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x10 flashtool 0.2.5, thanks!

seeing as how im new to the forums and i dont have 10 posts yet so i cant post in the developers forum, i'd like to extend my thanks here. i HAD a locked ATT x10 with 1.6. i was concerned about backing up my phone since ATT locked the ericsson backup & restore application. so i found the APK and downloaded it on my laptop, i then sideloaded it with android sdk via adb install and was able to back everything up before hand. i then continued with the flashtool 0.2.5 version and bundled the decrypted 2.1 ROM. i continued with the flash as instructed (including wipe userdata) and i got a flashtool log of:
24/036/2011 10:36:51 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
24/036/2011 10:36:51 - INFO - Starting adb service
24/037/2011 10:37:21 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
24/037/2011 10:37:56 - INFO - Searching for Xperia....
24/037/2011 10:37:57 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&CDE1754&0&1
24/037/2011 10:37:57 - INFO - Start Flashing
24/037/2011 10:37:57 - INFO - Sending loader
24/037/2011 10:37:57 - INFO - ### read failed : checksum err! FFFFFFFF!=CBEF977B
24/037/2011 10:37:59 - INFO - Loader sent
24/037/2011 10:37:59 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
24/038/2011 10:38:03 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
24/038/2011 10:38:03 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
24/041/2011 10:41:15 - INFO - Flashing dsp1.sin
24/041/2011 10:41:20 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
24/041/2011 10:41:24 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
24/041/2011 10:41:25 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
24/041/2011 10:41:33 - INFO - Flashing userdata.sin
24/041/2011 10:41:37 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
24/041/2011 10:41:40 - INFO - Flashing finished.
24/041/2011 10:41:40 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
24/041/2011 10:41:40 - INFO - Then go to application settings
24/041/2011 10:41:40 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
i tried flashing the first time and noticed the 24/037/2011 10:37:57 - INFO - ### read failed : checksum err!
i turned the phone back on and it restarted with the old 1.6 still intact with no changes. i then proceeded to try the process and second time and I got the same error except this time the flash process took much longer. i thought i bricked my phone as it tried to boot and showed me a picture of a camera and then the SE logo for a long time... i proceeded to wait and VOILA! even with the checksum error 2.1 is loaded and i was able to restore my settings with 2.1 installed. i havent found any errors yet and wifi seems to turn on just fine.. havent found a single problem yet. does anyone know what this checksum error equates to?
but like i said everything seems to work as of now, i have to extend many thanks! i look forward to hopefully a stable 2.3 gingerbread in the future, thank you!

i have however noticed that instead of a "3G" connection i now see an "H", i went into "about phone" and "status" it says its using HSPA... is this bad? i know it stands for high spee packet access but im unsure of the transfers rate between it and 3g...but more importantly...why has it changed after upgrading to 2.1?

i believe "H" is faster then 3g and was just an added feature in 2.1

sure hope so...i wonder if theres a way to switch back if i want to...save battery life.

You can switch to gsm in wireless conections, mobile nets, net mode, and select only gsm (2g), so you can save battery but it is also slower. Sorry if the menu names doesn't match exactly, are translated form spanish version.

"H"
I gotta thank the devs for this tool also. Flashing, rooting, cleaning, optimising everything went fine on mine. What else can you wish for?
The H is totally normal and it is really faster than 3G...there's nothing to worry about

sagacious1 said:
i have however noticed that instead of a "3G" connection i now see an "H", i went into "about phone" and "status" it says its using HSPA... is this bad? i know it stands for high spee packet access but im unsure of the transfers rate between it and 3g...but more importantly...why has it changed after upgrading to 2.1?
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H is for HSPA, as you've figured out. It is what AT&T was installing in 2010 while the other carriers were installing fake 4G. H is for 3.5G.
HSPA+ will be AT&T's first go with 4g, ultimately moving on to LTE. HSPA+ will be a high-speed fallback network for when AT&T fails to provide adequate data coverage. Neither of those will likely run on the X10, so the H is our last upgrade of that nature.
Sent from my X10a using XDA App

i know theres gotta be some high level gee wiz bang developer from either Sony or AT&T that can tell us whether or not the X10's transceiver will be able to run HSPA+ or LTE; whether it requires a software upgrade or not.

New fix for briked plays aborts on me.

16/053/2011 11:53:12 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
16/053/2011 11:53:13 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&24BD2DEF&0&4
16/053/2011 11:53:13 - INFO - Start Flashing
16/053/2011 11:53:13 - INFO - VER="R9A021";DATE="20110128";TIME="11:49:00";16/053/2011 11:53:13 - INFO - Flashing loader
16/053/2011 11:53:15 - INFO - PROT_VER="03";DATE="20110217";TIME="15:47:00";VER="R4A066";CXC="1234-5769";TYPE="S1_LOADER";UNIQUE_DEV_ID="1C119C94C6EC4C9AA87414B60BA810D5C0BC900B";SEC_LOCK_STATUS="LOCKED";OTP_DATA="4B6D7100471404C815040428548D9DD6B001002000000000";IMEI="35730204121349";AID_VERSION="0004";EROM_AID="0001";LOADER_AID="0001";SW_AID="0001";CUST_AID="0001";SIM_LOCK_AID="0001";HWCONF_AID="0001";PROD_ID="0001";ACTIVE_LOADER_AID="0001";MEMDEVS="02:00:002C:00B3:0000:00002000:00020000:00000800:00000040,03:03:001B:534D:0010:0003AF80:00010000:00000200";MAN_ID="002C";DEV_ID="00B3";SIN_VER="0001";AID_TAMP="NOT_TAMPERED";MAX_PKT_SZ="00010000";AUTH_LEVEL="NONE";AUTH_MET="0001";CARD_PRESENT="YES";CARD_SIZE="16GB";CARD_DATA="UHJvZE5vPTEyNDktNzE5MQ1Qcm9kUmV2PVIzQQ1Db3BpZWRCeXRlcz0xNDcxOTU4MjkzDUNvcGllZEZpbGVzPTE1MjQwDUNvcGllZERpcnM9ODQNT3JkZXI9OTAxNjI4NC0xMA0=";LOADER_ROOT="S1_Loader_Root_773f";EROM_ROOT="S1_EROM_Root_d601";SW_ROOT="S1_SW_Root_883f";CUST_ROOT="S1_Cust_Root_9603";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_c422";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_08af";BIM_STATE="DISABLED";
16/053/2011 11:53:15 - INFO - Flashing preset
16/053/2011 11:53:15 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
16/053/2011 11:53:15 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
16/053/2011 11:53:15 - INFO - Then go to application settings
16/053/2011 11:53:15 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging

I got the same Log.

Androxyde will look into the Flashtool Error this evening. Maybe the file is just too short and flashtool gets confused.
Regards
Bin4ry
Thats from the Arc forum

[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool

[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
Part A: changing your customization number to download a different firmware customization (optional)
Requirements:
Rooted Xperia smartphone with locked bootloader:
- For firmware versions 10.1.A.1.350 and 10.1.A.1.434, use goroh_kun root exploit
- For firmware versions 10.1.1.A.253, 10.1.1.A.307 and 10.3.A.0.423, use perf_event root exploit and remount-reboot fix
Build Prop Editor
The customization number of the firmware you want to download (see list, only customizations for the same phone model)
Start BuildProp Editor.
When a Superuser request pops up, tap 'Grant' or 'Allow'.
{
"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"
}
At the first start, a backup of 'build.prop' will be created automatically, which can be restored in case of any problems.
Scroll down to 'ro.semc.version.cust' and tap it.
Change the value to the customization number of the firmware you want to download.
When asked to reboot, tap 'No'.
Tap 'ro.semc.version.cus_revision' and change the value to 'R1A'.
When asked to reboot, tap 'Yes'.
Part B: downloading firmware with Sony PC Companion
Requirements:
Sony PC Companion
Xperia smartphone with locked bootloader
Delete this folder if it already exists:
- Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db
- Windows Vista/7/8: C:\ProgramData\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db
Start Sony PC Companion.
Case A: new software version available
Click 'Update'.
Click 'Accept'.
If you only want to download the firmware without updating, disconnect your phone as soon as the "Downloading software..." screen appears.
If you disconnected your phone, this window will appear, which you may close. Otherwise your phone software will be updated.
Case B: no new software version available
Click 'Your Phone / Tablet is up to date'.
Click 'repair my phone / tablet'.
Click 'Next'.
Repairing your phone will delete your personal data and settings. If you don't want this, see step 6. Click 'Continue'.
Tick the checkbox and click 'Next'.
If you only want to download the firmware without repairing, disconnect your phone as soon as the "Downloading software..." screen appears.
If you disconnected your phone, this window will appear, which you may close. Otherwise your phone software will be repaired and your personal data will be lost.
Part C: creating an FTF file with Flashtool
Requirements:
Flashtool
Firmware files from Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service (see part B).
Start Flashtool or Flashtool64 (for 64-bit Windows).
Click 'Tools' > 'SEUS Decrypt'.
Select the 'Source Folder' (copy-pasting this path will not work):
- Sony PC Companion (Windows XP): C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
- Sony PC Companion (Windows Vista/7/8): C:\ProgramData\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
- Sony Update Service (32-bit Windows): C:\Program Files\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs
- Sony Update Service (64-bit Windows): C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs
Move all 'Available files' to 'Files to convert' by selecting them and clicking the right arrow button.
Click 'Convert'.
Enter the following details:
- Device: your phone model, e.g. 'C6602', 'C6603', 'C6606' or 'C6616' for Xperia Z (see 'Settings' > 'About phone' > 'Model number').
- Branding: can be found in the first columns of these tables by looking up the customization number, e.g. 'Customized US'.
- Version: the build number of the firmware, e.g. '10.1.1.A.1.307'.
Move all files from 'folder list' to 'Firmware content' except *.ta files (e.g. simlock.ta, preset1.ta, cust-reset.ta, ...) by selecting them and clicking the right arrow button.
Click 'Create'.
When you see 'Bundle creation finished', your FTF will be in 'C:\Flashtool\firmwares'. If your combination of device/branding/build is not yet available on xda-developers forum, please be so kind to share it (see part D).
To save about 2 GB of disk space, delete this folder:
- Sony PC Companion (Windows XP): C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
- Sony PC Companion (Windows Vista/7/8): C:\ProgramData\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
- Sony Update Service (32-bit Windows): C:\Program Files\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs
- Sony Update Service (64-bit Windows): C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs
Part D: sharing your FTF on xda-developers forum
Upload your FTF to a file host. I use Dev-Host for this purpose, but it only supports files up to 512 MB, so I use WinRAR to pack my FTF with the following options: 'Compression method' = 'store' (since FTF is already compressed), 'Split to volumes, size' = '512 MB'. Of course you can use a different file host and archiver if required. Please note that Google Drive, Dropbox and Box all have bandwidth quotas, so your shared files may be disabled if they are downloaded too much.
Create a new thread on xda-developers forum in 'Xperia Z General' and include at least the following information:
- Device
- Build number
- Android version
- Customization version
- Region
- Branding
- Download links
Here is an example: [STOCK ROM][FTF] Xperia Z (C6603) 10.1.1.A.1.253 Generic BE (Unbranded/Belgium)
If this post was helpful, don't forget to click the 'Thanks' button.

Is a locked bootloader really necessary for step A?

Coirpre said:
Is a locked bootloader really necessary for step A?
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Not really for part A, but it is required for part B (because Sony Update Service will only work with a locked bootloader) and part A is useless without part B
However, if your bootloader is unlocked, you can use "Flash tool for Xperia™ devices" (Sony Emma).

Apollo89 said:
Not really for part A, but it is required for part B (because Sony Update Service will only work with a locked bootloader) and part A is useless without part B
However, if your bootloader is unlocked, you can use "Flash tool for Xperia™ devices" (Sony Emma).
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even after restoring a TA-Backup? sorry, I'm still new to the way sony handles this...

Coirpre said:
even after restoring a TA-Backup? sorry, I'm still new to the way sony handles this...
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After restoring your TA-Backup (or doing a relock with Flashtool) and flashing a stock ROM, you can use Sony Update Service again.

Apollo89 said:
[*]If you just want to download the firmware without flashing it to your phone: watch the download progress very closely. When the end is near, start holding the USB connector. As soon as the download is completed (see screenshot), IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECT YOUR PHONE. Timing is crucial here. If you disconnect it before downloading is finished, the download will stop. If you disconnect it too late, you might lose data. I used this method several times without losing any data. My experience is that the download progress bar suddenly goes to 100%, before you would expect it, so be prepared!
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Thank you for your guide.
I just want to add that with "PC companion", I disconnected my phone before the end of the downloading and it didn't stop. I make my own .253 FTF without problem.
Somebody could confirm ?

LedFanatic said:
Thank you for your guide.
I just want to add that with "PC companion", I disconnected my phone before the end of the downloading and it didn't stop. I make my own .253 FTF without problem.
Somebody could confirm ?
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You're right!
When restoring with PC Companion, you can disconnect your phone during the download.
The downloaded files will be in 'C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs'.
The only thing I'm not sure of, is if PC Companion also downloads the full image when updating?
I will download my next update with PC Companion. If the files are the same as with Sony Update Service, then I will update this guide.

Apollo89 said:
You're right!
When restoring with PC Companion, you can disconnect your phone during the download.
The downloaded files will be in 'C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs'.
The only thing I'm not sure of, is if PC Companion also downloads the full image when updating?
I will download my next update with PC Companion. If the files are the same as with Sony Update Service, then I will update this guide.
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What I can tell you is that I made my 253.ftf and 253.zip from an updating PC companion process between .434 to .253. But I didn't compare if the files are the same as with SUS. I use flashtool to flash the ftf and TWRP to recovery flash the zip and didn't have problem...
As soon as the .307 will be available here in France, I will try to reproduce the same process and let you know

Changing build.prop not worked for me
Sony update service downloads same customization version - before change file.(phone restarted after change)

relicks said:
Changing build.prop not worked for me
Sony update service downloads same customization version - before change file.(phone restarted after change)
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Are you sure you changed the right value? There are multiple entries with your customization number in build.prop, but it's (only) this one you should change: 'ro.semc.version.cust='. After changing this value, save and close build.prop and open it again to check if it has been saved correctly. Also, did you delete the folder 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db' before starting Sony Update Service?

Apollo89 said:
Are you sure you changed the right value? There are multiple entries with your customization number in build.prop, but it's (only) this one you should change: 'ro.semc.version.cust='. After changing this value, save and close build.prop and open it again to check if it has been saved correctly. Also, did you delete the folder 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db' before starting Sony Update Service?
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Yes i am sure. "ro.semc.version.cust" was 1270-7689 (generic UK), and i changed it to 1271-5145 (generic Turkey). And i duble check the value after save it, delete db folder.

relicks said:
Yes i am sure. "ro.semc.version.cust" was 1270-7689 (generic UK), and i changed it to 1271-5145 (generic Turkey). And i duble check the value after save it, delete db folder.
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That's very strange. I successfully downloaded three other customizations by using this method. A guy who PM'd me was also able to change from 'Generic UK' to 'Vodafone UK' by following this guide. Are you sure SUS was downloading 'Generic UK' again?

Apollo89 said:
That's very strange. I successfully downloaded three other customizations by using this method. A guy who PM'd me was also able to change from 'Generic UK' to 'Vodafone UK' by following this guide. Are you sure SUS was downloading 'Generic UK' again?
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I think you need to change also the id for ro.product.name=
And ro.semc.version.cus_revision=
That what i did to make it work.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

gm007 said:
I think you need to change also the id for ro.product.name=
And ro.semc.version.cus_revision=
That what i did to make it work.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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I didn't have to change those values, but something just came to my mind: I had ro.semc.version.cus_revision=R3A and I downloaded firmwares with R4A, R6A and R11A (all higher).
The guy who changed from 'Generic UK' to 'Vodafone (UK)', changed from R14A to R16A (also higher), but he said he first tried to change to 'Generic ES', which is R5A (lower), and it didn't work.
When I check the latest firmware versions with the URL you can find here (see browser bookmark), I get an empty response if the 'cdfVer=' in the URL is higher than the one of that customization, so I always use cdfVer=R1A there.
This will probably also do the trick here!
@relicks, could you try to change your values to this (without changing anything else):
ro.semc.version.cust=1271-5145
ro.semc.version.cus_revision=R1A
and see if that works? I think it will

Apollo89 said:
I didn't have to change those values, but something just came to my mind: I had ro.semc.version.cus_revision=R3A and I downloaded firmwares with R4A, R6A and R11A (all higher).
The guy who changed from 'Generic UK' to 'Vodafone (UK)', changed from R14A to R16A (also higher), but he said he first tried to change to 'Generic ES', which is R5A (lower), and it didn't work.
When I check the latest firmware versions with the URL you can find here (see browser bookmark), I get an empty response if the 'cdfVer=' in the URL is higher than the one of that customization, so I always use cdfVer=R1A there.
This will probably also do the trick here!
@relicks, could you try to change your values to this (without changing anything else):
ro.semc.version.cust=1271-5145
ro.semc.version.cus_revision=R1A
and see if that works? I think it will
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nope
It says Your phone has already latest firmware.

relicks said:
nope
It says Your phone has already latest firmware.
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Does Sony Update Service still offer the option to do a factory reset? I have had this problem where factory reset wasn't even available anymore.
I had to restore the original build.prop from my backup, then I rebooted and SUS gave the factory reset option again.
After that, I modified build.prop again, rebooted and then it worked.
If that still doesn't work, you can try this:
ro.semc.version.cust=1271-5145
ro.semc.version.cus_revision=R7A
Don't forget to do a full reboot each time you change something in build.prop and delete the SUS db folder.

relicks said:
nope
It says Your phone has already latest firmware.
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Close pc companion and use update service.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

Apollo89 said:
Does Sony Update Service still offer the option to do a factory reset? I have had this problem where factory reset wasn't even available anymore.
I had to restore the original build.prop from my backup, then I rebooted and SUS gave the factory reset option again.
After that, I modified build.prop again, rebooted and then it worked.
If that still doesn't work, you can try this:
ro.semc.version.cust=1271-5145
ro.semc.version.cus_revision=R7A
Don't forget to do a full reboot each time you change something in build.prop and delete the SUS db folder.
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Thanks mate, it is now ok.:good:
But question, it was .434 before after do these things it downloads .253 and i loose root. Is it possible download .434 same customization number for rooting?

relicks said:
Thanks mate, it is now ok.:good:
But question, it was .434 before after do these things it downloads .253 and i loose root. Is it possible download .434 same customization number for rooting?
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What did the trick? You just tried again with 'R1A'? Or did you use 'R7A'?
No, unfortunately it is not possible to download previous firmware versions from Sony. You can only downgrade if you can find the right FTF file online.

Nice share thanks
Xperia p LT2II
Engima v8.3
sliding xp kernel

[FTF] 10.5.A.0.230 - C6602 (US),C6603 (Journalist) and C6616 (US)

Customized US: C6602 (Google Drive) | mirror 1 MD5: 630f2993d25ef9c3c9ffee171f6180b0
Commercial and Journalists: C6603 (Google Drive) MD5: 996454f94ee37ead70c51c001ac6220e
Customized US: C6616 (Google Drive) MD5: cb9766d6fc9707623c3079a4c09e9a09
Feel free to re-upload to MEGA or similar, be sure to post the link here.

Direct link for C6602 US ftf:
http://www.gofile.ir/dl/ikq/C6602_10.5.A.0.230_Customized_US.ftf.html
.:::. senT froM mY smarT phonE .:::.

[NUT] said:
Customized US: C6602 (Google Drive) MD5: 630f2993d25ef9c3c9ffee171f6180b0
mirror 1
Commercial and Journalists: C6603 (Google Drive) MD5: 996454f94ee37ead70c51c001ac6220e
Customized US: C6616 (Google Drive) MD5: cb9766d6fc9707623c3079a4c09e9a09
Feel free to re-upload to MEGA or similar, be sure to post the link here.
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What has been changed in the customized US version?

tiskewlio said:
What has been changed in the customized US version?
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Everything
It's kitkat baby

[NUT] said:
Everything
It's kitkat baby
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No, I get that, but I mean did you change anything yourself why is it custom not generic? Sorry for the stupid question.

its laggy for z ?

tiskewlio said:
No, I get that, but I mean did you change anything yourself why is it custom not generic? Sorry for the stupid question.
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No, you've got it wrong: ftf files are extracts of the Sony download services, there is no way to change them. The customization is done by Sony themselves.
nemer12 said:
its laggy for z ?
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It's butter smooth, seriously :good:

[NUT] said:
No, you've got it wrong: ftf files are extracts of the Sony download services, there is no way to change them. The customization is done by Sony themselves.
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So there won't be a pre-rooted, dual-recovery for it?

moh.sakhaii said:
So there won't be a pre-rooted, dual-recovery for it?
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Of course there will :angel:
(working on it now)

can i use this FTF for the lock bootloader phone? i'm using c6603 btw.

[NUT] said:
Of course there will :angel:
(working on it now)
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Much appreciated, I don't trust other roms only yours.

Is it possible to have a mirror for the 6603 journalist to have a mirror the google drive is not letting any more download

gakuteru said:
can i use this FTF for the lock bootloader phone? i'm using c6603 btw.
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yes you can!!just using flashtool
try us firmware (c6602) at first running so laggy but after several times reboot my device, it so smooth right now..

How do we root locked bootloader after flashing this ROM?

kevev said:
How do we root locked bootloader after flashing this ROM?
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you cant. but some people say that TA partition isnt important anymore to get bravia engine working. so you might unlock your bootloader without any loss of functionality. I dont know if its true though, maybe someone else does?
you have two options:
backup TA of current rooted phone.
install latest firmware. unlock bootloader, root, relock bootloader
if its true and you can savley unlock your bootloader just unlock it and flash rooted kernel or superuser zip

Can someone please confirm with me that when i flash this kitkat version of android on my c6602, that i can then root it using the 'towelroot' app
Sent from my C6602 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

WaleedT said:
Can someone please confirm with me that when i flash this kitkat version of android on my c6602, that i can then root it using the 'towelroot' app
Sent from my C6602 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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yes u can

my phone is a XPeria C6616 and C6616 using the FTF shows me this in flashtool
5/020/2014 16:20:35 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.1 built on 06-16-2014 23:00:00
05/020/2014 16:20:35 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
05/020/2014 16:20:35 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
05/020/2014 16:20:35 - INFO - No proxy found for firefox. Trying next one
05/020/2014 16:20:35 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one
05/020/2014 16:20:36 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
05/020/2014 16:20:36 - INFO - Pulling changes
05/020/2014 16:20:37 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
05/020/2014 16:20:42 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/020/2014 16:20:49 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z (C6616). FW release : 10.5.A.0.230. Customization : Customized_US
05/020/2014 16:20:49 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/023/2014 16:23:30 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/023/2014 16:23:43 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/023/2014 16:23:44 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
05/023/2014 16:23:44 - INFO - Reading device information
05/023/2014 16:23:44 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
05/023/2014 16:23:44 - INFO - Current device : C6603 - CB5A1Z6VD6 - 1270-5695_R1D - 1269-5309_10.5.A.0.233 - GLOBAL-LTE_10.5.A.0.233
05/023/2014 16:23:44 - INFO - Start Flashing
05/023/2014 16:23:44 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
05/023/2014 16:23:44 - INFO - Checking header
05/023/2014 16:23:44 - INFO - Flashing data
05/023/2014 16:23:44 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
05/023/2014 16:23:45 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_5ca3 - Version : APQ8064_39 / Boot version : S1_Boot_Lagan_1.1.1_1 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
05/023/2014 16:23:45 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
05/023/2014 16:23:45 - INFO - Checking header
05/023/2014 16:23:45 - INFO - Flashing data
05/023/2014 16:23:45 - INFO - Processing of partition-image.sin finished.
05/023/2014 16:23:45 - INFO - Parsing boot delivery
05/023/2014 16:23:45 - INFO - Phone boot version : S1_Boot_Lagan_1.1.1_1. Boot delivery version : S1_Boot_Lagan_1.1.1_1
05/023/2014 16:23:45 - INFO - Boot delivery up to date. Nothing to do
05/023/2014 16:23:45 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
05/023/2014 16:23:45 - INFO - Checking header
05/023/2014 16:23:45 - INFO - Flashing data
05/023/2014 16:23:46 - INFO - Processing of kernel.sin finished.
05/023/2014 16:23:46 - INFO - Processing rpm.sin
05/023/2014 16:23:46 - INFO - Checking header
05/023/2014 16:23:46 - INFO - Flashing data
05/023/2014 16:23:47 - INFO - Processing of rpm.sin finished.
05/023/2014 16:23:47 - INFO - Processing fotakernel.sin
05/023/2014 16:23:47 - INFO - Checking header
05/023/2014 16:23:47 - INFO - Flashing data
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Processing of fotakernel.sin finished.
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_3.sin
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Checking header
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Flashing data
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Processing of amss_fs_3.sin finished.
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_2.sin
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Checking header
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Flashing data
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Processing of amss_fs_2.sin finished.
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_1.sin
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Checking header
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Flashing data
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Processing of amss_fs_1.sin finished.
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Processing apps_log.sin
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Checking header
05/023/2014 16:23:48 - INFO - Flashing data
05/023/2014 16:23:49 - INFO - Processing of apps_log.sin finished.
05/023/2014 16:23:49 - INFO - Processing cache.sin
05/023/2014 16:23:49 - INFO - Checking header
05/023/2014 16:23:49 - INFO - Flashing data
05/023/2014 16:23:50 - INFO - Processing of cache.sin finished.
05/023/2014 16:23:51 - INFO - Processing system.sin
05/023/2014 16:23:51 - INFO - Checking header
05/023/2014 16:23:51 - INFO - Flashing data
05/026/2014 16:26:26 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
05/026/2014 16:26:26 - INFO - Ending flash session
05/026/2014 16:26:26 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="0x80080012 ";
05/026/2014 16:26:26 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
05/026/2014 16:26:27 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/026/2014 16:26:27 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/026/2014 16:26:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/027/2014 16:27:31 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/027/2014 16:27:56 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
excuse my bad English

how i check the MD5 on debian?

do you have this roms in another server like MEGA? i always get error on download with google drive..

Success flashtool to flash Global Firmware on my G8232 ! Guide for newbiew (like me)

I got this G8232 as Gift from my USA's cousin which has disable fingerprint manager by default. This issue make me sick. I want it back by flash my phone to global firmware. But problem:
1. Flashtool newest version have no G8232 in device list. Okay if you stuck at this here is trick:
Download Device update for flastool here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xzs/how-to/flashtool-devices-update-t3601722
- Extract you will have folder G82xx
Open flashtool (newest version) wait until it loaded all script you will see there are only 94 device loaded
see pic:
how do you upload pictures
- Copy folder: G82xx to %userprofile%\.flashTool\devices (copy this to "RUN")
- Back to opening flashtool click: Device - Manage - Import. You will have 95 devices imported with notice:
"06/039/2017 21:39:25 - INFO - Loading devices database
06/039/2017 21:39:25 - INFO - Loaded 95 devices"
how do you upload pictures
2. All done ! Go ahead make your own ftf firmware by xperifirm and flash your phone.
3. While flashing you may got notice:
06/040/2017 21:40:46 - INFO - No matching loader found
06/040/2017 21:40:46 - WARN - No loader found or set manually. Skipping loader
And flashtool will popup using 41.fsc click YES then all go through.... (if not restart your PC reinstall flashtool drivers and restart over again)
how do you upload pictures
Bravo now my G8232 fingerprint manager is back ! Big thanks everybody !

Thanks, which FW did you use?
Thanks for the quick and easy guide. Very helpful and I have successfully created an FTF file as a test. Just curious which firmware you used? I'm looking for something that has as little bloat as possible but understand each variant will come with some.
Example, did you use the customized SG, HK, etc. release?
Thanks in advance!

Avalanche46 said:
Thanks for the quick and easy guide. Very helpful and I have successfully created an FTF file as a test. Just curious which firmware you used? I'm looking for something that has as little bloat as possible but understand each variant will come with some.
Example, did you use the customized SG, HK, etc. release?
Thanks in advance!
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My G8232 release with USA firmware with fingerprint is disable
I living in Vietnam so i use Xperifirm and make FTF with Costumized VN Firmware and flashed my phone. I'm sure u can flash any global ftf firmware to make fingerprint manager is back
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XuanDinh said:
My G8232 release with USA firmware with fingerprint is disable
I living in Vietnam so i use Xperifirm and make FTF with Costumized VN Firmware and flashed my phone. I'm sure u can flash any global ftf firmware to make fingerprint manager is back
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Giúp mình với. XZs k nhận driver để flash TFT. mình tìm đủ các driver rồi mà đều báo fail khi add driver (

Only get this:
29/004/2017 23:04:06 - INFO - No flash script found.
29/004/2017 23:04:06 - INFO - Flash script is mandatory. Closing session
29/004/2017 23:04:06 - INFO - Ending flash session
29/004/2017 23:04:06 - INFO - Flashing finished.
29/004/2017 23:04:06 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
29/004/2017 23:04:06 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
29/004/2017 23:04:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/004/2017 23:04:12 - INFO - Device disconnected

Janus00 said:
Only get this:
29/004/2017 23:04:06 - INFO - No flash script found.
29/004/2017 23:04:06 - INFO - Flash script is mandatory. Closing session
29/004/2017 23:04:06 - INFO - Ending flash session
29/004/2017 23:04:06 - INFO - Flashing finished.
29/004/2017 23:04:06 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
29/004/2017 23:04:06 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
29/004/2017 23:04:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/004/2017 23:04:12 - INFO - Device disconnected
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same for me also

3mozz said:
same for me also
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Another user in the patch thread solved it. You have to copy the G82XX patch to the device folder to overwrite the files and then press export first before importing the folder in flashtool.
"Delete that folder add the new folder then click export and then import the new folder and tadaa worked for me"

Hi guys. I have a question. So I have the US dual sim version as well. If I flash to global firmware do I lose my DRM keys for the camera?
Basically all I want to do is use global firmware to get fingerprint reader working. I don't really care for rooting it. I want to keep my camera DRM working. I tried reading a guide but it only shows me how to root. But I don't want to root.

How to video
I made a how to video a few weeks back on how to activate the fingerprint sensor.
I was having issues like the ones mentioned above and after several failed attempts I figured out what worked
This damn thing doesn't let me post links so just Google how to activate the fingerprint sensor on the Xperia xzs or just search for my channel using my username on YouTube

can you help me sir plz
contact me on my Gmail
[email protected]
i don't know how to do this method ?!

Does your phone keep receiving automatic updates from sony?
Does your phone keep receiving automatic updates from sony?

Please upload Sony Xperia XZs Global Firmware

XuanDinh said:
My G8232 release with USA firmware with fingerprint is disable
I living in Vietnam so i use Xperifirm and make FTF with Costumized VN Firmware and flashed my phone. I'm sure u can flash any global ftf firmware to make fingerprint manager is back
ru image host
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could you help me sir to do this?

skipper1448 said:
How to video
I made a how to video a few weeks back on how to activate the fingerprint sensor.
I was having issues like the ones mentioned above and after several failed attempts I figured out what worked
This damn thing doesn't let me post links so just Google how to activate the fingerprint sensor on the Xperia xzs or just search for my channel using my username on YouTube
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what is your username on youtube?

Shadow_Company said:
what is your username on youtube?
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I deleted the video a while ago. It's a 6 year old phone at this point.

skipper1448 said:
I deleted the video a while ago. It's a 6 year old phone at this point.
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could you contact me to provide help?
[email protected]