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Need help updating..

Hi,
My r800i runs 2.3.3 build 3.0 stock rom and doomlords kernel.
I know I'm quite slow, but now I want to update to build 4.0, xloud sounds interesting.
so, just want to confirm what to do
1. Flash a 4.0 stock rom
2. Flash doom lord's newest kernel
And I'm done?
Also, I have made a nandroid. Will it restore all my contacts etc when I restore from build 4.0?
Will restoring somehow cause me to go back to 3.0?
Please point me in the right direction.
PS : not sure if it was clear enough but my bootloader is unlocked.

LemonPlusTea said:
Hi,
My r800i runs 2.3.3 build 3.0 stock rom and doomlords kernel.
I know I'm quite slow, but now I want to update to build 4.0, xloud sounds interesting.
so, just want to confirm what to do
1. Flash a 4.0 stock rom
2. Flash doom lord's newest kernel
And I'm done?
Also, I have made a nandroid. Will it restore all my contacts etc when I restore from build 4.0?
Will restoring somehow cause me to go back to 3.0?
Please point me in the right direction.
PS : not sure if it was clear enough but my bootloader is unlocked.
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If you flash the latest FW using flashtool. You can update without using data. Rememeber if you have an unlocked bootloader, Never update using SEUS or OTA

AndroHero said:
If you flash the latest FW using flashtool. You can update without using data. Rememeber if you have an unlocked bootloader, Never update using SEUS or OTA
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Without using data? I'm not entirely sure what you mean...
Also, I've seen enough warnings to know I can't do that.
So is that the correct way to update?

LemonPlusTea said:
Without using data? I'm not entirely sure what you mean...
Also, I've seen enough warnings to know I can't do that.
So is that the correct way to update?
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Right download flashtool from here:
http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G (Your AV may moan of a virus, Mine did, dont worry it's a false positive i promise)
and download the 4.0.A.2.368 UK .tft file from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221105
Right now unpack flashtool and the .tft file. Place the .tft file in the folder that says "firmware"
Install the gordons gate flash drivers that come with the flashtool package. once installed run flashtool.
choose flash and pick the firmware package. Now look closely, There is a box that says something like wipe data (I'm not sure i can't remember) Anyway just untick it.
All you have to do now it follow onscreen instructions and wait

AndroHero said:
Right download flashtool from here:
http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G (Your AV may moan of a virus, Mine did, dont worry it's a false positive i promise)
and download the 4.0.A.2.368 UK .tft file from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221105
Right now unpack flashtool and the .tft file. Place the .tft file in the folder that says "firmware"
Install the gordons gate flash drivers that come with the flashtool package. once installed run flashtool.
choose flash and pick the firmware package. Now look closely, There is a box that says something like wipe data (I'm not sure i can't remember) Anyway just untick it.
All you have to do now it follow onscreen instructions and wait
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I always thought we would have to wipe to avoid any errors..
Thanks for the time though!

LemonPlusTea said:
I always thought we would have to wipe to avoid any errors..
Thanks for the time though!
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Nope there is no need, Because you are only flashing /system /misc and /boot partitons

AndroHero said:
Nope there is no need, Because you are only flashing /system /misc and /boot partitons
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Thank you!
Will try updating first thing tomorrow. Its like 12am here.. Already 22 hours without sleep.. Stupid exams..

LemonPlusTea said:
Thank you!
Will try updating first thing tomorrow. Its like 12am here.. Already 22 hours without sleep.. Stupid exams..
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I feel sorry for you I'm glad i'm waaaay to old for exams

Hey, congrats on the 4k posts

Logseman said:
Hey, congrats on the 4k posts
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haha I would'nt of even noticed if you did'nt point it out Not bad in just over a year

Help! I followed your instructions but the flashtool ended up with an error
04/029/2011 09:29:22 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
04/029/2011 09:29:22 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&EFC90A&0&8
04/029/2011 09:29:22 - INFO - Start Flashing
04/029/2011 09:29:22 - INFO - VER="R9A021";DATE="20110128";TIME="11:49:00";
04/029/2011 09:29:23 - INFO - Flashing loader
04/029/2011 09:29:25 - INFO - PROT_VER="03";DATE="20110217";TIME="15:47:00";VER="R4A066";CXC="1234-5769";TYPE="S1_LOADER";UNIQUE_DEV_ID="B6BBEFD3805FA2193F75691B0963961994057D18";SEC_LOCK_STATUS="LOCKED";OTP_DATA="4B6D7100471404C815040428FFA2F22DB001002000000000";IMEI="35730204183887";AID_VERSION="0004";EROM_AID="0001";LOADER_AID="0001";SW_AID="0001";CUST_AID="0001";SIM_LOCK_AID="0001";HWCONF_AID="0001";PROD_ID="0001";ACTIVE_LOADER_AID="0001";MEMDEVS="02:00:002C:00B3:0000:00002000:00020000:00000800:00000040,03:03:001B:534D:0010:0001DA60:00010000:00000200";MAN_ID="002C";DEV_ID="00B3";SIN_VER="0001";AID_TAMP="NOT_TAMPERED";MAX_PKT_SZ="00010000";AUTH_LEVEL="NONE";AUTH_MET="0001";CARD_PRESENT="YES";CARD_SIZE="8GB";CARD_DATA="UHJvZE5vPTEyNDktNzI2Mg1Qcm9kUmV2PVI1QQ1Db3BpZWRCeXRlcz0xNjYzNTY0NjA2DUNvcGllZEZpbGVzPTE2NTU0DUNvcGllZERpcnM9MTE2DU9yZGVyPTkwMTY3ODAtMTAN";LOADER_ROOT="S1_Loader_Root_773f";EROM_ROOT="S1_EROM_Root_d601";SW_ROOT="S1_SW_Root_883f";CUST_ROOT="S1_Cust_Root_9603";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_c422";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_08af";BIM_STATE="DISABLED";
04/029/2011 09:29:25 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:28 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:30 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:30 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:31 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:32 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:32 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:43 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:45 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:54 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
04/029/2011 09:29:54 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
04/029/2011 09:29:54 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
04/029/2011 09:29:54 - INFO - Then go to application settings
04/029/2011 09:29:54 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
Now my phone refuses to boot up, only a phone with a yellow exclaimation mark in a triangle shows after the sony erricson logo. Please help !

Forget it.. After 1 hour of wildgoose chase
I ...
Relocked BL
SEUS updated back to 2.3.3 Build 3.0
Re-unlocked BL
Reflashed Doom's V2
Restored using NANdroid.
Thanks for teaching me to update anyway.
Maybe its my com's problem. both com and laptop can't flash successfully
Well, I'll just stay on 2.3.3 build 3.0 [:

Sorry dude i was not here, there is another way but i dont know how well it will work. If you download 7-zip and unzip the .tft file. Inside the extracted folder you will find a file called "system.sin." Now you can flash that from fastboot like an .img, with the command "fastboot flash system system.sin."
Only problem with this method is you do not get new baseband/radio. But if you try it and signal is crap you can always revert back to .145 firmware
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk

AndroHero said:
Sorry dude i was not here, there is another way but i dont know how well it will work. If you download 7-zip and unzip the .tft file. Inside the extracted folder you will find a file called "system.sin." Now you can flash that from fastboot like an .img, with the command "fastboot flash system system.sin."
Only problem with this method is you do not get new baseband/radio. But if you try it and signal is crap you can always revert back to .145 firmware
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
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It's ok didn't expect any help, for at least hours anyway..sucks living so many timezones away from help lines.. Haha.. Back to normal after restoring from a nandroid made 3 days ago, no harm done.
Is there an alternative to flash tool ?
Because I really want the october update when it arrives.. Heh
Is relocking bl updating by seus and unlocking the only way to go if I want to keep my o/c
capability?

LemonPlusTea said:
It's ok didn't expect any help, for at least hours anyway..sucks living so many timezones away from help lines.. Haha.. Back to normal after restoring from a nandroid made 3 days ago, no harm done.
Is there an alternative to flash tool ?
Because I really want the october update when it arrives.. Heh
Is relocking bl updating by seus and unlocking the only way to go if I want to keep my o/c
capability?
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Yeah you can relock bootloader. Update with SEUS, unlock bootloader again and flash custom kernel I have seen people have thoes flashtool issue you had. It's a shame because flashtool always worked great for me
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk

AndroHero said:
Yeah you can relock bootloader. Update with SEUS, unlock bootloader again and flash custom kernel I have seen people have thoes flashtool issue you had. It's a shame because flashtool always worked great for me
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
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Sounds like a long process but ok
And when I update to another version lets say 2.3.4, in october, the nandroid which I made in 2.3.3, will it work and allow me to stay at 2.3.4?

LemonPlusTea said:
Sounds like a long process but ok
And when I update to another version lets say 2.3.4, in october, the nandroid which I made in 2.3.3, will it work and allow me to stay at 2.3.4?
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You can restored nandroids at any time and they will still work, you can do and advanced restore. And just restored /data/ partition

AndroHero said:
You can restored nandroids at any time and they will still work, you can do and advanced restore. And just restored /data/ partition
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Will keep that in mind..
Too bad the 4.0 build update hasn't reached me yet.
It's ok. I'll stick to my earphones.

LemonPlusTea said:
Will keep that in mind..
Too bad the 4.0 build update hasn't reached me yet.
It's ok. I'll stick to my earphones.
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What model of play do you have?
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk

AndroHero said:
What model of play do you have?
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
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R800 i, though I don't think the problem is due to model o.o

[Q] tutorial? r800i firmware flashtool 2.3.4??

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...

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.
Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk

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.
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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.
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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.
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Panic! Help!

Hi! I tried to make my own rom and now when I tried it I get stuck on Sony Ericsson screen! Locked bootloader if that help.

If you still have the stock Kernel, Update with SE Companion
If that doesnt work, Flash the stock rom

Just flash a ftf using flashtool.

Tried to flash but this happend
22/020/2012 18:20:27 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
22/020/2012 18:20:27 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.0.0 built on 2012-07-19 22:57:15
22/020/2012 18:20:27 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
22/020/2012 18:20:33 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
22/020/2012 18:20:33 - ERROR - Cannot identify your device.
22/020/2012 18:20:33 - INFO - Selecting from user input
22/020/2012 18:20:39 - ERROR - You can only flash devices.
22/020/2012 18:20:47 - INFO - Selected R800i_stock_firmware.ftf
22/020/2012 18:20:47 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/020/2012 18:20:54 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/020/2012 18:20:58 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - INFO - Start Flashing
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - INFO - Flashing loader
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - INFO - Ending flash session
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - ERROR -
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/022/2012 18:22:52 - INFO - Device disconnected
Edit: I turned it off by removing the battery cuz it wont turn off with the button

Install driver's first....
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creative_md said:
Install driver's first....
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How? I have flashed before and it worked. Same pc

Error your device not idetified means no drivers installed so try installing them again.
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And make sure, yozre in flashmode

But how do I install driver? n00b still

New problem, flashtool dosn't recognized my play... Any 1 that can help me!? Im so afraid that I wont get it back and I dont have $ to by a new phone...

Sorry, but if you dont know what to do when making your own ROM, i dont recommend it. Is it an ROM from CM7/9 source or its just mod of existing ROM?
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RevilOb99 said:
New problem, flashtool dosn't recognized my play... Any 1 that can help me!? Im so afraid that I wont get it back and I dont have $ to by a new phone...
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Did you install drivers?? How- download drivers of your phone connect phone in flashmod when prompted to install driver choose one you downloaded or use pc companion it will do it for you. Now flash via flashtool if its complicated for you then use seus to flash phone with newest firmware 0nly if you have locked bl downside- cannot be rooted..
Don't panic its just a soft brick i.e easily recoverable. For any prob we r dere to help
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wuby said:
Sorry, but if you dont know what to do when making your own ROM, i dont recommend it. Is it an ROM from CM7/9 source or its just mod of existing ROM?
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I extracted system.sin .42 and removed/added some apks and tried to add Bravia but I think that I messed up bravia and bircked it

creative_md said:
Did you install drivers?? How- download drivers of your phone connect phone in flashmod when prompted to install driver choose one you downloaded or use pc companion it will do it for you. Now flash via flashtool if its complicated for you then use seus to flash phone with newest firmware 0nly if you have locked bl downside- cannot be rooted..
Don't panic its just a soft brick i.e easily recoverable. For any prob we r dere to help
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Thanks god its just a soft brick, will try to install drivers now and cross my fingers

Hi! My phone is working now I jst flashed .58 and I will root it now and restore my nandroid backup of Gin2Jelly Bean. *Pressing the thanks button*

[FTF] Xperia ZL (C6506) 4.2.2 - 10.3.1.A.2.67 - Generic US

Here is the FTF for the C6506. Flashed it on my own ZL so I'm sure it works.
Part 1: http://d-h.st/CQG
Part 2: http://d-h.st/0J7
Enjoy!

Thanks

Crash338,
I just want to be clear on the steps for rooting with the files you provided:
open FlashTool and flash the part 1 file
now once flashing is done reboot device and connect to PC in usb debuggin mode
CLOSE FLASHTOOL <<< VVVIMP STEP
extract the file DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip to root directory on c:\
execute runme_ file corresponding to your OS on desktop PC, this will execute a SPECIAL version of easy rooting toolkit <<< VVVIMP STEP
after rooting is over the device will restart
you can verify if device is rooted by checking for SuperSU app (it is the newest version)
once thats done now power down device and open FlashTool again
now flash part 2 file
thats it after flashing is done just disconnect and power on device and enjoy rooted phone!

!!! Please don't flash part1 on its own !!!
(Probably can't, anyways, but don't try =p)
We flash .ftf files. The OP could not post the file directly, due to size limitations on the fileserver. Please download the 2 parts, then *decompress* using, for example, 7-Zip (www.7zip.org)
You will get 1 large .ftf file.
Then flash via flashtool, etc.
Cheers
Edit: typos

Thank you for clearing that up. Next question is what is the second file I flash? According to doomlord's "how to" you have to flash a second file
Edit: my problem was I was using wrong flashtool. I went to sony website and dl their flashtool which kept asking me to ul bl. Now I have a new question as I figured this out but still didn't get root. Did you flash the whole file or did you just check the kernal box during flashing. I checked the kernal only box and got no root. Was afraid of losing data

Hello,
The instructions from the thread below should be pretty self-explanatory.
link here
The idea: old kernel has exploit, but newer ones closed the exploit.
Fortunately, even on locked bootloader, can re-flash older kernel only.. get root.. then re-flash new kernel, and keep the root.
To be clear:
- flash full new ROM (which includes new, no exploit kernel)
- flash old kernel only
- get root
- re-flash new kernel only
(Note: my terminology may be off; the gist shoukd be ok)
Edit: typos, clarification

Thank you, I think I may have done it backwards and flashed all BUT the kernal. DOH!

Woah, didn't check the forum in a little while, thx for clearing up everything spamam1 :good:

Performed tonight and all is as it should be. Thanks for the help

anyone know where to find .423 kernal for 6506?

Optilicious said:
anyone know where to find .423 kernal for 6506?
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Here is the thread for the full 423 FTF.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332539
I'm assuming you are trying to root your phone so just unselect everything apart from the kernel when flashing.