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[Xperia Z3 Compact General] k o v a l:
Hi! I'd like to ask, if anyone has experience with previous xperia phones when it comes to fw update for unbranded models. I bought my Z3c off contract, one of the reasons being faster updates. But it seems, that i was extremly wrong - all branded models received .77 (poland), and i'm still stuck with .93 (Customized for Central Europe). I'm quite unhappy with this fact :(
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MechaBouncer:
My Z3C is an unbranded Nordic version. I received a notification of a new OTA firmware about when it started showing up for people using the Sony PC Companion. Have you tried connecting it to PC Companion to see if there is an update?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Piotreek31:
I have the same problem. Unbranded z3c (Polish distribution) no OTA or Pc Companion update to .77 version. I think we must wait or we will get directly update to lolipop in January (i hope ;))

Best regards

Peter
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] :
All Poland Carriers should have .77 Update, its downloadable through XperiFirm, so there should be definiteley an OTA/Companion update.

But Central Europe 1 only has .93 update.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Peter_31:
And thats the version i have. I hope Sony will push .77 to CE1 quickly :cowboy:.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] k o v a l:
Sadly, unbranded z3c sold in poland use Central Europe 1 fw. Thats somehow annoying, due to the fact, that those are pure sony firmwares, which should be first in line. Definitely before branded versions. I'm also worried about the fact, that it missed the .98 rollout, so even if the .77 becomes available (which brakes the experience for some), there will be only .93 to go back to in case of any problems :(
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Peter_31:
I hope Sony will not follow the path like LG "Buy our phone and forget about updates ;))" But it is obviously strange that vanilla phone dont get firmware update first. Or it is an agreement between Sony and Telecom Operator's?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mab71:
Who said LG never updates their firmwares?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] hjpendragon:
I’m having some trouble with the Nordic download. Anyone else?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Peter_31:
I didn't say never. But they policy is terrible. Have a look on LG 4X (i have one) , relased in the middle of 2012 (flagship phone) with ICS 4.0.4.. Based on Tegra 3,1GB RAM and got only one major update to JB 4.1.2 and support is over. So i bought Xperia Z3C and i am hoping for better treatment from Sony.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MScorpionZ:
D5803 23.0.1.A.5.77 Unbranded Ukraine (1289-0537)

http://oceanhost.eu/v78q3tu04gft/D5803_23.0.1.A.5.77_Ukraine.ftf.htm
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] taitix:
I cannot download Hong Kong 1288-5471 23.0.A.2.93

Is the link dead?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] PantsDownJedi:
I have a customisation number that I can't find. I'm sceptical that making a firmware from what I have will be very useful as the phone is unlocked and I've installed the zip to restore functions which essentially comes down to modified libraries in the system partition. I'm wanting to do a more thorough and supposedly more effective way of flashing that zip but step 1 is download and flash the ftf. I presume any ftf I create is already going to be what I have since I originally unlocked, installed the kernel, went through the phone set up, flashed the restoration zip, then flashed root. Quite a different scenario than ideal though still very good.

Phone is a D5833

All but the last question seem to answer itself but it's worth asking as I've never dealt with flashing Sony anything.

1. My resulting ftf will still have the same modified files as what I already have anyway?

2. Assuming the first question is correct, creating an ftf wouldn't be of much use to others, especially given a custom kernel?

3. This is what I'm unsure of:

I bought the phone in Australia. Is it possible to flash a different Australian ftf for the same model with a lower customisation number if I'm confident that I'm not going to see any difference in available band (LTE In not sure of but never use it anyway)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
1) You didn't need to quote the whole OP... argh! :eek:

2) As you can see below, your firmware is from Australia, brand OPTUS (customization version 1289-1582)

3) I'm not sure I understood what's your question, but I try to answer anyways.

You can flash any FTF (Australian or not) for D5833, as the working radio bands are the same for every D5833 around the world.

I suggest yout try 1288-4214 that is the Australian generic customization ;)

The FTF you are going to make, is NOT from your phone but it's from Sony servers directly. Which means that any FTF you make is UNTOUCHED.

So everytime you'll flash a FTF you'll get a brand new firmware!

Therefore Xperifirm downloads the entire firmware from Sony, then you create the FTF through Flashtool without connecting your phone.

Only after this step, you connect your phone and flash the FTF through Flashtool: any partition of your device is formatted and re-written.

Everytime you flash a FTF on your UNLOCKED phone, you need to re-flash the custom kernel (because you have the stock kernel again) then go to recovery and re-flash DRM restorer zip (because the system is new and clean, so you need to re-add those files that let the restorer work) and re-flash the root (for the same reason: the system is new).

If you make a new FTF, it doesn't really matter that your phone has been modified. Ok? ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] PantsDownJedi:
Thanks, that clears it up for me :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] ssinn:
I just bought a D5803 for Amazon and it is a Vodafone phone. Can I flash the unbranded US version? And does this effect any warranty I might have? Customization version- 1289-8444_R7B
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cschmitt:
Yes, you can flash US firmware with flashtool. Could always flash Vodafone back for warranty if needed.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] ssinn:
Thanks. Found my answer
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cschmitt:
No way to backup without root. I really wouldn't worry about it though, as long as stock firmware it should be OK for warranty.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Mr.Taqi:
there's no MENA firmware for z3 compact 5833 ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
No, it doesn't exist.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] evildog1:
Hello

Can i flash 23.0.1.A.5.77 over current firmware 23.0.A.2.93 - Unbranded - Nordic (1288-5411)?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pedro5148:
update icon 4g

just to update the version 23.0.1.A.5.77 - Unbranded - Brazil (1289-0407) to the D5833, the icon is 4G!

taking advantage of the topic, how to remove this icon highlighted in the picture ??

[IMG="Icon"]https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10420141_10202360803499785_7717583645646214377_n.jpg?oh=bf8627bc223566284cfe7292fafe2930&oe=556C349E&__gda__=1429339528_bfc7f5af85cf70e7510a17b4f5ff6e83[/IMG]
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Thanks, info just added :good:

That icon shouldn't be there when WiFi is switched on :eek:

I guess you have to decompile SystemUI.apk and edit res\layout\status_bar.xml

You need to be rooted obviously.

This is the manual method... actually I don't know if there's a mod or a xposed module that does it for you :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerverg:
Thanks a bunch. Just flashed my country's ftf.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] desertflyer:
I'm not sure why that one link is going so slow. Here is another one for that FTF: http://1drv.ms/1AUKhE5
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] b_boy_9x:
Hi, I'm using xperia Z3c docomo SO-02G, can I flash it with one of above ftf files ? (because I want to get rid of docomo's apps without root or unlock bootloader)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] km8j:
is there any issue downgrading from .77? Cant stand the battery life issues.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
It's not a good idea, because kernel can be different and play with kernel could be dangerous.

Try this method with your operator apps that you want to block: http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/development/mod-rootremove-whats-navring-small-apps-t2902419

Sure you can do, it's not a problem.

Anyway I don't have any battery issue with my .77 :confused:

Have you tried a factory reset?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] b_boy_9x:
oops, i've flashed it already, so far ​there's no problem, except for the signal, it's always changed to roaming mode (with the "R" on the signal column), but when I change the sim card to another carrie​r, it's fine, can anyone help me with this issue ? is it the carrier's problem or phone's problem ? x_X
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zeenan:
Hi, I am same situation as you.

Some questions if you don't mind:

1. Which firmware did you use on your so-02g?

2. Did you need to unlock bootloader for it to work?

3. If you are using it in japan with mvno like bicsim, does tethering work after new rom?

(it does not work with current DoCoMo rom)

Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] b_boy_9x:
1. I picked this one : 23.0.1.A.5.77 - Unbranded - USA (1289-7524) from 1st post.

2. No need to unlock bootloader, just install the flashtool app on your computer, do as instruction and done.

3. I'm not living in Japan so I can't answer this, and that's why I have the problem with the signal here :(
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sander151187:
23.0.1.A.5.77 - Unbranded - Greece (1288-4952) torrent including TA partition.

This ROM has got the 4G icon instead of LTE.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Did the signal issue appear only after flashing .77 ???

It seems a baseband problem though.

Thanks, but I can't share a torrent link, as there are too few people with z3c.

A torrent file needs some seeds or it's not worth, because it works properly when a good number of people is involved.

Any upload on a server is way better in this case. ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sander151187:
No worries, I'll seed it. I've got it up and running on my media/torrent server 24/7 and also on my backup server.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] b_boy_9x:
no, it happened from the start, I thought that flash another rom would solve it but still the same. However, when I change the sim card to another carrier's, the problem has solved, don't know why, maybe it's the sim's problem.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mab71:
I got the phone with .77 pre-installed... Is it ok if i downgrade to .98?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Alright, I'm adding your link to my list then :good:

Ok, it's a hardware limit I guess, due to a different radio module which works properly only on Japan's frequencies. :(

What model is being sold in your country? D5803 or D5833?

No problem at all ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] b_boy_9x:
but if i'm using the sim from another carrier (also in my country), the roaming icon will disappear, so my guess is that the current carrier's problem. I'm using D5803 model (SO-02G)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zeenan:
Sorry for noob question.

Still a bit hesitant to flash my so-02g.

It seems to be a carrier specific Z3c model based on xperfirm.

So it requires using another model(D5803/D5833) to get unbranded firmware. (which is discouraged here)

Questions:

1. What exactly is worse case that can happen using this thread guide?

(say my PC crashed, or usb cable got disconnected while flashing half way, or firmware mismatch on model)

2. Will it completely brick the device? or just ruin current flash, BUT can be re-flashed again?

(I got copy of the original so-02g firmware for a hopefully full restore if needed)

3. Can I assume that as long as I don't touch bootloader, I can always flash back to restore original firmware?

4. If so, how to make sure I don't touch bootloader? should I exclude "bootbundle" on flashtool?

Saw some guides suggesting to exclude "Bootbundle" and "BaseBand"...

I searched and found "Baseband" is related to the radio 4g/lte related functions which makes sense since I will still be using it in JP. But no idea what excluding "Bootbundle" would do...

Thanks for any help.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
1) The worst thing could happen is that your battery device discharges entirely and your kernel is not properly flashed. The result is that you can't recharge your phone anymore until you change/recharge your battery by opening the phone..

Therefore before flashing, a full recharge is recommended.

And if you get bootloops, press vol.up + power until your phone switches off or else it can discharge soon.

2) No hardbricks, don't worry. Only softbricks that can be easily resolved.

3) You can always flash back the original firmware, even with the bootloader unlocked.

What you can't get back is the TA partition, if you choose to unlock (because TA backup works only with root before unlocking)

4) Flashing FTF files never changes the bootloader. Don't worry!!!

You can find the bootloader status this way:

open the phone dial pad and press *#*#7378423#*#*, then tap on Service info > Configuration and read the rooting status.

Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes/No ---> it means that the bootloader is still locked and if "yes" you can unlock or if "no" you cannot unlock.

Bootloader unlocked: Yes ---> it means that the bootloader is already unlocked

I agree with you: if you live in Japan, don't flash the baseband and keep the old one by excluding it before flashing another firmware.

For example, people who has the xperia TL (only for the american AT&T network) always flashes firmware of the international xperia T with the exclusion of the baseband and it works flawlessly!

Instead, I'm very worried about the kernel, as I actually don't know if "so-02g" and "d5803" share the same kernel.

My advice is to not play with kernel.

Now, let's find out if kernels are really different.

Below you can see my d5803 kernel (firmware .77).

Could you provide the same screenshot of your so-02g (obviously firmware .77)?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zeenan:
Thanks, istux.

JP model build seems very different: 23.0.B.1.13

Kernel: 3.4.0-perf-gde78c03

(not allowed to post outside links yet)

I got it about baseband, but what about bootbundle?

What is it for?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pw1nce:
hi guys i had my z3 from cosmote carrier loaded with their small bloat , then i flashed international version and im having problem with NFC , i tried doing clean flash couple of times but no luck , can someone provide me that stock rom from cosmote carrier? its from greece , thanks
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pepitoff:
I can't download any firmware for Xperia Z3 Compact D5803 from Mega :(

The download stops around 66-70%
[MENTION=4708091]istux[/MENTION] can you mirror the links somewhere else, please?

Thanks in advance! :good:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Would you try with another browser? Chrome for example...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Yep... it's very different! :eek:

Kernel allows the communication between hardware and software components.

So, if you don't want to play with luck, please do not cross-flash kernel from different models.

This is my advice.

Bootbundle seems related to the kernel I guess.

It installs the boot_delivery.xml and, actually, I don't know exactly what it is. Sorry :(

Without root, a solution to block some bloatware can be this one: http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/development/mod-rootremove-whats-navring-small-apps-t2902419

Or... ask in a Japanese forum, if you understand the language :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pw1nce:
guys i downloaded firmware thru xperifirm but its all unpacked , how can i put it together and flash please? thanx
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] zeenan:
I finally flashed it with the unbranded HK rom.

Noticed following:

1. NFC does not work

2. TV tuner does not work

3. mobile signal 1-2 bars lower than before (but calls, mobile data still works ok)

But no more bloatware and GPS now works ok.

Oh well, it has the functions I need, so I will keep it :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Trandaa:
You have got .sin files, right?

Open FlashTool, on the ribbon select Tools, Bundles and Create. Then select your ROM folder. Then select your device, branding and version. After that you see in "folder list" some files. Select all and put it into "Firmware content". After that, just click on create. You'll create a .ftf file.

Sent from my D5803 aka Xperia Z3 Compact
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pw1nce:
hi broo thanks for yur reply , i did the steps that you told , i added that folder , but what do i write or choose ''device , branding , and version'' ? i have no idea , im using z3 compact with cosmote carrier
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Ok, your device your choice :)

Meanwhile I added a link to docomo FTF firmware to my list for everyone who needs to revert to stock ;)

Read the last FAQ in the very first post, you'll find a link to a tutorial...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pw1nce:
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hi broo , i managed to select my device in flash tool , but i cant see ''branding'' and version'' even after putting the fiiles together on the left , can you tell me how to get them?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Trandaa:
Device is your device (probably Z3 Compact?)

Branding is branding of your downloaded ROM (probably Cosmote?)

Version is what you saw in Xperifirm (probably 23.0.1.A.5.77 or 23.0.A.2.93? )

Sent from my D5803 aka Xperia Z3 Compact
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pw1nce:
yeah , can i write it by my own , is it safe?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
You have to choose your device model, then insert branding and version manually

Branding: Cosmote GR

Version: 23.0.1.A.5.77

Right?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Trandaa:
Just write them into that fields by yourself

Sent from my D5803 aka Xperia Z3 Compact
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pepitoff:
Official branded Bulgarian carriers firmwares for D5803

[MENTION=4708091]istux[/MENTION] here they are

MTel

D5803_23.0.A.2.98_MTel_BG - Android 4.4.4

Telenor

D5803_23.0.A.2.93_Telenor_BG - Android 4.4.4

Vivacom (Central Europe, unbranded)

D5803_23.0.A.2.93_Customized CE1 - Android 4.4.4
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] alex_thessaloniki:
Hello everybody, i have a D5803 running 23.0.1.A.5.79 which is a Vodafone branded rom.

Can i flash an unbranded 23.0.1.A.5.77 using the directions in the 1st post?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Trandaa:
Yes

Sent from my ST25i powered by CyanogenMod 11
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Thanks, please change "Vivacom" with "Central Europe" because it's unbranded and can be useful for all central European countries ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pepitoff:
It's done :good:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Thunderhawk2001:
Maybe it's a dumb question, but i have to ask: I have Sony Z3c D5803(1289-4143) Can i flash the GLOBAL 2.93 firmware on my german T-Mobile branded phone? I can only get the 5.77 witht the XperiFirm Tool. :confused:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Sure you can.

Once 93 is installed, if you receive notification for updating to 77 and you don't want to upgrade, go to settings/apps, choose "update center" and uncheck "show notification" ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] ThunderWolf78:
"Our services aren't available right now

We're working to restore all services as soon as possible. Please check back soon.

Ref A: DC48597BD3604AB69ECC9FF4B02D18CC Ref B: 25C5B2D109546D7B1FC953E038500A07 Ref C: Sat Jan 24 06:08:56 2015 PST"

How Micro$oft typical, does anyone have another non-onedrive link for "Nordic 1288-5411 23.0.A.2.93 generic unbranded" for the D5803?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Thunderhawk2001:
Thanks for the info !
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] charliebigpot:
+1
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Maybe [MENTION=2864487]desertflyer[/MENTION] can help you. :o

I have to say that onedrive is not so reliable, as it's not the first time it gives troubles...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Kratellismorru:
Pls someone upload on other site. cannot download anything from microsoft
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] :
The Hong Kong 2.93 link is broken. I've reuploaded the file.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1ejb0MqRCmASHRzaDRWOUYtVnc/view?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] andycore:
I'm in Australia, and am using an imported Z3c D5833 that currently has the firmware 23.0.1.A.1.49 -- which I can't find anything about. Is it possible to re-flash my phone with the 23.0.A.2.93 - Unbranded - Australia (1288-4214) file, or will it damage my device? My phone is an import, but I'm not sure what region it came from (searching this thread seems to indicate Hong Kong, but I can't find much info on the 1.49 firmware)

Edit: My customisation version is 1288-5471_R13B so I guess the handset is originally from HK.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] PherChe:
Generic GEL has LTE icon too.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] avila188:
can't get the link for Australia 1288-4214 23.0.A.2.93 generic unbranded to work. any other link?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Sorry guys... I'm trying to contact the uploader of all that stuff (desertflyer) via PM and see if we can fix, else I'll remove those links :(

Please, be patience ;)

Great man, many thanks :good: I'm adding your link

Thanks :good:

Right, your device is from HK and according to Xperifirm 23.0.1.A.1.49 is the last one for that customization (it was released just before the last .77 and only for HK)

You can flash the Australian firmware, but at the moment the link for .93 is broken.

Why don't you flash the last .77 :confused: It works so fine if you make a full wipe... ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] andycore:
Because the root method that they're talking about on the bounty thread has been patched in .77 ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Really? Great :victory:

So, the new root method works only with .93 .98 .105 .106 and these firmwares are more important than ever now!

I struck all the links not working at the moment.

They're all related to the same uploader [desertflyer], so let's hope he fixes :D because I see that many old fimwares are not dowloadable anymore from Xperifirm. :crying:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] phroenix:
I don't know if someone already posted it, but here is a link to GloBul (Bulgarian) branded .93 firmware. I've rooted it successfully, after trying global generic which didn't work. Once you have root, branding doesn't matter. If you don't need this because someone already posted it, let me know so I can take it down. I'll update you if I need to take it down for other reasons. Thanks

http://goo.gl/nA2vd4
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] solidghost9:
Hi guys, what will happen if i flashed a D5803 firmware on a D5833 model? Would the software brick it?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
It's already in list, but any new link is welcome ;)

Added :good:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Device: D5803

Customization number: 1286-9917

Firmware: 23.0.A.2.93

Country: GLOBAL

Download:

https://mega.nz/#!RJE3GZYJ!HhWALw7wTJI7sNg9z6aXq-ilZCZgLtjpRzbrjYSH40M
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MarcraM90:
could someone host this somewhere else?

https://mega.co.nz/#!wRAnwSAK!guQnkZj7s5hEj4CHs7BIRueQA2F-w1cZQReVwOLJUgg
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
If you can't complete the download, then try with another browser. Usually it works ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] MarcraM90:
already tried it
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] PherChe:
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[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Ok... if you want it immediatly, you can download directly from Sony server with Xperifirm and create the FTF with Flashtool.

Read the last FAQ in the very first post, there's a tutorial ;)

Many thanks, but the link doesn't work properly: you have to share the entire address :p
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Device: D5803

Firmware: 23.0.A.2.93

Customization number: 1289-4014

Brand: Wind IT

Country: Italy

Download:

https://mega.nz/#!0AdiRDTK!YMOqTc7eiC68CsQQf-Hn2QVFe8aygqfJ8gDm4Q5gvZA
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] PherChe:
Double Post

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[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dshstudio:
South Korean Version

Where can I found D5833 ftf file with customized for South Korea??
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] PherChe:
Try with XperiFirm.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] istux:
Now all the links are back to work properly :victory:

A HUGE THANKS TO [MENTION=2864487]desertflyer[/MENTION] FOR MOVING ALL HIS STUFF TO MEGA.CO.NZ :good: