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[GUIDE] Root Xperia Tipo ST21i with last Vodafone and International Firmware

root your xperia tipo without downgrading​
Many peoples claimed root for last Xperia Tipo update (both International 11.0.A.4.22 and Vodafone 11.0.A.4.25)because of the boost of performances of the phone. With this 2 updates the antutu benchmark app shows an increased value of score.​DISCLAIMER: if your phone becomes a brick I'm not responsible of the damage.​
1. Unlock your bootloader from xperia developers site (search on google)
2. Download freeXperiaProject CM10
3. Do a backup of your firmware from Sony Ericsson Update Service, copying the entire folder of Sony Ericsson update service to another folder.
Download flashtool from the link at the bottom of the post
Convert you files using Decrypt files function from the Tools menu of flashtool, selecting the folder where you saved files from Sony Ericsson Update Service
Select the 3 files having the beginning of the name FILE_
Add all the list of files to move them on the right
It will create a ftf file to flash from flashtool
Put it into the folder firmwares of flashtool
open it with win rar and save kernel.sin
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From now follows these steps carefully.
Put the kernel.sin and the boot.img into you fastboot's root folder (example android-sdk-windows/platform-tools)
Shut down your xperia tipo
Press volume up key and keep it pressed when connecting your USB cable
Go on fastboot and type "fastboot flash boot boot.img
Type fastboot reboot
When the led becomes pink press the volume up key a lot of times
You should be into cwm recovery
Download the SuperSu flashable zip for universal root (link at the bottom of the post)
put it into your sdcard by mounting it (recovery will mnount external sd via usb)
unmount your usb and mount system, then go to install zip from sdcard -> apply zip from external storge (or sdcard)
apply the SuperSu zip
Detach you usb cable and remove the battery for about 30 seconds
reinsert battery and do not power on yyour device; press the fastboot volume up button and connect the usb cable
go back to fastboot and type fastboot flash boot kernel.sin
You are done, reboot your tipo and enjoy it rooted!
Links: remove and replace x with t
Xperia unlocking instructions: hxxp://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
CM10: hxxp://uploaded.net/file/yddia8fu/from/rnta1u
Flashtool: hxxp://androxyde.github.com/
Firmware (if you don't want to do backup from Sony Ericsson Update Service): hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001567
SuperSu: hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
It worked fine on my device!

[Q] xperia miro stuck at boot in XPERIA logo after replacing home.apk of stock rom

pls help..!!!!!
i wanted to add the xperia z home screen panels in my xperia miro as posted somehere in this site.it was a simple procedure but me being impatient n a total noob messed it up.i downloaded the home.apk of xperia z and copied it into the directory /system/apps and replaced it with the stock home.apk and forgot to make a backup of the replaced file n even forgot to change permissions to rw-r-r of the new home.apk.now my phone wont boot n it gets stuck in the 'xperia logo'.is my phone bricked?????is there any solution???help pls

rusted_lkr said:
pls help..!!!!!
i wanted to add the xperia z home screen panels in my xperia miro as posted somehere in this site.it was a simple procedure but me being impatient n a total noob messed it up.i downloaded the home.apk of xperia z and copied it into the directory /system/apps and replaced it with the stock home.apk and forgot to make a backup of the replaced file n even forgot to change permissions to rw-r-r of the new home.apk.now my phone wont boot n it gets stuck in the 'xperia logo'.is my phone bricked?????is there any solution???help pls
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Your best bet would be to flash the stock firmware onto your device using flashtool.
1) Download flashtool from here: http://androxyde.github.io/
2) Download Miro firmware 11.0.A.5.5 from here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_d8uWGbkaetR1ZuSWlUcTNNQVk/edit?pli=1
3) Install flashtool to your computer, keep the install location default to keep things simple.
4) Move the firmware to the flashtool directory. Default path is C:\Flashtool\firmwares
5) Install the device drivers provided with flashtool. Default path is C:\Flashtool\drivers. Install every driver firmware possible.
6) Open flashtool and click the lightning bolt. Select flash mode.
7) In the new window select your Miro firmware what you moved to the firmwares folder. Do NOT change any of the tick boxes as doing so can cause complications. Press okay.
8) Let flashtool prepare the file for flashing. Once it has it will ask you to connect your device in flash mode. To do so plug the large USB end into your computer, remove your phones battery and leave the back off. Connect the small end of the USB cable to your phone and hold the volume DOWN (-) button. Insert the battery. This puts your phone into flash mode.
9) Let flashtool work its magic. It takes about 2-5 minutes to make your phone work again.
10) Enjoy your working phone.

gamer649 said:
Your best bet would be to flash the stock firmware onto your device using flashtool.
1) Download flashtool from here: http://androxyde.github.io/
2) Download Miro firmware 11.0.A.5.5 from here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_d8uWGbkaetR1ZuSWlUcTNNQVk/edit?pli=1
3) Install flashtool to your computer, keep the install location default to keep things simple.
4) Move the firmware to the flashtool directory. Default path is C:\Flashtool\firmwares
5) Install the device drivers provided with flashtool. Default path is C:\Flashtool\drivers. Install every driver firmware possible.
6) Open flashtool and click the lightning bolt. Select flash mode.
7) In the new window select your Miro firmware what you moved to the firmwares folder. Do NOT change any of the tick boxes as doing so can cause complications. Press okay.
8) Let flashtool prepare the file for flashing. Once it has it will ask you to connect your device in flash mode. To do so plug the large USB end into your computer, remove your phones battery and leave the back off. Connect the small end of the USB cable to your phone and hold the volume DOWN (-) button. Insert the battery. This puts your phone into flash mode.
9) Let flashtool work its magic. It takes about 2-5 minutes to make your phone work again.
10) Enjoy your working phone.
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thanks a lot....it worked like a charm

gamer649 said:
Your best bet would be to flash the stock firmware onto your device using flashtool.
1) Download flashtool from here: [
2) Download Miro firmware 11.0.A.5.5 from here:
3) Install flashtool to your computer, keep the install location default to keep things simple.
4) Move the firmware to the flashtool directory. Default path is C:\Flashtool\firmwares
5) Install the device drivers provided with flashtool. Default path is C:\Flashtool\drivers. Install every driver firmware possible.
6) Open flashtool and click the lightning bolt. Select flash mode.
7) In the new window select your Miro firmware what you moved to the firmwares folder. Do NOT change any of the tick boxes as doing so can cause complications. Press okay.
8) Let flashtool prepare the file for flashing. Once it has it will ask you to connect your device in flash mode. To do so plug the large USB end into your computer, remove your phones battery and leave the back off. Connect the small end of the USB cable to your phone and hold the volume DOWN (-) button. Insert the battery. This puts your phone into flash mode.
9) Let flashtool work its magic. It takes about 2-5 minutes to make your phone work again.
10) Enjoy your working phone.
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Hi the same happened to my phone, but when i try to do that the green led turns up but I get this in the flashtool
16/000/2013 09:00:24 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
16/000/2013 09:00:24 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.12.1 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
16/000/2013 09:00:26 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/000/2013 09:00:40 - INFO - Selected ST23i / 11.0.A.5.5 / CE
16/000/2013 09:00:40 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
16/000/2013 09:00:56 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - INFO - Start Flashing
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - INFO - Checking header
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - INFO - Ending flash session
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - ERROR -
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

If have CWM installed you can run advanced - fix permissions if your phone's permissions are wrong.
Anyway with your current problem try:
> don't enter flashmode until flashtool asks to to do so.
> redownload stock firmware
> run flashtool as administrator/root

thank u man
gamer649 said:
Your best bet would be to flash the stock firmware onto your device using flashtool.
1) Download flashtool from here: http://androxyde.github.io/
2) Download Miro firmware 11.0.A.5.5 from here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_d8uWGbkaetR1ZuSWlUcTNNQVk/edit?pli=1
3) Install flashtool to your computer, keep the install location default to keep things simple.
4) Move the firmware to the flashtool directory. Default path is C:\Flashtool\firmwares
5) Install the device drivers provided with flashtool. Default path is C:\Flashtool\drivers. Install every driver firmware possible.
6) Open flashtool and click the lightning bolt. Select flash mode.
7) In the new window select your Miro firmware what you moved to the firmwares folder. Do NOT change any of the tick boxes as doing so can cause complications. Press okay.
8) Let flashtool prepare the file for flashing. Once it has it will ask you to connect your device in flash mode. To do so plug the large USB end into your computer, remove your phones battery and leave the back off. Connect the small end of the USB cable to your phone and hold the volume DOWN (-) button. Insert the battery. This puts your phone into flash mode.
9) Let flashtool work its magic. It takes about 2-5 minutes to make your phone work again.
10) Enjoy your working phone.
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thank you very much man. u really helped me.. thx u very much. hats off

Doesn't detect
Hi, if i follow the steps to get in flash mode, flashtool keeps saying that i must connect him. What now?

Flashplay said:
Hi, if i follow the steps to get in flash mode, flashtool keeps saying that i must connect him. What now?
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What OS do you use? that hapen to me on Win 8.1, try on 7 it wil work.

xperia miro stuck on cyanogen boot logo while flashinf stock ftf
I m facing the same problem,
xperia miro stuck on cyanogen boot logo while flashing stock ftf with flashtool. Now cyanogen boot logo is revovling but nothing else.
Flashttol say device is coonected in usb debugging off, but i checked usb debugging was ticked in setting. now not able to boot phone. Need your help guys ASAP.
Using Windows 7

Hey,
To recover from your brick:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631456
Have a nice day!
Sent from a bad phone

It shows You didnt have fastboot drivers
---------- Post added at 04:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:51 PM ----------
Pleass provide Updated links for download , My miro stucks at Xperia logo still no recovery ,

gopinaidu said:
It shows You didnt have fastboot drivers
---------- Post added at 04:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:51 PM ----------
Pleass provide Updated links for download , My miro stucks at Xperia logo still no recovery ,
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For Flashing Stock ROM fastboot drivers are not required, only flashmode drivers are required which Windows manages to get them easily. I wanted fastboot drivers for my phone which were in Flashtool -> Drivers folder. But the installing always used to fail. After lot of google searches I found out as the drivers were not digitally signed Windows used to block it's install process. If you are having same problem just Google 'How to disable driver signature enforcement in Windows'. It helped for me

[Q] Bassoon 7" dual sim .zip SDcard recovery rom needed or USB driver for flashtool

[Q] Bassoon 7" dual sim .zip SDcard recovery rom needed or USB driver for flashtool
Ls,
I'm trying to help a friend who deleted too many files from his Bassoon 7"dual sim tablet.
Now it fails to make calls and keeps saying that: "unfortunately, the system laucher has stopped".
I have no idea what he deleted (after I adviced him to install SU so he could move apps to the SDcard, so i feel responsible)
So im trying to reinstall the entire thing.
Factory reset doesnt help.
On needrom.com I found some jxd p1000 roms that might work(apparently the bassoon 7"is a jxd p1000 clone)
I have found several roms on needrom.com that might apply.
There's only 1 .zip rom that will attempt to install from SDcard. It starts but fails after a while because its the wrong ROM prob. It has android 4.1.1 and the tablet says 4.2.2.
The other roms require the flashtool.
I tried all possible flashtool that were adviced on this, and other, forums.
The problem is that the flashtools dont seem to recognize the device, neither does adb.exe.
I can use sideload but dont have the right .zip file for it. I can also copy it to the sdcard and use; recovery boot and install from SDcard but again, i dont have the right .zip ROM for that.
WIndows recognizes and is able to acess the device as a USB or as a m72_nand_p88 device.
I have installed the MTP-65xx usb drivers. some HTC usb drivers (windows reported the device as a HTC desire at some point) and the ADB usb drivers(windows reports the device as a ADB usb device if connected in recovery mode)
Questions(calls for help );
- Is there a USB driver that I haven't found that will enable me to use the flashtools so I can try the other ROMS from needrom.com
and/or
- Is there a way to convert the .rar ROMS that use the scatterfile to a .zip that i can use in reboot recovery from SDcard or use ADB sideload
and/or
:cyclops: :silly: im going crazy here....
Recap:
- I cant connect to the device with the flashtool
- I do not have the rom in a .zip that I can use in recovery from SDcard :silly:
- I do not know how, or if its possible to, convert the scatterfile/flashtool roms to a format (.zip) that I can use with recovery from SDcard or sideload (the scatterfile .rar roms are about 170Mb the .zips are about 400+ Mb so eitehr they are pre-unpacked-installed...?)
- I seriously have no idea what to do next..
Device:
samsung p1000 look alike clone; it has dual sim, 7 inch display, says bassoon on the back.
android 4.2.2
baseband: MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V8
Kernel: 3.4.5 [email protected]#1
Build: ALPS.JB3.MP.V1.12
Custom build V023
Any and all help is much appreciated!
Highest regards,
Mac

MacShrike said:
Ls,
I'm trying to help a friend who deleted too many files from his Bassoon 7"dual sim tablet.
Now it fails to make calls and keeps saying that: "unfortunately, the system laucher has stopped".
I have no idea what he deleted (after I adviced him to install SU so he could move apps to the SDcard, so i feel responsible)
So im trying to reinstall the entire thing.
Factory reset doesnt help.
On needrom.com I found some jxd p1000 roms that might work(apparently the bassoon 7"is a jxd p1000 clone)
I have found several roms on needrom.com that might apply.
There's only 1 .zip rom that will attempt to install from SDcard. It starts but fails after a while because its the wrong ROM prob. It has android 4.1.1 and the tablet says 4.2.2.
The other roms require the flashtool.
I tried all possible flashtool that were adviced on this, and other, forums.
The problem is that the flashtools dont seem to recognize the device, neither does adb.exe.
I can use sideload but dont have the right .zip file for it. I can also copy it to the sdcard and use; recovery boot and install from SDcard but again, i dont have the right .zip ROM for that.
WIndows recognizes and is able to acess the device as a USB or as a m72_nand_p88 device.
I have installed the MTP-65xx usb drivers. some HTC usb drivers (windows reported the device as a HTC desire at some point) and the ADB usb drivers(windows reports the device as a ADB usb device if connected in recovery mode)
Questions(calls for help );
- Is there a USB driver that I haven't found that will enable me to use the flashtools so I can try the other ROMS from needrom.com
and/or
- Is there a way to convert the .rar ROMS that use the scatterfile to a .zip that i can use in reboot recovery from SDcard or use ADB sideload
and/or
:cyclops: :silly: im going crazy here....
Recap:
- I cant connect to the device with the flashtool
- I do not have the rom in a .zip that I can use in recovery from SDcard :silly:
- I do not know how, or if its possible to, convert the scatterfile/flashtool roms to a format (.zip) that I can use with recovery from SDcard or sideload (the scatterfile .rar roms are about 170Mb the .zips are about 400+ Mb so eitehr they are pre-unpacked-installed...?)
- I seriously have no idea what to do next..
Device:
samsung p1000 look alike clone; it has dual sim, 7 inch display, says bassoon on the back.
android 4.2.2
baseband: MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V8
Kernel: 3.4.5 [email protected]#1
Build: ALPS.JB3.MP.V1.12
Custom build V023
Any and all help is much appreciated!
Highest regards,
Mac
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Greetings Mac,
I have a similar problem with same tablet but I was able to fine the direct download site for Bassoon. It's in Chinese but you can figure it out. Scroll to the model and version (version # under 2nd battery i.e. 061) as well as the , click on link and on the page there is a down arrow and horizontal bracket on button on top to download. "SP_Flash_Tool". I am currently downloading the rom for my device but will post results.
Here's the link: http://pan.baidu.com/share/home?uk=2285182452&view=share#category/type=0
Good Luck!

bassoon stock roms with flash tool
MacShrike said:
Ls,
I'm trying to help a friend who deleted too many files from his Bassoon 7"dual sim tablet.
Now it fails to make calls and keeps saying that: "unfortunately, the system laucher has stopped".
I have no idea what he deleted (after I adviced him to install SU so he could move apps to the SDcard, so i feel responsible)
So im trying to reinstall the entire thing.
Factory reset doesnt help.
On needrom.com I found some jxd p1000 roms that might work(apparently the bassoon 7"is a jxd p1000 clone)
I have found several roms on needrom.com that might apply.
There's only 1 .zip rom that will attempt to install from SDcard. It starts but fails after a while because its the wrong ROM prob. It has android 4.1.1 and the tablet says 4.2.2.
The other roms require the flashtool.
I tried all possible flashtool that were adviced on this, and other, forums.
The problem is that the flashtools dont seem to recognize the device, neither does adb.exe.
I can use sideload but dont have the right .zip file for it. I can also copy it to the sdcard and use; recovery boot and install from SDcard but again, i dont have the right .zip ROM for that.
WIndows recognizes and is able to acess the device as a USB or as a m72_nand_p88 device.
I have installed the MTP-65xx usb drivers. some HTC usb drivers (windows reported the device as a HTC desire at some point) and the ADB usb drivers(windows reports the device as a ADB usb device if connected in recovery mode)
Questions(calls for help );
- Is there a USB driver that I haven't found that will enable me to use the flashtools so I can try the other ROMS from needrom.com
and/or
- Is there a way to convert the .rar ROMS that use the scatterfile to a .zip that i can use in reboot recovery from SDcard or use ADB sideload
and/or
:cyclops: :silly: im going crazy here....
Recap:
- I cant connect to the device with the flashtool
- I do not have the rom in a .zip that I can use in recovery from SDcard :silly:
- I do not know how, or if its possible to, convert the scatterfile/flashtool roms to a format (.zip) that I can use with recovery from SDcard or sideload (the scatterfile .rar roms are about 170Mb the .zips are about 400+ Mb so eitehr they are pre-unpacked-installed...?)
- I seriously have no idea what to do next..
Device:
samsung p1000 look alike clone; it has dual sim, 7 inch display, says bassoon on the back.
android 4.2.2
baseband: MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V8
Kernel: 3.4.5 [email protected]#1
Build: ALPS.JB3.MP.V1.12
Custom build V023
Any and all help is much appreciated!
Highest regards,
Mac
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this is the link where you can download the stock rom for basoon phablets https://androidmtk.com/download-bassoon-stock-rom-models
they have some bugs like wifi nvram warning, no working gps, gravity, and compas
and one very very annooing chinese app that constandly sends you app announcements that you can install if you delete it than youre contacts and phone functions will not work
maybe you can fix those things
greetings flappie311

[Q&A] [Tipo][Tipo Dual][Miro][J]Clockworkmod[Locked/Unlocked Bootloader]

Q&A for [Tipo][Tipo Dual][Miro][J]Clockworkmod[Locked/Unlocked Bootloader]
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I format system partition and reboot before installing compatible ROM. CWM will also get erased during format,and usb not connet with system.
It only show sony symbol
What should i do?
Please help me...

dayalcalicut said:
I format system partition and reboot before installing compatible ROM. CWM will also get erased during format,and usb not connet with system.
It only show sony symbol
What should i do?
Please help me...
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Did you install boot.img from other ROM??
Read this link first: http://xperiafirmware.com/2-uncategorised/30-androxyde-xperia-flashtool
2. Download flashtool from
http://www.firmwaremobile.com/index.php/xperiadownload/file/233-flashtool-9-2014
3. Download the firmware from
http://d-h.st/nCu
4. Install the flashtool in C:
5. Go to C:\flashtool\flashtool drivers and install the drivers
6. paste the ftf firmware file downloaded in step 3, to folder „Firmware“ included in the XPERIA Flashtool i.e. C:\flashtool\firmwares
7. open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok. Important - if you do not want to delete any data of your phone, just uncheck flashing userdata.sin file. All data will remain in your phone, but sometimes it can cause additional troubles. So it is better (and I recommend that) to do the backup of your personal data, than proceed with clean instalation and then restore your personal data.
8.*turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button*
9. after few minutes all is done and your phone gets started
Hit thanks if it helped!! And tell me when it is done

help
I cant connect usb of phone with my pc,it shows any detected device.
Is can i use flash tool in this situation

dayalcalicut said:
I cant connect usb of phone with my pc,it shows any detected device.
Is can i use flash tool in this situation
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Install the fastboot and flashmode drivers and then try again

plz clear. ma doubt..!!
Battery_charging
#!/system/xbin/sh
cat /dev/input/event2 > /dev/keycheck&
sleep 3
kill -9 $!
if [ -s /dev/keycheck -o -e /cache/recovery/boot ]
then
# fixing CPU clocks to avoid issues in recovery
echo 1008000 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
echo 245000 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq
rm /cache/recovery/boot
# remount rootfs rw
mount -o remount,rw rootfs /
# Umount
## /data/idd
umount -l /dev/block/mmcblk0p15
## /data
umount -l /dev/block/mmcblk0p11
# Mount recovery partition
cd /
rm -r /sbin /sdcard
rm -f etc init* uevent* default*
if [ -f /system/bin/recovery.tar ]
then
tar -xf /system/bin/recovery.tar
fi
# Umount /system
umount -l /dev/block/mmcblk0p10
# chroot
chroot / /init
fi
# Continue booting
/system/bin/battery_charging_help $1
in this file what does that 3rd line implement
In my Xperia j I get a black screen
And in that file it is written that
"sleep 3"
is there any relationship between them??

ST23I Cannot Install ROM after Clockworkmod Install , any help appreciated
Hi all.
This 60 yr old bloke cant take stuff in too easy these days so please be patient with me.
I do the clockwork mod as in post #1
I check by turning phone ON and pressing down vol button . YES , It's now ROOTED and I get the options in clockwork-mod.
I clear cache and Delivik .
Now I try to install zip ( yes I put ..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1702748&d=1359981583 ... Into my SD card , along with the gapps stripped.zip )
Unfortunately I I cannot get to the external_SD card as it is NOT mounted. I cannot even see it after I click "mount external-SD" .
To be truthful I am a little confused as to how I get a ROM either onto the Xperia ST23I internal memory or external SD card.
At one point I bricked it but used the sony PC companion and brought it back , I tried install CWM again and success but again have the same problem ... I cant get to the zips on external SD .
Any guidance would be appreciated , especially since I spent the last 3 days going round and round on forum threads.

Please explain ?
aksh1892 said:
Did you install boot.img from other ROM??
Read this link first: xxxxx
2. Download flashtool from xxxxx
3. Download the firmware from xxxxx
4. Install the flashtool in C:
5. Go to C:\flashtool\flashtool drivers and install the drivers
6. paste the ftf firmware file downloaded in step 3, to folder „Firmware“ included in the XPERIA Flashtool i.e. C:\flashtool\firmwares
7. open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok. Important - if you do not want to delete any data of your phone, just uncheck flashing userdata.sin file. All data will remain in your phone, but sometimes it can cause additional troubles. So it is better (and I recommend that) to do the backup of your personal data, than proceed with clean instalation and then restore your personal data.
8.*turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button*
9. after few minutes all is done and your phone gets started
Hit thanks if it helped!! And tell me when it is done
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You say at No. 5 " Go to C:\flashtool\flashtool drivers and install the drivers " .
Please tell us how to do this ?

Mrstream said:
You say at No. 5 " Go to C:\flashtool\flashtool drivers and install the drivers " .
Please tell us how to do this ?
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When you install Flashtool you'll have folder in Flashtool/drivers there is driver.exe just double click it select fastboot and flash drivers and install. If you have Windows 8/8.1 you'll have to disable signature verification first, search for it ther are plenty tutorials how to.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4

Dzepar said:
When you install Flashtool you'll have folder in Flashtool/drivers there is driver.exe just double click it select fastboot and flash drivers and install. If you have Windows 8/8.1 you'll have to disable signature verification first, search for it ther are plenty tutorials how to.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
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Hi, Thank you , your expalanation was very clear . Only problem is I do see all the drivers but there is none for ST23I which is my device.
If I look in Devices folder I DO see the ST23I folder ... BUT .. when I click in > C:\Flashtool\drivers then double click the ICON ( Flashtool-drivers ) it comes up with the options list and tick boxes yet my device is NOT shown . In fact NO ST devices are shown as options.
Still puzzled !

Mrstream said:
Hi, Thank you , your expalanation was very clear . Only problem is I do see all the drivers but there is none for ST23I which is my device.
If I look in Devices folder I DO see the ST23I folder ... BUT .. when I click in > C:\Flashtool\drivers then double click the ICON ( Flashtool-drivers ) it comes up with the options list and tick boxes yet my device is NOT shown . In fact NO ST devices are shown as options.
Still puzzled !
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Just install sony pc companion.
Once installed , connect your phone in flashmode (green led) and it will install required drivers by itself.
Press the thumb up button on lower right hand corner of this post if I helped you.

Anupam_Dey said:
Just install sony pc companion.
Once installed , connect your phone in flashmode (green led) and it will install required drivers by itself.
Press the thumb up button on lower right hand corner of this post if I helped you.
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Hi, I already have it installed and have used it several times ...... 2 times to unbrick and return to stock rom .
To be truthfull, I do appreciate your help but feel that I m out of my depth . Bit too old to take it all in .
I have clockwork installed but cannot get acces to any zips I put onto external SD . The problem is there is NO Boot image so I am still stuck with the stock rom. Even if I mount the External SD via CWM it does not give me access to external. I am trying to download the zips to the phone via my dropbox to phone internal memory . I will see how that goes. I am still messing , you never know I might just get lucky.
Once again ,thank you so much .

Emergency!
What i did is flash stock kernel with fusion kernel for Xperia miro. the phone won't boot. i reflashed stock kernel. in cwm i wiped system partition, cache, and dalvik cache and installed super jelly bean rom with stock kernel. upon reboot my phone is stuck in sony logo. i flashed fusion kernel again but no boot. lastly, i flashed stock kernel and is hung in bootloop. Can you hep me please. My stock rom is in sd card. if only i could acces it with cwm i'd restore my stock rom. please help me. thank you.
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Mrstream said:
Hi all.
This 60 yr old bloke cant take stuff in too easy these days so please be patient with me.
I do the clockwork mod as in post #1
I check by turning phone ON and pressing down vol button . YES , It's now ROOTED and I get the options in clockwork-mod.
I clear cache and Delivik .
Now I try to install zip ( yes I put ..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1702748&d=1359981583 ... Into my SD card , along with the gapps stripped.zip )
Unfortunately I I cannot get to the external_SD card as it is NOT mounted. I cannot even see it after I click "mount external-SD" .
To be truthful I am a little confused as to how I get a ROM either onto the Xperia ST23I internal memory or external SD card.
At one point I bricked it but used the sony PC companion and brought it back , I tried install CWM again and success but again have the same problem ... I cant get to the zips on external SD .
Any guidance would be appreciated , especially since I spent the last 3 days going round and round on forum threads.
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You said, "At one point I bricked it but used the sony PC companion and brought it back , I tried install CWM again and success". Can you please explain how did you do it?

Help me ) NewFlasher Flashing Method

Because flashtool doesn't work on xzp
So i found flashing tool
Found a tool named NewFlasher
they said move flasher app to firmware downloaded folder by XperiaFirm
So i did and doing well
But it stopped working while flashing System.sin(maybe)
And i rebooted but it didn't boot
And just white Sony logo(and n and y letter is broken(?)
I go to flashmode but fastboot didn't work at all
What should i do...
and threre are any files i need to EXCLUDE when i flash again?
I didnt exclude any files and flashed. Am i doomed now?

did yout try to restore with xperia companion?

I unlocked the bootloader
kistigun said:
did yout try to restore with xperia companion?
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I unlocked the bootloader
Is there any way to relock the bootloader ?
I unlcoked xz unlock at the sony developers site(xz unlock works to xzp)

( Help me ) NewFlasher Flashing Method
Hi,
Somethings wrong with your flashing.
do the thing only what i do ok.
1. if you have original download file from downloaded by xperiafirm, open it.
2. if not download the file again.
3. then open it and copy only .sin files to new folder name as XZP.
4. go to the downloaded file and there is a rar file name as partition.
5. extract that file to that new folder with name as partition in XZP folder.
6. then copy the newflasher.exe to the XZP folder.
7. Run newflasher.exe
8.type N and click enter.
9. then connect your phone to the PC while touching your Phone volume down key.
10. wait until finish the process and press ok and disconnect the phone.
11. switch on and you can see it as new one

Kanchuka said:
Hi,
Somethings wrong with your flashing.
do the thing only what i do ok.
1. if you have original download file from downloaded by xperiafirm, open it.
2. if not download the file again.
3. then open it and copy only .sin files to new folder name as XZP.
4. go to the downloaded file and there is a rar file name as partition.
5. extract that file to that new folder with name as partition in XZP folder.
6. then copy the newflasher.exe to the XZP folder.
7. Run newflasher.exe
8.type N and click enter.
9. then connect your phone to the PC while touching your Phone volume down key.
10. wait until finish the process and press ok and disconnect the phone.
11. switch on and you can see it as new one
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thank you for your kind explanation
i didn't know that at all
Did my IMEI and other devices own info gone away....?

Kanchuka said:
Hi,
Somethings wrong with your flashing.
do the thing only what i do ok.
1. if you have original download file from downloaded by xperiafirm, open it.
2. if not download the file again.
3. then open it and copy only .sin files to new folder name as XZP.
4. go to the downloaded file and there is a rar file name as partition.
5. extract that file to that new folder with name as partition in XZP folder.
6. then copy the newflasher.exe to the XZP folder.
7. Run newflasher.exe
8.type N and click enter.
9. then connect your phone to the PC while touching your Phone volume down key.
10. wait until finish the process and press ok and disconnect the phone.
11. switch on and you can see it as new one
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thank you for your kind explanation
i didn't know that at all
Did my IMEI and other devices own info gone away....?

한구긴 said:
thank you for your kind explanation
i didn't know that at all
Did my IMEI and other devices own info gone away....?
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I have flashed my phone. but nothings change. but you cant safe your documents and data. because your phone already software crashed. so you can do it.
please note. this app is not recommended like flash tool. but you have no option to recover your phone.
did you try to repair your phone using Xperia companion.
before flashing using new flasher. try to repair your phone using Xperia Companion. which is officially recommended application. open xperia companion and click repair then select phone and wait until show you connect your phone with press and hold volume down key. if this works no need to use new flasher. if this not work you have to use new flasher

Kanchuka said:
I have flashed my phone. but nothings change. but you cant safe your documents and data. because your phone already software crashed. so you can do it.
please note. this app is not recommended like flash tool. but you have no option to recover your phone.
did you try to repair your phone using Xperia companion.
before flashing using new flasher. try to repair your phone using Xperia Companion. which is officially recommended application. open xperia companion and click repair then select phone and wait until show you connect your phone with press and hold volume down key. if this works no need to use new flasher. if this not work you have to use new flasher
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I've already unlocked my bootloader
Is there any way to relock the bootloader?
(I tried xz's unlock method)

한구긴 said:
I've already unlocked my bootloader
Is there any way to relock the bootloader?
(I tried xz's unlock method)
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No, you can not relock the bootloader since your DRM key are history