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New Xperia Neo Firmware 4.0.A.2.368 ftf && rooted system

made by eqlove196426597 from CHINA
MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_ftf
http://u.115.com/file/aqz1z5i4
MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_rooted_system
http://u.115.com/file/bhzudmfd

thx for eq，
i love u，hahaha

eqlove196426597 said:
made by eqlove196426597 from CHINA
MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_ftf
http://u.115.com/file/aqz1z5i4
MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_rooted_system
http://u.115.com/file/bhzudmfd
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THANK YOU!!!

I guess you need unlocked bootloader to flashe the rooted system.img?
on http://u.115.com/file/bhzudmfd
If you see this text, below blue sign with 115 on it:
优蛋专用下载链接 then the below are links right next to it.
联通下载 - Unicom download 电信下载 - Telecom Download
or whatever but, these are the links for those like me who can't make much out of chinese text.

flashing went perfect, in this HK version there is also Asfalt 5 HD included, nice!

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My mirror for the rooted image:
https://rapidshare.com/files/3350520540/MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_rooted_system.7z
MD5: F378E8B79ACBC8903A6B69B0E0711728
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mirror of the FTF file
https://rapidshare.com/files/3725100388/MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK.7z
MD5: B4826194C2B54AACD483ECB0941DABB4
in this ROM you can not turn off the camera sound when taking pictures :| there is no such option, you can choose one of three sounds.

MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_ftf
http://www.multiupload.com/7XOEGED282
I reuploaded to a better site

Been using this for a little over 12 hours and despite the new enhancements and slightly faster running speed, I've had nothing but problems with:
- Touchscreen response is all over the place
- Had to uninstall Swype as touchscreen was making things up as it went
- Connectivity with wifi is patchy, connectivity with mobile data is questionable at best
- Sync issues related to connectivity
- Battery drain is significantly higher.
Is this an official Neo FW or something that's been compiled from the Arc release? If so, might be best to wait until the Neo FW is released properly. The update works beautifully on the Arc, but on the Neo (I have both handsets) I'm flashing back to rooted 2.3.2 and applying 2.3.3 OTA to await the new OTA build.

I recommend flashing via Wotanclient. Then unlock bootloader.
Thanks to Bi4ary, rooting newest Xperia firmware(4.0.A...) is very simple and safe.
First you need RootXperia.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639 Put it on your SDcard.
Then fastboot recoveryNeo.img from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465
In recovery install RootXperia.zip
Now if you want to relock bootloader, then get this ftf, made by Blagus from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Remember to thank our fine developers for such great tools!
(I hope that RootXperia.zip stays maintained by Bi4ary)

Raoa said:
I recommend flashing via Wotanclient. Then unlock bootloader.
Thanks to Bi4ary, rooting newest Xperia firmware(4.0.A...) is very simple and safe.
First you need RootXperia.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639 Put it on your SDcard.
Then fastboot recoveryNeo.img from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465
In recovery install RootXperia.zip
Now if you want to relock bootloader, then get this ftf, made by Blagus from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Remember to thank our fine developers for such great tools!
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I flash MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_rooted_system.img is OK,just one poccess.

And what about the issues brought out by poster before me?
Been using this for a little over 12 hours and despite the new enhancements and slightly faster running speed, I've had nothing but problems with:
- Touchscreen response is all over the place
- Had to uninstall Swype as touchscreen was making things up as it went
- Connectivity with wifi is patchy, connectivity with mobile data is questionable at best
- Sync issues related to connectivity
- Battery drain is significantly higher.
Is this an official Neo FW or something that's been compiled from the Arc release? If so, might be best to wait until the Neo FW is released properly. The update works beautifully on the Arc, but on the Neo (I have both handsets) I'm flashing back to rooted 2.3.2 and applying 2.3.3 OTA to await the new OTA build.
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i flashed the stock firmware and had none of the problems mentioned above, to me it seems exactly the same with the benefit of the new features....

Raoa said:
I recommend flashing via Wotanclient. Then unlock bootloader.
Thanks to Bi4ary, rooting newest Xperia firmware(4.0.A...) is very simple and safe.
First you need RootXperia.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639 Put it on your SDcard.
Then fastboot recoveryNeo.img from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465
In recovery install RootXperia.zip
Now if you want to relock bootloader, then get this ftf, made by Blagus from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Remember to thank our fine developers for such great tools!
(I hope that RootXperia.zip stays maintained by Bi4ary)
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This worked for me 100% as posted in the other thread. No issues here. Just a faster phone,

No issues whatsoever with the hk-firmware. The only thing i've noticed is that the camera sound can not be disabled (not even in third party apps), but I suppose thats only because of the rules and laws in HK that does not allow silent cameraphones. It's however easily fixed when rooted by switching the sound files in the systems media folder.

Hello,
I have a MT15a, would that work on it or is it ONLY for MT15i?
Thanks!

Hi
i'm a new owner of experia neo
i want update to new firmware, but i don't understand a thing
what mean "the touchscreen response is all over the place" ?
i have some problem for the correct translation
wich is the problem, is less responsive? less feeling?
i will update official firmware with Pc companion, not rooted

maRRRco89 said:
Hi
i'm a new owner of experia neo
i want update to new firmware, but i don't understand a thing
what mean "the touchscreen response is all over the place" ?
i have some problem for the correct translation
wich is the problem, is less responsive? less feeling?
i will update official firmware with Pc companion, not rooted
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It means that person had a problem with their touchscreen. It is not related to the update, it was just an individual error.
You can update without any problems using PC Companion or Sony Ericsson Update Service (recommended).

Ambroos said:
It means that person had a problem with their touchscreen. It is not related to the update, it was just an individual error.
You can update without any problems using PC Companion or Sony Ericsson Update Service (recommended).
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Thanks, but
the firmware now is not available in europe
the update service say me the firmware 3.0 ... is the last

maRRRco89 said:
Thanks, but
the firmware now is not available in europe
the update service say me the firmware 3.0 ... is the last
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They're still rolling it out. Generic Nordic has the update.

I got notifications, and updates from sony ?

Hello all developers, I have question, I worked the root on 4.4.2, and then returned with the latest 4.4.4, using Flash tool, add D6503_23.0.1.A.0.167_Vodafone DE. Will I receive notification of updates from Sony? When come Lolipop i got notification in Sony update center?
Thanks!

Yes but if your system is modified it will fail verifacation when you try updating

If you only have root on a stock rom and want to update to Lollipop later you just have to unroot then If u have a custom rom never do ota updates for android,do only sony app updates like walkman,gallery etc.

Thank developers . I checked, and my software is not root, when I go to update sony center, and got "Your device is up to date!" That is okay? I only tried to root I managed 4.4.2. but I decided to go back to 4.4.4, I did it over the flash tool. I should now get updates from Sony. If not root, mobile need give updates and notification from sony, i think... ? ...

ljubomir993 said:
Thank developers . I checked, and my software is not root, when I go to update sony center, and got "Your device is up to date!" That is okay? I only tried to root I managed 4.4.2. but I decided to go back to 4.4.4, I did it over the flash tool. I should now get updates from Sony. If not root, mobile need give updates and notification from sony, i think... ? ...
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If u flashed 4.4.4 over flashtool you have no root anymore and you can install any update sony pushes out for the Z2 over the Update Center without any problems

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fertsch said:
If u flashed 4.4.4 over flashtool you have no root anymore and you can install any update sony pushes out for the Z2 over the Update Center without any problems
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Yes i download the fimware from xperia blog and flashed thought it will be back to normal but i didnt get any update even tho iwas suppose to this that this is problem with Unlock bootloader

Lollipop update .270 Rooted with Recovery c6903

270 rooted with recovery https://mega.co.nz/#!1pR3VQwC!C-3X-Y...B8pfpy_aDLjwo0
New link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mcadp7d-IvV3l1Z1c1WlFkRnc/view?usp=sharing
Proof: https://youtu.be/wiuHFXTk3xY

its asking for a decryption key

iain26 said:
its asking for a decryption key
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i did not know . i will update the link

NexusGTS said:
270 rooted with recovery https://mega.co.nz/#!1pR3VQwC!C-3X-Y...B8pfpy_aDLjwo0
New link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mcadp7d-IvV3l1Z1c1WlFkRnc/view?usp=sharing
Proof: https://youtu.be/wiuHFXTk3xY
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Is this a flashable zip?

nalab1 said:
Is this a flashable zip?
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You shouldn't really install this anyway.
I've said this in another thread, but if you flash the wrong firmware you can effect your baseband and each ROM also has different settings depending on your region. Like some might use "LTE" and some might use "4G". There's also other changes such as if fast dormancy is enabled or disabled, so you really should wait and install the correct ROM for your device.
I'm waiting for the generic UK version to be updated. It's odd though that T-Mobile's was released before it since the generic version doesn't have to go through the same network checks and customization.

Not true - In the UK all networks have to authorise or approve the update before it can be released to Generic devices

Omanujaku said:
Not true - In the UK all networks have to authorise or approve the update before it can be released to Generic devices
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The generic update doesn't need anything from the network providers as it's downloaded from Sony servers. It just has to pass certification.
None of the UK network providers put out the generic update over their network. There's nothing to customize and it doesn't depend on them. Think about it. If Sony had to wait for all of them to approve the update then it wouldn't be released for months because they would all hold off giving it the go ahead until their network specific versions were ready.
Most of the time the updates are released in whatever order Sony feels like giving them out in. Before it was the generic version, O2 and Vodafone with the rest to follow and now it's as if it's gone in the opposite order.

Here is flashable .zip Official Prerooted C6903 Central Europe Customized CE3 14.5.A.0.270 R1D.zip with NUT dualrecovery included.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B30...ew?usp=sharing

ImADev said:
The generic update doesn't need anything from the network providers as it's downloaded from Sony servers. It just has to pass certification.
None of the UK network providers put out the generic update over their network. There's nothing to customize and it doesn't depend on them. Think about it. If Sony had to wait for all of them to approve the update then it wouldn't be released for months because they would all hold off giving it the go ahead until their network specific versions were ready.
Most of the time the updates are released in whatever order Sony feels like giving them out in. Before it was the generic version, O2 and Vodafone with the rest to follow and now it's as if it's gone in the opposite order.
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I have knowledge of the UK market and how it works - Networks have to approve the update before Generic handsets receive the update - I'm not saying the networks have to release the update but they do have to approve the update

This is From Italy And is GLOBAL-LTE , it would work on any unlocked c9603.

Dadovvv said:
Here is flashable .zip Official Prerooted C6903 Central Europe Customized CE3 14.5.A.0.270 R1D.zip with NUT dualrecovery included.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B30...ew?usp=sharing
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what's diference between central europe ce1, ce2,ce3,ce4?

jcgechevarria said:
what's diference between central europe ce1, ce2,ce3,ce4?
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NFC, LTE icons and option to convert diacritic marks into normal characters (when you use diacritic marks SMS can contain only 70 characters; this option will convert for example word żółw into zolw so you have 160 character SMS back).
I'm preparing pre-rooted CE1 with NUT DualRecovery 2.8.15 right now.
EDIT: After short tests everything seems to be working download here https://mega.co.nz/#!k5YAyA7a!Pcpo5RuWau-gdAM3y-YcZ0ZxzLdaH88czwQLiiIyD3Y

NexusGTS said:
This is From Italy And is GLOBAL-LTE , it would work on any unlocked c9603.
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The UK uses EURO-LTE, which uses a different baseband file. Here in the UK it's called 4G and not LTE, so although it might appear to work it's still going to give you the wrong network icons and options. That can result in people complaining about poor battery life and other such issues.
Omanujaku said:
I have knowledge of the UK market and how it works - Networks have to approve the update before Generic handsets receive the update - I'm not saying the networks have to release the update but they do have to approve the update
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As do I, which is why I think you're confusing certification with approved provider specific firmwares.
Network providers only have to approve of their own custom firmwares. They'll check the settings, branding and include any bundled apps. They don't have to do that with the generic firmware though because it's not designed for their version of the device. So the generic firmware is certificed (safe and works on the networks) and then that's enough for it as Sony distributes that update. The network providers already know what's included in the update because it's exactly the same as their own version but without all of the branding and crap.

Hello.
I'm in Italy and I have a Xperia Z1 6903, with KK, rooted with newroot and CWM Recovery v.6.0.4.7 (installed by newroot) and with some modules Xposed; Locked bootloader.
Can I use your prerooted ROM?
Your ROM works well in Italy?
After installation, I still find my recovery or installing a new recovery from your zip file?
Any advice or suggestions
Thank you.

Giozer said:
Can I use your prerooted ROM?
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Yes
Giozer said:
Your ROM works well in Italy?
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Yes, I've installed yesterday
Giozer said:
After installation, I still find my recovery or installing a new recovery from your zip file?
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Grim new dual recovery

Can I use youe ROM with Locked Bootloade?
Thank you.

Does it work on locked bootloader?
Just flash like normal with xperia flash tools?not need unlock bootloader?

I used the op last release when the lp firmware originally came out with a xperia z1 but from Rogers in Canada with a locked bootloader. No issues. Using his build now but I'm waiting to update to this as people seem to be having random issues. Nothing to do with OP.

Hello. I have a Xperia Z1 with KK and root. After doing wipe data and cache wipe, I installed the ROM from recovery. The ROM I had copied from the PC to microSD (SD card1 that). But the procedure only lasts 2-3 sec. At the restart I am still with KitKat, only with a factory reset. What is wrong?

Any chance of you building the [.270 ] version for the 6906?
I am from Canada and can't find it anywhere... On Rogers with locked bootloader. Any help is appriciated.
Cheers

How to update and review f8131 xperia x performance to new android 7.0 nougat.

Hey there, this is a Guide to Update the Xperia X Performance F8131 To the new Android 7.0 Nougat, also with a Small Review if you want to know what’s new, or you will wait for your region to be available.
I made this guide because i had an issue that i tried to flash the FTF via flash tool, but it is useless the flash tool needs to be updated before we can flash android 7.0 Updates. DO NOT TRY TO FLASH THE _39.2.A.0.327 YOU WILL BREAK THE SYSTEM OF YOUR PHONE. Also for those like me that doesn't want to wait for the update to be available in your region.
First of All i am not responsible of bricked phones by using this guide.
Review about the Software (WITH SCREENSHOTS)​
Well First of All is that the lockscreen have a few New Changes for the notifications and the clock (its bigger Now)
Now the Quick Widgets in the notification bar are now small al of them.
Also the Wifi and antenna icons are slightly different
Now we have Stamina levels that we can Change to get better Battery.
On Camera we have the new Camera APP that Xperia XZ Has that can change many more things in manual mode.
Contact and Dialer have a few Changes.
It feels Slightly Faster than before, so you can check it up.
Thats all i can tell from now, we will see in the time.
Process to do the Update:​1- You will need the latest flash tool available, you can download it in http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php if you don’t know how to use this tool, please search on the internet first.
2- You will need the software update F8131 35.0.A.1.275 Customized RU you can download it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPbn7RHkJD1WElDV2xHMkhyMzg/view Thanks to [email protected]
3- What you will actually do, it’s to flash the 6.0 MM ftf on your phone for Russia because in that region it’s available to download OTA the Update for 7.0 Nougat.
4- Flash the downloaded FTF on your phone with the usual method (Remember to charge your phone at least at 80%, you will need that battery).
5- When your phone finished and booted, just connect to a Wireless Network and go to settings ----> About Phone -----> Software Update and click update and let it work.
6- You will do 2 updates, one to the 6.0 Update .297 and then the 7.0 Nougat update will be available.
7- Enjoy the new software Update

The flashtool has updates for F8132. I just tried the Russian 39.2.A.0.327 and it didnt work... Im trying the same update but from Taiwan... Hope it works I think its the Nougat update..

nickcaper said:
The flashtool has updates for F8132. I just tried the Russian 39.2.A.0.327 and it didnt work... Im trying the same update but from Taiwan... Hope it works I think its the Nougat update..
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No one Nougat will be flashed successful by old flashtool

Desperanto86 said:
No one Nougat will be flashed successful by old flashtool
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Is the new Flashtool version out? Cant seem to find a version that allows nougat flash... Sux... Cause Nougat is now out for this X Performance... Officially OTA..

nickcaper said:
Is the new Flashtool version out?
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nope http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746&page=336 and http://www.flashtool.net/index.php

Desperanto86 said:
nope http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746&page=336 and http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
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I think this will be my last Sony product.. This company is half ass....

nickcaper said:
I think this will be my last Sony product.. This company is half ass....
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It's your problem. Everyone doesn't give a damn on your opinion.

Desperanto86 said:
It's your problem. Everyone doesn't give a damn on your opinion.
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seems you gave a dam enough to type all them words out... :laugh:
BTW.. Youre now muted... k bye...

If you install the nougat what do you need to wipe in flashtool

Has anyone tried going straight to nougat with the new flashtool?
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/12/21/flashtool-update-0-9-23-0-brings-android-nougat-support/
Came from ab htc, not looking to make a brick
Sent from my F8131 using XDA-Developers mobile app

sssssbarn said:
Has anyone tried going straight to nougat with the new flashtool?
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/12/21/flashtool-update-0-9-23-0-brings-android-nougat-support/
Came from ab htc, not looking to make a brick
Sent from my F8131 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Trying to flash F8132 to Nougat directly with Flashtool and I get an error:
Code:
10/018/2017 17:18:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/018/2017 17:18:45 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
10/018/2017 17:18:45 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/018/2017 17:18:45 - INFO - No loader in the bundle. Searching for one
10/018/2017 17:18:53 - INFO - No matching loader found
10/018/2017 17:18:53 - WARN - No loader found or set manually. Skipping loader
10/018/2017 17:18:53 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/018/2017 17:18:53 - ERROR - null
10/018/2017 17:18:53 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Any toughts?

chiobesek said:
Trying to flash F8132 to Nougat directly with Flashtool and I get an error:
Any toughts?
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What boxes did you check off before flashing?

will this work for flashing on US ver. ?
i got one from Amazon US and the fingerprint is disabled. will this work if i flash the UK firmware?
sorry for the noob question. i don't want to brick it. just want US ver --> UK stock firmware change.

it asks for a fikin password

Phone not updated since March security patch

My F5321 from Malaysia isn't receiving any of the new updates. Last one was 34.4.A.2.32.
Could anyone explain why?

You can check xpericheck.com if there's a newer version,but there's a good chance there isn't one. I'm stuck on 34.4.A.2.50 on the Central Europe version for example, the newest one is .85

Matej101 said:
You can check xpericheck.com if there's a newer version,but there's a good chance there isn't one. I'm stuck on 34.4.A.2.50 on the Central Europe version for example, the newest one is .85
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Customised MY isn't even listed. :/
What now? Unlocking bootloader if you want latest security patches?

Is there another firmware variant that would be suitable for your location? There may be less difference between the variants than you might expect.

pseudonym58 said:
Is there another firmware variant that would be suitable for your location? There may be less difference between the variants than you might expect.
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Can you just flash the firmware straight from xperifirm, or do you need an unlocked bootloader or sth?

Bro do not update it to 8.0 oreo is wery bad I swear im back to stock Nougat again

Qendra said:
Bro do not update it to 8.0 oreo is wery bad I swear im back to stock Nougat again
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true

Matej101 said:
You can check xpericheck.com if there's a newer version,but there's a good chance there isn't one. I'm stuck on 34.4.A.2.50 on the Central Europe version for example, the newest one is .85
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me too.. central europe and stuck on 34.4.A.2.50, I don't understand why

andy356 said:
My F5321 from Malaysia isn't receiving any of the new updates. Last one was 34.4.A.2.32.
Could anyone explain why?
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According to xpericheck, singapore region firmware is also stuck in March. I guess both MY and SG are using the sme FW. I think you cn flsh other region FW without unlocking Bootloader.

Is there a way to flash security updates only, without upgrading to oreo?

trewelu said:
According to xpericheck, singapore region firmware is also stuck in March. I guess both MY and SG are using the sme FW. I think you cn flsh other region FW without unlocking Bootloader.
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Can anyone please confirm this? I'll unlock the bootloader if I have to, but it would be great if it is not needed.

andy356 said:
Can anyone please confirm this? I'll unlock the bootloader if I have to, but it would be great if it is not needed.
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I'm in USA, and I've flashed f'd from at least 10 different countries and never seen any affect on the phone operation.

andy356 said:
Can anyone please confirm this? I'll unlock the bootloader if I have to, but it would be great if it is not needed.
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If you want to retain the fingerprint sensor operation, don't flash to US. People here have in the past recommended either DE or UK, as they tend to be updated promptly. No unlocking of bootloader needed.

Okay guys. I'm ready to flash a new firmware, probably Customised UK. Is the guide on xperiablog up to date and accurate? Also, there is a flashtool by Androxyde on flashtool dot net, but there is also a flashtool on Sony Developer World. Which one should I use?
There is only one xperifirm so that's unambiguous, at least.
Edit: also, it doesn't affect user data or the OS in general, does it?

I can only speak from personal experience with the Androxyde flashtool. I've never tried (nor even known about) the Sony flash tool. In my experience, if you don't make any changes to the default settings, the existing user data is carried over into the newly installed firmware. I'm assuming here that you're flashing from one variant of Android 8.0 to another, not from Android 7 to 8, etc.
BTW, I would always advise backing up your data first, of course. If, for some reason, you are dissatisfied with the result, you can normally get a factory installation of your currently-installed firmware by using software restore from SONY (as part of Xperia Companion).

@pseudonym58 Thanks. Is the guide on Xperia blog the one to follow or is there a better one out there?

I don't recall which guide I used. It basically runs like this:
Run Xperiafirm from within flashtool; it will refresh available software. Choose particular phone model and download desired firmware. Back in flashtool proper, connect phone in flash mode. Select downloaded firmware, which is unpacked and prepared for flashing. As I mentioned above, you should not need to make any configuration changes to the default. Flashing can now begin (it might seem to pause temporarily from time to time but don't cancel process).
Don't worry about warnings of missing elements; I have never had a flashing procedure fail as a result of a claimed missing component.
This is just a general procedure; perhaps someone else can recommend the best full tutorial.

Ok so CE1 got the newest (.107) update right now so it can probably be used too.