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hi
clearly this wasn't as simple as the unrevoked method for my last phone,
I ran the script 'root many phone' and it cracked on whilst moaning about permissions and by the time it had finished the phone restarted a bit broken.
It had not play store, none of the previous apps on, wasn't actually rooted at all.
I managed to get play back on there but installing via adb.exe from the command line, and its almost like when I install something, that was on there before, it still has all the settings, so not quite sure what has gone on.
can anyone offer some advice, is it simplest to somehow get myself back to stock and start agin.
maybe I didnt run the root script from the right place. - phone was on and plugged in , usb debugging enabled.
any help much appreicated
I don't know of starting fresh is the 'best' option, but if you haven't done anything that you can't miss our can't do again it's never a wrong try.
Some people also reported that you need allow test locations on. And allow installation of external apps must also be set.
You can always try re rooting without reinstalling.
If you want to reinstall you're best of using Sony update service. Googling is fastest way to find it (not Sony pc companion)
Good luck,
And don't forget to mark your thread solved if it is solved
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914673
have you tried this method? I used it no problem last night.
welshkid said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914673
have you tried this method? I used it no problem last night.
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That's the root many android script he already used according to his post
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hi
yes that was what I tried
do I need anything more than that script? (eg those ftf files i keep reading about?)
does the phone need to be on, or in the volume down on boot state
it appears I need 'test locations' and 'external apps' set
anything else I need?
i will try again today at some point
thanks
sure I am being a spanner, but I cant even find the test locations or external apps setting anywhere?
where might that be?
unless test locations is 'mock locations' (guess so)
stilll not finding the external apps option, thought it would be in apps setting somewhere..?
ok found that too in security > unknown sources.
ignore me
That root script didn't work for me either; it kept asking me to connect my device with USB-debugging enabled even though I had already done that.
I would suggest getting back to stock and trying again, BUT use FlashTool instead. It worked perfectly for me in mere seconds.
yesyesimanoob said:
That root script didn't work for me either; it kept asking me to connect my device with USB-debugging enabled even though I had already done that.
I would suggest getting back to stock and trying again, BUT use FlashTool instead. It worked perfectly for me in mere seconds.
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I downloaded version 0.9.0.0 version, but no XperiaT in the list when I plug it in..
which phone did you pick?
presume the steps are
1. download flashtool
2. Install it on your PC
3. Run the Flashtool and connect your phone (enable USB debugging first)
4. Hit the Root button (second in row)
5. When you see "waiting for restore to finish" open your phone and run Backup&Restore app and restore RootMe.tar file.
6. Wait until Flashtool do the rest of work
thanks
xda-nat said:
I downloaded version 0.9.0.0 version, but no XperiaT in the list when I plug it in..
which phone did you pick?
presume the steps are
1. download flashtool
2. Install it on your PC
3. Run the Flashtool and connect your phone (enable USB debugging first)
4. Hit the Root button (second in row)
5. When you see "waiting for restore to finish" open your phone and run Backup&Restore app and restore RootMe.tar file.
6. Wait until Flashtool do the rest of work
thanks
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If you mean in the adb drivers list, select Xperia TX. That was the only time I had to select a device.
OK finally success
although using the initial method.
maybe the problem was created by reading the 'root many phones' thread and where it says there is a special case for Xperia T/S etc I took that to mean when running the tool, to pick option '2) special case Xperia S tablet etc' - which didn't work
ran it again picked option '1) Normal' which did work
thanks for all your help
nat
Not necessarily relevant to the OP's problem but I thought I'd share in case it helps anyone else out...
When I tried rooting using Bin4ry's method I kept getting a adb server out of date error and the root failed.
I eventually traced this to having DROID explorer installed which was forcing an old version of adb to be running and stopped the newer version from starting up.
Once I uninstalled the old version I was able to runMe and root the phone.
Hi,
I'm new here, and I've just got the new Xperia Z, I do have some experience rooting android, flashing custom roms etc, I've been using the rooting tools to try and get root followed them step by step but no avail.
Now I have checked if I can unlock my bootloader sadly this is a no for me , I've installed the sony drivers (flashtools & fastboot), ran the runme.bat from bin4ry's root with restore pack and still nothing the white screen does come up but I get this error:
"Warning: Activity not started, its current task has been brought to the front
/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ..."
And it just stays on the white screen for ages and does nothing has anyone else had this problem, or is there any help regarding my problem.
Thanks in advance.
[THIS HAS BEEN SOLVED IT WAS JUST WINDOWS BEING A NUISANCE]
deadrising said:
Hi,
I'm new here, and I've just got the new Xperia Z, I do have some experience rooting android, flashing custom roms etc, I've been using the rooting tools to try and get root followed them step by step but no avail.
Now I have checked if I can unlock my bootloader sadly this is a no for me , I've installed the sony drivers (flashtools & fastboot), ran the runme.bat from bin4ry's root with restore pack and still nothing the white screen does come up but I get this error:
"Warning: Activity not started, its current task has been brought to the front
/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ..."
And it just stays on the white screen for ages and does nothing has anyone else had this problem, or is there any help regarding my problem.
Thanks in advance.
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I guess it would be better if you posted it in the appropriate topic itself
Have you enabled development options and ticked the usb debugging option in that section?
Yes
Lol sorry thought that this might be the place :/ well I've installed the drivers on Windows, the SDK, enabled USB debugging I've done everything that your supposed to but still no luck just seems to get to running .sh and just sticks there ...
deadrising said:
Hi,
I'm new here, and I've just got the new Xperia Z, I do have some experience rooting android, flashing custom roms etc, I've been using the rooting tools to try and get root followed them step by step but no avail.
Now I have checked if I can unlock my bootloader sadly this is a no for me , I've installed the sony drivers (flashtools & fastboot), ran the runme.bat from bin4ry's root with restore pack and still nothing the white screen does come up but I get this error:
"Warning: Activity not started, its current task has been brought to the front
/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ..."
And it just stays on the white screen for ages and does nothing has anyone else had this problem, or is there any help regarding my problem.
Thanks in advance.
[THIS HAS BEEN SOLVED IT WAS JUST WINDOWS BEING A NUISANCE]
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The same reply I posted in other thread:
Try doing the process again! But before that, open Task Manager kill adb.exe and retry rooting! You can also disconnect the phone, kill the services option in device then connect!
gire.prasad said:
The same reply I posted in other thread:
Try doing the process again! But before that, open Task Manager kill adb.exe and retry rooting! You can also disconnect the phone, kill the services option in device then connect!
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P.S. adb.exe in Windows, don't try to find it on your phone
Dear Members and Expériences user,
My XZ is stuck at Sony logo:
How it happened:
Phone was Roted
Locked bootloader
Recovery installed
Using stock rom with pureaudio
As my phone was always running Multimedia process making it So hot and following users advices (perhaps due to a corrupted image) I have performed the folowing:
1- boot in recovery
2- backup phone and reboot
3- backup everything using titanium backup
4- transfer all backup from internal memory to sd card
5- Eject sd card
6- performed a wipe and factory reset from settings
7- reboot and configure apn and accounts
8- reinstall superuser then titanium backup apps
9- reboot
10- restore some apps (mainly games) and some systems settings (only sms/mms and phone call history)
11- as advice by TB reboot
12- bootloop...bootloop...
13- boot in recovery
14- restore (using advance fonction) system only
15- went off battery (I did not notice that my kids unplugged charger)
16- Here i am...
Please help me
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Here the procedure I have applied:
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First a Huge Thanks to :
- diego9016
- LitoNi
Which guided me on the solving.
As proposed, I have :
1- Installed the Sony PC Companion 2.10.155
2- Installed the Flashtool-0.9.10.2beta6 --> Thanks to Androxide for that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
3- Followed the Tuto of 'Flashing Stock Rom with FlashTool --> Thanks to Shadowboy23 for that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
3- Used the UK Unbranded FTF --> Thanks to Paulkhim for that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221475
I have followed line by line the différents tutos and it worked out very well.
The only thing I did differently was running the the flashtool as admin user when it succeed.
Thanks to all and good dev for the XZ which it deserves it.
Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using xda app-developers app
Have you tried going back to stock using flashtool?
diego9016 said:
Have you tried going back to stock using flashtool?
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I am very unexperienced in it and i do not know at all the How to ?
I have tried to read a lot on it and do not understand where to start...
A short guide perhaps ?
chrisftlse said:
I am very unexperienced in it and i do not know at all the How to ?
I have tried to read a lot on it and do not understand where to start...
A short guide perhaps ?
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Of course... But first, you need to charge your phone.
Follow this tutorial, it should bring back your Z to life.
Here you can find the ftf you need.
Just be sure you have the C6603.
diego9016 said:
Of course... But first, you need to charge your phone.
Follow this tutorial, it should bring back your Z to life.
Here you can find the ftf you need.
Just be sure you have the C6603.
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Thanks for your quick answer,
Will try it immediately and report :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
Someone with 200+ posts shouldn't be starting noob threads like this and know to read the stickys where this kind of information can be found. I also wish People would first learn how to restore their device first before flashing things that could potentially brick it.
XperienceD said:
Someone with 200+ posts shouldn't be starting noob threads like this and know to read the stickys where this kind of information can be found. I also wish People would first learn how to restore their device first before flashing things that could potentially brick it.
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Thanks
I am having Heavy Experience on HTC things but not on Sony. :silly:
I did read thousands of pages and using this Q&A section as it should ... not ?
Anyway... community is for that and maybe helps others users than myself alone.
Thanks to highlight and at the end (when succeed) I will also share the step by step performed : For the others guys and newbies on Sony. :angel:
XperienceD said:
Someone with 200+ posts shouldn't be starting noob threads like this and know to read the stickys where this kind of information can be found. I also wish People would first learn how to restore their device first before flashing things that could potentially brick it.
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He needed some help... Wy can't we just help him?
diego9016 said:
He needed some help... Wy can't we just help him?
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I have tried and unfortunatley no success
Everything runs well until when the phone has to be connected to the PC while holding the Vol Down Button.
Then the Device seems to be connected and after a while it deconnects and restart itself and locked at the Sony Logo.
Then the flashtool recongnises it as disconnected
:crying:
Any other test I may perform ?
Thanks for your patience and support
chrisftlse said:
I have tried and unfortunatley no success
Everything runs well until when the phone has to be connected to the PC while holding the Vol Down Button.
Then the Device seems to be connected and after a while it deconnects and restart itself and locked at the Sony Logo.
Then the flashtool recongnises it as disconnected
:crying:
Any other test I may perform ?
Thanks for your patience and support
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Do you have the flashtool drivers correctly installed?
Have you tried restarting your pc and see if it works? Don't open PC Companion or any of the other Sony software.
Are you connecting the device powered off and holding vol down?
diego9016 said:
Do you have the flashtool drivers correctly installed?
Have you tried restarting your pc and see if it works? Don't open PC Companion or any of the other Sony software.
Are you connecting the device powered off and holding vol down?
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Drivers are OK (it seems and I will try on my daughter Vista PC)
I have tried after reboot my PC also in Admin session
And yes plugged off only with down vol pressed :crying:
One more question when to unpress the vol down button ?
I performed it when the Windows displayed Device Connected in Flashmode, Am I right ?
Thanks to you for your patiance
I am a little bit stressed at the moment
chrisftlse said:
Drivers are OK (it seems and I will try on my daughter Vista PC)
I have tried after reboot my PC also in Admin session
And yes plugged off only with down vol pressed :crying:
One more question when to unpress the vol down button ?
I performed it when the Windows displayed Device Connected in Flashmode, Am I right ?
Thanks to you for your patiance
I am a little bit stressed at the moment
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You release it when it starts flashing. You can see the bottom bar moving towards completion.
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LitoNi said:
You release it when it starts flashing. You can see the bottom bar moving towards completion.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks for the advice.
Does it takes long cause I stayed like 4-5 mins by holding it without seing any progress bar and soon I unpress it the phone restart by itself and back again at the Sony logo.
To switch it off again I have to hold Power + Vol Up and Down during 5-10 sec until it vibes 3 times.
Is it the right process ?
Just fyi, your main cause of this is most likely when you tried restoring the apps.
Do not try to restore them with titanium backup Or cwm if you are moving from one rom to another etc... To avoid any issues like this one.
Backup and restore using whatever the app provides. Their files are usually located internally. ( just drag it to your comp)
Before starting flashtool, hit the arrow icon (where more hidden programs are running) you may find pcc or sus running sometimes after you reboot your computer.
Find the right ftf file, make sure you are using the most updated flashtool.
Good luck man.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
diego9016 said:
He needed some help... Wy can't we just help him?
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Not saying you can't, but why should you have to rehash information they could have found themselves, but I guess this is what xda has become these days.
LitoNi said:
Just fyi, your main cause of this is most likely when you tried restoring the apps.
Do not try to restore them with titanium backup Or cwm if you are moving from one rom to another etc... To avoid any issues like this one.
Backup and restore using whatever the app provides. Their files are usually located internally. ( just drag it to your comp)
Before starting flashtool, hit the arrow icon (where more hidden programs are running) you may find pcc or sus running sometimes after you reboot your computer.
Find the right ftf file, make sure you are using the most updated flashtool.
Good luck man.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks for the tip.
BTW no success yet and nothing happens until I unrelease the vol down button except status in the log chnging from Device Connected and after a while Device disconnected and so on...
When it is marked as Device Connected and then when I go to the Devices Info then Drivers it is :
09/048/2013 22:48:19 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
09/048/2013 22:48:19 - INFO - - none
09/048/2013 22:48:19 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
09/048/2013 22:48:19 - INFO - - none
I really do not know what to perform now... Except crying
chrisftlse said:
Thanks for the advice.
Does it takes long cause I stayed like 4-5 mins by holding it without seing any progress bar and soon I unpress it the phone restart by itself and back again at the Sony logo.
To switch it off again I have to hold Power + Vol Up and Down during 5-10 sec until it vibes 3 times.
Is it the right process ?
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Ok, here´s the process:
Start flashtool, select the ftf and start the process... Flashtool will say Preparing Files for Flashing. Then, a window will prompt and tell you to put your device in flashmode.
With you phone turned off and unplugged, leave vol down pressed and connect it to pc until the window disappear, that's the moment you release vol down button and flashing process should start.
Add to that I don't know did you do this yet but I'll mention it anyway:
Before you start flashtool
1- go to settings of your device > developers option (enable it) scroll down and check usb debugging.
2- not sure if you need to do this but might as well cause I do it all the time. Phone settings > security > check unknown sources.
Go ahead and start flashtool and follow the instructions before this post
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
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And have you tried repairing it with Sony update service or Sony pc companion? Links are below.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
diego9016 said:
Ok, here´s the process:
Start flashtool, select the ftf and start the process... Flashtool will say Preparing Files for Flashing. Then, a window will prompt and tell you to put your device in flashmode.
With you phone turned off and unplugged, leave vol down pressed and connect it to pc until the window disappear, that's the moment you release vol down button and flashing process should start.
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Thanks a lot for your support :good:
By not being alone I kept the head out of the water and finally succeed.
To make it short, it seems that the FTF file was a kind of corrupted (unable to check the MD5 Sum cause not provided), nevertheless I download another FTF file from another country (I selected UK as I can easely read UK than others languages) then on the second attempt it finally went well.
I do not know the effect of flashing another country Stock firmware yet, but I think as for the cooked rom it does not creates big issues.
Thanks again to supporting me on this tricky situation.
And as promoised after this answer, I will write down what I have performed.
LitoNi said:
Add to that I don't know did you do this yet but I'll mention it anyway:
Before you start flashtool
1- go to settings of your device > developers option (enable it) scroll down and check usb debugging.
2- not sure if you need to do this but might as well cause I do it all the time. Phone settings > security > check unknown sources.
Go ahead and start flashtool and follow the instructions before this post
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 10:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:02 PM ----------
And have you tried repairing it with Sony update service or Sony pc companion? Links are below.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks for your answer, As I was blocked on the start of the phone, it was not possibe at the time being to change the settings (perhaps I were Lucky cause these settings were as you proposed before my issue happened).
I will learn more on the SUS and SPCC as I do not know so much on the Sony tech and apps. (Was an HTC addict for years until this one XZ appears and make me change).
Thanks for your support also.
Best Reagrds to all
:laugh::victory:
chrisftlse said:
I do not know the effect of flashing another country Stock firmware yet, but I think as for the cooked rom it does not creates big issues.
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It has no effect at all... They're unbranded.
Glad that you could solve it
Im very new at rooting and messed up. Will someone dedicate some time to helping me fix my phone im willing to donate money to get my phone fixed. I used flashtool to flash a FTF and when it was done it told me to unplug and power on my device. I unpluged it and that was the last time i saw the led on and now its unresposive to anything i do. when i plug it into my computer i hear the little sound it make when it connects but after the sound nothing not even my computer does anything. im willing to give a senior member remote access and walk step by step through chat or another phone to solve this. please help even if its to just get me back to stock firmware. i would love to have Cynagen but will take anything at this moment. Please help.
Repair your phone using pccompanion
Sent whilst sat on the toilet.
I have tried and with no luck. Can you tell me the right way or link me to a thread to do this. my phone isnt reconized by pc companion
can you send me the link to the ftf that you flashed?
i can send you the file if you want.
just the link to the file so I know which one it is
http://androxyde.github.io/LT30p_9.1.A.1.141_Customized_FR.ftf.torrent
itsbrantar said:
http://androxyde.github.io/LT30p_9.1.A.1.141_Customized_FR.ftf.torrent
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Try this one. It's the ftf for the xperia tl. the one you linked is for the t (although I'm not fully sure that it would matter). Also make sure you charge your phone for an hour or two to make sure it has enough power to finish the flashing process
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39307355&postcount=1
how do i get flashtools to reconize my phone when i plug it in the only thing my computer does is pop up a new window that say i need to install the qhsusb_dload.
itsbrantar said:
how do i get flashtools to reconize my phone when i plug it in the only thing my computer does is pop up a new window that say i need to install the qhsusb_dload.
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Make sure the phone isn't plugged in to the PC yet.
In the Development forum, there is an updated version of Flashtool (v0.9.11.0). Are you using that? If not, maybe uninstall your old one and use this one.
After you install Flashtool (I recommend installing it to a simple path like C:\temp\Flashtool), navigate to the folder where it is installed. There is a folder in there called Drivers. Run the EXE file in there. It will offer to install a driver for your phone, and also 2 other drivers you will need (Flashmode driver and Fastboot driver). Check all 3 of those and do the install. Once those drivers are installed, Flashtool should be able to recognize your phone when it is in Flashmode.
*Note that if you're running Windows 8, it may get *****y and tell you that the drivers were not installed (and it won't say specifically why). The reason, I believe is because the drivers are "unverified" or "unsigned".
To turn this Win8 feature off, go to the bottom-right corner of your screen to get that stupid bar to appear. Click Settings. Then at the very bottom, choose "Change PC Settings". Then go to General. Then scroll it down to the bottom (Advanced start-up). This will require a restart to show you the options. Do that and you will see "Troubleshoot". Click it. Then "Advanced Options". Then "start-up settings". Then hit the Restart button (again... I know.) When you see the Startup Settings screen, you'll see option 7 is to disable the driver signature enforcement. Hit F7 to do it. Then it will boot into Win8. Then you can run the Flashtool Drivers install to install your 3 drivers (xperia model+the flashmode+ the fastboot driver). You will notice that it will ask you a few times if you're sure you want to install the unsigned drivers. Say yes to all. Once it's all done, you can restart the machine and carry on with your flashtool flashing.
how do i get my phone into flashmode? i have a Sony Xperia TL (LT30at) and it does nothing when i push buttons.
Please read post 2 and 3 of the very first thread uh this section
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
itsbrantar said:
http://androxyde.github.io/LT30p_9.1.A.1.141_Customized_FR.ftf.torrent
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this is Lt30p!!It's for XPERIA T no TL You Sould flashed Lt30a Roms
plug your phone to Charger for 4/5 Hour then flash an Lt30a Rom
this may work
Here's an example of an FTF that is Xperia TL specific: (LT30at_9.1.F.1.120_ATT.zip). Found it via google. It is available at: http://d-h.st/TlU
To clarify the models mentioned, here is what I have been able to gather quickly (Please correct me if anything below is wrong or missing):
LT30at = the Xperia TL (which is the Xperia T, branded as AT&T, I believe)
LT30a = the Xperia T (the Canadian version T? This is my phone. I have flashed many LT30p FTF's on it successfully using the standard Flashtool procedure.)
LT30p = the Xperia T (for the rest of US carriers? and rest of the world?)
SoftBrick'ed?
Hi guys, I have big problem, just want to unbrand my software, and when I was doing that, my flashtool stucked on file modem.sin for about 1h, now I can't turn on my phone, when i do that i just see an information about unsuccessful update. Can someone help me please ;/ ?
kotrea said:
Hi guys, I have big problem, just want to unbrand my software, and when I was doing that, my flashtool stucked on file modem.sin for about 1h, now I can't turn on my phone, when i do that i just see an information about unsuccessful update. Can someone help me please ;/ ?
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Use Sony pc companion.
Follow the steps in the repair section. That should fix it.... You prolly flashed via flashtool without enabling unknown sources and maybe without USB debugging.
Sent from my E6533 using XDA Free mobile app
When I plug the phone by usb. It starts in flashmode, but my PC Companion don't see phone. What should I do?
Had the same problem, repair with PC Companion worjed for me. As I remember I went to Software Updates and somewhere there is a link to 'Repair your Phone'. As I'm not at home, I can't look after the exact steps, but should be easy to find (or search after 'PC Companion repair phone' ). After this simply follow the steps shown by PC Companion.
huh guys, thanks. It works, everything i need to do was choose repair option with unpluged phone. Thanks for help
kotrea said:
huh guys, thanks. It works, everything i need to do was choose repair option with unpluged phone. Thanks for help
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You're welcome.
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This has happened to me a few times. I've had a couple of failed flashes. Just reflash and it's usually ok. I think the Sony drivers are a little flaky.
Hi ,
I am trying to give your answer and you should search into the net .
Hi,
I am a new member here Thats why same condition to me.so i will try my level best to get answer.
If you're using the firmwares from this link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/ftf-stock-rom-e6553-sov31-402so-03g-t3136161) then you use should the version of flashtool in that Google Drive folder (0.9.18.6). Using the newer 0.9.19.1 gave me the same stuck on modem.sin problems.