Hello guys,
This is a guide for people that don't get a official android update from Sony.
This is a fast and easy step by step guide and your smartphone will not break.
! I THINK THAT WINDOWS XP IS REQUIRED ( because the drivers that you need work only on XP )
! All your apps will be deleted but the photo's at your sd card will be saved
First install Sony PC companion and look if Sony says that you can get a update to 4.0.4. If not then use the guide:
1. Download and install the latest Flashtool.
2. If that's done then go to the drivers folder. Located under Program Files\Flashtool\drivers.
3. Open the Flashtool-drivers.exe and install the drivers for Xperia Arc and the Flashmode driver. After that close the program.
4. Now you need to install a ftf file. Get it under the attachments. Extract the .ftf file (inside rar) to Flashtool\firmwares.
5. Now you can open Flashtool. Click on the thunderbolt icon at the left.
6. Then select the option 'Flashmode' and click on 'Ok'. Select the 'LT15i' firmware and click on 'No final vertification'.
7. Click on 'Ok'. Flashtool will now preparing and after a while he say that you need to plug in your Xperia Arc.
8. Plug your usb into the port of the computer. Then put the usb in the Xperia Arc while holding the back button on your device.
9. Flashtool will flashing the ftf file on your Xperia Arc. After that unplug your Arc and start up. Follow the begin steps of Android.
10. Put on USB debugging and MSC (Settings > Sony Ericsson > Connection > MSC)
11. Now install/open Sony PC companion and after installing plug again your Arc on your computer and Sony will say that you can get a update to 4.0.4. He will give you the correct steps and will install it on your xperia Arc.
Enjoy your Xperia Arc with Android 4.0.4!
1. Windows xp is not required. It works also with 7.
2. This is pretty complicated. You can just flash the stock 4.0.4 ftf and you are done. No need for pc companion.
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Why do all of this when you can simply flash 4.0.4 ftf? Also people with unlocked bootloader can't use PC Companion.
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Hi forum - I updated my GT540Go to 2.1-update 1. V20a a few months ago using the kdz method and i think i rooted it, I have the superuser icon but some apps say i still need root access??? and would like to go to 2.2 openswift (newest version with most bugs fixed) with recovery and overclock.
Now when i connect to PC Suite IV it says i have an update available so my first question is what will it update my phone to if i do it?
I have now read/watched everything i can find about flashing to 2.2 but it all still looks too complicated, Is there a proper step by step guide anywhere that i can use with some confidence?
Please help me and others like me who are confused how to use ADB and SDK
Thanks.
Best to wait until OpenSwift is out of beta and is nearly complete then install. Really no point in upgrading now if you don't know how to do it.
I am a newb and managed to flash to 2.2 with a guide I found at the android forums. Would be happy to post it here if it might help.
Love the new rom its faster and aside from camera not saving pics and no screen calibrator it is fine.
Dave
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I would also be interested in a step by step guide as I have a z4 rooted phone using the Baltic 2.1 V20d kdz.
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I would also be interested in a step by step guide as I have a z4 rooted phone using the Balkan 2.1 V20d kdz.
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This is a guide I followed from another forum, and posted elsewhere with some minor additions in case anyone had problems.
The guide is from a forum post at the android forums,it is NOT my work, the added bits are mostly what I have found from browsing here and from asking questions. While I can't be held liable if you mess your phone up having done so myself I thought this could helpa few people and save them searching various threads for answers so hope it helps
The guide
To install this ROM you need to have fastboot enabled on your phone. If you have Android 1.6/2.1 installed from LG, then fastboot is not enabled. I will explain how to enable fastboot on your phone (this involves re-flashing/replacing your currently installed firmware):
I am unable to post links yet so you will have to copy and paste the appropriate link into your browser replacing the ** with tt
KDZ Updater Carphone Warehouse Unlocked.zip can be downloaded at h**p://goo.gl/7aRTc - A link to a zip archive with all the files needed to flash to Android version 2.1 with fastboot (Carphone Warehouse Unlocked)
KDZ Updater Europe Open.zip can be downloaded at h**p://goo.gl/BOcYT - A link to a zip archive with all the files needed to flash toAndroid version 2.1 with fastboot (Europe Open)
Download the version that best applies to you, if you live in the UK, I'd recommend you download the Carphone Warehouse Unlocked version, whereas if you live in Europe, I'd recommend the Europe Open version (simple right? )
I live in the UK and used the open rom from Europe as the Carphone Warehouse rom would not install
Now, how to flash these versions; I'll explain in detail how to flash the ROM's from starting with backing up.
Instructions to install ROM with Fastboot:
1. Before you start, make sure you backup all your data by installing the z4root.1.3.0.apk file onto your phone, then open it and choose 'Permanent Root'. Your phone will root and reboot. Then go to the Market and install 'MyBackup Root', open it and do a backup of your apps and personal data (contacts, sms, call log etc.) Once this is done, go to Settings>SD Card and Phone Storage>Unmount SD Card, a notification in the notification bar should appear saying 'SD Card safe to remove'. Remove the battery cover and remove the SD card and store it in a safe place. Then continue to step 2.
2. Extract the .zip file you downloaded to your computer (e.g. your desktop). Open the folder and install MSXML 4.0 SP3 Parser (msxml.msi).
3. Once that has finished, install LGAndroidDriver_WHQL_ML_Ver1.0_All_Win7.exe which are the drivers so your computer will recognize your phone.
4. Next, open KDZ_FW_UPD.exe
(i) Change 'Type' to '3GQCT' *THIS IS A MUST, THE UPDATE WILL NOT WORK OTHERWISE AND YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE*
(ii) Make sure 'PhoneMode' is set to 'DIAG'
(iii) Browse for the 'V20B_00+Fastboot.kdz' file.
5. Prepare the phone by enabling USB Debugging by going to Settings>Applications>Development>Enable USB Debugging and connect the phone to the computer via USB cable and wait for the drivers to install for the phone.
6. Click 'Launch software update' and do not use your computer until the update is complete. The update will take roughly 10-20 mins to complete.
If you have a problem with this try a different rom, this guide offers two to choose from.
Instructions to install CyanogenMod:
Once the update is complete, your phone will reboot, what you need to do is power off the phone and whilst the phone is off, press and hold the 'Camera' button all the way ANDpower on the phone, make sure you hold the 'Camera' button. The phone will display the LG logo and disappear, then display a blank screen. The phone is now in fastboot mode!
Now you want to download this file: Flashing CyanogenMod.zip and extract it to a folder called 'Android' (without the quotes '') on the C: drive (you'll probably need to make this folder yourself.
1. Now open CMD with administrator privileges (Search for CMD in the start menu and right click on 'cmd' and click 'Run as Administrator' )
2. Connect the phone to your computer via USB cable and wait for the necessary drivers to install.
If when connected with a usb cable the computer says "waiting for device" and nothing else happens try installing the fastboot drivers. You can do this by going to the control panel of your pc, from the Windows start menu, opening the list of devices and where you see the one representing your phone (likely, as was the case with me, it will say android and have a yellow exclamation mark over it). Different versions of Windows do things slightly different but what you need to do is simply update the driver by choosing the icons properties box choosing UPDATE or INSTALL DRIVER and when asked pointing it to the folder where you unzipped the drivers.
3. Then go back to the cmd window and type:
Code:
cd C:\Android
(i) Then type:
Code:
fastboot.exe -w
(ii) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe erase system
(iii) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe flash system system.img
(iv) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
(v) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe reboot
4. Your phone will now reboot with CyanogenMod 6.1.1 (Android 2.2.1). The first boot might take longer than a normal boot.
If your phone stays at a blank screen you simply forgot to do one of the above steps, in which case simply repeat them. It is likely if that happens that you simply forgot the flash boot image instruction.
5. You can now re-insert your SD card and go to Settings>SD Card and Phone Storage>Mount SD Card
Enjoy!
The instructions for flashing both the firmware with fastboot and flashing CyanogenMod are included in the zip archives called 'Readme'. I'll update the links so that you'll always have the most up to date version of CyanogenMod available for download, note that if you choose to update your phone you will loose all your data including apps etc. so backup before you update
And that, with a few comments added by myself, is the guide.
Once you have set your phone up the way you want power off your phone. Hold the HOME and POWER buttons down while the LG logo appears and you will see a menu appear on screen.
Using the volume down key to navigate the different menu choices, and the camera button to select an option choose the BACKUP OR RESTORE option and from the sub menu that it will give you choose BACKUP.
This will make a backup of your phone AND all your data, if you ever mess up an update or think you have damaged your phone in the future simply holdthe POWER and HOME buttons down and when the menu appears choose the RESTORE option
Perfect.
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Thank you MisterMentallity
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Fastboot is not detecting my device on windows 7
hi ,
i have try to update my device LG GT540 to 2.2 Android OS using fastboot.exe , but its not finding my device . it saying "wating for device " can you please anyone help me
i am using windows 7 64bit.
Thanks
Jega
jega_ms said:
hi ,
i have try to update my device LG GT540 to 2.2 Android OS using fastboot.exe , but its not finding my device . it saying "wating for device " can you please anyone help me
i am using windows 7 64bit.
Thanks
Jega
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Have u installed the drivers properly?
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There is method for ROOT your Xperia ARC S in few steps with eRoot
1. First download and extract DooMLoRD ADB drivers
2. From DIR /Files execute file ADB.exe and wait to install
Without this drivers your SE xperia ARC S was not been recognized...
3. Connect your Xperia ARC S with USB cable
In your Xperia ARC S must be checked installation from UNKNOWN SOURCES and USB DEBUGGING, also phone must be in state MSC MODE
SETTINGS>XPERIA>CONNECTIVITY>USB CONNECTION MODE>MSC MODE
SETTINGS>SECURITY>UNKNOWN SOURCES
SETTINGS>DEVELOPER OPTIONS>USB DEBUGGING
Dont allow PC Companion to be installed on your PC.
4. Download and start eRoot v1.3.4
5. Press -root and wait to process be compete.
For confirmation of succeeded ROOT-ing Super User app has been installed
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711
DOES NOT WORK @mods HELP CLOSE THE THREAD TKS!
Hello guys!
I've been looking at many ways to help us root this device via unlocked bootloader and I might find this one to be the ONE if I am correct. I need a tester with a Z3 Locked Bootloader device and follow the steps below to see if you can obtain root access:
Step 1: Download the ADT bundle from https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html and run “SDK Manager.exe”
The SDK manager will produce a list of items and the option to install. Scroll down the list to “Extras” and tick “Google USB Driver.” Then click “install packages.” This will create a folder named “usb_driver”
\Google adb\adt-bundle-windows-x86-20131030\sdk\extras\google\usb_driver.
The location on the disk is the same as the “SDK Manager.exe”
Note: The drivers are not actually installed yet, only downloaded.
Step 2: Open the file “android_winusb.inf” with a text editor. A good one to use is Notepad ++ .
The file will show a list of devices followed by a set of parameters and Hardware ID's. There are two categories of devices “[Google.NTx86]” and “[Google.NTamd64].” This specifies the type of Windows operating system either 32 bit or 64 bit respectively.
Add the following entry after the list other devices:
;Sony Xperia Z3 D6630
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install,
(Side note: Can change the model number to your device specifics)
Note: If the drivers are being installed on a 32 bit operating system then enter it under the [Google.NTx86] list, for 64 bit enter it under the [Google.NTamd64] list. If you don't know, enter it in both.
Step 3: Turn on USB “debugging mode” on the tablet or phone under Settings>Developer Options
Step 4: Connect the phone or tablet to the PC with a USB cable.
Open Windows Device Manager. Device Manager will show a listing for “Android Phone.”
Right click it and open the “Properties” window then select the “Details” tab.
Open the drop-down menu and select “Hardware ID's.” This will display the ID's for the tablet.
Select the longer name and press Ctrl+C to copy it. Paste this Hardware ID in the text editor after “=USB_Install.
Example:
;Sony Xperia Z3 D6630
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\Vid_16d5&Pid_8005&Rev_0230&MI_01
Now Save the file. You have now created an .inf file for Windows to recognize the device.
Step 5: In Device Manager right click on the “Android Phone” Icon and select “Update Driver.”
Select “Install from specific location” and click “Next.”
Click “Browse” and navigate to the location of the "android_winusb.inf" file that was just saved.
Example Location:
Desktop\Google adb\adt-bundle-windows-x86-20131030\sdk\extras\google\usb_driver.
Click Next.
Windows should now install the ADB driver for the Tablet or Phone.
Windows may ask to reboot the computer. Reboot the computer.
Step 6: Check the Device Manager to see that the device has been installed. The device properties should now read “This device is working properly.”
Note: the device properties may display an error code “Code 18: Reinstall the drivers for this device.” If it does uninstall the driver.
Right Click and select “Uninstall.” Reboot the tablet or phone and then Right Click and select “update driver.”
This time select “Install the software automatically.” The device properties should now read “This device is working properly.”
Success! The ADB drivers are now installed for the phone or tablet.
Now root using Cydia Impactor (Included in attachments [DL Here: https://cydia.saurik.com/api/latest/2):
Try all the methods in the application and report here if it works
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Sorry if the process is long but if it works then I can try to create an application to make rooting far easier. Good Luck!
This method is brought to you courtesy of The Examiner and Cydia Impactor
For the z3 dual d6633 what should i do.
Z3 d6633 or
Z3 d6633 dual
Furrydaus said:
Hello guys!
I've been looking at many ways to help us root this device via unlocked bootloader and I might find this one to be the ONE if I am correct. I need a tester with a Z3 Locked Bootloader device and follow the steps below to see if you can obtain root access:
Sorry if the process is long but if it works then I can try to create an application to make rooting far easier. Good Luck!
This method is brought to you courtesy of The Examiner and Cydia Impactor
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If you already can adb to your phone, do you really need all those extra steps with editing text files etc?
Hmmm, I'll hopefully have my Z3 tonight or tomorrow... What would the risks be of trying this, any risk of bricking? (Or is it then a matter of reflashing the proper .ftf file)..
Fruktsallad said:
If you already can adb to your phone, do you really need all those extra steps with editing text files etc?
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No you shouldn't need that if you have already installed used Flashtool (For example) or other adb commands.
Minimal adb and fastboot will also set it up for you in one step. Please download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
karrouma said:
For the z3 dual d6633 what should i do.
Z3 d6633 or
Z3 d6633 dual
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Do what is instructed
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Fruktsallad said:
If you already can adb to your phone, do you really need all those extra steps with editing text files etc?
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Refer to what gregbradley has said
gregbradley said:
No you shouldn't need that if you have already installed used Flashtool (For example) or other adb commands.
Minimal sdb and fastboot will also set it up for you in one step. Please download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
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thanks for the info! totally forgot about it hahaha
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dagrim1 said:
Hmmm, I'll hopefully have my Z3 tonight or tomorrow... What would the risks be of trying this, any risk of bricking? (Or is it then a matter of reflashing the proper .ftf file)..
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It won't brick honestly but if it does, just flash an ftf and you'll be alright
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I get 'Signature bugs unavailable' on my D6603
jpearn said:
I get 'Signature bugs unavailable' on my D6603
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Same here, D5803.
jpearn said:
I get 'Signature bugs unavailable' on my D6603
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Same here, D6603.
not working. D6633. Checked all combinations of drivers.
Ktoś z polski może pomóc w tłumaczeniu? Mógłbym dużo powiedzieć na tym forum, ale z angielskim słabo ;/
Hmm okay then..
it was sooo promising haha
thanks for testing it out guys!
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Furrydaus said:
Hmm okay then..
it was sooo promising haha
thanks for testing it out guys!
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Any exploit developed prior to August 2014 is unlikely to work as its probably been patched in the kernel.
even i und this not working but why dont use the easiest way to install xperia drivers?
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/
monx ® xperia Z3
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monx® said:
even i und this not working but why dont use the easiest way to install xperia drivers?
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/
monx ® xperia Z3
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I connected my Z3 to win 8.1, and it downloaded the drivers by itself, then I opened Flashtool and it recognized my phone.
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Hey guys, sorry for my bad english. After some research I got unlocked my Bootloader on Windows 10.
Here a small guide.
YOUR WARRANTY IS VOID.
Im not responsible for any damage on your devices. Do that on your own risk.
NOTE:!! Your devices will reset all Data and Settings, so do a backup.
1. Go to : http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/ and select Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
After this you get an E-Mail with an unlock Link.
2. Download Z5 Compact Drivers at : http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/
After you downloaded this, you need to extract the drivers. Now you will find a file named "sa0113adb.inf" rightclick on this and "install".
3. Now Download Android SDK here : http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html "installer_r24.4.1-windows.exe" for Windows Users.
Install Android SDK after downloading. Now Start Android SDK and a list will appear. There you need to Select Google USB Drivers and click on "install".
4. Now you need to download the latest Fastboot Drivers here : http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/fastboot-driver/
Now you need to replace the fastboot driver files with the file in C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk\extras\google\usb_driver.
(Maybe you need to make all Files and Folders visible to see AppData)
5. Now you need to enable the developer options on your device. Thats easy, go into Settings and scroll down till "about my phone" then tap 10-20 times on "build number" after that you unlocked the developer options. Go into the developer options now and enable "usb debugging" and "oem unlock".
6. Now put your device into adb-mode. (Hold down "volume up" and put usb cable into device and computer). After that you need to install the adb drivers by going in the Windows-Device-Manager and right click on the unknown adb device. Select update driver and then search for the driver-software. Now select driver from a list. Now Search for something like "Sony sa0113adb" and install.
7. After that you need to open CMD.exe as Administrator, and type "cd C:\Users\YOUR USERNAME\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools"
Now you are in that folder.... Now type fastboot devices. When a device is listed you are ready to type your unlock code described on the website. (The link you got by E-Mail from Sony).
Now you can check the status here:
(In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.)
Well thats it. Sorry again for my bad english .....
NOTE:!! Your devices will reset all Data and Settings, so do a backup.
what is the comand for relock?
Hi,
There isn't Z5 Compact in the device list (It's up to Z4 Tablet Wifi)
How can I select Z5 Compact ?
EDIT : I can't even see any phone, only tablets, weird..
stynh said:
Hi,
There isn't Z5 Compact in the device list (It's up to Z4 Tablet Wifi)
How can I select Z5 Compact ?
EDIT : I can't even see any phone, only tablets, weird..
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No idea...I can't find any phones either.
EDIT: Maybe you could just try http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/email-verification/ directly
Thanks, I tried that yesterday and it said it was for Xperia Z4 Tablet Wifi but after I type my IMEI, it showed a code and I finally unlocked my BL
It seems that Sony has stopped its bootloader-unlock support for Xperia phones.
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But you still can unlock it, even if it showed Xperia Z4 Tablet Wifi.
I did it yesterday
I found that, when your phone is dual sim, you have to use IMEI 2 to get the unlock code.....that's funny XD
I want to flash another ftf for xperia xcompact but the device isn't on the list along with the xz1. i created a bundle but it will not flash because i labeled as xperia x and my device can't be detected since it is not on the list for flashtool any way for this? is there an updated driver list?
edit: i attached a screenshot of the device showing that it doesnt list xperia x compact nor the xz1. by the way i am using the latest flash tool.
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I want to flash another ftf for xperia xcompact but the device isn't on the list along with the xz1. i created a bundle but it will not flash because i labeled as xperia x and my device can't be detected since it is not on the list for flashtool any way for this? is there an updated driver list?
edit: i attached a screenshot of the device showing that it doesnt list xperia x compact nor the xz1. by the way i am using the latest flash tool.
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I think I remember Flashtool has a 'refresh devices' function somewhere. Try that, and try again maybe ...
I resolve the issue by installing the firmware from sony pc companion however my other problem is that for flashtool to work "unknown sources option must be checked" as well "usb debugging"
The first one is not possible since we already know that the option changed in oreo (only to change back to the original one in android pie).
Also flashtool says there is no flashscript available