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Hi,
I am currently using CM9 on my Xperia ARC, there are certain bugs which disallow me to use my Video camera and there are some WiFi issues too. Since the official ICS update is already out for the Xperia Arc, I wanted to rollback to the stock OS.
Can someone please guide me through the entire process or even point out to a post on this forum that will help me in doing so.
I went across many suggested post but there were none for the Xperia ARC.
Thank You.
This is the latest framework for xperia ARC " NOT ARC S "
http://www.mediafire.com/?rtoaz2tc6c7bsjc
simply .. download , extract , flash through flashtool .. It contains baseband , kernel and ROM, all in one =)
BTW , It's not Rooted since It's the latest Official framework
Use the Search button for the Root ..
regards ..
I think the user above means firmware, not framework.
Anyway it's easy, just use Flashtool and official FTF file. As you said you were running CM9 you must already have an unlocked bootloader. These steps are for unlocked bootloader phone and this is how I did it on my Xarc.
Go to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
and download official LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World (big bold letters, you can't miss it in post #1)
Unrar this file to get the official Sony 4.0.4 FTF.
Then go to:
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Click the tab that says "Installation".
(I assume you are running MS Windows)
Download Full Install, Windows Edition - v0.8.0.0
Download Updates, Windows Edition - v0.8.5.0
On your computer run installer v0.8.0.0 first, then run v0.8.5.0 to make it the latest version of Flashtool. Flashtool by default installs to c:\flashtool and doesn't create a shortcut in start menu, so you will have to find it with file explorer (My Computer).
Power off phone. Do not connect data cable yet!
Run Flashtool.
Drag the FTF file onto the Flashtool window.
In the window that appears, leave everything as is, but tick "No final verification" in the bottom right corner.
Click "OK" and wait a few seconds.
When the message appears, hold down the back button on your phone and insert the data cable.
Notification LED should turn green and Flashtool begins flashing the firmware.
Wait until flashing is complete. Flashtool will say "Ending flash session" and say something about phone rebooting when it is finished. Wait about a minute after these messages appear and you can then unplug the data cable.
Now for Clockworkmod:
Go to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680793
and download LT15i Arc v2 from first post.
This is the stock kernel with CWM added.
With phone powered off, hold down menu button and insert data cable. Notification LED should turn blue.
Run Flashtool. Flashtool should say "Device connected in fastboot mode"
Click the button in Flashtool which looks like a lightning bolt (the button furthest to the left.) Tick "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
On right side "Select Kernel to flash", find the kernel with CWM you just downloaded and "Open" it.
Kernel flashes in just a few seconds.
You can now unplug data cable and start up the phone. You can give a quick run through the start up settings, language selection etc. before we root. (The only real reason I said to start up the phone is to make it easier to transfer the Superuser install zip to your sdcard from Windows.)
Now root:
Go to:
http://androidsu.com/superuser/
and download Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
from the Eclair/Froyo/Gingerbread/Honeycomb/IceCreamSandwich (2.1 – 4.0.3) section.
In the settings menu of your phone: Menu > Settings > Xperia > Connectivity > USB coonection mode: Choose Mass storage mode (MSC)
Connect the data cable.
When your sdcard appears as a drive in Windows, copy the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip file onto it.
Unplug data cable and power off your phone.
It's important to watch the notification LED for the next bit!
With phone off press the power button as normal when turning on.
Once the Sony logo appears, watch the LED.
When LED turns blue start pressing the Menu button. You have less than 3 seconds to do this!
This takes you into the Clockworkmod recovery.
Use volume up/down move up and down. To confirm use Home button.
Select "Install zip from sdcard" > "Choose zip from sdcard" >
Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip > Yes - Install Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
Once the install completes you can go back and "reboot system now"
Your phone should now be rooted.
Good luck.
Hi,
Currently I am on Android Version 4.0.3, with BB 70 and using Arconium MiUi Rom.
I want to get back to GB. I tried to flash the BB 64 and Adv Stock Kernel and TEAM HDPI Rom, but the internal space is showing as 0 and not able receive any sms.
Can i follow this method to get back to GB?
Rgds,
RxHy
rexhyd said:
Hi,
Currently I am on Android Version 4.0.3, with BB 70 and using Arconium MiUi Rom.
I want to get back to GB. I tried to flash the BB 64 and Adv Stock Kernel and TEAM HDPI Rom, but the internal space is showing as 0 and not able receive any sms.
Can i follow this method to get back to GB?
Rgds,
RxHy
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Yes, with a few small changes I believe this should sort you out. As you are using Arconium MiUi I take it that you have unlocked bootloader.
I used this method on my own Xarc to downgrade to GB after testing out some of the first ICS roms in April, so I know this works.
The FTF file you need will be LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World which is the latest official GB 2.3.4 from Sony. (Note, this particular version can only be rooted on an unlocked bootloader.)
IMPORTANT: Never downgrade arc to a version of GB older than 2.3.4, because you will get the 0% battery problem which can not be repaired. The safe FTF files are LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 or LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 which are both GB 2.3.4 .
The main change is when it comes to the Superuser/root and CWM steps.
I would do it in this sequence:
1. Flash the GB FTF
2. Boot up the Gingerbread and copy the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to the sdcard from Windows. (You can of course also put Superuser on the sdcard at the start if you wish. I just like to see that the unrooted firmware is working okay before I make any changes to the system files.)
3. Instead of flashing a kernel to the phone, I use Flashtool to "hotboot" a kernel with CWM recovery.
4. I use CWM of "hotboot" kernel to install the Superuser/root the phone.
In greater detail:
1. Get LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18997655&postcount=1
Flashing this FTF is same steps as for the ICS in previous post.
2. This part is straightforward, just get the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip on to the sdcard.
3. From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18997655&postcount=1 scroll down to heading "[Tutorial]Root with recoveryLT15i". Download the file "Recovery.rar" from that section.
Extract the file recoveryARC.img from the RAR file.
Although the RAR also contains instructions for using commands to hotboot, I personally think the easiest way is to use Flashtool.
So we want to hotboot "recoveryARC.img" :
Start Flashtool.
With phone powered off, hold down Menu button and insert data cable.
Notification LED should turn blue.
Flashtool should now say: "Device connected in fastboot mode"
Click the button in Flashtool which looks like a lightning bolt (the button furthest to the left.) Tick "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
On left side "Select Kernel to Hotboot", find "recoveryARC.img" you just extracted and "Open" it.
Wait a minute while phone starts up. You do not need to press anything, it goes directly into Clockworkmod recovery.
Now you can proceed to root the phone from CWM.
4. The only difference is that in this version of CWM you must use power button to confirm your selections rather than Home button. Otherwise rooting GB from CWM is same steps as ICS in my previous post.
Disconnect data cable and reboot. Gingerbread should now be rooted.
Good luck!
Thanks a lot mate..It really worked. Now I am back on GB with Internal space problem solved.
Your detailed post really helped..Now I can go for any GB custom ROM..
Regards,
RxHy
duridian said:
Yes, with a few small changes I believe this should sort you out. As you are using Arconium MiUi I take it that you have unlocked bootloader.
I used this method on my own Xarc to downgrade to GB after testing out some of the first ICS roms in April, so I know this works.
The FTF file you need will be LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World which is the latest official GB 2.3.4 from Sony. (Note, this particular version can only be rooted on an unlocked bootloader.)
IMPORTANT: Never downgrade arc to a version of GB older than 2.3.4, because you will get the 0% battery problem which can not be repaired. The safe FTF files are LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 or LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 which are both GB 2.3.4 .
The main change is when it comes to the Superuser/root and CWM steps.
I would do it in this sequence:
1. Flash the GB FTF
2. Boot up the Gingerbread and copy the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to the sdcard from Windows. (You can of course also put Superuser on the sdcard at the start if you wish. I just like to see that the unrooted firmware is working okay before I make any changes to the system files.)
3. Instead of flashing a kernel to the phone, I use Flashtool to "hotboot" a kernel with CWM recovery.
4. I use CWM of "hotboot" kernel to install the Superuser/root the phone.
In greater detail:
1. Get LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18997655&postcount=1
Flashing this FTF is same steps as for the ICS in previous post.
2. This part is straightforward, just get the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip on to the sdcard.
3. From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18997655&postcount=1 scroll down to heading "[Tutorial]Root with recoveryLT15i". Download the file "Recovery.rar" from that section.
Extract the file recoveryARC.img from the RAR file.
Although the RAR also contains instructions for using commands to hotboot, I personally think the easiest way is to use Flashtool.
So we want to hotboot "recoveryARC.img" :
Start Flashtool.
With phone powered off, hold down Menu button and insert data cable.
Notification LED should turn blue.
Flashtool should now say: "Device connected in fastboot mode"
Click the button in Flashtool which looks like a lightning bolt (the button furthest to the left.) Tick "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
On left side "Select Kernel to Hotboot", find "recoveryARC.img" you just extracted and "Open" it.
Wait a minute while phone starts up. You do not need to press anything, it goes directly into Clockworkmod recovery.
Now you can proceed to root the phone from CWM.
4. The only difference is that in this version of CWM you must use power button to confirm your selections rather than Home button. Otherwise rooting GB from CWM is same steps as ICS in my previous post.
Disconnect data cable and reboot. Gingerbread should now be rooted.
Good luck!
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A full Guide.
U helped . OP
Sent from my LT15i using Tapatalk 2
You are welcome. I've learned a lot of info from these forums in a short time, so I'm happy to pass along any info to others when I can.
Can anyone reupload Recovery.rar and Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip since links do not work anymore?
Found it (in his ESP thread):
Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
LINK:http://www.2shared.com/complete/5jwUGSXh/Superuser-307-efghi-signed.html
Recovery.rar
LINK: http://ul.to/tz3hl0yu/Recovery.rar
See attachment for the recoveryArc.img, use fastboot boot recoveryARC.img to run it.
factory reset and roll back
Hi, i got an arc s recently and updated it to ICS. It lags a lot now and i wanna revert to GB. Can a factory reset get it back to GB or do i absolutely have to flash it in order to do so ?
Thanks.
thesmartest1 said:
Hi, i got an arc s recently and updated it to ICS. It lags a lot now and i wanna revert to GB. Can a factory reset get it back to GB or do i absolutely have to flash it in order to do so ?
Thanks.
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A factory reset wont do the job!
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/198483#198483 . A well-explained thread,and assuming you dont want/(haven't yet) to root your your phone(since u recently bought it),you can use this.Or else a better option would be rooting it and using a custom gb rom,since it gives you a much better experience.Use the search for rooting or other info.
Simple guide:
1.- Download flashtool. In the folder you install it you will find drivers folder. Run the program and install drivers for your device (if they aren''t installed yet)
2.- Download any 2.3.4 GB firmware, I would recommend you 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware. 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware for ARC S // 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware for ARC. Introduce that firmware you downloaded in the folder firmwares (inside the flashtool directory)
3.- Turn down your phone. In flashtool, press the thunderbolt symbol, and press flashmode. Then, a list will appear. You must select the 4.0.A.0.62 fw you downloaded (and inserted in Flashtool/firmwares). When the PC is ready, will ask u to connect the phone in flashmode. Press back key and then connect the phone to the computer. A green light will appear in ur led. When finished, take the phone and reboot, you will have Gingerbread 2.3.4 in stead of ICS 4.0.4
Hope I helped u!
Sir, I am trying to flash my arc S for downrading to GB. I have the LT18i_62.ftf. Is this safe?
Also I am stuck in the "turn off your phone/hold back key" step....while holding the back key, says 'driver not installed even if i did already install drivers from driver-tools folder.
Thanks much.
da_nherd said:
Sir, I am trying to flash my arc S for downrading to GB. I have the LT18i_62.ftf. Is this safe?
Also I am stuck in the "turn off your phone/hold back key" step....while holding the back key, says 'driver not installed even if i did already install drivers from driver-tools folder.
Thanks much.
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It does sound like a safe file.
Install the drivers from Flashtool folder 'drivers' (by default C:\Flashtool\drivers).
I very recently asked for help installing CM7 onto my phone. While following a fairly simple tutorial linked to me by the author something hasn't worked and I've been left with a brick. I managed to fastboot the boot.img then when rebooting I was asked to "spam" the volume button repeatedly until it entered another mode. It did not do this. Instead it simply left me with a blank screen. No Sony Ericsson logo and no booting into another mode as the tutorial described. Someone in the thread had the same issue and basically the author just washed his hands of it and asked that guy to make a thread. I did look at the troubled users profile for said thread but for some reason this forum is saying the search is down, so hopefully someone can help me at least get my phone working. I'm done with the rooting/romming shenanigans. If there is a way to just get my phone up and running then hopefully someone can tell me. Until then it's just a brick.
Edit - Tried updating via SEUS but it says the phone has modified software and cant be updated. :-(
Would flashtool work?? I have no idea how to use it tho but am downloading it. Looking for things on here is hard work. lol.
Is your boot loader unlocked? You didn't mention if it was or not. If its not then that's why your bricked.
kelvenha55 said:
Is your boot loader unlocked? You didn't mention if it was or not. If its not then that's why your bricked.
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Its unlocked. The tutorial before the one I mentioned above was about finding out if it was or not and it had a YES next to it in the menu. Along with my IMEI number etc, so I was told I was OK to go ahead with the other tutorial.
Flashtool Guide
Oh rght this should help you, okay. The answer to your question is yes flashtool should work, it sounds like you've got a botched install that's all if you doo this you should be fine
THIS WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON YOUR PHONE BUT NOT YOUR SD CARD
Here's a quick rundown of what you need to do, Download flashtool, download an ftf file, flash the ftf file to your phone through flashtool and then as if by magic your phone should work. So let's begin
Step 1) Turn your phone off - Then leave it to the side.
Step 2) Download and install Flashtool Get flashtool from here
After it has downloaded install it but make sure you have remembered the directory where you've installed it.
Step 3) Download an ftf file. This is a package that contains the stock software that came with your phone and flashing this will therefore return your phone to factory settings or stock.
Here is a thread with a list of ftf files, download the one that corresponds with your phone.
After you've downloaded it move it the folder named firmwares in your flashtool directory. For example mine is C:\Flashtool\firmwares
Step 4) Install the drivers. Navigate to the drivers folder in your flashtool directory, for example mine is C:\Flashtool\drivers From there open the file named Flashtool-drivers.exe and install ALL of the drivers.
Step 5) Flashing the FTF. Once you have installed all of the drivers open flashtool. From there click on the flash icon in the top left corner of the screen. Select Flashmode then click OK.
Select the FTF file you downloaded and moved to the firmwares folder and then click OK.
You will then see flashtool say it is preparing files for flashing follwed by a popup. The popup will promt you to power off your phone, hold the back button, then plug the USB into your Computer.
After you have done this flashtool will begin flashing your phone. Do not remove the USB until it is finished.
Once it has finished (The log will tell you when it has) remove the USB and power on your phone.
The initial boot may take some time as needs to rebuild it's cache. Don't panic this is normal. After it has your phone shoudl now have booted and be on the stock software that came with it
Hope I helped, if you need anymore help PM me
Thanks for the help but I was just too over that phone so I sent it away for cash (even fuc*ed it was worth £32) and I've got a brand new Xperia Arc S. Thanks.
I want to relock my bootloader for official jelly bean update on PC.........please help me
ishu87scorpion said:
I want to relock my bootloader for official jelly bean update on PC.........please help me
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
Please don't create a new thread.. Search first and then read.. Read and read more..
The link provided for Xperia-S_Relock_bootloader.ftf is dead. If someone has the file and would be so kind as to mirror it it would be awesome. I would have posted on the original thread, but it's in the developer section and I am not allowed to post there. I have tried google search to find an alternative and I have come across one file with the same name, I flashed it with Flashtool and now my Xperia S won't boot, I can get into flashmode and fastboot but that's it.
queloo said:
The link provided for Xperia-S_Relock_bootloader.ftf is dead. If someone has the file and would be so kind as to mirror it it would be awesome. I would have posted on the original thread, but it's in the developer section and I am not allowed to post there. I have tried google search to find an alternative and I have come across one file with the same name, I flashed it with Flashtool and now my Xperia S won't boot, I can get into flashmode and fastboot but that's it.
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I have also faced the same problem and finally got the solution............
1. Just download the flash tool from here............
http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1367093576000
2. Download latest Firmware from here..........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24844165&postcount=2
3. And follow this steps...........
>DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE
>First you need to have FLASH TOOL installed from above 1 no. link
Now run FLASHTOOL.
>From FLASHTOOL home, select the flash/lightning bolt button
>Select FLASH MODE
>Select your stock firmware file (.ftf file wich downloaded from 2 no. link)
>WIPE: everything
>If available EXCLUDE: TA. (this option is not available for all stock.ftf files, if it's there just exclude it)
>Now click START button
>After FLASHTOOL prepares files, you should get this screen (or similar depending on version of FLASHTOOL)
>Now connect your phone with Volume key down (-). Flash mode and green LED will blink.
> Now flashing will start.............
>After all activity will done than start your phone and enjoy......
If u need any assistance just post here............
ishu87scorpion said:
I have also faced the same problem and finally got the solution............
1. Just download the flash tool from here............
http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1367093576000
2. Download latest Firmware from here..........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24844165&postcount=2
3. And follow this steps...........
>DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE
>First you need to have FLASH TOOL installed from above 1 no. link
Now run FLASHTOOL.
>From FLASHTOOL home, select the flash/lightning bolt button
>Select FLASH MODE
>Select your stock firmware file (.ftf file wich downloaded from 2 no. link)
>WIPE: everything
>If available EXCLUDE: TA. (this option is not available for all stock.ftf files, if it's there just exclude it)
>Now click START button
>After FLASHTOOL prepares files, you should get this screen (or similar depending on version of FLASHTOOL)
>Now connect your phone with Volume key down (-). Flash mode and green LED will blink.
> Now flashing will start.............
>After all activity will done than start your phone and enjoy......
If u need any assistance just post here............
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Thank you very much. This worked. I didn't know flashing a stock .ftf firmware would re-lock my bootloader. It did I flashed LT26i_6.1.A.2.50_1257-5499_WORLD and after that was able to upgrade through PC-companion without any problems. Thank you for the help.
ishu87scorpion said:
I have also faced the same problem and finally got the solution............
1. Just download the flash tool from here............
http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1367093576000
2. Download latest Firmware from here..........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24844165&postcount=2
3. And follow this steps...........
>DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE
>First you need to have FLASH TOOL installed from above 1 no. link
Now run FLASHTOOL.
>From FLASHTOOL home, select the flash/lightning bolt button
>Select FLASH MODE
>Select your stock firmware file (.ftf file wich downloaded from 2 no. link)
>WIPE: everything
>If available EXCLUDE: TA. (this option is not available for all stock.ftf files, if it's there just exclude it)
>Now click START button
>After FLASHTOOL prepares files, you should get this screen (or similar depending on version of FLASHTOOL)
>Now connect your phone with Volume key down (-). Flash mode and green LED will blink.
> Now flashing will start.............
>After all activity will done than start your phone and enjoy......
If u need any assistance just post here............
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i flashed LT26i_6.2.B.0.200_WORLD.ftf firmware but i am not able to upgrade through PC-companion or directly from the phone
please help
i have this sony xperia arc which got stuck at sony logo. I already download all necessary files for flashing and ftf files. Issue i am having right now i cannot connect this phone with my computer, i have downloaded sony arc drivers in the computer but in order to install them i still cannot see this device in my device manager.
i tried to do all hard reset methods too but none of them worked , tried all possible ways to hard reset
tried back+menu and power
tried home + volume up + power
home + volume down+ power
if anybody knows any other way to do hard reset please let me know
just want to mention i have downloaded flashtools, ftf files please let me know how can i make it visible on my computer
What version of Windows are you using?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
popthosegaskets said:
What version of Windows are you using?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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sorry for duplicate thread, had some internet issues ,
I am using windows 7
bindudhindsa said:
sorry for duplicate thread, had some internet issues ,
I am using windows 7
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Ok. I assume you installed Flashtool. Did you install the drivers and put the FTF files in the firmware folder in the Flashtool directory?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
yes i installed flastool and add ftf files in the firmware folder. but when i open flashtool i cannot see anything on left side menu as described in the procedure.
bindudhindsa said:
yes i installed flastool and add ftf files in the firmware folder. but when i open flashtool i cannot see anything on left side menu as described in the procedure.
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There should be a button with a lighting symbol. Click on it and select flash mode. Select FTF and the program will do it from there onwards. Just follow the instructions.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
popthosegaskets said:
There should be a button with a lighting symbol. Click on it and select flash mode. Select FTF and the program will do it from there onwards. Just follow the instructions.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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Thanks a lot for all your help friends who watched and helped me in this thread, just want to share my experience with other so if anybody have same problem they can do it
1) Download flashtool, on sony website they told us to download emma software but did not work out for me so i downloaded flashtool directly here from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2335555 (plz check this link twice, dont remember from where i downloaded flashtool software could be this one , sorry googled lot of links for this software
2) download ftf file from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1681542
3) flashtool will go directly to C drive which must be your main drive
4) go to c:/flashtool/firmware and delete anything you have in there
5) when its empty copy ftf file from step 2 and paste it in here
6) open flashtool, click on bolt sign and select this ftf file
7) take out battery of phone, put charger in phone and press back button to enter in flash mode
8) press flash on flashtool software and wait for completion of process
ALL DONE ...
Anyone else had the same problem? Window just freezes and nothing happens. Is there any other way to get official firmware in .ftf format?
http://imgur.com/a/9KLdq
I'm doing something wrong or what?
Is there any way to install dstrikerz1's rom without downgrading?
Analala said:
http://imgur.com/a/9KLdq
I'm doing something wrong or what?
Is there any way to install dstrikerz1's rom without downgrading?
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You need only recovery to flash Dstriker, no need to downgraded. Root with Kingroot, flash dual recover by nut, then flash rom...
levone1 said:
You need only recovery to flash Dstriker, no need to downgraded. Root with Kingroot, flash dual recover by nut, then flash rom...
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Problem is I really want to avoid kingroot. I installed it once and then had to re-flash system again because it couldn't be uninstalled. And I don't trust Chinese proprietary software.
Analala said:
Problem is I really want to avoid kingroot. I installed it once and then had to re-flash system again because it couldn't be uninstalled. And I don't trust Chinese proprietary software.
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If you're wanting to flash Dstriker, then you're going to reflash system anyway, just make sure to check box for 'system' when wiping in recovery...
If you really want to downgrade and root, try a newer version of Flashtool. New versions create the whole ftf just by downloading. All you have to do is wait until it's done, and click flash.
levone1 said:
If you're wanting to flash Dstriker, then you're going to reflash system anyway, just make sure to check box for 'system' when wiping in recovery...
If you really want to downgrade and root, try a newer version of Flashtool. New versions create the whole ftf just by downloading. All you have to do is wait until it's done, and click flash.
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I tried downloading different firmware version on a different computer but i still get program freeze when i tried to bundle it. If i try to flash downloaded firmware then firmware selector cant find it either. See for yourself - http://imgur.com/r61Rr7m http://imgur.com/36nbNG7
Analala said:
I tried downloading different firmware version on a different computer but i still get program freeze when i tried to bundle it. If i try to flash downloaded firmware then firmware selector cant find it either. See for yourself - http://imgur.com/r61Rr7m http://imgur.com/36nbNG7
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I'm not a Flashtool expert, but I've flashed roms at least a dozen times, and I don't even see that screen anymore. I remember in older versions you used to have to download and then create an ftf, bit about a year ago there was an update where FT and Xperifirm were able to work together, and the flashable ftf was created automatically. Ever since then, I just click on the firmware I want in Xperifirm, and it downloads, and prepares the file, and I just click 'flash' and connect the phone and it's done.
levone1 said:
I'm not a Flashtool expert, but I've flashed roms at least a dozen times, and I don't even see that screen anymore. I remember in older versions you used to have to download and then create an ftf, bit about a year ago there was an update where FT and Xperifirm were able to work together, and the flashable ftf was created automatically. Ever since then, I just click on the firmware I want in Xperifirm, and it downloads, and prepares the file, and I just click 'flash' and connect the phone and it's done.
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Maybe its in the latest update. The problem is I get an error when trying to launch x10flasher.jar. I have no idea what could have caused this problem. I got freshly installed java so everything should be fine.
http://imgur.com/a/0oOwz
1. Download Flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed Flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - YES
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
As for making ftf files:
1. when you have Flashtool, open XperiFirm from there, as picture attached
2. when firmware of your choosing finished downloading close XperiFirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in Flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. after few seconds Flashtool starts creating FTF version of the firmware you downloaded via XperiFirm
4. when progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
Aculard said:
1. Download Flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed Flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - YES
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
As for making ftf files:
1. when you have Flashtool, open XperiFirm from there, as picture attached
2. when firmware of your choosing finished downloading close XperiFirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in Flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. after few seconds Flashtool starts creating FTF version of the firmware you downloaded via XperiFirm
4. when progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
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Thanks fam! I thought x10flasher.jar was some kind of executable installer. Now everything works .
Me too , i thought x10flasher.jar is for Xperia X10 phones ... Problem solved , bundle created successfully .
Thanks to Aculard ...
Aculard said:
1. Download Flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed Flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - YES
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
As for making ftf files:
1. when you have Flashtool, open XperiFirm from there, as picture attached
2. when firmware of your choosing finished downloading close XperiFirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in Flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. after few seconds Flashtool starts creating FTF version of the firmware you downloaded via XperiFirm
4. when progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
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Please could inform why Flashtool not showing FTF files after I Download it
also it's in Firmware folder
Thanks Mate
Thanks a lot to mate recomended jar update.
This forum not granted me quote.
I have the same issue between gentoo nor W10.
Regards.
Thanks so much for your solution. I have replaced the x10flasher.jar and it is working really good. Thanks again.
aculard said:
1. Download flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - yes
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
as for making ftf files:
1. When you have flashtool, open xperifirm from there, as picture attached
2. When firmware of your choosing finished downloading close xperifirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. After few seconds flashtool starts creating ftf version of the firmware you downloaded via xperifirm
4. When progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
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thank you so much ive been trying to do this for so long
Thank you,
Aculard said:
1. Download Flashtool 0.9.23.1 and install it
2. Download x10flasher.jar from the same page
3. Open folder where you just installed Flashtool, and simply paste x10flasher.jar
4. Move and replace - YES
that's how you upgrade to 0.9.23.2
As for making ftf files:
1. when you have Flashtool, open XperiFirm from there, as picture attached
2. when firmware of your choosing finished downloading close XperiFirm windows (red markers in attached pic) but dont close little window in Flashtool (green "circle" in attached pic)
3. after few seconds Flashtool starts creating FTF version of the firmware you downloaded via XperiFirm
4. when progress bar finishes you have your firmware avaible to flash via "lighting icon" in flashtool
Click to expand...
Click to collapse