I'm trying to flash over to an official firmware so that I can use android 11. Softbank isn't going to bother updating to it. Flashtool keeps getting stuck and telling me that I need an unlocked bootloader. How did you guys manage to do this?
I get stuck at "sending getvar product" every time. or I get an error after parsing boot delivery. I've tried many different firmwares from xperifirm with no luck.
I figured it out myself. I used newflasher. For anyone running into the same problem as me, extract the exe only for newflasher into the folder you downloaded from xperifirm. Delete the simlock.ta file and then flash. Flashtool doesn't seem to work with the 802SO and a locked bootloader.
Mike3009 said:
I figured it out myself. I used newflasher. For anyone running into the same problem as me, extract the exe only for newflasher into the folder you downloaded from xperifirm. Delete the simlock.ta file and then flash. Flashtool doesn't seem to work with the 802SO and a locked bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Which Firmware did you flash? Can you guide the method?
Related
Okay, I have a big problem with my phone, I decided to redo the operating system to a new version/ROM because the one i was using on it before several issues where coming up with it, 1: I Couldn't connect to other providers even though i had phone unlocked. 2: Some default programs where having problems starting.
So When doing a kernel upgrade my phone did not respond kept staying for 2 hours on the "SE" logo, and would not budge, so i decided to remake it, after about 4 hours i was able to get a OS on it, but this OS was older and out of date, when trying to go back to xRecovery it did not want to come up, i downloaded a Reboot to Recovery APK, which informed me that My "xRecovery" was not installed, which is weird because it was installed before.
I been trying to get the Default root method to install xRecovery which every time i ran the "Flash tools" program, it would not allow me to install xRecovery.
If anyone can contact me on skype "mradziwilko" to help me out, or post here ill be here checking on forum every min.
Thanks
Anyone would love some help?
lucindavay said:
Anyone would love some help?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi buddy, Have you tried to use ftf file like zahdi5h, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212260 to update?
You have to have unlocked boot loader and you can drag and drop the ftf into flash tool. Make sure you tick no final verification in flashtool or you will get error.
If that don't work then I suggest starting over with fresh 2.3.3.
Go back to stock using Sony Ericsson Update Service (seus) Use google or search threads for program.
Then just re-do, unlock boot loader and install recovery again with flashtool.
Hopefully zahdi5h ftf file will get you out of trouble.
doodownunda said:
Hi buddy, Have you tried to use ftf file like zahdi5h, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212260 to update?
You have to have unlocked boot loader and you can drag and drop the ftf into flash tool. Make sure you tick no final verification in flashtool or you will get error.
If that don't work then I suggest starting over with fresh 2.3.3.
Go back to stock using Sony Ericsson Update Service (seus) Use google or search threads for program.
Then just re-do, unlock boot loader and install recovery again with flashtool.
Hopefully zahdi5h ftf file will get you out of trouble.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I downloaded this FTF File, when opening it with the latest Flash Tool, it does not Recognize it.
Is their a possability you can link me another FTF, i know CM9 worked, but because i dont have a boot loader i need a ftf to be flashed, i tried with the IMG file, but the flashtool.exe keeps saying <Waiting for Device> and does nothing.
Also to add more info :
My Phone I thought was originaly a Xperia X10a, which it bios it says its a Xperia X10i.
lucindavay said:
I downloaded this FTF File, when opening it with the latest Flash Tool, it does not Recognize it.
Is their a possability you can link me another FTF, i know CM9 worked, but because i dont have a boot loader i need a ftf to be flashed, i tried with the IMG file, but the flashtool.exe keeps saying <Waiting for Device> and does nothing.
Also to add more info :
My Phone I thought was originaly a Xperia X10a, which it bios it says its a Xperia X10i.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi mate is your boot loader unlocked? If not then unlock it with flashtool. Try Version 0.9.10.1 of flashtool. Work's for me.
Download from http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1373179542000
And you can also drag and drop the FTF file into flash-tool. FTF contains Kernel and rom., tick the no final verification box on bottom right.
doodownunda said:
Hi mate is your boot loader unlocked? If not then unlock it with flashtool. Try Version 0.9.10.1 of flashtool. Work's for me.
Download from http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1373179542000
And you can also drag and drop the FTF file into flash-tool. FTF contains Kernel and rom., tick the no final verification box on bottom right.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, i did try that tool, problem is I cant find a FTF File that works, I did try that one the person message but the program doesn't recognize it as a valid FTF file, re-downloaded it 5 times now.
Hi all,
I have a great news
http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...for-a-range-of-unlocked-xperia-devices-video/
Bootloader is compatible with open devices roms and also enables real recovery (Volume Down + Power)
to flash recovery partition on device you have to
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Happy Cooking
J
PS.
in case latest software does not appear just press "all Services"
flash latest software available and on top new loader
Up it?
Can someone drop this new bootloader img on a filesharer? I'm in a boot loop and Emma won't let me in (even with the supplied configuration INI file).
Thanks!
mypetocean said:
Can someone drop this new bootloader img on a filesharer? I'm in a boot loop and Emma won't let me in (even with the supplied configuration INI file).
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here you go... in FTF and loader.sin format.
Good Luck.
Another way to flash?
Thanks for that! As I said, I can't get Emma to work. In fact, even after reinstalling and pasting the INI file in the Program Files directly again, it still keeps me on the login prompt. So, is there another tool I can use to flash this FTF or SIN file? I have fastboot working, but no ADB.
Appreciated!
Final thanks
I found out about the distinction between Androxyde's FlashTool and Sony's "flashtool" Emma. I hadn't before known that the former existed, and Sony's use of the term "flashtool" confused me. Thank you for the file. Didn't seem to help (see my post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60964546&postcount=2), but thank you anyway!
Ta!
my c6802 isn't supported by emma.........can't i flash the new bootloader in my device????
Hello,
i downloaded the latest firmware with XperiFirm.
Now i want do flash it with the Software called Emma.
In the folder of the firmware i downloaded are 28 files and 1 folder called boot.
How do i flash this firmware with Emma?
I hope anyone could help me because i am not experienced with flashing firmwares.
BR
Zillinda
https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andr...ony-Flash-tool-for-Xperia-devices/td-p/307318
Google is ur friend, but os emma for unlocked bootloaders only?
You can upgrade by this tool also
http://www.flashtool.net/
Does anyone know where Emma stores downloaded services (roms)? I'd like to save it for later use. I'm using Windows 10 x64 and older answers seem to be outdated. It now installs to "C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Sony Mobile\Xperia Flash Tool"
edit: Found it in "C:\ProgramData\Sony Mobile\Xperia Flash Tool\2021-01-04-173003\localstorage\Default"
There are 3 json info files and 3 files with no extension that you can open with 7zip.
Like many Sony owners out there, I wanted to get the fingerprint scanner to work on the new XZ1 phone and all was going well when I loaded the Sony Flasher, then was able to download the CE1 (central European) firmware. I was even able to uncompress all the files out of the FTF file BUT here is where it stops...
When I go to FLASH the new firmware the Flasher software can't even see any of the new downloaded firmwares as the Firmware Selector is empty. I've looked all over in the Flashtool/Firmware directories and can see them in Windows Explorer but the Flasher can't.
Do I need to add a file/files so that the Flash tool can see it? I've run out of ideas.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Cheers!
Martin
Maybe this guide would help you
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/
For flashing a firmware, it must be in ftf format, and be located in a folder outside of flashtool folder.
As I flashed HK firmware I can't receive ota updates. So I can only update my phone through flashing firmware. How to flash new firmware without clearing data and also I rooted my IV, can I not flash bootloader or I should flash bootloader and reroot it?
Just extract the boot image of the new firmware you want to flash and patch it with magisk, flash the firmware preserving userdata, and then flash the patched boot.img to get root back.
EDIT: Make sure to run newflasher set_active:a before flashing or else you will get a boot loop. No idea why.
mufunyo said:
Just extract the boot image of the new firmware you want to flash and patch it with magisk, flash the firmware preserving userdata, and then flash the patched boot.img to get root back.
EDIT: Make sure to run newflasher set_active:a before flashing or else you will get a boot loop. No idea why.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I found someone say that remove userdata.sin in firmware before flashing so I can preserve my data. Is that true?
wednesyao said:
I found someone say that remove userdata.sin in firmware before flashing so I can preserve my data. Is that true?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Newflasher will prompt you if you want to preserve data. If you don't trust that you can look into update.xml and delete all the files marked NOERASE (delete from the firmware folder, not from the xml file).
mufunyo said:
Newflasher will prompt you if you want to preserve data. If you don't trust that you can look into update.xml and delete all the files marked NOERASE (delete from the firmware folder, not from the xml file).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's cool, I'll try it later. Thanks a lot XD.