Hey guys , my xperia m ( single sim ) is stuck on the sony logo whenever i try to boot it up.
I rooted my phone many months and it was perfect till this morning and then suddenly it got stuck at the sony logo.
Ive tried to fix it via the pc companion but it doesnt detect it . Now the battery has also run out so when i try to charge it , it shows the led for charging but then the sony logo comes up on its on and stays stuck there. Please help =(
That is a simple soft-brick/bootloop (depending on who you ask, I'd say bootloop).
Charge the phone for a couple of hours and then flash stock firmware with flashtool. To do this you will need to download the stock firmware ftf (these can ALL be found in the general section, don't ask for links) and also flashtool (http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php). Move the ftf to the firmware folder to where you extracted flashtool to (the C: is the best bet).
Once you have both of those things and your phone has charge in it open flashtool. Then click on the lightning bolt icon and then flashmode. Select the firmware you have downloaded.
UNTICK Wipe cache and data.
Click flash.
Wait for flashtool to tell you to connect your phone in flashmode (do this by holding volume down (I think) while the phone is off and you are connecting the USB cable).
Wait for the firmware to finish flashing.
If you get an error saying that loader.sin has finished processing with errors open the ftf with WinRar (or something similar) and delete the loader.sin file and make sure that you save the changes to the ftf.
If you are still stuck on the Sony logo after flashing, remove your battery and then put it back in and try to turn on the device again. If you are still stuck on the Sony logo after that you will have to wipe the cache and data with flashtool.
Try sony pc companian support
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I read about the flashing thing on other sites aswell but what i was worried about was the fact that since pc companion isnt dectecting my phone will the flash be able to go through considering the fact that since pc companion isnt dectecting it even the flash tool might not?
optimusbanana said:
I read about the flashing thing on other sites aswell but what i was worried about was the fact that since pc companion isnt dectecting my phone will the flash be able to go through considering the fact that since pc companion isnt dectecting it even the flash tool might not?
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Flashtool will definitely detect it, don't worry. PC Companion needs the phone to actually be booted to be able to detect it, whereas flashtool only needs the phone to be in either fastboot mode or flash mode to detect it. Both of these modes are initiated by the user when they are plugging in the USB cable and holding the respective volume button and the phone is off.
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Flashtool will definitely detect it, don't worry. PC Companion needs the phone to actually be booted to be able to detect it, whereas flashtool only needs the phone to be in either fastboot mode or flash mode to detect it. Both of these modes are initiated by the user when they are plugging in the USB cable and holding the respective volume button and the phone is off.
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Thank you for helping me just btw
I know this'll annoy you a bit but the version that i have to flash it with is the stock one? Because i searched on the internet and some are with the 4.3 one and some are 4.2.2 so im a bit confused. Sorry im kind of a noob at this T_T
And flashtool first says that my phone is connected with usb debugging on then says phone is disconnected when its not :/
optimusbanana said:
Thank you for helping me just btw
I know this'll annoy you a bit but the version that i have to flash it with is the stock one? Because i searched on the internet and some are with the 4.3 one and some are 4.2.2 so im a bit confused. Sorry im kind of a noob at this T_T
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Any stock firmware to the device will work, so it can be any of the 4.1.2 variants or and of the 4.3 variants (4.2 is for dual SIM). And don't worry about being a noob, all of us were at one point or another.
optimusbanana said:
And flashtool first says that my phone is connected with usb debugging on then says phone is disconnected when its not :/
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When you are flashing a firmware be sure to keep the cable firmly connected throughout the entire process (use a different cable if the one you already have is a bit loose) and don't mess with the phone at all. Can you post the whole log you got from flashtool? Either in text form or through a screenshot?
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I plugged in my phone in fastboot mode and used flashtool to flash a .62 fw in order for me to get jokawild v3. It was flashing really slowly and after 2 hours it was up to 19%. So I left it over night. Today in the morning when I looked at it, there was a red light flashing on my phone and flashtool said that the flashing has been aborted. Here is a log from flashtool.
So why did it take frickin long and how do I really flash a fw. I though I was doing the right steps.
EDIT = When I try to turn on my phone, the Sony Ericsson logo comes up although after that, a picture with a phone and exclamation mark appears and it keeps on repeating. PLEASE HELP. HAVE I BRICKED MY PHONE!!???
You were connected in fastboot mode you only need that to flash kernels and such. You need to be connected in FLASH mode when flashing a new firmware. With your phone turned off and when your prompted hold the BACK button and plug in the usb cable, the led will turn GREEN which is flash mode and flashing should begin as normal
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yes, im pretty sure i did hold the back button when plugging it in. This is what I did: Connected the phone by holding the back button and plugging it in (a green LED light appeared on my phone). opened up flashtool. Drag and dropped the .62fw on flashtool and thats it. it started flashing the fw.
Btw, is my phone bricked, am i able to get it back to normal (i forgot to make a backup on my stock rom)
im just flashing it again hopefully it'll be quick and also why did it take the whole day and still not be completed?
And how long does it take?
According to this http://www.theandroidsoul.com/tutorial-how-to-flash-a-firmware-using-flashtool-on-xperia-arc/ website, when he was flashing it, and it took him approx 3 minutes (if you look at the time logs). So why is mine taking soooo long?! Sorry if im impatient. Is it because I didnt untick anything when i insertd the .ftf file in flashtool?
I just got the same message again. Look in attachement. So what is the problem? Am i setting it up right?
Whenever i browse to find the fw using flashtool, these are the settings (look in attachment). What am i supposed to do? Am i supposed to keep those settings?
Can someone please help. I dont want to brick my phone. Whenever I turn on my phone, it keeps showing the SE logo and then a phone with an exclamation mark appears. This keeps on looping. Can someone please help. Thanks.
Have you tried an earlier version of flashtool? Is the battery at least 50% charge? Are all the drivers properly installed?
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Yes I have tried earlier version of flashtool. And i also tried flashing another ftf FW. Still same thing. I dont know if the battery is charged although i think it is since I left for for charge for approx 4 hours (and it can get to 100% in 4 hours). I think all the drivers are installed. I did have trouble installing the drivers so I just put the drivers in my desktop and pointed out to them when I was manually installing the drivers for my phones bootloader to be unlocked...
Fastboot drivers are different from flashtool drivers, check in the flashtool install folder you'll see a drivers folder try to reinstall those
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I clicked on flashtool-driver.exe (it was in the driver folder in the flashtool directory) and installed all the drivers. Hopefully it will work now when i flash .62 on it although its still taking long. When it gets up to 23% when its flashing system.sin, it gives an error. why? and how long does it normally take to flash a FW?
I just attached the log. It didnt even work this time... WHY?!?
Should I try and flash it on a laptop instead of a computer? If yes, then can someone tell me how to PROPERLY set it up as I dont want to mess this chance up
Well I've done the one in the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948210&page=3.
Now the phone is bricked. No response at all.
Any ideas, suggestions .... Thanks in advance.
comnic5 said:
Well I've done the one in the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948210&page=3.
Now the phone is bricked. No response at all.
Any ideas, suggestions .... Thanks in advance.
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while the phone is off connect it to pc, open Flashtool in fastboot mod. Flash a stock FW.
If that doesnt work open PC companion it should ask u to repair it if u follow istructions.
@deniel: It doesn't connect neither PC Companion or Flashtool. It doesn't enter in flashmode.
comnic5 said:
@deniel: It doesn't connect neither PC Companion or Flashtool. It doesn't enter in flashmode.
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Open flashtool
connect arc to PC
click the lighting and choose flashmode
choose a FW
it will ask u to unplug the device and unplug it again holding the backbutton
didnt happen?
No. It doesn't recognize the device. No led, no power, nothing
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No. It doesn't recognize the device. No led, no power, nothing
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:\ strange. if u try to turn it on what happens? and try with pc comapnion to open it an look for "repair" or "solve problems" cant really remember (with phone unplugged) then it will tell u what to do
Have you pressed the menu key while connecting phone to computer?
bricked phone have to be OFF(remove battery and put back if necesaary if it's stuck at sony screen), prepare flashtool ftf and follow onscreen instruction and the flashtool will revive the phone.
Or maybe you could show the error msg from flashtool.
you are really bold in trying the untested bootunlocker, this definitely is a hard brick. hope you get out of this one.
bruce16878 said:
bricked phone have to be OFF(remove battery and put back if necesaary if it's stuck at sony screen), prepare flashtool ftf and follow onscreen instruction and the flashtool will revive the phone.
Or maybe you could show the error msg from flashtool.
you are really bold in trying the untested bootunlocker, this definitely is a hard brick. hope you get out of this one.
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I bricked my phone 5 times and always solved like me and him said so tell us how the screenr reaction and the flashtool error
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:\ strange. if u try to turn it on what happens? and try with pc comapnion to open it an look for "repair" or "solve problems" cant really remember (with phone unplugged) then it will tell u what to do
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I try to turn it on but nothing happens. PC Companion doesn't recognize it.
deniel said:
I bricked my phone 5 times and always solved like me and him said so tell us how the screenr reaction and the flashtool error
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bruce16878 said:
bricked phone have to be OFF(remove battery and put back if necesaary if it's stuck at sony screen), prepare flashtool ftf and follow onscreen instruction and the flashtool will revive the phone.
Or maybe you could show the error msg from flashtool.
you are really bold in trying the untested bootunlocker, this definitely is a hard brick. hope you get out of this one.
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I wished I had the Sony screen. Well about the error is that it does not connect in flash mode.
comnic5 said:
I wished I had the Sony screen. Well about the error is that it does not connect in flash mode.
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Which button u press while connecting the phone?
deniel said:
Which button u press while connecting the phone?
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I tried with all.
Sorry for asking again: You started FlashTool (v0.9.8.0), clicked on the flash icon, selected "FlashMode", chose a firmware for your Arc S, activated "No final verification", clicked "OK", pressed the back button on the switched off phone WHILE plugging in the USB-Cable? No green LED - nothing? Did it work before?
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I tried with all.
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Sorry if we repeat the same thing, but it must work like this: you hve the phone off and unplugged. You open flashtool, select the flash icon (flashtool), select the FW, and it tell u to plug the device to pc while holdin back button.
Sure u hold the the backbutton while pluggin in? and after have selected the FW ?
You've to select the firmware first before plugging it in.
Daniel D. said:
You've to select the firmware first before plugging it in.
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I know my friend. I flashed many many times. From X8 to XU till ArcS. I know flashtool. It doesn't connect. Only with testpoint said ZEUS flash device but it doesnt connect to flashtool neither PC Companion.
Sh**...
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Sh**...
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Yeap. Is that I don't know how to restore my .TA file. I know what I changed but ... how????
Help me please??
LT18i
Locked Bootloader
Root access
Had CMW via Xtools, so when I replaced the rom that disapeared!
The problem is that I've forgot to run the 2nd part - device optimization, and now the touchscreen simply doesn't work...
Can't do nothing - USB Debugging is on by default (never forget that I can't touch the phone)
Can't upload another rom via flashtool, the only thing I'm able to do is change the kernel with the 1_lt18i_4.1.B.0.431_kernelDowngrade
If I try to put the uptodate kernel, flashtool stops on "Reading Device Information"
Already try to restore it with Pc companion, but no luck
USB device is detecting LT15 on windows!
This is a total mess, I'm lost, and I've googled and tryed dozens of things all day long.. I'm tyred, exhausted, and my 2 day old ARC S is bricked!!
Can someone point me a way out??
Remember:
- USB debbug of (have no access to activate it)
- CMW disapeared when installed this rom, so have no recovery menu
- Bootloader is locked
- Can't flash rom via flashtool
I'm devastated!!
Thanks in advance,
Ricardo
Today i tried to apply a ROM called ultimate HD 4.0 or something. I installed it properly my phone told me so, but then it asked me to reboot (it said it was best to, so i proceeded), but when i rebooted it, my phone just got stuck on the boot screen. I've done a fair bit of research on similar things happening to other peoples Arc's, but all the answers have told the victim to connect ithe phone to their computer and re install the stock OS, but with mine since it doesn't boot up to the homesceen flashtool doesn't recognize the phone as being connected.
It was quite upsetting because i rooted successfully ,until that happened :crying:
Any and all hlelp will be definately appreciated i really dont want to spend money on repairing it because i know ill be charged more than its worth.
You're not supposed to boot up to homescreen download the stock firmware and prepare flashtool then connect the phone in flashmode (USB + back) when prompted. No need to switch phone on.
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Yes....
To flash the stock firmware you need not require the device to boot..download the stock ftf and keep it in flashtool firmware folder....select thunder icon and select flashmode...select the firmware and select flash...when it asks you to connect... Power the device off and then press the flashmode key and connect the device.... Flashing will start automatically...wait till it says finished...
Happy flashing bro
Hit the thanks button..it does not cost you anything.
it's worth something for me...
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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z1c flash mode
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