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I have serached and searched. was unable to find anything so im rly sorry if i dubble post.
But will clockworkmod from Rom manager V4.5.0.1 Work on xperia play R800I
and
If im trying to flash it trough Rom manager can it cause any harm if it is not working.
i would like to avoid to flash yet another rom with Fastboot yet again if i can use a more easy on the go alternative.
Thanks in advanced.
No cwm is only supported by using dooms kernal. Wish itvwas that easy
nyvang101 said:
I have serached and searched. was unable to find anything so im rly sorry if i dubble post.
But will clockworkmod from Rom manager V4.5.0.1 Work on xperia play R800I
and
If im trying to flash it trough Rom manager can it cause any harm if it is not working.
i would like to avoid to flash yet another rom with Fastboot yet again if i can use a more easy on the go alternative.
Thanks in advanced.
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You have two options either flash dooms kernel which comes with recovery or boot free xperia recovery (which require unlocked bootloader) both threads u can find under xperia play android development section ,pls. do some search
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Flashtool
It would be awesome if it were that easy man, but unfortunately Flashtool is the best alternative unless your really patient
flashtool...... ?
I have a stock build on a rooted xperia play with unlocked bootloader ofc... im not too comfortable with the process of flashing new roms. i have no idear how to flash the kernal in ordre to flash cyanogenmod 7. any help doing so would be apriciated alot. thats why i asked if there where an alternative.
will something like Xcharger Reboot option be any helpfull ?
CyanogenMod 7.1 Official also includes CWM.
Installation guide:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Play:_Full_Update_Guide
I like the openness of cyanogen but i like having all my playstation stuff sooo.. would it be possible to flash cwm when doing the cyanogenmod flash and then use flashtool to install stock 2.3.3 so i can backup and choose whichever one i want in the future?
thanks alot just what ive been looking for. but i have a question
i installed another stock rom on the phone version 2.3.3
Basebandversion 7x30A-AAABQMAZM-1290_21-22
and Kernalsystem 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
Will i have to install another kernal or can i just go haead and flash ?
Flashtool?
nyvang101 said:
thanks alot just what ive been looking for. but i have a question
i installed another stock rom on the phone version 2.3.3
Basebandversion 7x30A-AAABQMAZM-1290_21-22
and Kernalsystem 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
Will i have to install another kernal or can i just go haead and flash ?
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For flashing CM you have to flash the CM kernel (boot.img) that comes in the zip package of CM , u hav to unzip the latest CM FXP package and flash boot.img through fastboot put the file boot.img in the same folder in your pc where fastboot is located and copy the CM Rom zip file on the root of your sdcard. Now connect ur phone in fastboot mode (turnoff & hold the search key while connecting to pc) check if ur phone is connected properly by entering the following command in command prompt
fastboot getvar version
if it return some value like 0.3 then ur connected correctly. Now for flashing the CM Kernel enter following command
fastboot flash boot boot.img
If all is done correctly a message will appear in command prompt stating success.Now turn on the phone while the phone is booting up press the volume rocker repeatedly until the phone enters CWM recovery mode , now install the CM Rom from ur sdcard remember to perform a nandroid backup and wipe the data/cache before installing.
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Flashtool?
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What a bright awnser but not rly usefull. toobad they did not add a Ignore button on the forum
Thank you so much... you are the best !!!!
arpit85 said:
For flashing CM you have to flash the CM kernel (boot.img) that comes in the zip package of CM , u hav to unzip the latest CM FXP package and flash boot.img through fastboot put the file boot.img in the same folder in your pc where fastboot is located and copy the CM Rom zip file on the root of your sdcard. Now connect ur phone in fastboot mode (turnoff & hold the search key while connecting to pc) check if ur phone is connected properly by entering the following command in command prompt
fastboot getvar version
if it return some value like 0.3 then ur connected correctly. Now for flashing the CM Kernel enter following command
fastboot flash boot boot.img
If all is done correctly a message will appear in command prompt stating success.Now turn on the phone while the phone is booting up press the volume rocker repeatedly until the phone enters CWM recovery mode , now install the CM Rom from ur sdcard remember to perform a nandroid backup and wipe the data/cache before installing.
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Thanks alot its really helpfull. altho i cant find a Cyanogen relaser for the play anywhere on cyanogen official website will this one do ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14815864#post14815864
nyvang101 said:
Thanks alot its really helpfull. altho i cant find a Cyanogen relaser for the play anywhere on cyanogen official website will this one do ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14815864#post14815864
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Yes this is correct CM package for play
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i flashed the Cyanogenmod just to discover that i have no radio. then i downloaded the official rom. now how do i flash the official one ? is that same metod ? because its some wierd filetype *.ftf
nyvang101 said:
i flashed the Cyanogenmod just to discover that i have no radio. then i downloaded the official rom. now how do i flash the official one ? is that same metod ? because its some wierd filetype *.ftf
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First restore ur phone to the official
firmware through nandroid restore (u had that backup right ?) then U have to use flashtool for flashing that official Rom, search for flashtool 2.9.1 beta (only this version is compatible with play not use version 3.0) u will find that in xda forums download the file and unpack on the desktop a folder flashtool will be created inside that folder look for subfolder named drivers there will be an executable file ggsetup.exe run that file to install the drivers necessary ,after that copy the firmware .ftf file in the subfolder named firmwares. Now switch off your phone but not connect to pc yet. Run flashtool.exe in that application you will find flash button click on it and then select the firmware u have downloaded to flash , now u will see several files such as adsp.sin etc show up on the right side of flashtool you have to select all those files by ctrl+a or click seperately to select all of them after you are done with it make sure you have clicked wipe data on the upper right side and then click flash now the flashtool screen will show this message - preparing files for flashing , now keep ur phone ready u have to connect ur phone only after a message showing a image of x10 popup because it has some timeout (keep the back button pressed when connecting to pc a green led should lit up on power on/off button that means u are connected in flash mode) now the flashtool should also show phone connected and it will start flashing firmware automatically. Once flashing is done turn on the phone go to settings and turn on usb debugging and unknown sources.
After that u have to repeat the process of flashing CM kernel and flashing CM through recovery described earlier.
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arpit85 said:
First restore ur phone to the official
firmware through nandroid restore (u had that backup right ?) then U have to use flashtool for flashing that official Rom, search for flashtool 2.9.1 beta (only this version is compatible with play not use version 3.0) u will find that in xda forums download the file and unpack on the desktop a folder flashtool will be created inside that folder look for subfolder named drivers there will be an executable file ggsetup.exe run that file to install the drivers necessary ,after that copy the firmware .ftf file in the subfolder named firmwares. Now switch off your phone but not connect to pc yet. Run flashtool.exe in that application you will find flash button click on it and then select the firmware u have downloaded to flash , now u will see several files such as adsp.sin etc show up on the right side of flashtool you have to select all those files by ctrl+a or click seperately to select all of them after you are done with it make sure you have clicked wipe data on the upper right side and then click flash now the flashtool screen will show this message - preparing files for flashing , now keep ur phone ready u have to connect ur phone only after a message showing a image of x10 popup because it has some timeout (keep the back button pressed when connecting to pc a green led should lit up on power on/off button that means u are connected in flash mode) now the flashtool should also show phone connected and it will start flashing firmware automatically. Once flashing is done turn on the phone go to settings and turn on usb debugging and unknown sources.
After that u have to repeat the process of flashing CM kernel and flashing CM through recovery described earlier.
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Thanks alot. Now im on Cyanogen with radio working AWESOME. time to customize.
Originally Posted by arpit85
First restore ur phone to the official
firmware through nandroid restore (u had that backup right ?) then U have to use flashtool for flashing that official Rom, search for flashtool 2.9.1 beta (only this version is compatible with play not use version 3.0) u will find that in xda forums download the file and unpack on the desktop a folder flashtool will be created inside that folder look for subfolder named drivers there will be an executable file ggsetup.exe run that file to install the drivers necessary ,after that copy the firmware .ftf file in the subfolder named firmwares. Now switch off your phone but not connect to pc yet. Run flashtool.exe in that application you will find flash button click on it and then select the firmware u have downloaded to flash , now u will see several files such as adsp.sin etc show up on the right side of flashtool you have to select all those files by ctrl+a or click seperately to select all of them after you are done with it make sure you have clicked wipe data on the upper right side and then click flash now the flashtool screen will show this message - preparing files for flashing , now keep ur phone ready u have to connect ur phone only after a message showing a image of x10 popup because it has some timeout (keep the back button pressed when connecting to pc a green led should lit up on power on/off button that means u are connected in flash mode) now the flashtool should also show phone connected and it will start flashing firmware automatically. Once flashing is done turn on the phone go to settings and turn on usb debugging and unknown sources.
After that u have to repeat the process of flashing CM kernel and flashing CM through recovery described earlier.
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Thanks alot. Now im on Cyanogen with radio working AWESOME. time to customize.
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Congrats... Enjoy playing with ur play (even I not had that luck flashing because I had some pc problems here,still stuck on stock 3.0.1.A.145) once had CM but without radio...
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Hi,
I am currently using CM9 on my Xperia ARC, there are certain bugs which disallow me to use my Video camera and there are some WiFi issues too. Since the official ICS update is already out for the Xperia Arc, I wanted to rollback to the stock OS.
Can someone please guide me through the entire process or even point out to a post on this forum that will help me in doing so.
I went across many suggested post but there were none for the Xperia ARC.
Thank You.
This is the latest framework for xperia ARC " NOT ARC S "
http://www.mediafire.com/?rtoaz2tc6c7bsjc
simply .. download , extract , flash through flashtool .. It contains baseband , kernel and ROM, all in one =)
BTW , It's not Rooted since It's the latest Official framework
Use the Search button for the Root ..
regards ..
I think the user above means firmware, not framework.
Anyway it's easy, just use Flashtool and official FTF file. As you said you were running CM9 you must already have an unlocked bootloader. These steps are for unlocked bootloader phone and this is how I did it on my Xarc.
Go to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
and download official LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World (big bold letters, you can't miss it in post #1)
Unrar this file to get the official Sony 4.0.4 FTF.
Then go to:
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Click the tab that says "Installation".
(I assume you are running MS Windows)
Download Full Install, Windows Edition - v0.8.0.0
Download Updates, Windows Edition - v0.8.5.0
On your computer run installer v0.8.0.0 first, then run v0.8.5.0 to make it the latest version of Flashtool. Flashtool by default installs to c:\flashtool and doesn't create a shortcut in start menu, so you will have to find it with file explorer (My Computer).
Power off phone. Do not connect data cable yet!
Run Flashtool.
Drag the FTF file onto the Flashtool window.
In the window that appears, leave everything as is, but tick "No final verification" in the bottom right corner.
Click "OK" and wait a few seconds.
When the message appears, hold down the back button on your phone and insert the data cable.
Notification LED should turn green and Flashtool begins flashing the firmware.
Wait until flashing is complete. Flashtool will say "Ending flash session" and say something about phone rebooting when it is finished. Wait about a minute after these messages appear and you can then unplug the data cable.
Now for Clockworkmod:
Go to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680793
and download LT15i Arc v2 from first post.
This is the stock kernel with CWM added.
With phone powered off, hold down menu button and insert data cable. Notification LED should turn blue.
Run Flashtool. Flashtool should say "Device connected in fastboot mode"
Click the button in Flashtool which looks like a lightning bolt (the button furthest to the left.) Tick "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
On right side "Select Kernel to flash", find the kernel with CWM you just downloaded and "Open" it.
Kernel flashes in just a few seconds.
You can now unplug data cable and start up the phone. You can give a quick run through the start up settings, language selection etc. before we root. (The only real reason I said to start up the phone is to make it easier to transfer the Superuser install zip to your sdcard from Windows.)
Now root:
Go to:
http://androidsu.com/superuser/
and download Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
from the Eclair/Froyo/Gingerbread/Honeycomb/IceCreamSandwich (2.1 – 4.0.3) section.
In the settings menu of your phone: Menu > Settings > Xperia > Connectivity > USB coonection mode: Choose Mass storage mode (MSC)
Connect the data cable.
When your sdcard appears as a drive in Windows, copy the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip file onto it.
Unplug data cable and power off your phone.
It's important to watch the notification LED for the next bit!
With phone off press the power button as normal when turning on.
Once the Sony logo appears, watch the LED.
When LED turns blue start pressing the Menu button. You have less than 3 seconds to do this!
This takes you into the Clockworkmod recovery.
Use volume up/down move up and down. To confirm use Home button.
Select "Install zip from sdcard" > "Choose zip from sdcard" >
Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip > Yes - Install Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
Once the install completes you can go back and "reboot system now"
Your phone should now be rooted.
Good luck.
Hi,
Currently I am on Android Version 4.0.3, with BB 70 and using Arconium MiUi Rom.
I want to get back to GB. I tried to flash the BB 64 and Adv Stock Kernel and TEAM HDPI Rom, but the internal space is showing as 0 and not able receive any sms.
Can i follow this method to get back to GB?
Rgds,
RxHy
rexhyd said:
Hi,
Currently I am on Android Version 4.0.3, with BB 70 and using Arconium MiUi Rom.
I want to get back to GB. I tried to flash the BB 64 and Adv Stock Kernel and TEAM HDPI Rom, but the internal space is showing as 0 and not able receive any sms.
Can i follow this method to get back to GB?
Rgds,
RxHy
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Yes, with a few small changes I believe this should sort you out. As you are using Arconium MiUi I take it that you have unlocked bootloader.
I used this method on my own Xarc to downgrade to GB after testing out some of the first ICS roms in April, so I know this works.
The FTF file you need will be LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World which is the latest official GB 2.3.4 from Sony. (Note, this particular version can only be rooted on an unlocked bootloader.)
IMPORTANT: Never downgrade arc to a version of GB older than 2.3.4, because you will get the 0% battery problem which can not be repaired. The safe FTF files are LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 or LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 which are both GB 2.3.4 .
The main change is when it comes to the Superuser/root and CWM steps.
I would do it in this sequence:
1. Flash the GB FTF
2. Boot up the Gingerbread and copy the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to the sdcard from Windows. (You can of course also put Superuser on the sdcard at the start if you wish. I just like to see that the unrooted firmware is working okay before I make any changes to the system files.)
3. Instead of flashing a kernel to the phone, I use Flashtool to "hotboot" a kernel with CWM recovery.
4. I use CWM of "hotboot" kernel to install the Superuser/root the phone.
In greater detail:
1. Get LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18997655&postcount=1
Flashing this FTF is same steps as for the ICS in previous post.
2. This part is straightforward, just get the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip on to the sdcard.
3. From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18997655&postcount=1 scroll down to heading "[Tutorial]Root with recoveryLT15i". Download the file "Recovery.rar" from that section.
Extract the file recoveryARC.img from the RAR file.
Although the RAR also contains instructions for using commands to hotboot, I personally think the easiest way is to use Flashtool.
So we want to hotboot "recoveryARC.img" :
Start Flashtool.
With phone powered off, hold down Menu button and insert data cable.
Notification LED should turn blue.
Flashtool should now say: "Device connected in fastboot mode"
Click the button in Flashtool which looks like a lightning bolt (the button furthest to the left.) Tick "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
On left side "Select Kernel to Hotboot", find "recoveryARC.img" you just extracted and "Open" it.
Wait a minute while phone starts up. You do not need to press anything, it goes directly into Clockworkmod recovery.
Now you can proceed to root the phone from CWM.
4. The only difference is that in this version of CWM you must use power button to confirm your selections rather than Home button. Otherwise rooting GB from CWM is same steps as ICS in my previous post.
Disconnect data cable and reboot. Gingerbread should now be rooted.
Good luck!
Thanks a lot mate..It really worked. Now I am back on GB with Internal space problem solved.
Your detailed post really helped..Now I can go for any GB custom ROM..
Regards,
RxHy
duridian said:
Yes, with a few small changes I believe this should sort you out. As you are using Arconium MiUi I take it that you have unlocked bootloader.
I used this method on my own Xarc to downgrade to GB after testing out some of the first ICS roms in April, so I know this works.
The FTF file you need will be LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World which is the latest official GB 2.3.4 from Sony. (Note, this particular version can only be rooted on an unlocked bootloader.)
IMPORTANT: Never downgrade arc to a version of GB older than 2.3.4, because you will get the 0% battery problem which can not be repaired. The safe FTF files are LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 or LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 which are both GB 2.3.4 .
The main change is when it comes to the Superuser/root and CWM steps.
I would do it in this sequence:
1. Flash the GB FTF
2. Boot up the Gingerbread and copy the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to the sdcard from Windows. (You can of course also put Superuser on the sdcard at the start if you wish. I just like to see that the unrooted firmware is working okay before I make any changes to the system files.)
3. Instead of flashing a kernel to the phone, I use Flashtool to "hotboot" a kernel with CWM recovery.
4. I use CWM of "hotboot" kernel to install the Superuser/root the phone.
In greater detail:
1. Get LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18997655&postcount=1
Flashing this FTF is same steps as for the ICS in previous post.
2. This part is straightforward, just get the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip on to the sdcard.
3. From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18997655&postcount=1 scroll down to heading "[Tutorial]Root with recoveryLT15i". Download the file "Recovery.rar" from that section.
Extract the file recoveryARC.img from the RAR file.
Although the RAR also contains instructions for using commands to hotboot, I personally think the easiest way is to use Flashtool.
So we want to hotboot "recoveryARC.img" :
Start Flashtool.
With phone powered off, hold down Menu button and insert data cable.
Notification LED should turn blue.
Flashtool should now say: "Device connected in fastboot mode"
Click the button in Flashtool which looks like a lightning bolt (the button furthest to the left.) Tick "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
On left side "Select Kernel to Hotboot", find "recoveryARC.img" you just extracted and "Open" it.
Wait a minute while phone starts up. You do not need to press anything, it goes directly into Clockworkmod recovery.
Now you can proceed to root the phone from CWM.
4. The only difference is that in this version of CWM you must use power button to confirm your selections rather than Home button. Otherwise rooting GB from CWM is same steps as ICS in my previous post.
Disconnect data cable and reboot. Gingerbread should now be rooted.
Good luck!
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A full Guide.
U helped . OP
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You are welcome. I've learned a lot of info from these forums in a short time, so I'm happy to pass along any info to others when I can.
Can anyone reupload Recovery.rar and Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip since links do not work anymore?
Found it (in his ESP thread):
Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
LINK:http://www.2shared.com/complete/5jwUGSXh/Superuser-307-efghi-signed.html
Recovery.rar
LINK: http://ul.to/tz3hl0yu/Recovery.rar
See attachment for the recoveryArc.img, use fastboot boot recoveryARC.img to run it.
factory reset and roll back
Hi, i got an arc s recently and updated it to ICS. It lags a lot now and i wanna revert to GB. Can a factory reset get it back to GB or do i absolutely have to flash it in order to do so ?
Thanks.
thesmartest1 said:
Hi, i got an arc s recently and updated it to ICS. It lags a lot now and i wanna revert to GB. Can a factory reset get it back to GB or do i absolutely have to flash it in order to do so ?
Thanks.
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A factory reset wont do the job!
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/198483#198483 . A well-explained thread,and assuming you dont want/(haven't yet) to root your your phone(since u recently bought it),you can use this.Or else a better option would be rooting it and using a custom gb rom,since it gives you a much better experience.Use the search for rooting or other info.
Simple guide:
1.- Download flashtool. In the folder you install it you will find drivers folder. Run the program and install drivers for your device (if they aren''t installed yet)
2.- Download any 2.3.4 GB firmware, I would recommend you 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware. 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware for ARC S // 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware for ARC. Introduce that firmware you downloaded in the folder firmwares (inside the flashtool directory)
3.- Turn down your phone. In flashtool, press the thunderbolt symbol, and press flashmode. Then, a list will appear. You must select the 4.0.A.0.62 fw you downloaded (and inserted in Flashtool/firmwares). When the PC is ready, will ask u to connect the phone in flashmode. Press back key and then connect the phone to the computer. A green light will appear in ur led. When finished, take the phone and reboot, you will have Gingerbread 2.3.4 in stead of ICS 4.0.4
Hope I helped u!
Sir, I am trying to flash my arc S for downrading to GB. I have the LT18i_62.ftf. Is this safe?
Also I am stuck in the "turn off your phone/hold back key" step....while holding the back key, says 'driver not installed even if i did already install drivers from driver-tools folder.
Thanks much.
da_nherd said:
Sir, I am trying to flash my arc S for downrading to GB. I have the LT18i_62.ftf. Is this safe?
Also I am stuck in the "turn off your phone/hold back key" step....while holding the back key, says 'driver not installed even if i did already install drivers from driver-tools folder.
Thanks much.
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It does sound like a safe file.
Install the drivers from Flashtool folder 'drivers' (by default C:\Flashtool\drivers).
This question will be posted a dozen times across several threads, thus, I decided to write a step-by-step, fool proof, noob-oriented simple guide; if somebody asks "how to", please feel free to point him/her to this thread to avoid spamming the main discussion / development threads
If you have some experience and this is not your first time flashing go to POST 2 for a quick guide and some tips, without explanations and notes
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
How to update the Sony Xperia S
to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
NOTICE 1: This guide will update your Xperia S from ANY previous version to OFFICIAL SONY JELLY BEAN ANDROID 4.1.2 (version 6.2.B.0.200, released May 30th 2013)
NOTICE 2: This guide is for WINDOWS PC USERS, if you have a Mac I can't help you, but the process is very similar
NOTICE 3: This update has nothing to do with SIM unlock, bootloader lock/unlock, root, etc. It doesn't matter if your phone is rooted or not, bootloader unlocked or not because it's the official firmware update
NOTICE 4: The internal SD card contents will NOT be deleted but everything else inside your phone will be reseted to factory defaults because this is a major update, so do a backup if you want to keep call logs, SMS etc. I only backup my SMS and Whatsapp messages, google backs up everything else because I have the backup option activated in settings
NOTICE 5: Your phone needs to be at least at 50% BATTERY CHARGE before updating ("flashing") the firmware. I recommend a full charge, just in case something happens and you need to do it again
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STEP 1:
Download the Flashtool
You will find the installers here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Go to the "installation" tab, download Flashtool installer v0.9.11.0 and run it
You will have a new folder on your PC: c:\Flashtool
STEP 2:
Download the Jelly Bean firmware update
You will find a link to download the official firmware update here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302419, download it, say "thanks" to Yakandu, and come back here
SOME NOTICES (I know you are gonna ask):
- That firmware is the plain Sony Generic firmware and works fine for ANY region and has ALL the languages and keyboards included
- The linked firmware is already prepared to be flashed via Flashtool in .FTF format. If you download the firmware from another source it may be compressed with RAR or ZIP ("zipped") and you may need to EXTRACT the .FTF file with WinRAR or ZIP or 7ZIP. if you don't have WinRAR download it from here: http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm
STEP 3:
Let's update the phone!
- Copy the firmware FTF file to c:\Flashtool\Firmwares
- Go to c:\Flashtool\Drivers and run "Flashtool-drivers.exe" to install the proper drivers for Xperia S
- After installing the USB drivers reboot your PC
- Go to c:\Flashtool and run "FlashTool" (run "FlashTool64" if you have Windows 64 bits)
- Click the flash button (yes: the thunder icon up left)
- Select "Flahsmode" and click "OK"
- Select the "LT26 6.2.B.0.200" FTF firmware and click "OK", DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING ELSE
(TIP: If your Flashtool version doesn't have the "OK" button then just double-click the FTF)
- Flashtool will prepare the files for flashing, just be patient
- A Window will pop up asking you to connect the phone in "Flashmode" showing instructions for an old Xperia phone: ignore it, here is how the Xperia S enters "Flashmode":
- Turn off the phone
- Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN key
- Keep it pressed, connect the USB cable to your PC
- Release the Volume Down key when phone's GREEN LED lights up
- Flashtool will start flashing automatically, let it finish to 100%, it takes some minutes
- Disconnect the USB cable when Flashtool reaches 100% and indicates flashing has finished giving some extra info about activating debugging mode etc (don't care, that's optional)
- Turn on your phone (press and hold the Power button until it vibrates or screen turns on)
- The first boot takes some minutes, don't worry let your phone prepare your Jelly Beans for you
- Have fun !! :highfive:
PS1: PLEASE REMEMBER TO SAY "THANKS" to Yakandu (for the FTF firmware) and Androxyde (for the Flashtool)
PS2: And the usual disclaimer, of course: Follow the steps and be careful, I am not responsible if you brick your phone, burn your house, blow your PC or miss the rapture because you followed this guide; I am just sharing what I did to update my own phone :angel: and it worked for me
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QUICK GUIDE
DIRECT STEPS TO FLASH THE FIRMWARE for more advanced/experienced users
- Download the FTF file of your choice
- Always check and get the latest Flashtool
- Install Flashtool
- Install drivers from C:\Flashtool\Drivers
- Copy FTF file to folder C:\Flashtool\Firmwares
- Launch Flashtool or Flashtool64 (depending on your system)
- Press the thunder icon
- Select "Flashmode" and click "OK"
- Choose the FTF
- Tick "No final verification" and click "Flash"
- Let it prepare the FTF file, it takes a couple of minutes
- When asked, power off phone
- Hold volume down button while connecting the USB cable. There you go. Flashtime: about 2 minutes
- Disconnect USB cable
- Power on the phone. First Boottime: about 3 minutes
- Enjoy
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What drivers to download exactly ? I see drivers for ICS & GB only
3bdo_y said:
What drivers to download exactly ? I see drivers for ICS & GB only
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Just use the drivers provided by flashtool in the drivers folder
These drivers are for your PC, not the phone
gtrab said:
Just use the drivers provided by flashtool in the drivers folder
These drivers are for your PC, not the phone
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I have the latest version of flashtool (v 0.9.10.1). I am successfully able to flash any ICS ftf through it. But when i try to flash the .200 Jb firmware, I get an error in the flashtool (installation aborted) and it is asking for drivers. I guess its because the flashtool includes drives for ICS only?
abhik2012 said:
I have the latest version of flashtool (v 0.9.10.1). I am successfully able to flash any ICS ftf through it. But when i try to flash the .200 Jb firmware, I get an error in the flashtool (installation aborted) and it is asking for drivers. I guess its because the flashtool includes drives for ICS only?
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Drivers are for the PC, not the phone, it doesn't matter which android version you have on your phone.
My advice would be:
- Uninstall Flashtool
- Delete the flashtool folder
- Reinstall flashtool (make sure you really have the latest version)
- Try again
If you still can't flash, try Flashtool Beta6 and please report back
You can find Flashtool Beta6 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
how about the option of wipe or don't wipe? ha've unchecked those options and no problem at all, just a litle laggy on the main screen
How do you root this JB version? I really want to root but have no idea how
Hi! I have installed this update and everything works accept for Play Store (Unfortunately, Google Play Store has stopped).
I did clean cash, rebooted few times, flashed different releases of JB but still can not get in Play Store.
What About Root?
any method to root it or we will have to wait?
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What About Root?
any method to root it or we will have to wait?
ill assume that it is the same procedure for Acro S? Wil the update delete alternative launchers like Nova and delete the theme thats have been made?
gtrab said:
Drivers are for the PC, not the phone, it doesn't matter which android version you have on your phone.
My advice would be:
- Uninstall Flashtool
- Delete the flashtool folder
- Reinstall flashtool (make sure you really have the latest version)
- Try again
If you still can't flash, try Flashtool Beta6 and please report back
You can find Flashtool Beta6 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
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Tried flashing with the beta version. Still the same error. Installed the drives twice from the drivers folder in Flashtool. No luck
EDIT -
I turned the USB debuging OFF and it worked
drumcodex said:
ill assume that it is the same procedure for Acro S? Wil the update delete alternative launchers like Nova and delete the theme thats have been made?
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Yes, and yes
It's like a factory reset
abhik2012 said:
Tried flashing with the beta version. Still the same error. Installed the drives twice from the drivers folder in Flashtool. No luck
EDIT -
I turned the USB debuging OFF and it worked
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Curious detail, nice to hear you succeded
Mine won't do it. When it asks for the flash mode, I press the volume down and power button, the green led lights up but the program won't recognize it, it keeps the window open.
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Mine won't do it. When it asks for the flash mode, I press the volume down and power button, the green led lights up but the program won't recognize it, it keeps the window open.
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Why the power button? It's not required. Read the guide again, carefuly.
yeah, I actually don't know where I got it from, but I tried with the volume button alone and it doesn't recognize either =/
Managed to do it, instead of selecting xperia S, I cancelled that window, it then easily recognized my flash mode and installed it
FUNNY
Cosa chistosa OP pensé que tendría JB con PCC de manera oficial, pero tendré que pasar por el método otra vez! jaja
Bueno, veremos si lo instala.
Gracias por tu tiempo y esfuerzo:laugh:
thank you
darkerm said:
What About Root?
any method to root it or we will have to wait?
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What About Root?
any method to root it or we will have to wait?
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Hello
vans2anh said:
Hello
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Hello
I have not yet checked if I can root this new firmware version.
If you need root, search the devs subforum and please report back if you find a rooting method for this firmware.
Bye
i have this sony xperia arc which got stuck at sony logo. I already download all necessary files for flashing and ftf files. Issue i am having right now i cannot connect this phone with my computer, i have downloaded sony arc drivers in the computer but in order to install them i still cannot see this device in my device manager.
i tried to do all hard reset methods too but none of them worked , tried all possible ways to hard reset
tried back+menu and power
tried home + volume up + power
home + volume down+ power
if anybody knows any other way to do hard reset please let me know
just want to mention i have downloaded flashtools, ftf files please let me know how can i make it visible on my computer
What version of Windows are you using?
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popthosegaskets said:
What version of Windows are you using?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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sorry for duplicate thread, had some internet issues ,
I am using windows 7
bindudhindsa said:
sorry for duplicate thread, had some internet issues ,
I am using windows 7
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Ok. I assume you installed Flashtool. Did you install the drivers and put the FTF files in the firmware folder in the Flashtool directory?
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yes i installed flastool and add ftf files in the firmware folder. but when i open flashtool i cannot see anything on left side menu as described in the procedure.
bindudhindsa said:
yes i installed flastool and add ftf files in the firmware folder. but when i open flashtool i cannot see anything on left side menu as described in the procedure.
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There should be a button with a lighting symbol. Click on it and select flash mode. Select FTF and the program will do it from there onwards. Just follow the instructions.
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popthosegaskets said:
There should be a button with a lighting symbol. Click on it and select flash mode. Select FTF and the program will do it from there onwards. Just follow the instructions.
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Thanks a lot for all your help friends who watched and helped me in this thread, just want to share my experience with other so if anybody have same problem they can do it
1) Download flashtool, on sony website they told us to download emma software but did not work out for me so i downloaded flashtool directly here from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2335555 (plz check this link twice, dont remember from where i downloaded flashtool software could be this one , sorry googled lot of links for this software
2) download ftf file from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1681542
3) flashtool will go directly to C drive which must be your main drive
4) go to c:/flashtool/firmware and delete anything you have in there
5) when its empty copy ftf file from step 2 and paste it in here
6) open flashtool, click on bolt sign and select this ftf file
7) take out battery of phone, put charger in phone and press back button to enter in flash mode
8) press flash on flashtool software and wait for completion of process
ALL DONE ...
Anyone else had the same problem? Window just freezes and nothing happens. Is there any other way to get official firmware in .ftf format?
http://imgur.com/a/9KLdq
I'm doing something wrong or what?
Is there any way to install dstrikerz1's rom without downgrading?
Analala said:
http://imgur.com/a/9KLdq
I'm doing something wrong or what?
Is there any way to install dstrikerz1's rom without downgrading?
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You need only recovery to flash Dstriker, no need to downgraded. Root with Kingroot, flash dual recover by nut, then flash rom...
levone1 said:
You need only recovery to flash Dstriker, no need to downgraded. Root with Kingroot, flash dual recover by nut, then flash rom...
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Problem is I really want to avoid kingroot. I installed it once and then had to re-flash system again because it couldn't be uninstalled. And I don't trust Chinese proprietary software.
Analala said:
Problem is I really want to avoid kingroot. I installed it once and then had to re-flash system again because it couldn't be uninstalled. And I don't trust Chinese proprietary software.
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If you're wanting to flash Dstriker, then you're going to reflash system anyway, just make sure to check box for 'system' when wiping in recovery...
If you really want to downgrade and root, try a newer version of Flashtool. New versions create the whole ftf just by downloading. All you have to do is wait until it's done, and click flash.
levone1 said:
If you're wanting to flash Dstriker, then you're going to reflash system anyway, just make sure to check box for 'system' when wiping in recovery...
If you really want to downgrade and root, try a newer version of Flashtool. New versions create the whole ftf just by downloading. All you have to do is wait until it's done, and click flash.
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I tried downloading different firmware version on a different computer but i still get program freeze when i tried to bundle it. If i try to flash downloaded firmware then firmware selector cant find it either. See for yourself - http://imgur.com/r61Rr7m http://imgur.com/36nbNG7
Analala said:
I tried downloading different firmware version on a different computer but i still get program freeze when i tried to bundle it. If i try to flash downloaded firmware then firmware selector cant find it either. See for yourself - http://imgur.com/r61Rr7m http://imgur.com/36nbNG7
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I'm not a Flashtool expert, but I've flashed roms at least a dozen times, and I don't even see that screen anymore. I remember in older versions you used to have to download and then create an ftf, bit about a year ago there was an update where FT and Xperifirm were able to work together, and the flashable ftf was created automatically. Ever since then, I just click on the firmware I want in Xperifirm, and it downloads, and prepares the file, and I just click 'flash' and connect the phone and it's done.
levone1 said:
I'm not a Flashtool expert, but I've flashed roms at least a dozen times, and I don't even see that screen anymore. I remember in older versions you used to have to download and then create an ftf, bit about a year ago there was an update where FT and Xperifirm were able to work together, and the flashable ftf was created automatically. Ever since then, I just click on the firmware I want in Xperifirm, and it downloads, and prepares the file, and I just click 'flash' and connect the phone and it's done.
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Maybe its in the latest update. The problem is I get an error when trying to launch x10flasher.jar. I have no idea what could have caused this problem. I got freshly installed java so everything should be fine.
http://imgur.com/a/0oOwz
1. Download Flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed Flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - YES
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
As for making ftf files:
1. when you have Flashtool, open XperiFirm from there, as picture attached
2. when firmware of your choosing finished downloading close XperiFirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in Flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. after few seconds Flashtool starts creating FTF version of the firmware you downloaded via XperiFirm
4. when progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
Aculard said:
1. Download Flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed Flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - YES
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
As for making ftf files:
1. when you have Flashtool, open XperiFirm from there, as picture attached
2. when firmware of your choosing finished downloading close XperiFirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in Flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. after few seconds Flashtool starts creating FTF version of the firmware you downloaded via XperiFirm
4. when progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
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Thanks fam! I thought x10flasher.jar was some kind of executable installer. Now everything works .
Me too , i thought x10flasher.jar is for Xperia X10 phones ... Problem solved , bundle created successfully .
Thanks to Aculard ...
Aculard said:
1. Download Flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed Flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - YES
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
As for making ftf files:
1. when you have Flashtool, open XperiFirm from there, as picture attached
2. when firmware of your choosing finished downloading close XperiFirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in Flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. after few seconds Flashtool starts creating FTF version of the firmware you downloaded via XperiFirm
4. when progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
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Please could inform why Flashtool not showing FTF files after I Download it
also it's in Firmware folder
Thanks Mate
Thanks a lot to mate recomended jar update.
This forum not granted me quote.
I have the same issue between gentoo nor W10.
Regards.
Thanks so much for your solution. I have replaced the x10flasher.jar and it is working really good. Thanks again.
aculard said:
1. Download flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - yes
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
as for making ftf files:
1. When you have flashtool, open xperifirm from there, as picture attached
2. When firmware of your choosing finished downloading close xperifirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. After few seconds flashtool starts creating ftf version of the firmware you downloaded via xperifirm
4. When progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
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thank you so much ive been trying to do this for so long
Thank you,
Aculard said:
1. Download Flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed Flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - YES
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
As for making ftf files:
1. when you have Flashtool, open XperiFirm from there, as picture attached
2. when firmware of your choosing finished downloading close XperiFirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in Flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. after few seconds Flashtool starts creating FTF version of the firmware you downloaded via XperiFirm
4. when progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
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