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[Q] Please Help :(

I need to restore my phone. I put the UK update and did the gingerbreak root.
I did not unlock the BL. I tried the two Reset options but it did not restore it to factory setting. The Rogers apps are missing. I need to restore it so I can return it for a new one. Every time I turn the phone off my SD card gets corrupted.
Please advise.
Edit: Also reseting the phone didn't remove the root.

You can find a Rogers .ftf file and flash that with flashtool to restore your phone and get rid of root and back to as it was when you bought it.
If you have rooted with gingerbread and need to get rid of root you just open the app and press the unroot button. Just a heads up if you need it at some point in the future
Regards Dousan...
E: afaik the reset will be of the current Rom, hence there's no rogers app's cuz you flashed the UK one.

Thanks
Sorry for the noob questions but do I have to unroot before I flash it?
What do I use to flash it? Does it need the bootloader unlocked to do so?

Flash with the flashtool 2.9.1, you will loose root.
Don't think it requires an unlocked bootloader
I used the XDA App to post this, what did you use?

You don't need an unlocked bootloader to use flashtool, it's like using SEUS or pc companion.
Download flashtool and unpack it on your desktop. Install drivers that comes with it (ggsetup.exe). Then download your .ftf file and place it in the folder that says 'firmware' that came with flashtool. Then hit the x10.exe. It will open a window, then hit flash and choose your FW. Before saying ok you have to tick 'wipe data', it's in the same window. Hit ok and follow instructions.
Link (use beta version - 0.2.9.1)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Regards Dousan...
Ohh the Rogers .ftf file you'll have to find in the dev section somewhere.

Thanks for all the help guys. It is much appreciated.

I just fashed the phone and it says to turn on dev mode. do I have to flash it again?

ncaissie said:
I just fashed the phone and it says to turn on dev mode. do I have to flash it again?
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Nope just reboot and enable debugging and unknown sources that's what it means
Regards Dousan...

[Q] Need help on rooting my Xperia Arc Lt15i

Hi Everyone,
Can anyone help me out in rooting my Xperia Arc Lt15i?
I'm trying to use the SuperOneClick to root my device but I don't know how, it so much complicated. Even through I followed the steps in online but I stuck in the middle of the steps. Does anyone could kindly please post up any good instruction for me to go on for the root process?
*I have downgrade it to 0.42
I'm a new android user.

okies i'm going to assume you want to have the latest version of android OS on your arc
1. Download a ready to root ftf for your Lt15i. Here is one
2. Use flashtool to flash the ftf onto your phone. There are a lot of tutorials on youtube, but here's one I thought was great.
3. Download this and unzip it. Put your phone in debugging mode and plug the phone to the PC. Run the 'RunMe.bat' file and the file should root your phone automatically.
4. When the program says 'done', close it.
5. afterwards, download this kernel and flash it to your phone and you're done!

jman2131 said:
okies i'm going to assume you want to have the latest version of android OS on your arc
1. Download a ready to root ftf for your Lt15i. Here is one
2. Use flashtool to flash the ftf onto your phone. There are a lot of tutorials on youtube, but here's one I thought was great.
3. Download this and unzip it. Put your phone in debugging mode and plug the phone to the PC. Run the 'RunMe.bat' file and the file should root your phone automatically.
4. When the program says 'done', close it.
5. afterwards, download this kernel and flash it to your phone and you're done!
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Thanks for providing the instruction for me. Anyway I've flashed my phone with the reference here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560777 with the link provided by jlmcr87 for the firmware and flashtool. So it became from version 0.62 into 0.42. But the tutorials on youtube was something 0.283? Looks weird. Can you tell me whats the difference?

The only difference is the version of firmware you are flashing. You can always update it through pc companion once you've flashed the firmware
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jman2131 said:
okies i'm going to assume you want to have the latest version of android OS on your arc
1. Download a ready to root ftf for your Lt15i. Here is one
2. Use flashtool to flash the ftf onto your phone. There are a lot of tutorials on youtube, but here's one I thought was great.
3. Download this and unzip it. Put your phone in debugging mode and plug the phone to the PC. Run the 'RunMe.bat' file and the file should root your phone automatically.
4. When the program says 'done', close it.
5. afterwards, download this kernel and flash it to your phone and you're done!
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but it's for bootloader Locked or Unlocked?????

Raschild6 said:
but it's for bootloader Locked or Unlocked?????
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i did those steps and my phone is locked

It stuck at *daemon started successfully*
What it mean by please plug your device in ADB mode?
*Anyway I did not flash the file you gave me. I flashed followed by the link I mentioned above.

imDarius said:
It stuck at *daemon started successfully*
What it mean by please plug your device in ADB mode?
*Anyway I did not flash the file you gave me. I flashed followed by the link I mentioned above.
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Adb means phone switched on and In settings the option selected use debug mode when connected by usb.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

zolaisugly said:
Adb means phone switched on and In settings the option selected use debug mode when connected by usb.
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Thanks.
For the first time the it stuck at *daemon started successfully* so later on I unplug and replug the USB in Debug Mode and it still remain *please plug your device in ADB mode*
Any idea?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634

Turn off and on your phone. That usually works for me
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

[q] downgrading from 4.0.4 to 2.3.6

I have been using the stock 4.0.4 ics software on my arc s.
Not really happy with ics. I want to roll back to gingerbread. I dont have any idea about rooting phones.
Pls help me out if anybody knows the way to rollback to stock 2.3.6. Gingerbread software.
Provide with the name of relevant softwares n firmware link.

Well first of all there's no 2.3.6 for the arc. The last GB version we have is 2.3.4.
That being said I'm sure if you search hard you'll find the ftf files for GB. Might be hard since ICS has been the main topic nowadays but go search and you should find something.
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Not an issue but just want GB back anyhow!

Before you downgrade your arc s from ICS to GB, you must backup data, contacts, messages, etc. Else, you will lose all data, contacts, messages in phone. This downgrade method (flash method) not delete your SD card data.
1) Install Flashtool. Flashtool file can get from:-
http://androxyde.github.com/
2) After install Flashtool, install ADB driver from Flashtool\drivers folder (file name: Flashtool-drivers). Make sure check the component "Sony Ericsson Xperia arc,...drivers" during Flashtool driver installation.
3) Get GB firmware (4.0.2.A.0.62) for your phone model. The firmware can get from:-
http://xperiadev.wordpress.com/flashing/xperia-ftf-firmwares/
4) Enable USB Debugging before connect your phone with computer. Go to phone [Settings->Developer options-> Check "USB Debugging"].
5) Connect your phone to computer.
6) Launch Flashtool program. [Don't click on the Flashmode (Thunder icon)]
7) Drag and drop the *.ftf (firmware files in ftf format) into Flashtool main window and the Flashmode window will automatically open with the *.ftf file.
8) Check "Wipe data", "Wipe cache" and "No final verification" at right hand side of Flashmode window, then click "OK".
9) A messages pop-up (1-Unplug the device,...,4-Plug the USB cable). Turn off phone, press and hold "BACK" button, then connect the phone to computer.
10) It will start flashing the firmware.
11) Once completed, disconnect phone from computer.
12) The phone will reboot automatically. Done. If you do everything correctly, GB will be installed on your phone now.

does the phone need to be rooted before this process begins?

rushank642 said:
does the phone need to be rooted before this process begins?
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nope and you should also lose existing root privileges after flashing

rushank642 said:
does the phone need to be rooted before this process begins?
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If you want root access on .62 build - flash any available custom GB kernel and you will be fine.
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i dunt want any type of rooting jus want to get back to the gb firmware.

rushank642 said:
i dunt want any type of rooting jus want to get back to the gb firmware.
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Then flash .62 build (or better - the more unknown, Germany exclusive .69 build ) thru Flashtool.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

Hi just scrolling thru.I am on 4.0.4/0.587 too.Tried flashing down.562 but when i did the root it got stuck midway.After that i had force close issues.I then downloaded SEUS and did a factory reset and got updated back to 4.0.4/.587.Right now on my windows7 i have:
1)SEUS
2)PC companion
3)SDK
4)Java JRE
5)Flashtool
and Rooting toolkit
I am sure one of this actually screwed up my root.I was just wondering if this could help me do an easier root process and than get back to
ICS.

maybe your .562 isn't flashable. I know for sure that this one is flashable. try it out

Bricked Xperia M

Hi!
After installing xposed and Wifi Hack for the google play to work on reverse tethering. I used the update/install function on framework pannel. After it the phone simply rebooted itself and now it stops on the boot animation. On the middle of the screen there these color blury lines. PC doesn't recognize the phone. It will charge up the battery but system doesn't even see the phone. (I am using Win7 and a stock rom 4.1.2 JB)

Just reinstall stock firware via flashtool or via sony update service

Abrakader225 said:
Hi!
After installing xposed and Wifi Hack for the google play to work on reverse tethering. I used the update/install function on framework pannel. After it the phone simply rebooted itself and now it stops on the boot animation. On the middle of the screen there these color blury lines. PC doesn't recognize the phone. It will charge up the battery but system doesn't even see the phone. (I am using Win7 and a stock rom 4.1.2 JB)
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Your phone is not breaked i think it's just a problem with the rom, you can reflash the current rom (wipe data & everything). If it's important to you to keep the current rom and if you have unlocked Bootloader and have Recovery, then go to the Recovery and flash Xposed-Disabler-Recovery.zip located in Internal SD root.

bugggmenot said:
Your phone is not breaked i think it's just a problem with the rom, you can reflash the current rom (wipe data & everything). If it's important to you to keep the current rom and if you have unlocked Bootloader and have Recovery, then go to the Recovery and flash Xposed-Disabler-Recovery.zip located in Internal SD root.
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But there is a problem that i don't have recovery on that Xperia. Also how can i reflash it?

Abrakader225 said:
But there is a problem that i don't have recovery on that Xperia. Also how can i reflash it?
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If you already unlocked Bootloader, you can flash a CWM integrated stock kernel from here and flash it via Flashtool or fastboot, then turn on the phon and when LED turns on press Vol+ side buttons to turn the LED blue, then select "Install from Zip" and select Xposed-Disabler-Recovery.zip . then reboot and thats it!

bugggmenot said:
If you already unlocked Bootloader, you can flash a CWM integrated stock kernel from here and flash it via Flashtool or fastboot, then turn on the phon and when LED turns on press Vol+ side buttons to turn the LED blue, then select "Install from Zip" and select Xposed-Disabler-Recovery.zip . then reboot and thats it!
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I have'nt Unlocked the bootloader, just root and xposed which caused this whole thing...

Abrakader225 said:
I have'nt Unlocked the bootloader, just root and xposed which caused this whole thing...
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flash stock firmware ftf via flashtool it will work on these kind of problems.
Sent from my C2004 using xda app-developers app

stalin.sk2 said:
flash stock firmware ftf via flashtool it will work on these kind of problems.
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Flashtool doesn't have Xperia M in “Flashtool-drivers”

Bro in the flashtool driver installer just select the flashmode drivers and xperia p,xperia u drivers because you won't find xperia m drivers in that.
Sent from my C2004 using Tapatalk

Hello Abrakader225,
the easiest way to fix this is to reflash the phone using Sony Update Service or you can use Flashtool to flash a firmware file.
You can find flashtool at this url:
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Simply install it and after that go to the drivers folder of Flashtool and install the Fastboot, Flashmode and device specific drivers. After you've done that, download this FTF file and put it in Flashtools firmware folder:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701246
Then open Flashtool and press the bolt, and then pick Flashmode and select the firmware file, then press flash and put your phone in Flashmode.
I hope that my answer helped you and I hope that you'll get your phone up and running soon, have a great day!

Abrakader225 said:
Flashtool doesn't have Xperia M in “Flashtool-drivers”
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yes .... Flashtool doesn't have Xperia M in “Flashtool-drivers. so you can select xperia p .

Abrakader225 said:
Flashtool doesn't have Xperia M in “Flashtool-drivers”
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Actually it does, they are listed as "Common drivers Nicky board". It should be the 11th selection down.

if you install the latest flashtool, actually there is xperia m ss and xperia m dual driver:laugh:

Problem solved. Used Sony Update Center. thx to all of you for help

help with stock firmware

Sooo, my backup is gone :crying:
I've tried restoring the stock firmware with flashtool, but i just cant seem to get it working :/
I go into the flashtool and select the firmware but nothing happends (i am in fastboot)
- Is there a stock firmware that is flashable in TWRP?

1. you need to see proper flashing tutorial,
2. once you download stockrom via XPERIFIRM (last button (right) on FLASHTOOL )
3. create ftf file (automatically)
4. now select firmware and when flashtool prompt, connect device in FLASHMODE (not fastboot mode)
it will flash
make sure you have the LATEST version of flashtool and all the drivers are installed
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5...oted-kernel-e6833-e6853-e6883-32-4-0-t3629001

YasuHamed said:
1. you need to see proper flashing tutorial,
2. once you download stockrom via XPERIFIRM (last button (right) on FLASHTOOL )
3. create ftf file (automatically)
4. now select firmware and when flashtool prompt, connect device in FLASHMODE (not fastboot mode)
it will flash
make sure you have the LATEST version of flashtool and all the drivers are installed
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5...oted-kernel-e6833-e6853-e6883-32-4-0-t3629001
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I sort of got it working.
now my issue is that the new flashtool version cant find my files. I can use the older flashtool version but then i can only get to 6.0.1 and not 7.0
any bright ideas ?

Citroon said:
I sort of got it working.
now my issue is that the new flashtool version cant find my files. I can use the older flashtool version but then i can only get to 6.0.1 and not 7.0
any bright ideas ?
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1. usually autodownloads via Xperifirm goes at C:\Users\<user>\.flashTool\firmwares, however if this is not the problem and you have
2. two firmware (android 6 & 7) both are at C:\Users\<user>\.flashTool\firmwares and you are able to see only 6 this could mean
(a) the firmware of 7 is not complied properly
(b) downloading firmware again from zero, may help
3. reinstalling flashtool also helps
4. make sure you are on latest flashtool and xjar files are replaced

YasuHamed said:
1. usually autodownloads via Xperifirm goes at C:\Users\<user>\.flashTool\firmwares, however if this is not the problem and you have
2. two firmware (android 6 & 7) both are at C:\Users\<user>\.flashTool\firmwares and you are able to see only 6 this could mean
(a) the firmware of 7 is not complied properly
(b) downloading firmware again from zero, may help
3. reinstalling flashtool also helps
4. make sure you are on latest flashtool and xjar files are replaced
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I have done all of the above. I can see all the firmwares in the older versions of flashtool but none in the new version (the firmwares are located in the correct folder)
- the only thing i can see when i point the flashtool at the firmwares folder is "Sony Xperia z5 premium" and none of the firmwares it's supposed to show me

i cant seem to be able to attach an image so i hope this dropbox link to the image will do
- this is the only thing i see with the new version
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iuh7i5o6snzcwfg/AADIqR9YBmSmb8OQzf-Eho0ua?dl=0

Citroon said:
i cant seem to be able to attach an image so i hope this dropbox link to the image will do
- this is the only thing i see with the new version
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iuh7i5o6snzcwfg/AADIqR9YBmSmb8OQzf-Eho0ua?dl=0
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can you click the ">" sign just before "sony xperia Z5 premium"
its a dropdown list

YasuHamed said:
can you click the ">" sign just before "sony xperia Z5 premium"
its a dropdown list
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I was not able to do that, i just got it to work after i reinstalled the flashtool and drivers a few times
- Seems like it was just a wierd bug i had
Thank you for your help!