So I was trying to install Cyanogenmod on my Xperia Z. Before flashing the zip files, I did a factory reset/wipe data. However, I got the following message: “Error mounting /data” and “Skipping format”. The first time, though, I didn’t notice, so I still flashed Cyanogenmod and Gapps. Then, my phone was stuck on the CM loading screen.
Luckily, I can still get into recovery mode. I noticed, though, that I’m unable to mount /data and /sdcard. I can still mount /system, /cache, and /external_sd. Also, I can still get into fastboot mode.
I tried flashing a different (stock) ROM from recovery mode, but that got me stuck in a bootloop.
I tried installing a different recovery, by sideloading it via adb. I tried XZDualRecovery and TWRP recovery. However, whenever I go into recovery mode, it always goes into CWM.
I was coming from this rooted stock ROM, by the way (that’s also the one I tried to flash that got me stuck in the bootloop).
Also, Sony Update Service, with which you can do a factory reset, won’t let me do one, saying my phone has custom software that is not supported.
Is there something I can do or flash to either install a working version of android (either Cyanogenmod or a stock ROM), or perhaps flash a different recovery so that I can install a working version of android from there?
In any case, thank you for reading, any advice is appreciated!
flobin said:
So I was trying to install Cyanogenmod on my Xperia Z. Before flashing the zip files, I did a factory reset/wipe data. However, I got the following message: “Error mounting /data” and “Skipping format”. The first time, though, I didn’t notice, so I still flashed Cyanogenmod and Gapps. Then, my phone was stuck on the CM loading screen.
Luckily, I can still get into recovery mode. I noticed, though, that I’m unable to mount /data and /sdcard. I can still mount /system, /cache, and /external_sd. Also, I can still get into fastboot mode.
I tried flashing a different (stock) ROM from recovery mode, but that got me stuck in a bootloop.
I tried installing a different recovery, by sideloading it via adb. I tried XZDualRecovery and TWRP recovery. However, whenever I go into recovery mode, it always goes into CWM.
I was coming from this rooted stock ROM, by the way (that’s also the one I tried to flash that got me stuck in the bootloop).
Also, Sony Update Service, with which you can do a factory reset, won’t let me do one, saying my phone has custom software that is not supported.
Is there something I can do or flash to either install a working version of android (either Cyanogenmod or a stock ROM), or perhaps flash a different recovery so that I can install a working version of android from there?
In any case, thank you for reading, any advice is appreciated!
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did u unlock ur bootloader?
G1_enthusiast said:
did u unlock ur bootloader?
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Yep, I unlocked my bootloader, using the official Sony method.
Use EMMA Flashtool to install stock firmware on your unlocked device and start over.
http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...ocked-xperia-smartphones-video-beta-download/
DrKrFfXx said:
Use EMMA Flashtool to install stock firmware on your unlocked device and start over.
http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...ocked-xperia-smartphones-video-beta-download/
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Thank you so much! I had no idea that existed. It worked!
flobin said:
Thank you so much! I had no idea that existed. It worked!
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Try reading the stickys.
I have the same problem. I installed CM-10.2 Milestone 1 and I am trapped in a boot loop at the CM logo.
The EMMA tool is not an option for me, I do not have Microsoft Windows, I use Linux only.
What else could I do now?
I tried stable CM 10.1.3 but that did not help either, still stuck in the loop.
What can I do now? I can access CWM and fastboot mode.
What to do now? I want my phone working.....
Solved it!!
I was stuck in ClockWorkMod with CyanogenMod stuck at boot animation on my Xperia Z1 Compact, and after more than an hour of an almost hopeless trial and error process I found the "format /data and /data/media (/sdcard)" option in the Mounts and Storage menu. previously I was only trying the mount /data which failed with an error, thus the wipe data/factory reset option failed too, but after the /data format, everything worked perfectly!
I hope that this helps somebody!
Isti115
Isti115 said:
I was stuck in ClockWorkMod with CyanogenMod stuck at boot animation on my Xperia Z1 Compact, and after more than an hour of an almost hopeless trial and error process I found the "format /data and /data/media (/sdcard)" option in the Mounts and Storage menu. previously I was only trying the mount /data which failed with an error, thus the wipe data/factory reset option failed too, but after the /data format, everything worked perfectly!
I hope that this helps somebody!
Isti1115
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This works like a charm! Much thanks!
Isti115 said:
I was stuck in ClockWorkMod with CyanogenMod stuck at boot animation on my Xperia Z1 Compact, and after more than an hour of an almost hopeless trial and error process I found the "format /data and /data/media (/sdcard)" option in the Mounts and Storage menu. previously I was only trying the mount /data which failed with an error, thus the wipe data/factory reset option failed too, but after the /data format, everything worked perfectly!
I hope that this helps somebody!
Isti1115
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I registered specifically to thank you for this finding! I was searching for 3 hours how to solve this - you just saved my night and made my day! Thanks again!
I'm glad I could help!
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I registered specifically to thank you for this finding! I was searching for 3 hours how to solve this - you just saved my night and made my day! Thanks again!
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And you just made my day by saying thanks. The fact that I could help someone makes me so happy!
Isti115
ps.: I hope you will find your registration useful in the future too, and if you have something interesting / useful, don't forget to share it with others!
flobin said:
So I was trying to install Cyanogenmod on my Xperia Z. Before flashing the zip files, I did a factory reset/wipe data. However, I got the following message: “Error mounting /data” and “Skipping format”. The first time, though, I didn’t notice, so I still flashed Cyanogenmod and Gapps. Then, my phone was stuck on the CM loading screen.
Luckily, I can still get into recovery mode. I noticed, though, that I’m unable to mount /data and /sdcard. I can still mount /system, /cache, and /external_sd. Also, I can still get into fastboot mode.
I tried flashing a different (stock) ROM from recovery mode, but that got me stuck in a bootloop.
I tried installing a different recovery, by sideloading it via adb. I tried XZDualRecovery and TWRP recovery. However, whenever I go into recovery mode, it always goes into CWM.
I was coming from this rooted stock ROM, by the way (that’s also the one I tried to flash that got me stuck in the bootloop).
Also, Sony Update Service, with which you can do a factory reset, won’t let me do one, saying my phone has custom software that is not supported.
Is there something I can do or flash to either install a working version of android (either Cyanogenmod or a stock ROM), or perhaps flash a different recovery so that I can install a working version of android from there?
In any case, thank you for reading, any advice is appreciated!
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Sir, my sony xperia z is fully modded and i tried to lock the boot loader again. after that, when i turn on, it is just vibrating and when charging there is no battery animation...just red light blinking and vibrating....can you tell me sir what to do?
Carl0131 said:
Sir, my sony xperia z is fully modded and i tried to lock the boot loader again. after that, when i turn on, it is just vibrating and when charging there is no battery animation...just red light blinking and vibrating....can you tell me sir what to do?
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So you were running a custom ROM and/or custom kernel right?
TapaTalked from my MultiROM Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns OR PAC MAN ROM!
androidfreak70 said:
So you were running a custom ROM and/or custom kernel right?
TapaTalked from my MultiROM Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns OR PAC MAN ROM!
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---- exactly sir, i just started modding it a few days back....then yesterday i tried to RE-LOCK the BOOTLOADER then after that, I open my phone and it only vibrate and the screen is black and no battery charge animation.....when i plug in the charger, it only shows red LED light...
i was just doing that, thinking i could return it to stock rom but it has gone worse :crying::crying::crying:
-----IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO RECOVER MY SONY XPERIA Z?? PLEASE HELP SIR :crying::crying::crying:
Carl0131 said:
---- exactly sir, i just started modding it a few days back....then yesterday i tried to RE-LOCK the BOOTLOADER then after that, I open my phone and it only vibrate and the screen is black and no battery charge animation.....when i plug in the charger, it only shows red LED light...
i was just doing that, thinking i could return it to stock rom but it has gone worse :crying::crying::crying:
-----IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO RECOVER MY SONY XPERIA Z?? PLEASE HELP SIR :crying::crying::crying:
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Try those:
Unlock the bootloader again.
Or
Flash stock ROM FTF with flashtool.
TapaTalked from my MultiROM Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns OR PAC MAN ROM!
androidfreak70 said:
Try those:
Unlock the bootloader again.
Or
Flash stock ROM FTF with flashtool.
TapaTalked from my MultiROM Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns OR PAC MAN ROM!
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can my computer still detect it even if my xperia isnt opening?no blue lights, no recovery.....just red light
Carl0131 said:
can my computer still detect it even if my xperia isnt opening?no blue lights, no recovery.....just red light
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Can you enter fastboot or flashmode??
TapaTalked from my MultiROM Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns OR PAC MAN ROM!
androidfreak70 said:
Can you enter fastboot or flashmode??
TapaTalked from my MultiROM Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns OR PAC MAN ROM!
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how will I know if im connected to fastboot or flashmode?
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how will I know if im connected to fastboot or flashmode?
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For flashmode: hold the volume UP button and connect the phone to PC. If you got a fast red then green LED blink. So you are connected to the flashmode. The PC will recognize it as Sony ADB or something like that. Then you can download flashtool and a FTF file. Then flash the FTF with flashtool and your phone will work fine.
For fastboot mode: hold volume UP button and connect the phone to PC. You will get blue LED. You can open CMD in ADB drivers folder and fastboot flash boot boot.img your kernel. The phone may work and may not.
TapaTalked from my MultiROM Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns OR PAC MAN ROM!
androidfreak70 said:
For flashmode: hold the volume UP button and connect the phone to PC. If you got a fast red then green LED blink. So you are connected to the flashmode. The PC will recognize it as Sony ADB or something like that. Then you can download flashtool and a FTF file. Then flash the FTF with flashtool and your phone will work fine.
For fastboot mode: hold volume UP button and connect the phone to PC. You will get blue LED. You can open CMD in ADB drivers folder and fastboot flash boot boot.img your kernel. The phone may work and may not.
TapaTalked from my MultiROM Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns OR PAC MAN ROM!
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sir it is now connected in my pc...i tried that but there is no LED light showing...only vibration...
i am currently using emma flash tool now...its is detected by pc connection but it cant be read...its just unknown :crying::crying:
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Hello, ive had my Xperia Z a few weeks now, it has a locked bootloader which has never been unlocked, i rooted my device, flashed CWM, backed up my existing rom and then installed a new one, but i lost all my contact/system info so i restored my previous backup. It said restoring, then 'Failed to Mount /System.' I rebooted device, it just hangs on the Sony logo. The first time this happened i used the Update Service program to reinstall software and factory reset the phone fine, but now it says the battery is below 50% and it will not proceed.
When i plug the phone into the charger, the red light stays on, (Doesnt change colour) and it just hangs on the Sony logo, i cant access recovery menu either.. Anyone have any advice for me ?
Cheers
Switch it off and leave it charging for an hour or 2 then try the update service again
Dinesy said:
Hello, ive had my Xperia Z a few weeks now, it has a locked bootloader which has never been unlocked, i rooted my device, flashed CWM, backed up my existing rom and then installed a new one, but i lost all my contact/system info so i restored my previous backup. It said restoring, then 'Failed to Mount /System.' I rebooted device, it just hangs on the Sony logo. The first time this happened i used the Update Service program to reinstall software and factory reset the phone fine, but now it says the battery is below 50% and it will not proceed.
When i plug the phone into the charger, the red light stays on, (Doesnt change colour) and it just hangs on the Sony logo, i cant access recovery menu either.. Anyone have any advice for me ?
Cheers
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return it, says that there is a battery failure.
Pm me
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Hows it going ? have you sorted yet, if your phone turn on then you can bring it back to life
Use flashtool to flash stock firmware,very easy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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Help please. It happened to me too.
I upgrade my firware to .67, root, dual recovery, no problem. but the problem happens when i followed this thread for deodex http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458411
"Copy the rom to your microSD
Backup any important data to your microSD
Boot into recovery and do a nandroid backup first
If you have CWM: select Wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache, go into 'mounts and storage' and select Format /system, then /data, then /cache"
Then i tried to reboot recovery, but i choose "**Back** , then it reboot and have a red LED light with a Sony logo. It just stays there, what should i do? Please help...
Hi! After reading a lot of post on the Internet, I decided to install CM11. I root the SP with TowelRoot, installed CWM and create a back up, then I wipe cache, dalvick cache, and I wipe data. Everything was working fine. Now, I install CM11 from a zip, and then Google Apps, no errors were shown. I reboot the phone, and here was the problem, it shut down, but never turn on again. Even if i push the on button, it doesn't do anything. If i push vol down while I push the turn on button, i get a green light for a second, but nothing new happens. I f I do the same, but pushing vol up button, i get a blue light.
Please, Could you help me to get my phone working again?
Ivan_0013 said:
Hi! After reading a lot of post on the Internet, I decided to install CM11. I root the SP with TowelRoot, installed CWM and create a back up, then I wipe cache, dalvick cache, and I wipe data. Everything was working fine. Now, I install CM11 from a zip, and then Google Apps, no errors were shown. I reboot the phone, and here was the problem, it shut down, but never turn on again. Even if i push the on button, it doesn't do anything. If i push vol down while I push the turn on button, i get a green light for a second, but nothing new happens. I f I do the same, but pushing vol up button, i get a blue light.
Please, Could you help me to get my phone working again?
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The ROM you flashed isn't working then. If it shows a bootlogo it means that it doesnt work but if it doesnt then it means you haven't UNLOCK you bootloader which stops installation of CM ROMs. Read the guide I created here to recover: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/general/root-ultimate-noobs-guide-to-rooting-t2845520
Furrydaus said:
The ROM you flashed isn't working then. If it shows a bootlogo it means that it doesnt work but if it doesnt then it means you haven't UNLOCK you bootloader which stops installation of CM ROMs. Read the guide I created here to recover: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/general/root-ultimate-noobs-guide-to-rooting-t2845520
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Thank for the answer, I'm gonna check the guide. No logo is shown on the screen, it is completely black. My bootloader was unlocked.
i had the same problem once, try to flash a stock ftf rom with pc companion.. keep calm and you will fix it
edit.. not with pc companion with flash tool you do it..
Ivan_0013 said:
Thank for the answer, I'm gonna check the guide. No logo is shown on the screen, it is completely black. My bootloader was unlocked.
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have you tried flashing boot img with fastboot if not try that it might help
Ivan_0013 said:
Hi! After reading a lot of post on the Internet, I decided to install CM11. I root the SP with TowelRoot, installed CWM and create a back up, then I wipe cache, dalvick cache, and I wipe data. Everything was working fine. Now, I install CM11 from a zip, and then Google Apps, no errors were shown. I reboot the phone, and here was the problem, it shut down, but never turn on again. Even if i push the on button, it doesn't do anything. If i push vol down while I push the turn on button, i get a green light for a second, but nothing new happens. I f I do the same, but pushing vol up button, i get a blue light.
Please, Could you help me to get my phone working again?
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the good news is: you're able to see thr green & blue light, you can flash stock rom via flashtool, but you'll lose all data
Problem solved
Thank you all for your help, finally I could solved the problem flashing the stock rom with FlashTool
There you go.
Unless you're having hardware issues, there's no such thing as a fully bricked Xperia SP.
Hey,I would like to get back to stock.
Rom:Crystal pa 4.4.4
Bootloader;Unlocked
Kernel:The one that came with the rom.
Device:Xperia Sp C5302
Can I directly flash the update via pc companion/or do I need to use flashtool to decrypt the files?
A detailed explanation would be appreciated.Please reply ASAP.
Thanks!
Check the link
xperiaSP1995 said:
Hey,I would like to get back to stock.
Rom:Crystal pa 4.4.4
Bootloader;Unlocked
Kernel:The one that came with the rom.
Device:Xperia Sp C5302
Can I directly flash the update via pc companion/or do I need to use flashtool to decrypt the files?
A detailed explanation would be appreciated.Please reply ASAP.
Thanks!
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You have a detailed explanation in the reply that Furrydaus made to me, at the top of the post. If you follow his guide, you will see that reparing your xperia is quite easy
Ivan_0013 said:
You have a detailed explanation in the reply that Furrydaus made to me, at the top of the post. If you follow his guide, you will see that reparing your xperia is quite easy
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Haha yes. Thanks for the compliments!
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stuck on bootloop
I did the following and now phone is just stuck in bootloop , Any and all help is welcome, just help
Unlocked the bootloader succesfully using fastboot
flashed cm11 boot.img using fastboot
installed cm11 using adb sideload
After all this, my phone got stuck in boot animation (arrow circling a head)
I was able to reboot in recovery and wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache but when trying to wipe data/ factory reset and got an error mounting message and skipped formatting.
Then i tried reflashing the zip as well reflashing the boot.img file.
Thankyou for reading and replying.
flash a new boot.img
defy313 said:
I did the following and now phone is just stuck in bootloop , Any and all help is welcome, just help
Unlocked the bootloader succesfully using fastboot
flashed cm11 boot.img using fastboot
installed cm11 using adb sideload
After all this, my phone got stuck in boot animation (arrow circling a head)
I was able to reboot in recovery and wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache but when trying to wipe data/ factory reset and got an error mounting message and skipped formatting.
Then i tried reflashing the zip as well reflashing the boot.img file.
Thankyou for reading and replying.
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I got a similar error last week. To solve it, i put the phone in fastboot mode. Then, i flash the boot.img from cm11(at least, I think that was that) using flashtool. Doing this i finish the bootloop. Then i flashed the stock rom again, and all problems were solved.
Hi Guys,
I was trying to update my Z1(C903) to Lollipop, but weirdly I wasn't able to boot into my recovery to install the pre-rooted rom. Every time i tried to enter into recovery, the phone would just vibrate and then proceed to boot the OS(I have dual recovery installed). I tried to reinstall the recovery but to no avail so I tried to flash stock FTF (14.4.A.0.157) but the process was struck at "flashing data" for a long time and I idiotically unplugged the phone after couple of hours!! And now my phone boots and i see the sony logo and next screen says "Software update failed. Connect your phone to computer and try again" And I'm unable to flash any FTF and the process still gets stuck at "flashing data".
Help me out guys as I badly need my phone for work!! Thank you!
akash 13 said:
Hi Guys,
I was trying to update my Z1(C903) to Lollipop, but weirdly I wasn't able to boot into my recovery to install the pre-rooted rom. Every time i tried to enter into recovery, the phone would just vibrate and then proceed to boot the OS(I have dual recovery installed). I tried to reinstall the recovery but to no avail so I tried to flash stock FTF (14.4.A.0.157) but the process was struck at "flashing data" for a long time and I idiotically unplugged the phone after couple of hours!! And now my phone boots and i see the sony logo and next screen says "Software update failed. Connect your phone to computer and try again" And I'm unable to flash any FTF and the process still gets stuck at "flashing data".
Help me out guys as I badly need my phone for work!! Thank you!
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Looks like bad usb cable also check drivers and install latest flashtool and disable antivirus software if still problem appears try another pc...
kathanpatel1001 said:
Looks like bad usb cable also check drivers and install latest flashtool and disable antivirus software if still problem appears try another pc...
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thanks dude...but that explains why i'm unable to flash a FTF! But I'm still perplexed why I can't enter recovery!!
akash 13 said:
thanks dude...but that explains why i'm unable to flash a FTF! But I'm still perplexed why I can't enter recovery!!
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you definitely can't enter recovery now, cause that partition would have been wiped now. try flashing again.
hello everyone!
i have a few questions. and i have done my research yet i still find no solutions so i will ask here
this is my story...
-root,unlock bootloader,flash cm12 android 5.0.1, ran cm recovery
-running fine for around 2 weeks.
-in those 2 weeks there has been times where phone drained to 0 its battery, then charged it then it was fine
-suddenly one day. charged it after it drained completely. then wont turn on.would boot up to 'sony' screen then repeatedly reboot and do the same thing again.
-could enter recovery, but when trying to reflash rom, phone would reenter boot loop
-have tried charging for days.
-have tried removing battery, same thing
-then used flashtool, relocked bootloader, reflashed stock firware, now cant get into recovery, flash successful, yet phone still cant turn on pass sony screen.
is it a battery problem?
just to add, ever since the first time it started having this problem, i could never get the phone to turn on at all without plugging it in .
Hi Jetdin
had the same problem with my XT a year ago, when a powerbank somehow "nuked" the battery-logic... After that, I had the pleasure to know what a deep-discharge feels like :-/
To revive my XT, I had to replace the Firmware... I did it this way, maybe you can try a "factory reset", maybe it already works out for you...
1. loading it (turned off) 24h with original recharger (don't try to turn it on)
(1a - if you can reboot it to save apps, data, files - do it)
2. reboot into TWRP - and do a factory reset
...and try your XT; with luck, this already solved your problem... if not:
3. get the new image of your choice - i downloaded whiteneos 12.1 - works like a charm... and copy it to an sd-card
4. after (re)loading the XT - boot into TWRP - and install the new image...
...reboot and hope this solved the problem...
Good luck!!
Edit:
that it only stops at the sony-logo sounds like "operating system not working" - maybe a "higher" OS-version will do the trick?
Thanks for the reply theunlucky.
I have tried most of those.
The cm12 was on Android 5.0.1
The stock firmware for the Xperia T only goes up to JB huhu
Jetdin said:
Thanks for the reply theunlucky.
I have tried most of those.
The cm12 was on Android 5.0.1
The stock firmware for the Xperia T only goes up to JB huhu
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you cant get pass the sony logo?
unlock your bootloader again
1. download whiteneos cm
2. extract the boot.img and flash it via fastbootmode
3. reboot
4. if you see a led hit vol + ( or vol - ) several times until the led color changes
5. now you should be in recovery... try to flash cm12.1 from whiteneo and reboot
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I can do that with a locked bootloader is it sir?
How do I relock my bootloader?or do the steps u give also unlock the bootloader?sorry for all the Qs
Hi all,
I have a big problem with my phone.
I wanted to try out Resurrection Remix on my phone.
I installed twrp-3.0.2-0-dogo.img with fastboot.
After reboot i saw the Teamwin logo and then i did a full wipe of everything, except SD Card (like i always do when i install a custom rom)
Then i installed Resurrection Remix M v.5.7.3.zip from sd and gapps, then wiped cache and pressed reboot.
No error with flashing, when the phone booted and i saw some logo's, took like 2-3 minutes and then the phone went off and started to reboot and reboot, had to take the battery off to let it stop.
Since then my phone isn't working properly, i tried to flash different kinds of stock roms with flash tool including wipe options.
No errors with flashing, but the phone still doesn't boot or it goes off after Sony logo then i leave the battery out for 10 mins or so then it starts and it looks normal, i can install aps, i can call, but the first time when i reboot my phone with this new install it's back to rebooting. I tried to leave my battery out for 10 hours but it doesn't help.
I tried to relock my bootloader and then unlock it again.
If i tried to install twrp-3.0.2-0-dogo.img it's going to reboot also, i tried airless or evomix kernel, then recovery starts but when i try to install a custom rom zip, and try to flash it my phone reboots after 5 seconds.
And now i don't know what to do anymore, so please anyone? help?
Thanks in advance!
did you try installing stock rom with flashtool ?
What was your android version when you first flash TWRP 3.0.2 recovery?If you are coming from stock lollipop then you should flash TWRP 3.0.2 (.228).Make sure you unlocked phone bootloader.Use advance clean in the recovery,select all except sd card and clean all.Then try flashing RR Rom again.Do wipe cache/Delvik after flashing RR Rom and before flashing GAPPS.
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did you try installing stock rom with flashtool ?
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Yes, i tried atleast :
C5503_10.1.1.A.1.310_GLOBAL-LTE.ftf
C5503_10.6.A.0.454_HK.ftf
C5503_10.7.A.0.228_TR.ftf
And used all wipe options.
I used Emma tool, after that i removed the battery from the phone for 48 hours, then it booted the second time. I charged the battery and i left it like this for a few hours, then i tried to reboot but it went off after 20 seconds, tried to boot again but it goes off after Sony logo.
Røbin said:
What was your android version when you first flash TWRP 3.0.2 recovery?If you are coming from stock lollipop then you should flash TWRP 3.0.2 (.228).Make sure you unlocked phone bootloader.Use advance clean in the recovery,select all except sd card and clean all.Then try flashing RR Rom again.Do wipe cache/Delvik after flashing RR Rom and before flashing GAPPS.
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My version was CM 13 (cm-13.0-20160801-UNOFFICIAL-dogo.zip) that was working very well, but before i flashed RR i did advanced cleaning and i checked everything except SD Card and USB OTG and a factory reset and after flashing pressed wipe cache/dalvik and then i rebooted.
The phone is off now without battery. This Sony doesn't have recovery, buttons aren't working and they never did, i can only flash twrp with fastboot wich makes it only boot into recovery and then i used this to flash custom roms.
I only started to flash custom roms about a month ago because someone gave me this Sony ZR, i bought a new original battery for it but when i call on speaker there is some underwater bubbling sound and i also wanted marshmallow and i hoped this may fix the bubbling sound, with CM 13 the sound was already better but didn't fix it completely.
TWRP won't let me flash anything anymore, it's starting to flash but after 5 seconds it reboots back into recovery.
Edit: Is it possible that there is still stuff in the RAM that is causing problems?
Edit: I thought i'm going to this phone another try. I installed twrp-3.0.2-0-dogo.img and it boots, also this version didn't want to boot anymore but now it does. I wiped everything, also SD Card, i checked everything is empty. Before i couldn't wipe my SD Card anymore and in Windows all files showed double and i couldn't copy files. Going to charge it first and think about what i want try to flash. Wipe cache/dalvik and then flash gapps is a good idea.
Edit: it almost charged now, when it charged i will remove the battery again for the night, i will decide later what i'm going to do.
Fuchsia said:
My version was CM 13 (cm-13.0-20160801-UNOFFICIAL-dogo.zip) that was working very well, but before i flashed RR i did advanced cleaning and i checked everything except SD Card and USB OTG and a factory reset and after flashing pressed wipe cache/dalvik and then i rebooted.
The phone is off now without battery. This Sony doesn't have recovery, buttons aren't working and they never did, i can only flash twrp with fastboot wich makes it only boot into recovery and then i used this to flash custom roms.
I only started to flash custom roms about a month ago because someone gave me this Sony ZR, i bought a new original battery for it but when i call on speaker there is some underwater bubbling sound and i also wanted marshmallow and i hoped this may fix the bubbling sound, with CM 13 the sound was already better but didn't fix it completely.
TWRP won't let me flash anything anymore, it's starting to flash but after 5 seconds it reboots back into recovery.
Edit: Is it possible that there is still stuff in the RAM that is causing problems?
Edit: I thought i'm going to this phone another try. I installed twrp-3.0.2-0-dogo.img and it boots, also this version didn't want to boot anymore but now it does. I wiped everything, also SD Card, i checked everything is empty. Before i couldn't wipe my SD Card anymore and in Windows all files showed double and i couldn't copy files. Going to charge it first and think about what i want try to flash. Wipe cache/dalvik and then flash gapps is a good idea.
Edit: it almost charged now, when it charged i will remove the battery again for the night, i will decide later what i'm going to do.
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Someone maybe played with your phone in underwater to cause bubbling sound.I don't see any hardware problem in your phone.You maybe did something wrong or anything else that your phone behaving like this.Listen,You first flash a stock rom.Lollipop would be better because you can flash flashable twrp 3.0.2(.228) via flash fire or flashify app.I once tried flashing twrp img through fastboot and it caused bootloop.So I always use flashable zip.Fastboot for emergency.And try to reformatting your system pertition.I hope this will work or you'll need expert developer to help you.Maybe Daedroza can help you if my sugg. don't work.
Røbin said:
Someone maybe played with your phone in underwater to cause bubbling sound.I don't see any hardware problem in your phone.You maybe did something wrong or anything else that your phone behaving like this.Listen,You first flash a stock rom.Lollipop would be better because you can flash flashable twrp 3.0.2(.228) via flash fire or flashify app.I once tried flashing twrp img through fastboot and it caused bootloop.So I always use flashable zip.Fastboot for emergency.And try to reformatting your system pertition.I hope this will work or you'll need expert developer to help you.Maybe Daedroza can help you if my sugg. don't work.
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The bubbling sound is a known issue with some Sony smartphones, on google i have read more stories about this problem, not only zr but also other Z models. The problem is caused by the second mic i think, if i use loudspeaker when calling and i lay the phone on the back the sound is much better. I saw on other thread about this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-zr/help/disable-mic-t3434997
On YouTube you can find many movies about this, for example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC6JbuQJ_gg
It's really annoying for the other person to hear these sounds when you are calling. They need to listen very carefully to understand you, but it's only when you call on speaker.
When i wanted to flash a custom rom for the first time i wanted to do this with apps on my phone. I rooted my phone with kingroot and used an app to check if the phone was really rooted. I installed twrp app and tried to install recovery but it gave an error. I tried to install recovery with Flashify but then it says that the recovery partition is not present. When i try to flash with Flashify it says it's going to reboot into recovery but then the the phone boots like normal. The only way for me to get a recovery on the phone is just flashing with fastboot or using flashtool. Doomlord kernel and XZDualrecovery don't boot, only twrp is working.
Fuchsia said:
The bubbling sound is a known issue with some Sony smartphones, on google i have read more stories about this problem, not only zr but also other Z models. The problem is caused by the second mic i think, if i use loudspeaker when calling and i lay the phone on the back the sound is much better. I saw on other thread about this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-zr/help/disable-mic-t3434997
On YouTube you can find many movies about this, for example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC6JbuQJ_gg
It's really annoying for the other person to hear these sounds when you are calling. They need to listen very carefully to understand you, but it's only when you call on speaker.
When i wanted to flash a custom rom for the first time i wanted to do this with apps on my phone. I rooted my phone with kingroot and used an app to check if the phone was really rooted. I installed twrp app and tried to install recovery but it gave an error. I tried to install recovery with Flashify but then it says that the recovery partition is not present. When i try to flash with Flashify it says it's going to reboot into recovery but then the the phone boots like normal. The only way for me to get a recovery on the phone is just flashing with fastboot or using flashtool. Doomlord kernel and XZDualrecovery don't boot, only twrp is working.
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First of all change the kingroot with supersu.Kingroot root access control not so stable.Download selinux mode changer to set in permissive mode.If you are at LP version,twrp app won't install recovery or support it.flash twrp3.0.2(.228) via flashify or different flashing app.selinux permissive mode will let you to go to recovery mode.By the way,xzdualrecovery is for locked bootloader and should boot without any problem.I don't know it will work on unlocked bootloader or not.So try your best what I have told and this is all I have to share from my own experience.
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First of all change the kingroot with supersu.Kingroot root access control not so stable.Download selinux mode changer to set in permissive mode.If you are at LP version,twrp app won't install recovery or support it.flash twrp3.0.2(.228) via flashify or different flashing app.selinux permissive mode will let you to go to recovery mode.By the way,xzdualrecovery is for locked bootloader and should boot without any problem.I don't know it will work on unlocked bootloader or not.So try your best what I have told and this is all I have to share from my own experience.
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I flashed the latest Lollipop and it's back to rebooting, i see the sony logo and before it says powered by android it goes off. I removed the battery again, i will try to root the phone and use selinux mode changer when it's booting. It wil take atleast 12 hours without battery before it boots.
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I flashed the latest Lollipop and it's back to rebooting, i see the sony logo and before it says powered by android it goes off. I removed the battery again, i will try to root the phone and use selinux mode changer when it's booting. It wil take atleast 12 hours without battery before it boots.
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Is there any problem with your phone?Did you experiment your phone too much?I don't get it,why after flashing stock rom via flashtool gives you bootloops if no error showed up while flashing!!Is this your battery problem?And I think so because few months ago my phone battery heavily damaged and therefor It don't charge and my phone didn't bootup but bootlooping.I first thought it was my mistake to flash rom incorrectly.So i had to flash stock rom via flashtool to go back to normal but unfortunetly PC don't recoznige my phone not even fastboot.I was worried and couldn't do anything and went to service center,they changed the battery with new one and my phone comes to life again.Mainly this was for my local charger fault.it also damaged in that day too.SO brought a orginal sony charger.But you said you brought a new battery too then how come you face bootloops.well if there is no error message shows up I can't help you with anything.Only better expert member can help you.By the way you can collect log via adeb fastboot if your phone fastboot mod work.
Here is the inst:
1. Install the Android Debug Bridge using http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html
2. Instructions on installing Android Debug Bridge are located here:
http://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android- debug-bridge-utility
3. Run the following commands:
“adb logcat -c" (This clears the logs.)
4. Reproduce the issue.
5. Then, run the following command to capture the logs in a file:
“adb logcat -d > Name_of_Log_File.txt"
maybe it will gives some clues what is happening.
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Is there any problem with your phone?Did you experiment your phone too much?I don't get it,why after flashing stock rom via flashtool gives you bootloops if no error showed up while flashing!!Is this your battery problem?And I think so because few months ago my phone battery heavily damaged and therefor It don't charge and my phone didn't bootup but bootlooping.I first thought it was my mistake to flash rom incorrectly.So i had to flash stock rom via flashtool to go back to normal but unfortunetly PC don't recoznige my phone not even fastboot.I was worried and couldn't do anything and went to service center,they changed the battery with new one and my phone comes to life again.Mainly this was for my local charger fault.it also damaged in that day too.SO brought a orginal sony charger.But you said you brought a new battery too then how come you face bootloops.well if there is no error message shows up I can't help you with anything.Only better expert member can help you.By the way you can collect log via adeb fastboot if your phone fastboot mod work.
Here is the inst:
1. Install the Android Debug Bridge using http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html
2. Instructions on installing Android Debug Bridge are located here:
http://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android- debug-bridge-utility
3. Run the following commands:
“adb logcat -c" (This clears the logs.)
4. Reproduce the issue.
5. Then, run the following command to capture the logs in a file:
“adb logcat -d > Name_of_Log_File.txt"
maybe it will gives some clues what is happening.
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I tried my old battery and it boots, already booted up 3x times. I never thought it maybe the battery because it's only 2 months old. Thanks so much for your help.
I tried to install recovery with selinux permissive mode and flashify but i stil can't install recovery.
It says: Partition not found, your recovery partition couldn't be found. You won't be able to flash recovery images. You can stil flash zip files.
I don't think it's possible to have recovery on this phone, atleast not the normal way.
Edit: I flashed RR and it's working fine. I'm so happy it's working again, i never really used this old battery but i think it's not so bad at all. I only lost 8% battery with flashing and booting RR. I never really thought it was the battery because it was charging normal, i used it for 2 months or something without problems.
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I tried my old battery and it boots, already booted up 3x times. I never thought it maybe the battery because it's only 2 months old. Thanks so much for your help.
I tried to install recovery with selinux permissive mode and flashify but i stil can't install recovery.
It says: Partition not found, your recovery partition couldn't be found. You won't be able to flash recovery images. You can stil flash zip files.
I don't think it's possible to have recovery on this phone, atleast not the normal way.
Edit: I flashed RR and it's working fine. I'm so happy it's working again, i never really used this old battery but i think it's not so bad at all. I only lost 8% battery with flashing and booting RR. I never really thought it was the battery because it was charging normal, i used it for 2 months or something without problems.
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If it was a battery problem then change it or carefully use it.And the error you are facing is because the latest flashify has some bugs.But now as you are already using RR MM rom.You can download twrp app and use this app to install recovery.
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If it was a battery problem then change it or carefully use it.And the error you are facing is because the latest flashify has some bugs.But now as you are already using RR MM rom.You can download twrp app and use this app to install recovery.
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I tried to install recovery, flashify hangs all the time, twrp app gives an error when i try to install recovery and flashfire says there is no partition for this image. I thought i'll do a factory reset in RR and when the phone rebooted i saw twrp. I tried with pressing the buttons when booting but no luck. I used reboot into recovery option and it worked. This is the first custom rom that gave my phone recovery.
I will throw the battery away and use the old battery, i can always buy a new one later.
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I tried to install recovery, flashify hangs all the time, twrp app gives an error when i try to install recovery and flashfire says there is no partition for this image. I thought i'll do a factory reset in RR and when the phone rebooted i saw twrp. I tried with pressing the buttons when booting but no luck. I used reboot into recovery option and it worked. This is the first custom rom that gave my phone recovery.
I will throw the battery away and use the old battery, i can always buy a new one later.
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OH!So that the old recovery occupied all the recovery partition space that you are unable to install twrp recovery.But old recovery should be replaced by new recovery,that's strange.well I don't know how did this happen but don't use fastboot to install recovery or anything else,It's for emergency.I'm not fully familiar with fastboot though,I tried once before and caused trouble. I hope your troubles are gone now.
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OH!So that the old recovery occupied all the recovery partition space that you are unable to install twrp recovery.But old recovery should be replaced by new recovery,that's strange.well I don't know how did this happen but don't use fastboot to install recovery or anything else,It's for emergency.I'm not fully familiar with fastboot though,I tried once before and caused trouble. I hope your troubles are gone now.
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My phone don't have any partition recovery, i tried 100x times with stock rom to boot recovery, with buttons, with apps that boot in recovery. I do have recovery with RR rom, but it's not in the recovery partition. I tried Tesla, CM 13, XOSP but still no recovery. I tried to boot recovery with all roms, but it doesn't matter. It's fine now, been playing a bit with RR and it's a nice rom. Thank you for helping.