Bricked And Now Show Invalid Card!! - Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Help,
i bricked my phone because installing custom kernel,
then i flash stock again using flashtool and it boot again but now it keep saying "invalid card",
i checked using *#*#7372489#*#*,
open service info > sim lock, i got all the info value is 0
then i open configuration, i found out that "Bootloader unlock allowed : No"
even though i already unlock it before i brick my phone..
if somebody know how to fix this please help
thank you

S O N Y said:
Help,
i bricked my phone because installing custom kernel,
then i flash stock again using flashtool and it boot again but now it keep saying "invalid card",
i checked using *#*#7372489#*#*,
open service info > sim lock, i got all the info value is 0
then i open configuration, i found out that "Bootloader unlock allowed : No"
even though i already unlock it before i brick my phone..
if somebody know how to fix this please help
thank you
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I dont think you have successfully unlock your bootloader. Your attempt was failed. If it says "Bootloader unlock allowed : No" then how can u unlock it? If u think u unlocked it then try relocking your bootloader using flashtools and flash ftf.

Thanks for reply
But i was sure to unlock my bootloader before flashing that custom kernel (Williams v5.1)
After flashing that kernel my phone bricked
I flashed stock kernel
My phone powered on but bootloader unlocking allow changed to no and my phone show "invalid card"

S O N Y said:
Thanks for reply
But i was sure to unlock my bootloader before flashing that custom kernel (Williams v5.1)
After flashing that kernel my phone bricked
I flashed stock kernel
My phone powered on but bootloader unlocking allow changed to no and my phone show "invalid card"
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Is your phone carrier locked or not?
Just tell me which method you unlocked your bootloader(flashtools or adb).
This could be RIL isuue(or maybe I'm thinking too much).
Check out this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sibbor.getril&hl=en

Phoenix854 said:
Is your phone carrier locked or not?
Just tell me which method you unlocked your bootloader(flashtools or adb).
This could be RIL isuue(or maybe I'm thinking too much).
Check out this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sibbor.getril&hl=en
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No my phone carrier is unlock.
I unlocked my bootloader with flashtool.

The real question is, is your Xperia SP allowed to unlock bootloaders, in the first place?

TechnoSparks said:
The real question is, is your Xperia SP allowed to unlock bootloaders, in the first place?
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Yes

Phoenix854 said:
Check out this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sibbor.getril&hl=en
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I installed that app but it won't support xperia sp.

S O N Y said:
Yes
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Chances are, you have RIL problems. Would you like to try my work here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/general/stock-components-flashable-zips-t3184111
Sounded like an advertisement ._. But no, I think you really should try it

TechnoSparks said:
Chances are, you have RIL problems. Would you like to try my work here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/general/stock-components-flashable-zips-t3184111
Sounded like an advertisement ._. But no, I think you really should try it
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I flashed your flashable zips to my XSP C5303 but nothing changes.l
And my current rom is MIUI7 LBL By Zenamp

S O N Y said:
I flashed your flashable zips to my XSP C5303 but nothing changes.l
And my current rom is MIUI7 LBL By Zenamp
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Get back to stock and relock your bootloader.See if it works.
P.S. Get back to stock by flashing ftf through flashtools not by zip and wipe everything except ext card

Phoenix854 said:
Get back to stock and relock your bootloader.See if it works.
P.S. Get back to stock by flashing ftf through flashtools not by zip and wipe everything except ext card
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Ok I will try.

Phoenix854 said:
relock your bootloader.
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After flash that kernel my bootloader always locked.

And other issue that I have no access to fastboot mode.
When phone is off and connected to pc and I press volume up and power button the blue led doesn't
On.
Sorry for my very bad english.

S O N Y said:
And other issue that I have no access to fastboot mode.
When phone is off and connected to pc and I press volume up and power button the blue led doesn't
On.
Sorry for my very bad english.
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To access any bootloader specific mode you will need to power down the device first before connecting it to a computer.
Therefore, please try again
Power down Xperia SP
Hold volume button UP for fastboot
Connect usb to Xperia SP

TechnoSparks said:
To access any bootloader specific mode you will need to power down the device first before connecting it to a computer.
Therefore, please try again
Power down Xperia SP
Hold volume button UP for fastboot
Connect usb to Xperia SP
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Yes I was unlocked my bootloader with your steps.
But after flash that kernel I don't have any access to FASTBOOT.

S O N Y said:
And other issue that I have no access to fastboot mode.
When phone is off and connected to pc and I press volume up and power button the blue led doesn't
On.
Sorry for my very bad english.
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Just flash stock using flashmode(volume down) and boot stock ROM. Just check if SIM is working.
It can be that your SIM may have damaged so you check your SIM in some other phone.
I also see that you have no access to fastboot mode.I think the fastmode drivers are missing on your computer.
I can give you detailed steps if you want to know.

Phoenix854 said:
Just flash stock using flashmode(volume down) and boot stock ROM. Just check if SIM is working.
It can be that your SIM may have damaged so you check your SIM in some other phone.
I also see that you have no access to fastboot mode.I think the fastmode drivers are missing on your computer.
I can give you detailed steps if you want to know.
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No my SIM doesn't have any problems. (I use other sims)
And fastboot drivers installed on my computer.
Problem is
After flashed that kernel I have lost bootloader unlocking allow and my phone cannot read any SIM.

S O N Y said:
No my SIM doesn't have any problems. (I use other sims)
And fastboot drivers installed on my computer.
Problem is
After flashed that kernel I have lost bootloader unlocking allow and my phone cannot read any SIM.
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Which kernel are you trying to flash on which ROM exactly?

Phoenix854 said:
Which kernel are you trying to flash on which ROM exactly?
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Williams kernel v5.1 on stock Sony rom build (.207)
T-Mobile USA

Related

[Q] FAILED <remote: command not allowed>

im having trouble trying to root my phone again after it crashed and had to start from beginning. When i try fastboot flash boot Z_DooMLoRD_CF-Auto-Root-ported_FW-350.img it gives me fails and says FAILED <Remote: command not allowed> does any body know what im doing wrong? I managed to root it teh first time no problem.
Cheers
sturtz1987 said:
im having trouble trying to root my phone again after it crashed and had to start from beginning. When i try fastboot flash boot Z_DooMLoRD_CF-Auto-Root-ported_FW-350.img it gives me fails and says FAILED <Remote: command not allowed> does any body know what im doing wrong? I managed to root it teh first time no problem.
Cheers
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Is you bootloader unlocked?
krabappel2548 said:
Is you bootloader unlocked?
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yes the bootloader is unloack but i had my phone rooted before then had to use pc companion to repair it, ive unlocked it again to be sure.
It seems driver problem.
I met the same problem as well as others yesterday, when I unlock, relock, re-unlock, root locked, root unlocked, flash recovery... for some crazy reason.
Try these:
Connect to flashtool (beta2 or beta4) with device power-on debug off, to see if flashtool can recognize it, and how much it can recognize.
Connect to flashtool with device power-on debug on , to see if flashtool can recognize it.
Connect to flashtool with device in fastboot mode, to see if flashtool can recognize it.
Connect to flashtool with device in flashmode, to see if flashtool can recognize it.
Flashtool may fix some driver error. I just succeeded after hours of bungling like that.
Good luck.
orc.x.lei said:
It seems driver problem.
I met the same problem as well as others yesterday, when I unlock, relock, re-unlock, root locked, root unlocked, flash recovery... for some crazy reason.
Try these:
Connect to flashtool (beta2 or beta4) with device power-on debug off, to see if flashtool can recognize it, and how much it can recognize.
Connect to flashtool with device power-on debug on , to see if flashtool can recognize it.
Connect to flashtool with device in fastboot mode, to see if flashtool can recognize it.
Connect to flashtool with device in flashmode, to see if flashtool can recognize it.
Flashtool may fix some driver error. I just succeeded after hours of bungling like that.
Good luck.
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Thank you i got it by turning of debugging mode, strange it worked but cheers
I have this problem as well, tried doing above things, uninstalling drivers, reinstalling - help appreciated.
and Phone is working normal but after 5 second reboot and FC 's
Plz Help
same issue...
Has anyone found a sure fix for the issue presented by the original post? I am having this issue and I have tried different drivers, ftf's, computers, adb/fastboot/versions and flashtool versions. I have unlocked and relocked. Is rooting status "unknown" normal after bootloader unlock? -Z Ultra 6833 EU
Still no solution?
With my C6603 it does not allow to write boot aswell. Any final solutions?
edit: solution found: bootloader was not unlocked
Error flashing kernel
I use an xperia M..
I was trying to install custom rom in it.. and every time i try to flash a kernel using any flashtool, it says FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
what should i do?? please, someone help me..
aravindjr said:
I use an xperia M..
I was trying to install custom rom in it.. and every time i try to flash a kernel using any flashtool, it says FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
what should i do?? please, someone help me..
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This is the wrong forum to ask this. This is the Xperia Z section.
Despite that, you need to unlock your bootloader to flash kernels via fastboot.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
After months using stock everything I decided to flash CM11 yesterday, I'm doing exactly same step as I was doing when on 4.1/4.2 but it seems like it doesn't works, I'm not even sure that my BL is unlocked despite success message, when trying to reboot after unlock BL I had a bootloop and when trying to recover with Sony's Flashtool it says 'device not unlocked'. So I repaired with PCC and restarted from scratch but same results today.
I'm totally lost as like I said I was doing exactly same thing on the same PC.
Edit : Now my XZ doesn't even start! I have the red led blinking while connected with usb, power+ Vol+ doesn't do anything, no vibrations at all!
I was on latest sony official ROM
Edit2 : Tryied again to recover with Sony's Flashtool but it says "Mobile Locked" that's crazy!
aravindjr said:
I use an xperia M..
I was trying to install custom rom in it.. and every time i try to flash a kernel using any flashtool, it says FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
what should i do?? please, someone help me..
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Check PM
Relax!
4.3 introduced a new security feature. Look up "unlock bootloader 4.3 xperia z" for help :good:
babylonbwoy said:
After months using stock everything I decided to flash CM11 yesterday, I'm doing exactly same step as I was doing when on 4.1/4.2 but it seems like it doesn't works, I'm not even sure that my BL is unlocked despite success message, when trying to reboot after unlock BL I had a bootloop and when trying to recover with Sony's Flashtool it says 'device not unlocked'. So I repaired with PCC and restarted from scratch but same results today.
I'm totally lost as like I said I was doing exactly same thing on the same PC.
Edit : Now my XZ doesn't even start! I have the red led blinking while connected with usb, power+ Vol+ doesn't do anything, no vibrations at all!
I was on latest sony official ROM
Edit2 : Tryied again to recover with Sony's Flashtool but it says "Mobile Locked" that's crazy!
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BatteryAidFree said:
4.3 introduced a new security feature. Look up "unlock bootloader 4.3 xperia z" for help :good:
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I know I'm late but thanks anyway, just updated to 4.4.4 today, I'll look to your advice, thanks for replying, you're the only one that took time to write few words to help.
Hope it goes well!
babylonbwoy said:
I know I'm late but thanks anyway, just updated to 4.4.4 today, I'll look to your advice, thanks for replying, you're the only one that took time to write few words to help.
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You're welcome! The only thing I can think is if you want to install/rate 5 stars my app, would be greatly appreciated! ("Battery Aid" - I can't post the link apparently, "To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!")
use flashtool to writ kernel
fastboot remote command not allowed Xperia Z3
I unlocked my boatloader, but have no way to confirm that it is still unlocked. I'm running Windows 7. Fastboot used to work just fine before I unlocked my bootloader. FLASHTOOL works fine. But if I try to flash anything with fastboot I get the remote command error. Can't flash recovery. Can't flash boot image.
stevenmanzano said:
I unlocked my boatloader, but have no way to confirm that it is still unlocked. I'm running Windows 7. Fastboot used to work just fine before I unlocked my bootloader. FLASHTOOL works fine. But if I try to flash anything with fastboot I get the remote command error. Can't flash recovery. Can't flash boot image.
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Look in the service menu to confirm if your bootloader is unlocked.
Enter *#*#7378423#*#* in the dialler, then look in Service info -> Configuration. It will say "Bootloader unlocked: Yes" if it's unlocked.
Sent from my C6603
solved remote command not allowed
stevenmanzano said:
I unlocked my boatloader, but have no way to confirm that it is still unlocked. I'm running Windows 7. Fastboot used to work just fine before I unlocked my bootloader. FLASHTOOL works fine. But if I try to flash anything with fastboot I get the remote command error. Can't flash recovery. Can't flash boot image.
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By installing FLASHTOOL by Sony I was instantly notified that my bootloader was not unlocked, even though I had already unlocked it three or four times without any errors. So I unlocked it again. Then fastboot flashed my images just fine.

[Q] xperia z fasboot

my xperia z cant connect in fastboot anymore , right after I unlocked it .heres what my drivers look like.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9_2y2HWWD2aZ1RmYi1NMm1kN2c/edit?usp=sharing
it says waiting for device .
9breaker said:
my xperia z cant connect in fastboot anymore , right after I unlocked it .heres what my drivers look like.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9_2y2HWWD2aZ1RmYi1NMm1kN2c/edit?usp=sharing
it says waiting for device .
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Just a question : Why do you have unlocked your bootloader? So many people unlock it for nothing, i'm sure i can do nearly same things with a locked bootloader, also with an unlocked bootloader you can't use PCC and SUS. Also unlocking bootloader avoid your warranty.
QualQuek said:
Just a question : Why do you have unlocked your bootloader? So many people unlock it for nothing, i'm sure i can do nearly same things with a locked bootloader, also with an unlocked bootloader you can't use PCC and SUS. Also unlocking bootloader avoid your warranty.
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to flash cm 10.
9breaker said:
to flash cm 10.
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Ok you got the point, you need an unlocked bootloader for a custom kernel.
So have you tried to restore it with PCC/SUS or Flashtool and retry? Maybe something haven't worked correctly the first time.
Do you have followed this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261 ?
This is after flashing the unlock token?
Can you power on the phone normally?
Are there any signs of life (LED indicator, screen backlight, vibration, etc.)?
QualQuek said:
Ok you got the point, you need an unlocked bootloader for a custom kernel.
So have you tried to restore it with PCC/SUS or Flashtool and retry? Maybe something haven't worked correctly the first time.
Do you have followed this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261 ?
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I didn't flash anything the first time . i just unlocked the bootloader , i think the its a driver problem .when i plug it in in fastboot it says 'waiting for device' .the phone still works perfectly btw.
more info : Kernel 10.1.A.1.350 there's an update to .253 but I haven't installed it yet
9breaker said:
I didn't flash anything the first time . i just unlocked the bootloader , i think the its a driver problem .when i plug it in in fastboot it says 'waiting for device' .the phone still works perfectly btw.
more info : Kernel 10.1.A.1.350 there's an update to .253 but I haven't installed it yet
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I can't tell exactly by your comments, but are you aware you need to start the phone in a different mode to access it via fastboot?
Disconnect USB
Hold Power & Volume Up until the phone vibrates three times in quick succession.
Let go of the buttons.
While holding Volume Up, connect USB cable between phone and computer.
The LED should turn blue to indicate you are in fastboot mode at which point you will need to install fastboot (not ADB) drivers. It shouldn't be possible to install ADB drivers if you do this properly.
Rekoil said:
I can't tell exactly by your comments, but are you aware you need to start the phone in a different mode to access it via fastboot?
Disconnect USB
Hold Power & Volume Up until the phone vibrates three times in quick succession.
Let go of the buttons.
While holding Volume Up, connect USB cable between phone and computer.
The LED should turn blue to indicate you are in fastboot mode at which point you will need to install fastboot (not ADB) drivers. It shouldn't be possible to install ADB drivers if you do this properly.
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whilst in fastboot i get the message waiting for device .the device has connected in fastboot before , that's how i unlocked the boot loader .

[Q] help me z1

Help me Agnew to sony
I have recently update my z1 c6902 to lollipop
I wanted root my z1 and want to install custom recovery plz help.me
Plz guide me I am new to.Sony from note 3
rajdeep312 said:
Help me Agnew to sony
I have recently update my z1 c6902 to lollipop
I wanted root my z1 and want to install custom recovery plz help.me
Plz guide me I am new to.Sony from note 3
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Unlock your bootloader buddy or downgrade to Kitkat and root and then flash pre rooted rom for c6902
Sent from my C6902
gauravbhakuni90 said:
Unlock your bootloader buddy or downgrade to Kitkat and root and then flash pre rooted rom for c6902
Sent from my C6902
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I have unlocked bootloader and how to downgrade my phone plz step by step guide
Wrong thread... This isn't Q&A
rajdeep312 said:
I have unlocked bootloader and how to downgrade my phone plz step by step guide
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anyone alive here i have wrongly flash c6906 firmware on c6902
i have no network,unknown baseband,no wifi working,imei null plz help to solve my problem
rajdeep312 said:
anyone alive here i have wrongly flash c6906 firmware on c6902
i have no network,unknown baseband,no wifi working,imei null plz help to solve my problem
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If you have locked bootloader, try to repair via pc companion, if unlocked, try to flash the right firmware
Sent from my LT25i using XDA Free mobile app
rajdeep312 said:
Help me Agnew to sony
I have recently update my z1 c6902 to lollipop
I wanted root my z1 and want to install custom recovery plz help.me
Plz guide me I am new to.Sony from note 3
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rajdeep312 said:
anyone alive here i have wrongly flash c6906 firmware on c6902
i have no network,unknown baseband,no wifi working,imei null plz help to solve my problem
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Flash any C6902 ftf, the problem with your network, wifi, baseband will be solved. By the way, do you still have your Z1 box? SI and IMEI number are on the label of the box. By knowing the SI number, you can find the exact customized version for your phone. Check this thread (Just in case).
If u unlocked your device bootloader means,,,just flash custom kernel using flashtool which is already prerooted... And njoy the root
Riyas22 said:
If u unlocked your device bootloader means,,,just flash custom kernel using flashtool which is already prerooted... And njoy the root
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i want to install cynogenmod 12
plz guide me step by step i am new in sony mobiles
i am on stock lollipop unrooted plz help me
Riyas22 said:
If u unlocked your device bootloader means,,,just flash custom kernel using flashtool which is already prerooted... And njoy the root
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Or if you dont want to unlock the bootloader then downgrade to. 108 firmware root install recovery then just flash pre-rooted lollipop and done.... Pre rooted lollipop's are available in general and Android development section's..
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rajdeep312 said:
i want to install cynogenmod 12
plz guide me step by step i am new in sony mobiles
i am on stock lollipop unrooted plz help me
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Install flashtool and install drivers, they are available in flashtool's installed directory
Test USB cable and drivers by connecting your phone to pc
firstly connect direct i.e. on phone
Second power phone off then hold volume down button and insert usb cable
Third similar to second but press volume up insted of down
If flashtool detects your phone in normal mode flash mode and fastboot mode then you are good to go...
Download and flash 108 firmware
Open flash tool click on lightning button browse your downloaded ftf
Click flash and wait a dialogue box will open with picture of phone in it
Once dialogue box appears power off your phone wait then press volume and hold volume down and insert usb cable
Immediately release volume button
When dialogue box disappears
Wait and disconnect and turn on phone when flashtool says so..
Once all set root your phone via easyroot method just google it..
Install nuts dual recovery also google it guides are available for both installation via windows
Now take ta backup via ta backup tool also google it it is very important do so
Now once all done open flash tool
Connect phone in fastboot mode i.e. power off phone, wait, volume up hold and connect usb, then release when identified
click on 'blu' button and insert unlock code provided by sony
If you dont have unlock code again google sony bootloader unlock and follow through sony's site
Now insert unlock code click on unlock
Congratulations you have unlocked the bootloader
Now download cm 12 rom and flash via twrp..
kathanpatel1001 said:
Or if you dont want to unlock the bootloader then downgrade to. 108 firmware root install recovery then just flash pre-rooted lollipop and done.... Pre rooted lollipop's are available in general and Android development section's..
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Install flashtool and install drivers, they are available in flashtool's installed directory
Test USB cable and drivers by connecting your phone to pc
firstly connect direct i.e. on phone
Second power phone off then hold volume down button and insert usb cable
Third similar to second but press volume up insted of down
If flashtool detects your phone in normal mode flash mode and fastboot mode then you are good to go...
Download and flash 108 firmware
Open flash tool click on lightning button browse your downloaded ftf
Click flash and wait a dialogue box will open with picture of phone in it
Once dialogue box appears power off your phone wait then press volume and hold volume down and insert usb cable
Immediately release volume button
When dialogue box disappears
Wait and disconnect and turn on phone when flashtool says so..
Once all set root your phone via easyroot method just google it..
Install nuts dual recovery also google it guides are available for both installation via windows
Now take ta backup via ta backup tool also google it it is very important do so
Now once all done open flash tool
Connect phone in fastboot mode i.e. power off phone, wait, volume up hold and connect usb, then release when identified
click on 'blu' button and insert unlock code provided by sony
If you dont have unlock code again google sony bootloader unlock and follow through sony's site
Now insert unlock code click on unlock
Congratulations you have unlocked the bootloader
Now download cm 12 rom and flash via twrp..
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Everything ok
When install cm with term or Cwm unable to mount system and unable to flash rom partition not found next when reboot it gives only vibration when press power button and after nothing shows
I have unlocked bootloader version and please give link of kernel for rooting lollipop
rajdeep312 said:
Everything ok
When install cm with term or Cwm unable to mount system and unable to flash rom partition not found next when reboot it gives only vibration when press power button and after nothing shows
I have unlocked bootloader version and please give link of kernel for rooting lollipop
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Try to flash boot.img via fastboot after flashing...
Boot.img is inside the zip of cm rom.
kathanpatel1001 said:
Try to flash boot.img via fastboot after flashing...
Boot.img is inside the zip of cm rom.
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i have try your way phone boots at sony logo and then auto rebooting not going at cynogen logo
at sony logo shows and then reboot agin show sony logo again reboot

How to go to recovery on CM11 Xperia SP

Hi,
After installing CM11 (locked bootloader) on my Xperia SP, I decided to change from Dalvik to Art. The problem is the phone stucked on CM boot and I cannot go to recovery mode. Can anyone help telling me how to go there? I have already tried many combination of buttons on start (Sony logo) screen with no success.
Thanks.
Michneves said:
Hi,
After installing CM11 (locked bootloader) on my Xperia SP, I decided to change from Dalvik to Art. The problem is the phone stucked on CM boot and I cannot go to recovery mode. Can anyone help telling me how to go there? I have already tried many combination of buttons on start (Sony logo) screen with no success.
Thanks.
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You mean to say that you installed the CM11 LBL version on your SP?
or your phone's bootloader is locked too?
If you phone's bootloader is unlocked you can flash this via 'fastboot mode' on Flashtool. It will give you access to TWRP and Philz recovery.
Zenith said:
You mean to say that you installed the CM11 LBL version on your SP?
or your phone's bootloader is locked too?
If you phone's bootloader is unlocked you can flash ()ia 'fastboot mode' on Flashtool. It will give you access to TWRP and Philz recovery.
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Hi,
My bootloader is still locked. I did not have to unlock it to install CM11. Anyway, I just need to access Recovery, which is installed already, when I reboot the phone by turning (hard) off and on.
Michneves said:
Hi,
My bootloader is still locked. I did not have to unlock it to install CM11. Anyway, I just need to access Recovery, which is installed already, when I reboot the phone by turning (hard) off and on.
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I see. If you can't figure any other way to get back into recovery, the final solution would be to flash stock with Flashtool.
Good luck!
Zenith said:
I see. If you can't figure any other way to get back into recovery, the final solution would be to flash stock with Flashtool.
Good luck!
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I thought about it but the thing is the USB Debbuging is unmarked. I think I screwed my phone.
Michneves said:
I thought about it but the thing is the USB Debbuging is unmarked. I think I screwed my phone.
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For flashtool flashing you dont need to have usb debugging checked
Spasik said:
For flashtool flashing you dont need to have usb debugging checked
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Even if the bootloader is locked?
Michneves said:
Even if the bootloader is locked?
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Yes it works always, sony phones are hard to brick

Final Solution ROM bricked(?) my phone?

Hi,
I just installed this rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/development/final-solution-rom-lbl-t3073678
Everything went fine. I did all the steps. After installing the ROM and the fixes I chose system reboot from CWM Recovery. Since then I can't turn my phone on. If I press the power button there is a short vibration, but nothing happens.
1. Tried to reset with the button on the back of the phone. No go.
2. Tried all the button combination but can't even get back to recovery.
3. If I connect it to my computer then the led goes green and windows gives me that sound when you connect something new, but after 10 seconds the led turns off and I get the other sound for dismounting device. No diver can see it, neither flashtool does.
4. It doesn't charge. Well, at least the led does not turn on so I guess it's not charging.
Any idea?
You have a kernel problem, Flash with Flashtool the kernel of your rom in fastboot mode (Volume +, and connect your usb cable) with flashtool or if that don't available, flash a stock kernel in fastboot mode (Volume + and connect your usb cable at your phone), when it's flashed, restart your phone
Vic19911992 said:
You have a kernel problem, Flash with Flashtool the kernel of your rom in fastboot mode (Volume +, and connect your usb cable) with flashtool or if that don't available, flash a stock kernel in fastboot mode (Volume + and connect your usb cable at your phone), when it's flashed, restart your phone
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From where can I get a proper kernel? Does it matter that it has locked bootloader?
Also which flashtool should work?
fishmong3r said:
From where can I get a proper kernel? Does it matter that it has locked bootloader?
Also which flashtool should work?
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Normally, you can flash the kernel included in your rom, it's a file name boot.img, flashtool is good i think, can you send error messages with flashtool if you have any messages
fishmong3r said:
Hi,
I just installed this rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/development/final-solution-rom-lbl-t3073678
Everything went fine. I did all the steps. After installing the ROM and the fixes I chose system reboot from CWM Recovery. Since then I can't turn my phone on. If I press the power button there is a short vibration, but nothing happens.
1. Tried to reset with the button on the back of the phone. No go.
2. Tried all the button combination but can't even get back to recovery.
3. If I connect it to my computer then the led goes green and windows gives me that sound when you connect something new, but after 10 seconds the led turns off and I get the other sound for dismounting device. No diver can see it, neither flashtool does.
4. It doesn't charge. Well, at least the led does not turn on so I guess it's not charging.
Any idea?
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If you have locked bootloader you must flash the stock kernel trough the flashmode, williams kernel is custom it will brick your device
Spasik said:
If you have locked bootloader you must flash the stock kernel trough the flashmode, williams kernel is custom it will brick your device
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I double checked that it works for locked bootloaded. It's even the name of the thread: [Final Solution ROM][UBL/LBL][V2][ODEXED for extreme smoothness][William's Kernel]
So the issue now is that I can't even install the driver (windows 10) as the device is being disconnected after 10 seconds of plugging in. I got the tft file now for the stock kernel and installed flashtool but it can't detect the phone (in that 10 secs), it says that driver is missing. Tried the C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe and selected the necessary drivers but it never succeeds. Attached the screenshot of the failure of installing the drivers.
fishmong3r said:
I double checked that it works for locked bootloaded. It's even the name of the thread: [Final Solution ROM][UBL/LBL][V2][ODEXED for extreme smoothness][William's Kernel]
So the issue now is that I can't even install the driver (windows 10) as the device is being disconnected after 10 seconds of plugging in. I got the tft file now for the stock kernel and installed flashtool but it can't detect the phone (in that 10 secs), it says that driver is missing. Tried the C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe and selected the necessary drivers but it never succeeds. Attached the screenshot of the failure of installing the drivers.
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You must turn off driver verification, g00gle it
Spasik said:
You must turn off driver verification, g00gle it
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OK, I'm getting closer. Thank you so far.
So drivers are installed. Computer can detect phone. All I can't do is to boot my phone to fast boot. It's always in flash mode not fast boot. I'm trying to power on and pushing the volume down, but no go.
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26/049/2015 21:49:27 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
26/049/2015 21:49:32 - INFO - Now plug your device in Fastboot Mode
fishmong3r said:
OK, I'm getting closer. Thank you so far.
So drivers are installed. Computer can detect phone. All I can't do is to boot my phone to fast boot. It's always in flash mode not fast boot. I'm trying to power on and pushing the volume down, but no go.
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26/049/2015 21:49:27 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
26/049/2015 21:49:32 - INFO - Now plug your device in Fastboot Mode
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you must start with phone turned off, fastboot doesnt work because you have hardlocked bootloader
pick stock ftf of your choice let it load and when it prompts you connect turned off phone with volume- pressed
then root it with towelroot and install super su, open it and update su binary
when you will be done with that contact me or respond to this post i will help you with next steps
Spasik said:
you must start with phone turned off, fastboot doesnt work because you have hardlocked bootloader
pick stock ftf of your choice let it load and when it prompts you connect turned off phone with volume- pressed
then root it with towelroot and install super su, open it and update su binary
when you will be done with that contact me or respond to this post i will help you with next steps
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OK, to be honest I don't get any of that. What is towelroot, how to install super su and how to update its binary? Also what do you mean "let it load" (ftf)?
I have to mention that the bootloader is locked because it can't be unlocked.
fishmong3r said:
OK, to be honest I don't get any of that. What is towelroot, how to install super su and how to update its binary? Also what do you mean "let it load" (ftf)?
I have to mention that the bootloader is locked because it can't be unlocked.
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Yeah i know that your bootloader is not unlockable, by ftf loading i mean that select .ftf you want to flash first and wait until it prepares and prompts you to connect the phone, btw last flashtool that works with sp is flashtool-0.9.18.6 , if you will have problem with understanding that try to search how to flash ftf on xperia sp on youtube i hope you will get it eventually
towelroot is an app from geohot you can get it here https://towelroot.com/ it can root your device
super su is an app on google play it is free and it controls root apps, in other words it grants or denies root access, once you will gain root with towelroot, open super su and it will prompt you to update binary just select normal and it will work
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Yeah i know that your bootloader is not unlockable, by ftf loading i mean that select .ftf you want to flash first and wait until it prepares and prompts you to connect the phone, btw last flashtool that works with sp is flashtool-0.9.18.6 , if you will have problem with understanding that try to search how to flash ftf on xperia sp on youtube i hope you will get it eventually
towelroot is an app from geohot you can get it here https://towelroot.com/ it can root your device
super su is an app on google play it is free and it controls root apps, in other words it grants or denies root access, once you will gain root with towelroot, open super su and it will prompt you to update binary just select normal and it will work
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I have version 0.9.19.10. And I can't select the file before I connect the phone with fastboot. The file has to be selected after. This is the tutorial I try to follow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXTzA7Qrrv4
So my problem is still that I can't get into fastboot to flash the kernel. So towelroot and super su are not my options until I can't get into the system.
Any other clue on how to get it flashed?
fishmong3r said:
I have version 0.9.19.10. And I can't select the file before I connect the phone with fastboot. The file has to be selected after. This is the tutorial I try to follow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXTzA7Qrrv4
So my problem is still that I can't get into fastboot to flash the kernel. So towelroot and super su are not my options until I can't get into the system.
Any other clue on how to get it flashed?
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you cant use fastboot with your bootloader locked that is the point there is NO WAY of flashing custom kernel with bootloader locked or you will brick your device, only way to flash kernel on lbl is to flash stock kernel in your case WITH FLASHTOOL TROUGH FLASHMODE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz3LVw_MfzQ this may help you understand what i am trying to tell you
Spasik said:
you cant use fastboot with your bootloader locked that is the point there is NO WAY of flashing custom kernel with bootloader locked or you will brick your device, only way to flash kernel on lbl is to flash stock kernel in your case WITH FLASHTOOL TROUGH FLASHMODE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz3LVw_MfzQ this may help you understand what i am trying to tell you
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I understand what you are saying. But flashtool doesn't let me flash kernel in flash mode.
So it's a catch 22? After all this means that it's already bricked, isn't it?
fishmong3r said:
I understand what you are saying. But flashtool doesn't let me flash kernel in flash mode.
So it's a catch 22? After all this means that it's already bricked, isn't it?
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You are not trying to flash kernel only, but that is possible too, you are trying to flash whole stock firmware.
Yes your phone is bricked because you flashed custom kernel on LBL.
Download some .205 or .207 firmware from android development section of xperia sp xda forum and flash it with flashtool.
There are plenty of tutorials online, i dont mean to be rude but you just must try and understand it yourself.
Here you have link for firmwares http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311964
just flash the ftf and phone should be ok, if you will be succesfull i can help you with rooting and flashing something suitable for locked bootloader xperia sp
Good luck
Spasik said:
You are not trying to flash kernel only, but that is possible too, you are trying to flash whole stock firmware.
Yes your phone is bricked because you flashed custom kernel on LBL.
Download some .205 or .207 firmware from android development section of xperia sp xda forum and flash it with flashtool.
There are plenty of tutorials online, i dont mean to be rude but you just must try and understand it yourself.
Here you have link for firmwares http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311964
just flash the ftf and phone should be ok, if you will be succesfull i can help you with rooting and flashing something suitable for locked bootloader xperia sp
Good luck
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Wait a sec. It seems I could flash the kernel in flash mode.
It was keep disconnecting but finally the sony logo appeared and it booted to the system. It doesn't work properly, and it's very slow, but now I can get into CWM. Do you have any suggestion which ROM should I install on it?
fishmong3r said:
Wait a sec. It seems I could flash the kernel in flash mode.
It was keep disconnecting but finally the sony logo appeared and it booted to the system. It doesn't work properly, and it's very slow, but now I can get into CWM. Do you have any suggestion which ROM should I install on it?
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yes
this is debloated stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-binomical-v1-1-final-t3111555
works great
and this is lbl cm11 http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-cyanogenomod-11-xperia-sp-t3041391
great aosp rom for lbl device
Spasik said:
yes
this is debloated stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-binomical-v1-1-final-t3111555
works great
and this is lbl cm11 http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-cyanogenomod-11-xperia-sp-t3041391
great aosp rom for lbl device
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OK, I will do that part tomorrow. I'm a bit tired of all this sh*t.
Thank you for all your help, I do really appreciate it.
fishmong3r said:
OK, I will do that part tomorrow. I'm a bit tired of all this sh*t.
Thank you for all your help, I do really appreciate it.
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No problem, no need to thank me just hit thanks button, I'm glad I helped you

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