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hey guys i just thought u might be able to help me. i tried installing android 4.0.3 on my x8 and it turned off and now keeps getting stuck on the black screen with white "sony ericsson" on it. i have tried a hard reset but the hard reset screen wont come up but the green light flashes when i try. plz can some one help me, i need my phone and cant afford a new 1
et1990 said:
hey guys i just thought u might be able to help me. i tried installing android 4.0.3 on my x8 and it turned off and now keeps getting stuck on the black screen with white "sony ericsson" on it. i have tried a hard reset but the hard reset screen wont come up but the green light flashes when i try. plz can some one help me, i need my phone and cant afford a new 1
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repair phone with SEUS http://sony-ericsson-update-service.en.uptodown.com/
or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011071
when getting sony ericsson logo try pressing back button a few times so you will get into Xrecovery/CWM mode. from there you can flash any ROM you want with the condition of having it on your SD card.
kirmada said:
repair phone with SEUS http://sony-ericsson-update-service.en.uptodown.com/
or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011071
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worked a treat, thanks alot, i well like my x8 (dunno why, iv had more problems with that than i ever had with anything). but it workin again, thanks again
Sherman143 said:
worked a treat, thanks alot, i well like my x8 (dunno why, iv had more problems with that than i ever had with anything). but it workin again, thanks again
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ur welcome, glad it worked
loved my x8 but hate andriod so gt a hd mini now, cond the pilok at shop to give me a refund lmao. well how was he to know i rooted it haha
Use PCC
I had flashed an incompatible ROM on my device , and I had the same problem (I dont remember the name of the ROM)
I used PCC. It worked for me. I didnt need SEUS.
Prefer PCC
Thanks!
Thank you so much!
SEUS is da best.
Run out of ideas
Hello, I have the same problem, and already tryed the three options posted on this thread.
tryed to install a miniCM7, and now the phone get stucked in the screen "Sony Ericsson" My phone es a e15a (im in argentina)
1) SEUS -> Message: There is no software available for your phone, your phone already has the most resent software
2) PC Companion -> Message: There is no software available for your phone. Try again later
3) FlashTool -> Message:
25/003/2012 16:03:26 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/003/2012 16:03:34 - INFO - Selected X8a_2.1.1.A.0.6_Baseband_015.ftf
25/003/2012 16:03:34 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/003/2012 16:03:34 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/003/2012 16:03:46 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/003/2012 16:03:47 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/003/2012 16:03:47 - INFO - Reading device information
25/003/2012 16:03:47 - INFO - Phone reading for flashing.
25/003/2012 16:03:47 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/003/2012 16:03:47 - INFO - Flashing loader
25/003/2012 16:03:48 - INFO - Loader version : R4A045 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
25/003/2012 16:03:48 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
25/003/2012 16:03:49 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
25/003/2012 16:03:49 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
25/003/2012 16:03:50 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
25/003/2012 16:03:54 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
25/004/2012 16:04:06 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
25/004/2012 16:04:06 - INFO - Flashing finished.
25/004/2012 16:04:06 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
25/004/2012 16:04:06 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
25/004/2012 16:04:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/004/2012 16:04:08 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/004/2012 16:04:10 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/004/2012 16:04:33 - INFO - Device disconnected
25/004/2012 16:04:36 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
25/004/2012 16:04:36 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
So.... Im despered!! any other ideas?
nahueltaibo said:
Hello, I have the same problem, and already tryed the three options posted on this thread.
3) FlashTool -> Message:
25/003/2012 16:03:34 - INFO - Selected X8a_2.1.1.A.0.6_Baseband_015.ftf
25/003/2012 16:03:48 - INFO - Loader version : R4A045 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
So.... Im despered!! any other ideas?
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You want to flash the baseband on LOCKED boot loader?
That will never work.
Since it seems your boot loader is still locked you only need to flash the Stock ROM.
EDIT: By the way, that's also the root of your problem.
MiniCM7 requires you to...
- Unlock the boot loader (ONLY if your phone is SAFE for doing so!!!)
- Flash nAa's kernel
- Flash MiniCM7
But then, why the hell do I repeat again what's actually written in the OP post of MiniCM7 and you failed to read?
Hi,
My Z is running on stock .350, rooted and running XZDualrecovery and locked bootloader. I'm trying to flash the new .235 firmware but I have no luck at all using whatever methods. When I use flashtool, an error appears like this:
22/027/2013 15:27:22 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/027/2013 15:27:22 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
22/027/2013 15:27:22 - INFO - Start Flashing
22/027/2013 15:27:22 - INFO - Processing loader
22/027/2013 15:27:22 - INFO - Checking header
22/027/2013 15:27:22 - INFO - Ending flash session
22/027/2013 15:27:22 - ERROR -
22/027/2013 15:27:22 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
22/027/2013 15:27:23 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
When I use PC companion, to the step when it told me to power off the phone and holding the volume down key while reconnecting to the PC, nothing happen when I did as it told me to.
Also I notice when I dont run any program at all, and then power off my phone and holding the volume down key while reconnecting, there is a sound on my PC that notify a connecting device, but doesnt show anything at all (window 8). And the led of the phone started with red and blinked into green then disappear completely after just half a second. I dont know what happen, it seems like my phone cant go to flashboot mode. Please help me, I just want to upgrade to a newer firmware with root access and nothing else. Thanks
Have you got the correct drivers installed, have you followed the correct way in @shadowboy23 tutorial also there is a link in my sig on how to (shadows way is thought windows, mine is through dos)
Also try another ftf file maybe a bad creator/download
Edit: Please don't panic post, just read there is a lot of advise out there. Your not the first person to have problems and won't be the last but we all try to help each other
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
guys some one please help me . i installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44860224 in xperia tx and now i think its bricked. it shows only sony logo. afterthat its switching off again. please help me. is there a way to force flash rom?
First try to repair using PC Companion, if that doesn't work try to flash a stock ROM using Flashtool.
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
romeoofair said:
guys some one please help me . i installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44860224 in xperia tx and now i think its bricked. it shows only sony logo. afterthat its switching off again. please help me. is there a way to force flash rom?
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Mad Marty said:
First try to repair using PC Companion, if that doesn't work try to flash a stock ROM using Flashtool.
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
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The advice to fix your problem by mad marty is correct. The error is because that rom only works with xperia T unless you flash a TX patch. It is all explained in the thread, reading is a great thing.
gregbradley said:
The advice to fix your problem by mad marty is correct. The error is because that rom only works with xperia T unless you flash a TX patch. It is all explained in the thread, reading is a great thing.
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bro but how to flash a rom . my phone is not even showing recovery mode. just showing sony logo and going off
romeoofair said:
bro but how to flash a rom . my phone is not even showing recovery mode. just showing sony logo and going off
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You use pccompanion or flashtool. You do not even have to turn the phone on for those to work.
Download pccompanion from sony website and follow the instructions to repair your phone.
gregbradley said:
You use pccompanion or flashtool. You do not even have to turn the phone on for those to work.
Download pccompanion from sony website and follow the instructions to repair your phone.
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pc companion not detecting phone
and i also cant turn on usb debugging mode to flash as it cannot turn on the phone
romeoofair said:
pc companion not detecting phone
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That's ok, just run the software update and choose the repair option when the update fails.
If that still does not work, then download flashtool from the very first post in the dev thread.
Install it.
run the drivers.exe file found in the installation path
choose flashmode, fastboot and TX drivers
then either
a) try pccomapanion again or
b) Flash a stock FTF file for the TX in flashtool
gregbradley said:
That's ok, just run the software update and choose the repair option when the update fails.
If that still does not work, then download flashtool from the very first post in the dev thread.
Install it.
run the drivers.exe file found in the installation path
choose flashmode, fastboot and TX drivers
then either
a) try pccomapanion again or
b) Flash a stock FTF file for the TX in flashtool
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bro this is what i am getting when i try to flash
27/035/2013 20:35:48 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
27/035/2013 20:35:48 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
27/035/2013 20:35:53 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/036/2013 20:36:02 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/036/2013 20:36:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/036/2013 20:36:18 - INFO - Selected Xperia_TX / 9.1.B.1.67 / HK
27/036/2013 20:36:18 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
27/036/2013 20:36:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/036/2013 20:36:29 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/036/2013 20:36:29 - INFO - Reading device information
27/036/2013 20:36:51 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
27/036/2013 20:36:51 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
27/036/2013 20:36:51 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/036/2013 20:36:51 - INFO - Processing loader
27/036/2013 20:36:51 - INFO - Checking header
27/036/2013 20:36:52 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/036/2013 20:36:52 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 995 : The I/O operation has been aborted because of either a thread exit or an application request.
27/036/2013 20:36:52 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
27/036/2013 20:36:52 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/037/2013 20:37:04 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
27/037/2013 20:37:04 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
27/037/2013 20:37:37 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2013-08-27_08-35-48.log
gregbradley said:
That's ok, just run the software update and choose the repair option when the update fails.
If that still does not work, then download flashtool from the very first post in the dev thread.
Install it.
run the drivers.exe file found in the installation path
choose flashmode, fastboot and TX drivers
then either
a) try pccomapanion again or
b) Flash a stock FTF file for the TX in flashtool
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finally worked . thanks a lot bro
hello guys . i have a xperia x8 e15i and i tried to install a custom rom. so it all went like this.
First i downlaoded gingerdx v.31 then rooted my phone,installed busybox,installed xrecovery,put gingerdx in my sd card,booted my phone into xrecovery made a backup of my rom cleared my cache installed gingerdx and hit reboot.
now my phone just stays on the SE logo and cant get into xrecovery. every time i put in the battery it just keeps on going into the SE logo and doesnt do anything.
I was thinking maybe i forgot to unlock bootloader but i cant really fix that now. all im thinking is how to get it back.
any suggestions ?
It's just a soft brick. You can repair it using pcc or simply flash stock rom via flashtool.
It's a soft brick. I have encountered it aswell. If you have PC companion you can install the Stock Eclair 2.1 back or flash it via Flashtool
banny.dude said:
It's a soft brick. I have encountered it aswell. If you have PC companion you can install the Stock Eclair 2.1 back or flash it via Flashtool
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thanks but i have tried to do it with pc companoin which wont let me cause it tells me to turn my phone on which i cant and when i try flash it with flash tool i cant find the right firmware :I
No dude. Just click on the support zone and some option will say Repair device or Upgrade software( I am not sure .. cant remember , you'll find it ) after that it will Download the Eclair 2.1 automatically and when it is downloaded it will ask you to hold some button and while holding that button ( I think its the back button ) connect the usb cable to your phone! your phone will show a green light and after that leave the job on the PC companion
solution
@dansei12
Nothing to worry, its just a soft brick , easy to fix.
You just need SONY PC COMPANION and your device with data cable.
Follow the steps in screenshot.
After the third step just follow instruction [SONY will show you the way ] .. and it will be done.
NOTE:- You will return back to stock without SU. !
Just a soft brick..
experienced the exat issue..
just use Sony Update service.. .
easiest to remove your soft brick!
Flashtool Failure
Hey guys , thanks to everybody who has replied already but i have been very short in time lately.
So a few days ago ive managed to get flashtool and tried to flash it with the x10 v1 BLRelock.
Sadly i get an error.
Heres how it goes :
11/036/2013 17:36:44 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
11/036/2013 17:36:44 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
11/036/2013 17:36:50 - INFO - Selected X10 / V1 / BLRelock
11/036/2013 17:36:50 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
11/036/2013 17:36:50 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
11/036/2013 17:36:51 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
11/036/2013 17:36:51 - INFO - Connected device : SonyEricson X8
11/036/2013 17:36:52 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.4-cm9 bionic (2012-02-05 18:40 +0100) multi-call binary.
11/036/2013 17:36:52 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 3.0.36-android-bst+ / Build number : IMM76L
11/036/2013 17:36:54 - INFO - Device disconnected
11/037/2013 17:37:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
11/037/2013 17:37:10 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
11/037/2013 17:37:10 - INFO - Reading device information
11/037/2013 17:37:10 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
11/037/2013 17:37:10 - INFO - Current device : E15i - CB511N2F52 - 1241-2655_R4B - 1236-9291_2.1.1.C.0.0 - WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.C.0.0
11/037/2013 17:37:10 - INFO - Start Flashing
11/037/2013 17:37:10 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
11/037/2013 17:37:10 - INFO - Checking header
11/037/2013 17:37:11 - INFO - Ending flash session
11/037/2013 17:37:11 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
11/037/2013 17:37:11 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
11/037/2013 17:37:11 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
11/037/2013 17:37:14 - INFO - Device disconnected
11/037/2013 17:37:15 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
11/037/2013 17:37:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
I searched it up but to fix it you needed to turn the device on for the awnser i found.
Any suggestions for this ?
Also sorry that i havent been able to run pcc but i will have time this weekend .
dansei12 said:
Hey guys , thanks to everybody who has replied already but i have been very short in time lately.
So a few days ago ive managed to get flashtool and tried to flash it with the x10 v1 BLRelock.
Sadly i get an error.
Heres how it goes :
11/036/2013 17:36:44 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
11/036/2013 17:36:44 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
11/036/2013 17:36:50 - INFO - Selected X10 / V1 / BLRelock
11/036/2013 17:36:50 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
11/036/2013 17:36:50 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
11/036/2013 17:36:51 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
11/036/2013 17:36:51 - INFO - Connected device : SonyEricson X8
11/036/2013 17:36:52 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.4-cm9 bionic (2012-02-05 18:40 +0100) multi-call binary.
11/036/2013 17:36:52 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 3.0.36-android-bst+ / Build number : IMM76L
11/036/2013 17:36:54 - INFO - Device disconnected
11/037/2013 17:37:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
11/037/2013 17:37:10 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
11/037/2013 17:37:10 - INFO - Reading device information
11/037/2013 17:37:10 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
11/037/2013 17:37:10 - INFO - Current device : E15i - CB511N2F52 - 1241-2655_R4B - 1236-9291_2.1.1.C.0.0 - WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.C.0.0
11/037/2013 17:37:10 - INFO - Start Flashing
11/037/2013 17:37:10 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
11/037/2013 17:37:10 - INFO - Checking header
11/037/2013 17:37:11 - INFO - Ending flash session
11/037/2013 17:37:11 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
11/037/2013 17:37:11 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
11/037/2013 17:37:11 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
11/037/2013 17:37:14 - INFO - Device disconnected
11/037/2013 17:37:15 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
11/037/2013 17:37:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
I searched it up but to fix it you needed to turn the device on for the awnser i found.
Any suggestions for this ?
Also sorry that i havent been able to run pcc but i will have time this weekend .
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Every time a noob flashes their x8 with x10-BootooaderRelock God kills a kitten.
I would offer to help but you just can't be bothered reading so it's a waste of time.
I'm laughing so hard right now at you and your phone. Pays to read idiot!
Dude , it doesnt help what you say cause you dont know but bothered to write ?
Why then write in the first place genius.
CtrlAltDelIrl said:
Every time a noob flashes their x8 with x10-BootooaderRelock God kills a kitten.
I would offer to help but you just can't be bothered reading so it's a waste of time.
I'm laughing so hard right now at you and your phone. Pays to read idiot!
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Haha lolz.... agree with u....!!! I also xperienced this with a noob... !!!!
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk 2
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dansei12 said:
Dude , it doesnt help what you say cause you dont know but bothered to write ?
Why then write in the first place genius.
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Dude what u did is exactly wrong dont use x10 relock bl its for x10 phone better u choose stock rom of x8 that is android 2.1 then u r phone will boot and be sure to use flashtol.....!!!!
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk 2
dansei12 said:
I searched it up but to fix it you needed to turn the device on for the awnser i found.
Any suggestions for this ?
Also sorry that i havent been able to run pcc but i will have time this weekend .
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You can use Sony Update Service, you are right it's different !
Download here
SEUS works even when the phone won't boot...
You just need to find xperia x8 from listed mobiles, and follow instructions.. easy
Good luck
@dansei12
i already replied to this prob.. see reply #6 .
Ignore flashtool use SONY PC COMPANION.
adneon0 said:
@dansei12
i already replied to this prob.. see reply #6 .
Ignore flashtool use SONY PC COMPANION.
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This phone won't boot so PC companion will not be able to repair it !
Only Sony update service is able to repair the phone in flash mode
Many XDA users talk about SEUS and PC companion like if they were the same program...
P.S: if bootloader is unlocked, relock it by using RESTORE option in S1-tool or any soft you used to unlock it.
Relock the bootloader before using Sony Update Service
bileldjerba said:
This phone won't boot so PC companion will not be able to repair it !
Only Sony update service is able to repair the phone in flash mode
Many XDA users talk about SEUS and PC companion like if they were the same program...
P.S: if bootloader is unlocked, relock it by using RESTORE option in S1-tool or any soft you used to unlock it.
Relock the bootloader before using Sony Update Service
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Are you serious? You don't know how to use pcc to unbrick a soft bricked phone then. Read up. Lots of guides showing just how to do it. And the update service is NOT the only tool to unbrick a phone. Please do a simple search about bricks first before you start giving answers and claim other users think pcc and seus is the same. You're only giving op false info.
cascabel said:
Are you serious? You don't know how to use pcc to unbrick a soft bricked phone then. Read up. Lots of guides showing just how to do it. And the update service is NOT the only tool to unbrick a phone. Please do a simple search about bricks first before you start giving answers and claim other users think pcc and seus is the same. You're only giving op false info.
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I was just telling you that they are not the same software..
It happened to me during old soft bricks that PC companion sometimes won't do nothing through support zone => update
Ok Update Service is better (because it's different) and sorry for giving a fake info
bileldjerba said:
I was just telling you that they are not the same software..
It happened to me during old soft bricks that PC companion sometimes won't do nothing through support zone => update
Ok Update Service is better (because it's different) and sorry for giving a fake info
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I apologize for jumping on you mate.
Pcc can repair soft bricked phones although it's tricky for new users. In that aspect seus is better since it's simpler. Personally I prefer flashtool. I have stock rom and kernel on my pc just in case. I guess it's personal preference.
Thanks
QUOTE=bileldjerba;48446553]You can use Sony Update Service, you are right it's different !
Download here
SEUS works even when the phone won't boot...
You just need to find xperia x8 from listed mobiles, and follow instructions.. easy
Good luck[/QUOTE]
Thank you. This was propably the one out of 2 comments that actually helped me.
Thanks phone up and running again.
I cant root it though. I dunno why. I restored it with SEUS and then updated firmware with pcc. Still cant root it.
dansei12 said:
Thank you. This was propably the one out of 2 comments that actually helped me.
Thanks phone up and running again.
I cant root it though. I dunno why. I restored it with SEUS and then updated firmware with pcc. Still cant root it.
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How are you trying to root it? Can you give us a log? Someone can probably help you out if we can identify what's wrong.
So, I've flashed my Z previously, with Generic BE firmware, version 4.3.
I done this successfully, with no issues encountered. I've flashed previous handsets too, so not exactly a noob.
I'm now trying to flash the Generic ES version 4.4.2 to the device, because the BE update still hasn't arrived.
But every time I do, Flashtool tells me the drivers are missing. But they're not, I've installed them.
I've no idea what's going wrong. I've installed & re-installed the drivers at every flashing attempt, the latest 20140318 drivers.
I've installed the Flashmode & Xperia Z (and SO-02E) drivers, before flashing, but every time I try to flash, it tells me the drivers are missing...
Can anyone help or advise? It's unusual, because it's normally quite straightforward.
Thanks in advance.
Lemon
Lemonwilly said:
So, I've flashed my Z previously, with Generic BE firmware, version 4.3.
I done this successfully, with no issues encountered. I've flashed previous handsets too, so not exactly a noob.
I'm now trying to flash the Generic ES version 4.4.2 to the device, because the BE update still hasn't arrived.
But every time I do, Flashtool tells me the drivers are missing. But they're not, I've installed them.
I've no idea what's going wrong. I've installed & re-installed the drivers at every flashing attempt, the latest 20140318 drivers.
I've installed the Flashmode & Xperia Z (and SO-02E) drivers, before flashing, but every time I try to flash, it tells me the drivers are missing...
Can anyone help or advise? It's unusual, because it's normally quite straightforward.
Thanks in advance.
Lemon
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Download the latest version of flashtool from http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
navigate to the driver folder and install the fastboot and flash mode drivers.
open flash tool put your phone is fastboot it will install the latest drivers automatically.
After that you can flash 4.4.2 ftf
Thanks
androidtweaker1 said:
Download the latest version of flashtool from http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
navigate to the driver folder and install the fastboot and flash mode drivers.
open flash tool put your phone is fastboot it will install the latest drivers automatically.
After that you can flash 4.4.2 ftf
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Hey man, thanks for replying so quick, would like to get this done tonight.
In have the latest flashtool, I also tried installing the flashmode, fastboot & xperia z drivers to no avail.
But once I installed those drivers, from the 20140318 pack, I simply tried to flash the device.
So what you're saying is to;
*Install the drivers.
*Run fast boot mode.
*Then run flashmode.
I presume, as with flashing, I need to have the device turned off when attempting fast boot mode?
If you could confirm, thanks. I don't fancy any bricking or bootlooping, it's gettin late...!
Lemonwilly said:
Hey man, thanks for replying so quick, would like to get this done tonight.
In have the latest flashtool, I also tried installing the flashmode, fastboot & xperia z drivers to no avail.
But once I installed those drivers, from the 20140318 pack, I simply tried to flash the device.
So what you're saying is to;
*Install the drivers.
*Run fast boot mode.
*Then run flashmode.
I presume, as with flashing, I need to have the device turned off when attempting fast boot mode?
If you could confirm, thanks. I don't fancy any bricking or bootlooping, it's gettin late...!
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Okay, do this.
uninstall whatever flashtool version you are using at the moment.
follow the procedures that i had previously quoted.
download the latest ftf from here
open flashtool press the lightning button, select fastboot select the ftf file
put phone is flashmode turning off device, press volume down key and collect usb the process should start automatically.
PS: the latest version of flashtool is 19/04/2014
Link for 4.4.2 FTF https://mega.co.nz/#!YZgWXQSA!kdhia8TpqA5d-ZV2OI8fno66AgFDojUWNKzqjeVgy1E
Thanks, but...
androidtweaker1 said:
Okay, do this.
uninstall whatever flashtool version you are using at the moment.
follow the procedures that i had previously quoted.
download the latest ftf from here
open flashtool press the lightning button, select fastboot select the ftf file
put phone is flashmode turning off device, press volume down key and collect usb the process should start automatically.
PS: the latest version of flashtool is 19/04/2014
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Yes, I just downloaded the newest version of Flashtool last night, 0.9.16.0.
When you say 'open Flashtool, press the lightning button, select Fastboot select the ftf file' - do you mean select Flashmode? Because that's what I've been doing, and it hasn't been working.
When I select Fastboot, it pops up with a screen asking to Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB), select Kernel to HotBoot, Get Ver Info, Check Current Device Status, Select system to flash, etc.
I presume I don't use these options? Because they don't correspond with what you're telling me to do. Selecting the FTF through Flashmode does. There's no option to select an FTF in Fastboot mode.
Lemonwilly said:
Yes, I just downloaded the newest version of Flashtool last night, 0.9.16.0.
When you say 'open Flashtool, press the lightning button, select Fastboot select the ftf file' - do you mean select Flashmode? Because that's what I've been doing, and it hasn't been working.
When I select Fastboot, it pops up with a screen asking to Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB), select Kernel to HotBoot, Get Ver Info, Check Current Device Status, Select system to flash, etc.
I presume I don't use these options? Because they don't correspond with what you're telling me to do. Selecting the FTF through Flashmode does. There's no option to select an FTF in Fastboot mode.
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My bad, meant to say press lightning button>select flashmode>select ftf>put phone in flashmode
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Lemonwilly said:
Yes, I just downloaded the newest version of Flashtool last night, 0.9.16.0.
When you say 'open Flashtool, press the lightning button, select Fastboot select the ftf file' - do you mean select Flashmode? Because that's what I've been doing, and it hasn't been working.
When I select Fastboot, it pops up with a screen asking to Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB), select Kernel to HotBoot, Get Ver Info, Check Current Device Status, Select system to flash, etc.
I presume I don't use these options? Because they don't correspond with what you're telling me to do. Selecting the FTF through Flashmode does. There's no option to select an FTF in Fastboot mode.
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or if flashtool does not work for you you can try flashing using emma :http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/
androidtweaker1 said:
My bad, meant to say press lightning button>select flashmode>select ftf>put phone in flashmode
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or if flashtool does not work for you you can try flashing using emma :http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/
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So yes, that's what I've been doing, and despite installing all 2/3 driver packs (flashmode, fastboot, xperia z) it keeps telling me the drivers are missing when I try to flash. So we've come full circle. And I'm still none the wiser.
Trying it again now...
*All 3 drivers installed.
*Selected 'flashmode', and 'flash'.
*Preparing files for flashing..... (takes a few moments)
*Say Please connect your device into flashmode.
*Window pops up asking to hold down button and connect to flash...
And then I get this;
30/043/2014 23:43:47 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
30/043/2014 23:43:52 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
30/043/2014 23:43:53 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
30/043/2014 23:43:58 - INFO - Start Flashing
30/043/2014 23:43:59 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
30/043/2014 23:43:59 - INFO - Checking header
30/043/2014 23:43:59 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
30/043/2014 23:43:59 - INFO - Ending flash session
30/043/2014 23:43:59 - ERROR -
30/043/2014 23:43:59 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
30/044/2014 23:44:01 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
30/044/2014 23:44:01 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
Every. Single. Time.
I've installed the drivers. I know what I'm doing. That's exactly why it's gotten to the stage where I'm so frustrated that I've had to reach out on the forums here...!!!
Thanks for your help though, if you have any other ideas, let me know, hopefully I can get around this somehow.
Lemonwilly said:
So yes, that's what I've been doing, and despite installing all 2/3 driver packs (flashmode, fastboot, xperia z) it keeps telling me the drivers are missing when I try to flash. So we've come full circle. And I'm still none the wiser.
Trying it again now...
*All 3 drivers installed.
*Selected 'flashmode', and 'flash'.
*Preparing files for flashing..... (takes a few moments)
*Say Please connect your device into flashmode.
*Window pops up asking to hold down button and connect to flash...
And then I get this;
30/043/2014 23:43:47 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
30/043/2014 23:43:52 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
30/043/2014 23:43:53 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
30/043/2014 23:43:58 - INFO - Start Flashing
30/043/2014 23:43:59 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
30/043/2014 23:43:59 - INFO - Checking header
30/043/2014 23:43:59 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
30/043/2014 23:43:59 - INFO - Ending flash session
30/043/2014 23:43:59 - ERROR -
30/043/2014 23:43:59 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
30/044/2014 23:44:01 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
30/044/2014 23:44:01 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
Every. Single. Time.
I've installed the drivers. I know what I'm doing. That's exactly why it's gotten to the stage where I'm so frustrated that I've had to reach out on the forums here...!!!
Thanks for your help though, if you have any other ideas, let me know, hopefully I can get around this somehow.
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you can try using sony emma to flash
androidtweaker1 said:
you can try using sony emma to flash
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Thanks... I've installed Emma now, but it requires an account, and it seems nobody in Sony's working right now, because I've been waiting a half hour now for my account to be activated, and still nothing... Lazy gits!
Lemonwilly said:
Thanks... I've installed Emma now, but it requires an account, and it seems nobody in Sony's working right now, because I've been waiting a half hour now for my account to be activated, and still nothing... Lazy gits!
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give it more half hour, I had got mine in an hour