First off, hello everyone!
I've been reading the Forums for the past couple 3 days amounting to something around 9 hours total and finally signed up to ask some stuff!
I am, not a big surprise, completely new to everything related flashing, rooting and so on but thanks to this place I learned in 3 hours probably more than in a whole week back then in comp-sci classes at my university, thanks for that!
I have an old Xperia Z2 (D6503) to play with which, if bricked, wouldn't be a huge loss so I used it as my play and test ground... well what do you know, after about 3 hours of playing around I finally managed to (at least I think) kill the bootloader...
After another couple hours I fixed various problems (like actually fixing the bootloader and other errors like "failed do mount /system" ) on my own (thanks to guides), however I am now kinda "stuck".
The thing is, at current state, after a full wipe, my phone has, obviously, no OS, so I am trying to flash an original Firmware on it.
At first I googled a couple different .ftf's and tried them, only to be greeted with the "could not find META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary", a quick search told me that those are "update" .ftf which don't contain a complete ROM.
Alright, I keep searching for more .ftf files but no matter what, not a single one of them has said folder inside the META-INF when I check the contents of the zip, so I decide to use the Flashtool to download the newest available Firmware for my device, surely that will net me a fully working ROM.
For that I am using Flashtool 0.9.23.1, I successfully downloaded the newest official Firmware through XperiFirm but as soon as I select all files (except the handfull .ta files) and hit "create", the entire thing just freezes on me, leaving me without a .ftf file to flash on my phone so it has a proper OS again.
While the reason for the freeze might as well go as deep as a ****ty AMD VGA driver, is there a different way to create/obtain a FULL ROM? While it is fun and all experimenting, I am kind of losing hope and motivation after 3 days of no success...
Hope someone can help me out and thanks in advance!
EDIT: WELL, what do you know, I finally found an actual ROM (albeit a prerooted one) and was able to flash it properly, problem solved! I will maybe enhance this post as a kind of "guide" for future idiots like me who need a special case of handholding to not destroy their own device... but as always, learning by doing
Gibgub said:
First off, hello everyone!
I've been reading the Forums for the past couple 3 days amounting to something around 9 hours total and finally signed up to ask some stuff!
I am, not a big surprise, completely new to everything related flashing, rooting and so on but thanks to this place I learned in 3 hours probably more than in a whole week back then in comp-sci classes at my university, thanks for that!
I have an old Xperia Z2 (D6503) to play with which, if bricked, wouldn't be a huge loss so I used it as my play and test ground... well what do you know, after about 3 hours of playing around I finally managed to (at least I think) kill the bootloader...
After another couple hours I fixed various problems (like actually fixing the bootloader and other errors like "failed do mount /system" ) on my own (thanks to guides), however I am now kinda "stuck".
The thing is, at current state, after a full wipe, my phone has, obviously, no OS, so I am trying to flash an original Firmware on it.
At first I googled a couple different .ftf's and tried them, only to be greeted with the "could not find META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary", a quick search told me that those are "update" .ftf which don't contain a complete ROM.
Alright, I keep searching for more .ftf files but no matter what, not a single one of them has said folder inside the META-INF when I check the contents of the zip, so I decide to use the Flashtool to download the newest available Firmware for my device, surely that will net me a fully working ROM.
For that I am using Flashtool 0.9.23.1, I successfully downloaded the newest official Firmware through XperiFirm but as soon as I select all files (except the handfull .ta files) and hit "create", the entire thing just freezes on me, leaving me without a .ftf file to flash on my phone so it has a proper OS again.
While the reason for the freeze might as well go as deep as a ****ty AMD VGA driver, is there a different way to create/obtain a FULL ROM? While it is fun and all experimenting, I am kind of losing hope and motivation after 3 days of no success...
Hope someone can help me out and thanks in advance!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is no need to create an ftf file your self just download an ftf file and flash it using flashtools
Thats it now you have working phone again
And another thing is that you cannot flash ftf files using recovery
raminta said:
There is no need to create an ftf file your self just download an ftf file and flash it using flashtools
Thats it now you have working phone again
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know, the thing is, that I couldn't find a simple ftf file that was a COMPLETE ROM and not just an update but as I wrote in my first post after editing it, I finally found one (after about 2 hours of spamming google)
raminta said:
And another thing is that you cannot flash ftf files using recovery
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Obviously, I was trying with zips the entire time, which didn't contain the needed META-INF stuff
Related
Am not such a noob, I've been unlocking, flashing, rooting and messing with xdas since my first oldschool qtek ... but am going to ask totally noobish question, which has probably been answered many times and you'll probably hate me for doing so.
anyways...
after my xperia mini pro got smashed accidentaly, I've bought xperia sola today, I couldn't resisted and am just playin' with now...
am probably all about to unlock, flash, overclock and reinstall it, but I'm not going to trust sony completely, so I'm worried about things that got me in past like broken buttons, failing audio jacks etc etc. and for problems like those you're glad for your warranty, long story short, the noobish question is:
please, give me hint, link, short tutorial - which is best way to backup stock rom and state of the phone before unlocking and flashing another bootloader and roms?
for example, am I able to extract some .ftf image of rom or something like that? to be able completely revert all my activity on that phone in case I would have to let it repaired because of some hw issues? simply, which is the safest and best way to revert and fool the service guys if I would have to?
thanx a lot for any link, suggestion or kickstart...
4n60 said:
Am not such a noob, I've been unlocking, flashing, rooting and messing with xdas since my first oldschool qtek ... but am going to ask totally noobish question, which has probably been answered many times and you'll probably hate me for doing so.
anyways...
after my xperia mini pro got smashed accidentaly, I've bought xperia sola today, I couldn't resisted and am just playin' with now...
am probably all about to unlock, flash, overclock and reinstall it, but I'm not going to trust sony completely, so I'm worried about things that got me in past like broken buttons, failing audio jacks etc etc. and for problems like those you're glad for your warranty, long story short, the noobish question is:
please, give me hint, link, short tutorial - which is best way to backup stock rom and state of the phone before unlocking and flashing another bootloader and roms?
for example, am I able to extract some .ftf image of rom or something like that? to be able completely revert all my activity on that phone in case I would have to let it repaired because of some hw issues? simply, which is the safest and best way to revert and fool the service guys if I would have to?
thanx a lot for any link, suggestion or kickstart...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you will need... download these things
1) flashtool
2) stock ftf ICS (from dev section)
3) stock ftf GB (may be needed)
just keep these things handy whenever doing anything.....
for everything else read the stickies in this section itself........
@[email protected] said:
you will need... download these things
1) flashtool
2) stock ftf ICS (from dev section)
3) stock ftf GB (may be needed)
just keep these things handy whenever doing anything.....
for everything else read the stickies in this section itself........
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
so, flashing some stock ftf roms and then maybe update via companion or something like that must be sastifying and enough.
anything I might mess up and change via flashtool etc might be reflashed back to locked and stock via ftf...
so, its safe then, if I can revert. thanx...
and any way how to get ftf from stock rom I bought it with? or its too difficult and flashing stock roms from dev section and updating after is enough?
Hi, noobs are welcome! Or half-noobs or whatever...
OK so the official story from Sony is that if you root or unlock the bootloader, they will know and they are not obliged to accept your warranty. However, I've good news, if you return your phone to stock, for example using PC Companion or Update Service (with locked bootloader, or it will brick) then they are unlikely to refuse warranty - in fact, I've never heard of Sony refusing becuase of root.
Even better, many users here who unlocked their bootloaders have sent away for repair and their phone was repaired under warranty, with no cost! That's really good news! :victory:
4n60 said:
so, flashing some stock ftf roms and then maybe update via companion or something like that must be sastifying and enough.
anything I might mess up and change via flashtool etc might be reflashed back to locked and stock via ftf...
so, its safe then, if I can revert. thanx...
and any way how to get ftf from stock rom I bought it with? or its too difficult and flashing stock roms from dev section and updating after is enough?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
to backup the rom u got with ur fone perform these steps:
1. You need to reinstall the firmware using SUS (Sony Update Service )
2. After completing go to C:\Program Files\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs\
3. Copy 2 files One of 15 mb and other around +- 200/300 MB into a New folder
4. Run FlashTool > Tools > Decrypt Files
5. Source folder : New folder that you created
6. From Files, Select both of the files and select OK
7. Wait till the decrypting finishes , after it does, a list will appear on the left
8. From Folder list, select all and move everything to the right
9. Fill all the details in the box
10. If the firmware that you are backing up is ICS then mark Disable Final Verification Check and select OK
11. Select your device > Ok
12. You will see the backed up firmware in > C: > flashtool > firmwares
Hi All,
I have relented and admitted defeat. Wondered if someone would be kind enough to help me get my Z5C back to stock, actually I want it rooted but I’ll take a stock version right now, given how many hours I’ve thrown at this. I would consider myself a novice, but not a complete novice. I recently upgraded from Z1C, and the rooting process for that phone was pretty straight forward, however I have come unstuck trying to root my Z5C.
Using my desktop pc, I followed this guide perfectly until I got to “4. Root MM”:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/summary-tutorial-root-sony-xperia-z5-t3360515
At that point I chose “Alternative 3” and somewhere or somehow made a mistake possibly? I don’t know but my phone wouldn’t boot up.
Note: I managed to backup my DRM keys, I have a TA.img file saved to my pc.
I thought I had botched up the process and would start again by reflashing the Lollipop stock exploitable firmware, E5823_StoreFront_1299-6910_32.0.A.6.200_R2B. I used Flash Tools and connected my device in flash mode and flashed the ftf but the flashing process wouldn’t complete. It keeps hanging or getting stuck, I’ve left it for hours to complete and it never does, here’s a screenshot:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yggshdri5r6x1br/Flash Tools.png?dl=0
I thought it was my fault so made sure I had all the drivers installed for, flashmode, flashboot, Z5C, by running “Flashtool-drivers.exe” in the drivers folder and rebooting my pc. I tried downloading Lollipop firmware again and creating the ftf file again. I tried flashing the ftf, again and again and it never gets past “modem.sin”.
I tried the whole flashtools-flash-ftf process again, but this time I used my laptop and got the exact same result. I actually tried multiple USB 2.0 ports on both my pc and laptop also, but had no luck.
Anyway I gave up on rooting MarshMallow and just focussed on getting my phone functional with an operating system.
I came cross this tutorial and managed to install CM13 just fine by flashing the kernel(boot.img) and then recovery(TWRP v3), wiping(dalvik, system, cache, data) and installing the CM13 zip file from within TWRP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-sony-xperia-z5c-t3339930
As I type my phone is working fine with CM13 but how do I get MarshMallow back on my phone? Is it something to do with Sony RIC and DM-Verity? Do I need to somehow restore my DRM keys first and then try reflashing the stock Lollipop? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bix
mrbix said:
Hi All,
I have relented and admitted defeat. Wondered if someone would be kind enough to help me get my Z5C back to stock, actually I want it rooted but I’ll take a stock version right now, given how many hours I’ve thrown at this. I would consider myself a novice, but not a complete novice. I recently upgraded from Z1C, and the rooting process for that phone was pretty straight forward, however I have come unstuck trying to root my Z5C.
Using my desktop pc, I followed this guide perfectly until I got to “4. Root MM”:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/summary-tutorial-root-sony-xperia-z5-t3360515
At that point I chose “Alternative 3” and somewhere or somehow made a mistake possibly? I don’t know but my phone wouldn’t boot up.
Note: I managed to backup my DRM keys, I have a TA.img file saved to my pc.
I thought I had botched up the process and would start again by reflashing the Lollipop stock exploitable firmware, E5823_StoreFront_1299-6910_32.0.A.6.200_R2B. I used Flash Tools and connected my device in flash mode and flashed the ftf but the flashing process wouldn’t complete. It keeps hanging or getting stuck, I’ve left it for hours to complete and it never does, here’s a screenshot:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yggshdri5r6x1br/Flash Tools.png?dl=0
I thought it was my fault so made sure I had all the drivers installed for, flashmode, flashboot, Z5C, by running “Flashtool-drivers.exe” in the drivers folder and rebooting my pc. I tried downloading Lollipop firmware again and creating the ftf file again. I tried flashing the ftf, again and again and it never gets past “modem.sin”.
I tried the whole flashtools-flash-ftf process again, but this time I used my laptop and got the exact same result. I actually tried multiple USB 2.0 ports on both my pc and laptop also, but had no luck.
Anyway I gave up on rooting MarshMallow and just focussed on getting my phone functional with an operating system.
I came cross this tutorial and managed to install CM13 just fine by flashing the kernel(boot.img) and then recovery(TWRP v3), wiping(dalvik, system, cache, data) and installing the CM13 zip file from within TWRP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-sony-xperia-z5c-t3339930
As I type my phone is working fine with CM13 but how do I get MarshMallow back on my phone? Is it something to do with Sony RIC and DM-Verity? Do I need to somehow restore my DRM keys first and then try reflashing the stock Lollipop? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bix
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/help/flashtool-stuck-modem-sin-t3382757
Should be a bugged version of flashtool!
0.9.20.0 works fine for me, you can easily find it on google : "flashtool-0.9.20.0-windows.exe"
I would NOT use previous versions like 0.9.18 or 0.9.19 as suggested in the thread
If it does not solve, i could only tell you to follow another guide, and try again from zero:
please, follow the steps 1 and 2 in this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-...ck-root-xperia-z5-premium-sony-stock-t3335974
downloading latest ftf for your Z5Compact model (E5823 or E5803, look in settings -> phone info, are you sure you are flashing the correct ftf?).
before doing anything, obviously do a BACKUP
ninestarkoko said:
look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/help/flashtool-stuck-modem-sin-t3382757
Should be a bugged version of flashtool!
0.9.20.0 works fine for me, you can easily find it on google : "flashtool-0.9.20.0-windows.exe"
I would NOT use previous versions like 0.9.18 or 0.9.19 as suggested in the thread
If it does not solve, i could only tell you to follow another guide, and try again from zero:
please, follow the steps 1 and 2 in this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-...ck-root-xperia-z5-premium-sony-stock-t3335974
downloading latest ftf for your Z5Compact model (E5823 or E5803, look in settings -> phone info, are you sure you are flashing the correct ftf?).
before doing anything, obviously do a BACKUP
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks very much. I've managed to flash my phone and am rooted on MM.
I tried re-installing the latest version of flashtools v9.22.3 and used "flashtool-drivers.exe" to install the flashboot and flashmode drivers and finally the Z5C drivers and it still didn't work, and read somewhere(sorry i can't find the link now) that someone had installed all the available drivers from that list . I did that and it worked? I'm sure I've fluked this but glad it's worked nonetheless.
mrbix said:
Thanks very much. I've managed to flash my phone and am rooted on MM.
I tried re-installing the latest version of flashtools v9.22.3 and used "flashtool-drivers.exe" to install the flashboot and flashmode drivers and finally the Z5C drivers and it still didn't work, and read somewhere(sorry i can't find the link now) that someone had installed all the available drivers from that list . I did that and it worked? I'm sure I've fluked this but glad it's worked nonetheless.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
correct driver installation was a bit difficult also for me. good to know you solved the problem
ninestarkoko said:
look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/help/flashtool-stuck-modem-sin-t3382757
Should be a bugged version of flashtool!
0.9.20.0 works fine for me, you can easily find it on google : "flashtool-0.9.20.0-windows.exe"
I would NOT use previous versions like 0.9.18 or 0.9.19 as suggested in the thread
If it does not solve, i could only tell you to follow another guide, and try again from zero:
please, follow the steps 1 and 2 in this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-...ck-root-xperia-z5-premium-sony-stock-t3335974
downloading latest ftf for your Z5Compact model (E5823 or E5803, look in settings -> phone info, are you sure you are flashing the correct ftf?).
before doing anything, obviously do a BACKUP
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you. I had the same issue as OP, Google found me this thread and using flashtool 0.9.20.0 worked.
Hello everyone.
This is my first post here - in hope to get help with my Sony Z5 Compact.
So a week ago I have updated to Nougat,by mistake tbh.
Unfortunately Im really not happy with the device. The volume is OK unless youd like to watch some videos on a website - you won't hear much.
Then, playing a matroska file is impossible - stutters, pauses, gives you 5 fps ( I'm not joking) - it was flawless on MM (305).
So my plan is to go back to MM and I believe I've read every step by step tutorial existing on the Internet but I still have some questions.
1. How do I backup firmware? Every tutorial says about a folder with firmware files that you can import to flashtool to make an ftf backup of your stock firmware. The folder does not exist on my PC.
I've tried "repairing" etc, still, it does not exist.
2. Why do I need a backup firmware ftf for warranty?
3. Where can I find an ftf file?
Xperifirm doesn't give me anything, there are lots of fake websites, xperiablog doesn't send me an approval email for my account.
4. Is there anyone in Lodz, Poland that could help me?
I'd love to downgrade.. The phone is unusable for my work and I can't afford a new one.
Thanks in advance.
Kindest regards.
Michelangelo
Suggest you download Customized SG firmware, the lastest marshmellow is still available for download. Grab it now.
Hello, welcome to xda.
First, please do not open 2 different threads for the same problem - it's against forum rules.
About your problem: which fw you are on? you could try newest nougat firmware .33 first because the problems you described should've been fixed in this. Also you could dirty flash it and won't lose anything.
However if you want to go back to MM anyway, i would recommend 5.11 fw because it's .305 with newer security patch.
Be aware, that if you go back to MM, you will have to make a clean flash.
You can find all 3 firmwares on xperifirm from different regions(also .305). For most regions there are two different available, so click through all firmwares and look on the right side which you can choose.
What do you mean xperifirm gave you nothing?
How to download via xperifirm, create a ftf and flash viaflashtool: https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5...-33-pushed-t3581352/post71662820#post71662820
yup every update sony become worse
the best one was the last 5.1.1 i think (or one b4)
the last 6MM was meh
the last nougat (.33) is far worse from all of them
probably i won't buy sony's anymore
( i was happy with my WT19 sony ericsson arc like(Legacy Xperia) the one of the reasons i bought this sony(also easy roms flash,you just need use flash tool for stock roms you dont even need root or BTunlocked)
anyway i'm usually replace my phone every 5 years in average (when the phone stop run smooth mid-low range .like waze, temple run 2,subway surfer. apps (z5 still mid-high)
so the phones got about 4 more years, at least how i see it.
As Gewiz suggested, if you're on .376 or .378 version of the Nougat firmware, then updating to 2.33 might just fix the problems you're describing.
This is the highly recommended solution, since you won't lose any of your data or settings, and you don't really have to do anything, just wait for the update to become available for your region via OTA or Xperia Companion.
If you insist on downgrading back to MM, then you must perform a clean flash using unofficial (non-Sony) tools, which means you will lose all of your data and settings. Therefore you should backup all your data before doing so.
Being on anything but the latest version means you will forever have a non-dismissible notification nagging you about upgrading to the newest version.
If you're fine with that, then download a MM ROM from XperiFirm, create a FTF from the bundle, then flash it to your phone using Flashtool.
I think you're confused by the numerous tutorials you've read about "backups" and "warranty". You've likely read guides teaching you how to root your phone, which involves making a backup of the TA partition of your phone to preserve the DRM keys that resides within. Rooting the Z5C requires unlocking the bootloader, a process that wipes the DRM keys and voids your warranty. So, guides are there to help people make a backup of the DRM keys, so that they will have the ability to restore the keys to the phone and return the phone to warranty-eligible state when they need warranty service or resell their phone.
Since you have made no mention of rooting your phone, I assume none of this matters to you, don't worry about it.
Thank you all for the replies.
I updated from 376 to 2.33 and the phone is even more pathetic. It's slow and sluggish even with stamina mode off and data transfer/WiFi off. The battery drain is even bigger, now the alarm volume is terrible ( although video volume in chrome browser is now better). Mind you, I always do a reset after updating the phone, so everything that could be done was done.
I'm after 305 since the 5.11 introduced heating an worse performance ( I don't believe it was just a security patch).
I've managed to download 305 firmware with Xperifirm but I've hit one obstacle - I cannot create an FTF file with flashtool as the Xperifirm download unpacks the " FILE" files to many separate files and folders after download.
Could anyone please tell me how should I go about it? I'm really desperate to downgrade this phone as it was perfect until the cursed update and I can afford a new one.
Thanks in advance, and again thanks for all the replies.
MichelangeloJan said:
Thank you all for the replies.
I cannot create an FTF file with flashtool as the Xperifirm download unpacks the " FILE" files to many separate files and folders after download.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First: for nougat (7.0) you need flashtool in version v0.9.23.2
version 0.9.23.1 _cannot_ create ftfs out of what you downloaded with xperifirm
Second: here's a tutorial for FTFs:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/
Please note: in flashtool, you just have to click "Bundles\Create" (you don't need to decrypt, as this is done by xperifirm already)
Ok, guys I have one last question regarding this topic. Im sorry this took me so long but I don't have the Internet connection at home.
The "how to create an FTF file" tutorial says " exclude . Ta files" although the screen from it show only 2 files being excluded.
Some other tutorials either say the same or don't mention the .ta files.
So should I exclude all of them? Or should I leave "simlock. Ta" and "booter" in there?
Thanks again.
Michelangelo
Reflash firmware or make a factory reset. I am on .33 Nougat and rooted. Don't have any issues. Only have Greenify and battery life is good, performance is very good.
I also have flashed Zach's kernel, it makes a difference. However, these issues you have are not from this. Some people have reported such issues when upgrading from MM. If you don't want to unlock bootloader and root, make a factory reset or flash a whole .33 FTF in Flashtool. Also no, I haven't had these issues on .376 either.
I hope one of my tips helps you
---------- Post added at 01:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:12 AM ----------
MichelangeloJan said:
Ok, guys I have one last question regarding this topic. Im sorry this took me so long but I don't have the Internet connection at home.
The "how to create an FTF file" tutorial says " exclude . Ta files" although the screen from it show only 2 files being excluded.
Some other tutorials either say the same or don't mention the .ta files.
So should I exclude all of them? Or should I leave "simlock. Ta" and "booter" in there?
Thanks again.
Michelangelo
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't exclude anything, leave it as is
If you ask me, make a backup of all the stuff of your Internal Storage and wipe Userdata as well (unlocking the bootloader also does this, if you decide to do so).
Hi Dears
When flashing xz1, a message is displayed in the image below :
1) What will I do? Yes or no?
2) What does this message say and what?
3) There is no risk to the phone?
4) Can not make a problem with the flash?Flashing safely?
Just click yes. It's fine
N1ghtr08d said:
Just click yes. It's fine
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is no risk to the phone?
Brother,I didn't become a senior member by giving people bad advice. I've already done it myself, that's why I said you can do it.
One piece of advice though, when using flashtool if it gets really far down the process and looks like it's just hanging or not doing anything (should be after it flashes a bunch of system partitions) just go ahead and disconnect the phone then reboot it. Just remember, wait until you don't see any activity on flashtool for about 5 minutes then you'll be good to go. This is of course, assuming you get the same result with flashtool that I got.
Either way there's no need to worry because even if something were to ever go wrong, the phone can always be fixed by putting the pics into flash mode then flashing again so you don't have to be fearful, we're also always here to help.
N1ghtr08d said:
Brother,I didn't become a senior member by giving people bad advice. I've already done it myself, that's why I said you can do it.
One piece of advice though, when using flashtool if it gets really far down the process and looks like it's just hanging or not doing anything (should be after it flashes a bunch of system partitions) just go ahead and disconnect the phone then reboot it. Just remember, wait until you don't see any activity on flashtool for about 5 minutes then you'll be good to go. This is of course, assuming you get the same result with flashtool that I got.
Either way there's no need to worry because even if something were to ever go wrong, the phone can always be fixed by putting the pics into flash mode then flashing again so you don't have to be fearful, we're also always here to help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello, fellow rooted XZ1C here! Since your experience I would like to make a question please:
do you think should be safe use latest Flashtool 0.9.25.0 to downgrade from latest july 47.1.A.12.235 Customized IT fw to an older 47.1.A.12.75 Customized DE without messing up everything?
I mean, besides a full data wipe, is there something else I should be aware?
If you remove the userdata.sin file before using flashtool then you should be able to move around between any firmwares without wiping the data partition.
N1ghtr08d said:
If you remove the userdata.sin file before using flashtool then you should be able to move around between any firmwares without wiping the data partition.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thx! I just have a userdata_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin in 47.1.A.12.75 fw folder, is that one I should delete?
However I'm actually looking for a clear data wipe too and start from scratch, can I leave everything as it is?
If you're looking for a full data wipe them the only files you need to remove is any .ta files. If you download the firmware then just search through the 2 or 3 folders and delete any .ta files.
The .ta files are for the Trim Area. I don't know why they must be deleted but you gotta do it. That's what I learned, it's what I always do, and it's flawless.
excuse me sir, could u help me,
last night i try do flash with Flashtool 0.9.25.0 from singapore version to india version, i got message "no partition delivery included. maybe a bundle created on previous vesion", any advise sir?
Solved, i used newflasher, n everything work fine
Hey everyone,
So! I bought a Sony Xperia 1 (J8110-2019) phone from someone on Facebook Marketplace at a very solid price of £250 (RRP is still £850 in the UK) due to the seller describing it as 'in retail demo mode' so they lowered the price. I jumped the gun thinking I was getting a solid deal and just stupidly assumed it to be a feature I could just disable with *#*#73556673*#*#- me believing I was some insane developer with mad coding skills where in realityI had once flashed and rooted my Xperia XZ back in 2016. [Insert 'Hackerman' meme]
Yes... I am fully aware I'm a complete idiot for not doing a full assessment on the phone and am now having to learn a very important lesson from this situation!!
It seems to have a Store Front firmware installed and unsure what firmware to download and flash? I've tried some of the official stock ROMs from XperiFirm and it just continues to boot into constant 10-second cycles of demo videos making general functionality like phone calls pretty much impossible. without interruption. I've tried Customized and UK Service Provider Firmware such as EE and O2 but it always goes back into Store mode.
I was hoping if anyone would have or could elaborate on how to make an executable system flash zip for a 2019 Xperia 1? When I extract files from XperiaFirm ROMS (FTF,ZIP,SIN etc), I don't seem to get any META-INF files and thus cant make the proper .zip that TWRP needs to successfully flash a new repacked stock ROM? It always ends in a boot loop."
Here are some key points to hopefully give you some background:
I've installed TWRP successfully and have attempted to use 3 official firmware to flash whilst in recovery but have been unsuccessful each time with 'Invalid .ZIP format'. I've only a few times got booted whilst bundling together FTF files via Flashtool and doing it that way round but only ever seems to solve half the problem
I can't use the SinExtract feature in Flashtools as the SIN file errors as not being supported yet to use different file versions.
I can't use PRFCreator as it errors as the FTF file being unsupported (Due to it being new I assume)
I attempted to create my own META-INF>Updater-script but am unable to identify what partition my phone would use for mounting on "/dev/block". I only ever seem to get MANIFEST.MF from the files and nothing else. On my XZ I think I used something like:
(package_extract_file("boot.img", "/dev/block/mmcblk0");
package_extract_file("system.sin","/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system");
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have been able to install Magisk for rooting and verified.
I have used Minimal ADB and Fastboot to install programs like TWRP, SuperSu, Magisk but have never attempted, nor would I even know how to wipe my phone completely and install a clean stock ROM - is this possible?
All drivers, software, and systems are correct and up to date (as far as I am aware)
Would installing the' Service Exchange Firmware' be recommended (if I ever make it that far!) due to it being StoreFront?
I checked the IMEI number to see if it was blacklisted/blocked and it's all good. Not lost or stolen.
Thank you for your time to read and wallow in my woes with me my lovelies! Any help would be GREATLY appreciated you magnificent beasts! x
Bump x
...
the last chance... :good: