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[Q] flash tool not working

flash tool not working for me says i for 2001 phones dont change mtp or something but i have xperia s :s

Maybe you have old version of Flashtool?

i just downloaded the latest from the website :/

Hmm, what about Phone driver, Flashmode and Fastboot drivers? Did you install them on your computer?

ill double check

03/051/2012 19:51:43 - ERROR -
03/051/2012 19:51:43 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
03/051/2012 19:51:45 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
03/051/2012 19:51:45 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
i installed the drives :/

Try connecting it to another pc or another usb socket
And before all that... Restart ur pc
may work
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Hmm, i had the same errors as you, but after i reinstalled Windows (they had some big problems ) everything is fine. (Dont do what i did heh) Try to restart Computer as drsanket_xperia_u said. Or unistall all drivers in device manager and install them again.

didnt work

If you connect your phone in flashmode to computer, does your computer see it?

yes it does its recognised the eroors come after i turn off the phone and hold down and power on thats when this comes:
03/051/2012 19:51:43 - ERROR -
03/051/2012 19:51:43 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
03/051/2012 19:51:45 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
03/051/2012 19:51:45 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

hold down and power for a long time. if that doesnt work flash a new kernel with fastboot

i dont think there are any kernels available for locked bootlloaders so that may not be an option :/

mystertom101 said:
i dont think there are any kernels available for locked bootlloaders so that may not be an option :/
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Sorry didnt know it was a locked bootloader. If you can get into the os, flash cwm for locked bootloaders. Then you can flash the stock rooted version of the latest rom.

but you still have to flash the kernel and baseband through flash tool after so i will have the same problem

mystertom101 said:
but you still have to flash the kernel and baseband through flash tool after so i will have the same problem
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No the rooted version of the rom has kernel included. Flashtool can be an anus when it comes to drivers. Make sure you have checked the two bottom options in the driver install package, then reboot your computer. I just did a flashtool today and it went fine but sometimes it takes me a while to get it going. Make sure you have enough juice in your phone.

it says you need to flash kernel and baseband :/
Instructions:
* You need to have a previously rooted firmware with CWM installed. Good way to start is to have .45 firmware or .50 firmware and rooted.
* You need to have CWM installed
* Reboot to CWM and flash the zip file. (As always, make a backup and don't blame me if something goes wrong)
* After flashing is complete, power down the device and use flashtool to flash the latest Kernel and Baseband from .55 firmware (you can download the full firmware from below, but only flash Kernel and Baseband, otherwise you will loose root)
* Once completed, reboot and let the ROM settle down and there you go, you have the rooted latest firmware.
If you aren't getting CWM, follow this!

i want to delete the drivers and start again which exact drivers do i delete and which ones do i install?

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[Q] Phone blocked after formatting system

Hello everybody.
Someone sold me a modified Xperia Arc S, lately i felt it was having troubles because of it so i wanted to just wipe data and turn back to a clean install.
The one who sold that phone to me told me to push - button to go to a Advanced menu, that's what i did, i wiped all... And even system part :/
All i know is :
- I have a trollface "U Mad" when i boot on my phone
- I can access to CWM- based Recovery v5.5.0.4 (where i did the wipe) with - button, but i don't have any backup there so can't restore.
- I can install things as zip in CWM
I tried to use flashtools, but i can't boot with blue led, so it does not see my phone in fastboot :
2/012/2013 00:12:43 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
22/012/2013 00:12:43 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
22/012/2013 00:12:54 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
22/012/2013 00:12:54 - INFO - Device Status: ADB mode
22/012/2013 00:12:56 - ERROR - This action can only be done in fastboot mode
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Just for you to know : my phone is clean and my SD card too, all my data are safe if it's needed. I can reinstall all...
PS : not sure it fit my problem, but i saw this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971524 so i'm downloading it : Generic Trade France (4.0.4) (1254-2259)
Do you have a way to fix it ?
Thank you all. And btw yes i'm french if it's needed to know.

Okay i did what i said in the end of the post and i have an official Rom that's better
Seilkane said:
Hello everybody.
Someone sold me a modified Xperia Arc S, lately i felt it was having troubles because of it so i wanted to just wipe data and turn back to a clean install.
The one who sold that phone to me told me to push - button to go to a Advanced menu, that's what i did, i wiped all... And even system part :/
All i know is :
- I have a trollface "U Mad" when i boot on my phone
- I can access to CWM- based Recovery v5.5.0.4 (where i did the wipe) with - button, but i don't have any backup there so can't restore.
- I can install things as zip in CWM
I tried to use flashtools, but i can't boot with blue led, so it does not see my phone in fastboot :
Just for you to know : my phone is clean and my SD card too, all my data are safe if it's needed. I can reinstall all...
PS : not sure it fit my problem, but i saw this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971524 so i'm downloading it : Generic Trade France (4.0.4) (1254-2259)
Do you have a way to fix it ?
Thank you all. And btw yes i'm french if it's needed to know.
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Another Bootloop and tried everything!!!!

Hi,
I know another bootloop but:
1. Tried CWM - doesn't come up.
2. Tried flashing:
20/008/2013 16:08:42 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
20/008/2013 16:08:42 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
20/008/2013 16:08:47 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/008/2013 16:08:54 - INFO - Selected LT18i / 4.1.B.0.587 / (1254-2716)
20/008/2013 16:08:54 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
20/010/2013 16:10:04 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
20/010/2013 16:10:13 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
20/010/2013 16:10:13 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
20/010/2013 16:10:13 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
20/010/2013 16:10:14 - INFO - Start Flashing
20/010/2013 16:10:14 - INFO - Processing loader
20/010/2013 16:10:14 - INFO - Checking header
20/010/2013 16:10:14 - INFO - Ending flash session
20/010/2013 16:10:14 - ERROR -
20/010/2013 16:10:14 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
20/010/2013 16:10:16 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
20/010/2013 16:10:16 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool. - Even though I got all the drivers installed?!
3. Tried PC Cmpanion - cannot connect to the phone as it bootloops all the time and as soon as connection is established it's gone at the same time...
Please help.
Thanks.

You can either flash a kernel using fastboot to wipe the phone and install a new ROM or install the flashtool drivers and flash your phone...
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

popthosegaskets said:
You can either flash a kernel using fastboot to wipe the phone and install a new ROM or install the flashtool drivers and flash your phone...
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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Thank You.
I managed to start my phone yet now I'd like to flash kernel. I copied drivers (boot.img) to firmware folder and when I start flashtool it doesnt see it. What do I do?

In flashtool, when you're trying to choose boot.img, change in right down edge of window type of file to .img
ArcS / SlimBean by besttt / Tapatalk

Edek Łomiarz said:
In flashtool, when you're trying to choose boot.img, change in right down edge of window type of file to .img
ArcS / SlimBean by besttt / Tapatalk
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Like I said: "when I start flashtool it doesnt see it" that means there is nothing to choose from...

It doesn't see it, because flashtool is looking for different file type. When you switch to .img, he will see.
ArcS / SlimBean by besttt / Tapatalk

Ok,
Full story coz Im running out of options:
I rooted my phone (LT18i) while having stock ICS. Afterwards installed Xperia Ultimate HD (great ROM by the way) and uptill that point everything was ok. After that I made a HUGE mistake (i think) trying to install kernel using CWM - at this point my phone bootlooped. Was playing with it for a while and managed to make it work (dont ask how - i dont know) again getting back to base Xperia Ultimate HD. But when tried to flash kernel at this point flashtool said that my phone is not rooted and I cant get it rooted anyhow - and believe me I tried anything. Moreso flashtool is constantly saying I dont have drivers installed when I know I do (triple checked). I'm trying to get back to stock ICS by flashing it but flashtool (as mentioned above) doesnt allow it. Im running out of options here.
PLEASE HELP.

Edek Łomiarz said:
It doesn't see it, because flashtool is looking for different file type. When you switch to .img, he will see.
ArcS / SlimBean by besttt / Tapatalk
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Please explain where exatly please.
Screenshot attached.

1. boot.img is a kernel, not a whole firmware.
2. If you need to flash kernel (boot.img), you need turn Flashtool on, click on Flash, choose Fastboot mode, Select kernel to Flash, choose your kernel and OK.
3. If you need to flash whole firmware, you need .ftf file.
ArcS / SlimBean by besttt / Tapatalk
---------- Post added at 12:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:03 PM ----------
And if flashtool says, he don't have drivers, go to Flashtool folder in your computer, go to drivers, run Flastool-drivers application, on list choose your phone drivers, Flashmode drivers and Fastboot drivers (in end of list) and click install.
ArcS / SlimBean by besttt / Tapatalk

Edek Łomiarz said:
1. boot.img is a kernel, not a whole firmware.
2. If you need to flash kernel (boot.img), you need turn Flashtool on, click on Flash, choose Fastboot mode, Select kernel to Flash, choose your kernel and OK.
3. If you need to flash whole firmware, you need .ftf file.
ArcS / SlimBean by besttt / Tapatalk
---------- Post added at 12:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:03 PM ----------
And if flashtool says, he don't have drivers, go to Flashtool folder in your computer, go to drivers, run Flastool-drivers application, on list choose your phone drivers, Flashmode drivers and Fastboot drivers (in end of list) and click install.
ArcS / SlimBean by besttt / Tapatalk
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My bootloader is locked: "Bootloader unlock allowed: No" so I cant start in fastboot. What than??

Than you can't flash boot.img.
In this moment best option to turn your Arc to life is to flash whole firmware (.ftf) by Flashtool (Flashmode).
ArcS / SlimBean by besttt / Tapatalk

Edek Łomiarz said:
Than you can't flash boot.img.
In this moment best option to turn your Arc to life is to flash whole firmware (.ftf) by Flashtool (Flashmode).
ArcS / SlimBean by besttt / Tapatalk
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Thanks for ur help. Flashtool suddenly worked I dont understand why it didnt before...
Thanks again

Flashing recovery went terribly wrong on Xperia S

Hi
So yesterday I was trying to install TWRP recovery in order to install Cyanogenmod 11 on Xperia S , I followed a tutorial on techglen, the problem is that now I only have the recovery on my phone , it boots instead of the system , the system files are still there but I can't boot on it , If i connect my phone to my computer I can't access the storage even if I mount it using TWRP
So i have some questions
Is my phone broken?
Instead of flashing a .elf file i flashed the .img instead , is that the source of the problem? ( i didn't do it on purpose , but i didn't pay attention :/ )
can i flash the boot.img of the old system to get it back on booting ?
If there's a way of pushing the CM11 into my phone and installing it would that fix my problem?
Can i use flash tool to flash my old system back ?

Hi,
do you have the zip file of your custom rom on internal stockage ?
(browse file with 'Install" on TWPR)
If yes, you just have to flash it with TWPR.
Here's what I did (will do a clean install and delete previous setting, contact, app data ...) :
- Download ROM + Gapps and copy to sdcard (internal stockage)
- Flash boot.img with FlashTool
- Reboot on recovery (TWPR)
- Factory Reset (Wipe --> "Switch to Factory Reset")
- Format System (Wipe --> Advanced Wipe --> Select System)
- Install New ROM (Install and choose Zip)
- Reboot on ROM to set basic settings
- Reboot on recovery to Flash Gapps
- Wipe Cache (Wipe --> Advanced Wipe --> Select Cache)
- Reboot on System
If you don't have zip file on internal stockage, you may go back first on Stock Rom with FlashTool.
Flash stock ftf(6.2.b.1.96), you can easily find it using search function.
Then you can do like I explained.

jeremux said:
Hi,
If you don't have zip file on internal stockage, you may go back first on Stock Rom with FlashTool.
Flash stock ftf(6.2.b.1.96), you can easily find it using search function.
Then you can do like I explained.
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Well thanks a lot for your answer man !
when i put on flash mode and try to flash it with flashtool , the phone leaves flash mode after like 40 seconds
I tried installing the drivers ( from flashtool/drivers ) but it didn't change anything :/

Do not confused Fastboot and Flashmode.
Normaly you just have to :
(I guess your tft is already in "firmwares" folder of FlashTool)
- start FlashTool (with Administrator Rights on Windows)
- clic on "Flash device"
- select "Flashmode"
- select all file in "Content"
- clic on "Flash"
- your xperia s must be poweroff and unpluged
- Press the back button (still powered off)
- Then plug the USB cable
After that your phone boot in Flashmode and flashing start.
If they don't work, what is the error ?

ImSoFresh said:
Well thanks a lot for your answer man !
when i put on flash mode and try to flash it with flashtool , the phone leaves flash mode after like 40 seconds
I tried installing the drivers ( from flashtool/drivers ) but it didn't change anything :/
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Don't put your device on flashmode until flashtool tell you because flashtool takes about 1 minute and 20 seconds to finish extract ftf file
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ImSoFresh said:
Hi
So yesterday I was trying to install TWRP recovery in order to install Cyanogenmod 11 on Xperia S , I followed a tutorial on techglen, the problem is that now I only have the recovery on my phone , it boots instead of the system , the system files are still there but I can't boot on it , If i connect my phone to my computer I can't access the storage even if I mount it using TWRP
So i have some questions
Is my phone broken?
Instead of flashing a .elf file i flashed the .img instead , is that the source of the problem? ( i didn't do it on purpose , but i didn't pay attention :/ )
can i flash the boot.img of the old system to get it back on booting ?
If there's a way of pushing the CM11 into my phone and installing it would that fix my problem?
Can i use flash tool to flash my old system back ?
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You can simply try pushing the CM11 zip to Your phone when You are in twrp and Your phone is detected on the PC. You won't be able to see it as mounted storage. You will see the device when You run:
Code:
adb devices
Then Use the command to push:
Code:
adb push path/to/rom /sdcard
And then flash the ROM.

Mirhawk said:
You can simply try pushing the CM11 zip to Your phone when You are in twrp and Your phone is detected on the PC. You won't be able to see it as mounted storage. You will see the device when You run:
Code:
adb devices
Then Use the command to push:
Code:
adb push path/to/rom /sdcard
And then flash the ROM.
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That's exactly what i did , but it still didn't work , i flashed the recovery.elf ( at first i flashed it .img ) and then installed the rom , now it works perfect , thanks a lot guys for your help , if some people are having trouble this video helped me a lot
youtube.com/watch?v=Hn4E3fKX7WM

Hi,
Good news if it works now.
So enjoy yourself with custom rom

Xperia s - soft brick

Hi guys, i need some help.
Im' italian, so sorry my bad english
I have an Xperia S, i want install Pa on this device, but i messed up.
my steps:
- unlock the bootloader phone
- I have flash (1st time the md5 file, i know i'm an idiot) /file/twrp2/nozomi/stock-6.1.A.0.452-twrp-2.4.0.0.elf (from this page: search xperia s twrp on google) this file, so:
- I have the flashed kernel with recovery twrp (2.4.0)
- i dont have any rom (installed or on the internal storage).
I'm trying use the adb sideload service, when i connect my phone (in recovery mode) w8.1 dont find any driver (either the manual install), so i cant use the adb services
Can someone help me?
There is other way? (i try to install a .img of a recovery, but without results)
Please, i beg you

Install flashtool drivers and it should do
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