How To Flash Ftf File

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Today in this guide we will let you know the process to install FTF firmware file via flash tool on Sony devices. Sony devices can be upgraded/downgraded using Sony flash tool, this tool is used to flash firmware with in FTF format. The tool works the same way as Odin for Samsung, the Sony flash tool gives you multiple options to choose whether you want to flash the clean installation or simply upgrade the firmware.

  1. How To Create Setool Flash File From Ftf
  2. How To Make Ftf File From Flash Tool
  3. How To Flash Ftf File With Flash Tool

How To Create Setool Flash File From Ftf

You can flash the firmware directly on your Sony device without waiting for the OTA or PC Companions the same firmware as Samsung’s Kies. The regional based firmware delay is the most common issue while getting the firmware via OTA so the best and the quickest method to update your device on latest firmware is using Sony flash tool. We have posted the complete instructions to flash Sony Xperia firmware FTF via flash tool all you to do is simply follow the instruction carefully.

How to flash Xperia firmware FTF using flash tool on Sony

Sony Lock Remove (ftf) Files For Flashtool DOWNLOAD Welcome to the GSM-Forum forums. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to. After extracting you will be able to see similar file (with.ftf extension): Step 3: Download and install Sony Xperia Flashtool on your computer (if you have already having the FlashTool, then there is no need to download it again).

Before you begin:

  • Enable USB debugging >> Settings >> Developer options >> USB debugging.
  • Your device should be charged minimum 70%.
  • Download and upgrade Sony drivers for Windows PC. Here
  • Download Sony Flash tool and install it on your PC.
  • Download the firmware file and place it in the flashtool >> firmware folder [The referrer post should have mentioned the link]
  • Now install the Flash tool drivers on PC as well, go to the location where you have installed the flash tool on PC, by default it is like, C:UsersPC Nameflashtool.
  • In the flashtool folder you’ll find drivers.exe, double click it to install it.

Process to install FTF firmware via Sony flash tool

  1. Once done with the above steps, it’s the time to run the Flashtool.exe
  2. Now in the Flashtool window, choose the flash device >> Flash mode and then select the firmware file you placed in the firmware folder.
  3. You can also check the Wipe, Userdata, app_log if you wish to clean install the new firmware. But this optional you can flash the firmware without these options as well.
  4. Now click ‘OK’ to start the firmware installation process.
  5. First it will load the selected firmware file, wait for it until it gets loaded completely.
  6. Now pick up your device and turn it off completely.
  7. Press and hold Vol down key and connect it to PC via USB cable.
  8. As soon as the Flashtool detects your phone, the installation process will start it self, just sit back and wait for it to complete.

That’s it! Your device will reboot itself one the process is completed. Contact us if you have any query.

Pic credit: XperiaBlog

On this page you will find the direct link to Download Sony Xperia E3 Dual D2212 Stock Rom (firmware) from GoogleDrive. The Firmware Package contains FlashTool, Driver, Instruction Manual.

Download Sony Xperia E3 Dual D2212 Rom

Sony Xperia Stock ROM helps you to downgrade or upgrade or reinstall the stock firmware on your Sony Xperia Smartphone and Tablets. It also helps you to fix any software related issue, bootloop issue, IMEI issue on your Xperia Device.

Model Name: Sony Xperia E3 Dual D2212
File name: Sony_Xperia_E3_Dual_D2212_18.5.B.0.26_Customized_MEA
Android Version: 4.4.4
How to Flash: See Instructions
File Size: 1 GB

How to Flash Firmware

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  1. Download and Extract Stock Firmware package on the computer.
  2. After extracting the package, you will able to get Firmware, FlashTool, and Driver.
  3. Install the USB Driver (if in case USB driver is already installed, then SKIP this step).
  4. Open FlashTool, and Load the firmware (.ftf) from the firmware folder.
  5. Connect your Sony Xperia Device to the computer.
  6. Click on the Flash button to begin the Flashing process.
  7. Once Flashing process is completed, disconnect the device.

How To Make Ftf File From Flash Tool

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[*] Xperia USB Driver: If you wish to download the original USB Driver for your Sony Xperia device, then head over to Xperia USB Driver page.

How To Flash Ftf File With Flash Tool

[*] Caution: Flashing or installing the Stock Firmware (ROM) will delete your data from the device. Therefore, we recommend you to take a backup of your data before using the Xperia Flash Tool, as it will help you to recover the data.