This is a quick how to guide to go back to the belovid .42 firmware for xperia play and im sure other android phone if you a nooby.
1 - download the 2.3.2 stock which is posted on several threads on this site.
2 - unzip the 2.3.2 into flashtool folder ( firmware ) ( should see a tft file )
3 - open flash tool ( remember turn on debugging and allow unknown sources )
4 - click the flash icon on the top left and hit flashmode.
5 - select the 2.3.2 firmware and click ok and follow simple steps.
6 - now your on a 2.3.2 connect phone so you sony software can detect it ( should say update avalible )
7 - allow the update ( should take little more then 5 - 10 mins )
now your complete back on .42 firmware if you wish to have more space re-open flash tool and root phone, one restarted look for titanium back up from android market and remove all files in which you dont wish to have or use.
Enjoy your now back to stock phone : )
Surely this should go in the devices forum not here as its not the same for other devices
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I ve bought my new s2i9100g in dubai then i found that my phone was made in france by typing *#1234# then i came to india ...here i updated my phone (on air ) by settings on my phone . . . then my version is changed from gingerbird to ics...then i found that my ram is reduced from
0.97gb to 638mb... Now my phone getting slow .
.wat i want to do . . My phone is not rooted !!!
Give me a solution pls
Reduction of ram is normal for ICS in S2G
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Can i boot it... I want to go previous version...how can do pls guide to reset my phone
www.sammobile.com
Download gingerbread firmware from here and flash it via Odin..
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http://androidadvices.com/update-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100g-official-xwkj2-gingerbread-236-firmware/3/
You can refer to this just instead of the given firmware link you have to download a firmware of your country..
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Hm. First of all, booting simply means restarting your phone. Reduction of RAM is normal when you update to ICS 4.0 as more memory is required for the system functions which you are not allowed to access.
You can overclock your processor if speed is what you are looking for (but this would require rooting and stuff)
Or if you are adamant on switching back to an older version (which will give you more ram) you can switch back to Gingerbread 2.3.6 which is the version that was in use before ICS 4.0.
Google for Gingerbread 2.3.6 for your phone, or you can check out this link if you like.
Simple process really. The site will ask you to download a file which will contain the gingerbread .tar extension file and odin. Odin is a software through which you can install firmware updates.
So first completely turn off your phone (wait for the vibrate at the end as a confirmation that its completely off)
Next boot your phone into Download Mode. (Press Volume down + the home button/center buttom + power button and hold all 3 for 3 seconds)
Once you are in download mode, open up odin on your computer and connect your phone to you computer via the USB cable. A box on the middle left of odin should turn yellow (if not, the drivers for your mobile are not properly installed on your computer)
Next, click on the PDA button and search for the .tar extension file you downloaded and select it.
Then just hit start.
P.S - Dont tick or untick any boxes in Odin. Leave the default ticked boxes as they are and just hit start.
Once its done, congratulations, your back to 2.3.6 Gingerbread.
I did install Bin4ry's root for my xperia u yesterday. after the install my phone has began to not charge. and wifi is not working. i tried to unroot it. connect phone to pc and unroot. it said unrooted. but problems are not solved. İ cant open my phone now. What can i do ? when i tried to charge it. it looks between %0 - %10 but not charging... and closing the phone again..
ufukadiguzel said:
I did install Bin4ry's root for my xperia u yesterday. after the install my phone has began to not charge. and wifi is not working. i tried to unroot it. connect phone to pc and unroot. it said unrooted. but problems are not solved. İ cant open my phone now. What can i do ? when i tried to charge it. it looks between %0 - %10 but not charging... and closing the phone again..
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I think that installing stock ROM the problem will be solved. You know how to do that?
DaRk-L0rD said:
I think that installing stock ROM the problem will be solved. You know how to do that?
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no i dont :S can u tell me how can i do that ?
someone said ''Flash stock ftf using flashtool''. but i dont know how to do that.. and is this method safe ? someone in forum says ''my xperia bricked.. '' if i do this method, Is my xperia can get bricked too ?
prerequisites 1.
latest flashtool
https://hotfile.com/dl/179504132/bc8dd41/flashtool-0.9.9.0-
windows.exe.html
2. Xperia u ics ftf
http://d-h.st/u0k
3. windows pc or laptop ( I use win
8 ) in xp u may need to have pc companion
and other phone drivers installed 4. patience
nd a working brain download both the things
1. after downloading of flashtool install it in c
drive of ur pc 2. the zip file of firmware is in
zip format extract it using winrar or winzip at
a known location u will see that u now have a
ftf file worth 620mb approx 3. copy that file
and and paste it in c\flashtool\ firmwares
( delete everything rest from that firmware
folder... it should have only ur pasted ftf file)
4. go to c/flashtool/drivers and install drivers
for xperia u 5. now here comes the main part
switch off ur phone and let it b disconnected
from pc 6. click on flashtool click on thunder
icon click on flashmode select The ftf file ( it
will show vodafone name bt dun worry it is
unlocked) click on exclude TA ( if it is present)
and click on NO FINAL VERIFICATION ( always
present) 7. click on start/flash flashtool will
show preparing files flashtool will now ask u to
connect ur phone 8. keep the phone off press
the volume down button ( keep it pressed, dun
leave it) and connect it to the usb 9. u will see
green led bar on ur xperia u when it is
connected to usb and process of flashing will
start once start u can leave the volume down
button 10. let it complete to 100% flashtool
will now show " please disconnect and start ur
device " just disconnect it and start
i have bought my phone a month ago.. does it void warranty ?
and it is stock ftf right ? i mean, it is gonna be like the first time that i take the phone on my hand
and some was saying exclude baseband for st25i.. my phone is st25i... should i do that too ? and when i am done with it, will my phone model seem st25a ? if you can answer this questions, i would be grateful thanks a lot already
Link i gave u
U dun need to exclude baseband as it is for st25i
Warranty remains ( not sure )
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does its model seem st25a ?
It says st25i
I m using it
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i live in turkey my versiyonu is 6.1.1.b.10 can i find this? it shoul be for turkey. if you have, can you upload it. if you dort have, where can i get it?
by the way i flashed my phone it works fine except language and time. so i need 6.1,1.b.10 for turkey
hi guys, I am a new user from Italy.
I would like to download and reistall the original firmware (android 2.3.3) on my xperia x10i.
I am sorry but I am not an expert, thus I need a guide to follow step by step (idiot proof ).
Again I am sorry if this thread already exists somewhere but I am not able to find it or to understand that it could be useful for me.
Many thanks
enzmni said:
hi guys, I am a new user from Italy.
I would like to download and reistall the original firmware (android 2.3.3) on my xperia x10i.
I am sorry but I am not an expert, thus I need a guide to follow step by step (idiot proof ).
Again I am sorry if this thread already exists somewhere but I am not able to find it or to understand that it could be useful for me.
Many thanks
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-Download frameware 2,3,3 (it's in ftf extension,if not so rename it!)
-Download flash tools pc app (Linux, windows) then install
-Put frimware.ftf to frimware folder of flashtools(it installs by default at drive c:/flashtools)
-turn off your phone
-run flashtools then press lightning button, & choose flash-mode
-select the frimware & press next
-you'll be asked to attaching your phone ,so hold back button then pull USB cable in the phone
-flashtools will do the rest of flashing automatically
Then you can turn it on
#drivers should be installed
#wrong frimware = hard brick
(If this is hard you can use pcc to repair & update your phone to the lates frimware)
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enzmni said:
hi guys, I am a new user from Italy.
I would like to download and reistall the original firmware (android 2.3.3) on my xperia x10i.
I am sorry but I am not an expert, thus I need a guide to follow step by step (idiot proof ).
Again I am sorry if this thread already exists somewhere but I am not able to find it or to understand that it could be useful for me.
Many thanks
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In pc companion when you'll connect your phone it will check for updates and if not available(which probably won't be if you use gb based rom) click repair and then you can follow instructions on pc companion
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download generic firmware here : forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28235376&postcount=2 choose your region then use flashtool, guide here : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
enzmni said:
hi guys, I am a new user from Italy.
I would like to download and reistall the original firmware (android 2.3.3) on my xperia x10i.
I am sorry but I am not an expert, thus I need a guide to follow step by step (idiot proof ).
Again I am sorry if this thread already exists somewhere but I am not able to find it or to understand that it could be useful for me.
Many thanks
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Hi and welcome to xda!
If you wish to revert back to the stock GB firmware this is the easiest way if you to do so:
1. Turn your device off. If you for some reason can't turn your phone off properly then pull the battery out and wait 10 seconds.
2. If you took your battery out then put it back in. Do not turn your phone on and open SEUS (Sony PC Companion) on your PC (you can download it from the Sony website or simply google it).
3. Click on Support Zone > Phone / Tablet Software Update > repair my phone / tablet > follow instructions and connect the phone in flashmode when asked for (it will tell you how to do that).
4. Wait till SEUS does it thing and tells you that everything is successfully done. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE PHONE FROM YOUR PC WHILE MAKING A SOFTWARE REPAIR!
5. You should be able to use your phone with the stock GB ROM installed.
If your XZU freezes / restarts while booting, it's probably soft-bricked (in fact it's almost impossible to hard-brick it). Use this guide for a clean restore:
- internal data will be wiped
- no root required
- no unlocked bootloader required
- Windows is required
Download Flashtool: link to krabappel2548's post
Install Flashtool
Install drivers using the Flashtool-drivers.exe which is located inside the "driver"-folder of the installation path of Flashtool. Include the flashmode, the fastboot and the XZU drivers.
Download or build a full stocked FTF firmware file fitting your model. Choose Method A (fast) or B (recommended):
Method A (fast): Download a complete FTF-file from the XDA forum (for example link for C6833 or link for C6802 or search the forum for a up to date firmware fitting your model). Move the FTF-file to the "firmwares"-folder of the installation path of Flashtool.
- or -
Method B (recommended): Build your own .FTF file with the newest official stocked firmware:
Install Sony PC Companion: link
Do not connect your smartphone to your pc. Start Sony PC Companion, choose "Support Zone", start the software update. Click on repair and accept everything on the following dialogues. Sony PC Companion will start downloadng the newest firmware.
When the download is finished, exit Sony PC Companion. Use the search function of windows to locate a folder named "blob_fs". This is the place where Sony PC Companion dumped the downloaded firmware. You need 4 files named "FILE_XXXXXXXXX", which have different numbers and no filename extension. There are two small files < 1 mb, one medium sized (circa 20 mb) and one big file ( > 700 mb). Ignore the ICON_ files.
Start flashtool.
Choose Tools > SEUS Decrypt. Choose the "blob_fs" folder as source. Convert the 4 files. Wait until the Bundler dialogue pops up. Content everything you just decrypted and fill in the three fields (Device, Branding and Version). Click on "Create". Wait until it's finished. You will find your fresh FTF file in the "firmwares"-folder of the installation path of Flashtool. Leave the file where it is.
Now it's time to flash the FTF on your XZU. Start flashtool if you haven't yet.
Turn off your XZU and wait at least 5 seconds. If you cannot turn off your XZU, hold the power- and volume-up-button at the same time for 3 seconds. Your XZU will vibrate briefly and poweroff. Or push the button inside the Micro SIM card slot: link to Kiwi Tech video. If you choose the last method, don't forget to leave a youtube comment on Kiwi Tech's video declaring war on his overlong intro
Plug in a fitting USB cabel to a USB 2.0 port of your PC. Do not use a USB 3.0 port. Enter Flashmode: Hold down the volume-down-button and connect your XZU to the prepared USB cabel. You can release the button when the LED lights up.
Flashtool will notice your XZU in flashmode (check log). If not, reinstall the drivers using Flashtool-drivers.exe. Inside flashtool, click on the lighting symbol. Choose Flashmode.
Choose a full FTF firmware & click on "Flash". Wait until it's finished.
Your XZU is now unbricked. Have fun
I got my Z1 Ultra today, unlocked bootloader and tried to get root following "[HOW-TO] ROOT 14.1.B.2.257 and poosibly newer Sony Roms"
I screwed it up and the phone boot looped. I now realize flashtool was at fault refusing flashing stuff. I reinstalled it lots and then installed it one more time with version .12
I tried flashing and now it finally flashes the newest firmware!
I guess my phone will be okey now .
--
Yep, phone works.
Thanks for this thread.
If I go with method B how I know that it will download the latest firmware for XZU not for any other sony phone.
moom999 said:
If I go with method B how I know that it will download the latest firmware for XZU not for any other sony phone.
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After decrypting you will get a elabel .sin-file, which includes information about the firmware version (for example "elabel-C6833-row_201310161732.1_14.1.B.2.257_XXX"). During the repairing process of the Sony Pc Companion a screen will pop up and asks you to choose your smartphone modell. But at that point your download is already finished, which is quiet confusing too me. For me it worked perfectly and the built FTF file got the estimated file size (circa 780 mb). Maybe someone can test method B to the point where you decrypt the files and tell me if he got the fitting elabel.sin?
heartless vegan said:
After decrypting you will get a elabel .sin-file, which includes information about the firmware version (for example "elabel-C6833-row_201310161732.1_14.1.B.2.257_XXX"). During the repairing process of the Sony Pc Companion a screen will pop up and asks you to choose your smartphone modell. But at that point your download is already finished, which is quiet confusing too me. For me it worked perfectly and the built FTF file got the estimated file size (circa 780 mb). Maybe someone can test method B to the point where you decrypt the files and tell me if he got the fitting elabel.sin?
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So I will know which after it finish downloading. I can’t make it download to exact phone I need FTF.
Thanks for all your help
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This saved my marriage
I've had a little nightmare and spent a whole day trying to get this ancient Xperia X10 Mini Pro (U20i) to the stock software, so I thought I would share with you how to do it in case anyone needs to do the same. (In my case I did this to get £100 cashback trading in the U20i for a new phone -- with according to T&C could not have modified software)
So what you need is:
- A copy of the U20i firmware, this comes on an FTF bundle to flash with Flashtool - Get these from here (Live June 2019): https://www.mediafire.com/folder/m07tam9mit6jj/X10_Mini_Pro_(U20)
- An old version of FlashTool (as the latest does not work with the U20i and other older phones), this link has the flashtool-0.9.0.0 for windows: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B8HYFIy2LVm5OUVxczI0WEdIbjg&export=download
The process is pretty simple:
1 - Install FlashTool 0.9.0.0 in Windows
2 - Once installed go to the drivers folder and install the drivers for U20i/your phone + flashmode & fastboot
3 - Place the FTF file downloaded from above in the 'firmwares' folder.
4 - Press the first icon (lighting icon) and connect using 'Flashmode', the program will tell you how and what to press.
5 - Select the U20i stock software (that you downloaded and put in the folder as per step 3) from the list
6 - Press flash and cross ya fingers!
NOTE: THIS SOFTWARE IS ONLY VALID FOR U20i BASEBAND M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015
If you flash it to any other phone/baseband you will brick it. However, use these instructions to fetch your own software for other models. GL with that as most links seem broken!
jim.cat said:
I've had a little nightmare and spent a whole day trying to get this ancient Xperia X10 Mini Pro (U20i) to the stock software, so I thought I would share with you how to do it in case anyone needs to do the same. (In my case I did this to get £100 cashback trading in the U20i for a new phone -- with according to T&C could not have modified software)
The process is pretty simple:
1 - Install FlashTool 0.9.0.0 in Windows
2 - Once installed go to the drivers folder and install the drivers for U20i/your phone + flashmode & fastboot
3 - Place the FTF file downloaded from above in the 'firmwares' folder.
4 - Press the first icon (lighting icon) and connect using 'Flashmode', the program will tell you how and what to press.
5 - Select the U20i stock software (that you downloaded and put in the folder as per step 3) from the list
6 - Press flash and cross ya fingers!
NOTE: THIS SOFTWARE IS ONLY VALID FOR U20i BASEBAND M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015
If you flash it to any other phone/baseband you will brick it. However, use these instructions to fetch your own software for other models. GL with that as most links seem broken!
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Found an old Xperia mini in the trash and the phone seems to be soft bricked, stuck in sony ericsson bootloop, tried everything i could think of. Found a .FTF file for it and tried flashing it with flashtool, flashtool says its flashing but nothing happens. Also tried all versions of xperia/sony ericsson PC companion for a normal software repair, but nothing seems to support this phone anymore. I could of course buy a working version of this phone for about 2-3 bucks on ebay but where's the fun in that? I've been playing around with android phones a lot in the past but I cant figure out how to proceed with this one.
I followed your guide, but flashtool (v0.9 something) doensnt find the .ftf file in flashmode, I can only install via .img, .sin and something else in fastboot mode. Flashtool recognizes the phone correctly both in flashmode and fastboot mode but doesnt seem to do anything.
Any pro tips on how to proceed? Thanks