Hi.
First of all I had GingerDX. Then I open recovery selected system/ and etc. all format, also full wipe. Then my phone turning on and only show Sony Ericsson.
Now I try to flash with flashtool. I installed x8 and gg drivers. Also have Sony PC but it turned off.
I try 3 diffident kernels, and get some errors:
9/048/2012 12:48:58 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 995 : The I/O operation has been aborted because of either a thread exit or an application request.
29/048/2012 12:48:58 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
sometimes get this:
29/011/2012 13:11:24 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
29/011/2012 13:11:24 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
I think bootloader is unlocked because, and I can't unlock because phone not turn on
29/048/2012 12:48:26 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
29/048/2012 12:48:27 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 built on 2012-11-13 22:53:30
29/048/2012 12:48:27 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
29/048/2012 12:48:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
29/048/2012 12:48:37 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Also try turned off antivirus, And get errors too. Also tried two pc. OS: windows 7
phone:
Xperia x8 E15i
8GB memory card.
Please help
do you have unlocked bootloader?
Sent from my X8 using xda app-developers app
is the bootloader unlocked???
enable usb debugging, and try again.
if it didnt work out, use another computer.
pretty much sure that your bootloader is not unlocked.
"First of all I had GingerDX. Then I open recovery selected system/ and etc. all format, also full wipe. Then my phone turning on and only show Sony Ericsson. "
it gets stuck at sony logo because you formatted the system.. there is no rom to boot
Yes.
Now I have second problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957
Step 3: (Unlock)
A) Turn the phone on, Connect it with PC in Debugging mode.
HOW turn on phone in debugging mode?
I try turn phone to flash mode, but msm7227_semc.cmd file not working
process requires standard 2.x android firmware.
Press any key to continue . . .
Getting ROOT rights.
sometimes it turn on deamon.
pauleee said:
Yes.
Now I have second problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957
Step 3: (Unlock)
A) Turn the phone on, Connect it with PC in Debugging mode.
HOW turn on phone in debugging mode?
I try turn phone to flash mode, but msm7227_semc.cmd file not working
process requires standard 2.x android firmware.
Press any key to continue . . .
Getting ROOT rights.
sometimes it turn on deamon.
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boot rom .. go to settings then development and select USB debugging
then turn off the phone and connect
CnC-ROCK said:
boot rom .. go to settings then development and select USB debugging
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I not have rom. My phone when I turn on only show SonyEricsson.
pauleee said:
I not have rom. My phone when I turn on only show SonyEricsson.
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install a rom then...you cannot proceed without enabling USB debugging
CnC-ROCK said:
install a rom then...you cannot proceed without enabling USB debugging
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I can't install rom because I not have kernel and not have recovery menu. I have it, if I flash kernel, I can flash kernel, if I have debugging...
pauleee said:
I can't install rom because I not have kernel and not have recovery menu. I have it, if I flash kernel, I can flash kernel, if I have debugging...
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you have a kernel...a frigging stock kernel....use PC companion and install stock rom on it.. then enable the debugging
pauleee said:
Yes.
Now I have second problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957
Step 3: (Unlock)
A) Turn the phone on, Connect it with PC in Debugging mode.
HOW turn on phone in debugging mode?
I try turn phone to flash mode, but msm7227_semc.cmd file not working
process requires standard 2.x android firmware.
Press any key to continue . . .
Getting ROOT rights.
sometimes it turn on deamon.
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for the unlocking proccess you need stock 2.1 eclair.
Bootloader unlocked, and getting some error
29/020/2012 19:20:31 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 995 : The I/O operation has been aborted because of either a thread exit or an application request.
29/020/2012 19:20:31 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
X8 flashing problems
Hey I will tell you what to do.
First of all install Sony Ericsson Update Service or SEUS. Just Google it and you can find it easily!
Now connect your phone to your computer via USB cable.
Start SEUS.
Then follow the on-screen instructions.(You will be asked to select your phone model,update or repair your phone etc)But its easy!!!!!
Then leave the rest to SEUS.
It will first repair your phone,then download the stock rom and kernel and also the baseband and will automatically install them.
After that you will have your X8 on stock rom,it will be updated to the latest baseband and kernel.
Now you will be able to comfortably restart your phone and you can install custom roms from here!!!!!
Don't forget to say THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another kernel was installed with no errors. Why CM not install, but JB install?
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Hello everyone, is any chance to repair my X8? I tryed instal new rom, GingerDX. Every step was succes unless first boot. It stoped on SE logo. I tried flash it with flashtool, but when i connect phone with PC it asked me for turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging. But how if i can´t turn it on?
Can somebody help me? PLEASE
Domec18 said:
Hello everyone, is any chance to repair my X8? I tryed instal new rom, GingerDX. Every step was succes unless first boot. It stoped on SE logo. I tried flash it with flashtool, but when i connect phone with PC it asked me for turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging. But how if i can´t turn it on?
Can somebody help me? PLEASE
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you don't need to turn on unknown sources. pull out the battery, put it in, don't turn on the phone, in flashtool click on flash-> choose the file you want to flash, pc will tell you that you need to hold back button and conect the phone. do it
fifo171 said:
you don't need to turn on unknown sources. pull out the battery, put it in, don't turn on the phone, in flashtool click on flash-> choose the file you want to flash, pc will tell you that you need to hold back button and conect the phone. do it
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I did it but look....01/027/2012 01:27:56 - INFO - Start Flashing
01/027/2012 01:27:56 - INFO -
01/027/2012 01:27:56 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
01/027/2012 01:27:56 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
01/027/2012 01:27:56 - INFO - Then go to application settings
01/027/2012 01:27:56 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
01/027/2012 01:27:58 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
01/028/2012 01:28:24 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
and what i should do now?
Well u stuck right? Use SEUS to restore 2.1, root back, install back xrecovery installer,do full wipe (must do this for once), flash GDX13, reboot, touch ur screen during sony ericsson logo appear, CWM will appear, flash GDX21, complete. GUD LUCK
-If u want, unlocked bootloader and flash alfs kernel v5. don forget to flash update file in cwm
Thanks but I can´t connect phone in SEUS. When it show me how to connect it I do it. But then my device manager shows that i connect Sony Ericsson USB Flash but after while it change for USB Mass Storage Device and there is error that device can´t turn on
Domec18 said:
Hello everyone, is any chance to repair my X8? I tryed instal new rom, GingerDX. Every step was succes unless first boot. It stoped on SE logo. I tried flash it with flashtool, but when i connect phone with PC it asked me for turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging. But how if i can´t turn it on?
Can somebody help me? PLEASE
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Hi man, possibly in THIS THREAD you could find the solution to solve your problem, read carefully and good luck
If I helped you... HIT THE THANKS BUTTON!
Domec18 said:
Hello everyone, is any chance to repair my X8? I tryed instal new rom, GingerDX. Every step was succes unless first boot. It stoped on SE logo. I tried flash it with flashtool, but when i connect phone with PC it asked me for turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging. But how if i can´t turn it on?
Can somebody help me? PLEASE
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There may be a simple solution,as you said it stops booting after flashing GDX.did you try a full wipe after flashing the rom?did you flashed it with CWM or xRec?
It stops before GDX and I flashed it with xRecovery. Still nothing, i still have only SE logo.....
You must install GingerDX with CWM Recovery. Only v013 and older can be installed with xRecovery
But how if I can´t instal CWM now?
You must reinstall stock firmware with FlashTool, SEUS or PC Companion first
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12442257
I know, I already tried it. Flashtool want Unknown sources and Debugging on, but I can´t turn it on because I can´t turn on phone. SEUS can´t find my phone, in Device manager X8 looks like Sony Ericsson USB Flash but after while it change to USB Mass Storage Device. And there is error because the device can´t be turned on. I tried it also through PCC. I tried repair it. But it can´t download software and I don´t know why.
FlashTool don't need Unknown sources and USB debugging to be turned on. It is only info what you need to do after flashing when phone boots up.
Do you have flash drivers installed?
Try to turn off your antivirus if you have it installed.
Can you try reinstall it on another computer?
I posted log from Flashtool here before.Here it is once again.....
01/005/2012 22:05:57 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
01/005/2012 22:05:58 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
01/005/2012 22:05:58 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&2FC9BD78&0&1
01/005/2012 22:05:58 - INFO - Start Flashing
01/005/2012 22:05:58 - INFO -
01/005/2012 22:05:58 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
01/005/2012 22:05:58 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
01/005/2012 22:05:58 - INFO - Then go to application settings
01/005/2012 22:05:58 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
01/006/2012 22:06:01 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
01/006/2012 22:06:19 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
So I really don´t know what flashtool want from me.
So I tried every manual on xda. And nothing.
Here is my problem with Flashtool
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im also facing tha same problem...so my request to all...plz help us to solve this problem
Thanks & Regards !
Domec18 said:
Here is my problem with Flashtool
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Try with FlashTool 0.2.9.1
Still nothing, still the same error with Flashtool
Domec18 said:
Still nothing, still the same error with Flashtool
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hey mate..look very scared i read all post here... and u did all the way and
only 1 chance left!
if your phone still under warranty u save your money...
sent to them and said u dont know why..
i did for my phone
i am trying to root X8 my cellphone manufacturing date is 11w17 i have check through S1tool and i believe i can unlock my bootloader
after this i tried to follow this procedure
http://www.blogotechblog.com/2012/0...csson-xperia-x10x10-minipro-x8/#comment-14851
when i tried to run Unlock from flashtool > Plugins/X10 Unlock/run
i get this error
03/053/2012 01:53:24 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
03/053/2012 01:53:24 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.8.0 built on 2012-02-26 19:26:25
03/053/2012 01:53:24 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
03/053/2012 01:53:30 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
03/053/2012 01:53:31 - INFO - Connected device : E15
03/053/2012 01:53:32 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.18.4 (2011-04-04 18:40:20 CDT) multi-call binary.
03/053/2012 01:53:32 - INFO - Android version : 2.1-update1 / kernel version : 2.6.29
03/053/2012 01:53:34 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
03/055/2012 01:55:06 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
03/055/2012 01:55:17 - INFO - Device disconnected
03/055/2012 01:55:47 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/055/2012 01:55:47 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
03/055/2012 01:55:47 - INFO - Reading device information
03/055/2012 01:55:47 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
03/055/2012 01:55:47 - INFO - Start Reading property
03/055/2012 01:55:47 - INFO - Reading property finished.
03/055/2012 01:55:47 - INFO - Found semcSL
03/055/2012 01:55:47 - INFO - You can now unplug and turn on device, then plug it again
03/055/2012 01:55:47 - INFO - Waiting for device
03/055/2012 01:55:47 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/055/2012 01:55:49 - INFO - Device disconnected
03/055/2012 01:55:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/056/2012 01:56:09 - INFO - Device disconnected
03/056/2012 01:56:12 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
03/056/2012 01:56:12 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
03/057/2012 01:57:02 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-03-02_01-53-24.log
help me out.
sorry if I'm missing something here because I am messaging from my phone. But I don't understand your problem.please put your problem into actually sentences instead of code please. Unless like I said, I'm missing something here?
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
03/055/2012 01:55:47 - INFO - You can now unplug and turn on device, then plug it again
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Turn on Your phone and connect it, do not connect it in flash mode now
Bolussimo said:
Turn on Your phone and connect it, do not connect it in flash mode now
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I am... Cellphone is on while connecting...
Lol, so check again with s1tool. Propably You have unlocked bootloader xD
Cateye said:
03/056/2012 01:56:12 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
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Cateye said:
I am... Cellphone is on while connecting...
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Bolussimo forgot to mention that you should not only turn on the phone but also make sure you have USB-Debugging enabled (Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging).
B.Jay said:
Bolussimo forgot to mention that you should not only turn on the phone but also make sure you have USB-Debugging enabled (Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging).
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Cellphone is on and USB-Debugging is enabled
Not unlocked Yet
@Bolussimo its not unlocked...it still reads "R8A029"...it should be "r" not "R"
Bolussimo said:
Lol, so check again with s1tool. Propably You have unlocked bootloader xD
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i checked again
small "r" means i rooted the phone successfully right?
Its unlocked
'r' means your bootloader is unlocked,
@Bolussimo you ver right
check below link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957
sambavadekar said:
'r' means your bootloader is unlocked,
@Bolussimo you ver right
check below link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957
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now its rooted and i want to install different roms what should i do i mean what should be my next step? should i install Clockwork Mod recovery if yes then how??
Next Step
If you just wanted to install ROM's then you didn't have to unlock boot loader
you could have just rooted it using superoneclick or the way you did and install a recovery by following the link in the following thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=921652
then press backspace during load to enter recovery , full wipe(if your now in stock rom)and install custom.zip or update.zip of any rom you like(that works on stock kernel) and reboot.
But since you are unlocked...you can install a better faster kernel like naa or alf
by following the thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350484
(you search for alf yourself in development forum)
and then install a rom that uses these kernel the same way using recovery or flash tool if you hav ".ftf"
1 more thing i want to install Clockwork mod instead of xrecovery how to do that ?
2ndly in order to check bootoader on HTC cellphone we press power button + volume down button
how to check bootloader on X8?
Never Installed Clock Work Mod
I have Never Installed Clock Work Mod...but it always seems to come with all ROM's I install. First I install xrecovery and install any popular ROM....n then TADAA i have CW MOD
Anyway you can install it using x8 toolbox by going here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117100
or check this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179727
please recommend some FAST & Stable Rom for X8
Cateye said:
please recommend some FAST & Stable Rom for X8
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GingerDX and Alfs Kernel.
Sent from my X8 with Beats Audio.
i rooted the phone and then i tried to install Gingerbread 2.3.7/CM7.2 unofficial port for the Χ8
but now x8 is stuck on Sony Ericsson txt and i cant even enter in Recovery mode
help out plz
Cateye said:
please recommend some FAST & Stable Rom for X8
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FireDroid and Alfs v07 ICS kernel
Sent from my E15i using xda premium
Cateye said:
i rooted the phone and then i tried to install Gingerbread 2.3.7/CM7.2 unofficial port for the Χ8
but now x8 is stuck on Sony Ericsson txt and i cant even enter in Recovery mode
help out plz
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On PC: Go to Alfs kernel thread--> download Alfs v07 kernel--> place it to /flashtool/firmwares, run flashtool, select flash (lightning icon), select Alfs v07, click ok. On phone: Turn off phone, press back button and hold it, attach phone to PC while pressing back button, green led appears, release back button, let the PC work. When Flashtool give the "flashing finished" message, unplug the phone. Turn it on. When it shows kernel logo, press back repeatedly to enter recovery. Install custom.zip, choose your ROM, wait, reboot.
This should work. If not, try PC companion or Sony Ericcson Update Service.
Sent from my E15i using xda premium
i tried but its not working on the other hand Sony Ericcson Update Service do not detect X8 so now what ?
I installed ICS on my XPERIA X8 and it freezes at boot. And I cannot go to recovery mode, where is my backup. I know I need to use FlashTool but I don't know how to use it, because it says:
03/021/2012 15:21:18 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
03/021/2012 15:21:18 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.7.0 built on 2012-01-21 17:31:40
03/021/2012 15:21:18 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
03/021/2012 15:21:26 - INFO - Device disconnected
03/021/2012 15:21:38 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
03/021/2012 15:21:38 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
03/021/2012 15:21:49 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
03/021/2012 15:21:53 - INFO - Device disconnected
And I cannot flash the original image.
Hot to connect the phone?
With " Press and hold back button then plug in the usb cable"?
Now I can flash it but it isn't reboot just say device disconnected, then device connected in flash mode, then device disconnected, then flashing aborted
nearly the same problem here trying to unlock the bootloader on my E15i.
Would appreciate if anyone has a suggestion how to overcome this.Thanks
Try this
kowwi0515 said:
I installed ICS on my XPERIA X8 and it freezes at boot. And I cannot go to recovery mode, where is my backup. I know I need to use FlashTool but I don't know how to use it, because it says:
03/021/2012 15:21:18 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
03/021/2012 15:21:18 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.7.0 built on 2012-01-21 17:31:40
03/021/2012 15:21:18 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
03/021/2012 15:21:26 - INFO - Device disconnected
03/021/2012 15:21:38 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
03/021/2012 15:21:38 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
03/021/2012 15:21:49 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
03/021/2012 15:21:53 - INFO - Device disconnected
And I cannot flash the original image.
Hot to connect the phone?
With " Press and hold back button then plug in the usb cable"?
Now I can flash it but it isn't reboot just say device disconnected, then device connected in flash mode, then device disconnected, then flashing aborted
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IF you have stock ROM for X8, you can flash with flash tool..
the first, hold volume down in your phone and plug usb kabel to computer..
see your phone have green light, its flash mode.. )
and then go to flash tool, and all its works..
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Dheny Brightside said:
IF you have stock ROM for X8, you can flash with flash tool..
the first, hold volume down in your phone and plug usb kabel to computer..
see your phone have green light, its flash mode.. )
and then go to flash tool, and all its works..
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What?! First of all - not volume down but BACK button.
In flashtool directory You will have drivers folder. Install those drivers. Then reboot Your PC. Copy Your firmware package into firmwares in flashtool directory (.ftf files). Than run flashtool, click on flash, choose the package, click ok, flashtool will aks You to connect Your phone in flash mode. Plug USB cable into PC. Plug in USB cable into phone and while doing this You must hold back button. And flashtool should recognize Your device and start flashing.
Bolussimo said:
What?! First of all - not volume down but BACK button.
You must hold back button.
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Thank you! You saved my phone's life!
I'm trying GingerDX now, and I making an ''XPERIA X8 MEGAPACK''
Anyway, I do not know why this is:
When I first installed gingerDX i have installed many apps. And when I'll removed this backup, and I installed this rom again, the phone freezes at the boot screen.
(I know how to do it. I flashed the stock rom from my backup, and It is working. But I cannot make a backup from this rom
Because You should do a full wipe When You install ROM again there are some files from old one. And this may cause boot problem
Hi, I've tried this but it doesn't work. My phone just keeps rebooting itself after SE logo animation is done. What can i do?
maretodoric said:
Hi, I've tried this but it doesn't work. My phone just keeps rebooting itself after SE logo animation is done. What can i do?
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Boot loop...
Send from Brightside Room
Bolussimo said:
Because You should do a full wipe When You install ROM again there are some files from old one. And this may cause boot problem
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I tried it but it isn't working =(
Boot prroblem ICS
I've tried ICS for stock kernel, but it isn't boot! But i want to try it!
Dude... just flash a stock SE rom via Flashtool and its done
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium
Generally speaking, bootloops imply you are missing the x15 Baseband required for custom ROMs to work: Follow the mediafire link in B.Jay's profile and find the x15 Baseband corresponding to your X8 version (It's in the sticker under the battery)... Hope this helps.
EDIT: Update your FlashTool Version!!!! http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
hi!
first off all thank you all for contributing to this forum, you guys really rule!
i have a problem....
as the title say i softbricked my z3 compact trying to flash MM on it.
i forgot to click the "allow unknown sources" on the phone before he procedure
i know, i`m stupid. my bad
but now when i tried to flash even stock kitkat on it the flashtool errors in one moment sayin "for flashtool unknown sources has to be enabled"
going thru the forum i saw a thread about the usb debugging mode
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2778437
he fixed it with using an older version of flashtool, but when i install an older version it asks to connect by pressing the back button not the volume down to enable flashing mode...
so i have 2 questions...
is there a way to flash without having the unknown sources on?
i installed the adb all-in-one but not successful to implement the command using the terminal
how to enable flashmode by using an older version when i dont have a back button? (its not arc s )
1. You don't need unknown sources enabled to flash
2. To flash hold down the volume down button while plugging your phone into the computer
Click the THIS LINK to my thread about a bricked Z3C
nzzane said:
1. You don't need unknown sources enabled to flash
2. To flash hold down the volume down button while plugging your phone into the computer
Click the THIS LINK to my thread about a bricked Z3C
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dude, thanks for the answer, but read my post again, please
i KNOW you have to push the vol down button i was just asking is there any other way to connect the phone in flash mode to an older version of flashtool
anyway, today i tried again...
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - ERROR - Read error :31 : A device attached to the system is not functioning.
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - INFO - Flashing finished.
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - INFO - Device disconnected
any thoughts?
k.a.b.0 said:
hi!
first off all thank you all for contributing to this forum, you guys really rule!
i have a problem....
as the title say i softbricked my z3 compact trying to flash MM on it.
i forgot to click the "allow unknown sources" on the phone before he procedure
i know, i`m stupid. my bad
but now when i tried to flash even stock kitkat on it the flashtool errors in one moment sayin "for flashtool unknown sources has to be enabled"
going thru the forum i saw a thread about the usb debugging mode
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2778437
he fixed it with using an older version of flashtool, but when i install an older version it asks to connect by pressing the back button not the volume down to enable flashing mode...
so i have 2 questions...
is there a way to flash without having the unknown sources on?
i installed the adb all-in-one but not successful to implement the command using the terminal
how to enable flashmode by using an older version when i dont have a back button? (its not arc s )
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Do you have the the Sony drivers installed?
Did you install the ADB drivers (run the exe in the drivers folder within Flashtool folder). If you have Windows 10 this last step is difficult, you have to restart the machine in safe mode and disable driver signature checking.
You must have your phone turned off completely before you start (power button and volume up till you get three vibrations), leave it unplugged from the PC
Start flashtool and select which ftf you want to use, Exclude TA, press build. wait for the invitation from flashtool to plug your phone in. Then hold the volume down as you insert the usb plug, you can let go as soon as it starts doing something
There is a guide to the flashtool here, beware it's a powerful tool capable of bricking your phone
I flashed my Xperia SP with from Jellybeam to CM13 rom. I didn't create any backup, wiped clean everything including cache using twrp recovery. While the setup installed CM13 without any error but I downloaded the wrong gapps and the setup didn't accept those. So I chose to reboot the cell and since then it just stopped responding. Although it is showing the green led while plugged in via USB, it won't start in neither fastboot nor recovery mode.
I'm stuck here and have no idea what to do.
I tried installing PC companion, flashtools, SP flashtools, emma, everything. None of these detect my cell. I'm using Windows 10 (64 bit) and am at a dead end.
Any help would be appreciated.
UPDATE:
I managed to flash it with errors and now it's stuck in a SONY logo bootloop. Its starts, shows SONY logo for a while and then turns off again. Again it's not getting recognised by any flash tool, sony companion etc.
Help please.
Disable driver enforce on windows 10
Install driver fastboot and viskan driver
Use xperia flashtool, and flash stock rom ftf
hafizhlf said:
Disable driver enforce on windows 10
Install driver fastboot and viskan driver
Use xperia flashtool, and flash stock rom ftf
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Installed the driver and flashed it with a rom but it's still stuck on the SONY logo. One more thing, It's bootloader wasn't unlocked when I messed up at the beginning. What can I do to save my phone?
goatface17 said:
Installed the driver and flashed it with a rom but it's still stuck on the SONY logo. One more thing, It's bootloader wasn't unlocked when I messed up at the beginning. What can I do to save my phone?
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Unlock first
Use flashtool to unlock bootloader
Boot to fastboot > unlock bootloader using flashtool > enter unlock code
hafizhlf said:
Unlock first
Use flashtool to unlock bootloader
Boot to fastboot > unlock bootloader using flashtool > enter unlock code
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Whether I try to flash it or unlock, phone boots up before the process is completed. I'm completely stumped here.
Hi! Still have the problem? I faced the same two days ago when I tried to change the on on my SP. But finally I could save the Phone by searching a bit on the net. Pls tell me if matter is still on and I try to translate the steps to english.
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Hi! Still have the problem? I faced the same two days ago when I tried to change the on on my SP. But finally I could save the Phone by searching a bit on the net. Pls tell me if matter is still on and I try to translate the steps to english.
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Yes, still stuck there. Can't flash it because phone boots mid-process and flashing aborts. Please help me out here.
goatface17 said:
Yes, still stuck there. Can't flash it because phone boots mid-process and flashing aborts. Please help me out here.
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Hey!
Sad to hear, but maybe (I hope) this method will help you. Basically what you will get is an original Xperia SP with 4.1 android as it came from the factory.
You will need:
1. Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde" version 0.9.18.6. Don't know if newer version came or better. You can find it here in forums. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489955
2. The basic ROM "12.0.A.2.254".
The method that helped me:
SP turned off. Cable not connected.
Start Sony Mobile Flasher (Flashtool) , give administrator rights.
Top left cornet click on the bolt and choose flashmode, then in firmware selector you can find and select the downloaded ROMs and kernels. Choose the official 4.1 (12.0.A.2.254). Click falsh so it starts to proceed.
Then a windows appears called "wait for flashmode".
Now. Grab your turned off SP press volume down and connect the usb to pc. Keep holding volume down button till flashtool starts to upload the system. (Hopefully it will be fast enough, and phone will not turn on. For me it was)
After flashtool is finished you will see:
09:50:53 - INFO - Flashing finished.
09:50:53 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
09:50:53 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
09:50:54 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Unplug and start the SP
If everything went as planned you have your phone back with stock 4.1 and 12.0.A.2.254 kernel.
you can find the firmwares here: https://mega.nz/#F!1xME0bZB!lGvex2Gc3cZFr3NoEFFWww!hgN3GBAC
NagyAti said:
Hey!
Sad to hear, but maybe (I hope) this method will help you. Basically what you will get is an original Xperia SP with 4.1 android as it came from the factory.
You will need:
1. Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde" version 0.9.18.6. Don't know if newer version came or better. You can find it here in forums. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489955
2. The basic ROM "12.0.A.2.254".
The method that helped me:
SP turned off. Cable not connected.
Start Sony Mobile Flasher (Flashtool) , give administrator rights.
Top left cornet click on the bolt and choose flashmode, then in firmware selector you can find and select the downloaded ROMs and kernels. Choose the official 4.1 (12.0.A.2.254). Click falsh so it starts to proceed.
Then a windows appears called "wait for flashmode".
Now. Grab your turned off SP press volume down and connect the usb to pc. Keep holding volume down button till flashtool starts to upload the system. (Hopefully it will be fast enough, and phone will not turn on. For me it was)
After flashtool is finished you will see:
09:50:53 - INFO - Flashing finished.
09:50:53 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
09:50:53 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
09:50:54 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Unplug and start the SP
If everything went as planned you have your phone back with stock 4.1 and 12.0.A.2.254 kernel.
you can find the firmwares here: https://mega.nz/#F!1xME0bZB!lGvex2Gc3cZFr3NoEFFWww!hgN3GBAC
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Thanks a lot brother. At first it didn't work when I flashed it with the latest version of Flasher. Then I installed the exact version you mentioned (0.9.18.6) and phone didn't boot during the flashing and now it's back to normal with the default 4.1 stock.
Thanks a bunch, you're a life saver for me. :highfive: