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Hey guys,
since i flashed back to and older version to root the phone and then upgraded again, everytime my battery is empty and i plug in my phone in to charge, it ends in a bootloop. But when i press the back button to get into the recovery and then boot the phone from there it boots normally.
Someone knows what went wrong, when i rooted my phone?? :good:
shiinix said:
Hey guys,
since i flashed back to and older version to root the phone and then upgraded again, everytime my battery is empty and i plug in my phone in to charge, it ends in a bootloop. But when i press the back button to get into the recovery and then boot the phone from there it boots normally.
Someone knows what went wrong, when i rooted my phone?? :good:
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Man what did you do when rooting what tool?
I think ...keep things as simple as possible ...flash again a new firmware and it should work ok !
Hey
thanks for ur answer :good:
i rooted my phone like that:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
But which firmware i should flash? i am a noob in flashing phones
Can u post a link to a firmware which is good for my phone?
shiinix said:
Hey
thanks for ur answer :good:
i rooted my phone like that:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
But which firmware i should flash? i am a noob in flashing phones
Can u post a link to a firmware which is good for my phone?
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here is a list of ROMs for your phone be sure you have Xperia Arc S not other phone never flash a ROM that is not for your phone because you can cause hardware damage to your phone
i cant install a custom rom, cause my bootloader is locked.
edit.:
can i install arconium (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1565475) cause it only requries a "stock kernel with CWM???
A unlocked bootloader is only usefull to install other kernels, but because this rom is compatible with a stock rom, i think i dont have to unlock the bootloader, right? :cyclops:
shiinix said:
i cant install a custom rom, cause my bootloader is locked.
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Can't you unlock bootloader trough htcdev?
Another question: Why did you root your phone?
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Guitarfreak12 said:
Can't you unlock bootloader trough htcdev?
Another question: Why did you root your phone?
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i can unlock, but i dont think it is a good idea for a newby like me to unlock it.
I rooted my phone, cause i wanted to install other fonts and wanted to delete some apps, which were installed, and to customize some
shiinix said:
i cant install a custom rom, cause my bootloader is locked.
edit.:
can i install arconium (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1565475) cause it only requries a "stock kernel with CWM???
A unlocked bootloader is only usefull to install other kernels, but because this rom is compatible with a stock rom, i think i dont have to unlock the bootloader, right? :cyclops:
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It seems Acronium requires an unlocked bootloader
for your first flash I recommend to install a stock-based ROM just leave bootloader as it is if you just wanna do this way then use a laptop when flashing /unlocking bootloader cause every failure in bootloader results in a dead-phone then only service tools save your phone -your phone is bricked
so search in that list for a ROM that is stock-based choose one with good howto instructions
ruscan.calin said:
It seems Acronium requires an unlocked bootloader
for your first flash I recommend to install a stock-based ROM just leave bootloader as it is if you just wanna do this way then use a laptop when flashing /unlocking bootloader cause every failure in bootloader results in a dead-phone then only service tools save your phone -your phone is bricked
so search in that list for a ROM that is stock-based choose one with good howto instructions
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ok thank u
Can you recommend me a fast rom which is working with a locked bootloader, cause i dont want to risk to install a rom, which is not compatible with my phone, and then my phone is broken ..
So if something goes wrong it is NOT possible to restore with CWM recovery?
here some information about my phone:
baseband-version: 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
Kernel-version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
android: 4.0.4
build number: 4.1.8.0.4.31
shiinix said:
ok thank u
Can you recommend me a fast rom which is working with a locked bootloader, cause i dont want to risk to install a rom, which is not compatible with my phone, and then my phone is broken ..
So if something goes wrong it is NOT possible to restore with CWM recovery?
here some information about my phone:
baseband-version: 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
Kernel-version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
android: 4.0.4
build number: 4.1.8.0.4.31
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to unlock bootloader follow instructions on Sony site then you can install whatever you want if you just hesitate better stay on stock ROM also ICS is good enough read here about CWM
ruscan.calin said:
to unlock bootloader follow instructions on Sony site then you can install whatever you want if you just hesitate better stay on stock ROM also ICS is good enough read here about CWM
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if i unlock bootloader i only lose software warranty, or i lose hardware warranty too?
shiinix said:
if i unlock bootloader i only lose software warranty, or i lose hardware warranty too?
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but why not to read on Sony site I don't have this phone read disclaimer on site I gave you the link..
It's obvious hardware is of interest here
shiinix said:
i can unlock, but i dont think it is a good idea for a newby like me to unlock it.
I rooted my phone, cause i wanted to install other fonts and wanted to delete some apps, which were installed, and to customize some
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Ok, but why do you think unlocking bootloader isnt a good idea (cause of factory reset)?
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Hi, everyone. I can't seem to find the solution for my prob, so I've to ask for ur knowledge on this.
Problem:
I'm using Xperia Arc with latest stock firmware without root. And I want to back up my app data & settings before resetting or flashing it.
Attempt:
I've tried Ultimate Backup Tool, but to no avail, just as mentioned in the Ultimate Backup Tool thread that there are known problem with Xperia Arc as one of the Sony 2011 devices.
I've looked through all the rooting methods for Xperia Arc, and I can't seem to find or perform a working root on the phone without flashing it. Naturally, Titanium Backup can't work as well.
Question:
So, what options do I have to back up the app data & settings now? And I'm looking that whether will a flash necessarily wipe the data on ur phone? Can I retain the data even after flashing the phone?
Really appreciate for ur help. Thx~ =)
SCC2002 said:
Hi, everyone. I can't seem to find the solution for my prob, so I've to ask for ur knowledge on this.
Problem:
I'm using Xperia Arc with latest stock firmware without root. And I want to back up my app data & settings before resetting or flashing it.
Attempt:
I've tried Ultimate Backup Tool, but to no avail, just as mentioned in the Ultimate Backup Tool thread that there are known problem with Xperia Arc as one of the Sony 2011 devices.
I've looked through all the rooting methods for Xperia Arc, and I can't seem to find or perform a working root on the phone without flashing it. Naturally, Titanium Backup can't work as well.
Question:
So, what options do I have to back up the app data & settings now? And I'm looking that whether will a flash necessarily wipe the data on ur phone? Can I retain the data even after flashing the phone?
Really appreciate for ur help. Thx~ =)
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You can't, it's not possible to access and backup app data while your phone is not rooted. Are you on GB or ICS?
BTW, you don't have to flash your phone to root unless you have to downgrade. In the instance for ICS .587, I only need to flash the kernel of .562, root it via adb, then flash back the .587 kernel. This should not wipe your data.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061338
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popthosegaskets said:
You can't, it's not possible to access and backup app data while your phone is not rooted. Are you on GB or ICS?
BTW, you don't have to flash your phone to root unless you have to downgrade. In the instance for ICS .587, I only need to flash the kernel of .562, root it via adb, then flash back the .587 kernel. This should not wipe your data.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061338
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Thx a lot for ur reply. I'm on ICS .587 too. I was just afraid that flashing would wipe the data. And now this is clear.
Seems like this is the only option that I have, right? Btw, won't flashing it back to the latest firmware lose the root? Bcuz I used to have root, but I lost it when I updated my phone through official update methods. Or is that why I lost root?
SCC2002 said:
Thx a lot for ur reply. I'm on ICS .587 too. I was just afraid that flashing would wipe the data. And now this is clear.
Seems like this is the only option that I have, right? Btw, won't flashing it back to the latest firmware lose the root? Bcuz I used to have root, but I lost it when I updated my phone through official update methods. Or is that why I lost root?
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You lose root from both flashing stock firmware and updating through official updating methods.... at least for locked boot loaders
SCC2002 said:
Thx a lot for ur reply. I'm on ICS .587 too. I was just afraid that flashing would wipe the data. And now this is clear.
Seems like this is the only option that I have, right? Btw, won't flashing it back to the latest firmware lose the root? Bcuz I used to have root, but I lost it when I updated my phone through official update methods. Or is that why I lost root?
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Yes, flashing will lose your root, so does updating it via the official method. Flashing the entire ROM would wipe the data, but flashing the kernel does not.
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jman2131 said:
You lose root from both flashing stock firmware and updating through official updating methods.... at least for locked boot loaders
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popthosegaskets said:
Yes, flashing will lose your root, so does updating it via the official method. Flashing the entire ROM would wipe the data, but flashing the kernel does not.
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Really? Then, what's the point of downgrade the firmware then upgrade again? Lol~
So, does that mean that with unlocked bootloader, I can keep root even after upgraded?
SCC2002 said:
Really? Then, what's the point of downgrade the firmware then upgrade again? Lol~
So, does that mean that with unlocked bootloader, I can keep root even after upgraded?
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You can't root the latest firmware so you have to downgrade to root. You then upgrade by flashing the latest firmware's kernel which upgrades the firmware to the latest version and also keeps root status.
As for unlocked bootloaders, I can't comment because I have no experience with them
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jman2131 said:
You can't root the latest firmware so you have to downgrade to root. You then upgrade by flashing the latest firmware's kernel which upgrades the firmware to the latest version and also keeps root status.
As for unlocked bootloaders, I can't comment because I have no experience with them
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I think I got u wrongly before this. Lol. Bcuz you said that flashing it to the latest firmware will lose root. Or do you mean just stock firmware?
While for unlocked bootloader, can popthosegaskets or anyone else share the insight? Thx.
yep i meant flashing any stock ftf will make you lose root on locked bootloader
jman2131 said:
yep i meant flashing any stock ftf will make you lose root on locked bootloader
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So that means that if I want to upgrade to a later firmware without losing root, I've to use a custom firmware?
SCC2002 said:
So that means that if I want to upgrade to a later firmware without losing root, I've to use a custom firmware?
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Nope. You flash the kernel of the latest version of stock firmware. Here's an example
Sent from Xperia Arc S
ごめん~ごめん~
Sorry for the late reply
Anyways, I tried flashing the .587 kernel on my .562 stock. My firmware version still read .562, so I don't think flashing kernel will update firmware on unlocked bootloader.
As for rooting the latest firmware, you can update first, downgrade the kernel and root. You can keep data this way and get root.
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popthosegaskets said:
ごめん~ごめん~
Sorry for the late reply
Anyways, I tried flashing the .587 kernel on my .562 stock. My firmware version still read .562, so I don't think flashing kernel will update firmware on unlocked bootloader.
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it works for locked...at least for me lol
jman2131 said:
it works for locked...at least for me lol
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Yeah, when you unlock bootloader, you also remove DRM keys that connect to Sony servers. So Track ID, Playnow and other Sony services won't work anymore. You also cannot use OTA updates as it will brick your phone.
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jman2131 said:
Nope. You flash the kernel of the latest version of stock firmware. Here's an example
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But the one that u provided is Arc S kernel, mine is Arc. Not sure whether are they compatible...
popthosegaskets said:
ごめん~ごめん~
Sorry for the late reply
Anyways, I tried flashing the .587 kernel on my .562 stock. My firmware version still read .562, so I don't think flashing kernel will update firmware on unlocked bootloader.
As for rooting the latest firmware, you can update first, downgrade the kernel and root. You can keep data this way and get root.
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Oh, it's alright~ Are u a Japanese? Lol. =P I see I see. Didn't know that firmware & kernel are different. Will try & see. Thx a lot~ ^^
jman2131 said:
it works for locked...at least for me lol
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Alright~ Will try. Thx a bunch. ^^
popthosegaskets said:
Yeah, when you unlock bootloader, you also remove DRM keys that connect to Sony servers. So Track ID, Playnow and other Sony services won't work anymore. You also cannot use OTA updates as it will brick your phone.
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Hmm~ I'm aware of that. But from first impression, it seems like they're not that important, since apps like Playnow are not useful. The only one that I use is TrackID, which I saw Sony published it on Play Store for public download. Sounds like it's fine to lose the DRM key too. Lol.
Arc S kernel and Arc kernel is different. Don't flash or it may cause problems.
I am Japanese but studying abroad.
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popthosegaskets said:
Arc S kernel and Arc kernel is different. Don't flash or it may cause problems.
I am Japanese but studying abroad.
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Wow, cool.
Is there any guide for me to flash the kernel? Is flashing custom kernel the same?
SCC2002 said:
Is there any guide for me to flash the kernel? Is flashing custom kernel the same?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
Just follow the instructions and you should get root for latest firmware.
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SCC2002 said:
Is there any guide for me to flash the kernel? Is flashing custom kernel the same?
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For flashing custom kernel, you need to unlock bootloader.
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My phone is a Xperia Arc (also known as lt15i) and it is rooted and has an unlocked bootloader.
It runs on Android 2.3.4.
I wanted to install CWM, and followed a guide for that.
Since I can't link the guide, I can just say that it's name was "How to root sony ericsson xperia arc lt15i and install custom rom" and tht is was on listenmefirst.
From that guide, all i did was option 2 for installing CWM.
At the end of the guide, it says "reboot your phone", and I did, and now it's stuck in a boot loop.
I've tried several different keycombinations without anything happening (holding down volume / holding left and right buttons / holding home+volume up). It does however blink a blue light when I hold left and right button, but it seems to have no effect.
So my question is: is there any way to get out of this bootloop?
if you have an unlocked bootloader you can simply flash a kernel that has CWM though fastboot or flashtool
Since your on 2.3.4, this may sound obvious, use a gingerbread kernel.
I used this for pretty much all GB roms i used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172885
AW: [Q] Getting out of a bootloop without CWM
When You have an locked boot loader use x-parts on playstore
(Needs root)
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If root and Unlock border, flash a kernel with CWM
If root using x-part on CH play
yo-meister said:
if you have an unlocked bootloader you can simply flash a kernel that has CWM though fastboot or flashtool
Since your on 2.3.4, this may sound obvious, use a gingerbread kernel.
I used this for pretty much all GB roms i used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172885
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So I can't just flash it over to ICS for example?
rotexor said:
So I can't just flash it over to ICS for example?
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Then you need a kernel that supports ICS.
there's no possible way for me to brick your phone if you already have an unlocked bootloader. You can wipe everything off and start over. Everything can be solved.
rotexor said:
So I can't just flash it over to ICS for example?
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If you just wanted to get out of the bootloop (like your title lol) then you need to flash GB kernel.
If you want to go to ICS you need to put an ICS ROM onto your SD card, flash kernel, then install rom
Thanks for the help, got it out of the bootloop today with flashtool! =)
rotexor said:
got it out of the bootloop today with flashtool! =)
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You could have done that 3 days ago had you read the stickys.
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XperienceD said:
You could have done that 3 days ago had you read the stickys.
Sent from Myushi
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I did try to find a solution by reading, but everything I found implied I had CWM.
rotexor said:
I did try to find a solution by reading, but everything I found implied I had CWM.
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Not in my guide, which is a sticky, it doesn't, but as you're sorted now you know what to do in future.
Hello! I'm having a problem with my xperia arc S, I tried to install a ROM (ULTIMATE HD 3.1) but I didn't have the wifi modules, so my phone got stuck on boot, so I figured that I got a bootloop, and went to flash the kernel (562), root again again and flash the new kernel (587) to try and install the ROM again, but the phone didn't root, but I flashed the .587 kernel and can't flash it back to .562. I can't figure what's the problem the flashtool says it's flashed but in setting the "compilation number" just says that it has the new kernel.
So my problem is how can I flash back to .562 and root the phone? I already tried this a few times ([url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118343[/url]), but it dosen't work. what else can I do? Try with another kernel?
I also tried this, but it didn't work http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711. I don't know if it helps but i have the bootloader locked.
Sorry if repost, google but didn't find anything related. thanks anyway.
Restore your phone using Sony Update Service, since you have locked bootloader.
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popthosegaskets said:
Restore your phone using Sony Update Service, since you have locked bootloader.
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thanks it worked i installed the ROM and everything was ok, but i didn't like the rom so tried to go back to AOSP, but now i have another problem, I can't pass the Sony logo, I tried sony upade but it say's that i have the latest version, i also tried to flash another image (0.562 and 0.587) but it didn't work. what can I do? Is there a simple way to reset the phone (lol), i can't enter CWM. thanks for the help
dramce said:
thanks it worked i installed the ROM and everything was ok, but i didn't like the rom so tried to go back to AOSP, but now i have another problem, I can't pass the Sony logo, I tried sony upade but it say's that i have the latest version, i also tried to flash another image (0.562 and 0.587) but it didn't work. what can I do? Is there a simple way to reset the phone (lol), i can't enter CWM. thanks for the help
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Repair option in SEUS...
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dramce said:
thanks it worked i installed the ROM and everything was ok, but i didn't like the rom so tried to go back to AOSP, but now i have another problem, I can't pass the Sony logo, I tried sony upade but it say's that i have the latest version, i also tried to flash another image (0.562 and 0.587) but it didn't work. what can I do? Is there a simple way to reset the phone (lol), i can't enter CWM. thanks for the help
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Also .img files can not be flashed on locked bootloaders
Only .ftf files
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Sahaab said:
Also .img files can not be flashed on locked bootloaders
Only .ftf files
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i thought .ftf. and image were the same lol..
lawl ya i cant believe no one noticed u said image above XD
Attitude.SSJ said:
Repair option in SEUS...
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the version i have can only update.
Am I being a total idiot? can you please be little more specific please?
dramce said:
the version i have can only update.
Am I being a total idiot? can you please be little more specific please?
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If you cannot repair with Update Service, try PC Companion. It should offer the repair function.
dramce said:
the version i have can only update.
Am I being a total idiot? can you please be little more specific please?
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Had a similar problem, caused by wrong kernel (at least i think so). Anyho, there was no "repair" option for me either.
What you should do is:
- Flash back to stock GB firmware (0.62)
- Root (using eRoot, it's a one click procedure.)
- Install CWM using RecoveryX is the simplest way i'd say
- Flash the kernel which Jared proposed (can't remember which one sorry)
- boot into CWM, and follow the instructions to install UltimadeHD rom. I'd suggest Tesla's instructions, they are fail-proof. Remember to click on "unlocked bootloader" if your bootloader is locked.
DUnderline said:
Had a similar problem, caused by wrong kernel (at least i think so). Anyho, there was no "repair" option for me either.
What you should do is:
- Flash back to stock GB firmware (0.62)
- Root (using eRoot, it's a one click procedure.)
- Install CWM using RecoveryX is the simplest way i'd say
- Flash the kernel which Jared proposed (can't remember which one sorry)
- boot into CWM, and follow the instructions to install UltimadeHD rom. I'd suggest Tesla's instructions, they are fail-proof. Remember to click on "unlocked bootloader" if your bootloader is locked.
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I think I did it thanks, i used a thread here (LINK), i used the generic stock rom and it solved it, thanks for your help. And thanks to everybody else =)
Hi can anyone advise what the problem could be?
I have been trying to upgrade my Xperia play from Gingerbread to Jellybean and failed,
My handset is Bootloader unlock Status = No, although O2 unlocked the carrier so I could use any carrier.
So when I goto Sony bootloader unlock site the phone will not goto fastboot mode. Just says Waiting
When I open Fashtool I have successfully rooted the phone, but when I try to Flash the phone rather than go into Fastboot mode the just restarts.
I am using Windows 7 64bit.
Any help on getting this done is greatly appreciated
Grover
Umm I think only the simlock has been removed. But the bootloader is still locked and cannot be unlocked. and what button are you pressing to go into flashboot?
ryanperez said:
Umm I think only the simlock has been removed. But the bootloader is still locked and cannot be unlocked. and what button are you pressing to go into flashboot?
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I have used search button whilst plugining in USB.
Does that mean bootloader is locked, so impossible to unlock?
The sticker on the back of the phone is W46. Read somewhere that using Flashtool may damage the phone.
Thanks in advance
Grover
Grover2000 said:
Hi can anyone advise what the problem could be?
I have been trying to upgrade my Xperia play from Gingerbread to Jellybean and failed,
My handset is Bootloader unlock Status = No, although O2 unlocked the carrier so I could use any carrier.
So when I goto Sony bootloader unlock site the phone will not goto fastboot mode. Just says Waiting
When I open Fashtool I have successfully rooted the phone, but when I try to Flash the phone rather than go into Fastboot mode the just restarts.
I am using Windows 7 64bit.
Any help on getting this done is greatly appreciated
Grover
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SIM Unlocking the phone inst the same as Unlocking the Bootloader. If you Have Bootloader unlock Status = No you can still unlock your Bootloader via the Test Point method.
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version of it(insted of a boot.img file).
Look in my signature if you want any FTF kernel.
TheScriptKitty said:
SIM Unlocking the phone inst the same as Unlocking the Bootloader. If you Have Bootloader unlock Status = No you can still unlock your Bootloader via the Test Point method.
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version
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Please note this method only works for xplays made before a certain date. (can't remember exactly when but google will help)
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korrectmethod said:
Please note this method only works for xplays made before a certain date. (can't remember exactly when but google will help)
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I have successfully done the test point via s1 tool method, but I'm not quite sure which version of JB to upload and how to my Xperia Play. Can someone give me a step by step guide on how to flash my phone?
Thanks in advance
Grover
Grover2000 said:
I have successfully done the test point via s1 tool method, but I'm not quite sure which version of JB to upload and how to my Xperia Play. Can someone give me a step by step guide on how to flash my phone?
Thanks in advance
Grover
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Just read the instructions for whatever kernel you are using, and same with the rom you want to install.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39047223
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As above, follow the guide above. Since you unlocked via the testpoint and there's no fastboot, you need to have your kernels in a .ftf file format.
Here's a thread with download links to ftf kernels: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739559
You will need to use flashtool to flash them. The JB ROM can then be flashed via recovery normally.
My Xperia PLAY was locked to O2 as well and testpoint unlocked, and these have been working fine for me so far... although for some reason my phone stopped working with ICS ROMs. GB and JB still works however.
Phone bricked.
I flashed the Lupus JB kernal and then entered recovery menu and deleted formatted and now it just a blank screen as if the phone is off yet plugging in the usb is recognised by computer yet flashtools and Sony companion can't repair or recognise.
Any ideas?
Grover
Exactly what did you delete/format under recovery? All I did was pick the factory reset option, then wiped cache and dalvik cache, and then flashed the ROM and worked fine for me. I'm using version 8 of the kernel however for the extra data space.
Here are the ftf files for the stock original Sony firmware, which you can use to restore your device if flashing goes wrong (.79 is the latest): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43935357&postcount=2
I formatted the file as you did and it came on with a blank lit screen so I flash the default file in firmware a on flash tools to get nothing but a blank dead screen
Any help is greatly appreciated
Grover
1) Download the .79 ftf firmware and place it in Flashtool's firmware folder.
2) Open up flashtool, and plug in the Xperia PLAY in flash mode (hold back button while plugging in USB). Flashtool should report the device is in flash mode.
3) Press the flash button (lightning symbol) and select the stock .79 firmware, then confirm to flash that.
4) Wait for it to finish flashing. Flashtool will then ask you to reboot the device.
5) Unplug the phone and hold the power button until it vibrates. Let go and it should boot back into the stock Xperia software.
It should now be back to stock, and you can attempt to try custom ROMs and kernels again.
Unfortunately this is where the problem lies. Flash tools doesn't recognise that the phone is there hence can't flash it with stock firmware.
It is In a dead state. Is there anyone who offers a service to Unbrick it and what tools are required?
I am not dettered by having bricked my phone, as this is all part of my learning, although I would appreciated a possible fix to Unbrick it.
Thanks in advance
Grover
Have you installed the drivers for the phone from the flashtool driver folder? Have a check here on how to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
KiraYahiroz said:
Have you installed the drivers for the phone from the flashtool driver folder? Have a check here on how to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
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All the drivers where installed as per instruction. The phone is in a state of being off all the time no lights or anything.
The only thing that is heard is the usb sound on the computer when it is connected.
Flashtools Sony Companion doesn't see the phone at all.
grover
TheScriptKitty said:
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version of it(insted of a boot.img file).
Look in my signature if you want any FTF kernel.
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But my bootloader was unlocked Via testpoint and i have both fastboot mode and flash mode working fine, i install kernels via .img like everyone else and im a r800X cdma user.
xdarkmario said:
But my bootloader was unlocked Via testpoint and i have both fastboot mode and flash mode working fine, i install kernels via .img like everyone else and im a r800X cdma user.
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Yes, if you unlocked your Bootloader via the test point method for the R800x and the R800i you should have access to Fast Boot Mode. You only don't get access to Fast Boot Mode if you have "Bootloader unlock status: No"(and unlocked via the Test Point Method), witch is about 100% of R800a users.
As above. Sadly, all phones sold from O2 UK have bootloader unlock as no, so the normal way of unlocking won't work and only the tespoint method is avaliable... So no fastboot. Due to that, I buy my phones unlocked and unbranded now. Luckily thanks to the great developers on here we can still root and play around with custom ROMs.
What version of Windows are you using Grover? I'm not sure if it's related but I have problems with adb/fastboot drivers on Windows 8/8.1 with HTC devices. Everything works perfectly on 7 though.