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I have a xperia Z1. Initially i unlocked bootloader because that time I thought it was the only way to root it.
I flashed the 4.2 and rooted...boom camera didn't work. Seems it's the autofocus that jams the app.
then upgraded to Jelly bean and the camera started to work again. Perfectly.
I recently upgraded to kit kat and now the camera is back to not working again.
I tried to restore the individual camera app but it didn't work
I can't find any others who has the same issue about kit kat and I find that odd,
Any suggestions?
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I have a xperia Z1. Initially i unlocked bootloader because that time I thought it was the only way to root it.
I flashed the 4.2 and rooted...boom camera didn't work. Seems it's the autofocus that jams the app.
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That's a known issue and is mentioned on the Sony website where you unlocked your bootloader
then upgraded to Jelly bean and the camera started to work again. Perfectly.
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That's the fix for it and mentioned on the same site
I recently upgraded to kit kat and now the camera is back to not working again.
I tried to restore the individual camera app but it didn't work
I can't find any others who has the same issue about kit kat and I find that odd,
Any suggestions?
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Which ROM are you on now? Which FW version?
gregbradley said:
That's a known issue and is mentioned on the Sony website where you unlocked your bootloaderThat's the fix for it and mentioned on the same site
Which ROM are you on now? Which FW version?
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14.3.A.0.757
Stock? Or stock based custom rom?
How did you update?
gregbradley said:
Stock? Or stock based custom rom?
How did you update?
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Stock and I updated normally and through wifi. Keeping root
Binaryhamster said:
Stock and I updated normally and through wifi. Keeping root
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Did you read this page?
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Especially this bit.
http://prntscr.com/3ahhht
I suggest you get the FTF for the region, customisation and FW you are on now and flash it using PCCompanion. Find them in the mega collection thread.
If there is not one then you can make one by following the guide in the OP of the mega collection thread
Binaryhamster said:
14.3.A.0.757
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Try the Nordic firmware.. That works for me
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HellRoot said:
Try the Nordic firmware.. That works for me
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Thank you very much guys. Now I have Kit Kat and functional camera by updating through sony companion.
Only thing I dont have now is root...But camera is more important.
Binaryhamster said:
Thank you very much guys. Now I have Kit Kat and functional camera by updating through sony companion.
Only thing I dont have now is root...But camera is more important.
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are you on unlocked bootloader?
good to hear that it works again... what did you do ?
HellRoot said:
are you on unlocked bootloader?
good to hear that it works again... what did you do ?
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I flashed back to stock using this
C6903_14.1.G.1.534_Generic DK 1276-1249-R5A.ftf
and then I upgraded through sony companion
Voila! As simple as that.
Now I dont have root.
The weird thing about the bootloader is... I had it unlocked. Then I relocked it using flashtool, cause I thought it might fix the camera...Now I cant unlock it again using flashtool. I hit the BLUE button. I reboot in fastboot and I get that window with the Imei and unlock code.
I then hit the unlock button but nothing happens. The program doesnt react at all.
Binaryhamster said:
I flashed back to stock using this
C6903_14.1.G.1.534_Generic DK 1276-1249-R5A.ftf
and then I upgraded through sony companion
Voila! As simple as that.
Now I dont have root.
The weird thing about the bootloader is... I had it unlocked. Then I relocked it using flashtool, cause I thought it might fix the camera...Now I cant unlock it again using flashtool. I hit the BLUE button. I reboot in fastboot and I get that window with the Imei and unlock code.
I then hit the unlock button but nothing happens. The program doesnt react at all.
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Try flashtool and keep in trying... I had to get the unlock code again and then it worked... But it takes more than one try
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And where are you from?
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Hello!
PTCRB XperiaT/TX/TL Jelly Bean firmware incoming; firmware version 9.1.A.0.489 certified
31 Jan 2013
Very good news!
ludwikjonkisz said:
Hello!
PTCRB XperiaT/TX/TL Jelly Bean firmware incoming; firmware version 9.1.A.0.489 certified
31 Jan 2013
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When is it coming ? Jan the 31st ....So today ?ok Not today but weeks later http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/01/3...oming-firmware-version-9-1-a-0-489-certified/ better late then never though I wouldn't expect never for such a new phone that would be just ridiculous
Just out of interest, when an FTF file becomes available, could you then flash it with flashtool on a stock ICS locked bootloader?
Judging by past firmware updates, it's taken 2/3 months for Orange to push an update.
Yes, or you could flash the 303 generic UK and ota to current. You'll then get jelly when Sony says not ee.
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SWFlyerUK said:
Just out of interest, when an FTF file becomes available, could you then flash it with flashtool on a stock ICS locked bootloader?
Judging by past firmware updates, it's taken 2/3 months for Orange to push an update.
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No u cant With locked bootloader flashtool cant do anything. Im also with locked T from Orange so I just hope they will do the job a bit faster
Maybe someone will finelly crack it :-/
kingstonxl said:
No u cant With locked bootloader flashtool cant do anything. Im also with locked T from Orange so I just hope they will do the job a bit faster
Maybe someone will finelly crack it :-/
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Or grow a pair and unlock your bootloader like a real XDA member.
kingstonxl said:
With locked bootloader flashtool cant do anything
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I wonder how I flashed my V with its locked bootloader to Xperia VL's firmware using Flashtool, then.
All you need is matching signatures, and all similar models share them.
Yes good news
kingstonxl said:
No u cant With locked bootloader flashtool cant do anything. Im also with locked T from Orange so I just hope they will do the job a bit faster
Maybe someone will finelly crack it :-/
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Sorry but you've got that wrong, you can use flashtool to flash an official ftf onto a phone with a locked bootloader, I've done it loads of times with my xperia's. In essence if your locked to a network orange, t-mobile ect then you can get the region generic ftf and flash it with flashtool to debrand your phone
What you can't do is flash custom ROMs which require a custom kernel.
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Thanks for the responses guys, I thought it would be possible, the only reason I ask is that I've flashed ICS firmwares to the T in the past, but wasn't sure with it being a different version of the OS.
Odp: Xperia T/TX/TL firmware 9.1.A.0.489 certified
del1701 said:
Sorry but you've got that wrong, you can use flashtool to flash an official ftf onto a phone with a locked bootloader, I've done it loads of times with my xperia's. In essence if your locked to a network orange, t-mobile ect then you can get the region generic ftf and flash it with flashtool to debrand your phone
What you can't do is flash custom ROMs which require a custom kernel.
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Fastboot doesn't work on locked bootloader.
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kingstonxl said:
Fastboot doesn't work on locked bootloader.
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Please read before continuing to facepalm yourself.
Flashtool does not require your bootloader to be unlocked. It also does not even you require your phone ot be rooted.
Flashtool can be used on any xperia phone regardless. It does not require fastboot
Odp: Xperia T/TX/TL firmware 9.1.A.0.489 certified
gregbradley said:
Please read before continuing to facepalm yourself.
Flashtool does not require your bootloader to be unlocked. It also does not even you require your phone ot be rooted.
Flashtool can be used on any xperia phone regardless. It does not require fastboot
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Oh u r so smart wish I would.
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kingstonxl said:
Fastboot doesn't work on locked bootloader.
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And what does fastboot have to do with flashtool?
The original question was "Can an ftf be flashed with flashtool onto a phone with a locked bootloader" and the answer is yes.
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kingstonxl said:
No u cant With locked bootloader flashtool cant do anything. Im also with locked T from Orange so I just hope they will do the job a bit faster
Maybe someone will finelly crack it :-/
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kingstonxl said:
Fastboot doesn't work on locked bootloader.
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kingstonxl said:
Oh u r so smart wish I would.
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Well, without wishng to flame the situation I also wish you would because what you have said is garbage and incorrect. And its not like its anything technical, its the basics.....
travis82 said:
Or grow a pair and unlock your bootloader like a real XDA member.
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Wait...we have a bootloader unlock for TL on ATT?
So this is 4.1? I got the update in sony bridge, but updating means I lose my root right? (locked bootloader)
Yes when you update to different firmware you will lost the root privilege
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soncarl said:
Yes when you update to different firmware you will lost the root privilege
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Not always, there are ways around it. But in general yes.
Once the new firmware hits users with locked bootloaders we will see if we lose root, but then we will also find a way to root the newfirmware or find a way to update that does not lose root.
I bought a Xperia SP today, awesome phone, love it. now i need to root it. i heard it needs to unlock bootloader first to room and if i did that im going to loose bravia engine and track id. so i need to find a trouble free way to root it.
STALKER_88 said:
I bought a Xperia SP today, awesome phone, love it. now i need to root it. i heard it needs to unlock bootloader first to room and if i did that im going to loose bravia engine and track id. so i need to find a trouble free way to root it.
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Does this will do?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329208
Yes that will root your phone without losing be2 or DRM keys.
You don't need to unlock your bootloader
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zolaisugly said:
Yes that will root your phone without losing be2 or DRM keys.
You don't need to unlock your bootloader
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Thanks, i will try :good:
one other question. if i root wont i be able to install official updates again?
STALKER_88 said:
one other question. if i root wont i be able to install official updates again?
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u will het official updates no prob. i believe only installing a custom kernel would stop u getting official updates. sumone please correct me if i'm wrong.
dhiman33 said:
u will het official updates no prob. i believe only installing a custom kernel would stop u getting official updates. sumone please correct me if i'm wrong.
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This is my understanding too. Bear in mind that as soon as official updates are released a developer here will make it available on xda. This means you often get updates before you would normally (because they are rolled out at different times depending on carrier and region).
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Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated
One more question. how do i install CWM? do i have to unlock bootloader to do that?
STALKER_88 said:
One more question. how do i install CWM? do i have to unlock bootloader to do that?
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no need to unlock the bootloader in order to install CWM. follow this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920
sarkissmae said:
no need to unlock the bootloader in order to install CWM. follow this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920
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Thanks :good:
also i saw lots of mods need deodexed rom, can i deodex my stock rom or do i have to flash another?
Once you install CWM, you can deodex your stock firmware without any problem :good:
No need to flash another ROM to do that.
dakshinasd said:
Once you install CWM, you can deodex your stock firmware without any problem :good:
No need to flash another ROM to do that.
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Ive installed cwm, but i couldnt find the option to deodex the rom
never mind, found it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2336453
i saw that deodexing will slow the rom. is that true?
STALKER_88 said:
i saw that deodexing will slow the rom. is that true?
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no. it doesn't affect the phone's performance at all.
sarkissmae said:
no. it doesn't affect the phone's performance at all.
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In this link (6th comment). it says
alivanov79 said:
Odexed roms work faster than deodexed. If you don't plan to modify your rom don't deodex it. Though there are many mods for odexed roms too.
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The SP is pretty powerful I think it won't make day to day difference.
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I'm on 257 firmware.
How can I update to 284?
dghostpt said:
I'm on 257 firmware.
How can I update to 284?
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The update is only for c5302 Sp models.... If you update your c5303 modern with .284 you will lose 4g connectivity but not much else.
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I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
yes
As Greg already said - yes.
Branded version is same ROM but without a craps from your carrier.
So, not only you'll be able to flash it without any problems but you'll be very happy when you see that your phone is little bit faster and "cleaner".
Also, if you want to unlock SIM lock (if it's available on your device), you can do that by simple code order via Internet.
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funky0308 said:
As Greg already said - yes.
Branded version is same ROM but without a craps from your carrier.
So, not only you'll be able to flash it without any problems but you'll be very happy when you see that your phone is little bit faster and "cleaner".
Also, if you want to unlock SIM lock (if it's available on your device), you can do that by simple code order via Internet.
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Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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choihan06 said:
Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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yes
I started with an EE Z1. Since then it's been generic European, generic global, and currently on Generic Nordic (so I can have 4.3). You'll be.fine
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choihan06 said:
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
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I've got the same phone from bell. First thing I did was flash an unbranded ROM. Bell has a few bloat apps that I hate. Best part is if you flash unbranded you don;t need to wait for updates. I got my update through PC Companion the day it was released.
Search the forums please.
choihan06 said:
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
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Already been discussed here in detail.
Sony Xperia Z1 > Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > Debrand xperia Z1?
I'm also on Bell with a c6906 and have done exactly what you are asking about and you will be fine. In case you didn't know we can't unlock our bootloader so the fix in 4.3 does not benefit us. Still 4.3 is a great update, loving the phone regardless.
metal_god69 said:
I'm also on Bell with a c6906 and have done exactly what you are asking about and you will be fine. In case you didn't know we can't unlock our bootloader so the fix in 4.3 does not benefit us. Still 4.3 is a great update, loving the phone regardless.
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arggg we can't unlock bootloader? then no custom kernels, recoverys and roms are available for our phone? man i should grab one from sony.. screw bell lol
choihan06 said:
arggg we can't unlock bootloader? then no custom kernels, recoverys and roms are available for our phone? man i should grab one from sony.. screw bell lol
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Copy *#*#7378423#*#* to your phone dialer and it will open up a service menu. Go to Service info then Configuration. The last line in that screen will say Boot loader unlocked allowed: No
So we are outta luck.
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metal_god69 said:
Copy *#*#7378423#*#* to your phone dialer and it will open up a service menu. Go to Service info then Configuration. The last line in that screen will say Boot loader unlocked allowed: No
So we are outta luck.
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I guess.. it says NO,
i guess I should have bought unlocked one from sony store..
choihan06 said:
Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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Losing IMEI and SIM not accepted problems happen when you downgrade, not update.
Is it possible?
Not yet.
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I waiting for that day.
Yes it is possible, just not on 4,3, only on 4.2
taranfx said:
Is it possible?
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Impossible ^_^
Brianlymtb said:
Impossible ^_^
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For now...
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gaboh24 said:
For now...
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..on 4.3..
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..on 4.3..
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I think it is the funny now ^_^
Help a brother out
When the Z1 first launched, I was able to root the device.
I'm ignorant enough to not know if I had unlocked the bootloader.
General forum research tells me that if I'm not sure if I unlocked the bootloader, it means I didn't unlock the bootloader.
I updated my Z1 (C9606) to 14.1.G.2.257 Build.
I'm still running Android 4.2.2
Is there a way to root device without unlocking?
If so, could someone point towards the thread I need to follow?
thanks!
Hobbes2099 said:
When the Z1 first launched, I was able to root the device.
I'm ignorant enough to not know if I had unlocked the bootloader.
General forum research tells me that if I'm not sure if I unlocked the bootloader, it means I didn't unlock the bootloader.
I updated my Z1 (C9606) to 14.1.G.2.257 Build.
I'm still running Android 4.2.2
Is there a way to root device without unlocking?
If so, could someone point towards the thread I need to follow?
thanks!
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Hello,
flash back to .534 with flashtool then root and custom recovery your device and put a custom pre rootet rom on.I think that is the only solution also the same point as the threat starter asks for you only can use pre rootet roms for now.
best regards and wishes,
Nico
LiquidNitrogen1412 said:
Hello,
flash back to .534 with flashtool then root and custom recovery your device and put a custom pre rootet rom on.I think that is the only solution also the same point as the threat starter asks for you only can use pre rootet roms for now.
best regards and wishes,
Nico
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+1
We are all at the same point i'm going to try vroot root 360 or something like that today any of you who can confirm it's not working
If so too bad then i'm just going to wait for the ota 4.3 update (t-mobile netherlands bramded device) amd hope for a root method later
LiquidNitrogen1412 said:
Hello,
flash back to .534 with flashtool then root and custom recovery your device and put a custom pre rootet rom on.I think that is the only solution also the same point as the threat starter asks for you only can use pre rootet roms for now.
best regards and wishes,
Nico
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What if rolled back to .534, custom recovered, rooted and then tried to flash .290 (JB 4.3)?
Has anyone tried this?
Is there any way of getting stock 4.3 rooted?
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Hobbes2099 said:
What if rolled back to .534, custom recovered, rooted and then tried to flash .290 (JB 4.3)?
Has anyone tried this?
Is there any way of getting stock 4.3 rooted?
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No.
Wysłane z mojego C6903 przy użyciu Tapatalka
Hi. My friend has an SP, it's stock and unrooted, and a few weeks ago the phone started to hang on black screen with backlight on. Of course he tried to reset the phone with the button under the battery, with no success. He returned it to the store, they only reflashed the stock rom, it worked for a day now it's the same. Has anybody find any solution to this? I tried to search for exact similar problems, but I couldn't find any with proper answers. I think he is on 4.3. Thanks for any help!
LilProphet said:
Hi. My friend has an SP, it's stock and unrooted, and a few weeks ago the phone started to hang on black screen with backlight on. Of course he tried to reset the phone with the button under the battery, with no success. He returned it to the store, they only reflashed the stock rom, it worked for a day now it's the same. Has anybody find any solution to this? I tried to search for exact similar problems, but I couldn't find any with proper answers. I think he is on 4.3. Thanks for any help!
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have you tried to flash stock 4.1.2 with flashtool..?
ParaSense. said:
have you tried to flash stock 4.1.2 with flashtool..?
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no, I only saw it yesterday and tried to fix it for about an hour. do you suggest me to do that?
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LilProphet said:
no, I only saw it yesterday and tried to fix it for about an hour. do you suggest me to do that?
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yes.. flash stock 4.1.2 ftf with flash tool.. if that not solve your problem then 99% is hardware issue..
btw i tell you to flash 4.1.2 and not 4.3 cause 4.3 is full of bugs..
You can follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658952 to do this... but i prefer u to install 4.1.2 (12.0.A.1.257 or 12.0.A.2.254).. if you install 12.0.A.1.257 then update to 12.0.A.2.254 with your phone not with sus.. cause with sus it will go to buggy 4.3 (12.1.A.0.266).. for 4.3 this week i think sony will release new bugfixing version
ParaSense. said:
yes.. flash stock 4.1.2 ftf with flash tool.. if that not solve your problem then 99% is hardware issue..
btw i tell you to flash 4.1.2 and not 4.3 cause 4.3 is full of bugs..
You can follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658952 to do this... but i prefer u to install 4.1.2 (12.0.A.1.257 or 12.0.A.2.254).. if you install 12.0.A.1.257 then update to 12.0.A.2.254 with your phone not with sus.. cause with sus it will go to buggy 4.3 (12.1.A.0.266).. for 4.3 this week i think sony will release new bugfixing version
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thanks, I will try it.
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LilProphet said:
thanks, I will try it.
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nice music btw
ParaSense. said:
nice music btw
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thank you, I'm glad you like it
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thank you, I'm glad you like it
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u fixed it?
ParaSense. said:
u fixed it?
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no, he's returned again to the store, but I'm sure they will just reflash that buggy 4.3
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