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[A] Might be the answer for most of us regarding flashtool

So i check around the internet and found this. If you cant see the firmware content when selecting your ftf files. I found that by opening the ftf files using 7zip and deleting the for me it is the R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_UK file inside then try to check whether the firmware content can be seen.
After deleting the file, the content can be seen. But i didnt try to flash it as i fear something might go wrong and hard bricked my phone. Anybody can test it out?
Idea from : lynxdog. ( I just played around the ftf folder to test it out whether can see the firmware content. )
Disclaimer :
Do it at your own risk.
I will not be held responsible for any damages caused to your smartphone. ( Test at your own risk )

AthrunIJ said:
So i check around the internet and found this. If you cant see the firmware content when selecting your ftf files. I found that by opening the ftf files using 7zip and deleting the for me it is the R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_UK file inside then try to check whether the firmware content can be seen.
After deleting the file, the content can be seen. But i didnt try to flash it as i fear something might go wrong and hard bricked my phone. Anybody can test it out?
Idea from : lynxdog. ( I just played around the ftf folder to test it out whether can see the firmware content. )
Disclaimer :
Do it at your own risk.
I will not be held responsible for any damages caused to your smartphone. ( Test at your own risk )
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As you have discovered the .ftf is simply a compressed file using a different file extension. The .sln files are also simply .img so you can use fastboot to flash these as required. I found that the UK generic 2.3.4 ftf file refused to decompress and be processed by flashtool so I manually extracted/unzipped the files and used fastboot to flash the kernel/system/userdata .sln to achieve what I wanted.

nurofenplus said:
As you have discovered the .ftf is simply a compressed file using a different file extension. The .sln files are also simply .img so you can use fastboot to flash these as required. I found that the UK generic 2.3.4 ftf file refused to decompress and be processed by flashtool so I manually extracted/unzipped the files and used fastboot to flash the kernel/system/userdata .sln to achieve what I wanted.
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Same as the ICS Beta firmware i guess. As it came in a form of .img file instead of .ftf. file. So this firmware (uk generic 2.3.4) is only avail for unlock bootloader user. Bump!!!

sdojoin said:
Same as the ICS Beta firmware i guess. As it came in a form of .img file instead of .ftf. file. So this firmware (uk generic 2.3.4) is only avail for unlock bootloader user. Bump!!!
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I'll check but it is a signed kernel and should flash just fine on a locked bootloader. I'll test it later this afternoon and confirm.

nurofenplus said:
I'll check but it is a signed kernel and should flash just fine on a locked bootloader. I'll test it later this afternoon and confirm.
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If the .img file can be compile to be an .ftf file mybe u should try the Ics beta. If it can mybe it can flash on a locked bootloader as-well. If....

sdojoin said:
If the .img file can be compile to be an .ftf file mybe u should try the Ics beta. If it can mybe it can flash on a locked bootloader as-well. If....
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The flashtool has an option under advance menu called bundle creation. I haven't used it but I'm guessing you point it at a folder with the collection of files (system, kernel etc...) and it does the rest.

nurofenplus said:
The flashtool has an option under advance menu called bundle creation. I haven't used it but I'm guessing you point it at a folder with the collection of files (system, kernel etc...) and it does the rest.
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Ooo.. I haven't try it too.. Mybe i'll giv it a try when i get home. Thanks for the hint.

I think I'll try this myself as well!
Plus, I'm a locked user so I'm glad to try this out, I haven't thought about this idea. Lemme know how it goes for you, sdojoin!

Selim873 said:
I'm trying to download the beta but when I click the Accept button on the EULA, nothing happens, the reject button takes me back to the homepage obviously, but the accept button does nothing, does anybody have this mirrored?
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I think the off. Beta link is dead after sony announce that play wont get any ics updte. Sory man..

sdojoin said:
I think the off. Beta link is dead after sony announce that play wont get any ics updte. Sory man..
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That's okay, I found it though, but I have no idea how to work with the IMG files, as in, can't convert them into a group of .SIN_FILE_SET files to make them work with the Flash Tool bundle creator. So that won't work, because as far as I know, converting IMG to SIN isn't possible.

Selim873 said:
That's okay, I found it though, but I have no idea how to work with the IMG files, as in, can't convert them into a group of .SIN_FILE_SET files to make them work with the Flash Tool bundle creator. So that won't work, because as far as I know, converting IMG to SIN isn't possible.
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Too many unknown words and language.... =.=, actually i post this to hlp some user who experience what i experience. the ftf files not showing firmware content and as a result cant flash it. so, basically, open the ftf files using 7zip or anything. then delete the file that has the same name as the ftf file itself. close the 'open archive' then voila working ftf file. then just follow the guide on using flashtool to flash. , learn it from many guys. And my utmost gratitude to the ppl who hlp.

AthrunIJ said:
Too many unknown words and language.... =.=, actually i post this to hlp some user who experience what i experience. the ftf files not showing firmware content and as a result cant flash it. so, basically, open the ftf files using 7zip or anything. then delete the file that has the same name as the ftf file itself. close the 'open archive' then voila working ftf file. then just follow the guide on using flashtool to flash. , learn it from many guys. And my utmost gratitude to the ppl who hlp.
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Its already a diff discussion. Lol So it dont matter. If we cant flash this .ftf then just move on with a diff .ftf. No biggie.

The decrypt function in flashtool uses the temporary files that the official sony ericcson update tool creates in the background when upgrading your device. From these files flashtool extracts data and partition info etc... and generates the .sin files.
The bundle function then collects these files and creates a single .ftf file. So, I flashed the UK 2.3.3 and then relocked my bootloader (se update tool will not work with an unlocked bootloader). I then ran the sony update tool and let it download the latest 2.3.4 firmware and saved the files to another location.
Opened flashtool, ran the decrypt function using the folder I saved the se files to then the bundle function to create the ftf. I was able to successfully flash the new ftf file without issues. Anyway, probably a flashtool tutorial around somewhere.

[Q] Flashtool can't find 42.ftf file

As the title says, my flashtool (0.9.10.1) isn't able to find the "R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic.ftf" file. Of course I installed the needed drivers.
Once I was able to downgrade to .42 but that was a long while ago.
I tried already these things:
Reinstall Flashtool
Install on another partition
Search for another ftf file (it's everywhere the same)
Viewed ****tons of manuals/videos
Does anyone knows what I could do?

Try using this tool. .42 firmware is available through this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40443742
Thanks to ozzmanj1 for posting about it
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app

same issue here and the link that appears as a solution does no work on my case

gaizka71 said:
same issue here and the link that appears as a solution does no work on my case
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That link is for unlocked bootloader, and you are probably on locked bootloader.
Just us PC Companion to flash stock firmware.
Or find find out why flashtool can't flash stock firmware. Possible reasons - solutions
-not in flash mode - power off phone, while keeping pressed back buton plug usb to PC
-bad download - redownload
-bad file - download from other source
-Flashtool can't read path of downloaded file (special letters in directory's path) - place file in C:/ or D;/
-unknow errors - start flashtool with admin rights
-phone not recognized - bad drivers, use drivers from flashtool folder

Solution
I had the same problem, where only 4.0.2.A.0.42 Global would not show up in the Flashtool ftf list. Version 0.62 or 0.42 CN would show up fine.
I used the firmware from this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477440
Using an older version of Flashtool (flashtool 0.6.9.1) resolved the problem for me (http://www.4shared.com/file/-rYqPPug/flashtool-0691-windows.html).
You could file a bugreport with the Flashtool developers.

marcovtwout said:
I had the same problem, where only 4.0.2.A.0.42 Global would not show up in the Flashtool ftf list. Version 0.62 or 0.42 CN would show up fine.
I used the firmware from this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477440
Using an older version of Flashtool (flashtool 0.6.9.1) resolved the problem for me (http://www.4shared.com/file/-rYqPPug/flashtool-0691-windows.html).
You could file a bugreport with the Flashtool developers.
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Thanks a lot man! perfect solution.

i have an alcatel pop d3 and i am trying to restore it using sp flashtool
but when i load my scatter file only boot img and recovery img is found help please

I installed flashtool 0.9.22.3 and everything is ok but it doesn't show up the ftf file to flash it is in the .flashtool>firmware folder plz help me

zabitkha said:
I installed flashtool 0.9.22.3 and everything is ok but it doesn't show up the ftf file to flash it is in the .flashtool>firmware folder plz help me
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Same her tng Flash Kernal On My X8 An It Wont Show The File At All :crying:

zabitkha said:
I installed flashtool 0.9.22.3 and everything is ok but it doesn't show up the ftf file to flash it is in the .flashtool>firmware folder plz help me
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john_cena163 said:
Same her tng Flash Kernal On My X8 An It Wont Show The File At All :crying:
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I solved the problem by manually let the FlashTool sync the devices databases from Github
1 - Connect to the internet
2- From FlashTool > Devices > Device Sync > Manual Sync
3- after it's done syncing close FlashTool and open it again..
4- it should say loaded ninety something devices (in my case 94)
5- choose flash > flashmode and choose a folder that contains any correct FTF (not corrupted FTF file) whatever the names of the files are..
you should now have your device(s) listed in the Firmwares box with the FTF files after expanding the device name..
Have a good flashing

Dr.TheMaster said:
I solved the problem by manually let the FlashTool sync the devices databases from Github
1 - Connect to the internet
2- From FlashTool > Devices > Device Sync > Manual Sync
3- after it's done syncing close FlashTool and open it again..
4- it should say loaded ninety something devices (in my case 94)
5- choose flash > flashmode and choose a folder that contains any correct FTF (not corrupted FTF file) whatever the names of the files are..
you should now have your device(s) listed in the Firmwares box with the FTF files after expanding the device name..
Have a good flashing
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Had the same problem. Confirmed this works. Thanks!

.307 already out in taiwan?

http://www.5i01.cn/topicdetail.php?f=569&t=3392035&p=1
Can any one confirm if the .307 is already out? No one shared the file? Available for c6503 too?

finoqq84 said:
http://www.5i01.cn/topicdetail.php?f=569&t=3392035&p=1
Can any one confirm if the .307 is already out? No one shared the file? Available for c6503 too?
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http://translate.google.nl/translat...w.5i01.cn/topicdetail.php?f=569&t=3392035&p=1

DoubleYouPee said:
http://translate.google.nl/translat...w.5i01.cn/topicdetail.php?f=569&t=3392035&p=1
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From what I see there in the picture is the same build date and hour like 253??so I think is a fake
Sent from my C6506 using xda app-developers app

nutzuTo said:
From what I see there in the picture is the same build date and hour like 253??so I think is a fake
Sent from my C6506 using xda app-developers app
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you're good

The answer is yes
I'm from Taiwan.
The answer is "yes".
I have updated my ZL(C6502) to 307.
But there wasn't 253 upgrade before 307.
so the latest version change is just 434→307 from getting my ZL.
(Sorry for my poor English)

AKo Kuan said:
I'm from Taiwan.
The answer is "yes".
I have updated my ZL(C6502) to 307.
But there wasn't 253 upgrade before 307.
so the latest version change is just 434→307 from getting my ZL.
(Sorry for my poor English)
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I do confirm. .307 is available for C6502 series. (TW customization)

Androxyde said:
I do confirm. .307 is available for C6502 series. (TW customization)
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Probably because they skip the 253 so 307 is 253
Sent from my C6506 using xda app-developers app

AKo Kuan said:
I'm from Taiwan.
The answer is "yes".
I have updated my ZL(C6502) to 307.
But there wasn't 253 upgrade before 307.
so the latest version change is just 434→307 from getting my ZL.
(Sorry for my poor English)
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Finally we got someone who had the update, can you please help us to share the ftf file?
Below are the steps;
Stage 1 = Installation
Stage 2 = Getting files to create an FTF
Stage 3 = Creating FTF
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO AVOID DATA LOSS
Tools required:
1. Flashtool . Latest version can be found here
2. Sony Update Service Direct link to download is here
3. JRE may be required if Sony Update Service doesn't install it for you, can be found here
4. LOCKED BOOTLOADER is required otherwise sony update service will reject your phone.
Currently there is no way to relock bootloader, if you are unlocked you will need to wait till we have a relock procedure
Stage 1 - Installation
Step 1. Install Flashtool using the installer file downloaded above, this should normally install in C:\Flashtool
Step 2. Install Sony Update Service, IT is better if you install it to the directory C:\Sony Update Service\
when it asks you where to install, This will make things easier and quicker when creating the FTF. and this is what i will refer to in this guide
*Step 3. Install JRE ONLY if Sony Update Service fails to install it or it does not run.
Stage 2 - Getting files to create an FTF
Step 1. Load up Sony Update Service, will ask you to accept license whenever you run it with some tips before you start, CLICK START
Step 2. Next it will ask you to connect your phone, Switch off your phone, Keep hold of volume down and plug your usb into the phone. Your phone LED will briefly flash Red then Green
Step 3. SUS will tell you, you are already up to date, Tick the box and Click install
Step 4. SUS will ask you to confirm data removal, and inform you all DATA will be lost, CLICK YES
NOTE: You will not lose your data if you click yes and then follow the rest of the instructions,
Step 5. SUS will start to download the official firmware for your device, it will not install anything to your device till it has finished downloading all the firmware,
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP AN EYE ON IT AS SOON AS IT HITS 100%, PULL YOUR USB OUT OF YOUR PC ASAP, RAPID, QUICK, FAST WHATEVER OTHERWISE YOU WILL END UP FLASHING FACTORY FIRMWARE AND LOSE DATA
If you pull it out before 100% the download will stop and you will have to follow steps 1 to 5 again, it will resume from where it left off.
At this point i pulled my USB OUT STRAIGHT AWAY ! BEFORE IT TRIED FLASHING MY PHONE
Your Download will be saved in your C Drive > Sony Update Service > DB > some numbers (mine was 13740270) > blob_fs
But at this point it is not in FTF and will need decrypting
Stage 3 - CREATING YOUR FTF
Step 1. Load up flash tool. Once it has opened, click Tools on the menu bar at the top THEN SUES/DECRYPT
Step 2. Click Browse and select your blob_fs folder we discussed above C: > Sony Update Service > DB> ####some number#### > blob_fs
This will show you 4 files, not sure if some might show more or less, but generally 4 on the left in Available files
Step 3. Click on each file then the arrow to send it to files to convert then click convert, Note if it is not doing anything be patient, Decrypting can take several minutes and it will not update you until each file is fully decrypted.
Step 4. Once it has decrypted, it will automatically bring up the Bundler. Give your FTF a name, Version and Branding, see how i named mine.
Move across everything EXCEPT LOADER.SIN from the folder list on the left to the firmware content on the right using the arrows.
If you include loader.sin then you get an error when flashing with flashtool and flashing aborts! this is why i have requested you do not move/include it
Step 5. Click create, a little box will pop up with devices, just double click on C660X SONY Xperia Z or press ENTER
Step 6. Flash tool will then create your FTF, It will automatically save it in C:\Flashtool\Firmwares and also whenever you load flashtool and flash in flashmode it will show you the one you created.
Thanks to xl VipeR lx
Or please refer this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129 for visual aid.
EDIT POST : New steps of creating FTF file by xl VipeR lx

butatx said:
Finally we got someone who had the update, can you please help us to share the ftf file?
Below are the steps;
1) Download the sony update service (SUS) from: http://www.sonymobile.com/in/tools/update-service/
2) Flash your phone with the latest software available using SUS. [You'll need this step to get the temporary files required to create the ftf]
3) Go to:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs
********[ Replace 'Program Files (x86)' with 'Program Files' in case of a 32 bit computer]********
4) create a folder "Source_files" in C:\
5) You'll find 3 larger files with filenames like "file_#########".One large file (~400MB) and 2 smaller files (~14MB and ~64KB) .Copy those 3
files to "C:\Source_files"
********[Ignore the files with filename like "ICON_#####...."]********
6) Download and install the latest flashtool from here: http://androxyde.github.com/
5) Run FlashTool
6) Click Advanced > Decrypt Files
7)Select source folder : "C:\Source_files"
8) From Files, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move the 3 files to "Files to convert"
9) Click OK
10) Wait till it finishes...
11) From Folder list, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move all files to Firmware content.
12) If it is ICS, tick the Disable Final Verification Check
13) On Device write the model [ex. Xperia U (ST25i)], on Version write the firmware version (Ex. 6.1.1.B.1.10) , on Branding write the local
(Ex.Indian or Italian etc.)
14) Click OK
16) Wait till the process finishes...
********[You'll get "Finished bundle creation" message on the log]********
17) When it finishes the .ftf file can be found on "C:\Flashtool\firmwares"
********************* FOR THOSE WHO HAVE USED PCC (PC COMPANION) TO UPDATE THEIR PHONE********************************
For PCC you need to go to
C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs IN STEP 3 And then follow the rest of the guide from STEP 4
Thanks to Deadmask (howthread.php?t=2075736)
Or please refer this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129 by xl Viper lx
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you better make a thread for this tutorial, maybe someone can read and share their FTF file.
btw good tutorial :highfive:

butatx said:
Finally we got someone who had the update, can you please help us to share the ftf file?
Below are the steps;
Stage 1 = Installation
Stage 2 = Getting files to create an FTF
Stage 3 = Creating FTF
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO AVOID DATA LOSS
Tools required:
1. Flashtool . Latest version can be found here
2. Sony Update Service Direct link to download is here
3. JRE may be required if Sony Update Service doesn't install it for you, can be found here
4. LOCKED BOOTLOADER is required otherwise sony update service will reject your phone.
Currently there is no way to relock bootloader, if you are unlocked you will need to wait till we have a relock procedure
Stage 1 - Installation
Step 1. Install Flashtool using the installer file downloaded above, this should normally install in C:\Flashtool
Step 2. Install Sony Update Service, IT is better if you install it to the directory C:\Sony Update Service\
when it asks you where to install, This will make things easier and quicker when creating the FTF. and this is what i will refer to in this guide
*Step 3. Install JRE ONLY if Sony Update Service fails to install it or it does not run.
Stage 2 - Getting files to create an FTF
Step 1. Load up Sony Update Service, will ask you to accept license whenever you run it with some tips before you start, CLICK START
Step 2. Next it will ask you to connect your phone, Switch off your phone, Keep hold of volume down and plug your usb into the phone. Your phone LED will briefly flash Red then Green
Step 3. SUS will tell you, you are already up to date, Tick the box and Click install
Step 4. SUS will ask you to confirm data removal, and inform you all DATA will be lost, CLICK YES
NOTE: You will not lose your data if you click yes and then follow the rest of the instructions,
Step 5. SUS will start to download the official firmware for your device, it will not install anything to your device till it has finished downloading all the firmware,
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP AN EYE ON IT AS SOON AS IT HITS 100%, PULL YOUR USB OUT OF YOUR PC ASAP, RAPID, QUICK, FAST WHATEVER OTHERWISE YOU WILL END UP FLASHING FACTORY FIRMWARE AND LOSE DATA
If you pull it out before 100% the download will stop and you will have to follow steps 1 to 5 again, it will resume from where it left off.
At this point i pulled my USB OUT STRAIGHT AWAY ! BEFORE IT TRIED FLASHING MY PHONE
Your Download will be saved in your C Drive > Sony Update Service > DB > some numbers (mine was 13740270) > blob_fs
But at this point it is not in FTF and will need decrypting
Stage 3 - CREATING YOUR FTF
Step 1. Load up flash tool. Once it has opened, click Tools on the menu bar at the top THEN SUES/DECRYPT
Step 2. Click Browse and select your blob_fs folder we discussed above C: > Sony Update Service > DB> ####some number#### > blob_fs
This will show you 4 files, not sure if some might show more or less, but generally 4 on the left in Available files
Step 3. Click on each file then the arrow to send it to files to convert then click convert, Note if it is not doing anything be patient, Decrypting can take several minutes and it will not update you until each file is fully decrypted.
Step 4. Once it has decrypted, it will automatically bring up the Bundler. Give your FTF a name, Version and Branding, see how i named mine.
Move across everything EXCEPT LOADER.SIN from the folder list on the left to the firmware content on the right using the arrows.
If you include loader.sin then you get an error when flashing with flashtool and flashing aborts! this is why i have requested you do not move/include it
Step 5. Click create, a little box will pop up with devices, just double click on C660X SONY Xperia Z or press ENTER
Step 6. Flash tool will then create your FTF, It will automatically save it in C:\Flashtool\Firmwares and also whenever you load flashtool and flash in flashmode it will show you the one you created.
Thanks to xl VipeR lx
Or please refer this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129 for visual aid.
EDIT POST : New steps of creating FTF file by xl VipeR lx
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Deeply appreciate your detailed guidance. :good:
But i'm just a primer android user.
Not much understanding about above procedures.
(Actually don't want to lose the warranty so soon and afraid of my only cellphone die in my hand)
So i will search for someone more professional (in our local forum) to do these things.
Still a possibility that no one wants to help......i'll try
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AKo Kuan said:
Deeply appreciate your detailed guidance. :good:
But i'm just a primer android user.
Not much understanding about above procedures.
(Actually don't want to lose the warranty so soon and afraid of my only cellphone die in my hand)
So i will search for someone more professional (in our local forum) to do these things.
Still a possibility that no one wants to help......i'll try
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Just found a FTF link in forum Mobile01
But can't post the link because I'm beginner of xda....:crying:
If u need please send private messages to me. (can I type link in messages?)

Just found a FTF link in forum Mobile01
But can't post the link because I'm beginner of xda....:crying:
If u need please send private messages to me. (can I type link in messages?)
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You got pm, you can share the link with me in PM and i'll share it here.
Thanks in advance :good:
UPDATE : I found the link already, here http://depositfiles.com/files/pjyn86y0z, thanks for the hint

butatx said:
You got pm, you can share the link with me in PM and i'll share it here.
Thanks in advance :good:
UPDATE : I found the link already, here http://depositfiles.com/files/pjyn86y0z, thanks for the hint
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I try to download from the link about 10 times
but all failed

paullu said:
I try to download from the link about 10 times
but all failed
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I'm downloading, currently at 6%, my internet speed is very slow average 50kb/s
Actually i has to use OpenDNS server address, depositfile has been block in my country
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paullu said:
I try to download from the link about 10 times
but all failed
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I'm downloading, currently at 6%, my internet speed is very slow average 50kb/s
Actually i has to use OpenDNS server address, depositfile has been blocked in my country

butatx said:
You got pm, you can share the link with me in PM and i'll share it here.
Thanks in advance :good:
UPDATE : I found the link already, here http://depositfiles.com/files/pjyn86y0z, thanks for the hint
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Ok guys I have uploaded file to mediafire here is the link
Let me know if i am not suppose to share this file. I will remove the link then.

shah_vm said:
Ok guys I have uploaded file to mediafire here is the link
Let me know if i am not suppose to share this file. I will remove the link then.
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The ones that they have 6502 can try it
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Can this firmware be used on C6503 LTE ?

finoqq84 said:
Can this firmware be used on C6503 LTE ?
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You can flash the rom but won't have the LTE band.

[Q] How to downgrade XperiaArc to Gingebread using my Apple computer?

Hi,
I am trying to downgrade my Xperia Arc from ICS to Gingerbread because it is very slow.
I found some information by when I try to download files required the files are only for windows.
Can I ask some geeks here to kindly provide very easy to understand step by step guide how to do it on my Apple computer? I am only average computer user and not very knowledgeable with this technical stuff.
Thank you.

Download Flashtool from http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
And search on xda for 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware for Xperia Arc, also known as LT15i or LT15a, depending on your model.

Someguyfromhell said:
Download Flashtool from http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
And search on xda for 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware for Xperia Arc, also known as LT15i or LT15a, depending on your model.
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Arc is LT18i or a

ManthanRB said:
Arc is LT18i or a
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Both. "a" is for American region and "i" is for International.

Someguyfromhell said:
Both. "a" is for American region and "i" is for International.
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But you said LT15 instead of LT18

Xperia arc is LT15, Xperia Arc S is LT18.

Thank you. I manage to download both files.
As I mentioned in my first post I am not very knowledgeable how to do it, I never heard about this stuff.
Would you be so kind and point me in the right direction or provide link where can I find step by step guide how to do it?

]I decided to try it myself .Copied flashtool to firmware folder and when I start the process following message appear. I dont know if the firmware I downloaded is ok for Mac, thats the only one I found.
Shall I press ok or find "Mac" version of firmware. I can not find it anywhere.

Kennard1 said:
]I decided to try it myself .Copied flashtool to firmware folder and when I start the process following message appear. I dont know if the firmware I downloaded is ok for Mac, thats the only one I found.
Shall I press ok or find "Mac" version of firmware. I can not find it anywhere.
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There are no Mac versions.
Drop the downloaded FTF file into the firmwares folder, then open Flashtool app. Then you should be able to see it.

Thanks, but I can not find any firmware folders
I saw a video on youtube how to do it on windows pc but have no idea how to do it on apple.
On windows pc:
3) Place firmware in correct location on your PC
Place the FTF file in the C:\Flashtool\firmwares folder.

Kennard1 said:
Thanks, but I can not find any firmware folders
I saw a video on youtube how to do it on windows pc but have no idea how to do it on apple.
On windows pc:
3) Place firmware in correct location on your PC
Place the FTF file in the C:\Flashtool\firmwares folder.
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There is such folder. If you looked at the picture you posted, you would see such address
Code:
/Users/[your name]/Desktop/LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62/FlashTool.app/Contents/MacOS/firmwares
Put the FTF into that directory.

Thanks, I managed to start flashing.
However when I follow the prompts and press back button while connecting usb cable nothing is happening? Flash process do not start.

Already possible to flash/generate a FTF File

Hi,
i would like to know if there is any way to flash a ftf file yet?
With the latest Flashtool 0.9.23.2 you can already download the roms for XA1 but you cannot create a ftf file, because the device is not listed yet.
I found some ftf .files on the net but i can't flash them also with flashtool. the firmware is not listed. if i use a older version of flashtool, the firmware is listed,
but when i want flash the file, it's says no loader for the device has been found.
i have a branded firmware, and would like to flash a unbranded version of the firmware.
if i use xperia companion, i only can flash the same branded version.
i tried to trick the xperia companion, the software loading the firmware files in the background if using software repair.
i tried to replace the file with the ones downloaded with flashtool/xperifirm, but it won't work.
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Yes. download newflasher tool from my signature

It is now. Since today or for some days, but I checked today. Already started creating ftfs for my forum.

Hello friends i can not flash stock firmware on G3223 is there a way? I have custom recovery but i erase system to have a clean installation but flasher from androxyde dosent work nor munjeni one. Any advise? I have the stock ftf Thanks

jotade said:
Hello friends i can not flash stock firmware on G3223 is there a way? I have custom recovery but i erase system to have a clean installation but flasher from androxyde dosent work nor munjeni one. Any advise? I have the stock ftf Thanks
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Hello mate I have had that issue and it was resolved by using a fresh download of xperiafirm (via it built in button on flash tool) then click yes to use script!!

@jotade
You need add support for XA1 Ultra to Flashtool. Download this: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7UqjtcLWyHOMDhGTjlJLW15TlE, than unpack it. Start Flashtool and uncheck AutoSync (Devices -> Device Sync -> Auto Sync -> Off). After that copy unpacked G32XX folder into /Flashtool/devices folder.
Than You can create and flash the firmware on Your device.
There are modded by me XA1 .properties and .fsc files to match Ultra (second one has only name changed to match fws' name).

ch3mn3y said:
@jotade
You need add support for XA1 Ultra to Flashtool. Download this: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7UqjtcLWyHOMDhGTjlJLW15TlE, than unpack it. Start Flashtool and uncheck AutoSync (Devices -> Device Sync -> Auto Sync -> Off). After that copy unpacked G32XX folder into /Flashtool/devices folder.
Than You can create and flash the firmware on Your device.
There are modded by me XA1 .properties and .fsc files to match Ultra (second one has only name changed to match fws' name).
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Thanks my friend but i already flash and root whitout doing that. Everything is great know. ROOT is the best

Hi guys, I've been poking around on here for the first time in many years..
Are you guys telling me that I can get a stock .ftf for my XA1 Ultra (G3221) via flash tool, if I first update flash tool into something that @munjeni maintains? Also, this new flashtool runs in x64 Ubuntu 16.04?
I would like to unpack the stock ftf, tweak it for root, repack it and flash it with flashtool - having first tried the stock ftf. I've done this before a while ago.
So far with the G3221 I unlocked the bootloader, and that's it. There are many adverts on this site on a smartphone, and it makes searching these forums difficult so I've struggled to find out what I need. Your guidance would be appreciated.

You can use both Flashtool (not sure if it supports Ultra already, but I attached, few post back, neede files to add support) and Xflasher. Both will flash the stock fine. Both works fine on Linux.
However You cannot flash modded stock using this apps. There is no way to repack it to .sins and than .ftf to make it seen and flashable by any of this 2 apps. It was possible with X10, but XA1 is not X10...
Only way to flash modded rom i use recovery. If Im right there is TWRP for XA1 Ultra already.
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ch3mn3y said:
@jotade
You need add support for XA1 Ultra to Flashtool. Download this: url, than unpack it. Start Flashtool and uncheck AutoSync (Devices -> Device Sync -> Auto Sync -> Off). After that copy unpacked G32XX folder into /Flashtool/devices folder.
Than You can create and flash the firmware on Your device.
There are modded by me XA1 .properties and .fsc files to match Ultra (second one has only name changed to match fws' name).
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Flashtool needs "loader.sin", but it isn't included in the folder you provided. Any idea what to do?

user845 said:
Flashtool needs "loader.sin", but it isn't included in the folder you provided. Any idea what to do?
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It's not needed. It was with older devices, but not XA1.
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