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[Q] Preparing my phone to sell,should I just flash the firmware?

Hello guys,
I am selling my phone so I want to remove root and all personal details
I have removed some system apps too
As of now I am on firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42
Should I just flash my phone using LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42.ftf to make it like new,
Will it give me any problem as I am flashing same firmware again?
I am waiting for your replies
Thanks

If your bootloader is locked then use pc companion, seus or flashtool. If you want it as original then pc companion is your best bet as the flashtool files may be generic rather than specific to your country.
sinkster©

sinkster said:
If your bootloader is locked then use pc companion, seus or flashtool. If you want it as original then pc companion is your best bet as the flashtool files may be generic rather than specific to your country.
sinkster©
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Thanks for your reply sinkster,
PC Companion says that my phone is up to date so I guess I will have to use Flashtool
Hopefully it will remove root and other things that I had done with the phone

xReal said:
Thanks for your reply sinkster,
PC Companion says that my phone is up to date so I guess I will have to use Flashtool
Hopefully it will remove root and other things that I had done with the phone
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You could use the repair function in PCC.
It'll remove root, restore all system apps, etc.

Is there any chance that PC Companion will downgrade the firmware as if that happens then I will have the 0% battery problem?

As far as I know PCC won't downgrade your firmware.

arc dont open after update

hi
i bought a Sony xperia arc lt15a few month ago.
since i got it i just had problems with it ... anyway.
so now i tried to update to android 2.3.4 (last update available)
then the update finished so i tried to turn my phone on and its vibrate 1 time a nothing happen so i tried to let it charge for hours,remove battery and put it back,remove everything and put it back, nothing worked so i tried to repair it with pc companion.I followed every step and now my phone still don't turn on....
to do fast:
phone : Sony Ericsson arc lt15a from rogers Canada
unlock bl:no
rooted:no
flashed:nope again
what used to update : PC companion and seus ?(the update service thing)
thanks if you can solve my problems anyone don't hesitate to ask some question if they are needed
ps:sorry if wrong place i didnt know where to post

Isn't it under warranty still ?
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App

i dont think so

fenek666 said:
i dont think so
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Try flashtool and the right ftf file.
via Sony Ericsson Xperia

sdk16420 said:
Try flashtool and the right ftf file.
via Sony Ericsson Xperia
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ur right,, 5 mins ago i did something wrong and my xperia arc wont open.. it was showing me "Sony Ericsson Make.Believe" and in down right corner "Jaso @ #number of ur kernel#"
i flashed it 2 secs ago and its ok now xD!

like i said i already tryed everything the only rom that work on my cellphone is the rogers 2.3.3 posted by a other member i tried alot of 2.3.4 and none is working i even tried downloading the official one like 5 time trough pc compagnion and nothing work

Pr0xXxY said:
ur right,, 5 mins ago i did something wrong and my xperia arc wont open.. it was showing me "Sony Ericsson Make.Believe" and in down right corner "Jaso @ #number of ur kernel#"
i flashed it 2 secs ago and its ok now xD!
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If your phone bootloader is locked...how did you managed install JasonStein Miui kernel?
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taaviu said:
If your phone bootloader is locked...how did you managed install JasonStein Miui kernel?
Sent via MIUI 2.1.13
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mine is not what should i do i cant flash that one and the official 2.3.4 trough pc compagnion dont work ?

fenek666 said:
mine is not what should i do i cant flash that one and the official 2.3.4 trough pc compagnion dont work ?
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Ups....messed up users.
But if bootloader is OPEN/UNLOCKED. Then use flashtool in development section..
This will do this job fine.
If bootloader is LOCKED/CLOSED, then use official update method..if 1st flash unsucsess...then reflash agent.
Error you getting if drivers or Java is not correctly installed.
Sent via MIUI 2.1.13

well man my bootloader is locked but official dont work on my phone he never open after the official one i tried like 5 time and the only way to make it work again is using a 2.3.3 version trough flashtool that i downloaded some where on the forum

fenek666 said:
well man my bootloader is locked but official dont work on my phone he never open after the official one i tried like 5 time and the only way to make it work again is using a 2.3.3 version trough flashtool that i downloaded some where on the forum
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Are you sure you tried flash correct firmware??
Sent via MIUI 2.1.13

Hey Did You Get Your Phone Working Yet ?

Daxomega007 said:
Hey Did You Get Your Phone Working Yet ?
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well i flashed an 2.3.3 rogers firmware and its now working but i cant get on 2.3.4 for obscure reason
and i tried like 5 different 2.3.4 firmware and they are not working and i also tried to update from the phone which didnt worked and from the computer by update service which didnt worked too

fenek666 said:
well i flashed an 2.3.3 rogers firmware and its now working but i cant get on 2.3.4 for obscure reason
and i tried like 5 different 2.3.4 firmware and they are not working and i also tried to update from the phone which didnt worked and from the computer by update service which didnt worked too
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Unlock bootloader and flash whatever you want.
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how i unlock the bootloader if my phone dont open up when i try to update lol ? and could i update to 2.3.4 with unloacked ?

Maybe you need this toto
fenek666 said:
hi
i bought a Sony xperia arc lt15a few month ago.
since i got it i just had problems with it ... anyway.
so now i tried to update to android 2.3.4 (last update available)
then the update finished so i tried to turn my phone on and its vibrate 1 time a nothing happen so i tried to let it charge for hours,remove battery and put it back,remove everything and put it back, nothing worked so i tried to repair it with pc companion.I followed every step and now my phone still don't turn on....
to do fast:
phone : Sony Ericsson arc lt15a from rogers Canada
unlock bl:no
rooted:no
flashed:nope again
what used to update : PC companion and seus ?(the update service thing)
thanks if you can solve my problems anyone don't hesitate to ask some question if they are needed
ps:sorry if wrong place i didnt know where to post
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Hello i think you need 4 this >>> <toto> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358

Xperia Arc S Problem. Please Help! :(

Hi Guys.
I need your help. I recently bought a second hand Xperia Arc S from a friend.
It had no problems what-so-ever. When I got it I factory data reset it.
It was working fine. Then I unlocked the bootloader rooted it and install cwm.
It was still fine. I then installed Doomlords kernal and installed Titanium Backup.
I removed all the apps and stuff i did not need or want. I made no ackups of the stock rom or any of the apps. Then today i Hard reset it to find i have no lockscreen i dont here a sound when i recive a call ot text and my camera no longer works also usb is not recognised by the phone, so i can't get to mass storage mode meaning i CAN'T USE SEUS OR PCC!. I then went off today and tried to flash the ICS .ftf and I got errors.
WHAT DO I DO! PLEASE HELP I'M A COMPLETE ANDROID NOOB
Thanks in advanced.
Chris

Try relock the bootloader and fix with seus

androidtechdaily said:
Hi Guys.
I need your help. I recently bought a second hand Xperia Arc S from a friend.
It had no problems what-so-ever. When I got it I factory data reset it.
It was working fine. Then I unlocked the bootloader rooted it and install cwm.
It was still fine. I then installed Doomlords kernal and installed Titanium Backup.
I removed all the apps and stuff i did not need or want. I made no ackups of the stock rom or any of the apps. Then today i Hard reset it to find i have no lockscreen i dont here a sound when i recive a call ot text and my camera no longer works. I then went off today and tried to flash the ICS .ftf and I got errors.
WHAT DO I DO! PLEASE HELP I'M A COMPLETE ANDROID NOOB
Thanks in advanced.
Chris
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May be u Have Deleted Those Important apps from system/app .
Because Some of The Apps Are Required For System To Run Properly.
and Check the Flo95 Guide For REMOVAL oF jUNK apps SAFELY.

LDinisPT said:
Try relock the bootloader and fix with seus
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Thats another problem the usb isnt recognised in the phone.

androidtechdaily said:
Thats another problem the usb isnt recognised in the phone.
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Install the relock via flashtool

LDinisPT said:
Install the relock via flashtool
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Where can i find this relock?
Link by any chance?

androidtechdaily said:
Where can i find this relock?
Link by any chance?
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Use this link http://www.mediafire.com/file/g1b5j712ajx4yjd/Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf

Also my home button does not work. but it works while im in cwm

androidtechdaily said:
Also my home button does not work. but it works while im in cwm
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Use the Back button not the home
(I Have to wait 5 minutes beetween post's)

LDinisPT said:
Use the Menu button not the home
(I Have to wait 5 minutes beetween post's)
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I have relocked BL using flashtool on flashmode. Now what?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324703
Update , or try to fix system by PC companion and/or Update service ...,
IF IT DOES NOT WORK WITH PC COMPANION AND UPDATE SERVICE , then flash the official ROM from Sony , ICS version 4.0.4 Manually using Flash tools ..
here is the OFFICIAL ROM to be flashed through Flashtools , no need to Relock your boot loader to flash it ..
ARC S ONLY ! :
http://hotfile.com/dl/157265387/9dc5d9e/LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.World.1254-2184.7z.html
and To help the thread .. here is NORMAL ARC ONLY ! :
http://www.mediafire.com/?rtoaz2tc6c7bsjc
hope it works for you ..
best regards ..

androidtechdaily said:
I have relocked BL using flashtool on flashmode. Now what?
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Reinstall via SEUS ou PCC

cant connect to pc companion just keeps searching for phone and phone just see's usb as a charger. goin to try generics ics. usaually i get an error while flashing

What is SEUS?

androidtechdaily said:
cant connect to pc companion just keeps searching for phone and phone just see's usb as a charger. goin to try generics ics. usaually i get an error while flashing
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SEUS - Sony Ericsson Update Service
Use the link in upper thread of generic ICS 4.0.4 install with flashtool
You can use this link from Sony http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239

if my bl is locked will flashtool still work?

androidtechdaily said:
if my bl is locked will flashtool still work?
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Of course ..
but flashing Unofficial kernel won't let it boot " as I know .. "
I had this problem when I tried to relock my bl and my mobile died for 5 hours cuz It was on unofficial kernel , I wasn't able to unlock it again , and not able to fix by Update service or pc companion ..
until I found that I should have just flashed the official Rom , then I was able to re-unlock the boot loader ..
and play Hack mode and kill my mobile with Cutom Roms again ...

oh okay. Flashing now

i got another error. will post log now.

androidtechdaily said:
oh okay. Flashing now
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Please help me with this issue

i have bought an Xperia Arc S (LT18i) and it have been performing well and I have been updating it regularly using PC companion
but now the battery is suddenly draining to 0% and when i put into the charger it doesn't take more than 5 minutes to find that it is CHARGED
and when i remove it it doesn't last more than half an hour until the battery low alarm
and i don't know anything about flashing or rooting
does any one know how to fix this ?
and here are the phone software information:
-Android version : 4.0.4
-Baseband version : 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-77
-Kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
[email protected] #1
-Build number : 4.1.B.0.587

Try another battery
Sent from my LT15i using xda app-developers app

Have you tried repairing it with PC companion? But it more than likely is the battery, though they shouldn't go suddenly.
Another option is to take the battery out for an hour or so. Probably best to give this a try first, it doesn't cost any money or mess with any apps

Jon565G said:
Have you tried repairing it with PC companion? But it more than likely is the battery.
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+1 to this...
Repairing via PC Companion, or full flashing via SEUS (SUS now) are your solutions.
If problem persists, then your battery is defected probably.

MontyAlHabbash said:
Try another battery
Sent from my LT15i using xda app-developers app
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i have tried changing the battery with a new one but everything is the same maybe some minor changes

mr_torture said:
+1 to this...
Repairing via PC Companion, or full flashing via SEUS (SUS now) are your solutions.
If problem persists, then your battery is defected probably.
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what is a full flashing ?
and what is the best way to make it ?
sorry but i am new to the android OS
and i also experience heating in the upper zone after a short wi-fi usage for 30 miutes or maybe after a long phone call for 15 minutes

i power off my phone at 70-80% to save power and when i start it again it suddenly turns out to be 1%

read this post
might be useful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312398

hossein7292 said:
read this post
might be useful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312398
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but this is for those who downgraded from 2.3.4 to 2.3.2
is this problem caused by updating to the 4.1.B.0.587 and if so does downgrading to GB solve this or there is some hope with ICS :crying:
before i updated last time the phone was amazing but now it is doomed

Can you try installing a generic .587 firmware?
You can download it here:
Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (4.0.4) (1254-2716)
https://hotfile.com/dl/167361348/43349db/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf.html
You can flash this using Flashtool, if you need any help with it I will write you short and easy to understand instructions.
But first download the Sony Update Service and flash your phone over the official software. It's easy to use and all the instructions are within the software so you dont have to search for them. If the problem doesn't go away with sus repair try to flash a rom with Flashtool.

malimukk said:
Can you try installing a generic .587 firmware?
You can download it here:
Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (4.0.4) (1254-2716)
https://hotfile.com/dl/167361348/43349db/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf.html
You can flash this using Flashtool, if you need any help with it I will write you short and easy to understand instructions.
But first download the Sony Update Service and flash your phone over the official software. It's easy to use and all the instructions are within the software so you dont have to search for them. If the problem doesn't go away with sus repair try to flash a rom with Flashtool.
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thank you
I have repaired using pc companion what is the next step ?
how can i flash a rom ?
and i have successfully rooted my device

my xperia arc is keep restartig plz help !!!!!!!!

hey all i'm new here and also i'm beginner in android
i have problem with my xperia arc lt15i
it keep restarting
first sony logo is coming then xperia then the home screen and after a few seconds it restart itself doing the same thing again
i tried to flash the stock rom using flashtool but the flashing process stopped at the beginning i think it because the bootloader is locked
plz help me
thank u
note : sorry for my bad english

Wrong. You can still use Flashtool even with a locked bootloader. If you're new to this, I suggest you use the PC Companion to repair your phone since it is easier.
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popthosegaskets said:
Wrong. You can still use Flashtool even with a locked bootloader. If you're new to this, I suggest you use the PC Companion to repair your phone since it is easier.
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thanks for replying but the PC Companion don't recognize the phone because the phone keep rebooting
and i downloaded 2 different stock roms and the flashtool give me the same error

Try using Sony update service and see if it helps.
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popthosegaskets said:
Try using Sony update service and see if it helps.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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i downloaded the latest version of this program and couldn't find my mobile in it

Did you look carefully? Your phone should be listed there.
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