[Q] Z1 Debranded But OTA not working - Xperia Z1 General

I wanted to knowif anyone else has this problem or fix. I have debranded my UK Z1 and now I cant install OTA, it downloads but when it reboots it doesnt install, tried many times. Are there any fixes?

Unlocked bl? If so ota won't install.
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tkrewinkel said:
Unlocked bl? If so ota won't install.
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Oh ok will unlock it thanks!

Unlocking the bootloader then updating OTA will brick your device. At least that happened with my Xperia Play, it never got bricked because I never did it. But read up about it to make sure the issue has been fixed on the Z1.

Sorry was maybe I bit short on reply, if you have an unlocked bootloader, ota will not work.
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andoridkiller said:
I have debranded my UK Z1
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I think it's not just debrand by deleting some stuff ...You should change SI number or flash ftf with different SI to provide OTA

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[Q] How to go back to stock sony rom?

Hi, I search but can't find definite answer to this - don't want to brick my phone.
I have X10i with unlocked boot-loader running Feralab rom. All works nice but I to sell my phone, it has to be back to standard Sony rom. Can I do this and how? Thanks.
nosmo_king said:
Hi, I search but can't find definite answer to this - don't want to brick my phone.
I have X10i with unlocked boot-loader running Feralab rom. All works nice but I to sell my phone, it has to be back to standard Sony rom. Can I do this and how? Thanks.
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This belongs on the Q&A forum. However revert back to stock using SEUS
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burnleyheff said:
This belongs on the Q&A forum. However revert back to stock using SEUS
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or use PcCompanion and s1tool for the bootloader
Sorry for posting in the wrong section
So if I use SEUS without doing anything else, will updating change it back to locked boot-loader and not rooted? How about the kernal, does SEUS change that too?
You should probably lock bootloader with the s1tools first
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Before locking bootloader you need to be on stock firmware not on other roms
As far as I know, SEUS restores to defaults, stock rom and kernel, but does not lock bootloader.
Thanks for all your replies. So can someone please confirm whether I need to lock the bootloader before or after flashing with Seus. Thanks
nosmo_king said:
Thanks for all your replies. So can someone please confirm whether I need to lock the bootloader before or after flashing with Seus. Thanks
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Confirmed!!! Lock bootloader after flashing with Seus. You need to be back on Sony's stock firmware!
When i started the old SEUS , it has been autoupdated to Sony US and now it doesnt have the restore button ... any help ?
ingerulol said:
When i started the old SEUS , it has been autoupdated to Sony US and now it doesnt have the restore button ... any help ?
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Find a flashtool ftf maybe
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you can still use sony pc companion to update, no need sony update service. both softwarees does the job.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192152
Relock bl wit s1tool.
Update or repair wit sony update.
Done..good as stoxk
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OTA .253 update available

OTA .253 update is available for Sweden
Root seems to be intact after the update. I did a small change in build.prop file and successfully save and reboot the phone
allhu said:
OTA .253 update is available for Sweden
Root seems to be intact after the update. I did a small change in build.prop file and successfully save and reboot the phone
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do you have a link to the firmware you had previously?
I am on stock and locked bootloader.
allhu said:
I am on stock and locked bootloader.
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can you post the customization version of the firmware? go to dial pad and enter *#*#SERVICE#*#*
Customization Version 1270-7280_R5A
Active Customization 1270-7280_R5A
Memory card: 1270-7226_R7A
allhu said:
Customization Version 1270-7280_R5A
Active Customization 1270-7280_R5A
Memory card: 1270-7226_R7A
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That's for UK unbranded good
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297644
Have a look over here
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gm007 said:
That's for UK unbranded good
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My UK unbranded customization version is:
1270-7689_R14A?
gm007 said:
That's for UK unbranded good
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That's not Generic UK, it's Generic NCB (Nordic ComBined)...
SalamiQueen said:
My UK unbranded customization version is:
1270-7689_R14A?
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Apollo89 said:
That's not Generic UK, it's Generic NCB (Nordic ComBined)...
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Sorry my wrong info.
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Does anyone know an equivalent firmware for the c6602 model that probably has the OTA update available?
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allhu said:
OTA .253 update is available for Sweden
Root seems to be intact after the update. I did a small change in build.prop file and successfully save and reboot the phone
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Confirmed, OTA .253 Swedish unbranded, root intact (superuser elite, ota survival enabled might work anyway..)
Somebody care to check if skvalex call record works after this update?
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do you by any chance have the .434 firmware as a ftf? I am currently on 253 but it rebootsd when setting r/w on root explorer.
soldiers33 said:
do you by any chance have the .434 firmware as a ftf? I am currently on 253 but it rebootsd when setting r/w on root explorer.
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you can find it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2215582
that link doesn't work. It says download blocked
How can I find out if the .253 update is available via OTA in Denmark? I'm on .253 flashed via PCC and I've lost my root access. I want to roll back to .350 via Flash tool and root it. Then I want to update to .253 via OTA and keep my root access. But before I do that I want to know if the update is available in my are - Denmark. How can I check up on that?
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Anybody else have the problem that the phone doesn't want to update?
I can download the file and start the installation but as soon the android robot appears the update stop and the phone boot.
youknow_88 said:
Anybody else have the problem that the phone doesn't want to update?
I can download the file and start the installation but as soon the android robot appears the update stop and the phone boot.
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+1
i already am on 253 with root (flashed it like explained in a tutorial here), but as my phone doesn't stop to give me update notifications i gave it a try... pretty anoying
soldiers33 said:
do you by any chance have the .434 firmware as a ftf? I am currently on 253 but it rebootsd when setting r/w on root explorer.
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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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xperia sp uk update now rolling

Xperia gb have confirmed today at 12pm the update is now rolling.
https://mobile.twitter.com/sonyxperiagb/status/435020753285967872
Connect up your phones to pcc and if your updated be kind enough to upload the ftf.
rstorabb said:
Xperia gb have confirmed today at 12pm the update is now rolling.
https://mobile.twitter.com/sonyxperiagb/status/435020753285967872
Connect up your phones to pcc and if your updated be kind enough to upload the ftf.
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Its suppose to have started on Tuesday last week but seems Vodafone UK has it.
So will this be the generic UK version? Should be nice to see a hopefully smoother 4.3 than what I'm currently using.
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donk165 said:
So will this be the generic UK version? Should be nice to see a hopefully smoother 4.3 than what I'm currently using.
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Can you please upload the generic UK ftf you have.
Kind of thinking this isn't rolling out...lol
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Maybe its stuck in traffic on the M25.
I think what they have actually confirmed is they have no idea what's going on and they are quite happy to ignore one of their biggest markets.....
I hope we get this by the end of Feb, because after that, their website will be lying.
Cant be much different to the Generic Austrailia firmware. Why is it taking so long !
Does anyone have a link to the Vodafone UK 266 FTF?
Its in a thread soemone started specifically about the vodafone UK version a few pages back now. Id not bother though unless you're rooting straight off, its better than the CE in my opinion but has some voda specific bloat and is still sluggish at times.
Ive decided to just try the Existenz rom which sounds like a nice tweaked version and pre-rooted to boot.
maybe some progress:
Well my number is there as getting it so I will check when I get home but not holding my breath.
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Whilst it'd be nice to have a proper Generic UK one id still hold out for the next version in case it has some good fixes in.
Still nothing...
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Anyone received yet?
I've given up waiting, but my cust number supposedly has the update, ive flashed eXistenZ Ultra and everything works great, even got 4G on Three, couldn't get that on stock 4.1. I'm still on a locked bootloader so no warranty loss.
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donk165 said:
I've given up waiting, but my cust number supposedly has the update, ive flashed eXistenZ Ultra and everything works great, even got 4G on Three, couldn't get that on stock 4.1. I'm still on a locked bootloader so no warranty loss.
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Might try this myself. I thought you couldn't flash other roms with locked bootloader
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sco0ter said:
Might try this myself. I thought you couldn't flash other roms with locked bootloader
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If you check the eXistenZ thread, there are instructions to install on locked bootloaders. I think only stock based ROMs can flashed on locked bootloader.
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donk165 said:
If you check the eXistenZ thread, there are instructions to install on locked bootloaders. I think only stock based ROMs can flashed on locked bootloader.
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Right. Thanks
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We have a news thread for this kind of news guys.. We do not need a lot of threads about the long waited 4.3 update: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516663

UK Unbranded Xperia Z1 KitKat FOTA

At last, I got a notification on my Z1 about the KitKat update being ready. Did anybody else receive this yet.
Think I'll hold off for a while though, since after flashing the French FTF have downgraded to 4.3 because of some problems I was having with dialler (when trying to make a credit card payment by phone, the pressed key was registering twice or more times).
Please let me know if you install this on your phone as to whether bug free.
Thanks.
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Hi Guys and Gals,
Seems that I may have been a bit premature in announcing the UK Unbranded Xperia Z1's availability over FOTA.
The FTF that I used to downgrade to 4.3 was C903_14.2.A.1.136_Global-LTE_1277-2880_R1B, consequently the update notification for KitKat that I received is probably for the 'Global' version as well.
The confusing thing for me is that the 'Global' version has been out for weeks and my downgrade to 4.3 has been running for weeks also, but yet I only received the upgrade notification yesterday.
But I guess tha'ts by the by, so guys and gals, apologies for getting your hopes up, and back to the long wait for our UK update.
kxdaorbit said:
At last, I got a notification on my Z1 about the KitKat update being ready. Did anybody else receive this yet.
Think I'll hold off for a while though, since after flashing the French FTF have downgraded to 4.3 because of some problems I was having with dialler (when trying to make a credit card payment by phone, the pressed key was registering twice or more times).
Please let me know if you install this on your phone as to whether bug free.
Thanks.
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I don't want to be the first to jump! Although using Sony Xperia KitKat on the Tablet Z2 for a few days has made me warm to it somewhat.
I wonder if it's the same build, or if it has any updates.
It'll be the same build though.
HarpingOn said:
I don't want to be the first to jump! Although using Sony Xperia KitKat on the Tablet Z2 for a few days has made me warm to it somewhat.
I wonder if it's the same build, or if it has any updates.
It'll be the same build though.
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The tablet Z2 is out?
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HarpingOn said:
I don't want to be the first to jump! Although using Sony Xperia KitKat on the Tablet Z2 for a few days has made me warm to it somewhat.
I wonder if it's the same build, or if it has any updates.
It'll be the same build though.
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Think I'll bite the bullet and do the upgrade tomorrow afternoon. Can't risk it now , since at work in the morning so need a fully functioning phone and knowing me and sods law.
Will report back once updated, but maybe someone else will get there before me and feedback.
kxdaorbit said:
At last, I got a notification on my Z1 about the KitKat update being ready. Did anybody else receive this yet.
Think I'll hold off for a while though, since after flashing the French FTF have downgraded to 4.3 because of some problems I was having with dialler (when trying to make a credit card payment by phone, the pressed key was registering twice or more times).
Please let me know if you install this on your phone as to whether bug free.
Thanks.
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Just checked mine and there's no ota ready for my Z1
Which 4.3 ftf did you flash back to?
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OP flashed a french ftf not UK unbranded, that's most likely why he got update notification.
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Yes he did, but he also said that there were problems with it so he downgraded to 4.3 so which 4.3 did he use?
Edit : never mind I just checked pcc and still no update
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negrobembon said:
The tablet Z2 is out?
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Yeah. Had mine pre ordered from the Sony store since forever. It got delivered on Wednesday. It's a winner. Love it.
It's also made me want kitkat on my Z1 phone
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del1701 said:
Yes he did, but he also said that there were problems with it so he downgraded to 4.3 so which 4.3 did he use?
Edit : never mind I just checked pcc and still no update
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Nothing for me. Think it might have been a false alarm, perhaps one of the bug fix otas that's kicking around
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HarpingOn said:
Yeah. Had mine pre ordered from the Sony store since forever. It got delivered on Wednesday. It's a winner. Love it.
It's also made me want kitkat on my Z1 phone
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Nothing for me. Think it might have been a false alarm, perhaps one of the bug fix otas that's kicking around
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Probably oh well and the wait goes on
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I got the pc update for 4.4 in the uk ages ago but I flashed nuts rom instead. I think after a week when french 4.4 came out uk rom was out.
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adamo86 said:
I got the pc update for 4.4 in the uk ages ago but I flashed nuts rom instead. I think after a week when french 4.4 came out uk rom was out.
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Carrier branded, presumably. Vodafone?
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Carrier branded, presumably. Vodafone?
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Probably I was using weres rom and I think I flashed Vodafone or generic kernel can't remember.
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