Can someone of you senior members describe me how to flash custom kernel via Flashtool 0.6.5.
I try to put kernel .ftf file in Flashtool/devices/x10/kernel but Flashtool can't see it. Just see another kernel, which is there by default (modfxp.doomkernel.v.0.6 for locked bootloader). Then I try to put in firmwares folder, and when I pressed flash (lightning) button small window appear with my kernel file, and some other file (bootlock or something like that). I pick my kernel and Flashtool start to flash something. After I was told to disconnect, press back, and connect again usb (flashmode), phone start to boot with new bootimage (DoomLord one), and then turn off, and battery showed like on charging. I wait a little bit, disconnect from usb, and try to turn on phone, but phone stuck with doomkernel image.
I flashed back to stock with SEUS, root, and unlock bootloader again.
Can someone tell me what went wrong, and how to flash custome kernel???
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Dzufa said:
Can someone of you senior members describe me how to flash custom kernel via Flashtool 0.6.5.
I try to put kernel .ftf file in Flashtool/devices/x10/kernel but Flashtool can't see it. Just see another kernel, which is there by default (modfxp.doomkernel.v.0.6 for locked bootloader). Then I try to put in firmwares folder, and when I pressed flash (lightning) button small window appear with my kernel file, and some other file (bootlock or something like that). I pick my kernel and Flashtool start to flash something. After I was told to disconnect, press back, and connect again usb (flashmode), phone start to boot with new bootimage (DoomLord one), and then turn off, and battery showed like on charging. I wait a little bit, disconnect from usb, and try to turn on phone, but phone stuck with doomkernel image.
I flashed back to stock with SEUS, root, and unlock bootloader again.
Can someone tell me what went wrong, and how to flash custome kernel???
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You have to put the ftf files in Flashtool\firmwares, read THIS
EDIT: flash a stock firmware with flashtool
LzVebz said:
You have to put the ftf files in Flashtool\firmwares, read THIS
EDIT: flash a stock firmware with flashtool
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I already read this tutorial. This is How to flash firmare. I need to flash just kernel. I wrote above that I try this method, and my phone stuck with Doomkernel boot image. Do I have to uncheck box "Wipe User Data" and check "Exclude System" instead????
UPDATE: Sorry, you are right...
bro, how to unlock bootloader??? i can install custom kernel..any one say how to unlock BL plz
kingzzz said:
bro, how to unlock bootloader??? i can install custom kernel..any one say how to unlock BL plz
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Sure, here's (mirror) a small tutorial on how to do this. Just skip the part with rooting Your phone (if You already have root) and continue with unlocking. Please don't forget about DOWNGRADING
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hi all,
i've used flahtool and use the flash mode. my phone is in .62 firmware EU
i've used this flashtool package from a modded ICS firmware >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518563
- Flashtool package: Flashtool package This includes baseband .70 and userdata etc from official ICS
after using this flashtool package my phone do a boot loop
my phone is root and i've installed CWM
how to unbrick my phone ?
ps : my english is bad i'm french.
It must be because of the kernel you are using. I had the same problem with that ROM, I tried several kernels and only bootloops.
Try flashing this kernel via fastboot mode:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566871
Then flash ROM KA18 or any other ROM, I am using ICS from team xperia and works great:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1395192
You need to have an unlocked bootloader to boot custom ROMs. If your bootloader is not unlocked then you can look in the forum for an original ROM and flash it via flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1258723.
tanks but my bootloader is locked for the moment i can unlock it...
i want to find a kernel for Android 2.3 for the firmware .62
i don' want to go in ICS for the moment
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258723
If you want to have your phone rooted, flash .42 then root and then use over the air update to go to .62
i get the MT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_1246-9107.ftf
how to flash ?
Did you confirmed if your bootloader can be unlocked?
Type *#*#7378423#*#* to enter the service menu, then Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status, it should say "Bootloader unlock allowed Yes" if bootloader unlock is not allowed you cannot use fastboot method to unlock it.
sorry but i can't boot my phone
i'm remember is possible to unlock the bootloader
unlock bootloader allowed : yes
johnstinks said:
i get the MT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_1246-9107.ftf
how to flash ?
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To flash, just install FlashTool.
Then open flashTool and click on the flash icon, select flashmode. Then in the select folder section selet where you have the ftf file, click OK and follow the instructions on the screen.
sdato001 said:
To flash, just install FlashTool.
Then open flashTool and click on the flash icon, select flashmode. Then in the select folder section selet where you have the ftf file, click OK and follow the instructions on the screen.
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no risk to brick the phone ? ( i mean no boot )
johnstinks said:
no risk to brick the phone ? ( i mean no boot )
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man this is almost a chat, ask in Q/A and go to general chat and this is already posted !!
try to search and open your mind, and we dont know for sure of you brick your phone, give it a try and see
ok now my phone is unbricked
i've used sony erricon update service to restore the firmware
i've lost all data in my phone but is not important ...
tanks =)
i wanted to install the DooMKernel but in the process i screwed up and now my phone cannot on. what to do???
And what do you mean by screwed up?
Flash kernel again.
help!
Madfysh said:
And what do you mean by screwed up?
Flash kernel again.
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cannot on the phone. black screen. does installing the official ics rom helps?
Try starting it in Flashmode and re-lock the bootloader (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335) so you can restore your phone with SUS or PC Companion
but i just realised i didn't set the debugging mode on
That's not incompatible with connecting the phone in flash mode (I think). Try and tell us the result (extract the battery, put it back, press Back button while you connect the phone to the computer and you have Flashtool opened)
Red Lap said:
Try starting it in Flashmode and re-lock the bootloader (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335) so you can restore your phone with SUS or PC Companion
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That is only for officially unlocked BL's.
D4rkBlade99 said:
but i just realised i didn't set the debugging mode on
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What does debug mode have to do with kernel?
Anw, just flash stock kernel, whether with fastboot.exe or with flashtool.
No need to flash entire firmware.
Now after that, say which kernel are you trying and how are you flashing it on your phone.
Madfysh said:
That is only for officially unlocked BL's.
What does debug mode have to do with kernel?
Anw, just flash stock kernel, whether with fastboot.exe or with flashtool.
No need to flash entire firmware.
Now after that, say which kernel are you trying and how are you flashing it on your phone.
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sry, but do u have the link for stock kernels??
thanks
thanks people, i managed to unbrick my phone and install alliance kernel. wat's the best rom for alliance kernel??
Guys i trued to relock bootloader , i haved stock room with root and after folowing steps to relock bootloader i cant turn phone on ! (
It just vibrates led goes green for second and thats it ...
I can go in flash and download mode (blue / green led)
in this step If you want to relock bootloader, click Flash Mode and then check Relock BL , double click on third text box and select your .FTF file.
i used provided Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf so please tell me hot to get back my mini
Help me please
Used this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
I got the problem with my phone too a long time ago when I'm in a stock Rom with root access,CWM and bootloader unlock,when I relock,my phone won't reboot...
The solution is to flash a new stock Rom,and the problem will gone
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Instead of using the relock bootloader.ftf have you tried doing the procedure using the stock firmware and ticking the relock bl option?
Well SEUS saved my phone , cause i was samsung user (haved mini pro as my last SE phone) i was totaly out of this complicated things on Sony . Did repair from SEUS and phone booted ...
Now what i want is to upgrade my phone to newer ics now on 431 .. Is it best to change SI number and then lock bootloader and upgrade officaly or just to flash via flashtool
?
Thank you
There is no advantage in one option in respect to the other., If your bl is unlocked i would suggest keeping it that way in case you will want to make changes in the future, it just makes things easier...
After you flash the relock bootloader ftf you will have to flash the stock rom onto it, otherwise it has no "OS to run from" since the one you gave it is the unlock bootloader.
donmarkon said:
Guys i trued to relock bootloader , i haved stock room with root and after folowing steps to relock bootloader i cant turn phone on ! (
It just vibrates led goes green for second and thats it ...
I can go in flash and download mode (blue / green led)
in this step If you want to relock bootloader, click Flash Mode and then check Relock BL , double click on third text box and select your .FTF file.
i used provided Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf so please tell me hot to get back my mini
Help me please
Used this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
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your phone not brick,, u can flash stock firmware FTF to get back to stock ROM...
then it will be ok
Good luck
i flashed stock rom. is now my device BL is locked or not??? anyone say how to check it
kingzzz said:
i flashed stock rom. is now my device BL is locked or not??? anyone say how to check it
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No, you flash the stock rom and flash the relocking_bootloader ftf from someguyfromhell's thread
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Hello. I need help. Im on stock GB 4.0.2.a.0.62, stock kernel and rooted. I installed cwm using the playstore cwm(xpack?). It says the cwm is not permanent though.
I was trying to install the "HASA GB v6 beta all" using the cwm(i total wipe first), but forgot to flash the kernel first(rage kernel?), and now it wont boot.
I cant enter the cwm i guess because the cwm is not permanent.
I tried flashing official firmware back using flashtool but hang at "Reading device information"
I tried flashing the unbrickingxperia2011 ftf and flashing the firmware again but it still hang at the reading device.
Btw, my device can enter flashmode(green led) n fastboot(blue led).
Help please! Thanks a lot
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Is your bootloader unlocked? If yes, just flash the kernel in fastboot mode and then you should be able to boot in cwm
You don't need to install cwm using xparts, all kernels have cwm included, so just flash a kernel you like and you have cwm :good:
mihahn said:
Is your bootloader unlocked? If yes, just flash the kernel in fastboot mode and then you should be able to boot in cwm
You don't need to install cwm using xparts, all kernels have cwm included, so just flash a kernel you like and you have cwm :good:
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My bootloader is locked
I have my nandroid backup though. Can i flash my nandroid using the flashtool somehow?
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kruzae said:
My bootloader is locked
I have my nandroid backup though. Can i flash my nandroid using the flashtool somehow?
Sent from my Nexus 4
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No, you need to do try it again like that:
1. Go to flashtool installation folder -> drivers: install all drivers for all devices/modes
2. Launch flashtool
3. Click the flash -> flashmode
4. Select the .ftf, don't exclude anything, but tick "no final verification"
5. When the poup appears, take your phone, and take out the battery
6. After 10 seconds, reinsert the battery and hold volume down. While holding volume down connect the phone to your pc
7. Now the flashing should start and we can hope it'll work!
8. Boot up the phone, root it, install cwm, restore the backup!
On a locked bootloader, you can't flash a kernel. You need to choose a rom for locked bootloader and follow all instructions like given there :good:
mihahn said:
No, you need to do try it again like that:
1. Go to flashtool installation folder -> drivers: install all drivers for all devices/modes
2. Launch flashtool
3. Click the flash -> flashmode
4. Select the .ftf, don't exclude anything, but tick "no final verification"
5. When the poup appears, take your phone, and take out the battery
6. After 10 seconds, reinsert the battery and hold volume down. While holding volume down connect the phone to your pc
7. Now the flashing should start and we can hope it'll work!
8. Boot up the phone, root it, install cwm, restore the backup!
On a locked bootloader, you can't flash a kernel. You need to choose a rom for locked bootloader and follow all instructions like given there :good:
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Lol it worked! Thanks a lot ! This is actually my friend's phone im flashing. I come from s3 and nexus 4, and usually their roms already come with their kernel. Never thought i have to flash it separately. Thanks again!
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kruzae said:
Hello. I need help. Im on stock GB 4.0.2.a.0.62, stock kernel and rooted. I installed cwm using the playstore cwm(xpack?). It says the cwm is not permanent though.
I was trying to install the "HASA GB v6 beta all" using the cwm(i total wipe first), but forgot to flash the kernel first(rage kernel?), and now it wont boot.
I cant enter the cwm i guess because the cwm is not permanent.
I tried flashing official firmware back using flashtool but hang at "Reading device information"
I tried flashing the unbrickingxperia2011 ftf and flashing the firmware again but it still hang at the reading device.
Btw, my device can enter flashmode(green led) n fastboot(blue led).
Help please! Thanks a lot
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try flashing the official ftf by flastool it should work. hit thanks if i helped
Not Able to Flash Stock FTF
Hello,
My LWW got bricked while flashing a custom kernel nAs's 3.4. I was in 4.1 JB custom rom. After flashing the kernel my phone wont start. When I pressed the power button it just vibrate and nothing happened after that. I tried to flash the stock ICS and also GB firmware from sony's website however when I tried to flash those firmwares via flashtool. I am getting error that "flashtool cannot read after opening the phone" and flashing is aborted.
I have unlocked bootloader.
Please help.......:crying:
j_a_y_82 said:
Hello,
My LWW got bricked while flashing a custom kernel nAs's 3.4. I was in 4.1 JB custom rom. After flashing the kernel my phone wont start. When I pressed the power button it just vibrate and nothing happened after that. I tried to flash the stock ICS and also GB firmware from sony's website however when I tried to flash those firmwares via flashtool. I am getting error that "flashtool cannot read after opening the phone" and flashing is aborted.
I have unlocked bootloader.
Please help.......:crying:
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Repair with Sony Companion does not work?
I'll Try
kirev said:
Repair with Sony Companion does not work?
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I'll try to do that and post the result here....
Thanx
Relock boot loader if needed
j_a_y_82 said:
Hello,
My LWW got bricked while flashing a custom kernel nAs's 3.4. I was in 4.1 JB custom rom. After flashing the kernel my phone wont start. When I pressed the power button it just vibrate and nothing happened after that. I tried to flash the stock ICS and also GB firmware from sony's website however when I tried to flash those firmwares via flashtool. I am getting error that "flashtool cannot read after opening the phone" and flashing is aborted.
I have unlocked bootloader.
Please help.......:crying:
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First of all you don't need to try PC Companion as it won't work on an unlocked bootloader!
Have you tried flashing another kernel in fastboot mode?
kirev said:
Relock boot loader if needed
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No, better don't advise to lock the phone again when it's bricked. That isn't a good idea!
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
It Worked
mihahn said:
First of all you don't need to try PC Companion as it won't work on an unlocked bootloader!
Have you tried flashing another kernel in fastboot mode?
No, better don't advise to lock the phone again when it's bricked. That isn't a good idea!
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
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The Sony PC Companion trick worked. My phone is working fine now. Only thing is it is now in GB 2.3.4 and bootloader is also locked. I have to start again from scratch and root my device to update it to JB
Thanks everyone for solutions.....:victory::laugh::laugh:
j_a_y_82 said:
The Sony PC Companion trick worked. My phone is working fine now. Only thing is it is now in GB 2.3.4 and bootloader is also locked. I have to start again from scratch and root my device to update it to JB
Thanks everyone for solutions.....:victory::laugh::laugh:
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That's strange as PC Companion doesn't work on an unlocked bootloader normally. Did you lock it again or did it just work like that?
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
Just Worked
mihahn said:
That's strange as PC Companion doesn't work on an unlocked bootloader normally. Did you lock it again or did it just work like that?
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
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No I did not do any thing, it just worked like that.
j_a_y_82 said:
No I did not do any thing, it just worked like that.
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Same with me once on testpoint unlocked bootloader.
kirev said:
Same with me once on testpoint unlocked bootloader.
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j_a_y_82 said:
No I did not do any thing, it just worked like that.
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Maybe that's possible because you used the testpoint method! Really interesting
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
hello guys.. i need your help..i did a terrible and stupid thing..i flashed the ROM before the kernel so my phone won't work..whenever I turn on my phone it only displays blue screen and nothing else..then my led lights in different colors..my computer don't recognize my phone..i cannot reflash since i can't see anything on the screen..i cannot use flashtool since my phone don't show on my computer..everytime i plug the usb cord i can hear my computer with "error thing" sound..please help...thanks.
wnztn said:
hello guys.. i need your help..i did a terrible and stupid thing..i flashed the ROM before the kernel so my phone won't work..whenever I turn on my phone it only displays blue screen and nothing else..then my led lights in different colors..my computer don't recognize my phone..i cannot reflash since i can't see anything on the screen..i cannot use flashtool since my phone don't show on my computer..everytime i plug the usb cord i can hear my computer with "error thing" sound..please help...thanks.
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And "the ROM" would be?
ChikeD said:
And "the ROM" would be?
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Unoficial Cyanogenmod CM 11 (Android 4.4.2 KitKat) by mujeni.. I installed the peppermint which is supposedly for sola then I interchanged the steps of flashing..
wnztn said:
Unoficial Cyanogenmod CM 11 (Android 4.4.2 KitKat) by mujeni.. I installed the peppermint which is supposedly for sola then I interchanged the steps of flashing..
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So you installed the one for sola?
ChikeD said:
So you installed the one for sola?
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Yes..I installed the peppermint ROM..Moreover, I installed first the ROM then flashed the boot.img...
wnztn said:
Yes..I installed the peppermint ROM..Moreover, I installed first the ROM then flashed the boot.img...
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Don't really matters, the img is flashed with ROM anyway, problem you installed ROM for different phone.
Turn the phone off and flash stock with flashtool, then start over, with ROM for your phone this time.
ChikeD said:
Don't really matters, the img is flashed with ROM anyway, problem you installed ROM for different phone.
Turn the phone off and flash stock with flashtool, then start over, with ROM for your phone this time.
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How can I use my flashtool if it says No Device?
wnztn said:
How can I use my flashtool if it says No Device?
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Flash mode, have you flashed with flashtool before?
ChikeD said:
Flash mode, have you flashed with flashtool before?
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I'm not quite sure..coz my first flashing was through CWM..I only used flashtool when I unlocked the boatloader...
wnztn said:
I'm not quite sure..coz my first flashing was through CWM..I only used flashtool when I unlocked the boatloader...
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Okay, flash mode and fastboot mode drivers installed I assume.
Download stco rom FTF, put it in flashtool firmware directory, start flash in flash mode, choose the file you have dowanloaded, wait till flashtool ask you to connect in flash mode, turn the phone off (press power + volume up untill you feel (1+) 3 vibrations,) connect the USB cable while holding volume down key.
ChikeD said:
Okay, flash mode and fastboot mode drivers installed I assume.
Download stco rom FTF, put it in flashtool firmware directory, start flash in flash mode, choose the file you have dowanloaded, wait till flashtool ask you to connect in flash mode, turn the phone off (press power + volume up untill you feel (1+) 3 vibrations,) connect the USB cable while holding volume down key.
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Sorry if I'm so noob about this one but I want to clarify things..Do you mean stock rom ftf?
My flashtool is Sony Mobile flasher by Androxyde..I found the firmware folder in the folder of the flasher where I can see an FTF file in it..Is this where I should paste the ftf? and lastly, I'm confused with flash mode..what is it?sorry..
wnztn said:
Sorry if I'm so noob about this one but I want to clarify things..Do you mean stock rom ftf?
My flashtool is Sony Mobile flasher by Androxyde..I found the firmware folder in the folder of the flasher where I can see an FTF file in it..Is this where I should paste the ftf? and lastly, I'm confused with flash mode..what is it?sorry..
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Yest that flashtool.
There only stock rom FTFs no others, you will have to search your phone android development forum for one.
Open flash tool, turn off your phone, connect to the PC while pressing volume down key, flashtool should display "device connected in flash mode", and it should stay connected for about 45 seconds if no flash is being made.
ChikeD said:
Yest that flashtool.
There only stock rom FTFs no others, you will have to search your phone android development forum for one.
Open flash tool, turn off your phone, connect to the PC while pressing volume down key, flashtool should display "device connected in flash mode", and it should stay connected for about 45 seconds if no flash is being made.
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How can I flash the ftf file if the flash tool can't read my device?It says No device on the tab...
wnztn said:
How can I flash the ftf file if the flash tool can't read my device?It says No device on the tab...
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Did you try what I last wrote in that post?
ChikeD said:
Did you try what I last wrote in that post?
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Currently downloading..hehe..I hope this one will work.. In the meantime, thanks for the concerns and helps.. hehe..I appreciate it really..
wnztn said:
Currently downloading..hehe..I hope this one will work.. In the meantime, thanks for the concerns and helps.. hehe..I appreciate it really..
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Just try if you can get flash mode to work without flashing anything as I explained. This is the key for recovery.
You can also create your own FTF.
Start update with PC Companion until it asks you tp connect in flash mode, then quit and build the FTF with flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
ChikeD said:
Just try if you can get flash mode to work without flashing anything as I explained. This is the key for recovery.
You can also create your own FTF.
Start update with PC Companion until it asks you tp connect in flash mode, then quit and build the FTF with flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
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I tried flashing and somehow I think Im on my way to fully recover my phone but now my flasher says C:\flashtool\.\frimwares\cached.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
wnztn said:
I tried flashing and somehow I think Im on my way to fully recover my phone but now my flasher says C:\flashtool\.\frimwares\cached.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
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That I never had.
This happen while flashing FTF?
wnztn said:
I tried flashing and somehow I think Im on my way to fully recover my phone but now my flasher says C:\flashtool\.\frimwares\cached.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
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Never mind my last post.. I unchecked the flash cache before flashing and yes! my phone my beloved phone is alive..haha..thank u soooooo much..may we see each other here and looking forward for the betterment of my android with your help.. Thank you..