I have rooted my phone xrecovery installed but unfortunately unlocked the bootloader so SEUS support ended then and there. now here is the trick I DON"T KNOW IT WILL WORK OR NOT but in the /db/ folder we have three files which the update service used to flash our phone to the stock can we use the files with flashtool.
XGr7078 said:
I have rooted my phone xrecovery installed but unfortunately unlocked the bootloader so SEUS support ended then and there. now here is the trick I DON"T KNOW IT WILL WORK OR NOT but in the /db/ folder we have three files which the update service used to flash our phone to the stock can we use the files with flashtool.
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SEUS still be able to restore your kernel and ROM to stock eventhough you already unlocked your bootloader...
StardustGeass said:
SEUS still be able to restore your kernel and ROM to stock eventhough you already unlocked your bootloader...
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IF it can then why can't I do it with the pc companion as well as SEUS.
SEUS says latest version already installed and pc companion says There is no software available for your phone yet please try again later...........
XGr7078 said:
IF it can then why can't I do it with the pc companion as well as SEUS.
SEUS says latest version already installed and pc companion says There is no software available for your phone yet please try again later...........
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Flash stock kernel.. Relock bootloader n then use SEUS.. It will work.. Use the repair option in SEUS.. Hope that helps..
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XGr7078 said:
IF it can then why can't I do it with the pc companion as well as SEUS.
SEUS says latest version already installed and pc companion says There is no software available for your phone yet please try again later...........
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Just press the repair option, it will send your mini back to stock ROM with 2.1 version.
EDIT: In SEUS, that is...
wrudwulf said:
Just press the repair option, it will send your mini back to stock ROM with 2.1 version.
EDIT: In SEUS, that is...
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but there is no repair button on my SEUS v2.12.2.14 I am only getting these screens.
I just can't get back to stock.
Altough i have relocked my bootloader.
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i upgraded my x10 with seus to 2.1 changing the CDA, but now i would like to reflash with the same firmware. how can i do it?
i have the files that seus downloaded but don't know how to flash them into the phone.
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i found my answer reading another post. the steps to decrypt the firmware from seus are here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9283069&postcount=76 [thanks to delbuenno]. after that, we can use flashtool to flash them to the phone.
rtrotsky said:
i upgraded my x10 with seus to 2.1 changing the CDA, but now i would like to reflash with the same firmware. how can i do it?
i have the files that seus downloaded but don't know how to flash them into the phone.
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i found my answer reading another post. the steps to decrypt the firmware from seus are here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9283069&postcount=76 [thanks to delbuenno]. after that, we can use flashtool to flash them to the phone.
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Re-run SEUS and select repair
there is no such option anymore. it just says i currently have the most up to date software.
rtrotsky said:
there is no such option anymore. it just says i currently have the most up to date software.
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Yea, I had that problem sometime back. At that time PC Companion repair worked. I Un-installed both went back to SE site and downloaded SEUS again. This version now gives repair option.
i´ll try that and post back here.
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i uninstalled both and downloaded from SE but i still can't get that repair button to appear. i´ll just stick to the flashtool and the backup from SEUS i have.
thanks for the help man.
My phone was running on 2.1 which was updated through SEUS. To get 2.2, I rooted my phone. Now my phone is back on 1.6 and is stuck there. I used Flashtool to go back to 2.1 so I can install xrecovery and eventually get to 2.2 but now its not working. I get Flash successful massage but when I check my phone it is still 1.6
I have tried 2-3 different Flash tools, 2-3 different ROMs for 2.1 but hasnt worked. I am stuck at 1.6 and only able to make calls and receive messages because after rooting even the GPRS is not working.
I will greatly appreciate some guru taking up my case.
You could give us some more information because there are parts that I seem to miss...
ysk79 said:
My phone was running on 2.1 which was updated through SEUS.
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So, you updated your phone from 1.6 to 2.1 via SEUS.
ysk79 said:
To get 2.2, I rooted my phone. Now my phone is back on 1.6 and is stuck there.
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How did this happen? Which rooting method did you use?
Only 2 work in 2.1 as far as I know: Flashtool and One-Click Root app.
Rooting doesn't change your firmware, it's just modifying some files to allow superuser access.
ysk79 said:
I used Flashtool to go back to 2.1 so I can install xrecovery and eventually get to 2.2 but now its not working. I get Flash successful massage but when I check my phone it is still 1.6
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So, you flashed a 2.1 ROM again but now your phone doesn't work? And it's still on 1.6? Have you tried the Repair option on SEUS or PC Companion?
Ok, this has been happening to a lot of people lately.
Can someone smarter than me find out if SE followed through with their plans to stop rooted phones from using SEUS or PC Companion?
Unknown13x said that this was coming with the 2.3.3 Gingerbread update. He said we will have to be running unmodified stock firmware to be able to run update service.
I'm rooted and on custom ROM and yet PC Companion and SEUS both recognize my phone, I even repaired it with SEUS once to get back to stock.
What strikes me as weird in the OP is how did rooting sent him back to 1.6...
Must have chosen the wrong file to flash from SD to get back to 1.6
My_Immortal said:
I'm rooted and on custom ROM and yet PC Companion and SEUS both recognize my phone, I even repaired it with SEUS once to get back to stock.
What strikes me as weird in the OP is how did rooting sent him back to 1.6...
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I guess that the OP got confused and used the 1.6 root method(The one that Bin4ry,jerpelea and biktor made). There was a step to downgrade to an older 1.6 firmware to make use of FOTA debug menu.
realunited123 said:
I guess that the OP got confused and used the 1.6 root method(The one that Bin4ry,jerpelea and biktor made). There was a step to downgrade to an older 1.6 firmware to make use of FOTA debug menu.
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Ah, that would explain it!
Then an update with PC Companion should fix this, right?
My_Immortal said:
Ah, that would explain it!
Then an update with PC Companion should fix this, right?
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Yes, unless SE have updated SEUS and PC companion to detect rooted/tampered phones. But flash tool should work all the time. Don't know why he is getting issues with it.
My_Immortal said:
I'm rooted and on custom ROM and yet PC Companion and SEUS both recognize my phone, I even repaired it with SEUS once to get back to stock.
What strikes me as weird in the OP is how did rooting sent him back to 1.6...
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Have you done it recently on the updated SEUS? I am afraid to try. I have read a few others have come and gone with this problem. No matter what they do, the phone resets to 1.6.
agentJBM said:
Have you done it recently on the updated SEUS? I am afraid to try. I have read a few others have come and gone with this problem. No matter what they do, the phone resets to 1.6.
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Really???
I did it a week or two ago, when I got in reboot loop trying to install the custom kernel and my recovery was broken. Flashtool didn't recognise my phone either,
so I used SEUS. Took me back to the latest 2.1 (2.1.B.0.1).
Maybe it has to do with regions, some may have not received 2.1 officially, so SEUS rolls the phone back to 1.6. Don't know... Now I'm afraid to use it again too!
agentJBM said:
Have you done it recently on the updated SEUS? I am afraid to try. I have read a few others have come and gone with this problem. No matter what they do, the phone resets to 1.6.
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If you're in the US, shouldn't it take you to AT&T 2.1 release?
Thanks for the discussions but what should I do now? SEUS is not working for me...and flashtool gives me a thumbs up but whenever I check my phone, it is still on 1.6.. Let me know what you guys need to figure out how do I get out of this hole.
ysk79 said:
Thanks for the discussions but what should I do now? SEUS is not working for me...and flashtool gives me a thumbs up but whenever I check my phone, it is still on 1.6.. Let me know what you guys need to figure out how do I get out of this hole.
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Which firmware are you flashing with FlashTool?
Hi, im here to ask you guys how do i unbrick my phone. it remain at the SE logo no lights and everything else, i use this flashtool and ask or perm root then it reboot and it stuck there, i remove the battery and still the same,please dont tell me i have to go repair it at the shop because i did that and it cost alot of $$$:crying::crying:
Try to use Sony Update Service to reflash Stock Rom again.
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you mean the sony companion? if it is then i have no hope cause i cant connect to it
Do flashtool recognize ur phone? You should be able to flash a stock firmware again
GreenieDroid said:
you mean the sony companion? if it is then i have no hope cause i cant connect to it
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No, I mean Sony Update Service...Or if you can boot in to Xrecovery, you can use a Flashtool to flash any Rom..
Hello guys.
I'd like to know if i can put my phone back to stock sony's firmware, that can be updated with PC Companion, because i think i will be giving it back to store for a warranty refund...So, can i do it? Any stock firmware that can be updated with PC Companion would be good(GB,ICS)...
Thanks for your time...
Just search for the ics ftf file for ur phone and flash it via flashtool
Then u can reuse sus or pcc
( make sure ur bootloader status is locked)
Oh ok thanks.
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Hello,
today I wanted to restore a CWM restore on my neo V (.587), but i forgot that backup IS GINGERBREAD. Now the phone is softbricked. Flashtool is stuck at around 13% (system.sin) and SUS also cannot succesfully flash. I googled for solutions, but haven't found any. Alsom my bootloader is locked (unlockable). I tried flashing two different 587 FTFs, none flashed. Also, should i check or uncheck the final verification? Please help me! :crying:
After restoring the backup,of GB you can just flash a GB kernel ... This soft brick is caused as you had ics kernel on a GB Rom which won't boot!
Try flashing a GB kernel .... Instead of whole Rom ...
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Ghostfreak NB said:
After restoring the backup,of GB you can just flash a GB kernel ... This soft brick is caused as you had ics kernel on a GB Rom which won't boot!
Try flashing a GB kernel .... Instead of whole Rom ...
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I already half-flashed (stuck at ending flash session at 14%) ICS with flashtool so i,m afraid that won't help me.
By the way, will Sony repair it? How expensive will the repair be? :crying:
Re-Flash .587 fw using flashtool and flash stock ics kernel... Ull gt ur phone to boot... If u havent unlocked ur bootloader use pc companion and repair it
Press thanks if I helped
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Kecal79 said:
By the way, will Sony repair it? How expensive will the repair be? :crying:
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It shouldn't cost you if you've warranty!
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was rooted, used flashtool on it. No more warranty.
Kecal79 said:
Also, should i check or uncheck the final verification? Please help me! :crying:
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You should uncheck final verification..I know u've tried twice..but try again..nd use a diff usb port..
Kecal79 said:
was rooted, used flashtool on it. No more warranty.
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Since they can't turn on phone in this condition, meaning first they need to flash it, root will be gone after that.
And you won't do anything stupid like telling them you used some unofficial program for flash, right? .
So there is no way they will know you root it and used flashtool.
And now about your problem. Are you using latest flashtool?
Can you show us log of flashing?
And what is exact problem when you try flashing it with sony update service?
Madfysh said:
Since they can't turn on phone in this condition, meaning first they need to flash it, root will be gone after that.
And you won't do anything stupid like telling them you used some unofficial program for flash, right? .
So there is no way they will know you root it and used flashtool.
And now about your problem. Are you using latest flashtool?
Can you show us log of flashing?
And what is exact problem when you try flashing it with sony update service?
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Okay, will try to flash again. The log looks perfectly okay, as usual, but while flashing system.sin, it freezes for a few minutes (at 14%), and says Ending flash session and will stay at this message forever. I'm on Flashtool 0.9.8.0, and i guess i won't try to flash it again. I'm bringing it to a repair center (is that the right word? my english is not the best). And the phone CAN be turned on, but will only show the Sony screen and then the "orange triangle and a phone" screen. Guess they won't find out about the flashtool, I'll just say that I was updathing via SUS (in fact, it WAS the last thing i was doing with my phone ) and they'll hopefully fix it. Thanks for your help, next time I'll update my Flashtool.
If you haven't took your phone to a repair center yet, try this (i had the same problem):
Try reinstalling the drivers flash tool needs to recognize your phone.
If that didn't work, try another PC or another Windows. Sometimes the problem is pc, not the phone.
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SIMMORSAL said:
If you haven't took your phone to a repair center yet, try this (i had the same problem):
Try reinstalling the drivers flash tool needs to recognize your phone.
If that didn't work, try another PC or another Windows. Sometimes the problem is pc, not the phone.
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Tried two PCs, updated drivers a billion times. No luck. But the phone is already in a repair center. Thank you guys anyway.