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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
if you are not familiarized with windows 7 drivers management (install, uninstall, replace, etc)

then you really need to try with ANOTHER fresh PC

your PC has a severe case of "mixed drivers" :D

please tell us how it goes
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
that's a windows user limitation on your PC

you need to have administrator priviledges

try on another computer or change your user priviledges or log on as adimnistrator
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
i am flashed my mobile with ICS 6.1.A.0.452 {1257-3740} Generic CH using u r tutorial and my BOOTLOADER is locked and i need to go back to Ginger bread how to downgrade back to Gingerbread ......i don't have any backup ftp file of my Gingerbread
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nosuchnick:
guys, how do i turn off MTP mode in xperia s? it doesnt have the connection type option as did arc or arc s
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nosuchnick:
i finally managed to turn it off and flashed, but this time i keep getting this message about unknown sources and usb debugging...i m supposed to turn off the phone before starting flashing and unplug the cable, but the problem is that when i unplug the cable i lose usb connection type... how to get over this?

24/059/2012 23:59:08 - INFO - Connected device : LT26

24/059/2012 23:59:08 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A

24/059/2012 23:59:08 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.7 / kernel version : 2.6.35.11-307005+

24/059/2012 23:59:55 - INFO - Selected LT26_6.1.A.0.452_Generic_CH_1257-3740_.ftf

24/059/2012 23:59:55 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

24/059/2012 23:59:55 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

25/000/2012 00:00:04 - INFO - Device disconnected

25/000/2012 00:00:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

25/000/2012 00:00:55 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

25/000/2012 00:00:55 - INFO - Reading device information

25/000/2012 00:00:56 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

25/000/2012 00:00:56 - INFO - Start Flashing

25/000/2012 00:00:56 - INFO - Flashing loader

25/000/2012 00:00:58 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de72 - Version : R5C004 / Bootloader status : ROOTED

25/000/2012 00:00:58 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check

25/000/2012 00:00:59 - INFO - Ending flash session

25/000/2012 00:00:59 - INFO - Flashing finished.

25/000/2012 00:00:59 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot

25/000/2012 00:00:59 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings

25/000/2012 00:00:59 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

25/013/2012 00:13:34 - INFO - Device disconnected
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jesus_io:
Do I lose the 3G upgrade my phone?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
You needed to save a copy of your original FTF or at least take note of the customization version in order to search for a copy

You can go to the firmwares compilation thread to check if somebody from your region has shared his firmware
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
why do you want to do that?

this guide doesn't mention MTP changes

if you want to change MTP mode to other mode do a search,

I have seen a thread with an app to change the internal SD connection type somewhere around here
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
I don't see the problem

This is the exact same message I got after flashing finished, and it's OK

After this message appears, just disconnect the USB cable and power on your phone, as I wrote in the guide

What's the problem??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
This has already been asked (by another mexican...) and answered

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] haithamkhc:
Thank you soon much you don't know how much I have been waiting for this. I am loving it so far. I so smooth And delicious
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
I found a post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1692631 which has my country firmware should i download that ftp and flash or some other steps need to be followed
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
nothing different, just download the FTF and flash it this same way using this guide :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
Thanks a lot for the reply :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nosuchnick:
yeah, the process seems to have been completed succesfully, then i unlpug the phone and turn it on and....nothing...the phone still says theres a new system upgrade...it still is in version 73 plus

"25/000/2012 00:00:59 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings"

isnt this an error?

as for usb debugging and mtp mode, flashtool says the phone must be in MSC mode with usb debugging checkhed and i can only do this while the phone is plugged with the cable...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
No, no error, that's a suggestion Flashtool makes after every flash

what phone are you flashing ??

You say the flashing completes fine but your firmware is the same ?? That makes no sense :eek:

hmmm... Maybe you are flashing the wrong FTF, maybe you are flashing the same FTF firmware you aready have installed

Try downloading the correct ICS FTF firmware again and read the guide carefuly again

With Xperia S "MTP" and "debugging" are not required, many people have flashed with this method, it has been tested and confirmed
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dSayonarab:
Already pressed the Thanks button, but thanks again anyway. Now running CH 6.1.A.0.452, smooth as butter (GPU UI rendering, where have you been all my rather short Android usership life...)!

Glad I didn't have to root.

I hit a few errors, mostly solved them by sighing, waiting to see if anything was happening, unplugging the phone, plugging it back in, then letting Flashtool do it's magic again. I would post the log if... I'd remembered to save it... instead of rushing off to play with ICS... :o
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kainv:
That's false information. PC Companion or OTA update will NOT wipe user data when upgrading to ICS.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
Are you talking about MINOR updates or the ICS update ??

PC Companion warns about backing up your data before flashing ICS

(thoug I can't confirm myself because I'm bootloader-unlocked)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] take55:
hi, please help me guys!

i tried to flash it following the instruction but at some point it broke off and now it won't boot anymore. when turning it on the notification light flashes green for a moment and then the sony logo comes and then it gets stuck.

i'd appreciate any help! :highfive:

here is the command lines from flashtool:

25/026/2012 20:26:35 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

25/026/2012 20:26:35 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.8.6.0 built on 2012-06-13 08:08:54

25/026/2012 20:26:35 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them

25/026/2012 20:26:40 - INFO - Device disconnected

25/041/2012 20:41:54 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

25/051/2012 20:51:43 - INFO - Device disconnected

25/059/2012 20:59:45 - INFO - Selected LT26_6.1.A.0.452_Generic_CH_1257-3740_.ftf

25/059/2012 20:59:45 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

25/000/2012 21:00:09 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

25/000/2012 21:00:20 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

25/000/2012 21:00:20 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

25/000/2012 21:00:21 - INFO - Reading device information

25/000/2012 21:00:21 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

25/000/2012 21:00:21 - INFO - Start Flashing

25/000/2012 21:00:21 - INFO - Flashing loader

25/000/2012 21:00:23 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de72 - Version : R5C004 / Bootloader status : ROOTED

25/000/2012 21:00:23 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check

25/000/2012 21:00:23 - INFO - Flashing partition-image.sin

25/000/2012 21:00:26 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin

25/000/2012 21:00:30 - INFO - Flashing fotakernel.sin

25/000/2012 21:00:34 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_2.sin

25/000/2012 21:00:37 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_1.sin

25/000/2012 21:00:39 - INFO - Flashing amss_fsg.sin

25/000/2012 21:00:40 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin

25/000/2012 21:00:44 - INFO - Flashing system.sin

25/000/2012 21:00:51 - INFO - Ending flash session

25/000/2012 21:00:51 - ERROR - S1 Header checksum Error

25/000/2012 21:00:51 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

25/000/2012 21:00:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] coderWinAmper:
Thanks for this thread! I followed the instructions, everything went exactly as stated and the phone now purrs like a kitten, with freshly sharpened claws.

Talk about handing Sony Mobiles asses back to them, and especially this "possibly upgrade sometime in the next couple of decades using some cheezy random SI" ****...

Good job! Fooking good job!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nosuchnick:
all right, today i figured out hte MTP mode and tried flashing a different firmware on a different computer...still nothing...btw, how long is the flashing supposed to take? mine takes only 3 seconds...is that possible?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
"Header checksum error" means the file you are flashing is not OK, you may have a CORRUPTED downloaded file, beware

My recommendation is: delete the bad FTF firmware and download the ICS FTF firmware again
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
3 seconds? impossible

Mine takes some minutes to flash

My recommendation: uninstall flashtool completely, delete the flashtool folder, download flashtool again, try
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] akhil201:
Cannot install flashtool setup windows version why?? it say (Flashtool is not installed The installation will be aborted and have ok option) what to do??

can i update my phone its 2.3.7 android and build number is 6.0.A.3.75??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] akhil201:
NOTICE 4: The internal SD card contents will NOT be deleted but everything else inside your phone will be reseted to factory defaults because this is a major update, so do a backup if you want to keep call logs, SMS etc. I only backup my SMS and Whatsapp messages, google backed up everything else because I had the backup option activated in settings

I HAVE LOOSE ALL MY CONTACTS GAMES APPLACATION ALSO ****KKKK
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
If you had the backup option enabled in settings

then just give your phone some time to sync with google servers and your contacts, calls, settings and most apps wil be automatically reinstalled by google
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adz14:
del
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shoz_on4u:
Yes it is but will take time I jst did it and everything is as it was on GB.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mailtojatinder:
Thanks Bro...u rock...I am loving ICS before the Sony thinks I deserve it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adz14:
yes it worked thanks, but how to restore the apps? My internal memory restored my pictures and music but no apps.. ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
don't blame me, google restored most of my apps automatically, but not all of them

one hint: go to play.google.com, log in and go to "my android applications"

from there you can see everything you have installed, and you can order to re-install them to your phone
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adz14:
yes i know that but I also have to re-download them first! I can see all my apps that I purchased before but isnt there a way to get them all at once :( ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
I don't think so...

mine took a couple of hours downloading and installing stuff after first boot, then I rebooted and it kept installing more of my old apps
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jmphillips89:
How do i roll back to Non-ICS? My countries update hasn't come out yet, can i do it through PC Companion?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
You need to flash the FTF file of your previous software

This has been discussed already
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jmphillips89:
Sorry, must have missed it. Cheers.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] larrymonsoon:
Backing up

Sorry full noob here!

Just a quick question before I install. Is a full backup through sony companion (dbk file) sufficient if I want to install the official local release down the track or do I have to backup firmware or ftf file as well?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
Backup tje full FTF firmware only if you plan to go back to gingerbread, otherwise just backup your user data
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] larrymonsoon:
I don't plan on going back to gingerbread, I just want to be able to update to the Australian version once sony release it here. So would my sony companion back up be ok?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] riax2k:
My Girldfriend got a brand new Xperia S and updated it this way here right out of the box.

But: Is it a known Problem of the Xperia S or of this Firmware that, while phoning you hear some background noise?

i mean, it sounds like ur radio with ur cell phone near it.

Did i get a Bad Phone which needs to be repaired?

Is it a common Problem of the Xperia S?

Is it know problem of this firmware?

I got a HTC One S and i got no background noise at all.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] take55:
@gtrab: thx for your adivse. i reinstalled flashtool (incl. update) and redownlaoded the CH-firmaware from some other hoster but same probem again. it stops, this time just saying:

26/021/2012 10:21:17 - ERROR -

26/021/2012 10:21:17 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

i really don't know any further. first time the situation gets so awkward. looks like i bricked it! :crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zahashingo123:
worked

thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] akhil201:
One more [GUIDE FOR NOOBS] how to root plz :P
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nosuchnick:
finally managed to flash my xperia s...unistalling flashtool and drivers and updates worked...my new phone works like a charm now...thanks guys...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
this has been discussed before

if you want to go back to your original version, then you need a copy of your original version FTF to flash it with flashtool

I posted a link to a guide about how to make a FTF copy of your current Firmware
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
I've never had that problem
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
bricked ?

please ellaborate

do a cold reset to see if it boots

if you can enter flashmode it is not bricked

try with another PC
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] take55:
it does not boot. When pressing the On-button the notification light flashes green shortly and then nothing else happens. I can connect via USB to my PC in Flash mode but everytime the flash procedure is stopped with an error.

Previously I had a Generic .73 Rom. I had opened the bootloader and flashed the DooMKernel to get root. I had done a hard reset in preparation of the ICS-upgrade...

PS: what is a cold reset? pressing Vol + and Power button for 5 seconds? if I do that nothing happens
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] AndroBoz:
Is this working with 3 Italy?

With european versions of the old firmware we got a problem with National Roaming (H3G Italy), and it's a very annoying bug.

So if anyone can test if it works with this Firmware it would be appreciate.

Italian: verificare il funzionamento con il roaming TIM di 3. :cowboy:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
Cold or hard reboot = VOL DOWN + POWER for 15 secs

It will vibrate once at 10 secs, KEEP HOLDING till it vibrates 3 times at 15 secs

Report back
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] element800:
Okay, I have the yellow tint issue ;( should I keep this firmware or just reflash the normal one for my warranty?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] take55:
OK, thanks! :good:

Will do that tonight when I am back from work...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
It's your shot ;) I'd change it for a pristine one
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] take55:
Ok, gtrab, I finally made it! I installed everything on my old laptop and it worked out... Thx so much for your assistance! :highfive:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] smallz2k:
Tip

For me all the file shares were saying anything from 1-6hrs, I tried downloading the 'torrent' download option (I use utorrent anyway but that is what popped up) anyway, downloaded in less than 5mins. :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skywirepteltd:
Dear gtrab,

Can i unlock bootloader and root my device since i've updated from the Official ICS 6.1.A.0.452 Firmware?

P/S : Please direct me to right topic if my question is ineligible over here.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gtrab:
only if your phone came with the option to unlock it (bootloader unlock: "yes" in the serivice menu)

flashing a new version of android won't change that

more info here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Vijaymg:
Hi gtrab

Hi gtrab,

Ur post was excellent. I've updated ICS without any issues.

Thanks,

Vijay
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rian18:
so now ive updated to ics and root is gone :S please write in the 1st post: root will be lost with this update..

any rooted tft around cont. ics?
[HTC Sensation] Mesaman2012:
I wanted to download the most recent up to fate Rom version of cm9 nightlies but everytime that I try to download it I get an error http 404.has anyone else had this problem.Do you know of a way around this for I can download cm9 nightlies. :)
[HTC Sensation] TamCore:
http://jenkins.cyanogenmod.com/job/android/3176/
[HTC Sensation] Mesaman2012:
So is there something wrong with cm9 nightlies normal download page?
[HTC Sensation] realsis:
Must be An error right now in the download page. Hope this helps. ,:-)
[HTC Sensation] Mr-YC:
http://get.cm/?device=pyramid

this? working fine for me
[HTC Sensation] Mesaman2012:
Does anyone know if you can overclock the cm9 nightlies Rom over 1188 MHz and the camcorder will still work? :)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] affiatic:
Just looking for some opinions and advise here. Got my attic on Craigslist about 6 months back. Was plagued with reboots and having to pull battery a lot. Unlocked it and started flashing anything and everything trying to fix (roms, radios, kernels, cm7, cm9 etc) . Finally settled on neutrino. But still rebooted and froze. Installed wakelock and now works fine. Just found out phone is still under warranty with Motorola. Should I send back or live with wakelock not letting my phone go into deep sleep.

And my wife's attic was also bought off Craigslist. Hers worked great until last update (she is on pure unmolested stock not even ROOTED). Now it reboots, constantly disconnects from wifi, proximity censor issues. Should I send hers back now or wait and hope next update fixes.

My warranty up in October hers in November.

UPDATED: WIFES FIXED. NEED TO GET MINE TO STOCK
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaiokold:
I would use the warranty.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] affiatic:
On both. I am pretty sure will send hers in. Mine being unlocked worries me a bit. Is going to suck using old backflip while phone gets repaired. Bought these cash so no contracts but from what I have read Motorola will service without receipts.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elbscorp:
I would try warranty on locked non-rooted phone. My personal opinion is if you root and unlock it is your problem.We all know(or at least should) the risks that are involved.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] affiatic:
I briefly read the warranty. If I remember correctly they don't cover damage done by using other software. And since I had the prob before the software didn't cause prob. Oh and how did you get a straighttalk logo. I don't remember it being an option. 45 unlimited* rocks

Nevermind found straighttalk. Of course after I buy 2 e71's. Just for the sims they start selling them for like 15$…oh well
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elbscorp:
If you try to send it in the worst they can say is no.Watch tethering and/or laptop dock usage, I have recently received calls from Straight Talk about my data usage.Last month they throttled my data so much the last two weeks that pandora wouldn't even load.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] affiatic:
I haven't tethered since my alltel days. Then Verizon got ahold of them. Had to go with straighttalk. Saves me about 60$ a month on my not smart Verizon plan with 2 phones
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyWRX:
I'm pretty much in the same situation. How did you get the info on the Motorola provided warranty? Thanks
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaelanT:
Send both in under warranty. When you unlock the bootloader is states "MAY" void warranty. I haven't heard of anyone yet being refused warranty for an unlocked bootloader. To the contrary, the forums are full of people having no issues. Some people have received replacement phones which they cannot unlock however, so it seems Motorola is trying to prevent anyone in the future unlocking again.

---------- Post added at 01:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:59 PM ----------

Google is your friend:

https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/82507/p/30,6720,7898/session/L3RpbWUvMTM0MDM4NDQwOS9zaWQvZVVtREJqX2s%3D
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigb252:
Send in both. Turnaround time with Motorola is actually quite fast, and they should have them two or 3 days max.

I sent in my bootloader unlocked Atrix already (digitizer issues) , but I did use a method found here on XDA to hide the unlocked text from the boot screen.

Good luck.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] affiatic:
Sending in wife's soon. I may try a factory reset with hers first. Forgot that I haven't tried that since they updated. I don't mess with her phone much. I am going to get mine back to stock and send it in when hers gets back (only have one backup phone)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] affiatic:
Factory reset didn't help. Sent in. It arrived at motorepair friday
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrism.brunner:
Send in both.

On the unlocked one, just flash back to stock. Very simple. Takes 5 minutes. Hides the unlocked text, and "re-locks" the bootloader.

Did that for mine, and Motorola replaced it.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rancur3p1c:
What's the warranty lemgth on these?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrism.brunner:
One year, but the service rep told me that on this issue if it is not to long over they warranty it anyway.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] affiatic:
Sent in wife's phone. It should be back tomorrow. A bit anxious to see if it was fixed or replaced or still messed up. Will post after tested
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrism.brunner:
You can check the service status on the website and it will tell exactly what they did regarding your case.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jediknightbrodie:
Good guy moto

I had to send mine in for warranty repair once, I didn't read about the proper way to unlock the bootloader back in the day. Even while rooted with a custom ROM they did a warranty replacement. Hopefully yours comes back okay with no issues.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] affiatic:
well the wife's phone is back today. still has same issues. the ones i know of are not connecting to wifi without rebooting. proximity sensor issues. and there is a error force close message that keeps coming up. gues I call moto tomorrow. Back to repair shop in mexico hurray:silly:
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrism.brunner:
If you can find any dead spots with the touch screen, that is another big issue with the atrix.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] affiatic:
stock

i fixed the wifes with a factory reset in recovery. dont know why it didnt work without using recovery and dont care. what do I have to do to mine to get it to stock. I have searched but am getting confused. I was on 4.5.91 att USA before i unlocked. I have the fruitcake. is that good enough. I know it will not get rid of "unlocked text" Does that matter. The fastboot stuff scares me a little. I am not sure which file I need and am afraid of bricking. Any help is appreciated.

WOW MADE IT BACK. UNLOCKED TEXT GONE. THAT WAS SCARY