Important: Only download firmware for your model and variant number. The pane on the right side will show you which firmware is available for that region. You can then choose the firmware for your region/carrier in the middle pane.
Navigate to your handset on the left pane. Once installed you will see the program below. Follow the instructions in that link to install. XperiFirm stepsįirst step is to download XperiFirm. If you have any problems you will find the necessary drivers (once you have installed Flashtool) in the following location: ‘C:\Flashtool\drivers’. Make sure you connect your Xperia to the PC before starting the process to download the necessary USB and ADB drivers. The best way to do this is to install PC Companion.
Preparationġ) Enable ‘USB debugging’ on your handset: Settings > Developer optionsĢ) Enable ‘Unknown sources’ on your handset: Settings > Securityģ) Install drivers for your Xperia handset: You need to ensure that your PC has all of the necessary drivers installed for your Sony Xperia. This guide can be used to create any firmware file, so to create a backup just follow the instructions below with the relevant firmware build. It is recommended that you create a backup of your existing regional/carrier firmware just in case you need to send your device back for repair.
Warranty will NOT be voided if you flash new firmware to your handset. Note: You do NOT need an unlocked bootloader or root for you to flash your handset. Please proceed with caution and at your own risk. Xperia Blog absolves itself from any responsibility should something go wrong. Installing Xperia Lollipop using XperiFirm and Flashtool ĭisclaimer: Please read the following instructions thoroughly before attempting to flash your phone. However, after numerous requests we’ve decided to provide step-by-step instructions for those new to Xperia devices. The process will be familiar to long-term readers of the blog and essentially if you’ve read one of our various debrand guides in the past, along with our tutorial on how to create a FTF firmware file then you’re pretty much there. For those that don’t have the patience for it to arrive in their region we’ve created a quick guide on how to download and install the Lollipop update to your Sony Xperia device.
Finally, Android 5.0 Lollipop has started to roll for owners of the newer Xperia Z series, however the limiting factor is that it is currently only available in select regions.
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