Guys, my XZU is still on 4.4.4. I've checked the Update Center many times but still no new update to Android 5.0. Is it out yet for the XZU or not?

Also, I've lost the little plastic cover to the charging port..know where can get replacement? I've asked at shops in Lowyat they said don't have that spare part

Oh yeah, and I just replaced my XZU's cracked screen last week...RM580 with free tempered glass (

Cool! May I know where u did it? Does it come in different colors? My XZU is purple.


Mine is an AP set too, but as of today still no update to 5.0 Wonder why?

Awesome, thanks for the info! So you mean the Lollipop update can't be done wirelessly OTA?

Strange...

I just connected my XZU via USB to my Macbook, ran Sony Bridge for Mac & it detected my phone ok like it always does. But it says that my phone software is UP TO DATE!?

What's going on?

Am I the only person stuck with KitKat on their XZU?

ok will try this soon at the office

Ok, thanks! I heard they're also available on ebay.

Tried this on my WIndows 7 PC and still PC Companion says I have the latest firmware.

Upon further investigation it seems that my phone's CDA is Hong Kong CDA. Checked Xperifirm and indeed the latest firmware version available for HK CDA is still KitKat.

Downloading Malaysian CDA with 14.5.A.0.242/R2D now via XperiFirm, will flash it to my XZU once done.

Anything I missed or should be doing?

Ok, thanks. I've been able to use LTE all along so am pretty sure mine is the LTE version.

+1, thanks guys!

Oh no...help me...

Refer to attached screenshot from Flashtool. Flashing got error in the beginning at first but then restarted the phone all ok but still 4.4.4. I think I must've let go of the vol - button too soon.

Then did the flashing for 2nd time, pressed the vol - button firmly then got error about halfway through the flash process.

Now my XZU is in a neverending boot loop. The splash screen with "SONY" and "XPERIA" at the bottom appears and then disappears over and over again (before this it the splash screen only shows "SONY" no "XPERIA". Have to press the reset button or power + vol up button until 3 vibrations to off the phone.

Tried a 3rd time and same results. Error happened about halfway.

USB debugging is on and other sources is on.

What should I do now? What went wrong? Is my phone bricked?

HELP guys!

This post has been edited by dani_irwan: May 15 2015, 04:37 PM


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Thanks for your reply. I am using the original XZU USB cable, connected to a USB 3.0 port on my PC. Tried using another USB 3.0 port just now, and held down the vol - button really long time, still got error and my XZU is still stuck in indefinite boot loop

Any other thing I can do?

In FLashtool, should DATA and CACHE be ticked or unticked?

I've tried a USB 2.0 port, still no luck

Maybe I'll try flashing another .ftf. Which one should I download from XperiFirm? Is it ok to use other countries' CDA?

Ok, so tonight I tried flashing my XZU with the other Msian CDA, and used a different Windows 7 PC this time too. But still no luck, same error occurs and XZU is still stuck in bootloop

Currently downloading MENA LATIN CDA via XperiFirm. 14.5.A.0.242 too but R1D. Will try flashing that.

Haven't downloaded Singpore one as it's the same version as the Malaysian one (R2D).

I've tried ticking & unticking wipe DATA, tried excluding SYSTEM in Flashtool..but still same error.

Getting frustrated

MENA Latin CDA didn't work Same error, flashing doesn't complete...no matter what I do.

Downloading the HK CDA Kitkat which was originally on my XZU to see if I can restore it back...

WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?!

Sigh...

one thing i noticed is that flashtool error will happen when its flashing the baseband files. happened with all 4 cda I've tried

The 1st PC already had the latest version of Sony PC Companion. 2nd PC did not so I had to download & install it. 2nd PC also didn't have the drivers for it so I had to install drivers from Flashtool DRIVERS directory.

I don't know what ADB is, although am pretty sure I came across it while reading through the forums. Sorry, am a total noob at this. Care to explain what ADB is bro?

MTP mode is checked/unchecked on the phone right? I am not 100% sure, but before my phone went into bootloop, I think it had the MTP mode on, not mass storage mode.

I've thought about using Sony PC Companion to repair the phone, there's an option for it I think..but now since the phone is in an eternal bootloop I can't since Sony PC Companion doesn't even recognize the phone when I plug it into the PC

Thanks for the ideas though bro.


Thanks very much for the offer of doing it for me, Benny. I'll try by myself for a bit more first, if I still can't then I'll PM you.

Not sure what you mean about not needing the CDA though. What I'm doing is I'm downloading the CDA for different countries/regions via XperiFirm, then I'm bundling each one into an FTF file using Flashtool's 'BUNDLE' option. Then I try and flash the FTF onto the phone.

I've already tried generic Singapore earlier today, didn't work. Am now downloading Singtel SG CDA then try again. Also will download Nordic & Baltic CDA's after this.

Hi Raymond, thanks for the offer of help, much appreciated. Yup no problem with a Starbucks treat I'm in Bangi so quite near to you if you're in Semenyih that is. See how it goes today & tomorrow, if still cannot I'll PM you.

Benny, I'm not using any Sony software in my attempts to flash/repair my phone. Just XperiFirm & Flashtool. I followed the guide here exactly:

http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/17/guide...-and-flashtool/

Is there something wrong with that guide?


Thanks for the link, will check it out.

Yup, it's Flashtool by Androxyde.

Anyone know how to manually restore notes from the Sony 'notes' application?

2nd value of C6833 is around what now?

Thanks