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[Q] Can't flash, Cant root !

Hello, i have an Xperia Play 2.3.3/3.0.1.A.0.145 Clean Bootloader locked version.
And i want to root it with this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
(And the unlocking bootloader way is not an option because i had a lot of problems with it and i can't flash anything with it)
anyway, the problem is when i plug my phone and the flashtool asks me what device i choose X10 (the first option)
then i choose the FW and select all the files and cleck flash.
and i fallow the instructions by unplugging my phone and hold the back button and plug it again.
So far so good, but when the flashing begins and start with the first file, this massage appears:
13/013/2011 05:13:49 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
13/013/2011 05:13:49 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
13/013/2011 05:13:49 - INFO - Then go to application settings
13/013/2011 05:13:49 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
And yes i did what the massage told me to do.
and i tried to flash so many times with no good.
so please help me or tell me what i'm doing wrong.

Are you using the beta version of flashtool? (think it's 2.9.1). It's the only one supporting the play. The reason I ask is I don't choose any phone when flashing I only have a x10 .exe when flashtool is extracted to my desktop
Regards Dousan...

When I go to use FlashTool, I get like 3 options as far as 'firmware'. Two X10 ones, and a 'Generic UK Xperia Play' one. The latter has about 8 or 9 different files in the pop-up column, while the other two only have like 2 files each. I think I'm supposed to flash the firmware that says Xperia Play UK Generic, correct?

Dousan said:
Are you using the beta version of flashtool? (think it's 2.9.1). It's the only one supporting the play. The reason I ask is I don't choose any phone when flashing I only have a x10 .exe when flashtool is extracted to my desktop
Regards Dousan...
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Yes i use that version. And it only ask me that if i plugged my phone and it was on with the debugging enabled. And i also tried flashing with my phone turned off from the start.

kershner25 said:
When I go to use FlashTool, I get like 3 options as far as 'firmware'. Two X10 ones, and a 'Generic UK Xperia Play' one. The latter has about 8 or 9 different files in the pop-up column, while the other two only have like 2 files each. I think I'm supposed to flash the firmware that says Xperia Play UK Generic, correct?
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Yes. And when it's done you root it with gingerbreak or any way you like. and finally you do OTA update.
Note: Your bootloader must be locked.

ddsds said:
Yes. And when it's done you root it with gingerbreak or any way you like. and finally you do OTA update.
Note: Your bootloader must be locked.
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And my bootloader is more than likely going to be locked, right? I bought my XPlay by renewing my contract with Verizon.

kershner25 said:
And my bootloader is more than likely going to be locked, right? I bought my XPlay by renewing my contract with Verizon.
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If you didn't unlock it your self, Then it should be locked.

@ddsds it might be the file you're trying to flash that's corrupt or something, maybe a redownload will help. Have you installed the ggsetup.exe? You might also try deleting flashtool and re-extract it again?
This is how I proceed with flashing:
1. Turn phone off.
2. Start flashtool.
3. Hit flash button in program and wait for it to tell me to plug in phone.
4. Plug in phone - it flashes.
5. Turn on phone.
(first time I flashed I chose the fw file and I only have the UK generic for the play located in that folder wich I downloaded from a thread here on xda).
(make sure unknown sources and debugging is on)
Regards Dousan...

Try http://www.google.ca/m/url?ei=M71LT...IQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNECIZB1p3FODBns0hmMTmHO4GOJvA very noob friendly

sdlaurin said:
Try http://www.google.ca/m/url?ei=M71LT...IQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNECIZB1p3FODBns0hmMTmHO4GOJvA very noob friendly
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I fanally got it to work with the hilp of your link.
But now i am stuck with rooted .184 FW .
And can't do OTA update, Because if i did i will end up with 4.0.A.2.368.
And so far it's unrootable

Sony xperia arc [rom] 4.0.2.a.0.42-gg 0% battery issue fix! Tested working

listen guys i had the battery issue for 2 days now and trust me i was going effin nuts so i came across this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465702 but i noticed this for for LOCKED bootloaders
so what i done was relock my bootloader and start the operation and weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it worked.. here are my steps i hope it works for everyone
req's
Xerpia arc
unlocked/locked bootloader
LINUX
Flashtool
cause i tried it with windows and it didnt work but you could try it anyways with doomlords EasyRootingToolkit package link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465702 POST #2
step 1. download http://www.mediafire.com/?invk53r4d4o3bkn Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf
step 2. download http://www.mediafire.com/?8d361p6ykrfq27f LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_lockedBL_battery.7z
step 3. extract all files so u have the ftf's place them in your flashtools firmware folder
step 4. go ahead and flash with ftf from step 1
once thats finished enter flash mode again this time flash it with Arc_step1_step1.ftf
once finished let the device boot.. u will reach the green sony logo part..
now in linux type "sudo /step2" this will root your device and patch the battery..
step 5. after step 2. if you device doesnt reboot (like mine) remove battery wait 5 sec's put it back in then enter flashmode and flash with Arc_step3_step3.ftf
thats all to it. your device should boot up and tell u that it has %85
from there download FuelGaugeFixV16.apk from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312398 post #1 at the bottom..
i wanna say thanks to doomlord,Bazoocaze,zdzihu for there methods and help.
also this is my first time making a tutorial and i know i suck at it LOL!
enjoy and best all of luck

I did it on windows.Solved the 0% issue.After locking bootlander and flashing step 1 do not try the step 2 root.Instead do the step 3 flashing.Then boot phone turn on DEBUGGING and tick UNKNOWN SOURCES.Then install the step2-DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su-batterydriver (1).zip and leave the cmd window on as u switch on the phone and press any key with cmd window on .Rooting takes place as the phone turns on.If u root after the phone has turned on fully, the phone dies in the middle of the root.After that install FuelGaugeFixV16.apk and u will start seeing the actual battery % too.U R DONE.ENSOI-----FROM MAK.Please reply and tell me if it has worked

No luck for me. After completing flash of step 1 and 3, I cannot get zerg rush to catch. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. I open command window then begin and the process starts running. After I see "waiting for device" I turn on the phone, then the program runs and the phone ends up on the battery charging screen. If I turn phone back on while plugged in it starts and then I get first error "mount: permission denied (are you root?)". After further error phone restarts. Result..no root. . Any assistance you can provide is helpful. Thanks in advance.
Sent from my SO-01C using XDA App

alohajacks said:
No luck for me. After completing flash of step 1 and 3, I cannot get zerg rush to catch. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. I open command window then begin and the process starts running. After I see "waiting for device" I turn on the phone, then the program runs and the phone ends up on the battery charging screen. If I turn phone back on while plugged in it starts and then I get first error "mount: permission denied (are you root?)". After further error phone restarts. Result..no root. . Any assistance you can provide is helpful. Thanks in advance.
Sent from my SO-01C using XDA App
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well is your bootloader locked or unlocked? let me know. from there on ill try to help you !

Yes, my bootloader is locked.
Sent from my SO-01C using XDA App

alohajacks said:
Yes, my bootloader is locked.
Sent from my SO-01C using XDA App
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ive only tested this on linux anyways u said you flashed 1 and 3? what happened to step2? flash step1 then exec step2 then flash step3 ?

Hi alohajacks,
I had the same problem as you where the zerg rush didnt work but what i did was before opening the runme.bat I opened up the files folder and opened the adb file. Then I opened the runme.bat
Hope this helps...

I managed to get it to work... though I can't seem to charge my phone!! :-s

jord83uk said:
Hi alohajacks,
I had the same problem as you where the zerg rush didnt work but what i did was before opening the runme.bat I opened up the files folder and opened the adb file. Then I opened the runme.bat
Hope this helps...
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I'll try this when I get home tonight, Thanks for the help. I'll try to repost my results within the next few days. Mahalo

Never caught
Update 9/1
Sorry for the extremely late reply. I got busy trying to get the Vita hacked and then ...
Bottom line: Tried new method of opening folders = result was no change.
Currently have :1 stock SO-01c Docomo 2.3.4 Build 4.0.1.C.1.24 / locked bootloader
:1 rooted SO-01c Docomo 2.3.2 Build 3.0.D.2.79 / locked bootloader **(0% battery error)**
I would like to have both rooted with custom roms and if possible sim unlocked.
I have looked at the many forums and realized that I am only getting more confused.
It was so much easier with the G1 and MyTouch.
Any help with next step would be greatly appreciated.
I am willing to pay or donate reasonably to achieve my goals.
Thanks in advance.
Mahalo AJ
I Finally got this working! Thanks everyone!

can't load the .7z file with flashtool...
fullmetalxx said:
listen guys i had the battery issue for 2 days now and trust me i was going effin nuts so i came across this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465702 but i noticed this for for LOCKED bootloaders
so what i done was relock my bootloader and start the operation and weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it worked.. here are my steps i hope it works for everyone
req's
Xerpia arc
unlocked/locked bootloader
LINUX
Flashtool
cause i tried it with windows and it didnt work but you could try it anyways with doomlords EasyRootingToolkit package link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465702 POST #2
step 1. download http://www.mediafire.com/?invk53r4d4o3bkn Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf
step 2. download http://www.mediafire.com/?8d361p6ykrfq27f LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_lockedBL_battery.7z
step 3. extract all files so u have the ftf's place them in your flashtools firmware folder
step 4. go ahead and flash with ftf from step 1
once thats finished enter flash mode again this time flash it with Arc_step1_step1.ftf
once finished let the device boot.. u will reach the green sony logo part..
now in linux type "sudo /step2" this will root your device and patch the battery..
step 5. after step 2. if you device doesnt reboot (like mine) remove battery wait 5 sec's put it back in then enter flashmode and flash with Arc_step3_step3.ftf
thats all to it. your device should boot up and tell u that it has %85
from there download FuelGaugeFixV16.apk from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312398 post #1 at the bottom..
i wanna say thanks to doomlord,Bazoocaze,zdzihu for there methods and help.
also this is my first time making a tutorial and i know i suck at it LOL!
enjoy and best all of luck
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SOME HOW MY FLASHTOOL DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE .7Z FILE (LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_lockedBL_battery.7z), NOR Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf FILE. I HAVE THEM COPIED IN FIRMWARES IN FLASHTOOL FOLDER, BUT HE ONLY READS FEW OTHER FTF FILES IN THERE BUT NOT THOSE 2... PLEASE HELP, HOW CAN I FIX MY BATT ISSUE... EASY AND BEST WAY... I AM A NEWBIE... PLEASE... NOW I USE A BLACKBERRY TILL I WILL FIX MY EXPERIA LT15... I REALLY MISS MY PHONE...

neverenslaved said:
SOME HOW MY FLASHTOOL DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE .7Z FILE (LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_lockedBL_battery.7z), NOR Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf FILE. I HAVE THEM COPIED IN FIRMWARES IN FLASHTOOL FOLDER, BUT HE ONLY READS FEW OTHER FTF FILES IN THERE BUT NOT THOSE 2... PLEASE HELP, HOW CAN I FIX MY BATT ISSUE... EASY AND BEST WAY... I AM A NEWBIE... PLEASE... NOW I USE A BLACKBERRY TILL I WILL FIX MY EXPERIA LT15... I REALLY MISS MY PHONE...
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You need to extract the zip file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312398

[Guide]«FLASHTOOL»4 noobs

First of all...I just decided to make this guide for people that seem to run into the same issues as I did but I feel like its more of a pain to keep adding threads & waiting for a response...or searching thru different posts to get a different outcome you were looking for. So here is where I start.
Flashtool 4 noobs:
1. When you first install flashtool before you run the program go into the driver folder run install drivers... (Make sure that your antivirus isn't running & your phone is connected to usb.)
***only connect phone to usb while installing drivers then remove phone***
2. Flashing ftf files- Because there are so many ftf files out there make sure if you get one its the correct ftf zip otherwise you will get a SIN HEAD ERROR...
*{This error}*
"ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";\00"
(if you get this error while flashing ftf its because the ftf file isn't made for your model).
To flash ftf put the file in the firmware folder of flashtool before running it. Start flashtool...hit lightning button... Select flash mode... Choose the correct drivers(also select flash drivers from bottom of box) then choose the ftf file you want to flash...it will prompt you to connect it in flash mode(green led) hold the back button while phone is off...then connect to usb... It will begin flashing the ftf file..done
***ONLY FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS***
3. Flashing kernels- In order to flash the kernel of your choice put the kernel.img in x10flasher folder. (make sure drivers are installed if you haven't installed them already). Then start flashtool... Hit lightning button... Choose fastboot mode... Select correct drivers & fastboot driver at the bottom of box. Menu should pop up. Select kernel to flash... Connect phone to usb in fastboot(blue led) turn off phone...hold search button & connect to usb...it will start flashing...done
***once you've flashed the kernel of your choice remove it from usb... Reboot phone... At boot logo hit the corresponding button to go into recovery... Back or Vol down depending on the kernel... If you don't hit it continuously it will go to black screen because it doesn't have anything to boot***
This concludes my guide... If you find this guide helpful please hit the thanks button... Or if you have any suggestions to make this guide better I'm open to feedback.
Sent from my R800x

Hello, i have a xperia play r800a from telcel, i unlocked the bootloader by test point, with help of alejandrissimo, and now i cant flash any firmware, it keeps sending this error "ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";\00", can you help me please, thank you.

What you want to do is flash a custom kernel in fastboot... Since you're x is an a get a gsm rom.
Sent from my R800x

Lordomn said:
What you want to do is flash a custom kernel in fastboot... Since you're x is an a get a gsm rom.
Sent from my R800x
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I can flash any kernel, that is not the problem, the error comes when i want a flash a tft firmware, i tried almost all version of 2.3.4 with the variants of r800a,at,i, without succes, always the same header verification error. But thank you anyway.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24610138
Have you tried the telcel ftf from this link...its 2.3.3 but it should work.
Sent from my R800x

Did you try holding back to go into flash mode?
I typed this by hand.

Hey there I've flashed a few rooms via cwm but never used flashtool but I decided I wanted to as I wanted the. 58 enhanced firmware but when I try and install the drivers for my phone it says it has installed them but its not in the drivers folder and when I try flash the ft it says drivers not installed
And I made sure I installed the correct ones :/
Xperia-Play
NXT 1.3 LE
YNWA!

Did you check in device manager to see if they need to be updated?... & also did you make sure to check flash & fastboot drivers at the bottom of the drivers selection menu...
Sent from my R800x

Lordomn said:
Did you check in device manager to see if they need to be updated?... & also did you make sure to check flash & fastboot drivers at the bottom of the drivers selection menu...
Sent from my R800x
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yeh managed to get it working forgot to update drivers thanks for this guide mate
finally have .58 enhanced firmware just flashed NXT light edition again all smooth and good to go
next stop bootloader........

Thanks man... I plan on adding more specifics later... Maybe a better outline of it...
Sent from my R800x

Lordomn said:
Thanks man... I plan on adding more specifics later... Maybe a better outline of it...
Sent from my R800x
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Maybe screenshots might help some people but other than that its pretty easy to understand
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app

OK... Will add some soon... Again thanks for the feedback. I will also change color of some of the text...to make sure its more understandable.
Sent from my R800x

[Help]Bricked Xperia Play 800i DE

Hello,
I just wanna ask you guys on how to un-brick my SE Xperia Play, i unlocked my bootloader using the SE tutorial and i wanna know if i "Re-lock" the bootloader, will the SE Companion fix this ? I used the Flashtool to install a rom on the phone but during the flash the program got stuck at 34% for about 2 hours and then my laptop battery died, do you think i can fix this ? When i power on the phone i see the "Sony Ericsson" and after that a little icon with a phone and a ! sign, then the phone goes off.
Thanks!

K4maD3va said:
Hello,
I just wanna ask you guys on how to un-brick my SE Xperia Play, i unlocked my bootloader using the SE tutorial and i wanna know if i "Re-lock" the bootloader, will the SE Companion fix this ? I used the Flashtool to install a rom on the phone but during the flash the program got stuck at 34% for about 2 hours and than my laptop battery died, do you think i can fix this ? When i power on the phone i see the "Sony Ericsson" and after that a little icon with a phone and a ! sign, then the phone goes off.
Thanks!
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Can you still get into fastboot mode? If so then just reflash with a rom via ftf and flashtool.

ozzmanj1 said:
Can you still get into fastboot mode? If so then just reflash with a rom via ftf and flashtool.
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Fastboot ? Holding the back button and connect the phone to the computer = green light ? If so, yes, i can ...

K4maD3va said:
Fastboot ? Holding the back button and connect the phone to the computer = green light ? If so, yes, i can ...
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If you have not download and installed Flashtool to your PC here is the site:
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1357833651000
Find your ftf file for your device and use flashtool to flash it to your phone, once its done you should be golden and have a working device again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399
Make sure to save the ftf file int the flashtool folder and I would recommend extracting the and installing the flashtool file to your desktop or someplace easy to find....
If you got more questions .....yeah leave them here... Good Luck

ozzmanj1 said:
If you have not download and installed Flashtool to your PC here is the site:
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1357833651000
Find your ftf file for your device and use flashtool to flash it to your phone, once its done you should be golden and have a working device again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399
Make sure to save the ftf file int the flashtool folder and I would recommend extracting the and installing the flashtool file to your desktop or someplace easy to find....
If you got more questions .....yeah leave them here... Good Luck
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I'll try this when i get home, at work now I'll keep you updated.. If my phone was made in Germany, and i had the firmware update to *.*.A.*.69, will this still work ? And can you tell me what tft should i download ? Does it have to be a German one ?

K4maD3va said:
I'll try this when i get home, at work now I'll keep you updated.. If my phone was made in Germany, and i had the firmware update to *.*.A.*.69, will this still work ? And can you tell me what tft should i download ? Does it have to be a German one ?
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As my current device is CDMA, I cant say for certain but, someone correct me if I am wrong, you should be able to flash any ftf... just realize that if you flash say Hong Kong you will not have German language, you will have obviously Cantonese, Mandarin, English......
Let me take a look:
Edit:
OK, so if I were you I would take a look at the following:
From johnnzey
R800i - 4.0.2.A.0.62
From Xperia4life
R800i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic UK and this mirror for it
I would say either of those two should be good (taken from the FTF link I posted earlier) Then again I like to experiment so I would probably go with different FTF files just to mess with stuff.
In regards to the .69.. looks like its the same as .62. So its up to you. Actually if I were you I would probably just flash my device with the R800i 4.0.2.A.0.62, just to at least get your device back in working order.
Also if you are having issues getting the fastboot drivers to work on your computer you can download the unlock tool from Wotan Server and it installs all the files, at least I have been told it will.
Wotan Server Download Link:
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-play-r800/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
Again, good luck amd let us know if you save your XP or need more help.

ozzmanj1 said:
As my current device is CDMA, I cant say for certain but, someone correct me if I am wrong, you should be able to flash any ftf... just realize that if you flash say Hong Kong you will not have German language, you will have obviously Cantonese, Mandarin, English......
Let me take a look:
Edit:
OK, so if I were you I would take a look at the following:
From johnnzey
R800i - 4.0.2.A.0.62
From Xperia4life
R800i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic UK and this mirror for it
I would say either of those two should be good (taken from the FTF link I posted earlier) Then again I like to experiment so I would probably go with different FTF files just to mess with stuff.
In regards to the .69.. looks like its the same as .62. So its up to you. Actually if I were you I would probably just flash my device with the R800i 4.0.2.A.0.62, just to at least get your device back in working order.
Also if you are having issues getting the fastboot drivers to work on your computer you can download the unlock tool from Wotan Server and it installs all the files, at least I have been told it will.
Wotan Server Download Link:
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-play-r800/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
Again, good luck amd let us know if you save your XP or need more help.
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Thanks for all the info you provided me.. I'll try this at home, until then.. THANKS !!!
Ps. I don't rly need German as a language on the phone, i'm in Romania, the phone came with a German ROM.. i was just wondering if i need the original german one..

Just one more thing, when i use Flashtool and select the ROM, do i need to check/uncheck anything like "Bootloader", "Kernel" ... Should i leave all of them to be installed ?
Thanks !
Edit: Stuck at 19% ... I don't really know what to do
http://postimage.org/image/ya4m2klnf/

Never mind, i was able to fix it. Again, thank you for your support.
Ps. I locked the bootloader and PC Companion fix it

K4maD3va said:
Never mind, i was able to fix it. Again, thank you for your support.
Ps. I locked the bootloader and PC Companion fix it
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Awesome, good to know you saved your PLAY. Generally if you are updating and it fails, flashtool and fastboot are your best friend. On a side note I would keep the flashtool files, FTF file copied to a seperate place for emergencies.. I leave my stuff on box.com (Xperia play users get 50gb free) or my D-H.st account.

[FTF][Xperia Z1][C6903]Global-LTE 14.1.G.1.534_1277-2880_R4A *Arabic Language Support

Hi Guys,
My cousin got his hands on C6903 from an online retailer in Dubai and he sent me a screenshot of his customization screen and its 1277-2880 Global LTE. He doesnt know how to create an FTF file, I tried to help him out but no use.
Can anybody try to change his customization in build.prop and try to download this Global LTE version? I tried it already but my build.prop doesnt update after a reboot for some reason
UPDATE 1:
Managed to successfully download this version from SUS. Its supports Arabic and Farsi languages
I am currently uploading the ftf file, will update this thread with the link once its complete
UPDATE 2:
Link is up!
https://mega.co.nz/#!qhREiJzT!cjYdBzQ--xTTFH5pJUC0vkLOWyAx8V-rzivH0SZZ2Aw
Screenshots

kbadone said:
Hi Guys,
My cousin got his hands on C6903 from an online retailer in Dubai and he sent me a screenshot of his customization screen and its 1277-2880 Global LTE. He doesnt know how to create an FTF file, I tried to help him out but no use.
Can anybody try to change his customization in build.prop and try to download this Global LTE version? I tried it already but my build.prop doesnt update after a reboot for some reason
Here is a screenshot
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does it have arabic?

billybobjones said:
does it have arabic?
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Yes it supports Arabic language and Farsi, I managed to finally download it from SUS, will upload in few hours:good:

kbadone said:
Yes it supports Arabic language and Farsi, I managed to finally download it from SUS, will upload in few hours:good:
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Excuse me ... if i want to install this arabic language in my Sony z1 what i have to do exactly any idea please ??!!!!
thanks

someprince said:
Excuse me ... if i want to install this arabic language in my Sony z1 what i have to do exactly any idea please ??!!!!
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You have to flash it via Flashtool.

eclyptos said:
You have to flash it via Flashtool.
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I have just downloaded that file in link above ..or i need to download something else to use it for flash?! .. do you mean tool like EMMA tool ???
any way to give me link or page with steps so i can flash my phone with please ?

someprince said:
I have just downloaded that file in link above ..or i need to download something else to use it for flash?! .. do you mean tool like EMMA tool ???
any way to give me link or page with steps so i can flash my phone with please ?
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This is the tool to flash that FTF, link: http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
All information how to do it they are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
I give you just few tips: Turn off your phone, keep pushing volume down and connect to PC, let Windows install the drivers, hold all the time volume down, open Flashtool, put first the FTF in folder of the flashtool, click on flash in flashtool, select the right FTF, click wipe data,cahe,appslog and uncheck everything else. Flash, when you see the first percent of the progress on green bar you can leave the button volume down. This will wipe all your data on the phone.

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eclyptos said:
This is the tool to flash that FTF, link: http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
All information how to do it they are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
I give you just few tips: Turn off your phone, keep pushing volume down and connect to PC, let Windows install the drivers, hold all the time volume down, open Flashtool, put first the FTF in folder of the flashtool, click on flash in flashtool, select the right FTF, click wipe data,cahe,appslog and uncheck everything else. Flash, when you see the first percent of the progress on green bar you can leave the button volume down. This will wipe all your data on the phone.
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I do not know what to say to you ... you are the MAN
At least you did answer quick with respect not like some others on website really rude asking me to bother to search enough and read properly if i can :|
I did hit it but i will say it again THANKS alot and i will try this asap and let you know . have a good sunday night

eclyptos said:
This is the tool to flash that FTF, link: http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
All information how to do it they are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
I give you just few tips: Turn off your phone, keep pushing volume down and connect to PC, let Windows install the drivers, hold all the time volume down, open Flashtool, put first the FTF in folder of the flashtool, click on flash in flashtool, select the right FTF, click wipe data,cahe,appslog and uncheck everything else. Flash, when you see the first percent of the progress on green bar you can leave the button volume down. This will wipe all your data on the phone.
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Sorry for another reply ... does the step (( Use Fastboot toolkit )) to complete the flash step and i must do it to flash FW and add language or its another story and i do not need it :/ ??!

someprince said:
Sorry for another reply ... does the step (( Use Fastboot toolkit )) to complete the flash step and i must do it to flash FW and add language or its another story and i do not need it :/ ??!
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Another Story, to flash the file which you downloaded today you have to use Flashtool and the phone have to be in Flashmode (Volume Down + Connect USB to PC, remember?). The language is implemented in that FTF so when you will turn on your phone the first screen will be of the language you want to use and there will be the Arabic. Like on the pictures posted by OP in first post.

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Another Story, to flash the file which you downloaded today you have to use Flashtool and the phone have to be in Flashmode (Volume Down + Connect USB to PC, remember?). The language is implemented in that FTF so when you will turn on your phone the first screen will be of the language you want to use and there will be the Arabic. Like on the pictures posted by OP in first post.
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Thanks again ... just hope i wont lose english after all that as i still need it too .. lol ... sorry i`ve red alot yesterday and my head just got alot inside thats why i do ask alot .

someprince said:
Thanks again ... just hope i wont lose english after all that as i still need it too .. lol ...
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You will not.

eclyptos said:
This is the tool to flash that FTF, link: http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
All information how to do it they are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
I give you just few tips: Turn off your phone, keep pushing volume down and connect to PC, let Windows install the drivers, hold all the time volume down, open Flashtool, put first the FTF in folder of the flashtool, click on flash in flashtool, select the right FTF, click wipe data,cahe,appslog and uncheck everything else. Flash, when you see the first percent of the progress on green bar you can leave the button volume down. This will wipe all your data on the phone.
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Thanks very much for help .. its done and i got now my Arabic language and my xperia working fine now

hi guys,
is it necessary to root my device and unlock the bootloader as well as downgrading from kitkat before i can flash the firmware that support the arabic language? Also do i need to wipe the data or cache ?
thanks in advance.