Can any one please tell me the procedure for creating FTF file(which can used by Flash tool)which was downloaded thru sony PC companion.....
Sorry for my bad English.
you need:
1. flashtool
2. SEUS
instructions:
1.Install flashtool and SEUS
2.update your phone thru SEUS.
3.once finished go to
c:\program files\sony ericsson\update service\db\13740270\blob_fs\
4. copy the 3 largest files. ( .FILE) copy to a new folder
5. open flashtool then on the advanced tab drop down to decrypt files then browse where u paste the 3 files.
6. choose the 3 files then click the -> button and then click ok. wait to finish
7. once finished, click on the folder list then click (ctrl+a) then once all files are selected click again on -> and then fill up the following
device = model
version = 4.0.4 or 2.3.7
branding = Generic_ Philippines (example only)
then click ok and on Device Selection (choose the device , LT26i)
8. wait and when its finished the ftf is on C:\Flashtool\Firmware
there's a youtube version but i forgot the link
Can you make a FTF with only the biggest file from db folder?
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Sikiduck said:
Can you make a FTF with only the biggest file from db folder?
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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yup done that many times
mharckk said:
you need:
1. flashtool
2. SEUS
instructions:
1.Install flashtool and SEUS
2.update your phone thru SEUS.
3.once finished go to
c:\program files\sony ericsson\update service\db\13740270\blob_fs\
4. copy the 3 largest files. ( .FILE) copy to a new folder
5. open flashtool then on the advanced tab drop down to decrypt files then browse where u paste the 3 files.
6. choose the 3 files then click the -> button and then click ok. wait to finish
7. once finished, click on the folder list then click (ctrl+a) then once all files are selected click again on -> and then fill up the following
device = model
version = 4.0.4 or 2.3.7
branding = Generic_ Philippines (example only)
then click ok and on Device Selection (choose the device , LT26i)
8. wait and when its finished the ftf is on C:\Flashtool\Firmware
there's a youtube version but i forgot the link
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Thanks a lot.....i will try it....
Sent from my Spice Mi-350 using xda premium
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""HOW TO BUNDLE YOUR BASEBAND & KERNAL FILES WITH THE FLASH TOOL.
A. Place the files from inside the baseband folder from your rom you downloaded in the firmware folder within the flashtool.
B. Click on advanced in the flash tool window and click create bundle. Select amss.sin and other .sin files
>Enter model name x10.
>Baseband: enter your baseband
>Branding: enter which rom your going to be using
C. Create bundle and select all of the sin files you placed into the firmware folder.
D. Click flash... you should now see your baseband file. Unchecked wipe user data if you don't want to wipe everything on your phone and simply just want to swap basebands.
E. Flash it in flash mode. Flash Tool will ask you to connect in flash mode.
To enter Flash mode:
A. Switch off your phone
B. Reconnect the usb to the phone and at the same time keep the back key pressed continuously""[/SIZE][/SIZE][/SIZE][/B]
can anyone explain to me the step after we click on bundle creation. my problem is that when i choose bundle creation in flashtool, no files are shown in the dialog box to choose from. i have copied the extracted .ftf files in the firmware folder.
jattbains said:
""HOW TO BUNDLE YOUR BASEBAND & KERNAL FILES WITH THE FLASH TOOL.
A. Place the files from inside the baseband folder from your rom you downloaded in the firmware folder within the flashtool.
B. Click on advanced in the flash tool window and click create bundle. Select amss.sin and other .sin files
>Enter model name x10.
>Baseband: enter your baseband
>Branding: enter which rom your going to be using
C. Create bundle and select all of the sin files you placed into the firmware folder.
D. Click flash... you should now see your baseband file. Unchecked wipe user data if you don't want to wipe everything on your phone and simply just want to swap basebands.
E. Flash it in flash mode. Flash Tool will ask you to connect in flash mode.
To enter Flash mode:
A. Switch off your phone
B. Reconnect the usb to the phone and at the same time keep the back key pressed continuously""[/SIZE][/SIZE][/SIZE][/B]
can anyone explain to me the step after we click on bundle creation. my problem is that when i choose bundle creation in flashtool, no files are shown in the dialog box to choose from. i have copied the extracted .ftf files in the firmware folder.
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dude .ftf files are already bundled..!! you cant bundle them.. they are ready to be flashed..!!
files that can be bundled are .sin files which are converted into .ftf files after creating bundle. they are ready to be flashed..!!
Okep. I assume you have the latest FlashTool installed already...
1) Get this (SEUS) : http://www.x-drivers.com/catalog/flash/mobile_phones/companies/sony_ericsson/models/seus/7572.html
2) Flash your phone with the latest software available using SEUS.
3) Go to C:\Program Files\Sony Ericcson\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs\
4) Copy the 2 largest files you'll find there to C:\Flashtool\leajian (I assume you created there a folder called leajian)
5) Run FlashTool
6) Click Advanced > Decrypt Files
7) Source folder : C:\Flashtool\leajian
8) From Files, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move the 2 files to Files to convert
9) Click OK
10) Wait patiently till it finishes...
11) From Folder list, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move the 2 files to Firmware content
12) If it is ICS, tick the Disable Final Verification Check
13) On Device write the model [ex. Xperia Neo V (MT11i)], on Version write the firmware version and/or the Android version [ex. 4.1.A.0.562 (ICS_4.0.3)], on Branding write the region and your name if you wish [ex. Greek (by Leajian)].
14) Click OK
15) On Device Selection choose the device it is for (ex. MT11i)
16) Wait very patiently...
17) When it finishes the .ftf file is located on C:\Flashtool\firmwares
18) SHARE IT ON XDA!!!
Reserved
;-) you forgot the most important point, once created share.
We'll soon have a full collection
Sent from my Xperia neo V using XDA
This is great. So simple with your guide. Thank you!!!
hi
i have updated via Update service can you tell me where i can find the update files
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i again updated via Sony PC Companion 2.1 but couldn't find any file in db folder only some small file around 1 - 2 kb no larger files
imranaryan said:
hi
i have updated via Update service can you tell me where i can find the update files
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i again updated via Sony PC Companion 2.1 but couldn't find any file in db folder only some small file around 1 - 2 kb no larger files
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CORRECT :
C:\Program Files\Sony Ericcson\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs\
NEITHER :
C:\Program Files\Sony Ericcson\Update Engine
NOR :
C:\Program Files\Sony\Sony PC Companion
leajian said:
CORRECT :
C:\Program Files\Sony Ericcson\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs\
NEITHER :
C:\Program Files\Sony Ericcson\Update Engine
NOR :
C:\Program Files\Sony\Sony PC Companion
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i have attached the SS check it
Here you have a video of the entire process:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB77gWRUI_A&feature=plcp
differs a bit from your guide
for example here we will copy 3 files from folder
in some other guide someone wrote obout excluding this file from decrypted files: simlock.ta it is needed?
imranaryan said:
i have attached the SS check it
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Check this folder only after a complete flash via SEUS. After that the two big files we want are named after like this "FILE_XXXXXXXXXX" where X are some numbers.
infernovip said:
Here you have a video of the entire process:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB77gWRUI_A&feature=plcp
differs a bit from your guide
for example here we will copy 3 files from folder
in some other guide someone wrote obout excluding this file from decrypted files: simlock.ta it is needed?
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Differs and may confuse users who are not that familiar with this stuff... :/
The third file you copy is small, around 64KB, that's the loader.sin which is automatically merged to FTF by Flashtool, when you specify the device of the FTF.
ok and now what with this file: simlock.ta
we need it?
infernovip said:
ok and now what with this file: simlock.ta
we need it?
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Personally I prefer to include it, because it was shipped and that's why it has to be on an official FTF.
I haven't tested if needed or not, but I think it's not necessary.
infernovip said:
ok and now what with this file: simlock.ta
we need it?
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You don't need it.
But we can't create backup if updated is available for FS, right?
I had stock gingerbread and when I tried to back it up I didn't see any repair option in SUS as ICS was available for my phone at that time.
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
Thanks! nice tutorial. You saved my time to download official firmware file. Successfully backup my Neo V ICS firmware.
hey man..thanks for this..created the FTF file successfully..but its 234 MB, Is this the normal size?? for .431 India fw (NeoV)
LoneWanderer said:
hey man..thanks for this..created the FTF file successfully..but its 234 MB, Is this the normal size?? for .431 India fw (NeoV)
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Yeah, ICS is big and it's above 200 MB. Don't forget to share it!
leajian said:
Yeah, ICS is big and it's above 200 MB. Don't forget to share it!
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But .587 that i have downloaded..the FTF file is 376 MB (after unzipping)..
How come thers soo much difference between .431 and .587..
gemmoglock said:
Well there's no harm done in keeping it.
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Well.. Before there wasn't problems by flashing that file, but in ICS era some reports having problems by locking their phones.
Few latest versions of flashtool disregard that file during flash process. I believe those users(who had problems) didn't use latest version and simlock.ta file got flashed. I'm not 100% but I believe so.
Btw, .ta file is tricky file, you can mess up your phone if you mess up with it. One guy did it with his Xperia S, that's why flashtool guys made it disregard that file.
LoneWanderer said:
But .587 that i have downloaded..the FTF file is 376 MB (after unzipping)..
How come thers soo much difference between .431 and .587..
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F*ck logic, ask Sony! xP
for the first timers: now in the updated flashtool, the decrypt option is inside Tools - Bundles - FILESET decrypt... I was scratching my head for a while there, cuz Advanced options was not available to me.
I've updated my phone using PC Companion and would like to create an .ftf to use with Flashtool.
Use decrypt from flashtool to the two biggest file in size in blob_fs. Then follow the instructions
BanorBhai said:
in blob_fs. Then follow the instructions
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And where is that thing?
I assume you are on windows. Go to C:/ > Program files > Sony Ericsson > Update Service > db > ****** > Blob_fs
Hey, you have the Latin America firm for sk17a?
If that's the case I'd appreciate if you upload it when you get the ftf file (I guess that's what you'd do anyways, but doesn't hurt to ask).
Thanks!
BanorBhai said:
I assume you are on windows. Go to C:/ > Program files > Sony Ericsson > Update Service > db > ****** > Blob_fs
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I'm using PC Companion. I Don't have that "Update Service" folder inside Program Files.
Also, in Sony PC Companion folder there's no blob_fs file.
tianGO said:
Hey, you have the Latin America firm for sk17a?
If that's the case I'd appreciate if you upload it when you get the ftf file (I guess that's what you'd do anyways, but doesn't hurt to ask).
Thanks!
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Nope. It's the WT19a US generic firmware (CDA 1254-1956).
You can find SK17a ftf here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693431.
It says "Generic US", but Sony's firmwares have system languages for every officialy supported language.
Doesn't matter if you download an US or brazilian firmware, you'll have the Spanish language in it.
Just be sure to download a "SK17a" firmware, not a "SK17i". Else you're going to screw the baseband of your phone.
Ftf can only be made by updating from SUS . Here is what u do now..
Download SUS.
Follow their steps.
They tell u that phone already has latest software......
Still u can reinstall the existing android version. Note thT it will wipe out everything....
Thn it begins to download
After it has downloaded... Thn u can go to above mentioned blob fs folder....
There arrange them by date in descending.... Top 3 files are the firmware files ... Take them and store them somewhere.... Thn start flashtool...advanced... Decrypt files.... Point to those three... After decryption it shows many files ... Select them all n bring them to right column.... Also fill in model,version number etc etc... Thn it asks u for fone model ...chose wt19...... And now u r done.... Look into firmware folder of flashtool ... There should be ur ftf.......
And instead of reading all above things .. There is a simple video on youtube abt backing up ur sone ericsson firmware..... Search that
Sent from my WT19i using XDA
prateek_gemini said:
Ftf can only be made by updating from SUS . Here is what u do now..
Download SUS.
Follow their steps.
They tell u that phone already has latest software......
Still u can reinstall the existing android version. Note thT it will wipe out everything....
Thn it begins to download
After it has downloaded... Thn u can go to above mentioned blob fs folder....
There arrange them by date in descending.... Top 3 files are the firmware files ... Take them and store them somewhere.... Thn start flashtool...advanced... Decrypt files.... Point to those three... After decryption it shows many files ... Select them all n bring them to right column.... Also fill in model,version number etc etc... Thn it asks u for fone model ...chose wt19...... And now u r done.... Look into firmware folder of flashtool ... There should be ur ftf.......
And instead of reading all above things .. There is a simple video on youtube abt backing up ur sone ericsson firmware..... Search that
Sent from my WT19i using XDA
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Can be made from PC Companion files also.
prateek_gemini said:
Ftf can only be made by updating from SUS . Here is what u do now..
Download SUS.
Follow their steps.
They tell u that phone already has latest software......
Still u can reinstall the existing android version. Note thT it will wipe out everything....
Thn it begins to download
After it has downloaded... Thn u can go to above mentioned blob fs folder....
There arrange them by date in descending.... Top 3 files are the firmware files ... Take them and store them somewhere.... Thn start flashtool...advanced... Decrypt files.... Point to those three... After decryption it shows many files ... Select them all n bring them to right column.... Also fill in model,version number etc etc... Thn it asks u for fone model ...chose wt19...... And now u r done.... Look into firmware folder of flashtool ... There should be ur ftf.......
And instead of reading all above things .. There is a simple video on youtube abt backing up ur sone ericsson firmware..... Search that
Sent from my WT19i using XDA
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awesome thread, been looking for it for a while!! thanks
and yes works with pc camp also i just updated to 4.0.4 via pc camp and files were there in one go without even doing repair!!
loader.sin
Can I use the previous file loader.sin (.62 loader) for decrypt new update or decrypt with new loader.sin file
tnx
aisan said:
Can I use the previous file loader.sin (.62 loader) for decrypt new update or decrypt with new loader.sin file
tnx
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what is loader.sin , i mean does it does any harm like in an updated phone u have old loader or something ?
or i guess its just used to install files like kernel via flashtools?
i am asking this cause in my flashtools>lt18i folder , the loader.sin is 26 feb 2012 modified, so is it all still ok ?!
when you make a ftf, flashtool will create a loader.sin automatically asking your model and bootloader status
ChavitoArg said:
when you make a ftf, flashtool will create a loader.sin automatically asking your model and bootloader status
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this guy: "aisan" confused me with his post...
anyways i used prateek_gemini method mentioned on first page and dragged the ftf created in flashtools folder in flashtools and just kept to flash the kernel with the loader.sin in it,,,, so is it all ok ?!
i mean one loader.sin is in flashtools>lt18 folder
and other in the ftf file i created and flashed from that only...
so all i did was correct and had nothing to do with the loader.sin file in lt18 folder ?!
i hope u get it and ease me out of this please!
BanorBhai said:
C:/ > Program files > Sony Ericsson > Update Service > db > ****** > Blob_fs
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Program Data (hidden) not Program Files
Yes, I was searching for this and from that address I started scanning my folders... On Windows 8 x64 + Sony PC Companion after a update with Xperia U, I found this being the folder:
C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
Hope It can help someone..
Creating ftf using pc companion
maybe earlier there was option to do this,now when i conect my Xperia u to update service i does not show option repair.and if i search for that folder you all mention there isnt one.actualy there is but in update service not pc companion,and f i repair with pc companion i doubt it would keep the files in update service folder...correct me if i am wrong
I did it but now do i copy all three files or just two biggest?
prateek_gemini said:
Ftf can only be made by updating from SUS . Here is what u do now..
Download SUS.
Follow their steps.
They tell u that phone already has latest software......
Still u can reinstall the existing android version. Note thT it will wipe out everything....
Thn it begins to download
After it has downloaded... Thn u can go to above mentioned blob fs folder....
There arrange them by date in descending.... Top 3 files are the firmware files ... Take them and store them somewhere.... Thn start flashtool...advanced... Decrypt files.... Point to those three... After decryption it shows many files ... Select them all n bring them to right column.... Also fill in model,version number etc etc... Thn it asks u for fone model ...chose wt19...... And now u r done.... Look into firmware folder of flashtool ... There should be ur ftf.......
And instead of reading all above things .. There is a simple video on youtube abt backing up ur sone ericsson firmware..... Search that
Sent from my WT19i using XDA
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useful instruction, i think you may make a thread for it.....
I have a problem...
I tried to update my Xperia S using Sony Pc companion...
Problem:
The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated..
Details:
Sony Update Engine failure (error 2003)
So the software already updated/downloaded and since I have limited bandwidth I would very much not like to download it again, is there anywhere where i can find this file it downloaded so I can maybe fix the problem and load it later with flashtool?
The downloaded file must be somewhere because if I try to update it again it just skip over the update part meaning it already downloaded, not to sure if this is the correct place to ask but any help would be much appreciated.
davidcmc said:
I've updated my phone using PC Companion and would like to create an .ftf to use with Flashtool.
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why? u can simply download .ftf by googleing and flash via flashtool.
if u can't give me ur device name and which version u want and i'll send u links.
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simple
Ornob Bhai, Osadharon post..
Members,help!Where can i find them stock Xperia Mini or mini pro system dump? 4.1.B.0.431 or 4.1.B.0.587...no firmware...
sandorjuraszik said:
Members,help!Where can i find them stock Xperia Mini or mini pro system dump? 4.1.B.0.431 or 4.1.B.0.587...no firmware...
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You can make your own system dump. Download .587 ftf and keep it in firmwares. Then open it with winrar and extract system.sin. Then Open flashtool and go to SIN Editor under tools (be sure that you are in advanced mode under the file menu). Then select the system.sin in firmwares and press dump data. Then under tools menu, go to extractors---> Yaffs2. Go to the firmwares folder. You will find only one file. Select that and wait until the data extraction in finished. Done!! Then go to the firmwares folder and look for a folder call "system_content". It will work for all 2011 Xperia devices.
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abcdjdj said:
You can make your own system dump. Download .587 ftf and keep it in firmwares. Then open it with winrar and extract system.sin. Then Open flashtool and go to SIN Editor under tools (be sure that you are in advanced mode under the file menu). Then select the system.sin in firmwares and press dump data. Then under tools menu, go to extractors---> Yaffs2. Go to the firmwares folder. You will find only one file. Select that and wait until the data extraction in finished. Done!! Then go to the firmwares folder and look for a folder call "system_content". It will work for all 2011 Xperia devices.
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DONE! but what im doing this file???
sandorjuraszik said:
DONE! but what im doing this file???
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There are some programs like "Linux Reader for Windows" or "Yaffey". With such programs you can open it
mihahn said:
There are some programs like "Linux Reader for Windows" or "Yaffey". With such programs you can open it
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ok) it work thanks bro! :victory:
sandorjuraszik said:
ok) it work thanks bro! :victory:
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You can extract a yaffs2 file using flashtool itself. Go to tools---->Extractors----->Yaffs2. Choose the yaffs2 file and begin the dumping process. You will get a folder called "system_content" which is the entire system folder of the stock rom. I have confirmed that this works.
Hello everyone. I have gone through some guides relating to ftf to zip conversion.. They helped me a lot when I needed to tweak Stock ROM for my Neo L.. Thanks to all of them.. The process of this is quite lengthy for those who do not have Sony Xperia phones.. For the people with Sony Xperia phones, we have a flashtool which makes this process easier... I will be covering about extracting system.sin file and extracting it using the flashtool....
For this you need Flashtool. Go to http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1363896068000.. Under 'Installation' tab, download the latest version of flashtool.. Install it to root of any drive so that it can be easily accessed... Now let us get to work...
NOTE: 1. This guide is only for SONY XPERIA phones which are supported by the flashtool provided in the above link...
2. DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE WHILE DOING THIS METHOD....
A. Extracting system.sin from ftf file (ftf file is a stock firmware file.. Download the required fif file from xda)
1. Go to the folder where you installed flashtool.. In that there will be 'firmwares' folder.. Place your ftf file in it..
2. Now open the flashtool and click on the lightning button..
3. When you click on the lightning button, it will show flashmode and fastboot options. Select flashmode..
4. The ftf file which you placed in the 'firmwares' folder will now appear.. Select it.. Don't do any changes, just press OK..
5. Flashtool will prepare files for flashing and displays a dialogue box asking you to connect your phone..
6 Do not connect your phone.. Just leave that dialogue box like that.. DO NOT CLOSE IT..
7. Now go to the 'firmwares' folder.. A new folder with the name 'prepared' will appear..
8. Open it and your system.sin file will be present.. Copy it and paste it somewhere else..
B. Extracting the system folder from system.sin
1. Close the dialogue box which asks you to connect your phone.. Flashing will be cancelled..
2. Go to 'Tools' menu and select 'SIN editor'..
3. Browse to the system.sin file and select dump data.. You will get two files with 'yaffs2' extension.. Neglect the smaller one..
4.. Go to 'Tools' menu and select 'Extractors'.. Under this select 'yaffs2'..
5. Browse to the system.yaffs2 file and select OK.. That's it... You have the system folder with you.. customize whatever you want and combine with the META-INF folder and zip it...
Hit thanks if it helped you... Any suggestions or questions are welcome...