So I have an xperia M4 Aqua Dual (E2363), it is not rooted, locked bootloader, usb degugging disabled, basically straight from the factory.
When I turn it on all I get is the white Xperia screen, it doesn't loop, but it doesn't get any further.
I can get in to fastboot mode but I don't think I can do anything here since usb debugging is disabled right?
If I try flash mode, I get the green light but the phone is never detected in flashtool (tried windows and linux versions 9.23 and 9.18).
Some background:
I have been having problems alot recently, so much so that in the past 3 weeks I have used Xperia Companion to software repair 5 times. I have also had problems since I got the phone, but not as frequent as recently.
Usually XC software repair works, but just like with flash mode in flashtool, XC no longer detects when I plug the phone in.
Based on that I have always had this problem, albeit not as often, I think there must be some hardware problem.
Is there anything left that I can try?
Well, first of all, this is not an Xperia M4 section. This is Xperia M(2013) section. So from next time make sure you post in right section because Xperia M4 users will be able to help you better.
Now coming to your problem, device might not be getting detected because you might not have installed right drivers for it.
In flashtool installation directory, you'll find fastboot drivers. install drivers for your device.
Another problem might be from your pc. I remember my laptop is giving me error "USB not recognized" but my pc works well. So just try it.
Hope it helps
And from next time make sure you post in right section.
I didn't notice that about the section, thanks for the heads up!
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I have read through the other threads and from what I understand I may have a "soft brick" it also mentioned to ask first before I do anything, so I apologize in advance. I tried to update to JellyBean 2 days ago and had a game that froze I did a hard reset not knowing that it could potentially cause problems, I have done it in the past with no issues. PC companion downloaded the update and I followed the instructions as usual held volume key down plugged the usb in and it initially recognized my device but only for about 3 seconds. Now everytime I plug my phone into the PC it either says "unknown device" or it doesn't do anything other than start charging it. I have tried usb debugging mode switched between MTP and MSC modes all with the same result. Also I was reading the thread for "RECOVER SOFT-brick" and it provided the link for the flash tool and my device was not listed. Thank you in advace for your time and patience.
ejhanson said:
I have read through the other threads and from what I understand I may have a "soft brick" it also mentioned to ask first before I do anything, so I apologize in advance. I tried to update to JellyBean 2 days ago and had a game that froze I did a hard reset not knowing that it could potentially cause problems, I have done it in the past with no issues. PC companion downloaded the update and I followed the instructions as usual held volume key down plugged the usb in and it initially recognized my device but only for about 3 seconds. Now everytime I plug my phone into the PC it either says "unknown device" or it doesn't do anything other than start charging it. I have tried usb debugging mode switched between MTP and MSC modes all with the same result. Also I was reading the thread for "RECOVER SOFT-brick" and it provided the link for the flash tool and my device was not listed. Thank you in advace for your time and patience.
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have to tried to repair your device with update service?
update service seems usually do better than pcc in repairing devices
btw, if u havent unlock the bootloader, i strongly recommend u taking your phone back to sony for repairing
KWOKSFUNG said:
have to tried to repair your device with update service?
update service seems usually do better than pcc in repairing devices
btw, if u havent unlock the bootloader, i strongly recommend u taking your phone back to sony for repairing
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I am not sure what the update service is that you mentioned, I tried the repair option with pc companion but the computer wont recognize my phone when i plug it in. Tried while it was off held the volume down and plugged the usb in, the device looks like it is doing what it normally would when I am updating but then it just goes to the charge screen. So I assume that is not the repair that you were talking about, unless I am doing something wrong. I don't have the option of bringing it to sony right now because I am working overseas right now. Unless maybe I mailed it in I didn't want to go that route because it is my main source of communication for while I am out here.
Thank you again for your time.
ejhanson said:
I am not sure what the update service is that you mentioned, I tried the repair option with pc companion but the computer wont recognize my phone when i plug it in. Tried while it was off held the volume down and plugged the usb in, the device looks like it is doing what it normally would when I am updating but then it just goes to the charge screen. So I assume that is not the repair that you were talking about, unless I am doing something wrong. I don't have the option of bringing it to sony right now because I am working overseas right now. Unless maybe I mailed it in I didn't want to go that route because it is my main source of communication for while I am out here.
Thank you again for your time.
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Sony update service is another software for u to update and repair an xperia smart phone, u can get it here
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
ok, if your phone still cant get detected, i really dont know how i can help u
do u have another sony repair centre in your current location??
I think they can repair your phone too but may charge u a significant fee
KWOKSFUNG said:
Sony update service is another software for u to update and repair an xperia smart phone, u can get it here
ok, if your phone still cant get detected, i really dont know how i can help u
do u have another sony repair centre in your current location??
I think they can repair your phone too but may charge u a significant fee
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I already have that update service I used it when they released the update before JB it was a new build#, the program worked great unfortunately it doesn't do me any good now because it still doesn't recognize my phone and I tried several times with all the diffirent modes and options combinations I could think of. I am not near a Sony store and will not be for some time, I may have to try something more drastic or just purchase a new phone. Thank you again for your assistance
ejhanson said:
I already have that update service I used it when they released the update before JB it was a new build#, the program worked great unfortunately it doesn't do me any good now because it still doesn't recognize my phone and I tried several times with all the diffirent modes and options combinations I could think of. I am not near a Sony store and will not be for some time, I may have to try something more drastic or just purchase a new phone. Thank you again for your assistance
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Settle down dude, dont do anything drastic. First read up on soft bricks. Now i need to know does your device boot? you dont exactly describe the condition of your phone. If possible try flashing it with flashtool and the latest JB ftf (to enter flash mode on our lt28at ion you connect the phone to the usb cable, hold vol down and connect the usb cable to the pc when flashtool tells you to).
ejhanson said:
I am not sure what the update service is that you mentioned, I tried the repair option with pc companion but the computer wont recognize my phone when i plug it in. Tried while it was off held the volume down and plugged the usb in, the device looks like it is doing what it normally would when I am updating but then it just goes to the charge screen. So I assume that is not the repair that you were talking about, unless I am doing something wrong. I don't have the option of bringing it to sony right now because I am working overseas right now. Unless maybe I mailed it in I didn't want to go that route because it is my main source of communication for while I am out here.
Thank you again for your time.
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you're probably missing some drivers since you said here that fastboot is working but suddenly goes to charge screen..are your using win7 or win8?
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Settle down dude, dont do anything drastic. First read up on soft bricks. Now i need to know does your device boot? you dont exactly describe the condition of your phone. If possible try flashing it with flashtool and the latest JB ftf (to enter flash mode on our lt28at ion you connect the phone to the usb cable, hold vol down and connect the usb cable to the pc when flashtool tells you to).
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My apologies, yes I believe my phone does boot so far the only issue I can see as of right now is that I cannot connect to my laptop or anyone else's. I have tried holding the volume key down and plugging in the usb numerous times with no luck it only charges when I do this. I have read up on soft bricks and it seems simple enough but I didn't know for sure what the problem is with my device, other users had mentioned that along with usb issues I could have messaging and phone call issues. I have been using wifi and the tango app for communication for the past four months because of where I am located there is no service and also the reason I have not brought it in to a store. But back to flashing the device I have never attempted it on this device or any other so I was a little nervous about permanently bricking it, I looked at one link in another thread that had the latest JB ftf and my device was not listed. Also is there a specific flashtool you recommend? Thank you for your help
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you're probably missing some drivers since you said here that fastboot is working but suddenly goes to charge screen..are your using win7 or win8?
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That was exactly what I thought initially as well so I did a back up on my computer and installed win7 ultimate after it was installed I made sure all of my drivers were working and up to date, I also tried it out on several other computers just to make sure it was the phone. Also just to be sure my computer was working properly I had one of the other guys here plug his phone into my computer and it came up instantly.
I think I may have misunderstood the fast boot question I thought the question was if the phone would boot from being off.
try this http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/57427-having-problems-connecting-to-fastboot-under-windows-7-64/
i ran into the same trouble you had [when i was unlocking my bootloader] before uncle google slapped me on the head lol
that's not too concise of a tutorial but i'll try to look for the one i found back then which had a better explanation
EDIT: try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554632
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40444556#post40444556
on the second link you'll have to be very quick, you'll see what i mean when you get there
boyheadkick said:
try this http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/57427-having-problems-connecting-to-fastboot-under-windows-7-64/
i ran into the same trouble you had [when i was unlocking my bootloader] before uncle google slapped me on the head lol
that's not too concise of a tutorial but i'll try to look for the one i found back then which had a better explanation
EDIT: try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554632
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40444556#post40444556
on the second link you'll have to be very quick, you'll see what i mean when you get there
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I followed the instructions from both of the threads, but I keep running into the same problem. My device is not listed among the drivers to install, I scrolled to the right on each one just to make sure it was not part of a group. Before I got this reply I followed the tutorial basically the flashtool for dummies like myself and down loaded the correct firmware for my device. I followed the instructions to run the flashtool selected my firmware started the flash tool, it told me to hold volume down while plugging in the phone just like I would with pc companion and probably 3 secs after plugging it in the only thing that would happen is I would get the usual windows prompt that "the device is not recognized" I thought for sure this was the solution, perhaps I am missing a step? I am officially at a loss now lol I even went to the threads specific to the ion lt28at and it was all quite simple right up until plugging in, any more insight would be greatly appreciated.
Read this. Maybe it will help you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43213430
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Read this. Maybe it will help you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43213430
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I appreciate the link but that was basically instructions on how to start the flash tool properly it seems, I still can't get the flash tool to recognize it is plugged in. I believe the issue is with the device driver, problem is the ION lt28 is not in the list of drivers. Is there another one that I am supposed to use that is compatible? I thought it had to be specifically for my device, again I appreciate all the help you all are giving me this is becoming a frustrating process for what seems so simple
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I appreciate the link but that was basically instructions on how to start the flash tool properly it seems, I still can't get the flash tool to recognize it is plugged in. I believe the issue is with the device driver, problem is the ION lt28 is not in the list of drivers. Is there another one that I am supposed to use that is compatible? I thought it had to be specifically for my device, again I appreciate all the help you all are giving me this is becoming a frustrating process for what seems so simple
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Try Flashtool-drivers [ do a googole search ] download it and see if you can find the drivers there.
I know this is over a month old, so i'm sure the info is no longer helpful...but this 'driver' issue has plagued Ion owners since the phone released...
in reality...its not a problem...but just 50 members all sort of saying the same thing in different words...
the Lt28 series of devices does NOT need any model specific driver from that install_drivers.exe app in flashtool's directory...You ONLY have to install the flash mode driver (for an Ion with a locked boot loader) or flash mode and fast boot drivers for unlocked bootloaders, if you play on using fastboot with flashtool for various services...
you DO NOT need to install that entire list of drivers for an Ion...they have nothing to do with this series of phone...all other necessary device drivers are automatically installed when setting up PC companion, or simply plugging in the phone (if you skip pc companion)...
any issue with flash tool and it saying 'device drivers not found'...you're missing the flash mode driver...and nothing else...
Hi all! It's my first post but i hope it won't brake any rules..
A week ago my friend gave me Xperia S smartphone for few days because i lost my phone. It was working really good and i didn't notice anything what could worry me.. But once i came back home late at night and Xperia S was out of power. I didn't expect anything and just plugged in charger. Red light showed up and.. Nothing. The phone didn't start. I tried power button + volume up (nothing happened). I tried with 2 batteries and nothing. Tried Plugging in that putting in battery and it started. I thought that my problem is solved, but it wasn't.
DoomKernel screen appear and phone freezed. After 15 minutes of waiting in hope that my Xperia will maybe go through it I decided to take off the battery. And i stuck.
What i know?
This Xperia has DoomKernel onboard but i'm not sure about version(?).
And there is an ROM on it. Probably 4.2.2 but i'm not sure what ROM is it. And can't ask anyone cause my friend got this phone from another one who left our country and we lost contact with him >.>
What else.. Few times i tried to turn on the phone than get into Recovery and i did. I thought that maybe this is problem with rom and i could flash other one or something and it could work... But than i get problem with drivers. I installed drivers from flashtool and Google drivers with SDK. When i tried to use sideload "Device not found" appear...
Unfortunelly i've no idea if there is USB Debugging turned on... Same with unknow resources.
Please Help my guys cause i don't want to use my Nokia C3-01 again
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Hi all! It's my first post but i hope it won't brake any rules..
A week ago my friend gave me Xperia S smartphone for few days because i lost my phone. It was working really good and i didn't notice anything what could worry me.. But once i came back home late at night and Xperia S was out of power. I didn't expect anything and just plugged in charger. Red light showed up and.. Nothing. The phone didn't start. I tried power button + volume up (nothing happened). I tried with 2 batteries and nothing. Tried Plugging in that putting in battery and it started. I thought that my problem is solved, but it wasn't.
DoomKernel screen appear and phone freezed. After 15 minutes of waiting in hope that my Xperia will maybe go through it I decided to take off the battery. And i stuck.
What i know?
This Xperia has DoomKernel onboard but i'm not sure about version(?).
And there is an ROM on it. Probably 4.2.2 but i'm not sure what ROM is it. And can't ask anyone cause my friend got this phone from another one who left our country and we lost contact with him >.>
What else.. Few times i tried to turn on the phone than get into Recovery and i did. I thought that maybe this is problem with rom and i could flash other one or something and it could work... But than i get problem with drivers. I installed drivers from flashtool and Google drivers with SDK. When i tried to use sideload "Device not found" appear...
Unfortunelly i've no idea if there is USB Debugging turned on... Same with unknow resources.
Please Help my guys cause i don't want to use my Nokia C3-01 again
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Try find your solution here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170 :good:
Saincior said:
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What else.. Few times i tried to turn on the phone than get into Recovery and i did. I thought that maybe this is problem with rom and i could flash other one or something and it could work... But than i get problem with drivers. I installed drivers from flashtool and Google drivers with SDK. When i tried to use sideload "Device not found" appear...
Unfortunelly i've no idea if there is USB Debugging turned on... Same with unknow resources.
Please Help my guys cause i don't want to use my Nokia C3-01 again
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Side load feature doesn't work most of the times. trying pushing ROM to the phone while it is in recovery. to push the files use the command:
Code:
push /pat/to/rom.zip /sdcard
Else You can simply flash the stock ftf.
So just got this xperia s lt26i, it was locked to orange! yes not EE but orange, i got in touch with EE and they nicely provided required credit to cover cost of official network unlock by sony and bam a day later i got the email for unlock, so all good right? not so much.
the phone is on 2.3.7. which is rather dated. im aware ther is a 4x update available via xperia companion or SUS is menna work too.
they dont
my phone just wont be recognised by XC or flashtool.
when i try put phone in fastboot (vol down and plug in while power off) it goes green light then pc trys to install s1 download driver but then fails saying device unplugged just as its starting to say install driver after searching preconfigured drivers.
ive tried various usb leads, install and uninstall XC. even older sony companions and nada. its doin me head in coz the wife is whining that she can only do this n that coz its old android urgo the apps are old also.
i tried SUS and that says it cant even connect to the net. the handset says its on the latest firmware in settings so cant update ther?
im at a loss. im normall pretty savvy with android (to a point) but this i cant suss. and im getting mad lol.
i mean is odin a thing? can it even be used to stick official roms on this thing? i dunno but dont wanna brick it at the same time
bb ver-m8660-aaabqolym-314005t 1
kernel-2.6.35.11-307005+
build-6.0.a.3.62
bootloader unlock allowed:no
i think ive put as much info down as possible.
cheers
Hello all,
About a week ago, I purchased 3 bootlooped Xperia Play's off of eBay as a part of a project in repairing phones. The first two were successfully fixed by flashing stock ROM via flashtool. The two phones work perfectly. However, the third phone has been giving me trouble. It bootloops the same as the other two, however, with this one it refuses to go into fastboot mode. After holding down the back button and inserting the usb, the green light will blink for a fraction of a second and then nothing. Eventually, the battery animation will come on and it will go into charging mode.
Things I have tried:
-Using several older versions of flashtool
-Installing Xperia Play and flashtool drivers from flashtool folder in C drive
-Reinstalling all drivers
-Using a different computer
-Using several different cables
-Charging battery all night
-Leaving battery out of phone all night
-Using different Xperia Play battery
-Using PC companion
No matter what I do, the third phone will not go into flashmode. The 1st and 2nd phones will connect just fine.
I have looked around the entire internet and no one seems to know why this happens or how to fix it. Could it be a hardware related issue?
OS: Windows 10
Any tips or solutions would be much appreciated.
Sorry to bump, but 40 views and not a single reply? Someone HAS to have an idea of what is wrong.
Also, I just remembered that during one of the flashes with flashtool, the cable got disconnected from the computer and a yellow triangle appeared on the Xperia device. I'm unsure if that was the same device that is now giving me issues.
Why don't you try to restore it using fastboot instead.
You can unlock the bootloader using the MEID and sony website. Then either flash kernel that have CWM built in, like Lupus, or boot a cwm image.
Once you're in cwm you can flash any rom to it.
So, here's the deal with this phone. It's sat untouched for many many years. The original owner can't remember why she got rid of it (family friend). So I volunteered to take it, and turn it into an emulator device. However, it was made clear as to why she got rid of it. The phone is stuck in a gnarly boot loop. The boot loop is, Sony Ericsson screen lit up, and then goes to an unlit version of the logo. After a while, the phone will restart repeat. The phone will get into flash mode (green light) and will not continue the loop but stays on the unlit version of Sony Ericcson. I've gotten it into fastboot once, maybe twice, but I can't remember exactly how I did it (holding menu doesn't work)
I have installed the drivers for the phone, however, the phone is listed as:
E:\
Device Type: Portal Device
Manufacturer: SEMC
Location: on Volume
The drivers that it is apparently using is wpdfs.inf
Things I have tried to correct this issue.
-The Xperia app (tells me to enter flashmode in its own way and never does anything after)
-Flashing using "FlashTool"
It sees a phone but just says.
"19/025/2018 22:25:46 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
19/025/2018 22:25:46 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode"
I've attempted using a fastboot method but nothing substantial as fastboot rarely happens.
Accessing the device through ADB (ADB shows not devices connected
Accessing the device through FastBoot (FastBoot shows "waiting for devices")
I have crawled through dozens of pages worth of information, similar questions, similar problems and come up short. Any advice would be super helpful.
Will provide images, and further information if requested. Thanks for your time.
I'm not familiar with the at version. Also maybe its already stated in the post and I miss it, did u try flashmode on flashtools and flash stock TFT?this is the first thing you wanna do in case of problems. For fastboot if I remember correctly you have to push search button and not the menu button, but I haven't my xplay with me.
inaroom said:
I'm not familiar with the at version. Also maybe its already stated in the post and I miss it, did u try flashmode on flashtools and flash stock TFT?this is the first thing you wanna do in case of problems. For fastboot if I remember correctly you have to push search button and not the menu button, but I haven't my xplay with me.
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Hey, I did try flashing the stock firmware, the version is the AT&T version from the US. The problem with attempting to flash is Flashtool doesn't detect the phone. It sees that there's a phone plugged in, but flashing is impossible because it can't find the phone. I figured it must've been a driver issue, so I scoured the web to find drivers but only could find the 800a drivers, so I went ahead and attempted those, but not to no avail.
My next attempt to bring out Windows 7 and attempt to install the drivers on Windows 7, instead of 10. Just been a bit slow, and feeling a bit dejected on the whole project.
Disenfranchised said:
Hey, I did try flashing the stock firmware, the version is the AT&T version from the US. The problem with attempting to flash is Flashtool doesn't detect the phone. It sees that there's a phone plugged in, but flashing is impossible because it can't find the phone. I figured it must've been a driver issue, so I scoured the web to find drivers but only could find the 800a drivers, so I went ahead and attempted those, but not to no avail.
My next attempt to bring out Windows 7 and attempt to install the drivers on Windows 7, instead of 10. Just been a bit slow, and feeling a bit dejected on the whole project.
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to install flashtools drivers in win 10 you need to disable uac but maybe you already did that. make sure the adb drivers are fully and correctly installe. have you tried flashing a kernel in fastboot mode by pushing the search button? also i would try to install r800i or r800a drivers. then i would suggest to make a little bit of search (i know you already did a lot...) to ensure that you can flash r800i or r800a firmware on your r800at and also try that route. i´m sorry i can´t help you more but i´m in europe and never worked on a r800at..
Hey, dont worry about it. This post is basically a hail mary for a phone that super old. I haven't tried flashing in fast boot because I have only ever gotten in fast boot once or twice. Fast boot is menu key correct? Cause I see conflict information all over the place.
i´m pretty sure it´s the search button for fastboot mode
Do you need a new battery?
Hi Disenfranchised,
I recently got out my old r800i GSM which was regularly being flung across the lounge by my kids, attached a charging cable and I had exactly the same boot loop issues as yours, but only as long as the phone was being charged. I ended up biting the bullet and buying a new battery and the phone started up. I ended up flashing Gin2Kat and it has been working well other than occasionally reverting back to the same behaviour for about an hour if the battery was completely discharged. The funny thing is when i finally manage to boot the phone at the right point during the boot loop cycle, the battery is only at 2%, meaning during the boot loop the battery is charging for maybe only a fraction of the on-off cycle.
It's a bit of an outlay (my battery was about GBP £10 - ebay). I now play SNES games on this every day during my commute. There are a few quibbles - the audio out port doesn't work (bluetooth audio works) and I get a wifi error but I ended up using Gin2Kat's apk installer to install my apps from micro-sd.
Anyway, it's a bit of a risk but see how it goes.
Fuzzy