I want to buy an Xperia Z2 from eBay where the price is a bit low compared to the real price. But unfortunately, the seller told me he don't know the exact model of the phone. But he did tell me that currrently he has only 3G only models available. So which model is it?
My main question is, most of the ROMs and kernels seems to support D6502/3 only. What if I get another model? Will I be able to flash the ROM/kernel to that device?
Are there any other model of the phone available? Should I worry about the dev. support of the model? Are all the versions root-able (or bootloader unlockable)?
Yes/no
Most of the time patches exist for diffrent varients because of compatability issues
Hence my rom is an example, its for d6503 but has a patch for D6502 thta can be flashed
Envious_Data said:
Yes/no
Most of the time patches exist for diffrent varients because of compatability issues
Hence my rom is an example, its for d6503 but has a patch for D6502 thta can be flashed
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So that means I'll land in trouble if I get some other variant of the phone. Thanks a lot for the information.
edios123 said:
So that means I'll land in trouble if I get some other variant of the phone. Thanks a lot for the information.
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Yep
You can flash a FTF for that varient or install a patch if your running a stock basdd custom rom
Cm12 and stuff like that already does it
Envious_Data said:
Yep
You can flash a FTF for that varient or install a patch if your running a stock basdd custom rom
Cm12 and stuff like that already does it
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I didn't get you. You mean to say that any ROM/kernel can be flashed on an variant with the help of a patch? But does every variant has its own patch for every ROM / kernel? But you mentioned earlier that your ROM has patch for only the D6502 variant right?
Sorry for my noobness. Please adhere.
The seller also mentioned that some parts in the software will be in Chinese.
edios123 said:
I didn't get you. You mean to say that any ROM/kernel can be flashed on an variant with the help of a patch? But does every variant has its own patch for every ROM / kernel? But you mentioned earlier that your ROM has patch for only the D6502 variant right?
Sorry for my noobness. Please adhere.
The seller also mentioned that some parts in the software will be in Chinese.
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My rom has a patch for D6502 varient
The only difference between D6503 and D6502 is system/etc/firmware
So if you flash a D6503 rom copy a that folder from a D6502 rom and all thats not working should work again, e.g wifi and mobile data
Envious_Data said:
My rom has a patch for D6502 varient
The only difference between D6503 and D6502 is system/etc/firmware
So if you flash a D6503 rom copy a that folder from a D6502 rom and all thats not working should work again, e.g wifi and mobile data
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Okay I got that. But what if I get a D6543 or something other than those two models?
Thank you for taking time to reply my queries.
edios123 said:
Okay I got that. But what if I get a D6543 or something other than those two models?
Thank you for taking time to reply my queries.
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Not quite sure, i asume it should be doable since its the same device just different model
There isnt much info about D6543 , LT50, LT50h and LT50u
edios123 said:
Okay I got that. But what if I get a D6543 or something other than those two models?
Thank you for taking time to reply my queries.
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The model D6543 is only sold in Brazil
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Z2 tablet SGP521_17.1.A.2.36_TW.ftf-->It have bug for low sensitivity
So I close it！
Now I get new firmware SGP521_17.1.A.2.69_TW.ftf, sensitivity is very good.
https://mega.co.nz/#F!bs4RSYRL!ap4NaqJq5eqKeF3vW1jrAw
It is work！Be enjoy！
dx9901mk5 said:
https://mega.co.nz/#!v8o1zQZD!72S2H9kh0C3Akk3pDuUCdRxq7wyg5mEwpbXrGxGDads
Z2 tablet SGP521_17.1.A.2.36_TW.ftf
It is work！
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Tested and it´s working with newest flashtool and this Firmware.
Thanks !!
Seems to be a Commercial & Journalists Version !
Does any one know where to grab the ftf file for the sgp511?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
I also am looking for the sgp511 ftf file
I wil try to make one following the instructions on xda.
I have made a FTF according to this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334653
- Device: SGP511
- Build number: 17.1.A.2.36
- Android version: 4.4.2
- Customization version, region, branding: Didn't understand how to find out this stuff exactly. Looked in the service menu etc., but there were different numbers...
It's a normal SGP511 without carrier branding, and it is a model for the countries IT,FR,EN,PL,NL,DE, so I suppose it's kind of European firmware version. Or global???
- Download link: http://ul.to/eqlrc7oc
Can you please upload that to somewhere else as I can't download from there (says too big for free users)
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
Next try
Uploaded the same FTF as in my above post to Mega:
https://mega.co.nz/#!rxQy2bJI!sOxzJzqvm3XDX7g5JpV9QURPOwyRr09d53moJUzCFCQ
Z2 tablet SGP521_17.1.A.2.36_TW.ftf-->It have bug for low sensitivity
So I close it！
Now I get new firmware SGP521_17.1.A.2.55_TW.ftf, sensitivity is very good.
https://mega.co.nz/#!iwQXWJ4Z!9RO7ptbAUGzZ8sKEXhR8qGmDNZvdAdHyzA7s9JIUt4o
It is work！enjoy！
Would be REALLY great if more Taiwanese / Chinese users could confirm that the new .55 firmware resolves the touch problem!
Because other users then knew that they only have to wait until the .55 firmware is released for their region! (And must not exchange their devices.)
@hasenbein1966
Would you also create a FTF file for the .55 firmware for model SGP511, that'll be much appreciated , cheers
???
How do you get to the idea that I have the .55 firmware?
Please read better!
Only dx9901mk5 has said that he has a Taiwanese .55 firmware (for SGP521!).
And this is the first time ever anyone claims to have gotten an update at all. No one knows whether it's true.
dx9901mk5 said:
Z2 tablet SGP521_17.1.A.2.36_TW.ftf-->It have bug for low sensitivity
So I close it！
Now I get new firmware SGP521_17.1.A.2.55_TW.ftf, sensitivity is very good.
https://mega.co.nz/#!iwQXWJ4Z!9RO7ptbAUGzZ8sKEXhR8qGmDNZvdAdHyzA7s9JIUt4o
It is work！Be enjoy！
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hasenbein1966 said:
???
How do you get to the idea that I have the .55 firmware?
Please read better!
Only dx9901mk5 has said that he has a Taiwanese .55 firmware (for SGP521!).
And this is the first time ever anyone claims to have gotten an update at all. No one knows whether it's true.
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It's true, I make this .55 FTF。
I'm sure it work ！！
dumbl3 said:
@hasenbein1966
Would you also create a FTF file for the .55 firmware for model SGP511, that'll be much appreciated , cheers
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SGP511 is not update to .55 firmware yet.(In my country ：Taiwan)
dx9901mk5 said:
Z2 tablet SGP521_17.1.A.2.36_TW.ftf-->It have bug for low sensitivity
So I close it！
Now I get new firmware SGP521_17.1.A.2.55_TW.ftf, sensitivity is very good.
https://mega.co.nz/#!iwQXWJ4Z!9RO7ptbAUGzZ8sKEXhR8qGmDNZvdAdHyzA7s9JIUt4o
It is work！enjoy！
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The llink is unavailable
i have dl the last ver. for flash tools, but there are nothing the Z2 TABLET driver, i have try flash this , but show error , say not found any drivers at there, what can i do, my is 0.9.15b ver
nos1609 said:
The llink is unavailable
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You can try it, agin！
eric1214 said:
i have dl the last ver. for flash tools, but there are nothing the Z2 TABLET driver, i have try flash this , but show error , say not found any drivers at there, what can i do, my is 0.9.15b ver
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Z2 tablet driver is the same as Z2 phone.
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You can try it, agin！
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Thank you! Already flashed it!
Here you go folks latest 402 firmware for UK generic handsets
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358545755
Thanks really appreciate your efforts and time
Thanks very much mate appreciate it
Thanks a lot!
Thanks for this
Does anyone have the ftf for the O2-UK firmware please?
SwiftSmoke said:
Here you go folks latest 402 firmware for UK generic handsets
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358545755
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does this has the LTE or the 4G icon for network?
marcoveli said:
does this has the LTE or the 4G icon for network?
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Not sure sorry I don't get 4G where I live :/ maybe someone in the main firmware thread can answer that for you, sorry.
marcoveli said:
does this has the LTE or the 4G icon for network?
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4g
Sorry if this is a silly question....
I'm coming from Samsung Galaxy S3 which was soooooo much easier to tinker with. It had a new ROM every week. Anyway, still getting used to my Z2, which I have finally unlocked the bootloader and rooted following the instructions from DoomLord. Anyway, if I flash the 402 UK firmware will I lose root? Can I get it back again if so ? Please excuse my Sony related ignorance !
alistairmscott said:
I'm coming from Samsung Galaxy S3 which was soooooo much easier to tinker with. It had a new ROM every week. Anyway, still getting used to my Z2, which I have finally unlocked the bootloader and rooted following the instructions from DoomLord. Anyway, if I flash the 402 UK firmware will I lose root? Can I get it back again if so ? Please excuse my Sony related ignorance !
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When you flash via flashtool you will lost root. But you can install the advance stock kernel from doomlord to have access to recovery again then install supersu
Any differences between this one and the Germany one ? I am currently have a problem with Germany version when it keep saying process.android.acore after a reboot. Wonder will version fix the issue?
Guys...you have tnx button - use it.
Say tnx to OP by pressing tnx button.
You are spamming thread with post thank you...
May I ask what apps (bloatware) are in this version?
Tnx guys...
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
SwiftSmoke said:
Here you go folks latest 402 firmware for UK generic handsets
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358545755
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Just a short info...
I'm from Croatia, tmobile branded device and flashing this firmware went very well.
Finally, 402 is on my device...
I tried to wait tmobile but they have to check Sony work, I guess they think they are smarter then Sony's engineers...
This is, actually nice change.
RAM consumption is better and firmware is faster and smoother... (flashed without any wipe)
Tnx mate for building and sharing ftf...
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
I am suffering this issue as well, anybody got an answer??
jrmgolem said:
I am suffering this issue as well, anybody got an answer??
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Which one?
You have to quote someone for easier understanding...
If you were refering to my post - yeah, today is even worse.
I think I'll download German generic and will try that..
funky0308 said:
Which one?
You have to quote someone for easier understanding...
If you were refering to my post - yeah, today is even worse.
I think I'll download German generic and will try that..
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Sorry!
Lol
jrmgolem said:
Sorry!
Lol
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So...same problems, right?
I'll try German and will post results after testing.
It could be better...
On tmobile (Croatia) firmware 55 4g worked on 50-70mbps (in good covered areas, of course) but on this one, can't get more then 7mpbs (same testing location)
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
funky0308 said:
So...same problems, right?
I'll try German and will post results after testing.
It could be better...
On tmobile (Croatia) firmware 55 4g worked on 50-70mbps (in good covered areas, of course) but on this one, can't get more then 7mpbs (same testing location)
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
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Mine is the Russian one, so I considered trying the uk one!
Crashing dialer
Hi,
Did anyone experience issues with this build ?
My dialer keeps crashing. I open it, it crashed, I try again, then I try to dial number it crashes. I got like at least 10 crashes per day, it is really annoying ...
Any ideas ?
Thanks.
Just installed the UK one and it's brilliant!
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
In case people did not know, T-Mobile has an update status page for Android devices. You can see how far along the 5.0 update has come for your device. It was mentioned on Phonearena.
https://support.t-mobile.com/community/phones-tablets-devices/software-updates#tmoSUPDocTitle
Bit pointless for this section, as there's no Z3...
Sent from my D6603 using XDA Free mobile app
It means Sony has not updated TMO with the info yet. That is understandable considering the international models don't even have a test version according to PTRCB. Once it's in testing (for TMO version: D6616) it will be listed.
Since you have the international version you will probably get it much earlier than us.
The Z1/Z3 are finally mentioned, status shows as "Manufacturer Development".
Now Z1s and Z3 in 2nd stage.
Sent from my D6616 using Tapatalk
ngvuanh said:
Now Z1s and Z3 in 2nd stage.
Sent from my D6616 using Tapatalk
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Proof? I still see them in Manufacturer Development.
My bad. I thought those devices listed under T-Mobile Testing are updated list.
Sent from my D6616 using Tapatalk
I doubt we will get it before the international versions.
abhinav.tella said:
I doubt we will get it before the international versions.
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Yep. Seems like a long wait..
Looks like bad news for the Z3, they are saying update is "Months" away not weeks.
"We’re working very hard on the Xperia Z3 Lollipop update for T-Mobile customers – and to ensure customers get the best possible experience with this update. We’re hoping to roll it out in upcoming months and will share more details as they’re available." -T-Mobile
Source:
http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/1/85...to-t-mobile-but-android-lollipop-update-could
Got root now...don't even care anymore!
That was fast, great timing lol.
lvlonkey said:
Got root now...don't even care anymore!
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Same here. Sony and T-Mobile are probably sad that this phone is now rooted lol I'm surprised that they tried very hard to block people from rooting it but screw them!
Root alone won't let you update to a generic 5.0.2 ROM though. Still need to unlock the bootloader.
Artood2s said:
Root alone won't let you update to a generic 5.0.2 ROM though. Still need to unlock the bootloader.
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No you do not. You can have root on a Sony lollipop rom with a locked bootloader.
However, if you mean CM or AOSP etc, then you always need an unlocked bootloader for that
gregbradley said:
No you do not. You can have root on a Sony lollipop rom with a locked bootloader.
However, if you mean CM or AOSP etc, then you always need an unlocked bootloader for that
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i had rooted and installed recovery in my d6616 already, that means my phone can flash international rom 5.0 ????
lethang90b said:
i had rooted and installed recovery in my d6616 already, that means my phone can flash international rom 5.0 ????
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If you have recovery you can create a pre-rooted flashable zip from a lollipop FTF for your device and flash it.
gregbradley said:
If you have recovery you can create a pre-rooted flashable zip from a lollipop FTF for your device and flash it.
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thanks. i found some rooms that have pre-rooted, such as [D66XX]{5.0.2} Flashable stock Lollipop pre-rooted collection & XZ dualrecovery
I assume that wifi calling will be lost with an international ROM. How about HD voice?
T-Mobile Z3 update got certified! (23.1.C.0.381)
https://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=26399
Not yet listed as "testing" on TMO site though, so I don't know if they received it it yet.
Lollipop goodness nearly inbound sony has confirmed build finished
Awesome.....
Cant wait
Sermpie said:
Awesome.....
Cant wait
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have you used lollipop at all? I have and I can now indeed wait. 5.1 just fixes a couple of issues it introduced, namely the notification up swipe and led.
I could not find one thing I prefer on lollipop over 4.4.4.
For those of us in the US, will we likely get the update around the same time as the India rollout? Since there is no carrier specific z3 compact, we shouldn't have to wait for the carriers to make their own?
Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app
root question
quick question
if i have root on kitkat,will i have root after updating???
asmorth said:
quick question
if i have root on kitkat,will i have root after updating???
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Nope
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asmorth said:
quick question
if i have root on kitkat,will i have root after updating???
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It is not a great idea to upgrade via official OTA if you are not on stock recovery (which - I think - is not your case, since I assume you are rooted on latest fw).
To make sure to keep root privileges, just wait for somebody here at xda-developers to release a pre-rooted firmware based on the official OTA, or if you are able to, build it yourself.
We have just to wait a few more days, hopefully!
Jac0verflow said:
It is not a great idea to upgrade via official OTA if you are not on stock recovery (which - I think - is not your case, since I assume you are rooted on latest fw).
To make sure to keep root privileges, just wait for somebody here at xda-developers to release a pre-rooted firmware based on the official OTA, or if you are able to, build it yourself.
We have just to wait a few more days, hopefully!
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Exactly!
http://m.pocketnow.com/2015/03/12/sony-xperia-z3-lollipop-update
It's coming!! Next week for Z3. Compact should be about there too right?
Sent from my D5833 running Android 5.1
5.1 binaries released
https://www.androidbeat.com/2015/03/sony-releases-android-5-1-binaries-xperia-devices/
Promises promises
Download and flash the Nordic rom. Faster, battery life is stellar and lollipop goodness.
I really dont like the disorientation of the Data icon..
djpeesh said:
Download and flash the Nordic rom. Faster, battery life is stellar and lollipop goodness.
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Flashing Nordic region ftf of the 5803 model?
Is that ok?
Different region is fine as they are generic.
But different model number is ok?
pdash79 said:
Flashing Nordic region ftf of the 5803 model?
Is that ok?
Different region is fine as they are generic.
But different model number is ok?
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Yes it is okay. I am using 5803 Nordic on my 5833
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pdash79 said:
Flashing Nordic region ftf of the 5803 model?
Is that ok?
Different region is fine as they are generic.
But different model number is ok?
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The main difference between the 5833 and 5803 is the lte bands. The 5833 is a TD-LTE model while the 5803 is a LTE A model. In India, airtel offers TD LTE, hence the TD LTE model for India.
djpeesh said:
The main difference between the 5833 and 5803 is the lte bands. The 5833 is a TD-LTE model while the 5803 is a LTE A model. In India, airtel offers TD LTE, hence the TD LTE model for India.
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Thats great then.
But if we do it, will we get the OTA update for the 5833 when they will be released?
Or probably we would need to flash them once they are out just as we are about to do now.
Not that much of a big deal in my opinion if we are doing that in the first place.
Sony is delaying it so much and if they are no issues as everyone is confirming, i think its the way to go.
Thanks for your inputs guys.
Off to flashing.
Regards,
Pdash
No Indian lollipop yet right? Z2 in India has the update but no luck for us. Probably a good thing. I spoke to Sony India who said Indian z3c will stay on Kitkat due to network issues.
Just came this morning
CHECK YOUR UPDATE CENTER NOW LOLLIPOP CAME FOR INDIAN Z3C USERS
My bad. The Sony service center folks don't know anything
https://xpericheck.com/device/SGP771
https://xpericheck.com/device/SGP712
just one customization for each model at the moment
Split screen support just made this tablet even better if that was even possible.
Anyone got the FTF? I am having a little trouble building it.
Nevermind, I had to use flashtool-0.9.18.6-windows to build the FTF (which then failed to flash)
So I upgraded back to flashtool-0.9.23.1-windows and it has flashed
Android 7.0
December security update.
Electronic Punk said:
Nevermind, I had to use flashtool-0.9.18.6-windows to build the FTF (which then failed to flash)
So I upgraded back to flashtool-0.9.23.1-windows and it has flashed
Android 7.0
December security update.
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you should use anyhow the latest version because before 0.9.23.x it didn't support nougat resulting in failed flashes, didn't brick or anything the device but the flash failed.
gbil said:
you should use anyhow the latest version because before 0.9.23.x it didn't support nougat resulting in failed flashes, didn't brick or anything the device but the flash failed.
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Thats cool, I was just getting java errors using the builder with the latest version!
Major drawback with 7.0 and the keyboard
There is no option to select different language from the keyboard like it was with CTRL - Spacebar before. In the settings also for the physical keyboard you can only select 1 language.
What the hell happened here....
And I now see that the update has been pulled !!!
What do u mean??
killuminati206 said:
What do u mean??
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It seems that sony has removed the update (nothing today on xpericheck and Xperifirm)
Hopefully ota comes tmrw or soon..
https://twitter.com/SonyMobileNews/statuses/822003390867787777
killdozer56 said:
It seems that sony has removed the update (nothing today on xpericheck and Xperifirm)
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Oh well thats no good. Im using the firmware currently. Its ok but when you compare marshmallow with root to it you only really get multi apps and new settings. With root you can use android n ify. Still a good update but having unlocked bootloader is pointless at the moment.
Hey, Can someone share TFT to SGP712 (lte) model? I would like to try it. Thanks!
BackHol3 said:
Hey, Can someone share TFT to SGP712 (lte) model? I would like to try it. Thanks!
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SGP712 is the WiFi model, SGP771 is the lte model
If sony has pulled the update from their servers there should be majors bugs
killdozer56 said:
SGP712 is the WiFi model, SGP771 is the lte model
If sony has pulled the update from their servers there should be majors bugs
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Yeah, SGP771 is the LTE model of course. There was a problem with third party audio and some encryption with SDcard.
Anybody please with 32.3.A.0.372 SGP771 link? is not in the list anymore.
Thanks
+1 for the link for any version. Bugs won;t stop people from tasting Nougat flavor
ch3mn3y said:
+1 for the link for any version. Bugs won;t stop people from tasting Nougat flavor
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/z4...a-z4-tablet-android-7-0-nougat-t3446349/page3