DECLARATION
This thread was created initially by me when flashtool appear on market
In the beginning of the week i was contacted by G-FACE to offer his help cause he had created a thread similar to this one on a site of his country. He offered himself to translate and i´ll put the translation here.
Well, that wasn´t exactly how i see things. He do the job. He must take the credit for it
So, the next posts and despite the fact it appears like it was written/created by me that´s WRONG! He did it after contact mods and give him access to do so.
SO. Thank you G-FACE and thank HIM not me
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Hi all
Since some guys having trouble using flashtools and how to abuse it , this is a "HOW TO FOR N00BIES".
Please visit the main thread to search for news and firmware updates.
Please, if this thread was usefull for you in some way don`t donate me anything. Just ckick on THANKS, RATE THIS THREAD on top and vote on POLL . If you want to donate please do but on the right guys who made this incredible tool for us to use. Androxyde and Bin4ry.
Thank you all to get this thread sticky
CREDITS TO:
Androxyde
Bin4ry
Everyone from XDA
and myself of course for making this
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Regards,
Ricardo Rendeiro
[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies - THIS WILL BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED SOON
USER GUIDE FOR FLASHTOOL* 0.5.X.0
It is working with for all XPERIA range devices
Only some of the functions are working only for some specific devices. It is described on the topics.
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CONTENT:
1. Check if Flashtool recognizes our phone and if you have installed the needed drivers.
2. How to flash firmware [stock SE firmware] on the phone
3. How to Root your phone
4. Installing Recovery: xRecovery or Clockwork Mod
5. Bootloader Unlocking. For X10, X8, X10 mini/mini pro
6. Uninstalling system applications
7. Installing applications [apk files] on the phone
8. Editing files on the phone in text format [eg. buld.prop editing]
9. Firmware Rebranding [Х10 only]. Switching from operators brand to global and vice versa
*.ftf [firmware] collection
*Flashtool = One tool to rule them all!
note: edited by G-FACE at November 25th
[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies - THIS WILL BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED SOON
RECOGNIZING YOUR PHONE
Download the latest version of Flashtool from here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/ thanks to Androxyde & Bin4ry
Install Flashtool exe file and the update file if needed.
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The first and most important thing is to be sure that Flashtool recognizes your phone:
Start Flashtool
Connect the phone with the computer via USB cabel
Wait till flashtool shows that your device is recognized. You will see your phone model on "Connected device:"
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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If you see in “Connected device” the name of your phone model you are good to go for next steps.
If your phone is not recognized by Flashtool that means you don’t have the required drivers installed.
Open folder /Flashtool/drivers and install ggsetup-2.2.0.11
If after the above Flashtool still doesn’t recognize your phone, do the following:
From Flashtool/drivers folder extract the zip file XXX_ADB_driver which corresponds to your phone model
Open “Device manager” on the computer and find the device which is with an exclamation mark on it (do this with connected to the computer phone)
Right click on the device and choose Uptade driver
Choose to find the driver manually and browse to the folder where you’ve extracted the zip file.
That should install the required drivers on your computer.
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note: edited by G-FACE at November 25th
[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies - THIS WILL BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED SOON
HOW TO FLASH FIRMWARE [*.ftf file]
Download SE firmware in *.ftf file format and put it in Flashtool/firmwares folder
Start Flashtool and click the First icon: the "Lightning" icon [Flash]
Choose the required firmware from the list (if you have more than one ftf file in /firmwares folder you will see all of them in the list)
Click the OK button
the following screen will pop-up
1. Unplug the USB cabel from the phone (you can leave it plugged in the PC)
2. Turn off the phone
3. Press and hold the "Back" button on the phone
4. Plug in the USB cabel in the phone
5. Release the "Back" button after the above screen disappers
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A flashing procedure will start...
Wait till Flashtool finishes flashing
The program will prompt you to power on your phone
Turn on "Uknown scources" and "USB Debugging" (in Settings/Applications/Development)
Congratulations! You just flashed your phone successfuly.
note: edited by G-FACE at November 25th
[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies - THIS WILL BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED SOON
HOW TO ROOT
That version of Flashtool can root all Xperia range* devices.
*X10, X8, X10 mini/pro - this method can root Android 2.3.3 as well as Android 2.1
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Start Flashtool
Connect the device to the computer and wait until it's recognized
Click the icon with the "Padlock [the second in a row]
FT will start pushing files, wait till it finishes. Meanwhile the phone will reboot once.
When it's over Flashtool will notify "Root Access Allowed"
Open the application list on the phone and look for the app "Superuser"
If "Superuser" is there you have Rooted your device successfully.
Congrats!
note: edited by G-FACE at November 25th
[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies - THIS WILL BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED SOON
INSTALLING RECOVERY
Working only on x10 for now
Click to expand...
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Start Flashtool and connect the phone
Wait till it gets recognized
Click the "Cross" icon [the icon before last]
Dialog window will open to choose the type of Recovery you want
Choose between:
1. 0.3GB - for xRecovery 0.3 GB
or
2. CWM5 - for ClockWork Mod 5
Mark to your flavour and click OK
Installing process will start
When FT notifies "Recovery successfully installed" the process is over.
Congrats, you have just successfully installed your Recovery
If you like to try if you've successfully installed your Recovery do the following:
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Click to collapse
With connected phone to Flashtool
Go to Advanced/Reboot/Recovery/Reboot delault version
If your phone manage to enter in Recovery mode the following notification should come up in Flashtool:
note: edited by G-FACE at November 25th
[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies - THIS WILL BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED SOON
BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING [BL Unlock]
ATTENTION: Working only for x10, x8, x10 mini/pro
IF YOUR PHONE DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING, THIS FUNCTION IN FLASHTOOL SHOULD BE GRAYED OUT, BUT FOR YOUR SAFETY YOU CAN CHECK IT WITH S1TOOL!
Check if your phone is good for bootloader unlocking:
Download s1tool thanks to the_laser
Start the program and click on the "IDENTIFY" button
the program will ask you to power off the device
hold the "back" button on the phone and plug-in the USB cabel
wait until you see the following:
If it says "SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" or "SETOOL2 SIMLOCK SERTIFICATE" that means you can continue the procedure and unlock your phone
BUT, if it says "NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE", STOP RIGHT HERE
1. If your phone is sim-locked to an operator you can successfully unlock the bootloader
2. If your phone has been sim-unlocked when you bought it new from the store you can successfully unlock the bootloader
3. If your phone has been sim-unlocked via a CODE given you by your Operator you can successfully unlock the bootloader
4. If your phone has been sim-unlocked by SETool2, you can successfully unlock the bootloader
5. If your phone has been sim-unlocked by a software different than SEtool or a Code purchased from internet, DO NOT TRY TO UNLOCK YOUR BL, because you can permanently brick your phone
6. In any case if you're not sure for the above, check with S1Tool if your phone is good for unlocking.
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For safer and easier please assure that you are running Stock SE firmware 2.1 or 2.3.3.
You can be running on a Custom ROM, but make sure you are on Stock SE Kernel.
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LET'S START UNLOCKING BL
Start Flashtool, connect the phone and wait to be recognized
Go to: Plugins/X10 Unlock/run
A screen will popup and ask you to connect your phone in flashmode
1. Unplug the USB cabel from the phone (you can leave it plugged in the PC)
2. Turn off the phone
3. Press and hold the "Back" button on the phone
4. Plug in the USB cabel in the phone
5. Release the "Back" button after the above screen disappers
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Click to collapse
The unlocking process will start
Wait until Flashtool ask you to disconnect the cable off the phone, then turn on the device and connect the usb cable once again
Wait till Flashtool pushes the required files
After a while Flashtool will notify "Successfully applied unlock" and the phone will power on by itselfs
When it starts, Flashtool will recognize it, if it does you are done.
Congrats, you have successfully Unlocked your phone's BL
To check if the unlock was successful, do the following:
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Start s1tool again and click the "IDENTIFY" button
Where it says "S1 ERROM VER", if the code looks like this "r8А033" (the letter "r" is small), then you have successfully unlocked the BL, if its capital letter "R", then repeat the steps for BL unlocking.
note: edited by G-FACE at November 25th
UNINSTALLING SYSTEM APPS
Start Flashtool
Connect your phone to the computer and wait for flashtool to recognize it
Click on the "Clean" button [fourth in a row]
New window will popup
On the left side you will see all the system apps installed on the phone
Mark the app which you'd like to remove
Click the arrow pointing to the right and move unneeded apps in the right box
When you choose all of the apps you want to remove click the "ОК" button
Wait till FT removes the files
If needed repeat the steps above
Tested on x10. Not sure if it'll work on other devices
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List of safe apps to remove.
Happy playing!
note: edited by G-FACE at November 25th
INSTALLING APPLICATIONS [APK FILES] ON THE PHONE
Working on every Xperia range device
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Get the necessary apk files that you want to install on the phone
Copy them to /flashtool/custom/apps folder
Start Flashtool
Connect the device and wait till it's recognized
Click on the "APK installer" button [fifth in a row]
New window will popup
You will see the apps you previously put in /apps folder
Click the "OK" button
Wait until the files are pushed and installed
Open the apps list on the phone and make sure that the programs are installed
Happy playing!
note: edited by G-FACE at November 25th
EDITING FILES ON THE PHONE
Working on every Xperia range device
Click to expand...
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Start Flashtool
Connect the device and wait till it's recognized
Go to Advanced/File Editor
New window will popup
In "path:" field write the path to the file you wish to edit
For example:
1. system
2. system/lib
3. system/usr/keylayout
4. If the file is in the root folder leave it blank.
In the "file:" field write the name of the file with its extension, like: build.prop, keypad.kl, etc.
Click the "Reload" button
The file will load for editing
When you finish editing and want to save the changes click the "Save" button
If you don't want to save the changes click the "Close" button
Happy playing!
note: edited by G-FACE at November 25th
REBRANDING FIRMWARE [Х10 ONLY]. SWITCH BETWEEN OPERATORS BRANDS OR GENERIC AND VICE VERSA
Start Flashtool
Connect the device and wait till it's recognized
Go to Advanced/Rebrand
New window will popup
In "Type" field choose if you want a Generic or Operators firmware
In "Brand ID" field choose the region/operator which you'd like to rebrand to.
Confirm and wait a little bit
Connect your phone to SEUS or PC Companion and repair or re-install the firmware[/*]
That way the program will download the firmware which you choose in Flashtool and will flash it on your phone
Good luck!
note: edited by G-FACE at November 25th
Here you will find SE Firmwares ready for flashing with Flashtool.
Sony Ericsson X10 *.ftf files:
X10i Generic
X10i_3.0.1.G.0.75_CUST-UK GENERIC 1235-7379
Generic version 2.3.3 build 3.0.1.G.0.75
Generic - Sony Ericsson X10i_2.1.B.0.1
German Generic - Sony Ericsson X10i_2.1.B.0.1
X10i_2.1.1.A.0.28_GENERIC
Sony Ericsson X10i_2.1.A.435_GLOBAL-GGL GENERIC
Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.2.A.0.24
Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.0.A.0.504
X10i Operator branded firmwares
Bouygues Telecom version 2.1update1 build 2.0.A.0.504
Era Branded X10i_2.1.1.A.0.16
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Sony Ericsson X10 mini pro *.ftf files:
U20i Nordic
U20i UK
U20i Singapore
U20i French
U20i German
U20i NLU20i ITA
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Sony Ericsson X10 mini *.ftf files:
E10i Nordic
E10i UK
E10i French
E10i German
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Sony Ericsson X8 *.ftf files
E15i 2.1.1.A.0.6 Generic
Only basebands for x8
Please visit this thread
For downloading bb go here thanks to Blagus
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) *.ftf files:
R800i_4.0.A.2.368_World благодарение на stuklen
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15i) *.ftf:
MT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_GLOBAL - Android 2.3.4
MT15i_4.0.1.A.0.283_Global - Android 2.3.4
MT15i_4.0.A.2.368_GLOBAL - Android 2.3.3
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) *.ftf files:
SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.58_GLOBAL
SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_French_(1251-0622)
SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_United_Kingdom_(1248-7407)
SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_Baltic_(1249-8051)
SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_Nordic_1_(1249-8044) [SE/FI]
SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_Nordic_2_(1249-8053) [NO/DK/IS]
SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_Iberia_(1250-2159)
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini (ST15i) *.ftf files:
ST15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_(1249-6227) - Android 2.3.4
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i) *.ftf files:
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global - Android 2.3.4
4.0.A.2.368 Generic Global - Android 2.3.3
4.0.A.2.368 Nordic - Android 2.3.3
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) *.ftf:
ST18i_4.0.2.A.0.42_(Central-Europe) - Android 2.3.4
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i) *.ftf file:
MK16i_4.0.2.A.0.58 (1249-8108) - Android 2.3.4
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reserved for future use???
what exactly "X10_1.0_SE_StockRom_MultiTouch.ftf" includes and where did you get it? Does it include both firmware and mutlitouch update??
aLPaSLaN07 said:
what exactly "X10_1.0_SE_StockRom_MultiTouch.ftf" includes and where did you get it? Does it include both firmware and mutlitouch update??
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Thats a file that I've build as described on step 2 3rd post. From .sin files. And give that name cause I've copy kernel.sin file to 024 build.
That way when i flash it has MT already in
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
rendeiro2005 said:
Thats a file that I've build as described on step 2 3rd post. From .sin files. And give that name cause I've copy kernel.sin file to 024 build.
That way when i flash it has MT already in
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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Isn't it possible to flash only MT update? Flashing only kernel.sin will not work? Do I have to flash my firmware also?
aLPaSLaN07 said:
Isn't it possible to flash only MT update? Flashing only kernel.sin will not work? Do I have to flash my firmware also?
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Did you even read 2nd post, do you? LOL
If you already have 2.1 just install kernel.ftf
You can dw from 1st post.
Once again you didn't read. LOL
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
When you create the ftf file it seems to make no difference if the laoder.sin is included. The flash tool gets its own laoder sin. I've tried both include and not. Both ftf file flashed OK.
Why is loader.sin included in build of ftf?
Tony_C said:
When you create the ftf file it seems to make no difference if the laoder.sin is included. The flash tool gets its own laoder sin. I've tried both include and not. Both ftf file flashed OK.
Why is loader.sin included in build of ftf?
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yes it`s already in. you can check that on \FlashTool\loaders. so no need to download them
Im using Emience 2.1 rom,So i downloaded the multi touch file for any rom the copied that to the firmware folder of the flashtool,and copied the dualtouch to it to.. When I click the Flash button,it only displays one file there at its kernal.sin file. Please help
Related
Hello all,
I've created this topic in order to make cooler jerpelea's post of nordic/generic 2.1 Android (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793). Yes, it's about 130 pages now...
So please submit in this topic your problems (install, bugs, crashes...) and we'll try to help you solve it.
Cheers friends
Did anyone noticed that the place of notification bar in portrait rendered faster in landscape?
Just like on the screenshot, but only at the notification bar's place.
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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I have X10i GENERIC 2.1, JIT Enanled with 28MB heap.
But it was the same before JIT.
I've been trying to test (also in Root Explorer) but I didn't notice anything ^^
PC Hank when Hold Back Button.
Anyone have the same case with me?
I tried update my X10i to 2.1 using PC Companion and SEUS, but always Hank after hold back button and connect the USB cable to PC...
PC have already detect new device, and the X10i handset already have green light, but after that, i cannot click any button on my PC, cause the PC stuck and Hank, and then My X10i Handset goes booting, and come to normal home again.
After that, i should push reset button on my PC, cause i cannot used my scroll mouse anymore.
I've tried to Hard Reset the X10i handset, but always Hank after hold the back button and connect the USB cable.
anyone can help?
I'm from Indonesia...
THX
LoGaY said:
Anyone have the same case with me?
I tried update my X10i to 2.1 using PC Companion and SEUS, but always Hank after hold back button and connect the USB cable to PC...
PC have already detect new device, and the X10i handset already have green light, but after that, i cannot click any button on my PC, cause the PC stuck and Hank, and then My X10i Handset goes booting, and come to normal home again.
After that, i should push reset button on my PC, cause i cannot used my scroll mouse anymore.
I've tried to Hard Reset the X10i handset, but always Hank after hold the back button and connect the USB cable.
anyone can help?
I'm from Indonesia...
THX
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You mean your computer hangs when you connect though USB x10 in flash mode ? It looks the problem is your computer, try on another computer or check your USB drivers and your x10 flash mode drivers.
I updated my X10i succesfully with the 02-11-2010 version of the nordic flasher incl. 2.1 firmware on my Win7 64-bit machine.
Using the same firmware-files, I tried to update another X10i with the 05-11-2010 version of the flasher.
The command-prompt showed "FLASHING finished" (or to that effect) after successfully going through the various files in the 'firmware' folder, prompting me to press any key. Right when I did that, it added an error-message about file not having been found... but this was after the message informing me of the successful completion of the flashing.
I disconnected and restarted the phone - it got to the Sony Ericsson screen... stayed there for a few minutes - then rebooted and did the same thing again and again. I tried this three times - it just didn't work. I had to flash back to 1.6 via SEUS.
Any ideas?
any time I try to use the global package i get a message from the command prompt saying "java is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file". Very much confused as to what needs to be done here...
ericstretch said:
any time I try to use the global package i get a message from the command prompt saying "java is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file". Very much confused as to what needs to be done here...
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I thinks its a common problem at Win7 64bit... or dunno.
It means, win can't find javaw.exe to execute
Use xda search, you will find an answer
hmmm, possible cuz i definitely have the latest version of java on my pc
Could you help us with this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825329 ?
This is about ours problem with camera after 2.1 update. Please, try to help us.
ericstretch said:
any time I try to use the global package i get a message from the command prompt saying "java is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file". Very much confused as to what needs to be done here...
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This is because Java didn't implement its line command correctly. Add the java line to PATH variable :
http://www.java.com/en/download/help/path.xml
Add : ;C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\ (For Windows 7 x64)
Do not forget the coma if you have something already written on path. Once done, you can test it works fine by running a command line (wherever you want) by typing "java".
MPhil said:
I updated my X10i succesfully with the 02-11-2010 version of the nordic flasher incl. 2.1 firmware on my Win7 64-bit machine.
Using the same firmware-files, I tried to update another X10i with the 05-11-2010 version of the flasher.
The command-prompt showed "FLASHING finished" (or to that effect) after successfully going through the various files in the 'firmware' folder, prompting me to press any key. Right when I did that, it added an error-message about file not having been found... but this was after the message informing me of the successful completion of the flashing.
I disconnected and restarted the phone - it got to the Sony Ericsson screen... stayed there for a few minutes - then rebooted and did the same thing again and again. I tried this three times - it just didn't work. I had to flash back to 1.6 via SEUS.
Any ideas?
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You may try to reflash your phone using 02 nov flasher (at least the one which worked for you). But once ###Flashing finished. is done whatever happen next, your phone should be safe. Maybe you changed files from firmware folder, so you should re-download a "clean" install and ONLY use tools provided within the archive. Hope this helps
lipali said:
Could you help us with this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825329 ?
This is about ours problem with camera after 2.1 update. Please, try to help us.
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I'll check this tomorrow, but I don't know about this bug. I know how to crash camera app, but I don't know why camera app shouldn't be able to connect the camera lens. This doesn't sound hardware (regarding other comments), but it's weird you can't get it to work back on 1.6. You may try to get a full memory reset, in order to empty the x10 internal memory, then do a fully clean install ?
Perceval from Hyrule said:
You may try to get a full memory reset, in order to empty the x10 internal memory, then do a fully clean install ?
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Tell me how do that, then I'll do it tommorow evening.
It isn't hardware problem, I was checked that.
lipali said:
Tell me how do that, then I'll do it tommorow evening.
It isn't hardware problem, I was checked that.
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In fact, I don't know ^^
At first, check with Android System Info which daemons run at start, and check camera app is running (without launching camera). If it's not running, that's wrong.
Then, you'll have to restore link between camera hardware and software, but I really don't know how to do that (Maybe pm jerpelea ?)...
SE X10 3G troubles
I've done the 2.1 update, but now i dont have 3G network anymore..
Sometimes for a few seconds, but after that it's gone again.
Didn't had the problem with 1.6 firmware..
Anyone got a solution for me???
SE X10i
2.1 update1
Build Nr 2.0.A.0.504
Vodafone user
Gragono said:
SE X10i
2.1 update1
Build Nr 2.0.A.0.504
Vodafone user
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Which version of 2.1 are you running ? (Generic Global, Nordic, ...)
Does your x10 is branded ???
Does your phone say there's no SIM card ?
As far as I can tell, it looks your phone is not configured properly to work with your provider. Try to download automatically settings or manually edit provider parameters (you can get these probably on this forum, or from Vodafone's site. I guess they can even automatically send am auto-configure SMS )
LoGaY said:
Anyone have the same case with me?
I tried update my X10i to 2.1 using PC Companion and SEUS, but always Hank after hold back button and connect the USB cable to PC...
PC have already detect new device, and the X10i handset already have green light, but after that, i cannot click any button on my PC, cause the PC stuck and Hank, and then My X10i Handset goes booting, and come to normal home again.
After that, i should push reset button on my PC, cause i cannot used my scroll mouse anymore.
I've tried to Hard Reset the X10i handset, but always Hank after hold the back button and connect the USB cable.
anyone can help?
I'm from Indonesia...
THX
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Clear, don't use pc compagnion !!
Seriously, just reflash with flashtools in firmware update. More easy, more robust. You probably have an incompatibility with the new x10 drivers pc compagnion update it self and your own usb drivers.
flashtools use its own windriver for usb, so ... just try.
LoGaY said:
Anyone have the same case with me?
I tried update my X10i to 2.1 using PC Companion and SEUS, but always Hank after hold back button and connect the USB cable to PC...
PC have already detect new device, and the X10i handset already have green light, but after that, i cannot click any button on my PC, cause the PC stuck and Hank, and then My X10i Handset goes booting, and come to normal home again.
After that, i should push reset button on my PC, cause i cannot used my scroll mouse anymore.
I've tried to Hard Reset the X10i handset, but always Hank after hold the back button and connect the USB cable.
anyone can help?
I'm from Indonesia...
THX
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I had the same problem. Whenever computer detected new hardware it gave a message "Found New Hardware" "SEMC device" and hanged. Then I tried other computer (another desktop) but same message popped up there as well. Finally I resolved the issue by installing SEMC flash driver (available on xda website in some other forum). Now here's the procedure. First don't open PC companion or SEUS. Just insert USB cable into your phone when your computer is on. This should pop up the message "Found New Hardware." At this stage install the driver and re-start the computer. Now open Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) (don't use PC Companion) and update by following the steps given there. Hope this will resolve your issue as well. I installed Android 2.1 successfully. You may read this thread as well if you want more info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827992
Indeed, the best thing to do is not to try to flash X10 to a rom dumped from this site using official Sony Ericsson software. (although most of time it will work)
It may indeed compromise flashing... If you want an "official" firmware, then you can use SE products to get roms directly from SE sites. If you get roms from here, you can (and should) use flashing tool provided. Not better, but specially built - with love and beer - for flashing these particular roms
Hi. I tried to use the search engine but I couldn't find anything.
when I got my xperia x10 mini (e10a) it was on 1.6 version then when I upgraded it went straight to 2.1.1.a.0.6 I wonder if is there some way to downgrade it to 2.0.a.0.24 because we can't find as much stuff (like themes) for the 2.1 like we find for 2.0.
Thank You so much
the Cyanogen rom works well with the latest fw 2.1.1.a.0.6... for me ofcoz.
if that what bothers you, here take a look at here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895947
i've found something posted by owain flasher where you can flash the old baseband and fw, i'll try to look around.
nujhum said:
the Cyanogen rom works well with the latest fw 2.1.1.a.0.6... for me ofcoz.
if that what bothers you, here take a look at here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895947
i've found something posted by owain flasher where you can flash the old baseband and fw, i'll try to look around.
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this one is for Pro mine is the mini. too bad.
Plus the cyanogen room give me some big bugs as with the camera so I'm not using it again for now.
DaRk_dOg said:
Just an addition before New Year's Day.
Since the last firmware, is not yet been rooted, i followed zdzihu's method and made a rooted firmware with xrecovery already installed.
In order to install this firmware, you need to install xrecovery first.
Also if you have already flashed with 2.0.2.A.0.24 through SEUS, please downgrade!
Requirements:
DOWNLOAD>>X10 mini flasher
DOWNLOAD>>2.0.2.A.0.24PACK.tar.bz2
You will also need an X10 mini rooted with xrecovery installed
Instructions:
1. Download and unpack 2.0.2.A.0.24PACK.tar.bz2. It contains 2 files: update.zip and 2.0.2.A.0.24FlasherFiles folder
2. Copy update.zip to SD Card
3. Copy 2.0.2.A.0.24FlasherFiles folder inside the flasher's folder.
4. Boot into xRecovery and install update.zip
5. Open flasher and press "Flash" tab
6. Choose "2.0.2.A.0.24FlasherFiles" and flasher will show "Searching for Xperia..."
7. Plug the phone on usb
8. Choose "Reboot" option on recovery and right after the screen goes blank, keep the "back" button pressed until the green light is on.
If you don't succeed at first, press home and on/off button while connected on usb and simultaneusly "back" button.
Make sure you understand the installation process before you try!
EDIT
If by any chance you have installed a new theme and you want to go back to the stock one,
DOWNLOAD STOCK THEME, and flash it through recovery
All credits go to:
zdzihu, for xrecovery and for all this actually, as i followed his method.
Bin4ry for the flasher, saved my @ss from many many bricks.
aZuZu for his SIN2IMG tool. Works great!
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IN ANY WAY, IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE.
USING THIS METHOD AND FILES, IS DONE BY YOUR OWN CHOICE.
Happy New Year, everyone!
D_d
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3. Copy 2.0.2.A.0.24FlasherFiles folder inside the flasher's folder
5. Open flasher and press "Flash" tab
6. Choose "2.0.2.A.0.24FlasherFiles" and flasher will show "Searching for Xperia..."
sorry for being dumb but should it be on xrecovery?
Theres no such thing as a dumb question!!
Playon90 said:
3. Copy 2.0.2.A.0.24FlasherFiles folder inside the flasher's folder
5. Open flasher and press "Flash" tab
6. Choose "2.0.2.A.0.24FlasherFiles" and flasher will show "Searching for Xperia..."
sorry for being dumb but should it be on xrecovery?
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Hey bro,
No you shouldnt be in xrec. Just in flash mode (just like if you use SEUS - if you've used it). Once you get to the step where it says "Searching for Xperia..." turn off your device unplug usb cord hold the back button and insert usb cable. The little led should show up solid green to let you know your in flash mode.
Cheers,
evilbarcode.
Playon90 said:
3. Copy 2.0.2.A.0.24FlasherFiles folder inside the flasher's folder
5. Open flasher and press "Flash" tab
6. Choose "2.0.2.A.0.24FlasherFiles" and flasher will show "Searching for Xperia..."
sorry for being dumb but should it be on xrecovery?
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As evilbarcode said, you wouldn't need to be in xrecovery mode. And follow the instructions step by step. And it should work just fine.
Sent from my U20i using XDA Premium App
The link for the flashtool doesnt work could someone post it to me?
Playon90 said:
The link for the flashtool doesnt work could someone post it to me?
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Just uploading it now, will edit this post with a link when it finishes.
Cheers,
evilbarcode.
Edit: Here is the link i hope it works.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16618406/Flashtool0.2.9.1.zip
Thanks . I'm gonna try it all tomorrow. if something go wrong I can use SEUS to bring my phone back to life or something? and is this firmeware really for mini (not pro) and e10a right? just checking
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I tried and it doesn't show the searching for xperia....
Playon90 said:
Thanks . I'm gonna try it all tomorrow. if something go wrong I can use SEUS to bring my phone back to life or something? and is this firmeware really for mini (not pro) and e10a right? just checking
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Hey bro,
The flash-tool itself is for all sony xperia models (x10a/i(big x10) - u20a/i(mini pro - e10a/i(mini)). The fw files you need will be the ones specific to your phone not the flash-tool itself. Understand?
Follow the instructions in this thread to get the fw files you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943645
If you need more help just ask.
Cheers,
evilbarcode.
Edit: And yes you can use SEUS to get phone back to how it was.
Thanks for all the help evilbarcode
but it doesn't show the searching for xperia...
see
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Ok I fixed the other problem and got a new one.
10/007/2011 19:07:05 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/007/2011 19:07:10 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/007/2011 19:07:10 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
10/007/2011 19:07:10 - INFO - Then go to application settings
10/007/2011 19:07:10 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
10/007/2011 19:07:21 - INFO - Connected device : E10
Playon90 said:
Ok I fixed the other problem and got a new one.
10/007/2011 19:07:05 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/007/2011 19:07:10 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/007/2011 19:07:10 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
10/007/2011 19:07:10 - INFO - Then go to application settings
10/007/2011 19:07:10 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
10/007/2011 19:07:21 - INFO - Connected device : E10
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Hey bro,
Your welcome. Glad you got that last part sorted. What this means is that to use flashtool you need unknown sources enabled (settings>applications>check "allow unknown sources") and debugging enabled (settings>applications>development>check "debugging")
Hope this helps, let me know.
Cheers,
evilbarcode.
just follow what evilbarcode posted and it should fix your problem.
evilbarcode said:
Hey bro,
Your welcome. Glad you got that last part sorted. What this means is that to use flashtool you need unknown sources enabled (settings>applications>check "allow unknown sources") and debugging enabled (settings>applications>development>check "debugging")
Hope this helps, let me know.
Cheers,
evilbarcode.
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It IS enabled and the bug does not go away, Thank you again
Playon90 said:
It IS enabled and the bug does not go away, Thank you again
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Hmm ok well first thing i would do it post your problem in the thread for flashtool and see if anyone can help there. If not then pm with a link to the firmware you are trying to flash and i will set up flashtool for you and reupload it for you.
Cheers,
evilbarcode.
i believe thats the new flash tool, for some way, it didnt work with me either.
i flash my device using the old ver of flash tool.
maybe later i'll post the link for you.
nujhum said:
i believe thats the new flash tool, for some way, it didnt work with me either.
i flash my device using the old ver of flash tool.
maybe later i'll post the link for you.
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If you don't have the old version i think i might on my external. So just post here if you dont and i'll check it for yous.
Anywho, goodnight xda.
Peace,
evilbarcode.
as i promise you.
here's the old version of flash tool.
http://www.mediafire.com/?fd4dcdu13rdkm91
good luck mate.
Hi,
I have a problem with my x10 mini E10i ,,,,,,, the problem as follow:
I tried to install GingerBread But I think that i have made some steps wrong ,,,,, anyway
the phone not starting and still the SE Logo on screen ((more than 8 hours))
the phone not open Xrecovery screen when press back button
i tried SEUS ((Sony Ericsson Update Service)) but it still not working,,,, they say:
no new software is available for your phone
your phone already has the latest available software installed
so i tried SE Pc Companion ,,,, but the phone not connected??????
I know its Bad Luck to be my phone freezed ,,,, but i wish had some
Help
saalaaam___________________________________________________________________________________________
The Thread Has been edited after problem fixed ,,,, and the solution as follow:
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Finally found the solution as follow:
First Download the flashtool-0.6.9.1-windows and install it
Second Open Flash Tool.exe
Third open the firmwares on the flashTool Directory “”Default Directory is: C:\Flashtool\firmwares”” && Drag the x10 mini_2.3_SE.ftf into flashTool window it will flash the .sin files on the phone
Forth restart your mobile ,,,,, First startup will take about 2-4 minutes
Enjoooooy
For more information Visit this Thread
[25NOV][FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies - G-FACE GUIDE
And This Thread
How To Flash Custom ROM In Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Using FlashTool
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Many Thanks For everyone
Hello, have you follow all instructions before installing Gingerbread? What is the version of gingerbread you have installed? You have before installing it unlock bootloader (you can't see Sony Ericsson Logo after unlocked bootloader), or, if you have downloaded a version wich goes with stock kernel, you haven't installed x-recovery first. Try to unlock your bootloader and read all instructions mentionned at the first page of the page you have donwloaded the rom.
Sorry for english.
Also to get back to 2.1 you must choose repair in SEUS or it won't do it
Sent from my U20i using xda premium
have you follow all instructions before installing Gingerbread
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i forget to do a factory reset & install clock world mod
What is the version of gingerbread you have installed
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the rom thread [ROM] MiniCM7-2.1.9 [11/2/12]Gingerbread 2.3.7/CM7.2 unofficial port for the x10mini
Try to unlock your bootloader and read all instructions mentionned at the first page of the page you have donwloaded the rom.
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my problem with the original thread that my English is weak ,,,, so i try un translated thread into Arabic Language ,,,, but that Arabic Thread seems to incomplete
So if there is a Simple solution ,,,,I will be grateful to you
Also to get back to 2.1 you must choose repair in SEUS or it won't do it
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I tried SEUS and it does not give me this option "repair" ,,,, just Asks me to turn off the device ,,,, then press Back Key ,,,,, then connect My mobile to PC ,,,, and after a few seconds ,,,,, SEUS says
no new software is available for your phone
your phone already has the latest available software installed
Thank you very much for your participation to me
NoTiCe === I tried a WotanClient.exe to fix phone but it needs a credit Card to continue
شكرا جزيلا لكل مشاركة ولكل مساعدة ,,,,,,
My suggestion is : flash stock rom with flashtool. You can find somewhere stock rom file around. That is what I do on x10mp when i was got freeze at SE logo.
Sent from my U20i using xda premium
or...did you try this mode?:
1-unplug USB, turn on Companion, select Support Zone, select start, select update software, select repair the phone, select E10i=X10 mini (or your device).
2-Plug USB your bricked phone, and press three buttons at once and hold it: Power+Home+Back, when you note a little vibration (the phone begin to restart), inmediatly release Power+Home buttons but let pressed Back button...
You see Companion will detect correctly your phone in flash mode and you back to stock firm+kernel.
...And a very good quide for root, unlock bootlader safely...etc is the Flastool guide :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
I hope you understand my english and I helped you.
Fixed Problem .,,,,, thanks For every post
flash stock rom with flashtool. You can find somewhere stock rom file around. That is what I do on x10mp when i was got freeze at SE logo.
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many Thanks For your advice
or...did you try this mode?:
1-unplug USB, turn on Companion, select Support Zone, select start, select update software, select repair the phone, select E10i=X10 mini (or your device).
2-Plug USB your bricked phone, and press three buttons at once and hold it: Power+Home+Back, when you note a little vibration (the phone begin to restart), inmediatly release Power+Home buttons but let pressed Back button...
You see Companion will detect correctly your phone in flash mode and you back to stock firm+kernel.
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unfortunately it is not work with my Phone ,,,,,,
Many Thanks for replay
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_______________________________________________________________________________________
Finally found the solution as follow:
First Download the flashtool-0.6.9.1-windows and install it
Second Open Flash Tool.exe
Third open the firmwares on the flashTool Directory “”Default Directory is: C:\Flashtool\firmwares”” && Drag the x10 mini_2.3_SE.ftf into flashTool window it will flash the .sin files on the phone
Forth restart your mobile ,,,,, First startup will take about 2-4 minutes
Enjoooooy
For more information Visit this Thread
[25NOV][FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies - G-FACE GUIDE
And This Thread
How To Flash Custom ROM In Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Using FlashTool
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Thanks For Every one Helped Me ,,,,,, and sory for my bad english
سلاااااااااام للجميع
xperia x10 mini not starting
I have a problem with my x10 mini - the problem as follow:
I rootedmy phone and tried to install rom MiniCM7-2.2.2-robyn. But I think that i have made some steps wrong
the phone not starting and still the SE Logo on screen
the phone not open Xrecovery screen when press back button
i tried SE Pc Companion ,,,, but the phone not connected??????
Now i connected device with flash tool and it gives a fault like this:
09/020/2015 23:20:21 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
09/020/2015 23:20:22 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.9.1 built on 2012-04-09 19:22:19
09/020/2015 23:20:22 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
09/020/2015 23:20:32 - INFO - Device disconnected
09/020/2015 23:20:53 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
09/020/2015 23:20:53 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
09/020/2015 23:20:55 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
09/020/2015 23:20:55 - ERROR - Cannot identify your device.
09/020/2015 23:20:55 - INFO - Selecting from user input
09/021/2015 23:21:09 - INFO - Connected device : E10
09/021/2015 23:21:09 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
09/021/2015 23:21:09 - INFO - Android version : / kernel version : - exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: Permission denied (13) -
What should i do? Please help me..
mst5481 said:
I have a problem with my x10 mini - the problem as follow:
I rootedmy phone and tried to install rom MiniCM7-2.2.2-robyn. But I think that i have made some steps wrong
the phone not starting and still the SE Logo on screen
the phone not open Xrecovery screen when press back button
i tried SE Pc Companion ,,,, but the phone not connected??????
Now i connected device with flash tool and it gives a fault like this:
09/020/2015 23:20:21 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
09/020/2015 23:20:22 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.9.1 built on 2012-04-09 19:22:19
09/020/2015 23:20:22 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
09/020/2015 23:20:32 - INFO - Device disconnected
09/020/2015 23:20:53 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
09/020/2015 23:20:53 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
09/020/2015 23:20:55 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
09/020/2015 23:20:55 - ERROR - Cannot identify your device.
09/020/2015 23:20:55 - INFO - Selecting from user input
09/021/2015 23:21:09 - INFO - Connected device : E10
09/021/2015 23:21:09 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
09/021/2015 23:21:09 - INFO - Android version : / kernel version : - exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: Permission denied (13) -
What should i do? Please help me..
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Flash the kernel that this ROM needs...
SmG67 said:
Flash the kernel that this ROM needs...
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Thanks.. But i m really sorry i dont know how to do it? where can i find this kernel and how to flash it?
i found the kernel and tried to flash it but i got thiat fault:What should i do now?
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Now i got this message on flash tool.. What can i do.. How can i make my phone worked again.. can i recover it?
I really need help.. Please..
mst5481 said:
Now i got this message on flash tool.. What can i do.. How can i make my phone worked again.. can i recover it?
View attachment 3108661
I really need help.. Please..
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First, unlock your bootloader (BLU Icon in Flashtool)
Then flash the kernel again.
SmG67 said:
First, unlock your bootloader (BLU Icon in Flashtool)
Then flash the kernel again.
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The icon must be in plugins but when i click the plugins button nothing appears..
mst5481 said:
The icon must be in plugins but when i click the plugins button nothing appears..
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The padlock button in your case, is it disabled?
Padlock is off, i cant click it..
---------- Post added at 12:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:20 AM ----------
Cant i turn my phone its first situation.. without rom version?
mst5481 said:
Padlock is off, i cant click it..
---------- Post added at 12:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:20 AM ----------
Cant i turn my phone its first situation.. without rom version?
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Repair it with SEUS or PC Companion
or flash this with flashtool
SmG67 said:
Repair it with SEUS or PC Companion
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Seus cant be used anymore.. And pc companion cant see the phone when updating..
mst5481 said:
Seus cant be used anymore.. And pc companion cant see the phone when updating..
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When it can't see the phone it should give you a repair link...
or flash this with flashtool
Hi folks
Here is how to root any 2011 Xperia running any of the 4.1.B.0.587 4.1.B.0.431 / 4.1.A.0.562 and 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware . No need to downgrade kernels or anything, just root it straight away
Rooting
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode
PC Companion installed on your PC.
1) Connect your phone to PC ( IMPORTANT > Skip PC Companion installation pop up on your phone.) and wait for the adb drivers to be installed. If these drivers don't get installed, phone would not be detected by Eroot.
Make sure nothing else ( specially flashtool ) is running on your PC in the background.
2) Download this rooting toolkit. Google Drive /// MediaFire /// 4-Shared and run it. If any downloading starts, cancel it by clicking the green button. Don't let the eroot download anything.
It should now detect your phone and show an option to "-root". Just click on it, wait till it finishes
3)Rooting done ( For confirmation see if any Super User app has been installed )
4) If by chance it fails for the first time, give it another go. it won't harm your phone in any way. If you still face problem, click on show content below
Go to your C:/ Drive / User/Username/AppData/Roaming/ folder and delete the eRoot folder.
If it says cannot be deleted then open up task manager on your PC and kill bec.exe . Then delete eroot folder.
Still not working ? used the archived method to root 2011 Xperia here below the animated Xperia picture.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/398771#398771
5) While posting in the thread for help, remember to give details. Don't just write > "it's not working, help please ".
"Confirmed working on" List
( Both Unlocked / Locked Bootloaders )
Xperia SL / S / ION / Acro S
Arc / Arc S
Pro
Neo V / Neo
Ray
Mini / Mini Pro
Live with walkman
Xperia Active
Xperia Play
All Xperias Rooting thread
:good:
Confirm working on neo L
For neo L with Tigris Kernel,Vengeance ... ( Unlock BL )
Just connect to PC , and do the steps in OP
For neo L Lock BL
1. Enable USB Debugging from (Menu\Settings\Developer Options\Development)
2. Enable Unknown Sources from (Menu\Settings\Security)
3. Enable MSC Mode from (Menu\Setting\Xperia\Connectivity\USB Connection Mode)
4.Then simply flash MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel via Flashtool
5.Then Root using the tool above , after done manually remove and reinsert battery
6.Then flash back MT25i_4.1.B.0.626_KERNEL ONLY_bywewenk or MT25i_4.1.B.0.631_KERNEL ONLY_bywewenk
*If you are on .626 & .587 use .626 kernel , If you are on .631 then use .631 kernel
Thank you, and thanks for wym986!
It's worked on my Neo V mt11i .587
Great job!
thank you...works on Neo V!:good:
sagar.andro said:
:good:
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:good:
Phillip Wu said:
Confirm working on neo L
For neo L with Tigris Kernel,Vengeance ... ( Unlock BL )
Just connect to PC , and do the steps in OP
For neo L Lock BL
1. Enable USB Debugging from (Menu\Settings\Developer Options\Development)
2. Enable Unknown Sources from (Menu\Settings\Security)
3. Enable MSC Mode from (Menu\Setting\Xperia\Connectivity\USB Connection Mode)
4.Then simply flash MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel via Flashtool
5.Then Root using the tool above , after done manually remove and reinsert battery
6.Then flash back MT25i_4.1.B.0.626_KERNEL ONLY_bywewenk or MT25i_4.1.B.0.631_KERNEL ONLY_bywewenk
*If you are on .626 & .587 use .626 kernel , If you are on .631 then use .631 kernel
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Man you never replied to the other thread :/
csabbymtc said:
Thank you, and thanks for wym986!
It's worked on my Neo V mt11i .587
Great job!
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No probs mate,
destructiontrace said:
thank you...works on Neo V!:good:
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There you go
Confirmed working on every Xperia running 4.0.A.2.0.62
Great thanks to my friends
I tried this app in all GB firmwares and it did nothing. Everything worked perfectly in ICS .587, though. Obviusly this is Neo V.
Thanks!
thank you :highfive:
i have xperia neo MT15a 4.1.B.0.587 ... i follow this step for root. i think root is done.. bt not install super user app.. what is this problem.. plz help me..
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papo_blue7 said:
I tried this app in all GB firmwares and it did nothing. Everything worked perfectly in ICS .587, though. Obviusly this is Neo V.
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It works mate,
Dilan Pushpitha said:
i have xperia neo MT15a 4.1.B.0.587 ... i follow this step for root. i think root is done.. bt not install super user app.. what is this problem.. plz help me..
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Use the archived method to root 2011 xperia here
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/398771#398771
Dilan Pushpitha said:
i have xperia neo MT15a 4.1.B.0.587 ... i follow this step for root. i think root is done.. bt not install super user app.. what is this problem.. plz help me..
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Hmmm, you rooted your phone, and then unrooted it...
When you connect your pjone, you have to see: “一键root ” it means: "click to root" or something like that
When you see “恭喜您，获取root 权限成功” it means that "rooting succesful" or so... You have nothing to do after that, just disconnect USB cable, and you can see the superuser app in your app drawer.
BUT I THINK, that you've clicked on the “恭喜您，获取root 权限成功” button... And the software have unrooted your phone.
I've made the same mistake at first...
csabbymtc said:
Hmmm, you rooted your phone, and then unrooted it...
BUT I THINK, that you've clicked on the “恭喜您，获取root 权限成功” button... And the software have unrooted your phone.
I've made the same mistake at first...
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So could you confirm that finally this is the method to unroot the phone?
Petitgibus said:
So could you confirm that finally this is the method to unroot the phone?
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If your phone is rooted with this software, yes, it's a working unroot method.
But if you rooted your phone with the old method, I don't know if it's working or not.
Hmm.. i connected my xperia neo v 4.1.B.0.587 but eroot didn't detect my device. Anything i should do? Sorry I'm a complete noob :/
Edit: Oh i just had to reinstall my PC companion.. Hahah sorry for being an idiot!!
csabbymtc said:
Hmmm, you rooted your phone, and then unrooted it...
When you connect your pjone, you have to see: “一键root ” it means: "click to root" or something like that
When you see “恭喜您，获取root 权限成功” it means that "rooting succesful" or so... You have nothing to do after that, just disconnect USB cable, and you can see the superuser app in your app drawer.
BUT I THINK, that you've clicked on the “恭喜您，获取root 权限成功” button... And the software have unrooted your phone.
I've made the same mistake at first...
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hmmm i press root button complete 4 steps but end window is
what is this message mean?
Nabeel. said:
Confirmed working on every Xperia running 4.0.A.2.0.62
Great thanks to my friends [/QU
i already follow your step but still not rooted. my phone neo v .. Gb 2.3.4 ...4.0.A.2.0.62 help me pls
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Dilan Pushpitha said:
hmmm i press root button complete 4 steps but end window is
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It's the rooting error message, 'not successful'...
check these requirements:
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode
and try again...
I don't know what could be the problem...
rafieab said:
Nabeel. said:
Confirmed working on every Xperia running 4.0.A.2.0.62
Great thanks to my friends [/QU
i already follow your step but still not rooted. my phone neo v .. Gb 2.3.4 ...4.0.A.2.0.62 help me pls
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Updated the steps, so check again
csabbymtc Thanks for helping mate , :good:
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csabbymtc said:
It's the rooting error message, 'not successful'...
check these requirements:
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode
and try again...
I don't know what could be the problem...
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i try this.. but is not working
my device MT15a
build number - 4.1.B.0.587
Hello guys , i was standing in front of my pc and looking newbies post "How to flash" How to Root" How to use Flashtool anything . So i decide to create a guide about that . Ok let's start. First of all we will need flashtool , go to the buttom of this page to find the download section .
1) How to install flashtool
a. Download it from the provided link
b. Run it
c. After installation complete we will need the drivers so move to C:/Flashtool/Drivers (Or where you install it) you will find a .exe file ,run it . Choose your phones drivers and the two last drivers for Fastboot/Flash mode .
d.You're done with installation
2) How to flash an official firmware
a. Download the .ftf file ( search on google if you can't find it )
b1.Put it on Flashtool/Firmwares folder
b2. Click the Flashtool icon on the program.
c. Choose Flash mode
d. Then you will see the .ftf files like this
e. Choose your .ftf file and click flash. Wait for that icon
After that you will need to put your phone on Flash mode .
3) How to flash a kernel .
a. First of all we will need a file like .elf , .img or .sin .
b. After you download the kernel . (If it's .rar you will find it inside , just extract it )
c. Go to flashtool , click the flashtool icon in the program and choose fastboot mode
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d.After that you will see a window like this
Click on "Select Kernel to Flash" and then find it . Don't forget to choose the destination type.
e.After that put your phone in Fastboot mode .
When you do that you will see on the screen if it's successfully installed.
4) How to root your phone .
a. Enable usb Debug mode ,you will find it on Settings->Developer Options->USB debugging.
b.Connect it via USB cable with your computer and let it install drivers .
c.After that you will see on flashtool a icon with a lock . Click it and choose superSU or supreruser.
(While phone is turned off)
If you wanna put your phone in Fastboot mode you just need to press volume "+" and plug the USB cable .
For Flashboot mode you press volume "-" and plug the USB cable .
I don't know about all models just for Xperia U , the others you can search it on google or send me message
--------------------------------------------UPDATE YOUR XPERIA U VIA SONY PC-COMPANION----------------------------------------------------------
As the title of the guide says update your sony xperia U via pc-c ,
First of all download the Pc-C from sony link Sony Link Pc-C
or install it from your phone , in settings>Xperia>Sony Pc-Companion says that after plug your phone to install the PC-C i'ts the same way.
After that if you know that your mobile supports official stock rom you can just connect your phone via usb or Wi-fi and start upgrading it, The instructions are easy and clear.
Downloads:
MediaFire folder.
That's all for today . I will add more guides later
TA BACKUP AND RESTORE! = XDA-Link
Credits for the link @ DevShaft
Cheeeers
What is what (for newbies)
What is flashtool :
Flashtool is a desktop application that you can use to flash Sony software on your unlocked Xperia™ device. This is useful if you’ve for example flashed a custom ROM on your device, and want to go change to a standard Sony software. This flash tool can only be used by Xperia™ devices having an unlocked boot loader.
What is bootloader :
What Is A Bootloader?
In literal terms, bootloader is code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. The concept of bootloaders is universal to virtually all Operating systems that inculcates operating systems on your PC, laptop, smartphones, and other such devices. Bootloaders basically package the instructions to boot operating system kernel and most of them also have their own debugging or modification environment. As the bootloader kicks off before any piece of software on your device, it makes it extremely processor specific and every motherboard has it’s own bootloader. This is one reason that all Android phones have different Custom ROMS developed due to high variance of processing hardware present on the device. The iDevices running iOS somewhat share the same hardware specs and hence you don’t see much variance in their bootloaders.
Android Bootloaders
Every Android phone has a bootloader that instructs the operating system kernel to boot normally. But you need to understand one thing here that as Android OS is an open source OS and is available on a variety of different hardware, every manufacturer has their own version of bootloader specific for the hardware present in it’s environment. We also saw couple of weeks back that Motorola packaged an “eFuse” command in their Android phones, which could brick (permanently turn off) your device in case you tried to flash a Custom ROM.
Why Is Bootloader Locked?
A bootloader is usually locked on an Android device because although it’s an open source OS, still the manufacturers want you to stick to their Android OS version specifically designed for the device. In order to apply this concept, manufacturers lock the bootloader. With a locked bootloader on Android devices, it is virtually impossible to flash a Custom ROM and forced attempts void warranty as well as usually end up in bricks. Therefore, the first step is to always unlock the bootloader.
Why To Unlock Bootloader On Android Devices?
The explanation to this question is really simple. If you want root, you’d be wanting to flash Custom ROM post-root, and if you want to install a Custom ROM, you’d need to have your stock bootloader unlocked. In simple terms Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install custom Firmware on your Android phone.
What is fastboot mode and flash mode :
Our Plays have two low-level ways of interacting with our computers. The first one is the Flash mode, which alllows us to install complete firmware packages in FTF packages. FTF stands for "FlashTool File", so we need to use the famous Flashtool with them. The second one is the Fastboot mode, which we can use for some maintenance operations. However, the important functions for us are related with kernels: Fastboot allows us to change the kernels of our devices.
Bro, add TA backup and restore if possible, nice post anyway :good:
I'll
nirajkaushik said:
Bro, add TA backup and restore if possible, nice post anyway :good:
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TA? :S I will add how to flash roms / Or any other guide Now i am uploading the Firmware files of XU
yes TA is also an essential feature of flashtool to backup TA files, so even if you root and unroot your phone and you want to send your phone to the service centre, you can restore your TA by flashtool to your phone and they won't be able to find out whether this phone was rooted earlier or not...
very friendly software , easy to use
Nice guide! You should also add as a note that this guide does not work with windows 8/8.1,it gives error in driver installation.There is another guide in our forums about how to do this in windows 8+
MetalheadAndroid said:
Nice guide! You should also add as a note that this guide does not work with windows 8/8.1,it gives error in driver installation.There is another guide in our forums about how to do this in windows 8+
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Done bro
nirajkaushik said:
yes TA is also an essential feature of flashtool to backup TA files, so even if you root and unroot your phone and you want to send your phone to the service centre, you can restore your TA by flashtool to your phone and they won't be able to find out whether this phone was rooted earlier or not...
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I'll add it If you want any other guides i will too ))
Heyi I followed your guide but am not able to install the drivers.
Am on Windows 8 Pro 64 Bit.
Edit : oh sorry.
Saw the info after posting that windows 8 not supported. My bad.
Sorry.
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SArnab©® said:
Heyi I followed your guide but am not able to install the drivers.
Am on Windows 8 Pro 64 Bit.
Edit : oh sorry.
Saw the info after posting that windows 8 not supported. My bad.
Sorry.
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This is my fault not yours so chill. Windows 8 btw sucks,i hate them
bkpaokfc said:
This is my fault not yours so chill. Windows 8 btw sucks,i hate them
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Hey Update OP stating that windows 8/8.1 is still not supported.
And I like win8, but no offense every1 has his/her own preference.=)