![]() ![]() ![]() Once you press the Flash button, you will see that Flashtool is 'Preparing files for flashing'. As a precaution, we recommend backing up all content. Therefore wiping data will erase everything including media. Note: For the Xperia Z, internal storage and data storage are in the same partition. If you do not want to do a clean install ensure 'Data' is not ticked. Select the firmware that you have downloaded in the left column. ![]() Open the Flashtool application on your PC.Ĭlick on the lightning bolt symbol. Place the FTF file in the C:\Flashtool\firmwares folder. If it is a zip file please extract to reveal the FTF file.ģ) Place firmware in correct location on your PC The firmware will either be in the form of a zip file or a FTF file. If you have any problems you will find the necessary drivers once you have installed Flashtool in the following location: ‘C:\Flashtool\drivers’.Ģ) Download the firmware from the above 'Download Now' button Make sure you connect your Xperia to the PC before starting the process to download the necessary USB and ADB drivers. The best way to do this is to install PC Companion or Sony Update Service (SUS). The very first step is to make sure that your PC has all of the necessary drivers installed for your Sony Xperia. Android Gingerbread: Settings > Applicationsġ) Install drivers for your Xperia handset Android Gingerbread: Settings > Applications > Developmentģ) Enable ‘Unknown sources’ on your handset: Android ICS/JB: Settings > Developer options If you own the Xperia Z or Xperia ZL then please download the Flashtool Beta from here ( Linux / Mac)Ģ) Enable 'USB debugging' on your handset: ![]() FLASHING YOUR HANDSET DOES NOT VOID YOUR WARRANTY.ġ) Download and install Flashtool on your PC from here. Note: This tutorial does not require you to root your handset nor does it require you to unlock your bootloader. Please proceed with caution and at your own risk. Xperia Blog absolves itself from any responsibility should something go wrong. The files on offer come from various sources, but we are confident each is as described.ĭisclaimer: Please read the following instructions thoroughly before attempting to flash your phone. Note: We have not personally vetted every firmware (FTF) file due to lack of resources. Submit Rating: Please rate the FTF firmware once you have downloaded and installed it to your phone. If a firmware file has been divided into multiple parts, use either program to combine into a single file. Please use either WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract. If you have a problem downloading the file(s) then try using Unrestricted.li or Rapid8. Model: Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S (LT18i)ĭownload location: Use the 'Download Now' button above. ![]()
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