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The study involved: (1) identification of the correct firmware variant (Docomo, Japan, SO-04H), (2) acquisition of the .ftf bundle via XperiFirm integrated within Flashtool, (3) driver installation (Sony Flash Mode drivers and GordonGate), (4) creation of a custom flash script excluding userdata to preserve personal files, and (5) execution of a "clean" flash. [Current Date] The study involved: (1) identification of
[Department of Mobile Device Forensics / Independent Research] Abstract Background: Carrier-customized Android devices, such as the NTT Docomo Sony Xperia X Performance (SO-04H), often ship with unique modem configurations, boot logos, and pre-installed applications. Flashing an incorrect firmware can lead to baseband failure or hard brick. This paper documents the process of obtaining and flashing the official stock ROM ( .ftf format) specifically for the SO-04H using the open-source Flashtool (by Androxyde). This paper documents the process of obtaining and
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