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Link to the newest x10a firmware

x10a debranded in Canada I have R1FA014 I know this is an old firmware but SEUS says no updates are available?
How can i get a newer debranded fw, can someone upload the FW and I just use the debranding trick again?

that is the latest x10a debranded firmware

http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=195467
Ive not got a clue if this is for you or not but im sure ull figure it out!
Hope it helps tho!!
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I've been using the br fw for a while in Canada and it works fine
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I thought the brazil firmware doesn't show all apps in the market? Like it's not whitelisted or something?

you can update to the latest firmware using this flash tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
i will upload asap X10a latest firmware R1FB001

jerpelea said:
you can update to the latest firmware using this flash tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
i will upload asap X10a latest firmware R1FB001
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Thank you, links me when she is good to go
Also is there an app or way to auto backup all your apps and settings before flashing

slayp00n said:
Thank you, links me when she is good to go
Also is there an app or way to auto backup all your apps and settings before flashing
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for apps from market
ExUninstall->menu key ->backup/restore apps
for setting
NOPE - unless we have root for you (TitaniumBackup)

jerpelea said:
for apps from market
ExUninstall->menu key ->backup/restore apps
for setting
NOPE - unless we have root for you (TitaniumBackup)
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is there any real difference from the .16 firmware?

Mybackup does more than just backup apps such as contacts, sms, call logz, settings and more so its worth a shot! ;-)
Hope it helpz!!
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jerpelea said:
you can update to the latest firmware using this flash tool
i will upload asap X10a latest firmware R1FB001
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What is the difference between the R1Fb001 and what i got already installed R1FA014.
My phone:
X10a
Firmware Version: 1.6
Baseband 1.0.14
Kernel 2.6.29-rel
Built R1FA014

No 4.2.2 update yet. Xperia Z

Hi,
I am from UK and bought unbranded Xperia Z from Vodafone on the first day. Still have not got the 4.2.2 update through the phone or Sony PC Companion. I have not rooted the phone yet, as I am not that well verse with how to do it..
Can anyone tell me or give me links as to how to backup my data and update my Z to 4.2.2. Tried to do it from the links in the forum. Just confused as there are several of them, not sure which one to choose.
Thank you for the help.
Ram

Menu. Settings. About phone. Software update
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ram11 said:
Hi,
I am from UK and bought unbranded Xperia Z from Vodafone on the first day. Still have not got the 4.2.2 update through the phone or Sony PC Companion. I have not rooted the phone yet, as I am not that well verse with how to do it..
Can anyone tell me or give me links as to how to backup my data and update my Z to 4.2.2. Tried to do it from the links in the forum. Just confused as there are several of them, not sure which one to choose.
Thank you for the help.
Ram
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United Kingdom Vodafone UK 1270-9110 10.3.A.0.423 R7B 10.3.A.0.423 R7B

Z51 said:
Menu. Settings. About phone. Software update
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Unbelievable you are..

Sorry, we're both on the same boat, no unbranded UK firmware updates. Still waiting for an official reply as to why this is happening.
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Just got myself an Xperia z and it's an unbranded unlocked one, no update showing up when you go through settings about phone, update.
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Sorry guys but Sony's employee who is responsible for this update died 2 months ago,and only him has the password(top secret).
So during this 2 months,don't think that Sony has sit doing nothing,no... they still trying to hack his password but to no avail.
To Be Continued....
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lol, just what i thought :good: :laugh:

ram11 said:
Unbelievable you are..
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worked for me

Yeah, the unbranded UK owners are probably one of the last left to receive this update. I've been tempted to flash the Vodafone branded one as I'm with them anyway - just been too lazy :cyclops:

Just flash C6603 firmware from other country
If you really want 4.2.2 then just download flashtool and flash another countries un-customised firmware (I chose Spain, but it doesn't matter which one you use just make sure you flash the correct firmware C6603 or C6602).
Your phone does NOT have to be rooted
Your phone does NOT need recovery (CWM/TWRP)
and when UK Generic firmware gets released hopefully someone will upload the .ftf file and you can flash that (although there will be minute differences)
To recap:
Download flashtool
Download official 4.2.2 ftf (any country)
then once flashtool window is open then DRAG the ftf into the window and it will flash.
It's very easy, I encourage you to do it :good:

wolf0491 said:
I don't find update be any better than 4.1 so don't be to stressed guys. Unless your dying for lockscreen widgets? Haha
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The device heats up less easily. That alone makes 4.2.2 worth upgrading IMO

theprince1991 said:
If you really want 4.2.2 then just download flashtool and flash another countries un-customised firmware (I chose Spain, but it doesn't matter which one you use just make sure you flash the correct firmware C6603 or C6602).
Your phone does NOT have to be rooted
Your phone does NOT need recovery (CWM/TWRP)
and when UK Generic firmware gets released hopefully someone will upload the .ftf file and you can flash that (although there will be minute differences)
To recap:
Download flashtool
Download official 4.2.2 ftf (any country)
then once flashtool window is open then DRAG the ftf into the window and it will flash.
It's very easy, I encourage you to do it :good:
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Pretty much this. I feel bad for UK users but i'm in the same boat - Orange Romania sure take their sweet time trying to bake in all their useless bloatware. Vodafone Romania has had the update out for 3 weeks now.
I just have to find some time to flash an unbranded FTF (which will also get rid of the bloatware from Orange)

Wow really ? My xperia Z UK on Three got the update 2 weeks ago OTA.
Yesterday I got a notification on the desktop app about the update, so maybe it's a slower roll out :/
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This isn't a surprise to me to be honest, I had this with my desire hd, which was one of the first to come out. It was always the last to be updated, and this Xperia z is the same. One of the first batches to come out. It'll get done eventually.
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jonnyaztec said:
Wow really ? My xperia Z UK on Three got the update 2 weeks ago OTA.
Yesterday I got a notification on the desktop app about the update, so maybe it's a slower roll out :/
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Yes three has rolled it out, but us SIM free users we have nothing.
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Crocodile1973 said:
Yes three has rolled it out, but us SIM free users we have nothing.
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Just flash one of the many stock original sony ftf that are all over xda or online. I do not see the issue. Work fine isn't very complicated and u will have 4.2.2.
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Still waiting for 4.2.2 update on my stock Xperia Z. Shocking that network variants that have to go through more testing and red tape are being released before a stock fw. Sony really need to get better there!

While I agree it is pretty appalling service from Sony I decided to flash another region. Chose Generic DE in the end, seems to be identical save for the nfc icon which doesn't bother me.
Best decision I made, now I can actually enjoy the phone and look forward to quicker updates. Would be like I had bought the phone from Amazon Germany, which I did with my O4X as it had not launched in the uk anyway.
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Laird_Attwood said:
Still waiting for 4.2.2 update on my stock Xperia Z. Shocking that network variants that have to go through more testing and red tape are being released before a stock fw. Sony really need to get better there!
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Just flash an ftf stock from sony doesn't matter what region u use since they are pretty much all the same. JUST FLASH A 4.2.2 FTF AND YOU HAVE YOUR XPERIA Z UPDATED. I DONT SEE THE ISSUE.
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OTA Update now available For 12.0.A.2.245

Guys the OTA update For The latest update I.e. 12.0.A.2.245 is now available in around 70mb file package.
And best part Of OTA update is that you will not loose the root access like you loose the root in the update through pc companion.
I m from india and is on. 257 update

If you have unlocked boot loader DO NOT UPDATE OVER THE AIR YOU WILL BRICK THE DEVICE.
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I live in Greece and i'm still on .257... Cannot install any updates and that sucks...

i wasn't eather, not trough the pc companion at least. if you're not sim locked just download global .245 package or german one perhaps, find it in a forum, and flash it via flashtool.

skojevac said:
i wasn't eather, not trough the pc companion at least. if you're not sim locked just download global .245 package or german one perhaps, find it in a forum, and flash it via flashtool.
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hi, where i find global generic .245
Thanks

i must confess I used the German one, but pretty much any .245 would work as long as it is for your specific model, 502 or 503, and if you do not mind using english in your device. 'cause no matter what region is intended for you can chose english for the device language.

Tried OTA update but installation failed. Not sure if is due to me removing the bloatware previously
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As long you have rooted your phone whether locked or unlocked bootloader, OTA fails.
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lee480 said:
As long you have rooted your phone whether locked or unlocked bootloader, OTA fails.
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i don't think so as i have also updated my phone OTA to .245 any my phone is rooted and i am alos using foldermount to move game data to Sd.
after updating also i didnot loose root access and everything is as usual
i am having LB

Ota will fail if you have changed anything in your system folder ie removed bloat ware, deodexed etc
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Hi, do you know when .245 firmware will be available in Europe?(uk generic soft)

How to download ota update via 3g network?
Not wifi
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wawanRedblack said:
How to download ota update via 3g network?
Not wifi
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In the update center there is a option button and in that button there is settings from which you can change the preference

grzeluu said:
Hi, do you know when .245 firmware will be available in Europe?(uk generic soft)
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Not sure think we go to it will jump to .250 as 245 is not available yet for uk tho you can use anyway.
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ashis.kyal said:
In the update center there is a option button and in that button there is settings from which you can change the preference
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I cant tap that option
It just said via wifi only
Sorry for my english..
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wawanRedblack said:
I cant tap that option
It just said via wifi only
Sorry for my english..
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the option is in the top most right corner with 3 dots.

ashis.kyal said:
the option is in the top most right corner with 3 dots.
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See.. I cant tap it
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wawanRedblack said:
See.. I cant tap it
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yes u r right.
there is some problem with your phone

You can use Sony PC Companion software to update your phone. You can download it from here: sonymobile.com/gb/software/phones/xperia-sp/

grzeluu said:
Hi, do you know when .245 firmware will be available in Europe?(uk generic soft)
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I'm in the UK and I already received an Ota update
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[FTF]Xperia Z1 14.1.G.1.518 Firmware [UK Generic]

This is the Generic UK 14.1.G.1.518 firmware for anyone in the UK wanting to debrand...
https://mega.co.nz/#!YwlXCQqD!HL6m-ifu48_-Yq2bmSGJjXeREOFOiAdArXocFq99tFk

welshlad said:
This is the Generic UK 14.1.G.1.518 firmware for anyone in the UK wanting to debrand...
https://mega.co.nz/#!YwlXCQqD!HL6m-ifu48_-Yq2bmSGJjXeREOFOiAdArXocFq99tFk
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does flashing this version debrands the phones? or is there any other steps involved ????????/

jos_031 said:
does flashing this version debrands the phones? or is there any other steps involved ????????/
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Yeah just flash it using Flashtool.

Did someone managed to extract the system.sin of this ? Which tool did you use ?
Flashtool got stuck.

darkon11 said:
Did someone managed to extract the system.sin of this ? Which tool did you use ?
Flashtool got stuck.
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1.Unpack .ftf file(as .zip or .rar) to get the file : system.sin
2.Use SIN2IMG.exe to transfer system.sin into system.img
3.Use unyaffs.exe to upack the system.img into resources you need

If I flash this version will I still. Get it's updates? Thanks in advance
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Iain 89 said:
If I flash this version will I still. Get it's updates? Thanks in advance
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Yes...

whats the CDA of this version? is it the same as below?
EURO -LTE
1276-0875_R8A

Will it also debrand dutch T-mobile?
Hi Guys,
I bought today the Z1 (C6903) , but unfortunately it's the dutch T-mobile branded device.
I've checked the firmware and it's the same as you mentioned in the topic : Xperia Z1 14.1.G.1.518.
Do you think it's also possible that I can flash the UK firmware?

JayantSparda said:
Hi Guys,
I bought today the Z1 (C6903) , but unfortunately it's the dutch T-mobile branded device.
I've checked the firmware and it's the same as you mentioned in the topic : Xperia Z1 14.1.G.1.518.
Do you think it's also possible that I can flash the UK firmware?
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You can flash any of the firmwares using flashtool.
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ianford10 said:
You can flash any of the firmwares using flashtool.
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Thank ianford10! :cyclops:
I finally can remove those bloatware and unneccessary T-mobile boot screen.

Have there been any OTA updates for this yet?

JayantSparda said:
Thank ianford10! :cyclops:
I finally can remove those bloatware and unneccessary T-mobile boot screen.
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Dumb question, flashing this over a branded .518 will keep the DRM intact and access to the 5 free movie downloads on Xperia Privilege?:good:

[STOCK ROM][FTF] Xperia Z (C6603) 10.5.1.A.0.292 Generic NCB (Nordic Combined)

Xperia Z (C6603) Generic NCB (.FTF)
Downloaded through, decrypted and repackaged by Flashtool.
Android version: 4.4.4
Baseband: 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110089-75
Kernel: 3.4.0-perf-g1bb39c2 [email protected]#1 Mon Sep 22 12:25:55 2014
Build number: 10.5.1.A.0.292
Customization Version: 1270-7280
Branding: Generic NCB
Country: Nordic Combined
This works on ANY Xperia Z (C6603).
Your Xperia Z does NOT have to be rooted.
Your Xperia Z does NOT have to be bootloader unlocked.
This does NOT re-lock a SIM unlocked phone (unlocking is ONCE and PERMANENT).
This does NOT unlock your bootloader.
Download: CLICK
MD5 of FTF file: c5c8e091192718e7d2afdab36feef29f
I advise checking the MD5 sum of the file you downloaded matches the above value with md5summer or similar software of your preference before you flash it.
How to flash stock roms with Flashtool
How to root 10.5.1.A.0.292
If you are flashing this over a newer firmware version, then a full wipe is essential.
Enjoy!

does this rom include other european languages? or only nordic?

zajchow said:
does this rom include other european languages? or only nordic?
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Yes it does and many other international languages. I'm using it in English now.
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And your first impression, is
?
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zirado said:
And your first impression, is
?
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Nothing new is immediately obvious. Probably just an update to fix bugs, but I didn't have problems with 283.
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I need to ask :3
Does the damn notification bar still laging ? ._.

shehabskull said:
I need to ask :3
Does the damn notification bar still laging ? ._.
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It doesn't seem to, although I never noticed it in 283 either.
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kingvortex said:
It doesn't seem to, although I never noticed it in 283 either.
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And the black screen after unlocking the lock screen fixed or not ?

shehabskull said:
And the black screen after unlocking the lock screen fixed or not ?
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I didn't really suffer with that before, but it unlocks instantly for me.
Just flash it.
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kingvortex said:
I didn't really suffer with that before, but it unlocks instantly for me.
Just flash it.
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Haha yes I will flash it as soon as someone will upload another ftf for c6602 , I know that I can flash the 03 one but I prefer 02

shehabskull said:
Haha yes I will flash it as soon as someone will upload another ftf for c6602 , I know that I can flash the 03 one but I prefer 02
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You can package your own FTF with Flashtool. Follow part 2 of my guide here.
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kingvortex said:
You can package your own FTF with Flashtool. Follow part 2 of my guide here.
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I wasn't know flash tool can do that ..amazing ! Thanks bro
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shehabskull said:
I wasn't know flash tool can do that ..amazing ! Thanks bro
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You're welcome.
Yes, it was added a while back, so newer versions can do it.
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Just want to know that can I flash this newer kernel via flashtool on.283 build and will I lose root?

Ben Ling said:
Just want to know that can I flash this newer kernel via flashtool on.283 build and will I lose root?
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You want to just flash the 292 kernel on a 283 rom? I'm not sure what will happen, to be honest. At worst it won't boot and you'll have to flash back a 283 kernel.
If you flash this FTF, then you will lose root, but you can regain it by following my root guide that I linked in the OP.
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kingvortex said:
You want to just flash the 292 kernel on a 283 rom? I'm not sure what will happen, to be honest. At worst it won't boot and you'll have to flash back a 283 kernel.
If you flash this FTF, then you will lose root, but you can regain it by following my root guide that I linked in the OP.
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Yep I only want to flash the new kernel.
Thanks for your reply anyway.

Ben Ling said:
Yep I only want to flash the new kernel.
Thanks for your reply anyway.
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Well root should be kept in any case, so if things don't work you can just flash back the 283 kernel.
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kingvortex said:
Well root should be kept in any case, so if things don't work you can just flash back the 283 kernel.
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can you only make the kernel ftf for me ?
so I don't need to download the whole firmware

Ben Ling said:
can you only make the kernel ftf for me ?
so I don't need to download the whole firmware
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I made one for rooting here. You can try that one.
Edit - 283 kernel here If you need to flash back.
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kingvortex said:
I made one for rooting here. You can try that one.
Edit - 283 kernel here If you need to flash back.
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.292 kernel works perfectly :thumbup: