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Flash always fails (system.sin)

Hi everybody,
I've a Xperia Arc LT15i and tried to update to ICS using PC Companion. However, after the progress bar was about 50%, an error message appeared, saying that it was not possible to complete, and to try again later. I tried several times again, with the same result. Then, tried to update using Update Service, without success too.
As the official update software weren't working, I decided to flash some roms using Flashtool. Althouth it looked promissing, most of the roms I tried can't be fully flashed (both GB and ICS). Following several tips found here, I tried to use older Flashtool releases, different roms, restarted my computer, check the "No final verification" option... Nothing worked.
The only thing I noticed is that, if I remove the system.sin from the ftt files, specially from GB roms, the flash successfully finishes. But, after that, if I try to flash only the remaining system.sin file, it always fails...
Please, I would really appreciate some advice to make my Xperia Arc work again.
Thanks in advance!

Post full Flashtool log please.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

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post the flashtool log so we can help you .., ~

SubScorpion said:
Hi everybody,
I've a Xperia Arc LT15i and tried to update to ICS using PC Companion. However, after the progress bar was about 50%, an error message appeared, saying that it was not possible to complete, and to try again later. I tried several times again, with the same result. Then, tried to update using Update Service, without success too.
As the official update software weren't working, I decided to flash some roms using Flashtool. Althouth it looked promissing, most of the roms I tried can't be fully flashed (both GB and ICS). Following several tips found here, I tried to use older Flashtool releases, different roms, restarted my computer, check the "No final verification" option... Nothing worked.
The only thing I noticed is that, if I remove the system.sin from the ftt files, specially from GB roms, the flash successfully finishes. But, after that, if I try to flash only the remaining system.sin file, it always fails...
Please, I would really appreciate some advice to make my Xperia Arc work again.
Thanks in advance!
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what about bl? locked or unlocked?
and what roms you tried custom or stock?

I had the same prob , the thing was,
you need to clean syste,data,catch (on "mount" menu<cant remember the corect path>)
and other catch folders thru CWM.
Just do it. you will be fine

creative_md said:
what about bl? locked or unlocked?
and what roms you tried custom or stock?
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chathudagr8 said:
I had the same prob , the thing was,
you need to clean syste,data,catch (on "mount" menu<cant remember the corect path>)
and other catch folders thru CWM.
Just do it. you will be fine
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Lolwat guys.
There is nothing to do with custom ROMs or bootloader at here.
He clearly said, he is attempting to install stock firmware via Flashtool. There is not even a word about custom stuff.
And bootloader has nothing to do with Flashtool in that case.

Thank you guys for the replies.
Here is the latest logs - actually, it failed when flashing the amss.sin w/ Flashtool 0.6.9.1:
Code:
22/003/2012 21:03:48 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
22/003/2012 21:03:48 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.9.1 built on 2012-04-09 19:22:19
22/003/2012 21:03:48 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
22/003/2012 21:03:54 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/004/2012 21:04:26 - INFO - Selected LT15a arc_v2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic America.ftf
22/004/2012 21:04:26 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/004/2012 21:04:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Reading device information
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Start Flashing
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Flashing loader
22/004/2012 21:04:49 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
22/004/2012 21:04:49 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:52 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:54 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:54 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:55 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:56 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
22/005/2012 21:05:00 - INFO - Ending flash session
22/005/2012 21:05:00 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
22/005/2012 21:05:00 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
22/005/2012 21:05:01 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/005/2012 21:05:02 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/005/2012 21:05:04 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I'm trying only stock roms, as Someguyfromhell noticed; latest ones were:
LT15a arc_v2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic America
LT15i_4.1.B.0.431[Generic World FR]
But I'm pretty sure I tried most of the stock roms available in other topics.

Update your flashtool. Maybe that will fix the error :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012

Marcskim said:
Update your flashtool. Maybe that will fix the error :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
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Unfortunately, it doesn't. I tried several versions:
flashtool-0.9.0.0-windows
flashtool-0.8.5.0-windows
flashtool-0.8.0.0-windows
flashtool-0.6.9.1-windows
flashtool-0.6.8.0-windows
Flashtool-0.2.9.1-windows

Hi everybody,
I've attached a full (detailed) log from Flashtool 0.9.0 when trying to flashing rom LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62.ftf - this one failed in the system.sin.
With this rom, the Sony Ericsson logo appears on the screen, but right after that a warning icon is presented and the device turns off.

Someguyfromhell said:
Lolwat guys.
There is nothing to do with custom ROMs or bootloader at here.
He clearly said, he is attempting to install stock firmware via Flashtool. There is not even a word about custom stuff.
And bootloader has nothing to do with Flashtool in that case.
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I have anwser to both q
1st if he is on unlocked bl he Cannot use pc companion to update it will brick his device and only applying patch can solve it I think or it may give error
2nd if he is on gb as I guess and tried to flash ICS CUSTOM ROMS as he said he tried rom(S) he cannot.
Because ics rom requires ics kernels.
And yes about custom roms I was wrong as I know NOW that he tried stock roms
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

SubScorpion said:
Hi everybody,
I've a Xperia Arc LT15i and tried to update to ICS using PC Companion. However, after the progress bar was about 50%, an error message appeared, saying that it was not possible to complete, and to try again later. I tried several times again, with the same result. Then, tried to update using Update Service, without success too.
As the official update software weren't working, I decided to flash some roms using Flashtool. Althouth it looked promissing, most of the roms I tried can't be fully flashed (both GB and ICS). Following several tips found here, I tried to use older Flashtool releases, different roms, restarted my computer, check the "No final verification" option... Nothing worked.
The only thing I noticed is that, if I remove the system.sin from the ftt files, specially from GB roms, the flash successfully finishes. But, after that, if I try to flash only the remaining system.sin file, it always fails...
Please, I would really appreciate some advice to make my Xperia Arc work again.
Thanks in advance!
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here is your solution http://www.icsforums.com/comment/210181#comment-210181

Sorry, it's not 100% clear to me what was your suggestion. But I tried to check the "No final verification" option, used a LT18 rom and even followed that specific steps to flash first everything except system and then system only. Same results all the time:
24/010/2012 23:10:18 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
24/010/2012 23:10:18 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.0.0 built on 2012-07-19 22:57:15
24/010/2012 23:10:18 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
24/010/2012 23:10:24 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/011/2012 23:11:20 - INFO - Selected LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB.ftf
24/011/2012 23:11:20 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
24/011/2012 23:11:41 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
24/012/2012 23:12:01 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Reading device information
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Start Flashing
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Flashing loader
24/012/2012 23:12:07 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
24/012/2012 23:12:07 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
24/012/2012 23:12:07 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
24/012/2012 23:12:07 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:09 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:10 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:11 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:13 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_ayame.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:13 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:18 - INFO - Ending flash session
24/012/2012 23:12:18 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
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I really thank you guys for all suggestions. I spent several nights trying to fix my phone and I really appreciate your effort to help me.
I never imagined that the official software update may end up with my phone bricked. I'm really, really disappointed with SE. The worst thing is, I bought my phone in the US, but I live in Brazil and our local SE only provides support for devices bought in Brazil. In other words, they won't even try to repair my phone. I'll think twice before buying other SE phone.

SubScorpion said:
Sorry, it's not 100% clear to me what was your suggestion. But I tried to check the "No final verification" option, used a LT18 rom and even followed that specific steps to flash first everything except system and then system only. Same results all the time:
I really thank you guys for all suggestions. I spent several nights trying to fix my phone and I really appreciate your effort to help me.
I never imagined that the official software update may end up with my phone bricked. I'm really, really disappointed with SE. The worst thing is, I bought my phone in the US, but I live in Brazil and our local SE only provides support for devices bought in Brazil. In other words, they won't even try to repair my phone. I'll think twice before buying other SE phone.
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did you check the md5 sum of ftf file?
if not check it and confirm its a complete file.....
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also try to flash it in safe mode....

Hi creative_md,
The ftf files are not corrupted. And I re-tried in safe mode a few minutes ago, but it had the same results.
FYI, here are the list of roms I tried until now - they failed when flashing amss.sin or system.sin:
LT15a arc_v2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic America
LT15a_2.3.4_US generic
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_(1247-1041)
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62
LT15i_4.1.B.0.431[Generic World FR]
LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB
Is there any other way to flash the .ftf files? I would try fasboot, but I didn't find an .img with stock rom or a reliable way to flash all .sin files that are inside of .tft roms.
Thanks!

SubScorpion said:
Hi creative_md,
The ftf files are not corrupted. And I re-tried in safe mode a few minutes ago, but it had the same results.
FYI, here are the list of roms I tried until now - they failed when flashing amss.sin or system.sin:
LT15a arc_v2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic America
LT15a_2.3.4_US generic
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_(1247-1041)
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62
LT15i_4.1.B.0.431[Generic World FR]
LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB
Is there any other way to flash the .ftf files? I would try fasboot, but I didn't find an .img with stock rom or a reliable way to flash all .sin files that are inside of .tft roms.
Thanks!
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i searched a lot for you and most of times this problem got solved by ticking "no final verification box" and in your case its not working even though you tried .42 too. so at last try this:
start flashtool >get in flashmode > choose ftf you want
now tick boxes
wipe cache >exclude system >flash ftf
after flash again do 1 step with these boxes tick:
exclude baseband > exclude kernel >flash ftf
finally this:
wipe data >exclude kernel >exclude system > exclude baseband
if it didnt worked i suggest you now to do some modifications to your phone:silly:
i.e unlock your bootloader and flash roms using cwm i will tell you all how to do it. pm me for that
remember it will void your warrenty and it doesnt matter bcoz you dont have se service in brazil as you said

Thanks, creative_md. I was finally able to make the phone boot - here are the steps, if someone faces the same issue:
1. Flashed everything in the .ftf file using Flastool, except system (system.sin).
2. Opened the .ftf file using 7zip and extracted the system.sin.
3. Rooted the phone.
4. Flashed the system.sin using fastboot: fastboot flash system system.sin.
Unfortunately, I think there's really something else wrong with the phone, as it restarts randomly, several processes stop to work unexpectedly and it's not possible to update some apps (maps, facebook, flash player and youtube) - when installing the updates, the phone restarts. This behavior happened with two different stock roms.
This weekend, I'll try to flash some custom roms.

SubScorpion said:
Thanks, creative_md. I was finally able to make the phone boot - here are the steps, if someone faces the same issue:
1. Flashed everything in the .ftf file using Flastool, except system (system.sin).
2. Opened the .ftf file using 7zip and extracted the system.sin.
3. Rooted the phone.
4. Flashed the system.sin using fastboot: fastboot flash system system.sin.
Unfortunately, I think there's really something else wrong with the phone, as it restarts randomly, several processes stop to work unexpectedly and it's not possible to update some apps (maps, facebook, flash player and youtube) - when installing the updates, the phone restarts. This behavior happened with two different stock roms.
This weekend, I'll try to flash some custom roms.
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make sure you do nandroid backup before you do anything

Fix with the latest FlashTool 0.9.9.0 (maybe bug on version 0.9.8.0) I got the same problem, SEUS brick my W8 when I try restore to stock. Retry several time stuck ini 15% progress. Get same result with Flashtool 0.9.8.0 with lot of ROM, always stop when flash system.sin part.
Just download and try latest Flashtool 0.9.9.0 maybe it solve the problem.

try to flash this firmware LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB.ftf

[Q] something gone wrong when flashing

So here's what I did so far... The bootloader was unlocked, so I rooted the phone, installed clockwork. I spent hours reading about kernels and the different roms but wasn' really getting anywhere. Since my phone needed to be taken to get repaired anyway I decided to just choose a rom and install it from the guide i was using.
I backed up using clockwork, formatted and installed, and it said it was fine. But when I reboot it just hangs on the Sony Ericsson screen, have to take battery out to turn it off....what can I do now? I can't load the backup image because it won't let me load clockwork. did this happen because I didn't install a custom kernel first?

renvaar said:
So here's what I did so far... The bootloader was unlocked, so I rooted the phone, installed clockwork. I spent hours reading about kernels and the different roms but wasn' really getting anywhere. Since my phone needed to be taken to get repaired anyway I decided to just choose a rom and install it from the guide i was using.
I backed up using clockwork, formatted and installed, and it said it was fine. But when I reboot it just hangs on the Sony Ericsson screen, have to take battery out to turn it off....what can I do now? I can't load the backup image because it won't let me load clockwork. did this happen because I didn't install a custom kernel first?
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flash another kernel (supported for your rom always)
boot on cwm
factory reset
mounts and storage > format system
advanced > wipe dalvik cache
advanced > wipe battery stats
flash your desirable rom, flash wifi modules and try again fresh

renvaar said:
So here's what I did so far... The bootloader was unlocked, so I rooted the phone, installed clockwork. I spent hours reading about kernels and the different roms but wasn' really getting anywhere. Since my phone needed to be taken to get repaired anyway I decided to just choose a rom and install it from the guide i was using.
I backed up using clockwork, formatted and installed, and it said it was fine. But when I reboot it just hangs on the Sony Ericsson screen, have to take battery out to turn it off....what can I do now? I can't load the backup image because it won't let me load clockwork. did this happen because I didn't install a custom kernel first?
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Your kernel is stock and bootloader locked? If so then download pc companion and do a repair and if your bootloader is unlocked then download a stock ftf file for your phone and flash it with flashtool. I had exactly same problem with flashing custom firmwares on my Arc s but after few tries I realized that i need to format every partition excluding sdcard in a "mounts and storage" sub-menu.
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Retrosid said:
flash another kernel (supported for your rom always)
boot on cwm
factory reset
mounts and storage > format system
advanced > wipe dalvik cache
advanced > wipe battery stats
flash your desirable rom, flash wifi modules and try again fresh
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I think his bootloader is locked because he lost a recovery after flashing new rom. His CWM was probably installed with x-parts.

as I said... it wont let me go as far as being able to load up clockwork...
thanks pypcier, I'm trying flashtool now... but I get this error...
18/036/2013 18:36:40 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/036/2013 18:36:53 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Selected LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global.ftf
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Reading device information
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Current device : LT15i - CB5A1FEFCM - 1247-1061_R7D - 1241-4324_4.0.2.A.0.42 - WORLD-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.42
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Processing loader
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Checking header
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Ending flash session
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"

Can you tick a "no final verification" box and try again?

it changes to this if i check the button...
18/052/2013 18:52:28 - INFO - Selected LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global.ftf
18/052/2013 18:52:28 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
18/052/2013 18:52:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
18/052/2013 18:52:29 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
18/052/2013 18:52:29 - INFO - Reading device information
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Start Flashing
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Processing loader
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Checking header
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Ending flash session
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Device disconnected
EDIT: it did that the first time, then i try the same way again and it gives me the previous error. would an older ftf make a difference?

You are sure that your bootloader is unlocked? Have you ever flashed a custom kernel using fastboot? If yes then try to flash custom kernel with recovery. If this wont help then try to update and reinstall your flashtool and download newest stock ftf for your phone.

I'm pretty sure it is, as I remember having a similar problem a long time ago and flashing it. problem is I don't have the old files i used before, and I can't find any downloads that work in my country..

Error code from your flashtool log looks like there is a problem with acquiring permission to flash a firmware and that suggests that your bootloader is locked. Try to download pc companion from sony site and do a repair. If your bootloader is locked this will restore your phone to stock and if your bootloader is unlocked then pcc wont recognize your phone.

just tried pc companion. it asks me to swipe the bar down, but as I can't get past the logo it wont work. so repair just hangs there...

What bar... I don't understand what you are talking about. For a repair with pc companion you don't even need to turn on your phone you just click update button and then small blue "repair" text in a popup window then firmware is downloaded and you are asked to turn off your phone and connect usb cable while holding a back button.
I found your previous thread and It looks like your bootloader is unlocked because OTA update bricked your phone. I have a link to a ftf you used last time to repair your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707 (its inside of this archive with complete but outdated flashtool and drivers) but you should try a pcc first so we will be sure if your bootloader is locked or not.

renvaar said:
just tried pc companion. it asks me to swipe the bar down, but as I can't get past the logo it wont work. so repair just hangs there...
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Use this http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...ocked-xperia-smartphones-video-beta-download/ if your bootloader is unlocked it will return it to stock if it does not connect it means your bootloader is locked.It is a new beta tool from sony for the arc:good:

tallman43 said:
Use this http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...ocked-xperia-smartphones-video-beta-download/ if your bootloader is unlocked it will return it to stock if it does not connect it means your bootloader is locked.It is a new beta tool from sony for the arc:good:
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Wow its great I hadn't heard of this before.

pypcier said:
Wow its great I didn't heard of this before.
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Yep it's a good tool to return to stock and also to check if your bootloader is unlocked (Because it only works on unlocked bootloaders) Arc & couple other devices are supported but they are going to make more devices available:good:

pypcier said:
Wow its great I hadn't heard of this before.
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You would have had you browsed the stickys.

XperienceD said:
You would have had you browsed the stickys.
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I'm not going to read through every new sticky just to make you happy.

pypcier said:
I'm not going to read through every new sticky just to make you happy.
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Mines been there while, and People shouldn't read them to please anyone, they should read them, especially when new, to LEARN.
Sent from Myushi

Xperia S empty

Hi,
Today i wanted to flash a new rom.
I wiped everything like I'm supposed to. When i tried to install a zip from SDcard i saw it was empty. Only one folder of clockworkmod.
I'm coming from 4.2.2 so I think that might be the problem.
I don't really know what to do right now so could you please help me out?
Thanks.

azertyalex said:
Hi,
Today i wanted to flash a new rom.
I wiped everything like I'm supposed to. When i tried to install a zip from SDcard i saw it was empty. Only one folder of clockworkmod.
I'm coming from 4.2.2 so I think that might be the problem.
I don't really know what to do right now so could you please help me out?
Thanks.
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Use Flashtool. It's more stable and safer when flashing ROM's.

skywalkerdroid said:
Use Flashtool. It's more stable and safer when flashing ROM's.
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Already tried that, but nothing comes up.
11/042/2013 13:42:51 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
11/042/2013 13:42:51 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
11/042/2013 13:42:51 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
11/042/2013 13:42:57 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
11/042/2013 13:42:57 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
(Want to post screenshot but I'm not allowed)
I already tried to install the drivers. It just doens't help :s

azertyalex said:
Already tried that, but nothing comes up.
11/042/2013 13:42:51 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
11/042/2013 13:42:51 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
11/042/2013 13:42:51 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
11/042/2013 13:42:57 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
11/042/2013 13:42:57 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
(Want to post screenshot but I'm not allowed)
I already tried to install the drivers. It just doens't help :s
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Try to restart your PC/LAPTOP after installing the drivers, and flash again.

skywalkerdroid said:
Try to restart your PC/LAPTOP after installing the drivers, and flash again.
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Done that.
It's still the same problem.
If i boot my phone, the software nor my pc recognizes my phone. If i get into my recovery it does but says the driver isn't loaded.

azertyalex said:
Done that.
It's still the same problem.
If i boot my phone, the software nor my pc recognizes my phone. If i get into my recovery it does but says the driver isn't loaded.
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USB Debugging is ON ? Or Unknown sources allowed ?

skywalkerdroid said:
USB Debugging is ON ? Or Unknown sources allowed ?
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Debugging is ON yes. Don't know about unknown sources.

azertyalex said:
Debugging is ON yes. Don't know about unknown sources.
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What ROM are you trying to flash? I recommend DooMLoRD's latest .211 JB ROM, and this kernel : S_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-211_v1

skywalkerdroid said:
What ROM are you trying to flash? I recommend DooMLoRD's latest .211 JB ROM, and this kernel : S_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-211_v1
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I can't even try to flash. That's the problem.

azertyalex said:
I can't even try to flash. That's the problem.
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You update your drivers from the Flashtool folder. Try downloading this : Flashtool-drivers.exe and install it.

skywalkerdroid said:
You update your drivers from the Flashtool folder. Try downloading this : Flashtool-drivers.exe and install it.
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11/028/2013 14:28:55 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
11/028/2013 14:28:55 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
11/028/2013 14:28:55 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
11/028/2013 14:28:59 - INFO - Device disconnected
11/029/2013 14:29:17 - INFO - Selected X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf
11/029/2013 14:29:17 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
11/029/2013 14:29:18 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
11/029/2013 14:29:42 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
11/029/2013 14:29:59 - INFO - Flash canceled
11/030/2013 14:30:14 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
11/030/2013 14:30:14 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
11/030/2013 14:30:16 - ERROR - This action needs a connected device
11/030/2013 14:30:17 - ERROR - This action needs a connected device
11/030/2013 14:30:19 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox
He still thinks my phone is an X10. Program used to do this too earlier

azertyalex said:
11/028/2013 14:28:55 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
11/028/2013 14:28:55 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
11/028/2013 14:28:55 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
11/028/2013 14:28:59 - INFO - Device disconnected
11/029/2013 14:29:17 - INFO - Selected X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf
11/029/2013 14:29:17 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
11/029/2013 14:29:18 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
11/029/2013 14:29:42 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
11/029/2013 14:29:59 - INFO - Flash canceled
11/030/2013 14:30:14 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
11/030/2013 14:30:14 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
11/030/2013 14:30:16 - ERROR - This action needs a connected device
11/030/2013 14:30:17 - ERROR - This action needs a connected device
11/030/2013 14:30:19 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox
He still thinks my phone is an X10. Program used to do this too earlier
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The flashing is done through Flashmode, not Fastboot. Plug your phone while pressing the volume down button.

skywalkerdroid said:
The flashing is done through Flashmode, not Fastboot. Plug your phone while pressing the volume down button.
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I already managed to flash that kernel. But i can't find any system.img or system.sin to flash :s
I extraced this. LT26-DooMLoRD-JB_211-prerooted, rom

azertyalex said:
I already managed to flash that kernel. But i can't find any system.img or system.sin to flash :s
I extraced this. LT26-DooMLoRD-JB_211-prerooted, rom
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Ok, that means that now you have th .ftf. Push the flash button on Flashtool, choose flashmode, insert that .ftf, let Flashtool prepare the flashing. When prompted, plug the cable in your phone while holding the volume down button. It must work.

skywalkerdroid said:
Ok, that means that now you have th .ftf. Push the flash button on Flashtool, choose flashmode, insert that .ftf, let Flashtool prepare the flashing. When prompted, plug the cable in your phone while holding the volume down button. It must work.
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11/052/2013 14:52:56 - INFO - Selected LT26i_1252-0023_6.2.B.0.200_GENERIC-user_CUST_1257-6921_R3H.ftf
11/052/2013 14:52:56 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
11/053/2013 14:53:01 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
11/053/2013 14:53:22 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
11/053/2013 14:53:22 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
11/053/2013 14:53:23 - INFO - Start Flashing
11/053/2013 14:53:23 - INFO - Processing loader
11/053/2013 14:53:23 - INFO - Checking header
11/053/2013 14:53:23 - INFO - Ending flash session
11/053/2013 14:53:23 - ERROR -
11/053/2013 14:53:23 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
11/053/2013 14:53:23 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
11/054/2013 14:54:11 - INFO - Device disconnected
I now indeed have another bootscreen. I'll let it be for 5 minutes to see what it does.

after five minutes it's still on the sony loge :s
Edit: now i holded my volume down button constanlty. It worked then. my thumb on the other hand...

Ok. Sow it's alright now?

when it says wipe all. it means wipe data/system/cache and dvalik not sd card! otherwise how would you flash? lol
Sent from my AOSP 4.3 Xperia S via Tapatalk

skywalkerdroid said:
Ok. Sow it's alright now?
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It's okay right now yes. Thanks for the help!
Ben36 said:
when it says wipe all. it means wipe data/system/cache and dvalik not sd card! otherwise how would you flash? lol
Sent from my AOSP 4.3 Xperia S via Tapatalk
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In another topic they told me to wipe everything, including SDcard.

azertyalex said:
It's okay right now yes. Thanks for the help!
In another topic they told me to wipe everything, including SDcard.
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I'm glad that it's OK. I cecked that topic, he was talking about something else, wipe including SDCARD before flashing a ROM, but not from SDCARD, flashing through Flashtool But it's good that you managed to solve you problem. Glad to help.

[Q] [Please Help I'm Desperate] Bootloop after charging when power is off

Please help me guys this is my problem
Problem: Xperia T2 Ultra LTE D5303 is on bootloop after charging on power off
Status of my phone: Locked Bootloader, Rooted, with dual recovery
I am running flashtool onf a 32bit Windows 7 Computer
I tried to flash my backup ftf file using flashtool which usually work for me
so when I connect my t2 ultra via usb while pressing volume down button
the LED will blink Red then turns to green but LED will turn off
and my phone will start to bootloop.
And an error will display on flash tool
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - INFO - Ending flash session
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR -
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
I already installed flashtool drivers and extracted xperia t2 ultra drivers on C:\Windows\System32
And I am running flashtool version 0.9.18.5-windows.exe
Also I cannot even boot to recovery
Please help me guys I am begging you V_V

Try installing this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830

sohailferdous said:
Try installing this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
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Thank you for the reply but i already installed that driver as i already mention on the 1st post.
I hope there is a way to solve my problem.

Does flashtool recognize your device?
Like, does it say -
" Device connected in flashmode " ?

Try to re install the driver

sohailferdous said:
Does flashtool recognize your device?
Like, does it say -
" Device connected in flashmode " ?
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I hope it can recognize my phone but there is no " Device connected in flashmode " message when i plugin my device

Chena_22 said:
Try to re install the driver
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Thank you for the reply
I already tried to re-install flashtool drivers but still the promblem persist

Have you tried to uninstall and re install it?

What u need to do is go to FLASHTOOL/DRIVERS install it If does nt work then
Power off ur device hold volume down button and connect to pc wait until installation finishes now it will work

Chena_22 said:
Have you tried to uninstall and re install it?
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Yes I already tried uninstalling flashtool and flash drivers then installing them again. But still it doesn't work :crying:
fiyanshu said:
What u need to do is go to FLASHTOOL/DRIVERS install it If does nt work then
Power off ur device hold volume down button and connect to pc wait until installation finishes now it will work
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Yes this is the very 1st thing that I tried since I already know how to flash ftf. But this time it doesn't work. Also when I try this method my phone start to boot loop again :crying:

Try this first if you're on windows 8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095087
Then reinstall the drivers.

hackerxx said:
Try this first if you're on windows 8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095087
Then reinstall the drivers.
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Sorry for not including a detail that i run on windows7.
Yes I also tried to reinstall
But every time a plug in my t2 ultra via usb it starts to boot loop

Give me the detail
When u try to flash .ftf file does it complete successfully
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Try reinstalling flashtool driver
If that doesn't work then flash android 4.4.2 ftf file it will erase everything and u will get new phone

fiyanshu said:
Give me the detail
When u try to flash .ftf file does it complete successfully
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Try reinstalling flashtool driver
If that doesn't work then flash android 4.4.2 ftf file it will erase everything and u will get new phone
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Yes I am flashing the 4.4.2 ftf of t2 ultra and i always get an error
so when I connect my t2 ultra via usb while pressing volume down button
the LED will blink Red then turns to green but LED will turn off
and my phone will start to bootloop.
And an error will display on flash tool
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - INFO - Ending flash session
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR -
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

xperryment3.14 said:
Yes I am flashing the 4.4.2 ftf of t2 ultra and i always get an error
so when I connect my t2 ultra via usb while pressing volume down button
the LED will blink Red then turns to green but LED will turn off
and my phone will start to bootloop.
And an error will display on flash tool
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - INFO - Ending flash session
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR -
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
25/047/2015 19:47:53 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.[/QUOit also happened with me once
DO IT ON UR OWN RISK
If u have twrp recovery then go to wipe/advanced wipe / select cache ,data, SYSTEM ALSO
after that open flashtool before connecting device , open 4.4.2 ftf file
And it will start preparing file and it will prompt u to connect ur device and then connect ur device it will successfully start flashing
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fiyanshu said:
DO IT ON UR OWN RISK
If u have twrp recovery then go to wipe/advanced wipe / select cache ,data, SYSTEM ALSO
after that open flashtool before connecting device , open 4.4.2 ftf file
And it will start preparing file and it will prompt u to connect ur device and then connect ur device it will successfully start flashing
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If only I can access recovery but I cannot access recovery every time I press power on the device it will go to bootloop.
Yes i already tried flashing 4.4.2 ftf but when i connect my phone while pressing volume down it will always bootloop

The 4.4.2 ftf is in firmwares
So replace it with new 4.4.2 ftf file

fiyanshu said:
The 4.4.2 ftf is in firmwares
So replace it with new 4.4.2 ftf file
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yes thats what i have been doing ever since i also tried 4.4.3 or the older 4.3
I want to emphasize that i know to flash firmware I know where to put it obviously.
I think there is no problem with the firmware.
I think the problem is every time i insert the phone via usb it will bootloop so i cant flash anything.
If you have advice just to stop the bootloop during flashing that would be great

Then its hardware problem may be

fiyanshu said:
Then its hardware problem may be
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I think it is just soft brick
I can activate fastboot while connecting to pc by pressing power+volume up led will turn to blue.
But I cannot use fastboot since my bootloader is locked :crying:

[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?