[GUIDE] How to make your regional firmware an .FTF file

Search This thread
By:
Advanced…
leajian

leajian

Senior Member
Apr 17, 2011
418
389
Shin Sekai
github.com
Okep. I assume you have the latest FlashTool installed already...

1) Get this (SEUS) : http://www.x-drivers.com/catalog/flash/mobile_phones/companies/sony_ericsson/models/seus/7572.html
2) Flash your phone with the latest software available using SEUS.
3) Go to C:\Program Files\Sony Ericcson\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs\
4) Copy the 2 largest files you'll find there to C:\Flashtool\leajian (I assume you created there a folder called leajian)
5) Run FlashTool
6) Click Advanced > Decrypt Files
7) Source folder : C:\Flashtool\leajian
8) From Files, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move the 2 files to Files to convert
9) Click OK
10) Wait patiently till it finishes...
11) From Folder list, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move the 2 files to Firmware content
12) On Device write the model [ex. Xperia X10 Mini(E10i)], on Version write the firmware version and/or the Android version [ex. 2.1.1.A.0.6 (Eclair_2.1)], on Branding write the region and your name if you wish [ex. Greek (by Leajian)].
13) Click OK
14) On Device Selection choose the device it is for (ex. E10i)
15) Wait very patiently...
16) When it finishes the .ftf file is located on C:\Flashtool\firmwares
17) SHARE IT ON XDA!!!
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: andro-SYR, X10minimandude, twins.7 and 1 other person
S

SmG67

Senior Member
May 2, 2012
2,128
849
leajian said:
Okep. I assume you have the latest FlashTool installed already...

...

3) Go to C:\Program Files\Sony Ericcson\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs\

...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

On my computer it's C:\ProgramData\...
Win7-64bit :)

---------- Post added at 06:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:49 PM ----------
leajian said:
Okep. I assume you have the latest FlashTool installed already...

...

11) From Folder list, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move the 2 files to Firmware content
...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

you say: move the 2 files to firmware content, but after decrypting i've got about 9 files in the folderlist

And it asks locked or unlocked bootloader after device-selection, is that option dependent on your device, or the loader.sin?
I guess the stock firmware would have a locked bootloader, but i unlocked my device, so which one do i have to choose?

And the X10Mini modelnumber is E10, not E20 :)
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: leajian
leajian

leajian

Senior Member
Apr 17, 2011
418
389
Shin Sekai
github.com
SmG67 said:
On my computer it's C:\ProgramData\...
Win7-64bit :)

---------- Post added at 06:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:49 PM ----------



you say: move the 2 files to firmware content, but after decrypting i've got about 9 files in the folderlist

And it asks locked or unlocked bootloader after device-selection, is that option dependent on your device, or the loader.sin?
I guess the stock firmware would have a locked bootloader, but i unlocked my device, so which one do i have to choose?

And the X10Mini modelnumber is E10, not E20 :)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Sorry, I didn't know for 64bit based systems, don't own one. I think is quite obvious though. :)

Of course you deselect the 2 files from the beggining! :eek:
You need the decrypted content only.

As for the bootloader question, you choose locked, because the truth is that bootloader was never unlocked, only patched. And device selection is for letting FlashTool know which loader.sin it must include. :D

And, indeed it's E10 :p

Thanks for questions, we clarified some misunderstandings for other users too. :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: SmG67
twins.7

twins.7

Senior Member
Nov 4, 2010
329
68
if I want to back to stock, from unlock bootloader should I relock the bootloader first?

Thx,
 
J

jnightz

Member
Dec 8, 2010
14
0
I got my x10 mini already updated and rooted, so SEUS can't update.
Can't I do that with my phone contents, or with a xrecovery backup?
I could simply use the xrecovery restore but what if I change the kernel to nAa, I must have a backup of my kernel (x10 mini 2.1.1.C.0.0) if I want to restore it later.
 
S

SmG67

Senior Member
May 2, 2012
2,128
849
jnightz said:
I got my x10 mini already updated and rooted, so SEUS can't update.
Can't I do that with my phone contents, or with a xrecovery backup?
I could simply use the xrecovery restore but what if I change the kernel to nAa, I must have a backup of my kernel (x10 mini 2.1.1.C.0.0) if I want to restore it later.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

The point is, if you've updated your phone, the files necessary are already downloaded onto your computer in the folder specified in the tutorial. Go from there :)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

leajian
[GUIDE] How to make your regional firmware an .FTF file
Replies
42
Views
41K
N
NinoRapis
Bin4ry
X10 Mini Pro 2.1 incl. Flashtool (Updated: Flasher 14.11.2010)
Replies
334
Views
343K
Bin4ry
Bin4ry
SaintyUK
GUIDE: Mini Pro (U20) change to any firmware (generic\debrand)
Replies
269
Views
130K
CygnusHyoga
CygnusHyoga
BPaul
[ROM] SonyStyle - V1.1 FINAL
Replies
1K
Views
562K
Z
zeratulbla
Q
[TUT]Root + Xrecovery + JIT for X10 Mini Pro with firmware v2.1.1.A.0.6 !
Replies
87
Views
215K
S
SmG67

Top Liked Posts

24 Hours All time
  • There are no posts matching your filters.
  • 4
    leajian
    leajian
    Okep. I assume you have the latest FlashTool installed already...

    1) Get this (SEUS) : http://www.x-drivers.com/catalog/flash/mobile_phones/companies/sony_ericsson/models/seus/7572.html
    2) Flash your phone with the latest software available using SEUS.
    3) Go to C:\Program Files\Sony Ericcson\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs\
    4) Copy the 2 largest files you'll find there to C:\Flashtool\leajian (I assume you created there a folder called leajian)
    5) Run FlashTool
    6) Click Advanced > Decrypt Files
    7) Source folder : C:\Flashtool\leajian
    8) From Files, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move the 2 files to Files to convert
    9) Click OK
    10) Wait patiently till it finishes...
    11) From Folder list, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move the 2 files to Firmware content
    12) On Device write the model [ex. Xperia X10 Mini(E10i)], on Version write the firmware version and/or the Android version [ex. 2.1.1.A.0.6 (Eclair_2.1)], on Branding write the region and your name if you wish [ex. Greek (by Leajian)].
    13) Click OK
    14) On Device Selection choose the device it is for (ex. E10i)
    15) Wait very patiently...
    16) When it finishes the .ftf file is located on C:\Flashtool\firmwares
    17) SHARE IT ON XDA!!!
    View
    1
    S
    SmG67
    leajian said:
    Okep. I assume you have the latest FlashTool installed already...

    ...

    3) Go to C:\Program Files\Sony Ericcson\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs\

    ...
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    On my computer it's C:\ProgramData\...
    Win7-64bit :)

    ---------- Post added at 06:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:49 PM ----------
    leajian said:
    Okep. I assume you have the latest FlashTool installed already...

    ...

    11) From Folder list, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move the 2 files to Firmware content
    ...
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    you say: move the 2 files to firmware content, but after decrypting i've got about 9 files in the folderlist

    And it asks locked or unlocked bootloader after device-selection, is that option dependent on your device, or the loader.sin?
    I guess the stock firmware would have a locked bootloader, but i unlocked my device, so which one do i have to choose?

    And the X10Mini modelnumber is E10, not E20 :)
    View
    1
    leajian
    leajian
    SmG67 said:
    On my computer it's C:\ProgramData\...
    Win7-64bit :)

    ---------- Post added at 06:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:49 PM ----------



    you say: move the 2 files to firmware content, but after decrypting i've got about 9 files in the folderlist

    And it asks locked or unlocked bootloader after device-selection, is that option dependent on your device, or the loader.sin?
    I guess the stock firmware would have a locked bootloader, but i unlocked my device, so which one do i have to choose?

    And the X10Mini modelnumber is E10, not E20 :)
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Sorry, I didn't know for 64bit based systems, don't own one. I think is quite obvious though. :)

    Of course you deselect the 2 files from the beggining! :eek:
    You need the decrypted content only.

    As for the bootloader question, you choose locked, because the truth is that bootloader was never unlocked, only patched. And device selection is for letting FlashTool know which loader.sin it must include. :D

    And, indeed it's E10 :p

    Thanks for questions, we clarified some misunderstandings for other users too. :)
    View
    1
    S
    SmG67
    twins.7 said:
    if I want to back to stock, from unlock bootloader should I relock the bootloader first?

    Thx,
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    No :) Never mess with your bootloader again, unless you want to take your phone for repairs under warranty, in that case, flash back to stock first and then relock the bootloader.
    View

New posts