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Xperia J FlashMode problem.

Hello everyone. I have installed the CM-10 in my xperia J (i have unlocked the Bootloader) but I didnt see the bug that excists. The no-service problem. So I have to flash the stock ICS. My problem is that I have all the drivers correctly ( and i am working on linux), i have enabled the android debugging but in the flashtool I choose the ftf file and :
15/040/2014 11:40:50 - INFO - Selected ST26i / 11.0.A.7.5 / CE
15/040/2014 11:40:50 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
15/041/2014 11:41:03 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
15/000/2014 12:00:29 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
15/000/2014 12:00:29 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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then a window opens and says to hold the back button and the plug in your phone. So the problem is that i have waiting about 10 minutes and nothing happens. How to enter in flashmode??? Can I flash ftf via fastboot mode??
Thank you all.

xperia j flashmode problem
your phone must be off when you are waiting for the ftf file to set up. Once it is setup, a small window will ask you to connect your phone in flashmode and thats when you connect your phone into the computer and quick hold vol down + power button
Dont on android debugging

Solved! Thanks!

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[GUIDE] Recover from (soft-)bricks for any Xperia 2012 model

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!
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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.

[Q] SYSTEM.SIN error

I tried flashing stock firmware after unlocking the bootloader, but the flashing ends up with error.
I have installed all the drivers. i have downloaded 3 FTF's and non work in fact all three give the same error.
Any solution?
23/014/2014 20:14:17 - INFO - Processing system.sin
23/014/2014 20:14:17 - INFO - Checking header
23/014/2014 20:14:17 - INFO - Flashing data
23/015/2014 20:15:07 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/015/2014 20:15:07 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="0x80080012 ";

Try to use another pc and/or usb cable

Joery360 said:
Try to use another pc and/or usb cable
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I tried, But it did not work.
By the why i got my XL working. I relocked the bootloader, downloaded the 4.1 ftf and flashed it.
No idea why 4.2.2 14 and 17 dint work

derrick28 said:
I tried, But it did not work.
By the why i got my XL working. I relocked the bootloader, downloaded the 4.1 ftf and flashed it.
No idea why 4.2.2 14 and 17 dint work
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hi Guys,
How you fixed your problem, i am also facing the problem. No Viberation, only 1 time red LED and 1time green LED when connecting to USB/Charger.
17/017/2014 11:17:03 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
17/017/2014 11:17:03 - INFO - Ending flash session
17/017/2014 11:17:03 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC=" 0x80080021 ";
17/017/2014 11:17:03 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
I have installed Phantom kernel and after that it is dead.
Please let me know how you have solved your issue, mine is not in warranty.
How you have locked your bootloader when it is not booting. please suggest

our phone doesnt support sin format of boot
our phone doesnt support sin format of boot
try a kernel with .img extesion
it should surely work

killing.devil said:
our phone doesnt support sin format of boot
try a kernel with .img extesion
it should surely work
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friend, ftf contains. sin files only. And that is what out phone supports.
open the ftf with winrar and you'll find out.

ya u r rite but...
abhi007.john said:
friend, ftf contains. sin files only. And that is what out phone supports.
open the ftf with winrar and you'll find out.
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thats true but via ftf it is flashed but if u do it manually u can only flash .img files .sin files will show unsupported

killing.devil said:
thats true but via ftf it is flashed but if u do it manually u can only flash .img files .sin files will show unsupported
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Completely agree with you. But he's flashing the whole ftf and not any single. sin. The log says this. And if you're talking about the kernel then he SUCCESSFULLY flashed phantom v7 which is not available as. sin file.
I hope you understood what I'm trying to say.

abhi007.john said:
Completely agree with you. But he's flashing the whole ftf and not any single. sin. The log says this. And if you're talking about the kernel then he SUCCESSFULLY flashed phantom v7 which is not available as. sin file.
I hope you understood what I'm trying to say.
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Hi all,
Problem which i am currently facing is Xperia L not booting. The above mentioned ERR_DYNAMIC=" 0x80080012 "; came when i did the following things.
1. Flashed C2104_15.0.A.2.17_India.ftf
2. Everything was working fine.
3. Flashed Phantom kernel (Phantom v7-JB) i.e boot.img file
4. Xperia l stops responding.
5. Now while putting on wall charger, it is showing RED LED Linking (each after 2secs approx)
6. When connecting to laptop and checking in flashtool, it is showing as given below. Also getting 1 time RED LED + 1 time GREEN LED blink (may be due to bootloop).
17/019/2014 11:19:12 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/020/2014 11:20:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
17/020/2014 11:20:16 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/021/2014 11:21:16 - INFO - Device disconnected
17/021/2014 11:21:18 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
7. When i am again flashing the same C2104_15.0.A.2.17_India.ftf, it is giving me error
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - INFO - Reading device information
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - INFO - Start Flashing
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - INFO - Checking header
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - INFO - Ending flash session
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC=" 0x80080021 ";
17/051/2014 09:51:21 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
17/051/2014 09:51:21 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/051/2014 09:51:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
8. I have tried to flash the complete FTF, same error.
9. I have tried the kernel part within the FTF, same error.
10. when pressing the power button, no viberation. Not able to get into fastboot with volume up + power button.
kindly provide your support. It looks my XL is Hard brick.

austinanne said:
Hi all,
Problem which i am currently facing is Xperia L not booting. The above mentioned ERR_DYNAMIC=" 0x80080012 "; came when i did the following things.
1. Flashed C2104_15.0.A.2.17_India.ftf
2. Everything was working fine.
3. Flashed Phantom kernel (Phantom v7-JB) i.e boot.img file
4. Xperia l stops responding.
5. Now while putting on wall charger, it is showing RED LED Linking (each after 2secs approx)
6. When connecting to laptop and checking in flashtool, it is showing as given below. Also getting 1 time RED LED + 1 time GREEN LED blink (may be due to bootloop).
17/019/2014 11:19:12 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/020/2014 11:20:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
17/020/2014 11:20:16 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/021/2014 11:21:16 - INFO - Device disconnected
17/021/2014 11:21:18 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
7. When i am again flashing the same C2104_15.0.A.2.17_India.ftf, it is giving me error
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - INFO - Reading device information
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - INFO - Start Flashing
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - INFO - Checking header
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - INFO - Ending flash session
17/051/2014 09:51:20 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC=" 0x80080021 ";
17/051/2014 09:51:21 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
17/051/2014 09:51:21 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/051/2014 09:51:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
8. I have tried to flash the complete FTF, same error.
9. I have tried the kernel part within the FTF, same error.
10. when pressing the power button, no viberation. Not able to get into fastboot with volume up + power button.
kindly provide your support. It looks my XL is Hard brick.
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Try this
Take out your battery
push power button about 5 seconds
put battery back and charged it approx 10 min.
try flashed again ftf file via flastool
also need to check your usb port..

So you have tried changing the PC, Usb cable, ftf and none works, right?
are you sure that your bootloader is still unlocked?
I hope you didn't try to relock your bootloader after flashing phantom. (Just predicting). Make sure your bootloader is unlocked and then try faizalotai's solution posted above.

abhi007.john said:
So you have tried changing the PC, Usb cable, ftf and none works, right?
are you sure that your bootloader is still unlocked?
I hope you didn't try to relock your bootloader after flashing phantom. (Just predicting). Make sure your bootloader is unlocked and then try faizalotai's solution posted above.
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Hi,
i have tried the solution given by faizalotai and same result.... no success. My bootloader is unlocked and i have tried all possible solutions to lock my bootloader (Volume UP + Power). Getting no response from XL. please suggest any other way to lock the bootloader

austinanne said:
Hi,
i have tried the solution given by faizalotai and same result.... no success. My bootloader is unlocked and i have tried all possible solutions to lock my bootloader (Volume UP + Power). Getting no response from XL. please suggest any other way to lock the bootloader
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Does the led glow?

abhi007.john said:
Does the led glow?
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only 1 blink of RED LED and 1 blink of GREEN LED only.

austinanne said:
only 1 blink of RED LED and 1 blink of GREEN LED only.
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okay
charge your battery fo atleast one hour. Then take it out and press the power button for around 30 seconds. Then put in the battery and DO NOT power on yet. Connect your usb while holding volume UP. There must be a blue led glowing.
Now download this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
And install stock kernel with recovery by vishal using this fastboot

abhi007.john said:
okay
charge your battery fo atleast one hour. Then take it out and press the power button for around 30 seconds. Then put in the battery and DO NOT power on yet. Connect your usb while holding volume UP. There must be a blue led glowing.
Now download this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
And install stock kernel with recovery by vishal using this fastboot
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I have checked my battery in other XL which belongs to my friend and my battery is 35%. I have taken his battery and tried the same flashing in my XL. In both the flash cases i am getting RED & Green LED blink (1 time).
I am not getting Blue LED (only RED + Green LED). No fastboot.
please suggest

austinanne said:
I have checked my battery in other XL which belongs to my friend and my battery is 35%. I have taken his battery and tried the same flashing in my XL. In both the flash cases i am getting RED & Green LED blink (1 time).
I am not getting Blue LED (only RED Green LED). No fastboot.
please suggest
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that leaves you with the only choice of contacting sony service centre. Since you can't enter fastbooot I believe there's some hardware problem. Try flashing the kernel using flashtool. Or just trying updating the adb drivers.
and if that doesn't work, please take your device to sony.

abhi007.john said:
that leaves you with the only choice of contacting sony service centre. Since you can't enter fastbooot I believe there's some hardware problem. Try flashing the kernel using flashtool. Or just trying updating the adb drivers.
and if that doesn't work, please take your device to sony.
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do you have any idea about. the motherboard price of c2104 in india as I am not having warranty

austinanne said:
do you have any idea about. the motherboard price of c2104 in india as I am not having warranty
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There's no need to get the whole motherboard changed. Atleast talk to sony. They may charge you a bit more but they're reliable.
and one more thing I want to add is that I once faced the same issue with led. and I actually charged it for 2 hrs. You should try this.

No solution for this problem? I got same problem

[Q] how to fix binking red light after flashing thunderzap

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 ";

Unable to flash any FTF in flash mode

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