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[Sony Xperia 5 III] sumitplall:
I am getting another error when I install the Sony Xperia USB driver. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the driver as well but the same error. Running the whole thing on Windows 10. Any ideas on how to resolve this error?
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
can you upload a video of you installing the driver? looks to me like you are choosing wrong driver.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] sumitplall:
Let me record a video and share it tonight.

Meanwhile I tried with the USB Driver provided in this post here: https://xdaforums.com/t/enabling-4g-5g-on-xperia-1-iii-on-non-supported-regions-rooted.4539383/

And also the official Sony Xperia 1 iii USB driver from the Sony site as well: https://developer.sony.com/file/download/xperia-1-iii-driver/
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Danielandg:
Hi,

I used the modem config from: https://band.radio/xperia-band-unlock

I now have 5G on my phone, however I do not have VoLTE. I am in Australia with Boost. Is there anyway to VoLTE to work? I tried out a Amaysim (I think that's on the Optus network) and that got me Volte.

Is there any modem config files for this phone for Australia?

This phone has Qualcomm X55 I think. Could I use a config file for Australia from another phone?
[Sony Xperia 5 III] sumitplall:
@bentree

Here is a short video of the installation I tried for the USB drivers

Direct driver installation:

Legacy hardware way:
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
You need to flash the Telstra config file located in the modem files to get VOLTE to work.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
Ok so I think I know what you are doing wrong.

1- In the unzipped QPST file, there should be a folder called "Driver" It is an .exe installer. Run it First and reboot computer.

2- Reconnect phone and activate the diagnostic modem via adb using "setprop persist.usb.eng 1"

3- open device manager and find the 3 unknown devices.

4- select one and choose update driver.

5- select "Browse my computer for drivers" and then choose "Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer".

6- select "Ports" from the list, then scroll down and select "Qualcomm Incorporated"

7- from that list find the one called "Qualcomm HS-USB Diagnostics 9091"

8- do this for the other 2 unknown devices.

note# I have included a picture of the driver name to make things easier for you.

Let me know how you go :)
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Danielandg:
There's telstra files in the modem files?

I could not see them, can you tell me under which folder it was?

Thank you,
[Sony Xperia 5 III] sumitplall:
Oh my! never bothered to check that option while installing the drivers and somehow missed in the linked youtube video also.

It worked! Thanks a lot!!!

Continuing with rest of the steps.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
modem_pr/mcfg/configs/mcfg_sw/generic/AUNZ/Telstra/Commercial/mcfg_sw.mbn
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
Glad to help :)
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Danielandg:
Great. I'll check on my computer soon and give it a shot.

Btw, if reset the phone (factory reset), do I have to do the entire process again and put the modem files there?

Or when I do a factory reset, the modem files should remain?
[Sony Xperia 5 III] sumitplall:
Was able to get it working for India Airtel but Jio still doesn't work. Thanks OP for the detailed steps and @bentree for further help for USB driver setup.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
I honestly don't know, I think as long as you don't do something that over-writes the modem partition, I.E. OTA update or recovery or repair with sony computer program than you should be ok.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] DanielGregory99:
I can give it a shot on the weekend if I get time, and get back here if it helps anyone to know.

I had a look in the MBM.rar file here and I cannot find:

modem_pr/mcfg/configs/mcfg_sw/generic/AUNZ/Telstra/Commercial/mcfg_sw.mbn

Is there another zip file that has it?
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
Please refer to the original authors post on how to get the required MBN file. It's about halfway through the first post.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Danielandg:
Ah I see now.

I will need to see if my phone has this.

I have the Xperia 1 II and the process is pretty similar but I used a different guide (https://band.radio/xperia-band-unlock).

That replaced a different set of files.

I can have a look on the weekend. Would you happen to already know if my phone will have that config file?
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
Iiii and 5iii use same firmware so they definitely have the files. My last phone was a 1ii and it has the same folder setup.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Danielandg:
That's great. I will have a look and hopefully the 1 II has the Telstra file.

If not I might ask you if you can zip and attach it here for me.

Seems crazy that the files are already there and we need to do all this work to apply them to the phone. It should be automated by the phone.

Btw, I was reading this guide:

Modify Sony Xperia 1 II LTE-A and 5G NR Combinations - MT-TECH.FI

On this instruction i will show to you how you can edit Sony Xperia 1 II 5G NR/LTE-A Bands / Carrier Aggregation Combinations with Qualcomm Software. Sony has limited band and carrier aggregation support per network. You can check in cacombos.com Xperia 1 II supported Carrier Aggregation...

mt-tech.fi

He recommends to uninstall/disable that system server. Do we actually need to do this?

I tried two different Sims in my phone but I still have 5G(before I changed the Configs files, I never had 5G)
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
No, as the files don't get changed unless you do a OTA update or factory reset via sony software.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] DanielGregory99:
Just gave it a try now. Followed all the steps.

Same as before, no VoLTE with my carrier (Boost, which uses Telstra's network).

Anyway I am pretty happy to get 5g.

They are turning 3g off soon so I will need to move to Optus or Vodafone if I am to still make phone calls ( I get VoLTE with them).

Thank you for your help, you have been great.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
Can you run me through what steps you did? As my old phone was 1ii and I got volte working fine. 1ii and 1iii are the same procedures to get volte.

Edit: forgot to add that I am on boost also.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] DanielGregory99:
I already had a root, so I followed the steps from the heading:

How to extract your MBN files from your device's firmware​

and I stopped at:

Time to go back to Stock (Unroot) ​

I did not go further as my rom already has the option for Volte in the mobile settings

I also have Volte provisioned in *#*#4636#*#*.

So I am not sure what went wrong.

I am actually getting random signal problems right now (goes from 5g to 3g and gets stuck there and I cannot access the internet), so I am going to reflash the phone to get my old settings back on as this modem config does not work quite right, which is quite odd.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
Please reflash modem to stock setup, you can just flash the Modem.sin file in the firmware using newflasher. Then try flashing the telstra.MBN file. After that we can work on enabling 5g but using a different approach.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Danielandg:
Alright I can do that tonight or on the weekend.

What other approach could we take?

It is odd that the Telstra mcfg_sw.mbn caused issues. I also used the carrier_policy.xml in the first post and placed it in the folder it says to. Maybe I should have not used it?

Is there any other tools that can do what efstools can do? It seemed to work fine, but maybe I'll try another tool, if there are any.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
Don't worry about carrier config file for now. We can use efs explorer to modify the required file to allow 5G. Just try and get volte functioning first.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Danielandg:
Ah okay.

Using the band.radio website's files, I get 5g (and it's working very well!). So weirdly enough, I am just not getting volte.

Before using the files from band.radio, I never had 5g before.

Which files would you recommend to modify?
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
Yes but because Telstra is funny about how devices connect to 5G, if the connection to 5G isn't done correctly then Telstra can kick device of network. Which is probably why you kept dropping connection to 3G. For now just flash MBN file and make sure volte is stable and working before we get 5G.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Danielandg:
Ah okay. That makes sense.

So I should try the Telstra modem file again?

Is efstools the only program we can use?

Efstools extracts the modem file configuration to the modem partition or it actually more complex than that? I was wondering if I can do it myself.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Danielandg:
Duplicate post.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
EfsExplorer is like a GUI of efs tools. So it will allow us to select and modify the files needed to allow 5G.

Yes defenitly please try Telstra mbn file again and let me know how volte goes. If it doesn't work I can give you another telstra mbn file from a Asus phone that can work also.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Danielandg:
Alright cool. Do you know where to put the Telstra mbn file with efsexplorer?
[Sony Xperia 5 III] bentree:
Sorry I have confused you. Just follow the steps in the OP's post to flash the MBN file. After that we'll use EFSexplorer to modify the required files for 5G.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] RK_76:
Android 12 and boot loader can't be unlocked
[Sony Xperia 5 III] RK_76:
share me the details
[Sony Xperia 5 III] shoaib130088:
Details mens
[Sony Xperia 5 III] RK_76:
You referred that 5G is working on your device. Could you tell me how you cracked it. Mine is Sony 5 Mark II with Jio Sim
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Hendikins:
Finally managed to get VoLTE and 5G working on Telstra with both my Xperia 5 IIIs (I've got a -72 and -62). Turns out it's possible to use the PDC tool from QPST after all.

Method:

1. Follow the steps from the first post of this thread up to and including extracting the MBN files.

2. Open an ADB shell and enter the following commands: (grant root access when prompted)

su
setprop sys.usb.config diag,serial_cdev,rmnet,adb

3. Install QPST and the Qualcomm drivers (see first post of this thread)

4. Use the instructions from this thread to open the PDC tool

5. Load the desired MBN file(s). In my case I loaded them for all three Australian carriers.

6. Right-click on the default_global_vl profile and deactivate for Sub0 and Sub1

7. Right-click on the profile for your chosen carrier (In my case that was Telstra_Australia_Commercial) and choose SetSelectedConfig -> Sub0. Do the same for Sub1 if you're using a second SIM.

8. Click "Activate" to activate the profile(s).

9. If you want 5G support, open EFS Explorer and follow the instructions from the first post of this thread to flash carrier_policy.xml

10. Follow the rest of the guide in the first post to unroot and enable VoLTE using Shizuku & Pixel IMS.

Edit: Screenshot
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Danielandg:
Yes I also tried the PDC program which works quite well. I forgot to mention here on XDA, luckily Hendikens has.

I did not use the carrier _policy.xml. I used a set of files created by a very friendly and kind forum member here which enabled 5G for me.

What does the carrier_policy.xml do anyway? I noticed we are not replacing a file adding a new one ( my phone does not have a carrier_policy.xml file).
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Hendikins:
The carrier_policy.xml file here forces the 5G bands to always be enabled. Telstra 5G will not work without this.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] sumitplall:
5G still doesn't work for me with both Airtel and Jio. All I get is 4G+ on my Xperia 1 iii. If anyone got it working for the device please share the files, I have given a try with almost of the files shared earlier.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] DanielGregory99:
I managed to enable 5G by modifying some of the other files in that folder. Would I be gaining anything extra by placing the carrier_policy.xml file in there?

I had to to enable the Telstra mdn config file to get VoLTE.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Hendikins:
I don't expect there to be any benefit if you've achieved the same result through other means.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] hadidm13:
Hi Anyone try the new fw 61.2.A.0.472A?
[Sony Xperia 5 III] shoaib130088:
No
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Hendikins:
I performed the steps in my earlier post using 61.2.A.0.472A SEA region, but I don't expect it would matter which version of the firmware was used (or at the very least, which version of Android 13 firmware).
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Hendikins:
While I'm here, attached are the MBN files from the latest firmware I could grab for the following Snapdragon 888 devices:

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)

Asus ROG Phone 5

OnePlus 9 Pro

vivo iQOO 8

Xiaomi Mi 11

Note that the method I described earlier using the PDC tool can only be used with the Sony MBN files - if you attempt to use MBN files from another device it will silently fail.

Also, using EfsTools to flash an MBN file for your carrier from another device may not result in working VoLTE - in my experience this method doesn't work with Telstra (Australia) and it may be the case for other carriers as well.

The MBN files for other devices may still be of interest however, as you could potentially extract the contents using EfsTools then modify or replace files on your device using EFS Explorer.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] TrigrH:
With the (Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72).zip) will that enable volte support for Optus, voda etc? I see folders in there?
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Hendikins:
You can use the PDC tool to load and activate the MBN for Optus and/or Vodafone, which should result in working VoLTE.

I don't have an Optus or Vodafone SIM to test with, so I've only confirmed it works with Telstra (and both slots).
[Sony Xperia 5 III] yogeshpatel7:
How it's possible please help me I have 1 iii SOG03
[Sony Xperia 5 III] TrigrH:
tested working on even on Android 11.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] yogeshpatel7:
How you get 4g+ on Xperia 1 iii which mbn file n carrier policy you used?

I am successfully enable 5g on my 1 iii but there is no 4g+ plus network only 4g

Please reply me brother
[Sony Xperia 5 III] sumitplall:
I think I didn't flash any mbn file as the efs tool was giving me errors. I tried so many carrier policies XML that was shared by other members earlier in the thread, you can give it try. I think the ones that were shared by shoaib

How did you get 5g though? Which MBN or carrier policy did you use?
[Sony Xperia 5 III] faseeh_55:
Is 5G working for you after the new firmware update from Sony? If yes, can you share the MBN file & the carrier_policy.xml file you used?
[Sony Xperia 5 III] kalel29:
I I just bought a Japanese version of the Xperia 1 mark 3, but I'm in Mexico, the model is the XQ-BC72, and I don't have VoLte only 4g. Using this method will enable the option under settings? Thanks
[Sony Xperia 5 III] hadidm13:
Hi , I’m also in Mexico working Ok VoLTE & 5G with Telcel
[Sony Xperia 5 III] kalel29:
How do you managed to have both? What model of the 1 III do you have ? My model is the XQ-BC72 dual sim, global version firm, what firm are you using?
[Sony Xperia 5 III] hadidm13:
Hi Kalel29, Just follow the guide , there is 2 different steps one for VoLTE

and for 5G, by the way I have Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ52) FW 61.2.A.0.472, but they manage same FW in theory the only difference is the bands.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] kalel29:
Nice I'll follow the guide just one last question, what folder do you used for they.mbn file? Just to make sure I use the same one. And thanks.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] kalel29:
This guide really works, although I don't see the VoLTE icon on the status bar, under ims status it says registered and VoLTE enabled, and 5g works too, just one thing, is there another configuration that I can tweak? Because 5g download speed it's very poor I only got 40 Mbps. Thanks.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] kalel29:
Hi there, I have two questions, the first one is that , do you have the VoLTE icon in the status bar? And second one is, what download speed do you have on 5g , I don't have more than 40 Mbps on 5g. I you have more speed, I really want to know what .mbn did you upload to the phone , cause there's 2 folders for MX. I hope you can reply, thanks.
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Anwarjmds:
Required tools/APKs

1. Flashtool

2. XperiaFirm

3. Newflasher V55

Step 1

Extract flashtool and install drivers in extract folder named Flash drivers.

Step 2

Download Xperiafirm and extract that file and install the bit version which type your pc can supported like 64bit or 84bit.

Note : Fully recommend install 64bits.

Step 3

On Xperiafirm file you need to download 2 Models of files for type of your device model i.e. Sony Xperia 5 J8210 then download the following files,

A. Download Customized UK version

B. Download your region version i.e. from India

Then download South East Asia SEA version.

Step 4

Download newflasher V55 from Mega.nz

and extract the file.

Step 5

On Xperiafirm SEA version folder Copy OEM files (upto 6 or 7 OEM) to UK Customized version folders and also Copy all files from newflasher V55 to UK Customized folder.

Step 6

Turn off your device and Press and Hold Volume down button then plug type c pin to mobile to pc release the volume button until the led is lighting green

Step 7

Then open UK Customized folder and run the flasher file and type followed by system

I.e. "n", "n", "p", "n"

Wait until flash is ended and remove the cable and turn on device

Volte is enabled successfully

For any doubts contact me

anwarjmds@gmail.com
[Sony Xperia 5 III] Lavievn:
we dont need to flash entire of the rom, firsty download and install a lastest or any stock rom that make your device working good even it's don't support Volte, then download a SEA rom, just take both "modem...sin" file from there and put it to a folder, flash these modem.sin file as normal as we flash entire of the firmware.

In most case we get Volte after this, but sometime the phone don't have mobile network, especially a Japan's phone (which's has single sim), don't worry, we take all "oem...sin" file from stock rom we flashed before and flash again with same way, only these file.

And after that we got Volte enable with icon for both sim.

In other way, all single sim device now got second sim active with this method (single sim phone got imei 2 :0 but working good).

Tested on 5 mark ii SOG-02 and 5 mark 3 XQ-BQ52

------

Someone can ask that how about all other files, i think that file is core system files, we can use it's from any rom of other devices, in my case, SOG-02 now named AS-72 same as SEA dual sims model and XQ-BQ52 showed as XQ-BQ72
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cvmademan:
Hello . Was wondering if someone can help me out. I have a firestick 2nd gen running on os 6 . I have apps that need updating but when I go to try to update it it says low storage to update manage apps . But I know I have plenty of storage because I have all my apps In my external drive . Can someone please help me on how to update all my apps . Thanks
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trancelated:
Can you check if you really have Internal Space ?

You can check it here:

Settings > My Fire TV > About > Storage

If you see you storage space maxxed out then you should probably find the internally installed apps and clear their cache or uninstall a few before you proceed updating
[Touch Pro, Fuze Accessories] shamus072:
Hey all.

Im looking for a mono head set for use when driving. I looked all over, but no luck. Any ideas?
[Touch Pro, Fuze Accessories] KD8DNS:
the adapter that came with your device.... use it and then use any 2.5mm or 3.5mm mono earpiece.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Accessories] shamus072:
Thanks for the respose... I would still need one with a mic in it. Are they out there?
[Touch Pro, Fuze Accessories] Kraize:
Let me be the first to say. WHY!?!?!?! An ok BT headset is about the same price as a miniUSB mono headset. I would suggest you better spend $10 more on a BT headset.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Accessories] KD8DNS:
+1, on that!!!
[Touch Pro, Fuze Accessories] aadadams:
I know you guys are aware of this but I will say it anyway. For the young and the old, it is advised to use a wired headset to reduce the radiation exposure. The majority of data on this subject is conflicting, but some are be proactively cautious.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Accessories] aadadams:
Thanks for expanding. For the record, my statement was written in lay terms. Additionally, the term I chose was apt, as radiation can (and does) originate from RF sources and/or electromagnetic sources, but no matter the source it is still radiation. My information comes from the American Medical Association AMA and the New England Journal of Medicine NEJM. I do not profess to know the impact of prolonged exposure to RADIATION from cell phones, but some clinicians feel it wise to limit the exposure of children as there brains have not fully developed and the elderly due to their susceptability to illness. Until a couple months ago I was an active cancer researcher, and my PhD is in bioanalytical chemistry.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Accessories] btprice2001:
Does the included adapter support headsets with microphones?
[Touch Pro, Fuze Accessories] KD8DNS:
Not trying to argue. But from my standpoint (im not a doc) However I have numerous FCC licenses. I am the senior regional technician for AT&T northeast division. We have done numerous field tests on all kinds of medical equipment to ensure the safe operation of the end user. This was more of a worry back in the days of the 3 watt analogue devices, but now a days we use devices that PEP (peak power output) in the milliwatts.

For years in the lab we have used cell site emulators with various medical devices, hired doctors to aid in research, back in the analogue days this was true and I have seen it first hand. Now when we do in lab tests no major interference is even documented. No I am NOT saying for a individual with a pacemaker to go for it.

I'm not arguing with you, we can agree to disagree, You have your area of expertise and I have mine, we could go on for days. However there has never really been any

conclusive

evidence that gives a accurate cause to this, at this time its only speculation. I am also VERY familiar with all of the publication in the AMA, I read them all the time, my wife is a cardiologist in Cincinnati.

For the record, I hate when people use the word "radiation" in a statement of "spread spectrum". The first instinct id "oh goodness radiation can kill me" were as radiation is all around you every day all day long. Unless you live in a Faraday cage in a dark room. That is why i felt it necessary to explain differences.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Accessories] KD8DNS:
Yes, I believe it does.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Accessories] aadadams:
You will get no arguments here. :) Much dialogue maybe, but no arguments. :D The word "radiation" in the scientific community does not have that negative connotation, but I see your point. Those that are afraid of this should read up on radon gas, as an aside. Radiation is not necessarily "bad". People love it when they use it to warm their food in a microwave or when it facilitates a phone conversation using 0.9, 2.4, and 5.8 GHz cordless phones. I agree with you about the ambiguity associated with this issue. In the scientific community, there is a great deal of contention as there is evidence to support both schools of thought. There is currently no conclusive evidence to support the premise that this "radiation" from cell phones is causing harm; however, there is not any evidence that eliminates it either. Suffice it to say, the jury is still out on this one IMNSHO. BTW I use Moto S9 and Moto H700 and I do not own a wired headset. ;)
[Touch Pro, Fuze Accessories] drawde:
kinda related, searched for 'included adapter' and this is the only thread that came up..

i'm using the included adapter with a car kit (cassette adapter). music plays fine with this setup, however i noticed in calls a lot of the time the audio starts breaking up a little.. sounds like i have low signal, however I have full bars in H. i just started using it today, and only placed one or two test calls so far, maybe it was a one or two-off type thing?