Database Users

[FTF] C6603 Stock Global Unbranded 10.1.1.A.1.253 from Australia NFC Icon Working

Here is the Global FTF non branded ROM from Australia
http://ul.to/auezfyhl
http://netload.in/dateiblPSy6680Y/C6603_10.1.1.A.1.253_Unbranded Australia.ftf.htm
http://depositfiles.com/files/djun7s4v7
MD5 Checksum 982f2ddc8de109bc909e13c9992ff63e
10.1.1.A.1.253 (1271-0116_R5A) Australia Unbranded - Thanks to kamalmawa
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?nwkva19w47wxt45
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?w7dtdg6j1775yiz
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?iwc13pj5ipf0ze6
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?taquxoqixu818wa
Been created and fully tested via latest Flashtool, which can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
Also note if you are unable to flash this ROM with flashtool, make sure you untick TA, confirmed to be working.
Awesome flashtool tutorial specifically for the Xperia Z http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Also if you want to make a CWM or TWRP flashable file a great tutorial can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183077
I can confirm a new firmware update for NFC.
New Baseband, hopefully that fixes network drop outs - Confirmed it hasn't really helped much, still get no network errors often, clicking retry works fine (very frustrating)
Lightflow (coloured LED notifications) works fine in non root mode, not as well but still very usable (colour cycling of the flashing is a little more random).
Can confirm that the USB interface is much faster, seems to be at least twice as fast accessing the internal or external SD
Can confirm that the WIFI has the same problems as .434 and .350 for me. couldn't establish initial connection to any access point until I fresh rebooted the access point, and signal strength is pretty much the same.
Not sure what others are talking about new kernel, it is the exact same kernel for me

Mirror please? UL is awful

diego9016 said:
Mirror please? UL is awful
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Indeed, 4 hours to download. Thanks to the OP and everything but I'll elsewhere.

Right guys, I had uploaded it to netload via FTP, and am not sure where it is, will look for the link or give you the username and password temporarily.
I will also upload it to depositfiles.

danw_oz said:
Right guys, I had uploaded it to netload via FTP, and am not sure where it is, will look for the link or give you the username and password temporarily.
I will also upload it to depositfiles.
ftp://[email protected]/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i live Brisbane too :laugh:
i flashed new stock rom but when i hold volumn down + connect PC, flashtool didn't work and i flash 450 rom again, flashtool worked. please give me an advise. thanks

changkho1908 said:
i live Brisbane too :laugh:
i flashed new stock rom but when i hold volumn down + connect PC, flashtool didn't work and i flash 450 rom again, flashtool worked. please give me an advise. thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have just updated the OP, are you using the latest beta flashtool?, and do you have all the drivers installed?
I have also included a link so you can make a CWM or TWRP flashable zip from this FTF file, if that helps

danw_oz said:
I have just updated the OP, are you using the latest beta flashtool?, and do you have all the drivers installed?
I have also included a link so you can make a CWM or TWRP flashable zip from this FTF file, if that helps
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
my flashtool version is flashtool-0.9.10.2beta6-windows. i can flash C6603_10.1.A.434 rom without any problem but with new rom, i can't flash.
same problem http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907&page=44

changkho1908 said:
my flashtool version is flashtool-0.9.10.2beta6-windows. i can flash C6603_10.1.A.434 rom without any problem but with new rom, i can't flash.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is a tick box you need to remove, hang on a sec.
untick TA and see how that goes?

danw_oz said:
There is a tick box you need to remove, hang on a sec.
untick TA and see how that goes?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
simlock.ta dissapear when untick TA. i try to flash now
yeah. thankssss. it's working awesome!!!!!1

changkho1908 said:
simlock.ta dissapear when untick TA. i try to flash now
yeah. thankssss. it's working awesome!!!!!1
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good news

diego9016 said:
Mirror please? UL is awful
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
fredaroony said:
Indeed, 4 hours to download. Thanks to the OP and everything but I'll elsewhere.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did the FTP help? I will only leave this option available for the rest of today AU time, then the three download options

Seems that this last firmware version is unrootable, so,is there some regional or localized firmware .434 that when is rooted, it could offer a .235 OTA update?

My phone was bought from Telstra, and come with some Bigpond & Telstra apps.
The build number is 10.1.A.1.350
There are no any updates when I check in Software update
So, should I flash this firmware

pekvocey said:
My phone was bought from Telstra, and come with some Bigpond & Telstra apps.
The build number is 10.1.A.1.350
There are no any updates when I check in Software update
So, should I flash this firmware
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This ROM is from Australia, my phone is not from any Cell provider therefore not locked to anyone. Each provider will customise and lock the ROMs to their networks, this takes time which is why you will not get the update yet. Wow, I can't believe that they are so far behind still. .434 was released in Australia the day the phone was officially released in Australia
You can flash this ROM over top of your current ROM and provided that you do not wipe the data partition you should retain all your apps and settings. Unless the bigpond or telstra apps are part of the system apps rather than installed apps then you might loose those.

caqo71 said:
Seems that this last firmware version is unrootable, so,is there some regional or localized firmware .434 that when is rooted, it could offer a .235 OTA update?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am not really sure, I don't think so though. I believe the non branded ones are pretty much global ROMs, and the localisation is typically only from the providers apn, the internet and mms settings that you download at the start.

I bought my phone from Sony Central and still havent received this damn update...pissed! Downloading this now.

fredaroony said:
I bought my phone from Sony Central and still havent received this damn update...pissed! Downloading this now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Really? that is strange, I would have thought yours would have been the same as mine. Maybe because mine was not Australia stock?

danw_oz said:
Really? that is strange, I would have thought yours would have been the same as mine. Maybe because mine was not Australia stock?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It should be, I bought it from the Sony Central shop in Chatswood so direct from Sony. Jeesh, you would think these models would get the update first. I see some posts on Whirlpool with others in the same situation.
I've tried on PC Companion, Bridge for mac and the phone itself.

I got mine at Harvey Norman here in Melbourne - update appeared same as the others...strange yours didn't
I did flash the Singtel version that was posted in General so thanks to the OP for this - going to have some flashing to do this evening
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 2

danw_oz said:
This ROM is from Australia, my phone is not from any Cell provider therefore not locked to anyone. Each provider will customise and lock the ROMs to their networks, this takes time which is why you will not get the update yet. Wow, I can't believe that they are so far behind still. .434 was released in Australia the day the phone was officially released in Australia
You can flash this ROM over top of your current ROM and provided that you do not wipe the data partition you should retain all your apps and settings. Unless the bigpond or telstra apps are part of the system apps rather than installed apps then you might loose those.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, it's quite outdated :crying:
The phone is unlocked from Telstra but Telstra branded. That's why I hate branded phone, but Telstra offers 2 year warranty service. and Sony is quite unstable phone, easily got bricked.
I did install CWM recovery and root it.
Does it affect to OTA update? Should I unroot it to have the OTA update?

[FTF]Z2 tablet SGP521_17.1.A.2.69_TW.ftf

Z2 tablet SGP521_17.1.A.2.36_TW.ftf-->It have bug for low sensitivity
So I close it！
Now I get new firmware SGP521_17.1.A.2.69_TW.ftf, sensitivity is very good.
https://mega.co.nz/#F!bs4RSYRL!ap4NaqJq5eqKeF3vW1jrAw
It is work！Be enjoy！

dx9901mk5 said:
https://mega.co.nz/#!v8o1zQZD!72S2H9kh0C3Akk3pDuUCdRxq7wyg5mEwpbXrGxGDads
Z2 tablet SGP521_17.1.A.2.36_TW.ftf
It is work！
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tested and it´s working with newest flashtool and this Firmware.
Thanks !!

Seems to be a Commercial & Journalists Version !

Does any one know where to grab the ftf file for the sgp511?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app

I also am looking for the sgp511 ftf file

I wil try to make one following the instructions on xda.

I have made a FTF according to this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334653
- Device: SGP511
- Build number: 17.1.A.2.36
- Android version: 4.4.2
- Customization version, region, branding: Didn't understand how to find out this stuff exactly. Looked in the service menu etc., but there were different numbers...
It's a normal SGP511 without carrier branding, and it is a model for the countries IT,FR,EN,PL,NL,DE, so I suppose it's kind of European firmware version. Or global???
- Download link: http://ul.to/eqlrc7oc

Can you please upload that to somewhere else as I can't download from there (says too big for free users)
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app

Next try
Uploaded the same FTF as in my above post to Mega:
https://mega.co.nz/#!rxQy2bJI!sOxzJzqvm3XDX7g5JpV9QURPOwyRr09d53moJUzCFCQ

Z2 tablet SGP521_17.1.A.2.36_TW.ftf-->It have bug for low sensitivity
So I close it！
Now I get new firmware SGP521_17.1.A.2.55_TW.ftf, sensitivity is very good.
https://mega.co.nz/#!iwQXWJ4Z!9RO7ptbAUGzZ8sKEXhR8qGmDNZvdAdHyzA7s9JIUt4o
It is work！enjoy！

Would be REALLY great if more Taiwanese / Chinese users could confirm that the new .55 firmware resolves the touch problem!
Because other users then knew that they only have to wait until the .55 firmware is released for their region! (And must not exchange their devices.)

@hasenbein1966
Would you also create a FTF file for the .55 firmware for model SGP511, that'll be much appreciated , cheers

???
How do you get to the idea that I have the .55 firmware?
Please read better!
Only dx9901mk5 has said that he has a Taiwanese .55 firmware (for SGP521!).
And this is the first time ever anyone claims to have gotten an update at all. No one knows whether it's true.

dx9901mk5 said:
Z2 tablet SGP521_17.1.A.2.36_TW.ftf-->It have bug for low sensitivity
So I close it！
Now I get new firmware SGP521_17.1.A.2.55_TW.ftf, sensitivity is very good.
https://mega.co.nz/#!iwQXWJ4Z!9RO7ptbAUGzZ8sKEXhR8qGmDNZvdAdHyzA7s9JIUt4o
It is work！Be enjoy！
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hasenbein1966 said:
???
How do you get to the idea that I have the .55 firmware?
Please read better!
Only dx9901mk5 has said that he has a Taiwanese .55 firmware (for SGP521!).
And this is the first time ever anyone claims to have gotten an update at all. No one knows whether it's true.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's true, I make this .55 FTF。
I'm sure it work ！！

dumbl3 said:
@hasenbein1966
Would you also create a FTF file for the .55 firmware for model SGP511, that'll be much appreciated , cheers
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
SGP511 is not update to .55 firmware yet.(In my country ：Taiwan)

dx9901mk5 said:
Z2 tablet SGP521_17.1.A.2.36_TW.ftf-->It have bug for low sensitivity
So I close it！
Now I get new firmware SGP521_17.1.A.2.55_TW.ftf, sensitivity is very good.
https://mega.co.nz/#!iwQXWJ4Z!9RO7ptbAUGzZ8sKEXhR8qGmDNZvdAdHyzA7s9JIUt4o
It is work！enjoy！
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The llink is unavailable

i have dl the last ver. for flash tools, but there are nothing the Z2 TABLET driver, i have try flash this , but show error , say not found any drivers at there, what can i do, my is 0.9.15b ver

nos1609 said:
The llink is unavailable
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can try it, agin！

eric1214 said:
i have dl the last ver. for flash tools, but there are nothing the Z2 TABLET driver, i have try flash this , but show error , say not found any drivers at there, what can i do, my is 0.9.15b ver
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Z2 tablet driver is the same as Z2 phone.

dx9901mk5 said:
You can try it, agin！
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you! Already flashed it!

The new firmware 28.0.A.8.260 is rolling out!

Good news, seems that the new FW 28.0.A.8.260 is rolling out today! First devices got that update in xperia firm, so lets hope for bugfix and better touch response!

Just downloaded and flashed via flashtool/xperia firm ..... no MM ... minor system update with bugfixes ... nothing new here ... Better performance scrolling, wiping etc. No more lags with nova launcher. Touch also seems better on first sight.

Thank you ! One question, seems that pc companion update is not working today...update check doesn´t work, maybe problems on sony´s side?

It offered me the update here in Austria with Bootloader unlocked Generic German FW .... But i couldn install because of the unlock so i went the flashtool/xperia firmware route ....now i miss the root on the new update -.-
Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Free mobile app

Youre right bro!!! Seems good news....
Fingers crossed hoping a better keyboard touch response and optimized RAM managing.
Edit: After installing it, noticed an smoother screen scrolling and an AWESOME touch response, even with a 0.3mm thick tempered glass screen protector, the keyboard response is Perfect!!!
Good Job Sony.
Just Rooting W/O unlocking left

Hi !
Do you think i can skip .251 and wait the Z4 will propose me the .260 directly OTA ?
Or should I first go through .251 to be able to get to 260
I have not yet upgraded to 251 because of the touch issues...
Thanks.

kristofior said:
Hi !
I have not yet upgraded to 251 because of the touch issues...
Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It should be no problem to flash directly to .260 with flashtool if the touch issues are better. Will update my device today with flashtool as pc companion don´t give me that option since yesterday...maybe the servers from sony mobile are not reachable within pc companion but flashtool and/or xperiafirm is the answer

Mr. Schnabel said:
Just downloaded and flashed via flashtool/xperia firm ..... no MM ... minor system update with bugfixes ... nothing new here ... Better performance scrolling, wiping etc. No more lags with nova launcher. Touch also seems better on first sight.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where can you download the FW?

Wreath said:
Where can you download the FW?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can find all information in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
It´s very easy

SirRobin78 said:
You can find all information in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
It´s very easy
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, thanks!
---------- Post added at 03:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:03 PM ----------
SirRobin78 said:
You can find all information in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
It´s very easy
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not enough easy for me
Should you create the ftf file with or without the .ta files?
I tried without but got an errror when flashing my tablet. Some guides says with .ta and some says without.
Thanks!

Wreath said:
Should you create the ftf file with or without the .ta files?
I tried without but got an errror when flashing my tablet. Some guides says with .ta and some says without.
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You should create the ftf file with all the files downloaded with xperiafirm, than everything should work

androplus kernel is working on update, so I really hope that someone will make a flashable -maybe prerooted- image for TWRP.
I finally rooted+recovery after months of waiting, I'm really too lazy to restart from a FTF

One day after update my FW i think i can say it´s an improvement in touch! No problems so far will hope this problem is finally resolved!

Does anyone know if it would be safe to flash another region firmware to my tablet?
Needing this update but hasn't been released to me yet.
Mine has carrier branded firmware, they are infamous for releasing updates VERY slowly, if at all.
If it is safe, which region would you suggest?
I live in Australia.

no problem with WiFi tablet SGP712
if it would be safe to flash another region firmware to my tablet?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Choose any FTF with should work with your preferred character set.
With the LTE versions there could be some differences with enabled radio bands or not. I would try a HK version first.
Head over to xperia cross devices. There you'll find a thread about unlocking all radio bands. Dunno if it works with SGP771.

DHGE said:
Choose any FTF with should work with your preferred character set.
With the LTE versions there could be some differences with enabled radio bands or not. I would try a HK version first.
Head over to xperia cross devices. There you'll find a thread about unlocking all radio bands. Dunno if it works with SGP771.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for your help.
I am going to flash a HK version today and see how I go.
Is there many differences?
This won't affect having an Australian BKB50 will it?
(Sorry for so many questions, I'm new to this)

[This won't affect having an Australian BKB50 will it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you will tell us
So far I have flashed CH, central Europe and DE without any problems to my SGP712.
And this tablet has seen several continents (not AUS).

DHGE said:
So far I have flashed CH, central Europe and DE without any problems to my SGP712.
.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am having trouble getting it to boot into flashmode.
Every time I try, it just turns on?
I have reinstalled drivers, completed a factory reset.
It is driving me crazy!
Any ideas?
EDIT: I got it. Ended up holding down volume down while it booted off and it worked.
Thanks for answering all my questions
I appreciate it!

Jacobbby said:
I am having trouble getting it to boot into flashmode.
Every time I try, it just turns on?
I have reinstalled drivers, completed a factory reset.
It is driving me crazy!
Any ideas?
EDIT: I got it. Ended up holding down volume down while it booted off and it worked.
Thanks for answering all my questions
I appreciate it!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No .260 in the UK yet so I fancy "flashing". Just one question, I understand that I can use firmware from almost anywhere but what does "customized" mean in the Xpreifirm tool? I have an unbranded SGP712 so don't suddenly want to be locked into a vendor's bloatware!
Thanks

A word of caution if flashing an ftf. Make sure MXTP is disabled - especially if you reset after flashing or you will brick your tablet. This because I was stupid and forgot, resulting in my tablet having to go away for repair. Point of note - Sony UK offered to fix it but quoted 7 - 10 days turnaround. O2 did it in 3.
Sent from my SGP771 using Tapatalk

Nougat - 32.3.A.0.372 release started

https://xpericheck.com/device/SGP771
https://xpericheck.com/device/SGP712
just one customization for each model at the moment

Split screen support just made this tablet even better if that was even possible.

Anyone got the FTF? I am having a little trouble building it.

Nevermind, I had to use flashtool-0.9.18.6-windows to build the FTF (which then failed to flash)
So I upgraded back to flashtool-0.9.23.1-windows and it has flashed
Android 7.0
December security update.

Electronic Punk said:
Nevermind, I had to use flashtool-0.9.18.6-windows to build the FTF (which then failed to flash)
So I upgraded back to flashtool-0.9.23.1-windows and it has flashed
Android 7.0
December security update.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you should use anyhow the latest version because before 0.9.23.x it didn't support nougat resulting in failed flashes, didn't brick or anything the device but the flash failed.

gbil said:
you should use anyhow the latest version because before 0.9.23.x it didn't support nougat resulting in failed flashes, didn't brick or anything the device but the flash failed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thats cool, I was just getting java errors using the builder with the latest version!

Major drawback with 7.0 and the keyboard
There is no option to select different language from the keyboard like it was with CTRL - Spacebar before. In the settings also for the physical keyboard you can only select 1 language.
What the hell happened here....

And I now see that the update has been pulled !!!

What do u mean??

killuminati206 said:
What do u mean??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It seems that sony has removed the update (nothing today on xpericheck and Xperifirm)

Hopefully ota comes tmrw or soon..

https://twitter.com/SonyMobileNews/statuses/822003390867787777

killdozer56 said:
It seems that sony has removed the update (nothing today on xpericheck and Xperifirm)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh well thats no good. Im using the firmware currently. Its ok but when you compare marshmallow with root to it you only really get multi apps and new settings. With root you can use android n ify. Still a good update but having unlocked bootloader is pointless at the moment.

Hey, Can someone share TFT to SGP712 (lte) model? I would like to try it. Thanks!

BackHol3 said:
Hey, Can someone share TFT to SGP712 (lte) model? I would like to try it. Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
SGP712 is the WiFi model, SGP771 is the lte model
If sony has pulled the update from their servers there should be majors bugs

killdozer56 said:
SGP712 is the WiFi model, SGP771 is the lte model
If sony has pulled the update from their servers there should be majors bugs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, SGP771 is the LTE model of course. There was a problem with third party audio and some encryption with SDcard.

Anybody please with 32.3.A.0.372 SGP771 link? is not in the list anymore.
Thanks

+1 for the link for any version. Bugs won;t stop people from tasting Nougat flavor

ch3mn3y said:
+1 for the link for any version. Bugs won;t stop people from tasting Nougat flavor
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z4...a-z4-tablet-android-7-0-nougat-t3446349/page3

Hmmm - How to update to PIE ?

Hello People : So my carrier does not sell my xz2 Premium phone , How will I get updates . Or should they just show up on the phone sometime ?

Total666 said:
Hello People : So my carrier does not sell my xz2 Premium phone , How will I get updates . Or should they just show up on the phone sometime ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They are OTA. Check to see if your variant/region update has been released using Xperifirm

augie7107 said:
They are OTA. Check to see if your variant/region update has been released using Xperifirm
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm really not sure how to check to see what my variant/region is . but Pie looks like it has been released in many regions .

Use the service menu from dialer
*#*#7378423#*#*

augie7107 said:
Use the service menu from dialer
*#*#7378423#*#*
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks , it looks like my phone is a Global- C2 user .

Match the CDA to what's in Xperifirm to see if pie has been released for your regional software

augie7107 said:
Match the CDA to what's in Xperifirm to see if pie has been released for your regional software
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here is a screen shot of the service info . Patience is a virtue that I do not have ...

There is no screen shot uploaded. You can use Xperia Companion on the pc to check update also.

adjusted screen shot post . thanks

Is there anybody tried if camera works after unlock bootloader on Pie?

augie7107 said:
They are OTA. Check to see if your variant/region update has been released using Xperifirm
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
not on the Xperifirm list - who is responsible for creating the variants?? mine seems to be a HK model, dual-sim update available but mine is single sim??
thnx

ozguy said:
not on the Xperifirm list - who is responsible for creating the variants?? mine seems to be a HK model, dual-sim update available but mine is single sim??
thnx
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is no single sim HK variant.
You have a H8166? Check in service menu - *#*#7378423#*#*
Also, the HK H8166 firmware hasn't been updated to Pie yet.
If you don't want to wait, use newflasher to flash another H8166 firmware

augie7107 said:
Match the CDA to what's in Xperifirm to see if pie has been released for your regional software
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is there a tutorial how to make a ftf file from the firmware downloaded from Xperifirm ?
thanks again ..

https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....-newflasher-xperia-command-line-t3619426/amp/

augie7107 said:
They are OTA. Check to see if your variant/region update has been released using Xperifirm
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
any idea why I get this error ? Thanks

That's a Flashtool error. Not sure Flashtool supports XZ3. As previously stated you can use Newflasher on this device.

augie7107 said:
That's a Flashtool error. Not sure Flashtool supports XZ3. As previously stated you can use Newflasher on this device.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks , will try the other on . I appreciate all your help .

augie7107 said:
That's a Flashtool error. Not sure Flashtool supports XZ3. As previously stated you can use Newflasher on this device.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All good , Newflasher worked 100 % , updated to PIE , Good thing I had my apps on Google play and the phone backed up with xperia back up . newflasher wipes the phone .

Glad you got it sorted. I always wipe the phone anyway when flashing regardless of which method.

As you can read in this topic https://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xz2-premium/how-to/fsc-file-to-flash-android-pie-to-xz2-t3873499 , i had the hk rom too. And you can't use flashtool to upgrade from oreo to pie cuz pie has a different FSC file. So what i did? i flashed the same oreo UK rom (WITHOUT TO WIPE ANYTHING!!!!!!) and i waited for the ota update to Pie that came immediatelly after i restarted the phone after flash.
P.S. For moderators: i noticed there are 2 "xz2 premium sections": 1) called sony-xz2-premium and 1) xz2-premium. You should merge them!