These are instructions on how to flash or install Sony Xperia Firmware (ROM) on any Sony Xperia Smartphone and Tablet using the Sony Mobile Flasher Tool.
Requirements: Flashing or installing the Stock Firmware on the device will wipe the data and the settings from the device. Therefore, we recommend you take a backup of your data from the device before using the tool.
How to install .ftf Firmware on Xperia Devices
- Download and install Sony Xperia USB Driver on the computer. If in case Xperia USB drivers are already installed on the computer, then SKIP this step).
- Download and extract Sony Xperia Firmware (ROM) on the computer. After extracting the firmware, you will be able to see the following files:
- Download and install Sony Mobile Flasher on the computer. If you have already Installed the Sony Mobile Flasher, then SKIP the step.
- Once Sony Mobile Flasher is installed, Launch It from the Start Menu or through the
C:\FlashTool
folder. - Once Sony Mobile Flasher is launched, you will be able to see following screen:
- Click on Flash Button.
- Now, you will able to see the Bootmode Chooser dialog box. Select Flashmode and Click on the OK button.
- Click on the Load button and Locate the Xperia Firmware Folder (in which .ftf file is present).
- Select the Version of the loaded firmware using the DropDown Button:
- Click on the Flash button to begin the Flashing process.
- Turn OFF your Sony Xperia Device.
- Press and Hold Volume Down button and Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
- Once the device is successfully connected to the computer, you will be able to see Added message in the Tool.
- Now, Flashing will begin automatically and may take 5-10 minutes to complete.
- Once the Flashing process is completed, disconnect the device from the computer and Turn it ON.
![USB Logo](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/usb.png)
![Sony Xperia Firmware](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/sony-xperia-firmware.png)
![Xperia Flash Tool Setup](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/xperia-flash-tool-setup.png)
![Xperia Mobile Flasher Open](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/xperia-mobile-flasher-open.png)
![Sony Mobile Flasher](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/sony-mobile-flasher.png)
![Sony Mobile Flasher Flash Button](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/sony-mobile-flasher-flash-button.png)
![Sony Mobile Flasher FlashMode](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/sony-mobile-flasher-flashmode.png)
![Sony Mobile Flasher Locate](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/sony-mobile-flasher-locate.png)
![Sony Mobile Flasher Firmware Folder Select](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/sony-mobile-flasher-firmware-select.png)
![Select Firmware Xperia FlashTool](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/select-firmware-xperia-flashtool.png)
![Sony Mobile Flasher Start Flasher](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/sony-mobile-flasher-start-flash.png)
![Power Off Sony Xperia](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/power-off-sony-xperia.png)
![Connect mobile to computer](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/connect-mobile-computer.png)
![Device Added Xperia Mobile Flasher](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/device-added-xperia-mobile-flasher.png)
![Sony Xperia Flashing](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/sony-xperia-flashing.png)
![Sony Mobile Flasher Success](https://cdn.androidmtk.com/wp-content/uploads/sony-mobile-flasher-success.png)
Congratulations! You just learned to flash or install .ftf Stock Firmware (ROM) on any Sony Xperia Smartphone and Tablet in the World.
Notes
[*] Data Loss Process: Flashing the Stock Firmware using the Sony Mobile Flasher tool will delete/wipe your data from the device. Therefore, we recommend you to take a backup of your data before following the tutorial above.
[*] Sony Xperia Stock Firmware: If you are looking for the original firmware for your device, then head over to Download Sony Xperia Stock Firmware page.
[*] Sony Xperia USB Driver: If you are looking for the original USB Driver for your device, then head over to Download Sony Xperia USB Driver page.
[*] Credits: Sony Mobile Flasher Tool is created and distributed by androxyde (developer). So, full credit goes to him for sharing the application for free.