hey recently i had been planning to root my phone xperia L (c2104) since the sony stock os that i had on my phone had a lot of bugs on it.
so i started reading about bootloader which i have to unlock before rooting.
so i went to the sony website and followed each and every instruction given there.
it asked me to open command window and enter the unlock key.
i entered this key and i DIDNT get ANY error messages it showed that its done.
so i was happy
until i removed my phone and tried to start it
now it is stuck in bootloop.
please help me.
search for flashing ftf file
evadavada said:
hey recently i had been planning to root my phone xperia L (c2104) since the sony stock os that i had on my phone had a lot of bugs on it.
so i started reading about bootloader which i have to unlock before rooting.
so i went to the sony website and followed each and every instruction given there.
it asked me to open command window and enter the unlock key.
i entered this key and i DIDNT get ANY error messages it showed that its done.
so i was happy
until i removed my phone and tried to start it
now it is stuck in bootloop.
please help me.
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search how to flash ftf file and flash it using falshtool:good:
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(for me) Flashtool is the best way to unlock/relock bootloader. its hassle free you dont need cmd promt.
heres the download link http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
if you still got bootloop, flash your device to to your stock FW/FTF
if you dont have your device back up
just search your stock FW in C2104 section here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642
you should know your device model and build number..
NOTE: you need to root your device first in order to use Flashtool..
after flashing stock FTF reboot and wait.. it just takes time...
just hit thanks! hope it helps.. :good:
kebinpatrick said:
(for me) Flashtool is the best way to unlock/relock bootloader. its hassle free you dont need cmd promt.
heres the download link http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
if you still got bootloop, flash your device to to your stock FW/FTF
if you dont have your device back up
just search your stock FW in C2104 section here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642
you should know your device model and build number..
NOTE: you need to root your device first in order to use Flashtool..
after flashing stock FTF reboot and wait.. it just takes time...
just hit thanks! hope it helps.. :good:
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my device i not rooted yet, and i cant root it because its stuck in bootloop (atleast i think that to root my phone i need it to be on(?)). i am downloading stock ROM 15.3.A.0.26(i dnt remember the build that was on my device so this is an older version) for my device c2104 ...so my question is : you said i need to root my phone to use flash tool .but my device isnt rooted.
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killing.devil said:
search how to flash ftf file and flash it using falshtool:good:
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Thanx doing that now..one question can i use flashtool since my device isnt rooted?
evadavada said:
my device i not rooted yet, and i cant root it because its stuck in bootloop (atleast i think that to root my phone i need it to be on(?)). i am downloading stock ROM 15.3.A.0.26(i dnt remember the build that was on my device so this is an older version) for my device c2104 ...so my question is : you said i need to root my phone to use flash tool .but my device isnt rooted.
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just try flashing to stock using flashboot.
evadavada said:
Thanx doing that now..one question can i use flashtool since my device isnt rooted?
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Flashing a stock ftf NEVER needs rooted device.
And you can still flash if it's in bootloop. Search in the general info thread and you'll find complete tutorials.
You can download your required stock ftf from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642
and the guide for flashing is located at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/xperia-l-how-to-flash-tool-unlocking-t2337955
Hit thanks if it helped
THANXXXX
abhi007.john said:
Flashing a stock ftf NEVER needs rooted device.
And you can still flash if it's in bootloop. Search in the general info thread and you'll find complete tutorials.
You can download your required stock ftf from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642
and the guide for flashing is located at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/xperia-l-how-to-flash-tool-unlocking-t2337955
Hit thanks if it helped
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DONE DONE DONE!!!>>>>>>device working now thank you so much!
yes
evadavada said:
Thanx doing that now..one question can i use flashtool since my device isnt rooted?
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yes u can do dat
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I am a new member here and I have maybe an solution for all you out there who keep tryin to root the ICS 4.1.B.0.431 version on their Xperia Arc
It worked for me so please feedback and correct me if i am wrong
So I done that like this:
1. I downloaded the stock ICS 4.1.B.0.431 for my Arc.
2. I flashed it on my Arc with flashtool.
3. Then I tried to root it with Rooting Toolkit for Xperia 2011 ICS by Doomlord ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038 ) but no succes
4. I found that thread: [07/04][arc/arc s][ics 4.0.3] very stabe, smooth, nice and best for battery fc3.0
5. And in this thread I found that kernel: http://www.mediafire.com/?8499hc90y9eoa06
6. I flashed it on my Arc with the stock ICS
7. I used again the Rooting toolkit by Doomlord
8. And voiiiiiila........i got root!
As mentioned I tried that and it worked for me
thanks for the tips and solution dude
How did you flash that kernel? Sorry and nooby and don't know what to do with a Rar file? what tool did you use to flash it?
Flashing the kernel FLASHTOOL
bunnybash said:
How did you flash that kernel? Sorry and nooby and don't know what to do with a Rar file? what tool did you use to flash it?
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Bunnybash you need flashtool (better for beginners), the kernel which i provided in my thread (thanks to the dev who made it) and of course a Xperia Arc
First download the kernel and after that the kernel which you put somewhere on your desktop.
Then after installing open up Flashtool and click on the lightning (sory my english is bad) and select fastboot mode.
Then just click on select kernel to flash and clickthe one you placed on the desktop.
Follow the on-screen instructions and you are done
febrilabs said:
thanks for the tips and solution dude
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Your welcome
Thanks heaps... my Arc is now rooted
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk 2
will this work on ark S with the same Kernel?
hey guys, i wanted to try this on my arc S, will it work just as well?
thanks.
Does it work with locked bootloader
Hi! Do you have locked bootloader, in my case I couldn't root my Arc, and couldn't unlock the bootloader... I want to know before try again. I'm stuck...
Thanks!
i've a xperia arc s flashed with 4.1.b.0.431 with flash tools 7
locked bootloader ,no adb drivers
the .img file in zip not reckognized by flashtool
gimme a complete noob guide if you can:crying:
BEST ROOT METHOD (Worked for me)
sekhon9 said:
i've a xperia arc s flashed with 4.1.b.0.431 with flash tools 7
locked bootloader ,no adb drivers
the .img file in zip not reckognized by flashtool
gimme a complete noob guide if you can:crying:
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I have a Xperia ARC, after trying to root my phone by different ways, flashing so many roms, I found the way to get it. But not with 4.1.B.0.431, I got it with 4.1.A.0.562 and I have locked bootloader.
First you have to download the 4.1.A.0.562 rom, as I see you know how to flash it. Go to this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598072 and download the rom.
Then go to this forum Thanks to DoomLord http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038 and there you have the instruction to root your xperia.
Please read CAREFULLY the instructions, download ALL the files it suggest before start the procedure. And in the step 5 and 6, do it as it says, if not you won't get you phone rooted.
Keep reading the instruction in the CMD window during the rooting process specially when it says: Turn off and On USB debbuging.
Please thanks people in the forum I suggest, they were whom really did the job. Hope this could help you.
gesange said:
Bunnybash you need flashtool (better for beginners), the kernel which i provided in my thread (thanks to the dev who made it) and of course a Xperia Arc
First download the kernel and after that the kernel which you put somewhere on your desktop.
Then after installing open up Flashtool and click on the lightning (sory my english is bad) and select fastboot mode.
Then just click on select kernel to flash and clickthe one you placed on the desktop.
Follow the on-screen instructions and you are done
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Ok, I want to root right? I get the message that I can only load a image/kernel when I'm on a rooted device...
So, to root I need a rooted device? I got stuck with the flashtool...
Probem with root acces
Hi i have a LT15i with 4.0.4 and followed your instruction.
Everything worked and the fastbot and doomlord rootkit didnt show any failed stuff
but when it comes to my computer gonna reboot my phone its starting and turning off itself so i have to manually boot the phone
well well when i get into the phone i have superuser and downloaded a app called Root checker and it says my phone has no root
and when i start a root needed program i dont get any popup about permission allow or deny please help wanna have my phone rooted
loppanjo said:
Hi i have a LT15i with 4.0.4 and followed your instruction.
Everything worked and the fastbot and doomlord rootkit didnt show any failed stuff
but when it comes to my computer gonna reboot my phone its starting and turning off itself so i have to manually boot the phone
well well when i get into the phone i have superuser and downloaded a app called Root checker and it says my phone has no root
and when i start a root needed program i dont get any popup about permission allow or deny please help wanna have my phone rooted
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Did you try the whole process again?? If it hasn't worked, try again.
i have doing it thousand of times -.-
U can review my link it is not spam
I was able to root using Bin4ry script, I am using Linux and i have modified the script to run on Linux, this can be downloaded from
Attached the file
Just unzip the file and run the script.
./rootScript.sh
All done... I hope thus helps someone
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
gesange said:
I am a new member here and I have maybe an solution for all you out there who keep tryin to root the ICS 4.1.B.0.431 version on their Xperia Arc
It worked for me so please feedback and correct me if i am wrong
So I done that like this:
1. I downloaded the stock ICS 4.1.B.0.431 for my Arc.
2. I flashed it on my Arc with flashtool.
3. Then I tried to root it with Rooting Toolkit for Xperia 2011 ICS by Doomlord ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038 ) but no succes
4. I found that thread: [07/04][arc/arc s][ics 4.0.3] very stabe, smooth, nice and best for battery fc3.0
5. And in this thread I found that kernel: http://www.mediafire.com/?8499hc90y9eoa06
6. I flashed it on my Arc with the stock ICS
7. I used again the Rooting toolkit by Doomlord
8. And voiiiiiila........i got root!
As mentioned I tried that and it worked for me
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thanks for the solution dude ...
need help in rooting my phone
sir i am a nooby and having sony erricson neo v....i have updated my phone through PCC and have "android version 4.0.4" and "build number-4.1.b.0.431"......pls tell me how can i root my phone now....
I couldn't flash the kernel, the way you told
gesange said:
Bunnybash you need flashtool (better for beginners), the kernel which i provided in my thread (thanks to the dev who made it) and of course a Xperia Arc
First download the kernel and after that the kernel which you put somewhere on your desktop.
Then after installing open up Flashtool and click on the lightning (sory my english is bad) and select fastboot mode.
Then just click on select kernel to flash and clickthe one you placed on the desktop.
Follow the on-screen instructions and you are done
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:silly: I couldn't flash the kernel, the way you told... It says your phone mst be rooted to flash... m confused as m doing ol this to gain root acess...
i am not able to isntall cm 10 on my tipo ? it just vibrate and not able to start ,,,, plzz tell me where the problem is
jene126 said:
plzz tell me where the problem is
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Did you unlock your bootloader and flashed boot.img
Regards
Naney said:
Did you unlock your bootloader and flashed boot.img
Regards
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yes i did ..
You're in a soft brick. Don't worry. Find a stock, ftf firmware for your device and flash it using Flashtool. This may seem incredibly complicated, but it really isn't. I'm sorry, but I can't help you out more than this. I'm on my phone, and have to go. Stay tuned. And perhaps someone else can help you. Will help you tomorrow, I really have to go now.
Have a nice day!
Sent from my C1505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Check here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2349500&page=2 if You having problem with flashing kernel.
Kernels here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1997251
Just remove-insert battery, press Vol+ while connect to PC, and hit "Flash" symbol in FlashTools, select Fastboot, then "Select kernel to flash" (right section).
Good luck!
recheck
check whether u have downloaded rom for tipo and not for other device ,there are many options while downloading have u clicked on "tapioca_ss" or any other device name
Guys i need your help! I have xperia l c2105 with 15.3.A.17 firmware. I just used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...orial-bootloader-unlocking-relocking-t2332900 tutorial and now my device is not booting. I need you to tell me step by step what to do to repair this and i promise i will not try anything else if im not sure about it
GiwrgosP- said:
Guys i need your help! I have xperia l c2105 with 15.3.A.17 firmware. I just used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...orial-bootloader-unlocking-relocking-t2332900 tutorial and now my device is not booting. I need you to tell me step by step what to do to repair this and i promise i will not try anything else if im not sure about it
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can u go to flashmode and fastboot mode?
after doing the steps in unlocking did u try to reflash the stock ftf?if not, try it first.
mizukage said:
can u go to flashmode and fastboot mode?
after doing the steps in unlocking did u try to reflash the stock ftf?if not, try it first.
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I relocked bootloader and repaired it from PC companion.. If you own this phone do you wanna tell me your current rom and kernel u are using now? (and if you overclocked tell me your frequences )
GiwrgosP- said:
I relocked bootloader and repaired it from PC companion.. If you own this phone do you wanna tell me your current rom and kernel u are using now? (and if you overclocked tell me your frequences )
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Current ROM: Stock
Kernel: Thunderzap
Bootanimation: using LG G Watch bootanimation [http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/themes-apps/lg-g-watch-bootanimation-xperia-l-res-t2773711]
Rooted and Unlock Bootloader
Using Xposed to customize the looks of my stock rom.
been trying Custom rom but i always found a bug so still go back to stock
mizukage said:
Current ROM: Stock
Kernel: Thunderzap
Bootanimation: using LG G Watch bootanimation [http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/themes-apps/lg-g-watch-bootanimation-xperia-l-res-t2773711]
Rooted and Unlock Bootloader
Using Xposed to customize the looks of my stock rom.
been trying Custom rom but i always found a bug so still go back to stock
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Now are you able to get OTA updates from sony? Or even updates from pc companion?
GiwrgosP- said:
Now are you able to get OTA updates from sony? Or even updates from pc companion?
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yup i got an update to .17 but i never update it. no development for .17 fw.
I want to install repexpersisz2 rom by gamezkal. read the instructions but could not understand . Also read many threads on flashing but im still confused and dont want to brick my device.
only thing i know for sure is my device is NOT ROOTED and BOOTLOADER UNLOCK is ALLOWED but havent unlocked yet.
it would be helpful if someone could help me in flashing the rom
my device xperia l(c2104), 4.2.2 firmware from sony, build- 15.3.A.1.17
Thank you for ur time.
sainiamit94 said:
I want to install repexpersisz2 rom by gamezkal. read the instructions but could not understand . Also read many threads on flashing but im still confused and dont want to brick my device.
only thing i know for sure is my device is NOT ROOTED and BOOTLOADER UNLOCK is ALLOWED but havent unlocked yet.
it would be helpful if someone could help me in flashing the rom
my device xperia l(c2104), 4.2.2 firmware from sony, build- 15.3.A.1.17
Thank you for ur time.
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First root... There r guides for it in general thread..then cwm ..make a backup from recovery..
Unlock boot loader wic will erase ur internal storage..take proper app data backup,.contacts etc
DL flashtool ..n d z2 zip ..extract d zip..flash boot.IMG from it...again ul find guides for this.can't type everything..
Flash the zip
Done
Hit thanks if I helped
Rohan purohit said:
First root... There r guides for it in general thread..then cwm ..make a backup from recovery..
Unlock boot loader wic will erase ur internal storage..take proper app data backup,.contacts etc
DL flashtool ..n d z2 zip ..extract d zip..flash boot.IMG from it...again ul find guides for this.can't type everything..
Flash the zip
Done
Hit thanks if I helped
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i read xperia devices have DRM keys that are lost after unlocking bootloader. so i want to backup my TA. i read a thread. now im introduced to new term ftf. now im more confused.
sainiamit94 said:
i read xperia devices have DRM keys that are lost after unlocking bootloader. so i want to backup my TA. i read a thread. now im introduced to new term ftf. now im more confused.
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Follow the thread to backup ta..if u want u can install flashtool n unlock frm der it'll backup ta itself...and ftf is ur stock rom.. Its extension is .ftf like a zip file is .zip, dl ftf if anything goes wrong during unlocking or rooting..ul find guide for flashing ftf on flashtool guide
found the ftf file...669mb. download later cos fell ill. its gonna take few days.
Thanks. now understood a little bit something.
Hello Guys,
actually i am a total noob at this because i had not much time to get in the topic.
So i want to Update my Device because its showing me the Update aviable massage.
I have:
ROM: [email protected]
Recovery: TWRP Installed
Kernel: Androplusv40
Bootloader: Unlocked
Can anybody give me advise how i can update to the newest stock rom?
I guess their is no .zip to flash in recovery? I want to keep my recovery and root if that is possible.
Thanky you!
Greetings Abgeloust.
You cant keep recovery or root through an upgrade but it shouldent be too hard to re-root
You can use flashtool to flash a newer FTF without data loss and then you can also use flashtool to flash a elf or img kernel (usually has recovery included with xperias)
If ye need some more explaining then let me know
Sent from my E6653 using XDA-Developers mobile app
other option is to use flashfire ( from google play )
u can update ur device wothout reseting
Envious_Data said:
You cant keep recovery or root through an upgrade but it shouldent be too hard to re-root
You can use flashtool to flash a newer FTF without data loss and then you can also use flashtool to flash a elf or img kernel (usually has recovery included with xperias)
If ye need some more explaining then let me know
Sent from my E6653 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Hey! Thanky you for your help.
I know what the flashtool is, i used it once. But were do i get the FTF from?
If its not making you much trouble, could u wirte me a short tut how to do it step by step?
I am sorry for making you trouble :x
Abgeloust said:
Hey! Thanky you for your help.
I know what the flashtool is, i used it once. But were do i get the FTF from?
If its not making you much trouble, could u wirte me a short tut how to do it step by step?
I am sorry for making you trouble :x
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you can open something called xperifirm via flashtool (if you have a newer version) it should be a little XF icon somewhere along the tool bar
once that is open you can pick your device from the list on the left and then click check all at the top right, to download your FTF you click a version from a country/region and then click on the right where it says avaliable firmware ON a avaliable firmware, from there you can download and will be automatically added to Flashtool when finished.