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[Q] Dead Xperia S after flashing CWM

Hi guys, i've noticed serious trouble after i've followed this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346&page=20
To install CWM on my Locked Bootloader Xperia S.
The smartphone does not boot into system, just the logo SONY appear and after that a triangle with an exclamation mark and a phone.
I've tried to flash a stock firmware using flash tool but has not been successful, flashing process always aborted and i don't know why, i've installed the drivers from the folder flashtool/drivers, the program recognize the phone in flash mode, always seems to be OK but installation always go aborted.
Someone can help me?

talpa75 said:
Hi guys, i've noticed serious trouble after i've followed this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346&page=20
To install CWM on my Locked Bootloader Xperia S.
The smartphone does not boot into system, just the logo SONY appear and after that a triangle with an exclamation mark and a phone.
I've tried to flash a stock firmware using flash tool but has not been successful, flashing process always aborted and i don't know why, i've installed the drivers from the folder flashtool/drivers, the program recognize the phone in flash mode, always seems to be OK but installation always go aborted.
Someone can help me?
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If your getting the Sony logo you should be able to restore the phone using the SEUS update software http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
Hope that helps

gibbylinks said:
If your getting the Sony logo you should be able to restore the phone using the SEUS update software
Hope that helps
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Thanks for the answer, but i'm afraid this is not possible, SUS just UPDATE the firmware and doesn't RESTORE the OS, i am on the last available officiale firmware in my XS so SUS doesn't help me!

gibbylinks said:
If your getting the Sony logo you should be able to restore the phone using the SEUS update software
Hope that helps
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This is the error message from FlashTool:
09/017/2013 09:17:08 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
09/017/2013 09:17:08 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
09/017/2013 09:17:08 - INFO - Reading device information
09/017/2013 09:17:09 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
09/017/2013 09:17:09 - INFO - Current device : Unknown: Aug 3 2012/04:53:42 - CB511XTK43 - Unknown: Aug 3 2012/04:53:42 - 1252-0023_6.1.A.2.45 - Unknown: Aug 3 2012/04:53:42
09/017/2013 09:17:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
09/017/2013 09:17:09 - INFO - Processing loader
09/017/2013 09:17:09 - INFO - Checking header
09/017/2013 09:17:09 - INFO - Flashing data
09/017/2013 09:17:11 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de72 - Version : R5C004 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
09/017/2013 09:17:11 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
09/017/2013 09:17:13 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
09/017/2013 09:17:14 - INFO - Checking header
09/017/2013 09:17:14 - INFO - Flashing data
09/017/2013 09:17:16 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
09/017/2013 09:17:16 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
09/017/2013 09:17:16 - INFO - Checking header
09/017/2013 09:17:16 - INFO - Flashing data
09/017/2013 09:17:17 - INFO - Ending flash session
09/017/2013 09:17:17 - ERROR -
09/017/2013 09:17:17 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

Stuck at Sony logo, can not switch off

Hi All,
I am new here & for these technical things also, but 1st of all I would like to appriciate all who made these difficult things look so easy.
Now my problem :
I have Xperia Arc, I flashed & rooted the device post that I was trying to install CM10. I also installed ClockWork Mod Ver 5.XXX.
I took backup & then I tried to install from SD card (CM10 Zip) but it gave me "Status7" error so I restored my backed up data & clicked on restart device...... from then now whenever I start the device it hangs on Sony logo, even I can not switcg it off, I have to take out battery to switch it off.
If memory serves me best I had Android 4.0.XX installed earlier.... Please suggest what to do to get my device up & running....
I again want to appriciate the people who pull out time to help others in such simpler ways ....

Boot into cwm wipe data,cache, (advanced )dalvic cache go to mounts storage format data, cache, system,next flash cm10 again.If that not work fastboot another JB kernel with cwm built in repeat above instructions.If all fails flash back to stock with a fft rom,hope that helps:fingers-crossed:

tallman43 said:
Boot into cwm wipe data,cache, (advanced )dalvic cache go to mounts storage format data, cache, system,next flash cm10 again.If that not work fastboot another JB kernel with cwm built in repeat above instructions.If all fails flash back to stock with a fft rom,hope that helps:fingers-crossed:
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Device is not turning on in any mode (normal or CWM). its only working with flashtool to flash it....
Or as I am new , please assist in how to Boot intoCWM (I tried restarting my device & then pressing volume up key, earlier it was working but now it goes to Sony logo * stucks)

Shaqk said:
Device is not turning on in any mode (normal or CWM). its only working with flashtool to flash it....
Or as I am new , please assist in how to Boot intoCWM (I tried restarting my device & then pressing volume up key, earlier it was working but now it goes to Sony logo * stucks)
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Because you have flashtool working you can either flash back to a stock rom with a ftf file found in arc forum.Or connect phone to flashtool let phone recognize phone might take two three minutes wait till flashtool says root access allowed.Then go to tools /reboot /recovery/reboot default version this should take you into cwm recovery then follow instructions in my first post.
EDIT FIND LIST STOCK FTF ROMS/FILES HERE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188

tallman43 said:
Because you have flashtool working you can either flash back to a stock rom with a ftf file found in arc forum.Or connect phone to flashtool let phone recognize phone might take two three minutes wait till flashtool says root access allowed.Then go to tools /reboot /recovery/reboot default version this should take you into cwm recovery then follow instructions in my first post.
EDIT FIND LIST STOCK FTF ROMS/FILES HERE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
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As I told earlier also, I am very new for all this. I am not able to find a ftf file by which I can flash back. Please see if you can provide me with the exact link & the way how to do it through flosh tool. I know I am sounding dumb but actually this is my condition right now. Thanks in advance for all support
29/012/2013 15:12:35 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
29/012/2013 15:12:35 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
29/012/2013 15:12:35 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
29/012/2013 15:12:40 - INFO - Device disconnected
29/016/2013 15:16:28 - INFO - Flash canceled
29/016/2013 15:16:48 - INFO - Selected LT15i_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf
29/016/2013 15:16:48 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
29/016/2013 15:16:48 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
29/017/2013 15:17:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/017/2013 15:17:06 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
29/017/2013 15:17:07 - INFO - Reading device information
29/017/2013 15:17:07 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
29/017/2013 15:17:07 - INFO - Current device : LT15i - CB5A1CRTWC - 1247-1056_R1I - 1241-4324_4.1.B.0.587 - WORLD-1-8_4.1.B.0.587
29/017/2013 15:17:07 - INFO - Start Flashing
29/017/2013 15:17:07 - INFO - Processing loader
29/017/2013 15:17:07 - INFO - Checking header
29/017/2013 15:17:07 - INFO - Flashing data
29/017/2013 15:17:10 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
29/017/2013 15:17:10 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
29/017/2013 15:17:10 - INFO - Checking header
29/017/2013 15:17:10 - INFO - Flashing data
29/017/2013 15:17:12 - INFO - Ending flash session
29/017/2013 15:17:12 - INFO - Flashing finished.
29/017/2013 15:17:12 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
29/017/2013 15:17:12 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
29/017/2013 15:17:13 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/017/2013 15:17:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
29/019/2013 15:19:09 - INFO - Selected LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_kernel.ftf
29/019/2013 15:19:09 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
29/019/2013 15:19:09 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
29/019/2013 15:19:20 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Reading device information
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Current device : LT15i - CB5A1CRTWC - 1247-1056_R1I - 1241-4324_4.1.B.0.587 - WORLD-1-8_4.1.B.0.587
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Start Flashing
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Processing loader
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Checking header
29/019/2013 15:19:21 - INFO - Flashing data
29/019/2013 15:19:24 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
29/019/2013 15:19:24 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
29/019/2013 15:19:24 - INFO - Checking header
29/019/2013 15:19:24 - INFO - Flashing data
29/019/2013 15:19:26 - INFO - Ending flash session
29/019/2013 15:19:26 - INFO - Flashing finished.
29/019/2013 15:19:26 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
29/019/2013 15:19:26 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
29/019/2013 15:19:26 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/019/2013 15:19:38 - INFO - Device disconnected
29/020/2013 15:20:49 - INFO - Selected Lt18i_4.1.A.0.562_Kernel.ftf
29/020/2013 15:20:49 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
29/020/2013 15:20:49 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Reading device information
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Current device : LT15i - CB5A1CRTWC - 1247-1056_R1I - 1241-4324_4.1.B.0.587 - WORLD-1-8_4.1.B.0.587
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Processing loader
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Checking header
29/021/2013 15:21:03 - INFO - Flashing data
29/021/2013 15:21:06 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
29/021/2013 15:21:06 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
29/021/2013 15:21:06 - INFO - Checking header
29/021/2013 15:21:06 - INFO - Flashing data
29/021/2013 15:21:08 - INFO - Ending flash session
29/021/2013 15:21:08 - INFO - Flashing finished.
29/021/2013 15:21:08 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
29/021/2013 15:21:08 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
29/021/2013 15:21:08 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/021/2013 15:21:19 - INFO - Device disconnected

It seems to me you are already on .587
you might need to do the cache and dalvik
in general doing the back button should bring you to the menu
put back the battery of your phone and press the back button and see if that diplays the recovery mode from your tel from there delete cache and dalvik reboot it again wait a few minuteswhile booting and should come back to life
Raps

Looking at flashtool I thing you flashed Lti15 then tried to flash Lt18
Download this file http://uploaded.to/file/26z1n4ys this is uk arc generic GB ftf open flashtool press lightening bolt icon select flashmode choose your file you downloaded make sure you have put it in firmware folder on flashtool.Make sure cache and data are ticked flashtool will start doing its work.It will tell you to connect your phone hold down back button while connecting phone to pc a green light will come on phone,leave flashtool to do it's work. When flashtool finished it will say unplug your phone do that,now start your phone finished you will be on Arc GB :fingers-crossed:
This file is GB not ICS ftf

Xperia S bootloop

Hi guys!
I have read through all Xperia S topics regarding bootloop, but couldn't find anything that actually helped so I'm creating this new thread.
Until yesterday the phone worked decently, not perfect, but it worked. All of a sudden when I try to open any app I get the message "Google Play services have stopped working" (or something similar). I thought that a restart might do the thing so I turned off the phone after which I started it. Surprise!!! I get the Sony logo then Xperia Logo, restart, Sony logo then Xperia logo, and so on.
The phone has not been rooted, and it runs the latest stock firmware (4.0.4).
I have tried repairing it with PC companion and SUS, but I get the message that the battery is not fully charged. If I plug the phone to the wall charger, if the phone is off it will just start in the bootloop and it won't charge, no LED, nothing.
I also tried flashing the phone with Flashtool, from what I can tell the flashing was successful, but the phone still doesn't work.
Code:
02/057/2013 11:57:01 - INFO - Selected LT26i_6.1.A.2.45_SG_Generic_(1257-6921).ftf
02/057/2013 11:57:01 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
02/057/2013 11:57:34 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
02/059/2013 11:59:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/059/2013 11:59:07 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
02/059/2013 11:59:07 - INFO - Reading device information
02/059/2013 11:59:07 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
02/059/2013 11:59:07 - INFO - Current device : LT26i - BX9031J667 - 1257-3921_R6G - 1252-0023_6.1.A.2.45 - WORLD_6.1.A.2.45
02/059/2013 11:59:07 - INFO - Start Flashing
02/059/2013 11:59:07 - INFO - Processing loader
02/059/2013 11:59:07 - INFO - Checking header
02/059/2013 11:59:07 - INFO - Flashing data
02/059/2013 11:59:09 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de72 - Version : R5C004 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
02/059/2013 11:59:09 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
02/059/2013 11:59:09 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
02/059/2013 11:59:09 - INFO - Checking header
02/059/2013 11:59:09 - INFO - Flashing data
02/059/2013 11:59:09 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
02/059/2013 11:59:09 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
02/059/2013 11:59:09 - INFO - Checking header
02/059/2013 11:59:10 - INFO - Flashing data
02/059/2013 11:59:11 - INFO - Processing fotakernel.sin
02/059/2013 11:59:11 - INFO - Checking header
02/059/2013 11:59:11 - INFO - Flashing data
02/059/2013 11:59:12 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_2.sin
02/059/2013 11:59:12 - INFO - Checking header
02/059/2013 11:59:12 - INFO - Flashing data
02/059/2013 11:59:12 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_1.sin
02/059/2013 11:59:12 - INFO - Checking header
02/059/2013 11:59:12 - INFO - Flashing data
02/059/2013 11:59:12 - INFO - Processing amss_fsg.sin
02/059/2013 11:59:12 - INFO - Checking header
02/059/2013 11:59:12 - INFO - Flashing data
02/059/2013 11:59:12 - INFO - Processing apps_log.sin
02/059/2013 11:59:12 - INFO - Checking header
02/059/2013 11:59:13 - INFO - Flashing data
02/059/2013 11:59:13 - INFO - Processing system.sin
02/059/2013 11:59:13 - INFO - Checking header
02/059/2013 11:59:14 - INFO - Flashing data
02/000/2013 12:00:57 - INFO - Processing userdata.sin
02/000/2013 12:00:58 - INFO - Checking header
02/000/2013 12:00:58 - INFO - Flashing data
02/001/2013 12:01:05 - INFO - Processing cache.sin
02/001/2013 12:01:05 - INFO - Checking header
02/001/2013 12:01:05 - INFO - Flashing data
02/001/2013 12:01:07 - INFO - Ending flash session
02/001/2013 12:01:07 - INFO - Flashing finished.
02/001/2013 12:01:07 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
02/001/2013 12:01:07 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
02/001/2013 12:01:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/001/2013 12:01:46 - INFO - Device disconnected
Before I send it back for warranty, I thought someone else might have a clue about what the hell is wrong with this phone.
Cheers guys!

Did you try turning off the phone by pressing the power and volume up button long enough until it vibrates three times. Try connecting the power cord afterwards and see if it charges.
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

Kevin-0100 said:
Did you try turning off the phone by pressing the power and volume up button long enough until it vibrates three times. Try connecting the power cord afterwards and see if it charges.
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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Yes, I did try both SOFT and HARD reset. The outcome is the same no matter which one I use..

So you did nothing to your XS and it bricks
After hard reset plug it to charger for a night
(even if nothing happens let it charge whole night)
Than flash stock firmware using Update Service.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app

If you didn't root it or flash custom ROM, and you wrote that you didn't, I would advise you - use your warranty.
Something is really wrong with your phone, so if it's still on warranty - use that.
Sent from my Xperia S using Tapatalk 2

02/001/2013 12:01:07 - INFO - Flashing finished.
02/001/2013 12:01:07 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
??????????????????????????????? Show message is finished

Did you wipe all in flashtool or did you untick the boxes so you don't lose anything?
Sent from my 4.2.2 Xperia S via Tapatalk

Ben36 said:
Did you wipe all in flashtool or did you untick the boxes so you don't lose anything?
Sent from my 4.2.2 Xperia S via Tapatalk
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Yes, I did. It didn't work.

same case boot looping
hi
i also have same case with you, my LT26i was hang so I hard reset (power+vol up), but after that it always looping on Sony - Xperia Logo
I also already try using flashtools but nothing change, I forgot whether I already thick "unknown source" on my phone setting
unfortunately, my warranty already expire :crying:
please if there any way to fix it

Hi,
I flashed CM11 (last version UNOFFICIAL) on my Xperia S, and my phone re-boots from time to time... (but not at the CM start animation logo). I don't exactly know whether I could consider this a bootloop or not...
Also it charge quite slow... hours and hours to be full charge.
Please someone to help me?
Thanks in advance.

chanchari said:
Hi,
I flashed CM11 (last version UNOFFICIAL) on my Xperia S, and my phone re-boots from time to time... (but not at the CM start animation logo). I don't exactly know whether I could consider this a bootloop or not...
Also it charge quite slow... hours and hours to be full charge.
Please someone to help me?
Thanks in advance.
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You have unlock bootloader? If not don't install custom rom for UB . If you have UB use fastboot and flash new kernel. If you have LB use flash tool or Sony app and flash rom. If I help use thanks button.
Wysłane z mojego LT26i przy użyciu Tapatalka

stuck in boot loop
I flashed a wrong rom, now stuck in boot loop(i can still go into recovery), after thorogh searching i found a solution but i don't understand how to make use of the code/script...plz help, i'm desperate
Using ADB BY Samantha
DB can be used to access the phone while booting, be aware that some bootloops make it unable to use ADB since they do not go further then the manufacturer logo. (In new CWM versions it’s possible to use adb)
The only tricky part about using ADB with bootloops is that you have to do it on the right time, this is different from every device, but normally it’s after the manufacturer logo that the partitions get mounted. The easiest way to enter your phone in this part is using a batch script that monitors the state of your device and connects directly when possible.
I use this script for example, called ondemand.bat (requires adb.exe and the 2 dlls)
1 @ECHO off
2 cd /d %~dp0
3 echo.
4 echo Waiting for device…
5 adb wait-for-device
6 echo.
7 adb -d shell stop
8 adb push mycwmfix.zip /sdcard/mycwmfix.zip
9 adb reboot recovery

Gold_Phenix said:
You have unlock bootloader? If not don't install custom rom for UB . If you have UB use fastboot and flash new kernel. If you have LB use flash tool or Sony app and flash rom. If I help use thanks button.
Wysłane z mojego LT26i przy użyciu Tapatalka
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I have Unlock Bootloader. So, here is my question, if I flash a new kernel, Do I actually lose something like the Rom installed? I dont mind losing apps, I dont really use a lot of them.
What kernel should I flash to prevent this if I still want to stay on CM11?
Thank youuuu
(I pressed thanks bottom and I will do it again!!)

Boot loop after gps bug fix on xperia arc s

Hi I got a problem with boot loop. I tried to fix gps using guide from this tread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1609920
I did every step but after reboot I got bootlopp.
At first i tried to use sony pc companion but without suscces...
Later i instelled FLASTOOL and when try to flash device i get this messsage:
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Checking header
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Ending flash session
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR -
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Please help i dunno what to do now.
If its important i am using win 8 and flashtoop64, drivers from Flashtool-drivers.exe installed correctly.

dylemat1 said:
Hi I got a problem with boot loop. I tried to fix gps using guide from this tread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1609920
I did every step but after reboot I got bootlopp.
At first i tried to use sony pc companion but without suscces...
Later i instelled FLASTOOL and when try to flash device i get this messsage:
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Checking header
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Ending flash session
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR -
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Please help i dunno what to do now.
If its important i am using win 8 and flashtoop64, drivers from Flashtool-drivers.exe installed correctly.
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Your bootloader should be unlocked to use flashtool. Are u in stock ROM ?

Cibhin said:
Your bootloader should be unlocked to use flashtool. Are u in stock ROM ?
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Wrong. You do not need unlocked bootloader for Flashtool.
To OP: Download again the FTF file, seems like file is corrupted.

Someguyfromhell said:
Wrong. You do not need unlocked bootloader for Flashtool.
To OP: Download again the FTF file, seems like file is corrupted.
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I downloaded FTF file,no difference...but when phone is on (i know it should be switch off and back button should be pressed) FLASHTOOL showing this:
02/047/2014 14:47:55 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
02/047/2014 14:47:55 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.0 built on 19-04-2014 19:00:00
02/048/2014 14:48:04 - INFO - Checking if changes have been made to devices folder.
02/048/2014 14:48:33 - INFO - Pulling changes from github
02/048/2014 14:48:35 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
02/048/2014 14:48:44 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
02/048/2014 14:48:44 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
02/048/2014 14:48:47 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Xperia Arc (LT18i). FW release : 4.0.2.A.0.42. Customization : CE
02/048/2014 14:48:47 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
02/050/2014 14:50:32 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
02/051/2014 14:51:02 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
02/051/2014 14:51:06 - INFO - Connected device : SonyEricson Xperia Arc S
02/051/2014 14:51:07 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.22.1-Stericson (2014-01-25 17:27:18 CET) multi-call binary.
02/051/2014 14:51:07 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.3 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.1.A.0.562
02/051/2014 14:51:07 - INFO - Checking root access
02/051/2014 14:51:10 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
02/051/2014 14:51:13 - INFO - Device disconnected (because BOOTLOOP i think)

dylemat1 said:
I downloaded FTF file,no difference...but when phone is on (i know it should be switch off and back button should be pressed) FLASHTOOL showing this:
02/047/2014 14:47:55 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
02/047/2014 14:47:55 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.0 built on 19-04-2014 19:00:00
02/048/2014 14:48:04 - INFO - Checking if changes have been made to devices folder.
02/048/2014 14:48:33 - INFO - Pulling changes from github
02/048/2014 14:48:35 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
02/048/2014 14:48:44 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
02/048/2014 14:48:44 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
02/048/2014 14:48:47 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Xperia Arc (LT18i). FW release : 4.0.2.A.0.42. Customization : CE
02/048/2014 14:48:47 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
02/050/2014 14:50:32 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
02/051/2014 14:51:02 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
02/051/2014 14:51:06 - INFO - Connected device : SonyEricson Xperia Arc S
02/051/2014 14:51:07 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.22.1-Stericson (2014-01-25 17:27:18 CET) multi-call binary.
02/051/2014 14:51:07 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.3 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.1.A.0.562
02/051/2014 14:51:07 - INFO - Checking root access
02/051/2014 14:51:10 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
02/051/2014 14:51:13 - INFO - Device disconnected (because BOOTLOOP i think)
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try useing normal flashtool exe. (NOT flashtool64 -bit)
had some other weird problem as i used the 54 bit one sometime ago. using normalexe solved it:good:

dylemat1 said:
Hi I got a problem with boot loop. I tried to fix gps using guide from this tread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1609920
I did every step but after reboot I got bootlopp.
At first i tried to use sony pc companion but without suscces...
Later i instelled FLASTOOL and when try to flash device i get this messsage:
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Checking header
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Ending flash session
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR -
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
31/026/2014 14:26:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Please help i dunno what to do now.
If its important i am using win 8 and flashtoop64, drivers from Flashtool-drivers.exe installed correctly.
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bejunk said:
try useing normal flashtool exe. (NOT flashtool64 -bit)
had some other weird problem as i used the 54 bit one sometime ago. using normalexe solved it:good:
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I agree with @bejunk
the latest version of flashtool have bugs, i also face the same issue like yours but after trying to do the same for 2-3 time solves the problem.
also the drag & drop support is also removed from latest flashtool.
The older version were great with no bug.

[Q] Stuck at kernel picture when booting.

Hello everyone, I'll add some background so you can help me better.
I had a Xperia play like a year ago. It was the first device i rooted so it took several days for me to root and to install gin2kitkat ROM on it. I couldn't install a new kernel becouse before i managed to do so i dropped the phone to the floor and it got severe damaged and i lost interest.
Recently i've decided im gonna put some effort into it and ill repair the screen protector and the buttoms that broke.
So, i had a rooted device with gin2kitkat ROM with original kernel and closed bootloader. I did the bootloader thing with a tutorial i found here and i flashed the Extreme kernel using flashtools via fastboot. So i started my phone but it was in a bootloop when Extreme picture showed up and i wasnt able to make it work. I tried more kernels like Lupus and other kernels i found on this site. It happens the same with every kernel. It wont boot any further than the kernels logo. Ive tried flashing another kernel via flashmode in flashtools and i got this error:
08/012/2015 19:12:54 - INFO - Selected Bundle for R800 a|i. FW release : DooMKernel(v14)(.42/.58/.62). Customization : XPlay 'Axel'
08/012/2015 19:12:54 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
08/012/2015 19:12:54 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
08/013/2015 19:13:01 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
08/013/2015 19:13:08 - INFO - Device disconnected
08/013/2015 19:13:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
08/013/2015 19:13:19 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
08/013/2015 19:13:20 - INFO - Reading device information
08/013/2015 19:13:20 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
08/013/2015 19:13:20 - INFO - Current device : R800i - CB5A1DB2EF - 1247-8563_R13D - 1245-8821_4.0.1.C.1.21 - VFE-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.79
08/013/2015 19:13:20 - INFO - Start Flashing
08/013/2015 19:13:20 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
08/013/2015 19:13:20 - INFO - Checking header
08/013/2015 19:13:20 - INFO - Flashing data
08/013/2015 19:13:20 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
08/013/2015 19:13:22 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Boot version : R9A021 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
08/013/2015 19:13:23 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
08/013/2015 19:13:23 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send
08/013/2015 19:13:23 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
08/013/2015 19:13:23 - INFO - Checking header
08/013/2015 19:13:23 - ERROR - Processing of kernel.sin finished with errors.
08/013/2015 19:13:23 - INFO - Ending flash session
08/013/2015 19:13:23 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";
I've tried entering the recovery mode with all the kernels ive tried pressing vol - during boot but it wont work. Also in extreme kernel and some others i got this error while booting. http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=6p7u6c&s=8
Yes, the device is destroyed, if i can make it work ill repair it.
THanks