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[Q] Can i use Flashtool with no Unlock bootloader

One question to make it clear. I have stock firmware Untouch no Root and No bootloader unlock. and updated to 4.0.4 Build 6.0.A.2.50 using official PCC. I want to know is it possible to downgrade my phone to Gingerbread using flashtool without unlocking bootloader?

Yup u can do this.
Just download the firmware from
Xdafileserver and flash it:thumbup:
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isht97 said:
Yup u can do this.
Just download the firmware from
Xdafileserver and flash it:thumbup:
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Are you sure about it did you try it ?

Yes you can. Do it
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xeshan88 said:
Are you sure about it did you try it ?
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Yes bro I have tried it many times.
There is no problem.
Just go for it.
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Rooting Arc S (LT18i) Help!

can someone help me with rooting my Arc S? It's untouched and I am a noob. Would be nice if you would write me a PM.
soecifications:
Kernel 2.6.32.9
stock 4.0.4 | .587
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intel_c0re said:
can someone help me with rooting my Arc S? It's untouched and I am a noob. Would be nice if you would write me a PM.
soecifications:
Kernel 2.6.32.9
stock 4.0.4 | .587
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You can't root 587 directly. You have to downgrade to an earlier version of firmware to do so, and then flash a 587 kernel to get it back to the most updated firmware (therefore keeping root).
Flash this, root with this (by running the runme.bat file), and then flash this
Good luck!

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jman2131 said:
You can't root 587 directly. You have to downgrade to an earlier version of firmware to do so, and then flash a 587 kernel to get it back to the most updated firmware (therefore keeping root).
Flash this, root with this (by running the runme.bat file), and then flash this
Good luck!
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how can I flash something on my device?
I am totally new in this section, I have mostly worked with my X8 and my Transformer.
would be nice if you could write a little explaination for me.
Thanks.
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intel_c0re said:
how can I flash something on my device?
I am totally new in this section, I have mostly worked with my X8 and my Transformer.
would be nice if you could write a little explaination for me.
Thanks.
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You have to use flashtool to flash firmwares/kernels onto your phone. Here's a tutorial on how to do it.

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jman2131 said:
You have to use flashtool to flash firmwares/kernels onto your phone. Here's a tutorial on how to do it.
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Thank you. I will take a look on it.
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just root your phone, and then you will try lots of roms dont worry about any problem because there are questions about whatever you ask :fingers-crossed:

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b_b_b said:
just root your phone, and then you will try lots of roms dont worry about any problem because there are questions about whatever you ask :fingers-crossed:
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I know about the ROMs, I just needed an explaination to root my device.
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When will people learn to use search?
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Someguyfromhell said:
When will people learn to use search?
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when people start joining not filled forums.
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I found out that I cant unlock my bootloader. what to do now?
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intel_c0re said:
I found out that I cant unlock my bootloader. what to do now?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102783

intel_c0re said:
I found out that I cant unlock my bootloader. what to do now?
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Read this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067008

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notice that i have got an Arc S where Testpoint doesn't work (tested too).
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intel_c0re said:
notice that i have got an Arc S where Testpoint doesn't work (tested too).
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Did you tried sony offical unlock? If you can't either, I think there's nothing you can do.
[I saw some website (don't remember the url) that claimed that you could unlock it via imei codes, but it was pretty expensive (€ 49,00)... Plus I'm not sure if this was for carrier or bootloader unlock.]

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panda0 said:
Did you tried sony offical unlock? If you can't either, I think there's nothing you can do.
[I saw some website (don't remember the url) that claimed that you could unlock it via imei codes, but it was pretty expensive (€ 49,00)... Plus I'm not sure if this was for carrier or bootloader unlock.]
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should be carrier.
At this Sony thingy where I can check if my BL is unlockable or not it says "No". So I can't flash any unofficial kernels.
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intel_c0re said:
notice that i have got an Arc S where Testpoint doesn't work (tested too).
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Try Alejandrissimo and do it remotely.
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XperienceD said:
Try Alejandrissimo and do it remotely.
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what?
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intel_c0re said:
what?
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As stated in my guide.
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XperienceD said:
As stated in my guide.
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I rooted, did all, but when I install a custom ROM in CWM, I get stuck Sony Logo!
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intel_c0re said:
I rooted, did all, but when I install a custom ROM in CWM, I get stuck Sony Logo!
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Have you installed the right kernel?
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Can I change the kernel on locked bootloader?

Hello
Can I change the kernel on locked bootloader?
I have a xperia and and I want to change the kernel, if there is please you recommend you one.
Thank you.
I tried several of the forum and does not turn the phone.

Sv: Can I change the kernel on locked bootloader?
I dont think you can. You need unlocked bootloader. Maybe im wrong
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Post in the right section. questions goes in to Q/A section. Read rules before posting.

Absolutely NO, locked bootloader's always stuck with the default kernel.

Technically yes. But only from official firmware ftf files and using flashtool
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you'll get bootloop if you install custom kernels

liviugreuu said:
Hello
Can I change the kernel on locked bootloader?
I have a xperia and and I want to change the kernel, if there is please you recommend you one.
Thank you.
I tried several of the forum and does not turn the phone.
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For custom kernels : you can't
For official/SONY stock kernels : you can

Ben36 said:
Technically yes. But only from official firmware ftf files and using flashtool
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So how do u port custom kernal on official rom ftf? Can u make a guide for us? Thanks..
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Member90 said:
So how do u port custom kernal on official rom ftf? Can u make a guide for us? Thanks..
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You dont, for now there are no available solutions... :-/
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Ben36 said:
Technically yes. But only from official firmware ftf files and using flashtool
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So is it possible to flash the default kernel and firmware of the Xperia SL on the Xperia S since they have the same hardware
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[Stock][FTF][ICS Rom][acro S] 6.1.A.2.55

Hello, i just created latest .ftf file [Sony Official ICS Firmware 6.1.A.2.55]
tried on my device (acro S) and it works
Download link :
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3s7vuhgUV5NR2ZOWVdnQ0IyTkE/edit
to flash this, you need flashtool :
1. Open flashtool
2. Go to flashmode
3. Find the downloaded .ftf file
4. Click ok if you want to wipe data and cache and untick wipe data and cache if you don't want to.
5. Hold volume down while plug in the device
6. Wait for flashtool to finish flashing
7. Unplug if it is finished, and then reboot (turn on your device)
Please hit thanks if I helped you. :good:
ask any questions if you need to, i will try to help.

This belongs in the development section, not here. Could a mod please move this?
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Lol?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223231
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Vaith said:
Lol?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223231
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the thread is closed

Kevin-0100 said:
This belongs in the development section, not here. Could a mod please move this?
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it should be here, you're still a junior member.
next time, think before u post

SonyXperiaFan said:
it should be here, you're still a junior member.
next time, think before u post
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Look what moderator said. You should think before you make new thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223231
Is it hard to read?
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Vaith said:
Look what moderator said. You should think before you make new thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223231
Is it hard to read?
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ok............. sorry

can you be more specific with the details of this stock rom?..I am looking for a collection of stock roms. thanks

mjames.abordo said:
can you be more specific with the details of this stock rom?..I am looking for a collection of stock roms. thanks
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FYI,he already sold his Acro S
Well,I think this firmware is Malaysia region...
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the original official rom? or has some difference?:victory:

eletricx said:
the original official rom? or has some difference?:victory:
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original of course, sorry for 1 month waiting, lol

UchihaDareNial said:
FYI,he already sold his Acro S
Well,I think this firmware is Malaysia region...
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weee thank you my friend

SonyXperiaFan said:
weee thank you my friend
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may i ask u..can this acro s stock rom flash into my acro hd so-03d(lt26w)

oj_itachi said:
may i ask u..can this acro s stock rom flash into my acro hd so-03d(lt26w)
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No,don't do it...Acro hd and Acro s is OBVIOUSLY different model of devices
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UchihaDareNial said:
No,don't do it...Acro hd and Acro s is OBVIOUSLY different model of devices
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then if jb released for acro s means that acro hd still not get yet?
kindly please please let me know where can i get stock rom rom for my acro hd....
im new here
sorry for my bad english

Yes, you can. Acro s roms work on acro hd. They are almost the same, except the hd has 1 seg tv.
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Nagoyablue said:
Yes, you can. Acro s roms work on acro hd. They are almost the same, except the hd has 1 seg tv.
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have u tried it?im scared to do...lol

same question

oj_itachi said:
have u tried it?im scared to do...lol
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Yeah, I've had roms for the Acro S running on my Acro HD. Back on rooted Docomo firmware now, though.

Nagoyablue said:
Yeah, I've had roms for the Acro S running on my Acro HD. Back on rooted Docomo firmware now, though.
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i just heard rumours which we will have some problem if flash acro s rom..the point is sim locked...
can u inbox me ur email so i can ask u more clearly
sorry my bad english

Sony Xperia S Help!

Hi,
I m new to the forums.
I have a sony xperia s with a locked bootloader but has been rooted.
i have cwm installed on it and currently have XZXperiance_2 installed.
I would like to go back to the offical ICS 4.0.4 Rom.
The phone says it is still logged as 4.0.4 but with different system on it.
I would like to go back to the origional system because of the official JB Update in the next few weeks.
If some could help me step by step it would be much help =]
I have set it back to factory settings but doesnt go back to the origional system i dont think i backed up the old system =[
Any help would be much appriciatted,
Many Thanks
Dan

Use flashtool from development part of Xperia s forum.
Download it, instal drivers, download ICS 4.0.4 generic world and flash it via flashtool.
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hi... you can flash official firmware with flashtool..
fw: http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/STOCK+ROMS/ICS
ftool: http://androxyde.github.io/

Thanks such a stupid question lol
Many thanks

DJH2389 said:
Thanks such a stupid question lol
Many thanks
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You can also use SUS for repair the phone to stock rom.
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RHBH said:
You can also use SUS for repair the phone to stock rom.
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He cant, he run on custom rom.
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electrash said:
He cant, he run on custom rom.
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I think he can cause his bootloader is locked i personally did it my self about month ago..
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Depends on rom, if creator renamed the rom SUS will says unkown version.
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