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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) On Device write the model [ex. Xperia X10 Mini Pro(U20i)], on Version write the firmware version and/or the Android version [ex. 2.1.1.A.0.6 (Eclair_2.1)], on Branding write the region and your name if you wish [ex. Greek (by Leajian)].
13) Click OK
14) On Device Selection choose the device it is for (ex. U20i)
15) Wait very patiently...
16) When it finishes the .ftf file is located on C:\Flashtool\firmwares
17) SHARE IT ON XDA!!!
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Why do I have to SEUS my phone first ? I don't see its use on the further steps..
StardustGeass said:
Why do I have to SEUS my phone first ? I don't see its use on the further steps..
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Seus downloads the firmware file to a folder on the pc as it flashes the phone. U use this file to create an ftf file in flashtool so you dont have to bother with Seus when u need it.
Multiple files
I have multiple large files in my folder, so which one should I choose?
NiklausMikaelson said:
I have multiple large files in my folder, so which one should I choose?
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If you're in the right folder (It might also be C:\ProgramData|Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fx), the two biggest files should be around 12000 kb and 104000 kb big, and their name should start with FILE_ (after the underscore a bunch of numbers). those should be the ones you use.
FILE_278994861 - 209,828KB
FILE_278574274 - 163,555KB
FILE_278574274 - 158,145KB
FILE_276191630 - 26,121KB
FILE_276191605 - 16,428KB
FILE_278990579 - 15,623KB
FILE_278524644 - 15,403KB
And others are below 1MB. So you can see that it's not possible to choose correctly my firmware (I might end up creating a Hybrid. )
Is there any possibility to decrypt those files so I can see my firmware?
Maybe I have so many these large files because I updated Xperia Mini too. (I have Xperia Neo). But I need my regional firmware that's in that folder because I upgraded to ICS, then downgraded to GB (regional) but I don't like bloatwares there, so reinstalling SEUS is not an option.
delete everything and let seus download the firmware for the device you want.
choose repair or something, it will download the firmware just abort when it wants to flash, you should have no trouble then
I told you that is not an option, because my original firmware is somewhere in those files, and since I flashed 2.3.4 global firmware, it will download it again (not the regional that I need and want).
Look at the creation dates for those files then,
Every one of the really big ones will be paired with a smaller one.
My guess is the biggest one contains all the bloatware, so discard that one.
If you can roughly remember when you updated that Mini, you can discard the files from around that date too.
If you can't remember, just create two bundles, and see which one works on your phone
(You can do a repair in SEUS without attaching your phone to the computer, you just select your phone-model. SEUS will be unaware what firmware you are running currently, and just select the latest firmware available for your phone)
(Additionally, if you hate the bloatware, you can delete it manually using a file-exporer with root-access on your phone)
leajian said:
1) Get this (SEUS) : http://www.x-drivers.com/catalog/flash/mobile_phones/companies/sony_ericsson/models/seus/7572.html
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I've downloaded SEUS from the link but get an error. Any suggestions? Thanks!
SE Update Service
Get it from the follwing address ( oberve the letter case ) to obtain the latest WORKING file, 2.11.12.5 Enjoy!
softpedia.com/get/Mobile-Phone-Tools/Sony-Ericsson/Update-Service.shtml
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gualm2 said:
I've downloaded SEUS from the link but get an error. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Get it from the follwing address ( oberve the letter case ) to obtain the latest WORKING file, 2.11.12.5 Enjoy!
softpedia.com/get/Mobile-Phone-Tools/Sony-Ericsson/Update-Service.shtml
gualm2 said:
I've downloaded SEUS from the link but get an error. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Why does no-one provide the proper link? get it from Sony itself:
Direct Download
My flashtool does not see 2 files in folder
opanak said:
My flashtool does not see 2 files in folder
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I guess you're stuck between step 4 and step 8 somewhere?
ok, thanks, i didn't realized it see files after loading folder, not just when opened
Hi,
I have followed the procedure and got the .TFT file in the mentioned folder. The size of the .ftf file is around 220mb. Is this OK? I am not sure whether the output file size should be this large? Can anyone tell me the output .ftf file size.
Thanks in advance.
It depends of phone and FW version. For my ST18i it is about 265 MB on 2.3.4 and 370 MB on ICS.
Ok...Thanks !!
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I updated my X10 MP from SEUS and I used the two largest files to get the .ftf output file. Can anyone please tell me that flashing this output .ftf firmware via flashtool on my X10 Mini Pro will give me stock android 2.1 official every time? What if my boot loader is unlocked and I am on a custom rom and kernel. I fear I may brick my phone. Please give some suggestion...!!
Thanks in advance.
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Ok...Thanks !!
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I updated my X10 MP from SEUS and I used the two largest files to get the .ftf output file. Can anyone please tell me that flashing this output .ftf firmware via flashtool on my X10 Mini Pro will give me stock android 2.1 official every time? What if my boot loader is unlocked and I am on a custom rom and kernel. I fear I may brick my phone. Please give some suggestion...!!
Thanks in advance.
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If you've done everything right, you've got the kernel and rom that is the official se firmware, any custom kernel will be replaced by the stock one and any custom rom will be replaced by the stock 2.1. If your bootloader is unlocked or not doesn't matter much because the loader is flashed together with the kernel.
Just make sure that if your bootloader is already unlocked, you select Unlocked bootloader when flashtool asks for it in making the ftf-file. If you select Locked bootloader and flash it on an unlocked bootloader it may give unpredictable results when you try to flash another kernel, or try to restore the bootloader. On the other hand: If your phone's bootloader is locked, and you have chosen to include an unlocked loader in your ftf-file, the flash will fail.
Best way is to include the unlocked loader and flash the firmware with flashtool when your phone's bootloader is actually unlocked. That will give you the exact same result as updating using SEUS or PC Companion. If you want to relock the bootloader do it using S1Tool.
It's the only tricky thing about it, but neither will brick your phone
I've actually used this to make three backups.
One for firmware to flash on a locked bootloader, which has come in handy for some people in here (My phone is the E10i, and i've helped some people get back on stock firmware when they've accidentally relocked their bootloader on a custom kernel)
One for firmware to flash on an unlocked bootloader (for personal use)
And one that includes only the kernel and the loader (If i've tested a custom rom and kernel, I restore my stock ROM from CWM and then flash back the stock kernel, that way i've got all my settings, root, cwm, data and apps that i use regularly and i'm back to normal in about 5 minutes)
Hello....i'm new to my xperia s, i've managed to unlock the bootloader, and im rooted and have recovery using doomkernel. I don't fully understand about FTF files. I cannot find much info about them. I'm currently on 67 but i see firmware numbers 73 and 76 from different countries. Whats the difference? If i flash one of these firmwares, can i get back to 67? Are these firmwares country specific, or are they suitable for everyone worldwide? I noticed some ROMS require use of different firmwares, thus i'm still on stock till i fully understand. I've seen flashtool about, so i imagine this is for flashing firmwares? After flashing a firmware, do i have to flash a pre rooted system image, or do i just flash a new ROM? How would i get back to stock....is there an RUU or SBF etc... Any advice would be appreciated. Many Thanks.
1. Use the search function and google
2. .ftf = FLASH TOOL FILE
3. You can flash any generic you like, people generally recommend Netherlands(NL) or Singapore(SG). You can flash back to 67 at any point to get updates as normal.
4. With bootloader unlocked you can also flash prerooted images/roms(dont bother with these till ICS).
Official stock roms are packed in FTF format files so it can be flashed by flashtools.
You can flash any firmware even for different regions,each one has different apps preinstalled.
Preroot img files are for rooting your phone.
Doom kernels has root and recovery inside.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526866
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In my region (PK) ICS is still not released and don't know how long it will take so I am thinking to get a stock ICS rom and manually flash it so any links, docs, suggestion will be appreciated.
Hey man,
First, download the following files :
1) 6.1.1.B.1.54 FTF
2) Flashtool
Then, after installing Flashtool, copy the FTF to the firmware folder inside Flashtool install directory
After that, run Flashtool and select the Flash button (Select Flashmode)
Select the firmware, and you can select the options on right side. If you've got a ST25a,then tick the "Ignore Baseband" option because that firmware is for ST25i.
Then, it will say Connect Phone. Turn off your phone & wait 5 - 10 s.
Then, holding down the VOLUME DOWN (not Back Key) Key, connect the USB cable and wait for it to flash
Then, just wait for the Flashtool to finish its job
Thanks Min3r I will try it, seems straight forward to me, just to confirm that it do not require boot loader unlocking and rooting as it is an official firmware!
Nope Bootloader unlocking is required only for flashing non-stock Kernels. So, Custom ROMs,Rooting and alot more are possible provided its based on a stock kernel
Thanks. Let me try it now.
How can I revert back to 2.3.7 if I face issues with ICS?
Just get the GB ftf and flash it using Flashtool. Simple as that. But I doubt you'd face any cause everyone here's been using it fine
Thanks, do you have any link for stock GB same as you refered me for ICS?
My only concern is broken tethering which I am not using so far
Apparently its an issue with .54 roms.. I think it works fine in .10 though
Try this out for GB GB India
Yep seems like it works in .10 but do you know what advantages .54 has over .10?
Thanks for GB link but its .184, is there .188 ftf available?
Check this thread out : B.1.54 All details available there
and .188, try searching this forum.. It would be here somewhere dude..
I'm trying to flash the ICS ftf file, but I always get the missing drivers error.
I installed the drivers with the flashtool-drivers app (flashtool, fastboot and XP Sola/U/P drivers).
What can I do ? Please help, I'm tired of GB.
// looks like restarting the computer solved the problem. It's flashing as I type.
Well, reading some post on "Play's forums" : This one! .
i found a way to unlock my LWW, which is "Unlock Bootloader Allowed: NO"...
Well, it's unlocked, but it lacks fastboot. I'm sure about that, 'cause yesterday i updated my phone over FOTA :cyclops:
, and i had for a couple minutes a dead phone! ... i fixed it with a FOTA Fix file over flashtool, and when i flash it, Flashtool, tells me it's unlocked
But, the only way to flash a Kernel, is converting the ".img" file of any kernel for LWW into a ".ftf" container, for FlashTool, The guide's guy left some instructions for converting R800's (This Post) img kernels into ftf kernels, but i can't fifgure out hot to make it for my loved LWW, i need some basic stuff like Ramdisk, partitions ...
Maybe if some DEV or anybody else, can make it, well we'll can change our kernels in FastBoot lacked phones... I offer my phone as "Testing Phone" ... :fingers-crossed:
Can't be done. YET
Coz an ftf kernel has to be signed by sony or else cynogen would have been available for locked bootloader.
Regards
N
her3814 said:
Well, reading some post on "Play's forums" : This one! .
i found a way to unlock my LWW, which is "Unlock Bootloader Allowed: NO"...
Well, it's unlocked, but it lacks fastboot. I'm sure about that, 'cause yesterday i updated my phone over FOTA :cyclops:
, and i had for a couple minutes a dead phone! ... i fixed it with a FOTA Fix file over flashtool, and when i flash it, Flashtool, tells me it's unlocked
But, the only way to flash a Kernel, is converting the ".img" file of any kernel for LWW into a ".ftf" container, for FlashTool, The guide's guy left some instructions for converting R800's (This Post) img kernels into ftf kernels, but i can't fifgure out hot to make it for my loved LWW, i need some basic stuff like Ramdisk, partitions ...
Maybe if some DEV or anybody else, can make it, well we'll can change our kernels in FastBoot lacked phones... I offer my phone as "Testing Phone" ... :fingers-crossed:
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What do you mean by "it lacks bootloader"?. The main reason to unlock bootloader is to make custom kernel flashing via fastboot possible.
Bump. Any solution to this?
Hello friends
I need to find important information about the Xperia Z2 D6502!
D6502 not support LTE! But other models are support.
1--Does LTE support software or hardware?
2--D6503 ROMS (23.0.1.A.3.9,France - Orange - etc. OR 23.0.1.A.0.167,Canada/USA,France,Germany etc. ) upload to D6502??? Is this happens?
3--And does LTE work?
OR
LTE support is not work. Let's say D6503 is working ROMs on D6502.
4--An advantage or good changes on d6502???If everything would be the same?
LAST
5--When installing this ROM on FlashTool,Is there a possibility of deleting IMEI?
6--And OTA update income ?
7--Can we, when we want to install the original version d6502 (To avoid problems with warranty service)
Very Thanks. English'm less. gtranslate
backup your original rom and after that try to flash d6503 roms to your d6502. I think the rom should work but 4g will not work. and this can't change the imei. I think that the only difference is the 4g. I have a d6503 so I can't try it but good luck
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backup your original rom and after that try to flash d6503 roms to your d6502. I think the rom should work but 4g will not work. and this can't change the imei. I think that the only difference is the 4g. I have a d6503 so I can't try it but good luck
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thanks. for rom backup
ı dont have root! Can I do any other way? or back up my data and download the d6502 mena ftf.flashing and upload data?
For rooting you need to downgrade to 4.4.2 and than root using toolkit, than you can backup your TA partition just in case you want to unlock your bootloader later and lose your DRM keys. D6503 ROM can be flash in D6502 but the network functions like calling and texting wont work, you need to flash D6502 modem for that, most of the ROMs will already have that as a separate flashable ZIP, search in the respective ROM thread. After flashing the ROM you might get update notification but you wont be able to install them as many of the system files will be modified so for getting official update you will need to flash back stock FTF with flashtool which will remove all your data, and if you had unlocked you bootloader you will have restore you DRM keys also after flashing stock ftf. for backing up data without root try helium app. works for me.
kunaltyagii said:
For rooting you need to downgrade to 4.4.2 and than root using toolkit, than you can backup your TA partition just in case you want to unlock your bootloader later and lose your DRM keys. D6503 ROM can be flash in D6502 but the network functions like calling and texting wont work, you need to flash D6502 modem for that, most of the ROMs will already have that as a separate flashable ZIP, search in the respective ROM thread. After flashing the ROM you might get update notification but you wont be able to install them as many of the system files will be modified so for getting official update you will need to flash back stock FTF with flashtool which will remove all your data, and if you had unlocked you bootloader you will have restore you DRM keys also after flashing stock ftf. for backing up data without root try helium app. works for me.
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thanks;
I back up my personal data, enough for me.I'll upload the stock rom in this forum (d6503,6502 etc.) with FlashTool.Is it any problem (bootloader,imei vs..)
sbpro said:
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I back up my personal data, enough for me.I'll upload the stock rom in this forum (d6503,6502 etc.) with FlashTool.Is it any problem (bootloader,imei vs..)
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No, no prblm, just follow the method given in the forum thread, flash only the ftf for your model and not any other, bootloader wont be affected by flashtool until you intentionally unlock it.
kunaltyagii said:
No, no prblm, just follow the method given in the forum thread, flash only the ftf for your model and not any other, bootloader wont be affected by flashtool until you intentionally unlock it.
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very thanks. this roms and more on the flashtool program servers and downloadable. they also stock and original?
sbpro said:
very thanks. this roms and more on the flashtool program servers and downloadable. they also stock and original?
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Depends on what ROM you want to flash, there are different ones available in the forum, some AOSP or CM based which will require unlocked BL, or stock bases, like existenz or Moonwalker which are stock based and dont require unlocked BL. but i would suggest you hold on for now as there are some news about Lollipop being release in next few weeks and you will need to flash stock ROM again for updating to Lollipop. or you can later wait for someone to make a lollipop ROM later and get done with the rooting process now itself. also to download ftfs i would suggest use xperifirm and create the ftf using flashtool, you might not find your specific regions ftf through flashtool, but i'm not entirely sure about that, you can try either.
Also please press thanks button if i helped
sbpro said:
thanks. for rom backup
ı dont have root! Can I do any other way? or back up my data and download the d6502 mena ftf.flashing and upload data?
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first backup your data (you know how to do it?) and then backup your rom with this method:
3. how to backup your original firmware customization
a) if you do not want to lose warranty of your phone, first thing you have to do is to backup your original customization
b) download Sony PC Companion and connect your phone
c) select update your phone in Sony PC Companion
d) application will prompt you to disconnect your phone before starting downloading firmware, just make it (remember - dont disconnect your phone when update just start...)
e) after finish downloading firmware cancel the update
F) after that, go to C:\ProgramData\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db\some number\blob_fs, there you find 3 (maybe 4) files, which names start FILE
g) download and install latest Flashtool
h) paste the three files, which names start FILE, from blob_fs folder to folder „Firmware“ included in the XPERIA Flashtool
i) open the Flashtool, click on Tools, then click on Bundles, choose decrypt files and put all three files from blob_fs folder to the right columm
j) click ok and after approx. one minute a pop up Window will appear via Flashtool
k) mark all files except simlock.ta and transfer them to the right column, than fill in a box in the right upper corner (fill in what you want, it is just for you)
l) now click ok and Flashtool will create backup of your original firmware customization, that you can anytime flash to your phone
(I copied this from a website)