So here's what I did so far... The bootloader was unlocked, so I rooted the phone, installed clockwork. I spent hours reading about kernels and the different roms but wasn' really getting anywhere. Since my phone needed to be taken to get repaired anyway I decided to just choose a rom and install it from the guide i was using.
I backed up using clockwork, formatted and installed, and it said it was fine. But when I reboot it just hangs on the Sony Ericsson screen, have to take battery out to turn it off....what can I do now? I can't load the backup image because it won't let me load clockwork. did this happen because I didn't install a custom kernel first?
renvaar said:
So here's what I did so far... The bootloader was unlocked, so I rooted the phone, installed clockwork. I spent hours reading about kernels and the different roms but wasn' really getting anywhere. Since my phone needed to be taken to get repaired anyway I decided to just choose a rom and install it from the guide i was using.
I backed up using clockwork, formatted and installed, and it said it was fine. But when I reboot it just hangs on the Sony Ericsson screen, have to take battery out to turn it off....what can I do now? I can't load the backup image because it won't let me load clockwork. did this happen because I didn't install a custom kernel first?
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flash another kernel (supported for your rom always)
boot on cwm
factory reset
mounts and storage > format system
advanced > wipe dalvik cache
advanced > wipe battery stats
flash your desirable rom, flash wifi modules and try again fresh
renvaar said:
So here's what I did so far... The bootloader was unlocked, so I rooted the phone, installed clockwork. I spent hours reading about kernels and the different roms but wasn' really getting anywhere. Since my phone needed to be taken to get repaired anyway I decided to just choose a rom and install it from the guide i was using.
I backed up using clockwork, formatted and installed, and it said it was fine. But when I reboot it just hangs on the Sony Ericsson screen, have to take battery out to turn it off....what can I do now? I can't load the backup image because it won't let me load clockwork. did this happen because I didn't install a custom kernel first?
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Your kernel is stock and bootloader locked? If so then download pc companion and do a repair and if your bootloader is unlocked then download a stock ftf file for your phone and flash it with flashtool. I had exactly same problem with flashing custom firmwares on my Arc s but after few tries I realized that i need to format every partition excluding sdcard in a "mounts and storage" sub-menu.
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Retrosid said:
flash another kernel (supported for your rom always)
boot on cwm
factory reset
mounts and storage > format system
advanced > wipe dalvik cache
advanced > wipe battery stats
flash your desirable rom, flash wifi modules and try again fresh
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I think his bootloader is locked because he lost a recovery after flashing new rom. His CWM was probably installed with x-parts.
as I said... it wont let me go as far as being able to load up clockwork...
thanks pypcier, I'm trying flashtool now... but I get this error...
18/036/2013 18:36:40 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/036/2013 18:36:53 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Selected LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global.ftf
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Reading device information
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Current device : LT15i - CB5A1FEFCM - 1247-1061_R7D - 1241-4324_4.0.2.A.0.42 - WORLD-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.42
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Processing loader
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Checking header
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Ending flash session
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
Can you tick a "no final verification" box and try again?
it changes to this if i check the button...
18/052/2013 18:52:28 - INFO - Selected LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global.ftf
18/052/2013 18:52:28 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
18/052/2013 18:52:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
18/052/2013 18:52:29 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
18/052/2013 18:52:29 - INFO - Reading device information
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Start Flashing
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Processing loader
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Checking header
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Ending flash session
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Device disconnected
EDIT: it did that the first time, then i try the same way again and it gives me the previous error. would an older ftf make a difference?
You are sure that your bootloader is unlocked? Have you ever flashed a custom kernel using fastboot? If yes then try to flash custom kernel with recovery. If this wont help then try to update and reinstall your flashtool and download newest stock ftf for your phone.
I'm pretty sure it is, as I remember having a similar problem a long time ago and flashing it. problem is I don't have the old files i used before, and I can't find any downloads that work in my country..
Error code from your flashtool log looks like there is a problem with acquiring permission to flash a firmware and that suggests that your bootloader is locked. Try to download pc companion from sony site and do a repair. If your bootloader is locked this will restore your phone to stock and if your bootloader is unlocked then pcc wont recognize your phone.
just tried pc companion. it asks me to swipe the bar down, but as I can't get past the logo it wont work. so repair just hangs there...
What bar... I don't understand what you are talking about. For a repair with pc companion you don't even need to turn on your phone you just click update button and then small blue "repair" text in a popup window then firmware is downloaded and you are asked to turn off your phone and connect usb cable while holding a back button.
I found your previous thread and It looks like your bootloader is unlocked because OTA update bricked your phone. I have a link to a ftf you used last time to repair your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707 (its inside of this archive with complete but outdated flashtool and drivers) but you should try a pcc first so we will be sure if your bootloader is locked or not.
renvaar said:
just tried pc companion. it asks me to swipe the bar down, but as I can't get past the logo it wont work. so repair just hangs there...
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Use this http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...ocked-xperia-smartphones-video-beta-download/ if your bootloader is unlocked it will return it to stock if it does not connect it means your bootloader is locked.It is a new beta tool from sony for the arc:good:
tallman43 said:
Use this http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...ocked-xperia-smartphones-video-beta-download/ if your bootloader is unlocked it will return it to stock if it does not connect it means your bootloader is locked.It is a new beta tool from sony for the arc:good:
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Wow its great I hadn't heard of this before.
pypcier said:
Wow its great I didn't heard of this before.
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Yep it's a good tool to return to stock and also to check if your bootloader is unlocked (Because it only works on unlocked bootloaders) Arc & couple other devices are supported but they are going to make more devices available:good:
pypcier said:
Wow its great I hadn't heard of this before.
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You would have had you browsed the stickys.
XperienceD said:
You would have had you browsed the stickys.
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I'm not going to read through every new sticky just to make you happy.
pypcier said:
I'm not going to read through every new sticky just to make you happy.
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Mines been there while, and People shouldn't read them to please anyone, they should read them, especially when new, to LEARN.
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So yeah first of all i'm massive dong!
now we got that out of the way. i wanted to install a custom rom to my play. not knowing much about it i got a friend who's into thw whole custom roms etc to help.
he guided me thought it and said it would be ok to flash a CWM rom onto the play without unlocking the bootloader so i did. now the phone wont swich on just the sony ericsson logo and then just a triangle symbol then nothing.
looking about i tried using flashtool and the generic firmware ftf file and it kees failing at 61% *Log file at the bottom* ive also tried sonys own repair applications and for some reason it wont even open. so yeah pretty sure we've duffed the thing but heck thats why i came to you lot!
any help from you fine lot would be extremely appreciated and i thank you for reading.
and yes im a noob, fool,herpa derp etc etc etc.
Selected R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_UK.ftf
28/034/2012 04:34:24 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
28/034/2012 04:34:27 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
28/034/2012 04:34:27 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
28/034/2012 04:34:27 - INFO - Reading device information
28/034/2012 04:34:27 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
28/034/2012 04:34:27 - INFO - Start Flashing
28/034/2012 04:34:27 - INFO - Flashing loader
28/034/2012 04:34:29 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
28/034/2012 04:34:29 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
28/034/2012 04:34:29 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
28/034/2012 04:34:31 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
28/034/2012 04:34:32 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
28/034/2012 04:34:33 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
28/034/2012 04:34:36 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
28/034/2012 04:34:36 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
28/034/2012 04:34:47 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
28/035/2012 04:35:42 - INFO - Ending flash session
28/035/2012 04:35:42 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
28/035/2012 04:35:42 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Your play is not dead ;-).
I don't why but for some reasons, I can't use all the Stock ftf's to get my play back to stock. For me only the HK version really works.
So maybe just switch the ftf file, restart pc first, and see if it gets onto your play.
Have you installed the drivers that comes with flashtool ?
- > But yeah, Flashtool + Stock rom ftf is the way to go.
For the future. Roms sometime work on locked bootloaders and others will not. Always read the dev's thread first . Saves a whole lot of trouble.
sashake said:
Your play is not dead ;-).
I don't why but for some reasons, I can't use all the Stock ftf's to get my play back to stock. For me only the HK version really works.
So maybe just switch the ftf file, restart pc first, and see if it gets onto your play.
Have you installed the drivers that comes with flashtool ?
- > But yeah, Flashtool + Stock rom ftf is the way to go.
For the future. Roms sometime work on locked bootloaders and others will not. Always read the dev's thread first . Saves a whole lot of trouble.
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Stayed up all night and eventually got a 2.3.2 ftf file to fully install then had to install a proper 2.3.4 ftf and update through the installed update manager but i'm back up and running!
see we did read the rom thread but there was no install instructions at the start just the files and screenshots :S it was this one here we were gonna do the kernel switch after cause he said it would be fine to flash it first then do the kernel later on :S
Hi everybody,
I've a Xperia Arc LT15i and tried to update to ICS using PC Companion. However, after the progress bar was about 50%, an error message appeared, saying that it was not possible to complete, and to try again later. I tried several times again, with the same result. Then, tried to update using Update Service, without success too.
As the official update software weren't working, I decided to flash some roms using Flashtool. Althouth it looked promissing, most of the roms I tried can't be fully flashed (both GB and ICS). Following several tips found here, I tried to use older Flashtool releases, different roms, restarted my computer, check the "No final verification" option... Nothing worked.
The only thing I noticed is that, if I remove the system.sin from the ftt files, specially from GB roms, the flash successfully finishes. But, after that, if I try to flash only the remaining system.sin file, it always fails...
Please, I would really appreciate some advice to make my Xperia Arc work again.
Thanks in advance!
Post full Flashtool log please.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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post the flashtool log so we can help you .., ~
SubScorpion said:
Hi everybody,
I've a Xperia Arc LT15i and tried to update to ICS using PC Companion. However, after the progress bar was about 50%, an error message appeared, saying that it was not possible to complete, and to try again later. I tried several times again, with the same result. Then, tried to update using Update Service, without success too.
As the official update software weren't working, I decided to flash some roms using Flashtool. Althouth it looked promissing, most of the roms I tried can't be fully flashed (both GB and ICS). Following several tips found here, I tried to use older Flashtool releases, different roms, restarted my computer, check the "No final verification" option... Nothing worked.
The only thing I noticed is that, if I remove the system.sin from the ftt files, specially from GB roms, the flash successfully finishes. But, after that, if I try to flash only the remaining system.sin file, it always fails...
Please, I would really appreciate some advice to make my Xperia Arc work again.
Thanks in advance!
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what about bl? locked or unlocked?
and what roms you tried custom or stock?
I had the same prob , the thing was,
you need to clean syste,data,catch (on "mount" menu<cant remember the corect path>)
and other catch folders thru CWM.
Just do it. you will be fine
creative_md said:
what about bl? locked or unlocked?
and what roms you tried custom or stock?
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chathudagr8 said:
I had the same prob , the thing was,
you need to clean syste,data,catch (on "mount" menu<cant remember the corect path>)
and other catch folders thru CWM.
Just do it. you will be fine
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Lolwat guys.
There is nothing to do with custom ROMs or bootloader at here.
He clearly said, he is attempting to install stock firmware via Flashtool. There is not even a word about custom stuff.
And bootloader has nothing to do with Flashtool in that case.
Thank you guys for the replies.
Here is the latest logs - actually, it failed when flashing the amss.sin w/ Flashtool 0.6.9.1:
Code:
22/003/2012 21:03:48 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
22/003/2012 21:03:48 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.9.1 built on 2012-04-09 19:22:19
22/003/2012 21:03:48 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
22/003/2012 21:03:54 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/004/2012 21:04:26 - INFO - Selected LT15a arc_v2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic America.ftf
22/004/2012 21:04:26 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/004/2012 21:04:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Reading device information
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Start Flashing
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Flashing loader
22/004/2012 21:04:49 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
22/004/2012 21:04:49 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:52 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:54 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:54 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:55 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:56 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
22/005/2012 21:05:00 - INFO - Ending flash session
22/005/2012 21:05:00 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
22/005/2012 21:05:00 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
22/005/2012 21:05:01 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/005/2012 21:05:02 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/005/2012 21:05:04 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I'm trying only stock roms, as Someguyfromhell noticed; latest ones were:
LT15a arc_v2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic America
LT15i_4.1.B.0.431[Generic World FR]
But I'm pretty sure I tried most of the stock roms available in other topics.
Update your flashtool. Maybe that will fix the error :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
Marcskim said:
Update your flashtool. Maybe that will fix the error :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
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Unfortunately, it doesn't. I tried several versions:
flashtool-0.9.0.0-windows
flashtool-0.8.5.0-windows
flashtool-0.8.0.0-windows
flashtool-0.6.9.1-windows
flashtool-0.6.8.0-windows
Flashtool-0.2.9.1-windows
Hi everybody,
I've attached a full (detailed) log from Flashtool 0.9.0 when trying to flashing rom LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62.ftf - this one failed in the system.sin.
With this rom, the Sony Ericsson logo appears on the screen, but right after that a warning icon is presented and the device turns off.
Someguyfromhell said:
Lolwat guys.
There is nothing to do with custom ROMs or bootloader at here.
He clearly said, he is attempting to install stock firmware via Flashtool. There is not even a word about custom stuff.
And bootloader has nothing to do with Flashtool in that case.
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I have anwser to both q
1st if he is on unlocked bl he Cannot use pc companion to update it will brick his device and only applying patch can solve it I think or it may give error
2nd if he is on gb as I guess and tried to flash ICS CUSTOM ROMS as he said he tried rom(S) he cannot.
Because ics rom requires ics kernels.
And yes about custom roms I was wrong as I know NOW that he tried stock roms
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
SubScorpion said:
Hi everybody,
I've a Xperia Arc LT15i and tried to update to ICS using PC Companion. However, after the progress bar was about 50%, an error message appeared, saying that it was not possible to complete, and to try again later. I tried several times again, with the same result. Then, tried to update using Update Service, without success too.
As the official update software weren't working, I decided to flash some roms using Flashtool. Althouth it looked promissing, most of the roms I tried can't be fully flashed (both GB and ICS). Following several tips found here, I tried to use older Flashtool releases, different roms, restarted my computer, check the "No final verification" option... Nothing worked.
The only thing I noticed is that, if I remove the system.sin from the ftt files, specially from GB roms, the flash successfully finishes. But, after that, if I try to flash only the remaining system.sin file, it always fails...
Please, I would really appreciate some advice to make my Xperia Arc work again.
Thanks in advance!
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here is your solution http://www.icsforums.com/comment/210181#comment-210181
Sorry, it's not 100% clear to me what was your suggestion. But I tried to check the "No final verification" option, used a LT18 rom and even followed that specific steps to flash first everything except system and then system only. Same results all the time:
24/010/2012 23:10:18 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
24/010/2012 23:10:18 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.0.0 built on 2012-07-19 22:57:15
24/010/2012 23:10:18 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
24/010/2012 23:10:24 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/011/2012 23:11:20 - INFO - Selected LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB.ftf
24/011/2012 23:11:20 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
24/011/2012 23:11:41 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
24/012/2012 23:12:01 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Reading device information
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Start Flashing
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Flashing loader
24/012/2012 23:12:07 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
24/012/2012 23:12:07 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
24/012/2012 23:12:07 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
24/012/2012 23:12:07 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:09 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:10 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:11 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:13 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_ayame.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:13 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:18 - INFO - Ending flash session
24/012/2012 23:12:18 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
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I really thank you guys for all suggestions. I spent several nights trying to fix my phone and I really appreciate your effort to help me.
I never imagined that the official software update may end up with my phone bricked. I'm really, really disappointed with SE. The worst thing is, I bought my phone in the US, but I live in Brazil and our local SE only provides support for devices bought in Brazil. In other words, they won't even try to repair my phone. I'll think twice before buying other SE phone.
SubScorpion said:
Sorry, it's not 100% clear to me what was your suggestion. But I tried to check the "No final verification" option, used a LT18 rom and even followed that specific steps to flash first everything except system and then system only. Same results all the time:
I really thank you guys for all suggestions. I spent several nights trying to fix my phone and I really appreciate your effort to help me.
I never imagined that the official software update may end up with my phone bricked. I'm really, really disappointed with SE. The worst thing is, I bought my phone in the US, but I live in Brazil and our local SE only provides support for devices bought in Brazil. In other words, they won't even try to repair my phone. I'll think twice before buying other SE phone.
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did you check the md5 sum of ftf file?
if not check it and confirm its a complete file.....
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also try to flash it in safe mode....
Hi creative_md,
The ftf files are not corrupted. And I re-tried in safe mode a few minutes ago, but it had the same results.
FYI, here are the list of roms I tried until now - they failed when flashing amss.sin or system.sin:
LT15a arc_v2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic America
LT15a_2.3.4_US generic
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_(1247-1041)
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62
LT15i_4.1.B.0.431[Generic World FR]
LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB
Is there any other way to flash the .ftf files? I would try fasboot, but I didn't find an .img with stock rom or a reliable way to flash all .sin files that are inside of .tft roms.
Thanks!
SubScorpion said:
Hi creative_md,
The ftf files are not corrupted. And I re-tried in safe mode a few minutes ago, but it had the same results.
FYI, here are the list of roms I tried until now - they failed when flashing amss.sin or system.sin:
LT15a arc_v2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic America
LT15a_2.3.4_US generic
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_(1247-1041)
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62
LT15i_4.1.B.0.431[Generic World FR]
LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB
Is there any other way to flash the .ftf files? I would try fasboot, but I didn't find an .img with stock rom or a reliable way to flash all .sin files that are inside of .tft roms.
Thanks!
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i searched a lot for you and most of times this problem got solved by ticking "no final verification box" and in your case its not working even though you tried .42 too. so at last try this:
start flashtool >get in flashmode > choose ftf you want
now tick boxes
wipe cache >exclude system >flash ftf
after flash again do 1 step with these boxes tick:
exclude baseband > exclude kernel >flash ftf
finally this:
wipe data >exclude kernel >exclude system > exclude baseband
if it didnt worked i suggest you now to do some modifications to your phone:silly:
i.e unlock your bootloader and flash roms using cwm i will tell you all how to do it. pm me for that
remember it will void your warrenty and it doesnt matter bcoz you dont have se service in brazil as you said
Thanks, creative_md. I was finally able to make the phone boot - here are the steps, if someone faces the same issue:
1. Flashed everything in the .ftf file using Flastool, except system (system.sin).
2. Opened the .ftf file using 7zip and extracted the system.sin.
3. Rooted the phone.
4. Flashed the system.sin using fastboot: fastboot flash system system.sin.
Unfortunately, I think there's really something else wrong with the phone, as it restarts randomly, several processes stop to work unexpectedly and it's not possible to update some apps (maps, facebook, flash player and youtube) - when installing the updates, the phone restarts. This behavior happened with two different stock roms.
This weekend, I'll try to flash some custom roms.
SubScorpion said:
Thanks, creative_md. I was finally able to make the phone boot - here are the steps, if someone faces the same issue:
1. Flashed everything in the .ftf file using Flastool, except system (system.sin).
2. Opened the .ftf file using 7zip and extracted the system.sin.
3. Rooted the phone.
4. Flashed the system.sin using fastboot: fastboot flash system system.sin.
Unfortunately, I think there's really something else wrong with the phone, as it restarts randomly, several processes stop to work unexpectedly and it's not possible to update some apps (maps, facebook, flash player and youtube) - when installing the updates, the phone restarts. This behavior happened with two different stock roms.
This weekend, I'll try to flash some custom roms.
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make sure you do nandroid backup before you do anything
Fix with the latest FlashTool 0.9.9.0 (maybe bug on version 0.9.8.0) I got the same problem, SEUS brick my W8 when I try restore to stock. Retry several time stuck ini 15% progress. Get same result with Flashtool 0.9.8.0 with lot of ROM, always stop when flash system.sin part.
Just download and try latest Flashtool 0.9.9.0 maybe it solve the problem.
try to flash this firmware LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB.ftf
Note that this is the LT15a, NOT LT15i!
This phone is originally from Israel, Cellcom version. Ideally, I'd like to upgrade it from gingerbread 2.2.3 to 4.4.4. But first, I'd like to get root on it for TA_backup etc. I tried gingerbreak, DoomLord's zerg rush, flashtool's own rooting method and towelroot, but none are able to root it.
So I thought I'd update it to the latest US customized firmware (as denoted by xperifirm), then try rooting it again.
I'm using the newest flashtool. The device successfully boots into either flash mode or fastboot mode.
When using flash mode, flashtool says "preparing files" -> "device connected in flash mode". Then, after a while it just says "device disconnected"? Nothing is flashed.
In fastboot mode, it tells me I have to root the device first. Any ideas?
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24/031/2014 15:31:16 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
24/031/2014 15:31:18 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
24/031/2014 15:31:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/031/2014 15:31:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
24/032/2014 15:32:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/032/2014 15:32:52 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
24/032/2014 15:32:52 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
Crim Soukyuu said:
Note that this is the LT15a, NOT LT15i!
This phone is originally from Israel, Cellcom version. Ideally, I'd like to upgrade it from gingerbread 2.2.3 to 4.4.4. But first, I'd like to get root on it for TA_backup etc. I tried gingerbreak, DoomLord's zerg rush, flashtool's own rooting method and towelroot, but none are able to root it.
So I thought I'd update it to the latest US customized firmware (as denoted by xperifirm), then try rooting it again.
I'm using the newest flashtool. The device successfully boots into either flash mode or fastboot mode.
When using flash mode, flashtool says "preparing files" -> "device connected in flash mode". Then, after a while it just says "device disconnected"? Nothing is flashed.
In fastboot mode, it tells me I have to root the device first. Any ideas?
Code:
24/031/2014 15:31:16 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
24/031/2014 15:31:18 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
24/031/2014 15:31:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/031/2014 15:31:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
24/032/2014 15:32:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/032/2014 15:32:52 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
24/032/2014 15:32:52 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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you need unlock your bootloader to use fasboot mode. all kernel rom of our 4.4 custom roms are pre-rooted. so no need to root it before. just flash kernel + rom & go!!!!
btw i dont know why u want update ta partition... i think its useless. atleast inver read/heard a valuable rason for this.
I might do that. Backing up the TA partition was for the reason I'm not sure I will need it, so I wanted to back it up just in case.
edit: actually according to the TA backup thread you can restore locked bootloader if you restore the TA partition, so that's something to consider.
Crim Soukyuu said:
I might do that. Backing up the TA partition was for the reason I'm not sure I will need it, so I wanted to back it up just in case.
edit: actually according to the TA backup thread you can restore locked bootloader if you restore the TA partition, so that's something to consider.
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Flashtool can relock the bootloader, just follow the instructions.
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I guess it can. Won't your IMEI still stay registered as unlocked on Sony's side though?
In any case, it's not like I have warranty on this device. I'm now on legacyxperia for this phone and it works great so far.
i am long time ago on cm10 and now i want to go back to the stock rom..
i tryed maybe all solution here and nothing when i flash stok kernel is ok but cwm is not there and is stock at recovery logo
with flashtol i can flash only kernel with boot.img nothing else no firmaware at all.
with pc companion it says your software is up to date.
maybe i didn search all forum or maybe make mistake somewhere but 5 days trying and nothing.
it was long time ago when i unlock boot and root and install custom firmwares but now i cant .
if someone can help me i appreciated.
thanks in advance
lulisat said:
i am long time ago on cm10 and now i want to go back to the stock rom..
i tryed maybe all solution here and nothing when i flash stok kernel is ok but cwm is not there and is stock at recovery logo
with flashtol i can flash only kernel with boot.img nothing else no firmaware at all.
with pc companion it says your software is up to date.
maybe i didn search all forum or maybe make mistake somewhere but 5 days trying and nothing.
it was long time ago when i unlock boot and root and install custom firmwares but now i cant .
if someone can help me i appreciated.
thanks in advance
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flash stock ftf with flashtool should work 100%
follow this guide: http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389
follow this guide. just press other button for flashmode- (google for ot, you need the green light that indicate flashmode)
-install falshtool's drivers-
-install android sdk
-they are needed go drivers.
some windows 8 or 8.1 give problem for drivers. so keep out all is good.
bejunk said:
flash stock ftf with flashtool should work 100%
follow this guide: http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389
follow this guide. just press other button for flashmode- (google for ot, you need the green light that indicate flashmode)
-install falshtool's drivers-
-install android sdk
-they are needed go drivers.
some windows 8 or 8.1 give problem for drivers. so keep out all is good.
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thanks m8 but i tryed ewerything and flashtool will not flash any ftf file.
just error .
regards
lulisat said:
thanks m8 but i tryed ewerything and flashtool will not flash any ftf file.
just error .
regards
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screenshot? some more info pls. the problem is 100% on your side, so just work.
update flashtool-
use normal (no 64bit version) flashtool
now start it & prepare flash using flashmode (choose the fw etc) (DONT connect phone!!!)
its work? (flashtool showing the "connect ur phone screen")
then connect phone. powered off & hold that button for flashmode !! (green led)
now it should start flashing firmware. if not send me screen shot
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screenshot? some more info pls. the problem is 100% on your side, so just work.
update flashtool-
use normal (no 64bit version) flashtool
now start it & prepare flash using flashmode (choose the fw etc) (DONT connect phone!!!)
its work? (flashtool showing the "connect ur phone screen")
then connect phone. powered off & hold that button for flashmode !! (green led)
now it should start flashing firmware. if not send me screen shot
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10/046/2015 12:46:41 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.18.5 built on 14-02-2015 15:30:00
10/046/2015 12:46:41 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
10/046/2015 12:46:41 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
10/046/2015 12:46:41 - INFO - No proxy found for firefox. Trying next one
10/046/2015 12:46:41 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one
10/046/2015 12:46:41 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
10/046/2015 12:46:42 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.
10/046/2015 12:46:48 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.
10/046/2015 12:46:50 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
10/046/2015 12:46:55 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
10/046/2015 12:46:56 - INFO - Connected device : SonyEricson Xperia Arc
10/046/2015 12:46:56 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.20.2-jb bionic (2012-11-25 17:47 +0100) multi-call binary.
10/046/2015 12:46:56 - INFO - Android version : 4.1.2 / kernel version : 2.6.32.60-FusioN-5.4 / Build number : JZO54K
10/046/2015 12:46:56 - INFO - Checking root access
10/046/2015 12:46:57 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
device conected
10/050/2015 12:50:24 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
10/050/2015 12:50:26 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Boot version : r9A029 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - Checking header
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - ERROR - Processing of kernel.sin finished with errors.
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";
and error after trying to flash
lulisat said:
10/050/2015 12:50:24 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
10/050/2015 12:50:26 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Boot version : r9A029 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - Checking header
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - ERROR - Processing of kernel.sin finished with errors.
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";
and error after trying to flash
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you connecting phone wrong, do:
1.prepare ftf in flashtool. until window tell to connect phone (dont connect phone until then)
2. phone MUST be off. hold volume down when connecting. green led will light, flashtool start, be patient. can take long.
if still not work, download new ftf from link above. then its bad download..
good luck!
bejunk said:
you connecting phone wrong, do:
1.prepare ftf in flashtool. until window tell to connect phone (dont connect phone until then)
2. phone MUST be off. hold volume down when connecting. green led will light, flashtool start, be patient. can take long.
if still not work, download new ftf from link above. then its bad download..
good luck!
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thanks m8 but this is not my first time at all . i had updates 100 time sony and other phones .Cause i love to test softs.
but this make me crazy.i know procedure how to and drivers are correct . I think i have erased system files ore i dont know ..
and really i dont know now is it my boot unlocked or locked cause i tryed many firmwares .
lulisat said:
thanks m8 but this is not my first time at all . i had updates 100 time sony and other phones .Cause i love to test softs.
but this make me crazy.i know procedure how to and drivers are correct . I think i have erased system files ore i dont know ..
and really i dont know now is it my boot unlocked or locked cause i tryed many firmwares .
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yes i can understand u i do also phones for many friends but sometimes even i get stuck bcuz some little thing i forgot...
but maybe this phone is hw damage... but from the log it seems something id wrong with the file so thats i said to redownload...
the thing is, you can wipe what u want, but still flashmode & fastboot should work. its like dl mode on sammy devices.
to check if you have unlocked bootloader, just power off phone & hold menu key when connecting to pc. if the blue led lit, you can open cmd in folder where adb.exe is (in android sdk) & type fastboot -devices. if its shown, you can try flash a kernel, or even unlock (if its lock), the imei is on the sticker behind the battery
if you once unlocked boot, it will stay unlocked no matter what u wipe or flash. you can manually relock boot, but if not done this its unlock 100%.
UPD: same fix for Xperia L (C2105)
Some phones (I mean only Xperia M of course) for unknown reason can't enter to Flashmode (Vol Down + USB)
This mode obliviously required to flash stock ROM via Flashtool / PC Companion / SEUS
When try to enter it phone just won't connect. But phone itself works fine (can boot).
Yeah, there is stock CWM-backups, but anyway broken mode is not good.
I did some research with user that had this problem and found cause.
Somehow 4th partition (s1sbl2) contain wrong data – it mismatch with OK phone.
Seems there stored loader for dealing with flashing.
After restoring good partition dump Flashmode works!
This helped 2 people, so I want to share this widely.
Do it on your own risk.
If you have custom recovery (CWM / TWRP)
1. Download attached ZIP
2. Copy it somewhere on phone
3. Flash it via recovery like any other ZIP
If you have only root
0. Not rooted? Use Towelroot for 4.3
1. Download attached file 1.img
2. Copy it into root of internal storage
3. Install app Terminal Emulator
4. Launch it and enter su
5. Allow root access
6. Carefully enter this (at the end not number 12, there small L and 2):
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dd if=/sdcard/1.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/s1sbl2
i have this promblem where the green only blink once how can i fix it cause im already stucked at sony logo
nikko3214123 said:
how can i fix it cause im already stucked at sony logo
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1. Copy that ZIP with fix to sdcard via cardreader
2. Unlock bootloader (required only fastboot, Google for tutorial)
3. Install via fastboot kernel with CWM (link in post)
4. Enter CWM: at Sony logo & purple LED press Vol Up (or Down?)
5. Flash that ZIP
6. Now flash stock ROM via Flashtool
Note: all your data on phone including internal storage will be erased (twice)
Please, write here about result.
Bonoboo said:
1. Copy that ZIP with fix to sdcard via cardreader
2. Unlock bootloader (required only fastboot, Google for tutorial)
3. Install via fastboot kernel with CWM (link in post)
4. Enter CWM: at Sony logo & purple LED press Vol Up (or Down?)
5. Flash that ZIP
6. Now flash stock ROM via Flashtool
Note: all your data on phone including internal storage will be erased (twice)
Please, write here about result.
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sir i dont have cwm on the phone is there any way to fix this? thanks for the quick response
nikko3214 said:
i dont have cwm on the phone is there any way to fix this?
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No.
You need install CWM via fastboot after unlocking bootloader.
I already described this.
Bonoboo said:
No.
You need install CWM via fastboot after unlocking bootloader.
I already described this.
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im stucked at < waiting for device > my phone is already on fastboot mode
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and im having trouble with flashtool it says
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Current device : C1905 - YT910HYWCB - 1274-5438_R3A - 1272-2325_15.1.C.1.17 - WORLD-i_15.1.C.1.17
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Start Flashing
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Checking header
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Flashing data
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_dbe9 - Version : loader_MSM8X30_10 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM_8227_5 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Checking header
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Flashing data
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Processing of partition-image.sin finished.
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Checking header
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Flashing data
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - ERROR - Processing of kernel.sin finished with errors.
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Ending flash session
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - ERROR -
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/016/2015 18:16:31 - INFO - Device disconnected
nikko3214 said:
Device connected in flash mode
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So you don't need this fix if Flashtool recognize phone.
What actually happen with phone?
Suddenly rebooted and stuck and animation?
Log probably point to often problem with NAND chip - it just going broken, similar to HDD / SSD.
Bonoboo said:
So you don't need this fix if Flashtool recognize phone.
What actually happen with phone?
Suddenly rebooted and stuck and animation?
Log probably point to often problem with NAND chip - it just going broken, similar to HDD / SSD.
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this phone suddenly reboots and then it got stucked to sony logo and when i put it on flashmode the green only blinks once then when i am flashing sometimes the loader.sin has error or the kerne.sin
nikko3214 said:
suddenly reboots and then it got stucked to sony logo ... sometimes the loader.sin has error or the kernel.sin
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Unfortunately, very likely this is classic faulty NAND memory problem.
There's a lot people faced this on XDA and other forums.
Only replacing board, probably by warranty.
Bonoboo said:
Unfortunately, very likely this is classic faulty NAND memory problem.
There's a lot people faced this on XDA and other forums.
Only replacing board, probably by warranty.
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ok thank you for helping sir
Plz Help
i have xperia m, after unlocking bootloader it stuck on bootlooping, i have not enable usb debugging...any way to fix it?
catmob said:
i have xperia m, after unlocking bootloader it stuck on bootlooping
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It's normal, just flash stock via Flashtool
Or you can't due broken flashmode?
Bonoboo said:
It's normal, just flash stock via Flashtool
Or you can't due broken flashmode?
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when i am going to flash...for disabling usb debugging previously, i cant flash my phone...please help me
catmob said:
when i am going to flash i cant flash my phone
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Please, explain problem in details.
At what step you actually stuck?
Bonoboo said:
Please, explain problem in details.
At what step you actually stuck?
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sir i have going to unlock my bootloader without enable usb debugging & also i have not installed any custom recovery mode.
now my phone stuck into bootloop...
now what will i do? i can go to fastboot mode and flashmode,
and i have read some instruction about flashing via flashtool...when i am going to flash my phone..it showing error that i have to enable usb debuging to flash the rom
sir plz help me
catmob said:
when i am going to flash my phone..it showing error that i have to enable usb debuging to flash the rom
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You definitely just need flash stock via Flashtool.
Forget about USB debugging, it's totally unrelated here.
Just carefully follow flashing tutorial
You need flash not in fastboot mode, but in flashmode.
Bonoboo said:
You definitely just need flash stock via Flashtool.
Forget about USB debugging, it's totally unrelated here.
Just carefully follow flashing tutorial
You need flash not in fastboot mode, but in flashmode.
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ok will my problem solved sir? following these steps?
catmob said:
ok will my problem solved sir? following these steps?
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Again: yes.
Bonoboo said:
Again: yes.
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Thnk you so much sir....you saved my life....my prblm has been solved
sir can i flash another rom (not official) like mi,cyaongen mod without root?