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Hi guys,
I've got a big problem, I've used "format/system" in xRecovery and now when I reboot, I'm only getting the Sony Ericsson logo. I did a backup on SDcard but I'm a Mac user so I've used Crossover to use SEUS and try to restore. The problem is the phone isn't detected, only the green LED is turn on but nothing happen on the Mac...
I'm gonna try on PC, but if you can help me ... it will be great !!
(Sorry guys for my english, but I'm a french student who spend more time on his X10 than in english class !)
I think you use flashtool and flash a 2.1 firmware
Flash Tool
2.1 Firmware can also be found in the flashtool post.
Can you use xRecovery after this problem?
If so, why don't you restore the backup that you have made ?
kozxmartt said:
Can you use xRecovery after this problem?
If so, why don't you restore the backup that you have made ?
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I think the format erases the xrec. In this case, as the colleague up there told him flashtool is the solution.
G-FACE said:
I think the format erases the xrec. In this case, as the colleague up there told him flashtool is the solution.
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no, nothing done from the xrecovery erases xrecovery..!! anyways you can use flashtool..!!
Thanks a lot guys, it works !
same problem here but i have tried flash tool many time.what shall i do?
Hi jojooo89,
I suppose crossover might not help you in flashing even thought it might detect the phone after some tinkering.
flashing works only on windows either throught SEUS or flashtool...
the reason being usbflash.dll is only on windows.
jojooo89 said:
Hi guys,
I've got a big problem, I've used "format/system" in xRecovery and now when I reboot, I'm only getting the Sony Ericsson logo. I did a backup on SDcard but I'm a Mac user so I've used Crossover to use SEUS and try to restore. The problem is the phone isn't detected, only the green LED is turn on but nothing happen on the Mac...
I'm gonna try on PC, but if you can help me ... it will be great !!
(Sorry guys for my english, but I'm a french student who spend more time on his X10 than in english class !)
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christos3290 said:
same problem here but i have tried flash tool many time.what shall i do?
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If you can still get into x-recovery, you could try mounting your SD card, copying over a ROM and then installing it with x-recovery
kaisan1 said:
no, nothing done from the xrecovery erases xrecovery..!! anyways you can use flashtool..!!
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This is not true. In 'Partition Tools' there is a 'Format System' option that formats everything including the system files/folders. Since XRecovery files are in the 'System' folder using this option removes XRecovery. There is a warning in the XRecovey thread to never use this option without having another system image to replace it with.
I would assume based on that warning though that there is some way to replace the system but thats a question for Z.
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If I (or anyone for that matter!) help you, dont be afraid to press THANKS!
Yeap, i believe i'm screwed. i did that and well... my /system files are screwed.
if my battery is dead and i cant charge it from the phone what shall i do??
are you using a wall charger?
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its something which i plug on the wall socket and then the usb is connected on that. no matter how many hours i leave it to charge as soon as i unplug the usb my phone turns off
jojooo89 said:
Thanks a lot guys, it works !
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How did you fix the problem?
ballebel said:
How did you fix the problem?
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Use flashtool and flash the generic firmware.
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ballebel said:
How did you fix the problem?
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Hzu said:
Use flashtool and flash the generic firmware.
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Exactly, it worked perfect for me !
I format the system of my X8
Me too, I format the system of my Sony X8 with the Xrecovery and now when I reboot, I'm only getting the Sony Ericsson logo.
How can I repair the X8 smartphone? with flashtool and generic firmware?
where can I find that software?
system format, cannot flash
Hey everyone!
I have a huge problem. I tried to update my OS from cm10 5.1 kernel v16 to cm10 8.1 kernel v18.
I used system format, and when I start my phone it just showed me CM10 logo.
I tried to flash to stock verision, somehow I managed it, but now SE logo on my phone, and I can not flash again, because when I flash my phone it's starting itselfs automatically, so the flashing stops
Could someone help me? I hope you could understand what I wrote.
Thanks
Csabci
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Csabci85 said:
Hey everyone!
I have a huge problem. I tried to update my OS from cm10 5.1 kernel v16 to cm10 8.1 kernel v18.
I used system format, and when I start my phone it just showed me CM10 logo.
I tried to flash to stock verision, somehow I managed it, but now SE logo on my phone, and I can not flash again, because when I flash my phone it's starting itselfs automatically, so the flashing stops
Could someone help me? I hope you could understand what I wrote.
Thanks
Csabci
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Do you hold back button while flashing?
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Hello
I've installed the [ROM] MiniCM7-2.1.9 following this steps
i've previously installed a CWM
restart in recovery
wiped data/reset factory
wiped battery
wiped all ...
install Rom
install gapp
and now my phone doesn't goes to recovery and all i get is a black screen whit "Sony Ericsson" legend
please some help.
i post here, because i haven't permissions to post in the developer forum asking for help in the thread
sorry about my bad english
Did you unlock your bootloader using Flashtool?
You also need the latest version of nAa kernel installed.
Thanks for the answer
I didn't unlock my bootloader using Flashtool i haven't do that before and didn't read the installing instructions for doing that my fault
and didn't installed nAa kernel, because i think didn't need to install the kernel obligatorily
is anything i can do to solve this problem ??
You do need the nAa kernel to run MiniCM7, it just won't work without it. Next time you think about installing a rom, make sure you read all the instructions first. Especially if you're using custom kernels as that's a good way to give your phone a real hard brick.
What you've got is a soft brick. The phone still works, it just doesn't work as a phone. A hard brick is when your phone doesn't do anything at all. Which is bad.
All you need to do is download and use Sony Ericsson Update Service. This updates your phone to the latest, official firmware. If it complains that you already have it, choose the option to reinstall it anyway.
This will wipe all the data on your phone, but not your sdcard, so you'll lose your contacts, sms's, etc but you backed up anyway, didn't you?
thanks Ticklefish for the answer
i did that and now i've my phone back =D
Mine wont do that :-/
When i follow your steps Ticklefish i cant connect to the phone. it pops up with a message that tells me to pull down the status line which i cant because i only gets to the Sony Ericsson boot logo.
Got any tips for me?
thanks in advance
-Nikolaj
@niko5878..
which rom are u using?
may be i can help..
Niko5878 said:
When i follow your steps Ticklefish i cant connect to the phone. it pops up with a message that tells me to pull down the status line which i cant because i only gets to the Sony Ericsson boot logo.
Got any tips for me?
thanks in advance
-Nikolaj
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Is your phone in download mode when you get that message? And is it SEUS you're using or PC Companion?
Sent from my U20i using XDA App
I am usin PC-Companion,
but after severals trys i made it work, so thats just briliant, you saved my smartphone
Awesome forum!
Thanks alot Ticklefish!
Yashu1019 said:
@niko5878..
which rom are u using?
may be i can help..
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I think i was using the same as in this thread, that might e why it failed, but i'll just start rooting my phone now, and then wait and see
i'll just search around x10 forum to check out some tutorials, but thanks anyway
hey guys, this is my first time i would say i bricked my phone. i need someone to help me my phone has been in 'coma' for nearly 2 days now.
so this happened when i try to apply this mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044 and after i carelessly copied framework-res.apk to system/framework using root explorer without setting the correct permissions, my phone automatically shuts off and try to restart but it failed, it stucked on the big sony ericsson logo and 'sony ericsson' text.
i have pull out the battery hundred times and try to reboot my phone normally but it didnt worked it still stucked on the sony ericsson logo.
so can anyone help me please...
what tools/application should i get to fix this?
first of all, i dont want to wipe/lose/factory reset my phone memory data because that would make my phone contacts gone which i never ever want to happen. so please is it possible to backup my contacts somewhere else if wiping is the answer at least??
okay i took a lot of time to type this and hoping someone give me an answer
Hi, what is your model no? and you rooted it?
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i use sk17i mini pro as mentioned above and yes it is obviously rooted
Congratulations, you have felt the power of customizing Android for the first
Actually, one way to fix this now, is to get back to fully stock firmware.
The second way would be to unlock bootloader, install a custom kernel, enter recovery and use Fix Permissions option. Unfortunately, not all Recoveries have this, only some versions of ClockworkMod Recovery. I have used many kernels on my LWW and only some of these included this option and I can't remember which one had, which not.
Someguyfromhell said:
Congratulations, you have felt the power of customizing Android for the first
Actually, one way to fix this now, is to get back to fully stock firmware.
The second way would be to unlock bootloader, install a custom kernel, enter recovery and use Fix Permissions option. Unfortunately, not all Recoveries have this, only some versions of ClockworkMod Recovery. I have used many kernels on my LWW and only some of these included this option and I can't remember which one had, which not.
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actually, i have been in android customization for so long already when im still using my sold lg optimus one a year ago. i have flash a custom roms and kernels on that phone a lot of times so im not new on android customization at all.
i stayed away from customizing my sony ericsson phone cause its a bit different and hard here espeially when it comes to unlocking bootloader and that stuff
back to the real topic, so what tools do i need to get back to fully new stock firmware, remember, i cant boot my phone.
and how about my contacts, messages, will it be gone? omg i dont want it to be gone. please help me to make my phone boot normally without nothing lose especially my contacts
someone help me asap please, i feel bad for my phone just sitting there cant boot and cant do anything. its been 2 days i didnt use my phone!!
Izzy Stinson said:
actually, i have been in android customization for so long already when im still using my sold lg optimus one a year ago. i have flash a custom roms and kernels on that phone a lot of times so im not new on android customization at all.
i stayed away from customizing my sony ericsson phone cause its a bit different and hard here espeially when it comes to unlocking bootloader and that stuff
back to the real topic, so what tools do i need to get back to fully new stock firmware, remember, i cant boot my phone.
and how about my contacts, messages, will it be gone? omg i dont want it to be gone. please help me to make my phone boot normally without nothing lose especially my contacts
someone help me asap please, i feel bad for my phone just sitting there cant boot and cant do anything. its been 2 days i didnt use my phone!!
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If contacts is too important for you and you have no backups, then go for the 2nd way - Unlock bootloader and install a custom kernel, which offers the Fix Permissions option.
I will check the Update Service, if Repair option will erase user data or not, currently updating my phone.
EDIT: Yes, removes all data.
Someguyfromhell said:
If contacts is too important for you and you have no backups, then go for the 2nd way - Unlock bootloader and install a custom kernel, which offers the Fix Permissions option.
I will check the Update Service, if Repair option will erase user data or not, currently updating my phone.
EDIT: Yes, removes all data.
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okay okay i got a good news, i got my contacts backup month ago using smscontactsbackup app.
alright now, what if contacts is not important anymore and what is the 1st way?
btw how about flashtool? can i flash a new stock rom without wiping data, i think theres an option for that. but im not sure if its possible to use flashtool while my phone is off
Izzy Stinson said:
okay okay i got a good news, i got my contacts backup month ago using smscontactsbackup app.
alright now, what if contacts is not important anymore and what is the 1st way?
btw how about flashtool? can i flash a new stock rom without wiping data, i think theres an option for that. but im not sure if its possible to use flashtool while my phone is off
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If you can access flashmode, then your okay. Just flash stock firmware.
Will check Flashtool option.
Yep, you're correct, Flashtool has option to not wipe user data.
Someguyfromhell said:
If you can access flashmode, then your okay. Just flash stock firmware.
Will check Flashtool option.
Yep, you're correct, Flashtool has option to not wipe user data.
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nice. btw can you tell me step by step how to access flashmode using flashtool to flash a fresh stock rom?
i havent use it in a long time.
most importantly, can i use flashtool while my phone is off??
Izzy Stinson said:
nice. btw can you tell me step by step how to access flashmode using flashtool to flash a fresh stock rom?
i havent use it in a long time.
most importantly, can i use flashtool while my phone is off??
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Flashmode - Turn off phone, connect USB cable to your computer, hold down Volume DOWN button and connect USB cable to your phone.
Flashtool guide is in my tutorial.
Someguyfromhell said:
Flashmode - Turn off phone, connect USB cable to your computer, hold down Volume DOWN button and connect USB cable to your phone.
Flashtool guide is in my tutorial.
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i cant find your tutorial. link?
this will do? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
or maybe i should try what this guy says?
"Follow this guide External rooting guide but in steps 5 and 12 instead of "rootxperia.zip" use "mini_mod_v1.8.zip". Once you have phone fully booted I suggest to install CWM recovery mode (you probably don't have it now) - CWM installation file - run install-cwm1.cmd and follow the onscreen instructions. Then you will be able to enter CWM recovery via volume down button during booting."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044&page=40
Izzy Stinson said:
i cant find your tutorial. link?
this will do? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
or maybe i should try what this guy says?
"Follow this guide External rooting guide but in steps 5 and 12 instead of "rootxperia.zip" use "mini_mod_v1.8.zip". Once you have phone fully booted I suggest to install CWM recovery mode (you probably don't have it now) - CWM installation file - run install-cwm1.cmd and follow the onscreen instructions. Then you will be able to enter CWM recovery via volume down button during booting."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044&page=40
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i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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You should probably get a backup app and backup your stuff or either root again and install CWM and backup that way
Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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Well he forgot to tell you that the first boot after every new 'fresh' flash required a little time for the phone to boot because it create cache at the boot animation...
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Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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which guide did you use i i have u20 model and mine is stuck on the white sony screen i cant boot into flash mode cause the phone turns on as soon as i plug it in to the comp i just baught this phone i wasnt even gonna touch it but it only has 2.1 and i cant install anything i have no sleep so i need to know if this neo tutorial will unlock my phone 4 hrs and still on the screen its prolly gonna die soon
plz help me thanks in advance gents
Actually, i think you could've salvaged your phone without the need of flashing it... If you had access to CWM, you could've put framework file into zip file and flash it with CWM. It helped me once when i got stuck in bootloop after failed installation of a mod
maso321 said:
which guide did you use i i have u20 model and mine is stuck on the white sony screen i cant boot into flash mode cause the phone turns on as soon as i plug it in to the comp i just baught this phone i wasnt even gonna touch it but it only has 2.1 and i cant install anything i have no sleep so i need to know if this neo tutorial will unlock my phone 4 hrs and still on the screen its prolly gonna die soon
plz help me thanks in advance gents
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its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
Izzy Stinson said:
its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
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do you know where i may get the software from ?
WORKED LIKE A CHARM !! thank you attemp number 2!
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Izzy Stinson said:
its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
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you my friend are a dangous man !! flashing it now thanks again i got the stock rom
Problem Resolved
I think that is a bootloop problem , you can try this method. It helps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4nfePh0KQc&feature=plcp
I also had this same problem when installing hybrom v17 with lock bootloader and stock kernel. It helped me a lot. Hit thanks if I helped
Hello guys, i had finally made up my mind to root my xperia neo V, i learnt that i have to "Downgrade to 0.42" version and then root my phone, so i downloaded .42 firmware and latest version of Flashtool i.e 0.9.1.0 , i did all steps correclty, checked all checkboxes correctly, at 13% that flashing is simply stuck, no messages nothing,
so i tried with another version of Flashtool, i,e 0.6.8.0, but that also went in Vain, same stuck at 13%, this is the log,
it gets stuck at system.sin,
i tried checking, 'Exclude System' and then flashed, then it gets flashed upto 100%, but while booting phone is stuck @ 'Sony Logo',
another thing i want to tell is, "Already when i bought this phone it had .62 version installed in it, no .42" , it this the reason for not successful flashing?
my phone is completely dead guys, please help me ASAP, pleading you all, please. i have also posted in talksonymobile.com, please somebody help me, please guys
thunderstorm20 said:
Hello guys, i had finally made up my mind to root my xperia neo V, i learnt that i have to "Downgrade to 0.42" version and then root my phone, so i downloaded .42 firmware and latest version of Flashtool i.e 0.9.1.0 , i did all steps correclty, checked all checkboxes correctly, at 13% that flashing is simply stuck, no messages nothing,
so i tried with another version of Flashtool, i,e 0.6.8.0, but that also went in Vain, same stuck at 13%, this is the log,
it gets stuck at system.sin,
i tried checking, 'Exclude System' and then flashed, then it gets flashed upto 100%, but while booting phone is stuck @ 'Sony Logo',
another thing i want to tell is, "Already when i bought this phone it had .62 version installed in it, no .42" , it this the reason for not successful flashing?
my phone is completely dead guys, please help me ASAP, pleading you all, please. i have also posted in talksonymobile.com, please somebody help me, please guys
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did you tried other ' USB ' port ?
is the USB-Cable original or NoName ! ?
any AntiVirus active ? < -- switch off !
you don't have to flash ' 42 ', you can flash any current ROM !
what about the BooLoader ?
good luck !
greetings
thunderstorm20 said:
Hello guys, i had finally made up my mind to root my xperia neo V, i learnt that i have to "Downgrade to 0.42" version and then root my phone, so i downloaded .42 firmware and latest version of Flashtool i.e 0.9.1.0 , i did all steps correclty, checked all checkboxes correctly, at 13% that flashing is simply stuck, no messages nothing,
so i tried with another version of Flashtool, i,e 0.6.8.0, but that also went in Vain, same stuck at 13%, this is the log,
it gets stuck at system.sin,
i tried checking, 'Exclude System' and then flashed, then it gets flashed upto 100%, but while booting phone is stuck @ 'Sony Logo',
another thing i want to tell is, "Already when i bought this phone it had .62 version installed in it, no .42" , it this the reason for not successful flashing?
my phone is completely dead guys, please help me ASAP, pleading you all, please. i have also posted in talksonymobile.com, please somebody help me, please guys
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First of all just make sure that you have installed the drivers for your device.. If not then go to C:Flashtool/drivers
Then, as you said you checked all checkboxes.. You don't need to do that!
Just check on the following, wipe data, wipe cache, wipe apps log..
Trust me I have flashed firmware like 100 times using this method and it has worked correctly!
Do as I said!
All the best!
CooSeeS said:
did you tried other ' USB ' port ?
is the USB-Cable original or NoName ! ?
any AntiVirus active ? < -- switch off !
you don't have to flash ' 42 ', you can flash any current ROM !
what about the BooLoader ?
good luck !
greetings
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cable is original bro, it is charger cum usb cable given by Sony, and i tried other usb ports also, but it actually flashes other small small files, but fails when it comes to system.sin, and im trying to flash .42 because i can root my phone only through that, if thr are other methods pls mention dude.
iamdchosen1 said:
First of all just make sure that you have installed the drivers for your device.. If not then go to C:Flashtool/drivers
Then, as you said you checked all checkboxes.. You don't need to do that!
Just check on the following, wipe data, wipe cache, wipe apps log..
Trust me I have flashed firmware like 100 times using this method and it has worked correctly!
Do as I said!
All the best!
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i manually installed all the drivers dude, i tried all combinations of the Check boxes, none worked, im worried
thunderstorm20 said:
Hello guys, i had finally made up my mind to root my xperia neo V, i learnt that i have to "Downgrade to 0.42" version and then root my phone, so i downloaded .42 firmware and latest version of Flashtool i.e 0.9.1.0 , i did all steps correclty, checked all checkboxes correctly, at 13% that flashing is simply stuck, no messages nothing,
so i tried with another version of Flashtool, i,e 0.6.8.0, but that also went in Vain, same stuck at 13%, this is the log,
it gets stuck at system.sin,
i tried checking, 'Exclude System' and then flashed, then it gets flashed upto 100%, but while booting phone is stuck @ 'Sony Logo',
another thing i want to tell is, "Already when i bought this phone it had .62 version installed in it, no .42" , it this the reason for not successful flashing?
my phone is completely dead guys, please help me ASAP, pleading you all, please. i have also posted in talksonymobile.com, please somebody help me, please guys
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is only happening with .42 ?
maybe the file is corrupted
did u download it by download accelerators ?
if it was .zip or .rar try repair option in winrar
u dont need to downgrade to .42 to root it you cant root .62 it by flashing attachment via cwm
download .62 and flash that and root it with the attachment
hossein7292 said:
is only happening with .42 ?
maybe the file is corrupted
did u download it by download accelerators ?
if it was .zip or .rar try repair option in winrar
u dont need to downgrade to .42 to root it you cant root .62 it by flashing attachment via cwm
download .62 and flash that and root it with the attachment
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How will he boot into CWM without having root access?! Only if he has unlocked bootloader!
iamdchosen1 said:
How will he boot into CWM without having root access?! Only if he has unlocked bootloader!
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Unlocked bootloader = able to install custom kernels.
Custom kernels = cmw recovery included!!!
gregbradley said:
Unlocked bootloader = able to install custom kernels.
Custom kernels = cmw recovery included!!!
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thanx for reply
guys, i just downloaded .62 and tried flashing, badnews is , even my phones own software also is getting stuck @ same system.sin file, now im really terrified, pls help, i installed all drivers again, it is getting stuck @ same 12%, AND PLEASE TELL ME HOW MUCH MAXIMUM TIME WILL IT TAKE TO FLASH TO EITHER .62 OR .42
thunderstorm20 said:
guys, i just downloaded .63 and tried flashing, badnews is , even my phones own software also is getting stuck @ same system.sim file, now im really terrified, pls help
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Try downloading the files again, it may be corrupted a download. You may try using a different computer. You can also try flashing an ICS image.
If you still have locked bootloader you can use SUS or PC Companion to try repairing your phone.
There is another option called WotanServer but it is not free, it will cost you about 2 EUR.
PCCompanion (Or SEUS) will always fix your phone as long as you have not unlocked bootloader.
It will restore your phone to the latest "Out of the box" official firmware.
Google and download and follow the instructions.
If it says your phone already has the latest software click on "repair phone".
Remember, if you have NOT unlocked the bootloader yet you CANNOT break the phone permantly....PCCompanion will always restore it.
hey guys, its working, some how, didnt try anything new, just kept on trying all combinations, some how it worked, all thanks to you ppl, hey, if i update my OS via PC COmpanion will it get UNROOTED? first of all how to find out whether my phone is rooted or not? and if i want a rooted ICS wat shud i do? please tel me, ALL HAIL XDA, bravo to all!! love u
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hey guys, its working, some how, didnt try anything new, just kept on trying all combinations, some how it worked, all thanks to you ppl, hey, if i update my OS via PC COmpanion will it get UNROOTED? first of all how to find out whether my phone is rooted or not? and if i want a rooted ICS wat shud i do? please tel me, ALL HAIL XDA, bravo to all!! love u
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Dont forget the thanks button...
OK, what are the bottom 5 listings in the about phone section in settings...
From that we can get you rooted...
thunderstorm20 said:
hey guys, its working, some how, didnt try anything new, just kept on trying all combinations, some how it worked, all thanks to you ppl, hey, if i update my OS via PC COmpanion will it get UNROOTED? first of all how to find out whether my phone is rooted or not? and if i want a rooted ICS wat shud i do? please tel me, ALL HAIL XDA, bravo to all!! love u
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Here is a guide for rooted ICS :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683742
gregbradley said:
Dont forget the thanks button...
OK, what are the bottom 5 listings in the about phone section in settings...
From that we can get you rooted...
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thanks for letting me know abt the thanks button, and below attached are the last 5 listings,
and hey guys, i desperately wanna use USB OTG, can i use USB OTG on my ROOTED GB?
thank you
thunderstorm20 said:
thanks for letting me know abt the thanks button, and below attached are the last 5 listings,
and hey guys, i desperately wanna use USB OTG, can i use USB OTG on my ROOTED GB?
thank you
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OK, Download flashtool and use that to root and install a recovery. You can also unlock the bootloader (If you want).
Then you will be able to install any ROM you want.
As for usb otg, read it up in the theme and app section.
gregbradley said:
OK, Download flashtool and use that to root and install a recovery. You can also unlock the bootloader (If you want).
Then you will be able to install any ROM you want.
As for usb otg, read it up in the theme and app section.
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thanks for all the help dude, im off to theme section
gregbradley said:
PCCompanion (Or SEUS) will always fix your phone as long as you have not unlocked bootloader.
It will restore your phone to the latest "Out of the box" official firmware.
Google and download and follow the instructions.
If it says your phone already has the latest software click on "repair phone".
Remember, if you have NOT unlocked the bootloader yet you CANNOT break the phone permantly....PCCompanion will always restore it.
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dont bet on SEUS OR PCCompanion
They wont always be there to help you.
Once i did a wrong fashing and the phone would boot.
(i was a begginer and i had no back up)
Seus wouldn't recognize my mobile and wouldn't let me repair it.
no final verification box missing
hello guys,
Am sorry to be off topic, but I need answer to this question. I was about to use flashtool 6.9. when I discovered that the boxes for 'no final verification' and 'exclude T.A' are missing. what can I do? thanks.
Hi guys,
I'm using Xperia sola rooted phone with 4.0 and I was installing metamorph - lock theme and the phone restarted and it is going in an endless loop of resarts.
It's possible to put the phone completely off by using power & volume key combo, also i can put the device under flashboot and fastboot mode.
Kindly tell me a way outta this !!
I won't be getting a cell phone for another year I guess
@xtro55
Do you have CWM and if you do does it have adb?
Post a link to the theme file.
ChikeD said:
@xtro55
Do you have CWM and if you do does it have adb?
Post a link to the theme file.
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CWM isnt installed on my xperia sola sadly
This is the theme file : "droidpirate.com/2011/09/14/metamorph-droid-bionic-lock-slider-bionic/"
prior to this, an app named metamorph was installed.
I can put the device in flashboot/fastboot though!
Any chances that I can recover the phone?
xtro55 said:
CWM isnt installed on my xperia sola sadly
This is the theme file : "droidpirate.com/2011/09/14/metamorph-droid-bionic-lock-slider-bionic/"
prior to this, an app named metamorph was installed.
I can put the device in flashboot/fastboot though!
Any chances that I can recover the phone?
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If you bootloader is unlocked you can try flash a kernel with CWM that support adb.
If not, do you have the FTF file for the firmware that is currently installed?
I would try at first flashing system.sin only from the firmware FTF, no wipes everything else expluded.
You will lose root and other modes copied directly to /system but you should have data intact.
ChikeD said:
If you bootloader is unlocked you can try flash a kernel with CWM that support adb.
If not, do you have the FTF file for the firmware that is currently installed?
I would try at first flashing system.sin only from the firmware FTF, no wipes everything else expluded.
You will lose root and other modes copied directly to /system but you should have data intact.
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Well no CWM installed & I haven't done the unlocking of bootloader yet.
Yeah I do have these two files in my flashtool firmware folder which I used :
MT27i_6.1.1.B.1.10_KERNEL.ftf
MT27i_6.1.1.B.1.54_KERNEL.ftf
Which one are you referring to, since I had to use .10 first followed by .54 to get the root done !
Can you please point to a tutorial where I can follow the steps which you are referring to? That will be helpful
xtro55 said:
Well no CWM installed & I haven't done the unlocking of bootloader yet.
Yeah I do have these two files in my flashtool firmware folder which I used :
MT27i_6.1.1.B.1.10_KERNEL.ftf
MT27i_6.1.1.B.1.54_KERNEL.ftf
Which one are you referring to, since I had to use .10 first followed by .54 to get the root done !
Can you please point to a tutorial where I can follow the steps which you are referring to? That will be helpful
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But flash overrides and erase everything.
For root didn't you just had to install kernel .10 over .54 firmware no?
Anyway the system from the one that is flashed now you the only one that knows which, I am guessing .54
ChikeD said:
But flash overrides and erase everything.
For root didn't you just had to install kernel .10 over .54 firmware no?
Anyway the system from the one that is flashed now you the only one that knows which, I am guessing .54
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Check this link: "theunlockr.com/2013/09/10/how-to-root-the-sony-xperia-sola-running-6-1-1-b-1-54-firmware/"
I used the above method to get the root done. Yeah it's running .54 currently. But the rooting wasn't the issue, it happened successfully, the theme which I mentioned gave me endless loop of restarts problem.
xtro55 said:
Check this link: "theunlockr.com/2013/09/10/how-to-root-the-sony-xperia-sola-running-6-1-1-b-1-54-firmware/"
I used the above method to get the root done. Yeah it's running .54 currently. But the rooting wasn't the issue, it happened successfully, the theme which I mentioned gave me endless loop of restarts problem.
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I just said that flashing system will make you lose anything that's on it, in that includes root
ChikeD said:
I just said that flashing system will make you lose anything that's on it, in that includes root
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Did that .. with .54
yet problem persists. I dont mind if data goes away .. I can get the apps n all back, already have contacts backup on sim.. so its alright ..just give me a tut which will fix the issue please ....
xtro55 said:
Did that .. with .54
yet problem persists. I dont mind if data goes away .. I can get the apps n all back, already have contacts backup on sim.. so its alright ..just give me a tut which will fix the issue please ....
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Bro just flash stock firmware via from flashtool don't wipe any thing your apps still in there
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dara007_168 said:
Bro just flash stock firmware via from flashtool don't wipe any thing your apps still in there
Sent from my ST25i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Tutorial please on how to carry on !!
I dont care if the apps or data gets deleted, i just want to make it run :crying:
I'm getting paranoid without my device ..
Thanks
xtro55 said:
Tutorial please on how to carry on !!
I dont care if the apps or data gets deleted, i just want to make it run :crying:
I'm getting paranoid without my device ..
Thanks
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try to download stock .54 firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030261 and flash it via flashtool with removed tick on wipe data (how to use flashtool check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
sanya7901 said:
try to download stock .54 firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030261 and flash it via flashtool with removed tick on wipe data (how to use flashtool check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
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Hey Thanks,
Let me get back to you once I finish with the flashing.
Thanks for the links
sanya7901 said:
try to download stock .54 firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030261 and flash it via flashtool with removed tick on wipe data (how to use flashtool check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
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Thank you very much !! You are a life saver :angel:
It is working fine .. although my battery shows 5%, its not going up even on charging ..
xtro55 said:
Thank you very much !! You are a life saver :angel:
It is working fine .. although my battery shows 5%, its not going up even on charging ..
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glad to help you