yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
flashtool usb port custom kernels

I had a problem with usb when I flashed custom kernel. The X10 device ID had changed and the phone was not recognized by the OS and no drivers found.

The only way to resolve my issue was to edit the X10 adb driver inf file to add a device with the ID I found in the device control panel. Then I had to manually install drivers (which claimed to be unsafe and unsigned). I accepted anyway the installation and everything was back to normal.

Look in FlashTool\Drivers for X10 adb drivers.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Crowds:
Hummm...so it seams that Z's kernel bring his phone ID? That could be a problem...

Thks for that info;)
[Sony Cross-Device General] agentJBM:
I believe z mentioned this problem in one of the bootloader bypass threads. Surprised it has taken this long to make it to this thread. I would have posted it, but I haven't messed with the kernel yet.
[Sony Cross-Device General] js2021:
i have the same problem i have bitdefender on windows 7 64bit, i tried the tool on my sisters computer which also runs the exact same copy of windows 7 64bit it works only difference is she has avg on the computer. I also tried another computer with 7 64bit with bitdefender doesnt work.
[Sony Cross-Device General] js2021:
it works in safemode with networking. so anyone getting a error trying to run the flash tool , go into safe mode and it will work fine.
[Sony Cross-Device General] reptayl:
right-click on bitdefender (from the watch corner) and select Game Mode ON. And it will work...and you don't have to go in safe mode..or any other things...
[Sony Cross-Device General] js2021:
thanks ill remember that for next time
[Sony Cross-Device General] waz000000:
any chance of including the play?

cheers
[Sony Cross-Device General] svenk919:
I'm opting for the play to, the bootloader is unlockable.
[Sony Cross-Device General] anantshri:
any suggestion if i can run this flashtool or if any alternative is availalble in linux for baseband flashing.
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
java -jar x10flasher.jar

or WINE?
[Sony Cross-Device General] anantshri:
Thanks for the tip DooMLord,

Prelim check

1) Plug in Phone USB debugging on.

2) run java -jar x10flasher.jar

3) Interface runs however on checking ASK ROOT PERMS error is given that please connect your phone.

Note : reminds me of the old error that's common in linux if ADB server is started by non root user.

so correct steps.

1) sudo adb start-server

2) now plug in phone usb debugging on

3) run java -jar x10flasher.jar

4) ASK root Perms <- root permission granted.

Thanks once again to DooMLord for the tip..

Will try working on it and see if other stuff also works...

now only thing that is not working on linux is SEUS... and i don't think there is a chance that it will soon.
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
ah great!!!

does baseband flashing work?
[Sony Cross-Device General] anantshri:
was just checking the same rather struggling with the same.

baseband flashing doesn't worked giving error of USBFLASH not in system/java path looks like i might actually need a replacement of USBFLASH.dll for proper working in linux...

anyone any idea does this rings any bell to anyone ....
[Sony Cross-Device General] agentJBM:
@Androxyde,

There is an awful lot of people complaining all over the forums that the newer Flash Tool versions 0.2.6+ are not working on Windows 7.

Any ideas to help these people? Just saying. :-)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Lofwyr:
I´m always using Flash Tool on Windows 7 64bits without a single problem.
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
i have been using FT v0.2.6+ on 3 comps (win7 32bit) without any issues...
[Sony Cross-Device General] highaltitude:
Well I get the JVM error no matter what I do. I have Bit Defender, and I have 64bit Windows 7. No versions of FT work, past the 0.2.3 version on my system.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Eugene1991:
Flashtool 0.2.8 works fine on my Win 7 64Bit..

Never tried 0.2.9 though..
[Sony Cross-Device General] agentJBM:
I don't have any issues either, but people keep posting their issues, including flashing baseband and root or nothing working beyond 0.2.3.

The reason I brought it up is no one of stature ever seems to address their posts (except this time :). I have tried to help some of them, but I am not a highly technical guy. I've learned what I know from xda.

Edit: Don't know if this helps.... Could it be due to a setting or needing adb and path set up right? I remember having to disable something or change permissions on my PC at one time, but that could have been my old XP.
[Sony Cross-Device General] flex96:
hey I wanted to flash my phone with flashtool 0.2.9.1

i wanted to flash your X10i_2.0.2.A.0.24_Generic ftf file on my x10 mini pro

but after it say Start Flashing

it says ERROR Flashing apported

what goes wrong can you help me please
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
Flashtool 0.2.6 and up

I see a lot of posts about the flashtool under linux :-)

Everything should work, except flashing (complete ROM or baseband) and there will be no way until someone will rewrite the SE windows DLL into a linux SO library. The only way to make it working under linux is into a Virtual Machine or maybe under wine emulation.

Now about those having a java heap problem, I will soon release a new version to correct it.

Actually since 0.2.6 I increased VM parameters -Xms and -Xmx to give more memory to java VM. Computers low in ressources can then run into a problem of java heap
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
X10i_2.0.2.A.0.24_Generic ftf is not for x10 mini/pro.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
New flashtool launcher for testing (case of VM heapsize error)

Here is a new exe launcher.

If those having VM heapsize problem could test it and tell me if they still have a problem, it would be great

The exe contained in the zip file replace X10FlashTool.exe contained in the FlashTool folder.
[Sony Cross-Device General] i_rakov:
I'm getting this message after I bothered to check the drivers, since I couldn't connect to the phone

ERROR - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_212E&MI_01\6&44174BC&0&0001 : Driver Error

Anyone have any clue as to what to do about this?

Any help appreciated, thanks.
[Sony Cross-Device General] highaltitude:
I finally got it to work! I extracted the 0.2.9 version then overwrote the flashtool.exe in the folder. Works so far. I have not flashed anything yet though.
[Sony Cross-Device General] highaltitude:
Doesnt seem to find my phone, and then the phone wont stay in flash mode for long either.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
You have to turn your phone into flash mode only when the flashtool asks you to do it.

In the log screen you will see the search loop running. If it doesn't find it, then it is a problem of drivers. Install these drivers : FlashTool\drivers\ggsetup-2.2.0.10.exe
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
Try to install these drivers :

Flashtool\drivers\ggsetup-2.2.0.10.exe
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
suggestion for future versions of flashtool...

in the future versions can u display the ftf file name selected during flashing process/after flashing process is over..
[Sony Cross-Device General] tomnickell:
Re: Flashtool BETA version 0.2.9.1

I recently used this to debrand my ATT Xperia X10. Working very good on 2.1 now. Will probably soon root and install a version of 2.2.

Thank you all very much for all the work you put into this!
[Sony Cross-Device General] CAYCE_VII:
THANK YOU! I have a mac so I run Windows 7 Ultimate in parallels but I always had a black screen when I used flash tool, this did fix most of it, but I still get a black screen when I use decryption wizard...
[Sony Cross-Device General] highaltitude:
I was specifically having the JVM Heapsize error, and I can now say that this version (from Androxyde's post back a page) works great. I have now flashed BB .52, then to .55 I am no longer getting that error! Thanks alot!
[Sony Cross-Device General] tiwey:
ok guys i accdidentally messed up my phone today. i was on CM7 and used trips kernel zip to go back to stock (the bts file). well i didn't think about it at the time and it replaced the chargemon file and everything else. so now it goes to the sony ericsson bootscreen and stalls.

not a big deal, all i have to do is reflash to stock, root, install xrecovery and reflash, problem is im at school, with my laptop but i don't have flashtool installed on it. the school computer blocks multiupload, rapidshare, mediafire ect. and so i can't download to a usb to install on my computer, would it be possible for someone to email me flashtool, and any stock 2.2 firmware so i can make it work again...i really need it to work again. if you can, and it would be GREATLY appreciated, please let me know and i'll PM my email to you.

thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
Nothing better than playing with your phone at school ? lol ;-) poor boy ... :-D
[Sony Cross-Device General] Nimche:
I am trying to pull Xperia Arc firmware. it does decrypt the files from SEUS and then tried to bundle it up but it gets stuck on "Adding loader.sin to the bundle" Bin4ry said there is arc loader.sin in there but I didn't know which one. Is it E15?

Could someone with knowledge of decrypting rom help me a bit? THnaks
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
It is LT15.sin
[Sony Cross-Device General] Nimche:
I downloaded the latest file from here but its not in the package or I am missing it. Could you please provide the file. Thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] oskar_andrez:
Can't update to 2.1

Hello guys,

I have a problem, every time I try to flash the 2.1 firmware to my x10a it says I need to unplug the phone, turn it on and then check settings to allow Unknown sources, but this option is not available for the att version, I remember I updated a friend's x10 some time ago, but i don't know if this is the only option to do the update or am I missing something? I really need your help, thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] G-FACE:
This message appears after the firm was flashed correctly. So probably you've succeeded flashing.
[Sony Cross-Device General] oskar_andrez:
no, I'm still in 1.6, check this log

20/031/2011 01:31:28 - INFO - Flashing loader

20/031/2011 01:31:28 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

20/031/2011 01:31:28 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on

20/031/2011 01:31:28 - INFO - Then go to application settings

20/031/2011 01:31:28 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
[Sony Cross-Device General] G-FACE:
I see.

And with att you don't have the functions?:

Settings/Application settings/Unknown sources

Settings/Application settings/Development/USB Debugging
[Sony Cross-Device General] oskar_andrez:
just debugging not Unknown sources
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
If you have an error, that's because the firmware you choosed is not for your device.

You cannot flash X10 firmwares on X10mini/pro or any other device than X10 to be more general
[Sony Cross-Device General] oskar_andrez:
I'm using this, let me know if this is not the correct one:

X10a_1.0_2_1_A_0_435.ftf
[Sony Cross-Device General] G-FACE:
If you've downloaded that from post #1 than there shouldn't be a problem.

He is a direct link if not: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=920746
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
Here it is (attached)
[Sony Cross-Device General] agentJBM:
Try a fresh ftf file download.... If you are having trouble with flashing AT&T X10a, here is a detailed step by step guide that should answer all your questions.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
[Sony Cross-Device General] jpminou:
This message appear usually if u didn't root ur device correctly and accept the superuser root permission on ur ph
[Sony Cross-Device General] agentJBM:
This has nothing to do with root. By reading the log, it was trying to flash but failed. The line turn on your phone and enable usb debugging and unknown sources is default, so that you can root. It appears regardless. Once you successfully flash generic firmware enabling usb debugging and unknown sources should not be a problem.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Danny Benavides:
This message appeared to me a couple of times when flash my cel, and was due to battery charge was underpowered.

Try charging the battery at least 50% and test again flashing.

Otherwise, the new version (0.2.9.1.) generates this kind of problem, I recommend downloading the previous verion (0.2.8) and try to load at least 50%.
[Sony Cross-Device General] moperi:
I'm getting errors when connecting to my arc:

23/036/2011 01:36:25 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
23/036/2011 01:36:30 - ERROR - Cannot identify your device. Found SO-01C while expecting X10, E10, U20 or E15 (read from ro.product.model from build.prop)
23/036/2011 01:36:30 - INFO - Selecting from user input

and then after selecting arc from the list:

23/036/2011 01:36:56 - ERROR - Unplug and replug your device to detect it

What should I do next? apparently only flash button is enabled.
[Sony Cross-Device General] a1exander:
Dont know if this has been asked before, but is this available for Linux (ubuntu) without Wine? :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
wht does the following say?

Settings -> About Phone -> Model number
[Sony Cross-Device General] moperi:
SO-01C. which is JP version of arc.
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
hmmm... time to get a new Flashtool version

@Androxyde

whts the ETA for the new FT version?

dont forget to include Play/NEO/Arc JP.(SO-01C)

also u can include the GingerBreak exploit for rooting!
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
I think a new version will be released within next week.
[Sony Cross-Device General] anantshri:
I asked it a few days ago.

its a java jar file.

java -jar x10flasher.jar will do the task

thinks to keep in mind

1) flashing won't work coz of missing usbflasher.dll

2) rooting and other functions work flawlessly.

I have been using 0.2.5 version without error however with latest version the dependency on jdom. SAX editor is not allowing me to run it on Linux.

another thing to keep in mind is that adb server should be started with root privileges.

i.e. before using flashtool open terminal and type sudo adb start-server

that should do..
[Sony Cross-Device General] teckhwee:
Are you able to make it support Xperia play? afew of us got our sets bricked and need a flash.....

I think what is posted here is whats extracted from SEUS......

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1041051

Credits to the poster.
[Sony Cross-Device General] indianl:
also works on prototype arc :)

Just wanted to say thanks and let you know that flashing also works on prototype units of Xperia arc! :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] moperi:
BTW I see LT15 in ro.semc.product.device though, is it maybe a good idea using it insead of ro.product.model perhaps?
[Sony Cross-Device General] peo306:
to all Flashtools users who have phone connection problem(when the flashtools say ur phone not connecting or unplug) just go n download SE pc companion n ur problem will solve bcoz u will get new driver

regards
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
Need Xperia Neo and Xperia Play loaders

Hi all,

For the flashtool to work fine with these two devices, I need the loader.sin from the xperia play and xperia neo (I already have the xperia arc one)

Thanks for your help
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
Arc & play have same loader.sin

So I guess even NEO will use the same..

sent from FreeX10_beta4+CM6 settings
[Sony Cross-Device General] redcapnet:
when i flash the .49 from .54, it gives me no service and the bb is unknown in setting?
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
which rom are u using?

if its a Froyo based rom use the following baseband patch: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1011608
[Sony Cross-Device General] redcapnet:
im using trip's miui 1.0.5 but to install the custom kernel i need the bb to be .49 and i tried to use that patch and download install the kernel but did not work
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
custom kernels need baseband 2.0.52
[Sony Cross-Device General] redcapnet:
ok, so to change bb you just put the file into the firmware folder and just flash it right?
[Sony Cross-Device General] venarez:
getting the same problem using both versions, both are enabled so this is frustrating to say the least, is there not just a zip i can use in xrecovery?

EDIT: ok so using 0.2.8 the only thing i did differently was turn my phone off and NOT take out the battery for 5 seconds before plugging it in holding back, for a second i was worried it hadn't worked (looked like flashtool had crashed) but i turned on the phone and presto baseband .54 woot (i also asked for debug level logs although i doubt that really did anything)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Bromsoket:
Hi,

Need some help here.

No matter what i do, i cant get flashtool to recognize my Xperia Arc.

it keep saying "Searching for Xperia"

I've tried several usb drivers and the included one (ggsetup-2.2.0.10)

still same problem.

PC Companion works fine, i can push files using ADB and i can flash using

Fastboot with no problems at all.

Im using flashtool 0.2.9.1 on a PC running Windows 7 32bit.

Regards
[Sony Cross-Device General] peo306:
try to use flash tool v 0.2.6
[Sony Cross-Device General] clbick3:
Okay I've had this problem before and I can't remember how I fixed it. When ever I try to connect my X10 in flash mode, the green light goes on for a bit, but then goes off and my phone boots normally. Please help. Much Appreciated.
[Sony Cross-Device General] tr0llica:
clbick3 :

start SEUS, choose x10, connect your phone in flash mode , but dont flash it just close SEUS, that way it will stay in flash mode
[Sony Cross-Device General] Bromsoket:
But does flashtool 0.2.6 support Xperia Arc?

It does not according to the changelog.

Where can i download version 0.2.6 ?

Thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] G-FACE:
There you go mate http://www.multiupload.com/Q2NRGI76JR
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
Switching off the antivirus (kaspersky) helped me...

sent from FreeX10_beta4+CM6 settings
[Sony Cross-Device General] vegetaleb:
Hello!

I messed with some system files (battery icons) on my Arc (unlocked and rooted).

I have flashed the image file given by bin4ry and everyhting went back to normal exept Market!

It will FC eveytime it install an app!

I have the ftf rom and I want to know if I will loose all my data if flash it via flashtool?
[Sony Cross-Device General] G-FACE:
The flash kills your data. Make a backup first!
[Sony Cross-Device General] Bromsoket:
Thanks, ill try later today :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
Can you post the log of you flashing session ?
[Sony Cross-Device General] 3rik:
T: Developers

Some extra info:

I tried the two ways to get in flash mode, back button pressed with and without SEUS

Flashtool:

X10 Flashing Tool

Version 0.2.3

Java Version 1.6.0_23

OS Version 5.1

By Bin4ry & eodille

You guys are my unique option, My carrier(Claro Peru) said that they do not offer update service trough SE, So Ii'l be stacked with 1.6.

Regards,

3rik
[Sony Cross-Device General] Bin4ry:
LoL ^^

you are trying to flash an X10a firmware to your mini Pro. Get a firmware for your device, thenn all will be good =)

Begin your search for firmware here:

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=723

Regards

Bin4ry
[Sony Cross-Device General] jujukos:
Hey... how to wipe userdata? :/
[Sony Cross-Device General] 3rik:
:o Thanks Bin4ry. so this are my first steps on android. I tough that the generic is a real generic :p.

now lets find the right F/W
[Sony Cross-Device General] hknsckn:
I'm going nuts.

Oh sorry... Hi;

I'm going directly into my problem. Sorry for my agression. :\

Whenever I try to open "X10FlashTool.exe", it creates a file named "error.log" which says:

"Error loading log4j properties file"

I've searched xda and google (which sent me xda again :P) and couldn't find any solutions.

there were two suggestions;

1- (from Bin4ry) trying whole process on another computer

2- Win7 64bit/32bit difference.

I tried all of them on following list;

1-My computer (win7 64bit)

2-Netbook (win7 32bit)

3-Another computer (win7 64bit)

4-An old laptop (win Xp 32bit)

All the same. I insalled jdk and jre 64/32 bit versions but nothing changed.

Please help, I'm out of computers. :D

I'll install Dualtouch damn thing -oh no, not damn- one day to my x10 if FlashTool allows. :p

EDIT:

also I tried non-gui version and it gave me same error on "cmd"

EDIT #2:

I created a "log4j.properties" file in the same directory with flashtool, error log changed;

"log4j:ERROR Could not read configuration file from URL [file:/C:/Users/Hakan/Desktop/x10/FlashTool/log4j.properties].

java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Malformed \uxxxx encoding.

at java.util.Properties.loadConvert(Unknown Source)

at java.util.Properties.load0(Unknown Source)

at java.util.Properties.load(Unknown Source)

at org.apache.log4j.PropertyConfigurator.doConfigure(PropertyConfigurator.java:525)

at org.apache.log4j.helpers.OptionConverter.selectAndConfigure(OptionConverter.java:483)

at org.apache.log4j.LogManager.<clinit>(LogManager.java:127)

at org.apache.log4j.Logger.getLogger(Logger.java:117)

at org.logger.MyLogger.<clinit>(MyLogger.java:14)

at gui.FlasherGUI.initLogger(FlasherGUI.java:90)

at gui.FlasherGUI.main(FlasherGUI.java:108)

at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)

at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)

at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)

at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)

at com.exe4j.runtime.LauncherEngine.launch(Unknown Source)

at com.exe4j.runtime.WinLauncher.main(Unknown Source)

log4j:ERROR Ignoring configuration file [file:/C:/Users/Hakan/Desktop/x10/FlashTool/log4j.properties].

Error loading log4j properties file"

something is missing I think... but... :\
[Sony Cross-Device General] blakwhite:
log4j error

"Error loading log4j properties file" here too.
[Sony Cross-Device General] olavxxx:
I did the same, clicked optimize.. Then it started rebooting by it self.

Could not enter the flash mode... the phone would reboot. I managed to do the clean, clean cache, etc. but it did not help.

I managed finally now to enter flash mode and am doing a repair on the phone.. just hope I havent lost everything now :/

All this for silly multitouch.. lol...

anyhow, this is how I managed to enter flash mode finally:

The middle key + power key = reboot

I let the usb be connected in the phone, then I used the middle key + power key, until it vibrates (means forced reboot).

Then fast!! Put the USB cable in another port than the one you used.. then wait some secs and it should work.. at least it did here.

I manged to do it three times..

To sum up:

1) let the usb cable be in the phone (since it's hard to plug fast!)

2) unplug the usb from the pc, remember which port (do not use the same port afterwards!)

3) hold middle key + power, wait for vibration

4) put usb cable in ANOTHER usb port in the pc..

5) wait... then it suddenly lights green

6) use repair in sonyericsson application

It seems it went ok for me now.. but I guess I lost everything now :P I'll see soon
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
log4j error

can you try to create a log4j.properties at the place it looks for in the error log with this content inside :

log4j.rootLogger=info, textarea

log4j.appender.textarea=org.logger.TextAreaAppender

log4j.appender.textarea.layout=org.apache.log4j.PatternLayout

log4j.appender.textarea.layout.ConversionPattern=%d{dd/mmm/yyyy HH:mm:ss} - %-5p - %m%n