I unlocked my Arc S before and now relock my Arc S with Xperia Relock bootloader.ftf I found online.
It work fine, except I found something different when I tried to reflash firmware by using Sony Ericsson Update Service software.
The firmware is different from what I had before.
What bring into my mind is bootloader may have control about about which firmware are going to use during the update process.
And now I am begging for UK version bootloader (ftf) for my Arc S
Flash a generic uk firmware, then delete the blob_fs folder on your pc then use SEUS
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Hi,
my cda code for my x10i is 1235-2964..
which is IN customised sensous black.
i flashed to nordic to get 2.1.
now i want to revert back to IN firmware.
tried this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824711
but seus pc companion doesnt download the needed files.
1235-2964 cda has been kit has been updated as per seus product blog pls help.
I am trying to unlock my x10a locked to ATT, I purchased the unlocking code but it seems that mi unlocking code cannot be found on the unlocking server.
They offered me the unlocking software which requires to be running android 2.1.
So the deal is that I don’t know what is the version that the cel is running, I will think is not 2.1, but I don’t know how to tell, so how can I update the cel to android 2.1 on a locked phone.
BTW I don’t have any ATT sim
PLS help!!!
flashtool will probably still work!
urenajoseluis said:
I am trying to unlock my x10a locked to ATT, I purchased the unlocking code but it seems that mi unlocking code cannot be found on the unlocking server.
They offered me the unlocking software which requires to be running android 2.1.
So the deal is that I don’t know what is the version that the cel is running, I will think is not 2.1, but I don’t know how to tell, so how can I update the cel to android 2.1 on a locked phone.
BTW I don’t have any ATT sim
PLS help!!!
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Does your lockscreen have and arc you have to swipe or a straight line at the bottom to unlock (like iPhone)?
If you have the arc swipe to leave lockscreen then you're on 1.6.
If you got the straight swipe line, then your on 2.1.
You can check your Android version by going to:
Settings>About Phone
And check what it says in the Firmware version field.
Yes I have the Arc so I'm on 1.6
I can't go to setting I can only do an emergency call.
urenajoseluis said:
Yes I have the Arc so I'm on 1.6
I can't go to setting I can only do an emergency call.
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Ahh yea the AT&T restrictions. Forgot about those, on generic firmwares you can boot up without a SIM in the phone.
Well you just have to flash a generic X10a firmware with FlashTool then.
To be safe get the X10a (2.0.A.0.504) firmware.
Not confirmed this myself, but I think going from 1.6 to 2.1 requires you initially flash 2.0.A.0.504 before any other 2.1 firmware (But I'm really not certain about this, so this is just a safety precaution on my part).
This can all be found in the FlashTool thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Then just flash that and then you'll be ready for your cable unlock.
Is there a matrix of FW releases??
urenajoseluis said:
Is there a matrix of FW releases??
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Yea there is a lot, but if you checked my link you would see there is only 3 generic firmwares for each device (X10i & X10a) in the link.
ok arkedk thanks for the help, will download that and check if it helps.
Why flash old 2.0.A.0.504 firmware without dualtouch?
Here's a step by step guide for AT&T X10a users to update to the most recent global generic 2.1.A.0.435 firmware, which has dualtouch and will be certain to get the official 2.3.3 Gingerbread update directly from SE when available.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
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Why flash old 2.0.A.0.504 firmware without dualtouch?
Here's a step by step guide for AT&T X10a users to update to the most recent global generic 2.1.A.0.435 firmware, which has dualtouch and will be certain to get the official 2.3.3 Gingerbread update directly from SE when available.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
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Told him to flash that because I remember someone long ago said that going from 1.6 to the latest 2.1 could cause problems. But was not certain on that so better safe than sorry. And either way he will be able to get 2.3 on 2.0.A.0.504 just aswell as on 2.1.A.0.435. This was just so he could get the device unlocked in the safest possible way I could recommend. He can always just connect the X10 to SEUS after he has unlocked, and then it will update him to the latest 2.1.A.0.435
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On x10unlocked.com it says that I shouldn't have a custom firmware installed.
That's the software the company provided me with.
Please advice
Am i missing something here, but wont pc companion or seus put everyone on the latest official 2.1 version from se with no problems
Then he can unlock easy with flashtool.
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So, download seus or pc companion from se website, instal and follow the instructions. You don't even have to be able to turn the phone on for it to work
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gregbradley said:
Am i missing something here, but wont pc companion or seus put everyone on the latest official 2.1 version from se with no problems
Then he can unlock easy with flashtool.
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So, download seus or pc companion from se website, instal and follow the instructions. You don't even have to be able to turn the phone on for it to work
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Not any kit. If you want the bloatware branded ATT 2.1 firmware that limits data speeds and blocks apps from unknown sources. Also, most branded kits will not be getting the Gingerbread update.
What i seem to think his problem is is that he cant unlock on SETool because he is on 1.6 and that only works with stock 2.1
So he needs 2.1 on his phone which he is struggling with.
So, use official means to upgrade to the official 2.1, unlock using SETool, then use flashtool to root, install recovery and flash any firmware or custom rom he wants.
Why the worry about dual touch drivers etc etc.....once its rooted you can get rid of bloatware, easily flash generic firmware and receive 2.3 update....
I am confused as to why this poses a problem.
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Not any kit. If you want the bloatware branded ATT 2.1 firmware that limits data speeds and blocks apps from unknown sources. Also, most branded kits will not be getting the Gingerbread update.
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gregbradley said:
What i seem to think his problem is is that he cant unlock on SETool because he is on 1.6 and that only works with stock 2.1
So he needs 2.1 on his phone which he is struggling with.
So, use official means to upgrade to the official 2.1, unlock using SETool, then use flashtool to root, install recovery and flash any firmware or custom rom he wants.
Why the worry about dual touch drivers etc etc.....once its rooted you can get rid of bloatware, easily flash generic firmware and receive 2.3 update....
I am confused as to why this poses a problem.
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Enabling apps from unknown sources isn't as easy as rooting with ATT. Also, data is throttled down to 3G.
You even suggest flashing generic after updating via SEUS or PCC. Why add all these extra steps? This is xda. You can accomplish everything with global generic 2.1.A.0.435 firmware in about 5 minutes with the flash tool.
Well What I did was use Sony Ericsson Update Service, when I connected the phone it told me that there is a newer version so it updated it to firmware version 2.1-update1. So I was able to unlock the phone using multi unlock. Now to get the latest firmware which I understood it is 2.1.A.0.435 with Flash Tool.
Can I go straight from 2.1-update1 to 2.1.A.0.435?
And a last question a generic firmware means that I won’t have all those useless ATT apps on my phone?
Thanks for the help
urenajoseluis said:
Well What I did was use Sony Ericsson Update Service, when I connected the phone it told me that there is a newer version so it updated it to firmware version 2.1-update1. So I was able to unlock the phone using multi unlock. Now to get the latest firmware which I understood it is 2.1.A.0.435 with Flash Tool.
Can I go straight from 2.1-update1 to 2.1.A.0.435?
And a last question a generic firmware means that I won’t have all those useless ATT apps on my phone?
Thanks for the help
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Yea a generic firmware is one without any branded apps, special setup or limited features.
The latest generic was released for the German generic kits an has build version 2.1.B.0.1. You can find it in my signature.
What do you mean by German generic kits?
I apologize to be a pain but I just getting in the android world.
urenajoseluis said:
What do you mean by German generic kits?
I apologize to be a pain but I just getting in the android world.
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All Sony Ericsson devices is sold in different regions and has a region specific code. That code determines if your region is eligible for an update (Sony Ericsson rolls out their updates in regions).
Some regions gets updates that others don't get, that's the case with the 2.1.B.0.1, this firmware was only released to the German "kits".
Not a pain at all, we all have to start somewhere
Ok then I will go to 2.1.B.0.1, hopefully I won’t screw up my phone since this is the first time doing this
Latest stock Kitkat firmware 14.3.A.0.757 - UK, generic unbranded
Created from SEUS with FlashTool as per this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-download-firmware-customization-t2311211
Download (988MB split 7z file):
Part 1 http://d-h.st/HHL
Part 2 http://d-h.st/Cfw
Single File:
https://mega.co.nz/#!JRYllbwS!cn5A9MS5KHJVvnHDCmUTj4Y-46G1jI8oT562iT49Ozk
MD5: f81081a2046e5b3d68ebf8d856539543
SHA-1: 43f5bc2f3bef5a628a6ef9c6fb6b2231caa8ea60
Out of interest, what is the customization version as stated in your service menu with this FTF?
When I flashed my own self-created FTF with my UK phone I noticed that with 757 my Customization had changed to be the same as on the "Nordic" thread, as I described and uploaded my FTF there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711918&page=2
(though, that could also have been something to do with me not excluding the TA files)
The customization number of this firmware is 1279-4727, so it's good.
Darkimmortal's '14.3.A.0.681 Generic UK' also has nordic customization number. Pretty weird, maybe Sony screwed something up
zxz0O0 said:
The customization number of this firmware is 1279-4727, so it's good.
Darkimmortal's '14.3.A.0.681 Generic UK' also has nordic customization number. Pretty weird, maybe Sony screwed something up
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Could have even been something to do with creating an FTF from PC Companion when you have an unlocked bootloader? (you get an error message meaning that you can't flash with PC Companion, but can still extract the downloaded files to create the FTF) Sony's software team is in Sweden so Nordic is probably the default. I had just unlocked my bootloader before creating my FTF, and I know Darkimmortal had stated he had done the same.
Or maybe something to do with messing around with those DoCoMo firmwares (with their TA modifications) that Darkimmortal had also posted? (as I had done too)
Anyway, it makes absolutely no difference, and is probably better to be on a Nordic firmware customisation as will probably receive faster updates.
paul5425 said:
Could have even been something to do with creating an FTF from PC Companion when you have an unlocked bootloader? (you get an error message meaning that you can't flash with PC Companion, but can still extract the downloaded files to create the FTF)
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My bootloader is still locked - I didn't get any error message, I extracted the files as normal to create the FTF.
I created a Website to gather FTF for Japanese version Xperia since Japanese models generally doesn't have xda thread or other websites to share FTF.
http://ftf.xn--l8je9byecb9a3syb.xn--q9jyb4c/
At the moment there are only few models and versions since I couldn't find others...
If someone has FTF not listed on the Website, please post here.
I'll add it on the Website.
Devices on the Website (7/31):
Xperia acro IS11S
Xperia SX SO-05D
Xperia VL SOL21
Xperia Z SO-02E
Xperia UL SOL22
Xperia Tablet Z SO-03E
Xperia A SO-04E
Xperia Z1 SO-01F
Xperia Z1 SOL23
Xperia Z Ultra SOL24
Xperia Z1 f SO-02F
Xperia Z2 SO-03F
Xperia A2 SO-04F
Xperia ZL2 SOL25
thank you so much ! this is helpful site
Incredibly appreciated! Hopefully some of the international exploits will be found to be effective on these firmwares as well. Following the 2ch threads on root, and it seems like the biggest breakthrough has still been the restoration of DRM functions after unlock, but no actual root with a locked bootloader yet.
If we could just get that TA partition backup we'd be in the clear to flash...
That's a very neat site! ありがとう！
thank you so much ! for sol25 zl2
cross flashing
can i cross flash so-03f firmware on 6503 international version, may be not the full firmware, but at least kernal ?
my purpose is to achieve quick charge 2.0 on 6503.
showlyshah said:
can i cross flash so-03f firmware on 6503 international version, may be not the full firmware, but at least kernal ?
my purpose is to achieve quick charge 2.0 on 6503.
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If you want the system apps you can flash only the system portion of the ftf file. If you want the kernel, you'll brick your phone.
Can I upgrade my Z1s (Docomo)? I am stuck with android 4.4
vrsoldiers said:
Can I upgrade my Z1s (Docomo)? I am stuck with android 4.4
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You can flash Lollipop firmware for D5503 on your device. I also have a Japanese phone that is running a US Lollipop ROM (.236).
Ummmbra said:
You can flash Lollipop firmware for D5503 on your device. I also have a Japanese phone that is running a US Lollipop ROM (.236).
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You sure boss cuz I don't wanna brick it
can anybody tell me how to flash without relocking baseband?
Cool I flashed my Xperia SX with newer firmware downloaded from your pages and now my phone is docomo-locked. What can I do?
Why you put the firmware on google drive? Do you know hard for me to download it? I lose 5gb mobile data, suck google no pause resume for that and always failed if download reach 2-2,5gb so sad.
Hello Community, I have tried hunting through all of the FTF Collection Thread on XDA but cant find the latest Lollipop FTF flash file for Sony Xperia Z1, Unbranded Uk release, I hope someone help me out as i tried awhile back and got no reply to my previous messages via the FTF thread,
encryptioncsta said:
Hello Community, I have tried hunting through all of the FTF Collection Thread on XDA but cant find the latest Lollipop FTF flash file for Sony Xperia Z1, Unbranded Uk release, I hope someone help me out as i tried awhile back and got no reply to my previous messages via the FTF thread,
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I just tried to download the 270. FTF file via PC Companion app but it gave me a failed message saying my device has corrected and modified firmware so am unable to update my device no longer :/
my only way to update am guessing is via flashtool once i manage to get ahold of the latest lollipop FTF unbranded uk flash files
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2834142
OsGhaly said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2834142
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I already tried via xperiafirm and didnt find a 270. FTF for none branded Euro or Unbranded UK, only has branded o2
Yeah, well, they've not been released yet!