I have Sony Xperia T, and I have a massive problem. I have installed MTK Engineering Mode from Play Store, but it does not want to start. Whenever i Click MTK settings I receive the message that EngineerMode has been stopped. What to do? I have 4.3 Rooted android.
Our phone is Qualcomm based, not MTK.
So... is there something similar? I need to restore imei number on my xperia t
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Morning all,
First time poster here, I'll try to make this as concise as possible.
Short / TLDR Question: My Sony Xperia Z handset isn't able to install the 10.31.a.2.67 patch either via WiFi or the Sony Companion. Any ideas appreciated.
Longer Version I've recently picked up Sony Xperia Z to replace an older one that I'd damaged in stag do celebrations. Research indicated it would be cheaper to get a new one rather than spring for repairs. The OS version on the replacement is 4.1.2 with build number 10.1.a.1.350. It's a pre-owned one and looks like it's had a soft reset from the settings menu. I've run through and installed the stuff I need, configured it preferred but the last thing I can't do is to install the patch. I'm led to believe that the phone has been developed against as
1 - Plugging it into a desktop via the USB led it to enter debugging mode
2 - There is a root viewer application on the handset
3 - Developer options were turned on
I've tried to get the patch installed a number of times but to no avail. It'll download something (as shown via the GUI) but upon restart all I see is the Xperia logo, a successful boot and then the error message to state it won't install. I don't have access to any log files or error messages to let me take this further.
Because of the above, I'm thinking that a previous developer has possibly something to stop any further patches installing? The fixes I've tried this far: -
1 - Updating the patch from cable doesn't work. The Sony Companion can't detect the phone when connected via the USB
2 - Checking that the default applications are installed.
As such, I'm not sure where to turn next. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Update: I work as an IT professional and as such I'm comfortable with devices and operating systems. I'm not used to development or the sort of development that's involved with android devices.
backpackerd00d said:
Morning all,
First time poster here, I'll try to make this as concise as possible.
Short / TLDR Question: My Sony Xperia Z handset isn't able to install the 10.31.a.2.67 patch either via WiFi or the Sony Companion. Any ideas appreciated.
Longer Version I've recently picked up Sony Xperia Z to replace an older one that I'd damaged in stag do celebrations. Research indicated it would be cheaper to get a new one rather than spring for repairs. The OS version on the replacement is 4.1.2 with build number 10.1.a.1.350. It's a pre-owned one and looks like it's had a soft reset from the settings menu. I've run through and installed the stuff I need, configured it preferred but the last thing I can't do is to install the patch. I'm led to believe that the phone has been developed against as
1 - Plugging it into a desktop via the USB led it to enter debugging mode
2 - There is a root viewer application on the handset
3 - Developer options were turned on
I've tried to get the patch installed a number of times but to no avail. It'll download something (as shown via the GUI) but upon restart all I see is the Xperia logo, a successful boot and then the error message to state it won't install. I don't have access to any log files or error messages to let me take this further.
Because of the above, I'm thinking that a previous developer has possibly something to stop any further patches installing? The fixes I've tried this far: -
1 - Updating the patch from cable doesn't work. The Sony Companion can't detect the phone when connected via the USB
2 - Checking that the default applications are installed.
As such, I'm not sure where to turn next. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Update: I work as an IT professional and as such I'm comfortable with devices and operating systems. I'm not used to development or the sort of development that's involved with android devices.
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By "patch" are you referring to firmware update?
androidtweaker1 said:
By "patch" are you referring to firmware update?
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Yes
backpackerd00d said:
Morning all,
First time poster here, I'll try to make this as concise as possible.
Short / TLDR Question: My Sony Xperia Z handset isn't able to install the 10.31.a.2.67 patch either via WiFi or the Sony Companion. Any ideas appreciated.
Longer Version I've recently picked up Sony Xperia Z to replace an older one that I'd damaged in stag do celebrations. Research indicated it would be cheaper to get a new one rather than spring for repairs. The OS version on the replacement is 4.1.2 with build number 10.1.a.1.350. It's a pre-owned one and looks like it's had a soft reset from the settings menu. I've run through and installed the stuff I need, configured it preferred but the last thing I can't do is to install the patch. I'm led to believe that the phone has been developed against as
1 - Plugging it into a desktop via the USB led it to enter debugging mode
2 - There is a root viewer application on the handset
3 - Developer options were turned on
I've tried to get the patch installed a number of times but to no avail. It'll download something (as shown via the GUI) but upon restart all I see is the Xperia logo, a successful boot and then the error message to state it won't install. I don't have access to any log files or error messages to let me take this further.
Because of the above, I'm thinking that a previous developer has possibly something to stop any further patches installing? The fixes I've tried this far: -
1 - Updating the patch from cable doesn't work. The Sony Companion can't detect the phone when connected via the USB
2 - Checking that the default applications are installed.
As such, I'm not sure where to turn next. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Update: I work as an IT professional and as such I'm comfortable with devices and operating systems. I'm not used to development or the sort of development that's involved with android devices.
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whats your phone model number?
Hi all,
Thanks for looking at this thread.
To answer the questions
1 - yes, I mean the Sony pushed firmware updates
2 - Model number is C6603
Cheers
backpackerd00d said:
Hi all,
Thanks for looking at this thread.
To answer the questions
1 - yes, I mean the Sony pushed firmware updates
2 - Model number is C6603
Cheers
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download firmware from here
download flashtool from here
flash the firmware using flashtool
Thanks for the links. I'm assuming the flash tool has instructions? I've not flashed a handset before.
backpackerd00d said:
Thanks for the links. I'm assuming the flash tool has instructions? I've not flashed a handset before.
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Click here for instructions
Hello, everyone. I have searched basically every thread and looked up a lot up posts and couldn't solve the problem which is why I am creating a new thread. Apologies for the same.
So here's the problem on my Xperia Z C6602.
I am stuck on the lockscreen. Can't remember the pattern. Can't login through Google cos the Wifi and Data Connection is off. I tried the service menu code but it doesn't work, I'm updated to the latest version of Android. I can't update/repair phone through Sony Companion cos it says there is no software available. I used the flashtool but it says "Device cannot be officialy unlocked". I went through ADB and the phone connection is perfectly fine (got a 0.5s response) but I cannot unlock the bootloader as I get a FAILED message. I used the flashtool provided by Sony but my phone is recognized as locked and I can't do anything there either. I'm running out of options
Some help would be really appreciated. Thank you, kind people.
hardikrajgor123 said:
Hello, everyone. I have searched basically every thread and looked up a lot up posts and couldn't solve the problem which is why I am creating a new thread. Apologies for the same.
So here's the problem on my Xperia Z C6602.
I am stuck on the lockscreen. Can't remember the pattern. Can't login through Google cos the Wifi and Data Connection is off. I tried the service menu code but it doesn't work, I'm updated to the latest version of Android. I can't update/repair phone through Sony Companion cos it says there is no software available. I used the flashtool but it says "Device cannot be officialy unlocked". I went through ADB and the phone connection is perfectly fine (got a 0.5s response) but I cannot unlock the bootloader as I get a FAILED message. I used the flashtool provided by Sony but my phone is recognized as locked and I can't do anything there either. I'm running out of options
Some help would be really appreciated. Thank you, kind people.
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You can have a factory reset by pressing few times volume up/down (can't remember up or down) button to enter recovery when the phone is booting with SONY logo
Hi guys,
Happy New Year to everyone
I've encountered the following problem:
[short version]
I'm not able to change the USB-mode on my Z5 compact because this option's apparently not available any more in settings after the lastest Sony update. Is there a number code or another way to access it anyway?
Device: Xperia Z 5 Compact, E5823
latest Sony software update
Android: 5.1.1
Kernel: 3.10.49-perf-g75e6207
Build-Number: 32.0.A.6.200
phone is not rooted
[background]
I was going to make a backup with Helium when Helium asked me to change the phone to camera mode. There, the menu item "connectivity" (or "connection" - I'm not sure how it's translated) popped up and I changed the setting as asked. At least I thought so. Apparently, I've changed it into "charge only" as now, the phone's not recognized anymore via usb port.
We've tried different kind of cables, different pcs. --> not working
We've tried connecting a friend's phone on my pc which worked.
I can charge the phone through the charger.
We've tried a soft reset --> not working
We've tried entering recovering mode --> couldn't enter
We've tried contacting Sony support but all they had was "got to 'settings --> Xperia-connectivity --> USB mode" ...
We've activated developer settings --> no further help there
"Xperia-connectivity" is not available anymore as apparently it got removed by Sony with the latest update.
Since Helium could access it, it must still be there - and I hope you guys have a way to access it for me. Is there a number code for that maybe?
Helium won't start anymore - as it needs the connection between phone and pc.
As Helium's apparently the only app/program to backup an unrooted Sony phone with app-settings - and it's not working without a valid usb-connection with the pc - it'll be awesome to find a way to restore usb connectivity without doing a hard reset.
I hope you could help me out here.
Cheers from Germany,
Anja
Avela24 said:
Hi guys,
Happy New Year to everyone
I've encountered the following problem:
[short version]
I'm not able to change the USB-mode on my Z5 compact because this option's apparently not available any more in settings after the lastest Sony update. Is there a number code or another way to access it anyway?
Device: Xperia Z 5 Compact, E5823
latest Sony software update
Android: 5.1.1
Kernel: 3.10.49-perf-g75e6207
Build-Number: 32.0.A.6.200
phone is not rooted
[background]
I was going to make a backup with Helium when Helium asked me to change the phone to camera mode. There, the menu item "connectivity" (or "connection" - I'm not sure how it's translated) popped up and I changed the setting as asked. At least I thought so. Apparently, I've changed it into "charge only" as now, the phone's not recognized anymore via usb port.
We've tried different kind of cables, different pcs. --> not working
We've tried connecting a friend's phone on my pc which worked.
I can charge the phone through the charger.
We've tried a soft reset --> not working
We've tried entering recovering mode --> couldn't enter
We've tried contacting Sony support but all they had was "got to 'settings --> Xperia-connectivity --> USB mode" ...
We've activated developer settings --> no further help there
"Xperia-connectivity" is not available anymore as apparently it got removed by Sony with the latest update.
Since Helium could access it, it must still be there - and I hope you guys have a way to access it for me. Is there a number code for that maybe?
Helium won't start anymore - as it needs the connection between phone and pc.
As Helium's apparently the only app/program to backup an unrooted Sony phone with app-settings - and it's not working without a valid usb-connection with the pc - it'll be awesome to find a way to restore usb connectivity without doing a hard reset.
I hope you could help me out here.
Cheers from Germany,
Anja
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First this is the XPERIA Z section not Z5 Compact nonetheless when you connect the USB there is a persistent notification at the status bar, tap the notification and the setting should pop up
PS: 1: You couldnt enter recovery because you dont have a custom one ( Stock recovery is useless )
2: Xperia Z5 Compact section http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact
I have been trying to root my phone so I can record in 4K with the default sony camera app. I used Xperia companion to repair the phone back to its original rom which is Nougat 7.0 with kernal 39.A.0.374-R13C which is the hong kong generic.. Right now I'm stuck in a loop and can't get my phone working properly because of the DRM keys. The camera app doesn't work at all and the xreality engine also doesn't work. It's really frustrating and killing me.
I used Fashtool64 to unlock the bootloader and apply andropluskernal v21 and the latest TWRP which is twrp-3.1.0-0-dora.img. Everything was flashed fine with no errors but however, I have one big problem I can't get around. I keep getting "To start "Android, enter your password" I never set up a password on my phone and I have never encrypted it either. This is from a fresh installation with Xperia Companion yet it asks for a password. Guys, please help me I have no other phone. I can't find anything on the internet to help me. Creating a thread here is my last hope. :crying:
Nikorasu081 said:
I have been trying to root my phone so I can record in 4K with the default sony camera app. I used Xperia companion to repair the phone back to its original rom which is Nougat 7.0 with kernal 39.A.0.374-R13C which is the hong kong generic.. Right now I'm stuck in a loop and can't get my phone working properly because of the DRM keys. The camera app doesn't work at all and the xreality engine also doesn't work. It's really frustrating and killing me.
I used Fashtool64 to unlock the bootloader and apply andropluskernal v21 and the latest TWRP which is twrp-3.1.0-0-dora.img. Everything was flashed fine with no errors but however, I have one big problem I can't get around. I keep getting "To start "Android, enter your password" I never set up a password on my phone and I have never encrypted it either. This is from a fresh installation with Xperia Companion yet it asks for a password. Guys, please help me I have no other phone. I can't find anything on the internet to help me. Creating a thread here is my last hope. :crying:
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Enter a password until it boots, it will factory reset/boot after 30 password attempts
Hey just curious - did you eventually get it fixed? I'm in kind of the same situation - eventually got past the Android password issue, have a functioning system, but no DRM features. Thinking about flashing Androplus' kernel to fix things, not sure if worth it.
Like the topic says, my ZB551KL Zenfone Go won't register network operators and i suspect it's because the IMEI of the phone is 0 after applying official update. I've tried to Root the phone by downgrading to version WW_V13.2.8.13 and installing KingRoot and using Xposed IMEI modules but this fuxed up the phone and sent it into a bootloop. So i reinstalled the WW_V13.2.8.13 firmware again (the only firmware that KingRoot will work on, so basically the only way to root the phone) and rooted the phone again and tried to open the diagnostics port through adb shell, but when i execute the command: "setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb" it says setprop: not found.....so i am guessing i can't open the diagnostics port this way. And Xposed IMEI changer won't work cause Xposed fux up my phone into a bootloop.
So if anyone has any idea how i could change my IMEI back to what it originally was i am all ears. I was reading something about using a HEX editor, but i don't know how to get the IMEI files out of the phone or how to write them back into the phone.
And yes i've tried installing every official firmware, factory reset many times etc.... IMEI is 0 until i somehow change it myself. And when i do my SIM cards will be able to register on the network again. So any help is very much appreciated.
Honestly, they should just ship android with rooting options. Rooting newer devices is a huge pain in the neck right now.
This device is just downgrade as someone posted before and use kingroot, the problem is to enable diag port.
How we can root zb551kl
same problem here.. pls help
dbfonseca said:
This device is just downgrade as someone posted before and use kingroot, the problem is to enable diag port.
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yep enable diag port take the hell out of me
i enabled diagnotic mode
eyobaaa said:
yep enable diag port take the hell out of me
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how to recover imei from zero ?? i enabled diagnostic mode on this device
Basically you have to boot to fastboot then flash CSC firmware (also called RAW firmware) to enable qualcomm diag port.
Note that there are 2 kinds of this: 1 is the kind that connects via QDLoader 9008/QFIL to recover from hardbrick, and one that installs a very raw form of android and enables the diag port. You need the latter. Since I don't have the files anymore, you basically run this bat script file that connects via fastboot and hot-boots its own kernel that allows the diag port.
Then use this program called FactoryTool_WriteIMEI_v1.0.2 (Factory_tool_wingtech_v1.0.2.0.exe) to write the IMEI (since official qpst dont support dual Sim). You may need to fire up QPST/QFIL to get a proper com port for the software to work. Then flash first old firmware and you're good to prevent it getting corrupt again.
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Problem is that this seems to be a symptom of a failing board since ever since the LCD started to flicker when in battery mode and OK when USB is plugged in. Baseband and IMEI becomes corrupt again when you update your system. Also periodically phone shuts down and becomes a 9008 device (hardbrick) but also comes back. Left it alone for days and it was fine after but problem came back after trying a game (solder cracks?) Will try to reflow the motherboard.
May I ask if you changed your LCD? This started happening to mine when I installed a system update after replacing the LCD+digitizer. It seems the phone is downloading the Chinese software update since it detects the (chinese?) panel and installs an incompatible Chinese modem baseband firmware. Upgrading to latest downloadable firmware also corrupts the IMEI slowly (Sim 1 first then Sim 2).