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Hello,
I'm stuck in bootloader (I think). It's my first attempt to flash a kernel and ROM, so I may have done something stupid... please correct any mistakes in my workflow:
1) rooted phone (ZergRush) - OK
2) Unlocked the bootloader (lollylost100) - OK
3) Flashed DoomKernelv22 using fastboot
4) Doomkernel recommends baseband36(+patch), so used flashtool to flash baseband36 (note first time I tried this I tried using "Select Kernel to Flash" - but got an error messge "FAILED (remote: Image won't fit, partition too small!)". So then I tried using "Select System to Flash", and had success:
07/005/2012 00:05:03 - INFO - Selected system (system.img or system.sin): C:\Flashtool\LT15_LT18_36_Baseband.ftf
07/005/2012 00:05:03 - INFO - Flashing selected system
07/005/2012 00:05:03 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
07/005/2012 00:05:28 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox5)Booted into recovery and flashed the following (all in one session):
- ARC-DooMKernel-v22-modules_CWM
- PatchBaseBand36Libs.zip
- update-Arconium-8.2.zip
- update-arconium-FBInside_Timescape-v5.zip
- update-arconium-Sounds.zip
5a) didn't flash these ones:
- update-arconium-StockModules.zip (this is only for reverting back to a stock ROM?)
- couldn't find doomlord wifi/BT update, assumed it was all part of arconium? Also assumed that if this was a problem it would only affect wifi/BT not the rest of the install.
6) Booted phone - but just get a a loop of the "booting doomkernal" graphic / blank screen/buzz.
7) booted into recovery and wiped dalvik cache (no change)
8) booted into recovery and did factory reset/clear cache (no change)
9) reloaded all of the above (no change - still boot loop)
Think that's all, tried to be comprehensive.
Thanks in advance. R.
r_southampton said:
Hello,
I'm stuck in bootloader (I think). It's my first attempt to flash a kernel and ROM, so I may have done something stupid... please correct any mistakes in my workflow:
1) rooted phone (ZergRush) - OK
2) Unlocked the bootloader (lollylost100) - OK
3) Flashed DoomKernelv22 using fastboot
4) Doomkernel recommends baseband36(+patch), so used flashtool to flash baseband36 (note first time I tried this I tried using "Select Kernel to Flash" - but got an error messge "FAILED (remote: Image won't fit, partition too small!)". So then I tried using "Select System to Flash", and had success:
07/005/2012 00:05:03 - INFO - Selected system (system.img or system.sin): C:\Flashtool\LT15_LT18_36_Baseband.ftf
07/005/2012 00:05:03 - INFO - Flashing selected system
07/005/2012 00:05:03 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
07/005/2012 00:05:28 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox5)Booted into recovery and flashed the following (all in one session):
- ARC-DooMKernel-v22-modules_CWM
- PatchBaseBand36Libs.zip
- update-Arconium-8.2.zip
- update-arconium-FBInside_Timescape-v5.zip
- update-arconium-Sounds.zip
5a) didn't flash these ones:
- update-arconium-StockModules.zip (this is only for reverting back to a stock ROM?)
- couldn't find doomlord wifi/BT update, assumed it was all part of arconium? Also assumed that if this was a problem it would only affect wifi/BT not the rest of the install.
6) Booted phone - but just get a a loop of the "booting doomkernal" graphic / blank screen/buzz.
7) booted into recovery and wiped dalvik cache (no change)
8) booted into recovery and did factory reset/clear cache (no change)
9) reloaded all of the above (no change - still boot loop)
Think that's all, tried to be comprehensive.
Thanks in advance. R.
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i think you should
make a factory reset,wipe dalvic cache,wipe cache in recovery
then again flash doomlord kernal
and then flash acronium8.2 in recovery
and then reboot your phone
after it reboots successfully
see your phone is working
if it is working then you should enter into recovery and then flash any other zip module u want to flash
it is recommended not flash the any other zip file at the same instance when you are flashing a custom rom in recovery
Thank you abhisheak.bansal
Just did Factory Reset / Wipe Cache
Then booted to Recovery and flashed doomkernel modules
Powered off
rebooted to recovery and flashed arconium8.2
Powered off / repowered
Still loops in boot.
Need to go out now, but will try repeat slowly one step at a time from the initial kernel image using fastboot. Will leave the baseband stuff until the end in case that's confused things.
i would reccommend if all doesnt work out at all
then flash the official ftf via flashtool
1. Flash an official stock 4.0.2.A.0.42/.58/.62 FW --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22105604
2. Flash/install the baseband patch AND the baseband itself --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1382657
3. Flash Doomkernel --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172885
4. Flash the Doomkernel modules (MODULES for DooMKernel (v22)) --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172885
5. Flash the Arconium ROM --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640 (doesn't include doomkernel 22 modules, hence step 4)
6. Flash optional Arconium packs
Apply a reboot between all steps and read/apply instructions as written the listed threads.
Thank you to all who have offered advice.
Decided to go with ICS (Arconium 3.C) and Stock Kernel+CWM. & baseband70
Flashed the above and all started working.
Although I was still on baseband-56....
That was my problem, I hadn't been using Flashtool properly. Although it appeared to be flashing something... It was until I started trying to use it in "Flashmode" rather than "Fastboot" mode (and with the firmwares in the firmware directory - rather than browsing to them), that I then got prompted to install lots of drivers... and was then able to flash the baseband properly. For those of you still reading, the 4 INFO lines in the first post do not indicate a successful baseband flash. This was the successful log:
07/039/2012 18:39:21 - INFO - Selected LT15_LT18_70_Baseband.ftf
07/039/2012 18:39:21 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
07/039/2012 18:39:21 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
07/039/2012 18:39:27 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
07/039/2012 18:39:27 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
07/039/2012 18:39:27 - INFO - Reading device information
07/039/2012 18:39:27 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
07/039/2012 18:39:27 - INFO - Start Flashing
07/039/2012 18:39:27 - INFO - Flashing loader
07/039/2012 18:39:30 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
07/039/2012 18:39:30 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
07/039/2012 18:39:31 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
07/039/2012 18:39:32 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
07/039/2012 18:39:35 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
07/039/2012 18:39:44 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_ayame.sin
07/039/2012 18:39:45 - INFO - Ending flash session
07/039/2012 18:39:45 - INFO - Flashing finished.
07/039/2012 18:39:45 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
I was wondering why you'd want to flash a GB rom instead of an ICS one
But glad you got it sorted out!
By the way, the steps I mentioned before (minus step 2) also work for the Arconium 3C release. And if you flash the official .431 FW in step 1, you'll have baseband .72
I was thinking that GB would probably be better on single core Arc... but it was a close call.
Anyway, so far ICS is doing nicely. Certainly faster than it used to be, but that's probably down to the increase in memory I got by going with a custom ROM.
Out of curiosity, what might BB 72 offer by way of improvement?
As far as I know, there's no difference between .70 and .72 basebands.
But I found it easyer, when I did the steps, to just flash the newest firmware, which included the .72
Hi everybody,
I've a Xperia Arc LT15i and tried to update to ICS using PC Companion. However, after the progress bar was about 50%, an error message appeared, saying that it was not possible to complete, and to try again later. I tried several times again, with the same result. Then, tried to update using Update Service, without success too.
As the official update software weren't working, I decided to flash some roms using Flashtool. Althouth it looked promissing, most of the roms I tried can't be fully flashed (both GB and ICS). Following several tips found here, I tried to use older Flashtool releases, different roms, restarted my computer, check the "No final verification" option... Nothing worked.
The only thing I noticed is that, if I remove the system.sin from the ftt files, specially from GB roms, the flash successfully finishes. But, after that, if I try to flash only the remaining system.sin file, it always fails...
Please, I would really appreciate some advice to make my Xperia Arc work again.
Thanks in advance!
Post full Flashtool log please.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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post the flashtool log so we can help you .., ~
SubScorpion said:
Hi everybody,
I've a Xperia Arc LT15i and tried to update to ICS using PC Companion. However, after the progress bar was about 50%, an error message appeared, saying that it was not possible to complete, and to try again later. I tried several times again, with the same result. Then, tried to update using Update Service, without success too.
As the official update software weren't working, I decided to flash some roms using Flashtool. Althouth it looked promissing, most of the roms I tried can't be fully flashed (both GB and ICS). Following several tips found here, I tried to use older Flashtool releases, different roms, restarted my computer, check the "No final verification" option... Nothing worked.
The only thing I noticed is that, if I remove the system.sin from the ftt files, specially from GB roms, the flash successfully finishes. But, after that, if I try to flash only the remaining system.sin file, it always fails...
Please, I would really appreciate some advice to make my Xperia Arc work again.
Thanks in advance!
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what about bl? locked or unlocked?
and what roms you tried custom or stock?
I had the same prob , the thing was,
you need to clean syste,data,catch (on "mount" menu<cant remember the corect path>)
and other catch folders thru CWM.
Just do it. you will be fine
creative_md said:
what about bl? locked or unlocked?
and what roms you tried custom or stock?
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chathudagr8 said:
I had the same prob , the thing was,
you need to clean syste,data,catch (on "mount" menu<cant remember the corect path>)
and other catch folders thru CWM.
Just do it. you will be fine
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Lolwat guys.
There is nothing to do with custom ROMs or bootloader at here.
He clearly said, he is attempting to install stock firmware via Flashtool. There is not even a word about custom stuff.
And bootloader has nothing to do with Flashtool in that case.
Thank you guys for the replies.
Here is the latest logs - actually, it failed when flashing the amss.sin w/ Flashtool 0.6.9.1:
Code:
22/003/2012 21:03:48 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
22/003/2012 21:03:48 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.9.1 built on 2012-04-09 19:22:19
22/003/2012 21:03:48 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
22/003/2012 21:03:54 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/004/2012 21:04:26 - INFO - Selected LT15a arc_v2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic America.ftf
22/004/2012 21:04:26 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/004/2012 21:04:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Reading device information
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Start Flashing
22/004/2012 21:04:45 - INFO - Flashing loader
22/004/2012 21:04:49 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
22/004/2012 21:04:49 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:52 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:54 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:54 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:55 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
22/004/2012 21:04:56 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
22/005/2012 21:05:00 - INFO - Ending flash session
22/005/2012 21:05:00 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
22/005/2012 21:05:00 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
22/005/2012 21:05:01 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/005/2012 21:05:02 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/005/2012 21:05:04 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I'm trying only stock roms, as Someguyfromhell noticed; latest ones were:
LT15a arc_v2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic America
LT15i_4.1.B.0.431[Generic World FR]
But I'm pretty sure I tried most of the stock roms available in other topics.
Update your flashtool. Maybe that will fix the error :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
Marcskim said:
Update your flashtool. Maybe that will fix the error :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
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Unfortunately, it doesn't. I tried several versions:
flashtool-0.9.0.0-windows
flashtool-0.8.5.0-windows
flashtool-0.8.0.0-windows
flashtool-0.6.9.1-windows
flashtool-0.6.8.0-windows
Flashtool-0.2.9.1-windows
Hi everybody,
I've attached a full (detailed) log from Flashtool 0.9.0 when trying to flashing rom LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62.ftf - this one failed in the system.sin.
With this rom, the Sony Ericsson logo appears on the screen, but right after that a warning icon is presented and the device turns off.
Someguyfromhell said:
Lolwat guys.
There is nothing to do with custom ROMs or bootloader at here.
He clearly said, he is attempting to install stock firmware via Flashtool. There is not even a word about custom stuff.
And bootloader has nothing to do with Flashtool in that case.
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I have anwser to both q
1st if he is on unlocked bl he Cannot use pc companion to update it will brick his device and only applying patch can solve it I think or it may give error
2nd if he is on gb as I guess and tried to flash ICS CUSTOM ROMS as he said he tried rom(S) he cannot.
Because ics rom requires ics kernels.
And yes about custom roms I was wrong as I know NOW that he tried stock roms
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
SubScorpion said:
Hi everybody,
I've a Xperia Arc LT15i and tried to update to ICS using PC Companion. However, after the progress bar was about 50%, an error message appeared, saying that it was not possible to complete, and to try again later. I tried several times again, with the same result. Then, tried to update using Update Service, without success too.
As the official update software weren't working, I decided to flash some roms using Flashtool. Althouth it looked promissing, most of the roms I tried can't be fully flashed (both GB and ICS). Following several tips found here, I tried to use older Flashtool releases, different roms, restarted my computer, check the "No final verification" option... Nothing worked.
The only thing I noticed is that, if I remove the system.sin from the ftt files, specially from GB roms, the flash successfully finishes. But, after that, if I try to flash only the remaining system.sin file, it always fails...
Please, I would really appreciate some advice to make my Xperia Arc work again.
Thanks in advance!
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here is your solution http://www.icsforums.com/comment/210181#comment-210181
Sorry, it's not 100% clear to me what was your suggestion. But I tried to check the "No final verification" option, used a LT18 rom and even followed that specific steps to flash first everything except system and then system only. Same results all the time:
24/010/2012 23:10:18 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
24/010/2012 23:10:18 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.0.0 built on 2012-07-19 22:57:15
24/010/2012 23:10:18 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
24/010/2012 23:10:24 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/011/2012 23:11:20 - INFO - Selected LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB.ftf
24/011/2012 23:11:20 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
24/011/2012 23:11:41 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
24/012/2012 23:12:01 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Reading device information
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Start Flashing
24/012/2012 23:12:02 - INFO - Flashing loader
24/012/2012 23:12:07 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
24/012/2012 23:12:07 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
24/012/2012 23:12:07 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
24/012/2012 23:12:07 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:09 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:10 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:11 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:13 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_ayame.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:13 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
24/012/2012 23:12:18 - INFO - Ending flash session
24/012/2012 23:12:18 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
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I really thank you guys for all suggestions. I spent several nights trying to fix my phone and I really appreciate your effort to help me.
I never imagined that the official software update may end up with my phone bricked. I'm really, really disappointed with SE. The worst thing is, I bought my phone in the US, but I live in Brazil and our local SE only provides support for devices bought in Brazil. In other words, they won't even try to repair my phone. I'll think twice before buying other SE phone.
SubScorpion said:
Sorry, it's not 100% clear to me what was your suggestion. But I tried to check the "No final verification" option, used a LT18 rom and even followed that specific steps to flash first everything except system and then system only. Same results all the time:
I really thank you guys for all suggestions. I spent several nights trying to fix my phone and I really appreciate your effort to help me.
I never imagined that the official software update may end up with my phone bricked. I'm really, really disappointed with SE. The worst thing is, I bought my phone in the US, but I live in Brazil and our local SE only provides support for devices bought in Brazil. In other words, they won't even try to repair my phone. I'll think twice before buying other SE phone.
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did you check the md5 sum of ftf file?
if not check it and confirm its a complete file.....
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also try to flash it in safe mode....
Hi creative_md,
The ftf files are not corrupted. And I re-tried in safe mode a few minutes ago, but it had the same results.
FYI, here are the list of roms I tried until now - they failed when flashing amss.sin or system.sin:
LT15a arc_v2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic America
LT15a_2.3.4_US generic
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_(1247-1041)
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62
LT15i_4.1.B.0.431[Generic World FR]
LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB
Is there any other way to flash the .ftf files? I would try fasboot, but I didn't find an .img with stock rom or a reliable way to flash all .sin files that are inside of .tft roms.
Thanks!
SubScorpion said:
Hi creative_md,
The ftf files are not corrupted. And I re-tried in safe mode a few minutes ago, but it had the same results.
FYI, here are the list of roms I tried until now - they failed when flashing amss.sin or system.sin:
LT15a arc_v2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic America
LT15a_2.3.4_US generic
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_(1247-1041)
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62
LT15i_4.1.B.0.431[Generic World FR]
LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB
Is there any other way to flash the .ftf files? I would try fasboot, but I didn't find an .img with stock rom or a reliable way to flash all .sin files that are inside of .tft roms.
Thanks!
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i searched a lot for you and most of times this problem got solved by ticking "no final verification box" and in your case its not working even though you tried .42 too. so at last try this:
start flashtool >get in flashmode > choose ftf you want
now tick boxes
wipe cache >exclude system >flash ftf
after flash again do 1 step with these boxes tick:
exclude baseband > exclude kernel >flash ftf
finally this:
wipe data >exclude kernel >exclude system > exclude baseband
if it didnt worked i suggest you now to do some modifications to your phone:silly:
i.e unlock your bootloader and flash roms using cwm i will tell you all how to do it. pm me for that
remember it will void your warrenty and it doesnt matter bcoz you dont have se service in brazil as you said
Thanks, creative_md. I was finally able to make the phone boot - here are the steps, if someone faces the same issue:
1. Flashed everything in the .ftf file using Flastool, except system (system.sin).
2. Opened the .ftf file using 7zip and extracted the system.sin.
3. Rooted the phone.
4. Flashed the system.sin using fastboot: fastboot flash system system.sin.
Unfortunately, I think there's really something else wrong with the phone, as it restarts randomly, several processes stop to work unexpectedly and it's not possible to update some apps (maps, facebook, flash player and youtube) - when installing the updates, the phone restarts. This behavior happened with two different stock roms.
This weekend, I'll try to flash some custom roms.
SubScorpion said:
Thanks, creative_md. I was finally able to make the phone boot - here are the steps, if someone faces the same issue:
1. Flashed everything in the .ftf file using Flastool, except system (system.sin).
2. Opened the .ftf file using 7zip and extracted the system.sin.
3. Rooted the phone.
4. Flashed the system.sin using fastboot: fastboot flash system system.sin.
Unfortunately, I think there's really something else wrong with the phone, as it restarts randomly, several processes stop to work unexpectedly and it's not possible to update some apps (maps, facebook, flash player and youtube) - when installing the updates, the phone restarts. This behavior happened with two different stock roms.
This weekend, I'll try to flash some custom roms.
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make sure you do nandroid backup before you do anything
Fix with the latest FlashTool 0.9.9.0 (maybe bug on version 0.9.8.0) I got the same problem, SEUS brick my W8 when I try restore to stock. Retry several time stuck ini 15% progress. Get same result with Flashtool 0.9.8.0 with lot of ROM, always stop when flash system.sin part.
Just download and try latest Flashtool 0.9.9.0 maybe it solve the problem.
try to flash this firmware LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB.ftf
So here's what I did so far... The bootloader was unlocked, so I rooted the phone, installed clockwork. I spent hours reading about kernels and the different roms but wasn' really getting anywhere. Since my phone needed to be taken to get repaired anyway I decided to just choose a rom and install it from the guide i was using.
I backed up using clockwork, formatted and installed, and it said it was fine. But when I reboot it just hangs on the Sony Ericsson screen, have to take battery out to turn it off....what can I do now? I can't load the backup image because it won't let me load clockwork. did this happen because I didn't install a custom kernel first?
renvaar said:
So here's what I did so far... The bootloader was unlocked, so I rooted the phone, installed clockwork. I spent hours reading about kernels and the different roms but wasn' really getting anywhere. Since my phone needed to be taken to get repaired anyway I decided to just choose a rom and install it from the guide i was using.
I backed up using clockwork, formatted and installed, and it said it was fine. But when I reboot it just hangs on the Sony Ericsson screen, have to take battery out to turn it off....what can I do now? I can't load the backup image because it won't let me load clockwork. did this happen because I didn't install a custom kernel first?
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flash another kernel (supported for your rom always)
boot on cwm
factory reset
mounts and storage > format system
advanced > wipe dalvik cache
advanced > wipe battery stats
flash your desirable rom, flash wifi modules and try again fresh
renvaar said:
So here's what I did so far... The bootloader was unlocked, so I rooted the phone, installed clockwork. I spent hours reading about kernels and the different roms but wasn' really getting anywhere. Since my phone needed to be taken to get repaired anyway I decided to just choose a rom and install it from the guide i was using.
I backed up using clockwork, formatted and installed, and it said it was fine. But when I reboot it just hangs on the Sony Ericsson screen, have to take battery out to turn it off....what can I do now? I can't load the backup image because it won't let me load clockwork. did this happen because I didn't install a custom kernel first?
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Your kernel is stock and bootloader locked? If so then download pc companion and do a repair and if your bootloader is unlocked then download a stock ftf file for your phone and flash it with flashtool. I had exactly same problem with flashing custom firmwares on my Arc s but after few tries I realized that i need to format every partition excluding sdcard in a "mounts and storage" sub-menu.
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Retrosid said:
flash another kernel (supported for your rom always)
boot on cwm
factory reset
mounts and storage > format system
advanced > wipe dalvik cache
advanced > wipe battery stats
flash your desirable rom, flash wifi modules and try again fresh
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I think his bootloader is locked because he lost a recovery after flashing new rom. His CWM was probably installed with x-parts.
as I said... it wont let me go as far as being able to load up clockwork...
thanks pypcier, I'm trying flashtool now... but I get this error...
18/036/2013 18:36:40 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/036/2013 18:36:53 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Selected LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global.ftf
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Reading device information
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Current device : LT15i - CB5A1FEFCM - 1247-1061_R7D - 1241-4324_4.0.2.A.0.42 - WORLD-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.42
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Processing loader
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Checking header
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - INFO - Ending flash session
18/037/2013 18:37:03 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
Can you tick a "no final verification" box and try again?
it changes to this if i check the button...
18/052/2013 18:52:28 - INFO - Selected LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic Global.ftf
18/052/2013 18:52:28 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
18/052/2013 18:52:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
18/052/2013 18:52:29 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
18/052/2013 18:52:29 - INFO - Reading device information
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Start Flashing
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Processing loader
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Checking header
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Ending flash session
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
18/052/2013 18:52:45 - INFO - Device disconnected
EDIT: it did that the first time, then i try the same way again and it gives me the previous error. would an older ftf make a difference?
You are sure that your bootloader is unlocked? Have you ever flashed a custom kernel using fastboot? If yes then try to flash custom kernel with recovery. If this wont help then try to update and reinstall your flashtool and download newest stock ftf for your phone.
I'm pretty sure it is, as I remember having a similar problem a long time ago and flashing it. problem is I don't have the old files i used before, and I can't find any downloads that work in my country..
Error code from your flashtool log looks like there is a problem with acquiring permission to flash a firmware and that suggests that your bootloader is locked. Try to download pc companion from sony site and do a repair. If your bootloader is locked this will restore your phone to stock and if your bootloader is unlocked then pcc wont recognize your phone.
just tried pc companion. it asks me to swipe the bar down, but as I can't get past the logo it wont work. so repair just hangs there...
What bar... I don't understand what you are talking about. For a repair with pc companion you don't even need to turn on your phone you just click update button and then small blue "repair" text in a popup window then firmware is downloaded and you are asked to turn off your phone and connect usb cable while holding a back button.
I found your previous thread and It looks like your bootloader is unlocked because OTA update bricked your phone. I have a link to a ftf you used last time to repair your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707 (its inside of this archive with complete but outdated flashtool and drivers) but you should try a pcc first so we will be sure if your bootloader is locked or not.
renvaar said:
just tried pc companion. it asks me to swipe the bar down, but as I can't get past the logo it wont work. so repair just hangs there...
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Use this http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...ocked-xperia-smartphones-video-beta-download/ if your bootloader is unlocked it will return it to stock if it does not connect it means your bootloader is locked.It is a new beta tool from sony for the arc:good:
tallman43 said:
Use this http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...ocked-xperia-smartphones-video-beta-download/ if your bootloader is unlocked it will return it to stock if it does not connect it means your bootloader is locked.It is a new beta tool from sony for the arc:good:
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Wow its great I hadn't heard of this before.
pypcier said:
Wow its great I didn't heard of this before.
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Yep it's a good tool to return to stock and also to check if your bootloader is unlocked (Because it only works on unlocked bootloaders) Arc & couple other devices are supported but they are going to make more devices available:good:
pypcier said:
Wow its great I hadn't heard of this before.
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You would have had you browsed the stickys.
XperienceD said:
You would have had you browsed the stickys.
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I'm not going to read through every new sticky just to make you happy.
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I'm not going to read through every new sticky just to make you happy.
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Mines been there while, and People shouldn't read them to please anyone, they should read them, especially when new, to LEARN.
Sent from Myushi
UPD: same fix for Xperia L (C2105)
Some phones (I mean only Xperia M of course) for unknown reason can't enter to Flashmode (Vol Down + USB)
This mode obliviously required to flash stock ROM via Flashtool / PC Companion / SEUS
When try to enter it phone just won't connect. But phone itself works fine (can boot).
Yeah, there is stock CWM-backups, but anyway broken mode is not good.
I did some research with user that had this problem and found cause.
Somehow 4th partition (s1sbl2) contain wrong data – it mismatch with OK phone.
Seems there stored loader for dealing with flashing.
After restoring good partition dump Flashmode works!
This helped 2 people, so I want to share this widely.
Do it on your own risk.
If you have custom recovery (CWM / TWRP)
1. Download attached ZIP
2. Copy it somewhere on phone
3. Flash it via recovery like any other ZIP
If you have only root
0. Not rooted? Use Towelroot for 4.3
1. Download attached file 1.img
2. Copy it into root of internal storage
3. Install app Terminal Emulator
4. Launch it and enter su
5. Allow root access
6. Carefully enter this (at the end not number 12, there small L and 2):
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/1.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/s1sbl2
i have this promblem where the green only blink once how can i fix it cause im already stucked at sony logo
nikko3214123 said:
how can i fix it cause im already stucked at sony logo
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1. Copy that ZIP with fix to sdcard via cardreader
2. Unlock bootloader (required only fastboot, Google for tutorial)
3. Install via fastboot kernel with CWM (link in post)
4. Enter CWM: at Sony logo & purple LED press Vol Up (or Down?)
5. Flash that ZIP
6. Now flash stock ROM via Flashtool
Note: all your data on phone including internal storage will be erased (twice)
Please, write here about result.
Bonoboo said:
1. Copy that ZIP with fix to sdcard via cardreader
2. Unlock bootloader (required only fastboot, Google for tutorial)
3. Install via fastboot kernel with CWM (link in post)
4. Enter CWM: at Sony logo & purple LED press Vol Up (or Down?)
5. Flash that ZIP
6. Now flash stock ROM via Flashtool
Note: all your data on phone including internal storage will be erased (twice)
Please, write here about result.
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sir i dont have cwm on the phone is there any way to fix this? thanks for the quick response
nikko3214 said:
i dont have cwm on the phone is there any way to fix this?
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No.
You need install CWM via fastboot after unlocking bootloader.
I already described this.
Bonoboo said:
No.
You need install CWM via fastboot after unlocking bootloader.
I already described this.
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im stucked at < waiting for device > my phone is already on fastboot mode
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and im having trouble with flashtool it says
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Current device : C1905 - YT910HYWCB - 1274-5438_R3A - 1272-2325_15.1.C.1.17 - WORLD-i_15.1.C.1.17
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Start Flashing
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Checking header
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Flashing data
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_dbe9 - Version : loader_MSM8X30_10 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM_8227_5 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Checking header
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Flashing data
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Processing of partition-image.sin finished.
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Checking header
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Flashing data
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - ERROR - Processing of kernel.sin finished with errors.
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Ending flash session
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - ERROR -
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/016/2015 18:16:31 - INFO - Device disconnected
nikko3214 said:
Device connected in flash mode
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So you don't need this fix if Flashtool recognize phone.
What actually happen with phone?
Suddenly rebooted and stuck and animation?
Log probably point to often problem with NAND chip - it just going broken, similar to HDD / SSD.
Bonoboo said:
So you don't need this fix if Flashtool recognize phone.
What actually happen with phone?
Suddenly rebooted and stuck and animation?
Log probably point to often problem with NAND chip - it just going broken, similar to HDD / SSD.
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this phone suddenly reboots and then it got stucked to sony logo and when i put it on flashmode the green only blinks once then when i am flashing sometimes the loader.sin has error or the kerne.sin
nikko3214 said:
suddenly reboots and then it got stucked to sony logo ... sometimes the loader.sin has error or the kernel.sin
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Unfortunately, very likely this is classic faulty NAND memory problem.
There's a lot people faced this on XDA and other forums.
Only replacing board, probably by warranty.
Bonoboo said:
Unfortunately, very likely this is classic faulty NAND memory problem.
There's a lot people faced this on XDA and other forums.
Only replacing board, probably by warranty.
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ok thank you for helping sir
Plz Help
i have xperia m, after unlocking bootloader it stuck on bootlooping, i have not enable usb debugging...any way to fix it?
catmob said:
i have xperia m, after unlocking bootloader it stuck on bootlooping
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It's normal, just flash stock via Flashtool
Or you can't due broken flashmode?
Bonoboo said:
It's normal, just flash stock via Flashtool
Or you can't due broken flashmode?
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when i am going to flash...for disabling usb debugging previously, i cant flash my phone...please help me
catmob said:
when i am going to flash i cant flash my phone
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Please, explain problem in details.
At what step you actually stuck?
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Please, explain problem in details.
At what step you actually stuck?
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sir i have going to unlock my bootloader without enable usb debugging & also i have not installed any custom recovery mode.
now my phone stuck into bootloop...
now what will i do? i can go to fastboot mode and flashmode,
and i have read some instruction about flashing via flashtool...when i am going to flash my phone..it showing error that i have to enable usb debuging to flash the rom
sir plz help me
catmob said:
when i am going to flash my phone..it showing error that i have to enable usb debuging to flash the rom
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You definitely just need flash stock via Flashtool.
Forget about USB debugging, it's totally unrelated here.
Just carefully follow flashing tutorial
You need flash not in fastboot mode, but in flashmode.
Bonoboo said:
You definitely just need flash stock via Flashtool.
Forget about USB debugging, it's totally unrelated here.
Just carefully follow flashing tutorial
You need flash not in fastboot mode, but in flashmode.
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ok will my problem solved sir? following these steps?
catmob said:
ok will my problem solved sir? following these steps?
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Again: yes.
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Again: yes.
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Thnk you so much sir....you saved my life....my prblm has been solved
sir can i flash another rom (not official) like mi,cyaongen mod without root?
My Phone (SonyXperia M (C1904)) is showing errors Unfortunately SystemUI Stopped , Phone Stopped,Package Manager stopped etc.... Everything has stopped.
Searched Everywhere to solve the problem but didnt get any help.....
Used Sony PC Companion Software Repair but it said Device is No Longer Supported.....
Used Flashtool versions (0.9.18,0.9.8,0.9.12,0.9.22,0.9.26,0.9.28) but all of them gave same error processing kernel.sin after excluding kernel i got fotakernel processing error again after excluding fotakernel i got modem processing error and like this it had error in processing everything ...............
My Bootloader is Locked......
I have access to fastboot and flashmode both.............
My Phone Boots But I get black screen and errors Unfortunately SystemUI stopped and all.........................
Please Help If there is any fix :crying::crying:
parthdhoni7msd said:
My Phone (SonyXperia M (C1904)) is showing errors Unfortunately SystemUI Stopped , Phone Stopped,Package Manager stopped etc.... Everything has stopped.
Searched Everywhere to solve the problem but didnt get any help.....
Used Sony PC Companion Software Repair but it said Device is No Longer Supported.....
Used Flashtool versions (0.9.18,0.9.8,0.9.12,0.9.22,0.9.26,0.9.28) but all of them gave same error processing kernel.sin after excluding kernel i got fotakernel processing error again after excluding fotakernel i got modem processing error and like this it had error in processing everything ...............
My Bootloader is Locked......
I have access to fastboot and flashmode both.............
My Phone Boots But I get black screen and errors Unfortunately SystemUI stopped and all.........................
Please Help If there is any fix :crying::crying:
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What version of stock rom u have? Does the battery has problem before?
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What version of stock rom u have? Does the battery has problem before?
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No Battery Had no problems It was running fine. And Stock Version is Android 4.1.2 15.1.C.17
parthdhoni7msd said:
No Battery Had no problems It was running fine. And Stock Version is Android 4.1.2 15.1.C.17
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Can I know:
1. the procedure/step that you've done to flash the stock rom using flashtool
2. The stock rom that you've downloaded
X10MINISTER said:
Can I know:
1. the procedure/step that you've done to flash the stock rom using flashtool
2. The stock rom that you've downloaded
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I Just Downloaded the flashtool and then installed drivers from the drivers folder inside flashtool. After that i downloaded the firmware named :
Sony_Xperia_M_C1904_15.1.A.1.9_1274_3888_R7A_India
I also tried one named Generic in the end.
After downloading I started flash it said start your phone in flashmode and I did the instructions that showed on my screen.
Green LED Came for a second and Flashing started.
First Flash gave an error which said 'error processing kernel.sin'
so i excluded it ,thereafter i tried flashing again
Second Flash gave an error which said 'error processing fotakernel.sin'
so i excluded it also and tried flashing again
Third Flash gave an error which said 'error processing modem.sin'
so i excluded it also and tried flashing again
Third Flash gave an error which said 'error processing cache.sin'
and then error processing system.sin
Btw There were no errors like error processing loader.sin
And After it nothing is left to flash.
I also tried fastboot flash but it said bootloader is locked.
So I tried to unlock the device using flashtool and command both but both of them gave unlock success but phone restarts and the same problem of apps closed persist.
At Last I thought i can get help from here so i posted this thread.
Hoping for a fix for this (fingerscrossed)
Try flashing custom boot image. If phone refuses to boot, then everything should be ok (partition writing was successful and phone won't boot unsigned kernel with BL locked) and you can reflash stock ROM with flashtool. If flashing fails and your phone boots, then your storage is probably dead and you'll need to replace it or get a new phone.
Marek8299 said:
Try flashing custom boot image. If phone refuses to boot, then everything should be ok (partition writing was successful and phone won't boot unsigned kernel with BL locked) and you can reflash stock ROM with flashtool. If flashing fails and your phone boots, then your storage is probably dead and you'll need to replace it or get a new phone.
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How??
Try this stock rom:
https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B6jw6QEBj8LNRHdKSW4tN0k2dDQ&export=download
Use this flash tools:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24566382913913039
Make sure u download it without any error or interruption.
Make sure the device are turn off completely.
Hold volume down button n connect the cable for flashing.
Flashing start then u release the volume button.
Make sure ur driver installed properly before flashing or else u can't flash the rom.
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How??
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I think he means flashing custom kernel..if u have one u can try or else find here in the forum.
X10MINISTER said:
Try this stock rom:
https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B6jw6QEBj8LNRHdKSW4tN0k2dDQ&export=download
Use this flash tools:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24566382913913039
Make sure u download it without any error or interruption.
Make sure the device are turn off completely.
Hold volume down button n connect the cable for flashing.
Flashing start then u release the volume button.
Make sure ur driver installed properly before flashing or else u can't flash the rom.
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I think he means flashing custom kernel..if u have one u can try or else find here in the forum.
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This is the error I'm getting.....................
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia M (C1904). FW release : 15.1.C.17. Customization : Generic IN
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Reading device information
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Current device : C1904 - YT910F2P5Z - 1274-3899_R3C - 1272-2325_15.4.A.1.9 - WORLD-a_15.4.A.1.9
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Closing TA partition
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Start Flashing
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Checking header
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Flashing data
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_dbe9 - Version : loader_MSM8X30_10 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM_8227_5 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Max packet size set to 512K
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - ERROR - Unable to delete file: C:\Users\Parth Sarthi Bissa\.flashTool\firmwares\prepared\system.sin
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - INFO - Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled
16/006/2020 11:06:57 - INFO - Making a TA backup
16/006/2020 11:06:57 - INFO - Opening TA partition 1
16/006/2020 11:06:57 - INFO - Start Dumping TA partition 1
16/006/2020 11:06:57 - INFO - Closing TA partition
16/006/2020 11:06:57 - ERROR -
16/006/2020 11:06:57 - ERROR - Error dumping TA. Aborted
16/006/2020 11:06:57 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
16/006/2020 11:06:57 - INFO - Start Dumping TA partition 2
16/006/2020 11:06:57 - INFO - Closing TA partition
16/006/2020 11:06:57 - ERROR -
16/006/2020 11:06:57 - ERROR - Error dumping TA. Aborted
16/006/2020 11:06:57 - ERROR - root : this bundle is not valid
16/007/2020 11:07:00 - ERROR - root : this bundle is not valid
16/007/2020 11:07:00 - ERROR - root : this bundle is not valid
16/007/2020 11:07:00 - INFO - Found a template session. Using it : C:\Users\Parth Sarthi Bissa\.flashTool\devices\C190X\default.fsc
16/007/2020 11:07:00 - INFO - Flashing finished.
16/007/2020 11:07:00 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
16/007/2020 11:07:00 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
Weird.. already tick for wipe cache n data? Try disabling antivirus first then flash again..how much the size of the rom u've downloaded?
parthdhoni7msd said:
16/006/2020 11:06:56 - ERROR - Unable to delete file: C:\Users\Parth Sarthi Bissa\.flashTool\firmwares\prepared\system.sin
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Delete "C:\Users\Parth Sarthi Bissa\.flashTool\firmwares\prepared", make sure that your firmware package isn't corrupted, disable antivirus and try again (don't forget to enable antivirus after flashing).
Marek8299 said:
Delete "C:\Users\Parth Sarthi Bissa\.flashTool\firmwares\prepared", make sure that your firmware package isn't corrupted, disable antivirus and try again (don't forget to enable antivirus after flashing).
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there is no folder named prepared inside it
Try Disabling Driver signature Verification and also try FT version 0.9.20 thats should do it.
BTW I do have Sony M C1904 , it seems our moblies crashed and shows Procces.stopped message since the same day.
I do have other mobile, but this one has sentimental value .