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[Xperia Z2][SO-03F] Japan DoCoMo Model Thread

I'm starting this thread as a meta-thread to gather all information specific to the Japanese variant of the Xepria Z2. From previous experience we tend to develop a small but committed community, but aren't big enough for XDA to open a dedicated forum.
Please add anything you know in the comments, and I will keep the OP updated with the latest information.
What we know so far:
A list of stock firmwares is maintained in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
ROM interoperability:
You can flash D6503 Roms on docomo SO-03F, but some features are disabled. Specifically:
docomo features
TV related features
NFC (includes FeliCa, Osaifu-Keitai)
When you want to flash D6503 FTF on SO-03F, be careful to partition.
You'll get only 16GB storage if you didn't exclude partition because SO-03F has 32GB but D6503 has only 16GB
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*Thanks to lovenincube and RyokoN
On Unlocking bootloader/rooting:
All Japanese Xperia models can't unlock bootloader, Japanese Carrier Model is locked bootloder.
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The Japanese community does seem to have achieved root. See the link at the bottom.
SIM Unlocking:
Go to DOCOMO store and open up the phone and type in *#*#7378423#*#* and check if the bootloader can be unlocked.
Phone should be locked to DOCOMO, you need to pay a small fee to get it unlocked. You need to make at least one call on an active DOCOMO SIM to complete the SIM unlock.
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*Thanks Tea-Aholic
Global Capability
The SO-03F supports the following bands:
LTE 2100/1800/1500/800　MHz　(Band 1,3,21,19)
WCDMA 2100/850/800　MHz
GSM 850/1900　MHz
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If your operator does not broadcast on these bands, the phone WILL NOT WORK for you.
Source: http://xperia-so03f-wiki.fxtec.info/wiki.cgi?page=%B4%F0%CB%DC%BB%F6%B9%E0
(The docomo site seems to only list the 4G bands)
Full specs can be found on the docomo site:
https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/product/smart_phone/so03f/spec.html
(In Japanese)
Wiki, including rooting guide (in Japanese):
http://xperia-so03f-wiki.fxtec.info/wiki.cgi?page=root%B2%BD%A4%CB%A4%C4%A4%A4%A4%C6
Translation of the rooting guide from the above link:
!!!If any of the links fail, please visit the original site and try them there!!!!
D6503 can be rooted, so SO-03F can also be rooted.
SO-03F 17.1.B.0.318 root method
Things you will need:
Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.7.***-BETA.installer.zip
Process:
1. Root as detailed in this page
2. Unzip Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.7.***-BETA.installer.zip and run install.bat to install the recovery
3. Reboot, and when the LED comes on push the volume key, enter recovery, and install the SuperSU zip
4. Done!
While it should be handled by rootkitXperia, should you be unable to remount system in RW mode, install this zip from recovery.
When updating to a version that cannot be rooted by rootkitXperia, if you want to maintain your root you must update using a prerooted .zip
A custom recovery is necessary for this, so please install XZDR etc. in preparation.
Necessary Files:
Newest Flashtool (Mirror)
PRFCreator
Updated FTF
SuperSU .zip
Z2-lockeddualrecovery(XZDR version)-BETA.flashable.zip
.zip to run with ric_disabler in install-recovery-2.sh
Process:
1. prepare prerooted zip
Open PRFCreator, create prerooted zip
Details of this difficult process are in this article
2. Enable USB debugging
3. Connect to a PC, copy flashable.zip to the phone
(you can name it anything you like)
4. Reboot and push the volume key, start CWM / TWRP, install flashable.zip
5. Install sony_ric_disablerv2_signed.zip
6. Done!
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Some corrections and info...
"For the moment, no way to root without lossing DRM Keys. " and rooting information for D65XX should be deleted.
"For the moment, no way to root" is correct but since you can't unlock SO-03F's bootloader, "without lossing DRM Keys" will cause a misunderstanding.
Rooting information for D65XX is useless because you can't flash custom kernel on SO-03F.
When you want to flash D6503 FTF on SO-03F, be careful to partition.
You'll get only 16GB storage if you didn't exclude partition because SO-03F has 32GB but D6503 has only 16GB.
You'll lose these features when you flash D6503 FTF:
docomo features
TV related features
NFC (includes FeliCa, Osaifu-Keitai)

RyokoN said:
Some corrections and info...
"For the moment, no way to root without lossing DRM Keys. " and rooting information for D65XX should be deleted.
"For the moment, no way to root" is correct but since you can't unlock SO-03F's bootloader, "without lossing DRM Keys" will cause a misunderstanding.
Rooting information for D65XX is useless because you can't flash custom kernel on SO-03F.
When you want to flash D6503 FTF on SO-03F, be careful to partition.
You'll get only 16GB storage if you didn't exclude partition because SO-03F has 32GB but D6503 has only 16GB.
You'll lose these features when you flash D6503 FTF:
docomo features
TV related features
NFC (includes FeliCa, Osaifu-Keitai)
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Thanks for the extra info, I've updated the OP :highfive:

I have a D6503 with TW stock and would like to try the Docomo firmware. Anyone try it yet? Any concerns?
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

domesdkg said:
I'm starting this thread as a meta-thread to gather all information specific to the Japanese variant of the Xepria Z2. From previous experience we tend to develop a small but committed community, but aren't big enough for XDA to open a dedicated forum.
Please add anything you know in the comments, and I will keep the OP updated with the latest information.
What we know so far:
A list of stock firmwares is maintained in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
ROM interoperability:
*Thanks to lovenincube and RyokoN
On Unlocking bootloader/rooting:
*Thanks to lovenincube and RyokoN
SIM Unlocking:
*Thanks Tea-Aholic
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I heard the Japanese didn't release the Z2 but a similar one, the ZL2, which is pretty similar asides from its size.
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app

kaz0ku said:
I heard the Japanese didn't release the Z2 but a similar one, the ZL2, which is pretty similar asides from its size.
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app
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NTT docomo releases Xperia Z2 SO-03F.
https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/product/smart_phone/so03f/
ZL2 was released by au (uses CDMA2000 and have to release exclusive phone)

kaz0ku said:
I heard the Japanese didn't release the Z2 but a similar one, the ZL2, which is pretty similar asides from its size.
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app
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You're probably thinking of the au kddi model. The docomo model (SO-03F) is branded as the xperia Z2. It's almost identical to the D6503, except for a few radios, 32gb of storage space, and perhaps a few other tweaks yet to be uncovered.
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may i know this japan xperia z2 regarding 4G LTE frequency , how to add or change to 2600mhz ?? because my country use 2600mhz

azwina said:
may i know this japan xperia z2 regarding 4G LTE frequency , how to add or change to 2600mhz ?? because my country use 2600mhz
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You can't.
The SO-03F supports:
2000
1700
1500
800
You can see the full specs here in Japanese:
https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/product/smart_phone/so03f/spec.html

SO-03F or ZL2?
So, stay with DoCoMo, upgrade to the SO-03F but get no love as an existing customer,
or switch to Au and the ZL2? Concerns would be which carrier loads up the most crapware, which device has the best chance for being rooted, etc...

ShizuokaMark said:
So, stay with DoCoMo, upgrade to the SO-03F but get no love as an existing customer,
or switch to Au and the ZL2? Concerns would be which carrier loads up the most crapware, which device has the best chance for being rooted, etc...
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From what I've seen the DoCoMo version is closer to the global version, as AU has to modify it for their wireless standards. I think that's why it ends up with that hideous plastic back too.
Honestly, if I was going to go to AU instead of sticking with DoCoMo I'd wait until July when they release their G3 variant. It's got the same awful back modification on it, but seems to be an all around winner compared to the ZL2:
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/lg-isai-fl-1584
Additionally, we're only 5 days away from Google I/O. Chances are there won't be any announcements that affect the Japan market immediately, but I wouldn't make any purchasing decisions until then. Google Silver could cause some waves. :laugh:

I'm still waiting between this and the Galaxy S5 to see which one gets root and custom ROM support. My contract is up in the fall and I am probably going to renew and upgrade from my modded Galaxy S3.
I was already leaning towards this one because the solid body waterproofing. Glad to see rom flashing (minus kernel and partition) is working already at least.
I know Japanese carriers ship with locked bootloaders on most models, but anyone a little more knowledgeable care to take a shot in the dark of the relative chances of getting custom recovery or kernel on this in the next six months? From what I can tell this seems very similar to the international model overall, so hopefully it's possible.
From what I have from on the SO-03F, it seems that root has been achieved in Japanese threads here:
http://androplus.kagome-kagome.com/Entry/172/
http://xperia-so03f-wiki.fxtec.info/wiki.cgi?page=root%B2%BD%A4%CB%A4%C4%A4%A4%A4%C6
This comes from 2ch, and I haven't tested it myself yet. But it seems like it's been successful for some users. Full custom roms seem to be still hung up on the kernel though.
If I am wrong please by all means let me know, this is just what I've found after a bit.
Double edit:
Apparently the bootloader can be unlocked:
http://androplus.kagome-kagome.com/Entry/165/
Using the Sony Mobile Flasher tool.
I'm still translating as I go, but it seems like on the Japanese side at least people are having success rooting and unlocking the kernel at this point. The guy writing recommends the DooMKernel, and links XDA, so it seems like they succeeded. Nice.
I don't have the phone yet, but anyone with the docomo Z2 and some Japanese, give this a try and let us know how it goes. I'd write up a guide/tutorial myself if I had the device.

skywalker6705 said:
I'm still waiting between this and the Galaxy S5 to see which one gets root and custom ROM support. My contract is up in the fall and I am probably going to renew and upgrade from my modded Galaxy S3.
I was already leaning towards this one because the solid body waterproofing. Glad to see rom flashing (minus kernel and partition) is working already at least.
I know Japanese carriers ship with locked bootloaders on most models, but anyone a little more knowledgeable care to take a shot in the dark of the relative chances of getting custom recovery or kernel on this in the next six months? From what I can tell this seems very similar to the international model overall, so hopefully it's possible.
From what I have from on the SO-03F, it seems that root has been achieved in Japanese threads here:
http://androplus.kagome-kagome.com/Entry/172/
http://xperia-so03f-wiki.fxtec.info/wiki.cgi?page=root%B2%BD%A4%CB%A4%C4%A4%A4%A4%C6
This comes from 2ch, and I haven't tested it myself yet. But it seems like it's been successful for some users. Full custom roms seem to be still hung up on the kernel though.
If I am wrong please by all means let me know, this is just what I've found after a bit.
Double edit:
Apparently the bootloader can be unlocked:
http://androplus.kagome-kagome.com/Entry/165/
Using the Sony Mobile Flasher tool.
I'm still translating as I go, but it seems like on the Japanese side at least people are having success rooting and unlocking the kernel at this point. The guy writing recommends the DooMKernel, and links XDA, so it seems like they succeeded. Nice.
I don't have the phone yet, but anyone with the docomo Z2 and some Japanese, give this a try and let us know how it goes. I'd write up a guide/tutorial myself if I had the device.
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The guy probably just owns an international version. There is a non negligible amount of HK units that have been imported to Japan for people that actually want unlockable handsets.

mathieulh said:
The guy probably just owns an international version. There is a non negligible amount of HK units that have been imported to Japan for people that actually want unlockable handsets.
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Ah, that is quite possible. I hope that's not the case however. Thanks for all your work btw. Big fan.
I spent a good bit of time translating it, and he mentions those models specifically. Is the HK model the exact same? I can't see anything on the page that indicates a import or that it's from China, and it was linked all over 2ch.

skywalker6705 said:
Apparently the bootloader can be unlocked:
http://androplus.kagome-kagome.com/Entry/165/
Using the Sony Mobile Flasher tool.
I'm still translating as I go, but it seems like on the Japanese side at least people are having success rooting and unlocking the kernel at this point. The guy writing recommends the DooMKernel, and links XDA, so it seems like they succeeded. Nice.
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It's me...
I imported D6503 from Taiwan via eBay.
SO-03F users reported it can be rooted with Easy Root Tool, but you can't unlock bootloader.:crying:

skywalker6705 said:
Ah, that is quite possible. I hope that's not the case however. Thanks for all your work btw. Big fan.
I spent a good bit of time translating it, and he mentions those models specifically. Is the HK model the exact same? I can't see anything on the page that indicates a import or that it's from China, and it was linked all over 2ch.
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HK, Taiwan, Singapore and E.U. units and all D6503 handsets.
The main issue when using one in Japan is that you lose the Fullseg and FeLiCa features, you also lose most of the DoCoMo Xi LTE bands (although you can use it abroad, while you can't get LTE with the SO-03F in the E.U. or U.S.) finally, you only get 16GB of internal storage on the D6503.
P.S. Thanks, it's not everyday that my work is appreciated
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RyokoN said:
It's me...
I imported D6503 from Taiwan via eBay.
SO-03F users reported it can be rooted with Easy Root Tool, but you can't unlock bootloader.:crying:
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If you live in the Tokyo metropolitan area, do you get LTE signals there ? If so, what's your carrier ? I plan on heading there soon and I wonder if I can use an Xi SIM to get LTE coverage there or if I will have to stick to 3G.

mathieulh said:
If you live in the Tokyo metropolitan area, do you get LTE signals there ? If so, what's your carrier ? I plan on heading there soon and I wonder if I can use an Xi SIM to get LTE coverage there or if I will have to stick to 3G.
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I live in Kyoto and I'm using docomo LTE Xi.
Though you can't use some high-speed Xi (band 19 and 21), you can use Xi (band 1 and 3).
Xi covers almost all Tokyo area, so it should be OK.

mathieulh said:
HK, Taiwan, Singapore and E.U. units and all D6503 handsets.
The main issue when using one in Japan is that you lose the Fullseg and FeLiCa features, you also lose most of the DoCoMo Xi LTE bands (although you can use it abroad, while you can't get LTE with the SO-03F in the E.U. or U.S.) finally, you only get 16GB of internal storage on the D6503.
P.S. Thanks, it's not everyday that my work is appreciated
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If you live in the Tokyo metropolitan area, do you get LTE signals there ? If so, what's your carrier ? I plan on heading there soon and I wonder if I can use an Xi SIM to get LTE coverage there or if I will have to stick to 3G.
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I'm currently using a rooted Galaxy S3 on DoCoMo, and my LTE functions fine despite the loss of my Tv and Osaifu Keitai features.
Did they somehow bind the LTE functionality to the DRM keys in the Xperia Z2 though? That would be some supervillain-ish stuff if true, and a much more serious concern than losing TV and Wallet functions for me. (My part of Japan hardly supports commuter cards).

skywalker6705 said:
I'm currently using a rooted Galaxy S3 on DoCoMo, and my LTE functions fine despite the loss of my Tv and Osaifu Keitai features.
Did they somehow bind the LTE functionality to the DRM keys in the Xperia Z2 though? That would be some supervillain-ish stuff if true, and a much more serious concern than losing TV and Wallet functions for me. (My part of Japan hardly supports commuter cards).
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No, he's talking about using a Hong Kong version of the phone. Some of th radios for LTE are incompatible.
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domesdkg said:
No, he's talking about using a Hong Kong version of the phone. Some of th radios for LTE are incompatible.
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Ah, I understand now. Yea I'd be buying the Japanese model so not a concern then. I'll keep looking into the bootloader unlocking then. TA backups work now as well thankfully. And the partition problem can be skipped if you skip writing the partition when flashing.
Still, I'll feel a bit more confident picking this phone up if someone with the Japanese model can confirm what I've read so far (TA backup, unlock bootloader, Root, flash).

New firmware (23.0.1.A.3.12) releaed for Xperia Z2 + FTF

Somehow I have became the thread owner of this thread which was created by someone else. Locking the thread.

jst
jst

Oh wow, Only Taiwan gets it. Hope it fixes the bugs. Specially battery draining issue.

If anyone wants a prerooted & dual recovery installed flashable zip.. https://mega.co.nz/#!hYQjEaQR!psUF9q4OBo1nqZfkgdwv0Sk-HrFaBxjq-4gsF4xrf5U

What are the changes?Where can we find the change log?

If I flash that on my Xperia Z2 D6543 brazilian model, I will brick my phone, or it will work? Thanks.

It's quite clear that's carrier fw.
Nothing new in it...maybe only gew apps that we don't need.
Carrier fw are specific in some areas.
For example, in some countries it's illegal to disable camera sounds or you have extra settings in sms app (special character warning)...
So...It's still same fw only with few minor changes that rest of work actually don't need.
It should be posted in Mega collection for users who need it.

Customized TW - it doesnt sounds like carrier branded fw
Because there is no carrier name in it... By build number it seems like branded but doesnt sound like branded according to name Customized TW
Just saying...

funky0308 said:
It's quite clear that's carrier fw.
Nothing new in it...maybe only gew apps that we don't need.
Carrier fw are specific in some areas.
For example, in some countries it's illegal to disable camera sounds or you have extra settings in sms app (special character warning)...
So...It's still same fw only with few minor changes that rest of work actually don't need.
It should be posted in Mega collection for users who need it.
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It IS posted in the mega collection, The Mod who I reported the thread to moved it over to the mega collection thread and some reason changed me as the thread owner LOL.

D6603 Generic Canada 23.0.A.2.93 & 23.0.1.A.5.77 FTF's

I just received my Unlocked D6603 Xperia Z3 earlier this morning, which I ordered directly from my local Sony Store and backed up its firmware using PC Companion and Flashtool. I previously had a D6603 that I purchased locked from Rogers and just wanted to share this with my fellow Canadians since no body else was able to provide and share this because it's different from the Generic Global firmware I've tried on my Rogers Xperia Z3. But I'm not sure if it's the same as the Generic US firmware because I've never tried it, nor really wanted to because it's a customized version. This is the official version directly from Sony Style Canada and your local carrier's APN settings should automatically be setup once turning on your device after flashing it with this firmware. Tested with a Rogers & Fido nanoSIM cards and both APN settings for each carrier were installed upon turning on the phone.
Generic CA v23.0.A.2.93:
DOWNLOAD
Edit (Update): Generic CA v23.0.1.A.5.77:
DOWNLOAD

No need for this actually. Updates are available to download though Flashtool
On the top menu bar... Devices -> Check for updates

khhhhris said:
No need for this actually. Updates are available to download though Flashtool
On the top menu bar... Devices -> Check for updates
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I know that, but this is Generic, unbranded and different form the Global Generic. It's not on that list on Flashtool.

Flava0ne said:
I know that, but this is Generic, unbranded and different form the Global Generic. Not on that list on Flashtool.
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My mistake, apologies

Xperia Z3 D6603
thank goodness your here bro i was looking for this all the time i bought mine at pacific centre at down town Vancouver,BC,Canada directly from sony store unlocked but forgot to make backup of mine. Which as of now currently i flashed a Customized LAM GEL 23.0.1.A.5.77 which is not from Canada to make an upgrade but, was a mistake now cant connect mine on flashmode i'd hope this resolve the issue. Friend if ever you came up of an update for Canada like 23.0.1.A.5.77 plz make another backup.

nolihowell said:
thank goodness your here bro i was looking for this all the time i bought mine at pacific centre at down town Vancouver,BC,Canada directly from sony store unlocked but forgot to make backup of mine. Which as of now currently i flashed a Customized LAM GEL 23.0.1.A.5.77 which is not from Canada to make an upgrade but, was a mistake now cant connect mine on flashmode i'd hope this resolve the issue. Friend if ever you came up of an update for Canada like 23.0.1.A.5.77 plz make another backup.
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No problem and will do when the update comes around to us, hit me up a thanks if I helped you out, it helps me out.

sure thing no problem btw plz don't unlock your bootloader like me if you forget to backup the ta partition containing drm keys and its features bro can you make a backup of your ta partion and kindly upload it if yours still locked bootloader you can find the tool in sony cross oem development forum. thanks once again.

nolihowell said:
sure thing no problem btw plz don't unlock your bootloader like me if you forget to backup the ta partition containing drm keys and its features bro can you make a backup of your ta partion and kindly upload it if yours still locked bootloader you can find the tool in sony cross oem development forum. thanks once again.
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Yeah but you need root to do that and the only way currently is to unlock the bootloader. I'm waiting for root with locked bootloader so that I can do this.

23.0.1.A.5.77 Just became available. I'm downloading it right now with PC Companion then going to create the FTF with Flashtool when done. I'll update my first post with download links to it once I've uploaded it to my Media-Fire account.

tnx man for doing this you contributed something that others cannot.

Thanks man, haven't seen an update ever on Rogers... much appreciated!

Just uploaded 23.0.1.A.5.77 and updated my first post with download links.

I flashed your 23.0.1.A.5.77 over top of the Bell firmware, everything working great.

Flava0ne said:
I know that, but this is Generic, unbranded and different form the Global Generic. It's not on that list on Flashtool.
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I think the generic US/Canada firmware is known as Customized US (customization number: 1288-7827). That's what it's referred to on XperiFirm and the Xperia arc's Generic US/CA firmware use the same name.

My update appeared this morning. Unlocked on Wind.

DdcCabuslay said:
I think the generic US/Canada firmware is known as Customized US (customization number: 1288-7827). That's what it's referred to on XperiFirm and the Xperia arc's Generic US/CA firmware use the same name.
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Good to know. I never knew that nor even wanted to try it because it was labeled as Customized.

Thanks for the rom! I was using generic and just switched and lte signal has improved a bit

What were the differences between this and the Rogers one?

Just no Rogers bloatware
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msxghost said:
What were the differences between this and the Rogers one?
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And the ability to use the built-in answering machine, if you so choose

Lollipop in UK for Z1

Has anyone got any idea when lollipop will be released in the UK for the Sony Z1 C6903 ??
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open a new Thread for this?

I think they will certify a new firmware and fix the current issues and rool it out to every region, just be patient current realese is bad; no clear audio, charging issue, memory issue...

Still looking forward to it.

is past updates are anything to go by it'll be months before we get it

I thought of that too. I think that they will release another firmware with bugs fixed...

I tweeted Xperia UK and had no reply yet, also tweeted 3 UK as my phone was from them and they did come back but said they have no timescale yet

I don't understand the logic one of the largest and most lucrative markets has to wait the longest.

I just installed the HK prerooted firmware after doing a full backup its in English and i have everything working.

altharic said:
I just installed the HK prerooted firmware after doing a full backup its in English and i have everything working.
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I'm new to the Z1 but I wouldn't recommend that ROM because the Hong Kong release is for the GLOBAL-LTE network. You want something like the generic France release which uses EURO-LTE.
Here's what I did.
1. Use XperiFirm and download 1276-5833 (Generic France that uses the same EURO-LTE network as the UK)
2. Use Flashtool to create an FTF from the download
3. Use PRFCreator to pre-root the ROM. Include SuperSU, XZDualRecovery (flashable) and select all of the checkboxes
4. Copy the flashable ZIP to your phone
5. Boot to TWRP and wipe cache, data, dalvik, system and then select to install the ZIP that you copied to the phone
You can debloat the ROM by using a file manager that supports root e.g. ES File Explorer.
Here's a question for everyone though. Is the option to use GSM (2G) only removed from Lollipop? I don't see the option anymore and I'm not sure if it's due to a region specific /vendor/overlay/ change.

ImADev said:
....................Here's a question for everyone though. Is the option to use GSM (2G) only removed from Lollipop? I don't see the option anymore and I'm not sure if it's due to a region specific /vendor/overlay/ change.
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nope......I have Generic IT 1276-0557 and I HAVE the option to use GSM(2G) only.........

cingolat said:
nope......I have Generic IT 1276-0557 and I HAVE the option to use GSM(2G) only.........
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Thanks.
So it's going to be a country specifc change in /vendor/overlay/ then. What people don't realise is that the ROM's they're installing for other countries are all slightly different. Some of them will display LTE instead of 4G, some will restrict options and some won't use things like fast dormancy. The included apps and basebands are also different.

ImADev said:
Thanks.
So it's going to be a country specifc change in /vendor/overlay/ then. What people don't realise is that the ROM's they're installing for other countries are all slightly different. Some of them will display LTE instead of 4G, some will restrict options and some won't use things like fast dormancy. The included apps and basebands are also different.
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yes.....I think the same me too.......is for that reason that I had and I will install always rom from my specific country, and it's for that reason that I make a post with pre-rooted lollipop generic IT for Italian people, where I came from :highfive:

Rumoured to be tomorrow morning for z1 O2 in the UK. Z1c gets it later on the same day. According to posts in O2 forums.

Looks like Vodafone version is released. Nothing on other carriers or generic

It's not on Vodafone as yet either via OTA or PC Companion, as I've just checked...]
It's available via PC Companion ...

Yup, Vodafone rolling out now on PC but no OTA!

ptoner said:
Rumoured to be tomorrow morning for z1 O2 in the UK. Z1c gets it later on the same day. According to posts in O2 forums.
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Wow that was pretty accurate.

The generic, O2 and Vodafone versions have been released. Mines a Vodafone version and it offers me the update via the phone itself, but I'm going to flash the generic one since I don't actually use Vodafone and don't want any of their bundled apps.

Apart from an app called Discover and one called Updates; those are the only two "forced apps" on the Z1 via Vodafone. Which of course can be disabled...
Sky Sports Mobile TV no longer works, I've posted a comment on their forum to make them aware of this issue

[MODEM][ODIN] Samsung Galaxy S4-mini GT-I9195 (Upd. Oct. 16. - 2017)

This thread is mainly created because the previous thread by @spitya seems to be abandoned, and several users have expressed their desire that I would keep these modems in a separate thread.
It also serves the purpose that I can keep the OP updated with the desired info, instead of referring to some post buried deep in the thread.
Disclaimer:
Code:
/* Your warranty is now void.
*
* We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
* Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this procedure
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at us
* for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
*/
The files made available here are extracted from the official Samsung Firmware made available from SamMobile website, it will save you from downloading in access of 800MB of data with average download speed of 15KB.
Mainly it will be firmware specified for the EU market, as I am located here and will be using these firmwares, if you want your specific region included, I would appreciate if you would make sure to make the files available as they become updated for your region, since I don't intend to waste time on something I am not going to be using.
Since I intend not to delete any of the files, it is also essentially a resource with all the different Modem versions released.
User Guide:
Under Windows using Odin:
Extract latest version of Odin to your computer.
Install Samsung Mobile Phone Drivers for Odin to find your device.
Boot your phone into download mode, by pressing [Volume down] + [Home] + [Power]
- Once you reach the Download mode warning screen, press [Volume Up] to continue.
Open Odin
[1]Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
[2]Place the desired modem file in the [AP] slot.
[3] Go to the Options section and make sure Auto Reboot, Re-Partition and F. reset time are unmarked.
[4]Push [Start]
Once odin reports "Success..." message in the Message box, boot your phone into download mode once again and repeat step 1 - 4 once more.
Under Windows/Linux using Heimdall:
Under Windows disregard the sudo part of the command, You can use 7zip to extract the contence of the modem.
Get the latest version of Heimdall, if you are using one of the Debian derivatives you can install the distribution package heimdall-flash
Extract the modem tar.md5 file using the command
tar -xvf I9195XXUCOG1.tar.md5​
Boot your phone into download mode, by pressing [Volume down] + [Home] + [Power]
- Once you reach the Download mode warning screen, press [Volume Up] to continue.
Connect your phone using a proper USB cable
See if your phone is detected using the command:
sudo heimdall detect​
Flash the modem files using the command:
sudo heimdall flash --no-reboot --MODEM NON-HLOS.bin --TZ tz.mbn --RPM rpm.mbn --verbose​
Reboot your phone into download mode once again, and flash the modem a second time.
The modem found here is only working with Samsung Galaxy S4-mini (GT-I9195), it will not work with any other variant of the S4-mini.
Weather the latest modem gives you a boost in signal is very depending on your location and provider, the best advice is to try a few different modems and select the one you feel works best in your case, how ever it is recommended to use the latest since it contains the last security fixes from Samsung.
File versioning:
Some of you might be unaware of how the Samsung versioning of the Modem is layed out, I will try to give an accurate description of what is what in the versioning.
The filename displays the version as I9195XXUCOG1, the layout of the versioning is as follows:
I9195 - Identity of the phone supported
XXUC - Identity of location [XXU] - European location (Unbranded)
O - Year of version (here 2015)
G - Month of version (here 7.th [July])
1 - Compilation number, goes from 1 - 9 and A - Z
Download section:
EU (Nordic)
Latest Modem: I9195XXUCQL2
A collection of the modems are available from AndroidFileHost

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Thanks, now is much better to find new modems!

Good job, thank you very much!
Perhaps you can consider adding Heimdall instructions to the first thread?
Cheers!

JimmyRay said:
Perhaps you can consider adding Heimdall instructions to the first thread?
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It is done

This is a convenient site for determining which modem is best for your location: https://samsung-firmware.org/de/model/GT-I9195/

hi all-one fast question:what is the difference between the 60mb version from this thread and the 900mb from the sammobile.thank

iordache_srn said:
hi all-one fast question:what is the difference between the 60mb version from this thread and the 900mb from the sammobile.thank
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Sammobile image contains full firmware, stock kernel, apps, base - everything.
This is the modem extracted from that image.
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M1chiel said:
This is a convenient site for determining which modem is best for your location: https://samsung-firmware.org/de/model/GT-I9195/
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Which region would you recommend for those in the US? (Using AT&T prepaid carrier)

redjamesg said:
Download section:
EU (Nordic)
Latest Modem: I9195XXUCPD1
Download from my Personal Google Drive, browse to the required location ie: GT-I9195
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A new baseband version I9195XXUCPE1 has been released for the i9195
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9195/
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/73685/I9195XXUCPE1_I9195SFRCPE1_SFR
The modem .bin file is modified on 2016-05-17, compared to 2016-04-08 of the I9195XXUCPD1 modem
and the whole Stock French ROM is updated to Security Patch Level 2016-05-01.
It's nice that the device is still being in active development.
Anyway, if anyone is interested, you can grab it in tar archive from here:
I9195XXUCPE1.tar
@redjamesg
feel free to do your magic anytime...

soseono said:
Which region would you recommend for those in the US? (Using AT&T prepaid carrier)
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Well, the hard way would be to check your exact model number (i9190, i9195, i9197, i257M)
and check at GsmArena to see the 3G & LTE Bands supported for each model
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - I9190, I9195, I9197, I257M
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - I9195
LTE 850 / 1800 / 2600 TD-LTE 2300 - I9197
LTE 700 / 2600 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - I257M
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and cross check that with the 3G & LTE Bands that AT&T supports...
Or you could try the easy way, just give it a try,
from my experience the I9195XXU modems are the more cross-compatible
(initially designated for Europe, but according to forum members
compatible with networks from Asia, Australia and America)
and are actively developed on top of that.
So why don't you grab the most recent I9195XXUCPE1 modem?
YMMV, and take a full backup beforehand,
but you could just grab the latest T-Mobile baseband like this one
just for peace of mind, and if the latest baseband available is not working, just install the one for T-Mobile.
(Or just reinstall the baseband of the ROM you're currently using).
I'm picking the one for T-Mobile as a safety measure cause I think that it's compatible with AT&T network
Wiki
AT&T and T-Mobile use GSM, while Verizon, Sprint, and U.S. Cellular use CDMA.
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For your convenience, you can grab just about any modem version released
from the collection of @redjamesg
Hope it helps.

McClane13 said:
A new baseband version I9195XXUCPE1 has been released for the i9195
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9195/
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/73685/I9195XXUCPE1_I9195SFRCPE1_SFR
The modem .bin file is modified on 2016-05-17, compared to 2016-04-08 of the I9195XXUCPD1 modem
and the whole Stock French ROM is updated to Security Patch Level 2016-05-01.
It's nice that the device is still being in active development.
Anyway, if anyone is interested, you can grab it in tar archive from here:
https://wchwra.dm2301.livefilestore...KtLPgg9WA1y8/I9195XXUCPE1.tar?download&psid=1
@redjamesg
feel free to do your magic anytime...[
https://wchwra.dm2301.livefilestore....ownload&psid=1 link not working :-8
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iordache_srn said:
link not working :-8
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how about this one:
I9195XXUCPE1.tar

McClane13 said:
Anyway, if anyone is interested, you can grab it in tar archive from here:
I9195XXUCPE1.tar
@redjamesg
feel free to do your magic anytime...
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Thanks for the heads up McClane, that one had slipped my radar, it is now live at my collection.

I9195XXUCPE1 works good.
I had I9195XXUCPA1, but I think UCPE1 has a tad better reception in my area (Germany)
Thanks for those uploads!

McClane13 said:
how about this one:
I9195XXUCPE1.tar
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This is working.,.thank you

Hello, I want to root my Phone: KOT49H.I9195XXUCOD3
How can I root this Phone? Many website gave different solutions.
I hope you van help me.

iejoor4u said:
Hello, I want to root my Phone: KOT49H.I9195XXUCOD3
How can I root this Phone? Many website gave different solutions.
I hope you van help me.
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Since this is the modem thread and not the rooting thread, I will direct you to that one instead http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2364980
Just use TWRP instead of CWM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678420
Sent from my SM-G930F using XDA-Developers mobile app

Hello and thanks for the thread and for your work
I checked on sammobile and the last modem released in Italy is I9195XXUCPB1, but the lastest at all is I9195XXUCPE1 (which is noted for France). So my question is, which one will be better choice for Italy, considering that they advice to check sammobile for the best country-based modem, but both of them are for Europe and I think France uses the same frequencies and bands as Italy?
Thank you

They both will work in france/italy/Germany/UE based, how ever the CSC instructions for the region might be altered for a specific provider, so if you are on orange and living in Italy and flash Nordic released modem, you could potentiale lose functions like the SIM tools for USSD codes regarding Secretary functions.
The baseband frequencies will always work for any EU based location, since it is the same bands beeing used throughout EU.
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