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Xperia T bricked ?

Hi there,
I messed up with an Xperia T LT30p a friend gave me...
I manage to install CWM after flashing 7.0.A1.303 with flashtool.
I think the bootloader was locked and I tried to flash PACMAN ROM straight forward.
Tring to reboot... impossible to get anything on the screen...
When I long press the power boutun it vibrates but thats it.
When I connect it to my computer nothing,.. no usb detection.. flashtooll says device disconnected.
Any ideas ? What should I try to revive it ?

krari said:
Hi there,
I messed up with an Xperia T LT30p a friend gave me...
I manage to install CWM after flashing 7.0.A1.303 with flashtool.
I think the bootloader was locked and I tried to flash PACMAN ROM straight forward.
Tring to reboot... impossible to get anything on the screen...
When I long press the power boutun it vibrates but thats it.
When I connect it to my computer nothing,.. no usb detection.. flashtooll says device disconnected.
Any ideas ? What should I try to revive it ?
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I've had this problem and unbricked it (but I'm having permissions issues, but I digress).
The following assumes: a) You have Windows and b) you already have a stock FTF downloaded (if not head to the first page of the Q&A)
Just follow these steps:
Unplug phone
Open Flashtool
Click the Flash button (with the lightning bolt)
Click Flashmode
Click on the FTF that you have downloaded, and select all Wipe options
Click OK
When the dialog with the animations of the bottom of a phone and the USBs appears:
Hold the volume down key until your LED lights green and vibrates
And plug in while holding volume down
Wait for reboot
Enjoy!
Let me know if you succeed or if you get any errors.
And, you know, hit thanks if you end up triumphant.

Tried 2 times but it stopped both times :
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Reading device information
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Current device : LT30p - YT9103ATSX - 1266-0471_R4F - 1262-6309_7.0.A.1.303 - GLOBAL-HSPA_7.0.A.1.303
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Start Flashing
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Processing loader
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Flashing data
14/044/2013 21:44:10 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_7054 - Version : R5F001 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
14/044/2013 21:44:10 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
14/044/2013 21:44:10 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:10 - INFO - Flashing data
14/044/2013 21:44:13 - INFO - Processing fotakernel.sin
14/044/2013 21:44:13 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:13 - INFO - Flashing data
14/044/2013 21:44:16 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_2.sin
14/044/2013 21:44:16 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:16 - INFO - Flashing data
14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_1.sin
14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Flashing data
14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Processing amss_fsg.sin
14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Flashing data
14/044/2013 21:44:18 - INFO - Processing apps_log.sin
14/044/2013 21:44:18 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:18 - INFO - Flashing data
14/044/2013 21:44:20 - INFO - Processing system.sin
14/044/2013 21:44:20 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:21 - INFO - Flashing data
14/047/2013 21:47:21 - INFO - Ending flash session
14/047/2013 21:47:21 - ERROR - 31 : A device attached to the system is not functioning.
14/047/2013 21:47:21 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
14/047/2013 21:47:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/047/2013 21:47:22 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
14/047/2013 21:47:22 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
14/047/2013 21:47:27 - INFO - Device disconnected
Maybe it's the battery will give it another try but freaky, I thoght it was completely dead but after keep trying..

You can not flash Pac man Rom with a locked bootloader.
You need to long press both powerc and volume up buttons until the phone vibrates, keep holding then until it vibrates 3 more times.
Then run pccompanion and run software update, choose the repair option and then attach the phone in flash mode
Sent from my star trek communicator
Sony Flagship device circa 2145

gregbradley said:
You can not flash Pac man Rom with a locked bootloader.
You need to long press both powerc and volume up buttons until the phone vibrates, keep holding then until it vibrates 3 more times.
Then run pccompanion and run software update, choose the repair option and then attach the phone in flash mode
Sent from my star trek communicator
Sony Flagship device circa 2145
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thanks I sorted it out.
Stupid move to flash pacman over locked bootloader.
My next move will be to unlock it.
Thx for the help!:good:

SphereOfCuriosity said:
I've had this problem and unbricked it (but I'm having permissions issues, but I digress).
The following assumes: a) You have Windows and b) you already have a stock FTF downloaded (if not head to the first page of the Q&A)
Just follow these steps:
Unplug phone
Open Flashtool
Click the Flash button (with the lightning bolt)
Click Flashmode
Click on the FTF that you have downloaded, and select all Wipe options
Click OK
When the dialog with the animations of the bottom of a phone and the USBs appears:
Hold the volume down key until your LED lights green and vibrates
And plug in while holding volume down
Wait for reboot
Enjoy!
Let me know if you succeed or if you get any errors.
And, you know, hit thanks if you end up triumphant.
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I confirm some crazy file permission problem after recovering from my mess.
Is there a quick way to wipe the internal memory ?
I'm now stuck in 4.0.4, unlocked bootloader can't root with the restore method..
any ideas ?
thx again

If you have a unlocked bootloader just flash a insecure kernel to get root.
No need to use bin4rys method.
Just go ahead and flash doomlords kernel from the thread in the dev section
Sent from my star trek communicator
Sony Flagship device circa 2145

krari said:
Tried 2 times but it stopped both times :
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Reading device information
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Current device : LT30p - YT9103ATSX - 1266-0471_R4F - 1262-6309_7.0.A.1.303 - GLOBAL-HSPA_7.0.A.1.303
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Start Flashing
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Processing loader
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Flashing data
14/044/2013 21:44:10 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_7054 - Version : R5F001 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
14/044/2013 21:44:10 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
14/044/2013 21:44:10 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:10 - INFO - Flashing data
14/044/2013 21:44:13 - INFO - Processing fotakernel.sin
14/044/2013 21:44:13 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:13 - INFO - Flashing data
14/044/2013 21:44:16 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_2.sin
14/044/2013 21:44:16 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:16 - INFO - Flashing data
14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_1.sin
14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Flashing data
14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Processing amss_fsg.sin
14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Flashing data
14/044/2013 21:44:18 - INFO - Processing apps_log.sin
14/044/2013 21:44:18 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:18 - INFO - Flashing data
14/044/2013 21:44:20 - INFO - Processing system.sin
14/044/2013 21:44:20 - INFO - Checking header
14/044/2013 21:44:21 - INFO - Flashing data
14/047/2013 21:47:21 - INFO - Ending flash session
14/047/2013 21:47:21 - ERROR - 31 : A device attached to the system is not functioning.
14/047/2013 21:47:21 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
14/047/2013 21:47:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/047/2013 21:47:22 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
14/047/2013 21:47:22 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
14/047/2013 21:47:27 - INFO - Device disconnected
Maybe it's the battery will give it another try but freaky, I thoght it was completely dead but after keep trying..
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Well, that is something I have yet to encounter. Try doing some research on bricks, b/c mine was a soft brick, and yours just may be a hard brick. I'll do some searching tell you what I find.
EDIT: Ok, ignore me. gregbradley knows his shtuff so listen to him.

gregbradley said:
If you have a unlocked bootloader just flash a insecure kernel to get root.
No need to use bin4rys method.
Just go ahead and flash doomlords kernel from the thread in the dev section
Sent from my star trek communicator
Sony Flagship device circa 2145
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I fix my permission issue by simply wiping the internal memory
I then managed to root the phone easily.
Now I struggle to install TWRP with Goo manager
I might try to flash a recovery via fastboot
Can someone tell me how to boot in recovery then ?
Many thanks

You rbest bet is to install a custom kernel with recovery included, there are plenty about in the dev section.
If you have not unlocked the bootloader you need to install cmw for locked bootloaders. Find the thread in the dev section.
Finally read post 2 and 3 in the all in one thread to find out how to enter recovery

gregbradley said:
You rbest bet is to install a custom kernel with recovery included, there are plenty about in the dev section.
If you have not unlocked the bootloader you need to install cmw for locked bootloaders. Find the thread in the dev section.
Finally read post 2 and 3 in the all in one thread to find out how to enter recovery
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I'm bloody stuck on .303
Anytime I try to flash a kernel I end with grey triangle with a blue bar on the butom
Then only thing I can do is flash back .303 ftf
I can get to CWM 4 ICS / I can't get to TWRP 4440
Ican't flash .489 OTA get error, same with PC companion...
I'm I stupid ?
Is there a clean way to get from ICS to JB ?
Again Greg and everyone many thanks!

krari said:
I'm bloody stuck on .303
Anytime I try to flash a kernel I end with grey triangle with a blue bar on the butom
Then only thing I can do is flash back .303 ftf
I can get to CWM 4 ICS / I can't get to TWRP 4440
Ican't flash .489 OTA get error, same with PC companion...
I'm I stupid ?
Is there a clean way to get from ICS to JB ?
Again Greg and everyone many thanks!
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When you get the triangle just wait, it will eventually boot, but it may take a long time...
plus if you flash a kernel you need to be on the correct rom for that kernel before booting.
can you tell me the exact steps you have done including the links to the files you have flashed

SphereOfCuriosity said:
I've had this problem and unbricked it (but I'm having permissions issues, but I digress).
The following assumes: a) You have Windows and b) you already have a stock FTF downloaded (if not head to the first page of the Q&A)
Just follow these steps:
Unplug phone
Open Flashtool
Click the Flash button (with the lightning bolt)
Click Flashmode
Click on the FTF that you have downloaded, and select all Wipe options
Click OK
When the dialog with the animations of the bottom of a phone and the USBs appears:
Hold the volume down key until your LED lights green and vibrates
And plug in while holding volume down
Wait for reboot
Enjoy!
Let me know if you succeed or if you get any errors.
And, you know, hit thanks if you end up triumphant.
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I had the same problem as krari, your instructions saved my Xperia T :good:

SphereOfCuriosity said:
Well, that is something I have yet to encounter. Try doing some research on bricks, b/c mine was a soft brick, and yours just may be a hard brick. I'll do some searching tell you what I find.
EDIT: Ok, ignore me. gregbradley knows his shtuff so listen to him.
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Its not a hard brick lol, I was curios and flashed a unlocked rom on a locked rom. Just flash stock via flashtool and it works

Hi, i have a problem with my Xperia T (lt30p)
The phone displays only when starting SONY logo, then start a boot animation and over again in a loop.
The phone was ROM: JB 4.3 Based on 9.2.A.0.295 Skyfall Edition CE, Deoxeded
Xperia Companion write error:
Something went wrong will the software repair
Please try again later and contact SONY suppoft if the error persists.
Error code: UEUpdadeFailed
CompanionUE 3830
Flashtool LOG:
Code:
25/038/2016 15:38:26 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.20.0 built on 04-10-2015 21:00:00
25/038/2016 15:38:26 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
25/038/2016 15:38:27 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
25/038/2016 15:38:27 - INFO - Strategy firefox failed trying next one : No Firefox installation found
25/038/2016 15:38:27 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one
25/038/2016 15:38:27 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
25/038/2016 15:38:27 - INFO - Opening devices repository.
25/038/2016 15:38:27 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.
25/038/2016 15:38:39 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.
25/038/2016 15:38:40 - INFO - Quietly closing devices repository.
25/038/2016 15:38:40 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
25/038/2016 15:38:40 - INFO - Loading devices database
[B]25/038/2016 15:38:40 - ERROR - root : this bundle is not valid[/B]
25/038/2016 15:38:40 - INFO - Loaded 88 devices
25/038/2016 15:38:40 - INFO - Starting phone detection
25/038/2016 15:38:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/039/2016 15:39:11 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Not found (LT30). FW release : 9.2.A.1.205. Customization : CH
25/039/2016 15:39:11 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/039/2016 15:39:23 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/039/2016 15:39:24 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/039/2016 15:39:24 - INFO - Reading device information
Any other options to save him ???

Use Androxyde's flashtool

St.Jimmy90 said:
Use Androxyde's flashtool
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but, I have "Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde" v.0.9.20.0
Tommorow I will try v.0.9.22.1 and v.0.9.18.6 (I read newer versions sometimes have problems with older devices)

Ceskej_Stratoss said:
but, I have "Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde" v.0.9.20.0
Tommorow I will try v.0.9.22.1 and v.0.9.18.6 (I read newer versions sometimes have problems with older devices)
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Yeah sorry my mistake. Try Version 9.18.6 it works just fine for me

St.Jimmy90 said:
Yeah sorry my mistake. Try Version 9.18.6 it works just fine for me
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Its work, perfect !
Only v. 0.9.18.6 work fine.
Thanks to all

[Solved] plz help me.... my xz not boot at all....

hard brick with TA backup ........... ... Do not use it .......
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i have c6602 and i flashed [ROM](03/07) (v03-60) ★ monxDIFIED today ... lock bootloader...
and working ... but sudenly turn off and i cant turn on it again...
(((10-30 sec Before this problem ...i use backup TA v9.3b1)))
vol up + power Button not work ( no vibration ....)
sony update service cant identify my phone
and flash tools identify my phone but cant flash anything on it .....
new : A new response to recharge, after a day ... When I hit the power button. Three times, led off and on (RED)...
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04/039/2013 00:39:34 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
04/039/2013 00:39:34 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
04/039/2013 00:39:40 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/040/2013 00:40:01 - INFO - Selected C6603 / 10.3.A.0.423 / Customized_ES
04/040/2013 00:40:01 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
04/040/2013 00:40:02 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
04/040/2013 00:40:16 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/040/2013 00:40:17 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
04/040/2013 00:40:17 - INFO - Reading device information
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - INFO - Start Flashing
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - INFO - Processing loader
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - INFO - Checking header
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - INFO - Ending flash session
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 22 : The device does not recognize the command.
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
04/041/2013 00:41:17 - INFO - Device disconnected
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just when connect it to charger led blinking red....
plz help me:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Hey, was it a fresh install or were you upgrading from a previous version?
Also, you would get appropriate reply's by posting on the monxDIFIED & backup thread.

thalada said:
Hey, was it a fresh install or were you upgrading from a previous version?
Also, you would get appropriate reply's by posting on the monxDIFIED & backup thread.
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fresh install ....

o.mehdi said:
(((10-30 sec Before this problem ...i use backup TA v9.3b1)))
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I can tell you with full certainty that this is not related. Making a backup only reads data and does not write it and the restore functionality has enough safeguards in place that a hard-brick is virtually impossible .
However I had the same issue a while ago. I was benchmarking and suddenly the device shutdown, couldnt start it anymore just like you while it had plenty of battery left. Also got the same led blinking and flashing results. Had to send it for repair and I got a new one from Sony. I'm afraid you have to send it for repair as well.

o.mehdi said:
fresh install ....
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Seems like you have skipped this step, this is a must!
Flash latest Sony's firmware (FTF) matching current latest monxDIFIED base rom using flashtools. Uncheck all WIPE options and exclude all EXCEPT KERNEL & BASEBAND to get latest matched kernel & baseband.
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If you don't have stock FTF, try this stripped version, which gets the job done.

thalada said:
Seems like you have skipped this step, this is a must!
If you don't have stock FTF, try this stripped version, which gets the job done.
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04/022/2013 00:22:58 - INFO - Selected C6603 / 10.3.A.0.423 / Customized_ES
04/022/2013 00:22:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
04/022/2013 00:22:58 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - INFO - Start Flashing
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - INFO - Processing loader
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - INFO - Checking header
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - INFO - Ending flash session
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - ERROR -
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

o.mehdi said:
04/022/2013 00:22:58 - INFO - Selected C6603 / 10.3.A.0.423 / Customized_ES
04/022/2013 00:22:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
04/022/2013 00:22:58 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - INFO - Start Flashing
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - INFO - Processing loader
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - INFO - Checking header
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - INFO - Ending flash session
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - ERROR -
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
04/022/2013 00:22:59 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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Did you make the proper selections??
Uncheck all WIPE options and exclude all EXCEPT KERNEL & BASEBAND
It should look like this..
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

thalada said:
Did you make the proper selections??
Uncheck all WIPE options and exclude all EXCEPT KERNEL & BASEBAND
It should look like this..
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yes ... no luck

o.mehdi said:
yes ... no luck
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Sorry, seems like you have hard bricked your device. Try contacting your local sony support! Also were you able to get in to recovery?

Just use Sony Update Service to restore your phone.

thalada said:
Sorry, seems like you have hard bricked your device. Try contacting your local sony support! Also were you able to get in to recovery?
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04/039/2013 00:39:34 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
04/039/2013 00:39:34 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
04/039/2013 00:39:40 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/040/2013 00:40:01 - INFO - Selected C6603 / 10.3.A.0.423 / Customized_ES
04/040/2013 00:40:01 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
04/040/2013 00:40:02 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
04/040/2013 00:40:16 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/040/2013 00:40:17 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
04/040/2013 00:40:17 - INFO - Reading device information
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - INFO - Start Flashing
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - INFO - Processing loader
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - INFO - Checking header
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - INFO - Ending flash session
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 22 : The device does not recognize the command.
04/041/2013 00:41:16 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
04/041/2013 00:41:17 - INFO - Device disconnected
i recived this error..... plz help ... i cant contacting local sony support......

QualQuek said:
Just use Sony Update Service to restore your phone.
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no luck ....

Well, do you have the full package of the 10.3.A.0.423 FTF, try flashing that. Or better wait for some one experienced to help you here.
I am still learning, i can't think of any other possibility!

o.mehdi said:
no luck ....
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What it says or happens exactly with SUS?

Deleted, it was the latest.

TheHawk002 said:
You don't have the latest version of Flashtool that's mandatory for Xperia Z, I guess that would be the reason that Flashtool doesn't work.
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It's exactly what i've said before.

QualQuek said:
What it says or happens exactly with SUS?
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when i press vol - + power >>> nothing happen ....

o.mehdi said:
when i press vol - + power >>> nothing happen ....
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Have you tried EMMA?
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o.mehdi said:
when i press vol - + power >>> nothing happen ....
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That's not that, you need to shutdown the phone first, then press and stay the volume down and plug the USB cable.

Try to get into fastboot then flash only stock kernel.sin.

[Q] What the **** am I supposed to do?

I'm unable to flash kernel. I downloaded PC Companion and upgraded my software to 12.0.A.2.254.
I followed like 100 tutorials how to flash kernel but it never works!
Can you guys please explain how to do it. Tutorials here suck, half of them say you need to enable USB debugging and half of them say you don't. I'm really confused.
Here's what I did:
1. Fresh install 12.0.A.2.254.
2. Install Flashtool (0.9.11.0)
3. Click on lightning icon
4. Choose older kernel.
5. Click Flash;
6. Turn off device and connect it in Flashing mode. (Volume down)
7. Flashtool says "Finished".
And then when I want to see what Kernel I am using it stays at 12.0.A.2.254. (No change)
Help please... :angel:

Have you installed the adb drivers by any chance from flashtool? Should be in my pc then your hard drive and find the flashtool folder, there should be a driver's folder install those and then repeat the process again

Cloud1989 said:
Have you installed the adb drivers by any chance from flashtool? Should be in my pc then your hard drive and find the flashtool folder, there should be a driver's folder install those and then repeat the process again
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I installed fastboot and flashmode drivers.
I have C5303.

Right then open flashtool click the flashmode option then select your desired kernel ftf, turn the device off and then hold volume down and insert usb, keep holding down for a while till it starts to flash,

i think the kernel version in stock ROM gave an error...
read the report on the flashtool... i think its already flashed...
if not try close the sony companion COMPLETELY then try again

Which tutorial should I follow?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440375
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405933
1. Should I leave PC Companion on during flashing or shut it down?
2. USB debugging during flashing, on or off?
If you have more tips feel free to post them.

marko41297 said:
Which tutorial should I follow?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440375
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405933
1. Should I leave PC Companion on during flashing or shut it down?
2. USB debugging during flashing, on or off?
If you have more tips feel free to post them.
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the 1st one
PC companion always be turn off.... (exit the PC companion at the notification box not on only close it)
USB debug dont matter
give me the flashtool report/changelog... copy the whole things...
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window notification box on yr left bottom (defult)

danielhariri said:
the 1st one
PC companion always be turn off.... (exit the PC companion at the notification box not on only close it)
USB debug dont matter
give me the flashtool report/changelog... copy the whole things...
edit:
window notification box on yr left bottom (defult)
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Flashing:
Code:
14/015/2014 00:15:55 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
14/015/2014 00:15:55 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
14/015/2014 00:15:59 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/016/2014 00:16:01 - INFO - Selected XperiaSP_C530X / 12.0.A.1.257 / KernelOnly
14/016/2014 00:16:02 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
14/016/2014 00:16:02 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
14/016/2014 00:16:10 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/016/2014 00:16:10 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
14/016/2014 00:16:10 - INFO - Reading device information
14/016/2014 00:16:10 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
14/016/2014 00:16:10 - INFO - Current device : C5303 - CB51247HYC - 1272-3354_R2A - 1269-3538_12.0.A.1.257 - GLOBAL-LTE_12.0.A.2.254
14/016/2014 00:16:10 - INFO - Start Flashing
14/016/2014 00:16:10 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
14/016/2014 00:16:10 - INFO - Checking header
14/016/2014 00:16:10 - INFO - Flashing data
14/016/2014 00:16:15 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_7054 - Version : R5G006 / Boot version : R11B022 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
14/016/2014 00:16:15 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
14/016/2014 00:16:15 - INFO - Checking header
14/016/2014 00:16:15 - INFO - Flashing data
14/016/2014 00:16:17 - INFO - Ending flash session
14/016/2014 00:16:17 - INFO - Flashing finished.
14/016/2014 00:16:17 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
14/016/2014 00:16:17 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
14/016/2014 00:16:17 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/016/2014 00:16:26 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/017/2014 00:17:57 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
14/017/2014 00:17:57 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
14/018/2014 00:18:01 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
14/018/2014 00:18:02 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia SP
14/018/2014 00:18:02 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
14/018/2014 00:18:02 - INFO - Android version : 4.1.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-perf-g1285c6c-01110-g8395f64 / Build number : 12.0.A.2.254
And later...
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I just stopped here because there is not SuperSU application.
Woohoo, I ****ing did it!

great!! remember to flash the kernel back!~

marko41297 said:
And then when I want to see what Kernel I am using it stays at 12.0.A.2.254. (No change)
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One more. Its not Kernel version. When you flash another Kernel this line stays so. Look at Kernel date after and before flash other one.

i cannot flash ROM with flashtool

hi all
i have tried to flash my XP with flashtool , but there was too many errors uccured @@
some of them is :
http://s684.photobucket.com/user/zenki1/media/Untitled_zps48cd8f99.png.html
i have installed alldriver flash tool , fastboot driver,etc
what can i do now please i want stock rom
12/011/2014 15:11:24 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.18.2 built on 09-06-2014 22:30:00
12/011/2014 15:11:24 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
12/011/2014 15:11:25 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
12/011/2014 15:11:25 - INFO - Strategy firefox failed trying next one : No Firefox installation found
12/011/2014 15:11:25 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one
12/011/2014 15:11:25 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
12/011/2014 15:11:26 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.
12/011/2014 15:11:42 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.
12/011/2014 15:11:43 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
12/011/2014 15:11:48 - INFO - Device disconnected
12/012/2014 15:12:56 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia SP (C5303). FW release : 12.1.A.1.205. Customization : 4.3 Jelly Bean
12/012/2014 15:12:56 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
12/019/2014 15:19:34 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
12/020/2014 15:20:50 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
12/020/2014 15:20:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
12/020/2014 15:20:50 - INFO - Start Flashing
12/020/2014 15:20:50 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
12/020/2014 15:20:50 - INFO - Checking header
12/020/2014 15:20:50 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
12/020/2014 15:20:50 - INFO - Ending flash session
12/020/2014 15:20:50 - ERROR -
12/020/2014 15:20:50 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
12/020/2014 15:20:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
12/021/2014 15:21:02 - INFO - Device disconnected
12/021/2014 15:21:16 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
12/021/2014 15:21:16 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
12/027/2014 15:27:08 - INFO - Device disconnected
12/028/2014 15:28:17 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia SP (C5303). FW release : 12.1.A.1.207. Customization : AU
12/028/2014 15:28:17 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
12/035/2014 15:35:22 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
12/036/2014 15:36:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
12/036/2014 15:36:32 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
12/036/2014 15:36:32 - INFO - Start Flashing
12/036/2014 15:36:32 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
12/036/2014 15:36:32 - INFO - Checking header
12/036/2014 15:36:32 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
12/036/2014 15:36:32 - INFO - Ending flash session
12/036/2014 15:36:32 - ERROR -
12/036/2014 15:36:32 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
12/036/2014 15:36:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
12/037/2014 15:37:18 - INFO - Device disconnected
12/037/2014 15:37:30 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
12/037/2014 15:37:30 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
12/038/2014 15:38:07 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia SP (C5303). FW release : 12.1.A.1.205. Customization : Generic GR
12/038/2014 15:38:07 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
12/038/2014 15:38:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
12/045/2014 15:45:30 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
12/047/2014 15:47:09 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
12/047/2014 15:47:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
12/047/2014 15:47:09 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
12/047/2014 15:47:09 - INFO - Checking header
12/047/2014 15:47:09 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
12/047/2014 15:47:09 - INFO - Ending flash session
12/047/2014 15:47:09 - ERROR -
12/047/2014 15:47:09 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
12/047/2014 15:47:10 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
12/047/2014 15:47:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
12/047/2014 15:47:33 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
12/047/2014 15:47:33 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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Hi, I can see on your screen that PC Companion is open, try to flash with PC Companion closed

Anthony5 said:
Hi, I can see on your screen that PC Companion is open, try to flash with PC Companion closed
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thank you for your quick reply , but before i install PCC , i have try to flash by flashtool but still no hope , i am going to try PCC but my bootloader is unlocked, i cannot relock because i cannot find original kernel and i cannot use flash tool

zenki1 said:
thank you for your quick reply , but before i install PCC , i have try to flash by flashtool but still no hope , i am going to try PCC but my bootloader is unlocked, i cannot relock because i cannot find original kernel and i cannot use flash tool
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If you would like to try, I suggest you retry to install the drivers.
You'll need to run the installer located within Flashtool install directory. It seems you are currently run Windows. Assuming you did not change the install path, you can find Flashtool in the root of your local hard disk. Navigate to C:\Flashtool\drivers and then execute the installer there in. Tick "Flashmode drivers" and "Fastboot drivers" cause obviously you'll require it. Scroll down a bit and tick "Common drivers for Viskan board". This will install proper flash drivers.
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Afterwards for the exclusive driver for your SP (I am assuming you're on stock), Open PC Companion (install it if you don't have it) then connect your Xperia SP with your cable. This will install the drivers for your SP. If you have done this before, you actually already have the drivers installed.
Note that if above methods are well executed by you, you'll find out on the first connect, flashtool will detect the phone partially and somehow later it disconnects. Don't worry, somehow through this process your computer might be installing additional drivers. Retry to connect your Xperia SP.
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NOTE! Before you attempt to use Flashtool, make sure adb daemon is killed, and PC Companion (or Sony Update Service) is closed.

zenki1 said:
thank you for your quick reply , but before i install PCC , i have try to flash by flashtool but still no hope , i am going to try PCC but my bootloader is unlocked, i cannot relock because i cannot find original kernel and i cannot use flash tool
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Ok, and start flahstool in administrator ? If it don't work, I'm sorry I can't help you more, I don't have skills with unlocked bootloader device.

Anthony5 said:
Ok, and start flahstool in administrator ? If it don't work, I'm sorry I can't help you more, I don't have skills with unlocked bootloader device.
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hmm, i didn't do any thing but it suddenly work =.=', i have try to turnoff SP when usb cable still pluging , and press and hold downbutton, and it worked perfectly @@, it is amazing , thank you all guy <3 love your support.
one more thing please , Locked bootloader or unlock bootloader , which is better ?
i am going to try flash 4.4 ROM huasan , have anyone tried it ? is it ok ?

Happy for you If it's working ! I can't unlock my bootloader so I dont have point of view but If your bootloader is now unlocked you can try the differents and keep the better.
With lbl i like slim kat and cm11s but i have lags with cm11

@zenki1
LOL you must turn off the device, hold the volume button, then plug in, in order to successfully connect your device in flashmode or fastboot.

TechnoSparks said:
@zenki1
LOL you must turn off the device, hold the volume button, then plug in, in order to successfully connect your device in flashmode or fastboot.
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i did as you said before , but no hope, and when i tried my way, it worked, LOL

Anthony5 said:
Happy for you If it's working ! I can't unlock my bootloader so I dont have point of view but If your bootloader is now unlocked you can try the differents and keep the better.
With lbl i like slim kat and cm11s but i have lags with cm11
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oh , i have tried huasan rom AOKP 4.4 but recovery show bad file , and now i have to flash everything again =.='

zenki1 said:
oh , i have tried huasan rom AOKP 4.4 but recovery show bad file , and now i have to flash everything again =.='
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it's easy to create a nandroid backup in case you want to return to the previous condition. Nandroid backup creates a full backup of your device (literally everything, kernel, /boot, /data, /system) for you to restore in some manner of time. Nandroid backup makes it useful when you're looking forward to test a ROM, or just to do some quick jumps through other ROM, without losing anything and saves a lot of time.
Well, it is far more easier to jump across ROM if you find a ROM unsuitable. For instance, AOKP didn't work well for you, you can again reboot to recovery (normally vol + during phone startup), wipe everything, and flash another ROM zip file. Most ROM will include recovery with them so this will not be a problem at all.

TechnoSparks said:
NOTE! Before you attempt to use Flashtool, make sure adb daemon is killed, and PC Companion (or Sony Update Service) is closed.
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Where should I check for adb daemon? Task manager under process or elsewhere?
Sent from my Xperia SP using Tapatalk

theshrink89 said:
Where should I check for adb daemon? Task manager under process or elsewhere?
Sent from my Xperia SP using Tapatalk
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Yes. As far as I remember it should be adb.exe or something like that. Sorry, I use Linux as a main OS. And I used Flashtool on windows for like, 8 months ago!

I need help relocking bootloader and flashing ROM

Hello, I'm having trouble doing anything with flashtool, all it does it gives me errors, I'm on windows 10, I installed flashtool-drivers with that 'disable driver signature' method, but I can't get it to work.
As for my phone, things are screwed up too, here is what I used:
Stock -> PAC rom(unlocked BL) -> Stock 10.6.A.0.454 (still unlocked BL it says)
Now I would like to go back to custom ROMs, but flashtool is giving me errors when I try to flash stock firmware, what am I doing wrong?
07/025/2016 15:25:51 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
07/025/2016 15:25:54 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia Z
07/025/2016 15:25:54 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
07/025/2016 15:25:54 - INFO - Android version : 5.0.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-perf-g8fa3dae / Build number : 10.6.A.0.454
07/030/2016 15:30:00 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z (C6603). FW release : 10.5.A.0.230. Customization : C6603_1270-4066
07/030/2016 15:30:00 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
07/030/2016 15:30:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
07/030/2016 15:30:42 - INFO - Device disconnected
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - INFO - Start Flashing
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - INFO - Checking header
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - INFO - Ending flash session
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - ERROR -
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
07/031/2016 15:31:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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Possible driver issue?

troix said:
Hello, I'm having trouble doing anything with flashtool, all it does it gives me errors, I'm on windows 10, I installed flashtool-drivers with that 'disable driver signature' method, but I can't get it to work.
As for my phone, things are screwed up too, here is what I used:
Stock -> PAC rom(unlocked BL) -> Stock 10.6.A.0.454 (still unlocked BL it says)
Now I would like to go back to custom ROMs, but flashtool is giving me errors when I try to flash stock firmware, what am I doing wrong?
07/025/2016 15:25:51 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
07/025/2016 15:25:54 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia Z
07/025/2016 15:25:54 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
07/025/2016 15:25:54 - INFO - Android version : 5.0.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-perf-g8fa3dae / Build number : 10.6.A.0.454
07/030/2016 15:30:00 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z (C6603). FW release : 10.5.A.0.230. Customization : C6603_1270-4066
07/030/2016 15:30:00 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
07/030/2016 15:30:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
07/030/2016 15:30:42 - INFO - Device disconnected
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - INFO - Start Flashing
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - INFO - Checking header
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - INFO - Ending flash session
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - ERROR -
07/031/2016 15:31:06 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
07/031/2016 15:31:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Possible driver issue?
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try re-downloading the drivers
PS: Did you enable USB debugging and unknown sources?

ExCuTioN said:
try re-downloading the drivers
PS: Did you enable USB debugging and unknown sources?
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Thanks for answering. Yes I have enabled USB debugging and Unknown sources. I am in MTP mode(USB connection type).
I have tried re downloading drivers, deleting them, reinstalling, nothing helped yet...

troix said:
Thanks for answering. Yes I have enabled USB debugging and Unknown sources. I am in MTP mode(USB connection type).
I have tried re downloading drivers, deleting them, reinstalling, nothing helped yet...
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which drivers did you install?

ExCuTioN said:
which drivers did you install?
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Drivers which come in package with: flashtool-0.9.19.8-windows in folder drivers
and after that I also installed Flashtool-drivers-1.4-20140310
Nothing seemed to work.

troix said:
Drivers which come in package with: flashtool-0.9.19.8-windows in folder drivers
and after that I also installed Flashtool-drivers-1.4-20140310
Nothing seemed to work.
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there is a folder named drivers inside there ia a programm did you execute it?

ExCuTioN said:
there is a folder named drivers inside there ia a programm did you execute it?
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Yes, and I have installed them successfully, but it still doesn't work...

troix said:
Yes, and I have installed them successfully, but it still doesn't work...
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when you opened it, which drivers did you choose?

Fastboot, flashmode, xperia z. after that i tried to install all of them, still nada.

troix said:
Fastboot, flashmode, xperia z. after that i tried to install all of them, still nada.
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hmm well i dont see any other solution
PS: You could try un-installing Flashtool and installing it again

I suggest to download flash tool ver. 9.18.6 or lower and install its driver pack fully (not just for XZ) and lock your phone with that version
If it doesn't work ,you need to download emma flasher ( sony official program to flash unlocked xperia's and some software repair )
if yor phone got locked you can use pc companion to flash your phone with latest official rom
(Emma tool is filtered for some countries so Iran and north Korea )