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[Xperia Arc General] electrash:
First of all thanks Blagus for creating magical little file.

If you want your warranty back, follow this tutorial!

Requirements:

1. PC Companion and Update Service installed on your PC

2. FlashTool_0.2.9.1.exe – http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G

3. Xperia Relock bootloader.ftf – http://www.mediafire.com/?g1b5j712ajx4yjd

Step by Step Guide:

1. Download the files given above in requirements.

2. Double click on ‘FlashTool_0.2.9.1.exe’ file to extract it, Or you can use free software like ‘7 zip’ to extract it.

3. Few files and folders will be extracted — the one which we’ll be using for flashing “Xperia Relock bootloader.ftf” files is the “firmwares” folder.

4. So copy the “Xperia Relock bootloader.ftf” file that you downloaded above, and paste it inside the “firmwares” folder.

5. Now double click on the “X10FlashTool.exe” file to run the program.

6. Once the program opens — click on the “Flash” button.

7. You’ll see a screen like the image given below — click “Ok”!

8. Now it should ask you to connect your phone to the PC. So first plug the USB cable to PC, then pick up your phone and hold the “Back” key (key at the bottom left on your Arc), and then connect the USB cable to your phone. Remember you’ve to hold the “Back” key while connecting the USB cable to phone.

9. Once the phone gets connected — Flashtool will automatically start the flashing process.

10. Keep an eye on the Flashtool’s screen.

11. And once the process gets finished, disconnect your phone from PC and switch it ON.

Enjoy!

ALL CREDITS GOES TO BLAGUS

original thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
[Xperia Arc General] luutuan:
Sony Arc s?

I know this question has been asked a lot, but will this work for sony arc s? and if it works, will sony arc s get the 1% battery problem ? Thank you
[Xperia Arc General] DESMOYO:
I also am interested in this method to close the bootloader is compatible with Xperia ARC S I very interested, there is some kind of problem, if supported, it works again FW update via OTA, SEUS, Pc compation

thanks
[Xperia Arc General] DESMOYO:
So this tool does not work for Xperia ARC S?

thanks
[Xperia Arc General] teddymild:
Yes It does. But you should flash stock kernel first unless you intent to use seus directly to get stock rom like i did. I hope you understand what i mean. Once again sorry for my poor english.
[Xperia Arc General] DESMOYO:
As I can install stock kernel again, I have only the kernel ...

Thanks for your help friend
[Xperia Arc General] JazonX:
Arc S (L18i) Users,

Unlocked Bootloader, and DooMKernel caused Problems for me. My Phone never got identified by PC companion thereafter. I wanted it so bad, So I decided to Reloack the Bootloader again.

Let me Save you lots of time,

Before Locking the Bootloader again,

If you're on DooMKernel, Reflash a Stock Kernel.

You can get the Stock Kernel, by Downloading the Stock FTF package and then Extracting it with 7zip. Find the Kernel.sin file and flash it using the Fastboot commands.

Once its done, If your device Still doesn't connect in USB mode, use SEUS and Update the firmware. No need to upgrade, Just re-install what you have.

SEUS needs the bootloader to be locked.
[Xperia Arc General] Daxomega007:
hi, so are you saying Re-locking your bootloader wont wipe out your phone ?

And Sony Already Took All Your Info When You Unlocked Your Phone So I Am Sure They Will Know That You Just Re-locked It Some How And Refuse To Fix It Either Way If Something Goes Wrong.
[Xperia Arc General] xSiRiNx:
When i tried to relock my bootloader flashtool didn't see loader.sin i don't know what's wrong with it please help me...
[Xperia Arc General] ivelinpetrov:
so i want to ask a question about my kernel. Im using 4.0.3 ICS beta and im very happy with it. But when the time comes i wanna get my update for ICS officially and that's why i want to lock my bootloader again. My Kernel Version on "About Phone" is 2.6.32.9-perf BuildUser@Buildhost#1 . My question is: I know its not a stock kernel when it says SemcUser and stuff but can u explain or atleast give me a link for some instructions how to get my stock kernel back and is it doable with reflashing to a 2.3.4 GB ? Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Arc General] para003:
Worked like a charm on my Xperia Arc 4.0.2.A.0.62 LT15a.

Also I was able to repair my phone via sony pc companion

Although I was unable to find a way to get DRM files back, I have installed the never version of Sony Track ID from Google Play Store and restore that functionality..

Thanx electrash and Blagus, you guys are awesome!! :) :)
[Xperia Arc General] RealMcoy:
what i want to know is if this would work on the Xperia play

and what method of unlocking bootloader does this relock: test point or sony's method?
[Xperia Arc General] TheHaso:
This is Q&A thread. Please move
[Xperia Arc General] CrazyPeter:
Is this suitable for LT18i?

Can the TFT file be used in the latest Flashtool, or does it need this version?
[Xperia Arc General] lizzardking2004:
i used Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf to unroot my phone,

now when i try to turn it on it only vibrate one time and gives a small green led bling.

connecting to pc works but it only shows a connected phone with the pc companion.

i had Arconium 8.2 with doomkernel installed.
[Xperia Arc General] neonlove:
thanks mannnnnnn

thanks man u r the best if i cud press the thanks button 1000 time i will:good:

q\ i did install ics jb remix after that i did stock on sony logo then locked the boot loader with your trk and it works again thanks

do i need a custom kernal for custom roms????????????
[Xperia Arc General] Cryodelta:
After flashing Xperia Relock bootloader.ftf i can't no longer unlock the bootloader on my Xperia Pro,

i am being returned this when i try to unlock the bootloader.

(bootloader) Unlock phone requested

FAILED (remote: oem unlock failed!)

finished. total time: 0.004s
[Xperia Arc General] Duvel999:
does it work wit the latest flashtool?

:)
[Xperia Arc General] plastic_prophet:
flashtool link is unavailable

do we have to use this version of flashtool or can we use the latest??
[Xperia Arc General] electrash:
Latest

Sent from my LT26i
[Xperia Arc General] vish.:
xperia arc not starting after relocking bootloader

hey mate, i'm using xperia arc ( zelly cream 2.5 )

after relocking bootloader, my device is not starting but with unlock bootloader......

any help ?
[Xperia Arc General] electrash:
You must be on stock rom
[Xperia Arc General] walkawaywizard:
Phone not booting up

I tried the steps mentioned but now phone is not at all booting. Please suggest a way to get things working back as normal.
[Xperia Arc General] Someguyfromhell:
Did you have stock kernel?
[Xperia Arc General] Karchikumar:
No worries... Get the stock rom and install it and also refer talk.sonymobile.com for locking bootloader..
[Xperia Arc General] finalight:
not sure why the flash tool link lead to a download manager download site
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fekish:
Hello,

I am using MIUI on my Nook and i am feeling dumb not using this for so many months! This is super!

However i have some questions:

- is there a way to have the status bar at the bottom andhace the soft buttons on it, as in CM7?

- battery drains super fast.. any reccommendations for this?

- is there a was to install the official nook reader on this? I cant find a reader to replace it yet!
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fekish:
I suppose no solutions for this :(
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] biohazrd51:
1) I don't know about MIUI interface, so I can't say

2) Make sure you're using a kernel of .32 for deep sleep. .29 Didn't support this and caused the battery to drain in a couple days, even standing by.

3) You should be able to install the Nook app from the market.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k8108:
I have been using Miui for awhile now. Love this rom!

No, no status bar at the bottom. Use button savior or soft keys. I have heard others use zmooth, but button savior is my personnal choice.

What do you mean by bad battery life? If I leave my nook on standby, the battery hardly drains at all. You could try a re-install and see if that helps. Also a few reboots help the rom settle in.

I am using the nook app from the market. works fine. I don't think there is a way to use the original reader on a custom rom.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fekish:
Great thanks for the tips :-)

I use zmooth, is the only one that is a bit out of the way of the screen. It would have been super if we could have bar at bottom, and also keys on it..

I downloaded Nook also, but i would use it, if i was able to include also my sdcard content on it, and synchronise these with all my devices...

Should we wait for the topic update, or just update MIUI when an update exists in the official MIUI program?

How do i find my kernel?
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jac0708:
For the ebook reader I like Alkido and fbreader. have you tried either of those out yet?
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gsutton:
Give Mantano Reader a try, as well.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k8108:
+1 for Mantano
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fekish:
Yes, thanks!

Mantano is super, and especially for PDF's i was amazed!

I was using ezPDF until now and the lag in turning page by page was a lot, but with Mantano i was surprised, amazed etc etc!!!

It will definitely remain on my Nook for a long time!

However does any one know if Mantano creates a copy of the file in another folder of Nook? Because it takes sometime in importing any books or pdf's to the program...
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] majorpay:
I recently discovered MIUI as well, and wow. Troubles be gone! Works great once you set the DPI to the standard DPI again and replace the default launcher. I think this may replace my nightlies permanently.

The method for softkeys, however, needs some work. At 160DPI, I found it hard to press the tiny button on button savior, and sometimes the button gets in the way. I may look into that zmooth at some point, but reviews on that state it gets in the way as well. Wish they'd implement a true honeycomb style one with a bigger button we could stick in the bottom corner.

All my ebooks are Kindle, as they seem to be the cheapest, so I don't know what the best PDF reader is. I kind of like the new Google Apps one in the browser, but probably not what you're looking for.

Battery drain is worse than the nightlies, but it's not terrible. I can go a full day on a single charge. The one thing that worries me is that my charge at night doesn't seem to be charging as quickly which means my NC hardly ever has a full charge in the morning. Something is seriously wrong with that.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thecdn:
I've had miui on an sdcard for awhile now. It is very nice looking but I'm leery of moving away from cm7.

zmooth and button savior work great but take some getting used to.

Are you guys using the paid for or free version of Mantano? $7.49 is a lot to pay for a reader.

Anyone hear anything about when andmers might put out another update?
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luigi90210:
recalibrate the battery and it should fix the fast drain

i had the same problem on CM7 and it fixed it right away im still at 75% after 13 hours of light usage
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fekish:
My Nook was out of battery last night. Thus i charged it last night, and today it cannot turn on!

Anynone experienced this in the past? :confused:

Thanks
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davidr415:
How do you recalibrate the battery?
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fekish:
Ok, i had to hold N button and power button to wake up my nook.

I use a progran from market to calibrate mine...
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fekish:
If i unistall the phone application would it cause ay problems? As it seems that it drains sime battery on my Nook...
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dragon_76:
I have always removed all the telephony apps on my nook, just do not remove any of the storage components as many apps access these.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] majorpay:
Yes, that made a huge difference.

---------- Post added at 12:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:21 PM ----------

Look up calibration on the Market - that's the easiest way.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoCoTerp:
Running the newest version of Nook Color MUI off the website 1.11.4, some reason I can't get either Nook or Kindle software to download my books to the SD card. Keeps saying "download interrupted".
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k8108:
I am running both apps just fine on my version 1.11.4. Try reflashing the rom?
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bornjamerican:
I installed MIUI over CM7 lost all wifi capability. I then tried to reflash CM7 or MIUI but nook refuses to power on. HELP!!!
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bdcrim:
If you haven't, plug it in as if charging. It should power on. Get into recovery and do a clean install after formatting system, data and cache.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k8108:
Also try holding down the n button with the power button for 10 seconds. Let go and hold down the power button for 10 seconds or so. you might have to do this a couple of times.

If this doesn't work, do you have an SD card.with CWM on it? Stick that in the nook and see if it will power up.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bornjamerican:
No luck powering up using charge cord or holding the power button or n button for any extended period of time. Trying to reinstall CWM to the sd card.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k8108:
You may already know this, but its a good idea to re-format your SD card. I use SD formatter (free program) in my computer.

Also, I use eyeballer's image from

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1030227.

As mentioned.above, go into mounts and storage in CWM recovery and format data, system and cache.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bornjamerican:
Finally got nook to power on. I guess the battery was weaker than I thought.

I still can't get the wifi to work.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k8108:
I would suggest you find one of the threads for restoring to stock and start from.the beginning.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bornjamerican:
So I reflashed MIUI but the wifi still wouldn't work. I ended up going back to CM7 and guess what, the wifi works. I don't know what's with the version of MIUI I had but? you nook is working again. Thanks for all of the ideas and help.
[General Questions and Answers] lohp75:
I really need help and or direction in building an AOSP kernel for the HTC Merge so I can start building my own cm7 for it. I've reached out to a couple of community members like toastcfh (who has never gotten back to me in over three weeks and kinda hurt my feeling) and Regaw who I know is busy doing his cruise ship gig. So now I'm reaching out to the general public, please someone help either build one for me which I will donate for or point me in a direction to start myself. Thank you for reading my post :).
[General Questions and Answers] lohp75:
This is sad, 62 views and nobody can say anything hmmmmm.
[General Questions and Answers] lohp75:
Mod, please delete thread, thank you.
[General Questions and Answers] dlsolo:
Did you ever find any help on this?
[Xperia Play General] Lono9885:
Hi all

HAve all the kof games working perfectly on Tiger 3.0.3 except 2003.

I've got hold of every version of this rom i could find from various places and none work properly.

know the game works as i've seen it running on a youtube vid albeit the bootleg 2004 version. But i;ve ried this too.

All versions load up as my other roms, white screen then flashes into the start sequence, except fpr kf2003 there is badly corrupted graphics, missing sprites and just general chaos going on.

Does anyone know if there is a working version around or is it not my roms that are to blame?

Anyone who has it working please pm me more info or something as its driving me nuts. SNK v capcom works fine!

Cheers

Adam
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] testadeferro:
Here is something to repair your bootloader after a FOTA update and phone iIn the package you have flash tool and the files you need.

Just unzip to a folder and then use flash tools.

The needed files are in the right folders.

After this you should have your phone fully back for a fresh rom install.

Use wotanserver to flash a full custom rom of your choice.

http://www.mediafire.com/?h2dwrz18mujx765
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Karl.A.C:
it exactly for these files

is compatible with other firmware?

file (Xperia_2011_Range_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf) that function does?, I think that fixes an error
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] testadeferro:
for all xperia range
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Karl.A.C:
Please can you explain better for neophytes, as I understand many do not
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] testadeferro:
There´s not much to explain, this .sin and ftf files repair the damage bootloader and the trim area.

If you ´re unable to start phone after a fota update with unlocked bootloader.

Just plug the phone and connect it pressing back button in your xperia neo and press flash on the flashtool. And voila you have you phone live again.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Karl.A.C:
Thanks, now if I understand it, since I have opened the bootloader release your contribution if you ever need it

regards
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] galileo_n:
TNX

It works!!! TY!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] testadeferro:
It´s good to be helpfull man, fota brick is a serious issue. I´m glad to share this. Don´t forget to click on thanks buttom.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] dydbg:
Thank you very much for this. It helped me to restore my brothers Neo that got screw-up after unsuccessful FOTA update.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] arn01805:
Tried it on my MT15i NEO that got bricked after FOTA yesterday, but doesn't work for me.

I managed to get the 2 files flashed, after, i use wotan to restore latest firmware.

When I try to turn the phone on after this process, only red led flashes 3 times.

SEUS and SE Companion tells me I have software that isn't updatable.

Any other idea's to get my phone back alive?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] testadeferro:
If you flash the files and wotan recognises your phone and flash´t then your phone is ok.

Try to flash´t first with any 2.3.2 stock rom.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] arn01805:
Just used wotan to flash 2.3.2 - 3.0.A.2.181 ROM, but problem stays the same.

After pressing the power button, only the led flashes red 3 times and nothing else happens.

Starting in flash programming mode is difficult too(the back button while connecting the USB). I guess 1 time in 50 tries I get a green led and flashing begins, other times it's just a quick red blink and unrecognised USB device.

I can't access the fastboot blue led mode anymore too (holding menu while connecting USB)

Are there some other options that I can try?

Edit:

Finally got it working after leaving the phone alone to the laptop for half an hour.. Phone just started to boot out of itself.. Very slowly.. it stayed on the SE boot logo for about 5 minutes. After restart and upgrade to latest stock with companion; it works okay again.

Thanks for helping me out!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] testadeferro:
I´m glad your phone is back, try to update it normally now to 2.3.4 and see if the blue lite is back.

Give us here in forum your feedback because this may be helpfull to other users.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] arn01805:
I updated to 2.3.4 with SE companion software already and all seems to work okay!

Just tested the blue led/fast boot mode and it works again too.

This is the first and last time i'll do a FOTA upgrade without reading the forum! :-)

Thanks again
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] kirbygonzalo:
works for me...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] s3-f4n:
This is by far the best tool for all of us.

Great job and THANK YOU for this :)

My phone is back :)

P.S.after i use the first tool (loader.sin in my case) i made upgrade on wotanserver with 4.0.2.A.0.42 kernel 2.6.32.9 generic german 2.3.4 (it is only version woking for us)

DO NOT TRY UPDATE WITH PC COMPANION it will brick your phone again (only if you have unlockbootloader)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] thx84:
Thank you for this post! It saved my Neo after I tried the ICS rom...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] uvedovle:
It worked for me, thanks.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ando_uk:
this just recovered a supposedly faulty xperia play off ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160753314044?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

cheers :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] moheysaleh:
hello

i bricked my neo v by flashing a wrong kernel

i downloaded fota unbrick and opened flash tool. it says i should hold the back button while connecting the usb but when i do so the led becomes green. nothing else happens! the phone doesn't turn on, flashtool doesn't recognize it, and the screen doesn't turn on. the led just stays green!

help plz :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Madfysh:
Phone shouldn't turn on and same goes for screen.

You need to install drivers. Not sure if this version of flashtool contain drivers. If not, go to main flashtool thread and download latest flashtool which will have drivers.

Besides, if you flash wrong kernel, simply flash another one, no need to do this.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] moheysaleh:
flashtools tells me to press the back button as i'm connecting the phone via usb so that it would go into flash mode. the problem is that the phone is not going into flash mode nor fastboot mode! the flashtool can't recognize the phone, nor does pc companion.

I can't flash another kernel or do anything because the pc can't see the phone! I have the right ADB drivers and everything!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] cbsoul:
Sorry about my english because some times i don´t know express myself.

I have the same problem with a wt19, but i don´t know if this method can help me to unbrick my phone. Someone can tell me if this works for me.

Thank you.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] fix21:
thanks dude you gonna help many peoples keep going ;P
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] corvo3md:
Works Fine

Here is something to repair your bootloader after a FOTA update and phone iIn the package you have flash tool and the files you need.

Just unzip to a folder and then use flash tools.

The needed files are in the right folders.

After this you should have your phone fully back for a fresh rom install.

Use wotanserver to flash a full custom rom of your choice.

Thanks a lot, it works fine for me.:victory:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] munzirhussein:
Thank You! :) It worked for me as well! :thumbup:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Yoda_steel:
You saved me with Fota Unbrick, thank you thank you thank you :victory:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ashrafwolf:
hey guys

i unlocked my boot loader using SE official method

but i want to use FOTA or SEUS again so do i have to brick my phone first using FOTA then use this method

or

should i unlock my BL then use FOTA

btw i don't want to use wotan servers so i was hoping if i could use flashtool to flash a new rom .
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Madfysh:
Erm, I think you misunderstood something, this is used IF and AFTER you brick your phone using FOTA.

Why should you brick your phone on purpose and then used this method? :)

Using this before you do FOTA, won't save you from brick :)

relock bootloader before using SEUS or PCC.

You can use flashtool without relocking. Flashtool can flash locked/unlocked/re-locked/whatever..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ashrafwolf:
wow, thanks for fast response :)

i already used flashtool but then i got back to my old "nandroid backup" coz i couldn't find any multilingual stock ROM

so if i relock before using SEUS will my phone be on the safe side ?

another question i want to know if i can download ROMS from wotan server as a .tft so i can flash it manually using flashtool ?