yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Afiqskull5:
Thanks for the guide!! :laugh:
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spiritbuu:
I must say I find the information on this site really confusing. The how-to threads are not in logical order, most download links are not working, screenshots are not working, the instruction language is really not understandable for someone without 5 degrees and 2 phds in programming.

I have modded phones before and learned quite a bit since the information available back then was quite good. I'm sure there are a lot of information on this site but its really scattered with no troubleshooting options,

I say this because for the last few days I have been rooting, unbooting, flashing etc and can't get past the startup animation logo on a Sony Xperia x10i. I can't find much useful info to troubleshoot as all instructions are very short and not really accurate.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sypfii:
Question

I flashed my Xperia neo mt15i to Android 4.0.

I tried rooting it today, and I got this error message.

12/037/2014 00:37:10 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\busybox\1.20.2\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox

12/037/2014 00:37:13 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\su to /data/local/tmp/su

12/037/2014 00:37:14 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk

12/037/2014 00:37:16 - ERROR - C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\chattr : Not found

Any help on fixing this?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alikyo:
Recovery installer to be implemented

Hi,

I can not installe the recovery mode CWM5 because when I click the button an Information alert box appears with a 'To be implemented' message.(Screenshot attached)

I have the laste Flashtool version installed.

Any idea ?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Summacity:
Annoying problem when trying to flash firmware to soft bricked phone.

This is what I get when trying to flash firmware to my Xperia Sola, every bit of information about what can be done to this and any help is much appreciated here, thank you. :confused:

30/000/2014 15:00:12 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

30/000/2014 15:00:12 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.0 built on 19-04-2014 19:00:00

30/000/2014 15:00:15 - INFO - Checking if changes have been made to devices folder.

30/000/2014 15:00:19 - INFO - Pulling changes from github

30/000/2014 15:00:19 - INFO - Devices sync finished.

30/000/2014 15:00:24 - INFO - Device disconnected

30/002/2014 15:02:34 - INFO - Selected Bundle for MT27i. FW release : 6.1.1.B.1.10. Customization : India

30/002/2014 15:02:34 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

30/003/2014 15:03:50 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

30/027/2014 15:27:06 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.

30/027/2014 15:27:06 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

30/027/2014 15:27:08 - INFO - Device disconnected

30/027/2014 15:27:15 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.

30/027/2014 15:27:15 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

30/027/2014 15:27:24 - INFO - Device disconnected

30/027/2014 15:27:30 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.

30/027/2014 15:27:30 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

30/027/2014 15:27:31 - INFO - Device disconnected

30/027/2014 15:27:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

30/027/2014 15:27:51 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

30/027/2014 15:27:52 - INFO - Start Flashing

30/027/2014 15:27:52 - INFO - Processing loader.sin

30/027/2014 15:27:52 - INFO - Checking header

30/027/2014 15:27:52 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.

30/027/2014 15:27:52 - INFO - Ending flash session

30/027/2014 15:27:52 - ERROR -

30/027/2014 15:27:52 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

30/027/2014 15:27:52 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

30/028/2014 15:28:00 - INFO - Device disconnected

30/029/2014 15:29:14 - INFO - Selected Bundle for MT27i. FW release : 6.1.1.B.1.10. Customization : India

30/029/2014 15:29:14 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

30/029/2014 15:29:15 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

30/029/2014 15:29:25 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

30/029/2014 15:29:26 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

30/029/2014 15:29:26 - INFO - Start Flashing

30/029/2014 15:29:26 - INFO - Processing loader.sin

30/029/2014 15:29:26 - INFO - Checking header

30/029/2014 15:29:26 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.

30/029/2014 15:29:26 - INFO - Ending flash session

30/029/2014 15:29:26 - ERROR -

30/029/2014 15:29:26 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

30/029/2014 15:29:26 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

30/029/2014 15:29:31 - INFO - Device disconnected
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thiagomed:
Fail in install drivers of z1

Hi, I'm having some trouble trying update my z1 to .136 with root thru this topic (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2628185), but when I connect my device to flash .ftf flashtool don't recognize my device and here is the message:

07/034/2014 18:34:28 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.

07/034/2014 18:34:28 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

I've installed all drivers that comes with flashtool but an error occurs and can't install drivers... so I made a download of the neck pack drivers ( some of them installed but two can't be installed and I don't know why).... Then I tried again and have the same issue!

Now I'm with a z1 in bootloop and don't know what to do, anybody can help me?!

I'm using windows 8, have to try in windows 7?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skellum:
try to disable driver enforcement if you're using windows 8, here are the steps:

◾Press Win + C on your keyboard to open the Windows Charm bar.

◾Select the gear icon in the charm bar. Selecting this icon will bring you to the modern ui control panel.

◾Select ‘General‘, scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and click on the restart button located under the ‘Advanced Startup‘ section.

◾After restarting in the advanced mode, a screen will come up with two options. Select the ‘Troubleshoot‘ option.

◾When the ‘Troubleshoot‘ option is selected, another window will appear. Find and click the option that says ‘Advanced options’.

◾In the advanced options window, select the ‘Startup settings‘ option.

◾Inside the ‘Startup settings‘ window, a list of selectable boot options will appear. Press the F7 key to disable driver signature enforcement.

◾Once you’ve selected the option to disable driver signature enforcement reboot back into windows

Open Flashtool and see if you're device is recognized, if not, try to reinstall the driver for your device. Hope this help.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thiagomed:
woww, thank's a lot man, i'll try it, but for now i'm using my notebook with windows 7 and it solved!

EDIT.: Yeah bro, it solved, thank you very much!!!!!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sanababitz:
I'm also having problems in flashtool with windows 8 and now it's solved thanks to you [MENTION=4609467]skellum[/MENTION]!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] techjhul:
Need help here..

For those who have a good heart..please help me..after i update my xperia 10 to gingerbread 2.3.3....my wifi is always scanning.is any knows about this problem please..:crying::crying::crying:
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thiagomed:
Wipe cache/dalvik

Try wipe cache/dalvik cache dude! Maybe can solve this!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ElwinHoTin:
bootloop

Okay.

So I tried to root my xperia z with 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware today.

but I forgot to turn on my usb debug before using flashtool to flash in a 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware

Now my phone is stuck in a bootloop

Btw, my phone have a locked bootloader.

I am trying to flash the firmware to 10.4.1.B.0.101 again and I will try to process the root

What should I do now?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmajci:
question

Hi

I have stock Xperia Z 4.4.2 LTE Unlocked bootloader

Can I use this tool for root?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imboy25:
I think usb debugging is not needed anymore if you are flashing firmwares. You just have to be in flash mode (press vol down then plug usb cable into pc). Regarding rooting, you can take a search at the xperia z forum then look for towel root.

---------- Post added at 01:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:21 PM ----------

You can also search for towel root, it is like framaroot i guess, to root your xperia z with 4.4.2 firmware.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] northever:
I have first Android phone. SO im newbie, can u tell my why I need flash or root my phone xperia sp. what It gives me ...

I know there Maybe more reasons, but what is main

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/general/guide-flashing-custom-roms-ultimate-xsp-t2888579

I found it ^^
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowds:
Hi everyone ;)

I can't express how happy I am for after all these years this thread continues to help you even considering that some parts of the step-by-step can't be used.

I've been away from xda for 2 years due to personal and professional life and that's one of the reasons I don't usually came here. The other is that after x10 I own a Samsung s3 and now a Lenovo K910.

On S3 I also develop for a while a few roms then... Stopped.

As I said... I'm very happy for all of you who help and get helped ;)

Thank you for being part of xda family.

Greets

Crowds
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nashril:
USB Debugging off

Dear Master,

I'd like to ask where i can turn on USB debugging on my ZL since i need to root my device. I have searched but i can find nowhere...

Thanks for ur kindly reply :)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-FACE:
Go to settings, about phone, tap 7 times on build number and you will find new menu in settings called Developer options. USB debug is inside.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KJYap:
Can't open flashtool

I'd launched flashtool.exe and it came out with windows 7 permission, after pressing yes it comes out NOTHING.

I'm using the latest version of flashtool and I've been reinstall for many times...

Installed the latest Java still nothing happened

Having a half bricked zl here, help me pls?

Sorry for my bad English
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OnThomaz:
all download links for X10i from first site are down, can U upload it somewhere please?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vortelf:
[MENTION=5756758]KJYap[/MENTION] I have the same problem, but I'm on Windows 8.1 x64.

Tried with compatibility settings back to Windows 7, because I'm sure that it was working back then when I was on it, but nothing.

Then tried 2 more versions - nothing.

Installed the last version from safe mode - nothing.

I have the drivers installed, have Java 8 x64 installed.

Any idea how to fix this?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-FACE:
Did you tried disabling driver signiture enforcement?

http://www.flashtool.net/win8drivers.php
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vortelf:
Yes. I have installed the drivers both for adb and fastboot. That's not the problem. The .exe won't open.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gwhisky:
Hi All,

I am having problem in rooting my Z1 (C6903) with Flashtool 0.9.18.6, need help here, I have tried searching for a solution but no luck.

i got the below error message when i tried rooting with SuperSU on my z1

28/010/2015 00:10:28 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.18.6 built on 30-05-2015 22:30:00

28/010/2015 00:10:28 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector

28/010/2015 00:10:29 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one

28/010/2015 00:10:29 - INFO - No proxy found for firefox. Trying next one

28/010/2015 00:10:29 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one

28/010/2015 00:10:29 - INFO - Syncing devices from github

28/010/2015 00:10:29 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.

28/010/2015 00:10:32 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.

28/010/2015 00:10:36 - INFO - Devices sync finished.

28/010/2015 00:10:41 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on

28/010/2015 00:10:42 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia Z1

28/010/2015 00:10:42 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A

28/010/2015 00:10:42 - INFO - Android version : 5.0.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-perf-ge46ae34-00767-g4bd551b / Build number : 14.5.A.0.270

28/010/2015 00:10:45 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\PsNeuter\psneuter.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp

28/010/2015 00:10:45 - INFO - Pushing C:\Users\Gain\.flashTool\devices\busybox\1.20.2\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox

28/010/2015 00:10:45 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Supersu\su to /data/local/tmp/su

28/010/2015 00:10:45 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Supersu\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk

28/010/2015 00:10:46 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Supersu\install-recovery.sh to /data/local/tmp/install-recovery.sh

28/010/2015 00:10:46 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Supersu\99SuperSUDaemon to /data/local/tmp/99SuperSUDaemon

28/010/2015 00:10:46 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait

28/010/2015 00:10:46 - INFO - Running rootit

28/010/2015 00:10:46 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced

28/011/2015 00:11:48 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.

28/011/2015 00:11:48 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work

28/011/2015 00:11:48 - INFO - Cleaning files
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FeRcHuLeS:
Very nice work, thanks

By the way does anyone know how to recover 3G signal for a Xperia X10a that was lost after Flashing the phone to upgrade it to 2.3.3?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-FACE:
You are trying to root 5.0.2. Not possible with flashtool. Moreover, Z1 4.4 is rootable not with psneuter, but with towelroot exploit.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirok80:
Thank you
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yupiter00:
Please help!!!

How to get work with no usb debugging and unknown sources?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manilafortuna:
Really need help for my Z3 compact

I am trying to use flashtool 9.19.10 not flashing.... I see Error loader.sin

Please help
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nageswarswain:
I am using Flashtool 0.9.19.8 but I won't connect my Sony xperia s on flash mode.I have already installed drivers.am not new to use Flashtool but now I m really tired of trying to connect to flash mode.fastboot is working well.another thing my xperia s will required which driver SEMC or SOMC
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zombunny:
Flashtool isn't working right for me. In the device selector area, it's always blank. Other people show screenshots of devices listed there, but I have nothing. ALL drivers have been installed, as I'm getting sick of having this issue and hoped that would solve it. My Sony z1s c6916 is bootlooping, all I wanted was to flash the ftf to it and get it working again, but I've encountered nothing but problems. :(
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] X10_4life:
Hi,

I'm trying to unlock bootloader on my rooted X10i. According to the s1tool, it is unlockable, but when I try to do it with FlashTool (v0.9.18.6), it always displays that the BL is "UNROOTABLE". I can post a full log if needed.

Can this be because of my kernel version (I also get a kernel-related error in flash tool when I restart the phone for the unlock process)?

According to the tool, this is what I have:

Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.29.6-n5-1 / Build number : 6.0.A.3.73.

I use the latest stock kernel with DiXperia 8.

Thanks,
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nageswarswain:
You can check if your phone can be unlocked or not by dialing *#*#7378423#*#* and see the configuration.if it says unlock bootloader allowed: yes then you can unlock your bootloader.To do it follow the steps below...

First root your phone.then take TA backup.Then try to unlock by official way. Goto Sony website and search for unlock bootloader procedure.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] X10_4life:
Thanks for the reply. It cannot be unlocked by the official method by Sony... I don't think any older SE phones can and mine is an X10. I know that the latest flashtool uses the official method, which is why I tried to do it with an older one.

EDIT: Nevermind, I managed to unlock it. Now using CM10 and it rocks :)

For anyone who might have the same problem, the key was restoring the phone with PC Companion to the latest stock firmware (kernel should still be stock, since the bootloader is locked), and using an older version of Flashtool. The latter is essential! Maybe the newer versions try to use the official Sony method of unlocking, which is not supported for X10. Personally, I used v0.6.6, but I think anything around that should work. What's important is that it should have the unlock option in the "Plugins" menu, and not the "BLU" button on the main window. The reason I guess is that the plugin is based on the_laser's original X10 unlock method, whereas the logic behind the "BLU" button is probably using the official method, which - again - will not work on X10.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sm973:
does anyone have a copy of the 9.10 flash tool the newer flash tools do not work on my x10.

thanks

---------- Post added at 05:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:31 PM ----------

does anyone have a copy of the 9.10 flash tool the newer flash tools do not work on my x10.

thanks
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] P0TT541:
pulling changes from github

Hi, I've installed flashtool and the drivers, but when I run it, it stays on pulling changes from github and goes no further. Any help?

Phil T
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tan Jun Hong:
Why when i plug my phone in and press the root button, it gives me this :

03/012/2016 22:12:34 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.22.3 built on 08-06-2016 22:30:00

03/012/2016 22:12:34 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector

03/012/2016 22:12:34 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one

03/012/2016 22:12:34 - INFO - Strategy firefox failed trying next one : No Firefox installation found

03/012/2016 22:12:34 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one

03/012/2016 22:12:34 - INFO - Syncing devices from github

03/012/2016 22:12:34 - INFO - Opening devices repository.

03/012/2016 22:12:35 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.

03/012/2016 22:12:42 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.

03/012/2016 22:12:43 - INFO - Quietly closing devices repository.

03/012/2016 22:12:43 - INFO - Devices sync finished.

03/012/2016 22:12:43 - INFO - Loading devices database

03/012/2016 22:12:43 - INFO - Loaded 91 devices

03/012/2016 22:12:43 - INFO - Starting phone detection

03/012/2016 22:12:48 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on

03/012/2016 22:12:48 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia Z5

03/012/2016 22:12:48 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A

03/012/2016 22:12:48 - INFO - Android version : 6.0.1 / kernel version : 3.10.84-perf-gf1cfa5f / Build number : 32.2.A.0.253

03/012/2016 22:12:48 - INFO - Root access denied
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-FACE:
Not possible to root Z5 this way. It is for older phones.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ricky_Karmator:
So Guys i have to mod the Xperia Z of my GF after 2 years in warranty. I just take the code from Sony to unlock the bootloader using the terminal and android SDK, but my question is: is flashtool the only way to flash custom recovery? Can't i do in the same way like my Nexus 6 and just download the .img file and flash it from fastoboot mode? I did it for my old HTC, Moto G and most other phones, but never try on a Sony device
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slowgo1234:
first time here with sony device....am trying to create a tft file..but the device selector is blank in flashtool...i downloaded the rom files from XF...?? what am i doing wrong...actually i flash tft files already...just that i want to go back to stock M...device is sony z3 d6603...

and the stock rom files are unpacked by XF...so i need to create the tft file...
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nageswarswain:
When you download file by Xperia firmware download,it downloads as zip file.just rename it's extension from zip to ftf.then move the file to flashtool/firmware folder then flashtool will detect it.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholasendean:
A little help please buddys

Can anyone PLEASE give me a few instructions on how to flash the 575 kernel onto the Sony Z3C as I have read all I could find, but still don't understand where the options are within flashtool for kernel flashing. Am more than happy to donate as I need to have access to Titanium Backup pro which I have used for many previous Android devices. Any help grately appreciated.

I have gone through the various how to's and searched as best I could.

https://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/general/recovery-root-mm-575-lb-t3418714

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=19684995#post19684995

http://androxyde.github.io/Flashtool/

:o
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lerwazorz:
Please help. I've just finished following above with success but not the phone is in a loop with some russian dialogue without input from me. Please help:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

Please disregard or you can answer.

found another member with same problem who explained it better than me.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davepascual39:
Hi , I having a problem flashing my Sony Xperia V. It is in stock rom Android 4.3 but it has a problem with playing audio files, even the ringtones and notification sounds does not play, when I play a media file it says Sound Enhancement stops. So, i decided to root and unlock the bootloader and install the cwm 14.1 Tsubasa Resurrection Remix. But, after installing it it does not play any sounds like the previous stock rom. It always says Audio Fx stops . I even install Viper (Dolby) sound enhancement but no luck.

So, I flash it on its original stock rom Android 4.1 using Adroxyde's flashtool I successfully flash it but still it does not play any sound even using headphones. I also disassemble it and check the speakers, but it works properly when I use it with other phones.

So, agin I decided to flash it again and download a the latest stock ROM from XperiaFirm then flashed it. During flashing it stop on about 80% (I think) then it says

system.sin is not valid

so it stop flashing. Then, I remove the device and start to on it but it does not turn on and only red lights blinks . Then I assume it is already bricked.

I flash it again, it does goes to flash mode. But , the problem starts. Whenever I flash it again it always stop and says.

loader.sin is not valid

fotakernel.sin is not valid

kernel.sin is not valid

What should I do about this? I try to flash it hundred of times but it always stops with those file error. I tried to exclude them but error still stops flashing.

NOTE: I'm using Flashtool 0.9.18.6 (as recommended by some people)

I assume that XperiaFirm's firmwares does not have any error and also downloaded all the ftf files from it and flash it. But it always stop at

loader.sin is not valid
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] babelon:
hello, i have xperia xz3 dual h9493, a computer with windows 10, the porblem is, when i try to flash the firmware doesnt appear in the list, my phone is not recognized by flashtool.

i tried many recomendations, with no results, somebodu can help me?

thanks in advance
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mstrnemo:
Hey guys

I am kinda stuk i cant get the flashtool way to work to unlock my bootloader i seems to be missing drivers but i cant seem to get it to work.

I mean i dwonloaded from the site as per the how to on the sony site but for the life of me i cant get it to work someone please help a guy or noob this is my first time doing it.

My device is a sony m2