Romphe.com - For users of Sony android devices, maybe the only way to do a flash back is to use PC Companion. But actually there is another way that is using Flashtool. If using PC Companion, a re-flash is done online because Pc Companion will download your sony android firmware directly from the server.
In contrast to flashtool you will need your sony android firmware file in the form of .ftf file according to your device type. The advantage of using flashtool is the flashing process done offline without the need of internet connection with a relatively short time, but the drawback is not all device types have firm firmware files to download on the internet, especially for new types because this file is not provided by parties sony. This firmware file is made by android developers who have previously done a flash back online with PC Companion.
How to install it?
Download Flashtool 0.9.11.0.
When finished downloading then install the application like this, click next.
wait for it to finish.
done, click finish.
see flashtool on C: \ Flashtool system.
Install Driver
How to install the driver as follows: search according to smartphone type.
When finished downloading then install the application like this, click next.
wait for it to finish.
Preparation
For ease, just check Flash Mode Drivers and Fastboot Drivers.Next
Click Install this driver software anyway if windows security tab appears.
If successful it will be as above, if the red cross mark means the driver failed to install. click finish. Install driver is complete.
Before use please ditesting first whether the driver works well with how to connect your Xperia to PC with fastboot and flashmode. If successful will be like the picture below.
