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[ion] Stock Firmware Downloads

This thread will be used to maintain a current download list of the stock firmwares available for the Xperia ion and its variants. Any newly released stock firmwares will be posted here once an FTF has been made. If any link appears dead or you have a mirror location for a file please let me know.
Please do not create any new threads for stock firmware builds. Instead post them in a reply to this thread. This will help keep the forum more organized.
Follow the Flashtool Guide in the second post for instructions on how to flash the firmware listed.
AT&T Stock Firmwares - LT28at
ICS 6.1.C.1.111 md5: c74a88cef5888714377d75ed716f9987 // Alternate
ICS 6.1.C.1.105 md5: f8ed52fcce8323f455ad4dcfb71776ba // Alternate
Gingerbread 6.0.C.1.257 md5: 8299562234b1ef3ad97b28ff5bb37960
Rogers Stock Firmwares - LT28i
JB 6.2.B.0.211
ICS 6.1.E.1.19
Gingerbread 6.0.F.0.111
Generic International Firmwares - LT28i
ICS 6.1.E.3.7 md5: 1bbd131a95cb08bc479ac8ed8c0e47ed
ICS 6.1.E.2.68 md5: c03d94c130d30edf78000cc80593c6ba // Alternate // Alternate 2
ICS 6.1.E.2.29 md5: 753433227958cee9c556437a1f5c1455
ICS 6.1.E.1.19 md5: 5d65d14663e38819b84e1fe92cf7c971 // Alternate1 // Alternate 2
Gingerbread 6.0.F.0.111 md5: 80844f84e3870f81b20674763de51c6a // Alternate 1
Gingerbread 6.0.F.0.72 md5: ef276ecd71f0437e6ba86fcea387cc5f // Alternate 1 // Alternate 2 (click the [普通下载] to download the file)
Generic International Firmwares - LT28h
JB 6.2.B.0.211 md5: bdbbbaab5e0e27d616307ec69a2abe5d
ICS 6.1.E.3.7 md5: 1c20deb030106fba283103c8f8763083 // Alternate // Alternate 2 // Alternate 3
ICS 6.1.E.2.68 md5: 4ad1e8c604f7462910a6b2555e383646 // Alternate 1 // Alternate 2
ICS 6.1.E.1.20 // Alternate md5: c3109defeacfeb9bc4d32b7258233d23
ICS 6.1.E.0.233 // Alternate 1 // Alternate 2

Flashtool Homepage
Flashtool Guide - NOTE: for Xperia ion to enter flashmode hold the Volume Down while plugging in the USB cable to flash an FTF
Xperia ion Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking

How to Create an FTF file of Your Xperia Firmware (credit to Vijay's Tech Encounters)
What you Need to Create an ftf File:
Sony PC Companion or SEUS
Flashtool and its updates if any.
Internet connection
Xperia phone of course.
Warning and Disclaimer: Take a backup of all important data like contacts, call logs, SMSs, apps, APN and other settings before proceeding further. You may have to perform a clean install of your OS. While for all practical purposes, using Flashtool is safe but there is a very very remote chance of damaging your phone. You've been warned.
1. Install Sony PC Companion and/or SEUS. This will copy the necessary drivers to your PC. Connect your phone with USB Debugging enabled and allow your PC to install the necessary drivers.
2. Connect your phone and update or repair your phone with the latest firmware version. If you update/upgrade, your data will be preserved. If you repair, all data may be lost. So backup everything. Now, your phone is updated with the latest firmware. Keep put aside. We don’t need your phone anymore to create the ftf file.
3. Go to C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs folder and look for the biggest three files. The folder “blob_fs” may be located in a different place depending on whether you used PC Companion or SEUS. Perform a search for that folder if you can’t find it. Once you are inside the folder, sort by size and see the 3 largest files were just created (when you updated/repaired your phone). Copy them to somewhere else like C:\firmware.
4. Install Flashtool and open it.
5. Click Advanced > Decrypt Files.
6. Select all the two files and click the right arrow to send them to the right side and click OK. In a moment, you will see a Flashtool pop up window that shows all the decrypted files. Select all the files except the simlock.ta and partition-image.sin files as those are not needed and can cause flashing issues sometimes. Click the right arrow button.
7. Type in the device model next to Device (ie LT28i, LT28at, LT28h), firmware version number next to Version (not android version), and branding next to Branding (For branding if it is not a carrier branded device use Generic or the customization number of the device) and click OK.
8. In the Device Selection window that appears, select your phone model and click OK.
In a moment, your ftf file will be there in the default Flashtool folder C:\Flashtool\Firmwares ready to flash.
If you are going to upload the firmware for people please zip the file first before uploading.

I have the ICS 6.0.C.1.357 for ATT (not official yet) installed in my ION and I want to backup the firmware from the phone but I can't boot in recovery using fastboot (I have tried with recovery-nozomi.img for xperia S).
Is there another way to backup the firmware and create a ftf?

cvulgar said:
I have the ICS 6.0.C.1.357 for ATT (not official yet) installed in my ION and I want to backup the firmware from the phone but I can't boot in recovery using fastboot (I have tried with recovery-nozomi.img for xperia S).
Is there another way to backup the firmware and create a ftf?
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Not that I know of. Where did you get the .357 build from and how did you load it on your phone? If you have the files from that we might be able to do it.

I did an update using sony companion because my phone can get testing versions so I do not have any file.
I want to root it but and I do not want to lose the ICS that is installed.
I think that there is a trick to get the firmware from the sony companion update but I have to come back to a previous version. I do not know if I flash one of the stock version that you uploaded then I will be able to get the update again and get the firmware (which is the goal).
By the way my phone's bootloader is unlock.

cvulgar said:
I did an update using sony companion because my phone can get testing versions so I do not have any file.
I want to root it but and I do not want to lose the ICS that is installed.
I think that there is a trick to get the firmware from the sony companion update but I have to come back to a previous version. I do not know if I flash one of the stock version that you uploaded then I will be able to get the update again and get the firmware (which is the goal).
By the way my phone's bootloader is unlock.
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And you have the lt28at? Did you get the phone from somewhere "special" and you are saying its ICS? Can you take a screenshot of your about phone page and stuff and post it.
I always get the files to make a ftf from the Sony ericcson-> update service-> db-> blob_fs folder using the two biggest files in the there.
Surprised to see you say its ics when it is only now going into testing with at&t and typically Sony doesn't put out testing version through the commercial software.
Sent from my LT28i using Tapatalk 2

Here is the picture.

cvulgar said:
Here is the picture.
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Hmm Okay we need to figure out how to get that firmware from you. Do you have those folders that I listed above?
Sent from my LT28i using Tapatalk 2

I got the files. What is the next step.

ICS!!
Wow! That is very exciting! Not only do you have ICS 4.0.4 but you have an unlocked bootloader. Definitely a phone we would want a developer to take a look at. Glad you came to XDA

cvulgar said:
I got the files. What is the next step.
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If you want to zip them up and upload them somewhere I will download and make a ftf file.

Do you have flashtool installed? It will make it much simpler.
1. Install Flashtool
2. Go to Advance->Decrypt Files
3. Choose the folder of the PC Companion
For me, it is C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
4. Select the three files that begins with "FILE_"
5. After finishing decrypting the files, select everything in the folddr list. Enter device as LT28at, version 6.1.C.0.357, Branding ATT, and disable final verification.
6. The generated package will be under the firmware folder in the Flashtool folder
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Here is the latest FTF for LT28i (Still at 2.3.7).
Seems smoother than the previous version.
http://www.filefactory.com/file/5goujksgxghr/n/LT28i_6_0_F_0_111_Hong_Kong_Trade_Generic_ftf

yuunanase said:
Do you have flashtool installed? It will make it much simpler.
1. Install Flashtool
2. Go to Advance->Decrypt Files
3. Choose the folder of the PC Companion
For me, it is C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
4. Select the three files that begins with "FILE_"
5. After finishing decrypting the files, select everything in the folddr list. Enter device as LT28at, version 6.1.C.0.357, Branding ATT, and disable final verification.
6. The generated package will be under the firmware folder in the Flashtool folder
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Here is the latest FTF for LT28i (Still at 2.3.7).
Seems smoother than the previous version.
http://www.filefactory.com/file/5goujksgxghr/n/LT28i_6_0_F_0_111_Hong_Kong_Trade_Generic_ftf
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You don't need all three files just the two biggest files. Also when making the FTF do not include the simlock.ta and partition-image files. Those are not needed and sometimes can give people flashing issues.
Is that an official released firmware or do you also get test firmwares? I have the .72 LT28i firmware loaded and I'm not getting an update notification and SUS is saying I have the latest firmware.

cvulgar said:
Here is the picture.
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Awesome! Any bugs found? Can you screenshot the home screen? :good:

Spectre51 said:
You don't need all three files just the two biggest files. Also when making the FTF do not include the simlock.ta and partition-image files. Those are not needed and sometimes can give people flashing issues.
Is that an official released firmware or do you also get test firmwares? I have the .72 LT28i firmware loaded and I'm not getting an update notification and SUS is saying I have the latest firmware.
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I'm uploading the ftf file.
I don't think that this is an official version but for me is working without issues so far.

Spectre51 said:
Is that an official released firmware or do you also get test firmwares? I have the .72 LT28i firmware loaded and I'm not getting an update notification and SUS is saying I have the latest firmware.
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Yes, this is the official 6.0.F.0.111 I got from SUS :laugh:

cvulgar said:
I'm uploading the ftf file.
I don't think that this is an official version but for me is working without issues so far.
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Yeh it hasn't been certified yet: http://ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=20811

Spectre51 said:
Yeh it hasn't been certified yet: http://ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=20811
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Here you go.
The no certified ICS (two parts)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?iosrns4j42fq5r6
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?8n4ag08exkyslve

cvulgar said:
Here you go.
The no certified ICS (two parts)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?iosrns4j42fq5r6
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?8n4ag08exkyslve
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Will have to check it out. So where did you get your ion?

Bricked Xperia M

Hi!
After installing xposed and Wifi Hack for the google play to work on reverse tethering. I used the update/install function on framework pannel. After it the phone simply rebooted itself and now it stops on the boot animation. On the middle of the screen there these color blury lines. PC doesn't recognize the phone. It will charge up the battery but system doesn't even see the phone. (I am using Win7 and a stock rom 4.1.2 JB)

Just reinstall stock firware via flashtool or via sony update service

Abrakader225 said:
Hi!
After installing xposed and Wifi Hack for the google play to work on reverse tethering. I used the update/install function on framework pannel. After it the phone simply rebooted itself and now it stops on the boot animation. On the middle of the screen there these color blury lines. PC doesn't recognize the phone. It will charge up the battery but system doesn't even see the phone. (I am using Win7 and a stock rom 4.1.2 JB)
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Your phone is not breaked i think it's just a problem with the rom, you can reflash the current rom (wipe data & everything). If it's important to you to keep the current rom and if you have unlocked Bootloader and have Recovery, then go to the Recovery and flash Xposed-Disabler-Recovery.zip located in Internal SD root.

bugggmenot said:
Your phone is not breaked i think it's just a problem with the rom, you can reflash the current rom (wipe data & everything). If it's important to you to keep the current rom and if you have unlocked Bootloader and have Recovery, then go to the Recovery and flash Xposed-Disabler-Recovery.zip located in Internal SD root.
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But there is a problem that i don't have recovery on that Xperia. Also how can i reflash it?

Abrakader225 said:
But there is a problem that i don't have recovery on that Xperia. Also how can i reflash it?
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If you already unlocked Bootloader, you can flash a CWM integrated stock kernel from here and flash it via Flashtool or fastboot, then turn on the phon and when LED turns on press Vol+ side buttons to turn the LED blue, then select "Install from Zip" and select Xposed-Disabler-Recovery.zip . then reboot and thats it!

bugggmenot said:
If you already unlocked Bootloader, you can flash a CWM integrated stock kernel from here and flash it via Flashtool or fastboot, then turn on the phon and when LED turns on press Vol+ side buttons to turn the LED blue, then select "Install from Zip" and select Xposed-Disabler-Recovery.zip . then reboot and thats it!
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I have'nt Unlocked the bootloader, just root and xposed which caused this whole thing...

Abrakader225 said:
I have'nt Unlocked the bootloader, just root and xposed which caused this whole thing...
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flash stock firmware ftf via flashtool it will work on these kind of problems.
Sent from my C2004 using xda app-developers app

stalin.sk2 said:
flash stock firmware ftf via flashtool it will work on these kind of problems.
Sent from my C2004 using xda app-developers app
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Flashtool doesn't have Xperia M in “Flashtool-drivers”

Bro in the flashtool driver installer just select the flashmode drivers and xperia p,xperia u drivers because you won't find xperia m drivers in that.
Sent from my C2004 using Tapatalk

Hello Abrakader225,
the easiest way to fix this is to reflash the phone using Sony Update Service or you can use Flashtool to flash a firmware file.
You can find flashtool at this url:
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Simply install it and after that go to the drivers folder of Flashtool and install the Fastboot, Flashmode and device specific drivers. After you've done that, download this FTF file and put it in Flashtools firmware folder:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701246
Then open Flashtool and press the bolt, and then pick Flashmode and select the firmware file, then press flash and put your phone in Flashmode.
I hope that my answer helped you and I hope that you'll get your phone up and running soon, have a great day!

Abrakader225 said:
Flashtool doesn't have Xperia M in “Flashtool-drivers”
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yes .... Flashtool doesn't have Xperia M in “Flashtool-drivers. so you can select xperia p .

Abrakader225 said:
Flashtool doesn't have Xperia M in “Flashtool-drivers”
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Actually it does, they are listed as "Common drivers Nicky board". It should be the 11th selection down.

if you install the latest flashtool, actually there is xperia m ss and xperia m dual driver:laugh:

Problem solved. Used Sony Update Center. thx to all of you for help

Need help updating from 14.5.A.0.242 to 14.5.A.0.270-Z1 compact rooted+TWRP installed

I rooted and installed XZDualRecovery 2.8.21 with locked botloader on my z1 compact (D5503) android 5.0.2 build 14.5.A.0.242.
Now i need to update it from build 14.5.A.0.242 to 14.5.A.0.270. My system updater is showing an update is available of 14.5.A.0.270 (16.8 MB size) but i can't press download and install it as i have TWRP recovery installed. My current android version has few serious bug and I need to update it. I searched net and found solutions but all of those will flash my current data + aps. I can't loose my existing data or apps :crying:... Please help ....

tanzin said:
I rooted and installed XZDualRecovery 2.8.21 with locked botloader on my z1 compact (D5503) android 5.0.2 build 14.5.A.0.242.
Now i need to update it from build 14.5.A.0.242 to 14.5.A.0.270. My system updater is showing an update is available of 14.5.A.0.270 (16.8 MB size) but i can't press download and install it as i have TWRP recovery installed. My current android version has few serious bug and I need to update it. I searched net and found solutions but all of those will flash my current data + aps. I can't loose my existing data or apps :crying:... Please help ....
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Maybe if you temp unroot, you'll be able to ota, but there's been at least 4 updates since .242, so best thing would be Flashtool, which would require re-rooting, or flash a prf in recovery. For Flashtool:
1 - download Flashtool (http://www.flashtool.net/index.php)
2 - install drivers for your phone, including fastboot and flashmode drivers, from driver exe program in Flashtool folder, (if you don't have them already)
3 - open Flashtool, and click on Xperifirm logo at top, (XF), and find the latest fw for your region, (check the white tag inside sim slot if not sure), and download.
4 - after downloaded, go back to Flashtool main screen, click lightning bolt, select 'flashmode', and navigate to downloaded fw file, then follow instructions.
For prf:
Download and flash in recovery, for example - http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...503-14-6-1-236customizedinpre-rooted-t3265543 - or, just make your own - http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904

Yes, I was thinking about flashing pre-rooted 14.5.A.0.270 and restore apps from backup. Thanks

tanzin said:
Yes, I was thinking about flashing pre-rooted 14.5.A.0.270 and restore apps from backup. Thanks
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Flash .270 if you want, but since then there's been 0.283, 0.368, 1.216, and the latest, 1.236. The link I posted is for 1.236, IN customization.

Hmm, I think I should go with the latest one. Is there any known serious bug or battery issue in 1.236?

Help with XperiFirm and Flashtool

Hello,
I am new to Sony. I did own a Huawei P10 Lite, and installed GSI Roms succesfully.
Now i did unlock the bootloader of my XA2 and i want to try a little bit with Flashtool.
I did download the latest Firmware via XperiFirm, and i want to make a .ftf file.
Flashtool asks me if i want to use FSC Script when i want to make .ftf file, i don't know if i should click on Yes or No. Maybe someone can help me.
2nd thing i want to know is how to flash a firmware with flashtool. I only found tutorials for an older version of flashtool.
Is it possible to update the firmware to newest version with flashtool, if i don't tick the wipe boxes?
Can i tick all the wipe boxes if i want to clean flash?
A guide for the newest flashtool version would be good, maybe somone takes the time and helps me.
You can also pm me on Telegram: @Schrittii
Thanks.

Schritti said:
Hello,
I am new to Sony. I did own a Huawei P10 Lite, and installed GSI Roms succesfully.
Now i did unlock the bootloader of my XA2 and i want to try a little bit with Flashtool.
I did download the latest Firmware via XperiFirm, and i want to make a .ftf file.
Flashtool asks me if i want to use FSC Script when i want to make .ftf file, i don't know if i should click on Yes or No. Maybe someone can help me.
2nd thing i want to know is how to flash a firmware with flashtool. I only found tutorials for an older version of flashtool.
Is it possible to update the firmware to newest version with flashtool, if i don't tick the wipe boxes?
Can i tick all the wipe boxes if i want to clean flash?
A guide for the newest flashtool version would be good, maybe somone takes the time and helps me.
You can also pm me on Telegram: @Schrittii
Thanks.
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HI, 1st: you must click yes to use FSC script, as is how is installed the files that content the ftf archive... 2nd... You could downgrade and upgrade your firmware without problems with flashtool... Don't touch anything, just flash with the default options

Does anyone have stock rom of the firmware 32.4.A.1.54?

Hello all,
I'm flashing Z5P but I found that my phone's firmware is 32.4.A.0.160. Without 32.4.A.1.54, I can't flash roms e.g. LineageOS, CarbonROM, etc, so I'm finding for rom with firmware 32.4.A.1.54. It would be great if someone can share it.
Thanks

Since flashtool.net seems to be down, download the XperiFirm Tool (Windows only afaik), select your device, select your country/region and download the firmware.

Berni-0815 said:
Since flashtool.net seems to be down, download the XperiFirm Tool (Windows only afaik), select your device, select your country/region and download the firmware.
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Thank you very much. After the firmware is downloaded, is it correct for me to zip it into .zip & flash it via TWRP? Thanks.

Since I'm always using the FlashTool and start XperiFirm from there, you can flash the created ROM (a *.ftf file!) directly with the FlashTool. Unfortunately the website is down, but here you can download the latest windows version that I have.

Use XperiaCompanion and connect your phone then repair, later you can make your own ftf rom with flashtool...read about it