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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.
Sent from my R800i using XDA
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.
Sent from my R800i using XDA
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
I have this strange problem, that I've had for a while. on plugging my xperia s into the computer PC companion doesn't find the phone no matter what I try. However if I select "Install PC companion " in settings, when I plug the phone in and select the option to install the software it does show up and I can use it fine.
But I would rather not have to do this every time I plug my phone in, is there a way to fix this? If I can remember correctly I had the same issue on GB and I flashed to ICS via flashtools which made no difference...
cheers
I have this problem too actually, I googled it and came across that answer of installing PC companion, which does the job but now I am trying to root the phone and reallly need this fixed so it is able to be rooted
thanks
Try add device under task manager, it'll detect a eerror with xperia s driver. Click fix and it will reinstall the phone driver. It should work afterwards.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
Lusterboi said:
Try add device under task manager, it'll detect a eerror with xperia s driver. Click fix and it will reinstall the phone driver. It should work afterwards.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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under devices and printers? I selected add new device and plugged the phone in but it doesn't find it.
But actually it does show up in that window as 'LT26i' see the photo but when I click on it it doesn't really say anything
Is your device recognized by Windows ? I had the same problem until I installed the drivers. Check the device manager.
Not to say the obvious but did you install the driver package found in flashtool? It's not a button, rather in the folder that contains flashtool.exe there's another folder called drivers. Just run the file.
~Jaramie
sent by my ION
Xperia Z said:
under devices and printers? I selected add new device and plugged the phone in but it doesn't find it.
But actually it does show up in that window as 'LT26i' see the photo but when I click on it it doesn't really say anything
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If nothing works, uninstall the drivers and PC companion. Reboot the PC. Connect the Phone to the PC and let it install PC companion again.
Here is something that worked for me:
go to settings-----storage----seetings----mtp on
after that my computer recognized the phone
I managed to fix the issue, by installing the .55 firmware with full wipe. I had ruled this out as the problem was there when I upgraded from GB to ICS.
But to the OP, if you are still having this issue I would recommend doing that as well. or try @memphis77's suggestion
cheers
Try to reinstall latest version PC Companion again ,and check in Devices and Printers.
Hey guys,
My lovely Xperia S just got here on friday and I've tried to root it. However, the problem is that when I plugged it to my PC, the SEMC driver wasn't installed correctly, and now it just won't no matter the USB port I plug the device into.
I've read here on XDA that for the driver to be installed correctly now, only by restoring the phone. And I really don't wanna do that right now... Is there any other way around? Does someone know where I can download the ADB Driver for the S?
Thanks a lot!
Download and install flashtool from HERE and install drivers in C:\Flashtool\drivers or your installed directory.
It didn't work. And I'm using the latest flashtool (0.9.9.0)..
As soon as I plug my phone to the PC and it goes trying to install the driver, the phone boots up to the charging image (the little battery). And I'm pressind the volume down key, the green light shows up and everything, but the phone starts and the process ends...
If you haven't installed pc companion yet, try that or Sony update service. They install drivers when phone is connected
~Jaramie
Sent from my ION
ToledoJab said:
If you haven't installed pc companion yet, try that or Sony update service. They install drivers when phone is connected
~Jaramie
Sent from my ION
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They are both installed and running.
Igorsep said:
They are both installed and running.
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Once with my x10 I had to install android sdk just to get the drivers to work. It is a big install but it might save you from resetting the phone
~Jaramie
Sent from my ION
Check THIS drivers. Maybe the drivers from phone is erased. So try this drivers.
Android SDK os also installed with all the drivers.
I'll try this Sony one! Where should I put them?
Extract the file somewhere like desktop. Right click Computer on desktop > Manage > Device Manager Find there is something like "Sony ******" when the phone is connected. Maybe there is yellow mark. Right click it > update driver software > Browse my computer for driver software > Browse (Select the folder you extracted) and install the drivers. Do this and let me know whether it is working or not.
pharix said:
Extract the file somewhere like desktop. Right click Computer on desktop > Manage > Device Manager Find there is something like "Sony ******" when the phone is connected. Maybe there is yellow mark. Right click it > update driver software > Browse my computer for driver software > Browse (Select the folder you extracted) and install the drivers. Do this and let me know whether it is working or not.
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It says "Windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date. MTP USB DEVICE"
Try to uninstall it then re-install the drivers.
pharix said:
Try to uninstall it then re-install the drivers.
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It's probably that. I just installed it on my notebook and it was successfully recognized.
Where are the drivers located, so I can wipe them all?
You can uninstall it by right clicking "Sony ******" And try to re install.
pharix said:
You can uninstall it by right clicking "Sony ******" And try to re install.
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There's no Sony sa0103 on my device manager. I should manually delete the files (if there is any...)
It should be there when the phone is connected.
pharix said:
It should be there when the phone is connected.
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I know. That's the whole problem!
What windows version are you using??
pharix said:
What windows version are you using??
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Windows 7
C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\winusb.sys
C:\Windows\system32\WdfCoInstaller01009.dll
C:\Windows\system32\WinUSBCoInstaller2.dll
Here is the three file of driver.
pharix said:
C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\winusb.sys
C:\Windows\system32\WdfCoInstaller01009.dll
C:\Windows\system32\WinUSBCoInstaller2.dll
Here is the three file of driver.
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If I delete those it will not crash my Windows? And/or ruin my phone?!
my laptop does not recognize my phone in either flashmode or fastboot mode, i tried sing pc companion and flashtool drivers but it does not fix the problem. maybe im doing something wrong, can you guys help me in step by step?
Phone: Xperia Arc S
Version: 4.0.4
Build: 4.1.B.0.587
Computer
OS: Windows 8 (64bit)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044804
still not working for me
Do you see any error, installing the drivers? What was the the status in the flashtool?
Cibhin said:
Do you see any error, installing the drivers? What was the the status in the flashtool?
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there's no error in installing the drivers, the status is "device not found"
Phone [Q] my laptop doesn't recognize my phone (flash mode & fastboot mode)
Try this:
(1) Go to device manager
(2) Plug phone in and look for any changes in your list of devices (maybe under other devices) should have a yellow box with exclamation mark
(3) Once found right click then click browse my computer for driver software (point to the folder where drivers are)
(4) Install from there make sure driver signature is off like instructions above :good:
Use this ( View attachment driver_androidusb.zip )... It will work for Arc S and Other
click Thanks if I Help
still not working...
here is the device status...
This device cannot start. (Code 10)
A request for the USB BOS descriptor failed.
try to uninstall any Android Emulator programs you have
Check also if both ends of the usb cable are properly connected and intact to phone and laptop.
Install Android SDK, open it, install all drivers with it. That should do the thing, if I remember correctly.
Sent from LT18i with custom firmware by myself.
Someguyfromhell said:
Install Android SDK, open it, install all drivers with it. That should do the thing, if I remember correctly.
Sent from LT18i with custom firmware by myself.
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how do you install the drivers using android sdk?
If it's possible for you and not too painstaking, try and format your system, and then do a fresh install. Worked for me when I had a similar problem in the past.
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If it's possible for you and not too painstaking, try and format your system, and then do a fresh install. Worked for me when I had a similar problem in the past.
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i think ill do that, i have tried almost everything but nothing works
so what now? working?
My laptop will not recognize flash mode.
Its not driver problem its keep usb not recognizing.
After going through a replacement process (twice) after cracking the screen on my first device, I was relieved to find that the replacement I got sent wasn't updated to un-moddable status. However, after using rumrunner to s-off, flashing cwm 6.0.4.8 recovery, and using that to install cm11 m6 snapshot, I was disappointed to find that my phone will not connect to Windows in a manner where I can access USB storage. Enabling debugging in dev options does initiate the "device plugin sound" from Windows, but after looking in device manager, all that shows up there is "Android ADB Interface". When debugging is disabled, Windows makes no sounds, and there is nothing in the device manager. The only response i'm receiving is that the charge light on the device comes on. I would try to install drivers, but seeing as the computer doesn't even recognize that a device is plugged in, i'm pretty much halted on that front. Any comments or solutions would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
StaticSpark said:
After going through a replacement process (twice) after cracking the screen on my first device, I was relieved to find that the replacement I got sent wasn't updated to un-moddable status. However, after using rumrunner to s-off, flashing cwm 6.0.4.8 recovery, and using that to install cm11 m6 snapshot, I was disappointed to find that my phone will not connect to Windows in a manner where I can access USB storage. Enabling debugging in dev options does initiate the "device plugin sound" from Windows, but after looking in device manager, all that shows up there is "Android ADB Interface". When debugging is disabled, Windows makes no sounds, and there is nothing in the device manager. The only response i'm receiving is that the charge light on the device comes on. I would try to install drivers, but seeing as the computer doesn't even recognize that a device is plugged in, i'm pretty much halted on that front. Any comments or solutions would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
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try a different USB port?
also, uninstall HTC drivers. reboot the pc then install the drivers again should fix this.
synisterwolf said:
try a different USB port?
also, uninstall HTC drivers. reboot the pc then install the drivers again should fix this.
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Unfortunately, as the computer doesn't even react at all when I plug in the device, I can't manipulate drivers at all. That means no uninstalling or installing :/
StaticSpark said:
Unfortunately, as the computer doesn't even react at all when I plug in the device, I can't manipulate drivers at all. That means no uninstalling or installing :/
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which windows are you on?
also HTC driver was an EXE file so you should be able to find in the uninstall program portion of windows.
synisterwolf said:
which windows are you on?
also HTC driver was an EXE file so you should be able to find in the uninstall program portion of windows.
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Windows 7. But I never used HTC Sync or anything like that. I didn't install any exe's for drivers
StaticSpark said:
Windows 7. But I never used HTC Sync or anything like that. I didn't install any exe's for drivers
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ah okay, install sync manager:
http://www.htc.com/us/software/htc-sync-manager/
once the windows sees the phone. feel free to remove the sync portion of the install and keep the driver installer on the pc.
this should fix it and wont mess with ADB or fastboot.
Hehe, thanks. I guess I'm just a little paranoid about having junky, manufacturer specific software on my pc. Will see if this works.
StaticSpark said:
Hehe, thanks. I guess I'm just a little paranoid about having junky, manufacturer specific software on my pc. Will see if this works.
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me too. :/ but i found that this was the less headache way for me. sync and drivers will show up as 2 different installers. i deleted sync and kept the drivers. im sure one can uninstall the driver installer part of htc software and windows will keep the ini file intact but i never tried this.
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me too. :/ but i found that this was the less headache way for me. sync and drivers will show up as 2 different installers. i deleted sync and kept the drivers. im sure one can uninstall the driver installer part of htc software and windows will keep the ini file intact but i never tried this.
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Thanks for your input! Turns out, i'm an idiot. I had to enable MTP in the usb connection settings >.<
StaticSpark said:
Hehe, thanks. I guess I'm just a little paranoid about having junky, manufacturer specific software on my pc. Will see if this works.
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Your worried about junky software and you run windows
Glad to see you got everything worked out mate