1. I wanted to know that is it possible to downgrade using flashtool e.g if i flash a custom rom which is based on firmware .55 but then i flash with flash tool, version .50, would it work?
2. By flashing through flash tool, can i get rid of CWM?
1) yes
2) yes
Assuming you have an unlocked bootloader and you mean flashing ftf files
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Kevin-0100 said:
1) yes
2) yes
Assuming you have an unlocked bootloader and you mean flashing ftf files
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No. I'm not planning on unlocking bootloader but yes i was referring to ftf files. DOes it change the scenario?
Anyone?
The custom rom part put me off, sorry about that.
You can use flashtool to flash a stock ftf firmware over any custom rom. (also with a locked bootloader.
You could downgrade even to a gingerbread rom if you want
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Kevin-0100 said:
The custom rom part put me off, sorry about that.
You can use flashtool to flash a stock ftf firmware over any custom rom. (also with a locked bootloader.
You could downgrade even to a gingerbread rom if you want
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Ok and by flashing stock ftf, i would get rid of even clockwork right? in case of sending it to repair centre.
Thing is, i have played around with custom roms on different phones for ages but the whole part of unlocking bootloader etc is all new to me so before i begin flashing roms.
Yes it would remove cwm since it's embedded in the kernels and since stock firmware kernels don't have cwm it will be removed by flashtool when flashing a stock firmware rom
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What i mean is if there is a .tft or .ftf for the new beta of ICS cause i dont want to unlock my bootloader. The very reason i have a custom rom is i created multiple method just to have one. For example my Xperia Play as of this moment is running the T.E.A.M Rom w/ default ericson kernel. How did i do that? I used a kernel w/ Superuser and Clockwork then flashed again replacing just the kernel and i was able to use a Rom. Anyway i relly on flashtool to get more w/o unlocking my bootloader, but is there a flashtool process to get the ICS beta working?
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No.
What no? What i asked if it is possible or if theres one.
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bhavei said:
What no? What i asked if it is possible or if theres one.
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u must have unlocked bootloader to use that ics beta..
I guess this means that the flashtool serves no purpose for the xplay beta, better wait for the official w/c doesnt require unlock bootloader.
Btw the other free method w/c uses a pin, i was able to successfully do that. But the dos for fastboot wont continue, that made methink that unlock bootload for me is unsuccess though the tool said mine is unlocked.
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why not u unlock bootloader?? u can relock back using flashtool..
Sorry im not really that techy but ill read that relock, cause what i know is that relocking bootloader has its rules and limit, would it be possible to relock after flashing to ICS Beta. ICS w/ safe locked bootloader.
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bhavei said:
Sorry im not really that techy but ill read that relock, cause what i know is that relocking bootloader has its rules and limit, would it be possible to relock after flashing to ICS Beta. ICS w/ safe locked bootloader.
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relock bootloder is so easy.. what u need is .ftf file and flash it using flashtool
you cant relock it when using custom rom.. it may brick your device
my suggestion is unlock your bootloader to flash ICS beta and when ICS officially release by sony.. u can relock it back but u must flash the stock rom first to receive that update
It thats really,if my play relock back,im can get the realease update,from sony With the pc companion? Because I just unlock my BL,
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It thats really,if my play relock back,im can get the realease update,from sony With the pc companion? Because I just unlock my BL,
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yes u can.. but u must flash the stock rom first..
Hi
I tried to unlock my arc s bootloader using flashtool and it sayes that its done.after that my phone start to reboot after showing bootanimation
I tried to flash a fresh stock 4.0.4 rom but it has this error
Code:
19/012/2012 14:12:58 - INFO - Ending flash session
19/012/2012 14:12:58 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Final data verification failed";
and phone shows a danger icon after sony logo..
what I must to do?
I am going to using relock metod to relock bootloader and then flash stock rom..
Does it work?Please Help me
Chck if ur boot loder is unlock or lock by flashing any kernal if unlock then flash any rom if not then flash ftf file of latest ics no need to relock
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justkiddinghere said:
Chck if ur boot loder is unlock or lock by flashing any kernal if unlock then flash any rom if not then flash ftf file of latest ics no need to relock
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Thaks for your help
How I can find it is unlocked correctly?and Cant I install stock rom?
am2222 said:
Thaks for your help
How I can find it is unlocked correctly?and Cant I install stock rom?
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if you unlocked for free first try to unlock again it will give error that you are already unlocked and if you paid for it flash any kernel
i suggest you to first flash any ics kernel then any ics rom as i think you are flashing ics on gb kernel
am2222 said:
Thaks for your help
How I can find it is unlocked correctly?and Cant I install stock rom?
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Go to general section and download latest rom ics official release ftf file and flash it wethe your phone bl locked or unlocked it will work fine
Flash ftf file via flash tool
http://androxyde.github.com/
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creative_md said:
if you unlocked for free first try to unlock again it will give error that you are already unlocked and if you paid for it flash any kernel
i suggest you to first flash any ics kernel then any ics rom as i think you are flashing ics on gb kernel
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Thanks man
I unlocked it for free and find that its unlocked now..
I flashed a fresh stock rom and it works fine..Thank you
justkiddinghere said:
Go to general section and download latest rom ics official release ftf file and flash it wethe your phone bl locked or unlocked it will work fine
Flash ftf file via flash tool
http://androxyde.github.com/
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Hello my friend
Thanks for your help too
As I said I flashed a new ICS and it works fine
Can anyone tell me how yo install the ROMs in this forum?
I always download it and use xRecovery but it always doesn't work
Besides , I have Rooted and BL
Last , sorry for my bad grammar , I'm from Taiwan , and nice to meet you all .
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y2023958 said:
Can anyone tell me how yo install the ROMs in this forum?
I always download it and use xRecovery but it always doesn't work
Besides , I have Rooted and BL
Last , sorry for my bad grammar , I'm from Taiwan , and nice to meet you all .
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BL what? locked or unlocked?
y2023958 said:
Can anyone tell me how yo install the ROMs in this forum?
I always download it and use xRecovery but it always doesn't work
Besides , I have Rooted and BL
Last , sorry for my bad grammar , I'm from Taiwan , and nice to meet you all .
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For some custom roms you need to flash kernels via fastboot and for this you need unlocked bootloader.
if bootloader it's locked use Google and search there is official way to unlock but you will lose warranty and drm.
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zolaisugly said:
For some custom roms you need to flash kernels via fastboot and for this you need unlocked bootloader.
if bootloader it's unlocked use Google and search there is official way to unlock but you will lose warranty and drm.
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Who cares about locked bootloader?
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creative_md said:
BL what? locked or unlocked?
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unlocked
First flash any kernel you want instructions will be given from where you will download like doomkernel it has inbuit recovery. Reboot into recovery choose your rom
Wipe system,chache,dalvik chache install zip from sd card
Dont flash ics rom over gb kernel or gb rom over ics kernel or it will cause bootloop
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Read the instructions. These threads just highlight why there should be a time limit for new members before they're allowed to post.
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creative_md said:
First flash any kernel you want instructions will be given from where you will download like doomkernel it has inbuit recovery. Reboot into recovery choose your rom
Wipe system,chache,dalvik chache install zip from sd card
Dont flash ics rom over gb kernel or gb rom over ics kernel or it will cause bootloop
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but how can I flash the kernel in .img?
I only know hoe to flash the kernel by flashtool , it's simple to use
Try This
y2023958 said:
but how can I flash the kernel in .img?
I only know hoe to flash the kernel by flashtool , it's simple to use
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Considering you already have flashtool and your desired kernel follow this :
1) Plug in your phone in fastboot mode [S-Off, hold menu key and plug in to PC]
2) Place you .img on your desktop
3) Open up flashtool, select fastboot mode and select flash kernel and select it from the desktop
4) Once kernel is flashed un plug your device restart it open up CWM and flash desired ROM.
Hopefully i helped you out
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but how can I flash the kernel in .img?
I only know hoe to flash the kernel by flashtool , it's simple to use
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kernel is an .img file so flash it normally as you do flash kernels...
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kernel is an .img file so flash it normally as you do flash kernels...
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After flashing the kernel you often need to flash Wifi Modules in recovery
I did this also using flashtool, and im always getting error message saying that i have to root my phone when in fact its already rooted and i used doomlord's tool. SU is already on my phone homescreen. How does that possible? I followed all the instructions. Can you help guys.
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whiskey_1388 said:
I did this also using flashtool, and im always getting error message saying that i have to root my phone when in fact its already rooted and i used doomlord's tool. SU is already on my phone homescreen. How does that possible? I followed all the instructions. Can you help guys.
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You need to unlock your bootloader. Root is not needed at all.
whiskey_1388 said:
I did this also using flashtool, and im always getting error message saying that i have to root my phone when in fact its already rooted and i used doomlord's tool. SU is already on my phone homescreen. How does that possible? I followed all the instructions. Can you help guys.
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Yes root is not required so tell what exact error you are getting and first confirm that you have adb drivers installed
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Im getting this error message "device is not rooted" something like that.
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whiskey_1388 said:
Im getting this error message "device is not rooted" something like that.
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you need unlock bl yours is not unlocked.....
Hello,
I need to get my phone back to stock. I'm running NXT Lite with DoomKernel V14 and I want to get it to a stock state. Could I just Boot to flash mode and ftf R800i 4.0.2.A.0.58 to go stock?
Yep. Bootloader will still be locked though
As he has doomkernel his bootloader will stay unlocked. if u want u can lock bootloader after reflashing stock rom and than u will be fully stock.
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ch3mn3y said:
As he has doomkernel his bootloader will stay unlocked. if u want u can lock bootloader after reflashing stock rom and than u will be fully stock.
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How do u relock the bootloader?
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andiemerchcomia said:
How do u relock the bootloader?
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Not too sure why you would want to relock the bootloader. If u want to return to stock just flash the .FTF via flashtool and leave it at that.....just incase you want to install a custom ROM/Kernel again. Otherwise u will wish u never relocked bootloader
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thephawx said:
Hello,
I need to get my phone back to stock. I'm running NXT Lite with DoomKernel V14 and I want to get it to a stock state. Could I just Boot to flash mode and ftf R800i 4.0.2.A.0.58 to go stock?
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Just download the stock ftf file
Place it in c:/flashtool / firmware
Run flashtool
Go to flash mode
Flash the stock Rom
Reboot your phone..
Feel free to ask questions of you dint understand anything
Hey Guys.Im new and i wanted to ask how to remove CWM on xperia m c1905 (rooted,bootloader unlocked) cuz i decided to back to original stock rom.anyone can help me?
Guide to relock bootloader kernel wise suggest reflashing stock firmware
Maybe reflash first then lock bootloader not sure on which way it should be done
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2497985
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based on the thread that u give is said stock kernel so i assume that i need to reflash stock firmware and then relocking bootloader (correct me if im wrong).one more thing,does reflashing stock firmware remove root access and also reflashing remove cwm?
acapdin said:
based on the thread that u give is said stock kernel so i assume that i need to reflash stock firmware and then relocking bootloader (correct me if im wrong).one more thing,does reflashing stock firmware remove root access and also reflashing remove cwm?
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First flash stock Kernel, and then Relock, If you relock/upgrade your FW, before reverting to stock kernel, your phone might soft-brick..
ckrishnakanthc said:
First flash stock Kernel, and then Relock, If you relock/upgrade your FW, before reverting to stock kernel, your phone might soft-brick..
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tq for the info oh i 4 got.will the root and cwm also gone after flash?
Yes it will as recovery is only on that elixer kernel and root is on firmware
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ckrishnakanthc said:
First flash stock Kernel, and then Relock, If you relock/upgrade your FW, before reverting to stock kernel, your phone might soft-brick..
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dunc4n88 said:
Yes it will as recovery is only on that elixer kernel and root is on firmware
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thanks.thank u for explainin it.
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so guys i try the method
1.Reflash using stock firmware
2.relock using backup-TA
Result = 100% working fine.
so if u guys got a problem that similar to mine well u got the answer rite here. ^_^
Glad it worked fine
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