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[Q] Can't flash with Flashtool

I tried many times and many versions of flashtool but my phone just won't flash any firmware. Unknown source and debugging mode were selected, but I always get Erro Flashing Aborted and it is really starting to annoy me.
Anyone could help????

let me help u out. u should check and do the following steps:
1. Turn on debugging mode + unknown resource in application setting
2. Make sure, drivers for xperia arc fastboot are installed correctly (no yellow hardware warning in "device manager" windows when you use flash mode
3. install sonyerricson software update and update services from sony website (this will correct ur xperia arc driver)
4. Try to update ur firmware from "update services", it will guide u through flash mode. in my case, that will not let me updated bcoz i already unlocked bootloader. The reason i did update via update services is just want it install correct usbdrivers for my arc
5. Go back to flashtool, now i'm pretty sure u can run flashing as smoothly as silk

How do I install those Fastboot drivers?

ratatouille said:
How do I install those Fastboot drivers?
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So, i can assume that u haven't unlocked ur bootloaders
Here, following those steps thoroughly to get it done:
This one tell u how to install fastboot driver:
http://dvpda.com/299/how-to-unlock-bootloaders-on-your-xperia-arc-for-neo-play-pro.html
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this one tell u how to get ur phone rooted:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-root-sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-and-xperia-neo/
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babygau said:
So, i can assume that u haven't unlocked ur bootloaders
Here, following those steps thoroughly to get it done:
This one tell u how to install fastboot driver:
this one tell u how to get ur phone rooted:
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Problem is that my bootloader can't be unlocked... No blue light while holding menu button+connecting cable.

I even tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115542 but it failed on Installing User Data.sin (at only one milimeter from succes). I am going crazy over it.... Had to use SEUS seven times so far to have the phone work again.

did u buy sim-locked phone?

babygau said:
did u buy sim-locked phone?
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Yes but it is now unlocked

I think that's bcoz ur using locked phone, so hope this will solve ur problem
punkmonkey1984 said:
So as you may already be aware phones like mine, (orange uk) have the fastboot locked down, and so we cant unlock the bootloader.
I for one believe it can be accessed but needs a little bit of time and research on getting it done.
This thread is aimed for brain-storming for ideas and collecting them for us to try out,
You can de-brand your phone by flashing the software from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033193
thanks to scott4 for the first upload mirror on page 3
Any ideas on getting the bootloader up and going on locked devices please put them in here
UPDATES
We now have root access thanks to Chainfire's gingerbreak apk which is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
If your getting "could not extract assets" from gingerbreak
try doing
if that Fails try replacing it with rm -r /data/local/tmp
Update 2
Blagus has kindly opened up this thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063394
We need people with a SIM-FREE phone with a LOCKED bootloader to help us all out, so if thats YOU !!!
Help us poor sods with branded handsets please.
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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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Let us know what happens so we could help yo ..

a noob wanting to upgarade to official ics

my brother bought a new arc s and it is on gb and he wants to upgrade to official ics
so i told him wait for me to upgrade it without go to service center and these stuff ... so i am here an i know that u all will help me with that
so i want to upgrade it to ics but with official way " no root no odin no flash no recovery no all that stuff that i did on my galaxy tab cause his mobile at warrenty and ofcourse he wont brick it
so i want the easist way to do that

Use PC Companion/Sony Update Service
Sent from my LT18i

excuse me but what is that ? im strange here i know but i came here cause i know that u will help me
and what about these guide ? what is the difference between these and ur guide ? http://androidadvices.com/update-sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-official-ics-403-firmware/2/#.UE5N3rLibWQ

Just connect phone to computer and let it to instal PC Companion or go here http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/ and download it. This is official software from Sony.

my brother is abroad and he will be back after 2 days so i want to download everything at my pc so as to upgrade his mobile offline can i do it ? or must open pc companion and download the update from the apllication and download it to the arc s ?
also i opend these link http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/software/phones/xperia-arc-s/ and noticed that Latest available software: 4.1.B.0.587 ... is it jelly bean ?
and exactly what is the size for the firmware if i download it with pc companion ?
and really thanks to u all

Read the guides and stickys, it's all there, all you need to do is READ!

believe me i went to these link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188 be4 i posted a new topic and ask about it ... there are alot of topics and alot of links to download and different version !! also after i download a firmware what should i do !!

btw im from egypt so i want arabic in firmware

help please

Mohaakotb said:
help please
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What with?

is there any risk if i updated the mobile by pc companion and internt stops within the process ? cause i have weak internet connection

Mohaakotb said:
is there any risk if i updated the mobile by pc companion and internt stops within the process ? cause i have weak internet connection
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Use the flashtool instead.

Mohaakotb said:
btw im from egypt so i want arabic in firmware
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Search for the middle east ftf it's in here you need to do some searching yourself when you find it use flashtool after reading the guides
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

Plug your phone into the computer and it will then install PC Companion,once it has done this, click the pc companion icon on your pc,it will then proceed to look for the latest update,when done follow the instructions to install the update to your phone,follow this and you should have no problems.
Sent from my LT18i

dead boot my xperia play.. help

is there a chance to repair my xperia play even if its dead.? the repairman said that its dead boot.. they can't repair it.. (((
please if you have a solution please tell me.. (((

bumblegee09 said:
is there a chance to repair my xperia play even if its dead.? the repairman said that its dead boot.. they can't repair it.. (((
please if you have a solution please tell me.. (((
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What is "dead boot"?
Does phone vibrate when powered on?
Any lights on led?
What happened when you plug it PC? (nothing, something...)
What happened when you press search or back and plug it in pc?
What is your model? i,a,at,x?
How your phone died in first place?
Do you have locked/unlocked bootloader?
What was latest firmware/rom installed on phone?
did you overclock it before it died?
If you just saying "help me, my Play is dead" and not providing any info, then no one will be able to help you. Even worse, no one will be willing to even bother asking questions that you should say in first place...
And yes, one of reason your Play don't work is that motherboard is dead, so no one can help you. Just be ready for that answer even if you don't like it

Bakisha said:
What is "dead boot"?
Does phone vibrate when powered on?
Any lights on led?
What happened when you plug it PC? (nothing, something...)
What happened when you press search or back and plug it in pc?
What is your model? i,a,at,x?
How your phone died in first place?
Do you have locked/unlocked bootloader?
What was latest firmware/rom installed on phone?
did you overclock it before it died?
If you just saying "help me, my Play is dead" and not providing any info, then no one will be able to help you. Even worse, no one will be willing to even bother asking questions that you should say in first place...
And yes, one of reason your Play don't work is that motherboard is dead, so no one can help you. Just be ready for that answer even if you don't like it
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yes it vibrate when i try to pwer it on..
when i plug it led turn green
when i plug it to pc there's something.. like a sound when it is being detected and disconnected.
only flash mode i think..
r800i
when i try to update it to latest version
i dont what bootloader is.. (sorry i'm noob.. it's just my firstime)
2.3.3 i think,, gingerbread..
no
thank you for your time and for trying to help me.. its my first time here in forum

Did you ever try to flash you're phone via sus or flashtool? Dead boot state needs ressurection (JTAG)
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app

bumblegee09 said:
yes it vibrate when i try to pwer it on..
when i plug it led turn green
when i plug it to pc there's something.. like a sound when it is being detected and disconnected.
only flash mode i think..
r800i
when i try to update it to latest version
i dont what bootloader is.. (sorry i'm noob.. it's just my firstime)
2.3.3 i think,, gingerbread..
no
thank you for your time and for trying to help me.. its my first time here in forum
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Well, good news, you Play is not tottaly dead (green light means battery is charging and full)
Do you have drivers installed for phone?
-Try the following:
press and hold back button and while keeping it press connect usb to PC. Now right click on "my computer" and choose "manage". click on "device manager". Do you see anything named "sony" there. What exactly does it say? (something like sa102, unknown,etc...)
-Did you try to flash stock firmware with flashtool?
Guide where to download and use it can be found in thread [GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Flashing A FTF File Using Flashtool
And you can download firmware from Xperia Play Index - ROM'S, FIRMWARE, KERNEL'S, GUIDE'S, THEMES, MOD'S second post, choose file named R800i_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftf
-Did you tried to repair with PC companion?
You can download it from Sony's site
-Did you tried repair with Sony update service?
You can find it here

epipok said:
Did you ever try to flash you're phone via sus or flashtool? Dead boot state needs ressurection (JTAG)
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
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i did try via flashtool and the repairman try sus i think.. he said it is dead boot.. he also said that JTAG something.. i dont know what JTAG is and where can i get or do it.. is it expensive.? coz i don't have that much money

Bakisha said:
Well, good news, you Play is not tottaly dead (green light means battery is charging and full)
Do you have drivers installed for phone?
-Try the following:
press and hold back button and while keeping it press connect usb to PC. Now right click on "my computer" and choose "manage". click on "device manager". Do you see anything named "sony" there. What exactly does it say? (something like sa102, unknown,etc...)
-Did you try to flash stock firmware with flashtool?
Guide where to download and use it can be found in thread [GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Flashing A FTF File Using Flashtool
And you can download firmware from Xperia Play Index - ROM'S, FIRMWARE, KERNEL'S, GUIDE'S, THEMES, MOD'S second post, choose file named R800i_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftf
-Did you tried to repair with PC companion?
You can download it from Sony's site
-Did you tried repair with Sony update service?
You can find it here
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thank you for the good news.. actually the repairman said that only JTAG can repair this.. but i think its so expensive.. i don't have much money..
i see it under device manager>usb controller>SEMC flash device.. do i have to update drivers.?
yes i tried to flash stock firmware.. its says that its finish that i unplug my phone and then open it.. but still only vibrates..
i tried it with PC Companion it says that i have a modified software. and in sony update is also like that..

bumblegee09 said:
thank you for the good news.. actually the repairman said that only JTAG can repair this.. but i think its so expensive.. i don't have much money..
i see it under device manager>usb controller>SEMC flash device.. do i have to update drivers.?
yes i try to flash stock firmware.. its says that its finish that i unplug my phone and then open it.. but still only vibrates..
i tried it with PC Companion it says that i have a modified software. and in sony update is also like that..
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Hm, if PC Companion don't work, try Sony's Emma Software
But i am in doubt that you can repair it yourself if Emma doesn't work

Bakisha said:
Hm, if PC Companion don't work, try Sony's Emma Software
But i am in doubt that you can repair it yourself if Emma doesn't work
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if this doesn't work maybe i have no choice but to repair it via JTAG that repairman says.. but it's expensive
do you know where can i find JTAG.?
thank u so much for your help Bakisha

bumblegee09 said:
if this doesn't work maybe i have no choice but to repair it via JTAG that repairman says.. but it's expensive
thank u so much for your help Bakisha
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It is not impossible, but as i said, for you could be very difficult (since you don't know much about Play's hardware and it's probelms)
As FaiselW said, try also to relock bootloader.
Bricking is common fault when doing OTA update on unlocked bootloader
Check this thread also, it might help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019

Bakisha said:
It is not impossible, but as i said, for you could be very difficult (since you don't know much about Play's hardware and it's probelms)
As FaiselW said, try also to relock bootloader.
Bricking is common fault when doing OTA update on unlocked bootloader
Check this thread also, it might help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019
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i will do what you suggest.. thank you for your effort Bakisha..
sorry for the noob question but what is OTA and bootloader.? what is difference between unlocked and locked bootloader.? sorry again fir noob question..

bumblegee09 said:
i will do what you suggest.. thank you for your effort Bakisha..
sorry for the noob question but what is OTA and bootloader.? what is difference between unlocked and locked bootloader.? sorry again fir noob question..
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OTA update - over the air update
For bootloader, use google...
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app

hi i have xperia m i tried to root but now it just shows the booting wave only ...
i try to flash it with flash tool but flashtool says debugging is off
what can i do? plz help me ...hope u r
thank u

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.
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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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