What is the safest way to come back to STOCK rom on my Xperia Z? Installing update using Sony PC Companion will do it ?
Did you unlock your bootloader? If so Sony's update services wont help you. Did you make a TA backup?
Yes, I have unlocked bootloader , but unfortunately I haven't done TA backup.
As already stated, you cannot use official Sony tools to update etc with an unlocked bootloader.
The best solution is for you to use Flashtool to flash a stock FTF. My guide shows how to download and flash stock firmware: How to package and flash stock roms in FTF format
If you don't want to package your own FTF, you can simply download one from the Xperia Z general section and flash it following the instructions in my guide.
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After doing this , can I make the uptades via PC Companion?
lrdvader said:
After doing this , can I make the uptades via PC Companion?
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You will have to relock your bootloader to update via any official method. Flashtool can do this using the "BLU" button. Do not do this if you're using a custom kernel or you will soft brick your phone. Do it after flashing stock firmware.
You should then be able to update via PC Companion and OTA.
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somebody can tell me clearly how to flash back my x8 ,with what tools and step..im brick my 3weeks x8 and SEUS & Companion dnot work..take full risk on it,not guarantee..because my GSM also cant work now..
way im learn?just brick my fon...
What exactly you do?
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1. download flashtool and install to PC.
http://hotfile.com/dl/142019757/0323681/flashtool-0.6.7.0-windows.exe.html
2. download latest stock firmware (2.1.1.C.0.0) for E15i
http://www.multiupload.com/VKNI6Q6ET5
3. flash stock firmware.
for detailed instructions, see this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
snoid_zero said:
1. download flashtool and install to PC.
http://hotfile.com/dl/142019757/0323681/flashtool-0.6.7.0-windows.exe.html
2. download latest stock firmware (2.1.1.C.0.0) for E15i
http://www.multiupload.com/VKNI6Q6ET5
3. flash stock firmware.
for detailed instructions, see this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
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nice brooo for the help..
100% working and now on my way to solve xrecovery prob,just like other rest,cant get 1st boot.... flashing more exciting more than waiting on pc companion..
snoid_zero said:
1. download flashtool and install to PC.
http://hotfile.com/dl/142019757/0323681/flashtool-0.6.7.0-windows.exe.html
2. download latest stock firmware (2.1.1.C.0.0) for E15i
http://www.multiupload.com/VKNI6Q6ET5
3. flash stock firmware.
for detailed instructions, see this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
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thx for the information
but when i want open the link is broken,,
can u give me another link...
thank b4
Yes, Multiupload is DEAD
2.1.1.C.0.0 Flashtool FTF out of my MediaFire Folder
(Also contains a collection of GingerDX 013-022 and some other goodies in the "Sony Ericsson" folder - i.e. Basebands, PCC, SEUS, Flashtool (Hotfile downloads SUCK!), ...)
flashing
my phone is completly off
it is showing just sonyerrison when it is turned on
it is not opening
can any one help me what to do?
i will flash also my x8 and i hope it would be successful thanks for the collection of x8 things mods
Here is a very easy guide.. just download the stock. Ftf file and do as directed..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755215
Hit thnx if it helps..
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thanks for the info,but my phone automatically starts n stops by showing soneyerrision
flashing gets dissconnected.
please help me out with it
Have you got all the drivers installed gorden gate and other drivers setup..
And do you have pc companion installed...
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Hi:
I have Xperia X8, I installed gingerXperia 2.3.7 on it.
How can I UN-Rom it.
I want to recover the Original Version.
Thanx
Use flashtool or pc companion.
Sent from my X8 using xda premium
You can restore to stock rom by using older stock rom nandroid backup if u got any
else, u can use PC Companion or SEUS to flash it back to stock rom
U can use Flashtool to flash it back to stock rom too...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356349
This is tutorial on how to unbrick, but the flashtool flashing tutorial is the same for restoring stock rom
So I got updated to .101 firmware when my phone returned from repairs from the Sony centre. However, I'm unable to flash the .67 ftf in flashtool to downgrade and obtain root :/ It simply says that my phone is connected in flashmode and nothing happens after that, followed by disconnecting my device after a short while. I'm unable to flash the flashable zip in recovery due to some error to try and upgrade from the .434 firmware where I actually get root. Now I'm stuck on .101 firmware and I can't get root since I'm still using a locked bootloader
Cavalry88 said:
So I got updated to .101 firmware when my phone returned from repairs from the Sony centre. However, I'm unable to flash the .67 ftf in flashtool to downgrade and obtain root :/ It simply says that my phone is connected in flashmode and nothing happens after that, followed by disconnecting my device after a short while. I'm unable to flash the flashable zip in recovery due to some error to try and upgrade from the .434 firmware where I actually get root. Now I'm stuck on .101 firmware and I can't get root since I'm still using a locked bootloader
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well it should work properly,i also flash the .67 ftf & root it then flash a pre-rooted ROM.
show the screenshot of the flashtool errors.
There aren't even any errors, it just says device in flashmode and nothing happens after that :/
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Select the FTF you want to flash and only connect your device in flashmode when prompted. A flash has never failed for me that way.
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kingvortex said:
Select the FTF you want to flash and only connect your device in flashmode when prompted. A flash has never failed for me that way.
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Yes that's what I do always but ever since my phone came back from repairs, it's been like that. Flashing the .434 ftf works perfectly fine though.
Okay.
So I tried to root my xperia z with 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware today.
but I forgot to turn on my usb debug before using flashtool to flash in a 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware
Now my phone is stuck in a bootloop
Btw, my phone have a locked bootloader.
I am trying to flash the firmware to 10.4.1.B.0.101 again and I will try to process the root
What should I do now?
I would give any extra information if needed
ElwinHoTin said:
Okay.
So I tried to root my xperia z with 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware today.
but I forgot to turn on my usb debug before using flashtool to flash in a 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware
Now my phone is stuck in a bootloop
Btw, my phone have a locked bootloader.
I am trying to flash the firmware to 10.4.1.B.0.101 again and I will try to process the root
What should I do now?
I would give any extra information if needed
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Try to reflash 10.2.1.A.2.67 and make sure to check wipe is enabled
ElwinHoTin said:
Okay.
So I tried to root my xperia z with 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware today.
but I forgot to turn on my usb debug before using flashtool to flash in a 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware
Now my phone is stuck in a bootloop
Btw, my phone have a locked bootloader.
I am trying to flash the firmware to 10.4.1.B.0.101 again and I will try to process the root
What should I do now?
I would give any extra information if needed
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You can flash the latest kitkat ftf via flashtool.
The firmware can be rooted
androidtweaker1 said:
You can flash the latest kitkat ftf via flashtool.
The firmware can be rooted
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I tried to flash in the kit kat firmware,
but I am still stuck in the bootloop...
How can I turn on my usb debug and third party source?
I think is that not allowing me to flash anything in....
ElwinHoTin said:
Okay.
So I tried to root my xperia z with 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware today.
but I forgot to turn on my usb debug before using flashtool to flash in a 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware
Now my phone is stuck in a bootloop
Btw, my phone have a locked bootloader.
I am trying to flash the firmware to 10.4.1.B.0.101 again and I will try to process the root
What should I do now?
I would give any extra information if needed
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I had the same problem , what I did was , i just flashed the old 4.3 FTF using flashtool which fixed it
Mr.KiLLeR said:
I had the same problem , what I did was , i just flashed the old 4.3 FTF using flashtool which fixed it
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By old 4.3 ftf
Do you mean 10.4.1.B.0.101 ?
I am really new and I am noob
Sorry for bothering you guys...
ElwinHoTin said:
By old 4.3 ftf
Do you mean 10.4.1.B.0.101 ?
I am really new and I am noob
Sorry for bothering you guys...
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Yes exactly ..
Mr.KiLLeR said:
Yes exactly ..
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I am trying to download the C6603 10.4.1.B.0.101 Generic HK ftf
Which should be what I have in my phone originally
Is that the one I should use?
Or I can just flash in any 10.4.1.B.0.101 ftf?
ElwinHoTin said:
I am trying to download the C6603 10.4.1.B.0.101 Generic HK ftf
Which should be what I have in my phone originally
Is that the one I should use?
Or I can just flash in any 10.4.1.B.0.101 ftf?
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any one dude.. dont worry
Mr.KiLLeR said:
any one dude.. dont worry
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It worked
Thank you soooooo much
You have saved my life
ElwinHoTin said:
It worked
Thank you soooooo much
You have saved my life
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Gr8 I am glad that I helped ENJOY :good:
Same problem
hplease help me.. its not orking when i reflash it with 4.3 (i already had)
Xperia z3 D6653
Ok so I was trying to flash my z3 back to original Sony software because I was getting an error message in PC companion saying my phone cannot be updated because it contains modified software and I was flashing it using sony mobile flasher by androxyde and I forgot to enable USB debugging and unknown sources and now it's in a boot loop telling me "software update failed. Please plug your phone back in and try again"
Any ideas?
I was told to try using a different computer?
Hi all, if anyone is having trouble flashing with flash tool because usb debugging isn't enabled error then do this procedure.......
1. Dowload latest flash tool 0.9.18.8 and also version 0.6.6
2. Try use the latest version first to Flash the tft rom. NOTE: remember the file it has error flashing e.g on my experia sp file system.sin was not able to Flash bcoz usb debugging error (enable usb debugging and unknown sources) ALL THE REST of the files flashed ok!
3.try flash again the rom but this time tick system.sin (or error file) in flashtool to exclude it from flashing. Make sure all other files are included. Also tick all wipe caches options and flash rom without system.sin (or error file).
4. Flash procedure will work. Now disconnect phone and leave it off without restarting it.
5. Uninstall flashtool latest version 0.9.18.8 and install flashtool 0.6.6 old version and open it to Flash the same rom BUT THIS TIME only select the system.sin file (or error file) to be flashed and rest excluded. Make sure all wipe options in flashtool are enabled and Flash! THE FLASH WILL WORK WITHOUT USB DEBUGGING ERROR and your phone will be fixed!
Press thanks if it helped!
Anybody tell me, is there a way to flash stock rom with root and deoxdexed and recovery preinstalled via flashtool.
jindal_bharat said:
Anybody tell me, is there a way to flash stock rom with root and deoxdexed and recovery preinstalled via flashtool.
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U can flash stock rom... Then root it,install recovery and de odex it... Why u need pre rooted rom? if there is way to root it easily...
I know that but its difficult to get drivers everytime fot flashtool and its difficult to root latest firmware
Flashtool is for flashing unmodified stock firmware packages only in flashmode. You can't make modified FTF files.
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jindal_bharat said:
I know that but its difficult to get drivers everytime fot flashtool and its difficult to root latest firmware
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just install the driver which is inside the. flashtool folder.. And it's very easy to root new firmware..... Just use this ---
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872873
Credit -kingvortex (for easy Guide)