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[Q] phone still cannot be unlocked

Hi all!
I'm trying to install jellybean on my xperia tipo. Once it says unlock bootloader allowed. yes. I tried many things to unlock. No results.
after using the ez-unlock app, I turn off my tipo, connect to usb via fastboot mode, try to flash kernel, it still says that my phone is locked.
After that when I try to start my phone, it vibrate but nothing happens.. even connecting the charger have nothing on screen.. help.. :crying:

Follow the Instructions in Sony as this is sure to work if you followed all the instructions http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/, If it works please hit thanks it means alot to me

I followed all the instructions. Fastboot did respond when I typed getvar. It gives 0.5. But when come to unlock, it says failed. Thanks anyway! Anybody knows how to unlock if it respond 0.5, because I always read 0.3 on other phones?

zainal2adidin said:
I followed all the instructions. Fastboot did respond when I typed getvar. It gives 0.5. But when come to unlock, it says failed. Thanks anyway! Anybody knows how to unlock if it respond 0.5, because I always read 0.3 on other phones?
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Not necessarily...
I didn't even get a response buy I unlocked bootloader..
The output is different for different devices and computer
So is your device working now??
It is always best to follow stable unlockin meathods like sony's guide or flashtool than other apps..
Explain more so that we can help
thank me if I helped you...Don't say it,hit the button...

I tried exactly using the mothod given by sony site, but it says unlock failed. When I tried ez-unlock, that's when I got the phone not working. It vibrate when I tried to start, but nothing happens. I'm currently downloading stock firmware (30% - my country's connection is very low) but I'm not sure how to flash this stock when I even can't boot my phone?
Thanks in advance.

zainal2adidin said:
I tried exactly using the mothod given by sony site, but it says unlock failed. When I tried ez-unlock, that's when I got the phone not working. It vibrate when I tried to start, but nothing happens. I'm currently downloading stock firmware (30% - my country's connection is very low) but I'm not sure how to flash this stock when I even can't boot my phone?
Thanks in advance.
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Okay lemme explain
The phone necessarily doesn't need to boot... All we need is the phone to allow us to flash
Ever upgraded using pc companion?? After downloading files,you power off the device and then connect it with pressing volume key..
The same method is done here..
Just download the file..
Install flashtool, and its drivers from installation location,,
Now place the downloaded file in firmware folder..
Open flashtool..click the thunder icon...a pop up will come..select flashmode (always to flash firmware)
select the file you placed in firmware and click flash..
The tool will prepare the files and then it will ask you to connect.. Then,plug your usb while holding down the flashmode button (i think it it volume down)
A green led will light up and then it will do the job...when it says FINISHED, THEN AND ONLY THEN REMOVE THE DEVICE..
If you have any trouble just ask
And if you wanna make sure it will work..now itself just connect your device to computer holding down the volume down button
If green led lights up,.chances are high for your device to recover
thank me if I helped you...Don't say it,hit the button...

I've finished downloading the firmware. It was a zip file, I renamed it to FTF and pasted it as you say. Now my phone boots again. thanks! Now I want to find cm10 kernel for tipo. I can't find it in their official site..

zainal2adidin said:
I've finished downloading the firmware. It was a zip file, I renamed it to FTF and pasted it as you say. But now it say no drivers for the device. What? I'm using Tipo in my PC for a while now, how come it doesn't have drivers? I've installed the given driverr.
How can I manually install xperia tipo drivers for flashtools?
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Dude,are u sure it is not a zip to be extracted?just make sure of renaming
Now about drivers..install the drivers fromc/flashtool/drivers assuming u have installed it to root of c drive
Select fastboot and flashmode drivers at the end of drivers list in the application..
That should work..
thank me if I helped you...Don't say it,hit the button...

Thanks a lot, man!! I'm trying to flash CM10 right away. My phone is booted....

zainal2adidin said:
Thanks a lot, man!! I'm trying to flash CM10 right away. My phone is booted....
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Don't say it...hit the button
thank me if I helped you...Don't say it,hit the button...

thanks to all. I've unlocked my phone!

[Solved] [Q] [XPERIA E DUAL C1605] Bootloop

Hello,
details:
Xperia E dual C1605
ROOTED stock JB rom 11.3.A.1.39
Problem:
Was trying to unlock bootloader. was stuck on the step 13 so I checked dev forum and found out that one has to use default android_winusb.inf-file present in usb folder so I did that and it worked (I checked the replies in dev section everyone there agree that its the default file which work instead of the file provided by sony ) so then I went ahead and run those fastboot command and everything fine .. bootloader was unlocked successfully (says CMD) so then I unplugged USB cable and switch on device but since then its in BOOTLOOP [/]
Tried
I tried repair option from sony pc companion and followed instruction (& this tutorial) but I got following error: new software found (something like that)
As Sony does not provide stock recovery I am clueless now about what I shud do?
Any suggestions???????
Now its solved thank to this tutorial
THANKS

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/general/guide-recover-soft-bricks-xperia-2012-t2631456
Something helpful should be in here!
Hope that helps,
Mats
Sent from my C1505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

MatsPunt said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/general/guide-recover-soft-bricks-xperia-2012-t2631456
Something helpful should be in here!
Hope that helps,
Mats
Sent from my C1505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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ok thanks (will thank later only 8 thanks per day allowed) can u tell me how did u unlocked ur bootloader ...and which file did u used (the one provided by sony in their unlock bootloader or some other file) or u used some other method ..which one then?
and as cmd said process was completed successfully does that mean now bootloader is unlocked ? and does bootloop after unlocking bootloader is common in sony?? and what method u recommend in my case? I can see 2 option:
1.use Androxyde’s mighty Flashtool to flash a stock .ftf. METHOD (do this method has risk of bricking phone??) OR
2. installing recovery as given here
but as this method requires flashing kernel I am not sure will that help as I am completely unaware what caused the bootloop and if ROM is in good condition or not??

@Nikhil_android report...? still in bootloop?
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Nikhil_android said:
ok thanks (will thank later only 8 thanks per day allowed) can u tell me how did u unlocked ur bootloader ...and which file did u used (the one provided by sony in their unlock bootloader or some other file) or u used some other method ..which one then?
and as cmd said process was completed successfully does that mean now bootloader is unlocked ? and does bootloop after unlocking bootloader is common in sony?? and what method u recommend in my case? I can see 2 option:
1.use Androxyde’s mighty Flashtool to flash a stock .ftf. METHOD (do this method has risk of bricking phone??) OR
2. installing recovery as given here
but as this method requires flashing kernel I am not sure will that help as I am completely unaware what caused the bootloop and if ROM is in good condition or not??
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answer to all Q's is yes
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flash stock ftf .....recovery kernel and all that stuff comes later

Solved:
used this guide
I used the first method (as that was the only option available for me) and it indeed solve the problem of bootloop.
here is what happened exactly:
I used Windows 7 32 bit pc as guide asks to avoid w8 -8.1.
followed steps exactly as said in guide but after connecting the phone (xperai E dual c 1605) there was error and flashing process was aborted but meanwhile some driver got installed. Its strange because I remember that I had installed all necessary driver (had connected my phone quite few times on this pc and had connected phone by vol down and connect to pc to get green light way as well ) and had also installed driver through flashtool as said in steps in tutorial..
anyway I rebooted my pc because I thought that would complete driver installation process and tried again but it did not worked and again some driver got installed but then this time instead of rebooting I tried again immediately and it worked this time.
So if u get error and instead some driver get installed just try again and most probably it will work
tip : use right click Run as admin on any exe file
PS : quote: . In the huge list, scroll down to the bottom and tick the ‘’flashmode’’ and ‘’fastboot’’ drivers. in latest flashtool version those options are right at top

Nikhil_android said:
Solved:
used this guide
I used the first method (as that was the only option available for me) and it indeed solve the problem of bootloop.
here is what happened exactly:
I used Windows 7 32 bit pc as guide asks to avoid w8 -8.1.
followed steps exactly as said in guide but after connecting the phone (xperai E dual c 1605) there was error and flashing process was aborted but meanwhile some driver got installed. Its strange because I remember that I had installed all necessary driver (had connected my phone quite few times on this pc and had connected phone by vol down and connect to pc to get green light way as well ) and had also installed driver through flashtool as said in steps in tutorial..
anyway I rebooted my pc because I thought that would complete driver installation process and tried again but it did not worked and again some driver got installed but then this time instead of rebooting I tried again immediately and it worked this time.
So if u get error and instead some driver get installed just try again and most probably it will work
tip : use right click Run as admin on any exe file
PS : quote: . In the huge list, scroll down to the bottom and tick the ‘’flashmode’’ and ‘’fastboot’’ drivers. in latest flashtool version those options are right at top
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thats the thing about windows 7 .....automatic driver install (saves lots of trouble)

[Q] Bootloop after Unlock Bootloader

Hi guys, I'm new around here, I have a trouble when I unlock the bootloader following all the instruction that Sony web site give to me.
And now when I turn on the phone begin Sony - Xperia and in the next step when all that multicolor smoke and no charge the system...
Please guys need your help and Guide, my phone it's a Xperia L C2104.

rasl89 said:
Hi guys, I'm new around here, I have a trouble when I unlock the bootloader following all the instruction that Sony web site give to me.
And now when I turn on the phone begin Sony - Xperia and in the next step when all that multicolor smoke and no charge the system...
Please guys need your help and Guide, my phone it's a Xperia L C2104.
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Bootloop is normal after bootloader unlock, you need to flash the ftf rom there and then the FXP (kernel first) for example.

RabbiShe said:
Bootloop is normal after bootloader unlock, you need to flash the ftf rom there and then the FXP (kernel first) for example.
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Can I do it with Sony Pc Companion? sorry if the question sound dumb but it's the first time that I do this with a Sony phone.

rasl89 said:
Can I do it with Sony Pc Companion? sorry if the question sound dumb but it's the first time that I do this with a Sony phone.
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No,you have to do this with flashtool.Download a tft of the latest firmware for xperia L flash it via flashtool and phone will work.

przemek4113 said:
No,you have to do this with flashtool.Download a tft of the latest firmware for xperia L flash it via flashtool and phone will work.
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thanks, I give it a try, when I get home, hope it works.
I'll let you know any issue :fingers-crossed:

guys, I can't put my phone in flash mode, in the pc says "USB device is not recognized", if I try to put it in flash mode or fastboot mode, the phone continue equal, I can't do anything. Please tell me there's a way to make it work again :crying:
I'll be waiting for your help, thanks

rasl89 said:
guys, I can't put my phone in flash mode, in the pc says "USB device is not recognized", if I try to put it in flash mode or fastboot mode, the phone continue equal, I can't do anything. Please tell me there's a way to make it work again :crying:
I'll be waiting for your help, thanks
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Hmm... Try to install gordons gate drivers and if you haven't install flashtool drivers, install it.Try to reboot the pc and try again.

przemek4113 said:
Hmm... Try to install gordons gate drivers and if you haven't install flashtool drivers, install it.Try to reboot the pc and try again.
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thanks for your answer, I already install flashtool drivers and since there, the phone in any mode says "USB device not recognized" before that I can put it in fastboot mode o just let it on and recognized like a storage device, now I'm searching gordons gate drivers I hope it works.

rasl89 said:
thanks for your answer, I already install flashtool drivers and since there, the phone in any mode says "USB device not recognized" before that I can put it in fastboot mode o just let it on and recognized like a storage device, now I'm searching gordons gate drivers I hope it works.
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If gg gate drivers don't work try to go in fastboot mode and flash for example thunderzap kernel but before it put on your sd card a cm11 rom and flash it using recovery.

Are you on windows 8?
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app

Joel16 said:
Are you on windows 8?
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app
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Windows 7 ultimate 64bits... In my house I can't do anything for the "USB device no recognized" now I'm in my work installing flashboot and GG drivers in other computer with Windows 7 pro 64bits... could you give me some advice before do something else?

My phone it's back
@przemek4113 @Joel16 and @RabbiShe Thank you for your help, time and patience, my phone it's back and with Kitkat 4.4.4
You are the best. :victory:

I didn't really help, but nice to know you got it working
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app

Joel16 said:
I didn't really help, but nice to know you got it working
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app
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You wanted to help and that's a lot

[HOW TO] Update/Install/Restore Stock Android System on any Xperia Device

CLICK HERE FOR THE UPDATED VERSION​

This method is now outdated and Sony advises everyone to use "Sony PC Companion" instead of "Sony Update Services".
But you CAN USE this method.

iSiddharth said:
This method is now outdated and Sony advises everyone to use "Sony PC Companion" instead of "Sony Update Services".
But you CAN USE this method.
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Hello, i have BRICKED my phone by installing some wrong recovery file and to UNBRICK it i need (SUS) SONY UPDATE SERVICE tool, the official lank is not available now on website. can you please share any third party link to download the tool ???

shubhamalive said:
Hello, i have BRICKED my phone by installing some wrong recovery file and to UNBRICK it i need (SUS) SONY UPDATE SERVICE tool, the official lank is not available now on website. can you please share any third party link to download the tool ???
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Use the above method if you have Soft Bricked your device
You can download from here :
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Mobile-Phone-Tools/Sony-Ericsson/Update-Service.shtml

shubhamalive said:
Hello, i have BRICKED my phone by installing some wrong recovery file and to UNBRICK it i need (SUS) SONY UPDATE SERVICE tool, the official lank is not available now on website. can you please share any third party link to download the tool ???
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If you have Hard Bricked your device then visit this :
http://www.informationlord.com/ultimate-guide-to-fix-bricked-xperia-c/

Thanxx !!! UnBrick successful...
iSiddharth said:
Use the above method if you have Soft Bricked your device
You can download from here :
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Thanks for the info and help! but i finally Recovered my phone's life back using SUS tool this evening....

shubhamalive said:
Thanks for the info and help! but i finally Recovered my phone's life back using SUS tool this evening....
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Congratulations :good:

iSiddharth said:
Congratulations :good:
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sus doesn't detect my phone? what to do?

ixyak said:
sus doesn't detect my phone? what to do?
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Don't connect your phone until and unless sus asks you to do that... Select your device then it will tell you when and how to connect your device.

i think it's HARD BRICKED, no boot logo, no three times vibration when trying to force turn off (POWER + VOL UP button), only red static light when charging both from pc or charger.
And sometimes i heard a sound when plugging the phone to pc, it's like my PC is trying to recognize the phone but always fail, i also heard the sound when trying to flash it using flashtool, Wmshua Perfect Brush, SUS, or PC Companion.

ixyak said:
i think it's HARD BRICKED, no boot logo, no three times vibration when trying to force turn off (POWER + VOL UP button), only red static light when charging both from pc or charger.
And sometimes i heard a sound when plugging the phone to pc, it's like my PC is trying to recognize the phone but always fail, i also heard the sound when trying to flash it using flashtool, Wmshua Perfect Brush, SUS, or PC Companion.
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If you can see red light it means that your device is soft bricked

ixyak said:
i think it's HARD BRICKED, no boot logo, no three times vibration when trying to force turn off (POWER + VOL UP button), only red static light when charging both from pc or charger.
And sometimes i heard a sound when plugging the phone to pc, it's like my PC is trying to recognize the phone but always fail, i also heard the sound when trying to flash it using flashtool, Wmshua Perfect Brush, SUS, or PC Companion.
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I have also the same issue... have you found any solution ????? please help me

UPDATE
UPDATE​
*Download wmshua
*Download ftf file of 16.0.B.2.13 or ftf file of 16.0.B.2.16(preferred)
(these files are specifically for Sony Xperia C C2305), If you have any other deivce, download their firmware files.
*Install Sony PC Companion
*Switch Off your mobile phone and get the Original USB Cable pf your device
*Open Wmshua and then Connect your device to PC pressing the Volume Down Key
*As Soon as connected Wmshua will install device drivers (taking about a minute), then go to "Flash" option and select the ftf file from there. And click on Start. It will take about 10 minutes or maybe more to flash the file. Wait Till It Completes.
*Now your device is ready on 16.0.B.2.13 or 16.0.B.2.16 whichever you selected
You can also Visit This Link : CLICK HERE
(If you are having problem with the language of wmshua the go to C:\Program Files(X86)\完美刷机 then rename the folder "language" to "language_x" language will become English)

iSiddharth said:
UPDATE​
*Download wmshua
*Download ftf file of 16.0.B.2.13 or ftf file of 16.0.B.2.16
*Install Sony PC Companion
*Switch Off your mobile phone and get the Original USB Cable pf your device
*Open Wmshua and then Connect your device to PC pressing the Volume Down Key
*As Soon as connected Wmshua will install device drivers (taking about a minute), then go to "Flash" option and select the ftf file from there. And click on Start. It will take about 10 minutes or maybe more to flash the file. Wait Till It Completes.
*Now your device is ready on 16.0.B.2.13 or 16.0.B.2.16 whichever you selected
(If you are having problem with the language of wmshua the go to C:\Program Files(X86)\完美刷机 then rename the folder "language" to "language_x" language will become English)
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Thank you sir ... this method work without internet connection???
i don't have active internet so i need to do that offline

Hesham Sleem said:
Thank you sir ... this method work without internet connection???
i don't have active internet so i need to do that offline
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Internet is needed only to download these things and wmshua needs internet for about 2 min. to download the drivers

musa12345 said:
I have also the same issue... have you found any solution ????? please help me
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Use the update of this post, link on first post

SONY XPERIA C restore stock android system
Hi experts,
How to download "Sony Update Services"?
I downloaded it but is showing error "as from 21st july the update service application is no longer supported"
What i should do plzz help

sDsK said:
Hi experts,
How to download "Sony Update Services"?
I downloaded it but is showing error "as from 21st july the update service application is no longer supported"
What i should do plzz help
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Please follow the updated version of this thread.
Link in the first post on the top

i was installing recovery using mobile uncle n all of sudden my phone went off . now its only showing red led as mentioned by other guys on the forum . i tried connecting using WmSua software as mentioned by you but all in vain . i have tried all buttons n even tried hard resetting my device . what should i do now ?? need help ASAP !!

Same issue - Xperia T
shubhamalive said:
Thanks for the info and help! but i finally Recovered my phone's life back using SUS tool this evening....
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Hey bro,
I have a same issue with my xperia t. it shows no sign of charging, no flash mode and fastboot mode. can you help me out? i know it was about a year ago and you may forgot it but i've already tried all methods and i'm giving up my hope. thank you if you show me a way.

Sony Xperia E3 Bricked

I tried to put AOSP 5.1 from FXP in my phone, and my cellphone bricked. It wont turn on, it keeps the Sony Logo 2 seconds. It haven't connection with flashtool. Please Help me.

Hi. Can you give me more information what you did exactly step by step. So maybe i can help you. My E3 was bricked too. I found a solution. But i need more information.

Flash stock rom it'll unbrick it

#4
Thank you answer back! I did exactly the following:
The model is my Xperia E3 D2212 dual sim.
- Unlocked the bootloader, :laugh:
- CWM installed a custom recovery, :laugh:
- I reinstalled the original rom, :laugh:
- I made a backup of the entire system using CWM.
And everything went super normal way, without complications.
The mistake was when he wanted to installing a custom ROM called "AOSP_L_MR1_150718_flamingo" because I found out later that he had not read that it was for ANOTHER XPERIA as follow the you tube tutorial . The ROM's for another Xperia, if I remember correctly.
After doing the installation process of the new AOSP ROM, the phone is less than a minute on the logo of SONY XPERIA down with, looped, can not enter the bootloader, and no longer recognizes the PC. I can not recognize it at FlashTool. I think that's all. :crying:
I greatly appreciate your attention.
I ended up editing this text in the google translator, then I'm sorry, if you are not very good.
Thank you

Matteus Maximo Felisberto said:
I tried to put AOSP 5.1 from FXP in my phone, and my cellphone bricked. It wont turn on, it keeps the Sony Logo 2 seconds. It haven't connection with flashtool. Please Help me.
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Someone can help me please?

nibeal said:
Hi. Can you give me more information what you did exactly step by step. So maybe i can help you. My E3 was bricked too. I found a solution. But i need more information.
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Could you help me? I can not make the pc recognize him ... He barely turns on and off since. The PC Companion software tells recognize it, but when you are installing the software says "it is not possible for this phone is changed." I can not scessar the bootloader does not give time and it shuts down.

Thanks, my error was with the fastboot driver and adb in flashtool. The Windows drivers wasn't been recognized, I've to install the drivers, all of they. After this, I Flashed the Stcok ROM, installed SuperSU and Restored the backup, everything works fine and fluid now. Thanks, anyway, for encouraging me.

I flashed my D2203 back to factory rom yesterday using Flashtool (flashtool.net/downloads.php) on Windows 7 PC.
How did I do it:
1) Install flashtool
2) Install Flashtool-drivers.exe from flashtool subfolder /drivers and select flashmode and fastboot drivers.
3) Run Flashtool and open XperiFirm (letters XF on logo)
4) Select Xperia E3 Flamingo -> proper D22** you have -> Market -> and select latest release below PayPal logo
5) Press "Download" and wait for download and unpacking
6) Switch off phone (if power on/off button does not respond then open back cover and push "OFF" by using pen)
7) Press and hold volume down button and connect phone to PC using original USB cable
8) Using Flashmode flash device