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[solved] Sorry for my English first, I have been reading thousand thread but with no luck.
My xperia Z is
- locked bootloader
- no root
- didn't install driver properly (I guess)
I was trying to unlock bootloader, but the driver wasn't installed properly somehow as using flashtool even I followed step by step to install. Then, it got stuck for an hour at "Device connected in flash mode". I had to reset the device (power with - volume) with no choice. Now I keep rebooting at the colorful wave after Song logo.
I know flashtool is the only choice for me now, but i can't go in fastboot mode(- volume then plug in usb) because of the bad ADB driver probably. LED is no light (no blue, red, green) at all.
Also, ADB driver that i need to install now, but boot loop on my device is so swift that ADB driver doesn't have enough time to install to my device.
I am stuck at this stage for a few days. Any idea what I should do now???
PS: using latest flashtool
chungjimmybb said:
Sorry for my English first, I have been reading thousand thread but with no luck.
My xperia Z is
- locked bootloader
- no root
- didn't install driver properly (I guess)
I was trying to unlock bootloader, but the driver wasn't installed properly somehow as using flashtool even I followed step by step to install. Then, it got stuck for an hour at "Device connected in flash mode". I had to reset the device (power with + volume) with no choice. Now I keep rebooting at the colorful wave after Song logo.
I know flashtool is the only choice for me now, but i can't go in fastboot mode(+ volume then plug in usb) because of the bad ADB driver probably. LED is no light (no blue, red, green) at all.
Also, ADB driver that i need to install now, but boot loop on my device is so swift that ADB driver doesn't have enough time to install to my device.
I am stuck at this stage for a few days. Any idea what I should do now???
PS: using latest flashtool
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Since you have a locked BL, Flashtool isn't your only solution...
Install the correct drivers if you haven't already, after that use Sony's updating service to restore your phone.
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
Dsteppa said:
Since you have a locked BL, Flashtool isn't your only solution...
Install the correct drivers if you haven't already, after that use Sony's updating service to restore your phone.
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
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I just tried sony's updaing service in which fastboot mode was needed.
Since i install the bad ADB driver, how can i install the driver at this stage? should I install from flashtool?
I did uninstalled the driver and install back again from flashtool. Fastboot mode doesn't seem to response at all means. I actually followed the step by step guide from flashtool thread, but i don't think i install the driver properly somehow.
Flash mode is volume down + connect the usb.
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gm007 said:
Flash mode is volume down + connect the usb.
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sorry i wrote it wrong, i did volume - then plug usb
Volume up + power for 15 seconds to shutdown your phone(3 vibrations).
Repair with Sony update service and don't forget volume down.
Or try another pc.
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gm007 said:
Volume up + power for 15 seconds to shutdown your phone(3 vibrations).
Repair with Sony update service and don't forget volume down.
Or try another pc.
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thanks for your reply again. Since i don't have another pc, any other means that I can get to the fastboot mode? (I can't install driver to my device properly because of bootloop perhaps)
chungjimmybb said:
thanks for your reply again. Since i don't have another pc, any other means that I can get to the fastboot mode? (I can't install driver to my device properly because of bootloop perhaps)
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Uhm, the drivers are installed on your PC, it should work on your phone no matter what.
Of course, you need to have installed the correct drivers and in the correct way. Try to reinstall the drivers (Sony Updating service will give you a link if I'm correct, use that one).
After that use another usb port and try it again.
Dsteppa said:
Uhm, the drivers are installed on your PC, it should work on your phone no matter what.
Of course, you need to have installed the correct drivers and in the correct way. Try to reinstall the drivers (Sony Updating service will give you a link if I'm correct, use that one).
After that use another usb port and try it again.
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Thanks for your reply.
prove me wrong if i say thing wrong. the ADB driver are installed on PC only and will not install on device? if so, no matter what my device status is, it should be able to connect to fastboot mode as long as it has enough battery?
Also, i just checked Sony Updating service that doesn't provide the driver and function like fasttool. Could you kindly send me the link of this driver so as to not screwing this up again?
You don't need fastboot drivers to use sony update service.
Anyway sus should install the drivers for you when you connect the phone by holding volume down.
You should download sus software not using the web update.
When you connect the phone go to device manager on your pc and check if all the drivers are ok and no yellow signs.
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gm007 said:
You don't need fastboot drivers to use sony update service.
Anyway sus should install the drivers for you when you connect the phone by holding volume down.
You should download sus software not using the web update.
When you connect the phone go to device manager on your pc and check if all the drivers are ok and no yellow signs.
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Thanks for your support. I used SUS to install the rom again, but somehow takes - volume + power instead of - volume +plug in usb in fastboot mode. Now, it is back to factory stock rom.
ive the same problem
chungjimmybb said:
Thanks for your support. I used SUS to install the rom again, but somehow takes - volume + power instead of - volume +plug in usb in fastboot mode. Now, it is back to factory stock rom.
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ive installed update soft. i turn down the volume button and connect the usb then blue light works. upadte soft got my phone. but when conneting it says i cannot update this softwere cause am cotaining modified firmwere.
Now any one can solve this issue!!???
or any other way to to turn on my phone!!??
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chungjimmybb said:
thanks for your support. I used sus to install the rom again, but somehow takes - volume + power instead of - volume +plug in usb in fastboot mode. Now, it is back to factory stock rom.
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bro now can u tell me what was ur final procidure? Please bro
saifkhantt said:
ive installed update soft. i turn down the volume button and connect the usb then blue light works. upadte soft got my phone. but when conneting it says i cannot update this softwere cause am cotaining modified firmwere.
Now any one can solve this issue!!???
or any other way to to turn on my phone!!??
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bro now can u tell me what was ur final procidure? Please bro
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did you root or unlock bootloader? if so, SUS is not the procedure that you are looking for.
chungjimmybb said:
did you root or unlock bootloader? if so, SUS is not the procedure that you are looking for.
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SUS doesn't work on unlocked bootloader.
I am a total newbie to android (Xperia Z being my first android phone). I can see that there is an update avaiable New firmware (10.1.1.A.1.253) for XperiaZ in PC companion. But I am struggling to get past the "Checking your Phone/tablet" stage on the PC companion app.
It says that:
1. Turn off the phone. Take out the USB cable from computer and phone.
2. Wait for 5 minutes
3. Plugin the USB cable in the computer.
4. Press and hold down the Volume Down button while plugging the USB connector in the phone.
I tried it 6-7 times but after Stage 4 nothing happens and after 5 minutes approx I get to back to same instructions. Do I need to do something with the PC companion on my machine?
I am using PC companion on Windows vista. I am stuck and frustated thinking of my Old Apple days :crying:
at the step 4. what did you do? you have to remember, your phone must be switched off and UNPLUGGED from PC... and then plug in, plus nearly simultaniously press Volume down button (long press, until it says release the button).
I didn't know the part where you have press the button continously untill PC companion tell you to release the button. Thanks I will try that today.
hmm u dont need to turn it off its turning it self off just always click next thats what i did
You need to hold the vol-down button and then plug in the usb cable.
android_nwbee said:
I am a total newbie to android (Xperia Z being my first android phone). I can see that there is an update avaiable New firmware (10.1.1.A.1.253) for XperiaZ in PC companion. But I am struggling to get past the "Checking your Phone/tablet" stage on the PC companion app.
It says that:
1. Turn off the phone. Take out the USB cable from computer and phone.
2. Wait for 5 minutes
3. Plugin the USB cable in the computer.
4. Press and hold down the Volume Down button while plugging the USB connector in the phone.
I tried it 6-7 times but after Stage 4 nothing happens and after 5 minutes approx I get to back to same instructions. Do I need to do something with the PC companion on my machine?
I am using PC companion on Windows vista. I am stuck and frustated thinking of my Old Apple days :crying:
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And i don't think that u used PC Companion of Sony
u used SUS tool
update processes by pc companion are in these ways;
1. connect ur phone to pc companion it will find new firmware and update it automatically and then it turns ur phone off after update then u should turn it on > u have new firmware, thatsit
Hi Guys,
I have recently bought a Xperia SP C5302 and am running the 12.0.a.1.211 firmware.
My problem is that recently Sony PC Companion informed me that there is a new
firmware version out 12.0.a.1.284 and suggested I update. My PC proceeded to download the update
and it asked me to switch off the phone and while pressing the volume down button,
plug in the USB cable. I did exactly that and no response. I tried everything again and still nothing.
I have gone to the official Sony site and checked and they claim that its the Volume Up button,
here is the link..........
unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/fastboot-buttons ( I am not allowed links)
I may have gotten confused with the Fastboot and the Flash tool but however I have flashed a xperia phone before.
I flashed my old Neo V from gingerbread to ICS with no problems.
So my question is this: How do I install this update if my phone wont go to the Flash tool utility or whatever its called?
The volume up and down buttons do not work and I have tried to install Sony's other programs such as Update Service and
Update Engine.........all to no avail.
Some suggestions regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Can't really help with prob but can help to clarify the button pushing.
Button up=fast boot
Button down= flash mode
You can always use flash tools which you can Google for.
Then download any of the .257 or .284 builds put the file inside flash tools folder and then install this to phone while connected to PC in flash mode.
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Thanks but what is the difference between the Fastboot and the Flash Mode?
Your suggestion is good except I cant enter either mode at all. I push the buttons and nothing happens.
I use the same program and the same PC but my girlfriends Xperia L handset and it jumps to both modes
fine. When I push the down button on her phone I see immediately on my PC that it has found new hardware
(SEMC Flash device) and when I push the volume up button I see the Blue LED notification light, which from my
research indicated that it has entered Fastboot mode.
zolaisugly said:
Can't really help with prob but can help to clarify the button pushing.
Button up=fast boot
Button down= flash mode
You can always use flash tools which you can Google for.
Then download any of the .257 or .281 builds put the file inside flash tools folder and then install this to phone while connected to PC in flash mode.
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james0908 said:
Thanks but what is the difference between the Fastboot and the Flash Mode?
Your suggestion is good except I cant enter either mode at all. I push the buttons and nothing happens.
I use the same program and the same PC but my girlfriends Xperia L handset and it jumps to both modes
fine. When I push the down button on her phone I see immediately on my PC that it has found new hardware
(SEMC Flash device) and when I push the volume up button I see the Blue LED notification light, which from my
research indicated that it has entered Fastboot mode.
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Check to see that you have installed the drivers correctly for your phone, if you have the old flashtool then download and upgrade to the latest one and install all the drivers included with it, might work after that.
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james0908 said:
Thanks but what is the difference between the Fastboot and the Flash Mode?
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The difference between them is one is used for flashing stock roms to your phone this flash mode y pressing button down and keeping down while connecting cable to PC.
Fastboot mode is only available if your bootloader is unlocked this is used for sending kernels to your phone again this fine while holding the button up keeping pressed up while connecting Cale to PC.
As suggested forget using PCC or sus but use flash tools instead.
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I have never played around with the Bootloader before nor with Custom Roms so I am unsure
to which flash tool you are referring to. is it the one found at the Sony Developers Website?
The one that has the Emma file or whatever embedded?
Also my PC which is running Win 7 Pro installs the drivers automatically for me and as long
as they are successfully installed I am also unsure as to how to make sure that they are the
right ones.
Assuming that I do use Flash tools, where do I get the patch build file or whatever to update the software?
Will this void the warranty?
Many Thanks!
Flashtools is a third party tool that was created by xda devs. It is really easy to use and set up.
It works in same way as Sony update service or PC companion but you are not restricted by what software you can install.
Follow this link to download on PC http://androxyde.github.io/
Install on PC, connect phone to PC while switched on It may prompt you to install drivers.
On this forum most Sony users use this rather than Sony's software.
You can find links to the .257 and .284 builds these are in a file format that flashtools use so no need to extract or rename.
Once installed open flashtools folder and you will see other folders this is where you put any of the roms stock, custom , kernels etc
The only way you will lose warranty is by opening bootloader using flashtools to install software will not lose warranty.
When you are ready to use flashtools power down device and hold volume button down for flash or vol up for fast boot then connect came to PC....
As regards drivers on PC not working I am sure what to say it why you can't buy flashtools does come with drivers for Sp so would say download, install then try connecting phone.
If this don't work I can't help anymore sorry.
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Thanks man. I see you also have a SP. Did you install the 284 firmware? Does it increase camera quality? Thanks again for your help!
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james0908 said:
Thanks man. I see you also have a SP. Did you install the 284 firmware? Does it increase camera quality? Thanks again for your help!
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Still on. 257 as I an waiting to see if root is possible without bootloader unlock.
The camera issue is not that big a deal for me as I use digi cam.
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Flash .284 and you can root with locked bootloader
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Can confirm rooting works with. 284 with locked boot loader
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Tried everything above but phone still refuses to enter flash mode. Even after installing flash tools and flash mode drivers. Has anyone else encountered this before? A phone that doesn't enter flash mode? Starting to think it's manufacturers defect. I plug in the phone while holding volume down key and no response at all. Volume up same result. Any other suggestions?
Thanks!
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james0908 said:
Tried everything above but phone still refuses to enter flash mode. Even after installing flash tools and flash mode drivers. Has anyone else encountered this before? A phone that doesn't enter flash mode? Starting to think it's manufacturers defect. I plug in the phone while holding volume down key and no response at all. Volume up same result. Any other suggestions?
Thanks!
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Hold The power and volume button up or down Together Don't plug it to the. Then check if bottom led lights blink or not. It should Blink with a specific color depending on which button u hold volume up or down and let me know asap.
james0908 said:
Hi Guys,
I have recently bought a Xperia SP C5302 and am running the 12.0.a.1.211 firmware.
My problem is that recently Sony PC Companion informed me that there is a new
firmware version out 12.0.a.1.284 and suggested I update. My PC proceeded to download the update
and it asked me to switch off the phone and while pressing the volume down button,
plug in the USB cable. I did exactly that and no response. I tried everything again and still nothing.
I have gone to the official Sony site and checked and they claim that its the Volume Up button,
here is the link..........
unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/fastboot-buttons ( I am not allowed links)
I may have gotten confused with the Fastboot and the Flash tool but however I have flashed a xperia phone before.
I flashed my old Neo V from gingerbread to ICS with no problems.
So my question is this: How do I install this update if my phone wont go to the Flash tool utility or whatever its called?
The volume up and down buttons do not work and I have tried to install Sony's other programs such as Update Service and
Update Engine.........all to no avail.
Some suggestions regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Updating using Sony Pc companion doesn't ask for pushing buttons. It's all automated...
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You are wrong about that. It asks you at some point to unplug your phone switch it off and enter flash mode.
Anyways sent my phone back to Sony and they replaced the board. They don't seem to know what's wrong either. They couldn't get it to enter flash mode either.
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anyone can help my with my Xperia SP. When i tried to instal any firmeware with Flashtools at system copy block dont copy in SUS i cant find my device Xperia SP. when i tried to repair with PC companion tel me cannot instal sloftware on that system or something like that. Plzz help me i have bootloader unlock .
Did you find any solution ???
lionboy12 said:
anyone can help my with my Xperia SP. When i tried to instal any firmeware with Flashtools at system copy block dont copy in SUS i cant find my device Xperia SP. when i tried to repair with PC companion tel me cannot instal sloftware on that system or something like that. Plzz help me i have bootloader unlock .
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I am facing same problem. may i know is your xperia SP run again properly ? How ?
mrhossen said:
I am facing same problem. may i know is your xperia SP run again properly ? How ?
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I know this is a late reply but as I said before in a previous post, I sent the phone to a Sony Repair Center and they ended
up replacing the motherboard for me as something was wrong with it. If nothing you do seems to work then it might just
be a hardware problem and needs to be checked out.
I have sold my SP and bought a Galaxy S3 and had the same issue trying to install custom ROM. Couldnt flash anything at all and
problem was hardware related as well. eMMC chip was faulty and had to replace the eMMC chip and the motherboard.
Good Luck with yours! Hope it was fixed!
I am in an awkward situation.
xperia z, 4.2.2 244 rooted stock rom, bootloader locked, usb debug mode off, recovery not installed.
I accidentally corrupted build.prop and the phone bricked.
I cannot use flashtool to flash the stock rom back because usb debug mode is off.
I cannot use Sony update service Pro to force update because it said that "your phone already has the latest available software installed".
I cannot use PC Companion to repair because the software said that "Sony update engine doesn't have software available for your phone".
Please help.
wmiswm said:
I am in an awkward situation.
xperia z, 4.2.2 244 rooted stock rom, bootloader locked, usb debug mode off, recovery not installed.
I accidentally disrupted build.prop and the phone bricked.
I cannot use flashtool to flash the stock rom back because usb debug mode is off.
I cannot use Sony update service Pro to force update because it said that "your phone already has the latest available software installed".
I cannot use PC Companion to repair because the software said that "Sony update engine doesn't have software available for your phone".
Please help.
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Use PC companion but try use repair phone not update. Wait till all phone model showing up than choose your model phone. btw, your phone must off.
than follow instruction there... wil take 1～2 hour for repair.
Hope you can solve your problem. ill take screen shoot when im home later than post here..
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YudiA1 said:
Use PC companion but try use repair phone not update. Wait till all phone model showing up than choose your model phone. btw, your phone must off.
than follow instruction there... wil take 1～2 hour for repair.
Hope you can solve your problem. ill take screen shoot when im home later than post here..
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Thank you very much for your reply. But I am already using the PC Companion repair option, and the response is as stated above.
flashtool is all what you need,read the instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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wmiswm said:
I cannot use flashtool to flash the stock rom back because usb debug mode is off
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You can use Flashtool to flash stock rom, doesn't matter if usb debug mode is on or off (only needed to install recovery or to root)
Download stock rom, install flashtool + drivers and follow screen instructions.. Good Luck! :good:
J have the same problem, yesterday j installed cyanogenmod, now xperia Z was on SONY logo and j can't flash original firmware on flashtool, j can only flash original kernel, but is still on sony logo
SUS says that hasn't new firmware for my phone.
What can j do ????
Thanks in advance
gm007 said:
flashtool is all what you need,read the instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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many thanks, done.
shysparrow said:
You can use Flashtool to flash stock rom, doesn't matter if usb debug mode is on or off (only needed to install recovery or to root)
Download stock rom, install flashtool + drivers and follow screen instructions.. Good Luck! :good:
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yes, you are right. Yesterday I check everything on the right panel and it does not work. Today I leave all option unchecked and flash properly. Many thanks anyway.
maxam73 said:
J have the same problem, yesterday j installed cyanogenmod, now xperia Z was on SONY logo and j can't flash original firmware on flashtool, j can only flash original kernel, but is still on sony logo
SUS says that hasn't new firmware for my phone.
What can j do ????
Thanks in advance
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Just follow the flashtool instruction and re-flash the stock rom first, everything will return to unroot stated. Reroot then and try again.
wmiswm said:
Just follow the flashtool instruction and re-flash the stock rom first, everything will return to unroot stated. Reroot then and try again.
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Maybe j have other kind of problem, j tried with flashtool but it doesn't start flashing when in flashmode, after a minute phone boots itself continuosly on sony logo.
j tried several times with different PC and different ftf file.
j hope to solve this problem, but how...
maxam73 said:
Maybe j have other kind of problem, j tried with flashtool but it doesn't start flashing when in flashmode, after a minute phone boots itself continuosly on sony logo.
j tried several times with different PC and different ftf file.
j hope to solve this problem, but how...
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Try this way bro.. Done in many Xperia here..
Solving Bootloop phone/Flash Tool can't Detect your phone.
Your Phone Must Off!! and not connected !!
1. Open Pc Companion
2. Click update on Red ellipse (in Picture 1)
3. Start on Phone/tablet Update (in Picture 2)
4. Click Repair on Next Screen
5. in Next Screen, Read that warning Click Continue if you OK
6. Next Step click on Red Circle than Next...
7. Wait initializing Software (10~30 mnt) or depend your ISP speed
8. After initializin9 All Xperia Phone List Will Show Up.
Choose What Xperia Phone Will you repair ( I choose XZ) than Next..
9. Follow instruction On picture.
( Connect USB on your Phone while Press Vol down )
10. if not Start.. Unplug usb and try plug again ==> same no 9)
11. After start.. Waiting 1~2 Hours till done.
(Read Warning There )
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YudiA1 said:
Try this way bro.. Done in many Xperia here..
Solving Bootloop phone/Flash Tool can't Detect your phone.
Your Phone Must Off!! and not connected !!
1. Open Pc Companion
2. Click update on Red ellipse (in Picture 1)
3. Start on Phone/tablet Update (in Picture 2)
4. Click Repair on Next Screen
5. in Next Screen, Read that warning Click Continue if you OK
6. Next Step click on Red Circle than Next...
7. Wait initializing Software (10~30 mnt) or depend your ISP speed
8. After initializin9 All Xperia Phone List Will Show Up.
Choose What Xperia Phone Will you repair ( I choose XZ) than Next..
9. Follow instruction On picture.
( Connect USB on your Phone while Press Vol down )
10. if not Start.. Unplug usb and try plug again ==> same no 9)
11. After start.. Waiting 1~2 Hours till done.
(Read Warning There )
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Solved...j know that phones must be off, the problem was flashtool, j used other version (beta 4) on other pc running xp instead of win7 and all goes good.
Thanks to all for helping me
Doesnt work.
I cant use flashtool, period.
Are there anyother methods?
theVenerable said:
Doesnt work.
I cant use flashtool, period.
Are there anyother methods?
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The above didn't work for me because I received error based on my type of phone.
This guide however did help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
I had to reboot windows to a settings to enable unsigned drivers. Installed Flashtool and it's drivers,
First unlocked the bootloader(BLU button, got the IMEI, used the sony form (http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions))
Then I downloaded the stock sony xperia z ftf image, placed it in Flashtool's firmware folder, then flashed it (flash device > flash mode).
Now my phone's working again.
HTH,
George
brick,unbrick,xperia z problem,flashtool
My OS phone in recovery mode (root) got deleted And when I turn on phone stuck on Sony logo And when it is connected to the computer showing error your USB not recognized and Flash mode for use Flashtool doesn't work and the same error shows what should i do?
shayanster said:
My OS phone in recovery mode (root) got deleted And when I turn on phone stuck on Sony logo And when it is connected to the computer showing error your USB not recognized and Flash mode for use Flashtool doesn't work and the same error shows what should i do?
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If you still can enter custom recovery, you only need flash rom and (with) suitable kernel.
If not, you need Flashtool.
- make sure you have the newest version of flashtool and driver
- connect your phone to pc.
- when computer show error about usb not recognized, go to computer management - device manager. Find something in universal serial bus controller list that have yellow triangle and exclamation mark. right click and remove it
- disconnect your phone then reboot your pc
- install flashtool and driver, reboot pc again
- connect your phone to pc. Now, it should detect your phone.
- do flashing procedure
cmiiw
visualfighter said:
If you still can enter custom recovery, you only need flash rom and (with) suitable kernel.
If not, you need Flashtool.
- make sure you have the newest version of flashtool and driver
- connect your phone to pc.
- when computer show error about usb not recognized, go to computer management - device manager. Find something in universal serial bus controller list that have yellow triangle and exclamation mark. right click and remove it
- disconnect your phone then reboot your pc
- install flashtool and driver, reboot pc again
- connect your phone to pc. Now, it should detect your phone.
- do flashing procedure
cmiiw
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Thanks for the answer I tried all ways but the problem is not solved .I think the only solution is JTAG box
shayanster said:
Thanks for the answer I tried all ways but the problem is not solved .I think the only solution is JTAG box
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To use Flashtool put phone in flashmode, it will not work in recovery mode
To put phone in flashmode
Hold power + both volume keys
wait till you feel three vibrations.
Make sure you have installed Z drivers flashmode drivers & fastboot drivers(Setup fille is in driver folder of flashtool)
Keep FTF file in firmware folder of flashtool
Start flashtool
Click the thunder button
select flashmode
select the FTF file
When it tells you to connect phone
Hold volume down key and connect USB it should start flashing
androidtweaker1 said:
To use Flashtool put phone in flashmode, it will not work in recovery mode
To put phone in flashmode
Hold power + both volume keys
wait till you feel three vibrations.
Make sure you have installed Z drivers flashmode drivers & fastboot drivers(Setup fille is in driver folder of flashtool)
Keep FTF file in firmware folder of flashtool
Start flashtool
Click the thunder button
select flashmode
select the FTF file
When it tells you to connect phone
Hold volume down key and connect USB it should start flashing
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when it is connected into flashmode the computer showing error your USB not recognized
shayanster said:
when it is connected into flashmode the computer showing error your USB not recognized
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Is it Windows 7 or 8?
Hi all, I'm new here and very much a novice when it comes to phones, operating systems etc so excuse me for the noob question and complete lack of knowledge...
My Xperia T developed a microphone fault whereby nobody could hear me when I called them (incredibly faint). I had the phone repaired at a local repair shop. Almost immediately upon receiving the phone back it developed a (What appears to be very common) battery fault, whereby it would reach 80% then shut down, restart, shut down, restart......
So, before returning it to the shop for further repairs I attempted a repair using the sony software. Half way through this repair the phone shut down!!! PC lost communication and I was left with a phone that simply displayed the 'Sony' start-up logo.
I have now returned to the shop and they have installed a new battery but are unable to get communication with the phone via the sony software (so basically they dont appear to be getting any further than me!). They are saying it is beyond repair - but I find that hard to believe? Surely it is just a software issue?
Can anyone advise what can be done? I am reluctant to write this phone off - surely it can be flashed with a new operating system or whatever needs to be done to what is essentially now a 'dumb' device?
This is the way to fix the software issue, ALL YOU DATA WILL BE LOST. And i'm not responsible for anything might happen to you device . DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Google xperia t .145 ftf file
Google flashtool for xperia
Download them
When you have installed flashtool, go to its folder, install drivers (tick the TX, flashmode and fastboot drivers boxs)
Open flashtool, click the lightning logo, select flashmode
Put the firmware file you've downloaded to the firmware folder in flashtool folder.
Connect the phone in flashmode, hold power and volume up until it vibrates 3 times, now hold the vol down, plug your phone in the computer with flashtool running, you will now able to flash the firmware.
Good luck man.
tuzmaster_v2 said:
This is the way to fix the software issue, ALL YOU DATA WILL BE LOST. And i'm not responsible for anything might happen to you device . DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Google xperia t .145 ftf file
Google flashtool for xperia
Download them
When you have installed flashtool, go to its folder, install drivers (tick the TX, flashmode and fastboot drivers boxs)
Open flashtool, click the lightning logo, select flashmode
Put the firmware file you've downloaded to the firmware folder in flashtool folder.
Connect the phone in flashmode, hold power and volume up until it vibrates 3 times, now hold the vol down, plug your phone in the computer with flashtool running, you will now able to flash the firmware.
Good luck man.
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Thankyou very much for your reply!! Thats what I need, a step by step muppets guide!
To be honest I couldn't care less about any data, I'm way past that stage - if I can just have the phone working again I would be a very happy man (I'm fairly desperate as you can probably tell, Im running my business from an ancient, failing HTC desire following weeks of the shop having the sony!). I can't really afford to write off a phone I paid good money for 6 months back so need to have a go myself.
I am collecting the phone today so will give that a go.....
So I had a go at the above - got the flash tool installed (Emma?) etc and managed to get the software to see the phone - unfortunately though I had neglected to mention the phone is locked to a particular network, which Emma politely informs me.
So, I have attempted to follow unlocking instructions as per the sony instructions (on their website):
But I am stuck. I was getting nothing when using the volume down button and connecting. To get the computer to see the phone I have to press and hold the power button, the red led starts blinking 3 times, repeatedly. This causes windows to recognise the phone when plugged in via usb, but I was not being asked for drivers (as per sony step 13). I found the device in device manager and uninstalled drivers in an attempt to force this. Now all that happens is the device appears in the list as 'S1 Boot Load' with a yellow exclamation mark. However I have then tried installing drivers manually from the location where I copied 'android_winusb' to, but this does not work.
To compound the issue I think the battery problem is causing the phone to cycle. when connected the green led lights up for a bit, but then goes off, then back on, then red.....repeatedly. The device only appears in device manager as 'S1 boot load' when green. This gives a very short window to try to do anything.
Wrong flashtool, download the one from the Dev section and flash a stock FTF
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gregbradley said:
Wrong flashtool, download the one from the Dev section and flash a stock FTF
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Oh right, first mistake then. The phone will still need unlocking first though I assume?
FASTdan2 said:
Oh right, first mistake then. The phone will still need unlocking first though I assume?
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No, flashing a stock firmware works with locked bootloader
FASTdan2 said:
Oh right, first mistake then. The phone will still need unlocking first though I assume?
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St.Jimmy90 said:
No, flashing a stock firmware works with locked bootloader
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You do not even need root.
FASTdan2 said:
So I had a go at the above - got the flash tool installed (Emma?) etc and managed to get the software to see the phone - unfortunately though I had neglected to mention the phone is locked to a particular network, which Emma politely informs me.
So, I have attempted to follow unlocking instructions as per the sony instructions (on their website):
But I am stuck. I was getting nothing when using the volume down button and connecting. To get the computer to see the phone I have to press and hold the power button, the red led starts blinking 3 times, repeatedly. This causes windows to recognise the phone when plugged in via usb, but I was not being asked for drivers (as per sony step 13). I found the device in device manager and uninstalled drivers in an attempt to force this. Now all that happens is the device appears in the list as 'S1 Boot Load' with a yellow exclamation mark. However I have then tried installing drivers manually from the location where I copied 'android_winusb' to, but this does not work.
To compound the issue I think the battery problem is causing the phone to cycle. when connected the green led lights up for a bit, but then goes off, then back on, then red.....repeatedly. The device only appears in device manager as 'S1 boot load' when green. This gives a very short window to try to do anything.
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I've been dealing with a similar problem. When connected to a wall charger is your phone cycling from Green to Red and keeps doing that? Also have you installed Sony PC Companion maybe your phone will get recognized from the drivers in that install.
Same problem
Hi, I am currently having the same problem. I have tried to use flashtools and I've got all the necessary drivers (I think) but once I put hold power button and vol+ (3 vibrations), then press vol-, connect to pc via USB and I get a temporary green led, which goes after about 5 seconds, and then my phone disconnects from my computer again. I really need my phone to work Could someone out there please help with this! I would really appreciate if someone responded very soon as I would like to get this sorted as soon as possible. Flashtools gives me these messages:
22/012/2013 23:12:07 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/029/2013 23:29:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/029/2013 23:29:18 - INFO - Device disconnected
Also one more thing i'd like to add.. Once I go into that BLU thing, it keeps on asking me what device I have, so I select Xperia T and then it gives the following messages:
22/052/2013 22:52:26 - INFO - Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked
22/052/2013 22:52:26 - INFO - You can now unplug and restart your phone
Might this have something to do with it? Any suggestions would be grateful! I've been at this for hours now and need to get this sorted
Thanks to any kind person who helps fix this!