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 ";
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I have an Xperia E (Single Sim).
I have unlocked the bootloader using the official Sony method and, as it seems, like many before me, my phone is stuck in a bootloop.
I have tried the solution noted here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40911422 by bg.shishir
Unfortunately when I run flashtool the following is the outcome
21/034/2013 01:34:20 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
21/034/2013 01:34:20 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
21/034/2013 01:34:25 - INFO - Device disconnected
21/034/2013 01:34:33 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
21/034/2013 01:34:58 - INFO - Selected C1505 / relock / bootloader
21/034/2013 01:34:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
21/034/2013 01:34:58 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
21/034/2013 01:34:59 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
21/034/2013 01:34:59 - INFO - Reading device information
21/035/2013 01:35:16 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
21/035/2013 01:35:16 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
21/035/2013 01:35:19 - INFO - Start Flashing
21/035/2013 01:35:19 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
21/035/2013 01:35:19 - INFO - Checking header
21/035/2013 01:35:19 - INFO - Ending flash session
21/035/2013 01:35:19 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.
21/035/2013 01:35:19 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
21/035/2013 01:35:20 - INFO - Device disconnected
21/035/2013 01:35:27 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
21/035/2013 01:35:27 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
I'm guessing it might be something to do with USB debugging being off, but because it is stuck in a bootloop I can't get into the phone to change that.
Am I doing something wrong? Any help would be much appreciated, as my phone is effectively bricked! I just want to get it working again - nothing more.
Xperia factory reset method
Update - I have got it working again!!! Woohoo.
Now you custom ROM peeps won't like this fix - but for the likes of me who just got real scared thinking my phone was bricked, its exactly what I wanted.
This fix takes you back to the original ROM. I'd seen someone else mention it, but didn't understand the post. So, if you come across this one and you are like me.... (well, let's hope you're not, but hey!)... then this is what you do:
1) Download and install the official Sony PC Companion.
2) Click on the Support Zone button
3) Click on Software update
4) The next screen has a repair my phone link (not the button on the bottom - read the everything on the screen and you should find it)
5) click here and follow the instructions
I'm presuming that this has just created the standard ROM on my phone, but its working like it should.
I got so stressed over this, so if you need anything explaining above, just post a message and I'll try to help.
I need help
LesterTigerTim said:
Update - I have got it working again!!! Woohoo.
I got so stressed over this, so if you need anything explaining above, just post a message and I'll try to help.
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Heya, I need help... I tried to unlock bootloader and got stuck in bootloop... Then i roamed the internet and stumbled upon flashtool and a file (kernel update, .img file) to flash came in the same post (of that guy)... I flashed that but my bootloop stayed... Can you help me, anyway possible?? Yea, btw, i tried repairing my software via pc companion ant it said i have modified software that can not be updated... Needless to say, i am phoneless and desperate... Please...
MarcoDramer said:
Heya, I need help... I tried to unlock bootloader and got stuck in bootloop... Then i roamed the internet and stumbled upon flashtool and a file (kernel update, .img file) to flash came in the same post (of that guy)... I flashed that but my bootloop stayed... Can you help me, anyway possible?? Yea, btw, i tried repairing my software via pc companion ant it said i have modified software that can not be updated... Needless to say, i am phoneless and desperate... Please...
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It's my pleasure to refer you to this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631456
The first page is the one you need.
Good luck with it!
Sent from my C1505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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 have a strange problem with with my XZ while trying to flash any ftf.
Here's the flashtool log;
25/037/2019 03:37:39 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia XZ(F8331). FW release : 41.3.A.2.192. Customization : Customized US
25/037/2019 03:37:39 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/037/2019 03:37:40 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/037/2019 03:37:50 - INFO - Using Gordon gate drivers version 3.1.0.0
25/037/2019 03:37:51 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/037/2019 03:37:51 - INFO - Device ready for R/W.
25/037/2019 03:37:51 - INFO - Reading device information
25/037/2019 03:37:51 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
25/037/2019 03:37:51 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
25/037/2019 03:37:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/057/2019 03:57:42 - INFO - Device disconnected
The strange thing is that the phone does not actually get disconnected, windows doesn't even play the disconnection sound and the green light signifying flash mode stays on.
I've tried flashing 2 different MM ftf files and 2 different Oreo files but it always stops at the same point. I cant use fastboot because my bootloader is still locked. I can't even unlock it because the guides i was following don't even mention enabling OEM unlock until after the flashing is done...
I tried repairing with xperia companion but it always fails with basically no information. I feel like I can still rescue the phone because i have flash mode, fastboot mode and when i power on, it shows the Sony logo and then "software update failed". Also, the phone shows up as SOMC flash device when plugged in in flash mode(if that helps). Pls what do I do from here?
dreyyy07 said:
Pls what do I do from here?
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Just Re-install everything {Flashtool, XZ drivers}, you can use this thread. Downloads availible in this thread
awadnisar said:
Just Re-install everything {Flashtool, XZ drivers}, you can use this thread. Downloads availible in this thread
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I just tried that and tried to flash a couple more times, sometimes it stops at "Opening device for R/W", other times it stops at "Opening TA partition 2" and then some how disconnects and reconnects.
This all started because i tried to downgrade from Oreo to MM.
dreyyy07 said:
I just tried that and tried to flash a couple more times, sometimes it stops at "Opening device for R/W", other times it stops at "Opening TA partition 2" and then some how disconnects and reconnects.
This all started because i tried to downgrade from Oreo to MM.
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Try installing that flash tool and drivers that are given in the thread
I'm having a similar issues with the XZs where it will just not flash or drop an error
awadnisar said:
Try installing that flash tool and drivers that are given in the thread
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I've installed all the drivers and the latest flashtool but still the same problem. It's just annoying that there's no error message......
dreyyy07 said:
I've installed all the drivers and the latest flashtool but still the same problem. It's just annoying that there's no error message......
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Are you using ur orginal cable?
Laptop or PC?
awadnisar said:
Are you using ur orginal cable?
Laptop or PC?
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I'm using my laptop with the original cable
G8142 - 47.2A.10.107
Is it possible? I want to know before I risk bricking my device
I just tried 2 days ago and semi bricked mine. I was able to unlock the bootloader and install trwp
But I tried to install a custom rom i was not able to. I attempted to revert back and was not able to set it into flashmode which is the only issue i am having in order to bring the phone back to life.
I do have TRWP installed and able to set it to and communicate with FASTBOOT/ADB just not able to set it to FlashMode
i am the same configuration as you before i started to customize it
G8142 - 47.2A.10.107
Hopefully this answer your question and maybe some old Guru can help shed some light on this for you as well for me.
Thanks for your reply! Where you able to root and get back into stock firmware before trying to flash the custom rom?
I just want to be able to have root and continue using stock FW.
Sorry to hear about your device though.
xT29c said:
Thanks for your reply! Where you able to root and get back into stock firmware before trying to flash the custom rom?
I just want to be able to have root and continue using stock FW.
Sorry to hear about your device though.
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Use Sony"s Emma to reinstall the firmware and start all over again. I've done it MANY times!
xT29c said:
Thanks for your reply! Where you able to root and get back into stock firmware before trying to flash the custom rom?
I just want to be able to have root and continue using stock FW.
Sorry to hear about your device though.
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Once your bootloader is unlocked, its simple. Install twrp with fastboot, flash magisk in twrp and reboot.
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marlono1 said:
I just tried 2 days ago and semi bricked mine. I was able to unlock the bootloader and install trwp
But I tried to install a custom rom i was not able to. I attempted to revert back and was not able to set it into flashmode which is the only issue i am having in order to bring the phone back to life.
I do have TRWP installed and able to set it to and communicate with FASTBOOT/ADB just not able to set it to FlashMode
i am the same configuration as you before i started to customize it
G8142 - 47.2A.10.107
Hopefully this answer your question and maybe some old Guru can help shed some light on this for you as well for me.
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What ROM exactly did you install?
Beetle84 said:
Once your bootloader is unlocked, its simple. Install twrp with fastboot, flash magisk in twrp and reboot.
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What ROM exactly did you install?
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I attempted carbon, existence, and lineage 16.0 none of them actually worked and all they do is loop when initial start up. keep getting start up set up to crash. I think i officially killed the phone. now i cant load TWRP.
I can set flash mode and attempted to load with newflasher and flashtool by Androxyde. I keep getting a error on both when i attempt to install OEM firmware for my phone.
Processing modem_X-FLASH-ALL-42E5.sin
- setting up infflate...
- infflating, please wait...
..
- infflate returned: 0
- gzpipe: ok.
- gunziped ok.
- Extracting from modem_X-FLASH-ALL-42E5.sin
- Extracting signature modem.cms
- Uploading signature C:\\Downloads\newflasher_v20\flash_session\modem.cms
signature:00000531
OKAY.
- Extracting sparse chunk modem.000
- Uploading sparse chunk C:\\Downloads\newflasher_v20\flash_session\modem.000
download:059dd000
ERROR: GetOverLapped_out_Result: failed with error code 31 as follows:
A device attached to the system is not functioning.
- Error write! Need nBytes: 0x200000 but done: 0x0
nBytes[0x0]:
Error uploading chunk 15!
There shouldn't be an issue getting flash mode unless you're having issues with your volume button, in which case a little pressure on the back of the phone where the vol button is should fix that or go into flash mode from flashtool.
Then just use Emma. No errors; no hassles. Stock firmware.
bobsright said:
There shouldn't be an issue getting flash mode unless you're having issues with your volume button, in which case a little pressure on the back of the phone where the vol button is should fix that or go into flash mode from flashtool.
Then just use Emma. No errors; no hassles. Stock firmware.
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yea pending on emma approval. Well initially it starts in flash mode and it stays lit green. however everytime i run the setup i run into the issue on both flash tools? not sure what i exactly is wrong will try with another cable to see if it makes a difference.
on flashtool i keep hanging on sending sync, the system times out and then stops responding and exits on flashtool by Androxyde. Right after it connects again with no issue.
Please connect your device into flashmode.
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - Using Gordon gate drivers version 3.1.0.0
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - USB buffer size set to 512K
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - Device ready for R/W.
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - Reading device information
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - Reading phone properties
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - Sending getvar:max-download-size
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - DEBUG - Reading packet from phone
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - DEBUG - IN : [email protected]
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - getvar status : OKAY
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - Sending getvar:version
......
14/025/2020 02:25:06 - INFO - erase status : OKAY
14/025/2020 02:25:06 - INFO - sending modem.000
14/025/2020 02:25:06 - INFO - download:059DD000
14/025/2020 02:25:06 - DEBUG - Reading packet from phone
14/025/2020 02:25:06 - DEBUG - IN : [email protected]
14/025/2020 02:25:07 - INFO - Sending Sync
14/026/2020 02:26:48 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/026/2020 02:26:48 - INFO - Device disconnected
FYI: I am able to set up flash mode now, and i can start initial setup on flashing but thru the process i crash and briefly lose connections without being tampered. seen this issue multiple times. will try new cable.
Question:
Is it possible to access fastboot to install trwp again? i cannot access OS whatsover so i cannot set up usb Debugging.
marlono1 said:
yea pending on emma approval. Well initially it starts in flash mode and it stays lit green. however everytime i run the setup i run into the issue on both flash tools? not sure what i exactly is wrong will try with another cable to see if it makes a difference.
on flashtool i keep hanging on sending sync, the system times out and then stops responding and exits on flashtool by Androxyde. Right after it connects again with no issue.
Please connect your device into flashmode.
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - Using Gordon gate drivers version 3.1.0.0
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - USB buffer size set to 512K
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - Device ready for R/W.
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - Reading device information
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - Reading phone properties
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - Sending getvar:max-download-size
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - DEBUG - Reading packet from phone
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - DEBUG - IN : [email protected]
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - getvar status : OKAY
14/024/2020 02:24:48 - INFO - Sending getvar:version
......
14/025/2020 02:25:06 - INFO - erase status : OKAY
14/025/2020 02:25:06 - INFO - sending modem.000
14/025/2020 02:25:06 - INFO - download:059DD000
14/025/2020 02:25:06 - DEBUG - Reading packet from phone
14/025/2020 02:25:06 - DEBUG - IN : [email protected]
14/025/2020 02:25:07 - INFO - Sending Sync
14/026/2020 02:26:48 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
14/026/2020 02:26:48 - INFO - Device disconnected
FYI: I am able to set up flash mode now, and i can start initial setup on flashing but thru the process i crash and briefly lose connections without being tampered. seen this issue multiple times. will try new cable.
Question:
Is it possible to access fastboot to install trwp again? i cannot access OS whatsover so i cannot set up usb Debugging.
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Definitely look into a different cable and/or port on your computer, Something is causing it to disconnect.
The only way I know of to install twrp is with a computer and if you're having a connection issue....plus not having usb debugging. Did you try going into recovery to see if it's still there? I've wiped my os before and still had recovery installed until I re-installed another firmware. Also on windows I always make sure that windows is not set to power off usb. This mostly there for laptops to save battery but I uncheck the box for all ports.
bobsright said:
There shouldn't be an issue getting flash mode unless you're having issues with your volume button, in which case a little pressure on the back of the phone where the vol button is should fix that or go into flash mode from flashtool.
Then just use Emma. No errors; no hassles. Stock firmware.
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bobsright said:
Definitely look into a different cable and/or port on your computer, Something is causing it to disconnect.
The only way I know of to install twrp is with a computer and if you're having a connection issue....plus not having usb debugging. Did you try going into recovery to see if it's still there? I've wiped my os before and still had recovery installed until I re-installed another firmware. Also on windows I always make sure that windows is not set to power off usb. This mostly there for laptops to save battery but I uncheck the box for all ports.
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Update:
Changed Cable and that did the trick via flashtool, and I was able to use Newflasher as well.
I was able to install via flashmode but after 15 min on xperia boot screen it does nothing
same for NewFlasher
Running out of ideas now.... any input would be great. Otherwise I will not be able to use the phone anymore. Maybe I can install Oreo OS and not the latest to see if there is a possibility to recover it.
Still pending on my approval for EMMA to attempt to recover it.
Not sure what you mean "pending approval". There's a link on the web to download a version that doesn't require a password. Do a search and you should find it. Once installed, it will update if needed, and then you connect your phone and it will give a list of firmware. Once you choose the one you want it'll take a bit to download (depending on internet speeds). Once it's downloaded it will install and you have a fresh device. That particular firmware version will be stored on the computer if you need to do this again avoiding the download part, unless you chose a different version firmware.
Did you check to see if you still have a recovery installed? If you do, do a full wipe before newflasher. If you don't or that doesn't work go with Emma. I don't use newflasher or flashtool for firmware anymore unless there's firmware that doesn't show up on Emma that I want to install. Newflasher is useful if you're wanting to preserve user data. In your case that's gone anyway.
marlono1 said:
Update:
Changed Cable and that did the trick via flashtool, and I was able to use Newflasher as well.
I was able to install via flashmode but after 15 min on xperia boot screen it does nothing
same for NewFlasher.
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When using newflasher, are you flashing the complete firmware files? I mean, have you deleted anything (ta files, user data) before flashing?
Beetle84 said:
When using newflasher, are you flashing the complete firmware files? I mean, have you deleted anything (ta files, user data) before flashing?
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Yes I have removed the TA files from root directory and from boot folder.
Final Update:
After installing OS from EMMA, I was able to bring back the phone.
Thank you everyone for the help. Going back to the initial question that was asked for this thread.
Plain and simple the answer is Yes. if by chance you get the phone in a bad state it is possible to restore.
marlono1 said:
Yes I have removed the TA files from root directory and from boot folder.
Final Update:
After installing OS from EMMA, I was able to bring back the phone.
Thank you everyone for the help. Going back to the initial question that was asked for this thread.
Plain and simple the answer is Yes. if by chance you get the phone in a bad state it is possible to restore.
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That was your problem i would say, deleting files. You dont have to delete ta files from firmware for newflasher, you flash them as well with emma or flash tool.
Beetle84 said:
That was your problem i would say, deleting files. You dont have to delete ta files from firmware for newflasher, you flash them as well with emma or flash tool.
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Most Tutorials were saying to remove them. I did not find one page saying to keep them.