I have an Xperia SP.. With 4.3 207 stock.. UBL.. I have a strange problem.. Whenever I connect the device to my laptop, the LED blinks regularly and it doesn't connect to the laptop and it doesn't charge.. While charging works perfectly and when connecting to fastboot mode or flashmode it works every single time.. Please tell me guys what you think.. And how to solve this issue.. I have tried three Sony USB cables.. And If I have to replace the USB port.. Would that be easy or possible for me to do or would I have to take it to a service center? Thanks for reading.. Hope you can help..
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Dr.TheMaster said:
I have an Xperia SP.. With 4.3 207 stock.. UBL.. I have a strange problem.. Whenever I connect the device to my laptop, the LED blinks regularly and it doesn't connect to the laptop and it doesn't charge.. While charging works perfectly and when connecting to fastboot mode or flashmode it works every single time.. Please tell me guys what you think.. And how to solve this issue.. I have tried three Sony USB cables.. And If I have to replace the USB port.. Would that be easy or possible for me to do or would I have to take it to a service center? Thanks for reading.. Hope you can help..
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Harikni:
I've the same issue with my Xperia SP(C5302). I think this happens after the recent FW OTA update
The USB devices are disabled. Please let me know if you come across any soln.
Dr.TheMaster said:
I have an Xperia SP.. With 4.3 207 stock.. UBL.. I have a strange problem.. Whenever I connect the device to my laptop, the LED blinks regularly and it doesn't connect to the laptop and it doesn't charge.. While charging works perfectly and when connecting to fastboot mode or flashmode it works every single time.. Please tell me guys what you think.. And how to solve this issue.. I have tried three Sony USB cables.. And If I have to replace the USB port.. Would that be easy or possible for me to do or would I have to take it to a service center? Thanks for reading.. Hope you can help..
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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It must have been with your computer. I suggest to first try on another computer. If it fails, let us try the "dummy" fix first. Re-flash stock rom (preserving data) through Flashtool. Or have you tried that?
TechnoSparks said:
It must have been with your computer. I suggest to first try on another computer. If it fails, let us try the "dummy" fix first. Re-flash stock rom (preserving data) through Flashtool. Or have you tried that?
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Thankyou for your suggesstion
I tried with couple of other computers and different USB cables. I'm sure the problem is with the Android 4.3 which is disabling the USB during boot process because I can charge the phone after poweroff. It fails to charge when powered ON.
IS there a way to enable USBdevices from Android by taking a terminal session(running commands). I found one thread to just put an entry in /sys/bus/usb/devices/1-1/bConfigurationData to enable USB. I tried this and Permission is denied due to lack of root.
Is there a way to take temporary root without bootloader unlock. Please help
harikni said:
Thankyou for your suggesstion
I tried with couple of other computers and different USB cables. I'm sure the problem is with the Android 4.3 which is disabling the USB during boot process because I can charge the phone after poweroff. It fails to charge when powered ON.
IS there a way to enable USBdevices from Android by taking a terminal session(running commands). I found one thread to just put an entry in /sys/bus/usb/devices/1-1/bConfigurationData to enable USB. I tried this and Permission is denied due to lack of root.
Is there a way to take temporary root without bootloader unlock. Please help
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Well let's us do the dummy fix first. That may restore the original functionality of your phone. Follow this guide here:
You'll need Flashtool and a proper drivers installation. Follow these steps
This should be easy to recover. The prerequisites are a stock ROM ftf and Flashtool
Install flashtool
Move the stock ftf into "firmwares" folder within Flashtool's install directory (default C:\Flashtool\firmwares)
Execute the drivers installer located within "drivers" folder inside Flashtool's install directory (default C:\Flashtool\drivers)
Tick "flashmode drivers", "fastboot drivers" and lastly scroll down a little bit, find "Common drivers for Viskan board" and tick that as well. Finish the installation
Open flashtool. Make sure you ran it as an administrator to avoid conflicts.
Hit the lightning icon
Choose flashmode
Choose the firmware you have downloaded
Under the WIPE section, untick DATA if you want to preserve data
Continue. This is ask you to connect your XSP in flashmode. To do so, make sure your phone is turned off completely, hold volume rocker down and connect it to your computer. Once the LED bar lights green, you may release the volume rocker.
Flashing process will run. It is important not to interrupt the process!
Once complete, remove the cable from your phone and turn it on. You have your phone back.
For a similar guide, you might want to check [Guide] How to use Flashtool
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Insisting? You'll need to start your phone and follow this method to root and it doesn't require unlocking the bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783885
TechnoSparks said:
Well let's us do the dummy fix first. That may restore the original functionality of your phone. Follow this guide here:
Insisting? You'll need to start your phone and follow this method to root and it doesn't require unlocking the bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783885
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Before flashing my XSP, want to check it.
My phone runs 12.1.A.1.207_China version. Is it possible to downgrade to 12.1.A.1.205_INDIA ?
Please advice.
harikni said:
Before flashing my XSP, want to check it.
My phone runs 12.1.A.1.207_China version. Is it possible to downgrade to 12.1.A.1.205_INDIA ?
Please advice.
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You can flash whatever version and whatever region it is for your phone.
TechnoSparks said:
You can flash whatever version and whatever region it is for your phone.
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What are the options I should tick(in the below list) so that the DRM keys, OTA, Warrenty is NOT lost ?
exclude
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1. PARTITION
2. TA
3. KERNEL
4. FOTA
5. BASEBAND
6. SYSTEM
7. ELABEL
Misc
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1. No Final verification
2. Reset Customisations
harikni said:
What are the options I should tick(in the below list) so that the DRM keys, OTA, Warrenty is NOT lost ?
exclude
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1. PARTITION
2. TA
3. KERNEL
4. FOTA
5. BASEBAND
6. SYSTEM
7. ELABEL
Misc
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1. No Final verification
2. Reset Customisations
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Just leave them by default. DRM keys are well baked into the TA partition.
By default the given partions are NOT excluded.
I'am afraid that TA partion will get over written if not excluded
Am I right ?
harikni said:
By default the given partions are NOT excluded.
I'am afraid that TA partion will get over written if not excluded
Am I right ?
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I tried flashing my phone....no luck
When the flashtool requests to plug the USB cable with vol down, I plugged the cable, GREEN light came. But Windows notification is "USB Device Not Recognised". Flashtool also not sensing the phone. :crying:
I cancelled it manually after there is no activity found in Flashtool for 7min.
Please let me know if you got any clue
22/024/2014 15:24:06 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.18.3 built on 10-20-2014 08:00:00
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - Proxy found for firefox
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
22/024/2014 15:24:08 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.
22/024/2014 15:24:16 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.
22/024/2014 15:24:17 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
22/024/2014 15:24:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/024/2014 15:24:33 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia SP (C5302). FW release : 12.1.A.1.205. Customization : India
22/024/2014 15:24:33 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/025/2014 15:25:24 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/032/2014 15:32:01 - INFO - Flash canceled
harikni said:
I tried flashing my phone....no luck
When the flashtool requests to plug the USB cable with vol down, I plugged the cable, GREEN light came. But Windows notification is "USB Device Not Recognised". Flashtool also not sensing the phone. :crying:
I cancelled it manually after there is no activity found in Flashtool for 7min.
Please let me know if you got any clue
22/024/2014 15:24:06 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.18.3 built on 10-20-2014 08:00:00
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - Proxy found for firefox
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
22/024/2014 15:24:08 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.
22/024/2014 15:24:16 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.
22/024/2014 15:24:17 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
22/024/2014 15:24:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/024/2014 15:24:33 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia SP (C5302). FW release : 12.1.A.1.205. Customization : India
22/024/2014 15:24:33 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/025/2014 15:25:24 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/032/2014 15:32:01 - INFO - Flash canceled
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Thanks for your suggesstions !!!
I installed USB Host controller from google play to check the USB....
It says...
S3C USB host driver not found !!!
USB root HUB itself not available.
Is this an hardware issue ?
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guys some one please help me . i installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44860224 in xperia tx and now i think its bricked. it shows only sony logo. afterthat its switching off again. please help me. is there a way to force flash rom?
First try to repair using PC Companion, if that doesn't work try to flash a stock ROM using Flashtool.
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romeoofair said:
guys some one please help me . i installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44860224 in xperia tx and now i think its bricked. it shows only sony logo. afterthat its switching off again. please help me. is there a way to force flash rom?
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Mad Marty said:
First try to repair using PC Companion, if that doesn't work try to flash a stock ROM using Flashtool.
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The advice to fix your problem by mad marty is correct. The error is because that rom only works with xperia T unless you flash a TX patch. It is all explained in the thread, reading is a great thing.
gregbradley said:
The advice to fix your problem by mad marty is correct. The error is because that rom only works with xperia T unless you flash a TX patch. It is all explained in the thread, reading is a great thing.
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bro but how to flash a rom . my phone is not even showing recovery mode. just showing sony logo and going off
romeoofair said:
bro but how to flash a rom . my phone is not even showing recovery mode. just showing sony logo and going off
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You use pccompanion or flashtool. You do not even have to turn the phone on for those to work.
Download pccompanion from sony website and follow the instructions to repair your phone.
gregbradley said:
You use pccompanion or flashtool. You do not even have to turn the phone on for those to work.
Download pccompanion from sony website and follow the instructions to repair your phone.
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pc companion not detecting phone
and i also cant turn on usb debugging mode to flash as it cannot turn on the phone
romeoofair said:
pc companion not detecting phone
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That's ok, just run the software update and choose the repair option when the update fails.
If that still does not work, then download flashtool from the very first post in the dev thread.
Install it.
run the drivers.exe file found in the installation path
choose flashmode, fastboot and TX drivers
then either
a) try pccomapanion again or
b) Flash a stock FTF file for the TX in flashtool
gregbradley said:
That's ok, just run the software update and choose the repair option when the update fails.
If that still does not work, then download flashtool from the very first post in the dev thread.
Install it.
run the drivers.exe file found in the installation path
choose flashmode, fastboot and TX drivers
then either
a) try pccomapanion again or
b) Flash a stock FTF file for the TX in flashtool
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bro this is what i am getting when i try to flash
27/035/2013 20:35:48 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
27/035/2013 20:35:48 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
27/035/2013 20:35:53 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/036/2013 20:36:02 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/036/2013 20:36:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/036/2013 20:36:18 - INFO - Selected Xperia_TX / 9.1.B.1.67 / HK
27/036/2013 20:36:18 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
27/036/2013 20:36:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/036/2013 20:36:29 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/036/2013 20:36:29 - INFO - Reading device information
27/036/2013 20:36:51 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
27/036/2013 20:36:51 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
27/036/2013 20:36:51 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/036/2013 20:36:51 - INFO - Processing loader
27/036/2013 20:36:51 - INFO - Checking header
27/036/2013 20:36:52 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/036/2013 20:36:52 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 995 : The I/O operation has been aborted because of either a thread exit or an application request.
27/036/2013 20:36:52 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
27/036/2013 20:36:52 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/037/2013 20:37:04 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
27/037/2013 20:37:04 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
27/037/2013 20:37:37 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2013-08-27_08-35-48.log
gregbradley said:
That's ok, just run the software update and choose the repair option when the update fails.
If that still does not work, then download flashtool from the very first post in the dev thread.
Install it.
run the drivers.exe file found in the installation path
choose flashmode, fastboot and TX drivers
then either
a) try pccomapanion again or
b) Flash a stock FTF file for the TX in flashtool
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finally worked . thanks a lot bro
I was flashing the alinov's stock kernel and i think it was a bad download,the kernel got flashed succesfully but as u said my device is not powering off nor it is responding any thing on the screen,plz plz plz help me,how to recover mmy device,i came across adfad666 here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457353
guide but i dont know how to do a full wipe,i even tried to flash stock ftf but it also didnt worked for me,plz help me
Device has to be off to flash an ftf. Have you taken the back cover off and pressed the hard off button?
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Parkside said:
Device has to be off to flash an ftf. Have you taken the back cover off and pressed the hard off button?
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Yes i tried that also but the device is not vibrating at all,i tried to connect it to my chrger it doesnt even blink the led indication for charging,the device is also not recognized by the laptop,plz help any body
UPDATE:
i tried to connect it to my laptop frstly i removed my sim n then i tried to reflash it,it doesnt flashed it though,my laptop recognized it as a usb input device and the chrging led is now blinking
shawamawa said:
UPDATE:
i tried to connect it to my laptop frstly i removed my sim n then i tried to reflash it,it doesnt flashed it though,my laptop recognized it as a usb input device and the chrging led is now blinking
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Try again HARD OFF and then connect your phone to flashmode.then with flashtool flash stock .ftf!
shawamawa said:
I was flashing the alinov's stock kernel and i think it was a bad download,the kernel got flashed succesfully but as u said my device is not powering off nor it is responding any thing on the screen,plz plz plz help me,how to recover mmy device,i came across adfad666 here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457353
guide but i dont know how to do a full wipe,i even tried to flash stock ftf but it also didnt worked for me,plz help me
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I just had something similar;
I posted it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2488870 Might work for you too.
KiaTheKing said:
Try again HARD OFF and then connect your phone to flashmode.then with flashtool flash stock .ftf!
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I tried it a many times,doent worked
Stirlin said:
I just had something similar;
I posted it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2488870 Might work for you too.
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THanks i followed the instructions on ur thread and ended with this,
18/058/2013 09:58:15 - INFO - Selected Xperia SP (C5302) / 12.0.A.2.245 / Indian
18/058/2013 09:58:15 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
18/059/2013 09:59:10 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
18/059/2013 09:59:46 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
18/059/2013 09:59:46 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
18/059/2013 09:59:50 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/000/2013 10:00:55 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
18/000/2013 10:00:55 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
18/001/2013 10:01:03 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/001/2013 10:01:37 - INFO - Flash canceled
:crying:
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Someone here can plz PM doomlord and adfad666 about this thread,plz
shawamawa said:
I tried it a many times,doent worked
THanks i followed the instructions on ur thread and ended with this,
18/058/2013 09:58:15 - INFO - Selected Xperia SP (C5302) / 12.0.A.2.245 / Indian
18/058/2013 09:58:15 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
18/059/2013 09:59:10 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
18/059/2013 09:59:46 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
18/059/2013 09:59:46 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
18/059/2013 09:59:50 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/000/2013 10:00:55 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
18/000/2013 10:00:55 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
18/001/2013 10:01:03 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/001/2013 10:01:37 - INFO - Flash canceled
:crying:
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Someone here can plz PM doomlord and adfad666 about this thread,plz
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When the phone is in Flashmode, and the device isn't receiving any activity, it will restart itself to the system.
shawamawa said:
I tried it a many times,doent worked
THanks i followed the instructions on ur thread and ended with this,
18/058/2013 09:58:15 - INFO - Selected Xperia SP (C5302) / 12.0.A.2.245 / Indian
18/058/2013 09:58:15 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
18/059/2013 09:59:10 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
18/059/2013 09:59:46 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
18/059/2013 09:59:46 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
18/059/2013 09:59:50 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/000/2013 10:00:55 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
18/000/2013 10:00:55 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
18/001/2013 10:01:03 - INFO - Device disconnected
18/001/2013 10:01:37 - INFO - Flash canceled
:crying:
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Someone here can plz PM doomlord and adfad666 about this thread,plz
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Al you need to do is to firts go to flashtool (dont connect your device) go to flashmode.choose ftf that you want to install, click flash.and then you will get prepare for flashing line.when its prepared it will said you to connect phone in flashmode..NOW CONNECT PHONE IN FLASHMODE.And thats it!!just connect device in right time!!
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Keep volumm down and connect your phone to computer >> open PC companion >> click on Support Zone >> Click on Phone Software update >> Click Repair >> Wait till it done . Try it's . Good luck .
the best method is download SONY UPDATE SERVICE software to your pc. after installing update service, turnoff your mobile then press and hold the volume down key , and connect it with your pc. (even if your phone is not charged no problem ). release the volume down key when the on screen instruction says it. after that if the system says your phone has latest software, then select reinstall the software. wait until it finish. thats all.
dont do too more
just power off ur sp bu stick the reset button in the backcover,and power on,see what happen,take it easy and carefully
shawamawa said:
I was flashing the alinov's stock kernel and i think it was a bad download,the kernel got flashed succesfully but as u said my device is not powering off nor it is responding any thing on the screen,plz plz plz help me,how to recover mmy device,i came across adfad666 here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457353
guide but i dont know how to do a full wipe,i even tried to flash stock ftf but it also didnt worked for me,plz help me
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i was trying this app from market called anim mod
wich changes the transition animation.it asked me a reboot so i accepted it.but after the phone went into bootloop.
so i decided to restore my nandroid backup.but it says eroor while restoring....now my fone is stuck up at this logo.
it charges if cconnected to charger.and i can enter cwm.guys please help asap
m on existenz rom 1.3.7
unlocked bootloader
with advanced stock kernel
please help
i tried flashtool
but it shows this
05/004/2013 23:04:03 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
05/004/2013 23:04:03 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.2beta6 built on 2013-04-21 22:23:00
05/004/2013 23:04:08 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/004/2013 23:04:12 - INFO - Selected C5302 / 12.0.A.2.254 / India
05/004/2013 23:04:12 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/005/2013 23:05:08 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/005/2013 23:05:17 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/006/2013 23:06:00 - INFO - Device disconnected
my device is c5302.but because of existenz my phone used to show c5303.
i have instlled all the drivers.and the drivers are ready to use
but still cant flash and phone just shows sony screen and then the attachment one pic
i tried flashtool
but it shows this
05/004/2013 23:04:03 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
05/004/2013 23:04:03 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.2beta6 built on 2013-04-21 22:23:00
05/004/2013 23:04:08 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/004/2013 23:04:12 - INFO - Selected C5302 / 12.0.A.2.254 / India
05/004/2013 23:04:12 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/005/2013 23:05:08 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/005/2013 23:05:17 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/006/2013 23:06:00 - INFO - Device disconnected
my device is c5302.but because of existenz my phone used to show c5303.
i have instlled all the drivers.and the drivers are ready to use
but still cant flash and phone just shows sony screen and then the attachment one pic
Restore the system. Use Sony PC Companion. And when you install, root and cwm.
Saludos.
EDIT:
When you install the drivers, it must be in usb debugging mode. Delete in windows system administration and connects to your pc othertime, but as you can't enter the system, you can't do it.
The restoration process is long. Pc Companion download the rom and then is installed. Make sure the phone has at least 30% battery (for internet download speed of 10mb), more is better. If you are in bootloop when you recharge or if you can't recharge, don't waste battery, located where is the option in PC Companion and when you have controlled, do it.
Good Luck.
What status now?
i tried flashtool.not happening the same message m getting plz suggest something
Rajeev said:
What status now?
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bro plz help.
my device is c5302 but becz of existenzz it changed to c5303.so pc companion used to detect it as c5303.shud i try flashing c5303??
and while restoring the nandroid backup it says erasing boot image before restart and the says erroor while restoring data.
m on advances stock kernel.flashtool detecting my phone in flashmode but it doesnt proceed an the device gets disconnected
dipesh1502 said:
bro plz help.
my device is c5302 but becz of existenzz it changed to c5303.so pc companion used to detect it as c5303.shud i try flashing c5303??
and while restoring the nandroid backup it says erasing boot image before restart and the says erroor while restoring data.
m on advances stock kernel.flashtool detecting my phone in flashmode but it doesnt proceed an the device gets disconnected
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Forget about PC Companion.
First totally disable PC Companion and then try with Flashtool again. I mean While using Flashtool PC Companion will b disabled in ur PC. Try it..
If u have C5302 Firmware means flash that.. Its very very easy bro. Dont know what happens with u .. try again the way i told
Guys problem solved
Did a factory reset and kept for charging for 1 hour
Fone restrtd automaticaly.
Thanks
To get it to C5302, just edit build.prop :wink:
Hi evryone.
I was trying to install cyanogenmod on my phone, but after getting the root acess, when i tried to to install it, it said that there was some kind of problem because the nightly rom i had on my Sd wasnt the right one for my model.
I wanted to place the links for the cyanogenmod rom i downloaded and the tutorial i followed to install it, but since this is my first post, XDA doesnt allow me to place any outside links.
Now whenever i boot my phone it stops on the Sony experia screen and it doens do anything else. No other menus. Just the Sony screen. The only command it receives is the Power and Vol up to turn it down again.
Please, is there any solution? Is my phone 100% bricked? Is there anyway to connect it to the pc and place the Xperia original files/rom manually??
I sent an email to sony even tough i know my warranty is voided. I have had some other problems with their assistence so i dont expect much help.
I just cant afford another selfphone and my mother´ll be super mad if i tell her i bricked it.
Thank you.
Pedrogm97 said:
Hi evryone.
I was trying to install cyanogenmod on my phone, but after getting the root acess, when i tried to to install it, it said that there was some kind of problem because the nightly rom i had on my Sd wasnt the right one for my model.
I wanted to place the links for the cyanogenmod rom i downloaded and the tutorial i followed to install it, but since this is my first post, XDA doesnt allow me to place any outside links.
Now whenever i boot my phone it stops on the Sony experia screen and it doens do anything else. No other menus. Just the Sony screen. The only command it receives is the Power and Vol up to turn it down again.
Please, is there any solution? Is my phone 100% bricked? Is there anyway to connect it to the pc and place the Xperia original files/rom manually??
I sent an email to sony even tough i know my warranty is voided. I have had some other problems with their assistence so i dont expect much help.
I just cant afford another selfphone and my mother´ll be super mad if i tell her i bricked it.
Thank you.
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This is becoming common
It is only a soft brick DO NOT WORRY - I have also done this, and seems most common with older versions of TWRP
Download flashtool and download a .ftf file from HERE (anyone will do they are all the same)
now open up flashtool and it will tell you to move files from *folder* to *.flashtool folder* also place the .ftf file in the new folder
now click the lightning symbol - flashmode
click the firmware you downloaded
and click flash
now on your device hold down the POWER + VOLUME buttons until the device vibrates 3 times (this will turn it off)
hold the VOLUME DOWN ( & nothing else - make sure the phone is off for this) while holding vol down, plug the phone into the computer. You should see the led turn red then green/blue
flashtool will now see the device in flashmode and flash the firmware (when the firmware has been read by flashtool)
nzzane said:
This is becoming common
It is only a soft brick DO NOT WORRY - I have also done this, and seems most common with older versions of TWRP
Download flashtool and download a .ftf file from HERE (anyone will do they are all the same)
now open up flashtool and it will tell you to move files from *folder* to *.flashtool folder* also place the .ftf file in the new folder
now click the lightning symbol - flashmode
click the firmware you downloaded
and click flash
now on your device hold down the POWER + VOLUME buttons until the device vibrates 3 times (this will turn it off)
hold the VOLUME DOWN ( & nothing else - make sure the phone is off for this) while holding vol down, plug the phone into the computer. You should see the led turn red then green/blue
flashtool will now see the device in flashmode and flash the firmware (when the firmware has been read by flashtool)
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I am now downloading the files. Thank you so much for your help.
I think it is important to mention that I have formatted the internal storage. and wiped the data and user cache. The error message saying it wasnt the right rom appeard after e formatted it. Is this still a soft brick? :/
Pedrogm97 said:
I am now downloading the files. Thank you so much for your help.
I think it is important to mention that I have formatted the internal storage. and wiped the data and user cache. The error message saying it wasnt the right rom appeard after e formatted it. Is this still a soft brick? :/
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Yep, from experience I don't think it is actually possible to hard brick the Z3C (I might be wrong)
If the device still reboots when the volume buttons are pressed, your phone is recoverable <--- Soft Brick
If the device is on a black screen and it won't reboot, the phone is not recoverable <--- Hard Brick
nzzane said:
This is becoming common
It is only a soft brick DO NOT WORRY - I have also done this, and seems most common with older versions of TWRP
Download flashtool and download a .ftf file from HERE (anyone will do they are all the same)
now open up flashtool and it will tell you to move files from *folder* to *.flashtool folder* also place the .ftf file in the new folder
now click the lightning symbol - flashmode
click the firmware you downloaded
and click flash
now on your device hold down the POWER + VOLUME buttons until the device vibrates 3 times (this will turn it off)
hold the VOLUME DOWN ( & nothing else - make sure the phone is off for this) while holding vol down, plug the phone into the computer. You should see the led turn red then green/blue
flashtool will now see the device in flashmode and flash the firmware (when the firmware has been read by flashtool)
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It worked. Thank you so much.
nzzane said:
This is becoming common
It is only a soft brick DO NOT WORRY - I have also done this, and seems most common with older versions of TWRP
Download flashtool and download a .ftf file from HERE (anyone will do they are all the same)
now open up flashtool and it will tell you to move files from *folder* to *.flashtool folder* also place the .ftf file in the new folder
now click the lightning symbol - flashmode
click the firmware you downloaded
and click flash
now on your device hold down the POWER + VOLUME buttons until the device vibrates 3 times (this will turn it off)
hold the VOLUME DOWN ( & nothing else - make sure the phone is off for this) while holding vol down, plug the phone into the computer. You should see the led turn red then green/blue
flashtool will now see the device in flashmode and flash the firmware (when the firmware has been read by flashtool)
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I think important and useful steps and tutorials like these should be gathered in a FAQ thread and be sticked. All frequent problems and solutions are all over the place and we need such tutorials an solutions in an easy accesible place.
I think I really hard-bricked my Z3C... flashed a recovery with TWRP, which got a custom theme with extra features (able to flash .img files) made by @z31s1g. Now my device won't reboot nor enter flash mode or fastboot mode - just red LED is blinking when connecting to USB, screen is black (no Sony logo or anything). When trying to boot it vibrates one time, but doesn't do anything...
Any chance to get it working again without sending it to Sony?
Edit:
Sony sent me a new phone, did not have to pay anything, as it seems they couldn't repair it and weren't even able to recognize that my TA was deleted... So got it as a warranty "repair".
What?!?! Ive been reading it all wrong, i can get a new phone for making a problem, as they dont care about their own faults
btw how did you brick it? just curious for developement
iKevinShah said:
I have the very same issue, will it work ? I guess NO. What else can we do to fix this ?
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Same thing happened to me. I downloaded an older version of flashtool (0.9.18.6) because I couldn't get the newer versions to work and I flashed a stock kitkat rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706 (Specifically the "23.0.A.2.93 - Unbranded - USA (1289-7524)" version - make sure you get the right version for your model). With this process, you don't need to turn your phone on. Just make sure you know how to use flashtool correctly.
That's all I did. Let me know if it doesn't work.
munch2477 said:
Same thing happened to me. I downloaded an older version of flashtool (0.9.18.6) because I couldn't get the newer versions to work
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Did it complain about not being able to find drivers for your device? That's what it says when I plug my Z3c in. And I've attempted to install drivers using the drivers tool in flashtool/drivers/.
Organized_Chaos said:
Did it complain about not being able to find drivers for your device? That's what it says when I plug my Z3c in. And I've attempted to install drivers using the drivers tool in flashtool/drivers/.
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I created an account to say that this method works. However, using flashtool (using windows 10) can create a small problem because on mine (at least at the start) the drivers would not load. The workout involves going to advanced startup and getting windows to boot without driver signing. I'm sure that you can download something that permanently disables it, also. Using that, I was able to install every driver without a problem. Just be sure to reboot normally or you might run into issues when flashing (I was unable to flash properly until I restarted).
nzzane said:
This is becoming common
It is only a soft brick DO NOT WORRY - I have also done this, and seems most common with older versions of TWRP
Download flashtool and download a .ftf file from HERE (anyone will do they are all the same)
now open up flashtool and it will tell you to move files from *folder* to *.flashtool folder* also place the .ftf file in the new folder
now click the lightning symbol - flashmode
click the firmware you downloaded
and click flash
now on your device hold down the POWER + VOLUME buttons until the device vibrates 3 times (this will turn it off)
hold the VOLUME DOWN ( & nothing else - make sure the phone is off for this) while holding vol down, plug the phone into the computer. You should see the led turn red then green/blue
flashtool will now see the device in flashmode and flash the firmware (when the firmware has been read by flashtool)
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Thanks! This worked! Any idea on how to avoid getting stuck in this loop while rooting the phone?
Hi Guys,
Unfortunately, I think I'm closer to the subject title: HardBricked
My compact Z3 is completely bricked ... due to severe, numerous & disorganized flash.
- No boot at all: backlight but no display.
- No more access to fastboot or TWRP recovery
- FlashTool and its flashmode seem to work: I manage to block / unblock the bootloader,
- But flashing does not work.
I'm under Gnu/Linux, but I'Ve tried with Win7 (drivers Ok) with the same result.
Here is FlashTool log:
Code:
29/054/2017 02:54:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/055/2017 02:55:24 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z3 Compact(D5803). FW release : 23.5.A.1.291. Customization : Customized CE1
29/055/2017 02:55:24 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
29/055/2017 02:55:55 - INFO - Device disconnected
29/056/2017 02:56:10 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Device ready for R/W.
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Reading device information
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Current device : Unknown: Jul 24 2016/19:28:59 - YT911288R4 - Unknown: Jul 24 2016/19:28:59 - Unknown: Jul 24 2016/19:28:59 - Unknown: Jul 24 2016/19:28:59
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Closing TA partition
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Start Flashing
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Checking header
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Flashing data
29/056/2017 02:56:32 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_9c84 - Version : MSM8974AB_27 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM8974AC_LA3.0_Hero_23 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
29/056/2017 02:56:32 - INFO - Max packet size set to 512K
29/056/2017 02:56:32 - INFO - USB buffer size set to 512K
29/056/2017 02:56:34 - INFO - Parsing boot delivery
29/056/2017 02:56:34 - INFO - Ending flash session
29/056/2017 02:56:34 - ERROR - null
29/056/2017 02:56:34 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
29/056/2017 02:56:34 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/056/2017 02:56:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
What's your opinion?
Any advice?
Thanks in advance & pardon my english
Solved!
Ok! I finally solved my problem using the previous version of flashtool (0.9.18.6):laugh:
I read this somewhere but did not believe it:angel:
Hope it could help!
Thanx again, all, for sharing & developement
J./
Hi
Can someone suggest a way fwd, I have an z3c I was trying to press back into life with an OS new enough for messenger etc.
I was following the instructions from LinageOS 16, got thru unlocking and into fastboot, all going as described until it said sideload the package. When I did this the UI on the phone said the package was for z3c and that my phone was a ".".
Part of the linageos instructions were to wipe parts of memory and cache, which I think is why when I reboot the phone now, it just sticks on the logo, I cannot get back to the fastboot UI either.
Using the flashtool on my PC I can still connect and load the stock fw but it makes no difference.
I did backup a couple of sections, with TWRP, I thought to the sdcard, before I started, but I cannot see them on the card now, could they be hidden?
Or have I done the impossible and really bricked a z3c?
Chris
When pressing volume up and plugging in the phone I get "26/025/2017 13:25:15 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode", but when doing volume down, all I get in the flashtool program is "26/011/2017 13:11:56 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
26/011/2017 13:11:56 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode", so I can't install any of the ftf files downloaded using flashtool. Does anyone know how to fix this?
"26/011/2017 13:11:56 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
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Try enabling USB debugging.
Settings > About phone > Tap multiple times on Build number until Developer options is enabled
Settings > Developer options > USB debugging > Toggle ON
Viruz32 said:
When pressing volume up and plugging in the phone I get "26/025/2017 13:25:15 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode", but when doing volume down, all I get in the flashtool program is "26/011/2017 13:11:56 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
26/011/2017 13:11:56 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode", so I can't install any of the ftf files downloaded using flashtool. Does anyone know how to fix this?
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1] Flashtool doesn't work with the XZ1c. So stop trying to use it.
- Use newflasher instead.
- Newflasher doesn't use FTF files. It uses the files directly as downloaded by XperiFirm
- READ the newflasher instructions.
2] To put the phone in bootloader mode, you have to:
- Turn it off.
- Hold Vol-
- Plug phone into computer.
- In that order.
3] All of this information is available by searching the XZ1c forums. So I suggest you do a lot more reading before trying to flash your phone, because otherwise you're guaranteed to break something.
Old thread is old but for everyone they have the same issues like me right now it is very important!
FLASHTOOL DOESN'T WORK AT ALL FOR XZ1 COMPACT!
Fun thing this post is the ONLY ONE they mention this AT ALL. To say "You have to do a lot more reading" is wrong because i never heard this before in this clear state. Mostly thje devs or vet are "recommend" one of both.
Like the also very important information that Device decryption IS ON BY DEFAULT NOW and it is written in the code by GOOGLE. So aside to compile your very own ROM there is no easy way to get around these pesky "No write permission for Apps" issues on the Phones SD Card.
muhschaf said:
FLASHTOOL DOESN'T WORK AT ALL FOR XZ1 COMPACT!
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What didn't work? According to the Flashtool change log support for the XZ1 compact was added in version 0.9.24.3.
pbarrette said:
1] Flashtool doesn't work with the XZ1c. So stop trying to use it.
- Use newflasher instead.
- Newflasher doesn't use FTF files. It uses the files directly as downloaded by XperiFirm
- READ the newflasher instructions.
2] To put the phone in bootloader mode, you have to:
- Turn it off.
- Hold Vol-
- Plug phone into computer.
- In that order.
3] All of this information is available by searching the XZ1c forums. So I suggest you do a lot more reading before trying to flash your phone, because otherwise you're guaranteed to break something.
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Hello
My xperia xz1 G8342 is dead. No response when i press any key/ key combination like buttons are dead. It only light up and shows sony logo, a triangular repair sign, and then charging sign when it connect to charger or PC.
Is there any suggestion to fix it.
Thanks
Winux_Aung said:
Hello
My xperia xz1 G8342 is dead. No response when i press any key/ key combination like buttons are dead. It only light up and shows sony logo, a triangular repair sign, and then charging sign when it connect to charger or PC.
Is there any suggestion to fix it.
Thanks
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Try THIS