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Sony Tablet Z Wiki - Latest Stock Software Versions

Due to the number of different Tablet Zs available, I have made a wiki page for the Tablet Z.
Feel free to add new stock software versions to the sub-pages (the ones for each regional variant of the Tablet). This should make it easier for people to quickly find the latest version of their ROM.

pulser_g2 said:
Due to the number of different Tablet Zs available, I have made a wiki page for the Tablet Z.
Feel free to add new stock software versions to the sub-pages (the ones for each regional variant of the Tablet). This should make it easier for people to quickly find the latest version of their ROM.
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thanx a lot
we neded that !
isent there any nordic international sgp311 wifi only availble ?

spoonymoon said:
thanx a lot
we neded that !
isent there any nordic international sgp311 wifi only availble ?
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I'm not aware of anyone having posted it. Though if you have one, you can use the Sony PC software to download the firmware from Sony. You can then use Flashtool to convert it into an FTF file by decrypting the blobs, and then upload it and add it to the wiki.
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129 for an idea of how it is done.

Thanks, @pulser_g2 for creating the wiki. It will help a lot keeping this more organized.
I have a doubt. In the wiki it's marked the SGP312 as the Japan WiFi only, and SGP311 as US/Int WiFi Only.
From what I understand, SGP311 makes reference to the 16GB and the SGP312 to the 32GB, so there's also US/Int SGP312 that comes with 32GB (which is the one I own).
I'm not sure if that could mislead people as they might think SGP312 is strictly the japanese version.
In case I'm wrong, I'd appreciate some guidance on the topic.
Greetings.
EDIT: I think I understand now. There's no SGP312 US on the list just because nobody has posted any firmwares for that device yet. I didn't know the firmware would be different between 16GB and 32GB WiFi only models.

Shanliang- said:
Thanks, @pulser_g2 for creating the wiki. It will help a lot keeping this more organized.
I have a doubt. In the wiki it's marked the SGP312 as the Japan WiFi only, and SGP311 as US/Int WiFi Only.
From what I understand, SGP311 makes reference to the 16GB and the SGP312 to the 32GB, so there's also US/Int SGP312 that comes with 32GB (which is the one I own).
I'm not sure if that could mislead people as they might think SGP312 is strictly the japanese version.
In case I'm wrong, I'd appreciate some guidance on the topic.
Greetings.
EDIT: I think I understand now. There's no SGP312 US on the list just because nobody has posted any firmwares for that device yet. I didn't know the firmware would be different between 16GB and 32GB WiFi only models.
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I made the list based on the information available to me from the ROM threads, and product listings (useless source of info really).
If you think you can improve it, please feel free. I have seen an SGP311 Wifi only ROM for Japan and the USA, which suggests you may well be right here. It's tricky, but if you think you've worked it out, it's a wiki, go ahead and edit

Well its not what I exactly thought but its something... I even had my suggestion in the Q/A thread... as we know that cross flashing could mean a disaster and/or hassle of reverting back the soft/hard brick. I was mostly thinking make atleast 3 or 4 Main thread and then everything could go under those respective thread. I mean it would be easy and foolproof dont you think pulser?

International 32GB LTE Model
Hey guys,
Does anyone know if there will be a 32GB LTE version other than the Japan version?
Thanks

shaun.s said:
Hey guys,
Does anyone know if there will be a 32GB LTE version other than the Japan version?
Thanks
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No news on that. Currently the only mobile-network capable 32GB model is Japan's SO-03E.
I've added an entry for 10.1.E.0.269. I've not yet installed it, so I don't know what it does.

Shanliang- said:
Thanks, @pulser_g2 for creating the wiki. It will help a lot keeping this more organized.
I have a doubt. In the wiki it's marked the SGP312 as the Japan WiFi only, and SGP311 as US/Int WiFi Only.
From what I understand, SGP311 makes reference to the 16GB and the SGP312 to the 32GB, so there's also US/Int SGP312 that comes with 32GB (which is the one I own).
I'm not sure if that could mislead people as they might think SGP312 is strictly the japanese version.
In case I'm wrong, I'd appreciate some guidance on the topic.
Greetings.
EDIT: I think I understand now. There's no SGP312 US on the list just because nobody has posted any firmwares for that device yet. I didn't know the firmware would be different between 16GB and 32GB WiFi only models.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290179

pulser_g2 said:
I made the list based on the information available to me from the ROM threads, and product listings (useless source of info really).
If you think you can improve it, please feel free. I have seen an SGP311 Wifi only ROM for Japan and the USA, which suggests you may well be right here. It's tricky, but if you think you've worked it out, it's a wiki, go ahead and edit
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Thanks @pulser_g2. I'll try to help if I can.
UserX10 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290179
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Thanks for the info, @UserX10. It's very clarifying. :victory:

I believe that the Japanese models are specifically SGP311JP & SGP312JP. SGP311/SGP312 are the international models.
Of course, SO-03E is the Japanese DoCoMo specific 32GB celluar model.

The firmware listed on the wiki page for the Tablet Z under SGP312 (WiFi only (international), 32GB) is a Japan version. I need a United States 32 GB version for a SGP312U1 tablet. It would be greatly appreciated if someone would upload the US version.

Hey guys I wanna submit my 32GB WIFI GB/B 370 firmware but im a little unsure what .sin or .ta files to include in the ftf file. Do I exclude any or include all? Thx
Sent from my SGP312 using XDA Premium HD app

French fw converted :
SGP311FR_GLOBAL-WIFI16G_10.1.C.0.370_FR Unbranded 1272-0821_R5A
http://d-h.st/6iS
http://d-h.st/w8L
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SwiftSmoke said:
im a little unsure what .sin or .ta files to include in the ftf file. Do I exclude any or include all?
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Part C : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42234656&postcount=1

Put the latest 10.3.1.A.0.244 (for SGP321 LTE 16GB Unbranded) on the wiki page.

10.3.1.C.0.136
A new software for the Sgp311 in PCC in Sweden. 10.3.1.C.0.136
But some error when installing.
/BC

Brent C said:
A new software for the Sgp311 in PCC in Sweden. 10.3.1.C.0.136
But some error when installing.
/BC
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Once you're up to date could you check out if your update includes myxperia?
It should be listed under Settings --> Xperia --> MyXperia
link: https://myxperia.sonymobile.com

zylstrajs said:
Once you're up to date could you check out if your update includes myxperia?
It should be listed under Settings --> Xperia --> MyXperia
link: https://myxperia.sonymobile.com
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No MyXperia is not included.
/BC

uk tablet z 311 uk firmware
I have
SGP311 O2 Pay monthly UK 1274-3288 .R3A 10.1.C.0.344 tft untouched firmware
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WARP-10 said:
I have
SGP311 O2 Pay monthly UK 1274-3288 .R3A 10.1.C.0.344 tft untouched firmware
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I also have
SGP311 UK_IE 1272-7825 .R6B 10.3.1.C.0.136 tft untouched firmware (unbranded)
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WARP-10 said:
I have
SGP311 O2 Pay monthly UK 1274-3288 .R3A 10.1.C.0.344 tft untouched firmware
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I also have
SGP311 UK_IE 1272-7825 .R6B 10.3.1.C.0.136 tft untouched firmware (unbranded)
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I have these files uploaded at Android File Host but cannot post links here yet not enough postes

nice work,i'll try~

[Q] Flash other region official rom on Chinese GN3

Hello guys,
I live in China and I'd like to buy a Note 3, therefore, there's only following versions available here: N9002/6/8/9
I used to have a Note 2, Chinese version too, which was impossible to flash through Samsung's standard tool and once I bruteforced the flash with other tools, I detroyed the phone (couldnt receive signal anymore and be recovered) because Samsung's phones in China have a different modems and bootloaders specific to China).
Currently, not so many custom firwmwares are available for the Note 3 but in the future, I'd like to use them. Knowing Chinese models might be different, do you know if I'll have the same issues as with my Note 2, meaning:
- not being able to flash other region firmwares (Chinese version doesnt have Play store and you cannot install anything like Facebook, Twitter, Youtube or other famous foreign apps and that's ****ing annoying)
- not being able to flash custom roms for popular versions like N900 or N9005
Thanks

N9006 - Note3 - Chinese One
I've got my Note 3 - SM-N9006, couple weeks ago and try to root with Root de la Vega to get rid of the problems that you thought.
But failed now.
Trying to figure it out to bring the phone back.
So, think 2 more time to buy a Chinese Note 3.
Regards,

@op dont tinker too much.. Its possible to root without much hassle。。n9002 is the china unicom branded one/ n9006 is unbranded SD800 but 16gb/ n9008 is china mobile (keep in mind they have their own 3g band) / n9009 is china telecom(cdma)
@navalarcitect .. You forgot to to switch that "reactivation lock" to off in settings... Do that and try again...It would be succesful..
I've have had s2 s3 and s4 all made in china for the chinese markets rooted and using international firmwares enjoying all the google goodies china strips off.
For note 3 i went for exynos because it offers 32gb against the SD800 which is 16gb in China and HK.. Cheers

Buy the HK version at any of the phone markets of your choice
I think the short answer is DON'T BUY THE CHINA version, unless you have unlimited time to play/tinker with it in the hope that you might be able to internationalize it... Note tha 99% of the people making roms and modding the Chinese version are Chinese, who won't care about English/play store etc... so even if you do see ROMs most of them will be made for Chinese. Also, even if you do get it working, no more android updates for you...
The even shorter answer is, buy a HK version from any of the phone markets... In Shanghai there are many and they all have HK versions (often same price or cheaper than the China version as smuggled in without 5% import tax and 17% sales tax). You can tell pretty easy what model the phone is, and they're used to laowei (and many ABCs, etc.) wanting the international version.
What would be GREAT would be if the dual sim version was available in International. In the past it was only available as the China version. I really need a dual sim as I travel so much, but am just too scared/nervous and lacking in time and knowledge to buy the China version and try to root/internationalize....Am keeping an eye out for this, but not holding my breath as Samsung never did a dual sim N2 and you have to assume carriers hate them...

How can i go settings?
hatnim said:
@op dont tinker too much.. Its possible to root without much hassle。。n9002 is the china unicom branded one/ n9006 is unbranded SD800 but 16gb/ n9008 is china mobile (keep in mind they have their own 3g band) / n9009 is china telecom(cdma)
@navalarcitect .. You forgot to to switch that "reactivation lock" to off in settings... Do that and try again...It would be succesful..
I've have had s2 s3 and s4 all made in china for the chinese markets rooted and using international firmwares enjoying all the google goodies china strips off.
For note 3 i went for exynos because it offers 32gb against the SD800 which is 16gb in China and HK.. Cheers
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How can i go to settings? I can't open the phone, it's stacked in bootloader loop as shown in photo?

小哥啊，中国机和国外机，机型不同，肯定没法通刷的
navalarcitect said:
how can i go to settings? I can't open the phone, it's stacked in bootloader loop as shown in photo?
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小哥啊，中国机和国外机，机型不同，肯定没法通刷的
要刷机，买sm-n900吧，欧版或亚太的

hatnim said:
@op dont tinker too much.. Its possible to root without much hassle。。n9002 is the china unicom branded one/ n9006 is unbranded SD800 but 16gb/ n9008 is china mobile (keep in mind they have their own 3g band) / n9009 is china telecom(cdma)
@navalarcitect .. You forgot to to switch that "reactivation lock" to off in settings... Do that and try again...It would be succesful..
I've have had s2 s3 and s4 all made in china for the chinese markets rooted and using international firmwares enjoying all the google goodies china strips off.
For note 3 i went for exynos because it offers 32gb against the SD800 which is 16gb in China and HK.. Cheers
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@hatnim, II'd like to buy my Note 3 with a subcription to reduce its price but 'd like to stay away from China Unicom as they have crap netwrok coverage, I moved to them 1 year ago to finally have 3G on my iphone but I really regret it. From what I understood the 3G Chinese network can also be used in other regions of the world can't it?
How did you manage to internationalize it since there is not yet a Chinese version of the SM-N9005? If you have a SM-N9002 or SM-N9008, they should not be compatible with international roms (at least that was not the case with Note 2, in my case, I had to purchase the N7100 Chinese version to be able to use it with internatiol roms).
Additional question: tt seems you have the Exynos version but it's still not out in China if I'm not wrong. Where did you get it?

navalarcitect said:
How can i go to settings? I can't open the phone, it's stacked in bootloader loop as shown in photo?
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Okay.. im on mobile now so would just give you the website（bbs.gfan.com）..but if you are not familiar with chinese i would get you the link to download the official n9006 rom later.. and you can root it with chainfires cf auto root ..
Therrm said:
@hatnim, II'd like to buy my Note 3 with a subcription to reduce its price but 'd like to stay away from China Unicom as they have crap netwrok coverage, I moved to them 1 year ago to finally have 3G on my iphone but I really regret it. From what I understood the 3G Chinese network can also be used in other regions of the world can't it?
How did you manage to internationalize it since there is not yet a Chinese version of the SM-N9005? If you have a SM-N9002 or SM-N9008, they should not be compatible with international roms (at least that was not the case with Note 2, in my case, I had to purchase the N7100 Chinese version to be able to use it with internatiol roms).
Additional question: tt seems you have the Exynos version but it's still not out in China if I'm not wrong. Where did you get it?
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Well subscription with china mobile is good but you cant use 3g or higher when outside china ..you would be stuck on 2g.. they have their own homemade 3g spectrum or something.. if that isnt a bother you can go for that.
The chinese version n9006（sd800） is different from the normal n9005.. to get playstore and other google stuffs stripped off , you would have to install the hk version or taiwan version（roms that start with zs）..hk/tw is not restricted like mainland..
Yeah i did buy exynos because the sd800（n9006） they were offering here was 16gb and had no lte compared to the n9005.. so i got the exynos 32gb for 600rmb cheaper and its from hk or other place..
Sent from my SM-N900 using Tapatalk 2
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mmx566 said:
小哥啊，中国机和国外机，机型不同，肯定没法通刷的
要刷机，买sm-n900吧，欧版或亚太的
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Yes..very true..but use english next time ...xda rule
你说的是对的。下次用英语吧。。就是一个规则。。呵呵
Sent from my SM-N900 using Tapatalk 2

hatnim said:
Well subscription with china mobile is good but you cant use 3g or higher when outside china ..you would be stuck on 2g.. they have their own homemade 3g spectrum or something.. if that isnt a bother you can go for that.
The chinese version n9006（sd800） is different from the normal n9005.. to get playstore and other google stuffs stripped off , you would have to install the hk version or taiwan version（roms that start with zs）..hk/tw is not restricted like mainland..
Yeah i did buy exynos because the sd800（n9006） they were offering here was 16gb and had no lte compared to the n9005.. so i got the exynos 32gb for 600rmb cheaper and its from hk or other place..
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+1 for your support Hatnim! I think I'll go for the international version. But one last question since you seem to know a lot about chinese band. Do you think if the International version will receive China Mobile's 3G and HSPA+ signal?
Btw, for how much did you pruchase your Exynos version?

I got it for aprox. 3550RMB online (i guess you know of taobao, .and here is the catch, if you have a chinese friend with CC you can have it on installment plan,like mine is roughly 310 x 12months)..
And sadly no to your other question.. China Mobiles 3G (TD-SCDMA) is home made and i havent heard of any other carrier using it... Your only bet would be Unicom which uses W-CDMA ...I know Unicom really sucks..

Note 3 is no problem!
Hi,
I have a N9002 for about 1 Week now and it´s working good!
It took me only about 3h to root, install Google apps including PlayStore, and the Nexus Keyboard to get more languages.
All you need you can find at XDA!
I took the N9002 because I need dual Sim AND need to run it all around Asia and Europe.
For the dual sim version you will find nearly no custom roms, but that´s not neccessary for root, Google Apps and Keyboard!
Only the China Unicom Version works in Europe and most Asian countries!!!!!
I don´t know why you had so much problems with the Note 2?
I had the Note 2 (also dual Sim version from China Unicom) for around one year and it worked perfect. Also rooted and injected Google Apps and Nexus keyboard.

buckwurst said:
keeping an eye out for this, but not holding my breath as Samsung never did a dual sim N2 and you have to assume carriers hate them...
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I could be wrong, but isn't the n7102 a dual sim note 2?
Sent from my BN Nook HD using Tapatalk
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HNevenEG said:
Hi,
I have a N9002 for about 1 Week now and it´s working good!
It took me only about 3h to root, install Google apps including PlayStore, and the Nexus Keyboard to get more languages.
All you need you can find at XDA!
I took the N9002 because I need dual Sim AND need to run it all around Asia and Europe.
For the dual sim version you will find nearly no custom roms, but that´s not neccessary for root, Google Apps and Keyboard!
Only the China Unicom Version works in Europe and most Asian countries!!!!!
I don´t know why you had so much problems with the Note 2?
I had the Note 2 (also dual Sim version from China Unicom) for around one year and it worked perfect. Also rooted and injected Google Apps and Nexus keyboard.
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For custom n9002 stock based rom, try searching "SVA N9002" in google. Made by a Russian developer, charges 12 usd.
Sent from my BN Nook HD using Tapatalk

Comparable models
hatnim said:
@op dont tinker too much.. Its possible to root without much hassle。。n9002 is the china unicom branded one/ n9006 is unbranded SD800 but 16gb/ n9008 is china mobile (keep in mind they have their own 3g band) / n9009 is china telecom(cdma)
@navalarcitect .. You forgot to to switch that "reactivation lock" to off in settings... Do that and try again...It would be succesful..
I've have had s2 s3 and s4 all made in china for the chinese markets rooted and using international firmwares enjoying all the google goodies china strips off.
For note 3 i went for exynos because it offers 32gb against the SD800 which is 16gb in China and HK.. Cheers
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I purchase the Chineese version, SM-N-9006. Does your post mean I can flash any firmware for the SD800? Thanks

Therrm said:
Hello guys,
I live in China and I'd like to buy a Note 3, therefore, there's only following versions available here: N9002/6/8/9
I used to have a Note 2, Chinese version too, which was impossible to flash through Samsung's standard tool and once I bruteforced the flash with other tools, I detroyed the phone (couldnt receive signal anymore and be recovered) because Samsung's phones in China have a different modems and bootloaders specific to China).
Currently, not so many custom firwmwares are available for the Note 3 but in the future, I'd like to use them. Knowing Chinese models might be different, do you know if I'll have the same issues as with my Note 2, meaning:
- not being able to flash other region firmwares (Chinese version doesnt have Play store and you cannot install anything like Facebook, Twitter, Youtube or other famous foreign apps and that's ****ing annoying)
- not being able to flash custom roms for popular versions like N900 or N9005
Thanks
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Close to impossible with a Chinese phone, the Government mandates a locked bootloader where a major part of their surveillance mechanism is located, go to Hong Kong where the phones are open.

lorinkundert said:
Close to impossible with a Chinese phone, the Government mandates a locked bootloader where a major part of their surveillance mechanism is located, go to Hong Kong where the phones are open.
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You can still root the device, will trigger knox, but if you're overseas it won't matter much. Once rooted, you can install Google apps, facebook and even youtube. I have done it on my 9002. Works fine. Gmail, Contacts, Calender and G+ to name a few.....oh yeah and Play Store, which works great, can select stuff on my pc and have it sent and installed on my Note 3 with NO PROBS!!
You can flash anything, you just have to be careful because there are 2 types of N3 out. One has 16gb and the other 32gb memory. This results in different size partitions for the different system directories. That's why so many people wind up with bricked phones.....technically it's because the PIT is different. (Partition Information Table).
As for the surveillance mech, I am skeptical that the Chinese Gov would mandate a locked bootloader, do you have any evidence?

dabgoo said:
You can still root the device, will trigger knox, but if you're overseas it won't matter much. Once rooted, you can install Google apps, facebook and even youtube. I have done it on my 9002. Works fine. Gmail, Contacts, Calender and G+ to name a few.....oh yeah and Play Store, which works great, can select stuff on my pc and have it sent and installed on my Note 3 with NO PROBS!!
You can flash anything, you just have to be careful because there are 2 types of N3 out. One has 16gb and the other 32gb memory. This results in different size partitions for the different system directories. That's why so many people wind up with bricked phones.....technically it's because the PIT is different. (Partition Information Table).
As for the surveillance mech, I am skeptical that the Chinese Gov would mandate a locked bootloader, do you have any evidence?
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Your phone KNOX is still 0x0... warranty not lost... take it to samsung , they will Jtag it and it will work.
Also if you have the original rom, .PIT, pda, phone,csc... you can flash through odin with repartition ticked... however your prevent reactivation means only Samsung...
BTW, you can buy 9005 and 900 in china through HK parallel export and vendors after some bargianing, would offer a 1 year store warranty... I have 1..

Wxanders50 said:
I purchase the Chineese version, SM-N-9006. Does your post mean I can flash any firmware for the SD800? Thanks
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I havent been following the SD800 development that much since i got the Exynos one... and in the beginning i heard the 16gb sd800 was different from the 32gb sd 800... dont know about now... you can check on bbs(.)gfan(.)com about the progress on that...

How Change firmware N9002 to american version
hello friends I have the problem to buy a SM-N9002 in hong kong rooted, but as I change the firmware to an American version? as the root account samsung applications like "find my phone" are in Chinese.
That the android guru can help me?: Eek:

ruizjl said:
hello friends I have the problem to buy a SM-N9002 in hong kong rooted, but as I change the firmware to an American version? as the root account samsung applications like "find my phone" are in Chinese.
That the android guru can help me?: Eek:
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You can't update firmware to American version. What you can do is to "westernize" the Chinese firmware.
Follow this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2592252

Hello guys,
I have a soft-bricked N9002 and I am trying to unbrick it.
I tried to upgrade to the latest official firmware, CHU-N9002ZNUENG4-20140805155712, Android 4.4.2, through Odin but I ticked "Nand Erase All", which I think was the mistake. The phone is now bootlooping to the China Unicom splashscreen, with the mentions "RECOVERY BOOTING...Set Warranty Bit: recovery" and then vibrating twice before bootlooping again.
I am not accustomed to Samsung phones, but from what I have read on the forum, I would need to flash a PIT file to re-partition the phone.
So my question is, does anyone have such PIT file, or where can I get it?
Thanks in advance!

[Kernel+Baseband][C6943]C6943_14.2.A.0.290_Kernel_Baseband[Kernel+Baseband][C6943]

Hi guys!
I have a C6943 variant from Xperia Z1, after search for a baseband for this model, i decide to make my own (I`m not a developer, and i just want to have better LTE connectivity).
I have tested and it`s working right.
So, here`s the link.
Install using flashtools.

[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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).

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