Hello! My brother years ago tried to root the phone and get bricked. I think hard bricked. Now I plugged it to the PC and get red light and is charging. But as far as I know I get bootloop when I turn it on. How can I fix this? I downloaded and installed flashtool but is for 64 bits computer, and I have 32 bits. Thanks!
If I press volume up with flash tool I get blue light and nothing more. Volume down a less than a second green light and nothing happen
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Good news is it's not hard bricked. Now ro restore the phone, you need to download ftf file for your device and flash it through flashtool. If flashtool is 64 bit only, then you might need 64 bit pc. And yes, sony has removed ftf file from the servers, so just search here on xda if someone has uploaded ftf for your region.
hhjadeja007 said:
Good news is it's not hard bricked. Now ro restore the phone, you need to download ftf file for your device and flash it through flashtool. If flashtool is 64 bit only, then you might need 64 bit pc. And yes, sony has removed ftf file from the servers, so just search here on xda if someone has uploaded ftf for your region.
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I do it my friend. I download tft for my version, flashmode then select TFT, go to flash and nothing happen until I get an advice to enter to flashmode (unplug the phone, press volume down, plug the phone). I do what it says, a green light turn on for half a second and nothing more happen...I don't know what to do
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AgustinH said:
I do it my friend. I download tft for my version, flashmode then select TFT, go to flash and nothing happen until I get an advice to enter to flashmode (unplug the phone, press volume down, plug the phone). I do what it says, a green light turn on for half a second and nothing more happen...I don't know what to do
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Maybe it's because drivers are not installed. Go to flashtool folder and then drivers folder and then install drivers from it.
hhjadeja007 said:
Maybe it's because drivers are not installed. Go to flashtool folder and then drivers folder and then install drivers from it.
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I downloaded from Sony's page. But I don't know how to install it. In the version I downloaded of flash tool doesn't have the drivers for Xperia M, or if they are with other name can you tell me what it is please?
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AgustinH said:
I downloaded from Sony's page. But I don't know how to install it. In the version I downloaded of flash tool doesn't have the drivers for Xperia M, or if they are with other name can you tell me what it is please?
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It should go by the name nicki. With that you should also install other common drivers also
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It should go by the name nicki. With that you should also install other common drivers also
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Ok, because I search for them and I didn't find them, I downloaded from Sony's webpage
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So I was about to root my Xperia S and started reading a guide, it said that I would need to load some files into the phone using fastboot. After a while I figured out how to fastboot and managed to get the popup on my computer once, however, I didn't install it that time and now when I try to fastboot again I get the blue LED on my phone, my computer makes some noises indicating that something unusual have been conected, nothing happens and the phone shows the Sony logo.
Does anybody know how to fix the problem and get the popup on the computer to re apear.
I run a 64 bit windows 7 home premium.
Thanks.
HugoNikanor said:
So I was about to root my Xperia S and started reading a guide, it said that I would need to load some files into the phone using fastboot. After a while I figured out how to fastboot and managed to get the popup on my computer once, however, I didn't install it that time and now when I try to fastboot again I get the blue LED on my phone, my computer makes some noises indicating that something unusual have been conected, nothing happens and the phone shows the Sony logo.
Does anybody know how to fix the problem and get the popup on the computer to re apear.
I run a 64 bit windows 7 home premium.
Thanks.
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Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?
ahmedyar91 said:
Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?
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I don't have anything from flashTool. The guide I used is this: AddictiveTips . com and searched for Root xperia S (it's the one that doesn't say gingerbread.) if that can help in any way.
HugoNikanor said:
I don't have anything from flashTool. The guide I used is this: AddictiveTips . com and searched for Root xperia S (it's the one that doesn't say gingerbread.) if that can help in any way.
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Ok.. You Are Trying To Root Using Fastboot Mode..
I Assume You Have Already Unlocked The Bootloader.. Which Firmware Version You Are Using.. Is It Sony ICS 6.1.A.0.452..?
ahmedyar91 said:
Ok.. You Are Trying To Root Using Fastboot Mode..
I Assume You Have Already Unlocked The Bootloader.. Which Firmware Version You Are Using.. Is It Sony ICS 6.1.A.0.452..?
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If I wasn't clear enough In my previus post, I am curently trying to unlock bootloder, to later be able to root the device.
The version of the firmware I am using is 6.A.0.452 running android 4.0.4.
HugoNikanor said:
If I wasn't clear enough In my previus post, I am curently trying to unlock bootloder, to later be able to root the device.
The version of the firmware I am using is 6.A.0.452 running android 4.0.4.
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So for Unlocking Bootloader You have to use fastboot mode.. ok
and after that, for rooting it should be done using flashtool in fastboot mode..
so here is the thing.. Download The Flashtool first And After extracting the files You'll Find a Folder Named Drivers.. first Install The Fastboot Drivers Even To Unlock The Bootloader..
ahmedyar91 said:
So for Unlocking Bootloader You have to use fastboot mode.. ok
and after that, for rooting it should be done using flashtool in fastboot mode..
so here is the thing.. Download The Flashtool first And After extracting the files You'll Find a Folder Named Drivers.. first Install The Fastboot Drivers Even To Unlock The Bootloader..
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That might help me get somewhere, I am going to bed now but I will definitly try that method tomorow. Thanks.
HugoNikanor said:
That might help me get somewhere, I am going to bed now but I will definitly try that method tomorow. Thanks.
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No problem..And I Hope It'll Work... And Post Back After Trying That Stuff...
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No problem..And I Hope It'll Work... And Post Back After Trying That Stuff...
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Got that part working now, now just to fix to problem with the phone going out of fastboot mode way to fast. But I think I have seen a guide for that somewhere else.
I will report back after future succes or failures with the project.
Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!
HugoNikanor said:
Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!
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No Problem My Friend.. I am Glad I Helped You..!!!
neither fastboot nor flashmode!!!!!
Hi,
I can't connect my phone in flashmode nor in fastboot mode. Whenever i connect it in flashmode/fastboot mode my PC stucks(hangs) and i have to restart it again i have installed all the drivers for all devices but still the problem exists. Any help in this regards???
Also to mention i'm using Windows XP SP3 and flashtool version is 0.9.1.0.
I have also one more issue when i connect my phone to the charger when it is switched off the phone does not charge at all it simply shows me the sony logo and keeps showing it again and again but never charges. In short when my battery is complete i cannot get it back to life due to this problem but thank god that i have installed CWM on my phone.
Thanks for helping i'll also post this in the development section also.
I have no idea to your problem, but I would guess that it have something to do with you using xp, or maybe some damage on your phone.
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shoz_on4u said:
Hi,
I can't connect my phone in flashmode nor in fastboot mode. Whenever i connect it in flashmode/fastboot mode my PC stucks(hangs) and i have to restart it again i have installed all the drivers for all devices but still the problem exists. Any help in this regards???
Also to mention i'm using Windows XP SP3 and flashtool version is 0.9.1.0.
I have also one more issue when i connect my phone to the charger when it is switched off the phone does not charge at all it simply shows me the sony logo and keeps showing it again and again but never charges. In short when my battery is complete i cannot get it back to life due to this problem but thank god that i have installed CWM on my phone.
Thanks for helping i'll also post this in the development section also.
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I had the same problem, try disabling your firewall and disable the security installed in your pc when you try this..
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
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ahmedyar91 said:
Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?
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should I unlock the boot loader to flash via fastboot?
banguncool said:
should I unlock the boot loader to flash via fastboot?
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Yes ! You must have an unlock bootloader to flash (kernel, system, userdata)
via fastboot or via flashtool :laugh:
Hello I have an Xperia S, with bootloader locked and recently installed a ROOM in order to get the 6.A.1.2.55 with root.
Installed from a ZIP from recovery mode following this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2009672
Now when I try to do step 7 (flash kernel and Baseband) Using Flashtool, Im unable to enter to the mode; when the windows prompts me, I turn off the phone, press and hold Vol up connect the USB but nothing happens, only the Sony Logo and then the icon of charging battery, I also tried to turn off the phone while holding Power button + Vol up (at the same time) and get the 3 vibrations, but the same result when I connect, the logo and the charging animations/icon..( no LED of any color or anything)
Im using the latest Flashtool version (0.9.9.0) with the drivers intalled (even though Windows security constantly pestered me about not being able to identify the source and signture) on Windows 7 64 bits..
Thank you..
sordatos said:
Hello I have an Xperia S, with bootloader locked and recently installed a ROOM in order to get the 6.A.1.2.55 with root.
Installed from a ZIP from recovery mode following this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2009672
Now when I try to do step 7 (flash kernel and Baseband) Using Flashtool, Im unable to enter to the mode; when the windows prompts me, I turn off the phone, press and hold Vol up connect the USB but nothing happens, only the Sony Logo and then the icon of charging battery, I also tried to turn off the phone while holding Power button + Vol up (at the same time) and get the 3 vibrations, but the same result when I connect, the logo and the charging animations/icon..( no LED of any color or anything)
Im using the latest Flashtool version (0.9.9.0) with the drivers intalled (even though Windows security constantly pestered me about not being able to identify the source and signture) on Windows 7 64 bits..
Thank you..
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Dude for bootloader locked u have to press volume down button & connect usb.
Its flashmode not fastboot mode
Press Thanks
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I do that. I've flashed it before that why I don't understand (i meant volume down)
But maybe I did something wrong.
Thanks.
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HugoNikanor said:
Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!
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hi, i have the same problem my phone goes away from fastboot state very soon! i cant do anything using fastboot.exe.
(Xperia acro s) blue led turned on and after a few seconds sony trade mark shown!
Hi, I rooted my phone (xperia play r800i) and unlocked it, and put the CM9 rom on it.
Now I would like to return to my normal official rom.
How can I do it?
Download the ftf for your phone here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24610138
Download and install flashtool
Open flashtool
Enable USB debugging on your phone
Plug in your phone
Drag the ftf to flashtool window
Turn off phone, hold back key, plug in again
Wait and done.
jeff7424 said:
Download the ftf for your phone here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24610138
Download and install flashtool
Open flashtool
Plug in your phone
Drag the ftf to flashtool window
Turn off phone, hold back key, plug in again
Wait and done.
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tnx!
but,in both of the time when I plug in my phone, I need to do something except what you said? (ex, in the second time, to press something in the flashtool)
and, I have something that blockes the official site of flashtool.. can u give me a download for it not from this site?
oh,and, at the site you brought me I need the .42 stock right? and what does it matter if it generic UK or Hong Kong, etc..?
YechiamTK said:
tnx!
but,in both of the time when I plug in my phone, I need to do something except what you said? (ex, in the second time, to press something in the flashtool)
and, I have something that blockes the official site of flashtool.. can u give me a download for it not from this site?
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1. Uhm just follow my steps and your phone will be okay don't worry. I'd done a lot of flashing with flashtool.
2. Maybe you can google it cause I'm using phone now sorry.
jeff7424 said:
1. Uhm just follow my steps and your phone will be okay don't worry. I'd done a lot of flashing with flashtool.
2. Maybe you can google it cause I'm using phone now sorry.
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1. Ok, but how am I suppose to flash? Just to connect and boot my phone to flash mode and
then what? It will do everything else alone?
2. Oh great.. I'm talking from my phone either..
Open flashtool, drag the ftf to flashtool and it will start loading, then just follow and wait.
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Open flashtool, drag the ftf to flashtool and it will start loading, then just follow and wait.
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THANKS!!
and, if my battery is low can I still do it, or this is not recommended?
oh, and one last thing, is it matter if the stock is generic UK (and I`m not from UK)? and what does it means?
PROBLEM!
well, I tried to do it, and, first, I can`t drag&drop, I need to press the flash icon and choose the ftl..
second, I did it, and right after the "ending flash session" it says:
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11/022/2012 23:22:56 - ERROR -
11/022/2012 23:22:56 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
11/022/2012 23:22:56 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
11/022/2012 23:22:56 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
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help please!
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wait! I need to connect it with flash mode or fastboot mode? flash right?
and, I found the folder of the drivers. I need to install the Xperia Play drivers and the flash mode drivers, right?
Try it you can't really go wrong
Plenty of videos on flashing on youtube
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ok, so, I installed the drivers, but it still says:
12/055/2012 12:55:51 - ERROR -
12/055/2012 12:55:51 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
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and, the stock, I`m suppose to choose it as a kernel right?
hi, I tried to flash again, and this time I got this errors:
1.
13/023/2012 00:23:31 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
13/023/2012 00:23:31 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
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2.
13/024/2012 00:24:37 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
13/024/2012 00:24:37 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
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guys, please please help me as soon as possible :crying:
*note: I did installed the drivers, as I wrote several posts above.
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oh, and it also rights:
13/028/2012 00:28:07 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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and, please read my recently posts also.
YechiamTK said:
hi, I tried to flash again, and this time I got this errors:
1.
2.
guys, please please help me as soon as possible :crying:
*note: I did installed the drivers, as I wrote several posts above.
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oh, and it also rights:
and, please read my recently posts also.
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Hey buddy the Flashtool is bugfree is never wrong. If it asks for you to install the drivers DO IT and I dont believe if you installed them correctly. In order to install the drivers correctly go into your flashtool in your C drive and find a folder called Drivers. There is a .exe and you must accept all the permissions.
chery2k said:
Hey buddy the Flashtool is bugfree is never wrong. If it asks for you to install the drivers DO IT and I dont believe if you installed them correctly. In order to install the drivers correctly go into your flashtool in your C drive and find a folder called Drivers. There is a .exe and you must accept all the permissions.
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right, well, I did it, tell me if it right to choose:
1. Sony Ericsson Experia arc, Xperia neo, Xperia PLAY, Xperia arco IS11S, Xperia arco SO-02C drivers
2. Flashmode drivers
3. Fastboot drivers
am I missing something that I need?
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I need to choose it as kernel, right?
the issue is that the ftf file you are using isn't compatible with your model.
Sent from my R800x
Lordomn said:
the issue is that the ftf file you are using isn't compatible with your model.
Sent from my R800x
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what?! but.. someone from the forum gave me it as answer to this thread (on page1) look:
Download the ftf for your phone here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=24610138
Download and install flashtool
Open flashtool
Enable USB debugging on your phone
Plug in your phone
Drag the ftf to flashtool window
Turn off phone, hold back key, plug in again
Wait and done.
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*wrote by jeff7424*
and, if its not, then can u pls give me one that IS compatible with my device?
which r800i ftf file did you try?... there 3 different ones have you tried each one... also might help to try & find a generic for your location...
Sent from my R800x
Lordomn said:
which r800i ftf file did you try?... there 3 different ones have you tried each one... also might help to try & find a generic for your location...
Sent from my R800x
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I tried the generic UK, but I`m not from UK.. there isn`t anyone there that is to my location (IL)..
I was having the same problem. So, I just install Dixperia 2. Good speed, Xperia game launcher, playstation pocket, full touchpad and controls...
Highly recommended.
YechiamTK said:
I tried the generic UK, but I`m not from UK.. there isn`t anyone there that is to my location (IL)..
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Try flashing .58 firmware. I'm using that all the time, has large internal space too.
skyx26 said:
I was having the same problem. So, I just install Dixperia 2. Good speed, Xperia game launcher, playstation pocket, full touchpad and controls...
Highly recommended.
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tnx, but what is it? and can u give me download?
and, jeff7424, will it return my phone to the original rom?
Hello. I have a xperia S and after doing a reset factory it pass kernel screen and goes to xperia screen and then again it goes to kernel screen and so on.
By holding volume up and power button it vibrate one time and after one second vibrating three times and then it turns off.
I don't know how to fix this. can someone help me?
Thanks.
kiiiiiid said:
Hello. I have a xperia S and after doing a reset factory it pass kernel screen and goes to xperia screen and then again it goes to kernel screen and so on.
By holding volume up and power button it vibrate one time and after one second vibrating three times and then it turns off.
I don't know how to fix this. can someone help me?
Thanks.
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Download flashtool ,download one of the available firmwares available in the development section(.55 is the latest)
Open flashtool ,Power off your phone , hold down vol. down and connect to usb port of your pc/laptop , drag the downloaded firmware and drop it on the flashtool , a new window will open , click proceed and the flashing procedure will start....
ap030993 said:
Download flashtool ,download one of the available firmwares available in the development section(.55 is the latest)
Open flashtool ,Power off your phone , hold down vol. down and connect to usb port of your pc/laptop , drag the downloaded firmware and drop it on the flashtool , a new window will open , click proceed and the flashing procedure will start....
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I did it but when I am trying to drop the firmware which is zip file, it says "you can only drop ftf files"
^^^
unzip the zip file with 7-zip/winrar . you will get a ftf file. flash that using the latest flashtool. hope this helps.
HeXacoRe0 said:
^^^
unzip the zip file with 7-zip/winrar . you will get a ftf file. flash that using the latest flashtool. hope this helps.
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yeah thanks. Since I have mac and it didn't work but anyhow I used another tft file and now it's back to stock rom. at least it turns on
Now I have to root it again and install the CFW.
Thank you all for great helps.
Ok so I've been trying to get flashtool to work with my xperia z1c but I can't get the phone to stay in flashmode. The green led lights briefly and flashtool detects a device in flashmode but after a short time it just drops out of flashmode and boots normally. I originally blamed windows 8.1 but have tried 2 windows 7 machines with the same results. Have tried the Sony z1c drivers package and the latest flashtool drivers - same result. I've searched on Google and found people with the same problem on different xperia devices but has anyone else had the same problem with their z1c? if so has anyone solved it?
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So what is the problem? If the phone does not stay long enough in flashmode, try this:
Open flashtool
Click flash, and set up everything (firmware, wipe, etc.)
Now click on flash
After 30 seconds plug in your phone in flashmode.
twilliams08 said:
Ok so I've been trying to get flashtool to work with my xperia z1c but I can't get the phone to stay in flashmode. The green led lights briefly and flashtool detects a device in flashmode but after a short time it just drops out of flashmode and boots normally. I originally blamed windows 8.1 but have tried 2 windows 7 machines with the same results. Have tried the Sony z1c drivers package and the latest flashtool drivers - same result. I've searched on Google and found people with the same problem on different xperia devices but has anyone else had the same problem with their z1c? if so has anyone solved it?
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Happened to me too. I just flashed it before it rebooted, once it starts flashing it wont reboot it'll finish the process. So no worries everything worked out fine.
Thanks for the responses. I'd previously tried to flash an ftf by putting the phone into flashmode first then pressing flash and it always rebooted before the files were prepared so assumed there was something wrong. If you prepare the files first then put the phone into flashmode then all is okay. Thanks again.
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z1c flash mode
twilliams08 said:
Thanks for the responses. I'd previously tried to flash an ftf by putting the phone into flashmode first then pressing flash and it always rebooted before the files were prepared so assumed there was something wrong. If you prepare the files first then put the phone into flashmode then all is okay. Thanks again.
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hey guys
i have same problem with my z1c but with a difference that my phone doesn't boot into flash mode at all , even for a second
its led just become green and then red and turn off
do you know what's the problem?
i unlocked the bootloader and its rom is cm 11
semolation said:
hey guys
i have same problem with my z1c but with a difference that my phone doesn't boot into flash mode at all , even for a second
its led just become green and then red and turn off
do you know what's the problem?
i unlocked the bootloader and its rom is cm 11
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how do you boot into flashmode?
the right way is: turn off your device, open flashtools, choose flashmode, choose your ftf you want to flash and wait until finished,
push Vol- and hold it, then plug your device via usb to the computer, then flashtool does its job...
moonryder said:
how do you boot into flashmode?
the right way is: turn off your device, open flashtools, choose flashmode, choose your ftf you want to flash and wait until finished,
push Vol- and hold it, then plug your device via usb to the computer, then flashtool does its job...
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i do it as you said
but it doesn't recognize the phone
semolation said:
i do it as you said
but it doesn't recognize the phone
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1. install Flashtool-drivers (you will find it in Flashtool\drivers
2. reboot your device
3. connect your device to PC (now it will be recognized)
4. shutdown your device
5. now the same as i mentioned in my previous post
bought this cheap xperia z1 compact off a friend, never used a sony phone before so i thought rooting and installing custom firmware would be same as other android devices, the phone was running lolipop and i used kingroot to root it and then used flashify to install a custom kernel without knowing the device requires bootloader to be unlocked now my device wont turn on at all it vibrates 3 times and flashes red led if i press volume up +power button, i have been reading stuff online no solutions to my problem. tried flashtool but i cant get the device to recognised on the flashtool or get into recovery mode. which ever volume button i press and hold and try to power up it flashes 3 times red led. also tried volume up/down plugging into my laptop still red led. so can this device be unbricked or is it good as dead?
big_b0sss said:
bought this cheap xperia z1 compact off a friend, never used a sony phone before so i thought rooting and installing custom firmware would be same as other android devices, the phone was running lolipop and i used kingroot to root it and then used flashify to install a custom kernel without knowing the device requires bootloader to be unlocked now my device wont turn on at all it vibrates 3 times and flashes red led if i press volume up +power button, i have been reading stuff online no solutions to my problem. tried flashtool but i cant get the device to recognised on the flashtool or get into recovery mode. which ever volume button i press and hold and try to power up it flashes 3 times red led. also tried volume up/down plugging into my laptop still red led. so can this device be unbricked or is it good as dead?
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If bl is still locked, official Sony repair software might work, (but not sure if it will recognize that it was rooted and reject it). It's been a couple of years, but it used to be called PC Companion. You go to 'software update', and there's a 'repair phone' option.
Besides that, Flashtool is definitely your best bet. It takes a little setup, but not too bad - install Flashtool, and in the Flashtool folder is a 'drivers' folder, with a drivers.exe file. Run the exe and check boxes for 'fastboot', 'flashmode', and 'Rhine'. Let the drivers install, then connect phone in flash mode, (power off, hold volume down and plug it in). You should get 'installing device driver' popup. Click 'skip windows update check', and it will find the drivers already on computer from Flashtool. Now you need to download an ftf. Open Flashtool, and click the 'XF' button at the top. That opens Xperifirm. Find D5503, and click whatever regional fw you want. Now it will download and unpack. Whole thing takes about 10 minutes. When it's all done, open Flashtool, and select '' at the top, then choose 'flash mode', and navigate to the ftf file you downloaded. You need to double-click all the way down to the actual file and you will see all of the empty fields on the screen suddenly get filled in. If you want to go ahead and flash the whole thing, just click 'flash'; it takes about 10 minutes. Since you really only need the kernel, you can go to 'exclude' box and check everything except kernel files, then click 'flash', and it will be done in less than a minute.
Really appreciate for the information. But i just can't get flashtool or the pc companion detect the device. I don't know how to get it detected
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big_b0sss said:
Really appreciate for the information. But i just can't get flashtool or the pc companion detect the device. I don't know how to get it detected
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Did you run drivers.exe and select the 3 checkboxes mentioned? Did it install successfully? If so, what happens when you plug in in flash mode?
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Did you run drivers.exe and select the 3 checkboxes mentioned? Did it install successfully? If so, what happens when you plug in in flash mode?
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Hey Levone. This bootloop thing has happened to me too. When i use flash mode, the led flashes green and then red, and nothing happens. I have my bootloader locked, and i flashed a new version of supersu, and got a bootloop. I lost my recovery, my OS, everything. I tried to get a stock firmware through xperifirm but that had a weird problem (some of the filenames were too long, so windows decided to not let me get that firmware). PC Companion does not recognize my phone. Could you help me?
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Did you run drivers.exe and select the 3 checkboxes mentioned? Did it install successfully? If so, what happens when you plug in in flash mode?
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Yes i installed driver.exe and checked those 3 you mentioned. When i connect my device holding volume down it does nothing. It shows on the flash tool device disconnected.
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big_b0sss said:
Yes i installed driver.exe and checked those 3 you mentioned. When i connect my device holding volume down it does nothing. It shows on the flash tool device disconnected.
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I think you're not powered off. Hard to tell with black screen. Try holding power and volume up for a few seconds, and see if you feel 3 vibrations. The you're powered off. Then try to connect in flash mode. Flashing a bad kernel shouldn't hurt your flash mode or fastboot.
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DiFLA said:
Hey Levone. This bootloop thing has happened to me too. When i use flash mode, the led flashes green and then red, and nothing happens. I have my bootloader locked, and i flashed a new version of supersu, and got a bootloop. I lost my recovery, my OS, everything. I tried to get a stock firmware through xperifirm but that had a weird problem (some of the filenames were too long, so windows decided to not let me get that firmware). PC Companion does not recognize my phone. Could you help me?
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Did you follow the drivers install instructions above? The green flash is a good sign, even if it doesn't stay lit. If you have the drivers, (and adb too, I think), you should get 'installing driver' message.
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I think you're not powered off. Hard to tell with black screen. Try holding power and volume up for a few seconds, and see if you feel 3 vibrations. The you're powered off. Then try to connect in flash mode. Flashing a bad kernel shouldn't hurt your flash mode or fastboot.
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Did you follow the drivers install instructions above? The green flash is a good sign, even if it doesn't stay lit. If you have the drivers, (and adb too, I think), you should get 'installing driver' message.
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Yea, i got the "installing driver" message. It installed the driver "adb interface" or something like that. I don't remember what was it called, but something with adb in it. I will try using flash mode with flashtool, but i need a firmware. It would really help if you could get the ftf file from your phone and upload it to mediafire or somewhere where i can download it.
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Yea, i got the "installing driver" message. It installed the driver "adb interface" or something like that. I don't remember what was it called, but something with adb in it. I will try using flash mode with flashtool, but i need a firmware. It would really help if you could get the ftf file from your phone and upload it to mediafire or somewhere where i can download it.
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087013637
From this thread - https://forum.xda-developers.com/so...503-14-6-1-236customizedinpre-rooted-t3265543
BTW - if you're going to go full ftf flash, might be a good idea to flash KK, which is easier to root, (doomlord toolkit), and then install recovery and flash LP prf. Otherwise, your either going to use Kingroot, or unlock bl.
KK - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24352994023709358
From - https://forum.xda-developers.com/so...503-14-4-0-157customizedinpre-rooted-t3193075
levone1 said:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087013637
From this thread - https://forum.xda-developers.com/so...503-14-6-1-236customizedinpre-rooted-t3265543
BTW - if you're going to go full ftf flash, might be a good idea to flash KK, which is easier to root, (doomlord toolkit), and then install recovery and flash LP prf. Otherwise, your either going to use Kingroot, or unlock bl.
KK - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24352994023709358
From - https://forum.xda-developers.com/so...503-14-4-0-157customizedinpre-rooted-t3193075
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Thank you very much. I really appreciate it