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[Xperia Z3 General] erasat:
There is a guy in the Main Firmware thread with a Japanese carrier branded version and he has been flashing other roms to it, according to him by excluding the partition in the Flash process he has managed to get it to work, he is doing that because of the difference on storage hence partition, his version has also 32gb of storage, just like the T-Mobile one, so it may be possible that you can flash any generic unbranded version to T-Mobile and viceversa (like me that I've always wanted to try to see what happens but it gives an error and can't be done).

So for those of you brave enough that are willing to try this, what about you try these method and simply exclude partition and see if it works. BUT, be sure about the possible risks it may cause, as I mentioned here, this is just a possibility and as usual it may have serious consequences so obviously I'm not responsible for any damage. I'd be reading on my end to see if the risks are worth the try, as I just want to do the contrary, to see if T-Mobile version can be installed on the D6603, just to see if by any chance I may get the Wifi Calling to work, nothing else...:confused:

Read what this guy posted over here.
[Xperia Z3 General] determinedd:
Has anyone tried, or willing to try, an already activated Verizon SIM in their T-Mobile Z3 (D6616)? Since it is compatible with LTE band 4, if the Verizon account has "Advanced Calling 1.0" (VoLTE) enabled, will VoLTE work?

I'm currently using a Droid Mini connecting LTE-only to Verizon and using VoLTE.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Due to carrier limitations VoLTE calling inter networks does not work and also the phone won't work on Verizon, even in the unlikely even somehow it is, Verizon as far as I know won't allow it. CDMA devices have to be registered in their network, D6603 can't register on a CDMA network.
[Xperia Z3 General] OCedHrt:
Would need to be someone with an unlocked bootloader. The risk should be minimal (don't take my word for it) standard to any other flash. If it doesn't work you should just be able to go back another working one. To be safer, you should only flash system portion and keep original everything else.

If that boots but some features don't work, then can try flashing kernel as well.
[Xperia Z3 General] determinedd:
Assuming this was in response to my post :D

This is a known fact, but it's a good thing we're talking about working on a single carrier, i.e. Verizon. Curiously, my Droid Mini, which only connects on 4G LTE is able to call anyone with VoLTE on, but says "No service" (Mobile network settings) and "Mobile Network Not Available" (attempting call from dialer) with VoLTE off.

Prove it. I mean, it sounds like it could, maybe, possibly, in our dreams be unlikely, but it's a good thing this is XDA!

This is a know fact, but it's a good thing we're talking about the D6616, an already activated Verizon SIM and an LTE network.

So, I pose my question again

I'll try to get to a T-Mobile store and try it myself.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
AT&T and Verizon are still working on cross carrier VoLTE.

It will hopefully be possible next year, but I believe TMO to ATT is possible correct me if I am wrong.

Source: Verizon itself

http://www.verizonwireless.com/news...rd-voice-over-lte-volte-interoperability.html

ESN is what is required to be registered on the CDMA network.

Of course the IMEI too.

Source: My experience with Sprint and my aunt who is on Verizon

Example: When I gave my black Sprint LG G2 to my sister and got a white one, my SIM did not work because device ESN was not registered. After they registered the new device I could use my SIM, so basically the activated SIM means nothing, unless the device ESN is registered with them. Verizon does the same.

Nothing wrong in asking, its good that you asked. :)
[Xperia Z3 General] determinedd:
I went to my local T-Mobile and the Z3 on display wouldn't power on. However, I didn't know the branded version is carrier locked (until after like 45 days and $100 of service and fully paid so I hear), so I wouldn't have been able to do much with my Verizon SIM anyway. Anyone with an already unlocked T-Mobile Z3?
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Mine is unlocked (SIM). I am on an EIP (monthly paynent), I just called after 45 days and they updated their system to allow me to use the unlock app.

Verizon has to register device ESN on their network, so it does not matter even if you use your activated sim from another device, it wont work.

The D6616 does not have an ESN so it will not register on Verizon. Only the Z3v will work on Verizon!

Current state of LTE band 12 at present, Map:

https://sites.google.com/site/cellul...-700a-spectrum
[Xperia Z3 General] jetmn:
Anyone heard when T-mobile will make band 12 active on the Z3? I really want a band 12 capable phone and all of the other options are bigger than what I would like. The Z3 looks like the best fit for me.
[Xperia Z3 General] paperWastage:
nope, Verizon doesn't whitelist ESNs/IMEI on the network level. You can pop a sim in and have LTE data working (if bands match)

on the customer service level though, they won't help/support your device, won't activate a sim for your device
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
So my 4th replacement got a bad crackling/vibrating top speaker issue after a few months so T-Mobile was kind enough to send me a new one despite not having insurance. Now the 5th one which arrived by UPS today, upon turning it on has a small patch of paint under the lower bezel of the glass missing with backlight bleeding right through. Going for my 6th today lol.

Week 1, 2015 was the production date on the new one..

Love this phone but Sony really needs to up the quality control of their/suppliers factories.
[Xperia Z3 General] Sumanji:
Hey,

Is it still possible to buy these in store? No longer listed on the T-Mo site, and Sony USA is reporting no stock either...

Cheers,

Su
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
They should have it. I mean they do have them in stock because they are sending me a replacement by Monday.

Better you go in store though because of quality control issues, better you check the phone before taking it home as on my last visit to store in October they had to open multiple boxes to get a good one . If you order via phone you won't get that option and if there is a defect you will waste time sending it back again and waiting for a replacement.

Still a good phone though, if you get a good one.
[Xperia Z3 General] naripsta:
I bought mine about a month ago in-store, I don't see why they wouldn't still be carrying them.
[Xperia Z3 General] ayuready1989:
i just got mine yesterday lol, asked if they had any in the back, the rest of the phones they offer is trash.. tmobile has always been stupid when it comes to sony devices.. got mine though :)
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
I just received Z3 #6 same defects in exactly the same place as #5, TMO said they will check this time themselves and overnight me a new one, so here comes #7. Anyone else getting bad replacement units from TMO?
[Xperia Z3 General] nyyankees3511:
What build date was this one? They sent me one that I got yesterday and camera button doesn't work. Getting ridiculous.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
The one they sent 2 days back was Week 1, 2015, the one that came today I can't check as the paper tab is in too deep. I should get another tomorrow as they said they are over-nighting it.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Got number #7 seemed better but had a streak of dead/stuck pixels.

Really disappointed at this point.....

The Sony rep then asks if a software repair was done lol regarding the light bleeding between frame/glass.

Apparently the T-Mobile Z3 is discontinued again so they can't give me a brand new one.

Chat Transcript with Sony Support:

Please wait while we find an agent to assist you...

You have now been connected to an agent.

Steve: Hi , thanks for choosing Sony Xperia™ Chat Support. My name is Steve your Xperia™ Support Representative. Would you please provide me with your full name and email address?

Abhinav Tella: Abhinav Tella

Abhinav Tella: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Steve: Would you please provide me with your email address?

Abhinav Tella: xxxxxxx@gmail.com

Steve: Thank you. What is the model of your device and your service provider?

Abhinav Tella: my latest replacement has the same issue plus a streak of dead pixels.

Abhinav Tella: D6616 T-Mobile

Steve: Ok

Steve: So basically your device is lacking light. Right?

Abhinav Tella: I have gone through 7 exchanges so far and I'm frustrated... My 4th one was perfect until the speaker had issues and now again I keep recieving bad units.

Abhinav Tella: yes

Steve: Ok

Abhinav Tella: the latest one leaks on the lower left corner........ easier seen at night

Steve: Did you try to adjust the light and the brightness on your phone?

Abhinav Tella: Why should that matter? At half brightness I can see it. My old LG G2 and HTC M8 did not have this.....

Steve: Ok

Abhinav Tella: As I said earlier its noticible at night

Steve: Did you try a Software repair?

Abhinav Tella: Its hardware, the last time I went to T-Mobile and they agreed....

Steve: Ok

Steve: So, in that way you can send your device in for repair

Abhinav Tella: What is the cost and also what is the turn around time?

Steve: We do not have an estimated cost because you have to send the phone for repair first then when our repair facility evaluates it they will contact you to let you know how much it will bee before they fix it, and the estimated time to send you the device back is 14 business days.

Abhinav Tella: ok thank you
[Xperia Z3 General] naripsta:
Lol man you keep having bad luck with the Z3's.

:\

Shame too because it's really a good phone.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
I know tell me about it, has great battery life and speakers too, TMO offered to cancel my $425+ remaining payments and the taxes too, if I wanted to change models which is nice, but I will wait one more time. So number 8 comes tomorrow lol.

I think the issue is the repair facility doing repairs is shoddy, because there are marks under the LCD in the same areas on 3 of em. I can't get a brand new one because the TMO rep said due to numerous complaints they pulled the device from sale again.... Only returned and repaired devices are now in circulation.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Got #8 seems much better, light leak is there but overall it's good. Think I will keep this one.

In my 4 exchanges this week PVS Bin increased each time lol. Went from 5,6,7,8.
[Xperia Z3 General] nyyankees3511:
what build date was the 8th one lol?
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Week 45 2014. (PVS 8)

Worst one (defects) was Week 1 2015 (Phone #5) (PVS 5)
[Xperia Z3 General] naripsta:
I've always read about it, but never thought it'd happen to me..

As of maybe last week, I'm starting to get heavily delayed texts. They'll just come in all at once or I won't get them until next day.

Is there any way to fix this? I think a temp fix is using a 3rd party SMS app?
[Xperia Z3 General] scoobysnack:
I think that's a TMO issue. I had the same problem with my Note Edge.
[Xperia Z3 General] igotroot:
Anyway to flash a band 12 /700mhz unlock update to my D6616 on stock 4.44 ?
[Xperia Z3 General] igotroot:
Anyone have a link to a stock pre-rooted 5.1.1 for the D6616?
[Xperia Z3 General] SovPanda:
Months away before T-Mobile gets 5.1
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
New update has been certified, probably just a stage-fright fix, as the build number is only a minor increment, so 5.0.2 still.

I assume 2-3 Weeks of testing before we get it.

23.1.C.0.399 - September 9, 2015

https://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=26399

Apparently TMO has a separate AOSP branch where they add commits for things like WiFi calling etc and OEMs build on that. I assume TMO is the reason for the lack of 5.1.1.
[Xperia Z3 General] qais9:
yes, just got this update. didn't even know it was coming, but it is still 5.0.2. Cannot wait for 5.1.1, but like many others have said, I'm sure if tmobile is willing to support this device any longer...
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Wow you got it? I thought it might not release now because of the new updates that came out for the international version I thought they may give us 5.1.1 with the stage fright fix a little later.

Update: Thanks I just checked and low and behold I got notification too lol.
[Xperia Z3 General] newbapotamous:
Anybody having difficulty verifying the update? I've attempted to download it a few times (on wifi and on mobile data network), but it keeps saying the download failed to verify. I'm assuming this has to do with the fact that I used KingRoot to root my phone. Just seeing if anybody had similar problems or knew of ways to fix this.
[Xperia Z3 General] mariussilverwolf:
I also rooted using KingRoot and the OTA update failed to Verify. Really small footprint, too; only 1.2 MB.

I wonder how long we'll have to wait before somebody makes a flashable version that maintains root status ...
[Xperia Z3 General] newbapotamous:
My understanding is that this is a fix for the Stagefight vulnerabilities. Not too major of a problem. Could somebody direct me where to go to flash a custom recovery on this device? When I got the phone it was already 5.0.1 and I just ran KingRoot thinking "What the hell - why not?". I assume the bootloader is still locked, but I do have root access according to apps. I just never got around to installing the custom recovery. This is my first Sony device, so I'm a little lost with all that's going on.

---------- Post added at 01:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:01 PM ----------

Just looked into using the PC companion to install the update if at all possible. Apparently the servers are not connected at the moment? It tells me the companion app needs to connect to the servers, but the servers are not accessible at this time. It could be the firewall at work, so I'll just give it a shot again when I get home. Cest la vie.
[Xperia Z3 General] id3alistic:
Can't verify either most likely cuz of root.
[Xperia Z3 General] Heinous:
Mine failed to verify the OTA as well. PC Companion says I'm up to date, though.

If I can't install it, I just want to dismiss that update notification...
[Xperia Z3 General] POMF2K:
Will the update cause root to be lost?
[Xperia Z3 General] newbapotamous:
Same here. That damn notification won't go away and I haven't a clue of how to dispose of it. I'm thinking of re-flashing the stock image provided by the FTF, getting my requisite update, and then re-rooting. Seems long and drawn out just to get rid of a notification though.

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Unfortunately, it appears as though you cannot install the update if you have root access on your phone. It will most likely fail to verify.
[Xperia Z3 General] eliasadrian:
You can force close the app and the notification goes away. It's been gone for a few hours for me now, but I dunno when/if it'll come back.
[Xperia Z3 General] id3alistic:
What is the app called? I don't see update center anymore.

EDIT: Got it... it's Software Update.
[Xperia Z3 General] Soured Lie:
Just freeze software update with titanium backup. Works for me. No notification.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
Its just the stagefright exploit patch, no other major changes, just in case anyone wants to know.
[Xperia Z3 General] igotroot:
Successful update

I have received the update notice.... Downloaded..... Verified.... Installed.... Optimized...

Boom, success!

I suspect if you have a King Rooted phone you will be out of luck. Keep in mind that I have frozen all t mobile applications that I have found check for root, though that may have nothing to do with it all because initially yes I did root my 4.4.4 based Z3 phone with King root, however I rooted all over again and installed the standard root method, and then I flashed the pre rooted 5.0.2 I found on xda, used titanium backup to freeze all T-Mobile’s apps, and here I am.
[Xperia Z3 General] igotroot:
Successful update part 2

I have confirmed that I still have root, however as with any system up date (OTA or even manually flashed in recovery), I have lost the ability to boot into TWRP via NDR, so I again must connect to my laptop and simply reinstall the recovery. A small task to do.
[Xperia Z3 General] POMF2K:
I too am rooted via flashing the prerooted 5.0.2 so I'm thinking it will update successfully. My concern however is still losing root.

What do you mean by "I have found check for root"?

Seems we are rooted via the same means, though I still have yet to freeze all the t mobile and Sony bloat. Though I doubt that would have any impact on this.
[Xperia Z3 General] SportingChap:
If you've rooted via Kingroot and get the "download could not be verified" error trying to update OTA, here's the deal:

Update via Sony PC Companion software. Even though the update is minor, this process will still take about 30 minutes. This will wipe out both root and custom recovery.

Re-root via KingRoot

Swap out Kingroot leftovers with SuperSU (not required but recommended)

Reinstall Nut's XZDualRecovery (discussion | download - Z3-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.installer.zip (or newer))

Now that we have TWRP again, re-flash Xposed - xposed-v74-sdk21-arm.zip (or newer)

Edit: I think I missed a golden opportunity to get Android Pay all set up! Ugh. Previously (rooted with custom recovery and Xposed), I could not add a credit card for Tap & Pay use because Android Pay gives the error "Google is unable to verify that your device or the software running on it is Android Compatible." I'm guessing that after the update I would have been able to add the card, and it would continue working after re-rooting. Booooo. (I've tried workarounds like RootCloak and disabling root via SuperSU and it hasn't worked.)
[Xperia Z3 General] qais9:
hey t-mobile d6616 peeps, is it worth it to root? I rooted earlier, and it was very glitchy and unstable. I've chatted with abhinav.tella and decided not to root. besides xposed is there anything else really to achieve, besides removal of bloat and adblocker?
[Xperia Z3 General] id3alistic:
That's pretty much it. Strange that yours is glitch/unstable though. Mine is running flawless.
[Xperia Z3 General] legato89:
Titanium backups, greenify, adblocking & youtube adblocking, and Tasker.
[Xperia Z3 General] NGOwner:
Just out of curiosity, is it reasonable to expect that someone will come up with a flashable version of this update we can flash to our already rooted D6616s via TWRP? And no I do not have the requisite skills to do it myself. I rely on others. :D

[NG]Owner
[Xperia Z3 General] ottoman1384:
Yes, I'd like to know this too.
[Xperia Z3 General] gocow125:
Any chance of Marshmallow?
[Xperia Z3 General] HORiZUN:
http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/06/android-marshmallow-update/

It would appear so.
[Xperia Z3 General] cyron10k:
The unlocked version will, but will the T-Mobile version? I think the answer currently is, 'we don't know.' But if it takes as long as lollipop then I'll be on a new phone for sure.
[Xperia Z3 General] mdneilson:
I highly doubt it - it currently isn't one of the phones on their updates page. TMO is notorious for not updating phones. I agree, if it does happen, it'll be in a decade or two.
[Xperia Z3 General] paulinho90:
T Mobile Austria

Hello, I have a z3 T mobile branded. I want to flash a generic firmware. Can I flash the ftf directly or do I have to unlock the bootloader?? Thanks in advance
[Xperia Z3 General] pudgewack:
The TMO version is locked down. You are not able to flash a generic firmware nor unlock the bootloader. We are stuck on 5.0.2 until TMO releases an update.
[Xperia Z3 General] NGOwner:
Anybody got a flashable version yet?

[NG]Owner
[Xperia Z3 General] BigK:
D6616_23.1.C.0.399_T-Mobile US_prerooted

Here is the link for D6616_23.1.C.0.399_T-Mobile US_prerooted with dualrecovery_v2.8.21, SuperSU_v2.46, xposed_v75-sdk21, XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4: http://d-h.st/AjEe

It works on my phone. However, I'm not sure if it fixes the stagefright... Stagefright Dectector from Lookout Mobile Security said no and from Zimperium INC. said yes. See attached images.
[Xperia Z3 General] serophia:
Thanks for this, but for me I hardly receive any mms from my friends, so I will not be updating my device. I'm waiting for official 5.1 before i create another pre-rooted file. Until then i am fine on the last version of 23.1.C.0.385.
[Xperia Z3 General] igotroot:
I took the over the air update and it resolved the stage fright flawless that I just reinstall the recovery and then I installed the xposed framework alpha for separately and the appropriate xposed installer and I'm good to go
[Xperia Z3 General] BigK:
I'm just curious what is the difference between the firmware I downloaded from XperiFirm v4.8.1 and the OTA's one. I had thought they were same. Is there any way to get the OTA firmware?
[Xperia Z3 General] igotroot:
I am Not sure what the differences are as I have not analyze both of them, seeing that I had no need to seek elsewhere but just accept the OTA. It was a very small file so I figured that it would not mess up the majority of my phone and I presumably was correct. As far as any particulars of the firmware I cannot help you with that. If I'm not mistaken the OTA was strictly a patch to resolve the stage flight issue
[Xperia Z3 General] Terepin:
T-Mobile Slovakia isn't locked down, so I guess Austria variant won't be either.
[Xperia Z3 General] kansasboy001:
Has anyone tried to flash generic firmware?
[Xperia Z3 General] herzzreh:
So I just realized that either TMo US (D6616) version always sucked or it's the latest update, but reception absolutely blows. I do have the latest radio, B12 shows enabled. All signal readings were compared using dBm, not "bars".

Few examples...

Movie theater - wife's G4 has reception, no luck for me with Z3(manual search shows TMo LTE but can't register)

Out in the country, wife's G4 has reception, no luck for me. Manual search doesn't show anything.

Out in the country2, wife's G4 has reception, no luck for me. Manual search lets me register on TMo B12, barely usable signal.

Out in the country3, wife's G4 picks up LTE, Z3 prefers G2.

There's a bunch of other examples where the other phone beats out Z3 in reception, but unfortunately, I'm held hostage by the unbeatable battery life (name SOT).
[Xperia Z3 General] pythonjosh:
Hi I'm also on 23.1.C.0.399 and not rooted, but really want to root now. Looks like I have to wait until 5.1 OTA?
[Xperia Z3 General] huumm:
I just bought a new D6603 and I'm trying to use it with Tmobile but all I got is Edge. Here is what I've done:

_ Updated APN (https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-16648)

_ Select Tmobile for network AND select Network Mode = LTE(prefered)/WCDMA/GSM

My Android version is still 4.4.4, build number 23.0.1.A.5.77. I tried to Auto Update but it says there is no available update. I tried to use Sony Bridge to manually update it but phone was not detected when I plug in the USB cable.

Do I need to do something else? Thanks in advance.
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
That is odd it should work on bands 2 and 4, even though you are missing the long range band 12.
[Xperia Z3 General] ottoman1384:
Has anyone tried system less root on the z3?
[Xperia Z3 General] kansasboy001:
You can unlock band 12 using qpxt. It's just disabled in software on the D6603 as all the 700mhz hardware is there for bands 13 and 17
[Xperia Z3 General] xrCore:
Do you have a guide on how to do this?
[Xperia Z3 General] kioshi:
Ditto, do you have a source link for this? I did a generic search on Google and landed with someone just linking to the T-Mobile variant with band 12 unlocked after lollipop update.

Much appreciate it.
[Xperia Z3 General] kansasboy001:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2871269
[Xperia Z3 General] John5788:
did this work for you on the D6603?