How to Install Android Lollipop 5.0.2 ( Build 14.5.A.0.270 ) on Sony Xperia Z1 ( C6902, C6903, C6909, C6916, C6943 )

A new update for Sony Xperia Z1 was released few days back , the update does not have any major changes , just a few bug fixes , the Build Number of the update is 14.5.A.0.270 running Android Lollipop 5.0.2.

So if you are yet to receive the update and cannot wait , here is the method to update your Xperia Z1 to Android 5.0.2 Build 14.5.A.0.270 officially

This tutorial is about installing Android 5.0.2 Build 14.5.A.0.270 on Sony Xperia Z1

This tutorial is only for Sony Xperia Z1 ( C6902, C6903, C6909, C6916, C6943 ) . Do no flash this on any other phone like Z1 compact , etc. 

 
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 14.5.A.0.270 Release file for your respective model and region, for example if your model is C6903 , in XperiFirm select C6903 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 Z1 Driver"
• 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 Z1

 

Feel Free to Comment if you have any doubts ;)  




 

Author : Waledac

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