HEllO everyone ,
I want to upgrade my friend's xperia z android(recently on 4.2.2) to android 4.4.4 can i use flashtool to update i have downloaded the ftf file
is it totally safe to update with flashtool?? and i dont want to lose data on phone soo also plz tell me what to tick and untick ...
THANKS in Advance
Yes, Flashtool is safe. It uses the same method as the official Sony tools to flash software to your phone.
Follow my guide here. Section 3 shows how to flash roms and what to select in order to keep data.
Sent from my C6603
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I recently updated my phone to 2.3.7, and now i want 4.04
But for that, 2.1.1.A.0.6/2.1.1.C.0.0 SE firmware is required.
And after upgrating to 2.3.7, firmware is changed, and i've lost my previous backup, so i cant restore it.
Now how to i get my previous firmware ?
Please help
you don't need to change the firmware or move to stock version, you can upgrade to ICS if you have unlocked bootloader
Use Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service.
If you have never update your phone to 2.1.1.A.0.6 or 2.1.1.C.0.0 it's required to do that before flashing cm9.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650174
Straight Answer
Simply get flashtool. Then the stock 2.1 firmware. Open flashtool. Then drag the firmware from desktop onto flashtool in the white space. A menu will pop up. Click ok. It will ask you to plug you x8 in flashmode. (instructions for this will pop up. When you do this the instructions will dissapear. Then it will flash the stock sony 2.1 and then reboot.
flashtool: Here
firmware: Here
Please click 'thank' if you appreciate my effort. Sorry if this wasn't what you were looking for. For a simple fix just use pc companion as said before. But it takes longer.
Hi wanted to install the latest update via PC Companion.
But there always comes the error message:
The phone contains modified software that can not be updated.
(Error 2003)
At the last update time I installed the following firmware
Xperia Z rooted firmware 10.1.1.A.1.253 German stock + CWM 6.0.2.8
Who can help me as I can now install the current firmware without which all data are gone?
greeting Thomas
There is a forum for Q&A.
But just reflash firmware with flashtool and exclude data partition.
Sent from my Xperia Z using XDA premium.
Okay how can i chance my post in forum Q&A???
u can download sony's update service program and flash the stock fw. from here
pch.radu said:
u can download sony's update service program and flash the stock fw. from here
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Stop spamming and saying wrong solution. Flashtool is the best to fast and without problems flashing any firmware. Solution for his problem was already posted so you mustn't post again solution but this time you say wrong solution.
Hi guys,
I have an Xperia Z C6602.I wanted to root my phone so badly.since,rooting required my phone to be downgraded to .434,i flashed my mobile with a .434 ROM(indian stock)(link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2212694).At first i got into a bootloop.then after flashing my phone with the same ROM,things got clear.then i installed superuser.now i am trying to update my phone to android 4.2.2.so i downloaded the latest version of android through my phone and tried to install it.but my phone says that"update could not be installed"....now how can i update my phone.please help me guys...plz...the phone is only two months old...
thanks in advance........
maharoof said:
Hi guys,
I have an Xperia Z C6602.I wanted to root my phone so badly.since,rooting required my phone to be downgraded to .434,i flashed my mobile with a .434 ROM(indian stock)(link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2212694).At first i got into a bootloop.then after flashing my phone with the same ROM,things got clear.then i installed superuser.now i am trying to update my phone to android 4.2.2.so i downloaded the latest version of android through my phone and tried to install it.but my phone says that"update could not be installed"....now how can i update my phone.please help me guys...plz...the phone is only two months old...
thanks in advance........
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I had a problem to update too (but with stock rom) and followed the tutorial provided here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Then I re-rooted by downgrading kernel, root and re-upgrading kernel following this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Howell said:
I had a problem to update too (but with stock rom) and followed the tutorial provided here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Then I re-rooted by downgrading kernel, root and re-upgrading kernel following this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
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thanks for the reply ....can i use a C6603 rom on my C6602?because most of the thread contains the rom only for C6603....
Don't get frustrated...because i am asking u too much of questions...i am new to this topic.so i hope that u will help me..
i clicked on the second link u have posted.it asked me to download three files.well,i downloaded it.first it asked me to flash a file named "XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL_2".in order to flash a file,it has to be in .ftf format.but the file i have downloaded is a zip file.i tried changing the extension.but the flash tool doesn't seem to be recognizing the file...then i read in a forum that,"in order to flash a kernel,u need to be connected in the fastboot mode.so i changed the mode to fastboot and selected the kernel to flash.but it says"INFO - FAILED (remote: image is not a boot image)"....now what should i do.please help me...now i am using android 4.1.2(10.1.A.0.423)
Thanks in advance....
1) I rooted my phone successfully and then I tried to install the doomlord kernal...1st it dint work properly however after couple of tries...It worked sucessfully
2) My Xperia version was c6602 and it had original stock rom and everything...
3) Recently now I've installed the cyanogen mod 10.1.2 and it worked...however my android firmware version is still 4.2.2 but the phone model is changed from c6602 to 6603...Really wierd...!!!
4) please tell me how to get back to stock rom as i havent got any backup...
5) When i had installed the XZrecovery ( TWRP ) recovery...!!! i had the back up installed on my phone and now i cant install that idk what to do..!!
please help me...!!!
Any advice/guide/help will be really appreciated..!!!!
At unlocking BL you modified your TA partition, so Bravia Engine 2 doesn't work anymore.
If you want to revert back to stock you need:
Flashtool(FT)
A .ftf File(FlashToolFile, this contains the whole System of the phone)
Some time(it will take up to an hour for everything set up correctly)
A Windoze Box
So you need to get your device in Flashmode, then flash the stock ftf with FT, and finally relock bootloader.
If you need more info, just ask
Sent from my Dualbooted XZ
First of all, I'd like to apologize to start this open question.
It looks like everyone is getting their phone working without any much extra tutorial required along with the XDA forum guides and ROM.
I used to be a Samsung Galaxy S2 user from months ago.It took me 5 days to have my S2 Rooted and another 5days to have a stable ROM, as I was a noob back there and still a noob till now at the time I am writing or as you are reading this post.
Frankly, I'm actually lost here. I tried to visit all the links within the first 3 pages to find out how to get my phone rooted with CWM ready and getting a stable ROM on my phone without having to hassle back and forth.
Please forgive me for my noobie. I'd like to write this post and ask for your instruction and suggestion in step by step.
How to have my Xperia Z1 CWM ready and rooted with a stable ROM preferably KitKat.
In advance and regards to your times, I'd like to hand a big thump up :good: for any share and help bestow of your comment.
Cheers, :fingers-crossed:
everydayedin said:
First of all, I'd like to apologize to start this open question.
It looks like everyone is getting their phone working without any much extra tutorial required along with the XDA forum guides and ROM.
I used to be a Samsung Galaxy S2 user from months ago.It took me 5 days to have my S2 Rooted and another 5days to have a stable ROM, as I was a noob back there and still a noob till now at the time I am writing or as you are reading this post.
Frankly, I'm actually lost here. I tried to visit all the links within the first 3 pages to find out how to get my phone rooted with CWM ready and getting a stable ROM on my phone without having to hassle back and forth.
Please forgive me for my noobie. I'd like to write this post and ask for your instruction and suggestion in step by step.
How to have my Xperia Z1 CWM ready and rooted with a stable ROM preferably KitKat.
In advance and regards to your times, I'd like to hand a big thump up :good: for any share and help bestow of your comment.
Cheers, :fingers-crossed:
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If you want to keep your warranty , the best way would be the following:
1) Use this guide to get root and recovery on stock .290 firmware : http://youtu.be/1aq9YTlfCgc
2) Once you have root, you will be able to back up your TA partition (DRM keys)
-if you don't know any terms or are confused look here: http://youtu.be/l78p_2ShPS0
3) Now that you have your TA backup safe you can go to official Sony website to unlock your bootloader: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
4) Choose a custom rom that you want, flash kernel and rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/orig-development
If you ever want to get back to stock. Use Flashtool to flash stock firmware, restore TA, relock bootloader.
Never attempt to restore TA on custom ROM - this will brick your device
If you don't care about warranty and don't mind loosing Bravia Engine, X-reality, Bionz etc forever; do the following:
1) unlock bootloader
2)Choose a custom rom that you want, flash kernel and rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/orig-development
1) Download the .ftf file named C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Global 1277-2880_R4A from the compiled FTF thread at this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
This is a version of the original Stock Rom that the VROOT program will actually work on when trying to ROOT your phone.
2) Flash the ROM you downloaded using Flashtool (steps on how you can go about doing that should be in the Xperia Z1 General forum.) and now, you're ready to root your phone with it.
3) Download, install and run VROOT to root your phone. Again, more information on how to properly root your phone using VROOT can be found in the Xperia Z1 General forum. For me, I just turned on USB Debugging on my Z1, connected my phone to my computer while VROOT was running and clicked the green button until I got root access. It's extremely easy.
4) With Root Access, now you can download and install Dual Recovery for the Xperia Z1 on your phone.
5) Download the latest iHackers 2.0 ROM from the Xperia Z1 Android Development thread and copy it to your phone. This is hands down, the best ROM for the Xperia Z1 right now in terms of battery life. With the latest 4.3 update, I'm able to get over 2 Days worth of battery life on one charge. Battery life is much better on the new iHackers 2.0 ROM running Android 4.3.
6) Download the flashable Locked Dual Recovery for the Xperia Z1 here. http://nut.xperia-files.com/
The file is called XZ-lockeddualrecovery2.7.63-BETA.flashable.zip (8.48MB), download it and copy it to your phone, preferably the same place you copied the iHackers 2.0 ROM. To make things easier for yourself, create a new folder on your phone or SD Card in your phone and name it iHackers. Copy both the iHackers 2.0 ROM and the flashable Locked Dual Recovery.zip file into this folder.
7) With both files now copied to a folder on your phone, you're now ready to go into recovery to flash the iHackers 2.0 ROM. Boot into recovery and once you're there, do a Wipe Data/Factory Reset before Installing the ROM.
The rest of these steps are now taken directly from the iHackers 2.0 download thread on the Xperia Z1 Android Development forum.
8) Install the ROM and THEN Dual Recovery. Don't make the same mistake I did, once the installer is finished, DON'T REBOOT THE DEVICE. Uncheck the "Reboot Device" box and go back to recovery to install the flashable Dual Recovery.zip file that's in the iHackers 2.0 folder.
9) Switch Off Your Phone (Do Not Reboot). Select No to Disable Flash Recovery Confirmation.
10) Install Kernel.ftf for C6903 (.290) or Kernel.ftf for C6902 (.290) with Flashtool to get compatible Kernel and Baseband. To download the kernel.ftf file, go to the original iHackers 2.0 thread to download and flash the kernel using Flashtool. You should be familiar with Flashtool at this point since if you make it to this step, you've already used Flashtool once to flash the .534 baseband version of Android.
11) Reboot and Enjoy. Now you're running the latest version of Android 4.3 on your Xperia Z1 on a Locked Bootloader WITH full Root Access. Sure, it's not the stock version but the iHackers 2.0 version of Android 4.3 is just as good, if not better. This will certainly do until there's a better way to simply root the newest Stock Version of Android 4.3.
Step by Step Guide made by @x016x so Thanks him, and Me, because I posted here.
You can flash the latest z1 dual recovery, not only 2.7.63.
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Stuck on Boot Loop
I tried with shem tutorial but stuck at boot loop.
Big thanks to eclyptos for your precise and detail oriented instruction
everydayedin said:
I tried with shem tutorial but stuck at boot loop.
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So you are in bootloop? Something goes wrong there then. I don't know what is the main problem.
Now to go back to the beginning you have to flash Stock FTF with Flashtool.