sorry for my bad English.
i flashed my xperia by flash tool and after flash crashed my phone and now when i put on the charge there is red light for led but don't turn on the device and don't put on flash mod and don't put on fastboot.
now i ask are they ways to fix this problem?????
As far as I know there is no way to fix it yet. If you still have warranty just send it to service center and say that after update phone didn't turn on.
What you did wrong is you didn't use fsc script when flashing your phone.
JaanZZ said:
As far as I know there is no way to fix it yet. If you still have warranty just send it to service center and say that after update phone didn't turn on.
What you did wrong is you didn't use fsc script when flashing your phone.
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As far as I'm concerned there might be a bug in 0.9.23.2 where it doesn't ask for fsc script because I did a simulate flash and it didn't ask to use fsc script and I know it asks for an fsc because I tried it on 0.9.20.0
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moahmmad.bayati60 said:
sorry for my bad English.
i flashed my xperia by flash tool and after flash crashed my phone and now when i put on the charge there is red light for led but don't turn on the device and don't put on flash mod and don't put on fastboot.
now i ask are they ways to fix this problem?????
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What version of flash tool did you use
JaanZZ said:
As far as I know there is no way to fix it yet. If you still have warranty just send it to service center and say that after update phone didn't turn on.
What you did wrong is you didn't use fsc script when flashing your phone.
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Thank you for your reply but my warranty is finished.
ih8redsn0w said:
As far as I'm concerned there might be a bug in 0.9.23.2 where it doesn't ask for fsc script because I did a simulate flash and it didn't ask to use fsc script and I know it asks for an fsc because I tried it on 0.9.20.0
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What version of flash tool did you use
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0.9.23.1 or 0.9.23.2 I'm not sure which of these
moahmmad.bayati60 said:
0.9.23.1 or 0.9.23.2 I'm not sure which of these
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Well I've tried contacting androxyde to see if there is a fix
ih8redsn0w said:
Well I've tried contacting androxyde to see if there is a fix
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I have exactly same problem and have been trying to resolve this issue. So far I have no fix.
My phone gets detected as com3 and after installing mediatek vcom drivers it is detected as com7. But after pressing reset button it doesn't detect phone at all.
Problem this far is that sp flash tool do not detect phone and I have no scatter file either.
Hopefully that will help someone to resolve this issue.
moahmmad.bayati60 said:
Thank you for your reply but my warranty is finished.
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That sucks, you only have 12 months warranty? It's 2 years here in the UK. Hopefully I won't have to use it.
rubiicon59 said:
That sucks, you only have 12 months warranty? It's 2 years here in the UK. Hopefully I won't have to use it.
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We have that also in Finland, but in my case I got phone back without back cover and note that they won't fix my phone or replace it.
I will try to find solution for this issue anyway.
Please help same problem my m5 sinle sim too usb serial com3 device but i was saw cs-tool like look can fix but i not yet to use it cuz no computer now could you help me way to fix xperia m5 ss ?
CS-tool image
bunleng638 said:
CS-tool image
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Try sp-flashtool
Also note that Androxyde said there is no way to fix a red light bricked phone
Cstool flash firmware select com3 that seen or intall vcom driver find ddiver similar flash only twrp or boot it's ok
same here, I also flashed my m5 and after finishing it did not boot as it should..... bricked.
no more flashmode or anything. just a red light when connecting to a usb cable or charger.
FLASHTOOL DID NOT ASK ME TO USE A SCRIPT !!!!!!!
i did the exact same procedure on the same computer with the same flashtool software ,same firmware file to the same phone as i did many times before.
the only difference was that i had checked "wipe user" and "wipe cust-reset.ta" but afaik this shouldn't be the problem.
..... sony service asks for 220 euros to fix it.... changing motherboard actually.
this sucks! i just hope there is a fix for this.
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t-driver said:
same here, I also flashed my m5 and after finishing it did not boot as it should..... bricked.
no more flashmode or anything. just a red light when connecting to a usb cable or charger.
FLASHTOOL DID NOT ASK ME TO USE A SCRIPT !!!!!!!
i did the exact same procedure on the same computer with the same flashtool software ,same firmware file to the same phone as i did many times before.
the only difference was that i had checked "wipe user" and "wipe cust-reset.ta" but afaik this shouldn't be the problem.
..... sony service asks for 220 euros to fix it.... changing motherboard actually.
this sucks! i just hope there is a fix for this.
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It's fixed already, did you flash before I posted this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m5/general/flashtool-0-9-23-2-t3550026
ih8redsn0w said:
It's fixed already, did you flash before I posted this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m5/general/flashtool-0-9-23-2-t3550026
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a fix as in "fixing the bricked phone" I don't think this link relates to me,
because I already had successfully used the flashtool software and firmware file previously.
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t-driver said:
a fix as in "fixing the bricked phone" I don't think this link relates to me,
because I already had successfully used the flashtool software and firmware file previously.
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Oh I thought you meant flashtool
ih8redsn0w said:
Oh I thought you meant flashtool
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well no....
but it seems there is a way with setool and finding some test points on the pcb to start flashing new bootloader etc.
unfortunately there is very little to non existent information on how to do it.
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Same problem, appreciate any help...!
diegopanther said:
Same problem, appreciate any help...!
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if flashtool is not doing it, only sony can unbrick it.
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I recently came into the possession of an Xperia Play and I have been left confused by the situation. The touch screen does not work but the buttons do... It is running the default modded Sony version of Android, It is a few months old and I have a feeling that it is a software problem rather than a hardware problem. I am wondering if there is any rooting method that would be suitable for my situation or should I just give up on the phone?
Any help would be appreciated
flash back to stock and check the touchscreen,
fma965 said:
flash back to stock and check the touchscreen,
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It's not rooted and it's already running the stock version of aneroid. I'm trying to figure out if I could root it without being able to access the phone's settings. I believe installing third party apps is enabled. Should I just try superoneclick or would I risk bricking it
Yii don't need to have it rooted to flash back to stock...just download the stock.ftf and flash it via flashtool
Here is the link for flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
Here some stock fw http://www.xperiagamer.com/XXX-Zone/Stock-Roms/
cippi21 said:
Yii don't need to have it rooted to flash back to stock...just download the stock.ftf and flash it via flashtool
Here is the link for flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
Here some stock fw http://www.xperiagamer.com/XXX-Zone/Stock-Roms/
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There's a problem with that too. Flashtool wont recognise that there's a device connected since I can access the "Allow USB" on my phone Can you think of any ways around that?
Pup_Skag said:
There's a problem with that too. Flashtool wont recognise that there's a device connected since I can access the "Allow USB" on my phone Can you think of any ways around that?
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you realise flashtool requires the device to be in flashmode right? its either back or search during usb connected but i always get confused which 1 it is
Sent from my Samsung N130 Netbook powered by Android-x86
fma965 said:
you realise flashtool requires the device to be in flashmode right? its either back or search during usb connected but i always get confused which 1 it is
Sent from my Samsung N130 Netbook powered by Android-x86
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Of course... that's embarrasing Right , ok ... I flashed 2.3.3 on it and the touchscreen still isn't working! hmmm... should I just give up on it or is there anything else I could do?
Pup_Skag said:
Of course... that's embarrasing Right , ok ... I flashed 2.3.3 on it and the touchscreen still isn't working! hmmm... should I just give up on it or is there anything else I could do?
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my vote is hardware issue
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2
agree possibly digitizer issue...in that case u can buy a cheap one on ebay
is there a chance to repair my xperia play even if its dead.? the repairman said that its dead boot.. they can't repair it.. (((
please if you have a solution please tell me.. (((
bumblegee09 said:
is there a chance to repair my xperia play even if its dead.? the repairman said that its dead boot.. they can't repair it.. (((
please if you have a solution please tell me.. (((
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What is "dead boot"?
Does phone vibrate when powered on?
Any lights on led?
What happened when you plug it PC? (nothing, something...)
What happened when you press search or back and plug it in pc?
What is your model? i,a,at,x?
How your phone died in first place?
Do you have locked/unlocked bootloader?
What was latest firmware/rom installed on phone?
did you overclock it before it died?
If you just saying "help me, my Play is dead" and not providing any info, then no one will be able to help you. Even worse, no one will be willing to even bother asking questions that you should say in first place...
And yes, one of reason your Play don't work is that motherboard is dead, so no one can help you. Just be ready for that answer even if you don't like it
Bakisha said:
What is "dead boot"?
Does phone vibrate when powered on?
Any lights on led?
What happened when you plug it PC? (nothing, something...)
What happened when you press search or back and plug it in pc?
What is your model? i,a,at,x?
How your phone died in first place?
Do you have locked/unlocked bootloader?
What was latest firmware/rom installed on phone?
did you overclock it before it died?
If you just saying "help me, my Play is dead" and not providing any info, then no one will be able to help you. Even worse, no one will be willing to even bother asking questions that you should say in first place...
And yes, one of reason your Play don't work is that motherboard is dead, so no one can help you. Just be ready for that answer even if you don't like it
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yes it vibrate when i try to pwer it on..
when i plug it led turn green
when i plug it to pc there's something.. like a sound when it is being detected and disconnected.
only flash mode i think..
r800i
when i try to update it to latest version
i dont what bootloader is.. (sorry i'm noob.. it's just my firstime)
2.3.3 i think,, gingerbread..
no
thank you for your time and for trying to help me.. its my first time here in forum
Did you ever try to flash you're phone via sus or flashtool? Dead boot state needs ressurection (JTAG)
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
bumblegee09 said:
yes it vibrate when i try to pwer it on..
when i plug it led turn green
when i plug it to pc there's something.. like a sound when it is being detected and disconnected.
only flash mode i think..
r800i
when i try to update it to latest version
i dont what bootloader is.. (sorry i'm noob.. it's just my firstime)
2.3.3 i think,, gingerbread..
no
thank you for your time and for trying to help me.. its my first time here in forum
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Well, good news, you Play is not tottaly dead (green light means battery is charging and full)
Do you have drivers installed for phone?
-Try the following:
press and hold back button and while keeping it press connect usb to PC. Now right click on "my computer" and choose "manage". click on "device manager". Do you see anything named "sony" there. What exactly does it say? (something like sa102, unknown,etc...)
-Did you try to flash stock firmware with flashtool?
Guide where to download and use it can be found in thread [GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Flashing A FTF File Using Flashtool
And you can download firmware from Xperia Play Index - ROM'S, FIRMWARE, KERNEL'S, GUIDE'S, THEMES, MOD'S second post, choose file named R800i_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftf
-Did you tried to repair with PC companion?
You can download it from Sony's site
-Did you tried repair with Sony update service?
You can find it here
epipok said:
Did you ever try to flash you're phone via sus or flashtool? Dead boot state needs ressurection (JTAG)
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
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i did try via flashtool and the repairman try sus i think.. he said it is dead boot.. he also said that JTAG something.. i dont know what JTAG is and where can i get or do it.. is it expensive.? coz i don't have that much money
Bakisha said:
Well, good news, you Play is not tottaly dead (green light means battery is charging and full)
Do you have drivers installed for phone?
-Try the following:
press and hold back button and while keeping it press connect usb to PC. Now right click on "my computer" and choose "manage". click on "device manager". Do you see anything named "sony" there. What exactly does it say? (something like sa102, unknown,etc...)
-Did you try to flash stock firmware with flashtool?
Guide where to download and use it can be found in thread [GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Flashing A FTF File Using Flashtool
And you can download firmware from Xperia Play Index - ROM'S, FIRMWARE, KERNEL'S, GUIDE'S, THEMES, MOD'S second post, choose file named R800i_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftf
-Did you tried to repair with PC companion?
You can download it from Sony's site
-Did you tried repair with Sony update service?
You can find it here
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thank you for the good news.. actually the repairman said that only JTAG can repair this.. but i think its so expensive.. i don't have much money..
i see it under device manager>usb controller>SEMC flash device.. do i have to update drivers.?
yes i tried to flash stock firmware.. its says that its finish that i unplug my phone and then open it.. but still only vibrates..
i tried it with PC Companion it says that i have a modified software. and in sony update is also like that..
bumblegee09 said:
thank you for the good news.. actually the repairman said that only JTAG can repair this.. but i think its so expensive.. i don't have much money..
i see it under device manager>usb controller>SEMC flash device.. do i have to update drivers.?
yes i try to flash stock firmware.. its says that its finish that i unplug my phone and then open it.. but still only vibrates..
i tried it with PC Companion it says that i have a modified software. and in sony update is also like that..
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Hm, if PC Companion don't work, try Sony's Emma Software
But i am in doubt that you can repair it yourself if Emma doesn't work
Bakisha said:
Hm, if PC Companion don't work, try Sony's Emma Software
But i am in doubt that you can repair it yourself if Emma doesn't work
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if this doesn't work maybe i have no choice but to repair it via JTAG that repairman says.. but it's expensive
do you know where can i find JTAG.?
thank u so much for your help Bakisha
bumblegee09 said:
if this doesn't work maybe i have no choice but to repair it via JTAG that repairman says.. but it's expensive
thank u so much for your help Bakisha
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It is not impossible, but as i said, for you could be very difficult (since you don't know much about Play's hardware and it's probelms)
As FaiselW said, try also to relock bootloader.
Bricking is common fault when doing OTA update on unlocked bootloader
Check this thread also, it might help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019
Bakisha said:
It is not impossible, but as i said, for you could be very difficult (since you don't know much about Play's hardware and it's probelms)
As FaiselW said, try also to relock bootloader.
Bricking is common fault when doing OTA update on unlocked bootloader
Check this thread also, it might help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019
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i will do what you suggest.. thank you for your effort Bakisha..
sorry for the noob question but what is OTA and bootloader.? what is difference between unlocked and locked bootloader.? sorry again fir noob question..
bumblegee09 said:
i will do what you suggest.. thank you for your effort Bakisha..
sorry for the noob question but what is OTA and bootloader.? what is difference between unlocked and locked bootloader.? sorry again fir noob question..
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OTA update - over the air update
For bootloader, use google...
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hi i have xperia m i tried to root but now it just shows the booting wave only ...
i try to flash it with flash tool but flashtool says debugging is off
what can i do? plz help me ...hope u r
thank u
hi guys, flashed the rom stock bumped v20i, I received an error in flash with wipe, I rebooted into recovery but does not go. i lost recovery and download mode (volume up and connected usb to pc does not turn on the device).
any solutions?
Same here, any on f460k korean version =/.
I am getting stuck oin bootloop so had to downgrade. Why can't you get to recovery with battery pull and volume down?
always boot certification security, on download mode and recovery =/ even when connect the usb cable.
http://www.usoftsmartphone.com/t269796.html
Can work?
danielg90 said:
hi guys, flashed the rom stock bumped v20i, I received an error in flash with wipe, I rebooted into recovery but does not go. i lost recovery and download mode (volume up and connected usb to pc does not turn on the device).
any solutions?
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sambrooke said:
I am getting stuck oin bootloop so had to downgrade. Why can't you get to recovery with battery pull and volume down?
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danielg90 said:
http://www.usoftsmartphone.com/t269796.html
Can work?
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Can't get in fastboot mode =(.. i read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/fix-unbrick-lg-g3-stuck-qualcomm-hs-usb-t2933853 but cant find the COM port only the unknow device.
i folllowed http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/fix-unbrick-lg-g3-stuck-qualcomm-hs-usb-t2933853 and this is the result http://goo.gl/8FSTNp
i gonna try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142 , if result i tell u, did u see the com port in your drive? i don't have drive for offline phone on f460 model.
Sorry this isn't helping you guys but..
I'm really afraid of this happening with my device. That's why I still love my Galaxy s4. Never heard of this on galaxy s4.
I really hope you guys figure out the problem. Good luck!
GG.... i got my phone bricked can't find a way to weak up it again :'(
mafury said:
i gonna try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142 , if result i tell u, did u see the com port in your drive? i don't have drive for offline phone on f460 model.
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Link for file g3?
Those files can be extracted from KDZ 5.0 with the kdz extractor tool. This solution don't work for me u.u' can't find qualcom 805 driver...
when i connect phone https://www.dropbox.com/s/uc1yy49a9iyp2t1/Cattura.JPG?dl=0
QHS
danielg90 said:
i folllowed http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/fix-unbrick-lg-g3-stuck-qualcomm-hs-usb-t2933853 and this is the result http://goo.gl/8FSTNp
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Is your phone in Qualcomm QHSUSB__BULK mode?
If yes I recently got this problem on my D855 after getting an OTA update, it hardbricked, it will need to be boot repaired, the owner of the board diagnostics software is in the thread you got your software from, he restricted his software so that it will give the said error.
He charges 50 USD for repairing boot, I returned my phone to the seller, you should try the software in offline mode, i-e disconnect from the internet before launching the application, if it works then tell us, if not then probably the best option will be to ask the owner of this software for access.
ScAvEnGeR(PHC) said:
Is your phone in Qualcomm QHSUSB__BULK mode?
If yes I recently got this problem on my D855 after getting an OTA update, it hardbricked, it will need to be boot repaired, the owner of the board diagnostics software is in the thread you got your software from, he restricted his software so that it will give the said error.
He charges 50 USD for repairing boot, I returned my phone to the seller, you should try the software in offline mode, i-e disconnect from the internet before launching the application, if it works then tell us, if not then probably the best option will be to ask the owner of this software for access.
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my device isn't in Qualcomm QHSUSB__BULK mode, is in https://www.dropbox.com/s/uc1yy49a9iyp2t1/Cattura.JPG?dl=0
Good
danielg90 said:
my device isn't in Qualcomm QHSUSB__BULK mode, is in https://www.dropbox.com/s/uc1yy49a9iyp2t1/Cattura.JPG?dl=0
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Its a good sign, use the LG flash tool, use the TOT method not the KDZ one...
Good Luck...
ScAvEnGeR(PHC) said:
Its a good sign, use the LG flash tool, use the TOT method not the KDZ one...
Good Luck...
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Any luck with this as im in a similar pickle.
quintaar said:
Any luck with this as im in a similar pickle.
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What is being displayed in the device manager after installing drivers?
ScAvEnGeR(PHC) said:
Its a good sign, use the LG flash tool, use the TOT method not the KDZ one...
Good Luck...
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i try lg flash tool method but devide is not detected
ScAvEnGeR(PHC) said:
What is being displayed in the device manager after installing drivers?
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The com port as in my thread just wanted to check in this post if anyone has any updates too as this one sounds very similar
I flash a sotck rom in xperia m5 and I didnt exclude the simlock file, in the processes says "warng: simlock.ta ignored", now the phone is asking me for a sim network unlock Pin, what i can do??
and flashing with flashtool worked???
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you can try flushing generic ftf,i'm not 100% sure that might help but if the flash tool is working you can try that,or try to use xperia companion " repair phone" option that might flash your old original firmware.if you SI/CDA code isn't changed
If your phone survived you should celebrate. Currently Flashtool is not compatible with Xperia M5 and there's a very high chance of getting your phone bricked in case you try to use Flashtool with it...
EDIT: just noticed a new version of Flashtool was released (0.9.20.0). Has anyone tried flashing Xperia M5 with it?
EDIT 2: I just tried and indeed it works! Make sure you're using Flashtool 0.9.20.0 or newer and answer yes when it asks if you would like to use the .fsc script (otherwise you may brick your device). In some cases you may get errors during flashing (like "processing of xxxx.sin ended with errors"), to fix that, use a lower value for the "Max USB buffer" setting (512K seems to work flawlessly)...
mbc07 said:
If your phone survived you should celebrate. Currently Flashtool is not compatible with Xperia M5 and there's a very high chance of getting your phone bricked in case you try to use Flashtool with it...
EDIT: just noticed a new version of Flashtool was released (0.9.20.0). Has anyone tried flashing Xperia M5 with it?
EDIT 2: I just tried and indeed it works! Make sure you're using Flashtool 0.9.20.0 or newer and answer yes when it asks if you would like to use the .fsc script (otherwise you may brick your device). In some cases you may get errors during flashing (like "processing of xxxx.sin ended with errors"), to fix that, use a lower value for the "Max USB buffer" setting (512K seems to work flawlessly)...
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I had an error flashing Xperia M5, don't ask for fsc and say boot.sin or something like that have an error. I disconnected my Xperia from the PC and I can't turn it back or put it in flashtool. What can I do now?. I have flashtool (0.9.20.0). and I have auto sync.
Sorry for my bad english.
If you didn't use the .fsc file when Flashtool asked and can't enter in Flash Mode anymore I'm afraid your device bricked and now only Service Center can help...
mbc07 said:
If you didn't use the .fsc file when Flashtool asked and can't enter in Flash Mode anymore I'm afraid your device bricked and now only Service Center can help...
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Flashtool don't asked for .fsc file, anyway I sent my Xperia to sat.
Now the question, Will I lose my warranty? I hope not.
Erodrigz2 said:
Flashtool don't asked for .fsc file, anyway I sent my Xperia to sat.
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Then you didn't sync your Flashtool devices database at least once before flashing. The bundling of a .fsc script for M5 was something done recently, you may need to trigger the devices sync manually, but that should be done before flashing, otherwise Flashtool won't ask if you want to use the .fsc script.
Erodrigz2 said:
Now the question, Will I lose my warranty? I hope not.
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If your bootloader was still locked, then no, your warranty is intact. If you have unlocked your bootloader, your mileage may vary, it depends of the Service Center policy. Mine, for example, I messed its boot partition while I was trying to get TWRP working with our device, I had to send it to Service Center (here in Brazil) and they still repaired it under warranty, even with the bootloader unlocked. But on the other hand I also heard of people who lost warranty because of the unlocked bootloader...
So bricking my device with flashtool won't void warranty?
Sent from my Xperia M5 E5603 using XDA-Developer premium
Hi Everyone,
I had successfully flash FTF on my M5, with different CDA from Hongkong to Philippines.
I had to do that since Hongkong variant which is certainly the phone variant with Shutdown &
other annoying issues. Hence Sony made it slow to update.
And luckily I succeed in flash B.46 then manually updated it to B.55.
Conclusion: if you had issues on delay updates. better change it with different variant.
PS. Better have backup of your data first.
pren22 said:
So bricking my device with flashtool won't void warranty?
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As long as your bootloader is locked, no, because even an official OTA has a minimal risk of bricking your device (e.g. if your battery dies during the update). Also, Flashtool uses the same protocol as the official Sony solutions (Xperia Companion/Update Service), so, it's almost impossible to discover if the device was flashed with an official solution or with Flashtool (even more now that it supports .fsc scripts)...
otsukaranz said:
I had to do that since Hongkong variant which is certainly the phone variant with Shutdown &
other annoying issues.
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That's placebo. The random shutdown issues are related to battery lock, which is a HW issue, so, a unit with the battery lock issue would still randomly shutdown no matter what firmware region/variant you flash to it.
mbc07 said:
That's placebo. The random shutdown issues are related to battery lock, which is a HW issue, so, a unit with the battery lock issue would still randomly shutdown no matter what firmware region/variant you flash to it.
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Yeah you're right, but based on the released date, on which case they release it first on Chinese market before the shutdown issue was known, Sony had the chance to recall the batches released for other markets, i.e. Philippines.
Anyway this was just a hypothesis and i was able to conclude, still the issue persist, but the performance goin better since before.
Cheers mate!
Can I use Flashtool to fix my softbricked M5 Dual? I am going to flash official loli pop rom
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mbc07 said:
If your phone survived you should celebrate. Currently Flashtool is not compatible with Xperia M5 and there's a very high chance of getting your phone bricked in case you try to use Flashtool with it...
EDIT: just noticed a new version of Flashtool was released (0.9.20.0). Has anyone tried flashing Xperia M5 with it?
EDIT 2: I just tried and indeed it works! Make sure you're using Flashtool 0.9.20.0 or newer and answer yes when it asks if you would like to use the .fsc script (otherwise you may brick your device). In some cases you may get errors during flashing (like "processing of xxxx.sin ended with errors"), to fix that, use a lower value for the "Max USB buffer" setting (512K seems to work flawlessly)...
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I am about to use Flashtool 0.9.22.3 to flash official loli pop rom to my softbricked Xperia M5. I saw some tutorials which guide to flash M5, but they do not mention about the .fsc script. Do I have to worry about it further more? Here is the link for a tutorial http://www.modifyandroid.com/stock-roms/sony/how-to-flash-stock-rom-for-sony-xperia-m5-dual-e5663/
And also, do I need to unlock the boot loader in order to use FlashTool?
vigamage said:
Can I use Flashtool to fix my softbricked M5 Dual? I am going to flash official loli pop rom
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I am about to use Flashtool 0.9.22.3 to flash official loli pop rom to my softbricked Xperia M5. I saw some tutorials which guide to flash M5, but they do not mention about the .fsc script. Do I have to worry about it further more? Here is the link for a tutorial http://www.modifyandroid.com/stock-roms/sony/how-to-flash-stock-rom-for-sony-xperia-m5-dual-e5663/
And also, do I need to unlock the boot loader in order to use FlashTool?
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Yes for fsc script, and no need to unlock the bootloader. Flashtool works on totally stock unrooted xperia devices
Sent from my Xperia XA using XDA Labs
aidy.lucas said:
Yes for fsc script, and no need to unlock the bootloader. Flashtool works on totally stock unrooted xperia devices
Sent from my Xperia XA using XDA Labs
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But what if it does not ask for that option? I saw some people complaining saying flashtool did not ask for fsc option
mbc07 said:
If your phone survived you should celebrate. Currently Flashtool is not compatible with Xperia M5 and there's a very high chance of getting your phone bricked in case you try to use Flashtool with it...
EDIT: just noticed a new version of Flashtool was released (0.9.20.0). Has anyone tried flashing Xperia M5 with it?
EDIT 2: I just tried and indeed it works! Make sure you're using Flashtool 0.9.20.0 or newer and answer yes when it asks if you would like to use the .fsc script (otherwise you may brick your device). In some cases you may get errors during flashing (like "processing of xxxx.sin ended with errors"), to fix that, use a lower value for the "Max USB buffer" setting (512K seems to work flawlessly)...
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So will flashing the rooted kernal for marshmallow work with this and a locked bootloader or nope?
Well latest 0.9.25.0 has left M5 (E56XX series) out for selection somehow.
Due program i wanted to run, did not worked , gonna flash back to 6.0.1, but after closing bootloader, unfortunately Sony has made a f-up trap with IMEI based bootloader unlocking - it saves data, and later , even if bootloader locked u get sorry bootloader has once unlocked, uräe not egible for updates or something similar.
Without M5 selection in list creating a FTF is impossible sort of.
Ok so i was just rooting when my phone decides to die during so commands in adb. :crying:
Now i cant turn on the phone or boot into fastboot or bootloader. everytime i plug it in the charging light just flashes. Also my computer recognises the device as qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008 . ive read around the internet and ive found two methods. blank flash and qfil. issue is those tutorials were made for the moto g5 plus. I have searched around the internet and im beginnign to lose hope now. Can someone tell me how to fix this or give me the right blankflash version.
much appreciated
Im sorry that i cant post a useful reply for your problem that you cant even boot into fastboot / hardbricked phone.
The following link is for all those that are stuck in fastboot mode / boot loop.
This post says its for indian version, but i have EU version (1676) and it worked for me to get back my phone as it was when bought:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/lock-bootloader-moto-g5-plus-indian-t3638835
Kim Il said:
Im sorry that i cant post a useful reply for your problem that you cant even boot into fastboot / hardbricked phone.
The following link is for all those that are stuck in fastboot mode / boot loop.
This post says its for indian version, but i have EU version (1676) and it worked for me to get back my phone as it was when bought:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/lock-bootloader-moto-g5-plus-indian-t3638835
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Thanks but unfortunately still cant access bootloader or fastboot to do so :/
rajibahmed said:
Thanks but unfortunately still cant access bootloader or fastboot to do so :/
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if you cant access bootloader take it to a repair shop - you need specialist software and hardware to re-image your phone
how on earth did you do that - you do know to root this device its just a simple zip flashing in recovery mode - no fancy commands or anything required once you have unlocked the bootloader via the very easy to follow guide on the moto unlock bootloader website
TheFixItMan said:
if you cant access bootloader take it to a repair shop - you need specialist software and hardware to re-image your phone
how on earth did you do that - you do know to root this device its just a simple zip flashing in recovery mode - no fancy commands or anything required once you have unlocked the bootloader via the very easy to follow guide on the moto unlock bootloader website
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Its a long story. Basically i rooted it successfully but one of my favourite apps (snapchat) wasnt letting me sign in because i was rooted. I tried everything to mkae it work. Eventually i tried to unroot sign in and reroot to make it work. At that moment something went terribly wrong idk what but now im hardbricked.
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Its a long story. Basically i rooted it successfully but one of my favourite apps (snapchat) wasnt letting me sign in because i was rooted. I tried everything to mkae it work. Eventually i tried to unroot sign in and reroot to make it work. At that moment something went terribly wrong idk what but now im hardbricked.
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If you are using LineageOS all you had to do was just go into dev settings switch root to disable & restart the phone
If you used magisk just use the magisk uninstaller then reflash the kernel
I don't understand why you touched the bootloader partition
TheFixItMan said:
If you are using LineageOS all you had to do was just go into dev settings switch root to disable & restart the phone
If you used magisk just use the magisk uninstaller then reflash the kernel
I don't understand why you touched the bootloader partition
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I dunno y either. Luckily I had insurance on it so now I got a new device
Although even though I'm sorted it think we need a way to fix hardbricked devices because the Moto g5plus and g4s have fixes but I haven't found any that work for Cedric devices
rajibahmed said:
Although even though I'm sorted it think we need a way to fix hardbricked devices because the Moto g5plus and g4s have fixes but I haven't found any that work for Cedric devices
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How did u fix
infixremix said:
How did u fix
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I had insurance so I just replaced the whole device
rajibahmed said:
I had insurance so I just replaced the whole device
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Wtf insurance covers it ?
infixremix said:
Wtf insurance covers it ?
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Ish. I had Argos insurance and they basically take any dead device. Plus they don't check if it's been tampered with . I just said it didn't turn on
rajibahmed said:
Ish. I had Argos insurance and they basically take any dead device. Plus they don't check if it's been tampered with . I just said it didn't turn on
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Motorola warranty takes hardbricked dvices with locked bootlloadder?
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Motorola warranty takes hardbricked dvices with locked bootlloadder?
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How the hell did u hradbrick ur device without an unlocked bootloader. And idk I think that after you start tampering with the os and system it kills ur warranty. You'll have to chat with someone at Motorola