yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Cross-Device General] caqo71:
mmmm, maybe if you exclude "system" before flashing, but you will not get the ftf system files. I red somewhere that it's possible to make a pre-rooted ftf.
[Sony Cross-Device General] plethorahil:
8.1 problem or flashtool problem ?

Same here i cant recognize my phone after i updated to 8.1 i followed all steps in FAQ section in flastool.net site installed driver perfectly still windows give me error of shown in attachment ....

Any solution Any1 knows here ????????!!!!!!

[MENTION=2807379]Androxyde[/MENTION] Please give us solution .. :(
[Sony Cross-Device General] 某龙兄:
Can it work on Windows 8.1 in the next version?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
I cannot do anything. Will have to wait for drivers updates

Envoyé de mon C6903 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Sony Cross-Device General] timberwolf60:
Goto flash took folder > driver. Run run driver.exe and selected z1. Voila.

Send from my I9505 using Tapatalk Pro

ROM: I9505XXUEMKF_Knox 0x1

CSC: I9505OLBEMK3_STH

Modem: I9505XXUEMK9

Stock Kernel/Recovery
[Sony Cross-Device General] Wampcia:
Like others can not boot in to flash mode on win 8.1 64X ( USB device not recognized ), but only on - Xperia T, on Xperia Z1 all works good :crying:
[Sony Cross-Device General] patky77:
Hello,

I have xperia sola (MT27) and want to downgrade from 4.0.4 to 2.3.6.

I would like to use this flashtool 0.9.13.0 on my Win7 x64, but always get the following errors:

11/024/2013 15:24:46 - INFO - Selected MT27i_6.0.B.3.184_Central Europe.ftf
11/024/2013 15:24:46 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
11/024/2013 15:24:48 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
11/024/2013 15:24:52 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
11/024/2013 15:24:52 - INFO - Start Flashing
11/024/2013 15:24:52 - INFO - Processing loader
11/024/2013 15:24:52 - INFO - Checking header
11/024/2013 15:24:52 - INFO - Ending flash session
11/024/2013 15:24:52 - ERROR -
11/024/2013 15:24:52 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
11/024/2013 15:24:52 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
11/024/2013 15:24:52 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
11/025/2013 15:25:02 - INFO - Device disconnected

Drivers installed from drivers directory.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Wampcia:
1. Try uninstall all Sony USB drivers from your computer with this tool

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

and reboot

2. Reinstall Sony PC Companion and reboot

3. Install drivers from flashtool directory ( in administrator mode ) [ you can choose even all drivers ]

4. Run Flashtool in admin mode
[Sony Cross-Device General] patky77:
It works. Thank you so much. :good:

I had a problem at 1st, but done.

I was pushing longer the volume down button than it was necessary.
[Sony Cross-Device General] PNuT.:
Having a problem with connecting my xperia z... works fine with the xperia sp but just shows device connected with USB debugging off when connecting the Z

any Ideas? ubuntu & lubuntu has done the same.....

14/050/2013 17:50:49 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
14/050/2013 17:50:49 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
14/050/2013 17:50:49 - INFO - libusb version 1.0.17
14/050/2013 17:50:55 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
14/050/2013 17:50:55 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
14/051/2013 17:51:55 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/052/2013 17:52:06 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
14/052/2013 17:52:06 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
14/052/2013 17:52:07 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
14/052/2013 17:52:07 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia SP
14/052/2013 17:52:07 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
14/052/2013 17:52:07 - INFO - Android version : 4.1.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-perf-g1285c6c-01149-g40c437a / Build number : 12.0.A.2.254
14/052/2013 17:52:27 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/052/2013 17:52:40 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
14/052/2013 17:52:40 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
[Sony Cross-Device General] izuall187:
Looks like usb driver issue.
[Sony Cross-Device General] PNuT.:
any idea how I fix? adb & fastboot are both working....
[Sony Cross-Device General] izuall187:
did you install the usb driver included on the zip or did the update come from pc companion?
[Sony Cross-Device General] PNuT.:
I am using linux... I can get flashtool working in windows but want it working on linux as well
[Sony Cross-Device General] izuall187:
I thought there was specifically a linux based installer made by the Dev.
[Sony Cross-Device General] PNuT.:
Yes I have it installed & it works with the Xperia SP but not my Xperia Z or S

There is no way of installing drivers for different handsets like in the windows flashtool that I can see
[Sony Cross-Device General] sev7en:
If you did all, try to change the USB port: sometimes I fixed that issue by doing that.

Cheers
[Sony Cross-Device General] PNuT.:
have tried different machines... also had a play with my macbookpro & it does the same...

is it possible that using 4.3 & 4.4 on the devices would cause the problem? I could flash earlier software but it seems like a lot of hassle!!
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
Do you run it as root ? if not, probably wrong udev rules
[Sony Cross-Device General] PNuT.:
have just flashed 4.1.2 to my Z & flashtool is recognising my device.... seems it doesn't work for me on 4.3 & 4.4:confused:

---------- Post added at 09:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:33 PM ----------

16/033/2013 21:33:30 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
16/033/2013 21:33:30 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
16/033/2013 21:33:30 - INFO - libusb version 1.0.17
16/033/2013 21:33:33 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
16/033/2013 21:33:34 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia Z
16/033/2013 21:33:34 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
16/033/2013 21:33:34 - INFO - Android version : 4.1.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-g298631f-02021-gc1b7814 / Build number : 10.1.A.1.434
[Sony Cross-Device General] JJD809:
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[Sony Cross-Device General] PNuT.:
I assume you mean this? makes no difference what I do... prior to 4.3 it all works fine! 4.3 & 4.4 doesn't work for me on linux
[Sony Cross-Device General] humbach:
Error while flashing kernel?

Hi,

I keep having problem to flash to some kernels to my X10 from flashtool 0.9.13 (Windows 7 64)

21/005/2013 19:05:32 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

21/005/2013 19:05:41 - INFO - Selected x10 / 0.2 / Somc Debrand Engine v0.2

21/005/2013 19:05:41 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

21/005/2013 19:05:41 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

21/005/2013 19:05:42 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

21/005/2013 19:05:42 - INFO - Reading device information

21/005/2013 19:05:47 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.

21/005/2013 19:05:47 - INFO - trying to continue anyway

21/005/2013 19:05:47 - INFO - Start Flashing

21/005/2013 19:05:47 - INFO - Processing loader.sin

21/005/2013 19:05:47 - INFO - Checking header

21/005/2013 19:05:52 - INFO - Ending flash session

21/005/2013 19:05:52 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 995 : Der E/A-Vorgang wurde wegen eines Threadendes oder einer Anwendungsanforderung abgebrochen.

21/005/2013 19:05:52 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

21/005/2013 19:05:52 - INFO - Device disconnected

21/005/2013 19:05:56 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

21/005/2013 19:05:56 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

21/013/2013 19:13:25 - INFO - Device disconnected

The strange thing is that I can flash with no problems the stock rom X10i_3.0.1.G.0.75_GERMANY.ftf in the same configuration. This keeps my phone alive, but I can't see what the problem causes.

Is my ftf broken/unsuited, or do I use a wrong version of flashtool? Did I miss some intermediate step?

basically my cycle is:

o having the cm-10-20131202-UNOFFICIAL-es209ra.zip on my sd-card

- flash the stock rom

- root it with flashtool and install busybox

- install xrecovery

- boot into recovery and wipe cache, format /system /data /cache

- install ustom zip (see above)

These steps all work fine.

But neither at the end nor after rooting and installing busybox I am able to flash the kernel

- flash 2.6.32.2_Somc_Debrand_Engine_Kernel_v02.1_JB.ftf

I assume, I am missing something, but can't see what.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Alexej
[Sony Cross-Device General] sijav:
put the attachment in /Flashtool/devices/C550X and you will get updates for Xperia ZR too in Devices/Check Updates :D
[MENTION=1346722]Bin4ry[/MENTION] it would be great if you put this in your flashtool next update :) thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] zbiba:
flashtool on elementaryOS

I'm trying to make flashtool work on elementaryOS but as you can see from the picture i've attached i'm facing a problem....:confused:

Little help would be really appreciated...

Thanks!
[Sony Cross-Device General] sijav:
check for these:

check the /home/zbiba/Downloads/Flashtool/x10flasher_lib/adb.linux url yourself to see if file does exists.

does it have permission to look for /home/zbiba/Downloads/Flashtool/x10flasher_lib/adb.linux ?

does it have enough permission to run a program?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
Simply install ia32-libs. adb program is a 32bits one. I am sure you are on a 64bits system.
[Sony Cross-Device General] zbiba:
Just as you said...everything works flawlessly.

Thank you very much...:victory:
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
The next release will be fully 64bits
[Sony Cross-Device General] theVenerable:
when rooting mine gets stuck here:

''Running installftkit as root thru sysrun''

How do i make it carry on?

thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] PNuT.:
this may help for any one having trouble with installing 32-libs on newer linux distros

http://wiki.phoenixviewer.com/ia32-libs-in-ubuntu-13-10
[Sony Cross-Device General] shteren:
same problem here, XZ1 ubuntu 13.10 adb and fastboot are working great, so is flashmode for flashing ftf using flashtool.

but when i connect to the device to use TA backup on flashtool it sais usb debugging is off when it's clearly on and the options in "Advanced->trim area->Raw devices" are greys... can't choose em...

tried to connect my device in flashmode and it's still grey...

any idea what is causing this? can it be that mtpfs is blocking flashtool?
[Sony Cross-Device General] bern4d1:
Please help me with my USB debugging always off every time I connected my Xperia Z to my Windows 8.1 64-bit laptop.

I already install USB 3.0 intel driver. My laptop recognize my xperia z but not with flashtool.

I have installed the drivers from the flashtool folder also. I've searched, googled and still can't find the answer.

A help would be appreciated. Thanks. Here's some screenshot from my laptop.

View attachment 2483014

EDIT: Oh, no wonder... because I have bluestack running in background. Flashtool works properly after I quit the bluestack from icon tray.
[Sony Cross-Device General] frey.derico:
This tuts only working on windows 8 bro

For 8.1 is not simple way, try your self :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] mewthree1:
It is kind of complicated, but I have 8.1 and I just flashed a kernel on my phone. My phone is an Xperia x10 by the way.
[Sony Cross-Device General] PredatorX11:
on ubuntu 12.04 64 bit, flashtool, often crash with core dump issue on java..... this only in root mode (sudo su) :confused:
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
With 0.9.13?
[Sony Cross-Device General] PredatorX11:
yes.

if i use without root, work fine, but i can not flash the x10.

sorry for the incomplete info.:)

thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] Cyboy:
30/036/2014 04:36:48 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

30/036/2014 04:36:48 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00

30/036/2014 04:36:53 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

30/036/2014 04:36:54 - INFO - Selected st15i / 4.0.4 / 1249-8388 R9D

30/036/2014 04:36:54 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

30/037/2014 04:37:11 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

30/037/2014 04:37:12 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

30/037/2014 04:37:12 - INFO - Reading device information

30/037/2014 04:37:28 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.

30/037/2014 04:37:28 - INFO - trying to continue anyway

30/037/2014 04:37:28 - INFO - Start Flashing

30/037/2014 04:37:28 - INFO - Processing loader

30/037/2014 04:37:28 - INFO - Checking header

30/037/2014 04:37:29 - INFO - Ending flash session

30/037/2014 04:37:29 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 995 : The I/O operation has been aborted because of either a thread exit or an application request.

30/037/2014 04:37:29 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

30/037/2014 04:37:30 - INFO - Device disconnected

why?and whats the solutions?

st27i GB 2.3.7

thank you in advance guys
[Sony Cross-Device General] Fischfuss:
Hello,

I have problems flashing my XPERIA Tablet Z (SGP311, with Android 4.2.2 (10.3.1.C.0.136) and LOCKED Bootloader). The Tablet is rooted and I want to update to Android 4.3.

I try to flash on Windows 8.1 with Flashtool 0.9.13 and even on Windows 7 with Flashtool 0.9.13. The drivers are correct installed.

On both OS the same Error: "Unable to read from phone after having opened it." and "Error in processHeader : 1 : Incorrect function."

29/054/2014 19:54:05 - INFO - (FlashJob.java:33) - Please connect your device into flashmode.
29/055/2014 19:55:05 - INFO - (MainSWT.java:129) - Device connected in flash mode
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - DEBUG - (SinFile.java:271) - Header size : 1024
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - DEBUG - (SinFile.java:271) - Header size : 1024
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - INFO - (USBFlashWin32.java:16) - Opening device for R/W
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - INFO - (X10flash.java:600) - Reading device information
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - DEBUG - (USBFlashWin32.java:51) - Reading packet from phone
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - INFO - (X10flash.java:612) - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - INFO - (X10flash.java:613) - trying to continue anyway
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - DEBUG - (USBFlashWin32.java:35) - Writing packet to phone
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - INFO - (X10flash.java:490) - Start Flashing
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - DEBUG - (X10flash.java:306) - Sending loaderC:\Flashtool\.\firmwares\prepared\loader.sin
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - DEBUG - (SinFile.java:271) - Header size : 1024
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - INFO - (X10flash.java:237) - Processing loader.sin
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - INFO - (X10flash.java:216) - Checking header
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - DEBUG - (X10flash.java:220) - Sending part 1 of 1
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - DEBUG - (USBFlashWin32.java:35) - Writing packet to phone
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - INFO - (X10flash.java:550) - Ending flash session
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - DEBUG - (USBFlashWin32.java:35) - Writing packet to phone
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:523) - Error in processHeader : 1 : Unzulässige Funktion.
29/055/2014 19:55:06 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:524) - Error flashing. Aborted
29/055/2014 19:55:07 - INFO - (MainSWT.java:129) - Device connected in flash mode

I try to Flash several ftf-files, all the same.

Can someone tell me whats going wrong?

Thanks!

!!!EDIT!!!

Found out what I am doing wrong: I have installed the wrong Driver in the flashtool driverinstallation. I Chose the Xperia Tab Z Driver and don't saw that there was a flashmode and fastbootmode Driver at the end of the List. With those Driver it works!
[Sony Cross-Device General] johnkill_dxb:
do you have arabic firmware for SO-01B?? i have one from Japan and i need arabic language...thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] zeppelinrox:
Hi I have a feature request.

There are about a hundred reported z1 bricks so far.

Most happen when a user flashes a newer kernel without its boot bundle.

Can you tie the kernel and bootbundle options together so that one cannot be flashed without the other?

So if either kernel or bootbundle is checked, the other one gets checked automatically.
[Sony Cross-Device General] brockyneo:
Thanks zeppelinrox you have always been here for those unfortunate to have bricked there device

Thanks again :good:
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
Does it lead to a hard brick with no way to recover ? sure it is about the bootbundle ?

If bootbundle is part of the ftf, it can easily be done. If not ... no luck.

The bootbundle is something really very sensible. And I asked myself many questions before adding it to the bundle. But I said myself to stick most to what PCC does. And PCC flashes the bootbundle if phone version is older that pcc to flash version.

Appart from that, I have no idea what happens when mixing ... downgrading .... if bootbundle can be downgraded or not. I'm in the dark about all those questions.
[Sony Cross-Device General] zeppelinrox:
Yes if one flashes an entire ftf, whether upgrading or downgrading, there is very little risk.

But if someone comes from a 4.2.2 ftf and flashes a 4.3 kernel its a sure hard brick with no chance to get into flash mode.

One Dev, I think Kali, hard bricked by only flashing rpm.sin.

Recently a user was having an error with flashtool 9.13.

It bombed out when it reached the bootbundle part - before flashing the kernel.

So he tried flashtool 9.11 and it flashed without error.

But it resulted in a hard brick.

Edit: here's that thread... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2624641

So if bootbundle exists and its tied to the kernel option, it will help reduce hard bricking.

BTW do older ftfs have bootbundles?
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
hello everyone!

hence forth we will also be maintaining separate drivers pack for Xperia devices!

check it out here:

FlashTool Xperia Driver Pack!
[Sony Cross-Device General] RoxAbout:
T-Mobile Z1s Question

Im looking at getting the t-mobile z1s, but from what ive read it is going to have a locked bootloader. Then today I see the link to this thread/tool in the XDA portal.

Did I read it correctly? that this tool can unlock and relock the bootloader? or is it for other Z devices and not the tmobile version [ I did a search here and didnt see tmobile z1s listed]

Sorry if this is in wrong location to ask, would really like to know though.

Thanks in advance

:confused:
[Sony Cross-Device General] PNuT.:
a quick google suggest tmobile z1 is unlockable..... which means exactly that!
[Sony Cross-Device General] RoxAbout:
1. Re: Will T-Mobile release an unlocked bootloader for the Z1s?

tmo_erika

tmo_erika Jan 31, 2014 3:40 PM (in response to sgyee)

Hi sgyee, thanks for the suggestion! There is no information available at this time about if we will release an unlocked bootload for the Z1s.

T-Force

erika (tmo_erika)T-Force Specialist

T-Mobile Support

:/
[Sony Cross-Device General] kodein:
./x10flasher_lib/linjre32

Flashtool 0.9.13 in linux not work. Terminal writes ,,JAVA_HOME not set. Using default value : ./x10flasher_lib/linjre32" ....

Phone is rooted, usb debugging on, adb work......

Can someone please help me?

Very thanks

sorry my bad english
[Sony Cross-Device General] Jamal_RS:
flashtool-0.9.14.0-windows.exe

http://uploadboy.com/0c632lmaazli.html

http://uplod.ir/u2mf4qhydv5b/flashtool-0.9.14.0-windows.exe.htm
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
Hi all,

Since some updates from windowsupdate, I have this version of USB 3.0 driver (see drivers pic attached) on Win 8.1

with this version, I don't have anymore issues with flashmode with my ArcS and my Xperia S.

Can some other test and confirm ?
[Sony Cross-Device General] rumkuhgel:
Confirmed, works for my Xperia S on Win 8.1
[Sony Cross-Device General] Mayank7795:
Changelog??
[Sony Cross-Device General] G-FACE:
Androxyde, can you enlighten me up a little bit? :)

Does the function in Advanced/Trim Area/Raw Devices/Backup is the same like the one in DevShaft's Backup TA tool?

Also if i want to restore, do i have to use Advanced/Trim Area/Raw Devices/Restore?

What is Advanced/Trim Area/S1/Backup for? What is the difference between the two type of backups?

The goal is to use Flashtool to backup and restore TA (preserving BE and drm keys).
[Sony Cross-Device General] jason_jiang:
0.9.14.0 Baidu mirror for Chinese users

http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=32990500&uk=2754294974
[Sony Cross-Device General] timberwolf60:
Thank for your excellent works which many of Xperia user enjoying. PayPal ID : 8WC48429X8852722F

Keep up your experience works.

Send from my C6903 using TapatalkPro

my Sg device: Z1 rooted136 ROM by NUT with 2.7.86 dualrecovery, mod by GavityBox 2.9.6. Samsung S2 standby for Z1 when Z1 no power.
[Sony Cross-Device General] iKillCypher:
Hey [MENTION=2807379]Androxyde[/MENTION]

BLU actually soft brick your phone..

I attempted to lock my bootloader using BLU and when I got the relock screen it writes a ta partition after that phone was unbootable until I flash a new rom...

suggest to look into it..

xperia z.. thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
were you on a custom rom ? custom kernel ?

when locked, phone cannot boot a custom kernel. flashing stock kernel is the solution :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Mayank7795:
Bro [MENTION=2807379]Androxyde[/MENTION], You're just awesome.

Now I am able to access Flashmode and Fastboot mode on Windows 8.1 even without having USB 3.0
[Sony Cross-Device General] iKillCypher:
custom kernel, stock rom rooted and unlocked bootloader..

well everything is fine now.. so I suggest adding a safety feature.
[Sony Cross-Device General] shoey63:
No need for safety feature. It's common knowledge that if you re-lock bootloader on custom kernel, you will get a soft brick.
[Sony Cross-Device General] zeppelinrox:
It would be good to have a safety feature where you cant flash a kernel without its bootbundle.

Doing so can result in a HARD brick where the only fixes are to bring it in for a mainboard replacement, or replace the phone, or take it apart and do some hardware hacking.
[Sony Cross-Device General] shoey63:
Are you sure about that? Surely partition mount points remain the the same regardless of "boot bundle":confused:
[Sony Cross-Device General] zeppelinrox:
Yep quite sure.

On z1 and z ultra, if only the kernel and baseband are flashed from a 4.3 ftf when updating from 4.2.2, a hard brick is guaranteed.

There are 120+ bricks reported here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2574764 and there is a definite pattern.

Something about the 4.3 kernel is so incompatible with 4.2.2 bootbundles that flashmode is inaccessible and there is no easy way to unbrick.
[Sony Cross-Device General] IgorEisberg:
In 0.9.14.0, Bundle Creation -> Device field is disabled... which prevents me from creating a bundle. Why did you disable it?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Androxyde:
double click in the field ;)
[Sony Cross-Device General] IgorEisberg:
Heh thanks! Such an unobvious function...
[Sony Cross-Device General] pandaball:
Hi, I'm on a Mac (OSX 10.9.2, Java 7 update 51), with Flashtool 0.9.14.0 (but problem seen on 0.9.13.0 as well). SEUS Decrypt doesn't work properly here, where if I grab the blob_fs files from Sony Bridge and try to decrypt the files, all that appears in the folder are FILExxxxxxxx_dek.zip.gz files, and the actual .sin files aren't properly extracted. The same blob_fs files work fine in Flashtool on Windows 7 on another laptop. Does anyone else have this issue, and is there a fix for this? Thanks :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] sdeft:
I am trying to understand all the flashing/exclude options in flashtool.

Although I searched a lot I couldn't find any good explanation on the below ones

PARTITION

ELABEL

Can someone please explain them to me.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Udonitron:
So I am about to flash my newly acquired Z1 SOL23.

I downloaded and prepped the following but have not done anything yet here:

Now my phone is on 4.2.2, should I be using the older Flash Tool here or the newest?

I am worried about a brick.

Cheers!