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[Q] Flashtool doesn't recognize my Z

I know this sound like newbie and I start thinking I'm newbie right now.
Yesterday I have my Xperia Z (C6602) Region TH. flashed to DoCoMo and it was working perfectly except a little thing. It has a lot of bloatware so I managed to get root and uninstall a lot of them. Hour later OTA arrive so I install it and my phone stop the networking. 3G and Wi-Fi working really strange (I supposed to know this is Baseband problem not because I uninstall DoCoMo bloatware carelessly)
So I use Flashtool to flash DoCoMo (101.D.0.333) again and realized later that it was not my careless uninstall. It was OTA that kill my phone feature so I tried flash my region Firmware (10.1.A.1.434) to get the baseband back and flash DoCoMo fw without baseband again later.
And my problem starting from here. The phone not recognized on Flashtool (it say "Cannot identify your device") and it ask me to input what my model is (So I choose C660x) and it make my phone ready to flash once I put it to flashmode. But no, once I put it to flashmode flashtool itself couldn't recognize my phone is in the state ready to flashing so it keep saying my phone need to put in to flashmode by press Vol.down while plug the USB.
I have no idea how to fix this. I already tried uninstall-reinstall the USB driver. Try SO-02E driver (which is the same as Xperia Z) but it still not working.
And each time my phone reboot it keep asking me to choose the language and tell me to put the DoCoMo sim. Does this mean I need to put the sim first to make the phone pass the state on Unboxing?
All I need right now is to flash my region FW back first. (Or maybe find some way to make radio.zip from FTF). Should I root and put a recovery into my LOCKED bootloader and find some way to install radio?

First ask the Mod to move the thread to Q&A.
Are you using the latest flashtool beta6?
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gm007 said:
First ask the Mod to move the thread to Q&A.
Are you using the latest flashtool beta6?
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Oh just saw that I really put it in a wrong section. And yes, I'm using Beta6. It was working fine until I flash it again today (was working after OTA, but no, not working for now)

bankkung said:
Oh just saw that I really put it in a wrong section. And yes, I'm using Beta6. It was working fine until I flash it again today (was working after OTA, but no, not working for now)
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Try with an older flashtool.
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gm007 said:
Try with an older flashtool.
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have no idea why but it really work! Wanna give you a hug for help

Can you provide me old version of flashtool?

chesterr said:
Can you provide me old version of flashtool?
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http://goo.im/devs/jerdog/sony
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gm007 said:
http://goo.im/devs/jerdog/sony
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Man You're fast, Thanks bro

SP noob, need some guidance

I bought a Xperia SP today, awesome phone, love it. now i need to root it. i heard it needs to unlock bootloader first to room and if i did that im going to loose bravia engine and track id. so i need to find a trouble free way to root it.

STALKER_88 said:
I bought a Xperia SP today, awesome phone, love it. now i need to root it. i heard it needs to unlock bootloader first to room and if i did that im going to loose bravia engine and track id. so i need to find a trouble free way to root it.
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Does this will do?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329208

Yes that will root your phone without losing be2 or DRM keys.
You don't need to unlock your bootloader
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zolaisugly said:
Yes that will root your phone without losing be2 or DRM keys.
You don't need to unlock your bootloader
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Thanks, i will try :good:

one other question. if i root wont i be able to install official updates again?

STALKER_88 said:
one other question. if i root wont i be able to install official updates again?
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u will het official updates no prob. i believe only installing a custom kernel would stop u getting official updates. sumone please correct me if i'm wrong.

dhiman33 said:
u will het official updates no prob. i believe only installing a custom kernel would stop u getting official updates. sumone please correct me if i'm wrong.
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This is my understanding too. Bear in mind that as soon as official updates are released a developer here will make it available on xda. This means you often get updates before you would normally (because they are rolled out at different times depending on carrier and region).
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Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated

One more question. how do i install CWM? do i have to unlock bootloader to do that?

STALKER_88 said:
One more question. how do i install CWM? do i have to unlock bootloader to do that?
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no need to unlock the bootloader in order to install CWM. follow this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920

sarkissmae said:
no need to unlock the bootloader in order to install CWM. follow this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920
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Thanks :good:
also i saw lots of mods need deodexed rom, can i deodex my stock rom or do i have to flash another?

Once you install CWM, you can deodex your stock firmware without any problem :good:
No need to flash another ROM to do that.

dakshinasd said:
Once you install CWM, you can deodex your stock firmware without any problem :good:
No need to flash another ROM to do that.
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Ive installed cwm, but i couldnt find the option to deodex the rom

never mind, found it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2336453

i saw that deodexing will slow the rom. is that true?

STALKER_88 said:
i saw that deodexing will slow the rom. is that true?
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no. it doesn't affect the phone's performance at all.

sarkissmae said:
no. it doesn't affect the phone's performance at all.
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In this link (6th comment). it says
alivanov79 said:
Odexed roms work faster than deodexed. If you don't plan to modify your rom don't deodex it. Though there are many mods for odexed roms too.
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The SP is pretty powerful I think it won't make day to day difference.
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I'm on 257 firmware.
How can I update to 284?

dghostpt said:
I'm on 257 firmware.
How can I update to 284?
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The update is only for c5302 Sp models.... If you update your c5303 modern with .284 you will lose 4g connectivity but not much else.
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Xperia SP 12.0.a.1.259 how to go back?

Hello,
i've this version. I live in italy and the phone is TIM brand. i'd like to flash original firmware with no brand because of some fw issue. I don't understand how to do. I checked in appropiate section in this forum :\

259? Do u checked it in about phone? Its not right firmware version..
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Prm593 said:
259? Do u checked it in about phone? Its not right firmware version..
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Yes is .259, because of its brand i think

gattobau said:
Yes is .259, because of its brand i think
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post about phone screenshot and software info screenshot...

gattobau said:
Yes is .259, because of its brand i think
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u can flash .245 from your area with flashtool

This is the photo,
where i can find the .245 of euro IT? i looked into sick tread but i don't found it :\
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fcpcp5keoza16m8/1378151446678.jpg

gattobau said:
This is the photo,
where i can find the .245 of euro IT? i looked into sick tread but i don't found it :\
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fcpcp5keoza16m8/1378151446678.jpg
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bro you can flash .245 for c5303 regarding area doesn't matter you can flash from any area you can flash russian ftf
link--https://disk.yandex.com/public/?hash=0ISuhmChUt0guFb%2B/GumISBn3IhzlZjK1vJXO2FF9bM%3D&locale=ru

Prm593 said:
bro you can flash .245 for c5303 regarding area doesn't matter you can flash from any area you can flash russian ftf
link--https://disk.yandex.com/public/?hash=0ISuhmChUt0guFb%2B/GumISBn3IhzlZjK1vJXO2FF9bM%3D&locale=ru
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ok but i need Italian language :\, is it in russian ftf?
Thanks

gattobau said:
ok but i need Italian language :\, is it in russian ftf?
Thanks
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You can use this Firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44694211&postcount=28
It also includes Italian and most or even all other European languages

Thank You!
i have Just to flash it with flashtool?

gattobau said:
Thank You!
i have Just to flash it with flashtool?
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Yes. Just make sure that you are using the most recent version of Flashtool.

DiLeon said:
Yes. Just make sure that you are using the most recent version of Flashtool.
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mmmm i downloaded flashtool but on te original site it say that SP is not supported..
i downloaded the rom, and pc companion tu install usb driver.
if flashtool see the phone, i have only to flash the ROM you linked me? i'm not ROOTED and not UNLOCKED
edit, the phone don enter in fastboot, i press volume up with usb but flash tool don't see the phone. installed pc companion, no changes.

gattobau said:
mmmm i downloaded flashtool but on te original site it say that SP is not supported..
i downloaded the rom, and pc companion tu install usb driver.
if flashtool see the phone, i have only to flash the ROM you linked me? i'm not ROOTED and not UNLOCKED
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Yes, it will work. No root or unlocked bootloader needed

DiLeon said:
Yes, it will work. No root or unlocked bootloader needed
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i cant connnect it to pc..

gattobau said:
i cant connnect it to pc..
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You need to install the needed drivers for flashmode. Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354704

DiLeon said:
You need to install the needed drivers for flashmode. Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354704
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already searched for them but i havent found them :\

gattobau said:
already searched for them but i havent found them :\
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45174370&postcount=8

gattobau said:
Hello,
i've this version. I live in italy and the phone is TIM brand. i'd like to flash original firmware with no brand because of some fw issue. I don't understand how to do. I checked in appropiate section in this forum :\
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hi, can you upload the original tim firmware (ftf) ?
Thank you

To enter flash mode it is press and hold vol down then connect to PC.
A little hint after installing drivers etc, click the lightning button select flashmode,choose file,then wait.... Flashtools will then show you a PIC of when to connect phone in flash mode
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xperia z1 demo mode app

hi,
i bought xperia z1 on ebay it was a demo phone and retail demo app video doesnt stop running, i factory reset and updates stil the same , can someone help me im stuck with it the seller doesnt reply back anymore.

Maybe flash generic firmware with flashtool?
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xperia z1
gm007 said:
Maybe flash generic firmware with flashtool?
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please can you explain what is flashtool any link so i can learn how to use it , im a new android user .

Read here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
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xperia z1
ramezsleeman said:
please can you explain what is flashtool any link so i can learn how to use it , im a new android user .
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ok i google it and downloading it , is it possible to flash the latest firmware 14.1.G.1.534.

ramezsleeman said:
ok i google it and downloading it , is it possible to flash the latest firmware 14.1.G.1.534.
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Sure from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452814
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gm007 said:
Sure from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452814
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Does flashing firmwares void warranty? Also does it have any effect on lets say the emic or flash storage on the phone? And lastly, isn't that 14.1.G.534 a prototype/journalist firmware?

Sean473 said:
Does flashing firmwares void warranty? Also does it have any effect on lets say the emic or flash storage on the phone? And lastly, isn't that 14.1.G.534 a prototype/journalist firmware?
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You wont lose warranty by flashing firmwares,and no it wont affect the storage soon.
I don't know if .543 is for prototype,i don't have the phone yet.
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ramezsleeman said:
ok i google it and downloading it , is it possible to flash the latest firmware 14.1.G.1.534.
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hi,
i have flashtool and the firmware to flash but i still need the file device for flashtool , any idea were i can find it ? thanks

Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45950925&postcount=79
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hi,
Try to press *#*#73556673#*#*
to stop it. Hope will help you.

Don't demo units have no cellular connectivity?

auto run killer
Down load autorun blockrr use non rooted basic mode click retail demo uninstall it with click and hold and when it fails wipe administrarors permissions. Worked for me

ativs8 said:
Down load autorun blockrr use non rooted basic mode click retail demo uninstall it with click and hold and when it fails wipe administrarors permissions. Worked for me
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I know it's been a while you posted this, can you detail a bit more how to try this out ? Thank you.

[Q] Xperia Z1 help with unroot, relock bootloader and restore to factory settings

Hey,
I've got a Sony Xperia z1 which I will be selling now and I need to get it to factory settings. Im currently running CM11 and am rooted, unlocked bootloader and have a custom recovery. Are there any guides that will get me back to stock firmware and is it possible to get it back so that no one knows it was ever rooted ?? When I unlocked the bootloader I backed up my TA partition.
Thnx

Afterlife737 said:
Hey,
I've got a Sony Xperia z1 which I will be selling now and I need to get it to factory settings. Im currently running CM11 and am rooted, unlocked bootloader and have a custom recovery. Are there any guides that will get me back to stock firmware and is it possible to get it back so that no one knows it was ever rooted ?? When I unlocked the bootloader I backed up my TA partition.
Thnx
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you can flash the latest official firmware via flashtool(root,recovery gone) than you relock your bootloader and use the TA partition.
good luck

Anonymuszymus said:
you can flash the latest official firmware via flashtool(root,recovery gone) than you relock your bootloader and use the TA partition.
good luck
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Do I need any luck ? Are there any step by step guides and where do I get the latest official firmware ??

Afterlife737 said:
Do I need any luck ? Are there any step by step guides and where do I get the latest official firmware ??
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Look in the general section. There is a MEGA COLLECTION thread of FTFs there....

gregbradley said:
Look in the general section. There is a MEGA COLLECTION thread of FTFs there....
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Are there any guides for the whole process you know of ?

you have 2 guides .you put it together and you have the guide for the whole process...not enough?
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Anonymuszymus said:
you have 2 guides .you put it together and you have the guide for the whole process...not enough?
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Calm down please. English isnt my first language, I misread your answers srry

Afterlife737 said:
Calm down please. English isnt my first language, I misread your answers srry
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everything is alright
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Anonymuszymus said:
everything is alright
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Sorry to bother again but Im a bit of a noob :/ In which order do I proceed then ?? Does flashing the FTF via flashtoolget rid of the custom recovery and root the device ? Then I have to relock the bootloader via flashtool too and then restore the TA partition ???

Flash the FTF, root using newroot, restore your TA, flash the FTF again.
Done
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gregbradley said:
Flash the FTF, root using newroot, restore your TA, flash the FTF again.
Done
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Ohhh and this will regain my warranty correct ??

Well, warranty fraud is not condoned on XDA. I have told you how to relock your bootloader and return your phone to a stock state.
If unlocking your bootloader voided your warranty then its voided no matter what you do after that,

gregbradley said:
Well, warranty fraud is not condoned on XDA. I have told you how to relock your bootloader and return your phone to a stock state.
If unlocking your bootloader voided your warranty then its voided no matter what you do after that,
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Erhmmm sorry I might be a bit lost ( English isnt my first language...) but I think I get what u are saying... So pls one last question - Is a locked bootloader and stock state any different then when I first got the phone ?

You got your phone with a locked bootloader and stock means it is the firmware that comes from Sony, so yes...
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gregbradley said:
Flash the FTF, root using newroot, restore your TA, flash the FTF again.
Done
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dats it ! All done, thanks so much ! :victory::angel: