Any1 know how to get the R800x (Xperia PLAY) on verizon into MTP mode for PC companion to pick it up?
I seen some stuff to get it into modem Diag mode using adb shell, but i haven't found anything for MTP mode.
I have also tried installing various apks from the generic r800i, including the settings.apk... no go
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Any1 know how to get the R800x (Xperia PLAY) on verizon into MTP mode for PC companion to pick it up?
I seen some stuff to get it into modem Diag mode using adb shell, but i haven't found anything for MTP mode.
I have also tried installing various apks from the generic r800i, including the settings.apk... no go
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Good luck, it's not part of the r800x firmware, just like xloud, bravia engine, etc.
Why do you need to get it into MTP??
I think i deleted also my mtpAPP, I downloaded one from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036249 but it's not working well, I want to make sure if the mtp there is for r800i .368fw..
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Good luck, it's not part of the r800x firmware, just like xloud, bravia engine, etc.
Why do you need to get it into MTP??
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With SE PC Companion to load any system updates you need the phone to be in MTP mode.
That said, OP even if you did find a way to get MTP mode you can't do system updates to the R800x with PC Companion, it uses a different firmware than any of the "regular" Xperia Play's. If you root your device and install a different system (as seen in the Dev forum) then that might work, but thats about the only way.
r800x xperia play does not have mtp mode
Is there some way in which Verizon has not crippled this phone? Do they do the same with all the Android devices they snatch?
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Is there some way in which Verizon has not crippled this phone? Do they do the same with all the Android devices they snatch?
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Being with VZW for 5 years, they cripple EVERY phone, not just Android. I love the service, but the control/crippling is annoying.
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hello people, i'm new in android system and i do need help my device it's not recognized in MTP mode it keeps me saying to upgrade the semc drivers in windows XP ??? because i need to upgrade to the latest firmware and start palying (root the device etc.) can somebody please help me ?? i've search google tried a lot off programs for drivers etc. nothing and because i usde to come here in the firts years for advices for mi PDA windows device (HP, HTC) you i've lost my email acount so i'm noot a kind of noob but now i'm stuck because of a stupid usb drivers i've seen that galaxy and some devices have this problem so every help is very much welcome keep on XDA
I think the sony ericsson site has them (download the PC Companion, I'm pretty sure it's part of that)
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Hi thanks for your advice but y've tried al !!! My problem is the semc usb drivers for windows XP... Cannot install?!?!'!'why? All advice welcome.
Thx
update: Ignore post, i was speaking out my *** next one has a link to the drivers for xp and up
have you tried this site:
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/w...eriaarcxperianeoxperiaplaydrivers?cc=gb&lc=en
Hi thx ive download the drivers extracted but when i conect in MTP mode i point the files nothing ! Do i need to put the files in some place? Sorry to be such a noob but android is a pain in the ***
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Hi thx ive download the drivers extracted but when i conect in MTP mode i point the files nothing ! Do i need to put the files in some place? Sorry to be such a noob but android is a pain in the ***
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Do the drivers work?
Now is the problem updating the firmware?
If that is the problem now, can somebody with an 800i help out, i have the 800x and we don't have such things as MTP
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Do the drivers work?
Now is the problem updating the firmware?
If that is the problem now, can somebody with an 800i help out, i have the 800x and we don't have such things as MTP
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Hi the problem still be the dam semc usb drivers for flashing the mobile only that because without them no way firmware upgrade even sharing files to se site...
fast_furious69 said:
Hi thx ive download the drivers extracted but when i conect in MTP mode i point the files nothing ! Do i need to put the files in some place? Sorry to be such a noob but android is a pain in the ***
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Extracted = installed? Cuz you need to install them on your pc.
Some people have had issues connecting in MTP mode. If you have installed the drivers then try to unmount the sdcard prior to connecting the phone to your pc.
Regards Dousan...
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have you tried this site:
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/w...eriaarcxperianeoxperiaplaydrivers?cc=gb&lc=en
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Hi download the package unziped when ask for the drivers i point the place but keeps saying device not found so still the same now I try restore XP to earlier date and see whay happen the girl that answer can you please tell what ypu do to conect in MTP mode? Thx
If you're talking about me, im a guy
R800x (american version on verizon wireless) doesn't have mtp
Did you try unistall the device (under device manager) and reinstalling it?
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Sorry man now it recognized like a camera dammm android drivers. Any suggestions?
@fast_forious69 i just reread your first post. If you just want root then you should use flashtool to flash the UK generic .184 FW. Then root with gingerbreak and then without doing anything else update OTA to the newest 4.0.A.2.368 (2.3.3). The only way to preserve root when updating is OTA.
Further more you won't be able to root the new firmware if you upgrade without doing the above, unless you also unlock you bootloader. If you just want root there's no need for that imo. You can can always unlock later if you want to do other mods like custom Rom/kernel etc.
Anyway download flashtool and extract it to your desktop. Then install the drivers that comes with the tool (ggsetup.exe). Then download the UK generic .184 FW, extract it and put it in the firmware folder that came with flashtool. Hit x10FlashTool.exe. In the window that opens press flash and choose your FW and then tick 'wipe data' and then ok and just follow the instructions. This will wipe all userdata on the phone apps, bookmarks, sms, saved games states etc.
If you're already on .145 or .184 (2.3.2) then just download gingerbreak and root and then strait after boot update OTA. (I take that you bootloader is locked otherwise don't do any official updates hence it will brick your phone).
Link for flashtool (use 0.2.9.1 beta):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Link for FW (.184):
http://www.multiupload.com/MDS10FFGTT
Link for gingerbreak (use version 1.20):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
Regards Dousan...
Hi first thx for your help. I think first I've to try putting xp recognize my Xperia not like a camera but like a mass storage drive I put the drivers from sony nada still same I need semc usb drivers so in that mode I can do upgrades from sony there are some new stuff for our mobile go to sony Ericsson and see the files xloud and new themes and other stuff.
All the best and thx again man ;-)
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If you're talking about me, im a guy
R800x (american version on verizon wireless) doesn't have mtp
Did you try unistall the device (under device manager) and reinstalling it?
Sent from my R800x using XDA App
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Sorry man it wanst for you but to another user before you :-o
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Hi first thx for your help. I think first I've to try putting xp recognize my Xperia not like a camera but like a mass storage drive I put the drivers from sony nada still same I need semc usb drivers so in that mode I can do upgrades from sony there are some new stuff for our mobile go to sony Ericsson and see the files xloud and new themes and other stuff.
All the best and thx again man ;-)
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Sorry man it wanst for you but to another user before you :-o
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Lol then it must be me. Well I'm a guy aswell...
Anyway mate you'll end up with the newest FW update if you follow my guide above (xLoud, themes etc. You won't loose warrenty for using flashtool on the other hand afaik you will when rooting or unlocking bootloader. That can be ereased by unrooting and locking again. Then nobody should know. Atleast i got my device serviced under warrenty that way
Either way you're welcome and you choose what you'll do. If you can't make pc companion work then you'll have the flashtool way to do it...
Regards Dousan...
Hi mate Dousan, i've read your advice but not sure if i'll try to do it the phone is about one month, i've try the firmware way with Pc compainon it says my phone is with the latest update firmware ?!?!?! 2.3.3 wich i confirm in the menu of the Xperia now i'm in a dilema if is really necessary to flash it with the tools you recomend and loose my info contacts, etc... because i cant update the damn phone with sony ericsson OTA backup ! it only backup the bookmarks !!! don't backup my contacts calendar etc.
i've even reinstall Windows XP nothing now is a digital camera (MTP mode) only works acess the phone in MSC mode so only acess the SD card, a bit weird this android phone i've talk with some other guys in another foruns they say windows 7 it's better but my money now is not enough to buy a new pc, just don't no what to do .... maybe take the mobile to the store a see what's better.
by the way is the new things good Xloud new themes etc. ?
thx mate
The xloud is cool, the speakers are nice, loud and crisp now. Good sound. About the themes.. Meh, I only se the background change really, it's not like cm7 theme chooser nor the one I know from HTC. There's some other stuff too, apps and small tweaks. Haven't really gone through the phone and compared.
Well the work lies in flashing with flashtool, then root and then OTA. For me it's no biggie, but then again I've flashed my phones for the last three years now and things has been more complex than this and also easier. All is relative and what is easy for me could be difficult for and vice versa
If you don't feel comfy about doing it then don't. Take it to a certified SE shop and let them do it for you.
Regards Dousan...
Ohh and always glad to help out where I can
Man you are a very good help and a good friend... If one day u come to portugal algarve i buy u a beer....B-)
Or maybe when i go to denmark we go to hard rock café and have a lager..... Eheheh
Hello all, I have the Xperia Play 4G from AT&T running 2.3.3 and was wondering if any other PLAY users are experiencing this issue. I am constantly getting a Force close issue, everything runs very laggy at times, my "gallery" app does work it crashes as soon as I run it, try to import a picture to a MMS, or watch a video on my Play. The only workaround to watch these videos is to use Astro file manager and manually go to the folder and click on the video file. When I run apps such as Yahoo! mail when updating the inbox it would just freeze, go black, then force close. My friend has the same phone on Verizon and is experiencing the same exact problem. Difference is the Play 4G uses the global SE version of 2.3.3 and Verizon uses stock 2.3.3. Does anyone have any ideas as to how to fix this or any suggestions? I want to use CM7 but there are a ton of issues from what I am reading for CM7 on the PLAY.
I think you might need to reset the phone, just make sure to back up your data
Is there anyway I can backup my apps and data? I can not find a root for this specific Xperia Play
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I think you might need to reset the phone, just make sure to back up your data
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Alright, so I just did it, and I'm still getting a ton of force close errors.
Sounds like you need to reflash your firmware, You can use flashtool and one of the various firmwares in the development section, or you can use SEUS to "repair" your current one.
By the way CM7 works great with GSM plays. It's the CDMA one having trouble. I'm not sure if CM7 is compatible with 4G plays though. Maybe you should ask in the CM7 thread. Either way you will need an unlocked bootloader to flash CM7.
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Sounds like you need to reflash your firmware, You can use flashtool and one of the various firmwares in the development section, or you can use SEUS to "repair" your current one.
By the way CM7 works great with GSM plays. It's the CDMA one having trouble. I'm not sure if CM7 is compatible with 4G plays though. Maybe you should ask in the CM7 thread. Either way you will need an unlocked bootloader to flash CM7.
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Ok, could you explain to me what you mean SEUS can repair my current firmware? How can I do that? Also, if I install CM7 on my play, what is wrong with it? I hear problems with vibration, touchpads, and volume buttons.I would love CM7 if I could get it to work flawlessly with everything else. To be honest, ill be happy to sacrifice the fake 4G speeds for 3G speeds as long as my Play on CM7 would work perfectly. I had CM7 on my Samsung Captivate I loved it.
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Ok, could you explain to me what you mean SEUS can repair my current firmware? How can I do that? Also, if I install CM7 on my play, what is wrong with it? I hear problems with vibration, touchpads, and volume buttons.I would love CM7 if I could get it to work flawlessly with everything else. To be honest, ill be happy to sacrifice the fake 4G speeds for 3G speeds as long as my Play on CM7 would work perfectly. I had CM7 on my Samsung Captivate I loved it.
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SEUS stands for Sony Ericsson update service. You can find more info on it here:
http://talk.sonyericsson.com/thread/1036
Afaik there is nothing wrong with CM7. I'm using it on my play now with no issues. The touchpads work great except they wont work with the EA games, the rest of the pad does though. i have no issues with the volume buttons or vibration
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SEUS stands for Sony Ericsson update service. You can find more info on it here:
Afaik there is nothing wrong with CM7. I'm using it on my play now with no issues. The touchpads work great except they wont work with the EA games, the rest of the pad does though. i have no issues with the volume buttons or vibration
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Ok I am trying to install CM7 now, I downloaded the latest nightly build (11/16) and im trying to use the wiki to install CM7 but I am stuck on the unlocking bootloader. I have the unlocking bootloader code from SE website, but I dont get this part:
You will need fastboot on the computer to unlock the bootloader of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. Follow the Android SDK guide, to get the fastboot shell on the computer.
On the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, open the Phone application & enter *#06#. This present the IMEI of the device; write it down, it will be needed later.
Power off the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play.
Press & hold the Search button while connecting the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play to the computer.
On the computer, open terminal and run the following command:
fastboot -i 0x0fce getvar version
NOTE: This step is to ensure the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is connected properly & the drivers setup properly. If you get <waiting for device>, something is not setup properly.
You have a carrier locked phone. You will have to pay to unlock the bootloader using something like omnius or setool. Only factory unlocked plays can unlock the bootloader using fastboot. A carrier locked one doesn't have fastboot enabled.
PM Alejandrissimo for details. He's noob friendly, walks you though the whole thing and unlocks it remotely using his own setool dongle. The cost covers credits needed to use the tool. He charges 24 usd and doesn't even turn a profit. That's your best bet.
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captain67 said:
You have a carrier locked phone. You will have to pay to unlock the bootloader using something like omnius or setool. Only factory unlocked plays can unlock the bootloader using fastboot. A carrier locked one doesn't have fastboot enabled.
PM Alejandrissimo for details. He's noob friendly, walks you though the whole thing and unlocks it remotely using his own setool dongle. The cost covers credits needed to use the tool. He charges 24 usd and doesn't even turn a profit. That's your best bet.
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Thanks but, no need for that. I actually managed to install the 2.3.4 update to my play now its R800a instead of R800at, I lost the "4G" to just 3G now but its exactly the same to be honest, this build is amazing and smooth. Plus I got Fifa 10 and playstation pocket is pre-installed and works in
Hi . I am using a xperia play r800a rogers and it says my boot loader can not be unlocked. is there a way around that for rooting my phone. Please help. I tired of loosing all my game data and would like to be able to use tititum backup.
Hi.
I rooted my play this morning using the information from the link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
If the utility doesn't do anything after it says "waiting for device" you might be missing some drivers.
To get the correct drivers installed on my pc I had to install Sony PC Companion first - make sure you opt to install the MTP drivers as well and it should be ok then.
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/
Hi camsurf,
From my experience, rooting and bootloader are entirely different. Essentially consider rooting to be 'admin rights' for your phone. You can run things you shouldn't be able to, etc, from within the 'Operating System'.
Bootloading is essentially changing the 'Operating System' entirely.
I've used SuperOneClick to root my device a few times. Very straightforward and easy to use. The only issue I've had is when I stupidly didn't enable USB Debugging in the settings.
Also your bootloader can be unlocked, but it requires payment to do so, and a little work from your end in most cases.
ok......
im runing version 2.3.4
build number 4.0.2.A.0.42 (does this matter)
make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device (whats this and where do i find them
chipowski, the link you game me does not work for r800a but thanks or the help.
To get the correct drivers installed on my pc I had to install Sony PC Companion first - make sure you opt to install the MTP drivers as well and it should be ok then.
I have PC companion already installed on my pc. should i uninstall it and then reinstall opting out on the mtp (?) drivers.
these are the pages i found.
thanks guys
how do i "thank" you guys where do i click
Hi,
Sorry didn't realise my model version is different - mine is the R800i.
I am on the same build and os as yours though if that's any use.
For the ADB driver I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510241
which says to download and install this:
http://junefabrics.com/android/download.php
I've just installed this and now on device manager I can see "Android ADB Interface" under "Android Phone".
If you do this I don't think you need to worry about the MTP stuff I mentioned before.
yay
ok i rooted my phone using this
zergrush
works great. but i have a couple of questions.
clockwork mod i cant get that for some reason. i tried to use rom manager but when i go to flash my phone it says not supported. nandroid i cant get that either. do i need that.
im using wotanserver if i need to restore my phone . is that correct.
thanks guys
hey guys, ive searched threw all the fourms and ive tried some many of the things ive read in them but i still cant seem to get anything to work? I have a Xperia Play R800X that has been rooted but the bootloader is still locked and i tried to update date to Sonys beta version of Ice Cream Sandwich and downloaded it but apparently is was the one for GSM and not CMDA and now my phone wont load past the Sony logo screen. the sony update servie didnt help and now i dont have a phone. Sorry for such a noob problem but im lost, anything might help, thanks in advance.
you need to flash a stock ftf with flashtool
try with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2127187&highlight=ftf [R800x/2.3.4] Stock ftf and Nan
im tring really hard not to sound dumb but i flash tool and the program it runs is called emma. Is that right? I thought your bootloader had to be unlocked to use flash tool
camaromanm6ss said:
im tring really hard not to sound dumb but i flash tool and the program it runs is called emma. Is that right? I thought your bootloader had to be unlocked to use flash tool
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No you can use flashtool on locked bootloader Emma is for xperia Arc and couple of others and for unlocked bootloaders. Follow this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486:good: will show you how to use flashtool:good:
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camaromanm6ss said:
hey guys, ive searched threw all the fourms and ive tried some many of the things ive read in them but i still cant seem to get anything to work? I have a Xperia Play R800X that has been rooted but the bootloader is still locked and i tried to update date to Sonys beta version of Ice Cream Sandwich and downloaded it but apparently is was the one for GSM and not CMDA and now my phone wont load past the Sony logo screen. the sony update servie didnt help and now i dont have a phone. Sorry for such a noob problem but im lost, anything might help, thanks in advance.
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your best option is PC Companion 2.1, go to support zone, then repair my phone, let it download the contents ( 10 -15 min) then choose your phone- then it will prompt to connect your phone (only connect at this stage - it will fix it this way
tommy
tommyforest123 said:
your best option is PC Companion 2.1, go to support zone, then repair my phone, let it download the contents ( 10 -15 min) then choose your phone- then it will prompt to connect your phone (only connect at this stage - it will fix it this way
tommy
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didnt work, it says that the Sony update engin doesnt have any software for my phone, that seems odd
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didnt work, it says that the Sony update engin doesnt have any software for my phone, that seems odd
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That's seem very strange alright. Did you get the error after you connected and selected the xperia play from the list - did it even start the download. It has options for a few different play models. Try with the other play models
Hey there, I have someone who locked themselves out of their Rogers Sony Xperia Arc and I'm trying to hard reset the device to remove the code and make the phone usable for them again.
Unfortunately as I've done my research it looks more and more like these branded phones can't be put in to fastboot mode so I can't unlock the bootloader. I've attempted to over ride the drivers, I've plugged the device in while off and held menu and I get a green/yellow LED indicator instead of the blue one I need, and have no access to the actual device itself when turned on due to the screen lock.
Can anyone help? I have the FastBoot folders and the USB drivers (x86 and x64) downloaded and ready to go as well as the key.
Flash a stock ftf or use the Update service, done.
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Flash a stock ftf or use the Update service, done.
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I can't access the recovery menu to put it in to download mode. I must apologize if I sound like I don't know what I'm doing. I've never dealt with a Sony device before. Most of my experience is Samsung with a little HTC.
Could you explain what you mean a little bit better? Maybe link a tutorial? I'd be much obliged.
L33t Masta said:
Could you explain what you mean a little bit better? Maybe link a tutorial? I'd be much obliged.
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The Flashtool, Updating, Unbricking & De-Branding:
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have Un-Locked your Bootloader DO NOT UPDATE Over The Air (O.T.A) or YOU WILL BRICK your Device. If you have Bricked then see THIS thread with how to Restore your Phone.
{RECOVER SOFT-brick}[2012 XPERIA's]Recover ALL 2012 XPERIAs from SOFT-brick
[Remote Support] Fully Repair Dead Xperias Arc/Neo/Play/X10/X8/W8/Mini/MiniPro ALL
The Flashtool is simply what it says on the tin, it's a tool that flashes Firmware to your device in a similar manner as SEUS or PC Companion does except the Flashtool requires .ftf files which can be downloaded from your devices General or Development forum. This is generally the preferred method for Repairing your Phone if SEUS or PC Companion aren't an option or you just prefer not to use them. You can also use the Flashtool to flash a Generic .ftf to your device which will remove any Operator Branding from your device.
This video by BlueChipJ explains the process of using the Flashtool...
...or you can use (specific Phones only) the Official Sony Flash Tool. See maxio1998's thread for more info - [TOOL]Official Sony Flash Tool | Unlocked Devices
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