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Hi guys,
I have decided to make this thread to help the people who are not sure how to fix their brick. We get a lot of threads with people panicking because their phone is bricked. I wanted to avoid this, by making this general guide to get rid of that awful brick. I know that there is already a thread like this available, but it faded away and I wanted to be more clear. It can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170. I find it a bit messy... If I'm offending someone, please say so! I'm not trying to bash Toledo_JAB!
Ok, now that has been made clear we can start
First of all, I want to give you a few tips to avoid a brick and how to prepare for it.
1. Make sure to have your phone’s battery charged 100%. Just to be sure.
2. Always make a back-up of your data. Just root your phone, download Titanium Backup and back up those precious apps! When rooting is too much for you, use Helium(formerly Carbon) or Mobile GO. Both work fine. If you have a custom recovery installed, make a Nandroid. This is a copy of your whole phone in the state before the brick, and recovering this will get your phone back to the land of the living.
3. Just avoid the ‘’vold.fstab trick’’. It is dangerous and can cause hard bricks(yes, hard bricks!)
4. Always be prepared that it could happen. When unlocking the bootloader, it can happen. When giving incorrect permissions to a system app, it can happen. BE PREPARED, AND JUST MAKE A FRIGGIN’ BACK-UP!
What is a brick?
A brick(on an Android device) is when there are uncorrectly modified system files that cause your Android device not to boot. Your device will refuse to boot completely, because it can’t simply load some stuff that are vital for the eventual boot-up. Something you don’t want, right?
Before we can begin, you have to know there are two kinds of bricks. Soft bricks and hard bricks. The most important difference between these two is that a soft brick can be fixed, and a hard brick can’t be fixed!
The most common sign of a soft brick will be that when you boot your phone the bootanimation will play, then freeze and then start all over again. This is also known as a ‘’bootloop’’. Sometimes the phone won’t reboot automatically, but just keep booting and booting without loading Android correctly. You can let it boot for a day, but it won’t work and your battery will die. Don't worry, we can fix this!
The most common sign of a hard brick is that your phone won’t do anything. No, really. Nothing. Try not to panick when you see this, but keep calm. If you have your warranty, you can laugh like a maniac because Sony will send you a new one. If not, still try to follow the steps listed below.
Let’s start. There is a difference between people who have a custom recovery, and people who don’t have a custom recovery.
People with a custom recovery can restore their Nandroid(if you have made one, ofcourse…).
People without a custom recovery will have to follow my humble steps.
Method 1: use Androxyde’s mighty Flashtool to flash a stock .ftf.
For extra info, use this extremely detailed guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614 . It says Xperia Z, but it is the same for the E.
1. Download Flashtool from here: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
2. Install it. Now locate the folder where you installed it(probably C:/Flashtool). Open the drivers folder, and run the file inside it.
3. In the huge list, scroll down to the bottom and tick the ‘’flashmode’’ and ‘’fastboot’’ drivers. A common misunderstood problem is that you need the specific phone drivers, and that the drivers for the Tipo(dual), Miro, J and E(dual) are missing. But this isn’t a problem, I can assure you. Those have been automatically be installled when you plugged your phone in your computer the first time.
4. When installed, make sure to download a stock .ftf firmware for your device. These are the Android images that have been released by Sony, which have been manually pulled of the phones.
For Tipo, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001567
For Miro, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998277
For J, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385526
For E, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2553609
Pick one you like . It doesn’ actually matter. Download it, and put it in the C:/Flashtool/firmwares folder.
5. Open Flashtool. If you’re on a 64bit computer, pick the 64bit version.
6. Click the thunder icon in the upper left corner.
7. Tick ‘’flashmode’’.
8. Select your .ftf. You can try to untick ‘’data’’ and ‘’cache’’, and then flash. Perhaps your apps will still be there! If this doesn’t work, you can tick them.
9. Hit ‘’flash’’. Flashtool will prepare the files.
10. A popup window will appear. Now, listen carefully: be sure that your phone is off, and get your micro USB cable. First: put it in the computer. Now, what you have to do is press(and hold) the volume down button and plug the cable in your phone. A green led will apppear.
11. Let Flashtool flash! After it’s finished, boot your phone and see the magic happen .
Note: sometimes you get an error with system.sin. To fix this, pick another firmware or redownload the same and delete the ‘’prepared’’ folder in C:/Flashtool.
This should work! If not, try the methods listed below, and otherwise don’t be shy to ask. If the led turns green you are completely safe. Try another computer and avoid Windows 8.
Method 2: even simpler than method 1, but it should work fine. We will be using Sony Update Service.
1. Download the SUS from here: http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/
2. Run, and accept the license agreement.
3. Locate your device, click it and hit ‘’next’’.
4. Now follow the instructions. It’s as simple as that.
5. Your data will definitely be erased, but your phone will be fixed again!
Note: Sony Update Service will refuse to work for devices with an unlocked bootloader. If your bootloader is unlocked you have no other choice than to use the Flashtool method.
This should work fine!
Method 3: my least favorite method. It didn’t work for me, but perhaps it will for you. Just try. We will be using the Sony PC Companion software… If you haven’t already installed it, do it from here: http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/pc-companion/
Make sure that your phone is powered off!
1. Disregard any instructions to connect the phone until you complete step 9
2. In the welcome screen you will see the different modules available for you including the "support zone" option. Click on "Start" below it.
3. On the next page Click on "Start" under "Phone/Tablet Software update"
At this point if you get an error stating that "unable to install update components" or "server is bussy" Please proceed to step 12. If you not see that error then continue with step 4.
4. The program will show a window saying "Could not find phone/tablet". Click on the option below that reads: "Repair my phone/tablet" the program will issue you a warning on the content that you will lose during the update
5. Choose the option to continue.
6. The program will issue a final message warning you of possible data lost during the update. Click on the checkmark and then on "Next/Continue".
7. After that, the program will download the necessary information (5 to 6 minutes) and it will present you with a list of phones.
8. Choose the Phone from the list then click on "next" then you will see a new section telling you how to connect the phone. (don't connect it yet)
At this point the phone must be off and disconnected from the PC.
9. Connect the cable to the PC not to the phone, then wile pressing and holding the volume down button, connect the cable to the phone and keep holding the volume button until the program says "the update of your phone has started..." (in some cases a message of "Installing drivers" will appear before the message of "the update of your phone has started..." is shown.)
10. If you failed to follow the steps correctly the phone will turn on and it will request that you "Proceed with the following steps, slide down the notification bar", If this happens disconnect the phone from the cable, turn it off and repeat from step 9).
11. If the phone is connected properly, PC Companion will proceed with the update ( It will tell you to let go of the back key) then wait for the update to finish and follow instructions on screen to disconnect the unit.
This tutorial doesn’t belong to me. It is fully copied from here: http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperi...ctions-using-Pc-Companion-Windows/td-p/249946
I do not own any rights, I just want to share to make it easier to use. Full credits go to Francis .
These methods should have helped you! If not, don’t hesitate to ask!
Hard bricked users, I can’t help you, sorry . If this doesn’t work, I am sorry.
Allright! That's it!
Just a few requests
1. If you seek help, don't quote the whole original post(OP). Please!
2. Don't make useless posts! If you want to thank me, press that button. If not, that's fine too. I don't mind.
3. Be polite and try to be as clear as possible in english. I know some of you don't speak it very well, but please, try your best!
Have a nice day, and I hope this helps!
hi!
i tried all 3 methods (on win 8)
none work
method 1
says
Code:
05/029/2014 18:29:56 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
05/029/2014 18:29:56 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
05/029/2014 18:29:56 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
05/030/2014 18:30:04 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/030/2014 18:30:10 - INFO - Selected ST23i_4_0_4_xperia.ftf
05/030/2014 18:30:10 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/030/2014 18:30:42 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/030/2014 18:30:57 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/030/2014 18:30:57 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
05/030/2014 18:30:57 - INFO - Reading device information
05/030/2014 18:30:57 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
05/030/2014 18:30:57 - INFO - Current device : ST23i - YT9100P9HP - 1265-6133_R4D - 1261-5091_11.0.A.5.5 - WORLD-i_11.0.A.5.5
05/030/2014 18:30:58 - INFO - Start Flashing
05/030/2014 18:30:58 - INFO - Processing loader
05/030/2014 18:30:58 - INFO - Checking header
05/030/2014 18:30:58 - INFO - Ending flash session
05/030/2014 18:30:58 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CODE="0019";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed";
05/030/2014 18:30:58 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
05/030/2014 18:30:58 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/030/2014 18:30:59 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/031/2014 18:31:01 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
method 2 dont have miro in devices offered
method 3
wont start at all
ok i fixxed it with ST23i_11.0.A.2.10_Generic and help from this post
messmeww said:
you can try push this file >>> http://www.mediafire.com/?j27mk33p62pb60k to your FTF file using 7zip, and flash your ftf file again after do that ^_^
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if mediafire link don't work try here
Loader.sin
for Androxyde’s mighty Flashtool to flash a stock .ftf. METHOD,
is there risk of bricking your phone????///
mine is currently in bootloop now... its in there since I was trying to unlock bootloader ..cmd says its successfully done but as I plugged it out its not starting since then - only bootloop
Nikhil_android said:
for Androxyde’s mighty Flashtool to flash a stock .ftf. METHOD,
is there risk of bricking your phone????///
mine is currently in bootloop now... its in there since I was trying to unlock bootloader ..cmd says its successfully done but as I plugged it out its not starting since then - only bootloop
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No. Flashtool will only fix the bootloop, not cause a new one.
Mats
IMP- About drivers automatically getting installed (fastboot & flashmode drivers have to be manually installed)
1)works on Win7, Win8 not on XP
2)you must be connected to the internet for automatic driver install (& also it must be enabled in settings somewhere[if you get "serching for drivers" its enabled])
3)Win8 not reliable as windows 7 so......... 7 recommended
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Nikhil_android said:
for Androxyde’s mighty Flashtool to flash a stock .ftf. METHOD,
is there risk of bricking your phone????///
mine is currently in bootloop now... its in there since I was trying to unlock bootloader ..cmd says its successfully done but as I plugged it out its not starting since then - only bootloop
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if you got bootloop you did it correctly .....flash stock ftf after that, you are ready
it worked
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 :silly:
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if you got bootloop you did it correctly .....flash stock ftf after that, you are ready
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I have flashed it and everything is fine but now I am not sure whether my bootloader is locked or unlocked .. I searched but there is no definate way to tell .. in xperia Z forum some asked to flash a kernel and if you get error it means its bootloader is locked (though I am not sure if it will harm phone and again cause bootloop or not ( off cou2rse I wont flash xperia Z kernel on xperia E dual ))
Nikhil_android said:
I have flashed it and everything is fine but now I am not sure whether my bootloader is locked or unlocked .. I searched but there is no definate way to tell .. in xperia Z forum some asked to flash a kernel and if you get error it means its bootloader is locked (though I am not sure if it will harm phone and again cause bootloop or not ( off cou2rse I wont flash xperia Z kernel on xperia E dual ))
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type *#*#7378423#*#* in dialer (only on stock rom/ftf)
go to Service info > Configuration >
If "Bootloader unlock allowed" says "yes" its still locked
or
If Bootloader Unlocked says "yes" SUCCESS!!
or
If "Bootloader Unlock Status" says "yes" SUCCESS!!
xperia
hey my xperia miro flashing is nt starting only please help
awesomesal said:
hey my xperia miro flashing is nt starting only please help
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This forum exists to help you, but we can't do that with this information!
Please answer this questions:
-Can you get into flashmode? Phone off, USB in computer then hold volume down button while inserting USB in phone. A green LED will show.
-When you start the phone, does it vibrate?
-Is there a red LED blinking when you start the phone?
-What have you done with your phone that it became bricked like this?
That should give us the information we need.'
Mats
xperia
yes i can go in flashmode , it vibrate while on simply and no red led while simply on the phone.
I off ma alarm n wen i tried to open the patren it got stuck n nw stuck at sony logo.
I dint unlock bootloader neither its rooted
Thank u
You forgot Sony's flashtool method and of course for UBLs flashing kernel to get cwm
awesomesal said:
yes i can go in flashmode , it vibrate while on simply and no red led while simply on the phone.
I off ma alarm n wen i tried to open the patren it got stuck n nw stuck at sony logo.
I dint unlock bootloader neither its rooted
Thank u
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I don't see the problem then. Yes, you are in a boot loop. OK, use flashtool to flash a stock .ftf. Method 1 of the tutorial.
Mats
Sent from my Xperia E using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
xperia
whch al driver r needed n how much tym it wl take to flash.
ok.
So I got similiar problem - I bought bricked phone to fix and sell further , I don't know what was happen to it.
1. ...---> When I turn on it vibrate once and blink green led
2. I can get flashmode - I flash soft via flashtool and vias SUS - both with succes - but when I turn on it vibrates ....--> goto1.
Is there any suggestion? Or sell it further as is it is just to retrieve money :laugh:
Miro ST23i
LindaCento said:
ok.
So I got similiar problem - I bought bricked phone to fix and sell further , I don't know what was happen to it.
1. ...---> When I turn on it vibrate once and blink green led
2. I can get flashmode - I flash soft via flashtool and vias SUS - both with succes - but when I turn on it vibrates ....--> goto1.
Is there any suggestion? Or sell it further as is it is just to retrieve money :laugh:
Miro ST23i
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Try using flashtool. It always works for me.
Hello!
This is an easy to follow guide for everybody wanting to root their Sony Xperia E C1505 (Locked Bootloader).
Disclaimer! Proceed at your own risk! I am not responsible if anything happens to your phone. Although if you follow every step carefully, you won't have any problems. Also back up your data!
Lets talk a little bit about root and why rooting is needed. Well, actually, rooting isn't needed, but if you have a rooted phone, you realize how much more you could actually do with your phone. All these apps that require root, custom ROMs, overclocking and much, much more!
Make sure USB Debugging and Unknown Sources are enabled!
First off, we are gonna grab the stuff that we need:
·Flashtool
·Framaroot APK (Download the latest version)
·Sony Xperia E Stock Firmware 11.3.A.0.47
·Sony Xperia E Stock Firmware 11.3.A.2.23
Once you have downloaded everything, install Flashtool. Run it.
Select the lightning icon and click Flashmode.
Select the 11.3.A.0.47 Firmware and click flash.
Boot your phone into Flashmode by doing the following - Unplug your phone, turn it off, hold down the volume down key and then connect the USB cable.
Once it's flashed, unplug and turn on your phone. By the way, WiFi will not work, but oh don't worry .
Now go back to Flashtool, connect you phone and select the Arrow icon and locate where you saved Framaroot. Install it.
Now on your phone open up Framaroot. Make sure SuperSU is selected and click on Gandalf.
It should say that it has successfully rooted (Sometimes on the first try it might freeze, just click the home button and kill the task, then re-open it). Now reboot your phone.
Once rebooted, go back to Flashtool, with your device connected and select the Lightning icon and Flashmode. This time though, you are gonna select the 11.3.A.2.23 Firmware. Click flash.
Boot your phone into Flashmode the same way we did earlier. Let it flash.
Once it's finished, you should have successfully rooted your phone. Now everything should be working, including WiFi.
LET THERE BE ROOT!
If this guide helped you, then please click thanks!
Any questions? Just ask them and I'll answer!
~SmashMii
Thanks! I guess now's not the time to mention there are... two? Yeah, two other guides with the same content; one by Benjoy Ericsson, other by UltraGamerHD
NSDCars5 said:
Thanks! I guess now's not the time to mention there are... two? Yeah, two other guides with the same content; one by Benjoy Ericsson, other by UltraGamerHD
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Haha, indeed. Still, thank you!
Mats
Sent from my C1505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
I'm about to try this method on an Xperia C1504, is it ok to go ahead? I mean, has anyone tested it successfully on the C1504? I'm on f/w build 11.3.A.2.13 at the moment, bootloader unlockable: No.
Is there a chance that trying this will brick the phone?
ed: Just tried the first flashing step, unfortunately it ended with errors:
30/018/2015 05:18:39 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
30/018/2015 05:18:50 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia E (C1505). FW release : 11.3.A.0.47. Customization : CE
30/018/2015 05:18:50 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
30/019/2015 05:19:08 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
30/019/2015 05:19:09 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
30/019/2015 05:19:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
30/019/2015 05:19:09 - INFO - Reading device information
30/019/2015 05:19:22 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
30/019/2015 05:19:22 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
30/019/2015 05:19:25 - INFO - Start Flashing
30/019/2015 05:19:25 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
30/019/2015 05:19:25 - INFO - Checking header
30/019/2015 05:19:26 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
30/019/2015 05:19:26 - INFO - Ending flash session
30/019/2015 05:19:26 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 22 : The device does not recognize the command.
30/019/2015 05:19:26 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Any clues what I did wrong there?
ED1: Found this post, followed that sequence and it worked! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44170201&postcount=5
ED2: Oddly enough, WiFi worked fine after flashing 11.3.A.0.47. However, the "arrow" icon in FlashTool was disabled, so I couldn't install Framaroot from there. Instead I booted the phone, installed ES File Explorer from the Play Store (the phone didn't have its own file explorer app) and installed the Framaroot APK from there (after copying the APK onto the phone from the computer). Framaroot ran and successfully rooted! (I had tried Framaroot on the original firmware, but it did not work). Yippee!
ED3: One odd thing now, I can't seem to get it into flash mode, to flash back to 11.3.A.2.23. Checked all the settings, debugging, etc. everything looks ok. Strange. But if WiFi is currently working ok in 11.3.A.0.47, is there any reason to flash back to 11.3.A.2.23?
Hello guys. I recently flashed to cm10 fxp 252 (latest). It was stable for couple of weeks, but now started too much problem really slowing down and instagram app freezes, crashes. I want to flash stock rom, Unable to do it. Tried flashing kernel then cwm wont show up. cant flash stock rom via flashtool, gives me error that devices above 2011 MTP someting. PLease help me out, i've done it before, i forgot it. Just provide me solution in couple of sentences please.
littlepai007 said:
Hello guys. I recently flashed to cm10 fxp 252 (latest). It was stable for couple of weeks, but now started too much problem really slowing down and instagram app freezes, crashes. I want to flash stock rom, Unable to do it. Tried flashing kernel then cwm wont show up. cant flash stock rom via flashtool, gives me error that devices above 2011 MTP someting. PLease help me out, i've done it before, i forgot it. Just provide me solution in couple of sentences please.
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Repair via PC Companion or SEUS
littlepai007 said:
Hello guys. I recently flashed to cm10 fxp 252 (latest). It was stable for couple of weeks, but now started too much problem really slowing down and instagram app freezes, crashes. I want to flash stock rom, Unable to do it. Tried flashing kernel then cwm wont show up. cant flash stock rom via flashtool, gives me error that devices above 2011 MTP someting. PLease help me out, i've done it before, i forgot it. Just provide me solution in couple of sentences please.
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use mass storage
and dont connect phone in flashmode till it says to connect(connect when it shows animation to connect)
you remember how to use flashmode right??
Grimlock007 said:
use mass storage
and dont connect phone in flashmode till it says to connect(connect when it shows animation to connect)
you remember how to use flashmode right??
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will try
littlepai007 said:
will try
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Not working, phone restart, with the message saying that
"10/037/2014 23:37:46 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
10/037/2014 23:37:46 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.2beta6 built on 2013-04-21 22:23:00
10/037/2014 23:37:51 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/037/2014 23:37:58 - INFO - Selected ST21i / 11.0.A.4.27 / Indian
10/037/2014 23:37:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
10/038/2014 23:38:09 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
10/038/2014 23:38:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/039/2014 23:39:18 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/039/2014 23:39:27 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
10/039/2014 23:39:27 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode"
I even took nandroid backup of fresh stock rom, but when i try to restore i get md5 mismatch error.
Turn on USB debugging and unknown sources then try again.
Sent from my ST26i using Tapatalk
littlepai007 said:
Not working, phone restart, with the message saying that
"10/037/2014 23:37:46 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
10/037/2014 23:37:46 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.2beta6 built on 2013-04-21 22:23:00
10/037/2014 23:37:51 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/037/2014 23:37:58 - INFO - Selected ST21i / 11.0.A.4.27 / Indian
10/037/2014 23:37:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
10/038/2014 23:38:09 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
10/038/2014 23:38:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/039/2014 23:39:18 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/039/2014 23:39:27 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
10/039/2014 23:39:27 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode"
I even took nandroid backup of fresh stock rom, but when i try to restore i get md5 mismatch error.
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Dzepar said:
Turn on USB debugging and unknown sources then try again.
Sent from my ST26i using Tapatalk
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Try what Dzepar said ....though i dont thinkl usb debugging is even necessary when andriod is off....(mine both usb debug&unkonwn sources is off but flashing still works...)
try these if above fails too
if you still have cwm/twrp... do factory reset in it..then try
in fastboot mode flash another kernel and then try flashing (connect phone in fastboot before selecting the thunder button to flash)
check if latest flashtool /redownload flashtool
Went to third party mobile service and got stock ROM installed. They installed 11.0.A.4.25, with some weird vodafone bloatwares. But a new problem is that when i go to service menu>service info>configuration>Bootloader unlock Allowed:yes., this means i can unlock BL. But when i try using flashtool it says Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked. What should i do now?
littlepai007 said:
What should i do now?
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Some reading - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067008
I recently flashed the thunderzap kernel to my device using twrp. The installation completed perfectly but when I restarted my device, the screen would not turn on. There was a brief vibration and a red light started flashing on the phone but that is all:crying:. My battery was at 97% during install so it couldn't have been that. Any idea how to fix this?
boco45 said:
I recently flashed the thunderzap kernel to my device using twrp. The installation completed perfectly but when I restarted my device, the screen would not turn on. There was a brief vibration and a red light started flashing on the phone but that is all:crying:. My battery was at 97% during install so it couldn't have been that. Any idea how to fix this?
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And you're in what firmware??JB/Kitkat?
Thunderzap and Phantom doesn't support JB anymore..Only Civic Kernel but its still used the old one for Kitkat that doesn't support latest Kitkat Roms
boco45 said:
I recently flashed the thunderzap kernel to my device using twrp. The installation completed perfectly but when I restarted my device, the screen would not turn on. There was a brief vibration and a red light started flashing on the phone but that is all:crying:. My battery was at 97% during install so it couldn't have been that. Any idea how to fix this?
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Seems like your device was under volt beyond it could function.
if you can go in recovery, reflash any custom ROM without any custom kernel (civic,thunderzap etc.)
You can also use fastboot commands to flash kernel from custom ROM (PAC/Slimkat/CM etc) you are using.
Reinstall FTF using flash tool if you can't do any of above.
If you need any other help, do quote me
Hnk1 said:
Seems like your device was under volt beyond it could function.
if you can go in recovery, reflash any custom ROM without any custom kernel (civic,thunderzap etc.)
You can also use fastboot commands to flash kernel from custom ROM (PAC/Slimkat/CM etc) you are using.
Reinstall FTF using flash tool if you can't do any of above.
If you need any other help, do quote me
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Thank you for your reply. I was not able to enter recovery due to my inability to start the phone. My bootloader is apparently locked so i cannot flash any ROMs or kernels, and flash tool freezes when identifying device then says the bootloader cannot be unlocked even though I checked while the phone still worked and it can be unlocked. Fastboot getvar does not give me my IMEI so i cannot unlock my bootloader the sony way either. Fastboot and flashmode are the only ways i can interface with my device. Please help.
boco45 said:
Thank you for your reply. I was not able to enter recovery due to my inability to start the phone. My bootloader is apparently locked so i cannot flash any ROMs or kernels, and flash tool freezes when identifying device then says the bootloader cannot be unlocked even though I checked while the phone still worked and it can be unlocked. Fastboot getvar does not give me my IMEI so i cannot unlock my bootloader the sony way either. Fastboot and flashmode are the only ways i can interface with my device. Please help.
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Use flashtool.
download flashtool for Xperia. (Google it)
download ftf file from xperia L general section.
@Joel16 has a proper guide as well.
HERE
Flash ftf and you are good.
You don't need to unlock your device. However you will need drivers for fastboot mode which I have posted in general section as well.
Details HERE
Check this to find out how to flash FTF
HERE
Or alternatively, you can use Sony Companion in which you would be guided step by step and you would not need to download anything manually than the software itself. However you would still need drivers
Hnk1 said:
Use flashtool.
download flashtool for Xperia. (Google it)
download ftf file from xperia L general section.
@Joel16 has a proper guide as well.
HERE
Flash ftf and you are good.
You don't need to unlock your device. However you will need drivers for fastboot mode which I have posted in general section as well.
Details HERE
Check this to find out how to flash FTF
HERE
Or alternatively, you can use Sony Companion in which you would be guided step by step and you would not need to download anything manually than the software itself. However you would still need drivers
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Thank you for your help. I followed your instructions and attempted to flash the stock firmware but I got this error:
-INFO -For flashtool, Unknown sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
The last time I checked, these two options were enabled. I have no idea what to do. Is it possible to fix this?
boco45 said:
Thank you for your help. I followed your instructions and attempted to flash the stock firmware but I got this error:
-INFO -For flashtool, Unknown sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
The last time I checked, these two options were enabled. I have no idea what to do. Is it possible to fix this?
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Go to settings
then About phone
tap on build number quickly around 10 times. Development options would be unlocked.
go to settings
development options
turn on development
tick android debugging and notify USB debugging.
you are done.
now use flash tool
Hnk1 said:
Go to settings
then About phone
tap on build number quickly around 10 times. Development options would be unlocked.
go to settings
development options
turn on development
tick android debugging and notify USB debugging.
you are done.
now use flash tool
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How would he do that if the phone wont even start?
I got the same problem. Stuck on blinking red light when plugged. Button do nothing.
Flashtool says the phone i connected and in flashmode, but flashing anything does not work. I get an error and the process is aborted.
Hackner said:
How would he do that if the phone wont even start?
I got the same problem. Stuck on blinking red light when plugged. Button do nothing.
Flashtool says the phone i connected and in flashmode, but flashing anything does not work. I get an error and the process is aborted.
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too little Information I am afraid. can you send me the Log for flashtool and maybe take a screenshot of it as well.
I am suspecting you do not have proper drivers Installed.
visit general section and look for zperia L driver by me (hnk1)
I might have posted a link above too.
Try the process again after installation of drivers and If it doesnt work, quote me again with log n screenshot
Hnk1 said:
too little Information I am afraid. can you send me the Log for flashtool and maybe take a screenshot of it as well.
I am suspecting you do not have proper drivers Installed.
visit general section and look for zperia L driver by me (hnk1)
I might have posted a link above too.
Try the process again after installation of drivers and If it doesnt work, quote me again with log n screenshot
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Thanks for the help.
But flashtool was working fine before the incident. Thing is I was flashing different kernels (thunderzap 4.1) on the second or third try I think I corrupted the kernel...
I cant go into recovery or fastboot mode.
This is what flashtool says
03/047/2014 22:47:42 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.18.3 built on 10-20-2014 08:00:00
03/047/2014 22:47:42 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
03/047/2014 22:47:42 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
03/047/2014 22:47:42 - INFO - No proxy found for firefox. Trying next one
03/047/2014 22:47:42 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one
03/047/2014 22:47:42 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
03/047/2014 22:47:42 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.
03/047/2014 22:47:48 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.
03/047/2014 22:47:49 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
03/047/2014 22:47:54 - INFO - Device disconnected
03/048/2014 22:48:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
03/048/2014 22:48:32 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia L (C2104). FW release : 15.0.A.2.17. Customization : India
03/048/2014 22:48:32 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
03/048/2014 22:48:46 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
03/048/2014 22:48:46 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - INFO - Reading device information
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - INFO - Start Flashing
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - INFO - Checking header
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - INFO - Ending flash session
03/048/2014 22:48:47 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="0x80080021 ";
Helllo i have root my phone after that i decide to install a stock roms prerooted .... and now my phone reboot and nothing on the screen the led blinks and the phone vibrates when i connected to charger and he did the same thing on computer but nothing on screen.... When its conected to my pc the phone connect automacticly and disconect .... i tried to put on flashboot to and nothing .... i tried on fastboot but my bootloader its no allowed to unlock ...... ineeed help plz :crying:
SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH IM FRENCH
this is my phone and what he make
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtaUxuorVSA
i post a video on youtube and the name of video is : Hard brick or soft brick! Xperia z3v (i need help)
Maybe wrong rom used.
nealecj954 said:
Maybe wrong rom used.
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ok and how i can reinstall a official rom ?
There may be a way to reset the phone using buttons, ill try to watch the video later. If it comes to it, you may have to just take the phone back and act like you don't know what happened.
nealecj954 said:
There may be a way to reset the phone using buttons, ill try to watch the video later. If it comes to it, .
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No, you cannot reinstall the ROM using buttons on the phone. Al you can do is turn it off.
Gabriel_num1 said:
ok and how i can reinstall a official rom ?
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Download PCCompanion from sony and run it.
nealecj954 said:
There may be a way to reset the phone using buttons, ill try to watch the video later. If it comes to it, you may have to just take the phone back and act like you don't know what happened.
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yeah i try it on ebay but the guys do not want to refund because he said : the object may not be in the same condition as when you received it . You can not return this object in order to be rembursed .
And i try using bottons multiple time but nothing
I'm confused
gregbradley said:
No, you cannot reinstall the ROM using buttons on the phone. Al you can do is turn it off.
Download PCCompanion from sony and run it.
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i try with sony companion but don't work .... wen i plug the phone on my pc he connect but in same second it disconnect automatic
he just stay connected wen i press + button in fasboot mode
Gabriel_num1 said:
i try with sony companion but don't work .... wen i plug the phone on my pc he connect but in same second it disconnect automatic
he just stay connected wen i press + button in fasboot mode
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DO not connect the phone until it prompts you to.
Select 'update software' and then choose repair my phone.
Only connect in flashmode when it prompts you.
gregbradley said:
DO not connect the phone until it prompts you to.
Select 'update software' and then choose repair my phone.
Only connect in flashmode when it prompts you.
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ok i try it now
gregbradley said:
DO not connect the phone until it prompts you to.
Select 'update software' and then choose repair my phone.
Only connect in flashmode when it prompts you.
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dont work i make another vids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pyk9OMsLGw
Gabriel_num1 said:
dont work i make another vids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pyk9OMsLGw
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Try updating PCCompanion and installing the drivers.
Or
Download flashtool from flashtool.net, install the fastboot, flashmode and Z3 drivers by running drivers.exe in C:\flashtool\drivers and try again.
If not flash a Z3V ftf using flashtool.
gregbradley said:
Try updating PCCompanion and installing the drivers.
Or
Download flashtool from flashtool.net, install the fastboot, flashmode and Z3 drivers by running drivers.exe in C:\flashtool\drivers and try again.
If not flash a Z3V ftf using flashtool.
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nothing the pc companion say down button for flashmode .... i try on up and nothing but he stuck on blue light
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2gxOE543uo
wen i connect on flashtool sony he say nothing with down button and fastboot on up button
i try to install strock rom on fastboot mode nothing because my bootloader is locker and not allowed to unlock
Gabriel_num1 said:
nothing the pc companion say down button for flashmode .... i try on up and nothing but he stuck on blue light
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2gxOE543uo
wen i connect on flashtool sony he say nothing with down button and fastboot on up button
i try to install strock rom on fastboot mode nothing because my bootloader is locker and not allowed to unlock
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Yes, it is volume down,
However, you need flashmode to flash a stock FTF not fastboot.
Use flashtool and download a FTF for the Z3v and flash it in flashmode (Volume down)
Please provide the output log from flashtool when you do this.
gregbradley said:
Yes, it is volume down,
However, you need flashmode to flash a stock FTF not fastboot.
Use flashtool and download a FTF for the Z3v and flash it in flashmode (Volume down)
Please provide the output log from flashtool when you do this.
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20/023/2015 11:23:55 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.18.6 built on 30-05-2015 22:30:00
20/023/2015 11:23:55 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector
20/023/2015 11:23:55 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one
20/023/2015 11:23:55 - INFO - No proxy found for firefox. Trying next one
20/023/2015 11:23:55 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one
20/023/2015 11:23:56 - INFO - Syncing devices from github
20/023/2015 11:23:56 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.
20/024/2015 11:24:13 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.
20/024/2015 11:24:14 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
20/024/2015 11:24:19 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/027/2015 11:27:25 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z3 (D6603). FW release : 23.0.E.0.376. Customization : VER
20/027/2015 11:27:25 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
20/029/2015 11:29:33 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
20/029/2015 11:29:43 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/031/2015 11:31:36 - INFO - Flash canceled
20/043/2015 11:43:09 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/044/2015 11:44:23 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
20/045/2015 11:45:06 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/046/2015 11:46:32 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
20/046/2015 11:46:37 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/048/2015 11:48:00 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
Nothing because he disconect automaticly ...... he just stay on with fastboot
Gabriel_num1 said:
20/029/2015 11:29:33 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
20/029/2015 11:29:43 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/031/2015 11:31:36 - INFO - Flash canceled
20/043/2015 11:43:09 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/044/2015 11:44:23 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
20/045/2015 11:45:06 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/046/2015 11:46:32 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
20/046/2015 11:46:37 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/048/2015 11:48:00 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
Nothing because he disconect automaticly ...... he just stay on with fastboot
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CHeck the log, you are connecting in the wrong mode. It asks you to connect in FLASHMODE but you connect in FASTBOOT, they are different. Use volume down. Also, do not connect the device until it prompts you
ALSO you are flashing a FTF for the wrong device. You need a FTF for the Z3v not Z3 Use the xperiafirm button on flashtool to download a correct file
Gabriel_num1 said:
20/027/2015 11:27:25 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z3 (D6603). FW release : 23.0.E.0.376. Customization : VER
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Your device is a Sony Xperia Z3v D6708 not D6603
gregbradley said:
CHeck the log, you are connecting in the wrong mode. It asks you to connect in FLASHMODE but you connect in FASTBOOT, they are different. Use volume down. Also, do not connect the device until it prompts you
ALSO you are flashing a FTF for the wrong device. You need a FTF for the Z3v not Z3 Use the xperiafirm button on flashtool to download a correct file
Your device is a Sony Xperia Z3v D6708 not D6603
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I donwload a z3v but flashtool see a z3 i have donwloaded 2 different website but is the same ....
and a press on fastboot for proof the phone is really connected (up) ... i allway put my finger for flashboot (down)
now i try to download on xperiafirm
Gabriel_num1 said:
I donwload a z3v but flashtool see a z3 i have donwloaded 2 different website but is the same ....
and a press on fastboot for proof the phone is really connected (up) ... i allway put my finger for flashboot (down)
now i try to download on xperiafirm
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Flashboot does not exist
Flashmode is used with flashtool and PCCompanion to flash stock firmwares and FTFs. You use volume down key
Fastboot is used to flash images and kernels etc with an unlocked bootloader and you need volume up.
If flashtool says it is a D6603 file I suggest it is, maybe the person who uploaded it labelled it wrong. If you use Xperia fiem to download it it will be correct as it comes straight from the sony servers.
gregbradley said:
Flashboot does not exist
Flashmode is used with flashtool and PCCompanion to flash stock firmwares and FTFs. You use volume down key
Fastboot is used to flash images and kernels etc with an unlocked bootloader and you need volume up.
If flashtool says it is a D6603 file I suggest it is, maybe the person who uploaded it labelled it wrong. If you use Xperia fiem to download it it will be correct as it comes straight from the sony servers.
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20/027/2015 12:27:13 - INFO - Selected Bundle for D6708. FW release : 23.0.E.1.44. Customization : Verizon US
20/027/2015 12:27:13 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
20/029/2015 12:29:02 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
20/038/2015 12:38:12 - INFO - Flash canceled
i put my finger on down button for 10 min and nothing :crying:
Gabriel_num1 said:
20/027/2015 12:27:13 - INFO - Selected Bundle for D6708. FW release : 23.0.E.1.44. Customization : Verizon US
20/027/2015 12:27:13 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
20/029/2015 12:29:02 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
20/038/2015 12:38:12 - INFO - Flash canceled
i put my finger on down button for 10 min and nothing :crying:
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Have you installed the drivers? Goto where flashtool is installed and run drivers.exe (Normally C:\flashtool\drivers)
Choose flashmode, fastboot and Z3v (Or Z3 if there is no Z3v) drivers.
Ensure you are holding the down button before connecting the usb cable