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How to Flash Sony Xperia Stock Rom using FlashTool

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In this article, we will teach you how 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 erase the data from the device. Therefore, we recommend you back up your data before using the tool.

Steps to install .ftf Stock ROM (Firmware) on Xperia Devices

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

  3. Download and extract Sony Xperia Firmware on the computer. After extracting the firmware, you will be able to get similar files (with .ftf extension):
  4. Sony Xperia Firmware

  5. Download and install Sony Xperia Flash Tool on the computer. If in case Xperia Flash Tool is already installed, then SKIP this step.
  6. Sony Mobile Flasher Setup

  7. Once Sony Xperia Flash Tool is installed, Launch it from the Desktop Shortcut or the Start Menu. Alternatively, you can launch the Flash Tool from the C:\Flashtool\ folder.
  8. Sony Mobile Flasher Open

  9. Once Sony Xperia Flashtool is launched, you will be able to see the following screen:
  10. Sony Mobile Flasher

  11. Click on the Flash Button.
  12. Sony Mobile Flasher Flash Button

  13. Now, you can see the Boot Mode Selection Dialog Box. Select the Flash Boot option and click the OK button.
  14. Sony Mobile Flasher FlashMode

  15. Load the downloaded Xperia Firmware (.ftf) into the flash tool by clicking on the Browse Button.
  16. Sony Mobile Flasher Locate

    Locate and Select the Firmware Folder:

    Sony Mobile Flasher Firmware Select

  17. Once the Firmware is Loaded in the Flash Tool, Select the Firmware version using the dropdown button.
  18. Sony Mobile Flasher Select Firmware Version

    Select all the checkboxes under the Wipe area and click on the Flash button to begin the flashing process.

    Sony Mobile Flasher Start Flash

  19. Power off the Xperia Device > Press and hold the Volume Down buttons, and connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
  20. Connect Mobile Computer

  21. Once the device is successfully connected to the computer, the flashing will begin and take 5-10 minutes to complete.
  22. Sony Mobile Flasher Flashing

  23. Once the flashing process is complete, disconnect your device from the computer and turn it on.
  24. Sony Mobile Flasher Flash Success

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

[*] 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 him for sharing the Application for free.

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