topic Re: FlashTool Error AGAIN! in XPERIA archive

FlashTool Error AGAIN!

Rayday — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:03:29 GMT

Hey guys, I tried flashing my SP back to 4.1.2 but it still has the silly error on Flash tool something about SEMC flash device or something even though I already downloaded ALL the drivers from the program's file it self. Please help!

Re: FlashTool Error AGAIN!

Thommo — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:18:32 GMT

Is your phone fully switched off and when prompted are you holding Volume down NOT up or both - Just Volume down then connecting your USB cable

Re: FlashTool Error AGAIN!

Rayday — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:22:00 GMT

Yep, Fully switched off and only volume down is being pressed. It just keeps coming up with that error. UGHHH

Re: FlashTool Error AGAIN!

Thommo — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:25:19 GMT

Are you running windows 8 /8.1 or a 64bit system

Re: FlashTool Error AGAIN!

Rayday — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:26:34 GMT

No. Windows Vista. :?

Re: FlashTool Error AGAIN!

Thommo — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 19:25:20 GMT

Interesting - What version of Flashtools are you using, I know earlier version are now giving errors with new firmware, Also before downgrading were you rooted and was there a issue with your phone ie:Bad kernal or boot sector corrupt as the part which allows Flashing may be corrupted - Try Fastboot and if it boots into fastboot then consider using a img not .ftf to flash your phone

Re: FlashTool Error AGAIN!

Rayday — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:19:55 GMT

Un-rooted and I am not sure what version it is. Pretty sure it is the newer one of Flashtool. I'll have to try that fastboot method.

Re: FlashTool Error AGAIN!

Rayday — Thu, 01 May 2014 18:54:59 GMT

Someone, please help.

Re: FlashTool Error AGAIN!

blackbox — Thu, 01 May 2014 19:56:54 GMT

Do you have Sony PC Companion or SUS installed? If not, then do. A reboot might be in order afterwards.

Sounds like you're maybe missing the USB drivers.

Re: FlashTool Error AGAIN!

Rayday — Thu, 01 May 2014 20:07:22 GMT

Yeah, I have Sony update thingy installed and yeah, I have a hunch that I need boot-up files for Xperia SP. SEMC flash device, what does that mean?!

Re: FlashTool Error AGAIN!

blackbox — Thu, 01 May 2014 20:15:41 GMT

Hmm. I don't know. Look at post #8 here. Suggests using an older version of Flashtool.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2376539

I'm on Windows 7, so it may not work with Vista. I know there are issues with Windows 8 too.

There's a link to SEMC USB drivers in post #2 here. That may be worth a try.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263221

Re: FlashTool Error AGAIN!

Rayday — Thu, 01 May 2014 20:26:57 GMT

Thanks a tonne Bro, will do.

Re: FlashTool Error AGAIN!

daverawle — Thu, 01 May 2014 23:03:51 GMT

I've had problems with flashtool saying it can't find SEMC drivers then crashing the pc. What solved it for me was to start the pc in safe mode with networking enabled so internet access is available. Then instead of crashing the drivers are installed; following that the pc can be booted as normal and flashtool should work as hoped.

Dave