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[Q] How to run Sony Style Cover application from Z3c on Z1c?

Hello everybody!
There is a Sony Style Covers (scr 24, scr 26 and scr 30 models) for a selected Z-series models.
This is a so-called smart covers with a window, nfc tag and a small magnet.
Theyr smart functionality provides with two application from Sony: priv-app/CoverApp.apk and app/coverwidget.apk
I would like to run this two applications on my Sony Xperia A2 (Japan version of Z1 Compact) but don't know how to do it.
Could you help me and point to a good instruction/article etc?
Thanks a lot!
P.S. Sorry for my poor English.
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My question is so hard or so noobish?
Or I ask it in wrong place?
Sony Xperia A2 SO-04F (Japan version of Z1 Compact)

You can try asking someone for those APK files they should work given the Z3C and the Z1C both run Lollipop with minor framework changes between the two.

Thanks for your answer, but I've try these apk files from a KitKat Z3 firmware, but without success. Error is "Not installed".
How to run it? Put it manually into appropriate folders? And what aftet? How to install and run?
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iamdude said:
Thanks for your answer, but I've try these apk files from a KitKat Z3 firmware, but without success. Error is "Not installed".
How to run it? Put it manually into appropriate folders? And what aftet? How to install and run?
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Try pushing it to System Manually. Don't forget to give rw-r-r permissions, I also tried taking the APKs from my Z3C and installed them on my Z1c but it didn't work too. If it still doesn't work its probably because of different framework

Ok, I'll try so, but think it will be unsuccessful, because APK should be installed in some way to function properly. This is a system applications which work in background mode.
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Lollipop update???

Sir, is there any problem with Xperia T3 handset? Sony updated the lower specs Xperia M2 first and not T3...that's not right...even T2 got updated first...are there any chances if T3 getting lollipop? Or might Sony drop it?

Not gonna happen not a popular enough device
D2303 5.1lollipop customised NCB rooted LB t2u nut dual recovery bravia engine+x-reality debloated

Frankly speaking we don't know actually whats fu**in wrong with Sony... This is my last Sony phone except the 'Z' series

[Q] Sony bootloader unlock without wipe of userdata

Greetings!
Is this possible to unlock a Sony bootloader without wipe of userdata?
Could we simple write unlocking code to a 2226 unit of MiscTA partition?
@the_laser? Thanks!
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Sony Xperia A2 SO-04F (Japan version of Z1 Compact)

I have found answer, yes, this could be done.
For example, by method in FlashTool described here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40587671&postcount=262
Or by Xflasher tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2986634
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International Z5 for T-Mobile

Purchased an unlocked Z5, version E6653. On bootup, it has TIM splash (telecom Italia mobile) and all the TIM apps. I've deleted all the apps and tried to reset the phone but the TIM splash remains.
Inserted T-Mobile SIM and was only able to get 3G. 4G wasn't found or needed to be tried again later.
How can I reset the phone so there is no TIM related splashes or software? Root and ROM flash or is there something else I could do. I assumed my new unlocked phone would be bloatware free and I could just pop on the SIM and go.
Tried different APNs but that didn't help.
E6653 had support for bands 2, 4 and 12 so I'm unsure why I can't get this on the Sony Xperia Z5 I bought for T-Mobile.
Any advice?

You could flash any unbranded firmware. You don't need root to flash it.
Firmware could be downloaded by Xperifirm and flashed by FlashTool.
Flashtool topic is in Sony cross-device sub-forum.
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iamdude said:
You could flash any unbranded firmware. You don't need root to flash it.
Firmware could be downloaded by Xperifirm and flashed by FlashTool.
Flashtool topic is in Sony cross-device sub-forum.
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Will I lose any camera functionality by doing so?

No, camera will remain the same. Just choose appropriate model and unbranded firmware with your area (country, language) customization.
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iamdude said:
No, camera will remain the same. Just choose appropriate model and unbranded firmware with your area (country, language) customization.
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What about Bravia engine 2?
And if so, can I get it back?

Also, are windows 7 and Windows 10 both supported in this process, not just 8/8.1?

All functions in unbranded firmware will remain the same.
All Windows versions is supported, but last versions require some tricks with driver install.
Why you don't ask your questions in Xperia Z5 forums? In this for example http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/help

How to upgrade Sony Xperia Z1 Compact to Android Oreo (8.0) ?

Hi, I have tried to search here and on internet, but I cannot find any way to upgrade my Sony Xperia Z1 Compact to Android Oreo (8.0).
Does an AOSP version exist?

kephax said:
Hi, I have tried to search here and on internet, but I cannot find any way to upgrade my Sony Xperia Z1 Compact to Android Oreo (8.0).
Does an AOSP version exist?
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Only experimental right now. Check Z1c development threads...