Wait 5–10 minutes → “Flashing finished” → disconnect phone
What your computer runs? (Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux?)
Warning: Flashing will wipe your user data (unless you exclude the userdata partition). Backup photos, contacts, and documents before proceeding.
The remains a powerful device, featuring a 4K HDR display and the Snapdragon 835 chipset. If your device is experiencing software issues, boot loops, or performance degradation, flashing the official stock ROM (FTF) using Flashtool is a verified method to restore it to factory conditions . Key Specifications for G8141
, a tool integrated into Flashtool that downloads firmware directly from Sony's servers. Obtaining Verified Official Firmware
Open and locate the G8141 (XZ Premium Single SIM) on the left pane.
Flashing a stock FTF does not relock the bootloader. To relock, you need to use Fastboot commands ( fastboot oem lock ) and then flash stock.
Once the console says "Flashing finished" and "Phone rebooted," you can disconnect the cable. The first boot may take up to 5 minutes—this is normal.
Wait 5–10 minutes → “Flashing finished” → disconnect phone
What your computer runs? (Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux?)
Warning: Flashing will wipe your user data (unless you exclude the userdata partition). Backup photos, contacts, and documents before proceeding. The remains a powerful device, featuring a 4K
The remains a powerful device, featuring a 4K HDR display and the Snapdragon 835 chipset. If your device is experiencing software issues, boot loops, or performance degradation, flashing the official stock ROM (FTF) using Flashtool is a verified method to restore it to factory conditions . Key Specifications for G8141
, a tool integrated into Flashtool that downloads firmware directly from Sony's servers. Obtaining Verified Official Firmware Obtaining Verified Official Firmware Open and locate the
Open and locate the G8141 (XZ Premium Single SIM) on the left pane.
Flashing a stock FTF does not relock the bootloader. To relock, you need to use Fastboot commands ( fastboot oem lock ) and then flash stock. The remains a powerful device
Once the console says "Flashing finished" and "Phone rebooted," you can disconnect the cable. The first boot may take up to 5 minutes—this is normal.