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[GUIDE FOR NOOBS] How to update XPERIA S to Android 4.1.2 JELLY BEAN | STEP by STEP

This question will be posted a dozen times across several threads, thus, I decided to write a step-by-step, fool proof, noob-oriented simple guide; if somebody asks "how to", please feel free to point him/her to this thread to avoid spamming the main discussion / development threads
If you have some experience and this is not your first time flashing go to POST 2 for a quick guide and some tips, without explanations and notes
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
How to update the Sony Xperia S
to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean​
NOTICE 1: This guide will update your Xperia S from ANY previous version to OFFICIAL SONY JELLY BEAN ANDROID 4.1.2 (version 6.2.B.0.200, released May 30th 2013)
NOTICE 2: This guide is for WINDOWS PC USERS, if you have a Mac I can't help you, but the process is very similar
NOTICE 3: This update has nothing to do with SIM unlock, bootloader lock/unlock, root, etc. It doesn't matter if your phone is rooted or not, bootloader unlocked or not because it's the official firmware update
NOTICE 4: The internal SD card contents will NOT be deleted but everything else inside your phone will be reseted to factory defaults because this is a major update, so do a backup if you want to keep call logs, SMS etc. I only backup my SMS and Whatsapp messages, google backs up everything else because I have the backup option activated in settings
NOTICE 5: Your phone needs to be at least at 50% BATTERY CHARGE before updating ("flashing") the firmware. I recommend a full charge, just in case something happens and you need to do it again
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STEP 1:
Download the Flashtool
You will find the installers here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Go to the "installation" tab, download Flashtool installer v0.9.11.0 and run it
You will have a new folder on your PC: c:\Flashtool
STEP 2:
Download the Jelly Bean firmware update
You will find a link to download the official firmware update here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302419, download it, say "thanks" to Yakandu, and come back here
SOME NOTICES (I know you are gonna ask):
- That firmware is the plain Sony Generic firmware and works fine for ANY region and has ALL the languages and keyboards included
- The linked firmware is already prepared to be flashed via Flashtool in .FTF format. If you download the firmware from another source it may be compressed with RAR or ZIP ("zipped") and you may need to EXTRACT the .FTF file with WinRAR or ZIP or 7ZIP. if you don't have WinRAR download it from here: http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
STEP 3:
Let's update the phone!
- Copy the firmware FTF file to c:\Flashtool\Firmwares
- Go to c:\Flashtool\Drivers and run "Flashtool-drivers.exe" to install the proper drivers for Xperia S
- After installing the USB drivers reboot your PC
- Go to c:\Flashtool and run "FlashTool" (run "FlashTool64" if you have Windows 64 bits)
- Click the flash button (yes: the thunder icon up left)
- Select "Flahsmode" and click "OK"
- Select the "LT26 6.2.B.0.200" FTF firmware and click "OK", DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING ELSE
(TIP: If your Flashtool version doesn't have the "OK" button then just double-click the FTF)
- Flashtool will prepare the files for flashing, just be patient
- A Window will pop up asking you to connect the phone in "Flashmode" showing instructions for an old Xperia phone: ignore it, here is how the Xperia S enters "Flashmode":
- Turn off the phone
- Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN key
- Keep it pressed, connect the USB cable to your PC
- Release the Volume Down key when phone's GREEN LED lights up
- Flashtool will start flashing automatically, let it finish to 100%, it takes some minutes
- Disconnect the USB cable when Flashtool reaches 100% and indicates flashing has finished giving some extra info about activating debugging mode etc (don't care, that's optional)
- Turn on your phone (press and hold the Power button until it vibrates or screen turns on)
- The first boot takes some minutes, don't worry let your phone prepare your Jelly Beans for you
- Have fun !! :highfive:
PS1: PLEASE REMEMBER TO SAY "THANKS" to Yakandu (for the FTF firmware) and Androxyde (for the Flashtool)
PS2: And the usual disclaimer, of course: Follow the steps and be careful, I am not responsible if you brick your phone, burn your house, blow your PC or miss the rapture because you followed this guide; I am just sharing what I did to update my own phone :angel: and it worked for me
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QUICK GUIDE
DIRECT STEPS TO FLASH THE FIRMWARE for more advanced/experienced users​
- Download the FTF file of your choice
- Always check and get the latest Flashtool
- Install Flashtool
- Install drivers from C:\Flashtool\Drivers
- Copy FTF file to folder C:\Flashtool\Firmwares
- Launch Flashtool or Flashtool64 (depending on your system)
- Press the thunder icon
- Select "Flashmode" and click "OK"
- Choose the FTF
- Tick "No final verification" and click "Flash"
- Let it prepare the FTF file, it takes a couple of minutes
- When asked, power off phone
- Hold volume down button while connecting the USB cable. There you go. Flashtime: about 2 minutes
- Disconnect USB cable
- Power on the phone. First Boottime: about 3 minutes
- Enjoy
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What drivers to download exactly ? I see drivers for ICS & GB only

3bdo_y said:
What drivers to download exactly ? I see drivers for ICS & GB only
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Just use the drivers provided by flashtool in the drivers folder
These drivers are for your PC, not the phone

gtrab said:
Just use the drivers provided by flashtool in the drivers folder
These drivers are for your PC, not the phone
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I have the latest version of flashtool (v 0.9.10.1). I am successfully able to flash any ICS ftf through it. But when i try to flash the .200 Jb firmware, I get an error in the flashtool (installation aborted) and it is asking for drivers. I guess its because the flashtool includes drives for ICS only?

abhik2012 said:
I have the latest version of flashtool (v 0.9.10.1). I am successfully able to flash any ICS ftf through it. But when i try to flash the .200 Jb firmware, I get an error in the flashtool (installation aborted) and it is asking for drivers. I guess its because the flashtool includes drives for ICS only?
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Drivers are for the PC, not the phone, it doesn't matter which android version you have on your phone.
My advice would be:
- Uninstall Flashtool
- Delete the flashtool folder
- Reinstall flashtool (make sure you really have the latest version)
- Try again
If you still can't flash, try Flashtool Beta6 and please report back
You can find Flashtool Beta6 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907

how about the option of wipe or don't wipe? ha've unchecked those options and no problem at all, just a litle laggy on the main screen

How do you root this JB version? I really want to root but have no idea how

Hi! I have installed this update and everything works accept for Play Store (Unfortunately, Google Play Store has stopped).
I did clean cash, rebooted few times, flashed different releases of JB but still can not get in Play Store.

What About Root?
any method to root it or we will have to wait?
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What About Root?
any method to root it or we will have to wait?

ill assume that it is the same procedure for Acro S? Wil the update delete alternative launchers like Nova and delete the theme thats have been made?

gtrab said:
Drivers are for the PC, not the phone, it doesn't matter which android version you have on your phone.
My advice would be:
- Uninstall Flashtool
- Delete the flashtool folder
- Reinstall flashtool (make sure you really have the latest version)
- Try again
If you still can't flash, try Flashtool Beta6 and please report back
You can find Flashtool Beta6 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
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Tried flashing with the beta version. Still the same error. Installed the drives twice from the drivers folder in Flashtool. No luck
EDIT -
I turned the USB debuging OFF and it worked

drumcodex said:
ill assume that it is the same procedure for Acro S? Wil the update delete alternative launchers like Nova and delete the theme thats have been made?
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Yes, and yes
It's like a factory reset

abhik2012 said:
Tried flashing with the beta version. Still the same error. Installed the drives twice from the drivers folder in Flashtool. No luck
EDIT -
I turned the USB debuging OFF and it worked
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Curious detail, nice to hear you succeded

Mine won't do it. When it asks for the flash mode, I press the volume down and power button, the green led lights up but the program won't recognize it, it keeps the window open.

edunmartins said:
Mine won't do it. When it asks for the flash mode, I press the volume down and power button, the green led lights up but the program won't recognize it, it keeps the window open.
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Why the power button? It's not required. Read the guide again, carefuly.

yeah, I actually don't know where I got it from, but I tried with the volume button alone and it doesn't recognize either =/
Managed to do it, instead of selecting xperia S, I cancelled that window, it then easily recognized my flash mode and installed it

FUNNY
Cosa chistosa OP pensé que tendría JB con PCC de manera oficial, pero tendré que pasar por el método otra vez! jaja
Bueno, veremos si lo instala.
Gracias por tu tiempo y esfuerzo:laugh:

thank you
darkerm said:
What About Root?
any method to root it or we will have to wait?
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What About Root?
any method to root it or we will have to wait?
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Hello

vans2anh said:
Hello
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Hello
I have not yet checked if I can root this new firmware version.
If you need root, search the devs subforum and please report back if you find a rooting method for this firmware.
Bye

[Q] relock bootloader for Xperia s

I want to relock my bootloader for official jelly bean update on PC.........please help me

ishu87scorpion said:
I want to relock my bootloader for official jelly bean update on PC.........please help me
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
Please don't create a new thread.. Search first and then read.. Read and read more..

The link provided for Xperia-S_Relock_bootloader.ftf is dead. If someone has the file and would be so kind as to mirror it it would be awesome. I would have posted on the original thread, but it's in the developer section and I am not allowed to post there. I have tried google search to find an alternative and I have come across one file with the same name, I flashed it with Flashtool and now my Xperia S won't boot, I can get into flashmode and fastboot but that's it.

queloo said:
The link provided for Xperia-S_Relock_bootloader.ftf is dead. If someone has the file and would be so kind as to mirror it it would be awesome. I would have posted on the original thread, but it's in the developer section and I am not allowed to post there. I have tried google search to find an alternative and I have come across one file with the same name, I flashed it with Flashtool and now my Xperia S won't boot, I can get into flashmode and fastboot but that's it.
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I have also faced the same problem and finally got the solution............
1. Just download the flash tool from here............
http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1367093576000
2. Download latest Firmware from here..........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24844165&postcount=2
3. And follow this steps...........
>DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE
>First you need to have FLASH TOOL installed from above 1 no. link
Now run FLASHTOOL.
>From FLASHTOOL home, select the flash/lightning bolt button
>Select FLASH MODE
>Select your stock firmware file (.ftf file wich downloaded from 2 no. link)
>WIPE: everything
>If available EXCLUDE: TA. (this option is not available for all stock.ftf files, if it's there just exclude it)
>Now click START button
>After FLASHTOOL prepares files, you should get this screen (or similar depending on version of FLASHTOOL)
>Now connect your phone with Volume key down (-). Flash mode and green LED will blink.
> Now flashing will start.............
>After all activity will done than start your phone and enjoy......
If u need any assistance just post here............

ishu87scorpion said:
I have also faced the same problem and finally got the solution............
1. Just download the flash tool from here............
http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1367093576000
2. Download latest Firmware from here..........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24844165&postcount=2
3. And follow this steps...........
>DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE
>First you need to have FLASH TOOL installed from above 1 no. link
Now run FLASHTOOL.
>From FLASHTOOL home, select the flash/lightning bolt button
>Select FLASH MODE
>Select your stock firmware file (.ftf file wich downloaded from 2 no. link)
>WIPE: everything
>If available EXCLUDE: TA. (this option is not available for all stock.ftf files, if it's there just exclude it)
>Now click START button
>After FLASHTOOL prepares files, you should get this screen (or similar depending on version of FLASHTOOL)
>Now connect your phone with Volume key down (-). Flash mode and green LED will blink.
> Now flashing will start.............
>After all activity will done than start your phone and enjoy......
If u need any assistance just post here............
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Thank you very much. This worked. I didn't know flashing a stock .ftf firmware would re-lock my bootloader. It did I flashed LT26i_6.1.A.2.50_1257-5499_WORLD and after that was able to upgrade through PC-companion without any problems. Thank you for the help.

ishu87scorpion said:
I have also faced the same problem and finally got the solution............
1. Just download the flash tool from here............
http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1367093576000
2. Download latest Firmware from here..........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24844165&postcount=2
3. And follow this steps...........
>DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE
>First you need to have FLASH TOOL installed from above 1 no. link
Now run FLASHTOOL.
>From FLASHTOOL home, select the flash/lightning bolt button
>Select FLASH MODE
>Select your stock firmware file (.ftf file wich downloaded from 2 no. link)
>WIPE: everything
>If available EXCLUDE: TA. (this option is not available for all stock.ftf files, if it's there just exclude it)
>Now click START button
>After FLASHTOOL prepares files, you should get this screen (or similar depending on version of FLASHTOOL)
>Now connect your phone with Volume key down (-). Flash mode and green LED will blink.
> Now flashing will start.............
>After all activity will done than start your phone and enjoy......
If u need any assistance just post here............
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i flashed LT26i_6.2.B.0.200_WORLD.ftf firmware but i am not able to upgrade through PC-companion or directly from the phone
please help

[Q] My computer cannot recognize this sony xperia arc, trying to flash stock rom on ?

i have this sony xperia arc which got stuck at sony logo. I already download all necessary files for flashing and ftf files. Issue i am having right now i cannot connect this phone with my computer, i have downloaded sony arc drivers in the computer but in order to install them i still cannot see this device in my device manager.
i tried to do all hard reset methods too but none of them worked , tried all possible ways to hard reset
tried back+menu and power
tried home + volume up + power
home + volume down+ power
if anybody knows any other way to do hard reset please let me know
just want to mention i have downloaded flashtools, ftf files please let me know how can i make it visible on my computer

What version of Windows are you using?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

popthosegaskets said:
What version of Windows are you using?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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sorry for duplicate thread, had some internet issues ,
I am using windows 7

bindudhindsa said:
sorry for duplicate thread, had some internet issues ,
I am using windows 7
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Ok. I assume you installed Flashtool. Did you install the drivers and put the FTF files in the firmware folder in the Flashtool directory?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

yes i installed flastool and add ftf files in the firmware folder. but when i open flashtool i cannot see anything on left side menu as described in the procedure.

bindudhindsa said:
yes i installed flastool and add ftf files in the firmware folder. but when i open flashtool i cannot see anything on left side menu as described in the procedure.
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There should be a button with a lighting symbol. Click on it and select flash mode. Select FTF and the program will do it from there onwards. Just follow the instructions.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

popthosegaskets said:
There should be a button with a lighting symbol. Click on it and select flash mode. Select FTF and the program will do it from there onwards. Just follow the instructions.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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Thanks a lot for all your help friends who watched and helped me in this thread, just want to share my experience with other so if anybody have same problem they can do it
1) Download flashtool, on sony website they told us to download emma software but did not work out for me so i downloaded flashtool directly here from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2335555 (plz check this link twice, dont remember from where i downloaded flashtool software could be this one , sorry googled lot of links for this software
2) download ftf file from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1681542
3) flashtool will go directly to C drive which must be your main drive
4) go to c:/flashtool/firmware and delete anything you have in there
5) when its empty copy ftf file from step 2 and paste it in here
6) open flashtool, click on bolt sign and select this ftf file
7) take out battery of phone, put charger in phone and press back button to enter in flash mode
8) press flash on flashtool software and wait for completion of process
ALL DONE ...

Flashtool doesn't recognize the nougat ftf!

hi guys,
i want to update my z5p 6.0 to 7.0 with flashtool 0.9.23.2, but when i download the ftf from xperifirm it seems like i didn't downloaded anything! i tried from this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/firmware-32-3-0-372-certified-android-7-t3537948 but nothing... what can i do?

Olcio said:
hi guys,
i want to update my z5p 6.0 to 7.0 with flashtool 0.9.23.2, but when i download the ftf from xperifirm it seems like i didn't downloaded anything! i tried from this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/firmware-32-3-0-372-certified-android-7-t3537948 but nothing... what can i do?
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try to re download ftf file again or download it from another source i had the same problem i downloaded 2 ftf files from the link that you mentioned but my flashtools didint recognised my ftf too until i tried another source
https://www.iranmobile.org/xperia-e6833/
this is where i could get the right ftf which my flashtools recognised i dont know what is your model exactly and the site is persian sorry for that but the blue icon means download

My model is E6853, is there another source? I need an italian firmware, but im sure that my flashtool wont recognize it...

Xperifirm downloads the firmware files as RAW files.
Flash tool compiles the files into a FTF
Easy steps
1 } Use Xperifirm to download the firmware you need. (Remember the download location you'll need it)
2 } locate the finished firmware folder and check for the file "fwinfo.xml" and Delete it ( this will cause the FTF creation to fail every time)
3 } Open Flashtool and select in the top menu "tools" > "bundles" > "Create"
4} in the first box click and navigate to your Firmware files
5} in Device - select your model of phone
6} Branding - can be anything but it's best to use the description of the download you used (i.e customized CE1)
7} Version - use the same version string as your download
8} in the Folder List window select all files *EXCEPT* any Files with the .TA extension and move them across to the Firmware content window
9} Click the Create button.
10} once finished you can close the window, then use your newly created FTF to flash to your device.
all these steps were taken from this little tutorial
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/
Please Press Thanks if this information helped you.

Hi
Thanks for the tip have the same issue.
If I flash without wiping will it be like I'm just updating my device. I'm currently running 7.0 *.378 and to update to *.33, received OTA update notification and want update but it fails to install because I'm rooted and unlocked I believe.

Just update your flashtool to the latest version by replacing the corresponding jar file found on the official website will do

mhermanus.za said:
Hi
Thanks for the tip have the same issue.
If I flash without wiping will it be like I'm just updating my device. I'm currently running 7.0 *.378 and to update to *.33, received OTA update notification and want update but it fails to install because I'm rooted and unlocked I believe.
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yes ota updates can not install on rooted devices you have to downloadd .33 ftf with xperifirm or other sources,put ftf file in firmwares and run the flashtools ro flash the rom , yes you can choose not to wipe every thing and your data will be saved and you can have nougat with your last apps and settings.
but if not there is no problem then you have to wipe everything and falsh if you faced bootloop

Flashtool showing "No partition delivery included" when flashing. What to do?

Flashtool showing "No partition delivery included" when flashing. What to do?
Hi,
A while back I unlocked my XA2, thus disabling OTAs. I have discovered that there's a new firmware for my phone and I have downloaded the firmware using Xperifirm. After downloading the firmare, I created a bundle using Flashtool. So far, so good. However, I'm reluctant to flash my device because Flashtool displays the following message:
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What should I do? I have not found a FTF-download for the newest firmware for my device.

Ok, I figured this one out by myself. I took the following steps:
1. Downloaded Xperifirm (downloaded from XDA) and FlashTool
2. Set up Xperifirm to not download OTAs (though I'm uncertain that this i necessary)
3. Found my device and downloaded the firmware from Xperifirm
3a. If Xperifim has problems unpacking the files, just cd to the download directory and unzip each FILE_* into *.sin-files
3b. After extracting the FILE_*s, you should create a boot-subdirectory and extract boot.zip to that directory.
4. Open FlashTool and create a bundle.
4a. To create the bundle, you need to point to the directory where all sin-files are located.
4b. When setting the version, make sure the version starts with 50.1.. This is important, if not the FlashTool cannot find the necessary setup-script.
4c. FlashTool will ask if you would like to include a device specific script. Click yes.
5. When the bundle is created, flash it.
5a. If FlashTool asks "No partition delivery included. [snip] Do you want to continue?", click yes.
5b. If FlashTool asks to use the device specific script. Click yes.
5c. If FlashTook asks "The following files is not in FSC script: [snip]. Do you want to continue?", click yes.
6. Do as flashtool says, power down and unplug the device, hold voulme down and plug the USB cable to the phone.
6a. Wait for FlashTool to do its job and finish flashing.
7. Reboot the phone.
8. (optional) Boot recovery and root
8a. Boot into recovery (adb reboot bootloader AND fastboot boot twrp-recovery.img)
8b. Install Magisk if needed
If these steps are successfully applied, you should have a updated Android version on your phone

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