Android Sony Iquosper Z1. Update Sony Xperia Z1

Instruction how to flash smartphone Sony Xperia. Z1 (C6903) or how to update to the new version of Android plus a couple of error corrections (bugs) for a closed and open bootloader.

Sony Xperia Z1 Phone Firmware Process (C6903)

1. If you have on your phone important information, it needs to be preserved in a safe place. This can be done with backup! Before proceeding with the firmware of its Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903) - completely, from beginning to end, read the instructions, then think again - whether it is necessary for you, and only then proceed to the firmware (or update) of the smartphone.

2. To begin with, download everything to the PC required files (Drivers, Programmer, Firmware, and TD.):

3. After the download is complete, all programs and utilities need to be installed on your PC. To do this, turn off the antivirus and firewall, then install the Sony Xperia Z1 phone firmware program (C6903) - FlashTool-0.9.15.0-Windows.exe. The next step will be the installation of Xperia_Z1_ZULTRA_DRIVER.zip drivers:

Install Driver fastBoot.:
When connecting the phone in mode fastBoot. (Click the "Volume Down" button), in the device manager on a PC, you will see a new device ' S1Boot FastBoot. '. The device will be designated exclamation familiar - Drivers do not stand. Right-click on this device \u003d\u003e Update drivers \u003d\u003e Run the driver search on this computer \u003d\u003e Select the driver from the list already installed drivers. Window appears with the list "Standard Types of Equipment", select the top item "show all devices", press the "Next" button \u003d\u003e Installing from the disk \u003d\u003e Overview, specify the driver folder, press "Open" and select the driver, click the button " Further"'.

Install Android_root.exe. When you first connected, an active Internet connection is required on your computer. Unpack z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.123-beta.installer.zip (the path as possible and without Russian letters, for example, "C: \\ Z1-Dualrecovery-Locked_Fixed")
Upon completion of all installations you need to restart your PC

4. For a successful Sony Xperia Z1 smartphone firmware (C6903), you need to return to the stock firmware C6903_14.1.g.1.534_pct_1276-7743

- Turn off the antivirus and firewall, copy the file C6903_14.1.g.1.534_pct_1276-7743.ftf copy to the folder / Flashtool / Firmwares
- run FlashTool.exe or FlashTool64.exe depending on the type installed in the OS (x86 or x64, respectively);
- Turn off the phone and wait for 30 seconds (so that all processes have completed). After 30 seconds. Press the button with the zipper icon. Choose "Flashmode", twice click on the firmware you need (or you can simply drag the desired firmware into the program window). Click the "Flash" button;

A window will appear with the phone connection request. Clamp the "Volume down" key and connect USB cable connected to a computer. Perhaps (when you first connected), the driver installation window will appear for your phone in this mode (Flashmode mode);

The FlashTool program should have identifying your phone, to start the phone firmware.

At the end, you have to slip words in the log Flashing finished (On the screenshot is highlighted in red). After these words, turn off the cable from the phone and turn it on.After rollback, the phone will stop seeing the cellular network. This is normal! After completing all the points of the instructions, everything will be fine.

5. We get root rights to Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903)

After the firmware, we turn on our smartphone, go to the settings and turn on the debugging mode in the phone (settings \\ Functions for developers \\ debugging via USB, put a tick). Then run the Kingo application Android root. (The first connection requires an active Internet connection on a computer);

We connect the phone to the PC, we wait when the application installs the driver and the root button will appear.

Press the root button and wait for the end of the process of obtaining rights super user on the phone Sony Xperia z1 (C6903);

Sony Kingo Android Root - Rooting

After successful routing, the phone must independently reboot and window will appear on the PC

Sony Kingo Android Root - FINISH

Boldly press the FINISH button, and turn off the phone from the cable USB.

If you have problems getting root`a on Windovs 8, use the VROOT program

6. Install Teamwin Recovery ( TWRP. ) (Custom recovery)

In the phone, turn on the debugging mode (settings \\ Functions for developers \\ Debugging by USB, put a tick). If there are no items in the "Settings" menu, do the following: go to the phone settings, looking for the item "On the phone", we find the lowest "Assembly number" item, we click several times until the item appears "functions for developers "; We connect smart to PC;
On PC launch Fail install.Bat. From the unpacked folder C: \\ z1-dualrecovery-locked_fixed; Then select the program that is installed as a superuser when receiving root;
Upon completion of the process, we turn off the smartphone from the PC and reboot it.

7. Installation of custom firmware 14.3.a.0.757_pct_1276-7743 (using TWRP)

Copy the firmware file (without unzipping - in the format ".zip") to the memory card (file C6903_14.3.a.0.757_odex_pct_1276-7743.flashable_1.0.zip (ODEX version) or C6903_14.3.a.0.757_denex_pct_1276-7743 .flashable_1.0.zip (Deodex version)).

Download the phone in TWPR mode (after the Sony inscription screen, press the "Volume" button after two vibration phone immediately release the button (the purple indicator blinks, the TWPR will start).
Clean the smartphone from unnecessary data, that is, do "wipe" in TWRP. After downloading the TWRP, a button with buttons will appear. We choose Wipe\u003e Advanced Wipe to put the ticks on the System, Data, Cache, Dalvik Cache on the "Swipe to Wipe" button wait for the end of the process (after the Vipe you have done in any way, do not turn off, do not reboot the phone - because it will turn into a brick);
We flash C6903_14.3.A.0.757_ODEX_PCT_1276-7743.flashable_1.0.zip (ODEX version) or C6903_14.3.a.0.757_denex_pct_1276-7743.flashable_1.0.zip (deodex version) Go to TWRP Select Install, select the file C6903_14.3.A.0.757_ODEX_PCT_1276-7743.Flashable_1.0.zip (ODEX version) or C6903_14.3.a.0.757_deodex_pct_1276-7743.flashable_1.0.zip (deodex version) (in order to choose a file from a map Memory, in the window that appears with a folder list, select the highest UP A LEVEL \\ EXTERNAL_SD \\ transferRED (the name of the last folder may differ depending on the memory card manufacturer)), select the file you need, spend the "Swipe to Confirm Flash" button, wait process ending);
After the installation is completed, turn off the phone (power button and volume up to three vibration);

8. We flash the firmware C6903_14.3.A.0.757_PCT_1276-7743 (Fix Camera)

Sony Xperia Z1. Can be updated without difficulty latest version OS both with the help of stock and custom firmware. Next, we are detailed by all the available options, as well as the necessary preparatory actions by completing which you will update your Sony Xperia Z1..

The easiest and most affordable option is OTA updates. Such updates in automatic mode are enrolled on the smartphone, and the installation of them is carried out in just a pair of touches. In this case, all settings and personal data remain in their places. The second option is a manual installation of official updates. In this case, you need to make wipe, so that all personal data is worth saving in the form of backups. This method We are needed if official updates got into the network but for your Sony Xperia. Z1 is still not available. Also, manual installation is suitable for correcting some errors and restore the warranty after using custom Rom "a.

In addition, you can update operating system Smartphone with custom firmware. In this case Sony Xperia Z1. Got an absolutely new user interface, different unique featuresAs well as an optimized version of the OS, which has a higher productivity and reduced energy consumption. To install the custom firmware, you will also need to make a wipe, so the preparatory stage includes creating backups, this time not only important data, files and settings, but also the OS itself as Nandroid Bacup. In addition, it is necessary to get root access and install the Recovery custom image.

For the second and third methods, you also need:

disable anti-virus protection on the computer;
enable USB debugging;
charge Sony Xperia Z1.;
use the update file that are specifically designed for Sony Xperia Z1;
aware that all responsibility for carrying out the operation to go to you.

Update Sony Xperia Z1 with OTA

1. Connect Sony Xperia Z1. to wiFi networks.

2. In the settings, open the item that contains information about the smartphone.

3. Select subparagraph with information about the firmware version.

4. If there is an OTA update - download and install them.

Update Sony Xperia Z1 manually

1. Download the update file for your Sony Xperia Z1. from the official site Sony.

2. Download and install on Flashtool PC. You can download.

3. Copy. FTF update file to the Firmware folder, which is related to Xperia Flashtool.

4. Open the FlashTool program and locate the update file for Xperia z1..

5. Turn off the smartphone.

6. When Flashtool issues a notification that Sony Xperia Z1. You must connect, connect the smartphone to the PC using a USB by climbing the volume button.

7. Wait until the update procedure passes.

Update Sony Xperia Z1 with

1. Once again we remind about root and recovery, without which the installation of the firmware is impossible.

2. Now you can download the update file that is designed for Sony Xperia Z1..

3. Also do not forget for Google services that may not be in a custom firmware.

4. Do not unpack both archives, just move them to your smartphone.

5. Turn off Sony Xperia Z1. And run the recovery mode.

6. Make Wipe: wipe Data. factory Reset. , wIPE CACHE PARTITION. and wipe Dalvick Cache..

7. Install the update file: install Zip From SD Card + choose Zip From SD Card.

8. Do these same actions for Google services.

9. Restart the smartphone: reboot System Now..

(C6903) - Fully, from beginning to end, read the instructions, then think again - whether it really needs you, and only then proceed to the firmware (or update) of the smartphone.

2. First, download all the necessary files to the PC (driver, programmer, firmware, etc.):

Install Driver fastBoot.:
When connecting the phone in mode fastBoot. (Click the "Volume Down" button), in the device manager on the PC, you will see a new device ' S1Boot FastBoot. '. The device will be indicated by an exclamation mark - drivers are not worth it. Right-click on this device \u003d\u003e Update drivers \u003d\u003e Survey the drivers on this computer \u003d\u003e Select the driver from the list of already installed drivers. Window appears with the list "Standard Types of Equipment", select the highest item "Show all devices", press the "Next" button \u003d\u003e Installing from the disk \u003d\u003e Overview, specify the driver folder, click "Open" and select the driver, click the " Further"'.

Install Android_root.exe. When you first connected, an active Internet connection is required on your computer. Unpack z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.123-beta.installer.zip (the path as shorter and without Russian letters, for example, "C: \\ z1-dualrecovery-locked_fixed")
Upon completion of all installations you need to restart your PC

4. For a successful Sony Xperia Z1 smartphone firmware (C6903), you need to return to the stock firmware C6903_14.1.g.1.534_pct_1276-7743

Turn off the antivirus and firewall, copy the file C6903_14.1.g.1.534_pct_1276-7743.ftf copy to the folder / Flashtool / Firmwares
- run FlashTool.exe or FlashTool64.exe depending on the type installed in the OS (x86 or x64, respectively);
- Turn off the phone and wait for 30 seconds (so that all processes have completed). After 30 seconds. Press the button with the zipper icon. Select "Flashmode", twice click on the firmware you need (or you can simply drag the desired firmware into the program window). Click the Flash button;

A window will appear with the phone connection request. Click the "Volume Down" key and connect the USB cable connected to the computer. Perhaps (when you first connected), the driver installation window will appear for your phone in this mode (Flashmode mode);

Flashing finished After rollback, the phone will stop seeing the cellular network. This is normal! After completing all the points of the instructions, everything will be fine.

5. We get root rights to Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903)

After the firmware, we turn on our smartphone, go to the settings and turn on the debugging mode in the phone (settings \\ Functions for developers \\ debugging via USB, put a tick). Then you run the Kingo root application (the first connection requires an active Internet connection on the computer);

We connect the phone to the PC, we wait when the application installs the driver and the root button will appear.

Click the root button and wait for the end of the process of obtaining super user rights on the Sony Xperia Z1 phone (C6903);

After successful routing, the phone must independently reboot and window will appear on the PC

Boldly press the FINISH button, and turn off the phone from the cable USB.

If you have problems getting root`a on Windovs 8, use the VROOT program

6. Install Teamwin Recovery ( TWRP. ) (Custom recovery)

In the phone, turn on the debugging mode (settings \\ Functions for developers \\ Debugging by USB, put a tick). If there is no "Developer Settings" menu, do the following: Go to the phone settings, looking for the item "On the phone", we find the lowest "assembly number" item, press several times until the "Functions for" appears developers "; We connect smart to PC;
On PC launch Fail install.Bat. From the unpacked folder C: \\ z1-dualrecovery-locked_fixed; Then select the program that is installed as a superuser when receiving root;
Upon completion of the process, we turn off the smartphone from the PC and reboot it.

7. Installation of custom firmware 14.3.a.0.757_pct_1276-7743 (using TWRP)

You load the phone in the TWPR mode (after appearing on the Sony inscription screen, press the "Volume Down" button after two vibration phone immediately release the button (the purple indicator blinks, TWPR will start).
Clean the smartphone from unnecessary data, that is, you do "Wipe" in TWRP. After downloading the TWRP, a button with buttons will appear. We choose Wipe\u003e Advanced Wipe put the ticks on the System, Data, Cache, Dalvik Cache spend on the "Swipe to Wipe" button waiting for the end of the process (after the Vipe you have done in any way, do not turn off, do not reboot the phone - because it will turn into a brick);
We flash C6903_14.3.A.0.757_ODEX_PCT_1276-7743.flashable_1.0.zip (ODEX version) or C6903_14.3.a.0.757_denex_pct_1276-7743.flashable_1.0.zip (deodex version) Go to TWRP Select Install, select the file C6903_14.3.A.0.757_ODEX_PCT_1276-7743.Flashable_1.0.zip (ODEX version) or C6903_14.3.a.0.757_deodex_pct_1276-7743.flashable_1.0.zip (deodex version) (in order to choose a file from a map Memory, in the window that appears with a folder list, select the highest UP A LEVEL \\ EXTERNAL_SD \\ transferred (the name of the last folder may differ depending on the memory card manufacturer)), select the file you need, spend the "Swipe to Confirm Flash" button, wait process ending);
After the installation is completed, turn off the phone (power button and volume up to three vibration);

8. We flash the firmware C6903_14.3.A.0.757_PCT_1276-7743 (Fix Camera)

Turn off the antivirus and firewall. Copy the file C6903_14.3.a.0.757_pct_1276-7743.ftf in the folder / Flashtool / Firmwares
Run on your PC file FlashTool.exe or FlashTool64.exe, depending on the type of OS installed in the computer (x86 or x64, respectively);
Turn off the phone and wait for 30 seconds until it turns off residually;
Press the button with the zipper icon. Select "Flashmode", twice click on the firmware you need (or you can simply drag the desired firmware into the program window). We remove all the checkboxes from the Wipe section, set the checkboxes to exclude (exclude) section System, No Final Verification. Click the Flash button;

A window will appear with the phone connection request. Clamp the "Volume Down" key and connect the USB cable connected to the computer;

The FlashTool program should have identifying your phone, to start the phone firmware.

At the end, you have to slip words in the log Flashing finished (On the screenshot is highlighted in red). After these words, turn off the cable from the phone and turn it on.

Usually the first launch of the smartphone after the firmware takes a lot more time than all the next, therefore do not panic, wait!

Xperia z1 to the latest firmware version with new version Android can be in several ways. In this material, everything is detailed possible methods Updates.
The most simple and accessible method is the possibility of "air" update (OTA). Updates of this type are supplied by manufacturers in automatic mode. In order for them to install just a couple of touches. Moreover, in this case, all personal data and OS settings are not deleted, but remain.
Another way to update Sony Xperia Z1 is the installation of official firmware in manual mode. Here you have to perform a wipe of data, so the latter is recommended to pre-save in the form backup. Such a method is relevant in situations when the network already has an official firmware for your model of the smartphone, but so far still updating the OTA does not work. In addition, it can be used in cases of need to restore official firmware With the return warranty on the gadget.
Another popular Sony Xperia Z1 update method is the installation of custom firmware. In this case, you can drastically change the interface and functionality of the device, with best optimizations and increased productivity, as well as get a number of other beneficial advantages. When installing custom firmware, it is strongly recommended to perform a backup of the entire memory, and besides, it is necessary to install it.

To take advantage of the second and third methods, you will need to do the following:
- disable anti-virus protection on the computer;
- activate on the gadget;
- Charge the Sony Xperia Z1 battery;
- Use the update file specifically designed for this model;
- It is understood that all responsibility for manipulation with a smartphone lies solely on the owner.

Upgrade Actions sony firmware Xperia Z1 by means of OTA:
1. Connect to the WiFi network to your Sony Xperia Z1.
2. Find in the settings and open the item in which the device information is specified.
3. Select the option with the firmware data.
4. If it indicates that updates are available, you must download them and install them.

Manual refresh method Sony Xperia Z1:
1. On the official site of Sony, find the update file for your Sony Xperia Z1 model and download it.
2. Load and install on your computer.
3. Copy the file with the extension.ftf (update file) in the reference to Xperia Flashtool Firmware folder.
4. Run the FlashTool application by the interface of which you want to find the update file suitable for Xperia Z1.
5. Disconnect the smartphone.
6. After receiving the notification from FlashTool that the gadget should be attached, it is necessary to quickly connect it through the USB connector to computer Sony Xperia Z1, it is necessary that the volume reduction button is clipped.
7. Wait until the update process occurs.

Update Sony Xperia Z1 by caustic firmware
1. Here, as before, it is necessary in obligatory Previously and.
2. Find and download the custom firmware, which is designed specifically on the Sony Xperia Z1 model.
3. In addition, it is necessary to find and download the services of Google, which may not be in the new firmware.
4. Move or copy both archives to the smartphone without unpacking.
5. Disconnect the gadget, after which you download it to the recovery mode.
6. Perform Wipe with commands wIPE DATA Factory Reset, Wipe Dalvick Cache and Wipe Cache Partition.
7. Install the update file using functions install Zip From SD Card and then Choose Zip From SD Card.
8. Similarly, item 7 Use the same commands to install Google services.
9. Restart the gadget from the main menu using the command: Reboot System Now.