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[Q] Xperia e bootloop error - search fixes not working

I have an Xperia E (Single Sim).
I have unlocked the bootloader using the official Sony method and, as it seems, like many before me, my phone is stuck in a bootloop.
I have tried the solution noted here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40911422 by bg.shishir
Unfortunately when I run flashtool the following is the outcome
21/034/2013 01:34:20 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
21/034/2013 01:34:20 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
21/034/2013 01:34:25 - INFO - Device disconnected
21/034/2013 01:34:33 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
21/034/2013 01:34:58 - INFO - Selected C1505 / relock / bootloader
21/034/2013 01:34:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
21/034/2013 01:34:58 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
21/034/2013 01:34:59 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
21/034/2013 01:34:59 - INFO - Reading device information
21/035/2013 01:35:16 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
21/035/2013 01:35:16 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
21/035/2013 01:35:19 - INFO - Start Flashing
21/035/2013 01:35:19 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
21/035/2013 01:35:19 - INFO - Checking header
21/035/2013 01:35:19 - INFO - Ending flash session
21/035/2013 01:35:19 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.
21/035/2013 01:35:19 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
21/035/2013 01:35:20 - INFO - Device disconnected
21/035/2013 01:35:27 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
21/035/2013 01:35:27 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
I'm guessing it might be something to do with USB debugging being off, but because it is stuck in a bootloop I can't get into the phone to change that.
Am I doing something wrong? Any help would be much appreciated, as my phone is effectively bricked! I just want to get it working again - nothing more.

Xperia factory reset method
Update - I have got it working again!!! Woohoo.
Now you custom ROM peeps won't like this fix - but for the likes of me who just got real scared thinking my phone was bricked, its exactly what I wanted.
This fix takes you back to the original ROM. I'd seen someone else mention it, but didn't understand the post. So, if you come across this one and you are like me.... (well, let's hope you're not, but hey!)... then this is what you do:
1) Download and install the official Sony PC Companion.
2) Click on the Support Zone button
3) Click on Software update
4) The next screen has a repair my phone link (not the button on the bottom - read the everything on the screen and you should find it)
5) click here and follow the instructions
I'm presuming that this has just created the standard ROM on my phone, but its working like it should.
I got so stressed over this, so if you need anything explaining above, just post a message and I'll try to help.

I need help
LesterTigerTim said:
Update - I have got it working again!!! Woohoo.
I got so stressed over this, so if you need anything explaining above, just post a message and I'll try to help.
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Heya, I need help... I tried to unlock bootloader and got stuck in bootloop... Then i roamed the internet and stumbled upon flashtool and a file (kernel update, .img file) to flash came in the same post (of that guy)... I flashed that but my bootloop stayed... Can you help me, anyway possible?? Yea, btw, i tried repairing my software via pc companion ant it said i have modified software that can not be updated... Needless to say, i am phoneless and desperate... Please...

MarcoDramer said:
Heya, I need help... I tried to unlock bootloader and got stuck in bootloop... Then i roamed the internet and stumbled upon flashtool and a file (kernel update, .img file) to flash came in the same post (of that guy)... I flashed that but my bootloop stayed... Can you help me, anyway possible?? Yea, btw, i tried repairing my software via pc companion ant it said i have modified software that can not be updated... Needless to say, i am phoneless and desperate... Please...
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It's my pleasure to refer you to this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631456
The first page is the one you need.
Good luck with it!
Sent from my C1505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Need to restore to stock Rom

Hello guys. I recently flashed to cm10 fxp 252 (latest). It was stable for couple of weeks, but now started too much problem really slowing down and instagram app freezes, crashes. I want to flash stock rom, Unable to do it. Tried flashing kernel then cwm wont show up. cant flash stock rom via flashtool, gives me error that devices above 2011 MTP someting. PLease help me out, i've done it before, i forgot it. Just provide me solution in couple of sentences please.

littlepai007 said:
Hello guys. I recently flashed to cm10 fxp 252 (latest). It was stable for couple of weeks, but now started too much problem really slowing down and instagram app freezes, crashes. I want to flash stock rom, Unable to do it. Tried flashing kernel then cwm wont show up. cant flash stock rom via flashtool, gives me error that devices above 2011 MTP someting. PLease help me out, i've done it before, i forgot it. Just provide me solution in couple of sentences please.
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Repair via PC Companion or SEUS

littlepai007 said:
Hello guys. I recently flashed to cm10 fxp 252 (latest). It was stable for couple of weeks, but now started too much problem really slowing down and instagram app freezes, crashes. I want to flash stock rom, Unable to do it. Tried flashing kernel then cwm wont show up. cant flash stock rom via flashtool, gives me error that devices above 2011 MTP someting. PLease help me out, i've done it before, i forgot it. Just provide me solution in couple of sentences please.
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use mass storage
and dont connect phone in flashmode till it says to connect(connect when it shows animation to connect)
you remember how to use flashmode right??

Grimlock007 said:
use mass storage
and dont connect phone in flashmode till it says to connect(connect when it shows animation to connect)
you remember how to use flashmode right??
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will try

littlepai007 said:
will try
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Not working, phone restart, with the message saying that
"10/037/2014 23:37:46 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
10/037/2014 23:37:46 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.2beta6 built on 2013-04-21 22:23:00
10/037/2014 23:37:51 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/037/2014 23:37:58 - INFO - Selected ST21i / 11.0.A.4.27 / Indian
10/037/2014 23:37:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
10/038/2014 23:38:09 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
10/038/2014 23:38:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/039/2014 23:39:18 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/039/2014 23:39:27 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
10/039/2014 23:39:27 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode"
I even took nandroid backup of fresh stock rom, but when i try to restore i get md5 mismatch error.

Turn on USB debugging and unknown sources then try again.
Sent from my ST26i using Tapatalk

littlepai007 said:
Not working, phone restart, with the message saying that
"10/037/2014 23:37:46 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
10/037/2014 23:37:46 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.2beta6 built on 2013-04-21 22:23:00
10/037/2014 23:37:51 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/037/2014 23:37:58 - INFO - Selected ST21i / 11.0.A.4.27 / Indian
10/037/2014 23:37:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
10/038/2014 23:38:09 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
10/038/2014 23:38:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/039/2014 23:39:18 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/039/2014 23:39:27 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
10/039/2014 23:39:27 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode"
I even took nandroid backup of fresh stock rom, but when i try to restore i get md5 mismatch error.
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Dzepar said:
Turn on USB debugging and unknown sources then try again.
Sent from my ST26i using Tapatalk
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Try what Dzepar said ....though i dont thinkl usb debugging is even necessary when andriod is off....(mine both usb debug&unkonwn sources is off but flashing still works...)
try these if above fails too
if you still have cwm/twrp... do factory reset in it..then try
in fastboot mode flash another kernel and then try flashing (connect phone in fastboot before selecting the thunder button to flash)
check if latest flashtool /redownload flashtool

Went to third party mobile service and got stock ROM installed. They installed 11.0.A.4.25, with some weird vodafone bloatwares. But a new problem is that when i go to service menu>service info>configuration>Bootloader unlock Allowed:yes., this means i can unlock BL. But when i try using flashtool it says Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked. What should i do now?

littlepai007 said:
What should i do now?
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Some reading - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067008

not able to flash ftf after unlocking bootloader

i have unlocked bootloader via official method. then got into bootloop. then when i try to flash the stock rom it is not able to flash it.. got stuck at checking header...... pls help me...
here are log
18/022/2014 13:22:52 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia L (C2104). FW release : 15.3.A.1.17. Customization : Generic
18/022/2014 13:22:52 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
18/023/2014 13:23:09 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
18/023/2014 13:23:09 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
18/023/2014 13:23:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/023/2014 13:23:23 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
18/023/2014 13:23:41 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/028/2014 13:28:49 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
18/036/2014 13:36:40 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
18/036/2014 13:36:41 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
18/036/2014 13:36:41 - INFO - Reading device information
18/036/2014 13:36:41 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
18/036/2014 13:36:41 - INFO - Current device : C2104 - ZH8000VFY4 - 1272-2375_R3B - 1269-5420_15.3.A.1.17 - WORLD-a_15.3.A.1.17
18/036/2014 13:36:41 - INFO - Start Flashing
18/036/2014 13:36:41 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
18/036/2014 13:36:41 - INFO - Checking header
i got the okey msg while unlocking but i dont know it is un locked or not... but when i use SUS they tell that software is modified .

shanks.goel said:
i have unlocked bootloader via official method. then got into bootloop. then when i try to flash the stock rom it is not able to flash it.. got stuck at checking header...... pls help me...
here are log
18/022/2014 13:22:52 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia L (C2104). FW release : 15.3.A.1.17. Customization : Generic
18/022/2014 13:22:52 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
18/023/2014 13:23:09 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
18/023/2014 13:23:09 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
18/023/2014 13:23:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/023/2014 13:23:23 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
18/023/2014 13:23:41 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/028/2014 13:28:49 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
18/036/2014 13:36:40 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
18/036/2014 13:36:41 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
18/036/2014 13:36:41 - INFO - Reading device information
18/036/2014 13:36:41 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
18/036/2014 13:36:41 - INFO - Current device : C2104 - ZH8000VFY4 - 1272-2375_R3B - 1269-5420_15.3.A.1.17 - WORLD-a_15.3.A.1.17
18/036/2014 13:36:41 - INFO - Start Flashing
18/036/2014 13:36:41 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
18/036/2014 13:36:41 - INFO - Checking header
i got the okey msg while unlocking but i dont know it is un locked or not... but when i use SUS they tell that software is modified .
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Your bootloader is unlocked now.
Also, you have not installed the flashtool drivers. Your log says this
Install the drivers and try again.
Hit thanks if it helped.

abhi007.john said:
Your bootloader is unlocked now.
Also, you have not installed the flashtool drivers. Your log says this
Install the drivers and try again.
Hit thanks if it helped.
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now i have installed all the drivers but the problem still exist...
someone told me that you can only read but cant write anything.. is that true?

shanks.goel said:
now i have installed all the drivers but the problem still exist...
someone told me that you can only read but cant write anything.. is that true?
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What does it mean??
What is it that you can only read but not write??

Hi, I had that problem you have to do is flash a custom kernel via fastboot. I do recommend phonix kernel, with that you get into recovery and do a factory reset, so your phone ripped again.
Tell me something, even the team the green LED illuminates when connected in flash mode? If not, I do not think you can re-flash tft to return it to its original mode, at least that happened to me. The other thing that happened to me is that the baseband was changed and now I can not connect to 3G when you start reviewing it.
Enviado desde mi C2105 usando XDA Premium HD app

Stronger1101 said:
Hi, I had that problem you have to do is flash a custom kernel via fastboot. I do recommend phonix kernel, with that you get into recovery and do a factory reset, so your phone ripped again.
Tell me something, even the team the green LED illuminates when connected in flash mode? If not, I do not think you can re-flash tft to return it to its original mode, at least that happened to me. The other thing that happened to me is that the baseband was changed and now I can not connect to 3G when you start reviewing it.
Enviado desde mi C2105 usando XDA Premium HD app
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i have tried to flash different kernel in fastboot mode but its not flashing in log it says that "flashing selected kernel" but it dont do anything..
yes green light illuminates for a second while connecting in flashmode and it stays in flashmode but dont able to check header.. is there any other way to flash kernal.. may be via cmd?

abhi007.john said:
What does it mean??
What is it that you can only read but not write??
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someone told me that the bootloader get demaged.. so its a permanent brick... is that true?

solved
i changed the usb cable and it worked fine.

[Completed][Q] Xperia L.

Hello guys I wanted to root my Xperia L.....so went to Sony's site and unlocked the bootloader.
The last Command in the cmd was OKAY finished.
After that I tried to boot the phone but it is stuck at the xperia logo......and then I googled this problem and read that i should Flash it with Flashtool.
So then i downloaded flashtool and the firmware and plugged in the device in Flashmode.
but it is stuck at this :
09/050/2014 19:50:59 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
09/050/2014 19:50:59 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.2beta6 built on 2013-04-21 22:23:00
09/051/2014 19:51:04 - INFO - Device disconnected
09/051/2014 19:51:15 - INFO - Selected C2104 / 15.3.A.0.26 / India
09/051/2014 19:51:15 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
09/052/2014 19:52:42 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
09/052/2014 19:52:48 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
09/054/2014 19:54:24 - INFO - Device disconnected
09/054/2014 19:54:36 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
09/054/2014 19:54:36 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
And the dvice boots amd gets stuck at the logo again.
If anyone could help that'd be great.
Thanks in advance and also I am new here , sorry for not following a format(if there's any).

Please carefully review [XL] [Root]Guide: Rooting Xperia L (C2104, C2105). You may post on that thread if you continue to have issues.

Thread closed. Thank you.

[Q] how to fix binking red light after flashing thunderzap

I recently flashed the thunderzap kernel to my device using twrp. The installation completed perfectly but when I restarted my device, the screen would not turn on. There was a brief vibration and a red light started flashing on the phone but that is all:crying:. My battery was at 97% during install so it couldn't have been that. Any idea how to fix this?

boco45 said:
I recently flashed the thunderzap kernel to my device using twrp. The installation completed perfectly but when I restarted my device, the screen would not turn on. There was a brief vibration and a red light started flashing on the phone but that is all:crying:. My battery was at 97% during install so it couldn't have been that. Any idea how to fix this?
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And you're in what firmware??JB/Kitkat?
Thunderzap and Phantom doesn't support JB anymore..Only Civic Kernel but its still used the old one for Kitkat that doesn't support latest Kitkat Roms

boco45 said:
I recently flashed the thunderzap kernel to my device using twrp. The installation completed perfectly but when I restarted my device, the screen would not turn on. There was a brief vibration and a red light started flashing on the phone but that is all:crying:. My battery was at 97% during install so it couldn't have been that. Any idea how to fix this?
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Seems like your device was under volt beyond it could function.
if you can go in recovery, reflash any custom ROM without any custom kernel (civic,thunderzap etc.)
You can also use fastboot commands to flash kernel from custom ROM (PAC/Slimkat/CM etc) you are using.
Reinstall FTF using flash tool if you can't do any of above.
If you need any other help, do quote me

Hnk1 said:
Seems like your device was under volt beyond it could function.
if you can go in recovery, reflash any custom ROM without any custom kernel (civic,thunderzap etc.)
You can also use fastboot commands to flash kernel from custom ROM (PAC/Slimkat/CM etc) you are using.
Reinstall FTF using flash tool if you can't do any of above.
If you need any other help, do quote me
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Thank you for your reply. I was not able to enter recovery due to my inability to start the phone. My bootloader is apparently locked so i cannot flash any ROMs or kernels, and flash tool freezes when identifying device then says the bootloader cannot be unlocked even though I checked while the phone still worked and it can be unlocked. Fastboot getvar does not give me my IMEI so i cannot unlock my bootloader the sony way either. Fastboot and flashmode are the only ways i can interface with my device. Please help.

boco45 said:
Thank you for your reply. I was not able to enter recovery due to my inability to start the phone. My bootloader is apparently locked so i cannot flash any ROMs or kernels, and flash tool freezes when identifying device then says the bootloader cannot be unlocked even though I checked while the phone still worked and it can be unlocked. Fastboot getvar does not give me my IMEI so i cannot unlock my bootloader the sony way either. Fastboot and flashmode are the only ways i can interface with my device. Please help.
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Use flashtool.
download flashtool for Xperia. (Google it)
download ftf file from xperia L general section.
@Joel16 has a proper guide as well.
HERE
Flash ftf and you are good.
You don't need to unlock your device. However you will need drivers for fastboot mode which I have posted in general section as well.
Details HERE
Check this to find out how to flash FTF
HERE
Or alternatively, you can use Sony Companion in which you would be guided step by step and you would not need to download anything manually than the software itself. However you would still need drivers

Hnk1 said:
Use flashtool.
download flashtool for Xperia. (Google it)
download ftf file from xperia L general section.
@Joel16 has a proper guide as well.
HERE
Flash ftf and you are good.
You don't need to unlock your device. However you will need drivers for fastboot mode which I have posted in general section as well.
Details HERE
Check this to find out how to flash FTF
HERE
Or alternatively, you can use Sony Companion in which you would be guided step by step and you would not need to download anything manually than the software itself. However you would still need drivers
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Thank you for your help. I followed your instructions and attempted to flash the stock firmware but I got this error:
-INFO -For flashtool, Unknown sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
The last time I checked, these two options were enabled. I have no idea what to do. Is it possible to fix this?

boco45 said:
Thank you for your help. I followed your instructions and attempted to flash the stock firmware but I got this error:
-INFO -For flashtool, Unknown sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
The last time I checked, these two options were enabled. I have no idea what to do. Is it possible to fix this?
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Go to settings
then About phone
tap on build number quickly around 10 times. Development options would be unlocked.
go to settings
development options
turn on development
tick android debugging and notify USB debugging.
you are done.
now use flash tool

Hnk1 said:
Go to settings
then About phone
tap on build number quickly around 10 times. Development options would be unlocked.
go to settings
development options
turn on development
tick android debugging and notify USB debugging.
you are done.
now use flash tool
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How would he do that if the phone wont even start?
I got the same problem. Stuck on blinking red light when plugged. Button do nothing.
Flashtool says the phone i connected and in flashmode, but flashing anything does not work. I get an error and the process is aborted.

Hackner said:
How would he do that if the phone wont even start?
I got the same problem. Stuck on blinking red light when plugged. Button do nothing.
Flashtool says the phone i connected and in flashmode, but flashing anything does not work. I get an error and the process is aborted.
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too little Information I am afraid. can you send me the Log for flashtool and maybe take a screenshot of it as well.
I am suspecting you do not have proper drivers Installed.
visit general section and look for zperia L driver by me (hnk1)
I might have posted a link above too.
Try the process again after installation of drivers and If it doesnt work, quote me again with log n screenshot

Hnk1 said:
too little Information I am afraid. can you send me the Log for flashtool and maybe take a screenshot of it as well.
I am suspecting you do not have proper drivers Installed.
visit general section and look for zperia L driver by me (hnk1)
I might have posted a link above too.
Try the process again after installation of drivers and If it doesnt work, quote me again with log n screenshot
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Thanks for the help.
But flashtool was working fine before the incident. Thing is I was flashing different kernels (thunderzap 4.1) on the second or third try I think I corrupted the kernel...
I cant go into recovery or fastboot mode.
This is what flashtool says
03/047/2014 22:47:42 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.18.3 built on 10-20-2014 08:00:00
03/047/2014 22:47:42 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
03/047/2014 22:47:42 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
03/047/2014 22:47:42 - INFO - No proxy found for firefox. Trying next one
03/047/2014 22:47:42 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one
03/047/2014 22:47:42 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
03/047/2014 22:47:42 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.
03/047/2014 22:47:48 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.
03/047/2014 22:47:49 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
03/047/2014 22:47:54 - INFO - Device disconnected
03/048/2014 22:48:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/048/2014 22:48:32 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia L (C2104). FW release : 15.0.A.2.17. Customization : India
03/048/2014 22:48:32 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
03/048/2014 22:48:46 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
03/048/2014 22:48:46 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - INFO - Reading device information
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - INFO - Start Flashing
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - INFO - Checking header
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - INFO - Ending flash session
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="0x80080021 ";