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Sony Xperia Flashtool can flash FTF firmwares on compatible Sony phones
that utilize the S1 protocol. These FTF firmwares can be used to upgrade
the OS or also, can be used to downgrade to an earlier version of the
release.
Compatibility:
- Windows XP/Vista
- Windows 7 All Packege
- Windows 8/8.1
- Windows 10
- Linux
- Mac OS
Tool Name
& Version
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Supported
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Dowload Link
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Xperia
Flashtool 0.9.24.4
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Windows
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Xperia
Flashtool 0.9.23.1
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Mac
|
|
Xperia
Flashtool 0.9.24.4
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Linnux
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How to Use Xperia Flash Tool
1➔ Once you have everything mentioned above in place, open Flash tool and click on the Flash icon.2➔ In the following screen, select Fastboot and press Ok3➔ Now, you will see a new window where all the firmware files present will be displayed in the left pane. Select the FTF file you created earlier.4➔ On the far right corner, you will see Wipe section. Select APPSLOG, CACHE, and DATA (all three). Then click on the Flash button at the bottom.
5➔ A few moments after the above step, you will be asked to connect your Xperia device in Flashmode.
- Turn off your device.
- Connect one end of the USB cable to your phone.
- Press and hold Volume Down Button.
- Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer while you are still holding Volume Down Button.
Once you have successfully connected the device to PC in Flash mode, the LED will turn green on your phone.
7➔ Wait for the flashing process to complete.
The flashing process might take some time to complete, do not worry, this is normal. Even the first boot might take longer than usual. Patiently wait for your device to boot into stock firmware.
This is the easiest way to flash stock firmware on Xperia device using Flashtool and XperiFirm.