[Q] FLashing stock ftf fw will lose current data? - Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Trying to update to 23.4.A.0.546 from 23.1.A.1.28,
Am I gonna have my /data overwrite? (All included (/userdata.sin) ftf FW).
OTA goes wrong on my D6503 when I finish downloading OTA update file, says "could not verify".

jkyoho said:
Trying to update to 23.4.A.0.546 from 23.1.A.1.28,
Am I gonna have my /data overwrite? (All included (/userdata.sin) ftf FW).
OTA goes wrong on my D6503 when I finish downloading OTA update file, says "could not verify".
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Not necessarily, when flashing the .546 FTF remove the three ticks under the Wipe Box in Flash tool. All your data should be saved after flashing.
I would suggest a clean wipe though, when moving to a new version. Just my opinion

jkyoho said:
Trying to update to 23.4.A.0.546 from 23.1.A.1.28,
Am I gonna have my /data overwrite? (All included (/userdata.sin) ftf FW).
OTA goes wrong on my D6503 when I finish downloading OTA update file, says "could not verify".
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Yes, I also repeatedly failed the final check verification when trying to update via OTA my rooted 5.0.2 Z2 with Nuts dual recovery, but I was able to update to 5.1.1 using Sony PC Companion. Word of caution, however, this will remove root and custom recovery, and there is no root exploit yet for 5.1.1 on our Xperia phones. Therefore, I would suggest you download a pre-rooted 5.1.1 rom flashable .zip file and flash it in your current recovery to get updated; backup your current ROM before attempting. There are multiple versions for different regions and countries to choose from.

Thanks guys. I am newbie for Sony. I success flash back to 4.4 and upgrade to6.11 from pre-rooted ROM. FYI, the king root does no work on 5.0.2/5.1.1 for my D6503.

@wicozani @jkyoho
Try these methods :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62149197
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61940178
If I helped, leave a thanks! ?

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Update FW .69 to .314

my xperia Z2 D6503, has build number 17.1.A.2.69, unlocked bootloader, and rooted
im planning to update it to .314, how can i do this? is it ok to update (.314) at sony pc companion? i know my root will be lost, so i should re-root again, no problem for me. but updating in pc companion with my rooted .69, should there be no problems at all?
i have a backed up rom (.69) with nut dual recovery, if any problems can i boot again in recovery? im thinking because root will be lost, recovery should also be lost.
or
can i flash new roms here like aroma? or any modded roms, i believe this roms are from build .314, from stock .69?
i read about flashing this customs rom, but other requires that the base roms should be .314
im so sorry if i have lots of questions, and im reading all the facts here in forum about Z2, im just careful enough not to mess up my Z2. i had xperia Z before and done lots of flashing new roms and root, but just to be careful with my Z2..
thanks in advance for any kind of info/replies.
xianpu said:
my xperia Z2 D6503, has build number 17.1.A.2.69, unlocked bootloader, and rooted
im planning to update it to .314, how can i do this? is it ok to update (.314) at sony pc companion? i know my root will be lost, so i should re-root again, no problem for me. but updating in pc companion with my rooted .69, should there be no problems at all?
i have a backed up rom (.69) with nut dual recovery, if any problems can i boot again in recovery? im thinking because root will be lost, recovery should also be lost.
or
can i flash new roms here like aroma? or any modded roms, i believe this roms are from build .314, from stock .69?
i read about flashing this customs rom, but other requires that the base roms should be .314
im so sorry if i have lots of questions, and im reading all the facts here in forum about Z2, im just careful enough not to mess up my Z2. i had xperia Z before and done lots of flashing new roms and root, but just to be careful with my Z2..
thanks in advance for any kind of info/replies.
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the easiest way to do this is to use flashtool and a FTF
just simply exclude Data
i dont think you can flash across stock based rom versions without data wipe, it hasnt worked any time i tried, i used flashtool instead
- do i need to explain how to do this?
links
FTF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Flashtool
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
a million thanks
thank you very much.. this is a big info on me..
If you are rooted & bootloader unlocked then OTA update & PC companion updates will fail with modified software error message.
Like Envious_Data said you would need to use FlashTool & untick data in the wipe options to keep your data, you will lose root & the dual recoveries but you can easily use EasyRoot to root again then use the installer version of [NUT] dual recoveries.
I had some issues with SuperUser with data wipe unticked so ended up doing full wipe in FlashTool.
Good luck
use flashtool is very fast...
cant see the firmware on flashtool
i had downloaded the stock rom .314 RU, from the given list of Stock Roms on that page, the file is in Zip, when i moved the zip file on flashtool/firmware i cant see the ftf file. all i see is Device: X10, Version: V1, Branding: BLRelock
am i doing wrong?
If the FTF file is in a zip or rar archive file then you will need to extract it first, open the zip file & if there is one file in it with FTF extension then drag it from the zip to the firmwares folder in flashtool.
eg if you have installed flashtool to program files directory in windows open the zip file then browse to the flashtool\firmwares folder & then drag the zip file to the firmwares folder, it should then appear in flashtool when you click the flash button, just make sure you select the firmware FTF file & NOT the X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf file.
Thanks for the Help Guys
Thank you very much
Im now updated to .314 and searching for an update to .402
the one i downloaded zip file has no ftf extension, i think its a stock rom in rar file and is installable in recovery mode, so i search and find a file w/c is in unbranded-Australia with ftf extension
im now rooted in .314 and searches for a good ROM for my Z2
Again. Thanks for the help Guys... You're all the best. :good: :good:

Upgrade and root 5.1.1 Lollipop 14.6.A.0.368 locked or unlocked bootloader

** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **​
This post shows you how to upgrade your system to lollipop 5.1.1 and optionally have root privileges. This is tested on C6833 model. For other models see the troubleshooting section near the end of the post.
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.18.6. or 0.9.19.6 or higher Important: Do not use Flashtool 0.9.19.0.
If you want to root the phone: Rooted XZU on Android version 5.0.2 or Kitkat with custom recovery installed.
This works on locked or unlocked bootloaders and any customization.
Download link for upgrade only:
C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf (unmodified Customized DE):
https://mega.nz/#!khF1nILD!C5D70e-BjCKVBCuOurjFOLcIMZDcldYVeIDnFiR-PGM
Download link for upgrade and root:
5.1.1-system.zip:
https://mega.nz/#!YoFgCSjA!Zh8t_4jeXcAEWhOYePA40uQLI7vw4-CnxohjBdMbpz0
C6833_14.6.A.0.368_No_System.ftf
https://mega.nz/#!l4dllSTT!R393EG4W3CwOZp1OLOzfUzpHF0IlvsmfW04BrGOggXc
Instructions for upgrading without root:
1- Back up your internal SDCARD and your apps.
2- Download C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf
3- Open Flashtool and click on the flash icon. Choose flash mode.
4- Navigate to where you saved C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf and flash this ftf with your phone in flash mode. I recommend wiping apps and cache and data (Note that wiping data will erase your internal SDcard too). To put your phone in flash mode, hold the volume down button when it is off and connect with the USB cable to the PC.
5- Reboot.
Instructions for upgrading with root:
0- If your existing system is rooted using Kingroot read the troubleshooting section below before continuing.
1- Back up your internal SDCARD and your apps.
2- Download C6833_14.6.A.0.368_No_System.ftf and 5.1.1_system.zip.
3- Copy 5.1.1-system.zip to your phone's internal SDcard.
4- Reboot to recovery and install 5.1.1-system.zip.
5- If you are coming from Kitkat just Turn the phone off. If you are coming from 5.0.2, reboot the phone and let it work through the boot animation which will take a while. Then it will show force closing messages and possibly reboots itself. At this point turn it off by holding down the power and volume-up keys for a few seconds. The phone will vibrate 3 times and turns off.
6- Open Flashtool and click on the flash icon. Choose flash mode.
7- Navigate to where you saved C6833_14.6.A.0.368_No_System.ftf and flash this ftf with your phone in flash mode. I recommend wiping apps and cache and data (Note that wiping data will erase your internal SDcard too). To put your phone in flash mode, hold the volume down button when it is off and connect with the USB cable to the PC.
8- Reboot.
Troubleshooting, etc.
This procedure works only if you follow every step carefully. When you are done you can easily test your root status in a terminal emulator or via adb. Please see the attached image.
If you have used Kingroot to root your existing system flashing this ROM may not work and it may leave your system with a partially updated file system that may be broken. The reason is that Kingroot (which in my opinion is malware) makes some of your system files immutable which means they cannot be removed during a software upgrade. To proceed, you should either find a way to replace this horrendous piece of code with SuperSU or downgrade to Kitkat and root with XZDualRecovery before trying this guide. Read the second part of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62936808&postcount=22.
If during the procedure for root the flashing of the ftf in step 7 fails, repeat step 7 with C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf or any other 14.6.A.0.368 ftf but exclude the system partition in the flashtool dialog window. If you don't exclude the system partition you will not get root.
If you have root after the procedure but something else doesn't work, try a factory reset.
Note that flashtool 0.9.19.0 was specifically released to support the new sin format on new devices and some of its features don't work with older devices. So to avoid taking any chances I used version 18.
I don't know if this works for C6802 or C6806. Some users reported success on 6806, like this one and this. For that model you follow this guide and use the zip file posted here. The only difference is that instead of flashing the ftf posted here in the next step, use the stock 14.6.A.0.368 ftf for your phone and exclude system.
Will this C6833 FTF work on a C6806 USA phone?, because I can't find a C6806 FTF anywhere...
Can this system zip be used with other customized versions of c6833 ftf.
usagi111 said:
Will this C6833 FTF work on a C6806 USA phone?, because I can't find a C6806 FTF anywhere...
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I just uploaded a C6806 US version in Development thread yesterday.
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk
could you share flashtool 0.9.18.0 cos I can't find that version only higher.
will this work on c6802 just wondering?
I did as you said but. I see no super-su
jaime4272 said:
I did as you said but. I see no super-su
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You probably didn't exclude the system partition in this step:
7- Navigate to where you saved C6833_Customized+DE_14.6.A.0.368.ftf.*Exclude system partition*and flash this ftf.
Out of curiosity, what is wrong with the latest flashtool?
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jaime4272 said:
could you share flashtool 0.9.18.0 cos I can't find that version only higher.
will this work on c6802 just wondering?
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I've uploaded 0.9.18.6
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2L0y84PJ2rteVNGVnlJWjFlOGs/view?usp=sharing
Never mind, i already found out, also flashtool published a new version wich is compatible with our device
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
thanks mate, everything worked fine
I was able to flash android 5.1.1 but could not get root and I did every step as posted and I did exclude system partition. and without root could not install dual recovery there for could not flash SuperSU
I am sorry for my noobie question...but what is customised DE?
ALso if i run this, I am still at locked bootloader...will i lose the partition that enable me to have all Sony's special goodies (i didn't mean the bloatware of course)?
Also i am running stock 5.1.1 already after OTA but interested to have root...shall i go with the 2nd steps with root?
im4u2nv said:
I am sorry for my noobie question...but what is customised DE?
ALso if i run this, I am still at locked bootloader...will i lose the partition that enable me to have all Sony's special goodies (i didn't mean the bloatware of course)?
Also i am running stock 5.1.1 already after OTA but interested to have root...shall i go with the 2nd steps with root?
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Customized DE just means it is the German version of the ROM. I used that because I bought the phone in Germany. But the menus and keyboard and everything is in English so you would not even notice the difference.
This method will not touch your bootloader status so if you are locked you remain locked.
If you are already on 5.1.1 through OTA this will not work for you. You need to start from rooted 5.0.2 with recovery installed.
najoor said:
Customized DE just means it is the German version of the ROM. I used that because I bought the phone in Germany. But the menus and keyboard and everything is in English so you would not even notice the difference.
This method will not touch your bootloader status so if you are locked you remain locked.
If you are already on 5.1.1 through OTA this will not work for you. You need to start from rooted 5.0.2 with recovery installed.
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Thank you Najoor...in that case, i will wait for some guide to root 5.1.1 then...
I am using stock kitkat custom rom will I have to update to Lollipop 5.0 first or can i directly flash 5.1
terminator1983 said:
I am using stock kitkat custom rom will I have to update to Lollipop 5.0 first or can i directly flash 5.1
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I think you can still do it straight from kitkat but if you are following the instructions with root in step 5 instead of rebooting just turn the phone off.
Let me know if that works.
so my ZU used to be rooted with Lollipop 5.0.2, but i removed Kinguser/chinese root app and no longer have root access. I've also previously installed recovery but don't know if it will still work ? i forgot how to boot into recovery to see if it even works.. any helpers?
Power on the phone and when u see the led notification start pressing either the Volume UP or Volume Down key a couple of times to make your phone boot into recovery mode
corrado85 said:
so my ZU used to be rooted with Lollipop 5.0.2, but i removed Kinguser/chinese root app and no longer have root access. I've also previously installed recovery but don't know if it will still work ? i forgot how to boot into recovery to see if it even works.. any helpers?
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najoor said:
I think you can still do it straight from kitkat but if you are following the instructions with root in step 5 instead of rebooting just turn the phone off.
Let me know if that works.
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Thanks najoor it worked now i am using a rooted stock 5.1.1
jaime4272 said:
I was able to flash android 5.1.1 but could not get root and I did every step as posted and I did exclude system partition. and without root could not install dual recovery there for could not flash SuperSU
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I am not able to instal 5.1.1-system.zip on rooted Sony Xperia Z Ultra c6833 with Android 5.0.2. The instalation is aborted
Had 5.1.1 lollipop installed, downgraded to 4.4.4 kitkat and rooted with kingroot successfully- installed xzu dual recovery and rebooted into recovery mode.
Flashed 5.1.1 zip and turned off. Flashed 5.1.1 Saudi Arabia ftf with flashtool (wipe everything - ticking to exclude system partition) with phone off and connected z ultra in flash mode and flashed successfully. Disconnected and booted.. took a while on wave animation and started fresh but no supersu and not rooted in 5.1.1?? any help thanks

[DEC.2015] [FTF] 14.6.A.1.236 [Stock NOR.]

This is the latest December update for the Z Ultra (C6833). It has some uninstallable Telenor (Norway) apps, so just remove them if you want to. This FTF is completely stock and untouched, so it's not rooted. If you want root, then download SuperSU and flash it in recovery (unlocked bootloader is required). This release only contains bugfixes.
- Download: FTF
- Download: SuperSU
- Download: NUT's Dual Recovery
NOTE: Remember to do a full wipe in Flashtool if you're coming from an AOSP ROM (CyanogenMod etc.), or else you'll risk getting bootloops.
Klaos3000 said:
This is the latest December update for the Z Ultra (C6833). It has some uninstallable Telenor (Norway) apps, so just remove them if you want to. This FTF is completely stock and untouched, so it's not rooted. If you want root, then download SuperSU and flash it in recovery (unlocked bootloader is required). This release only contains bugfixes.
- Download: FTF
- Download: SuperSU
- Download: NUT's Dual Recovery
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Flash Tool Failed to flash the FTF file
jamaljmys said:
Flash Tool Failed to flash the FTF file
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It's the one I'm currently running, so there shouldn't be any issues with it. Also, I'll have to get some more info. What does Flashtool tell you when it fails?
So if I soft brick my phone can I flash this to fix it? I normally resort back to kk ftf. So just flash, add recovery then flash root?
RealityFails said:
So if I soft brick my phone can I flash this to fix it? I normally resort back to kk ftf. So just flash, add recovery then flash root?
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I usually just hotboot a random kernel with recovery when I soft brick. Flashing a complete ROM is taking it a few steps too far, but sure, it'll work just fine if you decide to do it. Remember to wipe though, or else you'll risk getting yet another bootloop, especially if you come from an AOSP ROM.
Klaos3000 said:
It's the one I'm currently running, so there shouldn't be any issues with it. Also, I'll have to get some more info. What does Flashtool tell you when it fails?
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thank you bro. its been solved, drivers issue with Win10

How do the root on Xperia Tablet Z2 (SGP521) with Android 6.0.1?

Hi.
I have a Xperia Tablet Z2 (SGP521) with Android 6.0.1 (build 23.5.A.0.570) without root, and I would like to make the root, how can I do?
Thanks in advance.
I'm sorry for my english.
Only way is:
- come back to original rom 4.4.2, using Flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
- root using Flashtool,
- flash TWRP http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery/Older_Releases/XZDualRecovery_2.8.21
- flash a prerooted rom using TWRP 2.8.21, http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/prerooted-zip-vmo-ru-ua-kz-t3362729
- flash TWRP 3.0 can download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357 Recroot combined v 4
To go on recovery, at the vibration when you turn on your device, push volume down button and recovery will start
I made it all working fine
lorisino said:
Only way is:
- come back to original rom 4.4.2, using Flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
- root using Flashtool,
- flash TWRP http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery/Older_Releases/XZDualRecovery_2.8.21
- flash a prerooted rom using TWRP 2.8.21, http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/prerooted-zip-vmo-ru-ua-kz-t3362729
- flash TWRP 3.0 can download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357 Recroot combined v 4
To go on recovery, at the vibration when you turn on your device, push volume down button and recovery will start
I made it all working fine
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Hello,
why i need something "flash" after rooting? i dont understand what is the "flash" do?
Paja LT said:
Hello,
why i need something "flash" after rooting? i dont understand what is the "flash" do?
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"Flash" means installing something to the internal memory.
You need to go back to a "rootable" version and after having your terminal rooted you can flash the latest rooted ROM.
Following the instructions on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...lipopprerooted231a128z2-tabletsgp511-t3100821 I suggest you:
Flash the Lollipop 23.1.A.1.28 firmware with Flashtool;
Unlock the bootloader (not sure it is strictly needed but better avoid potential issues) with Flashtool (use the Sony website to get the unlock code as the automatic retrieval of Flashtool did not work for me);
Root using the script mentioned in the thread;
Flash the custom recovery;
Flash the rooted 6.0.1 ROM.
maxlnc said:
"Flash" means installing something to the internal memory.
You need to go back to a "rootable" version and after having your terminal rooted you can flash the latest rooted ROM.
Following the instructions on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...lipopprerooted231a128z2-tabletsgp511-t3100821 I suggest you:
Flash the Lollipop 23.1.A.1.28 firmware with Flashtool;
Unlock the bootloader (not sure it is strictly needed but better avoid potential issues) with Flashtool (use the Sony website to get the unlock code as the automatic retrieval of Flashtool did not work for me);
Root using the script mentioned in the thread;
Flash the custom recovery;
Flash the rooted 6.0.1 ROM.
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Thank you for the reply, as i understant the devise will work fine without any flashing? "Flash" means something installing in internal memory, but I do not understand why should I do it ?
please help me to root devise.
flashTool writing: "ERROR Illegal key size or default parameters."
That can i do?
Andriusss said:
please help me to root devise.
flashTool writing: "ERROR Illegal key size or default parameters."
That can i do?
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You cant make the root with the flashtool! Copy the SuperSu (download newest zip) on your tablet (anywhere) and proceed with this: "TabZ2-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.installer" you already downloaded from the tutorial. when you launch the "install.bat", the tablet will be rooted and twrp installed it auto-boot into twrp and now you can isntall your copied supersu zip then you can proceed with the tutorial
Got it fixed. In my first CWM Backup from the Dualrecovery Package (installer) was a working boot.img All fine now!

How to Root Sony Xperia Z2 D6502 & D6503

Sorry to be mean or noob in this field.
I have both the model of Sony Xperia Z2 D6502-3. Both are on Marshmellow (6.0.1) Build 23.5.A.0.575.
This is my first time to root Z2 phone I'm trying to get rooted from last two days and I've searched
all threads and read them I can that only way to root this build is to PRF(what is the process before
PRF). but can you tell me the whole process from start to end neatly and clearly.
I have unlocked bootloader of my 6503 from sony official.
after that i did recovery via fastboot. I tried to install supersu from recovery but everytime it
comes clean after reboot and this is what i have done so far
A. DEVELOPER OPTION ==> USB DEBUGGING ==> UNKNOWN SOURCES
B. Customization Number (CDA) (For FTF Download from Xperifirm)
C. PROCESS TO FLASH STOCK ROM
D. PROCESS TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
E. PROCESS TO INSTALL RECOVERY or TWRP
F. SuperSu Stable/MM/BETA via Flashable Zip
CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I AM MISSING HERE TO ROOT MY SONY XPERIA Z2 D6502-3
Done it.
check this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/how-to-rrot-z2-marshmellow-t3384384
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Hariskh said:
Enable installation of unknown resources in security settings
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bro i already did that read it clearly
@pharaon said:
check this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/how-to-rrot-z2-marshmellow-t3384384
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trying this now downloading ftf for both model will took some time...
i tried that thread but no luck on finding PRF D6502 Flashable Zip
i tried to make PRF my self with supersu 2.65 & 2.74 but no luck on firmware 575
Can any one tell me how to create PRF for D6502 23.5.A.0.575???
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