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I understand how to flash a device as I've flashed the X10 a couple of times before but
I don't get how you are supposed to hold down the capacitive back button while flashing??
Like, I try it and it doesn't work...
Im trying to flash the ICS l28h firmware
U probably arent hitting the back button just rite. Try this method. Slide your finger up from the bottom of the phone across the white line and onto the button. Like a gesture swipe. Only stop and hold on the back button. Should work better. Hope that helps. Again I haven't actually flashed my ion yet so im unaware of the current procedure
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use vol-up for xperia ion
athris said:
use vol-up for xperia ion
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Thank you, both of you
Flashing Ion
Vol down = flashmode
Vol up = fastboot mode (Works oonly with unlocked bootloader and .img)
Vol down is the one you want to use for the flashtool and ICS firmware.
random, what is fast boot mode?
Fastboot
It's a flash tool that allows you to flash .img files to individual partitions.
My memory fails me, once the flashing is over should I disconnect my phone and reboot, or wait for it to do it by itself... its been sitting there for awhile. I tried to press the power putton a few times and it didnt work
if it says flashing complete just unplug and power on nomally
Recon Freak said:
if it says flashing complete just unplug and power on nomally
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Thank you, its booting on now. I can't believe I'm forgetting this. I guess its been a while
ICS is awesome
NEED HELP!!
I've tried this on my ZL.
I made a backup with TouchRecovery and save the home.apk.
After moving the downloaded home.apk and rebooting. I have a bootloop. It started into the bootanimation and stays there.
I couldn't turn off my ZL to load in flashmode.
what can i do?
Have u try to push a small yellow button at the back of ur phone(near ur sdcard)? This button will reset ur phone.
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butatx said:
Have u try to push a small yellow button at the back of ur phone(near ur sdcard)? This button will reset ur phone.
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tried yes, but the phone only reboot. But Recovery didnt't work
Could load into flashmode after emptying the battery to 0%. The Phone gone out an i could connect the zl in flashmode.
mpf37 said:
tried yes, but the phone only reboot. But Recovery didnt't work
Could load into flashmode after emptying the battery to 0%. The Phone gone out an i could connect the zl in flashmode.
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it's happening to me now...
so i should just wait until he battery runs out, then again turning it on using USBcable and vol up button, then flash the rom again?
In my case it works...
I dont know an other method
Have you tried the same mod?
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mpf37 said:
In my case it works...
I dont know an other method
Have you tried the same mod?
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i can't get into fastboot... only red LED lights up whennim pressing the vol up button and inserted the cable... damn i need help. hohoho
armedzerox said:
i can't get into fastboot... only red LED lights up whennim pressing the vol up button and inserted the cable... damn i need help. hohoho
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Open Flashtool or SUS an try flashmode (Vol-)
mpf37 said:
Open Flashtool or SUS an try flashmode (Vol-)
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i can't get it to work. i did insert the cable while holding the vol down button. the LED turned RED, just like it is when it was charging. the same thing happen if i holding the vol up button... flashtool didn't recognize my device though
armedzerox said:
i can't get it to work. i did insert the cable while holding the vol down button. the LED turned RED, just like it is when it was charging. the same thing happen if i holding the vol up button... flashtool didn't recognize my device though
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have you charged your zl a bit without turning on?
mpf37 said:
have you charged your zl a bit without turning on?
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yeah, around 5 minutes. i guess i need to let it charge for lil bit longer? 10 minutes enough?
armedzerox said:
yeah, around 5 minutes. i guess i need to let it charge for lil bit longer? 10 minutes enough?
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Do not know sorry
try it...
mpf37 said:
Do not know sorry
try it...
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Okay bro~~~ it's done. charge until the red LED goes off, pushed the power button, no screen display, hold vol up while inserting USB cable, and it worked great~ now im in avatar ROM, but it doesn't have xperia bravia settings... disappointing
Hi, I'd appreciate someone can help me. :fingers-crossed:
I have an AT&T Sony Xperia Ion that is not able to boot-up for some reason. It's been stuck in the Sony boot-up animation ever since I powered it down yesterday. The phone is rooted and the bootloader is locked. It has a Generic Jelly Bean 4.1.2 ROM.
Can anyone help me perform a factory reset using the hardware buttons, through a fastboot setting, or if not possible, then how do I get the phone to delete all its data and start fresh?
I really would appreciate your help! Thank you!
it'll be corrupted data somewhere if its done it for no reason. so you'll have to flash the firmware again with flashtool wiping data and cache etc in the top right tick boxes
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Ben36 said:
it'll be corrupted data somewhere if its done it for no reason. so you'll have to flash the firmware again with flashtool wiping data and cache etc in the top right tick boxes
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Hi Ben, do you know how will my phone be recognized by the computer if it's in a boot-loop? Is there a specific pattern I have to follow in order to have it set up for flashtool?
Thank you!
Ahem...first hit. And in a most unexpected place
Once it's powered off, you can flash a clean ftf using Flashtool. Flashtool will tell you to hold down the "back" button as you plug in the USB cable. Since the Ion's "back" button is a capacitive button, that won't achieve anything. On the Ion you need to hold down the "volume down" key instead.
ejstubbs said:
Ahem...first hit. And in a most unexpected place
Once it's powered off, you can flash a clean ftf using Flashtool. Flashtool will tell you to hold down the "back" button as you plug in the USB cable. Since the Ion's "back" button is a capacitive button, that won't achieve anything. On the Ion you need to hold down the "volume down" key instead.
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Hey, thanks for the info, but I didn't really ask how to power it off. I've already done that. I wanted to do a factory reset and couldn't find any button combination to do so.
Thanks for the flashtool information. I will try it tonight and let you know how it goes.
you can just use flashtool to wipe data i guess. but there's no button combination that I've heard to do so
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Hold power button and volume up button for a few second until 3 times vibrate appear
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UchihaDareNial said:
Hold power button and volume up button for a few second until 3 times vibrate appear
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That is a method proven to not work on countless occasions. All that combo does is restart the phone; by no means does it reset anything. After the phone vibrates three times, the phone will either stay off or boot normally.
vantt1 said:
That is a method proven to not work on countless occasions. All that combo does is restart the phone; by no means does it reset anything. After the phone vibrates three times, the phone will either stay off or boot normally.
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Power + Volume up (1 vibration) = Restart
Power + Volume up, held for some time(3 vibrations)=Shutdown
@bbonline - So after doing the latter, you can easily connect your phone in flash mode (green led)
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abcdjdj said:
Power + Volume up (1 vibration) = Restart
Power + Volume up, held for some time(3 vibrations)=Shutdown
@bbonline - So after doing the latter, you can easily connect your phone in flash mode (green led)
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Yes, and that's how you perform a factory reset on the Sony Xperia Ion if you've forgotten the pattern lock screen. You need to install something called "Flashtool". This program has the option to wipe data and cache when you flash the firmware. I used this method last night to successfully perform a factory data reset on the Xperia Ion.
I unlocked the bootloader of my Xperia ZL and changed the rom, but now, when I try to turn it on, the LED blink in the Red color three times and turn off. When I plug the charger and try to turn on the device, the SONY logo appears and the device reset, and stay trying to turn on. My device is a C6502 10.3.1.A.0.244 US. What I need to do to recovery the phone?
Try flashtool to flash the device
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Try flashtool to flash the device
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Yes, I tried, with flashtool, Sony PC Company, SUS, but anyone works. Rarely when I press Vol Up + Home and plug the device in the charger, he turn on but when unppluged, it turn off. And most of the time when I connect him to the charger, the device try to turn on, the sony logo appears but reset. I tried that with bootloader locked and unlocked.
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Yes, I tried, with flashtool, Sony PC Company, SUS, but anyone works. Rarely when I press Vol Up + Home and plug the device in the charger, he turn on but when unppluged, it turn off. And most of the time when I connect him to the charger, the device try to turn on, the sony logo appears but reset. I tried that with bootloader locked and unlocked.
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Volume up+Home??
Dude...Xperia ZL does not have hardware home button and when device doesnot turn on..there is no possiblity to pres home button.
In ZL we need to press volume down button and connect it to PC for flashing or updating OS...
unmaskedfalesh said:
Volume up+Home??
Dude...Xperia ZL does not have hardware home button and when device doesnot turn on..there is no possiblity to pres home button.
In ZL we need to press volume down button and connect it to PC for flashing or updating OS...
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Oh, I'm sorry! it's Volume Up + Power Button.
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Oh, I'm sorry! it's Volume Up + Power Button.
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No prob..
But did your problem got sought out?
Guys I need help. My SX Ion led is on red when I plug it on PC or in the wall but I can't turn it on. Every after 20 or 30 mins the Sony Logo pops out. But it only stops there, it will turn off again and show the Sony Logo again. Then after 1 min or 2, it goes back to that red led again. That's the cycle. I tried holding the Vol Down button while the Sony Logo is up but it won't enter the flash mode help guys.
Sorry for replying in my own thread, but guys. I REALLY NEED HELP, please.
ceethatjay said:
Sorry for replying in my own thread, but guys. I REALLY NEED HELP, please.
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open it up, disconnect battery cable from motherborard(easier than it sounds),connect usb cable to pc and to phone(yes with the battery cable still disconnected from the phone, the red light will start blinking) fire up flashtool and flash stock ftf. when the program prompts you to press power + vol up connect the battery cable to the motherborad while still holding vol + button. Phone should enter flashmode and ftf should flash.
It sounds scary i know, but it is easier than it sounds.
luisoman2000 said:
open it up, disconnect battery cable from motherborard(easier than it sounds),connect usb cable to pc and to phone(yes with the battery cable still disconnected from the phone, the red light will start blinking) fire up flashtool and flash stock ftf. when the program prompts you to press power + vol up connect the battery cable to the motherborad while still holding vol + button. Phone should enter flashmode and ftf should flash.
It sounds scary i know, but it is easier than it sounds.
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Okay, I will try that. the volume + button for the fastboot? or do you mean the volume - button for the flashmode? which will i press?
ceethatjay said:
Okay, I will try that. the volume + button for the fastboot? or do you mean the volume - button for the flashmode? which will i press?
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flash mode.
luisoman2000 said:
flash mode.
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i'll be back here to report
luisoman2000 said:
flash mode.
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Dude, i've successfully flashed it. I'm charging it right now.
ceethatjay said:
Dude, i've successfully flashed it. I'm charging it right now.
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Good to hear that.