I'm not understanding how to get the flash tool running. I downloaded Doomlord's and it is just one file. I can get the phone into flashmode but nothing happens. please help.
Click the button top left that looks like a lightning bolt and follow instructions on the pop up window for flashing
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From the original thread on Flash and Root ICS, there were 2 links, one for Flashtool 0.9.0.0 and one for Flashtool Update 2012 Xperia.. The update is just an update, not the entire tool. All you need is the Flashtool 0.9.0.0 is has the updated 2012 xperia files already. I think the second link is for those that already have Flashtool to update it with the most recent xperia files.
That is correct. One is for the full install and other is for updating.
Weird i used .080 and didnt update and it worked fine first try
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how do I start the flashtool. I put my phone into flashmode plug it in then what should happen?
Corbanski said:
how do I start the flashtool. I put my phone into flashmode plug it in then what should happen?
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Drop the FTF right in the Flashtool window, check your options and OK. Flashtool is going to ask you to disconnect your phone and put in flashmode again anyway, so no need to do that before hand.
when i plug my phone in nothing happens nothing starts and i don't know what to start. no flashtool windows nothing. is there something i should have open on my computer?
Corbanski said:
when i plug my phone in nothing happens nothing starts and i don't know what to start. no flashtool windows nothing. is there something i should have open on my computer?
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Open flashtool on your computer, drop ftf, check options, click ok. Then follow what flashtool tells you to do.
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I have the flashtools folder on my desktop I open that the open devices the I open lt28 what else? Or is that not it.
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Taken from the flash tool guide linked in the general section (stock firmware downloads thread):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
Only difference is for the ion you hold volume down when plugging the phone in to start the process.
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ok so i dont have the drivers installed which ones should i install?
Corbanski said:
ok so i dont have the drivers installed which ones should i install?
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This is getting a bit painful. All this has been covered numerous times, in a few threads.
You should read all the past before proceeding.
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jeriku said:
This is getting a bit painful. All this has been covered numerous times, in a few threads.
You should read all the past before proceeding.
Sent from Rooted LT28at with ICS.
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drivers are in the flashtool package. Search the forums because the answers are already here just takes some effort sometimes to find them.
Thank you guys for all yourhelp and for putting up with my noobness.
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Have a Xperia Play and have been trying to root for the past week now!
I have used at least 7 different programs but none of them work.
Im afraid the problem is i cant get into fastboot mode and my blue light wont turn on.
If thats the problem is there a way to fix it?
And if its not what is the problem and can i fix it?
GamerUpToDate said:
Have a Xperia Play and have been trying to root for the past week now!
I have used at least 7 different programs but none of them work.
Im afraid the problem is i cant get into fastboot mode and my blue light wont turn on.
If thats the problem is there a way to fix it?
And if its not what is the problem and can i fix it?
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Wait if you are just rooting you don't need to do that. What model is your phone?
Check if your bootloader isn't locked and you have unlock it first.
Rooting methods like Zerg rush not working on 2.3.4 software.
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Thanks, but i havent figured out exactly what my bootloader is.
I have the Xperia PLAY R800x and gingerbread 2.3.3.
I just tried Flashtool and that didnt work either because my phone wont go into
Fast mode.
Updated after November 2011?
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Updated after November 2011?
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Yeah i got an update from the Sony Update Service.
You have to flash a previous firmware, since November 2011 update, zergRush xploit doesn't work
S34Qu4K3 said:
You have to flash a previous firmware, since November 2011 update, zergRush xploit doesn't work
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How can i do that? Are you sure itll work?
Can i use the Flashtool because last time i tried using it it didnt work but
i dont think i used it right.
It's the only whay unless you unlock you bootloader and flash a new kernel
Yeah, it will work. Use flashtool
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S34Qu4K3 said:
It's the only whay unless you unlock you bootloader and flash a new kernel
Yeah, it will work. Use flashtool
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Ok only thing is i need proper instructions cause the videos for that are messed up and old.
I also need a link for the previos firmware.
But last time i triedd i could only go into flashmode.
Screw that i think i might not have been able to do either.
I need good instructions
GamerUpToDate said:
Ok only thing is i need proper instructions cause the videos for that are messed up and old.
I also need a link for the previos firmware.
But last time i triedd i could only go into flashmode.
Screw that i think i might not have been able to do either.
I need good instructions
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What I would do is flash back but at first check if your fastboot is actually not working.
Turn off the device and check it, take out the battery and put it back in then hold search button and plug in usb if you have a blue light then fastboot is ok.
You also need Android ADB drivers which you need to have the Android SDK to get them or if you have flashtool there is a drivers folder which is the simplest method to install ADB bridge.
Then using flashtool (if it worked) flashed the DoomLord Kernel, if it says you have no permission to do so then you need to unlock your bootloader.
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bartmw said:
Check if your bootloader isn't locked and you have unlock it first.
Rooting methods like Zerg rush not working on 2.3.4 software.
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ZergRush worked for me on the 2.3.4 but I've a GSM model so it might be different.
sewer56lol said:
What I would do is flash back but at first check if your fastboot is actually not working.
Turn off the device and check it, take out the battery and put it back in then hold search button and plug in usb if you have a blue light then fastboot is ok.
You also need Android ADB drivers which you need to have the Android SDK to get them or if you have flashtool there is a drivers folder which is the simplest method to install ADB bridge.
Then using flashtool (if it worked) flashed the DoomLord Kernel, if it says you have no permission to do so then you need to unlock your bootloader.
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ZergRush worked for me on the 2.3.4 but I've a GSM model so it might be different.
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Ok I will most defenetly install the adb drivers once I know where to get them. How do I know if I have the android sdk?
I have the flashtool but when I downloaded it it came with 3 programs and no folders.
Can you give me the link to the folders or to the flashtool that has the folders with it when you install it?
I also need the link to the doom kernel which I might have and instructions on how to flash it.
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Ok I will most defenetly install the adb drivers once I know where to get them. How do I know if I have the android sdk?
I have the flashtool but when I downloaded it it came with 3 programs and no folders.
Can you give me the link to the folders or to the flashtool that has the folders with it when you install it?
I also need the link to the doom kernel which I might have and instructions on how to flash it.
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You should first download flashtool. Then use flashtool to flash the verizon firmware. I will provide a link. Then enter flashmode by turning your phone off completely. Hold the back button, and plug the usb in the computer and then into the phone while still holding the back button. A green light should appear on the top. Then flash the firmware and there. Then use superoneclick to root
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Luckily you have flashtool so you do not need the Android Sdk. There should be a drivers folder in your flashtool and an executable inside that will install like a normal program. This contains all the drivers you will ever need.
On every time it installs one it will prompt you to install or not install jusf click install and you will be asked this about 20 times for each driver.
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MrHaPpY66 said:
You should first download flashtool. Then use flashtool to flash the verizon firmware. I will provide a link. Then enter flashmode by turning your phone off completely. Hold the back button, and plug the usb in the computer and then into the phone while still holding the back button. A green light should appear on the top. Then flash the firmware and there. Then use superoneclick to root
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Ok thnx but i dont see the link and i have ATT not verizon can i still do it?
GamerUpToDate said:
Ok thnx but i dont see the link and i have ATT not verizon can i still do it?
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you said you had the r800x ,the verizon xperia play , didn't you? well anyway just tell me the correct model of your phone. also here's a link for the latest flashtool http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/. i'll add superoneclick later since i'm having problems uploading it
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you said you had the r800x ,the verizon xperia play , didn't you? well anyway just tell me the correct model of your phone. also here's a link for the latest flashtool http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/. i'll add superoneclick later since i'm having problems uploading it
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Ok exact model of my phone is as described...
Sony Erricson Xperia PLAY (R800x) ATT 4G
I found the folders in the flashtool i was just looking in the wrong place.
I already have superoneclick dont worry.
Can you just tell me what to do now that i found the folders for Flashtool?
GamerUpToDate said:
Ok exact model of my phone is as described...
Sony Erricson Xperia PLAY (R800x) ATT 4G
I found the folders in the flashtool i was just looking in the wrong place.
I already have superoneclick dont worry.
Can you just tell me what to do now that i found the folders for Flashtool?
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If I remember correctly, the xperia play 4g was R800at and not R800x. Well anyway you have to download the firmware for your phone. Then place it in the firmware folder inside the flashtool folder. This should be the correct firmware for your phone. http://www.mediafire.com/?qqvtl484nlz3gq0 just place the ftf in the firmware folder. Start flashtool, click flash, then choose flashmode. Select the firmware.There should be instructions on how to plug in your phone and there it should flash.
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Help someone...
Hey guys, on my Play it keeps starting up apps in the background. Anyone knows how to sort it out? My phone is constantly using about 280mb+ of memory which is stupid. Anyone help me out?
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If I remember correctly, the xperia play 4g was R800at and not R800x. Well anyway you have to download the firmware for your phone. Then place it in the firmware folder inside the flashtool folder. This should be the correct firmware for your phone. http://www.mediafire.com/?qqvtl484nlz3gq0 just place the ftf in the firmware folder. Start flashtool, click flash, then choose flashmode. Select the firmware.There should be instructions on how to plug in your phone and there it should flash.
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What do i do after i flash it? Because i already did everything but the flashing just waiting to know what to do next.
Hi, today i installed a custom rom, this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836993. I followed instructions described there, after installing and rebooting nothing happens except for sony logo. My pc doesn't even see the device after i plugged the usb cable. Can someone help me?
You are stuck in bootloader you either need to install kernel mentioned in thread or reflash the Rom either by using pccompanion or use flashtools and download the according ftf file found in general stickies.
You could ask in that thread where you got Rom from.
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zolaisugly said:
You are stuck in bootloader you either need to install kernel mentioned in thread or reflash the Rom either by using pccompanion or use flashtools and download the according ftf file found in general stickies.
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And how i supposed to do that, if the device is unrecognized by pc? I mentioned that nothing happens when i plug on the usb cable...
slyder07 said:
And how i supposed to do that, if the device is unrecognized by pc? I mentioned that nothing happens when i plug on the usb cable...
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Restart your PC and connect the phone in flash mode and report back.
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XperienceD said:
Restart your PC and connect the phone in flash mode and report back.
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alerady did, tried to flash to an official firmware, log attached (error on flashing). pc companion still doesn't recognize the device.
slyder07 said:
alerady did, tried to flash to an official firmware, log attached (error on flashing). pc companion still doesn't recognize the device.
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Update your flashtool and try again.
hey i flashed MIUI 4 on the phone of my friend!
He doesn´t like it and told me, he want the old system back :/
i´ve unlocked the bootloader ^^ i now how to relock it but when i do so,
i will see nothing at boot! I tried to restock with PC companion but cant restock it using this system :silly:
Pls help me
How to?
Im really confused, which kernel? what i need to modify?
BTW, i have knowledge in fastboot, flashtool, adb, root explorer, etc
thats not the problem ^^ (Also Drivers are installed)
Kernel (current): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838916
Why fuk up friends phone if you dont know what youre doing or how to revert?
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DQiB said:
hey i flashed MIUI 4 on the phone of my friend!
He doesn´t like it and told me, he want the old system back :/
i´ve unlocked the bootloader ^^ i now how to relock it but when i do so,
i will see nothing at boot! I tried to restock with PC companion but cant restock it using this system :silly:
Pls help me
How to?
Im really confused, which kernel? what i need to modify?
BTW, i have knowledge in fastboot, flashtool, adb, root explorer, etc
thats not the problem ^^ (Also Drivers are installed)
Kernel (current): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838916
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What was on the phone before you put muiu 4on it ?
For latest stock rom download this
http://www.mediafire.com/?rhr59r4o6oarnfx
unizip file to desktop, inside should be .587.ftf
Open Flashtool >select flashmode top left in lightning button.
Drag .587.tft file only into flashtool main window>let files load
wait for program to ask you to connect phone > follow on screen instructions> make sure you press the correct button an hold it before you connect the usb cable to phone. if done right to LED on phone will be Green.
Wait till you see the files start to load into the phone on the flashtool window>then let go of the button
the uptodate stock rom is now being loaded, there is nothing more to do than wait.
Only disconnect the cable from the phone when flashtool tells you, then start the phone takes a little while first time.set up your friends phone for him, and be careful next time and read about what you want to do first before you try it.
flashrommad said:
What was on the phone before you put muiu 4on it ?
For latest stock rom download this
http://www.mediafire.com/?rhr59r4o6oarnfx
unizip file to desktop, inside should be .587.ftf
Open Flashtool >select flashmode top left in lightning button.
Drag .587.tft file only into flashtool main window>let files load
wait for program to ask you to connect phone > follow on screen instructions> make sure you press the correct button an hold it before you connect the usb cable to phone. if done right to LED on phone will be Green.
Wait till you see the files start to load into the phone on the flashtool window>then let go of the button
the uptodate stock rom is now being loaded, there is nothing more to do than wait.
Only disconnect the cable from the phone when flashtool tells you, then start the phone takes a little while first time.set up your friends phone for him, and be careful next time and read about what you want to do first before you try it.
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stock 4.0.4 from sony
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TheHaso said:
Why fuk up friends phone if you dont know what youre doing or how to revert?
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pff im a dev but totally confused in this part
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DQiB said:
stock 4.0.4 from sony
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Look in this thread :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792 3rd post
and select the file for your device to go back to stock 404 it will be a 4.1.B.0.431 file
Every thread and link I've found is either dead or turns out not to be the stock firmware. Does the stock firmware exist out there? I need to return my phone and I can't find the stock firmware anywhere.
have you tried flashtool by sony?
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have you tried flashtool by sony?
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Yeah it requires a log in. Still waiting for my approval.
itznfb said:
Every thread and link I've found is either dead or turns out not to be the stock firmware. Does the stock firmware exist out there? I need to return my phone and I can't find the stock firmware anywhere.
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What version.Maybe I can give u the link
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We're here to help you, so here you go man, enjoy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014410
Just follow the instructions. I've had problems like you also. :victory:
ALSO, you can just download Flashtool (by B1nary and Andoxyde I think) via Google.
The Sony flashtool doesn't require a log in... When you are prompt to log in just hit cancel!!!
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markslo112 said:
We're here to help you, so here you go man, enjoy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014410
Just follow the instructions. I've had problems like you also. :victory:
ALSO, you can just download Flashtool (by B1nary and Andoxyde I think) via Google.
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Thanks. After applying the BL relock I couldn't boot. Which is why I needed a full stock ROM flash. From here I was able to run the repair tool within PC Companion and completely restore to 100% stock.
xJokerz said:
The Sony flashtool doesn't require a log in... When you are prompt to log in just hit cancel!!!
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Hmm... when I click cancel it just closes.
Hmm thats right but try to open it again and should simply open without any log in prompt... Thats what my computer does..
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You need to put the customizacion.ini file that comes inside the compressed file into the installation folder of Sony flashtool (Program Files\Sony Mobile\Emma) after installation.
With that made, Emma is not going to ask you to log in.
Read the instructions carefully next time.
I unlocked the boot loader and I'm assuming the phone automatically updated over night, because now it won't boot, only vibrates. I tried using the flashtool and even though it says it does it successfully, it still won't boot. I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358 referenced but the file it links to is not up. Can some one reup the file some where or give me some other advice?
Well does the led flash red 3 times?
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I am pretty sure your phone can't update automatically:fingers-crossed: with Sony you have to accept the update.Try flashing ftf stock rom found hear http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399 this will bring you back to stock.
Hi just noticed you tried that! Follow the guides on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SE_Xperia_Play I have found them to be useful
Try to flash a kernal in fastboot then a rom,then if you want to go back to stock try that aftet.Get your phone stable first :fingers-crossed:
tallman43 said:
Hi just noticed you tried that! Follow the guides on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SE_Xperia_Play I have found them to be useful
Try to flash a kernal in fastboot then a rom,then if you want to go back to stock try that aftet.Get your phone stable first :fingers-crossed:
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It only connects to my PC in flash mode. Pressing the search button doesn't do anything anymore :crying:
Rohccoo said:
It only connects to my PC in flash mode. Pressing the search button doesn't do anything anymore :crying:
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Well if it connects in flash mode then you can use PC companion to repair it
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Rohccoo said:
It only connects to my PC in flash mode. Pressing the search button doesn't do anything anymore :crying:
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Whoops! No problem you can boot your phone into fastboot via flashtool/doomlord's fastboot via ADB you don't need to press search button for that.
Rohccoo said:
I unlocked the boot loader and I'm assuming the phone automatically updated over night, because now it won't boot, only vibrates. I tried using the flashtool and even though it says it does it successfully, it still won't boot. I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358 referenced but the file it links to is not up. Can some one reup the file some where or give me some other advice?
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Lock its bl again flash ftf it'll work
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creative_md said:
Lock its bl again flash ftf it'll work
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You were right, it worked right away. I used the file in in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134334. Thanks guys
Rohccoo said:
You were right, it worked right away. I used the file in in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134334. Thanks guys
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Ur welcome
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