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fastboot and flashtool not working

i have ktg anzu kernel on my arc now usb mass storage dosent work and i cant use flashtool or fastboot as they come up unknown and drivers dont work.. anybody know how to fix this?? im pretty mad about it

if you have an unlocked bootloader, then, remember a kernel has nuthing to do with the flashmode or fastboot mode. you should be able to go into then (only if you have the drivers instaled)
downloads drivers from here....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24883071#post24883071
then install the pakage and thentry runnign flashtool again
hit thanks if i helped

link-in said:
if you have an unlocked bootloader, then, remember a kernel has nuthing to do with the flashmode or fastboot mode. you should be able to go into then (only if you have the drivers instaled)
downloads drivers from here....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24883071#post24883071
then install the pakage and thentry runnign flashtool again
hit thanks if i helped
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bootloader is unlocked didnt have the issue till i flashed the ktg anzu kernel other people have a problem with usb not working. fastboot light just comes on goes off and screen comes on.and my pc has drivers gf has same phone and i did hers ok so im at a loss

in htc devices there is a bydefault option that does not allow the phone to switch off completely.similarly, it would have been the case with your phone from the moment you flashed that kernel
do as i say maybe that could help
1) remove the battery
2) open flashtool on pc and keep one end of the cord connected to either phone or pc
3) now, insert the battery and as soon as possible, press and hold the menu button (extreme right) and insert the other end of the cord (to pc or phone)
4) the led should turn blue. keep it in that way, download another kernel (probably doomkernel as it is the most versatile)
5)flash the kernel and then go into cwm and in mounts and storage, hit mount usb storage and then see if the memory card gets detected....
6)(recommended step --download another rom probably acronium 4 (most battery efficient) paste it in your sd card when it is mounted in cwm and then do a fresh install of that rom on your phone
hit thanks if i helped:highfive::fingers-crossed:

link-in said:
in htc devices there is a bydefault option that does not allow the phone to switch off completely.similarly, it would have been the case with your phone from the moment you flashed that kernel
do as i say maybe that could help
1) remove the battery
2) open flashtool on pc and keep one end of the cord connected to either phone or pc
3) now, insert the battery and as soon as possible, press and hold the menu button (extreme right) and insert the other end of the cord (to pc or phone)
4) the led should turn blue. keep it in that way, download another kernel (probably doomkernel as it is the most versatile)
5)flash the kernel and then go into cwm and in mounts and storage, hit mount usb storage and then see if the memory card gets detected....
6)(recommended step --download another rom probably acronium 4 (most battery efficient) paste it in your sd card when it is mounted in cwm and then do a fresh install of that rom on your phone
hit thanks if i helped:highfive::fingers-crossed:
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took quite few tries but i got it thanks to you.

i thinkthe problem with drivers
you have to install the drivers

[Q] Sony Xperia S LT26i turn on and recovery problem...[ wipe battery stats ]

Hello guys, I have a Xperia S LT26i in the Italian official version of software 6.1.a.2.55 rooted by E-Root v1.0.14 ( locked bootloader )
i wiped battery stats (after wiping data...cache ...all what we can wipe, mount and unmount every thing from the clockworkmod )
i reboot the mobile from the recovery then it crash in the Sony logo it crashes in the sony logo which stays a long time i forced restart by pressing Power button+volume(+) ( tried one viration and three vibrations )
then the same thing happened until nothing displays on the screen and the notification led litghs red lights red when I connect with pc or AC power
then the mobile doesn't turn on or start on recovery mode again and is not recognized by Windows on Flashtool or on the SEUS
i tried to remove/insert battery, waiting to battery drain, charging the mobile without results,without benefit
Please help/solutions

sen.haji22 said:
Hello guys, I have a Xperia S LT26i in the Italian official version of software 6.1.a.2.55 rooted by E-Root v1.0.14 ( locked bootloader )
i wiped battery stats (after wiping data...cache ...all what we can wipe, mount and unmount every thing from the clockworkmod )
i reboot the mobile from the recovery then it crash in the Sony logo it crashes in the sony logo which stays a long time i forced restart by pressing Power button+volume(+) ( tried one viration and three vibrations )
then the same thing happened until nothing displays on the screen and the notification led litghs red lights red when I connect with pc or AC power
then the mobile doesn't turn on or start on recovery mode again and is not recognized by Windows on Flashtool or on the SEUS
i tried to remove/insert battery, waiting to battery drain, charging the mobile without results,without benefit
Please help/solutions
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As ur rooted try booting in recovery
Nd try connecting via fastboot nd use fastboot commands.......

sen.haji22 said:
Hello guys, I have a Xperia S LT26i in the Italian official version of software 6.1.a.2.55 rooted by E-Root v1.0.14 ( locked bootloader )
i wiped battery stats (after wiping data...cache ...all what we can wipe, mount and unmount every thing from the clockworkmod )
i reboot the mobile from the recovery then it crash in the Sony logo it crashes in the sony logo which stays a long time i forced restart by pressing Power button+volume(+) ( tried one viration and three vibrations )
then the same thing happened until nothing displays on the screen and the notification led litghs red lights red when I connect with pc or AC power
then the mobile doesn't turn on or start on recovery mode again and is not recognized by Windows on Flashtool or on the SEUS
i tried to remove/insert battery, waiting to battery drain, charging the mobile without results,without benefit
Please help/solutions
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what have u done :/ u formatted everything in MOUNT AND STORAGE right? :/

ll_r1d0_ll said:
what have u done :/ u formatted everything in MOUNT AND STORAGE right? :/
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Firstly install the drivers if installed already reinstall them againg
after installing connect the phone and press vol down u'll boot into flashmode use flashtools and see if the device is recognized..
Post the results here....
Ur Bootloader is unlocked or locked.......

[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.

brick after format data

Hello,
I think I bricked my phone
I wanted to upgrade from 4.4.2 to Lollipop http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/stock-14-6-1-236-customized-lollipop-5-t3264557
And before that I did a factory reset and format data (I got some issues on my phone and wanted to get rid of them).
Now I can not enter TWRP, I can not enter any thing. At the time beeing, after many restarts my red button is broken, I switch it off by "Power/Vol+". When I connect USB or push Power it starts and showing "SONY"-Logo, and that's it.
I can not enter flash-mode by swith off, hold Vol- and connect USB :crying:
What can I do to revive my Z1c?
Thanks for advices
BerWatch!

BerWatch said:
Hello,
I think I bricked my phone
I wanted to upgrade from 4.4.2 to Lollipop http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/stock-14-6-1-236-customized-lollipop-5-t3264557
And before that I did a factory reset and format data (I got some issues on my phone and wanted to get rid of them).
Now I can not enter TWRP, I can not enter any thing. At the time beeing, after many restarts my red button is broken, I switch it off by "Power/Vol+". When I connect USB or push Power it starts and showing "SONY"-Logo, and that's it.
I can not enter flash-mode by swith off, hold Vol- and connect USB :crying:
What can I do to revive my Z1c?
Thanks for advices
BerWatch!
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Do you have adb / fastboot on your computer?

levone1 said:
Do you have adb / fastboot on your computer?
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Yes, I have, but can not enter my phone/don't know how to enter.
I tried switch off (by Power and Vol+), holding Vol- (the same with Vol+) and plug in USB - it starts by showing red light for 2 sec than "SONY", and than stps - no vibration, no light, only steady "SONY"
cmd shows: D:\Programme\Android-Tools\ADB>adb reboot recovery
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
error: device not found
D:\Programme\Android-Tools\ADB>adb reboot recovery
error: device not found
D:\Programme\Android-Tools\ADB>adb reboot bootloader
error: device not found
Phhu, hopefully I do something wrong?!

Install these:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/xperia-z1-compact-driver/
and try again

BerWatch said:
Yes, I have, but can not enter my phone/don't know how to enter.
I tried switch off (by Power and Vol+), holding Vol- (the same with Vol+) and plug in USB - it starts by showing red light for 2 sec than "SONY", and than stps - no vibration, no light, only steady "SONY"
cmd shows: D:\Programme\Android-Tools\ADB>adb reboot recovery
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
error: device not found
D:\Programme\Android-Tools\ADB>adb reboot recovery
error: device not found
D:\Programme\Android-Tools\ADB>adb reboot bootloader
error: device not found
Phhu, hopefully I do something wrong?!
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Power off by holding power and volume up, just wait until it turns off. When it's totally shut off, just hold volume up while plugging in cable and don't let go of volume until you see blue led. Then you're in fastboot mode. If you have drivers installed, it's very easy to get into recovery from there. Report back.

If everything fails...
Install Flashtool on your PC, install the necessary drivers (flashtool helps you with that), download the current firmware in .ftf format and apply it with Flashtool to your phone.
No worries, we all were at your point sometime but you can always recover

Thanks for your hints, folks!
I'll try them tomorrow and give feedback than.

Happened to me once.. Accidentally wiped my data..
Only thing I managed to do is reinstall kk via flashtool
Xperia Z1 Compact .386 rooted

...nothing works.
I have almost everything installed: adb.exe (800kb from 25.07.2013), fastboot.exe (157kb from 25.07.2013), Flashtool (Version 0.9.14.0 built on 12-02-2014 22:45:00), Xperia Companion (Vers. 1.1.24.0), Z1 Compact drivers (device manager says: Sony sa0109 ADB Interface Driver Vers. 2.0.10.30018 from 13.05.2013).
Nothing can connect my Win10-PC via USB3.0 to my phone, it always starts (when I connect it to USB by holding wether Vol+ or Vol-) with red (...pink?) light for about 4sec, followed by showing "SONY" - end of anything.
I'm desperate :crying:

Do you get the green led light when connected in flash mode (vol down when connecting)?
Xperia Z1 Compact LP .386 rooted

No, only red light, than "SONY" without any vibration...
May it be, that usb-debugging was off, whenn I did format data?

BerWatch said:
No, only red light, than "SONY" without any vibration...
May it be, that usb-debugging was off, whenn I did format data?
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I don't think it's related..
Maybe you don't have the right drivers on pc?
Xperia Z1 Compact LP .386 rooted

The fastboot or flashmode mode should always work - regardless of what you did regarding ROMs or setting or wipe etc.
It is there to save your phone if you messed up.
It is strange that you cant enter these modes. Normally its really a driver issue and you PC does not recognize your phone.
But it seems that you have tried installing them already.
Just to make sure... Your phone charges normally when you plug it in right? So it cant be a broken cable or broken micro-USB connection on your phone?
Also make sure your phone is really shut down - try resetting it with the red button next to your SIM-card slot.
Your volume buttons were fine before right?

Schlengge said:
The fastboot or flashmode mode should always work - regardless of what you did regarding ROMs or setting or wipe etc.
It is there to save your phone if you messed up.
It is strange that you cant enter these modes. Normally its really a driver issue and you PC does not recognize your phone.
But it seems that you have tried installing them already.
Just to make sure... Your phone charges normally when you plug it in right? So it cant be a broken cable or broken micro-USB connection on your phone?
Also make sure your phone is really shut down - try resetting it with the red button next to your SIM-card slot.
Your volume buttons were fine before right?
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BINGO!!! ...the usb-cable, it's a pretty new one, but I know, the Z1c doesn't like every cable
Now I can enter Flashtools flash and fastboot mode.
I think I lost almost everything on my Z1c, even my TWRP, don't I?
What is now for noobs like me the best way to install this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/stock-14-6-1-236-customized-lollipop-5-t3264557
Many Thanks!

Flash kitkat, root with pc, install twrp recovery, and flash lp rom from recovery
Xperia Z1 Compact LP .386 rooted

Oreltub said:
Flash kitkat, root with pc, install twrp recovery, and flash lp rom from recover/QUOTE]
...uuumpf, but thanks!
Does kiktkat mean 14.4.A.0.108 Android 4.4.4?
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Yes
Xperia Z1 Compact LP .386 rooted

Thank you all for your input!
It was the usb-cable which did load my Z1c and in this case (no other data on the phone) light the purple LED and display the "SONY"-logo - but nothing else!
All the future problems are more on the software-side (my head) than on the hardware (the cable)...

Haha glad you sorted it out. I don't know why but I also have USB cables in my collection that just won't work with my Z1C... But now you know
If you need further help in restoring with flashtool you can also look up this thread for some helpful links : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
Try to get your hands on a .108 firmware (I always keep one on my PC in case I f*** up ). They are easy to root with EasyRoot and from there you can flash dualrecovery. With TWRP you are good to access your backups or flash anything you want again.
Sent from my D5503 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Schlengge said:
Haha glad you sorted it out. I don't know why but I also have USB cables in my collection that just won't work with my Z1C... But now you know
If you need further help in restoring with flashtool you can also look up this thread for some helpful links : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
Try to get your hands on a .108 firmware (I always keep one on my PC in case I f*** up ). They are easy to root with EasyRoot and from there you can flash dualrecovery. With TWRP you are good to access your backups or flash anything you want again.
Sent from my D5503 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Thanks - I'll give a feedback when i'm through!

Is my z1c hard brick or soft brick (help me) please

Greeting Android master on xperia z1 compact section
please help me my phone stuck in bootloop!
my device condition are
-Locked Bootloader
-Running ExistenZ 9.5.5 and rooted
-Xposed 89 sdk22 installed
-Dont have TA backup
-Dual Recovery
-USB debugging not turned ON
1. The story is last night i flashed Sir cmdarkshadow port ExistenZ 9.5.5, before that i use Miui 7
2. Aftel clean flash im getting internal not mounted bug (not the actual problem here)
3. Then after some search all over the forum i used a terminal code in attempt to fix the storage bug, the command were :-
su
echo mkdir/storagesdcard0 > /data/local/userinit.sh (but i got error saying permission denied )
then i proceed with chmod 700/data/local/userinit.sh
and i rebooted
since that my device stuck in bootloop, the behavior is Xperia logo appear along with red led (not blinking) in about 3 second and this behavior repeat infinitely
i also cannot access the recovery via pressing vol + and vol -
Window 7 do recognize my device but adb wont, it say waiting for device for eternity
what should i do ? did i mess with GPL? or my recovery got deleted from the command i made?
please help, this phone is my daily driver and i have classes which i cant see my notes without. please help me :crying:

In sim card slot there is a small red button. Hold it down with toothpick or paper clip until you feel three vibrations. That will shut off your phone.
After that you can use Flashtool to flash stock firmware. Or you can try adb again.