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Need help updating..

Hi,
My r800i runs 2.3.3 build 3.0 stock rom and doomlords kernel.
I know I'm quite slow, but now I want to update to build 4.0, xloud sounds interesting.
so, just want to confirm what to do
1. Flash a 4.0 stock rom
2. Flash doom lord's newest kernel
And I'm done?
Also, I have made a nandroid. Will it restore all my contacts etc when I restore from build 4.0?
Will restoring somehow cause me to go back to 3.0?
Please point me in the right direction.
PS : not sure if it was clear enough but my bootloader is unlocked.

LemonPlusTea said:
Hi,
My r800i runs 2.3.3 build 3.0 stock rom and doomlords kernel.
I know I'm quite slow, but now I want to update to build 4.0, xloud sounds interesting.
so, just want to confirm what to do
1. Flash a 4.0 stock rom
2. Flash doom lord's newest kernel
And I'm done?
Also, I have made a nandroid. Will it restore all my contacts etc when I restore from build 4.0?
Will restoring somehow cause me to go back to 3.0?
Please point me in the right direction.
PS : not sure if it was clear enough but my bootloader is unlocked.
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If you flash the latest FW using flashtool. You can update without using data. Rememeber if you have an unlocked bootloader, Never update using SEUS or OTA

AndroHero said:
If you flash the latest FW using flashtool. You can update without using data. Rememeber if you have an unlocked bootloader, Never update using SEUS or OTA
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Without using data? I'm not entirely sure what you mean...
Also, I've seen enough warnings to know I can't do that.
So is that the correct way to update?

LemonPlusTea said:
Without using data? I'm not entirely sure what you mean...
Also, I've seen enough warnings to know I can't do that.
So is that the correct way to update?
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Right download flashtool from here:
http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G (Your AV may moan of a virus, Mine did, dont worry it's a false positive i promise)
and download the 4.0.A.2.368 UK .tft file from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221105
Right now unpack flashtool and the .tft file. Place the .tft file in the folder that says "firmware"
Install the gordons gate flash drivers that come with the flashtool package. once installed run flashtool.
choose flash and pick the firmware package. Now look closely, There is a box that says something like wipe data (I'm not sure i can't remember) Anyway just untick it.
All you have to do now it follow onscreen instructions and wait

AndroHero said:
Right download flashtool from here:
http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G (Your AV may moan of a virus, Mine did, dont worry it's a false positive i promise)
and download the 4.0.A.2.368 UK .tft file from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221105
Right now unpack flashtool and the .tft file. Place the .tft file in the folder that says "firmware"
Install the gordons gate flash drivers that come with the flashtool package. once installed run flashtool.
choose flash and pick the firmware package. Now look closely, There is a box that says something like wipe data (I'm not sure i can't remember) Anyway just untick it.
All you have to do now it follow onscreen instructions and wait
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I always thought we would have to wipe to avoid any errors..
Thanks for the time though!

LemonPlusTea said:
I always thought we would have to wipe to avoid any errors..
Thanks for the time though!
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Nope there is no need, Because you are only flashing /system /misc and /boot partitons

AndroHero said:
Nope there is no need, Because you are only flashing /system /misc and /boot partitons
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Thank you!
Will try updating first thing tomorrow. Its like 12am here.. Already 22 hours without sleep.. Stupid exams..

LemonPlusTea said:
Thank you!
Will try updating first thing tomorrow. Its like 12am here.. Already 22 hours without sleep.. Stupid exams..
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I feel sorry for you I'm glad i'm waaaay to old for exams

Hey, congrats on the 4k posts

Logseman said:
Hey, congrats on the 4k posts
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haha I would'nt of even noticed if you did'nt point it out Not bad in just over a year

Help! I followed your instructions but the flashtool ended up with an error
04/029/2011 09:29:22 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
04/029/2011 09:29:22 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&EFC90A&0&8
04/029/2011 09:29:22 - INFO - Start Flashing
04/029/2011 09:29:22 - INFO - VER="R9A021";DATE="20110128";TIME="11:49:00";
04/029/2011 09:29:23 - INFO - Flashing loader
04/029/2011 09:29:25 - INFO - PROT_VER="03";DATE="20110217";TIME="15:47:00";VER="R4A066";CXC="1234-5769";TYPE="S1_LOADER";UNIQUE_DEV_ID="B6BBEFD3805FA2193F75691B0963961994057D18";SEC_LOCK_STATUS="LOCKED";OTP_DATA="4B6D7100471404C815040428FFA2F22DB001002000000000";IMEI="35730204183887";AID_VERSION="0004";EROM_AID="0001";LOADER_AID="0001";SW_AID="0001";CUST_AID="0001";SIM_LOCK_AID="0001";HWCONF_AID="0001";PROD_ID="0001";ACTIVE_LOADER_AID="0001";MEMDEVS="02:00:002C:00B3:0000:00002000:00020000:00000800:00000040,03:03:001B:534D:0010:0001DA60:00010000:00000200";MAN_ID="002C";DEV_ID="00B3";SIN_VER="0001";AID_TAMP="NOT_TAMPERED";MAX_PKT_SZ="00010000";AUTH_LEVEL="NONE";AUTH_MET="0001";CARD_PRESENT="YES";CARD_SIZE="8GB";CARD_DATA="UHJvZE5vPTEyNDktNzI2Mg1Qcm9kUmV2PVI1QQ1Db3BpZWRCeXRlcz0xNjYzNTY0NjA2DUNvcGllZEZpbGVzPTE2NTU0DUNvcGllZERpcnM9MTE2DU9yZGVyPTkwMTY3ODAtMTAN";LOADER_ROOT="S1_Loader_Root_773f";EROM_ROOT="S1_EROM_Root_d601";SW_ROOT="S1_SW_Root_883f";CUST_ROOT="S1_Cust_Root_9603";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_c422";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_08af";BIM_STATE="DISABLED";
04/029/2011 09:29:25 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:28 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:30 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:30 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:31 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:32 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:32 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:43 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:45 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
04/029/2011 09:29:54 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
04/029/2011 09:29:54 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
04/029/2011 09:29:54 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
04/029/2011 09:29:54 - INFO - Then go to application settings
04/029/2011 09:29:54 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
Now my phone refuses to boot up, only a phone with a yellow exclaimation mark in a triangle shows after the sony erricson logo. Please help !

Forget it.. After 1 hour of wildgoose chase
I ...
Relocked BL
SEUS updated back to 2.3.3 Build 3.0
Re-unlocked BL
Reflashed Doom's V2
Restored using NANdroid.
Thanks for teaching me to update anyway.
Maybe its my com's problem. both com and laptop can't flash successfully
Well, I'll just stay on 2.3.3 build 3.0 [:

Sorry dude i was not here, there is another way but i dont know how well it will work. If you download 7-zip and unzip the .tft file. Inside the extracted folder you will find a file called "system.sin." Now you can flash that from fastboot like an .img, with the command "fastboot flash system system.sin."
Only problem with this method is you do not get new baseband/radio. But if you try it and signal is crap you can always revert back to .145 firmware
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk

AndroHero said:
Sorry dude i was not here, there is another way but i dont know how well it will work. If you download 7-zip and unzip the .tft file. Inside the extracted folder you will find a file called "system.sin." Now you can flash that from fastboot like an .img, with the command "fastboot flash system system.sin."
Only problem with this method is you do not get new baseband/radio. But if you try it and signal is crap you can always revert back to .145 firmware
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
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It's ok didn't expect any help, for at least hours anyway..sucks living so many timezones away from help lines.. Haha.. Back to normal after restoring from a nandroid made 3 days ago, no harm done.
Is there an alternative to flash tool ?
Because I really want the october update when it arrives.. Heh
Is relocking bl updating by seus and unlocking the only way to go if I want to keep my o/c
capability?

LemonPlusTea said:
It's ok didn't expect any help, for at least hours anyway..sucks living so many timezones away from help lines.. Haha.. Back to normal after restoring from a nandroid made 3 days ago, no harm done.
Is there an alternative to flash tool ?
Because I really want the october update when it arrives.. Heh
Is relocking bl updating by seus and unlocking the only way to go if I want to keep my o/c
capability?
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Yeah you can relock bootloader. Update with SEUS, unlock bootloader again and flash custom kernel I have seen people have thoes flashtool issue you had. It's a shame because flashtool always worked great for me
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk

AndroHero said:
Yeah you can relock bootloader. Update with SEUS, unlock bootloader again and flash custom kernel I have seen people have thoes flashtool issue you had. It's a shame because flashtool always worked great for me
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
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Sounds like a long process but ok
And when I update to another version lets say 2.3.4, in october, the nandroid which I made in 2.3.3, will it work and allow me to stay at 2.3.4?

LemonPlusTea said:
Sounds like a long process but ok
And when I update to another version lets say 2.3.4, in october, the nandroid which I made in 2.3.3, will it work and allow me to stay at 2.3.4?
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You can restored nandroids at any time and they will still work, you can do and advanced restore. And just restored /data/ partition

AndroHero said:
You can restored nandroids at any time and they will still work, you can do and advanced restore. And just restored /data/ partition
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Will keep that in mind..
Too bad the 4.0 build update hasn't reached me yet.
It's ok. I'll stick to my earphones.

LemonPlusTea said:
Will keep that in mind..
Too bad the 4.0 build update hasn't reached me yet.
It's ok. I'll stick to my earphones.
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What model of play do you have?
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AndroHero said:
What model of play do you have?
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R800 i, though I don't think the problem is due to model o.o

Xperia ArcS get bricked during update.. please help..

got my self experia arc s yesterday, connected the phone to computer and followed what it said on screen that installing pc software, then get myself into update step. During the setup, it said unable to set up and the phone now keep showing "a warning triangle with a yellow exclamation mark and telephone symbol"
I have no idea what to do pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee..... help me

Just install the update again with SEUS or use the repair option in PCC.
Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk

thank you, problem sorted out by using flash.

Should we refuse the update whenever we get the notification for unrooted Arc S?
Planning to get an Arc S this month,I am just a little worried if update notifications might brick the phone.

i have the same issue except seus says installation failed

Xperia Arc S stops after sony ericsson screen with a Exclamation mark
rkanwar said:
i have the same issue except seus says installation failed
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I have the same issue tried to repair using SEUS no go .
Have unlocked the boot laoder as SEUS does not accept updates i have reloaded the boot loader as mentioned in the Xda forum about how to reloack the boot loader.
Please help as I cannot flash using flah tool or by using the SEUS have tried using fast boot too but no luck.
Just stops at boot screen and does not proceed.With flash tool gives as below
9603";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_c422";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_08af";BIM_STATE="DISABLED";
09/024/2012 14:24:28 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
09/024/2012 14:24:31 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
09/024/2012 14:24:33 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
09/024/2012 14:24:33 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
09/024/2012 14:24:34 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
09/024/2012 14:24:35 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
09/024/2012 14:24:35 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
09/024/2012 14:24:44 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
09/025/2012 14:25:40 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
09/027/2012 14:27:42 - INFO - Flashing userdata.sin
09/027/2012 14:27:42 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to init erase";
09/027/2012 14:27:42 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
09/027/2012 14:27:42 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
09/028/2012 14:28:18 - INFO - Log written to Z:\andrid xperia update firmware\Firmware flashing tools\Flash tool latest 6.0.6\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-03-09_02-23-54.log
Please help !!!!

I have the same problem and have tried various solutions suggested on here, all to no avail. Can some kind person break it down in simple steps for me, I would be eternally grateful.

Had the same issue to get to .62.
I unlocked the bootloader and flashed ICS beta

The key is by using the flashtool if you want to

Do NOT use OTA update nor SEUS if you unlocked your bootloader. Its common that you will brick your phone. And if you want to remove the message from your phone just freeze the update service apk using titanium backup or any other application that can freeze applications.

Unable to Flash firmware on ARC S .
Grimmyreapzky said:
The key is by using the flashtool if you want to
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All I see when I boot the device is
"a warning triangle with a yellow exclamation mark and telephone symbol"
I cannot flash the firmware via flash tool latest not the old version .
Whats the best way to bring back the ARC S to life.
Please help as I am not able to proceed any further as I am lost .

santsplen said:
All I see when I boot the device is
"a warning triangle with a yellow exclamation mark and telephone symbol"
I cannot flash the firmware via flash tool latest not the old version .
Whats the best way to bring back the ARC S to life.
Please help as I am not able to proceed any further as I am lost .
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I'm guessing this response might be a bit late but I recently had this. Tried so many different things including flashing different ROMs with fastboot. Eventually used the "unbrick ota ROM" trick and it worked.have a quick search and u will find it on the forum somewhere.

Phone Unbricked again with sucess
Hi guys i want to share some information who was useful for me with Xperia Arc S 12w07 :
Important : Dont make normal updates with SEUS ou PCC if your phone was unlocked by other tool, because you will brick the phone, you need to start using other firmwares, but ask for opinions first..
After Alejandrissimo unbrick my phone, the phone ask me to do update to new version, so i click yes to make thet update, and after 5 seconds gave me one error in update, so my phone was dead again with yellow triangle with one phone, so i talk to alejandrissimo again and he gave one file to fix the phone again with Flashtool, so i will share with you ok, but i think i already saw this file in other post..
Steps :
1º - Install Flashtool - flashtool-0.9.10.1
1.1º - Google and find this file : " [Xperia Device] flashmode & fastboot driver bundle " and install all..
2º - Install all Drivers
3º - In flashtool be sure if the drivers already installed, sometimes the file install but in pc need to install more with the phone connected
4º - Select Flash Mode
5º - Put the fix file in folder firmware of flastool, and you can delete the other file x10 in the same folder you dont need.
6º - In " Program Files\Flashtool\devices\LT18 " you have this file loader.sin, when you try to flash if he give this error : " cant find loader_unlocked.sin ", then you need to rename the " loader.sin " file to " loader_unlocked.sin", and then flash again, and will work..
If was simple bick like my phone it will be fix it, maybe for other phones is the same, check the devices folder for the files and if you need to rename like i did...
Hope this help for some people ok..:good:
Now i need to update to new version of android, but i need to see what is the correct file to flash or i will brick my phone again..
Tks to Alejandrissimo again, he teach me to do that.. :fingers-crossed:

Mine got bricked but i could solve the problem flashing the stock .587 ROM with Flashtool. There are some "how to root" posts with the ROM tft

dumodal said:
Mine got bricked but i could solve the problem flashing the stock .587 ROM with Flash tool. There are some "how to root" posts with the ROM tft
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flashed the ICS .587 ROM with Flash tool and rooted and installed cwm via x-parts and installed the Xperia Ultimate 3.0.2 and its working like a charm .Had the phone bricked for a year and had lost hope of being able to revive it back,With your support got it back working.
Thanks for all your support guys you rock

Install cwm on Xperia Arc S
santsplen said:
flashed the ICS .587 ROM with Flash tool and rooted and installed cwm via x-parts and installed the Xperia Ultimate 3.0.2 and its working like a charm .Had the phone bricked for a year and had lost hope of being able to revive it back,With your support got it back working.
Thanks for all your support guys you rock
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had lot of apk's installed and was multitasking and again the phone rebooted and got stuck @ sony logo.
Tried loading the kernel with cwm built in i.e. 4.1.b.587 with cwm from fast boot this phone is not rooted but the Xperia Ultimate HD is rooted .
Bootloader is unlocked on mt Arc S.
Reloaded the stock Rom , rooted using Doomlord method and was still unable to flash a new kernel .
Tried this
1-Turn off phone
2-Hold down menu key and turn on Connect the usb to computer and led is blue.
3- Got to fastboot folder and type command fastboot flash boot abc.img (abc is the kernel image name) I get device must be rooted.Where as the Xperia Ultimate HD is already prerooted .Please help as I dont have any recover installed now as installing Xparts works only on stock kernel and it installs it on system partition.Any other method to install cwm via flashtool on boot/recovery partition.
Please help.

santsplen said:
had lot of apk's installed and was multitasking and again the phone rebooted and got stuck @ sony logo.
Tried loading the kernel with cwm built in i.e. 4.1.b.587 with cwm from fast boot this phone is not rooted but the Xperia Ultimate HD is rooted .
Bootloader is unlocked on mt Arc S.
Reloaded the stock Rom , rooted using Doomlord method and was still unable to flash a new kernel .
Tried this
1-Turn off phone
2-Hold down menu key and turn on Connect the usb to computer and led is blue.
3- Got to fastboot folder and type command fastboot flash boot abc.img (abc is the kernel image name) I get device must be rooted.Where as the Xperia Ultimate HD is already prerooted .Please help as I dont have any recover installed now as installing Xparts works only on stock kernel and it installs it on system partition.Any other method to install cwm via flashtool on boot/recovery partition.
Please help.
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Right now running on Xperia Ultimate HD 3.0.2 but no recovery if I have to try other roms.Please help in getting cwm installed permanently.

santsplen said:
Right now running on Xperia Ultimate HD 3.0.2 but no recovery if I have to try other roms.Please help in getting cwm installed permanently.
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You have to unlock your boot loader and install a CWM loaded kernel because every time you change your ROM on a locked boot loader, you wipe your /system (partition with your CWM on it) so you lose CWM.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

tangosierra_ said:
You have to unlock your boot loader and install a CWM loaded kernel because every time you change your ROM on a locked boot loader, you wipe your /system (partition with your CWM on it) so you lose CWM.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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I have unlocked the boot loader. I do remember relocking boot loader back by Doomlord ,shoukd I redo the process of unlocking BL ?.Please suggest.
Screen shot attached for reference .

Yeah, you have to unlock your boot loader.
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[Q] How can I flash the official ICS from custom ROM?

no longer before I rooted my Arc s and flashed the 2.3.4 to custom ICS but I regret now Can I flash the official ICS now?
BTW sorry for my bad English

Yeah, just use FlashTool to flash it (or normal update method if your bootloader is locked)
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but when I try to relock bootloader It become error
Like this
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Selected Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Reading device information
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Start Flashing
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Flashing loader
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - INFO - Ending flash session
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - ERROR -
03/023/2012 21:23:11 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
03/023/2012 21:23:12 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/023/2012 21:23:15 - INFO - Device disconnected

Also the LED is green, is that why I can't?

flasing with flash tool is best idea

but now I can't flash anything with flashtool

with flashtool the led must be blue and you must press "option" and not return button, no?

when I back button+plug usb=LED green=flash
opinion button+plug usb=LED blue=fastboot
how can I flash .ftf when it is fastboot mode?

10vesnsd said:
when I back button+plug usb=LED green=flash
opinion button+plug usb=LED blue=fastboot
how can I flash .ftf when it is fastboot mode?
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You can't. You have to be on flash mode
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

sekptar said:
with flashtool the led must be blue and you must press "option" and not return button, no?
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With flash tool you have to be in flash mode ( green led) not in fastboot mode( blue led)
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

I know I have to use flash mode to flash. Ftf but there's error what can I do?
Sent from my Xperia Arc using XDA

10vesnsd said:
I know I have to use flash mode to flash. Ftf but there's error what can I do?
Sent from my Xperia Arc using XDA
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Try using the latest version of flashtool and flash the ROM directly without locking the bootloader.
Check this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598072
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i have the same problem , can't flash my device with flashtool.
i connect the phone in flashmod (led green), but not want to flash any ftf.

cosmyndemeter said:
i have the same problem , can't flash my device with flashtool.
i connect the phone in flashmod (led green), but not want to flash any ftf.
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That's exactly my problem! What can I do?
My flashool version is 0.7.1.0

nobody knows a solution to this problem?

I finally know whats happen
My driver is not the flashtool's one so it keep fail
but BTW thanks everyone

Panic! Help!

Hi! I tried to make my own rom and now when I tried it I get stuck on Sony Ericsson screen! Locked bootloader if that help.

If you still have the stock Kernel, Update with SE Companion
If that doesnt work, Flash the stock rom

Just flash a ftf using flashtool.

Tried to flash but this happend
22/020/2012 18:20:27 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
22/020/2012 18:20:27 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.0.0 built on 2012-07-19 22:57:15
22/020/2012 18:20:27 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
22/020/2012 18:20:33 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
22/020/2012 18:20:33 - ERROR - Cannot identify your device.
22/020/2012 18:20:33 - INFO - Selecting from user input
22/020/2012 18:20:39 - ERROR - You can only flash devices.
22/020/2012 18:20:47 - INFO - Selected R800i_stock_firmware.ftf
22/020/2012 18:20:47 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/020/2012 18:20:54 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/020/2012 18:20:58 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - INFO - Start Flashing
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - INFO - Flashing loader
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - INFO - Ending flash session
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - ERROR -
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
22/022/2012 18:22:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/022/2012 18:22:52 - INFO - Device disconnected
Edit: I turned it off by removing the battery cuz it wont turn off with the button

Install driver's first....
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creative_md said:
Install driver's first....
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How? I have flashed before and it worked. Same pc

Error your device not idetified means no drivers installed so try installing them again.
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And make sure, yozre in flashmode

But how do I install driver? n00b still

New problem, flashtool dosn't recognized my play... Any 1 that can help me!? Im so afraid that I wont get it back and I dont have $ to by a new phone...

Sorry, but if you dont know what to do when making your own ROM, i dont recommend it. Is it an ROM from CM7/9 source or its just mod of existing ROM?
Sent from my Xperia Play using xda app-developers app

RevilOb99 said:
New problem, flashtool dosn't recognized my play... Any 1 that can help me!? Im so afraid that I wont get it back and I dont have $ to by a new phone...
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Did you install drivers?? How- download drivers of your phone connect phone in flashmod when prompted to install driver choose one you downloaded or use pc companion it will do it for you. Now flash via flashtool if its complicated for you then use seus to flash phone with newest firmware 0nly if you have locked bl downside- cannot be rooted..
Don't panic its just a soft brick i.e easily recoverable. For any prob we r dere to help
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wuby said:
Sorry, but if you dont know what to do when making your own ROM, i dont recommend it. Is it an ROM from CM7/9 source or its just mod of existing ROM?
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I extracted system.sin .42 and removed/added some apks and tried to add Bravia but I think that I messed up bravia and bircked it

creative_md said:
Did you install drivers?? How- download drivers of your phone connect phone in flashmod when prompted to install driver choose one you downloaded or use pc companion it will do it for you. Now flash via flashtool if its complicated for you then use seus to flash phone with newest firmware 0nly if you have locked bl downside- cannot be rooted..
Don't panic its just a soft brick i.e easily recoverable. For any prob we r dere to help
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Thanks god its just a soft brick, will try to install drivers now and cross my fingers

Hi! My phone is working now I jst flashed .58 and I will root it now and restore my nandroid backup of Gin2Jelly Bean. *Pressing the thanks button*

hard reset att xperia play

i remember doing an update and so my play is .285 build. if i do a hard reset will the build change?
i'm interested in rooting my att phone but from what i've read, i cannot do this without changing the firmware (ie downgrading).
i've already tried the suponeclick and another form of 1 click root and none of them work.

Did I stump the experts?

When you do a factory reset the build number remains to what you are current using. If you flash another version, it will become that version. It is kind of obvious.
To achieve what you're trying to do:
Downgrade your firmware version, either use flashtool to flash this tft, or flash back to a stock 2.3.3 firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398
Turn on USB Debugging and use SuperOneClick to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Download CWM Installer version 5 from here to install CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
(To get into CWM, keep pressing the Volume down button when the see the Sony logo on boot.)
(Note that since you have a locked bootloader you will not be able to install custom roms so do not attempt it until you unlocked it, however you can install the NXT rom.)

eksasol said:
When you do a factory reset the build number remains to what you are current using. If you flash another version, it will become that version. It is kind of obvious.
To achieve what you're trying to do:
1)Downgrade your firmware version, either use flashtool to flash this tft, or flash back to a stock 2.3.3 firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398
2)Turn on USB Debugging and use SuperOneClick to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
3)Download CWM Installer version 5 from here to install CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
(To get into CWM, keep pressing the Volume down button when the see the Sony logo on boot.)
(Note that since you have a locked bootloader you will not be able to install custom roms so do not attempt it until you unlocked it, however you can install the NXT rom.)
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pardon for my newbeeness but on step 3, what is CWM? what is the purpose of doing this step? i've done step 2 without #1 before and it always froze up and never rooted the phone.
thanks and appreciate the help. my apologies if it's pretty obvious. this has been my first android phone.

legacygt777 said:
pardon for my newbeeness but on step 3, what is CWM? what is the purpose of doing this step? i've done step 2 without #1 before and it always froze up and never rooted the phone.
thanks and appreciate the help. my apologies if it's pretty obvious. this has been my first android phone.
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Perform step 1 because SuperOneClick won't work on stock 2.3.4. Here is the guide, however use the tft file from the link I posted previously: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
CWM is clockworkmod recovery, but nevermind if you don't intend to use it. It's only for flashing custom rom and kernel, but you need to unlock your bootloader before you can do that.

eksasol said:
Perform step 1 because SuperOneClick won't work on stock 2.3.4. Here is the guide, however use the tft file from the link I posted previously: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
CWM is clockworkmod recovery, but nevermind if you don't intend to use it. It's only for flashing custom rom and kernel, but you need to unlock your bootloader before you can do that.
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im stuck, when i run flashtools it says error and that i need the drivers (even though it says it detects my xperia play when left on). i am at the point where i need to turn off the phone and hold back button and plug back in.

eksasol said:
Perform step 1 because SuperOneClick won't work on stock 2.3.4. Here is the guide, however use the tft file from the link I posted previously: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
CWM is clockworkmod recovery, but nevermind if you don't intend to use it. It's only for flashing custom rom and kernel, but you need to unlock your bootloader before you can do that.
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here's my log, any help appreciated:
30/058/2012 09:58:03 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
30/058/2012 09:58:04 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 built on 2012-11-13 22:53:30
30/058/2012 09:58:04 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
30/058/2012 09:58:09 - INFO - Device disconnected
30/058/2012 09:58:21 - INFO - Beginning import of R800
30/058/2012 09:58:21 - ERROR - C:\Users\Ken\Desktop\flashtools\Flashtool\devices\R800.ftd (The system cannot find the file specified)
30/058/2012 09:58:38 - INFO - Selected Xperia_Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf
30/058/2012 09:58:38 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
30/058/2012 09:58:39 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
30/059/2012 09:59:33 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
30/059/2012 09:59:33 - INFO - Start Flashing
30/059/2012 09:59:33 - INFO - Processing loader
30/059/2012 09:59:33 - INFO - Checking header
30/059/2012 09:59:33 - INFO - Ending flash session
30/059/2012 09:59:33 - ERROR -
30/059/2012 09:59:33 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
30/059/2012 09:59:34 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
30/059/2012 09:59:34 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

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anyone?

Just install the required drivers.
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popeye007 said:
Just install the required drivers.
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how do i do that? i already went into the drivers folder and picked the play out. my phone detects the play. don't know what else to do.