[Q] Annoying BT action - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi!
I use my Xperia Z1 with my Sony MEX-BT2900. After each time I disconnect phone from deck (by shutting car down) and then reconnecting annoying FINISH ACTHION window pops up so I have selected several items and pressed Always. Still get that prompt every time it connects. In case I choose to go Back or Home phone sound can no longer be streamed to deck (fixed by turning BT off and reconnect again with further selection of some useless action that doesn't make usage any easier). It did not happen on Xperia S with 4.1.2 until recent re flash through SUS.
Does anybody knows what to select so that it does not prompt me again?

Update to latest Android version.

eclyptos said:
Update to latest Android version.
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It is already updated to 14.2.A.1.136
Still having trouble.

Flash only baseband from .257 or .290, try both, on .136. Maybe it help. You can reverse to normal just flashing the baseband only from .136 on .136.

BTW, you can do it via Flashtool.

eclyptos said:
BTW, you can do it via Flashtool.
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still this annoying "finish action with" pops up every time.
I guess that I have to go through that every time now when using z1 in car.

Disable Notification?

eclyptos said:
Disable Notification?
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How do I do that?

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[Q] NFC problem Xperia T

Hey guys since i flashed the new firmware via flashtool, my NFC option is really weird in settings. It is turned on after reboot but if you then press it it goes off and you press it again it blinks for a second then goes out again. I gotta reboot to make it normal again!
hhamzah49 said:
Hey guys since i flashed the new firmware via flashtool, my NFC option is really weird in settings. It is turned on after reboot but if you then press it it goes off and you press it again it blinks for a second then goes out again. I gotta reboot to make it normal again!
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I have the same problem with my Xperia V, but i had it even before the last update. I don't use NFC so i have not tried to find out why yet...
cpumaster said:
I have the same problem with my Xperia V, but i had it even before the last update. I don't use NFC so i have not tried to find out why yet...
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Rooted with bin4ry method? Then http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40328425&postcount=2431
Thank you all, it worked, it was because of binary root method! i just got cm10 installed also unlocked bootloader, i was really scared but for anyone who thinks about doing it but isnt sure DO IT! it is awesome

[important] compulsory to read for those who fota update to 4.3

For those who update to android 4.3 via Firmware-Over The Air (FOTA) and having sharp eyes may notice some bugs due to the leftovers of /data of android 4.2.
Here is a list of bugs I found :
- Sony Select takes forever to load
- Xperia with Facebook takes forever to sign in and load
- Ui layout issue when uninstalling app
The first two issue is rather easy to fix.
AFTER FOTA A IMMEDIATE FACTORY RESET IS COMPULSORY (internal storage need not wipe)
Press thanks if I helped you
Also Sony have completely knackered the Bluetooth stack... When I first got my z1 it was on 4.2 and would connect to my car audio system (navi 800 in a 2011 Vauxhall insignia) with no problem, allowing me to make and receive calls using the voice control on hands free.. After the update to 4.3, it connects but will not make or receive calls.. I contacted Sony who more or less said it was the audio systems fault! They obviously have done zero regression testing at all! I have tried the audio with a s3 which was running 4.3 upgrade with no problems.. If Samsung can make it work why can't Sony!
If anyone knows of a fix for this I will be extremely grateful!
Regards,
Alan
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Also Sony have completely knackered the Bluetooth stack... When I first got my z1 it was on 4.2 and would connect to my car audio system (navi 800 in a 2011 Vauxhall insignia) with no problem, allowing me to make and receive calls using the voice control on hands free.. After the update to 4.3, it connects but will not make or receive calls.. I contacted Sony who more or less said it was the audio systems fault! They obviously have done zero regression testing at all! I have tried the audio with a s3 which was running 4.3 upgrade with no problems.. If Samsung can make it work why can't Sony!
If anyone knows of a fix for this I will be extremely grateful!
Regards,
Alan
nalab1 said:
Also Sony have completely knackered the Bluetooth stack... When I first got my z1 it was on 4.2 and would connect to my car audio system (navi 800 in a 2011 Vauxhall insignia) with no problem, allowing me to make and receive calls using the voice control on hands free.. After the update to 4.3, it connects but will not make or receive calls.. I contacted Sony who more or less said it was the audio systems fault! They obviously have done zero regression testing at all! I have tried the audio with a s3 which was running 4.3 upgrade with no problems.. If Samsung can make it work why can't Sony!
If anyone knows of a fix for this I will be extremely grateful!
Regards,
Alan
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Did you try the factory reset? Before that, I would delete the from phone from the car and the car from the phone, then re-pair. If that doesn't work, factory reset. If that doesn't work, reflash the 290 FTF.
xasbo said:
Did you try the factory reset? Before that, I would delete the from phone from the car and the car from the phone, then re-pair. If that doesn't work, factory reset. If that doesn't work, reflash the 290 FTF.
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Hi,
Thanks for the replies.. I will try that today... What is the best way to reflash the ROM? Using the Sony companion or the flashtool thingy? Also, what ftf file do I need?
I also remember that there is a red button by the sim card slot to reset the phone? Or do I use the options in setting?
Sorry for all of the questions!
Regards,
Alan
Have tried the delete fone from car etc and repaired the devices and factory reset/ and also reflashed using the Sony companion but still does not work! The devices pair but I still cannot use the hands-free facility. WELL DONE SONY... NOT!!!!
nalab1 said:
Thanks for the replies.. I will try that today... What is the best way to reflash the ROM? Using the Sony companion or the flashtool thingy? Also, what ftf file do I need?
I also remember that there is a red button by the sim card slot to reset the phone? Or do I use the options in setting?
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This button is only to force the phone to turn completely off. It does not reset anything. Make sure that's what you tried for the reset.
nalab1 said:
Have tried the delete fone from car etc and repaired the devices and factory reset/ and also reflashed using the Sony companion but still does not work! The devices pair but I still cannot use the hands-free facility. WELL DONE SONY... NOT!!!!
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The only proof is really to flash back to 4.2.2 and prove that's what did it. Sorry, there's not much else I can recommend here.
I installed a fresh with flashtool, wiped all data and still have that 3rd one with the UI layout when installing and uninstalling apps.
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk
I use a bluetooth mouse with my Z1 and it's no longer functioning properly with the update. it stutters across the screen and is useless for anything really. Also movies seem to stop and restart or close. I've done a factory reset and it's still the same. I haven't tried my bluetooth keyboard yet. I use the mouse daily and hook up via hdmi so this is a major inconvenience. Anyone got a fix for this please?
bristarman said:
I use a bluetooth mouse with my Z1 and it's no longer functioning properly with the update. it stutters across the screen and is useless for anything really. Also movies seem to stop and restart or close. I've done a factory reset and it's still the same. I haven't tried my bluetooth keyboard yet. I use the mouse daily and hook up via hdmi so this is a major inconvenience. Anyone got a fix for this please?
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Did you try the steps I recommended above for another Bluetooth-related problem?
xasbo said:
Did you try the steps I recommended above for another Bluetooth-related problem?
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Thanks for your reply. I did try that yes but it didn't work at all.
Last night I repaired my phone with PC Companion and now my bluetooth keyboard or mouse will not connect at all. It won't even see the keyboard.
bristarman said:
Thanks for your reply. I did try that yes but it didn't work at all.
Last night I repaired my phone with PC Companion and now my bluetooth keyboard or mouse will not connect at all. It won't even see the keyboard.
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Unfortunately, you may be up the same tree as @nalab1 and need to flash back to 4.2.2 to see if it's strictly a 4.3 issue. Otherwise, the only thing I can suggest is to cast a wider net and see if any other phones are having issues with Bluetooth and 4.3.
Hi xasbo,
Sorry for the noob question, but can you tell me how to downgrade my z1 to 4.2.2 and what ftf file I need. (Im on Vodafone in the UK)
Any help will be appreciated!
Regards,
Alan
nalab1 said:
Hi xasbo,
Sorry for the noob question, but can you tell me how to downgrade my z1 to 4.2.2 and what ftf file I need. (Im on Vodafone in the UK)
Any help will be appreciated!
Regards,
Alan
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If you don't need root, just download the C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Vodafone UK FTF from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
and use Flashtool to flash it.
hush66 said:
If you don't need root, just download the C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Vodafone UK FTF from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
and use Flashtool to flash it.
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Thank you for the reply. I will give it a go at the weekend.
Regards,
Alan
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Hi,
I have just had a look at the FlashTool Guide and saw this -
- Red: Firmware selector to selct the firmware you want to flash
- Blue: this will display the firmware content
- Green: Wipe options, you can choose to wipe certain things here
- Purple: Exclude options, this is to exclude content like kernel or baseband from flashing
- Orange: verification check, you don't need to edit this option
Are there any recomendations as to what to select in the Green/Purple/Orange sections?
Regards,
Alan

Xperia T - Not possible to turn on Wifi after Updating to Android 4.3

Yesterday I updated my Xperia T to Android 4.3 via Sony Companion Software. My phone is not rooted. Everything apperently went fine, but after the Update process I wanted to turn on my Wifi, but it did not work. I tried that from the quicksettings and form the settings directly. The button remain grey for a certain time and the turns back to off.
I turned off my phnone and on again, but a white triangle with a screw came and the phone remained in that status for more than 6 hours. After that it turned on, but the Wifi problem remains. Regarding Bluetooth, that works fine.
What I noticed is that when I check the phone info and the Wifii settings, no MAC Adress is listed there for Wifi. I don't think its a hardware problem, because everything was fine before updating.
What should I do? I am afraid to turn my phone off bcause it could go back to the white triangle remaining for several hours in that state. I dont think a factory reset would help, because there seems to be an update problem and I would like to rather not loose all my settings.
Any help would be very appreciated, because I urgently need wifi in my university.......
darkangel1 said:
Yesterday I updated my Xperia T to Android 4.3 via Sony Companion Software. My phone is not rooted. Everything apperently went fine, but after the Update process I wanted to turn on my Wifi, but it did not work. I tried that from the quicksettings and form the settings directly. The button remain grey for a certain time and the turns back to off.
I turned off my phnone and on again, but a white triangle with a screw came and the phone remained in that status for more than 6 hours. After that it turned on, but the Wifi problem remains. Regarding Bluetooth, that works fine.
What I noticed is that when I check the phone info and the Wifii settings, no MAC Adress is listed there for Wifi. I don't think its a hardware problem, because everything was fine before updating.
What should I do? I am afraid to turn my phone off bcause it could go back to the white triangle remaining for several hours in that state. I dont think a factory reset would help, because there seems to be an update problem and I would like to rather not loose all my settings.
Any help would be very appreciated, because I urgently need wifi in my university.......
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Repair it using PCC or flash the ftf file with Flashtool
St.Jimmy90 said:
Repair it using PCC or flash the ftf file with Flashtool
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Thank you for your reply. Could you please explain to me what ftf is and what flashtool I need? Tnx...
darkangel1 said:
Thank you for your reply. Could you please explain to me what ftf is and what flashtool I need? Tnx...
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The ftf file is the stock Rom, you can find it here on xda. Flashtool also. Flashtool only works if you have windows xp, vista 7 or 8. Not on 8.1. Repairing it using pcc should be easier though
St.Jimmy90 said:
The ftf file is the stock Rom, you can find it here on xda. Flashtool also. Flashtool only works if you have windows xp, vista 7 or 8. Not on 8.1. Repairing it using pcc should be easier though
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Tnx again. Regarding stoch Rom, I think I am a newbie in that field. I will try to repair via PCC. I have sony bridge for Mac or a Windows PC with Windows 8.1. Which one would you prefer? I updated to Android 4.3 on a Windows 8.1 PC. Do you think that might be a reason, why there is an issue with the update process or something went wrong?
Windows 8.1 works with one of the updates the launched not so long ago
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
silasje1 said:
Windows 8.1 works with one of the updates the launched not so long ago
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
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Unfortunately, reparing it with PCC did not help and I am quite desperate. I bought the phone last year as a used one. I am quite a newbie in this field, but could it be, that the rom installed is an altered one and a normal update via PPC leads to this Wifi problem? Normally that should not be the case, but how can I find that out what is causing the problem and what must I do to overcome this drama of mine. I whish I didn't perform that update, because everything wAs working fine before.....
darkangel1 said:
Unfortunately, reparing it with PCC did not help and I am quite desperate. I bought the phone last year as a used one. I am quite a newbie in this field, but could it be, that the rom installed is an altered one and a normal update via PPC leads to this Wifi problem? Normally that should not be the case, but how can I find that out what is causing the problem and what must I do to overcome this drama of mine. I whish I didn't perform that update, because everything wAs working fine before.....
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Try enabling aeroplane mode then disable aeroplane mode, have found that sorts mine when wifi won't turn on
markafreeman said:
Try enabling aeroplane mode then disable aeroplane mode, have found that sorts mine when wifi won't turn on
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Thanx, but unfortunately that did'nt help either.......
flash kernel
darkangel1 said:
Thanx, but unfortunately that did'nt help either.......
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have u tried flashing the kernel. i may have missed it but it ur phone rooted ?
Alex5699 said:
have u tried flashing the kernel. i may have missed it but it ur phone rooted ?
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Thnx again. I am quite a newbie in this field. I really don´t know whether it is rooted or not. How can I find that out? And how do I flash the kernel and what do I need for doing that?
darkangel1 said:
Thnx again. I am quite a newbie in this field. I really don´t know whether it is rooted or not. How can I find that out? And how do I flash the kernel and what do I need for doing that?
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ok what u need to do is root your phone first . they are some threads that show u how to do it i recommed after rooting jus use this rom
httphttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647459
to root unable debug mode in settings/developer
and unknown sources in settings/security .. first u will have to go back to 4.1.2 to root ur phone and then follow the above instructions
Look at these threads, it can help a lot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903137
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170
Bluetooth conflict with wifi
I just upgraded to the latest build 9.2.A.1.205 and bluetooth and WiFi seem to conflict with one another. To have Wifi working i have to stop Bluetooth.
darkangel1 said:
I dont think a factory reset would help, because there seems to be an update problem and I would like to rather not loose all my settings.
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A factory reset would definitely work. You don't know how many times I've seen people (even with different phones) have problems like these because they change their Android version and/or flash different ROMs without wiping their partitions, i.e., doing at least a Factory Reset. If you were rooted you could try deleting the "wpa_supplicant.conf" file in /data/misc/wifi. The problem is, since you're already on 4.3, there is no sure way to root 4.3 unless your bootloader is unlocked. So unless you find out a way to backup your data/settings, you're either going to lose it all when doing a Factory Reset, or downgrading to 4.1.2 (to root), or even flashing a stock 4.3 FTF, because I'm sure your problem is that you haven't wiped.

[Q] C6903 ear speaker problem

Hi!
I just recently bought the Xperia Z1 (C6903) and I have a really strange problem. Whenever I make a call or I answer one I have to wait 3-10 seconds before the ear speaker turns on. The other side can hear me perfectly, but I can’t hear them. The problem doesn’t exist when I’m using a headset. After I start hearing the other side the sound quality is perfect and there is no problem until another call. I am running official 5.0.2 ROM version 14.5.A.0.242. I didn't root, didn't unlock bootloader, just did OTA update. Any ideas?
Sorry for my English
So just in case someone has the same problem here is a possible fix i got from official Xperia forums and a hisory of other bugs and problems I encountered:
uliwooly said:
Re: C6903 ear speaker problem
@czaknorris
reinstall the latest update with PCC, it will smooth things out
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czaknorris said:
Hi,
thanks for posting, but I am encountering an error when trying the "Repair my phone" option - I apparently cannot install the Sony Mobile Update Engine from within PCC (error 0x80070067), so I tried installing it manually, but I'm getting another error: "Access control error (inherit): Invalid filesystem path missing". I'll try doing that on my laptop and report back.
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czaknorris said:
I managed to install the Update Engine (older version of it) but still no luck with Repair option. I'm at work and i didn't charge my laptop, so I couldn't check if it will rok there, but I will report back tomorrow when I'll have my laptop charged.
edit: when i try to use update engine it says "error 302"
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czaknorris said:
Sooo... I'm running Win 8.1 on my laptop and when I try to connect my Z1 it just keeps reconnecting over and over and over again until I unplug the USB cable. PC Companion did however let me use Repair option when i manually chose Z1 model, but then endedwith the same Error 302 which states that the Update Engine couldn't be started and maybe I should try restarting my PC. Which I did. Twice.
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Continued:
uliwooly said:
Run PCC on compatibility mode
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czaknorris said:
I am done with PCC, the compatibility mode did not help (I tried XP and 2000 with and without Service Packs). I flashed an official relase ROM using Flashtool and it seems to be working all right. I'll see tomorrow if it fixed the speaker problem.
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EDIT:
It didn't help with my speaker problem, I'm gonna return my phone.

how to root locked 5.1.1 [10.7.A.0.222] [C6603][LB] ?

hi
i have a problem after i upgrde my Xz to 5.0.2
frequently i have no sound on calls
now i have 5.1.1 but problem still there
i think its a software issue and i want to downgrade to 4.4.4 [last good condition]
as i read in xda, i should flash 4.4.4 rom before flash, i should back up ta.partition and for that should have root access,
how can i root my 5.1.1 [10.7.A.0.222] [C6603][LB]?
CyrusTgreat said:
hi
i have a problem after i upgrde my Xz to 5.0.2
frequently i have no sound on calls
now i have 5.1.1 but problem still there
i think its a software issue and i want to downgrade to 4.4.4 [last good condition]
as i read in xda, i should flash 4.4.4 rom before flash, i should back up ta.partition and for that should have root access,
how can i root my 5.1.1 [10.7.A.0.222] [C6603][LB]?
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Well, a direct 5.11 root isnt available yet. repair phone via pc companion repair, then flash with flashtool the 5.02 FW, root using kingroot then replace it with SuperSU (there is a thread here someplace) install dual recovery, then flash a pre-rooted 5.11 FW. It works like a charm.
Sebi673 said:
Well, a direct 5.11 root isnt available yet. repair phone via pc companion repair, then flash with flashtool the 5.02 FW, root using kingroot then replace it with SuperSU (there is a thread here someplace) install dual recovery, then flash a pre-rooted 5.11 FW. It works like a charm.
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but for using flash tool need to unlock BL?
and i haven't ta.partition backup yet,
so, what should i do?
btw i found out that it's a hardware issue,
when i press phone's back hardly with my finger during call the voice goes ok
No, you dont need to unlocked bootloader.
And you suspect any reason why there is no sound? water damage? maybe headphone jack mess something(and phone think that HP are connected)
or you drop it?
Akinaro said:
No, you dont need to unlocked bootloader.
And you suspect any reason why there is no sound? water damage? maybe headphone jack mess something(and phone think that HP are connected)
or you drop it?
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i didn't use the phone under water or wash it, and don't remember any major cause to damage my phone,
i should mention that i have sound problem only on voice call, loudspeaker is ok, musics are ok, headphone is ok,
already know that the problem is not a software cause, as i said"when i press phone's back hardly with my finger during call the voice goes ok"
you said that no need to unlock BL, how i can flash the phone without unlocking BL?
Hmmm... you said that its HW problem, but like they say "everything is possible" so maybe secondary mic is messing it(2% possibility but still...)
DId you tried messing a bit with "Noise Reduction" and "Volume Boost" in Call Connectivity settings?
Also when you test it via service menu(*#*#7378423#*#*) service tests->earphone its working just like in calls(when you press back of your phone)
About Flashing:
Here you have tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614
latest flashtool you can get from here:
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
If you need ftf ROMS just use App "XperiFirm" that you can find in Flashtool folder(or just use icon in main app).
Note that new version of Flashtool have "firmware" folder in your Personal Folder(where you have pics, vids etc) its hiden folder called ".flashTool"
Also before you do anything, install drivers from Drivers folder: select Flashboot drivers and Xperia Z from the list. THEN turn off your Phone and plug it to your PC holding down button. PC will install your phone as a new device, so you would not have problems when you use Flashtool(one time when flashing it show popup about this drivers and messed installation)
First time of using Flashtool is weird and look complicated but after few times its just like using any other app :]
Akinaro said:
Hmmm... you said that its HW problem, but like they say "everything is possible" so maybe secondary mic is messing it(2% possibility but still...)
DId you tried messing a bit with "Noise Reduction" and "Volume Boost" in Call Connectivity settings?
Also when you test it via service menu(*#*#7378423#*#*) service tests->earphone its working just like in calls(when you press back of your phone)
About Flashing:
Here you have tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614
latest flashtool you can get from here:
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
If you need ftf ROMS just use App "XperiFirm" that you can find in Flashtool folder(or just use icon in main app).
Note that new version of Flashtool have "firmware" folder in your Personal Folder(where you have pics, vids etc) its hiden folder called ".flashTool"
Also before you do anything, install drivers from Drivers folder: select Flashboot drivers and Xperia Z from the list. THEN turn off your Phone and plug it to your PC holding down button. PC will install your phone as a new device, so you would not have problems when you use Flashtool(one time when flashing it show popup about this drivers and messed installation)
First time of using Flashtool is weird and look complicated but after few times its just like using any other app :]
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when i use (*#*#7378423#*#*) service tests->earphone , with "Noise Reduction" and "Volume Boost" both off/on
earphone is ok(i tested it several times no need to press back of phone)
i downloaded the flash tool(emma) from sony's website but every time i try to launch app it goes for download and
after downloading more than 500MB with an error app will close
So if in service test earphone work, I think its problem with volume or one of setting(vol boost etc). Service test use quiet sound, but most of time when you make a call, its trying to get best volume possible, and speaker is probably damaged and it blocking coil/membrane of speaker when it get high level volume/tone. Maybe there is dust or something that is stuck there.
Small chances for that so I assume its just factory bug of earphone and it was easily damaged.
BUT ALSO it can be software related and falshing and messing a bit with volume and tone of earphone would help for a while.
Use links that I posted, dont use Sony flash, download flashtool from official site(http://www.flashtool.net/index.php) and read tutorial from link that I posted. Everything should be 100% working if you fallow it.
Akinaro said:
So if in service test earphone work, I think its problem with volume or one of setting(vol boost etc). Service test use quiet sound, but most of time when you make a call, its trying to get best volume possible, and speaker is probably damaged and it blocking coil/membrane of speaker when it get high level volume/tone. Maybe there is dust or something that is stuck there.
Small chances for that so I assume its just factory bug of earphone and it was easily damaged.
BUT ALSO it can be software related and falshing and messing a bit with volume and tone of earphone would help for a while.
Use links that I posted, dont use Sony flash, download flashtool from official site and read tutorial from link that I posted. Everything should be 100% working if you fallow it.
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thanks buddy for your help,
i haven't any problem so far, after using that test.
sometimes when i had no sound on calls by tapping volume keys instantly i had voice but for less than a second.
i can't figure it out, its software problem or HW?
im a bit afraid to flash my phone i dont do that before and i dont know its necessary right now?
i dont want lose official updates.
i heard about repairing with sony pc companion i dont have such tool on my official pc companion downloaded from sony, also all tools(such contact sync, media sync, etc.) need update and i cant update them , they dont start to update
if i flash without unlocking BL can i receive official update?
and which FW you suggest to flash a custom 5.1.1 or downgrade?
You dont loose any official updates when you flash files via flashtool.
Its work the same as Sony Repair Tool, that just flash clean "system" folder to your phone, Its like replacing Windows folder on your PC.
But flashtool can flash whole ROM, with data, kernel and system folders. And as I said, use links that I posted.
You dont need to download custom FTF files, just use XperiaFirmware tool that is provided with Flashtool to download official and clean ROMs.
Fallow instructions from tutorial, install drivers. and make sure that you make backup of files from internal memory of your xperia and sync all data you have(contacts etc). because when you flash full FTF file, its like having new phone, its clean installation.
But yes, you could check Sony repair:
Here you have instruction how to use repair:
http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaz3compact/kb/0231018807c614a08013cec540b570068fb/
(jump to: ""To perform a software repair using a Windows® computer"")
Any new method to root xperia z at 5.1.1??
CyrusTgreat said:
but for using flash tool need to unlock BL?
and i haven't ta.partition backup yet,
so, what should i do?
btw i found out that it's a hardware issue,
when i press phone's back hardly with my finger during call the voice goes ok
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there is no DIRECT way (YET) to gain root access on BL locked
but there is a way to SAVE all the downloading of 5.0.2 and 5.1.1 (2.5gb of data)
since you are on 5.1.1,
request developer.sony.com boot unlock code,,,,
then flash kernal (boot.img+recovery ) and flash superUSER as explained
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/sony-xperia-z-and-zl-android-5-1-1-root-and-twrp-recovery-83929/
reference
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/kernel-ub-t3198491

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