I'm trying to flash a FTF in FlashTool but my Xperia Play(R800a) isn't going into Flash Mode it just shows "Sony Ericsson" and then it starts charging. I have installed the drivers and even Unlocked the Bootloader via the TP method.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Solution:
This is what I have to do to get into Flash Mode
(RED=What was done different, Green=What was done the same)
1.Open FlashTool
2.Select Flash Mode
3.Select Firmware (FTF)
4.Wait till FlashTool tells you to connect your phone in Flash Mode
5.Remove Battery from phone
6.Connect phone while holding Back Button(With no Battery)
7.Insert battery
8.FlashTool will start Flashing the FTF, once done Reboot and enjoy
In order for this TO WORK Steps 6 and 7 have to be done REALLY FAST
Nobody Can Help?
Okay, I was able to go into Flash Mode in PCC but I still wasn't able to do it in FlashTool. I was also able to Root my phone but that didn't help ether. I also noticed that when the phone starts Charging after I failed to go into Flash Mode it says that Debugging is Off, witch is wrong(I do have Debugging On). Its also says that Debugging is Off when I first open flash tool and then connect the phone but it does recognizance Debugging On if I first connect my phone and then open FlashTool. Is Debugging the problem???
I also want to add that I have a Xperia X8 and FlashTool work fine with it.
Any body out there that had or has a problem like me???
Try different usb cable or different usb port on PC.
Also, does your back button working when you boot into rom?
Maybe updating flashtool might help...
Don't be confused with that "debugging off" message, because you only need it when you are in normal mode. There is no point /need/purpose for debugging when phone is in flash, fastboot or charging mode (nor it is possible). Flashtool only report lack of it, but since you don't need it, just ignore it)
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Bakisha said:
Try different usb cable or different usb port on PC.
Also, does your back button working when you boot into rom?
Maybe updating flashtool might help...
Don't be confused with that "debugging off" message, because you only need it when you are in normal mode. There is no point /need/purpose for debugging when phone is in flash, fastboot or charging mode (nor it is possible). Flashtool only report lack of it, but since you don't need it, just ignore it)
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I tried both a different Usb Cable and different Usb Port, I also tried it on a different PC. Yes the Back Button works when the ROM is already booted(and also worked when going into Flash Mode in PCC). I also have the latest version of Flash Tool.
Any other ideas to what might the problem be???
TheScriptKitty said:
I tried both a different Usb Cable and different Usb Port, I also tried it on a different PC. Yes the Back Button works when the ROM is already booted(and also worked when going into Flash Mode in PCC). I also have the latest version of Flash Tool.
Any other ideas to what might the problem be???
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Maybe PCC and Flashtool are in conflict. Exit PCC (right-click on systray icon). Also, kill all adb.exe processes from task manager before starting flashtool.
If that don't work, try more desparate measures: uninstall and install again drivers or PCC or flashtool...
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Bakisha said:
Maybe PCC and Flashtool are in conflict. Exit PCC (right-click on systray icon). Also, kill all adb.exe processes from task manager before starting flashtool.
If that don't work, try more desparate measures: uninstall and install again drivers or PCC or flashtool...
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I tried doing that at the very beginning but didn't help
Do you know if there is an ADB Command to but into Flash Mode? Because I found one for Fastboot (adb reboot fastboot) but couldn't find any thing for Flash Mode.
Btw thanks for all the help.
TheScriptKitty said:
I tried doing that at the very beginning but didn't help
Do you know if there is an ADB Command to but into Flash Mode? Because I found one for Fastboot (adb reboot fastboot) but couldn't find any thing for Flash Mode.
Btw thanks for all the help.
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I don't know either If there is adb command for flash mode.
And i'm out of ideas why flash mode don't work.
Unless... You are pressing and holding back button before pluging usb cable, right? Sry, as i said, i am out of ideas...
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Bakisha said:
I don't know either If there is adb command for flash mode.
And i'm out of ideas why flash mode don't work.
Unless... You are pressing and holding back button before pluging usb cable, right? Sry, as i said, i am out of ideas...
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I got it working! but only once in Flashtool. I don't think I did some thing different but some how it worked. I wasn't able to do it again any way one flash was all I needed.
Thanks for your help any ways
Solution
Solution:
This is what I have to do to get into Flash Mode
(RED=What was done different, Green=What was done the same)
1.Open FlashTool
2.Select Flash Mode
3.Select Firmware (FTF)
4.Wait till FlashTool tells you to connect your phone in Flash Mode
5.Remove Battery from phone
6.Connect phone while holding Back Button(With no Battery)
7.Insert battery
8.FlashTool will start Flashing the FTF, once done Reboot and enjoy
In order for this TO WORK Steps 6 and 7 have to be done REALLY FAST
Strange, i must say. My guess was on faulty usb cable, but i'm glad you found a solution...
Good for future reference, for someone with similar problem
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I am having a problem getting my se arc to go into flash mode so i can not unlock bl or root.
i am on xp and phone connects to lappy ok when switched on.
if i try to enter flash mode (holding arrow) while connecting usb
i get a pop up telling me found new hard ware installing drivers but after 2-3 mins finger hurts and lappy has hung.
any way of getting this into flash mode or can somebody up lastest drivers.
i did have similar prob with x10i have tried on diff comp running win7 and get the same prob.
really sorry if in wrong section i know not really a phone prob.
any help always appreaciated
zola
Try putting XP in safemode, and try again.
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Can't help you on the connecting but just to let you know, once the green light comes on you can let go of the button and it will still enter flash mode (once you fix whatever else is wrong). Might save your finger a bit!
Install drivers one more time..
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Apparently not all xperia Arcs will enter flash mode. Tried unlocking my bootloader to root but had to find an alternative method as my particular handset wont. If you follow instructions and you don't get the right coloured light then you'll need to flash back to an old rom, use gingerbreak and then do an ota update to keep root. You can find instructions by searching this forum. hope that helps
XperienceD said:
Try putting XP in safemode, and try again.
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this worked thanks very much.
St0rmer66 said:
Can't help you on the connecting but just to let you know, once the green light comes on you can let go of the button and it will still enter flash mode (once you fix whatever else is wrong). Might save your finger a bit!
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i dont get any light showing even when it is charging or connected via usb to lappy.
zolaisugly said:
i dont get any light showing even when it is charging or connected via usb to lappy.
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Install SEUS and try again.
So I was about to root my Xperia S and started reading a guide, it said that I would need to load some files into the phone using fastboot. After a while I figured out how to fastboot and managed to get the popup on my computer once, however, I didn't install it that time and now when I try to fastboot again I get the blue LED on my phone, my computer makes some noises indicating that something unusual have been conected, nothing happens and the phone shows the Sony logo.
Does anybody know how to fix the problem and get the popup on the computer to re apear.
I run a 64 bit windows 7 home premium.
Thanks.
HugoNikanor said:
So I was about to root my Xperia S and started reading a guide, it said that I would need to load some files into the phone using fastboot. After a while I figured out how to fastboot and managed to get the popup on my computer once, however, I didn't install it that time and now when I try to fastboot again I get the blue LED on my phone, my computer makes some noises indicating that something unusual have been conected, nothing happens and the phone shows the Sony logo.
Does anybody know how to fix the problem and get the popup on the computer to re apear.
I run a 64 bit windows 7 home premium.
Thanks.
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Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?
ahmedyar91 said:
Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?
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I don't have anything from flashTool. The guide I used is this: AddictiveTips . com and searched for Root xperia S (it's the one that doesn't say gingerbread.) if that can help in any way.
HugoNikanor said:
I don't have anything from flashTool. The guide I used is this: AddictiveTips . com and searched for Root xperia S (it's the one that doesn't say gingerbread.) if that can help in any way.
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Ok.. You Are Trying To Root Using Fastboot Mode..
I Assume You Have Already Unlocked The Bootloader.. Which Firmware Version You Are Using.. Is It Sony ICS 6.1.A.0.452..?
ahmedyar91 said:
Ok.. You Are Trying To Root Using Fastboot Mode..
I Assume You Have Already Unlocked The Bootloader.. Which Firmware Version You Are Using.. Is It Sony ICS 6.1.A.0.452..?
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If I wasn't clear enough In my previus post, I am curently trying to unlock bootloder, to later be able to root the device.
The version of the firmware I am using is 6.A.0.452 running android 4.0.4.
HugoNikanor said:
If I wasn't clear enough In my previus post, I am curently trying to unlock bootloder, to later be able to root the device.
The version of the firmware I am using is 6.A.0.452 running android 4.0.4.
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So for Unlocking Bootloader You have to use fastboot mode.. ok
and after that, for rooting it should be done using flashtool in fastboot mode..
so here is the thing.. Download The Flashtool first And After extracting the files You'll Find a Folder Named Drivers.. first Install The Fastboot Drivers Even To Unlock The Bootloader..
ahmedyar91 said:
So for Unlocking Bootloader You have to use fastboot mode.. ok
and after that, for rooting it should be done using flashtool in fastboot mode..
so here is the thing.. Download The Flashtool first And After extracting the files You'll Find a Folder Named Drivers.. first Install The Fastboot Drivers Even To Unlock The Bootloader..
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That might help me get somewhere, I am going to bed now but I will definitly try that method tomorow. Thanks.
HugoNikanor said:
That might help me get somewhere, I am going to bed now but I will definitly try that method tomorow. Thanks.
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No problem..And I Hope It'll Work... And Post Back After Trying That Stuff...
ahmedyar91 said:
No problem..And I Hope It'll Work... And Post Back After Trying That Stuff...
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Got that part working now, now just to fix to problem with the phone going out of fastboot mode way to fast. But I think I have seen a guide for that somewhere else.
I will report back after future succes or failures with the project.
Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!
HugoNikanor said:
Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!
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No Problem My Friend.. I am Glad I Helped You..!!!
neither fastboot nor flashmode!!!!!
Hi,
I can't connect my phone in flashmode nor in fastboot mode. Whenever i connect it in flashmode/fastboot mode my PC stucks(hangs) and i have to restart it again i have installed all the drivers for all devices but still the problem exists. Any help in this regards???
Also to mention i'm using Windows XP SP3 and flashtool version is 0.9.1.0.
I have also one more issue when i connect my phone to the charger when it is switched off the phone does not charge at all it simply shows me the sony logo and keeps showing it again and again but never charges. In short when my battery is complete i cannot get it back to life due to this problem but thank god that i have installed CWM on my phone.
Thanks for helping i'll also post this in the development section also.
I have no idea to your problem, but I would guess that it have something to do with you using xp, or maybe some damage on your phone.
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shoz_on4u said:
Hi,
I can't connect my phone in flashmode nor in fastboot mode. Whenever i connect it in flashmode/fastboot mode my PC stucks(hangs) and i have to restart it again i have installed all the drivers for all devices but still the problem exists. Any help in this regards???
Also to mention i'm using Windows XP SP3 and flashtool version is 0.9.1.0.
I have also one more issue when i connect my phone to the charger when it is switched off the phone does not charge at all it simply shows me the sony logo and keeps showing it again and again but never charges. In short when my battery is complete i cannot get it back to life due to this problem but thank god that i have installed CWM on my phone.
Thanks for helping i'll also post this in the development section also.
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I had the same problem, try disabling your firewall and disable the security installed in your pc when you try this..
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
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ahmedyar91 said:
Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?
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should I unlock the boot loader to flash via fastboot?
banguncool said:
should I unlock the boot loader to flash via fastboot?
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Yes ! You must have an unlock bootloader to flash (kernel, system, userdata)
via fastboot or via flashtool :laugh:
Hello I have an Xperia S, with bootloader locked and recently installed a ROOM in order to get the 6.A.1.2.55 with root.
Installed from a ZIP from recovery mode following this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2009672
Now when I try to do step 7 (flash kernel and Baseband) Using Flashtool, Im unable to enter to the mode; when the windows prompts me, I turn off the phone, press and hold Vol up connect the USB but nothing happens, only the Sony Logo and then the icon of charging battery, I also tried to turn off the phone while holding Power button + Vol up (at the same time) and get the 3 vibrations, but the same result when I connect, the logo and the charging animations/icon..( no LED of any color or anything)
Im using the latest Flashtool version (0.9.9.0) with the drivers intalled (even though Windows security constantly pestered me about not being able to identify the source and signture) on Windows 7 64 bits..
Thank you..
sordatos said:
Hello I have an Xperia S, with bootloader locked and recently installed a ROOM in order to get the 6.A.1.2.55 with root.
Installed from a ZIP from recovery mode following this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2009672
Now when I try to do step 7 (flash kernel and Baseband) Using Flashtool, Im unable to enter to the mode; when the windows prompts me, I turn off the phone, press and hold Vol up connect the USB but nothing happens, only the Sony Logo and then the icon of charging battery, I also tried to turn off the phone while holding Power button + Vol up (at the same time) and get the 3 vibrations, but the same result when I connect, the logo and the charging animations/icon..( no LED of any color or anything)
Im using the latest Flashtool version (0.9.9.0) with the drivers intalled (even though Windows security constantly pestered me about not being able to identify the source and signture) on Windows 7 64 bits..
Thank you..
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Dude for bootloader locked u have to press volume down button & connect usb.
Its flashmode not fastboot mode
Press Thanks
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I do that. I've flashed it before that why I don't understand (i meant volume down)
But maybe I did something wrong.
Thanks.
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HugoNikanor said:
Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!
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hi, i have the same problem my phone goes away from fastboot state very soon! i cant do anything using fastboot.exe.
(Xperia acro s) blue led turned on and after a few seconds sony trade mark shown!
Hey guys I am trying to root my dad's Xperia Arc S but unfortunatelly I am having the most hardest time
I have tried anything to everything from flashboot to zerg rush to even droid break nothing is working
I believe the problem is my windows xp not having the correct Xperia Arc S drivers which i have installed i think
Although i have unlocked bootloader with flashboot
I cannot root
I even tried flash tool but same thing happens the computer does not recognize the phone for some reason
Can anyone point me to the right direction ?
Thank you
and this phone has gingerbread 2.3.4 not ICS
What firmware version you are on?
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If your phone's firmware is .62 then you cannot root. You must downgrade to .42 firmware
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tangosierra_ said:
If your phone's firmware is .62 then you cannot root. You must downgrade to .42 firmware
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How do i downgrade
do i just use flashboot to downgrade???
hmm my firmware is 4.0.2.A.0.62
i tried to downgrade from flashtool but the same thing occoured whenever i try to downgrade or flash i get this message in the flashtool
ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
i have installed the drivers countless times! can yall help me
Try reboot. It solved my problem with flashtool once.
to flash the firmware do i hold the back button and plug in the usb or the menu button and then plub in the usb?
s44suman said:
to flash the firmware do i hold the back button and plug in the usb or the menu button and then plub in the usb?
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Menu, or volume down (-)
BTW, Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
There is a link for drivers
djh5e said:
Menu, or volume down
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Really?
s44suman said:
to flash the firmware do i hold the back button and plug in the usb or the menu button and then plub in the usb?
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Yes, you hold back button while plugging the device. NOT the volume down or menu button.
As for drivers. Try with uninstalling everything from your comp, Flashtool, SUS, PC Companion, etc... And then do a clean install of Flashtool + drivers.
Then boot your comp into safe mode (just to be sure, as sometimes some background processes are preventing drivers from being installed) and then connect your phone to comp into flash mode (back button while connecting cable), and let your phone be recognised.
Then you can reboot your comp back into normal state, and then perform flashing.
I recently flashed CM9 to my phone, but now i want to move on to JB, but for some reason i can not get into flash mode to write a different FTF.
When i I try to get into flash mode, I power the device off, hold the back button, and insert the USB cable. The LED on top flickers green then the screen comes on the the charging screen.
The same happens when I try to use fastboot except blue light flickers.
I have tried diferent computers, cables and OS's im not sure what else to try.
Download flashtool and install the drivers for your phone then leave your phone and enable unknown sources and enable usb debugging then open flashtool then press flash icon and select fastboot mode then plug your phone in then select reboot into fastboot mode via adb
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FaiselW said:
Download flashtool and install the drivers for your phone then leave your phone and enable unknown sources and enable usb debugging then open flashtool then press flash icon and select fastboot mode then plug your phone in then select reboot into fastboot mode via adb
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I ran the driver utility and even when I send reboot bootloader via adb, the LED only flickers blue for a moment, then it boots to CWM.
I didn't think the drivers on the computer would change if the phone goes into flash mode or not though.
Default Cant Get To FastBoot or Flash Mode
You would need to be in flashmode (green light) to install a stock FTF not fastboot mode has suggested above. Have you tried flashing another version of CM9 with your phone via cwm and then trying from there see if the problem is not your rom.If not it could be a driver issue.
tallman43 said:
You would need to be in flashmode (green light) to install a stock FTF not fastboot mode has suggested above. Have you tried flashing another version of CM9 with your phone via cwm and then trying from there see if the problem is not your rom.If not it could be a driver issue.
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I know i need to be in flash mode, i just reinstalled cm9.1.0 and it still has the same problem. I dont know what to do. I have tried multiple cords, I have used ubuntu ,win7 and win8 with the drivers installed and reinstalled. Im worried that my phone is broken.
Ngong0 said:
I know i need to be in flash mode, i just reinstalled cm9.1.0 and it still has the same problem. I dont know what to do. I have tried multiple cords, I have used ubuntu ,win7 and win8 with the drivers installed and reinstalled. Im worried that my phone is broken.
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(1) Have you installed other roms before your problem started did this only start after installing CM9
(2) Have you flashed any other kernels before CM9 or was CM9 your first rom/kernel flash
Noticed on your first post you wrote that you hold the back button then attached the usb did you do this when flashtool said or before, you need to connect the usb exactly when flashtool tells you to like below step 5
(1) How to flash a stock .ftf Rom
(2) load & place .ftf rom in Windows/flashtool/firmware folder
(3) Open flashtool press lightening icon press flashmode
(4) Select your .ftf you placed in flashtool /firmware folder earlier
(5) Wait! Flashtool will tell you to connect your phone!
(6) Press & hold back button while connecting phone to PC green light will come on.
(7) Wait while flashtool starts flashing your stock rom.When finished it will tell you to reboot
(8) Finished unplug switch your phone on done!
Sorry if you already do it like this but some people forget and connect the usb too early Also I would recommend downloading a different version of flashtool some people have managed to get there phone working by using a older version of flashtool:good:
tallman43 said:
(1) Have you installed other roms before your problem started did this only start after installing CM9
(2) Have you flashed any other kernels before CM9 or was CM9 your first rom/kernel flash
Noticed on your first post you wrote that you hold the back button then attached the usb did you do this when flashtool said or before, you need to connect the usb exactly when flashtool tells you to like below step 5
(1) How to flash a stock .ftf Rom
(2) load & place .ftf rom in Windows/flashtool/firmware folder
(3) Open flashtool press lightening icon press flashmode
(4) Select your .ftf you placed in flashtool /firmware folder earlier
(5) Wait! Flashtool will tell you to connect your phone!
(6) Press & hold back button while connecting phone to PC green light will come on.
(7) Wait while flashtool starts flashing your stock rom.When finished it will tell you to reboot
(8) Finished unplug switch your phone on done!
Sorry if you already do it like this but some people forget and connect the usb too early Also I would recommend downloading a different version of flashtool some people have managed to get there phone working by using a older version of flashtool:good:
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(1) yes, i have installed several roms before CM9 and i was always able to enter flash mode.
(2)I have tried doom kernel and several other kernels as well
I have waited till flash tool prompts, but IIRC id didn't matter in the past, flashtool would see what mode it was in and proceed.
Thank you for the descriptive reply.
Did you try a older version of flashtool http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1375894152000
tallman43 said:
Did you try a older version of flashtool http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1375894152000
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I just tried versions 7 and 8, it doesn't seem to help.
I feel like this is something wrong with my phone though, I remember the phone being able to go into fast boot and flash mode at any time, as long as the computer was on. It is really weird how it flashes the color on the LED.
Ngong0 said:
I just tried versions 7 and 8, it doesn't seem to help.
I feel like this is something wrong with my phone though, I remember the phone being able to go into fast boot and flash mode at any time, as long as the computer was on. It is really weird how it flashes the color on the LED.
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I so this quote on another thread similar problem to yours this is what he did:
Quote: Funny thing though is that in order to get into either mode, I have to remove the battery while it is plugged in and then hold down the corresponding key while inserting the battery and the corresponding light will then light up. That seems to be the only way to get into the modes. And sometimes this does't work, but it seems to work more than not.
This guy did this to get into fastboot and flashmode worth a try?
tallman43 said:
I so this quote on another thread similar problem to yours this is what he did:
Quote: Funny thing though is that in order to get into either mode, I have to remove the battery while it is plugged in and then hold down the corresponding key while inserting the battery and the corresponding light will then light up. That seems to be the only way to get into the modes. And sometimes this does't work, but it seems to work more than not.
This guy did this to get into fastboot and flashmode worth a try?
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no luck... The light only blinks then goes into charging mode...
Edit:Is there a test point or something that would force the phone into one of these modes?
Ngong0 said:
no luck... The light only blinks then goes into charging mode...
Edit:Is there a test point or something that would force the phone into one of these modes?
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Sounds like TA damaged you could try this but it's a paid service http://octopusbox.com/eng/news/details/259....Or someone reading this thread might know a better way :fingers-crossed:
tallman43 said:
Sounds like TA damaged you could try this but it's a paid service http://octopusbox.com/eng/news/details/259....Or someone reading this thread might know a better way :fingers-crossed:
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Im looking to possibly switch carriers and this will be just another push towards it. lol
tallman43 said:
Sounds like TA damaged you could try this but it's a paid service http://octopusbox.com/eng/news/details/259....Or someone reading this thread might know a better way :fingers-crossed:
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I read this for another phone and it is a shot in the dark, but if the boot block were zeroed out, it forces it into fastboot. If this can possibly work, what block device is the boot partition?
I will not bee too disappointed if the phone is bricked.
Ngong0 said:
I read this for another phone and it is a shot in the dark, but if the boot block were zeroed out, it forces it into fastboot. If this can possibly work, what block device is the boot partition?
I will not bee too disappointed if the phone is bricked.
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huh? can you say that again please.
Hi guys!
I have Sony Xperia Arc S.
Is it possible to put it in a Flashmode without a "Back" button? My BackButton is broken, I think it is a road-wire on the button's board.
BTW Fastboot mode working fine.
Ok so I've been trying to get flashtool to work with my xperia z1c but I can't get the phone to stay in flashmode. The green led lights briefly and flashtool detects a device in flashmode but after a short time it just drops out of flashmode and boots normally. I originally blamed windows 8.1 but have tried 2 windows 7 machines with the same results. Have tried the Sony z1c drivers package and the latest flashtool drivers - same result. I've searched on Google and found people with the same problem on different xperia devices but has anyone else had the same problem with their z1c? if so has anyone solved it?
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So what is the problem? If the phone does not stay long enough in flashmode, try this:
Open flashtool
Click flash, and set up everything (firmware, wipe, etc.)
Now click on flash
After 30 seconds plug in your phone in flashmode.
twilliams08 said:
Ok so I've been trying to get flashtool to work with my xperia z1c but I can't get the phone to stay in flashmode. The green led lights briefly and flashtool detects a device in flashmode but after a short time it just drops out of flashmode and boots normally. I originally blamed windows 8.1 but have tried 2 windows 7 machines with the same results. Have tried the Sony z1c drivers package and the latest flashtool drivers - same result. I've searched on Google and found people with the same problem on different xperia devices but has anyone else had the same problem with their z1c? if so has anyone solved it?
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Happened to me too. I just flashed it before it rebooted, once it starts flashing it wont reboot it'll finish the process. So no worries everything worked out fine.
Thanks for the responses. I'd previously tried to flash an ftf by putting the phone into flashmode first then pressing flash and it always rebooted before the files were prepared so assumed there was something wrong. If you prepare the files first then put the phone into flashmode then all is okay. Thanks again.
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twilliams08 said:
Thanks for the responses. I'd previously tried to flash an ftf by putting the phone into flashmode first then pressing flash and it always rebooted before the files were prepared so assumed there was something wrong. If you prepare the files first then put the phone into flashmode then all is okay. Thanks again.
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hey guys
i have same problem with my z1c but with a difference that my phone doesn't boot into flash mode at all , even for a second
its led just become green and then red and turn off
do you know what's the problem?
i unlocked the bootloader and its rom is cm 11
semolation said:
hey guys
i have same problem with my z1c but with a difference that my phone doesn't boot into flash mode at all , even for a second
its led just become green and then red and turn off
do you know what's the problem?
i unlocked the bootloader and its rom is cm 11
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how do you boot into flashmode?
the right way is: turn off your device, open flashtools, choose flashmode, choose your ftf you want to flash and wait until finished,
push Vol- and hold it, then plug your device via usb to the computer, then flashtool does its job...
moonryder said:
how do you boot into flashmode?
the right way is: turn off your device, open flashtools, choose flashmode, choose your ftf you want to flash and wait until finished,
push Vol- and hold it, then plug your device via usb to the computer, then flashtool does its job...
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i do it as you said
but it doesn't recognize the phone
semolation said:
i do it as you said
but it doesn't recognize the phone
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1. install Flashtool-drivers (you will find it in Flashtool\drivers
2. reboot your device
3. connect your device to PC (now it will be recognized)
4. shutdown your device
5. now the same as i mentioned in my previous post