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[Solved] ADB Troubles

Hey all, I know it's cliche, but I'm having a lot of troubles with ADB.
This isn't my first Android device, but it is the first Android device I've had in which the "adb devices" command still doesn't find even after having drivers/Companion Software installed.
Here's a full run-down of things I've done: installed that crappy software, the computer can recognize the Ion in terms of being able to access it for moving files, I have both Unknown Sources and USB debugging ticked, I've rebooted the phone, and a few other things.
Thanks for reading, and please assist!

King Cole said:
Hey all, I know it's cliche, but I'm having a lot of troubles with ADB.
This isn't my first Android device, but it is the first Android device I've had in which the "adb devices" command still doesn't find even after having drivers/Companion Software installed.
Here's a full run-down of things I've done: installed that crappy software, the computer can recognize the Ion in terms of being able to access it for moving files, I have both Unknown Sources and USB debugging ticked, I've rebooted the phone, and a few other things.
Thanks for reading, and please assist!
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Ok, here is the deal. I am assuming you have downloaded the SDK package. What you are going to have to do is go into device manager and manually select ADB USB composite driver.

The problem is, I've never been able to find my device in devmgmt. I'm not home at the moment, so I can't check, but where would it normally be under if not the "Unrecognized Devices" category?
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion using xda premium

King Cole said:
The problem is, I've never been able to find my device in devmgmt. I'm not home at the moment, so I can't check, but where would it normally be under if not the "Unrecognized Devices" category?
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion using xda premium
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Are you using windows? It is under Android Device or Xperia Ion should be easy to find, if you have Sony Companion software loaded, if you have Ubuntu it is a little hard and I don't remember all the steps I had to take to set up mine. It was something about finding the USB device name in all 3 modes.

popfan said:
Are you using windows? It is under Android Device or Xperia Ion should be easy to find, if you have Sony Companion software loaded, if you have Ubuntu it is a little hard and I don't remember all the steps I had to take to set up mine. It was something about finding the USB device name in all 3 modes.
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I'm using Windows 7, but I don't recall being able to find it. I'll try again when I get home on Friday, and get back to you then.
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion using xda premium

popfan said:
Are you using windows? It is under Android Device or Xperia Ion should be easy to find, if you have Sony Companion software loaded, if you have Ubuntu it is a little hard and I don't remember all the steps I had to take to set up mine. It was something about finding the USB device name in all 3 modes.
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Thanks for the help. I found the problem was my cable, and as soon as I had changed that out, it worked fine.

King Cole said:
Thanks for the help. I found the problem was my cable, and as soon as I had changed that out, it worked fine.
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Please add [solved] or fixed to subject line of your OP. It helps others in searching
~Jaramie
from my LT28at rooted & eating an Ice Cream Sandwich

ToledoJab said:
Please add [solved] or fixed to subject line of your OP. It helps others in searching
~Jaramie
from my LT28at rooted & eating an Ice Cream Sandwich
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Just forgot, thanks for the reminder.

Connection Problems with Arc S

Hi,
after I upgraded my CM10 FXP 146 to FXP151, my phone isn't recognized by the pc anymore, there is always the problem of "Unknown USB device". What can I do to fix this?
Thx a lot

Try doing a clean install of the rom (FXP151)
Sent from my Xperia Arc

The Problem is I can not connect to the phone anymore thus copying the zip-file is impossible...
And what do you mean with "A clean install"?

rofl022 said:
The Problem is I can not connect to the phone anymore thus copying the zip-file is impossible...
And what do you mean with "A clean install"?
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I am a stupid idiot, sorry for asking, I just had to check one box on my phone... *runningaway*
But thanks for your help.

wrong patch :(

Hello i have a rooted sony ericsson xperia arc s and i installed the custom rom X-GAMER and then i also downloaded a patch for it. The problem is that i installed the wrong patch for it, i accidentaly download the patch for the sony ericsson xperia pro (mk16i) and now i cant connect it to my computer so i cant reflash it or place a new file on my sd card so i cant download the right patch. i also can not get wifi reception, the camera is upside down and i can only call/sms sometimes. If ANYONE could help me that would be so nice. Thanks everyone for listening and like i said, pleeeease help me And before you post that this is all my fault, believe me i know that already so please skip that. I am also sorry if there is a similar thread on here but i couldnt find one.

1337elitee said:
I am also sorry if there is a similar thread on here but i couldnt find one.
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bricked arc
xperia arc wont start up
Reflash with SEUS or the flashtool, and remove your battery before connecting to the PC in flashmode.

[Q] Help! Xperia Play black screen, tried Flashtool

Hi, my friend's sister's ex messed up his Xperia play, like a year ago.. My friend tried fixing it with no luck, gave up.
He found it the other day, was going to throw it out, but I was like, just give it me, I want try fixing it.
So yeah, I've been trying to find threads on XDA with people who are experiencing the same issue as me, and every fix leads to Flashtool... I tried it, several times and it's not working for me..
The Play has a black screen, won't turn on, I can't get into fastboot mode (BLUE LED), I can get into flash mode (GREED LED), and sometimes there's a stable RED LED, idk wtf that means...
Whenever I try booting it up, I feel the phone vibrate briefly, and then nothing.
It's the R800a model, I'm in Canada, I believe it's locked to Rogers and/or Fido.
I'm not sure how the guy messed it up, what he was trying to flash, nor can I ask. I don't know how to contact him, it would be weird even if I did, and my friend and his sister aren't on good terms with him, so asking him isn't an option.
Anyways, I went to the firmware collection thread, I tried flashing 2.3.3 Rogers and 4.0.2.A.0.42. I also flashed some bootloader relocker. The latest version of Flashtool didn't work at all, so I used an older version, V8, and I was able to flash everything, but the device still doesn't boot. :S
Oh, and I tried the Sony PC companion, it said it installed the firmware fine, but the device still didn't boot~
So, yeah, what's wrong with it? How do I fix it? ;x
EDIT: I noticed that when I plug it in, windows tries to install dirvers for it, but always fails. I DID install the drivers that came with flashtool though. :S
EDIT2: Also, I get an ORANGE LED sometimes too, wtf does that one mean?

Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252038 :good:If Alejandrissimo can't help then no one can :fingers-crossed:

tallman43 said:
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252038 :good:If Alejandrissimo can't help then no one can :fingers-crossed:
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Alejandrissimo is your best friend.... he is awesome.... your best bet is to add him to your google talk ( Gmail messenger) look up his profile under contact and his gmail address is there. Be advised he is busy and it may take some time for him to contact you back.

I actually found his thread earlier. His method REQUIRES SETool dongle/box, correct? Does anyone know where to buy one from?
EDIT: Found some on eBay. OMG they're so expensive. D:
I'm not willing to spend that much on something I'm only going to use once.

[Help] Radio Module for LT26i needed (no sim card inserted please restart your phone)

I already searched through the entire forums but I can't see any solutions for my problem with my Xperia S.
"PLEASE INSERT SIM CARD AND RESTART YOUR PHONE" with a sim card icon with a red X mark
(not recognizing any sim cards since I tried 3 different micro sims)
I don't really know what caused this problem. I bought this phone last September and since that I've been flashing different custom ROMS and kernels. The last one I flashed was ROM: XTX v9 with Kernel: RaymanFX' ELiTE - V2.
I tried flashing official firmwares but the problem is still there.
I goggled and found a similar problem but it's not Xperia S but Xperia P. The author said that the solution is to:
1. download and install Flashtool here or other places
2. install flashmode and flashboot drivers from *.*\Flashtool\drivers\ folder
3. download this radio module(u8500_490206_R1G_EC14.rar), unrar and put it to *.*\Flashtool\firmwares\
4. open flashtol -> press "flash" icon -> choose "Flashmode" -> choose LT22i Device - > press OK
5. turn off your device -> press and hold volume "-" hardware button, then plug USB cable in your device. You can see green LED light on your phone
6. hold the button till you see "Flashing finished"
I wanted to try this solution but I can't find a radio module for Xperia S.
The file they are referring is u8500_490206_R1G_EC14.rar for xperia P. Can someone post for Xperia S? or can someone help me find a solution for this sim problem?

Hey i am also facing this issue since 28 Feb i tried all possibilities but still the same
"PLEASE INSERT SIM CARD AND RESTART YOUR PHONE" with a sim card icon with a red X
I don't really know what went wrong, I tried jelly bean leak and den flashed back to XZX 2 and BAM no service. I tried flashing official firmwares but the problem is still there and i noticed something while flashing it says 02/053/2013 11:53:11 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta so I relock the bootloader and tried again flashing roms however still the same.
I also couldn't mange to find a radio module for Xperia S as my friend JetexXx maybe it could be about the radio i am not sure, however what i know is I am deep trouble as i am unable to get a spare phone i am missing important calls
can someone help me find a solution for this sim problem?

Still Hoping
Let's just hope someone can help us with this problem. I think simlock.ta is not the problem since that file should really be ignored.

I have never flashed anything in my Xperia S and i started having that no SIM icon.
Opened one thread here with problem description and feels like is the same problem - didn't
got feedback but i know a lot of people have this issue with sony phones.
Phone was sent to Sony assistance last week.

last few days i was trying lot of things on my phone and i flashed many roms locked and unlocked BL repaired using SEUS also , however all dem of these things had no effect but today i flashed the jellybean rom and luckily it recognised the sim but unfortunately jellybean leak has no network coverage
breakthrough installed [JB]Unofficial MIUI V4.1 [3.1.11] and everything works fine now.. may be you guys should try this ..

I am really sorry for this bump, but it seems like the same problem exists with other 2012 Sony devices, personally I am talking about the Sony Xperia Miro and Tipo. I have got the same problem on my Miro. I would like to ask you if anyone has got those radio modules. Otherwise, is it possible fixing this problem just by flashing that MIUI ROM?

WhiteHawkgrr said:
I am really sorry for this bump, but it seems like the same problem exists with other 2012 Sony devices, personally I am talking about the Sony Xperia Miro and Tipo. I have got the same problem on my Miro. I would like to ask you if anyone has got those radio modules. Otherwise, is it possible fixing this problem just by flashing that MIUI ROM?
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Ask in your section instead of refreshing this...
Sent from my LT26i using xda developers-app

Vaith said:
Ask in your section instead of refreshing this...
Sent from my LT26i using xda developers-app
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I am just trying to find a fix. This topic is as close as I can get. If I could just get those radio modules or fix the problem it would help all 2012 Sony device series users. This is why I posted this here, Jesus...

Same problem
I'm having the same problem with my Tipo.
Any solutions to this one yet guys?

flashing jelly bean wont help
WhiteHawkgrr said:
I am really sorry for this bump, but it seems like the same problem exists with other 2012 Sony devices, personally I am talking about the Sony Xperia Miro and Tipo. I have got the same problem on my Miro. I would like to ask you if anyone has got those radio modules. Otherwise, is it possible fixing this problem just by flashing that MIUI ROM?
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I tried flashing JB but for no use, no network was shown, I flashed stock tipo ROM , this time I get a network signal lines but no network:crying:

JetexXx said:
I already searched through the entire forums but I can't see any solutions for my problem with my Xperia S.
"PLEASE INSERT SIM CARD AND RESTART YOUR PHONE" with a sim card icon with a red X mark
(not recognizing any sim cards since I tried 3 different micro sims)
I don't really know what caused this problem. I bought this phone last September and since that I've been flashing different custom ROMS and kernels. The last one I flashed was ROM: XTX v9 with Kernel: RaymanFX' ELiTE - V2.
I tried flashing official firmwares but the problem is still there.
I goggled and found a similar problem but it's not Xperia S but Xperia P. The author said that the solution is to:
1. download and install Flashtool here or other places
2. install flashmode and flashboot drivers from *.*\Flashtool\drivers\ folder
3. download this radio module(u8500_490206_R1G_EC14.rar), unrar and put it to *.*\Flashtool\firmwares\
4. open flashtol -> press "flash" icon -> choose "Flashmode" -> choose LT22i Device - > press OK
5. turn off your device -> press and hold volume "-" hardware button, then plug USB cable in your device. You can see green LED light on your phone
6. hold the button till you see "Flashing finished"
I wanted to try this solution but I can't find a radio module for Xperia S.
The file they are referring is u8500_490206_R1G_EC14.rar for xperia P. Can someone post for Xperia S? or can someone help me find a solution for this sim problem?
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Do you have file "u8500_490206_R1G_EC14.rar" pls upload again
So thanks