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[Q] Help with Unlocking Bootloader please!

Hi All
I am a relative noob but have read around the Forum a lot.
I am trying to unlock the bootloader on my Arc S. I have checked all the basic on Sony site, it is allowed etc. The problem I have is my PC does not detect my phone when in recovery. When phone is booted normally PC companion finds it no problem. I have SDK manger installed and fastboot.exe is working, it just can't see the phone. I have CWM recovery installed, not sure if this is an issue.
Does anyone have any idea how to sort this out.
Many Thanks.

Why do you connect to pc when in cwm ??
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I was trying to unlock the bootloader following Sony's instructions. You need to connect using Fastboot to issue the unlock code, but my phone is not detected. I have check drivers etc, all looks ok.

Missing drives for sure !!!
Try another usb port !!!

cobalt92 said:
I was trying to unlock the bootloader following Sony's instructions. You need to connect using Fastboot to issue the unlock code, but my phone is not detected. I have check drivers etc, all looks ok.
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You should connect in fastboot, shutdown, hold menu button (the one right to home button) while holding connect the usb. A blue led should light up
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TheHaso said:
You should connect in fastboot, shutdown, hold menu button (the one right to home button) while holding connect the usb. A blue led should light up
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I'm also trying to unlock my BL, I go into fastboot but then I get stuck when ito comes to using the command window, as I'm using Win7 Ultimate x64 & I'm unable to cd into the Program Files (x86) folder as I get the error message access denied.
Roland

Ok I managed to sort it out, I tried all sorts of ways but the phone would not load into fastboot. In the end I was having numerous problems so I flashed JJ Hybrid rom without unlocking the bootloader. Intrestingly when I had done this the phone will go into fastboot, so I have now unlocked the bootloader. I gues there must have been something wrong with the offical rom that I had installed.
Thanks for the advice.

Stuck at Sony logo

So, I was using .431 generic global world (GGW) build for my xperia arc till today.
Today, I noticed that .587 GGW came out and decided to update.
I already had unlocked bootlader with no root with .431.
First, I backup everything & factory-wiped my phone.
I tried to enter flash mode with no avail for over 10+ tries.
Then I decided to trick SPC update to force my phone into flash mode.
It put the phone to flash mode as I thought.
I successfully flashed .587.
Then I started to root.
I used the guide at this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26805903&postcount=3
After the 2nd step I noticed that I can't enter the flash mode even with SPC trick.
I deleted all previous usb drivers and settings.
I also reinstalled all sony software and drivers from scratch.
I was still unable to enter flash mode.
Then, I noticed I could enter fastmode.
So, I renamed the ftf file to zip and extracted the files.
Then, I used fastboot mode to flash new kernel.
Phone was rooted and working.
I installed CWM and got a full backup.
So, I thought why not try a custom mod after the root.
I decided to try Hybrid MooDeD JB-ICS 100.0.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526717
I followed all the instructions to the letter and made the install.
The phone asked for reboot and when it rebooted it got stuck at Sony logo.
I checked the thread a little bit more (my fault for not checking all before but in my defence it's 101 pages..) and it seems it's kernel is based for .431 and I was using .587.
So now, I can't enter the flash mode nor fastmode and the phone is stuck at sony logo.
Help please...

can you enter recovery if yes then flash appropriate rom
and also try to remove battery for 30 or more sec and connent phone while holding back button to get in flashmode or search to get in fastboot

Have you tried flashtool to flash it to 4.1.B.0.587 ?
Have you tried flashtool to flash it to 4.1.B.0.587 ?

y2023958 said:
Have you tried flashtool to flash it to 4.1.B.0.587 ?
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creative_md said:
can you enter recovery if yes then flash appropriate rom
and also try to remove battery for 30 or more sec and connent phone while holding back button to get in flashmode or search to get in fastboot
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You didn't read the first post completely, did you?
alpatalik said:
So now, I can't enter the flash mode nor fastmode and the phone is stuck at sony logo.
Help please...
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OP: How come you can't access flashmode or fastboot mode? Then you are doing something wrong. Besides, problem is that you didn't install proper custom kernel for the ROM.
And previous ROM has nothing to do with it, doesn't matter which ROM you had earlier, new one will install and delete/replace all the files.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

Someguyfromhell said:
OP: How come you can't access flashmode or fastboot mode? Then you are doing something wrong. Besides, problem is that you didn't install proper custom kernel for the ROM.
And previous ROM has nothing to do with it, doesn't matter which ROM you had earlier, new one will install and delete/replace all the files.
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I realise that. I put all the info up to OP so that ppl won't waste time by asking me what happened exactly.
Nevertheless, I really can't access flash/fastmode at all. I tried removing the battery and start clicking all the things before putting the battery back on. But nothing happens. I just see the sony logo.

Someguyfromhell said:
You didn't read the first post completely, did you?
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Yes I did read all post but for your kind information if you can boot upto se logo most probably you can get in recovery.... And he cannot go in fast boot so taking off battery is too helpful someTimes
And think before you post
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

If nothing is working for you then relock bl and use seus to reflash stock firmware. ..
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creative_md said:
If nothing is working for you then relock bl and use seus to reflash stock firmware. ..
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How, if he's phone won't go in flashmode, which is required to lock BL and for SEUS?

hmmmm
alpatalik said:
I realise that. I put all the info up to OP so that ppl won't waste time by asking me what happened exactly.
Nevertheless, I really can't access flash/fastmode at all. I tried removing the battery and start clicking all the things before putting the battery back on. But nothing happens. I just see the sony logo.
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So as soon as you place your battery back in does your phone turn on ?
if it doesnt i think you should be able to access either flashmode or fastboot mode

Kzpl0x125 said:
So as soon as you place your battery back in does your phone turn on ?
if it doesnt i think you should be able to access either flashmode or fastboot mode
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When I put the battery back, nothing happens. Phone doesn't get powered up. As soon as I try the key-combo for flash/fastmode, phone starts up as if it's going to enter the modes but only sony logo shows up and gets stuck. I really have no idea how this could happen.

Damn !
hmm thats odd isnt it ? Are you sure your holding the specified buttons before pressing the power on button ? Sorry about all the Questions just making sure

Install stock rom with flash tool and u will be ok browse the forum for a tutorial

gogobaba said:
Install stock rom with flash tool and u will be ok browse the forum for a tutorial
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He Says he cant enter flashmode :S

Someguyfromhell said:
How, if he's phone won't go in flashmode, which is required to lock BL and for SEUS?
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Yeah sorry for that...
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alpatalik said:
When I put the battery back, nothing happens. Phone doesn't get powered up. As soon as I try the key-combo for flash/fastmode, phone starts up as if it's going to enter the modes but only sony logo shows up and gets stuck. I really have no idea how this could happen.
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if you can boot upto se logo so your semcboot is not broken
so now tell me if you could enter fastboot before you unlocked bl?
and try to unlock it again using test point method (there is also a free one with S1TOOL if you had bl unlock allowed = yes if you could recall) i recommend not to use paid one bcoz you can pay that to sony to recover it and may be after that you could get into fastboot mod
if it didn't helped try to repair semcboot or trim area contact alejandrissimo for that it also follows testpoint method and its free
i think now only way to connect phone to pc is using testpoint!!!!!

Kzpl0x125 said:
hmm thats odd isnt it ? Are you sure your holding the specified buttons before pressing the power on button ? Sorry about all the Questions just making sure
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yes. I was. I even tried all possible button combinations for xperia.
nevertheless, I had left my phone at a local repair place. It seems they fixed the phone but downgraded to GB.
thanks to all who have replied.

Xperia Arc S won't start after updating to ICS

I used PC Companion to update my Sony Xperia Arc S to ICS (Official Sony update). The update did not complete and showed an error. When I tried turning on my phone, it displays the Sony logo, followed by the image of a phone with an exclamation symbol next to it. Then the phone goes blank. I even tried removing the battery and putting it back. Also tried charging my phone. The same thing happens. I don't know what to do. Please help guys. I'm scared that I won't be able to revive my phone!

Flash an .431 firmware through flashtool on you arc and it will be fixed

Urbandevil said:
I used PC Companion to update my Sony Xperia Arc S to ICS (Official Sony update). The update did not complete and showed an error. When I tried turning on my phone, it displays the Sony logo, followed by the image of a phone with an exclamation symbol next to it. Then the phone goes blank. I even tried removing the battery and putting it back. Also tried charging my phone. The same thing happens. I don't know what to do. Please help guys. I'm scared that I won't be able to revive my phone!
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If your bootloader is locked then you can try using seus (dont use pc companion it always fails for me too) and dont panic its only soft brick and easily recoverable. By the way there is fix for hard brick too.
And if you are on unlocked bl then you cannot update using seus, flash ftf file via flashtool or use patch for it
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

trouble with xperia arc s
can anyone help me?
Tomorrow i updated my SonyEricsson Xperia Arc S with firmware LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf, after update via flashtool, i started process for getting root, and install CWM, that all will be ended fine. After that, i load my OS and start recover app and data with using Titanium Backup, i install all apps and recover data, then got message about low space on mobile storage and then my mobile started cycled reload. Just for stop that, i removed battery of my phone, and after it, my phone not loading, i hold power button and nothing to do.
How can i resolve that problem? plz help.
i alredy tryed remove battery for a 30 min, and then put mobile on charge without battary. nothing to happen
P.s.: sry for my English.

ruzerone said:
can anyone help me?
Tomorrow i updated my SonyEricsson Xperia Arc S with firmware LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf, after update via flashtool, i started process for getting root, and install CWM, that all will be ended fine. After that, i load my OS and start recover app and data with using Titanium Backup, i install all apps and recover data, then got message about low space on mobile storage and then my mobile started cycled reload. Just for stop that, i removed battery of my phone, and after it, my phone not loading, i hold power button and nothing to do.
How can i resolve that problem? plz help.
i alredy tryed remove battery for a 30 min, and then put mobile on charge without battary. nothing to happen
P.s.: sry for my English.
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First of all flash the ftf file via flashtool again
And if that doesnt work then tell
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Sahaab said:
First of all flash the ftf file via flashtool again
And if that doesnt work then tell
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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it's can't be done, caz my phone not goin in fastboot mode(no blue led active), and also if i trying to charge it, led not turnin on(no green light).
also have interested fact, if i connect m phone to PC, windows play sound like i connect device, no new dialog window for install drivers caz they already installed.
that window i see when tyed reinstall ftf firmware via flashtool imgur. com/TRFaePJ

ruzerone said:
it's can't be done, caz my phone not goin in fastboot mode(no blue led active), and also if i trying to charge it, led not turnin on(no green light).
also have interested fact, if i connect m phone to PC, windows play sound like i connect device, no new dialog window for install drivers caz they already installed.
that window i see when tyed reinstall ftf firmware via flashtool imgur. com/TRFaePJ
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Did u shut down phone by taking out battery and then try to enter fastboot mode?
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Sahaab said:
Did u shut down phone by taking out battery and then try to enter fastboot mode?
Sent from my LT18i
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my phone not load if i push power button.
answer on ur question: yes, i tryed taking out battery and then try to enter to fastboot mode.

ruzerone said:
my phone not load if i push power button.
answer on ur question: yes, i tryed taking out battery and then try to enter to fastboot mode.
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Was your bootloader unlocked?
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Sahaab said:
Was your bootloader unlocked?
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yes, it unlocked and i also installed on my phone CWM 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2.

ruzerone said:
yes, it unlocked and i also installed on my phone CWM 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2.
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Then this may be a problem
I suggest someone with locked bootloader help you
But I read somewhere that u must uncheck FOTA in the options of what u wnt to flash
Im sorry I cannot be of more help as I do not know
Sent from my LT18i

Sahaab said:
Then this may be a problem
I suggest someone with locked bootloader help you
But I read somewhere that u must uncheck FOTA in the options of what u wnt to flash
Im sorry I cannot be of more help as I do not know
Sent from my LT18i
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i wrong in one moment when answer.
if i connect my phone to PC, windows play sound "Error when connecting device"
xperia arc s

Can you get into flashmode (back button + USB, green LED)?
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If you still have problems just use Sony Update Service to restore your phone.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

tangosierra_ said:
Can you get into flashmode (back button + USB, green LED)?
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
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nope, i can't nothing to happen if i try.
popthosegaskets said:
If you still have problems just use Sony Update Service to restore your phone.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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if i trying use SUS, it want a flashboot mode, but i can't bring my phone in that mode.

Unhappy Xperia Arc S won't start after updating to ICS
Did You selected to install fastboot, flashmode and Xperia Arc drivers in "Flashtool Drivers Setup"? (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe)..I would suggest trying to reinstall your drivers by going to (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe) running the exe file and make sure you scroll to the bottom of menu that appears and ticking fastboot,flashmode drivers, some people forget to do this and of course ticking Xperia Arc drivers..

tallman43 said:
Did You selected to install fastboot, flashmode and Xperia Arc drivers in "Flashtool Drivers Setup"? (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe)..I would suggest trying to reinstall your drivers by going to (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe) running the exe file and make sure you scroll to the bottom of menu that appears and ticking fastboot,flashmode drivers, some people forget to do this and of course ticking Xperia Arc drivers..
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so, early i was installed drivers for xperia, but i have time ago error with driver "QHSUSB_DLOAD" when connecting phone after my last succefull update firmware, i look for additional driver and solved the proplem, down below log from "system Event Viewer" about last updating and installing new drivers.
Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\zeus.inf_amd64_neutral_f430e362a51888ef\zeus.inf for Device Instance ID USB\VID_05C6&PID_9008\5&27095923&0&1 with the following status: 0x0.
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Driver Management has concluded the process to add Service ggflt for Device Instance ID USB\VID_05C6&PID_9008\5&27095923&0&1 with the following status: 0.
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A service was installed in the system.
Service Name: SEMC USB Flash Driver Filter
Service File Name: system32\DRIVERS\ggflt.sys
Service Type: kernel mode driver
Service Start Type: demand start
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Driver Management has concluded the process to add Service ggsemc for Device Instance ID USB\VID_05C6&PID_9008\5&27095923&0&1 with the following status: 0.
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A service was installed in the system.
Service Name: SEMC USB Flash Driver
Service File Name: system32\DRIVERS\ggsemc.sys
Service Type: kernel mode driver
Service Start Type: demand start
Service Account:
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Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\volsnap.inf_amd64_neutral_7499a4fac85b39fc\volsnap.inf for Device Instance ID STORAGE\VOLUMESNAPSHOT\HARDDISKVOLUMESNAPSHOT28 with the following status: 0x0.
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Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\volsnap.inf_amd64_neutral_7499a4fac85b39fc\volsnap.inf for Device Instance ID STORAGE\VOLUMESNAPSHOT\HARDDISKVOLUMESNAPSHOT27 with the following status: 0x0.
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Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\volsnap.inf_amd64_neutral_7499a4fac85b39fc\volsnap.inf for Device Instance ID STORAGE\VOLUMESNAPSHOT\HARDDISKVOLUMESNAPSHOT26 with the following status: 0x0.
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So now if i connect my Xperia Arc S to computer, i don't hear sound what's mean "Error when connecting device" for a now, it's play correct sound, like device spoted normaly without errors, but my phone anyway can't enter to flash mode for reinstalling FIRMWARE, today i also charged battery without phone, by using portable doc station for battary.
additional info: my phone not turning LED like green when charging or BLUE when i try bring phone to flash mode.
What i can do for resolving problem, i mean, all problems started after my restoring backuped programs and earn 0 space on local phone storage. And after cycling rebooting my phone, before i removed battery.
ty for advice.

[Q] Bricked Xperia S??

Hi,
First time poster here. I've done a lot of searching to find people with the same problem but can't. Sorry if it's out there and I've missed it.
Essentially I’m worried that I’ve bricked my Xperia S (running ICS). My problem is this:
First I rooted using this link: http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/rooting-xperia-s.html
Then I installed CWM Recovery using the RecoverX project: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773227
Then I tried to flash cyanogenmod 9 but failed.
I saw somewhere that it mught help to flash XTXperience so I did that. This failed and my Xperia S boots up to the Sony sign then fails and starts again just cycling through.
I can't get in to fastboot mode via CWM or otherwise. When plugged in to the laptop it is recognised but the computer can’t find the drivers (I've tried to instal manually) and then the phone reboots so the computer can no longer see it.
Can anyone help please??!!
Thanks
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iamdumps said:
Hi,
First time poster here. I've done a lot of searching to find people with the same problem but can't. Sorry if it's out there and I've missed it.
Essentially I’m worried that I’ve bricked my Xperia S (running ICS). My problem is this:
First I rooted using this link: http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/rooting-xperia-s.html
Then I installed CWM Recovery using the RecoverX project: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773227
Then I tried to flash cyanogenmod 9 but failed.
I saw somewhere that it mught help to flash XTXperience so I did that. This failed and my Xperia S boots up to the Sony sign then fails and starts again just cycling through.
I can't get in to fastboot mode via CWM or otherwise. When plugged in to the laptop it is recognised but the computer can’t find the drivers (I've tried to instal manually) and then the phone reboots so the computer can no longer see it.
Can anyone help please??!!
Thanks
Dumps
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Keep pressing Unlock key + Volume Down key until you get 3 vibrates.
The phone is now off and you can connect it into flashmode and reflash your ics firmware.
The other thing you can do is going into CWM and wipe data and cache (that worked once for me when I had a bootloop)
--> you will lose all your data.
For CM you first have to install the kernel via fastboot and then go into CWm and flash the CM.zip file.

patato800 said:
Keep pressing Unlock key + Volume Down key until you get 3 vibrates.
The phone is now off and you can connect it into flashmode and reflash your ics firmware.
The other thing you can do is going into CWM and wipe data and cache (that worked once for me when I had a bootloop)
--> you will lose all your data.
For CM you first have to install the kernel via fastboot and then go into CWm and flash the CM.zip file.
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Firstly he need to unlock his phones bootloader.
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HooLIMAN87 said:
Firstly he need to unlock his phones bootloader.
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app
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Ofcourse

patato800 said:
Keep pressing Unlock key + Volume Down key until you get 3 vibrates.
The phone is now off and you can connect it into flashmode and reflash your ics firmware.
The other thing you can do is going into CWM and wipe data and cache (that worked once for me when I had a bootloop)
--> you will lose all your data.
For CM you first have to install the kernel via fastboot and then go into CWm and flash the CM.zip file.
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Thanks but that doen't seem to work. All i can get it to do is turn off with power and volume up. When it comes back on again it just cycles through again.
Can't get it to communicate with the computer at all - it recognises it but can't find drivers. then the phone disconnects itself in the reboot.

iamdumps said:
Thanks but that doen't seem to work. All i can get it to do is turn off with power and volume up. When it comes back on again it just cycles through again.
Can't get it to communicate with the computer at all - it recognises it but can't find drivers. then the phone disconnects itself in the reboot.
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Did you try to connect it in flashmode? (Hold volume down and plug it into your pc after shutting it down)

patato800 said:
Did you try to connect it in flashmode? (Hold volume down and plug it into your pc after shutting it down)
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Yes I can connect to flashtool in flash mode. Sorry I'm a bit lost on where to go from here. All help greatly appreciated at this point.

If you can find a way to copy a ROM file into the fone we can flash it. The fone isnt being recognized by the PC , but the CWM works and it cannot mount as a USB Storage as some lunfile is missing . I am also on the same page and struggling for hours

Download the latest .55 firmware (it's in the general section) and flash it using this guide :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725078
- It teaches you how to use flashtool

patato800 said:
Download the latest .55 firmware (it's in the general section) and flash it using this guide :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725078
- It teaches you how to use flashtool
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It worked , Finally , thank you so much .

patato - thanks mate, will get on it and cry if I have any more questions. :laugh:
sarandeep - good work!!

patato800 said:
Download the latest .55 firmware (it's in the general section) and flash it using this guide :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725078
- It teaches you how to use flashtool
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Sorted! Thanks patato. Now to consider that cyanogen upgrade again...!

iamdumps said:
Sorted! Thanks patato. Now to consider that cyanogen upgrade again...!
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Search youtube on how to unlock the bootloader and install CM10 there is one very good video but i can't give the link now as I'm on my phone
Glad I helped you ;D
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S!

A tip for the newbies out here:
Read everything carefully. Chances of bricking a Sony device is quite low because of Sony's dev support but you will have moments of anxiety and lots of torn hairs. As a way to start, please go through all the top stickied posts in the Dev section and understand what are the many processes happening. It doesn't take more than a couple of hours to go through them but in the long run, helps you to enjoy your device better. Hope you will have a good time with the S

[Q] can't get xperia s into fastboot

hey i'm new here
basically atm i've been trying to get cm10 onto my xperia s i'm able to do all the steps except flashing the kernel whihc requires fastboot, ive tried about everything i've read online, using vol+ while plugging the usb in and flashtool. for some reason my phone just never goes into fastboot mode and no blue led occurs, instead it either just boots normally or goes straight into charge! i don't know what else to do, i'm sure theres something i must be missing, any help is much appreciated!!!! thanks

opticup said:
hey i'm new here
basically atm i've been trying to get cm10 onto my xperia s i'm able to do all the steps except flashing the kernel whihc requires fastboot, ive tried about everything i've read online, using vol+ while plugging the usb in and flashtool. for some reason my phone just never goes into fastboot mode and no blue led occurs, instead it either just boots normally or goes straight into charge! i don't know what else to do, i'm sure theres something i must be missing, any help is much appreciated!!!! thanks
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If blue light doesnt appear it means u can't unlock bootloader & therefore kernels
Sent from my Xperia S using xda premium

From the dialer screen enter*#*#service#*#*
Should get service menu, click on configuration, read at bottom if bootloader can be unlocked. If NO then no access to fastboot for that phone.
~Jaramie
sent by my ION
Xperia SOFT-BRICK Recovery Thread

ToledoJab said:
From the dialer screen enter*#*#service#*#*
Should get service menu, click on configuration, read at bottom if bootloader can be unlocked. If NO then no access to fastboot for that phone.
~Jaramie
sent by my ION
Xperia SOFT-BRICK Recovery Thread
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dial *#*#7378423#*#*

ToledoJab said:
From the dialer screen enter*#*#service#*#* [/url]
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alinuredini said:
dial *#*#7378423#*#*
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Yep that works also. They are the same thing. If you spell "service" with the dialer you get "7378423“. There is also one for *#*#info#*#*
~Jaramie
sent by my ION
2012Xperia SOFT-BRICK Recovery Thread

ToledoJab said:
From the dialer screen enter*#*#service#*#*
Should get service menu, click on configuration, read at bottom if bootloader can be unlocked. If NO then no access to fastboot for that phone.
~Jaramie
sent by my ION
Xperia SOFT-BRICK Recovery Thread
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dam, thanks for that i thought there would be a way to go around it :\ I guess i'll have to stick with stock for now. thanks for your help!

Xperia S Won't stay in Fastboot mode
Hi, I'm trying to instal clockworksmod recovery on my rooted, unlocked xperia S but I can't get to stay in fastboot mode. I've tryed both with and without usb-debugging and an both windows 8-64 bit and vista-32 bit. I wonder what to do and if anyone have ore can make a N00B tutorial on this.
If you need more info I would gladly giv it to you.
Thank you in advamced and please exuse my bad english.
/ Isak Ågren

isse26 said:
Hi, I'm trying to instal clockworksmod recovery on my rooted, unlocked xperia S but I can't get to stay in fastboot mode. I've tryed both with and without usb-debugging and an both windows 8-64 bit and vista-32 bit. I wonder what to do and if anyone have ore can make a N00B tutorial on this.
If you need more info I would gladly giv it to you.
Thank you in advamced and please exuse my bad english.
/ Isak Ågren
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Install flashtool
Go to C:/flashtool/drivers
Run usb_drivers.exe
Select your phone's driver, flashmode driver and fastboot driver.
This method should work on vista PC.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app

The drivers won't
cities516 said:
Install flashtool
Go to C:/flashtool/drivers
Run usb_drivers.exe
Select your phone's driver, flashmode driver and fastboot driver.
This method should work on vista PC.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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The Drivers won't install, when I run Flashtool-drivers.exe (that was the only one that existed) and select all of the xperia S drivers, the fastboot drivers and Flashmode drivers only Sony Eriksson Comunication something something is installed, the rest sas couled not be installed (but in swedish). You don't happen to have a solution for that. But installing the drivers this way wont help sins I still has to get it into fastboot to unlock the bootloader, to get the recovery upp and runnling... when I run the phone into fastboot from flash tools it dose the exact same thing as when I dose it manually, going into fastboot for ca 5s. then enter the Sony and then the charging screen.
Once agan, using windows 8 64-bit, have acces to a vista 32-bit. I have no experience with virtual macheans so if it was possible to avoid that, that would be good.
Thank in advanced