hi guys all of a sudden after trying a fresh install my xperia z will not root it goes through and has superuser icon on but when i try a few root apps i dont have root on it
ive tired fresh install from unbranded uk rom and still the same darn thing is driving me crazy has any one any ideas
thanks
I solved that by repairing with PC Companion, and then re-rooting the device.
if you dont mind me asking, how are you rooting ?
Maddhouse said:
if you dont mind me asking, how are you rooting ?
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ive been trying to root with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186423
robogo1982 said:
I solved that by repairing with PC Companion, and then re-rooting the device.
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thats what ive tried flashing rom via flashtool then updating via centre to be even more safe lol and still a no go
brockyneo said:
thats what ive tried flashing rom via flashtool then updating via centre to be even more safe lol and still a no go
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try v25 always works for me it does hang right at the last thing when says clearing up but i have root 100%
edit: You might have to reflash ftf but try the 2nd
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try v25 always works for me it does hang right at the last thing when says clearing up but i have root 100%
edit: You might have to reflash ftf but try the 2nd
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thanks ill give it a try now
aaahhh still not workiing dont understand im doing nothing different to what i usually do
Have you tried root checker?
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Have you tried root checker?
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ya thats the app ive been using to check
Okay then, I take it you have enabled debugging, unknown sources in security and new flash of ftf (all inckude)
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Okay then, I take it you have enabled debugging, unknown sources in security and new flash of ftf (all inckude)
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i have mate but what do you mean (all include)?
managedto get some sort or root but seems only temp root and wont let me flash a recovery because of this aaahhhh
Have you tried:
1. repairing completely with PC Companion;
2. re-rooting?
you should do a
repair with SUS followed by a factory reset (internal wipe) under settings then try rooting it again.
LitoNi said:
you should do a
repair with SUS followed by a factory reset (internal wipe) under settings then try rooting it again.
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Ok I'll give it a try but flashing via flashpoint doesn't that give it a clean wipe anyway
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ya thats the app ive been using to check
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Also try to use some punctuation in your text. It makes it so much easier to read.
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The title says it all. I have no data signal at all. I'm running PrimeHD v9, stock kernel, 11w50.
Today it just dissapeared. I was using my phone pretty normally, and today suddenly data stopped to work. I've tried full wipe, wipe dalvik, wipe cache, reflashing primeHD v9, i also tried prime HD v7, and stock 2.1
i've done some search on this forum and i also tried the getprop ril.MSL thing, and tried my SIM card on the other phone where 3G and EDGE worked normally
please help, my x8 without internet is useless
wow 11W50.
Mmm. try repair/update your phone to 2.1 with se pc companion,then root and install recovery and flash primehd. Should works!
maybe you must check your APN setting and your wireless settings..
try to flash the kernel again..
2010matej said:
wow 11W50.
Mmm. try repair/update your phone to 2.1 with se pc companion,then root and install recovery and flash primehd. Should works!
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already tried that... nothing happend
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maybe you must check your APN setting and your wireless settings..
try to flash the kernel again..
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already checked my APN settings, i can't flash my kernel since i'm on stock
EDIT: i'm bringing it to service, i lost my nerves trying everything that i googled the whole day, i almost smashed it into a wall many times...
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already tried that... nothing happend
already checked my APN settings, i can't flash my kernel since i'm on stock
EDIT: i'm bringing it to service, i lost my nerves trying everything that i googled the whole day, i almost smashed it into a wall many times...
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maybe you can try to downgrade first..than flash your kernel and ROM :laugh:
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maybe you can try to downgrade first..than flash your kernel and ROM :laugh:
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i can't flash a custom kernel since i have lock bootloader, that's why i wrote in 1st post that my number is 11w50
bubr3g said:
i can't flash a custom kernel since i have lock bootloader, that's why i wrote in 1st post that my number is 11w50
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Does your data work with stock rom?! You can also try to find network again and choose it manually, maybe iz start....
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dsaklein said:
Does your data work with stock rom?! You can also try to find network again and choose it manually, maybe iz start....
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nope... unfortunatelly that also didn't help me, i tried every possible option and solution that has something with any kind of networking on phone....
bubr3g said:
nope... unfortunatelly that also didn't help me, i tried every possible option and solution that has something with any kind of networking on phone....
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This is wierd...go to repair shop and let them to give you a new one, btw im not surprised if you bought it from t-mobile....
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Well, i've unlocked the bootloader (s1tool sayed it was "SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" , and then r8a029) xperia x8
Then i flashed from flashtool (the 64bit version) the nAa ics kernel.
However when i turn on the phone it vibrates , the lights and leds are on, but nothin else. Then it shut down. So i can't access recovery or flashing something else with flashtool because it says that drivers are not installed.
I think it's not hard-bricked because it has some reactions.
Any idea?
It's not hard bricked. Hard brick is when there is absolutely no response from the phone.
Repair using pcc and try again.
And yes, your bl is unlocked. Grats
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maybe you should flash a rom
cascabel said:
It's not hard bricked. Hard brick is when there is absolutely no response from the phone.
Repair using pcc and try again.
And yes, your bl is unlocked. Grats
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I just found out that i flashed an X10 kernel, but i still enter in flash mode. However when i flash the right kernel flashtool says
30/022/2012 18:22:07 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:342) -
30/022/2012 18:22:07 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:343) - Error flashing. Aborted
Is the version wrong?
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I just found out that i flashed an X10 kernel, but i still enter in flash mode. However when i flash the right kernel flashtool says
30/022/2012 18:22:07 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:342) -
30/022/2012 18:22:07 - ERROR - (X10flash.java:343) - Error flashing. Aborted
Is the version wrong?
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Never got that error. Did you install the x8 drivers? And you're flashing the right x8 kernel, right?
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Never got that error. Did you install the x8 drivers? And you're flashing the right x8 kernel, right?
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Yes i've downloaded the right kernel.
And yes i've installed all drivers, including gordon's gate.
Now i'm trying to use another version o flashtool but it says
ERROR - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&29B01777&0&3
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Yes i've downloaded the right kernel.
And yes i've installed all drivers, including gordon's gate.
Now i'm trying to use another version o flashtool but it says
ERROR - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&29B01777&0&3
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are you in flash mod
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are you in flash mod
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Yes, the screen is black and there is a green led. Moreover i can use s1tool to verify if im unlocked so i think so.
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Yes, the screen is black and there is a green led. Moreover i can use s1tool to verify if im unlocked so i think so.
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ummmm... antivirus disabled ????
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Yes, the screen is black and there is a green led. Moreover i can use s1tool to verify if im unlocked so i think so.
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I did a quick google search on the error. It seems it has something to do with you pc's usb drivers. Try another version of flashtool? I admit i'm confused about it, too. Fotak?
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ummmm... antivirus disabled ????
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Yes i've disabled the antivirus but same problem.
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I did a quick google search on the error. It seems it has something to do with you pc's usb drivers. Try another version of flashtool? I admit i'm confused about it, too. Fotak?
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yep very confusing
What os are you on? Are you on the 64-bit version?
i really want to help out but this is beyond me.
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Yes i've disabled the antivirus but same problem.
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EDIT: I've resolved. I found out that i've disabled other logs on flash tool, so i didn't see that he flash the kernel. So now it works . Thanks a lot.
Rossirule2012 said:
EDIT: I've resolved. I found out that i've disabled other logs on flash tool, so i didn't see that he flash the kernel. So now it works . Thanks a lot.
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Great!
Please add [fixed] in the thread title. It might help some new users who encounter the same problem.
Kudos to you for finding a solution. :good:
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EDIT: I've resolved. I found out that i've disabled other logs on flash tool, so i didn't see that he flash the kernel. So now it works . Thanks a lot.
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How did you find out that flashtool was flashing kernel. I have kept log level to debug, still I don't see any statement indicating tool is trying to flash kernel. In fact I tried to flash just loader and even that failed with same error.
Your reply will help me narrow down the possible causes. Thanks in advance!!
Ravi
Try installing GordonGate driver pack. Seems you have problem with usb driver.
Hi,
My first post here on XDA! I have a Generic NL .253 Rom (without root, BL locked) flashed on my Z. I want to downgrade it to version .434 so I can root my phone. The problem is, everytime I try to flash it with flashtool, whenever my phone boots up, I get a message saying it's upgrading NFC, then it suddenly reboots. This happens over and over (kind of like a bootloop). I have tried several .FTF files. Also, I don't want to do a clean flash, I have made several backups but I'm afraid they don't live up to my 'backup'-standards. Does anyone know a fix for this?
Thanks in advance!
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Hi,
My first post here on XDA! I have a Generic NL .253 Rom (without root, BL locked) flashed on my Z. I want to downgrade it to version .434 so I can root my phone. The problem is, everytime I try to flash it with flashtool, whenever my phone boots up, I get a message saying it's upgrading NFC, then it suddenly reboots. This happens over and over (kind of like a bootloop). I have tried several .FTF files. Also, I don't want to do a clean flash, I have made several backups but I'm afraid they don't live up to my 'backup'-standards. Does anyone know a fix for this?
Thanks in advance!
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So you cannot turn on your phone now?
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So you cannot turn on your phone now?
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Hey, thanks for you reply. Yes, I can. I reflashed my old .253 Generic NL software in between trying other .434 files and it still works fine.
The problem with the .434 is that my phone does boot, but it never properly boots, you know what I mean? It keeps on resetting, and displaying the 'NFC updating' message. Any ideas?
Jonathan
j0nthn said:
Hey, thanks for you reply. Yes, I can. I reflashed my old .253 Generic NL software in between trying other .434 files and it still works fine.
The problem with the .434 is that my phone does boot, but it never properly boots, you know what I mean? It keeps on resetting, and displaying the 'NFC updating' message. Any ideas?
Jonathan
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so you can start your phone with .253 firmware?
.434 can?
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so you can start your phone with .253 firmware?
.434 can?
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I can start up my phone with .253 firmware, but not really with .434 ('semi-bootloop due to 'NFC update')
j0nthn said:
Hey, thanks for you reply. Yes, I can. I reflashed my old .253 Generic NL software in between trying other .434 files and it still works fine.
The problem with the .434 is that my phone does boot, but it never properly boots, you know what I mean? It keeps on resetting, and displaying the 'NFC updating' message. Any ideas?
Jonathan
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I'm actually having the exact same issue. I would like to downgrade so I can regain root. I have a feeling to fix the boot loop we would have to wipe the phone. I'm just deciding if I want to try that yet as it sucks redoing everything and the phone is running so good.
Qmann05 said:
I'm actually having the exact same issue. I would like to downgrade so I can regain root. I have a feeling to fix the boot loop we would have to wipe the phone. I'm just deciding if I want to try that yet as it sucks redoing everything and the phone is running so good.
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Yeah exactly, the backup options are fairly limited since I haven't rooted it yet, and I kinda feel there should be a way around this loop
without having to wipe all my data..
i suggest wipe. it should work when downgrading.. i hope it will work on you both as i downgrade my z after updating to .253 and i dont have any bootloop issues...
Which backup do you think is the best? Pc companion/the pre installed 'backup and recovery' app/Carbon/adb full backup? Does any of these guarantee a full backup? I want to be sure before I try..
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Which backup do you think is the best? Pc companion/the pre installed 'backup and recovery' app/Carbon/adb full backup? Does any of these guarantee a full backup? I want to be sure before I try..
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I always trust Titanium Backup. Keep all my apps and important settings through several android phones over a few years already.
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I downgrade to 434 from 253 through Flashtool without wipe, reroot and flash NUT 253 without any problem.
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Yeah...the problem is, again, I haven't rooted yet. I know TB is the best, it's just not an option for me right now
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Yeah...the problem is, again, I haven't rooted yet. I know TB is the best, it's just not an option for me right now
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.434 can be rooted either bin4ry or doomlords method.. and .253 can achieve root using nuts method or wawyed..
So it's possible to root .253 without having rooted before? Did not know that, I will look into that, thanks! This must be new since like today or yesterday, haha
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So it's possible to root .253 without having rooted before? Did not know that, I will look into that, thanks! This must be new since like today or yesterday, haha
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Coming from .434.. .253 is pre-rooted in there methods.. So try it and follow instructions well..
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Coming from .434.. .253 is pre-rooted in there methods.. So try it and follow instructions well..
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Yes exactly. But the problem is that I can't get back to .434, I already knew this
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Which backup do you think is the best? Pc companion/the pre installed 'backup and recovery' app/Carbon/adb full backup? Does any of these guarantee a full backup? I want to be sure before I try..
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Pre installed backup and recovery works great if you're not rooted. Just make sure to check all boxes to backup. Store backup on computer, wipe, flash, root 253 then restore.
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I had exactly the same problem and the only solution was downgrade to .434 with a full wipe!
Everything else I tried ended in restart because of the NFC update.
I could restore my system, because I rooted .434 after the clean install,
updated to .253 from [nut] and restored only the data partition from my last nandroid with recovery.
Then everything was as before and works fine.
But trust me, the only solution is downgrading with a full wipe! :good:
Did you try flash kernel/ otakernel from the .434 with flashtool if not try then
I will skip that update (cannot even get it from Sony PC Companion) so wait for 4.2
I dont use NFC and don't need whitebalance calibration.
xchasa said:
Pre installed backup and recovery works great if you're not rooted. Just make sure to check all boxes to backup. Store backup on computer, wipe, flash, root 253 then restore.
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Thank you for this, will try it now. Will keep you updated (if you're interested). Also thanks, Desire and donottouch!
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Thank you for this, will try it now. Will keep you updated (if you're interested). Also thanks, Desire and donottouch!
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Told yah.. Wiping will do the trick..
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Hi,
I am not able to update my XZ to the latest .244 firmware. Here are some info of my Phone.
1) locked bootloader (it is unlockable)
2) current on .423 firmware.
3) rooted
4) install superSU (with survival mode on)
5) install OTA rootkeeper.
I saw some post stating that they are able to keep root after OTA, so i am hoping to keep my root too after OTA.
please advise.
I have exactly the same problem. Cant do OTA and im states scared to update through PC companion since my friend bricked up the phone.
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Are you running stock .423 odexed? I had this issue when I flashed a deodexed ROM then tried OTA update
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Hi,
It is not possible to do a OTA Update after deleting one or more system apps (even stuff like partnerbookmarks).
There are, however, 2 ways to get the Update.
1.) Follow some of the instructions here like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287149
There are some other ways posted here at xda. They use the flashtool to flash current firmware.
2.) Use Sony PC Companion, this will work ALWAYS,but: Root will be gone. U can use Doomlords rooting method to get Root again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Good luck
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Hi,
It is not possible to do a OTA Update after deleting one or more system apps (even stuff like partnerbookmarks).
There are, however, 2 ways to get the Update.
1.) Follow some of the instructions here like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287149
There are some other ways posted here at xda. They use the flashtool to flash current firmware.
2.) Use Sony PC Companion, this will work ALWAYS,but: Root will be gone. U can use Doomlords rooting method to get Root again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Good luck
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I flashed mine .423 using flashtool, so guests I needed update using pc then...
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Flashben said:
I flashed mine .423 using flashtool, so guests I needed update using pc then...
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PC Update will never fail, the only thing is that you lose root access, which can be easily recovered though.
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PC Update will never fail, the only thing is that you lose root access, which can be easily recovered though.
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Yeah, just updated and rooted
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PLEASE HELP
my xperia Z , c6602 , got new update .244
tried to update using fone , downloded 175 mb and restrted, updating proceess came up (android logo) automatically rebooted when the progress bar about 75% , not updated same old .423
tried 2 times same issue,
then i tried using sony pc companin(win8), donloaded updated and strted update process, progress bar 90% came up error that update failed,
disconnect phone,
NOW phone didnt boot up
only SONY logo coming and switchs off.
pls help
It could be brick....
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It could be brick....
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thanks for responce, so what i can do now?
diz_007 said:
thanks for responce, so what i can do now?
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Hi mate, dont panic. Just follow the instructions on how to flash a stock firmware with flashtool. This is already described here at xda, try searching for it. It will repair your phone but data may be lost.
Look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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Hi mate, dont panic. Just follow the instructions on how to flash a stock firmware with flashtool. This is already described here at xda, try searching for it. It will repair your phone but data may be lost.
Look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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thanks.. i tryed repaIR OPTION FROM pc companin, data lost! but updated to latest and good now!
I need serious help here guys. I have now updated my phone twice to the new Jelly Bean 4.3 ending in 136... every time I used PC companion and every time everything seemingly went well.
Every time it did a long boot and every time it said it was successful, but it still has the version ending on 290 when I go into my settings.
Ive reset and tried switching it off for a while it just won't change.
What is going wrong? Thank you!
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I need serious help here guys. I have now updated my phone twice to the new Jelly Bean 4.3 ending in 136... every time I used PC companion and every time everything seemingly went well.
Every time it did a long boot and every time it said it was successful, but it still has the version ending on 290 when I go into my settings.
Ive reset and tried switching it off for a while it just won't change.
What is going wrong? Thank you!
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odd, do you have the whitebalance in settings now?
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odd, do you have the whitebalance in settings now?
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Would it be under display? It's not there... Well it's not under display...
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So no white balance settings, my build number still ends on 290 and when I plug my phone into companion it says it is up to date.... I just don't get it....
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Desperate lol
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Desperate lol
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Flash the FW .136 via Flashtool and wipe everything. Something wrong there with your PC Companion.
eclyptos said:
Flash the FW .136 via Flashtool and wipe everything. Something wrong there with your PC Companion.
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Hi there... right so I have first tried to repair my phone, but still the new update just will not load.
I am now going to try your advice, but I have never flashed a phone in my life. I am reading how to do it now. I have downloaded the Emma flashtool, but now have to unlock my bootloader - I have heard previously that this breaks the camera... will my camera break when I do this?
Thank you.
Johann_London said:
Hi there... right so I have first tried to repair my phone, but still the new update just will not load.
I am now going to try your advice, but I have never flashed a phone in my life. I am reading how to do it now. I have downloaded the Emma flashtool, but now have to unlock my bootloader - I have heard previously that this breaks the camera... will my camera break when I do this?
Thank you.
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You have to use Flashtool v9.14, not Emma, and flash the latest .136 FTF from Here for your Model only, you don't have to Unlock Bootloader, you phone will be just fine and your Warranty will not be voided.
Turn Off your phone, keep pushing volume down and connect via usb the phone to PC, keep holding volume down all the time, let windows install drivers for flashmode, open Flashtool, before that put the FTF .136 in flashtool folder, now click Flash on flashtool and select the right FTF, uncheck everything except Wipe Data, Appslog, Cache, now click Flash, Hold volume down until the green bar of the process will start at the bottom, now you can leave your phone alone. Done.