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[Q] Stock .42 ROM

So originally my phone was on firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42 straight out of the box; it was carrier free too so no carrier bloatware. I had the phone rooted (kept the bootloader locked) but my phone developed a physical fault so I had to send it in for repair. Before sending it off I unrooted my phone via SEUS, which upgraded the phone to firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62.
As I understand, that firmware cannot be rooted. So I want to revert back or downgrade back to the Stock Carrier Free UK rom of version .42. How do I go about doing that, whilst keeping my bootloader locked?

Just flash a generic .42 ROM with FlashTool
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Where can I find it though?

Find it on the forum.. its there only..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Hit thanks if my post helped u..

Other guys was faster and Tapatalk didn't show his post...
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mandarjoshiin said:
Find it on the forum.. its there only..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Hit thanks if my post helped u..
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Cheers man. But I don't know how to flash (to a locked bootloader phone)
Also, once flashed, can I use the zerGrush tool to root again?

If you use Flashtool it will do all the work for you EVEN with the locked bootloader.
yes you can use ZerjRush

mandarjoshiin said:
Find it on the forum.. its there only..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Hit thanks if my post helped u..
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Just noticed, there is no LT18i firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42 for the Arc S, just firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 which is what I don't want

1) Hey.. If u see.. on the same page, u'll find a pre rooted .62 firmware.. Flash with that.. u'll not need to root it explicitly..
2)to flash any ftf u'll need the flash tool.. if u dont have it.. here is the link...
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Download the flashtool for windows and install.
3)after installation check for the firmware folder under the flashtool main folder(where u have installed the flashtool)
4)now copy the downloaded .ftf file and paste it under the firmware folder. now 5)open the flashtool and click on flash..
6)now a popup window will come, select the first option of flash mode and click ok. the .ftf file will be listed automatically
7)dont change any settings and click ok
8) now flashtool will ask for the phone to be connected in flash mode..
9)so switch off ur phone and connect it to PC via USB by keep pressing the Back button on ur phone. Once it is connected, the flash tool will start and complete it work. after the flashing is done remove the phone and switch it on.. Click thanks if this helps u...

mandarjoshiin said:
1) Hey.. If u see.. on the same page, u'll find a pre rooted .62 firmware.. Flash with that.. u'll not need to root it explicitly..
2)to flash any ftf u'll need the flash tool.. if u dont have it.. here is the link...
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Download the flashtool for windows and install.
3)after installation check for the firmware folder under the flashtool main folder(where u have installed the flashtool)
4)now copy the downloaded .ftf file and paste it under the firmware folder. now 5)open the flashtool and click on flash..
6)now a popup window will come, select the first option of flash mode and click ok. the .ftf file will be listed automatically
7)dont change any settings and click ok
8) now flashtool will ask for the phone to be connected in flash mode..
9)so switch off ur phone and connect it to PC via USB by keep pressing the Back button on ur phone. Once it is connected, the flash tool will start and complete it work. after the flashing is done remove the phone and switch it on.. Click thanks if this helps u...
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Thanks but I found another way to downgrade to firmware .42. I used the Wotan client, and then used Zergrush method to root.

[Q] Help me to root my SONY XPERIA S .55 LATEST

AM New to this root world...
Am having this file : Xperia S Stock Firmware 6.1.A.2.55 Deodex Flashable Zip Root by tosa.th
and having flash tool 0.9.9.0 latest version but i do no how to flash this firmware its rooted firmware...
am having Unlock boot loader key also...
pls give me step by step procedure....

Just flash ka or ads kernel and ur will get the root
U don't have to flash a whole ROM to get root.
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Just flash Advanced Stock Kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280

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hush66 said:
Just flash Advanced Stock Kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280
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Hi I have to unlock my bootloader.Can I flash advanced stock kernel through flashtool on 6.1.A.2.55.Do I have to flash firmware again.What are the drm keys
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RISHI RAJ said:
Hi I have to unlock my bootloader.Can I flash advanced stock kernel through flashtool on 6.1.A.2.55.Do I have to flash firmware again.What are the drm keys
for this flash does i need .ftf file or how can any 1 pls help me list of things i need to flash
does i need androidsdk if s pls tell
can any i help me in image tutorial
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masksan23 said:
RISHI RAJ said:
Hi I have to unlock my bootloader.Can I flash advanced stock kernel through flashtool on 6.1.A.2.55.Do I have to flash firmware again.What are the drm keys
for this flash does i need .ftf file or how can any 1 pls help me list of things i need to flash
does i need androidsdk if s pls tell
can any i help me in image tutorial
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No image tutorial. Plain text.
DRM keys are Digital Rights Management keys. You will lose these when you unlock your bootloader. TrackID and some other (not really important) Sony apps won't work.
So, first, go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and download the tools needed.
There you have all the steps needed to unlock bootloader.
After you've unlocked bootloader head down to the CWM thread and download the flashable file. You have the instructions at the thread.
Flash CWM and the phone will boot in CWM mode now. Remember to put the ROM you want to flash on sdcard, or put kernel.sin file so you can boot back in the system.
Download the Root.zip flashable file for cwm (you'll find it in most of the root threads), and put it in the root of storage.
Then flash the CWM through fastboot, and the phone will boot in CWM recovery.
Navigate to "Install zip from sdcard -> Choose zip from sdcard -> "root.zip" (use the volume buttons to navigate and power to select).
Select Yes and your phone will be rooted.
If you want, you can download a kernel like Advanced ICS which will autoroot your phone when you flash it.
If you don't flash another kernel, then power off the device and boot into fastboot mode, and flash kernel.sin.
Your phone will boot into the system and will be rooted
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Persephone echnetr
Have you tried the Bin4ry method for rooting! This will keep your BL locked but roots your phone!

I have unlocked my boot loader.
I checked by typing *#*#7324...#*#*
Service info - configuration - in last line
It says bootloader unlocked : yes
Is it correct...
Give me correct link for download. which is best to flash+rooting file that u think...
Pls I downloaded flashable zip file by deodex...
Pls help... In future jellybean is going to come I want to use that also
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masksan23 said:
I have unlocked my boot loader.
I checked by typing *#*#7324...#*#*
Service info - configuration - in last line
It says bootloader unlocked : yes
Is it correct...
Give me correct link for download. which is best to flash+rooting file that u think...
Pls I downloaded flashable zip file by deodex...
Pls help... In future jellybean is going to come I want to use that also
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That's not how you unlock bootloader, that's how you check if your bootloader is unlockable. Head over to Bootloader Unlock thread and unlock your bootloader, then flash a CWM recovery through fastboot, and flash a kernel which will root your device.
There is Jelly Bean for our device, AOKP, CM10, PA etc etc.. Use the search button!

akkiannu said:
Have you tried the Bin4ry method for rooting! This will keep your BL locked but roots your phone!
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.55 is not rootable with the Bin4ry method...

[Q] Please Help

i have a rooted xperia s with stock rom, i have never installed any custom rom.....recently i tried using font installer root.....after selecting a font my phone restarted and is now caught up in bootloop....please help

anightfire said:
i have a rooted xperia s with custom rom, i have never installed any custom rom.....recently i tried using font installer root.....after selecting a font my phone restarted and is now caught up in bootloop....please help
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Just flash a stock ftf with flash tool. First, do a hard reset by pressing and holding the volume button and power button till it vibrates 3 times. Then prepare the ftf for flashing with flashtool and connect your phone in flash mode and allow the it to flash. Power your device on and enjoy.
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abcdjdj said:
Just flash a stock ftf with flash tool. First, do a hard reset by pressing and holding the volume button and power button till it vibrates 3 times. Then prepare the ftf for flashing with flashtool and connect your phone in flash mode and allow the it to flash. Power your device on and enjoy.
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thanks mate for the info...will try it soon, just reading through other possible methods.......Do u feel sony update service can help me unbrick.

anightfire said:
thanks mate for the info...will try it soon, just reading through other possible methods.......Do u feel sony update service can help me unbrick.
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Flashing a ftf with Flashtool does not void your warranty and it works with unlocked and locked bootloader. Sony update service and PC companion work only for locked bootloader. If you have unlocked your bootloader, you can use EMMA - Sony's Flashtool.

abcdjdj said:
Flashing a ftf with Flashtool does not void your warranty and it works with unlocked and locked bootloader. Sony update service and PC companion work only for locked bootloader. If you have unlocked your bootloader, you can use EMMA - Sony's Flashtool.
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i used sony update service as my bootlocker was still locked and successfully unbricked my SXS.......thanks a million for ur quick responses.

Help me i have block smartphone

I had rom fxp cm. I wanted to unlock my bootloader so I followed this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23188292 # post23188292
I download this file http://j.mp/xps_relock
than i turn of my smartphone i start flash tool then i click flashmode and i select Xperia-S_Relock_bootloader.ftf. Then i have connected and i press volum down, finally i have flash Xperia-S_Relock_bootloader.ftf. Now my smartphone don't boot.......what i do ? : I have read that i need of flash firmware ? Help please...

87Fra87 said:
I had rom fxp cm. I wanted to unlock my bootloader so I followed this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23188292 # post23188292
I download this file http://j.mp/xps_relock
than i turn of my smartphone i start flash tool then i click flashmode and i select Xperia-S_Relock_bootloader.ftf. Then i have connected and i press volum down, finally i have flash Xperia-S_Relock_bootloader.ftf. Now my smartphone don't boot.......what i do ? : I have read that i need of flash firmware ? Help please...
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How did you manage to install Cyanogenmod rom on locked bootloader ? You already had the fxp rom when you bricked or you wanted to install it ?

87Fra87 said:
I had rom fxp cm. I wanted to unlock my bootloader so I followed this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23188292 # post23188292
I download this file http://j.mp/xps_relock
than i turn of my smartphone i start flash tool then i click flashmode and i select Xperia-S_Relock_bootloader.ftf. Then i have connected and i press volum down, finally i have flash Xperia-S_Relock_bootloader.ftf. Now my smartphone don't boot.......what i do ? : I have read that i need of flash firmware ? Help please...
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Please post in QnA section. This is the development section. Is this language fine Mr.Moderator.

deniz2694 said:
How did you manage to install Cyanogenmod rom on locked bootloader ? You already had the fxp rom when you bricked or you wanted to install it ?
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No, i have flash cm 10 with unlock bootloader now i relock bootloader and if i turn on my smartphone i will not boot...

You can't have custom kernel with locked bootloader. So unlock bootloader again or flash stock on your phone and you should be fine again
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Custom Rom

Hi guys,
I need help on how to choose and flash the best custom rom that will be best for my Xperia z 4.4.4 kitkat without encountering any future problems. I'm rooted but my bootloader is locked..

Unlock Bootloader First
Hey ,
I suggest you to unlock your bootloader first by using sony Flashtool . This is a great Software , it automates everything , all you have to do is download the flashtool and connect your phone in flashmode and unlock your bootloader in just 1 click.
Then, Install CWM recovery , Search XDA for CWM for your phone i am sure you"ll find it and then flash that .img file
Then , copy your desired custom ROM into yuor internal/sdcard and flash using CWM
Flashtool: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
search for your phone in the supported devices if it is one of the supported device then flash using this software or else download this
Flashtool by Androxyde : http://www.xperiafirmware.com/compo...2-uncategorised/30-androxyde-xperia-flashtool
Custom Roms (STABLE) : https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=yuga&type=stable
Other Custom ROms : http://www.idroidspace.com/best-custom-roms-for-sony-xperia-z/
That's it!!! good day