Please don't forget to hit the "THANKS" button!
This is the generic and unbranded firmware. The SI is 1265-8787. The CDA customization is 1266-0471.
1.Download the new JB 9.1.A.1.140 from HERE or HERE.
Download the previous JB 9.1.A.0.489 from HERE or HERE.
You can download the ICS FW 7.0.A.3.223 from HERE or HERE or
the old 7.0.A.3.195 ftf file from HERE or HERE or HERE or
the initial FW version 7.0.A.1.303 HERE or HERE.
2. Install flashtool.
3. Copy and past the downloaded ftf file from step 1 into the firmware folder of flashtool. The path is typically C:\Flashtool\firmwares unless you chose another directory when installing flashtool.
4. If you haven't already, make sure you run Sony PC Companion (while your phone is connected to the PC) at least once to ensure that the proper phone drivers have been installed.
5. Run flashtool and follow on screen instructions.
6. Please hit the THANKS button!
ENJOY!!
Nice one, been wanting to get rid of the o2 branding for a while!
spida_singh said:
Nice one, been wanting to get rid of the o2 branding for a while!
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Enjoy! Please let me know how it works out for you. :good:
Can this be flashed without unlocking the bootloader? Don't wanna unlock just yet
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LadFromWales85 said:
Can this be flashed without unlocking the bootloader? Don't wanna unlock just yet
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Yes, it can. You do not need to unlock the bootloader. Just flash with flash tool.
Flashed, rooted and set-up ok, many thanks
spida_singh said:
Flashed, rooted and set-up ok, many thanks
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Good to hear. Enjoy!
Any chance of some instructions for using the Flashtool?
ratedr75 said:
Any chance of some instructions for using the Flashtool?
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Check HERE and HERE.
Popped this on my handset earlier, working fine.
Apparently the UK unbranded handset comes with box.net pre-installed, its not there. Also Astro was pre-installed on this ftf too?
Thank you for the file anyway, got rid of network branding for me
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LadFromWales85 said:
Popped this on my handset earlier, working fine.
Apparently the UK unbranded handset comes with box.net pre-installed, its not there. Also Astro was pre-installed on this ftf too?
Thank you for the file anyway, got rid of network branding for me
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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Yes Astro was pre-installed. And there was no Box installed. This is the generic firmware "as-is". I did not add or remove anything from it.
Tried this last night and halfway through the flash one of the files corrupted.
Then the phone got stuck in boot loop and it took the best part of two hours to get it fixed again through SEUS.
ratedr75 said:
Tried this last night and halfway through the flash one of the files corrupted.
Then the phone got stuck in boot loop and it took the best part of two hours to get it fixed again through SEUS.
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Sorry to hear that. It might be a one-off problem with your PC. People have flashed this ftf file with no problems.
batman_112 said:
Yes Astro was pre-installed. And there was no Box installed. This is the generic firmware "as-is". I did not add or remove anything from it.
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same here.. sim free from phones4u. Astro came with it and no Box app.
I'm pretty sure it should come with box.net app as Sony have a deal with them to give users 50GB with an Xperia phone. Perhaps this isn't on the Xperia t...
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LadFromWales85 said:
I'm pretty sure it should come with box.net app as Sony have a deal with them to give users 50GB with an Xperia phone. Perhaps this isn't on the Xperia t...
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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The deal is there. All you need to do is install the box app from Google Play and register/sign on through the app. (Think part of the sign in needed a pc for me but when logged through the phone the account got upgraded to 50GB)
LadFromWales85 said:
I'm pretty sure it should come with box.net app as Sony have a deal with them to give users 50GB with an Xperia phone. Perhaps this isn't on the Xperia t...
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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The deal is there. Once you download the app and install it and sign up (or sign in if you already have an account), it will detect that you have an Xperia phone and will give you the 50 GB upgrade.
Is the file in the first link corrupted? I have now downloaded it 3 times and every time when I try to open or extract the zip file I get an error message stating that the file is invalid and that it cannot be opened. I use 7zip.
The second link is blocked where I am so cannot access it.
JJD809 said:
Is the file in the first link corrupted? I have now downloaded it 3 times and every time when I try to open or extract the zip file I get an error message stating that the file is invalid and that it cannot be opened. I use 7zip.
The second link is blocked where I am so cannot access it.
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The file is fine. People have downloaded and flashed it. Try unzipping with the native windows un-compression tool. I will upload the unzipped files too...
JJD809 said:
Is the file in the first link corrupted? I have now downloaded it 3 times and every time when I try to open or extract the zip file I get an error message stating that the file is invalid and that it cannot be opened. I use 7zip.
The second link is blocked where I am so cannot access it.
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OK I have now uploaded to the ftf file without zipping it. So all you have to do is download it and follow the guide in my first post.
Related
I managed to get the OTA Update file from mi phone (Update_package). It's 44.44MB in size.
I Share this file for someone that could do some interesting with it.
OTA File Update .181 to .145
283 views and not 1 thank you?
Thanks! Downloading it now..
Awesome stuff! Will try on a Japanese SO-01C, since the OTA doesn't work (says it's the latest version already for .181) and report back on results!
Thanks alot!
where did you get the file from? I am not sure how to flash this thing on my phone but i bet its possible.
Anyone?
I did the ota update, but after the phone finished the download, and before run the update process, i got the file from the phone to mi pc. I don't know what to do with the file, but someone will do.
caqo71 said:
I did the ota update, but after the phone finished the download, and before run the update process, i got the file from the phone to mi pc. I don't know what to do with the file, but someone will do.
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I meant where was the file located? on the phone? what folder? I may place this in my folder and get it working.
Nimche said:
I meant where was the file located? on the phone? what folder? I may place this in my folder and get it working.
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Here is the histoy: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14591635&postcount=115
Hi Nimche and all
Here is the post by caqo71 from the thread started by Kistigun (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115542&page=12):
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UPDATE: Ok I found the file. It gets stored in Phone Memory at "/cache/recovery/fota", and the file is named "update_package", and it's size is 44.44MB
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Seems it was extracted after the download but before the update process.
Would be great if someone could say what to do with this file as I can't get the update via OTA for some reason (which I'm trying to do as per the Kistigun thread so I can get root AND 2.3.3).
Cheers
Andrew
Frenchdroid said:
Hi Nimche and all
Here is the post by caqo71 from the thread started by Kistigun (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115542&page=12):
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UPDATE: Ok I found the file. It gets stored in Phone Memory at "/cache/recovery/fota", and the file is named "update_package", and it's size is 44.44MB
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Seems it was extracted after the download but before the update process.
Would be great if someone could say what to do with this file as I can't get the update via OTA for some reason (which I'm trying to do as per the Kistigun thread so I can get root AND 2.3.3).
Cheers
Andrew
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Just a thought. How about copy the file to that recovery path and then boot your arc into recovery mode using adb command?
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zenkinz said:
Just a thought. How about copy the file to that recovery path and then boot your arc into recovery mode using adb command?
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I am not sure if arc has recovery yet. it would be nice to update but really don't know how.
Thanks
PS. have you started developing here?
thanks .. i had face this problem before that i cant update via OTA ..
so i unlock my bootloader and flash whole img ..
too sad that i find this late ..
anywhere, good job
Nimche said:
I am not sure if arc has recovery yet. it would be nice to update but really don't know how.
Thanks
PS. have you started developing here?
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I was referring to SE version of recovery. Fact that they have a recovery partition might mean something.
Anyway hav'nt do anything. Been sick for weeks
Also. Sgs2 looks yummy
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Hey,
in latest firmware there is a update to S1Boot (to Version R10A21). I think most users who DONT USE PCC/SEUS will not have the update because Flashtool does not decrypt it correctly.
I packed it up into German Firmware, so if you are interested you can flash this Firmware and then just reflash ANY OTHER Firmware if you dont want to stay on German one. After S1Boot got updated it will stay updated no matter what Firmware you flash afterwards, becasue normally it is not included.
File can be downloaded here from my Firmware collection, directlink to Xperia T folder:
http://ul.to/f/2fvm79
Regards
Thanks for that. Do you know what's changed?
I just checked my version and it s R10A118
Sent from my Xperia T using XDA Premium
This is a small appreciation for all the effort you put in XPERIA devices.
Thank you Andreas,
Confirmation Number: 30X20729LD1118121
PS: I have some FTFs if you want me to upload them.
Check it out: http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-t-228936/
made by me
and here:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tl-231457/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tx-231469/
made by me
and this:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-s-231330/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-sl-226461/
made by me
http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
made by me
Hi Binary, Can I confirm that I can backup my current stock rom (7.0.A.3.195) using CWM recovery (advanced kernel v4), then flash this for S1 update, then (correct me if I am wrong please!) re-flash kernel and then restore rom via CWM: resulting in being back to my current rom but with S1 Boot update.
Also just check that I should use "Generic DE (S1Boot-Update).ftf" - is this the one you refer to in the OP.?
Thanks for your patience
I updated via PCCompanion and my boot is
R10A118
WHich "latest" version did you get the new boot from? And what is new in it?
Mine is R10A121 and it was flashed with Flashtool.
ludwikjonkisz said:
Check it out: http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-t-228936/
made by me
and here:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tl-231457/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tx-231469/
made by me
and this:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-s-231330/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-sl-226461/
made by me
http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
made by me
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You included S1Boot Update too ?
[email protected] said:
Hi Binary, Can I confirm that I can backup my current stock rom (7.0.A.3.195) using CWM recovery (advanced kernel v4), then flash this for S1 update, then (correct me if I am wrong please!) re-flash kernel and then restore rom via CWM: resulting in being back to my current rom but with S1 Boot update.
Also just check that I should use "Generic DE (S1Boot-Update).ftf" - is this the one you refer to in the OP.?
Thanks for your patience
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Yep should work
gregbradley said:
I updated via PCCompanion and my boot is
R10A118
WHich "latest" version did you get the new boot from? And what is new in it?
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It is included inside the SEUS files for the 195 Version, but "problem" is that we need to update Flashtool so that it decrypts the File correctly. For now we only added the "alternate" decryption for Loader, now S1Boot seems to be updated too Which is quite good, maybe they add features in future like button for recovery
smardu said:
Mine is R10A121 and it was flashed with Flashtool.
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Cool :good:
Regards
Seansmit17 said:
Thanks for that. Do you know what's changed?
I just checked my version and it s R10A118
Sent from my Xperia T using XDA Premium
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Really no idea
Halim2k said:
This is a small appreciation for all the effort you put in XPERIA devices.
Thank you Andreas,
Confirmation Number: 30X20729LD1118121
PS: I have some FTFs if you want me to upload them.
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Many many many many thanks Sure i would upload yours too if you like, but somehow i have to get them
Regards
Bin4ry said:
It is included inside the SEUS files for the 195 Version, but "problem" is that we need to update Flashtool so that it decrypts the File correctly.
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Stage, I flagged 195 via official method not flash tool, so why did I not have the update?
now S1Boot seems to be updated too Which is quite good, maybe they add features in future like button for recovery
Regards
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That's fantastic, really miss the option to reboot or reboot into recovery
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
gregbradley said:
Stage, I flagged 195 via official method not flash tool, so why did I not have the update?
That's fantastic, really miss the option to reboot or reboot into recovery
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
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If you got it from PCC i dont know why you did not get it. Hope you did not understood me wrong. It is NOT implemented yet. I just hope that they WILL update is later on, with this possibility to update the S1Boot it would be possible from technical way
Regards
Bin4ry said:
If you got it from PCC i dont know why you did not get it. Hope you did not understood me wrong. It is NOT implemented yet. I just hope that they WILL update is later on, with this possibility to update the S1Boot it would be possible from technical way
Regards
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Yes, I understand that, Can you check this firmware. Its the .ftf I made from my PCCompanion update. I dont know where to look to check the boot.
But i do get an update when i connect to pccompanion, allthough it gives me the same FW number, i thought that was strange but maybe its the new boot.
gregbradley said:
Yes, I understand that, Can you check this firmware. Its the .ftf I made from my PCCompanion update. I dont know where to look to check the boot.
But i do get an update when i connect to pccompanion, allthough it gives me the same FW number, i thought that was strange but maybe its the new boot.
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Do your PCC Files are 3 or 4 Files? If your firmware includes the S1Boot update then it should be 4 Files!!
IT CAN BE that the branding firmwares does NOT include the S1Boot update, maybe that is the reason
Regards
Bin4ry said:
Do your PCC Files are 3 or 4 Files? If your firmware includes the S1Boot update then it should be 4 Files!!
IT CAN BE that the branding firmwares does NOT include the S1Boot update, maybe that is the reason
Regards
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ok, I only used 3 largest files. The rest were all really small files. I will download again and make a new branded one...that way we will know if branded versions have the new boot.
I will get too it after I have eaten.
EDIT
Weird,
PCCompanion says my current version is 7.0.A.1.303, whilst my phone says I am on 7.0.A.3.195....lets see what happens
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Looks like i am getting 4 files, 3 downloaded already and still the big one to go....
gregbradley said:
ok, I only used 3 largest files. The rest were all really small files. I will download again and make a new branded one...that way we will know if branded versions have the new boot.
I will get too it after I have eaten.
EDIT
Weird,
PCCompanion says my current version is 7.0.A.1.303, whilst my phone says I am on 7.0.A.3.195....lets see what happens
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Hehe.
The S1Boot is a FILE_XXXXXXX file with approx 330kb. But as i said Flashtool cannot decrypt now, it needs manual decryption.
Regards
Bin4ry said:
Hehe.
The S1Boot is a FILE_XXXXXXX file with approx 330kb. But as i said Flashtool cannot decrypt now, it needs manual decryption.
Regards
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Check my second edit above, i do get that file now.
But guess what, (Like a noob) i forgot i cant use pccompanion anymore because of unlocked bootloader..D'oh
Anyway, any chance of instructions on how to manually decrypt it (Probably nothing simple) or if I send you the files can you incoorporate them into my .ftf so I can flash it?
I canthen also add a branded vodafobe version with the new boot to the ftf list.
Cheers
I need help to find out whish version S1Boot my lt30p has.
I tried to find the postet version numbers in the phone settings, I searched google, I installed SEUS .........
Nothing, I have no idea where you have the version numbers from.
harowa said:
I need help to find out whish version S1Boot my lt30p has.
I tried to find the postet version numbers in the phone settings, I searched google, I installed SEUS .........
Nothing, I have no idea where you have the version numbers from.
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goto your dial pad and dial
*#*#7378423#*#*
then goto
service info>software info>
S1 Boot version is the third line down
OK, tutorial for those who want to update to the latest S1 boot.
You can check your s1 boot version by doing this
goto your dial pad and dial
*#*#7378423#*#*
then goto
service info>software info>
S1 Boot version is the third line down
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Difficulty
Easy
Time taken
I did it in less than 10 minutes
1. Download one of the .ftf's from the OP that have the s1 boot update in title.
2. make a backup of your current rom
3. Download, install and set up flashtool. (Link in the all in one thread)
4. Drag and drop the .ftf into the open window of flashtool.
5. Tick all the boxes that say exclude except the one that says exclude uncategorized Check the attached image
6. Flash the .ftf following flashtool instructions
7. Reboot phone and check your s1 boot version, it should now be updated
8. Reboot into recovery and restore your backup.
9. You are now on the latest s1 boot with the same rom you had before.
EDIT
Alternative Method.
Flash this LT30_7.0.A.3.195_Generic DE (S1Boot-ONLY).ftf - 725.46 KB
(N.B. It is reported to relock your bootloader, just unlock it again if thats the case, info taken from this post)
I just removed all the unnecassary files from one of the .ftf's provided by Bin4ry
gregbradley said:
goto your dial pad and dial
#*#*7378423#*#*
then goto
service info>software info>
S1 Boot version is the third line down
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*#*#7378423#*#*
is what you mean.
Hi there guys,
I have a locked bootloader on my Sony Z1, I have the dual recovery (at least, I did), I flashed something, just a different boot animation and afterwards the boot animation didn't work properly.
So I went back to recovery to restore the backup that I had made just before flashing the boot animation and it came up with an error half way through restoring the /System, and aborted.
After it aborted and exited recovery, on the way out it said "No Root Access Detected" and asked if I wanted to "Reroot" it, so I said yes.
Now when it boots, it just sits on the "Sony" screen, with no colour on the LED, or anything. Can't hold the buttons to go to recovery either.
Can't use the Sony Flashtool, because that requires an unlocked bootloader, and I can't use the Sony Software Companion, because that requires the phone to fully boot.
Is there anything that you guys can suggest?
Thanks in advance.
corydor13 said:
Hi there guys,
I have a locked bootloader on my Sony Z1, I have the dual recovery (at least, I did), I flashed something, just a different boot animation and afterwards the boot animation didn't work properly.
So I went back to recovery to restore the backup that I had made just before flashing the boot animation and it came up with an error half way through restoring the /System, and aborted.
After it aborted and exited recovery, on the way out it said "No Root Access Detected" and asked if I wanted to "Reroot" it, so I said yes.
Now when it boots, it just sits on the "Sony" screen, with no colour on the LED, or anything. Can't hold the buttons to go to recovery either.
Can't use the Sony Flashtool, because that requires an unlocked bootloader, and I can't use the Sony Software Companion, because that requires the phone to fully boot.
Is there anything that you guys can suggest?
Thanks in advance.
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There are some issues with restoring backups on dual recovery, i think this is fixed with the latest version of dual-recovery(check that thread for updates). Do not use Sony flashtool, use the this flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328 - read from Part 4 and you can download firmwares from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191.
sofir786 said:
There are some issues with restoring backups on dual recovery, i think this is fixed with the latest version of dual-recovery(check that thread for updates). Do not use Sony flashtool, use the this flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328 - read from Part 4 and you can download firmwares from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191.
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Thank you so much!
I am on 02 in the UK, and hate the fact it has the stupid 02 bubble up and down animations, so would it be fine if I used to Generic UK FTF?
and would there be any disadvantage to using this one over the 02 FTF?
also, on the first link you posted, it said to download the EXE for the application and I have done that, but it said to download the device files folder they have, and place that in the flashtool folder, but the device files link isn't there? So what do I have to do?
Place the FTF in the folder they specified, or?
(sorry if I seem a noob, come from using/flashing HTC's for years)
corydor13 said:
Thank you so much!
I am on 02 in the UK, and hate the fact it has the stupid 02 bubble up and down animations, so would it be fine if I used to Generic UK FTF?
and would there be any disadvantage to using this one over the 02 FTF?
also, on the first link you posted, it said to download the EXE for the application and I have done that, but it said to download the device files folder they have, and place that in the flashtool folder, but the device files link isn't there? So what do I have to do?
Place the FTF in the folder they specified, or?
(sorry if I seem a noob, come from using/flashing HTC's for years)
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lol its okay, i used to have a htc one too but im a bit of a flash junkie but anyway. If you use a generic ftf it doesnt have all the O2 apps that get bundles along with the phone. Ignore the device files folder, you dont need it. you need to place the firmware in the "Firmwares" folder which is in the directory where flash tool was installed. Mine is here C:\Flashtool\Firmwares
sofir786 said:
lol its okay, i used to have a htc one too but im a bit of a flash junkie but anyway. If you use a generic ftf it doesnt have all the O2 apps that get bundles along with the phone. Ignore the device files folder, you dont need it. you need to place the firmware in the "Firmwares" folder which is in the directory where flash tool was installed. Mine is here C:\Flashtool\Firmwares
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Ah ok then. Yeah, I have the HTC One too. Just chucked my SIM in that until I get the Z1 up again, lol.
Thanks a lot. I'll update when it's working again.
sofir786 said:
lol its okay, i used to have a htc one too but im a bit of a flash junkie but anyway. If you use a generic ftf it doesnt have all the O2 apps that get bundles along with the phone. Ignore the device files folder, you dont need it. you need to place the firmware in the "Firmwares" folder which is in the directory where flash tool was installed. Mine is here C:\Flashtool\Firmwares
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Should I exclude any of the things that are options in the FlashTool?
corydor13 said:
Should I exclude any of the things that are options in the FlashTool?
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Nah not really, you can untick data if you want so that doesnt get wiped but i would do a full wipe and leave everything as is when you flash.
sofir786 said:
Nah not really, you can untick data if you want so that doesnt get wiped but i would do a full wipe and leave everything as is when you flash.
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Got it all back up and working. All the inbuilt apps updated and system updated to the newest version.
Just need to download all the apps I had, possibly think about rooting it and that tomorrow.
xD.
corydor13 said:
Got it all back up and working. All the inbuilt apps updated and system updated to the newest version.
Just need to download all the apps I had, possibly think about rooting it and that tomorrow.
xD.
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ah great stuff. Just to let you know this firmware - 14.1.G.2.257 - is not currently rootable, thought id give you a heads up.
sofir786 said:
ah great stuff. Just to let you know this firmware - 14.1.G.2.257 - is not currently rootable, thought id give you a heads up.
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The update that I just got on my phone says "14.1.G.1.534"
corydor13 said:
The update that I just got on my phone says "14.1.G.1.534"
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your cool then, you dont have to worry, that version firmware is rootable
sofir786 said:
your cool then, you dont have to worry, that version firmware is rootable
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Thank you.
For more info go to main thread posted by @kingvortex but use following kernels for your device (ZR):
MOD EDIT @gregbradley
Please re-upload to another download site that does not require a redirect to a commercial site.
Please check your PMs
Thread closed until this is fixed
P.S: These kernels are same for all Xperia ZR models (C5503 , C5502) because of contain kernel only so you can use them for both C5502 and C5503 models.
Updated:
MOD EDIT @gregbradley
Please re-upload to another download site that does not require a redirect to a commercial site.
Please check your PMs
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just flash that ftf file via flashtool and I got root permission in my ZR ?? any other thing like as framaroot ??
rumm4n said:
just flash that ftf file via flashtool and I got root permission in my ZR ?? any other thing like as framaroot ??
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Go to main thread mentioned in OP,
briefly :
1. Flash .230 .ftf kernel
2. Root by Easyroot tool (towelroot)
3. Flash .283 .ftf kernel
4. Install latest version of SuperSU from playstore
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please upload the 10.5.1.A.0.283 kernel on some other uploading website, the downloaded file is of 0.01kb.
gitzz said:
please upload the 10.5.1.A.0.283 kernel on some other uploading website, the downloaded file is of 0.01kb.
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Both downloads worked fine for me, as linked.
JimDandy68 said:
Both downloads worked fine for me, as linked.
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tried on google chrome on pc, and chrome mobile unable to download, via dolphin browser i downloaded. thank you..
thank you Sir for uploading kernels.
sir can u give me link guide to make kernel.ftf only. only got where to find kernel.sin by doomlord
CrueLNooB said:
sir can u give me link guide to make kernel.ftf only. only got where to find kernel.sin by doomlord
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This is tutorial to flashing only stock Kernel.sin of any firmware version
CrueLNooB said:
sir can u give me link guide to make kernel.ftf only. only got where to find kernel.sin by doomlord
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Extract kernel.sin and loader.sin from .ftf rom and copy them to a new folder
in flashtool goto Tools/Bundles/Create then select that folder and complete blank textboxes (double click on Device field and select disired device)
in the left listbox select both files (kernel.sin , loader.sin) and move them to the right side then click on Create button to make .ftf kernel in firmware folder which placed in installation directory of flashtool
Jamal_RS said:
Extract kernel.sin and loader.sin from .ftf rom and copy them to a new folder
in flashtool goto Tools/Bundles/Create then select that folder and complete blank textboxes (double click on Device field and select disired device)
in the left listbox select both files (kernel.sin , loader.sin) and move them to the right side then click on Create button to make .ftf kernel in firmware folder which placed in installation directory of flashtool
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Thanks for sharing my guide here.
The easier way to create a kernel only FTF is just to open a complete FTF in your archiving software (I use WinRAR) and delete everything except kernel.sin, loader.sin and the META-INF directory. That's it. It takes seconds.
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I did not lose root after update of 4.4.4 is this strange ??
ariftwister said:
I did not lose root after update of 4.4.4 is this strange ??
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If you updated via OTA, then root is usually kept in that case.
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kingvortex said:
Thanks for sharing my guide here.
The easier way to create a kernel only FTF is just to open a complete FTF in your archiving software (I use WinRAR) and delete everything except kernel.sin, loader.sin and the META-INF directory. That's it. It takes seconds.
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your welcome
thanks for your easy and quick guide
kingvortex said:
If you updated via OTA, then root is usually kept in that case.
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Wait what?! Then why would anyone flash in any other way?!
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younix258 said:
Wait what?! Then why would anyone flash in any other way?!
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Lots of reasons:
If OTA isn't released yet.
To recover from a brick.
If you've modified /system then OTA will fail.
If your bootloader is unlocked then you cannot update by official methods.
Etc.
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flashing this
Hi guys,
It may be another thread I know, but prior I wanna flash this, I am unable to make a proper backup either with CWM (skips backing up android installed apps so the backup is useless) or with TWRP. (it is just not starting the backup to ext_SD)
Can anyone help? those threads are kinda dead
someone pls upload C5502 .230 ftf file
Thanks
Thanks for this trick, now i am rooted on Android 4.4.4
but i have one question i have c5502,
Network mode LTE will be ok in setting. it is by default... look at attachment pic
younix258 said:
Wait what?! Then why would anyone flash in any other way?!
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I did an OTA update (about 130 mb). after long usage, my battery died and phone powered off.
When I tried to charge it, the phone was bootlooping. It happened for 1 hour and the phone was damn hot.
Luckily, I woke up took the phone out of charger -- otherwise i would have seen a "Xperia ZR Barbecue" the next morning.
The phone did not even get connected in flash mode or fastboot mode because of 0% battery.
I managed to charge the battery a bit and, thank god it got connected in fastboot mode.
I unlocked bootloader and flashed mokee 4.4.4 kernel. Then offline charging worked.
When it was charged enough, I relocked bootloader and flashed .101 JB stock rom, and did a fresh update through PC Companion.
Now, offline charging is fine. For a while I thought I had my phone bricked.
But thank god, I was able to recover it.
So the advice to everyone who did an OTA update is to check offline charging is working fine, before your battery dies.
please anyone upload Xperia ZR_10.5.A.0.230_kernel_only.ftf for 5502 variant
Downloaded through Xperifirm, decrypted and repackaged by FlashTool
Android version: 4.4.4
Build number: 10.5.1.A.0.283
Country: India
Download Link: http://goo.gl/eSSjqT
Will upload a pre-rooted version after trying it out on my phone.
avik735 said:
Downloaded through Xperifirm, decrypted and repackaged by FlashTool
Android version: 4.4.4
Build number: 10.5.1.A.0.283
Country: India
Download Link: http://goo.gl/Gjkfa5
Will upload a pre-rooted version after trying it out on my phone.
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Thanks for the upload Bro...
avik735 said:
Downloaded through Xperifirm, decrypted and repackaged by FlashTool
Android version: 4.4.4
Build number: 10.5.1.A.0.283
Country: India
Download Link: http://goo.gl/Gjkfa5
Will upload a pre-rooted version after trying it out on my phone.
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Gives error @ 99%. Downloaded via Chrome and Mozilla also.
My speed is at 1mb/s and then suddenly drops to 200 kb/s (Didn't happened before while downloading from chrome).
Daedroza said:
Gives error @ 99%. Downloaded via Chrome and Mozilla also.
My speed is at 1mb/s and then suddenly drops to 200 kb/s (Didn't happened before while downloading from chrome).
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That's an odd error. I have uploaded it to Google Drive, and the last I checked, it downloads as expected. I won't be able to check it in the next 2days. Please try using IDM.
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Not working
Even i cant download. It fails at 99%. I tried twice. I think there is some issue with the file...
Finally downloaded and installed 4.4.4 update via FlashTool for linux
Can someone plzzz provide the Indian FTF file.. i cant download this..
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Is this rooted?
ADiKhedkar said:
Is this rooted?
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No.
Unable to download fails at 99%:crying:
ADiKhedkar said:
Unable to download fails at 99%:crying:
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Try this link bro ..
https://www.dropbox.com/s/racl9hi4r5g0l8n/C5502_10.5.1.A.0.283_Customized_IN.ftf?dl=0
Daedroza said:
Gives error @ 99%. Downloaded via Chrome and Mozilla also.
My speed is at 1mb/s and then suddenly drops to 200 kb/s (Didn't happened before while downloading from chrome).
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soorajskn said:
Even i cant download. It fails at 99%. I tried twice. I think there is some issue with the file...
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soorajskn said:
Can someone plzzz provide the Indian FTF file.. i cant download this..
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ADiKhedkar said:
Unable to download fails at 99%:crying:
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I have re-uploaded the file in Google Drive and have verified download in Chrome & Firefox.
hi, i can just change the .7z extension to .ftf and flash as usual through flashtool, right?
can anyone just provide the kernel.ftf of this build?
animesh14 said:
hi, i can just change the .7z extension to .ftf and flash as usual through flashtool, right?
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JOYGR said:
can anyone just provide the kernel.ftf of this build?
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Go to flash tool and select this FTF file. Uncheck all marks except "KERNEL" so basically out of this big FTF file you are just flashing KERNEL!
I downloaded it but cant install
hey how to install it from phone or pc?
and how to root sony xperia i cant bootloder,flashmod,fastboot, im tottaly noob plz temm me how to do? and i presses volmue down + power nothing happen it just goes on as normally. tried all method cant hard reset mode. plzz replay fast.
phone is sony xperia c5502 and firmware is 283 last 3 word.
@gaggi786
Various guides are around here check them out!
If you are on 283 then downgrade to previous version.
Now here is the trick. Install towelroot and root. Now go to Superuser and click on Survival mode and reupdate phone through WiFi and check. Root may persists.
There is more advance method to flash Kernel but given your experience, you may destroy your phone.
Take a TA backup of your device(advice)
how to downgrade
As u said downgrade to ur previous version. But how? And i visit towel root their is no exe. Application. But the whole website is full of text only. I dont even understand what is that. Their is only 2 button where we can click donate and donate. Lol. And plz tell me how to hard reset amd flash these all things.
First improve ur knowledge
gaggi786 said:
hey how to install it from phone or pc?
and how to root sony xperia i cant bootloder,flashmod,fastboot, im tottaly noob plz temm me how to do? and i presses volmue down + power nothing happen it just goes on as normally. tried all method cant hard reset mode. plzz replay fast.
phone is sony xperia c5502 and firmware is 283 last 3 word.
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There are guides on how to root, why to root, advantages, disadvantages - read up on those. Unless u need root and know what u r doing, u might brick ur device, which is why a noob shouldn't try it. If u r looking for a tutorial, this isn't it.
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gaggi786 said:
As u said downgrade to ur previous version. But how? And i visit towel root their is no exe. Application. But the whole website is full of text only. I dont even understand what is that. Their is only 2 button where we can click donate and donate. Lol. And plz tell me how to hard reset amd flash these all things.
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Click on the lambda (Λ).
Again, this isn't a tutorial. Read up on how to flash or use flashtool etc. first elsewhere.