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Flashtool Help?

I get the folowing error ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed"; whenever I try to flash anything via flashtool ; happens when flashing random files(within the ftf) but if I simply flash the kernel it seems to run fine.
Using windows 7 32 bit if that helps...I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling,different ftfs & turning off my antivirus.
EDIT- Haven't tried flashing on a different computer but would rather get it fixed on my pc.

Nabeel_Nabs said:
I get the folowing error ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed"; whenever I try to flash anything via flashtool ; happens when flashing random files(within the ftf) but if I simply flash the kernel it seems to run fine.
Using windows 7 32 bit if that helps...I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling,different ftfs & turning off my antivirus.
EDIT- Haven't tried flashing on a different computer but would rather get it fixed on my pc.
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are you using the update version of flash tool? gui window?

It's the latest one available 0.6.9.1.Its working on a machine using windows XP...

Nabeel_Nabs said:
It's the latest one available 0.6.9.1.Its working on a machine using windows XP...
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from experience it might be a bad file what are you on? verizon? at t? etc? i have files for ya i can upload and you can try relfashing it by of course holding back botton and turn it on
also need more info like what is your phone version etc, what file are you using when you open flashing from flashtool etc,
also flash tool and kernal flashing is diff kernal is fastboot, flashtool are for roms or stock, depending on which you use of course

biggyhead said:
from experience it might be a bad file what are you on? verizon? at t? etc? i have files for ya i can upload and you can try relfashing it by of course holding back botton and turn it on
also need more info like what is your phone version etc, what file are you using when you open flashing from flashtool etc,
also flash tool and kernal flashing is diff kernal is fastboot, flashtool are for roms or stock, depending on which you use of course
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No its definately not that ; I've tried flashing 4 files 2 of which i downloaded twice and one which I made myself using flashtool - I have a O2 R800i which is bootloader unlocked and sim unlocked by O2 ; All 4 of these files worked first time when I flashed them on my XP system.

If it worked on an XP before, do you have Flashtool set to run in compatibility mode?

lightningdude said:
If it worked on an XP before, do you have Flashtool set to run in compatibility mode?
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It works on my xp machine now, and has never worked on my windows 7 machine, compatibility mode changes nothing...
Sent from my R800i using XDA

Nabeel How have You Unlocked by O2 Bootloader and Sim They dont allow it? Did you Do it by O2 + If you need Remote Assistance download Team viwer and i can help u

No I dont need remote assistance ; just a fix . I'm not a noob when it comes to computers - although I'm not an expert either i.e. I know more than an average person. I phoned O2 and asked them to unlock my sim a couple of months ago and a couple of days ago unlocked my bootloader via omnius.

Nabeel_Nabs said:
No I dont need assistance ; just a fix . I'm not a noob when it comes to computers - although I'm not an expert either i.e. I know more than an average person. I phoned O2 and asked them to unlock my sim a couple of months ago and a couple of days ago unlocked my bootloader via omnius.
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if thats so just download a kernal fastboot that ****z with a stock zip or rom

biggyhead said:
if thats so just download a kernal fastboot that ****z with a stock zip or rom
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I'd rather boot up my slow windows xp computer, getting flashtool to work on my computer seems to be more hassle than doing that.

Nabeel_Nabs said:
I'd rather boot up my slow windows xp computer, getting flashtool to work on my computer seems to be more hassle than doing that.
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lawl it takes the same amout of time to zip something then to flash or boot up a pc LMAO

biggyhead said:
lawl it takes the same amout of time to zip something then to flash or boot up a pc LMAO
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Exactly,booting up the pc seems much easier as well.

try using an older version? cause i havent updated my flashtool and im still using an old version thats not 0.6.9.1 and i have no problems at all

I had a older flashtool before , still gave me an error (Can't remember if it was the same one).

Nabeel_Nabs said:
I had a older flashtool before , still gave me an error (Can't remember if it was the same one).
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do you fix ur problem???
becuase i faced this problem two days ago
and i have r800i and my phone just vibrate
thanks

[Q] Root not working Xperia Play 800i

Hi everyone, first post here, I only just discovered the whole rooting thing, despite normally being up on all this hacking and modding stuff.
I have a Sony Ericson Xperia Play R800i, Android Version Gingerbread 2.3.4, Build Number 4.0.2.A.0.42, no carrier.
After trying Flashtool and noting that ZergRush no longer works, I found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240285&highlight=root
It seemed to work, installed Superuser, and Titanium worked for a few minutes until I decided to reboot my phone.
After that, Superuser doesn't seem to work at all. It fails to load when an app is asking for access, and it also fails to update when requestiong root access. Sometimes it will say 'fail', and other times it will simply stop working.
Anyone have any idea how to get it to work again? I've tried to regular stuff, clearing data, reinstalling the apps, unrooting and rerooting through the same app.
I'm stumped.
EDIT:
After a little playing around, I managed to get root access again. At least until I took out my USB cable.
As soon as I removed the cable, SuperUser started acting up and it's exactly as it was before.
Could this be an issue with my phone, or am I doing something wrong?
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I've found that I can only retain root while my USB cable is plugged in and Debugging is enabled. Is there a way to ensure I have permanent root, seeing as I don't seem to be able to keep it?

Flash your xperia using 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware. I think your kernel is not rootable. Flash it to a rootable kernel before rooting. Ask Mr. Google where to download those firmwares

Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240285

Hey guys,
I got it to stick! I just need to leave USB Debugging turned on, I think.
Eh, who knows, at least it's working.
@lucasmoney10 That's the same app I used, I think you even used the same link that I posted... Cheers anyway.
Thanks for the advice and ideas guys, turns out I'm just a bit new to this whole deal.

robelse1992 said:
Hey guys,
I got it to stick! I just need to leave USB Debugging turned on, I think.
Eh, who knows, at least it's working.
@lucasmoney10 That's the same app I used, I think you even used the same link that I posted... Cheers anyway.
Thanks for the advice and ideas guys, turns out I'm just a bit new to this whole deal.
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oh sorry i put the wrong link
try install/reinstall the drivers from flashtools folder and root again just for se if works.

[Q] Xperia play is stuck at sony ericcson logo, unable to turn off, not found on pc

my Xperia Play R800i will not turn on anymore after i tried to flash a rom... i dont exactly remember which one it was... i hope its not important
what my phone does is showing the Sony Ericsson logo and just stays there... i had it on the entire day just be sure that i wasnt doing something in the background or anything ...
but i never did it on my phone yet... (maybe better if never did this now i think of it)
but anyway pc companion says "null" and thats all it will say further it cannot detect my phone or do anything with it
i hope flashtool works if anyone is willing to lead me through it.
i dont have warranty anymore.

MausHaxxi said:
my Xperia Play R800i will not turn on anymore after i tried to flash a rom... i dont exactly remember which one it was... i hope its not important
what my phone does is showing the Sony Ericsson logo and just stays there... i had it on the entire day just be sure that i wasnt doing something in the background or anything ...
but i never did it on my phone yet... (maybe better if never did this now i think of it)
but anyway pc companion says "null" and thats all it will say further it cannot detect my phone or do anything with it
i hope flashtool works if anyone is willing to lead me through it.
i dont have warranty anymore.
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Would you happen to have a custom kernel? Which Sony Ericsson logo is it, the non-moving one or the animated one?
Now, you wouldn't have happened to install a CyanogenMod, Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean rom, would you? I know you don't remember which rom you installed, just trying to spark a memory. Anyway, if you did so, then all you need to do is flash a compatible kernel. You see, if the Sony Ericsson logo you are seeing is the non-moving one, then you have the stock kernel, the one that's incompatible with the aforementioned roms.
If you don't want to get involved with this kernel business, then I've provided a Flashtool guide, so you can at least get your phone to a working, albeit factory reset, state:
First, install Flashtool.
Go here and find what you think your stock firmware was, download it.
Place the .ftf file in your Flashtool/firmwares directory.
Open Flashtool (as administrator if necessary) and click on the lightning bolt in the Flashtool window. Highlight Flashmode and select OK. A new window shall pop-up.
Select your downloaded firmware. I should read "R800i" in the first box and "4.0.2.A.0.XX" (with the "XX" being the number of the version you downloaded) in the second, the contents of the third box varies, so disregard it. There are many options for what to keep/replace during flashing, but I'd recommend leaving them as they are. Select OK. The window will now close and a new window will pop-up shortly after.
This window will detail the proceeding steps: With your turned-off phone (make sure its battery is intact), hold the back key (the leftmost one) while inserting the usb from your computer to your phone, continue holding the key until the window closes, DO NOT REMOVE THE USB.
The Flashtool window will now begin streaming various lines detailing its progress, all you need to look for is the line detailing a successful flash which with then tell you to disconnect your phone, now you can remove the USB.
Go ahead and close the remaining Flashtool window, your phone should now be back to default, factory reset, everything except your phone's bootloader and SIM unlocked statuses, they should be how you left them before.

thanks!
Toasty Clown said:
Would you happen to have a custom kernel? Which Sony Ericsson logo is it, the non-moving one or the animated one?
Now, you wouldn't have happened to install a CyanogenMod, Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean rom, would you? I know you don't remember which rom you installed, just trying to spark a memory. Anyway, if you did so, then all you need to do is flash a compatible kernel. You see, if the Sony Ericsson logo you are seeing is the non-moving one, then you have the stock kernel, the one that's incompatible with the aforementioned roms.
If you don't want to get involved with this kernel business, then I've provided a Flashtool guide, so you can at least get your phone to a working, albeit factory reset, state:
First, install Flashtool.
Go here and find what you think your stock firmware was, download it.
Place the .ftf file in your Flashtool/firmwares directory.
Open Flashtool (as administrator if necessary) and click on the lightning bolt in the Flashtool window. Highlight Flashmode and select OK. A new window shall pop-up.
Select your downloaded firmware. I should read "R800i" in the first box and "4.0.2.A.0.XX" (with the "XX" being the number of the version you downloaded) in the second, the contents of the third box varies, so disregard it. There are many options for what to keep/replace during flashing, but I'd recommend leaving them as they are. Select OK. The window will now close and a new window will pop-up shortly after.
This window will detail how the preceding steps: With your turned-off phone (make sure its battery is intact), hold the back key (the leftmost one) while inserting the usb from your computer to your phone, continue holding the key until the window closes, DO NOT REMOVE THE USB.
The Flashtool window will now begin streaming various lines detailing its progress, all you need to look for is the line detailing a successful flash which with then tell you to disconnect your phone, now you can remove the USB.
Go ahead and close the remaining Flashtool window, your phone should now be back to default, factory reset, everything except your phone's bootloader and SIM unlocked statuses, they should be how you left them before.
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Thanks, i will try this when im home tonight
i will tell you if i got it working again lol (ps. i aint a noob... i never got freezings before... i was just being cautious so i wont break it behond repair LOL)

ALMOST fixed
ok it works again now. but now it asks me to download settings ... which it fails in... my phone tells me that it failed and asks me to retry downloading them.... which eventually will fail again... i got wifi on ofcourse (duh...)
anyway... i dont get it why i am having so much trouble with my phone.... my tablet i can hack without hassle... i just never used flashtool XD
always cmd and such...
anyway im almost there to have it completely fixed
thanks so far

MausHaxxi said:
ok it works again now. but now it asks me to download settings ... which it fails in... my phone tells me that it failed and asks me to retry downloading them.... which eventually will fail again... i got wifi on ofcourse (duh...)
anyway... i dont get it why i am having so much trouble with my phone.... my tablet i can hack without hassle... i just never used flashtool XD
always cmd and such...
anyway im almost there to have it completely fixed
thanks so far
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Okay, having not used stock in a long time, I've reverted my rom and kernel! Upon doing so, I noticed little wrong. Though I do remember an annoying prompt when I opened the browser, it'd say "Please insert SIM card" and "downloading settings" would pop-up following it.
Aside from that, I can't recreate the problem you're having. Could you go into more detail?

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Toasty Clown said:
Okay, having not used stock in a long time, I've reverted my rom and kernel! Upon doing so, I noticed little wrong. Though I do remember an annoying prompt when I opened the browser, it'd say "Please insert SIM card" and "downloading settings" would pop-up following it.
Aside from that, I can't recreate the problem you're having. Could you go into more detail?
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here is the popup that i get all the time.... while i CAN call people and receive calls... my phone refuses to use 3G which i do need...

MausHaxxi said:
here is the popup that i get all the time.... while i CAN call people and receive calls... my phone refuses to use 3G which i do need...
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Well... That's something I have never seen before...
Searched the Q&A and troubleshooting section, and I'd found a thread detailing such an error upon switching firmware. No offence but perhaps I didn't give you enough detail on which firmware to download, and for that I apologise.
Would you happen to know what branding your phone is, and post what it is and which firmware you installed (you can find said information in that third box I told you to ignore in Flashtool)? AT&T, Verizon, unbranded/no SIM/unlocked? I ask this as you may have installed incompatible firmware.
As an example, my phone was unbranded and came with no SIM, the pre-installed installed firmware (and the only one that I find to be fully compatible) was the R800i 4.0.2.A.0.42 UK Generic. In the context of stock roms, I find that it's best not to stray.
Anyway, you've probably already figured out what to do: find the intended firmware and flash it, using the instructions above. I'd recommend gathering some more outside help, changing the thread's title to reflect the current conundrum should be a good starting point.

will do
Toasty Clown said:
Well... That's something I have never seen before...
Searched the Q&A and troubleshooting section, and I'd found a thread detailing such an error upon switching firmware. No offence but perhaps I didn't give you enough detail on which firmware to download, and for that I apologise.
Would you happen to know what branding your phone is, and post what it is and which firmware you installed (you can find said information in that third box I told you to ignore in Flashtool)? AT&T, Verizon, unbranded/no SIM/unlocked? I ask this as you may have installed incompatible firmware.
As an example, my phone was unbranded and came with no SIM, the pre-installed installed firmware (and the only one that I find to be fully compatible) was the R800i 4.0.2.A.0.42 UK Generic. In the context of stock roms, I find that it's best not to stray.
Anyway, you've probably already figured out what to do: find the intended firmware and flash it, using the instructions above. I'd recommend gathering some more outside help, changing the thread's title to reflect the current conundrum should be a good starting point.
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if i cant obtain the required info i need i will make a new post regarding this issue...
but thanks to you for getting my phone to a working state
ps. i will post here if i got the 3G back to work or not using the thread you supplied.

fixed
MausHaxxi said:
if i cant obtain the required info i need i will make a new post regarding this issue...
but thanks to you for getting my phone to a working state
ps. i will post here if i got the 3G back to work or not using the thread you supplied.
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it was simply the APN settings....
how could i know xD never had this error before... anyway it works fine now 3G works smoothly

MausHaxxi said:
it was simply the APN settings....
how could i know xD never had this error before... anyway it works fine now 3G works smoothly
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Oh, sorry about that. I'd only ever experienced an APN problem when one of the roms I had installed had a broken settings app.
Anyway, it's nice to see that you've fixed your phone yourself, congrats!

[Q] Constant crashes/reboots

I have suddenly developed a problem with my DHD. As soon as it connects the network via WCDMA/(3G) it crashes. I can use GSM without any problems. If Mobile data is enable, then that works with 'G' over icon. I have already done a restore to last April and a system reset, but neither made any difference. I have also tried different SIM and SD cards. It started by occasionally crashing with Maps running, and it got quite hot. It would be OK after 4-6 restarts, but now as soon as it tries to connect it crashes.
I am in the UK in SW and mobile coverage is very patchy. There is no 3G at home and only GSM in some rooms.
The phone is unlocked, but with S-on. I have ClockworkMod recovery running, and the system is:
Standard 2.3.5
Kernel 2.6.35.10-g931a37e (Nov 2011)
Sense 3.0
Software 3.12.405.1 with CL199157 release key
Radio 12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
Any help would be appreciated. I am beggining to think it's a hardware/motherboard problem
Thanks

I think it's a rom problem

Gussta said:
I think it's a rom problem
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But it is the original ROM, and I get the same after a restore to 12 months ago, and a Factory Restore.
Thanks for the comment.

Factory reset sometimes is not enough.
Try flash it again.

Gussta said:
Factory reset sometimes is not enough.
Try flash it again.
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A bit more ifo from the Log:
The "Sent to HTC" log file shows this error e.g.
[SMD]ARM9 has CRASHED
[SMD]smem: DIAG '[WCDMA]
07:17:25 FATAL: rrc (rrccsp.c:08982) Failure adding acq. entry in CSP substrate %d (irq0)
Restarting Linux...
I shall try a reflash next.
Thanks

Ratsea said:
A bit more ifo from the Log:
The "Sent to HTC" log file shows this error e.g.
[SMD]ARM9 has CRASHED
[SMD]smem: DIAG '[WCDMA]
07:17:25 FATAL: rrc (rrccsp.c:08982) Failure adding acq. entry in CSP substrate %d (irq0)
Restarting Linux...
I shall try a reflash next.
Thanks
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I found this thread: http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/50801-random-reboots-2/
It's supposed to be a problem with some version of GB (UK) rom.
If flashing rom, get you the same error you can try use aahk to get S-off on your device, and after that you can flash WWE ROM (it's a standard world wide rom witch allways work the best).
Here's the link of shiped roms: http://www.androidruu.com/?developer=Ace
And if u get s-off you can use this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1382235
In first thread that I send you some one said that it can be problem with battery. Try if u have the same problem when you charging it.
P.S.: I have remember now that my friend has the sam problem when he try to use the camera with flash on (even if battery was charged more than half), and when he raplace the battery, everything work fine.

I am a bit confused as I didn't think I needed S-Off to update ROM, provided I manually flashed the boot.img file. I have moved away from AAHK as it is no long supported if you get into trouble.
This problem is curious as it only started a week ago after a trip to Morroco, and curiously there is an identical problem report on the Vodafone forum after a trip to Morroco (see forum-dot-vodafone.co.uk/t5/HTC/WDCMA-Fatal-error-boot-loop/td-p/1605342). No solution though.
I shall have a go at a new ROM, and report the outcome.
Thanks for the help.

Ratsea said:
I am a bit confused as I didn't think I needed S-Off to update ROM, provided I manually flashed the boot.img file. I have moved away from AAHK as it is no long supported if you get into trouble.
This problem is curious as it only started a week ago after a trip to Morroco, and curiously there is an identical problem report on the Vodafone forum after a trip to Morroco (see forum-dot-vodafone.co.uk/t5/HTC/WDCMA-Fatal-error-boot-loop/td-p/1605342). No solution though.
I shall have a go at a new ROM, and report the outcome.
Thanks for the help.
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If you have stock ROM you can flash it only with stock rom provided with your carrier
With unlocked hboot, with S-off or with goldcard you can flash with other carrier.
In my opinion the best way is always S-off and stock rooted wwe rom.
With this solution when ever you get some problem or birck you can fix it because you have all premissions.
Unlocking hboot with HTC dev is the worst way. People report to many bugs.
About aahk, you can get when ever you want suport for it, here on this forum.
Or you can use AAHK2 by Phiber2000: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2367322
Did you try with full battery and mobile phone connected to ac adapter to see if you have the same problem?

This is quick hard work - I have Window 8.1 and I can't get the PC to see the DHD in CMD/Fastboot, so I am a bit stuck. It can't enumerate the device..
HTC Sync works and I have the latest drivers etc. AAHK2 says it can see the DHD whilst it is switched on, but in the bootload, it fails.
I shall have to find a Win7 pc, as it did work when I rooted and unlocked the DHD.

Ratsea said:
This is quick hard work - I have Window 8.1 and I can't get the PC to see the DHD in CMD/Fastboot, so I am a bit stuck. It can't enumerate the device..
HTC Sync works and I have the latest drivers etc. AAHK2 says it can see the DHD whilst it is switched on, but in the bootload, it fails.
I shall have to find a Win7 pc, as it did work when I rooted and unlocked the DHD.
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Did you try something like?:
http://forums.team-nocturnal.com/index.php/topic/1362-how-to-adb-fastboot-in-windows-81/
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2596698

Gussta said:
Did you try something like?:
I did look, but there are x64, and I am x86, so 32 bit. I think it should be working OK
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Ratsea said:
Gussta said:
Did you try something like?:
I did look, but there are x64, and I am x86, so 32 bit. I think it should be working OK
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Did you try first to go in fastboot with HTC sync opened that he first try to install driver propperly for that mode.
I think I have had the same problem even in WIN 7 x86
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Ratsea said:
Did you try first to go in fastboot with HTC sync opened that he first try to install driver propperly for that mode.
I think I have had the same problem even in WIN 7 x86
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I didn't think this would get so complicated!! I have fired up an old Vista PC, and updated the drivers from the AAHK2 post. They would not install - error reading transform location - so I downloaded the lastest HTC version 4.1.0.1. and used them instead.
I can run 'fastboot getvar all' on a CMD window, no problem, but...... if I try with AAHK2.cmd, it starts, and clears some old stuff, then says, NO phone connected. The phone is in bootloader/fastboot usb mode (in red). I guess its still a driver problem.
This is a dumb question, but I assume the phone should be in Bootloader mode, as I did try the script aahk2.cmd with the phone just running normally, and it did see it and proceeded to the next menu - it suggested option 'h' for HTCDev unlocked phone.
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Your hboot is: locked, unlocked, relocked?
What it's say in hboot?

Gussta said:
Your hboot is: locked, unlocked, relocked?
What it's say in hboot?
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unlocked,
If I start it AAHK2 with phone normally on, it starts Ok, It want to download an RUU - I have already done this but maybe have put it in the right place. Should it be on the SD card somewhere (PD98IMG-Xgb.zip)?

Ratsea said:
unlocked,
If I start it AAHK2 with phone normally on, it starts Ok, It want to download an RUU - I have already done this but maybe have put it in the right place. Should it be on the SD card somewhere (PD98IMG-Xgb.zip)?
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I never use AAHK2.
I only use the AAHK but i think it isn't much difrent.
You can:
when you go in fastboot type: fastboot oem lock
boot in rom
In aahk when you first time download PD98img-GB2.zip it allways stay somwhere in first folder of unziped aahk
after you boot in rom, run aahk2 and if you relocked hboot just press "1" instead of "h".
When I get home I will download AAHK2 and open the script to see what's the difrent's between.

Same Problem!
Hi
I think i have the same problem... I got back from a trip to Morocco last week... my DHD worked fine while over there, but started rebooting as soon as i turned Airplane mode off when landing back in the UK.
It can turn on for periods, and seems very stable when i disable the radio (turning on airplane mode, or removing the SIM). I think it's crashing whenever it searches for a network (regular reboots while driving, but not when sitting at my desk). I can force a reboot by searching for a new network in the settings. Are these symptoms the same as yours?
It's a 3 year old Orange DHD, using the stock build (not rooted yet).
I'd love to know if you get any more clues to your problem.
Ratsea said:
I am a bit confused as I didn't think I needed S-Off to update ROM, provided I manually flashed the boot.img file. I have moved away from AAHK as it is no long supported if you get into trouble.
This problem is curious as it only started a week ago after a trip to Morroco, and curiously there is an identical problem report on the Vodafone forum after a trip to Morroco (see forum-dot-vodafone.co.uk/t5/HTC/WDCMA-Fatal-error-boot-loop/td-p/1605342). No solution though.
I shall have a go at a new ROM, and report the outcome.
Thanks for the help.
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FlaminDave said:
Hi
I think i have the same problem... I got back from a trip to Morocco last week... my DHD worked fine while over there, but started rebooting as soon as i turned Airplane mode off when landing back in the UK.
It can turn on for periods, and seems very stable when i disable the radio (turning on airplane mode, or removing the SIM). I think it's crashing whenever it searches for a network (regular reboots while driving, but not when sitting at my desk). I can force a reboot by searching for a new network in the settings. Are these symptoms the same as yours?
I'd love to know if you get any more clues to your problem.
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Hi, and yes pretty much. I have found that if you set the phone to GSM only, it fixes the reboots (as does airplane mode too), and data is still received over 3G if available.
It is very curious about Morocco though. We were in Marrakech for about 5 days, and used the Maps on the phone (offline mode) a lot. I also saw another vodafone report too dated July 2013, so something is happening.
I have now managed to run AAHK2 and rooted and S-Offed the phone, so I shall be trying some other ROMs. I have tried KitKat, but in kept freezing.
Good luck.

Gussta said:
I never use AAHK2.
When I get home I will download AAHK2 and open the script to see what's the difrent's between.
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Thanks for you patience, I have finally run the AAHK2 script, and after another couple of driver problems, and a failed flash, got it running.
The drivers are different for 2.3.5 vs 2.3.3, so that confused Vista.

Ratsea said:
Hi, and yes pretty much. I have found that if you set the phone to GSM only, it fixes the reboots (as does airplane mode too), and data is still received over 3G if available.
It is very curious about Morocco though. We were in Marrakech for about 5 days, and used the Maps on the phone (offline mode) a lot. I also saw another vodafone report too dated July 2013, so something is happening.
I have now managed to run AAHK2 and rooted and S-Offed the phone, so I shall be trying some other ROMs. I have tried KitKat, but in kept freezing.
Good luck.
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Ratsea said:
Thanks for you patience, I have finally run the AAHK2 script, and after another couple of driver problems, and a failed flash, got it running.
The drivers are different for 2.3.5 vs 2.3.3, so that confused Vista.
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Yesterday I stayed long at work so I didn't try anything. Congratulations for success with AAHK2.
If you install kitkat or any other custom rom, before installing you have to do a factory reset from recovery mode, flash new rom, flash boot.img via fastboot: fastboot flash boot boot.img, after that go to recovery mode: factory reset, wipe all cach, wipe dalvik, and everything you can wipe, and reboot.
After that it should work fine. But take in consideration that in all that custom rom always something don't work.
For first testing I suggest that you install stock rooted rom from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1382235
And in the first post you have as well radio partition. Flash it necessarily.
P.S.: With stock rooted rom, you will not lose S-off, CWM, etc...

URGENT - Full and clear instructions to flash stock Sony ROM and bootloader.

I tried installing CM 12.1 nightly on my Sony C2004, but now none of the SIMs are detected!
I decided to take it back to the nearest service center. But they said I have done something against their 'terms of service'. The only option will be to replace the board, which will set me back Rs. 6000 +, for which I can easily get a new Android phone.
I tried using Sony PC Companion, but it fails to detect the phone.
Please provide full detailed steps with relevant links for a newbie in the forum to flash his own phone, which Sony support condemned to the depths of hell. (I could not understand the posts already here that speak of Flashtool.)

Today I realised that not only will this flashing void my warranty, but also will give me the option to throw my phone into the nearby forest :crying:

melvincv said:
Today I realised that not only will this flashing void my warranty, but also will give me the option to throw my phone into the nearby forest :crying:
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If you installed CM12.1 then flash dual sim patch given below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-WU-ebIOfoMQzdxTmRvYnFVUU0/view?usp=docslist_api
Make sure you have cwm recovery installed.
If not then goto this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2494793
Don't worry u will get your phone back with lollipop running on dual sim.

veerakash said:
If you installed CM12.1 then flash dual sim patch given below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-WU-ebIOfoMQzdxTmRvYnFVUU0/view?usp=docslist_api
Make sure you have cwm recovery installed.
If not then goto this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2494793
Don't worry u will get your phone back with lollipop running on dual sim.
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I tried a similar thread by hemanth, but I could not get the sims working.
Now I just need the Sony firmware back. I am downloading this firmware now: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532190
Please give me full instructions on how to use Flashtool to flash this.

melvincv said:
I tried a similar thread by hemanth, but I could not get the sims working.
Now I just need the Sony firmware back. I am downloading this firmware now: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532190
Please give me full instructions on how to use Flashtool to flash this.
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Download flashtool from flashtool.net. Install it.
Goto cdrive/program Files/flashtool/driver run those exe files.
Install fastboot flash tool drivers and also xperia u v drivers from the install menu.
Extract the downloaded rar files of firmware using 7 zip u will get single ftf file.
Move that file to cdrive/user/.flashtool/firmware folder.
Connect USB cable to pc. Open flashtool it will sync with device takes some time.
Hold vol- then connect other end of cable to mobile.
Hit flash button thunder icon. Select flashboot mode.
In the flash menu ftf will shown and hit flash.

It worked. Thanks! I rooted the phone using Kingroot, disabled some auto startup entries and now it takes a long time to startup...

melvincv said:
It worked. Thanks! I rooted the phone using Kingroot, disabled some auto startup entries and now it takes a long time to startup...
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Full uninstall King Root, and use towelroot. It's better, and it don't install unnecessary apps, try it and tell me!
Then rooting your phone with towelroot, install Root Uninstaller from PlayStore and use it to uninstall the system apps that u dont need.

melvincv said:
It worked. Thanks! I rooted the phone using Kingroot, disabled some auto startup entries and now it takes a long time to startup...
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That's good to hear.
First boot will take long time than usual time.

GScatolaro said:
Full uninstall King Root, and use towelroot. It's better, and it don't install unnecessary apps, try it and tell me!
Then rooting your phone with towelroot, install Root Uninstaller from PlayStore and use it to uninstall the system apps that u dont need.
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The phone never started up. It is hung on the flying ribbons animation. I'm using Sony PC companion to re-flash the firmware.

melvincv said:
The phone never started up. It is hung on the flying ribbons animation. I'm using Sony PC companion to re-flash the firmware.
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It is up and running again. I'm using Towelroot this time. It also works.
What all can I do with root access to optimize the performance of this phone???

melvincv said:
It is up and running again. I'm using Towelroot this time. It also works.
What all can I do with root access to optimize the performance of this phone???
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Try to install CM12 again, it has a custom kernel which able you to modify phone's CPU clocks. It's very useful.