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I recently flash custom rom from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463675 step by step.
after that my phone turn off and won't turn on, i tried on hard reset button, power + vol up key and cannot enter flash mode.
is there any way to solve..please help..
Try flash stock ftf. To enter flashmode you must plug USB cable and press volume down+power. The LED will blink red then green. You're in a boot loop or your phone doesnt even shows anything?
ffp. said:
Try flash stock ftf. To enter flashmode you must plug USB cable and press volume down+power. The LED will blink red then green. You're in a boot loop or your phone doesnt even shows anything?
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TunNaing said:
....cannot enter flash mode.
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Obviously he can't go to flash mode...
Power button and volume up x3? Should feel the phone vibrate.
When you connect it to your PC, does it stay connected? If so, you can do a reset with PCcompanion.
Flashmode is power button and volume DOWN, not volume up. He may be doing wrong...
ffp. said:
Flashmode is power button and volume DOWN, not volume up. He may be doing wrong...
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Wasn't giving him the commands to Flashmode, just wanted to see after doing that if his phone would reboot. :good:
same here, the phone wouldn't respond to the red hard reset, flash mode, or power + 3x vol up.
Any thoughts?
same as you ， thanks monx®。I waist about US$ 130 to change my c6903's motherbroad. This is my first time bricked an android phone , and have to repair hardware. I had try every thing i can do，even open the phone and charge the battery manually. sorry for my pool english，i'm in P.R.C.
thanks for helps and suggestion
i already tried flashmode, fastbootmode, the phone doesn't respond anything and doesn't even charge with wall charger.
Now i have to look for new phone and wait for a solution..
I flashed his rom and it works great. YOU and only YOU did something wrong. You can't blame anyone for your mistakes.
Try to hold power and volume up not like some of you said 3xvolume up. Then it should vibrate 3 times... Then you should try holding down volume down and plugging in a USB cable while holding vol down. It should go into flash mode.
If that doesn't work then try pressing small Square with off writing under the right flap and then try to boot into flash mode the same way with vol down.
If this doesn't work then your phone truly is bricked.
It might have happened because you could flash for example C6903 on a C6943 phone. I think that this is exactly what you did by blindly following the steps without actually reading the entire thread.
Have a good day.
Wysłane z mojego C6903 przy użyciu Tapatalka
Yes it may be, mine was on ihackers v2.0 rom and it's run great.
After that i flashed this rom and it's in boot loop and again i flashed it to stock .534 and rooted with vroot and flash with cwm recovery.
After flashing second time it turn off and never come back.
I don't blame on anyone, I did blame on my self may be i did the wrong steps on flashing.
I doubt the issue is related to monx's ROM, too many others have had 4.3 related issues with symptoms identical to yours for it to be a coincidence. I reckon there is something seriously wrong with the 4.3 release (likely related to battery) which is presenting with these symptoms on some peoples devices. I'd try to get it repaired from Sony before replacing motherboards out of your own pocket. Most likely they are not even gonna check what ROM is on the mainboard since seemingly they are unable to access it themselves, and if they can, then they can repair it and wont charge you $300.
Yeah, going to Sony service center is a must before trying anything related to opening the device and change some parts.
Here in MEA, I asked someone from Sony service center if rooting voids my warranty, he said no. So I asked about unlocking bootloader and he said "Even if you change the OS your warranty won't be void". :silly:
I really doubt that he knows what he's talking about :silly:, but it's good to take it to service center as long as it's still under warranty.
Regards,
~J2C
LOCKED BOOTLOADER
BACKUP any critical data to microSD
Copy this rom zip package to microSD
Flash stock Sony's firmware (FTF) 14.1.G.1.534 using flashtools if u r not currently running on this fw version
Root using any available method (VROOT recommended)
Install ONLY THIS recovery (TWRP) unpack & read readme.txt for instructions | check for superuser prompt (if any) [vroot is using its own supersuser app]
Reboot in recovery, do factory reset & install rom until finish
Skip (x) steps if u already running same base firmware with latest monxDIFIED base rom. Else, proceed.
(x) Turn off device. (Hold power button + vol up until vibrates 3 times) [or use recovery turn off device option, if any]
(x) Flash latest Sony's firmware (FTF) matching current latest monxDIFIED base rom using latest flashtools. UNCHECK all WIPE options and CHECK all EXCLUDE options except KERNEL & BASEBAND to get latest matched kernel & baseband.
(x) for upgrading from Android 4.2.2 to 4.3 UNCKECK all WIPE options and CHECK only SYSTEM & TA in EXCLUDE options
（This is a new step added by him later. I didn't do this）
(x) Turn on phone. Done.
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I did all the action, and then the phone completely bricked
I use Android phones for three years, flash ROM for numerous times,and never needed repairs.
Buy this phone it took me a month's salary, now you can understand why I so angry?
My phone does not warranty. I had to spend about $ 130 to replace the motherboard.
If i can go to SONY sale , it might takes me about 2,000 yuan, about $ 300.
I endured the pain, spent a week looking for solutions, but no effect, or even open the phone and re-plug the battery, do not work.
YES! He does not work for me, I did not pay him money, but he produced a ROM without examination BUG carefully,
there are so many people's Z1 scrapped, we can not complain about it?
jonamae said:
Have you try to flash it down? or Reset your mobile?
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I searched all similar cases, about LT28 and Google nexus4, or even completely identical performance failures, still can not fix my phone.
Also, I was an electronic product development engineer, I was able to skillfully operate Android phones, know how to update the ROM / Recovery / Kernel / unlock and lock Bootloader, or even modify apk files by myself. After the phone into a brick, I've tried all the known way to repair.
Finally, I open the phone, charging the battery, and then the phone absolutely no response. No flashing red light when charging. At least now you know, open the back cover can not be repaired. Hurry to the maintenance department, there is no other way, at least I think so.
FYI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
For the ones having a "bricked" phone.
I post this link because I'm still convinced your device isn't bricked. It just changes it's state so Windows doesn't recognize the device well on faulty driver installations and isn't able to detect the Fastboot mode... This is a new approach of facilitating the installation of those drivers...
jamespmi said:
FYI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
For the ones having a "bricked" phone.
I post this link because I'm still convinced your device isn't bricked. It just changes it's state so Windows doesn't recognize the device well on faulty driver installations and isn't able to detect the Fastboot mode... This is a new approach of facilitating the installation of those drivers...
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Flashtool's LOGS
29/058/2013 17:58:44 - INFO - Connected device (Device Id):
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - USB \ VID_0FCE & PID_D19A \ 6 & 4817B6D & 0 & 4 Driver installed: true
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - HID \ VID_0FCE & PID_D19A \ 7 & 195E558B & 0 & 0000 Driver installed: true
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - ADB mode device list:
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - None
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - fastboot mode device list:
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - None
29/059/2013 17:59:27 - INFO - Device disconnected
After flashing the ROM, the phone does not have any reaction, whether you press any key or key combination.
No blue light mode or green light mode, the screen never turns on. Etc.
After the battery is depleted, plug in the charger, the red light will blink once a second.
If you use the IPAD charger to charge, the red light will stay on for about 20 minutes, then turn off.
After plugging the computer will recognize the USB input device.
Flashtool Report: device is connected but not open USB debugging mode.
That's all phenomenon.
After re-plug the charged battery, Windows no longer has any reaction
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My English is not very good, I can only use Google translation software to respond, I hope you can understand. After all, machine translation sucks. Either Chinese or English translation.
I hope I have helped you.
wsdy0001 said:
Flashtool's LOGS
29/058/2013 17:58:44 - INFO - Connected device (Device Id):
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - USB \ VID_0FCE & PID_D19A \ 6 & 4817B6D & 0 & 4 Driver installed: true
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - HID \ VID_0FCE & PID_D19A \ 7 & 195E558B & 0 & 0000 Driver installed: true
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - ADB mode device list:
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - None
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - fastboot mode device list:
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - None
29/059/2013 17:59:27 - INFO - Device disconnected
After flashing the ROM, the phone does not have any reaction, whether you press any key or key combination.
No blue light mode or green light mode, the screen never turns on. Etc.
After the battery is depleted, plug in the charger, the red light will blink once a second.
If you use the IPAD charger to charge, the red light will stay on for about 20 minutes, then turn off.
After plugging the computer will recognize the USB input device.
Flashtool Report: device is connected but not open USB debugging mode.
That's all phenomenon.
After re-plug the charged battery, Windows no longer has any reaction
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My English is not very good, I can only use Google translation software to respond, I hope you can understand. After all, machine translation sucks. Either Chinese or English translation.
I hope I have helped you.
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I understood you perfectly. It was just for your information as Windows ADB installation is quite a headache...
If your phone isn't entering Fastboot there has still to be a possibility to get Sony SUS Recovery working. But the Windows ADB drivers have to tell the proper state and this is not always guaranteed even you think you have the right ones installed as it worked before on other flash attempts. Similar stories happened to Xperias Tablets with the PureDriver STS R5A ADB driver...
Folks having problems with their bricked phone have two possibilities: give it a try or staring at a bricked phone.
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - ADB mode device list:
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - None <--- NOT RECOGNIZED
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - fastboot mode device list:
29/058/2013 17:58:45 - INFO - None <--- NOT RECOGNIZED
29/059/2013 17:59:27 - INFO - Device disconnected
TunNaing said:
i already tried flashmode, fastbootmode, the phone doesn't respond anything and doesn't even charge with wall charger.
Now i have to look for new phone and wait for a solution..
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It sounds like you killed the battery while flashing, not the phone entirely. It may be possible to either replace the battery or bring it back to life by forcing it to charge. This may also be the same problem @wsdy0001 is having, but he has complicated the matter by trying many things, so I'm not sure.
I don't know the specifications for this battery, so I cannot tell you how to charge it manually.
wsdy0001 said:
LOCKED BOOTLOADER
BACKUP any critical data to microSD
Copy this rom zip package to microSD
Flash stock Sony's firmware (FTF) 14.1.G.1.534 using flashtools if u r not currently running on this fw version
Root using any available method (VROOT recommended)
Install ONLY THIS recovery (TWRP) unpack & read readme.txt for instructions | check for superuser prompt (if any) [vroot is using its own supersuser app]
Reboot in recovery, do factory reset & install rom until finish
Skip (x) steps if u already running same base firmware with latest monxDIFIED base rom. Else, proceed.
(x) Turn off device. (Hold power button + vol up until vibrates 3 times) [or use recovery turn off device option, if any]
(x) Flash latest Sony's firmware (FTF) matching current latest monxDIFIED base rom using latest flashtools. UNCHECK all WIPE options and CHECK all EXCLUDE options except KERNEL & BASEBAND to get latest matched kernel & baseband.
(x) for upgrading from Android 4.2.2 to 4.3 UNCKECK all WIPE options and CHECK only SYSTEM & TA in EXCLUDE options
（This is a new step added by him later. I didn't do this）
(x) Turn on phone. Done.
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I did all the action, and then the phone completely bricked
I use Android phones for three years, flash ROM for numerous times,and never needed repairs.
Buy this phone it took me a month's salary, now you can understand why I so angry?
My phone does not warranty. I had to spend about $ 130 to replace the motherboard.
If i can go to SONY sale , it might takes me about 2,000 yuan, about $ 300.
I endured the pain, spent a week looking for solutions, but no effect, or even open the phone and re-plug the battery, do not work.
YES! He does not work for me, I did not pay him money, but he produced a ROM without examination BUG carefully,
there are so many people's Z1 scrapped, we can not complain about it?
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Where did u bought the motherboard can u tell me please because i need it too for mine ?
z1 completely dead, I instaled hi hackers rom and went well after finishing flashing i did'nt get network of airtel and instaled baseband of 3rd party and it is completely dead nothing is working when i press volume+on button it vibrates 3 times thats it and nothing is displayed and when i put to the charge it shows red light and stops,can anbody help me out from this, please only 3 months old my z1 and sorry for my english ....and can anbody reply friends?
Is it getting red led when I try to charge it ? I don't understand what went wrong.
I had it for about 24 hours on the charger without any signs of "life" in the "mobile".
Hard reset.
Flash a stock FTF using flashtool.
I went through the process of flashing a FTF with flashtool. and its showing....
27/059/2014 02:59:50 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903). FW release : 14.1.G.2.257. Customization : GLOBAL-LTE (1277-1398)
27/059/2014 02:59:50 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
27/000/2014 03:00:36 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/001/2014 03:01:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/001/2014 03:01:26 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
27/001/2014 03:01:26 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
27/001/2014 03:01:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/001/2014 03:01:39 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
27/001/2014 03:01:39 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
can anybody come with this solution........?
as I said in the other thread, turn on usb debugging
if you cant do anything and powering on or connecting your phone to computer or charging it just makes the red led blink, it means its hard bricked. you may need to use test point
but if you dont have baseband and your device runs, try to flash a new modem(i dont know if its available for z1 or not)
and as i see you were trying to flash a much old ftf ... after 4.3 , flashing older than them will make the modem not work.so if you can get in to flash mode try to flash a newer frameware
NiM72NiK said:
if you cant do anything and powering on or connecting your phone to computer or charging it just makes the red led blink, it means its hard bricked. you may need to use test point
but if you dont have baseband and your device runs, try to flash a new modem(i dont know if its available for z1 or not)
and as i see you were trying to flash a much old ftf ... after 4.3 , flashing older than them will make the modem not work.so if you can get in to flash mode try to flash a newer frameware
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No i can't go into Flash Mode
srichinu said:
No i can't go into Flash Mode
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unfortunately your phone is hard bricked as its blinking red to everything and must open your phone and hard repair it
follow the instructions on the link below
hope it helps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646405
and this is the latest s1 boot .use this one
forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2771435&d=1401467170
ok u give more details for test point and confirm we can try for z1 sir
gregbradley said:
as I said in the other thread, turn on usb debugging
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no i cant turn usb debugging its full dead ?
srichinu said:
z1 completely dead, I instaled hi hackers rom and went well after finishing flashing i did'nt get network of airtel and instaled baseband of 3rd party and it is completely dead nothing is working when i press volume+on button it vibrates 3 times thats it and nothing is displayed and when i put to the charge it shows red light and stops,can anbody help me out from this, please only 3 months old my z1 and sorry for my english ....and can anbody reply friends?
Is it getting red led when I try to charge it ? I don't understand what went wrong.
I had it for about 24 hours on the charger without any signs of "life" in the "mobile".
Hard reset.
Flash a stock FTF using flashtool.
I went through the process of flashing a FTF with flashtool. and its showing....
27/059/2014 02:59:50 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903). FW release : 14.1.G.2.257. Customization : GLOBAL-LTE (1277-1398)
27/059/2014 02:59:50 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
27/000/2014 03:00:36 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/001/2014 03:01:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/001/2014 03:01:26 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
27/001/2014 03:01:26 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
27/001/2014 03:01:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/001/2014 03:01:39 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
27/001/2014 03:01:39 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
can anybody come with this solution........?
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Open Flash Tools, select FTF and wait till it says connect your phone. Now hold down volume and plug in USB to PC
If continued, be happy
If not, unplug fully, and then again hold down volume, and then a bit plug in, like image in the link below
Sorry for bad explanation
I experienced brick about five times, and this my own-made method help me
http://d-h.st/FrT
I did has ur instruction red led is lighting continuesly and driver intalling is happening but usb is not recongised and flashing is not done?
srichinu said:
I did has ur instruction red led is lighting continuesly and driver intalling is happening but usb is not recongised and flashing is not done?
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I think I got what you said
By this method, maybe PC says USB not recognized, but flashing will be done, with no problem
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk
MR. Saeed, as he says, its hard bricked . no flash mode or anything..fully dead.. so he cant do anything with flashtool.. seams just opening the phone and fix it in emergency mod is the only solution here ...
NiM72NiK said:
MR. Saeed, as he says, its hard bricked . no flash mode or anything..fully dead.. so he cant do anything with flashtool.. seams just opening the phone and fix it in emergency mod is the only solution here ...
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Sorry, I did not fully read the first post
I think he just should call emergency to move his phone to hospital
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk
SaeedFazlollahzadeh said:
Sorry, I did not fully read the first post
I think he just should call emergency to move his phone to hospital
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk
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He has to open it connect the testpoint to GND and conmect the usb cable and repair it in emergency mode...
srichinu said:
No i can't go into Flash Mode
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Next time do not be so fast and lazy to read instructions provided by developer of the thing you have flashed. Being fast and thinking wrong and fast sometimes produce fatal thing to the your phone. I am sure you will be no lazy next time and I am sure you will be very careful in operations with your next phone
Whats happening when you press and hold for about 5 secconds power + volumeup button? If you see vibration than you are not in hard brick! If there is no vibration but your phone flashing red all time than its hard brick! If not hard brick you can enter into fastboot mode: disconnect usb cable, press and hold power+volume up until you see vibration, than hold volume up button and in same time connect usb cable. After than you must see blue led! If no blue led than probably try to replace usb drivers by installing sony pc companion, reboot computer after that! Allso make sure comuter device manager detect your phone propertly! After that try again all steps. If this not help and you have red light all time than probably your phone is dead! Hope this help.
I have an Xperia SP.. With 4.3 207 stock.. UBL.. I have a strange problem.. Whenever I connect the device to my laptop, the LED blinks regularly and it doesn't connect to the laptop and it doesn't charge.. While charging works perfectly and when connecting to fastboot mode or flashmode it works every single time.. Please tell me guys what you think.. And how to solve this issue.. I have tried three Sony USB cables.. And If I have to replace the USB port.. Would that be easy or possible for me to do or would I have to take it to a service center? Thanks for reading.. Hope you can help..
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Dr.TheMaster said:
I have an Xperia SP.. With 4.3 207 stock.. UBL.. I have a strange problem.. Whenever I connect the device to my laptop, the LED blinks regularly and it doesn't connect to the laptop and it doesn't charge.. While charging works perfectly and when connecting to fastboot mode or flashmode it works every single time.. Please tell me guys what you think.. And how to solve this issue.. I have tried three Sony USB cables.. And If I have to replace the USB port.. Would that be easy or possible for me to do or would I have to take it to a service center? Thanks for reading.. Hope you can help..
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Harikni:
I've the same issue with my Xperia SP(C5302). I think this happens after the recent FW OTA update
The USB devices are disabled. Please let me know if you come across any soln.
Dr.TheMaster said:
I have an Xperia SP.. With 4.3 207 stock.. UBL.. I have a strange problem.. Whenever I connect the device to my laptop, the LED blinks regularly and it doesn't connect to the laptop and it doesn't charge.. While charging works perfectly and when connecting to fastboot mode or flashmode it works every single time.. Please tell me guys what you think.. And how to solve this issue.. I have tried three Sony USB cables.. And If I have to replace the USB port.. Would that be easy or possible for me to do or would I have to take it to a service center? Thanks for reading.. Hope you can help..
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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It must have been with your computer. I suggest to first try on another computer. If it fails, let us try the "dummy" fix first. Re-flash stock rom (preserving data) through Flashtool. Or have you tried that?
TechnoSparks said:
It must have been with your computer. I suggest to first try on another computer. If it fails, let us try the "dummy" fix first. Re-flash stock rom (preserving data) through Flashtool. Or have you tried that?
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Thankyou for your suggesstion
I tried with couple of other computers and different USB cables. I'm sure the problem is with the Android 4.3 which is disabling the USB during boot process because I can charge the phone after poweroff. It fails to charge when powered ON.
IS there a way to enable USBdevices from Android by taking a terminal session(running commands). I found one thread to just put an entry in /sys/bus/usb/devices/1-1/bConfigurationData to enable USB. I tried this and Permission is denied due to lack of root.
Is there a way to take temporary root without bootloader unlock. Please help
harikni said:
Thankyou for your suggesstion
I tried with couple of other computers and different USB cables. I'm sure the problem is with the Android 4.3 which is disabling the USB during boot process because I can charge the phone after poweroff. It fails to charge when powered ON.
IS there a way to enable USBdevices from Android by taking a terminal session(running commands). I found one thread to just put an entry in /sys/bus/usb/devices/1-1/bConfigurationData to enable USB. I tried this and Permission is denied due to lack of root.
Is there a way to take temporary root without bootloader unlock. Please help
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Well let's us do the dummy fix first. That may restore the original functionality of your phone. Follow this guide here:
You'll need Flashtool and a proper drivers installation. Follow these steps
This should be easy to recover. The prerequisites are a stock ROM ftf and Flashtool
Install flashtool
Move the stock ftf into "firmwares" folder within Flashtool's install directory (default C:\Flashtool\firmwares)
Execute the drivers installer located within "drivers" folder inside Flashtool's install directory (default C:\Flashtool\drivers)
Tick "flashmode drivers", "fastboot drivers" and lastly scroll down a little bit, find "Common drivers for Viskan board" and tick that as well. Finish the installation
Open flashtool. Make sure you ran it as an administrator to avoid conflicts.
Hit the lightning icon
Choose flashmode
Choose the firmware you have downloaded
Under the WIPE section, untick DATA if you want to preserve data
Continue. This is ask you to connect your XSP in flashmode. To do so, make sure your phone is turned off completely, hold volume rocker down and connect it to your computer. Once the LED bar lights green, you may release the volume rocker.
Flashing process will run. It is important not to interrupt the process!
Once complete, remove the cable from your phone and turn it on. You have your phone back.
For a similar guide, you might want to check [Guide] How to use Flashtool
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Insisting? You'll need to start your phone and follow this method to root and it doesn't require unlocking the bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783885
TechnoSparks said:
Well let's us do the dummy fix first. That may restore the original functionality of your phone. Follow this guide here:
Insisting? You'll need to start your phone and follow this method to root and it doesn't require unlocking the bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783885
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Before flashing my XSP, want to check it.
My phone runs 12.1.A.1.207_China version. Is it possible to downgrade to 12.1.A.1.205_INDIA ?
Please advice.
harikni said:
Before flashing my XSP, want to check it.
My phone runs 12.1.A.1.207_China version. Is it possible to downgrade to 12.1.A.1.205_INDIA ?
Please advice.
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You can flash whatever version and whatever region it is for your phone.
TechnoSparks said:
You can flash whatever version and whatever region it is for your phone.
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What are the options I should tick(in the below list) so that the DRM keys, OTA, Warrenty is NOT lost ?
exclude
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1. PARTITION
2. TA
3. KERNEL
4. FOTA
5. BASEBAND
6. SYSTEM
7. ELABEL
Misc
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1. No Final verification
2. Reset Customisations
harikni said:
What are the options I should tick(in the below list) so that the DRM keys, OTA, Warrenty is NOT lost ?
exclude
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1. PARTITION
2. TA
3. KERNEL
4. FOTA
5. BASEBAND
6. SYSTEM
7. ELABEL
Misc
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1. No Final verification
2. Reset Customisations
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Just leave them by default. DRM keys are well baked into the TA partition.
By default the given partions are NOT excluded.
I'am afraid that TA partion will get over written if not excluded
Am I right ?
harikni said:
By default the given partions are NOT excluded.
I'am afraid that TA partion will get over written if not excluded
Am I right ?
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I tried flashing my phone....no luck
When the flashtool requests to plug the USB cable with vol down, I plugged the cable, GREEN light came. But Windows notification is "USB Device Not Recognised". Flashtool also not sensing the phone. :crying:
I cancelled it manually after there is no activity found in Flashtool for 7min.
Please let me know if you got any clue
22/024/2014 15:24:06 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.18.3 built on 10-20-2014 08:00:00
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - Proxy found for firefox
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
22/024/2014 15:24:08 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.
22/024/2014 15:24:16 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.
22/024/2014 15:24:17 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
22/024/2014 15:24:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/024/2014 15:24:33 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia SP (C5302). FW release : 12.1.A.1.205. Customization : India
22/024/2014 15:24:33 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/025/2014 15:25:24 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/032/2014 15:32:01 - INFO - Flash canceled
harikni said:
I tried flashing my phone....no luck
When the flashtool requests to plug the USB cable with vol down, I plugged the cable, GREEN light came. But Windows notification is "USB Device Not Recognised". Flashtool also not sensing the phone. :crying:
I cancelled it manually after there is no activity found in Flashtool for 7min.
Please let me know if you got any clue
22/024/2014 15:24:06 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.18.3 built on 10-20-2014 08:00:00
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - Proxy found for firefox
22/024/2014 15:24:07 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
22/024/2014 15:24:08 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.
22/024/2014 15:24:16 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.
22/024/2014 15:24:17 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
22/024/2014 15:24:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/024/2014 15:24:33 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia SP (C5302). FW release : 12.1.A.1.205. Customization : India
22/024/2014 15:24:33 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/025/2014 15:25:24 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/032/2014 15:32:01 - INFO - Flash canceled
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Thanks for your suggesstions !!!
I installed USB Host controller from google play to check the USB....
It says...
S3C USB host driver not found !!!
USB root HUB itself not available.
Is this an hardware issue ?
Hi evryone.
I was trying to install cyanogenmod on my phone, but after getting the root acess, when i tried to to install it, it said that there was some kind of problem because the nightly rom i had on my Sd wasnt the right one for my model.
I wanted to place the links for the cyanogenmod rom i downloaded and the tutorial i followed to install it, but since this is my first post, XDA doesnt allow me to place any outside links.
Now whenever i boot my phone it stops on the Sony experia screen and it doens do anything else. No other menus. Just the Sony screen. The only command it receives is the Power and Vol up to turn it down again.
Please, is there any solution? Is my phone 100% bricked? Is there anyway to connect it to the pc and place the Xperia original files/rom manually??
I sent an email to sony even tough i know my warranty is voided. I have had some other problems with their assistence so i dont expect much help.
I just cant afford another selfphone and my mother´ll be super mad if i tell her i bricked it.
Thank you.
Pedrogm97 said:
Hi evryone.
I was trying to install cyanogenmod on my phone, but after getting the root acess, when i tried to to install it, it said that there was some kind of problem because the nightly rom i had on my Sd wasnt the right one for my model.
I wanted to place the links for the cyanogenmod rom i downloaded and the tutorial i followed to install it, but since this is my first post, XDA doesnt allow me to place any outside links.
Now whenever i boot my phone it stops on the Sony experia screen and it doens do anything else. No other menus. Just the Sony screen. The only command it receives is the Power and Vol up to turn it down again.
Please, is there any solution? Is my phone 100% bricked? Is there anyway to connect it to the pc and place the Xperia original files/rom manually??
I sent an email to sony even tough i know my warranty is voided. I have had some other problems with their assistence so i dont expect much help.
I just cant afford another selfphone and my mother´ll be super mad if i tell her i bricked it.
Thank you.
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This is becoming common
It is only a soft brick DO NOT WORRY - I have also done this, and seems most common with older versions of TWRP
Download flashtool and download a .ftf file from HERE (anyone will do they are all the same)
now open up flashtool and it will tell you to move files from *folder* to *.flashtool folder* also place the .ftf file in the new folder
now click the lightning symbol - flashmode
click the firmware you downloaded
and click flash
now on your device hold down the POWER + VOLUME buttons until the device vibrates 3 times (this will turn it off)
hold the VOLUME DOWN ( & nothing else - make sure the phone is off for this) while holding vol down, plug the phone into the computer. You should see the led turn red then green/blue
flashtool will now see the device in flashmode and flash the firmware (when the firmware has been read by flashtool)
nzzane said:
This is becoming common
It is only a soft brick DO NOT WORRY - I have also done this, and seems most common with older versions of TWRP
Download flashtool and download a .ftf file from HERE (anyone will do they are all the same)
now open up flashtool and it will tell you to move files from *folder* to *.flashtool folder* also place the .ftf file in the new folder
now click the lightning symbol - flashmode
click the firmware you downloaded
and click flash
now on your device hold down the POWER + VOLUME buttons until the device vibrates 3 times (this will turn it off)
hold the VOLUME DOWN ( & nothing else - make sure the phone is off for this) while holding vol down, plug the phone into the computer. You should see the led turn red then green/blue
flashtool will now see the device in flashmode and flash the firmware (when the firmware has been read by flashtool)
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I am now downloading the files. Thank you so much for your help.
I think it is important to mention that I have formatted the internal storage. and wiped the data and user cache. The error message saying it wasnt the right rom appeard after e formatted it. Is this still a soft brick? :/
Pedrogm97 said:
I am now downloading the files. Thank you so much for your help.
I think it is important to mention that I have formatted the internal storage. and wiped the data and user cache. The error message saying it wasnt the right rom appeard after e formatted it. Is this still a soft brick? :/
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Yep, from experience I don't think it is actually possible to hard brick the Z3C (I might be wrong)
If the device still reboots when the volume buttons are pressed, your phone is recoverable <--- Soft Brick
If the device is on a black screen and it won't reboot, the phone is not recoverable <--- Hard Brick
nzzane said:
This is becoming common
It is only a soft brick DO NOT WORRY - I have also done this, and seems most common with older versions of TWRP
Download flashtool and download a .ftf file from HERE (anyone will do they are all the same)
now open up flashtool and it will tell you to move files from *folder* to *.flashtool folder* also place the .ftf file in the new folder
now click the lightning symbol - flashmode
click the firmware you downloaded
and click flash
now on your device hold down the POWER + VOLUME buttons until the device vibrates 3 times (this will turn it off)
hold the VOLUME DOWN ( & nothing else - make sure the phone is off for this) while holding vol down, plug the phone into the computer. You should see the led turn red then green/blue
flashtool will now see the device in flashmode and flash the firmware (when the firmware has been read by flashtool)
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Click to collapse
It worked. Thank you so much.
nzzane said:
This is becoming common
It is only a soft brick DO NOT WORRY - I have also done this, and seems most common with older versions of TWRP
Download flashtool and download a .ftf file from HERE (anyone will do they are all the same)
now open up flashtool and it will tell you to move files from *folder* to *.flashtool folder* also place the .ftf file in the new folder
now click the lightning symbol - flashmode
click the firmware you downloaded
and click flash
now on your device hold down the POWER + VOLUME buttons until the device vibrates 3 times (this will turn it off)
hold the VOLUME DOWN ( & nothing else - make sure the phone is off for this) while holding vol down, plug the phone into the computer. You should see the led turn red then green/blue
flashtool will now see the device in flashmode and flash the firmware (when the firmware has been read by flashtool)
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I think important and useful steps and tutorials like these should be gathered in a FAQ thread and be sticked. All frequent problems and solutions are all over the place and we need such tutorials an solutions in an easy accesible place.
I think I really hard-bricked my Z3C... flashed a recovery with TWRP, which got a custom theme with extra features (able to flash .img files) made by @z31s1g. Now my device won't reboot nor enter flash mode or fastboot mode - just red LED is blinking when connecting to USB, screen is black (no Sony logo or anything). When trying to boot it vibrates one time, but doesn't do anything...
Any chance to get it working again without sending it to Sony?
Edit:
Sony sent me a new phone, did not have to pay anything, as it seems they couldn't repair it and weren't even able to recognize that my TA was deleted... So got it as a warranty "repair".
What?!?! Ive been reading it all wrong, i can get a new phone for making a problem, as they dont care about their own faults
btw how did you brick it? just curious for developement
iKevinShah said:
I have the very same issue, will it work ? I guess NO. What else can we do to fix this ?
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Same thing happened to me. I downloaded an older version of flashtool (0.9.18.6) because I couldn't get the newer versions to work and I flashed a stock kitkat rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706 (Specifically the "23.0.A.2.93 - Unbranded - USA (1289-7524)" version - make sure you get the right version for your model). With this process, you don't need to turn your phone on. Just make sure you know how to use flashtool correctly.
That's all I did. Let me know if it doesn't work.
munch2477 said:
Same thing happened to me. I downloaded an older version of flashtool (0.9.18.6) because I couldn't get the newer versions to work
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Did it complain about not being able to find drivers for your device? That's what it says when I plug my Z3c in. And I've attempted to install drivers using the drivers tool in flashtool/drivers/.
Organized_Chaos said:
Did it complain about not being able to find drivers for your device? That's what it says when I plug my Z3c in. And I've attempted to install drivers using the drivers tool in flashtool/drivers/.
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I created an account to say that this method works. However, using flashtool (using windows 10) can create a small problem because on mine (at least at the start) the drivers would not load. The workout involves going to advanced startup and getting windows to boot without driver signing. I'm sure that you can download something that permanently disables it, also. Using that, I was able to install every driver without a problem. Just be sure to reboot normally or you might run into issues when flashing (I was unable to flash properly until I restarted).
nzzane said:
This is becoming common
It is only a soft brick DO NOT WORRY - I have also done this, and seems most common with older versions of TWRP
Download flashtool and download a .ftf file from HERE (anyone will do they are all the same)
now open up flashtool and it will tell you to move files from *folder* to *.flashtool folder* also place the .ftf file in the new folder
now click the lightning symbol - flashmode
click the firmware you downloaded
and click flash
now on your device hold down the POWER + VOLUME buttons until the device vibrates 3 times (this will turn it off)
hold the VOLUME DOWN ( & nothing else - make sure the phone is off for this) while holding vol down, plug the phone into the computer. You should see the led turn red then green/blue
flashtool will now see the device in flashmode and flash the firmware (when the firmware has been read by flashtool)
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Click to collapse
Thanks! This worked! Any idea on how to avoid getting stuck in this loop while rooting the phone?
Hi Guys,
Unfortunately, I think I'm closer to the subject title: HardBricked
My compact Z3 is completely bricked ... due to severe, numerous & disorganized flash.
- No boot at all: backlight but no display.
- No more access to fastboot or TWRP recovery
- FlashTool and its flashmode seem to work: I manage to block / unblock the bootloader,
- But flashing does not work.
I'm under Gnu/Linux, but I'Ve tried with Win7 (drivers Ok) with the same result.
Here is FlashTool log:
Code:
29/054/2017 02:54:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/055/2017 02:55:24 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z3 Compact(D5803). FW release : 23.5.A.1.291. Customization : Customized CE1
29/055/2017 02:55:24 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
29/055/2017 02:55:55 - INFO - Device disconnected
29/056/2017 02:56:10 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Device ready for R/W.
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Reading device information
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Current device : Unknown: Jul 24 2016/19:28:59 - YT911288R4 - Unknown: Jul 24 2016/19:28:59 - Unknown: Jul 24 2016/19:28:59 - Unknown: Jul 24 2016/19:28:59
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Closing TA partition
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Start Flashing
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Checking header
29/056/2017 02:56:31 - INFO - Flashing data
29/056/2017 02:56:32 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_9c84 - Version : MSM8974AB_27 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM8974AC_LA3.0_Hero_23 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
29/056/2017 02:56:32 - INFO - Max packet size set to 512K
29/056/2017 02:56:32 - INFO - USB buffer size set to 512K
29/056/2017 02:56:34 - INFO - Parsing boot delivery
29/056/2017 02:56:34 - INFO - Ending flash session
29/056/2017 02:56:34 - ERROR - null
29/056/2017 02:56:34 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
29/056/2017 02:56:34 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/056/2017 02:56:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
What's your opinion?
Any advice?
Thanks in advance & pardon my english
Solved!
Ok! I finally solved my problem using the previous version of flashtool (0.9.18.6):laugh:
I read this somewhere but did not believe it:angel:
Hope it could help!
Thanx again, all, for sharing & developement
J./
Hi
Can someone suggest a way fwd, I have an z3c I was trying to press back into life with an OS new enough for messenger etc.
I was following the instructions from LinageOS 16, got thru unlocking and into fastboot, all going as described until it said sideload the package. When I did this the UI on the phone said the package was for z3c and that my phone was a ".".
Part of the linageos instructions were to wipe parts of memory and cache, which I think is why when I reboot the phone now, it just sticks on the logo, I cannot get back to the fastboot UI either.
Using the flashtool on my PC I can still connect and load the stock fw but it makes no difference.
I did backup a couple of sections, with TWRP, I thought to the sdcard, before I started, but I cannot see them on the card now, could they be hidden?
Or have I done the impossible and really bricked a z3c?
Chris
hi!
first off all thank you all for contributing to this forum, you guys really rule!
i have a problem....
as the title say i softbricked my z3 compact trying to flash MM on it.
i forgot to click the "allow unknown sources" on the phone before he procedure
i know, i`m stupid. my bad
but now when i tried to flash even stock kitkat on it the flashtool errors in one moment sayin "for flashtool unknown sources has to be enabled"
going thru the forum i saw a thread about the usb debugging mode
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2778437
he fixed it with using an older version of flashtool, but when i install an older version it asks to connect by pressing the back button not the volume down to enable flashing mode...
so i have 2 questions...
is there a way to flash without having the unknown sources on?
i installed the adb all-in-one but not successful to implement the command using the terminal
how to enable flashmode by using an older version when i dont have a back button? (its not arc s )
1. You don't need unknown sources enabled to flash
2. To flash hold down the volume down button while plugging your phone into the computer
Click the THIS LINK to my thread about a bricked Z3C
nzzane said:
1. You don't need unknown sources enabled to flash
2. To flash hold down the volume down button while plugging your phone into the computer
Click the THIS LINK to my thread about a bricked Z3C
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dude, thanks for the answer, but read my post again, please
i KNOW you have to push the vol down button i was just asking is there any other way to connect the phone in flash mode to an older version of flashtool
anyway, today i tried again...
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - ERROR - Read error :31 : A device attached to the system is not functioning.
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - INFO - Flashing finished.
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
23/003/2016 21:03:26 - INFO - Device disconnected
any thoughts?
k.a.b.0 said:
hi!
first off all thank you all for contributing to this forum, you guys really rule!
i have a problem....
as the title say i softbricked my z3 compact trying to flash MM on it.
i forgot to click the "allow unknown sources" on the phone before he procedure
i know, i`m stupid. my bad
but now when i tried to flash even stock kitkat on it the flashtool errors in one moment sayin "for flashtool unknown sources has to be enabled"
going thru the forum i saw a thread about the usb debugging mode
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2778437
he fixed it with using an older version of flashtool, but when i install an older version it asks to connect by pressing the back button not the volume down to enable flashing mode...
so i have 2 questions...
is there a way to flash without having the unknown sources on?
i installed the adb all-in-one but not successful to implement the command using the terminal
how to enable flashmode by using an older version when i dont have a back button? (its not arc s )
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Do you have the the Sony drivers installed?
Did you install the ADB drivers (run the exe in the drivers folder within Flashtool folder). If you have Windows 10 this last step is difficult, you have to restart the machine in safe mode and disable driver signature checking.
You must have your phone turned off completely before you start (power button and volume up till you get three vibrations), leave it unplugged from the PC
Start flashtool and select which ftf you want to use, Exclude TA, press build. wait for the invitation from flashtool to plug your phone in. Then hold the volume down as you insert the usb plug, you can let go as soon as it starts doing something
There is a guide to the flashtool here, beware it's a powerful tool capable of bricking your phone