yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Cross-Device General] ratyfu:
Hi,

When i click on "Check Drivers" FlashTool hangs at:

(Device.java:135) - List of ADB devices:

(Device.java:135) - List of ADB devices:

(yes, two times.)

In Task Manager I see two instances of ADB.exe running. If I kill one, it just reappears, if I kill both it doesn't. I have to force close FlashTool either way.

I wonder if I can still use the program, as everything else seems to work.

Also, I can access my devices via ADB.

Any ideas as to what's happening here? Google doesn't seem to give any answers.

I can't give any log, because the program is not responding, hence I can't click the button to save the log.

What I've tried so far:

- uninstalled all USB drivers

- downgraded flashtool

- updated java

- updated java sdk
[Sony Cross-Device General] ottawadad34:
Problem is that I cant get onto the market unless I login to my gmail account. I did notice though that when I went to flash my phone it was checked on wipe user data so I unchecked that and it worked :)

Thanks for taking the time to help me. Much appreciated
[Sony Cross-Device General] skydirt:
I am having the exact same problem as ottawadad34.

The APN settings are correct and I can access the web through my carries HSPA.

However, when I try to add my Google account, it tries to communicate with Google's server and times out after 3 mins and says this

" Can't establish a reliable data connection to the server. This could be temporary problem or your phone may not be provisioned for data services. If it continues, call Customer Care"

This is happening on my ;

Rogers 10a

FW Version: 2.1-update1

Baseband version: 2.1.54

Kernal version: 2.6.29

Build Number: 2.1.A.0.435

Any help would be great, thanks!
[Sony Cross-Device General] ottawadad34:
try doing what I did. Flash your phone to where you can login to gmail and then when you go to flash to the other build, uncheck wipe user data in the top right corner when the firmware option pops up
[Sony Cross-Device General] skydirt:
I have found out actually that the APN setting after flashing was wrong. It allows basic net access only. I got it to work by simply creating a new APN with Rogers settings. This worked without reflashing or doing anything else.

Name: Rogers Internet

APN: rogers-core-appl1.apn

Proxy: Not Set

Port: Not Set

Username: Not Set

Password: Not Set

Server: Not Set

MMSC: http://mms.gprs.rogers.com

MMS proxy: 10.128.1.69

MMS port: 80

MCC: 302

MNC: 720

APN Type: Not Set

This worked without reflashing or doing anything else.
[Sony Cross-Device General] ottawadad34:
How did you do that?
[Sony Cross-Device General] skydirt:
From Home Screen

Menu Button>Settings>Wireless&networks>Mobile networks>Access Point Names> Press Menu Button>New APN> enter info.

When you are done entering all info, Press Menu Button>Save

Then select it as your APN. Select/enter the other APN Press Menu Button>Delete
[Sony Cross-Device General] ottawadad34:
Thanks :) Will try it out
[Sony Cross-Device General] muratbaizhanov:
where can i find 0.2.3 flashtool? it can flash the *sin files...
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
The 0.2.5 can too ... you just have to create a bundle with your sin files before.

In Advanced menu -> Bundle creation -> point to the folder where your sin files are and add all the ones you want from left list to right list, give your bundle a identification (device, version, branding) and click OK. Once finished, press the flash button and you should have your bundle in the list with all sin files referenced in it :-)
[Sony Cross-Device General] muratbaizhanov:
wow =) thankx.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Nouatik:
im a swedish user, wich is the nordic firmware?

or can i use any firmware and still get my phone to make calls?
[Sony Cross-Device General] chiefy009:
Anyone got the .54 amss.sin?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Crowds:
i just saw this now...

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10667739/amss.sin
[Sony Cross-Device General] Tony_C:
Xrecovery 0.3

Any plans to update to new level?

EDIT: Downloading 0.2.6
[Sony Cross-Device General] Flo95:
Great tool.

Installed the latest firmware with this and rooted it, installed JIT and xRecovery in a few minutes with this tool.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
Yes, be patient :-)
[Sony Cross-Device General] ql4w0j7:
How to flash *.sin files with 0.2.6 ???
[Sony Cross-Device General] daante122:
thank you very much. the new version 0.2.6 is super good.

Greetings
[Sony Cross-Device General] sohaib17:
can you please make a mirror at mediafire.... cant download from these because of their country bandwidth restrictions...
[Sony Cross-Device General] diimaan:
you are the dude dude! ;)
[Sony Cross-Device General] verts77:
beta Flashtool try setting. But first remove the present Flashtool with Computer literacy.

download beta Flashtool : https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B16na89p5_q3MnB0dUZ5dDFvczA/edit
[Sony Cross-Device General] ratyfu:
There are much newer versions than that one.

Why should it work?
[Sony Cross-Device General] ratyfu:
Ok, apparently I'm too stupid. I've tried everything now and it just won't work. Installed it on my notebook, exact same thing happens. That is just weird.

Btw:

OS is Windows 7 64bit.

Device is Xperia Z2, Locked Bootloader, unrooted.

I can access my Z2 via ADB, even when starting it from C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib\
[Sony Cross-Device General] r0bilyn:
Have you run Flashtool as administrator?
[Sony Cross-Device General] ratyfu:
Yup. Also tried Flashtool 32-Bit and 64-Bit. Also installed a new user, etc.

The weirdest part is, that before first connecting my Z2 on the notebook, it ran through when I selected "check drivers".

I've found the solution:

Setting log level to info instead of debug.

I set up a fully working VM with Windows7 64 bit to see if the same happens, in order to be sure that it's not driver related and it did happen after setting log level to debug. Setting it back to info made it work again.

Doing the same on my original machine did the trick.

I wonder why nobody else ever encountered that error?!
[Sony Cross-Device General] abel_fidato:
Flashtool not running windows 7 64bit

It has been i long time since i used flashtool.Yesterday i tried using it and was running anymore.I tried updating it but still the problem exits.A log file was creted while try to run it.Attcahing the file here please guide me whats wrong.

Tried running as Administrator also
[Sony Cross-Device General] nasroed:
Why I can't install flashtool driver in mac. Not like as I know in windows, there's no such flashtool-driver.exe in dmg or pkg file in driver folder.

thx for help
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
No driver needed under macos
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
Issue with proxy settings in Firefox. Workaround disable Firefox proxy settings
[Sony Cross-Device General] RedSkyRoad:
I downloaded version .15 today and now it *****es about moving firmware to another folder when I open it. I cant get past this damn window. What should I do?
[Sony Cross-Device General] casouzaj:
Just move (attention: it's NOT a copy operation!) the files it tells you to!
[Sony Cross-Device General] RedSkyRoad:
Does not help at all. Tried it over and over and all possible folders specified and subfolders thereof... Back on .4
[Sony Cross-Device General] casouzaj:
Any ftf files remaining under C:\Flashtool\Firmwares? if so, either move them over or delete them.
[Sony Cross-Device General] coraxe:
I too am seeing this behavior on OS X. I've copied the contents to the specified folder but am unable to get past the message generated by the application.
[Sony Cross-Device General] kingvortex:
Don't copy the files. Move them like the dialogue tells you to. Nothing should be remaining in the original directories afterwards.

Sent from my C6603
[Sony Cross-Device General] ejstubbs:
I'm having severe driver problems with Flashtool 0.9.18.5.0 and my Z3 compact. I've installed the flashmode and fastboot drivers, the Shinano ADB drivers and the Z3 compact specific drivers. In fact I've installed

every

driver offered by Flashtool-drivers.exe.

When I connect my Z3C in fastboot mode, the first thing that happens is that Windows pops up a "Found new hardware Sony ADB interface" message. Flashtool then says:

ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.

ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.​

And then Windows asks me to install the ADB drivers. But AFAIK they're already installed - I installed them from the Flashtool-drivers.exe list. I can run adb from the command line with no problem, which suggests to me that the ADB drivers are there. And why does Windows think it needs ADB drivers anyway, when I'm connecting the phone in fastboot mode? (I know it's in fastboot mode because the blue LED is lit.)

Can anyone suggest what exactly might be causing this incredibly frustrating behaviour, and how to stop it?

(FWIW I'm running Flashtool on XP SP3, with driver signing checks disabled. My main machine is a Mac but I can't get Flashtool to run on that

at all

. I don't think Flashtool likes me...)
[Sony Cross-Device General] verts77:
Videos with subtitles in English, see everything clear action https://youtu.be/Scb2nfHL9IU?t=310
[Sony Cross-Device General] harrymason37:
Try to repair your phone using Sony pc companion, it's will install all the necessary drivers
[Sony Cross-Device General] Terepin:
I tried to flash firmware on my Z3 and this error showed up:

08/003/2015 18:03:01 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
08/003/2015 18:03:09 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z3 (D6603). FW release : 23.1.A.0.690_R2C. Customization : Customized CE1
08/003/2015 18:03:09 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
08/003/2015 18:03:40 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
08/003/2015 18:03:41 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
08/003/2015 18:03:41 - INFO - Reading device information
08/003/2015 18:03:41 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
08/003/2015 18:03:41 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
08/003/2015 18:03:41 - INFO - Start Flashing
08/003/2015 18:03:41 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
08/003/2015 18:03:41 - INFO - Checking header
08/003/2015 18:03:41 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
08/003/2015 18:03:41 - INFO - Ending flash session
08/003/2015 18:03:41 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 1 : Nesprávna funkcia.
08/003/2015 18:03:41 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
08/003/2015 18:03:41 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

What does it mean?
[Sony Cross-Device General] harrymason37:
Corrupted firmware
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
Try on another computer. If it also fails then it means your phone has a problem

Also try to repair using pccompagnon.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Terepin:
That things is brand new. It even smells from novelty!
[Sony Cross-Device General] harrymason37:
Download a new firmware, try to extract with winrar, if it works then that is a good file
[Sony Cross-Device General] benlm72:
Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked

Hi,

I'm trying to unlock my Xperia M. The services menu tells me that it can't be unlocked, flashtool tells me "Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked". So I suppose it's not possible but does the word "officially" mean that there's an unofficial way to do that ?

Thank's for yout help,

Benoît
[Sony Cross-Device General] harrymason37:
No.
[Sony Cross-Device General] benlm72:
I was afraid of that ! Thank's however.
[Sony Cross-Device General] eldrood:
Please help

When i start flashtools it comes a popup windowd that says move the contant in frimwires to .firmwire.

I have tried it it dont help

WHAT can i do???
[Sony Cross-Device General] casouzaj:
Make sure there's nothing left udner C:\Flashtool\Firmwares.
[Sony Cross-Device General] aidy.lucas:
Trying to get flashtool up and running on a hp pavilion dv6 laptop Windows 7 home edition. But it keeps saying drivers need installing from flashtool drivers folder but I have already installed them. Adb and fastboot drivers are installed. Adb is working but having trouble with mtp usb driver can't get it to work for love nor money. It was/still is working on my vaio laptop just fine never had a problem with any of it pc companion isn't working either. Anybody have any ideas, Would be greatly appreciated I have tried almost every thing I can think of including uninstalling and starting from scratch to no avail.:(

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[Sony Cross-Device General] r0bilyn:
Did you try running Flashtool as administrator?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Meloferz:
I have same issue using Mac OS

EDIT: SOLVED
[Sony Cross-Device General] aidy.lucas:
Yep tried Everything I can think of, including the different compatability modes installed 200+ updates to the replacement laptop thinking it may be that as was given the laptop on My vaio Vista laptop it all works like a charm but windows 7 doesn't wanna know so far. Also the firmware folder is empty as been unable to to use flashtool still having mtp driver Trouble too and p c companion still refuses to work

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[Sony Cross-Device General] bdithug:
I was wondering if someone could tell me if the following would be safe:

I have a locked bootloader, Xperia z2, North American Region firmware. I've never flashed a different regions firmware on my device before. Say I flashed a stock based rom built from firmware 726 Hong Kong region, and had network issues due to it being a different region. Could I essentially just flash the baseband from a 726 North American ftf via Flashtool to fix any network / baseband issues? Or is this a big no no?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Envious_Data:
its safe to do

as usual flash matching FTF e.g. >D6503 > D6503
[Sony Cross-Device General] bdithug:
Many Thanks. That's good to know!
[Sony Cross-Device General] G-FACE:
Hi [MENTION=2807379]Androxyde[/MENTION]

Can you add support for Xperia E4 and E4g?

Thanks.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Envious_Data:
it should support all Xperias+2011
[Sony Cross-Device General] G-FACE:
Yes, but partialy. I can't find E4 and E4g in the Device update list and cant coock ftf entirely by Flashtool.
[Sony Cross-Device General] AndrewASB:
FlashTool For Mac

Sorry! I don't understand this!

I cant create folder ".flashtool". Names with "." before folder name reserved by system.

What I can do??? Mac OS X is not Windows.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
Open a Terminal

cd $HOME

mkdir .flashtool

That's all

It is working here on my mac. it is working on linux and windows too ... it is not windows specific
[Sony Cross-Device General] AndrewASB:
Thank you very much!

It is exist also simple way.

In ForkLift file manager I see - .flashtool already exist. Also there is no any problems to create .* folders.

1. I open contents FlashTool.app and copy folder firmwares.

2. I delete folder firmwares from contents FlashTool.app.

FlashTool works fine!
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
:) great
[Sony Cross-Device General] axxx007xxxz:
Solved: I downloaded the latest version and I have followed this simple guide (I've not changed the FlashTool file).

But it give me permissions error, fixed so:

chmod 777 x10flasher_lib/linux/lib32/libusb-1.0.so.0.1.0

chmod 777 x10flasher_lib/linux/lib64/libusb-1.0.so.0.1.0

chmod 777 x10flasher_lib/linux/lib32/udev/libusbx-1.0.so.0.1.0

chmod 777 x10flasher_lib/linux/lib64/udev/libusbx-1.0.so.0.1.0

(for permissions I read this). :)

Thanks for your awesome tool! :)

P.S.: Sorry for my bad English. :(
[Sony Cross-Device General] reza.8.h:
i have this log when i want to flash.... whats wrong???

is it problem? or this is nothing?
[Sony Cross-Device General] G-FACE:
I don't see any errors, so it's OK.
[Sony Cross-Device General] dubmehard:
Hello

I've an issue with an xperia t2 ultra single sim

lollipop is rolling on some regions, it' s available in germany, not in italy

on xperifirm the DE issue has been in fact updated, the IT version not.

The issue

if i use the "check updates" feature of flashtool the regions with lollipop are not present (DE, IN...), the ones still with the old version are present.

I've tried to donwload manually with xperifirm the DE release, fed the FTF to flashtool but the menu is empty, the program seems not to recognize the files....

alone and lost in a deep technologic hole. with no root privileges. sigh.
[Sony Cross-Device General] manilenio:
unable to flash xperia zr c5503 stuck in boot loop

I hope somebody can help me because I'm at my wit's end with this problem.

Last night, I hit reboot (widgetsoid widget) and chose "bootloader" for some reason instead of "normal." My xperia zr c5503 rebooted then froze once the colorful ribbons came out, then rebooted. It's been stuck on that bootloop and the only solution is to pull out the battery.

Long story short, I researched on how to restore my phone, so I'm here. I downloaded the most recent version of flashtool, installed the drivers, downloaded the ftf files (.230, .283, even a custom firmware where I created my own ftf) and did more research to make sure I don't do more damage. I also installed ADB but it doesn't work because my phone won't turn on and usb debugging is also off so I can't go into stock recovery. Can't install CWM either because usb debugging is off and my phone is stuck in a boot loop. Can't unlock the boot loader either, nor make a backup of the DRM keys. Sony PC companion doesn't detect my phone when I plug it in via usb either. So it looks like my last resort is to flash. Good thing my phone is rooted via towelroot, with SuperSU installed.

When I was ready, I chose my ftf file, unchecked "cache" and "data," made sure nothing was excluded (TA isn't in the ftf files), and hit "Flash." I waited until I got the instruction to connect my phone (which was turned off, with no battery, no sdcard). I pressed volume down then I connected using my sony usb cable (tried this on both usb ports). Here's the screenshot of the error:

I tried looking for more information about this error but couldn't find anything that helped me understand what it means. I tried all the ftf files I downloaded, but I still got the same error. I tried wiping cache and data, but I still got the same error. I tried every combination I could think off, but to no avail. Can anybody please help?

UPDATE: I bit the bullet and repaired using PC Companion. All my apps and data are gone, unfortunately, but my unit is working again, and is updated. My next step will be to back-up TA, flash to .230 to root, then flash back to .238.
[Sony Cross-Device General] harrymason37:
Try to use lower version of flashtool, it's much easier to use, I'm using version 4
[Sony Cross-Device General] manilenio:
hi harry, where can i get older versions?
[Sony Cross-Device General] G-FACE:
You have first to decript the downloaded files from XperiFirm and then to create a bundle.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Mikey94:
Hi guys, i try to install it on windows xp 32bit, but it's not starting... i can see it in task maanager for some seconds and then it disappears... Installer/Programm not starting :(
[Sony Cross-Device General] KradEdis:
Hello Androxyde! Thanks for your work since the first Sony (Ericsson) Android! :)

I've read almost all the related posts regarding the issue that you mentioned in the OP trying to find the 0.9.13 version of Flashtool but I didn't find it.

Where can I get it? Or these issues are resolved in the 0.9.18.5 version?

Thanks in advance!

Best regards,

KradEdis
[Sony Cross-Device General] Br1ce:
Could anyone please provide me with a mirror link ? I can't download it from the official links...

Thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] dr4go:
Looking forward to the answer as well... In the meantime... here is a mirror: http://d-h.st/m6r
[Sony Cross-Device General] kingvortex:
All versions from 0.9.13 and newer flash the bootbundle, so you can just use the latest version.

Sent from my C6603
[Sony Cross-Device General] KradEdis:
Thanks mate! :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] JJD809:
Importance of TA

What is the importance of the TA? When looking at various step-by-step How-To guides on using flashtool to create a new bundle I see that some guides tell you not to include the TA folder/contents in the folder list on the left to the Firmware Content box on the right. Other instructions don't mention it at all,

What is the difference when creating a new ftf with the TA included versus the TA excluded?

What is the recommended way?
[Sony Cross-Device General] SolidSnake1976:
Good question. The xda guides inform not to include those two files. But in Xperiablog they don't mentioned that advice. It makes any difference?
[Sony Cross-Device General] aidy.lucas:
I've never left them out and I don't seem to have had any problem so far my bootloader is still locked and my drm/ta keys are active on checking and my Bravia engine and x-reality are working just fine only problem I can think of is having to make a fresh ta back up every time you flash a rom as backing up the wrong ones turns your phone into a paper weight.

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[Sony Cross-Device General] joseangel.alv:
I think it doesn't matter if you include TA or not while creating the new FTF.

What it does matter, is if you are going to select TA while flashing it.

And that depends on if you really know what you are doing...

I suppose this old post can answer some of your doubts.

Not to include TA (while flashing) is often the right choice...

So, not to include TA (while creating the TFT) is the safest way to avoid an error while flashing it.

Anyway, the best you can do just after rooting your device, is to backup your original TA partition (and, at the same time, your device exclusive DRM key/s).

---------- Post added at 04:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:47 PM ----------

Have you any proof to support what you said, or is it just to be on the safe side?

[MENTION=5261329]DevShaft[/MENTION] has said us this with regard to that, some time ago...

And, recently, [MENTION=4675598]shoey63[/MENTION] has just confirmed it.
[Sony Cross-Device General] joseangel.alv:
Amendment

[MENTION=4113261]JJD809[/MENTION] [MENTION=5892517]SolidSnake1976[/MENTION] [MENTION=6073713]aidy.lucas@gmail.com[/MENTION] [MENTION=5261329]DevShaft[/MENTION] [MENTION=4675598]shoey63[/MENTION] [MENTION=3652480]Dzepar[/MENTION] [MENTION=5461293]r0bilyn[/MENTION]

I'm sorry to reply myself, but I think this time I would do it because I was completely wrong... My mistake! :angel:

A friend in the spanish forum has given me more and better information.

This link to 'Create your own FTF firmware files using XperiFirm and FlashTool' explains the 'old way' tutorial (excluding all '.TA' files)...

But, please, read carefully the Andreas Makris (co-author of Flashtool, and better known here as [MENTION=1346722]Bin4ry[/MENTION]) comments on this subject:
[Sony Cross-Device General] JJD809:
@ joseangel.alv

Thanks for the update. It makes a lot of sense now and my question have been answered. :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] aidy.lucas:
Cheers fella I have always included those parts of the ftf anyways but it is nice to know that it won't harm my Xperia device.

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[Sony Cross-Device General] gazza35:
Flashtool, same here, I can flash kk and jb, but as soon as I attempt to

Flash. 242 Lp I get an error and it aborts, does anyone have any

Ideas how to solve this?
[Sony Cross-Device General] omergh:
i have downloaded the rom with flashtool and problem solved
[Sony Cross-Device General] theduke7:
i get this message when i start flashtool

I'm trying to update my Xperia z, but the message appears just when i start the program.
[Sony Cross-Device General] theduke7:
fixed it, i was just copying the file not moving it :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] amey2606:
Guys, do we have to include the file "fwinfo.xml" while creating a ftf bundle with Flashtool using the files downloaded from Xperiafirm.?

Some users reported that it was causing an error while flashing.

I want to create a ftf for the latest .270 Z1 Lollipop update.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks. ?