I picked up an Ion the other day and I'm trying to put CM9 on it.
However, I cannot for the life of me get fastboot mode to work.
Flash mode works fine (turn off, hold Volume Down and plug in USB). I just flashed the generic/international firmware with Flashtool.
However, if I do Volume Up + plug USB, I get the sony logo, then the charge icon. I have never once seen a blue LED on boot while trying to do this.
What am I doing wrong?
elislider said:
I picked up an Ion the other day and I'm trying to put CM9 on it.
However, I cannot for the life of me get fastboot mode to work.
Flash mode works fine (turn off, hold Volume Down and plug in USB). I just flashed the generic/international firmware with Flashtool.
However, if I do Volume Up + plug USB, I get the sony logo, then the charge icon. I have never once seen a blue LED on boot while trying to do this.
What am I doing wrong?
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Not providing enough info about the type of ion? Not all ions are able to have their bootloaders unlocked read the forums before you ask or you wont last along here
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elislider said:
I picked up an Ion the other day and I'm trying to put CM9 on it.
However, I cannot for the life of me get fastboot mode to work.
Flash mode works fine (turn off, hold Volume Down and plug in USB). I just flashed the generic/international firmware with Flashtool.
However, if I do Volume Up + plug USB, I get the sony logo, then the charge icon. I have never once seen a blue LED on boot while trying to do this.
What am I doing wrong?
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type on the phone keypad *#*#7378423#*#* then choose Service info\Configuration. If you see there "bootloader unlock allowed:No" then you don't have a fastboot mode because your BL cannot be unlocked
papacarla said:
type on the phone keypad *#*#7378423#*#* then choose Service info\Configuration. If you see there "bootloader unlock allowed:No" then you don't have a fastboot mode because your BL cannot be unlocked
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Oh! well that explains it then. In all my research I didnt see that mentioned anywhere. I have the LT28at model.
Thank you for clarifying that
Does this mean I have no options for cyanogenmod? or is there a way around the locked bootloader
elislider said:
Oh! well that explains it then. In all my research I didnt see that mentioned anywhere. I have the LT28at model.
Thank you for clarifying that
Does this mean I have no options for cyanogenmod? or is there a way around the locked bootloader
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Nope. There is currently no way around the locked bootloader of the LT28at
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Spectre51 said:
Nope. There is currently no way around the locked bootloader of the LT28at
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Thank you. Guess I'll be selling this phone.
Heres The Link For Cyanogenmod 10 For Locked Bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597877
HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF THIS HELPED YOU:good:
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im having problems with my xperia R800i now its stuck on flashmode and it wont get out of it ever since i accidently updated to the OTA apparently it is semi bricked. is there any way to fix it? ive also tried flashing previous ftf files and the latest and doesnt seem to work. anyone can help please?
technolust109 said:
im having problems with my xperia R800i now its stuck on flashmode and it wont get out of it ever since i accidently updated to the OTA apparently it is semi bricked. is there any way to fix it? ive also tried flashing previous ftf files and the latest and doesnt seem to work. anyone can help please?
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If you can boot into fastboot (blue light on usb connection) you may have a chance to load cyanogenmod to fix the partitions etc and then you could revert to stock 2.3.4
tried that. but i got it fixed, i just needed to relock my bootloader with a custom .ftf file and then just unlocked and all the steps again. and its all fine now
quick question....how to you get your xperia play into flash mode?
eraoof said:
quick question....how to you get your xperia play into flash mode?
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Turn off.
Hold back button.
Plug in USB cable.
You should see a green LED, that means you're in Flash Mode.
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Solar.Plexus said:
Turn off.
Hold back button.
Plug in USB cable.
You should see a green LED, that means you're in Flash Mode.
Sent from my R800x
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but that's how i get it in fastboot mode, and flashtools says they are two separate things
eraoof said:
but that's how i get it in fastboot mode, and flashtools says they are two separate things
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No.
Fastboot uses the same instructions but you hold in the SEARCH button to reveal a blue LED.
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Solar.Plexus said:
No.
Fastboot uses the same instructions but you hold in the SEARCH button to reveal a blue LED.
Sent from my R800x
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oh dear i feel silly. Thank you very much
eraoof said:
oh dear i feel silly. Thank you very much
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No problem, glad to hear it worked for you!
Hi all
Help me..My arc didn't switch on after update with companion.
If i connected with PC, the lamp directly to green.
I try update with flashtool, an it still can not switch on.
If i charge my arc, the lamp is green blink.
Maybe the senior in this forum can help me
Thanks
even i flashed with many firmware, it still didn't work.
i hope you all can help me
reman130488 said:
even i flashed with many firmware, it still didn't work.
i hope you all can help me
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take out batry 2mint,then put back...go here www.wotanclient.com hold back button.then.connect phone...
reman130488 said:
even i flashed with many firmware, it still didn't work.
i hope you all can help me
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Thanks for your responses. I have try to flash with flash tool, but it didn't work.
Fastboot mode didn't fuction, because if i hold home button. blue led didn't appear. it still green led.
reman130488 said:
Thanks for your responses. I have try to flash with flash tool, but it didn't work.
Fastboot mode didn't fuction, because if i hold home button. blue led didn't appear. it still green led.
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You must NOT hold HOME button while connecting the phone to your computer.
You MUST HOLD "MENU" BUTTON while connecting the phone to your computer.
Try that
And,is your bootloader unlocked ??
KingWickedd said:
You must NOT hold HOME button while connecting the phone to your computer.
You MUST HOLD "MENU" BUTTON while connecting the phone to your computer.
Try that
And,is your bootloader unlocked ??
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yes..it's unlocked.
I want to try to enter fastmode to flash my xperia, but it don't work.
i hold mnu button to enter fast mode and it didn't work
i try flash with flash tool, ant it still off with green blink in LED
reman130488 said:
yes..it's unlocked.
I want to try to enter fastmode to flash my xperia, but it don't work.
i hold mnu button to enter fast mode and it didn't work
i try flash with flash tool, ant it still off with green blink in LED
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Then try this.Hope it might work...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
KingWickedd said:
Then try this.Hope it might work...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
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oh..the link is broken and i cannot access that threads
Maybe you know right link?
reman130488 said:
oh..the link is broken and i cannot access that threads
Maybe you know right link?
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Check this link..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358&page=16
For so far i know, you can't upgrade OTA or SEUS when you have a unlocked bootloader. It will brick your phone. Or am i wrong?
What happen if I do update my arc s with locked bootloader but several system apps modded(framework, sistemui, home, music...)???
It will brick my phone?
Overdose1986 said:
What happen if I do update my arc s with locked bootloader but several system apps modded(framework, sistemui, home, music...)???
It will brick my phone?
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Normally, no. But I'm not a expert whit that things. All i know is that Sony Ericcson updates, Seus or Ota, can't be use when your bootloader is unlocked. I read somewhere that that Sony Ericsson will permit updates whit a unlocked bootloader, in the future.
I want to know if anyone here in the xperia play forum have unlocked bootloader, i want to know if i should use sony's way of unlocking it or if there's another way and what i want to know is, does clockworkmod unlock booltloader? and you need to unlock bootloader to flash custom roms?
what does clockwordmod do and what does rom manager do ?
i have more questions about bootloader but i cant remember at the moment so i'll add them as i remember
You can't
If Sony's way doesnt works for you and if you cant enter into fastboot mode (turn off device, conect usb cable while pressing search button and get a blue light on your led indicator) the only method is to pay someone to unock you.
I unlocked my bootloader with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584312
but the promo is over :/
aight well the promo for that is over i'm gonna try sony's way of unlocking it n see if there method work
but how will i know if it worked, if it got unlocked
RealMcoy said:
aight well the promo for that is over i'm gonna try sony's way of unlocking it n see if there method work
but how will i know if it worked, if it got unlocked
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blue light when you press the search key and plug in the usb but please read the instructions carefully
i still need the answer for this question:
"does clockworkmod unlock booltloader? and you need to unlock bootloader to flash custom roms?
what does clockwordmod do and what does rom manager do?"
Clockworkmod doesn't unlock bootloader, you can install clockworkmod with the bootloader closed, whit this you can flash custom ROM's but only the ones for locked bootloader support (original kernel)
Clockworkmod is a recovery menu, you can do semi-advanced user tasks like format partitions or backup all your operative sistem's nand (nandroid), you can flash zips for tweaks, firmwares and mods, clear/wipe caches , battery stats.. etc
PD: Did you get Blue light (on power button LED) when you connect your USB cable to you turned off phone while pressing search button?
KiiKeEp said:
PD: Did you get Blue light (on power button LED) when you connect your USB cable to you turned off phone while pressing search button?
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what to do connect usb to pc then to phone (while off) then press search button?
RealMcoy said:
i still need the answer for this question:
"does clockworkmod unlock booltloader? and you need to unlock bootloader to flash custom roms?
what does clockwordmod do and what does rom manager do?"
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ROM Manager is a sure way to brick your phone
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
RealMcoy said:
what to do connect usb to pc then to phone (while off) then press search button?
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Cable in PC, phone off, hold down search button on phone and plug cable into phone
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CTU_Loscombe said:
ROM Manager is a sure way to brick your phone
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
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what do you mean???
netizenmt said:
Cable in PC, phone off, hold down search button on phone and plug cable into phone
Sent from my R800x using XDA
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and this will lead me to recovery mode?
RealMcoy said:
what do you mean???
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I mean ROM Manager isn't exactly reliable. I've read a few horror stories of completely bricked devices using that app.
If you need to install ClockworkMod I suggest CWM Auto Installer off the Play Store
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
aight then i look n see if i see these stories i keep on reading
i only want to know if cwm can be installed on 2.3.4
netizenmt said:
Cable in PC, phone off, hold down search button on phone and plug cable into phone
Sent from my R800x using XDA
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i did this and i got the blue light but nothing else happens it jus shows on my pc something with found new hardware
Personally I'd use omnius. It keeps your drm keys.
Edit: if you already have fastboot (blue light, black screen, Android doesn't boot) then use the Sony method.
I'm unable to root my arc S.
I'm unable to put my Arc s in Kernel mode.
The tried a lot of times but nothing happens..
I have Android 4.0.4 installed.
I want to root it.
Please help.
darkest_light said:
I'm unable to root my arc S.
I'm unable to put my Arc s in Kernel mode.
The tried a lot of times but nothing happens..
I have Android 4.0.4 installed.
I want to root it.
Please help.
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Have you unlocked your bootloader?
Master of Bisaster said:
Have you unlocked your bootloader?
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Yes i have
Hope it helps!
darkest_light said:
Yes i have
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Then try this this link! Personally I can't help you further because I have a locked bootloader so I don't know the steps of flashing kernels etc. If it doesn't work, search in the forums or google it or wait for someone who is familiar with unlocked bl-procedures!
Master of Bisaster said:
Then try this this link! Personally I can't help you further because I have a locked bootloader so I don't know the steps of flashing kernels etc. If it doesn't work, search in the forums or google it or wait for someone who is familiar with unlocked bl-procedures!
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The problem in my mobile is that i m unable to put it in kernel mode.
Pressing the menu key when the mobile is off..
The LED doesnt get blue.(in shot No response)
darkest_light said:
The problem in my mobile is that i m unable to put it in kernel mode.
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See the first link in my sig and read it all, no such as kernel mode, I know what you mean but not sure where you get that terminology from.
Just to say my Arc S LED turns green when in flash mode...
Keep the BACK button pressed when connecting usb to enter flash mode...
Onmehedson said:
Just to say my Arc S LED turns green when in flash mode...
Keep the BACK button pressed when connecting usb to enter flash mode...
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Turn you phone off.
Plug the USB cable into phone.
Press and hold down menu button, then connect USB cable to computer.
The LED will turn blue and you're in fastboot mode and ready to flash kernel ...
wukos said:
Turn you phone off.
Plug the USB cable into phone.
Press and hold down menu button, then connect USB cable to computer.
The LED will turn blue and you're in fastboot mode and ready to flash kernel ...
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Strange... not what I did last week to root UK ARC S with locked bootloader,
sorry may be different with bootloader unlocked....
I recently got around to trying to get CM11 on my Xperia M. After following Sony's official instructions on their World developer siteon unlocking the bootloader, my phone induced a bootloop. I also suspect that fastboot isn't working, as volume down + usb plug in doesn't activate the characteristic blue LED on the phone's base... I'm really stumped. Any help would be much appreciated. Another question, since I have no idea whether the whole process worked or not, will I be able to send it in to service, in case the situation's rough?
NickTheBrick said:
I recently got around to trying to get CM11 on my Xperia M. After following Sony's official instructions on their World developer siteon unlocking the bootloader, my phone induced a bootloop. I also suspect that fastboot isn't working, as volume down + usb plug in doesn't activate the characteristic blue LED on the phone's base... I'm really stumped. Any help would be much appreciated. Another question, since I have no idea whether the whole process worked or not, will I be able to send it in to service, in case the situation's rough?
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So you were trying to use flashtool to revert your phone back to Stock... I guess the phone is now hardbricked :C Cause most of the time when people unlock their bootloader and did something wrong, the chance of reverting it back is incredibly low... I guess you should bring it back to where you bought it :C and not to mention entering fastboot is not working :C
I see, thanks anyway for your input mate!
NickTheBrick said:
I see, thanks anyway for your input mate!
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:good:
NickTheBrick said:
I recently got around to trying to get CM11 on my Xperia M. After following Sony's official instructions on their World developer siteon unlocking the bootloader, my phone induced a bootloop. I also suspect that fastboot isn't working, as volume down + usb plug in doesn't activate the characteristic blue LED on the phone's base... I'm really stumped. Any help would be much appreciated. Another question, since I have no idea whether the whole process worked or not, will I be able to send it in to service, in case the situation's rough?
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I knw is that having bootloop after following the instruction sony introduced is just normal. You can fix it by flasing the 4.3 ftf.
Volume down + power is not fastboot mode it is download mode. You can only see green led flash once.
NickTheBrick said:
I recently got around to trying to get CM11 on my Xperia M. After following Sony's official instructions on their World developer siteon unlocking the bootloader, my phone induced a bootloop. I also suspect that fastboot isn't working, as volume down + usb plug in doesn't activate the characteristic blue LED on the phone's base... I'm really stumped. Any help would be much appreciated. Another question, since I have no idea whether the whole process worked or not, will I be able to send it in to service, in case the situation's rough?
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Fastboot mode is volume up (+) and power.. Then plug usb make sure adb driver installed in your computer...
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fahrulridwan03 said:
Fastboot mode is volume up (+) and power.. Then plug usb make sure adb driver installed in your computer...
Sent from my C1905 using xda premium
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He mentioned that fastboot isn't working.. Read the post again.
AndyPhoenix9879 said:
He mentioned that fastboot isn't working.. Read the post again.
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actually he said that fastboot doesnt start when connecting usb + volume down. That combination does not start fastboot, it starts flashmode. Fastboot is activated while connecting usb + volume up.