i tried to root my phone. i had installed official 4.4.4 rom. then i unlocked bootloader with flashtool.
then i tired to install cwm recovery via cmd. after it finished and tried to reboot my phone screen blinks black all the time without booting.
i power off with the button on the side, but still nothing. any ideas?
after reboot i get sony logo, then the screen blinks. also pc recognize the device but can't boot in fastboot
akoutsakas said:
i tried to root my phone. i had installed official 4.4.4 rom. then i unlocked bootloader with flashtool.
then i tired to install cwm recovery via cmd. after it finished and tried to reboot my phone screen blinks black all the time without booting.
i power off with the button on the side, but still nothing. any ideas?
after reboot i get sony logo, then the screen blinks. also pc recognize the device but can't boot in fastboot
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Probably bad kernel. You should be able to bring it back by flashing the kernel from stock 4.4.4 FTF only
How shall I flash it?
Tried to unbrick with holding power + volume up for 10 secs (3 beeps) but still nothing.
There is OFF hole by the sim card, press with something sharp will power off the device. Flash proper kernel and you should be good.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
Hi all
I have a Z3 Dual sim (D6633) latest version of firmware (4.4.4), this is what I did:
- Unlocked my bootloader
- Installed TWRP recovery via fastboot ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/root-stock-kernel-twrp-v01-test-28-09-t2889794 )
- When the phone restarted, all my data were wiped and wifi don't start
Entring recovery and wipe data didn't give result, so I installed SuperUser via recovery but nothing
I tried to flash it via flashtool (latest version) with this firmware: D6633_23.0.1.F.0.96_RU.ftf, but the problem is that flashtool don't proced to flash, it still ask to plug the usb cable, I installed all usb drivers, all flashtool drivers, sony pc compagnon, sdk, .....
I tried three different laptops but same result
Please tell me what could I do?
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Problem solved
In flashtool, to put phone in flash mode we need to turn phone off, hold the volume down button and connect USB cable.
Holding the volume up button and connecting USB cable put the phone in fastboot mode not flash mode as old sony phones
Now my phone works fine
azrine said:
Hi all
I have a Z3 Dual sim (D6633) latest version of firmware (4.4.4), this is what I did:
- Unlocked my bootloader
- Installed TWRP recovery via fastboot ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/root-stock-kernel-twrp-v01-test-28-09-t2889794 )
- When the phone restarted, all my data were wiped and wifi don't start
Entring recovery and wipe data didn't give result, so I installed SuperUser via recovery but nothing
I tried to flash it via flashtool (latest version) with this firmware: D6633_23.0.1.F.0.96_RU.ftf, but the problem is that flashtool don't proced to flash, it still ask to plug the usb cable, I installed all usb drivers, all flashtool drivers, sony pc compagnon, sdk, .....
I tried three different laptops but same result
Please tell me what could I do?
Edit
Problem solved
In flashtool, to put phone in flash mode we need to turn phone off, hold the volume down button and connect USB cable.
Holding the volume up button and connecting USB cable put the phone in fastboot mode not flash mode as old sony phones
Now my phone works fine
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works with root or without ?
Hi guys,
I got this phone last night, brand new and have been trying all my waking hours to get it rooted but I can't even get to fastboot mode to unlock the bootloader. I'm trying the procedure on Song's website, but when I try to get to fast boot (Turn off phone, hold volume up while inserting The usb cable) but it doesn't work. I have googled getting to fastboot mode. I've tried tapping volume up, as well tapping volume down, while starting up. Nothing works.
It has never taken me this long to root a phone and I could really use some help!
Some additional info if you need it. I'm running windows 7 64 bit and have build 18.3.1.c.1.13 on my phone
First check if you can unlock your bootloader (*#*#7378423# *#*) it's typing "service ", go in service info - > configuration, if "Rooting Status says: Yes" you can unlock it.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
Next to boot loader unlocked it says yes. But I still can't get to fastboot!
If you only want root access, why unlock the bootloader. Have you powered off the phone then hold vol up and connect the USB cable then same again with vol down
D2303 18.3.1.C.1.15 kk deodexed, rooted, philz touch recovery, xposed, z1 bravia engine 2 + x-reality+ z3 super vivid, viper audio
Well first things first I do eventually want to put a custom rom on it, but for now just want to unlock and root it.
So are you saying I should power of the m2, then hold volume up while plugging in the usb, and as soon as I plug in the cable, hold volume down?
shiboby said:
Well first things first I do eventually want to put a custom rom on it, but for now just want to unlock and root it.
So are you saying I should power of the m2, then hold volume up while plugging in the usb, and as soon as I plug in the cable, hold volume down?
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No.
He is saying connect your phone with volume up, wait until the drivers are instaled, then repeat with volume down.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
The problem is, that the drivers don't install. All I get when I turn off, press and hold volume up, then plug in the usb is that the Sony logo displays for a few second, then a battery is displayed, and finally the screen goes dark
Ok, so good news and bad news. Good news is I finally got the bootloader unlocked (it worked with my OPO cable, but not the sony one that came with the phone) and through fastboot installed this kernel and cwm: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...2303-cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-6-root-t2884503.
I'm trying to get into CWM so I can flash superuser by tapping volume down with the sony logo comes up and the phone vibrates, but all it does it boot as normal. Does anyone have any suggestions?
so I tried to follow this http://www.droidviews.com/install-cwm-root-xperia-m2/ in order to finally get to recovery. now my the screen is flashing on and off. I really am not liking this phone so far.
Does any one have any suggestions. I just wanna get this rooted so I can install my backed up apps with ROM Toolkit.
The easiest way to root the m2 if you aren't a expert and know how to flash a ftf via flashtool is flash jb root with towelroot then update over the air to 4.4.2 then 4.4.4 then install supersu n update binaries or just flash the jb kernel root with Xperia rootkit then flush back kk kernel
D2303 18.3.1.C.1.15 kk deodexed, rooted, philz touch recovery, xposed, z1 bravia engine 2 + x-reality+ z3 super vivid, viper audio
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The easiest way to root the m2 if you aren't a expert and know how to flash a ftf via flashtool is flash jb root with towelroot then update over the air to 4.4.2 then 4.4.4 then install supersu n update binaries or just flash the jb kernel root with Xperia rootkit then flush back kk kernel
D2303 18.3.1.C.1.15 kk deodexed, rooted, philz touch recovery, xposed, z1 bravia engine 2 + x-reality+ z3 super vivid, viper audio
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hey, I finally got it after almost 48 hours. I've never had to put so much time or effort into rooting an android device again, and, as a result, will definitely think twice before purchasing another Sony android device. I eventually got it rooted and everything using a tool called emma and some help from people in another thread.
Aidy: where did you find 18.3.1.c.1.15? I'd like to install it so my phone stops telling me there is an update, which I can't install vai emma.
Flashtool, I got to 18.3.1.C.1.13 updating ota then flashed 18.3.1.C.1.15 as a pre-rooted zip as I could only use a computer to do the update but if you have a recovery spcc doesn't work. Well on my phone anyways
D2303 18.3.1.C.1.15 kk deodexed, rooted, philz touch recovery, xposed, z1 bravia engine 2 + x-reality+ z3 super vivid, viper audio
I had to change my phone's speaker in a local repair shop,after that the problem is persisting,power button is also functinal but not perfect. Is it a hardware issue???
I have an unlocked bootloader with RSXW 3, I tried factory reset in twrp & installing other rom, but haven't tried flashing a Ftf.
Please tell me how should i proceed???.:crying::crying:
Flash the firmware which RSXW 3 based firmware(official) via Flashtool, and don't wipe data.
@maple_mak
Thank u for your reply.
Are u sure there is a difference between twrp flashing & flashing via flashtool???(any partition that twrp can't access that can lead to getting stuck.
I don't wanna loose my root & recovery it can get really troublesome trying to root again with this problem.
Also there is a constant green led while connecting phone to pc in flashmode (& even after disconnecting) & pc shows device not recognized
You can download the app pre-rooted firmware at General thread and use TWRP to flash it.
TWRP is for flashing rom and mods. Flashtool is for flash firmware, flash kernel and unlock bootloader.
Hi all, recently i've flashed Nitrogen rom with kernel, but i was flashed the wrong kernel. 2202, mine is 2203. The phone is rebooted but no screen just it's screen on. After reflash the right kernel, 2203, everything got to normal but my bootloader is missing. Can't access to him. I try everything, reboot mode in bootloader, vol - power. The phone boot but by pass the bootloader and goes directly to system. I tried resolving issue with Sony companion but an error when he told me to reboot with vol- power, it's booted directly to system after few second.
Someone can help me ? Please.
Thks
Try with Emma (Sony flashtool) insted of Sony companion or use Flashtool by androxyde (community flashtool) and flash .ftf file.
Thks i'll try it.
Doesnt work. The will boot directly to system.
Help please !
Do you use correct combo? Does volume keys work?
Yes the correct combo vol down and usb. Reboot via system to bootloader the same. The phone stay few second to screen off with Led orange and boot to system. But boot to team recovery works perfect, blue Led and i'm in....