I got my LT18i .42 Locked Bootloader. Rooted with zergrush, installed CWM using the Xperia CWM installer from the market, and all was perfect... Then updated my phone using companion %&@@&%. Then read that I can't root .62, so I downloaded a .42.ftf, flashed it booted it and noticed that now I had a LT15a at first thought it booted so should be ok I'll do a OTA update see what happens. Rooted, CWM installed. Reboot, reboot, press (any key) freezes at boot logo. Using Rom manager to reboot to recovery just reboots normally to android. For the past fiew days I was reading up on this, but could not find any definitive resolution. Tried reflasing proper LT18i .42, .58 using flash tools, and using wotan client. Tried repair with both companion and SE update service, then downgrade with flash tools and with wotan, obviously I don't mean all at once just different methods . Root seems ok titanium works I can get in and edit system/bin, /xbin. I tried manually moving the files for CWM, and changing permissions. All with no luck. Yesterday I came across a post that said that the LT15 room might have changed something to do with mounting the sd. But no explanation. I'm not a complete noob but need assistance on this.
Thanx guys.
Flash an Arc S firmware on your Arc S and you should be good to go.
iridaki said:
Flash an Arc S firmware on your Arc S and you should be good to go.
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Thanx iridaki but
Tried reflasing proper LT18i (Arc S) .42, .58 using flash tools, and using wotan client. Tried repair with both companion and SE update service, then downgrade with flash tools and with wotan, obviously I don't mean all at once just different methods . Root seems ok titanium works I can get in and edit system/bin, /xbin. I tried manually moving the files for CWM, and changing permissions. All with no luck.
Any other Ideas why it freezes if i press (any) key, please
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I got Locked Bootloader BTW.
bl
try unlocking your bootloader, why not? unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Thanx anthraxter
I have been thinking verry hard about that, but still on a contract, so dont want to mess with that. i have been plaing with fiew rooms on my X8 (unlocked Bootloader) before i got this ARC S, and not without snags, but allways managet to get it back up. Do you think it's the bootloaders fault??
BL
I can't tell you for sure but I would suggest you to unlock it (75%) . Download this LT18i_4.0.1.A.0.266_CUSTOMIZED-UK -( mediafire.com/?ie832txe46ia2bh) Always worked for me to do a clean install if i was gonna flash-it, download ROM Manager again and it should work. Gotta love playing. .
I'll Try it Thank you.
flashing with flashtools, or wotan should wipe all left over date, cash, davlik, ect..
unlike using CWM to install update.zip where you need to do it manu.
or am i crazy?
I personally use only flashtool. That does the whole job.
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No Cigar. still lockes up at first SE logo if i manualy want to get in, and if i use any software method from within android to reboot in to recovery it simply reboots back to android. Tried (flashing, rooting, cwm) with and without SD. This Sucks, what good is an Android device without CWM.
there has to be some way to get it to fff work.
Ok, so it goes like this.. Flash a new firmware, flash a stock kernel with CWM ( DooMKernel) through flashtool of course and the kernel through fastboot.. U done that?
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I've had a similar experience today with a Arc S LT18i. Was on .42 (rooted and some system bloatware
removed). I tried an OTA upgrade last night, but this failed, presumably because I'd deleted some system apps. I then (without reading forums first - big mistake) upgraded with PC companion to .62 and THEN read that I couldn't root it again. After much reading of forums I found a version of LT15i .42 and flashed that - and rooted it again.
Then the problems started, I tried an OTA upgrade, and it failed mid-upgrade, giving me a blue arrow pointing down onto a screen with a yellow triangle of doom with an exclamation mark.
Flashtool didn't want to know for ages, then (fortunately) it suddenly let me flash back to .42. I've rooted it again, and any apps that weren't there have been re-installed. From what I can tell the LT15i (Arc) seems absolutely fine, with no visible difference from LT18i at all.
The question is - should I just leave it as it is and avoid risking bricking it again, or do I really need to try and get an ARC S version of .42 onto it with Flashtool, so I can upgrade to ICS when the time comes. If so, does anyone have a good link to .42 for LT18i pls? Ideally not from uploaded.to as that site was driving me nuts.
Thanks, and good luck to the OP who had similar issues.
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Ok, so it goes like this.. Flash a new firmware, flash a stock kernel with CWM ( DooMKernel) through flashtool of course and the kernel through fastboot.. U done that?
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That's cool. But with a locked bootloader there is no fastboot
So what I do is flash LT18i 2.3.4 .42 using wotan client, root using zergrush. Now at this point phone can be updated to .62 , using the updater inside the phone AKA - OTA, that way I end up with LT18i .62 rooted, Locked bootloader. It is very important to keep in mind that this method for update will only work if ALL oryginal SYSTEM applications are on the phone.
I tried To Iinstall CWM on a locked bootloader using : NAn's app from market, extreme tweeker, both CMD methods, and manual method using root explorer.
By now I can do it all with my eyes closed hehe, but still can't get in to CWM.
unlock your bootloader then flash doom's kernel
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Until ICS comes out i dont want to unlock my bootloader
Is it posible to flash firmware .ftf (with flashtools) that is already rooted and has CWM instaled, on a locked bootloader?
also is there any way to flash CWM backup on to the phone, if i cant get in to CWM (convert it to .ftf) ?
Can someone post a link to LT18i firmware that is rooted and has CWM instaled. For locked bootloader (.ftf) ?
OK. So i'm a "GENIUS" LOL
i got a reason to belive that simlinks got screwed.
I failed to manchen that affter i upgraded the firm to 62 with pc companion, i tried to ROOT again but when: DooMLoRD zergRush did not work i decided to give a try SuperOneClick, then FlashTools... Kurrrr.
eaven thugh they all use Mr. zerg's methode there is another choice psneuter, if i uderstand correctly the two methods differ a bit.
So simlinks dont get whiped, nor deleated when flashing, or restoring with seus.
or am i missing something eaven simpler like "reflash with SD inserted But no SIM, take out battery(or DON'T take out the baterry untill rebooting the Phone twice" or some think briliant as such.
like the one for relocking bootloader in The SE X8.
Can i deleate the simlinks and what ever i belive wrong, then UnRoot, whipe, reflash, root, CWM?
Would that fix it?
the phone is usless without CWM
Unlocking BL is not an option for me, i'm afraid
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Ok. I managed to install CWM using flashtool. Entering CWM no problems, creating backup no problem, but after restoring from backup the phone was freezing every time.
puppet13th was nice enough to help, it was not easy so THANX VERY MUCH MAN.
The problem is that my partition layout got messed up. this is how it is setup.
mtd0: 06580000 00020000 "cache"
mtd1: 00600000 00020000 "appslog"
mtd2: 19000000 00020000 "system"
mtd3: 1a400000 00020000 "userdata"
puppet13th Did all the work, Briliant man
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24660037&postcount=224
This methode can come very usefull as well, just use the firmware for YOUR device.
[TUT] DIY Rooted 4.0.2.A.0.62 or newer LOCKED bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555111
Hi everyone,
Im new to rooting so dont shame me here, be nice
I followed the steps by DoomLord to root my ZL, downloaded the ADB drivers properly (when tested, it shows my model number),
also flashed .423 kernel as instructed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458268
Everything went well until i tried the 1 click DoomLord root and i got this error as attached.
When i checked after that using rooter checker, my phone is not rooted.
Can someone help me? Thanks
In there the phone detected that your phone is on 2.67....are you sure that you flash. 423 correctly...?
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jordiang said:
Hi everyone,
Im new to rooting so dont shame me here, be nice
I followed the steps by DoomLord to root my ZL, downloaded the ADB drivers properly (when tested, it shows my model number),
also flashed .423 kernel as instructed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458268
Everything went well until i tried the 1 click DoomLord root and i got this error as attached.
When i checked after that using rooter checker, my phone is not rooted.
Can someone help me? Thanks
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YEp. Looks like there was an issue with the step that tells you to flash the .423 kernel ftf.
Try re-downloading that ftf file and flashing it again (then set USB debugging & Unknown sources to ON) and run the DoomLoRD Rooting Kit v18 again.
I had the same error and ends up I flashed the other kernel ftf file by accident.
Hey Guys,
New of the forum here. For the past few days, I have been trying to install a custom rom on my Xperia S which I bought in Hong Kong about 2 years ago. I also had it updated to JB .96 version.
I read the forums as much as I could and firstly tried to root the phone. I couldn't determine if I had a locked or unlocked bootloader. I used this rooting guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672
by doomlord
and then I moved on to installing a recovery which was also following doomlords guide :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493&highlight=adb+server
After having done this, I wanted to install PureSlim KitKat on my Xperia S which I found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606528&highlight=flash
But once I got into the recovery of CWM and selected to install the zip file, after installation it says that it will reboot device but it doesn't. I tried to manually start the phone but it couldn't start up. I can only get it to go into flashmode and thus I ended up flashing a ftf which I found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2422053
Afterwards, I am back to square one and I repeated the steps to reroot the device and then I installed recovery again and then tried another rom, this time I tried LeopardRom which also resulted in the same problem of not booting.
I also use Galaxy S2 and have custom rom on that but I didn't expect it to be that much different for xperia S. I am willing to follow steps to resolve the issue here.
-Jazi
you cant install that rom because is for unlocked bootloader and you have locked bootloader, you need unlock the bootloader and install a kitkat kernel. When you finish this you can install this rom
Not all of the bootloaders can be unlock. My bootloader can't be unlock so I use a rom that doesn't need unlocked bootloader. The rom is existenz v1.35
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optic-XPERIA said:
you cant install that rom because is for unlocked bootloader and you have locked bootloader, you need unlock the bootloader and install a kitkat kernel. When you finish this you can install this rom
Not all of the bootloaders can be unlock. My bootloader can't be unlock so I use a rom that doesn't need unlocked bootloader. The rom is existenz v1.35
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i have the same problem, i have locked bootloader and i want flash kitkat, can you give me some advise or a link on how to do it? i`ve just bricked my phone twice...
Hello guys, I just want to share the steps on how my Xperia M[dual] is rooted and has its bootloader unlocked for about 2weeks dating to this post. I updated my XM to 4.3 and missed the benefits of a rooted android so I found a way to root it(During that time rooting on locked BL was still impossible).But upon searching methods and asking people on how to. I discovered a way on how to root my phone and unlock my bootloader and learned something that will make you feel confident on tinkering with your device.
So basically, Im not pertaining on rooting on this thread but upon reading the steps you might learn something that I also learned
This is for those Xperia M users who upgraded to 4.3 who wants to:
Downgrade to 4.1/4.2 and UnlockBootloader
Root their XM[Unlocked Bootloader][Dual]
Create Firmwares from their own country.
Also to create backups
First. let's assume you are in 4.3(locked bootloader)and doesnt know anything about FTF's and backups and willing to do anything just to install apps that requires root permissions. Just like me
Here are the steps.
1.Make your own 4.3 FTF file from SUS. The FTF from here is for your own country
Here's the guide on how to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/general/guide-how-make-ftf-stock-firmware-sus-t2075736
2.Flash a FTF file with lower android version. You can search the appropriate FTF file for your device in Xperia M android development.
Here's the guide on how to:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697277Step 3 will be focusing on unlocking your bootloader. You can read it (if you want to root) or just skip it (if you're only concerned on backups) and proceed to other steps
3.Root your phone while running in 4.2.2 android version and unlock your bootloader.
Search the forum on how to root 4.2.2/4.1 you need to be rooted to unlock your bootloader. Here's the guide for unlocking BL:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484622Note: Don't install any kernel for now just stick to stock kernel to avoid issues because we will be upgrading back to 4.3. If you read step 1 you definitely have your own FTF backup :highfive:
4.Flash the FTF file from step 1 and now youre back to 4.3 with UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER, TA-BACKUP, 4.2.2 &4.3 FIRMWARE :highfive:
5.Optional StepThis method is strictly for XM Dual users only, because the kernel in the link provided here is the stock kernel xm dual 4.3 with CWM integration. For XM single users just search you own stock kernel with CWM if you want CWM
Follow the last 2 steps provided here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51559161&postcount=30
By now you have the knowledge on how to fix your own device. Example: If you got bootloop by flashing tweaks or kernels you can just flash your own FTF file to have a fresh start again. :victory:
Proof that I did this also. This is a private conversation of me and ansebovi
ansebovi said:
Tommienots said:
So ill summarize all you told me so i can proceed
my current phone version android 4.3
1. Make my own FTF file in this current version.
2. Flash FTF file with android os running 4.2.2
3. Root while in 4.2.2
4. Back up TA partition
5. Unlock Bootloader
6. Flash the ftf file from step 1
7. proceed with the steps in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51559161&postcount=30
upon completing these steps, am I rooted now running 4.3?
thats what i understood. correct me if im wrong.
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yep..:good:
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That's it have a good day
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There are already threads on all of these things. There is no need for this one
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paper13579 said:
There are already threads on all of these things. There is no need for this one
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Im just sharing the method I used in rooting my phone. :angel:
Hi everyone!
So after unlocking my bootloader following Sony's guide, I restarted the phone but it got stuck in the bootanimation. The good news is that I had flashed CWM, the bad news is that the phone still gets stuck on the boot animation even With the Official CyanogenMod 11...
I really don't know what I must do and I can't find something concrete about my problem.
The bootloader can be unlocked, I've tested (with the code) before attempting anything. I have also the 4.3 update and followed a guide. I did flash the boot.img via fastboot. That's it. And the Xperia M I'm owning is a C1905.
I hope you people can help me, thanks in advance !
This happened to me the other day. Just reflash the 4.3 with flashtool, it will fix the bootloop. After that you can do whatever you want. Here is a link to download the stuff you need:
http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/40-sony-xperia-m-c1905
Cheers
First of all use questions and troubleshooting section... I have to report the thread to be moved.
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Second of all you do not have any problem.
The point is that you unlocked the bootloader while you have a rooted modified rom, right?
So after unlocking it do a factory reset, and due to modified system partition you are stuck on boot screen.
The solution is very simple, use flash tool and flash android 4.3 tft.
Then start your phone and make sure it boot up at least one time on stock firmware before starting with cm11 flash procedures.
Good-luck.
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This happened to me the other day. Just reflash the 4.3 with flashtool, it will fix the bootloop. After that you can do whatever you want. Here is a link to download the stuff you need [...]
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Ohh thank you ! I've downloaded the *.tft and flashed it back, after a long flashing process, it worked. What's not cool is that it took too ling to boot and all that time I was very very stressed xD !
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The point is that you unlocked the bootloader while you have a rooted modified rom, right?
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Not really, I tried to unlock the bootloader with the stock ROM so I could root it, install CWM and install other ROMs, flasing back the *.tft fixed that, thanks for the advice ! Finally, I'm really sorry for posting in the wrong thread, I was a little bit stressed and struggling for help ^^' ...
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Thank you and sorry again .