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[Q] Please help: Not able to upgrade OTA or using IMG file

Have a bit of a problem updating back to 4.0.2.A.0.62. Since I got my phone all updates was done via PC Companion until I finally decided to take the big step forward and unlocking the bootloader and removing the sim lock. This was done by jinx13 (Thanks again!) My next big step was to root it simply just to get rid of all the bloatware.
My phone was already on the latest version, 4.0.2.A.0.62 via PC Companion as as I understand from the forums, it cannot be rooted and you have to downgrade and then upgrade OTA to maintain root as updating using PC Companion will remove the root functionality.
I got Flastool version 0.6.8.0 and then obtained the LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World ftf image from jlmc87's post "ARC/ARC S (ROOT.FTF&.IMG)4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World+Flashtool+Ringtones+Other"
I downgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.42 without a hitch, then removed all the crap using constin's post "The Complete Comprehensive List of System Apps for Xperia Arc" as guidance. I then checked the OTA update and 4.0.2.A.0.62 was listed as available. I then proceeded to download and instaal this upgrade. The phone went through the motions of rebooting a few times and appeared to be upgrading but in the end a dialogue box shows "Software update. Could not install new software version. Try again" I have tried about seven times with the same end result before giving up on this option.
Next I tried to upgrade with a .img and proceeded to download Pre-rooted_LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.img also from jlmc87's post, but how do I install this?
I searched a bit on the forums but could not get instructions suitable for a n00b like me to follow, so it was mostly trial and error and a lot more searching.
Once again I used flashtool and this time round I selected to flash using "Fastboot mode". In the fastboot toolbox I then selected "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB) and once this was done and drivers installed I selected the option "Select kernel to Flash" I selected the image and the process started.
I thought I did it and my phone is now back to the latest version whilst maintaining root, but unfortunately I got excited way too soon as the upgrade was not successfull as the "Image wont fit because the partition is too small"
Could this too small partition also be the reason why OTA upgrade didnt work? What to do next? Any help and advice greatly appreciated.
Here is the output of the logfile:
24/039/2012 00:39:27 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
24/040/2012 00:40:09 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Flashtool\firmwares\Pre-rooted_LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.img
24/040/2012 00:40:09 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
24/040/2012 00:40:35 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (231660 KB)...
(bootloader) USB download speed was 9191kB/s
OKAY [ 25.993s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Flash of partition 'boot' requested
(bootloader) S1 partID 0x00000003, block 0x00000280-0x000002e3
FAILED (remote: Image won't fit, partition too small!)
finished. total time: 25.996s
24/040/2012 00:40:35 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
24/041/2012 00:41:20 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-03-23_12-21-56.log
24/021/2012 01:21:13 - INFO - Device will now exit fastboot mode and start booting into system
24/021/2012 01:21:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/021/2012 01:21:29 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
24/021/2012 01:21:29 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
24/021/2012 01:21:31 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/021/2012 01:21:33 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
24/021/2012 01:21:33 - INFO - Connected device : LT15
24/021/2012 01:21:34 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.0 (2011-08-14 23:46:58 CDT) multi-call binary.
24/021/2012 01:21:34 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
24/021/2012 01:21:55 - INFO - Root Access Allowed

JJD809 said:
Have a bit of a problem updating back to 4.0.2.A.0.62. Since I got my phone all updates was done via PC Companion until I finally decided to take the big step forward and unlocking the bootloader and removing the sim lock. This was done by jinx13 (Thanks again!) My next big step was to root it simply just to get rid of all the bloatware.
My phone was already on the latest version, 4.0.2.A.0.62 via PC Companion as as I understand from the forums, it cannot be rooted and you have to downgrade and then upgrade OTA to maintain root as updating using PC Companion will remove the root functionality.
I got Flastool version 0.6.8.0 and then obtained the LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World ftf image from jlmc87's post "ARC/ARC S (ROOT.FTF&.IMG)4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World+Flashtool+Ringtones+Other"
I downgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.42 without a hitch, then removed all the crap using constin's post "The Complete Comprehensive List of System Apps for Xperia Arc" as guidance. I then checked the OTA update and 4.0.2.A.0.62 was listed as available. I then proceeded to download and instaal this upgrade. The phone went through the motions of rebooting a few times and appeared to be upgrading but in the end a dialogue box shows "Software update. Could not install new software version. Try again" I have tried about seven times with the same end result before giving up on this option.
Next I tried to upgrade with a .img and proceeded to download Pre-rooted_LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.img also from jlmc87's post, but how do I install this?
I searched a bit on the forums but could not get instructions suitable for a n00b like me to follow, so it was mostly trial and error and a lot more searching.
Once again I used flashtool and this time round I selected to flash using "Fastboot mode". In the fastboot toolbox I then selected "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB) and once this was done and drivers installed I selected the option "Select kernel to Flash" I selected the image and the process started.
I thought I did it and my phone is now back to the latest version whilst maintaining root, but unfortunately I got excited way too soon as the upgrade was not successfull as the "Image wont fit because the partition is too small"
Could this too small partition also be the reason why OTA upgrade didnt work? What to do next? Any help and advice greatly appreciated.
Here is the output of the logfile:
24/039/2012 00:39:27 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
24/040/2012 00:40:09 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Flashtool\firmwares\Pre-rooted_LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.img
24/040/2012 00:40:09 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
24/040/2012 00:40:35 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (231660 KB)...
(bootloader) USB download speed was 9191kB/s
OKAY [ 25.993s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Flash of partition 'boot' requested
(bootloader) S1 partID 0x00000003, block 0x00000280-0x000002e3
FAILED (remote: Image won't fit, partition too small!)
finished. total time: 25.996s
24/040/2012 00:40:35 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
24/041/2012 00:41:20 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-03-23_12-21-56.log
24/021/2012 01:21:13 - INFO - Device will now exit fastboot mode and start booting into system
24/021/2012 01:21:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/021/2012 01:21:29 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
24/021/2012 01:21:29 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
24/021/2012 01:21:31 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/021/2012 01:21:33 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
24/021/2012 01:21:33 - INFO - Connected device : LT15
24/021/2012 01:21:34 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.0 (2011-08-14 23:46:58 CDT) multi-call binary.
24/021/2012 01:21:34 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
24/021/2012 01:21:55 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
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Dude, once you unlock the bootloader, you must not update your phone using any of the Sony update utilities like pc companion or ota update service.This would brick your phone.
Go to general section of this forum and search for the thread named. "FOTA Bricked devices" or something like that...The thread will guide you on how to get your phone back to normal.And the download links in the first post are not working I guess,so navigate yourself to the 16 or 17th pages of that thread to find the working download links.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA

Hi KingWickedd, thanks for your comments. My phone is not bricked, it is fine, all I want is to upgrade it to firmware version 4.0.2.A.0.62 whilst still maintaining root. Currently it is still on 4.0.2.A.0.42
I will not upgrate using PC Companion or OTA but can not install a pre-rooted IMG image of .62 firmware.

JJD809 said:
Once again I used flashtool and this time round I selected to flash using "Fastboot mode". In the fastboot toolbox I then selected "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB) and once this was done and drivers installed I selected the option "Select kernel to Flash" I selected the image and the process started.
I thought I did it and my phone is now back to the latest version whilst maintaining root, but unfortunately I got excited way too soon as the upgrade was not successfull as the "Image wont fit because the partition is too small"
Could this too small partition also be the reason why OTA upgrade didnt work? What to do next? Any help and advice greatly appreciated.
Here is the output of the logfile:
24/039/2012 00:39:27 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
24/040/2012 00:40:09 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Flashtool\firmwares\Pre-rooted_LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.img
24/040/2012 00:40:09 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
24/040/2012 00:40:35 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (231660 KB)...
(bootloader) USB download speed was 9191kB/s
OKAY [ 25.993s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Flash of partition 'boot' requested
(bootloader) S1 partID 0x00000003, block 0x00000280-0x000002e3
FAILED (remote: Image won't fit, partition too small!)
finished. total time: 25.996s
24/040/2012 00:40:35 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
24/041/2012 00:41:20 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-03-23_12-21-56.log
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OMG! You are trying to flash a system image in the boot partition!?
Instead of using Flash Tool, use fastboot and command prompt to flash the img file to the system partition.
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
Remember to download the fastboot package and then copy the img file to fastboot folder, rename it to system.img and run the above code in the command prompt after navigating to the fastboot directory.
Or simply use this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551073
Remember to flash that img file to "system" partition and not the boot partition.

Thank you very much!! That did the trick!! Thanks for pointing out the huge mistake I (almost) made!!
I updated using QuickIMG

[Q] How to root xperia ion 6.1.e.3.7 with unlocked bootloader??

[QUES]Can someone show me all the step to get rooted xperia ion build 6.1.e.3.7 unlocked bootloader ???

Easy
So u have a unlocked bootloader. Just flash this kernel and u will get root acces
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047456
From My Xperia S With XTX7 ROM

I have try to flash it, it say my phone must be rooted first, what kernel should i apply GI_Kernel-v5_Cwm_10012013.zip - 9 MB or Stock_Kernel_6.1.E.3.7_Root.elf
i select Stock_Kernel_6.1.E.3.7_Root.elf and flash with flashtool
17/055/2013 23:55:53 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
17/055/2013 23:55:54 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
17/055/2013 23:55:54 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
17/056/2013 23:56:02 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
17/056/2013 23:56:03 - INFO - Connected device : LT28
17/056/2013 23:56:03 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
17/056/2013 23:56:03 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 3.0.8+1.0.21100-30145-01972-g0f71270 / Build number : 6.1.E.3.7
17/056/2013 23:56:14 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
17/056/2013 23:56:14 - INFO - Device Status: ADB mode
17/056/2013 23:56:16 - INFO - Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via ADB)
17/056/2013 23:56:31 - INFO - Device will soon enter fastboot mode
17/056/2013 23:56:32 - INFO - Device disconnected
17/056/2013 23:56:34 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
17/056/2013 23:56:36 - INFO - Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via Fastboot)
17/056/2013 23:56:36 - INFO - Device will soon reboot back into fastboot mode
17/056/2013 23:56:37 - INFO - Device disconnected
17/056/2013 23:56:39 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
17/056/2013 23:56:47 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Stock_Kernel_6.1.E.3.7_Root.elf
17/056/2013 23:56:47 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
17/056/2013 23:56:47 - INFO - sending 'boot' (10869 KB)...
17/056/2013 23:56:47 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
17/056/2013 23:56:47 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.010s
17/056/2013 23:56:47 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (10869 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.010s
17/056/2013 23:56:47 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
17/057/2013 23:57:54 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\esktop\Stock_Kernel_6.1.E.3.7_Root.elf
17/057/2013 23:57:54 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
17/057/2013 23:57:54 - INFO - sending 'boot' (10869 KB)...
17/057/2013 23:57:54 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
17/057/2013 23:57:54 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.009s
17/057/2013 23:57:54 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (10869 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.009s
17/057/2013 23:57:54 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
17/058/2013 23:58:14 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox
17/058/2013 23:58:17 - INFO - Device disconnected
Sent from my LT28h using xda app-developers app

Are u sure ur bootloader is unlocked?
From My Xperia S With XTX7 ROM
---------- Post added at 05:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:36 PM ----------
Bro u did some mistakes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047456
Just go there and pls read the instructions carefully.. U got error because u did not read it carefully...
First read all and understand what they mentioned there... This time u will get it.. Go ahead bro.. Best of luck
From My Xperia S With XTX7 ROM

Problem solved. Rooted my xperia ion
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium

Fine
davidronaldo said:
Problem solved. Rooted my xperia ion
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium
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Congrats mate... Keep it up... and ask any help.. will do if possible...
Going to buy a Ion next week...

Help plz

i have LT18i rom ics 4.0.4 rooted by DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su_2 and i could not flash any kernel .. show this log from flashtool:
10/024/2013 17:24:38 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
10/024/2013 17:24:38 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
10/024/2013 17:24:38 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
10/024/2013 17:24:43 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
10/025/2013 17:25:00 - INFO - Flash canceled
10/025/2013 17:25:24 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
10/025/2013 17:25:24 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
10/025/2013 17:25:44 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): F:\======Phone dossier (3)======\arc s\[ROM][ICS][24][ArcsPro]Revolution ICS HD™[build 7][REVOLUTION]Z-Styled\boot_anzu_bat.img
10/025/2013 17:25:44 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
10/025/2013 17:25:44 - INFO - sending 'boot' (5224 KB)...
10/025/2013 17:25:44 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
10/025/2013 17:25:44 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.001s
10/025/2013 17:25:44 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (5224 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.001s
10/025/2013 17:25:44 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
10/025/2013 17:25:56 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox
10/026/2013 17:26:42 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/026/2013 17:26:55 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
10/027/2013 17:27:03 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
10/027/2013 17:27:03 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
10/027/2013 17:27:17 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): F:\======Phone dossier (3)======\arc s\[ROM][ICS][24][ArcsPro]Revolution ICS HD™[build 7][REVOLUTION]Z-Styled\boot_anzu_bat.img
10/027/2013 17:27:17 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
10/027/2013 17:27:17 - INFO - sending 'boot' (5224 KB)...
10/027/2013 17:27:17 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
10/027/2013 17:27:17 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.002s
10/027/2013 17:27:17 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (5224 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.002s
10/027/2013 17:27:17 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
10/027/2013 17:27:27 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
10/027/2013 17:27:32 - INFO - Fetching connected device info
10/027/2013 17:27:32 - INFO - Connected device info: [ BX90371ZL8&ZLP ]
10/027/2013 17:27:49 - INFO - Device will now exit fastboot mode and start booting into system
10/027/2013 17:27:49 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/027/2013 17:27:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/028/2013 17:28:16 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/031/2013 17:31:27 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox
10/037/2013 17:37:01 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
10/038/2013 17:38:36 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/040/2013 17:40:32 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
10/041/2013 17:41:28 - INFO - Selected LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf
10/041/2013 17:41:28 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
10/041/2013 17:41:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
10/041/2013 17:41:32 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/041/2013 17:41:34 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Reading device information
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Current device : LT18i - BX90371ZL8 - 1254-2284_R1I - 1253-8238_4.1.B.0.587 - WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.587
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Processing loader
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Checking header
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Flashing data
10/041/2013 17:41:38 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
10/041/2013 17:41:38 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
10/041/2013 17:41:38 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
10/041/2013 17:41:38 - INFO - Checking header
10/041/2013 17:41:38 - INFO - Flashing data
10/041/2013 17:41:40 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/041/2013 17:41:40 - INFO - Flashing finished.
10/041/2013 17:41:40 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
10/041/2013 17:41:40 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
10/041/2013 17:41:40 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/041/2013 17:41:43 - INFO - Device disconnected
please help to flash stock kernel...... thanks

Unlock your bootloader if you want to use custom kernels.
Code:
INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
This error means, that your device does not have an unlocked bootloader.

a xperia arc, broken?
hey guys, hmm,
I was hesitating about posting here, but now that I have no choice.. -_-''.
I installed this ROM, ultimate HD 3.0.2 on my xperia arc with locked bootloader, successfully, but the keyboard was not working, and i found no soultion, so I thought about reinstalling it, but this time I remembered that, somewhere, I read that I could install the version for xperia arc s, unfortunately, at this moment, I got stupid enough to do it u_u''.
So now you understand that I installed ultimate HD for xperia arc s on my xperia arc, and the result was===> guess what!
My xperia arc never booted successfully after that: the sony screen appears, than the phone reboots, and does the same thing again and again. I don't even have to push the power on/off button, it just shows the sony screen and keeps rebooting whenever the battery is connected..
I know for quite sure that my phone is broken, but isn't there any chance that I can repare it xD?
I'm a student, and I sincerely got no money for buying a new one -_-.
PS: when pushing the volume-down button, I can not access the recovery.
I hope my english and my phone's situation are not too much catastrophic.
Thank you.
I'm new here so I'm not quite sure if this is the right place for my post.

ilbreebchi said:
hey guys, hmm,
I was hesitating about posting here, but now that I have no choice.. -_-''.
I installed this ROM, ultimate HD 3.0.2 on my xperia arc with locked bootloader, successfully, but the keyboard was not working, and i found no soultion, so I thought about reinstalling it, but this time I remembered that, somewhere, I read that I could install the version for xperia arc s, unfortunately, at this moment, I got stupid enough to do it u_u''.
So now you understand that I installed ultimate HD for xperia arc s on my xperia arc, and the result was===> guess what!
My xperia arc never booted successfully after that: the sony screen appears, than the phone reboots, and does the same thing again and again. I don't even have to push the power on/off button, it just shows the sony screen and keeps rebooting whenever the battery is connected..
I know for quite sure that my phone is broken, but isn't there any chance that I can repare it xD?
I'm a student, and I sincerely got no money for buying a new one -_-.
PS: when pushing the volume-down button, I can not access the recovery.
I hope my english and my phone's situation are not too much catastrophic.
Thank you.
I'm new here so I'm not quite sure if this is the right place for my post.
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Flash stock .587 or .13 ftf with flashtool
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

I'm afraid
rikadrahman said:
Flash stock .587 or .13 ftf with flashtool
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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I'm afraid that flashtool doesn't get the phone connected

ilbreebchi said:
I'm afraid that flashtool doesn't get the phone connected
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Install drivers, it is in flash tool folder
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

Ur phone has locked bootloader so it's still intact...
All u need to do is flash a stock Rom
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 02:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:13 AM ----------
Flash stock Rom as guided above....
For details check out the forum for tutorials...
And if ur phone is dead :*) not responding at all I will suggest u 2 try the se recovery tool...
Download and install on ur pc...
And follow the instructions....
I personally recovered mine twice when I was new to all this
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

[Q] It doesn't make sense installing custom kernel via flash tool

Sorry for this noob question.. I'm trying to flash a custom kernel in my arc s and it fails,It says "The device must be rooted" even tough my device is rooted here's the flash tool log.
18/012/2014 00:12:19 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
18/012/2014 00:12:19 - INFO - Connected device : SonyEricson Xperia Arc S
18/012/2014 00:12:19 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.21.1-Stericson (2013-07-08 15:58:11 BST) multi-call binary.
18/012/2014 00:12:19 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.1.B.1.13
18/012/2014 00:12:19 - INFO - Checking root access
18/012/2014 00:12:21 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
18/023/2014 00:23:17 - INFO - Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via ADB)
18/023/2014 00:23:24 - INFO - Device will soon enter fastboot mode
18/023/2014 00:23:25 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/023/2014 00:23:27 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
18/023/2014 00:23:55 - INFO - Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via Fastboot)
18/023/2014 00:23:55 - INFO - Device will soon reboot back into fastboot mode
18/023/2014 00:23:55 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/023/2014 00:23:57 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
18/024/2014 00:24:11 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\Computer\Desktop\smart phone management\LuPuS_anzu_Stock-gB+iCsv16-full(4).img
18/024/2014 00:24:11 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
18/024/2014 00:24:11 - INFO - sending 'boot' (7296 KB)...
18/024/2014 00:24:11 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
18/024/2014 00:24:11 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.001s
18/024/2014 00:24:11 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (7296 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.001s
Please help me guys I'm a total newbie,Thanks!
BTW I'm using Honami ROM Superlative edition I'm trying to install LUPUS V16

Is your device unlocked?
I mean, you NEED the bootloader to be unlock to flash a custom kernel. It's a different thing from root.
There is a tutorial in the sony website:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Or, there is an option (i guess in the flastool thread) for testing if you had (or not) the bootloader unlock

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yes sir my bootloader is unlocked.Thanks for your reply

Try to use QuickIMG to flash kernel bro.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551073

type *#*#7378423#*#* in your phone
Service Info -> Configuration
is there
Bootloader unlocked: Yes
then your bootloader is open

Thanks!
thanks guys my bootloader is unlocked.. thanks for your help! but i noticed a problem my standby battery drains super fast in 7hr stand by I loose 45% of my battery I tried so many roms and the results are the same. I guess the phone is old.. anyway thanks your help guys

[Q] Bootloader problem, or damaged bootloader?

When I try to flash a new kernel flashtools give me this error, some good soul is out there to help me ?
14/051/2015 16:51:36 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
14/051/2015 16:51:36 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
14/051/2015 16:51:39 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/051/2015 16:51:52 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
14/052/2015 16:52:27 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\Ronan\Downloads\DXEngine-Fast.img
14/052/2015 16:52:27 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
14/052/2015 16:52:27 - INFO - sending 'boot' (6808 KB)...
14/052/2015 16:52:27 - INFO - FAILED (remote: Unrecognized command, bork!)
14/052/2015 16:52:27 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.001s
14/052/2015 16:52:27 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (6808 KB)...
FAILED (remote: Unrecognized command, bork!)
finished. total time: 0.001s
14/052/2015 16:52:27 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
I also try'ed lupus kernel and get same error.

have you made sure you have the fastboot drivers installed? is it recognized in fastboot?

Lordomn said:
have you made sure you have the fastboot drivers installed? is it recognized in fastboot?
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Yes, its all installed, strange is that I was on lupus gb/ics when I had this problem, then I thought it was just flash the sotck firmware then was goinf to be fixed.. But not problem still there, and I relock and unlock it again., same results.

I can't even root my device, someone please help :crying: :crying:
15/003/2015 14:03:17 - INFO - Connected device : SonyEricson Xperia Play
15/003/2015 14:03:17 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
15/003/2015 14:03:17 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.0.2.A.0.79
15/003/2015 14:03:55 - INFO - Decrypting C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue.enc to C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue
15/003/2015 14:03:57 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
15/003/2015 14:03:57 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\busybox\1.20.2\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
15/003/2015 14:03:58 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\su to /data/local/tmp/su
15/003/2015 14:03:58 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
15/003/2015 14:03:59 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
15/004/2015 14:04:18 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced
15/005/2015 14:05:18 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
15/005/2015 14:05:18 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work
15/005/2015 14:05:18 - INFO - Cleaning files

HUEguy said:
I can't even root my device, someone please help :crying: :crying:
15/003/2015 14:03:17 - INFO - Connected device : SonyEricson Xperia Play
15/003/2015 14:03:17 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
15/003/2015 14:03:17 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.0.2.A.0.79
15/003/2015 14:03:55 - INFO - Decrypting C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue.enc to C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue
15/003/2015 14:03:57 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
15/003/2015 14:03:57 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\busybox\1.20.2\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
15/003/2015 14:03:58 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\su to /data/local/tmp/su
15/003/2015 14:03:58 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
15/003/2015 14:03:59 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
15/004/2015 14:04:18 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced
15/005/2015 14:05:18 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
15/005/2015 14:05:18 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work
15/005/2015 14:05:18 - INFO - Cleaning files
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Zergrush work for up to .42 firmware
For later (.62 .69 .79 or .84) firmwares use eroot
Edit: Is DXEngine-Fast.img even a kernel for xperia play?

Bakisha said:
Zergrush work for up to .42 firmware
For later (.62 .69 .79 or .84) firmwares use eroot
Edit: Is DXEngine-Fast.img even a kernel for xperia play?
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Yeah, well, the site I download it was saying that, but even this or lupus kernel(v12 gb or v7 GB/ICS) I can't flash it, always got that error message
Edit: Eroot works, thanks a lot!

HUEguy said:
Yeah, well, the site I download it was saying that, but even this or lupus kernel(v12 gb or v7 GB/ICS) I can't flash it, always got that error message
Edit: Eroot works, thanks a lot!
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Ah, you mean extremekernel (i didn't know exact kernel filename).
My guess is that you still have locked bootloader.
If you unlocked bootloader with official sony's method, then i don't know what might be the problem

Bakisha said:
Ah, you mean extremekernel (i didn't know exact kernel filename).
My guess is that you still have locked bootloader.
If you unlocked bootloader with official sony's method, then i don't know what might be the problem
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I've unlock it via flashtools, I relock again and I will try the official sony method, then I will let you know if I still have the problem. Its strange cause before this happen I flashed kernels whitout any problem then flashtools started to give this error

@Bakisha , I was see the comments on the video of the "How to unlock the boot loader of an Xperia device" from sonydev channel and the comments people was saying something about losing the DRM key with that method and camera or bravia engine not working, is it safe to do that on the xplay ?

HUEguy said:
@Bakisha , I was see the comments on the video of the "How to unlock the boot loader of an Xperia device" from sonydev channel and the comments people was saying something about losing the DRM key with that method and camera or bravia engine not working, is it safe to do that on the xplay ?
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No, for Xperia Play it doesn't matter (it matter for Xperia 2013+ phones). Once you unlock bootloader, you don't need to relock it ever again.
As i said, i don't know why you can't flash kernel, but here is some general tips:
-reinstall/update flashtool
-reinstall all drivers from device manager related to xPlay
-try different usb cable
-try different (all) usb ports
-try on different pc
-try kernels in ftf format
-redownload kernel you are trying to flash
-try unlocking your bootloader with official Sony's method

Bakisha said:
No, for Xperia Play it doesn't matter (it matter for Xperia 2013+ phones). Once you unlock bootloader, you don't need to relock it ever again.
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Yeah finally works on windows 8 with latest flashtool version, thank you so much for your answers, it helped me a lot.