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Hello Xperia users. I got my TL yesterday, but I'm still waiting on the micro sim. The Sony site has it for $29.99 with a 2 year contract, new or existing att accounts. I came from an Xperia X10, which I loved, that still is better than some androids on the market.
So I had to get another one.
I haven't found much information on rooting, recovery, or kernels. I assume because it's new? Or are all the T models the same and use the same guides? I'm on build 7.0.B.1.152 but I see talk about builds for A, not B.
If anyone can point me in the right direction on what I should do next, please link me.
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redincali said:
Hello Xperia users. I got my TL yesterday, but I'm still waiting on the micro sim. The Sony site has it for $29.99 with a 2 year contract, new or existing att accounts. I came from an Xperia X10, which I loved, that still is better than some androids on the market.
So I had to get another one.
I haven't found much information on rooting, recovery, or kernels. I assume because it's new? Or are all the T models the same and use the same guides? I'm on build 7.0.B.1.152 but I see talk about builds for A, not B.
If anyone can point me in the right direction on what I should do next, please link me.
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Head to the all in one thread by Greg Bradley you will find flash tools to flash firmware, kernels(stock of course), Binary tools to root the phone, cwm for locked bootloader, and roms compatible with our phone. Any questions just search or pm me good luck.
redincali said:
Hello Xperia users. I got my TL yesterday, but I'm still waiting on the micro sim. The Sony site has it for $29.99 with a 2 year contract, new or existing att accounts. I came from an Xperia X10, which I loved, that still is better than some androids on the market.
So I had to get another one.
I haven't found much information on rooting, recovery, or kernels. I assume because it's new? Or are all the T models the same and use the same guides? I'm on build 7.0.B.1.152 but I see talk about builds for A, not B.
If anyone can point me in the right direction on what I should do next, please link me.
Sent from my LT30at using xda app-developers app
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Search and read up. Lots of info on the T and there is some that deals with the TL specifically and its differences.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
Because of my poor memory, I record what I do to root and install roms along the way. If you want to install the latest unbranded and rooted rom, here's the instruction:
Try beginning step 6 first. If there is problem rooting, then start with step 1.
1. Install flashtool (Thanks to Androxyde)
Download here:
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1355071460000
- The latest file as of this writing is: flashtool-0.9.9.0-windows.exe
2. Install drivers located in /drivers directory where you installed flashtool
- Click Flashtool-drivers.exe
- I checked Xperia TX driver, Flashmode Drivers, and Fastboot Drivers
3. Download stock AT&T rootable here (Thanks to Spectre51):
- https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByrrmqPijqISREZpSE16bWdKV1E
- It's good to always have a copy of the stock AT&T firmware in case something happens
4. Plug in your TL to USB. Make sure other drivers are installed in PC. It will ask to install Sony PC Companion. Install it.
5. Run Flashtool. I used Flashtool instead of Flashtool64. (This is all from Spectre51. Thanks!)
- It will ask to connect yout TL. Power off the TL. While pressing low volume button, plug in the USB.
- Drag the "LT30at_7.0.B.1.152_ATT.ftf" file to the window in flashtool.
- Make sure to check "Exclude baseband" to exempt it from being installed. It is ok to leave it unchecked on a stock AT&T rom but just to make sure.
- Once done, disconnect USB and power-on the TL.
- Make sure to enable USB debugging from settings -> developer options. It is not enabled by default.
6. Download ICS Backup and Restore apk. You'll need this. Otherwise, there will be rooting error:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1343299&d=1348239155
- Save it in your SD card (internal or external)
- Install the apk
7. Rooting the phone (Thanks to Bin4ry):
- Download Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17. You can find the file here: http://ul.to/xdevcthz
- Extract the zip file and run "RunMe.bat".
- At this moment, if there are flags in the phone or the PC Companion to update the phone to the latest version. Don't do it. Skip it.
- Click to restore the contents of "RootMe" in the phone. This is in the RunMe.bat instruction also. Phone will reboot and you are done. Your phone is already rooted.
- If you need more info, go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
8. Download CWM for locked bootloaders (Thanks to Davidmarco, Sharaz22, and Cray_Doze). Make sure to do this first before installing other firmwares.
- Direct download here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/aghj2kmjrvuyyiq/CWM4XperiaT.zip
- More info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012738
- Unzip and run install.bat
- Disconnect usb cable and power off the phone
- Power on the phone
- When SONY logo appears, press repeatedly (not holding) volume-down until the phone vibrates. Wait a few seconds and you will be on CWM
- Choose "reboot system". CWM was installed successfully.
9. Download the latest stock and rooted version "195" (Stock-7-0-A-3-195-rooted.zip). Thanks to GregBradley.
- Download the file directly from here: http://d-h.st/wvy
- Transfer the file to you SD card (internal or external is ok)
- Use CWM to install
- More info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34810891
10. Install SuperSU from Play Store.
That's it!
LastQuark said:
Because of my poor memory, I record what I do to root and install roms along the way. If you want to install the latest unbranded and rooted rom, here's the instruction:
Try beginning step 6 first. If there is problem rooting, then start with step 1.
1. Install flashtool
Download here:
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1355071460000
- The lastest file as of this writing is: flashtool-0.9.9.0-windows.exe
2. Install drivers located in /drivers directory where you installed flashtool
- Click Flashtool-drivers.exe
- I checked Xperia TX driver, Flashmode Drivers, and Fastboot Drivers
3. Download stock ATT rootable here:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByrrmqPijqISREZpSE16bWdKV1E
- It's good to always have a copt of the stock AT&T firmware in case something happens
4. Plug in your TL to USB. Make sure other drivers are installed in PC. It will ask to install Sony PC Companion. Install it.
5. Run Flashtool. I used Flashtool instead of Flashtool64.
- It will ask to connect yout TL. Power off the TL. While pressing low volume button, plug in the USB.
- Drag the "LT30at_7.0.B.1.152_ATT.ftf" file to the window in flashtool.
- Make sure to check "Exclude baseband" to exempt it from being installed. It is ok to leave it unchecked on a stock AT&T rom but just to make sure.
- Once done, disconnect USB and power-on the TL.
- Make sure to enable USB debugging from settings -> developer options. It is not enabled by default.
6. Download ICS Backup and Restore apk. You'll need this. Otherwise, there will be rooting error:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1343299&d=1348239155
- Save it in your SD card (internal or external)
- Install the apk
7. Rooting the phone:
- Download Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17. You can find the file here:
http://ul.to/xdevcthz
- Extract the zip file and run "RunMe.bat".
- At this moment, if there are flags in the phone or the PC Companion to update the phone to the latest version. Don't do it. Skip it.
- Click to restore the contents of "RootMe" in the phone. This is in the RunMe.bat instruction also. Phone will reboot and you are done. Your phone is already rooted.
- If you need more info, go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
8. Download CWM for locked bootloaders. Make sure to do this first before installing other firmwares.
- Direct download here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/aghj2kmjrvuyyiq/CWM4XperiaT.zip
- More info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012738
- Unzip and run install.bat
- Disconnect usb cable and power off the phone
- Power on the phone
- When SONY logo appears, press repeatedly (not holding) volume-down until the phone vibrates. Wait a few secods and you will be on CWM
- Choose "reboot system". CWM was installed successfully.
9. Download the latest stock and rooted version "195" (Stock-7-0-A-3-195-rooted.zip)
- Download the file directly from here:
http://d-h.st/wvy
- Transfer the file to you SD card (internal or external is ok)
- Use CWM to install
10. Install SuperSU from Play Store.
That's it!
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Nice tutorial. Pretty clear and complete, you should only add the fact that you should install stock .195 kernel and reinstall cwm to be able to use extended standby. If you don't do this you will get Bootloop.
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LastQuark said:
Because of my poor memory, I record what I do to root and install roms along the way. If you want to install the latest unbranded and rooted rom, here's the instruction:
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Since he is on stock AT&T firmware he doesn't need to reflash it via flashtool.
BTW if you aren't going to link to the fourm posts regarding some of the files you mentioned at least give credit to the people in your tutorial. Thx.
Wow. Thanks for the tutorial. I'd been reading what to do, but I wasn't sure on which firmware to get. I thought i needed a .303 fw, but couldn't find a TL version for at&t in the thread.
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BTW if you aren't going to link to the fourm posts regarding some of the files you mentioned at least give credit to the people in your tutorial. Thx.
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Sorry, newbie error. Now fixed! :good:
Ok this is what I've done. I installed flashtools and the drivers, then did root. I want to flash cwm next. Do i have to do anything after that? I don't have much internet at the moment so I'm not planning on getting a rom to install yet, but want to be ready when i do
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redincali said:
Ok this is what I've done. I installed flashtools and the drivers, then did root. I want to flash cwm next. Do i have to do anything after that? I don't have much internet at the moment so I'm not planning on getting a rom to install yet, but want to be ready when i do
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That's it. Just make sure you are rooted, Superuser or SuperSU works, and CWM works and you are all set.
Ok thanks. I wasn't sure if i needed to flash a kernel. I just installed the cwm. The phone restarted and i press the volume down continuously but it goes to a black screen and restarts the phone. Did i do something wrong? Also, my phone was at 95% but after it restartedit shows 86%. Thank you LastQuark and Spectre51 for your help.
One question though, can i tether or do i need a custom rom to tether without at&t knowing? I used to tether my x10 to my tablet without any issue, but if i used a pc then at&t would message me about it. Thanks again. Xda community is always the best.
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Ok so i looked through the install.bat to see where everything was going, system/local/tmp. So i checked there and found that all the files had 0 bytes. Then i extracted the files from the zip on my phone and ran the sh install file manually. It restarted my phone, i tried going into recover but still nothing. It just went black and restarted after vibrating.
After that, i opened the chargemon file to see what was going on. I noticed the calls for busybox so i installed it from the store and then installed busybox with smart install. Restarted the phone and tried recover again. It worked! So I backed up my current rom.
I deleted all the at&t bloatware I didn't want, but each time i deleted one, my phone would restart. This would happen whether i used titanium backup or manually deleted/moved the apk. Is this normal for the phone? My x10 didn't do that.
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redincali said:
Ok so i looked through the install.bat to see where everything was going, system/local/tmp. So i checked there and found that all the files had 0 bytes. Then i extracted the files from the zip on my phone and ran the sh install file manually. It restarted my phone, i tried going into recover but still nothing. It just went black and restarted after vibrating.
After that, i opened the chargemon file to see what was going on. I noticed the calls for busybox so i installed it from the store and then installed busybox with smart install. Restarted the phone and tried recover again. It worked! So I backed up my current rom.
I deleted all the at&t bloatware I didn't want, but each time i deleted one, my phone would restart. This would happen whether i used titanium backup or manually deleted/moved the apk. Is this normal for the phone? My x10 didn't do that.
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There is a reboot fix that needs to be installed through cwm that prevents the reboot when changing system files. Look at this thread for the file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007741
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I am in an awkward situation.
xperia z, 4.2.2 244 rooted stock rom, bootloader locked, usb debug mode off, recovery not installed.
I accidentally corrupted build.prop and the phone bricked.
I cannot use flashtool to flash the stock rom back because usb debug mode is off.
I cannot use Sony update service Pro to force update because it said that "your phone already has the latest available software installed".
I cannot use PC Companion to repair because the software said that "Sony update engine doesn't have software available for your phone".
Please help.
wmiswm said:
I am in an awkward situation.
xperia z, 4.2.2 244 rooted stock rom, bootloader locked, usb debug mode off, recovery not installed.
I accidentally disrupted build.prop and the phone bricked.
I cannot use flashtool to flash the stock rom back because usb debug mode is off.
I cannot use Sony update service Pro to force update because it said that "your phone already has the latest available software installed".
I cannot use PC Companion to repair because the software said that "Sony update engine doesn't have software available for your phone".
Please help.
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Use PC companion but try use repair phone not update. Wait till all phone model showing up than choose your model phone. btw, your phone must off.
than follow instruction there... wil take 1～2 hour for repair.
Hope you can solve your problem. ill take screen shoot when im home later than post here..
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YudiA1 said:
Use PC companion but try use repair phone not update. Wait till all phone model showing up than choose your model phone. btw, your phone must off.
than follow instruction there... wil take 1～2 hour for repair.
Hope you can solve your problem. ill take screen shoot when im home later than post here..
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Thank you very much for your reply. But I am already using the PC Companion repair option, and the response is as stated above.
flashtool is all what you need,read the instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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wmiswm said:
I cannot use flashtool to flash the stock rom back because usb debug mode is off
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You can use Flashtool to flash stock rom, doesn't matter if usb debug mode is on or off (only needed to install recovery or to root)
Download stock rom, install flashtool + drivers and follow screen instructions.. Good Luck! :good:
J have the same problem, yesterday j installed cyanogenmod, now xperia Z was on SONY logo and j can't flash original firmware on flashtool, j can only flash original kernel, but is still on sony logo
SUS says that hasn't new firmware for my phone.
What can j do ????
Thanks in advance
gm007 said:
flashtool is all what you need,read the instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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many thanks, done.
shysparrow said:
You can use Flashtool to flash stock rom, doesn't matter if usb debug mode is on or off (only needed to install recovery or to root)
Download stock rom, install flashtool + drivers and follow screen instructions.. Good Luck! :good:
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yes, you are right. Yesterday I check everything on the right panel and it does not work. Today I leave all option unchecked and flash properly. Many thanks anyway.
maxam73 said:
J have the same problem, yesterday j installed cyanogenmod, now xperia Z was on SONY logo and j can't flash original firmware on flashtool, j can only flash original kernel, but is still on sony logo
SUS says that hasn't new firmware for my phone.
What can j do ????
Thanks in advance
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Just follow the flashtool instruction and re-flash the stock rom first, everything will return to unroot stated. Reroot then and try again.
wmiswm said:
Just follow the flashtool instruction and re-flash the stock rom first, everything will return to unroot stated. Reroot then and try again.
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Maybe j have other kind of problem, j tried with flashtool but it doesn't start flashing when in flashmode, after a minute phone boots itself continuosly on sony logo.
j tried several times with different PC and different ftf file.
j hope to solve this problem, but how...
maxam73 said:
Maybe j have other kind of problem, j tried with flashtool but it doesn't start flashing when in flashmode, after a minute phone boots itself continuosly on sony logo.
j tried several times with different PC and different ftf file.
j hope to solve this problem, but how...
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Try this way bro.. Done in many Xperia here..
Solving Bootloop phone/Flash Tool can't Detect your phone.
Your Phone Must Off!! and not connected !!
1. Open Pc Companion
2. Click update on Red ellipse (in Picture 1)
3. Start on Phone/tablet Update (in Picture 2)
4. Click Repair on Next Screen
5. in Next Screen, Read that warning Click Continue if you OK
6. Next Step click on Red Circle than Next...
7. Wait initializing Software (10~30 mnt) or depend your ISP speed
8. After initializin9 All Xperia Phone List Will Show Up.
Choose What Xperia Phone Will you repair ( I choose XZ) than Next..
9. Follow instruction On picture.
( Connect USB on your Phone while Press Vol down )
10. if not Start.. Unplug usb and try plug again ==> same no 9)
11. After start.. Waiting 1~2 Hours till done.
(Read Warning There )
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YudiA1 said:
Try this way bro.. Done in many Xperia here..
Solving Bootloop phone/Flash Tool can't Detect your phone.
Your Phone Must Off!! and not connected !!
1. Open Pc Companion
2. Click update on Red ellipse (in Picture 1)
3. Start on Phone/tablet Update (in Picture 2)
4. Click Repair on Next Screen
5. in Next Screen, Read that warning Click Continue if you OK
6. Next Step click on Red Circle than Next...
7. Wait initializing Software (10~30 mnt) or depend your ISP speed
8. After initializin9 All Xperia Phone List Will Show Up.
Choose What Xperia Phone Will you repair ( I choose XZ) than Next..
9. Follow instruction On picture.
( Connect USB on your Phone while Press Vol down )
10. if not Start.. Unplug usb and try plug again ==> same no 9)
11. After start.. Waiting 1~2 Hours till done.
(Read Warning There )
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Solved...j know that phones must be off, the problem was flashtool, j used other version (beta 4) on other pc running xp instead of win7 and all goes good.
Thanks to all for helping me
Doesnt work.
I cant use flashtool, period.
Are there anyother methods?
theVenerable said:
Doesnt work.
I cant use flashtool, period.
Are there anyother methods?
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The above didn't work for me because I received error based on my type of phone.
This guide however did help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
I had to reboot windows to a settings to enable unsigned drivers. Installed Flashtool and it's drivers,
First unlocked the bootloader(BLU button, got the IMEI, used the sony form (http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions))
Then I downloaded the stock sony xperia z ftf image, placed it in Flashtool's firmware folder, then flashed it (flash device > flash mode).
Now my phone's working again.
HTH,
George
brick,unbrick,xperia z problem,flashtool
My OS phone in recovery mode (root) got deleted And when I turn on phone stuck on Sony logo And when it is connected to the computer showing error your USB not recognized and Flash mode for use Flashtool doesn't work and the same error shows what should i do?
shayanster said:
My OS phone in recovery mode (root) got deleted And when I turn on phone stuck on Sony logo And when it is connected to the computer showing error your USB not recognized and Flash mode for use Flashtool doesn't work and the same error shows what should i do?
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If you still can enter custom recovery, you only need flash rom and (with) suitable kernel.
If not, you need Flashtool.
- make sure you have the newest version of flashtool and driver
- connect your phone to pc.
- when computer show error about usb not recognized, go to computer management - device manager. Find something in universal serial bus controller list that have yellow triangle and exclamation mark. right click and remove it
- disconnect your phone then reboot your pc
- install flashtool and driver, reboot pc again
- connect your phone to pc. Now, it should detect your phone.
- do flashing procedure
cmiiw
visualfighter said:
If you still can enter custom recovery, you only need flash rom and (with) suitable kernel.
If not, you need Flashtool.
- make sure you have the newest version of flashtool and driver
- connect your phone to pc.
- when computer show error about usb not recognized, go to computer management - device manager. Find something in universal serial bus controller list that have yellow triangle and exclamation mark. right click and remove it
- disconnect your phone then reboot your pc
- install flashtool and driver, reboot pc again
- connect your phone to pc. Now, it should detect your phone.
- do flashing procedure
cmiiw
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Thanks for the answer I tried all ways but the problem is not solved .I think the only solution is JTAG box
shayanster said:
Thanks for the answer I tried all ways but the problem is not solved .I think the only solution is JTAG box
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To use Flashtool put phone in flashmode, it will not work in recovery mode
To put phone in flashmode
Hold power + both volume keys
wait till you feel three vibrations.
Make sure you have installed Z drivers flashmode drivers & fastboot drivers(Setup fille is in driver folder of flashtool)
Keep FTF file in firmware folder of flashtool
Start flashtool
Click the thunder button
select flashmode
select the FTF file
When it tells you to connect phone
Hold volume down key and connect USB it should start flashing
androidtweaker1 said:
To use Flashtool put phone in flashmode, it will not work in recovery mode
To put phone in flashmode
Hold power + both volume keys
wait till you feel three vibrations.
Make sure you have installed Z drivers flashmode drivers & fastboot drivers(Setup fille is in driver folder of flashtool)
Keep FTF file in firmware folder of flashtool
Start flashtool
Click the thunder button
select flashmode
select the FTF file
When it tells you to connect phone
Hold volume down key and connect USB it should start flashing
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when it is connected into flashmode the computer showing error your USB not recognized
shayanster said:
when it is connected into flashmode the computer showing error your USB not recognized
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Is it Windows 7 or 8?
Hello guys!
I've broken my Xperia's screen, now I want to send it to the service, but I don't wanna send them my phone with all the data. I have USB debuging enabled, but I can't find the auth button (when you connect via ADB, you get the popup). I also need screenshot when SuperSU/Superuser is asking for root privelages.
To sum up, I need 3 screenshots:
popup, when you connect via ADB
SuperSU popup asking for root
Superuser popup when asking for root
Can you help me guys?
Thanks in advance.
Power button + volume down key pressed in same time for Sec/two
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electrash said:
Power button + volume down key pressed in same time for Sec/two
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Oh, it does screenshot, thanks
Flash a stock FTF, choose to wipe everything.
You do not even need the phone turned on for that
EDIT
The first thing that happens at the service centre is they wipe data anyway. They do that to comply with legal data protection requirements
gregbradley said:
Flash a stock FTF, choose to wipe everything.
You do not even need the phone turned on for that
EDIT
The first thing that happens at the service centre is they wipe data anyway. They do that to comply with legal data protection requirements
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Is it possible to do it, when my bootloader is unlocked?
I am sending it to the place, where I bought the phone - they will probably fix them on their own. I don't trust these guys.
Yes, you can flash a FTF with an unlocked bootloader.
gregbradley said:
Yes, you can flash a FTF with an unlocked bootloader.
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So I have to:
-install flashtool
-download ftf C6903 14.1.G.1.518 Central Europe 1276-4314_R2A
-copy it to the right folder
-adb reboot fastboot
-flash
Am I correct?
No
Install flashtool (And run the drivers from C:|flashtool\drivers and choose Z1, fastboot and flashmode)
Choose the latest version FTF and put it anywhere convenient on your machine
Turn off phone
Run flashtool, choose the flash icon, navigate to the place you have the FTF, click OK
Ensure you have all options to wipe ticked and nothing ticked to exclude (Default in most cases)
Attach phone in flashmode (Not fastboot) when prompted to by flashtool.
Done
Also, you do not need to do this blind
You can use the SDK (Or other apps like airdroid) to send a screencast to your PC.
You could even mirror your screen to a TV using a HDMI cable etc
Just because the screen is broke does not mean the signal is not being sent....
Hi Guys,
I currently have an Hong kongese version of our beloved xz1 compact but unfortunately the updates are painfully slow and i would like to change firmware with the tools posted on this forum.
I would like to change into a German one which seems to be one of the very first to receive updates.
I have a concern and a pair of questions for ya'll :
1. If i change the firmware to a region that far and different from the one i have already, will i have different data signal and possibly lower or much lower?
I ask this because i previously had the X compact and i tried to do the same and my signal was no where as consistent and full as with the original Firmware.
2. Is there a way to change to another firmware but maintain the modem settings or files or whatever to have the same signal strenght of the original Firmware ?
thanks fellas and i apologise for mistakes since Eng isn't my native language. I come from Pizza Land
[OT] I'm sorry I can't answer your question, but I have to say that your written English is better than that of most of my fellow Americans!
You should be able to flash almost any firmware version, I don't think there are different modem drivers for each region any more. I have tried several regions of firmware here in the UK and none have effected signal reception or strength.
You will need ADB drivers for the phone and beware if you've used your laptop/workstation for another model of phone as sometime this can interfere.
Start with Xperiafirm and download the most recent firmware build, which as I type is UK customised.
Download newflasher and unpack it into the same folder as the firmware.
Delete userdataXXX.sin
Turn off phone, plug it in, start newflasher, type 'n' to the first two questions.
This should get you the latest build phone with your data intact
Didgesteve said:
You should be able to flash almost any firmware version, I don't think there are different modem drivers for each region any more. I have tried several regions of firmware here in the UK and none have effected signal reception or strength.
You will need ADB drivers for the phone and beware if you've used your laptop/workstation for another model of phone as sometime this can interfere.
Start with Xperiafirm and download the most recent firmware build, which as I type is UK customised.
Download newflasher and unpack it into the same folder as the firmware.
Delete userdataXXX.sin
Turn off phone, plug it in, start newflasher, type 'n' to the first two questions.
This should get you the latest build phone with your data intact
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thank you very much!
I'll follow your instructions.
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From my past experience, the Customized NOBA region is usually among the first wave (if not the first) to receive new firmware. If you're betting on consistent bleeding edge updates, I'd go all in with NOBA.
unotretresette said:
thank you very much!
I'll follow your instructions.
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ADB drivers
Xperiafirm
Newflasher
Didgesteve said:
ADB drivers
Xperiafirm
Newflasher
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This is the most complete answer I could ever receive.
Unfortunately , I have had another problem.
I downloaded the ADB Drivers but I can't install them.
When the phone is on (I activated USB debugging as well) I can get ADB to work on my Computer.
I run the CMD Shell and input "adb devices" and the smartphone is recognised automatically, however when I switch off the xz1c and press volume down and plug it to the PC to activate the "FLASH MODE", the phone isn't recognised at all.
I went to "Device Manager" and saw "Android" with a yellow exclamation point next to it so I clicked and selected Update Drivers.
I chose the folder where I unzipped the one you asked me to download and selected the subfolders.
Once proceeded, I got a negative response from Windows saying that" Windows could not find the drivers for your device".
So I am stuck here and I can't use newflasher at all.
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unotretresette said:
This is the most complete answer I could ever receive.
Unfortunately , I have had another problem.
I downloaded the ADB Drivers but I can't install them.
When the phone is on (I activated USB debugging as well) I can get ADB to work on my Computer.
I run the CMD Shell and input "adb devices" and the smartphone is recognised automatically, however when I switch off the xz1c and press volume down and plug it to the PC to activate the "FLASH MODE", the phone isn't recognised at all.
I went to "Device Manager" and saw "Android" with a yellow exclamation point next to it so I clicked and selected Update Drivers.
I chose the folder where I unzipped the one you asked me to download and selected the subfolders.
Once proceeded, I got a negative response from Windows saying that" no drivers have been found".
So I am stuck here and I can't use newflasher at all.
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You could download and install flashtool. Although you cannot use flashtool to flash your XZ1c, once it's installed there is a 'Drivers' folder in it, inside that is a very handy .exe that installs all the drivers you need for flashing and ADB.
Otherwise a quick search found this
Edit: I don't think you have to hold the volume down to use newflasher. All I did was turn the phone off, plug it in, start newflasher.
Didgesteve said:
You could download and install flashtool. Although you cannot use flashtool to flash your XZ1c, once it's installed there is a 'Drivers' folder in it, inside that is a very handy .exe that installs all the drivers you need for flashing and ADB.
Otherwise a quick search found this
Edit: I don't think you have to hold the volume down to use newflasher. All I did was turn the phone off, plug it in, start newflasher.
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I am using Windows 10 64bit and I get this error from newflasher :
No usb device with vid:0x0fce pid:0xb00b
unotretresette said:
I am using Windows 10 64bit and I get this error from newflasher :
No usb device with vid:0x0fce pid:0xb00b
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If you are using Windows 10 then the drivers won't have installed properly.
You need to hold 'shift' while restarting the machine. Then when it starts in safe mode, look for 'disable driver signatures' or something like that, in the advanced menu.
Then try installing the drivers again.
Didgesteve said:
If you are using Windows 10 then the drivers won't have installed properly.
You need to hold 'shift' while restarting the machine. Then when it starts in safe mode, look for 'disable driver signatures' or something like that, in the advanced menu.
Then try installing the drivers again.
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I did it already and I have installed the drivers.
I see the same error ....
unotretresette said:
I did it already and I have installed the drivers.
I see the same error ....
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If you open device manager on the PC and then open up USB devices, you should see the phone listed, with a warning.
Update the drivers in the USB section with the ones you downloaded from Sony, just point to the unpacked folder, you don't need to open any of the folders, it should work with the sa0117adb.inf file.
This is while your phone is turned off and connected, not turned on.
Didgesteve said:
If you open device manager on the PC and then open up USB devices, you should see the phone listed, with a warning.
Update the drivers in the USB section with the ones you downloaded from Sony, just point to the unpacked folder, you don't need to open any of the folders, it should work with the sa0117adb.inf file.
This is while your phone is turned off and connected, not turned on.
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When I connect my phone in FLASH MODE and I check Devices Manager, I see "android" with the warning....
I try to select the drivers I downloaded but windows says that the drivers aren't found for this devices.....
I did everything possible !
unotretresette said:
When I connect my phone in FLASH MODE and I check Devices Manager, I see "android" with the warning....
I try to select the drivers I downloaded but windows says that the drivers aren't found for this devices.....
I did everything possible !
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Did you install the drivers from flashtool drivers folder?
Edit: in safe mode..
Didgesteve said:
Did you install the drivers from flashtool drivers folder?
Edit: in safe mode..
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I did but i get always the same errors:crying:
unotretresette said:
I did but i get always the same errors:crying:
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when you started the flashtool drivers update, which drivers did you pick?
Didgesteve said:
when you started the flashtool drivers update, which drivers did you pick?
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I installed flash mode and fastboot drivers.
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unotretresette said:
I installed flash mode and fastboot drivers.
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Perhaps this Reddit guide can help you
Didgesteve said:
Perhaps this Reddit guide can help you
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I read the guide but these steps are exactly the ones I followed already.
I'm very unlucky.
Probably something I did in the past or my OS doesn't allow me to do what I wanna do.
I try the last option with my wife's laptop with Windows 7.
If it doesn't work, I'll wait for the update to come naturally which will probably take some months [emoji854]
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unotretresette said:
I read the guide but these steps are exactly the ones I followed already.
I'm very unlucky.
Probably something I did in the past or my OS doesn't allow me to do what I wanna do.
I try the last option with my wife's laptop with Windows 7.
If it doesn't work, I'll wait for the update to come naturally which will probably take some months [emoji854]
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Did you enable USB debug in the developer options?
I have a problem with a Sony xz3 h8416 stock rom boot loader locked, with android 10, after the update to 10, I have some issues phone keeps restarting with sim card inserted, same thing when I connect it to PC. I want to downgrade it to android 9 but I get an error when I try to flash ftf file with flashtool 0.9.23,
" ERROR NULL"
"Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled."
And when I try to enter flashmode I get an error on flashtool:
"Device connected with USB debugging off"
But I've activated USB debugging.
Can you help me please?
Adutz1 said:
I have a problem with a Sony xz3 h8416 stock rom boot loader locked, with android 10, after the update to 10, I have some issues phone keeps restarting with sim card inserted, same thing when I connect it to PC. I want to downgrade it to android 9 but I get an error when I try to flash ftf file with flashtool 0.9.23,
" ERROR NULL"
"Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled."
And when I try to enter flashmode I get an error on flashtool:
"Device connected with USB debugging off"
But I've activated USB debugging.
Can you help me please?
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Try newflasher and a firmware from xperifirm.
MartinX3 said:
Try newflasher and a firmware from xperifirm.
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I can't find android 9 on xperifirm app...only android 9. I've downloaded a ftf android 9 file but I can't flash it with newflasher...can you help me please?
Adutz1 said:
I can't find android 9 on xperifirm app...only android 9. I've downloaded a ftf android 9 file but I can't flash it with newflasher...can you help me please?
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Damn, yes, that's true.
Did you try Emma from Sony Developer World?
I've managed to downgrade to android 9 with flashtool 0.9.28, but now wifi is not working, this is so annoying.
And also I've lost imei