I wanna root my sony ericsson active (st17i) on version 4.0.4, 4.1.b.0.587, ICS, so I downgraded to GB, 4.0.2.a.0.42 . I used doomlord v4 at first but it gave me an error that the abd server was out of date...killing, so I went to flashtool and tried rooting with that but then for exploit part 1 it said 'waiting for device, after 60 sec force stop' or something, so after a min it gave me an error saying forced stop (or somting like that can't remeber exactly) I tried it several times but always an error, can someone help me? My bootloader is NOT unlocked btw. Thanks, sorry for bad english
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Please read the sticked guides and comment there...
Have you installed all the drivers?
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Yeah, all of them, I probably don't need half of then
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dcf007 said:
Yeah, all of them, I probably don't need half of then
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Have you installed PC Companion for other drivers? And an old er version of the toolkit?
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I installed pc companion yes, I tried it first with the older version of flashtool but it did not work so I downloaded the newest version but still same error
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doomlord kit often gets blocked by antivirus. make sure you have usb debuggin enabled for flashtool
Don't have an antivirus , and yes , usb debugging was enabled
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do not connect ur phone in mass storage mode connect it in mtp mode..!
mohit4493 said:
do not connect ur phone in mass storage mode connect it in mtp mode..!
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Nope, it should be connected in msc mate
@OP have you tried another (older) version of the toolkit?
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Hi,
have you read the tutorial for rooting in this forum?
mihahn made a very good tutorial, I've just rooted my xperia active (ST17i) 2 hrs ago and it worked really well! No errors in any logs!
I've got firmware 4.1.B.0.587, I followed tutorial for .587, it link a thread in sony mobile forum (I can't link it 'cause I'm a noob ).
I didn't downgraded to .42 , just flashed a 4.1.A.0.562 kernel and after rooting (with doomlord's rootkit) re-flashed the stok firmware 4.1.B.0.587.
The entire procedure took me about 15 minutes, but I've installed/checked adb drivers, flashtool, etc, days ago.
nge88
mihahn said:
@OP have you tried another (older) version of the toolkit?
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Yes I tried that as well, but with doomlord it sais abd server out of date, maybe I have to update the abd servers, but how do I do that?
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dcf007 said:
Yes I tried that as well, but with doomlord it sais abd server out of date, maybe I have to update the abd servers, but how do I do that?
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You could install the android-sdk, this should have the latest adb version...
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mihahn said:
You could install the android-sdk, this should have the latest adb version...
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Did that , didn't work, I hate my pc
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My Xperia X10i is not starting. it is stuck at SE logo. it was on low battery sometime earlier and got switched off..since then, its not starting, its stuck at SE logo......
PLease help me urgently...am very much worried...
avarora said:
My Xperia X10i is not starting. it is stuck at SE logo. it was on low battery sometime earlier and got switched off..since then, its not starting, its stuck at SE logo......
PLease help me urgently...am very much worried...
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Hey, don't worry... The worse that can happen is that you lose your information... I know it sucks, but I think the only way to get it back to work again is to restore the phone's software...
If you have PC Companion installed in your computer all you have to do is turn off the phone (or remove the battery) and then run the PC companion software and clic on update/repair software... then plug your phone by pressing the back button and release the button until the led light turns green... then just follow the on-screen process... it's not that hard!
Let me know if this works out for you!
what do you do before that? and flashmod run or not because there is a siple solution if it run . flash a generic version or use seus but you loose all in your phone
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scuse don't see your post dennymancilla
its not working fellas....my phone is stuck at the initial White Sony ericsson things....any other suggestions..!!!!
flashmod not working!?! xrecovery too? what do you do before that, flash a new rom? new kernel?install a theme?...
avarora said:
its not working fellas....my phone is stuck at the initial White Sony ericsson things....any other suggestions..!!!!
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Try flashing a gingerbread firmware using flashtool:
Enable usb debugging in settings
Download & install flashtool here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Download a generic 2.3 build here (& put it in the firmware folder): http://www.multiupload.com/JEXUAHAZTL
Open flashtool, click on the flash icon , choose flashmode, select firmware & flash
Do you unlocked your bootloader? Do you flashed a new ROM??
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LzVebz said:
Try flashing a gingerbread firmware using flashtool:
Enable usb debugging in settings
Download & install flashtool here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Download a generic 2.3 build here (& put it in the firmware folder): http://www.multiupload.com/JEXUAHAZTL
Open flashtool, click on the flash icon , choose flashmode, select firmware & flash
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Thanks LzVebz, I flashed the stock GB to my X10i using the Flashtool.
Now there is another issue, its not getting rooted. I tried using Doomlord's technique, but the phone isnt getting rooted. any idea why.
And also let me know any alternate ways to root...??
seidji-japan said:
Do you unlocked your bootloader? Do you flashed a new ROM??
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i flashed MiUI from Cobratos.. and it worked fine for me till 2 days...but yesterday when i restarted the phone, it wont boot.. Now i have installed stock GB, but its not allowing me to root the phone..any idea why..??
avarora said:
Thanks LzVebz, I flashed the stock GB to my X10i using the Flashtool.
Now there is another issue, its not getting rooted. I tried using Doomlord's technique, but the phone isnt getting rooted. any idea why.
And also let me know any alternate ways to root...??
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There is a root button in flashtool (zergrush exploit)
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I tried using that too but didn't work....any idea why..???
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Have you tried going to Advanced > Root > Force psneuter? thats what i have to use on my device for it to be rooted
Before you click the root button, you turn on Unknown sources and debugging?
EffectX said:
Have you tried going to Advanced > Root > Force psneuter? thats what i have to use on my device for it to be rooted
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Is it there in the flash tool.????
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avarora said:
Is it there in the flash tool.????
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Yes it on drop Down menu though rather than one of the buttons
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laneyofdeath said:
Yes it on drop Down menu though rather than one of the buttons
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I am using the 0.2.9.1 version of flash tool..i cannot see that option...what to do
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avarora said:
I am using the 0.2.9.1 version of flash tool..i cannot see that option...what to do
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That is old version of flashtool pal u need newer version (0.3 or above I think u need for zergrush root. Search flashtool and get newest version (sorry can't put link up for ya I on mobile). This will root phone in one click for u.
Edit: lzvebs has posted link above
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Guys, I want some help.
I just upgrade my Xperia U using Pc Companion and I got this Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54
I tried to Root via Flashtool, via Byn4ry root files and nothing worked.
Can anyone provide me a link where I can root my sweat Phone?
Thanks in advance
To root that firmware you need to first flash B.10 kernel then Root and then again .54 kernel
Flash only Kernel of 6.1.1.B.1.10
Root with Bin4ry V13 (New version doesn't work)
Once rooted, flash only kernel from the .54
Can i flash kernels with locked bootloader?
perkele90 said:
Can i flash kernels with locked bootloader?
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Yes u can
Only official kernels that are sony signed
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Yes u can
Only official kernels that are sony signed
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Thanks, then a nab question: Where to find em? B10 and B54
Thanks, then a nab question: Where to find em? B10 and B54
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028139
perkele90 said:
Thanks, then a nab question: Where to find em? B10 and B54
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did this method work for you??
plzzz replyyyy!
weirdovivek said:
did this method work for you??
plzzz replyyyy!
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Yes it worked every time I tried.....
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latest version of android
Hi i have recently rooted my phone using flash tool.
I was put back to android 2. I Manually installed the latest version of android but then when i rebooted my phone it was no longer rooted.
is there anyway i can root my phone but keep the latest version of android.
I am using xperia U st25i
risasuke said:
Guys, I want some help.
I just upgrade my Xperia U using Pc Companion and I got this Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54
I tried to Root via Flashtool, via Byn4ry root files and nothing worked.
Can anyone provide me a link where I can root my sweat Phone?
Thanks in advance
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You need to flash 6.1.1.B.10 in order to root ur phone
1) flash b1.10 kernel via flashtool (dont wipe anything, exclude everthng except kernel)
2) root via flashtool or bin4ry
3) flash 6.1.1.B.54 kernel back
tommieyates said:
Hi i have recently rooted my phone using flash tool.
I was put back to android 2. I Manually installed the latest version of android but then when i rebooted my phone it was no longer rooted.
is there anyway i can root my phone but keep the latest version of android.
I am using xperia U st25i
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Which Android version are you on now?
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I have 4.0.4 installed ics
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Also I have read posts about using the flash tool and they say check/uncheck certain things but mine are all grayed out? The column on the left displaying the flash file is fine but the content and the other 3 columns are all greyed out? Could I have a dodgy flashtool maybe?
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tommieyates said:
Hi i have recently rooted my phone using flash tool.
I was put back to android 2. I Manually installed the latest version of android but then when i rebooted my phone it was no longer rooted.
is there anyway i can root my phone but keep the latest version of android.
I am using xperia U st25i
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Whenever you manually flash a stock firmware either 2.3 or 4 u have to root it again. Don't flash the whole rom, just flash the b.10 kernel, root using bin4ry, and again flash just .54 kernel.
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Harshvijay Nirwan said:
Whenever you manually flash a stock firmware either 2.3 or 4 u have to root it again. Don't flash the whole rom, just flash the b.10 kernel, root using bin4ry, and again flash just .54 kernel.
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Unfortunately bin4ry doesn't work for me... it goes through the whole process but at the end it says something like ..
copying files error ( are you rooted? ).
complete.
any ideas how else to do it..
tommieyates said:
Unfortunately bin4ry doesn't work for me... it goes through the whole process but at the end it says something like ..
copying files error ( are you rooted? ).
complete.
any ideas how else to do it..
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Do you root properly?
Watch some videos and see.
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Like I said it is going to the end but not rooting. It is only rooting when I flash the pre-rooted img
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tommieyates said:
Like I said it is going to the end but not rooting. It is only rooting when I flash the pre-rooted img
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Ok......all done!
In case anybody else is having the same problem this is what i did.
I used bin4ry on my up to date unrooted xperia U. Android version 4.0.4 build 6.1.1.B.1.10.
I was getting errors saying "adb server out of date" but i left it to go to the end anyway.
restarted my phone but when it came to enter my password for my sim card the screen was faded. so i re-flashed the up to date android version again making my phone unrooted again!
then tried bin4ry again and this time it worked without any adb errors and restarted the phone to find that i have superuser app and all is good.
Thanks for previous posts offering help..
tommieyates said:
Ok......all done!
In case anybody else is having the same problem this is what i did.
I used bin4ry on my up to date unrooted xperia U. Android version 4.0.4 build 6.1.1.B.1.10.
I was getting errors saying "adb server out of date" but i left it to go to the end anyway.
restarted my phone but when it came to enter my password for my sim card the screen was faded. so i re-flashed the up to date android version again making my phone unrooted again!
then tried bin4ry again and this time it worked without any adb errors and restarted the phone to find that i have superuser app and all is good.
Thanks for previous posts offering help..
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Good. You should always check the drivers if they are installed correctly or not.
-Connect your device to PC
-Open Flashtool.
-Goto Help, Check drivers.
-List of ADB devices must be present.
when loading the b 10 kernel into the flashtool,do i also have to put loader sin into the firmware on flashtool aswell?
I tried installing the drivers that came with flashtool and it worked but only when using flashtool. So if I want to unlock the bootloader, which I am currently trying to do, I have to go to the folder which contains the drivers. Where's that? If not I'll be limited to stock kernels and certain roms. Help will be appreciated thanks
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I tried installing the drivers that came with flashtool and it worked but only when using flashtool. So if I want to unlock the bootloader, which I am currently trying to do, I have to go to the folder which contains the drivers. Where's that? If not I'll be limited to stock kernels and certain roms. Help will be appreciated thanks
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Thereare menu for unlock bootloader in flashtool
U have only to put the key that received email from sony....
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Oh! Thanks I'll try it the next time I have access to my computer
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Argh Idk whats going on. When I tried going into fastboot mode it still tells me that the drivers are not installed. Thinking back, when I was flashing the stock Sony kernel for rooting using flashtool Im not actually sure it got into fast boot. I just plugged it in and it started flashing. So I dunno. I've already disabled driver enforcement as suggested in the other thread but I still can't seem to install. When I go into device manager and tried updating drivers, pointing it to the location with the USB drivers it told me it couldn't find any suitable drivers >< Please help thanks!
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What version of windows u use?
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Windows 7
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Try toggling mode between mtp and msc, I know not related, but worth a shot.
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satan89 said:
Try toggling mode between mtp and msc, I know not related, but worth a shot.
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How do you do that? BTW I'm firedroid CM9 now for locked BLs. I tried installing drivers when I was running both stock and CM9
jleonnn said:
How do you do that? BTW I'm firedroid CM9 now for locked BLs. I tried installing drivers when I was running both stock and CM9
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Look for USB connection type somewhere in settings.
Maybe under storage setting.
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Managed to get the thing installed, thanks.
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Managed to get the thing installed, thanks.
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How did you get it to work?
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Updated to ICS via PC companion ....phone booted worked for a day while rearranging widgets on home screen gets hanged ...so remove the battery and restart and some how manage to get stuck in a boot loop!!...locked boot loader and not rooted!!
Please help
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Odp: [Q] wt19i bootloop!! Help needed
Are You tried Flashtool? If "no", try to flash .ftf file from this tool, it might be working.
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Would that flash affect the warranty of the phone??...I was hoping for something regarding Sony PC companion :/
Thanks for that suggestion will try it!!
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Odp: [Q] wt19i bootloop!! Help needed
I think You keep warranty, because You did'nt get root and didn't unlocked Your bootloader. Or if I tell You wrong, wait for other users, this is only mine opinion mate.
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Just find stock ftf and flash it and no one cud even recognize u have done that or repair via pcc or sus none of it wud void ur warranty
Press THANKS if I helped,
Best Regards,
AJ
Dont miss the ICON FARM!
Odp: [Q] wt19i bootloop!! Help needed
So flash it via Flashtool.
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I think you should try with seus before using flashtool, sony give this program as alternative in cases like yours
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Thanks for the replies!!
The thing is that since its stuck in a boot loop the PC companion doesn't recognize it ...so was wondering if flash tool will ... I checked it connects in flash mood!...but did not check it will flash tool...will get back
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capt.macken said:
Thanks for the replies!!
The thing is that since its stuck in a boot loop the PC companion doesn't recognize it ...so was wondering if flash tool will ... I checked it connects in flash mood!...but did not check it will flash tool...will get back
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Download pc companion or sony update service, click in sus on your phone, reinstall/repair firmware (something like that) and then you just have to plug your phone in flashmode again. It will flash the firmware (guess it will wipe data) and it should be fine
I've got the same problem as you. just download firmware for your device (search in google), then flash via flashtool.
capt.macken said:
Updated to ICS via PC companion ....phone booted worked for a day while rearranging widgets on home screen gets hanged ...so remove the battery and restart and some how manage to get stuck in a boot loop!!...locked boot loader and not rooted!!
Please help
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What Was the Previous Version Of Your Android before Upgrading It to .587 ?
This Problem is very Common Among Those use .58 of 2.3.4 on their LWW before Upgrading.Just Remove Your SD card and Completely Format It , You can Copy ur music and other personal files But DO NOT COPY files created My phone like android , data , .android_secure or something simply copy those are of ur personal Interest.
Then Flash The .ftf from the link given below and flash .58 firmware and root ur device (if u wish but if not leave the step no. 3 undone and u will not be rooted) then upgrade using ur phone To .62 as a system update from the update center (do not use PC).
after that u will get a clean .62 Firmware.
If u wish to install the ICS please install it via Offline mode as it provides u clean install and no problem (i am using it)
so here are links
link for clean GB and Root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1559685
link for ICS installation via flashtool -www.androidust.com/install-ics-on-live-with-walkman-wt19i/
Please Follow steps to Not brick ur phone
Say Thanks If i helped U.
Phone - Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman
Kernal - Rage Kernal 3.2
Rom - ICS Stock .431
Hey thanks guys for all your replies ....got it done just flashed a firmware over the other one!!... It worked phone working good now!!! Thank you
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capt.macken said:
Would that flash affect the warranty of the phone??...I was hoping for something regarding Sony PC companion :/
Thanks for that suggestion will try it!!
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please mark as solved, so another user can refer here.
Hello, can someone help me please? Last sunday I recieved a notification on my XP (update center) that I have a system update and that was a Jelly Bean update (310.1MB). And then I download it, after that when I was tryng to installed it after rebooting its say couldnt install update. What do I do? Do I need to update my phone using PCC only or I have a problem on my phone? Please help.
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May I ask what country please
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Mr_S said:
May I ask what country please
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Philippines. Thanks
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Try with flashtool ,
Flashtool using guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2107775
He is trying to install an official version. And you are giving him flash tool.. Lol
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yah, you right man. but how???? please!
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Hello, can someone help me please? Last sunday I recieved a notification on my XP (update center) that I have a system update and that was a Jelly Bean update (310.1MB). And then I download it, after that when I was tryng to installed it after rebooting its say couldnt install update. What do I do? Do I need to update my phone using PCC only or I have a problem on my phone? Please help.
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Have you tried with PCC yet?
Is usb debugging mode on?
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waqar89 said:
He is trying to install an official version. And you are giving him flash tool.. Lol
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Right you think its useless? Or that you cant flash a custom rom with flashtool?
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It's not useless at all, but it's useless here. For a custom Rom you need to unlock boot loader which will definitely void warranty. Be safe man.
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download an official jb firmware for your phone! download flashtool! enable usb debugging and connect your phone to the pc! Then choose the file you have downloaded and flash it!
You can also use SUS (Sony Update Service)......BTW did you use pcc to install it or downloaded it OTA.....
Sent from Space!
Try SUS/PCC like a lot here are saying. Hope your Internet connection is enough. God knows I tried via official methods but ended up downloading a generic ftf and flashing it.
Let's go, xGO! To the Jelly Cave!
Stock, locked, and rooted!
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For a custom Rom you need to unlock boot loader which will definitely void warranty.
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Slight correction needed IMO: You need to unlock your BL only when your CUSTOM ROM needs a CUSTOM KERNEL.
He can try to repair phone with pcc or he can unlock bootloader and install STOCK or Custom Rom, who says that flashtool is only for custom roms , With unlocked boot loader he will void warranty.. yes.. a part that... he can lock the bootloader again..and I have not seen written anywhere in his topic question that he does not want to lose warranty... so mine it was just a suggestion... not an Obligation
Take care friend
waqar89 said:
It's not useless at all, but it's useless here. For a custom Rom you need to unlock boot loader which will definitely void warranty. Be safe man.
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anyways. My xperia P hasn't got any official update. and i am also waitng for official update rather than a manual update, I know the flashtool method is not a risky one but still you may get some problems in using jellybean. Becase the generic version and your S.I version would not be the same. my S.I = 1261-4989 ,
I have heard many bugs in jellybean, Album issue, white screen in contact and messaging, blutooth broblem, fast drain battery prob, slow charging, lagging, etc i wants to know, are these bugs are real or just a wrong imagination. Thanks
I havent seen any bugs so far for JB on xGO. And it performs quite nicely without having to edit build.prop or run init.d scripts. I'm using CE ftf.
Let's go, xGO! To the Jelly Cave!
JB stock, locked, and rooted.
mate im from phils. too. use sony pc companion dont rely on update in ur xp.. use a pc and use sony pc companion it will say that u have an update available. after updating. do factory data reset in the settings ti clean up unnecessary files. ok??
im using sola with unlocked bootloader using final cm9.1..
but for the best way is to use what ive said
mharis05 said:
Have you tried with PCC yet?
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If this time I fail again to update my phone through OTA, I have no choice but to use pcc,,, huhu,, and delete all my messages and contact.
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ianjay06 said:
mate im from phils. too. use sony pc companion dont rely on update in ur xp.. use a pc and use sony pc companion it will say that u have an update available. after updating. do factory data reset in the settings ti clean up unnecessary files. ok??
im using sola with unlocked bootloader using final cm9.1..
but for the best way is to use what ive said
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Ok, thanks Man,, I will try it, the problem is only compuer is I have, no internet connection. Lol..
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