Sony had just released the official Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the Xperia Z5. The firmware, dubbed as 32.1.A.1.163, is OTA available for the devices with model number of E6653 and can be anytime flashed manually as the full FTF file has been also made available online. So, if you haven’t received the Marshmallow notification yet and if you want to apply the official update right away, don’t hesitate and complete the guidelines from below in order to learn how to apply the 32.1.A.1.163 FTF package.
The roll out is running as we speak, but the software is offered gradually, or in phases which means that not all the Xperia Z5 users will receive the Marshmallow notification at the same time. Moreover, the OTA can be received only if your phone isn’t rooted or tweaked – the bootloader must be locked and the stock Android OS must be already running on your device. So, as you can see, the OTA release can be embraced only in certain conditions, which might represent real annoying problems for most of the Android users.
That’s why, the best way in which you can enjoy the Android 6.0 Marshmallow official update is by performing the flashing process manually. That operation can be easily and safely completed as the official FTF file is already available for you. Bottom line, by using this tutorial you can skip the OTA wait and you can officially update your Xperia Z5 with the 32.1.A.1.163 firmware right away, whether your phone is rooted, unlocked or installed with a custom ROM software.
Of course, if your device has been tweaked, now, after completing this guide you will also revoke root access, reinstall the stock recovery, relock the bootloader and reflash all the factory and default restrictions. Basically, your Sony Xperia Z5 will be restored back to its initial state. That’s why, this update process can be used as a troubleshoot solution too – you can fix different software related problems, such as lags, bugs, force close errors, battery drain, heating issues, screen freeze, or total blackouts.
Of course, using the 32.1.A.1.163 Marshmallow FTF file and completing this manual update operation represents an official process, so you won’t risk anything – no, you won’t lose your phone’s warranty if you choose to resume the guidelines from down below.
However, what you need to do before anything else is a backup. That’s right, you should now save everything from your phone as during the manual update operation your personal data, info, accounts and files might get wiped out or corrupted. Thus, use in built storage platforms, download compatible backup and restore apps from Google Play or just sync your data with your account and save everything that you might use afterwards – contacts list, call logs, text messages, EFS, internet settings, IMEI / NVRAM data, calendar info, saved passwords, market apps, images, videos, audio files and furthermore.
The FTF file can be flashed only by using a dedicated program. This program must be downloaded and installed on a computer, so make sure you have access to a similar device. Of course, your Sony Xperia Z5 and its USB cord must also be there. Now, on your computer the Xperia Z5 USB drivers must be installed while on your phone you have to go towards “menu – settings – about phone” from where you need to tap a few times on Built Number until you become a developer. Moreover, from “menu – settings – developer options” you then have to check the USB Debugging option.
Other things to ensure: the battery level on your Z5 must show at least 50% power left – else your phone might get turned off while you try to install the official Android 6.0 Marshmallow 32.1.A.1.163 firmware and in that case, your device might also get bricked; make sure your device has the model number of E6653 because the FTF firmware file from below is compatible only with that particular model of Sony Xperia Z5 – it is really important not to mess things up.
Manually Update Xperia Z5 with Official Marshmallow 32.1.A.1.163 Firmware
From here download the FTF firmware file for your Sony Xperia Z5 – first, place this file on desktop.
1. Now, download from here the Flash Tool toolkit.
2. Unzip the flashing tool on your computer and then follow on screen prompts in order to install this software.
3. Now, from desktop copy the FTF firmware file and place it within the Flash Tool folder, under the Firmware subfolder.
4. Run FlashTool on your computer.
5. From the main window that will be then displayed choose Flash.
6. Click Ok when the Marshmallow firmware file will be loaded.
7. You will now be prompted to connect your Xperia Z5 with your computer.
8. Establish the connection by plugging in the USB cord.
9. Once the connection is enabled the installation process will be automatically initiated.
10. Wait while your phone is being updated.
11. When everything is done, remove the USB cord and reboot your phone.
That’s it; you have successfully updated your Sony Xperia Z5 to official Android 6.0 Marshmallow 32.1.A.1.163 OS, manually by using the Flash Tool utility
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