*Solved* Android 9 update for other Countries.

[Quarzkopf]

Hello

Yesterday I tried (Xperia XZ2 Compact H8324) to flash on the new Android 9.

My device was built in Hong Kong.

I went like this:

First I downloaded the current German Android 9 Stock Rome via Xperifirm. H8324_Customized DE_1313-6204_52.0.A.3.84_R2B

Before the flash, I created the * .ftf file in flash tool 0.9.25.0, as shown in a Youtube video. The whole thing worked fine.

Then I put my device into Flash mode and integrated the latest drivers into my PC.

Before I could start the flash process, I had to move the *. Fsc script from the folder "devices \ H83XX" in the folder "my devices" and rename in the current firmware. Since he gave me the message when starting the flash process that no update script would be available.

Then the flash process started asking if he should skip certain things stored in the script. Of course I confirmed that.

The flash process ran without any further error message and ended with the message that the flash was successful.

However, after starting the Xperia, the message "Your device is corrupted - it can not be trusted" was displayed. The device shuts down after 5 seconds.

Fortunately, I was able to recover my original firmware through the PC Companion.

Can someone tell me where I might have made a mistake on the way and how can I fix this? I would like to have Android 9, but that has not arrived in Hong Kong yet.


This is my first tutorial, hope you enjoy it and take you further.


Thank you first to juandiazmora

So you get Android 9 on your smartphone without any regional restrictions.

The following programs are required: Xperifirm, flashtool 0.9.25.0

1. Download the Rome at Xperifirm which is compatible with your device and you want it. For me, the firmware was unpacked directly by Xperifirm otherwise uses Flashtool Tools> Bundles> FILESET Decrypt

!!! Important with the downloaded files the "fwinfo.xml delete" !!!

2. In the Flash tool go to Tools> Bundles> Create
2.1 There you choose the folder in which the firmware is located.
2.2 Then select your device at Device.
2.3 When branding enter your country version. In my case Germany.
2.4 In version your firmware version you want to install.
2.5 Now important and careful. With folders list you add all files except * .ta files to the firmware content.
2.6 Then click Create and wait.

3. Adapt Flashtool. Go to the folders "Users" \ flashTool \ devices \ H82XX and the
"User". \ Flash tool \ devices \ H83XX
3.1 Copies the 52.fsc from the H82XX to the H83XX
Deletes the 51.1.fsc
3.2 Then copy the complete folder H83XX into the folder "User" \. FlashTool \ mydevices

4. Connect the mobile phone in Flash mode to the PC. Do not forget to install the appropriate driver. Flashtool also provides drivers and Xperia Companion.
4.1 If everything is ready then go to step 5.
*
5. Flashing
5.1 Click on the flash symbol in the flash tool.
5.2 Select flash mode
5.3 For Source folder, select the folder with the previously created firmware file in * .ftf.
5.4 Select Device for Device Filter.
5.5 At Firmwares, select your created firmware.
5.6 For Wipe Sin, select APPSLOG / USERDATA
5.7 Select Disable final verification.
5.8 Flash

6. When flashing, he asks if he should use the 52.fsc.
Simply confirm everything then works well.

For me it all worked out but of course I take no guarantees. Everything at your own risk.

 

[d1g1m4n]

Double that. I havent flashed pie too, requesting a little guide how to do it properly to have full stock firmware.

 

[juandiazmora]

I think you should use a fsc for 52 firmware, not just remane the 51.1. On github page is available the data for create that specific file. Also you can use xperifirm to download the firmware easily and safely

 

[harmans]

52.fsc

I think you should use a fsc for 52 firmware, not just remane the 51.1. On github page is available the data for create that specific file. Also you can use xperifirm to download the firmware easily and safely

Hi, I need help on the flashscript thingie.
Don't have a clue where to get it from.

Thanks in advance.

 

[raulillo88]

I'm with Customized CE1 in my H8314 and I'm still in Oreo. It would be possible do this steps with my same firmware without doing wipe? Only deleting the country restricion.

Regards

 

[Vinc1]

Why can't we just flash using the downloaded and unpacked firmware from Xperiafirm? Why this need to exclude some specific .ta files and disable final verification checks?

 

[mehdi_s82]

Hello

Yesterday I tried (Xperia XZ2 Compact H8324) to flash on the new Android 9.

My device was built in Hong Kong.

I went like this:

First I downloaded the current German Android 9 Stock Rome via Xperifirm. H8324_Customized DE_1313-6204_52.0.A.3.84_R2B

Before the flash, I created the * .ftf file in flash tool 0.9.25.0, as shown in a Youtube video. The whole thing worked fine.

Then I put my device into Flash mode and integrated the latest drivers into my PC.

Before I could start the flash process, I had to move the *. Fsc script from the folder "devices \ H83XX" in the folder "my devices" and rename in the current firmware. Since he gave me the message when starting the flash process that no update script would be available.

Then the flash process started asking if he should skip certain things stored in the script. Of course I confirmed that.

The flash process ran without any further error message and ended with the message that the flash was successful.

However, after starting the Xperia, the message "Your device is corrupted - it can not be trusted" was displayed. The device shuts down after 5 seconds.

Fortunately, I was able to recover my original firmware through the PC Companion.

Can someone tell me where I might have made a mistake on the way and how can I fix this? I would like to have Android 9, but that has not arrived in Hong Kong yet.


This is my first tutorial, hope you enjoy it and take you further.


Thank you first to juandiazmora

So you get Android 9 on your smartphone without any regional restrictions.

The following programs are required: Xperifirm, flashtool 0.9.25.0

1. Download the Rome at Xperifirm which is compatible with your device and you want it. For me, the firmware was unpacked directly by Xperifirm otherwise uses Flashtool Tools> Bundles> FILESET Decrypt

!!! Important with the downloaded files the "fwinfo.xml delete" !!!

2. In the Flash tool go to Tools> Bundles> Create
2.1 There you choose the folder in which the firmware is located.
2.2 Then select your device at Device.
2.3 When branding enter your country version. In my case Germany.
2.4 In version your firmware version you want to install.
2.5 Now important and careful. With folders list you add all files except * .ta files to the firmware content.
2.6 Then click Create and wait.

3. Adapt Flashtool. Go to the folders "Users" \ flashTool \ devices \ H82XX and the
"User". \ Flash tool \ devices \ H83XX
3.1 Copies the 52.fsc from the H82XX to the H83XX
Deletes the 51.1.fsc
3.2 Then copy the complete folder H83XX into the folder "User" \. FlashTool \ mydevices

4. Connect the mobile phone in Flash mode to the PC. Do not forget to install the appropriate driver. Flashtool also provides drivers and Xperia Companion.
4.1 If everything is ready then go to step 5.
*
5. Flashing
5.1 Click on the flash symbol in the flash tool.
5.2 Select flash mode
5.3 For Source folder, select the folder with the previously created firmware file in * .ftf.
5.4 Select Device for Device Filter.
5.5 At Firmwares, select your created firmware.
5.6 For Wipe Sin, select APPSLOG / USERDATA
5.7 Select Disable final verification.
5.8 Flash

6. When flashing, he asks if he should use the 52.fsc.
Simply confirm everything then works well.

For me it all worked out but of course I take no guarantees. Everything at your own risk.

@Quarzkopf I know this thread is a bit old but I ran into similar "Your device is corrupted..." error when trying to flash US customization to my UK Xperia 1 ii. I was wondering how you got resolved this to a clean flash without this error at the end? Wasn't clear from instructions. Much appreciate your help