I unlocked my arc bootloader and imported a xml using metamorph.apk and now my phone not rebooting it gets stuck on "Sony Ericsson" logo...PLEASE HELP!!!
Hi
Assume u can flash back to stock firmware using flash tool
There is some tuts on xda just find the firmware u were on and flash it
Flash tool thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10738287
There is videos on you tube just search flashtool arc
Try googling for more info ,im no expert but have used it afew times be carefull and be sure ur using yhe right versions of flashtool and firmware
Best I can do
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pushtostop said:
Hi
Assume u can flash back to stock firmware using flash tool
There is some tuts on xda just find the firmware u were on and flash it
Flash tool thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10738287
There is videos on you tube just search flashtool arc
Try googling for more info ,im no expert but have used it afew times be carefull and be sure ur using yhe right versions of flashtool and firmware
Best I can do
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Hey!! thanks for reply I re rooted my phone and flashed it in the process so came back to life with factory settings...
Glad to hear it im on doomkernel which has cwm recovery for backing up and restoring your phone
Its very good ,would save u some time if ya got bootlooped again
Best of luck
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Can anyone.please tell me what this error on flashtool means:
"Failed to verify sin header" I get this everytime I try to flash with flashtool and I'm guessing this error is stopping me from using seus and pc companion
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rkanwar said:
Can anyone.please tell me what this error on flashtool means:
"Failed to verify sin header" I get this everytime I try to flash with flashtool and I'm guessing this error is stopping me from using seus and pc companion
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Probably a corrupted ftf file...
Try downloading a new ftf file n flash it....
Ive tried that. From different sources. I even have problems updating with seus and pc companion. Phone gets detected. Updates download but wont install
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rkanwar said:
Ive tried that. From different sources. I even have problems updating with seus and pc companion. Phone gets detected. Updates download but wont install
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Which kernel n rom are u using??
Are you using the latest flashtool?
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When ive tried to flash or update first i was using .62 with doomkernel then with wotan i flashed nordic .62 firmware and then i tried everything. But still no joy. After that i flashed dooms version of the leaked stock rom. Whatever i try to flash with flashtool i get that error. Seus doesnt allow me to update
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rkanwar said:
When ive tried to flash or update first i was using .62 with doomkernel then with wotan i flashed nordic .62 firmware and then i tried everything. But still no joy. After that i flashed dooms version of the leaked stock rom. Whatever i try to flash with flashtool i get that error. Seus doesnt allow me to update
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Try to flash the stock kernel followed by .42 stock rom....
Flash the stock kernel using flashtool(using command prompt)
amulbaby said:
Try to flash the stock kernel followed by .42 stock rom....
Flash the stock kernel using flashtool(using command prompt)
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How would i flash the kernel using command prompt? Sorry im abit of a noob command prompt. Or do you mean using fast boot??
And i can only find the rom for arc i cant find it for lt18
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Yea I meant to flash thru fastboot mode .
Download the kernel.sin file(of stock Rom).
Copy it to the same folder where you have your fastboot file.
If you are running windows 7,hold shift button and right click inside the folder and select "OPEN COMMAND PROMPT HERE"...
If you are running windows xp,open command prompt from start menu and type "cd PATH TO FASTBOOT FOLDER"...
Some times this won't work,so again type "diskdrive:" where disk drive is the drive like f: or g: ....
After it opens type this
Fastboot flash boot kernel.sin
This is the process to flash the kernel file....
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And then flash .42 with flashtool?? I cant seem to find the lt18i version of the rom either
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I ll do some digging and get you the link ... Gimme some time bro
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rkanwar said:
And then flash .42 with flashtool?? I cant seem to find the lt18i version of the rom either
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Hey Dude,
Got plenty links fr you...
LT 18i 4.0.2.A.0.42_CE
LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB.ftf THIS IS ICS NORDIC
LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic World:http://ul.to/gsfx4w60
LT 18i original firmware .42
Enjoy
DON'T FORGET THE THANKS BUTTON, EVEN IF ONE WORKS
Thank you my friendd...youve been so helpful. I will try them all today
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rkanwar said:
Thank you my friendd...youve been so helpful. I will try them all today
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My pleasure bro !
Good day
Thanks bro one thing though when i tried flashing the lt15i version of .42 firmware i still got the same error
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rkanwar said:
Thanks bro one thing though when i tried flashing the lt15i version of .42 firmware i still got the same error
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oh ...but urs is LT 18i right???
Yeahh its a lt18 i thought id try the lt15 cuz i know lt15 users have flashed lt18 firmware
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rkanwar said:
Yeahh its a lt18 i thought id try the lt15 cuz i know lt15 users have flashed lt18 firmware
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did you try flashing the kernel separately???
If you succeed with that...
TRY THIS: WHEN FLASHING .42 USING FLASHTOOL, THERE IS A OPTION CALLED "EXCLUDE KERNEL"... CHECK THAT AND FLASH THE FTF FILE...
I guess that should work...
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rkanwar said:
Yeahh its a lt18 i thought id try the lt15 cuz i know lt15 users have flashed lt18 firmware
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I found these two threads specially started towards the problem of cross flashing...
Rather than me saying it, I think the thread wud give u the correct one shot solution coz i haven't cross flashed till now...
So here you go,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1456508
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14572280&postcount=9
FEEL FREE TO THANK ME
Oh i forgot about the kernel thing. Thanks i will try your solutions when i get to work
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rkanwar said:
Oh i forgot about the kernel thing. Thanks i will try your solutions when i get to work
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Ok mate !!!
And lemme know your findings
Might help ppl searching for cross flashing ....
I cant repair my phone using Pc Companion or Sony Update Service !! :crying:
It says: Your phone includes modified software can not be update
Download your country firmware and flash with flashtool, then reconnect to update service. It will work then.
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FlorinXstyle said:
I cant repair my phone using Pc Companion or Sony Update Service !! :crying:
It says: Your phone includes modified software can not be update
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Dude tat means ur bootloader is unlocked. Did u lock it?
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Yes is unlocked.
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Yes is unlocked.
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Then you can't update using SEUS or PC Companion.
Download the firmware you want from one of the threads and flash it using Flashtool.
Or go the adb route.
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FlorinXstyle said:
Yes is unlocked.
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U should know tat u actually cannot update via Sony Update if the bootloader is unlocked.. Relock it to update via Sony Update or just flash the firmware using flashtool as xtacy said..
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Ok. I got it. Thanks guys.
Hi
I'd like to update my Xperia s with the stock ICS update, but PC companion tells me that my phone is already updated so I want to update it via flash tool and I don't know anything about it.... And my phone says (see the image) help me please what I must do to do it perfect and not get briked
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aaron.esp.35 said:
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I'd like to update my Xperia s with the stock ICS update, but PC companion tells me that my phone is already updated so I want to update it via flash tool and I don't know anything about it.... And my phone says (see the image) help me please what I must do to do it perfect and not get briked
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You can use flashtool for flashing firmware on locked bootloader
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Download the original .55 firmware
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/32d781xcq7vx5re/v6ercyFTgS#
Extract and put the ftf file in the flashtool/firmware folder
In Flashtool click in the upper left ray and select flash mode.
Select the downloaded firmware and click ok.
Power off the phone and connect while press volume down
When finished reboot your phone
Good luck and sorry for my english
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aaron.esp.35 said:
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I'd like to update my Xperia s with the stock ICS update, but PC companion tells me that my phone is already updated so I want to update it via flash tool and I don't know anything about it.... And my phone says (see the image) help me please what I must do to do it perfect and not get briked
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Are you on gingerbread right now ?
What's your build number ?
If you want to upgrade to ICS then follow the instructions by dpirotto above,
Need a tutorial ? > http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
Thank you....
I did it and... I'm enjoying it jaja i missed ICS porting in my phone jaja
Well I'm testing I feel like I git a new phone thanks
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I flashed my xperia s lt26i with flashtool to other firmware and i lost my original firmware now it say emergency calls only no sim card it s locked on orange fr
You could try restoring the firmware with pc companion.
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Can't find on the web and flash it, maybe with a toolkit?
thanks for help it s fixed :good::good: