hi,
i am trying to flash a ftf on my xperia z1, but flashtool doesn't seem to find the ftf. I put it in the firmware map, but still nothing. I am using a mac (mavericks) and i downloaded the latest flashtool 9.13..
thanks in advance
ikkeeuu said:
hi,
i am trying to flash a ftf on my xperia z1, but flashtool doesn't seem to find the ftf. I put it in the firmware map, but still nothing. I am using a mac (mavericks) and i downloaded the latest flashtool 9.13..
thanks in advance
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The ftf is probably corrupted, try downloading again.
I did download it again.. Still nothing. I am going to try it on windows today,
i just found out that the ft.'s i've downloaded were 233 and 450 mb each. It should be 830 mb.. weird that it didn't download correctly. i'll try again now
how can it be 1.2 gb now?? i downloaded three times from the same link. Mega or something like that.
i finally managed to download and flash it. i downloaded more than 5 times. Mega isn't a good downloadservice..
Did you save the Flashtool app in the applications folder? Also try a different browser like Opera or Chrome if the download issue is still there don't use Safari with Mega does not support it.
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Hi there,
I recently unlocked the bootloader on my Xperia Z so i could root my phone. I want to revert back to the stock firmware originally on the phone and tried downloading what i believed to be the stock firmware and flashed the device but everytime i try to install the newly released 4.2.2 firmware, it keeps telling me that it fails as the phone has modified firmware. I have tried using the sony update service but i get the same error and really have no clue on how to rectify this. Please help as im worried ive completely messed up the phone.
TIA
Use EMMA Flashtool. Read everything and you are ready to go.
Don't use PC Companion or Sony Update Software on an unlocked device.
Thanks for the info.
I followed the instructions in the help file but everytime i run the software, my system crashes out and i cant seem to run it
Blue screen? Could be drivers issue.
You could download a stock FTF and flash it with Flashtool too. Same effect as EMMA.
It's a case of actually finding a stock ftf
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Is it worth me 're-locking the bootloader as I know this can be done with the flashtool
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Hello,
I got a Japanese XperiaZ (Docomo) on which I tried to achieve root access following this guide:
http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/07/...irmware-by-doomlord-easy-rooting-toolkit-v18/
After flashing the first .ftf and trying to turn on the phone I'm stuck in a bootloop (until Sony then restarts).
Now i wanted to reflash the original software but my computer says it can't recognize the device.
Can anyone please help me?
Natschlaus said:
Hello,
I got a Japanese XperiaZ (Docomo) on which I tried to achieve root access following this guide:
http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/07/...irmware-by-doomlord-easy-rooting-toolkit-v18/
After flashing the first .ftf and trying to turn on the phone I'm stuck in a bootloop (until Sony then restarts).
Now i wanted to reflash the original software but my computer says it can't recognize the device.
Can anyone please help me?
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If ur computer cannot recognize ur device try to reinstall device drivers or update
and if a software cannot recognize it try another software to repair ur phone
What tool r u using for flashing stock rom !??!
Before you dud that, were you on .244 fw version? If you weren't, that's the problem (because you said that you got Japanese XZ, and probably came with DoCoMo custom ROM). You have to flash stock non-DoCoMo .244 ftf first.
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I'm using flashtool.
First I were on Docomo .343 and then I flashed XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL.f tf.
After that I had the bootloop.
Turns out the usb cable was broken. Omg. Got another one and now I can connect in flash mode.
I was able to reflash the original 343 docomo Kernel and at least its starting again. Was a little bit scared there since it's not my phone.
How can I flash the stock firmware now? Could you please point me to the right direction. I tried to find the right guide for so long already.
Wow that's not right. It is very important for you to flash stock .244 ftf first.
This is what you have to do:
1. Get a new cable
2. Flash stock non-DoCoMo .244 ftf FULL ROM using flashtool. You can get download link around in development section.
3. You can start rooting using doomlord's guide.
Hope this helps.
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Download DoCoMo firmware and use this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614.
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Kept the 434 and rooted it. Thanks for your help!!
Hi.. my girlfriends sp is on 254, I am teying to use flashtool to flash the 257 firmware to it for her. But im facing some problems, it always asks for the drivers to be installed. I have installed every driver in the package to make sure but still no luck..
Can anybody point out what im missing? Ive used this before and had no problems. Im confused. Thanks
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ykdr-scott said:
Hi.. my girlfriends sp is on 254, I am teying to use flashtool to flash the 257 firmware to it for her. But im facing some problems, it always asks for the drivers to be installed. I have installed every driver in the package to make sure but still no luck..
Can anybody point out what im missing? Ive used this before and had no problems. Im confused. Thanks
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Have you installed the flashboot and fastboot drivers for Flashtool.
ykdr-scott said:
Hi.. my girlfriends sp is on 254, I am teying to use flashtool to flash the 257 firmware to it for her. But im facing some problems, it always asks for the drivers to be installed. I have installed every driver in the package to make sure but still no luck..
Can anybody point out what im missing? Ive used this before and had no problems. Im confused. Thanks
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well, if u mean every single driver that came in flashtool it will not help... cos there is no XSP adb driver there.... install pc companion than click support zone.. wait the download driver.. close n EXIT!! start flashtool ps: make sure u install flashmode n fastboot in flashtool driver package
For drivers install xZ.
the latest version of flashtools supports sp
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I accidentally deleted updatecenter.apk from. 257 firmware. I Need the deodexed version or any other that works, tested many apk But none of them is working.
Thanks!
fjoel said:
I accidentally deleted updatecenter.apk from. 257 firmware. I Need the deodexed version or any other that works, tested many apk But none of them is working.
Thanks!
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I think that the easiest would be to reflash the rom (ftf) via flashtool while excluding the data wipe options. This way you will get the update center back to its normal function.
Here you go.
A lot easier than downloading a whole FTF for a 1 MB apk
gregbradley said:
Here you go.
A lot easier than downloading a whole FTF for a 1 MB apk
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Thanks, not working, copied to system/app, set permisions and nothing.
And flash again ftf I lose root.
Well flash a ftf and root again
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gregbradley said:
Well flash a ftf and root again
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Thanks, but the only .257 firmware that works rooted is a custom rom from here installed via dual recovery cwm, a flasheable zip, and not have the apk.
and flashing the ftf excluding system give various apps ( bloatware ) back, but not the update centre.
i have and original APK and the odex file, copied to system apps, set permisons and nothing.
another sugetions?
Thanks!!!!!
fjoel said:
Thanks, but the only .257 firmware that works rooted is a custom rom from here installed via dual recovery cwm, a flasheable zip, and not have the apk.
and flashing the ftf excluding system give various apps ( bloatware ) back, but not the update centre.
i have and original APK and the odex file, copied to system apps, set permisons and nothing.
another sugetions?
Thanks!!!!!
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The updatecenter is the bloatware itself,u can instal the original firmware of sony if u want root it and remove other bloatwars with TB
Hello everyone, I've been trying to get my Xperia Z rooted. The firmware is 10.31.E.0.191.
I did something wrong now I'm bricked. When I turn my phone on the Sony logo appears and then that's it, and the screen turns off afterwards. I've tried all methods and failed to get my device rooted.. I tried flashing the kernel of this ftf file "C6606_10.1.1.B.0.166_TMobile_US" thinking maybe I had to downgrade because my firmware wasn't supported with flashtool and other methods to root.
Please give me some advice!!
Flash a stock FTF to your phone to unbrick it, then root it with this - Root many Android. Method 0 is what you need to root your current firmware version.
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Already have that file downloaded. I used method 3. I guess I choose the wrong one then. I'll try using method 0 then! Also one thing, could you please link me to a stock FTF?
I don't have one to hand, sorry. There's definitely a C6606 stock rom in the general section. A search should find it.
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Ok I'll keep searching. I was going to download one and make it a FTF with flashtool but Sony PC Companion cant recognize my phone because of the issue lol no problem though, I'll get it! :good:
EDIT: Ok, so Sony PC Companion is fixing my phone atm, had no idea I could do that I just selected my device and it's fixing my device! After that I'll try method 0! Thanks man!
You're welcome.
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