*** YOU NEED TO REGISTER ON THE FORUM BEFORE YOU CAN ACCESS THE DOWNLOAD LINK ***
Once you have registered you will be able to download the firmware by clicking on the orange "DOWNLOAD NOW" button.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/12/install-xperia-marshmallow-using-flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/
- Download the FTF firmware file
- Ensure all drivers are correctly installed on your computer as highlighted in Part 1 of the guide linked to above
- Follow Part 3 of the guide to flash the firmware to your Sony Xperia device
XPERIA FIRMWARE DETAILS
This is official stock Sony Xperia firmware.
Model: Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823)
Firmware version: 32.1.A.1.185_R9C
Region: Nordic (Generic) [1298-7782]
Android version: 6.0
Xperia Z5 Compact_E5823_32.1.A.1.185_Nordic_Generic 6.0
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) Android 6.0 firmware - Generic Nordic