yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
this FTF is created from my Phones4u unlocked handset.its UK generic fimware without any bloadware. should work on other unlocked european hanset too. here is the link

https://mega.co.nz/#!txkCQArB!LMVBizNxSHpuqqvgIEPLsQWJPpxvgUXSXr7zYWz8gqw

Here is the quick guide to flash ftf using flash tool.

The first thing that you need to Download last version. Search google for latest version

Step 1 : Download the Flash tool and install it. Open "C:\Flashtool\drivers"

Run the program “Flashtool-drivers” .Check the option “Select components to install” and find the phone for which you want to flash the ftf file In this case Xperia Z2. Select both ”Flashmode drivers” and “Fastboot drivers”. Click the “install” button and wait till drivers are installed on your PC. If you are using window 8.1 64bit, follow this guide to install these drivers

64-Bit editions of Windows require digitally signed drivers. The problem is that many devices ship with unsigned drivers. Today, I'll show you how to install them regardless.

Keep Pressing shift button and select restart.

Once your Computer has rebooted you will need to choose the Troubleshoot option.

Then head into Advanced options.

Then Startup Settings.

Since we are modifying boot time configuration settings, you will need to restart your Computer one last time.

Finally, you will be given a list of startup settings that you can change. The one we are looking for is “Disable driver signature enforcement”. To choose the setting, you will need to press the F7 key.

That’s all there is to it. Your PC will then reboot and you will be able to install unsigned drivers without any error message

Now open ”C:\Flashtool\firmwares”, copy paste the downloaded ftf file specific to your xperia device & latest firmware.

Run FlashTool

Step 2 : Switch off your xperia,wait for 30 seconds, Insert USB Cable in PC first & hold “Volume Down or volume up” button while you insert cable in Xperia phone. Green light in notification LED confirms that phone has been connected successfully.

Step 3 : Notice the “Black Thunder” option in the top most left corner. Click & Choose option “flashmode”.

Click “Select source folder” and select the copied ftf file from “C:\Flashtool\firmwares” and check the option “Wipe Data”. Under option “Misc” , check mark the option “No Final verification” if you are on Android 4.0.4 ICS Stock version.

Click OK, now Flashtool will prepare files for flashing & flash the selected ftf file on your xperia device.

Start the phone once the flashing is done. The first reboot will be very slow. after that.

That's it you are done.
[Xperia Z2 General] Strangeland16:
Thanks for posting this its greatly apprecaited
[Xperia Z2 General] wroenadinho:
will this work over the top of a Vodafone uk branded version.

Thanks
[Xperia Z2 General] stinkypoo:
Link is dead :(
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
i will upload it tomorrow on torrent
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
i highly dought as i only tested on unlocked bootloader unit. Voda or any other carrier handset is coming with LB.
[Xperia Z2 General] augie7107:
You don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash stock ftf file with flashtool.

This will work fine on any branded set but will replace firmware with generic so no network specific apps (bloatware).

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Please do. Dropbox is capped at 200GB per day.

This file generated some serious interest.
[Xperia Z2 General] stinkypoo:
Please do
[Xperia Z2 General] Strangeland16:
Yes this will work onto of Vodafone as that's what I did
[Xperia Z2 General] corallus:
Excellent. I fully intend to de-o2 my handset as soon as they ship, thanks.
[Xperia Z2 General] fkofilee:
I tried to install this on a Locked BL Belonging to Vodafone and it didnt work...
[Xperia Z2 General] stinkypoo:
I can't see why it won't work what error did it give ?
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
download link is updated now
[Xperia Z2 General] Strangeland16:
I'm on Vodafone with a locked boot loader and can confirm that I have flashed this firmware and also the other firmwares on here several times with no issues. So should work for you
[Xperia Z2 General] WallaceWells:
Hi everyone!

Please be kind if this is a stupid question :laugh:

Got my Z2 from vodafone today as they have carrier exclusivity. I know that debranding the phone will do nothing with regards to the SIM lock status of the phone, however I want to get every step out of the way as soon as possible. :)

Is it okay to flash the firmware BEFORE having received an unlock code and will an unlock code for the network just remain the same or should I wait until the phone is unlocked and then apply the debranding?

Any advice appreciated!

(Also: Has anyone who has flashed noticed speed increases or anything that doesn't work smoothly? It seems only VODAFONE UPDATE is impossible to get rid of and I wonder if it's worth the drama ;)).

THANKS GUYS!
[Xperia Z2 General] Strangeland16:
yes my vodafone uk z2 was simlocked when i flashed mine with no dramas havent really noticed any problems except no bloat now from vodafone all phones features work as they should and i also find battery is a tiny bit better. it wont make any difference to the sim lock before or after
[Xperia Z2 General] stinkypoo:
Cheers op now flashed and got the free films as well no more Vf rubbish and unlocked as well
[Xperia Z2 General] Strangeland16:
how did you get the free films i couldnt find them when i looked earlier could find the games but not the films anywhere ?
[Xperia Z2 General] stinkypoo:
I just went to the xperia lounge and they are they downloading Elysium as we speak
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
wow, when i try to download it say voucher is currently unavailable. dont know whats going on. even reported to sony
[Xperia Z2 General] stinkypoo:
Strange they work perfectly I had to update the app and download pass
[Xperia Z2 General] dibdab214:
I uninstalled the lounge app and updated it and the movies showed up
[Xperia Z2 General] stinkypoo:
I have just Been told the .69 uk fw has been released ii can't locate it
[Xperia Z2 General] augie7107:
Use PC Companion? If you use Xperia Update Checker, you can tell if its on the Sony servers yet.
[Xperia Z2 General] feis:
Checked on phone and on pc companion, no updates here
[Xperia Z2 General] stinkypoo:
Evidently if you got it from mobiles.co.uk the update is out apparently
[Xperia Z2 General] feis:
Got mine from cpw, so i guess its just a matter of hours or worst case scenario days :D
[Xperia Z2 General] iblackymb:
Hi!

The flash procedure is the same as the z1? Ive searching but i didnt found any z2 flash guide. Mine is the z2 branded by vodafone spain.

Thanks
[Xperia Z2 General] augie7107:
Yes it is but flashtool must be version 0.9.15.0 or later.
[Xperia Z2 General] iblackymb:
Thanks!

One last question, do i have to check some of the exclude options? Im not sure about the ta partition.
[Xperia Z2 General] Strangeland16:
No don't uncheck anything leave it all as it is
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
User guide added to OP
[Xperia Z2 General] ash_co:
if I install this firmware will the phone update to the newest firmware if any becomes available?
[Xperia Z2 General] WallaceWells:
Yes, once the firmware is flashed, Sony is drama-free about this. Big advantage over Samsung and HTC.

What I did was this: Immediately after flashing the firmware from here, I did a repair through Sony PC Companion (basically that downloads the firmware again and flashes it "officially" from a Sony server, it is not a needed step...). Update centre correctly reports on available updates (or lack thereof).

On a previous unlocked Sony Xperia Z (where I debranded O2 firmware), all OTA updates available for the flashed software version (unbranded Nordic region) have been downloaded and applied correctly. YAY SONY!
[Xperia Z2 General] raducanmihai:
Ok, so I have a little problem. I installed FalshTool 0.9.16.0 on a Win 8 64bits computer. I did all necessary steps regarding installing unsigned drivers. I also checked "USB debugging".

I connect the phone in flash mode, it says flash mode detected and the notification led blink red and then green. The screen on the phone remains black and no notification led. I pressed the upper left corner "flash", selected the firmware, it said "preparing files" and the phone disconnected and restarted normally.

I also tried on a Mac and (almost) the same problem: I connect the phone, "flash mode detected" and after about 30 sec it says "disconnected" and the phone restarts.

Any thoughts?

PS: On my Windows PC I have Sony Update Service and Sony Bridge installed and on my Mac I also installed Sony Bridge. Maybe one of those program interfere with FlashTool?
[Xperia Z2 General] fkofilee:
Duhhhhhhhhhhhh.................. I managed to install it, think it was just the pc i was using xd

Great upload, thank you
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
I have sus installed on my windows 8.1 64bit and flashed few times after that. No problem. Did u get prompt for installing unsigned drivers. Also try to install both flash mod and fast boot drivers by holding down up and down vol key. Also check device manager for any yellow question mark while fone is in fastboot and flash mod.
[Xperia Z2 General] raducanmihai:
I managed to do it from my Mac. I think I know what the problem was. I noticed that if you connect the device in "flash mode" and leave it untouched , after 30 sec to 1 min it automatically exists flash mode and reboots normally. On my Windows PC I was a little slow setting things up, and by the time FlashTool finished preparing the files, the phone already was rebooted in "normal mode" and I got a pop up window saying that I should connect the phone in flash mode. I was afraid to do that fearing that if it starts flashing and the phone disconnects I'll have a beautiful brick.
[Xperia Z2 General] wroenadinho:
im trying to flash this, but all 3 options under wipe are checked already. is this correct? also under misc do I need to check "no final verification" as obviously im not running Android 4.0.4 ICS.

Thanks
[Xperia Z2 General] raducanmihai:
I didn't check/uncheck anything. I left everything as it was(except selecting the correct firmware, of course). One more thing: some times the progress bar stops filling up and you might think it doesn't work anymore, but don't disconnect it, leave it be. It takes 7-10 minutes to complete. Hope this helped.
[Xperia Z2 General] wroenadinho:
thanks for your response.

I did that and when it was preparing files, my phone booted up and the process cancelled.

it says something on the lines of - make sure you're not connected in mtp mode and usb debugging is selected.
[Xperia Z2 General] raducanmihai:
It's exactly what happened to me (check a few posts before). The way I did it: I prepared the files first. Start FlashTool, wait the checks it's doing and when it says it ready press the thunder in the upper left corner. Select the correct firmware and press "flash". It says "preparing files". When it's ready a pop-up window will ask you to connect the phone in "flash mode". Only now connect the phone pressing the volume down pressed (in flash mode).

Good luck!

PS: Let me know if it works.
[Xperia Z2 General] BanziBaby:
Quick question, I flashed the v69 TW ftf file to get rid of 3's carrier bloat & boot screen, just wondering if it safe to downgrade if needed from v69 TW to v55 UK ftf file?
[Xperia Z2 General] raducanmihai:
Sorry, I don't know. I went from .55 Vodafone to .55 UK (it's actually EU according to service menu) and the phone is sim free, network free, and unlockable bootloader
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
Like I said in guide. Try pressing vol up or down. For me volume down worked and yes leave everything untouched after selecting firmware. Progress bar stops at even 90% don't touch your phone its OK. Some times progress bar stays there for fee min
[Xperia Z2 General] wroenadinho:
Thanks for help. it worked a treat I turned mtp off and put on mass storage instead.
[Xperia Z2 General] BanziBaby:
Cheers for the reply anyway mate, hopefully someone will know :)
[Xperia Z2 General] wroenadinho:
cynnwyssyhoss

when is the .69 update rolling out, it showing this is still the latest update.

what apps has everyone deleted on this, if you delete background defocus, it doesn't remove it from the camera app itself does it?

thanks
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
You can download all those camera mods from Google play.just click the + sign at the top right.69 is not available for uk yet.
[Xperia Z2 General] raducanmihai:
[MENTION=5190312]wroenadinho[/MENTION]: Some of the camera apps (like "AR effects" and "Background defocus") can't be uninstalled. Everything you install from the "+" sign can also be uninstalled.
[Xperia Z2 General] poo-tang:
OP, Are you sure this is UK Generic? Looks more like French Generic after flashing to me. :confused:

Thanks for the upload anyway as nice to have some choice :)
[Xperia Z2 General] SaintyUK:
I was under the impression that generic UK is:

Black - 1281-0821

White - 1281-0822
[Xperia Z2 General] cedropol:
Yes It will be possible to downgrade but with loosing all data.
[Xperia Z2 General] BanziBaby:
Yeah I did flash it back to the supposed UK .55 firmware that seems to be more french than UK but have had a couple of play services crashes which I didn't have with the Taiwan .69 firmware so will be flashing back to that.

One thing I did notice after flashing .55 one was I wasn't prompted to enter google account details & had to enter then though the accounts option, it then downloaded a couple of updated apps but not all my apps like it usually does, I had to download then one by one through play store, also noticed that the speed of downloading & installing apps on .55 was much slower than on .69 firmware.
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
this firmware is complied from Phones4u UK unlocked handset. this got to be UK generic. Also can you please send me your build prob or screenshot of software info from service manu. tnx
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
can you please send me your build prob or screenshot of software info from service manu
[Xperia Z2 General] SaintyUK:
Unfortunately I don't own the device yet. It's based around info I've gathered from the Internet.
[Xperia Z2 General] BanziBaby:
Th reason I said it looked more french than UK was due to the fact the screen where you choose language was in french at the top but UK was ticked further down, there was also something called jeux Gameloft on one of the home screens & also in the app drawer & neo reader scanner was also installed.
[Xperia Z2 General] raducanmihai:
I think "for French" thing comes from the fact that first language that is selected by default when you first boot up the phone after flash is French. But it the service menu/software info it says: phone software version: Generic and File system version: EURO_LTE
[Xperia Z2 General] cedropol:
Anyway I think you should make factory reset after downgrade, probably during flash you did not check wipe data and luckily did not get bootloop.
[Xperia Z2 General] raducanmihai:
Wipe is checked by default in FlashTool if he didn't uncheck anything.
[Xperia Z2 General] BanziBaby:
[MENTION=5174939]cedropol[/MENTION] I did a factory reset on the phone first & AFAIK flashtool does a full wipe on the phone as well as it wipes all data (ie no stock images or vids on phone after the flash)

[MENTION=4230314]raducanmihai[/MENTION] I agree mate, I didn't uncheck any options in flashtool & it does a full wipe, will be flashing back to .69 today.
[Xperia Z2 General] Cristan:
link dep

reup please!
[Xperia Z2 General] kamalaggi:
Looking at the links on the Sony website and a google search suggests that

1281-0821 is UK generic Black

1281-0822 is UK generic White

http://eshop.sonymobile.com/gb/buy/xperia-z2-White/1281-0821/

http://eshop.sonymobile.com/gb/buy/xperia-z2-White/1281-0822/

1281-5806 might be specific to Phones4U handsets.

Also is there anyway to edit the build.prop before flashing the ftf file?
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
these are just county code kind of thing i have checked all the software versions in uk(P4u, voda, CPW, three uk, o2) non or them contain 0821or 0822.

As far as editing build prop goes, you have to root,if you already done then it wont make any difference.
[Xperia Z2 General] kamalaggi:
I just looked at a mates generic uk Z2 and his CDA is 1282-0226
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
My box also shows same. Can u pls upload his service menu/software info screenshot please. I'll be very thankful
[Xperia Z2 General] strongylad28:
Sorry if this is a noob question, this is the first Sony device i've ever owned (Flashed my ass off on my SGH , HTC and GNEX devices though!)

Whats the benefits of this if I am with an o2 locked device? Will this then allow me to unlock the bootloader? Mines currently a big fat NO and the phone is stock as they come.

Also will this delete any info on the phone? I imagine it will flash settings etc(?) but I mean images, videos etc?

Verrrry interested if this gives me unlockable bootloader :)
[Xperia Z2 General] feis:
No it wont give you unlockable bootloader, you are kinda screwed
[Xperia Z2 General] strongylad28:
Damn haha , thought I was onto a winner there. Nevermind, fingers crossed for a locked bootloader root exploit oneday
[Xperia Z2 General] kamalaggi:
I just went to my local Phones4U store and played about with the one they had on display. I went in to service menu and It had a CDA of 1282-0226.

Is there anyway to edit the build.prop of this ftf before flashing or without root? Or is there anyway to change the cda before flashing with SUS or PC Compainion.

I'm unable to lock my bootloader so I can't change my build.prop.
[Xperia Z2 General] nintendolinky:
Rather that change a build.prop of an ftf, why don't you just flash the stock uk ftf file.
[Xperia Z2 General] kamalaggi:
Don't think the proper stock uk ftf file is available yet for download.
[Xperia Z2 General] nintendolinky:
The one in this thread is it, isn't it.
[Xperia Z2 General] kamalaggi:
I've installed the one in this thread but it looks like french generic because it has french apps instead and the cda doesn't match the UK generic one.

I need together back to UK generic for warranty purposes.
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
This can only be done using build prop. Unfortunately it's not possible is you got a locked BL. This is the orginal P4U firmware screen shot

View attachment 2734119
[Xperia Z2 General] kamalaggi:
Can anyone post a ftf of this firmware please?
[Xperia Z2 General] nintendolinky:
Can you provide the build.prop
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
Here you go.Both buid and default.prop

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?cq54qoe1mjfuk1b

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ud8cnp6l8ys82ps
[Xperia Z2 General] SaintyUK:
Just to confirm this is "Customized FR".

See proof below taken from encrypted log file within Sony Update Service:

Please could @rehanraza or a mod rename this thread?
[Xperia Z2 General] rehanraza:
Yea I also realised it. Will upload the correct FTF tomorrow. Stay tuned
[Xperia Z2 General] SaintyUK:
Customised UK ie generic has already been posted here.
[Xperia Z2 General] Saiyartan:
I'm new to this. I'm trying to do this but I keep getting an error saying bad block. I'm redownloading the file: D6503_17.1.A.2.55_EURO_LTE.ftf file to see if that's the problem. I have Flashtool installed, selected the black lightning image, select the file I wanted to flash and got that error. At first I had USB set to MTP but I've changed that. I however can't find USB Debugging mode anywhere? that might be the problem? Thanks in advance for any help.

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Got it to install, happy that I've no longer got that three bloatware but this version seems to come with extra stuff? Microsoft exchange? is this normal? Also having problems getting it to auto set date and time.

Edit: Seem to be having a problem with my sim? keep losing my service and I'm unable to get mobile data to work.
[Xperia Z2 General] prazvt:
I'm a little confused. I bought my unlocked / sim-free Z2 from Clove in the UK; is the above firmware the stock firmware for my phone?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] microsd16:
hello people....

i had updated and rooted my Xperia Z Ultra C6802 to 14.3.A.0.757 few days back and today i realized that NFC icon does not show up on taskbar even when it is switched on.....i downgraded the firmware and i get the NFC icon on the phone.:confused: And after rooting and again updating to the latest version when the phone booted up for the first time it showed NFC firmware is updating plz don't switch off the phone and that also was successful

So was just wondering if this a bug with the firmware or something wrong at my end..... can someone plz confirm the same with this version of firmware on his phone
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Jecmenn:
Same here. Probably FW bug.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] microsd16:
i am right now updating my phone via PCC to the official firmware without root will check on that firmware and post the result here;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brain soul:
It still would not appear. I think its a software problem for non LTE XZU. I tried flashing a LTE ftf to my C6802 and NFC icon is there But upon going back to non LTE ftf or to the origina firmware version, l NFC does not appear again.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] microsd16:
Nope it appeared it after update via pcc :rolleyes: and again vanished when i rooted it by flashing the zip file in recovery :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erkanibrahim:
Hi everyone.Im Erkan live in Jakarta.Have a serious problem with my Samsung Galaxy S4.The device is 16gb internal memory (8 Gb User Avaible)The device was rooted a few days ago.Worked perfect after rooted even i was uninstall some unnecessary carrier applications like youtube,twitter,dll for gain some space on internal memory.

However internal memory was still not enough for me Thats why i start to search at google about "swap memory" external to internal.i was wish that i can use my 32Gb External sd card as a "internal memory" like i did before with my other phone before galaxy S4.i foun "adb command list" and all i can success is when i want to install game (apk),system move it to the sd card automaticly.But the games data file still need to place on internal memory coz i couldnt success the swap memory.

Then my problem start.When i search more about swap memory i found one post.Person said at there "just edit ur build.prop or replace mine below the link".i was think that replacement is more safe that is why i backed my "build.prop" file to the sd card and replace the my "build.prop" file in system folder with "build.prop" file in post (throught Root Explorer Copy Paste).After i did it phone screen immeaditely blank,reboot and after "Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i 9500" screen phone hang (Picture 1).Power button useless that s why i must unplug batter and plug again everytime when i wanna turn on phone.Result was same.Always hang.later i enter "recovery mode by Volume Up/Home/Power Button.There is a lot of menu.i try to reach my backup "build.prop" on sd card couldnt success.(i found "mount sd card" option.Choice it.Nothing happened) When i click "Reboot now" option still hang.when i research about stiuation i found "adb pull and push" commands so i pull corrupt build.prop file from android/system folder to my harddisk for edit then want to push it to android/system folder again.But i couldnt find original build.prop file for edit/replacement which same with my phone.also search a original build.prop file for Samsung Galaxy S4 but no result.Just found one build.prop but when i check file in notepad i was see that the android version is different.(4.2.2 i found,4.4.2 i m using on my device).So phone still contunie to hang.I dont know where is the "original Build.prop file for Samsung Galaxy S4 Gt i9500 with Kitkat) also i dont have access to my sd card for backup Build.prop.But when i use "adb devices" command,computer still recognize the phone.İn recovery mode phone also charging.

is there any help?it will great appreciated.

Thanks a lot.