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[Q] Sony Xperia Z bricked after custom 4.3 Rom

Hi All,
Hoping for some advise and hopefully a fix. Been scouring these forums for 4 hours and cannot find a problem the same as mine or one that seems like it would fix.
I've always stuck to nexus phones in the past so the xperia z is new to me. picked it up this weekend but i've already had enough of sony's custom skin so thought i'd get a custom rom.
I updated to the latest software version using the pc suite and then used the xperia z root tool (v16).
After this i downloaded root checker and verified i was rooted
i then downloaded cwm recovery and installed
i then downloaded the 4.3 google edition rom for the xperia z, put it on the sd card and went into recovery, selected it from sd card. said it all installed ok so selected reboot...
after this it didnt come back on and just vibrates once when you press the power button. tried the hard reset thing where it vibrates 3 times but after this it does nothing.
it isnt recognised when plugged in to pc and the only sign of life that i can see is the light flashing red when plugged in as if charging.
Any ideas? never had something not switch on at all before.

Is your bootloader even unlocked?
4.3 roms and all other roms with non stock kernels cannot be flashed on a locked device.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

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DrKrFfXx said:
Is your bootloader even unlocked?
4.3 roms and all other roms with non stock kernels cannot be flashed on a locked device.
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if im honest i think it probably wasnt, this is a first for me and its gone horribly wrong! no way back?

richwright1 said:
if im honest i think it probably wasnt, this is a first for me and its gone horribly wrong! no way back?
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Easy. Just repair with SUS
or
Download flashtool, and download the corresponding firmware you need (should be .ftf format) (i.e. if your a UK generic user download UK generic ROM) and flash the firmware.

fixed
Thanks guys. Flashtool got me back up and running.
Now, just because I'm obviously a complete tool does anyone know off the top of their head if it is actually possible to put the Google edition 4.3 on here after all of that or should I quit while I'm ahead???

richwright1 said:
Thanks guys. Flashtool got me back up and running.
Now, just because I'm obviously a complete tool does anyone know off the top of their head if it is actually possible to put the Google edition 4.3 on here after all of that or should I quit while I'm ahead???
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Backup TA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
Unlock bootloader: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Install recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 ( using windows installer )
Then finally follow instrustions from here and flash this rom : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389823
It is an advanced build of 4.3 based on CM 10.2.
Remember to fastboot flash boot.img of kernel before flashing it form recovery.
If all that seems too complicated then i advice you don't attempt it right away, read around the XDA forum and familiarise yourself before attempting to brick your phone :silly:

Dude does your bootloader unlocked? If not maybe it cause u a soft brick. Try to flash the original ftf for xperia z use the latest flash tool then reflash it. Hope it helps you. Btw welcome to the SONY world ;p

[Q] A noob in need of help..

Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time going around the forums and searching for what I seek and everything is so confusing and I really need someone's help. I've never done this and it terrifies me to screw up my phone. Here's the deal, I want to root my Sony Xperia Z so I can remove the useless built in apps and maybe get a cool theme. I've been looking for threads but there are so many and I don't know which one to take, most talk about some firmware I don't even know what that is but I looked a bit on the internet and found out which is so here are my phone specs:
Sony Xperia Z
C6603
4.3 Jelly Bean
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Firmware thing: 10.4.B.0.569
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.

Wrong section buddy. Should be in the q and a section and you can actually ask in the help thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2345372
I would love to answer your question but I'm on my phone, very limited on what I can do atm.
Sent from my C6603 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

LitoNi said:
Wrong section buddy. Should be in the q and a section and you can actually ask in the help thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2345372
I would love to answer your question but I'm on my phone, very limited on what I can do atm.
Sent from my C6603 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Damn, I didn't realize, hopefully a mod will be kind enough to move it. Thank you.

Raptyrox said:
Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time going around the forums and searching for what I seek and everything is so confusing and I really need someone's help. I've never done this and it terrifies me to screw up my phone. Here's the deal, I want to root my Sony Xperia Z so I can remove the useless built in apps and maybe get a cool theme. I've been looking for threads but there are so many and I don't know which one to take, most talk about some firmware I don't even know what that is but I looked a bit on the internet and found out which is so here are my phone specs:
Sony Xperia Z
C6603
4.3 Jelly Bean
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Firmware thing: 10.4.B.0.569
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.
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Welcome to xda where everyone starts off as a noob
Don't worry we all make mistakes hopefully a moderator will move it in the right place.
Now to answer your questions
a) A firmware is the software installed on your device you have got it right in your specs.
b) The method of rooting depends on the firmware. The firmware you have does not allow easy rooting.
You have two options since your bootloader can be unlocked
1) Backup your ta partition using the backup utility and store it on your computer. Unlock your bootloader and root your device by following the guide posted by cookie ninja in the xperia z
android development section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2656698
[GUIDE][ROOT] How to Root 101 Firmware and regain LB
2) Downgrade your firmware to android 4.2.2 by flashing an FTF file using flashtool (you can find these in the development section as well) and then root using doomlords rooting toolkit. You can then upgrade to even android 4.4 by flashing any of the pre rooted roms from the development section.
All the best.
Sent from my C6603 using XDA Free mobile app

Raptyrox said:
Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time going around the forums and searching for what I seek and everything is so confusing and I really need someone's help. I've never done this and it terrifies me to screw up my phone. Here's the deal, I want to root my Sony Xperia Z so I can remove the useless built in apps and maybe get a cool theme. I've been looking for threads but there are so many and I don't know which one to take, most talk about some firmware I don't even know what that is but I looked a bit on the internet and found out which is so here are my phone specs:
Sony Xperia Z
C6603
4.3 Jelly Bean
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Firmware thing: 10.4.B.0.569
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.
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Hi
Welcome to xda
First you cant root 4.3 only if unlock bootloader and the unlock not hard but better try downgrade to 4.2.2:
Download a software called flashtool from here and install it then after install finish go to the place where you install flashtool and find folder called DRIVERS open it and you will find an exe file open it and select xperia z- flashmode drivers - fastboot drivers then install
Get an FTF file for flashtool like that
After the ftf download finish put the ftf file in "frimware" folder in the place you installed flashtool
Open flashtool then click the lighning icon
Select your downloaded FTF
After few minutes you will see screen appear says WAITING FOR FLASH MODE
Turn off you phone
Hold the volume down button then connect your phone with your pc with usb cable
After few minutes you will see your phone downgradedto 4.2.2
THIS WILL DELETE ALL YOU APPS AND DATA IN YOUR PHONE!!! So better make backup!!.the phone must charged to 80%
Now root your device with kingo root this tool not working on 4.3 that why i said must DOWNGRADE
Install CWM and TWRP recovery here
After finish get a PREROOTED ROM like this
Flash it in recovery
Now we finished
Other notes: the flashtool and FTF can repair your phone if bricked so dont panic if that happened just use the lighting icon:angel:
Hit thanks if helped

Raptyrox said:
Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time.......
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.
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Sony smartphones are nearly impossible to hard brick, unless you restored a wrong bootloader TA partition.(the one not from your own device)
The worst case scenario which you can get is total wipeout of every data you have on your phone, so always make a backup of things you need before doing anything.
The things you will need:
1.Basic computer skills
2.Knowing the bootloader of your phone
3.Knowing how to use custom recovery (cwm or twrp)
4.Knowing how to use flashtool
5.Keep a backup of firmware files (ftf) in case anything happen
6.Always check the forum in case the old backup of something of yours won't work in your phone after you updated

Thank you guys, you're all wonderful.

Raptyrox said:
Thank you guys, you're all wonderful.
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You're welcome bro!:highfive:

androidfreak70 said:
Hi
Welcome to xda
First you cant root 4.3 only if unlock bootloader and the unlock not hard but better try downgrade to 4.2.2:
Download a software called flashtool from here and install it then after install finish go to the place where you install flashtool and find folder called DRIVERS open it and you will find an exe file open it and select xperia z- flashmode drivers - fastboot drivers then install
Get an FTF file for flashtool like that
After the ftf download finish put the ftf file in "frimware" folder in the place you installed flashtool
Open flashtool then click the lighning icon
Select your downloaded FTF
After few minutes you will see screen appear says WAITING FOR FLASH MODE
Turn off you phone
Hold the volume down button then connect your phone with your pc with usb cable
After few minutes you will see your phone downgradedto 4.2.2
THIS WILL DELETE ALL YOU APPS AND DATA IN YOUR PHONE!!! So better make backup!!.the phone must charged to 80%
Now root your device with kingo root this tool not working on 4.3 that why i said must DOWNGRADE
Install CWM and TWRP recovery here
After finish get a PREROOTED ROM like this
Flash it in recovery
Now we finished
Other notes: the flashtool and FTF can repair your phone if bricked so dont panic if that happened just use the lighting icon:angel:
Hit thanks if helped
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One question, if I root it I can install kitkat? Just as an example.

Raptyrox said:
One question, if I root it I can install kitkat? Just as an example.
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If you want stock unmodded one you can do it without root. And if you want a rooted with dual recovery you will need root
But I advise you not to use stock kitkat because its lags alot and low battery life
Try those if you want:
Stock no root needed ( flash via flashtool)
Modded and fast with Root and recoveryROOT NEEDED
Thanks!

androidfreak70 said:
Hi
Welcome to xda
First you cant root 4.3 only if unlock bootloader and the unlock not hard but better try downgrade to 4.2.2:
Download a software called flashtool from here and install it then after install finish go to the place where you install flashtool and find folder called DRIVERS open it and you will find an exe file open it and select xperia z- flashmode drivers - fastboot drivers then install
Get an FTF file for flashtool like that
After the ftf download finish put the ftf file in "frimware" folder in the place you installed flashtool
Open flashtool then click the lighning icon
Select your downloaded FTF
After few minutes you will see screen appear says WAITING FOR FLASH MODE
Turn off you phone
Hold the volume down button then connect your phone with your pc with usb cable
After few minutes you will see your phone downgradedto 4.2.2
THIS WILL DELETE ALL YOU APPS AND DATA IN YOUR PHONE!!! So better make backup!!.the phone must charged to 80%
Now root your device with kingo root this tool not working on 4.3 that why i said must DOWNGRADE
Install CWM and TWRP recovery here
After finish get a PREROOTED ROM like this
Flash it in recovery
Now we finished
Other notes: the flashtool and FTF can repair your phone if bricked so dont panic if that happened just use the lighting icon:angel:
Hit thanks if helped
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This is what has to be done. Took me a while but yeah its worth it at the end.

Obillion said:
This is what has to be done. Took me a while but yeah its worth it at the end.
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:good::good:

I made the mistake of unlocking my bootloader without making a backup of my TA, so make sure you don't make the same mistake. Not an issue really unless you REALLY want OTA updates.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

[Q] Is this the latest version of CM11? FreeXperia Project, FXP325

Hi guys,
Now I have a dual recovery in my Sony Xperia Z,
I am following this,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/orig-development/zdevelopment-cm11-android-4-4-t2540633
And in the last few post, there's someone who mentioned there's a FXP325
but when i go to the official download page, http://unrestrict.li/FXP
I could only see FXP303 that has the date stamped of Jan 2014; is this the latest? or should I go with Cyanogen nightlies?
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the download link for FXP303 yuga did not work

balloontree said:
Hi guys,
Now I have a dual recovery in my Sony Xperia Z,
I am following this,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/orig-development/zdevelopment-cm11-android-4-4-t2540633
And in the last few post, there's someone who mentioned there's a FXP325
but when i go to the official download page, http://unrestrict.li/FXP
I could only see FXP303 that has the date stamped of Jan 2014; is this the latest? or should I go with Cyanogen nightlies?
ETA:
the download link for FXP303 yuga did not work
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Go here

OMG! I flashed cm-11-20140629-NIGHTLY-yuga.zip from http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=yuga
and the gapps 4.4.4 and wiped it, and choose reboot
and my phone doesn't wake up anymore
it's in black screen, and press and hold power button only makes the phone vibrate and nothing else.....
pls help...........

I am suspecting that my boot loader is not unlocked? could someone point me to a direction?
thanks

balloontree said:
I am suspecting that my boot loader is not unlocked? could someone point me to a direction?
thanks
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If your bootloader was locked your phone is now hardbricked and you can throw it into the trash
If it still vibrates you can try to bring it into flashmode and flash a stock .ftf file

St.Jimmy90 said:
If your bootloader was locked your phone is now hardbricked and you can throw it into the trash
If it still vibrates you can try to bring it into flashmode and flash a stock .ftf file
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Do you know that after your first sentence you've broked the xperia z owners heart? Don''t be so rude... If would be in his place then I tink I get a heartshock.. But you're right. Owner, try SUS, maybe it'll work.

LaurynasVP said:
Do you know that after your first sentence you've broked the xperia z owners heart? Don''t be so rude... If would be in his place then I tink I get a heartshock.. But you're right. Owner, try SUS, maybe it'll work.
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I know how it feels like, I hard bricked my Xperia T by trying to flash a custom recovery as a kernel via an app. It refused to boot after that... (but my bootloader was unlocked)
Also he mentioned that his bootloader was still locked, this usually means that his phone is now hardbricked. The fact that his phone still vibrates could indicate that he might has luck and he recover it, and I wish it him for sure, but it is very unlikely.
Btw, I didn't meant to be rude, I'm sorry if anyone felt attacked or anything like that.

St.Jimmy90 said:
If it still vibrates you can try to bring it into flashmode and flash a stock .ftf file
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yupe, still vibrates and now i have flash a stock tft and unlock boot loader, it's okay now
but I want it to be on CM11, I'll post it on another Question thread?

balloontree said:
yupe, still vibrates and now i have flash a stock tft and unlock boot loader, it's okay now
but I want it to be on CM11, I'll post it on another Question thread?
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If you have problems with CM11, post it in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/orig-development/zdevelopment-cm11-android-4-4-t2540633
But I'm glad you could recover the phone!
I hope you made a backup of your TA Partition before unlocking your bootloader..

Z1 Unknown IMEI, Baseband, IP, and MAC [SOLVED]

I understand there is already a post regarding another user who has had this problem. However, I believe that my circumstances differ.
I am currently running iHacker's 4.1 rom. My device is a c9603, and has an unlocked bootloader. (I'm not sure if the other user was locked or unlocked)
From the roms that I have tested, I am only able to successfully use wifi and see my baseband, etc., using PAC or a restoration of a backup made of my current rom. All I am trying to do is update from .757 to .108.
Would it be worth it to make a backup of everything, relock the bootloader, revert it completely back to stock, unrooting it, and then either root it again and try to update, or use sony's PC companion or my phone's update center to update my firmware and then root it on .108?
Thanks in advance. This has just been a persistent problem and I'm really getting tired of it.
***UPDATE***
Somewhere in all my rom flashing endeavors, I must have accidently picked up a c6903 version of a ROM or ftf. It changed the model number (according to the status in the service menu) to an 03. Something told me to pop the sim tray, and behold: Model number c6902. Flashed the correct version, and my wifi is up and running again!

Try to go back to initial firmware and then to .108

olokos said:
Try to go back to initial firmware and then to .108
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Nothing seems to be working. No matter what I flash, I loose my baseband, imei, mac, ip... The only two roms that have worked are my current one and PAC.
What the hell is going on?

Try to flash full .534 FTF
It will bring back your IMEI and baseband. I have that before (lost IMEI) then flash .534, install recovery then flash straight to .108

Alright. I have class right now, but I'll give it a try when I get home.
Sent from my C6903 using xda premium

So... Apparently flashing anything below .757 causes my phone to bootloop... Help?

Flash everything on .534 FTF (baseband, kernel, system, ta, all of them) and all wipe to....
Use latest FlashTool (.18)

BlackSoulxxx said:
Flash everything on .534 FTF (baseband, kernel, system, ta, all of them) and all wipe to....
Use latest FlashTool (.18)
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I am I think... I can try again. I'll let you know how it goes.

BlackSoulxxx said:
Flash everything on .534 FTF (baseband, kernel, system, ta, all of them) and all wipe to....
Use latest FlashTool (.18)
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I'm still getting a bootloop. I get past the Sony and Xperia screen and then it gets stuck mid-loop of little animation they included. Could it be a broken ftf? Or just an error when I downloaded it? Because more than one of the ftf files do this.

ShadowTech13 said:
I'm still getting a bootloop. I get past the Sony and Xperia screen and then it gets stuck mid-loop of little animation they included. Could it be a broken ftf? Or just an error when I downloaded it? Because more than one of the ftf files do this.
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Reflash FTF again then wait for 30mins (phone is plug into charger too)....

BlackSoulxxx said:
Reflash FTF again then wait for 30mins (phone is plug into charger too)....
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Sorry for all the trouble, but I will try again as soon as I get home. It's about time this damn problem gets solved.

ShadowTech13 said:
Sorry for all the trouble, but I will try again as soon as I get home. It's about time this damn problem gets solved.
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Nope, same exact thing happened. Except this time, I only got to the "Xperia" portion of the boot logo before it decided to do another boot-loop. I waited for 30 minutes, and had it plugged in, but still nothing...

This time throw it at Sony centre to fix it....We have no idea.....

C6903 - Baseband Unknown Fix

Hi Experts,
I have searched the forum and after flashing for three sleepless nights, I am still struck with the unknown baseband issue.
The details are:
C6903
BL Unlocked & now its locked using Flashtool (DRM or TA backup is unavailable )
Currently the phone is struck in boot loop in .534
Used Flashtool ver. 0.9.22.3 & 0.9.18.6
Latest EMMA & Xperia Companion
My phone hanged when listening to the music and when I force restarted the unknown baseband showed up. While flashing I got the baseband back after flashing .518 however it hanged again after two days and I lost the BB
Now I am struck in boot loops on .534 and .518 both. I can boot into .290 successfully. Can someone please guide me to the correct method of restoring my IMEI permanently.
P.S. As per my short experience with C6903, I believe something stops the boot of .534 and .518 after first boot. Means I was not able to boot into .534 but accidentally when I flashed .518, my phone booted successfully. However now I am unable to boot into .518. May be I am missing the piece of puzzle that an expert can provide.
Thanks in advance~

D-r-e-a-m-e-r said:
Hi Experts,
I have searched the forum and after flashing for three sleepless nights, I am still struck with the unknown baseband issue.
The details are:
C6903
BL Unlocked & now its locked using Flashtool (DRM or TA backup is unavailable )
Currently the phone is struck in boot loop in .534
Used Flashtool ver. 0.9.22.3 & 0.9.18.6
Latest EMMA & Xperia Companion
Thanks in advance~
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hi , read here and try reflash use [NUT]'s 14.1.G.1.534 FTF , hope its help.

iedafarha said:
hi , read here and try reflash use [NUT]'s 14.1.G.1.534 FTF , hope its help.
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Thanks for your tip but I have already tried and still get struck in bootloop.
No .534 FTF has booted until now and I have used 6 of them already...

An update is that I have rooted 4.4.4 and installed recovery...
can someone tell me where can I get .534 zip to flash as the files I have are giving me verification error on TWRP.
Thanks in advance...

I have tried to use NUT fix but the files are not available for downloading.
I would really appreciate if someone can direct me to the correct path. I am almost giving up now...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443

D-r-e-a-m-e-r said:
I have tried to use NUT fix but the files are not available for downloading.
I would really appreciate if someone can direct me to the correct path. I am almost giving up now...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443
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May be file deleted , other options you can create flash zip using PRFCreator , search and download ftf file from here .

iedafarha said:
May be file deleted , other options you can create flash zip using PRFCreator , search and download ftf file from here .
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Hi again, Really appreciate your help.
I have tried flashing a number of files but still in vain. What I really can't understand is .518 was the last 4.2.2 rom that booted successfully on my phone and brought my baseband back. Now .534 and .518 are both ending in a bootloop at Sony animation Really driving me crazy...
As a side note, can you tell me if the modem files in the link below are useful for this issue?
https://github.com/SonyAosp/vendor_qcom_firmware/tree/n/honami/C6903

By the way I am really amazed with the Z1 ability to handle abuse that I have thrown at it during the last 2 weeks
Changing phone is not an option for me right now. Using Nokia 1100 after a long time seems very uncomfortable and can't do it for long

D-r-e-a-m-e-r said:
By the way I am really amazed with the Z1 ability to handle abuse that I have thrown at it during the last 2 weeks
Changing phone is not an option for me right now. Using Nokia 1100 after a long time seems very uncomfortable and can't do it for long
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Anyone please...

Experts plzzz...

D-r-e-a-m-e-r said:
Experts plzzz...
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I am still looking for a solution to install JB without bootloop

Bump...

D-r-e-a-m-e-r said:
I am still looking for a solution to install JB without bootloop
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Lol why jb. Don't you want KitKat lollipop??
Heck even nougat with unlocked bootloader

gauravbhakuni90 said:
Lol why jb. Don't you want KitKat lollipop??
Heck even nougat with unlocked bootloader
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I need to fix my baseband issue. That can only be done with JB.

D-r-e-a-m-e-r said:
I need to fix my baseband issue. That can only be done with JB.
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You can flash Baseband even from lollipop ftf.

gauravbhakuni90 said:
You can flash Baseband even from lollipop ftf.
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Thx for the tip but its not working.
My SIm was only detected once thats when I installed .518 but it lasted for a day and got held. When I force restarted the phone it was again missing baseband.
Now it isnt booting into .518 or .534.

Experts am I asking something that is un-do-able...

Guys shall I give up fixing this phone
I loved this dead beauty...

Hi, tried to flash with different cables as I don't have Sony original cable with me but the results are still the same. No luck with .534 and baseband is still unknown...
I understand this is a free community and people are free to determine if they wanna help someone or not. However I just wanna know if this is repairable or shall I just forget about repairing it. Any inputs will be highly appreciated.

D-r-e-a-m-e-r said:
Hi, tried to flash with different cables as I don't have Sony original cable with me but the results are still the same. No luck with .534 and baseband is still unknown...
I understand this is a free community and people are free to determine if they wanna help someone or not. However I just wanna know if this is repairable or shall I just forget about repairing it. Any inputs will be highly appreciated.
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I have realized that the phone does not shuts down with the power button in any bootable rom. Also sometimes the baseband does appear soon after installation but it disappears as sim is inserted. Can someone plz help me understand whats going wrong. I really love this phone...