C905 Flash Problem - Esato archive

Posted by Mattie
Hello all,

I tried to update my Sony Ericsson C905 with latest Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) 2.11.7.13.
Note: this is the first time ever I tried to flash/update my device.
My battery was fully charged and I made sure I didn't connect my device through a USB hub.

However, the flashing failed, and keeps failing at the same point over and over again.

Result is a bricked device. When I turn it on, it gives a small vibration, the keys lighten up, but the screen stays black.

Next step was to investigate a custom flash with A2 Tool. Also latest version was used (22/09/2009) with latest Gordon's Gate Flash Driver (2.2.0.11). I chose the latest CID52/RED firmware.

Identification:

ChipID:E800,EMP protocol:0401

PHONE STATE: "RETAIL"
FLASH CID: 0052
OTP LOCKED:1 CID:52 PAF:1 IMEI:xxxxxxxxxxxxxx CERT:RED
LDR:2009-04-21 18:29 1202-0421_DB3210_CS_LOADER_ACC_SDRAM_R2A081
LDR:2009-04-21 18:30 1202-0420_DB3210_CS_LOADER_APP_SDRAM_R2A081

Model:C905
MAPP CXC article: R1EA033 prg1208-0485_TMOBILE_SI
MAPP CXC version: R1EA033
Language Package:T-MOB-INT
CDA article: 1213-3340
CDA version: R23A
Default article: 1205-9083
Default version: R1EA033

Operator: 000-00

Elapsed:10 secs.

The latest MAIN (C905_R1BA042_MAIN_GENERIC_SI_RED52.mdn) fails to upload:

ChipID:E800,EMP protocol:0401

PHONE STATE: "RETAIL"
FLASH CID: 0052
OTP LOCKED:1 CID:52 PAF:1 IMEI:xxxxxxxxxxxxxx CERT:RED
LDR:2008-07-23 11:47 1202-0422_DB3210_EXPLORER_LOADER_APP_SDRAM_R2A065
LDR CAPS:SYSTEM FLASH GDFS FILESYSTEM TA
LDR:2009-04-21 18:29 1202-0421_DB3210_CS_LOADER_ACC_SDRAM_R2A081
LDR CAPS:SYSTEM FLASH SIGNATURE AUTH
writing "C:UsersMattieDesktopC905_R1BA042_MAIN_GENERIC_SI_RED52.mbn"
ALLOWED DOMAINS:BLUE BROWN RED
MAXIMUM CID:52
Will flash 855 blocks...
llbug: blk write fail. fatal
[a2_fout_ssw] can't send NET packet
Elapsed:19 secs.

However, I managed to upload the latest FS (C905_R1BA042_FS_WESTERN-EUROPE_RED52.fbn) to my device:

ChipID:E800,EMP protocol:0401

PHONE STATE: "RETAIL"
FLASH CID: 0052
OTP LOCKED:1 CID:52 PAF:1 IMEI:xxxxxxxxxxxxxx CERT:RED
LDR:2008-07-23 11:47 1202-0422_DB3210_EXPLORER_LOADER_APP_SDRAM_R2A065
LDR CAPS:SYSTEM FLASH GDFS FILESYSTEM TA
LDR:2009-04-21 18:29 1202-0421_DB3210_CS_LOADER_ACC_SDRAM_R2A081
LDR CAPS:SYSTEM FLASH SIGNATURE AUTH
writing "C:UsersMattieDesktopC905_R1BA042_FS_WESTERN-EUROPE_RED52.fbn"
ALLOWED DOMAINS:BLUE BROWN RED
MAXIMUM CID:52
Will flash 1034 blocks...
ssw file accepted
Phone detached
Elapsed:197 secs.

Also, the CUSTOM succeeds through FileSystem Tool:

I drag/dropped the files into /tpa/preset/custom/ and read both .xml files. Finally I pressed the Shutdown FS Manager button.

Obviously my device will be bricked until either SEUS or MAIN flash through A2 Tool will succeed. However, both methods fail. Any suggestions what to do? I am running out of options here... especially since I never did anything to my device except for the official Sony Ericsson update, and it failed!

Kind regards,
Mattie

[ This Message was edited by: Mattie on 2011-07-25 20:34 ]

Posted by litemint
your friend SEUS failed?

is your internet connection during that time didnt disconnected? Is it stable?

your cid is still 52, had you tried PC Companion?

Posted by Mattie

On 2011-07-25 21:05:28, litemint wrote:
your friend SEUS failed?

is your internet connection during that time didnt disconnected? Is it stable?

your cid is still 52, had you tried PC Companion?

My internet connection is very stable (40 Mbit). The top bar in SEUS indicates the entire firmware was downloaded before the flashing had started. It's stored on my hard drive somewhere.

I've tried PC Companion (2.01.210), but since my device is "bricked" at the moment, I can't update it. The device gets disconnected after the first step.

Any other suggestions?

Should I try RED53 firmware?

[ This Message was edited by: Mattie on 2011-07-25 20:46 ]

Posted by Mattie
Anyone??

Posted by adriatic
try with omnius or wotan server

Posted by Mattie
@adriatic, thanks! Omnius did the trick, unbricked now!