Hi,
Before unlocking the bootloader on my Xperia Z5 Compact, I want to backup the drm-keys. This can only be done be rooting the device, without unlocking the bootloader. To do this I need any version prior to 32.0.A.6.200. So far so good.
I've used Xperifirm to download an old firmware version (several, actually) and tried to flash it using Flashtool. Here's the problem. It never gets past the following lines:
Code:
20/038/2016 11:38:49 - INFO - Processing modem.sin
20/038/2016 11:38:49 - INFO - Checking header
20/038/2016 11:38:49 - INFO - Flashing data
Yesterday, I've waited for several hours for it to finish, but it never does.
What I've tried so far:
- different cable
- different USB-port
- different computer running a different OS
- several firmwares from Xperifirm: they all fail in exactly the same way
- Restoring the firmware with the Xperia PC Companion: works like a charm, but I'm stuck again with the newest firmware again
Also: I've created an .ftf file from the stuff the PC Companion downloads and when using that in Flashtool, it doesn't work either. Using the official PC Companion however does work.
My Z5 Compact (E5823) is non-branded and should be without simlock.
Thanks a lot!
My friend and I had the exact same issue with our E5823 (Z5 Compact). Turns out when you download flashtool, there is a patch at the bottom of all the download links that you need to apply. Once you replace the .jar file in C:\Flashtool with the patched version, it should work fine.
Took me way longer than I want to admit to figure out I was missing the patch...
DAVe3283 said:
My friend and I had the exact same issue with our E5823 (Z5 Compact). Turns out when you download flashtool, there is a patch at the bottom of all the download links that you need to apply. Once you replace the .jar file in C:\Flashtool with the patched version, it should work fine.
Took me way longer than I want to admit to figure out I was missing the patch...
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I think there is an even newer version out now. But I had that same problem of not adding the patch as well.
Thanks a lot, it seems you're right about Flashtool. The problem occurs with version 0.9.22.0 (both x86 and x64). The version currently on the website is 0.9.22.1, so I suppose the patch you're refering to is now included in the main download.
Actually I've ended up using Flashtool 0.9.18.6, which did the trick fine.
So thanks again, my problem is solved
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Hi!
Having looked around, almost smashed my computer & phone to bits i thought I'd ask on here if anyone can help me out here. I have an Xpreia X10 Mini Pro.. It had Android 1.6 and i wanted to update it to 2.1.. (network locked to 3)
Two things happened here, PC Companion didn't work on my PC.. Dont know why, so i used SEUS(Sony Ericsson Update Service) to get me the update. This update downloaded successfully, then decided it would give up after about 5% of install.. Bricking my phone.
So i downloaded Flashtool. Great! (i thought). I installed everything, downloaded the UK 2.1 firmware in .SIN format, compiled it (or bundled). I had a rough idea of what i was doing however two steps were missed by the tutorial on this site.
My Flashtool asked me on bundling what model my phone was, there were 2 option which may apply, the first: Xperia Mini Pro, the second, X10. i chose X10.
then asked me if i wanted a locked bootloader or unlocked. ?! not knowing what this meant i opted to make two ftf files, the first with the locked second with unlocked.
none of those worked.. this is what i got in flashtool log:
10/017/2011 15:17:14 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
10/017/2011 15:17:33 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&36089B2&0&2
10/017/2011 15:17:33 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/017/2011 15:17:34 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/017/2011 15:17:34 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
10/017/2011 15:17:34 - INFO - Then go to application settings
10/017/2011 15:17:34 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
i also not that in the stderr.txt file i had this:
"Error loading log4j properties file."
although i cant be sure as to when this happened.
Please help. I'm going to lose my mind here.
By the sounds of it you downloaded the latest flashtool which doesnt support our x10 mini pro. Try downloading an earlyer one and try again.
Sent from my U20i using xda premium
A friend of mine gave me his x10i phone to play, so i decided to follow all the proper steps to get the device rooted and install 2.3.4 on it.
I have downloaded the flashtool v 0.5.3.0, but it does not detect the device. I have also installed the drivers on the system from flashtool\drivers folder
When I click Check Drivers, i get the following output:
12/041/2011 16:41:47 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :
12/041/2011 16:41:47 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_612E\CB511ND245: OK
12/041/2011 16:41:47 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
12/041/2011 16:41:47 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
Another problem I have is that Debug mode is on, but the flashtool always says it is off. I tried all i could including upgrading the stock rom from sonyericsson site, but at this stage, I am ready to give up. I do not see anyone else is experiencing this problem.
Any advice is appreciated.
screw the drivers in that folder
install the legit ones from the SE webstie
install the PC Companion and it will do everything for you
then try. If does not work message me or reply here
tried it all from scratch at home on windows 7 (first attempt was at work on XP).
At home everything worked fine Thanks!
do you want Unlocking you bootloader?
try my way, its stands in my signature.
I think i was able to unlock it. In fact, sorry, I do not know what "unlocking bootloader" is, but what makes me think that I've done it is that i was able to flash Doom kernel with wifi and one of the custom ROMs on it. Also I got root access on the phone. Recovery console (CWM ?) is working too.
Correct me if i am wrong, but this is as far as i can go with this device and nothing else needed to crack/install etc.
One issue i noticed is that GPS does not work and settings are just not there, but i guess it is a ROM/kernel related question which i will explore further.
unlock bootloader
makes it a lot easier and nicer when you install a custom rom
um
use flashtool
under plugins category
I kind of brick my Xperia x10 (I know it's not called brick). I did root, install xRecovery and after that went straight away to install a new custom ROM. When I reboot the x10 just got blocked with the SE logo.
I tried SEUS, and didn't work saying that I've got the last update. I'm trying flashtool now, but my problem is, that now after 10 seconds it changes from flash mode to SE logo, and I can't do anything else...
Please, I really need help, I'm totally a noobie
This is the log from Flashtool:
11/059/2012 17:59:42 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
11/000/2012 18:00:03 - INFO - Device disconnected
11/000/2012 18:00:03 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
I took the risk to try to flash a ftf file in those 10 seconds and it DID work!!!
Bless it. So, I'm gonna try to carry on with the other guides. Anyway, if you have any advice it'll very much appreciated
Which version of flash tool have you used for this? This was a bug in on of the versions in the recent past that seems to have been fixed now.
Also, which Rom were you trying to install? (not related to your problem, just asking )
The Flashtool is ver. 0.6.7.0 running on Windows 7 64 bits.
I just installed the firmware Sony Ericsson X10i_2.1.A.435_GLOBAL-GGL GENERIC 1232-9897.
Trying to follow this guide now http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343 but it appears a camera with an arrow when I'm installing the xRecovery 0.3...
I was thinking to install the ThGo2's ROM because I read good reviews about it, especially about the battery life...
Any recommendation?
I have mostly stuck to stock-based ROMs. I haven't used ThGo2 ROM long enough to give an informed opinion. Right now I am using Wolfbreaks ROM with DoomKernel. The camera is somewhat crippled in the CM/MIUI roms but otherwise you could have a look at those also.
Hello guys,
I´m new here, and before everyone starts throwing stones on me , I´ve already tried some steps and got stuck (the welcome video is awesome! hehe).
Well, I tried to update my android on my phone, and after the reboot, got stuck on sony ericsson title screen.
1. I searched over the internet same issues, and i got this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1602489 .
2. I followed Someguyfromhell indications at this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
3. I got the flash tool , PC companion, base drivers, and the ftf file for flashing.
4.After install flash tool, selected the ftf file, and got this message :
05/019/2012 14:19:47 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
I think the rom file is not compatible with my phone (2010 production date).
I tried to find other ftf files, without success.
Anyone can help me with that?
Thanks in advance
Use the repair option in PC Companion to restore your stock firmware if at all possible.
After that, you can tell us how you tried to update the android on your phone, like: what did you want to update it to, which rom did you choose, what steps did you take...
By the way... the links you provided were for 2011 devices, Experia Mini and Mini Pro
the 2010 devices are Experia x10 mini and x10 mini pro. Different hardware altogether, I know it's confusing but please be careful where you choose your new software from
Don't feel too bad though, we've all made mistakes, just try to be a bit specific as to what you did first that made your phone get stuck, we can go from there.
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Hello Guys,
After a loong search i found one ROM who fits with my cellphone - kind of old one.
I followed the steps on flashtool and "recovered". Sometimes it acts strange : if I turn off, it's very difficult to turn on in normal ways.. i need to plug on usb or re-flash... and if I switch the sim card, sometimes works, sometimes not...
Now its stable, but I think something is wrong.
and i got this information about my current version status :
Model : U20i
Firmware Version : 1.6
Kernel : 2.6.29 [email protected] #1
Compilation Number : 1.1.A.0.8
Is there any possibility to upgrade my android version?
use the upgrade option in PC Companion
Again... what rom did you download, what steps did you take.. be specific when you ask questions, and please, let us know if you tried the advice given when you ask a question
gzanelatto said:
Hello Guys,
After a loong search i found one ROM who fits with my cellphone - kind of old one.
I followed the steps on flashtool and "recovered". Sometimes it acts strange : if I turn off, it's very difficult to turn on in normal ways.. i need to plug on usb or re-flash... and if I switch the sim card, sometimes works, sometimes not...
Now its stable, but I think something is wrong.
and i got this information about my current version status :
Model : U20i
Firmware Version : 1.6
Kernel : 2.6.29 [email protected] #1
Compilation Number : 1.1.A.0.8
Is there any possibility to upgrade my android version?
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are you have try use SEUS new version to get SE original rom+kernel , its work to me when i downgrade my E10i from MiniCM9 to SE original stock.
if you want to upgrade your phone to android 2.3 you can try MiniCM7 for U20i or for MiniCM9 for android 4.0.4.
I already try used MiniCM7 and MiniCM9 with nAa kernel, and its work fine to my E10i.
Help
i have the same problem i try to install MiniCM9 and it get stuck what should i do?
ivaneirox said:
i have the same problem i try to install MiniCM9 and it get stuck what should i do?
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Where do you get stuck? What steps did you take? Give us some information to work with, otherwise no one can help you.
What device do you have?
Did you install the proper kernel?
What does your phone do when you turn it on after flashing?
I had the same problem for a long time aswell, wat u need to do is use pc companion to upgrade to firmware 2.1 and then root ur fone using superoneclick and then search for a video on youtube on "how to install xrecovery on x10 mini pro" and then choose ur rom from xda then falsh it
stucked while installing rom
SmG67 said:
Where do you get stuck? What steps did you take? Give us some information to work with, otherwise no one can help you.
What device do you have?
Did you install the proper kernel?
What does your phone do when you turn it on after flashing?
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i hve xperia x10mini u20i.. i was installing cynogen mod through xrecovery and i also selected the wipe factory reset option.. now m stucked on the boot screen (sony erricson) nothings working.. plzz help... m dieing for solution..
xperia x10 mini pro u20i
Hello i also have a x10 mini pro.
first rooted it with superoneclick.
then i unlocked the bootloader via cmd. with these programs :s1tool i got via youtube a video and the programs msm7227_setool2 and msm7227_semc.
then copied the cm-11-20140320-NIGHTLY-LegacyXperia-mango to my phone sd card.
and the gapps-kk-20150412-minimal-edition-signed.
after that i installed this cwm : CWMInstaller-Windows-v5. that i got from here:
Links:
Original X10 Mini CWM Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1105745
Original X10 Mini Pro CWM Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1106146
then i used flashtool at least i tryed to fastboot. but i couldent seem to get my phone in fastboot mode only flashmode.
and i dident see the option reboot into fastboot mode (via abd) but now i do see it.
so i dident flash ore fastboot the x10 mini pro u20i. i just restarted it in cwm and started to delete the davik and factory reset. then i got in mounts and storage and formated all i could format. becouse on a previous phone i had the galaxy s2 i did the same and i could do a clean install on that phone. but on this x10 mini pro after i did all this. i tought instead of installing the roms via cwm. i rebooted the system.
and now its stuck at the sony ericsson name and wont go in cwm. only flashmode works. also i tried xperia companion.
at the pc companion i got this error after entering flashmode and trying to repair it:
Software repair error
An error occurred while repairing your device.
Please try again. If the problem persists, please contact Sony support.
Error code: UEGetPhoneInfoMissingInfo
U20i 0123 1237-9318 R2B 2.1.1.A.0.6
then with the flashtool i tryed to reset it to a official rom witch i downloaded named : U20i_2.1.1.A.0.6_X10 Mini Pro_2.1-upd1-ITA
so i go in flashmode also and got this error :
19/055/2016 16:55:03 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.18.1 built on 08-25-2014 23:00:00
19/055/2016 16:55:03 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
19/055/2016 16:55:03 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
19/055/2016 16:55:03 - INFO - Strategy firefox failed trying next one : No Firefox installation found
19/055/2016 16:55:03 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one
19/055/2016 16:55:03 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
19/055/2016 16:55:03 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.
19/055/2016 16:55:14 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.
19/055/2016 16:55:15 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
19/055/2016 16:55:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
19/055/2016 16:55:31 - ERROR - root : this bundle is not valid
19/055/2016 16:55:31 - INFO - Selected Bundle for X10miniPro-U20i. FW release : 2.1-upd1. Customization : SE-StockROM-ITA
19/055/2016 16:55:31 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
19/055/2016 16:55:33 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
19/055/2016 16:55:34 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
19/055/2016 16:55:34 - INFO - Reading device information
and this is how far it goes. i can leave it all day like this but nothing happends. after trying to flash this rom : U20i_2.1.1.A.0.6_X10 Mini Pro_2.1-upd1-ITA
so all the phone dous now is be stuck in sony ericsson screen.
cant enter cwm.
flashing dousent work.
repairing with offical xperia companion dousent work.
cant enter fastboot mode.
can enter flashmode.
and thats about it....
if anyone have a solution for my problem i would love to hear it! becouse i cant seem to find a way out of this to get my phone back working again!
Cheers!
~ "At your own risk:
Tutorial Flashing Update Sony Xperia C4 E5333 for download errors, application errors, the touchscreen is not sensitive, exposed to the virus internal memory, loading a boot loop, until the hardbrick could be detected in a firmware update for the computer drivers. Below you can find the latest firmware for phones:
How to Flash the latest firmware to Sony Xperia C4 E5333
1.First of all, check your firmware version (if you already have the latest, you do not need this tutorial).
2.Download and install the latest Flashtool from this following link:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/
3. How To Use Sony Flashtool Tutorial can be found at this following link:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/use-the-flash-tool-for-xperia-devices/
4.Download the latest Firmware Xperia C4 E5333 from all Sony firmware available in this following link:
http://zonexservice.blogspot.com/2015/06/all-stock-rom-sony-xperia-firmware.html?m=
5.Paste FTF file downloaded in step 4 to the folder "Firmware" in the folder Flashtool.
6.Open Flashtool, click on the flash and select the firmware which was downloaded, click ok. Important - if you do not want to delete the data from your phone, simply uncheck userdata.sin. All data will remain in your phone, but sometimes it can cause additional problems. So it is better and i do recommend too, to perform a backup of your personal data, then continue with the installation raw and then restore your personal data.
7. Turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows a pop-up window, connect the phone to the PC by clicking the volume down key until the green led color appears.
8. After a few minutes all done and you'll get a new updated firmware phone."
Hello, this is my first time here - I'm from brazil, so, first, please excuse me for the bad english.
I have a C4 Dual , model E5343 (Brazil retail), and months ago I've flashed the MEA version, model E5333 - 5.1
Now, the official 6.0 update of the E5343 is available for download with Xperia Companion. I've tried to download this version and flash it with the flash tools. All drivers and services are installed and activated (in 2 PCs), and I've downloaded 2 versions of the flash tools - both of them didn't worked. So, when I was about to flash, after selecting the model C4 (E5xxx), I've always got this message - Process finished with error - loader.sin.
Later I've tried to do the recovery with Xperia Companion, and it gives me this error message: UEGetPhoneInfoMissingInfo
E5343 3521 1295-0292 R3A 27.2.B.0.169.
What should I do? Wait for the OTA update? Or can I do anything to fix this errors so I could flash it correctly?
PS - Using fastboot or unlocking the bootloader would help somehow?
Thanks!
would you need to unlock bootloader first before you can flash?