How to Flash Official Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Docomo SO-02F Stock Rom .ftf for FlashTool
How to Flash Official Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Docomo SO-02F Stock Rom .ftf for FlashTool
If you own a Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Docomo SO-02F and want to restore it to its original stock firmware, you can use FlashTool to flash the official .ftf file. Flashing the stock rom can help you fix various issues such as bootloop, lag, battery drain, or corrupted system. In this article, we will show you how to flash the official Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Docomo SO-02F stock rom .ftf for FlashTool.
Official Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Docomo SO-02F Stock Rom .ftf for FlashTool
What You Need
Before you start, make sure you have the following things ready:
A Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Docomo SO-02F with an unlocked bootloader. You can check your bootloader status by dialing *#*#7378423#*#* and going to Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If it says Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes, then you can proceed. If not, you need to unlock your bootloader first by following this guide.
A Windows PC with FlashTool installed. You can download FlashTool from here and install it on your PC.
The official Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Docomo SO-02F stock rom .ftf file. You can download it from here or here.
A USB cable to connect your phone to your PC.
A backup of your important data. Flashing the stock rom will erase everything on your phone, so make sure you backup your contacts, messages, photos, videos, etc. before you proceed.
How to Flash
Once you have everything ready, follow these steps to flash the official Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Docomo SO-02F stock rom .ftf for FlashTool:
Launch FlashTool on your PC and click on the lightning bolt icon on the top left corner. Select Flashmode and click OK.
Browse to the folder where you downloaded the .ftf file and select it. Make sure no other files are checked.
Click on the Advanced tab and uncheck all options except Wipe APPS_LOG and Wipe USERDATA.
Click on the Flash button and wait for FlashTool to prepare the files.
When prompted, turn off your phone and connect it to your PC while holding the Volume Down button. This will put your phone in flashmode.
Wait for FlashTool to flash the .ftf file. Do not disconnect your phone or interrupt the process.
When the flashing is done, disconnect your phone and turn it on. It may take some time for the first boot.
Congratulations! You have successfully flashed the official Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Docomo SO-02F stock rom .ftf for FlashTool.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any problems during or after flashing, try these solutions:
If FlashTool does not recognize your phone in flashmode, make sure you have installed the proper drivers for your phone. You can find them here or here.
If your phone gets stuck in a bootloop or does not boot up at all, try flashing again with a different .ftf file or perform a factory reset from recovery mode.
If you get any errors or warnings during flashing, check the log file in C:\Users\YourUsername\.flashTool\firmwares\log.txt for more details.
Conclusion
Flashing the official Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Docomo SO-02F stock rom .ftf for FlashTool can help you restore your phone to its original state and fix various issues. However, flashing also involves some risks and may void your warranty. Therefore, we recommend that you follow this guide carefully and at your own risk. We are not responsible for any damage or data loss that may occur as a result of flashing.
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