Hey guys,
I have an Xperia TL running At&T's firmware and I wanted to flash Xperia T's firmware using flashtool. The problem here is that the drivers are not being installed, and I get this
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and when I try to flash Xperia T's firmware I get this from Flashtool:
25/015/2013 15:15:45 - ERROR -
25/015/2013 15:15:45 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
can anyone help me out here?
btw... am running windows 8
Thanks!
FRKD said:
Hey guys,
I have an Xperia TL running At&T's firmware and I wanted to flash Xperia T's firmware using flashtool. The problem here is that the drivers are not being installed, and I get this
and when I try to flash Xperia T's firmware I get this from Flashtool:
25/015/2013 15:15:45 - ERROR -
25/015/2013 15:15:45 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
can anyone help me out here?
btw... am running windows 8
Thanks!
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did u try change ur usb port? for my example, my USB 3.0 are not able detect my phone, but change to USB 2.0 work perfectly
emperror123 said:
did u try change ur usb port? for my example, my USB 3.0 are not able detect my phone, but change to USB 2.0 work perfectly
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oh... didn't think of that. my PC only has 3.0.... i guess i'll have to try it on a different computer.... Thanks!
FRKD said:
Hey guys,
I have an Xperia TL running At&T's firmware and I wanted to flash Xperia T's firmware using flashtool. The problem here is that the drivers are not being installed, and I get this........
Thanks!
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Flashtool's drivers will fail when installing on Windows 8. This is because Windows 8 has some driver verification crap. To turn this feature off, go to the bottom-right corner of your screen to get that stupid bar to appear. Click Settings. Then at the very bottom, choose "Change PC Settings". Then go to General. Then scroll it down to the bottom (Advanced start-up). This will require a restart to show you the options. Do that and you will see "Troubleshoot". Click it. Then "Advanced Options". Then "start-up settings". Then hit the Restart button (again - grrrrrr...) When you see the Startup Settings screen, you'll see option 7 is to disable the driver signature enforcement. Hit F7 to do it. Then it will boot into Win8. Now you can finallyrun the Flashtool Drivers install to install your drivers (flashmode, fastboot, the specific one for your phone, etc.) You will notice that it will ask you a few times if you're sure you want to install the unsigned drivers. Say yes. Once it's all done, restart the machine and you can flash away.
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Flashtool's drivers will fail when installing on Windows 8. This is because Windows 8 has some driver verification crap. To turn this feature off, go to the bottom-right corner of your screen to get that stupid bar to appear. Click Settings. Then at the very bottom, choose "Change PC Settings". Then go to General. Then scroll it down to the bottom (Advanced start-up). This will require a restart to show you the options. Do that and you will see "Troubleshoot". Click it. Then "Advanced Options". Then "start-up settings". Then hit the Restart button (again - grrrrrr...) When you see the Startup Settings screen, you'll see option 7 is to disable the driver signature enforcement. Hit F7 to do it. Then it will boot into Win8. Now you can finallyrun the Flashtool Drivers install to install your drivers (flashmode, fastboot, the specific one for your phone, etc.) You will notice that it will ask you a few times if you're sure you want to install the unsigned drivers. Say yes. Once it's all done, restart the machine and you can flash away.
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Awesome that worked flawlessly!
I've installed the drivers but I still get this error log in flashtool:
Preparing files for flashing
27/044/2013 15:44:11 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/044/2013 15:44:23 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/044/2013 15:44:24 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/044/2013 15:44:24 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/044/2013 15:44:24 - INFO - Processing loader
27/044/2013 15:44:24 - INFO - Checking header
27/044/2013 15:44:24 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/044/2013 15:44:24 - ERROR -
27/044/2013 15:44:24 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
my device goes into flashmode for like 3 seconds and boots normally afterwards....... and my computer doesn't recognize my phone when it's in flashmode....
any ideas?
btw, my bootloader unlock status is NO. does that prevent me from flashing a different firmware?
thanks again
FRKD said:
Awesome that worked flawlessly!
I've installed the drivers but I still get this error log in flashtool:
Preparing files for flashing
27/044/2013 15:44:11 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/044/2013 15:44:23 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/044/2013 15:44:24 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/044/2013 15:44:24 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/044/2013 15:44:24 - INFO - Processing loader
27/044/2013 15:44:24 - INFO - Checking header
27/044/2013 15:44:24 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/044/2013 15:44:24 - ERROR -
27/044/2013 15:44:24 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
my device goes into flashmode for like 3 seconds and boots normally afterwards....... and my computer doesn't recognize my phone when it's in flashmode....
any ideas?
btw, my bootloader unlock status is NO. does that prevent me from flashing a different firmware?
thanks again
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Did you try change other USB port?
Answer: if USB port problem test every port u plug in if tat work perfectly then remember use tat port when u wan flash ur phone
If not, check your phone and see allow you to unlock?
If not allow to unlock mean u cannot use whatever tool to unlock ur phone follow below step to check
Dial *#*#7378423#*#*. Go to Service info → Configuration.
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes: bootloader is locked. Unlock possible.
Bootloader unlock allowed - No: bootloader is locked. Unlock impossible.
Bootloader unlock - Yes: bootloader is unlocked.
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"Bootloader unlock allowed: NO"
does that mean I can't flash a different firmware? Or even root?
FRKD said:
"Bootloader unlock allowed: NO"
does that mean I can't flash a different firmware? Or even root?
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Which mean u cannot unlock ur phone anymore and not able to root ur phone
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emperror123 said:
Which mean u cannot unlock ur phone anymore and not able to root ur phone
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I get that. But I can't flash any other firmware either?
FRKD said:
I get that. But I can't flash any other firmware either?
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You may try, but mostly cannot use other firmware since most of it need to be unlock
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emperror123 said:
Which mean u cannot unlock ur phone anymore and not able to root ur phone
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Wrong,
It just means you cannot unlock the bootloader.
You can still root, flash ftf, install recovery and flash stock based roms.
The only thing you cannot do is flash custom kernels, so Ron's like CM, MIUI, etc cannot be flashed as they require custom kernels
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Plus you do not even need to be rooted to flash ftf our use flash tool
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FRKD: Are you using the stock Sony usb cable that came with your phone? Mine will not flash FTF's successfully unless I'm using it.
LaZiODROID said:
FRKD: Are you using the stock Sony usb cable that came with your phone? Mine will not flash FTF's successfully unless I'm using it.
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Hmm I use Nokia USB cable and flash ftf successful
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gregbradley said:
Wrong,
It just means you cannot unlock the bootloader.
You can still root, flash ftf, install recovery and flash stock based roms.
The only thing you cannot do is flash custom kernels, so Ron's like CM, MIUI, etc cannot be flashed as they require custom kernels
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Plus you do not even need to be rooted to flash ftf our use flash tool
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oh thank you! but why is it not working? I tried a different computer and got the same thing....
LaZiODROID said:
FRKD: Are you using the stock Sony usb cable that came with your phone? Mine will not flash FTF's successfully unless I'm using it.
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My stock cable doesn't work anymore... so I have to use a different one. I really hope that isn't the problem
emperror123 said:
Hmm I use Nokia USB cable and flash ftf successful
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I'll try different cables just to make sure
edit: I used different cables and same thing happened. the thing is that I don't get into flashmood just by pressing the volume down button and letting it go. that doesn't work. I have to press the down button then connect the cable then press the power button with the volume down button. and i get into flash mood for like 3-5 seconds only
Thanks guys
edit: I used different cables and same thing happened. the thing is that I don't get into flashmood just by pressing the volume down button and letting it go. that doesn't work. I have to press the down button then connect the cable then press the power button with the volume down button. and i get into flash mood for like 3-5 seconds only
Thanks guys
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OK, with the possibility that the cable or USB port *may* not be fully compatible for flashing FTF's, lets also check the following:
1) Are you certain that Sony PC Companion is not running in the background? I have heard that it can interfere with the operation. Check your system tray and also your Windows Task Manager to make sure it's not running.
2) Are you using the latest Flashtool version? There is a sticky in the Development forum ( here ) that has 0.9.11.0. If you don't have this version, I suggest uninstalling your current version, and installing this one. Also dont forget to install the 3 drivers from this version (Flashmode / Fastboot / Your Device).
3) Not sure if this is important, but - Have you installed Flashtool to a simple path? I have mine installed in C:\temp\flashtool
4) When flashing: You load the FTF in Flashtool, let it process whatever files it needs, and then it pops up a window to tell you to connect. To connect your phone in flashmode, make sure it is off, then hold the VolDown button, and while still holding it down, connect the USB cable to the phone. When you see in Flashtool that flashing has started, you can let go of the button.
I hope this helps.
LaZiODROID said:
OK, with the possibility that the cable or USB port *may* not be fully compatible for flashing FTF's, lets also check the following:
1) Are you certain that Sony PC Companion is not running in the background? I have heard that it can interfere with the operation. Check your system tray and also your Windows Task Manager to make sure it's not running.
2) Are you using the latest Flashtool version? There is a sticky in the Development forum ( here ) that has 0.9.11.0. If you don't have this version, I suggest uninstalling your current version, and installing this one. Also dont forget to install the 3 drivers from this version (Flashmode / Fastboot / Your Device).
3) Not sure if this is important, but - Have you installed Flashtool to a simple path? I have mine installed in C:\temp\flashtool
4) When flashing: You load the FTF in Flashtool, let it process whatever files it needs, and then it pops up a window to tell you to connect. To connect your phone in flashmode, make sure it is off, then hold the VolDown button, and while still holding it down, connect the USB cable to the phone. When you see in Flashtool that flashing has started, you can let go of the button.
I hope this helps.
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for the 1st USB port i agree what he said because my pc USB 2.0 only can flash my phone while USB 3.0 USB device not recognized
for the 4 may be u can see This
still not working....... even when I try the repair function on PC companion, my phone doesn't go into flashmode.....
FRKD said:
still not working....... even when I try the repair function on PC companion, my phone doesn't go into flashmode.....
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Hmm...is it possible the battery is dead? I remember having trouble flashing with very low % (it was a stupid move). I plugged the phone in (wall charger) overnight and it flashed fine the next day.
Also Im not sure if it was mentioned - what is the filename of the FTF youre trying to flash?
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FRKD said:
still not working....... even when I try the repair function on PC companion, my phone doesn't go into flashmode.....
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try not to flash ur phone with less than 50%, flash ur phone at least 80% of battery, because during flash your phone, the battery will drain very very fast
I tried flashing at 100% .....
Still nothing. U guys have any other suggestions?
just to add here, my device doesn't charge when turned off..... I think that's the problem. you guys think I should I send it to Sony for a fix?
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Hi, so I have a stock ICS rom on my lt30a, and im trying to put the Jelly Bean update. This is the first time im using flashtool but I did my research and knew everything I needed to do. One thing keeps preventing me from flashing it to my phone. I put the phone successfully in flash mode, green light, its recognized in flashtool, excellent, then after a short period of time my phone just reboots, shows the sony logo and is charging normally. I think my computer just keeps not recognizing the phone again and again but as far as I know all the drivers are installed.
Any ideas?
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Try holding the voldown button then holding then insert usb also make sure u hasbve usb debugging turned on on your phone it you are using flasttool can u please post the output log and post it here the log gives us the reason the fail is hsappening also make sure you are running the latest version of flashtool from here http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1350585408000 just installit on the root of your pc hdd and try again
DrSt01eR said:
Try holding the voldown button then holding then insert usb also make sure u hasbve usb debugging turned on on your phone it you are using flasttool can u please post the output log and post it here the log gives us the reason the fail is hsappening also make sure you are running the latest version of flashtool from here http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1350585408000 just installit on the root of your pc hdd and try again
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im holding the v down dutton as i put the usb cable in. i have the latest version installed. By output log do you mean whats right on the flashtool screen? If so thats:
04/001/2013 21:01:30 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
04/001/2013 21:01:30 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 built on 2012-11-13 22:53:30
04/001/2013 21:01:30 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
04/001/2013 21:01:36 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/003/2013 21:03:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/004/2013 21:04:12 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/004/2013 21:04:20 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
04/004/2013 21:04:20 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
So after about 40s it just reboots. Very annoying
tesseraction said:
im holding the v down dutton as i put the usb cable in. i have the latest version installed. By output log do you mean whats right on the flashtool screen? If so thats:
04/001/2013 21:01:30 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
04/001/2013 21:01:30 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 built on 2012-11-13 22:53:30
04/001/2013 21:01:30 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
04/001/2013 21:01:36 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/003/2013 21:03:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/004/2013 21:04:12 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/004/2013 21:04:20 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
04/004/2013 21:04:20 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
So after about 40s it just reboots. Very annoying
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Ok then looks like usb debugging is turned off goto developer options and turn it on and try flashtool again also make sure to allow mock locations in that same menu
hope this helps
Huh it says in developer options that usb debugging is on. I turned on mock locations and will try again. It could be the problem is with my computer or Windows 8 not flash tool or my phone
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tesseraction said:
Huh it says in developer options that usb debugging is on. I turned on mock locations and will try again. It could be the problem is with my computer or Windows 8 not flash tool or my phone
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turn off option then turn off phone then restart and reinable usb debugging
DrSt01eR said:
turn off option then turn off phone then restart and reinable usb debugging
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Shame, didnt work. Ill keep trying but this sucks
one last thing make sure pc companion is not running and try with usb debugging off worth ashot or try a restart of your pc i have heard of win8 issues do uhave access to a diffrent pc not win 8 or even try a diffrent usb port on ur pc
Before connecting the phone, you must prepare the ftf file. Drag and drop it into the open window of flashtool and only connect the phone when promoted to
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I'm nervous about doing that because one time I did it and I just assumed there was a time out, so I quickly went into flash mode and started to flash the ftf file. It said preparing then a second into actually flashing it disconnected. I thought I had bricked my phone but it booted fine.
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tesseraction said:
I'm nervous about doing that because one time I did it and I just assumed there was a time out, so I quickly went into flash mode and started to flash the ftf file. It said preparing then a second into actually flashing it disconnected. I thought I had bricked my phone but it booted fine.
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Well, thats the way to do it. You must let flashtool prepare the files and only attach the phone when it prompts you to do so.
Tell me what happens when you do it. I cant help you if I dont know if it disconnects whilst actually flashing. Please copy and paste the log from flashtool
gregbradley said:
Well, thats the way to do it. You must let flashtool prepare the files and only attach the phone when it prompts you to do so.
Tell me what happens when you do it. I cant help you if I dont know if it disconnects whilst actually flashing. Please copy and paste the log from flashtool
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Actually one thing I just noticed that my phone is doing which as far as I know has never happened before yesterday is when I hit turn off the phone turns off then reboots normally when it should just stay off. Might this be some contributing culprite. I cant try to flash it right now but i will when i can. Thanks for the help
Edit: Also just noticed that windows drivers is having trouble downloading S1 boot drivers. I dont know if this is relevant
tesseraction said:
Actually one thing I just noticed that my phone is doing which as far as I know has never happened before yesterday is when I hit turn off the phone turns off then reboots normally when it should just stay off. Might this be some contributing culprite. I cant try to flash it right now but i will when i can. Thanks for the help
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NP
No need to say thanks, just hit someones thanks button if you want to say thanks.
That is a seperate issue from 303 or 195 FW, I beleive it is gone on 223 and 498 FW
But what you can try is to press volume up and power button to hard reset the phone. Do it untill it vibrates once AND THEN KEEP PRESSING UNTILL IT VIBRATES 3 MORE TIMES. Then try connecting in flashmode
gregbradley said:
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No need to say thanks, just hit someones thanks button if you want to say thanks.
That is a seperate issue from 303 or 195 FW, I beleive it is gone on 223 and 498 FW
But what you can try is to press volume up and power button to hard reset the phone. Do it untill it vibrates once AND THEN KEEP PRESSING UNTILL IT VIBRATES 3 MORE TIMES. Then try connecting in flashmode
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just for clarity do i keep pressing the power button or the volume up button
tesseraction said:
just for clarity do i keep pressing the power button or the volume up button
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Volume down for flashmode
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Volume down for flashmode
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sorry, i was refering to when you said keep pressing till it vibrates 3 more times, and if its the power button do i keep holding volume up as well? I know very noob questions but i dont want to brick my device etc
I should have asked this but is there actually a time out for the flash mode?
Power and volume up together until you get three vibrations. There is no time out for flash mode
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Power and volume up together until you get three vibrations. There is no time out for flash mode
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Could the problem be driver related? When im in flash mode my computer starts to look for S1 boot but doesnt have enough time for it to download the necessary driver. If so can i get this driver from somewhere else?
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Could the problem be driver related? When im in flash mode my computer starts to look for S1 boot but doesnt have enough time for it to download the necessary driver. If so can i get this driver from somewhere else?
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Goto the flashtool folder and then into the driver folder.
Run the driver setup
Tick the box for the NX, TX, flashtool and fastboot
Hey guys
I am trying to flash the generic UK rom on my Xperia Z using flashtool but it gets stuck at 0%, It doesn't even flash anything the phone stays intact. Does anyone know how to sort this?
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I am trying to flash the generic UK rom on my Xperia Z using flashtool but it gets stuck at 0%, It doesn't even flash anything the phone stays intact. Does anyone know how to sort this?
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Which version of flashtool are you using?
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Which version of flashtool are you using?
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I'm using flashtool 0.9.10.1 on Windows 8 64-bit.
EDIT: Here's a log that may help
19/002/2013 04:02:35 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
19/002/2013 04:02:35 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
19/002/2013 04:02:35 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
19/002/2013 04:02:40 - INFO - Device disconnected
19/003/2013 04:03:05 - INFO - Selected C6603_Generic Uk_No Branding.ftf
19/003/2013 04:03:05 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
19/005/2013 04:05:46 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
19/006/2013 04:06:02 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
19/006/2013 04:06:02 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
19/006/2013 04:06:02 - INFO - Reading device information
19/006/2013 04:06:02 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
19/006/2013 04:06:02 - INFO - Current device : C6603 - CB5A1PKLNS - 1270-6350_R8A - 1269-5309_10.1.A.1.350 - GLOBAL-LTE_10.1.A.1.350
19/006/2013 04:06:02 - INFO - Start Flashing
19/006/2013 04:06:02 - INFO - Processing loader
19/006/2013 04:06:02 - INFO - Checking header
19/006/2013 04:06:02 - INFO - Flashing data
(It doesn't get pass this step and stays at 0%)
I found out that i was not using the Beta5 version which is the one indicated for the Xperia Z and now im facing a different problem,
The phone doesn't stay in flashmode for more than some 30 seconds, then it disconnects and boots normally and i still can't flash the phone.
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I found out that i was not using the Beta5 version which is the one indicated for the Xperia Z and now im facing a different problem,
The phone doesn't stay in flashmode for more than some 30 seconds, then it disconnects and boots normally and i still can't flash the phone.
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Yes it is, it happens for all xperia models
Ll give you the idea
1. Install flashtool beta 5
2. Install Xperia Z flashmode and fastboot drivers from drivers folder of flashtool installation directory
3. Copy the ftf to firmwares folder
4. Don't connect the phone, now flash the ftf and wait till it prepares the files for flashing (believe me this WILL take a while)
5. Now when it asks to connect after preparing, switch off the device and connect by pressing the volume down button
6. Now it starts! Solved?
Press THANKS if I helped!
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Yes it is, it happens for all xperia models
Ll give you the idea
1. Install flashtool beta 5
2. Install Xperia Z flashmode and fastboot drivers from drivers folder of flashtool installation directory
3. Copy the ftf to firmwares folder
4. Don't connect the phone, now flash the ftf and wait till it prepares the files for flashing (believe me this WILL take a while)
5. Now when it asks to connect after preparing, switch off the device and connect by pressing the volume down button
6. Now it starts! Solved?
Press THANKS if I helped!
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Thank you for that guide
I followed your steps but the same happens, phone disconnects from flashmode to boot normally. I even tried using a Windows 7 pc but same issue.
However, if I use SUS phone remains connected and the process runs well. If i connect with flashtool (or without any programme at all) it will disconnect after some seconds,
smash_07 install pc companion and go through the steps for doing a software repair it will install the drivers, as the drivers dont always install properly from the flashtool drivers folder even though it says there installed, once the s1 boot drivers have installed cancel the software repair and then open flashtool and go through the normal steps and you should find it'll start flashing the software for you, as I had problems like you until I did what I posted, also make sure there is no other sony apps running as that can stop the flash from starting.
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Thank you for that guide
I followed your steps but the same happens, phone disconnects from flashmode to boot normally. I even tried using a Windows 7 pc but same issue.
However, if I use SUS phone remains connected and the process runs well. If i connect with flashtool (or without any programme at all) it will disconnect after some seconds,
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Confused, it is normal that it gets disconnected after some time but it is so peculiar that it disconnects so fast! Try the solution posted by the other guy and share the solution, ll figure out another way if it fails
Ps: Before starting flashtool make sure that adb isn't running. Open task manager in windows, kill adb.exe if present and then open flashtool, follow the guide I posted earlier and when the part comes that the preparation of files is complete and when you connect your device, make sure that none of sony related apps are running (sus, pcc, emma). If they do, EXIT them first (closing them will minimise them to system tray so exit them from there). This also can be done before opening flashtool.
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I did all you suggested but in the end i get always the same result, phone disconnects from flashboot shortly after connecting, eccept inside Sony Update Service or PC Companion.
I unistalled all the drivers, even Sony's apps a reinstalled PC companion to install the drivers again. I used another pc with Windows 7 32bits and I get the same behavior, disconnects from flashmode in about 30 seconds.
I'm starting to think that there's someting wrong with the phone itself, which i hope not.
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I did all you suggested but in the end i get always the same result, phone disconnects from flashboot shortly after connecting, eccept inside Sony Update Service or PC Companion.
I unistalled all the drivers, even Sony's apps a reinstalled PC companion to install the drivers again. I used another pc with Windows 7 32bits and I get the same behavior, disconnects from flashmode in about 30 seconds.
I'm starting to think that there's someting wrong with the phone itself, which i hope not.
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Where do you see the percentage when flashing?
I made a tutorial on HOW TO FLASH STOCK ROMs WITH FLASHTOOL and I don't see the percentage. It justs tells me that flashing is complete.
shadowboy23 said:
Where do you see the percentage when flashing?
I made a tutorial on HOW TO FLASH STOCK ROMs WITH FLASHTOOL and I don't see the percentage. It justs tells me that flashing is complete.
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The issue has changed now, the percentage was because i was not using the correct flashtool version for the the Z.
The problem now is the phone disconnecting from flashmode in about 30 secs after connecting and flashtool never gets to start flashing it,
EDIT: Changed the thread title to reflect the new issue now.
smash_07 said:
The issue has changed now, the percentage was because i was not using the correct flashtool version for the the Z.
The problem now is the phone disconnecting from flashmode in about 30 secs after connecting and flashtool never gets to start flashing it,
EDIT: Changed the thread title to reflect the new issue now.
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Have you installed the driver using the flashtool? Not talking about the PC companion driver?
shadowboy23 said:
Have you installed the driver using the flashtool? Not talking about the PC companion driver?
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I tried both ways, with the flashtool drivers and pc companion ones.
Am confused, 30 secs is more than enough to start the flashing process, are you saying that the flashing doesn't start in 30 secs? If so, that's why I told you not to connect the phone at start and after the preparation of files is complete and when it asks you to connect, try connecting and immediately the process should begin. Even if you have connected the device before, no probs. Flashtool don't need the phone till preparation of files is complete, so you disconnect whenever befor you want, the time where it pops a popup asking you to connect the device (shows an animation) is where you should properly conmect and leave it aside. It will and it should start immediately
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Got the problem!
It was the firmware package that is corrupted. I tried using the UK .434 instead and it flashed with no problems or hickups. So the drivers and the phone were working well all along and the problem was where we less expected, in the firmware package.
I got the UK .350 firmware from here so there must be an error that has to be addressed with it.
Many thanks for your help
Glad you made it, cheers!
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I found that running the 32 bit version of Flashtool solves the problem as well.
me too but my phone is TX, using flashtool 0.9.19.8
Hi all, if anyone is having trouble flashing with flash tool because usb debugging isn't enabled error then do this procedure.......
1. Dowload latest flash tool 0.9.18.8 and also version 0.6.6
2. Try use the latest version first to Flash the tft rom. NOTE: remember the file it has error flashing e.g on my experia sp file system.sin was not able to Flash bcoz usb debugging error (enable usb debugging and unknown sources) ALL THE REST of the files flashed ok!
3.try flash again the rom but this time tick system.sin (or error file) in flashtool to exclude it from flashing. Make sure all other files are included. Also tick all wipe caches options and flash rom without system.sin (or error file).
4. Flash procedure will work. Now disconnect phone and leave it off without restarting it.
5. Uninstall flashtool latest version 0.9.18.8 and install flashtool 0.6.6 old version and open it to Flash the same rom BUT THIS TIME only select the system.sin file (or error file) to be flashed and rest excluded. Make sure all wipe options in flashtool are enabled and Flash! THE FLASH WILL WORK WITHOUT USB DEBUGGING ERROR and your phone will be fixed!
Press thanks if it helped!
hey i am having same problem with sony xperia m dual c2004. During flashing in flashtool 0.9.13-22 all version tried i got same error 31 (A device attached is not functioning). Problem is my device auto disconnect after 30 second and reconnect in 3 second and this process goes in loop. On usb connect green led blink once and than no light for 30 second. My device is not functioning it has bootloop issue. Tried ftf files version 15.1.A.1.5 and 15.1.A.2.5 both give same results. Is this a hardware problem or i am doing some mistake. Please give me solution i am new here. Thanks in advance...
Hello,
I have some problems trying to flash my XZ. I'm using Xperia Flashing Tool 0.9.10.2 beta6 on Windows 8 x64 and whenever I try to flash my XZ flashing tool "gets stuck at "Device connected in flash mode" message after which it gets reconnected and if I try again same thing will happen.
So my question is, am I doing something wrong and if so, please advise.
Bluffer said:
Hello,
I have some problems trying to flash my XZ. I'm using Xperia Flashing Tool 0.9.10.2 beta6 on Windows 8 x64 and whenever I try to flash my XZ flashing tool "gets stuck at "Device connected in flash mode" message after which it gets reconnected and if I try again same thing will happen.
So my question is, am I doing something wrong and if so, please advise.
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have you correctly installed the drivers for it, connect phone in flashmode and does windows drivers load, also in flashtool go to devices>conected devices and what does it say
Maddhouse said:
have you correctly installed the drivers for it, connect phone in flashmode and does windows drivers load, also in flashtool go to devices>conected devices and what does it say
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I think drivers are installed fine. Screenshot is below.
no doesnt look it, under ADB devices there is no device, Reinstall drivers and try again. Try the way in my sig for win 8
Unfortunately same thing happens - check screenshot below.
Bluffer said:
Unfortunately same thing happens - check screenshot below.
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thats better you now have a ADB device installed, you should now be able to put your phone into flashmode
power off your phone with usb diconnected, hold vol down and reconnect turned off phone to usb and you should now get green led and flashtool will say device connected in flashmode but you only have about a min in flashmode before phone reboots
Thank you for your help and effort but even now it keeps disconnecting device. I don't know where the problem is, maybe I'm not doing something as I should.
This is the procedure I was trying:
1) I select Flash device in flash tool
2) I select Flashmode mode
3) I choose which firmware to flash and click Flash so flash tool can start it's magic
4) When flash tool shows message that I can remove my device from USB and turn it off I do so
5) I also press volume down and reconnect the device with the PC.
6) Problem happens here
what about if flashtool isnt ready to flash file, does flashtool pick it up (4 and 5)
it will say device connected in flashmode with green led
Yeah, it does pick it up and displays a message "Device connected in flash mode" and after awhile "Device disconnected".
Bluffer said:
Yeah, it does pick it up and displays a message "Device connected in flash mode" and after awhile "Device disconnected".
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good yer i think its about a min, now try and download another FTF file
part 1
part 2
that works i have got loads of people to flash that
edit: i made it so its self extract version then there is a FTF file for flashtool
As you suggested the problem was in faulty FTF. It's working like a charm now!
Thank you once again!
Bluffer said:
As you suggested the problem was in faulty FTF. It's working like a charm now!
Thank you once again!
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Good Good, What wasnt helping was you didnt have drivers installed aswell, now you just have to root and your sorted :highfive:
hey i m having same with my x8 after i accidently kept stock rom for nalf kernal... nw i m nt able to open cmw in phone...plz help..
I am in an awkward situation.
xperia z, 4.2.2 244 rooted stock rom, bootloader locked, usb debug mode off, recovery not installed.
I accidentally corrupted build.prop and the phone bricked.
I cannot use flashtool to flash the stock rom back because usb debug mode is off.
I cannot use Sony update service Pro to force update because it said that "your phone already has the latest available software installed".
I cannot use PC Companion to repair because the software said that "Sony update engine doesn't have software available for your phone".
Please help.
wmiswm said:
I am in an awkward situation.
xperia z, 4.2.2 244 rooted stock rom, bootloader locked, usb debug mode off, recovery not installed.
I accidentally disrupted build.prop and the phone bricked.
I cannot use flashtool to flash the stock rom back because usb debug mode is off.
I cannot use Sony update service Pro to force update because it said that "your phone already has the latest available software installed".
I cannot use PC Companion to repair because the software said that "Sony update engine doesn't have software available for your phone".
Please help.
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Use PC companion but try use repair phone not update. Wait till all phone model showing up than choose your model phone. btw, your phone must off.
than follow instruction there... wil take 1～2 hour for repair.
Hope you can solve your problem. ill take screen shoot when im home later than post here..
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YudiA1 said:
Use PC companion but try use repair phone not update. Wait till all phone model showing up than choose your model phone. btw, your phone must off.
than follow instruction there... wil take 1～2 hour for repair.
Hope you can solve your problem. ill take screen shoot when im home later than post here..
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Thank you very much for your reply. But I am already using the PC Companion repair option, and the response is as stated above.
flashtool is all what you need,read the instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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wmiswm said:
I cannot use flashtool to flash the stock rom back because usb debug mode is off
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You can use Flashtool to flash stock rom, doesn't matter if usb debug mode is on or off (only needed to install recovery or to root)
Download stock rom, install flashtool + drivers and follow screen instructions.. Good Luck! :good:
J have the same problem, yesterday j installed cyanogenmod, now xperia Z was on SONY logo and j can't flash original firmware on flashtool, j can only flash original kernel, but is still on sony logo
SUS says that hasn't new firmware for my phone.
What can j do ????
Thanks in advance
gm007 said:
flashtool is all what you need,read the instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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many thanks, done.
shysparrow said:
You can use Flashtool to flash stock rom, doesn't matter if usb debug mode is on or off (only needed to install recovery or to root)
Download stock rom, install flashtool + drivers and follow screen instructions.. Good Luck! :good:
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yes, you are right. Yesterday I check everything on the right panel and it does not work. Today I leave all option unchecked and flash properly. Many thanks anyway.
maxam73 said:
J have the same problem, yesterday j installed cyanogenmod, now xperia Z was on SONY logo and j can't flash original firmware on flashtool, j can only flash original kernel, but is still on sony logo
SUS says that hasn't new firmware for my phone.
What can j do ????
Thanks in advance
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Just follow the flashtool instruction and re-flash the stock rom first, everything will return to unroot stated. Reroot then and try again.
wmiswm said:
Just follow the flashtool instruction and re-flash the stock rom first, everything will return to unroot stated. Reroot then and try again.
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Maybe j have other kind of problem, j tried with flashtool but it doesn't start flashing when in flashmode, after a minute phone boots itself continuosly on sony logo.
j tried several times with different PC and different ftf file.
j hope to solve this problem, but how...
maxam73 said:
Maybe j have other kind of problem, j tried with flashtool but it doesn't start flashing when in flashmode, after a minute phone boots itself continuosly on sony logo.
j tried several times with different PC and different ftf file.
j hope to solve this problem, but how...
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Try this way bro.. Done in many Xperia here..
Solving Bootloop phone/Flash Tool can't Detect your phone.
Your Phone Must Off!! and not connected !!
1. Open Pc Companion
2. Click update on Red ellipse (in Picture 1)
3. Start on Phone/tablet Update (in Picture 2)
4. Click Repair on Next Screen
5. in Next Screen, Read that warning Click Continue if you OK
6. Next Step click on Red Circle than Next...
7. Wait initializing Software (10~30 mnt) or depend your ISP speed
8. After initializin9 All Xperia Phone List Will Show Up.
Choose What Xperia Phone Will you repair ( I choose XZ) than Next..
9. Follow instruction On picture.
( Connect USB on your Phone while Press Vol down )
10. if not Start.. Unplug usb and try plug again ==> same no 9)
11. After start.. Waiting 1~2 Hours till done.
(Read Warning There )
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YudiA1 said:
Try this way bro.. Done in many Xperia here..
Solving Bootloop phone/Flash Tool can't Detect your phone.
Your Phone Must Off!! and not connected !!
1. Open Pc Companion
2. Click update on Red ellipse (in Picture 1)
3. Start on Phone/tablet Update (in Picture 2)
4. Click Repair on Next Screen
5. in Next Screen, Read that warning Click Continue if you OK
6. Next Step click on Red Circle than Next...
7. Wait initializing Software (10~30 mnt) or depend your ISP speed
8. After initializin9 All Xperia Phone List Will Show Up.
Choose What Xperia Phone Will you repair ( I choose XZ) than Next..
9. Follow instruction On picture.
( Connect USB on your Phone while Press Vol down )
10. if not Start.. Unplug usb and try plug again ==> same no 9)
11. After start.. Waiting 1~2 Hours till done.
(Read Warning There )
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Solved...j know that phones must be off, the problem was flashtool, j used other version (beta 4) on other pc running xp instead of win7 and all goes good.
Thanks to all for helping me
Doesnt work.
I cant use flashtool, period.
Are there anyother methods?
theVenerable said:
Doesnt work.
I cant use flashtool, period.
Are there anyother methods?
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The above didn't work for me because I received error based on my type of phone.
This guide however did help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
I had to reboot windows to a settings to enable unsigned drivers. Installed Flashtool and it's drivers,
First unlocked the bootloader(BLU button, got the IMEI, used the sony form (http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions))
Then I downloaded the stock sony xperia z ftf image, placed it in Flashtool's firmware folder, then flashed it (flash device > flash mode).
Now my phone's working again.
HTH,
George
brick,unbrick,xperia z problem,flashtool
My OS phone in recovery mode (root) got deleted And when I turn on phone stuck on Sony logo And when it is connected to the computer showing error your USB not recognized and Flash mode for use Flashtool doesn't work and the same error shows what should i do?
shayanster said:
My OS phone in recovery mode (root) got deleted And when I turn on phone stuck on Sony logo And when it is connected to the computer showing error your USB not recognized and Flash mode for use Flashtool doesn't work and the same error shows what should i do?
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If you still can enter custom recovery, you only need flash rom and (with) suitable kernel.
If not, you need Flashtool.
- make sure you have the newest version of flashtool and driver
- connect your phone to pc.
- when computer show error about usb not recognized, go to computer management - device manager. Find something in universal serial bus controller list that have yellow triangle and exclamation mark. right click and remove it
- disconnect your phone then reboot your pc
- install flashtool and driver, reboot pc again
- connect your phone to pc. Now, it should detect your phone.
- do flashing procedure
cmiiw
visualfighter said:
If you still can enter custom recovery, you only need flash rom and (with) suitable kernel.
If not, you need Flashtool.
- make sure you have the newest version of flashtool and driver
- connect your phone to pc.
- when computer show error about usb not recognized, go to computer management - device manager. Find something in universal serial bus controller list that have yellow triangle and exclamation mark. right click and remove it
- disconnect your phone then reboot your pc
- install flashtool and driver, reboot pc again
- connect your phone to pc. Now, it should detect your phone.
- do flashing procedure
cmiiw
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Thanks for the answer I tried all ways but the problem is not solved .I think the only solution is JTAG box
shayanster said:
Thanks for the answer I tried all ways but the problem is not solved .I think the only solution is JTAG box
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To use Flashtool put phone in flashmode, it will not work in recovery mode
To put phone in flashmode
Hold power + both volume keys
wait till you feel three vibrations.
Make sure you have installed Z drivers flashmode drivers & fastboot drivers(Setup fille is in driver folder of flashtool)
Keep FTF file in firmware folder of flashtool
Start flashtool
Click the thunder button
select flashmode
select the FTF file
When it tells you to connect phone
Hold volume down key and connect USB it should start flashing
androidtweaker1 said:
To use Flashtool put phone in flashmode, it will not work in recovery mode
To put phone in flashmode
Hold power + both volume keys
wait till you feel three vibrations.
Make sure you have installed Z drivers flashmode drivers & fastboot drivers(Setup fille is in driver folder of flashtool)
Keep FTF file in firmware folder of flashtool
Start flashtool
Click the thunder button
select flashmode
select the FTF file
When it tells you to connect phone
Hold volume down key and connect USB it should start flashing
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when it is connected into flashmode the computer showing error your USB not recognized
shayanster said:
when it is connected into flashmode the computer showing error your USB not recognized
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Is it Windows 7 or 8?
I have the latest build and i'm trying to downgrade it but i have an error while flashing it. Here's the error.
ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
Can't seem to find the problem. I've redownload and tried other roms but its still the same.
My process is i will open the flash tool and flash the tft file then wait for a message to pop up then i will press volume down and insert the USB.
But i've seened in the tutorial that i have to first press volume down and insert the USB before flashing. But when i used that method my phone will open by itself.
n0p4rk1ng said:
I have the latest build and i'm trying to downgrade it but i have an error while flashing it. Here's the error.
ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
Can't seem to find the problem. I've redownload and tried other roms but its still the same.
My process is i will open the flash tool and flash the tft file then wait for a message to pop up then i will press volume down and insert the USB.
But i've seened in the tutorial that i have to first press volume down and insert the USB before flashing. But when i used that method my phone will open by itself.
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do you installed drivers for your phone ?
Ben Ling said:
do you installed drivers for your phone ?
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Yes i did. I've installed it in flashtool folder..
n0p4rk1ng said:
Yes i did. I've installed it in flashtool folder..
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how about importing your device in the flashtool settings ?
Ben Ling said:
do you installed drivers for your phone ?
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And do i need to have my bootloader unlocked first before doing that? i have a 4.3 device.
n0p4rk1ng said:
And do i need to have my bootloader unlocked first before doing that? i have a 4.3 device.
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nope you don't need
Ben Ling said:
how about importing your device in the flashtool settings ?
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It says no device to import? Do i need to flash mode first?
Ben Ling said:
how about importing your device in the flashtool settings ?
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It is still the same..
U said that you press volume down and connect USB right. The method is volume down + power button and connect USB. Try that.
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dj_richard05 said:
U said that you press volume down and connect USB right. The method is volume down + power button and connect USB. Try that.
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This is incorrect. You only hold volume down for flashmode.
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I've tried everything but i always got this error
04/033/2014 11:33:54 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
04/035/2014 11:35:43 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
04/035/2014 11:35:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/035/2014 11:35:55 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
04/035/2014 11:35:55 - INFO - Start Flashing
04/035/2014 11:35:55 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
04/035/2014 11:35:55 - INFO - Checking header
04/035/2014 11:35:55 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
04/035/2014 11:35:55 - INFO - Ending flash session
04/035/2014 11:35:55 - ERROR -
04/035/2014 11:35:55 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Hope someone could help me..
Try flashtool version 0.9.13
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n0p4rk1ng said:
I have the latest build and i'm trying to downgrade it but i have an error while flashing it. Here's the error.
ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
Can't seem to find the problem. I've redownload and tried other roms but its still the same.
My process is i will open the flash tool and flash the tft file then wait for a message to pop up then i will press volume down and insert the USB.
But i've seened in the tutorial that i have to first press volume down and insert the USB before flashing. But when i used that method my phone will open by itself.
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What model are you using(Xperia Z)
Hit thanks if helped
androidtweaker1 said:
What model are you using(Xperia Z)
Hit thanks if helped
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C6603.. Hey, i'm trying to fastboot my device so i can unlock my bootloader. But when the driver is installing on my computer. It fails. And when i look into the Device Manager of my computer. The Sony ADB Interface has a yellow exclamation. I think that's the reason why i can't flash or fastboot
n0p4rk1ng said:
C6603.. Hey, i'm trying to fastboot my device so i can unlock my bootloader. But when the driver is installing on my computer. It fails. And when i look into the Device Manager of my computer. The Sony ADB Interface has a yellow exclamation. I think that's the reason why i can't flash or fastboot
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To install fastboot drivers install flashtool
http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
after installation navigate to flashtool folder in c drive, open driver folder
run the flashtool drivers setup, select flash mode and fast boot drivers and finish installation
put your phone in fastboot mode it will install the drivers automatically
Check USB Debugging is ON ? otherwise it wont work
USB debugging does not have to be activated to flash an FTF. Flashtool uses the same protocol as the official Sony Update Service and that doesn't require USB debugging to be activated.
How do you think you can flash on phones that don't even have anything on /system?
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kingvortex said:
USB debugging does not have to be activated to flash an FTF. Flashtool uses the same protocol as the official Sony Update Service and that doesn't require USB debugging to be activated.
How do you think you can flash on phones that don't even have anything on /system?
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I tried flashing 4.4.2 on my 4.3 device and it was giving me the same error .. .When i Switched on USB Debugging , it fixed my problem ...
Coincidence. I've flashed roms on phones that haven't even had the developer options activated. USB debugging is only if you need to use ADB.
If it fixes the problem, then great, but there's no reason why it should and it would confuse me greatly if it did.
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kingvortex said:
Coincidence. I've flashed roms on phones that haven't even had the developer options activated. USB debugging is only if you need to use ADB.
If it fixes the problem, then great, but there's no reason why it should and it would confuse me greatly if it did.
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As the matter of fact the usb debugging thing is true in my case as well but after it conects I am getting this error
29/042/2014 12:42:45 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
29/042/2014 12:42:46 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
29/042/2014 12:42:46 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
I have installed drivers from drivers folder though