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Is there a tutorial to flash the xperia play r800i to generic 2.3.4?? im currently on a stock play using firmware 4.0.A.2.368 and looking to upgrade to the new 2.3.4 02 uk firmware but it says use flashtool.. which flashtool.. do i need unlocked bootloader? root?? im lost and search everwhere all day long to figure it out lol.. probably looking in the wrong places but it is now getting irritating!
Thanks in advance to any of you willing to answer
You do not need neither root nor an unlocked bootloader to use flashtool.
Get flashtool from here (make sure to use 0.2.9.1 beta):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10738287&postcount=1
Get newest FW here (4.0.1.A.0.283):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17708233&postcount=1
When flashtool is downloaded just extract it to your desktop on your pc. Then extract your downloaded FW and put it in the folder named 'firmware' that came with the flashtool download. Then install ggsetup.exe that also comes with the flashtool download (it's a driver package).
Then hit the x10FlashTool.exe. A window will open. Press flash. Another window will open. Choose your firmware. Here you can choose to tick the 'wipe data' box. If you do you'll loose al apps and data stored on your phone. If you don't the apps and data will stay. In the latter case you might run into issues as FC'ing of apps and such, but not sure as people has done this without issues. It's recomended to wipe data but not a must, it's up to you. I would do it but then again I'm also rooted and can restore easily after every flash.
Anyway either way you choose you then press ok and just follow instructions shown on screen.
Remember after flashing and booting (wich can take some time) to enable debugging and unknown sources.
Regards Dousan...
dousan, will flashing this new fw remove the root on 2.3.3?
tom
yep it will.
Retain root by reading this post carefully
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639
cheers cat, just had a quick look and i think thats gonna be something that i tackle when i havent had a 200 mile trip home. never flashed anything through recovery so a bit nervous
tom
not to worry ,there is a good backup from the CWM
i keep getting this error........... i cannot find what i am doing wrong.
3/059/2011 20:59:49 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:51 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:54 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:54 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:55 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:55 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
23/000/2011 21:00:09 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
It could've being disconnected...
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
I don't get that far it just says aborted
So i got 2.3.2v 3.0.A.2.184, with bootloader unlocked and rooted. Can i normally flash?
Better if i make backup (dont know how ), or i can find files on forum if i brick play?
BTW. Is that latest version?
Can "Flash v 3.0" used to flash xplay? Thanks
GN Multimedia - Xperia Arc
Can I flash 4.0 firmware on my play I hav 3.0.1.A.145 firmware and thereafter flash 2.3.4
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
arpit85 said:
Can I flash 4.0 firmware on my play I hav 3.0.1.A.145 firmware and thereafter flash 2.3.4
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
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The answer is yes, but you can skip flashing 4.0.A.2.368 and go straight to 4.0.1.A.0.283 - 2.3.4
Regards Dousan...
currently i`m on 2.3.3 Firmware(the xLOUD Update) with unlocked bootloader and doomlord kernel v3.now i want to flash the latest firmware(2.3.4).whats the best way,i read so many threads here and to be honest,i don`t have a clue how i do it best and i don`t want to brick my phone.
so what`s the best way to get to 2.3.4(2.3.3 is draining battery like crazy,i had 45% battery drain to "mobile standby",can`t stand it anymore,i`m losing 10% battery per hour and i`m doing nothing with the phone,it`s simply in standby,so i want the new firmware)
1)simple flashing 2.3.4 with flashtool?
2)must i relock the bootloader before? can i do this with the doomlord kernel in general?(unlock bl,flash doomlord kernel,relock? would be good to know,than i just would relock the bootloader)
3)if i can flash it with flashtool is the bootloader locked again after flashing?
4)why exactly flashtool,can`t i simply flash with wotan server?
@orangesunshine the easiest way is this (imo):
1. Do a backup of phone apps/data. (Titanium backup/my backup root etc.).
2. Flash 4.0.1.A.0.283 with flashtool. (works on locked and unlocked bootloaders (won't brick it with an unlocked BL).
3. Boot CWM (only boot not flash).
4. Flash rootxperia.zip in CWM.
5. Boot phone and restore from the backup you made and enjoy root.
This will leave you with stock kernel and root.
When doomlord releases his kernel for the newest build (4.0.1.A.0.283) you could just flash that instead of doing step 3 and 4 (afiak it's still in testing phase).
Take a look at this post for links and further details:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17747422&postcount=45
Regards Dousan...
thanks for the quick reply mate,thats something i can work with! tried to gather the information i wanted from several threads here but that was just a little too much to read and i got a little confused .-)
Dousan said:
The answer is yes, but you can skip flashing 4.0.A.2.368 and go straight to 4.0.1.A.0.283 - 2.3.4
Regards Dousan...
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Thanks for the reply...
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
jessepow said:
i keep getting this error........... i cannot find what i am doing wrong.
3/059/2011 20:59:49 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:51 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:54 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:54 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:55 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:55 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
23/000/2011 21:00:09 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
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did your phone rebooted normally after gettin this error , mine bricked
Update - unbricked using SEUS tool..
Thanks for making that clear mate, Its kinda hard to follow what the hell is going on with the firmwares for xplay.. theres loads of different ones knocking about, talking about unlocked bootloaders, roots.. etc... Coming from all sorts of differnt android devices which i rooted it seems like a heck of alot of work just to get root..
Ive never had the bootloader unlocked, im using the 2.3.4 firmware, I want to root it, but.. this is where i got confused.. the "how to retain root" posts tell u basically how to "retain" root... if i never had root to begin with is it the exact same procedure?
Got me very baffled lol
JAMIE1000UK said:
Thanks for making that clear mate, Its kinda hard to follow what the hell is going on with the firmwares for xplay.. theres loads of different ones knocking about, talking about unlocked bootloaders, roots.. etc... Coming from all sorts of differnt android devices which i rooted it seems like a heck of alot of work just to get root..
Ive never had the bootloader unlocked, im using the 2.3.4 firmware, I want to root it, but.. this is where i got confused.. the "how to retain root" posts tell u basically how to "retain" root... if i never had root to begin with is it the exact same procedure?
Got me very baffled lol
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If you want root and your on build 2.3.4 you'll need to downgrade to a FW/gingerbread build that has a loophole that makes it possible to use an app like gingerbreak or similar to root your phone through that loophole. That got patched in builds higher than 2.3.2 and therefor you need to downgrade and then root. The opdate done via OTA will only opdate part of the FW and won't touch/overwrite the place where root is placed (afaik). So that's why OTA work and doing it via pc companion/SEUS/flashtool won't cuz these ways you flash the whole FW and erease/overwrite all files on the phone.
You could also choose to unlock your bootloader and then boot CWM (clockworkmod) and when booted in that flash a .zip file that roots your phone.
Regards Dousan...
Can the new flashtools root 4.0.2.A.0.62 for arcs with locked bootloaders? Already upgraded once to find out i couldn't root it. Has anyone done this successfully with a locked bootloader as I don;t fancy experimenting again.
yes mate flash the old kernel from the .58 or .42 or .283 FW by excluding baseband & system in flashtool b4 flashing after that root as normal with zergRush..
realfelix said:
yes mate flash the old kernel from the .58 or .42 or .283 FW by excluding baseband & system in flashtool b4 flashing after that root as normal with zergRush..
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Thats what i did last time i experimented and it didnt work. i installed 62 then flashed the 42 kernel with flashtool. But zerg wouldnt root it. But i flashed the kernel only. in one of the 62 threads there were links to getting it rooted with locked bootloaders. This went to a guide with nothing about locked bootloaders in it, only unlocked.
somewhere here in the forums is a thread about CWM for locked bootloaders, with that you CANNOT flash custom kernels, but old kernels in zip format, hang on i'll get you the zip + the link for the locked BL CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390771 this is the link for CWM: follow these instructions for the arc : 1.Run install-cwm?.cmd
install-cwm1.cmd for Xperia Arc / Neo / PLAY
2.Enable USB Debugging on device
3.Connect your device using usb data cable
4.Follow on screen instruction
and here's the kernel it's the .283 kernel
it wasn't custom, it was the stock kernel from .42 flashed to .62 and zerg refused to root it. Although apparently this worked on previous versions as i tried flashing the .42 kernel over onto .62 as a tip from one of the other members on here. but I couldn't get it rooted in the end and gave up and went back to .58.
flash that kernel via CWM
so if done with cwm mod it should work then? Whats the difference flashing the kernel with cwm as opposed to flashtool? Would have thought it be the same.
dont know the difference, but this one worked for me
cheers ill give it a go.
no problem feel free to contact me via PM if you still have problems
somedude67 said:
Can the new flashtools root 4.0.2.A.0.62 for arcs with locked bootloaders? Already upgraded once to find out i couldn't root it. Has anyone done this successfully with a locked bootloader as I don;t fancy experimenting again.
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I have the exact same problem as you. Did you manage to accomplish anything? If yes would it be easy for you to explain to me the exact steps? If not is it possible to give me the address or send me the .58 firmware for arcs (the ftf file). I wasn't able to find it somewhere. Thanks!
upgraded to .62 then tried to install cwm but it wouldn't let me as the phone needs root permission to be able to install it. So how did you deal with this? I also flashed the .283 kernel with flash tools after updating to .62 and zerg again failed to root the device.
chandoliasnikos said:
I have the exact same problem as you. Did you manage to accomplish anything? If yes would it be easy for you to explain to me the exact steps? If not is it possible to give me the address or send me the .58 firmware for arcs (the ftf file). I wasn't able to find it somewhere. Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Ok, I'll give it a try.
Before I go back to .58, is there any rumour if Flashtool is going to support rooting on .62 firmware soon?
chandoliasnikos said:
Before I go back to .58, is there any rumour if Flashtool is going to support rooting on .62 firmware soon?
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Nope... the zergRush exploit has been patched on .62 fw and there wont be another exploit on Gingerbread, since we're going to ICS.
is there anyway to root 62 without unlocking our bootloaders or is it nay to impossible?
So far I wasn't able to find a way, so I think I'll just go back to .58 or .42 and root, waiting for the official ICS.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S
Will the force zergrush or psneuter methods work?
So I've been trying to root my Arc for a while now.
Tried downgrading to GB, rooting and upgrading back. Didn't work.
Tried flashing a 4.1.A.0.562 FW, using 3 different files: LT15i 4.1.A.0.562.ftf - Flashtool failed at the start.
LT18 4.1.A.0.562 Generic & Nordic - Both caused my Arc to stuck on Sony screen, or loop.
I figured I might need a proper 4.1.A.0.562.ftf for LT15i, but can't seem to find any.
Any help?
I flashed the .562 LT15i on my LT18i make sure you are on ICS and Wipe do not exclude your Kernel. Use the flash tool tick Wipe Data, Wipe Cache and leave the rest untouched. Use No Final verification
What do you mean by "use no final verification"? How do I do that?
Which version of Flashtool are you using?
Curst said:
Which version of Flashtool are you using?
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Latest version.
can anyone screenshot how my settings should look like?
Oh and the file I'm using is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1590121
I keep getting the following error:
18/056/2012 18:56:29 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";
See attached screenshot...
Thanks. Finally managed to root it.
Downloaded a Lt18 4.1.A.0.562 UK firmware. Flashed it with the settings like you described, then rooted with DoomLord's rooting toolkit.
im trying to root using SuperOneClick and it gets stuck at step #7 does anyone know why? plz help
How do you fail at rooting.... :facepalm:
What's your model?
at&t one i think its R8000at
what could it be? could it be that my model cant be rooted?
kadaj6 said:
what could it be? could it be that my model cant be rooted?
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No try re-doing it and just wait mine used to freeze the odd time n id just leave it and go back to it. I used to always root, unroot using superoneclick. Take it ur bootloader is locked??
Sent from my GT-I9300
yes, its locked, itried like 3 times already so i decided to do a factory reset on the phone trying again now and at step #7 not responding.
left it running for 20min or so nd kept "not responding"
If u are on the 69 or 62 firmware then it is not possible to root them with superoneclick or the zergrush method. Has something to do with the exploits which would be removed in latest firmware. One way is to downgrade to an older firmware which works with those methods, the other to unlock your bootloader+custom kernel+custom rom.
downgrading is the same as using flashtool?
wedgess said:
No try re-doing it and just wait mine used to freeze the odd time n id just leave it and go back to it. I used to always root, unroot using superoneclick. Take it ur bootloader is locked??
Sent from my GT-I9300
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no my phone does not have bootloader unlucked, i dont know if it can be done since the only method i have found is directly with sony. do i need bootloader unlocked so superoneclick works? or for flashing on flashtool?
You don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash ftf files with flashtool. Just put the ftf file in the firmware folder of flashtool then install drivers if not installed already.
R800x
Unlocked
Running AOKP milestone6 4.0.4
Lordomn said:
You don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash ftf files with flashtool. Just put the ftf file in the firmware folder of flashtool then install drivers if not installed already.
R800x
Unlocked
Running AOKP milestone6 4.0.4
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just flashed it with uk version, i think its rooted but idk if the network data is working since i cant connect to android market or receive photos through texts
its rooted i just checked with root checker, now im gonna update the phone im waiting for it to charge, my question is how do i get my internet back?
Superoneclick has nithing to do with "unlocked bootloader". And jes you can flash with flashtool if yours locked.
So if your firmware is one of them above then you can downgrade with wotanserver or flash an older firmware with flashtool.
But if im not wrong you will lose all your data, so backup.
HELP!!! :'(
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i (Zeus)
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.42
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Android version: 2.3.4
I have spent a lot of time researching how to root my phone, and I used the doomlord's easy rootkit and the superoneclick to try and root my phone. My bootloader is locked and both methods fail to root my phone. PLEASE HELP!
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Developer932 said:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i (Zeus)
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.42
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Android version: 2.3.4
I have spent a lot of time researching how to root my phone, and I used the doomlord's easy rootkit and the superoneclick to try and root my phone. My bootloader is locked and both methods fail to root my phone. PLEASE HELP!
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I just realised that the reason that it want working was that my antivirus software would get rid of the zergRush file
The easiest way to root any Xperia play. Just flash any pre rooted kernel E.g if you are on GB just flash doomkernel v14 and get root access.
my pc does the same thing i think its just something to with the pc's os because my friend did it on ubuntu via wine and it worked fine...
try this
kadaj6 said:
im trying to root using SuperOneClick and it gets stuck at step #7 does anyone know why? plz help
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this worked for me so try this.
Also make sure that your android version. Is 2.3.3 because I don't think it works on 2.3.4. Is your boot loader unlocked?
http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=%2F
Rmontoya83 said:
this worked for me so try this.
Also make sure that your android version. Is 2.3.3 because I don't think it works on 2.3.4. Is your boot loader unlocked?
http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=%2F
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Do not mind this guy. As long as your fw is below .62 you can root via zergrush method in flashtool. (even if you are on 2.3.4 )
disregard he is no help
Xperia Gamer said:
Do not mind this guy. As long as your fw is below .62 you can root via zergrush method in flashtool. (even if you are on 2.3.4 )
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Please see attached video I tried on 2.3.4 didn't work. It did on 2.3.3. A lot of people have this problem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YvVhGvOJQk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Root Xperia ZL with Latest .244fw
I Take no credit for this I have done zero development work
All credits to the great @DooMLoRD
This is a just a Guide telling how to implement his method
Requirement
Latest Flashtool https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVZU5zOHU4TFdJTkk/preview
latest Ftf file for fw .244
Ftf file for fw .423
Latest DoomLord Rootinf Kit v18 (no else would work in this case) http://www76.zippyshare.com/v/29480564/file.html
Make sure device is on latest .244 fw (If not then wait for the official update)
NOTE: We need complete file only to flash the Kernel.sin & Loader.sin
OR
Use the files provided by me which contain the required files only (easier method)
These kernel files are from C6502 if you have another device they might not work. In that case use the complete FTF files for your device and root using complete ftf method
Latest .244 file https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVcDI4di1YTnNYSkU/edit?pli=1
Older fw.423 file https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVbmtOY2lyMUc0OXM/edit?pli=1
How (Using complete ftf packages)
Flash only the kernel.sin & loader.sin from older .423ftf package using FlashTool
Uncheck all wipe options
Check all exclude option EXCEPT Exclude Kernel
Now flash this using flashtool
Reboot the device and make sure USB Debugging & Unknown Sources are allowed in settings
Now root using the latest DoomLord Kit v18 (No other version of kit will work)
Turn Off the Device and put in Flash Mode (Press Volume Down while attaching usb cable)
Now open the latest .244ftf package and repeat the check and uncheck process as earlier
Flash only the Kernel.sin & Loader.sin
Reboot the Device
Done !!
OR
How (Using given ftf files) EASIER WAY
These kernel files are from C6502 if you have another device they might not work. In that case use the complete FTF files for your device and root using complete ftf method
Flash the .423 kernel ftf package using FlashTool
Reboot the device and make sure USB Debugging & Unknown Sources are allowed in settings
Now root using the latest DoomLord Kit v18 (No other version of kit will work)
Turn Off the Device and put in Flash Mode (Press Volume Down while attaching usb cable)
Now open the latest .244kernel ftf package and flash it
Reboot the Device
Done !!
I take no responsibility for any kind of damage to your Phone
Do all this at your own risk
Thankyou @DooMLoRD for your great work
This is the 3rd post on the same thing (excluding Doomlord's original).
Thx so much, I was looking for this, I will do as soon as I get home ^_^
DarkGonz said:
Thx so much, I was looking for this, I will do as soon as I get home ^_^
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Welcome
Tested on my Xperia ZL (C6502) , working all great ^_^
its not workin on my phone....so weird
tasty_boy said:
its not workin on my phone....so weird
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Are you sure that you are doing all steps??
DarkGonz said:
Are you sure that you are doing all steps??
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thanks, it worked....ADB was not installed correctly
If use this method, will I still be able to get future sony updates without flashing?
JRBT24 said:
If use this method, will I still be able to get future sony updates without flashing?
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Yes, as long as you don't flash it
DarkGonz said:
Yes, as long as you don't flash it
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Well, I technically flashed the kernels. What shouldn't I have flashed? XD
Anyway, no going back now. At the very worst, I'll just have to flash tfts in the future; not that much of a hassle now that I discovered
Yes
JRBT24 said:
If use this method, will I still be able to get future sony updates without flashing?
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Definitely you will
Oh nevermind, I see it now.
Newbie here, I want to root my c6506 on .244, the link to the flashtool is dead. Will this guide work on my phone and where can I get the flashtool?
Thanks.
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OK, I think I found the flashtool on Sony's web site, when I connect to Emma it says my bootloader is locked. I have to unlock the bootloader in order to just root?
stevessvt said:
Newbie here, I want to root my c6506 on .244, the link to the flashtool is dead. Will this guide work on my phone and where can I get the flashtool?
Thanks.
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OK, I think I found the flashtool on Sony's web site, when I connect to Emma it says my bootloader is locked. I have to unlock the bootloader in order to just root?
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No, you can root having yout bootloader locked
OK, now where getting somewhere,....When I connect my phone to Emma, it says my bootloader is locked, and wont let me go any farther, I did it as Im supposed to, phone off, connect USB to phone while holding volume down. What am I missing?
Figured it out. I had the wrong flash tool.
Latest fw .2.67 is available
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457856
Phone is smooth and display flickering prob is resolved on my device
Soon going to try to root this newer fw
stevessvt said:
Newbie here, I want to root my c6506 on .244, the link to the flashtool is dead. Will this guide work on my phone and where can I get the flashtool?
Thanks.
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OK, I think I found the flashtool on Sony's web site, when I connect to Emma it says my bootloader is locked. I have to unlock the bootloader in order to just root?
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Link for flashtool has been updated
stevessvt said:
Figured it out. I had the wrong flash tool.
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Link for flashtool has been updated
Download the correct one now