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[Q] noob problem with flashtool

Hello,
i try today for first time to flash my xperia arc. I have unlocked bootloader (by Alejandrissimo), rooted and all the drivers installed and flashtool recognizes my phone.
I flash .62 firmware for my first try and it's flashed ok but then i turn on the phone and it still is in the same .42 firmware and i don't understand nothing.
I paste the flashtool log :
28/018/2012 12:18:53 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
28/018/2012 12:18:53 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.8.0.0 built on 2012-05-27 21:57:12
28/018/2012 12:18:53 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
28/018/2012 12:18:58 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/019/2012 12:19:58 - INFO - Selected XperiaArc_4.0.2.A.0.62_LT15.ftf
28/019/2012 12:19:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
28/019/2012 12:19:59 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
28/021/2012 12:21:26 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/021/2012 12:21:26 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
28/021/2012 12:21:26 - INFO - Reading device information
28/021/2012 12:21:26 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
28/021/2012 12:21:27 - INFO - Start Flashing
28/021/2012 12:21:27 - INFO - Flashing loader
28/021/2012 12:21:29 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
28/021/2012 12:21:29 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
28/021/2012 12:21:29 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
28/021/2012 12:21:30 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
28/021/2012 12:21:30 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
28/021/2012 12:21:33 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
28/021/2012 12:21:43 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_anzu.sin
28/021/2012 12:21:43 - INFO - Flashing vendor.sin
28/021/2012 12:21:43 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
28/021/2012 12:21:44 - INFO - Ending flash session
28/021/2012 12:21:44 - INFO - Flashing finished.
28/021/2012 12:21:44 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
28/021/2012 12:21:44 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
28/021/2012 12:21:44 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/024/2012 12:24:32 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/029/2012 12:29:26 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
28/029/2012 12:29:26 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
28/029/2012 12:29:27 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
28/029/2012 12:29:28 - INFO - Connected device : LT15
28/029/2012 12:29:28 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.18.4 (2011-04-04 18:40:20 CDT) multi-call binary.
28/029/2012 12:29:28 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
28/029/2012 12:29:33 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
I don't know what's the matter and i need help for us.
Someone see the solution?
thanks and sorry by my english.

Pls ensure u hv install ur phone model adb driver and flashmode driver into ur pc.
U can find the exe file in c drive, driver folder under flashtool folder, execute the exe file, install the necessary driver.
U can search topic "baseband 70" in this section to find the solution, c whether is it help u....
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

Thanks for reply. I already install the drivers of C:\Flashtool\drivers and the program recognizes phone. Its necessary install baseband 70?, i have it too but i think it's only for ICS and i try install generic GB .42 or .62 first.
edit: i flash another generic ftf image 250 mb aprox and now i can flash the phone.
Thanks.

My XPERIA Play R800i wouldn't flash the FW.

Hi,
Today I received an XPERIA Play R800i device with a problem that I do not know what is it!! If I turned it on it stuck with the black screen and Sony Ericsson text logo.
I unlocked the bootloader and tried to flash the following firmwares using Flashtool 0.8.6.0:
R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_UK.ftf
R800i_4.0.2.A.0.62_(1253-4437).ftf
But here is what I got:
Code:
01/028/2012 14:28:50 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
01/028/2012 14:28:50 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.8.6.0 built on 2012-06-13 08:08:54
01/028/2012 14:28:50 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
01/028/2012 14:28:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
01/031/2012 14:31:31 - INFO - Device disconnected
01/036/2012 14:36:12 - INFO - Selected R800i_4.0.2.A.0.62_(1253-4437).ftf
01/036/2012 14:36:12 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
01/036/2012 14:36:13 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - INFO - Start Flashing
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - INFO - Flashing loader
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - INFO - Ending flash session
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - ERROR -
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I tried to flash these two FWs as baseband only but I got the same problem.
What can I do? What is the problem?
By the way: is there a way to know what is the version of my Firmware?

Have you installed all of the flashtool drivers?

Yes I have installed the SDK Android
Also I have: "Fastboot and ADB Package"

I also thought that it is better to install DoomKerneL and I successfully done that but the FW could not be flashed yet!!

Try redownloading the firmware and trying again? Or if you can try another PC or laptop. I'm sure the problem can be resolved

[Q] Help!

hey guys, everytime i try to flash the doomlord kernel i always get this message can anyody explain this too me as i am a n00b. Thanks
28/001/2012 03:01:34 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
28/001/2012 03:01:34 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.1.0 built on 2012-08-30 22:18:07
28/001/2012 03:01:34 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
28/001/2012 03:01:39 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
28/001/2012 03:01:39 - INFO - Connected device : LT15
28/001/2012 03:01:39 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.18.5 (2011-07-18 07:43:28 PDT) multi-call binary.
28/001/2012 03:01:39 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
28/002/2012 03:02:56 - INFO - Selected LT18i_4.1.A.0.562_CUSTOMIZED-UK.ftf
28/002/2012 03:02:56 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
28/003/2012 03:03:05 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
28/003/2012 03:03:20 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/003/2012 03:03:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - INFO - Start Flashing
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - INFO - Processing loader
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - INFO - Checking header
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - ERROR -
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
and please explain it to me like a two year old.

Hold On!!! :laugh: Are you using flash tool to flash boot.img(I think it's not possibile)?? You have to use FastBoot! I remeber you the procedure... Take the kernel put it in c:/program files/android /android /plaform-tools Then open PROMPT and go to the path i wrote first...Then use comand FASTBOOT.EXE FLASH BOOT BOOT_NAME.IMG

but i cant get into fastboot mode and im not rooted

bootysweat2k11 said:
but i cant get into fastboot mode and im not rooted
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you don't need root to go in fastboot mode ...maybe just unloaked bootloader ! Try this procedure if you have unlocked bootloader

[Q] Flash tool error

Hi ererybody. unlocked bootloader
I am trying to install factory firmware on my xperia pro (.tft file) with flashtool.
but I am facing following error:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
21/056/2013 19:56:43 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
21/056/2013 19:56:43 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
21/056/2013 19:56:43 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
21/056/2013 19:56:54 - INFO - Device disconnected
21/057/2013 19:57:09 - INFO - Selected MK16i_4.1.B.0.587_Central_Europe.ftf
21/057/2013 19:57:09 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
21/057/2013 19:57:24 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
21/057/2013 19:57:30 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
21/057/2013 19:57:30 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
21/057/2013 19:57:31 - INFO - Reading device information
21/057/2013 19:57:31 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
21/057/2013 19:57:31 - INFO - Current device : MK16i - CB5A1JMKDR - 1247-1061_R1I - 1243-7775_4.1.B.0.431 - WORLD-1-8_4.1.B.0.587
21/057/2013 19:57:31 - INFO - Start Flashing
21/057/2013 19:57:31 - INFO - Processing loader
21/057/2013 19:57:31 - INFO - Using an unofficial loader
21/057/2013 19:57:31 - INFO - Ending flash session
21/057/2013 19:57:31 - ERROR - C:\Flashtool\devices\MK16\loader_unlocked.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
21/057/2013 19:57:31 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
21/057/2013 19:57:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
21/057/2013 19:57:33 - INFO - Device disconnected
21/057/2013 19:57:34 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
21/058/2013 19:58:15 - INFO - Device disconnected
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Unhappy [Q] Flash tool error
Hi seen this before flashtool is saying you need the loader_unlocked.sin file you need to google it download it and place in flashtool/devices/mk16 folder in windows.Then flash again

Its somewhat a common problem with a flashtool. Do as tallman43 said and if this wont help then try to install an older version.

Easy one. Had the same issue. A littlr search in xda helepd me out
Open yor flachtool install folder.
Go to devices folder
Find R800 folder
Copy the unlocked_loader inside, to your MK16 folder.
Enjoy.
Ps. This worked for my arc. Try at ya own risk, but it should work
Sent from my LT15i using birds.

i had this proplem before
I had this problem before in my arc s all I do is go to C>>flashtool>>Firmwares and delete the ftf file I want to flash then go back and but it in the firmware folder and try it ll flash :fingers-crossed:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Press Thanks If I Helped :good:

Boot loop after gps bug fix on xperia arc s

Hi I got a problem with boot loop. I tried to fix gps using guide from this tread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1609920
I did every step but after reboot I got bootlopp.
At first i tried to use sony pc companion but without suscces...
Later i instelled FLASTOOL and when try to flash device i get this messsage:
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Checking header
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Ending flash session
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR -
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Please help i dunno what to do now.
If its important i am using win 8 and flashtoop64, drivers from Flashtool-drivers.exe installed correctly.

dylemat1 said:
Hi I got a problem with boot loop. I tried to fix gps using guide from this tread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1609920
I did every step but after reboot I got bootlopp.
At first i tried to use sony pc companion but without suscces...
Later i instelled FLASTOOL and when try to flash device i get this messsage:
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Checking header
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Ending flash session
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR -
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Please help i dunno what to do now.
If its important i am using win 8 and flashtoop64, drivers from Flashtool-drivers.exe installed correctly.
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Your bootloader should be unlocked to use flashtool. Are u in stock ROM ?

Cibhin said:
Your bootloader should be unlocked to use flashtool. Are u in stock ROM ?
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Wrong. You do not need unlocked bootloader for Flashtool.
To OP: Download again the FTF file, seems like file is corrupted.

Someguyfromhell said:
Wrong. You do not need unlocked bootloader for Flashtool.
To OP: Download again the FTF file, seems like file is corrupted.
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I downloaded FTF file,no difference...but when phone is on (i know it should be switch off and back button should be pressed) FLASHTOOL showing this:
02/047/2014 14:47:55 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
02/047/2014 14:47:55 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.0 built on 19-04-2014 19:00:00
02/048/2014 14:48:04 - INFO - Checking if changes have been made to devices folder.
02/048/2014 14:48:33 - INFO - Pulling changes from github
02/048/2014 14:48:35 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
02/048/2014 14:48:44 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
02/048/2014 14:48:44 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
02/048/2014 14:48:47 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Xperia Arc (LT18i). FW release : 4.0.2.A.0.42. Customization : CE
02/048/2014 14:48:47 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
02/050/2014 14:50:32 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
02/051/2014 14:51:02 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
02/051/2014 14:51:06 - INFO - Connected device : SonyEricson Xperia Arc S
02/051/2014 14:51:07 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.22.1-Stericson (2014-01-25 17:27:18 CET) multi-call binary.
02/051/2014 14:51:07 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.3 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.1.A.0.562
02/051/2014 14:51:07 - INFO - Checking root access
02/051/2014 14:51:10 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
02/051/2014 14:51:13 - INFO - Device disconnected (because BOOTLOOP i think)

dylemat1 said:
I downloaded FTF file,no difference...but when phone is on (i know it should be switch off and back button should be pressed) FLASHTOOL showing this:
02/047/2014 14:47:55 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
02/047/2014 14:47:55 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.0 built on 19-04-2014 19:00:00
02/048/2014 14:48:04 - INFO - Checking if changes have been made to devices folder.
02/048/2014 14:48:33 - INFO - Pulling changes from github
02/048/2014 14:48:35 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
02/048/2014 14:48:44 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
02/048/2014 14:48:44 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
02/048/2014 14:48:47 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Xperia Arc (LT18i). FW release : 4.0.2.A.0.42. Customization : CE
02/048/2014 14:48:47 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
02/050/2014 14:50:32 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
02/051/2014 14:51:02 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
02/051/2014 14:51:06 - INFO - Connected device : SonyEricson Xperia Arc S
02/051/2014 14:51:07 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.22.1-Stericson (2014-01-25 17:27:18 CET) multi-call binary.
02/051/2014 14:51:07 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.3 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.1.A.0.562
02/051/2014 14:51:07 - INFO - Checking root access
02/051/2014 14:51:10 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
02/051/2014 14:51:13 - INFO - Device disconnected (because BOOTLOOP i think)
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try useing normal flashtool exe. (NOT flashtool64 -bit)
had some other weird problem as i used the 54 bit one sometime ago. using normalexe solved it:good:

dylemat1 said:
Hi I got a problem with boot loop. I tried to fix gps using guide from this tread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1609920
I did every step but after reboot I got bootlopp.
At first i tried to use sony pc companion but without suscces...
Later i instelled FLASTOOL and when try to flash device i get this messsage:
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Checking header
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Ending flash session
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR -
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Please help i dunno what to do now.
If its important i am using win 8 and flashtoop64, drivers from Flashtool-drivers.exe installed correctly.
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bejunk said:
try useing normal flashtool exe. (NOT flashtool64 -bit)
had some other weird problem as i used the 54 bit one sometime ago. using normalexe solved it:good:
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I agree with @bejunk
the latest version of flashtool have bugs, i also face the same issue like yours but after trying to do the same for 2-3 time solves the problem.
also the drag & drop support is also removed from latest flashtool.
The older version were great with no bug.