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New Xperia Neo Firmware 4.0.A.2.368 ftf && rooted system

made by eqlove196426597 from CHINA
MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_ftf
http://u.115.com/file/aqz1z5i4
MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_rooted_system
http://u.115.com/file/bhzudmfd

thx for eq，
i love u，hahaha

eqlove196426597 said:
made by eqlove196426597 from CHINA
MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_ftf
http://u.115.com/file/aqz1z5i4
MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_rooted_system
http://u.115.com/file/bhzudmfd
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THANK YOU!!!

I guess you need unlocked bootloader to flashe the rooted system.img?
on http://u.115.com/file/bhzudmfd
If you see this text, below blue sign with 115 on it:
优蛋专用下载链接 then the below are links right next to it.
联通下载 - Unicom download 电信下载 - Telecom Download
or whatever but, these are the links for those like me who can't make much out of chinese text.

flashing went perfect, in this HK version there is also Asfalt 5 HD included, nice!

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My mirror for the rooted image:
https://rapidshare.com/files/3350520540/MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_rooted_system.7z
MD5: F378E8B79ACBC8903A6B69B0E0711728
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mirror of the FTF file
https://rapidshare.com/files/3725100388/MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK.7z
MD5: B4826194C2B54AACD483ECB0941DABB4
in this ROM you can not turn off the camera sound when taking pictures :| there is no such option, you can choose one of three sounds.

MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_ftf
http://www.multiupload.com/7XOEGED282
I reuploaded to a better site

Been using this for a little over 12 hours and despite the new enhancements and slightly faster running speed, I've had nothing but problems with:
- Touchscreen response is all over the place
- Had to uninstall Swype as touchscreen was making things up as it went
- Connectivity with wifi is patchy, connectivity with mobile data is questionable at best
- Sync issues related to connectivity
- Battery drain is significantly higher.
Is this an official Neo FW or something that's been compiled from the Arc release? If so, might be best to wait until the Neo FW is released properly. The update works beautifully on the Arc, but on the Neo (I have both handsets) I'm flashing back to rooted 2.3.2 and applying 2.3.3 OTA to await the new OTA build.

I recommend flashing via Wotanclient. Then unlock bootloader.
Thanks to Bi4ary, rooting newest Xperia firmware(4.0.A...) is very simple and safe.
First you need RootXperia.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639 Put it on your SDcard.
Then fastboot recoveryNeo.img from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465
In recovery install RootXperia.zip
Now if you want to relock bootloader, then get this ftf, made by Blagus from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Remember to thank our fine developers for such great tools!
(I hope that RootXperia.zip stays maintained by Bi4ary)

Raoa said:
I recommend flashing via Wotanclient. Then unlock bootloader.
Thanks to Bi4ary, rooting newest Xperia firmware(4.0.A...) is very simple and safe.
First you need RootXperia.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639 Put it on your SDcard.
Then fastboot recoveryNeo.img from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465
In recovery install RootXperia.zip
Now if you want to relock bootloader, then get this ftf, made by Blagus from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Remember to thank our fine developers for such great tools!
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I flash MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_HK_rooted_system.img is OK,just one poccess.

And what about the issues brought out by poster before me?
Been using this for a little over 12 hours and despite the new enhancements and slightly faster running speed, I've had nothing but problems with:
- Touchscreen response is all over the place
- Had to uninstall Swype as touchscreen was making things up as it went
- Connectivity with wifi is patchy, connectivity with mobile data is questionable at best
- Sync issues related to connectivity
- Battery drain is significantly higher.
Is this an official Neo FW or something that's been compiled from the Arc release? If so, might be best to wait until the Neo FW is released properly. The update works beautifully on the Arc, but on the Neo (I have both handsets) I'm flashing back to rooted 2.3.2 and applying 2.3.3 OTA to await the new OTA build.
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i flashed the stock firmware and had none of the problems mentioned above, to me it seems exactly the same with the benefit of the new features....

Raoa said:
I recommend flashing via Wotanclient. Then unlock bootloader.
Thanks to Bi4ary, rooting newest Xperia firmware(4.0.A...) is very simple and safe.
First you need RootXperia.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639 Put it on your SDcard.
Then fastboot recoveryNeo.img from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465
In recovery install RootXperia.zip
Now if you want to relock bootloader, then get this ftf, made by Blagus from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Remember to thank our fine developers for such great tools!
(I hope that RootXperia.zip stays maintained by Bi4ary)
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This worked for me 100% as posted in the other thread. No issues here. Just a faster phone,

No issues whatsoever with the hk-firmware. The only thing i've noticed is that the camera sound can not be disabled (not even in third party apps), but I suppose thats only because of the rules and laws in HK that does not allow silent cameraphones. It's however easily fixed when rooted by switching the sound files in the systems media folder.

Hello,
I have a MT15a, would that work on it or is it ONLY for MT15i?
Thanks!

Hi
i'm a new owner of experia neo
i want update to new firmware, but i don't understand a thing
what mean "the touchscreen response is all over the place" ?
i have some problem for the correct translation
wich is the problem, is less responsive? less feeling?
i will update official firmware with Pc companion, not rooted

maRRRco89 said:
Hi
i'm a new owner of experia neo
i want update to new firmware, but i don't understand a thing
what mean "the touchscreen response is all over the place" ?
i have some problem for the correct translation
wich is the problem, is less responsive? less feeling?
i will update official firmware with Pc companion, not rooted
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It means that person had a problem with their touchscreen. It is not related to the update, it was just an individual error.
You can update without any problems using PC Companion or Sony Ericsson Update Service (recommended).

Ambroos said:
It means that person had a problem with their touchscreen. It is not related to the update, it was just an individual error.
You can update without any problems using PC Companion or Sony Ericsson Update Service (recommended).
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Thanks, but
the firmware now is not available in europe
the update service say me the firmware 3.0 ... is the last

maRRRco89 said:
Thanks, but
the firmware now is not available in europe
the update service say me the firmware 3.0 ... is the last
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They're still rolling it out. Generic Nordic has the update.

[FTF File] SGP511 xperia z2 tablet - 17.1.1.A.0.402 Generic CA WIFI

SGP511 - Xperia Z2 TABLET WIFI - GENERIC CA FTF FILE
Android version: 4.4.2
Build number: 17.1.1.A.0.402
Tablet Software Version: 1278-4514_17.1.1.A.0.402 WIFI User
File System Version: GLOBAL_WIFI16G_17.1.1.A.0.402
Customization Version: 1281-7810_R5A
Branding: Generic CA (unbranded)
Country: Canada
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Note: I've tested this on mine and it seems fine, would appreciate if anyone else can test it to reconfirm, thank you.
Note 2: DO NOT CROSS FLASH THIS WITH THE LTE XPERIA Z2 TABLET. This is made for the WIFI verison of Xperia Z2 Tablet ONLY.
Downloads
Note: Sorry for so many different parts, stupid box does not allow me to upload large files.
Note 2: There are a total of 5 files, please download them all then unzip them with winrar.​

Yes! It works for me Device from SG

LitoNi said:
SGP511 - Xperia Z2 TABLET WIFI - GENERIC CA FTF FILE
Note: I've tested this on mine and it seems fine, would appreciate if anyone else can test it to reconfirm, thank you.
Note 2: DO NOT CROSS FLASH THIS WITH THE LTE XPERIA Z2 TABLET. This is made for the WIFI verison of Xperia Z2 Tablet ONLY.
Downloads
Note: Sorry for so many different parts, stupid box does not allow me to upload large files.
Note 2: There are a total of 5 files, please download them all then unzip them with winrar.​
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Any chance someone still has this ftf? I borked my z2 tab today and was looking for the latest firmware to flash that is still rootable. Think this is it. Endpoint will be running cm11 or cm12.

bacon612 said:
Any chance someone still has this ftf? I borked my z2 tab today and was looking for the latest firmware to flash that is still rootable. Think this is it. Endpoint will be running cm11 or cm12.
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download this buddy: XperiFirm ~ Xperia Firmware Downloader & Checker [v3.1]
no one uploads stock ftf files anymore, it can all be downloaded from that software :highfive:

LitoNi said:
download this buddy: XperiFirm ~ Xperia Firmware Downloader & Checker [v3.1]
no one uploads stock ftf files anymore, it can all be downloaded from that software :highfive:
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Thank you for this. I managed to get a Chinese 402 fimware downloaded, created an ftf out of it and flashed it successfully. Would be more helpful if this wasn't a Chinese build but its a start.
Edit: I chose 402 as its the latest firmware that is supported by doomlord root and recovery. The endpoint is to be back on CM11/12. Having a tough time as im not able to boot to recovery from the Chinese build. Also seems that there is a possible hardware issue as I am having intermittant connectivity issues with the tablet. It seems to come in and out of flash mode on its own in the flashtool. I am trying to flash a different firmware but it wont stay in flash mode long enough for the firmware flash to complete successfully. Pretty frustrating. I noticed this usb issue while using chargers over the last month or so too. Tablet would show that it was charging for a second then not charging intermittently. I thought it could be rom related which inspired the want to ftf back to stock but i think that there is something physically wrong with this tab now. Shame as its only six months old and was barely used.

bacon612 said:
Thank you for this. I managed to get a Chinese 402 fimware downloaded, created an ftf out of it and flashed it successfully. Would be more helpful if this wasn't a Chinese build but its a start.
Edit: I chose 402 as its the latest firmware that is supported by doomlord root and recovery. The endpoint is to be back on CM11/12. Having a tough time as im not able to boot to recovery from the Chinese build. Also seems that there is a possible hardware issue as I am having intermittant connectivity issues with the tablet. It seems to come in and out of flash mode on its own in the flashtool. I am trying to flash a different firmware but it wont stay in flash mode long enough for the firmware flash to complete successfully. Pretty frustrating. I noticed this usb issue while using chargers over the last month or so too. Tablet would show that it was charging for a second then not charging intermittently. I thought it could be rom related which inspired the want to ftf back to stock but i think that there is something physically wrong with this tab now. Shame as its only six months old and was barely used.
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wooo bad luck buddy, you should take it back to sony while you still got the chance (under warranty). If you have saved the DRM keys before unlocking the bootloader, you should relock it and flash a stock ftf (Canadian version). i dont know why the OP link doesnt work. but i had just checked my box account and the files are still there the .402 one
SGP511 Wifi Generic CA .402: https://app.box.com/s/o3webtra06yvet2zuva47vka3h981s4l
if the link does not work you either have to create a Box account or give me your email. i dont know why Box is like this.
gl buddy :highfive:

Thanks for the support
I tried again with the box link and it says: "the item you are trying to access has been deleted or is unavailable to you" Ill PM you my address.

Hello all,
I need this FW to flash the kernel of this thread (for CWM recovery + root) :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51690786#post51690786
The link is invalid and I can't find the FTF file elsewhere.
Someone has a link? Thanks.

[FIX] fix fingerprint on US version rom of Xperia Z5 Compact

Hi,
So here I am I thought to myself it would be good idea to test US firmware so when I found an update (it was 32.2.A.0.305) I changed to us version but ended up not having fingerprint at all, so I checked everything a bit and figured it out that there are apps and libs and permissions and etc... missing from the system, so I download another firmware (MEA) and run a whole difference process to find out what has been changed in the system, so I deodexed the whole system, add the missing things (but deodexed though it would be good to someone tell me what is this fidoclient thing and fpc?) and then reflashed it, didn't worked at first, but as I had been added libs I suspected that there must be a change at the kernel level so I flashed MEA kernel and things started to working, I had finger prints at lock screen and telegram (boy I'm so happy right now :victory
Conclusion (Results):
There have been changes and some apps were missing from app and priv-app, libs were missing from libs and libs64 and vendor, permissions were missing in etc/permissions, a shell was missing from bin, and kernel should be a non US version to work! and that's it!
What you need:
A US 32.2.A.0.305 firmware flashed on your phone already,
Some Recovery (TWRP Recommended)... so you can flash the recovery file I give you (or by root and put the files in there manually ofcourse)
Flashtool -> http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
This file which has system addons to flash in recovery
This file FOR E5803 ONLY which is a kernel only to flash in flashtool (or a non-US kernel which you can flash it anyway you like which is recommended to having your own kernel for flash)
Common sense (necessary)
Instructions:
Go to recovery (assuming you have one) and flash the finger-print-fix.zip (assuming you know how to flash a zip)
Turn off your phone (in TWRP recovery you can go to Reboot -> Turn off)
Go into the flashmode (or fastboot mode) and flash any NON_US kernel (custom stock kernels will work as well)
Reboot into system and viola! you have fingerprint working
Report if works!
Enjoy!
Press the Thanks :good: button

This works great for me! I'm using a new US Z5 Compact on 32.2.A.0.305, with TWRP 3 and AndroPlus kernel.

Working great for me too. US Z5 Compact on 32.2.A.0.305 with http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/customized-stock-kernel-32-2-0-305-6-0-1-t3477464 .

ggutenberg said:
Working great for me too. US Z5 Compact on 32.2.A.0.305 with http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/customized-stock-kernel-32-2-0-305-6-0-1-t3477464 .
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Yeah, I ended up switching to this kernel for the DRM fix to work on the US firmware.

What advantages are there to staying with the US firmware versus installing firmware from another country that already has the fingerprint scanner software?

Saaber said:
What advantages are there to staying with the US firmware versus installing firmware from another country that already has the fingerprint scanner software?
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I have flashed the LAM version (Latin America) of the E5803. I haven't noticed anything wildly different. I get fingerprint scanner with E5803 specific software. I haven't noticed any difference between call clarity or signal strength. All that with the added benifit of a locked bootloader and full original TA partition.

What version of the Latin firmware did you flash onto you E5803? I flashed the Customized UK V32.2.A.0.253 firmware on my E5803, and everything worked great. But a few days ago I let my phone do an over-the-air firmware update to V32.2.A.0.305. After it did so, the phone no longer detected my SIM. It continually displayed the "No SIM - No Service" message across the notification bar. Furthermore, when I would go to device settings to have it display the SIM information, it displayed error for all fields (or unknown, I forget which it was). I re-installed the Customized UK V32.2.A.0.253 firmware again and everything started working.
Just curious to see what version of the LA firmware you installed, I might try moving to that one if its some variant of V32.2.A.0.305.

Murphamillion said:
What version of the Latin firmware did you flash onto you E5803?
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In my previous post I was using the firmware for Z5803 Market: "Generic LAM", Operator: "Customized GEL". However, there was a notification that was slightly bothersome that required me to kill an app every time I rebooted. Therefore, I switched to Market: "Turkey", Operator: "Customized TR". I also switched because the Customized TR is actually the same Revison of software "R4C" as the "Customized US" software version. In-fact, I don't know if this is a placebo effect but the device doesn't seem to overheat as much now that I am on the "Customized TR" (Turkey) version.
Murphamillion said:
... a few days ago I let my phone do an over-the-air firmware update to V32.2.A.0.305. After it did so, the phone no longer detected my SIM. It continually displayed the "No SIM - No Service" message across the notification bar. Furthermore, when I would go to device settings to have it display the SIM information, it displayed error for all fields (or unknown, I forget which it was).
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I have not yet experienced an OTA update with this device yet so I cannot speak to what issues you might encounter using this method with OTA updates. XperiaFirm download and flash process isn't that horrible and since the updates are so infrequent (shame on Sony) it's almost a non-issue.
Murphamillion said:
... Just curious to see what version of the LA firmware you installed, I might try moving to that one if its some variant of V32.2.A.0.305.
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"Customized GEL" (Latin America Version): The version was 32.2.A.0.305 / R7C
"Customized TR" (Turkey Version): The version was 32.2.A.0.305 / R4C
Bottom Line
I live and work in the US only and haven't noticed any difference between the US version, Latin America version, or Turkey version with the exception of the fingerprint reader.

So you actually installed the E5803 firmware for Turkey and Latin American, and both enabled the fingerprint scanner?
I thought you had to install one of the E5823 International firmwares to enable the scanner (which is what I did).
If the above is correct, let me know. I may try to flash one of the E5803 firmwares.

Murphamillion said:
So you actually installed the E5803 firmware for Turkey and Latin American, and both enabled the fingerprint scanner?
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Yes Turkey and Latin America both are Z5803 specific firmware and both allow the fingerprint scanner to work. I'm pretty sure any firmware except the US firmware has the fingerprint scanner enabled. From what I have read, Hewlett Packard (HP) holds a US patent that would be cost prohibitive for Sony to license in the US.
God Bless America.

Murphamillion said:
What version of the Latin firmware did you flash onto you E5803? I flashed the Customized UK V32.2.A.0.253 firmware on my E5803, and everything worked great. But a few days ago I let my phone do an over-the-air firmware update to V32.2.A.0.305. After it did so, the phone no longer detected my SIM. It continually displayed the "No SIM - No Service" message across the notification bar. Furthermore, when I would go to device settings to have it display the SIM information, it displayed error for all fields (or unknown, I forget which it was). I re-installed the Customized UK V32.2.A.0.253 firmware again and everything started working.
Just curious to see what version of the LA firmware you installed, I might try moving to that one if its some variant of V32.2.A.0.305.
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was this no sim - no service issue resolved? Do we just avoid doing OTA?

Is this work on nougat?

azuraZura said:
Is this work on nougat?
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No, It won't
Although I can try and get a fix for that but there might be some other changes which I don't know of.

sijav said:
No, It won't
Although I can try and get a fix for that but there might be some other changes which I don't know of.
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i want it, can i get it?

Links not working !
Hi
Please can you update the links ??

sijav said:
Hi,
So here I am I thought to myself it would be good idea to test US firmware so when I found an update (it was 32.2.A.0.305) I changed to us version but ended up not having fingerprint at all, so I checked everything a bit and figured it out that there are apps and libs and permissions and etc... missing from the system, so I download another firmware (MEA) and run a whole difference process to find out what has been changed in the system, so I deodexed the whole system, add the missing things (but deodexed though it would be good to someone tell me what is this fidoclient thing and fpc?) and then reflashed it, didn't worked at first, but as I had been added libs I suspected that there must be a change at the kernel level so I flashed MEA kernel and things started to working, I had finger prints at lock screen and telegram (boy I'm so happy right now :victory
Conclusion (Results):
There have been changes and some apps were missing from app and priv-app, libs were missing from libs and libs64 and vendor, permissions were missing in etc/permissions, a shell was missing from bin, and kernel should be a non US version to work! and that's it!
What you need:
A US 32.2.A.0.305 firmware flashed on your phone already,
Some Recovery (TWRP Recommended)... so you can flash the recovery file I give you (or by root and put the files in there manually ofcourse)
Flashtool -> http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
This file which has system addons to flash in recovery
This file FOR E5803 ONLY which is a kernel only to flash in flashtool (or a non-US kernel which you can flash it anyway you like which is recommended to having your own kernel for flash)
Common sense (necessary)
Instructions:
Go to recovery (assuming you have one) and flash the finger-print-fix.zip (assuming you know how to flash a zip)
Turn off your phone (in TWRP recovery you can go to Reboot -> Turn off)
Go into the flashmode (or fastboot mode) and flash any NON_US kernel (custom stock kernels will work as well)
Reboot into system and viola! you have fingerprint working
Report if works!
Enjoy!
Press the Thanks :good: button
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i'm having trouble downloading the flashable file that has the system add-on's can you please send via pm or link it in reply on forum

Could anyone reupload files? Please…

Fingerprint scanner didn't work on any firmware. My problem was in loose contact of FP scanner with it's socket. Disassembled my phone, cleaned, reassembled.
FP working!

Are there any side-effects? Many phones once installed with a custom rom have bad things like that the sim card keeps disappearing

How to switch back to "factory"?

Hi,
I recently unlocked my XC to flash Sailfish. I just would like to know what's the best path to get back to the official Android? Or is it locked to AOSP definitely?
I guess flashing AOSP and then install Xperia specific apps (if present on the Play Store) should be doable, but I wonder if there is a more direct way.
Thanks.

Just found Emma. I was able to flash the factory image...except the TA partition of course, but it's not a big deal.

romut said:
Hi,
I recently unlocked my XC to flash Sailfish. I just would like to know what's the best path to get back to the official Android? Or is it locked to AOSP definitely?
I guess flashing AOSP and then install Xperia specific apps (if present on the Play Store) should be doable, but I wonder if there is a more direct way.
Thanks.
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I think flashing via flashtool wiping everything should bring you back to the original form (except from Bootloader remaining unlocked). Then you have to gain back root, though (if I got your point).

Sorry for this later answer. @eresac it worked...almost.
Indeed it's pretty strange. I didn't notice first, Emma didn't offer to flash Android 8 but 6 instead ! Problem is now the XC never gets the notification to upgrade. Any idea how to change this?

romut said:
Sorry for this later answer. @eresac it worked...almost.
Indeed it's pretty strange. I didn't notice first, Emma didn't offer to flash Android 8 but 6 instead ! Problem is now the XC never gets the notification to upgrade. Any idea how to change this?
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I think Emma might offered you a firmware for non-retail device (ex. Demo unit in store, Review unit, Exchange unit at service center) which has no update and shouldn't be use as daily driver.
Try reflashing it with different firmware. If there isn't any different firmware to select in Emma, use Androxyde's flashtool instead.

Emma offers only one firmware. And this is 6.0.1.
Ok to flash a newer firmware with another tool, but where can I get a factory image?

You can download it from flashtool (via XperiFirm plugin) following this guide. The title said Marshmallow but this method is compatible with newer firmware too.
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/12/install-xperia-marshmallow-using-flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/
Also, make sure that the firmware you download has version number starting with 34.4 if you want Android 8.0

FSC file to flash Android Pie to XZ2 Premium?

Hi, I have recently bought an XZ2 Premium imported from Hong Kong, which seems to be the last region to receive the Android Pie update. As Flashtool doesn't have an FSC for Android Pie, I am unable to flash a different region's firmware. Would anyone be able to provide a script so that I can flash my phone please?

I used newflasher, but I flashed it two times.
First time with newflasher excluding persist.sin file not to loose the Android Attest Key and then second time with Xperia Companion repair to be sure.
see my post about newflasher here

PhonerX said:
I used newflasher, but I flashed it two times.
First time with newflasher excluding persist.sin file not to loose the Android Attest Key and then second time with Xperia Companion repair to be sure.
see my post about newflasher here
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I'm not sure how I feel about using something I've never used before and I don't want to lose all my data by flashing.

Can someone help us providing this file?

herasymcuk said:
Can someone help us providing this file?
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What I ended up doing was flashing a different region's version of Nougat with Flashtool, and then it updated to Pie automatically.
UK ROM for single-SIM devices: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904007092
UK ROM for dual-SIM devices: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904006585
I only used the UK ROM because it was the easiest one to find, but feel free to use whichever. The Hong Kong handsets are literally the only ones still waiting for Pie.

spinstartshere said:
What I ended up doing was flashing a different region's version of Nougat with Flashtool, and then it updated to Pie automatically.
UK ROM for single-SIM devices: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904007092
UK ROM for dual-SIM devices: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904006585
I only used the UK ROM because it was the easiest one to find, but feel free to use whichever. The Hong Kong handsets are literally the only ones still waiting for Pie.
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Thank you very much. i was just thinking about the same thing: to flash nougat and upgrade to pie via ota then.
Yeah..i have the hk version....and it's frustrating to see how much time they need to let be available pie!

Hoping to do what pleases, I want to inform you that I have upgraded to pie (without deleting any existing data) following the advice of the friend above. So: 1) I downloaded the UK firmware into the flashtool folder. 2) Start the flash without flagging any box related to the data wipe. Wait approximately 20 minutes. (note that the flashtool process stops with the writing "disconnected phone, connected in flash mode, and not with" flash terminated, disconnect the device). Restarted .... in 2 minutes I detected the update available to android pie. 3) Download and install the update of about 1.01GB. Everything works perfectly. Thx again

I trying to find the fsc file...

Starwalkerfenix said:
I trying to find the fsc file...
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Have a look at post 5 - I put a solution in there.

spinstartshere said:
Have a look at post 5 - I put a solution in there.
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I'm sorry, but that's not a solution for me. This would involve completely resetting the device, starting it as if it were the first time, and after updating to the latest version of 9.0, re-reset to factory settings so that you can take the backup copy of Google, since the latest copies of Security are not compatible with previous versions. When you have 15 applications it can be simple, but I have 190, most with different passwords. That's why I want only the .fsc file, so I can change the version without losing data.

Starwalkerfenix said:
I'm sorry, but that's not a solution for me. This would involve completely resetting the device, starting it as if it were the first time, and after updating to the latest version of 9.0, re-reset to factory settings so that you can take the backup copy of Google, since the latest copies of Security are not compatible with previous versions. When you have 15 applications it can be simple, but I have 190, most with different passwords. That's why I want only the .fsc file, so I can change the version without losing data.
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You don't have to reset the phone at all if you do it the way I did it. Resetting my phone isn't a solution for me either, which is why I didn't try the other suggestion made here of using newflasher.