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Hi folks,
I feel like a noob here.
When I have tried to update the phone the new formware I couldnt get into flashmode. This initially did not worry me as I have seen loads of posts about this and I know how to sort it.
I got home from work and unistalled all android software (Fastbbot, adb, sdk, pccompanion, sues) and reinstalled them. I tried again, no luck.
Now i thought i would try my wifes phone. Its not rooted. It went into flashmode straight away, so now I am ata loss.
Flashtool recognises my phone when turned on, it says all drivers are ok, but i get nothing on my phone when i try to connect it turned off...
Now, if anyone wants to help me and call me a noob please do...but this one has me vexed...
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Probably too much to say that you already tried a hard shutdown?
Else try a stock ROM/kernel. Maybe something went wrong with your current kernel
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crazymister said:
Probably too much to say that you already tried a hard shutdown?
Else try a stock ROM/kernel. Maybe something went wrong with your current kernel
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Tried it already. 3 vibrations, no luck
Also no output from flashtool?
I noticed once I didn't see led, but it was in flash mode..
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you are pressing down not up on volume right mate?
did that myself a few times
You would get blue led in that case. So would be kinda obvious
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Look guys, I can get my wife's phone into flash mode and she has an Xperia T, so it is nothing to do with which button I am pressing. I use the same cable and same usb port...
The last time I tried to get into flashmode or fastboot was before Xmas,
It is definitely to do with my phone..I really can't understand why flashmode is not connecting, in previous experience that has worked in all circumstances, but now nothing... Even though flashtool recognises the phone with the correct drivers when it is turned on...
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Also no output from flashtool?
I noticed once I didn't see led, but it was in flash mode..
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No nothing, flashtool just acts like nothing has been connected... Pccompanion eventually times out as if nothing had been connected
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My last guess is it's something in the Rom. Try flashing a 4.0.4 system.sin via fastboot, and access cwm to do factory reset (btw, you did try a different kernel right? You said you did it but wasn't clear of you meant only hard shutdown or kernel too)
My experience is also that it always works. Haven't encountered something like you have before so only shouting some possibilities.
Do say if you already tried something I say ofc.
Something else you can try is different pc (if you have access to one) Have heard of some cases that that did the trick
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I had similar problem with my v some weeks ago, have two thoughts, have you switched between stock and cm kernel? Have you tried another pc?
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Again, thanks for the advice but a couple of things.
I can't change kernel because the phone is not entering fast boot mode
I can't flash a stock ftf because the phone is not entering flash mode
Its not the pc because it works on my wife's Xperia t
I have already done a factory rest.
After work today I am going to try flashing a 303 Ron in recovery and hope I can do an ota update and hope that works...
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Again, thanks for the advice but a couple of things.
I can't change kernel because the phone is not entering fast boot mode
I can't flash a stock ftf because the phone is not entering flash mode
Its not the pc because it works on my wife's Xperia t
I have already done a factory rest.
After work today I am going to try flashing a 303 Ron in recovery and hope I can do an ota update and hope that works...
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Have you tried doing adb reboot bootloader to get into fastboot rather than doing it manually on boot? Or does adb not work either?
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Have you tried doing adb reboot bootloader to get into fastboot rather than doing it manually on boot? Or does adb not work either?
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Hmm, Interesting,
first time i did it it just reboot the device
Second time, it briefly entered fastboot (Blue LED) PC started to install S1 boot driver then the phone rebooted and the driver failed to install
Third time, phone went into fastboot and stayed there but no sign of a driver install.....
Use fastboot via flashtool
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Use fastboot via flashtool
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I cant get into fastboot manually, only by using adb reboot bootloader.
Now the next thing to ask is, well are your volume buttons broke, but no, they work fine to turn the volume up and down with so its not that.
I have just managed to flash a different kernel so will try flash tool again.
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I cant get into fastboot manually, only by using adb reboot bootloader.
Now the next thing to ask is, well are your volume buttons broke, but no, they work fine to turn the volume up and down with so its not that.
I have just managed to flash a different kernel so will try flash tool again.
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Use one cmd/terminal window to adb reboot bootloader, while flashtool is open, has always gone straight to fastboot for me.
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mpiekp said:
Use one cmd/terminal window to adb reboot bootloader, while flashtool is open, has always gone straight to fastboot for me.
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Yes, that gets me into fastboot, but i need to get into flashmode to repair the phone.
I am a bit of a nivice at adb
Currently I am charging my phone ready to try a repair. Now I have flashe d another kernel I will give it a go again. If this doesnt work I willflash a stock kernel and try and that...
It's possible to force a full power-off of the phone (not just a three-vibrations one).
I am not keen to post the instructions on the forum, as it isn't the nicest of methods (but it doesn't require you to open the case). PM me if you have no other options (if you can hook onto UART to see what is going wrong, that might be best)
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Yes, that gets me into fastboot, but i need to get into flashmode to repair the phone.
I am a bit of a nivice at adb
Currently I am charging my phone ready to try a repair. Now I have flashe d another kernel I will give it a go again. If this doesnt work I willflash a stock kernel and try and that...
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Fastboot -w all
Will wipe data and caches, so should clear what ever is triggering the bypass of flashmode.
If really desperate you can also -w system, but then have no os... Handy if the os is causing the bypass, but not helpful if it's the bootloader..
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mpiekp said:
Fastboot -w all
Will wipe data and caches, so should clear what ever is triggering the bypass of flashmode.
If really desperate you can also -w system, but then have no os... Handy if the os is causing the bypass, but not helpful if it's the bootloader..
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Thanks, I will have a look at that, not sure I want to wipe system yet as I am not confideent of getting an OS back onto it...we will see.
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Fastboot -w all does not work. Command not recognised
Hi there,
I just bought the Xperia Z and I think it's awesome! I rooted successfully (unlocked bootloader). The only problem is the fastboot. I am trying to install CW recovery and I need the FASTBOOT. I turn it off and press the volume up and wait, and wait and nothing.... Am I missing something? Should I install anything else to activate the fastboot? I've searched everywhere for the answer but all I find is the way to root but I already did.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
You forgot to connect the phone to usb while pressing vol up
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gm007 said:
You forgot to connect the phone to usb while pressing vol up
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Hi,
Thanks. No, I connect it and nothing happens. Should I keep pressing the vol Up until something comes up either on the phone or the computer?
arielito said:
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Thanks. No, I connect it and nothing happens. Should I keep pressing the vol Up until something comes up either on the phone or the computer?
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What do you mean with nothing happens? Does the phone just boot?
Do you hear the sound from your pc when you insert a USB device?
Do you see a blue LED?
Dsteppa said:
What do you mean with nothing happens? Does the phone just boot?
Do you hear the sound from your pc when you insert a USB device?
Do you see a blue LED?
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Well, I do hear the sound of the PC and I see the Blue Led. Now, the screen is black and nothing comes up in the PC. Is that it? Oh sorry, I am totally lost here.
arielito said:
Well, I do hear the sound of the PC and I see the Blue Led. Now, the screen is black and nothing comes up in the PC. Is that it? Oh sorry, I am totally lost here.
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Yes that's it,only blue led with black screen is the fastboot.
Make sure you can see the phone in device manager and the drivers are installed correctly.
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gm007 said:
Yes that's it,only blue led with black screen is the fastboot.
Make sure you can see the phone in device manager and the drivers are installed correctly.
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I cannot thank you enough. I was expecting something on the screen. Thank youuuu!!!!! Now, if I go to COMPUTER I don't see the Phone. I mean, like when I connect it normally and I go to COMPUTER and all my USB, harddrives and Xperia Z appear. That's normal in this mode, right?
I have a problem with fastboot too. I already have the fastboot drivers installed in Windows, but I'd prefer to have them on Ubuntu too.
Does anyone know where I can find the fastboot drivers compatible with Ubuntu 12.10 or the upcoming 13.04?
Thanks.
arielito said:
I cannot thank you enough. I was expecting something on the screen. Thank youuuu!!!!! Now, if I go to COMPUTER I don't see the Phone. I mean, like when I connect it normally and I go to COMPUTER and all my USB, harddrives and Xperia Z appear. That's normal in this mode, right?
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yes in fastboot you don't see the phone,only in device manager.
xL3thalTuRdZz said:
I have a problem with fastboot too. I already have the fastboot drivers installed in Windows, but I'd prefer to have them on Ubuntu too.
Does anyone know where I can find the fastboot drivers compatible with Ubuntu 12.10 or the upcoming 13.04?
Thanks.
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Not sure if you can find them on sony's website.
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gm007 said:
yes in fastboot you don't see the phone,only in device manager.
Not sure if you can find them on sony's website.
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Well, thank you again. Now, I am happy that nothing's wrong with my phone. Now I am going to finally be able to install CWM recovery.
gm007 said:
yes in fastboot you don't see the phone,only in device manager.
Not sure if you can find them on sony's website.
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I'll have a look around.
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Hey guys, I could use some.help from some experts, I've seen information about Windows 7+8 but that don't help me here.
I can go into fastboot mode without trouble at all, but if I try to go into flash mode, the led just flashes up red, then green, within a split second and the pc tells me that the usb device cannot be specified or detected.
Any idea? I've got all drivers installed and just don't know what to do anymore?!?
All I want to do is flash the new 4.2.2 ftf. File via flashtool
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tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers?
Any softwares like SPC interfering with the connections? Is the device showing up in the Computer window? What does it say in the device manager once you connect and do you here the windows alert tone when you plug it in?
Richy99 said:
tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers?
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Yeah! Didnt change anything
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Any softwares like SPC interfering with the connections? Is the device showing up in the Computer window? What does it say in the device manager once you connect and do you here the windows alert tone when you plug it in?
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Only doesn't recognize usb device in "flash mode" .. Says unknown usb device detected
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Same with my xperia ion, now it is not starting past the Sony logo anymore and I can't restore it because of this issue
Please any solutions, otherwise my phone is forever bricked
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slim207rc said:
Hey guys, I could use some.help from some experts, I've seen information about Windows 7+8 but that don't help me here.
I can go into fastboot mode without trouble at all, but if I try to go into flash mode, the led just flashes up red, then green, within a split second and the pc tells me that the usb device cannot be specified or detected.
Any idea? I've got all drivers installed and just don't know what to do anymore?!?
All I want to do is flash the new 4.2.2 ftf. File via flashtool
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Download flashtool. Go to the drivers folder located inside the flashtool 's installation directory.
Keep your device disconnected.
During installation, scroll all the way down and select flashmode drivers.
Reboot the PC.
Then connect your phone once it's done.
When you connect your phone to the PC, what does it show up as in device manager?
If it says unknown, then right click on it and select the option to manually provide the driver. Then select the flashmode drivers.
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kgs1992 said:
Download flashtool. Go to the drivers folder located inside the flashtool 's installation directory.
Keep your device disconnected.
During installation, scroll all the way down and select flashmode drivers.
Reboot the PC.
Then connect your phone once it's done.
When you connect your phone to the PC, what does it show up as in device manager?
If it says unknown, then right click on it and select the option to manually provide the driver. Then select the flashmode drivers.
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Tried That, just shows an "unkown" driver without certification!
I've never had this issue before!
It always depends on the phone! Had the same problem with the Xperia play, didn't have it with the T and now got it again with the Z:what:
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Hi!
My C903 cannot access flash mode. The led is flashing red and green like a second, then dissappear. Then I have to hold power+vol up to be able to start the phone. Everything else works great, fastboot and everything. I have flashed roms on this phone work flashtool before and it has worked great. I have DoomKernel and rooted stock. 290. Anyone know why the flash mode won't work. I have nandroid backup and unlocked bootloader, so I can try any suggestions.
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which version of windows u are using..???....this might be drivers isssue....
You turn off your phone then when it is off you keep pushing volume down, connect to PC and the PC do not recognize the phone?
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which version of windows u are using..???....this might be drivers isssue....
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Win 7. It worked earlier. I have not changed anything, at least not in Windows. I guess it's the phone.
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C_Karhu said:
Win 7. It worked earlier. I have not changed anything, at least not in Windows. I guess it's the phone.
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Follow these steps....After clicking on “Flash” Button FlashTool will prepare file for flashing.Now enable USB Debugging on your phone and enable unknown sources option in your Xperia Z1 and switch it off. When prompted the notification of connecting your phone, connect it in flashmode.Press Volume down button and then insert usb in phone, you will see red and green light blink once, it means phone is connected in flashmode now.
As soon as phone is detected by FlashTool, flashing beings and wait till it is finished.......
Where is ur fon getting error in above procedure?????
mohit378 said:
Follow these steps....After clicking on “Flash” Button FlashTool will prepare file for flashing.Now enable USB Debugging on your phone and enable unknown sources option in your Xperia Z1 and switch it off. When prompted the notification of connecting your phone, connect it in flashmode.Press Volume down button and then insert usb in phone, you will see red and green light blink once, it means phone is connected in flashmode now.
As soon as phone is detected by FlashTool, flashing beings and wait till it is finished.......
Where is ur fon getting error in above procedure?????
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I'm not at home right now, I will try as soon as possible.
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mohit378 said:
Follow these steps....After clicking on “Flash” Button FlashTool will prepare file for flashing.Now enable USB Debugging on your phone and enable unknown sources option in your Xperia Z1 and switch it off. When prompted the notification of connecting your phone, connect it in flashmode.Press Volume down button and then insert usb in phone, you will see red and green light blink once, it means phone is connected in flashmode now.
As soon as phone is detected by FlashTool, flashing beings and wait till it is finished.......
Where is ur fon getting error in above procedure?????
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Actually the only things that don't work is flash mode and that I can't charge phone while turned off. It boots into system and starts charging. Anything else works. When I try to flash with flashtool it says connect phone after preparing files to be flashed. The red/green led flashes, but no flash mode. Everything with the phone works, but not flash mode...
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C_Karhu said:
Actually the only things that don't work is flash mode and that I can't charge phone while turned off. It boots into system and starts charging. Anything else works. When I try to flash with flashtool it says connect phone after preparing files to be flashed. The red/green led flashes, but no flash mode. Everything with the phone works, but not flash mode...
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I don't know exactly why you want your phone in Flashmode but probably because you want flash something so if you don't mind wipe your phone try use PC Companion and repair the phone to stock, maybe is the custom rom making problems.
Hi,
I installed on my phone the clockworkmod.Next, I turned off my phone and entered in the menu recovery.Then I went to the advanced menu and selected the option Reboot with BootLoadler. The mobile phone restarted and when started only sony logo appears!
Some one can help me?
BrunoMC said:
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I installed on my phone the clockworkmod.Next, I turned off my phone and entered in the menu recovery.Then I went to the advanced menu and selected the option Reboot with BootLoadler. The mobile phone restarted and when started only sony logo appears!
Some one can help me?
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Can you get into the recovery?
neosnake991 said:
Can you get into the recovery?
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No I already tried hard reset and soft reset and nothing happened!
Ok rip off the back, detach the battery cable and reatach, hold the volume down button and attach a USB and see if you get a green light
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Ok rip off the back, detach the battery cable and reatach, hold the volume down button and attach a USB and see if you get a green light
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Yes the green light appears but nothing happens
Good you have basic boot functions, is your phone rooted?
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Good you have basic boot functions, is your phone rooted?
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yes
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Reflash stock firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=52630436 useing flashtools http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1943886.
After doing this if you want to put a custom recovery on the phone I would suggest you flash Dooms kernel from here in fastboot mode, you can get it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52653410.
If you then want to re-root the phone flash chainfire's update SU zip from recovery, this can be obtained here: http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip, then download the SuperSU app from the google store.
Just a quick note, Dooms kernel only works on stock firmware.
Hopes this helps :fingers-crossed:
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neosnake991 said:
Reflash stock firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=52630436 useing flashtools http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1943886.
After doing this if you want to put a custom recovery on the phone I would suggest you flash Dooms kernel from here in fastboot mode, you can get it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52653410.
If you then want to re-root the phone flash chainfire's update SU zip from recovery, this can be obtained here: http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip, then download the SuperSU app from the google store.
Just a quick note, Dooms kernel only works on stock firmware.
Hopes this helps :fingers-crossed:
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when I connect the phone to pc, the phone goes to basic boot mode and the green light turns on for 3 minutes and at the end of the 3 minutes the phone start charging
Ok, have you installed the s1 boot drivers from the fastboot folder?
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Ok, have you installed the s1 boot drivers from the fastboot folder?
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No. I have installed xperia tx drivers
Go to the falshtools folder, in there is a folder named drivers, install the exe, when it prompts you select all the drivers, really can't hurt you.
Open the flashtools application and click on the lighting icon and select fastboot mode, click on browse and direct it to where your downloaded firmware is the select flash, wait for it to prompt you to connect your phone, at this point hold down the vol down button and connect the USB, wait for all to flash then unplug the USB and boot your phone.
Sorry if you know how to do any of the above just making sure I cover all steps
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Go to the falshtools folder, in there is a folder named drivers, install the exe, when it prompts you select all the drivers, really can't hurt you.
Open the flashtools application and click on the lighting icon and select fastboot mode, click on browse and direct it to where your downloaded firmware is the select flash, wait for it to prompt you to connect your phone, at this point hold down the vol down button and connect the USB, wait for all to flash then unplug the USB and boot your phone.
Sorry if you know how to do any of the above just making sure I cover all steps
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That appears when i try to flash
Redownload the file and try again, if not relock the bootloader and send it to Sony, I'll post the link when I'm back on my pc
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Redownload the file and try again, if not relock the bootloader and send it to Sony, I'll post the link when I'm back on my pc
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My phone have the bootloader locked
That most probably explain why you can't flash it, should have asked and not assumed, wait until I get home and I'll post a couple links on how to unlock the bootloader, or if anyone else would like to do this for me!
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neosnake991 said:
That most probably explain why you can't flash it, should have asked and not assumed, wait until I get home and I'll post a couple links on how to unlock the bootloader, or if anyone else would like to do this for me!
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Ok I will wait for the links
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Ok I will wait for the links
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Have you tried to repair it via pc companion? If you unlock your bootloader in that situation you will lose your drm keys. It's just soft bricked. How did you install cmw?
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I forgot about the digital rights management, seeming all the music I buy gets converted to lossless you can see why it never crossed my mind.
Ok, if you still want to use flashtools, unlock the bootloader here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
If not open pc companion, click on how to connect my phone, a screen will pop up, click on repair phone, and follow the instructions.
Sorry for the late reply been bogged down with my company paperwork
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Ok, if you still want to use flashtools, unlock the bootloader here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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I don't know if things are different with the T and V, but I've used Flashtools on my TX while having a locked bootloader... so I don't know how much truth there is to that statement; correct me if I'm wrong.