Hi Xperia users, today I have collected the latest Marshmallow updates for the Sony Xperia M5 owners. Here is the guide to Update Sony Xperia M5 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow [30.2.B.0.100] via Full FTF firmware. M5 users are getting this latest update of Marshmallow for the single and dual SIM devices. The update is global and the OTA in several regions is in progress. However, the download link of OTA FTF full firmware is available. Also, the step by step flashing instructions herewith below.

This firmware update has all the latest and improved Marshmallow firmware. If you have Xperia M5 then check the model number and then download your device’s specific Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow firmware. The Xperia M5 E5603, E5606, E5633, E5643, E5653, E5663 are compatible devices. Download [30.2.B.0.100] Full FTF Firmware for Xperia M5 and use the instructions below to flash it via Sony Flashtool.

DISCLAIMER: Via this guide and firmware update Sony Xperia M5 Single and Dual SIM to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Check your model number; don’t flash at any other device. Also, proceed at your own risk.

Update Sony Xperia M5 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Firmware Info:

• Device: Sony Xperia M5 Single SIM, M5 Dual SIM.
• Android: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
• AOSP Security Patch: June 1, 2016.
• Model: E5603, E5606, E5653, E5633, E5643, E5663
• Network: Supports all networks.
• Build Number:2.B.0.100
• Firmware type: OTA FTF – Full Firmware

Preps| Downloads:

• Perform a full data backup for your important data before proceeding.
• Do charge the Xperia battery sufficiently at the start.
• Enable “USB debugging Mode” and “Unknown sources” on your Sony Xperia.
• Install Sony PC Companion or latest USB driver at the PC. [Download Link]
• Download Flash tool latest version from the official site. [Link]

Download Android 6.0.1 OTA FTF for Xperia M5

Xperia-M5 (E5603) [30.2.A.0.100] Nordic Generic- | Link

Xperia-M5 (E5606) [30.2.A.0.100] Latin America Generic- | Link

Xperia M5 (E5653) [30.2.A.0.100] Vietnam Generic- | Link

Xperia-M5 Dual SIM (E5633) [30.2.B.0.100] Russia Generic- | Link

Xperia-M5 Dual SIM (E5643) [30.2.B.0.100] Brazil Generic- | Link

Xperia M5 Dual (E5663) [30.2.B.0.100] India Generic- | Link

Steps to Update Sony Xperia M5 to Android 6.0.1 FTF Using Sony Flash tool

1. Install the Sony Flashtool, then Go to folder “C:\Flashtool\drivers” and then install Flash tool drivers select/ Tic the “Flashmode drivers” and “Fastboot drivers” options from the select components to install, as shown in image-1 (Tip: Windows 8/ 8.1/ 10 users should have to disable driver signature verification).
2. Then move the downloaded FTF firmware file to the firmware folder at “C:\ Users\ pc-name\ .flashTool\ firmware”
3. Run the flash tool and then click flash indicating button at the left upper corner of the tool.As shown in image 2.
4. At the next small screen select Flashmode and then OK.
5. Now at the appeared screen you will be at “C:\ Users\ pc-name\ .flashTool\ firmware” folder otherwise, click three dots button (…) in front of source folder, then browse to “C:\ Users\ pc-name\ .flashTool\ firmware” and select FTF firmware file for flashing. see image-3
6. At the same screen on the “Wipe section” also select all options (APP_LOG, DIAG, SSD, USERDATA) to clear install the firmware. see image-3
7. Then Un-Tic the SIMLOCK at “MiscTA Exclude” section if it is already ticked. see image-3
8. Finally, click Flash button at the right bottom to start flashing. see image-3
9. The tool displays “preparing files for flashing” at the start and  “Flashing finished” etc. after completion of the process.

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That’s how to Update Sony Xperia M5 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.