Hi guys,
I am new to android os. I wanted to root my phone which has os 2.3.3 installed. I was following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650. It says first downgrade with flashtool to 2.3.2 then root it then upgrade to 2.3.3. Downloaded 2 firmwares, global versions 2.3.2 .181
First of all when I click flash button in firmware selection screen firmware content tab only shows simlock.ta but in videos which I watched there were many files listed. If I open usb debugging mode and connect my phone flashtool cannot find driver and ask me to choose manually how ever I copied LT15.sin file to loaders folder. If I turn off usb debugging mode (unknown sources are open) and follow screen instructions, flashtool starts flashing and immediately stops and tells me to remove usb, open phone and open unknown sources and usb debugging on. I did not try resetting my phone to factory defaults. I think problem is my computer, running windows 7, and cannot see other file than simlock.ta in flashtool's firmware selection screen firmware content tab. Any help is appreciated.
It should work no problem.
Did you have both PC companion and SEUS installed on your comp? You need both for the drivers.
Some people have trouble using the lastest beta flashtool, so you might want to use the older one (the one before the lastest beta).
miniflight said:
It should work no problem.
Did you have both PC companion and SEUS installed on your comp? You need both for the drivers.
Some people have trouble using the lastest beta flashtool, so you might want to use the older one (the one before the lastest beta).
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I have update service and pc companion installed and tried both 2.9 and 2.8 tried from both of them but I cannot downgrade
I got ss about errors.
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Usb Debug mode and unknown sources are open.
Have you tried re-downloading the ftf file you wish to flash?
Because it seems that there's some sort of issue with the file you have.
Also, what version of Flashtool are you using?
Because I've never been prompted to choose what model of handset I have.
Step666 said:
Have you tried re-downloading the ftf file you wish to flash?
Because it seems that there's some sort of issue with the file you have.
Also, what version of Flashtool are you using?
Because I've never been prompted to choose what model of handset I have.
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I downloaded ftf file from different sources (different sites). I used both 2.9 and 2.8 versions. Does factory reset wipes data I want to try with factory reset and then remove phone's drivers from computer remove companion and seus start from beginning
I had similar problem before, but it was my mistake. I did not put the files in the firmware folder seperetly, I put the whole folder instead and that was wrong. Hope this helps?
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datagubben said:
I had similar problem before, but it was my mistake. I did not put the files in the firmware folder seperetly, I put the whole folder instead and that was wrong. Hope this helps?
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I put ftf file directly into firmwares folder.
Stupid question, but did you un-zip the firmware files?
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datagubben said:
Stupid question, but did you un-zip the firmware files?
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I unziped ftf file (one file) and pasted it directly into firmwarares folder. I think my problem is with java, eventhough I removed and installed java to solve problem it did not work. In flashtool flash section, firmware contents tab there was only simlock.ta is saw. I tried with flashtool 2.4 version and it showd all sin files in firmware content tab. 2.8 and 2.9.1 is not working for me. Tried desktop and laptop pc both have same problem. For people who will face with my problem my advise is using Wotan servers. I flashed 2.3.2 and rooted then OTA upgraded to 2.3.3 with Wotan servers.
Thanks.
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Hey,
I'm trying to flash 2.3.4(4.0.2.A.42) but i'm getting ERROR:
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I think there's something wrong with my FlashTool. Note that when selecting the .42 firmware, nothing appears on "Firmware content.":
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However, after selecting BLRelock and reselect the .42, appears in the "Firmware Content" the same BLRelock files:
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If I keep trying to do the flash, it gives this error in the first image.
If I try to make Flash without select BLRelock file, the flash ends up being canceled immediately.
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The Bootloader is unlocked and i can't Root because i'm on 4.0.2.A.62. But if i try, i get this error:
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BB: 64 Kernel: 2.6.32.9
I've already installed other ROM's and Kernel's but now i'm getting this error don't know why =/
Any help?
Have you tried another ftf or verified that the file isn't corrupt by checking the hash?
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Well, I confess I didn't know about Check Sum. I tested it now and the code doesn't match. However, I came to think it could be corrupted, and tried to flash the BLRelock and appeared the same error.
Anyway, I'll download the ROM again.
So, I downloaded again and still gives the same error.
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Any idea guys? =/
Add your images properly to the op.
I can't paste link/images because i'm Junior Member. ¬¬'
I tried again with another .tft file for LT15i and still the same error as first image.
Wich version of flashtool are you using,if not use 0.6 or 6-something that one works grate for me.
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Try downloading the newest version of flashtool, check your jre version the only other thing it could be is the drivers
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I'm using 0.8.5 version and installed lateste JRE... And the Drivers are ok =/ Tomorrow i will try flash in another computer.
KelvinEAM said:
I'm using 0.8.5 version and installed lateste JRE... And the Drivers are ok =/ Tomorrow i will try flash in another computer.
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Version 0.8.5 version doesn't work with 2.3.4 only with ICS FW,download 0.6.9.1 and use that one,worked fine for me.
pren22 said:
Version 0.8.5 version doesn't work with 2.3.4 only with ICS FW,download 0.6.9.1 and use that one,worked fine for me.
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Hey Man,
MANY THANKS! (i didn't understand your first post) Finally on .42 again!
KelvinEAM said:
Hey Man,
MANY THANKS! (i didn't understand your first post) Finally on .42 again!
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No problem,glade it worked for you.Cheers
Hi, today i installed a custom rom, this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836993. I followed instructions described there, after installing and rebooting nothing happens except for sony logo. My pc doesn't even see the device after i plugged the usb cable. Can someone help me?
You are stuck in bootloader you either need to install kernel mentioned in thread or reflash the Rom either by using pccompanion or use flashtools and download the according ftf file found in general stickies.
You could ask in that thread where you got Rom from.
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zolaisugly said:
You are stuck in bootloader you either need to install kernel mentioned in thread or reflash the Rom either by using pccompanion or use flashtools and download the according ftf file found in general stickies.
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And how i supposed to do that, if the device is unrecognized by pc? I mentioned that nothing happens when i plug on the usb cable...
slyder07 said:
And how i supposed to do that, if the device is unrecognized by pc? I mentioned that nothing happens when i plug on the usb cable...
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Restart your PC and connect the phone in flash mode and report back.
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XperienceD said:
Restart your PC and connect the phone in flash mode and report back.
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alerady did, tried to flash to an official firmware, log attached (error on flashing). pc companion still doesn't recognize the device.
slyder07 said:
alerady did, tried to flash to an official firmware, log attached (error on flashing). pc companion still doesn't recognize the device.
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Update your flashtool and try again.
it's been just two days since I got my new ZL
Cause: It happened when I changed 'build.prob' and saved via Root Explorer.
As soon as I saved the file, phone automatically rebooted and fell into boot loop.
I believe something is wrong with permission (for build.prob)
My ZL
does not have unlocked bootloader
thus , does not have recovery to fix permission.
ADM does not work since usb debugging was turned off
is rooted
is able to go into FASTBOOT but can't flash since it's not unlocked bootloader.
I believe it can be fixed by changing permission for 'build.prop' to 644
spent like 3 hours til 6 am here and no luck.
Is there is any method I can fix permission? recover or do factory reset?
I was following 'MUST DO' list for ZL. it happened when I tried to remove navibar.
Any comment will be appreciated.
first to get zl ftf file and using flashtool
flash over I think it will work
paullu said:
first to get zl ftf file and using flashtool
flash over I think it will work
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worked for me the same way...heads up!
uncheck "data" when flashing...keeps your files.
your bootloader does not have to be unlocked to flash stock files...
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The problem I had was the pc
I reinstalled ftf by laptop and flashtool worked nicely
Thanks everyone
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Run into same problem. So volume down+usb to PC when flash?
Thanks
Install flashtool on your pc and there is a 'driver' folder under 'flashtool'
Install the driver file select xperia z and flashtool driver.
Then launch flashtool and flash ftf file.
It will tell you how to enter flashmode.
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I installed windows 8, and the new version of flashtool, also drivers, everything was fine but when i enter in flashmode ftf files doesn´t appear in the box. I have used various versions of flashtool and problem continues. Any suggestion?
Thanks in advance
gongtar said:
I installed windows 8, and the new version of flashtool, also drivers, everything was fine but when i enter in flashmode ftf files doesn´t appear in the box. I have used various versions of flashtool and problem continues. Any suggestion?
Thanks in advance
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Do u copy ftf in right place??? I mean in
C/flashtool/firmware
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raminta said:
Do u copy ftf in right place??? I mean in
C/flashtool/firmware
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Yes, thats the folder where i put the ftf file. I have tried to put in another folder but nothing yet
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Yes, thats the folder where i put the ftf file. I have tried to put in another folder but nothing yet
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Re install flashtools maybe it solve ur problem
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Which ftf file are you using?
.62 should work, instead .42 doesn't on the last flashtool version (i read flashtool 0.6 recognizes .42 ftf but I never checked).
Thanks
I reinstalled flashtool, and also used the version 0.6, nothing solved my problem. May be with the next update of flashtool
Thanks again and solve it
Installed version 0.9 of flashtool and this recognizes ftf 42, not the other ones but something is something. Thanks by your answers.
gongtar said:
I installed windows 8, and the new version of flashtool, also drivers, everything was fine but when i enter in flashmode ftf files doesn´t appear in the box. I have used various versions of flashtool and problem continues. Any suggestion?
Thanks in advance
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Rename the file , and change the format ftf to zip , and open it , if there is a password u have to remove the password of the zip file , then rename it to ftf , then flash tool should recognize the file
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Installed version 0.9 of flashtool and this recognizes ftf 42, not the other ones but something is something. Thanks by your answers.
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I have your problem but I couldn't solve it .
How do you solve it , please ?
xMaZ said:
I have your problem but I couldn't solve it .
How do you solve it , please ?
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I have the same problem, did you solve it??
Thank you.
hello i have the problem too, linux and windows
when tft is not seen ,i recommend to extract tft content, and create new one using Tool -> Bundles -> Create.
If is file corrupted, you will see it during extraction process.
Here, aside from Flashtool not detecting FTF inside "firmwares", It also has no "Devices" info to choose from, so "Bundle" can't be completed as well... in other words, stuck at unable to flash firmware. I will try with an older Flashtool version later, cause I'm struggling with the very latest one...
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Rename the file , and change the format ftf to zip , and open it , if there is a password u have to remove the password of the zip file , then rename it to ftf , then flash tool should recognize the file
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Wait. I kinda like your proposed workaround... though I haven't tried yet. How does this password looks like?
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To whoever finds this thread in search of an answer, like I did, here's the solution that helped me:
Go to C:/Users/username/.flashtool/devices, delete all the files there and clone https://github.com/Androxyde/devices manually (I guess you can delete everything except .git folder, download repo as zip and extract it there).
Somehow flashtool doesn't clone it fully, and some devices folders end up not having .properties file.
my xperia t2 ultra dual is with bootloader unlocked. i want flash the rom stock in flashtools, but the debug is not identified when connected in flash mode. Someone Know like solve this problem?
For connecting in flashtool you have to switch off your phone and press volume down for flashmode and volume up for fastboot and connect USB and se confirmation on flashtool for connecting. I think it will helpfull for u..
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For connecting in flashtool you have to switch off your phone and press volume down for flashmode and volume up for fastboot and connect USB and se confirmation on flashtool for connecting. I think it will helpfull for u..
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I did that before of to open the posts. the problem is that, the flash tools not is identifying like debugging on. the program shows this message "For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode", but i tried of every forms of connection usb, with debugging on, even so i didn't have success.
the smartphone is with rom CM11, with recovery clockworkmod and bootloader unlocked. The flashtools program, just identifies like debugging on, when my phone is connected . when i do try connect in flash mode, the program shows this messages "For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode" and " Device connected with USB debugging off".
i would of one original kernel, without recovery. if someone has. send me please.
gumaagt22 said:
my xperia t2 ultra dual is with bootloader unlocked. i want flash the rom stock in flashtools, but the debug is not identified when connected in flash mode. Someone Know like solve this problem?
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this was happen with me to unable to flash anythink by flashtool
i solve it by create pre-rooted firmwares by PRFCreator and creat zip flashible in recovery
i flashed kitkat stock frimware after that the problem still i update it by OTA to lollipop then it solved
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this was happen with me to unable to flash anythink by flashtool
i solve it by create pre-rooted firmwares by PRFCreator and creat zip flashible in recovery
i flashed kitkat stock frimware after that the problem still i update it by OTA to lollipop then it solved
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you can explain to me like do this?
Or know where i can find tutorial about this?
Thank you very much in advance, i can see an light in the end tunel now. :cyclops:
excuse if have many errors in the my texts, i don't speak english fluently .
gumaagt22 said:
you can explain to me like do this?
Or know where i can find tutorial about this?
Thank you very much in advance, i can see an light in the end tunel now. :cyclops:
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it easy just download PRFCreator Tool from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
Now put the prf creator somewhere in your PC extract it there.
u need FTF stock kitkat firmware
on pc open PRF creat and chose youre ftf file include it with kernel ,Fota kernel,modem,LTALabel
for super su.zip its up to u for recovery.zip leave it and create youre zip,In 15-20 minutes you will get a zip file named "flashable" in prf folder move it to youre SD card
do wipe system,data.cache,dalvik
then flash youre zip
finally u will have stock kitkat update it via OTA that all
moheep_zahed said:
it easy just download PRFCreator Tool from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
Now put the prf creator somewhere in your PC extract it there.
u need FTF stock kitkat firmware
on pc open PRF creat and chose youre ftf file include it with kernel ,Fota kernel,modem,LTALabel
for super su.zip its up to u for recovery.zip leave it and create youre zip,In 15-20 minutes you will get a zip file named "flashable" in prf folder move it to youre SD card
do wipe system,data.cache,dalvik
then flash youre zip
finally u will have stock kitkat update it via OTA that all
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could face .. you are too, thank you very much the same. super simple as you said.
Is the application of this method used for the state of locked bootloader? my phone is bricking,and i have no recovery. many thanks!
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xnlbin said:
Is the application of this method used for the state of locked bootloader? my phone is bricking,and i have no recovery. many thanks!
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install a recovery in fastboot and follow the instructions of the moheep_zahed to reinstall your phone's ROM
When I was in FastBoot mode to connect the phone and flastool, show no device. so I guess the phone can not enter the FastBoot mode, what can i do?
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xnlbin said:
When I was in FastBoot mode to connect the phone and flastool, show no device. so I guess the phone can not enter the FastBoot mode, what can i do?
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What ur phone model. explane what happend to ur phone, may ican help
thank you for your reply.my phone model is Z3V,
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xnlbin said:
thank you for your reply.my phone model is Z3V,
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Did u charge ur phone? if not charg it when u plug in charger did ur phone give red led?
Try FastBoot if u get blue led and flashmod with green led
i had tried to charge it,but nothing happened.Finally, I removed the battery, chaeged it full, and then put it in, but still nothing no red light,no green,no blue.I completely collapsed
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xnlbin said:
i had tried to charge it,but nothing happened.Finally, I removed the battery, chaeged it full, and then put it in, but still nothing no red light,no green,no blue.I completely collapsed
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Sorry icant help u, ur phone hard bricked not soft brick send it to service center maby they can fix it
thanks a lot! i will try.
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xperia z3 not able to be flashed
@moheep help mine is xperia z3 D660e with locked bootloader and can't be unlocked same issue but it powers on but stuck on logo even charging same its soft bricked but flashtool gives same thing