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...
sikodemon said:
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.
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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
Please can you tell me how to DOWNGRADE from stock ICS 4.0.3 to STOCK original 2.3.4 firmware?
My phone version is 1252-4370.2 (ET, LT, LV, RU)
Where do I get the right firmware?
Hi mate, it will be difficult to find the exact firmware, but you can put an original generic, global one, look for it here in the forum, if not let me know and I go encuantras one I have, I have 4 different firmwares for this model, Greetings .
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You can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1316070
well, all i did was flash aires bootpe7.img and flashed his repack4pda GB rom and i was back to 2.3.4, but im still on baseband -70, i didn't have any problems whatsoever
i had to go back to GB coz there are a lot of HD games that aren't working when i was on ICS
try wotanserver.com it cost 2 euro. but its safe and you will 100% get it without bugs
MrTapa said:
try wotanserver.com it cost 2 euro. but its safe and you will 100% get it without bugs
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If you know what you are searching for ... My case SI 1256-8054 I do not know which region is and they did not bother to answer .
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Me
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They did answer after some time..
MrTapa said:
try wotanserver.com it cost 2 euro. but its safe and you will 100% get it without bugs
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yes, but which firmware?
wotanserver.newusersnotallowedtopostlinks/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-ray-st18/4-0-2-a-0-62/language-download
they list all versions as having the same languages (which probably is not the case)
just download the original firmware and flash it using flashtool
Guys I installed MIUI on my ray and its pretty good. But 3d games are not comming. So what I want is I want to restore it to previously backuped Stock ROM. But when try to restore it from CWM its saying md5 missing...like that. What should I do. I tried to install .562 stock rom with flash tool. Still I'm not able to update it. Plz give me suggestions
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Guys I installed MIUI on my ray and its pretty good. But 3d games are not comming. So what I want is I want to restore it to previously backuped Stock ROM. But when try to restore it from CWM its saying md5 missing...like that. What should I do. I tried to install .562 stock rom with flash tool. Still I'm not able to update it. Plz give me suggestions
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Did you rename your backups? If you did, don't use spaces
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*boy*racer* said:
Did you rename your backups? If you did, don't use spaces
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No I didn't....but still its not restoring....
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cHiNnU™ said:
No I didn't....but still its not restoring....
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try this
using adb
Code:
adb shell
# cd /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/<yourbackupfolder>
# rm nandroid.md5
# md5sum *img > nandroid.md5
flashtool flash it
zhuhailiang said:
flashtool flash it
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Can you provide us a working link for Gingerbread stock?
kompo7a said:
Can you provide us a working link for Gingerbread stock?
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Here's one I uploaded. You have to sign up now for some reason to download it. http://www.4shared.com/file/FKdVvVxK/xperia_ray__st18i__402a042_ce.html
Oh and sorry about the size, I forgot to compress it
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*boy*racer* said:
Here's one I uploaded. You have to sign up now for some reason to download it. http://www.4shared.com/file/FKdVvVxK/xperia_ray__st18i__402a042_ce.html
Oh and sorry about the size, I forgot to compress it
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yeah thanks just need to register... (not pay) i use your 2.3.4 actually.. it give me ability to upgrade in .62 without loosing root... and now "bonus" PCC ask me to upgrade ICS centraleurope version... just all i need with a downgrade :d
Hi,
I have a xperia neo....with rooted stock firmware .62 and unlocked bootloader (testpoint method)...I have taken a nandroid backup of it
I just wanted to try out ics...so planning to update using PCcompanion
Before updating...i just want to know
1. whether it's possible to downgrade to gb through cwm nandroid restore? Do I need to flash the kernel for .62 after the nandroid restore ?
2. will root access be restored after the downgrade? Since .62 is cannot be rooted, I'll have to flash .42 to get root access
I don't want to start restoring all the installed apps...hence thinking of using nandroid backup against flashtool
heres a video on how to :
SIMPLEST WAY TO DOWNGRADE TO 2.3.4 factory firmware
...Hi, hope i can help you after i spent myself days looking to root or flash my device, with no luck. There is just 3 simple steps to follow and you are done. Trust me its working fine:
1. Go To: (http thing) i cant link as new user...//androidadvices.com/downgrade-sony-xperia-arc-official-gingerbread-23-firmware/2/ and download 2 files (flashtool and Xperia Arc S firmware package... works for xperia arc, arc s, pro, etc). This is the Gingerbread 2.3.4
2. Unzip, install and start (as admin) Flashtool, then COPY XPERIA ARC S FIRMWARE PACK (is a .ftf file) INTO Installed Flashtool, FIRMWARE Folder (PASTE inside), START FLASH, choose FLASHMODE, follow on screen steps.
P.S. When restart your phone in FLASHMODE: With the phone turned off, press and HOLD BACK button, while connect USB, next seconds, you'll get the GREEN Light(phone) and flashing begins.
3. ENJOY your new installed GINGERBREAD 2.3.4 Firmware
P.S. ...NO ROOT REQUIRED... ...and yes, i know there are more than 3 steps... so? still works great. GOOD LUCK
: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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udupa82 said:
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?
kimogunz said:
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 i've an xperia mini with unlocked bootloader unlocked via official method...I installed some roms and kernels and today while relocking the bootloader via flashtool..it just stopped booting up.(I download correct file from xda thread). whenever I press power button it just vibrates and just nothing...if I connect it to pc it automatically enters the flash mode...plz someone say me what has happened to my handset?
Shrihari007 said:
hi i've an xperia mini with unlocked bootloader unlocked via official method...I installed some roms and kernels and today while relocking the bootloader via flashtool..it just stopped booting up.(I download correct file from xda thread). whenever I press power button it just vibrates and just nothing...if I connect it to pc it automatically enters the flash mode...plz someone say me what has happened to my handset?
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Try flashing it with flashtool
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Shrihari007 said:
hi i've an xperia mini with unlocked bootloader unlocked via official method...I installed some roms and kernels and today while relocking the bootloader via flashtool..it just stopped booting up.(I download correct file from xda thread). whenever I press power button it just vibrates and just nothing...if I connect it to pc it automatically enters the flash mode...plz someone say me what has happened to my handset?
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You did not relock boot loader over custom Rom/kernel, did you? It will give bootloop... Re locking of boatloader must be done over stock only.. So you flash stock firmware and then relock bt..
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yes I relocked bootloader with rage kernel and an custom ics rom...plz give me step by step process for repairing my cell...
Shrihari007 said:
yes I relocked bootloader with rage kernel and an custom ics rom...plz give me step by step process for repairing my cell...
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Just flash to stock rom with flashtool
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hi sorry but noob here...plz give me link of the stock rom+kernel and steps for flashing it?
Shrihari007 said:
hi sorry but noob here...plz give me link of the stock rom+kernel and steps for flashing it?
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Look in my signature, there's the rooting guide. Look at Step to (rooting for 4.0.2.A.0.62/69), there's explained how to use flashtool step by step and so you can flash the rom It's with many pictures, so you should understand
It's stock gingerbread and you don't need to flash a kernel boot.img, because in this ftf file it is integrated as a kernel.sin. Just flash it and hope your phone's back
Shrihari007 said:
hi sorry but noob here...plz give me link of the stock rom+kernel and steps for flashing it?
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Here is everything you need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
Is under the point number 4 install stock firmware and downgrading
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daydu19 said:
Here is everything you need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
Is under the point number 4 install stock firmware and downgrading
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thanks will try now and let u know
Compete guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30731936
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rachit.rc96 said:
Compete guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30731936
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the firmware not detected...?
Shrihari007 said:
the firmware not detected...?
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Okay saw it did you restart flashtool after paste them there?
And please update your flashtool version. Download it here, because version 0.9 is out
mihahn said:
Okay saw it did you restart flashtool after paste them there?
And please update your flashtool version. Download it here, because version 0.9 is out
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Yep.. Mihahn is right... Be sure to run it using administrator privileges..
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rachit.rc96 said:
Yep.. Mihahn is right... Be sure to run it using administrator privileges..
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is there anything wrong with package that i downloaded?
Shrihari007 said:
is there anything wrong with package that i downloaded?
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Download the .ftf again and don't open the .ftf just put it in the firmware folder, start flashtool and it should be okay...
Or try another firmware version first for example gingerbread...
Move all the ftf files to firnware folder, that would be C:/Flashtool/Firmware
Thanks ....got my phone back.....i downloaded 7-zip extractor and extracted the ftf file then ..flashed it
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.
capt.macken said:
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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capt.macken said:
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.