How to get .ftf ROM from PC companion update?

[ahmed044]

I've already updated my mini pro to 4.0.4 , but I need the arabic rom to complete the rooting steps.
where can I find it from pc companion ?

[Uliwooly]

this is how

http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/199652#199652

[Uliwooly · Accepted solution]

might as well just post it here in case someone else search this up

How to create a backup of your original firmware

1. you must have SUS
2. run SUS and repair your phone
3. go to C:\Program Files\Sony Ericcson\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs\
4. Copy the 2 largest files you'll find there to C:\Flashtool\anynameyoulabeled it as
5. Run FlashTool
6. Click Advanced > Decrypt Files
7. Source folder : C:\Flashtool\anynameyoulabeled it as
8. From Files, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move the 2 files to Files to convert
9. Click OK
10. Wait patiently till it finishes...
11. From Folder list, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move the 2 files to Firmware content
12. If it is ICS, tick the Disable Final Verification Check
13. 13) On Device write the model [ex. Xperia Neo V (MT11i)], on Version write the firmware version and/or the Android version [ex. 4.1.A.0.562 (ICS_4.0.3)], on Branding write the region and your name if you wish.
14. Click OK
15. On Device Selection choose the device it is for (ex. MT11i)
16. Wait very patiently...
17. When it finishes the .ftf file is located on C:\Flashtool\firmwares

Thanx leajian

[ahmed044]

Thanks

[Uliwooly]

no problem, once you get ICS

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