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[Q] flash mode is not working on xperia z

In my Xperia Z, I am using Infected Builds Cyanogenmod 12.1 Lollipop rom
All things like Usb debugging, ADB, fast boot are working but that flash mode is not working......
when I press Vol down while connecting it turns Green but suddenly goes into red, I tried these things below
1) Using Flashtool
selecting flash mode then the ftf file and I waited for the notification to appear connect your phone
then I connected my phone pressing vol down again it turns into green but suddenly goes into Red
2) Using PC companion
I tried Repair Option, but that one also said me to connect my phone in flash mode
I also tried pressing vol up+ power button for a while to occur three vibrations (i.e complete shutdown) thn tried connecting to my pc while pressing vol down
3) Using Fast boot
I tried to flash Original boot.img but that too didnt work I dont know what else to do............
I am able to install new roms via recovery but I want install Original Stock Rom but Flashmode is not working If Anyone knows how to solve this prob please help me..............

kathir10395 said:
In my Xperia Z, I am using Infected Builds Cyanogenmod 12.1 Lollipop rom
All things like Usb debugging, ADB, fast boot are working but that flash mode is not working......
when I press Vol down while connecting it turns Green but suddenly goes into red, I tried these things below
1) Using Flashtool
selecting flash mode then the ftf file and I waited for the notification to appear connect your phone
then I connected my phone pressing vol down again it turns into green but suddenly goes into Red
2) Using PC companion
I tried Repair Option, but that one also said me to connect my phone in flash mode
I also tried pressing vol up+ power button for a while to occur three vibrations (i.e complete shutdown) thn tried connecting to my pc while pressing vol down
3) Using Fast boot
I tried to flash Original boot.img but that too didnt work I dont know what else to do............
I am able to install new roms via recovery but I want install Original Stock Rom but Flashmode is not working If Anyone knows how to solve this prob please help me..............
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try changing the file extension from .ftf to .zip and flash via recovery

natibongo said:
try changing the file extension from .ftf to .zip and flash via recovery
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I tried it, its not working

kathir10395 said:
I tried it, its not working
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Then perform factory reset and try again by enabling USB debugging and unknown sources

Can't boot into recovery

Hi,
After restoring an original copy of build.prob file, the phone no longer boots and is stock in reboot loop.
I've already made a nandroid copy, but I can't boot into recovery to use it, all I see is sony logo then it reboots.
The LED light doesn't turn on, the only way to stop the loop is either pressing the small yellow button or the power+volume up (witch vibrates three times then turns off).
I tried:
- booting with the volume up, doesn't run at all.
- booting with the volume down, boot into same the loop.
- pressing volume up/down multiple times after the first vibration.
- connecting it to PC Companion, doesn't install the drivers (keeps rebooting).
Can I boot into recovery? or do I have to flash a firmware?
KitKat 23.0.A.2.93
Locked Bootloader
DualRecovery installed
Thanks.

You seemed to have lost either root or r/w access, and XZDR won't work any more.
Use Flashtool to flash 23.0.A.2.93 again without wiping /data and do the giefroot + XZDR thing again to regain root. Holding VOL- while it's shut down again and plugging in the USB cord gets it into Flash mode.

E66666666 said:
You seemed to have lost either root or r/w access, and XZDR won't work any more.
Use Flashtool to flash 23.0.A.2.93 again without wiping /data and do the giefroot + XZDR thing again to regain root. Holding VOL- while it's shut down again and plugging in the USB cord gets it into Flash mode.
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Already did that (flashed system only, then restored my nandroid), I was hoping to find a way to avoid doing this every time I break a system file (I restored the original copy BTW).
I'm still wondering why did this happen, Can build.prob do this?
Thanks.

[Q] SP bricked..... my fault!

It's my fault::crying: I have boot in recovery mode and wiped EVERYTHING in internal memory; TFT ready for flash in SD card but, instead of flashing the TFT I have switched off the phone!
Now is stuck with Sony logo in the middle and red light if connected to USB.
It isn't recognized nor by Flashtools, nor by PC companion.
Boot in flashmode isn't possible.
Any idea?
I reply to myself:
Open the Sp; in the back there is a pinhole with the word "OFF".
Keep it pressed for ten seconds until the phone vibrate three times.
The phone is now switched off.
Prepare Flashtools for flashing a firmware.
Power on the SP and keep pressed the "volume down" ; put the USB on.
Now the SP is in "flash mode" and Flashtools can flash the firmware!!!

c_c_c_66 said:
It's my fault::crying: I have boot in recovery mode and wiped EVERYTHING in internal memory; TFT ready for flash in SD card but, instead of flashing the TFT I have switched off the phone!
Now is stuck with Sony logo in the middle and red light if connected to USB.
It isn't recognized nor by Flashtools, nor by PC companion.
Boot in flashmode isn't possible.
Any idea?
I reply to myself:
Open the Sp; in the back there is a pinhole with the word "OFF".
Keep it pressed for ten seconds until the phone vibrate three times.
The phone is now switched off.
Prepare Flashtools for flashing a firmware.
Power on the SP and keep pressed the "volume down" ; put the USB on.
Now the SP is in "flash mode" and Flashtools can flash the firmware!!!
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Try to flash kernal with recovery and then flash any rom from sdcard

Xperia Z1 doesn't work after install ROM

Hellow everybody,
Last days I updated my phone to 5.1.1 official, to check nnew state. This update erase my root status, and I had to begin all the root process, and I did:
1) kingroot
2) SuperSU
3) Install dualrecovery (PhilZ touch)
4) Wipe davil, memory, erase internal memory and sdcard
5) Store Download: cm-12.1-20151223-NIGHTLY-honami.zip (292.74 MB) in sdcard
6) Install zip (rom)
7) Reboot phone
And here it's the problem, my phone doesn't reboot.
Without USB connected:
Normal starte: red led blink
If I press power button, power button + volume up, power button + volume down; nothing happen
USB pulgged:
Normal state: nothing happen
Power button pressed: nothing happen
Power + volume up: red led, blue led, any led, and the cycle is repeated
Power + volume down: red led, green led, any led, and the cycle is repeated
Any idea? How can I do?
It seems too bad.... I think a new movil is coming...
Thank you and regards...

Is the boot-loader unlocked? if not then you have to unlock it to install source based ROM like CM .
To restore your phone and unlock the boot-loader :
1. Flash the phone with a stock ROM using flash-tool to restore it.
2. Backup your TA partition in case you want to re-lock it again ( and to restore DRM keys ).
3. Unlock the boot-loader using Sony method (this will wipe all your phone so make sure to backup what you want).
now you have to repeat the steps you did before or flash a kernel that have a recovery builtin and jump to step 5.

I guess bootloader is still alive then.
Power off by keep pressing pw button by few seconds.
(* If it doesn't work, open the usim tray slot and press reset pin for few sec)
And.. enter the flashmode and just flash a stock firmware using flashtool.
I made a foolish mistake before- wiped system partition and reboot without flashing any firmware. However even there's no OS installed, flashmode was worked.

Thank you so much!!!!! I will try today, your news sound great! Anyway, I will post my progress (or not).
Thanks again and regards!
Edit: As Abdu99andy and PielunA says, it was solved using flashtool.
Just add a thing, it was not neccesary to flash a new rom. My device works with the previous rom flashed (CM 12.1).
Thanks!
Abdu99andy said:
Is the boot-loader unlocked? if not then you have to unlock it to install source based ROM like CM .
To restore your phone and unlock the boot-loader :
1. Flash the phone with a stock ROM using flash-tool to restore it.
2. Backup your TA partition in case you want to re-lock it again ( and to restore DRM keys ).
3. Unlock the boot-loader using Sony method (this will wipe all your phone so make sure to backup what you want).
now you have to repeat the steps you did before or flash a kernel that have a recovery builtin and jump to step 5.
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PielunA said:
I guess bootloader is still alive then.
Power off by keep pressing pw button by few seconds.
(* If it doesn't work, open the usim tray slot and press reset pin for few sec)
And.. enter the flashmode and just flash a stock firmware using flashtool.
I made a foolish mistake before- wiped system partition and reboot without flashing any firmware. However even there's no OS installed, flashmode was worked.
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You must unlock bootloader before installing CM.
Also, Philztouch sometimes cracks the rom. Use TWRP.

HELP! Bricked phone by wiping int. storage, tried ADB/EMMA/Flashtool/Sony Companion..

Hello,
While trying to unlock and root, I bricked the phone - as in its just staying at the Sony Xperia boot screen. Its still responding to Vol up+Power button to restart. The notification light turns red then green when using Vol down + attach USB.
This is what happened
1) Unlocked and Rooted the device, installed TWRP
2) Took back-up with TWRP
3) While wiping cache, system, etc. to prepare for installing custom ROM, also selected Internal Storage: and chose wipe and restart
Now phone is stuck at the Boot screen, tried the following
- Flashtool: Can install new kernel, but giving error when trying to install stock firmware
- ADB: Doesnt show up in the list with "adb Devices" command
- Sony Companion: Get stuck during software repair on the boot screen. On pressing Vol up+Power, the notification light turns on and stays blue.
- Sony EMMA: Recognises IMEI but says the phone is locked
Is there anyway to sideload TWRP or any other options of flashing stock firmware?
Many thanks in advance.

With Flashtool, Are you try to flash 4.4.4 stock firmware?

Thanks. It worked. Also realized that had to unlock again using flashtool