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Xperia ArcS get bricked during update.. please help..

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.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

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.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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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.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

[Q] How can I flash the official ICS from custom ROM?

no longer before I rooted my Arc s and flashed the 2.3.4 to custom ICS but I regret now Can I flash the official ICS now?
BTW sorry for my bad English

Yeah, just use FlashTool to flash it (or normal update method if your bootloader is locked)
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but when I try to relock bootloader It become error
Like this
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Selected Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Reading device information
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Start Flashing
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Flashing loader
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Ending flash session
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - ERROR -
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
03/023/2012 21:23:12 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/023/2012 21:23:15 - INFO - Device disconnected

Also the LED is green, is that why I can't?

flasing with flash tool is best idea

but now I can't flash anything with flashtool

with flashtool the led must be blue and you must press "option" and not return button, no?

when I back button+plug usb=LED green=flash
opinion button+plug usb=LED blue=fastboot
how can I flash .ftf when it is fastboot mode?

10vesnsd said:
when I back button+plug usb=LED green=flash
opinion button+plug usb=LED blue=fastboot
how can I flash .ftf when it is fastboot mode?
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You can't. You have to be on flash mode
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sekptar said:
with flashtool the led must be blue and you must press "option" and not return button, no?
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With flash tool you have to be in flash mode ( green led) not in fastboot mode( blue led)
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

I know I have to use flash mode to flash. Ftf but there's error what can I do?
Sent from my Xperia Arc using XDA

10vesnsd said:
I know I have to use flash mode to flash. Ftf but there's error what can I do?
Sent from my Xperia Arc using XDA
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Try using the latest version of flashtool and flash the ROM directly without locking the bootloader.
Check this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598072
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i have the same problem , can't flash my device with flashtool.
i connect the phone in flashmod (led green), but not want to flash any ftf.

cosmyndemeter said:
i have the same problem , can't flash my device with flashtool.
i connect the phone in flashmod (led green), but not want to flash any ftf.
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That's exactly my problem! What can I do?
My flashool version is 0.7.1.0

nobody knows a solution to this problem?

I finally know whats happen
My driver is not the flashtool's one so it keep fail
but BTW thanks everyone

hard reset att xperia play

i remember doing an update and so my play is .285 build. if i do a hard reset will the build change?
i'm interested in rooting my att phone but from what i've read, i cannot do this without changing the firmware (ie downgrading).
i've already tried the suponeclick and another form of 1 click root and none of them work.

Did I stump the experts?

When you do a factory reset the build number remains to what you are current using. If you flash another version, it will become that version. It is kind of obvious.
To achieve what you're trying to do:
Downgrade your firmware version, either use flashtool to flash this tft, or flash back to a stock 2.3.3 firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398
Turn on USB Debugging and use SuperOneClick to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Download CWM Installer version 5 from here to install CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
(To get into CWM, keep pressing the Volume down button when the see the Sony logo on boot.)
(Note that since you have a locked bootloader you will not be able to install custom roms so do not attempt it until you unlocked it, however you can install the NXT rom.)

eksasol said:
When you do a factory reset the build number remains to what you are current using. If you flash another version, it will become that version. It is kind of obvious.
To achieve what you're trying to do:
1)Downgrade your firmware version, either use flashtool to flash this tft, or flash back to a stock 2.3.3 firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398
2)Turn on USB Debugging and use SuperOneClick to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
3)Download CWM Installer version 5 from here to install CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
(To get into CWM, keep pressing the Volume down button when the see the Sony logo on boot.)
(Note that since you have a locked bootloader you will not be able to install custom roms so do not attempt it until you unlocked it, however you can install the NXT rom.)
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pardon for my newbeeness but on step 3, what is CWM? what is the purpose of doing this step? i've done step 2 without #1 before and it always froze up and never rooted the phone.
thanks and appreciate the help. my apologies if it's pretty obvious. this has been my first android phone.

legacygt777 said:
pardon for my newbeeness but on step 3, what is CWM? what is the purpose of doing this step? i've done step 2 without #1 before and it always froze up and never rooted the phone.
thanks and appreciate the help. my apologies if it's pretty obvious. this has been my first android phone.
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Perform step 1 because SuperOneClick won't work on stock 2.3.4. Here is the guide, however use the tft file from the link I posted previously: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
CWM is clockworkmod recovery, but nevermind if you don't intend to use it. It's only for flashing custom rom and kernel, but you need to unlock your bootloader before you can do that.

eksasol said:
Perform step 1 because SuperOneClick won't work on stock 2.3.4. Here is the guide, however use the tft file from the link I posted previously: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
CWM is clockworkmod recovery, but nevermind if you don't intend to use it. It's only for flashing custom rom and kernel, but you need to unlock your bootloader before you can do that.
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im stuck, when i run flashtools it says error and that i need the drivers (even though it says it detects my xperia play when left on). i am at the point where i need to turn off the phone and hold back button and plug back in.

eksasol said:
Perform step 1 because SuperOneClick won't work on stock 2.3.4. Here is the guide, however use the tft file from the link I posted previously: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
CWM is clockworkmod recovery, but nevermind if you don't intend to use it. It's only for flashing custom rom and kernel, but you need to unlock your bootloader before you can do that.
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here's my log, any help appreciated:
30/058/2012 09:58:03 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
30/058/2012 09:58:04 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 built on 2012-11-13 22:53:30
30/058/2012 09:58:04 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
30/058/2012 09:58:09 - INFO - Device disconnected
30/058/2012 09:58:21 - INFO - Beginning import of R800
30/058/2012 09:58:21 - ERROR - C:\Users\Ken\Desktop\flashtools\Flashtool\devices\R800.ftd (The system cannot find the file specified)
30/058/2012 09:58:38 - INFO - Selected Xperia_Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf
30/058/2012 09:58:38 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
30/058/2012 09:58:39 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
30/059/2012 09:59:33 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
30/059/2012 09:59:33 - INFO - Start Flashing
30/059/2012 09:59:33 - INFO - Processing loader
30/059/2012 09:59:33 - INFO - Checking header
30/059/2012 09:59:33 - INFO - Ending flash session
30/059/2012 09:59:33 - ERROR -
30/059/2012 09:59:33 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
30/059/2012 09:59:34 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
30/059/2012 09:59:34 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

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anyone?

Just install the required drivers.
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popeye007 said:
Just install the required drivers.
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how do i do that? i already went into the drivers folder and picked the play out. my phone detects the play. don't know what else to do.

[Q] Flashtool Not detecting My Xperia SL.

My xperia SL is not recoganised in the flash tool.It says driver not found..I had the drivers installed from the flashtool and i also tried to install the drivers through PC companion.but still same result.The phone was easily detected while its switched ON but in download mode is not detecting.What shoud I do.? any help will be appreciated..Mine is a Xperia SL with stock ICS .45 firmware.I want to flash .50..
this is what I get
23/004/2013 17:04:44 - INFO - Selected Sony Xperia S LT26i_6.1.A.2.50_Italian NO BRAND by tsukeyomi.ftf
23/004/2013 17:04:44 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
23/004/2013 17:04:50 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - INFO - Device disconnected
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - INFO - Start Flashing
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - INFO - Processing loader
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - INFO - Checking header
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - ERROR -
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
23/005/2013 17:05:52 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
23/005/2013 17:05:52 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
23/006/2013 17:06:00 - INFO - Device disconnected
23/006/2013 17:06:06 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
23/006/2013 17:06:06 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

imranfarookj said:
My xperia SL is not recoganised in the flash tool.It says driver not found..I had the drivers installed from the flashtool and i also tried to install the drivers through PC companion.but still same result.The phone was easily detected while its switched ON but in download mode is not detecting.What shoud I do.? any help will be appreciated..Mine is a Xperia SL with stock ICS .45 firmware.I want to flash .50..
this is what I get
23/004/2013 17:04:44 - INFO - Selected Sony Xperia S LT26i_6.1.A.2.50_Italian NO BRAND by tsukeyomi.ftf
23/004/2013 17:04:44 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
23/004/2013 17:04:50 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - INFO - Device disconnected
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - INFO - Start Flashing
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - INFO - Processing loader
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - INFO - Checking header
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - ERROR -
23/005/2013 17:05:51 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
23/005/2013 17:05:52 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
23/005/2013 17:05:52 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
23/006/2013 17:06:00 - INFO - Device disconnected
23/006/2013 17:06:06 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
23/006/2013 17:06:06 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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Did you enable USB Debugging? Even after enabling if it doesn't work, install SEUS or PC Companion. It installs all the necessary drivers.

Isn't your phone Xperia SL? Why are you flashing a Xperia S FTF file? Also, have you installed the drivers? You can found it in the drivers folder of flashtool.
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joeywen0830 said:
Isn't your phone Xperia SL? Why are you flashing a Xperia S FTF file? Also, have you installed the drivers? You can found it in the drivers folder of flashtool.
Sent from my LT26w using xda app-developers app
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Here is the latest Xperia SL 6.1.A.2.55 - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxpuzJJjkttpOHpyemVBdHRzNkU/edit?pli=1

joeywen0830 said:
Isn't your phone Xperia SL? Why are you flashing a Xperia S FTF file? Also, have you installed the drivers? You can found it in the drivers folder of flashtool.
Sent from my LT26w using xda app-developers app
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I read somewhere in xda that both are same u can flash the S firmware on SL only thing that it will change the Sl into S.And I have all the drivers installed mate..I also installed PCC and it detects my phone instantly but flash tool isnt..When the phone is ON the flashtool detects it at once..Will flashing the SL firmware makes any difference
abcdjdj said:
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Here is the latest Xperia SL 6.1.A.2.55 - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxpuzJJjkttpOHpyemVBdHRzNkU/edit?pli=1
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If that is the problem after flashing this .55 firmware can I still flash XZX2 Rom over it..
Another Ques if i unlock the bootloader all these things are not necessary to flash a custom rom is that right..?
Thanks for the Replies..

imranfarookj said:
I read somewhere in xda that both are same u can flash the S firmware on SL only thing that it will change the Sl into S.And I have all the drivers installed mate..I also installed PCC and it detects my phone instantly but flash tool isnt..When the phone is ON the flashtool detects it at once..Will flashing the SL firmware makes any difference
If that is the problem after flashing this .55 firmware can I still flash XZX2 Rom over it..
Another Ques if i unlock the bootloader all these things are not necessary to flash a custom rom is that right..?
Thanks for the Replies..
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Xperia SL has a different bluetooth version and default clock speed is 1.7GHz. So the kernel is somewhat slightly different. It is safer to flash your own device's rom though. Yes, XZX2 should work on this fw. If you unlock your bootloader, you can just flash a custom kernel, go to CWM and directly flash the rom. No need for workarounds to root your phone etc. Everything is much easier and simpler, though you **may** lose your warranty after unlocking the bootloader.

abcdjdj said:
Xperia SL has a different bluetooth version and default clock speed is 1.7GHz. So the kernel is somewhat slightly different. It is safer to flash your own device's rom though. Yes, XZX2 should work on this fw. If you unlock your bootloader, you can just flash a custom kernel, go to CWM and directly flash the rom. No need for workarounds to root your phone etc. Everything is much easier and simpler, though you **may** lose your warranty after unlocking the bootloader.
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Oh and I just downloaded the .55 sources. There are two different defconfig files for XS and XSL. This clearly proves that there must be some difference in the kernel.

You have to be running 2.50 to flash XZX2 i have it on Xperia s it also did not work with 2.55 firmware
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Gripa98 said:
You have to be running 2.50 to flash XZX2 i have it on Xperia s it also did not work with 2.55 firmware
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At the top of the rom's thread it is written - " the stock 6.1.A.2.55 rom with the feeling of JellyBean" but installation instructions say to use .50 as a base because .55 is (or should I say was) more difficult to root on locked bootloader. So, the best option is to flash Xperia SL's and NOT XS's firmware with Flashtool.

abcdjdj said:
At the top of the rom's thread it is written - " the stock 6.1.A.2.55 rom with the feeling of JellyBean" but installation instructions say to use .50 as a base because .55 is (or should I say was) more difficult to root on locked bootloader. So, the best option is to flash Xperia SL's and NOT XS's firmware with Flashtool.
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Yes but i have locked bootloader, logicaly it should be easier on unlocked one. But I agree that flashing of Xperia s firmware is not for sl
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I have the same problem with Xperia SL! I unlocked my bootloader and cannot flash anything with flashtool. Sony's official flash tool also doesn't recognize Xperia SL!
Is there any update or guide on how i can get flashtool work for my xperia sl? My build number is 6.2.B.0.211; sorry i am new to smartphones... #help!

Check the flashtool drivers folder and make sure you have all necessary imstalled. S SL fastboot flash etc etc
Sent from my 4.2.2 Xperia S via Tapatalk

Ben36 said:
Check the flashtool drivers folder and make sure you have all necessary imstalled. S SL fastboot flash etc etc
Sent from my 4.2.2 Xperia S via Tapatalk
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Yeah! I could flash and root my xperia sl... i used the rom from following link and it successfully works but instead of showing my phone model as LT26ii it says LT26i; do you know if i can fix that? thanks... forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320184

amiririma said:
Yeah! I could flash and root my xperia sl... i used the rom from following link and it successfully works but instead of showing my phone model as LT26ii it says LT26i; do you know if i can fix that? thanks... forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320184
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hi, would also serve to me! does anyone know how to solve??

Sony Xperia Ion from Custom Rom To Stock Rom?!

Hello there,
I got a little problem with my smarthpone.
Well, I unlocked the bootloader and rooted my phone to get a custom Rom from here .
I did it without any problems and it worked , but I want to go back to stock rom, and I don't know how to.
For some reason the Hatsune Miku app won't install either, if it even possible I'm happy with custom rom, but it won't work, like I said before
I got TWRP recovery mod, CWM won't install, I tried it several times.
If I flash the kernel= loop
If I do Flashmode= won't work because no flash driver(?)
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much!
Thank you so much and I hope that the thread does not exist...

Nii-Nii said:
Hello there,
I got a little problem with my smarthpone.
Well, I unlocked the bootloader and rooted my phone to get a custom Rom from here .
I did it without any problems and it worked , but I want to go back to stock rom, and I don't know how to.
For some reason the Hatsune Miku app won't install either, if it even possible I'm happy with custom rom, but it won't work, like I said before
I got TWRP recovery mod, CWM won't install, I tried it several times.
If I flash the kernel= loop
If I do Flashmode= won't work because no flash driver(?)
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much!
Thank you so much and I hope that the thread does not exist...
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You can use FlashTool to flash the stock ROM for your device.
You can download the stock ROM from [ion] Stock Firmware Downloads.
Here's the FlashTool Guide
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v7 said:
You can use FlashTool to flash the stock ROM for your device.
You can download the stock ROM from [ion] Stock Firmware Downloads.
Here's the FlashTool Guide
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Hello, thanks for the reply.
I have downloaded the firmware I needed and I also installed the Flashtool.
My problem is I can't get the flash driver to install the firmware.
If you flash your device you see a green LED and the Flashtool will do the rest, as far as I know.
I have installed the additional drivers in the flashtool (Flashmode driver and Fastboot driver), but didn't work.
Any suggestion, you may have?

Nii-Nii said:
Hello, thanks for the reply.
I have downloaded the firmware I needed and I also installed the Flashtool.
My problem is I can't get the flash driver to install the firmware.
If you flash your device you see a green LED and the Flashtool will do the rest, as far as I know.
I have installed the additional drivers in the flashtool (Flashmode driver and Fastboot driver), but didn't work.
Any suggestion, you may have?
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What error does FlashTool show?
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What error does FlashTool show?
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The flashtool gives no error.
I can't boot in flashmode from my device.
The green LED does not appear, that mans if I connect the USB and click the volume down button, no reaction from my device.

Nii-Nii said:
The flashtool gives no error.
I can't boot in flashmode from my device.
The green LED does not appear, that mans if I connect the USB and click the volume down button, no reaction from my device.
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Press and hold volume down button and then connect the USB.
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Press and hold volume down button and then connect the USB.
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I did it right now, the driver has been installed succefully, but an error appears:
30/006/2015 20:06:32 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
30/006/2015 20:06:32 - INFO - Ending flash session
30/006/2015 20:06:32 - ERROR -
30/006/2015 20:06:32 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Picture aren't allowed for me yet, hope that helps too!

Nii-Nii said:
I did it right now, the driver has been installed succefully, but an error appears:
30/006/2015 20:06:32 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
30/006/2015 20:06:32 - INFO - Ending flash session
30/006/2015 20:06:32 - ERROR -
30/006/2015 20:06:32 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Picture aren't allowed for me yet, hope that helps too!
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Try this version of Flashtool http://d-h.st/Kb8 Newer versions doesn't have support for older Xperia devices.
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Try this version of Flashtool. Newer versions doesn't have support for older Xperia devices.
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Thank you so much! :laugh:
It worked like a charm.