[Q] [REQ] Rogers software bundle ftf (1261-6976)

zimbashka · Apr 18, 2012

Hi!
I got my Xperia S a day ago, rebranded it to Nordic firmware while waiting for my sim unlock code. Today received a message from second place that there some trouble with imei and code can not be provided. So I need to get back on rogers firmware in order to exchange it.
I have tried to do it my self but when flashing in the middle it returns an error

18/048/2012 14:48:50 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
18/048/2012 14:48:50 - INFO - Start Flashing
18/048/2012 14:48:50 - INFO - Flashing loader
18/048/2012 14:48:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
18/048/2012 14:48:51 - ERROR - Error in processHeader
18/048/2012 14:48:51 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
18/048/2012 14:48:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
18/048/2012 14:48:52 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/048/2012 14:48:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

now redownloaded and install flash tool again, created bundle now with error:

18/002/2012 15:02:27 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
18/002/2012 15:02:30 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.9.1 built on 2012-04-09 19:22:19
18/002/2012 15:02:30 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
18/002/2012 15:02:39 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/002/2012 15:02:54 - INFO - Decrypting FILE_3
18/003/2012 15:03:58 - INFO - Decrypting FILE_2
18/004/2012 15:04:00 - INFO - Decrypting FILE_1
18/004/2012 15:04:01 - INFO - Decryption finished
18/004/2012 15:04:29 - INFO - Starting bundle creation
18/004/2012 15:04:29 - INFO - Adding loader.sin renamed as loader.sin to the bundle
18/004/2012 15:04:29 - INFO - Adding apps_log_S1-SW-LIVE-DE72-PID1-0002-S1-PARTITION.sin renamed as apps_log.sin to the bundle
18/004/2012 15:04:29 - INFO - Adding partition-image_S1-SW-LIVE-DE72-PID1-0002-MBR.sin renamed as partition-image.sin to the bundle
18/004/2012 15:04:29 - INFO - Adding cache_S1-SW-LIVE-DE72-PID1-0002-S1-PARTITION.sin renamed as cache.sin to the bundle
18/004/2012 15:04:30 - INFO - Adding amss_fsg_S1-MODEMSW-LIVE-DE72-PID1-0002-S1-PARTITION.sin renamed as amss_fsg.sin to the bundle
18/004/2012 15:04:30 - INFO - Adding amss_fs_1_S1-MODEMSW-LIVE-DE72-PID1-0002-S1-PARTITION.sin renamed as amss_fs_1.sin to the bundle
18/004/2012 15:04:30 - INFO - Adding system_S1-SW-LIVE-DE72-PID1-0002-S1-PARTITION.sin renamed as system.sin to the bundle
18/005/2012 15:05:27 - INFO - Adding simlock.ta renamed as simlock.ta to the bundle
18/005/2012 15:05:27 - INFO - Adding amss_fs_2_S1-MODEMSW-LIVE-DE72-PID1-0002-S1-PARTITION.sin renamed as amss_fs_2.sin to the bundle
18/005/2012 15:05:27 - INFO - Adding userdata_S1-SW-LIVE-DE72-PID1-0002-S1-PARTITION.sin renamed as userdata.sin to the bundle
18/005/2012 15:05:32 - INFO - Adding kernel_S1-SW-LIVE-DE72-PID1-0002-S1-PARTITION.sin renamed as kernel.sin to the bundle
18/005/2012 15:05:32 - INFO - Adding fotakernel_S1-SW-LIVE-DE72-PID1-0002-S1-PARTITION.sin renamed as fotakernel.sin to the bundle
18/005/2012 15:05:33 - INFO - Finished bundle creation
18/005/2012 15:05:58 - INFO - Selected S_73_rogers.ftf
18/005/2012 15:05:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
18/006/2012 15:06:20 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
18/006/2012 15:06:24 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
18/006/2012 15:06:25 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
18/006/2012 15:06:25 - INFO - Reading device information
18/006/2012 15:06:25 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
18/006/2012 15:06:25 - INFO - Start Flashing
18/006/2012 15:06:25 - INFO - Flashing loader
18/006/2012 15:06:27 - INFO - Loader : null - Version : R5C004 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE
18/006/2012 15:06:27 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
18/006/2012 15:06:32 - INFO - Flashing fotakernel.sin
18/006/2012 15:06:36 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_2.sin
18/006/2012 15:06:39 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs_1.sin
18/006/2012 15:06:40 - INFO - Flashing partition-image.sin
18/006/2012 15:06:40 - INFO - Ending flash session
18/006/2012 15:06:40 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CODE="0076";ERR_DYNAMIC="failed to set ta config";

Corrected ftf bundle by not including partition-image.sin
So far so good, flashed correctly.
Now everything is good.

HackitZ · Apr 22, 2012

hows the phone run on nordic firmware?

HackitZ · Apr 22, 2012

glad I've been reading, I'm having a hard time figuring out if i need to sim unlock before i unlock the boot loader.

as the statement above it seems you did not sim unlock first.

do i need to sim unloack a rogers locked xperia s first, before i unlock the bootloader?

Thanks

Matt1408 · Apr 23, 2012

I just got an unlock code from MobileInCanada, took about 18 hours. Popped in my Bell Simcard and it worked. The thing is that the bootloader is still locked.

zimbashka · Apr 23, 2012

On Nordic firmware phone is running great, and best part no rogers start up screen and crapware apps!!! ( make sure you got rogers back up firmware just in case)
I think that if you use official boot loader unlock you have to sim unlock your phone first.

In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.

What i noticed that before I sim unlocked my first xperia S (had dead pixels returned same day) it said No in that menu, and after sim unlock it changed to Yes.

Sim unlock does not unlock bootloader. You got to use sony mobile developer website and follow all instruction on there.

unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions

HackitZ · Apr 23, 2012

ok mine says unlock boot loader allowed = no

I ordered my sim unlock 2 hours ago, so i guess im done tonight. really dont want to setup my new toy just to do it again in a day or two.

Thanks

Matt1408 · Apr 23, 2012

zimbashka said:
On Nordic firmware phone is running great, and best part no rogers start up screen and crapware apps!!! ( make sure you got rogers back up firmware just in case)
I think that if you use official boot loader unlock you have to sim unlock your phone first.

In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.

What i noticed that before I sim unlocked my first xperia S (had dead pixels returned same day) it said No in that menu, and after sim unlock it changed to Yes.

Sim unlock does not unlock bootloader. You got to use sony mobile developer website and follow all instruction on there.

unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions

Mine didn't change to yes...

zimbashka · Apr 23, 2012

Matt1408 said:
Mine didn't change to yes...

Have you try unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions ?

Matt1408 · Apr 23, 2012

zimbashka said:
Have you try unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions ?

2.In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.

Mine says no, can't be unlocked... I can try the rest of the steps, nothing will happen...

zimbashka · Apr 23, 2012

sorry don't know what to advise, have no phone on me any longer.

HackitZ · Apr 23, 2012

zimbashka said:
( make sure you got rogers back up firmware just in case)

How did you back up the rogers firmware?

still waiting for my sim unlock key from canadagsm.ca, might be a late one tonight. lol

zimbashka · Apr 23, 2012

What I did to back up rogers firmware is use SEUS to update your phone even if it has latest software. After update is successful go to C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\ db folder there should be 3 files named FILE_XXXXX, (their size is 64kb,9487kb,288381kb you should have something similar).
Copy those 3 files to some folder that is easy for you to find.
Then open latest flashtool go to advanced>decrypt files
when window opens select folder where those files saved.
Select those 3 file and wait for it to finish decrypting.
Once it is done another window will pop up that will assist you to create ftf bundle. Just select all files accept for partition-image.sin and wait for it to finish. Created ftf bundle will be in directory where falashtool was instaled in folder called firmwares.
You are done!
Now you can flash your phone anytime you need to put Rogers firmware back in.

HackitZ · Apr 23, 2012

thanks, i have been using htc for a few months and coming back to se (sony) i feel as though im starting all over again.

do you know if you can enter the sim unlock code with out using a different sim? i don't have one.

if you need a sim from another carrier i guess ill have to buy one.

Matt1408 · Apr 23, 2012

Yeah, you will need to use another sim card. I found an old Bell one and I cut it up to fit. Worked, but easy to screw up.

zimbashka · Apr 24, 2012

Matt1408 said:
Mine didn't change to yes...

I think that rebranding of the phone is necessary step for your phone to be boot loader unlockable. At least that is what I understand from reading forum.
I just got new xperia S (sim unlocked it few hours ago) will put another software and let you know if that changed anything.

edit:

Just finished with flasing still boot loader not unlockable.

HackitZ · Apr 24, 2012

ok i entered my sim unlock code and the service menu still says bootloader unlock allow=no

does this mean i cant use sony's site to unlock the bootloader?

Matt1408 · Apr 24, 2012

I guess it's the same boat as I am on. I guess we have to wait for the test point method to become active. (And in the proccess tear apart our phones)

I really want to like this phone but it's hard to do with the Sony interface. I would love to load up some CM9 right now but I can't due to this stupid carrier crap. I do wish it was more like Europe were unlocked phones are not some kind of secret market.

Oh well, I guess I will have to do with using a custom launcher for now...

HackitZ · Apr 24, 2012

yeah it might be a while before the test point id ready.

i have a question for rogers users, in the service menu my model says, LT26i, should we not be LT26a

I thought se versions with i at the end was for international versions?

Matt1408 · Apr 24, 2012

Yeah, I noticed that right away. I don't think an "a" version of the phone exists. I believe the "i" is just capable of all bands.

HackitZ · Apr 24, 2012

zimbashka said:
On Nordic firmware phone is running great, and best part no rogers start up screen and crapware apps!!! ( make sure you got rogers back up firmware just in case)

just had a thought, i wonder if using the ftf files of a rogers phone that can have the boot loader unlocked and using the se update service with those files would allow me to unlock the bootloader on se sites.?

maybe a dev can answer this.

[Q] [REQ] Rogers software bundle ftf (1261-6976)

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