Hi, I have several questions about flashing a ICS beta kernel on my arc s
I have android 2.3.4 ...42, rooted by superoneclickv2+busybox+cwm, Im trying to install this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514849
to use with this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540072
But when I try to flash by fastboot I get this log
2/024/2012 01:24:13 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
12/024/2012 01:24:19 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
12/024/2012 01:24:19 - INFO - Connected device : LT18
12/024/2012 01:24:19 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.0 (2011-08-14 23:46:58 CDT) multi-call binary.
12/024/2012 01:24:19 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
12/024/2012 01:24:41 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
12/025/2012 01:25:24 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
12/025/2012 01:25:24 - INFO - Device Status: ADB mode
12/025/2012 01:25:27 - INFO - Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via ADB)
12/025/2012 01:25:28 - INFO - Device will soon enter fastboot mode
12/025/2012 01:25:29 - INFO - Device disconnected
12/025/2012 01:25:30 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
12/025/2012 01:25:33 - INFO - Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via Fastboot)
12/025/2012 01:25:33 - INFO - Device will soon reboot back into fastboot mode
12/025/2012 01:25:34 - INFO - Device disconnected
12/025/2012 01:25:36 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
12/025/2012 01:25:40 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Flashtool\firmwares\boot.img
12/025/2012 01:25:40 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
12/025/2012 01:25:40 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (5850 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.001s
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What Im doing wrong?
I dont know if my bootloader is unlocked or not, if I press *#*#7378423#*#*
it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes"
Im very confused about this because somewhere in this forum I read that if you root your phone then bootloader get unlock...
Please help me, flashing my brothers x10 was soo easy with .ftf files, but I really dont know how to flash .img kernels or if my bootloader still locked
Need a guide for noobs
or should I wait until sony releases ICS update?
Rooting doesnt unlock the bootloader.. Is ur bootloader unlocked? how did u do it? SE has given official instructions on how to unlock the bootloader..
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
R u trying to flash this Kernel via the Flash tool software? I would suggest you to connect ur cell in the fastboot mode.
Switch it off and connect it to PC via USB by pressing the menu button (A blue LED will be seen)
U need to have working fastboot for that..
http://www.mediafire.com/?b2of5mpqi2bwczt
Extract this file and when u'll connect ur cell to PC as stated above, for the first time, it will ask for drivers... browse to the USB driver folder which is in the .rar file.
Once u r done with the unlocking bootloader, download the kernel img file and save it in the folder where fastboot.exe is.
Now open the command promt (if u r using windows 7, just press shift and do a right click, select open command prompt here from the menu) and go to the fastboot folder in the cmd. once u r on the path of fastboot. Enter following commands :
fastboot flash boot KernelFile.img (ur copied kernel file)
it will start flashing the kernel, once it is done, type following
fastboot reboot
Ur cell be restarted, when u'll c the kernel booting, keep pressing the volume button to go into the recovery mode..
I cant be held responsible if u damage ur device!!!
Hit thanks if I helped u..
same issue
so ive tried everything i can come across to figure out why it gives me the same error. my bootloader is unlocked and phone is rooted. but i still get the phone must be rooted message no matter what i do and its so irritating cuz i want to put miui on it but cant for the life of me flash anything except stock roms. fastboot not working for me at all. any help please
edit
even though store claimed it to be unlocked the bootloader was not phone just wasnt branded to any carrier so had to unlock the bootloader and everything is glorious now:}
iKevinShah said:
I have got the same stuff (but on my xperia neo)
same exact problem.
The is nothing with bootloader or root, i guess
what my experience is, when i open with cmd in windows and type fastboot devices, i get none but in flashtool it recognised the device in fastboot.
Do you also have the same status as this ?
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Seriously bro.. you're doing something wrong.. once install all the drivers and execute this command..
Fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
If u get 0.3 or something its all fine..
Don't forget to hit 'THANKS' if I helped..
Sent from my Xperia Pro using XDA
You need to unlock your bootloader....
unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
I has the same problem, after unlock bootloader, its fine!
I solve it
Overdose1986 said:
Hi, I have several questions about flashing a ICS beta kernel on my arc s
I have android 2.3.4 ...42, rooted by superoneclickv2+busybox+cwm, Im trying to install this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514849
to use with this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540072
But when I try to flash by fastboot I get this log
What Im doing wrong?
I dont know if my bootloader is unlocked or not, if I press *#*#7378423#*#*
it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes"
Im very confused about this because somewhere in this forum I read that if you root your phone then bootloader get unlock...
Please help me, flashing my brothers x10 was soo easy with .ftf files, but I really dont know how to flash .img kernels or if my bootloader still locked
Need a guide for noobs
or should I wait until sony releases ICS update?
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Hi,after "BootLoader" again,it's OK.I hope it's useful for U.
i have the same problem
it says that you device must be rooted
and i have my xperia ray rooted and unlocked bootloader
please help me to solve this problem:crying:
I cannot unlock the bootloader
I do have the same problem, my device is rooted as per doomlord method and I when I try to install a custum kernel I too get the error
failed remote the device must be rooted first.
Also I could not unlock the bootloader when I try the steps mentioned in sony website, I got the unlock code and it says " need a unlocked device" while I try to unlock the bootloader: fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x<unlockcode>
mail_venu said:
I do have the same problem, my device is rooted as per doomlord method and I when I try to install a custum kernel I too get the error
failed remote the device must be rooted first.
Also I could not unlock the bootloader when I try the steps mentioned in sony website, I got the unlock code and it says " need a unlocked device" while I try to unlock the bootloader: fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x<unlockcode>
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Put the unlock code in the command, enter it, while having phone in fastboot mode, and bootloader should get unlocked. That is only if you do have SIM-unlocked phone, that is no SIM-lock.
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same problem
Overdose1986 said:
Hi, I have several questions about flashing a ICS beta kernel on my arc s
I have android 2.3.4 ...42, rooted by superoneclickv2+busybox+cwm, Im trying to install this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514849
to use with this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540072
But when I try to flash by fastboot I get this log
What Im doing wrong?
I dont know if my bootloader is unlocked or not, if I press *#*#7378423#*#*
it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes"
Im very confused about this because somewhere in this forum I read that if you root your phone then bootloader get unlock...
Please help me, flashing my brothers x10 was soo easy with .ftf files, but I really dont know how to flash .img kernels or if my bootloader still locked
Need a guide for noobs
or should I wait until sony releases ICS update?
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same problem, who to fix?
joaoandre23 said:
same problem, who to fix?
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Download the lastest flashtool available, now allows you to flash .img kernels
joaoandre23 said:
same problem, who to fix?
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Rooting does not unlock your bootloader. They are not even related to each other!
There is a big difference between "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes" and "Bootloader unlocked: Yes". I think you understand the difference.
Unlock bootloader and then try to flash kernel again.
Someguyfromhell said:
Put the unlock code in the command, enter it, while having phone in fastboot mode, and bootloader should get unlocked. That is only if you do have SIM-unlocked phone, that is no SIM-lock.
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That's right.
The whole process look like (with my phone:
Code:
E:\Download\Mobile\Xperia>fastboot devices
CB5121CFWR&ZLP fastboot
E:\Download\Mobile\Xperia>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
version: 0.5
finished. total time: 0.001s
E:\Download\Mobile\Xperia>fastboot flash boot boot.img
sending 'boot' (8617 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.005s
E:\Download\Mobile\Xperia>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xUNLOCK-KEY
...
(bootloader) Unlock phone requested
OKAY [ 0.500s]
finished. total time: 0.501s
E:\Download\Mobile\Xperia>fastboot flash boot boot.img
sending 'boot' (8617 KB)...
(bootloader) USB download speed was 20960kB/s
OKAY [ 0.438s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Flash of partition 'boot' requested
(bootloader) S1 partID 0x00000003, block 0x0000d000-0x00014fff
(bootloader) Erase operation complete, 0 bad blocks encountered
(bootloader) Flashing...
(bootloader) Flash operation complete
OKAY [ 0.482s]
finished. total time: 0.922s
E:\Download\Mobile\Xperia>
mandarjoshiin said:
Rooting doesnt unlock the bootloader.. Is ur bootloader unlocked? how did u do it? SE has given official instructions on how to unlock the bootloader..
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
R u trying to flash this Kernel via the Flash tool software? I would suggest you to connect ur cell in the fastboot mode.
Switch it off and connect it to PC via USB by pressing the menu button (A blue LED will be seen)
U need to have working fastboot for that..
http://www.mediafire.com/?b2of5mpqi2bwczt
Extract this file and when u'll connect ur cell to PC as stated above, for the first time, it will ask for drivers... browse to the USB driver folder which is in the .rar file.
Once u r done with the unlocking bootloader, download the kernel img file and save it in the folder where fastboot.exe is.
Now open the command promt (if u r using windows 7, just press shift and do a right click, select open command prompt here from the menu) and go to the fastboot folder in the cmd. once u r on the path of fastboot. Enter following commands :
fastboot flash boot KernelFile.img (ur copied kernel file)
it will start flashing the kernel, once it is done, type following
fastboot reboot
Ur cell be restarted, when u'll c the kernel booting, keep pressing the volume button to go into the recovery mode..
I cant be held responsible if u damage ur device!!!
Hit thanks if I helped u..
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can you re-upload the files you uploaded on mediafire please?
isko95 said:
can you re-upload the files you uploaded on mediafire please?
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Can you use the search button please?
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Solved
I was having the same problem and it was due locked bootloader
then i unlocked the bootloader and every thing goes fine
so, dudes, I had the same problem... beyond others
the situation is: YOUR BOOTLOADER LOOKS LIKE UNLOCKED,
BUT IT ISN'T!!
When you rooted your phone, the rooting method modificated this notification. But the true story is that you need to go to Sony website and claim your BOOTLOADER UNLOCK CODE.
Unless you do this, you'll never flash any thing on your smartphone.
Hugs and kisses!!
Hey i had sucessfully unlocked the bootloader on my Xperia Pro, however the speaker broke and i had to send the phone to service. So i relocked the bootloader by flashing a flt found here the file is called Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf
*I cant post links yet*.
Today i got my phone back, the service replaced the speaker on the phone, so now it works =D
However i can't no longer unlock the bootloader - here's how i have done.
1) i have installed the fastboot drivers from the FlashTool drivers.
2) Ive followed the intrsuctions given by Sony Ericsson, i entered my IMEI key
and were returmed an unlock-key to unlock the bootloader
3) Rooting Status in the Service menu says:
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
4) ive ran fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version and i were returned 0.3
5) The last step ive ran fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY were KEY is the key i got from Sony Ericsson,
however i am being returned this
(bootloader) Unlock phone requested
FAILED (remote: oem unlock failed!)
finished. total time: 0.004s
What am i doing wrong?
I've installed all the correct drivers and followed all the instructions, typed in 'fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version' in cmd and it responds correctly, but when I type 'fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x8953C6AC2154D8C9' to unlock the bootloader, it always gives me the same error;
FAILED <remote: oem unlock failed!>
can someone help me?
in dialer: *#*#SERVICE#*#* > service info > configuration > Rooting status. whats written under it? whats phone model r800(?)?
Try flash tool
Sent from my R800x using xda premium
I used xda rom hub to unlock my booloader.
Sent from my Xperia Play
Stevethemann said:
I've installed all the correct drivers and followed all the instructions, typed in 'fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version' in cmd and it responds correctly, but when I type 'fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x8953C6AC2154D8C9' to unlock the bootloader, it always gives me the same error;
FAILED <remote: oem unlock failed!>
can someone help me?
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Have you double checked your unlock code? Or have you checked the root status like darkharbinger81 said. Both are common mistakes. Very easy to check too.
Bootloader unlocked: Yes.
R800i
Android version 4.0.2.a.0.42
Do I need to root it first? And the same error surfaces for my Xperia Sola... MT27i, stock 6.1.1.B.1.54, BL unlock: yes
Stevethemann said:
Bootloader unlocked: Yes.
R800i
Android version 4.0.2.a.0.42
Do I need to root it first? And the same error surfaces for my Xperia Sola... MT27i, stock 6.1.1.B.1.54, BL unlock: yes
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Stevethemann said:
I've installed all the correct drivers and followed all the instructions, typed in 'fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version' in cmd and it responds correctly, but when I type 'fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x8953C6AC2154D8C9' to unlock the bootloader, it always gives me the same error;
FAILED <remote: oem unlock failed!>
can someone help me?
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Check (and doublecheck) what IMEI number you entered in Sony's site.
Type in dialer *#*# 7378423#*#* , go to service info> configuration and check your IMEI.
And IMPORTANT, that number will be 15 digits, but in Sony's site for bootloader unlocking you enter only 14 digits (ignore last digit)
If that fail, try some other thing:
-put usb cable in back usb ports of your motherboard
-try different usb cable
And finaly, as i recall, try by typing 0xfce instead of 0x0fce ( 'fastboot.exe -i 0xfce oem unlock 0xKEY)
Okay I went through the whole procedure again, double checked everything, the website gave me a different code and it worked this time. Thanks everybody!
Hi there,
I try to install lineageos on my xperia xz2 compact but i dont manage to get the bootloader unlocked.
The rooting status says : Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes. so i thought it should be fine but in fastboot mode the command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock <unlockcode>
gives me:
Code:
...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.069s
I tried with flashtool (found this in some forums) but i get some error as well. Even though i am not sure to use this program properly and I also got some
"No device is registered in Flashtool. You can only flash devices."
error message there.
any ideas?
problem solved, I didn't know that I would have to enable "oem unlock" in the device's developper options. what a fail..