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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] nofroyo:
Hi,

Since Twrp and Clockworkmod usb storage access is not supported for our note device. Besides using Samsung kies to access internal sd data. Is their any other apps or work arounds that allow us to access the data via USB and or computer?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] nofroyo:
any suggestions
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
Install the device drivers onto your pc and plug in your phone? That's what I do.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] lyrick:
Lately I tried to upgrade my orange spv m500 to the newest rom upgrade available; One was made available by orange on the dutch site www.pocketpcclub.nl.

As I was installing the file the setup proces stopped while trying to upgrade the extended rom.

I tried and tried again, but to no afail. In my dispair i tried to upgrade with a spanish q-tek 1.11 rom. I ofcourse got the country code error and the wrong device id error......

I brought my spv m500 back to the shop; but the technicians couldnt replace the original extended rom.

So now im left with a spv without extended ROM.....

My device settings now are

Radio version: 1.12.00

Protocol version: 1337.42

Rom version: 1.12.00 WWE

ExtroM version: (empty field)

I still cant upgrade to the latest Extrom version............

Can anyone help me? Is it still possible to put back a working Ext rom?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] dan13l:
Is it a UK M500?

Did you back the original rom up before upgrading?

Have you looked on the ftp site for the original m500 rom?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] lyrick:
original Orange dutch Extended ROm version needed?

It's a NL rom(dutch) but I believe it has pretty much the same settings as the UK Version(few exceptions for GPRS settings I believe)

I havent found a original SPV M500 rom that comes with dutch settings.....So I would be very thankfull if somebody could upload such a version to the xda-ftp site.......
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] colderon:
Hello,

In the upload directory is the new rom for the SPV M500 Dutch. It is the real Dutch version. After you flash your Magician it has all the settings voor Orange NL even the location is already pre selected.

It's a modified rom for the Imate- Jam, modified by Orange.

If you use the Maupgrade_NoID.exe it will falsh every magician I guess.

It works on my MDA Comapact (PM10A). :)
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] Draexin:
And in case that doesn't work, I have the Extended_ROM directory (Dutch) on my pc, so if you want I can send it to you.

(Though I don't think I'll be checking this forum too often, so send an email to draexin AT gmail DOT com)

Good luck ^_^
[Galaxy S III Mini General] S3miniFin:
Cool.... What for...?
[Galaxy S III Mini General] KrRain:
Because now I have a backup of all partitions of my S3 Mini.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beenoliu:
An update 14.1.B.1.510 for Xperia Z Ultra has released today (2013.08.27), here's a FTF flash file from Flashtool.

This firmware is Taiwan version, because I have changed the CDA when I get root and then update from Update Service Pro.

I will update the Hong Kong version when it's coming out.

If you got SOD after flash my FTF file, please use Update Service to do the factory reset again.

Someone said it will resolve all problems.

Or you can change the CDA number via Root Explorer, it will make Update Service detect your device is Taiwan firmware, so you can update to 14.1.B.1.510. However, please backup your CDA number before you do the update.

Use Flashtool to flash.

Step 1: Open Flashtool, click the "Thunder" logo, select "Flashmode".

Step 2: Change source folder where you downloaded / place the FTF file(s).

Step 3: Select the Firmware you need, then click "Flash" button.

Step 4: Power off your phone, press the volume down key and plug the USB cable, wait the flashing complete.

Google Drive download link：

MEGA download link：

百度雲網盤連結 (yun.baidu.com)：

Screenshot：
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sats.mine2k4:
Instructions....

Please post some instructions on how to flash the FTF please...

Thank you in advance...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krumbs:
Will you also be able to upload the India version when it comes out? There are certain apps on it not available in the other ROMs.

Or, if will changing my build.prop allow me to download the Indian update? What should i change it too? Currently I have set it to Taiwan to download the 510 files...

Thanks for your time!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Yeaaa buddy !!! XR is here
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] m3dd0g:
Big THX to OP...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] corrado85:
work blocking that site.. and new mirror site available folks!?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] BAD_BOY_KIEV:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0lbmSV6yUD4TzlRY2M2bGdwbU0/edit?usp=sharing
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] corrado85:
gracias amigo!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gunblazer:
Do you need to be rooted/unlocked Bl to flash ftf with flashtool?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] corrado85:
im planning to flash this via fastboot like previously. my bootloader is unlocked atm.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Mucho79:
Flashing the 510 ftf via Flashtool gives me SODs.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
I also suffer from SODs with this FTF and I am back on 475.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] corrado85:
wait what? How -why- who- when?!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
It SOD during initial setup and then suffers from it every time it goes into deep sleep.

I don´t know why but I am now back on 475 with rooted system.img and it works normally.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
damn :( I came home from work to update the phone and after your feedback changed my mind.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] thatisazam:
changed mine too, but sony been consistent with the update efficiency, might as well wait til companion says the update is there~
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
I just updated mine and is working fine, no problems at all. The Keyboard can be configured with numbers on top like the Galaxy Note. :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Did u updated trough Sony PC compan ? :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
Flashtool with the FTF file attached to this thread
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
People conf that if you updating trough Sony PC company you getting no sod.

---------- Post added at 09:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:17 PM ----------

and last question did you been rooted trough Root 360 ?

;) thank u much !
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
No, I do not trust those tools.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
thank you ! :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] aaronqui:
Hi brosenz,

I am very new at this rooting process and unlocking bootloaders and stuff.

If i use the tool that is posted on this thread, do i have to have a rooted device?

some people say that the phone gets SOD when using this FTF file, however, you did not get that problem, is it because your phone is not rooted or is it because you used a different method for installing the FTF file?

Thanks,

Aaron
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
In my personal opinion SOD has nothing to do with FTF or the way you upgrade you firmware.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] aaronqui:
That is good to know!

what process did you use to update your firmware?

Is it the one stated on this thread?

Thanks,

Aaron
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
I've used all of them, Bridge, PC Companion and Flashtool. Probably the safer one for you is the Sony Bridge/PC Companion for Mac or Windows.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] aaronqui:
Yes but if i use sony bridge/pc companion, i cannot use this FTF file right? I will have to root my phone and change some values?

Thanks,

Aaron
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
I

didn't face any SOD issue

, I update via PC Companion and I didn't root yet, I read gfan China forum, people mention the current root method seems got some issue.

Base on my previous root - vroot (I fail in 360 root) - I dislike it do apps startup optimization in background, I try to close all, then the phone behavior weird where FC here and there, like YouTube and Stamina Mode. When I on back all, it behave ok. I hope something better root out soon, I don't like extra background process.

My review here - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2423062

The only problem I face is Sound enhancements Settings force closed.

Edit: I face that SOD issue already after sometimes. Now completely turning off that Optimisation Backlight.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beenoliu:
Some of your device getting SOD after flash the FTF, can try uncheck "Settings" -> "Display" -> "Optimised backlight"?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rx7boy22:
SOD Issue

Ok everyone I think I figured out why we are getting SOD. In the display settings there is a new option called "optimized backlight", this MUST be checked in order to not get SOD or the 60 sec or so long boot times. I might be wrong but so far if this enabled for me there is no SOD. So if it is disabled just enable it and do a restart.

Let me know what you guys experience.

John
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
That is a serious bug, Sony should be informed about it - otherwise, their support lines will be jammed.;)

If I had known it before, I would have tried but I am already back at 475. I am going to wait for a better SuperSU friendly root method and an update that solves the backlight problem obviously.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Drakosha:
I confirm that switching "Optimized backlight" to ON completely removes long delay at boot. There must be something really WEIRD in Ultra's Triluminous screen - no other phone I know has so much screen-related strangeness & problems.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
By the way I had this Optimized backlight - it make the screen look really dark. I just OFF it.

But before that, I don't face SOD also, I update via PC Companion.

I do repair phone as I face Sound Enhancement Setting Force Close issue - maybe due to previous rubbish root thing inside.

Now my phone working perfectly normal - no FC anywhere and smooth, didn't face lockscreen cannot wake up issue.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sweetrime:
I solved SOD issue.

1. Download FTF File ( using google Drive Link ), use flashtool -> flashing -> SOD.

2. Download other link(Mega), use flashtool -> flashing -> SOD.

3. Download 'Sony Update Service' -> Repair Handset -> i'm use 30 minutes. don't SOD.

Maybe FTF file problem..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Drakosha:
Another surprise ;) - Taiwan 510 FW comes with virus inside (!). DrWeb finds Android.SendSMS.Origin.427 in one of the bundled crapware - com.walkgame.seciao.apk. (located in /system/etc/customization/applications ). You need Rootexplorer to remove this.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
I can't see any difference with this Optimized backight option - double check white and blacks via *#*#7378423#*#* service tests and no noticable difference.. Hmmmm

Whoa seriously sony WTF
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] newstar:
No need root explorer to remove it, in security disable it's administration right and uninstall like normal
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Drakosha:
newstar, apk file still stays in its folder. "Uninstall" just removes an icon from the launcher. Check for yourself, if you wish. The only way to really remove this crapware, is Root Explorer.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
Ok, didn't find the said app using titanium backup. Where's the apk?

I updated to .510 via PC companion, modified build.prop.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] h11g:
i am getting sod issues also after updating to this ftf file. previously my phone is not rooted and running 475.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] etchie:
Im getting SOD issue too after update with flashtool and my zu cant turn off now. backlight on

press power button nothing happen. :(( :((

how I turn off my zu?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] m3dd0g:
Hold Power and Vol. UP buttons together...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] h11g:
wait awhile and your phone will get back to normal~!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] etchie:
battery empty then I charging and now back to normal

I think must downgrade to 475

because when I use 475, everything is normal. no SOD issue.

now back to normal after battery empty
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] m3dd0g:
You must flash .510 through Sony PC Software and you dont have any SOD.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Hogyoku:
I just flashed this file and my bootloader status is still Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes ? how is that possible
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Why not possible? Flashing FTF had nothing related with bootloader. It won't unlocked your bootloader.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Hogyoku:
Ahhh i tought that the bootloader needit to be unock to flash a tft file ... hahah thanks for the info !
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
If it is not a stock firmware, the bootloader needs to be unlocked. A stock firmware can be flashed wihtout unlocking the bootloader. Custom rom's require an unlocked bootloader.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
How serious this situation could be?, maybe there are other viruses or malware within the FTF file?, is this a reliable FTF file?, thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fbfree:
Mine is the same with yours, how do you deal with it? To back 475? or...... thx
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
I went back to 475. Now it seems like there are reports that the 510 works if the display setting is changed (auto adjustment disabled) but then I saw a post claiming that despite this, it still SOD while others report that it is stable with that safety measure taken.

I don't know what to think but it seems like I will try to flash it tomorrow (again) and see what happens, if I encounter new SODs, it will be back to 475.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adx_x:
update 510 using pcc or uc，you will be surprised,have no sods.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
What is pcc or uc?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
Sony PC companion. If you have installed and receive no update prompt, then modify your build.prop (requires root) like this
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
PCC - PC Companion http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/

UC? I think is US - Update Service http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
PCC and US is very Slowly！
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
What do you mean ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
You stay at China, probably that the reason.

I notice China is separating out the network, China people access others country site is slow, and we (at least it is at Malaysia) access China site is crazy slow.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
I have an unlocked bootloader so neither PC Companion or Update Service works. I will try the FTF again and disable the display power save feature that seems to be the cause of the SODs and if that would fail, I will return to 475 again.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Mucho79:
You can relock your bootloader again. Update via Sony Bridge after that.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] h11g:
to those who have issues with sod after flashing this tft file, you should proceed in repairing using sony mobile companion. after repairing confirm no problem with sod or any other reported issues.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] etchie:
mine still problem after repairing

so I wipe / factory reset again.

seem everything is normal now.

if sod issue happen again, i'll back to 475
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Safar_Ibrahim:
No for long, i done mine as well and keep rebooting still. back to 475 for now
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] etchie:
I'll try for 1 or 2 days.

if no problem. continue use 510 :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
I found the reason why the phone fake dead or SOD already!

I follow h11g re-repair my phone using Updates Service, everything run perfectly until I go un-tick the "Optimize Backlight".

Once you un-tick this thing, the phone will behave fake dead when startup the phone after switch off.

Don't ever un-tick "Optimize Backlight".

What I did later is immediate tick back the Optimize Backlight after success login to the phone and shutdown.

After that, I try switching on and off few times, and it behave normal, no fake dead & SOD.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
I am not going to relock the bootloader again since my perfectly working 475 with rooted system.img requires it. So I will try to flash the 510 today, checking the Optimize Backlight and see what happens. If it SODs again, then back to 475.

In fact, I prefer to use Flashtool over Update Service or Sony Bridge since I just feel more secure, I can see on the log what it is flashing etc, not risking "user friendly" error messages that says nothing from Update Service or Bridge.;)

It seems like there is a bug related to Optimize Backlight with the 510, that's for sure.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
I had SOD and fake dead with "Optimize Backlight" on.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Guitarfreak26:
Would relocking the bootloader and flashing this get bravia engine working again or have i permanently lost drm keys?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] m3dd0g:
Optimized backlight is working when you flash through pcc.

Gesendet von meinem C6802 mit Tapatalk 4
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] GOF007:
The problem seem to arises after you turned it off not when it is on.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] m3dd0g:
I can turn on off on off there is no sod. I had also sod when i flashed through flashtool believe me everything is working and battery had much improved.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Yes bro, you permanently lost DRMkeys.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beenoliu:
If you got SOD after flash my FTF file, please use Update Service to do the factory reset again.

Someone said it will resolve all problems.

Or you can change the CDA number via Root Explorer, it will make Update Service detect your device is Taiwan firmware, so you can update to 14.1.B.1.510. However, please backup your CDA number before you do the update.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
I know I also have that issue previously.

Actually the Optimize Backlight can be use on or off but just a bit tricky.

Now try turn it on and immediate shutdown the phone.

In your next turn on, you will notice they is no fake hang during startup.

Also no SOD when lock the screen.

And you can un-tick it and still no SOD when lock the screen.

Just remember must tick back before you plan shut down the phone again.

Conclusion is there is no fake hang when the Optimize Backlight is turned on before you shut down.

The SOD after lock the screen won't happen if your startup never face fake hang.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
No, it is not after you off the phone, the optimized backlight must turn on before switching off the phone.

See here - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2425628
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Oh niice :) Cyanogen is coming!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
Yeah，Correct
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kingrichards:
Using the flash tool it is not detecting the 510 firmware and also saying my phone is locked?

Help!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] etchie:
it works !!

no fake hang during startup and no sod when lock the screen

thanks for your tips :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jatinrungta:
is it me or flashtool cannot extract system.sin from this ??? :confused:

downloaded 3 times but still the same :cry:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mrfarhatadib89:
i just updte to .510

SOT asides,

why the notification updte on my phone

about the .510 updte is not going away?

edited:

after refreshing the updte cntre

the notifiction is gone

and i also have the fake hang

and SOD bugs
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sev7en:
Hi,

I just repacked this firmware for the direct flashing...

Now in uploading...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
What's the difference or advantage of direct flashing?, thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sev7en:
The difference is if you have not a TW branded phone, you have to root it before, change the build.prop then get the update via PC Companion.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
Thanks for the clarification
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] galmpan:
My phone keeps rebboting after installing this firmware.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bearpc100:
Is there anyone who has purchased Xperia Z Ultra Hong Kong version in Hong Kong directly?

I have a screen problem as others have, but a little bit different. I want to post the dropbox link, but XDA do not allow me.

I am contacting the Sony Care Hong Kong for service, and they ask me to provide receipt of purchase in HONG KONG.

I bought mine in Hong Kong but I dumped the receipt when I came back to Canada to empty my pocket. And I don't

remember the store name exactly for re-issuing the receipt. You know how Hong Kong looks like. So many buildings and

stores...wow..

Anyway, even I provided my IMEI number, but they still insist the receipt. I don't understand why for this model is just 2 month

old in the world!

So...I am asking the members here.

Is there anyone who lives in Hong Kong? and can you send the receipt to my email? Please?

By the way, I will never buy any sony product in my life any more! I never had any problem with Samsung and Apple!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nemmie_cz:
If u paid by card, you could maybe try to give them account statement
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bearpc100:
No, The rep says, I have to provide receip or invoice to verify my phone is Goods of Hong Kong.

What a service Sony has... I even said I'd pay the delivery, but no help from them.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
This is perfectly normal, they need to verify where the unit was bought as it is bound by that countries warranty codes. This is normal for any electrical item. The only choice you have is to contact the store and get it reissued.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bearpc100:
Then, what is the warranty for? If they define their warranty as Retailer's warranty, I can understand what you're saying. But I am talking about

Manufacturing warranty of SONY. Sony is world-wide company, not like a small local electronic company. Many electronic company provide their manufacturing service according to manufacturing date in case customer can not provide purchase date. This is a common sense. And Sony doesn't have proper inventory system or proper distribution channel? Yes, they have! Then they can verify the item if it was meant to be for Hong Kong or not with IMEI number or serial number. And what is definition of authorized dealer? If someone buy Sony product as a second hand from a person, it immediately lose its manufacturing date even though it has been released only 4 month ago, for example (assuming no receipt)? No receipt No warranty is totally nonsense. Sony is not "SONY" any more. Stupid company...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Manufacturers warranty is still country specific, so a phone bought in far East is only bound by warranty in that country, that's the whole point. This is the case for Apple, or Sony down to the smallest product developer. It's nothing to do with Sony particularly, they just abide with that countries laws, blame the courts.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bearpc100:
I think you forget something. I know manufacturer's warranty can be country specific. But this doesn't mean No receipt No warranty has to be followed always in specific country unless it is elucidated in law. Sony can accept it if they want for its brand image and customer care. And this case is for sure manufacturing defect. Just the number of people who face this problem is less compared to who does not. If it was more, Sony would have made recall for this product. Have you brought your iphone (if you had) to Apple store in China? I have, when I was their for work for a while. They didn't ask any receipt when they saw my iphone is recently released one at that time. I dropped it so the screen got broken. I got the screen replaced. Of course I paid for replacing screen for it isn't warranty covered unless it is manufacturing defect, but I wasn't asked about receipt strictly at least. I am not trying to praise Apple. I am trying to say what is the common sense. Even the judge in the court make a conclusion in extenuation of criminal's circumstance. Then am I worse than these criminals?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] BaronInkjet:
My GF has an AT&T GS3, and is having fits answering calls thru Google Voice. When a call comes in, the phone says the call is from an unknown number and makes her open keyboard and choose to accept the call, and often calls get missed. My I-9300 does not do this, so I figure it is something AT&T has tweaked on phone.

Has anyone else had ths problem? I have looked through everything, and can't find a way to remove the additional step in answering calls.

Thanks!