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Messed up quite badly...

I unlocked my bootloader via Omnius , decided to flash sony ics beta due to me being on .42 firmware , correctly entered all the commands nad flashed, but I was stuck in a bootloop and so i decided to try flash tool which gave me :
ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
When trying to flash system or baseband ; kernel flashed fine. It still didn't boot. Tried wotanserver, it stopped when flashing the system. SEUS simply says that I'm on the latest firmware ; I can't repair anything. So now, I have no idea as to what to do...
EDIT-Can't get into fastboot either now -_-.

You did wrong mate, you should have flashed with 0.62 firmware and not 0.42 ! they warned about that !
I hope someone more experience could help you , on my play everything is working with ICS

RCalisto said:
You did wrong mate, you should have flashed with 0.62 firmware and not 0.42 ! they warned about that !
I hope someone more experience could help you , on my play everything is working with ICS
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It says on the Sony website you should have the .42 firmware...
EDIT- Here http://developer.sonymobile.com/wp/...or-unlocked-xperia-play-smartphones-download/

Try flashing an ftf using Flashtool.
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MilkyJoePD said:
Try flashing an ftf using Flashtool.
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Already did(see OP), failed over a hundred times =|. Omnius managed to flash it but now I believe I have a radio brick =|.

Nabeel_Nabs said:
Already did(see OP), failed over a hundred times =|. Omnius managed to flash it but now I believe I have a radio brick =|.
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So you did. Sorry. Have you tried more than one FW version? I don't know much, I can only suggest what I would try in a similar situation. Which would be wiping everything wipe-able and flashing any and all ftf files I had til my phone worked again. Also, kernels add backups.
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When you say you can't repair anything, is that via SEUS?
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It was yes,I can now but its just flashing over the same version of firmware that I have installed ; I'm guessing I still have DRM intact .

A repair is supposed to flash the same version. Did it fix it?
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No it didn't. HOWEVER, after ****ting myself for around 6 hours, I noticed after I flashed the ftf via omnius my unlocked bootloader was gone(couldn't get into fastboot)...Simply did the process again and now I'm back in business .
EDIT- Thanked your posts MilkyJoe for atleast bothering to help me =D.

I know what it's like to Google problems only to be met with "answers" like, "Try Google" or, "Use the search function". Or even posts with no answers. Which forces you to ask questions yourself, often not getting answered.
If I answer and it doesn't help the OP, it might help somebody else Google-ing a similar problem.
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[Q] Noob question on update.

Hi guys,
I am trying to update a stock standard GB 2.3.6 LT15i for my boss.
I have tried doing it via PC Companion, but it seems to get stuck in an update loop. It says that an update is available, and starts to download files - but then goes back to the beginning of the process after about 20 minutes.
I have tried this on 2 different PC's, both Win 7 x64.
I would like to try update the phone using FlashTool now, but I am used to Samsung phones, so I am not sure of the steps.
I just wanna confirm if it is ok to flash this file via FlashTools -
LT15i- Generic GLobal World 4.1.0.B.587 (16/8/2012)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836071
I do not plan on rooting the phone, but I also want to know if this is gonna clean wipe the phone? I will do a backup in PC Companion.
Anything I might need to know? Do I need to worry about bootloaders?
Thanks in advance.

It's okay to flash that file with Flashtools. It's really easy and there is a very small chance to do anything to your phone. Even if you brick it it will be only a soft brick (0.0001% chance to soft-brick it) And yes, it will wipe the phone
You dont have to worry about bootloaders, as long as you flash stock sony roms there wont be any problems

Thanks malimukk, I'll give it a try this morning.

Remember to check the no final verification box or you will get an error message,the phone will be ok and will be updated.
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zolaisugly said:
Remember to check the no final verification box or you will get an error message,the phone will be ok and will be updated.
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I've never checked that option and it always flashed without any problems

malimukk said:
I've never checked that option and it always flashed without any problems
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It don't cause any probs with install but with flashtools it shows error. It may be fixed now with latest version, but when ics first came out there was prob with final verification.
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[Q] Arc S got stucked on sony logo

Hello everybody,
Let me tell you what happened with my arc s. Few days ago i tried to install Xperia Ice Bean 4.2 on my Xperia Arc S. I was successful to do so. My cell phone was far more better than ICS 4.0.3. Yesterday i found new version of Ice Bean 4.3 and i tried to install it.What i did was i just followed the update process posted on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1863036&page=2 . I downloaded the ROM file copied it to my SD and installed the ROM. It said installation was complete. And i tried to reboot, and then i got stucked with sony logo. I totally don't know what to do as my phone doesn't gets detected by PC. My arc is locked one. So if anyone of you know the fix for this problem, please help me.

Use the official 4.0.4 ICS ftf using flashtool..
N always remember to take backup in CWM before flashing anything..
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mandarjoshiin said:
Use the official 4.0.4 ICS ftf using flashtool..
N always remember to take backup in CWM before flashing anything..
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Thank you for replying. Can you please tell me where can i find ftf for my arc s how to use flash tool. I do have flash tool but when i plug my usb, flashboot doesn't show my device and my arc s automatically starts up and gets stuck with sony logo.

In general
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TheHaso said:
In general
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Can i get the link for LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 ftf ? I searched in General but was unable to find it.

akamurdera said:
Can i get the link for LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 ftf ? I searched in General but was unable to find it.
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Use search engines to search - LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 ftf

Hmm i found 1 ftf file but it is only of like 5mb. I think i need whole ROM to restore right? Also i need brief details on how to fix my problem.

akamurdera said:
Also i need brief details on how to fix my problem.
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I see many at the link I posted. Read the first link in my sig.

akamurdera said:
Hmm i found 1 ftf file but it is only of like 5mb. I think i need whole ROM to restore right? Also i need brief details on how to fix my problem.
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Bro, can u plz search carefully? Its all available there...
Download d ftf file,
download d latest version of flashtool,
Make sure u hv the drivers installed on your pc.
Switch off ur cell, open flashtool on pc drag drop d ftf file.
Don't forget to Select No Final Verification checkbox.
Click ok, wait for the flash to start.
It will ask to connect ur cell in flash mode( by pressing the back button )
Flash will start, let it get completed.
Restart the cell.. U will be back on stock ICS.
N plz henceforth search with ur eyes open..
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mandarjoshiin said:
Bro, can u plz search carefully? Its all available there...
Download d ftf file,
download d latest version of flashtool,
Make sure u hv the drivers installed on your pc.
Switch off ur cell, open flashtool on pc drag drop d ftf file.
Don't forget to Select No Final Verification checkbox.
Click ok, wait for the flash to start.
It will ask to connect ur cell in flash mode( by pressing the back button )
Flash will start, let it get completed.
Restart the cell.. U will be back on stock ICS.
N plz henceforth search with ur eyes open..
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Yes i did like what you said, i downloaded ftf file from the link given from xda forum. But when i try i to use flashtool i have this error
02/044/2013 22:44:10 - INFO - Selected LT18i_4.1.A.0.562_(1254-3517).ftf
02/044/2013 22:44:10 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
02/044/2013 22:44:11 - ERROR - Error preparing files
Now i don't know what to do. My flashtool version is 0.9.9.0.

same problem with me guys..
when i start flash tool it shows : device disconnected

mandarjoshiin said:
Bro, can u plz search carefully? Its all available there...
Download d ftf file,
download d latest version of flashtool,
Make sure u hv the drivers installed on your pc.
Switch off ur cell, open flashtool on pc drag drop d ftf file.
Don't forget to Select No Final Verification checkbox.
Click ok, wait for the flash to start.
It will ask to connect ur cell in flash mode( by pressing the back button )
Flash will start, let it get completed.
Restart the cell.. U will be back on stock ICS.
N plz henceforth search with ur eyes open..
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I have done all that you listed above but my phone doesn't go past the connection step. It sees my connected phone in fastboot but nothing else happens.
btw my phone is only showing the Sony Logo after a failed attempt to load a custom Rom.
phone is a Xepira Arc S. was Rooted and Unlocked Bootloader...
please help.

When screen states device connected in flashmode ,Click the lightning icon again and you'll come back to earlier page.Now reclick No verification and press OK again.The unplug pluggin visual will pop up again but this time do not do anything and let it follow thru.It will start flashing automatically.
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[Q] Can't root my Arc S !

Hi everyone !
I had a rooted xperia arc s with the last firmware. I have just updating it to 4.1.B.0.587, so it is no longer rooted. The problem is that when I try to root it (I have tried different ways) with Flashtool, it doesn't function. What is strange is that when I plug my Arc S to the computer, Flashtool says busybox version .....
if I try to unroot it, flashtool tell me the phone is not root. And if I begin root, Flashtool stops by saying click restore on your phone, and nothing appears on my phone.
I have tried to restore my phone and to root again but this is the same result...
Can someone help me please ?
Thank you in advance !

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711
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I have tried this way to root 2 hours ago. In fact when I run this .exe, a program with chinese characters load and disapears, and that's all = impossible to use it. (I use windows 8, maybe that's the reason why it doesn't work...)

patatorus27 said:
I have tried this way to root 2 hours ago. In fact when I run this .exe, a program with chinese characters load and disapears, and that's all = impossible to use it. (I use windows 8, maybe that's the reason why it doesn't work...)
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Flash .587 ftf and then root again
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Thank you ! I'm going to try it !

That's done i've flashed my phone with the custom rom (4.1.B.0.587.ftf), but I still can't root my phone :crying: !
Please help me !

here is the flashtool log :
(view attached file)
The process stays on the last line when i try to root.
(I'm french) I understand it is doing something and nothing happen, even after 20 minutes.

I have found how to solve my problem : Flash a 4.0.3 kernel root and then flash 4.0.4 to have an updated firmware with the root !

patatorus27 said:
I have found how to solve my problem : Flash a 4.0.3 kernel root and then flash 4.0.4 to have an updated firmware with the root !
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4.0.4 is unrootable. You need to downgrade the kernel so you can use the exploit found in that version of kernel.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

Flash first .63 then use DoomLord's rooting toolkit for ics. 587 was never rootable.
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[Q] Sony xperia M CM11 imei unknown baseband unknown

hello ,
today i unlocked my bootloader got cwm and flashed CM11 but after this al was done i had 2 major problems. I have a xperia M c1905
1. when i first booted he didnt ask for my PIN to unlock my SIM and i had no service and i cant call or sent any sms , so i start searching for apps that could cause it but i could'nt find anything so i looked in setting and then i found that my imei is unknown and my baseband also
2. when my phone gets in stand-by i cant unlock my screen unless i pull my battery
EDIT: i think ive solved the 2nd problem i changed the way to unlock
is there anything i can do?
greets

Try flashing the stock firmware again and see if everything works again. If it does, flash cm again and see if there r any changes. If flashing stock firmware doesn't helo, then you probably messed up somewhere really bad in unlocking or flashing. In that case, i think itsvpermanent. Im not an expert at all in this matter but i wanted to help a brother out. Good luck
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paper13579 said:
Try flashing the stock firmware again and see if everything works again. If it does, flash cm again and see if there r any changes. If flashing stock firmware doesn't helo, then you probably messed up somewhere really bad in unlocking or flashing. In that case, i think itsvpermanent. Im not an expert at all in this matter but i wanted to help a brother out. Good luck
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thanks i will try it , u have any idea wher i fibnd a stock rom? and can i flash it in cwm?

iScOpEyOuModz said:
thanks i will try it , u have any idea wher i fibnd a stock rom? and can i flash it in cwm?
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To get the firmware here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7wdGoA4WPZAY01EMG0xX1RSWmM/preview?pli=1
To install it on your phone this is what you need to do:
Download the required ftf, for u, its the 4.1.2 ftf. Place it in the firmware folder in the flashtool folders. Open flashtool. Click the lighting icon. Flashmode. Click on the firmware u want to flash. Press flash. Wait a while, while it prepares files. When it asks you to, turn off ur phone, press and hold the vol. Down button and insert the usb which is attached to the computer at the other end. Let it flash. When done, remove usb. Reboot phone.
Hope this helped:beer::screwy::beer::screwy:
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thanks
well i try it as soon as possible
but i readed on other forums that changing imei in *#*#3364663#*#* will work too but it wont open anymore...
or that my fts files are corrupted or something like that , can you confirm that?

you need to flash 4.3 not 4.1.2
for the latest cm 11 update (beta 4).you need to have the 4.3 update for baseband.
source : i installed cm11 beta 4 from 4.3 with no bugs