Ok im no newbie. Far from actually. But i cannot for the life of me flash any generic ftf file. The drivers installed on my computer once usb debugging was turned on. Flashtool sees my device, when I click check drivers it shows my device id. Even adb recognizes device. When attempting to flash a ftf file it starts off fine, once I unplug usb, turn off device, hold power down, reconnect usb it aborts shortly after.
Are there drivers im not installing or are not aware of? Am I doing something wrong? Please help
Update got it fixed. Now running ics. Thanks guys
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Um start the flash with your phone off and unplugged. Wait till flashtool tells you to plug the phone in then hold the volume down button and plug in the USB. It should start the process then.
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Interesting as I thought that the device needed to be detected initially by fasttools, but if it's off how can it recognize USB debugging or model, etc? All that is useless I guess?
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iceman99393 said:
Interesting as I thought that the device needed to be detected initially by fasttools, but if it's off how can it recognize USB debugging or model, etc? All that is useless I guess?
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Flashtool will recognize your phone right off, but you still need to install the flashing drivers for it to flash firmware. If you haven't already, go to the drivers folder in flashtool and run the exe.
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Spectre51 said:
Um start the flash with your phone off and unplugged. Wait till flashtool tells you to plug the phone in then hold the volume down button and plug in the USB. It should start the process then.
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I've installed all drivers, also had phone off first then plugged in after it told me to. Still said flash aborted. Im at a loss.
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iceman99393 said:
I've installed all drivers, also had phone off first then plugged in after it told me to. Still said flash aborted. Im at a loss.
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Try redownloading flashtool and reinstall the drivers exe.
One thing at a time to eliminate in basic trouble shooting.
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Also use a different cable and different USB port while troubleshooting.
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Ok I'll have to try redownloading flash tools. Anyone have a link? I've reinstalled flash tools and drivers but that didn't help. So maybe I had a bad download.
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iceman99393 said:
Ok I'll have to try redownloading flash tools. Anyone have a link? I've reinstalled flash tools and drivers but that didn't help. So maybe I had a bad download.
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Then try a different data cable.
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I haven't tried to re download flash tools yet. Only tried reinstalling it, that didn't help. Do I need Sony companion software installed, or is that an interference like htc sync was for stuff like this? Im going to try this on a different pc. I'll post any update. Thanks guys
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iceman99393 said:
Ok I'll have to try redownloading flash tools. Anyone have a link? I've reinstalled flash tools and drivers but that didn't help. So maybe I had a bad download.
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http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
iceman99393 said:
I haven't tried to re download flash tools yet. Only tried reinstalling it, that didn't help. Do I need Sony companion software installed, or is that an interference like htc sync was for stuff like this? Im going to try this on a different pc. I'll post any update. Thanks guys
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You don't need Sony companion, I still haven't installed it.
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Do I flash every driver in flash tool or just certain ones?
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You install drivers when windows detects the device you don't flash them.
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You install drivers when windows detects the device you don't flash them.
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I know that windows will automatically install the drivers for my ion... But
I was under the impression I had to install the drivers from the flashtool/drivers/flashtool drivers. where it lists all those devices and then it has flashmode and fastboot drivers. Am I wrong?
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iceman99393 said:
Do I flash every driver in flash tool or just certain ones?
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iceman99393 said:
I know that windows will automatically install the drivers for my ion... But
I was under the impression I had to install the drivers from the flashtool/drivers/flashtool drivers. where it lists all those devices and then it has flashmode and fastboot drivers. Am I wrong?
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Windows installs the adb drivers (which are needed to run the root scripts), this is separate from the flashtool drivers. You only need to run the exe in flashtool/drivers/, it will install the correct drivers from the lt28. Make sure you have the most recent version of flashtools.
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jeriku said:
Windows installs the adb drivers (which are needed to run the root scripts), this is separate from the flashtool drivers. You only need to run the exe in flashtool/drivers/, it will install the correct drivers from the lt28. Make sure you have the most recent version of flashtools.
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So all I do is open the exe file under flashtool/drivers, but do not check or install anything in there? Im sorry guys but I find the ion forums to be scattered mess of info
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iceman99393 said:
So all I do is open the exe file under flashtool/drivers, but do not check or install anything in there? Im sorry guys but I find the ion forums to be scattered mess of info
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Yes, just run the exe as has been stated numerous times.
Many others have completed this process with out issue. There are a ton of post and a video made so the information is here you just need to read...all of it.
This is a new phone with no dev support at the moment. We're all figuring it out. If you need simple then the ion may not be for you.
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Lets not get ****ty. I've owned and rooted more than 26+ phones in 2yrs. But if you're telling me these forums aren't a cluster then your crazy.
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iceman99393 said:
Lets not get ****ty. I've owned and rooted more than 26+ phones in 2yrs. But if you're telling me these forums aren't a cluster then your crazy.
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Try looking at the xperia s forums if you wanna see a cluster. These are organized compared to them. Have you looked at the flashtool guide in the stock firmware thread?
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I've just spent about 8 hours trying to get Ubuntu installed on my slowly failing PC (I was on xp so decided change was needed).
I finally did it, now I'm getting "Archive type not supported" when trying to open the 7z file.
I downloaded the Linux version of Flashtool so how do I install it? I can't get my internet dongle to work (there's another thread if Google doesn't help) so either how do I open it or what's a good 7z file opener?
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Wait a minute, I don't know if I'm on Ubuntu. That's just what I associate with Linux. Apparently I'm on Nautilus 3.2.0. I thought it was Ubuntu 11. something (the latest non-beta version).
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Paraphrase: package 7zip full not available... referred to by another package. It has no installation candidate.
I thought Linux was supposed to be better and easier...
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Wait a minute, I don't know if I'm on Ubuntu. That's just what I associate with Linux. Apparently I'm on Nautilus 3.2.0. I thought it was Ubuntu 11. something (the latest non-beta version).
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Hahahaaa... sorry, I couldn't help it, nautilus is the file manager....
Anyway, go on Ubuntu software center and install 7zip
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I'd slap myself if I could be bothered. I'd like to blame that on alcohol but I doubt being sober would have made much difference.
I'm on the Software Centre bit, it looks like it needs downloading. Connecting to the internet is on my to-Google list. I downloaded a p7zip thing to my phone, copied to PC, but I don't know how to install it. I've unzipped it, that's as far as I got.
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MilkyJoePD said:
I'd slap myself if I could be bothered. I'd like to blame that on alcohol but I doubt being sober would have made much difference.
I'm on the Software Centre bit, it looks like it needs downloading. Connecting to the internet is on my to-Google list. I downloaded a p7zip thing to my phone, copied to PC, but I don't know how to install it. I've unzipped it, that's as far as I got.
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You're best off setting up the net first
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KeiranFTW said:
You're best off setting up the net first
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Just spent the last hour getting nowhere.
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This is just annoying. I don't mind the odd command line but Ubuntu is ridiculous. User-friendly my arse.
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I've managed to get Flashtool, JDK and SDK installed. I've hit a brick wall trying to get fastboot drivers installed though. Tutorials mention installing the Google drivers using the SDK manager, but it says they're not compatible with Linux.
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MilkyJoePD said:
I've managed to get Flashtool, JDK and SDK installed. I've hit a brick wall trying to get fastboot drivers installed though. Tutorials mention installing the Google drivers using the SDK manager, but it says they're not compatible with Linux.
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Fast boot binary is all you need, and setup udev rules for semc Google is your friend.
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KeiranFTW said:
Fast boot binary is all you need, and setup udev rules for semc Google is your friend.
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Thanks, back on Google I go. I remember something about udev rules but forgot.
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I've just did a Google and this thread was the first result.
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MilkyJoePD said:
I've just did a Google and this thread was the first result.
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Look on the android developer site, setting up android sdk on Linux, its in there somewhere.
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MilkyJoePD said:
Thanks, back on Google I go. I remember something about udev rules but forgot.
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Those udev rules appear in the Flashtool installation site. And certainly "udev rules Android Ubuntu 11.10" will get you good results in Google.
By the way, you'll be thankful for command lines once you need to do something a bit adventurous. They'll save you untold amounts of time
XPlay-Swype
I get SYSFS{idVendor}==0fce,: command not found.
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MilkyJoePD said:
I get SYSFS{idVendor}==0fce,: command not found.
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Huh? you have to create a rules file, not type it in the terminal.
XPlay-Swype
Oh. I did consider that. It was 50/50, I knew I'd pick the wrong one.
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What do you call the file?
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99-android.rules would be the name, and the folder would be "/etc/udev/rules.d". You need superuser permissions in your Linux installation to edit something there.
User friendly way: enter terminal and type:
Code:
sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/99-android.rules
[insert the proper rules and save the file]
sudo restart udev
And that should make the trick with the udev rules.
XPlay-Swype
Thanks. I could open Flashtool yesterday; today I get Permission denied.
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Like an IDIOT I accidentally Odin'd the international (GT-i9100) bootloader over the stock/rooted FH13. The phone works but in download mode Odin does not recognize. I've tried everything I could read others have tried (drivers, etc) but no joy. Does anyone have any suggestions or am I out of the Odin business permanently?
Thanks.
I remember hearing of someone else doing this before as well and I think I remember the only thing they could do was send it off to have the flash reprogrammed via jtag. My suggestion is find a rom you like. Flash it and stay put. Can't risk a soft brick.
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If I recall correctly times_infinity posted how to flash the bootloader using adb / terminal, but don't quote me on that.
rovar said:
If I recall correctly times_infinity posted how to flash the bootloader using adb / terminal, but don't quote me on that.
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Yeah I can't remember who it was but there is definitely a thread on it.
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Doesn't the international boot loader make the USB port on our phone not work anymore? Which is why when you go to Odin mode, a computer won't recognize it? That's what I remember
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Ya there was a guy who did this a day or two ago, he sent it for JTAG, no USB after the flash so JTAG is your only option afik
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cp320703 said:
Ya there was a guy who did this a day or two ago, he sent it for JTAG, no USB after the flash so JTAG is your only option afik
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My USB connection works fine when the phone is on but in download mode Odin won't recognize.
pjkingphd said:
My USB connection works fine when the phone is on but in download mode Odin won't recognize.
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Sorry didn't read your op thoroughly, interesting situation.... I'll keep an eye out for info, but I wouldn't be surprised if there was some adb magic you could pull to fix it since it still boots...
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pjkingphd said:
My USB connection works fine when the phone is on but in download mode Odin won't recognize.
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Even if usb wasn't working you should be able to copy the bootloader into the phone and run a terminal emulator to run the command from the phone. But there is a how to specifically for this issue somewhere.
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crawrj said:
Even if usb wasn't working you should be able to copy the bootloader into the phone and run a terminal emulator to run the command from the phone. But there is a how to specifically for this issue somewhere.
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Where can I find the correct bootloader file?
pjkingphd said:
Where can I find the correct bootloader file?
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That post might have it with the instructions. I don't know for sure what it says. But you can grab an Odin tar and extract the bootloader out of it.
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crawrj said:
That post might have it with the instructions. I don't know for sure what it says. But you can grab an Odin tar and extract the bootloader out of it.
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I'd love to but have no idea how to. Remember I'm the idiot that installed the wrong bootloader! I was even able to restore my nandroid but that didn't change the bootloader version.
I am trying to do this from the phone or I would be more help. Search our forum for sgs2 bootloader or flashed wrong bootloader or something and see if you can find the thread on this issue.
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crawrj said:
I am trying to do this from the phone or I would be more help. Search our forum for sgs2 bootloader or flashed wrong bootloader or something and see if you can find the thread on this issue.
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I've been searching and no joy but will continue. Thanks!
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I've been searching and no joy but will continue. Thanks!
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Ok try this. If your computer can see the phone booted up there its no reason why download shouldn't see it. Uninstall your drivers. Download the drivers from Samsung again. Install them. Put your phone in download mode. Connect to pc. Let drivers get loaded completely. Unplug phone from pc. Plug phone back to pc. Open Odin. See if it gives you a com port. Report back the result.
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crawrj said:
Ok try this. If your computer can see the phone booted up there its no reason why download shouldn't see it. Uninstall your drivers. Download the drivers from Samsung again. Install them. Put your phone in download mode. Connect to pc. Let drivers get loaded completely. Unplug phone from pc. Plug phone back to pc. Open Odin. See if it gives you a com port. Report back the result.
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Thanks. I've tried this but when I'm in download mode my phone is not recognized at all (by neither the computer nor Odin).
I was mistake this was about the kernel, not the boot loader. Regardless here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29843206&postcount=23
Then you might be out of luck. I am not sure you can fix it without Odin. Here is a bootloader if you get Odin working. If you didn't try all of the steps I posted please do it again. Also switch cables even though it works for other functions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20296244
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rovar said:
I was mistake this was about the kernel, not the boot loader. Regardless here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29843206&postcount=23
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There is one for bootloader also but I think it requires Odin.
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rovar said:
I was mistake this was about the kernel, not the boot loader. Regardless here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29843206&postcount=23
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Thanks. Yes, I found that. I've been reading about this all day and I think I can safely say that I am not going to be able to undo this without sending my phone for the Jtag. Luckily My phone still operates normally, I just won't be able to flash anything by Odin and when my phone boots it says it's a GT-i9100. I did find a good thread about this for anyone else in the same boat:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1816931&highlight=wrong+bootloader
In the end, this is what I get for getting careless. Totally my fault.
Wouldn't flashing the whole thing with Mobile ODIN work?
I mean a whole .tar ROM
I have stock Rom locked boot. I was wondering how to flash zip files (not roms) from my phone. Tried clockwork and there seems to be no recovery for that I cant really use my computer because it wont connect in recovery any ideas?
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psxpetey said:
I have stock Rom locked boot. I was wondering how to flash zip files (not roms) from my phone. Tried clockwork and there seems to be no recovery for that I cant really use my computer because it wont connect in recovery any ideas?
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You can't flash firmware (FTF) from your phone. You have to use flashtool.
Im talking about .zip files like apps and tweaks NOT FIRMWARE. Ftf NOT FIRMWARE reeeeeead next time thanks for the reply tho
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psxpetey said:
Im talking about .zip files like apps and tweaks NOT FIRMWARE. Ftf NOT FIRMWARE reeeeeead next time thanks for the reply tho
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Perhaps be more clear next time too. And you're welcome.
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To help gain some clarity, as you've not provided some crucial information:
Do you have root?
Did you actually install CWM?
If you've done both of these you can flash any zip that was made for the LT28. If you're trying to flash a zip for another model it's likely not going to work. I avoid flashing mods, opting instead to install them manually.
All of this is covered in the ion forum if you bothered to reeeeead.
I thought it was a givin that I had root I spose not tho I was pretty clear. The only reason I was a bit curt was because I had "not roms" in brackets.
The zip files im trying to install have to do with the audio player so they are probably more of a driver type thing. My firmware is stock,rooted CWM Rom is not installed I have the CWM app and it says there is no recovery for this phone stock ics rooted locked boot. And yes I have been searching but havent found much useful yet.
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You need to connect device to computer for almost all aspects. Root , cwm, mods etc.
You need to solve the pc issue first then look into mods and such.
Also if root you can manually replace the file with root explorer from the extracted zip
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You don't need the clockwork app. Just install the cwm found in android development section. Must use a computer. It's as simple as pressing a. Bat file
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wolf0491 said:
You don't need the clockwork app. Just install the cwm found in android development section. Must use a computer. It's as simple as pressing a. Bat file
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Wolf ol boy you ROCK I figured it out on my own but thanks anyway such a good reply
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Wolf ol boy you ROCK I figured it out on my own but thanks anyway such a good reply
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Except for the fact we have another thread leading someone to what has already been covered....thoroughly.
jeriku said:
Except for the fact we have another thread leading someone to what has already been covered....thoroughly.
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I did search before I posted couldnt find anything.tho
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I did search before I posted couldnt find anything.tho
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Type this "cwm recovery for xperia ion" or this "clockwork recovery for xperia ion" in google search and come back and tell us what you found.
Our phones will not boot into recovery from cwm all we really have is flashmode. Yes some zips can be flashed through cwm such as themes and what not from the Xperia s but you need to match mounting points and what not, if you flash a bad zip you may get a boot loop if that's the case just shut the phone off then run flashtool reflash the. Ftf and you'll be fine.
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Hi there peeps
Have still been trying to unlock my bootloader. I download lie files you need and extract them and connect my phone but nothing happens at all got blue light on phone and that's it. The files don't seem to work.
Any one help me please
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are you installing drivers or just extracting the fastboot files?
Hi
I am extracting all the files and that's it it does not say about installing the drivers just to copy them in the SDK folder
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On windows fastboot needs drivers or it will not work. here are some drivers to install.
Thank you will try and let you no how it goes
Thanks again
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I hate kies with a passion I've tried 3 different cables 3 diff USB ports running stock 4.0.4 seriously how long does it take for kies to recgonize your device anyone have any tips or tricks on getting this thing to work thanks in advance I'm trying to update to jellybean bit it just sits on connecting
Edit: crap wrong thread mod please move to q&a
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thakrew317 said:
I hate kies with a passion I've tried 3 different cables 3 diff USB ports running stock 4.0.4 seriously how long does it take for kies to recgonize your device anyone have any tips or tricks on getting this thing to work thanks in advance I'm trying to update to jellybean bit it just sits on connecting
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Used odim is faster or reinstall drivers
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esema1o said:
Used odim is faster or reinstall drivers
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I did and it cause issues with the update this is what I got after using Odin and I do have all the drivers installed properly
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thakrew317 said:
I did and it cause issues with the update this is what I got after using Odin and I do have all the drivers installed properly
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I had to flash a non odexed stock ICS for kies to recognize my device...
before that it would not recognize ever...
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I did and it cause issues with the update this is what I got after using Odin and I do have all the drivers installed properly
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What flavor of windows are you using? Does Windows recognize it? I have Win 7 and had to re-install Kies, updated it, and then ran as administrator in Win XP sp3 compatibility mode. Also, some have found hooking up the phone first, then opening Kies finds the phone, (Windows should see it first then ask what you want to do- click view files/folders and then minimize those windows). Just updated my GF's phone last night doing the above. Also, at certain points Kies may drop the phone, but reconnects and installs. Hope this helps.
Mmm try new ver odim or old one change cable or pc
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Mmm try new ver odim or old one change cable or pc
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He says he did use different cables. Another pc maybe. Kies takes forever to update to JB.
Thanks for the replys guys but I just gave up and went ahead and put PAC man on her phone
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Man, ive used odin a couple of times without any problem. I rooted and flashed su on 4.0.4 and then updated to stock jb and rooted using odin. What I meant by rooting is flashing a custom recovery. Yes, after all that I still flashed custom roms, lol, and yes, im now running a modified stock rom thanks to rushing who mixed the best mods and I just forget about tweaking and flashing many zips. Mobile hotspot working stock, priceless.
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