[Q] Kernel flashing problem - XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Everytime I try to flash nAa kernel to my xperia x8, I get error on flashtool saying that I have to turn on "Unknown sources and debugging". Im 100% sure I did that, and still have this problem. Anyone knows anything about this?

Which version of FlashTool do You use? IMO 0.2.9.1 is better to flash kernels than newer versions.
And second thing - Don't know why You have that error, cause kernel is being installed in flash mode, when the device is off. Maybe the file extension is wrong? (when I download nAa kernel it's always with .zip extension, so I have to rename it as .ftf file).
My typical log looks like this:
06/019/2012 14:19:20 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
06/019/2012 14:19:22 - INFO - Flashing finished.
06/019/2012 14:19:22 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
06/019/2012 14:19:22 - INFO - Then go to application settings
06/019/2012 14:19:22 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
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mihaelz said:
Everytime I try to flash nAa kernel to my xperia x8, I get error on flashtool saying that I have to turn on "Unknown sources and debugging". Im 100% sure I did that, and still have this problem. Anyone knows anything about this?
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Have you unlocked your bootloader??

bahmonkeys said:
Have you unlocked your bootloader??
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I rooted my phone, unlocked bootloader and instaled custom rom.
Bolussimo said:
Which version of FlashTool do You use? IMO 0.2.9.1 is better to flash kernels than newer versions.
And second thing - Don't know why You have that error, cause kernel is being installed in flash mode, when the device is off. Maybe the file extension is wrong? (when I download nAa kernel it's always with .zip extension, so I have to rename it as .ftf file).
My typical log looks like this: ...
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This is my log. Im using Sony Ericsson x10 flasher by Bin4ry and Androxyde 0.2.9.1. Though it says "x10" you can choose x8 in the options too.
06/001/2012 20:01:08 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
06/001/2012 20:01:08 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&30935FCE&0&2
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - VER="R8A029";DATE="20100601";TIME="12:17:00";
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - Flashing loader
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - Then go to application settings
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging

I'm afraid You did not unlock Your bootloader, or attempt was unsuccessful:
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - VER="R8A029";DATE="20100601";TIME="12:17:00";
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R - locked bootloader
r - unlocked bootloader

mihaelz said:
I rooted my phone, unlocked bootloader and instaled custom rom.
This is my log. Im using Sony Ericsson x10 flasher by Bin4ry and Androxyde 0.2.9.1. Though it says "x10" you can choose x8 in the options too.
06/001/2012 20:01:08 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
06/001/2012 20:01:08 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&30935FCE&0&2
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - VER="R8A029";DATE="20100601";TIME="12:17:00";
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - Flashing loader
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - Then go to application settings
06/001/2012 20:01:09 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
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Your bootloader isnt unlocked mate..u got 'R' and not 'r'.. That is the reason you cant flash the kernel.. Try unlocking bootloader again safely..
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Uhm, thanks .. would you be kind enough and give me simplest tutorial on how to unlock my bootloader? I would appriciate it.

mihaelz said:
Uhm, thanks .. would you be kind enough and give me simplest tutorial on how to unlock my bootloader? I would appriciate it.
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READ this first http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1436924 after you have checked to see if your bootloader can be unlocked read this and ONLY if it can be unlocked read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1254225

mihaelz said:
Uhm, thanks .. would you be kind enough and give me simplest tutorial on how to unlock my bootloader? I would appriciate it.
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Use the tool in my signature to unlock bootloader.. ;-)
Sent from my U20i using xda premium

bahmonkeys said:
READ this first http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1436924 after you have checked to see if your bootloader can be unlocked read this and ONLY if it can be unlocked read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1254225
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ok, thanks

mihaelz said:
ok, thanks
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hit the thanks button!!!

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[Q] Error while flashing a kernel..

04/056/2011 17:56:32 - INFO - Flashing loader
04/056/2011 17:56:32 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
04/056/2011 17:56:32 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
04/056/2011 17:56:32 - INFO - Then go to application settings
04/056/2011 17:56:32 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
i dont know what i had done wrong but i did as posted ...should i retry or are there some tips????
have u unlocked bootloader?
chewdaniel said:
have u unlocked bootloader?
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Thats what im trying to do..using the flashtool 0.5, it says bootloader unlock in the plugin menu...and when i click it and set the phone in flash mode this msg came....have i done wrong???i mean to unlock bootloader thing..
sumith.vj866 said:
04/056/2011 17:56:32 - INFO - Flashing loader
04/056/2011 17:56:32 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
04/056/2011 17:56:32 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
04/056/2011 17:56:32 - INFO - Then go to application settings
04/056/2011 17:56:32 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
i dont know what i had done wrong but i did as posted ...should i retry or are there some tips????
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Follow this thread to unlock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225. Good Luck!
sumith.vj866 said:
Thats what im trying to do..using the flashtool 0.5, it says bootloader unlock in the plugin menu...and when i click it and set the phone in flash mode this msg came....have i done wrong???i mean to unlock bootloader thing..
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i replied in your other thread as well about your bootloader. it is NOT unlocked...
Try to use Flashtool 0.6.9.1
Name_Benjamin said:
Try to use Flashtool 0.6.9.1
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Damn did you revive every old thread we have??
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium

X8, only kernel screen and reboots

Hi X8 Lovers =P
Let me tell you my situation:
After installing MiniCM7-2.1.6 and gapps, i rebooted my phone and it just sits there, rebooting, turning on the light for the battery charge in violet.
I followed the steps one after the other, re-flashed kernel, reinstalled all, did the pc companion repair and tried again... the same thing keeps on happening...
I also tried with kernel 06b
What else can be done?
If you need more information, ask me for it, i'll answer as soon as possible.
Thank you very much!
Tried full wipe? Do it after installing new rom
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I always did it before installing new rom (if you meant the option "wipe data/factory reset")
Now i did it after installing the rom and there was no change =S
But thank you very much for answering, anyway!
Any other suggestion?
Well I don't know then full wipe always work for me, maybe I'm just lucky
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
I'm thinking perhaps the flashing is not being done properly.. here's my flashing log:
Code:
23/037/2011 12:37:27 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
23/037/2011 12:37:28 - INFO - Selected E15_nAa-07_2.6.29.6-nAa-07.ftf
23/037/2011 12:37:28 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
23/037/2011 12:37:29 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
23/037/2011 12:37:29 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\6&D8E068E&0&2
23/037/2011 12:37:29 - INFO - Start Flashing
23/037/2011 12:37:29 - INFO - VER="r8A029";DATE="20100601";TIME="12:17:00";
23/037/2011 12:37:29 - INFO - Flashing loader
23/037/2011 12:37:31 - INFO - PROT_VER="02";DATE="20101104";TIME="09:21:00";VER="r4A060";CXC="1229-3641";TYPE="S1_LOADER";UNIQUE_DEV_ID="51F29D0E8E606B73AD929800436CAD2F76986774";SEC_LOCK_STATUS="LOCKED";OTP_DATA="4DFD7700470404000F080420C9AD1F98";IMEI="01244900909941";AID_VERSION="0004";EROM_AID="0001";LOADER_AID="0001";SW_AID="0001";CUST_AID="0001";SIM_LOCK_AID="0001";HWCONF_AID="0001";PROD_ID="0000";ACTIVE_LOADER_AID="0001";MAN_ID="002C";DEV_ID="00BC";EXT_DEV_ID="0055";SIN_VER="0001";AID_TAMP="NOT_TAMPERED";MAX_PKT_SZ="00010000";AUTH_LEVEL="PRODUCTION";AUTH_MET="0001";CARD_PRESENT="YES";CARD_SIZE="8GB";CARD_DATA="UHJvZE5vPTEyNDUtNjAwMQ1Qcm9kUmV2PVIyQQ1Db3BpZWRCeXRlcz0zNDc1ODgxNzcNQ29waWVkRmlsZXM9OTUxMw1Db3BpZWREaXJzPTY1DU9yZGVyPTU2MDIwMzEN";LOADER_ROOT="S1_Loader_Root_8e35";EROM_ROOT="S1_EROM_Root_f54f";SW_ROOT="S1_SW_Root_3edc";CUST_ROOT="S1_Cust_Root_732f";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_a640";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_4b8c";
23/037/2011 12:37:31 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
23/037/2011 12:37:33 - INFO - Flashing finished.
23/037/2011 12:37:33 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
23/037/2011 12:37:33 - INFO - Then go to application settings
23/037/2011 12:37:33 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
23/037/2011 12:37:41 - INFO - Device disconnected
I'm concerned about the line after "Flashing loader" line... It doesn't seems like it was done correctly...
Any thought?
dummbazz said:
I'm thinking perhaps the flashing is not being done properly.. here's my flashing log:
Code:
23/037/2011 12:37:27 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
23/037/2011 12:37:28 - INFO - Selected E15_nAa-07_2.6.29.6-nAa-07.ftf
23/037/2011 12:37:28 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
23/037/2011 12:37:29 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
23/037/2011 12:37:29 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\6&D8E068E&0&2
23/037/2011 12:37:29 - INFO - Start Flashing
23/037/2011 12:37:29 - INFO - VER="r8A029";DATE="20100601";TIME="12:17:00";
23/037/2011 12:37:29 - INFO - Flashing loader
23/037/2011 12:37:31 - INFO - PROT_VER="02";DATE="20101104";TIME="09:21:00";VER="r4A060";CXC="1229-3641";TYPE="S1_LOADER";UNIQUE_DEV_ID="51F29D0E8E606B73AD929800436CAD2F76986774";SEC_LOCK_STATUS="LOCKED";OTP_DATA="4DFD7700470404000F080420C9AD1F98";IMEI="01244900909941";AID_VERSION="0004";EROM_AID="0001";LOADER_AID="0001";SW_AID="0001";CUST_AID="0001";SIM_LOCK_AID="0001";HWCONF_AID="0001";PROD_ID="0000";ACTIVE_LOADER_AID="0001";MAN_ID="002C";DEV_ID="00BC";EXT_DEV_ID="0055";SIN_VER="0001";AID_TAMP="NOT_TAMPERED";MAX_PKT_SZ="00010000";AUTH_LEVEL="PRODUCTION";AUTH_MET="0001";CARD_PRESENT="YES";CARD_SIZE="8GB";CARD_DATA="UHJvZE5vPTEyNDUtNjAwMQ1Qcm9kUmV2PVIyQQ1Db3BpZWRCeXRlcz0zNDc1ODgxNzcNQ29waWVkRmlsZXM9OTUxMw1Db3BpZWREaXJzPTY1DU9yZGVyPTU2MDIwMzEN";LOADER_ROOT="S1_Loader_Root_8e35";EROM_ROOT="S1_EROM_Root_f54f";SW_ROOT="S1_SW_Root_3edc";CUST_ROOT="S1_Cust_Root_732f";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_a640";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_4b8c";
23/037/2011 12:37:31 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
23/037/2011 12:37:33 - INFO - Flashing finished.
23/037/2011 12:37:33 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
23/037/2011 12:37:33 - INFO - Then go to application settings
23/037/2011 12:37:33 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
23/037/2011 12:37:41 - INFO - Device disconnected
I'm concerned about the line after "Flashing loader" line... It doesn't seems like it was done correctly...
Any thought?
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This is gonna sound weird but you did unlock your bootloader and check it with s1 tool didn't you?
sent from my x8 running gingerdx
wilbso said:
This is gonna sound weird but you did unlock your bootloader and check it with s1 tool didn't you?
sent from my x8 running gingerdx
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it is unlocked... notice the "r"
flash log look ok...?
Try use stock kernel? If its ok then something is wrong when u flash the custom kernel
Sent from my E15i using Tapatalk
Same problem here.
Already try to install others kernells, same problem.
Already Try use the stock kernel, same problem.
unlocked bootloarder ("r")
Tryed 3 flashtool versions
Im on phone right now.. cant search, what's violet led means? I think i read somewhere on minicm7 thread
Sent from my E15i using Tapatalk
I could not find anything about the violet led, i might have searched wrong...
I'm now trying with the E15_nAa-08_2.6.29.6-nAa-08.ftf kernel, but same thing keeps on happening...
Hey people, as it turns out, it was actually a white light, that looks violet...
And, the most important problem, is that the Baseband in my phone was outdated. I had to update it to the required version in order to have the custom mod working again.
Thanks all for your help!
If a moderator reads this, please feel free to close the thread.

[Solved]Bootloader unlocking problems: FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)

Hi Guys,
So i bought a second hand XZ(C6603) as an upgrade from my XS. The previous owner told me he had unlocked the bootloader and then again relocked it(he used the BLU function in flashtool). Yesterday i wanted to unlock it again but somehow i cant get it unlocked anymore. In the service menu it says: "Bootloader unlock allowed" YES meaning i can unlock it.
I've used flashtool and adb both with the same result:
14/055/2013 22:55:31 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
14/055/2013 22:55:36 - INFO - Unlocking phone using key XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
14/055/2013 22:55:36 - INFO - ...
14/055/2013 22:55:36 - INFO - FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)
14/055/2013 22:55:36 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.035s
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX= the unlock code i got from Sony
I've all ready tried whiping & reflashing it with the flashtool(.423 frimware) and also repaired it with PC companion but after that i still get the same results
Anyone got some advise for me? Could it be a driver related isue(btw i'm on win 7 64)?
Are you sure you correctly type the key? I also was in this situation, but after ctrl+c/ctrl+v the code more accurate the unlocking went ok...
Try to reinstall fastboot drivers
Bairei said:
Are you sure you correctly type the key? I also was in this situation, but after ctrl+c/ctrl+v the code more accurate the unlocking went ok...
Try to reinstall fastboot drivers
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Yes is deffintly the correct key. I typed it and i copied/pasted it but still with the same result. I going to uninstall all sony software/flashtool from my computer tonight and start over again.
Try all caps.
...Sent from Zed
XperienceD said:
Try all caps.
...Sent from Zed
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Tried it but still same result
kistigun said:
Tried it but still same result
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Do you have any branding on the phone from your carrier, are you sure rooting hasn't changed status to yes by accident.
Are your drivers correctly installed (load up flashtool and connect your phone in fastboot and it will say device connecter in fastboot)
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
Maddhouse said:
Do you have any branding on the phone from your carrier, are you sure rooting hasn't changed status to yes by accident.
Are your drivers correctly installed (load up flashtool and connect your phone in fastboot and it will say device connecter in fastboot)
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Dont have any branding. I uninstalled all sony software & flashtool from my computer. Reinstalled the flashtool & drivers but still no luck:
15/008/2013 18:08:55 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
15/009/2013 18:09:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
15/009/2013 18:09:07 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
15/009/2013 18:09:07 - INFO - Reading device information
15/009/2013 18:09:07 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
15/009/2013 18:09:07 - INFO - Current device : C6603 - CB5A1PZ0TV - 1270-4975_R3B - 1269-5309_10.3.A.0.423 - GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.A.0.423
15/009/2013 18:09:07 - INFO - Processing loader
15/009/2013 18:09:07 - INFO - Checking header
15/009/2013 18:09:07 - INFO - Flashing data
15/009/2013 18:09:07 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_5ca3 - Version : APQ8064_30 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
15/009/2013 18:09:07 - INFO - Start Reading unit 000008B2
15/009/2013 18:09:07 - INFO - Reading TA finished.
15/009/2013 18:09:07 - INFO - Ending flash session
15/009/2013 18:09:07 - INFO - Now unplug your device and restart it into fastbootmode
15/009/2013 18:09:08 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
15/009/2013 18:09:08 - INFO - Device disconnected
15/009/2013 18:09:12 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
15/009/2013 18:09:12 - INFO - Device disconnected
15/009/2013 18:09:17 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
15/010/2013 18:10:19 - INFO - Unlocking phone using key XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
15/010/2013 18:10:19 - INFO - ...
15/010/2013 18:10:19 - INFO - FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)
15/010/2013 18:10:19 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.035s
Maddhouse said:
Do you have any branding on the phone from your carrier, are you sure rooting hasn't changed status to yes by accident.
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This is a common occurrence @kistigun so it could be just that (although it doesn't allow unlockable Phones to be unlocked unfortunately), but as you were informed it has been unlocked before you shouldn't be having any issues. Have you tried doing it manually using command prompts?
XperienceD said:
This is a common occurrence @kistigun so it could be just that (although it doesn't allow unlockable Phones to be unlocked unfortunately), but as you were informed it has been unlocked before you shouldn't be having any issues. Have you tried doing it manually using command prompts?
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Also tried it with command prompts but with the same result
If it's locked by any way, is there any way to unlock it again?
kistigun said:
If it's locked by any way, is there any way to unlock it again?
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You should just be able to do it the same way I would have thought, are you sure you're just not seeing the wood for the trees perhaps? And have you backed up your TA Partition before trying btw?
XperienceD said:
Bootloader Unlocking & CWM;
[Tutorial] Xperia Z & ZL Bootloader Unlocking/Relocking
[Locked Bootloader]CWM recovery 6.0.2.8 for locked bootloaders v4[25-03]
[XZDualRecovery][v2.3 RELEASE] cwm 6.0.3.2 & twrp 2.5.0.0 [locked bootloader]
[TOOL][Z/ZL/ZQ] Backup TA v8.6 for Windows
[Tutorial] Backup You TA Partition To Keep Your Drm Keys before unlocking
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kistigun said:
Also tried it with command prompts but with the same result
If it's locked by any way, is there any way to unlock it again?
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the key is case sensitive ..
fish droid said:
the key is case sensitive ..
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Yeah i know that is/was not the problem
XperienceD said:
You should just be able to do it the same way I would have thought, are you sure you're just not seeing the wood for the trees perhaps? And have you backed up your TA Partition before trying btw?
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Pff, finaly got i unlocked! Found a German forum where someone had the same problem:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-custom-roms-modding-fuer-sony-xperia-z/380742-xperia-z-root-bootloader-unlock-anleitung-23.html
Had to create a folder in flashtool/custom with my XZ serial code as name. In the folder i created a text file named ulcode.txt in text file i've put the unlock code i got from Sony after that it unlocked!
Thanks guys for the advice! For now i'm going to flash the sh*t out of my XZ
i have the same problem, but I have no solutions
Didn't think that your bootloaders are unlockable?
Sent from my SGP321 using xda app-developers app
in serivce menu i have rooting status on bootloader unlock allowed:yes
sorry for my bad bad english
tobyax said:
in serivce menu i have rooting status on bootloader unlock allowed:yes
sorry for my bad bad english
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Are you sure your drivers a correctly installed Toby? Have you tried the command prompt way?
What version on XZ do you have C66??
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
i have tried prompt way and flashtool on windows and flashtool on mac, all same error FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)
this is my device : C6603 - BX903GQ6KF - 1270-3964_R3B - 1269-5309_10.3.1.A.0.244 - GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.1.A.0.244
Android version : 4.2.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-g3865184 / Build number : 10.3.1.A.0.244
no one can help me
tobyax said:
no one can help me
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If you have tried command prompt way and you are 100% sure drivers are installed then you have a locked bootloader
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
At the end I did it with flashtool ... I do not know why it does not work first time.....

Xperia v boot problem

Hi, i have xperia V (protoype). It was working fine, until i decide to put new Android (i was 4.0.4 on it). I don't have much of experience in flashing, but i did success already with my two other phones (ARC and P ), so i thought this time will be easy as usually. but...
phone was dead as stone..i spend more than week to trying all methods what i was able to find. now it's a big mess in my head and my PC, but now i made phone to start in recovery menu. thats all. tried install different roms, cyanomodgens-nothing... it just shows me SONY-->cyanomodgen and freez. at the moment flashtool can't see my phone.
if anyone can help me what to do( step by step), how to make this phone working again -i will be very happy person.
sorry for english.
vibogd said:
Hi, i have xperia V (protoype). It was working fine, until i decide to put new Android (i was 4.0.4 on it). I don't have much of experience in flashing, but i did success already with my two other phones (ARC and P ), so i thought this time will be easy as usually. but...
phone was dead as stone..i spend more than week to trying all methods what i was able to find. now it's a big mess in my head and my PC, but now i made phone to start in recovery menu. thats all. tried install different roms, cyanomodgens-nothing... it just shows me SONY-->cyanomodgen and freez. at the moment flashtool can't see my phone.
if anyone can help me what to do( step by step), how to make this phone working again -i will be very happy person.
sorry for english.
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Try a clean install :
Wipe Data + Cache + System + Dalvik
vibogd said:
Hi, i have xperia V (protoype). It was working fine, until i decide to put new Android (i was 4.0.4 on it). I don't have much of experience in flashing, but i did success already with my two other phones (ARC and P ), so i thought this time will be easy as usually. but...
phone was dead as stone..i spend more than week to trying all methods what i was able to find. now it's a big mess in my head and my PC, but now i made phone to start in recovery menu. thats all. tried install different roms, cyanomodgens-nothing... it just shows me SONY-->cyanomodgen and freez. at the moment flashtool can't see my phone.
if anyone can help me what to do( step by step), how to make this phone working again -i will be very happy person.
sorry for english.
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how did you install recovery?
Aria.A97 said:
Try a clean install :
Wipe Data + Cache + System + Dalvik
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did it 1000000000 times-and nothing... completely lost.
vibogd said:
did it 1000000000 times-and nothing... completely lost.
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can you tell me how you installed recovery?
isko95 said:
can you tell me how you installed recovery?
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just make it clear.. is it menu when need to press volume button when "sony" appears on the screen?
i can't tell you exactly how i did it- i did it with flashboot (boot.img or something), don't remember. didn't touch the phone for week, because i don't know what and how to do. as i said, i need step-by-step advice from beginning. if anyone will help me-i will be sooo happy
1. Is your bootloader unlocked - and did you test if your BL is/was unlockable?
If BL is unlocked correctly:
2. Try to flash another kernel in recovery,such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223534
Then try to install a CM-ROM for example.
dyfk3l said:
1. Is your bootloader unlocked - and did you test if your BL is/was unlockable?
If BL is unlocked correctly:
2. Try to flash another kernel in recovery,such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223534
Then try to install a CM-ROM for example.
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1. i did kernel install
2. CM install shows me some errors. can you drop me link for rom, please?
p.s. tried another CM-and again: "sony"->"cyanogenmod"->blank screen (phone is on)
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BL unlocked correctly?
Already tried another kernel?
dyfk3l said:
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BL unlocked correctly?
Already tried another kernel?
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well, i did unlock ( i was thinking i did it-got code, entered it). and now i got message on flashtool
- Reading device information
29/018/2014 19:18:27 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
29/018/2014 19:18:27 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
29/018/2014 19:18:32 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
29/018/2014 19:18:32 - INFO - Checking header
29/018/2014 19:18:32 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 6 : The handle is invalid.
29/018/2014 19:18:32 - INFO - Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked
when i do that "fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xxxxxx" it says "phone is already unlocked! "
yes, i tried different kernels.
there are so many files with *.img, sin, elf, ftf -i don't have clue what has to be done.
when phone was OK i checke in service (?) menu and it was "bootloader unlock allowed-yes"
i'm trying to answer as much as i can.
vibogd said:
29/018/2014 19:18:32 - INFO - Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked
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That sounds strange - because you said that service menu allowed unlocking bootloader. To be honest, I don't know what happens if try to unlock a bootloader which is not unlockable.
Regarding flashing: Take the NKernel from my link, open the ZIP file and extract the kernel.elf.
Then flash elf file via fastboot: fastboot flash boot kernel.elf
And then try to get into recovery and then try to flash a CM ROM like this from your external SD: https://download.cyanogenmod.org/get/jenkins/39793/cm-10.1.3-RC1-tsubasa.zip (10.1.3-RC1).
dyfk3l said:
That sounds strange - because you said that service menu allowed unlocking bootloader. To be honest, I don't know what happens if try to unlock a bootloader which is not unlockable.
Regarding flashing: Take the NKernel from my link, open the ZIP file and extract the kernel.elf.
Then flash elf file via fastboot: fastboot flash boot kernel.elf
And then try to get into recovery and then try to flash a CM ROM like this from your external SD: https://download.cyanogenmod.org/get/jenkins/39793/cm-10.1.3-RC1-tsubasa.zip (10.1.3-RC1).
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can't see kernel.elf in zip.
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can't see kernel.elf in zip.
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It's in #7 where I asked you the first time to try another kernel!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52279445&postcount=7
Try installing the ROM with NKernel recovery, otherwise you can flash the boot.img from the CM ROM (inside zip, also via fastboot). Can you install the ROM with one of the kernels?
dyfk3l said:
It's in #7 where I asked you the first time to try another kernel!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52279445&postcount=7
Try installing the ROM with NKernel recovery, otherwise you can flash the boot.img from the CM ROM (inside zip, also via fastboot). Can you install the ROM with one of the kernels?
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ok... i installed kernel.elf, when i reboot into recover mode i was unable to choose anything-touchscreen doesn't respond, buttons does nothing aswell.
i'm sure i do everything ok, but every time phone stuck on second screen after "sony"
after flahsing boot.img phone stuck on first screen"sony"
p.s i don't know if that is important, but almost every time pc trying to instal drivers, but...MTP drivers was not instaled
vibogd said:
i'm sure i do everything ok, but every time phone stuck on second screen after "sony"
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That's normal, you can't boot a CM Rom with NKernel (which is for stock 4.1). You always need the right kernel for every Rom (and Rom generation - a CM 11 kernel won't boot with CM 10.2).
It was just to test if recovery is working. But you say it doesn't respond? Of course tochscreen is not working in CWM! You have to navigate with Vol up/down and enter via power button. I hope you know that?!
Go ahead and try different kernels/Roms. Like this: http://aokp.co/devices/tsubasa
Install boot.img from zip via fastboot, go into recovery and try to install the AOKP Rom from your externel SD card. Does recovery work? Can you install Rom?
dyfk3l said:
That's normal, you can't boot a CM Rom with NKernel (which is for stock 4.1). You always need the right kernel for every Rom (and Rom generation - a CM 11 kernel won't boot with CM 10.2).
It was just to test if recovery is working. But you say it doesn't respond? Of course tochscreen is not working in CWM! You have to navigate with Vol up/down and enter via power button. I hope you know that?!
Go ahead and try different kernels/Roms. Like this: http://aokp.co/devices/tsubasa
Install boot.img from zip via fastboot, go into recovery and try to install the AOKP Rom from your externel SD card. Does recovery work? Can you install Rom?
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yes, i know have to use vol + -, but noone button works.
one more q.. it doesn't matter prototype phone or not? uufff.. i'm almost give up. looks like i'm doing same and same every time and no effect.
thanks for helping and not leaving me alone with that head pain
p.s. just installed boot.img, but when tried to run recovery-just dead androbot appears on the screen
Sorry, but I've got no idea.
I never had the problem that a flashed kernel's recovery is not working - and I don't know why. Sorry.
Must have to do with the Flashtool message that your bootloader cannot be unlocked. There is sth. really strange...
dyfk3l said:
Sorry, but I've got no idea.
I never had the problem that a flashed kernel's recovery is not working - and I don't know why. Sorry.
Must have to do with the Flashtool message that your bootloader cannot be unlocked. There is sth. really strange...
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01/022/2014 13:22:35 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
01/022/2014 13:22:44 - INFO - Device disconnected
01/022/2014 13:22:49 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
01/022/2014 13:22:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
01/022/2014 13:22:55 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
01/022/2014 13:22:55 - INFO - Reading device information
01/022/2014 13:22:55 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
01/022/2014 13:22:55 - INFO - Current device : Unknown: Mar 29 2013/12:30:02 - CB5A1KBDPF - Unknown: Mar 29 2013/12:30:02 - Unknown: Mar 29 2013/12:30:02 - Unknown: Mar 29 2013/12:30:02
01/023/2014 13:23:04 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
01/023/2014 13:23:04 - INFO - Checking header
01/023/2014 13:23:04 - INFO - Flashing data
01/023/2014 13:23:10 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_7054 - Version : R5A058 / Boot version : R10A112 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
01/023/2014 13:23:10 - INFO - Start Reading unit 000008B2
01/023/2014 13:23:10 - INFO - Reading TA finished.
01/023/2014 13:23:14 - INFO - Unlocking device
01/023/2014 13:23:14 - INFO - Writing TA unit : [00, 00, 08, B2, 00, 00, 00, 10, 35, 34, 34, 43, 32, 44, 34, 45, 35, 41, 41, 32, 41, 32, 37, 44]
01/023/2014 13:23:14 - INFO - Unlock finished
01/023/2014 13:23:23 - INFO - Ending flash session
01/023/2014 13:23:23 - INFO - You can now unplug and restart your device
01/023/2014 13:23:23 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
01/023/2014 13:23:24 - INFO - Device disconnected
01/023/2014 13:23:26 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
as i can understand-i did unlock.
I suggest to flash stock ROM and then relock your bootloader
Aria.A97 said:
I suggest to flash stock ROM and then relock your bootloader
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when i flashed ftf (flashmode), phone is not responding at all ( just one vibro when press on button) and screen stays black.

I think I Bricked ;(

Hello, I Have Tmobile C6606
So here is what i did:
-I first rooted
-Then I installed TWRP
-I then tried to install a ROM and followed "Flash official Sony's 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.2.74 or 10.3.1.A.2.67 with flashtool"
-So i picked up Xperia Z (C6603) 10.3.1.A.2.74 T-Mobile NL ( Dont know what I was thinking... I should of known.)
-Flashed it with Flashtool and now it boots up in a different language AND after I unlock the lock screen
it goes black and reboots ><. I cant get into settings or anything, Cant even see the homescreen.
I then found C6606_T-Mobile US_1272-8668_10.4.C.0.814_R12C and tried to flash it knowing that I had messed up
with a different firmware from NL. BUT this is all I get:
- Device connected in flash mode
- Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z (C6606). FW release : 10.1.C.0.814. Customization : Sony
- Preparing files for flashing
- Please connect your device into flashmode.
- Opening device for R/W
- Reading device information
- Phone ready for flashmode operations.
- Current device : C6603 - CB5A1T7GGU - 1270-3839_R7B - 1269-5309_10.3.1.A.2.74 - TELEKOM-LTE_10.3.1.A.2.74
- Start Flashing
- Processing loader.sin
- Checking header
- Flashing data
- Processing of loader.sin finished.
- Loader : S1_Root_5ca3 - Version : APQ8064_30 / Boot version : S1_Boot_Lagan_1.1.1_1 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE
- No bootdelivery to send
- Ending flash session
- Flashing finished.
- Please unplug and start your phone
- For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
- Device connected in flash mode
I know I messed up and I am hoping there is a fix for this, Any advice or Ideas are appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
psycho-punk said:
Do you have the logs from when you flashed C6603 FTF?
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No, Dont have the logs
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psycho-punk said:
I'm no expert, but maybe I can help. Can you take a screenshot of what the C6606 FTF contains and post it here?
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---------- Post added at 07:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:08 AM ----------
Maybe you should try the C6606 .230 FTF on 'Firmware' page of Flashtool's website.
Do post the logs.
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I just flashed "10.5.A.0.230 Customized US"
And it booted and seems to be functional on this firmware.
Noobie974 said:
Hello, I Have Tmobile C6606
So here is what i did:
-I first rooted
-Then I installed TWRP
-I then tried to install a ROM and followed "Flash official Sony's 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.2.74 or 10.3.1.A.2.67 with flashtool"
-So i picked up Xperia Z (C6603) 10.3.1.A.2.74 T-Mobile NL ( Dont know what I was thinking... I should of known.)
-Flashed it with Flashtool and now it boots up in a different language AND after I unlock the lock screen
it goes black and reboots ><. I cant get into settings or anything, Cant even see the homescreen.
I then found C6606_T-Mobile US_1272-8668_10.4.C.0.814_R12C and tried to flash it knowing that I had messed up
with a different firmware from NL. BUT this is all I get:
- Device connected in flash mode
- Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z (C6606). FW release : 10.1.C.0.814. Customization : Sony
- Preparing files for flashing
- Please connect your device into flashmode.
- Opening device for R/W
- Reading device information
- Phone ready for flashmode operations.
- Current device : C6603 - CB5A1T7GGU - 1270-3839_R7B - 1269-5309_10.3.1.A.2.74 - TELEKOM-LTE_10.3.1.A.2.74
- Start Flashing
- Processing loader.sin
- Checking header
- Flashing data
- Processing of loader.sin finished.
- Loader : S1_Root_5ca3 - Version : APQ8064_30 / Boot version : S1_Boot_Lagan_1.1.1_1 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE
- No bootdelivery to send
- Ending flash session
- Flashing finished.
- Please unplug and start your phone
- For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
- Device connected in flash mode
I know I messed up and I am hoping there is a fix for this, Any advice or Ideas are appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Ok,
Download the stock firmware for ur mobile. Then keep the firmware in firmware folder in flashtool folder, then flash the firmware in flash mode, dont change any settings. While flashtool preparing the file dont attachbusb till the flashtool ask you
Try this, then tell me again
psycho-punk said:
Did you download the firmware from the link I mentioned?
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Yea I did, Iam on
Model Number: C6616
Android: 4.4.2
This is Awesome, Thought i had ruined it.
Thank you very much for your time and quick response
I can now sleep in peace (its 12:43AM)
I have Sony Xperia Z c6603 (Vodafone IT). I am attempting to flash ftf to have it access the US bands. I have tried:
10.5.A.0.230 C6606 Customize US and C6506 Customize US;
10.4.C.0.814 C6606 T-mobile US (i do have a tmo sim);
14.4.A.0.108 c6806 Customize US; 10.4.B.0.569 c6506 Customize US. All downloaded through the "Check updates" tool in Flasher by Androxyde. None of these attempts have been successful. They have all be attempted several time. Right now I have my phone charging and it is stuck in a reboot loop. My latest attempt was the 10.4.C.0.814 C6606 T-mobile US. I get the t-mobile screen and even gets me as far as the lock screen, but then just black and moments later a reboot. The first time I try to boot my phone after flashing 10.4.C.0.814 C6606 T-mobile US (before the boot loops begins) I did get a dialog box staying "Process system isn't responding. Do you you want to close it?" wait button or OK button. Frankly I would like to have the c6506 or the c6806 firmware, but t-mobile is getting me a tad further than the other versions.
However the only common denominator between every attempt is the follow text in the log
20/004/2014 11:04:23 - INFO - Ending flash session
20/004/2014 11:04:23 - INFO - Flashing finished.
20/004/2014 11:04:23 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
20/004/2014 11:04:23 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
20/004/2014 11:04:23 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
20/008/2014 11:08:30 - INFO - Device disconnected
I have been re-flashing this thing over and over and I have repaired it with Sony Mac Bridge a couple time. After the repair and before I semi bricked this thing, I did check debugging and unknown sources. That was several attempts ago, though. I have not been able to boot the phone.
Any suggestions?
p.s. i have also tried to flash ftf from the link you provided and have had no luck with those either. I am going to try that again while I wait for the cyber forum gods to send me any suggestions.

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