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Can't make FTF for myself

Hi guys,
I'm having problem. I would like to build myself a FTF as there's non for generic UK.
But I'm having problem with Flashtool. I use this tutorial to make FTF http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2355982
I'm already stuck at PART C: Point 3. Nothing comes up in Available files. My path to the files is as followed C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs and really nothing at Flashtool come up but there are files inside that folder.
Do you have any idea or other tutorial how to make it ? I need to unlock my bootloader again to have full root ^^

mate 7 chinese rom to europe rom

hello,
i have a mate7 MT7-TL10C00B561
can you tell me how to pass the phone in europe release?
you have links to a Roma?
pplleeaasseeee help me. :crying:

Chudy made a nice collection of all the firmwares etc, hope that helps you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-7/general/huawei-mt7-l09-l10-stock-firmware-ota-t3275784

thanks for your help.
I have to take C432B571 Full OTA (Europe) for MT7-TL10 ?
edit
I just tested. I get the message, install software failed.
is what to root the phone? unlocking the bootloader?

vulbas2 said:
thanks for your help.
I have to take C432B571 Full OTA (Europe) for MT7-TL10 ?
edit
I just tested. I get the message, install software failed.
is what to root the phone? unlocking the bootloader?
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How did you try to update and with which file?
I read some changed their region by changing some entry in a file, one example is this topic but I am sure there are more to be found.
EDIT: One more about region.

i put C432B571 Full OTA (Europe) for MT7-TL10 on my sdcard on dload.
and
forced upgrade method: Copy the “dload” folder to external SD card, then boot your phone while holding Vol up + Vol down + Power. Release the Power button when your phone vibrates.
the update.app is in dload folder

vulbas2 said:
i put C432B571 Full OTA (Europe) for MT7-TL10 on my sdcard on dload.
and
forced upgrade method: Copy the “dload” folder to external SD card, then boot your phone while holding Vol up + Vol down + Power. Release the Power button when your phone vibrates.
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If I were you I would root your phone to allow modifications.
First step is obtaining an unlockcode to unlock your bootloader, please search the topics for someone that can provide it as it can be hard to obtain it using the official page.
jfer671 was so kind to help me and perhaps also you
Next is flashing a custom recovery (TWRP) using fastboot. To use this you must install some software and drivers to allow connecting to your phone. An easy start is using Nexus Root Toolkit to guide you through the basics.
EDIT: Way easier might be using this excellent tool (SRK Tool Huawei) I forgot about
After this you can flash and root (flash SuperSu), backup and restore etc.

thx Mother_Teresa
with SRK Tool Huawei i root my phone.
in the sub menu utility i choose 9= changing oem info and custom.bin. change to eu.
it installs fine. after I do not know what to do.
when i want install C432B571 Full OTA (Europe) for MT7-TL10 the message is install software failed.
actully my rom is MT7-TL10C00B561

vulbas2 said:
thx Mother_Teresa
with SRK Tool Huawei i root my phone.
in the sub menu utility i choose 9= changing oem info and custom.bin. change to eu.
it installs fine. after I do not know what to do.
when i want install C432B571 Full OTA (Europe) for MT7-TL10 the message is install software failed.
actully my rom is MT7-TL10C00B561
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Are you on C432B571 now ?
Do you find your mistake ?

Velocesuper said:
Are you on C432B571 now ?
Do you find your mistake ?
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hello cher compatriote
actually my rom is MT7-TL10C00B561
I can not change the Rom. if you have a clear tutorial I'm interested. link to the right rom?

vulbas2 said:
hello cher compatriote
actually my rom is MT7-TL10C00B561
I can not change the Rom. if you have a clear tutorial I'm interested. link to the right rom?
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Check your vendor information by typing *#*#2846579#*#* in dialer followed by 3 (Network information) and 4 (vendor info).
It should show EU

cege987 said:
Check your vendor information by typing *#*#2846579#*#* in dialer followed by 3 (Network information) and 4 (vendor info).
It should show EU
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vendor country info :
vendor : cmccchannel
country : cn

vulbas2 said:
hello cher compatriote
actually my rom is MT7-TL10C00B561
I can not change the Rom. if you have a clear tutorial I'm interested. link to the right rom?
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Same problem on my MT7-TL09. I search a good tutorial too
I'm on C900B560 and I need C432B560 or C432B571.

Velocesuper said:
Same problem on my MT7-TL09. I search a good tutorial too
I'm on C900B560 and I need C432B560 or C432B571.
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I had same problem with SRK tool, and had to do it manually. You have to be rooted though.
Install a file browser with root access (fx explorer)
In the folder where you installed the SRK tool, go to oeminfo_mate7/oeminfo_eu
Copy the oeminfo file to phone to #system(root)/dev/block/platform/hi_mci.0/by-name/ and set file permission to 0777
Copy the custom file to phone to #system(root)/data and set file permission to 0777
Reboot phone and check vendor info again. If it is Vendor : hw Country: eu then you're good to go.
You can now receive the B571 OTA, but you first have to remove root using the SuperSU app, and reflash the stock recovery using the SRK tool
Then you should go into Setting / Updater on phone, and check for updates

cege987 said:
I had same problem with SRK tool, and had to do it manually. You have to be rooted though.
Install a file browser with root access (fx explorer)
In the folder where you installed the SRK tool, go to oeminfo_mate7/oeminfo_eu
Copy the oeminfo file to phone to #system(root)/dev/block/platform/hi_mci.0/by-name/ and set file permission to 0777
Copy the custom file to phone to #system(root)/data and set file permission to 0777
Reboot phone and check vendor info again. If it is Vendor : hw Country: eu then you're good to go.
You can now receive the B571 OTA, but you first have to remove root using the SuperSU app, and reflash the stock recovery using the SRK tool
Then you should go into Setting / Updater on phone, and check for updates
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Thank you cege987 for these explanations.
I'm not root for now, I have code to unlock my bootloader, but never use it.
I hesitate to return my phone to Huawei, because it has problems with the GPS (I sometimes have to reboot to it fix the signal)... And it's still under warranty.
If I root, I lose my warranty

cege987 said:
I had same problem with SRK tool, and had to do it manually. You have to be rooted though.
Install a file browser with root access (fx explorer)
In the folder where you installed the SRK tool, go to oeminfo_mate7/oeminfo_eu
Copy the oeminfo file to phone to #system(root)/dev/block/platform/hi_mci.0/by-name/ and set file permission to 0777
Copy the custom file to phone to #system(root)/data and set file permission to 0777
Reboot phone and check vendor info again. If it is Vendor : hw Country: eu then you're good to go.
You can now receive the B571 OTA, but you first have to remove root using the SuperSU app, and reflash the stock recovery using the SRK tool
Then you should go into Setting / Updater on phone, and check for updates
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i see "block" with EZ file manager, but how to open this file for modify ?i don't understand
with fx explorer i don't see "block". i have activated the root access on fx explorer.

vulbas2 said:
i see "block" with EZ file manager, but how to open this file for modify ?i don't understand
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Check your PM dude

vulbas2 said:
hello cher compatriote
actually my rom is MT7-TL10C00B561
I can not change the Rom. if you have a clear tutorial I'm interested. link to the right rom?
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Hello !
Here :
http://ministryofsolutions.com/2016/09/guidehow-to-change-region-of-mate7-mate8.html
:good:

Camera is broken.

Hello,
My device is the Mate 9 (MHA-L29C185B110) and I seem to have a problem with the camera.
When pressing the button to take a photo, the camera app restarts itself. I try again, but didn't work, to no avail.
I also tried to record a video. It seems to work, but the camera freezes but it's still counting, otherwise recording.
I have just recently flashed a custom recovery img (TWRP), the boot img on another thread that prevents the device from being automatically encrypted, and SuperSU root.
Do any of you have a solution to this problem?
Would this be because I haven't flashed Public_data.zip and Full_HW_data.zip?
And will this problem fix if I completely install the MHA-L29C185B172's firmware?

SeanPHTRPW said:
Hello,
My device is the Mate 9 (MHA-L29C185B110) and I seem to have a problem with the camera.
When pressing the button to take a photo, the camera app restarts itself. I try again, but didn't work, to no avail.
I also tried to record a video. It seems to work, but the camera freezes but it's still counting, otherwise recording.
I have just recently flashed a custom recovery img (TWRP), the boot img on another thread that prevents the device from being automatically encrypted, and SuperSU root.
Do any of you have a solution to this problem?
Would this be because I haven't flashed Public_data.zip and Full_HW_data.zip?
And will this problem fix if I completely install the MHA-L29C185B172's firmware?
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It could be a problem if you flashed a boot image for a different model. You need boot image for C185B110. It should work without hw and Public zips, but a lot of other things break without flashing those. Updating to C185B172 will fix it.
By the way, which supersu did you use?
If the one from the "Decrypt" thread in Guides you don't need to flash a pre-decrypted boot image, the installer does it for you.

ante0 said:
It could be a problem if you flashed a boot image for a different model. You need boot image for C185B110. It should work without hw and Public zips, but a lot of other things break without flashing those. Updating to C185B172 will fix it.
By the way, which supersu did you use?
If the one from the "Decrypt" thread in Guides you don't need to flash a pre-decrypted boot image, the installer does it for you.
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As for the SuperSU, I think I took it from the full root guide w/o decrypt img, but obviously I had to use a decrypt img because of stock
SUPERSU-2.79-MATE9-init.d_support
For the boot (No force encryption boot)
This is probably where things went wrong. I flashed the wrong build image.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/development/stock-boot-img-library-t3573312
I had to use above link because I couldn't flash SuperSU since I don't have an external sd to extract it from (Since you have to format your data before flashing it)
I couldn't find the hw and public zips for C185B110, so if you have it, a link would be generous.
Would flashing stock boot img for MHA-L29C185B110 fix it?
and what would happen if i flash stock boot.img?
and do you have a decrypt boot.img for C185B110?
Thanks!

SeanPHTRPW said:
As for the SuperSU, I think I took it from the full root guide w/o decrypt img, but obviously I had to use a decrypt img because of stock
SUPERSU-2.79-MATE9-init.d_support
For the boot (No force encryption boot)
This is probably where things went wrong. I flashed the wrong build image.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/development/stock-boot-img-library-t3573312
I had to use above link because I couldn't flash SuperSU since I don't have an external sd to extract it from (Since you have to format your data before flashing it)
I couldn't find the hw and public zips for C185B110, so if you have it, a link would be generous.
Would flashing stock boot img for MHA-L29C185B110 fix it?
and what would happen if i flash stock boot.img?
and do you have a decrypt boot.img for C185B110?
Thanks!
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It would probably fix it yes, but no boot image or hw/public exist for B110 so I'm guessing it shipped with that build.
You'd have to update, using https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
I don't think you can use Firmware Finder as you're probably missing the System Update feature.
Either that one I linked or FunkyHuawei, but Funky cost money to use.

Thanks,
I will try using the link you used.
although it is not clear.
On manual update step A, do you need to download all three?
the base, the OS(windows) and the model?
and where do i put these files?
and on b and c on update zip
do i have to download two update.zip?
for example, C185B110 and C185B172
do i also need to download full ota instead of just ota? fullota is incompatible, says firmware finder on mobile

SeanPHTRPW said:
Thanks,
I will try using the link you used.
although it is not clear.
On manual update step A, do you need to download all three?
the base, the OS(windows) and the model?
and where do i put these files?
and on b and c on update zip
do i have to download two update.zip?
for example, C185B110 and C185B172
do i also need to download full ota instead of just ota? fullota is incompatible, says firmware finder on mobile
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Yes, download base, os and MHA. Extract all to the same folder. You should only have one folder named HWOTA and the files/folders in that. If it extracts to a folder with the same name as the zips, enter the folders and copy hwota folder then go back one folder and paste/merge so you end up with one folder named HWOTA. Easiest way is putting it directly in C:\hwota\, if your windows version allows it. Else place it on desktop. (long file paths or a path containing spaces might make hwota not function correctly).
You need to download all 3 files (fullota update.zip, hw zip and Public zip), easiest way is using firmware finder to download. Either mobile or the pc version. For pc go to the common base tab and search for your model and then download the build you want including public and HW zips.
You only need to download the fullota update, hw and Public zip of the build you're updating to. If you're on b110 and going to update to B172 you only need to download B172.
Rename the files according to the guide (update.zip, update_all_hw.zip and update_data_public.zip), place them in either hwota/update folder or make a HWOTA folder on your sdcard and put the renamed files there.
When running hwota, select script update folder or sdcard update folder depending on where you put the files. Select same model update.

One last question:
Does it have to be FULLOTA, not just OTA?

How to upgrade Firmware from Italian TIM Carrier to Customized Official Italian FW

Hello Everyone!
I am not an expert, but I'd to know, if I can change my actual Firmware "Italian TIM Carrier " to an Official Italian NO Carrier.
It's possibile to follow any guide or link here ?
Actually I have Firmware Nougat 47.0.A.7.137/R15A and i would to updgrade to Oreo 47.1.A.5.51/R2B
If someone could help me, I will thanks in advance.!!

Just download Oreo Italian customized firmware with Xperifirm (you can search for it with Google and download the application). This program would download first the desired firmware and then extract it. Search on xda forum for Newflasher application by munjeni, just download zip and extract it in the same folder where you have downloaded and extracted oreo firmware. Delete all .ta files present in folder and user.sin if you don't want to have corrupted data when turning on your phone after flashing it. Make a backup of your important data and staff present on phone first. Charge your phone completely, when ready, shut it down completely. Hold volume down button and connect phone to pc with his own USB cable. Run newflasher.exe and follow instructions prompted in Windows ms-dos prompt window, it would search for phone and than start flashing. Beware for your PC to not shutting down before is all completed. When flashing is over, turn on your phone and let it setting for a while. If you have any problems can use Sony pc companion application to reset it completely
Good job and pay little attention to what you would do
If not completely sure of what you are going to do just stop and ask. It's better than having a bricked device
Take a look here, that's the guide I followed for flashing my xzp first time :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz-premium/help/version-flashing-internation-version-t3629823/page2

Hello Tony
Thanks a lot about your tips... I can tell you.. I did it! Very happy. My Phone it is upadted to Oreo No Italian Brand.
What i did...
I download Firmware from Xperiafirm
I unzipped partion zip folder into the same folder "firmware donwloaded"
I downloaded newflasher, and unzip it into the same folder of official firmware.
I run the newflassher apps, and wait to complete the operation.
Ths a Lot, very happy.
Tonyevol said:
Just download Oreo Italian customized firmware with Xperifirm (you can search for it with Google and download the application). This program would download first the desired firmware and then extract it. Search on xda forum for Newflasher application by munjeni, just download zip and extract it in the same folder where you have downloaded and extracted oreo firmware. Delete all .ta files present in folder and user.sin if you don't want to have corrupted data when turning on your phone after flashing it. Make a backup of your important data and staff present on phone first. Charge your phone completely, when ready, shut it down completely. Hold volume down button and connect phone to pc with his own USB cable. Run newflasher.exe and follow instructions prompted in Windows ms-dos prompt window, it would search for phone and than start flashing. Beware for your PC to not shutting down before is all completed. When flashing is over, turn on your phone and let it setting for a while. If you have any problems can use Sony pc companion application to reset it completely
Good job and pay little attention to what you would do
If not completely sure of what you are going to do just stop and ask. It's better than having a bricked device
Take a look here, that's the guide I followed for flashing my xzp first time :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz-premium/help/version-flashing-internation-version-t3629823/page2
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Good to know it's all fine :laugh:

Um... So, apparently he did not "delete all .ta files present in folder and user.sin", and all went well. So, is it necessary to "delete all .ta files present in folder and user.sin" or not? And if it is, whey are these files even included into the download?

TheKorbenDallas said:
Um... So, apparently he did not "delete all .ta files present in folder and user.sin", and all went well. So, is it necessary to "delete all .ta files present in folder and user.sin" or not? And if it is, whey are these files even included into the download?
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When I flashed my us dual SIM to fr firmware using newflasher, I flashed everything downloaded from xperiafirm I did have to reinstall apps and logins, but umid rather have a fresh start. I flashed to enable the fingerprint scanner
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Guide me to flash Android Pie

Hi Guys,
Someone please guide me to flash Android Pie on my G8142. I have already downloaded G8142_Customized VN_1309-2181_47.2.A.0.306_R3C firmware via XperiFirm.
Note -
Locked BL
Currently on 47.1.A.16.20
Thanks in advanced.

Hi, frankly speaking, as your BL is blocked you should/can wait only some few days, it should come over the air very soon

Hi, I also have a locked bootloader, and its still locked after flashing the update using newflasher
all I did was download the VN firmware from xpericheck app that is integrated in flashtool application.
then I downloaded newflasher and it was a zip file, I extracted it, copied all files in it and pasted them in the same folder where the firmware files at, then ran newflasher, and thats it
I have Pie.

Did you delete any of the .TA files prior to flashing?

Hi @madshark2009,
can you provide me any guidelines to do it. I'm new to Sony.

@kw0n2k
No,all I did was simply flash using newflasher
@werty733
here is how i did it:
download xperifirm application:
https://softfamous.com/xperifirm-tool/
when you launch it, select Xperia XZ Premium (the dual one)
then you will get a bunch of fimrwares for different regions, simply select the VN region and it should show on the far right "latest update available" with a number of 47.2.A.0.306
download that to an empty folder of your choice
after download completed, download newflasher from here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/progress-newflasher-xperia-command-line-t3619426
download v13, you will get a ZIP file, copy all files in the file to the same folder where you downloaded the firmware files.
then simply run newflasher from that folder, press n for the first option, and another n for the second option, then it should start doing the magic, after its done, youre set. hope that helped

@madshark2009 thanks, will try your method and update.

@madshark2009 sorry I meant, the new firmware files that you downloaded with xpirifirm, the .TA files in that. correct me if im wrong, but i thought you had to delete them prior to flashing as it might over ride your DRM keys.

@kw0n2k
I dont think so, because i checked my keys stats and they are all ok, no one answered me that officially so i cant give you a concrete answer but i dont think flashing an update resets your drm, we all have been doing it before, i have done it before on oreo and nougat so yah, but get a more officially approved answer from a dev here better for you not to do anything that could harm your device on my word alone
Cheers mate

@madshark2009 Yeah, I converted my G8142 to G8141 cause I couldnt get VolTE in Australia. From what i read, i was under the assumption that .TA files had to be deleted on the new firmware prior to flashing as to not lose your DRM keys. But if you've done it and everything's fine, happy days! I'll just flash normally without deleting any files from now on.

the good @munjeni have exclu .ta in the script no problem for flash with any problem

@madshark2009, it worked perfectly without any issues. but I'm very disappointed there is no Gestures.