[Q] Flashtool won't flash old Kernel

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xdsm

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Jan 27, 2011
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Hi
i'm trying to root my locked phone, but i'm stuck with flashing a old kernel.

Android Version: 4.1.2
FW: 12.0.A.2.254.
Flashtool: 0.9.16
Win 8.1
Flashmode and Fastboot drivers installed
Adb driver installed with Adb Driver installer 1.0 (adbdriver.com)

I follow this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2405933

i'm stuck at the first step: Flash old Kernel -> 12.0.A.1.257
The Error i get:

Code:
13/013/2014 02:13:59 - INFO  - Android version : 4.1.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-perf-g1285c6c-01149-g40c437a / Build number : 12.0.A.2.254
13/024/2014 02:24:50 - INFO  - Selected Bundle for XperiaSP_C530X. FW release : 12.0.A.1.257. Customization : KernelOnly
13/024/2014 02:24:50 - INFO  - Preparing files for flashing
13/024/2014 02:24:51 - INFO  - Please connect your device into flashmode.
13/025/2014 02:25:26 - INFO  - Device disconnected
13/025/2014 02:25:40 - INFO  - Device connected in flash mode
13/025/2014 02:25:40 - INFO  - Opening device for R/W
13/025/2014 02:25:40 - INFO  - Start Flashing
13/025/2014 02:25:40 - INFO  - Processing loader.sin
13/025/2014 02:25:41 - INFO  -     Checking header
[COLOR="red"]13/025/2014 02:25:41 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.[/COLOR]
13/025/2014 02:25:41 - INFO  - Ending flash session
[COLOR="Red"]13/025/2014 02:25:41 - ERROR - 
13/025/2014 02:25:41 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted[/COLOR]
13/025/2014 02:25:41 - INFO  - Device connected in flash mode
13/025/2014 02:25:50 - INFO  - Device disconnected
No final verification is aktivated. i also tried flashtool 0.9.11.
i don't know what's the problem. don't want to unlock bootloader because i want a TA backup.
i hope someone can help me.

thank you a alot
 
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noahvt

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Jan 27, 2013
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Hi
i'm trying to root my locked phone, but i'm stuck with flashing a old kernel.

Android Version: 4.1.2
FW: 12.0.A.2.254.
Flashtool: 0.9.16
Win 8.1
Flashmode and Fastboot drivers installed
Adb driver installed with Adb Driver installer 1.0 (adbdriver.com)

I follow this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2405933

i'm stuck at the first step: Flash old Kernel -> 12.0.A.1.257
The Error i get:

Code:
13/013/2014 02:13:59 - INFO  - Android version : 4.1.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-perf-g1285c6c-01149-g40c437a / Build number : 12.0.A.2.254
13/024/2014 02:24:50 - INFO  - Selected Bundle for XperiaSP_C530X. FW release : 12.0.A.1.257. Customization : KernelOnly
13/024/2014 02:24:50 - INFO  - Preparing files for flashing
13/024/2014 02:24:51 - INFO  - Please connect your device into flashmode.
13/025/2014 02:25:26 - INFO  - Device disconnected
13/025/2014 02:25:40 - INFO  - Device connected in flash mode
13/025/2014 02:25:40 - INFO  - Opening device for R/W
13/025/2014 02:25:40 - INFO  - Start Flashing
13/025/2014 02:25:40 - INFO  - Processing loader.sin
13/025/2014 02:25:41 - INFO  -     Checking header
[COLOR="red"]13/025/2014 02:25:41 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.[/COLOR]
13/025/2014 02:25:41 - INFO  - Ending flash session
[COLOR="Red"]13/025/2014 02:25:41 - ERROR - 
13/025/2014 02:25:41 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted[/COLOR]
13/025/2014 02:25:41 - INFO  - Device connected in flash mode
13/025/2014 02:25:50 - INFO  - Device disconnected
No final verification is aktivated. i also tried flashtool 0.9.11.
i don't know what's the problem. don't want to unlock bootloader because i want a TA backup.
i hope someone can help me.

thank you a alot

Try to download the file again yours is broken/corrupted

Sent from my C5303 using XDA Free mobile app
 

Nanostray

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Oct 30, 2012
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I tried different sources, all of them are the same file with the same md5 sum. is it possible to flash a complete old FW? (not only the kernel)

Yes, but you won't be able to root the .254 FW then, because when you go back to .254 you'll have to flash system too, which then eliminates your root acces
 

xdsm

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Jan 27, 2011
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Yes, but you won't be able to root the .254 FW then, because when you go back to .254 you'll have to flash system too, which then eliminates your root acces

hmmm i see, what could be reason for the error? driver problem? i tried different cables. should i try older flashtool version?
 

Nanostray

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Oct 30, 2012
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hmmm i see, what could be reason for the error? driver problem? i tried different cables. should i try older flashtool version?

If you have the latest version of flashtool, nothing should be going wrong. As your error lies in loader.sin I've no idea what it means but I don't think it's a driver problem, but try anyway to be sure :)

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mrjraider

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Jul 1, 2012
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Remove Flashtool and drivers. Reboot computer.. Reinstall again.. Reboot again and try again.
 

xdsm

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Jan 27, 2011
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Remove Flashtool and drivers. Reboot computer.. Reinstall again.. Reboot again and try again.
i don't know how to remove the drivers but i reinstalled flashtool:

i removed flashtool - reboot - install flashtool - reboot - installed flashmode and fastboot drivers - reboot- tried to flash = same error.
when i click the flash button the device is not connected. flashtool ask than to connect the device in flashmode ( hold volume down button and connect with the usb cable)

that's when the error occur. at the same time windows tells me, "usb device not recognize". adbdriver tool tells me that the adb driver are installed...
 

vkuchhal

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Jun 27, 2015
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i don't know how to remove the drivers but i reinstalled flashtool:

i removed flashtool - reboot - install flashtool - reboot - installed flashmode and fastboot drivers - reboot- tried to flash = same error.
when i click the flash button the device is not connected. flashtool ask than to connect the device in flashmode ( hold volume down button and connect with the usb cable)

that's when the error occur. at the same time windows tells me, "usb device not recognize". adbdriver tool tells me that the adb driver are installed...

i am also facing a similar issue for my xperia sp.. tried all but in vain, does any one have a solution for it.

I have the flashtool installed with all the drivers and the adb too. please help.
 

VinceCZ

Senior Member
Mar 11, 2011
53
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Prague
Same problem with flashing kernel on U20i
14/003/2015 00:03:37 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.19.10 built on 04-10-2015 21:00:00
14/003/2015 00:03:37 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
14/003/2015 00:03:38 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
14/003/2015 00:03:38 - INFO - Strategy firefox failed trying next one : No Firefox installation found
14/003/2015 00:03:38 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one
14/003/2015 00:03:38 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
14/003/2015 00:03:38 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.
14/003/2015 00:03:46 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.
14/003/2015 00:03:47 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
14/003/2015 00:03:52 - INFO - Device disconnected
14/004/2015 00:04:04 - INFO - Selected Bundle for SonyEricson X10 Mini Pro (U20). FW release : nAa-06. Customization : 2.6.32.61-nAa-06
14/004/2015 00:04:04 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
14/004/2015 00:04:04 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
14/005/2015 00:05:40 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/005/2015 00:05:40 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
14/005/2015 00:05:40 - INFO - Start Flashing
14/005/2015 00:05:40 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
14/005/2015 00:05:40 - INFO - Checking header
14/005/2015 00:05:41 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
14/005/2015 00:05:41 - INFO - Ending flash session
14/005/2015 00:05:41 - ERROR -
14/005/2015 00:05:41 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
 

axe-41

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Jan 17, 2018
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Flashtool sony z3 flashtool connected but the driver is too old??

How can i fıx this error. I installed all drivers and installed last version of flashtool but I have still have this error guys help me
 

PvDdicted

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Sep 26, 2014
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How can i fıx this error. I installed all drivers and installed last version of flashtool but I have still have this error guys help me

within flashtool installation directory ull find flashtooldrivers.exe

run that and select the drivers for your phone.

make sure to have ur phone disconnected, reboot and then plug in phone and report back on what you see under device manager in windows.