yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
SI Number is the sales item number. This number should match that which is also listed on the box of the phone.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2722908

1282-0226 is the Customized UK (Generic UK), which XperiFirm has. Did you go through the full setup? Some variation of the firmware doesn't connect to the mobile network right away unless you go through the first time setup. The other is the internet settings may not of been automatically downloaded either depending on firmware region that you have to do this manually as well.

Are you sure yours is still network locked?
[Xperia Z2 General] Risc0n:
Does XperiFirm have the 314 version? I updated to the German variant, but want to go back to UK. Can anyone confirm it is out for UK? If so can someone create an FTF for it please.
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
No UK. The German one is the same base as the UK will be (unless we get a version skip). Just use the German one.

If you need to be on a UK stock, go back to 402;
[Xperia Z2 General] gadjet:
Customization number list?

ignore i cant read applogies
[Xperia Z2 General] norti:
Try XperiFirm (it's linked in the first post below the ftfs), it scanned all the available CDAs.
[Xperia Z2 General] tamir_89:
Can anyone please put up Hong kong firmware on torrent, any HK firmware, 55, 69, 402, 314, any? I tried to download this .402 from the google drive, but if fails at 98% every goddamn time...

thank you

my camera app version shows, 1.0.0.0 and keep getting this" unfortunately, camera has stopped" error... I've tried , flashing other fw, resetting, factory reset, but nothing works...
[Xperia Z2 General] shahabk818:
I'm trying to flash a firmware, I turn off the device hold down the vol down and plug in the usb as instructed then after 1 min my stupid phone randomly turns on! even when I start flashing... and it disconnects from Flashtool
[Xperia Z2 General] knoxploration:
You can download and make it all by yourself very easily. (I just did the US/Canada .314 firmware myself a couple of days ago).

Get XperiFirm:

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142

Click the model in the left column, sort by country and click Hong Kong, then you can choose either .314 or .402. It will download automatically for you on confirmation, and save as multiple separate files. You then combine these with Flashtool following the instructions here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1676304

(You'll find a field you need to fill in, but it's greyed out. Double-click on it and it becomes a selector dialog.)
[Xperia Z2 General] reignzy:
I would suggest waiting until flashtool tells you to plug it in.

Flashtool does need a few minutes to load the data
[Xperia Z2 General] khrystyan27:
Hi guys!

I want to update to 17.1.2.A.0.314 - Unbranded Germany. Do you guys have issues with this firmware?

I have 17.1.1.A.0.402 - Unbranded UK, and I'm experiencing a bit of battery drain. :(
[Xperia Z2 General] jeremy.shi:
the link to Australia Optus .55 FTF (provided by Alarum): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4TUxRTrdrtAN21YQ2IxLS1ZNlE/edit?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
In a word, no.
[Xperia Z2 General] khrystyan27:
Can you give me more details please? Are you on .314 right now? Are you rooted?

I want to know if the .314 has battery drain issues and if there is any "app has stoped working" or " app not responding" problems. Any lag issues aswell?
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
314 and rooted.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54709571&postcount=26 answers the first question.

No problem as far as the other questions are concerned.

Suggest you try it.
[Xperia Z2 General] khrystyan27:
Can I factory restore a rooted phone from the settings menu?
[Xperia Z2 General] S M G:
Yes you can, but it wont necessarily unROOT your phone.
[Xperia Z2 General] khrystyan27:
No, I don't want to do that...

I want to do a factory reset, flash latest .314 Unbranded Germany and then root my phone. I want a clean firmware flash. :)

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@LenAsh, thanked all your posts man! I really appreciate your help!

I will start flashing my phone when the firmware download is complete. :) I'll post the final results!
[Xperia Z2 General] S M G:
In that case, simply use the Flashtool in the OP and select

APPSLOG

CACHE

USER DATA

under "WIPE" and you'll be good to go.

This is how i do it if i'm feeling particularly meticulous:

Factory reset in settings->Backup & Restore

Setup device again on current FW

Enable USB debugging & Unknown sources

Switch off phone and in Flashtool select the above mentioned options and flash the new firmware.
[Xperia Z2 General] eseregin:
But in reality it WILL brake root....

You will need to use root tool again
[Xperia Z2 General] kirby76:
I've been using it for a week about, it does work smoothly without any lag. Sadly it didn't solve the call quality issue, it's terrible for me furthermore.

Honestly, anyone raise his/her hand if you satisfied with your Z2's call quality. :eek:
[Xperia Z2 General] S M G:
Not disputing that, however it would appear that in rare and isolated cases ROOT is not broken and actually still works, but in MOST cases root is broken as you said.
[Xperia Z2 General] khrystyan27:
I can really say I'm satisfied with the call quality of the Z2. No issues with .402 or .314. I flashed .314 about 10 hours ago, and till now only 1% battery gone.

I'm very, very happy. :D My problem is gone.

Thank you guys for all your help, +1 for all your helpful posts. :)
[Xperia Z2 General] Erik1805:
To bad there is no 314 for the Netherlands. Will have to wait is guess.
[Xperia Z2 General] hyelton:
Depends what carrier... .314 is out for Generic/Unbranded & KPN Mobile NL
[Xperia Z2 General] Erik1805:
Carrier is T-Mobile
[Xperia Z2 General] hyelton:
T-Mobile is still .402 :(. If you want .314 why not flash the Unbranded?

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I have added a few Firmwares here as well as some I have created myself :) Hosted on my server

http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/Sony/Xperia+Z2/D6503/
[Xperia Z2 General] Jackos:
Stock Netherlands .314 FW /w TA. if someone is interested.
[Xperia Z2 General] frert:
Should we be using flashtool 0.9.16.1 for the xperia Z2, or be following the advice of the flashtool thread and be using 0.9.13.0 for anything after the xperia z? Something about any flashtool after 0.9.13.0 not being able to flash blobs and causing a hard brick.
[Xperia Z2 General] knoxploration:
Call quality is fine (both mic and speaker), but I do have an issue with trying to identify songs using Google Now or SoundHound.

Neither seems to work at all, even with loud music. If I switch SoundHound to classic view, which shows a levels gauge, it barely even registers audio at all. (Tried it yesterday while sitting in a cinema with credits rolling -- and if it can't hear music at cinema volumes, it's not going to hear it anywhere.)

Anybody else tried SoundHound / Google Now for identify songs successfully without the phone held right next to the speaker?

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I used FlashTool 0.9.16.1 64-bit to flash my D6503 without any problems at all.
[Xperia Z2 General] w84mike:
Call quality for me is excellent. I'm on .314 generic Germany, using T-mobile here in CA, USA. Vastly improved call quality for me compared to my old Samsung GS3. Everyone sounds crystal clear to me and everyone says I sound crystal clear to them as well. I'm very happy with this phone.
[Xperia Z2 General] mrhoibq:
Have messed around with some mods. Thank you for sharing this, now my phone is simple and pure again, just only need root ^^
[Xperia Z2 General] Erik1805:
Link is gone?

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Thanks, which one should i download? Can i flash the generic DE 314 rom? I have 1281-4658
[Xperia Z2 General] Jackos:
I corrected the download link. Thanks!
[Xperia Z2 General] khrystyan27:
I have .314 Unbranded Germany. It works incredibly good. :)

Try it, you won't regret! ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] Erik1805:
So its no problem that the 314 Germany has a different Customization number then what i now have?
[Xperia Z2 General] Batfink33:
No issues for me with call quality.
[Xperia Z2 General] hyelton:
You can flash whatever you want as long as its matches your model...
[Xperia Z2 General] khrystyan27:
Really, really no problem. ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] Jackos:
It's like voodoo, it work even better, if the cust model doesn't match ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] brouwerchris:
[MENTION=246696]Erik 1805[/MENTION]

Link is working if you request desktop site of Mega
[Xperia Z2 General] Erik1805:
Strange, program says drivers are not installed. If i try to install them it fails

Update: driver install is oke but get this error

Sorry, just flashed the phone. Is rebooting now.

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Does anyone know what this symbol means, where the arrow is pointing at? Can't get it away. Got it after flashing 314
[Xperia Z2 General] Stalkalainen:
That's the NFC icon. If you have it enabled that icon appears. On some of the firmwares you can have it enabled and turn it off from the tray.
[Xperia Z2 General] gadjet:
The icon is near field communication, to remove icon goto settings-more (under wireless & networks)-NFC
[Xperia Z2 General] Erik1805:
Thanks. Running very smooth. I'm happy. Also a big improvement with the call quality :)
[Xperia Z2 General] Jackos:
All latest Sony stock debranded firmwares (12.08.2014).

https://mega.co.nz/#F!bwpWVADT!NPkA4EHXT9o2Ar8gjV7nYA

[MENTION=838895]norti[/MENTION], care to update the thread OP?
[Xperia Z2 General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
I have installed on my device fw .314 from Germany! But I still have not received the update of Movie Creator and the update of the Walkman. I know I can download them through apk, but I'm on the back foot in relation to the virus.

I would like to know the region, available here for download, receive faster these OTA updates?
[Xperia Z2 General] gadjet:
Hi BR4DOKYBrazil.

I was wondering the same, I was on the german ROM so flashed the russian ROM on top to see if it pulled in the walkman update, and got an update message from the Z2 saying update to 17.1.2.A.0.314???? I checked the settings on my Z2 and it says I am already on this version???

Flashing now from Sony PC Companion and will report back..
[Xperia Z2 General] gadjet:
wtf

Well it rebooted and said upgrading andriod apps 2!! and no update for walkman? still on 8.3.A.0.9??

Trying Thailand ROM now to see if anything new..

Nope, trying to go back to to D6503_17.1.A.2.55_EURO_LTE to see if it pulls update, I doubt it but trying..
[Xperia Z2 General] hyelton:
You`ll get that because your dirty flashing. Which can cause issues at some point if your not resetting..
[Xperia Z2 General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
[MENTION=228915]gadjet[/MENTION] Any news !??!

Worked to change to another region?
[Xperia Z2 General] smxaz61:
i wanna root my phone and i dont know where to start, i cant find any thread related to my verizon xperia z2 D6708 model..
[Xperia Z2 General] ogunja:
[MENTION=838895]norti[/MENTION] can add FTF Debranded link: http://goo.gl/0vW116 rom D6543_17.1.2.A.0.314_Generic

Thank you.
[Xperia Z2 General] LOLRocks:
would there be any downsides to flashing a firmware and not wiping any of the data on the phone????
[Xperia Z2 General] norti:
It could cause incompatibilities with the newer system apps' data when a lot is changed in the new firmware. If it's a small update you can safely use the old data but with greater updates a full wipe (and restore backup later) is recommended. I would use Titanium Backup for the apps' data backup/restore if you already have root.

I will update the first post with new links this weekend.
[Xperia Z2 General] LOLRocks:
But let say I was going between. 314 German to. 314 au would it be most preferable to do a full wipe out would it be ok to bit do a full wipe going between those to firmware
[Xperia Z2 General] norti:
You don't need a data wipe between same revisions, I think.
[Xperia Z2 General] LOLRocks:
Hmm i would like someone to confirm it before i try it out myself
[Xperia Z2 General] Erik1805:
Strange, lost my 3G after flashing. Any idea? I flashed the generic DE.

Maybe will try to flash the stock NL version.

Update:

Flashed the NL stock and got 3G again. Strange
[Xperia Z2 General] deepu28792:
Hello all.. I am new to this community and I want to downgrade my z2(d6502) can anyone can provide me a working link for. 55 ftf..??
[Xperia Z2 General] ghostofcain:
Why? take a backup as recommended, try the update without a wipe, if that doesn't work carry out a wipe and restore it shouldn't take you more than twenty minutes all in.

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Might be an incompatibility with the baseband and the DE version?
[Xperia Z2 General] DrearierJester1:
- Device: Xperia Z2 (D6503)

- Build number: 17.1.A.2.55

- Android version: 4.4.2

- Customization version: 1281-1790

- Region: Philippines

- Branding: Smart Communications (Philippines)

Download Link: https://mega.co.nz/#!kVBnUBCL!VQbudxt1aWlgucUwDhM2cuf4DiZfSV1x3wX-5N15P8w
[Xperia Z2 General] dkionline:
Load apk and install...no wiping for that.
[Xperia Z2 General] MurphmanL:
I got a Three Branded Z2 today and while I am on three, the extra three bloatware and splash screen annoyed me!

Now though I wish I had left well enough alone...

The device came to me on old firmware, so upon turning it on I got a prompt to update the firmware to 17.1.2.A.0.314 which went fine, retaining the three branding.

The battery was on 34% so I continued to use the device until the battery ran down to empty which seemed to yield good battery life (roughly 2 hours of screen on time and spotify playing music / syncing apps etc).

I then charged the phone fully til the status switched to 'Charged' and followed the guide to Flash the Debranded firmare 17.1.2.A.0.314 to the device. Since I couldn't find a UK version I read on here to use the DE version (Germany) as it was the same... which I have done.

Now, everything seems to be running OK, but battery life is draining very rapidly and I'm not sure why...

I have followed the majority of the battery saving tips and I'm down to 57% with 3h 28m on battery, of which 1h36m is screen on time....

I can't seem to figure out why my battery usage is so high, can anyone assist me?

Maybe I should roll back to the Three branded firmware or the UK generic 17.1.A.2.55 I believe it shipped with! The Three splash screen would be a small sacrifice to what I believe was battery life in spades!

Anyone got any idea why my battery life would be so poor? I was expecting wonders after coming from my Galaxy Note 2 but at the moment, the battery life is dire!
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
314 DE unbranded is fine (on battery too). I suggest you do a FULL Factory Reset on the phone and try reflashing 314 DE.
[Xperia Z2 General] an3k:
FTF D6503_17.1.2.A.0.314_EURO-LTE

Device: D6503

Version: 17.1.2.A.0.314

Country: Germany

Provider: unbranded

Customization number: 1281-4640

Size: 1.108.337.408 Bytes

Link: https://mega.co.nz/#!JpkD1boD!4-tkIHGIVIv0N2FY2zRfzyaR8vo51mkUlXHeRYkgJt8

FTF D6503_17.1.2.A.0.314_TELEFONICA-DE-LTE

Device: D6503

Version: 17.1.2.A.0.314

Country: Germany

Provider: branded / O2 Deutschland

Customization number: 1281-4650

Size: 1.051.707.111 Bytes

Link: https://mega.co.nz/#!toVj3YRQ!Yyi84HGOpwNKQRK9kNX7WkQcYtujKgdZMO2qa7WbjtE
[Xperia Z2 General] bluheart:
deepu, why do you want to downgrade?

I dont have a link for it, searched everywhere.

If you just want to root, try easyroot v11 method on any firmware.
[Xperia Z2 General] Erik1805:
Installed 314 aan few days ago and lately when i put it away overnight the next day the screen does not respond. I have to shut it down and turn it on again. Any idea?
[Xperia Z2 General] an3k:
I used a guide to create the FTFs but this just mentioned simlock.ta and preset1.ta to exclude thus I kept the fota-reset.ta and cust-reset.ta in the FTFs I created. I know you can select "Exclude TA" in Flashtool so it shouldn't be a problem for users with handsets from other regions. Right?

Isn't it better to keep these two ta files in the firmware so when you need to go back to stock firmware you have everything you need? Or does the version of these ta files never changes eg. between 17.1.A.2.55 and 17.1.2.A.0.314? What exactly does fota-reset and cust-reset? Thanks!
[Xperia Z2 General] an3k:
FTF D6503_17.1.1.A.0.402_TELEKOM-LTE

Device: D6503

Version: 17.1.1.A.0.402

Country: Germany

Provider: branded / T-Mobile

Customization number: 1281-4652

Size: 1.237.707.968 Bytes

Link: https://mega.co.nz/#!o8VQBTYY!9fEbL5qbAWYFCb0hFk2IJnukKNyPrsqceo0-EL6o0WU
[Xperia Z2 General] bigstoo:
3 uk 17.1.2.a.0.314

Model: D6503

Version: 17.1.2.A.0.314

Country: UK

Provider: 3 (Hutchinson 3G)

Customization number: 1281-2574

Link1: Google Drive

Link2: Use the attached torrent
[Xperia Z2 General] reignzy:
Yes you can, pretty easily I might add
[Xperia Z2 General] leecasey:
Excellent! Thanks for the response. Next question: is there any reason why I couldnt or shouldnt install the latest German Unbranded ROM? I'm assuming I can just change the language settings or is there more to it than that?
[Xperia Z2 General] reignzy:
Yup just change the language and good to go

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That depends on your carrier
[Xperia Z2 General] jarnosaarinen:
excuse me for my bad english i have sony xperia z2 brand TIM italy...can i put the firmware hungary you have post

?
[Xperia Z2 General] norti:
You could but I recommend an unbranded firmware instead (like the German or UK ones). The Hungarian has a lot of additional apps, you won't use.
[Xperia Z2 General] brunsman6229:
hy guys,

wich is the latest firmware from sony..? .402, .55 or .69?

thanks for your help
[Xperia Z2 General] TheoDores:
.402 is the latest so far.
[Xperia Z2 General] finoqq84:
Still not updates on Singapore Set....
[Xperia Z2 General] kamalaggi:
I just installed the generic German .402 without wiping data and everything seems fine. All my data and stuff is still there :). I was previously using UK generic .55

Is there anyway to get phone to show 4G instead of LTE?
[Xperia Z2 General] thebobness:
Hi, I live in the US which firmware would be the best to install? thanks (D6503)
[Xperia Z2 General] manu_17:
Spanish 17.1.A.2.69 version isn't unbranded, is Orange but without crappy brand software. Boot animation is Orange.
[Xperia Z2 General] jonpenn101:
So I'm on EE on an unbranded Z2, if I flash the German unbranded Firmware and then have an issue can i flash back to the original Firmware for a repair if EE don't like the fact that i have flashed it??

In simple terms can you flash back to an old firmware?
[Xperia Z2 General] K_Hismoom:
Yes, that's no problem. Have done it several times now, flashing between unbranded .402, o2 branded .55 and o2 branded .402.

Only thing you should do is a full wipe in between.
[Xperia Z2 General] iArvee:
Flashed the Taiwan 402. I dont think its unbranded since it has a few apps installed with it. But hey, it's global!
[Xperia Z2 General] jonpenn101:
Excellent News think i will have to this ! TODAY!! Seems much easier than it was with my old GS3
[Xperia Z2 General] novidadesandroid:
anyone have the D6543 last Version?

with digital TV?

im using the 17.1.A.2.36

Cheers
[Xperia Z2 General] chesterr:
Taiwan 17.1.1.A.0.402_unbranded - 1281-5456

https://mega.co.nz/#!J44iVJ7D!sgyDTTgXt70I9vUk93hCuZVr_FxSid5on6s6YMaMBck
[Xperia Z2 General] shollywood:
Still no Canadian ROM??
[Xperia Z2 General] tpcastelli:
I am on D6503 fw .69 with unlocked BL + root + DooMLorD kernel v5. I would like to get fw .402 but really not wanting to completely wipe my phone. Is it possible to update to fw .402 without wiping data?
[Xperia Z2 General] an3k:
You also could use the German unbranded 17.1.1.A.0.402 if after a complete wipe the 314 firmware is still not working for you.
[Xperia Z2 General] bigstoo:
I, too, have recently got a Z2 on the 3 network in the UK. I didn't bother to see what firmware it arrived with, but I was offered an update to the 314 firmware when I first switched it on so I went with it.

I can't comment on your battery life issue - I tend to be light user in terms of screen on time, but I've found it to be great for me on the latest firmware. I get about 20% battery usage for about 16 hours or so of use. As I say, though, I don't have the screen no much.

One thing to check...

Go into Settings -> Power Management and scroll down to Battery Usage. Tap on the battery graph, and it will give you details of what's been using the battery. I would guess in your case the screen will be top of the shop but it will be interesting to see if anything else is using a lot. In my case, Google Services has been known to get its knickers in a twist and keep the device awake.

The other thing to do is ensure you do a full wipe of user data when you move from one firmware to another. Whilst it *should* be OK not to wipe userdata when upgrading, it doesn't always behave well.

The problem I have with mine is the wifi issue I have read about all over the internet. In order to try and fix it, I went with the latest generic UK firmware (which is one version behind the branded UK firmwares). It didn't fix the problem, and I also lost 2G connectivity (I live in the North of England where 3UK still use some 2G masts). I'm now back on the latest 3UK firmware, that I've just posted above.
[Xperia Z2 General] belloni:
Hi, sorry to be a noob but which debranded one should i download for the UK?

All these two letter words at the end are confusing me!
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
You can use any debranded one you like.
[Xperia Z2 General] belloni:
How do I know which one to download though as they all have different letters after?
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
The letters denote the country region.

Have a look at first post and get the XperiFirm tool. That will be a good starting point.
[Xperia Z2 General] belloni:
Thank you, gunna try the newest vodafone one - .323
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
Sounds good. You are aware the Vodafone is branded, but I guess you can try any of them. :)
[Xperia Z2 General] belloni:
Good point, I downloaded the o2 monthly version instead...

But there's 4 files inside this folder?! Which one do I use, when i point flashtool to the folder, it doesn't find anything?
[Xperia Z2 General] Sango2:
That's because you need to use the flashtool to descrypt the files to create the FTF. There is a guide on the forums which tells you how to create it.
[Xperia Z2 General] Risc0n:
Can anyone upload this Vodafona branded firmware? I am on Vodafone anyway so don't care about the minor branding!

For UK please.
[Xperia Z2 General] gadjet:
check the 323 thread just uploaded it, no vodafone branding i.e no vodafone bootup screen, vodafone programs easily removed.
[Xperia Z2 General] Risc0n:
Thanks, I saw that but was after UK specific.
[Xperia Z2 General] kersey:
Will upload the Uk version now if you are still interested
[Xperia Z2 General] Risc0n:
Yes please!
[Xperia Z2 General] gadjet:
hi kersey.

the creating guide says leave out the ta files? what are these files?

cheers
[Xperia Z2 General] kersey:
Have got a slow upload speed so it may take a few hours but am on the case now unless someone beats me to it first ...8% uploaded so far

No idea mate what the .ta files are, I just did as I was told :laugh:

I've noticed previously when people have made ftf files that they've left out the .ta's too, have noticed on previous firmwares there's been a simlock.ta which I assume could lock your phone to that operator if included in the firmware and flashed :confused:
[Xperia Z2 General] gadjet:
Ok cheers kersey
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
Voda UK ftf - no .ta files. Flash and go

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ESvfVtZzEwc3RkWVhvUjlKNXc/edit?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z2 General] Risc0n:
How is the upload going? :good:
[Xperia Z2 General] LenAsh:
see above...