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It seems my LT30p lost flashmode.
After upgrading to 7.0.A.3.195 via "Sony PC Companion 2.1" I flashed the older LT30p_4.0.4_Vodafone.ftf with the flashtool to get back root option.
All works fine.
Now I want to flash the "LT30p_7.0.A.3.195_Vodafone_DE.ftf" I created from the "Sony PC Companion" folder with flashtool.
My problem is, the phone only is able to go into fastboot mode (irrelevant pressing volume down or up).
I re-installed the flashtool-drivers without any improvements.
What have I done and how am I able to get back the flashmode mode for my phone?
Thanks in advance.
harowa said:
It seems my LT30p lost flashmode.
After upgrading to 7.0.A.3.195 via "Sony PC Companion 2.1" I flashed the older LT30p_4.0.4_Vodafone.ftf with the flashtool to get back root option.
All works fine.
Now I want to flash the "LT30p_7.0.A.3.195_Vodafone_DE.ftf" I created from the "Sony PC Companion" folder with flashtool.
My problem is, the phone only is able to go into fastboot mode (irrelevant pressing volume down or up).
I re-installed the flashtool-drivers without any improvements.
What have I done and how am I able to get back the flashmode mode for my phone?
Thanks in advance.
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You seem to be going around the houses. If you flash that you will lose root again. The only way to root on .195 is with an unsecure kernal and unlocked bootloader.
Just upgrade again through pccompanion and then unlock bootloader and flash advanced stock kernel v4.
gregbradley said:
You seem to be going around the houses. If you flash that you will lose root again. The only way to root on .195 is with an unsecure kernal and unlocked bootloader.
Just upgrade again through pccompanion and then unlock bootloader and flash advanced stock kernel v4.
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Thank you. I know that at first I lost root again.
I thought (and that's I understood from that post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33568696&postcount=48) that it will possible to flash the ftf file instead of using the "PC Companion" software. I am not happy to lose my holo hd launcher's settings e.g.
I hoped it will work as you described here:
Part 2. Rooting
If you are on 7.0.A.1.303, follow Bin4ry's method from post 2.
If you are on 7.0.A.3.195, follow the other method in the how to root section from post 2.
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I wanted to follow this direction:
[Root method] via Flashtool instructions. Credit to Androxyde.
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But I don't understand why the "flashboot mode" will not reached, my phone only comes into fastboot mode.
Sorry for noob questions, I am native german speaker and school (and english) are many years ago. The Xperia T is my first Sony, I come from Samsung Galaxy phones.
harowa said:
Thank you. I know that at first I lost root again.
I thought (and that's I understood from that post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33568696&postcount=48) that it will possible to flash the ftf file instead of using the "PC Companion" software. I am not happy to lose my holo hd launcher's settings e.g.
But I don't understand why the "flashboot mode" will not reached, my phone only comes into fastboot mode.
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OK, There is no such thing as flashboot mode. Its either flashmode or fastboot.
Try this
download and install latest flashtool.
Goto driver folder and install drivers for fastboot/flashmode/xperia tx
Then open flashtool and drag and drop the .ftf you want to flash into the open window of flashtool. Wait untill flashtool tells you to connect phone.
Turn phone off, count to 10, hold volume down button and connect usb cable
gregbradley said:
OK, There is no such thing as flashboot mode. Its either flashmode or fastboot.
Try this
download and install latest flashtool.
Goto driver folder and install drivers for fastboot/flashmode/xperia tx
Then open flashtool and drag and drop the .ftf you want to flash into the open window of flashtool. Wait untill flashtool tells you to connect phone.
Turn phone off, count to 10, hold volume down button and connect usb cable
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Sorry ma fault. I mean flashmode and not "flashboot mode". I wrote it from memory.
I allready have installed the drivers (it works for a few days, I wrote in the op), i re-installed them, too bevor I wrote the op.
I turned my phone off und waited until an hour!
02/027/2012 13:27:15 - INFO - Selected LT30p_7.0.A.3.195_2_Vodafone_DE.ftf
02/027/2012 13:27:15 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
02/027/2012 13:27:20 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
02/027/2012 13:27:28 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
02/027/2012 13:27:39 - INFO - Flash canceled
02/027/2012 13:27:43 - INFO - Device disconnected
The phone never goes to flashmode since flashing the older ftf, only in fastboot mode, no matter if I hold the bottom down or up button.
That's the problem. I don#t know what happend to the phone, but there is no flashmode any more.
It might be, that there is no flashmode with that ftf?
I got it from your post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32978312&postcount=3
[STOCK FIRMWARE] Xperia T [LT30p] 7.0.A.1.303 [Vodafone UK] FTF by gregbradley
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harowa said:
Sorry ma fault. I mean flashmode and not "flashboot mode". I wrote it from memory.
I allready have installed the drivers (it works for a few days, I wrote in the op), i re-installed them, too bevor I wrote the op.
I turned my phone off und waited until an hour!
02/027/2012 13:27:15 - INFO - Selected LT30p_7.0.A.3.195_2_Vodafone_DE.ftf
02/027/2012 13:27:15 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
02/027/2012 13:27:20 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
02/027/2012 13:27:28 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
02/027/2012 13:27:39 - INFO - Flash canceled
02/027/2012 13:27:43 - INFO - Device disconnected
The phone never goes to flashmode since flashing the older ftf, only in fastboot mode, no matter if I hold the bottom down or up button.
That's the problem. I don#t know what happend to the phone, but there is no flashmode any more.
It might be, that there is no flashmode with that ftf?
I got it from your post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32978312&postcount=3
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No, flashmode should always work. Restart phone, restart computer and try again. Make sure you are pressing the very bottom of the volume down button
Try updating via pccompanion.
gregbradley said:
No, flashmode should always work. Restart phone, restart computer and try again. Make sure you are pressing the very bottom of the volume down button
Try updating via pccompanion.
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I did all of them more than once except using PC Companion. Thank you.
I will not use this tool, because it's not my favor to re-install the halo hd gui and moving other tools via root explorer. I'll wait for OTA, if vodafone germany will rollout 7.0.A.3.195 via ota.
If not, I'll see and look further. But I explain, this has been my first and also my very last Sony Smartphone.
thanks again.
thread may be closed.
harowa said:
I did all of them more than once except using PC Companion. Thank you.
I will not use this tool, because it's not my favor to re-install the halo hd gui and moving other tools via root explorer. I'll wait for OTA, if vodafone germany will rollout 7.0.A.3.195 via ota.
If not, I'll see and look further. But I explain, this has been my first and also my very last Sony Smartphone.
thanks again.
thread may be closed.
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You give up too easily.
Uninstall flashtool and all sony software from your PC and reinstall.
Also, you can make a backup of your system using recovery and flash your /data back in recovery after you have sorted the problem.
Personally, i will never get another phone other than sony.
gregbradley said:
You give up too easily.
Uninstall flashtool and all sony software from your PC and reinstall.
Also, you can make a backup of your system using recovery and flash your /data back in recovery after you have sorted the problem.
Personally, i will never get another phone other than sony.
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Thanks again, I am familiar with CWM. I used many different roms with my Galaxy S1 and later with my SIII, too.
With Samsung flashing firmware / custom roms is much easier then with Sony Xperia.
I installed all the needed stuff on an other computer I have in my household and voila it works.
I flashed the rom without wipe data and it works, still without root.
After unlocking boot loader and flashing the V4 comes the shock: all my apps are gone and I have to re-install all my stuff, accounts, gui and so on. I hate that work. Okay, Titanium Backup helps, but it costs many time to get back that system I have had previously.
CWM is a great thing to flashing ROMs and kernels, too. Also great if you want to restore an full image, but to restore (user) data often Titanium Backup is the better choise. But that are only my two cents.
harowa said:
Thanks again, I am familiar with CWM. I used many different roms with my Galaxy S1 and later with my SIII, too.
With Samsung flashing firmware / custom roms is much easier then with Sony Xperia.
I installed all the needed stuff on an other computer I have in my household and voila it works.
I flashed the rom without wipe data and it works, still without root.
After unlocking boot loader and flashing the V4 comes the shock: all my apps are gone and I have to re-install all my stuff, accounts, gui and so on. I hate that work. Okay, Titanium Backup helps, but it costs many time to get back that system I have had previously.
CWM is a great thing to flashing ROMs and kernels, too. Also great if you want to restore an full image, but to restore (user) data often Titanium Backup is the better choise. But that are only my two cents.
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If you read the whole of the instructions from the SOny site about unlocking the bootloader it clearly states that all data will be lost and that you should make a backup of it.
Certain content on your phone may also be inaccessible due to the removal of DRM security keys and the secure user data partition while unlocking the boot loader. We advise you to create backups, since user data, settings and accounts will be removed.
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlocking-boot-loader
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Hi,
Just got my new ZR and it came with 10.3.1.A.0.244
I need to root, so I can restore my app's data from my old phone (Xperia SOLA) via Titanium.
I started by following this thread and doing as advised:
- install USB drivers (Z, A, fastboot and flashmode)
- change USB mode to MSC
- activate debug over USB
- install Flashtool (upgrade in my case)
- restart phone in flash mode
- use flashtool to flash XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL.ftf
- flashtool says it succeeds, to remove cable and start phone
That's where it gets stuck! The phone doesn't wake up. I remove the battery, press the power button for a couple of seconds and it vibrates and ... nothing else. If I hook the phone into FlashTool, it says the phone is in flash mode.
I've tried flashing the XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.1.A.0.244_BE.ftf, but nothing works.
I bring the phone back alive by using SUS, but I'm back where I started. I've done this 3 times, and redownloaded the FTF 2 times.
What am I doing wrong? I'm still on locked bootloader. The phone has less than 24 hours... hasn't seen water yet :cyclops:
Wanted to test a couple of things, before voiding my warranty!!
If anyone has any ideas/sugestions, I'd love to hear them!
Hajah
Dude, XZR is C550X, you're flashing C660X which is XZ's kernel...
Follow the instruction here for root in 4.1.2 -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2384590
If you're on 4.2, you can try follow here but it seems still buggy -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387008
Hi,
I see now where I got mislead... (n00b)
As I see it, no valid method to get root on 4.2!
Can I flash 4.1.2 on my locked bootloader? And where do I find the correct ROM image for my C5503?
Thanks again!
------------
Found it! It was hiding behind a spoiler box in the 4.2 thread
Hajah, the C5503 n00b
try
try using doomlord rooting kit download it and connect your phone to your computer install driver if you want start doomlord press any key to continue it will automaticaly restart when it has finished
Yes, you can flash any firmware without unlocking your bootloader.
You can get all 4.1 and 4.2 stock ROM from different region in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2384512
You can try to root your 4.2 using the method, some reported to be successful.
did it work
did it work dude cause it works on all devices:fingers-crossed:
tam Esument
is there a quick and easy method to check if the bootloader is unlocked or not?
See this post.
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..
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium
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..
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium
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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
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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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
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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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 )
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium
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 )
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium
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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?
To Whom It May Concern...
Yesterday, I updated my Bell Sony Xperia T LT30a W/LB using FW/9.2.A.0.295. This update removed my Root Access. I haven't been successful using Bin4ry v33 to restore my Root Access.
Please provide me with step by step instructions on how to ReRoot my subject phone/firmware. Currently I have very limited App access since I was using Link2SD and without Root almost all my Apps are missing
Appreciated...Rasher0123
currently the only way to have root on 4.3 is to downgrade to 4.1, then root, flash CWM for LB then upgrade with one of the packages in the development section that has root pre-installed.
If you have an UB then you need to unlock it and flash one of the stock kernels with CWM
4.3 vs 4.1
Matt...
Thanks for your response
I was rooted before I updated my firmware to 9.2.A.0.295. Did the firmware upgrade me from 4.1>4.3 as well because I thought I was 4.3 before?
Previously I was able to achieve root by using Bin4ry v31 however since I upgraded the firmware I've lost root access and Bin4ry v33 doesn't seem to be working to restore it, I have also tried DooMLoRD v18, Kingo Root & SuperOneClick.
Are you familiar with any of the above Bin4ry, DooMLoRD, Kingo Root & SuperOneClick?
I am an avid computer user however I don't understand some of the terms and abbreviations you provided below such as LB and UB as I am new to phone mods
Any further help you could provide or others could provide would be greatly appreciated...in the simplest of terms
Thanks...Rasher0123
matt4321 said:
currently the only way to have root on 4.3 is to downgrade to 4.1, then root, flash CWM for LB then upgrade with one of the packages in the development section that has root pre-installed.
If you have an UB then you need to unlock it and flash one of the stock kernels with CWM
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Rasher0123 said:
Matt...
Thanks for your response
I was rooted before I updated my firmware to 9.2.A.0.295. Did the firmware upgrade me from 4.1>4.3 as well because I thought I was 4.3 before?
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Rasher0123, you would have been rooted on Jellybean 4.1.2 before. The Xperia T's have only recently officially got JB 4.3 with this 9.2.A.0.295 update that started to roll out last month.
Rasher0123 said:
Previously I was able to achieve root by using Bin4ry v31 however since I upgraded the firmware I've lost root access and Bin4ry v33 doesn't seem to be working to restore it, I have also tried DooMLoRD v18 & Kingo Root.
Are you familiar with any of the above Bin4ry, DooMLoRD & Kingo?
I am an avid computer user however I don't understand some of the terms and abbreviations you provided below such as LB and UB as I am new to phone mods
Any further help you could provide or others could provide would be greatly appreciated...in the simplest of terms
Thanks...Rasher0123
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LB = locked bootloader
UB = unlocked bootloader
As someone new to phone mods a good place to start is the All in One Thread that's at the top of this Q&A forum.
I managed to keep root with an Over-The-Air update from JB 4.1.2 (FW: 9.1.A.1.141) to JB 4.3 (FW: 9.2.A.1.199) following this thread, so you could give that a try. Whether you go by Matt's advise or follow the method in the thread I've linked, I believe downgrading to JB 4.1 using flashtool will wipe your settings so make sure to backup beforehand.
Flashmode
BarneyJ & Matt...
I am trying to use Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde and downgrade from 9.2.A.0.295 to 9.1.A.1.141 but after Preparing Files For Flashing I can't get past the Wait For Flashmode pop-up. I unplug my Sony Xperia T from the USB cable attached to my computer. I power off my Sony Xperia T. I then hold the volume down and immediately or a second or so later replug my Sony Xperia T to the USB cable attached to my computer however NOTHING happens. This is driving me nuts! I've been trying almost all day to no avail. Please help
...Rasher0123
BarneyJ said:
Rasher0123, you would have been rooted on Jellybean 4.1.2 before. The Xperia T's have only recently officially got JB 4.3 with this 9.2.A.0.295 update that started to roll out last month.
LB = locked bootloader
UB = unlocked bootloader
As someone new to phone mods a good place to start is the All in One Thread that's at the top of this Q&A forum.
I managed to keep root with an Over-The-Air update from JB 4.1.2 (FW: 9.1.A.1.141) to JB 4.3 (FW: 9.2.A.1.199) following this thread, so you could give that a try. Whether you go by Matt's advise or follow the method in the thread I've linked, I believe downgrading to JB 4.1 using flashtool will wipe your settings so make sure to backup beforehand.
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Power Button & Volume Down
Unfreaking believable I've been trying for hours and finally...with my replugged Sony Xperia T to the USB cable attached to my computer I hold the volume down and push the power button and immediately Flashmode started! No where did I read or see instruction to push the power button let alone while holding another button!! We'll see what happens from here
Rasher0123 said:
BarneyJ & Matt...
I am trying to use Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde and downgrade from 9.2.A.0.295 to 9.1.A.1.141 but after Preparing Files For Flashing I can't get past the Wait For Flashmode pop-up. I unplug my Sony Xperia T from the USB cable attached to my computer. I power off my Sony Xperia T. I then hold the volume down and immediately or a second or so later replug my Sony Xperia T to the USB cable attached to my computer however NOTHING happens. This is driving me nuts! I've been trying almost all day to no avail. Please help
...Rasher0123
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Rasher0123 said:
Unfreaking believable I've been trying for hours and finally...with my replugged Sony Xperia T to the USB cable attached to my computer I hold the volume down and push the power button and immediately Flashmode started! No where did I read or see instruction to push the power button let alone while holding another button!! We'll see what happens from here
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Volume up is fastboot mode.
Bootloop
Do I need to know that Volume up is fastboot mode?
Now I am stuck in Bootloop. My flash was successful but when I rebooted upon direction from the software it's now stuck in Bootloop. What can I do to get out of Bootloop?! HELP
nlooooo said:
Volume up is fastboot mode.
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Volume Up & Power Button For 5 Seconds
Well I held the Volume Up & Power Button For 5 Seconds and it turned my phone off taking me out of Bootloop. Then I restarted the Flashmode by again holding Volume Down & Power Button and now my phone is reflashing...success...I am successfully downgraded & booted into 4.1.2. The negative is that it's a factory fresh install, not sure if that was preventable but I'll work with it...now to try BarneyJ's method...I couldn't get Flashtool nor SuperOneClick to Root my device but Kingo Root worked!
Rasher0123 said:
Do I need to know that Volume up is fastboot mode?
Now I am stuck in Bootloop. My flash was successful but when I rebooted upon direction from the software it's now stuck in Bootloop. What can I do to get out of Bootloop?! HELP
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CWM Installation
So I've successfully downgraded my device from 4.3 > 4.1.2 and I've successfully Rooted my device using Kingo Root. Now I am trying to install CWM4XperiaT_v9i_JB but I get a consistent 'adb server is out of date. killing... ADB server didn't ACK * failed to start daemon * error:' over and over how can I overcome this, once again HELP PLEASE how can I install CWM?
Rasher0123 said:
Do I need to know that Volume up is fastboot mode?
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You surely don't know what are good manners, so you don't even deserve a time that someone could spend on you.
My apologies if my comment appeared rude
I didn't intend for my comment to be rude, I honestly was just asking if I needed to know that. I am a new user to phone mods and have spent over the last 24hrs trying to overcome many roadblocks
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You surely don't know what are good manners, so you don't even deserve a time that someone could spend on you.
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Firsr of all don't use CWM v9 it has bugs, try v8.
Before you start terminal open Win Task manager and close all adb processes and try again.
nlooooo...
Thanks for the advice of using CWM v8 instead of v9
I've been reading this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245 but I'm very confused by 'Step 2.
Unzip the file you chose (cwmod_internal.zip OR cwmod_microsd.zip) to the root folder on the storage option of your choice.
So, for example, if the storage option you chose has the drive letter “F:” assigned to it when hooked up to your computer, you would want it to look something like this…
A folder located at “F:\recovery”
A file located at “F:\update.zip”;
Does that mean I unzip it to my phone directly? Any walkthrough you can provide would be greatly appreciated. I am so frustrated and confused, I haven't had anything go straightforward in this whole process that has taken me over 24hrs.
nlooooo said:
Firsr of all don't use CWM v9 it has bugs, try v8.
Before you start terminal open Win Task manager and close all adb processes and try again.
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Just use the installer of v9 (with .bat file) and replace recovery.zip with older version.
CWM Installation
I am stuck...
So I've successfully downgraded my device from 4.3 > 4.1.2 and I've successfully Rooted my device using Kingo Root. Now I am trying to install CWM but I don't know how to do it even though I've read MANY posts and watched several videos. HELP PLEASE how can I install CWM? I really need a step by step walkthrough with files attached PLEASE I don't know how to do it and even though I've tried non of the files I've found seem to work......I am running a Bell Sony Xperia T LT30a on 4.1.2 with Locked Bootloader (not unlockable)
Rasher0123 said:
I am stuck...
So I've successfully downgraded my device from 4.3 > 4.1.2 and I've successfully Rooted my device using Kingo Root. Now I am trying to install CWM but I don't know how to do it even though I've read MANY posts and watched several videos. HELP PLEASE how can I install CWM? I really need a step by step walkthrough with files attached PLEASE I don't know how to do it and even though I've tried non of the files I've found seem to work......I am running a Sony Xperia T LT30p on 4.1.2 with Locked Bootloader (not unlockable)
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Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012738
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Older versions can be found here.
And on the right side if page find link to download v8 installer (the first with mark v8), and unpack folder from zip.
Enable USB debugging on phone (developer options) and connect booted phone.
From unpacked folder run install.bat and Grant superuser access when prompt.
Boot Into Recovery?
I downloaded the file CWM4XperiaT_v8i_JB and installed it
https://www.dropbox.com/s/903lf9pzwfq8enz/CWM4XperiaT_v8i_JB.jpg
It appears to have worked but I don't know how to test it and I can't seem to boot into recovery. I've tried by having the phone disconnected from the computer, shutting down the phone and then once shut down holding the volume up button and pushing power. It just regular boots. I have also tried When SONY logo appears: On Xperia T/TL/TX press repeatedly (not holding) volume-down button until the phone vibrates. The phone does not vibrate and just regular boots. I've also tried a program from Google Play Store called Quick Boot which I selected Recovery within the program and the phone reboots but again just regular boots.
More suggestions please?
nlooooo said:
Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012738
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Older versions can be found here.
And on the right side if page find link to download v8 installer (the first with mark v8), and unpack folder from zip.
Enable USB debugging on phone (developer options) and connect booted phone.
From unpacked folder run install.bat and Grant superuser access when prompt.
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Try installer again.
LTE
New more important problem, I've lost Mobile Date/LTE how do I get that back?!
nlooooo said:
Try installer again.
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guys i was trying to restore the ta backup to relock the bootloader. after it was done it tried to restart the phone and after the shut down the phone was hard bricked !
unfortunately i was about to recover it so I followed this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646405
but i had a problem during the flashing
i get this error after some proceeds :
MINOR ERROR [0x80080021_, err:0017 ]
error while uploading final HDR block
break
finished
anyone knows what to do now?
Guys pleeaaaassseeeee i need a hand over here help me ;( ;(
Do not bump a thread within 24 hours.
Download a stock ftf and flash it using flashtool
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gregbradley said:
Do not bump a thread within 24 hours.
Download a stock ftf and flash it using flashtool
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give me a break! man! thanks for noticing! i know how to flash a ftf file.. the phone is dead totally. no flash mode or fastboot mode
It already happened to me, you just have to flash again your phone with your computer and it work (for me).
megavigore said:
It already happened to me, you just have to flash again your phone with your computer and it work (for me).
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no way man!its not a soft brick! you cant use flash mode or fastboot mode . just emergency mode ! and thats not working for me neither.
dont know what to do... seems its dead
What is emergency mode?
If there is no response then stick it on charge for 24 hours, do not touch it then try flashing a stock FTF again
Greg is trying to help you mate.
And he's right, there's a time difference and you have to wait for guys to see your thread...
Check do you have latest flashtool
Check do you have correct drivers
Check is your ftf corrupted (download a new one)
, hard restart your device (vol up+power).
Open flashtool and hit start, wait till flashtool prepares fw and ask you to connect device.
Then connect device.
If that won't work, try to download another ftf file...
Maybe you have corrupted ftf and that's causing a problem...
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funky0308 said:
Greg is trying to help you mate.
And he's right, there's a time difference and you have to wait for guys to see your thread...
Check do you have latest flashtool
Check do you have correct drivers
Check is your ftf corrupted (download a new one)
, hard restart your device (vol up+power).
Open flashtool and hit start, wait till flashtool prepares fw and ask you to connect device.
Then connect device.
If that won't work, try to download another ftf file...
Maybe you have corrupted ftf and that's causing a problem...
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thanks to everyone here who is trying to help me out . but guys, i'm having no flashmode no fast boot mod..i know how to flash a ftf..but this one is different! there is nothing except of a red blinking led.. its hard braked! it will not show anything when i connect to pc. no Power+vol up works. it connect just when you connect the testpiont to GND and some stuff to get connected in emergency mode...
when i connect it normally no log adds in flashtool or any sound on windows..
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thanks to everyone here who is trying to help me out . but guys, i'm having no flashmode no fast boot mod..i know how to flash a ftf..but this one is different! there is nothing except of a red blinking led.. its hard braked! it will not show anything when i connect to pc. no Power+vol up works. it connect just when you connect the testpiont to GND and some stuff to get connected in emergency mode...
when i connect it normally no log adds in flashtool or any sound on windows..
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Uff...
Are you sure you restored right/yours TS backup?
I have a friend who restored Z1 TA backup to Z2, this things happen so who knows...
It's really odd if you restored your backup on stock fw and something like that happened..
Now I realized you wrote "I had flashtool problems..."
I thought you have problems in flashtool now, that's why I said try with another ftf or another flashtool version...
If you got that, and you did, while you were flashing ftf....I believe you are, unfortunately, right, this is hard brick.
BTW - which firmware you tried to flash?
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funky0308 said:
Uff...
Are you sure you restored right/yours TS backup?
I have a friend who restored Z1 TA backup to Z2, this things happen so who knows...
It's really odd if you restored your backup on stock fw and something like that happened..
Now I realized you wrote "I had flashtool problems..."
I thought you have problems in flashtool now, that's why I said try with another ftf or another flashtool version...
If you got that, and you did, while you were flashing ftf....I believe you are, unfortunately, right, this is hard brick.
BTW - which firmware you tried to flash?
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i was un iHackers 4.2 using doomkernel v21 tried to relock the bootloader( I have done that before) but this time it tried to restart but this happnd after the restart process..
seems it done, right?
NiM72NiK said:
i was un iHackers 4.2 using doomkernel v21 tried to relock the bootloader( I have done that before) but this time it tried to restart but this happnd after the restart process..
seems it done, right?
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you need to be on a stock kernel if you relock the bootloader.
You should have flashed a stock FTF immediately after relocking and before restarting.
The solution is to flash a stock FTF
and you have not done this yet
gregbradley said:
What is emergency mode?
If there is no response then stick it on charge for 24 hours, do not touch it then try flashing a stock FTF again
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please charge it for 24 hours without touching it, then try again
coming back to this thread. Wondered if all was well - ended well or still stuck ?
I tried to install magisk using bridge approach
and ended up with something that will get to just bluelight ( flashboot ?) mode . I am downloading a stock T-Mob FTF. J-FYI this is an operator locked boot loader. I dunno - is it poss to permanently unlock it and install Cust ROM ? I want to :
-- Recover my data from the dead prev . install
--Have a ROM ( stock or custom ) with Magisk installed.
My plan :
-- Flashtool install 4.4 FTF
-- _______________ <----- Need help here. How do I get magisk working ?
Note that AFAIK for locked bootloader , /system is RO