I've been trying for hours now but I can't get it to work.
I have a Xperia Arc on 4.0.2.a.0.62 and I want to downgrade it to 4.0.2.a.0.42.
I have the ftf file, flashtool is installed. Here is goes wrong.
I click on Flash, select the correct ftf and then press OK. A few lines come up but then it stops at "for 2011 devices line, make sure you are not connected in MTP mode. I checked, I am connected in Mass storage mode...
What am i doing wrong? This is too hard for me, everybody says it's easy and only takes a few minutes..
I need to downgrade, because I want to root my phone.
You need to connect the unit to the computer in flash mode.
Turn off device, while holding down the BACK button, connect device to computer.
Yes I know, I do that, but doesn't work.
When I click flash, and then select the ftf file, there is nothing in the firmware content box. All the other boxes are empty to..
youri_69 said:
Yes I know, I do that, but doesn't work.
When I click flash, and then select the ftf file, there is nothing in the firmware content box. All the other boxes are empty to..
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Have you put the ftf file in Flashtool/firmware folder?
franyo said:
Have you put the ftf file in Flashtool/firmware folder?
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Yes, this file is in my firmwares folder:
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global
youri_69 said:
Yes, this file is in my firmwares folder:
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global
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you are sure to be in MSC mode?
franyo said:
you are sure to be in MSC mode?
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Yes, when i go to the options, the dot next to Mass Storage is selected.
Is it normal that the boxes in flashtool are empty?
I select LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global from the firmwares folder, but nothing is shown on the right side, the firmware content box.
They are all empty...
youri_69 said:
Yes, when i go to the options, the dot next to Mass Storage is selected.
Is it normal that the boxes in flashtool are empty?
I select LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global from the firmwares folder, but nothing is shown on the right side, the firmware content box.
They are all empty...
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No is not normal! if you wont, try to downloading again the FTF file, and repeat from begin!
franyo said:
No is not normal! if you wont, try to downloading again the FTF file, and repeat from begin!
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This is the beginning lol
just installed Flashtool v7.0.1.0 or so, downloaded ftf file and copied it to the firmwares folder.
I give up, guess I have the only un downgradable phone in the world...
Nobody can help me with this?
EDIT: I have installed an older version of Flashtool, and now the Firmware content box isn't empty anymore.
I then click on OK, but it doesn't start...
It says, "For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode.
I am sure I'm in mass storage mode..
What does your phone have to look like when you connect it in Flash mode? I just get a screen with the battery charging picture on it.
If your screen shows a charging battery then your phone is off. To use flashtool your phone should be on.
sinkster©
is android debugging on? it should work..try with other version of flashtool..
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I very recently asked for help installing CM7 onto my phone. While following a fairly simple tutorial linked to me by the author something hasn't worked and I've been left with a brick. I managed to fastboot the boot.img then when rebooting I was asked to "spam" the volume button repeatedly until it entered another mode. It did not do this. Instead it simply left me with a blank screen. No Sony Ericsson logo and no booting into another mode as the tutorial described. Someone in the thread had the same issue and basically the author just washed his hands of it and asked that guy to make a thread. I did look at the troubled users profile for said thread but for some reason this forum is saying the search is down, so hopefully someone can help me at least get my phone working. I'm done with the rooting/romming shenanigans. If there is a way to just get my phone up and running then hopefully someone can tell me. Until then it's just a brick.
Edit - Tried updating via SEUS but it says the phone has modified software and cant be updated. :-(
Would flashtool work?? I have no idea how to use it tho but am downloading it. Looking for things on here is hard work. lol.
Is your boot loader unlocked? You didn't mention if it was or not. If its not then that's why your bricked.
kelvenha55 said:
Is your boot loader unlocked? You didn't mention if it was or not. If its not then that's why your bricked.
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Its unlocked. The tutorial before the one I mentioned above was about finding out if it was or not and it had a YES next to it in the menu. Along with my IMEI number etc, so I was told I was OK to go ahead with the other tutorial.
Flashtool Guide
Oh rght this should help you, okay. The answer to your question is yes flashtool should work, it sounds like you've got a botched install that's all if you doo this you should be fine
THIS WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON YOUR PHONE BUT NOT YOUR SD CARD
Here's a quick rundown of what you need to do, Download flashtool, download an ftf file, flash the ftf file to your phone through flashtool and then as if by magic your phone should work. So let's begin
Step 1) Turn your phone off - Then leave it to the side.
Step 2) Download and install Flashtool Get flashtool from here
After it has downloaded install it but make sure you have remembered the directory where you've installed it.
Step 3) Download an ftf file. This is a package that contains the stock software that came with your phone and flashing this will therefore return your phone to factory settings or stock.
Here is a thread with a list of ftf files, download the one that corresponds with your phone.
After you've downloaded it move it the folder named firmwares in your flashtool directory. For example mine is C:\Flashtool\firmwares
Step 4) Install the drivers. Navigate to the drivers folder in your flashtool directory, for example mine is C:\Flashtool\drivers From there open the file named Flashtool-drivers.exe and install ALL of the drivers.
Step 5) Flashing the FTF. Once you have installed all of the drivers open flashtool. From there click on the flash icon in the top left corner of the screen. Select Flashmode then click OK.
Select the FTF file you downloaded and moved to the firmwares folder and then click OK.
You will then see flashtool say it is preparing files for flashing follwed by a popup. The popup will promt you to power off your phone, hold the back button, then plug the USB into your Computer.
After you have done this flashtool will begin flashing your phone. Do not remove the USB until it is finished.
Once it has finished (The log will tell you when it has) remove the USB and power on your phone.
The initial boot may take some time as needs to rebuild it's cache. Don't panic this is normal. After it has your phone shoudl now have booted and be on the stock software that came with it
Hope I helped, if you need anymore help PM me
Thanks for the help but I was just too over that phone so I sent it away for cash (even fuc*ed it was worth £32) and I've got a brand new Xperia Arc S. Thanks.
I want to relock my bootloader for official jelly bean update on PC.........please help me
ishu87scorpion said:
I want to relock my bootloader for official jelly bean update on PC.........please help me
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
Please don't create a new thread.. Search first and then read.. Read and read more..
The link provided for Xperia-S_Relock_bootloader.ftf is dead. If someone has the file and would be so kind as to mirror it it would be awesome. I would have posted on the original thread, but it's in the developer section and I am not allowed to post there. I have tried google search to find an alternative and I have come across one file with the same name, I flashed it with Flashtool and now my Xperia S won't boot, I can get into flashmode and fastboot but that's it.
queloo said:
The link provided for Xperia-S_Relock_bootloader.ftf is dead. If someone has the file and would be so kind as to mirror it it would be awesome. I would have posted on the original thread, but it's in the developer section and I am not allowed to post there. I have tried google search to find an alternative and I have come across one file with the same name, I flashed it with Flashtool and now my Xperia S won't boot, I can get into flashmode and fastboot but that's it.
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I have also faced the same problem and finally got the solution............
1. Just download the flash tool from here............
http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1367093576000
2. Download latest Firmware from here..........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24844165&postcount=2
3. And follow this steps...........
>DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE
>First you need to have FLASH TOOL installed from above 1 no. link
Now run FLASHTOOL.
>From FLASHTOOL home, select the flash/lightning bolt button
>Select FLASH MODE
>Select your stock firmware file (.ftf file wich downloaded from 2 no. link)
>WIPE: everything
>If available EXCLUDE: TA. (this option is not available for all stock.ftf files, if it's there just exclude it)
>Now click START button
>After FLASHTOOL prepares files, you should get this screen (or similar depending on version of FLASHTOOL)
>Now connect your phone with Volume key down (-). Flash mode and green LED will blink.
> Now flashing will start.............
>After all activity will done than start your phone and enjoy......
If u need any assistance just post here............
ishu87scorpion said:
I have also faced the same problem and finally got the solution............
1. Just download the flash tool from here............
http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1367093576000
2. Download latest Firmware from here..........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24844165&postcount=2
3. And follow this steps...........
>DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE
>First you need to have FLASH TOOL installed from above 1 no. link
Now run FLASHTOOL.
>From FLASHTOOL home, select the flash/lightning bolt button
>Select FLASH MODE
>Select your stock firmware file (.ftf file wich downloaded from 2 no. link)
>WIPE: everything
>If available EXCLUDE: TA. (this option is not available for all stock.ftf files, if it's there just exclude it)
>Now click START button
>After FLASHTOOL prepares files, you should get this screen (or similar depending on version of FLASHTOOL)
>Now connect your phone with Volume key down (-). Flash mode and green LED will blink.
> Now flashing will start.............
>After all activity will done than start your phone and enjoy......
If u need any assistance just post here............
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Thank you very much. This worked. I didn't know flashing a stock .ftf firmware would re-lock my bootloader. It did I flashed LT26i_6.1.A.2.50_1257-5499_WORLD and after that was able to upgrade through PC-companion without any problems. Thank you for the help.
ishu87scorpion said:
I have also faced the same problem and finally got the solution............
1. Just download the flash tool from here............
http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1367093576000
2. Download latest Firmware from here..........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24844165&postcount=2
3. And follow this steps...........
>DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE
>First you need to have FLASH TOOL installed from above 1 no. link
Now run FLASHTOOL.
>From FLASHTOOL home, select the flash/lightning bolt button
>Select FLASH MODE
>Select your stock firmware file (.ftf file wich downloaded from 2 no. link)
>WIPE: everything
>If available EXCLUDE: TA. (this option is not available for all stock.ftf files, if it's there just exclude it)
>Now click START button
>After FLASHTOOL prepares files, you should get this screen (or similar depending on version of FLASHTOOL)
>Now connect your phone with Volume key down (-). Flash mode and green LED will blink.
> Now flashing will start.............
>After all activity will done than start your phone and enjoy......
If u need any assistance just post here............
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i flashed LT26i_6.2.B.0.200_WORLD.ftf firmware but i am not able to upgrade through PC-companion or directly from the phone
please help
i have this sony xperia arc which got stuck at sony logo. I already download all necessary files for flashing and ftf files. Issue i am having right now i cannot connect this phone with my computer, i have downloaded sony arc drivers in the computer but in order to install them i still cannot see this device in my device manager.
i tried to do all hard reset methods too but none of them worked , tried all possible ways to hard reset
tried back+menu and power
tried home + volume up + power
home + volume down+ power
if anybody knows any other way to do hard reset please let me know
just want to mention i have downloaded flashtools, ftf files please let me know how can i make it visible on my computer
What version of Windows are you using?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
popthosegaskets said:
What version of Windows are you using?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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sorry for duplicate thread, had some internet issues ,
I am using windows 7
bindudhindsa said:
sorry for duplicate thread, had some internet issues ,
I am using windows 7
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Ok. I assume you installed Flashtool. Did you install the drivers and put the FTF files in the firmware folder in the Flashtool directory?
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yes i installed flastool and add ftf files in the firmware folder. but when i open flashtool i cannot see anything on left side menu as described in the procedure.
bindudhindsa said:
yes i installed flastool and add ftf files in the firmware folder. but when i open flashtool i cannot see anything on left side menu as described in the procedure.
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There should be a button with a lighting symbol. Click on it and select flash mode. Select FTF and the program will do it from there onwards. Just follow the instructions.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
popthosegaskets said:
There should be a button with a lighting symbol. Click on it and select flash mode. Select FTF and the program will do it from there onwards. Just follow the instructions.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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Thanks a lot for all your help friends who watched and helped me in this thread, just want to share my experience with other so if anybody have same problem they can do it
1) Download flashtool, on sony website they told us to download emma software but did not work out for me so i downloaded flashtool directly here from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2335555 (plz check this link twice, dont remember from where i downloaded flashtool software could be this one , sorry googled lot of links for this software
2) download ftf file from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1681542
3) flashtool will go directly to C drive which must be your main drive
4) go to c:/flashtool/firmware and delete anything you have in there
5) when its empty copy ftf file from step 2 and paste it in here
6) open flashtool, click on bolt sign and select this ftf file
7) take out battery of phone, put charger in phone and press back button to enter in flash mode
8) press flash on flashtool software and wait for completion of process
ALL DONE ...
How to back 4.2.2 from 4.3 update in Xperia ZL? Because lots of bugs in 4.3
Sent from my C6502 using xda app-developers app
perry_d4 said:
How to back 4.2.2 from 4.3 update in Xperia ZL? Because lots of bugs in 4.3
Sent from my C6502 using xda app-developers app
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download generic 4.2 os ftf file from this link https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hA...MycW9sV2s/edit
then download flashtools by antraoxyde from this link www.flashtool.net/
install the flashtools, then in c drive, in the flashtools installed folder, there is a folder for drivers, install all the drivers, and there would be another folder named firmware, paste the downloaded ftf file to the firmware folder, then open flashtools, then turn off your mobile, press volume down button, then simultaneously plug the usb in, the mobile will show the green led, means yur mobile is in flashmode, then in flashtools, click left button, there will be two option flashmode or fastboot mode, click flashmode, then choose the generic os you had pasted in the firmware folder, click wipe data and cashe, click app log, means all the option would be clicked yes, then click flash, the flashtools will starts flashing the os, after the process completed, unplug the phone and restart the phone, first boot will take time to make cache files, then the cell will boot up, yes you came back to android 4.2, plz hi thanks button if i helped you, coz i am new in xda developers, and want to become senior member !
melvinrobertson said:
download generic 4.2 os ftf file from this link https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hA...MycW9sV2s/edit
then download flashtools by antraoxyde from this link www.flashtool.net/
install the flashtools, then in c drive, in the flashtools installed folder, there is a folder for drivers, install all the drivers, and there would be another folder named firmware, paste the downloaded ftf file to the firmware folder, then open flashtools, then turn off your mobile, press volume down button, then simultaneously plug the usb in, the mobile will show the green led, means yur mobile is in flashmode, then in flashtools, click left button, there will be two option flashmode or fastboot mode, click flashmode, then choose the generic os you had pasted in the firmware folder, click wipe data and cashe, click app log, means all the option would be clicked yes, then click flash, the flashtools will starts flashing the os, after the process completed, unplug the phone and restart the phone, first boot will take time to make cache files, then the cell will boot up, yes you came back to android 4.2, plz hi thanks button if i helped you, coz i am new in xda developers, and want to become senior member !
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Anyone else had the same problem? Window just freezes and nothing happens. Is there any other way to get official firmware in .ftf format?
http://imgur.com/a/9KLdq
I'm doing something wrong or what?
Is there any way to install dstrikerz1's rom without downgrading?
Analala said:
http://imgur.com/a/9KLdq
I'm doing something wrong or what?
Is there any way to install dstrikerz1's rom without downgrading?
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You need only recovery to flash Dstriker, no need to downgraded. Root with Kingroot, flash dual recover by nut, then flash rom...
levone1 said:
You need only recovery to flash Dstriker, no need to downgraded. Root with Kingroot, flash dual recover by nut, then flash rom...
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Problem is I really want to avoid kingroot. I installed it once and then had to re-flash system again because it couldn't be uninstalled. And I don't trust Chinese proprietary software.
Analala said:
Problem is I really want to avoid kingroot. I installed it once and then had to re-flash system again because it couldn't be uninstalled. And I don't trust Chinese proprietary software.
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If you're wanting to flash Dstriker, then you're going to reflash system anyway, just make sure to check box for 'system' when wiping in recovery...
If you really want to downgrade and root, try a newer version of Flashtool. New versions create the whole ftf just by downloading. All you have to do is wait until it's done, and click flash.
levone1 said:
If you're wanting to flash Dstriker, then you're going to reflash system anyway, just make sure to check box for 'system' when wiping in recovery...
If you really want to downgrade and root, try a newer version of Flashtool. New versions create the whole ftf just by downloading. All you have to do is wait until it's done, and click flash.
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I tried downloading different firmware version on a different computer but i still get program freeze when i tried to bundle it. If i try to flash downloaded firmware then firmware selector cant find it either. See for yourself - http://imgur.com/r61Rr7m http://imgur.com/36nbNG7
Analala said:
I tried downloading different firmware version on a different computer but i still get program freeze when i tried to bundle it. If i try to flash downloaded firmware then firmware selector cant find it either. See for yourself - http://imgur.com/r61Rr7m http://imgur.com/36nbNG7
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I'm not a Flashtool expert, but I've flashed roms at least a dozen times, and I don't even see that screen anymore. I remember in older versions you used to have to download and then create an ftf, bit about a year ago there was an update where FT and Xperifirm were able to work together, and the flashable ftf was created automatically. Ever since then, I just click on the firmware I want in Xperifirm, and it downloads, and prepares the file, and I just click 'flash' and connect the phone and it's done.
levone1 said:
I'm not a Flashtool expert, but I've flashed roms at least a dozen times, and I don't even see that screen anymore. I remember in older versions you used to have to download and then create an ftf, bit about a year ago there was an update where FT and Xperifirm were able to work together, and the flashable ftf was created automatically. Ever since then, I just click on the firmware I want in Xperifirm, and it downloads, and prepares the file, and I just click 'flash' and connect the phone and it's done.
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Maybe its in the latest update. The problem is I get an error when trying to launch x10flasher.jar. I have no idea what could have caused this problem. I got freshly installed java so everything should be fine.
http://imgur.com/a/0oOwz
1. Download Flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed Flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - YES
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
As for making ftf files:
1. when you have Flashtool, open XperiFirm from there, as picture attached
2. when firmware of your choosing finished downloading close XperiFirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in Flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. after few seconds Flashtool starts creating FTF version of the firmware you downloaded via XperiFirm
4. when progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
Aculard said:
1. Download Flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed Flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - YES
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
As for making ftf files:
1. when you have Flashtool, open XperiFirm from there, as picture attached
2. when firmware of your choosing finished downloading close XperiFirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in Flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. after few seconds Flashtool starts creating FTF version of the firmware you downloaded via XperiFirm
4. when progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
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Thanks fam! I thought x10flasher.jar was some kind of executable installer. Now everything works .
Me too , i thought x10flasher.jar is for Xperia X10 phones ... Problem solved , bundle created successfully .
Thanks to Aculard ...
Aculard said:
1. Download Flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed Flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - YES
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
As for making ftf files:
1. when you have Flashtool, open XperiFirm from there, as picture attached
2. when firmware of your choosing finished downloading close XperiFirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in Flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. after few seconds Flashtool starts creating FTF version of the firmware you downloaded via XperiFirm
4. when progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
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Please could inform why Flashtool not showing FTF files after I Download it
also it's in Firmware folder
Thanks Mate
Thanks a lot to mate recomended jar update.
This forum not granted me quote.
I have the same issue between gentoo nor W10.
Regards.
Thanks so much for your solution. I have replaced the x10flasher.jar and it is working really good. Thanks again.
aculard said:
1. Download flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - yes
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
as for making ftf files:
1. When you have flashtool, open xperifirm from there, as picture attached
2. When firmware of your choosing finished downloading close xperifirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. After few seconds flashtool starts creating ftf version of the firmware you downloaded via xperifirm
4. When progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
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thank you so much ive been trying to do this for so long
Thank you,
Aculard said:
1. Download Flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed Flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - YES
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
As for making ftf files:
1. when you have Flashtool, open XperiFirm from there, as picture attached
2. when firmware of your choosing finished downloading close XperiFirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in Flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. after few seconds Flashtool starts creating FTF version of the firmware you downloaded via XperiFirm
4. when progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
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