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[Xperia Z3 Compact General] nitishreddyk:
If I flash Malaysian Unbranded, do you mean the future updates I get over-the-air shall be Malaysian? In India we are yet to receive the update. So when it is released in India will I again get the same 5.0.2 OTA or will I continue with this Malaysian only? Will I get the Android 5.1 OTA Indian version or Malaysian version? Please excuse me for so many doubts as I'm a beginner and this is my forst time.

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How is the Malaysian unbranded firmware. Is it smooth?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Right :good:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] nitishreddyk:
Will I be again able to flash the Indian version firmware 5.0.2/5.1 once it is available in India? In case I don't like this Malaysian version can I downgrade to Indian version 4.4.4 and then again be eligible for the Indian version OTA for 5.0.2
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Trandaa:
Yes, you can downgrade to 4.4.4 Indian (and then you'll get OTA for Indian version)or flash to 5.0.2 or 5.1 Indian when available. But IMO in Indian and Malaysian version won't be so much differencies
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] NaminatoR1254jaime.sier:
Im from Chile, Movistar and I used custom thailand. Works fine and with LTE icon.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] nitishreddyk:
I don't see the Indian version 4.4.4 here in the list of firmware. Can some one help find them?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] DrEzkimo:
I built a UK generic 4.4.4 as a rollback option and tested it on my o2 branded and all works fine.

I tried to upload to mega but it kept telling me it was temporary session or something and im not going to create an accounts.

any ideas where I can upload it to?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Trandaa:
Try to download via Xperifirm.

You can upload it on Google Drive for example.

Sent from my D5803 aka Xperia Z3 Compact
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] riedos:
Slow charging by magnetic charger, using Malaysian LP fw...anyone face this problem too?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Trandaa:
Check out this thread. Everything about downloading Sony Firmwares with XperiFirm.

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

And if you wish to downgrade, so download the firmware (see OP of the XperiFirm Thread how to). And just downgrade with Flashtool like when you upgraded it. Recommend to wipe all data when downgrading due big differencies between 4.4.4 and 5.0.2. And if you decide to download the 4.4.4, be so kind and share it with us. ;)

P.S.: After Sony uploads the Indian 5.0.2 they could remove the 4.4.4, so I recommend you to download it now, just for sure.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Read the last FAQ inside the very first post of this thread, there's a link to a tutorial.

Please, read always the OP entirely before asking.

I see always the same questions...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Sesme:
From Spanish forum: FTF Android 5.0.2 D5803_23.1.A.0.726_R7C_Customized ES_1288-5410

Thanx to user pacoxixon for upload.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] nitishreddyk:
How is Malaysian lollipop? Do you have any Malaysian apps in it and can they be deleted/uninstalled. I read in the OP that they can be uninstalled but just to make double sure I'm asking. Thank you.

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I understand. Sorry for this. This is the very first I'm trying something like this and little more meticulous than required. Thank you for understanding. :)

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One more stupid question(may be) but please bear with me. Should I check mark the unpack automatically while downloading from Xperifirm?

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"For flash tool, unknown sources and debugging must be checked i phone settings". This is the command shown after the flashing is finished. So should I check mark them after switching the phone on??
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MK10R:
Yes you can, check this screenshot :cowboy:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] nitishreddyk:
Thanks a lot Istux and Trandaa. I've flashed Malaysian firmware and its excellent and extremely smooth. Your help is greatly appreciated.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] nitishreddyk:
Can I flash the Indian 5.0.2 build when it is released and available from the Malaysian 5.0.2 without having to wipe the data and continue to receive Indian updates from 5.1???
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Trandaa:
Yes. I changed from Nordic 5.0.2 to Central Europe 1 5.0.2 without issues.

Sent from my D5803 aka Xperia Z3 Compact
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] rohit.dhavale:
Lollipop finally arrives in India (D5833) :cool: :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] getdunexpected:
D5833 receiving lollipop update in India! .726 no bloatware, stable and damn smooth!

The new in-call UI is nice, contact picture display is much better.. Close All button is a bit ugly but does the job for who all were craving for it.. Loving the whole package so far, worth the wait!!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] nitishreddyk:
I waited waited and waited and flashed Malaysian version just yesterday. As Sony was very reluctant to let is know the timing of the release. Now I feel little bad about it.

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Battery drain on Malaysian version is damn too quick.

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By no bloatware do you mean no Sony tv, Sony liv kind of apps?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] rohit.dhavale:
Hell yeah! That Close All button is extremely ugly. Along with the red status bar. Otherwise looks perfect (used it for two hours only as yet)!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] arj154:
Saw some people on reddit with the update in the UK on the z3, has anyone received it on the Z3 Compact in the uk? Does anyone know what firmware is rolling out?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pr1xsel:
Use the XperiFirm to manually download firmware. Currently it's showing that Vodafone, 3 & O2 have .726 firmware & the rest + unbranded still have to wait for LL.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] arj154:
Ah ok cool, thanks! I didn't realise you could download firmware on XperiFirm as well, I have a feeling the uk unbranded is going to take another day on the D5803 but I'm ok on the Nordic firmware for now.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Lucasm93:
Any news on the update for Brazil's D5833?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] chronos1nside:
I made the switch from Customized GEL 23.1.A.0.726(D5803) to Customized TH 23.1.A.0.726 (D5833) and so far, so good; I have a Z3C D5833 bought in Movistar Chile.

The first thing I noticed was that it has a little less bloatware and that the NFC notification icon is showing when is active and of course, it doesn't shows when is disable; no ugly close all button though.

LTE working fine, just as it was when I was running Customized GEL firmware, so, anyone with a D5833, I recommend Customized TH.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Nope... but it will be next for sure ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] 5u5m1t:
For those asking my UK Sony Xperia Z3 Compact just got an update.

Version: 23.1.A.0.726
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] liam10:
Downloading Dutch firmware right now.

My phone is T Mobile branded.

Upgrade seems smaller then the ones mentioned.

Around 600mb

Firmware 23.1.A.0.726

I'm not able to include the image I made.

Atleast I gave it a try, but can't get it done

I also see a customized NL version in Xperifirm, will that be a debloated version and unbranded?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Schumi 01:
Evening all, not too keen on this lollipop update as of yet, going to stick with it for a few day's but being on a Uk unbranded stock phone, if i decided to roll back the firmware, which would one would be the latest version of Kitkat, i should put on my phone.

Thanks for your time.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Watch the OP better, you'll find out by yourself ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Trandaa:
Yes, Customized = unbranded

Well, you could download the last KK one for UK (you can check it with Xperifirm, I'm not on PC now, so I can't tell you, but it's probably the 23.0.1.A.5.77)

Sent from my D5803 aka Xperia Z3 Compact
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Schumi 01:
Hehe will do, thanks. :good:

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Thanks very much, i forgot about Xperifirm.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Argh... nobody uploaded the .77 version for UK in the past :rolleyes:

[MENTION=2222384]Schumi 01[/MENTION] it's better you download .77 UK with xperifirm NOW before they remove it from Sony servers forever!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Schumi 01:
Thanks just checked, and yes there is no .77UK , ah well never mind.

Thanks anyway.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Korumera:
For those interested i'm creating some tft files from the dutch versions (kitkat and lollipop) those are the customized (unbranded), KPN and T-mobile and if someone wants them Vodafone aswell :) let me know and i'll upload them.

[MENTION=2222384]Schumi 01[/MENTION] :) i'll create a UK version for ya and upload it tomorow evening :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Depump:
Device: Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)

CDA: 1288-5430

Market: Thailand

Operator: Customized TH

Network: APAC-LTE

Release: 23.1.A.0.726 / R2C

Size: 1.31 GB

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6K5DknjBspYMzhEOFhtVjBMS1U/view?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] iipq:
it works sir. now i can move apps on sd card. thank you sir.

i got lollipop update last night. every thing is good but without one thing. i cannot move additional files of games on SD/android/obb folder. but it works when it is in internal/adnroid/obb folder. before z3 compact, i used sony ericsson live with walkman. it was a rooted device where i could able to move additional files of games on sd card and it worked. but my Z3c is non rooted. everybody told me, for rooting z3c, bootloader must be unlocked. but some of my friends unlock their xperia's bootloader and camera does not work properly. im from a middleclass family. using z3c is like a dream for me.. if it damaged somehow, i have no ability to buy it again.. so if any way to root this device without unlocking bootloader, then i will root it.. if you give me any suggestions, it will be very helpful for me, sir. thank you
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Schumi 01:
Ah That is very kind of you, it is very much appreciated. :good:

Thanks very much.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Unlocking is the fastest way to root, but it's true that you lose DRM keys forever and some apps cannot work properly (like camera i.e.)

Anyway you can root WITHOUT unlocking the device with "Giefroot".

What you need to do?

Just follow this tutorial with patience: http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/general/how-to-root-backup-drm-keys-t3013343

The guide is for D5803 model, but it's the same for D5833, so here are some suggestions for you:

1) Make a backup of everything

2) You need to downgrade to 23.0.A.2.93. You've got a D5833 model, so you need to download 23.0.A.2.93 from any country. Pick it up from my first post here and flash with Flashtool.

3) Now you can root with Giefroot and you can make a TA backup in order to save your DRM keys forever ;)

As you can see, you don't need to unlock, but in the future if you'll decide to do (for example to be able to install a custom rom), you'll be able to re-lock and restore your DRM keys without messing up anything :victory:

4) At point 28 of the tutorial, you need a D5833 firmware obviously, so you can download from this thread any FTF, but actually I don't have an Indian lollipop in the list at the moment (I guess your firmware is Indian since you're from Bangladesh), so if you want it you have to make it by yourself via XperiFirm (look at the last FAQ of the OP and you'll learn to do it)

Don't be scared, it's easier than you can think ;)

Look at his avatar, he's just Superman.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] issy_i:
I dont like this New lolipop update waay to ugly and the Quick notification bar is a joke
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Oh, that language is very specific!

On my D5803 I can't see those symbols within the languages list :(

Anyway on XperiFirm I see that there's a israeli firmware, but it's for D5803 :good:

There's no israeli firmwares for D5833, so are you sure that you need D5833 instead of D5803? :confused:

The difference is about the radio frequencies, you should check what you operator network uses...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] amos700:
Thank you

It's OK I can buy D5803 You can send me link israeli firmwares :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Not so easy :D

Someone should download it from Sony before and then make a FTF for you.

Or if you're good with PC you can do it for yourself, take a look at the FAQ
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] amos700:
Thank you very much

I downloaded the file I have no idea how I check if there are Hebrew

:)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] egzeros:
If you managed to build your ftf file then you'll need to flash it to find out if it has your language. Nevertheless, if there exists an Israeli customization, it must have hebrew as one of the languages. If you're having trouble building the ftf file then let me know and i'll upload it for you Monday.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] amos700:
Thank you very much

Thank you very much That I'm not worried I installed a million times in all kinds of mobile phones

Hope that soon I will buy

I have a question. are You satisfied with your device?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] asalvi0:
Is there a risk to lose DRM Keys?

Can I flash a different Customization Version?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MjaG:
Forgive me for my noob question, I have been using my old HTC for years and I am pretty new to this kind of stuff with Sony Devices.

So you are telling me, I can flash new FW on my out of the box brand new carrier branded device? Without any additional software preparation on the device, no root, no bootloader unlock, anything? just plug in, hit the button in the flash software and go? And i wont be losing my DRM keys?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
1) no

2) yes

You've understood perfectly :good:

Don't worry about DRM keys, you need to unlock the bootloader to lose them. Here you only flash an original firmware ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] asalvi0:
GREAT!!! I just flashed. 105 UK based. And works great. Just exlcuded

TA files
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
If you don't exclude them, Flashtool would exclude automatically for you ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] egzeros:
D5803 Customized IL 1290-1756 23.0.A.2.93_R3B FTF File

Here is the link for the unbranded Israel firmware.

Model: D5803

Branding: Customized IL 1290-1756 (Unbranded Israel)

Version: 23.0.A.2.93_R3B

Link: https://mega.co.nz/#!UAgjkB7A!hGelcRWscItZ61LUxwyW1rJq0Vt5M1AjTlGJHgEhKck

I'm still taking requests for other ftf files.

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I uploaded the link for the Israeli firmware so you'll be able to find it in this thread when you get your device.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mickliq:
Are you running this on a "Global" D5803? Any positive or negative impressions? I'm still disappointed in the modem and curious to hear if you found the Canadian ROM any different in that respect?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] egzeros:
I bought my phone second-hand, but the original owner said he'd bought it from Bell but he'd flashed the UK .105 to try it out. I was going to use the phone on Bell anyways so I just flashed the Bell firmware back on it. It's been working as expected for me here in a Toronto suburb. Radio has not been noticeably better or worse than my Nexus 5 and OnePlus One that I was previously using.

If you're on Bell as well, maybe it's the network itself. A couple months ago, I (and others) noticed a drop in signal strength at my house, perhaps something similar has occurred in your area.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dominican2589:
What do you gain from switching firmware?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mickliq:
Thanks. On Fido...so toughcall.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] egzeros:
Primarily, it's for getting rid of unwanted branding/carrier bloatware on your device. However, there is also the possibility (unconfirmed) that modem/radio performance can improve/degrade as firmware *may be* optimized for its region. Also, languages (most likely less common ones) may vary between different firmware.

Lastly, some regions/customizations may get updates earlier (eg UK currently on .105 and Brazil currently on .106) than others so that's another reason for flashing.

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You seem to have multiple devices though so you can perhaps do some testing yourself to see if it's a network or device issue.

I'm expecting an unbranded canadian firmware to come out soon though, since sony is selling unlocked Z3c's here now. I can't imagine them having the Bell firmware. I will post that here when it becomes available and you should probably try it on your Z3c.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mickliq:
Exactly, so I know my z3c modem performance is related to the z3c, not the network (since the signal in exactly the same place is materially worse on the z3c than say my Moto X). In place where I have a few bars of LTE on the Moto X, I have no signal at all on the z3c. Part of the problem is that the z3c doesn't drop down to HSPA+, 3G and then Edge (if it dropped to say HSPA+ that would be acceptable). Forcing it to 2G, the z3c has full signal where it has none for LTE.

Anyway, yes, I'd love a "Canadian unbranded" firmware since it may be better tuned than my US firmware, for Canadian LTE / HSPA+.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] egzeros:
Still nothing on xperifirm...

Have you looked into the service menu *#*#SERVICE#*#* and checked that hspa/wcdma is enabled? Also try setting it to WCDMA Only, you may just have a defective unit if it still does not connect to HSPA.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mickliq:
Everything is setup fine. When I'm travelling, I'll often get LTE or drop down to HSPA+/3G, but at home and the gym, which I'm at often, it's clearly much worse than the Moto X and just doesn't drop down properly.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Schumi 01:
Haha yes you are right he is Superman. :good:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
But not as fast as him, I see :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Korumera:
No problem

You can download it here: https://mega.co.nz/#!loojzZqb!D7gBobaU7XyKT70N0AKxEVOQ7bWBuc5_3cMl2jrpOzc

It's KitKat (Unbranded UK) for the D5803 :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Charkatak:
Xperia Z3 Compact

Hi I have Xperia Z3 Compact D5803 which has unbranded Italian firmware and the device is sim unlocked. I was looking for firmware that has VoLTE option/setting in the firmware and found in one of the posts, that mentions "Germany T-Mobile" has that option. That is why I need to flash my device to see if that firmware does really have VoLTE support :)

I have few questions:

1) If I have Sim Unlocked device and flash T-Mobile Germany's firmware, will it lock the device?

2) If I flash the below firmware to my phone, will the be any issues with network signal 4G/LTE? I am in US and use T-Mobile.

Device: Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)

CDA: 1289-4143

Market: Germany

Operator: Telekom.de DE

Network: GLOBAL-LTE

Release: 23.2.A.0.278 / R11C

Size: 1.49 GB
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Schumi 01:
Ah that is great i really cannot thank you enough, will download later this afternoon.

Again Thank you very much. :good:

Edit,

All downloaded and installed, KITKAT never looked so good, Massive thanks again.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
You won't sim-lock your phone if you flash that firmware, don't worry ;)

The only problem is that it includes a lot of bloatware...

About possible network issues: well, just give it a try and if you find any, just reflash the device with another firmware.

Some Americans had experienced network issues with the Nordic firmware which they solved with USA unbranded firmware. Some others didn't.

So, I don't know what's the truth... maybe it depends on what kind of carrier you're using and where you are.

Just try ;) you can always go back...

Many thanks, already added to the main list ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Sonic7:
I have installed the firmware, but I was not able to find the voLTE settings. Do you guys know how to check if voLTE is enabled ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] HornetRider:
I use Lollipop Telekom DE firmware with T-Mobile DE SIM card.

I have this option in settings - > calls

The voice quality is really great, so I think, this feature works.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mhemart:
.726 firmware for Unbranded - D5833 Taiwan (1288-7062)

Hello everybody.

Here is the link for the 1288-7062 version : https://mega.co.nz/#!CY8HHRIb!K2eI2SEv3i8m7CGHTYf56Ih_JfLZ0ZQQpyKBaQ72jjw.

I was able to pre-root and to use it on my own phone (I'm just testing it right now).

Enjoy
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Charkatak:
I did too, but there was no option for VoLTE. As I recently posted in another thread, there are few things that we may need to have VoLTE.

1) Carrier's support for VoLTE(T-Mobile USA has it)

2) Device that supports it(Xperia Z3+Z3 Compact have that capability)

3) Carrier has to approve the specific device in their network for it to work.

4) Also may be some tweaking to the software by the carrier.

So in my case, I have met two first steps and since T-Mobile USA doesn't carry Xperia Z3 Compact, VoLTE isn't working.

When I tested Xperia Z3 from T-Mobile, here in the states without the sim card, the phone still at least have VoLTE option in the call settings.

Really don't know why Xperia Z3 Compact with German firmware did not at least show that option in the menu?! (I would be even happy to see a grayed out setting)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Korumera:
No problem m8 :) glad I could help ya out :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
23.1.A.0.726 - UK unbranded

Device: Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)

CDA: 1288-4954

Market: United Kingdom

Operator: Customized UK

Network: GLOBAL-LTE

Release: 23.1.A.0.726 / R4C

Download:

https://mega.co.nz/#!pU8iVRiR!C4dYcIdr3-hgGm3i_yWTiTiecqBEgZTzEbhaxNRR_DY
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] twelthty:
google search bar (recents)

Hi,

Sorry if this is in the wrong place as i am new to posting (been a silent flasher for few years) . Sounds dodgy.

Has anyone figured out how to be rid of that google search bar in recent apps without root?

It is the only thing stopping the phone from being perfect imo

cheers in advance and keep up the good work :)

twelthty
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pepitoff:
Just update Google from Google Play Store and Google Search Bar in Recent Apps will disappears.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Canedo1:
Customization Version Match

Do I need to download a FTF that matches the current Customization Version number I have now? or it doesn't matter if I install a Firmwaare with not the same number

Is there any problem with this?

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But do i need to download a matchig Customization number FTF with the one that i have now?

or it doesn't matter if i install a FTF with a diferent Customization number
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
It doesn't matter.

Just be sure you're flashing a firmware for your model.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] husnain17:
Sorry guys if i am asking a really noob question. i checked my customization number and it says 1288-7054_R12B. and according to xperi firm it is singapore model. But when i checked here there is no FTF with the same customization number for singapore here. Is it possible to install the other firmware with other customization number for the singapore model?

Thanks in advance :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Korumera:
I can create one for you that should not be a problem :)

Singapore has a D5833 model and 1288-7054 is Singtel SG
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] twelthty:
google search bar recents

My Google is fully updated. Tried uninstalling and reinstall to no avail. Must be something i am missing :(