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/Possible brick?/ Problems Unbricking

What does a SE Xperia play brick look and feel like? I may have bricked... no fastboot, when i hold the power button, i get bursts of vibration (similar to the one when you DO actually turn it on) and it doesn't actually turn on.

http://androidflip.com/unbrick-xperia-play-flashtool-step-step-guide/
I Decided to use this to unbrick and everything downloaded fine. the PROBLEM is that when i get to the part where i flash the system, it gives me this:
Code:
27/018/2011 18:18:47 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
27/019/2011 18:19:05 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
27/019/2011 18:19:09 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
27/019/2011 18:19:09 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&2F64E158&0&4
27/019/2011 18:19:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/020/2011 18:20:15 - INFO -
27/020/2011 18:20:15 - INFO - Flashing loader
27/020/2011 18:20:15 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
27/020/2011 18:20:15 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
27/020/2011 18:20:15 - INFO - Then go to application settings
27/020/2011 18:20:15 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
THIS is a problem, because my "device" is unable to turn on. Options?

Are you using flashtool beta version 0.2.9.1?
Have you installed ggsetuo.exe (drivers that came with flashtool)?
Are you using a compatible ftf file for your phone?
Regards Dousan...

Just following the tutorial. The FTF was said to be the generic one for the Xperia Play. For drivers, I don't remember if i installed them last time, but my SEXP was recognised so i would think that i did. I'll try to install them and see if that does anything. Flashtool version: unknown. I'll check.

Wich model do you have R800i/a/at/x.
Afaik the x and at models are not compatible with the UK generic FW. One dude got the UK generic to work on a x model by doing alot of tweaking, but otherwise non.
It could be that you connect your device to early and it times out before it starts flashing?
Maybe you can restore with SEUS?
Regards Dousan...

I have R800x. Where would I be able to find a compatable ftf file?

I may have found the stock R800x FTF http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201725

brainard52 said:
I may have found the stock R800x FTF http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201725
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Yes thats the one, you'll need the 'full system' ftf. It states that your bootloader will relock when flashing this file, but you should restore 100%.
So you'll need to go through unlocking and rooting again if you want that.
If you want to go to 2.3.3 i think you have to opdate to 2.3.3 before unlocking your bootloader or else you end up with a brick. Then unlock and root or you might be able to unlock/root/relock/update OTA in that order? I don't know for sure how the R800x works as it's slightly different than my R800i.
As stated I'm not 100% sure on the procedure for updating and rooting when you've flashed the 'full system' file, so ask about it in the thread you linked to or there might be a thread about it in the dev section.
Regards Dousan...

Awesome. Now, the file I downloaded is 236498950 bytes, or 225.5 MB. aproximately how long will the flashing take, and what message will i receive after it IS finished?

brainard52 said:
Awesome. Now, the file I downloaded is 236498950 bytes, or 225.5 MB. aproximately how long will the flashing take, and what message will i receive after it IS finished?
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I'm not sure haven't timed it, but would say around 3-5 min. and the flashing will end with the same thing as when you got an error (flashing system.sin takes the longest afaik, sometimes i've thought it's stalled lol) :
Code:
27/020/2011 18:20:15 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
27/020/2011 18:20:15 - INFO - Then go to application settings
27/020/2011 18:20:15 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
The file size sound about right since your FW is stripped from SE stuff
Regards Dousan...

I got it fixed. It took about two seconds to fix. Titanium backup helped me out a lot.
Sent from my R800x using XDA App

[Q] Help. Downgrade problem with flashtools on Xperia Play.

I am having a very hard time trying to get root access to my Xperia Play.
Xperia Play R800i
Android 2.3.4
4.0.2.A.0.69
Bootloader unlocked
From what I could gather from this forum, I need to downgrade to 0.42 so I can use zergRush exploit by Doomlord, or Super One Click.
See, I have no interest in using custom ROMs. Actually, I would like to stay exactly with my stock rom, but with the root access to manage and save space in the internal memory of the phone.
But I cant seem to get Flashtools to work.
I have downloaded the Xperia Play (R800i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_TW.ftf file and it seems legit.
I also downloaded a recent version of Flash tools .
Here is the log of flashtools
24/027/2012 01:27:38 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
24/027/2012 01:27:38 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.6.0 built on 2012-09-17 22:32:25
24/027/2012 01:27:38 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
24/027/2012 01:27:47 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/028/2012 01:28:27 - INFO - Selected Xperia Play (R800i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_TW.ftf
24/028/2012 01:28:27 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
24/028/2012 01:28:27 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
24/029/2012 01:29:02 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
24/029/2012 01:29:02 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Reading device information
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Processing loader
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Checking header
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Ending flash session
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
I have installed the drivers for the Xperia Play from Flashtool drivers.
I am not in MTP mode. I am positive that it is in MSC.
I correctly plugged my device in flash mode.
I am on Windows 7.
I dont know what I am doing wrong.
Please, please, please, can someone more experienced lend a hand?
Thanks a lot.

Supersonic PB said:
I am having a very hard time trying to get root access to my Xperia Play.
Xperia Play R800i
Android 2.3.4
4.0.2.A.0.69
Bootloader unlocked
From what I could gather from this forum, I need to downgrade to 0.42 so I can use zergRush exploit by Doomlord, or Super One Click.
See, I have no interest in using custom ROMs. Actually, I would like to stay exactly with my stock rom, but with the root access to manage and save space in the internal memory of the phone.
But I cant seem to get Flashtools to work.
I have downloaded the Xperia Play (R800i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_TW.ftf file and it seems legit.
I also downloaded a recent version of Flash tools .
Here is the log of flashtools
24/027/2012 01:27:38 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
24/027/2012 01:27:38 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.6.0 built on 2012-09-17 22:32:25
24/027/2012 01:27:38 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
24/027/2012 01:27:47 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/028/2012 01:28:27 - INFO - Selected Xperia Play (R800i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_TW.ftf
24/028/2012 01:28:27 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
24/028/2012 01:28:27 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
24/029/2012 01:29:02 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
24/029/2012 01:29:02 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Reading device information
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Processing loader
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Checking header
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - INFO - Ending flash session
24/029/2012 01:29:03 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
I have installed the drivers for the Xperia Play from Flashtool drivers.
I am not in MTP mode. I am positive that it is in MSC.
I correctly plugged my device in flash mode.
I am on Windows 7.
I dont know what I am doing wrong.
Please, please, please, can someone more experienced lend a hand?
Thanks a lot.
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Chech the box " no final verification" that's it.
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

It's not that.
I checked the box, following a tutorial.
In my research, I read that the more recent versions of flashtools had problems with some .ftf.
Anyone had those?
Could be it?

Supersonic PB said:
I checked the box, following a tutorial.
In my research, I read that the more recent versions of flashtools had problems with some .ftf.
Anyone had those?
Could be it?
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Try previous version of flashtool. Bcoz in previous versions this problem got solved by checking that box. Or try to flash diff. frmw or redownload it then flash.
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

OFFICIAL UPDATED Flashtool 0.9.13.0 for ALL XPERIA (Windows)

Latest Flashtool 0.9.13.0 for ALL XPERIA (Windows)
Windows Edition - v0.9.11.0 - MD5 : A0F880F3CF420A31D86026F49A2013D7
Updated on 12/06/2013 ©2011 by Androxyde
More information at http://androxyde.github.com/
Flashtool Release Notes:
* 0.9.13
This version is a big split with every previous ones.
And not fully featured as previous can be.
I changed the UI framework from Swing to SWT because of a better integration with Mac UI.
Here is what is missing from previous releases :
- No multilingual UI
- No recovery installer
- No kernel installer (for 2010 devices)
- No ROM cleaner.
- Cannot Add/Edit/Remove devices.
No TA hex editor (in pro mode)
Version fully compatible with all 2013 devices (Z1/Z Ultra/Tablet Z etc etc)
Unified Bootloader unlock feature with the new BLU icon. No more unlock plugin.
As for flashing, BLU is available even without any connected device, even with
unrecognized devices.
Updated SuperSU package. Added servicemnu root hack
(works with Z1/Z Ultra)
Known working for Xperia T/V too
Added TA partition backup/restore. Using this feature, you can backup TA before unlock.
Restore TA will relock the devicee and get DRM back as well as BE2
(full complete relock). You cannot count on this feature if ever your device is
already unlocked. Missuse of this feature can brick the device
Introduction to Flashtool:
Flashtool is a flashing software that can be used to :
1. Flash original Images (Android 1.6, 2.1, 2.3 Images)
2. Root your phone
3. Install Recovery, Busybox, custom kernels
4. Clean your Rom (remove /system/apps apps of your choice)
(Be careful, unless you really know what you do, do not modify the default list.
This can make your phone stuck at the SE Logo)
5. Clear dalvik cache
6. Optimize (install of JIT v2)
(Disabled in 0.4, will readd it as a plugin for 2.1 phones only)
7. Customize (installs apps found in the custom/apps folder of the flashtool)
8. Clean uninstalled (remove any references to system apps removed in the
Clean (root needed) step)
9. Edit any text file on the device
10. Rebrand your device
Download Link
https://mega.co.nz/#!d4lx1bZQ!Ltt8Bw...Rvh0Z2ZMl-kCn0
Thanks for mirror @marco.it
FAQ.
Q : Can Flashtool unlock bootloader for a first time unlock ?
A : Yes, it does it using official sony method (get key, then issue the right fastboot command)
Q : Can Flashtool relock bootloader ?
A : Yes
Q : Can Flashtool unlock bootloader after a relock ?
A : Yes.
With this release, before unlocking first time, root your device and you will be able to backup your TA partition (Raw ta backup). By doing this, you will be able to relock / restore your TA partition and have back BE2 and all DRM keys.
Happy flashing
HIT THANKS BUTTON IF IT HELPED

majeed619 said:
Latest Flashtool 0.9.11.0 for ALL XPERIA (Windows)
Windows Edition - v0.9.11.0 - MD5 : A0F880F3CF420A31D86026F49A2013D7
Updated on 12/06/2013 ©2011 by Androxyde
More information at http://androxyde.github.com/
Flashtool Release Notes:
* 0.9.11
This version is a big split with every previous ones.
And not fully featured as previous can be.
I changed the UI framework from Swing to SWT because of a better integration with Mac UI.
Here is what is missing from previous releases :
- No multilingual UI
- No recovery installer
- No kernel installer (for 2010 devices)
- No ROM cleaner.
- Cannot Add/Edit/Remove devices.
No TA hex editor (in pro mode)
Version fully compatible with all 2013 devices (Z/ZL/Tablet Z etc etc)
Unified Bootloader unlock feature with the new BLU icon. No more unlock plugin.
As for flashing, BLU is available even without any connected device, even with
unrecognized devices.
Updated SuperSU package. Added servicemnu root hack
(works with Z/ZL for all FW up to .434)
Known working for Xperia T/V too
Added TA partition backup/restore. Using this feature, you can backup TA before unlock.
Restore TA will relock the devicee and get DRM back as well as BE2
(full complete relock). You cannot count on this feature if ever your device is
already unlocked. Missuse of this feature can brick the device
Introduction to Flashtool:
Flashtool is a flashing software that can be used to :
1. Flash original Images (Android 1.6, 2.1, 2.3 Images)
2. Root your phone
3. Install Recovery, Busybox, custom kernels
4. Clean your Rom (remove /system/apps apps of your choice)
(Be careful, unless you really know what you do, do not modify the default list.
This can make your phone stuck at the SE Logo)
5. Clear dalvik cache
6. Optimize (install of JIT v2)
(Disabled in 0.4, will readd it as a plugin for 2.1 phones only)
7. Customize (installs apps found in the custom/apps folder of the flashtool)
8. Clean uninstalled (remove any references to system apps removed in the
Clean (root needed) step)
9. Edit any text file on the device
10. Rebrand your device
Download Link
http://sdrv.ms/ZJN81O
HIT THANKS BUTTON IF IT HELPED
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THANK YOU! Every link I was finding was around a 45 min download!

thanks for the link.. i hope that i finally can unbrick my ZQ -.- he's stucked in Sony logo

http://postimg.org/image/jnx079uwd/
I have problem downloading flashtool driver of xperia arc s
As you can see I attached picture.

Bassheadzero said:
thanks for the link.. i hope that i finally can unbrick my ZQ -.- he's stucked in Sony logo
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Just simply flash the compatible ftf file for your device using flashtool
Your phone will be fine I faced the same issue few weeks back

sanjulgupta said:
Just simply flash the compatible ftf file for your device using flashtool
Your phone will be fine I faced the same issue few weeks back
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Oh many thanks mate, I already get solved this problem flashing a ftf fw!
Cherrs!

This may be a dumb question, but I'll ask it anyways.
I have an Xperia ZL that was purchased from bell. I know it has a locked bootloader that cannot be unlocked through the official Sony tool, so i'm wondering if it can be unlocked with this flashtool?
If so that would be awesome.
If not, I'll be supremely unimpressed with Sony.
Sent from my C6506 using xda premium

Folder is empty! Kindly re-upload.

I agree

Folder is empty

Hey guys, after some serious digging, I found it here. http://www.flashtool.net/download.html

-NM

stevessvt said:
Hey guys, after some serious digging, I found it here. http://www.flashtool.net/download.html
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not a valid windows 32 application.

alex4659 said:
not a valid windows 32 application.
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Really? Did you try this version of it?
Windows Edition : v0.9.11.0 – MD5 : A0F880F3CF420A31D86026F49A2013D7
It worked just fine for me and several others.

Folder is empty , Kindly reupload and update the links

stevessvt said:
Really? Did you try this version of it?
Windows Edition : v0.9.11.0 – MD5 : A0F880F3CF420A31D86026F49A2013D7
It worked just fine for me and several others.
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yes i did.
im using parallels desk top for mac so im downloading it for my macbook pro as well.
you dont by chance have a direct link to a ftf to a pre rooted firmware (i think gingerbread) for the xperia x10s do you?
thanks again,
Alex
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this is what i get when i try to flash the kernel-4.3-v21.ftf:
Note, my phone is stuck at the sony ericsson screen
27/044/2013 20:44:23 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
27/044/2013 20:44:23 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
27/044/2013 20:44:23 - INFO - libusb version 1.0.15
27/044/2013 20:44:27 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/044/2013 20:44:39 - INFO - Selected es209ra / 21 / 4.3.X
27/044/2013 20:44:39 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
27/044/2013 20:44:39 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/044/2013 20:44:49 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/044/2013 20:44:50 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/044/2013 20:44:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/044/2013 20:44:50 - INFO - Device ready for R/W.
27/044/2013 20:44:50 - INFO - Reading device information
27/044/2013 20:44:50 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - INFO - Current device : X10i - CB511PDEG8 - 1241-1846_R1C - 1227-4612_3.0.1.G.0.75 - WORLD-1-4-8_3.0.1.G.0.75
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - INFO - Processing loader
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - INFO - Checking header
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
27/044/2013 20:44:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/044/2013 20:44:53 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/044/2013 20:44:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/044/2013 20:44:59 - INFO - Device disconnected
---------- Post added at 08:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:47 PM ----------
SnakeEyesNinja said:
Folder is empty , Kindly reupload and update the links
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dito

Mega.co.nz mirror:
https://mega.co.nz/#!d4lx1bZQ!Ltt8BwMnkRTWPUNzZDwZ7AzIDaEGLRvh0Z2ZMl-kCn0

with this version of Flash tool i'm not seeing a xperia ion option. Is there another phone that is identical to mine within those options?

montrese04 said:
with this version of Flash tool i'm not seeing a xperia ion option. Is there another phone that is identical to mine within those options?
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HOPE IT WORKS :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812168

ERROR SIN verification failed
I have a question about flashtool 0.9.13.0:
What does mean 'SIN verification failed'? Is there a problem in the ftf file itself, in the configuration of flashtool or between ftf file and phone (baseband, bootloader, etc)?
Thanks for any hints,
Alexej

Loarder.sin error

I have an Xperia play (R800i) running AuroraPlay v2.0.0 and most likely some version of doomkernel (they were on the phone when I received it) and I'm trying to change to a kernel and rom that suit my needs better, but my phone is erroring out in flasher. I'm new to custom phone software so I was wondering if anyone had an idea on whats going wrong? the flasher error is Loarder.sin finished with errors. Thanks in advanced

op
I was wondering if its a hard error to fix or maybe I haven't given enough information?

Kernel colonel said:
I was wondering if its a hard error to fix or maybe I haven't given enough information?
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I don't have a R800i. I have the R800x, so I will probably be little help.
What program are you using to try to flash the firmware... Androxyde's Flashtool? Can you provide the output log that gives the exact error message you're getting? This information should help others to help you?

mattnmag said:
I don't have a R800i. I have the R800x, so I will probably be little help.
yes i am using Androxyde's Flashtool
And the log is
28/018/2015 21:18:38 - INFO - Selected Bundle for SonyEricson Xperia Play (R800i). FW release : 4.0.2.A.0.62. Customization : (1253-4437)
28/018/2015 21:18:38 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
28/018/2015 21:18:46 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/018/2015 21:18:49 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
28/018/2015 21:18:50 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Reading device information
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Current device : R800i - CB5A1GRDQV - 1247-6176_R9D - 1245-8821_4.0.1.C.1.21 - WORLD-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.69
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Closing TA partition
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Start Flashing
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Checking header
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
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Kernel colonel said:
mattnmag said:
I don't have a R800i. I have the R800x, so I will probably be little help.
yes i am using Androxyde's Flashtool
And the log is
28/018/2015 21:18:38 - INFO - Selected Bundle for SonyEricson Xperia Play (R800i). FW release : 4.0.2.A.0.62. Customization : (1253-4437)
28/018/2015 21:18:38 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
28/018/2015 21:18:46 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/018/2015 21:18:49 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
28/018/2015 21:18:50 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Reading device information
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Current device : R800i - CB5A1GRDQV - 1247-6176_R9D - 1245-8821_4.0.1.C.1.21 - WORLD-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.69
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Closing TA partition
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Start Flashing
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Checking header
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
28/018/2015 21:18:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
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You've probably found this, but if not-- here is a link to a Guide for using Flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
-Also ….you may want to post your question in the Flashtool thread for help, as it looks like Androxyde is available to answer questions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
My knowledge of Flashtool is limited, but some basic ideas I would recommend include:
-Make sure that you are flashing the correct FTF for your device ( you can get Stock FTF firmware from here:
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2184897 ). Go to post #2 under "OFFICIAL FIRMWARE (FTF'S)."
-Verify that you don't have a corrupted download of the FTF by verifying the MD5 (if you have Windows 7 or older—this is a good one to use-- http://winmd5.com/ ).
-Turn off antivirus software/firewalls when using Flashtool
-Run Flashtool as Administrator
-Maybe try a different version of Flashtool. If you're using a newer version, you might want to try an older version and vice-versa
-Try different USB cable and/or different USB port on your computer.
-If all else fails, uninstall Flashtool and all related drivers, reboot your PC, reinstall Flashtool and try again.
-You could also try Sony PC Companion as an alternative if you can't get Flashtool to work.
Good Luck!
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mattnmag said:
Kernel colonel said:
You've probably found this, but if not-- here is a link to a Guide for using Flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
-Also ….you may want to post your question in the Flashtool thread for help, as it looks like Androxyde is available to answer questions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
My knowledge of Flashtool is limited, but some basic ideas I would recommend include:
-Make sure that you are flashing the correct FTF for your device ( you can get Stock FTF firmware from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43935357&postcount=2 ).
-Verify that you don't have a corrupted download of the FTF by verifying the MD5 (if you have Windows 7 or older—this is a good one to use-- http://winmd5.com/ ).
-Turn off antivirus software/firewalls when using Flashtool
-Run Flashtool as Administrator
-Maybe try a different version of Flashtool. If you're using a newer version, you might want to try an older version and vice-versa
-Try different USB cable and/or different USB port on your computer.
-If all else fails, uninstall Flashtool and all related drivers, reboot your PC, reinstall Flashtool and try again.
-You could also try Sony PC Companion as an alternative if you can't get Flashtool to work.
Good Luck!
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Thanks much I'll take in all this information and get back to you
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Op
Have exhausted all of your suggestions (I couldn't post in the flashertool forum due to age of account) and am still having the same error. I was wonder if there is another flasher program that isn't used anymore I can try or a way to just change the kernel so I can get into Recovery mode?

Kernel colonel said:
Have exhausted all of your suggestions (I couldn't post in the flashertool forum due to age of account) and am still having the same error. I was wonder if there is another flasher program that isn't used anymore I can try or a way to just change the kernel so I can get into Recovery mode?
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You can probably find an older version of Flashtool using Google search... just be careful to try to get it from a reputable source like an XDA member and verify the MD5/use your virus scanner to check it as well when downloading.
You can also try using fastboot commands to wipe and flash another kernel. Check out this tutorial on fastboot from XDA Recognized Contributor demkantor:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277112.
You said you tried everything suggested above.. so I'm assuming that you also tried Sony PC Companion as well which is found here: http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/pc-companion/.

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mattnmag said:
You can probably find an older version of Flashtool using Google search... just be careful to try to get it from a reputable source like an XDA member and verify the MD5/use your virus scanner to check it as well when downloading.
You can also try using fastboot commands to wipe and flash another kernel. Check out this tutorial on fastboot from XDA Recognized Contributor demkantor:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277112.
You said you tried everything suggested above.. so I'm assuming that you also tried Sony PC Companion as well which is found here: http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/pc-companion/.
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I did try the pc companion (if by that you mean I asked it to "repair" my OS back to stock (didn't work) ) no software available.
As far as going through fastboot and running android studio I kinda got lost in what it was telling me. (maybe im a dummy ) Unless someone has any other advice I think I'm just gonna buy a new one and start from scratch. I feel it would be easier to start from stock kernel then dealing with whatever random one is installed now, it seems to have no recovery at all.
Thanks much for the advice through this ordeal mattnmag I'm sure it was a little frustrating dealing with someone brand new to phones.

Flashtool .fsc

Anyone with XA1 Ultra, little time and not afraid to lose data here?
Could You create .fsc script for Flashtool? It will be useful for many people.
http://www.flashtool.net/fsccreate.php

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Anyone with XA1 Ultra, little time and not afraid to lose data here?
Could You create .fsc script for Flashtool? It will be useful for many people.
http://www.flashtool.net/fsccreate.php
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I was trying to create .fsc script for flashtool, but it seems we need a device with bootloader lock to proceed the process. Since we can't use Flashtool without .fsc script. And I am unsure about EMMA Sony flash tool? Will this work to flash back a stock firmware? I need to flash a stock firmware.

Yeah. For fsc script it has to be log from Xperia Companion and it needs locked bootloader.
To flash back stock You can use Flashtool, modified properties file (to match XA1 Ultra) and XA1 fsc script. Like with XA and XA Ultra this devices are identical even with firmware - only difference is elabel.sin primary name (form before the flashtool packs it to .ftf),what's not a problem and size of the system.sin and that's not a problem also.
I would still like to have fsc script created for XA1 Ultra log, but there is a way to use Flashtool with this device.

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Yeah. For fsc script it has to be log from Xperia Companion and it needs locked bootloader.
To flash back stock You can use Flashtool, modified properties file (to match XA1 Ultra) and XA1 fsc script. Like with XA and XA Ultra this devices are identical even with firmware - only difference is elabel.sin primary name (form before the flashtool packs it to .ftf),what's not a problem and size of the system.sin and that's not a problem also.
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Thanks for the info. So I need to modify the one which is already created. I can see there is one for XA1 (G31xx.properties)..I have to modify only the G31xx.properties to match XA1 ultra. Right?
It seems I have to only replace the G31xx to G32xx (G3221 which is XA1-ULTRA).. Should I also modify the 40.0.fsc? setLoaderConfig etc?

Changing the internaname is not enough, You need to change recognition, variant and realname, as well as names of file and folder.
I don't add .ta files, but their same as in XA1 so even with them there should be no problem to flash the firmware created using this fsc.
Attached You have one I use.

ch3mn3y said:
Changing the internaname is not enough, You need to change recognition, variant and realname, as well as names of file and folder.
I don't add .ta files, but their same as in XA1 so even with them there should be no problem to flash the firmware created using this fsc.
Attached You have one I use.
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Ok Thank you. I will try later. I appropriate your help and thank you for your time.
Update: It works fine.

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Changing the internaname is not enough, You need to change recognition, variant and realname, as well as names of file and folder.
I don't add .ta files, but their same as in XA1 so even with them there should be no problem to flash the firmware created using this fsc.
Attached You have one I use.
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Hi i will try but anyway my flashtool dosent read the downloaded firmware and im using 0.9.23.2 by Androxyde. Any help? I have XA1 Ultra G3223 Thanks

Now reading posts in other thread with similar/same problem (https://forum.xda-developers.com/xa...lt-sources-t3622886/post73201147#post73201147) I need to ask: did You disabled auto sync in Flashtool? 0.9.18.6 and newer have it, but it works that way that it removes everything from "devices" folder and than redownloads what exist on the server. Than the "G32XX" folder can be removed too.

ch3mn3y said:
Now reading posts in other thread with similar/same problem (https://forum.xda-developers.com/xa...lt-sources-t3622886/post73201147#post73201147) I need to ask: did You disabled auto sync in Flashtool? 0.9.18.6 and newer have it, but it works that way that it removes everything from "devices" folder and than redownloads what exist on the server. Than the "G32XX" folder can be removed too.
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@ch3mn3y Thanks SO MUCH that was it I had to deselected autosync and know flasher detects ftf file and is working. i also used your G32XX.zip File. Thanks again (I have XA1 Ultra G3223)

finally! I got rid of my carrier bloatware

I'm sure flashtool can't recognize G3226
But you can relock your phone(first reboot may crash) than restore it through PCC(Sony PC companion)
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Why not? G3226 is just a name and as partitions are set same as with other devices it can be easily flashed as long as any other F32XX device can be.

can't flash G3212
any solution
6/051/2018 18:51:27 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.23.1 built on 11-01-2017 15:12:00
06/051/2018 18:51:27 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
06/051/2018 18:51:27 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
06/051/2018 18:51:27 - INFO - No proxy found for firefox. Trying next one
06/051/2018 18:51:27 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one
06/051/2018 18:51:27 - INFO - Loading devices database
06/051/2018 18:51:27 - INFO - Loaded 101 devices
06/051/2018 18:51:27 - INFO - Starting phone detection
06/051/2018 18:51:32 - INFO - Device disconnected
06/051/2018 18:51:41 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra(G3212). FW release : 42.0.A.4.153. Customization : Customized FR
06/051/2018 18:51:41 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
06/052/2018 18:52:19 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
06/052/2018 18:52:25 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
06/052/2018 18:52:25 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
06/052/2018 18:52:25 - INFO - Reading device information
06/052/2018 18:52:25 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
06/052/2018 18:52:25 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
06/052/2018 18:52:25 - INFO - Current device : G3212 - RQ3004GUQ9 - 1309-0346_R2A - 1306-6287_42.0.A.1.69 - GENERIC_42.0.A.1.69
06/052/2018 18:52:25 - INFO - Closing TA partition
06/052/2018 18:52:25 - INFO - Start Flashing
06/052/2018 18:52:25 - INFO - No loader in the bundle. Searching for one
06/052/2018 18:52:25 - INFO - No matching loader found
06/052/2018 18:52:25 - WARN - No loader found or set manually. Skipping loader
06/052/2018 18:52:25 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_4a6c - Version : S1_Boot_MT6757_N0.MP103_120 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MT6757_N0.MP103_120 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
06/052/2018 18:52:25 - INFO - Max packet size set to 8M
06/052/2018 18:52:25 - INFO - USB buffer size set to 512K
06/052/2018 18:52:26 - INFO - Parsing boot delivery
06/052/2018 18:52:26 - INFO - No flash script found.
06/052/2018 18:52:26 - INFO - Flash script is mandatory. Closing session
06/052/2018 18:52:26 - INFO - Ending flash session
06/052/2018 18:52:26 - INFO - Flashing finished.
06/052/2018 18:52:26 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
06/052/2018 18:52:26 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
06/052/2018 18:52:27 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

@faridmax
You need .fsc script for XA1 Ultra. Flashtool officially doesn't have one unfortunately.
Launch Flashtool, then disable AutoSync of Devices (Devices->Devices Sync->Auto Sync->Off).
Download this: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8TQwRMBc_z_bE9xRkRIRi1NWWM/view?usp=drive_web
Unpack and put folder named G32XX to /Flashtool/devices.
Launch Flashtool again and flash the firmware.
If anyone needs .fscs for XA1 Ultra, XA1 Plus, Touch or Hello! (or any other Xperia except XZ Premium, XZ1 and XZ1 Compact), just PM me.

im having same problem and message, i have put the unpacked G32XX folder in devices but it says no fsc, fsc mandatory. all im trying to do is relock the bootloader.

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@faridmax
You need .fsc script for XA1 Ultra. Flashtool officially doesn't have one unfortunately.
Launch Flashtool, then disable AutoSync of Devices (Devices->Devices Sync->Auto Sync->Off).
Download this: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8TQwRMBc_z_bE9xRkRIRi1NWWM/view?usp=drive_web
Unpack and put folder named G32XX to /Flashtool/devices.
Launch Flashtool again and flash the firmware.
If anyone needs .fscs for XA1 Ultra, XA1 Plus, Touch or Hello! (or any other Xperia except XZ Premium, XZ1 and XZ1 Compact), just PM me.
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before my first post, i have already do all steps you have described here
my first problem the Flashtool does not recognize G3212 Firmware, after reinstall it and disabled autoSync and add G32XX folder, the software detect firmware but does not found Loader

@faridmax
It won't find one. There is no loader since change from Z to X series. But it's not necessary anymore.

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@faridmax
It won't find one. There is no loader since change from Z to X series. But it's not necessary anymore.
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i have try in other PC,
but same problem perhaps G3212 is not supported by your G32xx file

G3212 is added into properies file and .fsc is universal. I had already created many .ftfs using this foiles and never heard that they don't work (and they were at least downloaded few tims each, so I consider they were used).

ch3mn3y said:
Changing the internaname is not enough, You need to change recognition, variant and realname, as well as names of file and folder.
I don't add .ta files, but their same as in XA1 so even with them there should be no problem to flash the firmware created using this fsc.
Attached You have one I use.
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Just thought on passing by to thank you sir. I just got this device and was getting crazy to get rid of bloatware. With the script and instructions you provided I could do it flawlessly! Thank you once again!