Hello guys i need your help here...
So i bought a month ago Xperia Mini (st15i) and a few days ago when the new firmware was up...i decided to root it...i downloaded all the required files that said on another topic....and tried to root it but when it starts it lags at Waiting for device thing..... can anyone tell me why this keep happening? after that i used FlashTool to flash my phone... but again didnt work i get an error... and after that i tried to unlock bootloader but i get an error... can somebody help me please?
please help me i spent 2-3 days searching all xda :'(
mrpsyko said:
please help me i spent 2-3 days searching all xda :'(
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Its very easy using flashtool.
All you have to do is download it and install and follow these steps.
1. Enable "USB Debugging" and "Unknown sources" in your phone.
2. Open Flashtool
3. Connect the phone to the PC with usb cable and skip "install pc companion" message on phone.
4. So if you connect it properly, the flashtool will indicate that "device connected with UDB Debugging on".
5.Then click on "Root" icon in the menu and after reboot your phone will be rooted.
this is my log!
24/054/2012 20:54:13 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
24/054/2012 20:54:13 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.7.0 built on 2012-01-15 22:00:21
24/054/2012 20:54:20 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
24/054/2012 20:54:21 - INFO - Connected device : ST15
24/054/2012 20:54:21 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
24/054/2012 20:54:21 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
24/054/2012 20:54:23 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\ST15\busybox\1.19.0\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
24/054/2012 20:54:23 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\custom\root\zergrush.tar to /data/local/tmp
24/054/2012 20:54:24 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
24/054/2012 20:54:43 - INFO - Waiting for device
24/055/2012 20:55:44 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
24/055/2012 20:55:44 - INFO - Running part2 of Root Exploit
24/055/2012 20:55:44 - INFO - Running rootit2
24/055/2012 20:55:44 - ERROR - Cleaning rootit files
Mounting /system R/W
FTError
:'( every time i try rooting my phone i get this error :/ any solutions?
mrpsyko, try this tool: SE Extreme Tweak Installer - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190
I had the same problems as you, the tool get my phone the CWM.
Please note, that previous to running the mentioned tool, I rooted my Xperia Mini with this kit: DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
---------- Post added at 01:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:06 AM ----------
Apparently, installing CWM and busybox did not let me to install CM7, it is crashing while flashing.
I found that I had to install drivers, which are coming with FlashTool (see c:\Flashtool\drivers\).
After that fastboot connection went just perfectly fine and I was able to finish this HOWTO: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Mini:_Full_Update_Guide
kore_sar said:
mrpsyko, try this tool: SE Extreme Tweak Installer - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190
I had the same problems as you, the tool get my phone the CWM.
Please note, that previous to running the mentioned tool, I rooted my Xperia Mini with this kit: DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
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Apparently, installing CWM and busybox did not let me to install CM7, it is crashing while flashing.
I found that I had to install drivers, which are coming with FlashTool (see c:\Flashtool\drivers\).
After that fastboot connection went just perfectly fine and I was able to finish this HOWTO: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Mini:_Full_Update_Guide
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to install cyanogenmod 7 first you have to install karnel which come with it and then have to flash the file using cmw..
akshay13071990 said:
to install cyanogenmod 7 first you have to install karnel which come with it and then have to flash the file using cmw..
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Yeah. I did that. Just forgot to mention.
i tried your method my friend kore_sar but didnt work for me .... i forgot to tell you that i have the new update version.... does that count for flashing,rooting or anything else?
try this..worked for me>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466042
matatouille96 said:
try this..worked for me>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466042
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what firmware?
Related
Hello
Flashtool can be downloaded on the Flashtool Homepage
As Flashtool was originally developped for X10, you can find a lot of information on the Original X10 Flashtool thread
Major update for 0.6.8.0 : Ability to now install CWM from Flashtool on locked bootloader for LT15/LT18.
Fastboot now works fine under linux
Major feature for 0.6.5.0 is Linux and Windows editions, Drag&Drop for FTF files.
Major new feature : Fastboot toolbox for 2011 line devices.
Please post fastboot issues here in this thread
hey ppl we have added support for all new Xperia 2011 devices...
Code:
ST17 - coconut - ACTIVE
LT15 - anzu - ARC
LT18 - ayame - ARC S
WT19 - satsuma - LIVE WALKMAN
ST15 - smultron - MINI
SK17 - mango - MINI PRO
MT15 - hallon - NEO
MT11 - haida - NEO V
R800 - zeus,zeusc - PLAY
MK16 - iyokan - PRO
ST18 - urushi - RAY
this update will feature fastboot support!!!
check 1st post for more info and follow link to get latest files!!!
also any issue related to fastboot should be posted in the corresponding device threads...
will make stuff easier for us
hope u guys understand
P.S.: the fastboot toolbox is easy to use... in case some users are having issues using it i will create a small tutorial later...
regards,
DooMLoRD
Thanks for this but it always says that "Device connected with USB debugging off" and in fact USB debugging is ON !!
My device is xperia mini pro SK17i
Rami1987 said:
Thanks for this but it always says that "Device connected with USB debugging off" and in fact USB debugging is ON !!
My device is xperia mini pro SK17i
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Can you try this :
1 - Exit Flashtool
2 - go to x10flasher_lib folder inside Flashtool install folder and edit driverid.properties
3 - remove all lines except this one : flash1=VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE
4 - Restart flashtool
So now we can flash costum kernels even if we dont have fastboot on device right?
Doomlord you should reall make a tut for this.
Thanks in advance
zousoum96 said:
So now we can flash costum kernels even if we dont have fastboot on device right?
Doomlord you should reall make a tut for this.
Thanks in advance
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if ur bootloader isnt unlocked then u cant flash kernels...
ok i will make a tutorial for this over weekend...
DooMLoRD said:
if ur bootloader isnt unlocked then u cant flash kernels...
ok i will make a tutorial for this over weekend...
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how come x10 mini pro can flash kernel with locked bootloader? is it not the same process? if not, would it be possible to flash the way they do?
batjon said:
how come x10 mini pro can flash kernel with locked bootloader? is it not the same process? if not, would it be possible to flash the way they do?
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those devices have hacked bootloaders to support flashing custom kernels...
since new xperia 2011 device already support fastboot there is no need to hack their bootloaders... simply unlock them... the official or unofficial way
DooMLoRD said:
those devices have hacked bootloaders to support flashing custom kernels...
since new xperia 2011 device already support fastboot there is no need to hack their bootloaders... simply unlock them... the official or unofficial way
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ah ok, thanks for clarifying.
I'm new to the new mini pro so please pardon my ignorance.. I've been reading through the forum and even though it is possible to unlock the bootloader on a branded phone (like i have), it is not possible to enable fastboot on the branded phone? For people who have this problem is it going to be forever impossible to flash custom kernels?
thanks
Thanks for the info i have unlocked my bootloader with the hardware trick
so now i can flash costum kernels and roms
Thank you Doom so much
Here is a small update that resolves the following issue :
Device not recognized correctly when plugged.
https://github.com/downloads/Androxyde/Flashtool/Flashtool-0.5.1.0-update.exe
Thank you so much for the update.. I will check it up..
Androxyde said:
Can you try this :
1 - Exit Flashtool
2 - go to x10flasher_lib folder inside Flashtool install folder and edit driverid.properties
3 - remove all lines except this one : flash1=VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE
4 - Restart flashtool
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EDIT: for clarification, I have the same issue with the same phone.
I don't have the driverid.properties file in that folder.
shall I create one? EDIT - I tried that, didn't do ****. Something wrong with my install?
dryhte said:
I don't have the driverid.properties file in there.
shall I create one? EDIT - I tried that, didn't do ****. Something wrong with my install?
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Install 0.5.0.0 then install 0.5.3 update and you shouldn't have anymore problems.
the driverid.properties file is removed with the 0.5.3 update. No more used.
Androxyde said:
Install 0.5.0.0 then install 0.5.3 update and you shouldn't have anymore problems.
the driverid.properties file is removed with the 0.5.3 update. No more used.
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I just installed flashtool for the first time, (0.5.0.0 with 0.5.3.0 over it) and I had the same issue, that flashtool does not recognize my usb debugging settings.
dryhte said:
I just installed flashtool for the first time, (0.5.0.0 with 0.5.3.0 over it) and I had the same issue, that flashtool does not recognize my usb debugging settings.
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once your device is plugged, go to Help -> Check drivers and give me the output please ?
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once your device is plugged, go to Help -> Check drivers and give me the output please ?
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Hi,
I changed from MTP to MSC which didn't seem to help at first, but now when I reconnect, more is recognized.
I'll still give you the output:
(with MSC)
Code:
24/006/2011 15:06:15 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
24/006/2011 15:06:18 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
24/006/2011 15:06:20 - INFO - Connected device : SK17
24/006/2011 15:06:21 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.18.4 (2011-04-04 18:40:20 CDT) multi-call binary.
24/006/2011 15:06:21 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.3 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
24/007/2011 15:07:50 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :
24/007/2011 15:07:50 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_6166\42583930324B43415332: OK
24/007/2011 15:07:50 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
24/007/2011 15:07:50 - INFO - - 42583930324B43415332
24/007/2011 15:07:50 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
(with MTP)
Code:
24/013/2011 15:13:28 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
24/014/2011 15:14:16 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :
24/014/2011 15:14:17 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_5166\42583930324B43415332: OK
24/014/2011 15:14:17 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
24/014/2011 15:14:17 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
I also think a short intro with what you can do with the program, and what types of files you need for that purpose, and what state your phone needs to be in in order to do it all, would help a lot...
EDIT: e.g. how to put the phone in flashmode (I know there's a picture, but it doesn't seem to work for me... probably since my 'back' button is a capacitative button in stead of a proper one)
thanks
dryhte said:
EDIT: e.g. how to put the phone in flashmode (I know there's a picture, but it doesn't seem to work for me... probably since my 'back' button is a capacitative button in stead of a proper one)
thanks
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we will try n create a list for all devices (flashmode entry, fastboot entry)
dryhte said:
Hi,
I changed from MTP to MSC which didn't seem to help at first, but now when I reconnect, more is recognized.
I'll still give you the output:
(with MSC)
Code:
24/006/2011 15:06:15 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
24/006/2011 15:06:18 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
24/006/2011 15:06:20 - INFO - Connected device : SK17
24/006/2011 15:06:21 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.18.4 (2011-04-04 18:40:20 CDT) multi-call binary.
24/006/2011 15:06:21 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.3 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
24/007/2011 15:07:50 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :
24/007/2011 15:07:50 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_6166\42583930324B43415332: OK
24/007/2011 15:07:50 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
24/007/2011 15:07:50 - INFO - - 42583930324B43415332
24/007/2011 15:07:50 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
(with MTP)
Code:
24/013/2011 15:13:28 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
24/014/2011 15:14:16 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :
24/014/2011 15:14:17 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_5166\42583930324B43415332: OK
24/014/2011 15:14:17 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
24/014/2011 15:14:17 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
I also think a short intro with what you can do with the program, and what types of files you need for that purpose, and what state your phone needs to be in in order to do it all, would help a lot...
EDIT: e.g. how to put the phone in flashmode (I know there's a picture, but it doesn't seem to work for me... probably since my 'back' button is a capacitative button in stead of a proper one)
thanks
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The problem is that all these case can be detected by program by I go on step by step and each time someone get stuck, I get some info and I go one step further
My goal is that flashtool will detect correctly how your device is connected and give the advice itself
OK thanks guys (by the way, my phone is not unlocked, maybe that's why I couldn't get to flash mode?)
i am facing this error while flash,,,, i completely follow your post "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068553" for xperia mini pro
5/006/2012 03:06:52 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
15/006/2012 03:06:52 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.7.0 built on 2012-01-21 17:31:40
15/006/2012 03:06:52 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
15/006/2012 03:06:57 - INFO - Device disconnected
15/007/2012 03:07:23 - INFO - Selected E10_nAa-11_2.6.29.6-nAa-11.ftf
15/007/2012 03:07:23 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
15/007/2012 03:07:23 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
15/007/2012 03:07:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
15/007/2012 03:07:33 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
15/007/2012 03:07:33 - INFO - Reading device information
15/007/2012 03:07:33 - INFO - Phone reading for flashing.
15/007/2012 03:07:33 - INFO - Start Flashing
15/007/2012 03:07:33 - INFO - Flashing loader
15/007/2012 03:07:33 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
please help
your post lacks some info. have you unlocked your boot loader?
this post is for x10 mini .....NOT PRO as it say on post u have pro as i understand
this is for pro http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415026
sorry for menntioning pro
i have xperia mini and i also unlocked bootloader and also try diffrent kernals but every time i get thiserror ,,i also try flash tool version 2.9 and 5,3 and latest this onebut can't do anything every time this massege comes on screen
irshadmirza said:
i have xperia mini and i also unlocked bootloader and also try diffrent kernals but every time i get thiserror ,,i also try flash tool version 2.9 and 5,3 and latest this onebut can't do anything every time this massege comes on screen
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Try to use another cable, or port, or PC.
My 1st post)
i already did that
i use diffrent pc and cable as well as diffrent cable no imrovement
please help
his is the the phone which runs on official eclips 2.1
Your bootloader may still be locked
I had the same problem and got exactly the same error.
I thought I had unlocked the bootloader, but hadn't. Once I got it unlocked, the problem was solved.
For a easy guide to unlocking the bootloader, see here.
There, they alos tell you how to see if you're phone has an unlocked bootloader or not.
I rooted the phone using Flashtool first. That is done by clicking the big padlock icon.
I hope this helps.
Hey all.
I've recently upgraded from a X10 Mini Pro to a Xperia U and I decided to root it, but i tryed the Flashtool and the Bin4ry script and they dont work.
Info: ST25a - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 3.0.8+ / Build number : 6.1.1.B.1.54
Here are the logs:
FLASHTOOL
19/057/2013 21:57:55 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
19/057/2013 21:57:55 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
19/057/2013 21:57:55 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
19/057/2013 21:57:56 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
19/057/2013 21:57:57 - INFO - Connected device : ST25
19/057/2013 21:57:57 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
19/057/2013 21:57:57 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 3.0.8+ / Build number : 6.1.1.B.1.54
19/058/2013 21:58:00 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\.\devices\ST25\busybox\1.20.2\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
19/058/2013 21:58:00 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\su to /data/local/tmp/su
19/058/2013 21:58:01 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
19/058/2013 21:58:03 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\custom\root\AdbRestore\RootMe.tar to /data/local/tmp/RootMe.tar
19/058/2013 21:58:05 - INFO - Now open your device and restore "RootMe" backup. Waiting ...
19/058/2013 21:58:05 - INFO - You have 60 seconds to follow the restore advice
19/058/2013 21:58:05 - INFO - Running adbrestoreexploit
19/058/2013 21:58:06 - INFO - Restore worked fine. Rebooting device. Please wait ...
19/058/2013 21:58:09 - INFO - Waiting for device
19/058/2013 21:58:10 - INFO - Device disconnected
19/058/2013 21:58:36 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
19/058/2013 21:58:38 - INFO - Root hack did not work.
19/058/2013 21:58:38 - INFO - Cleaning hack files
19/058/2013 21:58:38 - INFO - Rebooting device. Please wait.
19/058/2013 21:58:40 - INFO - Device disconnected
19/059/2013 21:59:06 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
In Bin4ry's script, it says after rebooting
"Going to copy files to it's place"
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
You can close all command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry"
Twski said:
Hey all.
I've recently upgraded from a X10 Mini Pro to a Xperia U and I decided to root it, but i tryed the Flashtool and the Bin4ry script and they dont work.
Info: ST25a - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 3.0.8+ / Build number : 6.1.1.B.1.54
Here are the logs:
FLASHTOOL
19/057/2013 21:57:55 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
19/057/2013 21:57:55 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
19/057/2013 21:57:55 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
19/057/2013 21:57:56 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
19/057/2013 21:57:57 - INFO - Connected device : ST25
19/057/2013 21:57:57 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
19/057/2013 21:57:57 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 3.0.8+ / Build number : 6.1.1.B.1.54
19/058/2013 21:58:00 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\.\devices\ST25\busybox\1.20.2\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox
19/058/2013 21:58:00 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\su to /data/local/tmp/su
19/058/2013 21:58:01 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
19/058/2013 21:58:03 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\custom\root\AdbRestore\RootMe.tar to /data/local/tmp/RootMe.tar
19/058/2013 21:58:05 - INFO - Now open your device and restore "RootMe" backup. Waiting ...
19/058/2013 21:58:05 - INFO - You have 60 seconds to follow the restore advice
19/058/2013 21:58:05 - INFO - Running adbrestoreexploit
19/058/2013 21:58:06 - INFO - Restore worked fine. Rebooting device. Please wait ...
19/058/2013 21:58:09 - INFO - Waiting for device
19/058/2013 21:58:10 - INFO - Device disconnected
19/058/2013 21:58:36 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
19/058/2013 21:58:38 - INFO - Root hack did not work.
19/058/2013 21:58:38 - INFO - Cleaning hack files
19/058/2013 21:58:38 - INFO - Rebooting device. Please wait.
19/058/2013 21:58:40 - INFO - Device disconnected
19/059/2013 21:59:06 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
In Bin4ry's script, it says after rebooting
"Going to copy files to it's place"
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
You can close all command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry"
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u need .54 and .10 kernels for ur device and flashtool
.10 kernel can only be rooted by above method, not .54
XperiaMT27 said:
u need .54 and .10 kernels for ur device and flashtool
.10 kernel can only be rooted by above method, not .54
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You mean i need a .54 kernel for flashtool? How can i get that?
Or you mean i need to change my phone kernel?
Twski said:
You mean i need a .54 kernel for flashtool? How can i get that?
Or you mean i need to change my phone kernel?
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As far as I have understood, you have to flash your device with kernel 6.1.1.B.1.10 to use the method you tried before. That method doesn't work on 6.1.1.B.1.54.
On this topic, on the first quote you can see a link to download the kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028139
Good luck
What are the risks of changing kernel? Does it void warranty? Should I go back to .54 after rooting in .10?
Also, my phone is a St25a, that kernel is for st25i. They say I must delete baseband to work, how I do that?
Thanks
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk
Just flash .10 kernel then try bin4ry and then flash .54 kernel
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
Well i flashed b10 kernel of that topic and when i turn phone on its screwed up - fonts are all black, some menus images dont appear, it laggs like hell, notification bar icons and icons dont appear and haptic feedback not working. I tryed to flash it again and the same thing. When i go to Phone Info it tell that i'm still in b54, but everything is fine on Flashtool. I flashed b54 again and its back to normal. What should i do?
Twski said:
Well i flashed b10 kernel of that topic and when i turn phone on its screwed up - fonts are all black, some menus images dont appear, it laggs like hell, notification bar icons and icons dont appear and haptic feedback not working. I tryed to flash it again and the same thing. When i go to Phone Info it tell that i'm still in b54, but everything is fine on Flashtool. I flashed b54 again and its back to normal. What should i do?
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You need to flash B54, after your phone is on B54 Stock succesfully, flash the B10 Kernel (assuming it is a FTF file) so you start your phone and it should be screwed (all black and laggy etc...) open the app menu and go to settings, developer settings, turn on debugg mode, now you should be able to successfully root your phone, after that, flash the B54 kernel, and now you should be rooted at stock B54 succesfully.
Twski said:
Hey all.
I've recently upgraded from a X10 Mini Pro to a Xperia U and I decided to root it, but i tryed the Flashtool and the Bin4ry script and they dont work.
Info: ST25a - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 3.0.8+ / Build number : 6.1.1.B.1.54
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Is your bootloader unlocked?
If yes and you are on stock firmware, you could simply flash this kernel and then flash this using cwm to root your device. This method worked for me.
Imperial_Raj said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
If yes and you are on stock firmware, you could simply flash this kernel and then flash this using cwm to root your device. This method worked for me.
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No, the bootloader isnt unlocked... any more ways?
Twski said:
No, the bootloader isnt unlocked... any more ways?
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Ok, locked bootloader. No problem! Go over to this thread, and download CWM and install as instructed on the thread. You'll have CWM and now you can download the SuperSU zip from this link and flash it using CWM for rooting your device.
Hope that'll help you
Well, it appears to require root. In install.bat it says "/system/bin/sh: su: not found" and then "Finished!" When i try to enter it in startup nothing happens...
Also it says on the thread
Requires:
Stock ICS ROM
Root
Root explorer
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Twski said:
Well, it appears to require root. In install.bat it says "/system/bin/sh: su: not found" and then "Finished!" When i try to enter it in startup nothing happens...
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Sorry, my bad Didn't quite read the post. Anyways, if you have kernel.ftf of both .10 and .54 firmwares, then you flash the kernel.ftf of .10 first, root using Bin4ry's method and then flash the kernel.ftf of .54 as mentioned earlier in the thread (Thanks to SilentScorn)
slackerzz said:
After flashing the 6.1.1.B.1.10 kernel your icons can turn black, don't worry and go on.
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SilentScorn had given this method earlier in the thread. Hopefully it'll work.
If it doesn't, consider unlocking your bootloader and then flashing a kernel that supports autoroot, like that of Munjeni.
Good luck mate.
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SilentScorn had given this method earlier in the thread. Hopefully it'll work.
If it doesn't, consider unlocking your bootloader and then flashing a kernel that supports autoroot, like that of Munjeni.
Good luck mate.
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Whops, didn't noticed SilentScorn post D:
I'll try it right now
EDIT: YEAA it worked! Thanks guys!
Twski said:
EDIT: YEAA it worked! Thanks guys!
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Glad to hear that bro!
Hey XDA Community
I had to get a replacement Sony Xperia Z Ultra recently due to a fault and have now received a new handset but i am having alot of trouble with it this time round when it comes to either flashing/rooting/unlocking
heres my previous thread i made before
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446766&highlight=unbranded
I cant for the life of me flash this new handset :S
All drivers are installed correctly, and have latest version of flashtool even updated the handset to the latest
build number 14.1.B.2.257
I keep getting the message saying error please install drivers etc etc
but the drivers are installed and correct
also i tryed to root the phone but no success as i think i read the build number i am now on cant be rooted so fair enough, i wanna flash this phone with the unbranded file in my previous thread but i seem to be stuck as i cant get the flashtool to work
is there another way
Hey hey! I got the same problem as you and guess what, it was Flashtools fault.
I installed 3 different versions and flashtool-0.9.12.1-windows worked for me!
So I recommend that you try 11, 12 and the latest being 13.
cools i did try another version but got the same crap will try other versions of flashtool
damn... same problem get the same message install drivers flash aborted
02/050/2013 02:50:24 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
02/050/2013 02:50:24 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.12.1 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
02/050/2013 02:50:28 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/050/2013 02:50:31 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
02/050/2013 02:50:32 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia Z Ultra
02/050/2013 02:50:32 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
02/050/2013 02:50:32 - INFO - Android version : 4.2.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-perf-g66807d4-02450-g9a218f1 / Build number : 14.1.B.2.257
02/050/2013 02:50:51 - INFO - Selected C6833 / 510 LTE / none
02/050/2013 02:50:51 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
02/050/2013 02:50:57 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
02/051/2013 02:51:01 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/051/2013 02:51:23 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
02/051/2013 02:51:23 - INFO - Start Flashing
02/051/2013 02:51:23 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
02/051/2013 02:51:23 - INFO - Checking header
02/051/2013 02:51:23 - INFO - Ending flash session
02/051/2013 02:51:23 - ERROR -
02/051/2013 02:51:23 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
02/051/2013 02:51:23 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
02/051/2013 02:51:23 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
i have attempted many times over the last few hours with usb debugging enabled and disabled
encryptioncsta said:
damn... same problem get the same message install drivers flash aborted
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And you're 100% sure that you installed the drivers from the folder? So when you connect the phone there aren't any triangles in device manager? I had loads of trouble installing drivers and then realized I had to turn off driver signature check on Windows 8.
When I installed drivers I could flash with version 12. I really just recommend you to uninstall and reinstall. I reinstalled a couple times.
Makes me wonder why.
i just updated to windows 8.1 how do i turn off signature check?
i managed to get it turned off now and drivers are installed now but still get the same message
02/051/2013 02:51:23 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
02/051/2013 02:51:23 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
02/051/2013 02:51:23 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
Reinstall Flashtool. Reinstall between 12 and 13 a couple times.
Thats what I did.
got it all working now
thanks alot bud your a star
encryptioncsta said:
got it all working now
thanks alot bud your a star
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how did you get it to work?, i had a similar problem
trellva25 said:
how did you get it to work?, i had a similar problem
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I disabled driver signature verification (by googling 'disable driver signature windows 8.1'), then re-installed the drivers (Flashtool-drivers-1.5-20140318.exe in my case, but you should try with the latest ones!), then it worked.
bcdedit is your friend. See this: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff553484(v=vs.85).aspx
Gesendet von meinem Xperia Z Ultra
you can find the driver in local disk C or program file where you have install flashtool, you can find file driver, and then you open flashtool-driver.exe, just follow prosedure (click next) choose your type driver and finish it until the end.
after that you just flash the phone as usual.
Hey guys!!
I had a Xperia X8 with a custom ROM. Yesterday I bought a Xperia U!
It is of the Tim , the Mobile Company ( there are so many useless apps!! ) . Now, I'd like to mod my Xperia U.
I know that there are 150.000.000 threads about this, I read them, but I'm never secure and I prefer to have some info updated, excuse me!!
So, I'd like to know if I can do some things, and yes, how to!
General info of my phone :
Number model : ST25i
Android : 2.3.7
Basement (?) ( I'm not english, I think this is the correct word! ) : u8500-49020604-R1G_EC14
Kernel : 2.6.35.7+ [email protected] #1
Build : 6.0.B.3.184
Today, I'm going to update my phone with PC Companion.
Then, I'd like to root my phone.
After, I'd like to do a FULL WIPE, so I can have a clean phone ( I think I need CWM Recovery )
I'd like also put a Custom ROM and after, unlock the bootloader ( it isn't risky on XU, right? ) and put a custom kernel.
Thanks in advice guys!!
P.S If I can these things, I must follow a specific order?
Welcome to the forum of devices of novathor which means cm based roms are bound to have bugs. Usually just follow the OP you will be fine. Remember. Whatever you do here, DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. DEVELOPERS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKED DEVICES. Enough shouting there sorry just wanted to make my point so yeah. Upgrade to ics and just search around how to root your build of ics.
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Welcome to the forum of devices of novathor which means cm based roms are bound to have bugs. Usually just follow the OP you will be fine. Remember. Whatever you do here, DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. DEVELOPERS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKED DEVICES. Enough shouting there sorry just wanted to make my point so yeah. Upgrade to ics and just search around how to root your build of ics.
Sent from my HONAMI THEMED Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 2
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Hey thanks for reply.
I updated to android 4.0.4, everything ok
Now I'm trying to flash a firmware without brand with flashtool, but I can't!! It says always that I need to install drivers..
But I already installed them!! I have also rebooted the PC. But flashtool doesn't recognize the drivers.. I don't know what to do!!
Do you have pc companion? My win 7 pc is fully configured to flash without qny problems but i have problems with my win xp pc.....I am still working out on how to solve the problem.
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Slender_ said:
Hey thanks for reply.
I updated to android 4.0.4, everything ok
Now I'm trying to flash a firmware without brand with flashtool, but I can't!! It says always that I need to install drivers..
But I already installed them!! I have also rebooted the PC. But flashtool doesn't recognize the drivers.. I don't know what to do!!
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Which flashtool you have?
If you flashed with PCC driver must be already installed and functional.
So, this is what I did :
I downloaded PC Companion, then I connected my phone ; the program asked me first to reboot my phone while it was connected to PC. Ok I rebooted it bla bla bla.. the PC found the phone. After I selected SupportZone for the update. I booted the phone in flash mode and everything ok. Now I'm on Android 4.0.4.
But now I want the official firmware, without the brand. So I must have Flashtool ( I have version 0.9.13.0 ) , anyway I have Windows Ice XP v6 Service Pack 3.
Inside the flashtool folder there is a "drivers" folder, with an .exe . I started it and I selected the drivers of Xperia P , U , Sole and Fastboot and flashmode drivers. At the end, this popup :
Code:
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So.. ok ok and ..
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Everything seems ok. After I rebooted the PC. Then I putted the ".ftf" on the firmwares folder. Then I started Flashtool, clicked on the bolt, "flashmode" , selected the firmware and then "Flash". Ok, it said "Preparing files for flashing".
When the instructions appears, I boot my phone on flashmode, everything seems ok but...
21/033/2013 12:33:51 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
21/033/2013 12:33:51 - INFO - Start Flashing
21/033/2013 12:33:51 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
21/033/2013 12:33:51 - INFO - Checking header
21/033/2013 12:33:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
21/033/2013 12:33:51 - ERROR -
21/033/2013 12:33:51 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
21/033/2013 12:33:51 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
21/033/2013 12:33:51 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
WTF?? Anyway I noticed that, under right, popup a message with " new hardware found " and after a bit it says " error during the installation of hardware". If I click on it, nothing appears.
And, if I click ( on flashtool ) on Devices and then Check Drivers..
21/036/2013 12:36:26 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
21/036/2013 12:36:26 - INFO - - none
21/036/2013 12:36:27 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
21/036/2013 12:36:27 - INFO - - none
What can I do guys..? please help me!! :crying::crying: