[Q] Stuck on Sony logo - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys
I tried changing the 3 icons down the bottom and it all went horribly wrong. Basically I'm stuck at the phone booting onto the Sony sign and just staying on that.
I have read and read and read and this is a last resort. I've downloaded the Flashtool and ftf for Three Uk handset but flashtool starts and I am met by the error - No loader found for this device.
Any help guys?
Thanks

Did you make a backup in CWM before you flashed the navbar mod?
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jbaggs said:
Hi guys
I tried changing the 3 icons down the bottom and it all went horribly wrong. Basically I'm stuck at the phone booting onto the Sony sign and just staying on that.
I have read and read and read and this is a last resort. I've downloaded the Flashtool and ftf for Three Uk handset but flashtool starts and I am met by the error - No loader found for this device.
Any help guys?
Thanks
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What version of Flashtool do you have?

adamsweeting said:
Did you make a backup in CWM before you flashed the navbar mod?
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Hi Adam thanks for the reply. I know this is a schoolboy error but no I didn't. I didn't have CWM installed, my bootloader is locked but I had root so managed to install TWRP but like an idiot didn't make a backup.
I was confident the flashtool would fix but I'm getting this "no loader found" error message.

shadowboy23 said:
What version of Flashtool do you have?
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Hi there
I have Mac Edition - v0.9.10.1, is there a newer version and might this be the problem?
cheers for the reply

jbaggs said:
Hi there
I have Mac Edition - v0.9.10.1, is there a newer version and might this be the problem?
cheers for the reply
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Yes there is the one in my sig. It's a beta version but it works really well and have used many times on my XZ. Maybe you can use that to flash back to stock and get out of being stuck on the Sony logo.
I know it's a pain but since you don't have any backup and stuck at the logo, you have nothing to lose.

shadowboy23 said:
Yes there is the one in my sig. It's a beta version but it works really well and have used many times on my XZ. Maybe you can use that to flash back to stock and get out of being stuck on the Sony logo.
I know it's a pain but since you don't have any backup and stuck at the logo, you have nothing to lose.
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YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND!
This worked, thank you so much. Backups from now on. Thanks for the help guys.

Glad to hear it worked for you.

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{SOLVED}[Q] [HELP] XZ Bricked - Baseband Unknown

I unlocked bootloader of my device this morning. Backed up TA as mentioned in forums, Flashed Doomlord's kernel v9 but device won't boot. Says Process System is Not Responding.. I relocked bootloader restored TA, Restored Using SUS, Flashtool but no luck.
Then I flashed old firmware and booted the device but still one problem. IMEI, Baseband all gone..
Help me plz
SPECIAL THANKS TO Kiko_1272 THANKS A MILLION FOR YOUR SUPPORT..:highfive::laugh:
ALSO THANKS TO - gm007 & kgs1992:victory:
Try sus again.
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gm007 said:
Try sus again.
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Which firmware shud i flash in order to run SUS? I flashed c6603 .253 sweden unbranded now SUS say no software available for your device?!
shysparrow said:
Which firmware shud i flash in order to run SUS? I flashed c6603 .253 sweden unbranded now SUS say no software available for your device?!
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Ignore this message and repair it anyway.
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gm007 said:
Ignore this message and repair it anyway.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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I have very similar problem as you can see in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2350470
My SUS used to say you have the latest firmware and all you can do is click ok?
Which SUS do you recommend?
Kiko_1272 said:
I have very similar problem as you can see in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2350470
My SUS used to say you have the latest firmware and all you can do is click ok?
Which SUS do you recommend?
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What do you mean "Which SUS" ? THE SUS? http://software.sonymobile.com/update_service_setup
Find any 434 firmware(but not UK unbranded ) and flash it with flashtool than boot your phone,after that use sus(sony update service) sure it will find a new software.
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QualQuek said:
What do you mean "Which SUS" ? THE SUS? http://software.sonymobile.com/update_service_setup
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I thought the SUS Version may make a difference like how Flashtool has many versions but Thank you very much.
gm007 said:
Find any 434 firmware(but not UK unbranded ) and flash it with flashtool than boot your phone,after that use sus(sony update service) sure it will find a new software.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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I flashed .307 Belgium as it was one I already had. Everything was working well however I had no Baseband and therefore no Signal and the phone wouldn't recognise my SIM card.
I then used SUS to update it and I am back to the same boot-loop as before.
Any ideas? Maybe I need to fix Baseband before updating but have no clue how to do that?
Kiko_1272 said:
I flashed .307 Belgium as it was one I already had. Everything was working well however I had no Baseband and therefore no Signal and the phone wouldn't recognise my SIM card.
I then used SUS to update it and I am back to the same boot-loop as before.
Any ideas? Maybe I need to fix Baseband before updating but have no clue how to do that?
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I'm desperate to fix Baseband but donno how.. even google is not helping lol.. I restored TA ALL OK but still same prob. can't even see my IMEI # using dial pad or Service menu.. Menu Hangs when tapped on customization..
I donno where what went wrong duh!
shysparrow said:
I'm desperate to fix Baseband but donno how.. even google is not helping lol.. I restored TA ALL OK but still same prob. can't even see my IMEI # using dial pad or Service menu.. Menu Hangs when tapped on customization..
I donno where what went wrong duh!
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Hey bro I finally figured it out!! So after thinking about and wondering why baseband isn't working I realised it is because of missing IMEI.
Then I thought where would IMEI be stored; IN THE TA PARTITION!!
So what I did was:
1. Flash Belgium .307 with Flashtool.
2. Setup phone normally so that it is usable. Turn on USB Debugging and Unknown Sources.
3. Then get DoomLords Root Toolkit; Plug in phone normally while it is on and run the kit so that it Roots the phone.
4. After that restarts make sure you have Super SU and it is working.
5. Connect to Flashtool while the phone is on and it will automatically run through the phone and tell you all the details of the phone and Busybox and Root Access Allowed and stuff.
6. Once all is well and you know phone is Rooted and stuff; close Flashtool and open Backup TA.
7. Then simply Restore your TA partition.
8. Reboot and check your Baseband Version and IMEI number are present and correct.
9. All should be working now; Really hope it works out for you too!
I will be trying to update and see what that leads to.
If you need links to any of the above stuff let me know. Will be glad to help you out.
Great ..!! u managed to get the baseband and IMEI back?
shysparrow said:
Great ..!! u managed to get the baseband and IMEI back?
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I got everything back my friend. I also just updated to 4.2.2 with SUS and it works too!!
Are you going to try my steps?
Kiko_1272 said:
I got everything back my friend. I also just updated to 4.2.2 with SUS and it works too!!
Are you going to try my steps?
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Cool ... Gr8 :good:
Still downloading BE .307
By the way which ver of backupTA u hv used?
shysparrow said:
Cool ... Gr8 :good:
Still downloading BE .307
By the way which ver of backupTA u hv used?
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I have some old old version I guess but it is the only one that has never given me problems in backing up and restoring so long as my phone is rooted and busybox is installed. It has no version number or anything, its a really simple batch file.
I can pack it in a zip and sent it to you somehow if you need?
Kiko_1272 said:
I have some old old version I guess but it is the only one that has never given me problems in backing up and restoring so long as my phone is rooted and busybox is installed. It has no version number or anything, its a really simple batch file.
I can pack it in a zip and sent it to you somehow if you need?
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That would be kind of u, if u can upload it for me and post me the link. thanks a lot :highfive:
shysparrow said:
That would be kind of u, if u can upload it for me and post me the link. thanks a lot :highfive:
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Here you go:
https://www.box.com/s/3ka1rt9j99lp4s6ckhn9
Kiko_1272 said:
Here you go:
https://www.box.com/s/3ka1rt9j99lp4s6ckhn9
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Thank u so much. Now lemme c if i can get my investment back :fingers-crossed:
shysparrow said:
Thank u so much. Now lemme c if i can get my investment back :fingers-crossed:
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Haha, really hope it works out for you! :fingers-crossed:
Don't restore using some else's TA partition, it has to be the original one for you phone. Another user tried this and it totally bricked the phone.

[Q] need fastbootable recovery. remote:command not allo

Here it is. Got my buddies c6606 us T-Mobile. Rooted fine, recovery went fine, but rom flash boot loops. And the best part is I cant get into recovery. So im stuck with fastboot, which gives me the same errors everytime, or flashmode with flashtool which I can put 100 fw's in the firmware folder and only a.1.253 shows up. Really need a.2.66 or 166 but I download them , place them in firmware folder with others and they're not there. My S3 is a dream compared to this. Takes me back to my HTC days! Anyway, I know its something small, its on .253 with some random rom asking for .66 or .67. Please, I'll pay. This is tying up my J-Tag repairs and other devices. Please, someone. I'll try whatever.
P.S. locked bootloader, apparently not unlockable.
Just flash to stock with Sony Update Service. And try again.
It is pretty hard to wreck a locked bootleader device.
DrKrFfXx said:
Just flash to stock with Sony Update Service. And try again.
It is pretty hard to wreck a locked bootleader device.[/QUOTE
Can I get that from that PC Companion that installed with this device?
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jtford said:
DrKrFfXx said:
Just flash to stock with Sony Update Service. And try again.
It is pretty hard to wreck a locked bootleader device.[/QUOTE
Can I get that from that PC Companion that installed with this device?
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I think it works the same, the tool got renamed after Sony dropped the Ericcsson last name.
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DrKrFfXx said:
jtford said:
I think it works the same, the tool got renamed after Sony dropped the Ericcsson last name.
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Just tried it and thought it was going to go but then gave an error saying "no software for this device". It says I need the fw x.xx.x.166 but I haven't been able to find the download for it. I hate little crap that kicks my but. If I could just get a recovery on it or a boot.img to flash I feel i'd be in the clear. I know its something small.
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jtford said:
DrKrFfXx said:
Just tried it and thought it was going to go but then gave an error saying "no software for this device". It says I need the fw x.xx.x.166 but I haven't been able to find the download for it. I hate little crap that kicks my but. If I could just get a recovery on it or a boot.img to flash I feel i'd be in the clear. I know its something small.
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I knew it would be something small. Just Googled Official Sony Xperia Firmware and took me to a site with all the firmware (stock) you could ever need. It actually showed up in flashtool after moving to firmware folder and vioala! Rerooted, flashed recovery, flashed new Xistenz (I think that's how its spelled) and its running like a champ. Customer (my buddy) is happy. PM me if your ever in the same boat and ill help you through it. This was my first Sony device to do and it was a good learning experience. Adding it to my repertoire!
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jtford said:
jtford said:
I knew it would be something small. Just Googled Official Sony Xperia Firmware and took me to a site with all the firmware (stock) you could ever need. It actually showed up in flashtool after moving to firmware folder and vioala! Rerooted, flashed recovery, flashed new Xistenz (I think that's how its spelled) and its running like a champ. Customer (my buddy) is happy. PM me if your ever in the same boat and ill help you through it. This was my first Sony device to do and it was a good learning experience. Adding it to my repertoire!
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Weird. SUS or Companion should provide you with the latest stock firm without having the need to look for it.
Glad you could solve it. Xperia family has some great tools to toy around.
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DrKrFfXx said:
jtford said:
Weird. SUS or Companion should provide you with the latest stock firm without having the need to look for it.
Glad you could solve it. Xperia family has some great tools to toy around.
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Thanks. I was suprised with the errors using SUS. The device has a lot more potential to be exploited I think.
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Sorry i got a message to you too late.
one thing: if you flashed over a different firmware, like for a 6603 or 6602 the sony software often says there is no update for your device because it sees it as a different phone.
The firmwares that you are placing in the /firmware folder are. Ftf files, and around 700mb? You can find firmware for download that comes in a different format, but flashtool wont see them.

Sony Xperia TX - CWM problems

Hello everyone,
Well, I have Sony Xperia TX for 2 days now. I've read on several forums that it supports JB 4.3. However, when I go to update it, it says my OS is up to date and I'm running ICS 4.0.4. Can't really understand that.
Other problem is whenever I try to install CWM it says it's installed and when I reboot my phone and try to enter it (consistently tapping volume down key) it just boots the phone normally, no cwm no nothing. I've tried multiple solutions and I'm still stuck at the start. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it.
Cheers!
Try updating usin Sony Update Service.
Already did, still says it's up to date.
sandi_abdagic said:
Already did, still says it's up to date.
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Both PC companion and SUS give you that answer?
nlooooo said:
Both PC companion and SUS give you that answer?
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Yes, both. I'm really stuck at this eh?
sandi_abdagic said:
Yes, both. I'm really stuck at this eh?
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Flash 4.3 via Flashtool
You will lose root, tho :/
Sent from my Xperia V using Tapatalk.
WhiteNeo said:
Flash 4.3 via Flashtool
You will lose root, tho :/
Sent from my Xperia V using Tapatalk.
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I've flashed 4.3 via Flashtool and it couldn't start at all. Just vibrates once and that's all. Now I can't start it at all lol. Why it doesn't support 4.3 when it's officially said it can. I'm going nuts over here!

[Q] Xperia T Dead

Hey guys. I was trying to install Cm10 on my sister's xperia T. I rooted it, installed recovery, wiped everything but after I flashed CM and clicked reboot, the phone is dead. I can't turn it on, I can't enter recovery mode, the PC isn't recognising it. If I push the on/off button it vibrates once but then nothing and if I push at the same time power on and volume up, it vibrates three times but then again nothing.
I know I forgot to do something while installing the ROM but please any piece of help might be extremely useful as I ended up with a dead phone and nothing I can do.
DarthFederer said:
Hey guys. I was trying to install Cm10 on my sister's xperia T. I rooted it, installed recovery, wiped everything but after I flashed CM and clicked reboot, the phone is dead. I can't turn it on, I can't enter recovery mode, the PC isn't recognising it. If I push the on/off button it vibrates once but then nothing and if I push at the same time power on and volume up, it vibrates three times but then again nothing.
I know I forgot to do something while installing the ROM but please any piece of help might be extremely useful as I ended up with a dead phone and nothing I can do.
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Did you unlock the phone's bootloader? Because custom roms like cyanogenmod require an unlocked bootloader for xperia phones. Also, try using the flashtool to revive your phone. This sounds pretty much like a soft brick. If I'm right, it's 100% guarandeed you can bring the phone back to life.
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Did you unlock the phone's bootloader? Because custom roms like cyanogenmod require an unlocked bootloader for xperia phones. Also, try using the flashtool to revive your phone. This sounds pretty much like a soft brick. If I'm right, it's 100% guarandeed you can bring the phone back to life.
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You mean Emma? It doesn't recognise it...
DarthFederer said:
You mean Emma? It doesn't recognise it...
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Who would use Emma when you've got Flashtool?
Also, you should really figure out if your bootloader is unlocked or not.
Antiga Prime said:
Who would use Emma when you've got Flashtool?
Also, you should really figure out if your bootloader is unlocked or not.
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While waiting for an answer I downloaded flashtool, found a suitable ROM to flash (from flashtool website), installed the device's drivers, entered flash mode but then Flashtool showed me this
DarthFederer said:
While waiting for an answer I downloaded flashtool, found a suitable ROM to flash (from flashtool website), installed the device's drivers, entered flash mode but then Flashtool showed me this
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Are there other errors above the ones seen there?
What ROM did you Flash? Maybe you could try with ones found here on XDA.
Also, when you start up the FlashMode process in Flashtools, is your phone already connected?
Antiga Prime said:
Are there other errors above the ones seen there?
What ROM did you Flash? Maybe you could try with ones found here on XDA.
Also, when you start up the FlashMode process in Flashtools, is your phone already connected?
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Yes it was a problem caused by the ROM I was trying to install. I found one with stock 4.0.4 and flashed it and finally it came back to life.
And in fact it is faster than when it was running 4.3.3
DarthFederer said:
Yes it was a problem caused by the ROM I was trying to install. I found one with stock 4.0.4 and flashed it and finally it came back to life.
And in fact it is faster than when it was running 4.3.3
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Guess what: if you don't like the 4.04, you can find official 4.3 firmware files in this site. There's a collection of these things. Just search for them.
|>/\nte said:
Guess what: if you don't like the 4.04, you can find official 4.3 firmware files in this site. There's a collection of these things. Just search for them.
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Thanks for the tip. In fact I'll make another effort to install CM and this time I'll make sure to follow every step properly. But comparing the two editions, I think 4.0 is smoother than 4.3.

C6903 - Baseband Unknown Fix

Hi Experts,
I have searched the forum and after flashing for three sleepless nights, I am still struck with the unknown baseband issue.
The details are:
C6903
BL Unlocked & now its locked using Flashtool (DRM or TA backup is unavailable )
Currently the phone is struck in boot loop in .534
Used Flashtool ver. 0.9.22.3 & 0.9.18.6
Latest EMMA & Xperia Companion
My phone hanged when listening to the music and when I force restarted the unknown baseband showed up. While flashing I got the baseband back after flashing .518 however it hanged again after two days and I lost the BB
Now I am struck in boot loops on .534 and .518 both. I can boot into .290 successfully. Can someone please guide me to the correct method of restoring my IMEI permanently.
P.S. As per my short experience with C6903, I believe something stops the boot of .534 and .518 after first boot. Means I was not able to boot into .534 but accidentally when I flashed .518, my phone booted successfully. However now I am unable to boot into .518. May be I am missing the piece of puzzle that an expert can provide.
Thanks in advance~
D-r-e-a-m-e-r said:
Hi Experts,
I have searched the forum and after flashing for three sleepless nights, I am still struck with the unknown baseband issue.
The details are:
C6903
BL Unlocked & now its locked using Flashtool (DRM or TA backup is unavailable )
Currently the phone is struck in boot loop in .534
Used Flashtool ver. 0.9.22.3 & 0.9.18.6
Latest EMMA & Xperia Companion
Thanks in advance~
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hi , read here and try reflash use [NUT]'s 14.1.G.1.534 FTF , hope its help.
iedafarha said:
hi , read here and try reflash use [NUT]'s 14.1.G.1.534 FTF , hope its help.
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Thanks for your tip but I have already tried and still get struck in bootloop.
No .534 FTF has booted until now and I have used 6 of them already...
An update is that I have rooted 4.4.4 and installed recovery...
can someone tell me where can I get .534 zip to flash as the files I have are giving me verification error on TWRP.
Thanks in advance...
I have tried to use NUT fix but the files are not available for downloading.
I would really appreciate if someone can direct me to the correct path. I am almost giving up now...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443
D-r-e-a-m-e-r said:
I have tried to use NUT fix but the files are not available for downloading.
I would really appreciate if someone can direct me to the correct path. I am almost giving up now...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443
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May be file deleted , other options you can create flash zip using PRFCreator , search and download ftf file from here .
iedafarha said:
May be file deleted , other options you can create flash zip using PRFCreator , search and download ftf file from here .
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Hi again, Really appreciate your help.
I have tried flashing a number of files but still in vain. What I really can't understand is .518 was the last 4.2.2 rom that booted successfully on my phone and brought my baseband back. Now .534 and .518 are both ending in a bootloop at Sony animation Really driving me crazy...
As a side note, can you tell me if the modem files in the link below are useful for this issue?
https://github.com/SonyAosp/vendor_qcom_firmware/tree/n/honami/C6903
By the way I am really amazed with the Z1 ability to handle abuse that I have thrown at it during the last 2 weeks
Changing phone is not an option for me right now. Using Nokia 1100 after a long time seems very uncomfortable and can't do it for long
D-r-e-a-m-e-r said:
By the way I am really amazed with the Z1 ability to handle abuse that I have thrown at it during the last 2 weeks
Changing phone is not an option for me right now. Using Nokia 1100 after a long time seems very uncomfortable and can't do it for long
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Anyone please...
Experts plzzz...
D-r-e-a-m-e-r said:
Experts plzzz...
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I am still looking for a solution to install JB without bootloop
Bump...
D-r-e-a-m-e-r said:
I am still looking for a solution to install JB without bootloop
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Lol why jb. Don't you want KitKat lollipop??
Heck even nougat with unlocked bootloader
gauravbhakuni90 said:
Lol why jb. Don't you want KitKat lollipop??
Heck even nougat with unlocked bootloader
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I need to fix my baseband issue. That can only be done with JB.
D-r-e-a-m-e-r said:
I need to fix my baseband issue. That can only be done with JB.
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You can flash Baseband even from lollipop ftf.
gauravbhakuni90 said:
You can flash Baseband even from lollipop ftf.
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Thx for the tip but its not working.
My SIm was only detected once thats when I installed .518 but it lasted for a day and got held. When I force restarted the phone it was again missing baseband.
Now it isnt booting into .518 or .534.
Experts am I asking something that is un-do-able...
Guys shall I give up fixing this phone
I loved this dead beauty...
Hi, tried to flash with different cables as I don't have Sony original cable with me but the results are still the same. No luck with .534 and baseband is still unknown...
I understand this is a free community and people are free to determine if they wanna help someone or not. However I just wanna know if this is repairable or shall I just forget about repairing it. Any inputs will be highly appreciated.
D-r-e-a-m-e-r said:
Hi, tried to flash with different cables as I don't have Sony original cable with me but the results are still the same. No luck with .534 and baseband is still unknown...
I understand this is a free community and people are free to determine if they wanna help someone or not. However I just wanna know if this is repairable or shall I just forget about repairing it. Any inputs will be highly appreciated.
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I have realized that the phone does not shuts down with the power button in any bootable rom. Also sometimes the baseband does appear soon after installation but it disappears as sim is inserted. Can someone plz help me understand whats going wrong. I really love this phone...

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