[Q] tutorial? r800i firmware flashtool 2.3.4??

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Is there a tutorial to flash the xperia play r800i to generic 2.3.4?? im currently on a stock play using firmware 4.0.A.2.368 and looking to upgrade to the new 2.3.4 02 uk firmware but it says use flashtool.. which flashtool.. do i need unlocked bootloader? root?? im lost and search everwhere all day long to figure it out lol.. probably looking in the wrong places but it is now getting irritating!

Thanks in advance to any of you willing to answer

You do not need neither root nor an unlocked bootloader to use flashtool.

Get flashtool from here (make sure to use 0.2.9.1 beta):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...87&postcount=1

Get newest FW here (4.0.1.A.0.283):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...33&postcount=1

When flashtool is downloaded just extract it to your desktop on your pc. Then extract your downloaded FW and put it in the folder named 'firmware' that came with the flashtool download. Then install ggsetup.exe that also comes with the flashtool download (it's a driver package).
Then hit the x10FlashTool.exe. A window will open. Press flash. Another window will open. Choose your firmware. Here you can choose to tick the 'wipe data' box. If you do you'll loose al apps and data stored on your phone. If you don't the apps and data will stay. In the latter case you might run into issues as FC'ing of apps and such, but not sure as people has done this without issues. It's recomended to wipe data but not a must, it's up to you. I would do it but then again I'm also rooted and can restore easily after every flash.
Anyway either way you choose you then press ok and just follow instructions shown on screen.
Remember after flashing and booting (wich can take some time) to enable debugging and unknown sources.

Regards Dousan...

dousan, will flashing this new fw remove the root on 2.3.3?

tom

yep it will.


Retain root by reading this post carefully

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1130639

cheers cat, just had a quick look and i think thats gonna be something that i tackle when i havent had a 200 mile trip home. never flashed anything through recovery so a bit nervous

tom

not to worry ,there is a good backup from the CWM

i keep getting this error........... i cannot find what i am doing wrong.
3/059/2011 20:59:49 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:51 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:54 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:54 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:55 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
23/059/2011 20:59:55 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
23/000/2011 21:00:09 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

It could've being disconnected...

Sent from my R800i using XDA App

I don't get that far it just says aborted

So i got 2.3.2v 3.0.A.2.184, with bootloader unlocked and rooted. Can i normally flash?

Better if i make backup (dont know how :P), or i can find files on forum if i brick play?

BTW. Is that latest version?