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Hello all, I am requesting help with my Xperia Play.
It was not working smoothly, so I decided to install a custom ROM. I installed the ICS beta and then attempted to install xDark ICS but it has failed.
Pretty sure its R800i, bought unlocked in the UK
I cannot see anything on screen when I turn the device on
When the power button is pressed it vibrates slightly
I can put it in recovery mode (Holding Back and plugging USB) -light appears green
I can put it in fastboot mode (Holding Search and plugging USB) -light appears blue
When I try to flash any .ftf files with Flashtool it either comes up with an error or stays on "retrieving device information"
I cannot work out how to repair with PC Companion
When I select the .ftf file, no files appear in the firmware content. (I have tried various firmware files but any more would be appreciated)
My flash tool logs: When selecting firmware or dragging firmware
22/001/2012 22:01:27 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
22/001/2012 22:01:27 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.0.0 built on 2012-07-19 22:57:15
22/001/2012 22:01:27 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
22/001/2012 22:01:33 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/001/2012 22:01:33 - INFO - Selected R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_UK.ftf
22/001/2012 22:01:33 - INFO - Flash canceled
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22/004/2012 22:04:45 - INFO - Selected R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_UK.ftf
22/004/2012 22:04:45 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/004/2012 22:04:45 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/004/2012 22:04:45 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
22/004/2012 22:04:45 - INFO - Reading device information
22/005/2012 22:05:01 - INFO - Start Flashing
22/005/2012 22:05:01 - INFO - Flashing loader
22/005/2012 22:05:01 - INFO - Ending flash session
22/005/2012 22:05:01 - ERROR -
22/005/2012 22:05:01 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
22/005/2012 22:05:01 - INFO - Device disconnected
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This sometimes appears
22/010/2012 22:10:03 - INFO - Selected R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_UK.ftf
22/010/2012 22:10:03 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/010/2012 22:10:03 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/010/2012 22:10:04 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
22/010/2012 22:10:04 - INFO - Reading device information
22/010/2012 22:10:04 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
22/010/2012 22:10:04 - INFO - Start Flashing
22/010/2012 22:10:04 - INFO - Flashing loader
22/010/2012 22:10:04 - INFO - Ending flash session
22/010/2012 22:10:04 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
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I'm not interested in what I did wrong I just want my phone functionality back.
I want the stock rom back on my phone. Thanks!

Do you know how to flash roms with flash tools?
Sure that your phon has unlock bootloader? (if don't, follow this http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions)
The same problem happened to me... I learn how to unlock bootloader and install roms with flashtools... now I'm running CM9 RC2...
If you know how to flsh see post #5 of this thread...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28977879#post28977879
if you don´t, Tell me!
cheers :good:

Alejandroch said:
Do you know how to flash roms with flash tools?
Sure that your phon has unlock bootloader? (if don't, follow this http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions)
The same problem happened to me... I learn how to unlock bootloader and install roms with flashtools... now I'm running CM9 RC2...
If you know how to flsh see post #5 of this thread...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28977879#post28977879
if you don´t, Tell me!
cheers :good:
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Yeah I know how but I cant access the recovery menu.
Anyway, I resolved the issue by flashing the latest stock (.62) .ftf file from here and it seemed to work. Thanks

[Q] My phone won't fully boot and flashtool isn't working

05/005/2012 16:05:21 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
05/005/2012 16:05:21 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.0.0 built on 2012-07-19 22:57:15
05/005/2012 16:05:21 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
05/005/2012 16:05:28 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/005/2012 16:05:29 - INFO - Selected R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88_Verizon.ftf
05/005/2012 16:05:29 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/005/2012 16:05:30 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/005/2012 16:05:30 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
05/005/2012 16:05:45 - INFO - Start Flashing
05/005/2012 16:05:45 - INFO - Flashing loader
05/005/2012 16:05:45 - INFO - Ending flash session
05/005/2012 16:05:45 - ERROR -
05/005/2012 16:05:45 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
05/005/2012 16:05:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
that is the message that i get when I try to use flashtool. Please help me!!!!

try a different fimeware

HwaA18 said:
05/005/2012 16:05:21 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
05/005/2012 16:05:21 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.0.0 built on 2012-07-19 22:57:15
05/005/2012 16:05:21 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
05/005/2012 16:05:28 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/005/2012 16:05:29 - INFO - Selected R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88_Verizon.ftf
05/005/2012 16:05:29 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/005/2012 16:05:30 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/005/2012 16:05:30 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
05/005/2012 16:05:45 - INFO - Start Flashing
05/005/2012 16:05:45 - INFO - Flashing loader
05/005/2012 16:05:45 - INFO - Ending flash session
05/005/2012 16:05:45 - ERROR -
05/005/2012 16:05:45 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
05/005/2012 16:05:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
that is the message that i get when I try to use flashtool. Please help me!!!!
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If your sure your flashing the correct ftf for your xperia play my suggestion is this. The part where flashtool have you press and hold the back button for a green light on the led. As soon as you plugged the usb cord to your xperia play and hold it in till flashtool recognizes the xperia play and correctly flashes the firmware of your choice.

chery2k said:
If your sure your flashing the correct ftf for your xperia play my suggestion is this. The part where flashtool have you press and hold the back button for a green light on the led. As soon as you plugged the usb cord to your xperia play and hold it in till flashtool recognizes the xperia play and correctly flashes the firmware of your choice.
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it still didn't work

Can you atleast get into CWM?

chick3n564 said:
Can you atleast get into CWM?
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nope

05/027/2012 18:27:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/028/2012 18:28:00 - INFO - Selected R800x_4.0.2.E.57_Verizon.ftf
05/028/2012 18:28:00 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/028/2012 18:28:00 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/028/2012 18:28:01 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
05/028/2012 18:28:01 - INFO - Start Flashing
05/028/2012 18:28:01 - INFO - Flashing loader
05/028/2012 18:28:01 - INFO - Ending flash session
05/028/2012 18:28:01 - ERROR -
05/028/2012 18:28:01 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
05/028/2012 18:28:02 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/029/2012 18:29:04 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:365) -
05/029/2012 18:29:04 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:366) - Error flashing. Aborted
05/029/2012 18:29:23 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:365) -
05/029/2012 18:29:23 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:366) - Error flashing. Aborted
I tried it again, does anyone know what this means?

I had this problem a while back swell when i foolishly flashed an ICS Rom when my bootloader wasn't unlocked and I didn't have an ICS kernel installed
The first few FTF files i tried did this error to me swell I was panicking like crazy that i bricked the thing! my advice is to try every FTF you can find like I did. Eventually one worked and it's been fine ever since. Have you tried the Enhanced FTF file located here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398 If you have try some of these if you haven't already http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399&highlight=ftf
Try whichever ones you can try just to get the phone booting fully again at least. hope I helped.

Roxas598 said:
I had this problem a while back swell when i foolishly flashed an ICS Rom when my bootloader wasn't unlocked and I didn't have an ICS kernel installed
The first few FTF files i tried did this error to me swell I was panicking like crazy that i bricked the thing! my advice is to try every FTF you can find like I did. Eventually one worked and it's been fine ever since. Have you tried the Enhanced FTF file located here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398 If you have try some of these if you haven't already http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399&highlight=ftf
Try whichever ones you can try just to get the phone booting fully again at least. hope I helped.
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For quick conf. are you on a r800x

Here's another FTF:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/u70ci3...erizon.ftf.zip -216Monster

HwaA18 said:
For quick conf. are you on a r800x
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Ah damn No sorry i'm on r800i
But there is 800x FTF files in that thread just try them all hopefully you'll get a hit

ATTACK said:
Here's another FTF:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/u70ci3...erizon.ftf.zip -216Monster
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The key you provided for file download was invalid. This is usually caused because the file is no longer stored on Mediafire. This occurs when the file is removed by the originating user or Mediafire.
Still have questions or do you think we've made an mistake? Check our knowledge base for more information or contact us about it.

HwaA18 said:
The key you provided for file download was invalid. This is usually caused because the file is no longer stored on Mediafire. This occurs when the file is removed by the originating user or Mediafire.
Still have questions or do you think we've made an mistake? Check our knowledge base for more information or contact us about it.
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I dont know what happened..
Try This:
http://www.mediafire.com/?u70ci3bdzak3u9e -216Monster

ATTACK said:
I dont know what happened..
Try This:
http://www.mediafire.com/?u70ci3bdzak3u9e
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it still didn't work

HwaA18 said:
it still didn't work
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The LINK or the FTF?

ATTACK said:
The LINK or the FTF?
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FTF

How about a 2.3.2 FTF:
http://www.mediafire.com/?6p6k3zyo1ydpyzp
Or 2.3.4 FTF:
http://fiberupload.com/p4rj56pa8yo8/R800x_4.0.2.E.57_Verizon.ftf

HwaA18 said:
FTF
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I think it might help if i try to say what i flashed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859938&highlight=2+3+3+cdma+system

ATTACK said:
How about a 2.3.2 FTF:
http://www.mediafire.com/?6p6k3zyo1ydpyzp
Or 2.3.4 FTF:
http://fiberupload.com/p4rj56pa8yo8/R800x_4.0.2.E.57_Verizon.ftf
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I already tried

HwaA18 said:
I think it might help if i try to say what i flashed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859938&highlight=2+3+3+cdma+system
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Well man sorry to say but if you cant get any FTF to work. your device might be screwed.
Unfortunately, I don't have much experiences with test point recovery. but if you talk to some unlockers on this board. They might be able to instruct you on how to make a test point interface.
Considering tho, you can get a 2nd hand Xperia for 50-100 dollars now, It might be more feasible to just go get a new device.

[Help] I think I bricked my phone ?

Hey guys. I wanted to install CM 10 the Free Xperia one but it's stuck on the boot img. I flashed the kernel and when I try to install from recovery the zip it gives me an error. I wanted to connect my usb to copy the file again maybe it didn't copy right but I cant mount usb I get an error again. I tried to plug the usb when it's at boot and with Flashtool to flash the stock ftf the 58. And it gives me this.
21/016/2013 19:16:56 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
21/016/2013 19:16:56 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
21/016/2013 19:16:56 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
21/016/2013 19:16:58 - INFO - Device disconnected
21/017/2013 19:17:03 - INFO - Selected R800i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Enhanced.ftf
21/017/2013 19:17:03 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
21/017/2013 19:17:04 - ERROR -

nakuk21
First turn off your phone and try with fastboot if it works !!

I mannaged to install doom kernel and nxt so I booted in. But still I have the same thing when I want to flash the stock tft ERROR-

The ftf file may be corrupted. Check if the md5 sum matches and/or download it again

[Q] Bricked ION LT28h HELP ME PLEASE

HI I START WHAT I HAVE DONE RIGHT NOW i wiped data system in cwm and then try to install new ftf but no way after plug phone it says device disconnected. THEN IT START TO BOOT BUT STOP AT SONY LOGO GUYS PLEASE HELP ME IM IN TROUBLE I CANT INSTALL NEW FTF BY FLASHTOOL WHAT CAN I DO NOW.
EDIT: I succesful install new rom and itz kay. KILLMEPLS
EDIT 2: I want to install gingerbread and here is log from flashtool:
04/013/2013 22:13:52 - INFO - Selected LT28i Ion_2.3.7, 6.0.F.111_Rogers Canada.ftf
04/013/2013 22:13:52 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
04/015/2013 22:15:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
04/015/2013 22:15:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/015/2013 22:15:45 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
04/015/2013 22:15:47 - INFO - Start Flashing
04/015/2013 22:15:47 - INFO - Processing loader
04/015/2013 22:15:47 - INFO - Checking header
04/015/2013 22:15:47 - INFO - Ending flash session
04/015/2013 22:15:47 - ERROR -
04/015/2013 22:15:47 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
04/015/2013 22:15:47 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/015/2013 22:15:57 - INFO - Device disconnected

orzeszq said:
HI I START WHAT I HAVE DONE RIGHT NOW i wiped data system in cwm and then try to install new ftf but no way after plug phone it says device disconnected. THEN IT START TO BOOT BUT STOP AT SONY LOGO GUYS PLEASE HELP ME IM IN TROUBLE I CANT INSTALL NEW FTF BY FLASHTOOL WHAT CAN I DO NOW.
EDIT: I succesful install new rom and itz kay. KILLMEPLS
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You made me laugh, even more with the reason: im dumb.
Im glad you could recover your phone buddy.

Kifsito said:
You made me laugh
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You welcome. Still can't flash 2.3.7 gingerbread

[FIX] Restoring Flashmode

UPD: same fix for Xperia L (C2105)
Some phones (I mean only Xperia M of course) for unknown reason can't enter to Flashmode (Vol Down + USB)
This mode obliviously required to flash stock ROM via Flashtool / PC Companion / SEUS
When try to enter it phone just won't connect. But phone itself works fine (can boot).
Yeah, there is stock CWM-backups, but anyway broken mode is not good.
I did some research with user that had this problem and found cause.
Somehow 4th partition (s1sbl2) contain wrong data – it mismatch with OK phone.
Seems there stored loader for dealing with flashing.
After restoring good partition dump Flashmode works!
This helped 2 people, so I want to share this widely.
Do it on your own risk.
If you have custom recovery (CWM / TWRP)
1. Download attached ZIP
2. Copy it somewhere on phone
3. Flash it via recovery like any other ZIP
If you have only root
0. Not rooted? Use Towelroot for 4.3
1. Download attached file 1.img
2. Copy it into root of internal storage
3. Install app Terminal Emulator
4. Launch it and enter su
5. Allow root access
6. Carefully enter this (at the end not number 12, there small L and 2):
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/1.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/s1sbl2

i have this promblem where the green only blink once how can i fix it cause im already stucked at sony logo

nikko3214123 said:
how can i fix it cause im already stucked at sony logo
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1. Copy that ZIP with fix to sdcard via cardreader
2. Unlock bootloader (required only fastboot, Google for tutorial)
3. Install via fastboot kernel with CWM (link in post)
4. Enter CWM: at Sony logo & purple LED press Vol Up (or Down?)
5. Flash that ZIP
6. Now flash stock ROM via Flashtool
Note: all your data on phone including internal storage will be erased (twice)
Please, write here about result.

Bonoboo said:
1. Copy that ZIP with fix to sdcard via cardreader
2. Unlock bootloader (required only fastboot, Google for tutorial)
3. Install via fastboot kernel with CWM (link in post)
4. Enter CWM: at Sony logo & purple LED press Vol Up (or Down?)
5. Flash that ZIP
6. Now flash stock ROM via Flashtool
Note: all your data on phone including internal storage will be erased (twice)
Please, write here about result.
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sir i dont have cwm on the phone is there any way to fix this? thanks for the quick response

nikko3214 said:
i dont have cwm on the phone is there any way to fix this?
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No.
You need install CWM via fastboot after unlocking bootloader.
I already described this.

Bonoboo said:
No.
You need install CWM via fastboot after unlocking bootloader.
I already described this.
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im stucked at < waiting for device > my phone is already on fastboot mode
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and im having trouble with flashtool it says
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Current device : C1905 - YT910HYWCB - 1274-5438_R3A - 1272-2325_15.1.C.1.17 - WORLD-i_15.1.C.1.17
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Start Flashing
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Checking header
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Flashing data
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_dbe9 - Version : loader_MSM8X30_10 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM_8227_5 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Checking header
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Flashing data
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Processing of partition-image.sin finished.
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Checking header
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Flashing data
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - ERROR - Processing of kernel.sin finished with errors.
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Ending flash session
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - ERROR -
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/016/2015 18:16:31 - INFO - Device disconnected

nikko3214 said:
Device connected in flash mode
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So you don't need this fix if Flashtool recognize phone.
What actually happen with phone?
Suddenly rebooted and stuck and animation?
Log probably point to often problem with NAND chip - it just going broken, similar to HDD / SSD.

Bonoboo said:
So you don't need this fix if Flashtool recognize phone.
What actually happen with phone?
Suddenly rebooted and stuck and animation?
Log probably point to often problem with NAND chip - it just going broken, similar to HDD / SSD.
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this phone suddenly reboots and then it got stucked to sony logo and when i put it on flashmode the green only blinks once then when i am flashing sometimes the loader.sin has error or the kerne.sin

nikko3214 said:
suddenly reboots and then it got stucked to sony logo ... sometimes the loader.sin has error or the kernel.sin
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Unfortunately, very likely this is classic faulty NAND memory problem.
There's a lot people faced this on XDA and other forums.
Only replacing board, probably by warranty.

Bonoboo said:
Unfortunately, very likely this is classic faulty NAND memory problem.
There's a lot people faced this on XDA and other forums.
Only replacing board, probably by warranty.
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ok thank you for helping sir

Plz Help
i have xperia m, after unlocking bootloader it stuck on bootlooping, i have not enable usb debugging...any way to fix it?

catmob said:
i have xperia m, after unlocking bootloader it stuck on bootlooping
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It's normal, just flash stock via Flashtool
Or you can't due broken flashmode?

Bonoboo said:
It's normal, just flash stock via Flashtool
Or you can't due broken flashmode?
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when i am going to flash...for disabling usb debugging previously, i cant flash my phone...please help me

catmob said:
when i am going to flash i cant flash my phone
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Please, explain problem in details.
At what step you actually stuck?

Bonoboo said:
Please, explain problem in details.
At what step you actually stuck?
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sir i have going to unlock my bootloader without enable usb debugging & also i have not installed any custom recovery mode.
now my phone stuck into bootloop...
now what will i do? i can go to fastboot mode and flashmode,
and i have read some instruction about flashing via flashtool...when i am going to flash my phone..it showing error that i have to enable usb debuging to flash the rom
sir plz help me

catmob said:
when i am going to flash my phone..it showing error that i have to enable usb debuging to flash the rom
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You definitely just need flash stock via Flashtool.
Forget about USB debugging, it's totally unrelated here.
Just carefully follow flashing tutorial
You need flash not in fastboot mode, but in flashmode.

Bonoboo said:
You definitely just need flash stock via Flashtool.
Forget about USB debugging, it's totally unrelated here.
Just carefully follow flashing tutorial
You need flash not in fastboot mode, but in flashmode.
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ok will my problem solved sir? following these steps?

catmob said:
ok will my problem solved sir? following these steps?
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Again: yes.

Bonoboo said:
Again: yes.
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Thnk you so much sir....you saved my life....my prblm has been solved

sir can i flash another rom (not official) like mi,cyaongen mod without root?