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got my self experia arc s yesterday, connected the phone to computer and followed what it said on screen that installing pc software, then get myself into update step. During the setup, it said unable to set up and the phone now keep showing "a warning triangle with a yellow exclamation mark and telephone symbol"
I have no idea what to do pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee..... help me
Just install the update again with SEUS or use the repair option in PCC.
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thank you, problem sorted out by using flash.
Should we refuse the update whenever we get the notification for unrooted Arc S?
Planning to get an Arc S this month,I am just a little worried if update notifications might brick the phone.
i have the same issue except seus says installation failed
Xperia Arc S stops after sony ericsson screen with a Exclamation mark
rkanwar said:
i have the same issue except seus says installation failed
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I have the same issue tried to repair using SEUS no go .
Have unlocked the boot laoder as SEUS does not accept updates i have reloaded the boot loader as mentioned in the Xda forum about how to reloack the boot loader.
Please help as I cannot flash using flah tool or by using the SEUS have tried using fast boot too but no luck.
Just stops at boot screen and does not proceed.With flash tool gives as below
9603";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_c422";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_08af";BIM_STATE="DISABLED";
09/024/2012 14:24:28 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
09/024/2012 14:24:31 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
09/024/2012 14:24:33 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
09/024/2012 14:24:33 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
09/024/2012 14:24:34 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
09/024/2012 14:24:35 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
09/024/2012 14:24:35 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
09/024/2012 14:24:44 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
09/025/2012 14:25:40 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
09/027/2012 14:27:42 - INFO - Flashing userdata.sin
09/027/2012 14:27:42 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to init erase";
09/027/2012 14:27:42 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
09/027/2012 14:27:42 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
09/028/2012 14:28:18 - INFO - Log written to Z:\andrid xperia update firmware\Firmware flashing tools\Flash tool latest 6.0.6\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-03-09_02-23-54.log
Please help !!!!
I have the same problem and have tried various solutions suggested on here, all to no avail. Can some kind person break it down in simple steps for me, I would be eternally grateful.
Had the same issue to get to .62.
I unlocked the bootloader and flashed ICS beta
The key is by using the flashtool if you want to
Do NOT use OTA update nor SEUS if you unlocked your bootloader. Its common that you will brick your phone. And if you want to remove the message from your phone just freeze the update service apk using titanium backup or any other application that can freeze applications.
Unable to Flash firmware on ARC S .
Grimmyreapzky said:
The key is by using the flashtool if you want to
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All I see when I boot the device is
"a warning triangle with a yellow exclamation mark and telephone symbol"
I cannot flash the firmware via flash tool latest not the old version .
Whats the best way to bring back the ARC S to life.
Please help as I am not able to proceed any further as I am lost .
santsplen said:
All I see when I boot the device is
"a warning triangle with a yellow exclamation mark and telephone symbol"
I cannot flash the firmware via flash tool latest not the old version .
Whats the best way to bring back the ARC S to life.
Please help as I am not able to proceed any further as I am lost .
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I'm guessing this response might be a bit late but I recently had this. Tried so many different things including flashing different ROMs with fastboot. Eventually used the "unbrick ota ROM" trick and it worked.have a quick search and u will find it on the forum somewhere.
Phone Unbricked again with sucess
Hi guys i want to share some information who was useful for me with Xperia Arc S 12w07 :
Important : Dont make normal updates with SEUS ou PCC if your phone was unlocked by other tool, because you will brick the phone, you need to start using other firmwares, but ask for opinions first..
After Alejandrissimo unbrick my phone, the phone ask me to do update to new version, so i click yes to make thet update, and after 5 seconds gave me one error in update, so my phone was dead again with yellow triangle with one phone, so i talk to alejandrissimo again and he gave one file to fix the phone again with Flashtool, so i will share with you ok, but i think i already saw this file in other post..
Steps :
1º - Install Flashtool - flashtool-0.9.10.1
1.1º - Google and find this file : " [Xperia Device] flashmode & fastboot driver bundle " and install all..
2º - Install all Drivers
3º - In flashtool be sure if the drivers already installed, sometimes the file install but in pc need to install more with the phone connected
4º - Select Flash Mode
5º - Put the fix file in folder firmware of flastool, and you can delete the other file x10 in the same folder you dont need.
6º - In " Program Files\Flashtool\devices\LT18 " you have this file loader.sin, when you try to flash if he give this error : " cant find loader_unlocked.sin ", then you need to rename the " loader.sin " file to " loader_unlocked.sin", and then flash again, and will work..
If was simple bick like my phone it will be fix it, maybe for other phones is the same, check the devices folder for the files and if you need to rename like i did...
Hope this help for some people ok..:good:
Now i need to update to new version of android, but i need to see what is the correct file to flash or i will brick my phone again..
Tks to Alejandrissimo again, he teach me to do that.. :fingers-crossed:
Mine got bricked but i could solve the problem flashing the stock .587 ROM with Flashtool. There are some "how to root" posts with the ROM tft
dumodal said:
Mine got bricked but i could solve the problem flashing the stock .587 ROM with Flash tool. There are some "how to root" posts with the ROM tft
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flashed the ICS .587 ROM with Flash tool and rooted and installed cwm via x-parts and installed the Xperia Ultimate 3.0.2 and its working like a charm .Had the phone bricked for a year and had lost hope of being able to revive it back,With your support got it back working.
Thanks for all your support guys you rock
Install cwm on Xperia Arc S
santsplen said:
flashed the ICS .587 ROM with Flash tool and rooted and installed cwm via x-parts and installed the Xperia Ultimate 3.0.2 and its working like a charm .Had the phone bricked for a year and had lost hope of being able to revive it back,With your support got it back working.
Thanks for all your support guys you rock
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had lot of apk's installed and was multitasking and again the phone rebooted and got stuck @ sony logo.
Tried loading the kernel with cwm built in i.e. 4.1.b.587 with cwm from fast boot this phone is not rooted but the Xperia Ultimate HD is rooted .
Bootloader is unlocked on mt Arc S.
Reloaded the stock Rom , rooted using Doomlord method and was still unable to flash a new kernel .
Tried this
1-Turn off phone
2-Hold down menu key and turn on Connect the usb to computer and led is blue.
3- Got to fastboot folder and type command fastboot flash boot abc.img (abc is the kernel image name) I get device must be rooted.Where as the Xperia Ultimate HD is already prerooted .Please help as I dont have any recover installed now as installing Xparts works only on stock kernel and it installs it on system partition.Any other method to install cwm via flashtool on boot/recovery partition.
Please help.
santsplen said:
had lot of apk's installed and was multitasking and again the phone rebooted and got stuck @ sony logo.
Tried loading the kernel with cwm built in i.e. 4.1.b.587 with cwm from fast boot this phone is not rooted but the Xperia Ultimate HD is rooted .
Bootloader is unlocked on mt Arc S.
Reloaded the stock Rom , rooted using Doomlord method and was still unable to flash a new kernel .
Tried this
1-Turn off phone
2-Hold down menu key and turn on Connect the usb to computer and led is blue.
3- Got to fastboot folder and type command fastboot flash boot abc.img (abc is the kernel image name) I get device must be rooted.Where as the Xperia Ultimate HD is already prerooted .Please help as I dont have any recover installed now as installing Xparts works only on stock kernel and it installs it on system partition.Any other method to install cwm via flashtool on boot/recovery partition.
Please help.
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Right now running on Xperia Ultimate HD 3.0.2 but no recovery if I have to try other roms.Please help in getting cwm installed permanently.
santsplen said:
Right now running on Xperia Ultimate HD 3.0.2 but no recovery if I have to try other roms.Please help in getting cwm installed permanently.
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You have to unlock your boot loader and install a CWM loaded kernel because every time you change your ROM on a locked boot loader, you wipe your /system (partition with your CWM on it) so you lose CWM.
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tangosierra_ said:
You have to unlock your boot loader and install a CWM loaded kernel because every time you change your ROM on a locked boot loader, you wipe your /system (partition with your CWM on it) so you lose CWM.
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I have unlocked the boot loader. I do remember relocking boot loader back by Doomlord ,shoukd I redo the process of unlocking BL ?.Please suggest.
Screen shot attached for reference .
Yeah, you have to unlock your boot loader.
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Hello,
I have a Xperia Play R800i SIM unlocked with unlocked bootloader, firmware 2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.62.
Can someone link me to a Step By Step tutorial on how to root this phone? I have read this:
"Just download recoveryPLAY.img (google it) and place it in androidSDk folder where the fastboot.exe is located. Switch on your phone using fastboot and enter the command fastboot boot recoveryPLAY.img. Also download the RootXperia.zip and flash it once you are in recovery. Later on If you want CWM (recovery) on your phone , you can follow this thread."
But I don't know what fastboot is. I only know that in order to enter in fastboot mode on the phone you need to press the search button when connecting it to the PC.
Can you help me? And btw, if I manage to root the phone, will it wipe all my apps a.k.a. phone data? And what about the SD Card?
Thank You
Can't root if the firmware is .62 or higher unless you install a prerooted kernel.
Spectre51 said:
Can't root if the firmware is .62 or higher unless you install a prerooted kernel.
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And how to do that? Are there any disadvantages implied?
Thank you
Would there be any prob if I follow the tutorial to install the "Xperia NXT v1.1" Rom?
To flash a prerooted kernel you have to have an unlocked bootloader. The just follow the install guide for which ever kernel you install once you get your bootloader unlocked.
I was able to root mine without unlocking the bootloader. Search and try this pc software which is quite easy and efficient... Unlock root v 2.3.1.exe download at unlockroot.com. Hope this helps
Sent from my Xperia Play R800i.
I couldn't use that software because my r800i was .62. But I managed to flash a new room and install a new kernel. Thanks anyway.
Noobie here. Have been searching the internet to find a sucessful way to root my Sony Xperia play r800i 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.79. So far I can't seem to find a solution that works (have followed a few walk throughs but none have worked). Can anyone help? ...please... I've been trying this for 4 months now!!!
Hey,
seems you need to flash an older firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157425
(question 2)
the tutorials related should help!
Also, you might want to back up apps and things because flashing a firmware resets your device.
awkXda said:
Hey,
seems you need to flash an older firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157425
(question 2)
the tutorials related should help!
Also, you might want to back up apps and things because flashing a firmware resets your device.
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not necessarily.
i haven't tried this on the .79, but as it works for .69 it most likely works for it aswell.
take a look at this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299729
Yes but that's for unlocking the bootloader.
You can root anything after that, however if you don't want to do it then 62 is the limit, at least according to the stickied FAQ, which I'm assuming would have been updated had it not been the case, no?
awkXda said:
Yes but that's for unlocking the bootloader.
You can root anything after that, however if you don't want to do it then 62 is the limit, at least according to the stickied FAQ, which I'm assuming would have been updated had it not been the case, no?
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afaik unlocking the bootloader is just for flashing a custom firmware (cm7 in that guide) and is not needed to get it rooted.
No, you can flash a firmware without unlocking. (firmware (like .79 or .62) =/= rom (like CM7) =/= kernel (Doom LuPus etc))
Honestly, it's all in the effing FAQ in post 2.
Unlocking voids your warranty but allows you to install custom kernels, which are pre-rooted. However it's not required if all you want is a root access to debloat your stock rom. In OP's case, he wants an older firmware to get root with superone click zergrush method (because he's above .62).
However it's true it's not needed to unlock the BL to get root in general, just if you want to root above .62 and don't want to downgrade (and are willing to void your warranty for it)
Note: flashing roms doesn't actually void your warranty seeing as you just have to factory reset before sending your phone to customer service if you ever need to. But you can't relock your bootloader, because you need a key from sony to do it, and so they keep a record of you voiding your warranty in the process.
Janitor007 said:
Noobie here. Have been searching the internet to find a sucessful way to root my Sony Xperia play r800i 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.79. So far I can't seem to find a solution that works (have followed a few walk throughs but none have worked). Can anyone help? ...please... I've been trying this for 4 months now!!!
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If you want everything stock do next (this works, I have the 79 fw in my Xperia right now with stock ROM and Kernel):
1. With Flashtool, flash the 4.0.2.A.0.79 firmware (Don't close flashtool)
2. Disconnect the Xperia and connect it in Fastboot.
3. In flashtool go to mode selector and select Fastboot mode
4. Now go to "Select kernel to HotBoot"
5. Select the "recoveryPlay.img" that I put in the attachments. Wait for your phone to reboot into the recovery by itself, don't disconnect yet.
6. Now in the recovery select "Install zip from SD card" and flash the "RootXperia.zip" that I put in the attachments.
7. Restart and disconnect your phone. Now you should have the phone rooted.
Go to Google Play and update the superuser app. Then open Superuser and update the su binary.
If you have the bootloader unlocked you can flash any kernel (Lupus or Doomlord) and thats enough. That Kernels are rooted.
Jay Ros said:
If you want everything stock do next (this works, I have the 79 fw in my Xperia right now with stock ROM and Kernel):
1. With Flashtool, flash the 4.0.2.A.0.79 firmware (Don't close flashtool)
2. Disconnect the Xperia and connect it in Fastboot.
3. In flashtool go to mode selector and select Fastboot mode
4. Now go to "Select kernel to HotBoot"
5. Select the "recoveryPlay.img" that I put in the attachments. Wait for your phone to reboot into the recovery by itself, don't disconnect yet.
6. Now in the recovery select "Install zip from SD card" and flash the "RootXperia.zip" that I put in the attachments.
7. Restart and disconnect your phone. Now you should have the phone rooted.
Go to Google Play and update the superuser app. Then open Superuser and update the su binary.
If you have the bootloader unlocked you can flash any kernel (Lupus or Doomlord) and thats enough. That Kernels are rooted.
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how to enter revovery?
azim osman said:
how to enter revovery?
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during boot keep pressing the volume down button
How do you connect in fastboot?
Jay Ros said:
If you want everything stock do next (this works, I have the 79 fw in my Xperia right now with stock ROM and Kernel):
1. With Flashtool, flash the 4.0.2.A.0.79 firmware (Don't close flashtool)
2. Disconnect the Xperia and connect it in Fastboot.
3. In flashtool go to mode selector and select Fastboot mode
4. Now go to "Select kernel to HotBoot"
5. Select the "recoveryPlay.img" that I put in the attachments. Wait for your phone to reboot into the recovery by itself, don't disconnect yet.
6. Now in the recovery select "Install zip from SD card" and flash the "RootXperia.zip" that I put in the attachments.
7. Restart and disconnect your phone. Now you should have the phone rooted.
Go to Google Play and update the superuser app. Then open Superuser and update the su binary.
If you have the bootloader unlocked you can flash any kernel (Lupus or Doomlord) and thats enough. That Kernels are rooted.
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Pretty sure this needed unlocked bootloader,also if my FAQ is wrong please let me know via PM.
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2
Jay Ros said:
If you want everything stock do next (this works, I have the 79 fw in my Xperia right now with stock ROM and Kernel):
1. With Flashtool, flash the 4.0.2.A.0.79 firmware (Don't close flashtool)
2. Disconnect the Xperia and connect it in Fastboot.
3. In flashtool go to mode selector and select Fastboot mode
4. Now go to "Select kernel to HotBoot"
5. Select the "recoveryPlay.img" that I put in the attachments. Wait for your phone to reboot into the recovery by itself, don't disconnect yet.
6. Now in the recovery select "Install zip from SD card" and flash the "RootXperia.zip" that I put in the attachments.
7. Restart and disconnect your phone. Now you should have the phone rooted.
Go to Google Play and update the superuser app. Then open Superuser and update the su binary.
If you have the bootloader unlocked you can flash any kernel (Lupus or Doomlord) and thats enough. That Kernels are rooted.
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Hi there, I have unlocked the bootloader and followed what you have said (steps 1-7) and all seems fine. Went to google play and updated the superuser app. Opened superuser and tried to update the su binary and it says
Downloading manifest.....fail!
I purchased the SU update fixer via google play, and still it fails!!! What am I doing wrong? All I wanna do is delete sims and a couple of other pre-installed games to make room for games I wanna play. (guess I should have backed up my contact list before flashing the phone too!!! Doh)
Fastboot Mode
haroon93 said:
How do you connect in fastboot?
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In order for you to bring your phone to Fastboot mode, you need to switch it off completely, and connect it to your computer while you hold the SEARCH key. A BLUE light will be shining in the notification LED while you're in this mode.
Note: Your phone muts have the bootloader unlocked
Help!
Hi, I'm new here, but I've tried rooting my phone several times. I have the 2.3.4 version so I'm trying to follow your guide.
However when I try flashing I get an error
29/053/2013 11:53:11 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";
Can you help?
Bootloader is unlocked...
Jay Ros said:
If you want everything stock do next (this works, I have the 79 fw in my Xperia right now with stock ROM and Kernel):
1. With Flashtool, flash the 4.0.2.A.0.79 firmware (Don't close flashtool)
2. Disconnect the Xperia and connect it in Fastboot.
3. In flashtool go to mode selector and select Fastboot mode
4. Now go to "Select kernel to HotBoot"
5. Select the "recoveryPlay.img" that I put in the attachments. Wait for your phone to reboot into the recovery by itself, don't disconnect yet.
6. Now in the recovery select "Install zip from SD card" and flash the "RootXperia.zip" that I put in the attachments.
7. Restart and disconnect your phone. Now you should have the phone rooted.
Go to Google Play and update the superuser app. Then open Superuser and update the su binary.
If you have the bootloader unlocked you can flash any kernel (Lupus or Doomlord) and thats enough. That Kernels are rooted.
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Will this work on the r800x model as well? I tried the method " [HOW-TO][zergRush Root] Root w/ v2.2.x-2.3.x (NOT ICS 4.x or GB after 11/2011)" but it is GB after 11/2011 and did not work. If this wont work how else can I do this? I would also like to unlock the bootloader and install JellyBean for my son but I am not sure what really the disadvantages are of doing it. We just got the phone today and I havent never had Sony Phones.
kt-claire said:
Hi, I'm new here, but I've tried rooting my phone several times. I have the 2.3.4 version so I'm trying to follow your guide.
However when I try flashing I get an error
29/053/2013 11:53:11 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";
Can you help?
Bootloader is unlocked...
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If you are on r800x then you would have to downgrade to 2.3.3 before trying to root.
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osxuser001 said:
Will this work on the r800x model as well? I tried the method " [HOW-TO][zergRush Root] Root w/ v2.2.x-2.3.x (NOT ICS 4.x or GB after 11/2011)" but it is GB after 11/2011 and did not work. If this wont work how else can I do this? I would also like to unlock the bootloader and install JellyBean for my son but I am not sure what really the disadvantages are of doing it. We just got the phone today and I havent never had Sony Phones.
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If you are on 2.3.4 w/ r800x then as I said above you will have to downgrade before trying to root... But if you want to unlock it then you don't have to be rooted to unlock bootloader first.
Root Xperia ZL with Latest .244fw
I Take no credit for this I have done zero development work
All credits to the great @DooMLoRD
This is a just a Guide telling how to implement his method
Requirement
Latest Flashtool https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVZU5zOHU4TFdJTkk/preview
latest Ftf file for fw .244
Ftf file for fw .423
Latest DoomLord Rootinf Kit v18 (no else would work in this case) http://www76.zippyshare.com/v/29480564/file.html
Make sure device is on latest .244 fw (If not then wait for the official update)
NOTE: We need complete file only to flash the Kernel.sin & Loader.sin
OR
Use the files provided by me which contain the required files only (easier method)
These kernel files are from C6502 if you have another device they might not work. In that case use the complete FTF files for your device and root using complete ftf method
Latest .244 file https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVcDI4di1YTnNYSkU/edit?pli=1
Older fw.423 file https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVbmtOY2lyMUc0OXM/edit?pli=1
How (Using complete ftf packages)
Flash only the kernel.sin & loader.sin from older .423ftf package using FlashTool
Uncheck all wipe options
Check all exclude option EXCEPT Exclude Kernel
Now flash this using flashtool
Reboot the device and make sure USB Debugging & Unknown Sources are allowed in settings
Now root using the latest DoomLord Kit v18 (No other version of kit will work)
Turn Off the Device and put in Flash Mode (Press Volume Down while attaching usb cable)
Now open the latest .244ftf package and repeat the check and uncheck process as earlier
Flash only the Kernel.sin & Loader.sin
Reboot the Device
Done !!
OR
How (Using given ftf files) EASIER WAY
These kernel files are from C6502 if you have another device they might not work. In that case use the complete FTF files for your device and root using complete ftf method
Flash the .423 kernel ftf package using FlashTool
Reboot the device and make sure USB Debugging & Unknown Sources are allowed in settings
Now root using the latest DoomLord Kit v18 (No other version of kit will work)
Turn Off the Device and put in Flash Mode (Press Volume Down while attaching usb cable)
Now open the latest .244kernel ftf package and flash it
Reboot the Device
Done !!
I take no responsibility for any kind of damage to your Phone
Do all this at your own risk
Thankyou @DooMLoRD for your great work
This is the 3rd post on the same thing (excluding Doomlord's original).
Thx so much, I was looking for this, I will do as soon as I get home ^_^
DarkGonz said:
Thx so much, I was looking for this, I will do as soon as I get home ^_^
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Welcome
Tested on my Xperia ZL (C6502) , working all great ^_^
its not workin on my phone....so weird
tasty_boy said:
its not workin on my phone....so weird
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Are you sure that you are doing all steps??
DarkGonz said:
Are you sure that you are doing all steps??
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thanks, it worked....ADB was not installed correctly
If use this method, will I still be able to get future sony updates without flashing?
JRBT24 said:
If use this method, will I still be able to get future sony updates without flashing?
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Yes, as long as you don't flash it
DarkGonz said:
Yes, as long as you don't flash it
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Well, I technically flashed the kernels. What shouldn't I have flashed? XD
Anyway, no going back now. At the very worst, I'll just have to flash tfts in the future; not that much of a hassle now that I discovered
Yes
JRBT24 said:
If use this method, will I still be able to get future sony updates without flashing?
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Definitely you will
Oh nevermind, I see it now.
Newbie here, I want to root my c6506 on .244, the link to the flashtool is dead. Will this guide work on my phone and where can I get the flashtool?
Thanks.
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OK, I think I found the flashtool on Sony's web site, when I connect to Emma it says my bootloader is locked. I have to unlock the bootloader in order to just root?
stevessvt said:
Newbie here, I want to root my c6506 on .244, the link to the flashtool is dead. Will this guide work on my phone and where can I get the flashtool?
Thanks.
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OK, I think I found the flashtool on Sony's web site, when I connect to Emma it says my bootloader is locked. I have to unlock the bootloader in order to just root?
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No, you can root having yout bootloader locked
OK, now where getting somewhere,....When I connect my phone to Emma, it says my bootloader is locked, and wont let me go any farther, I did it as Im supposed to, phone off, connect USB to phone while holding volume down. What am I missing?
Figured it out. I had the wrong flash tool.
Latest fw .2.67 is available
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457856
Phone is smooth and display flickering prob is resolved on my device
Soon going to try to root this newer fw
stevessvt said:
Newbie here, I want to root my c6506 on .244, the link to the flashtool is dead. Will this guide work on my phone and where can I get the flashtool?
Thanks.
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OK, I think I found the flashtool on Sony's web site, when I connect to Emma it says my bootloader is locked. I have to unlock the bootloader in order to just root?
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stevessvt said:
Figured it out. I had the wrong flash tool.
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Download the correct one now
Hi can anyone advise what the problem could be?
I have been trying to upgrade my Xperia play from Gingerbread to Jellybean and failed,
My handset is Bootloader unlock Status = No, although O2 unlocked the carrier so I could use any carrier.
So when I goto Sony bootloader unlock site the phone will not goto fastboot mode. Just says Waiting
When I open Fashtool I have successfully rooted the phone, but when I try to Flash the phone rather than go into Fastboot mode the just restarts.
I am using Windows 7 64bit.
Any help on getting this done is greatly appreciated
Grover
Umm I think only the simlock has been removed. But the bootloader is still locked and cannot be unlocked. and what button are you pressing to go into flashboot?
ryanperez said:
Umm I think only the simlock has been removed. But the bootloader is still locked and cannot be unlocked. and what button are you pressing to go into flashboot?
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I have used search button whilst plugining in USB.
Does that mean bootloader is locked, so impossible to unlock?
The sticker on the back of the phone is W46. Read somewhere that using Flashtool may damage the phone.
Thanks in advance
Grover
Grover2000 said:
Hi can anyone advise what the problem could be?
I have been trying to upgrade my Xperia play from Gingerbread to Jellybean and failed,
My handset is Bootloader unlock Status = No, although O2 unlocked the carrier so I could use any carrier.
So when I goto Sony bootloader unlock site the phone will not goto fastboot mode. Just says Waiting
When I open Fashtool I have successfully rooted the phone, but when I try to Flash the phone rather than go into Fastboot mode the just restarts.
I am using Windows 7 64bit.
Any help on getting this done is greatly appreciated
Grover
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SIM Unlocking the phone inst the same as Unlocking the Bootloader. If you Have Bootloader unlock Status = No you can still unlock your Bootloader via the Test Point method.
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version of it(insted of a boot.img file).
Look in my signature if you want any FTF kernel.
TheScriptKitty said:
SIM Unlocking the phone inst the same as Unlocking the Bootloader. If you Have Bootloader unlock Status = No you can still unlock your Bootloader via the Test Point method.
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version
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Please note this method only works for xplays made before a certain date. (can't remember exactly when but google will help)
Sent from my R800i using XDA Free mobile app
korrectmethod said:
Please note this method only works for xplays made before a certain date. (can't remember exactly when but google will help)
Sent from my R800i using XDA Free mobile app
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I have successfully done the test point via s1 tool method, but I'm not quite sure which version of JB to upload and how to my Xperia Play. Can someone give me a step by step guide on how to flash my phone?
Thanks in advance
Grover
Grover2000 said:
I have successfully done the test point via s1 tool method, but I'm not quite sure which version of JB to upload and how to my Xperia Play. Can someone give me a step by step guide on how to flash my phone?
Thanks in advance
Grover
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Just read the instructions for whatever kernel you are using, and same with the rom you want to install.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39047223
Sent from my R800i using XDA Free mobile app
As above, follow the guide above. Since you unlocked via the testpoint and there's no fastboot, you need to have your kernels in a .ftf file format.
Here's a thread with download links to ftf kernels: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739559
You will need to use flashtool to flash them. The JB ROM can then be flashed via recovery normally.
My Xperia PLAY was locked to O2 as well and testpoint unlocked, and these have been working fine for me so far... although for some reason my phone stopped working with ICS ROMs. GB and JB still works however.
Phone bricked.
I flashed the Lupus JB kernal and then entered recovery menu and deleted formatted and now it just a blank screen as if the phone is off yet plugging in the usb is recognised by computer yet flashtools and Sony companion can't repair or recognise.
Any ideas?
Grover
Exactly what did you delete/format under recovery? All I did was pick the factory reset option, then wiped cache and dalvik cache, and then flashed the ROM and worked fine for me. I'm using version 8 of the kernel however for the extra data space.
Here are the ftf files for the stock original Sony firmware, which you can use to restore your device if flashing goes wrong (.79 is the latest): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43935357&postcount=2
I formatted the file as you did and it came on with a blank lit screen so I flash the default file in firmware a on flash tools to get nothing but a blank dead screen
Any help is greatly appreciated
Grover
1) Download the .79 ftf firmware and place it in Flashtool's firmware folder.
2) Open up flashtool, and plug in the Xperia PLAY in flash mode (hold back button while plugging in USB). Flashtool should report the device is in flash mode.
3) Press the flash button (lightning symbol) and select the stock .79 firmware, then confirm to flash that.
4) Wait for it to finish flashing. Flashtool will then ask you to reboot the device.
5) Unplug the phone and hold the power button until it vibrates. Let go and it should boot back into the stock Xperia software.
It should now be back to stock, and you can attempt to try custom ROMs and kernels again.
Unfortunately this is where the problem lies. Flash tools doesn't recognise that the phone is there hence can't flash it with stock firmware.
It is In a dead state. Is there anyone who offers a service to Unbrick it and what tools are required?
I am not dettered by having bricked my phone, as this is all part of my learning, although I would appreciated a possible fix to Unbrick it.
Thanks in advance
Grover
Have you installed the drivers for the phone from the flashtool driver folder? Have a check here on how to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
KiraYahiroz said:
Have you installed the drivers for the phone from the flashtool driver folder? Have a check here on how to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
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All the drivers where installed as per instruction. The phone is in a state of being off all the time no lights or anything.
The only thing that is heard is the usb sound on the computer when it is connected.
Flashtools Sony Companion doesn't see the phone at all.
grover
TheScriptKitty said:
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version of it(insted of a boot.img file).
Look in my signature if you want any FTF kernel.
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But my bootloader was unlocked Via testpoint and i have both fastboot mode and flash mode working fine, i install kernels via .img like everyone else and im a r800X cdma user.
xdarkmario said:
But my bootloader was unlocked Via testpoint and i have both fastboot mode and flash mode working fine, i install kernels via .img like everyone else and im a r800X cdma user.
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Yes, if you unlocked your Bootloader via the test point method for the R800x and the R800i you should have access to Fast Boot Mode. You only don't get access to Fast Boot Mode if you have "Bootloader unlock status: No"(and unlocked via the Test Point Method), witch is about 100% of R800a users.
As above. Sadly, all phones sold from O2 UK have bootloader unlock as no, so the normal way of unlocking won't work and only the tespoint method is avaliable... So no fastboot. Due to that, I buy my phones unlocked and unbranded now. Luckily thanks to the great developers on here we can still root and play around with custom ROMs.
What version of Windows are you using Grover? I'm not sure if it's related but I have problems with adb/fastboot drivers on Windows 8/8.1 with HTC devices. Everything works perfectly on 7 though.