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[Tutorial] Relock bootloader!

As I already mentioned a week or two ago, there's unlock key in TA Misc after BL unlock.
This file removes the key, therefore relocks the bootloader.
Flash with FlashTool.
You still can't get DRM back. It's gone from the phone!
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/g1b5j712ajx4yjd/Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf
Feel free to donate if this helped you
Update:
If you unlocked your phone with SEtool/Omnius - any testpoint unlock solution - YOU CAN NOT RELOCK BOOTLOADER! IT'S PATCHED SO IT APPEARS LOCKED TO SE, BUT ACCEPTS UNSIGNED IMAGES VIA FASTBOOT! SO STOP ASKING ABOUT IT, AND STOP TRYING.
Enjoy

Blagus said:
As I already mentioned a week or two ago, there's unlock key in TA Misc after BL unlock.
This file removes the key, therefore relocks the bootloader.
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/d8ns6eygfy8o3p0/Xperia_Relock_bootloader_v1.ftf
Enjoy
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say whaaaaaaat!!!
this is great news!!!

Blagus said:
As I already mentioned a week or two ago, there's unlock key in TA Misc after BL unlock.
This file removes the key, therefore relocks the bootloader.
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/d8ns6eygfy8o3p0/Xperia_Relock_bootloader_v1.ftf
Enjoy
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Wow blagus, you are so great.
But is it possible to reunlock the bl with the old unlock key?
Anyway great news and big thx
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App

NeoInc said:
Wow blagus, you are so great.
But is it possible to reunlock the bl with the old unlock key?
Anyway great news and big thx
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App
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Yes, this flash just removes the newly created key which appeared after unlock. Have you tried it? If you're going to, report the result.

Not flash :
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Download again, retry.

I have not tried it but how could you possibly know after completion that bootloader is locked?

Nimche said:
I have not tried it but how could you possibly know after completion that bootloader is locked?
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try to boot recovery, fastboot boot recovery.img
or flash rooted system.img. if it fails, then bootloader is locked.

No joy here either

and if you get it to relock the BL.. try liking a track in media player.. see if it works.. (suspect it might not, cos the DRM is still missing but worth a try..)

Download once again. This should be the final fix

So this would mean that even those with unlocked bootloaders would be able to update their firmware using SEUS. Sweet!

im_iceman said:
and if you get it to relock the BL.. try liking a track in media player.. see if it works.. (suspect it might not, cos the DRM is still missing but worth a try..)
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Full reflash?

21/024/2011 13:24:09 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
21/024/2011 13:24:09 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&3B8DC2B9&0&3
21/024/2011 13:24:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
21/024/2011 13:24:09 - INFO - VER="R9A021";DATE="20110128";TIME="11:49:00";
21/024/2011 13:24:09 - INFO - Flashing loader
21/024/2011 13:24:11 - INFO -
21/024/2011 13:24:12 - INFO - Flashing preset
21/024/2011 13:24:12 - ERROR - Error parsing TA file. Skipping
21/024/2011 13:24:12 - INFO - Flashing finished.
21/024/2011 13:24:12 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
21/024/2011 13:24:12 - INFO - Then go to application settings
21/024/2011 13:24:12 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
EDIT: Nevermind

Wow............that is all
Sent from my LT15i using Tapatalk

this tutorial locked bootloader but is any way to unlock it?

I don't understand what's the problem... uploaded, again...

21/032/2011 22:32:34 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
21/032/2011 22:32:34 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&3B818290&0&2
21/032/2011 22:32:34 - INFO - Start Flashing
21/032/2011 22:32:34 - INFO - VER="R9A021";DATE="20110128";TIME="11:49:00";
21/032/2011 22:32:34 - INFO - Flashing loader
21/032/2011 22:32:36 - INFO - PROT_VER="03";DATE="20110217";TIME="15:47:00";VER="R4A066";CXC="1234-5769";TYPE="S1_LOADER";UNIQUE_DEV_ID="E97287CC0F4EB88664A2567D8EDDE1464E1104C3";SEC_LOCK_STATUS="LOCKED";OTP_DATA="4B6D7100471404C81508042800082BD4B001002000000000";IMEI="xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx";AID_VERSION="0004";EROM_AID="0001";LOADER_AID="0001";SW_AID="0001";CUST_AID="0001";SIM_LOCK_AID="0001";HWCONF_AID="0001";PROD_ID="0001";ACTIVE_LOADER_AID="0001";MEMDEVS="02:00:002C:00B3:0000:00002000:00020000:00000800:00000040,03:03:001B:534D:0010:0003AF80:00010000:00000200";MAN_ID="002C";DEV_ID="00B3";SIN_VER="0001";AID_TAMP="NOT_TAMPERED";MAX_PKT_SZ="00010000";AUTH_LEVEL="NONE";AUTH_MET="0001";CARD_PRESENT="YES";CARD_SIZE="16GB";CARD_DATA="UHJvZE5vPTEyNDYtMTkxNg1Qcm9kUmV2PVI3QQ1Db3BpZWRCeXRlcz0xMDI1MTc2MTE1DUNvcGllZEZpbGVzPTE0ODI4DUNvcGllZERpcnM9ODINT3JkZXI9OTAxNTQwMC0xMA0=";LOADER_ROOT="S1_Loader_Root_773f";EROM_ROOT="S1_EROM_Root_d601";SW_ROOT="S1_SW_Root_883f";CUST_ROOT="S1_Cust_Root_9603";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_c422";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_08af";BIM_STATE="DISABLED";
21/032/2011 22:32:36 - INFO - Flashing preset
21/032/2011 22:32:36 - INFO - TA value : [00, 00, 08, B2, 00, 00, 00, 01, 00, ]
21/032/2011 22:32:36 - INFO - Flashing finished.
21/032/2011 22:32:36 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
21/032/2011 22:32:36 - INFO - Then go to application settings
21/032/2011 22:32:36 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging

Work. Bootloader locked...

Can you 100% confirm that last uploaded flash locked your BL?

[Q] Help x8 after try update dont work

I have try install the cm_shakira-001 with wifi and su fixes.zip with xrecovery, that is installed but when my phone start he just appears updating android, and initializing programs
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with s1tool i can stop the phone of restarting and stay in flash mode, but i cant start use adb or other tool to install xrecovery and reinstall anything.
Welcome to S1 identify tool
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A029"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "0020/00BC"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A045"
MODEL (from GDFS): X8
SOFTWARE VERSION: 1236-9291_2.1.1.A.0.6
CUSTOM VERSION: 1243-9502_R3B
FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-2-5_2.1.1.A.0.6
SERIAL NO: BY9009QHY2
SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
Elapsed:6 secs.
after star s1tool 1 can use flash-tool to install firmware but i don't know if it works
19/003/2012 01:03:57 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
19/004/2012 01:04:06 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
19/004/2012 01:04:07 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
19/004/2012 01:04:08 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\6&708875E&0&5
19/004/2012 01:04:08 - INFO - Start Flashing
19/004/2012 01:04:08 - INFO - VER="R8A029";DATE="20100601";TIME="12:17:00";
19/004/2012 01:04:08 - INFO - Flashing loader
19/004/2012 01:04:09 - INFO - PROT_VER="02";DATE="20100615";TIME="17:28:00";VER="R4A045";CXC="1229-3641";TYPE="S1_LOADER";UNIQUE_DEV_ID="8BF3182CE5172AE3A0584A2B36157506A8A46C50";SEC_LOCK_STATUS="LOCKED";OTP_DATA="4DFD7700470404000F080420437915C8";IMEI="01244900330492";AID_VERSION="0004";EROM_AID="0001";LOADER_AID="0001";SW_AID="0001";CUST_AID="0001";SIM_LOCK_AID="0001";HWCONF_AID="0001";PROD_AID="0000";ACTIVE_LOADER_AID="0001";MAN_ID="0020";DEV_ID="00BC";SIN_VER="0001";AID_TAMP="NOT_TAMPERED";MAX_PKT_SZ="00010000";AUTH_LEVEL="NONE";AUTH_MET="0001";CARD_PRESENT="YES";CARD_SIZE="4GB";CARD_DATA="";LOADER_ROOT="S1_Loader_Root_8e35";EROM_ROOT="S1_EROM_Root_f54f";SW_ROOT="S1_SW_Root_3edc";CUST_ROOT="S1_Cust_Root_732f";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_a640";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_4b8c";
19/004/2012 01:04:09 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
19/004/2012 01:04:10 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
19/004/2012 01:04:10 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
19/004/2012 01:04:11 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
19/004/2012 01:04:14 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
19/004/2012 01:04:26 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
19/004/2012 01:04:27 - INFO - Flashing finished.
19/004/2012 01:04:27 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
19/004/2012 01:04:27 - INFO - Then go to application settings
19/004/2012 01:04:27 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
thats all what i can do, but i cant turn on debugging because the phone don't start, and don't know what to do now, sorry form my bad english, but i need help i tried read many topic before start this but no one helps me
Please help me. Thanks.

bergajr said:
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A029"
PROT_VER="02";DATE="20100615";TIME="17:28:00";VER="R4A045"
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Uppercase "R" means your boot loader is not unlocked hence you're not able to boot that ROM because you're missing the required FXP Kernel.
Do yourself a favor and flash back to Stock ROM with Flashtool and then select another custom ROM that actually WORKS and is feature complete - and not a lousy incomplete and rotten buggy mess like the CM7 FXP Shakira ROM.
Before trying your next flash maybe gather some intel - "know what you're doing"

[FTF] Xperia Z (C6603) RUSSIAN GENERIC Firmware 10.1.A.1.350 - JB 4.1.2

Download: GoogleDrive
How to flash: use Flashtool 0.9.10.1beta --- >>>[FLASHTOOL GUIDE]
Do not use official Flashtool 0.9.10.1
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+ Xperia Z (C6603)_STOCK_KERNEL 10.1.A.1.350_Russia.ftf - File for flashing Flashtool. This is a stock kernel and nothing more.

Good！

FTF firmware is different by every country?

Yes, a set of additional software. The essence of the firmware does not change.

Here is a mirror from my server. - http://filehostonline.com/index.php?dir=Downloads/xda/Xperia+Z/Stock/

Thanks a lot, i've unbranded my gorgeous Xperia Z

Flashtool - Can't enter Flashmode on Xperia Z
Hi, I'm having trouble when holding down the non-existent back button (I know it is a touch key and I try holding my finger in the position where the button is when the phone is turned on) and plugging in the USB cable...
Nothing happens Flashtool is giving me the pop-up windows that has the instructions to hold the back button and plug in the USB cable...
All works fine with my Arc S while holding the physical Back button and plugging in the USB cable...
Only way I get my PC and my laptop to recognize some kind of USB connection with the phone is while holding the Volume UP button and plugging in the USB cable - I get into FASTBOOT mode (Blue LED is on)
And if I hold Volume DOWN and connect the USB cable I also get connection but then I'm asked for QHSUSB_DLOAD device driver...
This could be the right combination for Flashmode (CAN'T BE SURE THOUGH) but the modded Flashtool for Xperia Z and the Driver folder (and the exe itself) don't provide the driver for the infamous QHSUSB_DLOAD (googled and found the QHSUSB_Drivers_(x64).rar Size(141.631 bytes))
After installation I get successful installation of COM port device called the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM10)
But that also does not get me into Flashmode for successful FTF flash on my new Xperia Z device
Please help...
Waat is the key combination for Flashtool Flashmode and could someone link the correct driver if I got the key combination right but have the incorrect driver
Thanks in advance

N/A
robogo1982 said:
On the Z you're supposed to hold the volume down button for flash mode.
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schaggo said:
All questions answered a couple times already. Use the search And no, thanking in advance doesn't make it ok.
C:\Flashtool\drivers
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I do not really want to translate instructions from Russian to English but if you want it can take advantage of Google's machine translation
I hope it will help you.
>>> http://goo.gl/jvpco

It did help mate.
Because now I know that i was doing corrcet steps but the problem still exists - Flashtool for Xperia Z is only giving me the window to enter Flashmode.
it might be an issue in 64-bit version of windows z ultimate i'm using but than again i tried it on my company laptop that uses Win 7 Enterprise but x64 as well ...
when i install Xperia Z drivers (provided in the c:\Flashtool\drivers folder) and start the phone with volume DOWN + USB cable plugged in my x64 Win 7 Ultimate or Enterpise i dont find the drivers needed in the provided drivers/flashtool-drivers.exe package...
then i find the drivers using Google skils and it doesnt work

N/A said:
It did help mate.
Because now I know that i was doing corrcet steps but the problem still exists - Flashtool for Xperia Z is only giving me the window to enter Flashmode.
it might be an issue in 64-bit version of windows z ultimate i'm using but than again i tried it on my company laptop that uses Win 7 Enterprise but x64 as well ...
when i install Xperia Z drivers (provided in the c:\Flashtool\drivers folder) and start the phone with volume DOWN + USB cable plugged in my x64 Win 7 Ultimate or Enterpise i dont find the drivers needed in the provided drivers/flashtool-drivers.exe package...
then i find the drivers using Google skils and it doesnt work
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First I found drivers with the correct VID&PID but those were for HTC HBOOT and my problem began...
... the correct ones are the GordonGate drivers v3.0.0 obtained from https://github.com/Androxyde/Flashtool/tree/master/drivers/GordonGate
good luck all :good:

N/A said:
First I found drivers with the correct VID&PID but those were for HTC HBOOT and my problem began...
... the correct ones are the GordonGate drivers v3.0.0 obtained from https://github.com/Androxyde/Flashtool/tree/master/drivers/GordonGate
good luck all :good:
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I'm not sure anymore but i think GordonGate drivers are the correct ones but ones on Androxyde github do not contain the necessary VID_05C6&PID_9008
Could plz someone upload the driverz needed so that Flashtool can recognize my Xperia Z in flashmode
1. I do get the green light when holding the VOLUME DOWN + USB CABLE PLUG but...
2. my Win 7 x64 asks for drivers ---- Device Manager\QHSUSB_DLOAD with the info on Hardware ID tab VID_05C6&PID_9008
3. and no the drivers are not contained in the c:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe - installed all of them, tried by clicking on every "Install anyway..." warning
4. Even installed the Flashtool-drivers.exe again with the Compatibility options of the EXE set to "Windows Vista" and "Run as an Administrator" (that way i don't get the warnings for "Install driver anyway..."
5. when googled i found several info that connected that VID_05C6&PID_9008 to "Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM" drivers - tried to download some Arc/Arc S GordonGate drivers from russian forum but the link is dead / unresponsive
this is the Copy/paste from russian forum
necessary VID and PID are contained in a file called Zeus.inf
and the preview of the Zeus.inf does contain necessary VID and PID
ZEUS Flash Device
[GGSEMC_Install.Service_AddReg]
HKR, "Parameters\SLNames", "VID_05C6&PID_9008", 0x00000000, "EPIUSB"
[Strings]
SEMCName="Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications"
MfgName="Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications"
DeviceDesc.ZEUS="ZEUS Flash Device"
SvcDesc="SEMC USB Flash Driver"
SvcFltDesc="SEMC USB Flash Driver Filter"
InstallationDiskName="SEMC Flash Installation"
but is it for Win 7 x64
if not i can manage to use Flashtool on Win 7 x86 but i still dont have the drivers needed to try this...
only the preview on russian forum

After a few hours, I'll give you a driver.
Wait for some time.

NO problem mate, you've been very helpful so far so many thanks to your experience and a will to help
I also asked for help at the Androxyde thread for Flashtool for XZ 0.9.10.2beta4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39561311&posted=1#post39561311
there is my whole story and the problems I encounter with XZ
But I will check Your thread (every few hours) to see if You managed to obtain the driver
You can check out my whole story with XZ if interested and if you have time to read a bit more
Some day in the future i hope i will be able to help others as you have been helpful to me mate
I know it feels good to help and provide
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Mate, maybe there is no help for me after all
But if you manage to give me the driver plz do so...
...I'm willing to try anything

Hi dogsly
I tried to download the drivers I mentioned earlier...
and now I see the info on the DL page
Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc LT15 / LT18
dogsly
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10 months ago
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so You uploaded them there in the first place
Hope you can find them again...

[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool

[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
Part A: changing your customization number to download a different firmware customization (optional)
Requirements:
Rooted Xperia tablet with locked bootloader:
Build Prop Editor
The customization number of the firmware you want to download (see list, only customizations for the same tablet model)
Start BuildProp Editor.
When a Superuser request pops up, tap 'Grant' or 'Allow'.
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At the first start, a backup of 'build.prop' will be created automatically, which can be restored in case of any problems.
Scroll down to 'ro.semc.version.cust' and tap it.
Change the value to the customization number of the firmware you want to download.
When asked to reboot, tap 'No'.
Tap 'ro.semc.version.cus_revision' and change the value to 'R1A'.
When asked to reboot, tap 'Yes'.
Part B: downloading firmware with Sony PC Companion
Requirements:
Sony PC Companion
Xperia tablet with locked bootloader
Delete this folder if it already exists:
- Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db
- Windows Vista/7/8: C:\ProgramData\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db
Start Sony PC Companion.
Case A: new software version available
Click 'Update'.
Click 'Accept'.
If you only want to download the firmware without updating, disconnect your tablet as soon as the "Downloading software..." screen appears.
If you disconnected your tablet, this window will appear, which you may close. Otherwise your tablet software will be updated.
Case B: no new software version available
Click 'Your Phone / Tablet is up to date'.
Click 'repair my phone / tablet'.
Click 'Next'.
Repairing your tablet will delete your personal data and settings. If you don't want this, see step 6. Click 'Continue'.
Tick the checkbox and click 'Next'.
If you only want to download the firmware without repairing, disconnect your tablet as soon as the "Downloading software..." screen appears.
If you disconnected your tablet, this window will appear, which you may close. Otherwise your tablet software will be repaired and your personal data will be lost.
Part C: creating an FTF file with Flashtool
Requirements:
Flashtool
Firmware files from Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service (see part B).
Start Flashtool or Flashtool64 (for 64-bit Windows).
Click 'Tools' > 'SEUS Decrypt'.
Select the 'Source Folder' (copy-pasting this path will not work):
- Sony PC Companion (Windows XP): C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
- Sony PC Companion (Windows Vista/7/8): C:\ProgramData\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
- Sony Update Service (32-bit Windows): C:\Program Files\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs
- Sony Update Service (64-bit Windows): C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs
Move all 'Available files' to 'Files to convert' by selecting them and clicking the right arrow button.
Click 'Convert'.
Enter the following details:
- Device: your tablet model, e.g. 'SGP311', 'SGP312', 'SGP321', 'SGP341' or 'SGP351' for Xperia Tablet Z (see 'Settings' > 'About tablet' > 'Model number').
- Branding: can be found in the first columns of these tables by looking up the customization number, e.g. 'Customized US'.
- Version: the build number of the firmware, e.g. '10.1.1.A.1.307'.
Move all files from 'folder list' to 'Firmware content' except *.ta files (e.g. simlock.ta, preset1.ta, cust-reset.ta, ...) by selecting them and clicking the right arrow button.
Click 'Create'.
When you see 'Bundle creation finished', your FTF will be in 'C:\Flashtool\firmwares'. If your combination of device/branding/build is not yet available on xda-developers forum, please be so kind to share it (see part D).
To save about 2 GB of disk space, delete this folder:
- Sony PC Companion (Windows XP): C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
- Sony PC Companion (Windows Vista/7/8): C:\ProgramData\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
- Sony Update Service (32-bit Windows): C:\Program Files\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs
- Sony Update Service (64-bit Windows): C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs
Part D: sharing your FTF on xda-developers forum
Upload your FTF to a file host. I use Dev-Host for this purpose, but it only supports files up to 512 MB, so I use WinRAR to pack my FTF with the following options: 'Compression method' = 'store' (since FTF is already compressed), 'Split to volumes, size' = '512 MB'. Of course you can use a different file host and archiver if required. Please note that Google Drive, Dropbox and Box all have bandwidth quotas, so your shared files may be disabled if they are downloaded too much.
Create a new thread on xda-developers forum in 'Xperia ZL General' and include at least the following information:
- Device
- Build number
- Android version
- Customization version
- Region
- Branding
- Download links
Here is an example: [STOCK ROM][FTF] Xperia Z (C6603) 10.1.1.A.1.253 Generic BE (Unbranded/Belgium)
If this post was helpful, don't forget to click the 'Thanks' button.

Sorry to sound like a tool but why are .ta files excluded from the FTF? What exactly are they?
Excellent guide by the way

Do I need to worry?
Ok. So at the step
- "Move all files from 'folder list' to 'Firmware content' except *.ta files (e.g. simlock.ta, preset1.ta, cust-reset.ta, ...) by selecting them and clicking the right arrow button."
I forgot to do except *.ta files. So at the end I get FTF with *.ta files. And I flash it.
Do I need to worry?

Nyakov said:
Ok. So at the step
- "Move all files from 'folder list' to 'Firmware content' except *.ta files (e.g. simlock.ta, preset1.ta, cust-reset.ta, ...) by selecting them and clicking the right arrow button."
I forgot to do except *.ta files. So at the end I get FTF with *.ta files. And I flash it.
Do I need to worry?
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no. Flashtool ignores TA while flashing.

ANY or LAST?
I need sgp321 10.4.B.0.569 (CE1 or EU3), but the current is 10.5.1.A.0.283.
Is it really possible to download any firmware (as in the title of the thread), or only the last?

ze7zez said:
I need sgp321 10.4.B.0.569 (CE1 or EU3), but the current is 10.5.1.A.0.283.
Is it really possible to download any firmware (as in the title of the thread), or only the last?
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Only the last
Also a much better method exists than the one explained in the OP - just go to Devices > Check Updates in Flashtool and follow the unintuitive process of double clicking and right clicking, and it can download firmwares direct from Sony

Darkimmortal said:
and it can download firmwares direct from Sony
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but again, only the latest one

32.3.A.0.376 pushed

Hey All !
i just got a notification update for version 32.3.A.0.376 , yet i don't see it in https://xpericheck.com/device/E5823
anyone else got it ?
its time to finally update with the proper root method ?
UPDATE : used the newly V5.21 kernel repacker, all works like a charm (just waiting for xposed ;p ), much more flowing and faster than previous Android 6 !

just downloaded trough phone, waiting for the final restart after flash.

Xpericheck needs some time before it lists the update. It builts for the major firmwares ftf files.

I have installed .376 and also rooted it using the tool by Tobias Waldvogel: rootKernel 5.20
Unfortunately it seems that Sony did not fix the 3rd party low volume problem....

Any reports on the state of known issues would be well-appreciated!
Especially the low volume on incoming calls - that's a major bug. The corrupted sd card content as well. Thanks in advance!

brokich said:
Any reports on the state of known issues would be well-appreciated!
Especially the low volume on incoming calls - that's a major bug. The corrupted sd card content as well. Thanks in advance!
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What sdcard corruption bug ?
Was there one ?
Is Fingerprint Reader still working ?

zacharias.maladroit said:
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What sdcard corruption bug ?
Was there one ?
Is Fingerprint Reader still working ?
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Yeah, that was one of the two major bugs that the previous Nougat release suffered from. Encrypted SD cards were full of corrupted files after the update and incoming call volume was extremely low despite settings. These were reported by some people, but not everyone.
Hopefully, the re-release of 7.0 will actually be *almost* bug free, or at least free of any major/critical/showstopper bugs.

Is it also for devices which are already on 7?
I updated my Z5C to 372, and luckily didn't experience any major issues so far. Just checked and and there's no OTA for me yet.
Sent from my E5803 using Tapatalk

Found 376 on Customized AU for E5823

delete

Cannot install the update via Xperia Companion, it give me a error:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Here's a link where other people has this error with the latest update.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/PC-Mac-Software/Error-code-UEGetPhoneInfoXCSDevice-UE-2006/td-p/1199419

TexHuk 3 said:
Deodex Patch Xperia Z5 Compact 32.3.A.0.376
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Hey what will this allow me to do? Just flash from TWRP?

Anybody manage to root this yet?

I have a Telecom NZ Z5 Compact (E5823) and would like to transfer to the Customized AU firmware (mostly to get rid of the carrier boot animation). That's possible right?
Also, there anything I need to do before I flash the firmware? Perhaps backing up the TA partition stuff?
Just finished downloading 32.3.A.0.376 using Xperifirm.

E5823_32.3.A.0.376_R2D_Customized AU_1298-7260 installd on my Z5 Compact (from Switzerland)
booted first time via unrooted original kernel.
rooted it with rootkernel (via extracting kernel.elf / kernel.sin from working ftf)
protocol:
Code:
rootkernel.cmd kernel.elf boot_sc.img
Rootkernel V5.11
- Unpacking kernel
Found elf boot image
Kernel version: 3.10.84-perf-gda8446f
Found appended DTB
- Detected vendor: somc (Sony), device: suzuran (Xperia Z5 compact), variant: row
- Unpacking initramfs
- Detected platform: 64-bit
- Detected Android version: 7.0
- dm-verity is enabled. Disable? (Say yes if you modify /system) [Y/n] Y
Disabling dm-verity
- Sony RIC is enabled. Disable? [Y/n] Y
Disabling Sony RIC
- Install TWRP recovery? [Y/n] Y
Installing TWRP
Compressing TWRP image
- Found SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815.zip. Install? [Y/n] Y
Stripping SuperSU app
Adding service entry for SuperSU
- Install DRM fix? [Y/n] Y
- Install busybox? [Y/n] Y
- Creating new initramfs
- Creating boot image
- Cleaning up
Done
..\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib>fastboot flash boot ..\_totalnewtry_376\rootkernel_v5.11_Windows_Linux\boot_sc.img
booted up with flashed & rooted kernel
BROKENFTF Download
BROKENboot.img download (as in protocol stated)
Downloads are broken because oft this post.

I installed latest 376 customized AU via flashtool, in my case the volume issue has been solved (with the apps I use)

Hmm, struggling with this a little bit. Currently running xpowerv5 with TWRP recovery installed.
Using Flashtool, grabs the latest firmware builds what it needs t, however when prompted to I turn the phone on and enter recovery and plug in. TWRP starts up fine. However flashtool is just sitting there waiting. I am guessing i need to figureout how to flash the stock recovery, right?

Audio issue seems fine, as well as the call log scrolling issue. However, I still seem to be getting the phone idle battery drain. Also, playing HD movies seems to lag on it. Anyone else getting lag when playing HD movies? (Specifically 1080p)
Would also like to include that the latest rootkernel 5.20 works well. Used superuser instead of SuperSU.

Cerhio said:
Hey what will this allow me to do? Just flash from TWRP?
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-Cast .zip archive deodex on the phone
-Go in TWRP
-In recovery do:
wipe - Cache and Dalvick Cache
-Flash -> Choose Z5C 32.3.A.0.376 deodex.zip
We are waiting for the optimization of applications and use!

youvedone said:
E5823_32.3.A.0.376_R2D_Customized AU_1298-7260 installd on my Z5 Compact (from Switzerland)
booted first time via unrooted original kernel.
rooted it with rootkernel (via extracting kernel.elf / kernel.sin from working ftf)
booted up with flashed & rooted kernel
FTF Download
boot.img download (as in protocol stated)
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Thanks for the links. I downloaded the .ftf and installed it using Sony Mobile Flasher. Looks good so far. Fingers crossed