How to Flash Sony Xperia Stock Rom using FlashTool

These are the instructions to flash or install the Sony Xperia Stock ROM (.ftf firmware) using the Xperia Flash Tool.

Caution: Flashing or installing firmware using the Xperia Flash Tool will wipe the data from the device. Therefore, we recommend you to take a backup of your data before using the tool.

Install .ftf Firmware (ROM) on Xperia Devices

1. Download and install Sony Xperia Driver on the computer. If in case Sony Xperia Drivers are already installed on the computer, then SKIP this step.



2. Download and extract Sony Xperia Firmware on the computer. After extracting you will be able to see similar file (with .ftf extension):



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).



4. Once Sony Xperia Flashtool is installed, Open it from C:Drive > Flashtool.



5. Once Sony Xperia Flashtool is launched, you will be able to see the following screen:



6. Now, click on the Flash Button.



7. Now, you will be able to see the Bootmode Chooser menu. Select Flashboot option and click on OK button.



8. Now, load the downloaded xperia firmware (.ftf) in the flashtool. By clicking on the Load Button.





9. Now, Select the loaded Firmware.



Click on the Flash button to begin the flashing process:



10. Power off the Xperia Device > Press and Hold Volume Down button and connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.



11. Once the device is successfully connected to the computer then you will be able to see the added message in Xperia Flashtool.
12. Now, flashing will begin and will take 5-10 minutes to complete.
13. Once the flashing process is completed, disconnect your device from the computer and turn it On.

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[*] Caution: Flashing or installing firmware using the above tutorial will wipe the data from the device. Therefore, we recommend you to take a backup of your data before following the tutorial above.

[*] Sony Xperia Firmware: If you are looking for the original firmware for your device, then head over to Download Sony Stock Firmware page.

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

[*] Credits: Xperia FlashTool was created and distributed by Androxyde. So, full credit goes to them for creating the Application for free.