My M5 E5653 still has Android 5.0. Software update, nor Xperia companion show new updates available. Does not seem like my carrier, Vodafone Australia, will be updating it anytime soon or at all.
I am not familiar with flashing, rooting, or what a bootloader is. To make it simple, Is there a way I can upgrade from Android 5.0 to whichever is the latest available for the M5?
Of course, if there is, I understand as someone who's not familiar with this, that is it at my own risk following instructions on how to do so
if xperia companions (restore firmware) not upgrade to 5.1
then see howto flash with flashtool
Thanks. Where can find that?? Not quite sure which other thread explains that for my situation
hi, sorry bad english, i just upgraded my phone, just download latest flasthool and firmware whith xperyafirm, create bundle but say yes when it ask use FSC script, and just install normaly
Your English was fine. Thank you for that help
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Flashed and working. Thanks for the help!!
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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
Good morning guys, needed help from someone. I recently bought a Xperia ZQ and it came with the rom operator VIVO. As soon as I picked up the phone rom swapped it for a newer one without the junk VIVO. However, there was an unexpected and very need to return the device and get the money back. I'm afraid that the return is not accepted to be with a rom different from the original. Please could someone post the original VIVO rom ? I searched many places, but have not found. Really need the money, I would be most grateful if someone could do that for me.
Sorry for my english.
Thanks
Download Sony update service in the link below and update your phone, i don't know if it will download the vivo Firmware, but at least you'll be using a firmware downloaded via a sony tool, so i guess they won't be able to complain.
http://www.sonymobile.com/br/tools/update-service/
Sayid_the_Lost said:
Download Sony update service in the link below and update your phone, i don't know if it will download the vivo Firmware, but at least you'll be using a firmware downloaded via a sony tool, so i guess they won't be able to complain.
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Thx, i'll try!
Hello,
Been waiting for update to Android 7.0 since the news been spread on XperiaBlog and XDA, but still no official release for 1299-6237 (HK Version). Hence, a question arise: Are there additional certifications that apply to HK ROM version that it takes so long for an update, or is there is another reason for it? Also, any idea when to expect the update then? Thanks for help in advance!
NiklarenF1 said:
Hello,
Been waiting for update to Android 7.0 since the news been spread on XperiaBlog and XDA, but still no official release for 1299-6237 (HK Version). Hence, a question arise: Are there additional certifications that apply to HK ROM version that it takes so long for an update, or is there is another reason for it? Also, any idea when to expect the update then? Thanks for help in advance!
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you can take the Indonesia or India version... since HK , the last update was .305 / oct2016 ... i am not sure why the stopped pushing for HK
Thanks for reply! I know I can manually flash it, but to be honest, with device like this I cannot be bothered (and frankly not many people do, as pretty much no development going on). I am more reliant on OTA or Companion updates as I do not want to lose my data. Hence it owuld be nice to know if someone would have an explanation for such nonsence really.
I was in the same boat as you. I bought my Z5p dual off of Amazon and received an HK version. I've been waiting for a Nougat update and could wait no longer. I updated using the russian update file and can confim that everything works and no bugs to report. Also no data was lost and my phone language remained in English post update. Should you change your mind...
But to contribute to your question, according to the Experia blog there appears to be a relatively big update coming in April to fix a couple of the Nougat issues with sound some users were reporting. That could be why they halted rollouts again.
Hi there, i just bought this phone and it is already rooted, i tried to upgrade OS (it have Android 5.1) but for my surprise i cant because of root, im really new in all this and i need help with some things like...
Can i upgrade to Android 7.0 with the rom from the official page ?
My phone was SIM unlocked via Unlock Box, it is probably to have any problem if i update my OS ?
Which is the best Rom that you tried ??
Greetings.
Hi there,
im from Germany and buy me a new XA1 Plus from Sony.
I setup all things to do on a new phone also check up for updates too.
But the OS says: No Updates there.
Version now is: Android 7
Build: 48.0.A.1.131
Did somebody know whats the Problem there? Could i do something to solve this Problem? Android 8 is one of the reasons to buy this Phone.
Thx in forward.
I downloaded the xperifirm tool to check the firmware versions of this Modell and regions.
The Central European model seems to be the only one that has not received updates for months.
Maxx_Yamano said:
Well, Not all regions receive updates check for your region related updates also you can try up Xperia Companion to check for updates or simply perform device repair it will re-download OS and flash it back to device this may work or additionally you can use some third party tools to flash the other region ROM which has OREO update to be out.
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Thx for reply.
the repair function of the Sony companion software gives me the same old firmware. I gave it up that ever an updated firmware for the XA1 plus Central Europe 1 comes. I sent the phone back and bought an XA2. This is a bit more handy, but otherwise has the better hardware and a current firmware.