Sony has finally released the official update of Android 5.0.2 ( Build 10.6.A.0.454 ) on Sony Xperia Z series i.e Xperia Z , Xperia ZR and Xperia ZL , but it is yet to roll out in all the countries and devices. So if you are yet to receive the update and cannot wait , here is the method to update your Xperia Z , ZR and ZL to Android 5.0.2 Official
This tutorial is about installing Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Build 10.6.A.0.454 on Sony Xperia Z or Xperia ZR or Xperia ZL
This tutorial is only for Sony Xperia Z ( C6602, C6603, C6616, C6606 ) , Xperia ZR ( C5502 , C5503 ) and Xperia ZL ( C6502 , C6503 , C6506 ) .
Disclaimer : I am not responsible if you brick your phone or if u make any other damage to your phone
Step 1 : First of all create the Flashtool Flashable File using the tutorial - Tutorial Link
Note :- Download the 10.6.A.0.454 Release file for your respective model and region, for example if your model is C6603 , in XperiFirm select C6603 only dont select any other model and you can select any Marker / Operator just make sure model number is correct , also if you want to download the firmware of your exact region , first know your CDA i.e Customization Number , dial *#*#7378423#*#* in your mobile , select Service Info > Software Info , you can see the Customization Number , in XperiFirm you can then select the same and download the files
Step 2 :
- Download Flashtool from the official website - http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
- Install it on your PC using onscreen instructions. It will create a folder "Flashtool" in your drive (C:\Flashtool)
- Now go to C\Flastool\drivers\flastool-drivers.exe and click on it and install it after marking/checking "Flashmode drivers and Xperia Z and SO-02E Drivers"
- Restart your PC
Note: Make sure you have USB debugging on. If not goto setting>developer options> and check USB debugging on
Step 3 : Now place the downloaded ftf ( from Step 1 ) file to C:\Users\XXX\.flashTool\firmwares ( where XXX is your Computer Username )
Step 4 : Now open Flashtool from the Start Menu
Step 5 : Now click on the FLASH icon of the flashtool which is on the left side of the iconic tab(below the 'file' option-it's like a lightning sign).a window will be opened Mode Selector. Check "FlashMode" and press "ok" button.
Step 6 : Now Select the Firmware file which you had placed in C:\Users\XXX\.flashTool\firmwares in Step 3
Step 7 : Now Click on the Flash Button
Step 8 : Now the flashtool will prepare files for flashing and then you will be prompted to connect phone in flashmode.
Step 9 :
- Now Power Off your phone and wait for 5 Seconds, then Connect your phone to PC using USB cable while pressing volume down button (-) (Make sure you dont release Volume down button until flashtool starts flashing)
- Flashtool will start flashing firmware it may take some time. ( Now u can release the volume down button )
- After flashing flashtool will prompt you to disconnect you phone. Discconet it and power on your phone (It may take some time for the first boot).
- Enjoy the Official Lollipop Android 5.0.2 on your Xperia Z , ZL , ZR
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