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Hey guys,
i've been installed a couple minutes ago CM9 on my Arc S. Kernel working, ROM Working, gapps working, but baseband left. i got the file: " LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_BB72.ftf" how can i put it on my phone?
ps: if i turn my arc on, after the sim unlock it says type in a sim network unlock pin, is it caused by the left baseband?
pls help im total noob in it thx
USE FLASHTOOL.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384535
Download flashtool from http://androxyde.github.com/
install it
press the flash icon on the top left corner
select your ftf file
and follow the instructions....
its easy....!!!
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thx bro, i give it a try, it sounds realy easy
must i connect in fastboot mode?
No..
use flashtool mode
flash tool dont get my phone, it says ive got a Xperia X10 but its a Arc
it does not work. i don't know how i must put the tft file at. i placed it in firmwares but if i click flash it doesn't exists there.
whats wrong ?
dude...be in flashmode...when flashtool detects your phone just drag and drop ftf file in the window..thats all!!!
drag and drop doesn't work in the hole program !!! im a noob by modding android but not so stupid don't test those things.
i don't ask if i don't test ANY possible
Google fetishist said: flash tool dont get my phone, it says ive got a Xperia X10 but its a Arc
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so what should i do. i downloaded the program updated it to latest version connect my phone, thats all i can do sry .
drag and drop always works dude..or else something is wrong..did PC installed arc s drivers?
yeah im wondering, too. i dont know if drivers are installed dude i said im a noob in modding android i have rooted my phoen i have installed a kernel via fastboot and a rom so i think any driver existing for my phone is installed.
flash tool say
For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
30/014/2012 20:14:30 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
30/014/2012 20:14:30 - INFO - Connected device : LT15
30/014/2012 20:14:30 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.20.1-cm9 bionic (2012-05-28 03:23 +0200) multi-call binary.
30/014/2012 20:14:30 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-FXP
30/014/2012 20:14:30 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
but if i drag the ftf file and move over flash tool i got the forbidden sign not the windows typicality drop symbol.
Google fetishist said:
yeah im wondering, too. i dont know if drivers are installed dude i said im a noob in modding android i have rooted my phoen i have installed a kernel via fastboot and a rom so i think any driver existing for my phone is installed.
flash tool say
For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
30/014/2012 20:14:30 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
30/014/2012 20:14:30 - INFO - Connected device : LT15
30/014/2012 20:14:30 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.20.1-cm9 bionic (2012-05-28 03:23 +0200) multi-call binary.
30/014/2012 20:14:30 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-FXP
30/014/2012 20:14:30 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
but if i drag the ftf file and move over flash tool i got the forbidden sign not the windows typicality drop symbol.
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got your mistake...you are not in flash mode..u need to be in flash mode to flash a ftf file..turn phone off, hold back button and plug in USB Cable..
then flashtool must say that u r connected in flashmode..then u can proceed ahead
oh okay my fault, but same story, drag and drop don't work. oh man im freaking out >.< not your fault i hate me xDD
AHHH
chill dude..paste wat is on flashtools...let me see...
I just now checked..i can drag and drop ftf files and phone is not even connected!
oh i recognize the flash mode interrupt after a while and the phone restars. oh man i dont know whats my fault.
my phone is rooted. i installed the kernel, rom and gapps in this order. all is working i don't know why it doesn't work sry if i bother you
i think if it is like you say that i only can drag and drop if it is corretly connected i thinnk thats the problem because the flash mode not working 100% like i said only for a while than restarts. but the ADB drivers are installed because i flashed it already and installed a new kernel :C
PS: i need a pause, i'll be back tomorrow. thanks for your help man
chill..baseband is not tat important..it is just for btr network coverage..if you are getting signal now then its fine..use the ROm for few days and try again whenever u get time..
If you keep the ftf in the firmware folder, it should be detected by Flashtool. Can't you flash it then?
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
Try to copy your baseband FTF file into C:\Flashtool\firmwares
Now open your flashtool
Select flashmode
and your baseband file will be under "select firmware". Select your baseband,
WITHOUT ticking "exclude baseband" press OK
Turn off your phone
PRESS AND HOLD BACK BUTTON and plugin your usb..
Hope this helps....!!!!
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Kajendran said:
Try to copy your baseband FTF file into C:\Flashtool\firmwares
Now open your flashtool
Select flashmode
and your baseband file will be under "select firmware". Select your baseband,
WITHOUT ticking "exclude baseband" press OK
Turn off your phone
PRESS AND HOLD BACK BUTTON and plugin your usb..
Hope this helps....!!!!
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I tried this already, but don't work too. It doesn't show me the ftf in the selection and do not choose automatically
I Searched the hole WWW to find a familiar problem. but it seems that im the only one with this problem. but im pretty sure it must be the flash mode. because if i turn my phone off while holding back button the green led flashes and it connects in flash mode but after a while it restarts many times in a loop never ending.
Hey I found a New Update form FXP 127 -> 128 but i can'T find a download link. can anybody oh you post me a link? on original freexperia homepage aren't any downloads
yeah i got it F**ck YEAH >.< xDDD
baseband is successfully been flashed xD
but what did the new baseband do? got i any improvements ? get the problem been fixed?
PS: i know my issue, the firmware file was broken -.- I reloaded it and so it worked :victory:
thanks to all you guys, that tried to help me, thanks bro :highfive:
EDIT: mhm the WLAN not working problem still exists :/
Google fetishist said:
Hey I found a New Update form FXP 127 -> 128 but i can'T find a download link. can anybody oh you post me a link? on original freexperia homepage aren't any downloads
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That's just a placeholder for the next version. They will mention the changes the changes that were implemented in the upcoming version.
It doesn't mean that it's released.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
Ok, i've read and tried some method posted here but so far no luck. Got stuck at step 5 with a lot of errors. Since I could not read anything, i didn't even know what the heck i did wrong. So i decided to bit the bullet. I've heard that rooting the Acro S and the Xperia is the same, only needs different files. So I use the method here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992 combine with the 2.3.7 SO-03D and 4.0.4 Acro S files. I've rooted my Acro S successfully.
So to sum it up:
You need:
Rooting kit: http://www.mediafire.com/?o1v2o6afuoc1w33
Flashtool 0.9.0.0
The Acro HD (SO-03D) 2.3.7 files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710051
The Acro S 4.0.4 file: http://ul.to/zk8odftj Mirror 1
Link for whole pack: http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/AVQRKL0J/acro.7z_links
Prepare:
(1) Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
(2) Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
(3) Application Settings: Development [Stay awake] checked {Allowed}
(4) Settings -> Display settings [Screen timeout] Set to 30 minutes
*If your screen goes off just once then you won’t be able to return to the installation properly. Very important!!
Please think about your battery and try to keep the display brightness to a minimum.
(5) Please use a regular picture for the background. Do not use the default live wallpaper.
(6) Charge the Xperia S’s battery to 80%.
How to:
- Turn off the Acro S. Prepare to flash the 2.3.7 file: check all of the Wipe column, uncheck the rest.
- Plug in the Acro S while holding the volume down. Wait for the flashing to be completed and close Flashtool
- Turn on the Acro S. Connect it to computer via USB with USB debugging mode on.
- Run step1.bat
- Flash 4.0.4 files using Flashtool, don't wipe anything, also check no final verification. Close flashtool after finished.
- Turn on the Acro S. Connect it via USB.
- Run Step2.bat
- You should get a lot of messages like "pushing SuperSU" and the phone will reboot during this process.
- Enjoy full root
heeroyun said:
Ok, i've read and tried some method posted here but so far no luck. Got stuck at step 5 with a lot of errors. Since I could not read anything, i didn't even know what the heck i did wrong. So i decided to bit the bullet. I've heard that rooting the Acro S and the Xperia is the same, only needs different files. So I use the method here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992 combine with the 2.3.7 SO-03D and 4.0.4 Acro S files. I've rooted my Acro S successfully.
So to sum it up:
You need:
Rooting kit: http://www.mediafire.com/?o1v2o6afuoc1w33
Flashtool 0.9.0.0
The Acro HD (SO-03D) 2.3.7 files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710051
The Acro S 4.0.4 file: http://ul.to/zk8odftj
Prepare:
(1) Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
(2) Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
(3) Application Settings: Development [Stay awake] checked {Allowed}
(4) Settings -> Display settings [Screen timeout] Set to 30 minutes
*If your screen goes off just once then you won’t be able to return to the installation properly. Very important!!
Please think about your battery and try to keep the display brightness to a minimum.
(5) Please use a regular picture for the background. Do not use the default live wallpaper.
(6) Charge the Xperia S’s battery to 80%.
How to:
- Turn off the Acro S. Prepare to flash the 2.3.7 file: check all of the Wipe column, uncheck the rest.
- Plug in the Acro S while holding the volume down. Wait for the flashing to be completed and close Flashtool
- Run step1.bat
- Flash 4.0.4 files using Flashtool, don't wipe anything, also check no final verification
- Run Step2.bat
- Enjoy full root
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I assume we need to unlock bootloader for this to work ?
No, my bootloader is locked and it still worked
Thanks for this post! I will give this a shot later today hopefully.
It appears my bootloader is already unlocked.
Can anyone upload acro s 4.0.4 to mediafire pls,i cant download from ul.to.
noriya said:
Can anyone upload acro s 4.0.4 to mediafire pls,i cant download from ul.to.
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All the links to the Acro HD (SO-03D) 2.3.7 files @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710051 seem to be dead as well? Or is it just me?
Hmm, I cant seem to download the Acro HD 2.3.7 ftf file from the link or any of the mirrors in the thread you had posted.
(de)vices said:
Hmm, I cant seem to download the Acro HD 2.3.7 ftf file from the link or any of the mirrors in the thread you had posted.
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I found this mirror which looks like the same file (I can't post links yet so this is the best I can do):
4shared [dot ] com/file/1cS7w_NF/SO-03D_60A512_docomo.html
Can't confirm as I couldn't get the links in the other thread to work either, but the file name is the same.
All the provided links are still working. I really want to upload them to another host for you guys but my connection is really slow and unstable when it comes to uploading.
heeroyun said:
All the provided links are still working. I really want to upload them to another host for you guys but my connection is really slow and unstable when it comes to uploading.
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I can help to host the files for you guys.Will be uploading them over the next 24hrs
heeroyun said:
All the provided links are still working. I really want to upload them to another host for you guys but my connection is really slow and unstable when it comes to uploading.
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x3Evo said:
I can help to host the files for you guys.Will be uploading them over the next 24hrs
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docs[dot]google[dot]com/folder/d/0B_qME2flNaBhNnNKYnJ3SjBDMUU/
Thats's the best i can do. I cannot provide links on my posts.
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x3Evo said:
docs[dot]google[dot]com/folder/d/0B_qME2flNaBhNnNKYnJ3SjBDMUU/
Thats's the best i can do. I cannot provide links on my posts.
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Sorry but the link was a bit wrong. The updated one:
docs[dot]google[dot]com/folder/d/0B_qME2flNaBhNnNKYnJ3SjBDMUU/edit
x3Evo said:
Sorry but the link was a bit wrong. The updated one:
docs[dot]google[dot]com/folder/d/0B_qME2flNaBhNnNKYnJ3SjBDMUU/edit
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Thanks man!
Dont now what drivers missing,but here is the log.
18/055/2012 13:55:53 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/056/2012 13:56:02 - INFO - Flash canceled
18/056/2012 13:56:53 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
18/056/2012 13:56:53 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
18/057/2012 13:57:05 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/057/2012 13:57:09 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
18/057/2012 13:57:09 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
18/057/2012 13:57:43 - INFO - Flash canceled
SweKen said:
Dont now what drivers missing,but here is the log.
18/055/2012 13:55:53 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/056/2012 13:56:02 - INFO - Flash canceled
18/056/2012 13:56:53 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
18/056/2012 13:56:53 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
18/057/2012 13:57:05 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/057/2012 13:57:09 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
18/057/2012 13:57:09 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
18/057/2012 13:57:43 - INFO - Flash canceled
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You missing the ADB drivers.
This can be found in the Flashtool folder "C:/FlashTool/Drivers"
Install All drivers related to ACRO HD . Acro HD Drivers would work for the Acro S as well.
Try again after that.
Note: you need to close FlashTool properly to make the .bat files run smoothly. To do this:
On FlashTool (1st tab) Click on exit. Run the .bat files after that.
Also note that, you need to macke sure you device is running in , USB DEBUGGING MODE, MSC USB TRANSFER MODE AND UNKNOWN SOURCES Must be activated as well as STAY AWAKE. 30mins stay inactive before locking.
Wallpaper isnt compulsory.
Sent from my LT26w
Thanks for the help x3Evo.:good:
SweKen said:
Thanks for the help x3Evo.:good:
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No problem, bro. Great to be of help in the Acro S (LT26w) and AcroHD forum.
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success!
I have successfully rooted my Acro S! i just followed the instructions from page 1 and all is working fine now. FYI, my bootloader in locked.
yogiyogs said:
I have successfully rooted my Acro S! i just followed the instructions from page 1 and all is working fine now. FYI, my bootloader in locked.
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Of course mate, i've rooted 2 acro so with this method. You'll get SuperSU instead of Superuser, which is, IMO, better.
heeroyun said:
Of course mate, i've rooted 2 acro so with this method. You'll get SuperSU instead of Superuser, which is, IMO, better.
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How to:
- Turn off the Acro S. Prepare to flash the 2.3.7 file: check all of the Wipe column, uncheck the rest.
- Plug in the Acro S while holding the volume down. Wait for the flashing to be completed and close Flashtool
- Run step1.bat
- Flash 4.0.4 files using Flashtool, don't wipe anything, also check no final verification
- Run Step2.bat
- Enjoy full root
WHy would you need to flash the 2.3.7 HD file to the arco S?
Because the exploit only work on the 2.3.7. Which is the same for bith acro s and acro hd. Maybe there is a way to root ICS directly but I don't know.
Sent from my LT26w using xda app-developers app
Noob here.
I have tinkered with my Play many times over the years and think I may have finally killed it. I signed up on here to see if anyone has any ideas as to if it is savable.
Here are the facts so far... (at least what I can remember that I've done?)
I have a US Verizon Xperia Play. (I think r800x maybe?... I don't know for sure?)
It's a little over a year old. (Bought around February 2011 or so.)
I found a way to root it just after I got it. (Don't remember if I ever unlocked bootloader or not?)
Enjoyed the phone up until about a month or two ago and then it started to really lag. (Too many apps, etc.)
A found a method somewhere on the Web about using Link2SD and partitioning my SD card with a 1 GB partition for apps, etc.
I performed the partitioning and used Link2SD and the phone seemed to perform quite a bit better.
After a week or two, my phone really started to lag again.
This time it appeared that GO Launcher or one of the GO apps/widgets that I like to use might be causing it. (Possibly due to Link2SD, or not?)
I downloaded ADW Launcher to test and it seemed to perform better. (Though I do like the GO Launcher and related apps/features)
This is where the problems really started... (I know... I'm an idiot in advance!) :silly:
I decided that I WANTED the GO "stuff" so...
I backed up all of my apps using Titanium Backup
I backed up both partitions (1GB partition for Link2SD apps and 7GB partition for data) of the SD card to my Mac HD.
I then went to the privacy settings on the phone and chose to wipe the phone back to factory (or whatever the terminology was)
The phone went through a process (don't remember what exactly) and then started up asking for activation, etc.
The phone activated and then force quit because of the setup wizard. (I think I remember de-bloating the setup wizard with TB in the past)
I then had a black screen with a status bar showing I had 3G access. (I think because there was no Launcher installed after wiping the phone?)
I even got a couple of notifications from my Google calendar during this time and could dismiss them but could not access any other part of the phone aside from the notification bar.
I think I was able to get only part of the Google features working before the setup wizard force closed because I could get the calendar notifications but could not send a Launcher to my phone from the Google Play store (it said my account needed to be accessed from the phone in order to push apps from the Web).
From here I started to freak out a little, and began researching threads here on the forum and elsewhere on the Internet.
I've tried EVERYTHING I could find and have only made the matter worse.
I tried using the Sony PC Companion. Since I have a Mac, I installed it on a Windows 7 virtual machine and set the VM to accept all devices plugged into the USB ports. I clicked the repair phone option in PC Companion and went through the steps. All seemed to be working fine until I plugged my phone in holding the back button and the program ran for a second trying to do something and then stopped and popped up a message saying that “There is no software available for your phone” and “Sony Update Engine doesn’t have software available for your phone.”
I then tried using WotanClient/Server. I registered with the Web site and purchased a 1.99 EUR credit so that I could use the software to flash my phone to stock. Unfortunately, the Client software continues to show 0 credits when I in fact DID purchase the credit online. I sent an email to the WotanServer support email.
I then tried using flashtool and downloaded several diffierent stock/generic .ftf files and none of them would finish flashing the phone. They would all hang up at “ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";” and then the flash would abort.
About this time, give or take a few more tries at fixing the phone, the splash screens would no longer show up when the phone was on, and I could no longer access the "launcher-less" phone. However, I could still hold either the back or search buttons and plug in the phone to access the different modes (green light/blue light).
Reading that it might be the OS I’m using (Windows 7 in a VM), I switched to my wife’s Windows 7 laptop and had ALL the same issues described above. Thinking maybe it was Windows 7, I installed Windows XP in a virtual machine on my Mac and still had ALL the same issues.
In addition to trying multiple versions of Windows and multiple computers, I downloaded, re-downloaded, installed, and re-installed drivers on all of these machines thinking drivers might be the cause.
After all was said and done and tried on my slightly inexperienced noob part, now the phone will only flash a red light about every 3 seconds when I try to connect it in either of the flashing modes. If I try to normal power up the phone, I get three red flashes every few seconds. The only way I can get the phone back into flash mode (green light) is by running repair on the PC Companion (and this only works sometimes). When PC companion asks me to plug the phone in with the back button, it recognizes the Xperia Play, goes into download mode for a brief second, and then pops up the same message of “no software available for your phone.” And the phone still does not work. If I unplug the phone and then try to plug it back in, it goes back to the blinking red light.
I did get a response back from WotanServer saying that "everything should be fine" and "there was a connection problem" and to "try again." Unfortunately, PC Companion is the only thing that can access my phone (kinda) right now, so I cannot try the WotanClient again. Although, I have a feeling that since the email basically said that “they don’t know why” and “it should be working now “ and to “try again,” that it likely will still not work.
So finally to my Q?…
Is this a completely dead phone now? Is there a chance of resurrecting it? Is there a place that someone could direct me that could help in resolving this issue? I have been everywhere on the Internet, so I would appreciate help that would guide me in a solution that actually works! Lol!
I have seen LOTS of similar situations all over this forum as well as others, but for some reason, I don’t seem to be having the success that others have had.
HHHEEELLLPPP!!! :crying:
And once again, I know I'm a noob and probably did something horribly wrong, so please... take it easy on me! Lol!
EDIT: If I try to connect in flash mode and leave the phone plugged in, the phone will randomly connect in flash mode (green light) after a few minutes and then after a few more minutes, it will disconnect and go back to flashing the red light avery few seconds.
Also, during this time (while in flash mode), I DID manage to get the WotanClient to see the phone again and started the process, but the Client still says that I have 0 credits even though the email from support says that it might have been a connection problem. Does anyone have a WotanServer credit I could log into with and try?
COLLECTION OF EDITS (from replies I've made to this post while working on the issue):
It's been charging all night
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I seem to be able to leave the usb connected and remove the battery and while holding the back button, putting the battery back in and after several attempts, it will connect in flash mode (green light).
I still can't flash with anything though (PC Companion, flashtool). and after a few minutes, the phone automatically disconnects from flash mode and goes back to the blinking red light.
And I still cannot get a credit to show up in WotanClient so I can try that method.
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I have gotten different ERRORs from different ftf files that I have tried to flash. But collectively, NOTHING works except the Xperia_2011_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf flash
Am I just flashing the wrong ftf files. I have tried probably 6 or 7 different ones. I just wish the WotanClient thing would work as that seems to be how many people have fixed their bricked Xperia Plays.
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[results from these flashes/attempts are posted in replies in this thread]
Tried another USB cable just in case. Still no luck
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As a matter of fact I can [get into fastboot].
Funny thing though is that in order to get into either mode, I have to remove the battery while it is plugged in and then hold down the corresponding key while inserting the battery and the corresponding light will then light up. That seems to be the only way to get into the modes. And sometimes this does't work, but it seems to work more than not.
Is there something I can do from the fastboot mode?
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And I don't know if it is still considered a boot loop since I can no longer get the Sony Ericsson or Android splash screens anymore. But I still can access both flash and fastboot modes (green and blue) which I assume is a good thing?
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If your phone still shows reaction like fastboot mode and flashmode is Working then you can save your phone
Change your phone for 30 minutes, go to flash mode, flash an ftf using flashtool.
Spatinator said:
If your phone still shows reaction like fastboot mode and flashmode is Working then you can save your phone
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It will only randomly go into flash mode while connected. Is there somewhere you can point me on how to fix this issue? Thanks for the reply!
jeff7424 said:
Change your phone for 30 minutes, go to flash mode, flash an ftf using flashtool.
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It's been charging all night
I seem to be able to leave the usb connected and remove the battery and while holding the back button, putting the battery back in and after several attempts, it will connect in flash mode (green light).
I still can't flash with anything though (PC Companion, flashtool). and after a few minutes, the phone automatically disconnects from flash mode and goes back to the blinking red light.
And I still cannot get a credit to show up in WotanClient so I can try that method.
AAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!
I do have insurance on the phone but I don't want to have to pay $99 bucks to fix something that appears to be fixable for free.
Here is a screenshot of a log file while trying to flashtool. This is similar to what I get every time I try to flaw no matter the system or .ftf files used.
UnkleMunkey said:
Here is a screenshot of a log file while trying to flashtool. This is similar to what I get every time I try to flaw no matter the system or .ftf files used.
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Sorry the screenshot came out so small. I'm still learning how this forum works. Hopefully someone will still be able to help me? I'm getting real close to giving up and claiming the phone on insurance. I need a new phone ASAP and the only phone I have as a spare is my old Cchocolate Touch "dumb" phone and Verizon wants me to switch data plans in order to temporarily use it. And that would get me out of my "grandfathered" unlimited data plan.
Very frustrated!!!
26/016/2012 18:16:30 - INFO - Selected Xperia_2011_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf
26/016/2012 18:16:30 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
26/016/2012 18:16:30 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
26/016/2012 18:16:36 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
26/016/2012 18:16:37 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
26/016/2012 18:16:37 - INFO - Reading device information
26/016/2012 18:16:37 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
26/016/2012 18:16:37 - INFO - Start Flashing
26/016/2012 18:16:37 - INFO - Processing loader
26/016/2012 18:16:37 - INFO - Checking header
26/016/2012 18:16:37 - INFO - Flashing data
26/016/2012 18:16:40 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
26/016/2012 18:16:40 - INFO - Flashing preset.ta
26/016/2012 18:16:40 - INFO - Writing TA unit : [00, 00, 08, FD, 00, 00, 00, 02, 00, 00]
26/016/2012 18:16:40 - INFO - Ending flash session
26/016/2012 18:16:40 - INFO - Flashing finished.
26/016/2012 18:16:40 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
26/016/2012 18:16:40 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
26/016/2012 18:16:40 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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Here is a successful flash using flashtool to flash Xperia_2011_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf which is supposed to relock a bootloader, if I am correct? This ftf flashes just fine and says to unplug and start my phone, which obviously doesn't work because there is still a problem.
Yet no matter what I flash, I get errors. I flashed two different r800x ftf files from this post and this was the result.
26/030/2012 18:30:25 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
26/030/2012 18:30:25 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.8.0 built on 2012-10-01 19:35:32
26/030/2012 18:30:25 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
26/030/2012 18:30:30 - INFO - Device disconnected
26/030/2012 18:30:36 - INFO - Selected R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88_Verizon.ftf
26/030/2012 18:30:36 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
26/030/2012 18:30:41 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
26/033/2012 18:33:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
26/033/2012 18:33:07 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
26/033/2012 18:33:07 - INFO - Reading device information
26/033/2012 18:33:07 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
26/033/2012 18:33:07 - INFO - Start Flashing
26/033/2012 18:33:07 - INFO - Processing loader
26/033/2012 18:33:07 - INFO - Checking header
26/033/2012 18:33:07 - INFO - Flashing data
26/033/2012 18:33:10 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
26/033/2012 18:33:10 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
26/033/2012 18:33:10 - INFO - Checking header
26/033/2012 18:33:10 - INFO - Flashing data
26/036/2012 18:36:16 - INFO - Ending flash session
26/036/2012 18:36:16 - ERROR - 31 : A device attached to the system is not functioning.
26/036/2012 18:36:16 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
26/036/2012 18:36:17 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
26/036/2012 18:36:17 - INFO - Device disconnected
26/036/2012 18:36:26 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-10-26_06-30-25.log
26/037/2012 18:37:33 - INFO - Selected R800x_FullStocknosimlockta_Verizon.ftf
26/037/2012 18:37:33 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
26/037/2012 18:37:37 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
26/037/2012 18:37:43 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
26/037/2012 18:37:43 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
26/037/2012 18:37:43 - INFO - Reading device information
26/037/2012 18:37:43 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
26/037/2012 18:37:43 - INFO - Start Flashing
26/037/2012 18:37:43 - INFO - Processing loader
26/037/2012 18:37:43 - INFO - Checking header
26/037/2012 18:37:43 - INFO - Flashing data
26/038/2012 18:38:38 - INFO - Ending flash session
26/038/2012 18:38:38 - ERROR - 31 : A device attached to the system is not functioning.
26/038/2012 18:38:38 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
26/038/2012 18:38:39 - INFO - Device disconnected
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I have gotten different ERRORs from different ftf files that I have tried to flash. But collectively, NOTHING works except the Xperia_2011_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf flash that I posted the results from in this response (above).
Am I just flashing the wrong ftf files. I have tried probably 6 or 7 different ones. I just wish the WotanClient thing would work as that seems to be how many people have fixed their bricked Xperia Plays.
I am about at the end of my wits. I am 75% of the way through with an insurance claim, just holding off on the submit button to see if I can still save $100 bucks.
Tried another USB cable just in case. Still no luck.
well if you havnt effed it up to bad from all that flashing you can adb push a launcher to the phone
Just wondering, can you get to fastboot? Turn off phone, hold search, plug in usb. It's a blue light.
Sent from my R800x using xda premium
Trygon said:
Just wondering, can you get to fastboot? Turn off phone, hold search, plug in usb. It's a blue light.
Sent from my R800x using xda premium
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As a matter of fact I can.
Funny thing though is that in order to get into either mode, I have to remove the battery while it is plugged in and then hold down the corresponding key while inserting the battery and the corresponding light will then light up. That seems to be the only way to get into the modes. And sometimes this does;t work, but it seems to work more than not.
Is there something I can do from the fastboot mode?
crazymonkey05 said:
well if you havnt effed it up to bad from all that flashing you can adb push a launcher to the phone
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I probably could have when I first "factory wiped" the phone because I could still access the notification bar, received Google calendar notifications, and had 3g connection.
Unfortunately now, whenever I try to start the phone it just gives a quick buzz and the red light flashes three times. I'm thinking that I'm beyond launcher problems now.
I also had some problems with flashong ftf files, then i tried the 0.59 enhanced ftf and that worked
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I also had some problems with flashong ftf files, then i tried the 0.59 enhanced ftf and that worked
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Do you have a link to that file by chance?
So if flashmode isnt working correctly you should try it with fastboot mode.
There you can try out different things like push an update.zip to the phone
Spatinator said:
So if flashmode isnt working correctly you should try it with fastboot mode.
There you can try out different things like push an update.zip to the phone
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As I said, I am sort of a noob. Sorry for the inexperience. If you could point me to that ftf file you mentioned or a thread discussing methods of recovering the phone using fastboot, I would really be a happy camper!!!
Okey I found the 0.59 enhanced, that worked for me. I tried other ftf files, but when I tried flashing them my device also disconnected.
EDIT: oh sorry you jave a r800x
Hi there !
Im trying to root my videotron (c6506) xperia zl with flashtool. (locked boot) I have installed the latest sdk, drivers, pc companion etc...
The computer and flashtool have no problem seeing the device. Phone have usb debug on and unknown sources ticked. But whenever im trying to root, it asks to hit restore but there is nothing to restore. If i bypass the process continue until the display option appears. I click on display, then i wait... nothing ever happens. The phone stays on this state.
i tried flashing a stock rom too, but then it ask to unplug device and hold back button etc, (says error peripheral doesnt recognize command) doesnt work either.
Ive tried another method, the script by doom. It says invalid path.
tried both on pc and mac. Same story.
Little help please ?
Also its says that device isnt unlockable or rootable ?? any way around this ?
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ok i got the stock rom to flash right. Finally. But there is an icon like 2 blue screen in notification saying : all checkpoint reached. And it wont go .. And no more developper options... ;(
iPeck said:
Hi there !
Im trying to root my videotron (c6506) xperia zl with flashtool. (locked boot) I have installed the latest sdk, drivers, pc companion etc...
The computer and flashtool have no problem seeing the device. Phone have usb debug on and unknown sources ticked. But whenever im trying to root, it asks to hit restore but there is nothing to restore. If i bypass the process continue until the display option appears. I click on display, then i wait... nothing ever happens. The phone stays on this state.
i tried flashing a stock rom too, but then it ask to unplug device and hold back button etc, (says error peripheral doesnt recognize command) doesnt work either.
Ive tried another method, the script by doom. It says invalid path.
tried both on pc and mac. Same story.
Little help please ?
Also its says that device isnt unlockable or rootable ?? any way around this ?
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ok i got the stock rom to flash right. Finally. But there is an icon like 2 blue screen in notification saying : all checkpoint reached. And it wont go .. And no more developper options... ;(
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Try Bin4rly's rooting method and you should check out the Xperia ZL forum!
and still cant root... dang
iPeck said:
and still cant root... dang
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Go over to the ZL forum or try Doomlord rooting kit it works on most Xperia devices... Ps don't have any thing running on the background while rooting
Dont have anything running in background neither on phone or comp. And i tried bin4 n doomlord too. Failed. Sometimes flashtool gives me a line when i connect the phone : non rootable. Sometimes it says it is rootable and lock icon is avail. (but still fails) Wtf... Pretty sure my carrier messed with it to give their users trouble unlocking and rooting. Device also says unlockable boot.
I dont care bout unlocking or not, i just want the root and cwm
I flashed stock 4.2.2 tru flashtool so there must be something i can do... (certainly hope)
I wounder if someone else with same device and carrier have some problems...
Thanks for the feedback guys
iPeck said:
Dont have anything running in background neither on phone or comp. And i tried bin4 n doomlord too. Failed. Sometimes flashtool gives me a line when i connect the phone : non rootable. Sometimes it says it is rootable and lock icon is avail. (but still fails) Wtf... Pretty sure my carrier messed with it to give their users trouble unlocking and rooting. Device also says unlockable boot.
I dont care bout unlocking or not, i just want the root and cwm
I flashed stock 4.2.2 tru flashtool so there must be something i can do... (certainly hope)
I wounder if someone else with same device and carrier have some problems...
Thanks for the feedback guys
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Try factory resetting and then use doomlord lastest rooting tool without running flashtool or sus or PC install all your drivers and turn on usb debug and unknown sources... thats the best advice i can offer.. let me know how it goes
Same as i tried but did not try the factory reset.. I will try again tonite.
(bangs my head off the wall)
iPeck said:
Same as i tried but did not try the factory reset.. I will try again tonite.
(bangs my head off the wall)
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check my adb status and its fine (device shown in command prompt) but i seem to lack fastboot enabling, might that be it ? how do i do that ?
heres what flashtool gives me in device check :
27/040/2013 21:40:32 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
27/040/2013 21:40:32 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
27/040/2013 21:40:35 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :
27/040/2013 21:40:35 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
27/040/2013 21:40:35 - INFO - - EP7305422S
27/040/2013 21:40:35 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
27/040/2013 21:40:35 - INFO - - none
27/040/2013 21:40:38 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
27/040/2013 21:40:40 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia ZL
27/040/2013 21:40:40 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
27/040/2013 21:40:40 - INFO - Android version : 4.2.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-gba62870 / Build number : 10.3.A.0.423
Tried everything now. Both on mac and pc.
heres what it says when i try to unlock boot :
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43/2013 22:43:51 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
27/043/2013 22:43:51 - INFO - Current device : C6506 - EP7*05*22* - 12*0-7*84_R2* - 12*6-7*97_10.3.A.0.423 - AMERICAS-LTE_10.3.A.0.423
27/043/2013 22:43:51 - INFO - Processing loader
27/043/2013 22:43:51 - INFO - Checking header
27/043/2013 22:43:51 - INFO - Flashing data
27/043/2013 22:43:52 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_5ca3 - Version : APQ8064_30 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE
27/043/2013 22:43:52 - INFO - Start Reading unit 000008B2
27/043/2013 22:43:52 - INFO - Reading TA finished.
27/043/2013 22:43:52 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/043/2013 22:43:52 - INFO - Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked
27/043/2013 22:43:52 - INFO - You can now unplug and restart your phone
Can i still unlock it with the code Sony sent me ? Im starting to get worried here
iPeck said:
Tried everything now. Both on mac and pc.
heres what it says when i try to unlock boot :
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43/2013 22:43:51 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
27/043/2013 22:43:51 - INFO - Current device : C6506 - EP7*05*22* - 12*0-7*84_R2* - 12*6-7*97_10.3.A.0.423 - AMERICAS-LTE_10.3.A.0.423
27/043/2013 22:43:51 - INFO - Processing loader
27/043/2013 22:43:51 - INFO - Checking header
27/043/2013 22:43:51 - INFO - Flashing data
27/043/2013 22:43:52 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_5ca3 - Version : APQ8064_30 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE
27/043/2013 22:43:52 - INFO - Start Reading unit 000008B2
27/043/2013 22:43:52 - INFO - Reading TA finished.
27/043/2013 22:43:52 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/043/2013 22:43:52 - INFO - Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked
27/043/2013 22:43:52 - INFO - You can now unplug and restart your phone
Can i still unlock it with the code Sony sent me ? Im starting to get worried here
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You cant unlock your bootloader...... Thats the truth of it but to download download your driver install sony update service... P.s you dont need an unlocked bootloader to root with Doomlord rooting kit... The driver is the reason your device is not rooting
michaeliya said:
You cant unlock your bootloader...... Thats the truth of it but to download download your driver install sony update service... P.s you dont need an unlocked bootloader to root with Doomlord rooting kit... The driver is the reason your device is not rooting
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Did factory reset and went tru update service. Everything is up to date phone and drivers. Im freaking out now i just want to root. whats the point if i cant root it ;(
iPeck said:
Did factory reset and went tru update service. Everything is up to date. Im freaking out now. ;(
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Why are you freaking out because... Its safe
michaeliya said:
Why are you freaking out because... Its safe
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i know its safe, rooted many models before... freaking cuz everything up to date, doomlord or neither of the rooting methods works, mac or pc.. ! Thats my point, i dont care bout unlocking boot (i tried it just for the heck of it), but i want the root cuz thats all that matters but nothing is working lol
iPeck said:
i know its safe, rooted many models before... freaking cuz everything up to date, doomlord or neither of the rooting methods works, mac or pc.. ! Thats my point, i dont care bout unlocking boot (i tried it just for the heck of it), but i want the root cuz thats all that matters lol
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Install all the drivers.... It should work
In the sdk ? I think i Did... Looks like its my carrier that blocked it. Looks like phone cant go into fastboot either...
Possible ?
Cuz sdk is up to date, drivers too, installed adb and fastboot drivers. Phone update flashed correctly and factory reset done... Root still doesnt work
iPeck said:
Cuz sdk is up to date, drivers too, installed adb and fastboot drivers. Phone update flashed correctly and factory reset done... Root still doesnt work
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What you need the most is the adb drivers for root access fastboot is for kernel changes... Post a pic of what the rooting tool says
Ok Will do. Im gonna talk with my carrier to make sure and will retry later with pics.
here. from flashtool and bin4ry. Doomlord is the same result.
at least i know my device is not hardlocked (in other terms screwed) I entered 7378423 and simlock option. My device is network locked but i have 5 remaining tries to unlock.
iPeck said:
here. from flashtool and bin4ry. Doomlord is the same result.
at least i know my device is not hardlocked (in other terms screwed) I entered 7378423 and simlock option. My device is network locked but i have 5 remaining tries to unlock.
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try using the version 17 of doomlord rooting tool close flashtool and download a file manager app to use if there's any superuser apk installed or use root checker
According to XPERIAblog, now we're able to use Flashtool for our device.
Long-term Sony Xperia users will be very familiar with Flashtool, it has been the da facto method of flashing firmware of Xperia devices to a different region. It has been around since the advent of Sony’s Android Xperia phones, but support was not added for any of the 2017 Xperia devices.
However, Flashtool developer Androxyde has updated the application to version 0.9.24.2, which now includes support for the Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact. Do note though that this new version of Flashtool has moved from Java 8 to Java 9, so you will need to run a 64-bit operating system. If you want to download the new version, click here.
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Source: http://www.xperiablog.net/2018/01/1...t-xperia-xz-premium-and-xz1-devices-0-9-24-2/
Rejoice! Thanks @Androxyde
EDIT: Relevant post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75141403&postcount=3641
Gave my thanks there, although I first saw the news from the same source as OP as well and came here to find more info.
Great news ! Thanks !
Could someone help me understand what the advantages of Flashtool are over Newflasher? I used flashtool on my old z3c...but is there a good reason to switch if newflasher works well enough?
jrbmed08 said:
Could someone help me understand what the advantages of Flashtool are over Newflasher? I used flashtool on my old z3c...but is there a good reason to switch if newflasher works well enough?
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I think it's just nice and convenient because it's a one-stop shop for flashing xperia devices... it includes xperifirm and such, and has checkboxes for you to remove userdata.sin etc, so you don't actually have to go and do it yourself. Probably just preference and habit. If you're totally fine with newflasher I don't think there's any difference.
I've tried unsucessfully to download 9.24.2 version, can you tell me why ?
Nothing happen when i click on "Get it".
francois64 said:
I've tried unsucessfully to download 9.24.2 version, can you tell me why ?
Nothing happen when i click on "Get it".
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The "Get it" link links to the download page you're already on, of course "nothing happens".
You need to click on one of the 3 links with your OS description, like "Windows", then decide if you want to download via BT or file host.
OK thanks
My US version XZ1c arrived Wednesday afternoon and I'm fairly new to the whole flashing scene (unrootable Samsung phones and locked bootloaders all my Android life, yay....), so forgive my stupidity. I've followed the guide on XperiaFirmware.com up to part C, which says to install drivers for Flashtool. I believe I've got Flashtool working right now, but I don't know what else I'm supposed to do. Are the drivers located somewhere not on the site, or are they included in the 47.1.A.12.34 folder from XperiaFirmware? I see it contains the newflasher program in there, but I don't understand what the other files are for.
CMT 1412-4444 'Fours' said:
My US version XZ1c arrived Wednesday afternoon and I'm fairly new to the whole flashing scene (unrootable Samsung phones and locked bootloaders all my Android life, yay....), so forgive my stupidity. I've followed the guide on XperiaFirmware.com up to part C, which says to install drivers for Flashtool. I believe I've got Flashtool working right now, but I don't know what else I'm supposed to do. Are the drivers located somewhere not on the site, or are they included in the 47.1.A.12.34 folder from XperiaFirmware? I see it contains the newflasher program in there, but I don't understand what the other files are for.
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In the install folder for the Flashtool should be a folder called Drivers. Inside that there is an .exe you should run that will install the drivers you need. When you run it you need to select the flashtool drivers from the option as well as the drivers for your model of phone, usually down towards the bottom of the list. If you are running Windows 10 then you will need to disable driver signature checking before trying to run this file. (boot into safe mode and look under advanced menu).
Download the firmware you want to install with Xperiafirm, put it in the flashtool firmware folder.
Run the program, slect the lightning bolt, select the firmware, press ok. It will then start building the image. Then it will ask you to connect your phone.
Make sure your phone is powered off completely. Then plug the USB in whilst holding the volume down button (the led should turn green), Flashtool will recognise the phone, you can let go of the volume button and let Flashtool do it's job.
Edit: having used both Newfalsher and Flashtool, I think Newflasher is easier, but you're already there now so you may as well carry on.
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In the install folder for the Flashtool should be a folder called Drivers. Inside that there is an .exe you should run that will install the drivers you need. When you run it you need to select the flashtool drivers from the option as well as the drivers for your model of phone, usually down towards the bottom of the list. If you are running Windows 10 then you will need to disable driver signature checking before trying to run this file. (boot into safe mode and look under advanced menu).
Download the firmware you want to install with Xperiafirm, put it in the flashtool firmware folder.
Run the program, slect the lightning bolt, select the firmware, press ok. It will then start building the image. Then it will ask you to connect your phone.
Make sure your phone is powered off completely. Then plug the USB in whilst holding the volume down button (the led should turn green), Flashtool will recognise the phone, you can let go of the volume button and let Flashtool do it's job.
Edit: having used both Newfalsher and Flashtool, I think Newflasher is easier, but you're already there now so you may as well carry on.
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I went ahead with Newflasher since the guide is much easier. +1 Thanks
I recently used Flashtool to flash my USA-purchased XZ1C to the .75 Customised DE firmware, and the process was about as simple and straightforward as I can imagine. I also like that provision of the firmware locator is built-in to the Flashtool installation, and the downloaded firmware archive contains a script which puts everything into place for flashing. By default, all user data and settings appear to be maintained. The only thing that might be confusing is that the dialog that pops up indicating it's time to connect the phone only refers to 2011 and 2012 models (both X Compact and XZ1 Compact use the 2012 method). Otherwise, everything proceeds smoothly. Have others had similar positive (or negative) experiences with Flashtool?
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By default, all user data and settings appear to be maintained.
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So even the apps, data, etc. remains, like when you update OTA ? I am considering updating my (very outdated) firmware without waiting for it to come from Sony, but I don't want to reinstall and reconfigure everything.
@jeff9891
As I indicated previously, nothing seems to have been lost when I used flashtool to install firmware. Of course I can't guarantee that you'll have exactly the same experience, but I have updated both an Xperia xz1 Compact and an Xperia X compact and have not lost any data. In any case I would advise backing up with Xperia companion first.
Thanks, I'll try it this week-end and report, if no OTA update arrives beforehand.
I must be dumb, but I can't find XZ1C in the list in "Flashtool-drivers.exe". Flashtools thereforce recognizes some device is connected, yet it does not display the device's name like it is supposed to do so as far as I read in tutos (even if the program says "driver installed : true") :
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09/008/2018 12:08:31 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.24.4 built on 01-02-2018 22:15:00
(...)
09/009/2018 12:09:10 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
09/009/2018 12:09:10 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
09/025/2018 12:25:57 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :
09/025/2018 12:25:57 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_01F4\BH9043YQ9E Driver installed : true
09/025/2018 12:25:57 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
09/025/2018 12:25:57 - INFO - - none
09/025/2018 12:25:57 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
09/025/2018 12:25:57 - INFO - - none
Sharing some XZ1C flashing process tips for those who may have to cope with the same problems I did.
1) There are no XZ1C dedicated drivers in the drivers.exe that comes with flashtools. Just select the generic "Flashmode drivers" in the list. Still necessary to install them before flashing, though.
2) It is normal that flashtools does not display your device name in its consol as it was supposed to do so with previous phones models. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctqKNAzrKpQ
3) Xperifirm (= the program to grab your phone's latest stock ROM from Sony) is integrated into flashtools. Click the "XF" logo in the top bar, then find your model and download it. It will automatically make it usable in flashtools without fiddling with the files.
4) Follow the general tutorial for flashing: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343 . To enter flash mode with XZ1C, you can follow this tuto : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eid4PApHffg Be aware that your screen will stay black in this mode, but your LED will turn green.
5) Once you plug the phone in flash mode, again, nothing will happen on the phone's screen, but you can follow the flashing on flashtools terminal. Do not be surprised (as I was) if the program does not indicate "flashing completed" or something like that. Just leave the phone and the computer until you obtain this (took like 10 minutes for me):
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09/023/2018 17:23:49 - INFO - Sending Sync
09/026/2018 17:26:01 - INFO - Sync status : OKAY
09/026/2018 17:26:01 - INFO - Sending powerdown
09/026/2018 17:26:01 - INFO - powerdown status : OKAY
09/026/2018 17:26:05 - INFO - Device disconnected
09/026/2018 17:26:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Then you can just unplug it and turn it on.
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Sharing some XZ1C flashing process tips for those who may have to cope with the same problems I did.
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Then you can just unplug it and turn it on.
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Yes; one difference in my experience with flashtool might have been due to the fact that I had connected my XZ1C to my PC (Windows 10) using Xperia Companion first. I think that ensured that the proper Sony drivers would be in place before attempting to use flashtool. But I'm not sure.
In any case, I have restored the default USA firmware to the XZ1C, as using DE or UK, etc. seemed to restrict my ability to send group text messages (has to do with USA carrier protocols, I guess), and I don't need a fingerprint sensor at this time.
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Yes; one difference in my experience with flashtool might have been due to the fact that I had connected my XZ1C to my PC (Windows 10) using Xperia Companion first. I think that ensured that the proper Sony drivers would be in place before attempting to use flashtool. But I'm not sure.
In any case, I have restored the default USA firmware to the XZ1C, as using DE or UK, etc. seemed to restrict my ability to send group text messages (has to do with USA carrier protocols, I guess), and I don't need a fingerprint sensor at this time.
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I also used Xperia Companion beforehand on Windows 10, but I had to add the drivers nonetheless. Unsure of the reason it worked for you here. Future flashers will know both ways, though
With Customized_DE (before and after flashing), fingerprint sensor still works for me. Not quite sure, but I believe there are legal restrictions about that in the USA ? As for group text message, I have not tried yet. You mean sending a text to multiple people, or having actual synchronized group discussion using texts ? I thought it was impossible.
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[...] As for group text message, I have not tried yet. You mean sending a text to multiple people, or having actual synchronized group discussion using texts ? I thought it was impossible.
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What I meant was:
Sending a text (with or without image) to a group of people, and have everyone see everyone's replies.
This seems only to be possible (when used in USA on AT&T carrier) when I have the default USA firmware flashed onto the phone. If I use the DE firmware, for instance, I can send a "mass message" to multiple recipients, but then cannot attach an image, and all subsequent replies are private, i.e. between two parties.