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[Q] Please help: Not able to upgrade OTA or using IMG file

Have a bit of a problem updating back to 4.0.2.A.0.62. Since I got my phone all updates was done via PC Companion until I finally decided to take the big step forward and unlocking the bootloader and removing the sim lock. This was done by jinx13 (Thanks again!) My next big step was to root it simply just to get rid of all the bloatware.
My phone was already on the latest version, 4.0.2.A.0.62 via PC Companion as as I understand from the forums, it cannot be rooted and you have to downgrade and then upgrade OTA to maintain root as updating using PC Companion will remove the root functionality.
I got Flastool version 0.6.8.0 and then obtained the LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World ftf image from jlmc87's post "ARC/ARC S (ROOT.FTF&.IMG)4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World+Flashtool+Ringtones+Other"
I downgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.42 without a hitch, then removed all the crap using constin's post "The Complete Comprehensive List of System Apps for Xperia Arc" as guidance. I then checked the OTA update and 4.0.2.A.0.62 was listed as available. I then proceeded to download and instaal this upgrade. The phone went through the motions of rebooting a few times and appeared to be upgrading but in the end a dialogue box shows "Software update. Could not install new software version. Try again" I have tried about seven times with the same end result before giving up on this option.
Next I tried to upgrade with a .img and proceeded to download Pre-rooted_LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.img also from jlmc87's post, but how do I install this?
I searched a bit on the forums but could not get instructions suitable for a n00b like me to follow, so it was mostly trial and error and a lot more searching.
Once again I used flashtool and this time round I selected to flash using "Fastboot mode". In the fastboot toolbox I then selected "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB) and once this was done and drivers installed I selected the option "Select kernel to Flash" I selected the image and the process started.
I thought I did it and my phone is now back to the latest version whilst maintaining root, but unfortunately I got excited way too soon as the upgrade was not successfull as the "Image wont fit because the partition is too small"
Could this too small partition also be the reason why OTA upgrade didnt work? What to do next? Any help and advice greatly appreciated.
Here is the output of the logfile:
24/039/2012 00:39:27 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
24/040/2012 00:40:09 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Flashtool\firmwares\Pre-rooted_LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.img
24/040/2012 00:40:09 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
24/040/2012 00:40:35 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (231660 KB)...
(bootloader) USB download speed was 9191kB/s
OKAY [ 25.993s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Flash of partition 'boot' requested
(bootloader) S1 partID 0x00000003, block 0x00000280-0x000002e3
FAILED (remote: Image won't fit, partition too small!)
finished. total time: 25.996s
24/040/2012 00:40:35 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
24/041/2012 00:41:20 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-03-23_12-21-56.log
24/021/2012 01:21:13 - INFO - Device will now exit fastboot mode and start booting into system
24/021/2012 01:21:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/021/2012 01:21:29 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
24/021/2012 01:21:29 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
24/021/2012 01:21:31 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/021/2012 01:21:33 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
24/021/2012 01:21:33 - INFO - Connected device : LT15
24/021/2012 01:21:34 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.0 (2011-08-14 23:46:58 CDT) multi-call binary.
24/021/2012 01:21:34 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
24/021/2012 01:21:55 - INFO - Root Access Allowed

JJD809 said:
Have a bit of a problem updating back to 4.0.2.A.0.62. Since I got my phone all updates was done via PC Companion until I finally decided to take the big step forward and unlocking the bootloader and removing the sim lock. This was done by jinx13 (Thanks again!) My next big step was to root it simply just to get rid of all the bloatware.
My phone was already on the latest version, 4.0.2.A.0.62 via PC Companion as as I understand from the forums, it cannot be rooted and you have to downgrade and then upgrade OTA to maintain root as updating using PC Companion will remove the root functionality.
I got Flastool version 0.6.8.0 and then obtained the LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World ftf image from jlmc87's post "ARC/ARC S (ROOT.FTF&.IMG)4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World+Flashtool+Ringtones+Other"
I downgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.42 without a hitch, then removed all the crap using constin's post "The Complete Comprehensive List of System Apps for Xperia Arc" as guidance. I then checked the OTA update and 4.0.2.A.0.62 was listed as available. I then proceeded to download and instaal this upgrade. The phone went through the motions of rebooting a few times and appeared to be upgrading but in the end a dialogue box shows "Software update. Could not install new software version. Try again" I have tried about seven times with the same end result before giving up on this option.
Next I tried to upgrade with a .img and proceeded to download Pre-rooted_LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.img also from jlmc87's post, but how do I install this?
I searched a bit on the forums but could not get instructions suitable for a n00b like me to follow, so it was mostly trial and error and a lot more searching.
Once again I used flashtool and this time round I selected to flash using "Fastboot mode". In the fastboot toolbox I then selected "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB) and once this was done and drivers installed I selected the option "Select kernel to Flash" I selected the image and the process started.
I thought I did it and my phone is now back to the latest version whilst maintaining root, but unfortunately I got excited way too soon as the upgrade was not successfull as the "Image wont fit because the partition is too small"
Could this too small partition also be the reason why OTA upgrade didnt work? What to do next? Any help and advice greatly appreciated.
Here is the output of the logfile:
24/039/2012 00:39:27 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
24/040/2012 00:40:09 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Flashtool\firmwares\Pre-rooted_LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.img
24/040/2012 00:40:09 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
24/040/2012 00:40:35 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (231660 KB)...
(bootloader) USB download speed was 9191kB/s
OKAY [ 25.993s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Flash of partition 'boot' requested
(bootloader) S1 partID 0x00000003, block 0x00000280-0x000002e3
FAILED (remote: Image won't fit, partition too small!)
finished. total time: 25.996s
24/040/2012 00:40:35 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
24/041/2012 00:41:20 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-03-23_12-21-56.log
24/021/2012 01:21:13 - INFO - Device will now exit fastboot mode and start booting into system
24/021/2012 01:21:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/021/2012 01:21:29 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
24/021/2012 01:21:29 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
24/021/2012 01:21:31 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/021/2012 01:21:33 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
24/021/2012 01:21:33 - INFO - Connected device : LT15
24/021/2012 01:21:34 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.0 (2011-08-14 23:46:58 CDT) multi-call binary.
24/021/2012 01:21:34 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
24/021/2012 01:21:55 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
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Dude, once you unlock the bootloader, you must not update your phone using any of the Sony update utilities like pc companion or ota update service.This would brick your phone.
Go to general section of this forum and search for the thread named. "FOTA Bricked devices" or something like that...The thread will guide you on how to get your phone back to normal.And the download links in the first post are not working I guess,so navigate yourself to the 16 or 17th pages of that thread to find the working download links.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA

Hi KingWickedd, thanks for your comments. My phone is not bricked, it is fine, all I want is to upgrade it to firmware version 4.0.2.A.0.62 whilst still maintaining root. Currently it is still on 4.0.2.A.0.42
I will not upgrate using PC Companion or OTA but can not install a pre-rooted IMG image of .62 firmware.

JJD809 said:
Once again I used flashtool and this time round I selected to flash using "Fastboot mode". In the fastboot toolbox I then selected "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB) and once this was done and drivers installed I selected the option "Select kernel to Flash" I selected the image and the process started.
I thought I did it and my phone is now back to the latest version whilst maintaining root, but unfortunately I got excited way too soon as the upgrade was not successfull as the "Image wont fit because the partition is too small"
Could this too small partition also be the reason why OTA upgrade didnt work? What to do next? Any help and advice greatly appreciated.
Here is the output of the logfile:
24/039/2012 00:39:27 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
24/040/2012 00:40:09 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Flashtool\firmwares\Pre-rooted_LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.img
24/040/2012 00:40:09 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
24/040/2012 00:40:35 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (231660 KB)...
(bootloader) USB download speed was 9191kB/s
OKAY [ 25.993s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Flash of partition 'boot' requested
(bootloader) S1 partID 0x00000003, block 0x00000280-0x000002e3
FAILED (remote: Image won't fit, partition too small!)
finished. total time: 25.996s
24/040/2012 00:40:35 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
24/041/2012 00:41:20 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-03-23_12-21-56.log
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OMG! You are trying to flash a system image in the boot partition!?
Instead of using Flash Tool, use fastboot and command prompt to flash the img file to the system partition.
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
Remember to download the fastboot package and then copy the img file to fastboot folder, rename it to system.img and run the above code in the command prompt after navigating to the fastboot directory.
Or simply use this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551073
Remember to flash that img file to "system" partition and not the boot partition.

Thank you very much!! That did the trick!! Thanks for pointing out the huge mistake I (almost) made!!
I updated using QuickIMG

Problem with Flash Tool & cwm

Hi im having trouble changing kernel using flash tool in fastboot mode..
Ive tried loads of kernals inc doomlord also renamed the file to boot.img
usb debugging is on I have root..but sometimes log says i dont have root
I have used flash tool before and I understand how it works,
also having trouble cwm recovery, again Ive had
this working but seem to not work anymore..my phone is on stock kernel
and stock rom..Ive followed guides on youtube ..
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Xperia Play Express Rom ICS_v2 (im trying or want to install)
with Xperia Play Express Rom ICS - Update_v2
& Xperia Play Express Rom ICS - Small Apps Ultra_v2
-----------------------------------------------------------------
my phone is on 2.6.32.9 perf
build number 4.0.2.a.0.42 (ive had it on 0.62 via ftf)
android 2.3.4
model (r800i)
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flash tool log
28/051/2013 14:51:53 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
28/051/2013 14:51:53 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.9.1 built on 2012-04-09 19:22:19
28/051/2013 14:51:53 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
28/052/2013 14:52:01 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
28/052/2013 14:52:02 - INFO - Connected device : R800
28/052/2013 14:52:02 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.18.4 (2011-04-04 18:40:20 CDT) multi-call binary.
28/052/2013 14:52:02 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
28/052/2013 14:52:03 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
28/052/2013 14:52:06 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
28/052/2013 14:52:06 - INFO - Device Status: ADB mode
28/052/2013 14:52:14 - INFO - Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via ADB)
28/052/2013 14:52:17 - INFO - Device will soon enter fastboot mode
28/052/2013 14:52:20 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/052/2013 14:52:22 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
28/052/2013 14:52:27 - INFO - Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via Fastboot)
28/052/2013 14:52:27 - INFO - Device will soon reboot back into fastboot mode
28/052/2013 14:52:28 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/052/2013 14:52:29 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
28/052/2013 14:52:39 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Flashtool\loaders\boot.img
28/052/2013 14:52:39 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
28/052/2013 14:52:39 - INFO - sending 'boot' (8334 KB)...
28/052/2013 14:52:39 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
28/052/2013 14:52:39 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.002s
28/052/2013 14:52:39 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (8334 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.002s
28/052/2013 14:52:39 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
28/052/2013 14:52:52 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2013-01-28_02-51-52.log
28/052/2013 14:52:56 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2013-01-28_02-51-52.log
28/052/2013 14:52:59 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox
thanks

Do you have a unlocked boot loader reading the log it doesn't look like you do
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app

ILikeTheWayYouMove2 said:
Do you have a unlocked boot loader reading the log it doesn't look like you do
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
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yer boot loader is unlocker i checked that with *#*#...code cant remember the rest but yer

*#*#7378423#*#* just checked bootloader is unlocked

When you plug your phone in flash tool does it say bootloader status rooted
Because service menu just tells you if you can unlock it ad you have yo do it manually
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ILikeTheWayYouMove2 said:
When you plug your phone in flash tool does it say bootloader status rooted
Because service menu just tells you if you can unlock it ad you have yo do it manually
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
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no it doesnt how do I do I do it manually..& thanks

Just search how to unlock bootloader xper play on Google
It should only take 5 minutes
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app

thanks i thought with bootlader saying it was unlocked thought i was good to go ....downloading sdk and have bootloader code from sony

n3xia said:
thanks i thought with bootlader saying it was unlocked thought i was good to go ....downloading sdk and have bootloader code from sony
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Good luck and have fun flashing
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app

Please save your DRM keys!
n3xia said:
thanks i thought with bootlader saying it was unlocked thought i was good to go ....downloading sdk and have bootloader code from sony
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NO NO NO NO!!!! Don't do that! That will delete you DRM-Keys so TrackID and Music unlimited WILL NOT WORK.
Instead use s1tool (since i guess your status is yes)

Help plz

i have LT18i rom ics 4.0.4 rooted by DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su_2 and i could not flash any kernel .. show this log from flashtool:
10/024/2013 17:24:38 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
10/024/2013 17:24:38 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
10/024/2013 17:24:38 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
10/024/2013 17:24:43 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
10/025/2013 17:25:00 - INFO - Flash canceled
10/025/2013 17:25:24 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
10/025/2013 17:25:24 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
10/025/2013 17:25:44 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): F:\======Phone dossier (3)======\arc s\[ROM][ICS][24][ArcsPro]Revolution ICS HD™[build 7][REVOLUTION]Z-Styled\boot_anzu_bat.img
10/025/2013 17:25:44 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
10/025/2013 17:25:44 - INFO - sending 'boot' (5224 KB)...
10/025/2013 17:25:44 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
10/025/2013 17:25:44 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.001s
10/025/2013 17:25:44 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (5224 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.001s
10/025/2013 17:25:44 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
10/025/2013 17:25:56 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox
10/026/2013 17:26:42 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/026/2013 17:26:55 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
10/027/2013 17:27:03 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
10/027/2013 17:27:03 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
10/027/2013 17:27:17 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): F:\======Phone dossier (3)======\arc s\[ROM][ICS][24][ArcsPro]Revolution ICS HD™[build 7][REVOLUTION]Z-Styled\boot_anzu_bat.img
10/027/2013 17:27:17 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
10/027/2013 17:27:17 - INFO - sending 'boot' (5224 KB)...
10/027/2013 17:27:17 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
10/027/2013 17:27:17 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.002s
10/027/2013 17:27:17 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (5224 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.002s
10/027/2013 17:27:17 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
10/027/2013 17:27:27 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
10/027/2013 17:27:32 - INFO - Fetching connected device info
10/027/2013 17:27:32 - INFO - Connected device info: [ BX90371ZL8&ZLP ]
10/027/2013 17:27:49 - INFO - Device will now exit fastboot mode and start booting into system
10/027/2013 17:27:49 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/027/2013 17:27:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/028/2013 17:28:16 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/031/2013 17:31:27 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox
10/037/2013 17:37:01 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
10/038/2013 17:38:36 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/040/2013 17:40:32 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
10/041/2013 17:41:28 - INFO - Selected LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf
10/041/2013 17:41:28 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
10/041/2013 17:41:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
10/041/2013 17:41:32 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/041/2013 17:41:34 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Reading device information
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Current device : LT18i - BX90371ZL8 - 1254-2284_R1I - 1253-8238_4.1.B.0.587 - WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.587
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Processing loader
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Checking header
10/041/2013 17:41:35 - INFO - Flashing data
10/041/2013 17:41:38 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
10/041/2013 17:41:38 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
10/041/2013 17:41:38 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
10/041/2013 17:41:38 - INFO - Checking header
10/041/2013 17:41:38 - INFO - Flashing data
10/041/2013 17:41:40 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/041/2013 17:41:40 - INFO - Flashing finished.
10/041/2013 17:41:40 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
10/041/2013 17:41:40 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
10/041/2013 17:41:40 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/041/2013 17:41:43 - INFO - Device disconnected
please help to flash stock kernel...... thanks

Unlock your bootloader if you want to use custom kernels.
Code:
INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
This error means, that your device does not have an unlocked bootloader.

a xperia arc, broken?
hey guys, hmm,
I was hesitating about posting here, but now that I have no choice.. -_-''.
I installed this ROM, ultimate HD 3.0.2 on my xperia arc with locked bootloader, successfully, but the keyboard was not working, and i found no soultion, so I thought about reinstalling it, but this time I remembered that, somewhere, I read that I could install the version for xperia arc s, unfortunately, at this moment, I got stupid enough to do it u_u''.
So now you understand that I installed ultimate HD for xperia arc s on my xperia arc, and the result was===> guess what!
My xperia arc never booted successfully after that: the sony screen appears, than the phone reboots, and does the same thing again and again. I don't even have to push the power on/off button, it just shows the sony screen and keeps rebooting whenever the battery is connected..
I know for quite sure that my phone is broken, but isn't there any chance that I can repare it xD?
I'm a student, and I sincerely got no money for buying a new one -_-.
PS: when pushing the volume-down button, I can not access the recovery.
I hope my english and my phone's situation are not too much catastrophic.
Thank you.
I'm new here so I'm not quite sure if this is the right place for my post.

ilbreebchi said:
hey guys, hmm,
I was hesitating about posting here, but now that I have no choice.. -_-''.
I installed this ROM, ultimate HD 3.0.2 on my xperia arc with locked bootloader, successfully, but the keyboard was not working, and i found no soultion, so I thought about reinstalling it, but this time I remembered that, somewhere, I read that I could install the version for xperia arc s, unfortunately, at this moment, I got stupid enough to do it u_u''.
So now you understand that I installed ultimate HD for xperia arc s on my xperia arc, and the result was===> guess what!
My xperia arc never booted successfully after that: the sony screen appears, than the phone reboots, and does the same thing again and again. I don't even have to push the power on/off button, it just shows the sony screen and keeps rebooting whenever the battery is connected..
I know for quite sure that my phone is broken, but isn't there any chance that I can repare it xD?
I'm a student, and I sincerely got no money for buying a new one -_-.
PS: when pushing the volume-down button, I can not access the recovery.
I hope my english and my phone's situation are not too much catastrophic.
Thank you.
I'm new here so I'm not quite sure if this is the right place for my post.
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Flash stock .587 or .13 ftf with flashtool
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

I'm afraid
rikadrahman said:
Flash stock .587 or .13 ftf with flashtool
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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I'm afraid that flashtool doesn't get the phone connected

ilbreebchi said:
I'm afraid that flashtool doesn't get the phone connected
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Install drivers, it is in flash tool folder
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

Ur phone has locked bootloader so it's still intact...
All u need to do is flash a stock Rom
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---------- Post added at 02:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:13 AM ----------
Flash stock Rom as guided above....
For details check out the forum for tutorials...
And if ur phone is dead :*) not responding at all I will suggest u 2 try the se recovery tool...
Download and install on ur pc...
And follow the instructions....
I personally recovered mine twice when I was new to all this
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[Q] Please help with Sony Xperia Arc S

Please help as soon as possible, I need this for my work!
I'd put the following ROM on my Xperia Arc S: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290527
But now, I only see the sony logo and not more. I tried to go in recovery, but this also didn't work...
My question is: Is there any way to restore it? I did back-up the previous, I don't need that hardly, all I need is this phone working again!
Can someone give me some steps and/or links that might fix it?
Thank you very much!
Matthijs

flash stock rom with flash tool,root it and install whatever else u like .I think that u can find the stock rom in the general talks

IcemanGFX said:
Please help as soon as possible, I need this for my work!
I'd put the following ROM on my Xperia Arc S: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290527
But now, I only see the sony logo and not more. I tried to go in recovery, but this also didn't work...
My question is: Is there any way to restore it? I did back-up the previous, I don't need that hardly, all I need is this phone working again!
Can someone give me some steps and/or links that might fix it?
Thank you very much!
Matthijs
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And fyi that Rom doesn't work on stock kernel which is the one you seem to be using... Hence stuck at logo...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda app-developers app

Have you flashed correct kernel? Try to flash any stock ROM and its stock kernel and see if it helps.

GeoTox said:
Have you flashed correct kernel? Try to flash any stock ROM and its stock kernel and see if it helps.
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I got it fixed now! But now my problem is, how the hell I can flash a kernel? I did try using fastboot, but they say I didnt install drivers?
Please help me with this and it would be amazing <3

IcemanGFX said:
I got it fixed now! But now my problem is, how the hell I can flash a kernel? I did try using fastboot, but they say I didnt install drivers?
Please help me with this and it would be amazing <3
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Ok, for flashing kernel you need fastboot drivers. I think you can install fastboot drivers while installing Flashtool. You can also use app called QuikIMG. Here's the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551073
Hope it will help you

Thank you so much for this!! @GeoTox

IcemanGFX said:
Thank you so much for this!! @GeoTox
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You can always thank me by clicking the "Thanks" button under my posts :silly: No problem, bro. Hope I really helped you.

GeoTox said:
You can always thank me by clicking the "Thanks" button under my posts :silly: No problem, bro. Hope I really helped you.
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Done the thanks button haha :angel: :angel:
Can you please help me with one last problem?
I tried to use the program, selected the kernel, everything works fine, but now the problem is the flasher says my phone isn't rooted... But I am very sure it is rooted, I can acces all apps which need root and also root checker says it's rooted.
You got any solution for this?
Thank you very much for all your help!

I have the log here:
18/052/2013 22:52:42 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
18/052/2013 22:52:42 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
18/052/2013 22:52:47 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/053/2013 22:53:29 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\Gebruiker\Downloads\QuikIMG-0.2-beta\QuikIMG\images\fusion_5.4_arc_arcs.img
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - sending 'boot' (5760 KB)...
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.001s
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (5760 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.001s
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system

IcemanGFX said:
I have the log here:
18/052/2013 22:52:42 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
18/052/2013 22:52:42 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
18/052/2013 22:52:47 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/053/2013 22:53:29 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\Gebruiker\Downloads\QuikIMG-0.2-beta\QuikIMG\images\fusion_5.4_arc_arcs.img
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - sending 'boot' (5760 KB)...
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.001s
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (5760 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.001s
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
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To flash a kernel you have to have an unlocked bootloader. That's why it tells you the device has to be rooted first. Unlock the bootloader and it should be fine
How to do that is in my guide on how to unlock the bootloader
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2

IcemanGFX said:
I have the log here:
18/052/2013 22:52:42 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
18/052/2013 22:52:42 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
18/052/2013 22:52:47 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/053/2013 22:53:29 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\Gebruiker\Downloads\QuikIMG-0.2-beta\QuikIMG\images\fusion_5.4_arc_arcs.img
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - sending 'boot' (5760 KB)...
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.001s
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (5760 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.001s
18/053/2013 22:53:46 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
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Is your bootloader locked or unlocked? If it's locked try to unlock it if you can, so you can flash kernel. Here's the tutorial you might need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087

GeoTox said:
Is your bootloader locked or unlocked? If it's locked try to unlock it if you can, so you can flash kernel. Here's the tutorial you might need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
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I sent *#*#7378423#*#* and there stands its unlocked already!

IcemanGFX said:
I sent *#*#7378423#*#* and there stands its unlocked already!
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Maybe try to re-root your phone?

IcemanGFX said:
I sent *#*#7378423#*#* and there stands its unlocked already!
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So does it tell you "bootloader unlocked:yes" or "bootloader unlock allowed:yes"?
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3

mihahn said:
So does it tell you "bootloader unlocked:yes" or "bootloader unlock allowed:yes"?
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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"bootloader unlock allowed:yes" so now I got it unlocked and says: Bootloader unlocked; yes
I flashed kernel but now my mobile won't startup, if it boots up, I only got the screen Fusion and not any more... Im on stock rom atm ...
What I do after I flashed kernel and mobile won't startup ?

IcemanGFX said:
"bootloader unlock allowed:yes" so now I got it unlocked and says: Bootloader unlocked; yes
I flashed kernel but now my mobile won't startup, if it boots up, I only got the screen Fusion and not any more... Im on stock rom atm ...
What I do after I flashed kernel and mobile won't startup ?
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I think you've flashed a wrong kernel. Can you tell me which rom you're currently using?

GeoTox said:
I think you've flashed a wrong kernel. Can you tell me which rom you're currently using?
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At the moment I have http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
I can get the stock rom if needed.
I want to go over to this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134257

IcemanGFX said:
At the moment I have http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
I can get the stock rom if needed.
I want to go over to this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134257
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Ok, look, Xperia Ultimate HD is ICS based rom so you need ICS kernel for it, while SJB is JB Rom and you need JB kernel for it. If you want to try SJB you must flash JB kernel (Fusion/Lupus/nAa are those which I remember) after flashing them you can flash the ROM itself.

GeoTox said:
Ok, look, Xperia Ultimate HD is ICS based rom so you need ICS kernel for it, while SJB is JB Rom and you need JB kernel for it. If you want to try SJB you must flash JB kernel (Fusion/Lupus/nAa are those which I remember) after flashing them you can flash the ROM itself.
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Yeah I know about that, I flashed the kernel, but then how to go in recovery and flash the ROM?

[Q] It doesn't make sense installing custom kernel via flash tool

Sorry for this noob question.. I'm trying to flash a custom kernel in my arc s and it fails,It says "The device must be rooted" even tough my device is rooted here's the flash tool log.
18/012/2014 00:12:19 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
18/012/2014 00:12:19 - INFO - Connected device : SonyEricson Xperia Arc S
18/012/2014 00:12:19 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.21.1-Stericson (2013-07-08 15:58:11 BST) multi-call binary.
18/012/2014 00:12:19 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.1.B.1.13
18/012/2014 00:12:19 - INFO - Checking root access
18/012/2014 00:12:21 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
18/023/2014 00:23:17 - INFO - Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via ADB)
18/023/2014 00:23:24 - INFO - Device will soon enter fastboot mode
18/023/2014 00:23:25 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/023/2014 00:23:27 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
18/023/2014 00:23:55 - INFO - Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via Fastboot)
18/023/2014 00:23:55 - INFO - Device will soon reboot back into fastboot mode
18/023/2014 00:23:55 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/023/2014 00:23:57 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
18/024/2014 00:24:11 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\Computer\Desktop\smart phone management\LuPuS_anzu_Stock-gB+iCsv16-full(4).img
18/024/2014 00:24:11 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
18/024/2014 00:24:11 - INFO - sending 'boot' (7296 KB)...
18/024/2014 00:24:11 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
18/024/2014 00:24:11 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.001s
18/024/2014 00:24:11 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (7296 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.001s
Please help me guys I'm a total newbie,Thanks!
BTW I'm using Honami ROM Superlative edition I'm trying to install LUPUS V16

Is your device unlocked?
I mean, you NEED the bootloader to be unlock to flash a custom kernel. It's a different thing from root.
There is a tutorial in the sony website:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Or, there is an option (i guess in the flastool thread) for testing if you had (or not) the bootloader unlock

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yes sir my bootloader is unlocked.Thanks for your reply

Try to use QuickIMG to flash kernel bro.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551073

type *#*#7378423#*#* in your phone
Service Info -> Configuration
is there
Bootloader unlocked: Yes
then your bootloader is open

Thanks!
thanks guys my bootloader is unlocked.. thanks for your help! but i noticed a problem my standby battery drains super fast in 7hr stand by I loose 45% of my battery I tried so many roms and the results are the same. I guess the phone is old.. anyway thanks your help guys