I have an Xperia Play r800x Verizon (zeusc) running on the Gingerbread 2.3.4 OTA. As most of you who also have the Verizon Play and 2.3.4 know, the 2.3.4 update is broken. This is my replacement Play, after my first one running FXP138's touchscreen died. So I've been trying to flash it back to 2.3.3 so that I can zerg rush it and get back on FreeXperia, but I've been running into an error in Flashtool when trying to flash R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88_Verizon.ftf:
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I've been trying to root and upgrade for a few days; I need Ice Cream Sandwich to test an app I'm working on that uses fragments. (I have a Xoom Wi-Fi running 4.1, but this particular app is targeted towards phones.) The error is the same every time, with no further details. Is anyone else encountering a similar problem? Any known solutions?
Hi daft question but did you have usb debugging selected,also dont know if this might help Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773227 :fingers-crossed:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
Flash the kernel first, in flashtool, during the Firmware selection window, uncheck everything under Exclude except kernel, also uncheck everything under wipe.
tallman43 said:
Hi daft question but did you have usb debugging selected,also dont know if this might help Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773227 :fingers-crossed:
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Yep, USB debugging is enabled. RecoveryX can't help me at this point, sorry.
chery2k said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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No, this is a new phone. My last one's bootloader was unlocked, but they're not giving IMEI unlocks anymore, and I don't have the money to pay to get it unlocked. I read somewhere that it wasn't necessary to have an unlocked bootloader to flash between stock Verizon firmwares.
eksasol said:
Flash the kernel first, in flashtool, during the Firmware selection window, uncheck everything under Exclude except kernel, also uncheck everything under wipe.
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I did this, still the same error.
Re-download the ftf files, place them back in Flashtools, check android debugging in the settings, and try a different USB port and/or cable
Xperia Player said:
Re-download the ftf files, place them back in Flashtools, check android debugging in the settings, and try a different USB port and/or cable
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That did it, switching from the USB 3.0 port to the USB 2.0 port. Many thanks, now I'm on my way to rooting!
woogers said:
That did it, switching from the USB 3.0 port to the USB 2.0 port. Many thanks, now I'm on my way to rooting!
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Glad I could help, next time "click" thanks.
woogers said:
I have an Xperia Play r800x Verizon (zeusc) running on the Gingerbread 2.3.4 OTA. As most of you who also have the Verizon Play and 2.3.4 know, the 2.3.4 update is broken. This is my replacement Play, after my first one running FXP138's touchscreen died. So I've been trying to flash it back to 2.3.3 so that I can zerg rush it and get back on FreeXperia, but I've been running into an error in Flashtool when trying to flash R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88_Verizon.ftf:
I've been trying to root and upgrade for a few days; I need Ice Cream Sandwich to test an app I'm working on that uses fragments. (I have a Xoom Wi-Fi running 4.1, but this particular app is targeted towards phones.) The error is the same every time, with no further details. Is anyone else encountering a similar problem? Any known solutions?
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The easiest way to root is by flashing SuperUser in recovery, works on any firmware, any rom ,
tallman43 said:
Hi daft question but did you have usb debugging selected,also dont know if this might help Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773227 :fingers-crossed:
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I have always flashed ftf files with usb debugging off never had a problem . . .
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Is your bootloader unlocked?
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You don't need an unlocked bootloader to use flash tool
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Hello guys, I'm in need of help here.
I had 2.3.3 rooted and working fine, all recommended bloatware + some I removed on my own, and the phone worked like a charm, and the HDMI output worked too.
Now I have 2.3.4 (rooted via .181 flash + OTA). Removed all of the recommended bloatware, + some new which came with the 2.3.4 update...
.. and it seems that my HDMI output doesn't work. Just wanted to play some Tekken 3 on ePSE + sixaxis controller, plugged it in, and both my TV, my monitor, and my second monitor show either "Check Signal Cable" or "Power Saving Mode"..
I tried reinstalling every single bloatware app I removed, and it still doesn't help. Is there something I did wrong? Or maybe there is some 3rd party app for HDMI out?
Help please!
After almost giving up, finally solved my problem.
By some magical way, neither SEMCHdmiControlService or SEMChdmiEnabler were present in my backup folder or in system/app. Had to put it from 2.3.3, and it worked !
Hooray!
I have a question!
Now, I just flashed 184(UK),installed Gingerbreak 1.2 and rooted my arc.
If I wanna have rooted 2.3.4(with unlock boot loader), I must unroot my arc by gingerbreak and do following:
Flash Generic_World(Nordic).181 and start your phone again.
-Plug in your USB-cable to the computer and phone again.
-Make sure USB-debugging is activated in the settings menu.
-Install Gingerbreak 1.2 and press "Root the phone".
-The phone reboots by itself in about 20 seconds after pressing Root.
-After reboot and a long wait, go to settings and install OTA.
-Phone collects firmware OTA and reboots many times.
-Now Its working and you have rooted 2.3.4
It is right?
afenix said:
After almost giving up, finally solved my problem.
By some magical way, neither SEMCHdmiControlService or SEMChdmiEnabler were present in my backup folder or in system/app. Had to put it from 2.3.3, and it worked !
Hooray!
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I don't see a app called semchdmienabler.
Can you share with us?
lovelypong said:
Now, I just flashed 184(UK),installed Gingerbreak 1.2 and rooted my arc.
If I wanna have rooted 2.3.4(with unlock boot loader), I must unroot my arc by gingerbreak and do following:
Flash Generic_World(Nordic).181 and start your phone again.
-Plug in your USB-cable to the computer and phone again.
-Make sure USB-debugging is activated in the settings menu.
-Install Gingerbreak 1.2 and press "Root the phone".
-The phone reboots by itself in about 20 seconds after pressing Root.
-After reboot and a long wait, go to settings and install OTA.
-Phone collects firmware OTA and reboots many times.
-Now Its working and you have rooted 2.3.4
It is right?
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yup. u go here and read more >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274572
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I don't see a app called semchdmienabler.
Can you share with us?
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I took it from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1141898
Download the apps
Does any of these two apps have anythibg to do with CEC function or is just LG's Simplink no good? I can connect and browse the phone, but only if using phone's screen, remote control does not work.
Anybody? Any idea? I am really getting desperate.
I never rooted my phone so cannot help here.
But you messed something up for sure when doing all the operations.
Can somebody post SEMChdmiEnabler.apk
I do not have it in my 2.3.4 update. Also after downloading 91mb of apps from the above link, there is no such app in there. Of course that makes me think 2.3.4 comes without it and it is not needed, but would like to try nevertheless. it cannot hurt.
So please, if nay of you guys have it, can you share it?
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Also after downloading 91mb of apps from the above link, there is no such app in there.
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Hmm, maybe they renamed it, I wonder what to ...
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I am sorry, I do not follow. Are you saying they renamed it or just wondering? Am confused.
it
it is in the list semcHDMIControlService
Jabe said:
Can somebody post SEMChdmiEnabler.apk
I do not have it in my 2.3.4 update. Also after downloading 91mb of apps from the above link, there is no such app in there. Of course that makes me think 2.3.4 comes without it and it is not needed, but would like to try nevertheless. it cannot hurt.
So please, if nay of you guys have it, can you share it?
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I have Xperia Pro with 2.3.4 (4.0.2.A.0.42) and SEMChdmiEnabler.apk is NOT on my phone and HDMI works fine.
Hi I apologise for asking this, I know the answer will be out there somewhere, but I want to restore my phone to how it was when I first bought it.
I'm on a UK o2 locked phone and I've rooted it and removed some of the stock apps. Is it possible to download and restore the original rom since the boot loader is locked and if so how?
Thanks
goto: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294129
Scroll down to the second post.
Masters2150 said:
goto: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294129
Scroll down to the second post.
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Thanks, I did look at that thread but I wasn't sure if that was what I needed. Would I be ok with any of the R800i firmwares, and does it matter that my boot loader is locked?
How did you flash it to anything else if your bootloader is locked?
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How did you flash it to anything else if your bootloader is locked?
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I haven't flashed anything else, just rooted and removed some of the stock apps. So basically I want to do a factory reset but get everything I removed back.
Flashtool allows you to flash signed roms (i.e. sony official updates only) to a locked bootloader.
Otherwise, what Logseman doesn't touch on is a website called www.wotanserver.com
You sign up for a free account, download the client software and the usb drivers, boot your phone into repair mode (hold down the back button when plugging in the usb cable) and it allows you to flash any stock firmware.
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I haven't flashed anything else, just rooted and removed some of the stock apps. So basically I want to do a factory reset but get everything I removed back.
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Oh is that all?
Then a basic factory reset will do it.
MENU > SETTINGS > PRIVACY > FACTORY DATA RESET
Masters2150 said:
Oh is that all?
Then a basic factory reset will do it.
MENU > SETTINGS > PRIVACY > FACTORY DATA RESET
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Nope, that doesn't do it, it just wipes the /data partition
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paxChristos said:
Flashtool allows you to flash signed roms (i.e. sony official updates only) to a locked bootloader.
Otherwise, what Logseman doesn't touch on is a website called www.wotanserver.com
You sign up for a free account, download the client software and the usb drivers, boot your phone into repair mode (hold down the back button when plugging in the usb cable) and it allows you to flash any stock firmware.
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Thanks!
One more thing, could I flash the R800i 4.0.2.A.62 version FTF firmware from the Super Compilation thread, or is there a particular o2 branded firmware I can download?
I just sorted it by recovering the phone in Sony Ericsson PC companion. I can't believe it was that easy...
Hxcftw said:
I just sorted it by recovering the phone in Sony Ericsson PC companion. I can't believe it was that easy...
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I am having a similar problem i deleted mtpapp.apk by mistake and now i can't connect my play to the PC is there a way to get it back (didn't back it up ), if someone could help ill appreciate it thx in advance.
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I am having a similar problem i deleted mtpapp.apk by mistake and now i can't connect my play to the PC is there a way to get it back (didn't back it up ), if someone could help ill appreciate it thx in advance.
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i will upload it when on my pc then you can go to the url on your phone and move it to system.
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here is a system dump i just did. all the apks other than apps considered warez (sims etc.)
http://forgottencoders.co.uk/r800i-dump/
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it's a directory so should be accessible from phone.
its .62 stock for any one wondering.
EDIT: the files are currently uploading but the mtpappGB.apk is already up
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i will upload it when on my pc then you can go to the url on your phone and move it to system.
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thx man just what i need u saved me allot of trouble i appreciate it , thx again and have a nice day
Hi all,
I'm new at android devices and i have bought a sony arc phone for days.
I have flash my Arc in android 2.3.4 and unlocked bootloader.
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I do gooling and find many ways to root but it do not work for my case.
I found that there're two best ways:
- Do flash back to 2.3.4 .042 and do rooted , then update via wifi to 2.3.4. .062. I have unlock bootloader then i think that i can not try this way.
- Other way, Go to fastboot mode and then enter recovery section, try to update rootPhone.zip . But when i enter fastboot command it say that you have to rooted your phone first!!!
What should i do now ? I don't want to go for ICS because of battery's time.
Anyone can have suggestion for me.
Thanks,
the only method is that unlock bootloader
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the only method is that unlock bootloader
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hi roy56120, thanks for your comment.
But i think that you do not read my post, i have unlocked bootloader, but when i try to enter command in fastboot.exe folder , it say that i have to root phone first. Damn, I need fastboot to root but it requires me to roots first???
Fastboot doesn't require rooted phone. You need unlocked bootloader and correct drivers.
You can also relock bootloader and then make OTA update.
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Did i do anything wrong? please see attach image
tungls1 said:
Did i do anything wrong? please see attach image
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is UR bOOTLOADER unloCKED,
ArcMan09 said:
is UR bOOTLOADER unloCKED,
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Did i do st wrong here .
Im now on ICS stock rom, i really want to go back to GB . Please help me!
Type the thread title in to google!
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XperienceD said:
Type the thread title in to google!
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thank you, i did googling many times before i created this topic.
I also look at some threads on your signature but it can't help?
Can u suggest me another way to root my phone?
There are few threads asking the exact same question, and in those threads contains the answer, so if you have actually googled and not found it I am surprised.
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XperienceD said:
[Q] Rooting confusion (LT18i, gb2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.62 )
[Q] How to Root Xperia Arc LT15a 2.3.4 Build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
[Q] Rooting 4.0.2.A.0.62, already have an unlocked bootloader. Help?
[Q] Unable to root Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62
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XperienceD said:
There are few threads asking the exact same question, and in those threads contains the answer, so if you have actually googled and not found it I am surprised.
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dude, i have read all the thread you post. It actually does not go with my case.
arcording to those threads, I found only one way to root on my arc, re-lock bootloader and do root on 2.3.4 .042
But, the thing is, my arc can not re-lock bootloader :-S because of the method to unlock
Then flash back to .42 and try again.
i am using sony lww with gb 2.3.4.imy phone is not rooted proprly.it shows root fail in adb mode.can u help to root it
http://9jr3.qr.ai
Use this then run Doom's rooting toolkit.
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Hi Guys!
I'm sorry if this question has been asked a gazillion times, but I want to know what I'm getting into first as I am new to rooting.
I have a Sony Xperia Ion (LT28i) with Jelly Bean on it (4.1.2). I was simply wondering if the process outlined in this thread would work:
[Tutorial][ION] Flashing Firmware and Rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812168
Once again, sorry for a repeat but I'm not exactly sure about what my firmware is etc.
Thanks!
WGuitar said:
Hi Guys!
I'm sorry if this question has been asked a gazillion times, but I want to know what I'm getting into first as I am new to rooting.
I have a Sony Xperia Ion (LT28i) with Jelly Bean on it (4.1.2). I was simply wondering if the process outlined in this thread would work:
[Tutorial][ION] Flashing Firmware and Rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812168
Once again, sorry for a repeat but I'm not exactly sure about what my firmware is etc.
Thanks!
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yes that will work..go to settings>about phone> and you will find all the info abt ur software versions...u are basically looking for build number here..
Build Number is:
6.2.B.0.211
Therefore since it appears to be the most recent firmware, I can simply skip to the rooting portion of the guide correct?
Thanks, I've been hoping to get my phone rooted to get rid of all the bloatware.
You guys are awesome!
I have attempted to root the device to no avail. Does the firmware have to be flashed over? Or can I use the firmware currently on it. If it has to be flashed over, my phone does not appear to have drivers in the flash tool. Can I flash without installing a driver?
WGuitar said:
I have attempted to root the device to no avail. Does the firmware have to be flashed over? Or can I use the firmware currently on it. If it has to be flashed over, my phone does not appear to have drivers in the flash tool. Can I flash without installing a driver?
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u have an unlocked bootloader or locked???
I believe it is locked as I have not done anything to the phone besides upgrading to JB from ICS. I used the Sony PC Companion to do so as well.
Edit: Bootloader is locked and apparently cannot be unlocked. (According to System info)
WGuitar said:
I believe it is locked as I have not done anything to the phone besides upgrading to JB from ICS. I used the Sony PC Companion to do so as well.
Edit: Bootloader is locked and apparently cannot be unlocked. (According to System info)
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It doesnt matter...can you tell me the steps that you did briefly and where you faced the problem?
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It tells me to use the display system check but it just gets stuck hanging at a white screen on my phone and the program does not continue from there. If you could tell me the version of the root program and which option to use, I might be able to do it, but I've tried a few different versions of it with different options. Not exactly sure what I can do.
Edit: Do I have to flash my firmware before trying to root? It doesn't say anywhere that I have to, however could that be what's not allowing me to root?
WGuitar said:
It tells me to use the display system check but it just gets stuck hanging at a white screen on my phone and the program does not continue from there. If you could tell me the version of the root program and which option to use, I might be able to do it, but I've tried a few different versions of it with different options. Not exactly sure what I can do.
Edit: Do I have to flash my firmware before trying to root? It doesn't say anywhere that I have to, however could that be what's not allowing me to root?
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This method doesnt work with your .211 fw. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460&highlight=root+211+ion
I've tried that thread's root method. All I keep getting is a screen that it pauses at basically indefinitely, and none of the other root options work.
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Hello,
I am attempting to flash my Sony Xperia M phone, to downgrade it from 4.3 to 4.1 (in order to install a custom ROM).
I have downloaded two versions of the 4.1 OS, but neither appear to work.
The problem is, the progress bar indicating how far along the Flashing process is, is stuck at one point forever.
As I understand, it should take only a matter of minutes, but I've left it going for hours at a time, but it never completes.
There seems to be something wrong with the software, or the OS I've downloaded, or the phone itself. I have no idea.
If you are able to suggest ways around this problem, that would be appreciated.
Here's a screenshot and a WebM of the Flashing process.
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Hello,
I am attempting to flash my Sony Xperia M phone, to downgrade it from 4.3 to 4.1 (in order to install a custom ROM).
I have downloaded two versions of the 4.1 OS, but neither appear to work.
The problem is, the progress bar indicating how far along the Flashing process is, is stuck at one point forever.
As I understand, it should take only a matter of minutes, but I've left it going for hours at a time, but it never completes.
There seems to be something wrong with the software, or the OS I've downloaded, or the phone itself. I have no idea.
If you are able to suggest ways around this problem, that would be appreciated.
Here's a screenshot and a WebM of the Flashing process.
http://webm.host/aab87/
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Who told you that you need to downgrade ?? You need the latest firmware version (4.3)
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Zakaria.R said:
Who told you that you need to downgrade ?? You need the latest firmware version (4.3)
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With the phone as it is, I am unable to unlock the bootloader. Only until I downgrade will I be able to unlock the bootloader.
Zakaria.R said:
Who told you that you need to downgrade ?? You need the latest firmware version (4.3)
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As you can see here in the Service Menu, the Rooting Status displays that the Bootloader cannot' be unlocked.
I have read elsewhere online that previous versions of Android on Xperia M allow for this. This is why I wish to downgrade.
I see my friend, I'm afraid even if you upgrade you'll get a "no" but you can always try I hope I'm wrong, unfortunately I never faced this problem, I don't know how to help, sorry man , try using a newer version of flashtool or even older, I don't know how drivers work on Mac but try reinstalling them, whatever could help you..
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Flashtool for OSX isn't working well . Fastboot is working , flashing is not working with me (OSX El CAptain)
I'm running flashtool on a Linux pc or on My Mac with virtual box and windows.
Has anybody found a solution to this problem?
I would like to contact the developer and report the issue, but can't find the info.
Is there an alternative way to flash Xperia phones on a Mac?