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[TOOL/LT15] [UPDATE 07/01/2013] Flashtool version 0.9.10.0 - Windows / Linux / Mac

Hello
Flashtool can be downloaded on the Flashtool Homepage (on Installation tab)
As Flashtool was originally developped for X10, you can find a lot of information on the Original X10 Flashtool thread
Major new feature : Fastboot toolbox for 2011 line devices.
Major update for 0.6.8.0 : Ability to now install CWM from Flashtool on locked bootloader.
Fastboot now works fine under linux
Please post fastboot issues here in this thread
If ever you want to setup an eclipse environment for Flashtool, you can check this thread

Flashtool does not recognize the decrypted FW.
I downloaded the decryptd FW for the Arc - extracted the files and copied it to the firmware folder of the flashtool (with Folder inside and without folder inside (.sin files directly to "firmware" folder)).
Started flashtool, pushed Flash, but no FW is available. Maybe I have to convert the .sin files in one .ftf file, but how?

Good initiative
Will follow this thread closely and hope for it being completely rooted before release

UserX10 said:
Flashtool does not recognize the decrypted FW.
I downloaded the decryptd FW for the Arc - extracted the files and copied it to the firmware folder of the flashtool (with Folder inside and without folder inside (.sin files directly to "firmware" folder)).
Started flashtool, pushed Flash, but no FW is available. Maybe I have to convert the .sin files in one .ftf file, but how?
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To create ftf file from your sin files, use the Advanced->Bundle creation wizard

Jozinek said:
I try on my XPERIA Arc and root is not working. All seem to be ok, but after restart no superuser and no root.
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Can you set the flashtool to debug mode ? (Help->Log Level->Debug) and try again, then send me the log file ?

I'm not an expert, but from that log it looks like it'll be a while before the new phones are rooted, looks like they can't be rooted in the same way as the previous SE Droids!

Jozinek said:
yes, i can. Log file in attachment.
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Thanks
Actually yes, the exploit does not work on Arc device :
20/059/2011 15:59:24 - DEBUG - stdout :Failed to set prot mask (Inappropriate ioctl for device)
I will follow superoneclick developpment (the exploit is extracted from this project)
To be continued ...

Thanks. I created the ftf file over the wizard and flahsed the FW on the Arc.
Works perfect.
Can also confirm, that rooting is not possible...

UserX10 said:
Thanks. I created the ftf file over the wizard and flahsed the FW on the Arc.
Works perfect.
Can also confirm, that rooting is not possible...
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Good news about flashing

Succesfully flashed by Decrypted ROM (without root...)

Guys why don't you try something to root the ARC like the nexus s phone?
i think they are at the same ver2.3.2
Maybe it will help looking at nexus s dev forum?
i would like to root it as i just brought mine today.
its a generic ver. with no branding of telco.

Nexus S was not rooted. It was security unlocked. Same will be done with XPERIA Arc.

UserX10 said:
Can also confirm, that rooting is not possible...
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But that doesn't mean it that it will take eternities, or will it? I think about getting the Arc and rooting is not a must, but would be really nice to have for such things as SetCPU...
How much has to be done to enable rooting for it, or will it all be solved by unlocking the bootloader?

i think since the bootloader is now unlockable (& mine is already unlocked ) it would be much appreciated to have recovery compiled for our handsets..
has any1 a clue how to do so?

Question for people that that have created a FTF file.
What loader did you use? If you select the arc, I notice it just hangs. However, if you use the X10 loader it completely very quickly.
Thanks

do we need to unlock the bootloader if we flash the SE rom?

we unlock the bootloader doesn't want the se rom.

Has anyone here decrypted ROM from their phone. I did the SEUS update and placed two files into a folder and decrypted them with FlashTool then when it tried to package it up it get stuck here
"Adding loader.sin to the bundle" and this happens when I select the ARC option but if I do the X10 it goes through.
Any hints?
EDIT:
Attached is the LT15 missing from Loaders folder in Flash Tool for make Bundling available for arc decrypted file.

Will there be any support for the xplay?
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thatsupnow said:
Will there be any support for the xplay?
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
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Considering that people all over the xplay forum have already been posting that it's working and people are using it ...

[TOOL][FASTBOOT] QuikIMG - A frontend for fastboot [0.2 beta][22 Mar]

QuikIMG
A small tool I made to flash .img files through fastboot easily and quickly, without the need to type in commands manually. Originally I only made it for personal use but I decided to release it here. Someone might find this useful.
Q: FlashTool has this feature. Why bother?
A: Just because I can. Use whichever you prefer.
Screenshots
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Requirements
Unlocked bootloader.
A USB cable.
Fastboot already working.
Windows.
Release Notes
0.2 beta (22 Mar)
List is refreshable.
MD5 hash of selected file.
Ability to boot (without flashing) a kernel.
UI changes.
0.1 beta (17 Mar)
Initial release.
Downloads
QuikIMG-0.2-beta.zip (1.66 MB)
Instructions
Extract the contents anywhere you like.
Place .img files inside /QuikIMG/images.
Start QuikIMG.
Choose .img file.
Choose desired partition.
Click "Flash"
Wait for it to flash and then you're done.
Known Issues
Shell output doesn't update in real time. Seems to be an issue with fastboot.exe.
File filtering currently not implemented. You can put any file in the "images" folder and have fastboot flash it. Please be careful.
Planned Features
Ability to individually flash an .img file anywhere on your PC.
Configurable images directory.
Disclaimer
This beta software is to be used only by advanced users who know what they're doing. I hold no responsibility for damaged/bricked/exploded devices. I do not own the included md5sums executable as it is only used to complete a feature in the software.
If you have any suggestions or found a bug, post it here and I'll see what I can do. Hit 'Thanks' if this tool helped you.

Awesome!!
Thank you!

Awesome x2!!!
sent from my digital typewriter

awesome x3 this is cool thanks a lot

Awesome.... !! Best tool...

Thanks for this, became tedious renaming each kernel to boot.img
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk

dinesh690 said:
Thanks for this, became tedious renaming each kernel to boot.img
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk
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Actually, you didn't have to rename them.
Code:
fastboot flash boot <file name>.img

THANKS a lot!!!!!

doomed151 said:
Actually, you didn't have to rename them.
Code:
fastboot flash boot <file name>.img
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You can also open the CMD in the fastboot directory, type:
Code:
fastboot flash boot
Then drag the .img from your download folder to the CMD window and it will enter the full path for you (with quotes if required).
Doomed: Thank you for this useful tool. Please could you show the MD5 hash for the selected image?

isangelous said:
Doomed: Thank you for this useful tool. Please could you show the MD5 hash for the selected image?
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Like this?

doomed151 said:
Like this?
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"Win" for fastboot flash boot some strange kernel.img
Thanks doomed
Sent from my MT15i using Tapatalk

Nice tool, thanks for the great job.

Well That was the first time I had system.img flashed to my Phone.. My fastboot had that Waiting for Device issue and I tried my best but couldnt resolve it..
But this application did it for me...
Btw.. I had one issue flashing userdata.img.. I cant make a log but it showed some "1 Black had bad sector".. dont know what could that mean...

Great simple but very useful app.
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium

doomed151 said:
Like this?
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That would be perfect

this is great for people like me who find it hard to use command things, thank you

wont let me drag img file
hello can you help i drag my img kernel in the box but it doesn't show in the box. what am i missing?
my phone shows it is "connected".
thanks.

primod808 said:
hello can you help i drag my img kernel in the box but it doesn't show in the box. what am i missing?
my phone shows it is "connected".
thanks.
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Dragging doesn't work. You must put the .img file into /QuikIMG/images/ folder.

doomed151 said:
Dragging doesn't work. You must put the .img file into /QuikIMG/images/ folder.
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Thanks for the reply flashing now

QuikIMG 0.2 beta released.

[Tutorial] How to extract System.img on Windows

How to extract system.img
Requirements:
* Windows XP or newer
* Ext4 Unpacker
* Ext2Explore
* System.img of your choice
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Step 1:
The first thing you need to do is to launch the Ext4 Unpacker software and then you need to select the open button.
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Select the system.img you want to extract.
Step 3:
Press the "Save as EXT4" button.
Step 4:
Select where you want to save the .ext4 file and enter a name with the extension .ext4, then press Save.
Step 5:
Wait while the ext4 image is being unpacked.
Step 6:
Launch the ext2explore software as a Administrator (Do that or it wont work!) and then select File then Open Image.
Step 7:
Select the file you saved earlier with Ext4 Unpacked software and then select "Open".
Step 8:
Now highlight the file you just have imported in EXT2Explore and then press the "Save" button.
Step 9:
Select where you want the unpacked system files to be placed.
After that is done just go to the folder and voila! The android system files should be in the folder.​

Video coming tomorow
Sent from my Nexus 7 to your screen.

Bumping this up, video added.

As a (Linux) alternative, the (Google/Android) supported method based on use of a Linux OS is here and here - using the simg2img and mkuserimg.sh scripts.
cheers

Not working
my system.img file is over 1GB and the unpacker errors ... how to do it?

thyk888358 said:
my system.img file is over 1GB and the unpacker errors ... how to do it?
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Where did you get that system.img? The AOSP one works fine.
Skickat från min Xperia U via Tapatalk 2

it's from LG Optimus rom.

thyk888358 said:
it's from LG Optimus rom.
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Make sure its a ext4 file thats inside the system.img.
Sent from my Xperia U.

How to recompile into ext4 file

Help me, please !
devstaff said:
Where did you get that system.img? The AOSP one works fine.
Skickat från min Xperia U via Tapatalk 2
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When I do as your guide, it says that: "Range checker error !". Please give me know why and how to extract without error. Thanks a lot.

ext4 unpacker.
First of all thank you for the tutorial.
I successfully extracted using ext4 unpacker. But when it comes to ext2explore .. it has extracted and suddenly it got crashed.
From the second time, ext4 unpacker is also getting crashed?
Even ext2explore also doing the same.

extracting image
First Thank u so much but unfortunatelyi face problem while extracting .img file it says unsknown file format

Thank for your guide!!:good:

swapn said:
First Thank u so much but unfortunatelyi face problem while extracting .img file it says unsknown file format
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i get the same issues anyone know why?
fyi it a moto x img

Thank you!!!
Finally a procedure that is simple and works!

Great help.. thanks

Thanks for ur ideal effort in making this Tutorial, it help me a lot. :laugh:

[ASK]
I wanna ask.. can different chipset porting to my device??
my device has mt 6572 chipset..
can i used mt 6589 or mt 6577 porting to my device??
[help]

If you are using windows vista or above...
dqduoc said:
When I do as your guide, it says that: "Range checker error !". Please give me know why and how to extract without error. Thanks a lot.
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If you are using windows vista or above select with the secondary button - troubleshoot compatibility. Maybe that could help.

[NEED DEV] how to turn the stock xperia z odex rom into a deodex rom ?

hello ... so I am going to make a rom and I learn a lot of things in how to do this but my only problem now is that : how can I change the firmware to deodex -to be able to edit on it-
So I need instructions from a dev
THANKS

shehabskull said:
hello ... so I am going to make a rom and I learn a lot of things in how to do this but my only problem now is that : how can I change the firmware to deodex -to be able to edit on it-
So I need instructions from a dev
THANKS
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google search for "AutoDEOTool1.0.4"
after downloaded,place all the system/framework files in the AutoDEOTool1.0.4/_framework folder
Then copy all the odex apk to AutoDEOTool1.0.4/_app folder & deodex them,make sure you also deodex the .jar files

Ben Ling said:
google search for "AutoDEOTool1.0.4"
after downloaded,place all the system/framework files in the AutoDEOTool1.0.4/_framework folder
Then copy all the odex apk to AutoDEOTool1.0.4/_app folder & deodex them,make sure you also deodex the .jar files
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Thanks a lot but I also can't extract( system.sin ) to get sysem/framework this is all the files I have got after extracting my 4.3 firmware
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shehabskull said:
Thanks a lot but I also can't extract( system.sin ) to get sysem/framework this is all the files I have got after extracting my 4.3 firmware
View attachment 2681746
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well hit thanks is enough...
and you will need to use Flashtool by Androxyde,then open it & select the tools option,click Sin Editor,select the system.sin & extract data
after that you will get system.img
then use ext2explore to extract the system apps

Ben Ling said:
well hit thanks is enough...
and you will need to use Flashtool by Androxyde,then open it & select the tools option,click Sin Editor,select the system.sin & extract data
after that you will get system.img
then use ext2explore to extract the system apps
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THANK you very very much you will make my a dev in the future
note : i clicked thanks button
edit : I placed all the system/framework files in the AutoDEOTool1.0.4/_framework folder and placed all the odex apk to AutoDEOTool1.0.4/_app folder so after that how can I deodex them ?!

Ben Ling said:
well hit thanks is enough...
and you will need to use Flashtool by Androxyde,then open it & select the tools option,click Sin Editor,select the system.sin & extract data
after that you will get system.img
then use ext2explore to extract the system apps
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I placed all the system/framework files in the AutoDEOTool1.0.4/_framework folder and placed all the odex apk to AutoDEOTool1.0.4/_app folder so after that how can I deodex them ?!

shehabskull said:
I placed all the system/framework files in the AutoDEOTool1.0.4/_framework folder and placed all the odex apk to AutoDEOTool1.0.4/_app folder so after that how can I deodex them ?!
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open the AutoDEOToolMain.bat and type 3 then all apk will be deodexed
but make sure you deodex the system/app first
after deodex the system apps,deodex the system framework jar

[Q] Rename extension Problem..

Hello guys.. just want to ask.. why i cant rename extension on any file video,music,image or app to another extension? after update official kitkat 4.4.2 sony xperia z. before this i can rename it.. after update i cant rename an extension.. whats the problem?
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pls any kind who know to solve this problem.. tyvm

blackpaper07 said:
Hello guys.. just want to ask.. why i cant rename extension on any file video,music,image or app to another extension? after update official kitkat 4.4.2 sony xperia z. before this i can rename it.. after update i cant rename an extension.. whats the problem?
pls any kind who know to solve this problem.. tyvm
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have you tried other file manager?

already try cyanogen file manager, file expert hd, not working.. what file manager can i use? any suggestion?

Are those files on your external SD card? Since KitKat, only system apps have full read/write access to the external storage.
Either use the provided File Commander, or root and modify the SD card permissions with an app like this, then any file manager will work again.
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Are those files on your external SD card? Since KitKat, only system apps have full read/write access to the external storage.
Either use the provided File Commander, or root and modify the SD card permissions with an app like this, then any file manager will work again.
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Yes.. only on sdcard rename extension fail.. but on internal succes rename it.. use same es file explorer.. ok i get it.. need to root to solve this problems.. anyway tyvm..

blackpaper07 said:
Yes.. only on sdcard rename extension fail.. but on internal succes rename it.. use same es file explorer.. ok i get it.. need to root to solve this problems.. anyway tyvm..
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Or use File Commander if it's preinstalled in your rom. It's a system app, therefore has full read and write permissions for external storage.
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Or use File Commander if it's preinstalled in your rom. It's a system app, therefore has full read and write permissions for external storage.
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TY.. finally i can rename it use latest file commander without root.. tyvm kingvortex and androidtweaker1..

You're welcome.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

blackpaper07 said:
Hello guys.. just want to ask.. why i cant rename extension on any file video,music,image or app to another extension? after update official kitkat 4.4.2 sony xperia z. before this i can rename it.. after update i cant rename an extension.. whats the problem?
pls any kind who know to solve this problem.. tyvm
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Its looks because the external SD card is "read only" on 4.4.2
EDIT: oh now i noticed you solved it sorry :cyclops:

blackpaper07 said:
TY.. finally i can rename it use latest file commander without root.. tyvm kingvortex and androidtweaker1..
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welcome