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Error when rooting phone FTError

I just flashed to LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World and when I use flashtools to uroot I get
05/007/2012 02:07:52 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
05/007/2012 02:07:52 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.8.0 built on 2012-02-26 19:26:25
05/007/2012 02:07:52 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
05/007/2012 02:07:57 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
05/008/2012 02:08:00 - INFO - Connected device : LT15
05/008/2012 02:08:00 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
05/008/2012 02:08:00 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
05/008/2012 02:08:01 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\LT15\busybox\1.19.0\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
05/008/2012 02:08:03 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\custom\root\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
05/008/2012 02:08:04 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
05/008/2012 02:08:26 - INFO - Waiting for device
05/009/2012 02:09:26 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
05/009/2012 02:09:26 - INFO - Running part2 of Root Exploit
05/009/2012 02:09:26 - INFO - Running rootit2
05/009/2012 02:09:27 - ERROR - Cleaning rootit files
Mounting /system R/W
FTError

.62 can't be rooted by any method yet. Either flash a pre-rooted kernel if you have an unlocked bootloader, if not flash.42, root then ota update.

sinkster said:
.62 can't be rooted by any method yet. Either flash a pre-rooted kernel if you have an unlocked bootloader, if not flash.42, root then ota update.
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I have a locked bootloader. I flashed .42, rooted it, but OTA still failed.

If you keep attempting the ota then it will eventually complete, apparently.

See my post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23285407&postcount=15

sinkster said:
If you keep attempting the ota then it will eventually complete, apparently.
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Yes it did.

hi mate, if you are on 0.62, then just flash an old kernel using flashtool and then you would be able to root 0.62 as well
or have a look at this
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/142493#142493

Unable to root Xperia Play

I just lost one entire afternoon trying to gain root access to my Xperia Play!
Basically I need to get rid of all the weird apps that came with it, like the chinesse keyboard
I also want to choose a different location to use the sony store for psone games
I tried everything I could find:
gingerbread did nothing for over 30 minutes
superoneclick, using zergrush exploid gets stuck at step 7: waiting for device
with psneuter it freezes at step 5: waiting for device
RootXperiaPlay apparently worked, but when it try to install the superuser app the cmd window say that its a read only file and it does do nothing at all
fastboot didnt work either, I got the unlock key from sony and everything. actually this one flashed my cellphone and now its back to factory conditions, thank god for the gmail contacts. Sadly, this means that I also lost progress in all of my games and, what is worse, the zelda ocarina of time save file, roms and apk for muppen64 xp (the emulator) which is no longer in the play store.
Flashtool didnt work, there is its log
22/044/2012 23:44:35 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
22/044/2012 23:44:36 - INFO - Connected device : R800
22/044/2012 23:44:36 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
22/044/2012 23:44:36 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
22/044/2012 23:44:42 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\R800\busybox\1.19.0\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
22/044/2012 23:44:43 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\custom\root\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
22/044/2012 23:44:44 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
22/045/2012 23:45:04 - INFO - Waiting for device
22/046/2012 23:46:04 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
22/046/2012 23:46:04 - INFO - Running part2 of Root Exploit
22/046/2012 23:46:04 - INFO - Running rootit2
22/046/2012 23:46:04 - ERROR - Cleaning rootit files
Mounting /system R/W
FTError
Xperia play, R800i, 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.69
Any tip will be appreciated.
Thanks!

Ugh, not this again. You have firmware 4.0.2.A.0.69, which is UNROOTABLE. Downgrade to 4.0.2.A.0.58 or lower, then you can root it. Please search first

oops
sorry for that, yesterday I searched everywhere, all other examples had other builds version but didn't say anything about this one

[Q] Help. Downgrade problem with flashtools on Xperia Play.

I am having a very hard time trying to get root access to my Xperia Play.
Xperia Play R800i
Android 2.3.4
4.0.2.A.0.69
Bootloader unlocked
From what I could gather from this forum, I need to downgrade to 0.42 so I can use zergRush exploit by Doomlord, or Super One Click.
See, I have no interest in using custom ROMs. Actually, I would like to stay exactly with my stock rom, but with the root access to manage and save space in the internal memory of the phone.
But I cant seem to get Flashtools to work.
I have downloaded the Xperia Play (R800i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_TW.ftf file and it seems legit.
I also downloaded a recent version of Flash tools .
Here is the log of flashtools
24/027/2012 01:27:38 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
24/027/2012 01:27:38 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.6.0 built on 2012-09-17 22:32:25
24/027/2012 01:27:38 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
24/027/2012 01:27:47 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/028/2012 01:28:27 - INFO - Selected Xperia Play (R800i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_TW.ftf
24/028/2012 01:28:27 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
24/028/2012 01:28:27 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
24/029/2012 01:29:02 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
24/029/2012 01:29:02 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Reading device information
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Processing loader
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Checking header
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Ending flash session
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
I have installed the drivers for the Xperia Play from Flashtool drivers.
I am not in MTP mode. I am positive that it is in MSC.
I correctly plugged my device in flash mode.
I am on Windows 7.
I dont know what I am doing wrong.
Please, please, please, can someone more experienced lend a hand?
Thanks a lot.

Supersonic PB said:
I am having a very hard time trying to get root access to my Xperia Play.
Xperia Play R800i
Android 2.3.4
4.0.2.A.0.69
Bootloader unlocked
From what I could gather from this forum, I need to downgrade to 0.42 so I can use zergRush exploit by Doomlord, or Super One Click.
See, I have no interest in using custom ROMs. Actually, I would like to stay exactly with my stock rom, but with the root access to manage and save space in the internal memory of the phone.
But I cant seem to get Flashtools to work.
I have downloaded the Xperia Play (R800i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_TW.ftf file and it seems legit.
I also downloaded a recent version of Flash tools .
Here is the log of flashtools
24/027/2012 01:27:38 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
24/027/2012 01:27:38 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.6.0 built on 2012-09-17 22:32:25
24/027/2012 01:27:38 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
24/027/2012 01:27:47 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/028/2012 01:28:27 - INFO - Selected Xperia Play (R800i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_TW.ftf
24/028/2012 01:28:27 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
24/028/2012 01:28:27 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
24/029/2012 01:29:02 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
24/029/2012 01:29:02 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Reading device information
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Processing loader
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Checking header
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Ending flash session
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
I have installed the drivers for the Xperia Play from Flashtool drivers.
I am not in MTP mode. I am positive that it is in MSC.
I correctly plugged my device in flash mode.
I am on Windows 7.
I dont know what I am doing wrong.
Please, please, please, can someone more experienced lend a hand?
Thanks a lot.
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Chech the box " no final verification" that's it.
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It's not that.
I checked the box, following a tutorial.
In my research, I read that the more recent versions of flashtools had problems with some .ftf.
Anyone had those?
Could be it?

Supersonic PB said:
I checked the box, following a tutorial.
In my research, I read that the more recent versions of flashtools had problems with some .ftf.
Anyone had those?
Could be it?
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Try previous version of flashtool. Bcoz in previous versions this problem got solved by checking that box. Or try to flash diff. frmw or redownload it then flash.
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XPERIA PLAY Unresponsive touchscreen + Phone would not boot

Help! I have been trying to fix my phone using Flash tool. I searched threads hoping they have an answer to same problem as I have. But all the posts are different, or it's 2 or 3 years old..
First my phone's touch screen is unresponsive, but I managed to navigate around using the hardkeys..
Now, the phone wouldnt boot up, it's stuck in the Sony Ericsson logo. but whenever I plug it in the PC or charger it would boot all the way..
Why is this happening? I rooted my phone but didnt unlocked the bootloader, and I bought it in the UK.
I am trying to flash an original firmware that I got somewhere, because the links provided on some threads here wont allow me to download it, says not available on my geographic location or something.. (I am in Florida, and yes, I have tried using proxy or hotspotshield)
Here is my problem:
08/002/2013 11:02:21 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
08/002/2013 11:02:22 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
08/002/2013 11:02:22 - INFO - Start Flashing
08/002/2013 11:02:22 - INFO - Processing loader
08/002/2013 11:02:22 - INFO - Checking header
08/002/2013 11:02:22 - INFO - Ending flash session
08/002/2013 11:02:22 - ERROR -
08/002/2013 11:02:22 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
anybody help me with this or does anybody have better suggestion?

You can try these, this is two sites. One is a list of FTF files needed to flash in flashtool. First was made by fma965, I followed with my collection to preserve these files as much as possible:
fma965 (if these work you should totally thank him)
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=3637
My backup collection of FTF Files:
http://d-h.st/users/jgregoryj1/?fld_id=19757#files
Let me know if these work, if not I can try another method.

The version I need is 4.0.2.A.0.42 UK version and that wasn't included in your's or his so I downloaded the R800i_2.3.3_UK_Generic.tft and tried.
but I got the same outcome
08/055/2013 12:55:28 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
08/055/2013 12:55:28 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
08/055/2013 12:55:28 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Connected device : R800
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.15.3 (2010-02-06 17:13:19 CET) multi-call binary
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.0.2.A.0.42
08/055/2013 12:55:35 - INFO - Installing toolbox to device...
08/055/2013 12:55:35 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ftkit.tar to /data/local/tmp
08/055/2013 12:55:35 - INFO - Running installftkit as root thru sysrun
08/055/2013 12:55:36 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
08/055/2013 12:55:56 - INFO - Selected R800i_2.3.3_UK_Generic.ftf
08/055/2013 12:55:56 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
08/055/2013 12:55:57 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
08/056/2013 12:56:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Start Flashing
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Processing loader
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Checking header
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Ending flash session
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - ERROR -
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I also did search about this and found a post where someone suggested to update the flashtool's driver.
I followed the instructions but I always get INSTALL FAILED..

Hmmm.... let me do some thinking and see what I can come up with... also you wouldnt happen to have the firmware saved would you? As neither myself nor fma965 have it?
Probably not, trying to collect and save as many firmwares as possible...

No sorry :/ I have no knowledge of doing that.. but i've read somewhere that you can use 2.3.3 UK Generic as substitute for android 2.3.4 firmware 4.0.0.A.42 UK. they say that's good as same, is that right?

UK is 2.3.3. Most other official roms are 2.3.4. Most newer custom roms take updates from other 2011 xperia phone and combine with our device to make unofficial 2.3.7 custom roms.
Sent from my R800at using xda premium

quiksilver669 said:
The version I need is 4.0.2.A.0.42 UK version and that wasn't included in your's or his so I downloaded the R800i_2.3.3_UK_Generic.tft and tried.
but I got the same outcome
08/055/2013 12:55:28 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
08/055/2013 12:55:28 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
08/055/2013 12:55:28 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Connected device : R800
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.15.3 (2010-02-06 17:13:19 CET) multi-call binary
08/055/2013 12:55:34 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.0.2.A.0.42
08/055/2013 12:55:35 - INFO - Installing toolbox to device...
08/055/2013 12:55:35 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ftkit.tar to /data/local/tmp
08/055/2013 12:55:35 - INFO - Running installftkit as root thru sysrun
08/055/2013 12:55:36 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
08/055/2013 12:55:56 - INFO - Selected R800i_2.3.3_UK_Generic.ftf
08/055/2013 12:55:56 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
08/055/2013 12:55:57 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
08/056/2013 12:56:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Start Flashing
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Processing loader
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Checking header
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Ending flash session
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - ERROR -
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
08/056/2013 12:56:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I also did search about this and found a post where someone suggested to update the flashtool's driver.
I followed the instructions but I always get INSTALL FAILED..
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Are u using Windows 8???
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

Yes, I am using Windows 8. Is that whats causing this? Any suggestion?

quiksilver669 said:
Yes, I am using Windows 8. Is that whats causing this? Any suggestion?
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Yes in Windows 8 u should disable drive signature to install flashmode and fastboot drivers for this go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35386496
After installing drivers start flashing and see what happens
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it's still the same :/
i'll try it on my bros windows 7 laptop.
EDIT:
Flashtool still doesnt work. I tried the SE update on the windows 7 laptop and it worked. Updated and all, but still my phone wouldnt boot without plugging it to a PC or a charger.
And the touchscreen is still unresponsive.
:/
EDIT again:
I got flashtool to work. I have always run the Flashtool64 and always got the same error.
After everything, I tried to run the other Flashtool and it WORKED! MY DEVICE IS BOOTING ALL BY ITSELF NOW.
but the touch screen is still unresponsive.. any solutions for that? ^__________^

[Q] Flashtool stuck at "Reading device information"

Hi folks,
I'm trying to flash the latest firmware using flashtool, but it doesn't get any further than "Reading device information".
I've disabled driver signing checking and installed the flashtool, fastboot, z1 compact and common drivers for Rhine board devices. (I couldn't find anything else relevant)
I ran check drivers in flashtool and that seems ok. I'm using flashtool 0.9.16.1
Here's the log:
28/005/2014 00:05:23 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.1 built on 06-16-2014 23:00:00
28/005/2014 00:05:23 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
28/005/2014 00:05:24 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
28/005/2014 00:05:24 - ERROR - Error parsing settingsprefs.js (The system cannot find the file specified)
28/005/2014 00:05:24 - INFO - Strategy firefox failed trying next one : java.io.FileNotFoundException: prefs.js (The system cannot find the file specified)
28/005/2014 00:05:24 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one
28/005/2014 00:05:24 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
28/005/2014 00:05:24 - INFO - Pulling changes
28/005/2014 00:05:24 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
28/005/2014 00:05:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/005/2014 00:05:33 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :
28/005/2014 00:05:33 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\7&FBF12B9&0&4 Driver installed : true
28/005/2014 00:05:33 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
28/005/2014 00:05:34 - INFO - - none
28/005/2014 00:05:34 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
28/005/2014 00:05:34 - INFO - - none
28/006/2014 00:06:02 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503). FW release : 14.4.A.0.108. Customization : DE
28/006/2014 00:06:02 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
28/006/2014 00:06:13 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
28/006/2014 00:06:14 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
28/006/2014 00:06:14 - INFO - Reading device information
Anyone have an idea how to coerce this to work?

Are you on factory firmware now? If so try the Sony PC companion software.

mr mystery said:
Are you on factory firmware now? If so try the Sony PC companion software.
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I'm on official Sony firmware. I'll give Sony PC companion a go now.
I thought I was not supposed to use it anymore since the phone's been rooted, at least none of the guides mention using the Sony tool.
But heck, if flashtool doesn't work I don't see what option I have really.
What I was trying to flash with flashtool was the firmware that Sony PC companion downloaded, then I decrypted it and created an ftf file from it.

For what it's worth - flashing with Sony PC Companion works fine, no need for flashtool.
Easy Root Toolkit v7 has restored root, and lockeddualrecovery beta installer 128 works fine.
129 reboots into a stuck Sony logo, so there's obviously an issue there, it seems that PhilZ recovery in that zip is buggy.
Now I'm back to normal. Still have no idea how to make flashtool work, and I would like to find out for when the next release is out.
Any help would be appreciated!

I had the same problem that you did. When you install the flashtool drivers make sure you install the flashmode, adb and z1 compact drivers. If your on windows 8 there's a process you need to do before you install the unsigned drivers.
In the flashtool FTF folder ensure your FTF is in there and if there are any other folders in there delete them as they are from the failed flash and flash tool will automatically refer to that folder every time you try and use flashtool.
Turn off your phone.
Run flashtool. I used the normal one not the x64 one.
Click Lightning icon.
Select firmware.
Flash and follow instructions.
I also forgot, make sure your computer doesnt go to sleep or turn its screen off while flashing as it will most likely fail again.
Sent from my D5503 using XDA Free mobile app

That's exactly what I've done, but it's not working. I'm on Server 2012, but for all intents and purposes it's same as Windows 8.
I went to disable driver signature checking and installed the following drivers from the pack:
flashtool
fastboot
z1 compact
common drivers for Rhine board devices
Are there any other drivers required for this?
Adb works fine, I believe those drivers came with Sony PC companion and I can use Easy Root Toolkit and stuff like that.
Also, assuming I can't get this to work - is it possible to get a flashable zip file from the ftf file - one that I could flash using PhilZ recovery?

The above mentioned advice does not work...stuck at reading information still...

TheNakedMam said:
The above mentioned advice does not work...stuck at reading information still...
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Any luck with this? I'm having the same issue with my E2306. I have TWRP but i formated System, Cache, Data, Internal and ART partitions. I installed a beta 7.1.1 ROM which is missing features like Camera and Audio. Trying to restore Pexo ROM but the phone wont stay in fastboot mode nor is it recognized by fastboot devices.