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[Q] .62 to .42 flashing

I have an Xperia Arc S
where can i find a tutorial on how to downgrade from 62 to 42?
I've already unlocked the boot loader.
I've installed the latest Flash Tools 7
I have the file Xperia Arc (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE and it's in the right folder under c:\Flash tools7 \ Firmware
I get something like this
27/015/2012 21:15:49 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/015/2012 21:15:52 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/027/2012 21:27:21 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
27/027/2012 21:27:21 - INFO - Device Status: NOT FOUND
27/027/2012 21:27:38 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox
27/028/2012 21:28:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/028/2012 21:28:26 - INFO - Selected Xperia Arc (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf
27/028/2012 21:28:26 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Reading device information
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Flashing loader
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - ERROR -
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/028/2012 21:28:59 - INFO - Device disconnected
please help
I want to root my ARC S

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inconnu29 said:
I have an Xperia Arc S
where can i find a tutorial on how to downgrade from 62 to 42?
I've already unlocked the boot loader.
I've installed the latest Flash Tools 7
I have the file Xperia Arc (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE and it's in the right folder under c:\Flash tools7 \ Firmware
I get something like this
27/015/2012 21:15:49 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/015/2012 21:15:52 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/027/2012 21:27:21 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
27/027/2012 21:27:21 - INFO - Device Status: NOT FOUND
27/027/2012 21:27:38 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox
27/028/2012 21:28:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/028/2012 21:28:26 - INFO - Selected Xperia Arc (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf
27/028/2012 21:28:26 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Reading device information
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/028/2012 21:28:43 - INFO - Flashing loader
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - ERROR -
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
27/028/2012 21:28:44 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/028/2012 21:28:59 - INFO - Device disconnected
please help
I want to root my ARC S
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i too want same thing for my arc no s

inconnu29 said:
I have an Xperia Arc S
where can i find a tutorial on how to downgrade from 62 to 42?
I've already unlocked the boot loader.
I've installed the latest Flash Tools 7
I have the file Xperia Arc (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE and it's in the right folder under c:\Flash tools7 \ Firmware
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If u have an unlocked bootloader , i think you can root .62. No need of downgrading it. Search for the method.

Rajhans said:
If u have an unlocked bootloader , i think you can root .62. No need of downgrading it. Search for the method.
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Just boot recoveryARC.IMG with fastboot (DON'T FLASH IT, JUST BOOT). Then flash latest superuser.zip from sdcard.
While searching for files read something more about process.
If more help needed or files needed pm me and I can help from Wednesday on.
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2

i have also flashed this firmware.. but i am not getting those errors ..flashtool 0.7.0.0 flashed for me correctly.. just connect device properly in flash mode and check no final verification check box..:

[Q] noob problem with flashtool

Hello,
i try today for first time to flash my xperia arc. I have unlocked bootloader (by Alejandrissimo), rooted and all the drivers installed and flashtool recognizes my phone.
I flash .62 firmware for my first try and it's flashed ok but then i turn on the phone and it still is in the same .42 firmware and i don't understand nothing.
I paste the flashtool log :
28/018/2012 12:18:53 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
28/018/2012 12:18:53 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.8.0.0 built on 2012-05-27 21:57:12
28/018/2012 12:18:53 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
28/018/2012 12:18:58 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/019/2012 12:19:58 - INFO - Selected XperiaArc_4.0.2.A.0.62_LT15.ftf
28/019/2012 12:19:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
28/019/2012 12:19:59 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
28/021/2012 12:21:26 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/021/2012 12:21:26 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
28/021/2012 12:21:26 - INFO - Reading device information
28/021/2012 12:21:26 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
28/021/2012 12:21:27 - INFO - Start Flashing
28/021/2012 12:21:27 - INFO - Flashing loader
28/021/2012 12:21:29 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
28/021/2012 12:21:29 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
28/021/2012 12:21:29 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
28/021/2012 12:21:30 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
28/021/2012 12:21:30 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
28/021/2012 12:21:33 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
28/021/2012 12:21:43 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_anzu.sin
28/021/2012 12:21:43 - INFO - Flashing vendor.sin
28/021/2012 12:21:43 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
28/021/2012 12:21:44 - INFO - Ending flash session
28/021/2012 12:21:44 - INFO - Flashing finished.
28/021/2012 12:21:44 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
28/021/2012 12:21:44 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
28/021/2012 12:21:44 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/024/2012 12:24:32 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/029/2012 12:29:26 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
28/029/2012 12:29:26 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
28/029/2012 12:29:27 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
28/029/2012 12:29:28 - INFO - Connected device : LT15
28/029/2012 12:29:28 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.18.4 (2011-04-04 18:40:20 CDT) multi-call binary.
28/029/2012 12:29:28 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
28/029/2012 12:29:33 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
I don't know what's the matter and i need help for us.
Someone see the solution?
thanks and sorry by my english.

Pls ensure u hv install ur phone model adb driver and flashmode driver into ur pc.
U can find the exe file in c drive, driver folder under flashtool folder, execute the exe file, install the necessary driver.
U can search topic "baseband 70" in this section to find the solution, c whether is it help u....
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

Thanks for reply. I already install the drivers of C:\Flashtool\drivers and the program recognizes phone. Its necessary install baseband 70?, i have it too but i think it's only for ICS and i try install generic GB .42 or .62 first.
edit: i flash another generic ftf image 250 mb aprox and now i can flash the phone.
Thanks.

My XPERIA Play R800i wouldn't flash the FW.

Hi,
Today I received an XPERIA Play R800i device with a problem that I do not know what is it!! If I turned it on it stuck with the black screen and Sony Ericsson text logo.
I unlocked the bootloader and tried to flash the following firmwares using Flashtool 0.8.6.0:
R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_UK.ftf
R800i_4.0.2.A.0.62_(1253-4437).ftf
But here is what I got:
Code:
01/028/2012 14:28:50 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
01/028/2012 14:28:50 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.8.6.0 built on 2012-06-13 08:08:54
01/028/2012 14:28:50 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
01/028/2012 14:28:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
01/031/2012 14:31:31 - INFO - Device disconnected
01/036/2012 14:36:12 - INFO - Selected R800i_4.0.2.A.0.62_(1253-4437).ftf
01/036/2012 14:36:12 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
01/036/2012 14:36:13 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - INFO - Start Flashing
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - INFO - Flashing loader
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - INFO - Ending flash session
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - ERROR -
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
01/037/2012 14:37:05 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I tried to flash these two FWs as baseband only but I got the same problem.
What can I do? What is the problem?
By the way: is there a way to know what is the version of my Firmware?

Have you installed all of the flashtool drivers?

Yes I have installed the SDK Android
Also I have: "Fastboot and ADB Package"

I also thought that it is better to install DoomKerneL and I successfully done that but the FW could not be flashed yet!!

Try redownloading the firmware and trying again? Or if you can try another PC or laptop. I'm sure the problem can be resolved

[Q] Help!

hey guys, everytime i try to flash the doomlord kernel i always get this message can anyody explain this too me as i am a n00b. Thanks
28/001/2012 03:01:34 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
28/001/2012 03:01:34 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.1.0 built on 2012-08-30 22:18:07
28/001/2012 03:01:34 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
28/001/2012 03:01:39 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
28/001/2012 03:01:39 - INFO - Connected device : LT15
28/001/2012 03:01:39 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.18.5 (2011-07-18 07:43:28 PDT) multi-call binary.
28/001/2012 03:01:39 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
28/002/2012 03:02:56 - INFO - Selected LT18i_4.1.A.0.562_CUSTOMIZED-UK.ftf
28/002/2012 03:02:56 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
28/003/2012 03:03:05 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
28/003/2012 03:03:20 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/003/2012 03:03:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - INFO - Start Flashing
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - INFO - Processing loader
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - INFO - Checking header
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - ERROR -
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
28/003/2012 03:03:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
and please explain it to me like a two year old.

Hold On!!! :laugh: Are you using flash tool to flash boot.img(I think it's not possibile)?? You have to use FastBoot! I remeber you the procedure... Take the kernel put it in c:/program files/android /android /plaform-tools Then open PROMPT and go to the path i wrote first...Then use comand FASTBOOT.EXE FLASH BOOT BOOT_NAME.IMG

but i cant get into fastboot mode and im not rooted

bootysweat2k11 said:
but i cant get into fastboot mode and im not rooted
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you don't need root to go in fastboot mode ...maybe just unloaked bootloader ! Try this procedure if you have unlocked bootloader

Stuck at Sony logo, can not switch off

Hi All,
I am new here & for these technical things also, but 1st of all I would like to appriciate all who made these difficult things look so easy.
Now my problem :
I have Xperia Arc, I flashed & rooted the device post that I was trying to install CM10. I also installed ClockWork Mod Ver 5.XXX.
I took backup & then I tried to install from SD card (CM10 Zip) but it gave me "Status7" error so I restored my backed up data & clicked on restart device...... from then now whenever I start the device it hangs on Sony logo, even I can not switcg it off, I have to take out battery to switch it off.
If memory serves me best I had Android 4.0.XX installed earlier.... Please suggest what to do to get my device up & running....
I again want to appriciate the people who pull out time to help others in such simpler ways ....

Boot into cwm wipe data,cache, (advanced )dalvic cache go to mounts storage format data, cache, system,next flash cm10 again.If that not work fastboot another JB kernel with cwm built in repeat above instructions.If all fails flash back to stock with a fft rom,hope that helps:fingers-crossed:

tallman43 said:
Boot into cwm wipe data,cache, (advanced )dalvic cache go to mounts storage format data, cache, system,next flash cm10 again.If that not work fastboot another JB kernel with cwm built in repeat above instructions.If all fails flash back to stock with a fft rom,hope that helps:fingers-crossed:
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Device is not turning on in any mode (normal or CWM). its only working with flashtool to flash it....
Or as I am new , please assist in how to Boot intoCWM (I tried restarting my device & then pressing volume up key, earlier it was working but now it goes to Sony logo * stucks)

Shaqk said:
Device is not turning on in any mode (normal or CWM). its only working with flashtool to flash it....
Or as I am new , please assist in how to Boot intoCWM (I tried restarting my device & then pressing volume up key, earlier it was working but now it goes to Sony logo * stucks)
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Because you have flashtool working you can either flash back to a stock rom with a ftf file found in arc forum.Or connect phone to flashtool let phone recognize phone might take two three minutes wait till flashtool says root access allowed.Then go to tools /reboot /recovery/reboot default version this should take you into cwm recovery then follow instructions in my first post.
EDIT FIND LIST STOCK FTF ROMS/FILES HERE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188

tallman43 said:
Because you have flashtool working you can either flash back to a stock rom with a ftf file found in arc forum.Or connect phone to flashtool let phone recognize phone might take two three minutes wait till flashtool says root access allowed.Then go to tools /reboot /recovery/reboot default version this should take you into cwm recovery then follow instructions in my first post.
EDIT FIND LIST STOCK FTF ROMS/FILES HERE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
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As I told earlier also, I am very new for all this. I am not able to find a ftf file by which I can flash back. Please see if you can provide me with the exact link & the way how to do it through flosh tool. I know I am sounding dumb but actually this is my condition right now. Thanks in advance for all support
29/012/2013 15:12:35 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
29/012/2013 15:12:35 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
29/012/2013 15:12:35 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
29/012/2013 15:12:40 - INFO - Device disconnected
29/016/2013 15:16:28 - INFO - Flash canceled
29/016/2013 15:16:48 - INFO - Selected LT15i_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf
29/016/2013 15:16:48 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
29/016/2013 15:16:48 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
29/017/2013 15:17:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/017/2013 15:17:06 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
29/017/2013 15:17:07 - INFO - Reading device information
29/017/2013 15:17:07 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
29/017/2013 15:17:07 - INFO - Current device : LT15i - CB5A1CRTWC - 1247-1056_R1I - 1241-4324_4.1.B.0.587 - WORLD-1-8_4.1.B.0.587
29/017/2013 15:17:07 - INFO - Start Flashing
29/017/2013 15:17:07 - INFO - Processing loader
29/017/2013 15:17:07 - INFO - Checking header
29/017/2013 15:17:07 - INFO - Flashing data
29/017/2013 15:17:10 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
29/017/2013 15:17:10 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
29/017/2013 15:17:10 - INFO - Checking header
29/017/2013 15:17:10 - INFO - Flashing data
29/017/2013 15:17:12 - INFO - Ending flash session
29/017/2013 15:17:12 - INFO - Flashing finished.
29/017/2013 15:17:12 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
29/017/2013 15:17:12 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
29/017/2013 15:17:13 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/017/2013 15:17:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
29/019/2013 15:19:09 - INFO - Selected LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_kernel.ftf
29/019/2013 15:19:09 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
29/019/2013 15:19:09 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
29/019/2013 15:19:20 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Reading device information
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Current device : LT15i - CB5A1CRTWC - 1247-1056_R1I - 1241-4324_4.1.B.0.587 - WORLD-1-8_4.1.B.0.587
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Start Flashing
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Processing loader
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Checking header
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Flashing data
29/019/2013 15:19:24 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
29/019/2013 15:19:24 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
29/019/2013 15:19:24 - INFO - Checking header
29/019/2013 15:19:24 - INFO - Flashing data
29/019/2013 15:19:26 - INFO - Ending flash session
29/019/2013 15:19:26 - INFO - Flashing finished.
29/019/2013 15:19:26 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
29/019/2013 15:19:26 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
29/019/2013 15:19:26 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/019/2013 15:19:38 - INFO - Device disconnected
29/020/2013 15:20:49 - INFO - Selected Lt18i_4.1.A.0.562_Kernel.ftf
29/020/2013 15:20:49 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
29/020/2013 15:20:49 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Reading device information
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Current device : LT15i - CB5A1CRTWC - 1247-1056_R1I - 1241-4324_4.1.B.0.587 - WORLD-1-8_4.1.B.0.587
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Processing loader
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Checking header
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Flashing data
29/021/2013 15:21:06 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
29/021/2013 15:21:06 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
29/021/2013 15:21:06 - INFO - Checking header
29/021/2013 15:21:06 - INFO - Flashing data
29/021/2013 15:21:08 - INFO - Ending flash session
29/021/2013 15:21:08 - INFO - Flashing finished.
29/021/2013 15:21:08 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
29/021/2013 15:21:08 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
29/021/2013 15:21:08 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/021/2013 15:21:19 - INFO - Device disconnected

It seems to me you are already on .587
you might need to do the cache and dalvik
in general doing the back button should bring you to the menu
put back the battery of your phone and press the back button and see if that diplays the recovery mode from your tel from there delete cache and dalvik reboot it again wait a few minuteswhile booting and should come back to life
Raps

Looking at flashtool I thing you flashed Lti15 then tried to flash Lt18
Download this file http://uploaded.to/file/26z1n4ys this is uk arc generic GB ftf open flashtool press lightening bolt icon select flashmode choose your file you downloaded make sure you have put it in firmware folder on flashtool.Make sure cache and data are ticked flashtool will start doing its work.It will tell you to connect your phone hold down back button while connecting phone to pc a green light will come on phone,leave flashtool to do it's work. When flashtool finished it will say unplug your phone do that,now start your phone finished you will be on Arc GB :fingers-crossed:
This file is GB not ICS ftf