[Q] Bootloader unlock issues.. Help needed !! - XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have ran SEUS and restored my X10 to Stock 2.3.3
Then I rooted the phone using the newest version of flashtool
Then ran the plugin/bootloader unlock option in flashtool
Then when I reconnect the phone in flash mode, The phone does not enter flash mode and flashtool displays that the phone has been removed and the phone starts up to the Sony Ericsson screen.
Kindly help me and advice on how I can achieve bootloader unlock.

U are doing right thing pal it just the usb connection is a bit poor on our phone. Remove battery for 10-20 seconds, reimsert battery, wait bout a munute, then connect on flash mode. May take couple attempts but the way u doing it is correct
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Thank you for the comment. I'll keep trying, finger crossed

I can't seem to get mine past 2.1...... tried to flash after root and all and after I learned the weird recovery process. Flashed one that was safe for locked and unlocked BL but it loops. Even flashed some initD file that the OP of that rom said to flash right after and it is still nil.......
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No luck
Must have tried at least a hundred times.. Still no luck with mine.. Anymore suggestions ? Anyone ?

Try just plugging it in and not holding back button. Does that work?
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Are u trying to flash a 2.3.3 rom on 2.1? If u have u will have issues. If u did above grab flashtool and flash
global generic 2.3.3 firmware. Then flash the rom.
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Gave up on fit. I'm sure that its something small but, I'm doing this pro-bono for a friend of mine and its killing me. I've flashed other phones before and nothing this weird. Ill stick to the phones that are one big ass button flash and fix lime my sgs2 and the HTC inspire I used to have. Thanks again for all the help and in site that you all have provided.
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Hi.. Well, I still havn't been able to unlock the bootloader.. i don't know how many attempts I've made.. .. Anyways.. Im posting the log from flashtool.. Is this of any use to help me solve my problem ?
04/006/2012 20:06:39 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
04/006/2012 20:06:40 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.8.0 built on 2012-02-26 19:26:25
04/006/2012 20:06:40 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
04/006/2012 20:06:47 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/007/2012 20:07:16 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
04/007/2012 20:07:16 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
04/007/2012 20:07:17 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
04/007/2012 20:07:18 - INFO - Connected device : X10
04/007/2012 20:07:19 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.3-Stericson (2011-11-01 20:22:18 CDT) multi-call binary.
04/007/2012 20:07:19 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.29-00054-g5f01537
04/007/2012 20:07:21 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
04/007/2012 20:07:24 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
04/007/2012 20:07:27 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/007/2012 20:07:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/007/2012 20:07:50 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
04/007/2012 20:07:50 - WARN - Cancelled
04/007/2012 20:07:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/008/2012 20:08:53 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/008/2012 20:08:56 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
04/008/2012 20:08:56 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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Guys...please help me on this.
I have the same problem as Vsak here. This is my flashtools log.
06/044/2012 07:44:13 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
06/044/2012 07:44:13 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.7.1.0 built on 2012-05-01 22:07:23
06/044/2012 07:44:13 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
06/044/2012 07:44:18 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
06/044/2012 07:44:18 - INFO - Connected device : X10
06/044/2012 07:44:18 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.0 (2011-08-14 23:46:58 CDT) multi-call binary.
06/044/2012 07:44:18 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.3 / kernel version : 2.6.29-00054-g5f01537
06/044/2012 07:44:18 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
06/044/2012 07:44:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
06/044/2012 07:44:33 - INFO - Device disconnected
06/045/2012 07:45:02 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
06/045/2012 07:45:02 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
06/045/2012 07:45:02 - INFO - Reading device information
06/045/2012 07:45:02 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
06/045/2012 07:45:02 - INFO - Flashing loader
06/045/2012 07:45:03 - INFO - Ending flash session
06/045/2012 07:45:03 - WARN - Cancelled
06/045/2012 07:45:03 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
06/045/2012 07:45:04 - INFO - Device disconnected
06/045/2012 07:45:05 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
06/045/2012 07:45:15 - INFO - Device disconnected
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I've done exactly as the steps here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19685019#post19685019
Please anyone?

bayanster said:
Guys...please help me on this.
I have the same problem as Vsak here. This is my flashtools log.
I've done exactly as the steps here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19685019#post19685019
Please anyone?
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When i flash a kernel, i click to flash, i choose the kernel and wait the screen shows to conect in flash mode, if i try before choose the kernel it fail too, so try it.

Thanks for the reply.
There was no problem when flashing kernel but when I want to unlock the bootloader, it gave me the log below (I'm using latest flashtool 0.7.1.0) :
06/045/2012 07:45:02 - INFO - Flashing loader
06/045/2012 07:45:03 - INFO - Ending flash session
06/045/2012 07:45:03 - WARN - Cancelled
When I switch off the phone, and connect it back with flash mode (pushing the back button).
I tried several method to unlock bootloader but failed. I've even flashed flashed to stock 2.1, flashed the downgrade kernel and tried to unlock via X10 Bootloader Unlock Tool 0.1.1 (old method, i know). I've check my phone and it is good for unlocking (via s1tool).
Can anyone suggest any method I can try?

bayanster said:
Thanks for the reply.
There was no problem when flashing kernel but when I want to unlock the bootloader, it gave me the log below (I'm using latest flashtool 0.7.1.0) :
06/045/2012 07:45:02 - INFO - Flashing loader
06/045/2012 07:45:03 - INFO - Ending flash session
06/045/2012 07:45:03 - WARN - Cancelled
When I switch off the phone, and connect it back with flash mode (pushing the back button).
I tried several method to unlock bootloader but failed. I've even flashed flashed to stock 2.1, flashed the downgrade kernel and tried to unlock via X10 Bootloader Unlock Tool 0.1.1 (old method, i know). I've check my phone and it is good for unlocking (via s1tool).
Can anyone suggest any method I can try?
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Which version of flashtool are you using? get the most recent one.
I had a similar problem unlocking th bl for a friend too and it got stuck at that part bcz i was using an older version of flashtool

I'm using flashtool 0.7.1.0, the latest one, i think.
I've flashed, root and install recovery with no error.
Except unlocking the bootloader..

Guys,
I've finally unlocked my bootloader using "The proper method".
The mistake (i think) was, I was on generic 2.3.3 when I use this method.
I flashed back to generic 2.1 and ran the unlock tool. When finished I check back with S1tool, my device show "r" and not "R" Yeaa...
Note that, I failed to unlock my bootloader when I was on 2.1 and 2.3.3 using latest Flashtool.
Thanks guys.

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[Q] Flashing Aborted!!! help

trying to flash (2_1_A_0_435 with DualTouch already in for ALL apps HERE) as shown on the flashguide for noobs and keep getting this error
14/040/2011 21:40:44 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
14/040/2011 21:40:57 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
14/041/2011 21:41:01 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
14/041/2011 21:41:09 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&26712E48&0&2
14/041/2011 21:41:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
14/041/2011 21:41:09 - INFO - VER="R8A031";DATE="20100707";TIME="11:32:00";
14/041/2011 21:41:09 - INFO - Flashing loader
14/041/2011 21:41:09 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
14/041/2011 21:41:09 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
14/041/2011 21:41:09 - INFO - Then go to application settings
14/041/2011 21:41:09 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
14/041/2011 21:41:33 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
14/041/2011 21:41:37 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
14/041/2011 21:41:37 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&26712E48&0&2
14/041/2011 21:41:37 - INFO - Start Flashing
14/042/2011 21:42:43 - INFO -
14/042/2011 21:42:43 - INFO - Flashing loader
14/042/2011 21:42:43 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
14/042/2011 21:42:43 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
14/042/2011 21:42:43 - INFO - Then go to application settings
14/042/2011 21:42:43 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
14/047/2011 21:47:05 - INFO - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&26712E48&0&2 : OK
what am i dong wrong?
do you have usb debugging turned on under development in settings?
yeah but my device dooent have unknown
snakeyes250 said:
yeah but my device dooent have unknown
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Do you have an AT&T X10? Those have 'Unknown sources' hidden in Settings > Applications.
If you are trying to flash an AT&T X10 1.6 to Sony Ericsson generic world 2.1, you can follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380​
It's very helpful and takes only about 10 to 15 minutes at the most.
thanks that guide really helped and it worked
I have the same problem,but usb debugging and unknown sources is turned on (well was when my o/s still worked )
It gave me then the same problem as it does now
Now it loops with the SE logo (last time at least i had CW installed)
I have tried a SEUS but it gives me the "software is up to date" so i can't do a repair like i did last time
Any ideas???
(Sony Ericsson X10mini E10i)
Hi guys,
I've the same problem here.
USB Debugging and unknown software sources are activated.
I have no SIM inserted (is it needed for flashing??)
and I want to flash a new kernel.
But, when I connect the phone, SEX10 Flasher generates the same log.....
06/044/2012 20:44:48 - INFO - Connected device : X10
06/044/2012 20:44:48 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.17.2 (2010-09-05 03:37:08 CDT) multi-call binary.
06/045/2012 20:45:33 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
06/045/2012 20:45:54 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
06/045/2012 20:45:54 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\6&2F22CF9E&0&4
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Start Flashing
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO -
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Then go to application settings
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
07/055/2012 01:55:33 - INFO - Start Flashing
07/055/2012 01:55:33 - INFO - VER="R8A013";DATE="20100119";TIME="17:24:00";
07/055/2012 01:55:33 - INFO - Flashing loader
07/055/2012 01:55:35 - INFO -
07/055/2012 01:55:35 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
07/055/2012 01:55:37 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
07/055/2012 01:55:37 - INFO - Flashing dsp1.sin
07/057/2012 01:57:59 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
07/057/2012 01:57:59 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
07/057/2012 01:57:59 - INFO - Then go to application settings
07/057/2012 01:57:59 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
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When I try to switch it on, it vibrates and then nothing comes on the screen ..
SEUS is not working as well .. Please help me out with this ..
packyman said:
Hi guys,
I've the same problem here.
USB Debugging and unknown software sources are activated.
I have no SIM inserted (is it needed for flashing??)
and I want to flash a new kernel.
But, when I connect the phone, SEX10 Flasher generates the same log.....
06/044/2012 20:44:48 - INFO - Connected device : X10
06/044/2012 20:44:48 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.17.2 (2010-09-05 03:37:08 CDT) multi-call binary.
06/045/2012 20:45:33 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
06/045/2012 20:45:54 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
06/045/2012 20:45:54 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\6&2F22CF9E&0&4
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Start Flashing
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO -
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Then go to application settings
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
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Do you have the drivers installed? In the flasgtool folder there should be a .exe file with the drivers
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Unlock bootloader first then try again
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Damion1983 said:
I have the same problem,but usb debugging and unknown sources is turned on (well was when my o/s still worked )
It gave me then the same problem as it does now
Now it loops with the SE logo (last time at least i had CW installed)
I have tried a SEUS but it gives me the "software is up to date" so i can't do a repair like i did last time
Any ideas???
(Sony Ericsson X10mini E10i)
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1. Did you put the correct X10 Mini drivers into the drivers folder? By default it's running on the X10 drivers, although when you connect the device first time, it will ask for your exact device.
2. Try flashing the stock 2.1 firmware for your X10 Mini (not sure where to find X10 Mini stock firmwares, but they shouldn't be too hard to find). Generally, that can completely restore the software condition back to when it came out of a factory or you just updated it to 2.1
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packyman said:
Hi guys,
I've the same problem here.
USB Debugging and unknown software sources are activated.
I have no SIM inserted (is it needed for flashing??)
and I want to flash a new kernel.
But, when I connect the phone, SEX10 Flasher generates the same log.....
06/044/2012 20:44:48 - INFO - Connected device : X10
06/044/2012 20:44:48 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.17.2 (2010-09-05 03:37:08 CDT) multi-call binary.
06/045/2012 20:45:33 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
06/045/2012 20:45:54 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
06/045/2012 20:45:54 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\6&2F22CF9E&0&4
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Start Flashing
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO -
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Then go to application settings
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
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You can only flash a custom kernel when the bootloader is unlocked. For instructions on unlocking the bootloader, look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
If your phone also refuses to boot, flash the stock firmware for the Xperia X10 via Flashtool
thank u Panzerfaust.
the tip with bootloader unlocking was right. perfect
Dachte ich hätte den schon unlocked, dem war aber nicht so!
Vorher großes R--- jetzt ein kleines r--- und es läuft
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Panzerfaust101 said:
1. Did you put the correct X10 Mini drivers into the drivers folder? By default it's running on the X10 drivers, although when you connect the device first time, it will ask for your exact device.
2. Try flashing the stock 2.1 firmware for your X10 Mini (not sure where to find X10 Mini stock firmwares, but they shouldn't be too hard to find). Generally, that can completely restore the software condition back to when it came out of a factory or you just updated it to 2.1
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You can only flash a custom kernel when the bootloader is unlocked. For instructions on unlocking the bootloader, look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
If your phone also refuses to boot, flash the stock firmware for the Xperia X10 via Flashtool
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I also get this, no matter what Rom I try to flash with.
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Then go to application settings
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
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How do you unlock the boatloader, when one of the steps is to flash with the azuru rom? I try to do the downgrade kernel with flashtool, and I get the above message.
I have flashed and bootloader-unlocked 7 xperias before.Indians as well as AT&T ones without a problem.
Today my friend gave me another one for updating.It was on 1.6.Lucklily it was bought in India itself so i used PC companion to update to 2.3.3.
Was able to root as well as install xrecovery via flashtool.
Than when i tried to unlock bootloader the qsd8250_semc.cmd file ran but gave an error something like cant find userdate partition or something.
than tried to flash doomlords bootmanager...and got the same error!!
didnt find a solution yet
leechgod27 said:
I have flashed and bootloader-unlocked 7 xperias before.Indians as well as AT&T ones without a problem.
Today my friend gave me another one for updating.It was on 1.6.Lucklily it was bought in India itself so i used PC companion to update to 2.3.3.
Was able to root as well as install xrecovery via flashtool.
Than when i tried to unlock bootloader the qsd8250_semc.cmd file ran but gave an error something like cant find userdate partition or something.
than tried to flash doomlords bootmanager...and got the same error!!
didnt find a solution yet
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Mine is a Rogers X10a. I had it running a generic 2.3.3 rom, and rooted.
Worked great for about a month, then started experiencing random reboots.
Tried to install the Wolf custom gaming rom, without unlocking the bootloader (because I didn't read first), and that's where my main issues started.
lando27 said:
I also get this, no matter what Rom I try to flash with.
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - Then go to application settings
06/045/2012 20:45:55 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
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How do you unlock the boatloader, when one of the steps is to flash with the azuru rom? I try to do the downgrade kernel with flashtool, and I get the above message.
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So right now, is the bootloader unlocked or is it still locked? If it's locked, see the link I posted above and follow the instructions.
You flash ROMs through recovery (generally xRecovery or CWM-based recovery for some ROMs), not through the flashtool. The flashtool is only for flashing things like kernel and firmware generally.
Panzerfaust101 said:
So right now, is the bootloader unlocked or is it still locked? If it's locked, see the link I posted above and follow the instructions.
You flash ROMs through recovery (generally xRecovery or CWM-based recovery for some ROMs), not through the flashtool. The flashtool is only for flashing things like kernel and firmware generally.
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Yes bootloader is locked.
Here is the s1tool output:
==============
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A013"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A024"
MINOR ERROR [ MISC_CLASS: MISC_ERROR, TA_set_config_failed ]
Elapsed:8 secs.
===============
And I cannot unlock the bootloader from the steps in the link you mention.
The first step is: flash the azuzu kernel downgrade ftf with flashtool
I cannot, because I get the error " ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted"
This is where I am stuck.

Consolidated instructions to unbrick your x10 mini pro

So you did the inevitable... you got a phone that's bricked.. fear not.. this happens to all of us.. consider it a "right of passage" when it comes to dealing with custom ROM's
Here at xda, help is never too far away (I was there once too)
I've tried to get you back to functioning latest Local 2.1 with recovery (xrecovery)
0) You'll lose all data with this method....
come to terms with that... not stuff on the sd card but data of your phone, sms'es, contacts, applications etc
1) Turn off your phone
Pull the battery and reinsert it if you have to...
2) Install Flashtool
go here and downlad flashtool
Install on your windows pc
Thank Androxyde and Bin4ry for this kickass tool
3) Download and flash stock 2.1
Go to this thread and download a 2.1 rom in your language of choice (Dont worry that it's not your local ROM)
4) Flash this rom using Flashtool
In the first link there is a how-to. follow it and flash the downloaded ROM from step 3
Once you have 2.1 on your phone,
5) Enable USB Debugging and Root
Use flashtool and root your phone using the simple button "Root" (I know!! what an awesome tool right!!?? )
Once rooted, disconnect the phone.
6) Get yourself a root file manager
Download a file manager capable of root access such as root explorer or solid explorer.
7) Access and edit the build.prop file
Open the file manager. U should get a superuser prompt to allow root access. Touch "Allow". Go to /system and mount the system as RW. there's a file there called build.prop. open it in a text editor. Find all instances of a number that looks like this 1238-9045 (this is my build number, yours will not be the same). Edit this number(all 3 instances) to look like your build number (Found on original box or behind the battery). Save the file and exit
8) Update via SEUS OR PC companion
Now connect your phone back. PC companion or SEUS will tell you there is a new update available. follow the instructions and you'll be running the latest 2.1 for your region and variant of the mini pro
9) [optional] Root and recovery
The new firmware installed by SEUS/PC companion is not rooted. If you need it, root again (same way as in step 5). once rooted, click "Ask root perms" on flashtool. Once root access is confirmed, install xrecovery from the menu.
Hope that helped!
Enjoy
Edit: if you get an error while opening flashtool saying "JVM could not be started because heap size bla bla bla..." Please try on another pc and maybe reinstall windows on urs
Bricked u20i
My phone keeps disconnecting nce the green light goes on. Please help
I have bricked xperia mini x10, and it's failing to boot. Debugging is turned off, so flashboot can't recognize it.
16/010/2012 19:10:31 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
16/010/2012 19:10:31 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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Can someone help?
Immortalis said:
I have bricked xperia mini x10, and it's failing to boot. Debugging is turned off, so flashboot can't recognize it.
Can someone help?
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Repair it with SEUS or PC Companion.
Step A: leave your phone disconnected from your PC
Step B: Run SEUS/PC Companion, and select update
Step C: It doesn't recognise your phone because it's disconnected and give you a repair option
Step D: Select it, choose your model, it will download the firmware
Step Ea: You get a popup, Press the back-button on your phone while it's off and plug in the USB-Cable
Step Eb: If you can't turn off your phone, plug in the USB-cable and press home- and power-buttons at the same time, it will do a hard reboot and enter flashmode.
Step F: Wait till it's done...
everything past item 3 is pretty hard since we can't acces anything on phone(that's bricking a phone right) to enable usb debugging.
Good tutorial though for those who installed a custom rom and they want to revert to original plus root acces.
Any ideea how to force seus or flash to force flash?
slvjpn said:
everything past item 3 is pretty hard since we can't acces anything on phone(that's bricking a phone right) to enable usb debugging.
Good tutorial though for those who installed a custom rom and they want to revert to original plus root acces.
Any ideea how to force seus or flash to force flash?
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You don't need usb-debugging in order to flash your phone.
SmG67 said:
You don't need usb-debugging in order to flash your phone.
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tell this to my sister's x10 pro mini ). I know your right but the phone is @&&&@%))+6)-)-))-=+( up so it doesn't know human comands
Help needed !!
Hi to all,i`m new on this forum and new to Sony Ericsson!
Few days ago i did a repair option with the PcCompanion,becouse i removed to much apk`s.
After about 2 minutes,PcCompanion displayed error (code 100) and stopped flashing!
Searched the internet and found solution!
Flashtool!
But no way it keeps telleing me an error!
17/028/2012 17:28:11 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
17/028/2012 17:28:11 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.7.0.0 built on 2012-04-14 11:34:01
17/028/2012 17:28:11 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
17/028/2012 17:28:20 - INFO - Device disconnected
17/028/2012 17:28:38 - INFO - Selected Xperia X10 Mini Pro (U20)_2.1 (2.1.1.A.0.6) Reloaded_Greek (by Leajian).ftf
17/028/2012 17:28:38 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
17/028/2012 17:28:53 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
17/029/2012 17:29:01 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/029/2012 17:29:02 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
17/029/2012 17:29:03 - INFO - Reading device information
17/029/2012 17:29:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
17/029/2012 17:29:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
17/029/2012 17:29:03 - INFO - Flashing loader
17/029/2012 17:29:04 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_8e35 - Version : R4A045 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
17/029/2012 17:29:04 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
17/029/2012 17:29:04 - INFO - Ending flash session
17/029/2012 17:29:04 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
17/029/2012 17:29:04 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
17/029/2012 17:29:05 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/029/2012 17:29:07 - INFO - Device disconnected
17/029/2012 17:29:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
please any help will be usefull!
How to bring back alive my X10 Mini Pro?
Now the only thing happends,green blink for 1 second and a bit vibration!
Also tryed with SEUS,no suc6!
(Damn I've been gone a while)
Not too sure of the greek firmware file bro.. can you put the link of the forum where you got it from? are you sure it is a stock firmware?
gixxerfan said:
Hi to all,i`m new on this forum and new to Sony Ericsson!
Few days ago i did a repair option with the PcCompanion,becouse i removed to much apk`s.
After about 2 minutes,PcCompanion displayed error (code 100) and stopped flashing!
Searched the internet and found solution!
Flashtool!
But no way it keeps telleing me an error!
17/028/2012 17:28:11 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
17/028/2012 17:28:11 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.7.0.0 built on 2012-04-14 11:34:01
17/028/2012 17:28:11 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
17/028/2012 17:28:20 - INFO - Device disconnected
17/028/2012 17:28:38 - INFO - Selected Xperia X10 Mini Pro (U20)_2.1 (2.1.1.A.0.6) Reloaded_Greek (by Leajian).ftf
17/028/2012 17:28:38 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
17/028/2012 17:28:53 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
17/029/2012 17:29:01 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/029/2012 17:29:02 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
17/029/2012 17:29:03 - INFO - Reading device information
17/029/2012 17:29:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
17/029/2012 17:29:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
17/029/2012 17:29:03 - INFO - Flashing loader
17/029/2012 17:29:04 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_8e35 - Version : R4A045 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
17/029/2012 17:29:04 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
17/029/2012 17:29:04 - INFO - Ending flash session
17/029/2012 17:29:04 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
17/029/2012 17:29:04 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
17/029/2012 17:29:05 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/029/2012 17:29:07 - INFO - Device disconnected
17/029/2012 17:29:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
please any help will be usefull!
How to bring back alive my X10 Mini Pro?
Now the only thing happends,green blink for 1 second and a bit vibration!
Also tryed with SEUS,no suc6!
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cant flash using SEUS...its saying i have latest version but in reality the phone is already bricked by me and not having the original stock firmware... now it just keeps restart with sony erricson logo and turns off again and bootloop...cant root, cant flash... heard that there is some special modified usb that will make the bootloader enter download mode so that we can flash fresh firmware inside it?
jasonmiracle said:
cant flash using SEUS...its saying i have latest version but in reality the phone is already bricked by me and not having the original stock firmware... now it just keeps restart with sony erricson logo and turns off again and bootloop...cant root, cant flash... heard that there is some special modified usb that will make the bootloader enter download mode so that we can flash fresh firmware inside it?
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You can always flash... post your model and if your bootloader is locked or unlocked ( since you're on SE kernel logo, i assume it's locked), and i can provide you with stock firmware (E10i or U20i) to flash with flashtool.
SmG67 said:
You can always flash... post your model and if your bootloader is locked or unlocked ( since you're on SE kernel logo, i assume it's locked), and i can provide you with stock firmware (E10i or U20i) to flash with flashtool.
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hi, i am u20i model...i accidentally locked the bootloader while having nna kernel i think, because flashing customised rom and kernel, my phone will enter bootloop, thats why i pressed Restore inside s1tool.exe, which got my bootloader locked....
and now that my bootloader is locked, and i cant root my phone without turning it on( the phone bricked cant turn on anymore) i cant unlock my bootloader to flash new kernels into it... please do provide stock firmware and rom for me... i can only flash stock kernel, but not the rom... after i flashed the stock u20i kernel, i dont know how to flash the original rom into my phone, since now my phone, didnt have the CWM or XRecover anymore, which can browse my SD card, and install the rom from .zip files....
flashing stock kernel no problem but did not know how to flash the stock rom
01/041/2012 15:41:58 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
01/041/2012 15:41:59 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
01/041/2012 15:41:59 - INFO - Reading device information
01/042/2012 15:42:00 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
01/042/2012 15:42:00 - INFO - Start Flashing
01/042/2012 15:42:00 - INFO - Processing loader
01/042/2012 15:42:00 - INFO - Checking header
01/042/2012 15:42:00 - INFO - Flashing data
01/042/2012 15:42:02 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_8e35 - Version : R4A045 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
01/042/2012 15:42:02 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
01/042/2012 15:42:02 - INFO - Checking header
01/042/2012 15:42:02 - INFO - Flashing data
01/042/2012 15:42:05 - INFO - Ending flash session
01/042/2012 15:42:05 - INFO - Flashing finished.
01/042/2012 15:42:05 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
01/042/2012 15:42:05 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
01/042/2012 15:42:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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unable to flash customised kernel probably because of the locked bootloader
01/052/2012 15:52:27 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
01/052/2012 15:52:27 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
01/052/2012 15:52:28 - INFO - Reading device information
01/052/2012 15:52:28 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
01/052/2012 15:52:28 - INFO - Start Flashing
01/052/2012 15:52:28 - INFO - Processing loader
01/052/2012 15:52:28 - INFO - Checking header
01/052/2012 15:52:28 - INFO - Ending flash session
01/052/2012 15:52:28 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
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s1tool shows locked bootloader
i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h426/jasonforeverlove/11-2.jpg
problem- cant turn on the phone in order to choose usb debugging mode to root the phone
problem- SEUS cant detect update to my phone...
spent 3 weeks in vail...wish i can get it working ...reli hope to succeed in using customised ROM
jasonmiracle said:
hi, i am u20i model...i accidentally locked the bootloader while having nna kernel i think, because flashing customised rom and kernel, my phone will enter bootloop, thats why i pressed Restore inside s1tool.exe, which got my bootloader locked....
...
spent 3 weeks in vail...wish i can get it working ...reli hope to succeed in using customised ROM
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Download this, It's the complete SE 2.1 Firmware (Kernel and ROM), flashable with flashtool.
(It's about 213.5MB, although the site may display it's less in your download dialog, but it will keep downloading till it's all there)
SmG67 said:
ubuntuone.com/515oWr7b8j4PeeZfm8xZ1pIt's the complete SE 2.1 Firmware (Kernel and ROM), flashable with flashtool.
(It's about 213.5MB, although the site may display it's less in your download dialog, but it will keep downloading till it's all there)
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im trying this out... :victory:
tks for the thread, dude
My X10 mini pro won't turn on.
I've try the methods that mentioned in this thread but it all failed.
my phone still won't turn on. if i charged it, it's just boot for 2 seconds and then dead. repeatedly.
any suggestion?
*sorry for bad english
itwasgood said:
My X10 mini pro won't turn on.
I've try the methods that mentioned in this thread but it all failed.
my phone still won't turn on. if i charged it, it's just boot for 2 seconds and then dead. repeatedly.
any suggestion?
*sorry for bad english
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Repair with Sony Update Service or PC Companion?
SmG67 said:
Repair with Sony Update Service or PC Companion?
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already tried it. but still it won't turned on.
flashtool does not recognize my phone
flashtool does not recognize my x10 mini pro, screen still remains black, seus and pc companion does not recognize it either. what do i do?:crying:
itwasgood said:
already tried it. but still it won't turned on.
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Your tried to unlock your booloader and now dont turn on?
If your phones was manufacturated after 11w29, you got a hard brick.

[Q] i bricked my xperia mini help plzzz

hi
i unlocked my xperia mini and install this ics
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1605150
it was very very good
then i wanted to relock my phone so i flashed this ftf
http://androidforums.com/xperia-min...-flashing-cm-kernels-cwm-roms-tweaks-etc.html
and my phone doesnot run !!
it apear only green led when i put it into usb
sorry for my english
i am waiting help plzz
Have you tried step 6 of the very first sticky on this thread?http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
Rudjgaard said:
Have you tried step 6 of the very first sticky on this thread?http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
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thank u very very much
i was very afraid and i downloaded a lot of ftf files
thnx for make me remember this link i work as this tutorial says and my phone works again )))
Hi, I think I may have bricked or softbricked my xperia mini (excuse my noob)
when installing froyobread I forgot to do the factory reset (and back up) and went straight to rebooting however ever since then I've had this problem:
www youtube com/watch?v=jPQIS19ndRY (sorry not allowed to post links yet and not sure what this is called, bootloop?)
For some reason pressing the back button repeated doesn't get me to xrecovery, (the first time I did it I went thru flash tool which I can no longer do because I cant turn my phone on and therefore I can't enable debugging)
This also prevents me from connecting to PCC
What I tried:
tutorial step 6 ...but its been hours and so far that doesnt not seem to be working either. This is what comes up when I tried
04/056/2012 20:56:42 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
04/056/2012 20:56:42 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.8.6.0 built on 2012-06-13 08:08:54
04/056/2012 20:56:42 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
04/056/2012 20:56:55 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :
04/056/2012 20:56:55 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
04/056/2012 20:56:56 - INFO - - 43423531315458303345
04/056/2012 20:56:56 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
04/056/2012 20:56:57 - INFO - - none
04/056/2012 20:56:59 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
04/056/2012 20:56:59 - ERROR - Cannot identify your device.
04/056/2012 20:56:59 - INFO - Selecting from user input
04/057/2012 20:57:08 - INFO - Connected device : E10
04/057/2012 20:57:08 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.16.2androidfull (2010-08-01 14:57:25 EDT) multi-call binary.
04/057/2012 20:57:08 - INFO - Android version : 2.2.9 / kernel version : 2.6.29
04/057/2012 20:57:24 - INFO - Flash canceled
04/059/2012 20:59:23 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/059/2012 20:59:34 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
04/059/2012 20:59:34 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
04/059/2012 20:59:37 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/000/2012 21:00:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/000/2012 21:00:30 - INFO - Selected Xperia_2011_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf
04/000/2012 21:00:30 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
04/000/2012 21:00:31 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
04/000/2012 21:00:31 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
04/000/2012 21:00:32 - INFO - Reading device information
please help
You don't need USB Debugging to use Flashtool. Turn your phone off (take off battery if you have to), plug the USB cable in your PC, then press and hold volume down button and plug the microUSB into the phone. You'll be in flashmode.
If you can't use flashtool anyway, repair with PC Companion.
and it was that simple…
thank you so much! Now time for attempt #2

Cannot Unlock BL [DONE IT]

Solved!!
Im on Achotjan_Stock_Remplacement_Rom | X10i_2.3.3_6.0.B.0.743_V2.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690148
Here is the log from flashtool:
11/051/2012 23:51:06 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
11/051/2012 23:51:06 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.8.6.0 built on 2012-06-13 08:08:54
11/051/2012 23:51:06 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
11/051/2012 23:51:11 - INFO - Device disconnected
11/051/2012 23:51:14 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
11/051/2012 23:51:14 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
11/051/2012 23:51:15 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
11/051/2012 23:51:15 - INFO - Connected device : X10
11/051/2012 23:51:15 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.3-Stericson (2011-11-01 20:22:18 CDT) multi-call binary.
11/051/2012 23:51:15 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.3 / kernel version : 2.6.29-00054-g5f01537
11/051/2012 23:51:16 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
11/051/2012 23:51:19 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
11/051/2012 23:51:24 - INFO - Device disconnected
11/051/2012 23:51:40 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
11/051/2012 23:51:40 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
11/051/2012 23:51:40 - INFO - Reading device information
11/051/2012 23:51:40 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
11/051/2012 23:51:40 - INFO - Flashing loader
11/051/2012 23:51:46 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_f851 - Version : R4A024 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
11/051/2012 23:51:46 - INFO - Start Reading property
11/051/2012 23:51:46 - INFO - Reading TA finished.
11/051/2012 23:51:46 - INFO - Ending flash session
11/051/2012 23:51:46 - INFO - Found semcSL
11/051/2012 23:51:46 - INFO - You can now unplug and turn on device, then plug it again
11/051/2012 23:51:46 - INFO - Waiting for device
11/051/2012 23:51:46 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
11/051/2012 23:51:48 - INFO - Device disconnected
11/051/2012 23:51:49 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
11/052/2012 23:52:03 - INFO - Device disconnected
11/052/2012 23:52:19 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
11/052/2012 23:52:19 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
11/052/2012 23:52:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
11/052/2012 23:52:23 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
11/052/2012 23:52:34 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\features\UnlockBL\files\qsd8250\qsd8250bootwrite_semcSL to /data/local/tmp
11/052/2012 23:52:34 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\features\UnlockBL\files\qsd8250\mapper_2.6.29-00054-g5f01537.ko to /data/local/tmp
11/052/2012 23:52:34 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\features\UnlockBL\files\qsd8250\fixPart to /data/local/tmp
11/052/2012 23:52:34 - INFO - Running runfixPart as root thru sysrun
11/052/2012 23:52:34 - ERROR - Cannot apply fixPart. Aborting
11/052/2012 23:52:35 - INFO - Running runClean as root thru sysrun
someone can help me?
Thanx, Itamar
How did you unlock your bootloader?
Im not at a pc so cant check your link or give you one (edge network is fun)
Google this "xperia x10 unlocking bootloader"
First result xda how to
Make sure you test what files you need
Read it very carefully!
I doubt whatever rom you use makes a difference
Im sorry that i could not provide anymore help the guide just says it all i suppose!
Good luck!
EDIT; incase you do not want to unlock boot loader then use roms for locked bootloader!!
If not sorry you just didnt provide that much info
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
fterger the
@Itamar2
You can see bootloader unlocking threads here (bootloader bypass) and here (bootloader unlocking).
hope it helps... cheers :fingers-crossed:
Need Stock kernel...
Need stock kernel... you may need this
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
Root via FlashTool 0.8.6
Unlock bootloader plugin will be available under plugin in FlashTool 0.8.6
Thanks.
Iv read all of the "how to unlock BL" guides on XDA, and i did it thrwo flashtool, i also added the log and it is defrent then the one on the guide.
Any solutions?
Sorry for my bad english XD
Sent from my X10a using xda app-developers app
Identify your simlock certificate status. download S1tool here.
- open S1tool and click "DO JOB" on the right.
- turn off your phone, and connect USB cable while pressing BACK button (right button) of your phone.
- check your phone's simlock certificate. if identified as "NOT RECOGNIZED", you can follow the_laser's bootloader bypass method.
How to...
- download qsd8250.7z (courtesy of the_laser).
- flash your phone with standard/generic 2.1 firmware. (PLEASE DO MAKE A BACK-UP BEFORE FLASHING)
- extract qsd8250.7z and run "qsd8250_semc.cmd" from that folder.
- turn on the phone, enable USB debugging and connect the USB cable. just follow the command. you'll see message below
Code:
process requires standard 2.x android firmware.
Press any key to continue . . .
Getting ROOT rights.
1464 KB/s (585731 bytes in 0.390s)
error: protocol fault (no status)
Waiting ...
Removing NAND MPU restrictions via SEMC backdoor. Permanent. Require ROOT rights.
192 KB/s (3087 bytes in 0.015s)
success
Waiting ...
Getting ROOT rights.
Waiting ...
Writing patched semcboot. Two step process
First, we need get access to semcboot area
504 KB/s (8064 bytes in 0.015s)
Second, we need to write semcboot ;)
1531 KB/s (588236 bytes in 0.375s)
successfully wrote 0001ff80
Press any key to continue . . .
if you had the same message... you had bypassed the bootloader. it's now unlocked.
- to make sure it's already been unlocked, runt S1tool again.
- the phone should be running S1_EROM ver "r8A022" (with uncapitalized letter 'r')
NOTE: This procedure is an excerpt from the_laser's thread above. I hope I had made it easier for you. This method worked on mine.
CREDITS:
- the_laser
- 9Lukas5
- Androxyde
The s1tool says i can unlock my BL....
Thts why i tride flashtool...
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try this cmd programe......... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1759264
lol i have to admiit, even though i made the video, i forgot the names of the softwares. i think it is obvious from the vid. just google it after watching
Itamar2 said:
The s1tool says i can unlock my BL....
Thts why i tride flashtool...
Sent from my X10i using xda app-developers app
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try to flash standard/generic 2.1 firmware and unlock BL thru flashtool then.
optionally, you can do the bypass method via "qsd8250_semc.cmd" if flashtool failed.
Where can I get generic 2.1?
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Itamar2 said:
Where can I get generic 2.1?
Sent from my X10i using xda app-developers app
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found this on Androxyde's thread provided above.
X10i Generic 2.1update1 build 2.1.A.0.435
Thanks, and do i flash it with xrecovery? And after the unlock (with 2.1) how do i flash fxp CM7.2?
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helpful tips all about flashtool functions -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19684846&postcount=2
flashing guide CM7.2 -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17998666&postcount=12446
NOTE: after unlocking BL, you should upgrade to 2.3 firmware to be able to flash CM7.2
BordenG said:
helpful tips all about flashtool functions -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19684846&postcount=2
flashing guide CM7.2 -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17998666&postcount=12446
NOTE: after unlocking BL, you should upgrade to 2.3 firmware to be able to flash CM7.2
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How to flash the 2.1 firmware ? ( the links have no info abote that... )
How to upgrade and keep the unlock ?
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Itamar2 said:
How to flash the 2.1 firmware ? ( the links have no info abote that... )
How to upgrade and keep the unlock ?
Sent from my X10i using xda app-developers app
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you'll use flashtool for flashing .ftf firmwares.
use recovery for flashing .zip file. ie roms, add-ons etc.
CM7.2 should be flashed with CWM recovery, which you could also install via flashtool.
just refer in the thread provided above. you'll get used to it..
unlocked BL should never get locked unless you do so.
ganbatte!!!
Ok, but how do I flash with flashtool - is it like flashing kernel?
And to update I do so with SE PC-companion?
Sent from my X10i using xda app-developers app
yes. same process as what you did in your first post.
and make sure you already had generic 2.1 and 2.3 downloaded and copied into C:\Flashtool\firmwares folder. you should see identical files below when you open flashtool, clicked on thunder icon (utmost left button) and chosen flashmode.
then connect your phone in flashmode when prompted (phone turned off, pressing back button while connecting USB cable).
RECAP:
- flash generic 2.1
- root, if not rooted (you can hover your mouse on every icon to identify each)
- unlock bootloader (clicking Plugins-> bootloader ->run)
- install recovery (cross icon), you can install both 0.3 and CWM5. if you want to.
- flash generic 2.3
- flash FXP kernel
on this part, I assumed you already had your CM7.2 rom (.zip) on your SD card.
- boot into CWM recovery (via flashtool or pressing volume down button when blue lights on during kernel boot)
- in CWM recovery mode, make a factory reset. format system in mounts and storage.
- mount data, cache, system, sd-ext (you should see "unmount data" and so on...)
- install .zip on sd-card, and choose the rom in .zip file.... wait for installation.
- reboot, if everything goes right...congrats! you already had a custom rom installed... :good:

Solved [Q] U20 (10W42) root ok, CWM ok, kernel nok, ...

Hi!
I have a Xperia X10 Mini Pro (U20) with Stock Firmware (after recovery with "UpdateService" from SE).
I have installed CWM successfully with "CWMInstaller - Windows - v5".
When I try to install "MiniCM7-2.2.1-mimmi" (or 2.2.2) it says that I need a nAA-Kernel but successfully installs CM7.
When I do a reboot CWM says that "recovery is bad and has to be renewed". After that all I get is the white "Sony Ericsson" lettering (again with the option to start CWM when pressing the back button several times).
So I tried to follow this "Bootloader and kernel guide" and unlock my bootloader first using Flashtool. But when the phone restarts it "hangs" on the white "Sony Ericsson" lettering. When I try again, Flashtool tells me that it is not possible to unlock this bootloader.
My phone is produced 10W42 - could it really be that the ancient stock firmware is the only one which works?
All I want is a more modern and fast (lightweight) android version to use my old phone furthermore.
Thanks in advance for your advice and help!
greetz
davie
davie2000 said:
Hi!
I have a Xperia X10 Mini Pro (U20) with Stock Firmware (after recovery with "UpdateService" from SE).
I have installed CWM successfully with "CWMInstaller - Windows - v5".
When I try to install "MiniCM7-2.2.1-mimmi" (or 2.2.2) it says that I need a nAA-Kernel but successfully installs CM7.
When I do a reboot CWM says that "recovery is bad and has to be renewed". After that all I get is the white "Sony Ericsson" lettering (again with the option to start CWM when pressing the back button several times).
So I tried to follow this "Bootloader and kernel guide" and unlock my bootloader first using Flashtool. But when the phone restarts it "hangs" on the white "Sony Ericsson" lettering. When I try again, Flashtool tells me that it is not possible to unlock this bootloader.
My phone is produced 10W42 - could it really be that the ancient stock firmware is the only one which works?
All I want is a more modern and fast (lightweight) android version to use my old phone furthermore.
Thanks in advance for your advice and help!
greetz
davie
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When you install CWM it is installed in the system part of the ROM. When you installed MiniCM7 it got wiped out, because MiniCM7 is for the nAa-kernel, and in that kernel CWM is built in. Which means it doesn't need to be in the MiniCM7 ROM. That's why you lost it.
And ofcourse it 'hangs' on the white SE lettering, because the ROM you installed does not work with the Sony Ericsson kernel.
You say you unlocked the bootloader, so why don't you flash the nAa-kernel?
Prepare flashtool to flash it, then attach the usb-cable and press home- and back-buttons together to force a restart. If the bootloader unlock was successful the flash will get through and after that, you'll have CWM back and you will continue to boot into the ROM too.
And be very careful not to flash the x10blrelock.ftf by accident, it will definitely break your phone. Best is to remove that from the flashtool/firmwares folder before you proceed.
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You say you unlocked the bootloader, so why don't you flash the nAa-kernel?
Prepare flashtool to flash it, then attach the usb-cable and press home- and back-buttons together to force a restart. If the bootloader unlock was successful the flash will get through and after that, you'll have CWM back and you will continue to boot into the ROM too.
And be very careful not to flash the x10blrelock.ftf by accident, it will definitely break your phone. Best is to remove that from the flashtool/firmwares folder before you proceed.
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Thanks for your answer, SmG67.
The problem is, that I have _tried_ to unlock the bootloader, but it did not finish. The "s1tool" still shows a capital R in the version ("RUNNING S1_EROM VER 'R8A029'") which means "not unlocked".
I also tried to install the kernel "U20_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.ftf" but this does not work as the bootloader is locked.
So can you give me a tip, how I could move on?
davie2000 said:
Thanks for your answer, SmG67.
The problem is, that I have _tried_ to unlock the bootloader, but it did not finish. The "s1tool" still shows a capital R in the version ("RUNNING S1_EROM VER 'R8A029'") which means "not unlocked".
I also tried to install the kernel "U20_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.ftf" but this does not work as the bootloader is locked.
So can you give me a tip, how I could move on?
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You should not have proceeded to install the ROM in the first place if you didnt unlock it. Open SONY Update Service in PC, click repair and follow what they say. When you connect your phone to PC for repair, follow what SmG67 told you
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pongnamu said:
You should not have proceeded to install the ROM in the first place if you didnt unlock it. Open SONY Update Service in PC, click repair and follow what they say. When you connect your phone to PC for repair, follow what SmG67 told you
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Thanks for your reply, pongnamu!
I am unsettled now, so I want to make sure to do the right things:
I have "repaired" the phone using UpdateService and made the first setup - phone is now running and USB debugging is switched on.
Then I started flashtool and clicked on the flash-button (U20_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.ftf); followed the instructions but it quits working after phone restart with the following output:
Code:
13/006/2013 12:06:28 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
13/006/2013 12:06:28 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.12.1 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
13/006/2013 12:06:32 - INFO - Device disconnected
13/007/2013 12:07:27 - INFO - Selected U20 / nAa-06 / 2.6.32.61-nAa-06
13/007/2013 12:07:27 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
13/007/2013 12:07:27 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
13/008/2013 12:08:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/008/2013 12:08:09 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
13/008/2013 12:08:09 - INFO - Reading device information
13/008/2013 12:08:09 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
13/008/2013 12:08:09 - INFO - Current device : U20i - CB511P8HKN - 1238-7168_R5B - 1235-3411_2.1.1.C.0.0 - WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.C.0.0
13/008/2013 12:08:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
13/008/2013 12:08:09 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
13/008/2013 12:08:09 - INFO - Checking header
13/008/2013 12:08:09 - INFO - Ending flash session
[COLOR="Red"]13/008/2013 12:08:09 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"[/COLOR]
13/008/2013 12:08:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
[COLOR="Red"]13/008/2013 12:08:10 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted[/COLOR]
13/008/2013 12:08:11 - INFO - Device disconnected
13/008/2013 12:08:12 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/008/2013 12:08:27 - INFO - Device disconnected
13/008/2013 12:08:35 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
13/008/2013 12:08:35 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
The phone is connected and shows an orange LED and the loading screen; nothing else happens.
Regarding to S1info the bootloader is still locked:
Code:
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "[COLOR="Red"]R[/COLOR]8A029"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "0020/00BC"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A045"
MODEL (from GDFS): U20i
SOFTWARE VERSION: 1235-3411_2.1.1.C.0.0
CUSTOM VERSION: 1238-7168_R5B
FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.C.0.0
SERIAL NO: xxxxxxxxxx
[COLOR="YellowGreen"]SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE[/COLOR]
Elapsed:12 secs.
Can you help me out again?
davie2000 said:
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Can you help me out again?
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Root the phone again with flashtool and then unlock the bootloader using flashtool. After that, you should be able to flash the kernel.
SmG67 said:
Root the phone again with flashtool and then unlock the bootloader using flashtool. After that, you should be able to flash the kernel.
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Thanks to your reply, I was able to root the device with flashtool. Afterwards I successfully started Superuser and switched off the phone again.
While unlocking the bootloader (button BLU) with flashtool afterwards it gave me the following output:
Code:
13/037/2013 16:37:33 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
13/037/2013 16:37:33 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.12.1 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
13/037/2013 16:37:38 - INFO - Device disconnected
13/038/2013 16:38:54 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
13/038/2013 16:38:54 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
13/038/2013 16:38:54 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
13/038/2013 16:38:55 - INFO - Connected device : SonyEricson X10 Mini Pro
13/038/2013 16:38:55 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
13/038/2013 16:38:55 - INFO - Android version : 2.1-update1 / kernel version : 2.6.29 / Build number : 2.1.1.C.0.0
13/039/2013 16:39:02 - INFO - Decrypting E:\Program Files (x86)\[HARDWARE]\[HANDY]\Flashtool\custom\root\PsNeuter\psneuter.tar.uue.enc to E:\Program Files (x86)\[HARDWARE]\[HANDY]\Flashtool\custom\root\PsNeuter\psneuter.tar.uue
13/039/2013 16:39:10 - INFO - Pushing E:\Program Files (x86)\[HARDWARE]\[HANDY]\Flashtool\custom\root\PsNeuter\psneuter.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
13/039/2013 16:39:10 - INFO - Pushing E:\Program Files (x86)\[HARDWARE]\[HANDY]\Flashtool\.\devices\busybox\1.20.2\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
13/039/2013 16:39:10 - INFO - Pushing E:\Program Files (x86)\[HARDWARE]\[HANDY]\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\su to /data/local/tmp/su
13/039/2013 16:39:11 - INFO - Pushing E:\Program Files (x86)\[HARDWARE]\[HANDY]\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
13/039/2013 16:39:11 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
13/039/2013 16:39:12 - INFO - Running rootit
13/039/2013 16:39:13 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced
13/039/2013 16:39:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
13/039/2013 16:39:14 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
13/039/2013 16:39:15 - INFO - Running part2 of Root Exploit
13/039/2013 16:39:15 - INFO - Running rootit2
13/039/2013 16:39:17 - INFO - Finished!.
13/039/2013 16:39:17 - INFO - Root should be available after reboot!
13/039/2013 16:39:17 - INFO - Device disconnected
13/040/2013 16:40:53 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
13/041/2013 16:41:58 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/041/2013 16:41:58 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
13/041/2013 16:41:58 - INFO - Reading device information
13/041/2013 16:41:58 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
13/041/2013 16:41:58 - INFO - Current device : U20i - CB511P8HKN - 1238-7168_R5B - 1235-3411_2.1.1.C.0.0 - WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.C.0.0
13/041/2013 16:41:58 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
13/041/2013 16:41:58 - INFO - Checking header
13/041/2013 16:41:58 - INFO - Flashing data
13/042/2013 16:42:00 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_8e35 - Version : R4A045 / Boot version : R8A029 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
13/042/2013 16:42:00 - INFO - Start Reading unit 00000851
13/042/2013 16:42:00 - INFO - Reading TA finished.
13/042/2013 16:42:00 - INFO - Ending flash session
13/042/2013 16:42:00 - INFO - Waiting for device to reboot
13/042/2013 16:42:00 - INFO - Waiting for device
13/042/2013 16:42:00 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/042/2013 16:42:01 - INFO - Device disconnected
13/042/2013 16:42:03 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/042/2013 16:42:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
13/042/2013 16:42:31 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
13/042/2013 16:42:31 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
There are no errors this time, but again nothing more happens: phone is loading and showing orange LED.
I am surprised of the log line saying that "Bootloader status is UNROOTABLE"?
btw: S1info still gives me a uppercase "R" for "not unlocked".
Can I proceed flashing the U20_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.ftf?
davie2000 said:
There are no errors this time, but again nothing more happens: phone is loading and showing orange LED.
I am surprised of the log line saying that "Bootloader status is UNROOTABLE"?
btw: S1info still gives me a uppercase "R" for "not unlocked".
Can I proceed flashing the U20_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.ftf?
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That will fail since your bootloader is still locked. Not sure why flashtool failed to unlock it, but maybe you can try the manual method, as linked to in the opening post of the kernel.
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That will fail since your bootloader is still locked. Not sure why flashtool failed to unlock it, but maybe you can try the manual method, as linked to in the opening post of the kernel.
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You mean to unlock bootloader with "msm7227_semc.cmd" as stated in the "Bootloader and kernel guide" (from above)?
Because this always leads to:
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process requires standard 2.x android firmware.
Drücken Sie eine beliebige Taste . . .
Getting ROOT rights.
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
and the phones LED flashing red sometimes
Thats not the first device I am using custom firmware with, but this phone resists all my attempts.
Finally I managed to run CM7 on my phone following this german instruction.
My mistake was that during the flash process the phone has to be switched on normally and not to be connected in flashmode (pressing back button while plugging USB in).
Thanks for your suggestions and hints!

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