[Q] Problems updating my phone - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi there, hope that someone i willing to help me.
I have some problems with installing the new update through OTA or SONY PC Companion.
I even tried to use the repair function in PC Companion, but it fails too. What i figured out is that the phone fails when it are going into the flash mode.
The phone was rooted, had unlocked bootloader, CWM and used the Taylor_Swift Rom. After that i flashed a Generic Rom using Flashtool and now i have these problems.
Any suggestions ?
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kaspahr87 said:
Hi there, hope that someone i willing to help me.
I have some problems with installing the new update through OTA or SONY PC Companion.
I even tried to use the repair function in PC Companion, but it fails too. What i figured out is that the phone fails when it are going into the flash mode.
The phone was rooted, had unlocked bootloader, CWM and used the Taylor_Swift Rom. After that i flashed a Generic Rom using Flashtool and now i have these problems.
Any suggestions ?
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Hi!
You'll need to have stock recovery and I think preferably an unrooted device.
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squabbi said:
Hi!
You'll need to have stock recovery and I think preferably an unrooted device.
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So when i flash a generic ftf file with flash tool i dont get stock recovery ?

kaspahr87 said:
So when i flash a generic ftf file with flash tool i dont get stock recovery ?
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Oh, I read generic stock rom so I though you flashed it via cwm. I guess you can check by going into recovery.
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squabbi said:
Oh, I read generic stock rom so I though you flashed it via cwm. I guess you can check by going into recovery.
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Ohh
I just tried, i cant get it in recovery.. hmm what now ?

kaspahr87 said:
Ohh
I just tried, i cant get it in recovery.. hmm what now ?
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Hmm.. have you ever been into or seen the stock Sony recovery?
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squabbi said:
Hmm.. have you ever been into or seen the stock Sony recovery?
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No?

kaspahr87 said:
No?
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Ok, sorry I'm not that familiar with Sony phones. Is there like a restore phone button or a way to get back to stock?
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squabbi said:
Ok, sorry I'm not that familiar with Sony phones. Is there like a restore phone button or a way to get back to stock?
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I can't get into recovery I'm using power on + volume up and nothing happens

kaspahr87 said:
I can't get into recovery I'm using power on + volume up and nothing happens
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Oh
Can you get into recovery via adb?
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squabbi said:
Oh
Can you get into recovery via adb?
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No unfortunately, not
Fastboot is working.

kaspahr87 said:
No unfortunately, not
Fastboot is working.
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Wow, that's really strange! What happens when you try to update?
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squabbi said:
Wow, that's really strange! What happens when you try to update?
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I boots to recovery, but it's like there is nothing there. Then it reboots the system and in the notification bar it says "unable to update"

kaspahr87 said:
I boots to recovery, but it's like there is nothing there. Then it reboots the system and in the notification bar it says "unable to update"
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Oh that's strange! Is there a stock recovery image that you can flash through fastboot?
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Use emma from Sony's website.
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SEUS
kaspahr87 said:
Hi there, hope that someone i willing to help me.
I have some problems with installing the new update through OTA or SONY PC Companion.
I even tried to use the repair function in PC Companion, but it fails too. What i figured out is that the phone fails when it are going into the flash mode.
The phone was rooted, had unlocked bootloader, CWM and used the Taylor_Swift Rom. After that i flashed a Generic Rom using Flashtool and now i have these problems.
Any suggestions ?
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Did you try SEUS?
Try that and see what it does.

squabbi said:
Oh that's strange! Is there a stock recovery image that you can flash through fastboot?
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gm007 said:
Use emma from Sony's website.
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Thanks for the help
I figured the problem out after reading the description of "EMMA"
When you flash a generic rom through flashtool your unlocked bootloader keeps unlocked. Therefore i was'nt able to update or repair my software.
I relocked my bootloader. guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191907
Now OTA, Pc companion and SEUS is working.

kaspahr87 said:
Thanks for the help
I figured the problem out after reading the description of "EMMA"
When you flash a generic rom through flashtool your unlocked bootloader keeps unlocked. Therefore i was'nt able to update or repair my software.
I relocked my bootloader. guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191907
Now OTA, Pc companion and SEUS is working.
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I'm glad you got some extra help! Haha.
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[Q] OTA Update does not work on stock recovery

I recently got my HTC one and unlocked the bootloader and rooted it. Now I got the ota update from HTC so I flashed back to stock recovery, and tried to install. The update starts fine but after the install bar indicator reaches about 1/4 it shows a red triangle over a phone and refuses to update. Please help.
Gondermann said:
I recently got my HTC one and unlocked the bootloader and rooted it. Now I got the ota update from HTC so I flashed back to stock recovery, and tried to install. The update starts fine but after the install bar indicator reaches about 1/4 it shows a red triangle over a phone and refuses to update. Please help.
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And did you unroot and relock the bootloader before you tried to OTA?
For me the ota would only work if I went back to a just bought from store state!! , locked, tampered removed, s_on
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AllAboutTheCore said:
And did you unroot and relock the bootloader before you tried to OTA?
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No i didn't. Is that the only way to do it?
Gondermann said:
No i didn't. Is that the only way to do it?
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I believe so mate ye, I've never done it though so don't hold me to it ... I'm fairly sure though.
AllAboutTheCore said:
I believe so mate ye, I've never done it though so don't hold me to it ... I'm fairly sure though.
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Ok thanks m8 will just try again with the stock recovery from AR HD
Gondermann said:
Ok thanks m8 will just try again with the stock recovery from AR HD
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Well shouldt have done that stuck at update screen
Gondermann said:
Well shouldt have done that stuck at update screen
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Have you gone back to stock ?? That's the only way it worked for me, I mean, locked bootloader,s-on, tampered removed, then flash stock recovery, then ota
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markdexter said:
Have you gone back to stock ?? That's the only way it worked for me, I mean, locked bootloader,s-on, tampered removed, then flash stock recovery, then ota
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I just flashed the recovery from AR HD and after some hard reboot and other problems it booted up in android 4.2.2

[q] full stock ruu 1.08

I messed up trying to do Moonshine and I need to flash the FULL STOCK RUU but I have been unable to locate the file anywhere. Anyone have can share it?
flamus said:
I messed up trying to do Moonshine and I need to flash the FULL STOCK RUU but I have been unable to locate the file anywhere. Anyone have can share it?
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http://www.androidruu.com/?developer=Myst
kalel420 said:
http://www.androidruu.com/?developer=Myst
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Those don't seem to flash FULL RUUs from there. I attempted one of the OTA's; also, the phone is the Sprint version not the US Cellular.
Those are the only ones there are you can pm jmz see if he can help you did you buy the phone from sprint or is the SIM just unlocked and you are useing sprint SIM card
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kalel420 said:
Those are the only ones there are you can pm jmz see if he can help you did you buy the phone from sprint or is the SIM just unlocked and you are useing sprint SIM card
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I meant AT&T. Shoot.
I have Tampered/Relocked/Security Warning on the phone atm. I though I downgraded the boot.img right but then decided just to reflash the stock RUU. I guess I'll reach out to him then.
For AT&T you can grab the RUU straight from HTC's support site.
I must have missed it then
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killall-q said:
For AT&T you can grab the RUU straight from HTC's support site.
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Okay, found that one, but I need the older one that works with Moonshine.
flamus said:
Okay, found that one, but I need the older one that works with Moonshine.
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You only need the old boot.img. Apply the latest RUU and then fastboot flash the boot.img from the first OTA.
killall-q said:
You only need the old boot.img. Apply the latest RUU and then fastboot flash the boot.img from the first OTA.
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I swear I tried that. Which of the two boot images from that OTA?
? I only see one in firmware.zip.
killall-q said:
? I only see one in firmware.zip.
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I didn't see a firmware.zip. I don't know if 7zip on my Arch box unzip the main zip and all the other ones as well. I'll look again soon. I am stuck trying to do my college class which is taking forever. Thanks for the info.
flamus said:
I didn't see a firmware.zip. I don't know if 7zip on my Arch box unzip the main zip and all the other ones as well. I'll look again soon. I am stuck trying to do my college class which is taking forever. Thanks for the info.
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You're extracting OTA_MYST_UL_1.05.502.1-1.08.502.1.zip right?
killall-q said:
You're extracting OTA_MYST_UL_1.05.502.1-1.08.502.1.zip right?
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Yes
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Looks like I got it unlocked again but the boot.img wont' take ... so going to see about applying the RUU and try again.
flamus said:
Looks like I got it unlocked again but the boot.img wont' take ... so going to see about applying the RUU and try again.
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Have you tried the all-in-one toolkit? Goodluck
amphi66 said:
Have you tried the all-in-one toolkit? Goodluck
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Yup. That can get root which works. I am trying to get S-Off. I am having issues downgrading the boot.img atm.
flamus said:
Yup. That can get root which works. I am trying to get S-Off. I am having issues downgrading the boot.img atm.
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Got it. I was thinking of you using it to flash CWM which seems to be better compatible with the ROM zips:
http://androidfiles.org/?developer=MystUL&folder=Stock_Roms
after the ROM is installed you can flash back to TWRP, if desired.
amphi66 said:
Got it. I was thinking of you using it to flash CWM which seems to be better compatible with the ROM zips:
http://androidfiles.org/?developer=MystUL&folder=Stock_Roms
after the ROM is installed you can flash back to TWRP, if desired.
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Check it out later
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[Q] Updates Don't Apply on Stock Android ROM?

So I rooted my One and installed a stock Android 4.3 ROM. Occasionally I get a notification for an update which then just takes me right to TWRP recovery. Should I be concerned I'm not getting an update, or just ignore it?
hocplyr98 said:
So I rooted my One and installed a stock Android 4.3 ROM. Occasionally I get a notification for an update which then just takes me right to TWRP recovery. Should I be concerned I'm not getting an update, or just ignore it?
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You need a stock recovery and (re)locked bootloader to apply OTA update.
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MrKudinGTO said:
You need a stock recovery and (re)locked bootloader to apply OTA update.
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But is it still normal to be receiving these updates?
hocplyr98 said:
But is it still normal to be receiving these updates?
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Yes, you still get the update notification, you can download it, but you can't apply it.
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MrKudinGTO said:
You need a stock recovery and (re)locked bootloader to apply OTA update.
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You don't need to be relocked for OTA, only RUU.
BenPope said:
You don't need to be relocked for OTA, only RUU.
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Ahh okay, thanks for correcting that.
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cm-10.1.3

im disappointed to tell you that it doesn't run at all it sticks the device in flash mode lucky i was able to flash the firmware back to its original state
marcUKpsn said:
im disappointed to tell you that it doesn't run at all it sticks the device in flash mode lucky i was able to flash the firmware back to its original state
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Did you do a full wipe, format the system in recovery, im using cm 10.1.3 rc2 and it works perfectly
tuzmaster_v2 said:
Did you do a full wipe, format the system in recovery, im using cm 10.1.3 rc2 and it works perfectly
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no i did not but i didnt want to full wipe my device are you using an xperia t
marcUKpsn said:
im disappointed to tell you that it doesn't run at all it sticks the device in flash mode lucky i was able to flash the firmware back to its original state
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This was the first ROM I flashed on my T and as far as I can remember it ran perfectly. Which ROM were you coming from? Unless you're flashing a nightly then you should do a full wipe, especially if you're going from ROMs where there will be major changes.
Well you should have man, it is recommended to avoid most issues
marcUKpsn said:
im disappointed to tell you that it doesn't run at all it sticks the device in flash mode lucky i was able to flash the firmware back to its original state
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Are you sure you unlocked the bootloader? The symptoms you describe are similar to a bootloop with the wrong kernel
gregbradley said:
Are you sure you unlocked the bootloader? The symptoms you describe are similar to a bootloop with the wrong kernel
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actually no my bootloader was not unlocked does anyone have an ftf off an xperia t bootloader
marcUKpsn said:
actually no my bootloader was not unlocked does anyone have an ftf off an xperia t bootloader
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err no,
You need to do this
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Please note the warning about your warranty
Also, please read post 2 of the all in one thread to learn about the basics in rooting/recovery/flashing/bootloader unlocking
gregbradley said:
err no,
You need to do this
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Please note the warning about your warranty
Also, please read post 2 of the all in one thread to learn about the basics in rooting/recovery/flashing/bootloader unlocking
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How did you put it into fastboot mode
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marcUKpsn said:
How did you put it into fastboot mode
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please read post 2 of the all in one thread, all these FAQ's are in there/

Bricked or not? Need assistance!!

i was unlocked, rooted, and running a custom rom. I attempted to return phone to stock using windroid toolkit. The phone booted into fastboot and was relocked. However, it will not go out of fastboot screen No Recovery, nothing!! Toolkit isnt recognizing phone when i try rebooting , recovery, etc. Perhaps something is missing or was deleted? I have until 8pm tonight to return and would love to get this running. Any help is truly appreciated. Thanks.
mynigman said:
i was unlocked, rooted, and running a custom rom. I attempted to return phone to stock using windroid toolkit. The phone booted into fastboot and was relocked. However, it will not go out of fastboot screen No Recovery, nothing!! Toolkit isnt recognizing phone when i try rebooting , recovery, etc. Perhaps something is missing or was deleted? I have until 8pm tonight to return and would love to get this running. Any help is truly appreciated. Thanks.
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can anyone point me toward the correct ruu?
As far as I know this is the only RUU available http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52145194
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Konfuzion said:
As far as I know this is the only RUU available http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52145194
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Thanks. I attempted that last night. It isn't compatible. Any other suggestions? I have this beautiful phone laying around collecting dust.
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mynigman said:
Thanks. I attempted that last night. It isn't compatible. Any other suggestions? I have this beautiful phone laying around collecting dust.
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Of course it's compatible, you have to have s-off and cid 111111.
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Konfuzion said:
Of course it's compatible, you have to have s-off and cid 111111.
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dont have neither s-off nor cid 111111. is this possible to acheive without being able to boot out of fastboot? phone has no OS or recovery.
So why not use ADB and flash a recovery?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657065
read this.
I attempted to flash recovery/rom via adb but i am still unsuccessful. it seems like there is nothing on the phone but fastboot. could really use some help here.
You fastboot flash recovery. Not adb.
EDIT: http://themikmik.com/showthread.php?16278-SPRINT-RECOVERY-TWRP-Recovery-(UNOFFICIAL)-v2-7-0-7
Captain_Throwback said:
You fastboot flash recovery. Not adb.
EDIT: http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...CIAL)-v2-7-0-7&p=299512&viewfull=1#post299512
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Damn, don't know why I said ADB above other than I was exhausted.
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---------- Post added at 07:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:45 AM ----------
Ummm, if your really having a ton of trouble fixing this you could get teamviewer and pm me the info and I can fix it for you.
But basically you want to make sure you have up to date ADB/fastboot ext and power on the phone into fastboot connect to your PC and the command you type is fastboot flash recovery (recoverynamehere).img then boot into recovery and probably the easiest thing would be to put a Rom on an SD card and flash from there, if not sideload a Rom.
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i'm guessing since you relocked the bootloader you'll have to flash the unlock.bin again otherwise the bootloader wont let you flash a new recovery. Once the bootloader is unlocked again and recovery is re-installed you could sideload a rom and be back in business

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