Is it possible to relock a bootloader and flash a stock rom onto the phone so normal sony updates will work after trying something like Cyanogen? Just wondering for future knowledge.
I think if i'm right you can lock the bootloader with fastboot oem lock, but not sure if the flashed stock rom then takes sony updates?
rsmarsha said:
Is it possible to relock a bootloader and flash a stock rom onto the phone so normal sony updates will work after trying something like Cyanogen? Just wondering for future knowledge.
I think if i'm right you can lock the bootloader with fastboot oem lock, but not sure if the flashed stock rom then takes sony updates?
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Yes it is. Flash a relock ftf file and once you do that normal updates can be installed.
Spectre51 said:
Yes it is. Flash a relock ftf file and once you do that normal updates can be installed.
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Thanks, having a major crisis at the moment. cm10 was buggy for me and didn't work. Now I can't get the phone to boot without errors and can't get flashtool to recognise the phone. I just want to go back to how it was now to have a phone that works.
I downloaded flashtool but the phone doesn't seem to boot half the time and when it does it's buggy. It's not seen by flashtool correctly, seems some drivers are no longer working for it.
I did download a stock rom (pre rooted) but despite flashing that the phone still seems to have cm10 on when I boot up. I'm thinking I'll just go back to stock if I can somehow manage to do it, the latest stock as the problem with my phone initially was it wouldn't complete the stock updates.
Spectre51 said:
Yes it is. Flash a relock ftf file and once you do that normal updates can be installed.
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The phone now shows up as an MTP USB Device which fails to start, it no longer boots and I can't get it into recovery.
Do you have a Xperia T? Did you use this to relock the bootloader?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924221
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rsmarsha said:
The phone now shows up as an MTP USB Device which fails to start, it no longer boots and I can't get it into recovery.
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Once you relocked the bootloader then the cm10 custom kernel would not be able to load as it needs an unlocked bootloader.
Follow these steps.
Download and install flashtool
Download a stock ftf from the all in one thread for your phone (Dont worry about the fw version, but if you want to root it should be an early one, eg .303 or .305)
Open flashtool
Drag and drop the ftf into the open window of flashtool
Turn phone off, wait 30 seconds
Attach USB cabe to PC, then to phone. WHilst connecting to phone press and hold volume down button.
It should now work, if it doesnt copy and paste the flashtool log here
I know you have said your pc does not recognise your phone, but please try this exactly as i have said and post the log if it does not work.
Thanks that does work and I am now on. 195.should I relock bootloader to get updates or flash manually each time?
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will Bravia Engine and TrackID work after relocking ?
dubist said:
will Bravia Engine and TrackID work after relocking ?
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Trackid works fine with unlocked bootloader. To get bravo engine back you have to do some extra work. Heck out the thread in the Xperia S dev section to see how they got it working again.
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ok finally getting around to doing relock. I can't get flashtool to see the ftf i drag in, nothing happens.
There a thread on mobile bravia engine trying to fix this problem. See thread below :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2127775
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I just updated my firmware before trying to unlock bootloader... did every step correctly as in official way & as stated in... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
Now phone is boot looping.. it restarts in mid of xperia startup animation..
Tried to repair with sony pc companion.. it says cant repair, phone has modified software..
What can i do to start it back as stock..? & how to unlock bootloader..?
I want to install Z-DooMKernel-v06 to undervolt...
I'm sorry if similar question is there.... i was not able to find..
h.ars_h said:
I just updated my firmware before trying to unlock bootloader... did every step correctly as in official way & as stated in... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
Now phone is boot looping.. it restarts in mid of xperia startup animation..
Tried to repair with sony pc companion.. it says cant repair, phone has modified software..
What can i do to start it back as stock..? & how to unlock bootloader..?
I want to install Z-DooMKernel-v06 to undervolt...
I'm sorry if similar question is there.... i was not able to find..
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i suggest to get to stock and if boot loop solved then try to unlock bootloader and root it
:good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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I agree with what is being said here. However I would recommend that you flash back to .434 first that these methods have worked for many times, and it is more known version for attempting this.
h.ars_h said:
I just updated my firmware before trying to unlock bootloader... did every step correctly as in official way & as stated in... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
Now phone is boot looping.. it restarts in mid of xperia startup animation..
Tried to repair with sony pc companion.. it says cant repair, phone has modified software..
What can i do to start it back as stock..? & how to unlock bootloader..?
I want to install Z-DooMKernel-v06 to undervolt...
I'm sorry if similar question is there.... i was not able to find..
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Just reflash the .253 with a full wipe using flashtool.. it's bit trickyto enter to flashmode during bootloop. Just make sure to press volume down key & plugin the USB cable when the screen goes off.. type *#*#7378423#*#* in dial pad once it loaded you will have bootloader unlocked:Yes
I had the exact same problem.
I had unlocked my bootloader via the official Sony way.
Installed CM10.1.
Went back to stock Sony ROM (after relocking bootloader and flashing a tft via flashtool).
Tried the official way to unlock my bootloader, and all the time had a boot loop.
Tried to unlock my bootloader via flashtool and didnt have a problem.
Back to CM10.1 for me now!
If your phone reboots mid xperia that mean there is a system error.
With doom v6 kernel that is 4.1.1 based so that might be why you are getting bootloop if you are trying to flash kernel on a up to date 4.1.2 system
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I read through many threads and have followed the official Sony bootloader unlocking instructions. I have requested and received the unlock code from Sony via email. I have downloaded the inf file and placed it in the correct folder in Android SDK (which I also updated). But I am cannot access fastboot mode, I hold down Vol + and plug in the USB cable but the device shows a red led and goes into charging mode. Also the PC never prompts me to install fastboot driver it simply loads the SP as Sony mass storage device (in device manager).
I have read that some people seem to think that the SIM lock affects the ability to access fastboot but this SP is SIM unlocked. Sony's official guide to unlocking the bootloader says I need to access fastboot mode to enter the unlock code but how can I unlock the bootloader if I can't get into fastboot mode?
hmmm... don't know really... i once entered fastboot mode by mistake, while trying to root stock rom. wasn't reading instructions and put device in a fsatboot mode instead of debugging... was on stock rom so don't know if custom rom would let me do that. should check myself... if anything i know it is possible to get me that blue light shining.
To enter fastboot mode in Xperia SP just power down the phone and hold down the volume up key while pluging your phone into your pc
If you need flashmode do the same thing but with the volume DOWN button held down.
I´ve got the same problem. I can´t enter in flashmode neither in fastboot mode. I´m on windows 8 32bits and I installed the .245 Deodexed ROM with a problem on root and without CWM. I don´t know what to do now, please help me.
As I explained in the first post, I understand how to access fastboot mode (and flash mode). I got root and backed up the TA partition, the stock apps (from 1.257) and backed up the stock ROM. Then, after I wasn't able to get into fastboot, I have installed CWM for LB and flashed a custom ROM based on 2.245. I am able to enter flash mode but not fastboot. As I said before, the phone is SIM unlocked but is acting like it came from a carrier, with locked bootloader and fastboot disabled. How can Sony disable fastboot? I don't get it. Any one want to take a guess how long I will have to wait until some clever dev finds an exploit?
gandalf_grey91 said:
As I explained in the first post, I understand how to access fastboot mode (and flash mode). I got root and backed up the TA partition, the stock apps (from 1.257) and backed up the stock ROM. Then, after I wasn't able to get into fastboot, I have installed CWM for LB and flashed a custom ROM based on 2.245. I am able to enter flash mode but not fastboot. As I said before, the phone is SIM unlocked but is acting like it came from a carrier, with locked bootloader and fastboot disabled. How can Sony disable fastboot? I don't get it. Any one want to take a guess how long I will have to wait until some clever dev finds an exploit?
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Sorry for that i dont think that it is your computers fault because you enter fastboot (and flashmode) using your mobile phone NOT your PC
So i would roughly assume that this is a Rom bug or something in the flashing proccess went wrong.
jackaros said:
Sorry for that i dont think that it is your computers fault because you enter fastboot (and flashmode) using your mobile phone NOT your PC
So i would roughly assume that this is a Rom bug or something in the flashing proccess went wrong.
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Thanks for trying to help, but I understand that flashmode and fastboot are accessed using the phone. Actually the phone needs a piece of software like flashtool to keep it in flashmode otherwise it drops into charging mode. I didn't mention my computer so I don't know where you got that from.
As I explained, I am unable to access fastboot with stock ROM (1.257) and a custom ROM (based on 2.245) so it can't be a ROM bug or the flashing process having gone wrong.
if it's not too much of a trouble for you, go and flash .245 stock, than .257 stock kernel only. like you are trying to root it for the first time, complete rooting procedure, and than proceed on to installing CWM, but instead of connecting device in debugging mode to install CWM, try and see if you can put it in a fastboot. this was exactly the moment when i accidentally put mine SP in fastboot. of course, i'm not saying to go ahead and install anything if you score, but only to confirm if you can put your device into a fastboot mode since installing anything without CWM will likely soft brick your device.
Same problem here, i can't do anything using flashtool after flashed 2.245. I did with SUS, maybe is some flashtool issue.
Ze Tolas said:
Same problem here, i can't do anything using flashtool after flashed 2.245. I did with SUS, maybe is some flashtool issue.
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It may be a flashtool problem you are right because 2 incidents with different Roms that both use flashtool to flash those roms.....
its pretty much self explenatory.
skojevac said:
if it's not too much of a trouble for you, go and flash .245 stock, than .257 stock kernel only. like you are trying to root it for the first time, complete rooting procedure, and than proceed on to installing CWM, but instead of connecting device in debugging mode to install CWM, try and see if you can put it in a fastboot. this was exactly the moment when i accidentally put mine SP in fastboot. of course, i'm not saying to go ahead and install anything if you score, but only to confirm if you can put your device into a fastboot mode since installing anything without CWM will likely soft brick your device.
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Interesting. Ok, I've read up on the process. So I use the various stock .ftf files and flashtool with the phone in flash mode? Bear in mind that kernel didn't allow fastboot when I used it with the stock .257 ROM the device came with. If I do it, I will nandroid backup first, of course, but I think I remember reading in one thread that someone managed to soft brick their XSP doing this very thing.
Bear in mind that kernel didn't allow fastboot when I used it with the stock .257 ROM the device came with. [/QUOTE said:
that's why you need to complete rooting procedure. root stock 1.257 kernel, than back to stock 2.245 with root preserved, and before you would install CWM try to put device in a fastboot mode, this assuming you still have a UB.
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have you tried to boot into android, open a root terminal and type
exec reboot bootloader
that should bring you straight into fastboot
SuicideFlasher said:
have you tried to boot into android, open a root terminal and type
exec reboot bootloader
that should bring you straight into fastboot
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All that happens is that the terminal session ends and closes (not FC) the terminal app. Using the same command via adb just does a standard reboot.
i just placed my in a fastboot mode, no problems whatsoever. do you have drivers for the device installed? you will find these in flashtool installation folder.
skojevac said:
i just placed my in a fastboot mode, no problems whatsoever. do you have drivers for the device installed? you will find these in flashtool installation folder.
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Yes. The fastboot_with_android_usb_file.rar package specified on DooMLoRD's bootloader unlocking/relocking appears to have been removed and there are no new links in that thread. So, I found and installed the drivers included with the flashtool. But it seems to be the device that is the problem. It is acting like a carrier locked model. I am rapidly starting to believe that this one has a locked bootloader.
gandalf_grey91 said:
Yes. The fastboot_with_android_usb_file.rar package specified on DooMLoRD's bootloader unlocking/relocking appears to have been removed and there are no new links in that thread. So, I found and installed the drivers included with the flashtool. But it seems to be the device that is the problem. It is acting like a carrier locked model. I am rapidly starting to believe that this one has a locked bootloader.
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I said before, it's new firmware (maybe RU) with a Windows Flashtool issue. Today i did flash kernel to my SP using Linux client.
Same issues
gandalf_grey91 said:
All that happens is that the terminal session ends and closes (not FC) the terminal app. Using the same command via adb just does a standard reboot.
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Hi, I have some similar issues. I've also been flashing some stuff and whenever I try to go to fastboot it just boots into CWM. Very annoying to say the least. The dark blue light goes on when i hold down volume up and for a short moment I see the fastboot driver installing on my computer. But before it completes it's already in CWM.
Not sure what to do from here on wards, maybe some advice on which kernel to flash? I am pretty sure the latest kernel I flashed is the .254 root kernel from doomlord.
Ps. I really would like to flash CM when it becomes available as nightly :angel:
Thanks in advance!
Fast boot mode for xperia ion hspa???
gandalf_grey91 said:
As I explained in the first post, I understand how to access fastboot mode (and flash mode). I got root and backed up the TA partition, the stock apps (from 1.257) and backed up the stock ROM. Then, after I wasn't able to get into fastboot, I have installed CWM for LB and flashed a custom ROM based on 2.245. I am able to enter flash mode but not fastboot. As I said before, the phone is SIM unlocked but is acting like it came from a carrier, with locked bootloader and fastboot disabled. How can Sony disable fastboot? I don't get it. Any one want to take a guess how long I will have to wait until some clever dev finds an exploit?
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I had already installed cm10.1 jb for my xperia ion.
Now i tried to install cm11 kitkat for my xperia ion.
Every thing is gone good.
But now got stuck up with a problem.
fast boot mode is active only for 5 seconds while connecting my xperia ion to System with flash tool.
help me to do the need ful.
Guide me to download compatible drivers and flash tool for fast booting process.
If you have UNLOCKABLE bootloader, then you dont have a FASTBOOT mode on your phone. Its just pure luck. some phones dont have it... kind of a sony crap... I also happen to be one of those LUCKY ppl. no unlock, so stuck with Stock kernel forever.
When you connect your phone to Flashtools in FLASHMODE...
See for a string BOOTLOADER: NOT_ROOTABLE.... it means you belong in the lucky group...
If it says rootable, then you're doing something wrong.
Pardon me if i read something incorrect. i skimmed through all the posts before posting.
Hello
I have Xperia z1 4.3 unlocked bootloader stock kernel rooted with cwm recovery, I wanted to relock it again to be able to get ota updates,so I used xperia flashtool by pressing the BLU button then relock button in flashmode.. after that the flashtool said that relock finished.. but now my phone is totally dead just vibrate without anything on screen, not even the sony logo and when I connect the charger a red led notification light keep blinking.. pls urgent help
Hani88 said:
Hello
I have Xperia z1 4.3 unlocked bootloader stock kernel rooted with cwm recovery, I wanted to relock it again to be able to get ota updates,so I used xperia flashtool by pressing the BLU button then relock button in flashmode.. after that the flashtool said that relock finished.. but now my phone is totally dead just vibrate without anything on screen, not even the sony logo and when I connect the charger a red led notification light keep blinking.. pls urgent help
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Did you put your TA backup back onto the phone before relocking?
Linux4ever85 said:
Did you put your TA backup back onto the phone before relocking?
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No I don't have TA backup .. I unlocked my bootloader without making TA backup
PC companion solution maybe !!
Now I'm trying to repair my phone by Sony PC companion, it's downloading the software update now.. hope that this is a good solution.. I can stop if not because it needs 2 hours and more to complete, because of my slow connection...
It should work fine after you use PC Companion.
It wont boot as your using a non Sony kernel (has recovery). If you flashed a stock, non modified kernel before you locked your boot loader it would be fine.
If for some reason PC Companion cant fix it, just unlock the bootloader again and flash a stock kernel thats not been modified and then relock your bootloader and it should work fine.
Seansmit17 said:
It should work fine after you use PC Companion.
It wont boot as your using a non Sony kernel (has recovery). If you flashed a stock, non modified kernel before you locked your boot loader it would be fine.
If for some reason PC Companion cant fix it, just unlock the bootloader again and flash a stock kernel thats not been modified and then relock your bootloader and it should work fine.
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thnx man I did that.. after updating the phone totally dead !! not even vibrate or led blinking while charging !! .. but after 5 mins I tried to run it again and it works perfectly
thnx for your time all
picked up a Z1 and went straight to rooting it.
rooted succesfully, installed the dualrecovery, and then attempted ot install VANIR only to realize that i did not unlock the bootloader.
so it will not turn on. holding power it vibrates every 2 seconds. plugged in it does teh same, but also blinks red.
i can get the computer to recognize it several different ways.
blue led- fastboot interface in device manager - not detected in adb devices
red/green/blank led - SOMC flash - no adb
PC companion is no go.
I have no idea where to go from here. I am currently downloading flashtool to see where that gets me, but I was hoping someone might have some direct and well known solution that i did not uncover in my searching..
Thanks
jewnersey said:
picked up a Z1 and went straight to rooting it.
rooted succesfully, installed the dualrecovery, and then attempted ot install VANIR only to realize that i did not unlock the bootloader.
so it will not turn on. holding power it vibrates every 2 seconds. plugged in it does teh same, but also blinks red.
i can get the computer to recognize it several different ways.
blue led- fastboot interface in device manager - not detected in adb devices
red/green/blank led - SOMC flash - no adb
PC companion is no go.
I have no idea where to go from here. I am currently downloading flashtool to see where that gets me, but I was hoping someone might have some direct and well known solution that i did not uncover in my searching..
Thanks
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you have to flash a new firmware from flashtool.this will solve your problem.you cant enter to recovery?
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Anonymuszymus said:
you have to flash a new firmware from flashtool.this will solve your problem.you cant enter to recovery?
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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He will not be able to enter recovery because dual recovery is system based which he cannot get to as its now trying to boot a custom kernel with a locked bootloader.
Also the recovery on a custom kernel is in the kernel, which also cannot boot. Hence a bootloop with no chance of recovery mode
The solution should be easy enough
Flash a stock FTF for your device using flashtool
gregbradley said:
He will not be able to enter recovery because dual recovery is system based which he cannot get to as its now trying to boot a custom kernel with a locked bootloader.
Also the recovery on a custom kernel is in the kernel, which also cannot boot. Hence a bootloop with no chance of recovery mode
The solution should be easy enough
Flash a stock FTF for your device using flashtool
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downloading flashtool now.
Will flashtool recognize the phone even though adb does not?
this for ftf?
http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/42-sony-xperia-z1-c6903
this for bootloader?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440597
jewnersey said:
downloading flashtool now.
Will flashtool recognize the phone even though adb does not?
this for ftf?
http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/42-sony-xperia-z1-c6903
this for bootloader?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440597
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Look in the general section for a sticky thread called FTF mega collection for the best FTF file for you.
Once you have flashed that then you should* root, then unlock the boot following the official sony instructions (http://bit.ly/1cebNlh).
once you have done that flash the boot.img of the rom you want to flash using fastboot them flash the update.zip in recovery
*The reason to root before unlocking the boot is to backup the DRM keys in your TA partition. If you do not do that you lose them forever.
Hi
Yesterday my phone dead? Reloop after sony logo, i cant go to recovery. (before i had Ressurection 5.0.2 rom)
Later i flashed boot.img for lollipop and phone booted with charger, but mt wifi don't worked and i tired to install another rom with cwm.
Later idk how my recovery changed to Cyanogenmod Recovery and i cant do anything
Now i flashed unrooted stock .tft and i still have loops.
When i try to flash boot.img i have problem with writing :
sending 'boot' (10182 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.337s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.339s
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I have warranty but idk do I have to give my phone to service.
What i have to do?
m1ko8 said:
Hi
Yesterday my phone dead? Reloop after sony logo, i cant go to recovery. (before i had Ressurection 5.0.2 rom)
Later i flashed boot.img for lollipop and phone booted with charger, but mt wifi don't worked and i tired to install another rom with cwm.
Later idk how my recovery changed to Cyanogenmod Recovery and i cant do anything
Now i flashed unrooted stock .tft and i still have loops.
When i try to flash boot.img i have problem with writing :
I have warranty but idk do I have to give my phone to service.
What i have to do?
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Well, sad to say, but you don't have the warranty anymore, as you have unlocked your bootloader, within erasing all your DRM keys (ironic, I know).
But if you have a TA-Partition backup, then you could just push in, (just be sure before pushing TA to flash stock .ftf with its kernel) and your DRM keys are back. Then you could proceed futher for warranty service.
Firstly, if you don't want go to warranty, try to flash Pabx Lollipo (it's stock lollipop). After that you could check if it has been fixed and flashing commands are properly working
LaurynasVP said:
Well, sad to say, but you don't have the warranty anymore, as you have unlocked your bootloader, within erasing all your DRM keys (ironic, I know).
But if you have a TA-Partition backup, then you could just push in, (just be sure before pushing TA to flash stock .ftf with its kernel) and your DRM keys are back. Then you could proceed futher for warranty service.
Firstly, if you don't want go to warranty, try to flash Pabx Lollipo (it's stock lollipop). After that you could check if it has been fixed and flashing commands are properly working
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DRM keys ? What is that?
I locked bootloader before and deleted all files accidentally
How to flash this file?<--- nvm
Can i flash userdata.img in flashtool? Idk why fastboot dont work in cmd .-.
Edit2: After flash Unrooted ftf PC Companion accepted my phone and now my phone is repairing, i will write later does it works.
Edit3: PC companion repair dont work too.
m1ko8 said:
DRM keys ? What is that?
I locked bootloader before and deleted all files accidentally
How to flash this file?<--- nvm
Can i flash userdata.img in flashtool? Idk why fastboot dont work in cmd .-.
Edit2: After flash Unrooted ftf PC Companion accepted my phone and now my phone is repairing, i will write later does it works.
Edit3: PC companion repair dont work too.
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DRM keys are stored in your TA-Partition, they're required for many functions to work: Clear audio, Camera functions, Official ROM and it's updates (If i'm right with this one) and other.
I recommend you to download android SDK, then go to it --> Platform tools --> SHIFT + RMB (right mouse button) --> Open Command Prompt Here.
After that, shut down your phone. Wait atleast 30 seconds. then by holding Vol +, plug it into PC. Blue LED should show up.
Then in CMD type this:
fastboot devices
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It should be returned some numbers and letters. If it doesn't show anything, then your windows maybe doesn't support fastboot or you don't have drivers to that (fastboot + adb drivers).
Make sure in this folders are fastboot.exe and adb.exe (the most importantly to us is fastboot.exe) and some other files as well.
If ir returns information correctly, then you can download any rom and extract it (I sugges you to use Pabx).
Extract everything from .ZIP/.RAR, you should see system.img, boot.img, userdata.img. Place them into platform-tools directory (where fastboot.exe and other files are).
Then simply write these commands in CMD:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
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If everything will go OK, then you can reboot your device:
fastboot reboot
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Then your phone should start normally, after that you can manually install CWM and other things either.
If it didn't work, just quote me regarding the problem, I'll try to help you
LaurynasVP said:
DRM keys are stored in your TA-Partition, they're required for many functions to work: Clear audio, Camera functions, Official ROM and it's updates (If i'm right with this one) and other.
I recommend you to download android SDK, then go to it --> Platform tools --> SHIFT + RMB (right mouse button) --> Open Command Prompt Here.
After that, shut down your phone. Wait atleast 30 seconds. then by holding Vol +, plug it into PC. Blue LED should show up.
Then in CMD type this:
It should be returned some numbers and letters. If it doesn't show anything, then your windows maybe doesn't support fastboot or you don't have drivers to that (fastboot + adb drivers).
Make sure in this folders are fastboot.exe and adb.exe (the most importantly to us is fastboot.exe) and some other files as well.
If ir returns information correctly, then you can download any rom and extract it (I sugges you to use Pabx).
Extract everything from .ZIP/.RAR, you should see system.img, boot.img, userdata.img. Place them into platform-tools directory (where fastboot.exe and other files are).
Then simply write these commands in CMD:
If everything will go OK, then you can reboot your device:
Then your phone should start normally, after that you can manually install CWM and other things either.
If it didn't work, just quote me regarding the problem, I'll try to help you
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Thanks, i know how to use fastboot but xperia dont charge. I will do everything what u said for a while and i leave edit.
btw. Thanks
Edit: Idk it's important but before it in android 5.0.2 Ressurection ROM sometimes it turn off without charger plugged , i think it was ROM fail
Edit1: Do you think it's better solution than SUS repair?
Edit2:After flash tired to turn on phone but red led blinked 3 times , then i connect phone to charger and red led blinks every 1-2 second. What i have to do?
@m1ko8
Don't be panic
download latest z fw .292 ftf then download flashtool and install it and goto C>flashtool>drivers install that file,then put downloaded ftf to firmware folder ,after run flastool and click thunder icon select flashmode select fw and wait prepairing then connect device when notify popup massage.then progress bar fill when it end disconnect cable and power on ur device
Isuru cs said:
@m1ko8
Don't be panic
download latest z fw .292 ftf then download flashtool and install it and goto C>flashtool>drivers install that file,then put downloaded ftf to firmware folder ,after run flastool and click thunder icon select flashmode select fw and wait prepairing then connect device when notify popup massage.then progress bar fill when it end disconnect cable and power on ur device
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When I try to install this drivers with checked fastboot and flashtool drivers "Installation failed" for both drivers.
After install FTF my phone still stuck on sony logo and restart , its important what firmware i install? (region?) I have from Play in Poland then i must install Firmware Play PL ? I installed Firmware UK and RU and EU . still i have bootloop.
I tired too repair with pc companion. hmm.. bad luck, today probably i will give my phone to service
m1ko8 said:
When I try to install this drivers with checked fastboot and flashtool drivers "Installation failed" for both drivers.
After install FTF my phone still stuck on sony logo and restart , its important what firmware i install? (region?) I have from Play in Poland then i must install Firmware Play PL ? I installed Firmware UK and RU and EU . still i have bootloop.
I tired too repair with pc companion. hmm.. bad luck, today probably i will give my phone to service
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I'm sorry to tell you, but you phone doesn't have warranty anymore and specilized Sony staff won't take it for fixing, as you have unlocked your bootloader, so you need take it to local repair service (Sony might fix it, but with some price of course).
Either way, you can try install drivers on other computer, if you have one, then try on it.
LaurynasVP said:
I'm sorry to tell you, but you phone doesn't have warranty anymore and specilized Sony staff won't take it for fixing, as you have unlocked your bootloader, so you need take it to local repair service (Sony might fix it, but with some price of course).
Either way, you can try install drivers on other computer, if you have one, then try on it.
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I locked bootloader before. Repair with PC companion. Bootloader is locked and when i unlocked it (have unlock code) after reconnect fastboot it was locked again. idk how I think they can't see it cause its power and software problem and service give me new phone . They can see i had unlocked bootloader ?
I think something inside phone overheated and i dont thinnk so does Polish service see it
m1ko8 said:
I locked bootloader before. They can see it?
I think something inside phone overheated and i dont thinnk so does Polish service see it
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Yeah, if your phone is psychical damage (overheated) and doesn't turn on, then they may change it for you to another one, but If they will bring the life back to it, they would be able to see if DRM keys are in their place, and even if you've re-locked your BL, it doesn't change the situation at all, because in the service menu they could check if DRM keys are not erased, if so - they will not fix it under the warranty
LaurynasVP said:
Yeah, if your phone is psychical damage (overheated) and doesn't turn on, then they may change it for you to another one, but If they will bring the life back to it, they would be able to see if DRM keys are in their place, and even if you've re-locked your BL, it doesn't change the situation at all, because in the service menu they could check if DRM keys are not erased, if so - they will not fix it under the warranty
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2 days ago my phone stay in my bed at night witch charger and he was very hot. Later i dont turn it on again.
Yesterday i connected my phone to charger and he dont charging. I can go to flashmode and fastboot .Installing system throught fastboot , pc companion repair dont worked. I think they are too lazy to check it.
I have no choice , money is no problem anyway i must repair it
Edit: Now wait ~2 weeks >.<
LaurynasVP said:
Yeah, if your phone is psychical damage (overheated) and doesn't turn on, then they may change it for you to another one, but If they will bring the life back to it, they would be able to see if DRM keys are in their place, and even if you've re-locked your BL, it doesn't change the situation at all, because in the service menu they could check if DRM keys are not erased, if so - they will not fix it under the warranty
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Some news
Service gave me new Xperia Z (under warranty ofc)
m1ko8 said:
Some news
Service gave me new Xperia Z (under warranty ofc)
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Cool! I'm happy for you!
And try to not harm your phone anymore, make care of it
LaurynasVP said:
Cool! I'm happy for you!
And try to not harm your phone anymore, make care of it
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They informed me about motherboard repair. But they gave me new phone
Now i have Android 5.1 and unlocked bootloader But i will take care of my phone .
But.. what ROM You recommend for nice look and smooth work ( You like lollipop? )
They gave you a new z with lollipop preinstalled? Or did you flash a custom rom?
shoey63 said:
They gave you a new z with lollipop preinstalled? Or did you flash a custom rom?
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Dont be funny OFC I flashed .
m1ko8 said:
They informed me about motherboard repair. But they gave me new phone
Now i have Android 5.1 and unlocked bootloader But i will take care of my phone .
But.. what ROM You recommend for nice look and smooth work ( You like lollipop? )
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@m1k8 I suggest you to use Validus ROM. Just now I'm waiting for 5.1 update @shoey63 - of course he has phone with an unlocked bootloader, even he said so, that means he just pre-installed it by himself
LaurynasVP said:
@m1k8 I suggest you to use Validus ROM. Just now I'm waiting for 5.1 update @shoey63 - of course he has phone with an unlocked bootloader, even he said so, that means he just pre-installed it by himself
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What version ? Validus-LP-v7.0-2015-03-09 or Validus-LP-v7.0-2015-03-11? ( New version not always is better)
m1ko8 said:
What version ? Validus-LP-v7.0-2015-03-09 or Validus-LP-v7.0-2015-03-11? ( New version not always is better)
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09-03 for now. I'm not sure which version was perfect working, as the newest 03-11 isn't working properly as it should to.
Now I'm waiting for the update to 5.1.. I do know that from 03-08 there will be lots of bugs : screen always on, even if you turn of it just will turn to grey color, that's all, ambient auto display doesn't work either and some other problems.
So, I suggest you to try only from 03-03 to 03-08
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09-03 for now. I'm not sure which version was perfect working, as the newest 03-11 isn't working properly as it should to.
Now I'm waiting for the update to 5.1.. I do know that from 03-08 there will be lots of bugs : screen always on, even if you turn of it just will turn to grey color, that's all, ambient auto display doesn't work either and some other problems.
So, I suggest you to try only from 03-03 to 03-08
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Understand
So , I decided to install ressurection ROM , and work perfect ( Validus rom is dark , i dont like dark themes and have some bugs , Ressurection is for me much better. )