Can this be done?? - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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

well as far I know, no.

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

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

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

come on guys...dont forget my problem!

Bad post (had to delete it). Sory !

Puuush...

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

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

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

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

UP...

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

Right have lost track of what update is what I have 2.3.3 UK generic, rooted and bootloader unlocked with doomlords kernel think it was the first one. Have trawled the forums and not sure what the right way to update to 2.3.4 is, like I say I have confused myself
Can some one point me in the right direction please
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It's quite simple if you have an unlocked BL, and the ability to read - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=963
right so i have been away and done my reading lol
am i right in thinking i have to use flashtool to install the ftf file first then use fastboot to to install the img file from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269937
just checking as dont wont to bork my phone as need it for work in the morning.
or have i missed something
sorry if this seems a bit simple but i always feel it good to make sure first
rustynuts34 said:
right so i have been away and done my reading lol
am i right in thinking i have to use flashtool to install the ftf file first then use fastboot to to install the img file from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269937
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All you need is the img, which is already rooted, the ftf is for those with a locked boot loader.
ok cool thanks thought i may need to do both as people were complaining of losing wifif, ok here goes then cheers for the help
rustynuts34 said:
ok cool thanks thought i may need to do both as people were complaining of losing wifif, ok here goes then cheers for the help
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Might be an idea if you do have issues to flash the ftf and wipe user data, but I just flashed the image and haven't had any issues.
Had to do both in the end as WiFi didn't work, all good now though
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Nice one.
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Hi
.Img doesnt replace kernel thats why there is wifi issues
But if u flash .img then doomkernel after it,it will work has doomkernel supports 2.3.4, altho not fully yet.
Hope that helps
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pushtostop said:
Hi
.Img doesnt replace kernel thats why there is wifi issues
But if u flash .img then doomkernel after it,it will work has doomkernel supports 2.3.4, altho not fully yet.
Hope that helps
It would have last night lol but never mind its sorted now thanks, but at least i know i can use doomkernel now
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Ya doomkernel v10test works minus vibration / usb but multimount sd off market fixes usb and vibs not important and will be fixed in v11 I assume when sources are released
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Samsung Captivate Having Trouble Rooting......

Hi, I Am Currently Using a Samsung Captivate I927 on 2.3.6 Gingerbread, Now I have honestly tried everything...... I Followed the steps correctly and it always tells me I FAILED Am i missing something?, all im doing is going into PDA, selecting the .tar file and i know its the right one and i have it in download mode and press start, and it give me failed not right away but a in a few seconds really what am i missing?! :crying:
Wat r u tryin to load on there? A rom? CWM?
phatryan69 said:
Wat r u tryin to load on there? A rom? CWM?
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Im trying to root my phone thats it.
So I'm guessing its a from, I got it from this fourm
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Best bet is to just put CWM on the use the zip file to do it
phatryan69 said:
Best bet is to just put CWM on the use the zip file to do it
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And how would I do that.
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Go to the dev thread and look for the CWM thread and get the tar file and flash that then just use osimood. Based off stock
phatryan69 said:
Go to the dev thread and look for the CWM thread and get the tar file and flash that then just use osimood. Based off stock
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I really need the Basic Steps here, ok so i got the file and flashed it.
Uve got wat file and flashed wat?? More details man
phatryan69 said:
Uve got wat file and flashed wat?? More details man
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oh wow never mind i actually figured it out, I download the wrong file.........
Lol ok well as long as u figured it out then
dude52 said:
oh wow never mind i actually figured it out, I download the wrong file.........
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Next time a little more info if you want some help. It is hard to help someone when you don't have all the information
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help rooting lt28at ics

hey everyone i am have a hard time trying to root my xperia ion i just flashed ics at version i followed the steps to the new method of rooting the phone i check my drivers sdk and campanion i start the run me thing for the cmd and its to go well i choose #2 and then #1 and everything begins but the it says "failed for /data/data/com.android.settings/a/*, no such file or directory please look at your device and click restore my data" but nothing shows up in my phone and it stays blink and no root or anything what should i do.
cristiano_7 said:
hey everyone i am have a hard time trying to root my xperia ion i just flashed ics at version i followed the steps to the new method of rooting the phone i check my drivers sdk and campanion i start the run me thing for the cmd and its to go well i choose #2 and then #1 and everything begins but the it says "failed for /data/data/com.android.settings/a/*, no such file or directory please look at your device and click restore my data" but nothing shows up in my phone and it stays blink and no root or anything what should i do.
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you need to download and install the backup and restore app from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31761751
darknicro said:
you need to download and install the backup and restore app from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31761751
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Just download the back and restore and installed it but came with two apk's and only put in back up and restore tried the process of root again same thing appeared as before what should i do?
p.s the apk that came with the zip was called backup-wizard.apk should i try to install this as well ?
cristiano_7 said:
Just download the back and restore and installed it but came with two apk's and only put in back up and restore tried the process of root again same thing appeared as before what should i do?
p.s the apk that came with the zip was called backup-wizard.apk should i try to install this as well ?
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Install both apps in that zip file then do the rooting procedure.
Spectre51 said:
Install both apps in that zip file then do the rooting procedure.
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same thing my friend it isnt working dont know what else to do ?
cristiano_7 said:
same thing my friend it isnt working dont know what else to do ?
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Have your phone on with USB debugging and unknown sources enabled. Plug in the USB and open the rooting .bat file. Choose option 2 then hit enter. Open backup & restore and restore the rootme backup. Don't touch it from there (unless a box pops up on the phone which you can hit okay) phone will reboot and it should do its thing. The .bat file screen will tell you everything so read what it says. Shouldn't be any hitting of any other option except 2 for the Sony phones.
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Failed
i have a same problem.... and i cant install backup and restore
Just tryed it and failed once again i did exactly as said and i did restore but nothing occured and dont know what else to do. ); can someone make a video or some kind of pic showing step by step plz.
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cristiano_7 said:
Just tryed it and failed once again i did exactly as said and i did restore but nothing occured and dont know what else to do. ); can someone make a video or some kind of pic showing step by step plz.
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Pretty ridiculous for ATT to leave that app out to begin with.
This method has worked for me on all the ics fws, so I don't know. Maybe it was a bad flash, try wiping and flashing ics again.
Uhhhh noo to much work am trying to root with the new method
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cristiano_7 said:
Uhhhh noo to much work am trying to root with the new method
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Not really too much work but... Ok.
Alright well tell me the steps dnt have nothing to do might as well continue this
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cristiano_7 said:
Alright well tell me the steps dnt have nothing to do might as well continue this
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There are threads detailing how to use flashtool and how to flash the ion. You should read them thoroughly. It is pretty simple.
Hmmp..... Any one have screenshot? Of how to do this.
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[Q] Where to download Xperia S stock firmware

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?
mharckk said:
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.

[Q] Flashtool doesn´t recognize ftf files

I installed windows 8, and the new version of flashtool, also drivers, everything was fine but when i enter in flashmode ftf files doesn´t appear in the box. I have used various versions of flashtool and problem continues. Any suggestion?
Thanks in advance
gongtar said:
I installed windows 8, and the new version of flashtool, also drivers, everything was fine but when i enter in flashmode ftf files doesn´t appear in the box. I have used various versions of flashtool and problem continues. Any suggestion?
Thanks in advance
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Do u copy ftf in right place??? I mean in
C/flashtool/firmware
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raminta said:
Do u copy ftf in right place??? I mean in
C/flashtool/firmware
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Yes, thats the folder where i put the ftf file. I have tried to put in another folder but nothing yet
gongtar said:
Yes, thats the folder where i put the ftf file. I have tried to put in another folder but nothing yet
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Re install flashtools maybe it solve ur problem
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Which ftf file are you using?
.62 should work, instead .42 doesn't on the last flashtool version (i read flashtool 0.6 recognizes .42 ftf but I never checked).
Thanks
I reinstalled flashtool, and also used the version 0.6, nothing solved my problem. May be with the next update of flashtool
Thanks again and solve it
Installed version 0.9 of flashtool and this recognizes ftf 42, not the other ones but something is something. Thanks by your answers.
gongtar said:
I installed windows 8, and the new version of flashtool, also drivers, everything was fine but when i enter in flashmode ftf files doesn´t appear in the box. I have used various versions of flashtool and problem continues. Any suggestion?
Thanks in advance
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Rename the file , and change the format ftf to zip , and open it , if there is a password u have to remove the password of the zip file , then rename it to ftf , then flash tool should recognize the file
gongtar said:
Installed version 0.9 of flashtool and this recognizes ftf 42, not the other ones but something is something. Thanks by your answers.
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I have your problem but I couldn't solve it .
How do you solve it , please ?
xMaZ said:
I have your problem but I couldn't solve it .
How do you solve it , please ?
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I have the same problem, did you solve it??
Thank you.
hello i have the problem too, linux and windows
when tft is not seen ,i recommend to extract tft content, and create new one using Tool -> Bundles -> Create.
If is file corrupted, you will see it during extraction process.
Here, aside from Flashtool not detecting FTF inside "firmwares", It also has no "Devices" info to choose from, so "Bundle" can't be completed as well... in other words, stuck at unable to flash firmware. I will try with an older Flashtool version later, cause I'm struggling with the very latest one...
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hadi.oraniom said:
Rename the file , and change the format ftf to zip , and open it , if there is a password u have to remove the password of the zip file , then rename it to ftf , then flash tool should recognize the file
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Wait. I kinda like your proposed workaround... though I haven't tried yet. How does this password looks like?
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To whoever finds this thread in search of an answer, like I did, here's the solution that helped me:
Go to C:/Users/username/.flashtool/devices, delete all the files there and clone https://github.com/Androxyde/devices manually (I guess you can delete everything except .git folder, download repo as zip and extract it there).
Somehow flashtool doesn't clone it fully, and some devices folders end up not having .properties file.

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