Hy guys . I`m sick with 2.3.7 getting so bugged so i decided flashing my ST 25i . Since i don`t want to lose my original firmware i must first do a backup . I searched how to backup but the tutorial with SUS
"a) if you do not want to lose warranty of your phone, first thing you have to do is to backup your original customization
b) download Sony Update Service (SUS) and reinstall firmware of your phone (backup your data first)
c) after that, go to SUS folder in Program Files and search for folder db/some Number/blob_fs, there you find 3 files, which names start FILE
d) download latest XPERIA Flashtool from here
e) paste the three files, which names start FILE, from blob_fs folder to folder „Firmware“ included in the XPERIA Flashtool
f) open the Flashtool, click on Advanced, choose decrypt files and put all three files from blob_fs folder to the right columm
g) click ok and after approx. one minute a pop up Window will appear via Flashtool
h) mark all files and transfer them to the right column, than fill in a box in the right upper corner (fill in what you want, it is just for you)
i) now click ok and Flashtool will create backup of your original firmware customization, that you can anytime flash to your phone "
does not work for me . I`m stuck at SUS . I connect my phone in flash mode but SUS tells me that there is no other software for my phone , and i don`t have a "Next" button like in Youtube tutorial : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB77gWRUI_A . So guys please tell me if you know , how can i backup my Software ???
Why don't you try to make a backup using CWM??
I got a bad news from service center , in India they say that if u update via SEUS u void your warranty ....As per them it deletes some 'p' file in system which will be traced easily on warranty claim and warranty will stand cancelled.....
Now I am not sure about this as never heard from any other person.
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jass8669 said:
I got a bad news from service center , in India they say that if u update via SEUS u void your warranty ....As per them it deletes some 'p' file in system which will be traced easily on warranty claim and warranty will stand cancelled.....
Now I am not sure about this as never heard from any other person.
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Absolutely untrue buddy...I updated my cousin's X10 mini using SEUS .Later when it was bricked(not due to SEUS )service centre repaired it without any ado.
Yea so i guess the best option is CWM ...
@jass8669 i don`t think that's true
Since u have an experience so its confirmed to my relief that we can update via SEUS... maybe the service center guy was confusing it with flashing unofficial custom roms.
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Mmm . After a few more research , i`ve found that there isn`t any CWM for GB ?
So , i ask you again . Is there any way to backup my stock firmware ?
My phone software : 1254-3522_6.0.B.3.188 Generic - USER
Hmm..Do you have stock B.3.184 fw?If so flash only the kernel in flash mode.Then download and flash the B.184 kernel with CWM 6 posted under Xperia U Android Development by arnob_xperia(I can't post links as I'm new here).........
EDIT:Here's the link for B.184 kernel: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?vf3vpl3ovd4803l
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Hello all
I have been playing around with custom roms and using generic basebands, but lately I need to get back to SE's carrier-specific 2.1 because I believe I have some local carrier settings that I need in order to properly send long sms and mmses. I've used SEUS successfully in the past to repair/reflash.
However after starting up SEUS for the first time in some time, it scans and checks my phone in flash mode and then tells me I have the latest software, but there is no repair button, only an 'exit' that when clicked closes SEUS. I recall vaguely that there used to be an option to repair or reflash? Can anyone help me by giving me some instructions as to how I can reflash using SEUS? Is there some button that I missed? Or is there no such option in the latest version of SEUS?
thanks very mch in advance!
PS I'm not using PC companion as every time I try to repair, after going into flash mode and it says it is 'downloading' the update, it always tells me that 'there is no software available for your phone right now' midway into the process.
Have u used flashtool before? U can use it to get back to 2.1. Its in the development section of the x10 forum. Its on page 1 or 2. Sorry i would post it but i am away from the computer. There is a howto guide by rendeiro2005 inside the flashtool link. Good luck. Will help u wen i get up in the morning lol
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...Or, maybe you will find your operators' firmware here and follow the steps in the thread to flash it.
NB! Note that it is 1.6 firm, but after flash u can update to 2.1 in the normal way trough SEUS or PCC.
Yeah I used flashtool in place of seus for flashing eventually, but I need a carrier-specific fw.
Thanks G-face for the link but there isn't a Singapore one. Is there no way to reflash using SEUS now?
t3ej4y said:
Yeah I used flashtool in place of seus for flashing eventually, but I need a carrier-specific fw.
Thanks G-face for the link but there isn't a Singapore one. Is there no way to reflash using SEUS now?
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Seus i believe will give u the latest firmware. It wont put u back at 1.6 if ur phone is already debranded. Sorry i cant help u. I didnt know ur carrier had its very specific firmware. If i come across the help u need i will post it.
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what rom are you running on? i had exactly the same problem a couple of days ago with beta4 installed.
you need to get back to any 2.1 stock rom, then the SE update sw will let you repair your phone.
i had an old xrecovery-backup from the latest update to bb .54, i flashed that via xrec and then it was no problem to repair with pc companion...
I think you can search for the last files SEUS downloaded for you and then flash them back with flashtool, e.g. in my case SEUS downloaded 2 big files to C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs
One of them is ~150Mb and the other ~15Mb.
Then all you have to do is decrypt them with flashtool and create a bundle to be ready to go. I hope that works for you.
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Hello all
I have been playing around with custom roms and using generic basebands, but lately I need to get back to SE's carrier-specific 2.1 because I believe I have some local carrier settings that I need in order to properly send long sms and mmses. I've used SEUS successfully in the past to repair/reflash.
However after starting up SEUS for the first time in some time, it scans and checks my phone in flash mode and then tells me I have the latest software, but there is no repair button, only an 'exit' that when clicked closes SEUS. I recall vaguely that there used to be an option to repair or reflash? Can anyone help me by giving me some instructions as to how I can reflash using SEUS? Is there some button that I missed? Or is there no such option in the latest version of SEUS?
thanks very mch in advance!
PS I'm not using PC companion as every time I try to repair, after going into flash mode and it says it is 'downloading' the update, it always tells me that 'there is no software available for your phone right now' midway into the process.
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I think I encountered this issue when I tried to play around with the SI number. I managed to get back to my original firmware when I changed my SI number to World Generic, then repair the firmware via SEUS then root and then change back the SI number to Singapore one.
Try this and let me know if it works for you.
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I think I encountered this issue when I tried to play around with the SI number. I managed to get back to my original firmware when I changed my SI number to World Generic, then repair the firmware via SEUS then root and then change back the SI number to Singapore one.
Try this and let me know if it works for you.
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+1) use the app root explorer, set to R/W, and long press on build.prop file, and open in text editor. Then edit the CDA number from generic back to Singapore. It is repeated twice maybe three times. For example, the x10a global generic is 1234 - 4820, and to change back to X10a Brazil is 1234 - 4836. Save and close changes. Reboot phone.
Find the folder where you saved the Update Service on your pc. Go into the folder and delete the contents of "db" folder. This will wipe any data so Update Service will have to reread your device and download the appropriate firmware for repair software.
Turn off phone. Run SEUS. It Will say that you already have the latest software. REPAIR ANYWAY. DONE!
Below is the link to the thread with all the CDA numbers and detailed instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-824711.html
prathaban said:
I think I encountered this issue when I tried to play around with the SI number. I managed to get back to my original firmware when I changed my SI number to World Generic, then repair the firmware via SEUS then root and then change back the SI number to Singapore one.
Try this and let me know if it works for you.
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I'll try that tomorrow, looks promising thanks!
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+1) use the app root explorer, set to R/W, and long press on build.prop file, and open in text editor. Then edit the CDA number from generic back to Singapore. It is repeated twice maybe three times. For example, the x10a global generic is 1234 - 4820, and to change back to X10a Brazil is 1234 - 4836. Save and close changes. Reboot phone.
Find the folder where you saved the Update Service on your pc. Go into the folder and delete the contents of "db" folder. This will wipe any data so Update Service will have to reread your device and download the appropriate firmware for repair software.
Turn off phone. Run SEUS. It Will say that you already have the latest software. REPAIR ANYWAY. DONE!
Below is the link to the thread with all the CDA numbers and detailed instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-824711.html
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I was just gonna ask for detailed instructions on how to do it thank you for the precise and detailed help! Will and post if it works
Hm I can't seem to find the SI or CDA numbers in my build.prop, can anyone help? I'm using tripnmiui ver 1.0.0 based on froyo 2.2.1, if it's any help
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Hm I can't seem to find the SI or CDA numbers in my build.prop, can anyone help? I'm using tripnmiui ver 1.0.0 based on froyo 2.2.1, if it's any help
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Um, That's because your not running Sony Ericsson firmware anymore.
To get back to stock 2.1 either "repair software" via SEUS or PC Companion, or restore your xRecovery backup if you made one.
There doesn't seem to be a 'repair software' option for me in SEUS, after checking phone in flash mode the only thing I get is 'exit' :/
Ok, then use flash tool 0.2.9 and flash global generic firmwar. Both found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Then you can root with the flash tool, and then modify build.prop.
agenJBM...
my x10mini pro stuck at "SONY ERICSSON" logo' after i recovery and install for new ROM.
can i re.flash my phone with SEUS?
Thank's
ableh.X10black said:
agenJBM...
my x10mini pro stuck at "SONY ERICSSON" logo' after i recovery and install for new ROM.
can i re.flash my phone with SEUS?
Thank's
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It's been a while for me, but repair software via SEUS should work.
My play is bricked, after unlocking the bootloader, i did an OTA update that says theres an update, 1.84. after download and starting the update, my phone restarted and hangs there for a long time. Than screen turns off. From than on, I'm unable to on the phone.
SEUS can detect my phone but doesnt allow me to flash, stating I have modified files in the phone.
Flashtools can detect my phone. i created a flashable file from files created by someone in the general section and i couldnt flash.
Someone please help.
Thanks!
I tried extracting my firmware myself by using my fren's play and using the PC companion to do a "repair" but in the midst of the update, the prog prompts that the software in unable to install and run..... something like that.....
My device is bricked too I have no phone to use for about one week now. Can anyone help us please.
Does any of you guys have the files grabbed from SEUS?
Will try and see if I can make a suitable file in FTF format for flashtool that you can try.
I can as I have a spare set from my friend.
I cant grab from SEUS cos it states I have modified files and wont let me flash.
When trying to do a repair using PC companion, it states there is no files available for the phone now.......
Is there really differences in hk and uk sets? or maybe theres someting that can be edited or added to the uk generic flash file to make it work.....
teckhwee said:
I can as I have a spare set from my friend.
I cant grab from SEUS cos it states I have modified files and wont let me flash.
When trying to do a repair using PC companion, it states there is no files available for the phone now.......
Is there really differences in hk and uk sets? or maybe theres someting that can be edited or added to the uk generic flash file to make it work.....
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I don't think there is an issue between the two versions.! But it would make sense to test this. So if you can get the blobfs files, we can try. Can you upload somewhere, and post or pm a link.
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I'm unable to get any files as stated above..... maybe gotta wait til SE has an updated firmware....
I really dont know what i have done to my phone. 1 year ago i downloaded and flashed 2.2.1 to 2.2.2 or whatever it is with Freex10 flash. Now i wanted to just unroot everything and bring it back to original settings. I started xrecovery and tried to do the backup from last year but it was some md5 error.
So I just tried everything in xrecovery and now nothing is working Its stuck at the Sony Ericsson logo. What should i do? I am completely LOST and have NO IDEA at ALL.
I just want to get everything back to normal.
Flash back to 2.1 generic firmware using flashtool.
You'll need to find the 2.1 firmware on Google(its an xda thread). Then via flash tool flash that firmware. Now everything should work.
I hope you know how to put your phone in flash mode
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Just use seus to get back to stock (Sony Ericsson update service)
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Just Download this file(It is a rar file)....." http://www.mediafire.com/?cy2fdfb12zebic1 "
extract the rar Using winrar (If dont have winrar here in the link: http://www.rarlab.com/rar/wrar410.exe ).......
Install the SEUS(the extracted software)......
It will update itself.........
accept the tirms.......of the software.......
Select ur x10...hit next....on the software an x10 with usb instruction will b flashed
power off the phone...
then holding the back button insert the usb.....(these instruction will all b flashing on the software on ur pc...)
it will take some time to download ur phone software....(depending on ur internet speed)....
then it will install it...
u r done ur phone will b as fresh as a new one......
GD tc....
hit thenks if it helped.....
flash new firmwave with flashtool all will be well )
Hello,
today I wanted to restore a CWM restore on my neo V (.587), but i forgot that backup IS GINGERBREAD. Now the phone is softbricked. Flashtool is stuck at around 13% (system.sin) and SUS also cannot succesfully flash. I googled for solutions, but haven't found any. Alsom my bootloader is locked (unlockable). I tried flashing two different 587 FTFs, none flashed. Also, should i check or uncheck the final verification? Please help me! :crying:
After restoring the backup,of GB you can just flash a GB kernel ... This soft brick is caused as you had ics kernel on a GB Rom which won't boot!
Try flashing a GB kernel .... Instead of whole Rom ...
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Ghostfreak NB said:
After restoring the backup,of GB you can just flash a GB kernel ... This soft brick is caused as you had ics kernel on a GB Rom which won't boot!
Try flashing a GB kernel .... Instead of whole Rom ...
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I already half-flashed (stuck at ending flash session at 14%) ICS with flashtool so i,m afraid that won't help me.
By the way, will Sony repair it? How expensive will the repair be? :crying:
Re-Flash .587 fw using flashtool and flash stock ics kernel... Ull gt ur phone to boot... If u havent unlocked ur bootloader use pc companion and repair it
Press thanks if I helped
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Kecal79 said:
By the way, will Sony repair it? How expensive will the repair be? :crying:
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It shouldn't cost you if you've warranty!
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was rooted, used flashtool on it. No more warranty.
Kecal79 said:
Also, should i check or uncheck the final verification? Please help me! :crying:
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You should uncheck final verification..I know u've tried twice..but try again..nd use a diff usb port..
Kecal79 said:
was rooted, used flashtool on it. No more warranty.
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Since they can't turn on phone in this condition, meaning first they need to flash it, root will be gone after that.
And you won't do anything stupid like telling them you used some unofficial program for flash, right? .
So there is no way they will know you root it and used flashtool.
And now about your problem. Are you using latest flashtool?
Can you show us log of flashing?
And what is exact problem when you try flashing it with sony update service?
Madfysh said:
Since they can't turn on phone in this condition, meaning first they need to flash it, root will be gone after that.
And you won't do anything stupid like telling them you used some unofficial program for flash, right? .
So there is no way they will know you root it and used flashtool.
And now about your problem. Are you using latest flashtool?
Can you show us log of flashing?
And what is exact problem when you try flashing it with sony update service?
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Okay, will try to flash again. The log looks perfectly okay, as usual, but while flashing system.sin, it freezes for a few minutes (at 14%), and says Ending flash session and will stay at this message forever. I'm on Flashtool 0.9.8.0, and i guess i won't try to flash it again. I'm bringing it to a repair center (is that the right word? my english is not the best). And the phone CAN be turned on, but will only show the Sony screen and then the "orange triangle and a phone" screen. Guess they won't find out about the flashtool, I'll just say that I was updathing via SUS (in fact, it WAS the last thing i was doing with my phone ) and they'll hopefully fix it. Thanks for your help, next time I'll update my Flashtool.
If you haven't took your phone to a repair center yet, try this (i had the same problem):
Try reinstalling the drivers flash tool needs to recognize your phone.
If that didn't work, try another PC or another Windows. Sometimes the problem is pc, not the phone.
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SIMMORSAL said:
If you haven't took your phone to a repair center yet, try this (i had the same problem):
Try reinstalling the drivers flash tool needs to recognize your phone.
If that didn't work, try another PC or another Windows. Sometimes the problem is pc, not the phone.
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Tried two PCs, updated drivers a billion times. No luck. But the phone is already in a repair center. Thank you guys anyway.
Hi, i have an Xperia U (ST25a) since yesterday.
It has Android GB 2.3.7 and i want to upgrade it to ICS 4.0.4 but i'm having some troubles.
I want to try firmware "Xperia U (ST25i)_6.1.1.B.1.89_ICS_4.0.4_Tim_Italy" and when i want to excluide BASEBAND i can't do it, even i can't choose Wipe.
What i'm doing wrong or what do i have to do?
I let you a pic.
Anyone?
choose the firmware then you will find a tick next the baseband . just tick it out
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Update flashtool plz
If i choose the firmware this image appear, but i'm afraid to connect the phone because it may start flashing.
By the way, i have flashtool v0.9.10.1, how can i update it? i can't see any file or option to do that.
HEROEdelREVES said:
If i choose the firmware this image appear, but i'm afraid to connect the phone because it may start flashing.
By the way, i have flashtool v0.9.10.1, how can i update it? i can't see any file or option to do that.
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Its latest flashtool no need to update
When u select any ftf on flashtool
U can exclude several parts like kernel, data, system... Can u try it on a different pc and report back
Also flashing wont start unless u connect the swtiched off phone to pc with vol down button pressed
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