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

[cedropol]

NO, you won't lose IMEI... FTF files are NOT containing IMEI, user data etc FTF files are factory firmware downloaded from Sony servers.

 

[Fox_Soul]

NO, you won't lose IMEI... FTF files are NOT containing IMEI, user data etc FTF files are factory firmware downloaded from Sony servers.

thanks ^^
But, how some ppl "lost" their IMEI when they tried to flash their devices? Why even some devices became bricks if flash is "secure"?
Sorry for all this "newbie" questions but its my first time and im a bit nervous. I dont want an expensive brick

 

[Apollo89]

thanks ^^
But, how some ppl "lost" their IMEI when they tried to flash their devices? Why even some devices became bricks if flash is "secure"?
Sorry for all this "newbie" questions but its my first time and im a bit nervous. I dont want an expensive brick

As far as I know, your IMEI number is stored in the Trim Area (TA), so as long as you don't mess with that, flashing is relatively safe. By the way, Flashtool uses the same method to flash your phone as Sony PC Companion/Sony Update Service/Sony Bridge for Mac. It only looks a bit scarier to newbies

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[Spitfire400]

Can't find downloaded ftf

Hi Apollo89,

I have followed the process to download the ftf to PC using PC Companion on my Windows 8.1 PC. Only problem is, I don't have a'db' folder. Only C:\Program Files (x86)\SonyMobile\UpdateEngine then five seperate folders - configuration, jre, licenses, plugins, setup. Where is the ftf I downloaded? Any ideas?

This has been annoying me most of the evening, trying to start Custom Rom on 4.3 Myself

Thanks in advance,
:good:

 

[Apollo89]

Hi Apollo89,

I have followed the process to download the ftf to PC using PC Companion on my Windows 8.1 PC. Only problem is, I don't have a'db' folder. Only C:\Program Files (x86)\SonyMobile\UpdateEngine then five seperate folders - configuration, jre, licenses, plugins, setup. Where is the ftf I downloaded? Any ideas?

This has been annoying me most of the evening, trying to start Custom Rom on 4.3 Myself

Thanks in advance,
:good:

It's in 'ProgramData', not 'Program Files (x86)'. Make sure that the option 'Show hidden files and folders' is enabled in folder settings if you can't find it.

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[Spitfire400]

Got the files required now, must be time for me to retire to bed for sleep. Thanks very much !

 

[karimgalal89]

how can i know my original customization number if i changed it and i forgot ??

 

[kingvortex]

how can i know my original customization number if i changed it and i forgot ??

Look it up in the list in the first post of this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315914

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[cedropol]

You can also check the label on telephone package.

Wysłane z mojego C6603 przy użyciu Tapatalka

 

[oesl_1]

if simlock file doesn´t appear means that i have something wrong??

 

[Apollo89]

if simlock file doesn´t appear means that i have something wrong??

No, newer versions of Flashtool seem to exclude simlock.ta automatically.

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[keijers]

possible to download 4.2.2?

I have a tablet with android 4.2.2., I want to create a ftf file of that. But is that possible? 4.3 is available on the servers now...

Thanks for any reply!

 

[Apollo89]

I have a tablet with android 4.2.2., I want to create a ftf file of that. But is that possible? 4.3 is available on the servers now...

Thanks for any reply!

You can only download the latest version. Did you previously use Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service to update or restore to Android 4.2.2? If yes, then you'll still have those files on your hard disk and you can immediately follow part C of the guide to create an FTF.

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[keijers]

You can only download the latest version. Did you previously use Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service to update or restore to Android 4.2.2? If yes, then you'll still have those files on your hard disk and you can immediately follow part C of the guide to create an FTF.

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that's too bad, I don't have. I need 4.2.2 vmo EU4 for sgp311. I can only finde it for sgp312 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589475)

Or is it the same?

 

[Apollo89]

that's too bad, I don't have. I need 4.2.2 vmo EU4 for sgp311. I can only finde it for sgp312 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589475)

Or is it the same?

No, it's not the same. However, you can flash any other customization for SGP311, it doesn't really matter.

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[keijers]

No, it's not the same. However, you can flash any other customization for SGP311, it doesn't really matter.

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Ok thank you. I'll try that!

 

[Apollo89]

Ok thank you. I'll try that!

But maybe create a backup FTF of SGP311 10.4.B.0.577 VMo EU4 firmware first. That's easier if you ever want to go back to your original customization for some reason. Uploading and sharing it here would also be nice

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[keijers]

But maybe create a backup FTF of SGP311 10.4.B.0.577 VMo EU4 firmware first. That's easier if you ever want to go back to your original customization for some reason. Uploading and sharing it here would also be nice

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I'll do that!

 

[Waynder]

when i try to change customization number, and save new settings... it doesnt... it just reverse them to the original ones?

 

[Apollo89]

when i try to change customization number, and save new settings... it doesnt... it just reverse them to the original ones?

Is your phone rooted (as stated in the requirements)?