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

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ahhamado

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hi there, I ended up on two .TA, cust-reset.ta and fota-reset.ta
you say not to put any .TA extension into the firmware content.
I do not know what the explanation, what I have to do?
sorry for noob question -_-

XZU C6802 - 14.3.A.0.757
 
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Hi there - I have a branded Xperia SP (C5302) bought few days back. The customization version is shown as 1271-9664 which isn't listed. Is there an 'official' source for these? I tried asking Sony live-chat about phone updates, but as expected they were fairly unhelpful:(:(:(:(
 
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androidrouen

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hi i am uploading a file on mega, i got a root sgp311 16gb, version country i don't know, in property i got : 10.4.1.B.0.109 , the update fule i downloaded i hope it is kikat i don't know how to verify it, please can a Master sony member put one eye or 2 eyes on it :cowboy: and eventually explain me how to root that ? ^^ i remenber i got a lot of pain into my ass to root this tab, so i am scared to lose it ^^

Thanks xda sexy master :) :good: it will take 2 hours to upload on mega ... so long ^^

NB : i just stopped to upload, on sony website it said kit kat not ready ? http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/software/tablets/xperia-tablet-z-wifi/ it is wrtitten next ? on the lte tablet z it is written latest is kkat ? so what is my files ? lol sony and me is not a love story ... my ass is not made for this bull**** :(
 
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banjo67xxx

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Hi Apollo89,

There was never a stock firmware for the L50U model (Z2 LTE China Unicom) which contains Google play, but is it possible to take an FTF file from the D6503 take it to pieces and get the FILE_xxxx files and then build a new FTF for the L50U model?

Or can I get these files from another forum member with a D6503 and ask them to follow your guide as far as getting these files for 17.1.1.A.0.402 and then post them for me, and then I rebuild them with Flashtool following your guide but specifying the correct model as L50U?

I have been able to flash the D6503 version of 17.1.1.A.0.402 onto my L50U but the GSM/UMTS/LTE transceiver doesn't function and it complains about non-existent covers being open.

or will I have to revert to the Chinese government censored version of firmware which can't install Google Play and the only apps I can get are in Chinese which I cant read?

TIA Banjo
 
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milindasenarath

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im using xperia z1 with .757 kitkat
already rooted
but i cannot save build prop with my new cuz no
it always reverts to the original value.
any ideas to change the build prop?
 
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kaustubhS

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If I flash an ftf file on my z using flash tool without rooting it and unlocking bootloader...can I still b able to use Sony pc companion for further updates?
 
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kaustubhS said:
If I flash an ftf file on my z using flash tool without rooting it and unlocking bootloader...can I still b able to use Sony pc companion for further updates?
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I unlocked my bootloader without saving the TA partition and now I cannot update OTA. If you haven't unlocked the bootloader then you should not have a problem AFAIK.
 
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maryoley

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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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thanks dude. i think now PC Companion tells you to disconnect your phone during the download.:good:
 

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Can somebody help me?
I am trying to change the customisation number but everytime I reboot after saving it it's the same as it was before again.
It doesn't seem to save my changes. I want to change it to 1281-2668. I allready tried using R1A and R7A.
 
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    [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:

    1. Start BuildProp Editor.
    2. When a Superuser request pops up, tap 'Grant' or 'Allow'.

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    3. At the first start, a backup of 'build.prop' will be created automatically, which can be restored in case of any problems.

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    4. Scroll down to 'ro.semc.version.cust' and tap it.

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    5. Change the value to the customization number of the firmware you want to download.

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    6. When asked to reboot, tap 'No'.

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    7. Tap 'ro.semc.version.cus_revision' and change the value to 'R1A'.

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    8. When asked to reboot, tap 'Yes'.

    Part B: downloading firmware with Sony PC Companion


    Requirements:

    1. 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
    2. Start Sony PC Companion.
    • Case A: new software version available

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      1. Click 'Update'.

      2. Click 'Accept'.

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      3. If you only want to download the firmware without updating, disconnect your phone as soon as the "Downloading software..." screen appears.

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      4. If you disconnected your phone, this window will appear, which you may close. Otherwise your phone software will be updated.

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    • Case B: no new software version available

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      1. Click 'Your Phone / Tablet is up to date'.

      2. Click 'repair my phone / tablet'.

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      3. Click 'Next'.

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      4. Repairing your phone will delete your personal data and settings. If you don't want this, see step 6. Click 'Continue'.

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      5. Tick the checkbox and click 'Next'.

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      6. If you only want to download the firmware without repairing, disconnect your phone as soon as the "Downloading software..." screen appears.

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      7. 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.

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    Part C: creating an FTF file with Flashtool


    Requirements:
    • Flashtool
    • Firmware files from Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service (see part B).

    1. Start Flashtool or Flashtool64 (for 64-bit Windows).
    2. Click 'Tools' > 'SEUS Decrypt'.

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    3. 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'.

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    4. 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'.

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    5. 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).

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    6. 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


    1. 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.
    2. 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.
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    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).
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    Fox_Soul said:
    thank you very much.
    I have a noob question... Why we must exclude all TA files? If they come with the files provided by sony companion, why they are bad?
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    That's a valid question. I once asked this to Androxyde, the creator of Flashtool, and he replied the following:

    I never flashed the latest FILE_XXXXX which is a TA file. When I watch usblogs from SEUS, PCC or Emma, this file is not flashed so I would advice not to flash it.

    Actually I updated my decrypt code to be more accurate. That is why you can now decrypt this file :)

    To be safe, it was working without this file before ... so exclude it from FTF bundles.
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    So it seems like Sony PC Companion doesn't use it either. It might be something which they can use in service centers for certain repair jobs. Looking at the file name and content, it seems to reset something related to the customization:

    cust-reset.ta
    Code: 
    //===========================================================
// Active customization reset
// Generated by SACCO
//===========================================================
02

// 2212
000008A4 000E 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

    preset1.ta
    Code: 
    //===========================================================
// Created: 20130308 08:59
// Author:  Jonas Lundgren, 23051296
//===========================================================
02

// 2212
000008A4 000E 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

    As you can see, 'cust-reset.ta' and 'preset1.ta' contain different comments, but in fact they do exactly the same (zeroing 14 bytes, starting at address 000008A4). The Trim Area (TA) is an important part of your firmware. It contains device-specific codes and it's the only part which normally doesn't get flashed. If it gets damaged, your phone may be hard bricked (which means that it's not working anymore and you cannot repair it).
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    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.
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    ahassouna said:
    I updated my xz through flash tool to 4.2.2 TW generic as my region did not get the update yet .
    If i flash another generic one 4.2.2 with same method will i lose my data?
    If after flashing the other 4.2.2 generic i want to root, will i lose data?
    If the answer is no i wont lose data for flashing which steps should i follow as i can see in posts some things about recovery twrp or cwm which i dont have as i "did not unlock my bootloader"
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    You will not lose data by flashing a different firmware customization if you untick DATA in Flashtool.
    You will not lose data by rooting.
    You don't need recovery to flash stock firmware. Just use this guide or download an FTF and flash it with Flashtool (see tutorial).

    Asd0r said:
    Sony Update Service Tool say that there is not any update to install...
    I think that the only way is to flash a Generic IT rom with flashtool and then make the update.
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    Probably. But please remember that 10.3.A.0.423 is not available yet for Generic IT. By downgrading to 10.1.1.A.1.253, you would have to wipe all your data. Better wait until 10.3.A.0.423 has been released for Generic IT.
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