[Help] Phone Cant stay in flash mode or fastboot mode! - Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion

Dear guys!
I want to flash ftf JB file for my phone, but problem is:
I cant enter flash mode, actually, phone only stay in flash mode for a while (about 20 seconds) then it auto turn off.
Im using XZXperience 2 rom, and i have tried to install both e-lite kernel and arkama v1.7 kernel but not help!
Any advice for my problem?
PS: I installed flashtool on win8 laptop! Flashtool showed my phone connected in flash mode.
Same problem with fastboot mode!

Check that the USB port is 2.0 and not 3.0. And please post in the correct section in Q&A.

Most likely your drivers aren't installed properly (are you on Win7 x64 or Win8?). There's a trick to install them by opening the device manager (on your pc) and manually installing the drivers. I've also read that you can install the drivers along with Flashtool nowadays, there should be an option somewhere. So try that first, if that doesn't work ..
Use this method. Ignore the bit of editing drivers and go to the "lazy" method:
And if you are very lazy, you can download my "android_winusb.inf", which I attached - put it into *\Android\android-sdk\extras\google\usb_driver.
Once you finished that, just turn off your phone, hold the search button and connect it to your PC while still holding the search button (boot into fastboot).
Via the device-manager or the device center you can now see a device called "S1Boot Fastboot" with a warning sign - rightclick it, press on "Properties", click on the Hardware tab and then again on "Properties".
After that click on the driver tab and press on "update driver".
Choose the option to look manually for the driver and then guide to the usb_driver folder, which I mentioned above.
Now you should be able to access the fastboot-tool via PC.
Hope I could help you and I'm sorry if I made some language mistakes, but English is a foreign language for me.
Have a nice day,
Janitor
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You can download the driver from the link. Oh and "search" is volume up/down (the one you're using to get into flash mode, I forget which is which ), that guide was written for Xperia Play.
If I were you, I'd just install the CWM zip DooMLorD posted though, don't use flashtool.. Although you'd need fastboot to flash the custom kernel if you want a recovery, but no flashtool.
Lastly, development is not the Q&A thread, you aren't supposed to create threads for asking questions, this will most likely get moved. Please read the forum rules before creating threads. Saying that you didn't know the rules is no excuse, that just means you didn't bother to read them and shows your lack of respect.

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Help odin 1.85 (cant open the serial com port)

guyz ca any help hot to fix this "odin said CANT OPEN THE SERIAL COM PORT"
what does it means,,
BTW, MY SGY is connected to odin already im trying to fix. (softbrick i guess is my UNIT)
kimerika said:
guyz ca any help hot to fix this "odin said CANT OPEN THE SERIAL COM PORT"
what does it means,,
BTW, MY SGY is connected to odin already im trying to fix. (softbrick i guess is my UNIT)
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try odin version 1.84!!
just extract the attached file
btw way make sure that you are in "DOWNLOAD mode" by turning off your phone
and pressing the volume down + power button + home key all at the same time
leodasal2 said:
just extract the attached file
btw way make sure that you are in "DOWNLOAD mode" by turning off your phone
and pressing the volume down + power button + home key all at the same time
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ill tried both odin 1.84 and 1.85, the same result,,"failed"
yes im in download mode.
kimerika said:
ill tried both odin 1.84 and 1.85, the same result,,"failed"
yes im in download mode.
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let's get to the basics shall we?
first of all make sure you have or done the following:
(1) installed samsung drivers (just install kies cd and plug your phone cable)
(2) using odin version 1.84
(3) kies program is turned off (if any)
(4) make sure you are logged on as "administrator"
btw have you tried this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800
leodasal2 said:
let's get to the basics shall we?
first of all make sure you have or done the following:
(1) installed samsung drivers (just install kies cd and plug your phone cable)
(2) using odin version 1.84
(3) kies program is turned off (if any)
(4) make sure you are logged on as "administrator"
btw have you tried this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800
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:what do you mean in item #3?
:my com. does not prompt run as admin.
kimerika said:
:what do you mean in item #3?
:my com. does not prompt run as admin.
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Originally Posted by leodasal2 View Post
let's get to the basics shall we?
first of all make sure you have or done the following:
(1) installed samsung drivers (just install kies cd and plug your phone cable)
(2) using odin version 1.84
(3) kies program is turned off (if any)
(4) make sure you are logged on as "administrator"
btw have you tried this thread?
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at number 3 open kies to detect your mobile open after that close the kies then even if you are not run as administrator if you are using windows xp...by the way you are from cebu if you are willing to come here at the shop i can help you i am from cebu too...so i can help personally you
FuranshisuKurogawa said:
at number 3 open kies to detect your mobile open after that close the kies then even if you are not run as administrator if you are using windows xp...by the way you are from cebu if you are willing to come here at the shop i can help you i am from cebu too...so i can help personally you
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did u mean "when i got connected to kies, then i closed it"
kimerika said:
did u mean "when i got connected to kies, then i closed it"
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Load the kies so your device will be detected... you dont need to install Galaxy Y drivers because you have the Kies after Kies load you can close it..and open the Odin and prepare the Files to the Destination Box
the odin will detect your device anyway if you are willing to come at the shop ill fix your SGY
Make sure you have installed KIES
then connect your phone via USB cable to pc (MAKE sure it showed your device is installed and ready to use)
Next thing to do is.
exit KIES
meaning press CTR+DEL then go to process tab look for KIES and hit end task
exit all Active application in system tray and also Anti virus.
I'm always stuck at the boot.img or connection or NAND write. My phone doesnt show the bar showing the process completion. Stuck in custom ROMs. x(
ggnatomen said:
Make sure you have installed KIES
then connect your phone via USB cable to pc (MAKE sure it showed your device is installed and ready to use)
Next thing to do is.
exit KIES
meaning press CTR+DEL then go to process tab look for KIES and hit end task
exit all Active application in system tray and also Anti virus.
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last Q. my com have a recycle .exe if ur familiar, can this be harm my SGY,
cause it broke my SDcard,
My experience on flashing
Since now its my second time flashing an SGY , first i unbricked my classmates SGY on Android 2.3.5 (B'coz she tried flashing another custom ROM with her custom ROM(Very common sense but she still do it so she end up bricking her phone, then she ask help for me ) )
Before i flashed i charged my SGY to 100 % (Fully charged)
Then i wiped my micro USB connector with a soft cloth
Then i turned off my phone
Then i pressed Ctrl+Alt+Del(Windows task manager) then i clicked "Processes"
then i ended up the Kies and ADB Session(i don't have it with my family PC)
Then i logged off my user then i logged on my dad's user account (Since he's only the one that has the administrator priveleges)
Then i downloaded Odin v 1.85 from SGY FAQ's here
Then i downloaded Doky's DXKK4 Wipe Pack for me (Since its the factory firmware of my phone)
Then i opened up Odin
And i pressed Power+Volume up+Home(i waited for 2 seconds before i release home button)
And i pressed Volume up on my phone (ODIN MODE)
Then i started selecting the valid DXKK4 files like PDA,PHONE/MODEM File,CSC
Then after that all i pressed "Start"
Then it stucked a bit on system.img file but after that all a green "PASS"surprised me then i started to jump jump jump (becase i successed flashing my phone)
Then the last message in the message box is "Successful 1/0 Failed"
Then my phone restarts,Then after i setup the phone i setup my CSC , for me i select XTC because ,my phone is an open line then it factory resetted again , then i set it up again , Now my phone is in the DXKK4 firmware again YAY ! Refer to Doky's thread on the Development section for full instructions before flashing
Try vaccuming your USB Ports or try an earlier version of Odin for our SGY
if you're running windows 7. You can type the combo button ctrl alt del and you will see "start task manager" and click on the processes and find all programs kies named like "Kieshelper" i think there's three different kies running in the processes. End process it and find your antivirus in the processes. Example is "egui" for eset, "avg" for avg, and many more. If you cant find your antivirus, just disable it, or if it can't be disabled, just uninstall it, and reboot. After reflashing, just install it again. Please note that KIES and ANTI VIRUS must be completely closed. Make sure that you have kies installed in your computer, if an antivirus is open, there might be chance that you'll receive a fail in odin.
jeffcleds said:
if you're running windows 7. You can type the combo button ctrl alt del and you will see "start task manager" and click on the processes and find all programs kies named like "Kieshelper" i think there's three different kies running in the processes. End process it and find your antivirus in the processes. Example is "egui" for eset, "avg" for avg, and many more. If you cant find your antivirus, just disable it, or if it can't be disabled, just uninstall it, and reboot. After reflashing, just install it again. Please note that KIES and ANTI VIRUS must be completely closed. Make sure that you have kies installed in your computer, if an antivirus is open, there might be chance that you'll receive a fail in odin.
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I Did closing Kieshelper on the Processes of the task manager(since my family PC is on Windows XP), But i did not do disabling the antivirus but i turned off the WiFi connection, So it disconnects all the devices connected on the WiFi it disconnects my Dad's Acer Iconia Tab A500 on Android 3.2 and his HTC Desire S as well and My Mom's Samsung Galaxy Gio as well me,my dad,my mom all using Android phone
refer to this thread for flashing instructions : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800
i followed that all , So i successed flashing DXLA1 Stock ROM to my factory firmware DXKK4
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kimerika said:
last Q. my com have a recycle .exe if ur familiar, can this be harm my SGY,
cause it broke my SDcard,
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before flashing its either format your SD Card using your phone..
How to ? Go to Settings>SD and Phone storage>Unmount SD Card(Wait for the status on notification bar if SD is safe to remove)>Then the "Format SD Card" option will be available, Tap on that >Format SD card>Erase All
Then Your SD will be formatted, so Backup first
Before flashing perform a factory reset
How to? Go To Settings>Privacy>Factory data reset>Then it will prompt you if you want to format the SD card , Just put a check on that but don't forget to backup first>Then follow the next procedure for factory resetting then after that, Power off your phone then Press Power+Home+Volume down then a warning will appear , Press volume up to proceed to ODIN MODE then connect your phone then select the appropiate files for your phone then click "Start" then see your message box on the left bottom to see what's happening on flashing your phone
my SGY is fixed thanks a lot for the help
kimerika said:
my SGY is fixed thanks a lot for the help
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we would prefer that you just press the thanks button
much easier than typed
kimerika said:
my SGY is fixed thanks a lot for the help
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Just Press "Thanks" if i've help you , But i think not because i just shared my flashing experience
well first of all, I installed merruk with hyperion 8 ROM. after i install merruk kernel, my phone shuts down on its own. Because I hated whats happening, i changed to cyanogenmod9.1 by bieltv. then i remembered that i need to have a clean stock rom. but everything is too late. im trying t o use odin but it says that "com cannot open (or something like that)". please help. I installed Kies but still not working. PH by the way....
gabzloadead said:
well first of all, I installed merruk with hyperion 8 ROM. after i install merruk kernel, my phone shuts down on its own. Because I hated whats happening, i changed to cyanogenmod9.1 by bieltv. then i remembered that i need to have a clean stock rom. but everything is too late. im trying t o use odin but it says that "com cannot open (or something like that)". please help. I installed Kies but still not working. PH by the way....
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you dont need kies its a waste of time
you just need to install samsung usb drivers
full instructions on how to use odin on my firmware thread at the top of the 5360 dev section

R800i Issues with USB Driver and Bootloader!

Hi Guys,
Any help would be great! i do have google talk if anyone is willing to help me out!
My R800i Is rooted and has a version of recovery but not sure which version, i am wanting to update my phone with a better kernel and rom since the current one i have installed is giving me issues ( not being able to receive incoming calls for example )
Another problem is i reformatted the phone since i was having issues with receiving calls but now when i connect my phone to ANY computer via the USB cable the computer trys to install MTP or MSC driver ( depends on which connection type i select ) the Installer fails and i cant even take any files off my phone.
Provided details below. i want to somehow get into the current bootloader and install the ROM thats on my SD card! i do have flashtool installed and Android tool SDK installed but still no success in phone wanting to talk to my laptop.
I am running windows 7 64 bit. i am starting to think the phone is belond repair since i cant get any software to work between the phone and computer.
does anyone know what buttons i need to push on the Xperia Play to enter into the boot loader, i have tried pressing the back button and search button on phone boot but nothing happens apart from the phone starts up normally.
would a factory reset delete the boot loader and other config-ed software off the phone is this why i cant enter the boot loader or am i not pressing the right buttons on boot.
Any help would be really appreciated!
IMEI:
357302043579712
IMEI Software Verson
49
Available Speech Codecs
HR, FR, EFR, AMR_HR, AMR_FR
Working Bands
GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS_BC1, UMTS_BC8
Rooting Status Bootloader Unlocked Allowed: Yes
Phone Software Version
1245-8821_4.0.1.A.0.283
S1 Boot Version
1241-3656 R9A021
EST Software Version
1242.5099_10
Android Version
2.3.4
Baseband Version
8x55A-AAABQMAZM-203028A-49
Kernel Version
2.6.32.9-perf
Build Number
4.0.1.A.0.283
If you want to change the kernel you must unlock your bootloader. If your Xperia Play is a SIM free one, you can do it for free in this link: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
For SIM locked devices I think you must find another ways to do it. There are some online sites that unlock bootloader to SIM locked devices for a fee.
Once you have unlocked your bootloader, turn off the phone, hold on the search button, plug the USB cable in the computer, release the search button (power button LED will be blue) and install this driver: http://drivers.softpedia.com/progDownload/Google-USB-Driver-Revision4-Download-139077.html
Now you are ready to flash any kernel you want with Flashtool or any other app.
Thanks for the information, i have already done this, i payed £25 for a guy on this forum to unlock my phone to any network. i'll give this a try and get back to you, problem is the phone doesn't like to talk to my laptop via USB cable keeps on failing to install the drivers..
Thanks for quick response.
PsychoShaft said:
Thanks for the information, i have already done this, i payed £25 for a guy on this forum to unlock my phone to any network. i'll give this a try and get back to you, problem is the phone doesn't like to talk to my laptop via USB cable keeps on failing to install the drivers..
Thanks for quick response.
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I have tried what you said but having problems with connecting my phone to my Windows 7 Laptop!
Check your device manager. The fastest way to open it is running this command: devmgmt.msc
There must be some kind of Android device while your phone is connected in fastboot mode. If you see it, update its driver with the Google USB driver v4 pointing at the folder path with the uncompressed files.
jcarbox said:
Check your device manager. The fastest way to open it is running this command: devmgmt.msc
There must be some kind of Android device while your phone is connected in fastboot mode. If you see it, update its driver with the Google USB driver v4 pointing at the folder path with the uncompressed files.
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Hi I tried what you said, i Turned off my phone and holded the search button and turned it back on, the light went blue and the computer popped up trying to install fast boot i point to the SDK folder to update the driver but it fails.
do you have google talk might be easier on there to talk! cheers!
I'm not using gtalk atm. Sorry.
Be sure the driver you downloaded is named usb_driver_rev4.zip: http://drivers.softpedia.com/dyn-postdownload.php?p=139077&t=4&i=1
If Windows doesn't detects any driver in that uncompressed folder, you can choose to select the device from a list, point to that folder and force to install the driver. It's named something like Android ADB Interface.
jcarbox said:
I'm not using gtalk atm. Sorry.
Be sure the driver you downloaded is named usb_driver_rev4.zip: http://drivers.softpedia.com/dyn-postdownload.php?p=139077&t=4&i=1
If Windows doesn't detects any driver in that uncompressed folder, you can choose to select the device from a list, point to that folder and force to install the driver. It's named something like Android ADB Interface.
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Thanks for the download link, i going to try this in a bit and get back to you! thanks for the support guys! :good:
Just tried, i put my phone into Media Transfer Mode.. my computer tried to install the MTP usb device and i directed the installation to the driver you linked..
Update Driver Software says: the best driver software for your device is already installed MTP USB DEVICE, there is a small yellow triangle on the icon and in MTP USB Device Properties it says: This device cannot start. (Code 10)
i need someone to Teamviewer with me, for the record i don't have the Sony Ericsson software installed on my Computer because that still wont install the drivers for my phone, i also know its not needed for installing new kernel and roms.
i tried connecting this phone to a bunch of pcs including my friends and it still fails to install any drivers!!! i think i am just going to bin this phone! i have had enough (
You must install that driver when you plug the phone in fastboot mode. It shouldn't work in any other case. In other words, when you plug your Xperia Play being powered on and Android is running it needs one driver, and when you boot it in fastboot mode you need other driver.
Please, install the driver following the steps previously posted with your phone in fastboot mode (blue LED).
Hello, i put my phone into fastboot mode, my device manager shows 1 device not installed S1Boot Fastboot, i right click go to properties and click update driver...
then i browse my computer for driver software i point the location to usb_driver_rev4\usb_driver and it says: Windows was unable to install your s1Boot fastboot!
Ok, let's see...
Try to update the driver using the "choose from a list" option to force the installation, point to the driver folder and select "Android ADB Interface" from the list. If Windows shows a warning message don't worry about it and go ahead.
i tryed this and its not wanting to work (
Sorry to hear that because I don't have any more ideas for your problem.
Maybe you may spend some minutes searching in the forum to find some detail that can help you.
i need someone with teamviewer to help me go though the setup process again, if anyone is willing to get my phone working i will happy pay them some money!
Thanks Jcarbox for all your support!
Regards
Paul
I just check the Windows device manager with my phone plugged in bootloader mode and it appears as Android Bootloader Interface, so this is the device you must choose from the list when you install the driver.
Hope this helps you.
thanks for the help, to bad my phone isnt having any of it.. just going to buy another phone (
This may work
PsychoShaft said:
thanks for the help, to bad my phone isnt having any of it.. just going to buy another phone (
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hi PsychoShaft,
I had similar problems. I don't know how to fix it permanently. but i do this to make it work for some time.First, download flashtool and install it.Open your device manager and select view->show hidden drivers.Then, delete all your drivers related to xperia play. like the adb interface, semc flash ,etc. All of them in all categories. then reboot your computer into safe mode with administrator and connect your device with flashtool running in your windows in safe mode. then the flashtool will indicate that you don't have the drivers. then,open the drivers folder in flashtool and use the setup to install arc-play-...,flashmode drivers and fastboot mode drivers.then after the installation is over windows will ask you to reboot.now reboot with your mobile connected. after boot windows will automatically install the drivers. then unplug your phone and turn off it and connect in flash/fastboot mode.it will automatically install drivers.wait for windows to say drivers installed successfully or installation failed. don't unplug it in the middle of the process then you will have to start from first.sometimes it will not work in the first time ,then reboot into safe mode and try again installing the drivers and rebooting into safe mode itself and connecting your device.at one point of time flashtool will say your device is connected in flas/fastboot mode.then continue with flashing
Gladwin.
Thanks for the support guys i managed to solve the issue!
^^^^ Glad i could help
Sent from my GT-I9300

[Q] Problems with SEMC flash drivers ACRO S

Well Hello everyone! i'm new to the site, but always being following a few post, so i'll give as much details as possible so you know what is happening let's get to it then.
PS: I have already rooted a device my ARC S and it was in the first try, i say this just to you guys know i have an idea of how easy the process should be.
I have an Acro S LT26W
6.2.b.1.96
Flashtool (downloaded from the youtube link below) version 9.11 for windows
The unknow sources are ON, and all the options i need for the phone to work with the rooting process
I use windows XP
i'm trying to root the device, i installed the flashtool and its drivers, the sony programs, both of them, the sony companion found the phone, the update service program, well when i do the turn off the phone and doing the flash mode steps, the computer freezes and the phone is never found...
I made the steps here www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSsZ7pAJcew the ones of checking the drivers, the flash tool found the phone on debugging mode (the phone is on)(when i did this it installed abd or something like that driver) but, when i finally load the kernel 211 and prepare the phone to flash mode (turn off the phone, press the volumen down botton, hold and connect the usb) the computer says the semc driver is not properlly installed then i have to reset the computer because it freezes just like the update service.... what might be happening in here? i installed the ACRO S for ICS driver, the fastboot and the flashtool driver (the last two options in the flashtool drivers pack) but the problem is still there...
i have the kernel of this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418991 and i follow the steps of this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672 (pretty sad i even get to 3rd step)
Question... (yes another one)
When i connected the phone to the pc to check if the flashtool driver was properlly instaled (debugging mode on) the icon of "root device" appeared, is there something we can do with it? i mean, maybe another way to root the phone? i spent the last 6 hours reading and trying but nothing worked and it's so easy to root a device if you have the proper tools.. i hope you can help me, its driving me crazy omg...
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Well i have good news and i want to ask you guys to check for this "way to root" because it was pretty stupid because of the easy it is.... ok
Now after i couldn't root the phone the way it is posted here, i was looking at you-tube and found a Spanish video about rooting the device, so i decided to give it a try, and wtf, it worked...
Now the steps are these... the video said that IT'LL WORK FOR ANY XPERIA JELLY BEAM DEVICES
(for installing the ROOT program, turn off your anti virus)
1- Go here www.mgyun.com/vroot download the Chinese rooting program and install it. NO NEED TO KNOW CHINESE FOR THIS.
2- Plug the USB cable to your pc
3- Prepare the phone, debugging mode ON
4- Open the rooting program and plug your phone to the pc with the USB cable
5- Wait until the program do its work and don't touch your phone.
6- Once your phone is done, it'll be automatically restarted and it be rooted
7- check the root with "root checker" or other you like
8- Done.
If you want to delete the Chinese root program in your phone follow the next steps.
1- Download SUPER SU program in your phone
2- Grant SUPER SU program root permissions and update the binary plus select NORMAL mode
3- SUPER SU program will find that there's another root program and it'll ask you witch program do you want to use, select SUPER SU and the chinese program will be deleted.
THAT'S ALL....
PD: Ok, now all that was in spanish i just translate it the best i could, this is the video link if someone wants to see it www.youtube.com/watch?v=raIR4ms6xds&list=PLmMm_rKgxjOpQ58IHzbbp1wgCVoSde692&index=2 again, would like to ask for someone to check this and share the way to root the phones if it is 100% safe and no tricks under the table.
hendrickson89 said:
Well Hello everyone! i'm new to the site, but always being following a few post, so i'll give as much details as possible so you know what is happening let's get to it then.
PS: I have already rooted a device my ARC S and it was in the first try, i say this just to you guys know i have an idea of how easy the process should be.
I have an Acro S LT26W
6.2.b.1.96
Flashtool (downloaded from the youtube link below) version 9.11 for windows
The unknow sources are ON, and all the options i need for the phone to work with the rooting process
I use windows XP
i'm trying to root the device, i installed the flashtool and its drivers, the sony programs, both of them, the sony companion found the phone, the update service program, well when i do the turn off the phone and doing the flash mode steps, the computer freezes and the phone is never found...
I made the steps here www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSsZ7pAJcew the ones of checking the drivers, the flash tool found the phone on debugging mode (the phone is on)(when i did this it installed abd or something like that driver) but, when i finally load the kernel 211 and prepare the phone to flash mode (turn off the phone, press the volumen down botton, hold and connect the usb) the computer says the semc driver is not properlly installed then i have to reset the computer because it freezes just like the update service.... what might be happening in here? i installed the ACRO S for ICS driver, the fastboot and the flashtool driver (the last two options in the flashtool drivers pack) but the problem is still there...
i have the kernel of this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418991 and i follow the steps of this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672 (pretty sad i even get to 3rd step)
Question... (yes another one)
When i connected the phone to the pc to check if the flashtool driver was properlly instaled (debugging mode on) the icon of "root device" appeared, is there something we can do with it? i mean, maybe another way to root the phone? i spent the last 6 hours reading and trying but nothing worked and it's so easy to root a device if you have the proper tools.. i hope you can help me, its driving me crazy omg...
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I think this is the only way to root acro s in .96 firmware. Rooting is actually very easy if you are familiar with it and it will take around 10minutes to get it done Since you are using .96 firmware, here are the actual steps for rooting your acro s (yes, i have simplified making it more easier to read)
1. install sony pc companion(for the your device drivers of course), fastboot and flash mode drivers
2. flash the .200 or .211 kernel (because the doomlord toolkit only support rooting on acro s with .200 and .211 kernel, the latest .96 did not included, so we need to downgrade the kernel for rooting)
3. root the device using the toolkit
4.flash back the .96 kernel
5.done
Before start, you will need to prepare these things
1. usb cable
2. rooting toolkit(credits to DooMLoRD) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327473 (download the latest v17)
3. .211 kernel and .96 kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418991
4. flashtool
If you done preparing all the files, lets get it started (with detail steps)
1. install sony pc companion http://www.sonymobile.com/my/tools/pc-companion/
2. After installing, plug in your phone, drivers should automatically install after that
3. Install the fastboot and flash mode drivers from the flashtool folder
4. After done all these steps, your device should be properly detected by your computer
The next part is flashing kernel(make sure sony pc companion is not running in background as it may interfere the flashing process)
1. extract both the kernel just now you downloaded to the firmware folder in flashtool
2. run the flashtool
3. click the thunder icon and choose flash mode
4. choose .211 kernel from the list and click flash (ignore the selections beside the list)
5. wait for awhile and a window should pop out to tell you plug in your device
6. now power off your phone, plug in your phone while pressing volume down button, release the button when green led appears
7. your device now will connect in flash mod and start flashing kernel
8. once it is done, it should tell you to reboot your device
9. now your device should running .211 kernel
Now you can root your device http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327473 steps are provided in the thread:laugh:
After rooting, you will see supersu or superuser in your apps drawer
Now you have successfully rooting, now what you do is revert the kernel back to .96, steps are same as above and make sure to choose .96 kernel in flashtool
Hope this will help you in your problem
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PLEASE CHECK THE NEW INFORMATION IN THE FIRST POST BECAUSE I CAN'T PUT URLS HERE
I know the CAPS thing, i'm just saying because i don't want no one to miss the information, because i was able to root the phone in less than 5 minutes without flashing or anything!
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PLEASE CHECK THE NEW INFORMATION IN THE FIRST POST BECAUSE I CAN'T PUT URLS HERE
I know the CAPS thing, i'm just saying because i don't want no one to miss the information, because i was able to root the phone in less than 5 minutes without flashing or anything!
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Thx for sharing, i think this is same as this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453709 i no need to refer to the video because i can read chinese

[Q] Flashtool Problem

Hello guys, i recently in past change cca 8 times flashed fw, kernel and rom, but yesterday i want to flash so i flashed firmware without problems, but when i wanted fastboot (Search button + USB to phone) led turns blue but flashtool gives me this Device connected in flash mode. So i try reinstall drivers, but still same
ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
INFO - Device connected in flash mode
ERROR - This action can only be done in fastboot mode
INFO - Device Status: NOT FOUND
ERROR - This action can only be done in fastboot mode. Please help me
ExisteRcz said:
Hello guys, i recently in past change cca 8 times flashed fw, kernel and rom, but yesterday i want to flash so i flashed firmware without problems, but when i wanted fastboot (Search button + USB to phone) led turns blue but flashtool gives me this Device connected in flash mode. So i try reinstall drivers, but still same
ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
INFO - Device connected in flash mode
ERROR - This action can only be done in fastboot mode
INFO - Device Status: NOT FOUND
ERROR - This action can only be done in fastboot mode. Please help me
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if drivers are not installed properly.. Start Windows 7 or 8 or 8.1 in "Disabled Driver Sginature Mode" (Google this if you don't know how)
if you think drivers are installed correctly.. then do one think cuz I also face the same issue.. Don't connect the Device and then try to FLash by the electric signal..
first select the firmware .. click ok.. then let the software tell u.. to connect the Device.. do that and it should work !! let us know.
Drivers are "SEMC Flash Device" for "S1Boot Fastboot". And when i try to load kernel first when device is disabled it gives me this.
02/013/2015 12:13:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/013/2015 12:13:33 - ERROR - This action can only be done in fastboot mode
02/013/2015 12:13:41 - ERROR - This action can only be done in fastboot mode
02/013/2015 12:13:49 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/013/2015 12:13:56 - ERROR - This action can only be done in fastboot mode
and i dont know how to flash via electric signal
Emma software from Sony works well for recovery my phone to original ROM and Kernel.
Maybe "back" button is stuck. Can you boot into android (doesn't matter is it custom rom or official firmware)
Also, try different usb port or different usb cable
Untill you found a solution you can flash custom kernels in .ftf format (you can flash them in flash mode)
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Bakisha said:
Maybe "back" button is stuck. Can you boot into android (doesn't matter is it custom rom or official firmware)
Also, try different usb port or different usb cable
Untill you found a solution you can flash custom kernels in .ftf format (you can flash them in flash mode)
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I dont think the "back" button is stucked. Cuz when i power off phone and holding back button and connect it gives me Green LED and when Search button its gives me Blue LED. Problem is not in phone but in Flashtool. If I have flash mode on phone devices shows me "S1Boot Flashmode" when fastboot "S1Boot Fastboot". I tryied all usb ports on my PC and 4 USB Cables (1 Original from XPlay and 3 others from different samsung phones) and Yea I can boot into android, and i tryied flash custom kernels in .ftf format but its always brick my phone and I must use Emma software for Revive the phone . Sorry my english is very bad
ExisteRcz said:
I dont think the "back" button is stucked. Cuz when i power off phone and holding back button and connect it gives me Green LED and when Search button its gives me Blue LED. Problem is not in phone but in Flashtool. If I have flash mode on phone devices shows me "S1Boot Flashmode" when fastboot "S1Boot Fastboot". I tryied all usb ports on my PC and 4 USB Cables (1 Original from XPlay and 3 others from different samsung phones) and Yea I can boot into android, and i tryied flash custom kernels in .ftf format but its always brick my phone and I must use Emma software for Revive the phone . Sorry my english is very bad
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Yeah, it looks like phone is ok
Try to uninsatll all related drivers from PC (go to device manager, righ-click on driver, then "uninstall"). Do it when for all 3 modes (flash, normal and fastboot mode)
Then disconnect and connect phone again.
Or choose to manually install drivers for
Or reinstall flashtool
Bakisha said:
Yeah, it looks like phone is ok
Try to uninsatll all related drivers from PC (go to device manager, righ-click on driver, then "uninstall"). Do it when for all 3 modes (flash, normal and fastboot mode)
Then disconnect and connect phone again.
Or choose to manually install drivers for
Or reinstall flashtool
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I tryied these so many times. I downloaded and tested 13 differents drivers but it has no effect still Flash mode . and i reinstalled flashtool too. I dont know what can be wrong.
ExisteRcz said:
Hello guys, i recently in past change cca 8 times flashed fw, kernel and rom, but yesterday i want to flash so i flashed firmware without problems, but when i wanted fastboot (Search button + USB to phone) led turns blue but flashtool gives me this Device connected in flash mode. So i try reinstall drivers, but still same
ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
INFO - Device connected in flash mode
ERROR - This action can only be done in fastboot mode
INFO - Device Status: NOT FOUND
ERROR - This action can only be done in fastboot mode. Please help me
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ExisteRcz said:
I tryied these so many times. I downloaded and tested 13 differents drivers but it has no effect still Flash mode . and i reinstalled flashtool too. I dont know what can be wrong.
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im using flashtool 0.9.10.1 and all seems fine.. try that
saqibkhan said:
im using flashtool 0.9.10.1 and all seems fine.. try that
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Okay I downloaded uninstalled my flashtool, then uninstalled drivers, installed flashtool 0.9.10.1, then drivers from C:/Flashtool/drivers and installed just Xperia PLAY and fastboot drivers, then i connect device in fastboot (Blue LED) and it says "08/045/2015 11:45:32 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
08/045/2015 11:45:32 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
" but i installed them, so i installed them manualy i searched for them somewhere, from 3 drivers i selected Android Bootloader Interface but everytime it install Android ADB Interface so problem is in drivers i think.
ExisteRcz said:
Okay I downloaded uninstalled my flashtool, then uninstalled drivers, installed flashtool 0.9.10.1, then drivers from C:/Flashtool/drivers and installed just Xperia PLAY and fastboot drivers, then i connect device in fastboot (Blue LED) and it says "08/045/2015 11:45:32 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
08/045/2015 11:45:32 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
" but i installed them, so i installed them manualy i searched for them somewhere, from 3 drivers i selected Android Bootloader Interface but everytime it install Android ADB Interface so problem is in drivers i think.
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if you are using Windows 8 or 8.1 .. try going into "Disable Signature mode for Drivers" in advanced startup and then try installing the Drivers !!
btw I install ADB drivers from the ADB package.. that is in the folder Fastboot and ADB Package\Drivers\google-usb_driver
try this.. but install in the mode I told u above.. uninstall the previous devices.. and when it Says Confirm Uninstall theirs a small box below that telling u "delete Drivers" and Uninstall.. tick that.

[Solution] Those Having problem with flashing Stock ROM using SP Flash tool

If you are reading this I am guessing your device is in bootloop or soft bricked. In my case it was bootloop and my volume down button was broken so couldn't get into recovery. Then had go through many places to get the phone running again. Here is how.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>This is for windows only.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
First you will need to install the MTK 65XX preloader driver installed on your PC.
Download the driver from here and extract it.
Note that if you are using windows 8 you will need to disable enforced driver signature checking. Here is how.
Now turn off your mobile and remove the battery. Now right click on My Computer and click manage. There open device manager tab.
now press and hold the volume up button and while holding the button Connect the device to PC using USB cable.
your PC will beep. Now you will see MTK 65XX Preloader driver being not installed right click on it and Click on update driver. Now choose Browse. Then navigate where you downloaded and extracted your driver. Then choose the folder of XP/Vista/7(8-10) accordingly.
Once you have installed the driver now you are ready to go.
Download the necessary files from here
This link has both SP flash tool including the Stock ROM.
Now open the SP flash tool SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1352.01/flash_tool.exe/ and then click on scatter file and choose the file from the directory Software\UsbUpgradePackage/MTK6592_Android_scatter.txt
now press download.
now pull off the battery from the device if connected and after a few seconds connect it again but do not turn on. Now connect the phone to PC using USB cable and you will see a red bar down on the FLASH TOOL.. Well done. Now seat back and relax.
when the process is done fire up the device.
Here is the video where I got the flashing process part. Give him a thumbs up. And if my post helps I am glad.
Stock ROM and SP tools link is also from his video.
Don't hesitate to comment. I am not a dev but I will try to help.
I am a new user so aparantly XDA doesn't want me to post with links.. However Links are in the 1st reply. Cheers.
I am sorry
I can't even reply with LINKS so leave me a PM (personal message I will be in touch.
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I can't even reply with LINKS so leave me a PM (personal message I will be in touch.
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it will help if error 5069 i have?

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