Xperia z5 Debranding

[Adamz5]

Hi have just purchased the z5, it has vodafone apps etc and branding. Is there anyway to debrand to stock sony android firmware without causing issues to warranty etc.

Thanks

[Uliwooly]

You could use flashtool, that will remove the preloaded apps/bloatware and branding but it won't unlock the phone to be used with other networks, as far as warranty in some cases it could void the warranty

[Adamz5]

Hi 

Thanks for the reply!

I am not bothered about unlocking as I have already had it officially unlocked by Vodafone. 

Now I just require the details to debrand/remove the vodafone branded software.

Ideally I want it stock so when official updates are released it will notify me and update over the air automatically.

Any info on how to use flashtool/do this?

Thanks in advance

[Adamb1]

im thinking about doing this with my z5 on three, still waiting for the latest update from them

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[Adamz5]

Thats why I am setting it to original stock android from Sony. It gets rid of all the horrible logos and new updates are available much quicker. 

I have found some more guides so can update once I've succesfully done it. 

[Adamb1]

Sounds good. I'm just a bit worried about losing the warranty

[Uliwooly]

It's really easy, just look for the FTF file on the XDA Forum and follow this guide


/t5/Xperia-Z2/How-to-manually-update-downgrade-root-2014-Xperias/td-p/593459