Get the official ics from sony without rooting or unlocking the bootloaders
Follow the steps given below
For NEO V: Find the detailed Guide to install ICS HERE
For Original NEO
Posted by Madfysh here
ROOT
To root ur phone on ics follow the steps given by DooMLoRD here
CWM
install CWM FROM here
dhwanik said:
To get ics of your region, first downgrade to gb and after that connect to pc comppanion and upgrade
This is how to downgrade
1)- needed flashtool version 0.6.9.1 - download here and install it
Run flashtool.exe> Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and exit
2) download rom
Neo V - GB ROM
3) copy the rom to firmwares folder of flashtool
4) run flashtool> click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option) --
Select flashmode > ok
5) left side you must see your firmware name and content ,, on the right side mark boxes as
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
6)Wait for it to prepare and it will ask you to connect your mobile, follow the steps carefully and connect flashing will begin and flash
after finishing, switch on your moobile and connect to pc companion and just update,,, it will install the software of your region
PLEASE TAKE BACKUP OF UR CONTENTS
All the credits for this tutorial goes to my friend nabeel who posted it HERE
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hell yeah
great news anyway
yacloo said:
hell yeah
great news anyway
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yeah but still not available in my country!!!
dhwanik said:
yeah but still not available in my country!!!
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same issue too but .ftf will be available soon I guess
yacloo said:
same issue too but .ftf will be available soon I guess
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i guess it needs unlocked bootloaders right?
I'll be pissed as hell if it lags on my neo v still.....was getting bored of gingerbread so awesome news
dhwanik said:
i guess it needs unlocked bootloaders right?
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no it's not needed
can be used with locked bl
yacloo said:
no it's not needed
can be used with locked bl
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so i guess its the right time to move to .42 firmware
dhwanik said:
so i guess its the right time to move to .42 firmware
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why is that for
why not for the netherlands, when come it for us :S
yacloo said:
why is that for
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Root must be removed for flashing na?
anyone who belong to these countries would like to comment??? Wotan Server still don't have the files perhaps they're still seeding...
dhwanik said:
Root must be removed for flashing na?
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I am not sure but it's not necessary for that i guess
root will be gone already via a upgrade
No for flashing you just need usb debugging and unknown sources checked for flashing....root doesn't make a difference.
It's only for Nordics... (sweden,finland,iceland etc..)
It's not even in Baltics
Change your build prop to Neo v and try change your so number in build prop also see if you get a message through update centre seus
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Open build.prop, find these lines
ro.product.name=
ro.build.fingerprint=
ro.semc.version.cust=
and edit 8digit number to 1255-1755
also
ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R6D
Enjoy
And how to change the country?
oh yeah,
downloading update...
DrearierJester1 said:
oh yeah,
downloading update...
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oooo yerrrr get it uploaded to us
Sent from my MT15i using Tapatalk 2 Beta-5
Related
Hey,
Here is the unrooted 3.0.1.A.0.145 Generic UK ROM!
You can flash it with Flashtool by Bin4ry
Thanks to WelshPaul for uploading his blob_fs folder!
Also thanks to Lollylost100 for guiding me how to create the ftf file!
After you flashed this ftf go here to root it
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Download here
thanks, about time people with unlocked bootloaders got some 2.3.3 love
ive never used flash tool before, what do i do? connect my device, click flash, choose the ftf file and is that it?
AndroHero said:
ive never used flash tool before, what do i do? connect my device, click flash, choose the ftf file and is that it?
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Thats it indeed
thomassafca said:
Thats it indeed
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hmmm how do i get it to detect my device i get this error
26/058/2011 18:58:19 - ERROR - Cannot identify your device. Found R800 while expecting X10, E10, U20 or E15 (read from ro.product.model from build.prop)
26/058/2011 18:58:19 - INFO - Selecting from user input
26/058/2011 18:58:24 - ERROR - Unplug and replug your device to detect it
Are you using this version?
Download FlashTool version 0.2.9.1 Beta :
http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G (MD5: 4C370DDC5B6D40F96CA00D856019B19F)
thomassafca said:
Are you using this version?
Download FlashTool version 0.2.9.1 Beta :
http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G (MD5: 4C370DDC5B6D40F96CA00D856019B19F)
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yeah thats the one i downloaded, do i need any drivers? wheneva i connect my device windows says it fails to instal the MTP USB device drivers
*edit* dosent matter i think i sorted it
do we need an unlocked bootloader? D:
replicant101 said:
do we need an unlocked bootloader? D:
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if you have a locked bootloader you can update using seus
AndroHero said:
yeah thats the one i downloaded, do i need any drivers? wheneva i connect my device windows says it fails to instal the MTP USB device drivers
*edit* dosent matter i think i sorted it
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Glad to see you sorted it!
Now we just have to wait for root..
gingerbreak fails?
thomassafca said:
Glad to see you sorted it!
Now we just have to wait for root..
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now we have a ftf maybe bin4ry can make a rooted system.img like before
Don't think gingerbreak will work, since it didn't work on the Arc..
It will probably just a matter of time till Bin4ry releases a new system.img
Anyway, does the like button in the musicplayer work for you guys? For me it doesn't.. Probably because it uses TrackID
would like to create a germany firmware, could you provide me some guides how you get the fw files and pushed them together to a ftf?
Ireas said:
would like to create a germany firmware, could you provide me some guides how you get the fw files and pushed them together to a ftf?
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First you'll need someone with a locked bootloader to download the fw for you with SEUS. In the blob_fs folder from SEUS there will be 2 big files. You have to decrypt these files with FlashTool. (Advanced -> Decrypt)
After you've done that you have to bundle the extracted files to a ftf file. (Advanced -> Bundle creation)
If you've done that, you should be able to flash it FlashTool
Ok so I surfed for the benefits of the update, but I'm still wondering if it's worth it to lose my rooted device? Does anyone think the battery life is better, wifi stops quitting like it does with .2 etc?
Thanks for the upload either way, I've it ready to rock. Kinda like Dougle from Father Ted with the big red button. I gotsta hit it real soon
Hmm I'm not touching updates unless gingerbreak works :-\
Sent from my R800i using XDA Premium App
So when I put this into the flashtool and hit flash there is no wipe data up in the right top corner, is it still good to go? Am I just flashing over top of the one I'm using now?
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
thatsupnow said:
So when I put this into the flashtool and hit flash there is no wipe data up in the right top corner, is it still good to go? Am I just flashing over top of the one I'm using now?
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
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Yes its good to go! I removed userdata.sin from the ftf You'll keep all your data
Sweet man thanks, umm can the 2.3.3 be rooted or is that still to be figured out? Just cause most of the main apps I use are root apps
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
Download link:
Code:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/seandroid/files/xperianeov/Firmwares/NeoV.4.0.2.A.0.62.rar/download
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
nice thanks! are there any news for root this firmware?
eu8umhc said:
nice thanks! are there any news for root this firmware?
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Hi you can try this link
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21419055#post21419055
The rom for bootloader unlock i upload now to repo
Code:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/seandroid/
thedr0idboy said:
Hi you can try this link
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21419055#post21419055
The rom for bootloader unlock i upload now to repo
Code:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/seandroid/
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i have locked , downloading right now. how to install? i'm on .62 no root nothing :/
Hi eu8umhc
I have updated the info in the link
Instructions:
1º Install on your device CWM for bootloader lock
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
2ºDownload the rom and put it on your sd card
3ºInstall zip from recovery mode, enjoy
This rom required a stock rom .42 or .58 for install
thedr0idboy said:
Hi eu8umhc
I have updated the info in the link
Instructions:
1º Install on your device CWM for bootloader lock
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
2ºDownload the rom and put it on your sd card
3ºInstall zip from recovery mode, enjoy
This rom required a stock rom .42 or .58 for install
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now flashing .42 . i will install the rom in 15 minutes . thanks . can i pm u for 1 issue i have?
I'm currently using this ROM and is rooted. I used inteks15 kernel instead of the stock ones.
@eu8umhc
without problems
is this the same .62 FW that was released on Middle East and Africa region last month? or there are some changes?
Can I install doom kernel on this firmware?
Wyciapane z Neo V
Thank you! Your ftf files are so useful to me, just in case I can't recover my phone using SEUS.
However, I'd like a ftf for my specific region. Is there a way to create the .ftf from my phone? Thank you!
Hi,
@DrearierJester1
I could not find the change log so I can not help you much. On Spain seems that correct reboot problems on Neo V.
@kibol44
I think that it should work without problems.
@KaarlisK
If you could use the link of the tutorial of this web on Spanish, you could cook tft file
Code:
http://translate.google.es/translate?sl=es&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=es&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.htcmania.com%2Fshowpost.php%3Fp%3D3166579%26postcount%3D4
can i install this using fastboot on my gf's neo v bootloader locked
imranaryan said:
can i install this using fastboot on my gf's neo v bootloader locked
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With flashtool Yes.
With fastboot No
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Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
check my noob guide, yes posted to get rooted 62 !!
What exactly is FW?
It lacks the saving message settings option.
This option is in FW Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (Wotan Server)
mrozilla said:
What exactly is FW?
It lacks the saving message settings option.
This option is in FW Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (Wotan Server)
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FW=firmware
Is that option really necessary? It's not like you have so many settings in message menu
Yes, I know that FW is firmware, but I mean the exact name of the FW.
Yes, this option is important for me because by that sends more text messages through the use of letters ąęśćźłó
im on neo v
FW = .42 , rooted and unlocked bl
can i install this zip file using CWM..
i jus need to get back to .62 rooted..
For Unlocked Bootloader
OK, its simple and almost anyone can do it. Just follow the steps and you will get a working root access
1. Flash the JellyBean build
2. Download and put this flashable zip (Superuser) in the root of the SD Card Download here
3. Flash any ICS kernel, I recommend ThP because there is a Power Off option and its easier Link Here (And yeah, if you are asking yourself if the ICS kernel will work on JB, it wont. The phone will stuck at bootloop.) or Nemesis Kernel
4. Flash the zip and power off the device from recovery
5. Flash the JellyBean kernel. It can be found here LINK
6. Power on the device and Enjoy !
I am working on TWRP for the new JellyBean kernel, stay tuned !
Method 2
Flash ThP Kernel HERE. It has autoroot function
Proof:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
For Locked Bootloader
There are some regions where OTA update is available. Some of you might try the following:
- root any ICS ROM
- install ОТА Root Keeper
- update via OTA
NOTE:
If you have country problems in which the update isn't available yet, try changing the SI codes. The method can be found here.
Featured on Xperia Blog:
Root workaround available for Xperia P Jelly Bean firmware
trying
Worked like a charm!
Working on locked bootloader too?
no because u need to flash a kernel
xgunax said:
no because u need to flash a kernel
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to bad there is still no 1 for Locked bootloader, i dont unlock my bootloader for root and losing the drm keys, i use drm keys always
so fast lol.. seems no XP user is sleeping tonight
HI!
How install recovery???
Nope, All night coding
No Sleeping.....
qamu74 said:
HI!
How install recovery???
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Its already in the Thp kernel, no need to install. You can enter it by pushing the Volume Up button while the phone is booting
respect
good work
May I ask how to flash thp kernel through zip files?
naka307 said:
May I ask how to flash thp kernel through zip files?
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extract the zip file and flash it via fast boot
xgunax said:
no because u need to flash a kernel
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well i could flash an old SE kernel, that was the way to unroot lastes ICS update
Thanks man worked like charm
Sent from my LT22i
worked like a charm! thnx man!!!
locked bootloder by how instal recovery and root?
I can not do
qamu74 said:
locked bootloder by how instal recovery and root?
I can not do
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BL needs to be unlocked brov.....
I just updated my. 54 through SUS and my root remained
Sent from my LT22i using xda premium
naka307 said:
May I ask how to flash thp kernel through zip files?
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percy_g2 said:
extract the zip file and flash it via fast boot
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Flashtool, can be?
How can i downgrade my Xperia Mini ICS (ST15i, .587) to stock Ginger Bread ? i tried some methods but either the frimeare fime is missing or link is not valid
Someone please help
download ftf file for gingerbread and flash it using flashtool
godlesplay said:
download ftf file for gingerbread and flash it using flashtool
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But still cant find a Gingerbread ftf file all links shows file removed or invalid link
TITO NL said:
But still cant find a Gingerbread ftf file all links shows file removed or invalid link
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Or atleast i need a working link to download flashtool
TITO NL said:
Or atleast i need a working link to download flashtool
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http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
TITO NL said:
But still cant find a Gingerbread ftf file all links shows file removed or invalid link
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download here GB ftf
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389
bejunk said:
download here GB ftf
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389
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godlesplay said:
http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
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When I open FLASHTOOL, I'm getting an error like this >>>
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Is it okay?
TITO NL said:
When I open FLASHTOOL, I'm getting an error like this >>>
Is it okay?
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i think thats some problem with flashtool, but its all okay so far. (shouldnt interrupt yr fw flashing ) just make sure you have the latest version of flashtool. & its drivers installed als for your phone. also a tip:
first open flashtool select firmware to flash & make the ticks like in sony forum shown. flashtool will tell you to connect device then (connect device as last (powered off))
good luck
bejunk said:
i think thats some problem with flashtool, but its all okay so far. (shouldnt interrupt yr fw flashing ) just make sure you have the latest version of flashtool. & its drivers installed als for your phone. also a tip:
first open flashtool select firmware to flash & make the ticks like in sony forum shown. flashtool will tell you to connect device then (connect device as last (powered off))
good luck
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Thakns a lot, It worked
I flashed and rooted Gb 4.0.2.A.0.42 and now i got an update notification so can i update my phone?
TITO NL;54914153
[B said:
I flashed and rooted Gb 4.0.2.A.0.42 and now i got an update notification so can i update my phone?[/B]
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if you didn't unlock your bootloader you can update your phone
Hello,
I'm trying to flash android 5.1 (StoreFront 32.0.A.6.200/R2B)
on my new locked e5823, in order to root it and make a TA backup
before unlocking BL. The problem is, I'm gettting always this error:
Code:
Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
Tried several FTF files and had to restore my phone using Xperia
Companion cause non of them worked.
I've owned a Xperia E3 so I'm not totaly new to FlashTool and
flashing FTFs, but never had a problem like that before .
greets
Berni
berni987654321 said:
Hello,
I'm trying to flash android 5.1 (StoreFront 32.0.A.6.200/R2B)
on my new locked e5823, in order to root it and make a TA backup
before unlocking BL. The problem is, I'm gettting always this error:
Code:
Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
Tried several FTF files and had to restore my phone using Xperia
Companion cause non of them worked.
I've owned a Xperia E3 so I'm not totaly new to FlashTool and
flashing FTFs, but never had a problem like that before .
greets
Berni
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http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/17/guide-to-installing-xperia-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
Create your ftf again follow with this guide, it always work for me.
TheEndHK said:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/17/guide-to-installing-xperia-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
Create your ftf again follow with this guide, it always work for me.
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I did it exactly that way,
but thanks gonna try it again anyway.
Try a different PC or start reinstalling drivers.
harry_turtle said:
Try a different PC or start reinstalling drivers.
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yeah got it working by using a different PC, most likely the ftf were corrupted somehow
TheEndHK said:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
Create your ftf again follow with this guide, it always work for me.
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I am looking for a guide on how to build the ftf for .305, as xperifirm is downloading the extracted version of all sins. I tried your link but that blog is down and pops up lots of adds with trojans. Seriously?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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ciprianmp said:
I am looking for a guide on how to build the ftf for .305, as xperifirm is downloading the extracted version of all sins. I tried your link but that blog is down and pops up lots of adds with trojans. Seriously?
Xperia Z5 E6653 w/ Tapatalk
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Xperiablog got hacked today
TheEndHK said:
Xperiablog got hacked today
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Ah, ok, thanks, that makes sense
Any other tutorial on how to put together the ftf file and safely flash it? (stock).
Xperia Z5 E6653 w/ Tapatalk
ciprianmp said:
Ah, ok, thanks, that makes sense
Any other tutorial on how to put together the ftf file and safely flash it? (stock).
Xperia Z5 E6653 w/ Tapatalk
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http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/17/guide-to-installing-xperia-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
the site is up
TheEndHK said:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
the site is up
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I will try later, the blog is still not displaying content. Permissions issues.
Xperia Z5 E6653 w/ Tapatalk
ciprianmp said:
I will try later, the blog is still not displaying content. Permissions issues.
Xperia Z5 E6653 w/ Tapatalk
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I don't have problem, try cache your cache...
ciprianmp said:
I am looking for a guide on how to build the ftf for .305, as xperifirm is downloading the extracted version of all sins. I tried your link but that blog is down and pops up lots of adds with trojans. Seriously?
Xperia Z5 E6653 w/ Tapatalk
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I will post a detailed guide on How to build ftf file from XperiFirm / Xperia Companion. Thank You!