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[SOLVED] Unbrick c5303 possible?

Hey Folks,
Yesterday I came accross a new firmware for my C5303 (Stock) Rom. Problem was, something went fishy on my computer and the upgrade process went south midways.
Probelm being: I have neither rooted, nor unlocked the bootloader.
Is there a way to unbrick? Unfortunatelly I have learned, that appart from other SONY devices, the SP is not so peachy when it comes to custom roms.
Current state:
The device is not recogniced by the flash tool of Sony, or the suite.
Could someone point fingers where to look for a solution?

You will have to flash an FTF file using "flashtool".
A search on this forum will surely point you in the right direction.
There are already plenty of guides.
Good luck!

kevke said:
Hey Folks,
Yesterday I came accross a new firmware for my C5303 (Stock) Rom. Problem was, something went fishy on my computer and the upgrade process went south midways.
Probelm being: I have neither rooted, nor unlocked the bootloader.
Is there a way to unbrick? Unfortunatelly I have learned, that appart from other SONY devices, the SP is not so peachy when it comes to custom roms.
Current state:
The device is not recogniced by the flash tool of Sony, or the suite.
Could someone point fingers where to look for a solution?
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I bricked mine yesterday at 11 pm,couldnt sleep right cause of the panic. xD
My C5303 has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER too,and I was stuck at the SONY logo.
I downloaded Flashtool.
I installed Flashtool.
This procedure is neccessary in order to install fastboot/flashmode/adb drivers.If you already did it,skip it.
If ur on windows 8,move ur mouse coursor to top right of the screen,a toolbar will appear.
Then click SETTINGS.Then click CHANGE PC SETTINGS.When it opens,select UPDATE & RECOVERY.Select RECOVERY.Select ADVANCED STARTUP.When it reboots,you will see a blue background and an option,i think it is TROUBLESHOOT,anyways,look for DISABLE DRIVER SIGNATURE VERIFICATION.But as I remember,i was put with a choice of selecting a number,and i pressed 7-DISABLE DRIVER VERIFICATION.
The PC will boot like nothing is changed,but now u can install the drivers.
Go to Flashtool/drivers and open the installation program
Select "Flashmode drivers","fastboot drivers" and "common drivers for Viskan board(these are the ADB drivers ONLY for the Xperia SP)"
The PC will ask you to allow the driver installation,allow all of them.Reboot ur pc again,and connect ur phone in flashmode for the pc to link the flashmode drivers to ur Xperia SP,then u can begin.
Download this firmware FROM THIS LINK
http://www.xperiadownload.cz/phocadownload/userupload/download/2013/SP/C5303_12.1.A.1.205_CE.rar
extract the ftf file with any rar program,then move the .ftf file to the FIRMWARE folder in the directory where flashtool is installed,mine is C:/Flashtool.move the .ftf file into (DRIVE):/Flashtool/firmwares
Open Flashtool,select Flash with Flashmode,wait for the program to say that u can connect ur xperia sp with the PC.To enter Flashmode hold the Volume DOWN button while connecting the phone to the PC.
I reccommend using the SONY cable,as i have a feeling it is the best one for these things.
Let Fashtool flash everything,do not touch the device at all until the Flashtool allows you to do so.

Here mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/general/root-ultimate-noobs-guide-to-rooting-t2845520

Thanks for all the answers so far...
I figured, taht in the flashtool the firmware for the device is not listet, although it is in the respektive directory. am I blind, or am I missing something?
It however does offer a X10 installation, what ever that is, when it is at home

Look for an FTF file on this forum.
Make sure you download and flash the correct one!

kevke said:
Thanks for all the answers so far...
I figured, taht in the flashtool the firmware for the device is not listet, although it is in the respektive directory. am I blind, or am I missing something?
It however does offer a X10 installation, what ever that is, when it is at home
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I have found this source: http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/37-sony-xperia-sp-c5303
It is recognised by the flash tool and therefore, I believe it works well... I'll keep you folks postet... FINGERS CROSSED

Okay folks, you can uncross your fingers... Thanks to all of you, the call is back to life!

[Q] Software reinstall via PC Companion.

I try to reinstall my software at xperia zr via pc companion and it shows me this message,''THERE IS NO SOFTWARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR PHONE'',i have rooted my phone,is this a promblem,because i had contact with sony support and said to me that if i cant repair my phone via pc companion there is a damage in my phone.Any suggestions.Please help me,thank you.

flashtool can save your day
Da1Li5oS said:
I try to reinstall my software at xperia zr via pc companion and it shows me this message,''THERE IS NO SOFTWARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR PHONE'',i have rooted my phone,is this a promblem,because i had contact with sony support and said to me that if i cant repair my phone via pc companion there is a damage in my phone.Any suggestions.Please help me,thank you.
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Try using flashtool to flash a FTF. The kernel will be reinstalled and this is very likely to fix your phone.

And where can i find my original kernel for 4.4.2 kitkat for xperia zr?Thank you.
paulson881 said:
Try using flashtool to flash a FTF. The kernel will be reinstalled and this is very likely to fix your phone.
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Basically i want my phone looks like when i bought it.Because i have rooted and deleted some important applications.This solution will make my phone like a new one?

Da1Li5oS said:
Basically i want my phone looks like when i bought it.Because i have rooted and deleted some important applications.This solution will make my phone like a new one?
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yes. use flashtool and ftf of your choice. 4.3 or 4.4.2. your phone will look like out the box

sourabhp said:
yes. use flashtool and ftf of your choice. 4.3 or 4.4.2. your phone will look like out the box
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There is any place where i can find the original 4.4.2 kernel for c5503 xperia zr?Also and im sorry that be annoying,my device rooting status says that ''bootloader unlock allowed:NO''.IS THAT THE PROMBLEM WHICH NOT ALLOWED ME TO REPAIR MY PHONE VIA PC COMPANION?

Da1Li5oS said:
There is any place where i can find the original 4.4.2 kernel for c5503 xperia zr?Also and im sorry that be annoying,my device rooting status says that ''bootloader unlock allowed:NO''.IS THAT THE PROMBLEM WHICH NOT ALLOWED ME TO REPAIR MY PHONE VIA PC COMPANION?
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Nope, that means u cant unlock bootloader.. If u want to repair ur phone then use Sony Update Service instead of PC Companion.. Or search & download 4.4.2 firmware ftf file & flash it using flashtool...

Samak said:
Nope, that means u cant unlock bootloader.. If u want to repair ur phone then use Sony Update Service instead of PC Companion.. Or search & download 4.4.2 firmware ftf file & flash it using flashtool...
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My original promblem is that i cant proceed to software reinstall via pc companion and not even update service.I get a message that says ''there is no available software for your phone.Why this happens can you answer me please?

Da1Li5oS said:
My original promblem is that i cant proceed to software reinstall via pc companion and not even update service.I get a message that says ''there is no available software for your phone.Why this happens can you answer me please?
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Coz, u have the latest firmware installed on ur phone.. After that msg click on the "repair ur phone software/ reinstall ur phone software" & PCC or SUS will start repairing ur phone..
Sent from my Xperia ZR using Tapatalk

Samak said:
Coz, u have the latest firmware installed on ur phone.. After that msg click on the "repair ur phone software/ reinstall ur phone software" & PCC or SUS will start repairing ur phone..
Sent from my Xperia ZR using Tapatalk
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Of course and i choose the message repair.But the promblem is still the same,i told you i got this message by both softwares,
PROMBLEM:
THERE IS NO AVAILABLE SOFTWARE FOR YOUR DEVICE.
DETAILS:
THE UPDATE SERVICE OF SONY DOENST HAVE SOFTWARE FOR YOUR DEVICE.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
TRY AGAIN LATER.
I have try ''million'' always choosing repair option but still the same promblem.Any further help?Thank you.

Thats weird.. Did u tried to reinstall pcc & sus?

it seems u have not tried using flashtool and ftf file yet

Samak said:
Thats weird.. Did u tried to reinstall pcc & sus?
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Like 5 times brother,both of softwares.I know that i can flash the kernel via Flashtool,but why the softwares cant help me?This is my promblem.Is a promblem that i bought the phone from a store ay hong kong via ebay?

sourabhp said:
it seems u have not tried using flashtool and ftf file yet
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No brother i did it and everything went allright.But still i cant repair my phone with the original way.Thats my promblem and i want to find a solution for this,because is like sony doesnt recognise my phone.

Da1Li5oS said:
No brother i did it and everything went allright.But still i cant repair my phone with the original way.Thats my promblem and i want to find a solution for this,because is like sony doesnt recognise my phone.
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So what u r saying is that the PCC is not recognizing your phone when connected and thats why u r not able to repair it.
can u post a screenshot of it?
Have u tried posting this question on talk.sonymobile.com forum? may b someone from Sony support find solution for it.

sourabhp said:
So what u r saying is that the PCC is not recognizing your phone when connected and thats why u r not able to repair it.
can u post a screenshot of it?
Have u tried posting this question on talk.sonymobile.com forum? may b someone from Sony support find solution for it.
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I didnt meant that sony shows me a message that says we dont recognize your device,the original message that i get from pc companion is this http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-S-SL-acro-S/cannot-repair-from-pc-companion/td-p/506961.My phone is Xperia ZR and i run 4.4.2 kitkat.Maybe this version is not available for the time at Europe,have you any information about this?

sourabhp said:
So what u r saying is that the PCC is not recognizing your phone when connected and thats why u r not able to repair it.
can u post a screenshot of it?
Have u tried posting this question on talk.sonymobile.com forum? may b someone from Sony support find solution for it.
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I search at internet and i find that 4.4.2 for c5503 was only released at nordic countris hong kong and taiwan.So i find the nordic version i install it with flashtool and then i tried again to repair my phone via pc companion,before his in the installation of pc companion i select as country region Sweden which is one of the nordic countries,but still i get the same message fro pc companion and i cant repair my phone with the original way.Maybe sony doesnt released yet 4.4.2 kitkat for Greece,because i think that however which sony gives you the right in the installation of pc companion to choose the country region automatiically spots you and select the rights that you have over your device.If im wrong at my thoughts let me know.Thank you,im waiting for your answers.

Da1Li5oS said:
I search at internet and i find that 4.4.2 for c5503 was only released at nordic countris hong kong and taiwan.So i find the nordic version i install it with flashtool and then i tried again to repair my phone via pc companion,before his in the installation of pc companion i select as country region Sweden which is one of the nordic countries,but still i get the same message fro pc companion and i cant repair my phone with the original way.Maybe sony doesnt released yet 4.4.2 kitkat for Greece,because i think that however which sony gives you the right in the installation of pc companion to choose the country region automatiically spots you and select the rights that you have over your device.If im wrong at my thoughts let me know.Thank you,im waiting for your answers.
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may b u r right. Sony would have not released software for your region yet.
I searched in Xperia firmware checker tool by IaguCool ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142)
I select Xperia ZR 5503 in left side panel, then i see list of available versions. In that I saw 1274-1395 Nordic combined 10.5.A.0.230/R2D. On extreme right side u have download links.

sourabhp said:
may b u r right. Sony would have not released software for your region yet.
I searched in Xperia firmware checker tool by IaguCool ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142)
I select Xperia ZR 5503 in left side panel, then i see list of available versions. In that I saw 1274-1395 Nordic combined 10.5.A.0.230/R2D. On extreme right side u have download links.
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Ok then,the promblem will remain unsolved but at least we find the reason,and how to use flafhtool to skip it .Thanks for your help and your cooperation.

sourabhp said:
may b u r right. Sony would have not released software for your region yet.
I searched in Xperia firmware checker tool by IaguCool ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142)
I select Xperia ZR 5503 in left side panel, then i see list of available versions. In that I saw 1274-1395 Nordic combined 10.5.A.0.230/R2D. On extreme right side u have download links.
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Did you know maybe what means r3d or r2d at firmwares?And also that files from the program that you recommend me are not ftf right?

Da1Li5oS said:
Did you know maybe what means r3d or r2d at firmwares?And also that files from the program that you recommend me are not ftf right?
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The tool is an exe file which checks the firmwares for most Xperia phones and gives latest ftf files for download. r2d and r3d are just different versions of same build. nothing much changed except a line in build.prop

Xperia Z4- Phone Won't Boot After Using Flash Tool

SoftBrick'ed?
Hi guys, I have big problem, just want to unbrand my software, and when I was doing that, my flashtool stucked on file modem.sin for about 1h, now I can't turn on my phone, when i do that i just see an information about unsuccessful update. Can someone help me please ;/ ?

kotrea said:
Hi guys, I have big problem, just want to unbrand my software, and when I was doing that, my flashtool stucked on file modem.sin for about 1h, now I can't turn on my phone, when i do that i just see an information about unsuccessful update. Can someone help me please ;/ ?
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Use Sony pc companion.
Follow the steps in the repair section. That should fix it.... You prolly flashed via flashtool without enabling unknown sources and maybe without USB debugging.
Sent from my E6533 using XDA Free mobile app

When I plug the phone by usb. It starts in flashmode, but my PC Companion don't see phone. What should I do?

Had the same problem, repair with PC Companion worjed for me. As I remember I went to Software Updates and somewhere there is a link to 'Repair your Phone'. As I'm not at home, I can't look after the exact steps, but should be easy to find (or search after 'PC Companion repair phone' ). After this simply follow the steps shown by PC Companion.

huh guys, thanks. It works, everything i need to do was choose repair option with unpluged phone. Thanks for help

kotrea said:
huh guys, thanks. It works, everything i need to do was choose repair option with unpluged phone. Thanks for help
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You're welcome.
Sent from my E6533 using XDA Free mobile app

This has happened to me a few times. I've had a couple of failed flashes. Just reflash and it's usually ok. I think the Sony drivers are a little flaky.

Hi ,
I am trying to give your answer and you should search into the net .

Hi,
I am a new member here Thats why same condition to me.so i will try my level best to get answer.

If you're using the firmwares from this link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/ftf-stock-rom-e6553-sov31-402so-03g-t3136161) then you use should the version of flashtool in that Google Drive folder (0.9.18.6). Using the newer 0.9.19.1 gave me the same stuck on modem.sin problems.

Marshmallow flashtool problem

Few days ago I installed concept marshmallow.Until installation,flashtool couldnt recognize my phone.It says install drivers but I installed it many times but nothing has changed.Now I want to back to older roms.How can ı solve recognizing problem or how ı can install another rom without flashtool ?

Try to use Sony PC Companion and repair your phone via "Support Zone". It may downgrade your phone to 5.1.1 so it's again recognized by Flashtool.

BarajaVLC said:
Try to use Sony PC Companion and repair your phone via "Support Zone". It may downgrade your phone to 5.1.1 so it's again recognized by Flashtool.
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Problem has been solved with different way.Thanks

Please share solution.

ftf file doesn't show in flashtool

Hello guys. Need help here.
I have D5833 and want to upgrade/root my phone. Downloaded required ftf file, installed latest flashtool on 32bit win7 laptop, and also latest java. Ofc all necessary drivers are installed and xperia companion.
Put the ftf file in /.firmwares folder but in flashtool it showed nothing. Tried another ftf but nothing. I've also tried uninstalled and reinstalled flashtool and still nothing.
I've tried searching the forum and also googling much for the answer but no solution found.
What did I miss here?
Any reply and any help is much appreciated.

b4b4.4l1 said:
Hello guys. Need help here.
I have D5833 and want to upgrade/root my phone. Downloaded required ftf file, installed latest flashtool on 32bit win7 laptop, and also latest java. Ofc all necessary drivers are installed and xperia companion.
Put the ftf file in /.firmwares folder but in flashtool it showed nothing. Tried another ftf but nothing. I've also tried uninstalled and reinstalled flashtool and still nothing.
I've tried searching the forum and also googling much for the answer but no solution found.
What did I miss here?
Any reply and any help is much appreciated.
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Hi!
The Firmwares folder is located in the C:\Users\yourusernamehere\.flasthtool\firmwares. Have you put it there? If Yes and its still not detected, try using an older version of Flashtool ( 0.9.11 ) works well.
Good luck!

Ok, so older version of flashtool really does works. Downloaded and used 0.9.18.6.
Something with the latest version, huh?
Thanks for the reply

you can try set the link manually

Problem solved flashing z3compact
Revontheus said:
Hi!
The Firmwares folder is located in the C:\Users\yourusernamehere\.flasthtool\firmwares. Have you put it there? If Yes and its still not detected, try using an older version of Flashtool ( 0.9.11 ) works well.
Good luck!
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Thank you so much, it did helped me as well

https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/guide-newbshow-to-291-mm-z3clocked-t3536395
Check out my guide, its really user friendly and theres everything explained and all links are provided.