Hey Everybody.Last Week I Unlock My X10 bootloader And Instal TUG-SIDE Gaming Rom.EveryThing Was Doing Fine.1 Day My Friend Told Me to give my PES2013 Data Files To Him.So I Attach my x10 to his LAP-TOP(Fulll Of Viruses)i didnt know that his laptop is full of viruses.any way i was in the way to home that my xperia turn d off and restart in kernel Logo.a Try Seus.Pc Campanion and flashtools.12flash files and I Didnt get Any Respond.it just Stuck On Se Logo And Restart.I Find A file with Android 1.6 i flashed with flash tools and it did work perfect my phone will boot up again but i cant update it to any other roms every time i try to update it will stuck on Se Logo Again...Please Help Me Android 1.6 Is Verry Oldddddd.....
Mraider8 said:
Hey Everybody.Last Week I Unlock My X10 bootloader And Instal TUG-SIDE Gaming Rom.EveryThing Was Doing Fine.1 Day My Friend Told Me to give my PES2013 Data Files To Him.So I Attach my x10 to his LAP-TOP(Fulll Of Viruses)i didnt know that his laptop is full of viruses.any way i was in the way to home that my xperia turn d off and restart in kernel Logo.a Try Seus.Pc Campanion and flashtools.12flash files and I Didnt get Any Respond.it just Stuck On Se Logo And Restart.I Find A file with Android 1.6 i flashed with flash tools and it did work perfect my phone will boot up again but i cant update it to any other roms every time i try to update it will stuck on Se Logo Again...Please Help Me Android 1.6 Is Verry Oldddddd.....
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Get s1tools identify your device and post log here.
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epulrevo said:
Get s1tools identify your device and post log here.
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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: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A024"
MODEL (from GDFS): X10i
SOFTWARE VERSION: 1227-4612_2.1.A.0.435
CUSTOM VERSION: 1232-9897_R8B
FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-4-8_2.1.A.0.435
SERIAL NO: CB511GY52N
SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
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Flash a kernel which contains CWM recovery, boot up into recovery (tap the back key while the phone is booting up/on the kernel loadscreen), format /cache, /data and /system manually from "Mounts & storage", install a ROM from the SD card (corresponding to the flashed kernel), reboot and wait 5-10 minutes as the first boot can take a while.
CCVader13 said:
Flash a kernel which contains CWM recovery, boot up into recovery (tap the back key while the phone is booting up/on the kernel loadscreen), format /cache, /data and /system manually from "Mounts & storage", install a ROM from the SD card (corresponding to the flashed kernel), reboot and wait 5-10 minutes as the first boot can take a while.
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but icant flash a kernel with recovery bicause My bootloader is locked.how do i do that with a locked boot loader?
Mraider8 said:
Hey Everybody.Last Week I Unlock My X10 bootloader....
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You said you've unlocked your bootloader. Most custom ROM's require custom kernels which again require an unlocked bootloader.
Anyway, to unlock your bootloader you have to charge your phone to 100% and follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
To flash a custom kernel you will need the flashtool provided in the above tutorial and a custom kernel of your choice.
CCVader13 said:
You said you've unlocked your bootloader. Most custom ROM's require custom kernels which again require an unlocked bootloader.
Anyway, to unlock your bootloader you have to charge your phone to 100% and follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
To flash a custom kernel you will need the flashtool provided in the above tutorial and a custom kernel of your choice.
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Yess I Told So I Unlock My boot loader but after My X10 breacked I lock my boot loader again and after that i cant unlock my bootloader cause icant boot up in 2.1 i just can boot up in 1.6.can i steel unlock my boot loader at 1.6?
Mraider8 said:
Yess I Told So I Unlock My boot loader but after My X10 breacked I lock my boot loader again and after that i cant unlock my bootloader cause icant boot up in 2.1 i just can boot up in 1.6.can i steel unlock my boot loader at 1.6?
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Yes. Just read the tutorial I gave you.
it seems you have to repeat it again from the first how a way of ROOTING
use a flashtool androxyde.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
and how to unlock your bootloader :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
Hi mate go here and have a quick read, it don't take long to upgrade to 2.3.3 -
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-x10/
Read and follow simple instruction's to get back to stock 2.3.3
If that still don't work then download and install - update_service_setup-2.11.4.11 (SEUS) Work's every time for me.
Then follow above instruction's for rooting etc.
Make sure you are using the latest version of flashtool's for - rooting - installing recovery - unlocking boot loader.
Hope this help's. :fingers-crossed:
CCVader13 said:
Yes. Just read the tutorial I gave you.
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Hi im back again...i try rooting...its success and icant unlock my bootloader cause it say android 2.00 or above but my android is 1.6 and i repeat that every time i try to update my android its stuck on SE LOgo and restart...Im really want my phone back...please help me
Mraider8 said:
Hi im back again...i try rooting...its success and icant unlock my bootloader cause it say android 2.00 or above but my android is 1.6 and i repeat that every time i try to update my android its stuck on SE LOgo and restart...Im really want my phone back...please help me
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Search for stock 2.3.3 generic ftf file, flash with flashtool then root. And then unlock bootloader then flash required kernel with flashtool then flash your desired roms using recovery.
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epulrevo said:
Search for stock 2.3.3 generic ftf file, flash with flashtool then root. And then unlock bootloader then flash required kernel with flashtool then flash your desired roms using recovery.
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My problem Is this That every time i flash my device with Pc Compenion , Seus , Flash tools to 2.1 or 2.3.3 generic my device will restart On SE LOGO And wont boot but when i flash my device with 1.6.ftf my device will boot normaly without any problem.
Mraider8 said:
My problem Is this That every time i flash my device with Pc Compenion , Seus , Flash tools to 2.1 or 2.3.3 generic my device will restart On SE LOGO And wont boot but when i flash my device with 1.6.ftf my device will boot normaly without any problem.
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1) your phone is not bricked, relax
2) you have only 2 ways for flashing: through CWM with a zip or with flashtool a ftf
3) "Search for stock 2.3.3 generic ftf file, flash with flashtool then root"
4) first unlock bootloader,read carefully instructions in flashtool software, it takes time and many reboots in if I remember. then flash a CUSTOM kernel with flashtool for your rom,
5) enter into cwm and wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition and advanced/wipe dalvik, then install zip from sd card, it will install your custom rom.
chriscx said:
1) your phone is not bricked, relax
2) you have only 2 ways for flashing: through CWM with a zip or with flashtool a ftf
3) "Search for stock 2.3.3 generic ftf file, flash with flashtool then root"
4) first unlock bootloader,read carefully instructions in flashtool software, it takes time and many reboots in if I remember. then flash a CUSTOM kernel with flashtool for your rom,
5) enter into cwm and wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition and advanced/wipe dalvik, then install zip from sd card, it will install your custom rom.
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DiD i mention that I HAVE 12 2.3.3 GENERIC FTF FILES That Every Time I flash one of them My X10 will Stock On SONY ERICSSON AND RESTART!!!!!??? ALSO I Have 5 2.1 GENERIC Rom THat Its Same Too!!my device wont boot . the only rom that my device boot is 1.6 . THIS Happend After I Flash A CUSTOM rom on my device after that I Install REAL RACING 2 But Data Was full of viruses! When i lunch the game the game was success fully lunched but the day after that when i lunch real racing 2 again,my device hanged and turned off.when i Turn it on, it was restart on semcdebreand kernel logo.i go to recovery.i format cache,system,data and everything else and install my custom rom again.but the problem was steel there and it was restart on kernel logo.so i attempt to RELOCK My boot loader using s1 tools.and install my orginal ftf rom again.But its just stuck on sony ericsson and restart! after flashing so many roms , finaly my phone boot with 1.6 , my phone only boot with 1,6 and wont boot into any 2.3.3 or 2.1.1 roms.HELPPP MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Mraider8 said:
DiD i mention that I HAVE 12 2.3.3 GENERIC FTF FILES That Every Time I flash one of them My X10 will Stock On SONY ERICSSON AND RESTART!!!!!??? ALSO I Have 5 2.1 GENERIC Rom THat Its Same Too!!my device wont boot . the only rom that my device boot is 1.6 . THIS Happend After I Flash A CUSTOM rom on my device after that I Install REAL RACING 2 But Data Was full of viruses! When i lunch the game the game was success fully lunched but the day after that when i lunch real racing 2 again,my device hanged and turned off.when i Turn it on, it was restart on semcdebreand kernel logo.i go to recovery.i format cache,system,data and everything else and install my custom rom again.but the problem was steel there and it was restart on kernel logo.so i attempt to RELOCK My boot loader using s1 tools.and install my orginal ftf rom again.But its just stuck on sony ericsson and restart! after flashing so many roms , finaly my phone boot with 1.6 , my phone only boot with 1,6 and wont boot into any 2.3.3 or 2.1.1 roms.HELPPP MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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Hi mate - The only other suggestion i have is to try Flashing this Rom with Flashtool - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212260
I read in the thread it saved some one else from a similar problem.
Just follow the instruction's - Drag and Drop - FTF File in - Flashtool
It's very easy as long as you tick the box saying No Final Verification.
Hope it Help's...
doodownunda said:
Hi mate - The only other suggestion i have is to try Flashing this Rom with Flashtool - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212260
I read in the thread it saved some one else from a similar problem.
Just follow the instruction's - Drag and Drop - FTF File in - Flashtool
It's very easy as long as you tick the box saying No Final Verification.
Hope it Help's...
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It wont coz his bootloader is locked. He probably can try flashing stock base rom that support LB. But it might didnt worked cause 1.6 might have older baseband version.
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epulrevo said:
It wont coz his bootloader is locked. He probably can try flashing stock base rom that support LB. But it might didnt worked cause 1.6 might have older baseband version.
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Can you give me a link of LB Supported roms??? im tired try to download many different Roms And All ARE THE Same to my phone.
Mraider8 said:
Can you give me a link of LB Supported roms??? im tired try to download many different Roms And All ARE THE Same to my phone.
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Hey mate don't go getting lazy on us, we are trying to help you my friend.
Don't give up on your x10 dude!
Read this - [HOW-TO]UNLOCK bootloader for X10 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
And a little appreciation would be nice to - (epulrevo, CCVader13 and myself) It's Not hard to click thank's button
You will beat this with the help of xda member's.....
I don't understand how update service install's 1.6. It updates me to 2.3.3 as sony has supported?
doodownunda said:
Hey mate don't go getting lazy on us, we are trying to help you my friend.
Don't give up on your x10 dude!
Read this - [HOW-TO]UNLOCK bootloader for X10 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
And a little appreciation would be nice to - (epulrevo, CCVader13 and myself) It's Not hard to click thank's button
You will beat this with the help of xda member's.....
I don't understand how update service install's 1.6. It updates me to 2.3.3 as sony has supported?
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Hi My friend...I Tried To unlock my bootloader but it dosent work!!!!my phone will Start After few second And Wont unlock!!!!!sony wont update my device to 1.6 I Have a flash files that contains the 1.6.ftf Only This File will work on my phone!
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It says i need to run the file s1tool.exe to find out if semc.bat or setool2 is applicable for me.. I downloaded S1tool.exe.. and ran it..
After runnin the exe file i click on identify and connect my X10 via usb while pressing the back key but nothin happens .. Nothing at all ?!
What am i doing wrong
Not even able to downgrade kernel using flashtool.. i run flashtool and connect my phone by turning it off and holding the back button and connecting the usb wire but nothing happens !!!
There is no need to downrade the kernel.
1. download and install pccompanion
2. If you ar enot already on stock rom with stock kernel, then use pccompanion to repair back to stock. (If you are on a custom rom and stock kernel, ten that is ok as well.)
3. Download and install latest flashtool (V0.5.3.0)
4. Goto driver folder in flashtool folder and run ggsetup.exe
5.Atach phone to Computer and run flashtool, wait for computer to see the phone.
6. press the padlock icon to root it, follow instructions.
7. press plugins/unlock/run, follow instructions
8. flash the unlocked kernel of your choice in flashtool,
9. flash the unlocked romof your choice in xrecovery
10. flash any required wifi modules if you need them.
any problems, just PM me.
Can you please elaborate these:
8. flash the unlocked kernel of your choice in flashtool,
Where to get the kernel? What choices do i have? How do i select one?
9. flash the unlocked romof your choice in xrecovery
Same questions as for the kernel, How to flash using xrecovery?
10. flash any required wifi modules if you need them.
Whats a wifi module and why would i need one and where to get it from?
Ive done uptill step 7... Still havent got unlocked bootloader i think cuz i still see SE logo when i start phone
gregbradley said:
There is no need to downrade the kernel.
1. download and install pccompanion
2. If you ar enot already on stock rom with stock kernel, then use pccompanion to repair back to stock. (If you are on a custom rom and stock kernel, ten that is ok as well.)
3. Download and install latest flashtool (V0.5.3.0)
4. Goto driver folder in flashtool folder and run ggsetup.exe
5.Atach phone to Computer and run flashtool, wait for computer to see the phone.
6. press the padlock icon to root it, follow instructions.
7. press plugins/unlock/run, follow instructions
8. flash the unlocked kernel of your choice in flashtool,
9. flash the unlocked romof your choice in xrecovery
10. flash any required wifi modules if you need them.
any problems, just PM me.
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I do have a problem.. phone is already rooted via super one click i have got the phone identified through flashtool and i have also installed ggsetup.exe but i still cannot get the drop box in plug ins to initiate to unlock the BL...
alamode said:
Ive done uptill step 7... Still havent got unlocked bootloader i think cuz i still see SE logo when i start phone
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Follow the [wifi issues and ulbl] link in my signature, this will put you on latest wolf rom and latest doomkernel.
The links are all in there. Get latest wolf rom from his thread (V7b6)
If oyu want another rom follow the instructions from that OP.
But basically you need to do this.
1. unlock bootloader (Steps 1-7 in my previous post) Check to see if its unlocked by trying to unlock it again...(What did it say last time when you finished trying to unlock)
2. download doomkernel and wifi modules from the doomkernel for unlocked bootloader thread.
3. Flash the kernel in flashtool. (run flashtool, click on the lightening icon, navigate to where you saved the kernel, click ok, and follow instructions)
4. Reboot in xrecovery and flash the rom
5. reboot into cmw5 and flash the wifi modules (Instead of pressing back button, press the menu button, cmw5 recovery is just another recovery)
reboot, enjoy.
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Agera said:
I do have a problem.. phone is already rooted via super one click i have got the phone identified through flashtool and i have also installed ggsetup.exe but i still cannot get the drop box in plug ins to initiate to unlock the BL...
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run s1tool.exe.
if you see a capital R then its locked
if you see a lower case r then its unlocked.
Just try flashing the doomkernel to see if its already unlocked
Says phone already unlocked. However im still getting the SE logo at the start when i boot up phone.. Is that normal?
alamode said:
Says phone already unlocked. However im still getting the SE logo at the start when i boot up phone.. Is that normal?
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Thats because you havent flashed a new kernel yet....
get doomlords v06 kenel from the unlocked bootloader thread and flash it in flashtool
Stupid question, but once I have s1tool opened and identified x10 does that window need to stay open inorder to use the flashtool?
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Installed the kernel. Now i have to flash wifi modules? What are these and what will they do ?
Agera said:
Stupid question, but once I have s1tool opened and identified x10 does that window need to stay open inorder to use the flashtool?
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No
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alamode said:
Installed the kernel. Now i have to flash wifi modules? What are these and what will they do ?
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They are modules that allow you to use wifi. They are different ones needed for each kernel.
Just flash them in cmw recovery
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Stupid question, but once I have s1tool opened and identified x10 does that window need to stay open inorder to use the flashtool?
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No it doesn't pal.
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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"
WRITING PACKAGES ...
Processing package
H:\Documents and Settings\HP\Desktop\firmwares\X10_aZuZu_Kernel_Downgrade_Generic.ftf
Processing ACPU files
PROCESSING: loader.sin
MINOR ERROR [ MISC_CLASS: MISC_ERROR, type ]
error while uploading HDR block
Break.
FINISHED
Elapsed:22 secs.
That's what i get when i try to flash the azuzu kernel downgrade and now i cant get past the sony ericsson logo...but i can get into xrecovery..
qazaz said:
That's what i get when i try to flash the azuzu kernel downgrade and now i cant get past the sony ericsson logo...but i can get into xrecovery..
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No need to downgrade kernel.
Use pccompanion to repair back to stock then root and unlock bootloader in latest flashtool.
I have Xperia Neo v MT11i
I have created backup using CMW of android 4.0.3 ICS version after updating through flashing ....
today I, reflashed to android 2.3.4 GB , unfortunately after installing CMW again now I restored the same backup that I created of ICS version using CMW .... now my phone just stops at SONY ERICSSON logo, ....... I think it is bricked now........
I have unlocked bootloader
Please help to unbrick.....
things i have these things with me.......
1. Flash tool
2. NeoV.4.0.2.A.0.62.ftf .........(GB)
3. MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_Nordic_1253-1755.ftf ......(ICS)
4. CMW recovery image to boot into CMW recovery.
5. Backup made with CMW with ICS version.
WHAT I HAVE TRIED....
1. flashing both GB and ICS version using flash tool, but gets error as ......Error flashing. Aborted
2. formating systen, data, cache, within recovery options of CMW recovery.... still nothing good....
Please help .....
1) it's CWM not CMW
2) cwm recovery doesn't contain kernel
4) ICS can't work on GB kernel
5) solution: use ICS kernel when you're using ICS CWM backup
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WHAT I HAVE TRIED....
1. flashing both GB and ICS version using flash tool, but gets error as ......Error flashing. Aborted
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Regarding this problem, first you said you flashed GB and now you say you got error, how is that?
For flashing ICS .ftf use latest flashtool and tick no final data verification option, or something like that.
If you have problem flashing GB .ftf, using latest flashtool, then use some older version.
I meant that after bricking my phone, i just tried to re-flash GB or ICS to unbrick, and now flashing does not occur successfully but ends with error.
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I meant that after bricking my phone, i just tried to re-flash GB or ICS to unbrick, and now flashing does not occur successfully but ends with error.
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Read what I wrote above.
And give us a bit more info.
What flashtool version are u using, what OS are u using. What error do you get,log file.
Tried downloading older version of flashtool?
extract kernel.sin file from MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_Nordic_1253-1755.ftf
connect phone with fastboot mode to pc
then you have to run fastboot.exe from FlashTool\x10flasher_lib\fastboot.exe
flash kernel.sin via this command
fastboot flash boot kernel.sin
Good news
I managed to reinstall android ICS, before that i tried Wostan X tool Unlock, upto the point where it showed that you have not enough credits. then i retried Flashtool and got ICS installed. now phone runs ICS successfully.
Now a new problem arrived...... Now I cannot connect phone in fast boot mode...... also my adb drivers are gone...... Please help
First you said you have unlocked BL, and now you tried to use wotan tool for unlock, why?
How did you unlock your bootloader?
And regard your driver problem, install drivers from flashtool folder.
And no need to write with that over sized colored text.
I have unlocked bootloader 2 months ago using sony bootloader unlock service...
one other problem I have not mentioned earlier is that phone does not detect SIM card, i have tried 3 other SIM cards also
also by opening service menu in *#*#7378423#*#* --> configuration --> Bootloader unlock allowed: No . earlier it shows yes as i have unlocked it before.
That unlockx is a nasty bit of software, if you try to unlock without credits, it cripples your phone trying to force a sale.
Download s1tool use the restore button, this will fix the sim issue. Then unlock via the Sony method as you used originally.
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I have downloaded setool, but it does not shows MT11 in phone type..... then how to use setool? more over i can't run phone in fastboot mode now, only flash mode is possible.
Must be s,1tool not setool
You have to install the zeus drivers, and touch the testpoint, it should detect it as Zeus flash device, then use restore.
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Please provide me a working download link for s1 tool. i tried but can't find any proper download link.
mangatparamveer said:
Please provide me a working download link for s1 tool. i tried but can't find any proper download link.
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http://www.4shared.com/archive/xjhXIDXh/s1tool.html
THANKS
thanks Madfysh for providing the link
thanks mpiekp for your suggestion to use s1 tool.
Finally s1 tool helped me to remove SIM LOCK CERTIFICATE from the mobile.
NOW my phone problems are completly solved.
Thanks again to all here.
Glad your sorted, I despise the methods some will use to generate income.
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can you explain how did it
i have downloaded s1tool but i didnt understand how to use it,
i have flashed ICS to neo its works fine simlocked, you have succeed and pls can you tell us how to use s1tool and how to solved simlock problem
thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598160
try this one dude
hope it would help you
General Xperia Ray FAQ
How do I root my phone with a locked bootloader?
It depends on which firmware version you run, but most of the Sony firmwares only requires you to run a software that will root the phone.
The only firmware for Xperia Ray that is unrootable now is the .64 firmware, the only to root a phone that runs that firmware is to downgrade to the .42 firmware using flashtool.
If you want to root the .42 firmware, just download "Flashtool" and enable usbdebugging. Then just press on the unlocked lock.
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
If you want to root the .562 just download the rooting toolkit by canerpense, and then just enable usbdebbuging and follow the onscreen instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1600728
If you want to root the .431 its kinda complicated and its not recommended for noobs that dont know anything about flashing firmware. You can find the tutorial here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682224
How do I root my phone with a unlocked bootloader the easiest way?
You can either use the same metods as above, but you can also flash one of these kernels:
Kernel for rooting the .431 firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597464
Kernel for rooting the .562 firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544513
Kernel for rooting the .64 firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1496081
How do I unlock the bootloader without loosing my warranty or drm data?
To unlock the bootloader without loosing the warranty or the drm data, you should unlock the bootloader using the testpoint method. You can find how you unlock the bootloader using the testpoint here:
http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working
How do I unlock the booloader the regular way?
If you just want to unlock the bootloader the regular way, you can visit Sony Mobiles site and they should have a tutorial that guides you through the whole process. Here is the link to Sonys bootloader unlocking site:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
How do I flash a custom kernel the easiest way?
The easiest way to install a custom kernel is to flash it through Flashtool, but it requires a unlocked bootloader:
1. Download and install flashtool from this website: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
!!!Dont forget to install the drivers for Xperia Ray!!!
2. Then plug in your usbcable and hold volume up at the same time to go into fastboot mode.
3. Launch flashtool and click on the flashbutton, then click on fastboot mode. Then locate the custom kernel you downloaded and open it with flashtool.
4. Now flashtool flashes the kernel, but dont unplug the cable before its finished, that will only lead to a brick.
How do I flash a custom rom on a Xperia Ray with unlocked bootloader?
1. Flash a compatible kernel using the method above, then copy the roms update.zip file to you sdcard.
2. Turn off you phone and press the power button, after pressing the power button you should mash the volume down button to access CWM.
3. Now you should go to "Install zip from sdcard", then you should on the option named "Choose zip from sdcard", then you should browse for the rom that you have pu on your sdcard and let CWM flash it.
4. After flashing the rom you should "Factory reset" your device from CWM and Wipe Dalvik cache. Now its time to reboot, the first boot will take a while but thats because its setting up files for using the device.
Unbricking FAQ
How do I unbrick my bricked phone with a locked bootloader?
If you want to unbrick your phone just open Pccompanion and go to Support Zone and press the update button.
Then a popup should appear that says that it cant find your phone, and under that there should be a button named repair. Press the repair button, and just follow the instructions.
You can also download a stock firmware ftf and flash it through flashtool.
How do I unbrick a phone with a unlocked bootloader?
Just flash another kernel through Flashtool and install a a new rom.
You can also flash a stockrom using one of the stock ftfs.
Is there anyway to unbrick a hardbricked phone?
No and yes, but you cant unbrick it at home.
I recommend you to send your phone to Sony so they can repair it for you, because you can mess up things really bad when you are trying to repair it at home.
Accesories
Does iPhone headphones work with Xperia Ray or does it need a adapter?
No, they wont work without a special kind of adapter.
Is it recommended to use a screenprotector?
Yes, its recommended, the Xperia Ray screen gets scratches very easy. If you want a good screenprotector you could choose either "Copter" or "Invisible Shield".
And more reserved stuff
Wonderful tut for newbies... I think it should be sticky.
A small doubt - Factory reset before flashing ROM or after flashing ROM? I usually do before flashing and it worked till now!
[Q] Xperia Ray Blank Screen
Recently, my friend's Xperia Ray doesn't shows any splash screen (SONY) after downgrading ICS 4.0.3 to GB .42 with locked bootloader... then we returned back to ICS 4.0.3 again... but the problem still exists... so we unlocked the bootloader via SE official tech and flash back to GB... still doesn't work... we tried installing custom kernel but can't enter recovery...
Now, it's on GB .42 rooted but no splash screen, no boot animation and deep sleep...
Any solutions, ideas???
Can't try PCC due to overloaded server... SEUS has only outdated ICS but still not working...
kinnudreamz said:
Wonderful tut for newbies... I think it should be sticky.
A small doubt - Factory reset before flashing ROM or after flashing ROM? I usually do before flashing and it worked till now!
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yeah it will work 100%... because in process of flashing ROM, you're required to wipe cache and data... AGAIN!!!
hahaha!
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Lily48 said:
Recently, my friend's Xperia Ray doesn't shows any splash screen (SONY) after downgrading ICS 4.0.3 to GB .42 with locked bootloader... then we returned back to ICS 4.0.3 again... but the problem still exists... so we unlocked the bootloader via SE official tech and flash back to GB... still doesn't work... we tried installing custom kernel but can't enter recovery...
Now, it's on GB .42 rooted but no splash screen, no boot animation and deep sleep...
Any solutions, ideas???
Can't try PCC due to overloaded server... SEUS has only outdated ICS but still not working...
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first of all, you won't see SONY splashscreen whenever you downgrade from ICS 4.0.3 to GB .42...
and me thinks you did not flash the required kernel...
DevStaffAndroid said:
General Xperia Ray FAQ
How do I flash a custom rom on a Xperia Ray with unlocked bootloader?
1. Flash a compatible kernel using the method above, then copy the roms update.zip file to you sdcard.
2. Turn off you phone and press the power button, after pressing the power button you should mash the volume down button to access CWM.
3. Now you should go to "Install zip from sdcard", then you should on the option named "Choose zip from sdcard", then you should browse for the rom that you have pu on your sdcard and let CWM flash it.
4. After flashing the rom you should "Factory reset" your device from CWM and Wipe Dalvik cache. Now its time to reboot, the first boot will take a while but thats because its setting up files for using the device.
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Excuse me, about point number 3 and 4.. Should we do "factory reset" after flash ROM or before it? I saw a page and it makes me confused..
Sorry I cant include the page, im still a noob..
Sorry for my bad english..
*CMIIW
The faq is now updated with unbricking instructions, anything you want me to add to this FAQ
newfeber said:
Excuse me, about point number 3 and 4.. Should we do "factory reset" after flash ROM or before it? I saw a page and it makes me confused..
Sorry I cant include the page, im still a noob..
Sorry for my bad english..
*CMIIW
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After flashing, its not a big deal if you factory reset before or after
Apply to FAQ this method for unlocking bootloader- Ia done it to my RAY and it,s simplier and only way to unlock bootloader if your RAY is produced by 14 week of 2012 (under the battery is the week of production 12w14)and you can lock your bootloader simply way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
sosznik said:
Apply to FAQ this method for unlocking bootloader- Ia done it to my RAY and it,s simplier and only way to unlock bootloader if your RAY is produced by 14 week of 2012 (under the battery is the week of production 12w14)and you can lock your bootloader simply way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
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Ill add it when im powering on my pc tomorow
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yujin_11 said:
first of all, you won't see SONY splashscreen whenever you downgrade from ICS 4.0.3 to GB .42...
and me thinks you did not flash the required kernel...
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You mean SONY ERICSSON on GB and SONY on ICS?
Anyway... I have flashed I flashed kernel, baseband and rom and whole firmware (ftf)... the problem still existed exactly like this http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/message/211481...
Not good... I have tried custom kernel (the right kernel because it works), but still no splash screen and boot animation but IT SHOWED after accessing recovery...
Why does even affects boot animation??? and even the splash screen?
Plz use this thread instead of asking the same questons again and again, it makes the dev section more clean.
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Can a mod please make this thread a sticky so users dont have to post the same questions again and again?
Guys i trued to relock bootloader , i haved stock room with root and after folowing steps to relock bootloader i cant turn phone on ! (
It just vibrates led goes green for second and thats it ...
I can go in flash and download mode (blue / green led)
in this step If you want to relock bootloader, click Flash Mode and then check Relock BL , double click on third text box and select your .FTF file.
i used provided Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf so please tell me hot to get back my mini
Help me please
Used this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
I got the problem with my phone too a long time ago when I'm in a stock Rom with root access,CWM and bootloader unlock,when I relock,my phone won't reboot...
The solution is to flash a new stock Rom,and the problem will gone
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
Instead of using the relock bootloader.ftf have you tried doing the procedure using the stock firmware and ticking the relock bl option?
Well SEUS saved my phone , cause i was samsung user (haved mini pro as my last SE phone) i was totaly out of this complicated things on Sony . Did repair from SEUS and phone booted ...
Now what i want is to upgrade my phone to newer ics now on 431 .. Is it best to change SI number and then lock bootloader and upgrade officaly or just to flash via flashtool
?
Thank you
There is no advantage in one option in respect to the other., If your bl is unlocked i would suggest keeping it that way in case you will want to make changes in the future, it just makes things easier...
After you flash the relock bootloader ftf you will have to flash the stock rom onto it, otherwise it has no "OS to run from" since the one you gave it is the unlock bootloader.
donmarkon said:
Guys i trued to relock bootloader , i haved stock room with root and after folowing steps to relock bootloader i cant turn phone on ! (
It just vibrates led goes green for second and thats it ...
I can go in flash and download mode (blue / green led)
in this step If you want to relock bootloader, click Flash Mode and then check Relock BL , double click on third text box and select your .FTF file.
i used provided Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf so please tell me hot to get back my mini
Help me please
Used this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
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your phone not brick,, u can flash stock firmware FTF to get back to stock ROM...
then it will be ok
Good luck
i flashed stock rom. is now my device BL is locked or not??? anyone say how to check it
kingzzz said:
i flashed stock rom. is now my device BL is locked or not??? anyone say how to check it
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No, you flash the stock rom and flash the relocking_bootloader ftf from someguyfromhell's thread
Sent from my SK17i running MIUI 2.11.23
Hello. I need help. Im on stock GB 4.0.2.a.0.62, stock kernel and rooted. I installed cwm using the playstore cwm(xpack?). It says the cwm is not permanent though.
I was trying to install the "HASA GB v6 beta all" using the cwm(i total wipe first), but forgot to flash the kernel first(rage kernel?), and now it wont boot.
I cant enter the cwm i guess because the cwm is not permanent.
I tried flashing official firmware back using flashtool but hang at "Reading device information"
I tried flashing the unbrickingxperia2011 ftf and flashing the firmware again but it still hang at the reading device.
Btw, my device can enter flashmode(green led) n fastboot(blue led).
Help please! Thanks a lot
Sent from somewhere
Is your bootloader unlocked? If yes, just flash the kernel in fastboot mode and then you should be able to boot in cwm
You don't need to install cwm using xparts, all kernels have cwm included, so just flash a kernel you like and you have cwm :good:
mihahn said:
Is your bootloader unlocked? If yes, just flash the kernel in fastboot mode and then you should be able to boot in cwm
You don't need to install cwm using xparts, all kernels have cwm included, so just flash a kernel you like and you have cwm :good:
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My bootloader is locked
I have my nandroid backup though. Can i flash my nandroid using the flashtool somehow?
Sent from my Nexus 4
kruzae said:
My bootloader is locked
I have my nandroid backup though. Can i flash my nandroid using the flashtool somehow?
Sent from my Nexus 4
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No, you need to do try it again like that:
1. Go to flashtool installation folder -> drivers: install all drivers for all devices/modes
2. Launch flashtool
3. Click the flash -> flashmode
4. Select the .ftf, don't exclude anything, but tick "no final verification"
5. When the poup appears, take your phone, and take out the battery
6. After 10 seconds, reinsert the battery and hold volume down. While holding volume down connect the phone to your pc
7. Now the flashing should start and we can hope it'll work!
8. Boot up the phone, root it, install cwm, restore the backup!
On a locked bootloader, you can't flash a kernel. You need to choose a rom for locked bootloader and follow all instructions like given there :good:
mihahn said:
No, you need to do try it again like that:
1. Go to flashtool installation folder -> drivers: install all drivers for all devices/modes
2. Launch flashtool
3. Click the flash -> flashmode
4. Select the .ftf, don't exclude anything, but tick "no final verification"
5. When the poup appears, take your phone, and take out the battery
6. After 10 seconds, reinsert the battery and hold volume down. While holding volume down connect the phone to your pc
7. Now the flashing should start and we can hope it'll work!
8. Boot up the phone, root it, install cwm, restore the backup!
On a locked bootloader, you can't flash a kernel. You need to choose a rom for locked bootloader and follow all instructions like given there :good:
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Lol it worked! Thanks a lot ! This is actually my friend's phone im flashing. I come from s3 and nexus 4, and usually their roms already come with their kernel. Never thought i have to flash it separately. Thanks again!
Sent from my Nexus 4
kruzae said:
Hello. I need help. Im on stock GB 4.0.2.a.0.62, stock kernel and rooted. I installed cwm using the playstore cwm(xpack?). It says the cwm is not permanent though.
I was trying to install the "HASA GB v6 beta all" using the cwm(i total wipe first), but forgot to flash the kernel first(rage kernel?), and now it wont boot.
I cant enter the cwm i guess because the cwm is not permanent.
I tried flashing official firmware back using flashtool but hang at "Reading device information"
I tried flashing the unbrickingxperia2011 ftf and flashing the firmware again but it still hang at the reading device.
Btw, my device can enter flashmode(green led) n fastboot(blue led).
Help please! Thanks a lot
Sent from somewhere
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try flashing the official ftf by flastool it should work. hit thanks if i helped
Not Able to Flash Stock FTF
Hello,
My LWW got bricked while flashing a custom kernel nAs's 3.4. I was in 4.1 JB custom rom. After flashing the kernel my phone wont start. When I pressed the power button it just vibrate and nothing happened after that. I tried to flash the stock ICS and also GB firmware from sony's website however when I tried to flash those firmwares via flashtool. I am getting error that "flashtool cannot read after opening the phone" and flashing is aborted.
I have unlocked bootloader.
Please help.......:crying:
j_a_y_82 said:
Hello,
My LWW got bricked while flashing a custom kernel nAs's 3.4. I was in 4.1 JB custom rom. After flashing the kernel my phone wont start. When I pressed the power button it just vibrate and nothing happened after that. I tried to flash the stock ICS and also GB firmware from sony's website however when I tried to flash those firmwares via flashtool. I am getting error that "flashtool cannot read after opening the phone" and flashing is aborted.
I have unlocked bootloader.
Please help.......:crying:
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Repair with Sony Companion does not work?
I'll Try
kirev said:
Repair with Sony Companion does not work?
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I'll try to do that and post the result here....
Thanx
Relock boot loader if needed
j_a_y_82 said:
Hello,
My LWW got bricked while flashing a custom kernel nAs's 3.4. I was in 4.1 JB custom rom. After flashing the kernel my phone wont start. When I pressed the power button it just vibrate and nothing happened after that. I tried to flash the stock ICS and also GB firmware from sony's website however when I tried to flash those firmwares via flashtool. I am getting error that "flashtool cannot read after opening the phone" and flashing is aborted.
I have unlocked bootloader.
Please help.......:crying:
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First of all you don't need to try PC Companion as it won't work on an unlocked bootloader!
Have you tried flashing another kernel in fastboot mode?
kirev said:
Relock boot loader if needed
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No, better don't advise to lock the phone again when it's bricked. That isn't a good idea!
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
It Worked
mihahn said:
First of all you don't need to try PC Companion as it won't work on an unlocked bootloader!
Have you tried flashing another kernel in fastboot mode?
No, better don't advise to lock the phone again when it's bricked. That isn't a good idea!
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
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The Sony PC Companion trick worked. My phone is working fine now. Only thing is it is now in GB 2.3.4 and bootloader is also locked. I have to start again from scratch and root my device to update it to JB
Thanks everyone for solutions.....:victory::laugh::laugh:
j_a_y_82 said:
The Sony PC Companion trick worked. My phone is working fine now. Only thing is it is now in GB 2.3.4 and bootloader is also locked. I have to start again from scratch and root my device to update it to JB
Thanks everyone for solutions.....:victory::laugh::laugh:
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That's strange as PC Companion doesn't work on an unlocked bootloader normally. Did you lock it again or did it just work like that?
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
Just Worked
mihahn said:
That's strange as PC Companion doesn't work on an unlocked bootloader normally. Did you lock it again or did it just work like that?
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
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No I did not do any thing, it just worked like that.
j_a_y_82 said:
No I did not do any thing, it just worked like that.
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Same with me once on testpoint unlocked bootloader.
kirev said:
Same with me once on testpoint unlocked bootloader.
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j_a_y_82 said:
No I did not do any thing, it just worked like that.
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Maybe that's possible because you used the testpoint method! Really interesting
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4