inputDownload firmware for the phone Sony Iquisper. Sony Xperia smartphone firmware using FlashTool
Sony is a famous manufacturer whose devices for many years amazing popularity over the years. The desire to have a smartphone or tablet of this brand is justified by the fact that they are characterized by the highest quality. More than five years ago, Sony Ericsson offered users a new product performed on the basis of Android. Of course, this new device has also acquired a new addition to its name - Xperia.
Sony phones are considered reliable, elegant and comfortable
Due to the fact that Xperia smartphones and tablets have successfully demonstrated their explicit superiority, the company quickly reoriented to the production of only this line of devices.
Over time, even the most implanted smartphone needs software update. In the network, users face the tempting proposals in the firmware of their own smartphone.
If you are also the owner of the unique Sony Xperia product and want to improve its performance, expand the functionality, means you should thoroughly explore the information how to flash the Sony Xperia C2305 or another model of this manufacturer.
Firmware smartphones
You can download software to the network, with which you can update the version of the smartphone firmware. However, this method is not always possible to apply. After all, there are cases when you have to interfere in the firmware process.
To properly install the updated software on your smartphone, you'd better get acquainted with full-fledged instructions, allowing to understand all the most smallest nuances of such manipulations.
Do not forget that the preparatory work is a successful basis for high-quality start and successful finish.
Preparatory work
After flashing Sony Xperia C2305 is successful if you use the features of the FlashTool program. It is better not to look for this program on the Internet, and immediately visit the official site Flashtool from which to download. So you will be calm, which downloaded the correct program, which will provide you with a comfortable work that is not accompanied by problems.
After downloading, install FlashTool on your computer, when you install the program, you will request specify the installation path. Here you can safely vary: Leave the path that the system offers, or choose a different place on another disk.
Now take care of downloading directly the main product, which is the new official firmware Sony Xperia C2305.
You can download it from different sources, but it is still better to trust the reliable, tested time and accompanied by an excellent reputation. When selecting the firmware, specify the model of your smartphone. When the download is completed, pay attention to which it is format.
If the firmware has the extension FTF means it is already ready for further actions. The firmware is often downloaded in the archived state, so do not forget to pre-extract it from the archive.
Now that the firmware has FTF format, place it in the desired location, thus ensuring the correctness of the program in the process of subsequent manipulations. Find the folder in which FlashTool program has been installed, open it, find the Firmwares subfolder in it. It is in this folder that move the prepared firmware.
The last stage of the preparatory work is to install the drivers that provide the correct connection of the computer and the smartphone. To install the drivers, go to the "Flashtool" folder, find the "Drivers" subfolder, open it and find the FlashTool-Driverrs.exe file there. Click on this file, wait until the window appears with the choice of the desired model of your smartphone, click on this line. Now the automatic driver installation will start.
After successfully completing the installation of drivers when connecting a smartphone to a PC, the Flashtool program can easily determine the model of your device.
It is very important to pay attention to your smartphone rechargeable battery. If the charge shows less than 50%, connect it to the power grid and recharge at least half (although if you do not have a deficit in time, it is better to fully charge the battery).
Now, nothing prevents the transition to the most responsible part of the manipulation, in the process of which a new firmware will be installed on your smartphone.
Algorithm firmware
When carrying out such manipulations, it is best to keep the instructions near yourself how to reflash Sony Xperia C2305 so that at any time it was possible to use some prompts.
Run the FlashTool program, disconnect your smartphone. Approximately half a minute in the program window will appear the lightning button. Click on this button, and then click the "Flashmode" option, which will be in a new small window.
The program will ask you to specify the firmware version - select the one you prepared in advance by clicking on it twice the left mouse button.
Next, the program will automatically prepare the firmware to install on your smartphone. During this work, you will simply contemplate the actions of the program, but you will not accept direct participation.
After completing this stage, FlashTool will ask you to connect your smartphone to the computer. Of course, you must submit to such a requirement. However, the device connects to a PC with a small secret. Hold the volume key, only then connect the smartphone to the computer using a USB cable.
After the FlashTool initialization of your smartphone will start the firmware process to which you will also not have any relationship, and you can simply watch. When the process is completed, the Flashing Finished phrase appears in the program window. It is this phrase that evidenced that everything went successfully, you can turn off your device from the PC and work with it.
So, the process of firmware of smartphones of the famous brand Sony is also not accompanied by considerable difficulties. Experienced masters only strongly recommend not to show any own fantasies and not make changes to the algorithm for conducting manipulations produced during the firmware.
To write this manual, we started the beginning of the regional update of Xperia Z3 and Z2 devices to the new version of the Lollipop system. While one is already rejoiced by the new firmware, others are waiting for it in their region, and sometimes quite a long time. Therefore, it was decided to write this detailed manul on how to flash Sony Xperia using two XPerifirm and Flashtool programs. The firmware process is absolutely not difficult and the instruction will suit all models of smartphones and Sonya tablets Iquisper. It can be used both to install new firmware, and to roll back to the older version, which may also be needed.
How to flash smartphone Sony Xperia - Step-by-step instructions on the example of the Xperia Z2 firmware before Android Lollipop
Before you start, you need to remember - everything you will do is done exclusively to your start and risk! The site administration is not responsible for all the actions you have done - it is worth understanding. Read the instructions from the letter to the letter and delve into the entire process, keep care. For the firmware there is no need to unlock the bootloader, you do not need to have root. Also replacing the firmware in this way does not affect the warranty - warranty service is not lost. Before starting, we recommend you to create a backup copy of your system.
Process preparation
- Initially, you need: Go to the settings - the developer parameters and check the box opposite the desired item.
- Go to Settings - Security and check the box next to "Unknown Sources".
- All drivers for your smartphone model must be installed on your smartphone. The best way to install all the drivers is to install the PC Companion program. You can also initially put the FlashTool program and find the latest drivers in the "C: \\ Flashtool \\ Drivers" folder, from where and carry it out.
Getting firmware using xperifirm(If you have already downloaded the ftf firmware file, you can immediately go to the item. If not, then follow further instructions.)
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The process of creating the firmware using FlashTool
- First of all, load the FlashTool program and install it - link
- To start the program, go to the PC to the Folder of its installation, which is in "C: \\ Flashtool" and run the executable FlashTool.exe file. If the program issues an error, then it is possible to clear the contents of the folder "C: \\ Flashtool \\ FirmWares".
- After starting the program, open the Tools tab - Bundles - Create
- In the window that opens, you must click on the three-point button in the "Select Source Folder" item and select a folder with a previously loaded firmware.
- After that, in the window, you will see that all fools firmware are downloaded to "Folder List". Tap twice on the hidden field "Devices" to select your smartphone model or tablet.
- Enter the values \u200b\u200bto the "Branding" and "Version" fields to be remembered when loading the firmware.
- Highlight all files in the "Folder List" window and click on the right arrow button to transfer all the files to the "Firmware Content" window and click the Create button.
- After that, the process of creating a ftf-file firmware will begin, which will end the appropriate inscription. The firmware files will be created and moved to the folder "C: \\ Users \\ the name of the PC \\ .flashtool \\ Firmwares \\" (in the creation window will be specified).
Sony Xperia firmware process using FlashTool
Many users sometimes face a question on flashing their smartphone or Sony Xperia tablet and have difficulty, as they do not know how this process is made. Immediately I want to say that it is best to use standard programs that you can find on our website in the section. With their help, you automatically and without any particular problems you can update the versa of the kernel and the firmware to the most relevant and current currently.
However, there are cases when the installation still has to be performed manually. In this manual, we set out all the actions, in order to make it easier for you to understand how to flash Sony Xperia. This manual is suitable for models of 2013 and you will need a FlashTool program, which can be downloaded on the link below. Before proceeding to any actions, remember that the author of the article is not responsible for the end result and everything you do is at your own risk. Also make sure that the smartphone is charged at least 50%, the FlashTool pack and firmware drivers are already installed on your computer and anti-virus programs and firewalls are disabled to the PC.
1. And so, proceed. To start, download the official firmware whose package will be in format.ftf. Load firmware only from proven sources and only for your phone version.
2. If the firmware is loaded by a simple archive, then unzip it and find a file there with extension .ftf.
3. This file must be put in the / FlashTool / Firmwares folder.
4. Run FlashTool.exe.
5. Turn off the smartphone and expect about 30-60 seconds.
6. In the program, click the button on which lightning is depicted. Next, choose "Flashmode" and twice clay on the desired firmware or simply drag to it in the window from the utility.
7. The program will independently prepare the firmware to install it on the smartphone, which you will be notified by the appearance of the window with the request to connect the device.
8. Press the volume key down (it is the same volume -) and connect the USB cable (which must already be connected to the PC) to your smartphone. There is a chance that when you first connect in "Flashmode" mode, the window will appear with the driver installation query, for the device operation in this mode.
