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[Q] Can't flash a kernel on my play

Hello,I'm new to this, and I can't seem to flash any file,especially a kernel using flashtool.I've installled my drivers,including Flashtool from DooMLorD and other relevant files,and when I want to flash a kernel,all I get is "ERROR:device needs to be rooted" in every attempt of flashing a kernel,even though I've already rooted using the ZergRush method.What am I missing here?I even tried flashing Kieran's DarkForest kernel without success.

You need an unlocked bootloader to flash custom kernels.
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AndroHero said:
You need an unlocked bootloader to flash custom kernels.
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Thanks,now I've done that.Now I'm having problems connecting to my pc after unlocking my bootloader and flashing the kernel. :/
LOL nvm that I fixed it myself.

Hold the search button whilst plugging in the USB it should go blue then you can flash stuff in fastboot

ff7fan4eva said:
Hold the search button whilst plugging in the USB it should go blue then you can flash stuff in fastboot
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Thanks but I've decided to relock my bootloader after countless problems.Looks like I'll have to stick to SEMC for now just to be on the safe side.

im on the same boat as you i want to relock my bootloader but im not sure if i can and i dont want to try until i can get an answer. i unlocked it using the sony ericson website. can i relock it using flashtool?

Yeah you can relock with blagus' .ftf using flashtool. But I don't see why you would want to relock the bootloader

ff7fan4eva said:
Yeah you can relock with blagus' .ftf using flashtool. But I don't see why you would want to relock the bootloader
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Agreed I totally loved it when it was unlocked and running on Kieran's DarkForest's kernel and ROM but the performance of the phone,especially when playing music and other media, just got worse with stuttering and all and my phone bricked,so luckily for me I found a way to relock it and reinstall the official firmware.As much as I want to unlock it,its safer to go with stock,in my opinion.
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But you can use stock software with the phone unlocked as well...

Logseman said:
But you can use stock software with the phone unlocked as well...
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Really?I've been having force closing issues from SE's apps like eventstream and all those since I've unlocked my bootloader and from there it got incredibly worse with audio issues and stuff.And one thing though,when I unlock my bootloader,should the phone be switched off cuz all those issues came up when my phone was on.
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Unlocking the bootloader doesn't cause any if those issues you described you probably installed a crappy Rom, I use stock Rom and install a kernel it's all really stable then. Unlocking the bootloader causes the phone to lose DRM which stops facebook likes and stock track id (new one is usable) and also prevents official updating (Until you relock the bootloader again)

ff7fan4eva said:
Unlocking the bootloader doesn't cause any if those issues you described you probably installed a crappy Rom, I use stock Rom and install a kernel it's all really stable then. Unlocking the bootloader causes the phone to lose DRM which stops facebook likes and stock track id (new one is usable) and also prevents official updating (Until you relock the bootloader again)
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Yeah the official updating really helps for me since its the easiest to use for unbricking my phone,which is why I was hesitant on unlocking it again.Last time round it nearly hard bricked my phone after a bad flash(probably).Plus I couldn't even connect to SE PC companion when it was unlocked.
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Help

I want to go back to the stock kernel and stock rom...so can any one post a link for lt5i latest tft file ??..... And i want lock my bootloader and want CMW also to install themes or els...so is it possible???.....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
latest rooted fw, to re-lock bootloader check for blagus's post. I think the other things can be solved by this; http://bit.ly/y4cfLG

sinkster said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
latest rooted fw, to re-lock bootloader check for blagus's post. I think the other things can be solved by this; http://bit.ly/y4cfLG
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thanx alot sinkster i will let u know if i will succesfull at this...

Messed up quite badly...

I unlocked my bootloader via Omnius , decided to flash sony ics beta due to me being on .42 firmware , correctly entered all the commands nad flashed, but I was stuck in a bootloop and so i decided to try flash tool which gave me :
ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
When trying to flash system or baseband ; kernel flashed fine. It still didn't boot. Tried wotanserver, it stopped when flashing the system. SEUS simply says that I'm on the latest firmware ; I can't repair anything. So now, I have no idea as to what to do...
EDIT-Can't get into fastboot either now -_-.

You did wrong mate, you should have flashed with 0.62 firmware and not 0.42 ! they warned about that !
I hope someone more experience could help you , on my play everything is working with ICS

RCalisto said:
You did wrong mate, you should have flashed with 0.62 firmware and not 0.42 ! they warned about that !
I hope someone more experience could help you , on my play everything is working with ICS
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It says on the Sony website you should have the .42 firmware...
EDIT- Here http://developer.sonymobile.com/wp/...or-unlocked-xperia-play-smartphones-download/

Try flashing an ftf using Flashtool.
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MilkyJoePD said:
Try flashing an ftf using Flashtool.
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Already did(see OP), failed over a hundred times =|. Omnius managed to flash it but now I believe I have a radio brick =|.

Nabeel_Nabs said:
Already did(see OP), failed over a hundred times =|. Omnius managed to flash it but now I believe I have a radio brick =|.
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So you did. Sorry. Have you tried more than one FW version? I don't know much, I can only suggest what I would try in a similar situation. Which would be wiping everything wipe-able and flashing any and all ftf files I had til my phone worked again. Also, kernels add backups.
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When you say you can't repair anything, is that via SEUS?
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It was yes,I can now but its just flashing over the same version of firmware that I have installed ; I'm guessing I still have DRM intact .

A repair is supposed to flash the same version. Did it fix it?
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No it didn't. HOWEVER, after ****ting myself for around 6 hours, I noticed after I flashed the ftf via omnius my unlocked bootloader was gone(couldn't get into fastboot)...Simply did the process again and now I'm back in business .
EDIT- Thanked your posts MilkyJoe for atleast bothering to help me =D.

I know what it's like to Google problems only to be met with "answers" like, "Try Google" or, "Use the search function". Or even posts with no answers. Which forces you to ask questions yourself, often not getting answered.
If I answer and it doesn't help the OP, it might help somebody else Google-ing a similar problem.
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[Q] Xperia Pro ICS

Hey guys,
I have a Sony Xperia Pro MK16a and I'm waiting for the ICS update. I'm tired of waiting so I searched it up on Google and I came across a thread in a website that says how you can manually update it with Flashtool and the ICS ftf file. Thing is that the file is named "mk16i​_4.1​.B.0​.431​_ready​ to root​.rar" and since I have a mk16a, is it safe if I flash it onto my phone? I have a locked bootloader and I'm rooted. Also, if I can update that way, do I need the the ICS kernel, baseband or anything? Any help is greatly appreciated

That ready to root which website you got it ?
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Both have different radio/basebands and flashing a MK16i ROM on a MK16a may make you have problems with Phone Calls/Data Usage.
So no, you'll have to wait.
EDIT: Wait no more, ameer's thread has the ROM for MK16a: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Dunno if this work with OverLo4d/AeonWorld tutorial, but you can root it with Bootloader Unlocked with RootXperia.zip.

RamEsRock said:
Both have different radio/basebands and flashing a MK16i ROM on a MK16a may make you have problems with Phone Calls/Data Usage.
So no, you'll have to wait.
EDIT: Wait no more, ameer's thread has the ROM for MK16a: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Dunno if this work with OverLo4d/AeonWorld tutorial, but you can root it with Bootloader Unlocked with RootXperia.zip.
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He has a xperia pro mk16a from fido his bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked so hes wondering if its possible to grab a stock ics firmware and flash it whit flashtool...
Since ameers thread has it for the mk16a does he need still a official ics kernel or baseband or anything else ? Or he can straight flash it and ready to go..
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Still, there's the testpoint way to unlock bootloader, but inexperienced users (like myself) won't be able to do it.

RamEsRock said:
Still, there's the testpoint way to unlock bootloader, but inexperienced users (like myself) won't be able to do it.
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Really ? Could you link me to the thread please...
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I tried researching for the thread but couldn't find it.
I know you can pay someone with the correct Box or Dongle to unlock it with SETool, but there's a DIY thread with the use of S1Tool that I think it's for free.
Just couldn't find the tutorial, sorry.

shahkam said:
He has a xperia pro mk16a from fido his bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked so hes wondering if its possible to grab a stock ics firmware and flash it whit flashtool...
Since ameers thread has it for the mk16a does he need still a official ics kernel or baseband or anything else ? Or he can straight flash it and ready to go..
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The ftf (flashable via flashtool) on my thread includes kernel and baseband. So you do not have to flash them separately.

[Q] Sony Xperia Arc S won't boot up.

When I try to boot it up (using the power button of course), the LED above the USB connection place flashes green, and the phone vibrates once and does nothing.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Dr4G0nZ said:
When I try to boot it up (using the power button of course), the LED above the USB connection place flashes green, and the phone vibrates once and does nothing.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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Your question is too general. Did you do anything to your phone?

popthosegaskets said:
Your question is too general. Did you do anything to your phone?
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I found the issue; can't use SEUS after you unlock the bootloader. Thanks anyways! All I did was flash a rom that relocked my bootloader (?? don't know the terms), and then run SEUS again.

you cant relock a bootloader with a rom.. you need help fro this thread. download a ftf firmware and flash t using flashtool so that the phone boots p and then check the bootloader status .....later depending on it, flash a custom kernel and rom (optional though recommended)

Dr4G0nZ said:
I found the issue; can't use SEUS after you unlock the bootloader. Thanks anyways! All I did was flash a rom that relocked my bootloader (?? don't know the terms), and then run SEUS again.
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Well, there are scripts available that can relock the bootloader...
Link-in's method works too.
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you cant relock a bootloader with a rom.. you need help fro this thread. download a ftf firmware and flash t using flashtool so that the phone boots p and then check the bootloader status .....later depending on it, flash a custom kernel and rom (optional though recommended)
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popthosegaskets said:
Well, there are scripts available that can relock the bootloader...
Link-in's method works too.
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Whoops, guess I meant I flashed an FTF... lol. Something I found on YouTube.
But yeah, I've run into another problem; while rooting the phone (using this guide over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957), I think I've bricked my phone again. I didn't enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources, so it got stuck at Daemon Started Successfully. Haven't been able to boot into my phone since. Sorry if this problem has been solved before, wasn't able to find the solution while searching that thread.'
EDIT: ...sorry again, managed to stumble my way through and revive my phone.

Dr4G0nZ said:
Whoops, guess I meant I flashed an FTF... lol. Something I found on YouTube.
But yeah, I've run into another problem; while rooting the phone (using this guide over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957), I think I've bricked my phone again. I didn't enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources, so it got stuck at Daemon Started Successfully. Haven't been able to boot into my phone since. Sorry if this problem has been solved before, wasn't able to find the solution while searching that thread.'
EDIT: ...sorry again, managed to stumble my way through and revive my phone.
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Android is like that, phone brick doesn't mean need to send to repair centre, you can fix it urself
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