is there a way to root with flashtool and without fastboot? - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

for some reason i'm not able to get fastboot to connect to my phone
i've read the forums, checked the led is blue, reinstalled the drivers, tried using a different operating system and even replaced the phone
nothing works
but i'm able to connect to adb and flashtool
is there a way to root my phone with flashtool and without having to revert to 2.3.2?

ok i found the solution
for those with windows 7 x64 read this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044201
need to
Go to "C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools" and copy AdbWinApi.dll AdbWinUsbApi.dll to "C:\android-sdk-windows\tools"
my bad, admin can close/delete this thread

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Bricked - Can I save my phone??

Hello
Posted this over in Pauls MoDaCo forum as well but not had any replies yet so thought it best to try here as well.
I've bricked my Desire, phone loads up but the sim and sd card aren't recognised (though I can still use wi fi).
When connecting the phone to my PC (tried windows 7 and XP) the drivers fail to install and I get various faults like the device being recognised as android 1.0 usb to a Qualcomm device.
The phone is still rooted (I can install rooted apps from the market) however after following various unbricking guides I always get stuck at stage 2 (i.e. enable sd card), if the PC won't recognise the device how can i run the 'fastboot oem enableqxdm 0' command?
I've also tried running fastboot using a terminal app on the phone but it doesn't recognise fastboot, should i be in a specific directory on the phone when running this command?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Have you tried using a different jab port? I had to use one at the back of my pc front ports wouldn't install drivers properly.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
You need to follow the guide on modaco for unbricking your device. You have the usb brick, and it can easilly be fixed.
Follow the steps religiously and you will be up n running in no time again.
I've followed the guide lots of time, it's not that long winded so it shouldn't be to hard to follow.
I get stuck on step two, using the fastboot command.
My PC and also tried laptop (Win XP and 7), different USB ports (front and back) but each time it attempts to load drivers and I end up with it either being recognised as an Android 1.0, Android Bootloader Interface or a Qualcomm device. I then run fastboot, and get the device not recognised error.
I've now tried to connect my phone to a windows Xp and 7 PC and a laptop, a Linux laptop and tried using the Tiny Linux root guide to see if that would work, but each time the PC/laptop fails to recognise the phone so can't get into recovery or run the fastboot command.
celticone said:
I've now tried to connect my phone to a windows Xp and 7 PC and a laptop, a Linux laptop and tried using the Tiny Linux root guide to see if that would work, but each time the PC/laptop fails to recognise the phone so can't get into recovery or run the fastboot command.
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You don't need to get into recovery for this.
You have sdk installed, so boot your phone by pressing power while holding down the volume down button.
Use a command prompt on your pc and cd to the tools directory in the sdk. If the sdk is saved to the root of your C: drive on the pc you would type
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cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
When in there type
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fastboot oem enableqxdm 0
This will re-enable your sd card and allow you to continue.
That doesnt work, just stops on the waiting for device line and doesnt continue.
Also using the cmd 'adb devices' shows nothing so I'm guessing my phone isn't recognised on my PC. At the moment it's in fastboot usb (on phone) and in devices on the PC I've got Android Bootloader Interface with the yellow problem sign against it.
thanks for your help, it's appreciated, tried a few forums but no one is that interested in helping.
Cheers
celticone said:
That doesnt work, just stops on the waiting for device line and doesnt continue.
Also using the cmd 'adb devices' shows nothing so I'm guessing my phone isn't recognised on my PC. At the moment it's in fastboot usb (on phone) and in devices on the PC I've got Android Bootloader Interface with the yellow problem sign against it.
thanks for your help, it's appreciated, tried a few forums but no one is that interested in helping.
Cheers
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It definitely sounds like the old usb brick problem, so that's a good thing! When you tried the commands were you booted into fastboot? When you connect the phone to the computer does the phone display change from saying fastboot to fastboot usb? I think thats what it should say, can't remember to be honest!
Have you tried another usb port, and a different cable too?
Edit: I'd also try rebooting the computer to ensure any running process etc are closed.
Got it fixed, final throw of the dice this morning I connected the phone to a Vista laptop and it was recognised straight away, so downloaded HTCSync then ADB tools on to the laptop and finally got the re enable command to work.
Jeez that took for ever, strange that Xp, Win7 and Linux PCs couldn't recognise the phone but Vista did.
Still got it sorted, thanks for the help.
No worries. Glad you got it sorted.
I have almost the same problem.
but with the legend.
SD is not recognized.
Can´t Call,
Can´t connect via USB.
Is there something I can do in the built in terminal in the ROM?

[Q] Stuck in Fastboot Mode?

Hi,
I have an O2 retail Galaxy Nexus. Before I began to use the phone I thought I would root it now.
I've read through the instructions and tips but unfortunately my PC can't find the drivers...
I could still access the phone so I opened the .bat for Windows Superboot.
CMD read < Waiting for Device> so I closed the cmd after waiting.
The phone now seems to be stuck on Fastboot Mode. Holding buttons or using the screen do not do anything.
This is my first Android device.
Is there a way for me to get back to normal phone mode until I sort the drivers?
I would be tempted to remove the battery if this were any other circumstance.
Will the older threads about Fastboot being stuck also work?
Thanks in advance.
I hit this myself and yanked out the battery to overcome it. Sorry if that's not what you want to hear, but I do now have a rooted device.
In response to fastboot freezing at <waiting for device> you need to install the fastboot drivers (these are not included in the root zip). Google around to find the best way to install them, I ended up installing pdanet onto my PC - as this has them included - and then removed the application after the drivers were installed.
Thanks for the reassurance, el3ctrik. Battery pull allowed it to boot normally.
Think I'll wait til the morning before trying again... Read some more articles, and try the pdanet method.
Ta!
I remember struggling with the drivers when I rooted my NS - I also ended up installing PDA net to sort out the issue.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
I'm looking at buying a GNex for next to nothing, but the seller says it's stuck in fastboot. Came across this thread after a search, is this a fixable issue?
You need to install two drivers. Actually, it is the same driver, it just needs to be installed twice - once when your device is booted normally, and once when it is booted in fastboot mode.
I personally would use the Universal Naked Drivers by 1wayjonny that bk201doesntexist mentioned, NOT the PDA drivers or Samsumg drivers or any other ones. 1wayjonny's drivers do not install any other software on your PC - they are just the drivers, unlike the PDA drivers.

[Q] Help with ADB....Question

I am trying to get ADB to work so I can do the unlock bootloader. ADB recognizes my phone while booted up with usb debugging enabled, but when I reboot to fastboot, it does not recognize it.
I've tried different drivers, uninstalling and reinstalling.... no luck.....
Is there anyone that is knowledgeable in this area to assist me? Is there any kind of IRC channel available to get real-time answers?
Please help,
Thanks,
Bob
i am in the same boat. Using windows 7(64 bit). Cannot get the phone recognized in boot loader mode.
diablonyc2 said:
i am in the same boat. Using windows 7(64 bit). Cannot get the phone recognized in boot loader mode.
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Yeah, im on 7 64 bit also..... i've tried disabling digital driver thing at bootup...
device manager see its just fine.... I can access it with adb while the phone is booted up.... as soon as I reboot to fastboot screen the phone cannot be seen by adb devices..... still shows up just fine with no ! in device manager....
... is there anyway to push a stock image and load a factory stock image from the stock recovery? says it needs to be in /cache folder.... i tried pushing a stock image there but it tells me access is denied.... i tried enabling root.... says root not available on production builds..... im lost....
I just tried it on my xp machine and it worked just fine..... weird.. something with 7 64 bit? i tried pda net drivers, samsung, samsung naked 1.7.... all said they were working fine....
adb is for android or recovery
fastboot is for bootloader
adb won't recognise the device when it's in fastboot mode.
Try:
Code:
fastboot devices
And you don't need adb to unlock the bootloader, the command is:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
So not entirely sure why you're chasing adb...
I am in the same boat, what happens for me is that fastboot doesnt even recognize the device. So all in all I can't oem unlock my device.
Using win7 64bit
j1mmyg88 said:
I am in the same boat, what happens for me is that fastboot doesnt even recognize the device. So all in all I can't oem unlock my device.
Using win7 64bit
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The usual recommendation (and what worked for me) is to install PDANet first, just for the drivers. Then fastboot will see your device. You can remove PDANet afterwards and the drivers will remain.
copkay said:
The usual recommendation (and what worked for me) is to install PDANet first, just for the drivers. Then fastboot will see your device. You can remove PDANet afterwards and the drivers will remain.
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fyi - this is what I did, with 64 bit windows 7 - the driver install didn't complete 'til I actually connected the GN in fastboot mode, then win7 installed the driver and I was able to run fastboot successfully.

[Q] Problem with fastboot drivers on windows 7

The title says it all, well most of it. heres the problem:
I want to unlock the bootloader on my Xperia Play, I've tried many different ways to actually get fastboot to detect my phone I installed various drivers for S1 Semcboot but no luck, I also tried installing seus, uninstalling the drivers and letting seus re-install the s1 semcboot drivers but still no luck Ive been at it for a whole day... How can I get fastboot on windows 7 to detect my xperia play which is 100% bootloader unlockable...?
NOTE: The blue power led turns on when I hold search and connect the phone, the computer detects the phone but fastboot doesn't.
I have also tried lollylosts thread for drivers and stuff...
Any help would be appreciated please...
The usb driver file is here
its direct link, should work.
Thankyou but how am I supposed to use that driver?, windows 7 doesnt let me install drivers it only lets me update drivers when i try to update it doesnt install ...
Manny- said:
Thankyou but how am I supposed to use that driver?, windows 7 doesnt let me install drivers it only lets me update drivers when i try to update it doesnt install ...
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Haven't really used Windows for a while but I think you can uninstall then reinstall drivers through device manager
I know you can, I've tried selecting many drivers by browsing and locating the folders but it just wont install...
Which fastboot command are you using?
Manny- said:
Thankyou but how am I supposed to use that driver?, windows 7 doesnt let me install drivers it only lets me update drivers when i try to update it doesnt install ...
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I tried it, my device was detected but fastboot didnt pick the device up its driving my nuts I have no idea what I'm doing wrong
@Michealtbh
I tried this: fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version and also this: fastboot.exe devices, they dont work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23692459
Maybe the files linked in this thread will help you, worth a shot.
Sent from my R800i using XDA
Thanks but made no difference, windows 7 detects the device but fastboot doesn't. :/
ch3mn3y said:
The usb driver file is here
its direct link, should work.
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I still dont get how to install this driver...
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think you manually point to the drivers when your computer says that it doesn't recognise the device. Can't really remember how I installed them lol.
Sent from my R800i using XDA
Manny- said:
Thanks but made no difference, windows 7 detects the device but fastboot doesn't. :/
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maybe you are using an outdated version of fastboot.exe? Have you tried pressing back key on boot or the volume down key? Have you seen your LED indicator turn or blink blue? Have you used tools or apps that can boot you into fastboot mode? are you rooted already? Have you tried following the Sony Ericsson guide on unlocking bootloader? If you followed this correctly especially downloading the right JAVA and latest Android SDK which includes the ADB drivers, then there will be no problems. Rooting and unlocking bootloader is the easiest part in my opinion when modding your Xplay. The hardest part for me was recovering from an almost bricked phone
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
anbu187 said:
maybe you are using an outdated version of fastboot.exe? Have you tried pressing back key on boot or the volume down key? Have you seen your LED indicator turn or blink blue? Have you used tools or apps that can boot you into fastboot mode? are you rooted already? Have you tried following the Sony Ericsson guide on unlocking bootloader? If you followed this correctly especially downloading the right JAVA and latest Android SDK which includes the ADB drivers, then there will be no problems. Rooting and unlocking bootloader is the easiest part in my opinion when modding your Xplay. The hardest part for me was recovering from an almost bricked phone
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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I tried the latest version and others...[1] Yes, I have tried pressing them everythings works as normal.. [2] Yes the LED turns blue doesnt blink though [3] No I havent tried any maybe you could point me in the right direction? [4] The device is rooted, yes [5] Yes I have followed the guide.. [6] and I have installed java and adb and drivers but its on another drive..
Manny- said:
I tried the latest version and others...[1] Yes, I have tried pressing them everythings works as normal.. [2] Yes the LED turns blue doesnt blink though [3] No I havent tried any maybe you could point me in the right direction? [4] The device is rooted, yes [5] Yes I have followed the guide.. [6] and I have installed java and adb and drivers but its on another drive..
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check device manager in control panel and check if ADB driver is showing if not, try reinstalling those java and adroid sdk packages again in C:\
btw latest version puts fastboot.exe in android-platform tools folder
If you are still having trouble installing the fastboot drivers and you are using Windows 7 64bit, try the following link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554805
I had the same problem, but I could fix it by simply adding some lines into the .inf-file.
yesterday i had the same problem hen i tried to boot doomkernel v11. I use this drivers:
http://www.mediafire.com/?1jqvtofgc13figr
and it works (for me)
Thankyou everyone for your help, I will give what you all said a go and will report back here if it worked or not
oh btw @janitory Im using x32 (x86)
EDIT: also I get this error when Im installing the SDK on C:/ "Stopping ADB server failed (code -1)." does that make a difference?
hey guys having the same problem here i have xperia play screen stopped responding on sunday
i tried repairing via the sony tool got modified software error spent most of yesterday dismantling the phone putting back together reinstalling stock firmware turned out i needed to delete the bootloader key to repair done that via blagus and flash tool repaired phone but no joy
turn on phone today and its working again but now i need to unlock the bootloader again ive done all the steps on the sony site but at the getver part it just shows waiting for phone so im stuck at the moment unless one of you guys can help im on win7 32bit also but was able to use fast boot to flash custom kernels etc before today
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i uninstalled the phone in device manager it gave me the option to delete the driver file too i did this reconected the phone it installed and worked first time
Still no luck guys, anyone got a link to a full step by step guide to unlock the bootloader on xperia play using windows 7 x32 (x86) because I'm almost fed up of this
EDIT: Ive deleted the drivers installed loads of other drivers i.e. .inf or whatever files lol still nothing ... I mean what on earth could I be doing wrong

[Q] Can`t root the kindle fire 7 2nd gen 10.2.6

So i have this device and rooting dosent work , it start tha deamon and it sets itself a port but it wont see the device ,even thou i personaly se the drivers by unpacking the exe and updating in device manager.
Whats very strange is that it see`s it as a android adb interface ,but it wont work witch byn4ry root or qmeu
THe only time that it works with is if i start the rooting process on the pc and i restart the device , and before start ,after 2 secon from i push the power button to turn it on it is seen in the root methods and it does what it needs to , but the problem is as soon as the actualy os is on it disconnects and i cant press the restore button ,what shoudi do.
I have a laptop running windows 8 x32
Shoud i try on another laptop runnng xp ?
I`m waiting for your opinnions
Also adb is on in settings ,and install other apps is on aswell
tryed on windosw xp nothing exactlz the same
cosminmocan said:
tryed on windosw xp nothing exactlz the same
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uninstall the current drivers, install the adb drivers, ignoring all errors, try again, PROFIT
Ok so for the past three days I was encountering the same issues running Windows XP, KF2 V. 10.2.6 and my computer would not recognize my kindle even after installing adb drivers and a small window opening after the plug in and saying that an adb device was installed. After much research I was able to figure it out. These are the steps I took:
::FIRST THINGS FIRST::
the steps found on this link DO work; however as I stated above my computer refused to recognize my kf2.
Link:: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36122126
Being that the adb drivers didn't work, on my windows xp, that were made available via QEMU's thread
Link:: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
Go to this link: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/fire/setup.html#step4
and download then extract. Once this is done follow the steps listed.
Once this is done go back to this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36122126
{{{ i would suggest open Bin4arys root and Qemu in different tabs }}}
And follow the steps.
The first being Bin4rys Root steps.
Side note::When you get to the part of opening the RUNME.BAT have the kindle unplugged follow instructions and once prompted plug in the KF2.
The second being Qemu's root.
---Again all steps found on this link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36122126
Good luck, if you're confused just pm me and I will do my best to help out.
The downloading of the sdk manager took me awhile so be patient, it's totally worth the root because I basically have a fully capable android tablet.
Cheers!
Just update the fastboot executables... u might download android sdk.. its better..
Sent from my KFOT using xda app-developers app
The same root method for 10.2.4 works on 10.2.6 fine just tried it and all is good remeber method one first then method 2 if your device becomes very slow and unresponsive mine never but just incase.

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