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Going back to stock ROM

OK,
after having my Arc bricked and recovered, I had what I thought was a stock 4.0.A.2.368 ROM aboard, but when I connect to PC Companion it says that I have software that cannot be updated.
SEUS gets as far as connecting the phone in flash mode and then it says "checking connected phone" and then it hangs.
How can I get back to a stock ROM that will allow SEUS or PC Companion to do updates?
I am not interested in OTA updates.
I am passing the phone to someone who is not terribly technical and want for them to be able to do the updates via the PC at least.
Cheers,
A

Use the flashtool.
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use the latest flashtool and latest stock ROM..!
latest flash tool here :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012

Thanks guys,
but I thought that by using Flashtool to go back to a stock ROM, 4.0.2.A.0.386, that I'd be able to then use PCP or SEUS to go to the 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, but I could not.
SEUS just hangs and PCP says modified software that cannot be updated.
I have used Flashtool to go to the generic .42 ROM now, but what happens when the next official update comes out?
Thanks
A

lock your bootloader then update

Ah, OK, did not realise that the unlocked bootloader was the problem!
Thanks a million as they they say here!
A
Sorted! That worked, thanks to all!

AscalonX said:
but what happens when the next official update comes out?
Thanks
A
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Flash it with the flashtool. ;-)
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XperienceD said:
Flash it with the flashtool.
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for flash tool u need stock rom head over here >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277901

stock`s d best
fyi, i always using fxp since im using arc `bout 2 1/2 years ago.. but, suddenlu with fxp215, its getting sucks, sucker n suckestt!! with a f**king lag, camera also, its so frustrated.. since im flashing back to stock 0587, i think its the better choice.. true, its still lagging, but n as lag as fxp.. n the stock camera juz superb.. juz my thought to share..

[Q] SXS,, Plz help me to recive it..

Hi
I have rooted my Xperia S 5 days ago
I didn't modify anything in system
I also unlocked bootloader
So. The question is :
JB update is rolling out
and I want to recive it OTA
should I unroot and relock bootloader to recive it
or I just have to wait tell see update notification
If I havevto unroot and relock bootloader plz tell me how in details
cuz Iam pretty noob in this
Sorry for my bad English

No comments......just wait for the ftf. It´s easy

amraasar said:
Hi
I have rooted my Xperia S 5 days ago
I didn't modify anything in system
I also unlocked bootloader
So. The question is :
JB update is rolling out
and I want to recive it OTA
should I unroot and relock bootloader to recive it
or I just have to wait tell see update notification
If I havevto unroot and relock bootloader plz tell me how in details
cuz Iam pretty noob in this
Sorry for my bad English
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If you were smart enough to unlock bootloader, you should know how to lock it. You should also do some reading, so you knew unlocking bootloader "blocks" OTA updates.

amraasar said:
Hi
I have rooted my Xperia S 5 days ago
I didn't modify anything in system
I also unlocked bootloader
So. The question is :
JB update is rolling out
and I want to recive it OTA
should I unroot and relock bootloader to recive it
or I just have to wait tell see update notification
If I havevto unroot and relock bootloader plz tell me how in details
cuz Iam pretty noob in this
Sorry for my bad English
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And also this should be in Q&A not here.

Get on your knees and prey to your god, dude.

Cholek3 said:
If you were smart enough to unlock bootloader, you should know how to lock it. You should also do some reading, so you knew unlocking bootloader "blocks" OTA updates.
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Agree , you have to lock bootloader to update OTA via Companion .

mrpuppy said:
Agree , you have to lock bootloader to update OTA via Companion .
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Ok..
I already know how to lock it
but i don't know if this will allow me to recive OTA update
?????

Note :: I unlocked bootloader and rooted my phone because
I wanted to delete cache and all unnecessary files which made my phone really slow and lagging all
the time
Not to install custom rom.. I still in the offical ICS rom
SFMBEnglish

What You Need To Do To Get OTA
amraasar said:
Ok..
I already know how to lock it
but i don't know if this will allow me to recive OTA update
?????
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What You Actually Need To Do Is,
1. Unroot The Device.
2. Lock Bootloader
3. Following Steps 1-2 Will Allow You to Download OTA Updates From PCC.
If You are unsure If your phone is in the same condition as it was before you started to root and unlock it.
Best Thing To Do Will Be.
1. Use FLASHTOOL to FLASH Sony Generic ftf. File .45
2. Relock Bootloader by Using Relock ftf. --> http://j.mp/xps_relock
3 Flash Your Phone Completing Both Steps.
4. You should receive .55 Update if Everything Went Fine. ( It means you are getting OTA)
And You Are Ready for JB now!!
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Press Thanks If This Helped.

dwarkesh2492 said:
What You Actually Need To Do Is,
1. Unroot The Device.
2. Lock Bootloader
3. Following Steps 1-2 Will Allow You to Download OTA Updates From PCC.
would u give me the link for that?
If You are unsure If your phone is in the same condition as it was before you started to root and unlock it.
Best Thing To Do Will Be.
1. Use FLASHTOOL to FLASH Sony Generic ftf. File .45
2. Relock Bootloader by Using Relock ftf. --> deleted to post
3 Flash Your Phone Completing Both Steps.
4. You should receive .55 Update if Everything Went Fine. ( It means you are getting OTA)
n1. File is missing? Or I just have to flash with the link in the 2ed step?
I relly appreciate if u tell me how to do it step by step using flashtool
And You Are Ready for JB now!!
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Done...
Thanks alot..
Pressed

Thank You!
amraasar said:
Done...
Thanks alot..
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Thank You Too Amraasar!

dwarkesh2492 said:
Thank You Too Amraasar!
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In last quote there are some questions
Plz answer it

amraasar said:
Done...
Thanks alot..
Pressed
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And Steps For Flashing With Flashtool.
1. Start Flashtool.exe
2. Connect Your Phone In USB Debug Mode.
3. Please Copy The Files Given Below to C:\Flashtool\firmwares folder.
(i) Generic ftf ICS (ii) Relock ftf file
4. Please Go Through This Guide Given Here in This Link.
It should help you with everything. HOW TO FLASH STOCK ROMs WITH FLASHTOOL -->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614

[Q] Can't flash back to ,62

Hello! I'm having a problem with my xperia arc S, I tried to install a ROM (ULTIMATE HD 3.1) but I didn't have the wifi modules, so my phone got stuck on boot, so I figured that I got a bootloop, and went to flash the kernel (562), root again again and flash the new kernel (587) to try and install the ROM again, but the phone didn't root, but I flashed the .587 kernel and can't flash it back to .562. I can't figure what's the problem the flashtool says it's flashed but in setting the "compilation number" just says that it has the new kernel.
So my problem is how can I flash back to .562 and root the phone? I already tried this a few times ([url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118343[/url]), but it dosen't work. what else can I do? Try with another kernel?
I also tried this, but it didn't work http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711. I don't know if it helps but i have the bootloader locked.
Sorry if repost, google but didn't find anything related. thanks anyway.

Restore your phone using Sony Update Service, since you have locked bootloader.
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popthosegaskets said:
Restore your phone using Sony Update Service, since you have locked bootloader.
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thanks it worked i installed the ROM and everything was ok, but i didn't like the rom so tried to go back to AOSP, but now i have another problem, I can't pass the Sony logo, I tried sony upade but it say's that i have the latest version, i also tried to flash another image (0.562 and 0.587) but it didn't work. what can I do? Is there a simple way to reset the phone (lol), i can't enter CWM. thanks for the help

dramce said:
thanks it worked i installed the ROM and everything was ok, but i didn't like the rom so tried to go back to AOSP, but now i have another problem, I can't pass the Sony logo, I tried sony upade but it say's that i have the latest version, i also tried to flash another image (0.562 and 0.587) but it didn't work. what can I do? Is there a simple way to reset the phone (lol), i can't enter CWM. thanks for the help
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Repair option in SEUS...
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dramce said:
thanks it worked i installed the ROM and everything was ok, but i didn't like the rom so tried to go back to AOSP, but now i have another problem, I can't pass the Sony logo, I tried sony upade but it say's that i have the latest version, i also tried to flash another image (0.562 and 0.587) but it didn't work. what can I do? Is there a simple way to reset the phone (lol), i can't enter CWM. thanks for the help
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Also .img files can not be flashed on locked bootloaders
Only .ftf files
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Sahaab said:
Also .img files can not be flashed on locked bootloaders
Only .ftf files
Sent from my LT18i
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i thought .ftf. and image were the same lol..

lawl ya i cant believe no one noticed u said image above XD

Attitude.SSJ said:
Repair option in SEUS...
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the version i have can only update.
Am I being a total idiot? can you please be little more specific please?

dramce said:
the version i have can only update.
Am I being a total idiot? can you please be little more specific please?
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If you cannot repair with Update Service, try PC Companion. It should offer the repair function.

dramce said:
the version i have can only update.
Am I being a total idiot? can you please be little more specific please?
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Had a similar problem, caused by wrong kernel (at least i think so). Anyho, there was no "repair" option for me either.
What you should do is:
- Flash back to stock GB firmware (0.62)
- Root (using eRoot, it's a one click procedure.)
- Install CWM using RecoveryX is the simplest way i'd say
- Flash the kernel which Jared proposed (can't remember which one sorry)
- boot into CWM, and follow the instructions to install UltimadeHD rom. I'd suggest Tesla's instructions, they are fail-proof. Remember to click on "unlocked bootloader" if your bootloader is locked.

DUnderline said:
Had a similar problem, caused by wrong kernel (at least i think so). Anyho, there was no "repair" option for me either.
What you should do is:
- Flash back to stock GB firmware (0.62)
- Root (using eRoot, it's a one click procedure.)
- Install CWM using RecoveryX is the simplest way i'd say
- Flash the kernel which Jared proposed (can't remember which one sorry)
- boot into CWM, and follow the instructions to install UltimadeHD rom. I'd suggest Tesla's instructions, they are fail-proof. Remember to click on "unlocked bootloader" if your bootloader is locked.
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I think I did it thanks, i used a thread here (LINK), i used the generic stock rom and it solved it, thanks for your help. And thanks to everybody else =)

{HELP}XMD C2005 - Stucked at bootanimation after Unlocking!!!

hi XMD users.
I unlocked my XMD C2005 succesfully but when i booted it i got stucked on bootanimation. I tried to flash the 4.3 kernel with CWM and able to go to recovery but still unable to boot into system..
I performed it twice but i have no idea what is the reason behind. my phone is unlockable.
Thanks.

Try flashing the kernel from the stock FTF through Flashtool. If you don't have one, try requesting from other users.

elmkzgirxp said:
Try flashing the kernel from the stock FTF through Flashtool. If you don't have one, try requesting from other users.
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i already flashed the stock CWM kernel for xperia m dual but its no good.. i can put it bring it back to 4.3 but my problem is i can't root it..i always stucked in boot animation everytime i unlocked my device..
any idea why is this happening?

What do you mean, stock CWM? What I meant was to flash the stock kernel, the one that came with your device.

elmkzgirxp said:
What do you mean, stock CWM? What I meant was to flash the stock kernel, the one that came with your device.
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i can do that, but my problem is i can't boot my device after unlocking. i already unlocked my bootloader.. any suggestion?
I just want to ask and know, how long will it takes to boot up after unlocking 4.3 or flashing a 4.3 image with CWM? Coz' when I first unlocked the device it's been more than 20mins and the device still on boot animation..
Any tips? Thanks...

No. All you have to do is to boot into flash mode.
It doesn't normally boot too long. It's just like rebooting the device.

IDK I had some problems too with bootloader unlocking and I found the fix: don't unlock with Sony site, but with flashtool.
AFAIR I relocked my bootloader and then I unlocked it with flashtool and it worked. It's thag button near the flash button.

If you unlocked your bootloader already , relock with TA partition (If you Made).Or just relock it with the latest version of flashtool. And boot into flash mode (Volume down btn press and hold) and flash a .ftf firmware.That's it ----> CHEERS .. if you still facing problems please report in the same thread with my name i.e @XDASenior

Trppmdm said:
IDK I had some problems too with bootloader unlocking and I found the fix: don't unlock with Sony site, but with flashtool.
AFAIR I relocked my bootloader and then I unlocked it with flashtool and it worked. It's thag button near the flash button.
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XDASenior said:
If you unlocked your bootloader already , relock with TA partition (If you Made).Or just relock it with the latest version of flashtool. And boot into flash mode (Volume down btn press and hold) and flash a .ftf firmware.That's it ----> CHEERS .. if you still facing problems please report in the same thread with my name i.e @XDASenior
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Okay, I will try unlocking it using flashtool... all i have to do is to relock it since i already backed up my TA.
I'll report the result soon...
Thanks for the replies.!!! :good:

donedos said:
Okay, I will try unlocking it using flashtool... all i have to do is to relock it since i already backed up my TA.
I'll report the result soon...
Thanks for the replies.!!! :good:
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Okay.. Best Of Luck

I have same problem after UBL my XMS running jb 4.3, my phone can't not start up in long time,,
I know my phone are bootloop,,
I flash again ftf 4.3, and booting not long ..
Sory for my engelish

itsnie said:
I have same problem after UBL my XMS running jb 4.3, my phone can't not start up in long time,,
I know my phone are bootloop,,
I flash again ftf 4.3, and booting not long ..
Sory for my engelish
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Yes for first run after you've flashed your ftf , it may take up to 10 minutes so don't worry

XDASenior said:
Yes for first run after you've flashed your ftf , it may take up to 10 minutes so don't worry
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Tried to unlocked my xm dual using flashtool but ended up with the same result, I stucked in boot animation...now i'm back with non-rooted 4.3.. I have to wait for better proper rooting of c2005... Thanks again for the replies..
Edit: misspelled

donedos said:
I stocked in boot animation...
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You mean stucked?

XDASenior said:
Yes for first run after you've flashed your ftf , it may take up to 10 minutes so don't worry
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That more than!
Maybe about 30 minutes I leave on my hh, then I decided to re-flash!
Sory for my engelish, it's translate

Cant flash "Newer" kernels

I flashed 4.1.A.0.562 and it went well after i rooted and was gonna flash to 4.1.B.0.587 it seems to go well i dont get any error on flashtool BUT when i go into setting and check Kernel it says im still on 4.1.A.0.562 and i have unlocked bootloader and im stuck now please help :^)

Just flash ICS Kernel..
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TheRavenblue said:
I flashed 4.1.A.0.562 and it went well after i rooted and was gonna flash to 4.1.B.0.587 it seems to go well i dont get any error on flashtool BUT when i go into setting and check Kernel it says im still on 4.1.A.0.562 and i have unlocked bootloader and im stuck now please help :^)
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flash stock ics ftf via this guide. also may dl latest version of ics there. it will flash alls stuff including kernel
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389

bejunk said:
flash stock ics ftf via this guide. also may dl latest version of ics there. it will flash alls stuff including kernel
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Will i lose my root if i do that?

TheRavenblue said:
Will i lose my root if i do that?
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yes. (& personal data also, so make backup) but root is a easy job (1min) you can root phone with ''e-root'' app. btw if u plan to use custom rom , then no need to root it all custom rom/kernel is prerooted....
if not you can extract kernel & try flashing i manually..

bejunk said:
yes. (& personal data also, so make backup) but root is a easy job (1min) you can root phone with ''e-root'' app. btw if u plan to use custom rom , then no need to root it all custom rom/kernel is prerooted....
if not you can extract kernel & try flashing i manually..
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I tried using e-root once and i got rooted but after a while i couldnt root :/ it was succesfull (i think) but superuser never showed up.

TheRavenblue said:
I tried using e-root once and i got rooted but after a while i couldnt root :/ it was succesfull (i think) but superuser never showed up.
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i think you need to install superuser manually afet rooting with e root. (from playstore)