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Xperia brainfart: Problems with flashing

So people around here sometimes get troubled with regular flashing that doesn't work anymore.
I'll explain my problem on this part:
I flashed to a new ROM just to find out that i didn't like the content so i wanted to flash back to TOUCH X.
I did the usual stuff to flash my phone with, Hardspl, then bootloader etc. etc.
PROBLEM!
Now all my phone seems to be doing is go into bootlader and start updating. However, after 3 seconds i get the message that the update is complete. My phone resets itself, and i found out that nothing has changed. I tried it a number of other times, without results.
Now my question is: is there any other way to do this, this is obviously not working!
post all your ideas here so other people can read this in case that they have the same problem!

Everytime you flash a ROM, you do not need to hardspl your device, only once...I would reformat your memory card,use a stock original rom and see if it will flash with that....usually the issue you are seeing is because the nbh file is not being read properly, make sure your nbh file is named correctly.I have had the issue earlier in my days where if I copied the nbh file through active sync something gets screwed in the transfer...used an external card reader and copied it to my memory card after formatting it and it went through....just some suggestions....Good Luck
Regards,
WC

didn't solve it at all.
More suggestions?

SyntheticDistortion said:
didn't solve it at all.
More suggestions?
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seems to be your problem? ---> CLICK

Nope, didn't do anything..
Any other suggestions?
EDIT: Really a lot of thanks for anyone helping, i really would love to start flashing again!

grateful for the help arnt you..

try flashing the USB method, if it works its probably due to your memory card. (unless ur already using the usb method, then try the memory card method!)

How do i use the USB method exactly?
And really guys, thanks for all the feedback, maybe make this a sticky for future reference?

SyntheticDistortion said:
How do i use the USB method exactly?
And really guys, thanks for all the feedback, maybe make this a sticky for future reference?
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well what you do is download the file attached to this post (it is available in one of the stickies but when i tried to download it, it failed so i zipped this one up for you)
extract the .exe within to where your nbh file is (not on xperia, on computer)
make sure there is no KOVSIMG.nbh on your memory card!
put your phone in bootloader (tricolour screen) and plug in via USB
run the custom_RUU.exe and follow the prompts pressing next etc.
you don't have to sync via activesync 1st like it says.
ignore the version number of the ROM just make sure your using the correct nbh and flash!

urm i think you should at least try to look at the stickies .........
this is very useful. i had problem flashing using micro sd so all my flashes are via usb.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=497511

That seemed to have done the trick people!
Thanks very much and keep up the good work!

flashing from sd card

Hi guys,
want to flash my Wizard from SD-card, but i don't know how to rename thr nbh file. Whats name i have to use and how i have to start the rgu bootloader on the device?
thx for help

Hi, not sure you'll be able to flash a new rom from SD card, unless you have the rom on another wizard. If so you can copy rom from other wizard onto SD card and transfer onto your wizard. Make sure you backup data on SD card because as soon as you load the rom image onto the card it becomes unreadable on pc. Which rom are you trying to load? hope this is of some help

MvSt said:
Hi guys,
want to flash my Wizard from SD-card, but i don't know how to rename thr nbh file. Whats name i have to use and how i have to start the rgu bootloader on the device?
thx for help
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Unfortunately renaming the nk.nbf doesn’t work with the Wizard.
I discussed how you can make an SD image for backup and uploading “here in this thread”.

Rom flash from sd
ROM flash from SD/MMC: Without needing 2nd device
here is link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=393370
go for it
My Wizard 200 is also Dead after downgrading version 2 to 1
so now it is totaly dead ..even not go in bootloader mode also..
so if any one know how to alive my phone than please reply me
thank you
(india)

Thank you for the link I never found an alternative, I will have to look in to this.

swapniladsure said:
ROM flash from SD/MMC: Without needing 2nd device
here is link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=393370
go for it
My Wizard 200 is also Dead after downgrading version 2 to 1
so now it is totaly dead ..even not go in bootloader mode also..
so if any one know how to alive my phone than please reply me
thank you
(india)
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First THX for this link, but it's not what i'm looking for.
Some time ago i read about only to rename the ROM.nbf into a nother name (don't know the name, i'm looking for), copy this to the SD-Card and start manually the RUU.
Than after the RUU is started you have to press the green phone button and the wizard will be flashed from SD-Card.
Know I'm looking for the name i need for the .nbf file...

As far as I know what you’re asking for can’t be done, if you find a way please do post it.
The link I posted above was the only way I knew of.

double post

Ok, I'll do.
If i don't find out the name i try your way ,
or i install MS Win Xp again...
or wait till i get my diamond and put the wizard back in the rack.

Rom Problem With my X1

Hi`Guys
for the last few days im having an serious rom problem with my Sony Ericsson X1 sines i was looking for an good 6.5 rom that fits and works smooth with my X1 i found an cooked 6.5 rom belong to HD2 aka Leo2 and i reveiw it and i like it so i charged my phone to the full and unlock my phone using "HARDSPL Tool" after that i upgraded my phone with the new rom ,i like it at the first but after some times i faced alot of hangs and bugs within the rom besides the rom overload the processor that would make the phone runs slow so i had to place back my original rom so i used Sony Ericsson Update service "SEUS" to replace my current rom and when i runed the update it asked me to place back the stock SPL and i did and runed the update again but it said that i have he latest software update so i tryed to go all the way around and use the traditional way to downgrade my phone but here is the problem when ever i start the downgrade prosses it gives me update error number {[260] connection} the update stop and start the recovery prosses ,then i tryed to reunlock the phone but it gave me the same error ,so i tryed to get smart and i stop using the computer for the downgrading and moved to flashing methods farmatted my micro-sd to FAT32 placed the required nbh file named with Kovsimg but when i bootload my phone it stops at the loading part without going throw the checking prosses then done the same with the the SPL but the same it stick at the loading stage ,i start to get hopeless my last option was to use the MTTY Tool but it only formatted the rom without flashing the phone
so now im using 20% of my phone option to avoid bugs or hangs and my phone stick with bad 6.5 rom protacted with StockSPL that cant be changed
so guys any one faced the same problem ? plssss help i really feel like my phone its on handicap status
pls help me...

Try to install this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=606799

drnjstj said:
Try to install this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=606799
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im not looking for a rom i want to release my phone from it hanging in rom updating it stops at 0% when i use the computer and at the loading screen when i use the micro-sd
but thanks for ur help anyways

error_man said:
im not looking for a rom i want to release my phone from it hanging in rom updating it stops at 0% when i use the computer and at the loading screen when i use the micro-sd
but thanks for ur help anyways
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good info that
I read often that it might be solved with one of the following
1. Remove your SD card, run the HardSPL again, then reinsert the SD card with your kovsimg file and it should work
2. reinstall active sync via .msn
3. change the usp port and the data cable
4. disable firewall and antivir
...
But item 1 is reportedly the main reason for most of the error 260 connection failures.
good luck

DrakenKorin said:
good info that
I read often that it might be solved with one of the following
1. Remove your SD card, run the HardSPL again, then reinsert the SD card with your kovsimg file and it should work
2. reinstall active sync via .msn
3. change the usp port and the data cable
4. disable firewall and antivir
...
But item 1 is reportedly the main reason for most of the error 260 connection failures.
good luck
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sorry it didnt help it showed me a new error with the number of [262] now and the upgrade i think the problem its within the phone it self
thanks for the help tho

error_man said:
sorry it didnt help it showed me a new error with the number of [262] now and the upgrade i think the problem its within the phone it self
thanks for the help tho
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how did you try the update? w or w/o sd card?
if with card: did you check if the card is formatted as FAT32?
did you try it with a custom rom? maybe try a stock rom (pavelx1 thread) first
pls try to find some aid in hard-spl unlocker... thread
sry, but from here it's like looking for a needle in a haystack...

DrakenKorin said:
how did you try the update? w or w/o sd card?
if with card: did you check if the card is formatted as FAT32?
did you try it with a custom rom? maybe try a stock rom (pavelx1 thread) first
pls try to find some aid in hard-spl unlocker... thread
sry, but from here it's like looking for a needle in a haystack...
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my dear friend i thank u so much for ur close support to me and my problem
i tryd the activesync first and after the update start on the computer and my phone the update stops at 0% on the computer and the phone as well then the update stops showing error #[262] update error then start the recovery prosses and i formatted my micro-sd to FAT32 and load it with the required file but when i bootload it start the update but stops at the 1st prosses the loading prosses and never move next to the checking and so on
i believe my problem it had something to do with the SPL the rom its locked with the StockSPL that not allowing the update to happen or to get unlocked with the HardSpl

error_man said:
my dear friend i thank u so much for ur close support to me and my problem
i tryd the activesync first and after the update start on the computer and my phone the update stops at 0% on the computer and the phone as well then the update stops showing error #[262] update error then start the recovery prosses and i formatted my micro-sd to FAT32 and load it with the required file but when i bootload it start the update but stops at the 1st prosses the loading prosses and never move next to the checking and so on
i believe my problem it had something to do with the SPL the rom its locked with the StockSPL that not allowing the update to happen or to get unlocked with the HardSpl
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it's of no use if we can't solve it ... and I'm nearly out of ideas
pls read this, hopefully it helps

DrakenKorin said:
it's of no use if we can't solve it ... and I'm nearly out of ideas
pls read this, hopefully it helps
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it toke me really long time to find the file in other site other than rapshared and it didnt worked i tryed also newer StockSPL also the same the phone its not updating im getting really helpless here

Have you ever tried to put your phone into the bootloader mode and try to hardSPL again?
Are you currently using win XP? Don't use Win 7 or Vista.

ted presley said:
Have you ever tried to put your phone into the bootloader mode and try to hardSPL again?
Are you currently using win XP? Don't use Win 7 or Vista.
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yeas my friend i tryed it many many times it didnt work it give the same error [262] and i dont really trust windows 7 or vista with my phone upgrade i only use windows Xp for such things
thank u for ur support n help...

Try installing the newer SPL and then install hard-spl on a different computer without your sd card in the phone.

NeoXerO said:
Try installing the newer SPL and then install hard-spl on a different computer without your sd card in the phone.
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do you have any idea where i can find an newer SPL ? hope if it is not on rapidshare server

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=431218
its on XDA server..just click on the first link down on a list of downloads..it reads: X1_HardSPL_v1.zip
hope I cud help

error_man said:
do you have any idea where i can find an newer SPL ? hope if it is not on rapidshare server
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sounds like he means newer stock spl
not sure if the latest stock roms already have 0.78spl, but you will get it it you flash an older stock rom (0.52) and update via SEUS
cheers

circleofomega said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=431218
its on XDA server..just click on the first link down on a list of downloads..it reads: X1_HardSPL_v1.zip
hope I cud help
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i didnt help too its the same one the i first used it that got my phone stuck..i really feeling helpless but i thanks u for ur hard work in helping me to get over my problem thanks

DrakenKorin said:
sounds like he means newer stock spl
not sure if the latest stock roms already have 0.78spl, but you will get it it you flash an older stock rom (0.52) and update via SEUS
cheers
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can u pls tell me where i can find any new and old stocks..cuz SEUS is telling me that i have the latest software update

error_man said:
can u pls tell me where i can find any new and old stocks..cuz SEUS is telling me that i have the latest software update
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sure
check pavelx1 rom thread in the sticky section
hes got R1-R3 country specific stock rom collection

1. Download stock rom for your country and flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=475482
2. follow instruction: how to restore Stock SPL for warranty reasons from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2710557&postcount=1
3. use SEUS to update your stock rom
YOU MUST FLASH STOCK ROM BEFORE RESTORING STOCK SPL

kjk said:
1. Download stock rom for your country and flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=475482
2. follow instruction: how to restore Stock SPL for warranty reasons from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2710557&postcount=1
3. use SEUS to update your stock rom
YOU MUST FLASH STOCK ROM BEFORE RESTORING STOCK SPL
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i guess your way its the only thing that i didnt do yet but the problem is that all thouse stock roms are uploaded to rapidshare and i cant download it from there just hope is any body could tell me other site that i can download thouse new frimware or latest x1 stock rom

Haret.exe is not working

I got the android 2.2 releases from tremere (26/7)
i copied it on the sd card and run the haret.exe but an error shows me that it can not start because of an unsigned code or a missing component
the release 2.1 from the howto worked.... after trying the new one the 2.1 is not working too with the same error
can anyone help me please ?

please read the howtos again and carefully... then follow them step by step.
it is working!

ok i did it again with the howto for the 2.1 version but it doesn´t work ...

Haret problem
Hi
Where you able to fix the problem? I have the same problem

CARAVELLE-II said:
Hi
Where you able to fix the problem? I have the same problem
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Have you overclocking your Xperia? Haret starts only with stock speed (means 528MHz)

eLeMent225 said:
ok i did it again with the howto for the 2.1 version but it doesn´t work ...
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The only way I found to resolve that error was to do a hard reset.

eLeMent225 said:
I got the android 2.2 releases from tremere (26/7)
i copied it on the sd card and run the haret.exe but an error shows me that it can not start because of an unsigned code or a missing component
the release 2.1 from the howto worked.... after trying the new one the 2.1 is not working too with the same error
can anyone help me please ?
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Have u tried formating the sd card with hp format tool? If it doesnt work maybe buy a new sd card or flash a new rom for xperiax1 should do the trick....

Same problem
Sorry guys i forgot to say is a htc hd2

Um, then what are you doing in X1 forum? Releases are far from being compatible. Go to HD2 forum then.

HD MINI - MINI TUTORIAL UPGRADE ROM from SD Card (EU ROM)!!!!

I created a rom_CLEAN using OSKITCKEN. This is my first rom, and before you install, I tried a method of recovery for some malfunction. The SD card I thought it was the best. I found nothing, and after many tests I realized that the system is identical to the HTC LEO (HD2). The only problem was finding the file name to put on SD.
I noticed that in several HTC devices, the final part of the name is IMG. Some evidence and came to the name: PHOTIMG.nbh
TUTORIAL:
DOWNLOAD ORIGINAL ROM
EXTRACT (with WinRAR) File RUU nbh ...
FORMAT sd card in FAT 32 (as does HD2 2GB SD Sandisk)
COPY FILE to SD CARD
RENAME FILE RUU: PHOTIMG.nbh
SD CARD TO PUT IN THE PHONE
TURN IN BOOTLOADER (volume down + POWER)
VIDEO TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.
ROM (EU ROM) TESTED ON MY PHONE 100%
Photo attaching procedure OK
This thread is for informational purposes only. I am not responsible for malfunctions of your equipment.
UPDATE :
I was thinking how long ago this tutorial can serve .... for future applications ....
also in rom android .... do not go ia good successful in installation ....
as I said in post # 22 I attach link stock rom photon, most languages​​:
http://www.shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=windows mobile&model=Photon
I hope to be helpful ....Press Thanks button if my work has been useful to you

this could be userful to those that have problems with flashing roms

Of course! was the purpose for which I have done this research, and found this solution. I think and I hope it can use for more ....... Thanks!

great work done mate! just used ur tutorial and i made it work again. i think my mini had SOD or was bricked. now working ok so far.

Hi Scherk,
I am happy, my satisfaction is knowing that my work can be of help! Thanks......

Problem with the ROM for HTC mini
hello,
I need some help, I have the same problem that is solved by reinstalling the original ROM, but I can not find one from the HTC website, I contacted support and they said that my HTC is from Australia but there is no ROM for my HTC mini, these are my data :
HTC mini T5555
S/N:SH06SPZ01406
P/N:99HKN047-00
Please help me, thanks

rom australian
Hello,
In fact I have not found-ROM, the HTC site Australian. I do not know your problem, but if you can give definitive blocked a look at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714598&page=2 - post 14!!
you can, I think, to try to install English ROM (do not know the required data for your Operator phone). you must have patience to be able to solve ...

Thanks!!!!, I will try later

does not work with this Rom, another idea?

Hi,
when i try to update my ROM by SDcard, after loading, checking , i have a error code like this 00028002 Not allow.

Hi,
But the upgrade is successful?
Flash only stock rom
Extract and copy again file.nbh
If the problem is to reboot:
If you've tried to do update, just once, try again.
If always the same error, try a different brand sd card.
I advise, as already mentioned, sandisk 2gb

Hi,
update is not successful, my SDcard is a Sandisk 2GB.
and i try different stock (Original) Rom find in forum like this one :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=860636
or this one :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919987

I personally use a rom, cooked by me, derived precisely from the O2 ROM, and among those I cook,
I think is the best.
In my first tests, I tried to flash the stock rom O2,
and the upgrade is successful.
But of course the radio was not working .....
This method (SD CARD) is born from O2
However there are also many threads on XDA with your error code 00028 ....
Now what is the state of use, your hd mini?
You can attach photos of your screen?
My advice is still to use only stock rom downloaded from HTC OFFICIAL.

will 4GB sandisk work?

sandisk 4gb I do not know, you can try.
I tried it, 4gb sdcard from another vendor, but does not work.

thanks for the fast response. i'll try it.

Nice method!
Have tried it with stock ROM, all is OK.
But with custom one I get only "Loading..." at bootloader.
Is there any chance to do this with custom/cooked ROM?

I think it's not possible because we don't have HardSPL (there is only SoftSPL).

greek rom
hi i find the greek rom
http://www.easybytez.com/hdyouad17pa8
for all the greek out there with brick hd mini
ready to flash with this method
ps : danyboy

kostas.seres said:
hi i find the greek rom
http://www.easybytez.com/hdyouad17pa8
for all the greek out there with brick hd mini
ready to flash with this method
ps : danyboy
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i need this immediately. pls if anyone has it upload it for me.
tnx in advance