Procedure to De Brand SONY Xperia Z:
- Download one of the two firmwares which are mentioned below depending upon your region and choice and place the same after extracting the .ftf file in the path C:\Flashtool\firmwares folder.
[C6603] Generic Nordic 10.1.A.1.434
[C6603] Generic UK 10.1.A.1.350
- Now, you need to open the Flashtool application in your computer to click on “Debrand your Xperia Z” and then on the Lightning bolt symbol you need to select the flashmode and click on Ok.
- Now, select the firmware which you ave downloaded in the left column and if you wish to have the clean installation, the “Data” option should not be ticked and then press the “Flash” button. Since the Xperia Z has internal storage and data storage are in the same partition, the data will be wiped completely.
- When you see the prompt below you need to connect your Xperia handset to the PC. Turn your phone off. Press and hold the volume down button while plugging the USB cable into your Xperia.
Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just press the Volume Up + Volume Down + Power Button to reboot and re follow the above instructions.
Do let us know in the comments section if you face any issues in the process of firmware de-branding your device.
