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[Q] I need help with my xperia ZL

WILLING TO DONATE for someone who can get this phone work!!!!!!!!!!!
I've just recieved an xperia ZL, i bought on the internet. The seller sold it as it is not working, it cant connect to any network, or its just not recognizing the sim, and the back cam is not working. The cam can start but when I take a pic with it and it tries to save it then I get an Error message without any error codes. I think the phone should be flashed, and I need help with it. Will it make the cam work? And can it help on the other problem with the sim card? I took some pics about the details of my phone, I dont understand anything from it but it can help for some of you
who is an expert, the only problem is that I cant link it in my post because I am new on this forum...
UPDATE
FLASHTOOL installed - YES
Flashtool recognize the phone when it is started - YES
When flashtool asks me to connect the phone in flashmode and it shows me the instructions I cant get it in flashmode.... The instructions dont disappear when I hold the volume down key and connect it to the usb, just red yellow green led flash for <1 second, and nothing happens... then I must restart the phone with the small button on the back of it.
So the thing is stuck here!!! I think my phone is not able to get in flashmode! Is there another method to flash it without using flashmode on phone???? And I think it can start in fastboot mode because if I hold the volume UP key and connect it to usb then the blue led is ON...
One more thing that I was searching for and gugled it and cant find answer
ROOTING STATUS: unknown If I'm right there should be a text like Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes or No... not unknown.
SOME SPECS:
Phone Software Version: 1266-7597_10.1.A.0.287 GENERIC - userdebug
File System Version: Global-LTE_10.1.A.0.278
S1 boot version: 1264-2309 S1_Boot_APQ_8064_LA1.2_9
ETS Software version: 1269-3849_5
SIM lock: here is everything 0 and no [X]
If you need some other info just ask me, an dtell me where to find it.
THX FOR YOUR TIME!!!

faragorn said:
I've just recieved an xperia ZL, i bought on the internet. The seller sold it as it is not working, it cant cannect to any network, or its just not recognizing the sim, and the back cam is not working. The cam can start but when I take a pic with it and it tries to sav it then I get an Error message without any error codes. I think the phone should be flashed, and I need help with it. Will it make the cam work? And can it help on the other problem with the sim card? I took some pics about the details of my phone, I dont understand anything from it but it can help for some of you
who is an expert, the only problem is that I cant link it in my post because I am new on this forum...
P.S.: I've tried to download the Flashtool for ZL V6 that I've found on this forum but all the links were dead, so if somebody can give me a link that is up, I would appreciate it. Thx
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There you go:
Flashtool for Z/ZL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201189
Firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2196718

Thx, but the links for the flashtool for windows are dead.
I've downloaded the C6503_10.1.A.1.350_Generic DE.ftf and flashtool 0.9.11 from the Androxyde website. Is that flash tool good for this ZL or is there a special just for the ZL phone? And do you think the flashing will solve my problems?
In my phone it says:
phone software version: 1266-7597_10.1.A.0.287 GENERIC - userdebug
File System Version: Global-LTE_10.1.A.0.278
S1 boot version: 1264-2309 S1_Boot_APQ_8064_LA1.2_9
ETS Software version: 1269-3849_5
SIM lock: here is everything 0 and no [X]
Updade:
Installed the latest flashtool, drivers too, but when I try to flash the phone I have to turn it off and then disconnect the micro usb, I'm holding the volume down key and connect back the usb, then I see a green led on the phone and after that a red one and nothing happens. What is the problem now?
And I would like to ask someone a favor who has ZL too, to look at the SIM card slot and see how much pins are there, in my there is 3 and it seems like the fourth on the left side is missing?!?

faragorn said:
Thx, but the links for the flashtool for windows are dead.
I've downloaded the C6503_10.1.A.1.350_Generic DE.ftf and flashtool 0.9.11 from the Androxyde website. Is that flash tool good for this ZL or is there a special just for the ZL phone? And do you think the flashing will solve my problems?
In my phone it says:
phone software version: 1266-7597_10.1.A.0.287 GENERIC - userdebug
File System Version: Global-LTE_10.1.A.0.278
S1 boot version: 1264-2309 S1_Boot_APQ_8064_LA1.2_9
ETS Software version: 1269-3849_5
SIM lock: here is everything 0 and no [X]
Updade:
Installed the latest flashtool, drivers too, but when I try to flash the phone I have to turn it off and then disconnect the micro usb, I'm holding the volume down key and connect back the usb, then I see a green led on the phone and after that a red one and nothing happens. What is the problem now?
And I would like to ask someone a favor who has ZL too, to look at the SIM card slot and see how much pins are there, in my there is 3 and it seems like the fourth on the left side is missing?!?
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There must be something u r doing wrong.
For the Z/ZL u need this version : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
Find it here also: http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1371023098000
PC: Flashtool and Flashtool drivers installed, Android ADB drivers installed, Sony PC Companion installed.
XPERIA : Enable USB Debugging, Enable Install from Unknown Sources
Then, turn your phone off.
Start Flashtool, click on the thunder icon, select the file u want to flash, ok, wait for it to load, once the program asks for the phone connect the USB cable, then volume down, keep pressing it while u connect the phone to the usb...should work.

cesarleeds said:
There must be something u r doing wrong.
For the Z/ZL u need this version : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
Find it here also: http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1371023098000
PC: Flashtool and Flashtool drivers installed, Android ADB drivers installed, Sony PC Companion installed.
XPERIA : Enable USB Debugging, Enable Install from Unknown Sources
Then, turn your phone off.
Start Flashtool, click on the thunder icon, select the file u want to flash, ok, wait for it to load, once the program asks for the phone connect the USB cable, then volume down, keep pressing it while u connect the phone to the usb...should work.
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Thak you for your reply... Iam ready to donate for someone who can get this phone work for me!!!!!
I've tried exactly as you said. Everything is installed and the flashtool is that version and it recognize my phone, and when i start the flash and the flashtool shows me the instructions to connect my phone in flashmode, there is the point where I'm stuck. I've noticed that I simply cant get the phone in flashmode. I'm holding the volume down key while I connect the usb in it, then the red yellow green leds flahses for <1 seconds and nothing happens. I'm sure that the phone is unable to get in flashmode. Now I think I need another flashing method where flashmode is not required, if it is possible....
Anyway thank you for your time and reply!!

have you tried to check on sony service ? just make sure that is not hardware broken.

There are several method other than using flashtool.
1. Try repair feature in PC companion
2. If cannot update try download SUS (Google this)
3. Or if u can enter fastboot, u can try to flash the kernel via flashtool. Open flashtool, then go to fastboot mode, then unplug cable, Off phone, enter fastboot mode, in flashtool select flash kernel, select .img file (extract from kernel u download, ensure it has recovery I.e doomkernel) then flash. This will only work if ur bootloader unlocked already + rooted.
4. Try to root u phone 1st then unlocked bootloader. (please backup ur TA partition, otherwise u will loss ur DRM key or in other word loss ur bravia engine feature, custom Rom have this feature already actually, unless u want to go back to completely stock Rom)
5. Or download older version of flashtool. Ur version of Rom .278 seem very rare, never heard of it. Maybe the first Rom version before .350.
Sent from my C6506 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Yes for that you'll need root with cwm installed. So that you can flash using any zip..
Sent from my C6502 using xda app-developers app

Use SUS to repair ur phone...if still getting the problem let me know...I've found a workaround the SIM error
Sent from my C6502 using Tapatalk 2

faragorn said:
Thak you for your reply... Iam ready to donate for someone who can get this phone work for me!!!!!
I've tried exactly as you said. Everything is installed and the flashtool is that version and it recognize my phone, and when i start the flash and the flashtool shows me the instructions to connect my phone in flashmode, there is the point where I'm stuck. I've noticed that I simply cant get the phone in flashmode. I'm holding the volume down key while I connect the usb in it, then the red yellow green leds flahses for <1 seconds and nothing happens. I'm sure that the phone is unable to get in flashmode. Now I think I need another flashing method where flashmode is not required, if it is possible....
Anyway thank you for your time and reply!!
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My Z had same problem it turn red yellow and then green and nothing, I solved it by installing flashtool BETA 4 and worked fine ..

Tiny off botton
Press the off botton at the back until its vibrates 3 times then hold volume key and connect to your computer, your phone now in flashmode. hope it helps!

[Q] my computer cannot recognize my xperia arc, trying to stock stock rom on ?

i have this sony xperia arc which got stuck at sony logo. I already download all necessary files for flashing and ftf files. Issue i am having right now i cannot connect this phone with my computer, i have downloaded sony arc drivers in the computer but in order to install them i still cannot see this device in my device manager.
i tried to do all hard reset methods too but none of them worked , tried all possible ways to hard reset
tried back+menu and power
tried home + volume up + power
home + volume down+ power
if anybody knows any other way to do hard reset please let me know

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bindudhindsa said:
i have this sony xperia arc which got stuck at sony logo. I already download all necessary files for flashing and ftf files. Issue i am having right now i cannot connect this phone with my computer, i have downloaded sony arc drivers in the computer but in order to install them i still cannot see this device in my device manager.
i tried to do all hard reset methods too but none of them worked , tried all possible ways to hard reset
tried back+menu and power
tried home + volume up + power
home + volume down+ power
if anybody knows any other way to do hard reset please let me know
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HI THERE
TO INSTALL FLASH DRIVER AND TO SEE THE DEVICE YOU NEED TO CONNECT THE DEVICE IN FLASH MOD
MEANS
FIRST REMOVE THE BATTER WAIT FOR 3 SEC THEN REINSERT BATTERY AND CONNECT PHONE IN FLASH MOD(BY PRESSING BACK KEY)
AND THEN CHECK YOUR DEVICE MANAGER IF IT DIDN'T SHOW THEN WAIT FOR SOME TIME OR TRY AND DO RIGHT CLICK ON PORT OR ANY DEVICE AND HIT LOOK FOR HARDWARE CHANGE
YOUR BATTERY SHOULD BE CHARGED AT LEAST 50%
IF YOU ARE USING WIN 8 THEN FOLLOW BELOW GUIDE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2170114
ALL THE BEST
ANY THING ELS PLZ LET US KNOW THE STATES :good:

Thanks a lot i will try these steps today and let you know how it goes

Thanks a lot for all your help friends who watched and helped me in this thread, just want to share my experience with other so if anybody have same problem they can do it
1) Download flashtool, on sony website they told us to download emma software but did not work out for me so i downloaded flashtool directly here from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335555 (plz check this link twice, dont remember from where i downloaded flashtool software could be this one , sorry googled lot of links for this software
2) download ftf file from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681542
3) flashtool will go directly to C drive which must be your main drive
4) go to c:/flashtool/firmware and delete anything you have in there
5) when its empty copy ftf file from step 2 and paste it in here
6) open flashtool, click on bolt sign and select this ftf file
7) take out battery of phone, put charger in phone and press back button to enter in flash mode
8) press flash on flashtool software and wait for completion of process
ALL DONE ...

bindudhindsa said:
Thanks a lot for all your help friends who watched and helped me in this thread, just want to share my experience with other so if anybody have same problem they can do it
1) Download flashtool, on sony website they told us to download emma software but did not work out for me so i downloaded flashtool directly here from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335555 (plz check this link twice, dont remember from where i downloaded flashtool software could be this one , sorry googled lot of links for this software
2) download ftf file from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681542
3) flashtool will go directly to C drive which must be your main drive
4) go to c:/flashtool/firmware and delete anything you have in there
5) when its empty copy ftf file from step 2 and paste it in here
6) open flashtool, click on bolt sign and select this ftf file
7) take out battery of phone, put charger in phone and press back button to enter in flash mode
8) press flash on flashtool software and wait for completion of process
ALL DONE ...
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Step 7) = Remove battery first, then press back and then insert USB-cable, in that order...

same problem and fixed now...
thank's :good:

How to root Xperia T3 18.1.a.2.25

Hello,
there is no problem to root 18.1.A.2.25.
it's not so easy than .21 or .23 but it's well working
first, you need to be on 18.1.A.2.25 :
1- allow debbug USB, and to put the scard in MSC mode
2- connect the phone to the PC, in order to have the question about allowing debug. answer yes but don't forget to tag "allways allow", because, it will not be possible to accept once you will have flashed the kernel 18.1.a.1.14.
3- shutdown the phone
4- Flash only the kernel 18.1.a.1.14 with Flashtool.
5- start the phone and connected it to PC. don't be afraid, you only see the SONY logo, and after the screen turn black. you haven't display, but the phone is well working.
6- Root the phone with RootKitXperia (last version is 20140719)
7- shutdown the phone. as you have no diplay, it's not possible to use the regular screen "shutdown", so hold the power button and the vol+ until the phone vibrate 3 times (firstly, it vibrate once, but stay holding buttons and the phone vibrate 3 times)
8- Flash only the kernel 18.1.a.2.25 with Flashtool.
9- start the phone
run SuperSu and accept upgrade.
enjoy

Available for D5102 ?

kernel links
please provide kernel links

available for D5106 ????

Kernel links are all I need I can't find the firmware anywhere, any chance you could post them/upload them somewhere for us? thanks!
P.S. à clermont à l'instant, mais venant dl'haute loire!

Use XperiFirm ,you can download the firmware and make it into FTF using Flashtool

after step 5 u have to wait sometimes (5-7 mins) then follow step 5

dan15 said:
Hello,
there is no problem to root 18.1.A.2.25.
it's not so easy than .21 or .23 but it's well working
first, you need to be on 18.1.A.2.25 :
1- allow debbug USB, and to put the scard in MSC mode
2- connect the phone to the PC, in order to have the question about allowing debug. answer yes but don't forget to tag "allways allow", because, it will not be possible to accept once you will have flashed the kernel 18.1.a.1.14.
3- shutdown the phone
4- Flash only the kernel 18.1.a.1.14 with Flashtool.
5- start the phone and connected it to PC. don't be afraid, you only see the SONY logo, and after the screen turn black. you haven't display, but the phone is well working.
6- Root the phone with RootKitXperia (last version is 20140719)
7- shutdown the phone. as you have no diplay, it's not possible to use the regular screen "shutdown", so hold the power button and the vol+ until the phone vibrate 3 times (firstly, it vibrate once, but stay holding buttons and the phone vibrate 3 times)
8- Flash only the kernel 18.1.a.2.25 with Flashtool.
9- start the phone
run SuperSu and accept upgrade.
enjoy
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Please can you provide us links for 18.1.A.1.14 and 18.1.A.2.25 kernels to be flashed through Flashtool? I can't find them anywhere.. Thanks a lot

Sorry for the delay, but i was buzzy on an other project.
here are the two kernels needed for the root operation.
enjoy

Get entire ROMs and repack it.
Everything you can make with FlashTool.
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when I do the root with the toolkit says the device is not authorized and that I have to accept the device

Guide to root T3 D5102 running Android 4.4.4
It's been long time I am trying to root my T3 D5102 but failed.... If anyone have rooted T3 D5102 or have guides plz help by posting here

Rooted!
Please follón this forum guida.
A bit difficult get working Usb debuging drives, that's all!

I try to flash and it finish and then I try to root with rootkit and it doesnt work ...please help me!!

hei guys, rooted it!!!
Finally i've got it.
This steps works.
I've had only a problem:
rootxperia give me this error: ADB is Not Recognized as an internal or external
Solution: I can't give you a url, so, serch zacktutorials.blogspot.it/2013/04/adb-is-not-recognized-as-internal-or.html
Thank you very much

What if am on 18.2.A.2.32

dan15 said:
Sorry for the delay, but i was buzzy on an other project.
here are the two kernels needed for the root operation.
enjoy
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thx
but how can i flash this kernel using flashtool ?
hold vol- and connect to pc ?
in which section i must choose this kernel.ftf file ?

available for D5103 ?
my device is D5103 on 18.1.A.2.25 . can i root ?

Amer Alhusseini said:
available for D5103 ?
my device is D5103 on 18.1.A.2.25 . can i root ?
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yes you can, just follow the instructions of the post, it isnt so hard... I had some problems too but i managed it out

TA Partition
Hi,
does it effect on TA Partition and DRM Keys?
will Bravia engin and other thing like wifi work correctly after flashing kernel?

[Q] I have accidentally wiped system with TWRP and now the phone won't boot... :(

Hi All,
My phone was shutting itself down yesterday for no reason, so I boot into TWRP, thinking I should do something there, maybe restore to a previous backup, or wipe cache, etc...
I was in a hurry to go to the game (GO WARRIORS!), so I was just trying to get the phone ready for the game...
I tried the "Regular" wipe, and when it didn't work, I went into advanced wipe, and chose system wipe and REBOOT the phone (BAD IDEA!)....
so now my phone won't go past the SONY logo, because there is no system to boot into
What can be done here? Flashtool won't recognize my phone, and kept telling me I need to install the correct driver, and I can't boot into recovery.
Any help is much appreciated! Thanks!

Try connecting your phone to Sony PC companion it has all the device drivers. It may not recognize your phone when you connect it but proceed to the update/renew tab and follow the on screen prompts.

Nope ,won't connect, it turns on for like 1 second when the cable is plugged in... then it turns off again
is there any other way?

Connect it with fastboot.
To do this, hold the volume up button while connecting it with your PC, the LED will go blue.
Now you can either flash a rom via flashtool, repair it with PC Companion, or emma.
But since you have TWIRP, I would guess PC companion won't help you. You will likely also whipe all your backups stored on the phone by doing this, unless they're on the SD card, but that's better than having no phone at all.

,,,
1) install flash tool by androxyde
2) open the flash tool.
3) click thunder button and select flashmode.
4) connect your phone via usb (if message: device status no found [is ok])
5) press reset button 30 seconds( 1 vibrate and again 3-4 vibrates)
6) and now your phone is connected via flashmode.
7) Download original rom and put in any folder. [PM ME IF NOT HAVE ORIGINAL ROM .ftf]
8) Select "any" folder in source folder firmware selector
8) Press flash and wait.

sasu22 said:
1) install flash tool by androxyde
2) open the flash tool.
3) click thunder button and select flashmode.
4) connect your phone via usb (if message: device status no found [is ok])
5) press reset button 30 seconds( 1 vibrate and again 3-4 vibrates)
6) and now your phone is connected via flashmode.
7) Download original rom and put in any folder. [PM ME IF NOT HAVE ORIGINAL ROM .ftf]
8) Select "any" folder in source folder firmware selector
8) Press flash and wait.
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I was able to flash "C6506_10.6.A.0.454 R2E_Customized US" to the phone, however ,after the process is done, it still won't get past the SONY screen.
Xperia shows underneath SONY logo this time though, so something was done to the phone.

ohhh
go to service gsm, maybe your motherboard/sd memory is die.

ah_hin said:
Hi All,
My phone was shutting itself down yesterday for no reason, so I boot into TWRP, thinking I should do something there, maybe restore to a previous backup, or wipe cache, etc...
I was in a hurry to go to the game (GO WARRIORS!), so I was just trying to get the phone ready for the game...
I tried the "Regular" wipe, and when it didn't work, I went into advanced wipe, and chose system wipe and REBOOT the phone (BAD IDEA!)....
so now my phone won't go past the SONY logo, because there is no system to boot into
What can be done here? Flashtool won't recognize my phone, and kept telling me I need to install the correct driver, and I can't boot into recovery.
Any help is much appreciated! Thanks!
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If you use Windows 8, you must disable driver signature before installing flashtool, for this, hold shift key while restart your computer, enter in the proper settings and choose "disable signature driver", after this, install flashtool, then go to its folder and find folder driver and install the Xperia Z family driver. After these processes your phone will be recognized by flashtool
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Free mobile app

sasu22 said:
go to service gsm, maybe your motherboard/sd memory is die.
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Krllo said:
If you use Windows 8, you must disable driver signature before installing flashtool, for this, hold shift key while restart your computer, enter in the proper settings and choose "disable signature driver", after this, install flashtool, then go to its folder and find folder driver and install the Xperia Z family driver. After these processes your phone will be recognized by flashtool
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Free mobile app
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Try what @Krllo said if u have windows 8.& if u have 'Bluestack or any other android thing instlled ,unistall it.Install drivers from flashtool folders.Install them via selecting ANYWAY.
Try to reflash Kitkat.& if doesn't work I am afraid you got the issue which @sasu22 said.
I had sasme issue.Stuck @ sony logo.Seems something gets damaged.

dev neo said:
Try what @Krllo said if u have windows 8.& if u have 'Bluestack or any other android thing instlled ,unistall it.Install drivers from flashtool folders.Install them via selecting ANYWAY.
Try to reflash Kitkat.& if doesn't work I am afraid you got the issue which @sasu22 said.
I had sasme issue.Stuck @ sony logo.Seems something gets damaged.
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My Phone is stuck on Sony Logo and rebooring again and again. With Fastboot I am getting simlock.ta file warning. After that phone is useless as of now. Do you recommend anything?

Krllo said:
If you use Windows 8, you must disable driver signature before installing flashtool, for this, hold shift key while restart your computer, enter in the proper settings and choose "disable signature driver", after this, install flashtool, then go to its folder and find folder driver and install the Xperia Z family driver. After these processes your phone will be recognized by flashtool
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Free mobile app
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dev neo said:
Try what @Krllo said if u have windows 8.& if u have 'Bluestack or any other android thing instlled ,unistall it.Install drivers from flashtool folders.Install them via selecting ANYWAY.
Try to reflash Kitkat.& if doesn't work I am afraid you got the issue which @sasu22 said.
I had sasme issue.Stuck @ sony logo.Seems something gets damaged.
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anshumangoyal said:
My Phone is stuck on Sony Logo and rebooring again and again. With Fastboot I am getting simlock.ta file warning. After that phone is useless as of now. Do you recommend anything?
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I couldn't get it fixed, so I bought a Z3 Compact, great phone, way faster than the ZL.

anshumangoyal said:
My Phone is stuck on Sony Logo and rebooring again and again. With Fastboot I am getting simlock.ta file warning. After that phone is useless as of now. Do you recommend anything?
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Does your phone start to home screen when you put in AC charging from wall socket?
I think you mean Flashmode...If you didn't try flashmode.Install needed drivers from flashtool folder.Connect you phone in flashmode (volume down+cable into).disconnect it.
load ftf-exclude any .TA files if you r not locked to any carrier.--click on 'No final verification'.
flash and connect when asked when displays .Hope it helps.Keep us updated.
ah_hin said:
I couldn't get it fixed, so I bought a Z3 Compact, great phone, way faster than the ZL.
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Nicely done.But if i were you i would never go with Sony once again.You will see what i am talking about.

[D5303] Strange! No FlashMode or fastboot! [HELP]

Hello guys
I forgot my Xperia T2 D5303 Pattern and i didn't use my gmail account to link it, thus i didn't set up passcode in case i forgot my pattern
I've tried to flash my T2 via FlashTool but i couldn't enter my T2 to Flashmode or fastboot
When i press VOL- and insert cable phone goes to charging and green battery icon appears.
I'm pretty sure that my T2 volume buttons working!
But the phone refuses to go flashmode or fastboot
The led is red or orange (when charging).
I tried using other Computer and different FlashTool versions,cables but i get the same...
P.S. Im on lolipop.
Please i really need your help since i can't use my T2
Thnx in advance.

Visit service centre or try with old flashtool version or try to repair by Sony pc companion..
For Sony companion click on update then repair my phone then select your device then it will download and ask u conect your phone
If all this not working make a prerooted zip by prf creater intall bt recovary

Are you sure the correct flashmode and fastboot mode drivers are installed in the computer?

I am having the same issue. I have quite and experience in installing custom ROMs on Sony phones and in particular, my Xperia S with Flashtool. I have also installed the latest version of Flashtool and proper drivers on multiple computers (Vista and Windows 10). The Flashtool Mode gets recognized but only for a couple of seconds then it will not respond further.