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Sony has finally released the official update of Android 5.0.2 ( Build 14.5.A.0.242 ) on Sony Xperia Z1 , 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 Z1 to Android 5.0.2 Official

This tutorial is about installing Android 5.0.2 14.5.A.0.242 on Sony Xperia Z1

This tutorial is only for Sony Xperia Z1 ( C6902, C6903, C6909, 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 download this ftf File from here -  DOWNLOAD LINK  OR You can create your own FTF - Tutorial Link     
                                                      
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 CFlastooldriversflastool-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:/Flashtool/firmwares/

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-its 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:/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 : 
 

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