Flash firmware on Sony Xperia 8
Mobiles >> Sony >> Sony Xperia 8| Specifications | Reviews | Secret codes |
| Unlock phone | Root phone |
| Backup | Flash Firmware | Screenshot |
How to flash Sony Xperia 8?
Why reinstall the firmware?
The operating system keeps getting errors.
Some installed applications do not open.
Many programs from the Play Market do not start.
The phone restarts for no reason.
The phone slows down a lot during operation.
You want to update the firmware, as it does not suit you in terms of functionality.
Where can I find the firmware?
On the official website of your phone manufacturer.
On specialized services where users post custom or official OS.
What should be done before installing the firmware?
Back up your phone's user data.
Insert an SD card into the gadget. It must have enough memory for the firmware.
Determine your smartphone model.
Fully charge your device. If the battery runs out during the firmware, the device will no longer turn on.
Find and download the archive with Firmware.
Installing TWRP Recovery
Download the Official TWRP App from the Play Market. And install it.
At the first start, you need to give consent to future manipulations, as well as consent to granting the Superuser rights to the application. Check the checkboxes and press the 'OK' button.
After moving to the next screen, you need to select the 'TWRP FLASH' item and give the application root rights.
On the main screen of the application, click 'Select Device', and find your phone model.
After selecting a device, the application will direct the user to a web page to download the appropriate modified recovery environment image file. Download the suggested *.img file.
When the file is loaded, you need to return to the main screen of the Official TWRP App and press the 'Select a file to flash' button. Select the file downloaded in the previous step.
Click the 'FLASH TO RECOVERY' button and confirm your choice, click 'OK' in the question window.
The recording process is very fast, and upon completion, the message 'Flash Completed Succsessfuly!' appears. Click 'OK'. The TWRP installation procedure can be considered complete.
Copy the required files to the memory card. Using a PC or laptop card reader.
Insert a memory card into the phone.
To reboot into recovery, you need to enter the menu accessible by pressing the button with three stripes in the upper left corner of the main screen of the application. Select the 'Reboot' item, and then click on the 'REBOOT RECOVERY' button. The phone will reboot into the recovery environment automatically..
Firmware via TWRP
Before flashing, it is recommended to clear the 'Cache' and 'Data' sections. This will delete all user data from the device, but avoid a wide range of software errors and other problems. You must press 'WIPE' on the main screen.
You can start flashing. Click the 'Install' button.
On the file selection screen, at the very top there is a 'Storage' button for selecting an SD card.
Select the storage to which the files were copied.
Select the firmware file and click on it. A screen opens with a warning about possible negative consequences, as well as the item 'Zip signature verification'. This item should be checked by placing a cross in the check-box, which will avoid using damaged files when writing to the phone's memory sections.
The procedure for writing files to the phone's memory will begin, accompanied by logging and filling in the progress bar.
When the procedure for installing the firmware is completed, the message 'Successful' appears on the screen.
Summary: OS: Android v9.0 (Pie); Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630; CPU: Octa core (2.2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53); Architecture: 64 bit; RAM: 4 GB; GPU: Adreno 508; Screen Size: 6.0 inches; Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2560 pixels; Screen type: IPS LCD; Pixel density: 463 ppi; Aspect ratio: 21:9; Screen to body ratio calculated: 76.06 %; Bezelless display: Yes; Touch screen: Yes Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch; Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass v6; Internal memory: 64 GB; Expandable memory: Yes Up to 512 GB; Front camera: 8 MP; Main camera: 12 MP 8 MP; Resolution: 8 MP Front Camera; Flash: Yes LED Flash; Image resolution: 4000 x 3000 Pixels; Autofocus: Yes; Ph ...
Comments, questions and answers on the flash firmware Sony Xperia 8
Ask a question about Sony Xperia 8
