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Do we need to unlock bootloader before we flash 4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware in a arc S? Can anyone show me the step by step on flashing Arc S with 4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware?

No you dont, and ill provide you the necessary steps...
Download the .58firmware.ftf file (it would be called something else im just saying what it is) > Download Flashtool 0.6.0 or latest > Place the firmware.ftf into the firmwares folder in the Flashtool directory > Open flashtool and click on lightning symbol > select flashmode > then choose the firmware that you want to flash and then click "ok" > a set of instructions will come up > Profit ???

MrModMan said:
No you dont, and ill provide you the necessary steps...
Download the .58firmware.ftf file (it would be called something else im just saying what it is) > Download Flashtool 0.6.0 or latest > Place the firmware.ftf into the firmwares folder in the Flashtool directory > Open flashtool and click on lightning symbol > select flashmode > then choose the firmware that you want to flash and then click "ok" > a set of instructions will come up > Profit ???
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You have any guide link together with picture or video? I need it very much. I m new in flashing. Thank you:laugh:

What is the important step must be taken before start flashing ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74&feature=youtube_gdata_player. Watch this video it might help
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check this out it's a super thread....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
hit thanks if i helped...

[Tutorial][ION] Flashing Firmware and Rooting (Updated 15/11/2012)

[FONT=Albany, Arial]Flashing latest firmware (upgrading & updating) and rooting[/FONT]
For Sony Xperia ION LT28 Series – Locked and Unlocked Boot loaders.
THIS TUTORIAL IS IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR ROOTING ICS 6.1.E.3.7 LT28i and LT28h FIRMWARES.
To root these firmwares:
1. Follow Spectre's thread for Pre-rooted firmwares
OR
2. My thread for flashing stock kernel with root. (unlocked boot loaders only)
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This guide is for everyone who wishes to flash the latest ION firmware and then proceed on to root it.
Though this guide is for Xperia ION, but I suppose, this is quite universal and applicable to all Xperia Phones.
Read carefully and understand clearly the process before starting the actual process of flashing. When in doubt, ask your queries in this forum and wait for it to get answered.
The Xperia ION Lt28 exists in 4 variants.
AT&T version with LTE. ( Lt28at )
Rogers Version with LTE. ( Lt28rogers )
International Version with LTE. ( Lt28i )
Version without LTE. ( Lt28h )
Getting Ready
There a a few very essential things that need to be sorted out before you could flash a firmware. I am listing them below.
Connecting the phone to the PC and making it recognize the phone.
(Windows only):
When you connect the phone to the PC for the first time, the phone will prompt you to install the PC Companion S/w on your pc. Go ahead and Install it. In addition to this, essential drivers required for connectivity will also be installed. In windows , both MTP and MSC modes of connectivity work. MTP mode allows access to both Internal and External SD card. MSC mode will allow access of only the External SD card.
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(Linux Only):
It is a little tricky in the case of linux to achieve connectivity. The following are the steps you need to follow:
1. Open Command Window, “ terminal” in case of Gnome base Linux and “konsole” in the case of KDE based Linux. It should be easily accessable through menu.
2. Inside the Command Window type “ sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules” if you are using Gnome or “sudo kwrite /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules” for KDE.
3. Add the below lines into the file and save it.
#Sony Ericsson
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="0fce", MODE="0666"
4. Execute the following command from command window:
chmod a+r /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules
5. Restart Linux now.
6. Connect the phone to the PC, open Command Window and type “ lsusb” without the quotes and press Enter. You should see an output, and you should see a line with the following:
ID 0fce:6177 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
7. If you don't see it, then you have made a mistake in the previous steps. Retrace the steps again to see that they are correct.
8. Open the phone, go to settings and select Xperia Settings and then select connectivity. Select USB Connection mode as “ Mass Storage Mode (MSC)”. The MTP mode does not work in linux. The support is not yet available.
9. Now when you connect the phone to the Pc it will mount the external_sd card automatically.
The above steps just ensures that the Phone is recognized by the PC and
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Download and Install flashtool and Drivers:
Download flashtool:
Link1 ( http://androxyde.github.com/)
Link 2 Linux ( http://www.sendspace.com/file/0pz8ru)
Link3 Windows ( http://www.mediafire.com/?9d64a4twrqd3w7y)
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Install Drivers:
( Windows Only) After installing Flashtool, navigate into the flashtool folder and go into drivers folder. Double click on the Flashtool-drivers.exe to install the drivers. Restart the computer. This step is not required for Linux Users.
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Download and Install Android Sdk. (Not Mandatory)
Downloading Android Sdk:
Android Sdk can be downloaded from here. ( http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html)
Click on the “SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS” to check that you sysytem meets the minimum requirement.
The downloads are under “SDK Tools Only” section.
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Setting up Android Sdk:
( Windows Only) Installing in Windows is as simple as clicking in the downloaded exe. After installing, start the Sdk Manager. In windows it can be accessed from the start menu. Select Tools Checkbox and then Install Button. Wait for the installation to complete.
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Set up the PATH environment variable to access adb:
( Windows 7)
Select Computer from the Start menu
Choose System Properties from the context menu
Click Advanced system settings > Advanced tab
Click on Environment Variables, under System Variables, find PATH, and click on it.
At the end add the path to android-sdk tools and platform-tools folder.
(Windows XP)
Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Advanced
Click on Environment Variables, under System Variables, find PATH, and click on it.
At the end add the path to android-sdk tools and platform-tools folder.
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Setting up Android Sdk:
(Linux Only)
Right click on the downloaded .tgz file and extract it. Probably, it will create a folder “android-sdk-linux”. Copy the folder to root of your home. Open the file manager and navigate to the android-sdk-linux/tools folder and click on android script to execute it.
It will start the Android Sdk Manager. Select Tools Checkbox and then Install Button. Wait for the installation to complete.
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Set up the PATH environment variable to access adb:
(Linux Only)
Now to set up the PATH environment variable to access adb. For this you need to edit the .bashrc file to setup the path so that adb can be accessed by just typing the command.
Open the command window and type “gedit ~/.bashrc” or “kwrite ~/.bashrc” and add the following lines and save it.
export PATH=${PATH}:~/android-sdk-linux/tools
export PATH=${PATH}:~/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools
Restart the PC.
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Proceed to POST#2 for FLASHING Steps.

Flashing and Rooting ICS on any Xperia ION
Flashing Firmware:
Now comes the easiest part.
So if you have completed the steps from post#1, then you are ready to flash the firmwares. It does not matter if your ION is on Gingerbread or Ice Cream Sandwich, the process of flashing remains the same. Flashing firmwares does not require Bootloader's to be Unlocked.
First and foremost you need to downlod the latest firmware for your Phone. So you head over to this site.
Firmware Links ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752345 )
After downloading the firmware, follow the Screen shot attachments with the steps below:
1. Start flashtool and click the lightening icon.
2 .Select Flash Mode.
3 .Select firmware to flash.
4. Click OK to start flash.
5. When the screen 5 pop's up, power down the phone. Press power + volume down button simultaneously. If the green led lights up, then the phone is in flash mode.
Flashtool will start flashing automatically. Once it is done flashing, it will show a message that the phone is disconnected.
Now detach the usb cable from the phone and press the power button to start the phone.
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Proceed to POST#3 for ROOTING Steps

Rooting:
FOR LOCKED BOOT LOADERS
As per the developer of this method, it works only on ICS and JB.
To root the phone, first you need to download the rooting kit from here.
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31545627#post31545627 )
At the time of writing, the latest version available is Version 15. ( http://ul.to/h44f6vni )
This is known to work well with Ion.
Also there is Version 13 which works well for me. ( http://www.mediafire.com/?1q4nt6b63ooaf1s )
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This method of rooting requires the Backup & Restore utility to be installed on the phone. If it is not available by default, on your phone, download it from here. ( https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByrrmqPijqISWElSQjV1aWVkMVk/edit?pli=1 ) and install it as a normal app.
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Now on the phone, got to settings/developer options for ICS and enable USB debugging. Without this your phone will not be recognized by adb and you won't be able to root your phone.
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Unzip the downloaded rooting kit to the place of your choice.
(Windows only) Connect the phone to the pc. Now navigate to the folder which contains the unzipped contents of the rooting kit. Click on the RunMe.bat. Now follow the instructions.
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(Linux Only) I don't know if the Linux script in the latest version works or not. But it works in the the Version 13, which i have attached to this post. Open the terminal window and navigate to the folder where you have unzipped the rooting kit. Now type the following command and follow the instructions.
chmod +x runme.sh
sudo ./runme.sh
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FOR UNLOCKED BOOT LOADERDS
Flash the stock kernel with Root + Cwm + Init.d support.
Download this kernel.elf and flash it using flashtool.
The Download links and Instructions are on the OP of THIS post.
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LINKS
Here is Captainkrtek's ADB GUIDE
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very well put together guide. thx

now need root instructions for ICS

vladvertigo said:
now need root instructions for ICS
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Rooting method of Xperia S works on our phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992

This should go in a sticky as installing ice with LTE too many threads and right now.
Sent from my LT28at using xda premium

Updated Post 2 with rooting method for ICS.

I used this to root before you posted it but it slowed ICS down to point out was almost unusable. Any thoughts on why? Did I screw something up maybe?
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Recon Freak said:
I used this to root before you posted it but it slowed ICS down to point out was almost unusable. Any thoughts on why? Did I screw something up maybe?
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium
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I followed the above instructions as it is. I had pre-rooted gingerbread.
ICS is pretty fast, not as fast as Gb, but no lags either.
May be some problem with the ICS Rom zip. Try downloading it again. None have reported this problem.

I'm running it now and it flies. But as soon as I root it happens. I tried it twice from stock ATT and generic .111.
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Am I reading wrong? But I currently have ICS. So do I need to like re flash gingerbread then go back to ICS?
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion

wolf0491 said:
Am I reading wrong? But I currently have ICS. So do I need to like re flash gingerbread then go back to ICS?
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion
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I think You will need to. Both the batch files need to be executed, to be able to get root.

ganeshbiyer said:
I think You will need to. Both the batch files need to be executed, to be able to get root.
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That's just annoying haha. I'll wait
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion

So I want to make sure I have this straight!
I have a stock ATT Ion 2.3.7
3. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
4. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
5. Run Step 1.bat
6. Install Ice Cream Sandwich without wiping anything.
(wipe data, wipe cache and wipe apps log are not selected).
Once flashing is done, start the phone manually. It does not reboot automatically.
7. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
8. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
9. Run step 2.bat
And this will give me ROOTED ICS 4.0.4 with locked bootloader?
Then what do I flash to get my LTE radio back? Just the Stock ATT baseband?
Sorry for the noobish question, my Ion is less than a week old and I havent picked insurance through best buy yet so I don't want to brick before I insure it

vpllover said:
So I want to make sure I have this straight!
I have a stock ATT Ion 2.3.7
3. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
4. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
5. Run Step 1.bat
6. Install Ice Cream Sandwich without wiping anything.
(wipe data, wipe cache and wipe apps log are not selected).
Once flashing is done, start the phone manually. It does not reboot automatically.
7. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
8. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
9. Run step 2.bat
And this will give me ROOTED ICS 4.0.4 with locked bootloader?
Then what do I flash to get my LTE radio back? Just the Stock ATT baseband?
Sorry for the noobish question, my Ion is less than a week old and I havent picked insurance through best buy yet so I don't want to brick before I insure it
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Download the stock GB AT&T, when flash de-select all wipes. Checked everything esle below that Except baseband.
Sent from my LT28h using Tapatalk 2

Thanks for the guide. I had to do it solo, You might want to add in to guide for the noobs how to get into flash mode.

Where is the att ftf files located? Just in case something goes wrong
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erichall82 said:
Where is the att ftf files located? Just in case something goes wrong
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Firmwares are stickied at the top of the ion General forum.

ganeshbiyer said:
Rooting method of Xperia S works on our phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
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FYI - this does have CWM in it, but because it was designed for the Xperia S it doesn't work completely. If someone would be so kind to redesign the CWM in that file for us that would be awesome!

help with rooting my xperia LT15i

okay guys i must say I'm very confused with this rooting thing i have search all over the forum and also in the you tube ..i got nothing
so far...
current OS Android 4.0.4 Build number 4.1.B.0.587
1 . i unlocked my boot loader (some sites says it allows you to put custom firmwares) used tool (fast boot)
Q1 - > can i update phone software ( can i receive official software updates)
2 . can i root my device?this build number is confusing me 4.1.B.0.587
i want step by step instructions to root my device ..what are the tools to be use.??
i already install adb drivers on my pc..
thanks in advance

I was having the same problem with my device initially, but I was able to get rid of it. The problem you are having has to do your firmware kernel, you'll need to downgrade it before you begin the rooting process, I can provide you with step by step if you can exercise some patients
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---------- Post added at 10:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:57 AM ----------
ROOT YOUR ARC LT15i WITH THESE METHOD
[ 4.1.B.0.587 ] How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone [ Arc / Arc S & Ray]
Rooting your mobile may void the warranty and you are doing it at your own risk. Sony would be in no way responsible for any damage
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debuggingSettings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode================================================== ================================================== ======================================
You should have
Flashtool
------Downloads------
1 ) Arc and Arc S - Kernel
4shared.com
Ray - Kernel
4shared.com
All other users - Kernel or even try the kernels for Arc S and Ray
2) Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and Put the kernel3) Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)Select flashmode > okSetup should be like this > select OKFollow the steps connect your mobile and flash.Flashtool may show error after flashing kernel, no worries. Even your build number, android version won't change. Everything would remain same. So please don't go to phone settings to check anything4) After flashing restart your device, It may not start completely, may remain at Sony logo or blank/black.Whatever the status is, just restart your device and proceed with the rooting--->( Make sure you close flashtool before running the rooting toolkit )Now connect your mobile to PC and Root Your PhoneIf you face problem in downloading the toolkit then here it is
[ READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY! ]
This script will:__________1.root ur device using "andorid emulator" trick2.install Busybox (1.18.4)3.install SU files (ICS specific)4.do some checks for free space, tmp directory (will remove Google Maps if required)Before u begin:___________1.make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device2.enable "USB DEBUGGING" - from (Menu\Settings\Developer Options\Development)3.enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" - from (Menu\Settings\Security)4.[OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes5.connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC6.skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
[ WARNING ]make sure that no other adb server is running in background (e.g.: Flashtool, PCC, SEUS) and disable any antivirus[ How to install? ]1.extract ALL the files in the zip2.now just double click on "runme.bat"3.sit back read the on screen instructions4.the device will reboot a couple of times5.when the script finishes it will say "ALL DONE"5) Download 4.1.B.0.587 Kernels here (Links Below Arc S. 587 - Kernel
4shared.com
Arc. 587 - Kernel
4shared.com
Ray. 587 - Kernel
link 4shared
Now flash the kernel ( same procedure as step 2 and 3 above )Your mobile is now rooted (See if any Superuser app has been installed on your phone ) and back to lifeIf it's successfullCredits goes to Androxyde, Bin4ry, Doomlord
Pls if you have any issue along the line, always come back to this thread and check. This is how i got my arc rooted. pls serch for the respective software and download as am not allowed to post a link here
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istore221 said:
i have search all over the forum and also in the you tube ..i got nothing
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99% of People who claim to have searched usually haven't, especially when it's about something that's been answered 20+ times in this last month alone.
root arc ics
how to root arc ics xda
There's even four threads at the time of writing this in the General section that cover it.

You are very correct, I think what they really want is a perfect way of doing if. How can someone says he/she can't find anything on google and YouTube? Typing "android root" alone on google will give you thousands results
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gaslaw said:
You are very correct, I think what they really want is a perfect way of doing if. How can someone says he/she can't find anything on google and YouTube? Typing "android root" alone on google will give you thousands results
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Hi guys..finally i successfully root my device thanks to this post..thank you XDA :laugh:

ROOT - Sony Xperia S - 6.1.A.2.55 - Locked BL

Hi xda developers and users!
ROOT - Sony Xperia S - 6.1.A.2.55 - LOCKED BOOTLADER
To root this mobile phone you need:
- Flashtool // http://xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/TOOLS/Flashtool
- LT26i_6.0.A.3.75_Generic NL.ftf // http://xdafileserver.nl/index.php? dir=Sony+%28Ericsson%29%2FSE+Xperia+S+%28LT26i%29%2FSTOCK+ROMS%2FGB
- Root tool from Bin4ry // http://uploaded.net/file/0fpyh5c5
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1. download this three things
2. install flashtool
3. unzip the stock rom firmware and copy the .ftf file to your flashtool directory with the firmwares (standard: C:\Flashtool\firmwares)
4. plug in your phone to the computer and the phone and make sure usb debugging is on
5. open up flashtool and click on the lightning icon and chose flashmode
6. chose the firmware 6.0.A.3.75 and let all the settings by wipe,exclude and misc the same [WARNING IT WILL DELETE ALL YOUR PHONE DATA SO IF YOU HAVE SOME THING IMPORTANT THERE BACKUP IT ON THE PC]
7. follow the flashtool instructions(note: instead of pressing the "back button" you must press and hold the "volume down button")
8. after this you have gingerbread on your mobile phone then let your xperia s turned on and wait till a update information appears to 6.1.A.0.452
9. after the update pllug in your phone again and unzip the root tool then open up RunME.bat
10. chose normal mode and wait till it asks you to restore your data
11. to do this you have to go to the app backup & resore app
12. chose rootme and restore it
13. then wait till the root this said that the rooting is done
14. now unplug your phone turn it on and download a root checker to proof your root access

Don't post it here if you didn't create it.
Sent from my Xperia Acro S using Tapatalk 2

dominik07 said:
Hi xda developers and users!
ROOT - Sony Xperia S - 6.1.A.2.55 - LOCKED BOOTLADER
To root this mobile phone you need:
- Flashtool // http://xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/TOOLS/Flashtool
- LT26i_6.0.A.3.75_Generic NL.ftf // http://xdafileserver.nl/index.php? dir=Sony+%28Ericsson%29%2FSE+Xperia+S+%28LT26i%29%2FSTOCK+ROMS%2FGB
- Root tool from Bin4ry // http://uploaded.net/file/0fpyh5c5
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1. download this three things
2. install flashtool
3. unzip the stock rom firmware and copy the .ftf file to your flashtool directory with the firmwares (standard: C:\Flashtool\firmwares)
4. plug in your phone to the computer and the phone and make sure usb debugging is on
5. open up flashtool and click on the lightning icon and chose flashmode
6. chose the firmware 6.0.A.3.75 and let all the settings by wipe,exclude and misc the same [WARNING IT WILL DELETE ALL YOUR PHONE DATA SO IF YOU HAVE SOME THING IMPORTANT THERE BACKUP IT ON THE PC]
7. follow the flashtool instructions(note: instead of pressing the "back button" you must press and hold the "volume down button")
8. after this you have gingerbread on your mobile phone then let your xperia s turned on and wait till a update information appears to 6.1.A.0.452
9. after the update pllug in your phone again and unzip the root tool then open up RunME.bat
10. chose normal mode and wait till it asks you to restore your data
11. to do this you have to go to the app backup & resore app
12. chose rootme and restore it
13. then wait till the root this said that the rooting is done
14. now unplug your phone turn it on and download a root checker to proof your root access
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So at what point exactly do you install 6.1.A.2.55? All I see is that you end up with 0.452 and you can easily find several rooted versions of that.

You noobs do you even read the forum rules and other post before posting?? idiots.

auni said:
You noobs do you even read the forum rules and other post before posting?? idiots.
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You could be nicer to/go easier on a noob. Not everybody was born knowing everything
His thread will be moved with or without your unkind remarks.

8. after this you have gingerbread on your mobile phone then let your xperia s turned on and wait till a update information appears to 6.1.A.0.452
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It appears the update now 6.1.A.2.55 but it is not possible to root it?

Build Version: 6.1.A.2.55
Phone: Xperia SL
Question:
Can I use Xperia S process to root and unlock my Xperia SL?

iTTi said:
Build Version: 6.1.A.2.55
Phone: Xperia SL
Question:
Can I use Xperia S process to root and unlock my Xperia SL?
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You can use Xperia S methods but you better use this thread for Xperia SL: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2245327
[Index] Xperia SL
Because the method posted in this thread is not actually a rooting method for 2.55 firmware.
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.307 already out in taiwan?

http://www.5i01.cn/topicdetail.php?f=569&t=3392035&p=1
Can any one confirm if the .307 is already out? No one shared the file? Available for c6503 too?

finoqq84 said:
http://www.5i01.cn/topicdetail.php?f=569&t=3392035&p=1
Can any one confirm if the .307 is already out? No one shared the file? Available for c6503 too?
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http://translate.google.nl/translat...w.5i01.cn/topicdetail.php?f=569&t=3392035&p=1

DoubleYouPee said:
http://translate.google.nl/translat...w.5i01.cn/topicdetail.php?f=569&t=3392035&p=1
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From what I see there in the picture is the same build date and hour like 253??so I think is a fake
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nutzuTo said:
From what I see there in the picture is the same build date and hour like 253??so I think is a fake
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you're good

The answer is yes
I'm from Taiwan.
The answer is "yes".
I have updated my ZL(C6502) to 307.
But there wasn't 253 upgrade before 307.
so the latest version change is just 434→307 from getting my ZL.
(Sorry for my poor English)

AKo Kuan said:
I'm from Taiwan.
The answer is "yes".
I have updated my ZL(C6502) to 307.
But there wasn't 253 upgrade before 307.
so the latest version change is just 434→307 from getting my ZL.
(Sorry for my poor English)
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I do confirm. .307 is available for C6502 series. (TW customization)

Androxyde said:
I do confirm. .307 is available for C6502 series. (TW customization)
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Probably because they skip the 253 so 307 is 253
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AKo Kuan said:
I'm from Taiwan.
The answer is "yes".
I have updated my ZL(C6502) to 307.
But there wasn't 253 upgrade before 307.
so the latest version change is just 434→307 from getting my ZL.
(Sorry for my poor English)
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Finally we got someone who had the update, can you please help us to share the ftf file?
Below are the steps;
Stage 1 = Installation
Stage 2 = Getting files to create an FTF
Stage 3 = Creating FTF
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO AVOID DATA LOSS
Tools required:
1. Flashtool . Latest version can be found here
2. Sony Update Service Direct link to download is here
3. JRE may be required if Sony Update Service doesn't install it for you, can be found here
4. LOCKED BOOTLOADER is required otherwise sony update service will reject your phone.
Currently there is no way to relock bootloader, if you are unlocked you will need to wait till we have a relock procedure
Stage 1 - Installation
Step 1. Install Flashtool using the installer file downloaded above, this should normally install in C:\Flashtool
Step 2. Install Sony Update Service, IT is better if you install it to the directory C:\Sony Update Service\
when it asks you where to install, This will make things easier and quicker when creating the FTF. and this is what i will refer to in this guide
*Step 3. Install JRE ONLY if Sony Update Service fails to install it or it does not run.
Stage 2 - Getting files to create an FTF
Step 1. Load up Sony Update Service, will ask you to accept license whenever you run it with some tips before you start, CLICK START
Step 2. Next it will ask you to connect your phone, Switch off your phone, Keep hold of volume down and plug your usb into the phone. Your phone LED will briefly flash Red then Green
Step 3. SUS will tell you, you are already up to date, Tick the box and Click install
Step 4. SUS will ask you to confirm data removal, and inform you all DATA will be lost, CLICK YES
NOTE: You will not lose your data if you click yes and then follow the rest of the instructions,
Step 5. SUS will start to download the official firmware for your device, it will not install anything to your device till it has finished downloading all the firmware,
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP AN EYE ON IT AS SOON AS IT HITS 100%, PULL YOUR USB OUT OF YOUR PC ASAP, RAPID, QUICK, FAST WHATEVER OTHERWISE YOU WILL END UP FLASHING FACTORY FIRMWARE AND LOSE DATA
If you pull it out before 100% the download will stop and you will have to follow steps 1 to 5 again, it will resume from where it left off.
At this point i pulled my USB OUT STRAIGHT AWAY ! BEFORE IT TRIED FLASHING MY PHONE
Your Download will be saved in your C Drive > Sony Update Service > DB > some numbers (mine was 13740270) > blob_fs
But at this point it is not in FTF and will need decrypting
Stage 3 - CREATING YOUR FTF
Step 1. Load up flash tool. Once it has opened, click Tools on the menu bar at the top THEN SUES/DECRYPT
Step 2. Click Browse and select your blob_fs folder we discussed above C: > Sony Update Service > DB> ####some number#### > blob_fs
This will show you 4 files, not sure if some might show more or less, but generally 4 on the left in Available files
Step 3. Click on each file then the arrow to send it to files to convert then click convert, Note if it is not doing anything be patient, Decrypting can take several minutes and it will not update you until each file is fully decrypted.
Step 4. Once it has decrypted, it will automatically bring up the Bundler. Give your FTF a name, Version and Branding, see how i named mine.
Move across everything EXCEPT LOADER.SIN from the folder list on the left to the firmware content on the right using the arrows.
If you include loader.sin then you get an error when flashing with flashtool and flashing aborts! this is why i have requested you do not move/include it
Step 5. Click create, a little box will pop up with devices, just double click on C660X SONY Xperia Z or press ENTER
Step 6. Flash tool will then create your FTF, It will automatically save it in C:\Flashtool\Firmwares and also whenever you load flashtool and flash in flashmode it will show you the one you created.
Thanks to xl VipeR lx
Or please refer this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129 for visual aid.
EDIT POST : New steps of creating FTF file by xl VipeR lx

butatx said:
Finally we got someone who had the update, can you please help us to share the ftf file?
Below are the steps;
1) Download the sony update service (SUS) from: http://www.sonymobile.com/in/tools/update-service/
2) Flash your phone with the latest software available using SUS. [You'll need this step to get the temporary files required to create the ftf]
3) Go to:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs
********[ Replace 'Program Files (x86)' with 'Program Files' in case of a 32 bit computer]********
4) create a folder "Source_files" in C:\
5) You'll find 3 larger files with filenames like "file_#########".One large file (~400MB) and 2 smaller files (~14MB and ~64KB) .Copy those 3
files to "C:\Source_files"
********[Ignore the files with filename like "ICON_#####...."]********
6) Download and install the latest flashtool from here: http://androxyde.github.com/
5) Run FlashTool
6) Click Advanced > Decrypt Files
7)Select source folder : "C:\Source_files"
8) From Files, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move the 3 files to "Files to convert"
9) Click OK
10) Wait till it finishes...
11) From Folder list, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move all files to Firmware content.
12) If it is ICS, tick the Disable Final Verification Check
13) On Device write the model [ex. Xperia U (ST25i)], on Version write the firmware version (Ex. 6.1.1.B.1.10) , on Branding write the local
(Ex.Indian or Italian etc.)
14) Click OK
16) Wait till the process finishes...
********[You'll get "Finished bundle creation" message on the log]********
17) When it finishes the .ftf file can be found on "C:\Flashtool\firmwares"
********************* FOR THOSE WHO HAVE USED PCC (PC COMPANION) TO UPDATE THEIR PHONE********************************
For PCC you need to go to
C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs IN STEP 3 And then follow the rest of the guide from STEP 4
Thanks to Deadmask (howthread.php?t=2075736)
Or please refer this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129 by xl Viper lx
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you better make a thread for this tutorial, maybe someone can read and share their FTF file.
btw good tutorial :highfive:

butatx said:
Finally we got someone who had the update, can you please help us to share the ftf file?
Below are the steps;
Stage 1 = Installation
Stage 2 = Getting files to create an FTF
Stage 3 = Creating FTF
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO AVOID DATA LOSS
Tools required:
1. Flashtool . Latest version can be found here
2. Sony Update Service Direct link to download is here
3. JRE may be required if Sony Update Service doesn't install it for you, can be found here
4. LOCKED BOOTLOADER is required otherwise sony update service will reject your phone.
Currently there is no way to relock bootloader, if you are unlocked you will need to wait till we have a relock procedure
Stage 1 - Installation
Step 1. Install Flashtool using the installer file downloaded above, this should normally install in C:\Flashtool
Step 2. Install Sony Update Service, IT is better if you install it to the directory C:\Sony Update Service\
when it asks you where to install, This will make things easier and quicker when creating the FTF. and this is what i will refer to in this guide
*Step 3. Install JRE ONLY if Sony Update Service fails to install it or it does not run.
Stage 2 - Getting files to create an FTF
Step 1. Load up Sony Update Service, will ask you to accept license whenever you run it with some tips before you start, CLICK START
Step 2. Next it will ask you to connect your phone, Switch off your phone, Keep hold of volume down and plug your usb into the phone. Your phone LED will briefly flash Red then Green
Step 3. SUS will tell you, you are already up to date, Tick the box and Click install
Step 4. SUS will ask you to confirm data removal, and inform you all DATA will be lost, CLICK YES
NOTE: You will not lose your data if you click yes and then follow the rest of the instructions,
Step 5. SUS will start to download the official firmware for your device, it will not install anything to your device till it has finished downloading all the firmware,
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP AN EYE ON IT AS SOON AS IT HITS 100%, PULL YOUR USB OUT OF YOUR PC ASAP, RAPID, QUICK, FAST WHATEVER OTHERWISE YOU WILL END UP FLASHING FACTORY FIRMWARE AND LOSE DATA
If you pull it out before 100% the download will stop and you will have to follow steps 1 to 5 again, it will resume from where it left off.
At this point i pulled my USB OUT STRAIGHT AWAY ! BEFORE IT TRIED FLASHING MY PHONE
Your Download will be saved in your C Drive > Sony Update Service > DB > some numbers (mine was 13740270) > blob_fs
But at this point it is not in FTF and will need decrypting
Stage 3 - CREATING YOUR FTF
Step 1. Load up flash tool. Once it has opened, click Tools on the menu bar at the top THEN SUES/DECRYPT
Step 2. Click Browse and select your blob_fs folder we discussed above C: > Sony Update Service > DB> ####some number#### > blob_fs
This will show you 4 files, not sure if some might show more or less, but generally 4 on the left in Available files
Step 3. Click on each file then the arrow to send it to files to convert then click convert, Note if it is not doing anything be patient, Decrypting can take several minutes and it will not update you until each file is fully decrypted.
Step 4. Once it has decrypted, it will automatically bring up the Bundler. Give your FTF a name, Version and Branding, see how i named mine.
Move across everything EXCEPT LOADER.SIN from the folder list on the left to the firmware content on the right using the arrows.
If you include loader.sin then you get an error when flashing with flashtool and flashing aborts! this is why i have requested you do not move/include it
Step 5. Click create, a little box will pop up with devices, just double click on C660X SONY Xperia Z or press ENTER
Step 6. Flash tool will then create your FTF, It will automatically save it in C:\Flashtool\Firmwares and also whenever you load flashtool and flash in flashmode it will show you the one you created.
Thanks to xl VipeR lx
Or please refer this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129 for visual aid.
EDIT POST : New steps of creating FTF file by xl VipeR lx
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Deeply appreciate your detailed guidance. :good:
But i'm just a primer android user.
Not much understanding about above procedures.
(Actually don't want to lose the warranty so soon and afraid of my only cellphone die in my hand)
So i will search for someone more professional (in our local forum) to do these things.
Still a possibility that no one wants to help......i'll try
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AKo Kuan said:
Deeply appreciate your detailed guidance. :good:
But i'm just a primer android user.
Not much understanding about above procedures.
(Actually don't want to lose the warranty so soon and afraid of my only cellphone die in my hand)
So i will search for someone more professional (in our local forum) to do these things.
Still a possibility that no one wants to help......i'll try
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Just found a FTF link in forum Mobile01
But can't post the link because I'm beginner of xda....:crying:
If u need please send private messages to me. (can I type link in messages?)

Just found a FTF link in forum Mobile01
But can't post the link because I'm beginner of xda....:crying:
If u need please send private messages to me. (can I type link in messages?)
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You got pm, you can share the link with me in PM and i'll share it here.
Thanks in advance :good:
UPDATE : I found the link already, here http://depositfiles.com/files/pjyn86y0z, thanks for the hint

butatx said:
You got pm, you can share the link with me in PM and i'll share it here.
Thanks in advance :good:
UPDATE : I found the link already, here http://depositfiles.com/files/pjyn86y0z, thanks for the hint
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I try to download from the link about 10 times
but all failed

paullu said:
I try to download from the link about 10 times
but all failed
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I'm downloading, currently at 6%, my internet speed is very slow average 50kb/s
Actually i has to use OpenDNS server address, depositfile has been block in my country
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paullu said:
I try to download from the link about 10 times
but all failed
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I'm downloading, currently at 6%, my internet speed is very slow average 50kb/s
Actually i has to use OpenDNS server address, depositfile has been blocked in my country

butatx said:
You got pm, you can share the link with me in PM and i'll share it here.
Thanks in advance :good:
UPDATE : I found the link already, here http://depositfiles.com/files/pjyn86y0z, thanks for the hint
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Ok guys I have uploaded file to mediafire here is the link
Let me know if i am not suppose to share this file. I will remove the link then.

shah_vm said:
Ok guys I have uploaded file to mediafire here is the link
Let me know if i am not suppose to share this file. I will remove the link then.
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The ones that they have 6502 can try it
Sent from my C6506 using xda app-developers app

Can this firmware be used on C6503 LTE ?

finoqq84 said:
Can this firmware be used on C6503 LTE ?
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You can flash the rom but won't have the LTE band.