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after having my Arc bricked and recovered, I had what I thought was a stock 4.0.A.2.368 ROM aboard, but when I connect to PC Companion it says that I have software that cannot be updated.
SEUS gets as far as connecting the phone in flash mode and then it says "checking connected phone" and then it hangs.
How can I get back to a stock ROM that will allow SEUS or PC Companion to do updates?
I am not interested in OTA updates.
I am passing the phone to someone who is not terribly technical and want for them to be able to do the updates via the PC at least.
Cheers,
A
Use the flashtool.
Sent Via LT15i - FXP46-CM7
use the latest flashtool and latest stock ROM..!
latest flash tool here :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
Thanks guys,
but I thought that by using Flashtool to go back to a stock ROM, 4.0.2.A.0.386, that I'd be able to then use PCP or SEUS to go to the 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, but I could not.
SEUS just hangs and PCP says modified software that cannot be updated.
I have used Flashtool to go to the generic .42 ROM now, but what happens when the next official update comes out?
Thanks
A
lock your bootloader then update
Ah, OK, did not realise that the unlocked bootloader was the problem!
Thanks a million as they they say here!
A
Sorted! That worked, thanks to all!
AscalonX said:
but what happens when the next official update comes out?
Thanks
A
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Flash it with the flashtool. ;-)
Sent Via LT15i - FXP46-CM7
XperienceD said:
Flash it with the flashtool.
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for flash tool u need stock rom head over here >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277901
stock`s d best
fyi, i always using fxp since im using arc `bout 2 1/2 years ago.. but, suddenlu with fxp215, its getting sucks, sucker n suckestt!! with a f**king lag, camera also, its so frustrated.. since im flashing back to stock 0587, i think its the better choice.. true, its still lagging, but n as lag as fxp.. n the stock camera juz superb.. juz my thought to share..
I got my LT18i .42 Locked Bootloader. Rooted with zergrush, installed CWM using the Xperia CWM installer from the market, and all was perfect... Then updated my phone using companion %&@@&%. Then read that I can't root .62, so I downloaded a .42.ftf, flashed it booted it and noticed that now I had a LT15a at first thought it booted so should be ok I'll do a OTA update see what happens. Rooted, CWM installed. Reboot, reboot, press (any key) freezes at boot logo. Using Rom manager to reboot to recovery just reboots normally to android. For the past fiew days I was reading up on this, but could not find any definitive resolution. Tried reflasing proper LT18i .42, .58 using flash tools, and using wotan client. Tried repair with both companion and SE update service, then downgrade with flash tools and with wotan, obviously I don't mean all at once just different methods . Root seems ok titanium works I can get in and edit system/bin, /xbin. I tried manually moving the files for CWM, and changing permissions. All with no luck. Yesterday I came across a post that said that the LT15 room might have changed something to do with mounting the sd. But no explanation. I'm not a complete noob but need assistance on this.
Thanx guys.
Flash an Arc S firmware on your Arc S and you should be good to go.
iridaki said:
Flash an Arc S firmware on your Arc S and you should be good to go.
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Thanx iridaki but
Tried reflasing proper LT18i (Arc S) .42, .58 using flash tools, and using wotan client. Tried repair with both companion and SE update service, then downgrade with flash tools and with wotan, obviously I don't mean all at once just different methods . Root seems ok titanium works I can get in and edit system/bin, /xbin. I tried manually moving the files for CWM, and changing permissions. All with no luck.
Any other Ideas why it freezes if i press (any) key, please
PS.
I got Locked Bootloader BTW.
bl
try unlocking your bootloader, why not? unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Thanx anthraxter
I have been thinking verry hard about that, but still on a contract, so dont want to mess with that. i have been plaing with fiew rooms on my X8 (unlocked Bootloader) before i got this ARC S, and not without snags, but allways managet to get it back up. Do you think it's the bootloaders fault??
BL
I can't tell you for sure but I would suggest you to unlock it (75%) . Download this LT18i_4.0.1.A.0.266_CUSTOMIZED-UK -( mediafire.com/?ie832txe46ia2bh) Always worked for me to do a clean install if i was gonna flash-it, download ROM Manager again and it should work. Gotta love playing. .
I'll Try it Thank you.
flashing with flashtools, or wotan should wipe all left over date, cash, davlik, ect..
unlike using CWM to install update.zip where you need to do it manu.
or am i crazy?
I personally use only flashtool. That does the whole job.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA App
No Cigar. still lockes up at first SE logo if i manualy want to get in, and if i use any software method from within android to reboot in to recovery it simply reboots back to android. Tried (flashing, rooting, cwm) with and without SD. This Sucks, what good is an Android device without CWM.
there has to be some way to get it to fff work.
Ok, so it goes like this.. Flash a new firmware, flash a stock kernel with CWM ( DooMKernel) through flashtool of course and the kernel through fastboot.. U done that?
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I've had a similar experience today with a Arc S LT18i. Was on .42 (rooted and some system bloatware
removed). I tried an OTA upgrade last night, but this failed, presumably because I'd deleted some system apps. I then (without reading forums first - big mistake) upgraded with PC companion to .62 and THEN read that I couldn't root it again. After much reading of forums I found a version of LT15i .42 and flashed that - and rooted it again.
Then the problems started, I tried an OTA upgrade, and it failed mid-upgrade, giving me a blue arrow pointing down onto a screen with a yellow triangle of doom with an exclamation mark.
Flashtool didn't want to know for ages, then (fortunately) it suddenly let me flash back to .42. I've rooted it again, and any apps that weren't there have been re-installed. From what I can tell the LT15i (Arc) seems absolutely fine, with no visible difference from LT18i at all.
The question is - should I just leave it as it is and avoid risking bricking it again, or do I really need to try and get an ARC S version of .42 onto it with Flashtool, so I can upgrade to ICS when the time comes. If so, does anyone have a good link to .42 for LT18i pls? Ideally not from uploaded.to as that site was driving me nuts.
Thanks, and good luck to the OP who had similar issues.
anthraxter said:
Ok, so it goes like this.. Flash a new firmware, flash a stock kernel with CWM ( DooMKernel) through flashtool of course and the kernel through fastboot.. U done that?
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That's cool. But with a locked bootloader there is no fastboot
So what I do is flash LT18i 2.3.4 .42 using wotan client, root using zergrush. Now at this point phone can be updated to .62 , using the updater inside the phone AKA - OTA, that way I end up with LT18i .62 rooted, Locked bootloader. It is very important to keep in mind that this method for update will only work if ALL oryginal SYSTEM applications are on the phone.
I tried To Iinstall CWM on a locked bootloader using : NAn's app from market, extreme tweeker, both CMD methods, and manual method using root explorer.
By now I can do it all with my eyes closed hehe, but still can't get in to CWM.
unlock your bootloader then flash doom's kernel
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Until ICS comes out i dont want to unlock my bootloader
Is it posible to flash firmware .ftf (with flashtools) that is already rooted and has CWM instaled, on a locked bootloader?
also is there any way to flash CWM backup on to the phone, if i cant get in to CWM (convert it to .ftf) ?
Can someone post a link to LT18i firmware that is rooted and has CWM instaled. For locked bootloader (.ftf) ?
OK. So i'm a "GENIUS" LOL
i got a reason to belive that simlinks got screwed.
I failed to manchen that affter i upgraded the firm to 62 with pc companion, i tried to ROOT again but when: DooMLoRD zergRush did not work i decided to give a try SuperOneClick, then FlashTools... Kurrrr.
eaven thugh they all use Mr. zerg's methode there is another choice psneuter, if i uderstand correctly the two methods differ a bit.
So simlinks dont get whiped, nor deleated when flashing, or restoring with seus.
or am i missing something eaven simpler like "reflash with SD inserted But no SIM, take out battery(or DON'T take out the baterry untill rebooting the Phone twice" or some think briliant as such.
like the one for relocking bootloader in The SE X8.
Can i deleate the simlinks and what ever i belive wrong, then UnRoot, whipe, reflash, root, CWM?
Would that fix it?
the phone is usless without CWM
Unlocking BL is not an option for me, i'm afraid
SOLVED
Ok. I managed to install CWM using flashtool. Entering CWM no problems, creating backup no problem, but after restoring from backup the phone was freezing every time.
puppet13th was nice enough to help, it was not easy so THANX VERY MUCH MAN.
The problem is that my partition layout got messed up. this is how it is setup.
mtd0: 06580000 00020000 "cache"
mtd1: 00600000 00020000 "appslog"
mtd2: 19000000 00020000 "system"
mtd3: 1a400000 00020000 "userdata"
puppet13th Did all the work, Briliant man
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24660037&postcount=224
This methode can come very usefull as well, just use the firmware for YOUR device.
[TUT] DIY Rooted 4.0.2.A.0.62 or newer LOCKED bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555111
Hello everyone.
I have a arc s LT18i.
and i have 2.3.4 build number .62.
I want to update my phone to the official ics.
Do i have to unlock my bootloader first???
This is not my first time with Android. I used to have galaxy 3. and i am used to flashing and kernel flash or like that.
Seems like i can't root this version .62 . Also can i flash official update without unlocking bootloader???? I need help Guys. esp devs and mods.. can you show me the way??
No, you don't need to unlock it, just update via PC Companion or flash it with FlashTool
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omg.. so fast reply thanks very very much.
i can't update because it is not available yet for my country.
so my option seems to be flash tool. can you give me the link to it ???
Here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
What is the important step must be taken before start flashing ?
Depends what your flashing
make sure u have GB version of flashtools in you want to flash GB or ICS version(v0,8 and above) if u want to flash ICS
make sure you have sufficient battery left
make sure you connect the phone is flash mode
make sure you have patience
you need adb and flashtool drivers installed download them from here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24883071#post24883071
hit thanks if i helped
arpith.fbi said:
make sure u have GB version of flashtools in you want to flash GB or ICS version(v0,8 and above) if u want to flash ICS
make sure you have sufficient battery left
make sure you connect the phone is flash mode
make sure you have patience
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GB version of Flashtool? Can i use the latest version of flashtool?
kokpin100 said:
GB version of Flashtool? Can i use the latest version of flashtool?
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no you cant it will result into an error....
download a version below the v.8 and use it
hit thanks if i helped
I want to open the bootloader and root my xperia arc s Lt18i FW.62, but after I take a walk on google, I found that prior to opening and root BL xperia arc s fw.62 I have to downgrade to fw.42 and I do not and guidance to find a way to downgrade my arc s, does anyone know how to downgrade fw.62 to fw.42, unlock bootloader, root, custom recovery?
please help and guide me so that I don't damage my arc s, and please in include a picture or video to guide me to do these things.
thanks for sharing and thanks for the advice and guidance
Sent from my LT18i
link-in said:
no you cant it will result into an error....
download a version below the v.8 and use it
hit thanks if i helped
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Uhm, such thing doesn't exist. I use Flashtool 8.5 and I have no problems with flashing GB or ICS firmwares on both Arc S or Live.
dewa999 said:
I want to open the bootloader and root my xperia arc s Lt18i FW.62, but after I take a walk on google, I found that prior to opening and root BL xperia arc s fw.62 I have to downgrade to fw.42 and I do not and guidance to find a way to downgrade my arc s, does anyone know how to downgrade fw.62 to fw.42, unlock bootloader, root, custom recovery?
please help and guide me so that I don't damage my arc s, and please in include a picture or video to guide me to do these things.
thanks for sharing and thanks for the advice and guidance
Sent from my LT18i
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If you want to root, then you have to downgrade to .58 or older firmware(lower than 58). If you want to unlock bootloader, then firmware doesn't matter, bootloader is not in the ROM.
If you unlock bootloader and you need root and recovery, you can install a custom kernel(most of them already include autoroot and recovery), your ROM gets automatically rooted and you already have recovery aswell.
I Should hold the BACK button before turning on handphone OR hold BACK button after turning on handphone and then connect OR just hold the BACK button without turning on phone?
Confusing. Anyone can give some guide :crying:
kokpin100 said:
I Should hold the BACK button before turning on handphone OR hold BACK button after turning on handphone and then connect OR just hold the BACK button without turning on phone?
Confusing. Anyone can give some guide :crying:
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Turn off the phone, hold down the Back button and connect the cable. Do not use the power button at all. When its ready, disconnect the cable and turn it on.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
install the .net framework ...Im not sure if you need it, but just in case
and yea, when running stuff from you PC, such as cmd, flashtool, etc , run it as administrator
other guys in this thread already mentioned everything else(I guess so)
happy flashing
please help me, can you guide me how to the downgrade my arc s, because I wanted to open the bootloader, root, and change the arc's appearance, but I have absolutely no idea how to do it,because I am a new user in android based phone, I would like to do this because I wanted to optimize the performance of my arc s,because I was bored with appearance my arc s pristine and not on anything about, can you help me?
Sent from my LT18i
make sure you have backup files
I already have it and I have to protect all my files, what should I do next?
Sent from my LT18i
dewa999 said:
I already have it and I have to protect all my files, what should I do next?
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Read guides.
Current Phone Status:
Xperia S
Unlocked Bootloader
CWM
FXP CM10
I am very much keen to flash the Official upcoming 4.1.2 for Sony Xperia S devices.
But I'm really confused on how to get it done on my unlocked bootloader, once the new firmware is released.
Please take out time to give suggestions.
Appreciated.
Download ftf
Download and install Flashtool
Install drivers
Install JB ftf
Already Using Flashtool But..
Felimenta97 said:
Download ftf
Download and install Flashtool
Install drivers
Install JB ftf
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I dont think the NEW JB would be available to download anytime soon.. So just wanted to Connect the Phone to PCC on my Xperia and Flash it.
Already Flashed ICS STOCK via FLASHTOOL on Phone but since its not MY COUNTRY specific
The build gives a few errors.
Just want it like the brand new as if its out of box with the New JB.
Please Reply.
dwarkesh2492 said:
I dont think the NEW JB would be available to download anytime soon.. So just wanted to Connect the Phone to PCC on my Xperia and Flash it.
Already Flashed ICS STOCK via FLASHTOOL on Phone but since its not MY COUNTRY specific
The build gives a few errors.
Just want it like the brand new as if its out of box with the New JB.
Please Reply.
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You have three options -
1) Wait until someone releases the FTF file of stock JB and flash it with Flashtool
2) Relock your bootloader and try to do a software repair/update with Sony PC Companion/SUS.
3) Use Sony's official Flashtool for unlocked bootloader to restore your device to ICS/update it to official JB.
In my opinion, don't relock your bootloader but just wait until someone gets the update and makes the FTF file. Meanwhile, you can use Sony's official Flashtool and revert back to stock ics.
dwarkesh2492 said:
I dont think the NEW JB would be available to download anytime soon.. So just wanted to Connect the Phone to PCC on my Xperia and Flash it.
Already Flashed ICS STOCK via FLASHTOOL on Phone but since its not MY COUNTRY specific
The build gives a few errors.
Just want it like the brand new as if its out of box with the New JB.
Please Reply.
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Which new JB? the ftf you download and flash is the same that you get from PCC or SUS, just using a different way.