Hi guys, got a slight problem with entering fastboot mode. I hold the volume-up key and connect me USB cable but rather than getting the noise verifying it's been connected ok, I get that dull sound it makes when it hasn't worked. It won't even let me install the drivers and in device manager it comes up as "S1boot Fastboot" for a few seconds before then going into battery charging mode. I downloaded the Android SDK latest and replaced the USB driver INF file with the one sony give you but it didn't work so reversed back to the other driver the SDK manager installs and that didn't work either.
I've been through the tutorials and even tried to update the driver in device manager in the few seconds it stays there but that didn't work either! USB debugging is enabled too!
Please help, I'm not a noob and have done fastboot booting before and yes for those who may ask have already checked to make sure the bootloader can be unlocked and yes it can also the phone is NOT branded and is unlocked to all networks.
Any help will be appreciated, thanks!
Dave.
Are you on Windows 8? Using USB 3.0?
"As your flesh bears the sigil....your name is that....of a recusant."
First be sure you're using a 2.0 usb port, if this is ok maybe it's a windows 8 driver problem, so you should try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2170114. It works for me
For also fastboot and flashmode come for 5 Sec. So Make sure you prepare the file and attach the device to fastboot or flashmode when it is asked.
Still problems
I'm still working on a 2012 laptop with Windows 7 Premium installed. It's fully up to date and all the drivers are installed properly I just don't get it, I've tried everything and it's still making the noise as if it won't connect. I don't know what to do to be honest. Also yes it is USB 2.0.
darkdemon32 said:
I'm still working on a 2012 laptop with Windows 7 Premium installed. It's fully up to date and all the drivers are installed properly I just don't get it, I've tried everything and it's still making the noise as if it won't connect. I don't know what to do to be honest. Also yes it is USB 2.0.
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Hmm...how many USB ports are being used when you're flashing the phone?
"你看到了没? 爱让我流胆怯的泪..."
"Have you seen it? Love has made me cry cowardly tears..."
Fastboot with Xperia XP
I have the same problem, can't get it to fastboot mode.
Tried the Windows 8 zith USB 2, and also on XP machine where I was succesfully used it for a Xperia U.
Dump Windows..
Opensource rules!!! I switch on a VM with Windows only when I need Photohshop. Otw, Ubuntu and openSUSE FTW!!
sarkar1990 said:
Dump Windows..
Opensource rules!!! I switch on a VM with Windows only when I need Photohshop. Otw, Ubuntu and openSUSE FTW!!
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Opensource forever)))
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same problem...
m having same kind of problem i was trying to flash boot img from cm 11 but fast boot isnt recognizing my device any more.my sp is rooted bootloader unlocked.fast boot was recognizing it yesterday.please tell me what to do
What I did was use a Windows XP machine.
Couldn't get it to work on my Windows 7/8, because of the restrictions in driver signatures.
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fastboot
darkdemon32 said:
Hi guys, got a slight problem with entering fastboot mode. I hold the volume-up key and connect me USB cable but rather than getting the noise verifying it's been connected ok, I get that dull sound it makes when it hasn't worked. It won't even let me install the drivers and in device manager it comes up as "S1boot Fastboot" for a few seconds before then going into battery charging mode. .
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I have a similar problem. the power light lights up blue then passes into the phone starts loading mode
Sorry for bad English
The updated version (09.14) don't work properly. It doesn't enable me to go to Flashmode. Uninstalled and used the previous version and it worked as it should, no issues entering Flashmode.
i might have actually found the solution. im on the 4.3fw build version 12.1.a.1.201... in my case, my pc will automatically install the drivers for mass storage giving me no chance to update the driver to the one from sony.
you need to do step 9. and 10. if you havent done so from http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
what i did was allow developer settings and allow debugging via usb.
plug in and attempt to go in to fastboot and obviously it'll fail.
go to device manager. (control panel->hardware and sound->device manager) quickly scroll down go to other devices. you will see s1fastboot (or something like that) if you're quick enough, if not, in my case, the phone will go in to charging mode.
what i did was to disable xperia sp mass storage from disk drives category too.
right click on it and select update driver software and you will select the file you've unzipped (following step 9 and 10 sony's instructions).
after it has finished updating, unplug your usb and attempt to enter fastboot, it should work.
PS: im no expert, this solution might be out there somewhere already or it could just be a great coincidence. some of these steps might not be useful even.
Had this problem and found a funny solution: I switched my cable and the port I was using. Both Ubuntu and Windoze 7 failed on both fastboot and flash mode, even though in both the phone would charge. I grabbed a spare micro USB cable and plugged it into the front of the PC; voila. Now the phone is rooted and running the latest CM.
Need a final solution for this problem
I don't know what to do!!! The problem is this, very similar to the others mentioned above,: When i conect my xperia sp to fastboot mode, pressing volume up while plugging in usb cable, the phone led turns to blue for few seconds and than it just turns to red showing on the screen the battery image( normal charging mode)...... I' m using windows xp and a rooted xperia sp whit cm11 (for locked bootloader obviously). Just two last things:
the phone can be unlocked( I checked it) and fastboot worked the same as now with stock xperia sp firmware.
Please i need a final and a certain solution for this problem!!!
i'll be very thankful to anyone who give me a hand!!!!
TheTras said:
I don't know what to do!!! The problem is this, very similar to the others mentioned above,: When i conect my xperia sp to fastboot mode, pressing volume up while plugging in usb cable, the phone led turns to blue for few seconds and than it just turns to red showing on the screen the battery image( normal charging mode)...... I' m using windows xp and a rooted xperia sp whit cm11 (for locked bootloader obviously). Just two last things:
the phone can be unlocked( I checked it) and fastboot worked the same as now with stock xperia sp firmware.
Please i need a final and a certain solution for this problem!!!
i'll be very thankful to anyone who give me a hand!!!!
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Are you trying to unlock your phone?
Have you installed device specific/fastboot/flashmode drivers via FlashTool? If you are on Windows 8/8.1, you need to disable driver verification to get it done.
Alternatively if you just wanna unlock your bootloader, you can use the BLU option in FlashTool. Again all drivers will need to be properly installed for your phone to be detected correctly.
You say you had the same problem with stock firmware which means you probably haven't setup adb/fastboot properly on your PC. Does your phone get detected correctly in Device Manager? Have you tried installing drivers via Device Manager?
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So the solution is installing flashtool and installato drivers via Emma?? Thanks forma the attention!!
TheTras said:
So the solution is installing flashtool and installato drivers via Emma?? Thanks forma the attention!!
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I meant install drivers via FlashTool. Go to C:\Flashtool\drivers or wherever you have installed Flashtool and run the Flashtool-drivers.exe.
Select flashmode drivers, fastboot drivers and common drivers viskan board (SP drivers) and install them. Like I said if you are on Win 8/8.1, you will have to disable driver signature enforcement. Just look it up in YouTube and follow a tutorial.
Related
I recently flashed DooMKernel for my Xperia SP via fastboot. After that, I flashed the kernel (only kernel) of the stock 12.0.A.2.254 via flashmode. However, after that, both fastboot and flashmode are not working on my device. When I hold either the volume up/down button when I plug my phone into my computer, the notification light turns blue/green for a while before turning red for a while and booting normally. I have already installed the fastboot and flashmode drivers successfully and I recently upgraded to Windows 8.1 x64. What can I do to fix this?
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I recently flashed DooMKernel for my Xperia SP via fastboot. After that, I flashed the kernel (only kernel) of the stock 12.0.A.2.254 via flashmode. However, after that, both fastboot and flashmode are not working on my device. When I hold either the volume up/down button when I plug my phone into my computer, the notification light turns blue/green for a while before turning red for a while and booting normally. I have already installed the fastboot and flashmode drivers successfully and I recently upgraded to Windows 8.1 x64. What can I do to fix this?
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The funny thing is that it actually does turn blue/green. That goes to show that it's working, it's just that after a certain time of being in that mode, if there are no detectable data transfers, it will restart.
Also, have you disabled driver signature verification and test signing on Windows 8?
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As CallMeVentus said it works but then reboots. If you're using flashtool you can first select the firmware to flash and when you start it will ask for you to plug your phone in flashmode. Do it and it should directly copy the files, so your phone will stay in the right mode.
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CallMeVentus, I have already disabled driver signature enforcement in Windows 8.1 and have reinstalled the flashtool drivers three to four times already. When I plug the phone in fastboot or flashmode, Windows tells me "USB device not recognized". However, when I plug it in as MTP, it detects the device normally. I have used many different USB cables and the problem still persists. Does it have anything to do with my recent upgrade to Windows 8.1?
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CallMeVentus, I have already disabled driver signature enforcement in Windows 8.1 and have reinstalled the flashtool drivers three to four times already. When I plug the phone in fastboot or flashmode, Windows tells me "USB device not recognized". However, when I plug it in as MTP, it detects the device normally. I have used many different USB cables and the problem still persists. Does it have anything to do with my recent upgrade to Windows 8.1?
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The problem come from USB controller ò Windows 8.1
Did you try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44288852&postcount=24
Hey guys,
long story short: I flashed my device and now my pc wont recognise the usb-connection between my phone and computer. The hardware-manager describes as if the phone cant tell the computer that it is a z3 compact.
Errormessage: Unknown USB-device (Cannot get the device description)
*something like that*
what I did to troubleshoot:
- reflash the device with firmeware: A.1.264 (without this strange script)
- reflash the device with the concept preview (without this strange script)
- installed PC Companion from Sony
- Linux cant see the phone, but can flash it
- USB-Debugging wont work as well
Nothing worked for me so far. Anyone an idea what to do?
thanks in advance
Nummer35 said:
Hey guys,
long story short: I flashed my device and now my pc wont recognise the usb-connection between my phone and computer. The hardware-manager describes as if the phone cant tell the computer that it is a z3 compact.
Errormessage: Unknown USB-device (Cannot get the device description)
*something like that*
what I did to troubleshoot:
- reflash the device with firmeware: A.1.264 (without this strange script)
- reflash the device with the concept preview (without this strange script)
- installed PC Companion from Sony
- Linux cant see the phone, but can flash it
- USB-Debugging wont work as well
Nothing worked for me so far. Anyone an idea what to do?
thanks in advance
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I tried a fresh install of windows 10 and flashed the official 6.0.1 update fia .zip
NOTHING HELPED any ideas?
Nummer35 said:
NOTHING HELPED any ideas?
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Some roms come with the usb functions disabled, removed as bloatware. So it's possible the first rom you tried didn't have the usb functions installed.
Do you have the correct drivers
Presumably flashtool can see your phone and it's still charging, so I'm sure the hardware is ok.
Did you try a repair with PC companion?
Do you have a different usb lead you can try?
Didgesteve said:
Some roms come with the usb functions disabled, removed as bloatware. So it's possible the first rom you tried didn't have the usb functions installed.
Do you have the correct drivers
Presumably flashtool can see your phone and it's still charging, so I'm sure the hardware is ok.
Did you try a repair with PC companion?
Do you have a different usb lead you can try?
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Hey,
thanks for your answere. I found a "solution" to connect the phone via fastboot to the pc and with this I could do a complete reset with the PCC. When the phone is booted however I get the same error message over and over again: Cant get a device description!
Maybe you can look up the specific driver which is used in the device-manager so I can force windows to use this one?
Nummer35 said:
Hey,
thanks for your answere. I found a "solution" to connect the phone via fastboot to the pc and with this I could do a complete reset with the PCC. When the phone is booted however I get the same error message over and over again: Cant get a device description!
Maybe you can look up the specific driver which is used in the device-manager so I can force windows to use this one?
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Did you install the ADB drivers that come with flashtool? Look in the install folder for a folder called 'drivers' run the exe in there and tik the fist two and then Z3c.
Yep, all three unsigned drivers.
Hello to all,
I would like to install a custom ROM but unfortunately my phone doesn't want to enter in flash mode! Once switched off, I plug it to my computer while keeping vol down button pressed but instead of entering in flash mode, it displays the battery charging icon.
I hard reset the phone but the problem still remains. Any idea.
Thanks, have a nice day!
My guess is either the USB cable (did you use the OEM cable?) or the drivers (does windows recognize your phone?). Removing the SD card or first entering recovery were suggested earlier (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/help/update-volume-connect-doesnt-t2613733). But more experiences Z3c owners may have better ideas...
Kholargol said:
Hello to all,
I would like to install a custom ROM but unfortunately my phone doesn't want to enter in flash mode! Once switched off, I plug it to my computer while keeping vol down button pressed but instead of entering in flash mode, it displays the battery charging icon.
I hard reset the phone but the problem still remains. Any idea.
Thanks, have a nice day!
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Using flashtool:
Turn phone off completely.
Start flashtool, choose flashmode and choose which firmware you are going to use. Tick Exclude TA.. Click on flash.
It will start preparing the build and after a few seconds it will ask you to connect the phone.
Plug the phone in while holding volume down, as soon as flashtool starts doing something, you can let go.
If you don't know how to use flashtool then I urge caution, Sony's aren't like flashing a Samsung, it is actually possible to brick your phone with flashtool. There are lots of questions on 'how do I fix my phone?' in this Q&A thread from people who didn't read up on what they were doing.
Recommend you read bilboa1's great guide on what to do, starting with backing up your TA partition..
Thanks for your answers but I think the mini usb from my phone must be dead.
About Flashtool, I can't use it because I can't go into Flash mode! Moreover, my phone is not recognized by windows. I tried with several usb cables and computers when I plug it, I don't have any MTP or PTP choice, it can only charge..
On Windows 10, devices is not recognized and Window 7 see it as a 5880!
And I tried to remove SD and SIM cards..
Kholargol said:
Thanks for your answers but I think the mini usb from my phone must be dead.
About Flashtool, I can't use it because I can't go into Flash mode! Moreover, my phone is not recognized by windows. I tried with several usb cables and computers when I plug it, I don't have any MTP or PTP choice, it can only charge..
On Windows 10, devices is not recognized and Window 7 see it as a 5880!
And I tried to remove SD and SIM cards..
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If the USB lead was dead you wouldn't get the charging icon on your phone.
Have you installed the Sony drivers.
You also need to run exe in the Drivers folder within Flashtool, to make sure you have correct flashomde drivers available. Installing these drivers is very difficult in Windows 10 and it require restarting the machine in safe mode, and going into the advanced settings to disable driver signature checking, this how to video is for windows 8, but you'll get the idea
Have you installed ADB?
Sonys PC Companion should set you up with the correct connection to your PC
Have you tried other USB cables?
Didgesteve said:
If the USB lead was dead you wouldn't get the charging icon on your phone.
Have you installed the Sony drivers.
You also need to run exe in the Drivers folder within Flashtool, to make sure you have correct flashomde drivers available. Installing these drivers is very difficult in Windows 10 and it require restarting the machine in safe mode, and going into the advanced settings to disable driver signature checking, this how to video is for windows 8, but you'll get the idea
Have you installed ADB?
Sonys PC Companion should set you up with the correct connection to your PC
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Yes, I've installed PC Companion, adb drivers but nothing appears when I use command "adb devices". I've also installed flashtools drivers but deactivating drivers signatures in Windows. But when I try to flash, flashtool ask me to turn my device in flash mode (switch off then volume down + power) but I can't do that.
I've tried several usb cables. Some are charging my devices, some are aren't but none of them allows me to data transfer!
I've also tried to force MTP or PTP usb transfer in developper option, it doesn't work more..
Kholargol said:
Yes, I've installed PC Companion, adb drivers but nothing appears when I use command "adb devices". I've also installed flashtools drivers but deactivating drivers signatures in Windows. But when I try to flash, flashtool ask me to turn my device in flash mode (switch off then volume down + power) but I can't do that.
I've tried several usb cables. Some are charging my devices, some are aren't but none of them allows me to data transfer!
I've also tried to force MTP or PTP usb transfer in developper option, it doesn't work more..
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Do you have any warranty on your phone, you could be right that the usb socket is damaged somehow, but it's strange that you can still get a charge through it.
Your only chance at moving to a custom rom change is flashfire
This should let you flash a rom without recovery.
Edit: Flashmode is just holding down just - volume button, not volume+power
Obviously your chances of rescuing a failed install are going to almost zero without recovery and flashtool, so be very very careful about what you try and flash in flashfire. Read up completely that the rom you want to flash is going to work pushed on top of whatever you are running at the moment.
For anyone who might be interested, sometimes you have to try a USB 2.0 port or just a different port. I had the same problem while using a usb 3 port, switched to 2.0 worked like a charm.
Try to open the back of the phone and removing/unplugging the battery wait 5 seconds and then put it in again. Then try holding down the volume down button while you connect a usb cable.
sir i have sony e3 dual and wanted to flash a custom rom . i connected it to pc but a
Ertert24 said:
Try to open the back of the phone and removing/unplugging the battery wait 5 seconds and then put it in again. Then try holding down the volume down button while you connect a usb cable.
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sir i have sony e3 dual and wanted to flash a custom rom . i connected it to pc but after the original firmware was deleted i got to know that my phone volume down button isnt working. anyone please tell me how to put my phone in flashmode without pressing volume down button as it is not working
My device is H811 running 10N version (rooted), but I'm unable to update it using because it won't be detected once it goes into fastboot or download mode. I have tried many drivers, and different PCs (running different OS, Windows 10, 8.1, 7) but still can't get it to works. Is there something I'm missing?
zenkhas said:
My device is H811 running 10N version (rooted), but I'm unable to update it using because it won't be detected once it goes into fastboot or download mode. I have tried many drivers, and different PCs (running different OS, Windows 10, 8.1, 7) but still can't get it to works. Is there something I'm missing?
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first of all. update what.??
raptorddd said:
first of all. update what.??
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I want to update it to Marshmalllow 20i or later.
zenkhas said:
I want to update it to Marshmalllow 20i or later.
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have you tried lgbridge..
i doesnt detect phone at all.?
you have both of this drivers http://www.mediafire.com/file/k6ozyesitcqbkdr/driverslg.zip
usb 2.0 ? if nothing else works .. i can only think of format pc.. install drivers.. have windows update on in case it doesnt find drivers.. wait for it to install all drivers first time you connect phone.. or maybe bad usb port in phone .??
raptorddd said:
have you tried lgbridge..
i doesnt detect phone at all.?
you have both of this drivers http://www.mediafire.com/file/k6ozyesitcqbkdr/driverslg.zip
usb 2.0 ? if nothing else works .. i can only think of format pc.. install drivers.. have windows update on in case it doesnt find drivers.. wait for it to install all drivers first time you connect phone.. or maybe bad usb port in phone .??
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No it doesn't. LG Up detects it when phone is On, but when LG Up restarts the device in fastboot, it says no devices connected, even when drivers are installed. Yes, the USB port is 2.0, and it can't be problem with port of phone since it is detected in normal mode. I will try these drivers and let you know if it works. Thank you
zenkhas said:
No it doesn't. LG Up detects it when phone is On, but when LG Up restarts the device in fastboot, it says no devices connected, even when drivers are installed. Yes, the USB port is 2.0, and it can't be problem with port of phone since it is detected in normal mode. I will try these drivers and let you know if it works. Thank you
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LGUP and fastboot.??? what you talking about.?
turn off phone. then press vol up and plug you usb cable. it should take you to download mode and open LGUP it takes a while for connection sbut less then a minute..
raptorddd said:
LGUP and fastboot.??? what you talking about.?
turn off phone. then press vol up and plug you usb cable. it should take you to download mode and open LGUP it takes a while for connection sbut less then a minute..
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Okay, that's the problem actually. I was confused between fastboot and download mode. When I press volume up and connect the cable it boots into fastboot mode instead of download mode. What could be the problem?
BTW here is the log from fastboot mode:
usb_error();transaction failed.txn_status = -1
usb_read(); DONE. ERROR. len 64
SECURE BOOT: DISABLED
LOCK STATE: LOCKED
zenkhas said:
Okay, that's the problem actually. I was confused between fastboot and download mode. When I press volume up and connect the cable it boots into fastboot mode instead of download mode. What could be the problem?
BTW here is the log from fastboot mode:
usb_error();transaction failed.txn_status = -1
usb_read(); DONE. ERROR. len 64
SECURE BOOT: DISABLED
LOCK STATE: LOCKED
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am not good at readings of finding error i just suggestion why i think it might be..
can you do a factory reset.? can you try again to go into download mode.. maybe use an app that has download mode recovery mode one click on phone to take you there.?
its weird .. something not right when vol up and connect usb.. doenload mode should pop up. with screen showing usb icon.
I had the same exact problem for 6 hrs yesterday and i came across your thread and the problem is when you do adb reboot bootloader, and your phone doesn't show up on your pc under 'Computer management > devices', the driver says unsupported, follow this video starting around 4:50, you'll find all the drivers that way and it'll work right away
nkia2sg said:
I had the same exact problem for 6 hrs yesterday and i came across your thread and the problem is when you do adb reboot bootloader, and your phone doesn't show up on your pc under 'Computer management > devices', the driver says unsupported, follow this video starting around 4:50, you'll find all the drivers that way and it'll work right away
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What video?
Mix
7.0 NRD90M
MIUI Version: Miui Global 9.2 | Stable 9.2.1.0 (NAHMIEK)
kernel: 3.18.31 perf-g0bf156d-01070-g4aac0b4a
Phone came unlocked from seller HongKong Goldway on Aliexpress.
I have tried to download the usb drivers for my laptop which is on windows 10 and a PC running windows 7 and did that update driver thing and tried to use the downloaded winusb_inf file. I've also tried going into windows INF folder and right clicking that wdptmp.inf file and trying "install".
The laptop says Unknown USB device ( Device Descriptor Request Failed) and the PC says Unknown Device. Both are under the USB section on Device Manager
I installed ADB Fastboot tools, turned the phone off and held power + vol down to go into "Fastboot" where it loads a white bunny with a green russian hat holding cords behind a green android robot. Fastboot on the computer doesn't detect any devices.
I also tried Mi Suite and nothing detects. I am using the original usb type C cord and I also tried 3 different usb Type C cords.
Any help guys?? (Also I can't find any update app icon anymore...is that new?)
I want to install TWRP and root so i can do that performance tweak for the mix. and load up a custom rom.
CanadaMix said:
Mix
7.0 NRD90M
MIUI Version: Miui Global 9.2 | Stable 9.2.1.0 (NAHMIEK)
kernel: 3.18.31 perf-g0bf156d-01070-g4aac0b4a
Phone came unlocked from seller HongKong Goldway on Aliexpress.
I have tried to download the usb drivers for my laptop which is on windows 10 and a PC running windows 7 and did that update driver thing and tried to use the downloaded winusb_inf file. I've also tried going into windows INF folder and right clicking that wdptmp.inf file and trying "install".
The laptop says Unknown USB device ( Device Descriptor Request Failed) and the PC says Unknown Device. Both are under the USB section on Device Manager
I installed ADB Fastboot tools, turned the phone off and held power + vol down to go into "Fastboot" where it loads a white bunny with a green russian hat holding cords behind a green android robot. Fastboot on the computer doesn't detect any devices.
I also tried Mi Suite and nothing detects. I am using the original usb type C cord and I also tried 3 different usb Type C cords.
Any help guys?? (Also I can't find any update app icon anymore...is that new?)
I want to install TWRP and root so i can do that performance tweak for the mix. and load up a custom rom.
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What about miflash, it will ask you to install drivers, they are bundled with miflash
james1089 said:
What about miflash, it will ask you to install drivers, they are bundled with miflash
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Hi thanks for the reply,
Is that the program that has the "RESTESTING" and "INSTALL" button/options? If so. I've tried clicking install and it says its finished. If this is the same program were talking about, it didn't do anything to help detect the phone.
CanadaMix said:
Hi thanks for the reply,
Is that the program that has the "RESTESTING" and "INSTALL" button/options? If so. I've tried clicking install and it says its finished. If this is the same program were talking about, it didn't do anything to help detect the phone.
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Sounding like you might have a vendor ROM installed, you should follow the guide in the guide's section, follow the guide for installing twrp with vendor ROM. The unlocked bootloader is a sure sign the vendor installed their own ROM.
james1089 said:
Sounding like you might have a vendor ROM installed, you should follow the guide in the guide's section, follow the guide for installing twrp with vendor ROM. The unlocked bootloader is a sure sign the vendor installed their own ROM.
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interesting. I thought my miui version meant that it wasn't a vendor rom? in any case, i still can't install TWRP if i can't get my phone to detect on any pc...
CanadaMix said:
interesting. But I cant install TWRP if my pc doesn't detect the phone other than "unknown device". I've also tried installing usb drivers manually in Device Manager.. thats why I'm here lol
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Yea the guide tells you how to install the drivers, miflash has an option to install driver's. From fastboot you bypass the ROM
http://en.miui.com/thread-345974-1-1.html#post_6279092
james1089 said:
Yea the guide tells you how to install the drivers, miflash has an option to install driver's. From fastboot you bypass the ROM
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I've already installed adb fastboot and all that on my pc. Booted my device into fastboot mode. fastboot does NOT detect any devices though. see my issue? i cant do anything from fastboot because nothing is detected.
Also i only have 4 numbers...doesn't that mean its NOT vendor?
CanadaMix said:
I've already installed adb fastboot and all that on my pc. Booted my device into fastboot mode. fastboot does NOT detect any devices though. see my issue? i cant do anything from fastboot because nothing is detected.
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No follow the guide for the correct install of driver's, disable driver signature in windows 10.
http://en.miui.com/thread-345974-1-1.html#post_6279092
There are 1000s of people on this forum who have done the same thing you are trying to do. So basically you are trying to get China dev ROM installed through miflash, then your PC will recognize it then you can install the rest after.
Search vendor ROM mi mix, even if it isn't vendor ROM sounds like you are still going to follow the same guide.
Have you tried another PC? Don't see anyone else complaining about not detected
james1089 said:
No follow the guide for the correct install of driver's, disable driver signature in windows 10.
http://en.miui.com/thread-345974-1-1.html#post_6279092
There are 1000s of people on this forum who have done the same thing you are trying to do. So basically you are trying to get China dev ROM installed through miflash, then your PC will recognize it then you can install the rest after.
Search vendor ROM mi mix, even if it isn't vendor ROM sounds like you are still going to follow the same guide.
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I've already tried this and still nothing comes up on miflash or anything else. i swear im not retarded. I tried it on 2 laptops running win 10 and a pc desktop running win 7. my redmi note 4 global detects on all of them no problem which is making me frustrated here.
james1089 said:
No follow the guide for the correct install of driver's, disable driver signature in windows 10.
http://en.miui.com/thread-345974-1-1.html#post_6279092
There are 1000s of people on this forum who have done the same thing you are trying to do. So basically you are trying to get China dev ROM installed through miflash, then your PC will recognize it then you can install the rest after.
Search vendor ROM mi mix, even if it isn't vendor ROM sounds like you are still going to follow the same guide.
Have you tried another PC? Don't see anyone else complaining about not detected
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i cant install china dev rom if miflash doesn't even detect anything plugged in. literally about to smash my mix. yes i tried to follow that guide and similar ones like it. and yes i disabled signature
installed drivers from miflash, disabled driver sig, put phone into fastboot, plugged it in the pc, clicked REFRESH on miflash. nothing appears.
I'm not crazy.
CanadaMix said:
i cant install china dev rom if miflash doesn't even detect anything plugged in. literally about to smash my mix. yes i tried to follow that guide and similar ones like it. and yes i disabled signature
installed drivers from miflash, disabled driver sig, put phone into fastboot, plugged it in the pc, clicked REFRESH on miflash. nothing appears.
I'm not crazy.
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Did you try the 3 methods.
http://en.miui.com/thread-414449-1-1.html
james1089 said:
Did you try the 3 methods.
http://en.miui.com/thread-414449-1-1.html
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i have tried 2 and 3, nothing. method 1's steps didnt really make any sense to me so i didnt do that one.
im dumbfounded because im reading posts on XDA and MIUI forums and theres like 30% of mi mix owners that never found a solution to this while the other portion did easily. I have no idea what I could be doing wrong and I'm starting to think it's the phone and not my laptop. I also found out that when i go into fastboot mode on my mix, it only stays in fastboot mode for like 30 seconds and then ejects itself out of fastboot mode (im not sure if this is normal)
Ive also tried to download older official china roms and tried updating them through the mix's updater option. nothing. what in the hell is going on here?!??!?!
CanadaMix said:
Mix
7.0 NRD90M
MIUI Version: Miui Global 9.2 | Stable 9.2.1.0 (NAHMIEK)
kernel: 3.18.31 perf-g0bf156d-01070-g4aac0b4a
Phone came unlocked from seller HongKong Goldway on Aliexpress.
I have tried to download the usb drivers for my laptop which is on windows 10 and a PC running windows 7 and did that update driver thing and tried to use the downloaded winusb_inf file. I've also tried going into windows INF folder and right clicking that wdptmp.inf file and trying "install".
The laptop says Unknown USB device ( Device Descriptor Request Failed) and the PC says Unknown Device. Both are under the USB section on Device Manager
I installed ADB Fastboot tools, turned the phone off and held power + vol down to go into "Fastboot" where it loads a white bunny with a green russian hat holding cords behind a green android robot. Fastboot on the computer doesn't detect any devices.
I also tried Mi Suite and nothing detects. I am using the original usb type C cord and I also tried 3 different usb Type C cords.
Any help guys?? (Also I can't find any update app icon anymore...is that new?)
I want to install TWRP and root so i can do that performance tweak for the mix. and load up a custom rom.
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Have you tried updating driver software to USB MTP?
omerbagi10 said:
Have you tried updating driver software to USB MTP?
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Hey thanks for the reply.
Do you see picture 1 you uploaded, where its device manager and you can see Portable Devices and there you have that One A2001 device that shows up?
I don't have ANYTHING that pops up under portable devices or portable storage.
Mine only has a notification under the USB serial bus controllers. Mine says only this
Now, I know what you mean by trying to install the MTP USB Device, except you can't do that when you have this kind of USB error because it doesn't even detect a device to even update a driver to MTP.
If you read back you'll see that I have tried installing USB drivers before, I've also used the MiFlash tool to install drivers through there. Still nothing. If someone can find a fix I'll paypal them a few bucks for their trouble because I seriously don't know what to do from here. I've searched many forum posts on here, miui forums, reddit and everyone seems to at least have something detect in their Device Manager as a device. OR some people are able to detect their device in ADB boot but mine doesn't and mine also can only stay in fastboot for 30 seconds before it kicks itself out.
I also don't believe I have a vendor rom because it only has 4 numbers despite coming in the mail already with an unlocked bootloadeder.
CanadaMix said:
Hey thanks for the reply.
Do you see picture 1 you uploaded, where its device manager and you can see Portable Devices and there you have that One A2001 device that shows up?
I don't have ANYTHING that pops up under portable devices or portable storage.
Mine only has a notification under the USB serial bus controllers. Mine says only this
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Can you send me a picture of your device manager window? (It doesnt have to be under portable devices/storage, send me a picture and I will have a look).
omerbagi10 said:
Can you send me a picture of your device manager window? (It doesnt have to be under portable devices/storage, send me a picture and I will have a look).
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ok hold on ill boot up my laptop. my previous post was a picture of just an example from google. lol
omerbagi10 said:
Can you send me a picture of your device manager window? (It doesnt have to be under portable devices/storage, send me a picture and I will have a look).
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ok this is my laptop
CanadaMix said:
ok this is my laptop
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Try right clicking on the unknown usb device and if it shows that you can update your driver software so try doing what I sent in my first reply (I hope your phone is connected to your pc in this picture ?)
omerbagi10 said:
Try right clicking on the unknown usb device and if it shows that you can update your driver software so try doing what I sent in my first reply (I hope your phone is connected to your pc in this picture )
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phone is connected. and ive already tried what you're guide says. except this is what it looks like on mine\
no MTP option at all
when i uncheck compatible hardware box (there is no mtp as far as i looked in the options)
I believe yours gives you the MTP option because your computer picked it up as a device. Whereas mine is having some kind of USB error and doesn't know wtf is plugged in? The thing is, it will detect my Redmi Note 4 Global with no problem... so
CanadaMix said:
phone is connected. and ive already tried what you're guide says. except this is what it looks like on mine\
no MTP option at all
when i uncheck compatible hardware box (there is no mtp as far as i looked in the options)
I believe yours gives you the MTP option because your computer picked it up as a device. Whereas mine is having some kind of USB error and doesn't know wtf is plugged in? The thing is, it will detect my Redmi Note 4 Global with no problem... so
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Damm.
IDK maybe there is a problem with your charging port.
You can try another thing, If you have another phone with a USB type C port and you have a USB type C to USB type C charging cable, then connect these 2 phone and try transferring files from one phone the to other (Did it with my phone and my friend's Nexus 5X).