topic 2nd hand Z1 Compact missing all google services in Z Series

2nd hand Z1 Compact missing all google services

AlanL — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:49:00 GMT

I bought a 2nd hand z1 compact that seems to be missing All google services & has no web browser.. I have done a factory reset using backup & reset option in settings...

Is there an issue with this handset or have I been sold a non-google build or something ? can I fix this/get it fixed ?

can i download & flash the phone with the latest build ?

Re: 2nd hand Z1 Compact missing all google services

Uliwooly — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 18:02:23 GMT

Use PCC, it might be a Chinese variant

PC Companion (PCC)
http://support.sonymobile.com/us/tools/pc-companion/

Re: 2nd hand Z1 Compact missing all google services

Uliwooly — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 18:03:18 GMT

If PCC doesn't work then you could use flashtool

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

Re: 2nd hand Z1 Compact missing all google services

AlanL — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:47:49 GMT

Have tried PCC, it reports that the android 4.3 on it is up to date and no updates pending ?

This doesn't sound right, thinking flashtool & an official sony European 4.4 ROM image ?

Re: 2nd hand Z1 Compact missing all google services

Uliwooly — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 02:35:50 GMT

Most likely you have a Chinese version, which explains why you are missing all Google services; just flash the Nordic version.

Re: 2nd hand Z1 Compact missing all google services

AlanL — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 15:35:09 GMT

It took a bit of fiddling but the Fone now is fully working android 4.4

Re: 2nd hand Z1 Compact missing all google services

Uliwooly — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 01:09:56 GMT

Excellent