yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z General] totzkitotz:
Hopefully, someone will upload the new official kitkat for Z :good: :D
[Xperia Z General] androidrouen:
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**** :(
[Xperia Z General] magikstar:
Hi, i don't have any file appear whan i select the folder
[Xperia Z General] RedSkyRoad:
My device's software version states "GENERIC - user". What should I enter under "branding" when creating the FTF file?
[Xperia Z General] banjo67xxx:
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
[Xperia Z General] milindasenarath:
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?
[Xperia Z General] kaustubhS:
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?
[Xperia Z General] SXZdabbler:
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.
[Xperia Z General] zeroed:
Yes, please use the search function next time.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1948558
[Xperia Z General] milindasenarath:
downloaded rom tool box and edited it

thanx
[Xperia Z General] RedSkyRoad:
del
[Xperia Z General] lonixlon:
Petty handy guide, thanks.
[Xperia Z General] maryoley:
thanks dude. i think now PC Companion tells you to disconnect your phone during the download.:good:
[Xperia Z General] surfingnoob:
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.
[Xperia Z General] SXZdabbler:
I had to make the root stuff R/W and not R/O. Try using ES File explorer, or root explorer. It's easier to find where in root explorer.
[Xperia Z General] surfingnoob:
What do you mean?

---------- Post added 16th July 2014 at 12:27 AM ---------- Previous post was 15th July 2014 at 11:47 PM ----------

Never mind;)

One more question: If I already have the latest firmware but I want to flash it again with a different customization number do I still need to wipe data and cache?
[Xperia Z General] SXZdabbler:
Wiping data will effectively do a factory reset. That's not necessary.
[Xperia Z General] :
I change my custom number to 1270-7255 and R1D to R1A and rebooted. Rootbrowser Pro said me that its saved but if i check the upate app i didnt have any .233 ota update.

what ive done wrong?

thanks
[Xperia Z General] SXZdabbler:
Del
[Xperia Z General] yoeloosh:
Thanks

followed the instructions and created C6603_10.5.A.0.230_Generic_a IL.ftf

thanks a lot.

:good:
[Xperia Z General] kotton666:
Great post, thanks so much for your efforts.
[Xperia Z General] arismelachrinos:
really helped.thanks
[Xperia Z General] ale_bamba:
bootloop xperia u

Hi! First of all sorry in advance for my english :)

I have an Xperia U original (no debrand, no unlock bootloader, fw original) that a sad morning decides to go in bootloop.

I found this guide for noobs (lol):

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

that seems to be fantastic because

i don't want to lose my data from my device

. Reading all that thread i read the post that redirect to this guide.

Reading this guide it seems to me that's not possible to get a tft from my phone because i can't power on it (it's in bootloop).

How can i recover my data from my phone and flash the tft?

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z General] saleh9416:
i can't find 'db' folder :/
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
You can now use Flashtool to directly download and create a FTF.

How to package and flash stock roms in FTF format

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] saleh9416:
Yeah i know! the thing is: unlike flashtool, pcc supports download resuming! thanks to my slow connection using pcc is my only option for now.

thanks for replying anyway :)
[Xperia Z General] eL_pELoN:
Amazing Guide help me a lot to make my own FTF thanks
[Xperia Z General] Mac2thaPac:
Hi, I've also having trouble finding db folder. i couldn't wait for my official lollipop update so I took the only version for Sweden using Xperifirm.

And that means I cant find the right ftf for my z1c (D5503) using flashtool either. A branded version of the Swedish fw (1279-7236 3SE). So everytime a start my phone it shows a logo of a provider I don't even have. Also getting a bunch of useless apps that came with it.

What I need is a fw for My device SI #1279-5048.

Thankful for help.

regards Mac
[Xperia Z General] JIJOK:
sorry noob question but there's something I am not sure, on the guide uses R1A, that depends on the CDA choosen, right ? with XperiFirm its easy, am I correct ? thnx
[Xperia Z General] AasimAmor:
You dont need to spam all the threads.Chill.

Here is the link i found

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347811617
[Xperia Z General] akak1:
Hello ! could somebody please tell me the build number for my file? i downloaded and apckaged it but im not sure which build number it might be.. either MM or N

so i put in random number.

Will that effect process in anyway?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z General] relicks:
After restoring original build.prob , I tried first R7A and it works :)
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
Okay. I think it will be just a matter of having a 'ro.semc.version.cus_revision' that is lower or equal to the latest version available. I will update the guide.
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
Guide has been updated.

Sony Update Service has been replaced by Sony PC Companion, which is easier to use, because you can safely disconnect your phone before downloading starts if you don't want to update/repair your phone software.

Screenshots have been added to part B and C.
[Xperia Z General] pascalbrax:
Great guide! Thank you! :)
[Xperia Z General] karkand:
In my Xperia L, the ro.semc.version.cus_revision value should be R1A too? Mine now is R3A..please, I think this way is universal for any Xperia..
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
Yes, it's best to change 'ro.semc.version.cus_revision' to the lowest revision (R1A), because if it is higher than the version you want to download, it will not work.

I just changed the guide. It now uses Build Prop Editor, which is easier. Screenshots have been included too.
[Xperia Z General] Sermpie:
Blobs files not decrypted....

Hey.

I am using flashtool 0.9.11.0 and 0.9.10.2 beta6.

I tried many times to decrypt the blobfs files (5 files total)

- FILE_279716689 1 kb

- FILE_279899198 93 kb

- FILE_279944221 445 kb

- FILE_279944224 15.916 kb

- FILE_279944266 714,578 kb

After decrypting i have some .sin files

And after bundle the whole thing i have a .ftf with a size of 15 mb.....

Somebody else got this problem to???
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
- Did you decrypt all five FILE_********* files?

- Did you include all files except simlock.ta?

- Are there any errors in the Flashtool log?
[Xperia Z General] Sermpie:
- Al 5 decrypted. (yes)

- all files except simlock.ta (no)

Like i said there are only .sin files after decrypting the files.

There isnt even a simlock.ta in the list.

No errors in log btw.

Weird isnt it.....
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
Then it seems like your download is corrupted. I can't think of any other reason. Did you use Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service?
[Xperia Z General] Sermpie:
Im using pc companion.

I try again tomorrow with a new download of blobfs files.

Well thnx anyways.
[Xperia Z General] Kiko_1272:
Hey guys, hope you can help me

I am trying to go

from: Generic BE 1270-6704 10.1.1.A.1.307 Belgium

to: Generic UK 1270-7689 10.1.A.1.434 United Kingdom

However I simply can't; I change everything that is needed however SUS and PC Companion still say I have latest firmware.

I tried it twice but it doesn't seem to work. Also on the second time even if I press No to Reboot the phone still reboots :S

Any ideas?
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
Of course it says that. 10.1.A.1.434 is older than 10.1.1.A.1.307. You can only downgrade by restoring (repairing) your phone with Sony PC Companion.

If your phone automatically reboots, that means you did not apply the remount-reboot fix after rooting. It's dangerous to edit build.prop without that fix. If your phone suddenly reboots while saving build.prop, it may get corrupted and brick your phone (in which case you would need to reflash your system partition with Flashtool).
[Xperia Z General] Kiko_1272:
I feel so stupid; I was thinking is the newer firmware.

I knew I should have double checked all the numbers.

I used the DoomKernel rooting kit to root the phone.

Thank you so much for clearing that up.
[Xperia Z General] MattJaO3D:
Thanks, totally worked first time :d,, I was stuck on generic uk, now have Spanish generic 4.2.2 :laugh::laugh::good:
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
I have just bought a Xperia Z operator unlocked but with operator firmware with a very old version not upgradable.

I would like to save my rom for warranty restore before install the newest 4.2. I have update it but not with windows: I have used Mac Os. Is possible to extract too? I have a poor connection and I do not want to download again if it is possible.

Thanks
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
You say it's not upgradable and yet you have updated it? :D

If the full image has been downloaded, you should be able to find the files in this directory:

/Users/(USERNAME)/Library/Application Support/Sony Ericsson Bridge for Mac/semc_update_engine/Sony Ericsson Update Engine.app/Contents/MacOS/Users/(USERNAME)/Library/Application Support/Sony Ericsson Bridge for Mac/semc_update_engine/db/13740270/blob_fs

where (USERNAME) should be replaced by your own username of course. There should be five FILE_********* files, between 700 and 800 MB in total. If you have these, you can proceed to part C of the guide to create an FTF with Flashtool.
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
Thank. I will try this evening.

I mean that was not upgradable at the last 4.1 version. :)
[Xperia Z General] to_arif92:
I was stuck with .434 UK Generic .But using your guide I am using HK Generic 4.2.2 :) You just saved my Xperia Z :p
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
I have followed the guide but inside the folder Firmware I found two one is the ftf of my phone and the other file is X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf of 3.4 Mb. What is it? Can I delete?

I would like to share my FTF, that can be useful for restoring original unlocked but branded firmware, but how can I be sure that is not corrupted?

Thanks
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
That's a file re-lock bootloaders of older devices. It gets installed together with Flashtool. You can safely delete it.

If you followed the guide and included the right files, it will not be corrupted. Thank you for willing to share your FTF :)
[Xperia Z General] shekharsuman:
preset1.ta has to be added or not? You've written that it should not be added but in your screenshot you've added all the files except simlock.ta. Please clarify. Thanks.
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
That's because all previous Flashtool versions did not even decrypt this file, so there was no 'preset1.ta'. Since Flashtool v0.9.11.0, this file gets decrypted, but Androxyde told me that it should be excluded from FTFs because Sony Update Service doesn't flash it either. If you flash it anyway, it only writes a couple of zeros to your TA, so nothing useful.
[Xperia Z General] shekharsuman:
I've added preset1.ta to my ftf. While flashing I'll just exclude TA Partition. Will that be fine? Or should I make a new one?
[Xperia Z General] sipe1:
Great guide thanks! Worked like a charm, with PC Companion.
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
I have used this guide some days ago, but I have recently installed a 4.2.2 orginal rom form ES and I cannot restore the original one. I have choose the repair phone modality but the system say that there is no update for that software.

I have noticed that the ES original rom found in this forum has inside the present.ta file. Can be this the problem? How can restore the unbrand Italy?
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
Skip no update warning and use the repair button.
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
I am using repair button. This error is at the end of the procedure of repair.

Edit: I have backup the TA partition some time ago, can I try to restore? Can be this the problem? I have NEVER unlock the bootloader.
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
If you have an unblock bootloader this wont work.

Maybe remove sus and install again.
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
Tired to make the same procedure with another PC and I have the same error. The present.ta in the rom that I have flashed can have change my ta partition?
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
What i read is this TA changes is not important but maybe.

In the build.prop did you Change all the customization numbers?

In other meaning all 1270-xxxx replace it with the region you want.there is more than 2-3 lines.
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
I have changed the ro.semc.version.cust = 1270-3964 and ro.semc.version.cust_revision = R1A

I have tried also with ro.semc.version.cust_revision = R7A.

What does it mean more that 2-3 lines? I do not understand, sorry :(
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
Same error :crying: It does not work :(

Restoring TA can damage my phone? It is the last one solution I think
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
I don't think restoring TA will damage your phone,but do it on your own risk.
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
TA restored but it does not work! I have no idea how to solve this problem...
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
Preset1.ta does not restore your TA, it only writes a few values. Nothing harmful, I flashed it myself and I can still download any firmware I want.

If you cannot restore any firmware anymore with Sony PC Companion (while your bootloader is locked), I recommend to restore your build.prop backup (see step 3), reboot your phone and try again with Sony PC Companion. If it works again, then you can try to change the customization number again. Only change the values I have mentioned in my guide and nothing else! For Generic IT, change 'ro.semc.version.cust' to '1270-3964' and 'ro.semc.version.cus_revision' to 'R1A'.
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
I do no have 'ro.semc.version.cus_revision', but 'ro.semc.version.cust_revision'. It is the same?
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
I'm sorry, it's 'ro.semc.version.cust_revision' indeed. It has been changed now. There were problems with some screenshots too, I'm currently fixing those.
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
Tried two times. Not working :eek:

Edit: adding the photo of the configuration
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
Did you first restore your build.prop backup and tried if it worked again?
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
Ah. You mean to try repair with default build.prop. I got the point now. I have to try.
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
Yes, and if that works again, you can try to change those two values again. Don't forget to reboot after restoring your backup and after changing values.
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
The configuration posted in two message before is correct?
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
Yes, that's correct, but it won't download Generic IT firmware, because you're currently on 10.3.A.0.423 and this version is not available yet for Generic IT.

You can try with Sony Update Service. This will wipe all your data, but if you want to downgrade you have to wipe data anyway.
[Xperia Z General] ahassouna:
Hi guys,

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"

Thx in advance
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
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.
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
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).

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.
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
I know, but the 423 has a very big issue for me: the disable of the connection in case of roaming do not work. I have an operator that gives only UMTS connectivity and when the phone is in gprs modality you can still call and send sms, but you pay the internet connection. So I need that the roaming can be disabled correctly.
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
This issue has already been mentioned before. I suppose you are with 3 IT (which only has a 3G network) and for 2G you can use national roaming from TIM IT (but mobile data gets charged), right? There are two solutions:

A) Set 'ro.roaming.extended' to 'false' in build.prop and install this resource overlay (root required). This will enable the 'national roaming' option in settings.

B) Flash Generic BE or Generic NL firmware. These firmwares already have the 'national roaming' option.
[Xperia Z General] Asd0r:
I love you. I try.

Edit: it works :)
[Xperia Z General] Bioschnitzel:
Can someone create a FTF File with this:

Germany Vodafone DE 1270-8440 10.3.1.A.0.244 R7B 10.3.A.0.423 R7B

It would be so nice :good:
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Follow the instructions in the OP and create it yourself.

I believe that was the intention of the person that linked you to this thread, not that you post again expecting somebody else to do the work for you. :D
[Xperia Z General] Bioschnitzel:
Sorry I would if i have the time, but i have no time to do that.

Im the only person who want this ftf file? :eek:
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
As kingvortex already said:

Now stop whining about it.
[Xperia Z General] Bioschnitzel:
Im not whining, iam asking for this file, if somebody can do it. Whats your problem?
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
The problem may disappoint you, Sony's forum is the worst place in term you can't ask anything,directly some users will jump to attack you,they think they are the Mods here.

Samsung or nexus forums they are more civilized.
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
Then I suggest you download the firmware, create an FTF and upload it for him. Problem solved.
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
I wouldn't have waited if i have fast internet ;)
[Xperia Z General] Bioschnitzel:
Thx buddy haha :victory:

I would spent the guy who upload the ftf a beer :D
[Xperia Z General] babylonbwoy:
I followed your instruction to make a ftf (usually I wait for someone to post it), did everything correctly (update available via pcc, downloaded it, the 5 files were downloaded, then I made the convert/bundle with everything available except simlock.ta and preset1.ta).

After flashed it my sd wasn't recognized I had the icon in notif bar but not possible to unmount it via storage menu...

Also wifi wasn't working, when trying to enable it disable itself immediately.

I'm recovering using Sony flashtool (still 4.1.2 .350 fw!) but I want to know if I did something wrong for next time I'll try. Also I just excluded kernel in setting to not overwrite doomkernel v9.

I wonder if after sony flashtool relock the bl at the same time or if I have to relock with androxyde FT because I want to use PCC/SUS to update to 244.

Edit : Nevermind, Wifi module not working because of the kernel I was using. Fixed now.
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
This because you didn't use the stock kernel.

And you have to use androxyde's flashtool to relock the bootloader if you didnt backup your TA.
[Xperia Z General] ahassouna:
guys anyone got an ftf for newest one MEA Arabic? I need a download link and cant find any
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
I decided to create it for you in the end, as I wanted to see how the process works for my own use in future -

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2389167

Please note that I haven't flashed this to my phone as I haven't got time today. It was created via the instructions in this thread, so should be fine though.

Note - Before anyone else asks, I cannot create any other FTF for anyone else as they take too long to upload on my connection (1Mb upload lol).
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
Thanks :p
[Xperia Z General] Bioschnitzel:
Thx man!

Do you have a paypal acc? I would like to spend you a beer for your work :good:
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
You're welcome. :)

Thanks for the offer, but no need for any donation. I've already got a refrigerator full of beer. :D

Give it to a charity of your choice instead. :)
[Xperia Z General] rioosena27:
whether the latest firmware 244 update has included new albums, walkman, and music unlimited ?
[Xperia Z General] babylonbwoy:
Hi, sorry if it was already asked :

what will happens if 'simlock.ta' and 'preset1.ta' aren't excluded from the package ? I ask just to understand, when we update or repair via PCC/SUS I guess the tool uses simlock and preset ?

I uploaded a ftf with these two not excluded I want to know if it can harm devices so I won't post the links if so.

Thanks in advance.

Edit :

BTW : The ftf I made is for the Xperia Tablet Z Wifi 16G version (SGP311FR), so it might be different than for mobile ?

PS : is there a link to check tablet update like the one for mobile ? Maybe you can post one please if it doesn't exist yet ?
[Xperia Z General] gm007:
Simlock will be skipped by flashtool when flashing the firmware and preset will not harm the phone.
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
Flashtool automatically skips simlock.ta when flashing. Preset1.ta gets flashed, but only writes a couple of zeros to your TA. Nothing harmful, because I already flashed it myself and my phone is still working perfectly.

However, Androxyde told me that he monitored all USB traffic while flashing with PCC/SUS and that preset1.ta did not get flashed. That's why he advised to exclude it from FTFs.
[Xperia Z General] babylonbwoy:
Ok, thanks both. will post the link in tablet section.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Hey, just thought you'd like to know that your guide made the front page of XDA.

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-download-sony-firmwares-and-create-ftf-files/

:D
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
Nice! :D :good: