This instruction will help you update your device or return to previous version software.

First steps

1. Make sure your smartphone Sony Xperia fully charged (preferably).

2. Make sure you are using the USB cable that came in the box (the original one).

3. Download and install Flashtool:

After installing the program, a shortcut should appear on your desktop. If this does not happen, look for Flashtool in the root directory of your computer - usually this is C:/Flashtool

4. Install drivers from the Flashtool folder - C:/Flashtool/drivers/ Flashtool-drivers.exe

If you have problems installing drivers on your Windows 10, 8.1 or 8- follow.

5. Download the firmware for your Sony Xperia smartphone in the format .ftf(firmware can be found on the Internet or on the 4PDA website) and put it in a folder From:/Flashtool/firmwares/

Since version Flashtool 0.9.18.5 The firmware file must be placed in a folder
C:/Users/Username/.flashtool/firmwares/

Firmware process

1. Launch Flashtool.

2. After launching the program, click on the lightning icon. In the window that appears, select and click on "OK"

3. On the left side of the window, select firmware. In point Wipe check the boxes "DATA", "CACHE" And "APPSLOG". Click "Flash"

4. In a new window you will see graphic instructions your actions: turn off the phone and hold down the volume button DOWN, to plug USB cable to the computer. Next will be the firmware process.

5. We are waiting for a message about successful firmware " Flashing finished«.

6. Disconnect the smartphone from the computer. After flashing the firmware, turning on the smartphone for the first time will last about 2-3 minutes. Don't panic and wait for the OS to load.

Attention!

All your personal data - music, photos and videos located on internal memory smartphone will be deleted, including call log, contacts, SMS, etc.

Note from anonymous guest - In addition to the article

I would like to report on the work done. "PotsiEnt" - xperia M2 dual (2302), vaccination - official firmware of the Orthodox kit-kat (4.4.4), operating table - win7 x64. "Shoals" that I encountered:

1) when installing drivers from flashtool\drivers, pay attention to the following - first, in the file properties, in compatibility, specify compatibility with Vista and run as administrator;

2) when installing drivers selectively, black magic appears and nothing works, I checked all the boxes - it took off (Window screams at every driver, they say, it’s counterfeit, we select “install this driver anyway”);

3) in flashtool, when you have selected the firmware, check all the checkboxes in the wipe section on the right (they are not there by default), do not check them in other places. (if you do not complete this step, you will receive endless loading, “will not take off”);

4) the topic contains the phrase “the first download takes a very long time.” To clarify, if the download takes more than 10 minutes, it means something went wrong;

5) if something goes wrong, you need to press the off button with something sharp (I mean a pointed match), which is next to the SIM card slots (under the lid) and start all over again.

As a result of the operation, I have a wonderful smart phone with an excellent system, everything is shining and working. With one hand I import contacts with the SIM, with the other I happily wipe away my tears.

Note from Strikeresh - If it gives an error “this bundle is not valid”

So that's it. Hey guys. It's 2018, I bought a new Z2) updated to Android 6, but yes, as some said, the sound volume was not enough. Before this I specially checked, on the 4th it’s really much louder and everything is fine. And somehow the battery was draining suspiciously...
Decided to roll back, shoveled a bunch of things
I did everything strictly according to the instructions. It couldn't be stricter.
Yes, there was an error: - ERROR - root: this bundle is not valid
We ignore her
I didn't succeed the first time. Lol
when I connected it to the laptop, Windows started to install some driver, but the program reported a failure
But I didn't chicken out and tried everything again
It worked. The loading bar has started. At 90 percent, it stopped abruptly and did not move. My soul went to hell) but fortunately, after thinking for a minute or two, everything ended successfully, and the cherished words about “Flashing finished” appeared in front of me. The phone has just started up, yes, you need to wait, surfing on the beautiful blue waves, this is normal. In the end, everything turned out better than ever.
Don’t be afraid to try, and thanks to the site owners for everything. Guys, from the heart!

Everything you do, you do at your own peril and risk! We are not responsible for your “crooked hands”! If for some reason you damage your device, only YOU will be to blame!

We were inspired to write this manual by the start of a regional update of the Xperia Z3 and Z2 devices to the new version of the Lollipop system. While some are already enjoying the new firmware, others are waiting for it in their region, sometimes for a very long time. Therefore, it was decided to write this detailed manual on how to flash a Sony Xperia using two programs XperiFirm and Flashtool. The firmware process is not at all complicated and the instructions are suitable for all models of Sony Xperia smartphones and tablets. It can be used both to install new firmware and to roll back to more recent ones. old version, which may also often be needed.

How to flash a Sony Xperia smartphone – step-by-step instruction using the example of Xperia Z2 firmware to Android Lollipop

Before you start, you need to remember - everything you do is done entirely at your own risk! The site administration is not responsible for all actions you take - this should be understood. Read the instructions letter by letter and understand the entire process, be careful. To flash the firmware there is no need to unlock the bootloader, you do not need to have root. Also, replacing the firmware using this method does not affect the warranty - warranty service doesn't get lost. Before you begin, we recommend that you create a backup of your system.

Preparation process

1. Initially necessary: ​​go to Settings - Developer Options and check the box next to the desired item.
2. Go to Settings – Security and check the box next to “Unknown sources”.
3. All drivers for your smartphone model must be installed on your smartphone. The best way install all drivers - install PC Companion program. You can also initially install the FlashTool program and find the latest drivers in the “C:\Flashtool\Drivers” folder, from where you can install them.

Getting firmware using XperiFirm(if you have already downloaded the firmware FTF file, you can go straight to step. If not, then follow the further instructions.)
This is just a super application, the developers of which we shake hands with.

The process of creating firmware using Flashtool

1. First of all, download the FlashTool program and install it – Link
2. To run the program, go to your PC to its installation folder, which is located in “C:\Flashtool” and run the executable file FlashTool.exe. If the program gives an error, then it may be necessary to clear the contents of the “C:\Flashtool\firmwares” folder.
   
   
3. After starting the program, open the tab Tools – Bundles – Create
   
   
4. In the window that opens, you need to click on the button with three dots in the “Select source folder” item and select the folder with the previously downloaded firmware.
   
   
   
5. After this, you will see in the window that all the firmware files are loaded into the “folder list”. Double-tap on the hidden “Devices” field to select your smartphone or tablet model.
   
   
   
6. Enter in the “Branding” and “Version” fields the values ​​that you needed to remember when downloading the firmware.
   
   
   
7. Select all the files in the “folder list” box and click on the right arrow button to move all the files to the “Firmware content” box and click the “Create” button.
   
   
   
8. After this, the process of creating an FTF firmware file will begin, which will end with the corresponding inscription. The firmware files will be created and moved to the folder “C:\Users\YOUR PC_NAME\.flashTool\firmwares\” (the path will be indicated in the creation window).
   
   
   
   

The process of flashing Sony Xperia using FlashTool

This instruction is primarily intended for owners of Xperia X, Xperia Z5, Xperia XZ and other smartphones who, for some reason, were unable to update their devices to Android 7.0 Nougat via PC Companion or over the air. This happens if the purchased device was originally intended for a specific mobile operator. Then you can wait for the update for many months until the operator’s service deigns to distribute the update to “its” clients.

Secondly, the instructions will be needed by those people who, for some reason, did not like Android 7.0 Nougat, its design, functionality, or so on. Using FlashTool, you can easily roll back to the old firmware based on Android 6.0.2 Marshmallow.

WARNING!

Having started reflashing my Xperia smartphone or tablet via FlashTool, remember that responsibility for all actions taken lies solely with YOU. Understand the issue thoroughly before installing the firmware.

If, as a result of imprudent actions, instead of an updated Xperia device you receive a brick, then you should not blame the site. All responsibility lies entirely with YOU.

When installing firmware via FlashTool, the warranty is not lost and does not affect service in any way.

How to flash a Sony Xperia device with new firmware. Simple step-by-step instructions for installing firmware via FlashTool

First you need to prepare the device:

1. Enable USB debugging. Go to Settings > Options for developers (if there is no option, go to the “About phone” section and click on the “Build number” item several times), find the line “USB debugging” and check the box.
2. Go to Settings > Security and enable Unknown Sources mode.
3. Your Xperia device must have all the drivers required specifically for your model installed. It is best to simply install the PC Companion program on your computer and synchronize them with each other.

Where to get Xperia firmware for installation via FlashTool

There are two options:

First. You can download from a special page on the website; it contains the vast majority of ready-made firmware images for Xperia devices in .ftf format. It is in this form that the firmware is installed via FlashTool.

Full list of Xperia firmwares

Second. Download the firmware yourself using the XperiaFirm utility, and then convert the downloaded files into an ftf image for subsequent flashing.

Obtaining firmware via XperiFirm

This is just a super application, the developers of which we shake hands with.

1. Download latest version of XperiFirm on Xda Developers.
2. The program does not require installation; it opens as a self-extracting package. After launch, the main menu appears, on the left side you can see a list of Sony models Xperia devices (1). At the top, click on the “Check All” button so that the application detects the latest firmware versions for various countries, including carriers. Click on the “Latest Release” column (2) and you will see the latest firmware at the top of the list. Select the firmware of interest in the Operator column, for example Customized_RU or Customized_UA (these will be unlocked versions of firmware for the regions of Russia and Ukraine). Take operator firmware There is no point, updates arrive on them with a long delay or do not arrive at all. After selecting the desired assembly, clicking on it, you will see suggested versions of assemblies in the far right column (3), click on the one you need.
3. After this, a window will appear, click on the “Download” button in it (after checking the “Unpack automatically” box).
   
4. Next, select a folder to download files.
   
5. After this, the download of all firmware files will begin. At the end of the process, a special notification window will appear. Write down the values ​​of the “Market” and “Release” lines that were displayed when loading the firmware, this data will then be used when generating the firmware files in the .ftf image.
   
   
6. Then go to the folder that was selected for downloading and check whether it contains necessary files. Example: screenshot below.
   

Creating an FTF image of Xperia firmware using FlashTool

1. You need to download and install Flashtool (0.9.23.0) (follow the link).
2. After installation, launch the program. To do this, go to its installation folder in “C:\Flashtool” and click on the FlashTool.exe file. If an error occurs, clear the contents of the “C:\Flashtool\firmwares” folder.
   
3. After opening FlashTool, go to the Tools > Bundles > Create tab, as shown in the screenshot.
   
4. In the new window, click on the small button with 3 dots in the “Select source folder” line and select the folder with the previously downloaded firmware.
   
   
5. You will see that all files are uploaded to the “folder list” field. Next, double-click on the hidden line “Devices” and select your Xperia device model.
   
   
6. In the “Branding” and “Version” lines, insert the values ​​that you needed to remember earlier when downloading the firmware.
   
   
7. Select ALL files (don't forget to check) in the “folder list” field and click on the right arrow button. This will transfer all files to the "Firmware content" field. Next, click the “Create” button and the firmware compilation process will begin.
   
   
8. After completing the procedure for creating an FTF firmware image, a special inscription will appear (see screenshot). The finished firmware in .ftf format should appear in the folder “C:\Users\Nickname of your computer\.flashTool\firmwares\”.
   
   
   

Installing firmware on Xperia devices using FlashTool

So, you already have ready-made firmware in FTF format, which you downloaded ready-made or created yourself. All that remains is to install it on your Xperia device.

FlashTool is a powerful tool designed for flashing smartphones running on the MediaTek chipset. With this application you can install more on your device new version operating system, or completely replace it with a custom one (modified by third-party developers).

However, this whole process is accompanied by a certain risk, and one wrong action can lead to your smartphone turning into a useless “brick”. To prevent this from happening, please read this article carefully. From it you will learn how to flash via FlashTool correctly and not risk your phone needlessly.

Determining the processor model

As mentioned earlier, FlashTool only works with MediaTek-based devices. In view of this feature, it is important to make sure that your smartphone is equipped with a processor from this manufacturer, otherwise the firmware program may not interact with it correctly. This, in turn, is fraught with serious consequences.

To determine the processor model, you will need a special application - CPU-Z. It can be downloaded for free from Play Market, so this process should not cause you any difficulties. After you download and install the program, do the following:

1. Launch CPU-Z on your smartphone.
2. Wait a few minutes while the program collects information about the device.
3. Go to the SOC tab and pay attention to the very top line. This is where your processor model will be displayed.

If the line mentioned above says MediaTek, then your smartphone is suitable for working with the program. But still, before flashing via FlashTool, you need to do a few more important actions. They will be discussed below.

Preparation

It is important to know that flashing your smartphone's firmware will cause it to return to its factory settings. In other words, all information stored on the device will be deleted and cannot be restored. To prevent this from becoming a problem for you, do the following:

• Save all contacts from your phone book. They can be transferred to your computer using special programs or synchronize with your Google account.
• Copy all important photos, documents and videos to your computer.
• Check if there is any content left in the SMS important information(passwords from payment systems, bank codes, etc.). If there is one, then it is better to rewrite it.
• Check the calendar for significant dates.
• If you have any left setup files some rare programs, you can copy them to your computer before flashing them through FlashTool.

Don't neglect these simple tips, because they will help you save time and nerves. It is better to go through all the points several times, and only after that proceed with the firmware.

Setting up the operating system

Before flashing Android via FlashTool, you need to set some operating system settings. The fact is that Windows does not perceive smartphone drivers very adequately, so it is necessary to cancel the check digital signatures. This is done like this:

1. Run command line(Administrator).
2. Write the command gpedit.msc for a 32-bit OS or C:\Windows\SysWOW64\gpedit.msc for a 64-bit OS. Press Enter.
3. The “Editor” will open in front of you group policy" Here you need to select “User Configuration”, then “Administrative Templates”, and then “System”.
4. Now click “Install Driver”, and then select “Digital Signature”.
5. In the window that opens, select “Disable”.
6. Click "Ok" and confirm the changes made.

Now operating system will not “swear” at the smartphone driver, and the firmware program will be able to work normally.

Installing smartphone drivers

At this stage, you need to download and install a driver for your device that will allow it to interact normally with the computer. You should look for it in the following places:

• First of all, you need to look for the driver on the website of the manufacturer of your device. This way you can be sure that you won't get a computer virus.
• Sometimes the driver can be found on the disk that comes with some phone models. If so, then you need to insert the CD into your computer drive and follow the prompts.
• If the above two methods do not suit you, you can search for the driver on thematic forums. Keep in mind that this way you risk the security of not only your phone, but also your computer. Therefore, be sure to check all downloaded files for viruses before installing them.

Once you find the driver, you should download and install it. This is done by double-clicking on the archive and should not cause any difficulties. But sometimes problems still arise, so such cases should be given special attention.

Problems installing drivers

It often happens that the driver does not want to be installed in any way. In fact, there is nothing wrong with this, and the problem can be solved quite simply. Namely:

1. Disconnect the data cable from your computer and phone.
2. Turn off your smartphone and remove the battery. You do not need to remove the memory card and SIM card.
3. Open Device Manager on your PC.
4. Place the driver files in any location convenient for you.
5. Without inserting the battery, connect your phone to your computer and get ready.
6. Just for a few seconds, a new device will appear in the manager. You need to have time to right-click on it and select the “Update driver” line.
7. Now just specify the path to the driver files and wait for the installation process to complete.

If you did not manage to update the phone driver in time and the device disappeared from the manager, you need to repeat the entire procedure again, starting from step 5.

Firmware search

Now it's time to find and download the firmware that you will install on your smartphone. Here you have two options: use official software or custom one. In the first case, just go to the website of the phone manufacturer and find Last update for your model. But if you decide to use custom firmware, then you should follow a few simple rules:

• Make sure that the selected firmware is suitable for your smartphone model. Failure to comply with this condition is fraught with serious problems, including turning the phone into a “dead” piece of plastic.
• Download files only from reputable sites and forums. In this case, even if some problem arises, you can count on the help of software developers.
• Carefully study the firmware reviews left by other users. It’s better not to take risks if there are many negative ones among them.
• Make sure that the smartphone firmware installed on you is older than the one you are going to download.

Remember, by following these simple rules, you will protect your phone from unnecessary damage.

Creating a Backup

Most users do not experience any problems during the flashing process and the entire process goes smoothly. But it’s still better to prepare in advance for unforeseen situations, because no one is immune from them. To do this, you need to create a backup copy of your smartphone's system files before flashing it via FlashTool. For this:

1. Connect your phone to your computer.
2. Select the reading speed.
3. Specify the NOR read type.
4. Go to the Read back tab and click Add. Create a file backup copy, giving it any name. After that, click Save.
5. A window will appear in front of you in which you should specify the size of the data to be read in the Length field. First, try entering the value 0x01000000, and if that doesn’t work, then 0x02000000.
6. Unplug your phone from the cable and turn it off. Take out the battery, insert it back, and then reconnect the smartphone to the data cable (without turning it on).
7. Press and immediately release the power button on your smartphone.

If you did everything correctly, the backup process will begin. Be sure to wait for it to finish.

Device firmware

If you have thought about everything and prepared, then you have no choice but to flash through FlashTool. The instructions for this procedure are actually not that complicated, and they look like this:

1. Launch FalshTool and click Scatter-loading.
2. Specify the path to the file MTxxxx_Android_scatter_emmc.txt (instead of “xxxx” there will be numbers corresponding to the processor model of your device). Click "Open".
3. Be sure to check the DA DL All With Check Sum checkbox. Otherwise, you risk “killing” your smartphone.
4. Click the Firmware-Upgrade button and connect the switched off phone.
5. Multi-colored loading bars will appear at the bottom of the program's main menu.
6. As soon as the firmware process is completed, a green circle will appear on the screen, indicating a successful operation.

Now you can disconnect your smartphone from the data cable and use it. Keep in mind that turning on your phone for the first time sometimes takes quite a long time, so don't worry if this happens to you.

By the way, if you don’t know, through FlashTool, then you can use the same instructions. It is equally valid for all Android devices.

Firmware for Chinese phones

How to flash a Chinese phone using FlashTool? This can also be done, but this procedure is somewhat different from the standard one; it will be discussed separately. Here it is important to know the following:

• Never click the Memory Test button in FlashTool. For some reason Chinese phones do not respond adequately to this operation, and it may happen that the firmware is erased beyond recovery.
• Carefully study the information about the firmware on the site from which you download it. It is possible that there are bugs in it that can cause you serious problems.
• Do not try to install firmware from another device on your smartphone. So you risk ruining it, and it’s not a fact that you will be able to return the phone to working condition.

Also, if you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to contact your nearest service center. Chinese smartphones very specific, so let specialists deal with them.

Actions after flashing

After flashing your phone is completed, you need to perform a few more simple steps:

• Don't forget to put current time and date.
• Link your device to your Google account. This is especially useful if you have synced your phone book with it.
• It will be better if you format the memory card. They can stay on it system files from the previous firmware, which do nothing useful, but only take up free space.

That's basically it. Now you can enjoy new firmware, which will undoubtedly make your smartphone work in a new way.

1 . Make sure your Sony Xperia smartphone is fully charged (preferably).

2 . Make sure you are using the USB cable that came in the box (the original one).

3 . Download and install the Flashtool program - http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php.

After installing the program, a shortcut should appear on your desktop. If this does not happen, look for Flashtool in the root directory of your computer - usually this is C:/Flashtool

4 . Install drivers from the Flashtool folder - From:/Flashtool/drivers/ Flashtool-drivers.exe

If you have problems installing drivers on your Windows 10, 8.1 or 8- follow.

5 . Download in format .ftf and put it in a folder From:/Flashtool/firmwares/

Since version Flashtool 0.9.18.5 The firmware file must be placed in a folder
C:/Users/Username/.flashtool/firmwares/

Firmware process

1 . Launch Flashtool.

2 . After launching the program, click on the lightning icon. In the window that appears, select Flashmode and click on "OK"

3 . On the left side of the window, select firmware. In point Wipe check the boxes "DATA", "CACHE" And "APPSLOG". Click "Flash"

4 . In a new window you will see graphic instructions for your actions: turn off the phone and hold down the volume button DOWN, connect the USB cable to the computer. Next will be the firmware process.

5 . We are waiting for a message about successful firmware" Flashing finished".

6 . Disconnect the smartphone from the computer. After flashing the firmware, turning on the smartphone for the first time will last about 2-3 minutes. Don't panic and wait for the OS to load.

Attention!

All your personal data - music, photos and videos, those on the internal memory of the smartphone will be deleted, including the call log, contacts, SMS, etc.

Everything you do, you do at your own peril and risk! We are not responsible for your “crooked hands”! If for some reason you damage your device, only YOU will be to blame!

How to flash Sony Xperia?

Sony Xperia is a line of various tablets and smartphones. Back in 2010 Sony company Ericsson has released a series of Android-based models called Xperia X10. After which the company completely refocused on Xperia and until 2013 produced 27 Xperia Android smartphones, which are quite popular. If you also own it, you should figure out how to flash Sony Xperia.

Smartphone firmware

Let's take a closer look at how to flash a smartphone's firmware using the Flashtool program. This program is designed to work with Sony devices based on Android.

Downloading the program

First you need to download Flashtool from the official website and install this program on your personal computer. Then we proceed to installation. At the very beginning of installation, the program will ask for the installation path. In our case, this path will look like this: “C:/Flashtool/”. In fact, the installation path can be anything (drive C or drive D).

Installing drivers

If Companion was already installed on your computer and it clearly found the device, then you can skip installing drivers. Please note that PC Companion must be disabled when installing Flashtool. If PC Companion has never been installed on a PC before, then the drivers must be installed manually. So, open the folder with the Flashtool program. In our case, it is located at “C:/Flashtool”. Then go to the existing “drivers” folder and open the “Flashtool-drivers.exe” file directly. In the new driver installation window that appears, select the desired line with the name of your device, for example, Xperia Sola, and then click “Next” to install the driver.

"Downloading" official firmware on PC

The official firmware for your model can be found using Internet search engines. In the search line you must enter the following phrase: “ Official firmware plus phone model." After which you are taken to various sources with firmware from official manufacturers, exactly for the device you need. After the third point is completed, we return to our instructions and follow further.

Unzipping

If you pay attention, the firmware file is assigned the “.tft” format at the end. If the found firmware, or rather the file, has the inscription .zip, .tar, .rar at the end, then such a file needs to be unzipped. Then move the firmware.tft file to the folder located at: “C:/Flashtool/firmwares/”.

Directly flashing the device firmware

In the folder with the installed program we find a file called “FlashTool.exe”. Click on “Lightning” and then on “Flashmode”. After this procedure, you will see the firmware file that was previously sent to the address “C:/Flashtool/firmwares/”. It is highly recommended not to uncheck the “Wipe Data” box during the installation process. “Wipe Data” means a complete reset, and it allows you to eliminate errors and lags in the device. Next, click on “Flash”, turn off the phone, hold down the volume on the device “Down” and connect the USB cable. Until the installation of the program is completed, it is prohibited to remove the cable from the device until the Flashing finished message appears.

Last updated: October 5th 2017.

Official firmware for Sony Xperia

Sony is working on Android software updates for its Xperia series, delivering updates via OTA or Sony PC Companion. However, these updates affected different regions at different times, and some regions received updates immediately while others suffered a long delay.

If the Android update doesn't work for your region soon, you can try updating your Xperia device manually. Flashing the firmware manually can be done by flashing the Flashtool firmware file on the Sony Flash tool. You can also download the stock firmware from Sony's server and create your own FTF file and burn it on your own device. This guide shows you how to do it.

First step:DownloadOfficial representative of Sony XperiaFirmwareFILESETs using Xperifirm:

1. Find out what is the latest firmware version available for your device. Go to Sony's official website to get the latest build number.
2. Download and extract XperiFirm
3. Launch the Xperia Firm app. It's a black icon, as you can see in this photo. When this opens, a list of devices will appear. Click on your device model number.

1. Once you have selected your device, you will see the firmware and firmware information. There will be four tabs:

• CDA: Country code
• Market: Region
• Operator: firmware supplier
• Latest version: build number

1. See what the latest build number is and what region you want to download from.
2. Select the correct firmware. Do not download customized firmware if you have a device that supports transport. Do not download proprietary firmware if you have an open device.
3. Double click on the required firmware. The third column in the same window will give you the build number. Click on the build number and you will see a download option like in this photo

1. Click Download, then select the path where you want to save the file sets. Select to download.

1. When the download is complete, proceed to the second step

Second step: Create FTF using Sony Flashtool.

1. Download Sony Flashtool and install it on your PC or laptop /
2. Open Sony Flashtool
3. Tools->Bundles -> FILESET Decrypt. The small window will be ipen.
4. Select the folder where you downloaded the files using XperiFrim.
5. You should see the files listed in the Äviable field.
6. Select "File Set" and place them in the "Files to Convert" field.
7. Click "Convert". This will take 5 to 10 minutes.
8. When decryption is finished, a new window called Bundler will open. This will allow you to create an FTF file.
9. If the Bundler window doesn't open, open it by going to Flashtool > Tools > Bundles > New. Then select the source FILESET folder.
10. There is a blank panel from the selsctor device, click on it, then enter the firmware area/operator. Enter the firmware build number.
11. Bring all files except .ta files into the firmware content and click "Create".
12. Wait for the FTF to finish creating.

1. Find FTF in installation directory > Flashtool >
2. Firmware update

Did you miss this firmware?

What do you think about it?

For those who want to start the journey of creating their own firmware for Sony based on official ones, you need to know how to unpack Sony firmware in FTF format.

What is necessary?

1. Computer

2. Download the latest version not an official flasher FlashTool and install

3. Download Unix image manager ext2explore.exe

3. Download and install the free 7-zip archiver

4. Sony firmware in FTF format

Instructions on how to unpack Sony firmware in FTF format

1. Right-click on the FTF firmware - open the archive or unpack from the archive

2. After installing FlashTool, go to the path C:Flashtool

3. Launch the FlashTool program and select the menu in the panel Tools -> Sin Editor

4. Select the sin file extracted from the ftf firmware in the Sin Editor and click Extract data. After this, the process of converting the firmware file into readable form will begin.

5. As a result, you can get a new file with the extension yassf2 or ext4 or elf

If the file *. yassf2

Select Tools -> Yaffs2, after which a window will appear to select a file, select a file with the extension *.yasff2

In a couple of minutes you will receive a folder with files that were in the firmware

If the file is *.ext4 or *.elf

1. If you have a file with the extension *.elf, then rename it to *.ext4

2. Run the previously downloaded ext2explore program, select the firmware file, after which the contents of the firmware will appear in the window, now you can save the contents.

What's next?

If you plan to create a flashable update.zip in the future, then you should go to the article - creating an Updater Script

How to correctly extract the kernel from FTF firmware?

In order to get the “correct” kernel for flashing using update.zip, you will need the same Flashtool.

1. Open the FTF firmware with an archiver and extract kernel.sin