Downgrading to MM - Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers

I'm trying to downgrade to MM so I can backup my TA partition, however, I can't seem to find the stock MM ROM anywhere! I have all of the ADB tools and flashtool for windows. But I need to download the ROM. Does anyone have any links and/or instructions on how to downgrade to MM?

RNZL3R said:
I'm trying to downgrade to MM so I can backup my TA partition, however, I can't seem to find the stock MM ROM anywhere! I have all of the ADB tools and flashtool for windows. But I need to download the ROM. Does anyone have any links and/or instructions on how to downgrade to MM?
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You can see this post for downloading MM firmware
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/how-to/sonyx-f5121-downgrade-8-0-0-to-7-1-1-to-t3754986
After that install MM via flashtool and then proceed by saving the TA partition
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72141176&postcount=7

Olimpo83 said:
You can see this post for downloading MM firmware
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/how-to/sonyx-f5121-downgrade-8-0-0-to-7-1-1-to-t3754986
After that install MM via flashtool and then proceed by saving the TA partition
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72141176&postcount=7
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Thanks for the links. I don't see the US (5121) firmware listed, though. Is that not available anymore?

RNZL3R said:
Thanks for the links. I don't see the US (5121) firmware listed, though. Is that not available anymore?
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download it via xperifirm
run FLASHTOOL
CLICK THE XP BUTTON ON THE TOP RIGHT AND OPEN XPERFIRM
see the images

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YasuHamed said:
download it via xperifirm
run FLASHTOOL
CLICK THE XP BUTTON ON THE TOP RIGHT AND OPEN XPERFIRM
see the images
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Oh, ok. It's the "Internal" one? I was looking under USA. Thanks!

Is it Nougat or Oreo?
RNZL3R said:
I'm trying to downgrade to MM so I can backup my TA partition, however, I can't seem to find the stock MM ROM anywhere! I have all of the ADB tools and flashtool for windows. But I need to download the ROM. Does anyone have any links and/or instructions on how to downgrade to MM?
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Hi, may I know what version you came from before downgrading to MM? Is it Nougat or Oreo?

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[Q] upgrading firmware but unlocked bootloader

hi,
I started this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/upgrading-55-to-314-t2860394
but ran into an issue. Since I didn't get any updates on that thread, I thought I would make a post dedicated to the problem I'm running into.
basically while attempting to upgrade to .314 using PC Companion I get
The phone tablet contains modified software that cannot be updated
Sony Updated Engine failure (error 2003)
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with some research it appears that this is because i unlocked my bootloader.
Questions:
is my conclusion correct? or is this because of something else?
if correct, what is the recommended course of action here? relock bootloader and update using companion PC or decrypt FTF files and flash using flashtool?
If i relock bootloader using flashtool, will it wipe my phone data?
I've found the firmware files on my computer (C:\ProgramData\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs) If i decrypt these with flashtool and use them to update firmware, will it wipe my data?
Thanks
You can update via flashtool without looking data. Flash ftf file and check system only and uncheck wipe. Re- locking bootloader will wipe your phone. Your assumption is correct m8. You can't update your phone with pc companion because of your unlocked bootloader. Happy flashing m8
Sent from my D6503 using xda premium from "Somewhere, but not here..."
stress40 said:
You can update via flashtool without looking data. Flash ftf file and check system only and uncheck wipe. Re- locking bootloader will wipe your phone. Your assumption is correct m8. You can't update your phone with pc companion because of your unlocked bootloader. Happy flashing m8
Sent from my D6503 using xda premium from "Somewhere, but not here..."
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Hey! thanks for the help on this subject.
I wonder where I can find official tft for sony z2 (314). I'm in exact same position as [w]. Want to upgrade the software (stock) but I already unlockd bootloader and flashed stock kernel with recovery. Sony software says that can update the phone, but I don't want to download som strange tft. Want the oficial tft image or some goo source.
Thanks again
hope you have a nice day
deftoner said:
Hey! thanks for the help on this subject.
I wonder where I can find official tft for sony z2 (314). I'm in exact same position as [w]. Want to upgrade the software (stock) but I already unlockd bootloader and flashed stock kernel with recovery. Sony software says that can update the phone, but I don't want to download som strange tft. Want the oficial tft image or some goo source.
Thanks again
hope you have a nice day
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
here you can find all the ftf files
Envious_Data said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
here you can find all the ftf files
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I swear that I use the search! thanks Envious_Data!
have a good one.
deftoner said:
I swear that I use the search! thanks Envious_Data!
have a good one.
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there is a help forum at the top of qna, try advertising that to people as there are links to many useful things there such as that thread with all the ftfs
that frf thread is also found at the top of the general section
deftoner said:
Hey! thanks for the help on this subject.
I wonder where I can find official tft for sony z2 (314). I'm in exact same position as [w]. Want to upgrade the software (stock) but I already unlockd bootloader and flashed stock kernel with recovery. Sony software says that can update the phone, but I don't want to download som strange tft. Want the oficial tft image or some goo source.
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I'm also kinda paranoid so I just created my own FTF from official Sony update via Sony PC Companion using these instructions.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperi...eria/This-is-how-to-create-an-FTF/td-p/228703
Its takes a while but felt more comfortable than just some random dl.
here is the .314 i created.
https://mega.co.nz/#!vFxxxBIC!jhyxhfGIqxJxycY-6vCHU4Vai-gkmyBiNGgAZLhlp8U
stress40 said:
You can update via flashtool without looking data. Flash ftf file and check system only and uncheck wipe.
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So i'm a little paranoid, can you explain like i'm 5?
attached is a screenshot of the flashtool interface
What do i want to check and what do i want to leve unchecked?
do you mean that all the check boxes under WIPE should be empty
and the only checkbox under EXCLUDE that should be checked is SYSTEM?
thanks
@[w] Hey m8, Here's a step by step guide with videos from xperiafirmware hope it helps. BTW did you re-lock your bootloader?
stress40 said:
@[w] Hey m8, Here's a step by step guide with videos from xperiafirmware hope it helps. BTW did you re-lock your bootloader?
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sweet. upgraded and rooted using "Easy Root Tool" (was super easy!) :good:
for others discovering this post i've attached a screenshot of what my flashmode tool looked like:
basically under WIPE make sure DATA is unchecked. you will notice that userdata.sin disappears from content list
under exclude make sure nothing is checked.
win.
@[w] Hey m8, glad to see everything went ok Now you are all set to go and mod to your heart's content:highfive: Thanks for posting the screen shot and explanation as a reference for noobs/Sh*tsung refugees to see how the Flashtool screen should look during upgrading. Once again thanks for that:victory:

[Q] Updating my phone with unlocked BL

Hey guys, so i got the new update on PC companion and i wonder how/what are the steps to install it on my phone?
I have unlocked BL, do i have to re-lock my boot-loader ?
Chekhn said:
Hey guys, so i got the new update on PC companion and i wonder how/what are the steps to install it on my phone?
I have unlocked BL, do i have to re-lock my boot-loader ?
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You will have to download the Sony Flash Tool and update. PC Companion does not allow update for unlocked bootloader.
hush66 said:
You will have to download the Sony Flash Tool and update. PC Companion does not allow update for unlocked bootloader.
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I never managed to download the sony flash tool but will it work with this one: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php ? And will it be okay wiht a custom kernel or day i have to revert?
And thanks for fast reply
Chekhn said:
I never managed to download the sony flash tool but will it work with this one: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php ? And will it be okay wiht a custom kernel or day i have to revert?
And thanks for fast reply
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Yes, you can use that Flashtool too. But you'll need to find the FTF file to flash.
You can flash even though you're on custom kernel. But you'll have to reflash the custom kernel after the update.
hush66 said:
Yes, you can use that Flashtool too. But you'll need to find the FTF file to flash.
You can flash even though you're on custom kernel. But you'll have to reflash the custom kernel after the update.
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But will flashtool have the FTF file for my region?
Okay good i'll just make a full backup in case i screw up something
Chekhn said:
But will flashtool have the FTF file for my region?
Okay good i'll just make a full backup in case i screw up something
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No, it will not automatically find the firmware for your region. You will have to find it yourself, either from XDA or the function within Flashtool (Devices > Check Update). Using the Sony Flash Tool is easier.
hush66 said:
No, it will not automatically find the firmware for your region. You will have to find it yourself, either from XDA or the function within Flashtool (Devices > Check Update). Using the Sony Flash Tool is easier.
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Okay thanks i'll try the sony flash tool
Just relock bootloader via the Flashtool then update with sonys pc tool
kennypow3rs said:
Just relock bootloader via the Flashtool then update with sonys pc tool
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I didnt need to relock bootloader when using sony flash tool (emma) so now i have android 4.4.4 with unlocked bootloader but without root..

[F3216] Help me! UB, root and back up.

Hello guys. I'm new member. I'm from Viet Nam. I follow this topic https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xa/how-to/f31xx-how-to-root-xperia-xa-noob-t3430170 and https://forum.xda-developers.com/xa-ultra/how-to/how-to-root-xperia-xa-ultra-dual-t3439173
So I have UB but I can't root my phone. After I flash recovery and boot I hold vol - and power button but... my phone is boot loop
I flash firmware with firmware download on Xperifirm but after I flash firmware I can't restore with backup in SDcard ( I have backup sms, call, app to SDcard) I try relock bootloader but I don't backup TA before UB so I can't relock.
Now I can't root(cannot start TWRP recovery to install Supersu) and cannot restore with backup in SDcard.
Help me please!
kiendt96vn said:
Hello guys. I'm new member. I'm from Viet Nam. I follow this topic https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xa/how-to/f31xx-how-to-root-xperia-xa-noob-t3430170 and https://forum.xda-developers.com/xa-ultra/how-to/how-to-root-xperia-xa-ultra-dual-t3439173
So I have UB but I can't root my phone. After I flash recovery and boot I hold vol - and power button but... my phone is boot loop
I flash firmware with firmware download on Xperifirm but after I flash firmware I can't restore with backup in SDcard ( I have backup sms, call, app to SDcard) I try relock bootloader but I don't backup TA before UB so I can't relock.
Now I can't root(cannot start TWRP recovery to install Supersu) and cannot restore with backup in SDcard.
Help me please!
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Hi, are you sure that you are on Marshmallow firmware? If you are on Nougat you followed the wrong guide. Guides for XA and Ultra are different so use the one for your device.
rrvuhpg said:
Hi, are you sure that you are on Marshmallow firmware? If you are on Nougat you followed the wrong guide. Guides for XA and Ultra are different so use the one for your device.
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yeah. my phone is Nougat so I must be downgrade to an old Marshmallow firmware to root my phone ?
kiendt96vn said:
yeah. my phone is Nougat so I must be downgrade to an old Marshmallow firmware to root my phone ?
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No, if you are on Nougat follow the guide for it and not for Marshmallow
rrvuhpg said:
No, if you are on Nougat follow the guide for it and not for Marshmallow
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follow topic https://forum.xda-developers.com/xa-ultra/how-to/f32xx-how-to-root-xperia-xa-ultra-noob-t3639729 Flash only BOOT_DELIVERY from a Marshmallow firmware for Noutgat ? And can I use any firmware Marshmallow for F3216 to do it?
rrvuhpg said:
No, if you are on Nougat follow the guide for it and not for Marshmallow
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OH. My phone were root. Thank you very much! ^^
rrvuhpg said:
No, if you are on Nougat follow the guide for it and not for Marshmallow
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But I can't restore from backup in SDcard(setting/backup and restore) What should I do ?
You should redo root directions for 7.0.
Sent from my F3213 using xda premium
mchlbenner said:
You should redo root directions for 7.0.
Sent from my F3213 using xda premium
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Redo root directions to backup? Can you guide me?
Their is a guide already you need to study and learn until then leave it alone.
Sent from my F3213 using xda premium

Stratos 3 bootloop (optimizing app)

Did a reboot and now is stuck at optimizing app logo.. it goes over and over.
What to do? How do I reset it?
man i have same problem..(
guys help us plz)
Darkxy1983 said:
Did a reboot and now is stuck at optimizing app logo.. it goes over and over.
What to do? How do I reset it?
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Quattres said:
man i have same problem..(
guys help us plz)
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Try a factory reset with adb:
Code:
adb reboot wipe
I’m tried , and via fast boot commands too, same result . Nothing happens , watch are rebooting , then again same **** .
May be I need find firmware ISO, but I can’t find
have you unlocked your watch?
1immortal said:
have you unlocked your watch?
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nope, Im tried to do that too, by Amazfit Tool and by All-in-One-TOOl.
found info about Serial number, Bootloader version , and Amazfit Tool found OS version, BUT on https://unlockamazfit.com/ i have a message that i written wrong OS version. I dont know how to get right version to unlock.
Im also tried to find stock firmware ISO, but failed in that =(
Hi,
ihave used the latest ROM version stratos 2 2.3.11.0
Thanks
Quattres said:
nope, Im tried to do that too, by Amazfit Tool and by All-in-One-TOOl.
found info about Serial number, Bootloader version , and Amazfit Tool found OS version, BUT on https://unlockamazfit.com/ i have a message that i written wrong OS version. I dont know how to get right version to unlock.
Im also tried to find stock firmware ISO, but failed in that =(
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This is Stratos3 Stock US/Global/International 4.2.2.1 firmware installer.
Make sure you have correctly installed adb/fastboot drivers and unlocked bootloader. Battery must be %40+.
https://www.mediafire.com/file/5v6jt2hwe54mysl/Stratos_Stock3_US_4.2.2.1_Firmware.zip/file
Tested by @Darkxy1983
burdag said:
Hi,
ihave used the latest ROM version stratos 2 2.3.11.0
Thanks
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What?? You installed Stratos firmware in your Stratos 3 watch???
No i only write the OS version for unlock the bootloader.
Saratoga79 said:
This is Stratos3 Stock US/Global/International 4.2.2.1 firmware installer.
Make sure you have correctly installed adb/fastboot drivers and unlocked bootloader. Battery must be %40+.
https://www.mediafire.com/file/5v6jt2hwe54mysl/Stratos_Stock3_US_4.2.2.1_Firmware.zip/file
Tested by @Darkxy1983
What?? You installed Stratos firmware in your Stratos 3 watch???
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can u plz upload firmware to another cloud service?
I have blocked mediafire at work =/
thx a lot
i'm unlocked the bootloader already
Quattres said:
can u plz upload firmware to another cloud service?
I have blocked mediafire at work =/
thx a lot
i'm unlocked the bootloader already
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261649290
Saratoga79 said:
This is Stratos3 Stock US/Global/International 4.2.2.1 firmware installer.
Make sure you have correctly installed adb/fastboot drivers and unlocked bootloader. Battery must be %40+.
https://www.mediafire.com/file/5v6jt2hwe54mysl/Stratos_Stock3_US_4.2.2.1_Firmware.zip/file
Tested by @Darkxy1983
What?? You installed Stratos firmware in your Stratos 3 watch???
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Quattres said:
can u plz upload firmware to another cloud service?
I have blocked mediafire at work =/
thx a lot
i'm unlocked the bootloader already
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downloaded ROM, tryed to Flash in Fastboot by .bat file, so result - "Too many links" and error, then bootloop starts again?
how to do that correct? mb i need to unbrick first?
Quattres said:
downloaded ROM, tryed to Flash in Fastboot by .bat file, so result - "Too many links" and error, then bootloop starts again?
how to do that correct? mb i need to unbrick first?
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That's not an error, it's the output when booting the modded recovery in fastboot, and it's ok. After that you should see the ! symbol in watch and the installer should start copying the files to the watch
What do you get in the installer?
Quattres said:
downloaded ROM, tryed to Flash in Fastboot by .bat file, so result - "Too many links" and error, then bootloop starts again?
how to do that correct? mb i need to unbrick first?
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I can confirm the firmware works. Had the same problem and after ROM flash everything works.
I had unlocked my watch first with one in all tool. Maybe that can help you to flash the ROM.
How flashing looks in steps:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/db1yUsyuudcBFgWd6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/egvEwji1e9SzVMKq6
Saratoga79 said:
That's not an error, it's the output when booting the modded recovery in fastboot, and it's ok. After that you should see the ! symbol in watch and the installer should start copying the files to the watch
What do you get in the installer?
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Darkxy1983 said:
I can confirm the firmware works. Had the same problem and after ROM flash everything works.
I had unlocked my watch first with one in all tool. Maybe that can help you to flash the ROM.
How flashing looks in steps:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/db1yUsyuudcBFgWd6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/egvEwji1e9SzVMKq6
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Dude thx a lot, I just downloaded ROM, unpacked in C: and run fast boot from folder,then the flashing started! Thx!!!
Saratoga79 said:
This is Stratos3 Stock US/Global/International 4.2.2.1 firmware installer.
Make sure you have correctly installed adb/fastboot drivers and unlocked bootloader. Battery must be %40+.
https://www.mediafire.com/file/5v6jt2hwe54mysl/Stratos_Stock3_US_4.2.2.1_Firmware.zip/file
Tested by @Darkxy1983
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I assume this can be used to flash China version A1928 to Global version as long as the bootloader has been unlocked using https://unlockamazfit.com/ ?
evilhomura89 said:
I assume this can be used to flash China version A1928 to Global version as long as the bootloader has been unlocked using https://unlockamazfit.com/ ?
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It's not tested yet. I recommend you waiting to have a firmware dump of the Chinese version just in case, or if you are really interested and you own the Chinese model, help providing the firmware dump I can provide a Windows tool to do that.
Saratoga79 said:
It's not tested yet. I recommend you waiting to have a firmware dump of the Chinese version just in case, or if you are really interested and you own the Chinese model, help providing the firmware dump I can provide a Windows tool to do that.
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Hi Saratoga, may I know where can I get the firmware dump? I have the Chinese model of Stratos 3, and I was planning to install the US firmware version above.
jazyen27 said:
Hi Saratoga, may I know where can I get the firmware dump? I have the Chinese model of Stratos 3, and I was planning to install the US firmware version above.
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I posted the link few post above.
But as I said before, just in case something goes wrong, those with a Chinese model may collaborate to get a dump of the Chinese firmware from their whatc just in case they have to go back to stock/original firmware.
This is just a precaution, because if for some reason the US firmware doesn't work in the Chinese model, nowadays there is no way to restore the watch, that's why I'm asking for the Chinese firmware dump help.
I think jazyen27 thought , how to read dump from watch.........
I can provide a Windows tool to do that.
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Back to factory standard

Hi all, How do I go back to factory standard rom & firmware and also unroot too ?
Cheers in advance.
madant2011 said:
Hi all, How do I go back to factory standard rom & firmware and also unroot too ?
Cheers in advance.
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Hi,
Check my guide "Clean Install Official Stock MIUI ROM & Relock Bootloader" at my POCO F1 Ultimate Collection & Guides thread.
Retrial said:
Hi,
Check my guide "Clean Install Official Stock MIUI ROM & Relock Bootloader" at my POCO F1 Ultimate Collection & Guides thread.
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Cheers, Ive been looking through the entire guide and for some reason mi flash tool will not reconize the fastboot rom or my phone ?
madant2011 said:
Cheers, Ive been looking through the entire guide and for some reason mi flash tool will not reconize the fastboot rom or my phone ?
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Then read the AMD/Intel Fastboot fix guide
If you still have issues let me know.
Hi again Retrial, I have read everything on the AMD/Intel Fastboot fix guide and also installed every single for the complete guide list too and still nothing at all
madant2011 said:
Hi again Retrial, I have read everything on the AMD/Intel Fastboot fix guide and also installed every single for the complete guide list too and still nothing at all
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Have you tried with other version of MiFlash tool?
Try to get it from here. (There is also a password for unzip there)
i have tried every single MiFlash tool availible on the internet and still nothing
Retrial this is what i am getting no matter what ive tried
madant2011 said:
Retrial this is what i am getting no matter what ive tried
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Are you sure you downloaded the Official Stock ROM and unzip it before you put the file in miflash tool?
Retrial said:
Are you sure you downloaded the Official Stock ROM and unzip it before you put the file in miflash tool?
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I'm certain
madant2011 said:
I'm certain
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If you can share a video from the moment you open MiFlash tool and the steps you doing to check.
I cannot think something else, why it doesn't work if you follow all the steps.
I'm trying to upload a vid but it won't let me
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