Hi, I just bought my Z1 Compact (and i'm loving it) from a Carrier in Chile named Movistar but I want to flash a ROM that will
Not have the carrier's animation on startup
Let me use Android Kitkat 4.4.4
Not give me compatibility issues with my phone's network
Is there any place where I can find the latest unbranded International ROM for my Z1 Compact so that its up to date, won't mess up the phone, and will let me loose the carrier animation?
Thank you !!! =)
There are tons of links to unbranded FTFs in the general forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general
14.4.A.0.108 is Android 4.4.4.
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Hi all
I hope I've posted this in the right place.
I have a stock French Arc S that I'd like to be flashed to a stock UK model - at the moment, although my phone is in English, a few of the icons are still in French and I also have some France-specific apps.
Can anyone tell me the simplest way to flash the phone? Do I need to root, etc.? I used to have a HTC Sensation, and rooted and custom rom'ed that, so I'm not a complete dunce.
It's possible I might flash a custom rom in the future, but my experience with the Sensation wasn't too hot. I basically would flash to custom to remove Facebook, Twitter etc. integration as I have no need nor interest. But stock UK (generic or O2) is better than stock French for me!
Thank you very much in advance,
schnide
Is your bootloader locked? If the answer is yes, you may have two safe options: (i) flash the UK's FTF file to your phone using FlashTool, and (ii) flash the stock UK FW using WotanServer.
For (i), you need the tool below. I don't have such FTF, so you'll need to search a little. Don't post another thread, SEARCH.
[TOOL/LT15] [UPDATE 15/01/2012] Flashtool version 0.6.7.0 - Windows / Linux
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
[EDIT] 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware for Xperia Arc S
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408142
Just found a FTF. Not UK but a FTF though. As I said, search.
For (ii), see WotanServer's website:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S Firmware Flashing
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-arc-s-lt18/debranding-flash
Regards.
schnidex said:
Hi all
I hope I've posted this in the right place.
I have a stock French Arc S that I'd like to be flashed to a stock UK model - at the moment, although my phone is in English, a few of the icons are still in French and I also have some France-specific apps.
Can anyone tell me the simplest way to flash the phone? Do I need to root, etc.? I used to have a HTC Sensation, and rooted and custom rom'ed that, so I'm not a complete dunce.
It's possible I might flash a custom rom in the future, but my experience with the Sensation wasn't too hot. I basically would flash to custom to remove Facebook, Twitter etc. integration as I have no need nor interest. But stock UK (generic or O2) is better than stock French for me!
Thank you very much in advance,
schnide
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well why don't you need french version .
If it's just about the junk apps that comes preloaded with your phone .
Just root your phone and start deleting theme easily .
you don't need to flash a new ROM .
and this is your friend :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
Hi
I just bought an C1905 from Germany (I live in Norway) and found out annoyingly that it was branded by T-Mobile
Do anyone have the global or nordic forware I need to flash it?
I decided to try the M dual 4.2.2 software instead, so far it works perfect
Hi all.
I'm new to the Z1 compact forum, but I've been on here a while, got a Z and a Z1.
The compact is for the wife.
I had it today from Vodafone, showing 14.3.A.0.757 and EURO as software version.
Customisation is 1282-3533 R3C
I was expecting the update to show 14.4.A.0.108 but instead it's wanting to install 118.
I have read that someone thinks it's a Vodafone branded install, but I don't want any of their crap on it.
Does anyone have any info on this?
Cheers.
Ok, it does have 757 branded.
Vodafone APN already set, and can't change voicemail number.
That's a hell of a lot of 'branding' I must say.
Gonna run the 118 update for now, should be fine.
If it was mine, I would be flashing the generic ftf, but I don't think her indoors will know the difference lol
Updated the customisations thread also, as mine was different to the ones already posted.
.118?
Did you really mean .118 or did you mean 108?
He meant .118.
Yes definitely. 118
Sussed it now anyway, it is Vodafone branded, although not particularly evident.
Updated, and all good.
Thanks for the replies either way.
Hi,
I have Sony Xperia Z1f SO-02F (Docomo Japan Version).
Can you guys please help me how to root this and I also want to use custom stock ROM of US or UK (the international z1 compact).
I haven't tried rooting any phone before, so I have no idea what to do.
I just have this issue with its docomo software, I wanted to remove those apps that drains the battery as well as the RAM.
Also the annoying R = Roaming mode.
Thanks guys, good day!
Read through this thread Root xperia z1f. The information found in this thread should help you.
Hi all,
I'm new here, I stumbled across your site when I was looking for some info on how to debrand my xperia z1 compact that's coming from o2 Ireland. I want to get rid of all the o2 branding and bloadware stuff on it and have it as a clean phone.
I saw the tutorial that has been posted up on xperiablog about unbranding an xperia Z using flashtool, seems straightforward enough.
But I don't know what the correct fw version I need to flash it with, and if it's even here to download?
Like I said, the phone is an o2 Ireland branded phone and locked to o2 Ireland too.
Can anyone help me, point me in the right direction? I'm totally new to this and don't want to mess up my phone!
Thanks
Any in the resource thread.
XperienceD said:
Any in the resource thread.
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Can you point me in the right direction to the one I need? There's lots of different versions and I'm not sure what is the latest one and what one I need for my country? Like I said the phone is an o2 Ireland branded phone, so what version firmware I need, that's what I'm not sure about.
Is there a main European version firmware? or do I use the UK one? I'm just looking for the OFFICIAL stock firmware that hasn't been altered in any way.
Ger_S said:
Can you point me in the right direction to the one I need? There's lots of different versions and I'm not sure what is the latest one and what one I need for my country? Like I said the phone is an o2 Ireland branded phone, so what version firmware I need, that's what I'm not sure about.
Is there a main European version firmware? or do I use the UK one? I'm just looking for the OFFICIAL stock firmware that hasn't been altered in any way.
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use latest (08.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...rmware-14-4-0-108-generic-ru-edition-t2862723
or from UK server (07.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...tock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2839005
or nordic (07.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...tock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2816250
Maetz3 said:
use latest (08.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...rmware-14-4-0-108-generic-ru-edition-t2862723
or from UK server (07.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...tock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2839005
or nordic (07.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...tock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2816250
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Great, thanks so much for your help.
Just a few more questions before I do this...
This fw contains the latest android software right? And if I install this fw and the phone is locked to o2 Ireland, it will still be locked after I install the latest original stock fw? I'm not sure if it unlocks the phone too if I get rid of the network providers software that's already on the phone right now.
Ger_S said:
Can you point me in the right direction to the one I need? There's lots of different versions and I'm not sure what is the latest one and what one I need for my country?
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Kind of obvious, I get not wanting to break your Phone but that's just what you will do if you don't read things properly.
XperienceD said:
Check Yours:
[TOOL] Updatechecker Xperia Devices
[TOOL] Website for instant firmware update check for Xperia phones
Latest
FTF file 14.4.A.0.108 Android 4.4.4 KitKat for Z1 Compact
[STOCK ROM][FTF]Xperia Z1c (D5503) 14.4.A.0.108 Generic UK unbranded (1279-4053)
[STOCK ROM][FTF]Xperia Z1c D5503_14.4.A.0.108_Central Europe unbranded (1280-7864)
[STOCK ROM][FTF] Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503) 14.4.A.0.108 Generic TR (Unbranded/Turkey)
[STOCK][FTF] D5503 14.4.A.0.108 Customized-SA (Saudi Arabia)
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Ger_S said:
I'm not sure if it unlocks the phone too if I get rid of the network providers software that's already on the phone right now.
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Read this from start to finish - Z1 Compact Resource Thread -|-Rooting-BL Unlocking-Firmware & More..., 1. to learn and 2. O2 Contract users can unlock for free and the link is posted there how to.
XperienceD said:
Kind of obvious, I get not wanting to break your Phone but that's just what you will do if you don't read things properly.
Read this from start to finish -
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Your patience is legend
Fastest and safest way to remove bloat is as follows:
1. Root
2. Buy/get Titanium Backup Pro
3. Freeze all bloatware.
4. ??
5. Profit