Hi to all, do you have time? I cant figure out what is wrong with my x10. When i try to flash those Generic Stock Rom, i get to have errors flashing. It aborts sometime when flashing system.sin and other sin depending on the tft file... i dunno what version my phone is but my pc detects it with flashmode. When im using Seus, it fails flashing in about 90% of the process... when booting my phone, just a quick vibrate with green flashes once. Do u have skype account? Hope u have time and can help me. Most of the links in xda our outdated. And i know my phone is outdated too. Thanks and more power
I dunno if im bootloader locked but i bought this phone without any modding until now... nor root.... Pls help me
you can try downloading this Generic one from THeLogiC thread
http://www.mediafire.com/?vy4v24ditk4lsxa
extract it and try to flash it via latest flash tool
it worked with me when i was on locked bootloader - on a custom gb rom - and want to unlock it so i flashed that one, rooted it, and unlocked the bootloader ...
sorry for my english if it bad
i am just want to help
Islam Looca said:
you can try downloading this Generic one from THeLogiC thread
http://www.mediafire.com/?vy4v24ditk4lsxa
extract it and try to flash it via latest flash tool
it worked with me when i was on locked bootloader - on a custom gb rom - and want to unlock it so i flashed that one, rooted it, and unlocked the bootloader ...
sorry for my english if it bad
i am just want to help
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Thanks Islam, im downloading it ryt now... ill keep you posted and pls help me again if i wasnt able to,
My Flashing Error, just now
Islam Looca said:
you can try downloading this Generic one from THeLogiC thread
http://www.mediafire.com/?vy4v24ditk4lsxa
extract it and try to flash it via latest flash tool
it worked with me when i was on locked bootloader - on a custom gb rom - and want to unlock it so i flashed that one, rooted it, and unlocked the bootloader ...
sorry for my english if it bad
i am just want to help
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wahbufetz said:
Thanks Islam, im downloading it ryt now... ill keep you posted and pls help me again if i wasnt able to,
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Error again
wahbufetz said:
Error again
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does your phone opens normally so that you can allow unknown sources and usb debugging ? ... or not
did you installed drivers for the device from the setup folders of flashtool ??
what was the rom and baseband that you had before try flashing ??
I dont remember already what rom and baseband before, but i bought this phone without modding it until now.. and i cant boot the phone, not the triangle error on first screen, it just flash red and vibrates once when i press the power button...
I keep having this error when flashing...
I also installed alreasy all drivers, as well as java environment... But still
ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
BLOCK VERIFICATION FAILED to all stock roms available for dload for x10
13/002/2013 21:02:39 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
13/002/2013 21:02:39 - INFO - Reading device information
13/002/2013 21:02:39 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
13/002/2013 21:02:39 - INFO - Start Flashing
13/002/2013 21:02:39 - INFO - Flashing loader
13/002/2013 21:02:40 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_f851 - Version : R4A024 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
13/002/2013 21:02:40 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
13/002/2013 21:02:45 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
13/002/2013 21:02:46 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
13/002/2013 21:02:46 - INFO - Ending flash session
13/002/2013 21:02:46 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
13/002/2013 21:02:46 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
13/002/2013 21:02:47 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/002/2013 21:02:48 - INFO - Device disconnected
13/002/2013 21:02:49 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/002/2013 21:02:51 - INFO - Device disconnected
13/002/2013 21:02:53 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/002/2013 21:02:54 - INFO - Device disconnected
13/003/2013 21:03:04 - INFO - Selected X10i_3.0.1.G.0.75_1241-1846.ftf
13/003/2013 21:03:04 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
13/003/2013 21:03:18 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
13/003/2013 21:03:24 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/003/2013 21:03:25 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
13/003/2013 21:03:25 - INFO - Reading device information
13/003/2013 21:03:25 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
13/003/2013 21:03:25 - INFO - Start Flashing
13/003/2013 21:03:25 - INFO - Flashing loader
13/003/2013 21:03:26 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_f851 - Version : R4A024 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
13/003/2013 21:03:26 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
13/003/2013 21:03:27 - INFO - Ending flash session
13/003/2013 21:03:27 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
13/003/2013 21:03:27 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
13/003/2013 21:03:27 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/003/2013 21:03:28 - INFO - Device disconnected
13/003/2013 21:03:30 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/003/2013 21:03:30 - INFO - Device disconnected
i think you should try old version of flash tool ... that already worked with me when flashing stock rom...
http://azuzu.spice.net.au/tools/X10_GB_Root/FlashTool_0.2.9.1-GBready_root_xRec.exe
you should try this stock one too with that flashtool
http://www.4shared.com/file/-4NS5SuD/x10_23_aro.htm
and make sure your battery is charged at least 50% before flashing ... maybe it was part of the problem ... try a desktop charger or something like that
Tried older versions of the flashtool already, .5.3m .7.1.0, .8.6.0 and the latest .9.10.1, but still the same Block Ver Failed...
But then i will try the links uve given me and try to do it....
I think my batterry if full cozwhenever i put my battery its green Led, i use external charger to do it coz i think my phone doesnt charge it, the green led always disappear when charging on the wall outlet...
Question. Can i really flash anything, i mean x10 Stock roms even when it is not rooted and have Locked Bootloader? When i am flashing there is none to be ticked on the options like excluding kernel? baseband? fota? and the like?
Thanks
yes only official stock generic or stock branded roms can be flashed via flash tool, dont tick any option to exclude anything you must install complete ftf file without excluding anything , the root comes after you flashed the stock rom in order to install a recovery like xRecovery on Locked Bootloader to install GB custom roms based on stock via xRecovery, or you can unlock the bootloader and install GB, ICS and JB roms via CWM recovery
Islam Looca said:
yes only official stock generic or stock branded roms can be flashed via flash tool, dont tick any option to exclude anything you must install complete ftf file without excluding anything , the root comes after you flashed the stock rom in order to install a recovery like xRecovery on Locked Bootloader to install GB custom roms based on stock via xRecovery, or you can unlock the bootloader and install GB, ICS and JB roms via CWM recovery
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OK sir, understood about that...
When i try to flash stock roms that i downloaded from xda, i get the errors on different lines , sometimes on fota0.sin, sometimes system.sin, it changes everytime depending on what stock rom i flash, the error is the same BLOCK VERIFICATION FAILED.
I tried this also, but still no luck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbVdyoeO9V8
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I tried other computers here also, niether XP, Windows 8 and this Win7 but still the same... Linux? i dunno how to install there...... Stil BLOCK VERIFICATION FAILED.... .. i THINK ill gonna give up...
mmm... download s1tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=718432&d=1315921227
and post results from s1tool to see the bootloader if it locked or unlocked
Welcome to S1 tool.
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A031"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A024"
MODEL (from GDFS): X10i
SOFTWARE VERSION: 1227-4612_3.0.1.G.0.75
CUSTOM VERSION: 1237-0334_R2C
FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-4-8_3.0.1.G.0.75
SERIAL NO: CB511TS1M4
SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
Elapsed:6 secs.
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A031"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A024"
MODEL (from GDFS): X10i
SOFTWARE VERSION: 1227-4612_3.0.1.G.0.75
CUSTOM VERSION: 1237-0334_R2C
FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-4-8_3.0.1.G.0.75
SERIAL NO: CB511TS1M4
SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
Elapsed:7 secs.
I tried the latest ftf file uve told me sir, but then still the same error... i installed back the latest flashtool and:
14/000/2013 09:00:27 - INFO - Selected x10_2.3_aro.ftf
14/000/2013 09:00:27 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
14/000/2013 09:00:33 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
14/000/2013 09:00:36 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/000/2013 09:00:36 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
14/000/2013 09:00:36 - INFO - Reading device information
14/000/2013 09:00:36 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
14/000/2013 09:00:36 - INFO - Start Flashing
14/000/2013 09:00:36 - INFO - Flashing loader
14/000/2013 09:00:37 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_f851 - Version : R4A024 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE / IMEI : 01259000654649
14/000/2013 09:00:37 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
14/000/2013 09:00:37 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
14/000/2013 09:00:38 - INFO - Ending flash session
14/000/2013 09:00:38 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Block verification failed";
14/000/2013 09:00:38 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
14/000/2013 09:00:38 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/000/2013 09:00:39 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/000/2013 09:00:40 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/000/2013 09:00:41 - INFO - Device disconnected
ok seems that your bootloader is locked ...
Try to remove and insert back the battery until the green light is on ... with usb cable connected to the pc.... then try flashing again
if it gives same error try SEUS
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
this is the last thing you must do ... if it gives same error too
then it could be your flash ic problem or any other hardware problem ...
i hope you can make it ..
Sad to say Islam, that is the first thing i did... Installed the PCC and the SEUS, update it there but still flashing error... one time it reaches about 90%, and then fail...
If then that it is my IC Problem inside, do u think SE will replace it? or others say it must be the USB port broken....
you said you tried flashtool on win7 and 8
what about trying SEUS on XP 32bit maybe it might work ... you should try
after that if it fails try to flash a Froyo 2.1 stock rom it maybe works with you then you can root it and install custom GB roms
http://www.mediafire.com/?sqv6274anzfzn2x
Islam Looca said:
you said you tried flashtool on win7 and 8
what about trying SEUS on XP 32bit maybe it might work ... you should try
after that if it fails try to flash a Froyo 2.1 stock rom it maybe works with you then you can root it and install custom GB roms
http://www.mediafire.com/?sqv6274anzfzn2x
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I have tried XP brother, without java installed, but the same has errors... I had that 2.1 also, still had errors ( ( :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
See attached image, these are the roms i have tried...
Related
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.
I got an Xperia X10i from a friend in school. The only problem it had was that the battery was faulty (We tried a battery from an Xperia Play, worked perfectly top to bottom), so I went a head and bought a new battery. Now the phone will only vibrate and flash a green light. Then nothing, not even the Sony logo. I've to pull the battery out and shove it back it for it to start again. I've tried SEUS, FlashTool, and Repair Phone in PC Companion. They all download the ROM but won't do anything while installing and will eventually say it failed. So my question is, is there anyone else out there who experienced this and how did they fix it? Please help
You might wanna make sure the drivers are properly installed then start flashtool get the .71 baseband and stock gb rom from stickies if i remember well put them in the firmware folder then turn your device off plug it in the pc and quickly hold the back button until a green light shows up and keep holding it start the flashing process and let it do his job flash the rom and the baseband no orders preferred reboot you should have a stock working rom
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
Let me know if it worked out
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
shahkam said:
You might wanna make sure the drivers are properly installed then start flashtool get the .71 baseband and stock gb rom from stickies if i remember well put them in the firmware folder then turn your device off plug it in the pc and quickly hold the back button until a green light shows up and keep holding it start the flashing process and let it do his job flash the rom and the baseband no orders preferred reboot you should have a stock working rom
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I tried that, checked the drivers, working grand and the following log happened in Flashtool:
25/029/2012 15:29:03 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
25/029/2012 15:29:12 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/029/2012 15:29:37 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
25/029/2012 15:29:37 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&3849ADAE&0&4
25/029/2012 15:29:37 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/029/2012 15:29:37 - INFO - VER="R8A013";DATE="20100119";TIME="17:24:00";
25/029/2012 15:29:37 - INFO - Flashing loader
25/030/2012 15:30:43 - INFO -
25/035/2012 15:35:05 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
25/036/2012 15:36:20 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/036/2012 15:36:20 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
25/036/2012 15:36:20 - INFO - Then go to application settings
25/036/2012 15:36:20 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
25/037/2012 15:37:09 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/037/2012 15:37:14 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
25/037/2012 15:37:14 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&3849ADAE&0&4
25/037/2012 15:37:14 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/038/2012 15:38:19 - INFO -
25/038/2012 15:38:28 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/038/2012 15:38:28 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
25/038/2012 15:38:28 - INFO - Then go to application settings
25/038/2012 15:38:28 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
I really don't know what to do
Strange, I'm in Ireland too. I've an Vodafone Ireland X10i I bought of a guy the other day and it has the very same problem, it just refuses to take the update from 2.1. I downloaded the Nordic 2.1 ftf file and it sticks at 7% and will not move after that. I've contacted Sony Ericsson support yesterday afternoon and I'm awaiting a reply.
I'm not complaining about buying the phone as I use an Xperia X10 anyway so if it can't be repaired I can use it for spare parts and I didn't pay a lot for the one that's broke.
Dmac98 have you contacted Sony Ericsson support? if not then maybe you should as the more people contact them about this problem the quicker they might get it sorted.
Roger00 said:
Strange, I'm in Ireland too. I've an Vodafone Ireland X10i I bought of a guy the other day and it has the very same problem, it just refuses to take the update from 2.1. I downloaded the Nordic 2.1 ftf file and it sticks at 7% and will not move after that. I've contacted Sony Ericsson support yesterday afternoon and I'm awaiting a reply.
I'm not complaining about buying the phone as I use an Xperia X10 anyway so if it can't be repaired I can use it for spare parts and I didn't pay a lot for the one that's broke.
Dmac98 have you contacted Sony Ericsson support? if not then maybe you should as the more people contact them about this problem the quicker they might get it sorted.
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I emailed them this morning over it and they said use SEUS, as if I haven't tried that already. I really dont know what to do, I dont want an expensive paper weight teasing me whenever I go into my room
SEUS won't work I've already tried that. I just tried again to update via pc companion and it got to the very end then stopped. I'm gona keep trying, it just has to be fixable lol
Roger00 said:
SEUS won't work I've already tried that. I just tried again to update via pc companion and it got to the very end then stopped. I'm gona keep trying, it just has to be fixable lol
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Mine doesn't get any progress after download, when you turn your X10 on does it stay on the Bootloader?
It dosent do anything, green led flashes phone vibrates and thats it, screen dosen't do anything
Sent from my X10 using xda premium
So we're in the exact same situation and you're doing better than me. I'm jealous. I've a funny feeling you actually have to have more than 50% (It sounds like more of a suggestion) but it's really hard to charge when it keeps on stopping. This things meant to be impossible lol
yeah I use this phone to charge the battery so its always over 50%. The update gets to about 97% then stops, by hook or by crook I'll get it sorted haha
Sent from my X10 using xda premium
No worries guys here is what you do upgrade to the latest flashtool or downgrade to another version this might sound stupid but it did work for me when i was in a similiar situation
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
shahkam said:
No worries guys here is what you do upgrade to the latest flashtool or downgrade to another version this might sound stupid but it did work for me when i was in a similiar situation
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
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Tried three different flash tools, still no joy
Roger00 said:
Tried three different flash tools, still no joy
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ok now this is reallly weird so try the following flash a 2.1 rom instead but before doing that can you confirm bein able to flash anything over flashtool ? Now try this process flash 2.1/2.3 whit correct basebands to do this click flash choose the baseband/rom and it will search for the xperia take off battery off phone and plug in usb mode and quickly insert battery whit back button being holded down i don't see a reason why it shouldn't flash correctly!
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shahkam said:
ok now this is reallly weird so try the following flash a 2.1 rom instead but before doing that can you confirm bein able to flash anything over flashtool ? Now try this process flash 2.1/2.3 whit correct basebands to do this click flash choose the baseband/rom and it will search for the xperia take off battery off phone and plug in usb mode and quickly insert battery whit back button being holded down i don't see a reason why it shouldn't flash correctly!
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
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Yeah I can flash ftf only, the phone is recognised in flash mode only.
Here's a log from just now:
25/046/2012 23:46:10 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/048/2012 23:48:31 - INFO - Selected X10i_3.0.1.G.0.75_CUST-UK GENERIC 1235-7379.ftf
25/048/2012 23:48:31 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/049/2012 23:49:07 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/049/2012 23:49:17 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/049/2012 23:49:17 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/049/2012 23:49:17 - INFO - Reading device information
25/049/2012 23:49:17 - INFO - Phone reading for flashing.
25/049/2012 23:49:17 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/049/2012 23:49:17 - INFO - Flashing loader
25/049/2012 23:49:21 - INFO - Loader version : R4A024 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
25/049/2012 23:49:21 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
25/049/2012 23:49:23 - INFO - Flashing dsp1.sin
25/049/2012 23:49:30 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
25/049/2012 23:49:32 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
25/049/2012 23:49:33 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
25/049/2012 23:49:34 - ERROR -
25/049/2012 23:49:34 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/049/2012 23:49:34 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Here's another with a different ftf file:
25/050/2012 23:50:19 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
25/050/2012 23:50:19 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.7.0 built on 2012-01-21 17:31:40
25/050/2012 23:50:19 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
25/050/2012 23:50:20 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/051/2012 23:51:09 - INFO - Selected X10i_2.1.71_ARO.ftf
25/051/2012 23:51:09 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/051/2012 23:51:12 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/051/2012 23:51:22 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/051/2012 23:51:22 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/051/2012 23:51:22 - INFO - Reading device information
25/051/2012 23:51:22 - INFO - Phone reading for flashing.
25/051/2012 23:51:22 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/051/2012 23:51:22 - INFO - Flashing loader
25/051/2012 23:51:26 - INFO - Loader version : R4A024 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
25/051/2012 23:51:26 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
25/051/2012 23:51:26 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
25/051/2012 23:51:27 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
25/051/2012 23:51:28 - INFO - Flashing dsp1.sin
25/051/2012 23:51:32 - ERROR -
25/051/2012 23:51:32 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/051/2012 23:51:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I'm totally baffled at this stage lol
I ran the s1 tool with the phone in Flash Mode:
Welcome to S1 tool.
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A013"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A024"
MODEL (from GDFS): X10i
SOFTWARE VERSION: 1241-6324_2.1.A.0.435
CUSTOM VERSION: 1234-4579_R15B
FILESYSTEM VERSION: VFE-1-4-8_2.1.A.0.435
SERIAL NO: CB511H8XKK
SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
Elapsed:19 secs.
You see the phone was like this when I got it, the guy said he tried to update and this happened to it, so I don't even know if debugging and Unknown sources is ticked or not, cosmetically the phone is in as new condition.
Roger00 said:
Yeah I can flash ftf only, the phone is recognised in flash mode only.
Here's a log from just now:
25/046/2012 23:46:10 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/048/2012 23:48:31 - INFO - Selected X10i_3.0.1.G.0.75_CUST-UK GENERIC 1235-7379.ftf
25/048/2012 23:48:31 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/049/2012 23:49:07 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/049/2012 23:49:17 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/049/2012 23:49:17 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/049/2012 23:49:17 - INFO - Reading device information
25/049/2012 23:49:17 - INFO - Phone reading for flashing.
25/049/2012 23:49:17 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/049/2012 23:49:17 - INFO - Flashing loader
25/049/2012 23:49:21 - INFO - Loader version : R4A024 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
25/049/2012 23:49:21 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
25/049/2012 23:49:23 - INFO - Flashing dsp1.sin
25/049/2012 23:49:30 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
25/049/2012 23:49:32 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
25/049/2012 23:49:33 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
25/049/2012 23:49:34 - ERROR -
25/049/2012 23:49:34 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/049/2012 23:49:34 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Here's another with a different ftf file:
25/050/2012 23:50:19 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
25/050/2012 23:50:19 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.7.0 built on 2012-01-21 17:31:40
25/050/2012 23:50:19 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
25/050/2012 23:50:20 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/051/2012 23:51:09 - INFO - Selected X10i_2.1.71_ARO.ftf
25/051/2012 23:51:09 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/051/2012 23:51:12 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/051/2012 23:51:22 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/051/2012 23:51:22 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/051/2012 23:51:22 - INFO - Reading device information
25/051/2012 23:51:22 - INFO - Phone reading for flashing.
25/051/2012 23:51:22 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/051/2012 23:51:22 - INFO - Flashing loader
25/051/2012 23:51:26 - INFO - Loader version : R4A024 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
25/051/2012 23:51:26 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
25/051/2012 23:51:26 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
25/051/2012 23:51:27 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
25/051/2012 23:51:28 - INFO - Flashing dsp1.sin
25/051/2012 23:51:32 - ERROR -
25/051/2012 23:51:32 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/051/2012 23:51:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I'm totally baffled at this stage lol
I ran the s1 tool with the phone in Flash Mode:
Welcome to S1 tool.
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A013"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A024"
MODEL (from GDFS): X10i
SOFTWARE VERSION: 1241-6324_2.1.A.0.435
CUSTOM VERSION: 1234-4579_R15B
FILESYSTEM VERSION: VFE-1-4-8_2.1.A.0.435
SERIAL NO: CB511H8XKK
SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
Elapsed:19 secs.
You see the phone was like this when I got it, the guy said he tried to update and this happened to it, so I don't even know if debugging and Unknown sources is ticked or not, cosmetically the phone is in as new condition.
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Hmm bootloader unlocked you think? Might be debugging or maybe not because his update probably failed halfway causing this? I know the x10 is not hard brickable whit locked bootloaders no clue about unlocked ones really running short on ideas ...
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
Yeah, thats what I thought until I seen this post started by Dmac98 the problem is identical. Same country Ireland, same phones X10i, same network I think vodafone. I just think its strange lol. Thanks for your help though, just going to wait and see what se support will say I guess.
Sent from my X10 using xda premium
Roger00 said:
Yeah, thats what I thought until I seen this post started by Dmac98 the problem is identical. Same country Ireland, same phones X10i, same network I think vodafone. I just think its strange lol. Thanks for your help though, just going to wait and see what se support will say I guess.
Sent from my X10 using xda premium
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no problem if they find out its bootloader unlocked then your screwed :/ as it voids its warranty.
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
I don't think it is unlocked from loader version (wouldn't it begin with r not R?)
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yeah I also noticed that today as I unlocked the bl on this phone a month ago. I'm convinced its the download fron SE thats the problem.
Sent from my X10 using xda premium
I haven't found the guide to unbrick the SE Xperia 2011 "bricked" device, then here it goes.
All of the following worked on my ST15i Xperia Mini Smultron.
So, your device was briked (doesn't turn on and probably blinks its LED).
If your device's LED works or you are able to turn it to flashmode (green LED light) then you can unbrick it using this short guide. In the over case bring it to Service.
Let me guess. Your device was unlocked and/or rooted just before it got bricked. Right? And you have tried to install official FOTA update. Right? I have bad news. After you have unlocked the bootloader the official installer (built into SE Android ROM) will always brick your smartphone. From now on you have to install all the updates and stuff via Flashtool or Clockwork Recovery only.
I assume you have downloaded and installed Flashtool for Sony Ericsson devices. Also I assume all the necessary drivers are installed on your PC.
Download attached file and extract the *.tft from it.
Put it to the Flashtool/firmwares/ folder.
Start the Flashtool, click Flash icon, select Flashmode, select the *.tft file.
Put your device onto flashmode and flash.
You're right, and there is always a need for these things, thank you.
Thank you for your file.
I've bricked my Xperia yesterday after a OTA update before unlocking bootloader with "Test point" method.
For me, worked flashing stock rom .62 with Wotan Server.
S1 tool flashed correctly ROM but still phone won't boot.
Now I have a question, after flashing new rom and "unbrick" the device my bootloader was unlocked and I must retry the steps of "Testpoint" or it is already unlocked?
SOLVED: Did the job hitting "RESTORE" in s1tool after wiping phone hitting "Restore" in Companion and flashing useless ftf bootloader relocker... '-.-
i cant get it to work
ok, can you please tell me exactly what to do after flashing the files on the phone?
i cant get it to boot, i also tried wotan but to no avail, the phone is dead
however let me tell you what my problem is:
my phone is a non branded ST17i (xperia active) rooted. nothing more not unlocked bootloader, no custom rom.
it was updated about more than a month ago (so i doubt it is bricked for that reason).
yesterday the screen began to act *funny* with a strange colored line in the top (i added an image of how it looked like), i restarted it, and it rebooted fine, so i put it to charge, from time to time within 30 *mins* i checked to see if the line was there again, but nothing, about an hour later i wanted to play with it and check whatsapp, but the screen would not turn on, it was totally frozen, as it happened before i just removed and inserted the battery (since this always fixed it), but then, it would not show a single thing on the screen, actually not even the buttons at the bottom would light up (back-home-menu), the only thing that seems to work is the vibration, and the notification led, after a few tries i removed and inserted the battery and put it to charge, but again, nothing, when it is turned off and you charge it, it reacts to touch lighting the buttons and showing the battery level on screen, but nothing, it is actually dead, so i don't know if it is bricked or no.
firstly i tried flashing with wotan, but nothing, i also tried flashing with seus, but nothing, and i don't understand, what to do with you post, i flash the files you posted, but then what?, do i boot it normally or do i need to flash something else?
i would be very grateful with a detailed step by step
If you haven't unlocked bootloader or flashed custom ROM or kernel your problem is very very strange...
First question: Phone will enter correctly in "Download" mode pressing VOL- during boot?
If you connect the device at PC it will be recognized? Launching Companion will detect a "Generic" SE phone or you will display the exact model? Have you tried a repair?
is not that strange look:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572972
to your questions:
*yes, the phone enters flash mode
*yes it is correctly recognized by PC
*companion recognizes the exact model
*i have tried more than twice to reinstall and repair the phone software, as stated before, and the progress goes smooth showing NO errors.
phone does not start, does not boot.
if you have any ideas please let me know
linkendis said:
is not that strange look:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572972
to your questions:
*yes, the phone enters flash mode
*yes it is correctly recognized by PC
*companion recognizes the exact model
*i have tried more than twice to reinstall and repair the phone software, as stated before, and the progress goes smooth showing NO errors.
phone does not start, does not boot.
if you have any ideas please let me know
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Try to download S1tool and tell me what output do you obtain pressing "IDENTIFY" with Download mode phone attached to PC.
this is what s1tool shows:
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R9A029"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "00EC/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A069"
MODEL (from GDFS): ST17i
SOFTWARE VERSION: 1250-5521_4.0.2.A.0.62
CUSTOM VERSION: 1257-6548_R3D
FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-i_4.0.2.A.0.62
SERIAL NO: CB5A1HD0V6
SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
Elapsed:8 secs.
i see the restore button, but this phone is practically in factory state, as noted before, so i haven't tried anything else.
any ideas will be welcome
linkendis said:
this is what s1tool shows:
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R9A029"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "00EC/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A069"
MODEL (from GDFS): ST17i
SOFTWARE VERSION: 1250-5521_4.0.2.A.0.62
CUSTOM VERSION: 1257-6548_R3D
FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-i_4.0.2.A.0.62
SERIAL NO: CB5A1HD0V6
SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
Elapsed:8 secs.
i see the restore button, but this phone is practically in factory state, as noted before, so i haven't tried anything else.
any ideas will be welcome
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You not need to restore the device because you have already a locked bootloader.
Try to re-flash with Wotanserver with another firmware version.
If problem persist, I think you need to meet local service center...
Telephone Mini Pro
Boot loader opened
Version 62 is installed
Who I got you update ota
After that turn off the device no longer works
Now the phone does not boot
Tested program FlashTool
Update and work efficiently but the device still does not work
This report flash Toole
02/013/2012 12:13:29 - INFO - Selected SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.62__1251-0103_.ftf
02/013/2012 12:13:29 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
02/013/2012 12:13:46 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
02/013/2012 12:13:54 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/013/2012 12:13:54 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
02/013/2012 12:13:54 - INFO - Reading device information
02/013/2012 12:13:54 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
02/013/2012 12:13:54 - INFO - Start Flashing
02/013/2012 12:13:54 - INFO - Flashing loader
02/013/2012 12:13:56 - INFO - Loader version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
02/013/2012 12:13:56 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
02/013/2012 12:13:59 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
02/014/2012 12:14:02 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
02/014/2012 12:14:02 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
02/014/2012 12:14:02 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
02/014/2012 12:14:03 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
02/014/2012 12:14:03 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
02/014/2012 12:14:12 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
02/014/2012 12:14:13 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
02/016/2012 12:16:17 - INFO - Flashing userdata.sin
02/016/2012 12:16:19 - INFO - Flashing finished.
02/016/2012 12:16:19 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
02/016/2012 12:16:19 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
02/016/2012 12:16:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/016/2012 12:16:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/016/2012 12:16:22 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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Note When you press the power button glows green LED intermittently and device does not work
Please help me
Raye2 said:
Telephone Mini Pro
Boot loader opened
Version 62 is installed
Who I got you update ota
After that turn off the device no longer works
Now the phone does not boot
Tested program FlashTool
Update and work efficiently but the device still does not work
This report flash Toole
Note When you press the power button glows green LED intermittently and device does not work
Please help me
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Flash with Wotanserver and next time don't accept OTA updates with unlocked bootloader.
m4x23 said:
Flash with Wotanserver and next time don't accept OTA updates with unlocked bootloader.
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Thx Man
but The attached file in the main post not fit my problem??
Because I am in my country I can not use this program Wotanserver
Because of the proxy server
try relock the bootloader,and then you can fix it over PC companion.
Raye2 said:
Thx Man
but The attached file in the main post not fit my problem??
Because I am in my country I can not use this program Wotanserver
Because of the proxy server
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Unfortunatly flashing the .ftf file of main post didn't work for me
I've instantly unbricked the phone with Wotanserver...
My phone has been restored file attachment
Flash does not have to re-generate operating
But after the break cable usb lifting the battery and the back has been successfully reboot by power button
All thanks to you...
Many many thanks. You saved my live.
08/000/2012 21:00:42 - INFO - Selected Sk17a_4.1.B.0.431_Generic Trade US.ftf
08/000/2012 21:00:42 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
08/001/2012 21:01:45 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
08/001/2012 21:01:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
08/001/2012 21:01:51 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
08/001/2012 21:01:51 - INFO - Start Flashing
08/001/2012 21:01:51 - INFO - Flashing loader
08/001/2012 21:01:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
08/001/2012 21:01:51 - ERROR -
08/001/2012 21:01:51 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
08/001/2012 21:01:52 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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Do you guy have any Idea to fixed this? :'(
i've try this and it's work,
but i disconnect the phone before flashing rom, etc.
i thought i could continue later. but when i try once again, it's not recognize in s1 mode ( volumekey press )
any idea how to make this phone flashable again,
this is the log, after finished i dosconnect the phone
Code:
04/001/2012 18:01:22 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/001/2012 18:01:38 - INFO - Selected Xperia_2011_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf
04/001/2012 18:01:38 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
04/001/2012 18:01:38 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
04/001/2012 18:01:39 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
04/001/2012 18:01:39 - INFO - Reading device information
04/001/2012 18:01:39 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
04/001/2012 18:01:39 - INFO - Start Flashing
04/001/2012 18:01:39 - INFO - Processing loader
04/001/2012 18:01:39 - INFO - Checking header
04/001/2012 18:01:39 - INFO - Flashing data
04/001/2012 18:01:40 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
04/001/2012 18:01:41 - INFO - Flashing preset.ta
04/001/2012 18:01:41 - INFO - Writing TA unit : [00, 00, 08, FD, 00, 00, 00, 02, 00, 00]
04/001/2012 18:01:41 - INFO - Ending flash session
04/001/2012 18:01:41 - INFO - Flashing finished.
04/001/2012 18:01:41 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
04/001/2012 18:01:41 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
04/001/2012 18:01:41 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/001/2012 18:01:47 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-09-04_05-56-21.log
thanks
Hello, I tried to unbrick my phone, but it doesn't work :/ Flashing is ok, but when I turn the phone it only vibrates and I can't do nothing. Please help me
That might be useful
Ok guys I've Killed the phone now :S need some help....
Tryed to unlock the bootloader and ended up with phone starting only in flashmode.....
The problem is that I cannot flash any stock rom nor karnel... its giving me an error.
Here is the log
05/025/2013 00:25:12 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
05/025/2013 00:25:12 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
05/025/2013 00:25:12 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
05/025/2013 00:25:17 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/025/2013 00:25:22 - INFO - Selected X10i_3.0.1.G.0.75_CUST-UK GENERIC 1235-7379.ftf
05/025/2013 00:25:22 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/025/2013 00:25:24 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/025/2013 00:25:28 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/025/2013 00:25:28 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
05/025/2013 00:25:28 - INFO - Reading device information
05/025/2013 00:25:28 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
05/025/2013 00:25:28 - INFO - Current device : X10i - CB511K0GRX - 1235-7379_R2C - 1227-4612_2.1.A.0.435 - WORLD-1-4-8_3.0.1.G.0.75
05/025/2013 00:25:28 - INFO - Start Flashing
05/025/2013 00:25:28 - INFO - Processing loader
05/025/2013 00:25:28 - INFO - Using an unofficial loader
05/025/2013 00:25:28 - INFO - Checking header
05/025/2013 00:25:28 - INFO - Ending flash session
05/025/2013 00:25:28 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
05/025/2013 00:25:28 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
05/025/2013 00:25:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/025/2013 00:25:30 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/025/2013 00:25:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
s1tool
Welcome to S1 tool.
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "r8A033"
SOFTWARE AID: FFFF
LOADER AID: DEAD
FATAL ERROR [ SECURITY_CLASS, SIN_header_verification_failed ]
error while uploading HDR block
LOADER NOT STARTED
Elapsed:6 secs.
PROCEDURE STOPPED BY USER
Can I do something about it or to throw it ?
brick fix x10
1-download sony erricson update service
2-accept the dialogue box
3-choose phone model and do according to it.
this will erase ur data and there will be no root in it
it just getting a new life again.
Doesn't work even after downloading update service.
The update service asks me to click on mount sd card option on my phone but can't do that as my phone is dead.
I was updating my phone and it stopped midway due to low battery..it just shows a caution sybol when I start it. please help!!
It works on my case. I flashed my X10 to cm10 last night and messed up the kernel. The phone was stucked on the boot up screen. I used the Sony Update service to restore the phone back to GB 2.3, then restarted the whole process and it worked.
During the update process, it didn’t ask for the SD card. I have my 16GB SD card in my phone all the time during the update. Not sure if that will make any difference. Worth a try.
Hi sir, do you have time? I cant figure out what is wrong with my x10. When i try to flash those Generic Stock Rom, i get to have errors flashing. It aborts sometime when flashing system.sin and other sin depending on the tft file... i dunno what version my phone is but my pc detects it with flashmode. When im using Seus, it fails flashing in about 90% of the process... when booting my phone, just a quick vibrate with green flashes once. Do u have skype account? Hope u have time and can help me. Most of the links in xda our outdated. And i know my phone is outdated too. Thanks and more power
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.
SmG67 said:
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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.
SmG67 said:
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:
Code:
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!