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Unable to root Xperia Play

I just lost one entire afternoon trying to gain root access to my Xperia Play!
Basically I need to get rid of all the weird apps that came with it, like the chinesse keyboard
I also want to choose a different location to use the sony store for psone games
I tried everything I could find:
gingerbread did nothing for over 30 minutes
superoneclick, using zergrush exploid gets stuck at step 7: waiting for device
with psneuter it freezes at step 5: waiting for device
RootXperiaPlay apparently worked, but when it try to install the superuser app the cmd window say that its a read only file and it does do nothing at all
fastboot didnt work either, I got the unlock key from sony and everything. actually this one flashed my cellphone and now its back to factory conditions, thank god for the gmail contacts. Sadly, this means that I also lost progress in all of my games and, what is worse, the zelda ocarina of time save file, roms and apk for muppen64 xp (the emulator) which is no longer in the play store.
Flashtool didnt work, there is its log
22/044/2012 23:44:35 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
22/044/2012 23:44:36 - INFO - Connected device : R800
22/044/2012 23:44:36 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
22/044/2012 23:44:36 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
22/044/2012 23:44:42 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\R800\busybox\1.19.0\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
22/044/2012 23:44:43 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\custom\root\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
22/044/2012 23:44:44 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
22/045/2012 23:45:04 - INFO - Waiting for device
22/046/2012 23:46:04 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
22/046/2012 23:46:04 - INFO - Running part2 of Root Exploit
22/046/2012 23:46:04 - INFO - Running rootit2
22/046/2012 23:46:04 - ERROR - Cleaning rootit files
Mounting /system R/W
FTError
Xperia play, R800i, 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.69
Any tip will be appreciated.
Thanks!

Ugh, not this again. You have firmware 4.0.2.A.0.69, which is UNROOTABLE. Downgrade to 4.0.2.A.0.58 or lower, then you can root it. Please search first

oops
sorry for that, yesterday I searched everywhere, all other examples had other builds version but didn't say anything about this one

[Q] Root help needed!

hi,
i need help rooting my xperia plat at&t.
the main issue im having is:
- do i need to unlock the bootloader?
when i type the code: *#*#7378423#*#* to see if my bootloader is unlockable, i dont see anytrhing under: Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed
as a matter of fact, there is no rooting status folder at all. hmmmm
then when i put my play into fastboot mode, the light is green, not blue. im holding down the back button. thats the correct one right?
i just want to flash a rom, thats all.
also, flash tool for my mac is not working correctly, it says:
26/005/2013 16:05:36 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
26/005/2013 16:05:36 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 22:58:57
26/005/2013 16:05:36 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
26/005/2013 16:05:43 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
26/005/2013 16:05:45 - INFO - Connected device : R800
26/005/2013 16:05:45 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
26/005/2013 16:05:45 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.3 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 3.0.1.B.0.285
26/005/2013 16:05:49 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
26/005/2013 16:05:50 - INFO - Decrypting /Applications/FlashTool.app/Contents/MacOS/custom/root/ZergRush/zergrush.tar.uue.enc to /Applications/FlashTool.app/Contents/MacOS/custom/root/ZergRush/zergrush.tar.uue
26/005/2013 16:05:51 - INFO - Connected device : R800
26/005/2013 16:05:51 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
26/005/2013 16:05:51 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.3 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 3.0.1.B.0.285
26/005/2013 16:05:54 - INFO - Pushing /Applications/FlashTool.app/Contents/MacOS/custom/root/ZergRush/zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
26/005/2013 16:05:54 - INFO - Pushing /Applications/FlashTool.app/Contents/MacOS/./devices/R800/busybox/1.20.2/busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
26/005/2013 16:05:55 - INFO - Pushing /Applications/FlashTool.app/Contents/MacOS/custom/root/subin/Superuser/su to /data/local/tmp/su
26/005/2013 16:05:55 - INFO - Pushing /Applications/FlashTool.app/Contents/MacOS/custom/root/subin/Superuser/Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
26/005/2013 16:05:57 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
26/006/2013 16:06:16 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced
26/008/2013 16:08:10 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
26/008/2013 16:08:15 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work
26/008/2013 16:08:15 - INFO - Cleaning files
any thoughts/comments/help would be very nice.
thanks,
Alex

First of all the entry in the Service menu is for the bootloader and has nothing to do with rooting your Phone. The bootloader is comparable to the bios in a pc. What you want, is to gain access to the root fodler of your device which is read-only by default.
Holding back puts the device in flashmode not fastboot-mode (which you dont want). Green=flash Blue=fastboot
Easiest way to root is to use flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299

Luxxuor said:
First of all the entry in the Service menu is for the bootloader and has nothing to do with rooting your Phone. The bootloader is comparable to the bios in a pc. What you want, is to gain access to the root fodler of your device which is read-only by default.
Holding back puts the device in flashmode not fastboot-mode (which you dont want). Green=flash Blue=fastboot
Easiest way to root is to use flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
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like i said, it wont work.
did you see the list of info i get???

OFFICIAL UPDATED Flashtool 0.9.13.0 for ALL XPERIA (Windows)

Latest Flashtool 0.9.13.0 for ALL XPERIA (Windows)
Windows Edition - v0.9.11.0 - MD5 : A0F880F3CF420A31D86026F49A2013D7
Updated on 12/06/2013 ©2011 by Androxyde
More information at http://androxyde.github.com/
Flashtool Release Notes:
* 0.9.13
This version is a big split with every previous ones.
And not fully featured as previous can be.
I changed the UI framework from Swing to SWT because of a better integration with Mac UI.
Here is what is missing from previous releases :
- No multilingual UI
- No recovery installer
- No kernel installer (for 2010 devices)
- No ROM cleaner.
- Cannot Add/Edit/Remove devices.
No TA hex editor (in pro mode)
Version fully compatible with all 2013 devices (Z1/Z Ultra/Tablet Z etc etc)
Unified Bootloader unlock feature with the new BLU icon. No more unlock plugin.
As for flashing, BLU is available even without any connected device, even with
unrecognized devices.
Updated SuperSU package. Added servicemnu root hack
(works with Z1/Z Ultra)
Known working for Xperia T/V too
Added TA partition backup/restore. Using this feature, you can backup TA before unlock.
Restore TA will relock the devicee and get DRM back as well as BE2
(full complete relock). You cannot count on this feature if ever your device is
already unlocked. Missuse of this feature can brick the device
Introduction to Flashtool:
Flashtool is a flashing software that can be used to :
1. Flash original Images (Android 1.6, 2.1, 2.3 Images)
2. Root your phone
3. Install Recovery, Busybox, custom kernels
4. Clean your Rom (remove /system/apps apps of your choice)
(Be careful, unless you really know what you do, do not modify the default list.
This can make your phone stuck at the SE Logo)
5. Clear dalvik cache
6. Optimize (install of JIT v2)
(Disabled in 0.4, will readd it as a plugin for 2.1 phones only)
7. Customize (installs apps found in the custom/apps folder of the flashtool)
8. Clean uninstalled (remove any references to system apps removed in the
Clean (root needed) step)
9. Edit any text file on the device
10. Rebrand your device
Download Link
https://mega.co.nz/#!d4lx1bZQ!Ltt8Bw...Rvh0Z2ZMl-kCn0
Thanks for mirror @marco.it
FAQ.
Q : Can Flashtool unlock bootloader for a first time unlock ?
A : Yes, it does it using official sony method (get key, then issue the right fastboot command)
Q : Can Flashtool relock bootloader ?
A : Yes
Q : Can Flashtool unlock bootloader after a relock ?
A : Yes.
With this release, before unlocking first time, root your device and you will be able to backup your TA partition (Raw ta backup). By doing this, you will be able to relock / restore your TA partition and have back BE2 and all DRM keys.
Happy flashing
HIT THANKS BUTTON IF IT HELPED

majeed619 said:
Latest Flashtool 0.9.11.0 for ALL XPERIA (Windows)
Windows Edition - v0.9.11.0 - MD5 : A0F880F3CF420A31D86026F49A2013D7
Updated on 12/06/2013 ©2011 by Androxyde
More information at http://androxyde.github.com/
Flashtool Release Notes:
* 0.9.11
This version is a big split with every previous ones.
And not fully featured as previous can be.
I changed the UI framework from Swing to SWT because of a better integration with Mac UI.
Here is what is missing from previous releases :
- No multilingual UI
- No recovery installer
- No kernel installer (for 2010 devices)
- No ROM cleaner.
- Cannot Add/Edit/Remove devices.
No TA hex editor (in pro mode)
Version fully compatible with all 2013 devices (Z/ZL/Tablet Z etc etc)
Unified Bootloader unlock feature with the new BLU icon. No more unlock plugin.
As for flashing, BLU is available even without any connected device, even with
unrecognized devices.
Updated SuperSU package. Added servicemnu root hack
(works with Z/ZL for all FW up to .434)
Known working for Xperia T/V too
Added TA partition backup/restore. Using this feature, you can backup TA before unlock.
Restore TA will relock the devicee and get DRM back as well as BE2
(full complete relock). You cannot count on this feature if ever your device is
already unlocked. Missuse of this feature can brick the device
Introduction to Flashtool:
Flashtool is a flashing software that can be used to :
1. Flash original Images (Android 1.6, 2.1, 2.3 Images)
2. Root your phone
3. Install Recovery, Busybox, custom kernels
4. Clean your Rom (remove /system/apps apps of your choice)
(Be careful, unless you really know what you do, do not modify the default list.
This can make your phone stuck at the SE Logo)
5. Clear dalvik cache
6. Optimize (install of JIT v2)
(Disabled in 0.4, will readd it as a plugin for 2.1 phones only)
7. Customize (installs apps found in the custom/apps folder of the flashtool)
8. Clean uninstalled (remove any references to system apps removed in the
Clean (root needed) step)
9. Edit any text file on the device
10. Rebrand your device
Download Link
http://sdrv.ms/ZJN81O
HIT THANKS BUTTON IF IT HELPED
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THANK YOU! Every link I was finding was around a 45 min download!

thanks for the link.. i hope that i finally can unbrick my ZQ -.- he's stucked in Sony logo

http://postimg.org/image/jnx079uwd/
I have problem downloading flashtool driver of xperia arc s
As you can see I attached picture.

Bassheadzero said:
thanks for the link.. i hope that i finally can unbrick my ZQ -.- he's stucked in Sony logo
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Just simply flash the compatible ftf file for your device using flashtool
Your phone will be fine I faced the same issue few weeks back

sanjulgupta said:
Just simply flash the compatible ftf file for your device using flashtool
Your phone will be fine I faced the same issue few weeks back
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Oh many thanks mate, I already get solved this problem flashing a ftf fw!
Cherrs!

This may be a dumb question, but I'll ask it anyways.
I have an Xperia ZL that was purchased from bell. I know it has a locked bootloader that cannot be unlocked through the official Sony tool, so i'm wondering if it can be unlocked with this flashtool?
If so that would be awesome.
If not, I'll be supremely unimpressed with Sony.
Sent from my C6506 using xda premium

Folder is empty! Kindly re-upload.

I agree

Folder is empty

Hey guys, after some serious digging, I found it here. http://www.flashtool.net/download.html

-NM

stevessvt said:
Hey guys, after some serious digging, I found it here. http://www.flashtool.net/download.html
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not a valid windows 32 application.

alex4659 said:
not a valid windows 32 application.
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Really? Did you try this version of it?
Windows Edition : v0.9.11.0 – MD5 : A0F880F3CF420A31D86026F49A2013D7
It worked just fine for me and several others.

Folder is empty , Kindly reupload and update the links

stevessvt said:
Really? Did you try this version of it?
Windows Edition : v0.9.11.0 – MD5 : A0F880F3CF420A31D86026F49A2013D7
It worked just fine for me and several others.
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yes i did.
im using parallels desk top for mac so im downloading it for my macbook pro as well.
you dont by chance have a direct link to a ftf to a pre rooted firmware (i think gingerbread) for the xperia x10s do you?
thanks again,
Alex
---------- Post added at 08:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:39 PM ----------
this is what i get when i try to flash the kernel-4.3-v21.ftf:
Note, my phone is stuck at the sony ericsson screen
27/044/2013 20:44:23 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
27/044/2013 20:44:23 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
27/044/2013 20:44:23 - INFO - libusb version 1.0.15
27/044/2013 20:44:27 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/044/2013 20:44:39 - INFO - Selected es209ra / 21 / 4.3.X
27/044/2013 20:44:39 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
27/044/2013 20:44:39 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/044/2013 20:44:49 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/044/2013 20:44:50 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/044/2013 20:44:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/044/2013 20:44:50 - INFO - Device ready for R/W.
27/044/2013 20:44:50 - INFO - Reading device information
27/044/2013 20:44:50 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - INFO - Current device : X10i - CB511PDEG8 - 1241-1846_R1C - 1227-4612_3.0.1.G.0.75 - WORLD-1-4-8_3.0.1.G.0.75
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - INFO - Processing loader
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - INFO - Checking header
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/044/2013 20:44:53 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/044/2013 20:44:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/044/2013 20:44:59 - INFO - Device disconnected
---------- Post added at 08:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:47 PM ----------
SnakeEyesNinja said:
Folder is empty , Kindly reupload and update the links
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dito

Mega.co.nz mirror:
https://mega.co.nz/#!d4lx1bZQ!Ltt8BwMnkRTWPUNzZDwZ7AzIDaEGLRvh0Z2ZMl-kCn0

with this version of Flash tool i'm not seeing a xperia ion option. Is there another phone that is identical to mine within those options?

montrese04 said:
with this version of Flash tool i'm not seeing a xperia ion option. Is there another phone that is identical to mine within those options?
Click to expand...
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HOPE IT WORKS :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812168

ERROR SIN verification failed
I have a question about flashtool 0.9.13.0:
What does mean 'SIN verification failed'? Is there a problem in the ftf file itself, in the configuration of flashtool or between ftf file and phone (baseband, bootloader, etc)?
Thanks for any hints,
Alexej

XPERIA PLAY Unresponsive touchscreen + Phone would not boot

Help! I have been trying to fix my phone using Flash tool. I searched threads hoping they have an answer to same problem as I have. But all the posts are different, or it's 2 or 3 years old..
First my phone's touch screen is unresponsive, but I managed to navigate around using the hardkeys..
Now, the phone wouldnt boot up, it's stuck in the Sony Ericsson logo. but whenever I plug it in the PC or charger it would boot all the way..
Why is this happening? I rooted my phone but didnt unlocked the bootloader, and I bought it in the UK.
I am trying to flash an original firmware that I got somewhere, because the links provided on some threads here wont allow me to download it, says not available on my geographic location or something.. (I am in Florida, and yes, I have tried using proxy or hotspotshield)
Here is my problem:
08/002/2013 11:02:21 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
08/002/2013 11:02:22 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
08/002/2013 11:02:22 - INFO - Start Flashing
08/002/2013 11:02:22 - INFO - Processing loader
08/002/2013 11:02:22 - INFO - Checking header
08/002/2013 11:02:22 - INFO - Ending flash session
08/002/2013 11:02:22 - ERROR -
08/002/2013 11:02:22 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
anybody help me with this or does anybody have better suggestion?

You can try these, this is two sites. One is a list of FTF files needed to flash in flashtool. First was made by fma965, I followed with my collection to preserve these files as much as possible:
fma965 (if these work you should totally thank him)
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=3637
My backup collection of FTF Files:
http://d-h.st/users/jgregoryj1/?fld_id=19757#files
Let me know if these work, if not I can try another method.

The version I need is 4.0.2.A.0.42 UK version and that wasn't included in your's or his so I downloaded the R800i_2.3.3_UK_Generic.tft and tried.
but I got the same outcome
08/055/2013 12:55:28 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
08/055/2013 12:55:28 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
08/055/2013 12:55:28 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Connected device : R800
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.15.3 (2010-02-06 17:13:19 CET) multi-call binary
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.0.2.A.0.42
08/055/2013 12:55:35 - INFO - Installing toolbox to device...
08/055/2013 12:55:35 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ftkit.tar to /data/local/tmp
08/055/2013 12:55:35 - INFO - Running installftkit as root thru sysrun
08/055/2013 12:55:36 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
08/055/2013 12:55:56 - INFO - Selected R800i_2.3.3_UK_Generic.ftf
08/055/2013 12:55:56 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
08/055/2013 12:55:57 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
08/056/2013 12:56:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Start Flashing
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Processing loader
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Checking header
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Ending flash session
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - ERROR -
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I also did search about this and found a post where someone suggested to update the flashtool's driver.
I followed the instructions but I always get INSTALL FAILED..

Hmmm.... let me do some thinking and see what I can come up with... also you wouldnt happen to have the firmware saved would you? As neither myself nor fma965 have it?
Probably not, trying to collect and save as many firmwares as possible...

No sorry :/ I have no knowledge of doing that.. but i've read somewhere that you can use 2.3.3 UK Generic as substitute for android 2.3.4 firmware 4.0.0.A.42 UK. they say that's good as same, is that right?

UK is 2.3.3. Most other official roms are 2.3.4. Most newer custom roms take updates from other 2011 xperia phone and combine with our device to make unofficial 2.3.7 custom roms.
Sent from my R800at using xda premium

quiksilver669 said:
The version I need is 4.0.2.A.0.42 UK version and that wasn't included in your's or his so I downloaded the R800i_2.3.3_UK_Generic.tft and tried.
but I got the same outcome
08/055/2013 12:55:28 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
08/055/2013 12:55:28 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
08/055/2013 12:55:28 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Connected device : R800
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.15.3 (2010-02-06 17:13:19 CET) multi-call binary
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.0.2.A.0.42
08/055/2013 12:55:35 - INFO - Installing toolbox to device...
08/055/2013 12:55:35 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ftkit.tar to /data/local/tmp
08/055/2013 12:55:35 - INFO - Running installftkit as root thru sysrun
08/055/2013 12:55:36 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
08/055/2013 12:55:56 - INFO - Selected R800i_2.3.3_UK_Generic.ftf
08/055/2013 12:55:56 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
08/055/2013 12:55:57 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
08/056/2013 12:56:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Start Flashing
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Processing loader
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Checking header
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Ending flash session
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - ERROR -
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I also did search about this and found a post where someone suggested to update the flashtool's driver.
I followed the instructions but I always get INSTALL FAILED..
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Are u using Windows 8???
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

Yes, I am using Windows 8. Is that whats causing this? Any suggestion?

quiksilver669 said:
Yes, I am using Windows 8. Is that whats causing this? Any suggestion?
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Yes in Windows 8 u should disable drive signature to install flashmode and fastboot drivers for this go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35386496
After installing drivers start flashing and see what happens
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

it's still the same :/
i'll try it on my bros windows 7 laptop.
EDIT:
Flashtool still doesnt work. I tried the SE update on the windows 7 laptop and it worked. Updated and all, but still my phone wouldnt boot without plugging it to a PC or a charger.
And the touchscreen is still unresponsive.
:/
EDIT again:
I got flashtool to work. I have always run the Flashtool64 and always got the same error.
After everything, I tried to run the other Flashtool and it WORKED! MY DEVICE IS BOOTING ALL BY ITSELF NOW.
but the touch screen is still unresponsive.. any solutions for that? ^__________^

Possible marshmallow root with locked boot-loader?

(not sure what thread to put it in)
I doubt this will work but i was using sony mobile flasher by androxyde and so my phone came up with root denied so I clicked on the root section and tried them all didn't work until i clicked on service menu and I got this
03/047/2016 19:47:53 - INFO - Pushing C:\Users\Myname\.flashTool\devices\busybox\1.20.2\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
03/047/2016 19:47:54 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Supersu\su to /data/local/tmp/su
03/047/2016 19:47:54 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Supersu\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
03/047/2016 19:47:54 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Supersu\install-recovery.sh to /data/local/tmp/install-recovery.sh
03/047/2016 19:47:54 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Supersu\99SuperSUDaemon to /data/local/tmp/99SuperSUDaemon
03/047/2016 19:47:55 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ServiceMenu\onload.sh to /data/local/tmp/
03/047/2016 19:47:55 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ServiceMenu\getroot.sh to /data/local/tmp/
03/047/2016 19:47:55 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ServiceMenu\install-recovery.sh to /data/local/tmp/
03/048/2016 19:48:13 - INFO - Look at your phone. Choose Service Test, then Display.
03/048/2016 19:48:13 - INFO - Waiting for uevent_helper rw
03/048/2016 19:48:15 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
03/048/2016 19:48:16 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia M5
03/048/2016 19:48:16 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
03/048/2016 19:48:16 - INFO - Android version : 6.0 / kernel version : 3.10.72+ / Build number : 30.2.A.1.21
03/048/2016 19:48:16 - INFO - Root access denied
03/048/2016 19:48:19 - INFO - Waiting for rooted shell
03/048/2016 19:48:20 - INFO - Root achieved. Installing root files. Device will reboot. Please wait.
03/048/2016 19:48:20 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ServiceMenu\installsu.sh to /data/local/tmp/
but I just hard bricked my phone and just got it back so I don't want to try it but if anyone is willing to try that would be great

It's simple: starting with Marshmallow update, Xperia M5 now have verified boot (dm-verity) enabled, just like all other Xperia devices from 2015 and onwards (some older Xperia devices also got dm-verity through a firmware update). That means it doesn't matter if you find a working exploit or not, modifying a single byte of the system partition will simply fail dm-verity checks and as result your phone won't boot (that's apparently what happened to your phone, you managed to modify the system partition and as result it refused to boot). No write access to system partition means no way to install su binary and other required files.
In other words, the ages of root with a locked bootloader are gone, unlocking the bootloader (so you can flash a modified kernel with dm-verity disabled or a systemless root solution) is the only way to get root now.

mbc07 said:
It's simple: starting with Marshmallow update, Xperia M5 now have verified boot (dm-verity) enabled, just like all other Xperia devices from 2015 and onwards (some older Xperia devices also got dm-verity through a firmware update). That means it doesn't matter if you find a working exploit or not, modifying a single byte of the system partition will simply fail dm-verity checks and as result your phone won't boot (that's apparently what happened to your phone, you managed to modify the system partition and as result it refused to boot). No write access to system partition means no way to install su binary and other required files.
In other words, the ages of root with a locked bootloader are gone, unlocking the bootloader (so you can flash a modified kernel with dm-verity disabled or a systemless root solution) is the only way to get root now.
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I bricked my phone because I'm an idiot not because of that and I was on lollipop when I did it

"Hard bricked and got it back" - HOW?????
ih8redsn0w said:
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... but I just hard bricked my phone and just got it back ...
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Hi there, this quote is extremely interesting!
What do you mean with "just got it back"? Got it back to booting...? Or got it back from a warranty repair?
Please let us know what we have to do to get our's back too... I hard bricked mine and don't seem to find a way to unbrick it. And more of us with the same problem are out there... THANKS indeed!