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[Tutorial]Full Unlock Lumia 710 in Windows using NSS Pro(DETAILED)[UPDATED]

First of all this is not my work, i was not able to the team with this, but i was following everything and have a heads up as well..
Note : Links Updated
biktor_gj over at XDA along with ULTRASHOT managed this.
NOTE : IF YOU HAVE A LUMIA 800 WITH QUALCOMM , PM ME
Second : IF YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU READ PLEASE DO NOT TRY THIS!
GET IN TOUCH WITH ME OR A MOD, WE WILL HELP YOU.
I CAN TRY TO HELP YOU REMOTELY BUT WE'LL NEED TO ADJUST THE TIME.
Third : There is some risk in this if you dont do it correct by yourself, myself and no one is responsible for your device.
This is all under your own risk.
Even if we help you i tell you till now i havent nor any of my friends havent bricked a phone.
To make sure, we are well aware of how this works.
You need Something called as a Qualcomm on 800 and 710
For a 710 device , any 710 can be unlocked, even if it has a DLOAD.
For an 800, only a device showing up as Qualcomm can be unlocked.
A DLOAD in 800 cannot be unlocked as yet.
To know what type of Loader you have follow this :
Open device manager in you PC (Just so you dont miss the driver installation, its better view able in Device manager)
Power off your phone , dont plug the USB as yet.
Hold VOLUME UP button and plug the USB in the PC.
Check device manager.
You will have a DLOAD or a Nokia cable connectivity or a Qualcomm technology.
In case of DLOAD and Nokia cable connectivity. Nothing else will be noticeable.
If you get a Qualcomm, u will get a box to format Disk, say NO!
SO now
Qualcomm = unlocked bootloader
DLOAD = Locked bootloader
* UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER = NO NCS = YES CUSTOM ROM
* LOCKED BOOTLOADER = YES NCS = NO CUSTOM ROM
For Lumia 710 users, u need to flash a Qualcomm bootloader (Unlocked bootloader) to enable Qualcomm , so u can Full Unlock your device.
If You have DLOAD, follow the full tuto.
IF you have a Qualcomm, goto step B.
[glow=red,2,300]Important : Flashing a CUSTOM ROM, to full unlock your phone will need a HARD RESET , in which you will loose all your data.
I would recommend you back up all your data, mostly just sync your pics and stuff of you PC and sync your contacts to your LIVE ID.[/glow]
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A.To install Qualcomm Bootloader in Lumia 710:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9kM0hDMgWA&feature=youtu.be
1.Download the new version NSS
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rjn2ffwau8drfnn
2.Extract to a folder, start the program.A folder named "loaders" will be created in the NSS folder.
3.Download this : http://www.4shared.com/rar/RmIuS9gP/qualcomm_bootloader_files_for_.html
4.Insert the 2 loaders from above link in \loaders\special\wp7\
RM803_12w07_prod_generic_nokia_osbl.esco &
RM803_11w48_prod_raw_nokia_osbl.bin
5.Install these drivers:
http://www.4shared.com/rar/W5cHhg6V/winusb_drivers_x86.html for 32 bit users
http://www.4shared.com/rar/Iz4Y5JEm/winusb_drivers_x64.html * for 64 bit users
6.Now select "Nokia USB Connectivity" in NSS in the white box.
6. Go to Flashing->WP7 Tools->Install.
DONE.
Now you have an unlocked bootloader, so u can flash a custom ROM.
head to 2nd part.
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B.To flash a Full unlocked rom in Lumia 710:
Before flashing i would suggest you use this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25126572&postcount=642
so you dont have to go through for the activation code.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV-CkXFz3ZI&feature=youtu.be
1.Download any of these Custom ROMs
RainbowMod for Lumia 710 [Updated 28.07.2012] : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654415
Rataplan V1.0 - WP 7.8 for Lumia 710 All languages : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1937317
Lumiatrix 5 - [WP 7.8] - [ALL LANGUAGES!!] by vova1609 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1899973
2.Extract both the files in same folder (select both rar files and right click>extract here)
3.You will get a file new-os.nb
4.Open NSS PRO
5.Go To Flashing - >WP7 Tools
6.Power on Phone normally and connect it using USB cable.
7.Let Windows Find your phone with correct drivers.
8.On Bottom - Left choose Nokia USB Connectivity.
9.Click On DETECT
10.Select "Normal Mode", "OSBL Mode" from the dropdown boxes.
11.Now click on "OS File" and choose the ".NB" file you want to flash.
12.Click on "Write OS".
13.Wait till it flashes and then when it says done, unplug your device and remove the battery.
Now reinsert and switch on.
In case your phone is not detected by the PC,
Run NSS PRO as administrator
Power off your phone and disconnect the USB from the PC
Now hold volume UP key and plug it into the USB
Then you should be able to Write OS perfectly.
14.While entering LIVE ID during setup it asks for activation code.
Go here HERE
Chat with them and ask for activation code and enter it in the device and proceed.
I am not responsible fro any damage done to your device, you take all responsibility for what you do.

Backup your DPP partition or use my tool to avoid lost the activation code
Then the step 14 is not needed

dewe said:
Backup your DPP partition or use my tool to avoid lost the activation code
Then the step 14 is not needed
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Thanks mate..
could u help me with link?
I will add it to the thread, and give both ways as optional for which people feel easier

surya467 said:
Thanks mate..
could u help me with link?
I will add it to the thread, and give both ways as optional for which people feel easier
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use this tool,skip the dsp and usp,it isn't need bakup the dpp!
the thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1665821

Thanks for the info. You are great.
Sent from my Lumia 710 using Board Express

I have a problem
After I installed Qualcomm Bootloader in Lumia 710
He offered me a disc format, and I made ​​it
In this context my Nokia will no longer turns
When you connect the USB cable does not recognize my drivers
Is there help?

Moki1 said:
I have a problem
After I installed Qualcomm Bootloader in Lumia 710
He offered me a disc format, and I made ​​it
In this context my Nokia will no longer turns
When you connect the USB cable does not recognize my drivers
Is there help?
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Hi,
If the Qcom loader still running in RAM - yes, you can fix. If removed from USB,
watchdog restarted it, battery drained, etc - no way for now to fix.
Regards

Bph&co said:
Hi,
If the Qcom loader still running in RAM - yes, you can fix. If removed from USB,
watchdog restarted it, battery drained, etc - no way for now to fix.
Regards
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Uh
Whether these in service to know what it is if you send him to complain?

iv mentioned clearly in red..NO! for a format!! :/

surya467 said:
iv mentioned clearly in red..NO! for a format!! :/
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oh and I know now, but before I had read everything.
But let me how to make my Nokia
No one initial bzzzz so nothing impossible with her.

bit worried bout that!
ill have a word around and let u knw..

thanks for this guide
I'm kinda noobish with WP flashing, I have a T-Mobile USA branded Lumia 710 and I've heard that the Nokia Network Setup app has been missing for months now, if I am unable to get it with the stock ROM will I be able to flash like an official Indian ROM with this guide? someone told me a version that has preloaded the Nokia Network Setup on it, I've heard also about Russian versions...
any feedback would be appreciated

giodelgado said:
thanks for this guide
I'm kinda noobish with WP flashing, I have a T-Mobile USA branded Lumia 710 and I've heard that the Nokia Network Setup app has been missing for months now, if I am unable to get it with the stock ROM will I be able to flash like an official Indian ROM with this guide? someone told me a version that has preloaded the Nokia Network Setup on it, I've heard also about Russian versions...
any feedback would be appreciated
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this guide is for flashing a 710 with custom ROM
and the network app is missing...
u might need to download an older firmware for this.
but i would suggest u stick to updated, since there is a huge improvement in battry

surya467 said:
this guide is for flashing a 710 with custom ROM
and the network app is missing...
u might need to download an older firmware for this.
but i would suggest u stick to updated, since there is a huge improvement in battry
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thanks, I flashed 1600.3031.8773.12121 Nokia RM-803 Country Variant United Kingdom GB V5 BLACK (059N2L6) Tango from Navifirm, it's unbranded and has the nokia network Setup app

great

Facebook link not working
Facebook link not working....
Can you post it again?
Never mind ..got it...flashed

Hi! Thanks for this simple to understand but amazing guide! I did it, but when finish the phone asks me for the PIN number. I entered the default carrier PIN of my SIM card and it says that it's incorrect PIN. Is this number it asks the activation code you mentioned a few posts ago?

kalya said:
Facebook link not working....
Can you post it again?
Never mind ..got it...flashed
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Link fixed

Harlley Sathler said:
Hi! Thanks for this simple to understand but amazing guide! I did it, but when finish the phone asks me for the PIN number. I entered the default carrier PIN of my SIM card and it says that it's incorrect PIN. Is this number it asks the activation code you mentioned a few posts ago?
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The PIN should be your carrier PIN, the other part is the activation code for LIVE services

You should put a direct link to the dev website because a new version is available

Heres how to hard reset Sony Xperia Ion if you forgot your lock code

After having a hard time finding it , I was able to get help from Sony. So I hope this helps someone who , like me, could not get find a solution. If this helps you, click thank me.
To unlock your phone from the Pattern Lock, please follow the steps below:
Download PC Companion from Sony Website
Turn the phone off and disconnect it from the computer. Run the Software.
1. No matter what the program says do not connect the phone until you complete step 9.
2. In the welcome screen if asked click on Start, next you will be shown what Media Go offers, click on "next" then you will see a presentation on what Support Zone offers, click on "Finish".
3. In the next section from "Support Zone” and "Media Go" new select “Support Zone" and click on start.
4. On the next page select "Software Update" and click on "Start".
***At this point if you get an error stating that "unable to install update components" or "server is busy”, please proceed to step 12.
5. The program will say that there is no phone connected and will ask you to connect but disregard that and instead choose the option to "Repair Phone". (The program will issue you a warning on the content that you will lose during the update). Please be aware that any data saved only in your phone memory will be erased as part of the Phone Repair.
6. Choose Continue.
7. After that, the program will download the necessary information (several minutes) and it will present you with a list of phones.
8. Choose the Xperia Ion from the list (close to the bottom of the list) by clicking on the icon for the phone. Then click on "Next". Then you will see a new section telling you how to connect the phone. (Don't connect it yet!).
At this point the phone must be off and disconnected from the PC.
9. Connect the cable to the PC but not to the phone, then while pressing and holding the volume down key connect the cable to the phone and keep holding the volume down key until the program says "The update of your phone has started..." (In some cases a message of "Installing drivers" will appear before the message of "The update of your phone has started..." is shown.).
10. If the steps were not followed exactly the phone will turn on and it will request that you "Proceed with the following steps, slide down the notification bar". If this happens disconnect the phone from the cable, turn it off and repeat from step 9).
11. If PC Companion proceeds correctly with the update it will tell you to release the back key. Wait for the update to finish and follow instructions on the screen.
12. If you receive the message: “Unable to install update components".
a. Close PC Companion.
b. Install Java from: www dot java dot com
c. Start Pc companion again and try to do the software unlock process once more

Wouldn't that be easier if you just flash it with stock Rom using flash tool?

randy_c said:
Wouldn't that be easier if you just flash it with stock Rom using flash tool?
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Wouldn't that be too easy?
In Soviet Russia ROM flash YOU!

nvm

Thk´s
Work for me thanks a lot
Sony Xperia Lte28at
Used Power + VolDown until vibrate 3 times then upgrade.

Thanks, worked for me on my Xperia SP

It is easier to flash using Flashtool instead of using Sony PC Companion or SUS which requires a net connection.. Just download the tft File and flash it using flashtool.:angel:

Thankx. This worked. Saved a friend's phone from the dreadful unlock pattern lockout. Most people are not aware of such rescue technique's so thankx a lot.

Worked for me
Thanks for the instructions! Worked great with Xperia X10i.

Thank you so much! worked on my Xperia SP too!

I have LT26i, which model should I choose?

xristosdino said:
I have LT26i, which model should I choose?
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Xperia S or Xperia SL, both are same.

Unlock Xperia Play Bootloader and Install custom firmware.

Hi all I'm a noob so apologies if this is the wrong place but Im having serious issues unlocking the bootloader on my xperia play. I want to unlock it as I'm having issues connecting to the wifi. A search of the internet shows no help as my wifi doesn't even turn on whilst my searches seemed aimed towards those whos wifi was on but not connecting to visible routers. I've done a factory reset and re installed up to date software using sonys pc companion but had 0 Joy. I've tried various routers such as those at works and cafe but nothing.
After a while of searching for answers I decide to try unlocking the phone for custom firmware just to see if it work but Im either overlooking something or am just a failure. I visit the unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ webpage and start to follow the somewhat confusing 16 steps.
1. First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu. I follow the instruction no problem and move to step 2.
2. In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked. I do and the phone says it can be unlocked. I do and the phone says it can be unlocked.
3. On your computer, click Continue at the bottom of this page to start the unlock boot loader process.
4. Read through the information in the pop up window and click Yes, I’m sure, if you are still confident you want to unlock the boot loader.
5. Read through and accept the legal terms. Click I Accept.
6. Enter your name, a valid email adress and the first 14 digits of your phone’s IMEI or MEID number (remove the last digit if necessary). Click Submit. You can view the IMEI or MEID number by entering *#06# on your phone.
7. The unlock boot boot loader key will be sent to your email. Save it for later use. I follow ructions and now have the unlock key sat in my inbox.
8. Download and install the latest Android SDK from developer.android.com. I followed the link downloaded and installed the program leaving its folder on the desktop but the folder it came is called adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20130219 not sure if that matters.
9. Download and unzip this file. This is the standard android_winusb.inf-file, with a few lines of code added to enable Fastboot to support Sony and Sony Ericsson devices. Make sure you are running Google USB Driver package revision 4 or higher in your Android SDK. You can see current Google USB Driver package revision in the SDK Manager. I followed the link and unzipped a sing file called " android-winusb.inf" and leave it on the desktop for safe keeping. Google usb is installed as revision 7.
10. Place the unzipped file in the usb_driver folder, located in the Android SDK > extras > google folder on your computer. Accept to replace the old android_winusb.inf-file with the new file. If you can't find the usb_driver folder, please install the Google USB Driver Packager using the Android SDK manager. I take the file from my desktop and drag it to theadt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20130219 folder go to sdk > extras > google and finalyy went in to usb_driver folder and pasted android_winusb.inf-file, there I was prometed and chose to replace the orginal.
11. Turn of the phone. So I did.
12. On your phone, push and hold the Fastboot button at the same time as you connect the phone to the computer with a USB-cable. The Fastboot button may differ between different phone models. See the Fastboot buttons page for more information on what button use on your phone. From research I figured the fast boot button was the search button. I plug in the cable and the blue led shows on the top of the phone. The computer also makes an unusual connection noise (beeps 3x) but shows no pop ups asking what I wanted to do with connected device.
13. On your computer, you will be asked for drivers. Point to the usb_driver folder where you placed the android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android Boot loader Interface-file. [COLOR="Blue"]This is the point where Im BAFFLED. I have no clue what to do. At no point was I asked for drivers. Looking online Im not the only one to have been confused at this point but Im yet to find an answer that I understand to solver the problem. Its something to do with using device manager to solect s1 boot fastboot and install the driver manauly by searching for it on the pc but I cant for the life of me figure the full process out. [/COLOR]
Step 14, 15, and 16 seem self explanatory but if no one can help with step 13 I'm screwed. Any help would be appricated. I'll worry about the installation of custom firmware later, there are hundred of how instructions on how to do it so Im sure Ill have a bit more success if I can get that far. Ive been going at this all night so thanks in advance for any help.

[Q] How do I flash FTF without Flashtool?

my device (c6506) isn't supported by Flashtool.
how do I flash without using Flashtool
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Already responded to you in another thread. Use FlashTool by Androxyde, not the official one from Sony. Works beautifully with C6506.

kt-Froggy said:
Already responded to you in another thread. Use FlashTool by Androxyde, not the official one from Sony. Works beautifully with C6506.
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Thanks finally someone replied .. I'll let you know if mine works or not

O1A2K said:
Thanks finally someone replied .. I'll let you know if mine works or not
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It will work only if you have previously access to enable in security unknown sources and usb debagig.
How about for this one without the option to access security the phone is not butting and usb debagig and Unknown sources are not enable?
Any other solution to load FTF files?

styropian said:
It will work only if you have previously access to enable in security unknown sources and usb debagig.
How about for this one without the option to access security the phone is not butting and usb debagig and Unknown sources are not enable?
Any other solution to load FTF files?
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Think you should make yourself a little more acquainted to FlashTool, it's worth the effort. You do not require any and all settings in the phone (it could even have the /data or /system partition wiped). There is no other tool and you don't need any other.

sxtester said:
Think you should make yourself a little more acquainted to FlashTool, it's worth the effort. You do not require any and all settings in the phone (it could even have the /data or /system partition wiped). There is no other tool and you don't need any other.
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Thanks for your replay.
This xperia zl phone is not mine phone, I'm trying not to spend to much time on it and from other hand I would like to revive the phone. I did try to update few different FTF firmwares using FlashTool and sony pc companion.All this tools looks like working ,only Flash tool at the end was giving me the warning that to be able to use flashTool require to unable option in settings that makes me wondering.
After updating the TFT firmware the phone reacts exactly same way as before updating a firmware :after pressing power no vibration only red light blinks 3 times.I'm able go access download mode and by pressing volume up I can access as well fastmode (blue solid light) .When the phone is plug to charger it will show xperia logo for 2sec and bootloop.When I press reset button located inside close to card slots and plug the charger the pfone vibrates once , space 2 sec and vibrates 3 times .
Any help, idea how to revive the phone very much appreciate.

styropian said:
All this tools looks like working ,only Flash tool at the end was giving me the warning that to be able to use flashTool require to unable option in settings that makes me wondering....
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Well, can you please post some screenshots of FlashTool, especially one of after the .FTF got successfully flashed?

15/059/2014 18:59:49 - INFO - Ending flash session
15/059/2014 18:59:49 - INFO - Flashing finished.
15/059/2014 18:59:49 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
15/059/2014 18:59:49 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
15/059/2014 18:59:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
15/000/2014 19:00:00 - INFO - Device disconnected
Please take look at line: 15/059/2014 18:59:49 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings

Flashtool available for Xperia XZ Premium and XZ1 devices

According to XPERIAblog, now we're able to use Flashtool for our device.
Long-term Sony Xperia users will be very familiar with Flashtool, it has been the da facto method of flashing firmware of Xperia devices to a different region. It has been around since the advent of Sony’s Android Xperia phones, but support was not added for any of the 2017 Xperia devices.
However, Flashtool developer Androxyde has updated the application to version 0.9.24.2, which now includes support for the Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact. Do note though that this new version of Flashtool has moved from Java 8 to Java 9, so you will need to run a 64-bit operating system. If you want to download the new version, click here.
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Source: http://www.xperiablog.net/2018/01/1...t-xperia-xz-premium-and-xz1-devices-0-9-24-2/

Rejoice! Thanks @Androxyde
EDIT: Relevant post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75141403&postcount=3641
Gave my thanks there, although I first saw the news from the same source as OP as well and came here to find more info.

Great news ! Thanks !

Could someone help me understand what the advantages of Flashtool are over Newflasher? I used flashtool on my old z3c...but is there a good reason to switch if newflasher works well enough?

jrbmed08 said:
Could someone help me understand what the advantages of Flashtool are over Newflasher? I used flashtool on my old z3c...but is there a good reason to switch if newflasher works well enough?
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I think it's just nice and convenient because it's a one-stop shop for flashing xperia devices... it includes xperifirm and such, and has checkboxes for you to remove userdata.sin etc, so you don't actually have to go and do it yourself. Probably just preference and habit. If you're totally fine with newflasher I don't think there's any difference.

I've tried unsucessfully to download 9.24.2 version, can you tell me why ?
Nothing happen when i click on "Get it".

francois64 said:
I've tried unsucessfully to download 9.24.2 version, can you tell me why ?
Nothing happen when i click on "Get it".
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The "Get it" link links to the download page you're already on, of course "nothing happens".
You need to click on one of the 3 links with your OS description, like "Windows", then decide if you want to download via BT or file host.

OK thanks

My US version XZ1c arrived Wednesday afternoon and I'm fairly new to the whole flashing scene (unrootable Samsung phones and locked bootloaders all my Android life, yay....), so forgive my stupidity. I've followed the guide on XperiaFirmware.com up to part C, which says to install drivers for Flashtool. I believe I've got Flashtool working right now, but I don't know what else I'm supposed to do. Are the drivers located somewhere not on the site, or are they included in the 47.1.A.12.34 folder from XperiaFirmware? I see it contains the newflasher program in there, but I don't understand what the other files are for.

CMT 1412-4444 'Fours' said:
My US version XZ1c arrived Wednesday afternoon and I'm fairly new to the whole flashing scene (unrootable Samsung phones and locked bootloaders all my Android life, yay....), so forgive my stupidity. I've followed the guide on XperiaFirmware.com up to part C, which says to install drivers for Flashtool. I believe I've got Flashtool working right now, but I don't know what else I'm supposed to do. Are the drivers located somewhere not on the site, or are they included in the 47.1.A.12.34 folder from XperiaFirmware? I see it contains the newflasher program in there, but I don't understand what the other files are for.
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In the install folder for the Flashtool should be a folder called Drivers. Inside that there is an .exe you should run that will install the drivers you need. When you run it you need to select the flashtool drivers from the option as well as the drivers for your model of phone, usually down towards the bottom of the list. If you are running Windows 10 then you will need to disable driver signature checking before trying to run this file. (boot into safe mode and look under advanced menu).
Download the firmware you want to install with Xperiafirm, put it in the flashtool firmware folder.
Run the program, slect the lightning bolt, select the firmware, press ok. It will then start building the image. Then it will ask you to connect your phone.
Make sure your phone is powered off completely. Then plug the USB in whilst holding the volume down button (the led should turn green), Flashtool will recognise the phone, you can let go of the volume button and let Flashtool do it's job.
Edit: having used both Newfalsher and Flashtool, I think Newflasher is easier, but you're already there now so you may as well carry on.

Didgesteve said:
In the install folder for the Flashtool should be a folder called Drivers. Inside that there is an .exe you should run that will install the drivers you need. When you run it you need to select the flashtool drivers from the option as well as the drivers for your model of phone, usually down towards the bottom of the list. If you are running Windows 10 then you will need to disable driver signature checking before trying to run this file. (boot into safe mode and look under advanced menu).
Download the firmware you want to install with Xperiafirm, put it in the flashtool firmware folder.
Run the program, slect the lightning bolt, select the firmware, press ok. It will then start building the image. Then it will ask you to connect your phone.
Make sure your phone is powered off completely. Then plug the USB in whilst holding the volume down button (the led should turn green), Flashtool will recognise the phone, you can let go of the volume button and let Flashtool do it's job.
Edit: having used both Newfalsher and Flashtool, I think Newflasher is easier, but you're already there now so you may as well carry on.
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I went ahead with Newflasher since the guide is much easier. +1 Thanks

I recently used Flashtool to flash my USA-purchased XZ1C to the .75 Customised DE firmware, and the process was about as simple and straightforward as I can imagine. I also like that provision of the firmware locator is built-in to the Flashtool installation, and the downloaded firmware archive contains a script which puts everything into place for flashing. By default, all user data and settings appear to be maintained. The only thing that might be confusing is that the dialog that pops up indicating it's time to connect the phone only refers to 2011 and 2012 models (both X Compact and XZ1 Compact use the 2012 method). Otherwise, everything proceeds smoothly. Have others had similar positive (or negative) experiences with Flashtool?

pseudonym58 said:
By default, all user data and settings appear to be maintained.
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So even the apps, data, etc. remains, like when you update OTA ? I am considering updating my (very outdated) firmware without waiting for it to come from Sony, but I don't want to reinstall and reconfigure everything.

@jeff9891
As I indicated previously, nothing seems to have been lost when I used flashtool to install firmware. Of course I can't guarantee that you'll have exactly the same experience, but I have updated both an Xperia xz1 Compact and an Xperia X compact and have not lost any data. In any case I would advise backing up with Xperia companion first.

Thanks, I'll try it this week-end and report, if no OTA update arrives beforehand.

I must be dumb, but I can't find XZ1C in the list in "Flashtool-drivers.exe". Flashtools thereforce recognizes some device is connected, yet it does not display the device's name like it is supposed to do so as far as I read in tutos (even if the program says "driver installed : true") :
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09/008/2018 12:08:31 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.24.4 built on 01-02-2018 22:15:00
(...)
09/009/2018 12:09:10 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
09/009/2018 12:09:10 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
09/025/2018 12:25:57 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :
09/025/2018 12:25:57 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_01F4\BH9043YQ9E Driver installed : true
09/025/2018 12:25:57 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
09/025/2018 12:25:57 - INFO - - none
09/025/2018 12:25:57 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
09/025/2018 12:25:57 - INFO - - none

Sharing some XZ1C flashing process tips for those who may have to cope with the same problems I did.
1) There are no XZ1C dedicated drivers in the drivers.exe that comes with flashtools. Just select the generic "Flashmode drivers" in the list. Still necessary to install them before flashing, though.
2) It is normal that flashtools does not display your device name in its consol as it was supposed to do so with previous phones models. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctqKNAzrKpQ
3) Xperifirm (= the program to grab your phone's latest stock ROM from Sony) is integrated into flashtools. Click the "XF" logo in the top bar, then find your model and download it. It will automatically make it usable in flashtools without fiddling with the files.
4) Follow the general tutorial for flashing: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343 . To enter flash mode with XZ1C, you can follow this tuto : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eid4PApHffg Be aware that your screen will stay black in this mode, but your LED will turn green.
5) Once you plug the phone in flash mode, again, nothing will happen on the phone's screen, but you can follow the flashing on flashtools terminal. Do not be surprised (as I was) if the program does not indicate "flashing completed" or something like that. Just leave the phone and the computer until you obtain this (took like 10 minutes for me):
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09/023/2018 17:23:49 - INFO - Sending Sync
09/026/2018 17:26:01 - INFO - Sync status : OKAY
09/026/2018 17:26:01 - INFO - Sending powerdown
09/026/2018 17:26:01 - INFO - powerdown status : OKAY
09/026/2018 17:26:05 - INFO - Device disconnected
09/026/2018 17:26:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Then you can just unplug it and turn it on.

jeff9891 said:
Sharing some XZ1C flashing process tips for those who may have to cope with the same problems I did.
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Then you can just unplug it and turn it on.
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Yes; one difference in my experience with flashtool might have been due to the fact that I had connected my XZ1C to my PC (Windows 10) using Xperia Companion first. I think that ensured that the proper Sony drivers would be in place before attempting to use flashtool. But I'm not sure.
In any case, I have restored the default USA firmware to the XZ1C, as using DE or UK, etc. seemed to restrict my ability to send group text messages (has to do with USA carrier protocols, I guess), and I don't need a fingerprint sensor at this time.

pseudonym58 said:
Yes; one difference in my experience with flashtool might have been due to the fact that I had connected my XZ1C to my PC (Windows 10) using Xperia Companion first. I think that ensured that the proper Sony drivers would be in place before attempting to use flashtool. But I'm not sure.
In any case, I have restored the default USA firmware to the XZ1C, as using DE or UK, etc. seemed to restrict my ability to send group text messages (has to do with USA carrier protocols, I guess), and I don't need a fingerprint sensor at this time.
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I also used Xperia Companion beforehand on Windows 10, but I had to add the drivers nonetheless. Unsure of the reason it worked for you here. Future flashers will know both ways, though
With Customized_DE (before and after flashing), fingerprint sensor still works for me. Not quite sure, but I believe there are legal restrictions about that in the USA ? As for group text message, I have not tried yet. You mean sending a text to multiple people, or having actual synchronized group discussion using texts ? I thought it was impossible.

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[...] As for group text message, I have not tried yet. You mean sending a text to multiple people, or having actual synchronized group discussion using texts ? I thought it was impossible.
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What I meant was:
Sending a text (with or without image) to a group of people, and have everyone see everyone's replies.
This seems only to be possible (when used in USA on AT&T carrier) when I have the default USA firmware flashed onto the phone. If I use the DE firmware, for instance, I can send a "mass message" to multiple recipients, but then cannot attach an image, and all subsequent replies are private, i.e. between two parties.