[Q] Computer fails trying to unlock bootloader of R800i - Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I'm trying to unlock the bootloader of my R800i, and every time I plug it into my computer while holding the search button on the phone, the "Point to drivers" window doesn't pop up on my computer.
I've followed everything on Sony Mobile's site, my R800i says bootloader unlockable Yes in the service menu.
Baseband is -56 version
Build number is 4.0.2.A.0.42.
I've got the Android SDK, the modified winusb.inf file, and google USB Rev. 4.
My computer is using Windows 8 Consumer Preview if that means anything.
I've tried searching google and here on xda, but I can't seem to find a thread about the computer failing in the unlock BL process.
Is it operator error (probably), or is it something else?

Install flashtool from here.
Once it's installed, go to the Drivers folder (I think that's what it's called) and install the exe file in there. Then just select the drivers in the list for R800, ADB and fastboot.
It should install them automatically.
EDIT: I do remember seeing something about Windows 8 compatibility issues but I can't seem to find it now and I can't quite remember what wasn't compatible :/

Alrighty, thanks. Will do when I get the chance this afternoon
EDIT: I just installed flashtool, installed the drivers you specified, and it says that everything is fine. However, when I plug my phone into my computer red text comes up in flashtool saying "ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device." and that I can find them in the drivers folder of flashtool.
Not sure what's going wrong here, so any help is really appreciated!

Ok, I think I have it figured out, but I'm only running on a hunch; do I have to be on version 2.3.3? My play is on the latest 2.3.4 release.

You shouldn't have any type of problem with 2.3.4.
If you entered "fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version" and you still got no response then you still have a driver problem.

I had the exact same problem!
Its because Windows 8 doesnt install unsigned drivers as its still in Beta.
I had to re-install Windows 7 on my Computer, which took forever, so my advice is use a different Computer to do it. Saves the hassle of Installing Windows 7
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

Ahhh thank you so much AwaisKhan!

TFEDSDB said:
Ahhh thank you so much AwaisKhan!
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Your welcome!
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[Q] Problem with fastboot drivers on windows 7

The title says it all, well most of it. heres the problem:
I want to unlock the bootloader on my Xperia Play, I've tried many different ways to actually get fastboot to detect my phone I installed various drivers for S1 Semcboot but no luck, I also tried installing seus, uninstalling the drivers and letting seus re-install the s1 semcboot drivers but still no luck Ive been at it for a whole day... How can I get fastboot on windows 7 to detect my xperia play which is 100% bootloader unlockable...?
NOTE: The blue power led turns on when I hold search and connect the phone, the computer detects the phone but fastboot doesn't.
I have also tried lollylosts thread for drivers and stuff...
Any help would be appreciated please...
The usb driver file is here
its direct link, should work.
Thankyou but how am I supposed to use that driver?, windows 7 doesnt let me install drivers it only lets me update drivers when i try to update it doesnt install ...
Manny- said:
Thankyou but how am I supposed to use that driver?, windows 7 doesnt let me install drivers it only lets me update drivers when i try to update it doesnt install ...
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Haven't really used Windows for a while but I think you can uninstall then reinstall drivers through device manager
I know you can, I've tried selecting many drivers by browsing and locating the folders but it just wont install...
Which fastboot command are you using?
Manny- said:
Thankyou but how am I supposed to use that driver?, windows 7 doesnt let me install drivers it only lets me update drivers when i try to update it doesnt install ...
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I tried it, my device was detected but fastboot didnt pick the device up its driving my nuts I have no idea what I'm doing wrong
@Michealtbh
I tried this: fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version and also this: fastboot.exe devices, they dont work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23692459
Maybe the files linked in this thread will help you, worth a shot.
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Thanks but made no difference, windows 7 detects the device but fastboot doesn't. :/
ch3mn3y said:
The usb driver file is here
its direct link, should work.
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I still dont get how to install this driver...
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think you manually point to the drivers when your computer says that it doesn't recognise the device. Can't really remember how I installed them lol.
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Manny- said:
Thanks but made no difference, windows 7 detects the device but fastboot doesn't. :/
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maybe you are using an outdated version of fastboot.exe? Have you tried pressing back key on boot or the volume down key? Have you seen your LED indicator turn or blink blue? Have you used tools or apps that can boot you into fastboot mode? are you rooted already? Have you tried following the Sony Ericsson guide on unlocking bootloader? If you followed this correctly especially downloading the right JAVA and latest Android SDK which includes the ADB drivers, then there will be no problems. Rooting and unlocking bootloader is the easiest part in my opinion when modding your Xplay. The hardest part for me was recovering from an almost bricked phone
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
anbu187 said:
maybe you are using an outdated version of fastboot.exe? Have you tried pressing back key on boot or the volume down key? Have you seen your LED indicator turn or blink blue? Have you used tools or apps that can boot you into fastboot mode? are you rooted already? Have you tried following the Sony Ericsson guide on unlocking bootloader? If you followed this correctly especially downloading the right JAVA and latest Android SDK which includes the ADB drivers, then there will be no problems. Rooting and unlocking bootloader is the easiest part in my opinion when modding your Xplay. The hardest part for me was recovering from an almost bricked phone
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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I tried the latest version and others...[1] Yes, I have tried pressing them everythings works as normal.. [2] Yes the LED turns blue doesnt blink though [3] No I havent tried any maybe you could point me in the right direction? [4] The device is rooted, yes [5] Yes I have followed the guide.. [6] and I have installed java and adb and drivers but its on another drive..
Manny- said:
I tried the latest version and others...[1] Yes, I have tried pressing them everythings works as normal.. [2] Yes the LED turns blue doesnt blink though [3] No I havent tried any maybe you could point me in the right direction? [4] The device is rooted, yes [5] Yes I have followed the guide.. [6] and I have installed java and adb and drivers but its on another drive..
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check device manager in control panel and check if ADB driver is showing if not, try reinstalling those java and adroid sdk packages again in C:\
btw latest version puts fastboot.exe in android-platform tools folder
If you are still having trouble installing the fastboot drivers and you are using Windows 7 64bit, try the following link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554805
I had the same problem, but I could fix it by simply adding some lines into the .inf-file.
yesterday i had the same problem hen i tried to boot doomkernel v11. I use this drivers:
http://www.mediafire.com/?1jqvtofgc13figr
and it works (for me)
Thankyou everyone for your help, I will give what you all said a go and will report back here if it worked or not
oh btw @janitory Im using x32 (x86)
EDIT: also I get this error when Im installing the SDK on C:/ "Stopping ADB server failed (code -1)." does that make a difference?
hey guys having the same problem here i have xperia play screen stopped responding on sunday
i tried repairing via the sony tool got modified software error spent most of yesterday dismantling the phone putting back together reinstalling stock firmware turned out i needed to delete the bootloader key to repair done that via blagus and flash tool repaired phone but no joy
turn on phone today and its working again but now i need to unlock the bootloader again ive done all the steps on the sony site but at the getver part it just shows waiting for phone so im stuck at the moment unless one of you guys can help im on win7 32bit also but was able to use fast boot to flash custom kernels etc before today
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i uninstalled the phone in device manager it gave me the option to delete the driver file too i did this reconected the phone it installed and worked first time
Still no luck guys, anyone got a link to a full step by step guide to unlock the bootloader on xperia play using windows 7 x32 (x86) because I'm almost fed up of this
EDIT: Ive deleted the drivers installed loads of other drivers i.e. .inf or whatever files lol still nothing ... I mean what on earth could I be doing wrong

R800i Issues with USB Driver and Bootloader!

Hi Guys,
Any help would be great! i do have google talk if anyone is willing to help me out!
My R800i Is rooted and has a version of recovery but not sure which version, i am wanting to update my phone with a better kernel and rom since the current one i have installed is giving me issues ( not being able to receive incoming calls for example )
Another problem is i reformatted the phone since i was having issues with receiving calls but now when i connect my phone to ANY computer via the USB cable the computer trys to install MTP or MSC driver ( depends on which connection type i select ) the Installer fails and i cant even take any files off my phone.
Provided details below. i want to somehow get into the current bootloader and install the ROM thats on my SD card! i do have flashtool installed and Android tool SDK installed but still no success in phone wanting to talk to my laptop.
I am running windows 7 64 bit. i am starting to think the phone is belond repair since i cant get any software to work between the phone and computer.
does anyone know what buttons i need to push on the Xperia Play to enter into the boot loader, i have tried pressing the back button and search button on phone boot but nothing happens apart from the phone starts up normally.
would a factory reset delete the boot loader and other config-ed software off the phone is this why i cant enter the boot loader or am i not pressing the right buttons on boot.
Any help would be really appreciated!
IMEI:
357302043579712
IMEI Software Verson
49
Available Speech Codecs
HR, FR, EFR, AMR_HR, AMR_FR
Working Bands
GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS_BC1, UMTS_BC8
Rooting Status Bootloader Unlocked Allowed: Yes
Phone Software Version
1245-8821_4.0.1.A.0.283
S1 Boot Version
1241-3656 R9A021
EST Software Version
1242.5099_10
Android Version
2.3.4
Baseband Version
8x55A-AAABQMAZM-203028A-49
Kernel Version
2.6.32.9-perf
Build Number
4.0.1.A.0.283
If you want to change the kernel you must unlock your bootloader. If your Xperia Play is a SIM free one, you can do it for free in this link: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
For SIM locked devices I think you must find another ways to do it. There are some online sites that unlock bootloader to SIM locked devices for a fee.
Once you have unlocked your bootloader, turn off the phone, hold on the search button, plug the USB cable in the computer, release the search button (power button LED will be blue) and install this driver: http://drivers.softpedia.com/progDownload/Google-USB-Driver-Revision4-Download-139077.html
Now you are ready to flash any kernel you want with Flashtool or any other app.
Thanks for the information, i have already done this, i payed £25 for a guy on this forum to unlock my phone to any network. i'll give this a try and get back to you, problem is the phone doesn't like to talk to my laptop via USB cable keeps on failing to install the drivers..
Thanks for quick response.
PsychoShaft said:
Thanks for the information, i have already done this, i payed £25 for a guy on this forum to unlock my phone to any network. i'll give this a try and get back to you, problem is the phone doesn't like to talk to my laptop via USB cable keeps on failing to install the drivers..
Thanks for quick response.
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I have tried what you said but having problems with connecting my phone to my Windows 7 Laptop!
Check your device manager. The fastest way to open it is running this command: devmgmt.msc
There must be some kind of Android device while your phone is connected in fastboot mode. If you see it, update its driver with the Google USB driver v4 pointing at the folder path with the uncompressed files.
jcarbox said:
Check your device manager. The fastest way to open it is running this command: devmgmt.msc
There must be some kind of Android device while your phone is connected in fastboot mode. If you see it, update its driver with the Google USB driver v4 pointing at the folder path with the uncompressed files.
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Hi I tried what you said, i Turned off my phone and holded the search button and turned it back on, the light went blue and the computer popped up trying to install fast boot i point to the SDK folder to update the driver but it fails.
do you have google talk might be easier on there to talk! cheers!
I'm not using gtalk atm. Sorry.
Be sure the driver you downloaded is named usb_driver_rev4.zip: http://drivers.softpedia.com/dyn-postdownload.php?p=139077&t=4&i=1
If Windows doesn't detects any driver in that uncompressed folder, you can choose to select the device from a list, point to that folder and force to install the driver. It's named something like Android ADB Interface.
jcarbox said:
I'm not using gtalk atm. Sorry.
Be sure the driver you downloaded is named usb_driver_rev4.zip: http://drivers.softpedia.com/dyn-postdownload.php?p=139077&t=4&i=1
If Windows doesn't detects any driver in that uncompressed folder, you can choose to select the device from a list, point to that folder and force to install the driver. It's named something like Android ADB Interface.
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Thanks for the download link, i going to try this in a bit and get back to you! thanks for the support guys! :good:
Just tried, i put my phone into Media Transfer Mode.. my computer tried to install the MTP usb device and i directed the installation to the driver you linked..
Update Driver Software says: the best driver software for your device is already installed MTP USB DEVICE, there is a small yellow triangle on the icon and in MTP USB Device Properties it says: This device cannot start. (Code 10)
i need someone to Teamviewer with me, for the record i don't have the Sony Ericsson software installed on my Computer because that still wont install the drivers for my phone, i also know its not needed for installing new kernel and roms.
i tried connecting this phone to a bunch of pcs including my friends and it still fails to install any drivers!!! i think i am just going to bin this phone! i have had enough (
You must install that driver when you plug the phone in fastboot mode. It shouldn't work in any other case. In other words, when you plug your Xperia Play being powered on and Android is running it needs one driver, and when you boot it in fastboot mode you need other driver.
Please, install the driver following the steps previously posted with your phone in fastboot mode (blue LED).
Hello, i put my phone into fastboot mode, my device manager shows 1 device not installed S1Boot Fastboot, i right click go to properties and click update driver...
then i browse my computer for driver software i point the location to usb_driver_rev4\usb_driver and it says: Windows was unable to install your s1Boot fastboot!
Ok, let's see...
Try to update the driver using the "choose from a list" option to force the installation, point to the driver folder and select "Android ADB Interface" from the list. If Windows shows a warning message don't worry about it and go ahead.
i tryed this and its not wanting to work (
Sorry to hear that because I don't have any more ideas for your problem.
Maybe you may spend some minutes searching in the forum to find some detail that can help you.
i need someone with teamviewer to help me go though the setup process again, if anyone is willing to get my phone working i will happy pay them some money!
Thanks Jcarbox for all your support!
Regards
Paul
I just check the Windows device manager with my phone plugged in bootloader mode and it appears as Android Bootloader Interface, so this is the device you must choose from the list when you install the driver.
Hope this helps you.
thanks for the help, to bad my phone isnt having any of it.. just going to buy another phone (
This may work
PsychoShaft said:
thanks for the help, to bad my phone isnt having any of it.. just going to buy another phone (
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hi PsychoShaft,
I had similar problems. I don't know how to fix it permanently. but i do this to make it work for some time.First, download flashtool and install it.Open your device manager and select view->show hidden drivers.Then, delete all your drivers related to xperia play. like the adb interface, semc flash ,etc. All of them in all categories. then reboot your computer into safe mode with administrator and connect your device with flashtool running in your windows in safe mode. then the flashtool will indicate that you don't have the drivers. then,open the drivers folder in flashtool and use the setup to install arc-play-...,flashmode drivers and fastboot mode drivers.then after the installation is over windows will ask you to reboot.now reboot with your mobile connected. after boot windows will automatically install the drivers. then unplug your phone and turn off it and connect in flash/fastboot mode.it will automatically install drivers.wait for windows to say drivers installed successfully or installation failed. don't unplug it in the middle of the process then you will have to start from first.sometimes it will not work in the first time ,then reboot into safe mode and try again installing the drivers and rebooting into safe mode itself and connecting your device.at one point of time flashtool will say your device is connected in flas/fastboot mode.then continue with flashing
Gladwin.
Thanks for the support guys i managed to solve the issue!
^^^^ Glad i could help
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[Q] unlock bootloader for xpeia arc

hi all............i followed the instructions in sony mobile unlock instructions page............but as per STEP# 13
On your computer, you will be asked for drivers. Point to the usb_driver folder where you placed the android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android Boot loader Interface-file.
AM not able to find this file in the USB DRIVER folder............can you help me please?
Thanks
Vipin
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vipinrahul said:
hi all............i followed the instructions in sony mobile unlock instructions page............but as per STEP# 13
On your computer, you will be asked for drivers. Point to the usb_driver folder where you placed the android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android Boot loader Interface-file.
AM not able to find this file in the USB DRIVER folder............can you help me please?
Thanks
Vipin
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http://www.multiupload.com/0XZV1LXRVA
There you go.
Extract the files and when you are asked point the folder containing the driver. I say it again,, the FOLDER not the file
am still not able to do it friend..........i even used device manager to update driver and when i point to the usb driver folder it says, file not found........
after installing SDK, did you install the "google usb driver package"?
yes i have installed the USB DRIVERS................but when updating i cannot find the bootloader file...........and even if point to that folder it says file not found.............
Well I just checked, I also do not have the *boot loader interface-file* in that directory.
try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087 its how I unlocked mine and doesn't call for step 13.
thank a lot friend............will let you know soon.........
Hi I'm having some problems unlocking BL. The driver is not being detected... moreover the cmd window says its waiting for the device... yet the device is connected in fastboot mode with blue led on!
I'm using win xp 32bit by the way. Please suggest a solution.. thanx
My phone is arc s.
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Try uninstalling and reinstalling your drivers. The drivers need to be installed twice. Once in Android and once in fastboot. Computer will auto detect and install when you plug your phone in, in both modes.
Success. Thanks. Is there any way to check bl status directly in phone?
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gpfnzl said:
Try uninstalling and reinstalling your drivers. The drivers need to be installed twice. Once in Android and once in fastboot. Computer will auto detect and install when you plug your phone in, in both modes.
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Prob I'm having is that my computer isn't auto detecting the driver. I don't get a prompt to select a path to the driver when I connect the phone in fastboot mode. If I add the commands specified by Sony in a command window the phone is connected, but when I enter 'fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY' I get the following-
Unlock phone requested
FAILED <remote oem unlock 0xFFFFFFFFFFFFF
I assume the driver isn't installed. I've tried adding it manually to the windows/inf folder. Any help would be much appreciated.

[Q] Fastboot driver problem

Hi, I have a huge problem and I don't know what to do anymore. I try to access fastboot mode on my Xperia Play, so I can flash ICS kernel, I did usual stuff, followed the guides, watches few videos on youtube, now I am stuck on part where I have to install drivers manually.
So basicly I go to device manager, select S1boot, update, select driver... And after I do that, every single time it says that Windows could not find driver software for your device.
I tried downloading many different drivers, I tried many combinations in pointing them like:
C:\Users\T-N-Z\Desktop\Fastboot\fastboot\Drivers\x64
or just
C:\Users\T-N-Z\Desktop\Fastboot\fastboot\Drivers\
etc..
I am on Windows 8 RTM Pro. I had similar issue in Windows 7, but it fixed itself randomly :/
I also installed Android SDK and Android USB drivers from it..
I tried installing fastboot driver with flashtool, but I believe it installs wrong driver, S1boot gets renamed to SEMCFLASH or something called like that, and after that my Xperia Play won't stay in fastboot mode, so I can't do anything.
Please help me out, what am I doing wrong? Thank you.
T-N-Z said:
Hi, I have a huge problem and I don't know what to do anymore. I try to access fastboot mode on my Xperia Play, so I can flash ICS kernel, I did usual stuff, followed the guides, watches few videos on youtube, now I am stuck on part where I have to install drivers manually.
So basicly I go to device manager, select S1boot, update, select driver... And after I do that, every single time it says that Windows could not find driver software for your device.
I tried downloading many different drivers, I tried many combinations in pointing them like:
C:\Users\T-N-Z\Desktop\Fastboot\fastboot\Drivers\x64
or just
C:\Users\T-N-Z\Desktop\Fastboot\fastboot\Drivers\
etc..
I am on Windows 8 RTM Pro. I had similar issue in Windows 7, but it fixed itself randomly :/
I also installed Android SDK and Android USB drivers from it..
I tried installing fastboot driver with flashtool, but I believe it installs wrong driver, S1boot gets renamed to SEMCFLASH or something called like that, and after that my Xperia Play won't stay in fastboot mode, so I can't do anything.
Please help me out, what am I doing wrong? Thank you.
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Click the link in my signature go to the unlock boot loader guide download Adb fastboot package.
Device manager
Right click
Update driver
I will choose
Install driver manually
all devices
Have disk/ browse
X86/X64 /usbwin.inf
Next
Please note you may need to disable driver signature enforcement. Google it
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Ok, I have disabled driver thingie on Windows 8 and installed your package files. Now drivers says that I have Android ADB interface, but... When I boot into fastboot mode, after some time it just turns offs and phone starts charging process.
Maybe it needs to be fully charged or something before I can do anything or what?
It just started working for no reason again... Don't know what I've done differently this time but it works now. Thanks for help.

[Q] Unrecognized Device only in hboot/fastboot

Let me say beforehand that I am a lifetime lurker. I would not be posting here if I hadn't already spent at least two days scouring the web for an answer.
My HTC Desire HD cannot connect to HTC Sync, but it can connect as a storage device, and can be seen by adb. Whenever it connects while in hboot/fastboot, it will flicker "USB" a few times before Windows tell me it's not recognized (Device failed enumeration code 43). This includes using the RUU wizard from HTC. That will just make it stick on "RUU" in the bootloader.
I have tried every driver download suggested on this site. I have switched USB cables three times (all htc cables). I have used two seperate computers (Windows 8 and Windows 8.1).
I'll admit I'm a nooby specifically to Androids. All I want to do is flash new ROMs/root my device. As far as I know this is step one, and I can't go any further until I've unlocked my bootloader.
EDIT: SOLVED
HTC Desire HD drivers really hates Windows 8 and 8.1. Installed Windows 7 32-bit and it worked just fine.
That error can be a pain in the ass. I have it as well. I believe disabling griver signature enforcement in win8 (it's your OS, isn't it?) should allow installing adb drivers, but I was too lazy to check it. As a workaround I instead flash the boot.img in bootloader by putting it to PD98IMG.zip
I can upload you a template, leave the txt in it and replace the boot.img with your desired one, choose store (none) compression level, then put the zip directly (don't use folders) in sd card
EDIT: I didn't fully read your post before. If you don't have S-OFF most probably you can't get away without adb drivers..
Turned off device signing. No effect.
Have you tried now manually installing drivers in device manager while the phone is in unrecognized state? Does it still say the drivers are incompatible?
If your OS is 64bit, you need these http://d-h.st/23V
I have those drivers. I installed them manually. I tried the updating the drivers through device manager and pointing them directly to the drivers folder I need, and Windows is insistent that not having ANY drivers installed is the best driver to have installed for my device.
I am getting a pop up saying that the device is failing to to start. It's not like other usb devices I might have plugged in and they just sit there in at least their correct category in device manager.
The part that ticks me off most, is that this exact problem on this exact model has been solved on three different forums, and each time the OP just said "nvm I fixed it" and never even bothered to explain how for the rest of us.
It's really hard not to curse right now.
in device manager update dialog goto
browse my computer --> let me pick --> have disk --> choose the .inf from the drivers path.
Ya, I had tried that too. None of them will work. It says the file I chose doesn't have compatible software for my device.
Once again, this only happens in the hboot/fastboot/RUU. Once the phone has loaded the OS it works totally completely fine, save for HTC Sync not seeing the phone and vice versa. I don't understand why some drivers would only work sometimes unless something is wrong with my bootloader, and if so, how do i fix it?
have you tried un-installing HTC SYNC?
SuperMechaCow said:
Once again, this only happens in the hboot/fastboot/RUU. Once the phone has loaded the OS it works totally completely fine, save for HTC Sync not seeing the phone and vice versa. I don't understand why some drivers would only work sometimes unless something is wrong with my bootloader, and if so, how do i fix it?
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Nothing is wrong with your phone, same thing happens to me, I just thought disabling driver signing should fix it, like I said I was too lazy to check it since I found workaround for my needs.
TheJokah said:
have you tried un-installing HTC SYNC?
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It is currently uninstalled.
@smoger:
I would try your workaround, but I' m not sure where to obtain the boot image I need. Also, I thought you could only change the S-Off if your bootloader was unlocked anyways?
Power down DHD and connect it to PC. I realized, my win7 was installing drivers, while phone was off.
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ammo12 said:
Power down DHD and connect it to PC. I realized, my win7 was installing drivers, while phone was off.
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It appears to be the same device/drivers when powered off or when in the Android environment. While in the bootloader, it shows as an unknown device.
I also noticed that only when I am trying to update via RUU, it says instead "Device Descriptor Request Failed"
SuperMechaCow said:
@smoger:
I would try your workaround, but I' m not sure where to obtain the boot image I need.
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The boot.img is in the ROM-zip-file packed. But I think, if its a RUU it is called PD98...img
Try this, I know its from Samsung, but this installs fastboot drivers and drivers used for ADB access
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vqfuv8fifmrkkxt/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.zip
For the set of Google Drivers, go here too http://d-h.st/23V
My drivers list does not show the Google or HTC drivers like yours does after installing all the things in your links. In fact, that's the fourth time I've downloaded those Google/HTC Win7 64x drivers from people around the web. They are not in my drivers list after installing them via the INF files. I must be doing something wrong.
SuperMechaCow said:
My drivers list does not show the Google or HTC drivers like yours does after installing all the things in your links. In fact, that's the fourth time I've downloaded those Google/HTC Win7 64x drivers from people around the web. They are not in my drivers list after installing them via the INF files. I must be doing something wrong.
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Did you browse to the folder where the manual driver files reside?
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SuperMechaCow said:
Ya, I had tried that too. None of them will work. It says the file I chose doesn't have compatible software for my device.
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SuperMechaCow said:
I have those drivers. I installed them manually. I tried the updating the drivers through device manager and pointing them directly to the drivers folder I need, and Windows is insistent that not having ANY drivers installed is the best driver to have installed for my device.
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To be exact I have:
Tried HTC Sync
Tried HTC Drivers Installer
Tried to Automatically search for drivers
Tried to install drivers by using the inf Install option
Tried to manually select drivers by pointing to the folder the Win7 64x drivers were placed
Tried to manually install by picking out the exact inf files
Tried to install from device drivers list, were they were not listed
Tried these steps with driver signing turned off
Tried all of these steps with another PC
I still think the issue is related to the fact that it only has problems in the bootloader menu
Ok, like u know I had this issue. Now I randomly managed to fix it when I needed adb drivers for my new toy (Sanei tablet for 40$ lol)
The mistake I was making is that I was trying to install the drivers while device was in fastboot, but apparently you can get away with casual "My HTC" drivers which can be installed when DHD is booted into Android. It looks likethe phone is not being detected from bootloader (it doesn't like any of the drivers I had tried), but I can fully use ADB while it's in recovery or starting/trying to boot OS, so it should be enough for rooting/unlocking bootloader.
I remember with HTC Wildfire I had drivers package with seperate drivers for Android and fastboot, so I had to install different driver after rebooting to fastboot, but with these new drivers and win8 it doesn't work out this way.
Solved. Used Windows 7 32-bit. Windows 8.1 was the culprit.
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SuperMechaCow said:
Solved. Used Windows 7 32-bit. Windows 8.1 was the culprit.
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I am facing the same problem and I too have tried different methods like you did. Am using Windows 8.
Gotta try on Windows 7. Shall update if that solves my problem too.

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