By mistake,i have deleted recovery partition in my X-SP C5302.:crying:
Plz help,how can i install new recovery from phone only.I dont have my pc temporary.:crying:
Youll need a PC unless you're on UBL and can fastboot flash a kernel with recovery included.
didn't work!!
Oblox said:
Youll need a PC unless you're on UBL and can fastboot flash a kernel with recovery included.
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I tried to flash "SP_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKer nel_FW-201_v03.elf" kernel via fastboot with "fastboot flash boot SP_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKer nel_FW-201_v03.elf" command.
but in comand shell,"sending 'boot' (11486 KB)..." is written till more than 10 minutes and nothing happend...
after that i tried via flashtool (with fastboot mod) also... it didn't work also..I can't get what is the problem!!!!
What to do know?:crying:
If you have access to a pc with flashtool try the LB recoveries. Not ideal but might work.
Other than that no idea as im on LBL.
Ankit Gajera said:
I tried to flash "SP_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKer nel_FW-201_v03.elf" kernel via fastboot with "fastboot flash boot SP_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKer nel_FW-201_v03.elf" command.
but in comand shell,"sending 'boot' (11486 KB)..." is written till more than 10 minutes and nothing happend...
after that i tried via flashtool (with fastboot mod) also... it didn't work also..I can't get what is the problem!!!!
What to do know?:crying:
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I am having the same problem, flashtool recognises my phone but when i flash ftf it gets stuck midway..heres the log
16/059/2014 00:59:12 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
16/059/2014 00:59:12 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.0 built on 19-04-2014 19:00:00
16/059/2014 00:59:12 - INFO - Checking if changes have been made to devices folder.
16/059/2014 00:59:19 - INFO - Pulling changes from github
16/059/2014 00:59:20 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
16/059/2014 00:59:24 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/059/2014 00:59:39 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia SP (C5303). FW release : 12.1.A.1.205. Customization : Generic GR
16/059/2014 00:59:39 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
16/000/2014 01:00:08 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
16/000/2014 01:00:39 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/000/2014 01:00:40 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
16/000/2014 01:00:40 - INFO - Reading device information
16/000/2014 01:00:40 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
16/000/2014 01:00:40 - INFO - Current device : C5303 - YT910CNV9Y - 1272-4887_R3B - 1269-3538_12.1.A.1.207 - GLOBAL-LTE_12.1.A.1.205
16/000/2014 01:00:40 - INFO - Start Flashing
16/000/2014 01:00:40 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
16/000/2014 01:00:40 - INFO - Checking header
16/000/2014 01:00:40 - INFO - Flashing data
16/000/2014 01:00:40 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
16/000/2014 01:00:41 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_7054 - Version : R5G006 / Boot version : R11B022 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
16/000/2014 01:00:43 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
16/000/2014 01:00:43 - INFO - Checking header
16/000/2014 01:00:43 - INFO - Flashing data
16/000/2014 01:00:46 - INFO - Processing of partition-image.sin finished.
16/000/2014 01:00:46 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send
16/000/2014 01:00:46 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
16/000/2014 01:00:46 - INFO - Checking header
16/000/2014 01:00:46 - INFO - Flashing data
You can try to return stowk configuration by flashing via flashboot methode a stock ftf file, and rerrot yout phone with towelroot.
Also, you can flash stock kernel with flashboot methode, not fastboot.
You can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54740391
Silver Wx said:
You can try to return stowk configuration by flashing via flashboot methode a stock ftf file, and rerrot yout phone with towelroot.
Also, you can flash stock kernel with flashboot methode, not fastboot.
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Left the phone for charge overnight .. now even flashtool not recognizing the phone..just getting a red led while i connect with vol down ..cannot even reset withthe off button at the back..
Got Solution
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try this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=54740391 .. thanx to @j0a0
But u can try my method also.(I had run that script by Root Browser.)
step 1. simply download the zip file from http://d-h.st/B1t .
step 2. extract it to desktop and copy all the files from "common" folder and paste it to the "Data/local/tmp".
step 3. now run the "step1.sh"file from root browser and DONE..
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Hello friends,
am new to Zr. I downloaded c5503 10.5.a.0.230 ftf .
I tried to flash it using flash tool.
I got this results only.
05/020/2014 07:20:40 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
05/020/2014 07:20:41 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 built on 2012-11-13 22:53:30
05/020/2014 07:20:41 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
05/020/2014 07:20:46 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/020/2014 07:20:53 - INFO - Selected C5503_10-1.5.A.0.230_Nordic NCB.ftf
05/020/2014 07:20:53 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/022/2014 07:22:11 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/022/2014 07:22:20 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/022/2014 07:22:21 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
05/022/2014 07:22:21 - INFO - Reading device information
05/022/2014 07:22:21 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
05/022/2014 07:22:21 - INFO - Start Flashing
05/022/2014 07:22:21 - INFO - Processing loader
Flashing never starts..:crying:
But my model is C5502.
Please help me to flash
pandyajoe said:
Hello friends,
am new to Zr. I downloaded c5503 10.5.a.0.230 ftf .
I tried to flash it using flash tool.
I got this results only.
05/020/2014 07:20:40 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
05/020/2014 07:20:41 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 built on 2012-11-13 22:53:30
05/020/2014 07:20:41 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
05/020/2014 07:20:46 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/020/2014 07:20:53 - INFO - Selected C5503_10-1.5.A.0.230_Nordic NCB.ftf
05/020/2014 07:20:53 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/022/2014 07:22:11 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/022/2014 07:22:20 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/022/2014 07:22:21 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
05/022/2014 07:22:21 - INFO - Reading device information
05/022/2014 07:22:21 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
05/022/2014 07:22:21 - INFO - Start Flashing
05/022/2014 07:22:21 - INFO - Processing loader
Flashing never starts..:crying:
But my model is C5502.
Please help me to flash
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Remove your phone battery and sim card and then restart your phone...
use Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0 for all Xperia Z series. read flashtool page for info.
also install latest flashtool drivers.(Flashtool-drivers-1.5-20140318)
First of all i want to say I have tried pretty much every thing and not able to bring my X8 back..
I dont know why i am finding the stuff related to X8 pretty confusing. I also own a nexus 4, on which rooting , bootlocker unlock, flashing ROM , kernel almost everything is pretty easy.
Please guys help me. Thanks in advance.
Below mentioned in points is how I got into the mess.
1) I was running "GingerDX-v031b-shakira-stock" ROM with Clockwork MOD Recovery for a pretty long time. But recently i saw a jelly bean based ROM MiniCM10-4.1.0-shakira So i decided to flash it.
2) I downloaded the files MiniCM10-4.1.0-shakira.zip ROM and E15_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.ftf kernel as I found somewhere that this ROM works with this particular kernel only. I also downloaded all the drivers related to X8 and installed them on my PC.
3) Then as i do on my nexus 4 I went into the CWM recovery and format the /system , /dalvik , /cache partitions ( i forgot to take backup of the /system partition: my bad).
4) I restarted the phone but it was stuck at Sony Ericsson logo, and i was not able to boot onto recovery again. i dont know how the /recovery partition got deleted or not. Since then it gets stuck at SE logo everytime I start my phone.
5) I have downloaded all the tools i found on XDA.
a) Flash Tool
b) X8 toolbox which has a Command prompt application but I am not able to use any Option as It requires ADB connect with USB Debugging ON.
b)S1 tools. I have 2 versions of S1 tools. ( One came with X8 Toolbox - It dosent have flash Option. It only has IDENTIFY , RESTORE , QUIT OPTION. ) . ( Othere version came with UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ZIP - IT has FLASH, IDENTIFY , RESTORE , QUIT Options ).
c) Sony Ericsson PC Companion 2.1 ( I tried "Support Zone New" Option on this but It is stuck on downloading file which is approx 2MB )
6) I am also not sure if my bootloader is locked or unlocked.Please tell How to check this ?
7) I am able to enter flash mode on my device and both S1 tools versions and Flash Tool identify this. But I am not able to flash anything. ( Flash tool gives error "Processing of loader.bin finished with errors, S1 tools cant flash anything as it shows "PRESS CTRL KEY TO SELECT FILE" , I have tried pressing Ctrl but nothing happens.)
Files i have downloaded or I have :
1) GingerDX-v031b-shakira-stock
2) MiniCM10-4.1.0-shakira.zip , E15_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.ftf
3) Xperia X10_2.3.3_Generic_2.rar ( This one i had a hard time finding as no links are working )
Please HELP Guys...
This is what i am getting when i try to flash "Xperia X10_2.3.3_Generic_2.zip" via FLASH TOOL...
I entered the flash mode by pressing the back button ....
30/004/2014 09:04:41 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Reading device information
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Current device : E15i - BX902EJSE5 - 1241-3836_R2B - 1236-9291_2.1.1.A.0.6 - WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.A.0.6
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Start Flashing
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Checking header
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Ending flash session
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
30/004/2014 09:04:44 - INFO - Device disconnected
And this i what i am getting in flash tools when i entered flash mode by holding the Volume Down Key..
30/009/2014 09:09:15 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
30/009/2014 09:09:21 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Xperia X10. FW release : 2.3.3. Customization : Generic
30/009/2014 09:09:21 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
30/009/2014 09:09:24 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
30/009/2014 09:09:26 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
30/009/2014 09:09:26 - INFO - Reading device information
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - INFO - Start Flashing
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - INFO - Checking header
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - INFO - Ending flash session
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - INFO - Device disconnected
30/009/2014 09:09:34 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
30/009/2014 09:09:34 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
anirudh.88 said:
This is what i am getting when i try to flash "Xperia X10_2.3.3_Generic_2.zip" via FLASH TOOL...
I entered the flash mode by pressing the back button ....
30/004/2014 09:04:41 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Reading device information
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Current device : E15i - BX902EJSE5 - 1241-3836_R2B - 1236-9291_2.1.1.A.0.6 - WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.A.0.6
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Start Flashing
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Checking header
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Ending flash session
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
30/004/2014 09:04:42 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
30/004/2014 09:04:44 - INFO - Device disconnected
And this i what i am getting in flash tools when i entered flash mode by holding the Volume Down Key..
30/009/2014 09:09:15 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
30/009/2014 09:09:21 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Xperia X10. FW release : 2.3.3. Customization : Generic
30/009/2014 09:09:21 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
30/009/2014 09:09:24 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
30/009/2014 09:09:26 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
30/009/2014 09:09:26 - INFO - Reading device information
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - INFO - Start Flashing
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - INFO - Checking header
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - INFO - Ending flash session
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
30/009/2014 09:09:29 - INFO - Device disconnected
30/009/2014 09:09:34 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
30/009/2014 09:09:34 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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Why are you trying to flash a Xperia X10 firmware on a Xperia X8? Just find the right Firmware for the Xperia X8 and Flash it with FlashTool.
Sent from my GT-i8190 using XDA Free mobile app
---------- Post added 30th October 2014 at 12:24 AM ---------- Previous post was 29th October 2014 at 11:57 PM ----------
This one should work:
http://www.mediafire.com/?6rmr0olxp8auxdm
BTW your Bootloader is locked.
TheScriptKitty said:
Why are you trying to flash a Xperia X10 firmware on a Xperia X8? Just find the right Firmware for the Xperia X8 and Flash it with FlashTool.
Sent from my GT-i8190 using XDA Free mobile app
---------- Post added 30th October 2014 at 12:24 AM ---------- Previous post was 29th October 2014 at 11:57 PM ----------
This one should work:
http://www.mediafire.com/?6rmr0olxp8auxdm
BTW your Bootloader is locked.
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Thanks bro for the help..
This ROM is given in X8 general forum .. JB Rom..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1425240
. I also searched quite a bit and fund bootloader in locked..
As i got "R" in RUNNING S1_EROM VER "x8A029" instead of "r" using S1tool.
Also can you please guide me how to unlock Bootloader as flash tools are not working for me...
How should i unlock the bootloader...
TheScriptKitty said:
Why are you trying to flash a Xperia X10 firmware on a Xperia X8? Just find the right Firmware for the Xperia X8 and Flash it with FlashTool.
Sent from my GT-i8190 using XDA Free mobile app
---------- Post added 30th October 2014 at 12:24 AM ---------- Previous post was 29th October 2014 at 11:57 PM ----------
This one should work:
http://www.mediafire.com/?6rmr0olxp8auxdm
BTW your Bootloader is locked.
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Hi ,
The link you have given downloads "E15a_Android2.1_OFW.ftf"...While my cell is E15i....i think this firmware belongs to some other country ...Will it work fine...?
anirudh.88 said:
Hi ,
The link you have given downloads "E15a_Android2.1_OFW.ftf"...While my cell is E15i....i think this firmware belongs to some other country ...Will it work fine...?
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Yes it should work fine on your phone (The E15a and the E15i are basically the same thing).
Here is how to unlock your Bootloader:
[Guide] Bootloader and kernel guide | X8 | W8 | X10 mini | X10 mini pro |
HELP Required in flashing "MiniCM10-4.1.0-shakira.zip"
TheScriptKitty said:
Yes it should work fine on your phone (The E15a and the E15i are basically the same thing).
Here is how to unlock your Bootloader:
[Guide] Bootloader and kernel guide | X8 | W8 | X10 mini | X10 mini pro |
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Thanks for your help man....
I have successfully recovered my phone and restored the backup of GingerDX ROM....
Now I am trying to flash MiniCM10-4.1.0-shakira.zip through CWM Recovery but i am getting Status 7 error...
I thought this is because i have not flashed the kernel required for this E15_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.ftf..
So when i try to install this kernel using Flashtools it again gives me error...
Code:
31/020/2014 06:20:56 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
31/021/2014 06:21:03 - INFO - Selected Bundle for E15. FW release : nAa-06. Customization : 2.6.32.61-nAa-06
31/021/2014 06:21:03 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
31/021/2014 06:21:03 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
31/021/2014 06:21:05 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - INFO - Start Flashing
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - INFO - Checking header
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - INFO - Ending flash session
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - ERROR -
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
31/021/2014 06:21:18 - INFO - Selected Bundle for E15. FW release : nAa-06. Customization : 2.6.32.61-nAa-06
31/021/2014 06:21:18 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
31/021/2014 06:21:18 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
31/021/2014 06:21:19 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - INFO - Start Flashing
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - INFO - Checking header
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - INFO - Ending flash session
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - ERROR -
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I also tried flashing the E15_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.zip kernel using my CWM recovery it also shows me installation aborted.
I am not sure if my bootloader is locked or unlocked as I have successfully unlocked it twice using flash tools and the X8 toolbox but still it shows "R" in RUNNING S1_EROM VER "x8A029" instead of "r" using S1tool.
Thanks in advance...
anirudh.88 said:
Thanks for your help man....
I have successfully recovered my phone and restored the backup of GingerDX ROM....
Now I am trying to flash MiniCM10-4.1.0-shakira.zip through CWM Recovery but i am getting Status 7 error...
I thought this is because i have not flashed the kernel required for this E15_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.ftf..
So when i try to install this kernel using Flashtools it again gives me error...
Code:
31/020/2014 06:20:56 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
31/021/2014 06:21:03 - INFO - Selected Bundle for E15. FW release : nAa-06. Customization : 2.6.32.61-nAa-06
31/021/2014 06:21:03 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
31/021/2014 06:21:03 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
31/021/2014 06:21:05 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - INFO - Start Flashing
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - INFO - Checking header
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - INFO - Ending flash session
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - ERROR -
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
31/021/2014 06:21:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
31/021/2014 06:21:18 - INFO - Selected Bundle for E15. FW release : nAa-06. Customization : 2.6.32.61-nAa-06
31/021/2014 06:21:18 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
31/021/2014 06:21:18 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
31/021/2014 06:21:19 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - INFO - Start Flashing
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - INFO - Checking header
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - INFO - Ending flash session
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - ERROR -
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
31/021/2014 06:21:20 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I also tried flashing the E15_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.zip kernel using my CWM recovery it also shows me installation aborted.
I am not sure if my bootloader is locked or unlocked as I have successfully unlocked it twice using flash tools and the X8 toolbox but still it shows "R" in RUNNING S1_EROM VER "x8A029" instead of "r" using S1tool.
Thanks in advance...
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Your Bootloader is still locked(the "r" has to be lower case in order to be successfully unlocked), that's why you are not able to flash the kernel in FlashTool. Here is the guide to unlock your Bootloader:
[Guide] Bootloader and kernel guide | X8 | W8 | X10 mini | X10 mini pro |
YOU NEED TO READ EVERYTHING CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS and not just on unlocking your Bootloader but in EVERYTHING like this. In the MiniCM10 Thread it clearly stated that you needed the Kernel to be able to flash the ROM, so IDK why you tried to install it with out having the right Kernel. READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Bootloader unlocked but stuck on installation aborted...
TheScriptKitty said:
Your Bootloader is still locked(the "r" has to be lower case in order to be successfully unlocked), that's why you are not able to flash the kernel in FlashTool. Here is the guide to unlock your Bootloader:
[Guide] Bootloader and kernel guide | X8 | W8 | X10 mini | X10 mini pro |
YOU NEED TO READ EVERYTHING CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS and not just on unlocking your Bootloader but in EVERYTHING like this. In the MiniCM10 Thread it clearly stated that you needed the Kernel to be able to flash the ROM, so IDK why you tried to install it with out having the right Kernel. READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Hi,
The problem i was facing was , I was trying to unlock bootloader with GINGERDX ROM...I flashed stock ROM and tried.
Worked like a charm...!!!
Now I am seeing the "r" instead of "R" in S1 tools...
After that i rebooted into CWM recovery and did the following:
1) format /cache, /data, /system.
2) flashed E15_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.zip kernel from sdcard... ( without any problem )
3) tried to flash "MiniCM10-4.1.0-shakira.zip" ( \META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script with kernel 2.6.32.61 instead of 2.6.32.60 ) but still got status 7 error.
4) Now i flashed back stock Rom as when i restarted recovery was not available. ( kernel was showing [email protected] )
5) i searched on xda someone mentioned to remove the first line in updater-script ( asserts line till first semicolon ; ) so i edited the file replaced the ROM on the sdcard.
Now when i try i am not able to flash the E15_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.zip kernel again. Its saying installation aborted.
I tried through flash tools and CWM recovery both. Same response...
I checked again if my bootloader somehow got relocked but no its still showing "r" instead of "R"...
Please help !!!
anirudh.88 said:
Hi,
The problem i was facing was , I was trying to unlock bootloader with GINGERDX ROM...I flashed stock ROM and tried.
Worked like a charm...!!!
Now I am seeing the "r" instead of "R" in S1 tools...
After that i rebooted into CWM recovery and did the following:
1) format /cache, /data, /system.
2) flashed E15_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.zip kernel from sdcard... ( without any problem )
3) tried to flash "MiniCM10-4.1.0-shakira.zip" ( \META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script with kernel 2.6.32.61 instead of 2.6.32.60 ) but still got status 7 error.
4) Now i flashed back stock Rom as when i restarted recovery was not available. ( kernel was showing [email protected] )
5) i searched on xda someone mentioned to remove the first line in updater-script ( asserts line till first semicolon ; ) so i edited the file replaced the ROM on the sdcard.
Now when i try i am not able to flash the E15_2.6.32.61-nAa-06.zip kernel again. Its saying installation aborted.
I tried through flash tools and CWM recovery both. Same response...
I checked again if my bootloader somehow got relocked but no its still showing "r" instead of "R"...
Please help !!!
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You need to first flash the kernel with flashtool and then flash the rom from the recovery(with full wipe). You can't flash kernels to x8 with cwm.
Hello frnds,i was updating my xperia z through pc companion,but failed to update,after that the phone was not starting was getting stuck a Sony logo,then i downloaded the flash tool,and a tft file for version 10.5.1.A.0.292,(i think this was for kitkat)(sorry don't know much about these things i was just experimenting to fix my phone),i clicked on flash,and don't know if it was working or not,then i clicked other many options,like flash mode and flash boot mode,my boot loader is locked(when i was flashing with Emma,it showed my phone is locked),pc companion giving no help,failing to repair my phone or update,i know my phone software is corrupt.please help me to fix it by any other way.thank you
jagjit777 said:
Hello frnds,i was updating my xperia z through pc companion,but failed to update,after that the phone was not starting was getting stuck a Sony logo,then i downloaded the flash tool,and a tft file for version 10.5.1.A.0.292,(i think this was for kitkat)(sorry don't know much about these things i was just experimenting to fix my phone),i clicked on flash,and don't know if it was working or not,then i clicked other many options,like flash mode and flash boot mode,my boot loader is locked(when i was flashing with Emma,it showed my phone is locked),pc companion giving no help,failing to repair my phone or update,i know my phone software is corrupt.please help me to fix it by any other way.thank you
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Ok let's see, when you open your phone does the Sony logo comes up?
yes it shows sony logo and turns off !
jagjit777 said:
yes it shows sony logo and turns off !
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Good then. So I understood you already have flashtool. Firstly download this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-xperia-z-c6603-10-5-1-0-292-t2943618). After that you go to the flashtool folder, and find the firmwares folder. Copy the ftf file there. Open flashtool. Be sure you have the xperia z drivers on your PC. If not you can find them here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830). After you confirmed you have the drivers, press the lightning button from flashtool. Select "flashmode" and press OK. Select the .ftf file you downloaded and check all the things on the wipe section. After that, press flash and follow the instruction from the screen (if it's stuck at prepare for flashing, just wait, or if it takes really long, close the program and redo the things from above). Wait until the flashing it's over, disconnect the phone, and start it. It should be like new. (NEVER close the program before the flashing it's over. It can hardbrick your phone. Also be sure your phone has over 50% battery. Let it to charge for one hour if you are not sure about that).
If something goes wrong, just ask here what is the problem.
I hope I helped you
EDIT: Here you can download flashtool (http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php)
I wrote a small Flashtool tutorial that may help as it has images to guide you. Part 1 shows how to install drivers and part 3 shows how to flash a rom.
How to package and flash stock roms in FTF format
Sent from my C6603
DragosBad said:
Good then. So I understood you already have flashtool. Firstly download this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-xperia-z-c6603-10-5-1-0-292-t2943618). After that you go to the flashtool folder, and find the firmwares folder. Copy the ftf file there. Open flashtool. Be sure you have the xperia z drivers on your PC. If not you can find them here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830). After you confirmed you have the drivers, press the lightning button from flashtool. Select "flashmode" and press OK. Select the .ftf file you downloaded and check all the things on the wipe section. After that, press flash and follow the instruction from the screen (if it's stuck at prepare for flashing, just wait, or if it takes really long, close the program and redo the things from above). Wait until the flashing it's over, disconnect the phone, and start it. It should be like new. (NEVER close the program before the flashing it's over. It can hardbrick your phone. Also be sure your phone has over 50% battery. Let it to charge for one hour if you are not sure about that).
If something goes wrong, just ask here what is the problem.
I hope I helped you
EDIT: Here you can download flashtool (http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php)
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thanks for the reply,let me tell you what happened last time,i have used the flash tool,but haven't installed the drivers at that time,and i did flash,the flash was not complete and i closed the program as it was taking too long.i think that's what corrupted my phone's software ? my phone's is in the mobile repair shop now they too unable to fix the issue,i will bring it back 2moro and try flashing it again like you said and let you know.thank you
one more question frnds,my bootloader is locked will still flashing work with locked bootloader ? Thanks
jagjit777 said:
one more question frnds,my bootloader is locked will still flashing work with locked bootloader ? Thanks
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Yes, you can flash stock roms with a locked bootloader.
Sent from my C6603
ok again helllo frnds,sorry for the late reply,i tried flashing my phone,but was not sucessful,i thought the ftf file was not good i tried flashing with different ftf files,still no sucess.Here i am posting my log files with different ftf files.Tried latest and older version of flashtool but same results.please help me to fix this issue,thank you
Attempt 1 :
25/022/2015 17:22:07 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
25/022/2015 17:22:07 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
25/022/2015 17:22:12 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/022/2015 17:22:58 - INFO - Selected C6603 / 10.3.1.A.2.67 / Generic HK 1270-5695_R5B
25/022/2015 17:22:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/023/2015 17:23:52 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/024/2015 17:24:34 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/024/2015 17:24:34 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/024/2015 17:24:34 - INFO - Reading device information
25/024/2015 17:24:34 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
25/024/2015 17:24:34 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
25/025/2015 17:25:34 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/025/2015 17:25:34 - INFO - Processing loader
25/025/2015 17:25:34 - INFO - Checking header
25/025/2015 17:25:34 - INFO - Ending flash session
25/025/2015 17:25:34 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.
25/025/2015 17:25:34 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/025/2015 17:25:34 - INFO - Device disconnected
Attempt 2 :
25/027/2015 17:27:34 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
25/027/2015 17:27:34 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
25/027/2015 17:27:39 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/027/2015 17:27:47 - INFO - Selected C6603 / 10.5.1.A.0.292_R1D / HK_1270-5695
25/027/2015 17:27:47 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/029/2015 17:29:09 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Reading device information
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Current device : C6603 - CB5A1PNR3L - 1270-5695_R5B - 1269-5309_10.3.1.A.2.67 - GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.1.A.2.67
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Processing loader
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Checking header
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Flashing data
Attempt 3 :
25/047/2015 17:47:29 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
25/047/2015 17:47:29 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
25/047/2015 17:47:34 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/048/2015 17:48:42 - INFO - Selected C6603 / 10.5.1.A.0.292 / RU
25/048/2015 17:48:42 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/049/2015 17:49:42 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/049/2015 17:49:48 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Reading device information
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Current device : C6603 - CB5A1PNR3L - 1270-5695_R5B - 1269-5309_10.3.1.A.2.67 - GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.1.A.2.67
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Processing loader
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Checking header
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Flashing data
Attempt 4 :
25/056/2015 17:56:10 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
25/056/2015 17:56:10 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
25/056/2015 17:56:16 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/056/2015 17:56:21 - INFO - Selected C6603 / 10.5.A.0.233 / HK
25/056/2015 17:56:21 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/057/2015 17:57:24 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Reading device information
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Current device : C6603 - CB5A1PNR3L - 1270-5695_R5B - 1269-5309_10.3.1.A.2.67 - GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.1.A.2.67
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Processing loader
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Checking header
jagjit777 said:
ok again helllo frnds,sorry for the late reply,i tried flashing my phone,but was not sucessful,i thought the ftf file was not good i tried flashing with different ftf files,still no sucess.Here i am posting my log files with different ftf files.Tried latest and older version of flashtool but same results.please help me to fix this issue,thank you
Attempt 1 :
25/022/2015 17:22:07 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
25/022/2015 17:22:07 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
25/022/2015 17:22:12 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/022/2015 17:22:58 - INFO - Selected C6603 / 10.3.1.A.2.67 / Generic HK 1270-5695_R5B
25/022/2015 17:22:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/023/2015 17:23:52 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/024/2015 17:24:34 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/024/2015 17:24:34 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/024/2015 17:24:34 - INFO - Reading device information
25/024/2015 17:24:34 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
25/024/2015 17:24:34 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
25/025/2015 17:25:34 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/025/2015 17:25:34 - INFO - Processing loader
25/025/2015 17:25:34 - INFO - Checking header
25/025/2015 17:25:34 - INFO - Ending flash session
25/025/2015 17:25:34 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.
25/025/2015 17:25:34 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/025/2015 17:25:34 - INFO - Device disconnected
Attempt 2 :
25/027/2015 17:27:34 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
25/027/2015 17:27:34 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
25/027/2015 17:27:39 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/027/2015 17:27:47 - INFO - Selected C6603 / 10.5.1.A.0.292_R1D / HK_1270-5695
25/027/2015 17:27:47 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/029/2015 17:29:09 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Reading device information
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Current device : C6603 - CB5A1PNR3L - 1270-5695_R5B - 1269-5309_10.3.1.A.2.67 - GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.1.A.2.67
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Processing loader
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Checking header
25/030/2015 17:30:03 - INFO - Flashing data
Attempt 3 :
25/047/2015 17:47:29 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
25/047/2015 17:47:29 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
25/047/2015 17:47:34 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/048/2015 17:48:42 - INFO - Selected C6603 / 10.5.1.A.0.292 / RU
25/048/2015 17:48:42 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/049/2015 17:49:42 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/049/2015 17:49:48 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Reading device information
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Current device : C6603 - CB5A1PNR3L - 1270-5695_R5B - 1269-5309_10.3.1.A.2.67 - GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.1.A.2.67
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Processing loader
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Checking header
25/049/2015 17:49:49 - INFO - Flashing data
Attempt 4 :
25/056/2015 17:56:10 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
25/056/2015 17:56:10 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
25/056/2015 17:56:16 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/056/2015 17:56:21 - INFO - Selected C6603 / 10.5.A.0.233 / HK
25/056/2015 17:56:21 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/057/2015 17:57:24 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Reading device information
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Current device : C6603 - CB5A1PNR3L - 1270-5695_R5B - 1269-5309_10.3.1.A.2.67 - GLOBAL-LTE_10.3.1.A.2.67
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Processing loader
25/058/2015 17:58:24 - INFO - Checking header
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Have you tried to use Sony PC Companion --> Phone Recovery? If not, then give try (I didn't read the whole thread, sorry about that).
And if there's no luck either, try to find any GENERIC .ftf and flash it.
Hi All.
I have a problem with flash FTF official rom. I bought Xperia Z in China (L36h). I want to flash rom FTF official in flashtool. Every time Error! I tried several different .ftf, but always the same mistake. I tried other flashtool versions, drivers, original USB cable, but the error persists.
After a bad flash my phone will not start. I have Flash only Kernel. The phone then it works. Please take a look at the video, and help me, please. Thanks ...
excuse my English
PHONE INFO:
http://tommahawk.rajce.idnes.cz/flash#phoneinfo.jpg
VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/FiUONsH7IZc
07/013/2015 14:13:06 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z (C6603). FW release : 10.5.1.A.0.292. Customization : Tomahawk_Customized DE
07/013/2015 14:13:06 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
07/014/2015 14:14:19 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
07/014/2015 14:14:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
07/014/2015 14:14:32 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
07/014/2015 14:14:33 - INFO - Reading device information
07/014/2015 14:14:33 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
07/014/2015 14:14:33 - INFO - Current device : L36h - BX903EVCJ6 - 1270-9104_R11D - 1269-5309_10.5.1.A.0.292 - CHINA-HSPA_10.5.1.A.0.292
07/014/2015 14:14:33 - INFO - Start Flashing
07/014/2015 14:14:33 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
07/014/2015 14:14:33 - INFO - Checking header
07/014/2015 14:14:33 - INFO - Flashing data
07/014/2015 14:14:33 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
07/014/2015 14:14:33 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_5ca3 - Version : APQ8064_39 / Boot version : S1_Boot_Lagan_1.0_2 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
07/014/2015 14:14:34 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
07/014/2015 14:14:34 - INFO - Checking header
07/014/2015 14:14:34 - INFO - Flashing data
07/014/2015 14:14:34 - INFO - Processing of partition-image.sin finished.
07/014/2015 14:14:34 - INFO - Parsing boot delivery
07/014/2015 14:14:34 - INFO - Phone boot version : S1_Boot_Lagan_1.0_2. Boot delivery version : S1_Boot_Lagan_1.1.1_1
07/014/2015 14:14:34 - INFO - Going to flash boot delivery
07/014/2015 14:14:34 - INFO - Processing emmc_appsboot_S1_Boot_Lagan_1.1.1_1_HWID_7190E1_OEM0.sin
07/014/2015 14:14:34 - INFO - Checking header
07/014/2015 14:14:34 - ERROR - Processing of emmc_appsboot_S1_Boot_Lagan_1.1.1_1_HWID_7190E1_OEM0.sin finished with errors.
07/014/2015 14:14:34 - INFO - Ending flash session
07/014/2015 14:14:34 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="0x80080021 ";
07/014/2015 14:14:34 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
07/014/2015 14:14:34 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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Probably phone was disconnected before when flashtool was coping data OR kernel file is corrupted(hard to tell)
If you have locked BootLoader try using PC companion(support zone->Phone/Tablet software update->pop up show op about no connected device->select repair my phone/tablet)
But before that find kernel only FTF and flash it. not full FTF, but kernel only(try this one that I attach, just unzip it), and then unplug your phone(dont turn it on!) and then flash full ftf(download 5.0.2 using xperifirm)
The phone is brand new! not with him never done.
- I tried to fix through PC Companion, but the error (error 100).
- I tried many .ftf
- I tried downloading and creation .ftf (xpeifirm)
always the same error ...
many ftf files, but try flashing only kernel.
ALSO, remove ALL drivers and use different USB port on your PC.
Im saying to flash different kernel, because looking at error, I found out that most of people had similar problem when they had corrupted kernel file or when they flashed it, USB cable was moved and disconnected, and flashing only kernel for most of time work.
There are few topic with the same problem on XDA with the same errors, I searched it and this is solution that for most of time worked. So remove,drivers, install them again, use different port and flash kernel only. Maybe it would help
I tried everything what you wrote. I'm flashing the kernel from you and others, but the error persists
I think the mistake is that the phone I have a different version of the S1 boot Lagan than in the "boot delivery.xml" in .FTF
In FTF file "boot delivery.xml" S1 Boot Lagan version: S1_Boot_Lagan_1.1.1_1
The phone is S1 Boot Lagan version: S1_Boot_Lagan_1.0_2
As title.
Can't seem to connect to it via pc or select System in the mount option of TWRP. Thanks for any help! :good:
In TWRP Wipe --> Advanced --> Repair --> Mark System --> Repair or Change File System --> Repair. After that reformat all and restore backup. Other way is to reflash to stock with Flashtool.
I did exactly the same thing, I was trying to wipe some hidden backup files from twrp and accidentally deleted everything, backups from sd card included . I got to careless but anyway, I'm trying to flash a stock rom with flash tool but
05/051/2016 00:51:10 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z3 Compact(D5803). FW release : 23.5.A.0.575. Customization : NCB
05/051/2016 00:51:10 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/051/2016 00:51:53 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/052/2016 00:52:11 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - INFO - Reading device information
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - INFO - Start Flashing
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - INFO - Checking header
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - INFO - Ending flash session
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 1 : Función incorrecta.
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
05/052/2016 00:52:23 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I would appreciate any help.
Use FlashTool 09.18.2.
Nevermind, it was only a driver problem, Thanks anyway for your concern Chamelleon. As for the OP, Insted of going for your specific device driver for flash mode, just install the "Flashmode drivers" found in the flashtool driver installer. The pc should be able to recognize your device in flashmode without manually setting up the driver. Get a rom (google it, I'm not sure if i can post links here from other pages yet) and flash it with flashtool, as easy as that. I'm already using my phone again. Remember, to enter flashmode plug the usb cable and press the volume down button. (Volume up for fastboot). And thats it. Good luck :fingers-crossed: