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[SOLVED] Xperia Arc bricked, need help fast

I know this has been asked before, but I just can't find a answer. I am really new to this and just wanted to use cyanogenmod because I heard it makes your phone faster.
Ok, so I really want to get Cyanogenmod (should I ask this on they're forums?) on my xperia arc, it was rogers branded, lt15a, .42. So apparently it wasn't for lt15a, so I spent hours trying to find a working rom for lt15i .42, and finally I did it. So I flashed to it and root it and get my stuff off my titanium backup, and go to install cyanogenmod from the clockworkmod menu (I installed it from xperia cwm auto-install). I go down to install from zip, blah blah blah select cyanogen's .zip, and get assert prop error lt18i. That was weird, because on the zip it says its for lt15i, and it said lt15i before when I tried using my lt15a. So I read something on here that said to remove the assert prop stuff from the updater-service file or something, so I did that. I went to install cyanogenmod and it said it was successful and it rebooted my phone. It went to the sony ericsson logo, and wouldn't leave. I go to restore it using the PC Companion update, but it just says it can't detect it. So I go to use flashtool and none of them work. But it said to turn off the phone, obviously it wouldn't turn off, so I took out the battery. Now it just won't turn back on! Have I permanantly bricked it? I can't send it in, because it had root checker and stuff on there. What do I do?
Sorry for the wall of text

Didnt you take a backup before installing the zip???
If so...just restore it through CWM.

Kajendran said:
Didnt you take a backup before installing the zip???
If so...just restore it through CWM.
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It took a long time, many errors, but I do have a backup in rom manager from before I started trying to use cyanogenmod. But it didn't work when I tried it before I bricked my device, and I can't access CWM because I get stuck on sony ericsson and won't let me pass

have you tried flashing a .img via fastboot? you say your device wont turn off after you took out the battery. However can you still put it in flashmode? getting stuck on the boot logo, for me it seems like you didn't use the fxp kernel.

p47r0n said:
have you tried flashing a .img via fastboot? you say your device wont turn off after you took out the battery. However can you still put it in flashmode? getting stuck on the boot logo, for me it seems like you didn't use the fxp kernel.
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and for me also... (fxp works only with theirs kernel)
try to flash fxp kernel and than restart your phone... if needed reinstall zip from sd card.
good luck!

cosmyndemeter said:
and for me also... (fxp works only with theirs kernel)
try to flash fxp kernel and than restart your phone... if needed reinstall zip from sd card.
good luck!
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How would I do that? Google only gives me results like TeamXperia roms.
p47r0n said:
have you tried flashing a .img via fastboot? you say your device wont turn off after you took out the battery. However can you still put it in flashmode? getting stuck on the boot logo, for me it seems like you didn't use the fxp kernel.
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The screen shuts off when I take out the battery, but when the device is on it doesn't shut off unless I take the battery out and put it back in.

Try to flash stock rom with flashtool
2.3.4 or ics 4.0.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598072
Your mistake
Flash cm7/9 with stock kernel
Ares try seus ( update service)?
Sent from my LT18i using XDA

okrasitna said:
Try to flash stock rom with flashtool
2.3.4 or ics 4.0.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598072
Your mistake
Flash cm7/9 with stock kernel
Ares try seus ( update service)?
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
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Ok, I flashed with the link you sent me, but it goes "SONY" instead of Sony Ericsson and then shows a exclamation mark next to a phone and then the screen shuts off for a bit, and then it comes back on to the "SONY" logo

khortonworld said:
Ok, I flashed with the link you sent me, but it goes "SONY" instead of Sony Ericsson and then shows a exclamation mark next to a phone and then the screen shuts off for a bit, and then it comes back on to the "SONY" logo
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Try flash back to LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42, you can download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314 if problem is not solved you can Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358

p47r0n said:
Try flash back to LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42, you can download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314 if problem is not solved you can Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
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Now its stuck in a loop of SONY and XPERIA
Code:
14/024/2012 21:24:31 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
14/025/2012 21:25:00 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
14/025/2012 21:25:01 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
14/025/2012 21:25:06 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&36990D09&0&4
14/025/2012 21:25:06 - INFO - Start Flashing
14/025/2012 21:25:06 - INFO - VER="R9A021";DATE="20110128";TIME="11:49:00";
14/025/2012 21:25:06 - INFO - Flashing loader
14/025/2012 21:25:08 - INFO - PROT_VER="03";DATE="20110217";TIME="15:47:00";VER="R4A066";CXC="1234-5769";TYPE="S1_LOADER";UNIQUE_DEV_ID="A8D22DAC1D690DA8615B75B906A2BE06F8B40EB5";SEC_LOCK_STATUS="LOCKED";OTP_DATA="4B6D7100471404C81508042880712CCCB001002000000000";IMEI="01268700138217";AID_VERSION="0004";EROM_AID="0001";LOADER_AID="0001";SW_AID="0001";CUST_AID="0001";SIM_LOCK_AID="0001";HWCONF_AID="0001";PROD_ID="0001";ACTIVE_LOADER_AID="0001";MEMDEVS="02:00:0098:00B3:0055:00002000:00020000:00000800:00000040,03:03:0003:5344:0080:0003B598:00010000:00000200";MAN_ID="0098";DEV_ID="00B3";EXT_DEV_ID="0055";SIN_VER="0001";AID_TAMP="NOT_TAMPERED";MAX_PKT_SZ="00010000";AUTH_LEVEL="NONE";AUTH_MET="0001";CARD_PRESENT="YES";CARD_SIZE="16GB";CARD_DATA="UHJvZE5vPTEyNDktOTI3NA1Qcm9kUmV2PVIzQQ1Db3BpZWRCeXRlcz0xMTMwNDI5MzAyDUNvcGllZEZpbGVzPTE1NTA4DUNvcGllZERpcnM9ODQNT3JkZXI9OTAyNDQ5OC0yMA0=";LOADER_ROOT="S1_Loader_Root_773f";EROM_ROOT="S1_EROM_Root_d601";SW_ROOT="S1_SW_Root_883f";CUST_ROOT="S1_Cust_Root_9603";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_c422";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_08af";BIM_STATE="DISABLED";
14/025/2012 21:25:08 - INFO - Flashing preset
14/025/2012 21:25:08 - INFO - TA value : [00, 00, 08, FD, 00, 00, 00, 02, 00, 00, ]
14/025/2012 21:25:08 - INFO - Flashing finished.
14/025/2012 21:25:08 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
14/025/2012 21:25:08 - INFO - Then go to application settings
14/025/2012 21:25:08 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
and flashing won't work because the only way to turn it off is by taking out the battery, and after putting the battery back in and holding back won't work. Did I permanently break it?

khortonworld said:
and flashing won't work because the only way to turn it off is by taking out the battery, and after putting the battery back in and holding back won't work. Did I permanently break it?
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htt p://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Try flashing using method like in the link above (using fastboot), the code should be like this
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0fce flash boot boot.img
And to enter fastboot mode, turn off your phone. hold menu key (not back key) while plugging your usb to phone (don't turn on the phone)
Hope it help
CMIIW

pveyes said:
htt p://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Try flashing using method like in the link above (using fastboot), the code should be like this
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0fce flash boot boot.img
And to enter fastboot mode, turn off your phone. hold menu key (not back key) while plugging your usb to phone (don't turn on the phone)
Hope it help
CMIIW
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Let me correct the code.. its
fastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
-i 0x0fce is required only for doing sony specific tasks such as unlocking the bootloader

and this
repair with pc companion,,? or Sony Ericsson Update Service
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en...ware-update-failed-pc-companion-xperia-ps101/
If your software update fails, the phone cannot be powered on properly. When you press the Power key, the phone vibrates and for a few seconds the display either shows Sony Ericsson in grey, or a warning triangle with a yellow exclamation mark and telephone symbol.
The phone then turns off and remains off. To fix this problem, connect the phone to PC Companion again, click start under Phone software update and click on the repair phone link
If the update does not start charge your battery. You need at least 40% battery power to initiate a software update. Charge the phone and then reconnect it to PC Companion.
Don’t use hubs and docks, connect the phone’s USB cable directly to the computer’s USB port. Do not remove or attach any other USB device during the update.

okrasitna said:
repair with pc companion,,? or Sony Ericsson Update Service
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en...ware-update-failed-pc-companion-xperia-ps101/
If your software update fails, the phone cannot be powered on properly. When you press the Power key, the phone vibrates and for a few seconds the display either shows Sony Ericsson in grey, or a warning triangle with a yellow exclamation mark and telephone symbol.
The phone then turns off and remains off. To fix this problem, connect the phone to PC Companion again, click start under Phone software update and click on the repair phone link
If the update does not start charge your battery. You need at least 40% battery power to initiate a software update. Charge the phone and then reconnect it to PC Companion.
Don’t use hubs and docks, connect the phone’s USB cable directly to the computer’s USB port. Do not remove or attach any other USB device during the update.
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Doesn't detect phone.
now.i.feel said:
Let me correct the code.. its
fastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
-i 0x0fce is required only for doing sony specific tasks such as unlocking the bootloader
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Stuck on "Waiting for device" forever

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322827

okrasitna said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322827
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The download for SEtools is removed, and it looks like the thread is dead

am i screwed over? I really need this phone to work tomorrow, and I can't get this thing working.

Stuck on "Waiting for device" forever[/QUOTE]
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
is your bootloader unlocked and also. usb 3.0 dont work whit fast boot, use a usb 2.0..

khortonworld said:
Doesn't detect phone.
Stuck on "Waiting for device" forever
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Did you look in the device manager if the phone is correctly recognized ? chances are that you have a drivers problem.

garisan said:
Did you look in the device manager if the phone is correctly recognized ? chances are that you have a drivers problem.
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doubt it, because it always has worked when the phone was on, not stuck in a boot logo forever

New but not noob question

Hey there! I have just bought an xperia arc s lt18i. I am not a noob or new in android so u can answer my doubts normally, I will understand u lol!
I had a galaxy s sl and I think everything was quite different and easier. galaxy s (i9000) ROMS, firmwares, kernels, mods, etc weren't compatible with mine (i9003) and flashing them automatically bricks the phone. I have been reading a lot here and I still don't understand something...
--Are xperia arc and xperia arc s firmwares, roms, kernels and mods compatible with each other? Because I was going to root my lt18i (currently on official ics), I was downloading everything to follow the steps and I noticed I had downloaded the 2.3.4 firmware: LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42. Can I flash this with flashtools? Isn't this an arc firmware or can I flash it in my arc s? Everything is being a bit difficult to me since it is absolutely different to samsung devices and since here there are a looot of tutorials saying similar but not same things...
Hope u understand me and can help me with this.
Thank u

Hi
Flashing arc <--> arc S work normally, if you wipe, if you don't, I would say 50:50=work:not work.
Always remember: Settings will always show that, you flashed. E.g you flashed arc FW on arc S, Settings will show arc.
And it's always better to flash the right Firmware.
If you still have questions, ask them. And press Thanks0
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.

Well, the idea is, that Xperia Arc S is the same to Arc except for the stronger hardware. They share the same software, Arc S just run it smoother, and the games on Arc S feels better, etc.
If a ROM can be run on the Arc then it can run on Arc S. Except for a few cases that the developer HIGHLY CUSTOMIZED the ROM for one of the two device, then the other device will receive bugs (but no brick).
To be honest, I don't feel the difference in Arc and Arc S (I own a few smartphone shops in VietNam). The difference can only be spotted within games, the Arc S does last longer in battery life though

Thanks for ur replies!
My problem is the following...
I flashed LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_(1247-1041).ftf with flashtools but when it finished it says
Code:
16/008/2012 14:08:54 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
16/008/2012 14:08:55 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.0.0 built on 2012-07-19 22:57:15
16/008/2012 14:08:55 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
16/009/2012 14:09:00 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/009/2012 14:09:06 - INFO - Selected LT18i_4.1.A.0.562_Iberia.ftf
16/009/2012 14:09:06 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
16/009/2012 14:09:09 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
16/009/2012 14:09:17 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/009/2012 14:09:18 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
16/009/2012 14:09:18 - INFO - Reading device information
16/009/2012 14:09:18 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
16/009/2012 14:09:18 - INFO - Start Flashing
16/009/2012 14:09:18 - INFO - Flashing loader
16/009/2012 14:09:20 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE
16/009/2012 14:09:20 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
16/009/2012 14:09:20 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
16/009/2012 14:09:23 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
16/009/2012 14:09:25 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
16/009/2012 14:09:26 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
16/009/2012 14:09:29 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_ayame.sin
16/009/2012 14:09:29 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
16/009/2012 14:09:38 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
16/009/2012 14:09:38 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
16/012/2012 14:12:11 - INFO - Ending flash session
[COLOR="Red"]16/012/2012 14:12:11 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Final data verification failed";
16/012/2012 14:12:11 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted[/COLOR]
16/012/2012 14:12:11 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/012/2012 14:12:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/012/2012 14:12:14 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
The phone is stuck in bootlogo (sony) but it doesn't boot. It turns down, tries to restart but stucks... I am downloading LT18i_4.1.A.0.562_Iberia.ftf now and will try to reflash in flashtools to try to make it boot.
What do u think guys?
BIG thanks

I have just flashed that fw but at the end, after flashing everything it says
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16/029/2012 16:29:46 - INFO - Flashing finished.
16/029/2012 16:29:46 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
16/029/2012 16:29:46 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
16/029/2012 16:29:47 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/031/2012 16:31:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
but it DOESNT reboot. I have to disconnect it and reboot, but is stucked in bootlogo (bootlooping) I think it can be the flashtool version...
Can anybody provide me the correct flashtools program or another idea please??
It booted! I rebooted it manually and didn't stuck! It was a fw problem. Now, I will root it Thank u guys!!

luiseteyo said:
I have just flashed that fw but at the end, after flashing everything it says
Code:
16/029/2012 16:29:46 - INFO - Flashing finished.
16/029/2012 16:29:46 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
16/029/2012 16:29:46 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
16/029/2012 16:29:47 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/031/2012 16:31:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
but it DOESNT reboot. I have to disconnect it and reboot, but is stucked in bootlogo (bootlooping) I think it can be the flashtool version...
Can anybody provide me the correct flashtools program or another idea please??
It booted! I rebooted it manually and didn't stuck! It was a fw problem. Now, I will root it Thank u guys!!
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It does reboot. It reboots back into flashmode. Disconnect cable and turn on the phone. It is meant to be so.

Use Flashtool 0.9. I will send a mirror by pm.
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.

Someguyfromhell said:
It does reboot. It reboots back into flashmode. Disconnect cable and turn on the phone. It is meant to be so.
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Now u are here. I am trying to root it with DooMLoRD Toolkit v4.0 but it doesn`t let me... It seems like if it couldn't find the device. I have the proper drivers installed but it seems to not connect the device. It is in USB Debugging and Unknown sources... What can be happening?

Which FW do you have now?
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.

papayayoghurt said:
Which FW do you have now?
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.
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I have (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE installed

Open Flashtool and press the Key.
Check that USB debugging is enabled.
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.

I ve been through this try reading this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188

papayayoghurt said:
Open Flashtool and press the Key.
Check that USB debugging is enabled.
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.
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Yess I could root it with flashtools Thank u! Now, if I upgrade to ICS the root won't disappear, is it right? Really thanks for ur time
What do u recommend me to do? ICS was a battery drainer and it was too warm. Now I am in 2.3.4 and everything is quite good, also the battery.

luiseteyo said:
Yess I could root it with flashtools Thank u! Now, if I upgrade to ICS the root won't disappear, is it right? Really thanks for ur time
What do u recommend me to do? ICS was a battery drainer and it was too warm. Now I am in 2.3.4 and everything is quite good, also the battery.
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Any advices?
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

Try latest ics its good and battery friendly
.587 version posted on general
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

justkiddinghere said:
Try latest ics its good and battery friendly
.587 version posted on general
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
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And does the battery get warm? Thank u very much for ur advice. It is difficult at first
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

Yep in few roms and with few kernal it does not exactly battry but from camera corner but its common all have not a issue or worry
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

I am sorry to rebump the thread but i have other questions. Ok, i am rooted and deleted all the unuseful apps. I edited build prop and everything. I wajt to flash a kernel to flash from recovery a rom. I cant access fastboot mode so i cant flash any recovery kernel or anything. I connect the phone pressing menu button but i cant find the blue light anywhere... Probably it is a driver issue or i dont know if somebody could help me with that i would e very grateful. Thanks!!!
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luiseteyo said:
I am sorry to rebump the thread but i have other questions. Ok, i am rooted and deleted all the unuseful apps. I edited build prop and everything. I wajt to flash a kernel to flash from recovery a rom. I cant access fastboot mode so i cant flash any recovery kernel or anything. I connect the phone pressing menu button but i cant find the blue light anywhere... Probably it is a driver issue or i dont know if somebody could help me with that i would e very grateful. Thanks!!!
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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Driver has nothing to do with phone not going to fastboot.
If notification LED, the LED next to microUSB, doesn't turn led, then 2 choices:
1) You are doing it wrong - Turn off phone, connect USB cable to PC, hold down Menu button, connect USB cable to phone.
2) Your phone is SIM-locked and/or branded - Fastboot is disabled. Only way is via paid method.

So i have to unlock bootloader? But if there are roms also for locked bl is because locked bl can also access to fastboot mode. Am i right?
So what must i do? How? Where can i unlock it the cheapest way? Thank u very much for ur answers!
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

[Q] rooting arc S 8LT18i) issue

i already read about rooting and all the terms included but my case is very specific
my Xperia arc S(LT18) has a password when i received from a friend i think someone send it to him from the U.S or Europe not sure(it has a vodafone Sim in it) so i tried to fix it through the sony update program
but i would receive an error message that my ip has been blocked due to device being brown phone
so i cannot format and cannot enter the phone so i tried to root it and followed the instructions from this link
androidlegend.com/how-to-root-sony-xperia-arc-s-lt18i-running-ics-4-0-4-firmware
anyways after flashing when i try to turn on the phone i get an error message saying "Sorry, the phone has crashed please wait until the crash data is saved and do not pull battery!" also flashing is hapening very fast i think the problem is that i am not enabling the option allow debugging and unknown services anyways now i cannot even reach the start screen
hope someone can help

mrh12 said:
i already read about rooting and all the terms included but my case is very specific
my Xperia arc S(LT18) has a password when i received from a friend i think someone send it to him from the U.S or Europe not sure(it has a vodafone Sim in it) so i tried to fix it through the sony update program
but i would receive an error message that my ip has been blocked due to device being brown phone
so i cannot format and cannot enter the phone so i tried to root it and followed the instructions from this link
androidlegend.com/how-to-root-sony-xperia-arc-s-lt18i-running-ics-4-0-4-firmware
anyways after flashing when i try to turn on the phone i get an error message saying "Sorry, the phone has crashed please wait until the crash data is saved and do not pull battery!" also flashing is hapening very fast i think the problem is that i am not enabling the option allow debugging and unknown services anyways now i cannot even reach the start screen
hope someone can help
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I have never come across this issue, but if I had that problem, I would most definitely flash the firmware again just to make sure I get a clean, issue-free phone. Do note however, flashing does fail on occasions so flashing more than once is sometimes necessary.
Good luck!

I TRIED Flashing many times but i think, its not even flashing because it says at the end after saying flashing has ended that to Enable usb Debugging but i cant do that!!! also flashing takes 10 seconds and according to what i saw on you tube videos it should take 2 min
jman2131 said:
I have never come across this issue, but if I had that problem, I would most definitely flash the firmware again just to make sure I get a clean, issue-free phone. Do note however, flashing does fail on occasions so flashing more than once is sometimes necessary.
Good luck!
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hmm strange. You don't need to enable debugging mode to flash a new rom. Are you using the latest flashtool? and are you flashing a kernel instead of a rom? :/

jman2131 said:
hmm strange. You don't need to enable debugging mode to flash a new rom. Are you using the latest flashtool? and are you flashing a kernel instead of a rom? :/
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i am using flashtool 0.9.6.0 and i followed instructions from this site
ww.androidlegend.com/how-to-root-sony-xperia-arc-s-lt18i-running-ics-4-0-4-firmware
i got flash tool then downloaded ICS 4.0.3 Firmware (4.1.A.0.562).\
i flashed but it seems it didnt work because theflashing happened very quickly like 10sec but i saw in some youtube videos that it should take 2-3min
theses are the last 4 lines in the flashtool
06/030/2012 22:30:03 - INFO - Flashing finished..
06/030/2012 22:30:03 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
06/030/2012 22:30:03 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
06/030/2012 22:30:04 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
i think its telling me i should check the debugging option but i cant do that
when i try to root nothing happens just says waiting for device
+ if i try to turn on the phone it just says after the Sony Ericsson logo the phone has crashed and violet led flashes and just keeps restarting

mrh12 said:
i am using flashtool 0.9.6.0 and i followed instructions from this site
ww.androidlegend.com/how-to-root-sony-xperia-arc-s-lt18i-running-ics-4-0-4-firmware
i got flash tool then downloaded ICS 4.0.3 Firmware (4.1.A.0.562).\
i flashed but it seems it didnt work because theflashing happened very quickly like 10sec but i saw in some youtube videos that it should take 2-3min
theses are the last 4 lines in the flashtool
06/030/2012 22:30:03 - INFO - Flashing finished..
06/030/2012 22:30:03 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
06/030/2012 22:30:03 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
06/030/2012 22:30:04 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
i think its telling me i should check the debugging option but i cant do that
when i try to root nothing happens just says waiting for device
+ if i try to turn on the phone it just says after the Sony Ericsson logo the phone has crashed and violet led flashes and just keeps restarting
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Thats nothing wrong with 10 second procces or flashtool note...i suggest you to download another fw...use the world generic/or something like that.. -Just use the world version..-
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thank you its working now i downloaded the generic firmware Xperia Arc (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf
i booted it and worked fine but the doomlord file still nothing happens when i click run me bat just freezes

mrh12 said:
thank you its working now i downloaded the generic firmware Xperia Arc (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf
i booted it and worked fine but the doomlord file still nothing happens when i click run me bat just freezes
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Run the ADB driver...it should be in same folder with the doomlord rootkit ,then run RUNME.BAT again...
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Xperia S - Rooting issues

Hi guys,
Im really struggling to root my wifes SXS...I think Ive tried every solution on here, but just cant seem to do it. Eventually I want to install Trinity Vengence ROM, but I understand I need to root first.
So I have in my hand:
SXS LT26i locked to Three in the UK
Jellybean 4.1.2
Build No 6.B.1.96
I know I need to get doomlords JB_211-prerooted onto the thing, but I need to root then get CWM installed to do this, and this is where its falling down!
FLASHTOOL - phone recognised, but when it come to inserting the USB cable and pressing back button, nothing happens. Occasionally, it will reboot, but i get the message that USB debugging hasnt been enabled (though it was before the phone rebooted!).
DOOMLORD EasyRoot - wont work on my version of jellybean
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31 - no luck here either. Reboots twice and no root applied.
Im an experienced noob, having installed ROMS on our Galaxy S's and my SGS3, so I can follow instructions well enough, but Im baffled with this!
Any help is greatly appreciated! The wife has another 1.5 years of her contract left and this phone is laggy as hell
Cheers!
TG

tg75 said:
Hi guys,
Im really struggling to root my wifes SXS...I think Ive tried every solution on here, but just cant seem to do it. Eventually I want to install Trinity Vengence ROM, but I understand I need to root first.
So I have in my hand:
SXS LT26i locked to Three in the UK
Jellybean 4.1.2
Build No 6.B.1.96
I know I need to get doomlords JB_211-prerooted onto the thing, but I need to root then get CWM installed to do this, and this is where its falling down!
FLASHTOOL - phone recognised, but when it come to inserting the USB cable and pressing back button, nothing happens. Occasionally, it will reboot, but i get the message that USB debugging hasnt been enabled (though it was before the phone rebooted!).
DOOMLORD EasyRoot - wont work on my version of jellybean
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31 - no luck here either. Reboots twice and no root applied.
Im an experienced noob, having installed ROMS on our Galaxy S's and my SGS3, so I can follow instructions well enough, but Im baffled with this!
Any help is greatly appreciated! The wife has another 1.5 years of her contract left and this phone is laggy as hell
Cheers!
TG
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Back button? it means volume UP for Xperia S, also check if drivers are installed, you can find them in the flashtool folder or sony developer site
Developer.sonymobile.com > go to downloads

Envious_Data said:
Back button? it means volume UP for Xperia S, also check if drivers are installed, you can find them in the flashtool folder or sony developer site
Developer.sonymobile.com > go to downloads
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Yep, drivers installed. By back button i mean the "back" soft key area (bottom left hand side)... This is what it says to do ;is this wrong?
Thanks for the quick reply!
TG

tg75 said:
Yep, drivers installed. By back button i mean the "back" soft key area (bottom left hand side)... This is what it says to do ;is this wrong?
Thanks for the quick reply!
TG
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Its for acro s, so it wrong
for xperia s its volume DOWN i think or maybe up, led color will tell
GREEN LED= flash mode
BLUE LED = fastboot mode
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Envious_Data said:
Its for acro s, so it wrong
for xperia s its volume DOWN i think or maybe up, led color will tell
GREEN LED= flash mode
BLUE LED = fastboot mode
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Nice one, will try that tonight and let you know how it goes!
Cheers,
TG

Flashtool shows the back button because when it was made it was for the X10i which had a had back button to enter flash mode. It's the volume buttons on the XS. Down for flash and up for fastboot if I remember rightly
Both from the phone being off and having the usb cable plugged in at the same time as holding em
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Ben36 said:
Flashtool shows the back button because when it was made it was for the X10i which had a had back button to enter flash mode. It's the volume buttons on the XS. Down for flash and up for fastboot if I remember rightly
Both from the phone being off and having the usb cable plugged in at the same time as holding em
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Understood, thanks!
Do you reckon thats all it is then? Would me pressing the back "button"/not pressing up or down cause the usb debugging error message?
TG

Hopefully! Lol
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Ben36 said:
Hopefully! Lol
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RIGHT! So its down button, soft back button & power button that worked for me to get the green LED on (I think!)
HOWEVER, i get this "Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE" message in flashtool:
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Reading device information
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Current device : LT26i - BX903E5A5V - 1257-3815_R5H - 1252-0023_6.2.B.0.211 - HUTCH_6.2.B.1.96
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Start Flashing
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Checking header
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Flashing data
18/017/2013 21:17:09 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de72 - Version : R5C004 / Boot version : R10C008 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE
18/017/2013 21:17:09 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
18/017/2013 21:17:09 - INFO - Checking header
18/017/2013 21:17:10 - INFO - Flashing data
18/017/2013 21:17:12 - INFO - Ending flash session
18/017/2013 21:17:12 - INFO - Flashing finished.
18/017/2013 21:17:12 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
18/017/2013 21:17:12 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
18/017/2013 21:17:13 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Any ideas what I can do now?!
Cheers !
TG

That just means that the bootloader is locked. U can't flash custom kernels
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Ben36 said:
That just means that the bootloader is locked. U can't flash custom kernels
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Hi Ben,
That means I'm stuck then... I believe I need to flash a certain doomlord kernel first, then install his pre rooted rom before I do anything else.
Is that correct? Surely there is another way... Hopefully there is another way!
TG

tg75 said:
RIGHT! So its down button, soft back button & power button that worked for me to get the green LED on (I think!)
HOWEVER, i get this "Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE" message in flashtool:
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Reading device information
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Current device : LT26i - BX903E5A5V - 1257-3815_R5H - 1252-0023_6.2.B.0.211 - HUTCH_6.2.B.1.96
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Start Flashing
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Checking header
18/017/2013 21:17:07 - INFO - Flashing data
18/017/2013 21:17:09 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de72 - Version : R5C004 / Boot version : R10C008 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE
18/017/2013 21:17:09 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
18/017/2013 21:17:09 - INFO - Checking header
18/017/2013 21:17:10 - INFO - Flashing data
18/017/2013 21:17:12 - INFO - Ending flash session
18/017/2013 21:17:12 - INFO - Flashing finished.
18/017/2013 21:17:12 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
18/017/2013 21:17:12 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
18/017/2013 21:17:13 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Any ideas what I can do now?!
Cheers !
TG
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If you want to flash a ROM,first thing to do is root the phone and have an unlocked bootloader. I wont tell u here how to do that as there are tons of guides out there. Just use search and you should be fine

This is the problem I'm having, none of the methods seem to work for me.
Doomlords doesn't work on 6.2.1.64 (or whatever)
And I can't flash a kernel that will allow me to root because the bootloader is locked. In these service menu, bootloader unlock says no.
Surely there's a way round this, no?

tg75 said:
This is the problem I'm having, none of the methods seem to work for me.
Doomlords doesn't work on 6.2.1.64 (or whatever)
And I can't flash a kernel that will allow me to root because the bootloader is locked. In these service menu, bootloader unlock says no.
Surely there's a way round this, no?
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Firstly flash stock .211 kernel. Root your phone. Than flash .96 kernel. Thats it
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Hi abdulkadiro,
That's what I'm trying to flash that gives me the bootloader error in flashtool (shown above)...
Any ideas mate?
TG

ya he is correct.

tg75 said:
Hi abdulkadiro,
That's what I'm trying to flash that gives me the bootloader error in flashtool (shown above)...
Any ideas mate?
TG
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I just went through your flashtool log... It shows flashing finished... Follow the next step from doomlord's post...not rootable just means locked bl...nothing else...you need to run the perf_ event script after this... Just follow the steps to get root
And did you follow the step where you have to close flashtool before proceeding??
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tg75 said:
Hi abdulkadiro,
That's what I'm trying to flash that gives me the bootloader error in flashtool (shown above)...
Any ideas mate?
TG
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Flashtool says you have succeed with flashing. Just root your phone with doomlords rooting script. Than flash .96 kernel
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Hi guys,
thanks for your input...Ive got myself a bit confused now unfortunately!
Ok, Ive managed to get root, and downgraded to ICS as I thought this would make it easier, cocked it up up, re-flashed ICS and lost root...now I cant get root installed again:laugh:idiot!
Ill be honest, Im lost!
TG

tg75 said:
Hi guys,
thanks for your input...Ive got myself a bit confused now unfortunately!
Ok, Ive managed to get root, and downgraded to ICS as I thought this would make it easier, cocked it up up, re-flashed ICS and lost root...now I cant get root installed again:laugh:idiot!
Ill be honest, Im lost!
TG
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Mate, follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2154348
You'll have .55 firmware rooted and with CWM, and then: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302631
You'll have prerooted JB firmware with CWM. And then you just do what you want.

Bootloader unlock went ok now bricked?

Hi guys. I bought an Xperia M to replace my iphone 4s. I love this phone, makes my old iphone look really craptastic speed wise. I went to do the bootloader unlock, things said they went well but now its stuck in a boot loop. Also if I flash a stock firmware on it does the boot loader stay unlocked if i use the same version that was installed? I have the fixed image to do the cwm recovery adn root, but want to know the phone is ok first. Thanks, Ive tried looking but nothing seems to truely answer my questions.

gcarmichael said:
Hi guys. I bought an Xperia M to replace my iphone 4s. I love this phone, makes my old iphone look really craptastic speed wise. I went to do the bootloader unlock, things said they went well but now its stuck in a boot loop. Also if I flash a stock firmware on it does the boot loader stay unlocked if i use the same version that was installed? I have the fixed image to do the cwm recovery adn root, but want to know the phone is ok first. Thanks, Ive tried looking but nothing seems to truely answer my questions.
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bro 1st boot after unlock takes times...if u want flash ftf...boot and leave for 0-30mins....dont wry once unlocked is unlocked forever until u manually relock

If you can enter cwm. I would recommend you to flash stock 4.3 using only your phone without pc. Go to development section and find the thread called back up stock and radios by bonoboo. Its so useful and less bricked pisibility.
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Hey thanks. Is there a way to see if the bootloader is unlocked? I let it sit for more than a half hour (@ 45 minutes I ended up flashing it as I needed the phone to be a phone) and still didn't complete a boot cycle. I ended up flashing a stock 1.9 and now seems to be much happier. I understand how to flash the kernel, but havent done it yet.

Hi guys. I have the exact same problem. Used fastboot to unlock my bootloader, using the command
>> fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
and it spit out
OKAY [ 0.074s]
finished.
But now the phone is stuck in boot loop.
Now I want to reflash the kernel on it. I found some kernel and downloaded it, and then tried to do
>> fastboot flash kernel kernel.sin
but I get command not allowed error. So I am really baffled. Since my bootloader is unlocked, I can't use Sony PC Companion either.
Some guidance or help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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HelmetBrain said:
Hi guys. I have the exact same problem. Used fastboot to unlock my bootloader, using the command
>> fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
and it spit out
OKAY [ 0.074s]
finished.
But now the phone is stuck in boot loop.
Now I want to reflash the kernel on it. I found some kernel and downloaded it, and then tried to do
>> fastboot flash kernel kernel.sin
but I get command not allowed error. So I am really baffled. Since my bootloader is unlocked, I can't use Sony PC Companion either.
Some guidance or help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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Here is an update. I flashed the CWM boot.ini and went to CWM. I noticed that when I wanted to wipe all data, I would get
Error mounting /data!
which may explain the boot loop.
Is there any way to fix this problem?
Thanks!

HelmetBrain said:
Hi guys. I have the exact same problem. Used fastboot to unlock my bootloader, using the command
>> fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
and it spit out
OKAY [ 0.074s]
finished.
But now the phone is stuck in boot loop.
Now I want to reflash the kernel on it. I found some kernel and downloaded it, and then tried to do
>> fastboot flash kernel kernel.sin
but I get command not allowed error. So I am really baffled. Since my bootloader is unlocked, I can't use Sony PC Companion either.
Some guidance or help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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Here is an update. I flashed the CWM boot.ini and went to CWM. I noticed that when I wanted to wipe all data, I would get
Error mounting /data!
which may explain the boot loop.
Is there any way to fix this problem?
Thanks!
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Flash the FTF from here if you have the XM single sim, or look for the ftf for XM Dual if you have the dual sim XM.

Esperos said:
Flash the FTF from here if you have the XM single sim, or look for the ftf for XM Dual if you have the dual sim XM.
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Got my phone squared, can delete the thread.

I didnt get yet that how you solve your problem
gcarmichael said:
Got my phone squared, can delete the thread.
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I didnt get yet that how you solve your problem
even I have a kind of similar problem, its even not entering into recovery mode or in fast boot mode or flash boot mode,
please help....
thanks in advance :good:

Prashant Pandey 22 said:
I didnt get yet that how you solve your problem
even I have a kind of similar problem, its even not entering into recovery mode or in fast boot mode or flash boot mode,
please help....
thanks in advance :good:
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Try putting the battery out for 10 minutes and then try reflashing .ftf file
But sadly that sounds like a brick to me. Do the LEDs flash at anytime?
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ya LED flashes
RedLedLight said:
Try putting the battery out for 10 minutes and then try reflashing .ftf file
But sadly that sounds like a brick to me. Do the LEDs flash at anytime?
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ya red LED flashes 3 times when I try to switch on.
is it Hard Bricked ? if it is then can you please help me to unbrick it

Prashant Pandey 22 said:
ya red LED flashes 3 times when I try to switch on.
is it Hard Bricked ? if it is then can you please help me to unbrick it
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Its not hardbrick you just need to charge it .when the red light Lights up leave it for 15 mins then power on your phone .
3 red light indicates that the phone cant turn on because theres no power to turn it on . Happened to me once .but i just plugged the charger then the red light appears and i leave it for 15 mins then power it on . then its done

now boot mode giving the problem
Farsiris said:
Its not hardbrick you just need to charge it .when the red light Lights up leave it for 15 mins then power on your phone .
3 red light indicates that the phone cant turn on because theres no power to turn it on . Happened to me once .but i just plugged the charger then the red light appears and i leave it for 15 mins then power it on . then its done
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I have charged it and what i see now that it can be boot into fast boot mode or flash boot mode but it is unstable
I had boot it in flash mode and open the flash tool now what here I can see
14/028/2014 09:28:01 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
14/028/2014 09:28:01 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.0 built on 19-04-2014 19:00:00
14/028/2014 09:28:03 - INFO - Checking if changes have been made to devices folder.
14/028/2014 09:28:12 - INFO - Pulling changes from github
14/028/2014 09:28:13 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
14/028/2014 09:28:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/028/2014 09:28:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/028/2014 09:28:40 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/029/2014 09:29:41 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/029/2014 09:29:46 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/030/2014 09:30:46 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/030/2014 09:30:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
please help me to solve this

Prashant Pandey 22 said:
I have charged it and what i see now that it can be boot into fast boot mode or flash boot mode but it is unstable
I had boot it in flash mode and open the flash tool now what here I can see
14/028/2014 09:28:01 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
14/028/2014 09:28:01 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.0 built on 19-04-2014 19:00:00
14/028/2014 09:28:03 - INFO - Checking if changes have been made to devices folder.
14/028/2014 09:28:12 - INFO - Pulling changes from github
14/028/2014 09:28:13 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
14/028/2014 09:28:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/028/2014 09:28:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/028/2014 09:28:40 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/029/2014 09:29:41 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/029/2014 09:29:46 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/030/2014 09:30:46 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/030/2014 09:30:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
please help me to solve this
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It is your usb cable or the usb slot.. thats a common problem for xperia phones.. try to put your phone higher than your pc so that the pressure of the charger will increase .and flash ftf.

And if this doesn't work, try a different USB cable.
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RedLedLight said:
And if this doesn't work, try a different USB cable.
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+1 ..

Farsiris said:
+1 ..
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What?
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RedLedLight said:
What?
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I assume you haven't used Google Plus. He is agreeing.

theperson333 said:
I assume you haven't used Google Plus. He is agreeing.
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Yea I was living under a rock ;P
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Esperos said:
Flash the FTF from here if you have the XM single sim, or look for the ftf for XM Dual if you have the dual sim XM.
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Flash stock rom using flash tool.

After the boot loader unlock, I flashed the stock rom, then the cwm kernel, and then rooted it. I freaked out at first as I thought I bricked it. After giving it 25 minutes after the unlock process, did the above. It works fine and has given me 0 problems.