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[Q] Flashing my Xperia Z with Stock ROM

Alright guys, got a problem, installed sony xperia flasher prog with the correct firmware (rom) for it and when running the flasher with the firmware in the tutorial im getting an unpredicted error, can anyone help pls, im just doing this to debrand my handset.
this is the errors i'm getting in the flasher prog:-
05/045/2013 22:45:18 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
05/045/2013 22:45:18 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.2beta6 built on 2013-04-21 22:23:00
05/045/2013 22:45:23 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/045/2013 22:45:41 - INFO - Selected C6603 / 10.1.A.1.434 / UK unbranded
05/045/2013 22:45:41 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/046/2013 22:46:08 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/046/2013 22:46:18 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
05/046/2013 22:46:18 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
Any help would be awesome.

I think your log speaks for itself... By the first ERROR, it says.... Drivers....
So I guess you do not have the correct drivers installed before you flashed.

AnubisNefer said:
I think your log speaks for itself... By the first ERROR, it says.... Drivers....
So I guess you do not have the correct drivers installed before you flashed.
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yea cheers dude, I can read, im not stupid, im posting this because I DO have the correct rom for my phone!

[Xperia E] ROOT PROBLEM

Hello, i cant root my XE by super one click, framaroot etc. - doesn't work .
How i can root it ? boot loader allowed : no :///

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EldokaPL said:
Hello, i cant root my XE by super one click, framaroot etc. - doesn't work .
How i can root it ? boot loader allowed : no :///
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which version are you using?
mine is an older firmware add I could root it with framaroot and also with srsroot.
Others have rooted even after the latest update

Tested all versions of framaroot
11.3.A.2.13 android 4.1.1

for locked boot loader too
using flashtool will answer all your questions.
here , read all the posts.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2383461

I have you tried srs root? I rooted my c1604 with srs root
Hit the thanks button instead of telling it....
thank you
sent from my Xperia E dual C1604..

yes, i tried it. Unlock root too.

axonelover said:
using flashtool will answer all your questions.
here , read all the posts.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2383461
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I am going to try it right now, ty anyway

GUYS I SAID BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED, I CANT FLASHTOOL -,- Tried.

EldokaPL said:
Hello, i cant root my XE by super one click, framaroot etc. - doesn't work .
How i can root it ? boot loader allowed : no :///
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This is the post that has a tutorial to root even if bootloader unlock allowed: No
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43684263&postcount=11
---------- Post added at 08:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:03 PM ----------
EldokaPL said:
Hello, i cant root my XE by super one click, framaroot etc. - doesn't work .
How i can root it ? boot loader allowed : no :///
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1-Flash latest version Vodafone ROM.
2- Turn on your phone, get a file explorer+framaroot.
3-Reboot into flashmode, and flash ONLY the OLD Kernel.
4-Turn on your phone, open Framaroot, click Gandalf Exploit(If it doesn't work at the first try, close program, and do it again, it's a known issue).
5- Turn off phone, boot to Flashmode and Flash NEW Kernal ONLY.
6-Install Root Uninstaller from Google Play and Uninstall the Vodafone Bloatware if you don't want it.
Note: I'd advise flashing the NEW Kernal after the root process, cos the OLD Kernal won't let you turn WI-FI on(it didn't for me at least, so I had to keep flashing and reflashing stuff)
This took me around 2 hours to figure out because of the Flashboot only error, which made flashboot keep disconecting and reconnecting.
If anyone needs a more clearer and straigh forward step-by-step, I'd be glad to do one.
Thanks to the OP for this!
Working great so far!
ORIGNALLY POSTED BY EragamerLG

i am going to try that right now, ty for informations anyway, give me two hours and i will write again.

17/013/2013 02:13:18 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/013/2013 02:13:53 - INFO - Selected C1505 / 11.3.A.0.47 / CE
17/013/2013 02:13:53 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
17/013/2013 02:13:54 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
17/013/2013 02:13:55 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
17/013/2013 02:13:55 - INFO - Reading device information
17/014/2013 02:14:02 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
17/014/2013 02:14:02 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
17/014/2013 02:14:05 - INFO - Start Flashing
17/014/2013 02:14:05 - INFO - Processing loader
17/014/2013 02:14:05 - INFO - Checking header
17/014/2013 02:14:05 - INFO - Ending flash session
17/014/2013 02:14:05 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : Nie można odnaleźć określonego pliku.
17/014/2013 02:14:05 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
17/014/2013 02:14:05 - INFO - Device disconnected
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????
EDIT:
tried 3 times more and kernel is flashed, trying to root now
EDIT2:
GOD, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
But, can i overclock without installing cyanogenmod ?

EldokaPL said:
????
EDIT:
tried 3 times more and kernel is flashed, trying to root now
EDIT2:
GOD, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
But, can i overclock without installing cyanogenmod ?
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I don't know you'll have to look around
Sent from my C1505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

[Q] Received a prototype 6653, want to make it non prototype

I received a prototype 6653 and I was told that I will not be able to install latest firmware or Android 5.0 on it. Is there a way to turn it into a normal working Sony Xperia Z3?

Try rooting it and then flash international D6653 ROM using flashtool. Do make a backup just in case things get ugly.

santoshcoolhere said:
Try rooting it and then flash international D6653 ROM using flashtool. Do make a backup just in case things get ugly.
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Why root? You do not need to do that in order to flash a FTF
I suggest the OP just flashes a FTF for the correct device type he has. No need for root.

gregbradley said:
Why root? You do not need to do that in order to flash a FTF
I suggest the OP just flashes a FTF for the correct device type he has. No need for root.
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Hmm well so that he can make a proper backup..including the DRM keys. After that he can go on flashing at will.

santoshcoolhere said:
Hmm well so that he can make a proper backup..including the DRM keys. After that he can go on flashing at will.
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You can backup apps via many non root methods. there is no need to backup DRM keys unless you unlock the bootloader, so no need for that either.
Yes, it is advisable to root before doing anything, but in order to root you have to flash an older firmware first with a full wipe.... so what exactly will you be backing up? Nothing that he has currently set up now...

gregbradley said:
You can backup apps via many non root methods. there is no need to backup DRM keys unless you unlock the bootloader, so no need for that either.
Yes, it is advisable to root before doing anything, but in order to root you have to flash an older firmware first with a full wipe.... so what exactly will you be backing up? Nothing that he has currently set up now...
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Totally agree with you bro. He is already on older firmware (the prototype one). Since D6653 is the International variant of the Z3, as far as I know, you can flash international Z3 ROM. But since his device is a prototype and not the retail variant, having a backup (of the prototype thingy) will save him if something goes horribly wrong.

So in conclusion what I should do is:
1. Make a backup of my Xperia Z3 prototype firmware
2. Root my Xperia Z3
3. Install Xperia Z3 international firmware
Is this all?

Yup thats pretty much it...follow the below thread...its for the Z Ultra but you can gather some useful info from it....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765878

Thank you brother.
I will try to follow the steps

28/026/2015 20:26:02 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z3 (D6653). FW release : 23.0.1.A.5.77. Customization : XXXXXX
28/026/2015 20:26:02 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
28/026/2015 20:26:02 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
28/026/2015 20:26:03 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
28/026/2015 20:26:03 - INFO - Reading device information
28/026/2015 20:26:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
28/026/2015 20:26:03 - INFO - Current device : D6653 - CB5A1ZTEY2 - 1288-5765_R6B - 1282-2729_23.0.A.2.93 - APAC-LTE_23.0.A.2.93
28/026/2015 20:26:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
28/026/2015 20:26:03 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
28/026/2015 20:26:03 - INFO - Checking header
28/026/2015 20:26:03 - INFO - Flashing data
28/026/2015 20:26:03 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
28/026/2015 20:26:04 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_9c84 - Version : MSM8974AB_22 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM8974AC_LA3.0_52-2 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
28/026/2015 20:26:04 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send
28/026/2015 20:26:04 - INFO - Ending flash session
28/026/2015 20:26:04 - INFO - Flashing finished.
28/026/2015 20:26:04 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
28/026/2015 20:26:04 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
28/026/2015 20:26:04 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/026/2015 20:26:50 - INFO - Device disconnected

still can't flash anything at all!

Just exclude "bootbundle" from flashing. When you choosing files to flash, there is some checkboxes. Find "BOOTBUNDLE", and choose it.
This way phone is flashing normally.

OK i forgot to bundle the firmware thats why it doesnt install.
Anyway, i have installed the latest firmware.
However i am unable to update to the latest walkman application and some sony apps are out of date.. HELP

Yes I think that's the problem of owing a prototype phone. Just try downloading the latest .apk file and install it manually...also, does it connect to PC Suite?? And are you getting any error dialog while trying to update apps via Update centeR?

I successfully updated the apps manually. Any way to make the phone function as normal? Also, I am unable to access xda developer forum using chrome on my d6653 or the official application.. Really really weird

Hmm i guess it has to do with the official firmware. Just wait a few more days and flash another ROM of your choice. That will remove all the restrictions you now have. There is already a root option available for locked bootloaders. I'm just waiting for a stable CM12 build.

Thank you bro.
But what do you mean by flash another ROM? I thought what I have now on my phone is the latest one?

Xperia Z3 (D6603) Prototype model
I've bough xperia Z3 from aliexpress . Item is really looks good but the thing is when i update item it doesn't update to newest version of software. So I've flashed the xperia device using Xperia Flashtool and install new marshmellows rom. But unfortunately this kind of message shows on when it's on first start. "this device is a prototype. Accordingly it collects and sends usage information to Sony Mobile in order for us to improve the device" and it shows on the android settings page as well under usage info. Please help for this issue. I want to rid out of this message from the setting menu.

flashtool update - WARN - Unit 2212 not found in bundle = problem? F3115

Hi,
I updated my xperia XA (F3115) to the latest nougat (F3115_1302-4361_33.3.A.0.131-R2B_Customized_AU) everything went ok except I got one warning.
"WARN - Unit 2212 not found in bundle"
I'm using the latest version of flashtool(0.9.23.2), and tried it twice and on a different pc and got the same warning each time.
The phone boots and seems ok however I've just flashed it so haven't tested many functions as yet.
I attached the log file from flashtool.
How do I fix this error?
Is this warning anything I need to concerned about?
Thanks

F8331 XZ have a problem with flashing ftf firmware via flashtool

Hello. I have a problem with using a flashtool.
I am a user of xperia XZ and failed many and many times of flashing.
And I can read the message like bellow.
29/014/2018 13:14:24 - INFO - Reading device information
29/015/2018 13:15:57 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia XZ(F8331). FW release : xz1. Customization : xz1
29/015/2018 13:15:57 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
29/016/2018 13:16:47 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
29/016/2018 13:16:47 - INFO - Using Gordon gate drivers version 3.1.0.0
29/016/2018 13:16:48 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
29/016/2018 13:16:48 - INFO - Start Flashing
29/016/2018 13:16:48 - INFO - No loader in the bundle. Searching for one
29/016/2018 13:16:52 - INFO - No matching loader found
29/016/2018 13:16:52 - WARN - No loader found or set manually. Skipping loader
29/016/2018 13:16:52 - INFO - Ending flash session
29/016/2018 13:16:52 - ERROR - null
29/016/2018 13:16:52 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
29/016/2018 13:16:53 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
How can I solve the problem. I really want to get the solution.
Please help me, brothers.

You must use the last version of Flashtool...

update Flashtool to latest version and your problem is solved.

Please link the last version of Flashtool.
I think that Flashtool which is gotten by searching normally on google is not the last version.

XperiaXZperson http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php this version works

I already used it. But it didn't work.

what do you want to flash anyway? xz and xz1 have different firmware

What is your actual phone model ? Download correct firmware