Can be changed using the SP program Flash Tool. It is suitable for Sony devices on android database. Modern phone It has many different functions. And these are not only calls and SMS messages. With such devices, you can go online, communicate in chat rooms, watch videos, learn news, use navigators. Very often operating systems with updated options, more convenient interface, new features. If you want to try them, it will be useful to learn how to flash the phone via FlashTool. To do this, you will need a computer.

Firmware must be changed if it does not work. The device slows down, freezes, it turns off without the user's knowledge or the settings itself, does not open the system or installed applications. Of course, problems can be associated with the hardware breakdown of the gadget. But before carrying it in repair service Or buy a new one, try downloading a new OS.

Incorrect firmware using FlashTool can end the device badly. Loading Firmware through third-party programs sometimes leads to errors. The same problems arise if you install custom (Custom) software. These are informal programs that users themselves create. Therefore, go on new systemIf you are surely sure that it works. If the device under warranty, nor the manufacturer nor the seller will be responsible for incorrect loading of the program.

Sp is incompatible with some kind of smartphones. It interacts perfectly with the whole line of Xperia. Even with old models. But it is absolutely not suitable for Samsung devices - to change the OS, they need an ODIN program.

Before reflashing the phone via FlashTool, do the following:

Before downloading Firmware, you need to configure the phone:

Further actions depend on the software version.

Firmware through the "Classic" Flashtool

Here is how to install the firmware via FlashTool:

1. Run the program.
2. In the Options menu, select Port (COM Port), to which the phone was previously connected.
3. The "Download Agent" line will automatically indicate the path to the file with the extension.bin.
4. Click the Scatter-Loading button and select the TXT file in the directory in which the firmware is located. It is usually called "[Device Model] _android_scatter_emmc.txt."
5. Turn off the phone. Remove and paste the battery.
6. Connect it to the computer using a USB cable.
7. Download Firmware must start automatically.
8. If this did not happen, disable the device from the PC, pull out again and put the battery and try installing the new OS again.
9. Turn on the phone. The system will not boot immediately.

FlashTool 0.9.x.

1. Unpack the archive in which the firmware is located (there must be a file in format.ftf), in the folder / FlashTool / Firmwares. That is, in the root directory of this program.
2. Run it.
3. Press the button with a lightning icon.
4. Check the marker "Flashmode" and confirm the action.
5. In the "Sourse Folder" field, the path to Firmware must be specified. If it is not there, click on the ellipsis icon and find the directory with the FTF file manually.
6. On the left there will be a list of versions of software. Select the firmware you need.
7. Click on the Flash button below.
8. Tool will begin preparation for download. The information window will be the inscription "Preparing Files for Flashing".
9. A few minutes later the alert Waiting for Flashmode will pop up.
10. Disable the phone.
11. Hold the volume button.
12. Not releasing it, connect the device to the PC.
13. Flash Tool will automatically download Firmware. When the process is completed, "Flashing Finished" will appear.

Firmware should be rearranged only in extreme cases. Since there may be various problems and errors. There is a risk that after an unsuccessful installation, the phone cannot be restored.

Do not disconnect the device from the PC during boot, do not interrupt it. If Flash Tool does not install the firmware, it is possible, the case is in drivers or version operating system. Try using another software.

Creating a ftf file

FIRMWARE files can be turned into an FTF image. This method is designed for Xperia models. To get software for the device, you need XperiaFirm and Flash Tool 0.9.x.

1. Find on the Internet, download and run it.
2. In the list on the left, select the model of your gadget.
3. Click on the "Check All" button at the top. A list of firmware for all countries and operators will appear.
4. Click on the Firmware assembly number you need.
5. Versions will appear on the right. Click on one of them.
6. The "DOWNLOADER" window opens with information about software. Remember or write it down. In particular, the lines "Market" and "Release". It will come in handy later.
7. Mark the "Unpack Automatically" item.
8. Click "Download".
9. Specify the directory in which you want to save files.

Now you need to act through FlashTool.

1. Run the program.
2. If an error appears, delete everything from the Firmwares folder and try again.
3. Go to the Tool - Bundles - Create menu.
4. In the "Select Source Folder" field, click the button with the ellipsis.
5. Specify the path to the folder with the firmware. Her files will appear in the list on the left.
6. Double-click on the line next to the word "Device". Select the model of your gadget.
7. Now you will need the assembly data recorded earlier. In the Branding field, enter a value from "Market", in the "Version" field - values \u200b\u200bfrom "Release".
8. In the Folder List list, select all the files and click on the right arrow icon. They should be in the "Firmware Content" section.
9. Click on "Create" and wait for the end of the process.
10. The FTF file will be placed in the Firmwares folder.

With Flash Tool without extra effort Remove Sony smartphones. But with an incorrect approach to installing Firmware, malfunctions may occur. Therefore, it is necessary to do it carefully, following the instructions.

This instruction will help update your device or return to previous version software.

The first steps

1. Make sure your smartphone Sony Xperia. Fully charged (preferably).

2. Make sure you use the USB cable from the box (Corporate).

3. Download and install FlashTool:

After installing the program, a shortcut should appear on the desktop. If this has not happened, look for FlashTool in the root directory of your computer - usually it C: / Flashtool

4. Install drivers from Flashtool folder - C: / Flashtool / Drivers / Flashtool-Drivers.exe.

If you have any problems when installing drivers on Windows 10, 8.1 or 8 - Follow.

5. Download the firmware for your smartphone Sony Xperia in format .ftf.(Firmware can be found on the Internet or on the 4PDA website) and put in the folder C: / Flashtool / Firmwares /

Starting with the version FlashTool 0.9.18.5 Focus file must be put in the folder
C: / User / User Name / .flashTool / Firmwares /

Firmware process

1. Run the FlashTool program.

2. After starting the program, click on the zipper icon. In the window that appears, select and click on Ok

3. On the left side of the window, select the firmware. In point WIPE.put the ticks on "DATA", "Cache"and "Appslog". Click "Flash"

4. In the new window you will see a graphical instruction of your actions: Turn off the phone and with a swollen volume button DOWN, to plug USB cable to a computer. Next follows the firmware process.

5. We are waiting for messages about the successful firmware " Flashing finished«.

6. Turn off your smartphone from the computer. After the firmware, the first switching on the smartphone will last about 2-3 minutes. Do not panic and wait for the OS download.

Attention!

All your personal data - music, photos and videos located on internal memory Smartphone will be deleted, including call log, contacts, SMS, etc.

Note from an anonymous guest - in addition to the article

I want to unsubscribe about the work done. "Potenty" - Xperia M2 Dual (2302), vaccination is the official firmware of the Orthodox Kata (4.4.4), the operating table - Win7 x64. "Kosyaki" with whom I encountered:

1) When installing drivers from Flashtool \\ Drivers, pay attention to the following - first in the properties of the file, compatibility, specify compatibility with Vista and run on behalf of the administrator;

2) when the driver is sampled, the black magic and nichrome does not work, noted all - it takes off (Windows shouts, they say, counterfeit, choose "Equally install this driver");

3) In FlashTool, when you chose the firmware, install all the checkboxes in the Wipe section (there is no default), in other places, do not put them. (if you do not execute this item, get an endless load, "not take off");

4) In the subject there is a phrase "The first download goes very long." I clarify if the download goes more than 10 minutes, it means that something went wrong;

5) If something went wrong, you need to press something sharp (I am a pointed match) Off button, which is next to the SIM card slots (under the cover) and start all over again.

As a result of the operation, I have a wonderful smart with an excellent system, everything shines and plows. With one hand, contacts with the sim import, the second - tears spikely wipe.

Note from StrikeResh - if it gives an error "This Bundle Is Not Valid"

So. Hey guys. 2018 on the courtyard, I bought a new Z2) updated to 6 android, but yes, as some - the volume of sound was not enough. Before that, specially checked, on the 4th really much louder and all the rules. And somehow suspiciously crushed the battery ...
Decided to roll back, a bunch of all shifted
Everything did strictly according to the instructions. Stretty nowhere.
Yes, there was a mistake: - Error - Root: This Bundle Is Not Valid
Her ignoring
From the first time I did not succeed. Lol.
when I connected to the campaucker - Windows began to maintain some kind of driver, and the program wrote a failure
But I did not hold, and I tried everything again
Earned. Send the download band. Percentages on 90 stopped sharply and did not move. The shower in the heels went nafig) But fortunately thinking from the minute two or three, everything was successfully completed, and the cherished words about "Flashing Finished" appeared in front of me. Only the phone started, yes, you need to wait as a trying on beautiful blue waves, it is normal. As a result - everything came out better nowhere.
Do not be afraid to try, and thanks to the owners of the site for everything. Guys, from the soul!

All you do, you do at your own risk! Responsibility for your "curves hands" we do not carry! If for some reason you spoiled your device, you will only blame you!

To write this manual, we fought the beginning of the regional update of the Xperia Z3 and Z2 devices to new version Lollipop systems. At that time, some are already rejoicing new firmwareOthers are waiting for it in their region, and sometimes quite a long time. Therefore, it was decided to write this detailed manul on how to flash Sony Xperia using two XPerifirm and Flashtool programs. The firmware process is absolutely not difficult and the instruction will suit all models of smartphones and Sonya tablets Iquisper. It can be used both to install new firmware and rollback to more old versionWhat can also be needed.

How to flash Sony Xperia smartphone - step-by-step instruction On the example of Xperia Z2 firmware before Android Lollipop

Before you start, you need to remember - everything you will do is done exclusively to your start and risk! The site administration is not responsible for all the actions you have done - it is worth understanding. Read the instructions from the letter to the letter and delve into the entire process, keep care. For the firmware there is no need to unlock the bootloader, you do not need to have root. Also replacing the firmware in this way does not affect the warranty - warranty service is not lost. Before starting, we recommend creating backup Your system.

Process preparation

1. Initially, you need: Go to the settings - the developer parameters and check the box opposite the desired item.
2. Go to Settings - Security and check the box next to "Unknown Sources".
3. All drivers for your smartphone model must be installed on your smartphone. The best way Install all drivers - install PC Companion program. You can also initially put the FlashTool program and find the most recent Drivers In the folder "C: \\ Flashtool \\ Drivers", from where to carry them out.

Getting firmware using xperifirm(If you have already downloaded the ftf firmware file, you can immediately go to the item. If not, then follow further instructions.)
It's simple super app, whose developers are hard for hand.

The process of creating the firmware using FlashTool

1. First of all, load the FlashTool program and install it - link
2. To start the program, go to the PC to the Folder of its installation, which is in "C: \\ Flashtool" and run the executable FlashTool.exe file. If the program issues an error, then it is possible to clear the contents of the folder "C: \\ Flashtool \\ FirmWares".
   
   
3. After starting the program, open the Tools tab - Bundles - Create
   
   
4. In the window that opens, you must click on the three-point button in the "Select Source Folder" item and select a folder with a previously loaded firmware.
   
   
   
5. After that, in the window, you will see that all fools firmware are downloaded to "Folder List". Tap twice on the hidden field "Devices" to select your smartphone model or tablet.
   
   
   
6. Enter the values \u200b\u200bto the "Branding" and "Version" fields to be remembered when loading the firmware.
   
   
   
7. Highlight all files in the "Folder List" window and click on the right arrow button to transfer all the files to the "Firmware Content" window and click the Create button.
   
   
   
8. After that, the process of creating a ftf-file firmware will begin, which will end the appropriate inscription. The firmware files will be created and moved to the folder "C: \\ Users \\ the name of the PC \\ .flashtool \\ Firmwares \\" (in the creation window will be specified).
   
   
   
   

Sony Xperia firmware process using FlashTool

1 . Make sure your smartphone Sony Xperia. Fully charged (preferably).

2 . Make sure you use the USB cable from the box (Corporate).

3 . Download and install the FlashTool program - http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php.

After installing the program, a shortcut should appear on the desktop. If this has not happened, look for FlashTool in the root directory of your computer - usually it C: / Flashtool

4 . Install drivers from Flashtool folder - C: / FlashTool / Drivers / Flashtool-Drivers.exe.

If you have any problems when installing drivers on Windows 10, 8.1 or 8 - Follow.

5 . Download in format .ftf.and put in the folder C: / Flashtool / Firmwares /

Starting with the version FlashTool 0.9.18.5 Focus file must be put in the folder
C: / User / User Name / .flashTool / Firmwares /

Firmware process

1 . Run the FlashTool program.

2 . After starting the program, click on the zipper icon. In the window that appears, select Flashmode. And click on Ok

3 . On the left side of the window, select the firmware. In point WIPE.put the ticks on "DATA", "Cache"and "Applog". Click "Flash"

4 . In the new window you will see a graphical instruction of your actions: Turn off the phone and with a swollen volume button DOWN, Connect the USB cable to the computer. Next follows the firmware process.

5 . We are waiting for messages about the successful firmware " Flashing finished".

6 . Turn off your smartphone from the computer. After the firmware, the first switching on the smartphone will last about 2-3 minutes. Do not panic and wait for the OS download.

Attention!

All your personal data - music, photos and videos, located on internal memory Smartphone will be deleted, including call log, contacts, SMS, etc.

All you do, you do at your own risk! Responsibility for your "curves hands" we do not carry! If for some reason you spoiled your device, you will only blame you!

How to flash Sony Xperia?

Sony Xperia is a ruler various tablets and smartphones. Back in 2010, Sony Ericsson released a series of models based on Android called Xperia X10. After that, the company has completely reoriented to Xperia and until 2013 prepared 27 Android smartphones Xperia, which are quite popular. If you are also its owner, you should figure out how to flash Sony Xperia.

Firmware smartphones

Consider in more detail how to perform the firmware of the smartphone with flashTool programs . This program is designed to work with devices Sony.prepared on the basis of Android.

Downloading the program

To begin with, you need to download from the official site FlashTool and install this program on the personal Computer . Then proceed to the installation. At the very beginning of installation, the program will require the installation path. In our case, this path will look like this: "C: / Flashtool /". In fact, the installation path can be any (disk with or disc d).

Installation of drivers

If the companion was already installed on your computer and it clearly found the device, then in this case the installation of the drivers can be skipped. Note that when installing FlashTool, the PC Companion program must be disabled. If the PC Companion was not previously not put on the PC, then the drivers must be put manually. So, open the folder with the FlashTool program. In our case, it is located at C: / Flashtool. Then go to an existing DRIVERS folder and open the file "FlashTool-Drivers.exe" directly. In the driver that appears, the driver installation window selects the desired string with the name of your device, for example, Xperia Sola, and then click "Next" to install the driver.

"Download" official firmware on PC

The official firmware on your model can be found thanks search engines the Internet. In the search bar, you must enter the following phrase: " Official firmware plus a phone model. " After that you fall on various sources with firmware from official manufacturers, it is for that device that you need. After the third point is completed, we return to our instructions and follow further.

Unzipping

If you pay attention to the firmware file at the end assigns the ".tft" format. If the firmware found, or rather the file, has an inscription in the end .Zip, .tar, .rar, then such a file must be unzipped. After that, the firmware file.TFT is moving to a folder, which is located at: "C: / Flashtool / Firmwares /".

Directly firmware device

In the C. folder installed program Find a file called "FlashTool.exe". Click on the "zipper", and then on "Flashmode". After such a procedure, you will watch the firmware file, which was even previously shipped at C: / Flashtool / FirmwareS /. It is extremely recommended in the process of installing a tick with the inscription "Wipe Data". "WIPE DATA" means full reset Settings, and it allows you to exclude the appearance of errors and lags in the device. Next click on "Flash", turn off the phone, clamp the volume on the device "down" and connect a USB cable. Before the installation is completed, it is forbidden to remove the cable from the device until Flashing Finished appears.

Last updated: October 5th 2017.

Official firmware for Sony Xperia

Sony is working on updating software For Android for your XPERIA series, updating updates via OTA or Sony PC Companion. Nevertheless, these updates affected different regions at different times, and some regions immediately received updates, while others suffered from a long delay.

If in the near future android Update Will not be successful for your region, you can try to update xperia device manually. You can flash the firmware manually by flashing the FlashTool firmware file on the Sony Flash tool. You can also download the firmware in stock from the Sony server and create your own FTF file and burn it on your own device. This guide shows you how to do it.

First step:DownloadOfficial Representative Sony XperiaFirmwareFileSets using Xperifirm:

1. Find out what the latest firmware version is available for your device. Navigate to the official site of Sony to get the last assembly number.
2. Download and remove Xperifirm
3. Run Xperia Firm application. This is a black icon, as you can see in this photo. When it opens, a list of devices will appear. Click on the model number of your device.

1. After you have chosen your device, you will see the firmware and information about the firmware. There will be four tabs:

• CDA: country code
• Market: Region
• Operator: firmware supplier
• Latest version: assembly number

1. Look at what assembly number matches last Number Assembly and in which region you want to download.
2. Correctly select the firmware. Do not load the configured firmware if you have a device that supports transportation. Do not load branded firmware if you have an open device.
3. Double-click on the desired firmware. The third column in the same window will give you the assembly number. Click on the assembly number, and you will see the download option as in this photo.

1. Click "Download", then select the path you want to save file sets. Select to download.

1. When the download is completed, go to the second stage

Second step: Create FTF using Sony Flashtool.

1. Load Sony Flashtool. and install it on your PC or laptop /
2. Open Sony Flashtool.
3. Tools-\u003e Bundles -\u003e FileSet decrypt. The little window will be iPen.
4. Select the folder to which you downloaded files using xperifrim.
5. You should see the files listed in the ävialable field.
6. Select "File Set" and place them in the "Files for Conversion" field.
7. Click "Convert". It will take 5 to 10 minutes.
8. When decryption is over, a new window called Bundler will open. This will allow you to create an FTF file.
9. If the Bundler window does not open, open it by clicking on Flashtool\u003e Tools\u003e Bundles\u003e Create. Then select the FileSet source folder.
10. There is an empty panel from the device from the SELSCTOR device, click on it, then enter the firmware area / operator. Enter the firmware assembly number.
11. Bring all files except .Ta files, to the contents of the firmware and click "Create".
12. Wait until the creation of FTF is completed.

1. FTF Installation Catalog\u003e Flashtool\u003e
2. Firmware firmware

Did you miss this firmware?

What do you think about it?

For those who want to start the way to create own firmware for Sony based on officials you need to know how to unpack sony firmware FTF format.

What is necessary?

1. Computer

2. Download last version not official firmwareFlashtool and install

3. Download Unix Manager EXT2EXPLORE.EXE Images

3. Download and install free 7-zip archiver

4. FTF Sony Firmware Firmware

Instruction How to unpack Sony FTF Firmware

1. Right-click on FTF firmware - Open archive or unpack from the archive

2. After installed FlashTool, go along the way C: FlashTool

3. Run FlashTool and select the menu in the Panel Tools. -> Sin editor

4. Select the extracted FTF firmware, the SIN file in Sin Editor and press Extract Data. After that, the process of converting the firmware file to the read view will begin.

5. At the output you can get new file. With extension yassf2. or ext4. or eLF.

If the file *. yassf2.

Select Tools -\u003e Yaffs2, after which a window appears to select a file, select a file with extension * .yasff2.

In a couple of minutes you will get the folder with the files that were in the firmware

If the * .ext4 or * .elf file

1. If you have a file with expansion * .elf.then rename in * .exT4.

2. Start the previously downloaded EXT2EXPLORE program, select the firmware file after which it will appear in the firmware content window, you can now save the contents.

What's next?

If you plan to further create a flashing update.zip, then it is necessary to go to the article - Creating Updater Script

How to remove the kernel from ftf firmware?

To get the "correct" core for firmware using Update.zip, all the same FlashTool will be required.

1. Open the FTF firmware by archiver and remove kernel.sin.