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[Q] "Error flashing. Aborted" when using Flashtool

Solved, Thanks all..
Need advise asap
i'm using Flashtool 2.9.1 to flash FW 4.0.A.2.368
Unknown Sources & USB Debugging were ON, but i got this message
Code:
18/054/2011 14:54:37 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
18/057/2011 14:57:10 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
18/058/2011 14:58:25 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
18/058/2011 14:58:40 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
18/058/2011 14:58:41 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
18/058/2011 14:58:42 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&10EF021E&0&6
18/058/2011 14:58:42 - INFO - Start Flashing
18/058/2011 14:58:42 - INFO - VER="R9A021";DATE="20110128";TIME="11:49:00";
18/058/2011 14:58:42 - INFO - Flashing loader
18/058/2011 14:58:44 - INFO - PROT_VER="03";DATE="20110217";TIME="15:47:00";VER="R4A066";CXC="1234-5769";TYPE="S1_LOADER";UNIQUE_DEV_ID="2AF218B9120AFF01A96EACF8A76E789469F4E6C5";SEC_LOCK_STATUS="LOCKED";OTP_DATA="4B6D7100471404C81504042800A5F05AB001002000000000";IMEI="35730204399890";AID_VERSION="0004";EROM_AID="0001";LOADER_AID="0001";SW_AID="0001";CUST_AID="0001";SIM_LOCK_AID="0001";HWCONF_AID="0001";PROD_ID="0001";ACTIVE_LOADER_AID="0001";MEMDEVS="02:00:002C:00B3:0000:00002000:00020000:00000800:00000040";MAN_ID="002C";DEV_ID="00B3";SIN_VER="0001";AID_TAMP="NOT_TAMPERED";MAX_PKT_SZ="00010000";AUTH_LEVEL="NONE";AUTH_MET="0001";CARD_PRESENT="NO";LOADER_ROOT="S1_Loader_Root_773f";EROM_ROOT="S1_EROM_Root_d601";SW_ROOT="S1_SW_Root_883f";CUST_ROOT="S1_Cust_Root_9603";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_c422";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_08af";BIM_STATE="DISABLED";
18/058/2011 14:58:44 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
18/058/2011 14:58:49 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
18/058/2011 14:58:54 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
18/058/2011 14:58:54 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
18/058/2011 14:58:55 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
18/058/2011 14:58:56 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
18/058/2011 14:58:56 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
18/059/2011 14:59:07 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
18/059/2011 14:59:08 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
[COLOR="Red"]18/059/2011 14:59:25 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted[/COLOR]
18/059/2011 14:59:25 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
18/059/2011 14:59:25 - INFO - Then go to application settings
18/059/2011 14:59:25 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
And now my phone can't boot up.
i'm flashing Recovery and restored my backup but my phone still can't boot up.
Any idea?

Let me camp here..the last time I tried to flash the uk generic firmware, I encountered this problem.. Had to restore via seus and now im rooted after unlocking bl..

If I remember correctly, you need to use the second latest flashtool, not the latest one.
Sent from my R800

captain67 said:
If I remember correctly, you need to use the second latest flashtool, not the latest one.
Sent from my R800
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2.9.1 is the second latest.
i'm in the same boat here as OP need help please.

Thanks all, it's solved now.
i think the problem is the complicated drivers on my PC.
i use another pc to flash and it's going well..

Glad you got fixed, I did too
I found a different solution, so I'll post in case it helps someone else.
The one thing that was bugging me, was that the flashtool I had was the one I originally downloaded (2.9.1) back when I moded with .145 & this guide quoted 2.9.1 BETA and I don't remember my original as beta. So I downloaded the flashtool again, and when I copied the .exe across over my original it had a different timestamp so clearly a slightly different version.
Worked first time with the beta download.

Rixter757 said:
Glad you got fixed, I did too
I found a different solution, so I'll post in case it helps someone else.
The one thing that was bugging me, was that the flashtool I had was the one I originally downloaded (2.9.1) back when I moded with .145 & this guide quoted 2.9.1 BETA and I don't remember my original as beta. So I downloaded the flashtool again, and when I copied the .exe across over my original it had a different timestamp so clearly a slightly different version.
Worked first time with the beta download.
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woaa.. it's nice.
can you give me link of the Beta?

veL17 said:
woaa.. it's nice.
can you give me link of the Beta?
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Sure, no problem. Good luck...
http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G

hey, i have the same problem too, but i try using all yr method but it is still not working. can anyone help!? omg.

before i'm going oversea, i hope there will be some solution to encounter my problem when i come back. just to briefly tell u all what i have done on my phone.
First, stupidly me, i have not seen the latest way to root my xperia play. i went to use the step to unlock my bootloader, and find out there is a better way to root my xperia play without unlocking bootloader.
So, i went to check how to relock my bootloader with flashtool and it was succesfully done.
after that, i went to flash with Xperia_Play_Release_Generic_UK, and now, the flashing had failed. i wanted to flash it and use gingerbreak, and use ota to update to 2.3.3. However, it was not successfully done.
1 more thing, just wanna check with u guys, to flash my xperia play, and to get the usb working, am i suppose just to install ggsetup-2.2.0.10 to get it working? sorry if i am asking a stupid question, but just to comfirm with u guys, i'll be appreciated.
hope u guys can help, cause i just bought my xperia play recently only, i dun wanna it to brick so early. someone help. please. ):

weihong892 said:
before i'm going oversea, i hope there will be some solution to encounter my problem when i come back. just to briefly tell u all what i have done on my phone.
First, stupidly me, i have not seen the latest way to root my xperia play. i went to use the step to unlock my bootloader, and find out there is a better way to root my xperia play without unlocking bootloader.
So, i went to check how to relock my bootloader with flashtool and it was succesfully done.
after that, i went to flash with Xperia_Play_Release_Generic_UK, and now, the flashing had failed. i wanted to flash it and use gingerbreak, and use ota to update to 2.3.3. However, it was not successfully done.
1 more thing, just wanna check with u guys, to flash my xperia play, and to get the usb working, am i suppose just to install ggsetup-2.2.0.10 to get it working? sorry if i am asking a stupid question, but just to comfirm with u guys, i'll be appreciated.
hope u guys can help, cause i just bought my xperia play recently only, i dun wanna it to brick so early. someone help. please. ):
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I'm sorry, this is too late to respond your post.
yes, just install ggsetup / pc companion to get usb driver work.

Hey,
Anyone no why i keep getting this error.
23/034/2011 12:34:41 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
23/034/2011 12:34:50 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Thank You
- Sonny Dickson

I had similar, but i'm having no luck. Mine errors after trying to flash the loader.sin
17/040/2011 15:40:34 - INFO - Flashing loader
17/040/2011 15:40:34 - DEBUG - Streaming from file : .\firmwares\prepared\loader.sin
17/040/2011 15:40:34 - DEBUG - write(cmd=5) (finish)
17/040/2011 15:40:34 - DEBUG - Reply :
17/040/2011 15:40:34 - DEBUG - Reply(Hex) : []
17/040/2011 15:40:34 - DEBUG - write(cmd=7) (finish)
17/040/2011 15:40:34 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Any help?
Thanks,
chris

Sonny788 said:
Hey,
Anyone no why i keep getting this error.
23/034/2011 12:34:41 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
23/034/2011 12:34:50 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Thank You
- Sonny Dickson
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Make sure you have also tried different cables too! I spent way to long on this and it was just a cable issue. Although drivers matter too so be sure to try different adb drivers. I have the best luck with short thick blackberry usb cables. Maybe borrow one and try it out.

i had this problem too
i use another pc
and its fixed

Arc S does not boot

hi
i've been recently using this Rom JJ's HYBRID ROM v3.1 with xarc ics kernel ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653655 )
then decided to relock the bootloader and install the stock ICS via the update service
i used the X10FlashTool to relock the bootloader,, when flashing Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf the flashtool asked me to unplug, power on the device and turn on unknown resources and debugging
PHP:
16/027/2012 06:27:05 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
16/027/2012 06:27:05 - INFO - Then go to application settings
16/027/2012 06:27:05 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
so i've unpluged it and tried to power it on but it only vibrates and nothing happens and the screen doesn't even flash!
i know i'm a beginner and i don't what do i have to do right now and need your help
EDIT*: when i try to turn on the device the small light near the micro usb flashes green once and the the device vibrates (1 second or less) and nothing happens)
and guys please notice that i can't do anything on the phone because it completely doesn't work

LP.Bullets said:
hi
i've been recently using this Rom JJ's HYBRID ROM v3.1 with xarc ics kernel ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653655 )
then decided to relock the bootloader and install the stock ICS via the update service
i used the X10FlashTool to relock the bootloader,, when flashing Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf the flashtool asked me to unplug, power on the device and turn on unknown resources and debugging
PHP:
16/027/2012 06:27:05 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
16/027/2012 06:27:05 - INFO - Then go to application settings
16/027/2012 06:27:05 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
so i've unpluged it and tried to power it on but it only vibrates and nothing happens and the screen doesn't even flash!
i know i'm a beginner and i don't what do i have to do right now and need your help
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just out odf curiosity did you have flash back the stock kernel? it wont boot once locked with a custom kernel...
Pvy

pvyParts said:
just out odf curiosity did you have flash back the stock kernel? it wont boot once locked with a custom kernel...
Pvy
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tried to flash the stock kernel but it says that the device must be rooted!!
but i can't root it again cuz i can't enable usb debugging and unkonow resources because the device doesn't turn on!

LP.Bullets said:
tried to flash the stock kernel but it says that the device must be rooted!!
but i can't root it again cuz i can't enable usb debugging and unkonow resources because the device doesn't turn on!
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ok you will prob need to either put it in flash mode and exclude everything but the kernel (in flashtool) or flash the entire stock firmware
EDIT* or re-unlock flash stock kernel and then lock again
Pvy.

pvyParts said:
ok you will prob need to either put it in flash mode and exclude everything but the kernel (in flashtool) or flash the entire stock firmware
EDIT* or re-unlock flash stock kernel and then lock again
Pvy.
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in order to unlock it device must be rooted which is not possible
EDIT* when i try to root,, it says "deamon started successfully" and then nothing happens

NOTE:
when i try to power on the device the small light near the micro-usb flashed green once!
is there anyway to enable usb debugging and unknown resources without turning on the device?

Please help me

Can't anyone help??????

Just download General Global World 4.0.4 from one of the threads and flash it in Flashtool.
Do note that you WILL lose all your data (whatever is on your SD card is safe) but your phone should work again and with the stock ICS. You can then proceed with unlocking your bootloader and rooting it.
Cheers!

xtacy! said:
Just download General Global World 4.0.4 from one of the threads and flash it in Flashtool.
Do note that you WILL lose all your data (whatever is on your SD card is safe) but your phone should work again and with the stock ICS. You can then proceed with unlocking your bootloader and rooting it.
Cheers!
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the same problem
Code:
16/049/2012 09:49:44 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
16/049/2012 09:49:47 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
16/049/2012 09:49:49 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
16/049/2012 09:49:50 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
16/049/2012 09:49:52 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
16/049/2012 09:49:52 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_ayame.sin
16/049/2012 09:49:52 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
16/050/2012 09:50:01 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
16/050/2012 09:50:02 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
16/052/2012 09:52:36 - INFO - Flashing userdata.sin
16/052/2012 09:52:36 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
16/052/2012 09:52:36 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
16/052/2012 09:52:36 - INFO - Then go to application settings
16/052/2012 09:52:36 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
i have to turn on unknown sources and debugging,, but the device doesn't power on so i'm not able to enable them
but now when i turn it on it shows the Sony logo and then a triangle and a cell phone in front of it
what happened?

LP.Bullets said:
in order to unlock it device must be rooted which is not possible
EDIT* when i try to root,, it says "deamon started successfully" and then nothing happens
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No, the device doesn't have to be rooted to unlock the bootloader. Just get your password from Sony site, and enter fastboot, just like the first time you did it. Remember, you will lose all your data.
Otherwise, as pvy said, flash stock kernel with FlashTool (tick all the boxes apart from "Exclude Kernel" and "Wipe Data"). That way your data will be intact.
iR¡[email protected]!* via Tapatalk 2

iridaki said:
No, the device doesn't have to be rooted to unlock the bootloader. Just get your password from Sony site, and enter fastboot, just like the first time you did it. Remember, you will lose all your data.
Otherwise, as pvy said, flash stock kernel with FlashTool (tick all the boxes apart from "Exclude Kernel" and "Wipe Data"). That way your data will be intact.
iR¡[email protected]!* via Tapatalk 2
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but the phone doesn't turn on,, so i can't get the IMEI from my phone to unlock the bootloader!
isn't there any way to get that number?

You can get your IMEI number from the box your arc S came in or just look under that battery. It's a 15 digit number. When you enter it on the Sony unlocking site, just exclude the last digit.
Cheers!

just try what pvy said,.
first you flash the kernel Only.,
then try to un-lock it Or install a full stock firmware.,

xtacy! said:
Just download General Global World 4.0.4 from one of the threads and flash it in Flashtool.
Do note that you WILL lose all your data (whatever is on your SD card is safe) but your phone should work again and with the stock ICS. You can then proceed with unlocking your bootloader and rooting it.
Cheers!
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at the first time it didn't work
but now it works ))
thank you so much

New but not noob question

Hey there! I have just bought an xperia arc s lt18i. I am not a noob or new in android so u can answer my doubts normally, I will understand u lol!
I had a galaxy s sl and I think everything was quite different and easier. galaxy s (i9000) ROMS, firmwares, kernels, mods, etc weren't compatible with mine (i9003) and flashing them automatically bricks the phone. I have been reading a lot here and I still don't understand something...
--Are xperia arc and xperia arc s firmwares, roms, kernels and mods compatible with each other? Because I was going to root my lt18i (currently on official ics), I was downloading everything to follow the steps and I noticed I had downloaded the 2.3.4 firmware: LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42. Can I flash this with flashtools? Isn't this an arc firmware or can I flash it in my arc s? Everything is being a bit difficult to me since it is absolutely different to samsung devices and since here there are a looot of tutorials saying similar but not same things...
Hope u understand me and can help me with this.
Thank u

Hi
Flashing arc <--> arc S work normally, if you wipe, if you don't, I would say 50:50=work:not work.
Always remember: Settings will always show that, you flashed. E.g you flashed arc FW on arc S, Settings will show arc.
And it's always better to flash the right Firmware.
If you still have questions, ask them. And press Thanks0
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.

Well, the idea is, that Xperia Arc S is the same to Arc except for the stronger hardware. They share the same software, Arc S just run it smoother, and the games on Arc S feels better, etc.
If a ROM can be run on the Arc then it can run on Arc S. Except for a few cases that the developer HIGHLY CUSTOMIZED the ROM for one of the two device, then the other device will receive bugs (but no brick).
To be honest, I don't feel the difference in Arc and Arc S (I own a few smartphone shops in VietNam). The difference can only be spotted within games, the Arc S does last longer in battery life though

Thanks for ur replies!
My problem is the following...
I flashed LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_(1247-1041).ftf with flashtools but when it finished it says
Code:
16/008/2012 14:08:54 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
16/008/2012 14:08:55 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.0.0 built on 2012-07-19 22:57:15
16/008/2012 14:08:55 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
16/009/2012 14:09:00 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/009/2012 14:09:06 - INFO - Selected LT18i_4.1.A.0.562_Iberia.ftf
16/009/2012 14:09:06 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
16/009/2012 14:09:09 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
16/009/2012 14:09:17 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/009/2012 14:09:18 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
16/009/2012 14:09:18 - INFO - Reading device information
16/009/2012 14:09:18 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
16/009/2012 14:09:18 - INFO - Start Flashing
16/009/2012 14:09:18 - INFO - Flashing loader
16/009/2012 14:09:20 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE
16/009/2012 14:09:20 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
16/009/2012 14:09:20 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
16/009/2012 14:09:23 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
16/009/2012 14:09:25 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
16/009/2012 14:09:26 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
16/009/2012 14:09:29 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_ayame.sin
16/009/2012 14:09:29 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
16/009/2012 14:09:38 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
16/009/2012 14:09:38 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
16/012/2012 14:12:11 - INFO - Ending flash session
[COLOR="Red"]16/012/2012 14:12:11 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Final data verification failed";
16/012/2012 14:12:11 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted[/COLOR]
16/012/2012 14:12:11 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/012/2012 14:12:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/012/2012 14:12:14 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
The phone is stuck in bootlogo (sony) but it doesn't boot. It turns down, tries to restart but stucks... I am downloading LT18i_4.1.A.0.562_Iberia.ftf now and will try to reflash in flashtools to try to make it boot.
What do u think guys?
BIG thanks

I have just flashed that fw but at the end, after flashing everything it says
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16/029/2012 16:29:46 - INFO - Flashing finished.
16/029/2012 16:29:46 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
16/029/2012 16:29:46 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
16/029/2012 16:29:47 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/031/2012 16:31:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
but it DOESNT reboot. I have to disconnect it and reboot, but is stucked in bootlogo (bootlooping) I think it can be the flashtool version...
Can anybody provide me the correct flashtools program or another idea please??
It booted! I rebooted it manually and didn't stuck! It was a fw problem. Now, I will root it Thank u guys!!

luiseteyo said:
I have just flashed that fw but at the end, after flashing everything it says
Code:
16/029/2012 16:29:46 - INFO - Flashing finished.
16/029/2012 16:29:46 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
16/029/2012 16:29:46 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
16/029/2012 16:29:47 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/031/2012 16:31:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
but it DOESNT reboot. I have to disconnect it and reboot, but is stucked in bootlogo (bootlooping) I think it can be the flashtool version...
Can anybody provide me the correct flashtools program or another idea please??
It booted! I rebooted it manually and didn't stuck! It was a fw problem. Now, I will root it Thank u guys!!
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It does reboot. It reboots back into flashmode. Disconnect cable and turn on the phone. It is meant to be so.

Use Flashtool 0.9. I will send a mirror by pm.
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.

Someguyfromhell said:
It does reboot. It reboots back into flashmode. Disconnect cable and turn on the phone. It is meant to be so.
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Now u are here. I am trying to root it with DooMLoRD Toolkit v4.0 but it doesn`t let me... It seems like if it couldn't find the device. I have the proper drivers installed but it seems to not connect the device. It is in USB Debugging and Unknown sources... What can be happening?

Which FW do you have now?
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.

papayayoghurt said:
Which FW do you have now?
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.
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I have (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE installed

Open Flashtool and press the Key.
Check that USB debugging is enabled.
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.

I ve been through this try reading this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188

papayayoghurt said:
Open Flashtool and press the Key.
Check that USB debugging is enabled.
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria!
PS: PM me if you are a Rubiks Cube lover.
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Yess I could root it with flashtools Thank u! Now, if I upgrade to ICS the root won't disappear, is it right? Really thanks for ur time
What do u recommend me to do? ICS was a battery drainer and it was too warm. Now I am in 2.3.4 and everything is quite good, also the battery.

luiseteyo said:
Yess I could root it with flashtools Thank u! Now, if I upgrade to ICS the root won't disappear, is it right? Really thanks for ur time
What do u recommend me to do? ICS was a battery drainer and it was too warm. Now I am in 2.3.4 and everything is quite good, also the battery.
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Any advices?
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

Try latest ics its good and battery friendly
.587 version posted on general
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

justkiddinghere said:
Try latest ics its good and battery friendly
.587 version posted on general
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
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And does the battery get warm? Thank u very much for ur advice. It is difficult at first
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

Yep in few roms and with few kernal it does not exactly battry but from camera corner but its common all have not a issue or worry
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

I am sorry to rebump the thread but i have other questions. Ok, i am rooted and deleted all the unuseful apps. I edited build prop and everything. I wajt to flash a kernel to flash from recovery a rom. I cant access fastboot mode so i cant flash any recovery kernel or anything. I connect the phone pressing menu button but i cant find the blue light anywhere... Probably it is a driver issue or i dont know if somebody could help me with that i would e very grateful. Thanks!!!
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

luiseteyo said:
I am sorry to rebump the thread but i have other questions. Ok, i am rooted and deleted all the unuseful apps. I edited build prop and everything. I wajt to flash a kernel to flash from recovery a rom. I cant access fastboot mode so i cant flash any recovery kernel or anything. I connect the phone pressing menu button but i cant find the blue light anywhere... Probably it is a driver issue or i dont know if somebody could help me with that i would e very grateful. Thanks!!!
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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Driver has nothing to do with phone not going to fastboot.
If notification LED, the LED next to microUSB, doesn't turn led, then 2 choices:
1) You are doing it wrong - Turn off phone, connect USB cable to PC, hold down Menu button, connect USB cable to phone.
2) Your phone is SIM-locked and/or branded - Fastboot is disabled. Only way is via paid method.

So i have to unlock bootloader? But if there are roms also for locked bl is because locked bl can also access to fastboot mode. Am i right?
So what must i do? How? Where can i unlock it the cheapest way? Thank u very much for ur answers!
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

[Q] Hard brick after turning phone off! Help!!

Hello.
Have the same problem as this guy. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948822
No led, no sony or kernel logo!l
I have an unlocked bootloader. Help!!!

kaluniguni said:
I have an unlocked bootloader. Help!!!
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What have you tried?

XperienceD said:
What have you tried?
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I have tried everything: connecting to flashtool/ PC Companion fails (doesn't recognize), no flashmode, no fastboot, no batery charge...

You Must Change Kernel Wich Recomendation From CusROM. Maybe you ROM needs Unlock and Change Kernel.
And Tham Now You Need reFlashing With Sony PC Companion Or Flashtool. Brick Is Normal Gays, don't wory, Break Is Tje Good For You.
Sory with The Bad Englis
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kaluniguni said:
I have tried everything: connecting to flashtool/ PC Companion fails (doesn't recognize), no flashmode, no fastboot, no batery charge...
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Is this after restarting your PC and removing the battery from your Phone before reconnecting?

XperienceD said:
Is this after restarting your PC and removing the battery from your Phone before reconnecting?
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Yes it is. Very sad...

BUMP! HELP!
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what were you doing before that?
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tangosierra_ said:
what were you doing before that?
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I simply turned off my phone! It was running Xperia Ultimate HD

I don't think its hard bricked.Devices don't ever get bricked simply after turning off.
I think it is only not booting up.
Use flashtool and flash stock firmware.
Flash again if it does not boot up.
You will be alright.
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i think I have similar problem
sandroidnz01 said:
I don't think its hard bricked.Devices don't ever get bricked simply after turning off.
I think it is only not booting up.
Use flashtool and flash stock firmware.
Flash again if it does not boot up.
You will be alright.
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it happened that I selected the option update software when I was in wifi connection and the phone started to download the files for sometimes, then I put my phone in the pocket waiting for the download to finish , when i took my phone from the pocket it was off , i tried to switch it on but it didn't switch on, i took the battery and charged it separately again didn't switch on, then i dicided to flash it using flashtool 0.9.10.1 and firmware LT15i_4.1.A.0.562.tft but the flashing progress ended in 0% and with an error message03/020/2013 20:20:16 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
03/020/2013 20:20:16 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
03/020/2013 20:20:16 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
03/020/2013 20:20:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
03/020/2013 20:20:36 - INFO - Selected LT15i_4.1.A.0.562.ftf
03/020/2013 20:20:36 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
03/020/2013 20:20:38 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
03/020/2013 20:20:54 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/020/2013 20:20:55 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
03/020/2013 20:20:55 - INFO - Start Flashing
03/020/2013 20:20:55 - INFO - Processing loader
03/020/2013 20:20:55 - INFO - Checking header
03/020/2013 20:20:55 - INFO - Ending flash session
03/020/2013 20:20:55 - ERROR -
03/020/2013 20:20:55 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted" what should i do? please help me!

you mean you accepted an OTA updated with your boot loader unlocked?
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Mayever said:
it happened that I selected the option update software when I was in wifi connection and the phone started to download the files for sometimes, then I put my phone in the pocket waiting for the download to finish , when i took my phone from the pocket it was off , i tried to switch it on but it didn't switch on, i took the battery and charged it separately again didn't switch on, then i dicided to flash it using flashtool 0.9.10.1 and firmware LT15i_4.1.A.0.562.tft but the flashing progress ended in 0% and with an error message03/020/2013 20:20:16 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
03/020/2013 20:20:16 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
03/020/2013 20:20:16 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
03/020/2013 20:20:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
03/020/2013 20:20:36 - INFO - Selected LT15i_4.1.A.0.562.ftf
03/020/2013 20:20:36 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
03/020/2013 20:20:38 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
03/020/2013 20:20:54 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/020/2013 20:20:55 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
03/020/2013 20:20:55 - INFO - Start Flashing
03/020/2013 20:20:55 - INFO - Processing loader
03/020/2013 20:20:55 - INFO - Checking header
03/020/2013 20:20:55 - INFO - Ending flash session
03/020/2013 20:20:55 - ERROR -
03/020/2013 20:20:55 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted" what should i do? please help me!
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This looks like Unlocked bootloader OTA brick,this happened to me once,try to lock your bootloader then flashing with flashtool and then unlock again.
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I remember there was a fix by fxp in the dev section but the link apparently went dead.
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Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598160. This thread is fr ppl who unlockd bl nd accepted ota nd hard bricked phone.
Press thanks if I helped
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Yes but he said he was on ultimate hd rom so why would it brick the phone? Just from update?
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Ota update not of the rom from sony about firmware if ur on unlocked bl and u accept an ota via stock update centre app ur sure to get a hard brick
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But the ota updater on uhd only downloads uhd updates doesnt it?
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???? I'm confused here
so you accepted an update from the stock update centre app or the uhd one?
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Ota update centre downloads uhd updates bt stock update centre app in app drawer downloads sony updates
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Bootloader unlock went ok now bricked?

Hi guys. I bought an Xperia M to replace my iphone 4s. I love this phone, makes my old iphone look really craptastic speed wise. I went to do the bootloader unlock, things said they went well but now its stuck in a boot loop. Also if I flash a stock firmware on it does the boot loader stay unlocked if i use the same version that was installed? I have the fixed image to do the cwm recovery adn root, but want to know the phone is ok first. Thanks, Ive tried looking but nothing seems to truely answer my questions.

gcarmichael said:
Hi guys. I bought an Xperia M to replace my iphone 4s. I love this phone, makes my old iphone look really craptastic speed wise. I went to do the bootloader unlock, things said they went well but now its stuck in a boot loop. Also if I flash a stock firmware on it does the boot loader stay unlocked if i use the same version that was installed? I have the fixed image to do the cwm recovery adn root, but want to know the phone is ok first. Thanks, Ive tried looking but nothing seems to truely answer my questions.
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bro 1st boot after unlock takes times...if u want flash ftf...boot and leave for 0-30mins....dont wry once unlocked is unlocked forever until u manually relock

If you can enter cwm. I would recommend you to flash stock 4.3 using only your phone without pc. Go to development section and find the thread called back up stock and radios by bonoboo. Its so useful and less bricked pisibility.
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Hey thanks. Is there a way to see if the bootloader is unlocked? I let it sit for more than a half hour (@ 45 minutes I ended up flashing it as I needed the phone to be a phone) and still didn't complete a boot cycle. I ended up flashing a stock 1.9 and now seems to be much happier. I understand how to flash the kernel, but havent done it yet.

Hi guys. I have the exact same problem. Used fastboot to unlock my bootloader, using the command
>> fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
and it spit out
OKAY [ 0.074s]
finished.
But now the phone is stuck in boot loop.
Now I want to reflash the kernel on it. I found some kernel and downloaded it, and then tried to do
>> fastboot flash kernel kernel.sin
but I get command not allowed error. So I am really baffled. Since my bootloader is unlocked, I can't use Sony PC Companion either.
Some guidance or help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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HelmetBrain said:
Hi guys. I have the exact same problem. Used fastboot to unlock my bootloader, using the command
>> fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
and it spit out
OKAY [ 0.074s]
finished.
But now the phone is stuck in boot loop.
Now I want to reflash the kernel on it. I found some kernel and downloaded it, and then tried to do
>> fastboot flash kernel kernel.sin
but I get command not allowed error. So I am really baffled. Since my bootloader is unlocked, I can't use Sony PC Companion either.
Some guidance or help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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Here is an update. I flashed the CWM boot.ini and went to CWM. I noticed that when I wanted to wipe all data, I would get
Error mounting /data!
which may explain the boot loop.
Is there any way to fix this problem?
Thanks!

HelmetBrain said:
Hi guys. I have the exact same problem. Used fastboot to unlock my bootloader, using the command
>> fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
and it spit out
OKAY [ 0.074s]
finished.
But now the phone is stuck in boot loop.
Now I want to reflash the kernel on it. I found some kernel and downloaded it, and then tried to do
>> fastboot flash kernel kernel.sin
but I get command not allowed error. So I am really baffled. Since my bootloader is unlocked, I can't use Sony PC Companion either.
Some guidance or help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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Here is an update. I flashed the CWM boot.ini and went to CWM. I noticed that when I wanted to wipe all data, I would get
Error mounting /data!
which may explain the boot loop.
Is there any way to fix this problem?
Thanks!
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Flash the FTF from here if you have the XM single sim, or look for the ftf for XM Dual if you have the dual sim XM.

Esperos said:
Flash the FTF from here if you have the XM single sim, or look for the ftf for XM Dual if you have the dual sim XM.
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Got my phone squared, can delete the thread.

I didnt get yet that how you solve your problem
gcarmichael said:
Got my phone squared, can delete the thread.
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I didnt get yet that how you solve your problem
even I have a kind of similar problem, its even not entering into recovery mode or in fast boot mode or flash boot mode,
please help....
thanks in advance :good:

Prashant Pandey 22 said:
I didnt get yet that how you solve your problem
even I have a kind of similar problem, its even not entering into recovery mode or in fast boot mode or flash boot mode,
please help....
thanks in advance :good:
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Try putting the battery out for 10 minutes and then try reflashing .ftf file
But sadly that sounds like a brick to me. Do the LEDs flash at anytime?
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ya LED flashes
RedLedLight said:
Try putting the battery out for 10 minutes and then try reflashing .ftf file
But sadly that sounds like a brick to me. Do the LEDs flash at anytime?
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ya red LED flashes 3 times when I try to switch on.
is it Hard Bricked ? if it is then can you please help me to unbrick it

Prashant Pandey 22 said:
ya red LED flashes 3 times when I try to switch on.
is it Hard Bricked ? if it is then can you please help me to unbrick it
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Its not hardbrick you just need to charge it .when the red light Lights up leave it for 15 mins then power on your phone .
3 red light indicates that the phone cant turn on because theres no power to turn it on . Happened to me once .but i just plugged the charger then the red light appears and i leave it for 15 mins then power it on . then its done

now boot mode giving the problem
Farsiris said:
Its not hardbrick you just need to charge it .when the red light Lights up leave it for 15 mins then power on your phone .
3 red light indicates that the phone cant turn on because theres no power to turn it on . Happened to me once .but i just plugged the charger then the red light appears and i leave it for 15 mins then power it on . then its done
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I have charged it and what i see now that it can be boot into fast boot mode or flash boot mode but it is unstable
I had boot it in flash mode and open the flash tool now what here I can see
14/028/2014 09:28:01 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
14/028/2014 09:28:01 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.0 built on 19-04-2014 19:00:00
14/028/2014 09:28:03 - INFO - Checking if changes have been made to devices folder.
14/028/2014 09:28:12 - INFO - Pulling changes from github
14/028/2014 09:28:13 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
14/028/2014 09:28:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/028/2014 09:28:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/028/2014 09:28:40 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/029/2014 09:29:41 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/029/2014 09:29:46 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/030/2014 09:30:46 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/030/2014 09:30:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
please help me to solve this

Prashant Pandey 22 said:
I have charged it and what i see now that it can be boot into fast boot mode or flash boot mode but it is unstable
I had boot it in flash mode and open the flash tool now what here I can see
14/028/2014 09:28:01 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
14/028/2014 09:28:01 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.0 built on 19-04-2014 19:00:00
14/028/2014 09:28:03 - INFO - Checking if changes have been made to devices folder.
14/028/2014 09:28:12 - INFO - Pulling changes from github
14/028/2014 09:28:13 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
14/028/2014 09:28:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/028/2014 09:28:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/028/2014 09:28:40 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/029/2014 09:29:41 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/029/2014 09:29:46 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/030/2014 09:30:46 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/030/2014 09:30:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
please help me to solve this
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It is your usb cable or the usb slot.. thats a common problem for xperia phones.. try to put your phone higher than your pc so that the pressure of the charger will increase .and flash ftf.

And if this doesn't work, try a different USB cable.
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RedLedLight said:
And if this doesn't work, try a different USB cable.
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+1 ..

Farsiris said:
+1 ..
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What?
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RedLedLight said:
What?
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I assume you haven't used Google Plus. He is agreeing.

theperson333 said:
I assume you haven't used Google Plus. He is agreeing.
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Yea I was living under a rock ;P
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Esperos said:
Flash the FTF from here if you have the XM single sim, or look for the ftf for XM Dual if you have the dual sim XM.
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Flash stock rom using flash tool.

After the boot loader unlock, I flashed the stock rom, then the cwm kernel, and then rooted it. I freaked out at first as I thought I bricked it. After giving it 25 minutes after the unlock process, did the above. It works fine and has given me 0 problems.