I only tested this method with the original ST25i Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10, it should however work with all ICS/JB roms due to its roots...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
1. Switch USB-Debugging on:
2. Install Flashtool on your pc (you can download installer from here: http://androxyde.github.com/)
3. Install drivers for flashtool:
3. Connect your device to the PC
4. Start flashtool, press the root button, select superuser and press OK:
5. When prompted click the restore button on your phone, be sure you select the 'RootME' recovery!
6. Let the device reboot 3 times
7. The log in flashtool should look like this:
8. And of course the proof:
paul1508 said:
5. When prompted click the restore button on your phone:
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Be sure you select the 'RootME' recovery.
Because, if you already back-upped your phone, the 'RootMe' recovery isn't the default selection anymore.
GJ, I leaved the facebook Xu group... so many noob questions.....I hope this note will help them
Join again here is the link facebook.com/groups/st25i
Sent from my ST25a using xda app-developers app
I do actually think so, though you can unroot it and I think in case of you want to demand guarantee for some reasons like it just does not start anymore or something they do/can not check if the device is rooted...
Will this work on GB ? And if not then how to root GB ? O
smileydr0id said:
Will this work on GB ? And if not then how to root GB ? eek:
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The method flashtool uses when connected to a ICS Xperia U works. I don't know which method flashtool would choose if you try it on a GB Xperia U, so I don't know if the chosen method can work.
Since official ICS is out I would not bother rooting GB but upgrade to ICS and root afterwards.
paul1508 said:
The method flashtool uses when connected to a ICS Xperia U works. I don't know which method flashtool would choose if you try it on a GB Xperia U, so I don't know if the chosen method can work.
Since official ICS is out I would not bother rooting GB but upgrade to ICS and root afterwards.
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My wifi is not working with ICS so im "forced" to be on GB untill or if we get JB
Funny, I never thought ICS could be the reason for such problems... Do you think ICS is the problem or the Sony ICS variant? Maybe a custom-ICS would help your Problem?
smileydr0id said:
My wifi is not working with ICS so im "forced" to be on GB untill or if we get JB
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Did you flash the correct firmware?
If you flash st25a on an st25i, or the other way around you have to tick the "exclude baseband" option in flashtool or you may get errors.
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i will loose the waranty right?
paul1508 said:
Funny, I never thought ICS could be the reason for such problems... Do you think ICS is the problem or the Sony ICS variant? Maybe a custom-ICS would help your Problem?
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Well for that i need a recovery and for recovery i need a root also unlocked bootloader and i dont know how to do that too O
corsav6 said:
Did you flash the correct firmware?
If you flash st25a on an st25i, or the other way around you have to tick the "exclude baseband" option in flashtool or you may get errors.
Sent from my ST25a using xda app-developers app
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No i flashed st25i firmware on st25i phone
giober98 said:
i will loose the waranty right?
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Yes !
Help!!
Major problem is that when i flashed my phone about few weeks ago i had no problems and as soon as i try to root it (yesterday) i have the problem of on the first boot all the images are so dark so you cannot read or use it and the debugging is off and the xperia home kept crashing so i re flashed it with the st25i thinking that it could be that i am using an st25a rom but still it has a black screen and i have tried everything and the only solution is to re flash it. BTW i have tried the root now 4 times and still the screen is black with the words so dark it is hard to read. the music icons have been cut in half and the bottom part of the image stuck to the top.
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Yes !
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no!
only if your defect is software related you will lose wareanty, and you can always flash back to clean stock rom without root
hey! I followed all the steps right till the super user thing. Then the software says this.
18/015/2012 19:15:56 - INFO - Connected device : ST25
18/015/2012 19:15:56 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
18/015/2012 19:15:56 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.7 / kernel version : 2.6.35.7+ / Build number : 6.0.B.1.564
18/016/2012 19:16:02 - INFO - Decrypting C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue.enc to C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue
18/016/2012 19:16:07 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
18/016/2012 19:16:08 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\ST25\busybox\1.19.0\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
18/016/2012 19:16:08 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\su to /data/local/tmp/su
18/016/2012 19:16:08 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
18/016/2012 19:16:09 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
18/016/2012 19:16:28 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced
18/017/2012 19:17:29 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
18/017/2012 19:17:29 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work
18/017/2012 19:17:29 - INFO - Cleaning files
Please help me out!
bobthecooldad said:
Help!!
Major problem is that when i flashed my phone about few weeks ago i had no problems and as soon as i try to root it (yesterday) i have the problem of on the first boot all the images are so dark so you cannot read or use it and the debugging is off and the xperia home kept crashing so i re flashed it with the st25i thinking that it could be that i am using an st25a rom but still it has a black screen and i have tried everything and the only solution is to re flash it. BTW i have tried the root now 4 times and still the screen is black with the words so dark it is hard to read. the music icons have been cut in half and the bottom part of the image stuck to the top.
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I had the same problem when I tried the original version of this "hack". But when using the flashtool variant it boots more often and the screen gets normal again. I think this problem occurs between the first and second boot and somewhat in the second boots fixes it.
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hey! I followed all the steps right till the super user thing. Then the software says this.
18/015/2012 19:15:56 - INFO - Connected device : ST25
18/015/2012 19:15:56 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
18/015/2012 19:15:56 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.7 / kernel version : 2.6.35.7+ / Build number : 6.0.B.1.564
18/016/2012 19:16:02 - INFO - Decrypting C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue.enc to C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue
18/016/2012 19:16:07 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
18/016/2012 19:16:08 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\ST25\busybox\1.19.0\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
18/016/2012 19:16:08 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\su to /data/local/tmp/su
18/016/2012 19:16:08 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
18/016/2012 19:16:09 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
18/016/2012 19:16:28 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced
18/017/2012 19:17:29 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
18/017/2012 19:17:29 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work
18/017/2012 19:17:29 - INFO - Cleaning files
Please help me out!
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Seems like you waited 60 seconds and the software force stopped it like you can see here: "Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced", you have to look out for the recovery prompt on the phone! Sometimes however it does not prompt the recovery app and you have to try again, happened to me once...
paul1508 said:
I had the same problem when I tried the original version of this "hack". But when using the flashtool variant it boots more often and the screen gets normal again. I think this problem occurs between the first and second boot and somewhat in the second boots fixes it.
Seems like you waited 60 seconds and the software force stopped it like you can see here: "Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced", you have to look out for the recovery prompt on the phone! Sometimes however it does not prompt the recovery app and you have to try again, happened to me once...
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Hi guys,
I had the same experience with 1st rooting - only grey main screen and nothing works. I reflashed ICS once more and tried to root it once more and everything was ok. It wants appr. 3 reboots after rooting
noob alert..!!(though im really not a noob, but just a dumb question coz of something that the phone asked me..)
the second screenshot on the 5th step "in english" reads: "the existing data in your phone memory will be replaced by the contents of your backup record"
does this mean my phone(or atleast the phone memory) will be wiped clean after this action??
samgotit said:
noob alert..!!(though im really not a noob, but just a dumb question coz of something that the phone asked me..)
the second screenshot on the 5th step "in english" reads: "the existing data in your phone memory will be replaced by the contents of your backup record"
does this mean my phone(or atleast the phone memory) will be wiped clean after this action??
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I have to admit, my ICS was kind of fresh when I rooted it... but I guess since you are not restoring some real backup but the RootMe you should not lose any data.. But save precious data just in case!
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The problem is that I try to enter flashmode of my SE Live with walkman WT19i but I can't
I turn off the phone, press back button & hold it then plug in.
But just the red + green light on & I can't flash using flashtool.
I searched many threads and do as they told but I still can't enter flashmode.
Is there anything that I'm missing or my phone has any problems?
I'm sorry for my bad English.
Can you guys help me out? Thank you so much for that
Darkify0912 said:
The problem is that I try to enter flashmode of my SE Live with walkman WT19i but I can't
I turn off the phone, press back button & hold it then plug in.
But just the red + green light on & I can't flash using flashtool.
I searched many threads and do as they told but I still can't enter flashmode.
Is there anything that I'm missing or my phone has any problems?
I'm sorry for my bad English.
Can you guys help me out? Thank you so much for that
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you dont have to press back button..you have to press and hold volume down button.
I have one more question that How can i enter recovery mode with my phone?
I'm trying to root the phone but I don't know clearly all the thing I have to do although I read the guide!!!
rooting through flashtool or doomlord's kit?
I tried to root by flashtool but it said waiting for devices even I plugged it in
did you plug it in holding volume down key?
02/059/2012 13:59:54 - INFO - Connected device : WT19
02/059/2012 13:59:54 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
02/059/2012 13:59:54 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
02/000/2012 14:00:14 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\WT19\busybox\1.19.0\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
02/000/2012 14:00:15 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\custom\root\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
02/000/2012 14:00:16 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
02/000/2012 14:00:36 - INFO - Waiting for device
02/000/2012 14:00:47 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/001/2012 14:01:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/001/2012 14:01:47 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/002/2012 14:02:03 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
02/002/2012 14:02:03 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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I get these message when I plug it in holding volume key down.
And it's still there. No more action
02/011/2012 14:11:43 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
02/011/2012 14:11:45 - INFO - Running part2 of Root Exploit
02/011/2012 14:11:45 - INFO - Running rootit2
02/011/2012 14:11:45 - ERROR - Cleaning rootit files
Mounting /system R/W
FTError
02/011/2012 14:11:45 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\WT19\busybox\1.19.0\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
02/011/2012 14:11:45 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\custom\root\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
02/011/2012 14:11:46 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
02/012/2012 14:12:05 - INFO - Waiting for device
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I get these messages when I turn it on.
Darkify0912 said:
I get these messages when I turn it on.
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on which version you are? .62 or .42 if you are on .62 then you can not root your mobile using flastool or somthing else method..
I'm on .62 but I follow this Instruction
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455216
You can check it out!!!!
Maybe I did it wrong
Darkify0912 said:
I'm on .62 but I follow this Instruction
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455216
You can check it out!!!!
Maybe I did it wrong
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ok i havent tried that method but i root on .62 using custom karnel like rage karnel..root using custom karnel is simple..
Could you show me how to do that?
This is my first time so there are many problems to deal with, ya know!!!
Darkify0912 said:
Could you show me how to do that?
This is my first time so there are many problems to deal with, ya know!!!
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go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
It needs unlocked bootloader but Can I unlock bootloader without having my phone rooted?
yes. via SE official website. you will lose warranty by that
yes the easy way to root on .62 fw is using kernel.. i downgrade back to .58 because i dont want unlock my bootloader
metalrawk said:
yes. via SE official website. you will lose warranty by that
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As I see that we can lock bootloader again right? Can SE know about that?
StereO_ said:
yes the easy way to root on .62 fw is using kernel.. i downgrade back to .58 because i dont want unlock my bootloader
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Could you show me the way? I don't know where to begin!!!
Darkify0912 said:
As I see that we can lock bootloader again right? Can SE know about that?
Could you show me the way? I don't know where to begin!!!
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dont know. maybe no.
you can flash older FW by wotanserver.com
Darkify0912 said:
Could you show me the way? I don't know where to begin!!!
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u can use flashtool to flash back to .58 fw.
there are many tutorial in the forum, just search and learn it !
StereO_ said:
u can use flashtool to flash back to .58 fw.
there are many tutorial in the forum, just search and learn it !
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I rooted my phone by downgrade it to .58!!!
Then can I upgrade it to .62?
Hi,
I have this behavior in my u20i phone that the phone will not boot. When i connect it to my PC, the PC detects the phone momentarily for around 5 seconds and then it disconnects and this will continue until i disconnect it. Does this mean my phone is bricked? Is this what a bootloop is? I read many threads on this forum, and for whoever was facing the problem of bootloop, he was atleast getting SE logo.
Now coming to my problem, i used s1tool to get the present details of my phone and it shows the following:
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A029"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "0020/00BC"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A045"
MODEL (from GDFS): U20i
SOFTWARE VERSION: 1235-3411_2.1.1.A.0.6
CUSTOM VERSION: 1238-7170_R4B
.
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SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
The loader version tells me that the bootloader is not unlocked. Tried using SEUS update service to fix my phone back, but after completion, i still am stuck with this boot-looping. Any other suggestions? Any more information required to debug my problem? I had installed a custom rom which was working well (MiniCM7Pro_V21) until i restarted my phone which is when i got this problem. (had got a problem like this before but using SEUS had worked that time)
I can enter the flashmode of the phone atleast but thats it (this gives me some glimmer of hope )
My last resort will be to give my phone to the SE service guys but i wanna know what the problem is before i give it to them.
try again using SEUS????
Yashu1019 said:
try again using SEUS????
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Already tried both SEUS and also using PCCompanion repair option, none of them are working for me...
Looks like a dying post faiyyaz helping out, but has come to a point where hez stuck, but anyway thanks a lot faiyyaz...Man, i just dont wanna give up and give it so SE guys, want to fix it my way...Anyway, any more suggestions will be helpful...
Attaching the messages exchanged:
faiyyaz said:
R[O]K.O. said:
faiyyaz said:
R[O]K.O. said:
Hi, Its regarding a question i posted on xda developers, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518652
Any help would be very much appreciated...
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bro.. u aren't getting the Sony Ericsson logo when turn on?? n just to clear your confusion your bootloader is locked o no worries of that.. n 2ndly did u try the latest SEUS..? if not give it a try.. if not working PM again .
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Used SEUS 2.12.3.5, got a successful message at the end, disconnected the phone and started the phone back again, but problem still exists...Any other ideas i can try out?
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well that's weird.. i think the only way u can get it working is as you can get into flashmode, you can unlock bootloader then flash the nAa kernel as its got inbuilt CWM recovery,so u can get into recovery mode.. then u can flash a custom ROM.. a perfect ROM would be MiniCm7 by nAa itself n then if u want to get back to stock.. u may flash stock kernel.. then relock bootloader n then use SEUS to get back to Stock ROM.. its a long proceduce but i think it shall work.. if any query fell free to ask.hope that helps you
note: Make sure your following proper instructions while unlocking bootloader , use my tool if u want SE Tweaker Tool n follow correct instruction n read its main thread before u use it..
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faiyyaz said:
R[O]K.O. said:
Oh and 1 more thing, how can i enable USB debugging when i cannot switch on the phone, by any external means possible?
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Well sorry mate.. But I thought ur usb debugging might be on.. so I guess the unlock bootloader thing wont work for u.. Maybe u should try givin it to the service center if its under gaurante.. Else il see if there is any other way u can through..
Sent from my U20i using xda premium
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Hmm. Tricky. Have you tried using Flashtool to put a stock firmware back on?
Sent from my U20i using XDA App
Ticklefish said:
Hmm. Tricky. Have you tried using Flashtool to put a stock firmware back on?
Sent from my U20i using XDA App
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Just tried it a few mins back, heres what i had on the flashtool disp:
03/030/2012 02:30:56 - INFO - Selected U20i_2.1.1.A.0.6_Baseband_015.ftf
03/030/2012 02:30:56 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
03/030/2012 02:30:56 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
03/031/2012 02:31:03 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/031/2012 02:31:03 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
03/031/2012 02:31:03 - INFO - Reading device information
03/031/2012 02:31:03 - INFO - Phone reading for flashing.
03/031/2012 02:31:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
03/031/2012 02:31:03 - INFO - Flashing loader
03/031/2012 02:31:05 - INFO - Loader version : R4A045 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
03/031/2012 02:31:05 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
03/031/2012 02:31:05 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
03/031/2012 02:31:06 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
03/031/2012 02:31:06 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
03/031/2012 02:31:10 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
03/031/2012 02:31:21 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
03/031/2012 02:31:22 - INFO - Flashing finished.
03/031/2012 02:31:22 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
03/031/2012 02:31:22 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
03/031/2012 02:31:22 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/031/2012 02:31:23 - INFO - Device disconnected
03/031/2012 02:31:25 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/031/2012 02:31:49 - INFO - Device disconnected
03/031/2012 02:31:55 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
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Tried starting the phone but am having the same problem still...
Have given the phone today to the SE guys, will let you guys knw if it gets fixed or not (they tried updating, said they used some factory sent updater which didn't work after which they said its a hardware issue, which somehow i doubt)...
Got my phone back today and its in good working condition. They said they replaced the flexicable of my minipro which was faulty. Anyway am happy that its working now and am ready to flash a rom into it again Thanks for all your help and suggestions...
In the beginning i must say that i did search around but no solution finded..
So that happened: after i finished call, on my screen appeared that "Androin stopped work" (or something like that) Then i set my phone to REBOOT and phoned turned off but not on. Well i tried it manually but after pushing upper on/off button just short vibrate and nothing, phone remains black. Not even booted to CWM.
Well in similar cases usually i try to reflash kernel or rom via Flashtool or use repair phone option in Sony Update Service and go back to 2.3.
None of that this time worked for me...
Flashtool showed that error:
30/002/2012 11:02:30 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
30/002/2012 11:02:30 - INFO - Reading device information
30/002/2012 11:02:30 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
30/002/2012 11:02:30 - INFO - Start Flashing
30/002/2012 11:02:30 - INFO - Processing loader
30/002/2012 11:02:30 - INFO - Checking header
30/002/2012 11:02:30 - INFO - Ending flash session
30/002/2012 11:02:30 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
30/002/2012 11:02:30 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
30/002/2012 11:02:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
30/002/2012 11:02:32 - INFO - Device disconnected
And Sony Update Service says that there is no newest software available for my device..
Im on unlocked BL, Ferakernel 5.1 1Ghz and my device is X10i
Thank You for your suggestions
Remanon said:
And Sony Update Service says that there is no newest software available for my device..
Thank You for your suggestions
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First, I don't know if we use the same Update Service. Because, in my SEUS also says that there is no newest software available, to be precise: "Your phone already have latest software". But, also says: "If you are experiencing problems with your product we recommend that you re-install the software". And "INSTALL" button shows up in the right-down corner. Click and reinstall Stock Rom. And you are not the only person who complain about this issue with SEUS. Look in pictures, and tell me if it's a same version of SEUS, and does this windows appears in your SEUS.
Here are some screenshot to aprove this claim:
And what version of Flashtool you are using??
Dzufa said:
And what version of Flashtool you are using??
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Flashtool - i use latest one v0.9.9.0 but also i tryied older one v0.8.6.0
Se attached screenshot
Ok. But did you select X10i, when you prompted by SEUS. Look my screenshot 2. Because, on your screenshot, picture of phone (right-upper corner) is unknown.
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Dzufa said:
Ok. But did you select X10i, when you prompted by SEUS. Look my screenshot 2. Because, on your screenshot, picture of phone (right-upper corner) is unknown.
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
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Yes, i did select X10 and that is strange coz it didn´t recognize it automatically.
Hi mate, in flash tools did check "no final verifications" its on bottom right before you flash? Because I've just flash firmwares and same thing happen to me. It's fixed by re flashing and check the "no final verication"
teddymild said:
Hi mate, in flash tools did check "no final verifications" its on bottom right before you flash? Because I've just flash firmwares and same thing happen to me. It's fixed by re flashing and check the "no final verication"
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I i tried like you said. But still the same error..
Hello, I've bought a device which is really hard to repair & I'm running out of options!!! The X10 looks brand new but doesn't boot at all!
Until now I've tried Seus/PcCompanion & latest Flashtool.
What happens when I try to power up the device, it vibrates ones but the screen is just black( think because there isn't any firmware/ Rom on it).
When trying to flash a Generic Rom or any Rom at all it gets into flash mode but aboards the procedure.
I also thought that it might be Sim locked & I have to unlock it to get it repaired?! (tried Omnius tool but that didn't work).
When trying to repair with PcCompanion, while trying to install the update/firmware it cancels by telling me there's been a failure, try again or abort.
The same happens with SEUS!
I've tried both tools at least a dozen times without any success!
I never had problems with my other X10.
I'm starting to think it's hardware related & I'll have to take it to a pro.
If anyone has an idea, I t would really appreciate it, thanks!!!!!
JeySee said:
Hello, I've bought a device which is really hard to repair & I'm running out of options!!! The X10 looks brand new but doesn't boot at all!
Until now I've tried Seus/PcCompanion & latest Flashtool.
What happens when I try to power up the device, it vibrates ones but the screen is just black( think because there isn't any firmware/ Rom on it).
When trying to flash a Generic Rom or any Rom at all it gets into flash mode but aboards the procedure.
I also thought that it might be Sim locked & I have to unlock it to get it repaired?! (tried Omnius tool but that didn't work).
When trying to repair with PcCompanion, while trying to install the update/firmware it cancels by telling me there's been a failure, try again or abort.
The same happens with SEUS!
I've tried both tools at least a dozen times without any success!
I never had problems with my other X10.
I'm starting to think it's hardware related & I'll have to take it to a pro.
If anyone has an idea, I t would really appreciate it, thanks!!!!!
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i dunno if this can help . but when the vibrate wait like 6-10sec then flip to the right like you wanna look to the volumes buttons if you saw any whiteness in the dark of the screen then the phone cable is working . if it still black the cable might be got broken or something or maybe there is wire that got unplugged from its place
btw i think you better take it to pro
#Sorry for bad english :l
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EzzyLupe said:
i dunno if this can help . but when the vibrate wait like 6-10sec then flip to the right like you wanna look to the volumes buttons if you saw any whiteness in the dark of the screen then the phone cable is working . if it still black the cable might be got broken or something or maybe there is wire that got unplugged from its place
btw i think you better take it to pro
#Sorry for bad english :l
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Thanks, I know what you mean with the whiteness but there isn't, it isn't booting at all & I have those two cables which both work, that can't be it. I think I'll let it get checked by a pro. Your English btw is really good, thanks for trying to help
I think either it's a loose cable inside the phone or maybe I have to flash a specific Firmware (maybe an older one, a down grade) but flashing has never worked.
JeySee said:
Thanks, I know what you mean with the whiteness but there isn't, it isn't booting at all & I have those two cables which both work, that can't be it. I think I'll let it get checked by a pro. Your English btw is really good, thanks for trying to help
I think either it's a loose cable inside the phone or maybe I have to flash a specific Firmware (maybe an older one, a down grade) but flashing has never worked.
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Really !! didn't know lol xD
btw i meant the cable inside the phone that can let the screen work without it the phone will be working and you only see a black screen while actually the phone is working . so try this
1.Power on phone
2.after phone vibrate . plugin the usb at the same time in pc open flashtool
3.Wait like 6-10 sec if something like this appeared '' Device connected with USB debugging off ''
this means the phone actually working. then this might the inside cable problem . if non of this happened dunno what else i can do for you . did you take to a pro yet ??
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EzzyLupe said:
Really !! didn't know lol xD
btw i meant the cable inside the phone that can let the screen work without it the phone will be working and you only see a black screen while actually the phone is working . so try this
1.Power on phone
2.after phone vibrate . plugin the usb at the same time in pc open flashtool
3.Wait like 6-10 sec if something like this appeared '' Device connected with USB debugging off ''
this means the phone actually working. then this might the inside cable problem . if non of this happened dunno what else i can do for you . did you take to a pro yet ??
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I've given it to a pro & hope they'll get it fixed!! If not I'll try to check what Bares asked me to do & provide further details.
Anyway, I'll let you know, thanks
JeySee said:
I've given it to a pro & hope they'll get it fixed!! If not I'll try to check what Bares asked me to do & provide further details.
Anyway, I'll let you know, thanks
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Ok cool
Well i'm studying electronics 2nd year . so still a noob at hardware things :l
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Try stock back everything with SEUS first....
I have same problem on another x10.. there is a solution to fix.. probably you brke bootloader..and if it's so..then you have to give it to pro's... to flash whole firmware with box cable..not usb..
But before that..try this.. firstly...take original charger..and connect it to phone..let the battery charge..you can understand it's charging cuz in 30min's or so it will get heater... then pull off battery and let phone to lie without it for 20 min..then without battery connect phone to charger..and wait..you'll get green led.. wait 20 min after that...then put battery back and flash firmware with flashtool..with no firmware check option... flash whole firmware..kernel...baseband..etc..cuz now yo have empty phone... hope this helps..peace.
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I have same problem on another x10.. there is a solution to fix.. probably you brke bootloader..and if it's so..then you have to give it to pro's... to flash whole firmware with box cable..not usb..
But before that..try this.. firstly...take original charger..and connect it to phone..let the battery charge..you can understand it's charging cuz in 30min's or so it will get heater... then pull off battery and let phone to lie without it for 20 min..then without battery connect phone to charger..and wait..you'll get green led.. wait 20 min after that...then put battery back and flash firmware with flashtool..with no firmware check option... flash whole firmware..kernel...baseband..etc..cuz now yo have empty phone... hope this helps..peace.
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Thank You so much!!!
I´ve given away the phone to a phone repair shop which i think are really good. But since they haven´t called me back I think it´s quite tricky for them too. They´ll charge me 20€ if they can fix it & if not I´ll give Your procedure a Go!!!
Thanks for helping Fera!!!
JeySee said:
Thank You so much!!!
I´ve given away the phone to a phone repair shop which i think are really good. But since they haven´t called me back I think it´s quite tricky for them too. They´ll charge me 20€ if they can fix it & if not I´ll give Your procedure a Go!!!
Thanks for helping Fera!!!
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Hi Fera!
My phone's still at the repair shop, this guy is convinced he can repair it by flashing the right patch?!? O think he means firmware, so I g gave him another hour to try.
You wrote that i should flash the firmware with no firmware check option?? How shall I do that? Best regards!!!!
Does S1Tool provide any insight into what the state of the phone is??
If it returns it's status, part of the output is the current file system.... or lack there of.
Dr Goodvibes said:
Does S1Tool provide any insight into what the state of the phone is??
If it returns it's status, part of the output is the current file system.... or lack there of.
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I just ran the S1 Tool & pressed identify & thats what the outcome is:
Running S1 from ver R8A013 (as i know R means Bootloader is locked)
Software AID: 0001
Loader AID: 0001
Flash ID: 002C/00B3
Loader Version: R4A024
Model: X10i
software version: 1227-4612 R2BA026
custom version: 1235-7836 R6A
Filesystem Version: 1227-4607_R2BA026
Ser No.....
Not recognized simlock certificate
maybe you should unlock phone by settool2?
I thought maybe it has something to do with the simlock certificate, so i tried Omnius Tool but the problem is, you need to check ''Unknown Sources'' which i can´t, cause the phone doesn´t boot at all!
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I'm not really sure, but perhaps you should take a look here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
and here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707
FYI
Regards
Bares said:
= CANCEL =
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What do you mean Bares???
Bares said:
EDIT :
I'm not really sure, but perhaps you should take a look here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
and here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707
FYI
Regards
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Another links :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353623
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385730
or
http://xperiadev.wordpress.com/guidelines-xperia/unlock-bootloader/
and...here :
http://androidflip.com/fix-dead-sony-ericsson-phones-fota-update-unlocked-bootloader/
FYI
Regards
Bares said:
Another links :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353623
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385730
or
http://xperiadev.wordpress.com/guidelines-xperia/unlock-bootloader/
and...here :
http://androidflip.com/fix-dead-sony-ericsson-phones-fota-update-unlocked-bootloader/
FYI
Regards
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Thanks Bares for Your suport!!! I´ve taken a look into all of these links & had hope again But as i read & eg. tried the flash tool provided in the first link (FOTA unbrick), ones again it didn´t work. The problem there was, i needed to have unknown sources checked which i can´t check, cause the devicedoesn´t & has never booted up before.
And for all the other links, I haven´t got an unlocked bootloader, it´s definately locked, so they couldn´t help. Thanks anyway!!! I wrote Sony a mail, but i guess they´re not going to respond.
Perhaps I should try to unlock my bootloader, if it´s possible, i don´t know.
What worked until now was flashing this firmware (X10i_3.0.1.G.0.75_GERMANY with flashtool) but as Fera sugested me to do (exclude Kernel & check no final verification). This only works if the device is without battery for approx 30 min.
I think I also managed to flash Baseband & Kernel this way Ones.
But only when i checked no final verification! Still the device didn´t boot up.....
After a lot of trying & flashing & errors I´m done for today & will continue tomorrow
Good Night
I just gave the Kernel and Baseband another try (unchecked final verification) and that´s what happened:
23/022/2013 21:22:20 - INFO - Selected X10i_3.0.1.G.0.75_Kernel_And_Baseband.ftf
23/022/2013 21:22:20 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
23/022/2013 21:22:21 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
23/022/2013 21:22:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
23/022/2013 21:22:46 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
23/022/2013 21:22:46 - INFO - Reading device information
23/022/2013 21:22:46 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
23/022/2013 21:22:46 - INFO - Start Flashing
23/022/2013 21:22:46 - INFO - Processing loader
23/022/2013 21:22:46 - INFO - Checking header
23/022/2013 21:22:46 - INFO - Flashing data
23/022/2013 21:22:52 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_f851 - Version : R4A024 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
23/022/2013 21:22:52 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
23/022/2013 21:22:52 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
23/022/2013 21:22:52 - INFO - Checking header
23/022/2013 21:22:52 - INFO - Flashing data
23/022/2013 21:22:53 - INFO - Processing fota1.sin
23/022/2013 21:22:53 - INFO - Checking header
23/022/2013 21:22:53 - INFO - Flashing data
23/022/2013 21:22:54 - INFO - Processing fota0.sin
23/022/2013 21:22:54 - INFO - Checking header
23/022/2013 21:22:54 - INFO - Flashing data
23/022/2013 21:22:55 - INFO - Processing amss_fs.sin
23/022/2013 21:22:55 - INFO - Checking header
23/022/2013 21:22:55 - INFO - Flashing data
23/022/2013 21:22:55 - INFO - Processing dsp1.sin
23/022/2013 21:22:55 - INFO - Checking header
23/022/2013 21:22:55 - INFO - Flashing data
23/023/2013 21:23:00 - INFO - Processing amss.sin
23/023/2013 21:23:00 - INFO - Checking header
23/023/2013 21:23:00 - INFO - Flashing data
23/023/2013 21:23:08 - INFO - Processing cache.sin
23/023/2013 21:23:08 - INFO - Checking header
23/023/2013 21:23:08 - INFO - Flashing data
23/023/2013 21:23:08 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/023/2013 21:23:08 - INFO - Flashing finished.
23/023/2013 21:23:08 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
23/023/2013 21:23:08 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
23/023/2013 21:23:08 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
23/023/2013 21:23:23 - INFO - Device disconnected
In my opinion it looks ok but it still doesn´t boot
About above FOTA unbrick, i just wanna show you the similar problem on 2011 devices, it could be due to broken bootloader.
For us (2010 device), this could be happened due to improperly bootloader unlocking (see my post on Fera's discussion thread).
BUT, it still not 'dead' yet (i mean this just software related issue, not an hardware) , since S1Tool can to detected your .
BTW, have you tried to downgrade to 1.6 or 2.1 ?.
Link (thanks to the logic) :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28235376&postcount=2
Android 1.6
or
Android 2.1
Regards
Bares said:
About above FOTA unbrick, i just wanna show you the similar problem on 2011 devices, it could be due to broken bootloader.
For us (2010 device), this could be happened due to improperly bootloader unlocking (see my post on Fera's discussion thread).
BUT, it still not 'dead' yet (i mean this just software related issue, not an hardware) , since S1Tool can to detected your .
BTW, have you tried to downgrade to 1.6 or 2.1 ?.
Link (thanks to the logic) :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28235376&postcount=2
Android 1.6
or
Android 2.1
Regards
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I'll try to down grade my device after work! I already tried the 2.1 version, I'll give the 1.6 later.
One thing I recognized was, that when I plug in the charger, there's no led on & I think it's not charging!
Talk to you later, peace & thanks!!!
JeySee said:
I'll try to down grade my device after work! I already tried the 2.1 version, I'll give the 1.6 later.
One thing I recognized was, that when I plug in the charger, there's no led on & I think it's not charging!
Talk to you later, peace & thanks!!!
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Oh i see, hmm.. i dont think that gonna work, since there is bootloader/board related issue, but. ... yeah. ... goodluck.
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Hey everybody!
I need a little help: I wanted to install the Unlimited ROM on my BL locked Xperia Mini Pro... I download the file, put it on my SD card, insert the SD card and boot my phone into recovery.
I format System, Data, and Cache, and go to flash the zip. When I tried, it said there was no SD card inserted!
Because I am a complete idiot, I try to reboot and it obviously won't go into recovery...
I already tried to flash the stock ROM with Flashtools, but it failed.
Does anyone have a solution to my problem?
Thanks in advance,
MustangEmile
Flashtool should work well, tell us which error you get
Or you try the repair options of PC Companion or Sony Update Service
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mihahn said:
Flashtool should work well, tell us which error you get
Or you try the repair options of PC Companion or Sony Update Service
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Sorry for the late answer, been in school all day...
Here is the log of the flash:
03/007/2014 17:07:40 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
03/007/2014 17:07:40 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
03/007/2014 17:07:40 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
03/007/2014 17:07:45 - INFO - Device disconnected
03/007/2014 17:07:51 - INFO - Selected SK17i_4.1.B.0.587_Official French.ftf
03/007/2014 17:07:51 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
03/007/2014 17:07:59 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
03/008/2014 17:08:05 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/008/2014 17:08:05 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
03/008/2014 17:08:05 - INFO - Start Flashing
03/008/2014 17:08:05 - INFO - Processing loader
03/008/2014 17:08:05 - INFO - Checking header
03/008/2014 17:08:05 - INFO - Ending flash session
03/008/2014 17:08:05 - ERROR -
03/008/2014 17:08:05 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
03/008/2014 17:08:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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I will try PC Companion, but I doubt it'll work...
Thanks for answering,
MustangEmile
EDIT: PC Companion doesn't recognize the phone...
Whenever I soft-brick my xmp, flashing a new kernel and starting over does the trick, but considering flashtool is not working for you... that's a bit more complicated than I thought.
First off, have you checked your FTF's integrity? exact file size? checksum? have you successfully used it in the past?
Also, can you boot to fastboot mode? if so, unlock your bootloader via sony's dev site and flash a custom kernel, as most of them have CWM built in. It's possible to start over from there.
Maybe it shut down when the flashing is about to start
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Pixelado said:
Whenever I soft-brick my xmp, flashing a new kernel and starting over does the trick, but considering flashtool is not working for you... that's a bit more complicated than I thought.
First off, have you checked your FTF's integrity? exact file size? checksum? have you successfully used it in the past?
Also, can you boot to fastboot mode? if so, unlock your bootloader via sony's dev site and flash a custom kernel, as most of them have CWM built in. It's possible to start over from there.
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I've already used this ftf multiple times in the past... I can't unlock my BL: My Xperia Mini Pro was bought through Orange and they disable the possibility to unlock it...
KiyazumiJr said:
Maybe it shut down when the flashing is about to start
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I highly doubt it: it's still on at the end, but thanks for your hypothesis
How sad, hope you can get it back up and running.
MustangEmile said:
I've already used this ftf multiple times in the past... I can't unlock my BL: My Xperia Mini Pro was bought through Orange and they disable the possibility to unlock it...
I highly doubt it: it's still on at the end, but thanks for your hypothesis
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Try reinstalling the drivers and either connect the phone before selecting the ftf that you want to flash or select ir first and when the popup to connect the phone appears, connect it
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4