[Q] Soft-brick after flashing - Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go

Hey guys,
first of all i need to state that i am an asshole. i used to flash kernels and stuff when i had LG optimus one, and i just assumed that flashing xperia p is almost the same. oh, i didn't know about bootloader. so, everything mentioned is totally my fault and i can't blame anyone but myself.
the situation is as follows: i install root, cwm, and then i flash sliding_xp kernel and MoonBreaker ROM just like manual says.
then, of course, my phone won't start - only vibration and nothing more.
OK, i google, and i find out that i need to flash stock kernel to save the phone.
OK, i install flashtool, and:
06/057/2013 23:57:27 - INFO - Device disconnected
06/057/2013 23:57:35 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
06/057/2013 23:57:37 - INFO - Device disconnected
so i, like, have only two second to flash. i tried to do it and failed.
my PC runs win8 x64 and has no USB 2.0 ports, only 3.0.
i can't charge as well as it also disconnects after a couple of seconds. battery before flashing was about 60%.
any suggestions what can i do? i tend to try another PC, but i don't have any now.

@sciezka
Have you flashed with your PC before?
Jave you installed drivers from flashtool (specifically the 2 at the bottom of the list, fastboot & flasj mode)?
Try installing them following the steps in this post.if it doesn't work see the first post in that thread.

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ChikeD said:
@sciezka
Have you flashed with your PC before?
Jave you installed drivers from flashtool (specifically the 2 at the bottom of the list, fastboot & flasj mode)?
Try installing them following the steps in this post.if it doesn't work see the first post in that thread.
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actually i failed even to do repairs with PC Companion with similiar symptomes (green/purple light goes off after a couple of seconds), but i did this with another PC. that's why i tend to do it again.
btw, but DooMLoRD easy rooting toolkit worked fine on my PC, but i guess it uses different drivers.
i also tried to do steps from that post you mentioned, but x64 restricted this modification. all i get is error message.

sciezka said:
actually i failed even to do repairs with PC Companion with similiar symptomes (green/purple light goes off after a couple of seconds), but i did this with another PC. that's why i tend to do it again.
btw, but DooMLoRD easy rooting toolkit worked fine on my PC, but i guess it uses different drivers.
i also tried to do steps from that post you mentioned, but x64 restricted this modification. all i get is error message.
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The rooting toolkit use adb device.
What you got error for the command lines or driver installation?
You need to run command line as administrator.

ChikeD said:
The rooting toolkit use adb device.
What you got error for the command lines or driver installation?
You need to run command line as administrator.
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i run command line as administrator.
my win8 is russian one, so i'll give as accurate translation as i can:
error occured when setting element data.
value proctected by safe booting policy and can't be changed or deleted.

sciezka said:
i run command line as administrator.
my win8 is russian one, so i'll give as accurate translation as i can:
error occured when setting element data.
value proctected by safe booting policy and can't be changed or deleted.
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See if this helps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElzvaL96cw0

ChikeD said:
See if this helps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElzvaL96cw0
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unfortunately, nope. the same problem.
here's the log of when i try to flash:
07/024/2013 01:24:58 - INFO - Selected Xperia P LT22i_6.2.A.1.100_Middle East.ftf
07/024/2013 01:24:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
07/024/2013 01:24:58 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - INFO - Start Flashing
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - INFO - Processing loader
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - INFO - Checking header
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - INFO - Ending flash session
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - ERROR -
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
07/025/2013 01:25:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
07/025/2013 01:25:07 - INFO - Device disconnected

sciezka said:
unfortunately, nope. the same problem.
here's the log of when i try to flash:
07/024/2013 01:24:58 - INFO - Selected Xperia P LT22i_6.2.A.1.100_Middle East.ftf
07/024/2013 01:24:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
07/024/2013 01:24:58 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - INFO - Start Flashing
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - INFO - Processing loader
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - INFO - Checking header
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - INFO - Ending flash session
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - ERROR -
07/025/2013 01:25:06 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
07/025/2013 01:25:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
07/025/2013 01:25:07 - INFO - Device disconnected
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Don't even bother to flash untill you install the drivers and make sure flashmode stay on for ~45 seconds.
Did you install the drivers again in non safe boot ?
Is there a disable driver signing option in windows 8 boot menu? you can try that as well.

ChikeD said:
Don't even bother to flash untill you install the drivers and make sure flashmode stay on for ~45 seconds.
Did you install the drivers again in non safe boot ?
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yup, i did. and i don't get any drivers errors here like i did on the other 2 PCs running win7 x64 i tried.
so, it's all just about drivers?

sciezka said:
yup, i did. and i don't get any drivers errors here like i did on the other 2 PCs running win7 x64 i tried.
so, it's all just about drivers?
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Likely.
Device is shut off with force shutdown?
EDIT: do you mean with windows 7 in safe mode? Win7 don't have safe boot option.

ChikeD said:
Likely.
Device is shut off with force shutdown?
EDIT: do you mean with windows 7 in safe mode? Win7 don't have safe boot option.
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it flashed via CWM like normal, one after another, and i rebooted after i was done with CWM menu.
but it didn't boot after.
i didn't get much time on XP because those are not my laptops, my rommates only lend me in for a couple of minutes to try quickly. i didn't went so deep like i did with my PC.

sciezka said:
it flashed via CWM like normal, one after another, and i rebooted after i was done with CWM menu.
but it didn't boot after.
i didn't get much time on XP because those are not my laptops, my rommates only lend me in for a couple of minutes to try quickly. i didn't went so deep like i did with my PC.
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I meant force shut down, hold power + volume up for about 10-15 seconds untill you feel 3 vibrations, then try flash mode and fastboot mode.
Don't flash anything just leave flashtool open to see if they are on for more than few seconds.

ChikeD said:
I meant force shut down, hold power + volume up for about 10-15 seconds untill you feel 3 vibrations, then try flash mode and fastboot mode.
Don't flash anything just leave flashtool open to see if they are on for more than few seconds.
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OH. MY. GOD.
so simple.
in the other tread someone said it won't help. i'm more of a moron now.
thank you. you are my hero today.

sciezka said:
OH. MY. GOD.
so simple.
in the other tread someone said it won't help. i'm more of a moron now.
thank you. you are my hero today.
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It's difficult to tell a boot loop that ends before the logo come on from driver problem, but worth checking the device is off.

ChikeD said:
It's difficult to tell a boot loop that ends before the logo come on from driver problem, but worth checking the device is off.
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actually while your advice was great, it appears that the other thing i did made the difference since after i reverted it i couldn't connect anymore.
my laptop has only usb 3.0 ports, but you can fix the way they work (i'm not a specialist, but i say what i understood).
in BIOS you cand find USB settings. there you need to switch off xhci and switch on ehci. that allows to connect like i need. maybe this could be helpful for someone else.

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[Q] Can't flash with Flashtool. "ERROR Flashing aborted"

Hi!
I hava X10a (xPeria X10 Mini) phone with 2.0.A.0.504 firmware. Rooted.
I have enabled Unknown Sources and USB Debugging
I have SEUS installer
I have disabled UAC in Windows (Windows 7 x64)
I have enabled root permissiont through Superuser for Flashtool
Despite all that, when I try to flash the X10a_2.1update1_r2.1.A.0.435_Generic.ftf firmware with Flashtool, I follow the instructions loading the firmware and putting the phone in flash mode, but Flashtool fails. I can boot back the phone and use it as normal. No brick, no black screen.
I searched the forums, but found no one with a similar problem...
Here's the log.
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&C0AA250&0&6
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - VER="R8A029";DATE="20100601";TIME="12:17:00";
0/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Flashing loader
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Then go to application settings
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
Can anyone help me?
Bumping this thread.
ArielOjosVerdes said:
Hi!
I hava X10a (xPeria X10 Mini) phone with 2.0.A.0.504 firmware. Rooted.
I have enabled Unknown Sources and USB Debugging
I have SEUS installer
I have disabled UAC in Windows (Windows 7 x64)
I have enabled root permissiont through Superuser for Flashtool
Despite all that, when I try to flash the X10a_2.1update1_r2.1.A.0.435_Generic.ftf firmware with Flashtool, I follow the instructions loading the firmware and putting the phone in flash mode, but Flashtool fails. I can boot back the phone and use it as normal. No brick, no black screen.
I searched the forums, but found no one with a similar problem...
Here's the log.
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&C0AA250&0&6
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - VER="R8A029";DATE="20100601";TIME="12:17:00";
0/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Flashing loader
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Then go to application settings
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
Can anyone help me?
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Sounds like a corrupt .ftf file.
Download it and try flashing again (from same source) . If that also fails try a different source.
If that fails try a different flash tool version.
Hope this works
stuu.f said:
Sounds like a corrupt .ftf file.
Download it and try flashing again (from same source) . If that also fails try a different source.
If that fails try a different flash tool version.
Hope this works
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I already verified the MD5 checksum, and its the same on than the official Flashtool
thread download link.
I also tried Flashtool v 0.2.9.1 and 0.2.8.0 with the same results
Is there any other Flashtool I can try?
Try it again this time hold the back button down until you see flashtool has sent the loader
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
kindred7 said:
Try it again this time hold the back button down until you see flashtool has sent the loader
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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Tried that, and I still get the same result
You're the third person I've taken note of with this problem without resolution hmm. Wonder if the problem lies with Flashtool?
kindred7 said:
You're the third person I've taken note of with this problem without resolution hmm. Wonder if the problem lies with Flashtool?
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Well I had the same problem and I had to use a different firmware to flash with flashtool. I think the ftf file he used is corrupted if that is possible.
Sent from my x10i XDA Premieum Android App
Not sure, above he says he checked the MD5 checksum. I suppose he'll have to try a different firmware altogether.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
i'm having the same problem now on my so-01b xperia docomo. i have flashed my with a stock x10 generic ftf, it was a successful flash but after a while it just suddenly lost power. when i try to boot it, it just vibrate and nothing!!!! now i have tested so many roms, but just showing "error flashing aborted" man pls somebody help us... i have done some searching and most of them tells me its cpu flash ic problem!!!
there could be 3 possible reasons
1) backbutton not kept pressed enough
quick check : when it says abort do you still see green light near the usb, if yes they you are still in flash mode, if no then key was not pressed on time.
2) FTF could be corrupted : md5sum should do the job here.
3) USB drivers might have gone heywire, suggest reinstalling drivers.
Drivers are inside driver folder in flashtool folder.
hope this helps
hi.
I have the same problem ,yes the green light stays on I have waited like 10 minutes it wouldnt turned off .
I re installed the drivers too,I installed (Golden Gate) too but didnt help .
downloaded and installed another firmware but didnt help .
Plz someone help
Same problem here. I've tried several different firmware, tried several ways to plug phone in, nothing will allow it to finish the flash. One time it actually got closed to finishing the system.bin but then gave the error, so it doesn't always stop at the same time.
Hey guys I am thinking you are talking about what I went through and the fix for my experience was....goto device and printer and click on "A6SOPEME IDE Controller" or semc boot/usb whatever....any ways it was shown in Device and Printers with a little yellow triangle with the exclamation mark in it after a flash. Just uninstall after your flash and then try again.
kindred7 said:
You're the third person I've taken note of with this problem without resolution hmm. Wonder if the problem lies with Flashtool?
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This is about the fifth person I've seen with the problem also, has me wondering the same, although my suggestion helped one or two of them, others seem to be running into an error still.
hey guys !
guess what I turned my phone on ,as I have found a solution for it I thought it wouldnt be fair to not share it with you guys.
I tried everything just name it ...I dont know where the real problem was but solution is keep pressing the the BACK button (the arrow points to the left) and press power button at the same time . phone will turn on .
there is no problem with your computer or anything its phone itself.
but now I got another problem phone reads the simcard but doesnt receive or send any call says Emergency calls only ...or when u dial a number it says OUT OF SERVICE AREA...anybody can help me with this?
Hey guys i had this problem today when trying to flash FXP new kernal, reason was my phone was not unlocked as soon as i unlooked it i was able to flash the kernal without any errors.
Hi everyone i am having the same problem my phone only vibrates for sec and the green led just flash for sec than nothing but my phone goes into flash mode but the flash aborts i have also made a thread in which i fully listed my progess and software i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1257581
have the same problem..
specific topic for my situation is this..
ArielOjosVerdes said:
Hi!
I hava X10a (xPeria X10 Mini) phone with 2.0.A.0.504 firmware. Rooted.
I have enabled Unknown Sources and USB Debugging
I have SEUS installer
I have disabled UAC in Windows (Windows 7 x64)
I have enabled root permissiont through Superuser for Flashtool
Despite all that, when I try to flash the X10a_2.1update1_r2.1.A.0.435_Generic.ftf firmware with Flashtool, I follow the instructions loading the firmware and putting the phone in flash mode, but Flashtool fails. I can boot back the phone and use it as normal. No brick, no black screen.
I searched the forums, but found no one with a similar problem...
Here's the log.
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&C0AA250&0&6
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - VER="R8A029";DATE="20100601";TIME="12:17:00";
0/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Flashing loader
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - Then go to application settings
10/034/2011 11:34:19 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
Can anyone help me?
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USB is a problem. use the USB ports on the motherboard. No front ports. No splitters.

Cannot put Neo into flash mode (USB + Back) - is there any way to update my OS?

Cannot go into fastboot mode either (USB + Menu button) but at least Flashtool is able to reboot it into fastboot...
...is there any similar trick to reboot into flashmode? Flashtool only tells me to do the manual stuff for flashmode.
Or, alternatively, is there any way to perform a ROM update - I'm fine with the latest SE stock ROM, I just need that fixed auto-leveling audio feature I had in my Arc since last Summer -, maybe through some fastboot injection + multiple other steps?
It's running GB 2.3.2 aka 3.0.A.2.181 and I need 2.3.4 aka 4.0.A.2.0.XX; I have root but that's it, when I tried installing CWM it did install but does not work, phone freezes at bootup when I keep pushing Volume Down at the first logo to invoke CWM.
PC Companion also 2.0 craps out when I try to run the update, telling me to take it to a SEMC place...
Thanks in advance
Having the same problem.. cant go into flashmode USB + back
What do you mean by you cant go? what happens when you try to go into that mode?
If you get blue LED on that means you are in that mode.
ksavai said:
What do you mean by you cant go? what happens when you try to go into that mode?
If you get blue LED on that means you are in that mode.
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No i get green LED! n in flashtool this happened when i tried to flash .283 kernel -
10/033/2012 20:33:15 - INFO - Selected MT15i_Kernel 4.0.1.A.0.283_Global.ftf
10/033/2012 20:33:15 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
10/033/2012 20:33:15 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
10/034/2012 20:34:19 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
10/034/2012 20:34:19 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/034/2012 20:34:19 - ERROR -
10/034/2012 20:34:19 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/034/2012 20:34:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/034/2012 20:34:55 - INFO - Device disconnected
ksavai said:
What do you mean by you cant go? what happens when you try to go into that mode?
If you get blue LED on that means you are in that mode.
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I meant what I said: it does NOT go into flash mode. You can try 100x it will only turn on charging, that's all.
And yes, having owned X10 and Arc previously I've done this before multiple times so I know how it goes normally... not on this Neo though, that's for sure.
So the question is: is there any way to perform an update via fastboot...?
Aarush said:
No i get green LED! n in flashtool this happened when i tried to flash .283 kernel -
10/033/2012 20:33:15 - INFO - Selected MT15i_Kernel 4.0.1.A.0.283_Global.ftf
10/033/2012 20:33:15 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
10/033/2012 20:33:15 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
10/034/2012 20:34:19 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
10/034/2012 20:34:19 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/034/2012 20:34:19 - ERROR -
10/034/2012 20:34:19 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/034/2012 20:34:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/034/2012 20:34:55 - INFO - Device disconnected
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Well, yours is a different story it seems because FT says it did connect in flash mode...
And flash mode is a green light...
Are you still holding the key and capering the flash?
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk
????????????????
Im having the same problem the phone is going into offline charging mode. Here is the video of the problem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v3MjErfhug&feature=youtu.be
Try flash stock rom (newest) with wotan server. May solve the problem.
The problem is not in the rom
Sent from my MT15i using XDA App
Pät said:
Try flash stock rom (newest) with wotan server. May solve the problem.
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For the love of God, Asians: PLEASE STOP ****IN' PLUGGING THIS **** IN EVERY OTHER POST.
Is it locked to a specific network? My understanding is that it'll have fastboot locked and you won't be able to get into flash mode. Mine's a Neo V, though, so the Neo may be different.
If it's the same as the Neo V then you have to unlock fastboot as well as the bootloader.
If you go to the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to get into the service menu, I think one of the options tells you about simlocks. Sorry I can't be clearer, my phone won't go to that menu, presumably because I've got CM7 on there now.
Apologies if the Neo doesn't work the same way.
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I've just found a similar post, which seems to have ended with the same conclusion:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1305966
To unlock fastboot, I paid someone else to do it with their credits for setool.
Of course, having a locked fastboot shouldn't stop you from upgrading but I'd guess it'd have to be to a specific version that your supplier has modified.
Maybe it sees the CWM install and views it as non-standard. It might be worth flashing a stock recovery and trying again.
I realise that Flashtool was able to put the phone into fastboot mode. I imagine this "locked fastboot" terminology doesn't quite cover what it really means.
You can use flash mode, back button, greenlight with a locked phone ( sim and bootloader). Fastboot menu key, blue light needs unlocked phone ( sim)
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk

[Q] Sola ICS flashing & rooting

Hello everyone, I just got my xperia sola a few days ago, and I'm really enjoying it so far!!
I have gb 2.3.7 and updater says I'm up to date(weird)
So I was roaming xda today and saw:
rooting ICS and wanted to try it out, but found out that it wont work on gb,
so I tried to flash an ICS ftf (MT27i_6.1.1.B.1.10_Global.ftf) through flashtool,
which also didnt quiet work out...
I jumped from one thread to another to find more outdated information, which was pretty useless
considering I cant even enter 'recovery mode'...
I would really appreciate if someone could take their time and help me (and a lot of other less knowledgeable memebers Im sure!!!)
avalonian said:
Hello everyone, I just got my xperia sola a few days ago, and I'm really enjoying it so far!!
I have gb 2.3.7 and updater says I'm up to date(weird)
So I was roaming xda today and saw:
rooting ICS and wanted to try it out, but found out that it wont work on gb,
so I tried to flash an ICS ftf (MT27i_6.1.1.B.1.10_Global.ftf) through flashtool,
which also didnt quiet work out...
I jumped from one thread to another to find more outdated information, which was pretty useless
considering I cant even enter 'recovery mode'...
I would really appreciate if someone could take their time and help me (and a lot of other less knowledgeable memebers Im sure!!!)
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Try this,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949845.
I'll try to solve if you encounter any problem.
avalonian said:
Hello everyone, I just got my xperia sola a few days ago, and I'm really enjoying it so far!!
I have gb 2.3.7 and updater says I'm up to date(weird)
So I was roaming xda today and saw:
rooting ICS and wanted to try it out, but found out that it wont work on gb,
so I tried to flash an ICS ftf (MT27i_6.1.1.B.1.10_Global.ftf) through flashtool,
which also didnt quiet work out...
I jumped from one thread to another to find more outdated information, which was pretty useless
considering I cant even enter 'recovery mode'...
I would really appreciate if someone could take their time and help me (and a lot of other less knowledgeable memebers Im sure!!!)
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I think that if u want update your devices u have to unlock bootloader (just searching "unlock bootloader sony xperia and go on the official page of sony).
After that u have to open flashtool (before download and install drivers of your pohone on ur computer if u don't already do it) and flashing (following one of the many guides) the firmware of ICS!
This is only one of the many ways, pay attention if u unlock bootloader u will lose your warranty!!
I too bought my phone a couple of days ago and here is what i did.
I first attached my Xperia Sola to the PC and installed Sony PC Companion
Then I updated to 6.1.1.B.1.10 using PC Companion.
Then i went here to unlock my Bootloader.
Then i wen to Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 13.10.2012] thread to Root my Xperia Sola.(Remember to turn ON(Check) USB Debugging before connecting your device for rooting by going to Settings>Developer Options>USB Debugging.)
Now i can safely install any Apps and Games i want.
If you want to install CWM you just need to follow the guide here to install this one with CWM.
Credit goes to everyone who helped me.
Well I installed flashtool everything is fine until I have to unplug the phone and plug it back in.... i try to turn it off.... I tried pressing volume down multiple times, holding it, holding up/down volume.... it just doesnt do anything,,,, what am I missing is there anything else that needs to be done before installing the FTF file????
avalonian said:
Well I installed flashtool everything is fine until I have to unplug the phone and plug it back in.... i try to turn it off.... I tried pressing volume down multiple times, holding it, holding up/down volume.... it just doesnt do anything,,,, what am I missing is there anything else that needs to be done before installing the FTF file????
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Turn off your phone.
Press and hold - volume button .
Connect phone to PC.
It will be connected in flashmode.
finally some movement, now I enter fastboot, and it says that I dont have the drivers installed, altho I checked and reinstalled them twice now... still says that...
avalonian said:
finally some movement, now I enter fastboot, and it says that I dont have the drivers installed, altho I checked and reinstalled them twice now... still says that...
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Are you using latest version?Try drivers from Sony website.
got on a windows 7 machine now, drivers are recognized, am entering fastboot all fine but its stuck at this:
25/014/2012 15:14:56 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
It should be connected in flashmode ,not fastboot mode.
25/036/2012 15:36:36 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/036/2012 15:36:36 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/036/2012 15:36:37 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/036/2012 15:36:37 - INFO - Processing loader
25/036/2012 15:36:37 - INFO - Checking header
25/036/2012 15:36:37 - INFO - Ending flash session
25/036/2012 15:36:37 - ERROR -
25/036/2012 15:36:37 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/036/2012 15:36:37 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/036/2012 15:36:41 - INFO - Device disconnected
avalonian said:
25/036/2012 15:36:36 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/036/2012 15:36:36 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/036/2012 15:36:37 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/036/2012 15:36:37 - INFO - Processing loader
25/036/2012 15:36:37 - INFO - Checking header
25/036/2012 15:36:37 - INFO - Ending flash session
25/036/2012 15:36:37 - ERROR -
25/036/2012 15:36:37 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/036/2012 15:36:37 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/036/2012 15:36:41 - INFO - Device disconnected
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Are you using flashtool v.9.8?
.9.7 had bug like that,I think.
yep its 9.8
hey man I made it!!
thank you Neectron you really helped me :highfive:
people like you make xda a better place
avalonian said:
yep its 9.8
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Tick the "No final verification checkbox" and you are good to go...
pleomaxell said:
I too bought my phone a couple of days ago and here is what i did.
I first attached my Xperia Sola to the PC and installed Sony PC Companion
Then I updated to 6.1.1.B.1.10 using PC Companion.
Then i went here to unlock my Bootloader.
Then i wen to Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 13.10.2012] thread to Root my Xperia Sola.(Remember to turn ON(Check) USB Debugging before connecting your device for rooting by going to Settings>Developer Options>USB Debugging.)
Now i can safely install any Apps and Games i want.
If you want to install CWM you just need to follow the guide here to install this one with CWM.
Credit goes to everyone who helped me.
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will you get stock android if you install this root? thanks
I don't understand what you mean.be more specific.
Don't tinker with something you don't know.
Sent from my ST25i using xda premium

Possibly bricked Xperia Sola (help please)

I just flashed this through CWM in an unlocked-bootloader sola (as the thread suggested) and then after i pressed reboot from the CWM menu the phone stopped responding to anything!
screen, adb, fastboot, nothing working...
The only responses i can get from it are:
phone vibrates once when i press power+vol up
red led turns on when i plug in the usb cable
It won't even enter adb or fastboot, so i cant think of a way to fix this
Flash mode seems to appear working but when i try to flash anything through FlashTool it wont flash anything with an empty error message.
check the device's id at the device drivers log --> FlashTool "check device drivers" log: http://pastebin.com/xfM2PHQw
FlashTool "trying to flash relock bootloader" log: http://pastebin.com/wJHrF7BG
PC Companion recognizes the device as "Sony / Sony Erickson device"
SEUS shows the message for unlocked bootloaders (the one that says it contains modified software or something similar)
wrong section. but you must install drivers manually on device manager.
Try flashing stock firmware in flash mode
Sent from my LT22i using Tapatalk 2
wrong section. but you must install drivers manually on device manager.
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Tried both in windows and linux (don't require drivers here), couldn't get it to recognize.
Try flashing stock firmware in flash mode
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Already tried, this is the log:
09/032/2012 14:32:09 - INFO - (USBFlashWin32.java:18) - Opening device for R/W
09/032/2012 14:32:09 - INFO - (X10flash.java:408) - Reading device information
09/032/2012 14:32:30 - INFO - (X10flash.java:320) - Start Flashing
09/032/2012 14:32:30 - INFO - (X10flash.java:198) - Processing loader
09/032/2012 14:32:30 - INFO - (X10flash.java:167) - Checking header
09/032/2012 14:32:30 - INFO - (X10flash.java:365) - Ending flash session
09/032/2012 14:32:30 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:342) -
09/032/2012 14:32:30 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:343) - Error flashing. Aborted
09/032/2012 14:32:30 - INFO - (FlasherGUI.java:1020) - Device connected in flash mode
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Varemenos said:
Tried both in windows and linux (don't require drivers here), couldn't get it to recognize.
Already tried, this is the log:
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i had that problem with my xperia go once. when i turned it on it would show the Sony logo, then the Xperia logo and restart...
when i tried to flash a new ics rom(the stock one) via flash tool it had the same error, but i figured out you need to have PC companion opened when using flashtool.(at least that worked for me)
sarsarhos said:
wrong section. but you must install drivers manually on device manager.
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techno-np said:
Try flashing stock firmware in flash mode
Sent from my LT22i using Tapatalk 2
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OverdiveKill said:
i had that problem with my xperia go once. when i turned it on it would show the Sony logo, then the Xperia logo and restart...
when i tried to flash a new ics rom(the stock one) via flash tool it had the same error, but i figured out you need to have PC companion opened when using flashtool.(at least that worked for me)
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The problem is, my phone doesn't turn its screen on.
I can't tell whats going on, if its on or not (im being guided by led colors).
And i tried having pc companion on while using flashtool which didn't help
My friend sorry to say but you should read that post clearly before installing that rom this rom is for unlocked bootloader only.
May you have not checked bl status whether it is properly unlocked or not.
Or try to unlock bl again from flash tool and try to flash from again.
Sent from my MT27i using xda app-developers app
sorry,but is going to flashmode?
Regards,
G
rehan512 said:
My friend sorry to say but you should read that post clearly before installing that rom this rom is for unlocked bootloader only.
May you have not checked bl status whether it is properly unlocked or not.
Or try to unlock bl again from flash tool and try to flash from again.
Sent from my MT27i using xda app-developers app
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It was unlocked...
Also which was the section was i supposed to post it to?
GEKTHEBOSS said:
sorry,but is going to flashmode?
Regards,
G
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i was able to get in flash mode yesterday (even though the driver name was odd) but today i can't get it to work.
Thread moved to Q & A section, post in the relevant section next time.

[Q] sony sola stock boot loop

Hi - I hope you are having a good day.
My stock non-rooted xperia sola is stuck in a boot loop.
I have been reading forums for days. Have tried flashtool and also cwm.
Phone is totally standard - not even USB debug is turned on - unless this is the default.
On power up I get xperia logo and then Sony logo and then loops again forever.
Flashtool connects via my xp laptop but then has an error trying to flash.
Cwm does not find my device.
Any help much appreciated. I'm quite techno but not with phones ( yet)
Rob
I
I have also tried the obvious power + vol up button for restart and shutdown.
03/052/2013 21:52:03 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
03/052/2013 21:52:03 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
03/052/2013 21:52:10 - INFO - Device disconnected
03/052/2013 21:52:50 - INFO - Selected MT27 / 6.1.1.B.1.54 / Global
03/052/2013 21:52:50 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
03/053/2013 21:53:57 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
03/054/2013 21:54:13 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
03/054/2013 21:54:15 - INFO - Start Flashing
03/054/2013 21:54:15 - INFO - Processing loader
03/054/2013 21:54:15 - INFO - Checking header
03/054/2013 21:54:15 - INFO - Ending flash session
03/054/2013 21:54:15 - ERROR -
03/054/2013 21:54:15 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
03/054/2013 21:54:17 - INFO - Device disconnected
03/054/2013 21:54:29 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2013-11-03_09-52-03.log
What windows version do you have?
Post a log for connecting with flash mode without flashing anything, just open flashtool and connect in flash mode.
Make sure you are using USB 2.0 ports, USB 3 won't work.
Bootloader locked?
Tried to flash in fastboot mode with flashtool?
Other way you can flash it is with adb commands, check this.
You have to use the kernel that your zip file has, obviously. It's in an .iso format.
manudo said:
Tried to flash in fastboot mode with flashtool?
Other way you can flash it is with adb commands, check this.
You have to use the kernel that your zip file has, obviously. It's in an .iso format.
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Did you read all of it or just the itle?
First of all it's for different device, and second the flashing was done with fastboot.
ChikeD said:
What windows version do you have?
Post a log for connecting with flash mode without flashing anything, just open flashtool and connect in flash mode.
Make sure you are using USB 2.0 ports, USB 3 won't work.
Bootloader locked?
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Thanks - for the help but I managed last night to get it to work. I have XP SP3 & USB2.0 and I needed to go into to Safe Mode to connect the phone so that the drivers would load correctly.
ChikeD said:
Did you read all of it or just the itle?
First of all it's for different device, and second the flashing was done with fastboot.
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I read it all...
First of all, I know, but I send that link because it's the same way to flash another Android device, with adb commands, if flashtool doesn't work, it's worth to try something else like adb commands? Yeah.
And second, sorry, didn't knew.
robifz said:
Thanks - for the help but I managed last night to get it to work. I have XP SP3 & USB2.0 and I needed to go into to Safe Mode to connect the phone so that the drivers would load correctly.
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Next time you should use Sony's updater if something like a bootloop happens, it's much easier than using flashtool and installing drivers.
Sony Update Service or you can use Sony PC Companion too. It has a repair function.

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