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[Q] Fastboot mode problem - Xperia SP

Hi guys, got a slight problem with entering fastboot mode. I hold the volume-up key and connect me USB cable but rather than getting the noise verifying it's been connected ok, I get that dull sound it makes when it hasn't worked. It won't even let me install the drivers and in device manager it comes up as "S1boot Fastboot" for a few seconds before then going into battery charging mode. I downloaded the Android SDK latest and replaced the USB driver INF file with the one sony give you but it didn't work so reversed back to the other driver the SDK manager installs and that didn't work either.
I've been through the tutorials and even tried to update the driver in device manager in the few seconds it stays there but that didn't work either! USB debugging is enabled too!
Please help, I'm not a noob and have done fastboot booting before and yes for those who may ask have already checked to make sure the bootloader can be unlocked and yes it can also the phone is NOT branded and is unlocked to all networks.
Any help will be appreciated, thanks!
Dave.

Are you on Windows 8? Using USB 3.0?
"As your flesh bears the sigil....your name is that....of a recusant."

First be sure you're using a 2.0 usb port, if this is ok maybe it's a windows 8 driver problem, so you should try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2170114. It works for me

For also fastboot and flashmode come for 5 Sec. So Make sure you prepare the file and attach the device to fastboot or flashmode when it is asked.

Still problems
I'm still working on a 2012 laptop with Windows 7 Premium installed. It's fully up to date and all the drivers are installed properly I just don't get it, I've tried everything and it's still making the noise as if it won't connect. I don't know what to do to be honest. Also yes it is USB 2.0.

darkdemon32 said:
I'm still working on a 2012 laptop with Windows 7 Premium installed. It's fully up to date and all the drivers are installed properly I just don't get it, I've tried everything and it's still making the noise as if it won't connect. I don't know what to do to be honest. Also yes it is USB 2.0.
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Hmm...how many USB ports are being used when you're flashing the phone?
"你看到了没? 爱让我流胆怯的泪..."
"Have you seen it? Love has made me cry cowardly tears..."

Fastboot with Xperia XP
I have the same problem, can't get it to fastboot mode.
Tried the Windows 8 zith USB 2, and also on XP machine where I was succesfully used it for a Xperia U.

Dump Windows..
Opensource rules!!! I switch on a VM with Windows only when I need Photohshop. Otw, Ubuntu and openSUSE FTW!!

sarkar1990 said:
Dump Windows..
Opensource rules!!! I switch on a VM with Windows only when I need Photohshop. Otw, Ubuntu and openSUSE FTW!!
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Opensource forever)))
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same problem...

m having same kind of problem i was trying to flash boot img from cm 11 but fast boot isnt recognizing my device any more.my sp is rooted bootloader unlocked.fast boot was recognizing it yesterday.please tell me what to do

What I did was use a Windows XP machine.
Couldn't get it to work on my Windows 7/8, because of the restrictions in driver signatures.
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darkdemon32 said:
Hi guys, got a slight problem with entering fastboot mode. I hold the volume-up key and connect me USB cable but rather than getting the noise verifying it's been connected ok, I get that dull sound it makes when it hasn't worked. It won't even let me install the drivers and in device manager it comes up as "S1boot Fastboot" for a few seconds before then going into battery charging mode. .
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I have a similar problem. the power light lights up blue then passes into the phone starts loading mode
Sorry for bad English

The updated version (09.14) don't work properly. It doesn't enable me to go to Flashmode. Uninstalled and used the previous version and it worked as it should, no issues entering Flashmode.

i might have actually found the solution. im on the 4.3fw build version 12.1.a.1.201... in my case, my pc will automatically install the drivers for mass storage giving me no chance to update the driver to the one from sony.
you need to do step 9. and 10. if you havent done so from http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
what i did was allow developer settings and allow debugging via usb.
plug in and attempt to go in to fastboot and obviously it'll fail.
go to device manager. (control panel->hardware and sound->device manager) quickly scroll down go to other devices. you will see s1fastboot (or something like that) if you're quick enough, if not, in my case, the phone will go in to charging mode.
what i did was to disable xperia sp mass storage from disk drives category too.
right click on it and select update driver software and you will select the file you've unzipped (following step 9 and 10 sony's instructions).
after it has finished updating, unplug your usb and attempt to enter fastboot, it should work.
PS: im no expert, this solution might be out there somewhere already or it could just be a great coincidence. some of these steps might not be useful even.

Had this problem and found a funny solution: I switched my cable and the port I was using. Both Ubuntu and Windoze 7 failed on both fastboot and flash mode, even though in both the phone would charge. I grabbed a spare micro USB cable and plugged it into the front of the PC; voila. Now the phone is rooted and running the latest CM.

Need a final solution for this problem
I don't know what to do!!! The problem is this, very similar to the others mentioned above,: When i conect my xperia sp to fastboot mode, pressing volume up while plugging in usb cable, the phone led turns to blue for few seconds and than it just turns to red showing on the screen the battery image( normal charging mode)...... I' m using windows xp and a rooted xperia sp whit cm11 (for locked bootloader obviously). Just two last things:
the phone can be unlocked( I checked it) and fastboot worked the same as now with stock xperia sp firmware.
Please i need a final and a certain solution for this problem!!!
i'll be very thankful to anyone who give me a hand!!!!

TheTras said:
I don't know what to do!!! The problem is this, very similar to the others mentioned above,: When i conect my xperia sp to fastboot mode, pressing volume up while plugging in usb cable, the phone led turns to blue for few seconds and than it just turns to red showing on the screen the battery image( normal charging mode)...... I' m using windows xp and a rooted xperia sp whit cm11 (for locked bootloader obviously). Just two last things:
the phone can be unlocked( I checked it) and fastboot worked the same as now with stock xperia sp firmware.
Please i need a final and a certain solution for this problem!!!
i'll be very thankful to anyone who give me a hand!!!!
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Are you trying to unlock your phone?
Have you installed device specific/fastboot/flashmode drivers via FlashTool? If you are on Windows 8/8.1, you need to disable driver verification to get it done.
Alternatively if you just wanna unlock your bootloader, you can use the BLU option in FlashTool. Again all drivers will need to be properly installed for your phone to be detected correctly.
You say you had the same problem with stock firmware which means you probably haven't setup adb/fastboot properly on your PC. Does your phone get detected correctly in Device Manager? Have you tried installing drivers via Device Manager?

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So the solution is installing flashtool and installato drivers via Emma?? Thanks forma the attention!!

TheTras said:
So the solution is installing flashtool and installato drivers via Emma?? Thanks forma the attention!!
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I meant install drivers via FlashTool. Go to C:\Flashtool\drivers or wherever you have installed Flashtool and run the Flashtool-drivers.exe.
Select flashmode drivers, fastboot drivers and common drivers viskan board (SP drivers) and install them. Like I said if you are on Win 8/8.1, you will have to disable driver signature enforcement. Just look it up in YouTube and follow a tutorial.

[SOLVED] Fastboot stuck on waiting

Hey all. Trying to unlock my bootloader but fastboot keeps just waiting for device. I have my phone on the bootloader/fastboot (black screen, blue LED) and it's connected to my computer but fastboot just won't find it. I have manually installed the ADB/Fastboot drivers from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39856834 to no avail.
I have rebooted the computer and the phone several times. USB debugging and unknown sources are marked on the phone.
I've also got this issue where the latest .422 update keeps failing. I did a factory reset several times and no matter what that update just won't install. Not sure if it's possibly related.
Also, device manager shows Android ADB interface under Android Devices so I know it's connected and picking it up.
SOLVED - connected the device in flashmode and reloaded an unbranded .ftf file which worked a charm

ADB isn't FASTBOOT LOL
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potplanty said:
Hey all. Trying to unlock my bootloader but fastboot keeps just waiting for device. I have my phone on the bootloader/fastboot (black screen, blue LED) and it's connected to my computer but fastboot just won't find it. I have manually installed the ADB/Fastboot drivers from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39856834 to no avail.
I have rebooted the computer and the phone several times. USB debugging and unknown sources are marked on the phone.
I've also got this issue where the latest .422 update keeps failing. I did a factory reset several times and no matter what that update just won't install. Not sure if it's possibly related.
Also, device manager shows Android ADB interface under Android Devices so I know it's connected and picking it up.
Thanks all.
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Load up flashtool and then connect your phone in both flashmode and fastboot. Flashtool will say if it has picked it up and what means, if no go in flashtool check drivers are installed if drivers are not installed and your on Windows 8 then follow the drivers installation via cmd in my sig, shadow boy didn't update the post before he left us all
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I have the same problem
Same problem

C5306 Fastboot - doesn't work

I have a Xperia SP model C5306 on Fido in Canada that I cannot for the life of me get into fastboot mode. The phone is carrier unlocked (by unlockthatphone) and I've verified it on another carrier. I have also rooted the phone with the doomlord exploit successfully.
When I hold the volume up button and plug the device into my Win 7 Pro 64 bit PC the LED goes red for a second then orange once the battery charging icon appears.
The phone seems to have no problem getting into flash mode but fastboot is a no-go.

To get into fastboot you need an UNLOCKED bootloader, it is not the same thing as a SIM unlocked phone.

cachanilla86 said:
To get into fastboot you need an UNLOCKED bootloader, it is not the same thing as a SIM unlocked phone.
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Based on all of the instructions I've read fastboot is required in order TO UNLOCK the bootloader, including those from Sony. If you can't fastboot until the bootloader is unlocked how do you unlock the bootloader?

Have you a SIMLOCK? Have you became that phone from your provider?? it can be that the provider disabl the fastboot that you not can disabl the Simlock

XplayerLP said:
Have you a SIMLOCK? Have you became that phone from your provider?? it can be that the provider disabl the fastboot that you not can disabl the Simlock
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I bought the phone from a provider but I have carrier unlocked the device through an unlock code that I bought from Unlockthatphone.com
Is that different from a Simlock?

Have you installed the drivers yet?
This phone is quite funny, it restarts after a few seconds of inactivity in Fastboot/Flash mode
Catching my breath, letting it go, turning my cheek for the sake of the show

CallMeVentus said:
Have you installed the drivers yet?
This phone is quite funny, it restarts after a few seconds of inactivity in Fastboot/Flash mode
Catching my breath, letting it go, turning my cheek for the sake of the show
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I have the drivers on my PC, I downloaded the ones from Sony and replaced them in the SDK folder. I haven't got to the point where my computer asks me to install the drivers. I'll try this.

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So when I hold down the volume up button and connect my phone to the PC via USB I see a green LED (fully charged) on the device and my device manager tells me that there is a Sony Ericsson seehcri Control Device connected. If I navigate to the Driver information of that device the driver is pointing at the Windows System 32\drivers\seehcri.sys driver.
When I try to update that driver to the Fastboot driver it says there are no 64-bit compatible drivers in that folder. Are there 64-bit drivers for fastboot?

cameron.laird said:
So when I hold down the volume up button and connect my phone to the PC via USB I see a green LED (fully charged) on the device and my device manager tells me that there is a Sony Ericsson seehcri Control Device connected. If I navigate to the Driver information of that device the driver is pointing at the Windows System 32\drivers\seehcri.sys driver.
When I try to update that driver to the Fastboot driver it says there are no 64-bit compatible drivers in that folder. Are there 64-bit drivers for fastboot?
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Okay, Sony's fastboot drivers are not signed, so to install the drivers, you need to disable driver signature enforcement in Windows first.
Look here for more info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354721

Try this method.
Install Drivers
Fastboot Mode - Blue Light - Turn phone off>Press and Hold Volume UP button while plugging in USB Cable> Release the button (from being held) after the blue light.
Flash Mode - Green Light - Turn phone off> Press and Hold Volume DOWN button while plugging in USB Cable> Release the button (from being held) after the green light.
Common problem is it doesn't stay too long on specific mode
You will need drivers try downloading Xperia Z driver here - http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/xperia-z-driver/
(Optional in case you can't Install the driver correctly)
Install Driver first
1.Extract the downloaded file. (If it is in Zip file) in a place where you can easily locate it.
2.Connect your phone (turned on) to your computer
3. Assuming that you have My Computer Icon on your desktop.. Right Click it > Manage> Device Manager (Located at the left tab) > Android Phone> android ADB interface > Right click> Update Driver Software > Browse my computer for the driver software and locate where you put the XZ driver.
4.Done!.
It worked for me, hope it will work for you, too.
Guys, you can correct me if I am wrong..

jayP11 said:
Install Drivers
Fastboot Mode - Blue Light - Turn phone off>Press and Hold Volume UP button while plugging in USB Cable> Release the button (from being held) after the blue light.
Flash Mode - Green Light - Turn phone off> Press and Hold Volume DOWN button while plugging in USB Cable> Release the button (from being held) after the green light.
Common problem is it doesn't stay too long on specific mode
You will need drivers try downloading Xperia Z driver here - http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/xperia-z-driver/
(Optional in case you can't Install the driver correctly)
Install Driver first
1.Extract the downloaded file. (If it is in Zip file) in a place where you can easily locate it.
2.Connect your phone (turned on) to your computer
3. Assuming that you have My Computer Icon on your desktop.. Right Click it > Manage> Device Manager (Located at the left tab) > Android Phone> android ADB interface > Right click> Update Driver Software > Browse my computer for the driver software and locate where you put the XZ driver.
4.Done!.
It worked for me, hope it will work for you, too.
Guys, you can correct me if I am wrong..
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My major problem is that i never get a blue light when I hold down the volume up and plug it in. My computer makes that sound like a uSB device had been unplugged in a couple seconds.
Also, I download the drivers, and with the device powered on, plug it into the PC. What I see in the Device manager is Sony sa0108 ADB Interface Driver. If I disable adb on the device I get nothing in the device manager.
Flashtool will not allow me to do the adb fastboot reboot either.
This is extremely frustrating!

[HELP] Unable to flash firmware on Xperia SP C5303 using flashtool

So, the problem is that Xperia SP was working nice on Carbon 4.4.4 but then I flashed a kernel with bad WiFi module. That had a builtin TWRP (I previously had CWM and backed up everything using CWM)... then I did a really bad thing. I renamed boot.img from CWM backup to boot.emmc.win (TWRP compatible) which subsequently flashed CWM and old kernel. I forgot to restore my SYSTEM as some kernel parts are there (I knew it wouldn't work but I had plan to restore it via CWM)
Then I rebooted into recovery but it didn't reboot. Instead it showed me Sony logo and red LED. Then black screen and repeats same. I learnt how to hard reboot and it did no good. I have unlocked bootloader and I'm trying the flashtool but it won't recognize my phone (I have installed C:\Flashtool\drivers\*) on Windows 10 but it didn't do any good either.. Now when I reboot into fastboot mode it shows me blue LED but isn't detected by flashtool;
Same is with the Flash Mode. Green LED but no connection. On the notifs panel on PC It shows that device not recognized. On Device manager it shows: Unknown USB device (Device descriptor request failed)
I wanna install the drivers but they're already done. I reinstalled them twice just for surety's sake... Any suggestions to install drivers and flash the firmware? I don't know much about Sony as this is not mine, this is a free device that no one uses in my family. I own jfltexx
Edit: Whatever mode I put it in it bumps (reboots) out

Try letting the phone in flash mode and wait a bit till windows install driver automatically, or go to device manager and update unknown device driver, if this don't works, i don't know what more to do

lucasgta95 said:
Try letting the phone in flash mode and wait a bit till windows install driver automatically, or go to device manager and update unknown device driver, if this don't works, i don't know what more to do
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I forgot to tell but if I I put it in flashmode it just shows LED for 3 seconds and turns off and starts to charge :/

This is normal on XSP, the led turn off but phone continues in flash mode

lucasgta95 said:
This is normal on XSP, the led turn off but phone continues in flash mode
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But what about unrecognized device issue? How can I fix that?

I don't know what more to say :/
Here I just insert my device, then windows automatically recognize and install drivers, then I can use my flashtool normally

lucasgta95 said:
I don't know what more to say :/
Here I just insert my device, then windows automatically recognize and install drivers, then I can use my flashtool normally
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Downgrading to Win7 due to non programmable GPU cores and drivers issue ...

It worked!! Flashed kernel elf file through fastboot and device booted up. Thanks mate

You're welcome

Can't enter in flash mode

Hello to all,
I would like to install a custom ROM but unfortunately my phone doesn't want to enter in flash mode! Once switched off, I plug it to my computer while keeping vol down button pressed but instead of entering in flash mode, it displays the battery charging icon.
I hard reset the phone but the problem still remains. Any idea.
Thanks, have a nice day!

My guess is either the USB cable (did you use the OEM cable?) or the drivers (does windows recognize your phone?). Removing the SD card or first entering recovery were suggested earlier (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/help/update-volume-connect-doesnt-t2613733). But more experiences Z3c owners may have better ideas...

Kholargol said:
Hello to all,
I would like to install a custom ROM but unfortunately my phone doesn't want to enter in flash mode! Once switched off, I plug it to my computer while keeping vol down button pressed but instead of entering in flash mode, it displays the battery charging icon.
I hard reset the phone but the problem still remains. Any idea.
Thanks, have a nice day!
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Using flashtool:
Turn phone off completely.
Start flashtool, choose flashmode and choose which firmware you are going to use. Tick Exclude TA.. Click on flash.
It will start preparing the build and after a few seconds it will ask you to connect the phone.
Plug the phone in while holding volume down, as soon as flashtool starts doing something, you can let go.
If you don't know how to use flashtool then I urge caution, Sony's aren't like flashing a Samsung, it is actually possible to brick your phone with flashtool. There are lots of questions on 'how do I fix my phone?' in this Q&A thread from people who didn't read up on what they were doing.
Recommend you read bilboa1's great guide on what to do, starting with backing up your TA partition..

Thanks for your answers but I think the mini usb from my phone must be dead.
About Flashtool, I can't use it because I can't go into Flash mode! Moreover, my phone is not recognized by windows. I tried with several usb cables and computers when I plug it, I don't have any MTP or PTP choice, it can only charge..
On Windows 10, devices is not recognized and Window 7 see it as a 5880!
And I tried to remove SD and SIM cards..

Kholargol said:
Thanks for your answers but I think the mini usb from my phone must be dead.
About Flashtool, I can't use it because I can't go into Flash mode! Moreover, my phone is not recognized by windows. I tried with several usb cables and computers when I plug it, I don't have any MTP or PTP choice, it can only charge..
On Windows 10, devices is not recognized and Window 7 see it as a 5880!
And I tried to remove SD and SIM cards..
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If the USB lead was dead you wouldn't get the charging icon on your phone.
Have you installed the Sony drivers.
You also need to run exe in the Drivers folder within Flashtool, to make sure you have correct flashomde drivers available. Installing these drivers is very difficult in Windows 10 and it require restarting the machine in safe mode, and going into the advanced settings to disable driver signature checking, this how to video is for windows 8, but you'll get the idea
Have you installed ADB?
Sonys PC Companion should set you up with the correct connection to your PC

Have you tried other USB cables?

Didgesteve said:
If the USB lead was dead you wouldn't get the charging icon on your phone.
Have you installed the Sony drivers.
You also need to run exe in the Drivers folder within Flashtool, to make sure you have correct flashomde drivers available. Installing these drivers is very difficult in Windows 10 and it require restarting the machine in safe mode, and going into the advanced settings to disable driver signature checking, this how to video is for windows 8, but you'll get the idea
Have you installed ADB?
Sonys PC Companion should set you up with the correct connection to your PC
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Yes, I've installed PC Companion, adb drivers but nothing appears when I use command "adb devices". I've also installed flashtools drivers but deactivating drivers signatures in Windows. But when I try to flash, flashtool ask me to turn my device in flash mode (switch off then volume down + power) but I can't do that.
I've tried several usb cables. Some are charging my devices, some are aren't but none of them allows me to data transfer!
I've also tried to force MTP or PTP usb transfer in developper option, it doesn't work more..

Kholargol said:
Yes, I've installed PC Companion, adb drivers but nothing appears when I use command "adb devices". I've also installed flashtools drivers but deactivating drivers signatures in Windows. But when I try to flash, flashtool ask me to turn my device in flash mode (switch off then volume down + power) but I can't do that.
I've tried several usb cables. Some are charging my devices, some are aren't but none of them allows me to data transfer!
I've also tried to force MTP or PTP usb transfer in developper option, it doesn't work more..
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Do you have any warranty on your phone, you could be right that the usb socket is damaged somehow, but it's strange that you can still get a charge through it.
Your only chance at moving to a custom rom change is flashfire
This should let you flash a rom without recovery.
Edit: Flashmode is just holding down just - volume button, not volume+power
Obviously your chances of rescuing a failed install are going to almost zero without recovery and flashtool, so be very very careful about what you try and flash in flashfire. Read up completely that the rom you want to flash is going to work pushed on top of whatever you are running at the moment.

For anyone who might be interested, sometimes you have to try a USB 2.0 port or just a different port. I had the same problem while using a usb 3 port, switched to 2.0 worked like a charm.

Try to open the back of the phone and removing/unplugging the battery wait 5 seconds and then put it in again. Then try holding down the volume down button while you connect a usb cable.

sir i have sony e3 dual and wanted to flash a custom rom . i connected it to pc but a
Ertert24 said:
Try to open the back of the phone and removing/unplugging the battery wait 5 seconds and then put it in again. Then try holding down the volume down button while you connect a usb cable.
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sir i have sony e3 dual and wanted to flash a custom rom . i connected it to pc but after the original firmware was deleted i got to know that my phone volume down button isnt working. anyone please tell me how to put my phone in flashmode without pressing volume down button as it is not working