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[Q] .62 to .42 flashing

I have an Xperia Arc S
where can i find a tutorial on how to downgrade from 62 to 42?
I've already unlocked the boot loader.
I've installed the latest Flash Tools 7
I have the file Xperia Arc (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE and it's in the right folder under c:\Flash tools7 \ Firmware
I get something like this
27/015/2012 21:15:49 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/015/2012 21:15:52 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/027/2012 21:27:21 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
27/027/2012 21:27:21 - INFO - Device Status: NOT FOUND
27/027/2012 21:27:38 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox
27/028/2012 21:28:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/028/2012 21:28:26 - INFO - Selected Xperia Arc (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf
27/028/2012 21:28:26 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Reading device information
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Flashing loader
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - ERROR -
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/028/2012 21:28:59 - INFO - Device disconnected
please help
I want to root my ARC S

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inconnu29 said:
I have an Xperia Arc S
where can i find a tutorial on how to downgrade from 62 to 42?
I've already unlocked the boot loader.
I've installed the latest Flash Tools 7
I have the file Xperia Arc (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE and it's in the right folder under c:\Flash tools7 \ Firmware
I get something like this
27/015/2012 21:15:49 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/015/2012 21:15:52 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/027/2012 21:27:21 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
27/027/2012 21:27:21 - INFO - Device Status: NOT FOUND
27/027/2012 21:27:38 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox
27/028/2012 21:28:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/028/2012 21:28:26 - INFO - Selected Xperia Arc (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf
27/028/2012 21:28:26 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Reading device information
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Flashing loader
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - ERROR -
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/028/2012 21:28:59 - INFO - Device disconnected
please help
I want to root my ARC S
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i too want same thing for my arc no s

inconnu29 said:
I have an Xperia Arc S
where can i find a tutorial on how to downgrade from 62 to 42?
I've already unlocked the boot loader.
I've installed the latest Flash Tools 7
I have the file Xperia Arc (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE and it's in the right folder under c:\Flash tools7 \ Firmware
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If u have an unlocked bootloader , i think you can root .62. No need of downgrading it. Search for the method.

Rajhans said:
If u have an unlocked bootloader , i think you can root .62. No need of downgrading it. Search for the method.
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Just boot recoveryARC.IMG with fastboot (DON'T FLASH IT, JUST BOOT). Then flash latest superuser.zip from sdcard.
While searching for files read something more about process.
If more help needed or files needed pm me and I can help from Wednesday on.
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2

i have also flashed this firmware.. but i am not getting those errors ..flashtool 0.7.0.0 flashed for me correctly.. just connect device properly in flash mode and check no final verification check box..:

[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.

Brick recovery

Hello all, I am requesting help with my Xperia Play.
It was not working smoothly, so I decided to install a custom ROM. I installed the ICS beta and then attempted to install xDark ICS but it has failed.
Pretty sure its R800i, bought unlocked in the UK
I cannot see anything on screen when I turn the device on
When the power button is pressed it vibrates slightly
I can put it in recovery mode (Holding Back and plugging USB) -light appears green
I can put it in fastboot mode (Holding Search and plugging USB) -light appears blue
When I try to flash any .ftf files with Flashtool it either comes up with an error or stays on "retrieving device information"
I cannot work out how to repair with PC Companion
When I select the .ftf file, no files appear in the firmware content. (I have tried various firmware files but any more would be appreciated)
My flash tool logs: When selecting firmware or dragging firmware
22/001/2012 22:01:27 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
22/001/2012 22:01:27 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.0.0 built on 2012-07-19 22:57:15
22/001/2012 22:01:27 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
22/001/2012 22:01:33 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/001/2012 22:01:33 - INFO - Selected R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_UK.ftf
22/001/2012 22:01:33 - INFO - Flash canceled
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22/004/2012 22:04:45 - INFO - Selected R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_UK.ftf
22/004/2012 22:04:45 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/004/2012 22:04:45 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/004/2012 22:04:45 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
22/004/2012 22:04:45 - INFO - Reading device information
22/005/2012 22:05:01 - INFO - Start Flashing
22/005/2012 22:05:01 - INFO - Flashing loader
22/005/2012 22:05:01 - INFO - Ending flash session
22/005/2012 22:05:01 - ERROR -
22/005/2012 22:05:01 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
22/005/2012 22:05:01 - INFO - Device disconnected
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This sometimes appears
22/010/2012 22:10:03 - INFO - Selected R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_UK.ftf
22/010/2012 22:10:03 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/010/2012 22:10:03 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/010/2012 22:10:04 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
22/010/2012 22:10:04 - INFO - Reading device information
22/010/2012 22:10:04 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
22/010/2012 22:10:04 - INFO - Start Flashing
22/010/2012 22:10:04 - INFO - Flashing loader
22/010/2012 22:10:04 - INFO - Ending flash session
22/010/2012 22:10:04 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
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I'm not interested in what I did wrong I just want my phone functionality back.
I want the stock rom back on my phone. Thanks!

Do you know how to flash roms with flash tools?
Sure that your phon has unlock bootloader? (if don't, follow this http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions)
The same problem happened to me... I learn how to unlock bootloader and install roms with flashtools... now I'm running CM9 RC2...
If you know how to flsh see post #5 of this thread...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28977879#post28977879
if you don´t, Tell me!
cheers :good:

Alejandroch said:
Do you know how to flash roms with flash tools?
Sure that your phon has unlock bootloader? (if don't, follow this http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions)
The same problem happened to me... I learn how to unlock bootloader and install roms with flashtools... now I'm running CM9 RC2...
If you know how to flsh see post #5 of this thread...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28977879#post28977879
if you don´t, Tell me!
cheers :good:
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Yeah I know how but I cant access the recovery menu.
Anyway, I resolved the issue by flashing the latest stock (.62) .ftf file from here and it seemed to work. Thanks

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.

[Q] xperia m 1905 bootloop

my phone stuck on sony logo and I can not get into cwm recovery, the pink led dose not show up while turning phone on! I have unlocked the bootloader and tried to flash different kernels to access recovery. I can not find stock kernel.img and ftf firmware for xperia m (single) too. any idea?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2781799
Here you go, ftf for c190x 15.4.A.1.9.

Remorcer said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2781799
Here you go, ftf for c190x 15.4.A.1.9.
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I will chik it out, thank you

behrozthe said:
I will chik it out, thank you
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every time flashing finish with this error
22/037/2014 09:37:39 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
22/037/2014 09:37:39 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.15.0 built on 15-03-2014 23:00:00
22/037/2014 09:37:45 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/037/2014 09:37:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/038/2014 09:38:36 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Xperia M C1905. FW release : Google Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). Customization : 15.4.A.0.23
22/038/2014 09:38:36 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/038/2014 09:38:50 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/038/2014 09:38:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/039/2014 09:39:10 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/039/2014 09:39:12 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
22/039/2014 09:39:12 - INFO - Reading device information
22/039/2014 09:39:12 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
22/039/2014 09:39:12 - INFO - Current device : C1905 - YT910CZCMD - 1274-5459_R3A - 1272-2325_15.1.C.2.8 - WORLD-i_15.1.C.2.8
22/039/2014 09:39:12 - INFO - Start Flashing
22/039/2014 09:39:12 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
22/039/2014 09:39:12 - INFO - Checking header
22/039/2014 09:39:12 - INFO - Flashing data
22/039/2014 09:39:12 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
22/039/2014 09:39:12 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_dbe9 - Version : loader_MSM8X30_10 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM_8227_5 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
22/039/2014 09:39:13 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
22/039/2014 09:39:13 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
22/039/2014 09:39:13 - INFO - Checking header
22/039/2014 09:39:13 - INFO - Flashing data
22/039/2014 09:39:13 - ERROR - Processing of partition-image.sin finished with errors.
22/039/2014 09:39:13 - INFO - Ending flash session
22/039/2014 09:39:13 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="0x8020001C ";

start flashing process without connecting the usb cable to the phone after some time it asks to connect the phone then connect usb to phone holding vol button

razor62 said:
start flashing process without connecting the usb cable to the phone after some time it asks to connect the phone then connect usb to phone holding vol button
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Still no way to turn the phone ON!

behrozthe said:
my phone stuck on sony logo and I can not get into cwm recovery, the pink led dose not show up while turning phone on! I have unlocked the bootloader and tried to flash different kernels to access recovery. I can not find stock kernel.img and ftf firmware for xperia m (single) too. any idea?
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Try flashing xperia m kernel then flash a new rom like cm11 then revert back to stock.

Force fully shot dowm ur mobile then try to go to flash mode
Sent from my Xperia Sola using XDA Free mobile app

razor62 said:
Force fully shot dowm ur mobile then try to go to flash mode
Sent from my Xperia Sola using XDA Free mobile app
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I have done these methods but the flashing finishes with error. I can just flash kernel on it. I need an. Img kernel with compatible. Tft firmware. Hope to reach a solution

behrozthe said:
I have done these methods but the flashing finishes with error. I can just flash kernel on it. I need an. Img kernel with compatible. Tft firmware. Hope to reach a solution
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From above error i can see that you are flashing 4.1.2 firmware. Try flashing 4.3 firmware.