[Q] Flash Tools - Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So I purchased an Xperia Z3 on Amazon and when I received it it had italian firmware on it. I was planning on installing the stock rom with flashtools but was wondering if it was really just that easy. Are there any drawbacks to doing this? Should I just do it? Normally I wouldnt care but there are loads of carrier apps on it that I hate staring at when I'm flipping through the app drawer.

Easy mate loads of tutorials around but flashtool tells you step by step what to do anyway. Just flash a generic firmware for your model and problem solved. Only drawbacks are if you unlock the bootloader which you can't do accidently anyway. If you need to send your phone in for warranty purposes just put the Italian firmware back on it. Just make sure your battery has a decent charge before you do it

Thanks!!!! It seems so easy, I should've done it long ago.

Xperia Z3 D6603
guys i need help towards flashmode problem before i turn off my device connect it on the computer i always turn the usb debugging on but when i enter the flashmode the flashtool detected my device with usb debugging off so i cant proceed to reflashing the firmware and relocking my device.

nolihowell said:
guys i need help towards flashmode problem before i turn off my device connect it on the computer i always turn the usb debugging on but when i enter the flashmode the flashtool detected my device with usb debugging off so i cant proceed to reflashing the firmware and relocking my device.
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Use debugging shouldn't matter in flashmode make sure the phone is.off and hold volume down while connecting the usb cable. Also make sure your drivers are installed

Have you actually tried to flash the FTF?
Jus go ahead and give it a try

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[Q] problema lock patern (my kid's) worng mail usb debugging off

hello i have sonyxperia m2
my kid's lock the pattern
usb debuggin is off
no root
i forgot the pass for my mail acount
when connet via usb cable to pc dont found my device
so what can i do????
i tried pc companion or fl;ash tool from sony but nothing
Download ftf for your model, flash it with Flashtool. You only need drivers to be installed.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
thnks for reply
Dzepar said:
Download ftf for your model, flash it with Flashtool. You only need drivers to be installed.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4[/QUOT]
which drivers for m2 ? did you know? or anyone (m2 drivers|)wxp
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sta8man said:
which drivers for m2 ? did you know? or anyone (m2 drivers|)wxp
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Shouldn't one just need to install PC Companion?
http://support.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/
All USB drivers should be included. Since it seems you have it installed already try to uninstall it (and the USB drivers if they still are there), reboot and install PC Companion again.
Otherwise if you have access to a Mac make it simple and do it from there. No bleeding drivers needed.
As Miche1asso said, PC companion should do the work.
Also install falshmod and fastboot drivers from Flashtool/drivers folder, if you're on Windows 8.1 you need to disable driver signature verification (Google that).
Good Luck
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
Don't worry OP. As you said, your phone's pattern is locked so even if you connect it to the pc it won't be recognised.
1. Install pc companion.
2. Search for the repair option. (Google it)
3. Then select your phone model. Go ahead.
4. Official firmware will be downloaded now.
5. Pc companion will then ask you to connect phone in flashmode by switching off phone and then holding volume down button and connecting to usb cable.
6. Leave it for 20 minutes.
7. Previous data will be gone. Enjoy fresh stock rom.
Don't worry about the drivers. When you connect phone in flashmode, your computer will install s1 boot drivers which will do the work.
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Flashtools doesn't have drivers for Xperia M2.
Trick to install Xperia M2 drivers.
1. Remove Xperia M2 from devices and printers section. Reboot.
2. Install PC companion.
3. Click how to connect and select usb cable.
4. When PC companion asks to connect phone just connect and leave it.
5. It takes a little time but you can see a window saying installing drivers for Xperia M2.
6. After finishing all of this, you can check in flashtools whether drivers are fully installed or not.
If this helps, use it. ?
thnlks for your time brother and sister no solved
ok i tried pc companion and many tools but with no result.
emma flash tool dont operating in wxp but i tried in windows 7 and also still nothing
i tried to manual setup driver but nothing
i change cable or port or everythink else the result =nothing when connect my device in pc companion the msg is dont find any device
i have do install uninstall many many times pc companion and drivers or adb or universal driver but still nothing ACKNOWLEDGE device .wtf? im thinking maybe have a hardware problema? what else can do before get a hammer? or a stone? maybe...
sta8man said:
ok i tried pc companion and many tools but with no result.
emma flash tool dont operating in wxp but i tried in windows 7 and also still nothing
i tried to manual setup driver but nothing
i change cable or port or everythink else the result =nothing when connect my device in pc companion the msg is dont find any device
i have do install uninstall many many times pc companion and drivers or adb or universal driver but still nothing ACKNOWLEDGE device .wtf? im thinking maybe have a hardware problema? what else can do before get a hammer? or a stone? maybe...
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Try with this flashtool:
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Try connecting it in flashmode to install drivers (connect phone turned off to PC holding volume down button).
just the same problema
ihave do it but nothing .
download the adb driver installer to find my device but nothing no device founded
i try many times connect phone turned off to PC holding volume down button but cant in to flash mode . thnx for your time
i want suitable *.inf for manual driver install for wxp sp3 32bit
Do you have access to another computer? I'd try to see if it works on that. At least you would rule out the option that the phone USB is burned or something. And in case you didn't do it already, I'd try with a third USB cable.
You're making a mistake my friend.
Why am i sure? Because i did the same thing. Drivers will only be installed by pcc as far as i know. Flashtool doesn't have drivers for M2.
Follow my tutorial exactly the way I've given it.
Start fresh. A new pc running windows 7 will do the work.
thnks my friend but...
I have already done in Laptop with windows step by step your tutorial but nothing just same problema.
i dont have hardware proble with usb port because the battery is charging
i try original usb cable but nothing change
from pc companion console if this help
21:13:47,97 [CrashDump 14/11/27] DllCanUnloadNow = S_FALSE LockCount = 3
21:13:47,97 [BackupRestore 14/12/09] DllCanUnloadNow = S_FALSE LockCount = 1
21:13:47,97 [PCCompanion 14/12/15] DllCanUnloadNow = S_FALSE LockCount = 42
sta8man said:
I have already done in Laptop with windows step by step your tutorial but nothing just same problema.
i dont have hardware proble with usb port because the battery is charging
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Technically that doesn't give 100% certainty that the USB is working. if one of the other pins has gone, you can still charge the phone but you may get no communications.
i try original usb cable but nothing change
from pc companion console if this help
21:13:47,97 [CrashDump 14/11/27] DllCanUnloadNow = S_FALSE LockCount = 3
21:13:47,97 [BackupRestore 14/12/09] DllCanUnloadNow = S_FALSE LockCount = 1
21:13:47,97 [PCCompanion 14/12/15] DllCanUnloadNow = S_FALSE LockCount = 42
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Sorry, not sure how that is supposed help. I mean, it doesn't give out much information.
Still, I know you tried everything, but either you keep doing something wrong or the phone has an HW problem. Did you try to see if Flashtool recognizes the phone while connecting it in flash mode (hold volume down with the phone off while you connect it to the PC via USB)? Maybe you could copy&paste its log after doing it.
device cant on in flash mode
Miche1asso said:
Technically that doesn't give 100% certainty that the USB is working. if one of the other pins has gone, you can still charge the phone but you may get no communications.
Sorry, not sure how that is supposed help. I mean, it doesn't give out much information.
Still, I know you tried everything, but either you keep doing something wrong or the phone has an HW problem. Did you try to see if Flashtool recognizes the phone while connecting it in flash mode (hold volume down with the phone off while you connect it to the PC via USB)? Maybe you could copy&paste its log after doing it.
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1 methodos :mobile cant on in flash mode when i hold -volume or + just restart
2 methodos :i try to hold power button with volume up
vibration 3 times but nothing change
sta8man said:
1 methodos :mobile cant on in flash mode when i hold -volume or + just restart
2 methodos :i try to hold power button with volume up
vibration 3 times but nothing change
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I think it restarted on me as well a couple of times holding Volume down, once. That was because I took too long I believe. Try this:
1. Start Flashtool
2 Switch off the phone. Better if pushing the little bottom in the hole near the SIM card (it's faster and it resets it anyway)
3. Have your USB cable ready
4. Hold Volume Down and immediately plug the USB cable keeping holding Volume Down until the small led color changes
5. See what Flashtool is logging
Miche1asso said:
I think it restarted on me as well a couple of times holding Volume down, once. That was because I took too long I believe. Try this:
1. Start Flashtool
2 Switch off the phone. Better if pushing the little bottom in the hole near the SIM card (it's faster and it resets it anyway)
3. Have your USB cable ready
4. Hold Volume Down and immediately plug the USB cable keeping holding Volume Down until the small led color changes
5. See what Flashtool is logging
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i have allready do this bro just flashes on time green led thats all .... i dont know mayde have hardware problem ---->usb connector
It should flash led green just once and then turn it off, the point is to see what flashtool reports, it should say 'Device connected in flashmode' and that's it.
nlooooo said:
It should flash led green just once and then turn it off, the point is to see what flashtool reports, it should say 'Device connected in flashmode' and that's it.
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flashtool report nothing if connect mobile or not is the same think repot nothing
I went to a technical MOBILE and he cant root my mobile he said that ...
you might have problem usb Connector but im not 100% sure

[Q] How to fix xperia z3 if the lower key button during flashmode can't be detected?

guys im in desperate need of help i've installed the drivers for xperia z3 via xperia flashtool drivers the flashtool v9.18.5 seems to fully recognize my phone on boot but as i access flashmode it recognizes my phone as device connected with usb debugging off and as i tried to followed the instruction given on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672 for lollipop can't even bypassed the pop up waiting for flashmode devices screen with some keys to follow so im unable to flash the ftf for the lollipop fully and hoped to relock my bootloader and restore my lost drm keys. currently the only way i can update my phone is by using prf creator.

[D6633] Xperia won't turn on, Windows doesn't recognized when plugged in

Hey guys
I just got my Z3 Dual today. I was trying to boot into flash mode and using flash tool but it didn't recognize the phone.
Now the phone isn't turning on and when I connect it to the PC, Windows just shows as a "Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)".
I can't seem to make the phone respond in anyway. Flashtool doesn't list any connected devices.
Did I brick my phone?
bobpsyduck said:
Hey guys
I just got my Z3 Dual today. I was trying to boot into flash mode and using flash tool but it didn't recognize the phone.
Now the phone isn't turning on and when I connect it to the PC, Windows just shows as a "Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)".
I can't seem to make the phone respond in anyway. Flashtool doesn't list any connected devices.
Did I brick my phone?
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First thing i thought was, maybe battery is dead someone, but u must have checked that right? Anyways, If you did manage to brick ur phone, you should probably send it to Sony and claim warranty.

Xperia Z3 will Not Come Out Of Airplane Mode

My Z3 will not come out of airplane mode
I tried every thing including a complete reset or change rom for several time , but didn't answer...
any one can help me for solve this problem's ?
Best regards
M.Motahari
M.Motahari said:
I tried every thing including a complete reset or change rom for several time , but didn't answer...
any one can help me for solve this problem's ?
Best regards
M.Motahari
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I'm not sure if this'll work It's probably a hardware fault otherwise,
But you're gonna' need a Windows PC
1).Download Sony PC Companion (Click Here)
2). Plug your device in with the Stock Micro USB Cable into the PC
3). Once it recognizes your device unplug your device and power it off
4). Once your device is off plug your MicroUSB Cable and instantly hold the 'Volume Down' Button (Yes it should be plugged into your PC)
5). If this was done succesfully Sony PC Companion will pick up a device and begin installing the stock firmware or something
Hello Dear
I try this , but not work and problem is still yet
you have to repair using Sony PC companion or better yet visit service center if in warranty. hope u have not unlocked bootloader.

Stuck! Xperia Z5 E6653

Can anyone please help. im stuck in a difficult problem. I cant enter recovery, my phone just loops, and i cant connect it to my pc. Just getting USB device not recognized. The last usb device you connected to this computer malfunctioned, and windows does not recognize it. I dont know how to add a new software or restore a backup, and i got a seious battery drain issue. Hope someone can help me. Im on Slim X rom on a E6653.
Download a MM, LP or Nougat firmware.
Let the phone charge and go to flashtool
Load the firmware you downloaded check all the wipe section case and put your phone on flashmode (vol - and stick USB cable while maintaining vol -)
Let flashtool do it's work and once done it should be OK
I have tried that, but my computer cant fin my phone, so i cant use flashtool
I found out of it. Had a faulty usb cord. Im happy again.
Hehe no problem

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