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Flashing s5830i firmware (please help)

hello there xda users
i have recently bricked my phone and managed to reflash the firmware, but, i had to add the bootloader file with the split firmware package.
what i want to do is install the latest XXLD3 firmware on top of the current s5830ixxkk5/gingerbread.xxlk1 firmware package but im worried because i am thinking that the bootloader file has to be the same as the firmware if you know what i mean. can i install the xxld3 on the xxkk5 bootloader without bricking my phone again? any help would be appreciated. thanks

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kierantheking said:
hello there xda users
i have recently bricked my phone and managed to reflash the firmware, but, i had to add the bootloader file with the split firmware package.
what i want to do is install the latest XXLD3 firmware on top of the current s5830ixxkk5/gingerbread.xxlk1 firmware package but im worried because i am thinking that the bootloader file has to be the same as the firmware if you know what i mean. can i install the xxld3 on the xxkk5 bootloader without bricking my phone again? any help would be appreciated. thanks
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First of all this development section......
for queries u should have gone to other thread.......
As far as flash is concerned ....... i think u can... i am not pretty much sure but i think so.
but if u need a bootloader file go to unbrick tutorial of mine and download the package for unbrick... take the bootloader file from there..... its from xxld

kierantheking said:
hello there xda users
i have recently bricked my phone and managed to reflash the firmware, but, i had to add the bootloader file with the split firmware package.
what i want to do is install the latest XXLD3 firmware on top of the current s5830ixxkk5/gingerbread.xxlk1 firmware package but im worried because i am thinking that the bootloader file has to be the same as the firmware if you know what i mean. can i install the xxld3 on the xxkk5 bootloader without bricking my phone again? any help would be appreciated. thanks
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Use ODIN flash YOUR stock rom csc/pda/modem to wait till it boots, after that go to download mode again and just flash pda of XXLD3 using ODIN again. For flashing you dont need the bootloader use ODIN 1.84. I change my WHLA1 to XXLA2 just by flashing the pda of xxla2
And by the way remember what feetsonfire said, this queries need to be on general section not in development

[Q] How can I dump the firmware from the current phone system

I tried to search it but no luck.
I have a Xperia TX and I want to dump the firmware out from it.
is it possible to do that. it's a unlocked stock firmware and not a ROOTed phone.
Thanks

xcody said:
I tried to search it but no luck.
I have a Xperia TX and I want to dump the firmware out from it.
is it possible to do that. it's a unlocked stock firmware and not a ROOTed phone.
Thanks
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Read the second post in the all in one thread about creating a ftf file.
That will give you the latest software on a ftf file. However, if you have an update due and want to back up the system you are on its trickier.
Best bet is to do an adb pull of system and use dsixdas kitchen to convert it to a .zip file. But you will need to be rooted and have cmw to restore it.
My advice (As its given in the all in one thread) is to make an ftf as soon as you get your phone or as soon as you update in order to be able to flash it back when you want.
The ftf files you make from this method are completely stock.
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Unlocked but not rooted? What would be the point in doing that?

Thanks gregbradley,
It's unlocked because I got it as unlocked. not root because it's for my wife. she doesn't need a root phone. lol
Anyway, I guess this can't be done without rooting the phone. nvm then.
gregbradley said:
Read the second post in the all in one thread about creating a ftf file.
That will give you the latest software on a ftf file. However, if you have an update due and want to back up the system you are on its trickier.
Best bet is to do an adb pull of system and use dsixdas kitchen to convert it to a .zip file. But you will need to be rooted and have cmw to restore it.
My advice (As its given in the all in one thread) is to make an ftf as soon as you get your phone or as soon as you update in order to be able to flash it back when you want.
The ftf files you make from this method are completely stock.
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Unlocked but not rooted? What would be the point in doing that?
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xcody said:
Thanks gregbradley,
It's unlocked because I got it as unlocked. not root because it's for my wife. she doesn't need a root phone. lol
Anyway, I guess this can't be done without rooting the phone. nvm then.
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Ahh, you dont mean unlocked, you mean sim unlocked. Unlocked for devs means bootloader unlocked.
also, you do not need to be rooted to make a ftf file.
read the instructions in the link

Hi Gregbradley,
I tried to search the forum and googled it also, but I only can find the way to make ftf from the file that downloaded by using Sony PC Companion or SEUS. But not from the phone itself.
What I need is the firmware from the phone.
gregbradley said:
Ahh, you dont mean unlocked, you mean sim unlocked. Unlocked for devs means bootloader unlocked.
also, you do not need to be rooted to make a ftf file.
read the instructions in the link
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xcody said:
Hi Gregbradley,
I tried to search the forum and googled it also, but I only can find the way to make ftf from the file that downloaded by using Sony PC Companion or SEUS. But not from the phone itself.
What I need is the firmware from the phone.
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take a backup using recovery and use that system. img in dsixdas kitchen
but that involes rooting.
As i said in previousposts, thats why it should be done as sooner rather later.
Listen, just update and use the new firmware, dont sweat it

Need help with firmware 6.13.707.1

G'day all,
I'm from Malaysia and the latest firmware has just been released which is the 6.13.707.1 and I've found a link to download this firmware here. However, I understand that flashing firmwares may cause the sdcard to be wiped. I'm hoping someone could give me a pointer on how to mod or remove any components in this firmware zip to avoid it from wiping the sdcard before I flash it. Thanks!

HI there,
just remove all dzdata* files from firmware.zip.

wlteh said:
G'day all,
I'm from Malaysia and the latest firmware has just been released which is the 6.13.707.1 and I've found a link to download this firmware here. However, I understand that flashing firmwares may cause the sdcard to be wiped. I'm hoping someone could give me a pointer on how to mod or remove any components in this firmware zip to avoid it from wiping the sdcard before I flash it. Thanks!
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That's only the untouched firmware that I uploaded for those who want to revert to original firmware after he flashed a modded firmware like the one with removed red text warning. And it won't wipe your sdcard.
What actually you want to achieve ? If it is to update your ROM to 4.4.3, this won't work.
If you plan to update the firmware only then use a custom 4.4.3 ROM, then this should be ok.
See this if your intention is to update to Stock 4.4.3 ROM : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55002536&postcount=7644

darkarvan said:
HI there,
just remove all dzdata* files from firmware.zip.
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Thanks I'll give it a try.

ckpv5 said:
That's only the untouched firmware that I uploaded for those who want to revert to original firmware after he flashed a modded firmware like the one with removed red text warning. And it won't wipe your sdcard.
What actually you want to achieve ? If it is to update your ROM to 4.4.3, this won't work.
If you plan to update the firmware only then use a custom 4.4.3 ROM, then this should be ok.
See this if your intention is to update to Stock 4.4.3 ROM : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55002536&postcount=7644
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Thanks a lot for the firmware bro! I'm currently on a custom 4.4.3 ROM and I'd like to update the firmware to 6.13.707.1 which is the closest to our country.

wlteh said:
Thanks a lot for the firmware bro! I'm currently on a custom 4.4.3 ROM and I'd like to update the firmware to 6.13.707.1 which is the closest to our country.
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I see ... if that's the case remove the boot.img and recovery.img from the firmware.zip so you don't have to reflash custom recovery and kernel.

ckpv5 said:
I see ... if that's the case remove the boot.img and recovery.img from the firmware.zip so you don't have to reflash custom recovery and kernel.
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Thank you very much, really appreciate it!

[Q] Rootable firmware

Hello,
How i can downgrade my phone to rootable firmware/kernel?
Where i can find those

found already, ty

wuggy said:
Hello,
How i can downgrade my phone to rootable firmware/kernel?
Where i can find those
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
Download "XperiFirm", run it and select your device. Then choose an older version and download it
Then use the latest Flashtool and flash the .ftf to your device!
You should download the oldest available firmware in order for the root process to work properly ->(D5803_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_GLOBAL.ftf)

cant flash stock in odin

guys need a question. i have already upgraded my phone to this firmware (N9208XXS4CRA1). then i intstall twrp and flash custom rom. now i want to go back to stock but my back up odin flashable firmware is
N9208XXS3CQJ1_N9208OLB3CQJ1_N9208XXU3CQG2_HOME.tar. now i cant flash it coz of error. do i neeed to download the latest firmware or there is something wrong with my phone. coz i cant restore my twrp back up if i flash twrp again. hope someone can help.

pattriccio said:
guys need a question. i have already upgraded my phone to this firmware (N9208XXS4CRA1). then i intstall twrp and flash custom rom. now i want to go back to stock but my back up odin flashable firmware is
N9208XXS3CQJ1_N9208OLB3CQJ1_N9208XXU3CQG2_HOME.tar. now i cant flash it coz of error. do i neeed to download the latest firmware or there is something wrong with my phone. coz i cant restore my twrp back up if i flash twrp again. hope someone can help.
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You cant flash a firmware with a lower bootloader number. The fifth digit from the right is the bl version. You are trying to flash a firmware with bl version 3 over you're current version 4 so just flash a firmware with version 4 and you should be good.

bsharp8 said:
You cant flash a firmware with a lower bootloader number. The fifth digit from the right is the bl version. You are trying to flash a firmware with bl version 3 over you're current version 4 so just flash a firmware with version 4 and you should be good.
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thanks mate. problem is every firmware im downloading right now always corrupt. and very slow. but thanks anyway for the help and knowledge.
thanks mate i changed pc and got a successful download.

No problem glad you got it worked out.

Never ever try to downgrade your bootloader to go to an older rom by the way. I tried it and had to replace my phones motherboard.just fyi