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[Q] Unlocked bootloader but emma (+ flashtool) give error that phone is locked

I have been flashing custom roms and kernels of all sorts for quite some time to my xperia arc but now I have run into a very strange problem. I made a fresh install of windows 7 on my pc and so I had to reinstall flashtool, android sdk (for fastboot mainly) and all the drivers. After I installed all the drivers and software (as I had previously done), I wanted to try the x-gamer v1.8 rom. So I flashed the doomkernel GB relv22. For this kernel I wanted to flash the baseband 36. But when I tried to flash (using flashtool 0.9.10.0) I got a strange error:
Code:
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Current device : LT15i - CB5A1DYY4Q - 1247-1061_R7D - 1241-4324_4.0.2.A.0.62 - WORLD-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.62
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Processing loader
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Using an unofficial loader
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - ERROR - C:\Flashtool\devices\LT15\loader_unlocked.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/032/2013 03:32:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/032/2013 03:32:33 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/032/2013 03:32:35 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I thought may be the bootloader has somehow go locked. So I went for the official sony unlock bootloader website. After following the entire procedure, I got message from the fastboot:
Unlocking failed: The phone is already unlocked.
Then I tried emma. But when I connect my phone to emma in flashmode, it says: Error: The phone is locked.
I don't understand this. What can be the problem. Are the drivers corrupt or there is something wrong with my phone?
help please:

10/032/2013 03:32:31 - ERROR - C:\Flashtool\devices\LT15\loader_unlocked.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
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It's telling you what the issue is.

XperienceD said:
It's telling you what the issue is.
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How do I solve it ?

Is the file where it should be?
Sent from myushi

XperienceD said:
Is the file where it should be?
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No there is no such file in the directory mentioned in the error... How do I get one there? And where to get the file ??

Ahsaniqbalkmc said:
No there is no such file in the directory mentioned in the error... How do I get one there? And where to get the file ??
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Should be in with the flashtool, just Google it if not though and you should find it.
Sent from myushi

I have the same problem. I already checked and the file doesn´t exist. Already searched in google and nothing.

Ahsaniqbalkmc said:
I have been flashing custom roms and kernels of all sorts for quite some time to my xperia arc but now I have run into a very strange problem. I made a fresh install of windows 7 on my pc and so I had to reinstall flashtool, android sdk (for fastboot mainly) and all the drivers. After I installed all the drivers and software (as I had previously done), I wanted to try the x-gamer v1.8 rom. So I flashed the doomkernel GB relv22. For this kernel I wanted to flash the baseband 36. But when I tried to flash (using flashtool 0.9.10.0) I got a strange error:
Code:
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Current device : LT15i - CB5A1DYY4Q - 1247-1061_R7D - 1241-4324_4.0.2.A.0.62 - WORLD-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.62
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Processing loader
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Using an unofficial loader
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - ERROR - C:\Flashtool\devices\LT15\loader_unlocked.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/032/2013 03:32:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/032/2013 03:32:33 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/032/2013 03:32:35 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I thought may be the bootloader has somehow go locked. So I went for the official sony unlock bootloader website. After following the entire procedure, I got message from the fastboot:
Unlocking failed: The phone is already unlocked.
Then I tried emma. But when I connect my phone to emma in flashmode, it says: Error: The phone is locked.
I don't understand this. What can be the problem. Are the drivers corrupt or there is something wrong with my phone?
help please:
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I have the same problem FleshTools 0,9,10,1, before normal flash and kernel and baseband.

Ahsaniqbalkmc said:
I have been flashing custom roms and kernels of all sorts for quite some time to my xperia arc but now I have run into a very strange problem. I made a fresh install of windows 7 on my pc and so I had to reinstall flashtool, android sdk (for fastboot mainly) and all the drivers. After I installed all the drivers and software (as I had previously done), I wanted to try the x-gamer v1.8 rom. So I flashed the doomkernel GB relv22. For this kernel I wanted to flash the baseband 36. But when I tried to flash (using flashtool 0.9.10.0) I got a strange error:
Code:
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Current device : LT15i - CB5A1DYY4Q - 1247-1061_R7D - 1241-4324_4.0.2.A.0.62 - WORLD-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.62
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Processing loader
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Using an unofficial loader
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - ERROR - C:\Flashtool\devices\LT15\loader_unlocked.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/032/2013 03:32:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/032/2013 03:32:33 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/032/2013 03:32:35 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I thought may be the bootloader has somehow go locked. So I went for the official sony unlock bootloader website. After following the entire procedure, I got message from the fastboot:
Unlocking failed: The phone is already unlocked.
Then I tried emma. But when I connect my phone to emma in flashmode, it says: Error: The phone is locked.
I don't understand this. What can be the problem. Are the drivers corrupt or there is something wrong with my phone?
help please:
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Is the LT15 file in your devices folder in Flashtool look in Windows/Flashtool/Devices this is where information about your phone is installed flashtool is telling you its not there you need to check and reinstall if not.:fingers-crossed:

Lets start again...
Ahsaniqbalkmc said:
So I flashed the doomkernel GB relv22. For this kernel I wanted to flash the baseband 36. But when I tried to flash (using flashtool 0.9.10.0) I got a strange error:
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...try an older flashtool and report back.

10/032/2013 03:32:31 - ERROR - C:\Flashtool\devices\LT15\loader_unlocked.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
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i also had this error with the latest version of flash tools 0.9.10.1, u use 0.9.10.0
use an old version will solve this error
i have located the link for the missing file github.com/Androxyde/Flashtool/blob/master/devicesConfig/U20/loader_unlocked.sin
but when i copied them to the appropriate folder, flashing halted at 80%

XperienceD said:
Lets start again...
...try an older flashtool and report back.
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In older versions of FleshTool also not have this file, check the version of 9 and 8

Vovanische said:
In older versions of FleshTool also not have this file, check the version of 9 and 8
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But we know the older versions work better with GB kernels.

XperienceD said:
But we know the older versions work better with GB kernels.
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flash kernel no problems just in the new version because the kernel is not sewn with flashbootmod, but the flash is basebend, ie problems with flashmod

Problem solved with flashtool 0.6.8.0
So I had an older version of flashtool lying in my hard disk. I uninstalled the latest version and reinstalled the version 0.6.8.0. And boom... it worked like a charm.
So it proves that there is some problem with the latest version of the flashtools. I hope the makers of flashtool will have a look at this thread and correct the error...
By the way, I am still wondering why is emma not working with my phone. Why does it show that the phone is locked.

Ahsaniqbalkmc said:
So I had an older version of flashtool lying in my hard disk. I uninstalled the latest version and reinstalled the version 0.6.8.0. And boom... it worked like a charm.
So it proves that there is some problem with the latest version of the flashtools. I hope the makers of flashtool will have a look at this thread and correct the error...
By the way, I am still wondering why is emma not working with my phone. Why does it show that the phone is locked.
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Thanks, this version works.

Ahsaniqbalkmc said:
I have been flashing custom roms and kernels of all sorts for quite some time to my xperia arc but now I have run into a very strange problem. I made a fresh install of windows 7 on my pc and so I had to reinstall flashtool, android sdk (for fastboot mainly) and all the drivers. After I installed all the drivers and software (as I had previously done), I wanted to try the x-gamer v1.8 rom. So I flashed the doomkernel GB relv22. For this kernel I wanted to flash the baseband 36. But when I tried to flash (using flashtool 0.9.10.0) I got a strange error:
Code:
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Current device : LT15i - CB5A1DYY4Q - 1247-1061_R7D - 1241-4324_4.0.2.A.0.62 - WORLD-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.62
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Processing loader
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Using an unofficial loader
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - ERROR - C:\Flashtool\devices\LT15\loader_unlocked.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
10/032/2013 03:32:31 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/032/2013 03:32:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/032/2013 03:32:33 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/032/2013 03:32:35 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I thought may be the bootloader has somehow go locked. So I went for the official sony unlock bootloader website. After following the entire procedure, I got message from the fastboot:
Unlocking failed: The phone is already unlocked.
Then I tried emma. But when I connect my phone to emma in flashmode, it says: Error: The phone is locked.
I don't understand this. What can be the problem. Are the drivers corrupt or there is something wrong with my phone?
help please:
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is not a bug, just a missing file, download this loader.sin, rename to loader_unlocked.sin and put it on the proper folder.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/si8wpz1qiuyoel2/loader.sin
that will fix your problem.

Alejandrissimo said:
is not a bug, just a missing file, download this loader.sin, rename to loader_unlocked.sin and put it on the proper folder.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/si8wpz1qiuyoel2/loader.sin
that will fix your problem.
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Will that work for all Phones ??
doesn't the file changes from phone to other ??
or is it a universal for all devices ??
will try Any way
thanks
Edit : Worked Like a Charm on SK17i
Seems to be universal
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Yes, it rules
Un.Knowen said:
Will that work for all Phones ??
doesn't the file changes from phone to other ??
or is it a universal for all devices ??
will try Any way
thanks
Edit : Worked Like a Charm on SK17i
Seems to be universal
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Don´t download anything, you have the file already!
I founded a tutorial where a French said:
**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************
**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************
→ Flash impossible avec la version 0.9.10.1: Cette version souffre d'un petit bug qui empêche certains téléphones de la gamme 2011 d'être flashés; le message suivant apparaît alors:
CODE: TOUT SÉLECTIONNER
[...] - INFO - Using an unofficial loader
[...] - INFO - Ending flash session
[...] - ERROR - C:\Flashtool\devices\ST18\loader_unlocked.sin (Le fichier spécifié est introuvable)
[...] - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Pour pallier à ce problème:
Rendez-vous dans le dossier Flashtool/devices/R800
Copiez le fichier loader_unlocked.sin
Collez-le dans le dossier de votre téléphone (par exemple, LT18 si vous avez un Xperia Arc S)
(Merci Breck ! )
**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************
**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************
*****************TRADUCTION***************************************************
************************************************************************************
For those people who have the problem while flashing with loader_unlocked.sin:
1)Go to the folder Flashtool/devices/R800
2)Copy the file named loader_unlocked.sin
3)Go to your telefone folder (in my case is mt15) and paste it
4) Enjoy flashing
************************************************************************************
I have just tried it and it rules perfectly

R800 worked great!
crispi7 said:
Don´t download anything, you have the file already!
I founded a tutorial where a French said:
**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************
**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************
→ Flash impossible avec la version 0.9.10.1: Cette version souffre d'un petit bug qui empêche certains téléphones de la gamme 2011 d'être flashés; le message suivant apparaît alors:
CODE: TOUT SÉLECTIONNER
[...] - INFO - Using an unofficial loader
[...] - INFO - Ending flash session
[...] - ERROR - C:\Flashtool\devices\ST18\loader_unlocked.sin (Le fichier spécifié est introuvable)
[...] - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Pour pallier à ce problème:
Rendez-vous dans le dossier Flashtool/devices/R800
Copiez le fichier loader_unlocked.sin
Collez-le dans le dossier de votre téléphone (par exemple, LT18 si vous avez un Xperia Arc S)
(Merci Breck ! )
**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************
**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************
*****************TRADUCTION***************************************************
************************************************************************************
For those people who have the problem while flashing with loader_unlocked.sin:
1)Go to the folder Flashtool/devices/R800
2)Copy the file named loader_unlocked.sin
3)Go to your telefone folder (in my case is mt15) and paste it
4) Enjoy flashing
************************************************************************************
I have just tried it and it rules perfectly
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Tired this R800 fix too, it worked, the other download file did not

[Q] Error 0017 flashing stock firmware

I have a Xperia M C1905 and tried to flash the stock firmware using Flashtool. I've tried this process with 4 different firmwares (since many people say the downloaded file is corrupt), but the error persists, so I think it's the phone and not the corrupted firmware.
When I try to flash the firmware, I get the following error:
Code:
15/008/2014 09:08:15 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
15/008/2014 09:08:15 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
15/008/2014 09:08:20 - INFO - Device disconnected
15/008/2014 09:08:23 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
15/008/2014 09:08:51 - INFO - Selected C1905 / 15.1.C.1.17 / aerialus indo
15/008/2014 09:08:51 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
15/009/2014 09:09:10 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
15/009/2014 09:09:11 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
15/009/2014 09:09:11 - INFO - Reading device information
15/009/2014 09:09:11 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
15/009/2014 09:09:11 - INFO - Current device : Unknown: Aug 22 2013/01:15:50 - YT910KLDDY - Unknown: Aug 22 2013/01:15:50 - Unknown: Aug 22 2013/01:15:50 - Unknown: Aug 22 2013/01:15:50
15/009/2014 09:09:11 - INFO - Start Flashing
15/009/2014 09:09:11 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
15/009/2014 09:09:11 - INFO - Checking header
15/009/2014 09:09:11 - INFO - Flashing data
15/009/2014 09:09:11 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_dbe9 - Version : loader_MSM8X30_10 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM_8227_5 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
15/009/2014 09:09:12 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
15/009/2014 09:09:12 - INFO - Checking header
15/009/2014 09:09:12 - INFO - Flashing data
15/009/2014 09:09:12 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
15/009/2014 09:09:12 - INFO - Checking header
15/009/2014 09:09:12 - INFO - Flashing data
15/009/2014 09:09:12 - INFO - Ending flash session
[COLOR="Red"]15/009/2014 09:09:12 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="0x8020001C ";
15/009/2014 09:09:12 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted[/COLOR]
15/009/2014 09:09:12 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
15/009/2014 09:09:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
I've attached the full log (with DEBUG enabled) for more info.
I've also tried this process from different computers, with different USB cables, older versions of Flastool, manaully formatted everything in CWM, but nothing helps.
Does anyone have a clue what is happening?

if you want to return to the stock you can download Sony PC Companion ..( your phone recomend to install it when you connect it with your pc) and click Support Zone to repair your phone...
You must have locked bootloader bcz he will tell you that your system is modified

tgiorgos said:
if you want to return to the stock you can download Sony PC Companion ..( your phone recomend to install it when you connect it with your pc) and click Support Zone to repair your phone...
You must have locked bootloader bcz he will tell you that your system is modified
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I can't do that. My phone has currently no ROM installed. Installation of a ROM gave errors, so now I'm trying to get back to stock firmware, but that also gives errors.
PC Companion only detects your phone when it is booted in Android (not in flash, fastboot or CWM mode). So I can't fix it like that.

With the phone disconnected, open PC Companion, go to support zone and choose "Phone/Tablet software update". A small window will open saying that no phone/tablet were detected. In this window, click in "repair my phone/tablet" and follow the instructions...

Ok, now I'm trying to to lock my bootloader again and am stuck there. When I try to lock:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
then it just shows a new line with "..." and nothing else. It is stuck there for 10mins now. I've also tried:
Code:
fastboot oem lock begin
but it is also stuck at "...". I've tried to unlock it again (which worked perfectly), but it seems that it can't be relocked.
Any suggestions?

try this method to relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2497985
EDIT
just seen you have no rom installed, do you have cwm? what kernel are you on?
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Yes, there is no ROM installed. Yes, CWM (6.0.4.7) is installed. I'm unsure about my kernel. I flashed so many things in order to get it working, I'm currently not sure which kernel is running. Is there a way to check?

try reflashing cm11 kernel from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584956
then boot into cwm and try to wipe data and cache then try to install cm11 and see if it boots up, if it does try reflashing stock ftf
let me know what happens
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dunc4n88 said:
try reflashing cm11 kernel from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584956
then boot into cwm and try to wipe data and cache then try to install cm11 and see if it boots up, if it does try reflashing stock ftf
let me know what happens
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Tried that a couple of times. I always get symlink errors. This is my orginal post of the symlink errors: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680479
That's why I tried to flash the stock firmware, because the custom ROM didn't work.

try flashing stock kernel with cwm from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480556
then retey flashing stock ftf with flashtools and tick wipe data and untick final verification
let me know what happens there
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Thanks for helping me, I appriciate it.
What I did now:
1. Connect phone in fastboot mode
2. Flashed combined-xperia-m-boot-2013-10-19.img
3. Unplugged cable
4. Connected phone in flashmode
5. Tried flashing stock ftf (tried 2: C1905_15.1.C.2.8_CE and C1905_15.1.C.1.17_aerialus indo) with all options except "wipte data" disbaled
Still with the same 0017 error, bombing out after Flashtool CommandID 4.

which version of flashtool are you using?
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dunc4n88 said:
which version of flashtool are you using?
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I've used 0.9.14 under Linux, 0.9.13 under Windows, 0.9.11 under Windows. All gave the same error.

have you installed the usb flash drivers for the xperia p&u&sola??
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Yes, and obviously also the fastboot and flashmode drivers. I've also tried installing the driver pack from here, but still having the problem of 0017.

trying to gather as much info, did you restart pc after installing drivers?
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try this:
go into cwm and wipe everything then go and mount sd card and ext and try installing a rom, seems like the partition tables are messed up on your device ive read a few things trying to help you
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Yes, I've restarted my PC after Flashtool and the drivers installation.
I've formatted all partitions, wiped every possible thing under CWM, but installing any ROM gives the symlink error. While I was googeling the symlink problem, a lot of posts popped up saying something is wrong with the partition. I've experienced that under my normal Linux (on my PC), sometimes if the power goes out by accident, the partition table often corrupts for the OS.
My phone worked perfectly one moment, and shortly afterwards my phone was off (the battery was low, so maybe the battery was empty and the phone switched off). When I turned it on again, my Android didn't boot and all these problems started.
So I think that it might have something to do with the partition or partition table - that's probably why I can't install any ROM or even flash it (since it can't write anything to the device). Are there any tools, or options in CWM or fastboot that allows you to fix the partition (or table)?

you could try this tool it supports sony phones
http://www.byclouder.com/products/recovery/partition-recovery-ultimate.html
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Thanks for the suggestion. I've tried it with CWM booted, in flashmode, fastboot mode and just in normal boot, but the tool doesn't detect my phone. I think one needs Android installed and booted before the tool will detect your phone as a partition.

[Solved] Arc s stuck at airplane mode

Hello guys;
I have a big problem with my xperia arc s lt18i (one of my cousin to be clear), with unlocked bootloader
1) When flashing a stock rom with flash tool, the phone stuck at logo after rebooting
2) When flashing a custom rom, the phone stuck at airplane mode even if the airplane mode is off. There's no signal network and when i try to make a call, it's asking me to leave airplane mode before making a call.
I'v search all the forum and internet, try different custom rom, from cm7 to kitkat but still with the same problem.
How can i fix this ? :crying::crying:

Rodney SANK said:
Hello guys;
I have a big problem with my xperia arc s lt18i (one of my cousin to be clear), with unlocked bootloader
1) When flashing a stock rom with flash tool, the phone stuck at logo after rebooting
2) When flashing a custom rom, the phone stuck at airplane mode even if the airplane mode is off. There's no signal network and when i try to make a call, it's asking me to leave airplane mode before making a call.
I'v search all the forum and internet, try different custom rom, from cm7 to kitkat but still with the same problem.
How can i fix this ? :crying::crying:
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Flash stock rom and stock kernel, relock bootloader, and try to repair it with pc companion

electrash said:
Flash stock rom and stock kernel, relock bootloader, and try to repair it with pc companion
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Thank's Electrash for answering. I've try the method given in your guide to relock the bootloader with Blagus ftf file but it's not working (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324703)
I've not found another way to relock the bootloader.

Rodney SANK said:
Thank's Electrash for answering. I've try the method given in your guide to relock the bootloader with Blagus ftf file but it's not working (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324703)
I've not found another way to relock the bootloader.
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Please, post flashtool log of process when you try to flash bl relock file.

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electrash said:
Please, post flashtool log of process when you try to flash bl relock file.
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Here's is the log
05/050/2014 03:50:19 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/050/2014 03:50:34 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Xperia. FW release : Relock_bootloader. Customization : v1
05/050/2014 03:50:34 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/050/2014 03:50:34 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/050/2014 03:50:41 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/050/2014 03:50:41 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
05/050/2014 03:50:41 - INFO - Reading device information
05/050/2014 03:50:42 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
05/050/2014 03:50:42 - INFO - Current device : LT18i - CB5A1HNQHD - 1254-8596_R1I - 1253-8238_4.1.B.0.587 - WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.587
05/050/2014 03:50:42 - INFO - Start Flashing
05/050/2014 03:50:42 - INFO - Using an unofficial loader
05/050/2014 03:50:42 - INFO - Device loader has not been identified. Using the one from the bundle
05/050/2014 03:50:42 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
05/050/2014 03:50:42 - INFO - Checking header
05/050/2014 03:50:42 - INFO - Flashing data
05/050/2014 03:50:42 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
05/050/2014 03:50:44 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Boot version : r9A029 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
05/050/2014 03:50:44 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send
05/050/2014 03:50:44 - INFO - Flashing preset.ta
05/050/2014 03:50:44 - INFO - Writing TA unit : [00, 00, 08, B2, 00, 00, 00, 02, 00, 00]
05/050/2014 03:50:44 - INFO - Ending flash session
05/050/2014 03:50:44 - INFO - Flashing finished.
05/050/2014 03:50:45 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
05/050/2014 03:50:45 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
05/050/2014 03:50:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/051/2014 03:51:00 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/009/2014 04:09:06 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on

Thank you for sharing. I will try to ask someone if they know what is the problem.
As i see, everything went good.

electrash said:
Thank you for sharing. I will try to ask someone if they know what is the problem.
As i see, everything went good.
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I just found out that it is written ""au by KDDI is11s" on the back cover of the phone. After some search on the net, i discover that this phone is an xperia acro is11s branded for a japan network.
If then, am i using the bad stok files for flashing it ? why is it written Lt18i under the batterry place ?

I also found this thread about someone having the same problem (sorry, didn't saw that before) http://forum.xda-developers.com/gen...lease-help-t2885229/post55617937#post55617937
I'll try to flash the rom given in the site that was suggested to him and give you the result later.

i have found the solution. It's was given in this thread by at0607 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49388077&postcount=18
Step to get your IS11S function fully but 3G (EDGE is OK):
1. Unlock your phone: you will need some money.
2. Download "IS11S_4.0.1.B.0.112_KDDI.ftf" & "LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2184).ftf" or Gingerbread version (google them).
3. Open "IS11S_4.0.1.B.0.112_KDDI.ftf" with 7-zip and extract "loader.sin" & "amss_fs.sin".
4. Open "LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2184).ftf" or Gingerbread version with 7-zip and move "loader.sin" & "amss_fs.sin" into it. Delete "amss_fs_ayame.sin".
5. Flash edited "LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2184).ftf" or Gingerbread version by Flashtool (mine is 0.8.5.0).
I just used differents files :
1. Already have an unlocked phone
2. Used "4.0.1.B.0.118.ftf" file avaible here (https://s.basketbuild.com/filedl/devs?dev=AndroPlus&dl=AndroPlus/IS11S_4.0.1.B.0.118_au.ftf) and Lt18i_4.1.B.0.587_1254-8596_Generic_India.ftf avaible here (
3. Opened "4.0.1.B.0.118.ftf" with 7-zip and extract "loader.sin" & "amss_fs_akane.sin".
4. Opened "Lt18i_4.1.B.0.587_1254-8596_Generic_India.ftf" and move "loader.sin" & "amss_fs_akane.sin" into it. Deleted "amss_fs_ayame.sin" and simlock.ta.
5. Flashed this changed Lt18i_4.1.B.0.587_1254-8596_Generic_India.ftf with flash tool and youpi.
My phone is fully functionnal with ICS. :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Thank's guy for your patiente. I didn't forget to thank at0607 for his fabulous solution.

How to do for adding "Solved" to the thread title ?

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Rodney SANK said:
i have found the solution. It's was given in this thread by at0607 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49388077&postcount=18
Step to get your IS11S function fully but 3G (EDGE is OK):
1. Unlock your phone: you will need some money.
2. Download "IS11S_4.0.1.B.0.112_KDDI.ftf" & "LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2184).ftf" or Gingerbread version (google them).
3. Open "IS11S_4.0.1.B.0.112_KDDI.ftf" with 7-zip and extract "loader.sin" & "amss_fs.sin".
4. Open "LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2184).ftf" or Gingerbread version with 7-zip and move "loader.sin" & "amss_fs.sin" into it. Delete "amss_fs_ayame.sin".
5. Flash edited "LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2184).ftf" or Gingerbread version by Flashtool (mine is 0.8.5.0).
I just used differents files :
1. Already have an unlocked phone
2. Used "4.0.1.B.0.118.ftf" file avaible here (https://s.basketbuild.com/filedl/devs?dev=AndroPlus&dl=AndroPlus/IS11S_4.0.1.B.0.118_au.ftf) and Lt18i_4.1.B.0.587_1254-8596_Generic_India.ftf avaible here (
3. Opened "4.0.1.B.0.118.ftf" with 7-zip and extract "loader.sin" & "amss_fs_akane.sin".
4. Opened "Lt18i_4.1.B.0.587_1254-8596_Generic_India.ftf" and move "loader.sin" & "amss_fs_akane.sin" into it. Deleted "amss_fs_ayame.sin" and simlock.ta.
5. Flashed this changed Lt18i_4.1.B.0.587_1254-8596_Generic_India.ftf with flash tool and youpi.
My phone is fully functionnal with ICS. :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Thank's guy for your patiente. I didn't forget to thank at0607 for his fabulous solution.
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how to unlock my phone? please show me how you had unlocked your phone

hussam2020 said:
how to unlock my phone? please show me how you had unlocked your phone
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I don't know how to do it, the phone was already unlocked when my cousin gave it to me. Just search the forum.

i cant install any stock rom on my arc/s

i am long time ago on cm10 and now i want to go back to the stock rom..
i tryed maybe all solution here and nothing when i flash stok kernel is ok but cwm is not there and is stock at recovery logo
with flashtol i can flash only kernel with boot.img nothing else no firmaware at all.
with pc companion it says your software is up to date.
maybe i didn search all forum or maybe make mistake somewhere but 5 days trying and nothing.
it was long time ago when i unlock boot and root and install custom firmwares but now i cant .
if someone can help me i appreciated.
thanks in advance

lulisat said:
i am long time ago on cm10 and now i want to go back to the stock rom..
i tryed maybe all solution here and nothing when i flash stok kernel is ok but cwm is not there and is stock at recovery logo
with flashtol i can flash only kernel with boot.img nothing else no firmaware at all.
with pc companion it says your software is up to date.
maybe i didn search all forum or maybe make mistake somewhere but 5 days trying and nothing.
it was long time ago when i unlock boot and root and install custom firmwares but now i cant .
if someone can help me i appreciated.
thanks in advance
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flash stock ftf with flashtool should work 100%
follow this guide: http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389
follow this guide. just press other button for flashmode- (google for ot, you need the green light that indicate flashmode)
-install falshtool's drivers-
-install android sdk
-they are needed go drivers.
some windows 8 or 8.1 give problem for drivers. so keep out all is good.

bejunk said:
flash stock ftf with flashtool should work 100%
follow this guide: http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389
follow this guide. just press other button for flashmode- (google for ot, you need the green light that indicate flashmode)
-install falshtool's drivers-
-install android sdk
-they are needed go drivers.
some windows 8 or 8.1 give problem for drivers. so keep out all is good.
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thanks m8 but i tryed ewerything and flashtool will not flash any ftf file.
just error .
regards

lulisat said:
thanks m8 but i tryed ewerything and flashtool will not flash any ftf file.
just error .
regards
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screenshot? some more info pls. the problem is 100% on your side, so just work.
update flashtool-
use normal (no 64bit version) flashtool
now start it & prepare flash using flashmode (choose the fw etc) (DONT connect phone!!!)
its work? (flashtool showing the "connect ur phone screen")
then connect phone. powered off & hold that button for flashmode !! (green led)
now it should start flashing firmware. if not send me screen shot

bejunk said:
screenshot? some more info pls. the problem is 100% on your side, so just work.
update flashtool-
use normal (no 64bit version) flashtool
now start it & prepare flash using flashmode (choose the fw etc) (DONT connect phone!!!)
its work? (flashtool showing the "connect ur phone screen")
then connect phone. powered off & hold that button for flashmode !! (green led)
now it should start flashing firmware. if not send me screen shot
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10/046/2015 12:46:41 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.18.5 built on 14-02-2015 15:30:00
10/046/2015 12:46:41 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
10/046/2015 12:46:41 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
10/046/2015 12:46:41 - INFO - No proxy found for firefox. Trying next one
10/046/2015 12:46:41 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one
10/046/2015 12:46:41 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
10/046/2015 12:46:42 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.
10/046/2015 12:46:48 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.
10/046/2015 12:46:50 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
10/046/2015 12:46:55 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
10/046/2015 12:46:56 - INFO - Connected device : SonyEricson Xperia Arc
10/046/2015 12:46:56 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.20.2-jb bionic (2012-11-25 17:47 +0100) multi-call binary.
10/046/2015 12:46:56 - INFO - Android version : 4.1.2 / kernel version : 2.6.32.60-FusioN-5.4 / Build number : JZO54K
10/046/2015 12:46:56 - INFO - Checking root access
10/046/2015 12:46:57 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
device conected

10/050/2015 12:50:24 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
10/050/2015 12:50:26 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Boot version : r9A029 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - Checking header
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - ERROR - Processing of kernel.sin finished with errors.
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";
and error after trying to flash

lulisat said:
10/050/2015 12:50:24 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
10/050/2015 12:50:26 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Boot version : r9A029 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - Checking header
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - ERROR - Processing of kernel.sin finished with errors.
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/050/2015 12:50:27 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";
and error after trying to flash
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you connecting phone wrong, do:
1.prepare ftf in flashtool. until window tell to connect phone (dont connect phone until then)
2. phone MUST be off. hold volume down when connecting. green led will light, flashtool start, be patient. can take long.
if still not work, download new ftf from link above. then its bad download..
good luck!

bejunk said:
you connecting phone wrong, do:
1.prepare ftf in flashtool. until window tell to connect phone (dont connect phone until then)
2. phone MUST be off. hold volume down when connecting. green led will light, flashtool start, be patient. can take long.
if still not work, download new ftf from link above. then its bad download..
good luck!
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thanks m8 but this is not my first time at all . i had updates 100 time sony and other phones .Cause i love to test softs.
but this make me crazy.i know procedure how to and drivers are correct . I think i have erased system files ore i dont know ..
and really i dont know now is it my boot unlocked or locked cause i tryed many firmwares .

lulisat said:
thanks m8 but this is not my first time at all . i had updates 100 time sony and other phones .Cause i love to test softs.
but this make me crazy.i know procedure how to and drivers are correct . I think i have erased system files ore i dont know ..
and really i dont know now is it my boot unlocked or locked cause i tryed many firmwares .
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yes i can understand u i do also phones for many friends but sometimes even i get stuck bcuz some little thing i forgot...
but maybe this phone is hw damage... but from the log it seems something id wrong with the file so thats i said to redownload...
the thing is, you can wipe what u want, but still flashmode & fastboot should work. its like dl mode on sammy devices.
to check if you have unlocked bootloader, just power off phone & hold menu key when connecting to pc. if the blue led lit, you can open cmd in folder where adb.exe is (in android sdk) & type fastboot -devices. if its shown, you can try flash a kernel, or even unlock (if its lock), the imei is on the sticker behind the battery
if you once unlocked boot, it will stay unlocked no matter what u wipe or flash. you can manually relock boot, but if not done this its unlock 100%.

[FIX] Restoring Flashmode

UPD: same fix for Xperia L (C2105)
Some phones (I mean only Xperia M of course) for unknown reason can't enter to Flashmode (Vol Down + USB)
This mode obliviously required to flash stock ROM via Flashtool / PC Companion / SEUS
When try to enter it phone just won't connect. But phone itself works fine (can boot).
Yeah, there is stock CWM-backups, but anyway broken mode is not good.
I did some research with user that had this problem and found cause.
Somehow 4th partition (s1sbl2) contain wrong data – it mismatch with OK phone.
Seems there stored loader for dealing with flashing.
After restoring good partition dump Flashmode works!
This helped 2 people, so I want to share this widely.
Do it on your own risk.
If you have custom recovery (CWM / TWRP)
1. Download attached ZIP
2. Copy it somewhere on phone
3. Flash it via recovery like any other ZIP
If you have only root
0. Not rooted? Use Towelroot for 4.3
1. Download attached file 1.img
2. Copy it into root of internal storage
3. Install app Terminal Emulator
4. Launch it and enter su
5. Allow root access
6. Carefully enter this (at the end not number 12, there small L and 2):
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/1.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/s1sbl2

i have this promblem where the green only blink once how can i fix it cause im already stucked at sony logo

nikko3214123 said:
how can i fix it cause im already stucked at sony logo
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1. Copy that ZIP with fix to sdcard via cardreader
2. Unlock bootloader (required only fastboot, Google for tutorial)
3. Install via fastboot kernel with CWM (link in post)
4. Enter CWM: at Sony logo & purple LED press Vol Up (or Down?)
5. Flash that ZIP
6. Now flash stock ROM via Flashtool
Note: all your data on phone including internal storage will be erased (twice)
Please, write here about result.

Bonoboo said:
1. Copy that ZIP with fix to sdcard via cardreader
2. Unlock bootloader (required only fastboot, Google for tutorial)
3. Install via fastboot kernel with CWM (link in post)
4. Enter CWM: at Sony logo & purple LED press Vol Up (or Down?)
5. Flash that ZIP
6. Now flash stock ROM via Flashtool
Note: all your data on phone including internal storage will be erased (twice)
Please, write here about result.
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sir i dont have cwm on the phone is there any way to fix this? thanks for the quick response

nikko3214 said:
i dont have cwm on the phone is there any way to fix this?
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No.
You need install CWM via fastboot after unlocking bootloader.
I already described this.

Bonoboo said:
No.
You need install CWM via fastboot after unlocking bootloader.
I already described this.
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im stucked at < waiting for device > my phone is already on fastboot mode
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and im having trouble with flashtool it says
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Current device : C1905 - YT910HYWCB - 1274-5438_R3A - 1272-2325_15.1.C.1.17 - WORLD-i_15.1.C.1.17
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Start Flashing
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Checking header
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Flashing data
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
13/016/2015 18:16:29 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_dbe9 - Version : loader_MSM8X30_10 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM_8227_5 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Checking header
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Flashing data
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Processing of partition-image.sin finished.
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Checking header
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Flashing data
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - ERROR - Processing of kernel.sin finished with errors.
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Ending flash session
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - ERROR -
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
13/016/2015 18:16:30 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/016/2015 18:16:31 - INFO - Device disconnected

nikko3214 said:
Device connected in flash mode
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So you don't need this fix if Flashtool recognize phone.
What actually happen with phone?
Suddenly rebooted and stuck and animation?
Log probably point to often problem with NAND chip - it just going broken, similar to HDD / SSD.

Bonoboo said:
So you don't need this fix if Flashtool recognize phone.
What actually happen with phone?
Suddenly rebooted and stuck and animation?
Log probably point to often problem with NAND chip - it just going broken, similar to HDD / SSD.
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this phone suddenly reboots and then it got stucked to sony logo and when i put it on flashmode the green only blinks once then when i am flashing sometimes the loader.sin has error or the kerne.sin

nikko3214 said:
suddenly reboots and then it got stucked to sony logo ... sometimes the loader.sin has error or the kernel.sin
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Unfortunately, very likely this is classic faulty NAND memory problem.
There's a lot people faced this on XDA and other forums.
Only replacing board, probably by warranty.

Bonoboo said:
Unfortunately, very likely this is classic faulty NAND memory problem.
There's a lot people faced this on XDA and other forums.
Only replacing board, probably by warranty.
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ok thank you for helping sir

Plz Help
i have xperia m, after unlocking bootloader it stuck on bootlooping, i have not enable usb debugging...any way to fix it?

catmob said:
i have xperia m, after unlocking bootloader it stuck on bootlooping
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It's normal, just flash stock via Flashtool
Or you can't due broken flashmode?

Bonoboo said:
It's normal, just flash stock via Flashtool
Or you can't due broken flashmode?
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when i am going to flash...for disabling usb debugging previously, i cant flash my phone...please help me

catmob said:
when i am going to flash i cant flash my phone
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Please, explain problem in details.
At what step you actually stuck?

Bonoboo said:
Please, explain problem in details.
At what step you actually stuck?
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sir i have going to unlock my bootloader without enable usb debugging & also i have not installed any custom recovery mode.
now my phone stuck into bootloop...
now what will i do? i can go to fastboot mode and flashmode,
and i have read some instruction about flashing via flashtool...when i am going to flash my phone..it showing error that i have to enable usb debuging to flash the rom
sir plz help me

catmob said:
when i am going to flash my phone..it showing error that i have to enable usb debuging to flash the rom
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You definitely just need flash stock via Flashtool.
Forget about USB debugging, it's totally unrelated here.
Just carefully follow flashing tutorial
You need flash not in fastboot mode, but in flashmode.

Bonoboo said:
You definitely just need flash stock via Flashtool.
Forget about USB debugging, it's totally unrelated here.
Just carefully follow flashing tutorial
You need flash not in fastboot mode, but in flashmode.
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ok will my problem solved sir? following these steps?

catmob said:
ok will my problem solved sir? following these steps?
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Again: yes.

Bonoboo said:
Again: yes.
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Thnk you so much sir....you saved my life....my prblm has been solved

sir can i flash another rom (not official) like mi,cyaongen mod without root?