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
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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
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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
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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 cant seem to install my flashmode and flashtool drivers to my xperia sp. I am able to get into flashmode for about 5-6 secs. But when the computer is install the drivers into my phone, it leaves flashmode halfway and reboot on its on. Can anyone teach me how to fix this issue?
Izinzx said:
I cant seem to install my flashmode and flashtool drivers to my xperia sp. I am able to get into flashmode for about 5-6 secs. But when the computer is install the drivers into my phone, it leaves flashmode halfway and reboot on its on. Can anyone teach me how to fix this issue?
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Go to C:/Flashtool/drivers
Then instal drivers located there, it worked for me when I first used flastool.
Cheers
Device: Xperia SP (C5302)
Rooted
Unlocked Bootloader
ROM: VANIR AOSP (4.4.2)
joyousfrank said:
Go to C:/Flashtool/drivers
Then instal drivers located there, it worked for me when I first used flastool.
Cheers
Device: Xperia SP (C5302)
Rooted
Unlocked Bootloader
ROM: VANIR AOSP (4.4.2)
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Errm i mean that my phone doesn't stay in flashmode long enough for me to install the drivers into the phone
Well if you have done everything right with flashtool's installation, then you're doing something wrong while flashing.
If you want to flash a new firmware into your phone you must plug-in your device in "normal" mode (not flash mode), then:
1) Execute flashtool
2) select the "flash device" icon
3) select "flashmode" option, click "OK"
4) select firmware you want to flash (make sure which options you want to be checked/unchecked)
5) click on "flash" button
This is when Flastool will ask you to
->Unplug device
->Power off
->Press Vol- button and connect while pressing (this is flash mode)
Give it a try, also read a little bit about Flashtool procedures.
Cheers
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hi....i could reach the cwm stage ....then it said cm11 for huashan.zip installed then i also installed gapps from the sdcard .....the blunder is instead of pressing the reboot now the cmw screen i pressed the power button and the phone stopped ....i am able to connect it only in flash mode (the green light is coming automatically when connected to a pc)....now what should i do????..i need urgent help....
Please Reboot into CWM and then follow the instructions in {SP}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM11 - Android 4.4 - FreeXperia Project
If you still have problem, please post in [Q&A] XperiaSP Locked Bootloader (LBL) Cyanogenmod 11.0
If you can't go to CWM, Instead of going back to stock firmware, make your phone back to brand new and flash back the CM11.
Here is some of ftf files.
Instructions can be found here and follow the steps.
Once done follow the CM11 steps from this post.
Regards,
HashyCode
XDA Visitor said:
hi....i could reach the cwm stage ....then it said cm11 for huashan.zip installed then i also installed gapps from the sdcard .....the blunder is instead of pressing the reboot now the cmw screen i pressed the power button and the phone stopped ....i am able to connect it only in flash mode (the green light is coming automatically when connected to a pc)....now what should i do????..i need urgent help....
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This should be easy to recover. The prerequisites are a stock ROM ftf and Flashtool
Install flashtool
Move the stock ftf into "firmwares" folder within Flashtool's install directory (default C:\Flashtool\firmwares)
Execute the drivers installer located within "drivers" folder inside Flashtool's install directory (default C:\Flashtool\drivers)
Tick "flashmode drivers", "fastboot drivers" and lastly scroll down a little bit, find "Common drivers for Viskan board" and tick that as well. Finish the installation
Open flashtool. Make sure you ran it as an administrator to avoid conflicts.
Hit the lightning icon
Choose flashmode
Choose the firmware you have downloaded
Continue. This is ask you to connect your XSP in flashmode. To do so, make sure your phone is turned off completely, hold volume rocker down and connect it to your computer. Once the LED bar lights green, you may release the volume rocker.
Flashing process will run. It is important not to interrupt the process!
Once complete, remove the cable from your phone and turn it on. You have your phone back.
For a similar guide, you might want to check [Guide] How to use Flashtool
unable to install the flashmode and fastbootmode drivers on the pc...!!!
i use windows 8.1 64 bit when i start the drivers.exe in the flash tool it starts and finally says installation all the selected ones failed....!!!!
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shashankavs said:
i use windows 8.1 64 bit when i start the drivers.exe in the flash tool it starts and finally says installation all the selected ones failed....!!!!
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TechnoSparks said:
This should be easy to recover. The prerequisites are a stock ROM ftf and Flashtool
Install flashtool
Move the stock ftf into "firmwares" folder within Flashtool's install directory (default C:\Flashtool\firmwares)
Execute the drivers installer located within "drivers" folder inside Flashtool's install directory (default C:\Flashtool\drivers)
Tick "flashmode drivers", "fastboot drivers" and lastly scroll down a little bit, find "Common drivers for Viskan board" and tick that as well. Finish the installation
Open flashtool. Make sure you ran it as an administrator to avoid conflicts.
Hit the lightning icon
Choose flashmode
Choose the firmware you have downloaded
Continue. This is ask you to connect your XSP in flashmode. To do so, make sure your phone is turned off completely, hold volume rocker down and connect it to your computer. Once the LED bar lights green, you may release the volume rocker.
Flashing process will run. It is important not to interrupt the process!
Once complete, remove the cable from your phone and turn it on. You have your phone back.
For a similar guide, you might want to check [Guide] How to use Flashtool
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i use windows 8.1 64 bit when i start the drivers.exe in the flash tool it starts and finally says installation all the selected ones failed....!!!!
pls help me out....!!!!
shashankavs said:
i use windows 8.1 64 bit when i start the drivers.exe in the flash tool it starts and finally says installation all the selected ones failed....!!!!
pls help me out....!!!!
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Please don't demand help, and also reduce exclamation marks.
Rather than writing the same book, please refer here.
i could install cm11 nightly successfully using cwm.....thanks for u r help....
shashankavs said:
i could install cm11 nightly successfully using cwm.....thanks for u r help....
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Nice. Have fun! :good:
Lately my phone cant go into boot, it just show sony logo, then the logo blured, and it back to sony logo.
I had just done install cwm with this method
How To Install Custom Recovery In Sony Xperia SP
If You Want To Root Your Device Click Here
1. Before You Begin:
Working for Sony Xperia SP with Unlocked Bootloader
Windows-based computer or laptop
Download Sony Xperia SP USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
Skip this step if you have installed the Sony Companion.
Enable USB Debugging on your device.
Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.
2. Download Required Files:
Kernel For Sony Xperia SP
Fastboot+ADB(20926)
3. Install Custom Recovery In Sony Xperia SP:
Unlock Bootloader of your device first.
Download & Extract the Fastboot folder from the Fastboot+ADB zip file at your desktop.
Download the Kernel_en.elf and copy it to the Fastboot>Win32 folder.
Rename the copied Kernel_en.elf to Kernel.elf
Turn Off your device completely.
Enter into fastboot mode by connecting your device to PC with USB cable while pressing Volume Up button.
Now open the Folder Fastboot>Win32 and Press & Hold Shift key and press right click of mouse and select open command window here.
A CMD window will appear on the desktop.
Type fastboot flash boot kernel.elf to flash the kernel in your device.
After the process complete turn off your device (Press & Hold Power Button)
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And now i cant even see my home screen nor the flash mode
So what should i do now? FYI the phone is still can be connected to charger and pc, but if i trying to turn on, it go hard bootloop
Did you try flashing stock firmware using flashtool?
The only way
Quaxbond said:
Lately my phone cant go into boot, it just show sony logo, then the logo blured, and it back to sony logo.
I had just done install cwm with this method
And now i cant even see my home screen nor the flash mode
So what should i do now? FYI the phone is still can be connected to charger and pc, but if i trying to turn on, it go hard bootloop
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It happened to me too, the only way is to flash a stock based rom through flashtool, then flash cm11 and then cm12. I suggest you to flash CrystalPA though and wait for a more stable cm12 release. CrystalPA is just the smoothest 4.4.4 rom out there, especially if you love mobile gaming, it has the best ram management!
Hi, i have a big probleme with my phone Xperia z c6603 lollipop 5.0.2 :i had installed the program * xzrecovery* for lunching the xposed frimware then the *xzrecovery* reboot my phone...it keeps restarting in sony logo........i try to hold the Volume Up +Volume Down buttons+ power bouttons but no result .....i can't connect my phone with Pc via USB cable because i have hardware problem....
...... after an hour of restarts, my battery is completely drained....when i connect with a wall charger automatically turn on and keeps restarting in sony logo the problem is turn on automatically and don"t be charged ?????????????
whene i press and hold power & volume up for few seconds, the xperia vibrate for 3 times and turn off then keeps restarting
im very tired with this problem please help meeeee.....
sorry my english is very bad.....
moad islam said:
Hi, i have a big probleme with my phone Xperia z c6603 lollipop 5.0.2 :i had installed the program * xzrecovery* for lunching the xposed frimware then the *xzrecovery* reboot my phone...it keeps restarting in sony logo........i try to hold the Volume Up +Volume Down buttons+ power bouttons but no result .....i can't connect my phone with Pc via USB cable because i have hardware problem....
...... after an hour of restarts, my battery is completely drained....when i connect with a wall charger automatically turn on and keeps restarting in sony logo the problem is turn on automatically and don"t be charged ?????????????
whene i press and hold power & volume up for few seconds, the xperia vibrate for 3 times and turn off then keeps restarting
im very tired with this problem please help meeeee.....
sorry my english is very bad.....
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Your phone is bricked bro. You have to do some steps to resolve this.
1. Download flashtool & stock ftf file of sony c6603.
2. Install the flashtool on your computer and install the drivers which you can find in flashtool folder in c:/ partition of your computer. Note- disable signature verification before installation of drivers.
3. Now turn off your phoneandd open the flashtool and select flash via flashmode and select ftf file. Note- place ftf file in firmware folder of flashtool present in partition c:/.
4. Now click flash and wait for some time it will trll you to connect the phone.
5. Now press your vol down button constantly and connect to pc via usb. It may or may not show green led but you can check the flashtool showing device connected in flashmode.
6. Wait for 5-10 minutes it will say dettach your device and congrats you have your phone back.
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Your phone is bricked bro. You have to do some steps to resolve this.
1. Download flashtool & stock ftf file of sony c6603.
2. Install the flashtool on your computer and install the drivers which you can find in flashtool folder in c:/ partition of your computer. Note- disable signature verification before installation of drivers.
3. Now turn off your phoneandd open the flashtool and select flash via flashmode and select ftf file. Note- place ftf file in firmware folder of flashtool present in partition c:/.
4. Now click flash and wait for some time it will trll you to connect the phone.
5. Now press your vol down button constantly and connect to pc via usb. It may or may not show green led but you can check the flashtool showing device connected in flashmode.
6. Wait for 5-10 minutes it will say dettach your device and congrats you have your phone back.
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thank u Ess Arr for help...
my battery is completely drained...and i tried to charge my Xperia for 4 hours it does't be charged.....
so whene i use flashtool to fix it will i find problem....