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

[shoey63]

Great guide! No-one has uploaded 2.74 yet, so I made one for myself
I'll share tomorrow if nobody has done it:fingers-crossed:

 

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Great guide! No-one has uploaded 2.74 yet, so I made one for myself
I'll share tomorrow if nobody has done it:fingers-crossed:

I would like to have the 274 ftf

 

[shoey63]

new baseband ***47 but kernel is same as 2.67

 

[WARP-10]

tablet z

would this method work on a tablet z wfi 311 uk
and by doing this would it become debranded as at the moment its on o2 stuck on firmware .344 which is the shipped firmware

many thanks

 

[technaudio]

would this method work on a tablet z wfi 311 uk
and by doing this would it become debranded as at the moment its on o2 stuck on firmware .344 which is the shipped firmware

many thanks

Yes

They broke my signature...

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Yes

They broke my signature...

Hang on a sec, it's WiFi only and it's o2 branded? That's a bit cheeky!

They broke my signature...

 

[WARP-10]

Yes

They broke my signature...

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Hang on a sec, it's WiFi only and it's o2 branded? That's a bit cheeky!

They broke my signature...

that worked a treat and no more stupid o2 splash screen on boot
many thanks for the great guide and help

 

[WARP-10]

uk tablet z 311 uk firmware

I have uploaded the firmware to Android File Host but cannot link here yet

 

[Sander.]

Could anyone upload the following .FTF file. Because i can't edit my build.prop.

Android version: 4.2.2
Build number: 10.3.1.A.2.67
Customization Version: 1270-4964 R5B
Branding: KPN Mobile NL
Country: Netherlands

I would really appreciate your help!

Thanks!

 

[Night on the web]

@Apollo89 : first of all thanks for your guide !

i have 2 question about it:

1) can i use this guide also with other xperia devices (not just xperia z)?

2) in order to follow the guide, the smarphoe must have a locked bootloade. What about CWM recovery; is it a problem if it is installed?

thanks in advance

 

[Apollo89]

@Apollo89 : first of all thanks for your guide !

i have 2 question about it:

1) can i use this guide also with other xperia devices (not just xperia z)?

2) in order to follow the guide, the smarphoe must have a locked bootloade. What about CWM recovery; is it a problem if it is installed?

thanks in advance

Yes, you should be able to use this guide with any Xperia device, as long as you can root it without unlocking the bootloader. CWM Recovery shouldn't be a problem.

 

[technaudio]

@Apollo89 : first of all thanks for your guide !

i have 2 question about it:

1) can i use this guide also with other xperia devices (not just xperia z)?

2) in order to follow the guide, the smarphoe must have a locked bootloade. What about CWM recovery; is it a problem if it is installed?

thanks in advance

Yes, you should be able to use this guide with any Xperia device, as long as you can root it without unlocking the bootloader. CWM Recovery shouldn't be a problem.

Yes, but you'll have to find the correct customisation number. This website should help you....
http://www.sonyericsson-world.com/forum/380-sony-2013-smartphones/

Sent from my SGP321 using Tapatalk

 

[Night on the web]

Yes, but you'll have to find the correct customisation number. This website should help you....
http://www.sonyericsson-world.com/forum/380-sony-2013-smartphones/

Sent from my SGP321 using Tapatalk

What do you mean? What is a "customisation number"?

And, btw, why did you link the "sony 2013 smartphones" section of that forum, if my smartphone is an xperia 2011 device?

 

[technaudio]

What do you mean? What is a "customisation number"?

And, btw, why did you link the "sony 2013 smartphones" section of that forum, if my smartphone is an xperia 2011 device?

1. Read the first line of the OP.

2. 2013 because Xperia Z (the forum you've posted in) is a 2013 phone.

3. You never said yours was a 2011 device, so this method may, or may not work. That same website has lists for all Sony phones.

Sent from one of my many Sony devices using Tapatalk.

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I would assume this method would work with any Sony phone that has a build.prop file and is supported by PC companion. I have myself used it on xperia Z, tablet z, sp, and s.

Sent from one of my many Sony devices using Tapatalk.

 

[Night on the web]

1. Read the first line of the OP.

Right, i didn't read it because i was just interested in the part B of the tutorial.

2. 2013 because Xperia Z (the forum you've posted in) is a 2013 phone.

3. You never said yours was a 2011 device, so this method may, or may not work.

Yes i know. I didn't have clearly stated that my device was a 2011 device, even though i asked (in the first post i posted) if the tutorial was also apllicable to other devices. I should have been more precise and add that i had the intention of trying it out on a 2011 device.

I would assume this method would work with any Sony phone that has a build.prop file and is supported by PC companion. I have myself used it on xperia Z, tablet z, sp, and s.

That is interesting .... i just checked my device and it actually doesn't have a build.prop file but there is a default.prop in the /system folder. Do you think it has the same function ad the build.prop file?

 

[Apollo89]

What do you mean? What is a "customisation number"?

And, btw, why did you link the "sony 2013 smartphones" section of that forum, if my smartphone is an xperia 2011 device?

If you want to download a different firmware customization (from a different region or branding), you need the corresponding customization number. If you just want to create an FTF file of your current firmware, you can skip part A of the guide and you don't need that number.

Customization numbers for 2011 Xperia phones can be found here if available: http://www.sonyericsson-world.com/forum/19-xperia-series/. Select your phone model and look for a thread with "List of firmware customization" in it.

 

[Apollo89]

That is interesting .... i just checked my device and it actually doesn't have a build.prop file but there is a default.prop in the /system folder. Do you think it has the same function ad the build.prop file?

You can check your customization number in your service menu (dial *#*#7378423#*#* > 'Service info' > 'Software info' > 'Customization Version') and look if your 'default.prop' contains this number (in 'ro.semc.version.cust' or perhaps a different key).

 

[technaudio]

^ what he said.

Sent from one of my many Sony devices using Tapatalk.

 

[nemer12]

i ve this tut ..and its OK but the thing is that when I start the phone first appears SONY and after XPERIA after XPERIA ANIMATION and AFTER ORANGE ANIMATION, and before(when I had stock rom) only SONY and Orange Animation appear..

and in SERVICE it says:

Phone software version:

1269-5309
GENERIC USER
ETS Software:
1268-4773_12

and Customization is from orange : 1271-1599 ..

its normal to be at 1269? maybe thats why XPERIA LOGO APPERS ON BOOT..

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i ve this tut ..and its OK but the thing is that when I start the phone first appears SONY and after XPERIA after XPERIA ANIMATION and AFTER ORANGE ANIMATION, and before(when I had stock rom) only SONY and Orange Animation appear..

and in SERVICE it says:

Phone software version:

1269-5309
GENERIC USER
ETS Software:
1268-4773_12

and Customization is from orange : 1271-1599 ..

its normal to be at 1269? maybe thats why XPERIA LOGO APPERS ON BOOT..

to be everything OK you have to change more things in BUILD PROP..like the one I said 1269-5309 (But I dont find them in Build propp)

 

[msi.1362]

Part A: changing your customization number to download a different firmware customization (optional)

Requirements:

• Rooted Xperia 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)

1. Start BuildProp Editor.
2. When a Superuser request pops up, tap 'Grant' or 'Allow'.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. At the first start, a backup of 'build.prop' will be created automatically, which can be restored in case of any problems.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Scroll down to 'ro.semc.version.cust' and tap it.
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Change the value to the customization number of the firmware you want to download.
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. When asked to reboot, tap 'No'.
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. Tap 'ro.semc.version.cus_revision' and change the value to 'R1A'.
   
   
   
   
   
   
8. When asked to reboot, tap 'Yes'.

Part B: downloading firmware with Sony PC Companion

Requirements:

• Sony PC Companion
• Xperia smartphone with locked bootloader

1. Delete this folder if it already exists:
   - Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db
   - Windows Vista/7/8: C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db
2. Start Sony PC Companion.

• Case A: new software version available
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  1. Click 'Update'.
     
     
  2. If you only want to download the firmware without updating, disconnect your phone now. Click 'Accept'.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  3. 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
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  1. Click 'Your Phone / Tablet is up to date'.
     
     
  2. Click 'repair my phone / tablet'.
     
     
     
     
     
     
  3. Repairing your phone will delete your personal data and settings. If you only want to download the firmware without repairing, disconnect your phone now. Click 'Next'.
     
     
     
     
     
     
  4. Click 'Continue'.
     
     
     
     
     
     
  5. Tick the checkbox and click 'Next'.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  6. 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).

1. Start Flashtool or Flashtool64 (for 64-bit Windows).
   
2. Click 'Tools' > 'SEUS Decrypt'.
   
   
   
   
   
   
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 Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
   - Sony PC Companion (Windows Vista/7/8): C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\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'.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Enter the following details:
   - Device: your phone model, e.g. 'C6602', 'C6603' or 'C6606' 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. 'Generic 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 'simlock.ta' and 'preset1.ta' by selecting them and clicking the right arrow button.
   Click 'Create'.
   
   
   
   
   
   
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).
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. To save about 2 GB of disk space, delete this folder:
   - Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db
   - Windows Vista/7/8: C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db

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.

Thanks man, I was so frustrated that I couldn't find the proper location of downloaded firmware files.

 

[Fox_Soul]

Hi, Im trying to make a FTF backup of my XZ1 and after decrypt the Sony Files, i dont have the "simlock.ta" or "preset1.ta" but i have "cust-reset.ta". I did all the process with PC Companion. And i actually have Orange ES_14.1.G.2.257 firmware.
I dit something wrong? Should i exclude the "cust-reset.ta"? I cant give you a screenshot because im a new user >.< sorry.