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[Q] downgrade problem with flashtool

Hi guys,
I am new to android os. I wanted to root my phone which has os 2.3.3 installed. I was following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650. It says first downgrade with flashtool to 2.3.2 then root it then upgrade to 2.3.3. Downloaded 2 firmwares, global versions 2.3.2 .181
First of all when I click flash button in firmware selection screen firmware content tab only shows simlock.ta but in videos which I watched there were many files listed. If I open usb debugging mode and connect my phone flashtool cannot find driver and ask me to choose manually how ever I copied LT15.sin file to loaders folder. If I turn off usb debugging mode (unknown sources are open) and follow screen instructions, flashtool starts flashing and immediately stops and tells me to remove usb, open phone and open unknown sources and usb debugging on. I did not try resetting my phone to factory defaults. I think problem is my computer, running windows 7, and cannot see other file than simlock.ta in flashtool's firmware selection screen firmware content tab. Any help is appreciated.

It should work no problem.
Did you have both PC companion and SEUS installed on your comp? You need both for the drivers.
Some people have trouble using the lastest beta flashtool, so you might want to use the older one (the one before the lastest beta).

miniflight said:
It should work no problem.
Did you have both PC companion and SEUS installed on your comp? You need both for the drivers.
Some people have trouble using the lastest beta flashtool, so you might want to use the older one (the one before the lastest beta).
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I have update service and pc companion installed and tried both 2.9 and 2.8 tried from both of them but I cannot downgrade

I got ss about errors.
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Usb Debug mode and unknown sources are open.

Have you tried re-downloading the ftf file you wish to flash?
Because it seems that there's some sort of issue with the file you have.
Also, what version of Flashtool are you using?
Because I've never been prompted to choose what model of handset I have.

Step666 said:
Have you tried re-downloading the ftf file you wish to flash?
Because it seems that there's some sort of issue with the file you have.
Also, what version of Flashtool are you using?
Because I've never been prompted to choose what model of handset I have.
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I downloaded ftf file from different sources (different sites). I used both 2.9 and 2.8 versions. Does factory reset wipes data I want to try with factory reset and then remove phone's drivers from computer remove companion and seus start from beginning

I had similar problem before, but it was my mistake. I did not put the files in the firmware folder seperetly, I put the whole folder instead and that was wrong. Hope this helps?
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datagubben said:
I had similar problem before, but it was my mistake. I did not put the files in the firmware folder seperetly, I put the whole folder instead and that was wrong. Hope this helps?
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I put ftf file directly into firmwares folder.

Stupid question, but did you un-zip the firmware files?
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datagubben said:
Stupid question, but did you un-zip the firmware files?
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I unziped ftf file (one file) and pasted it directly into firmwarares folder. I think my problem is with java, eventhough I removed and installed java to solve problem it did not work. In flashtool flash section, firmware contents tab there was only simlock.ta is saw. I tried with flashtool 2.4 version and it showd all sin files in firmware content tab. 2.8 and 2.9.1 is not working for me. Tried desktop and laptop pc both have same problem. For people who will face with my problem my advise is using Wotan servers. I flashed 2.3.2 and rooted then OTA upgraded to 2.3.3 with Wotan servers.
Thanks.

Messed up quite badly...

I unlocked my bootloader via Omnius , decided to flash sony ics beta due to me being on .42 firmware , correctly entered all the commands nad flashed, but I was stuck in a bootloop and so i decided to try flash tool which gave me :
ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
When trying to flash system or baseband ; kernel flashed fine. It still didn't boot. Tried wotanserver, it stopped when flashing the system. SEUS simply says that I'm on the latest firmware ; I can't repair anything. So now, I have no idea as to what to do...
EDIT-Can't get into fastboot either now -_-.

You did wrong mate, you should have flashed with 0.62 firmware and not 0.42 ! they warned about that !
I hope someone more experience could help you , on my play everything is working with ICS

RCalisto said:
You did wrong mate, you should have flashed with 0.62 firmware and not 0.42 ! they warned about that !
I hope someone more experience could help you , on my play everything is working with ICS
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It says on the Sony website you should have the .42 firmware...
EDIT- Here http://developer.sonymobile.com/wp/...or-unlocked-xperia-play-smartphones-download/

Try flashing an ftf using Flashtool.
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MilkyJoePD said:
Try flashing an ftf using Flashtool.
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Already did(see OP), failed over a hundred times =|. Omnius managed to flash it but now I believe I have a radio brick =|.

Nabeel_Nabs said:
Already did(see OP), failed over a hundred times =|. Omnius managed to flash it but now I believe I have a radio brick =|.
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So you did. Sorry. Have you tried more than one FW version? I don't know much, I can only suggest what I would try in a similar situation. Which would be wiping everything wipe-able and flashing any and all ftf files I had til my phone worked again. Also, kernels add backups.
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When you say you can't repair anything, is that via SEUS?
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It was yes,I can now but its just flashing over the same version of firmware that I have installed ; I'm guessing I still have DRM intact .

A repair is supposed to flash the same version. Did it fix it?
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No it didn't. HOWEVER, after ****ting myself for around 6 hours, I noticed after I flashed the ftf via omnius my unlocked bootloader was gone(couldn't get into fastboot)...Simply did the process again and now I'm back in business .
EDIT- Thanked your posts MilkyJoe for atleast bothering to help me =D.

I know what it's like to Google problems only to be met with "answers" like, "Try Google" or, "Use the search function". Or even posts with no answers. Which forces you to ask questions yourself, often not getting answered.
If I answer and it doesn't help the OP, it might help somebody else Google-ing a similar problem.
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[Q] Noob question on update.

Hi guys,
I am trying to update a stock standard GB 2.3.6 LT15i for my boss.
I have tried doing it via PC Companion, but it seems to get stuck in an update loop. It says that an update is available, and starts to download files - but then goes back to the beginning of the process after about 20 minutes.
I have tried this on 2 different PC's, both Win 7 x64.
I would like to try update the phone using FlashTool now, but I am used to Samsung phones, so I am not sure of the steps.
I just wanna confirm if it is ok to flash this file via FlashTools -
LT15i- Generic GLobal World 4.1.0.B.587 (16/8/2012)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836071
I do not plan on rooting the phone, but I also want to know if this is gonna clean wipe the phone? I will do a backup in PC Companion.
Anything I might need to know? Do I need to worry about bootloaders?
Thanks in advance.

It's okay to flash that file with Flashtools. It's really easy and there is a very small chance to do anything to your phone. Even if you brick it it will be only a soft brick (0.0001% chance to soft-brick it) And yes, it will wipe the phone
You dont have to worry about bootloaders, as long as you flash stock sony roms there wont be any problems

Thanks malimukk, I'll give it a try this morning.

Remember to check the no final verification box or you will get an error message,the phone will be ok and will be updated.
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zolaisugly said:
Remember to check the no final verification box or you will get an error message,the phone will be ok and will be updated.
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I've never checked that option and it always flashed without any problems

malimukk said:
I've never checked that option and it always flashed without any problems
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It don't cause any probs with install but with flashtools it shows error. It may be fixed now with latest version, but when ics first came out there was prob with final verification.
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Can this be done??

Hello
maybe is a stupid question but..
can somebody tell me if this baseband ftf file from here:http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?hdhbix8s2jau1bg
can converted or created as zip file to be flashed through recovery because i cannot flash it with flash tool.Ive tried everything but i can't do that.No way to do that.
Thank you!

well as far I know, no.

boxgot said:
i cannot flash it with flash tool.Ive tried everything but i can't do that.No way to do that.
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Why, what's the problem?

XperienceD said:
Why, what's the problem?
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problem is that i will flash that baseband but i cannot do that with flashtool.No way to flash ftf file! even a firmware.I am currently on XP but i tried with Win 7 but same.
only 3% goes further than stops with some message as :MAJOR err CLASS,ERR_STATIC,SIN_HEAD_VER,ERR_DYNAMIC=failed to verify sin header.....something like that!

boxgot said:
problem is that i will flash that baseband but i cannot do that with flashtool.No way to flash ftf file! even a firmware.I am currently on XP but i tried with Win 7 but same.
only 3% goes further than stops with some message as :MAJOR err CLASS,ERR_STATIC,SIN_HEAD_VER,ERR_DYNAMIC=failed to verify sin header.....something like that!
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Sounds like an faulty tft file to me.. Which baseband is it that you're trying to flash?
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no mate i dont think so..it's LT18i_BB77.ftf for arc s.from link i have posted above!

come on guys...dont forget my problem!

Bad post (had to delete it). Sory !

Puuush...

I haven't had an in depth look, but I'm guessing you could just extract the ftf and .sin then push them to the phone unsure if other steps are needed.
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smartarse93 said:
I haven't had an in depth look, but I'm guessing you could just extract the ftf and .sin then push them to the phone unsure if other steps are needed.
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Thanks mate !
...But how to push them to the phone!!

Let me double check how the files look when unpacked and ill let you know.
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@smartarse93
will be great to have,or if you have a solution!

If your ftf files are valid you should check your language&regional settings it should be U.K or something if you are coming from another regional settings.
After that you can flah via flashtool.

C0ND01N said:
If your ftf files are valid you should check your language&regional settings it should be U.K or something if you are coming from another regional settings.
After that you can flah via flashtool.
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Thanx but...
i changed that but no go.If you mean it to change on PC!?
it goes only 3% and stops

UP...

Sorry been busy don't have time to do it, but try extracting the .ftf then use flashtool to to extract the .sin and finally mount the yaffs2 files and just push them to the phone. Then in cwm make sure you run fix permissions.
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[Q] bricked arc

Hi my friend has a xperia arc, he tried to root his phone but somehow it bricked. I dont know what he did and i'm trying to recover his phone. But i cant find any solution. Pc companion didnt work. It says the phone has latest firmware. Can anyone help me please.

you can follow the link in my signature, how to use pc companion OR/AND use the search button....

Perhaps use flashtool and flash the kernel of your choice and then a rom of your choice.
There are many available - just browse the developers forum.

meekspace said:
Perhaps use flashtool and flash the kernel of your choice and then a rom of your choice.
There are many available - just browse the developers forum.
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He wanted to root, not install a custom ROM.
To OP: Either Flashtool and flash stock FTF or download Update Service and repair firmware with it.
Sent from LT18i with custom firmware by myself.

ty all, im trying to flash 41b0431 generic global tft but i got this error, what can i do
Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified

omazi said:
ty all, im trying to flash 41b0431 generic global tft but i got this error, what can i do
Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified
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you have to choose the file in it's location xD Maybe the file is in documents or downloads?

i didnt know what was the problem but i flashed stock kernel and it worked, the phone is working now, my friend will be happy
Thanks everyone
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Someguyfromhell said:
He wanted to root, not install a custom ROM.
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I hope he can recover the phone.
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