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[Completed] Xperia M C1905 Flashtool Flashing But Nothing Happens

So I have a Xperia M C1905 nicki.
Just unlocked the bootloader, but got into a bootloop, which I knew was going to happen,
I installed TWRP, and tried to reflash the stock ftf:
23/009/2015 16:09:35 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
23/009/2015 16:09:42 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia M (C1905). FW release : 15.4.A.1.9. Customization : CE
23/009/2015 16:09:42 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
23/009/2015 16:09:50 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
23/009/2015 16:09:50 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
23/009/2015 16:09:50 - INFO - Reading device information
23/009/2015 16:09:50 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
23/009/2015 16:09:50 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
23/009/2015 16:09:50 - INFO - Current device : Unknown: May 9 2014/12:58:25 - YT910BPCCA - Unknown: May 9 2014/12:58:25 - Unknown: May 9 2014/12:58:25 - Unknown: May 9 2014/12:58:25
23/009/2015 16:09:50 - INFO - Closing TA partition
23/009/2015 16:09:50 - INFO - Start Flashing
23/009/2015 16:09:50 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
23/009/2015 16:09:50 - INFO - Checking header
23/009/2015 16:09:50 - INFO - Flashing data
23/009/2015 16:09:51 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_dbe9 - Version : loader_MSM8X30_10 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM_8227_5 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
23/009/2015 16:09:51 - INFO - Transfer buffer size : 262144
23/009/2015 16:09:51 - INFO - Parsing boot delivery
23/009/2015 16:09:51 - INFO - You must have the according fsc script to flash this device.
23/009/2015 16:09:51 - INFO - Flashing finished.
23/009/2015 16:09:51 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
23/009/2015 16:09:51 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
And basically nothing happens...
I did a factory reset. After that tried to flash .zip stock 4.3 rom and got the error from TWRP:
E: Error executing updater binary in *insert .zip name here*
Did a bit of research and found that I need to flash the firmware to fix that, and since I can't do that through flashtool for some reason, I wanted to ask if someone has the solution or can help me with this problem (My phone is like a brick with twrp and being able to go in to fastboot/flashmode)?
Thanks for your time spent reading this.

MrFlashochol said:
So I have a Xperia M C1905 nicki.
Just unlocked the bootloader, but got into a bootloop, which I knew was going to happen,
I installed TWRP, and tried to reflash the stock ftf:
,,,
And basically nothing happens...
I did a factory reset. After that tried to flash .zip stock 4.3 rom and got the error from TWRP:
E: Error executing updater binary in *insert .zip name here*
Did a bit of research and found that I need to flash the firmware to fix that, and since I can't do that through flashtool for some reason, I wanted to ask if someone has the solution or can help me with this problem (My phone is like a brick with twrp and being able to go in to fastboot/flashmode)?
Thanks for your time spent reading this.
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Hello and thank you for using XDA Assist.
Sorry to hear about your trouble but fortunately there is an XDA area dedicated to the Sony Xperia M at http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m which would be a good starting place. I suggest you post your question with all relevant details in the friendly Q&A forum there at http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m/help where the experts familiar with your device will be best able to guide you.
Good luck!

No WiFi for any custom ROM, recovery issues and can't get back to stock firmware

Ok guys, so, let me tell you two things before I start. 1: sorry if my English might sound weird, not a native speaker. 2: I've read almost every thread in the whole internet about this sort of issue, but none seem to have the solution for my case.
I wanted to install a custom ROM on my Xperia L to unlock its true potential, but I noticed that I can't get Wi-Fi to work on ANY of all the roms I tried (Resurrection Remix, CM11 and three different builds of CM12 and 12.1). From what I read here, it looks like that if I restore the latest version of my stock firmware - seems like the one I had before modding wasn't the latest - I'll be able to get wifi to work, even if I install a custom rom.
The problem is that I just can't restore the .ftf. I'm using Flashtool 0.9.19.8 - I would like to avoid installing the whole bunch of android.sdk stuff (of course, unless it's strictly necessary) - and everytime I try to flash it, I get this:
05/006/2016 13:06:12 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/006/2016 13:06:34 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia L (C2105). FW release : 15.0.A.2.17. Customization : CE
05/006/2016 13:06:34 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/007/2016 13:07:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/007/2016 13:07:31 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/008/2016 13:08:23 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/008/2016 13:08:24 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
05/008/2016 13:08:24 - INFO - Reading device information
05/008/2016 13:08:24 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
05/008/2016 13:08:24 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
05/008/2016 13:08:24 - INFO - Current device : Unknown: Nov 1 2013/13:06:21 - ZH800009FL - Unknown: Nov 1 2013/13:06:21 - Unknown: Nov 1 2013/13:06:21 - Unknown: Nov 1 2013/13:06:21
05/008/2016 13:08:24 - INFO - Closing TA partition
05/008/2016 13:08:24 - INFO - Start Flashing
05/008/2016 13:08:24 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
05/008/2016 13:08:24 - INFO - Checking header
05/008/2016 13:08:24 - INFO - Flashing data
05/008/2016 13:08:24 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_dbe9 - Version : loader_MSM8X30_10 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM_8X30_R1_25 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
05/008/2016 13:08:24 - INFO - Max packet size set to 512K
05/008/2016 13:08:28 - INFO - Making a TA backup
05/008/2016 13:08:28 - INFO - Opening TA partition 1
05/008/2016 13:08:28 - INFO - Start Dumping TA partition 1
05/008/2016 13:08:28 - INFO - Finished Dumping TA partition 1
05/008/2016 13:08:28 - INFO - TA partition 1 saved to C:\Users\scarp\.flashTool\registeredDevices\ZH800009FL\s1ta\2016-03-05_01-08-28\1.ta
05/008/2016 13:08:28 - INFO - Closing TA partition
05/008/2016 13:08:28 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
05/008/2016 13:08:28 - INFO - Start Dumping TA partition 2
05/008/2016 13:08:29 - INFO - Finished Dumping TA partition 2
05/008/2016 13:08:29 - INFO - TA partition 2 saved to C:\Users\scarp\.flashTool\registeredDevices\ZH800009FL\s1ta\2016-03-05_01-08-28\2.ta
05/008/2016 13:08:29 - INFO - Closing TA partition
05/008/2016 13:08:29 - INFO - Ending flash session
05/008/2016 13:08:30 - ERROR -
05/008/2016 13:08:30 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
05/008/2016 13:08:30 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/008/2016 13:08:30 - INFO - Device disconnected
I'm starting to get crazy.
Also, I have another problem, which is not strictly related to this one but I would like to solve.
I flashed TWRP recovery 3.0.0. And it gives me problems of every sort.
When I flash it from Flashtool and then unplog the usb cable and turn on the phone it boots, but the screen flickers as hell and everytime the left and the right half of the screen invert, so sometimes I even press the wrong buttons.
Then, when I try to boot the phone in recovery mode it just bootloops, it freezes at the Teamwin Recovery boot screen. So everytime I need to use recovery I just have to remove the battery, put it in again and flash boot.img again from Flashtool.
I tried to flash other recoveries (Philz and CWM) over it, but I just can't. I'm stuck with TWRP 3.0.0. I don't know how to do it.
I'm starting to get desperate here. I modded Samsung and Nexus devices until now, I never knew that modding Xperia could be so damn tricky. Please, help me!!
I'm very thankful to all of you who will be so kind to help me get out of this situation and even to those that will just try to answer.
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UPDATE:
I managed to switch to CWM recovery 6.0 but actually I can't install any rom, I get installation aborted. I suppose the recovery has no compatibility with the roms I try to install. I returned to TWRP, even if it flickers and can't boot properly at least I can flash a rom.
I tried to change the .ftf, the one I tried before wasn't actually the latest. But the problem remains the same, same log, flashing aborted.
And obviously, still no wifi. I'm desperate. I dunno what to do.

Wait a second, 15.0.A.2.17 isn't the newest version. It's 15.3.A.1.17.
I'm not sure if it will change anything, but get an FTF of that version and try again.
For your recovery: TWRP is known for flickering on our device. Try the TWRP FOTA-Recovery, I'm using that and there are no flickers. Go to this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/development/app-recoveries-recovery-installer-t3187915 - install the app and choose TWRP, it will install and work

GreyLDroid said:
Wait a second, 15.0.A.2.17 isn't the newest version. It's 15.3.A.1.17.
I'm not sure if it will change anything, but get an FTF of that version and try again.
For your recovery: TWRP is known for flickering on our device. Try the TWRP FOTA-Recovery, I'm using that and there are no flickers. Go to this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/development/app-recoveries-recovery-installer-t3187915 - install the app and choose TWRP, it will install and work
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Thank you for answering but I finally solved it on my own, I was gonna update my thread right before you answered! You are right, the latest one is the one you mentioned! I found it out on my own but even that couldn't solve my problem
Than I tried to install an older version of flashtool (0.9.11.0) instead of using the most recent, and that did the whole thing! I could flash the stock rom and it worked! And, somehow, that allowed me to install any custom rom and any ROM I want I'm currently running Philz recovery and CM12.1!!
Thank you a lot for answering, anyway!!
You can mark the thread as [SOLVED] now, I hope this helps all the people who shared my situation - that is, a lot of people, I guess...

Happy it worked out for you

Sony Xperia XZ F8331 Flashtool problem

Hello everybody,
i have an Xperia XZ F8331 with android 7.0 and i want to install another region software because this is with some apps preinstall and i want to flash it. I have to say that i try 3 versions of software, but the same result. When i connect the phone i recive the following error:
31/001/2017 14:01:38 - WARN - No loader found or set manually. Skipping loader
31/001/2017 14:01:38 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de8d - Version : 1299-4832_S1_Boot_MSM8996_LA2.0_N_110 / Boot version : 1299-4832_S1_Boot_MSM8996_LA2.0_N_110 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
31/001/2017 14:01:38 - INFO - Max packet size set to 4M
31/001/2017 14:01:38 - INFO - USB buffer size set to 512K
31/001/2017 14:01:43 - INFO - Parsing boot delivery
31/001/2017 14:01:43 - INFO - No flash script found.
31/001/2017 14:01:43 - INFO - Flash script is mandatory. Closing session
31/001/2017 14:01:43 - INFO - Ending flash session
31/001/2017 14:01:43 - INFO - Flashing finished.
31/001/2017 14:01:43 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
31/001/2017 14:01:43 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
31/001/2017 14:01:44 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I have to say that i cheched Unknown Sources and Debugging and i do all the steps.
Can anybody tell me what can i do?
Thank you

does flashtool pop up a message to you as soon as you plug it in for starting the flash process?
well, this little window message is about "script " to use... and you have to click YES... if you click No, you'd get that error or similar one...
what build numbers you were trying to flash?
i flashed Nordic Generic with no bloatware... except AVG anti-virus and those typical google apps (just disable them) so it's pretty much clean rom!
also go to devices same folder where firmware is stored... and go to XZ folder and check if you have all the required files... just screenshot all and send in here , and lets see how i can help you

Thank you for your answer. When i connect the phone flashtool doesn't pop up any window, just stay for 10 seconds, and for the first time i was tinking that is working but, after that i recive the error. On my phone i have android 7.0: 39.2.A.0.386.
I try with following software:
Xperia XZ_F8331_39.2.A.0.361_Nordic_Generic 7.0
Xperia XZ_F8331_39.2.A.0.374_Australia_Generic 7.0
Xperia XZ_F8331_39.0.A.3.30_Central Europe 1_Generic 6.0.1
and i revice the same results. I have to say that i install drivers from Flashool folder and its all good.

I even try from another computer and the same results... I have to say that i use Flashool for a long time. I flash Xperia X, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z3 Tablet for many times and i had no problem...

kriprii said:
I even try from another computer and the same results... I have to say that i use Flashool for a long time. I flash Xperia X, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z3 Tablet for many times and i had no problem...
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ok go to that folder: C:\Users\yourcomputername\.flashTool\devices\F83XX
and you should have some script files exactly like in the attached picture below!
if you don't have that folder... try to uninstall Flashtool and start a fresh installation....
but if you have, you need to create a flash-script otherwise the flashing will not gonna succeed at all....
now, follow the steps carefully.... believe me, its so easy...
first off,
make sure flashtool isn't running (if so, close it)
we're going to select the ( F8331_39.2.A.0.361_R5C_Nordic Generic ) for flashing... it's good and it doesn't have bloatware...
(i flashed it in mine)
2- go to the folder "Devices" scroll down to F83XX... open it, and you will find some .fsc files
copy the name "F8331_39.2.A.0.361_R5C_Nordic Generic" (this is how i have it, if the name you have is different than mine, then use yours....
and then go to that script -> F8331_39.2.A.0.327.fsc then rename it and overwrite with the same one we copied (the one you will use for flashing)
then open flashtool for flashing... wait until the window pops up asking you to connect your phone for flashing... then put your phone..... a message will pop up notifying you about "a new script was detected and if you want to use it" click YES or OK.. and then wait, and hopefully it will continue the flashing process successfully...
Good luck and let me know how's everything went

it works. thank you so much.

kriprii said:
it works. thank you so much.
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glad it worked for you ... do not forget to hit "Thanks" button
thanks

Hello there!
I'm facing a problem when I tryb to flash my XZ I'm on Oreo latest firmware and want to go back to Nougat because the battery life sucks so much on Oreo.. I can get a clean 3h30 SoT. But when I try to flash, here what Flashtool says to me:
23/038/2018 01:38:52 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.18.6 built on 30-05-2015 22:30:00
23/038/2018 01:38:52 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
23/038/2018 01:38:52 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
23/038/2018 01:38:52 - INFO - Strategy firefox failed trying next one : No Firefox installation found
23/038/2018 01:38:52 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one
23/039/2018 01:39:48 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
23/039/2018 01:39:48 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.
23/039/2018 01:39:53 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.
23/039/2018 01:39:53 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
23/039/2018 01:39:58 - INFO - Device disconnected
23/040/2018 01:40:26 - INFO - Selected null
23/040/2018 01:40:26 - INFO - Flash canceled
23/040/2018 01:40:48 - ERROR - root : this bundle is not valid
23/040/2018 01:40:48 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia XZ (F8331). FW release : 41.2.A.7.8_R2D. Customization : Customized AU
23/040/2018 01:40:48 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
23/042/2018 01:42:21 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
23/042/2018 01:42:38 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
23/042/2018 01:42:38 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
23/042/2018 01:42:38 - INFO - Reading device information
23/042/2018 01:42:38 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
23/042/2018 01:42:39 - INFO - Current device : F8331 - CB512FAHJK - 1305-5167_R3E - 1302-9157_41.3.A.2.75 - GENERIC_41.3.A.2.75
23/042/2018 01:42:39 - INFO - Start Flashing
23/042/2018 01:42:39 - ERROR - root : this bundle is not valid
23/042/2018 01:42:39 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/042/2018 01:42:39 - ERROR - C:\Flashtool\devices\F83XX\loader.sin (Le fichier spécifié est introuvable)
23/042/2018 01:42:39 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
23/042/2018 01:42:39 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
23/042/2018 01:42:39 - INFO - Device disconnected
23/042/2018 01:42:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I tried with several firmawares but still get the same answer.. Any help on with this please?
Thank you

HI guys I need help with my F8331 I can't seem to flash my phone I have tried so many times with many versions of Flashtool I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I tried in both Windows 7 and Windows 10

flashtool partition.sin failed

Hello
yesterday i was searching for .53 ftf for f8332 but i didnt found it so i decided to use the single sim version and convert it to dual sim using this method https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...-enabler-xperia-xz-f8332-28-feb-2017-t3562747
when i flashed the f8331 ftf on my f8332 the flashtool gave me an error "proccseing partition.sin finished with errors" and my phone cant get past the sony logo screen (i could accses twrp tho) so i donloaded the f8332 firmware .35(the old ftf) and tried to recover my phone by flashing the correct old ftf but i got the same error and my phone cant get past sony logo (i can accses flashmod and fastboot and twrp but i cant flash anything!)
log :
24/025/2017 08:25:16 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.23.2 built on 19-01-2017 21:50:00
24/025/2017 08:25:16 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
24/025/2017 08:25:16 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
24/025/2017 08:25:16 - INFO - Strategy firefox failed trying next one : No Firefox installation found
24/025/2017 08:25:16 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one
24/025/2017 08:25:16 - INFO - Loading devices database
24/025/2017 08:25:18 - INFO - Loaded 98 devices
24/025/2017 08:25:18 - INFO - Starting phone detection
24/025/2017 08:25:23 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/025/2017 08:25:41 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia XZ(F8332). FW release : 41.2.A.7.35_R2D. Customization : India Generic_1305-0131
24/025/2017 08:25:41 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
24/029/2017 08:29:11 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
24/029/2017 08:29:46 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
24/029/2017 08:29:46 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
24/029/2017 08:29:47 - INFO - Reading device information
24/029/2017 08:29:47 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
24/029/2017 08:29:47 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
24/029/2017 08:29:47 - INFO - Current device : F8332 - CB512BLL9M - 1305-0127_R1D - 1302-9162_41.2.A.7.35 - GENERIC_41.2.A.7.35
24/029/2017 08:29:47 - INFO - Closing TA partition
24/029/2017 08:29:47 - INFO - Start Flashing
24/029/2017 08:29:47 - INFO - No loader in the bundle. Searching for one
24/029/2017 08:29:47 - INFO - No matching loader found
24/029/2017 08:29:47 - WARN - No loader found or set manually. Skipping loader
24/029/2017 08:29:47 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de8d - Version : 1299-4832_S1_Boot_MSM8996_LA2.0_N_117 / Boot version : 1299-4832_S1_Boot_MSM8996_LA2.0_N_117 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
24/029/2017 08:29:47 - INFO - Max packet size set to 4M
24/029/2017 08:29:47 - INFO - USB buffer size set to 512K
24/029/2017 08:29:52 - INFO - Parsing boot delivery
24/029/2017 08:29:52 - INFO - Found a template session. Using it : C:\Users\Ossama Akram\.flashTool\firmwares\prepared\41.fsc
24/029/2017 08:29:52 - INFO - Set loader configuration : [00 01 00 00 00 0C]
24/029/2017 08:29:52 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
24/029/2017 08:29:52 - INFO - Writing TA unit 00002774. Value : 01
24/029/2017 08:29:52 - INFO - Closing TA partition
24/029/2017 08:29:56 - INFO - Processing partition.sin<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
24/029/2017 08:29:56 - INFO - Checking header
24/029/2017 08:29:56 - INFO - Flashing data
24/029/2017 08:29:59 - ERROR - Processing of partition.sin finished with errors.
24/029/2017 08:29:59 - INFO - Flashing finished.
24/029/2017 08:29:59 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
24/029/2017 08:29:59 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
edit:
after restoring my ta backup from twrp i got a new message on the phone when boot it "your device failed verfication and will not work probley" and when i tried flashing the correct ftf again i got a new error
24/003/2017 09:03:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
24/003/2017 09:03:03 - INFO - No loader in the bundle. Searching for one
24/003/2017 09:03:14 - INFO - No matching loader found
24/003/2017 09:03:14 - WARN - No loader found or set manually. Skipping loader
24/003/2017 09:03:14 - INFO - Ending flash session
24/003/2017 09:03:14 - ERROR - null
24/003/2017 09:03:14 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
24/003/2017 09:03:14 - INFO - Device disconnected
any idea how can i fix my phone ?
thanks in advance and sorry for my weak english

fixed throw restoring TAbackup img from twrp thabks to my sdcard and flashing the firmware again

Can't downgrade to MM

Hi,
I want to downgrade my XZ to Marshmallow for unlock the bootloader and install the new Android 8.0 ROM.
When i tried to flash appears this:
14/026/2017 19:26:26 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/026/2017 19:26:42 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia XZ(F8331). FW release : 39.0.A.3.30_R6B. Customization : Central Europe 1 Generic_1304-9023
14/026/2017 19:26:42 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
14/028/2017 19:28:15 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
14/028/2017 19:28:16 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
14/028/2017 19:28:16 - INFO - Device ready for R/W.
14/028/2017 19:28:16 - INFO - Reading device information
14/028/2017 19:28:16 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
14/028/2017 19:28:16 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
14/028/2017 19:28:16 - INFO - Current device : F8331 - CB512BLCJM - 1304-9023_R1D - 1302-9157_41.2.A.7.8 - GENERIC_41.2.A.7.8
14/028/2017 19:28:16 - INFO - Closing TA partition
14/028/2017 19:28:16 - INFO - Start Flashing
14/028/2017 19:28:16 - INFO - No loader in the bundle. Searching for one
14/028/2017 19:28:16 - INFO - No matching loader found
14/028/2017 19:28:16 - WARN - No loader found or set manually. Skipping loader
14/028/2017 19:28:16 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de8d - Version : 1299-4832_S1_Boot_MSM8996_LA2.0_N_116 / Boot version : 1299-4832_S1_Boot_MSM8996_LA2.0_N_116 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
14/028/2017 19:28:16 - INFO - Max packet size set to 4M
14/028/2017 19:28:17 - INFO - USB buffer size set to 512K
14/028/2017 19:28:18 - INFO - Parsing boot delivery
14/028/2017 19:28:18 - INFO - No flash script found.
14/028/2017 19:28:18 - INFO - Flash script is mandatory. Closing session
14/028/2017 19:28:18 - INFO - Ending flash session
14/028/2017 19:28:18 - INFO - Flashing finished.
14/028/2017 19:28:18 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
14/028/2017 19:28:18 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked
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What i need to do for flash MM or unlock the bootloader?

You don't need to downgrade to MM to install 8.0 and to unlock your bootloader go to the Sony website and follow the instructions but don't forget to backup your TA partition first you will need to search XDA to see how to do that.

You need to downgrade to MM to backup TA partition thou.
Error is "No flash script".
Did you press no when the prompt come out?
If you download from Xperia firm, you need to redownload it again, then exit, flashtool will ask to run the script or not, press yes.

got the same problem. can anybody help? cant do TA Backup otherwise.
Edit: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...-flashtool-t3525167/post70239473#post70239473
this solution for people trying to get Android 7 worked for me, getting the flash script for MM!

Are you using the last flashtools version (0.9.23.2)? The best firmware to backup your TA keys is 39.0.A.1.250.... The firmware that are you trying to flash is not able to make your TA backup. After that you must unlock the bootloader with flashtools ( the app send you the sony site with tutorial ). After that you should be able to flash the Android 8 images. It's better flash Twrp too... I hope helped you.

chrispearson said:
You don't need to downgrade to MM to install 8.0 and to unlock your bootloader go to the Sony website and follow the instructions but don't forget to backup your TA partition first you will need to search XDA to see how to do that.
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you can backup your ta on oreo???
it is mandatory to downgrade to mm for backing up your ta!