Can anyone guide me properly on how to get back to the original ROM ? I have the ftf file for my country.. or will it be better to do it using the update service or PC companion ?
I actually want to go back to the original thing.. custom roms and all are just going over my head lol
Please guide me... What I did was I flashed my phone to 2.3.3 then I rooted my phone and then I installed WolfBreaks rom.. the battery is not working good.. so I am thinking to go back to the original gingerbread rom.. do I need to flash it using the flashtool ? Just guide me properly if possible, like how to flash using flashtool stepwise thanks
Just flash your gingerbread ftf with flashtool.
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Just flash it as repair using seus or pc companion that will put you in the original GB version for your location.
Is their any thread showing how to do it? I am not much experienced with flashing
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TheRuan said:
Just flash it as repair using seus or pc companion that will put you in the original GB version for your location.
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In simple words you mean I should repair my phone using SEUS or PCC right ?
GizmoFreak said:
Is their any thread showing how to do it? I am not much experienced with flashing
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Yes, there is a thread somewhere with a detailed guide on how to use flashtool. Just search for "flashtool guide".
You can also use Pcc or SEUS if you want, and that's fine, but I suggest you learn how to use flashtool just in case something nasty happens in the future. Flashtool isn't really that complicated.
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do I need to select all the firmware contents while selecting the firmware ? like loader.sin, kernel.sin and so on..
No, once you have selected the firmware, click ok and follow the instructions.
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Ok thanks a lot
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My Xperia X10i is not starting. it is stuck at SE logo. it was on low battery sometime earlier and got switched off..since then, its not starting, its stuck at SE logo......
PLease help me urgently...am very much worried...
avarora said:
My Xperia X10i is not starting. it is stuck at SE logo. it was on low battery sometime earlier and got switched off..since then, its not starting, its stuck at SE logo......
PLease help me urgently...am very much worried...
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Hey, don't worry... The worse that can happen is that you lose your information... I know it sucks, but I think the only way to get it back to work again is to restore the phone's software...
If you have PC Companion installed in your computer all you have to do is turn off the phone (or remove the battery) and then run the PC companion software and clic on update/repair software... then plug your phone by pressing the back button and release the button until the led light turns green... then just follow the on-screen process... it's not that hard!
Let me know if this works out for you!
what do you do before that? and flashmod run or not because there is a siple solution if it run . flash a generic version or use seus but you loose all in your phone
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scuse don't see your post dennymancilla
its not working fellas....my phone is stuck at the initial White Sony ericsson things....any other suggestions..!!!!
flashmod not working!?! xrecovery too? what do you do before that, flash a new rom? new kernel?install a theme?...
avarora said:
its not working fellas....my phone is stuck at the initial White Sony ericsson things....any other suggestions..!!!!
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Try flashing a gingerbread firmware using flashtool:
Enable usb debugging in settings
Download & install flashtool here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Download a generic 2.3 build here (& put it in the firmware folder): http://www.multiupload.com/JEXUAHAZTL
Open flashtool, click on the flash icon , choose flashmode, select firmware & flash
Do you unlocked your bootloader? Do you flashed a new ROM??
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LzVebz said:
Try flashing a gingerbread firmware using flashtool:
Enable usb debugging in settings
Download & install flashtool here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Download a generic 2.3 build here (& put it in the firmware folder): http://www.multiupload.com/JEXUAHAZTL
Open flashtool, click on the flash icon , choose flashmode, select firmware & flash
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Thanks LzVebz, I flashed the stock GB to my X10i using the Flashtool.
Now there is another issue, its not getting rooted. I tried using Doomlord's technique, but the phone isnt getting rooted. any idea why.
And also let me know any alternate ways to root...??
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Do you unlocked your bootloader? Do you flashed a new ROM??
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i flashed MiUI from Cobratos.. and it worked fine for me till 2 days...but yesterday when i restarted the phone, it wont boot.. Now i have installed stock GB, but its not allowing me to root the phone..any idea why..??
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Thanks LzVebz, I flashed the stock GB to my X10i using the Flashtool.
Now there is another issue, its not getting rooted. I tried using Doomlord's technique, but the phone isnt getting rooted. any idea why.
And also let me know any alternate ways to root...??
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There is a root button in flashtool (zergrush exploit)
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I tried using that too but didn't work....any idea why..???
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Have you tried going to Advanced > Root > Force psneuter? thats what i have to use on my device for it to be rooted
Before you click the root button, you turn on Unknown sources and debugging?
EffectX said:
Have you tried going to Advanced > Root > Force psneuter? thats what i have to use on my device for it to be rooted
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Is it there in the flash tool.????
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Is it there in the flash tool.????
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Yes it on drop Down menu though rather than one of the buttons
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Yes it on drop Down menu though rather than one of the buttons
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I am using the 0.2.9.1 version of flash tool..i cannot see that option...what to do
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I am using the 0.2.9.1 version of flash tool..i cannot see that option...what to do
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That is old version of flashtool pal u need newer version (0.3 or above I think u need for zergrush root. Search flashtool and get newest version (sorry can't put link up for ya I on mobile). This will root phone in one click for u.
Edit: lzvebs has posted link above
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Does anybody know if there's a workaround for this? I currently have cyanogen installed on my mini but want to go back to stock now but can't seem to find any information on it anywhere?
I've tried using the "repair" function on PC Suite but it just says that the software on the phone has been modified and cannot be updated.
Somebody please help!!!
Use flashtool or woltenserver to flash stock rom.. the Tft file for flashtool is given in cyanogenmod 7 forum...
Woltenserver is best for flashing stock rom...go to woltenserver.com and download that software... on woltenserver.com Creat your own account...it will need you.. so good luck.. and don't forget to press thanks button........
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akshay13071990 said:
Use flashtool or woltenserver to flash stock rom.. the Tft file for flashtool is given in cyanogenmod 7 forum...
Woltenserver is best for flashing stock rom...go to woltenserver.com and download that software... on woltenserver.com Creat your own account...it will need you.. so good luck.. and don't forget to press thanks button........
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woltenserver.com appears to be MIA....
Anyone know where I can download a stock rom?
You will first need to relock the bootloader.
Follow this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
After following theese instructions, your phone will be UNBOOTABLE.
Then start the SE PC companion and choose software update, it won't find the phone(because it's bricked ) so it will offer to repair it, just follow the onscreen instruction and PC companion will flash the stock rom on the phone.
NOTE: THESE INSTRUCTION MAY SEEM SCARY AND THEY CAN BRICK YOUR PHONE, BE CAREFUL WHEN DOING THIS!!! ALL YOUR DATA WILL BE ERASED SO MAKE A BACKUP!!!
https://rapidshare.com/#!download|3...257335|R~2584E314CD8DBFFCA775B188C5A52031|0|0
You will get tft file here and flash it using flashtool..
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Try this...
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Anyone know where I can download a stock rom?
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Hello sikodemon,
you can get a stock rom from http://www.wotanserver.com/en
Hope this helps
Wotanserver works well but it doesn't relock the bootloader. If the bootloader stays unlocked you won't be able to do FOTA updates.
:crying: hey guy ! i can't flash my xperia x10 with flashtool i tried to do every time...at first it flash kernel.sin system.sin and the error epair ..now the error epair when ii try to flash
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6194076948_969bcc5ba6.jpg
plz help
N: my phone enter in flash mode android the green led on..and when i try to boot the phone hi vibrate smal one and nothing epair ..plz help :'( ..i try flashtool v 0.5.3 and 2.9.1 ..gives me the same error
Could it be due to locked bootloader?
Also install the file in the flashtool\drivers folder to make sure it's not a driver issue
And update flashtool to v8.5.0/8.6.0
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wo88les said:
Could it be due to locked bootloader?
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i cant understand...what mine bootloader?
What are you trying to flash?
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wo88les said:
What are you trying to flash?
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all roms...2.1 2.3.................generek
drivers
Sorry for stupid question but have u installed drivers for flashing?
Wo88les is right u haven't unlocked bootloader so u cannot flash kernel through flashtool.
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wo88les said:
Could it be due to locked bootloader?
Also install the file in the flashtool\drivers folder to make sure it's not a driver issue
And update flashtool to v8.5.0/8.6.0
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Agreed with senior. Drivers might not be installed properly, or flashing wrong files. Make sure X10 Brand name exists in flashtool alright.
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kimogunz said:
i cant understand...what mine bootloader?
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Bootloader have two types: Locked Bootloader and Unlocked Bootloader. Normally Developers will provide 2 version of ROMs to be flashed. Safest flashing for Locked Bootloader is via Xrecovery, while Unlocked Bootloader is Flash FTF Kernel and recommended Recovery. You can check/identify your Bootloader Status and also Simlock Certificate (see whether Suitable to be unlocked bootloader) via S1tool by senior 9luka5
link for S1tool here For more tutorial, you can visit my signature links for PDf guides. Thank you. Cheers
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laneyofdeath said:
Wo88les is right u haven't unlocked bootloader so u cannot flash kernel through flashtool.
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Absolutely agreed with senior's.
Whitefang
reinstall the drivers or try to flash with Companion but after you have to root, not a problem with flashtool
Seems like u dont hve bl unlocked..update with seus
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thx all but how can i unlock bootloard widh stool? and i tried update my xperia with seus but i think that time doesnt work it come a error
kimogunz said:
thx all but how can i unlock bootloard widh stool? and i tried update my xperia with seus but i think that time doesnt work it come a error
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Download the latest version of flashtool v0.9... I think u can unlock bootloader by going to "plugins" tab right next to help....it would show up only if your bootloader is locked... once you unlock then you can flash any kernel you want... remember to backup your existing ROM using recovery before you go around messing with phone
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i dont have a kernel i have just a stock ftf..haw can i install kernel? and give me a link...
kimogunz said:
i dont have a kernel i have just a stock ftf..haw can i install kernel? and give me a link...
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Before I can give you any link I have small question... is your phone rooted? And what version of android you r running ? And if its a custom ROM then what ROM are you using?
BTW you can't flash custom kernel without unlocking bootloader.. you need to unlock bootloader to flash kernel... kernels are usually ftf files you can download them and flash using flashtool.... different ROMs have different kernel so you need to read instructions on ROM thread you r interested in...
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Before I can give you any link I have small question... is your phone rooted? And what version of android you r running ? And if its a custom ROM then what ROM are you using?
BTW you can't flash custom kernel without unlocking bootloader.. you need to unlock bootloader to flash kernel... kernels are usually ftf files you can download them and flash using flashtool.... different ROMs have different kernel so you need to read instructions on ROM thread you r interested in...
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hi bro.. since i tried to flash it with seus now seus say that may phone in recent version but it dont work just vibrate went it try to startup ..and with flash tool 0.9 it say flash aborted...i dont now haw can i do plz give me a solution
kimogunz said:
hi bro.. since i tried to flash it with seus now seus say that may phone in recent version but it dont work just vibrate went it try to startup ..and with flash tool 0.9 it say flash aborted...i dont now haw can i do plz give me a solution
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You have soft bricked your phone.. don't worry, download a ROM which you can use for locked bootloader and follow the steps and you should be good to go... to get into flash mode try this.... don't connect your phone but start Seus-> update software-> repair-> software will ask you to get into flash mode so turn off phone by removing battery, connect the phone without battery-> place the battery while holding the back button down and phone will get into flash mode and stock ROM will be flashed...
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udupa82 said:
You have soft bricked your phone.. don't worry, download a ROM which you can use for locked bootloader and follow the steps and you should be good to go... to get into flash mode try this.... don't connect your phone but start Seus-> update software-> repair-> software will ask you to get into flash mode so turn off phone by removing battery, connect the phone without battery-> place the battery while holding the back button down and phone will get into flash mode and stock ROM will be flashed...
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you can give me a rom can use for loked bootloader? and when the i tried to update my x1à with seus and conect my phone in flashmode..but seus loading and it say you phone in the recent version ..how can i reflash?
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you can give me a rom can use for loked bootloader? and when the i tried to update my x1à with seus and conect my phone in flashmode..but seus loading and it say you phone in the recent version ..how can i reflash?
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When it says you have recent version click repair option
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wo88les said:
When it says you have recent version click repair option
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i dont see the repair option <..when it say your phone in recent version i find a boutton exit
kimogunz said:
i dont see the repair option <..when it say your phone in recent version i find a boutton exit
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Are you using SEUS or pc companion?
SEUS doesn't say about latest version only pc companion
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Hi, my father have Neo V with adroid 2.3 and he can't install offiacial update branded by his provider. So is there way to install offical ICS update without rooting phone? (downlad update and put it into sues or something...)
Thanks.
Why can he not update via seus or PCCompanion? What does the error say when he tries that.
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"You have the newest system"
Then root is needed, download flashtool, root, flash stock ICS .ftf file and your done.
Find flashtool link in the stickies I the dev section.
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@gregbradley: erm, why he need root?
@Corn Flake: make sure you store your original CDF customization number, just in case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604559
You don't need root.
Just download flashtool, and the corresponding .ftf firmware file for your device.
Then flash it to your device using Flashtool.
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@gregbradley: erm, why he need root?
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Because it's late at night and I am tired and got confused....
No need to root if you are flashing stock....
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OK, thanks guys. Can someone give me link for the newest firmware?
Corn Flake said:
OK, thanks guys. Can someone give me link for the newest firmware?
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Here
20 seconds googling. If its the wrong one I could have spent 21 seconds and gone to the second search hit.
Backup your father phone and use SEUS to upgrade to ICS. (all data will lost)
Sony PC Companion sometime can't download the rom.
OTA update can't upgrade 2.3 -> 4.0
solid0207 said:
Backup your father phone and use SEUS to upgrade to ICS. (all data will lost)
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Have you read posts before replying? He said that he have latest software. So no seus will help him in that.
Updated to ICS via PC companion ....phone booted worked for a day while rearranging widgets on home screen gets hanged ...so remove the battery and restart and some how manage to get stuck in a boot loop!!...locked boot loader and not rooted!!
Please help
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Odp: [Q] wt19i bootloop!! Help needed
Are You tried Flashtool? If "no", try to flash .ftf file from this tool, it might be working.
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Would that flash affect the warranty of the phone??...I was hoping for something regarding Sony PC companion :/
Thanks for that suggestion will try it!!
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Odp: [Q] wt19i bootloop!! Help needed
I think You keep warranty, because You did'nt get root and didn't unlocked Your bootloader. Or if I tell You wrong, wait for other users, this is only mine opinion mate.
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Just find stock ftf and flash it and no one cud even recognize u have done that or repair via pcc or sus none of it wud void ur warranty
Press THANKS if I helped,
Best Regards,
AJ
Dont miss the ICON FARM!
Odp: [Q] wt19i bootloop!! Help needed
So flash it via Flashtool.
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I think you should try with seus before using flashtool, sony give this program as alternative in cases like yours
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Thanks for the replies!!
The thing is that since its stuck in a boot loop the PC companion doesn't recognize it ...so was wondering if flash tool will ... I checked it connects in flash mood!...but did not check it will flash tool...will get back
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capt.macken said:
Thanks for the replies!!
The thing is that since its stuck in a boot loop the PC companion doesn't recognize it ...so was wondering if flash tool will ... I checked it connects in flash mood!...but did not check it will flash tool...will get back
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Download pc companion or sony update service, click in sus on your phone, reinstall/repair firmware (something like that) and then you just have to plug your phone in flashmode again. It will flash the firmware (guess it will wipe data) and it should be fine
I've got the same problem as you. just download firmware for your device (search in google), then flash via flashtool.
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Updated to ICS via PC companion ....phone booted worked for a day while rearranging widgets on home screen gets hanged ...so remove the battery and restart and some how manage to get stuck in a boot loop!!...locked boot loader and not rooted!!
Please help
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What Was the Previous Version Of Your Android before Upgrading It to .587 ?
This Problem is very Common Among Those use .58 of 2.3.4 on their LWW before Upgrading.Just Remove Your SD card and Completely Format It , You can Copy ur music and other personal files But DO NOT COPY files created My phone like android , data , .android_secure or something simply copy those are of ur personal Interest.
Then Flash The .ftf from the link given below and flash .58 firmware and root ur device (if u wish but if not leave the step no. 3 undone and u will not be rooted) then upgrade using ur phone To .62 as a system update from the update center (do not use PC).
after that u will get a clean .62 Firmware.
If u wish to install the ICS please install it via Offline mode as it provides u clean install and no problem (i am using it)
so here are links
link for clean GB and Root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1559685
link for ICS installation via flashtool -www.androidust.com/install-ics-on-live-with-walkman-wt19i/
Please Follow steps to Not brick ur phone
Say Thanks If i helped U.
Phone - Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman
Kernal - Rage Kernal 3.2
Rom - ICS Stock .431
Hey thanks guys for all your replies ....got it done just flashed a firmware over the other one!!... It worked phone working good now!!! Thank you
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Would that flash affect the warranty of the phone??...I was hoping for something regarding Sony PC companion :/
Thanks for that suggestion will try it!!
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please mark as solved, so another user can refer here.