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[Q] Preparing my phone to sell,should I just flash the firmware?

Hello guys,
I am selling my phone so I want to remove root and all personal details
I have removed some system apps too
As of now I am on firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42
Should I just flash my phone using LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42.ftf to make it like new,
Will it give me any problem as I am flashing same firmware again?
I am waiting for your replies
Thanks

If your bootloader is locked then use pc companion, seus or flashtool. If you want it as original then pc companion is your best bet as the flashtool files may be generic rather than specific to your country.
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sinkster said:
If your bootloader is locked then use pc companion, seus or flashtool. If you want it as original then pc companion is your best bet as the flashtool files may be generic rather than specific to your country.
sinkster©
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Thanks for your reply sinkster,
PC Companion says that my phone is up to date so I guess I will have to use Flashtool
Hopefully it will remove root and other things that I had done with the phone

xReal said:
Thanks for your reply sinkster,
PC Companion says that my phone is up to date so I guess I will have to use Flashtool
Hopefully it will remove root and other things that I had done with the phone
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You could use the repair function in PCC.
It'll remove root, restore all system apps, etc.

Is there any chance that PC Companion will downgrade the firmware as if that happens then I will have the 0% battery problem?

As far as I know PCC won't downgrade your firmware.

Xperia Arc S Problem. Please Help! :(

Hi Guys.
I need your help. I recently bought a second hand Xperia Arc S from a friend.
It had no problems what-so-ever. When I got it I factory data reset it.
It was working fine. Then I unlocked the bootloader rooted it and install cwm.
It was still fine. I then installed Doomlords kernal and installed Titanium Backup.
I removed all the apps and stuff i did not need or want. I made no ackups of the stock rom or any of the apps. Then today i Hard reset it to find i have no lockscreen i dont here a sound when i recive a call ot text and my camera no longer works also usb is not recognised by the phone, so i can't get to mass storage mode meaning i CAN'T USE SEUS OR PCC!. I then went off today and tried to flash the ICS .ftf and I got errors.
WHAT DO I DO! PLEASE HELP I'M A COMPLETE ANDROID NOOB
Thanks in advanced.
Chris

Try relock the bootloader and fix with seus

androidtechdaily said:
Hi Guys.
I need your help. I recently bought a second hand Xperia Arc S from a friend.
It had no problems what-so-ever. When I got it I factory data reset it.
It was working fine. Then I unlocked the bootloader rooted it and install cwm.
It was still fine. I then installed Doomlords kernal and installed Titanium Backup.
I removed all the apps and stuff i did not need or want. I made no ackups of the stock rom or any of the apps. Then today i Hard reset it to find i have no lockscreen i dont here a sound when i recive a call ot text and my camera no longer works. I then went off today and tried to flash the ICS .ftf and I got errors.
WHAT DO I DO! PLEASE HELP I'M A COMPLETE ANDROID NOOB
Thanks in advanced.
Chris
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May be u Have Deleted Those Important apps from system/app .
Because Some of The Apps Are Required For System To Run Properly.
and Check the Flo95 Guide For REMOVAL oF jUNK apps SAFELY.

LDinisPT said:
Try relock the bootloader and fix with seus
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Thats another problem the usb isnt recognised in the phone.

androidtechdaily said:
Thats another problem the usb isnt recognised in the phone.
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Install the relock via flashtool

LDinisPT said:
Install the relock via flashtool
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Where can i find this relock?
Link by any chance?

androidtechdaily said:
Where can i find this relock?
Link by any chance?
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Use this link http://www.mediafire.com/file/g1b5j712ajx4yjd/Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf

Also my home button does not work. but it works while im in cwm

androidtechdaily said:
Also my home button does not work. but it works while im in cwm
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Use the Back button not the home
(I Have to wait 5 minutes beetween post's)

LDinisPT said:
Use the Menu button not the home
(I Have to wait 5 minutes beetween post's)
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I have relocked BL using flashtool on flashmode. Now what?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324703
Update , or try to fix system by PC companion and/or Update service ...,
IF IT DOES NOT WORK WITH PC COMPANION AND UPDATE SERVICE , then flash the official ROM from Sony , ICS version 4.0.4 Manually using Flash tools ..
here is the OFFICIAL ROM to be flashed through Flashtools , no need to Relock your boot loader to flash it ..
ARC S ONLY ! :
http://hotfile.com/dl/157265387/9dc5d9e/LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.World.1254-2184.7z.html
and To help the thread .. here is NORMAL ARC ONLY ! :
http://www.mediafire.com/?rtoaz2tc6c7bsjc
hope it works for you ..
best regards ..

androidtechdaily said:
I have relocked BL using flashtool on flashmode. Now what?
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Reinstall via SEUS ou PCC

cant connect to pc companion just keeps searching for phone and phone just see's usb as a charger. goin to try generics ics. usaually i get an error while flashing

What is SEUS?

androidtechdaily said:
cant connect to pc companion just keeps searching for phone and phone just see's usb as a charger. goin to try generics ics. usaually i get an error while flashing
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SEUS - Sony Ericsson Update Service
Use the link in upper thread of generic ICS 4.0.4 install with flashtool
You can use this link from Sony http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239

if my bl is locked will flashtool still work?

androidtechdaily said:
if my bl is locked will flashtool still work?
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Of course ..
but flashing Unofficial kernel won't let it boot " as I know .. "
I had this problem when I tried to relock my bl and my mobile died for 5 hours cuz It was on unofficial kernel , I wasn't able to unlock it again , and not able to fix by Update service or pc companion ..
until I found that I should have just flashed the official Rom , then I was able to re-unlock the boot loader ..
and play Hack mode and kill my mobile with Cutom Roms again ...

oh okay. Flashing now

i got another error. will post log now.

androidtechdaily said:
oh okay. Flashing now
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Let us know what happens so we could help yo ..

[Q]Rogers Xperia Arc FastBoot/Recovery/Lock Code Issues

Hey there, I have someone who locked themselves out of their Rogers Sony Xperia Arc and I'm trying to hard reset the device to remove the code and make the phone usable for them again.
Unfortunately as I've done my research it looks more and more like these branded phones can't be put in to fastboot mode so I can't unlock the bootloader. I've attempted to over ride the drivers, I've plugged the device in while off and held menu and I get a green/yellow LED indicator instead of the blue one I need, and have no access to the actual device itself when turned on due to the screen lock.
Can anyone help? I have the FastBoot folders and the USB drivers (x86 and x64) downloaded and ready to go as well as the key.

Flash a stock ftf or use the Update service, done.

XperienceD said:
Flash a stock ftf or use the Update service, done.
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I can't access the recovery menu to put it in to download mode. I must apologize if I sound like I don't know what I'm doing. I've never dealt with a Sony device before. Most of my experience is Samsung with a little HTC.
Could you explain what you mean a little bit better? Maybe link a tutorial? I'd be much obliged.

L33t Masta said:
Could you explain what you mean a little bit better? Maybe link a tutorial? I'd be much obliged.
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XperienceD said:
The Flashtool, Updating, Unbricking & De-Branding:
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have Un-Locked your Bootloader DO NOT UPDATE Over The Air (O.T.A) or YOU WILL BRICK your Device. If you have Bricked then see THIS thread with how to Restore your Phone.
{RECOVER SOFT-brick}[2012 XPERIA's]Recover ALL 2012 XPERIAs from SOFT-brick
[Remote Support] Fully Repair Dead Xperias Arc/Neo/Play/X10/X8/W8/Mini/MiniPro ALL
The Flashtool is simply what it says on the tin, it's a tool that flashes Firmware to your device in a similar manner as SEUS or PC Companion does except the Flashtool requires .ftf files which can be downloaded from your devices General or Development forum. This is generally the preferred method for Repairing your Phone if SEUS or PC Companion aren't an option or you just prefer not to use them. You can also use the Flashtool to flash a Generic .ftf to your device which will remove any Operator Branding from your device.
This video by BlueChipJ explains the process of using the Flashtool...
...or you can use (specific Phones only) the Official Sony Flash Tool. See maxio1998's thread for more info - [TOOL]Official Sony Flash Tool | Unlocked Devices
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dead boot my xperia play.. help

is there a chance to repair my xperia play even if its dead.? the repairman said that its dead boot.. they can't repair it.. (((
please if you have a solution please tell me.. (((

bumblegee09 said:
is there a chance to repair my xperia play even if its dead.? the repairman said that its dead boot.. they can't repair it.. (((
please if you have a solution please tell me.. (((
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What is "dead boot"?
Does phone vibrate when powered on?
Any lights on led?
What happened when you plug it PC? (nothing, something...)
What happened when you press search or back and plug it in pc?
What is your model? i,a,at,x?
How your phone died in first place?
Do you have locked/unlocked bootloader?
What was latest firmware/rom installed on phone?
did you overclock it before it died?
If you just saying "help me, my Play is dead" and not providing any info, then no one will be able to help you. Even worse, no one will be willing to even bother asking questions that you should say in first place...
And yes, one of reason your Play don't work is that motherboard is dead, so no one can help you. Just be ready for that answer even if you don't like it

Bakisha said:
What is "dead boot"?
Does phone vibrate when powered on?
Any lights on led?
What happened when you plug it PC? (nothing, something...)
What happened when you press search or back and plug it in pc?
What is your model? i,a,at,x?
How your phone died in first place?
Do you have locked/unlocked bootloader?
What was latest firmware/rom installed on phone?
did you overclock it before it died?
If you just saying "help me, my Play is dead" and not providing any info, then no one will be able to help you. Even worse, no one will be willing to even bother asking questions that you should say in first place...
And yes, one of reason your Play don't work is that motherboard is dead, so no one can help you. Just be ready for that answer even if you don't like it
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yes it vibrate when i try to pwer it on..
when i plug it led turn green
when i plug it to pc there's something.. like a sound when it is being detected and disconnected.
only flash mode i think..
r800i
when i try to update it to latest version
i dont what bootloader is.. (sorry i'm noob.. it's just my firstime)
2.3.3 i think,, gingerbread..
no
thank you for your time and for trying to help me.. its my first time here in forum

Did you ever try to flash you're phone via sus or flashtool? Dead boot state needs ressurection (JTAG)
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app

bumblegee09 said:
yes it vibrate when i try to pwer it on..
when i plug it led turn green
when i plug it to pc there's something.. like a sound when it is being detected and disconnected.
only flash mode i think..
r800i
when i try to update it to latest version
i dont what bootloader is.. (sorry i'm noob.. it's just my firstime)
2.3.3 i think,, gingerbread..
no
thank you for your time and for trying to help me.. its my first time here in forum
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Well, good news, you Play is not tottaly dead (green light means battery is charging and full)
Do you have drivers installed for phone?
-Try the following:
press and hold back button and while keeping it press connect usb to PC. Now right click on "my computer" and choose "manage". click on "device manager". Do you see anything named "sony" there. What exactly does it say? (something like sa102, unknown,etc...)
-Did you try to flash stock firmware with flashtool?
Guide where to download and use it can be found in thread [GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Flashing A FTF File Using Flashtool
And you can download firmware from Xperia Play Index - ROM'S, FIRMWARE, KERNEL'S, GUIDE'S, THEMES, MOD'S second post, choose file named R800i_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftf
-Did you tried to repair with PC companion?
You can download it from Sony's site
-Did you tried repair with Sony update service?
You can find it here

epipok said:
Did you ever try to flash you're phone via sus or flashtool? Dead boot state needs ressurection (JTAG)
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
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i did try via flashtool and the repairman try sus i think.. he said it is dead boot.. he also said that JTAG something.. i dont know what JTAG is and where can i get or do it.. is it expensive.? coz i don't have that much money

Bakisha said:
Well, good news, you Play is not tottaly dead (green light means battery is charging and full)
Do you have drivers installed for phone?
-Try the following:
press and hold back button and while keeping it press connect usb to PC. Now right click on "my computer" and choose "manage". click on "device manager". Do you see anything named "sony" there. What exactly does it say? (something like sa102, unknown,etc...)
-Did you try to flash stock firmware with flashtool?
Guide where to download and use it can be found in thread [GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Flashing A FTF File Using Flashtool
And you can download firmware from Xperia Play Index - ROM'S, FIRMWARE, KERNEL'S, GUIDE'S, THEMES, MOD'S second post, choose file named R800i_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftf
-Did you tried to repair with PC companion?
You can download it from Sony's site
-Did you tried repair with Sony update service?
You can find it here
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thank you for the good news.. actually the repairman said that only JTAG can repair this.. but i think its so expensive.. i don't have much money..
i see it under device manager>usb controller>SEMC flash device.. do i have to update drivers.?
yes i tried to flash stock firmware.. its says that its finish that i unplug my phone and then open it.. but still only vibrates..
i tried it with PC Companion it says that i have a modified software. and in sony update is also like that..

bumblegee09 said:
thank you for the good news.. actually the repairman said that only JTAG can repair this.. but i think its so expensive.. i don't have much money..
i see it under device manager>usb controller>SEMC flash device.. do i have to update drivers.?
yes i try to flash stock firmware.. its says that its finish that i unplug my phone and then open it.. but still only vibrates..
i tried it with PC Companion it says that i have a modified software. and in sony update is also like that..
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Hm, if PC Companion don't work, try Sony's Emma Software
But i am in doubt that you can repair it yourself if Emma doesn't work

Bakisha said:
Hm, if PC Companion don't work, try Sony's Emma Software
But i am in doubt that you can repair it yourself if Emma doesn't work
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if this doesn't work maybe i have no choice but to repair it via JTAG that repairman says.. but it's expensive
do you know where can i find JTAG.?
thank u so much for your help Bakisha

bumblegee09 said:
if this doesn't work maybe i have no choice but to repair it via JTAG that repairman says.. but it's expensive
thank u so much for your help Bakisha
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It is not impossible, but as i said, for you could be very difficult (since you don't know much about Play's hardware and it's probelms)
As FaiselW said, try also to relock bootloader.
Bricking is common fault when doing OTA update on unlocked bootloader
Check this thread also, it might help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019

Bakisha said:
It is not impossible, but as i said, for you could be very difficult (since you don't know much about Play's hardware and it's probelms)
As FaiselW said, try also to relock bootloader.
Bricking is common fault when doing OTA update on unlocked bootloader
Check this thread also, it might help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019
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i will do what you suggest.. thank you for your effort Bakisha..
sorry for the noob question but what is OTA and bootloader.? what is difference between unlocked and locked bootloader.? sorry again fir noob question..

bumblegee09 said:
i will do what you suggest.. thank you for your effort Bakisha..
sorry for the noob question but what is OTA and bootloader.? what is difference between unlocked and locked bootloader.? sorry again fir noob question..
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OTA update - over the air update
For bootloader, use google...
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app

hi i have xperia m i tried to root but now it just shows the booting wave only ...
i try to flash it with flash tool but flashtool says debugging is off
what can i do? plz help me ...hope u r
thank u

my xperia arc is keep restartig plz help !!!!!!!!

hey all i'm new here and also i'm beginner in android
i have problem with my xperia arc lt15i
it keep restarting
first sony logo is coming then xperia then the home screen and after a few seconds it restart itself doing the same thing again
i tried to flash the stock rom using flashtool but the flashing process stopped at the beginning i think it because the bootloader is locked
plz help me
thank u
note : sorry for my bad english

Wrong. You can still use Flashtool even with a locked bootloader. If you're new to this, I suggest you use the PC Companion to repair your phone since it is easier.
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popthosegaskets said:
Wrong. You can still use Flashtool even with a locked bootloader. If you're new to this, I suggest you use the PC Companion to repair your phone since it is easier.
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thanks for replying but the PC Companion don't recognize the phone because the phone keep rebooting
and i downloaded 2 different stock roms and the flashtool give me the same error

Try using Sony update service and see if it helps.
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popthosegaskets said:
Try using Sony update service and see if it helps.
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i downloaded the latest version of this program and couldn't find my mobile in it

Did you look carefully? Your phone should be listed there.
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