[Q] Is there any way to dump stock SGP511 17.1.A.2.36 ROM to FTF?

Hi all,

I've studied all 8 pages of current Q&A forum and did not found a guide or instructions on how to dump stock ROM from not-yet rooted pre-.402 BL-locked device into FTF or other flashable format (complete out of the box stock).
Everything which I've read points to PC Companion and download route, however Support Zone downloads latest version .402 in both Update and Repair scenarios. I've even tried to fool the tool with "no update "XML responses (I can provide details), but it did not work: 402 only.

I can see people posting .36 FTFs for regions other than mine, so I'm interested in the process how to make such FTF myself.
On a side note I'm well aware of SIN files, FTF files, Flashtool and adb-based rooting tools like EasyRoot and Community_RootToolkit.
At this point I'm not planning to unlock bootloader and loose TA, least intrusive safest backup of ROM is what I want.

I'm not a complete noob and did a week of web digging for possible approaches, so please no bashing

Thanks in advance.

hasenbein1966 said:

Please don't try to BS us here!!

"A week"... pfffff....

If you simply put "make ftf" in the Google search box, the FIRST result is this here:

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129

And you try to tell us something about "a week"... man...

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OK, I was ready for some hostility here. I'm not sure what's your problem man, but if you have nothing useful or constructive to say, please say nothing. I've seen you posts on other threads with the same attitude but with zero useful info.

If you'd read my post with attention then you'd see that common approach with Update Service which is now a Support Zone gives LATEST .402 firmware only. I already have it sitting on my disk. I'm interested in dumping my own tablet's current firmware which is version .36.

PS: A "week" is a week only with Z2. That's my 4th Android device among 2 HTCs and 1 Samsung, so please cut the BS about not doing a decent research.

I usually make a snapshots of the devices to have a possibility to restore them to the exact state they came from the shop.

Regarding this specific case, I want to preserve root exploits in .36 which were fixed in .402. Also, I'm quite happy with .36 firmware since there's no issues for me, so I do not see much sense in upgrading to .402.
BTW, are there any obvious reasons to go .402?

wintermute000 said:

You know you can root 402 right? No unlock required

Sent from my SGP511 using Tapatalk

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Yes, I know, TowelRoot should work on .402. As I've stated earlier I'm quite happy with .36 so it is a good idea to have both possibilities to flash: .36 and .402 in case I would not be happy with .402.