Hello everyone,
a few days ago I flashed CyanogenMod (CM11 2014/06/06 Unofficial Tapioca) on my Sony XPeria Tipo ST21i. Unfortunately I noticed that the camera wouldn't work on that ROM, so I saw the need to switch.
I tried flashing Gimlo (Firmware for Tipo A4.22 v1.0 as well as Gimlo v2.0) via recovery. It appeared that the installation failed, so I attempted it a few more times. Finally I decided to wipe the /system partition and to re-flash Gimlo again, which now results in the phone falling into bootloop (=soft brick, if I'm not entirely mistaken).
Fortunately my computer (Win7 @ 64Bit) recognizes my phone (phone's blue LED is on). Fastboot does so as well, however ADB does not. However, I heard that I needed ADB to push a ROM onto my phone, which makes me question how I can fix ADB in order to restore my phone? The Android SDK has been installed and I use a USB 2.0 port.
If I forgot to mention something, please let me know. I also excuse me for possible mistakes, I'm new over here.
Thank you all for your help!
Install PC Companion, there's option to repair your phone.
Good Luck.
Sent from my D2303
Dzepar said:
Install PC Companion, there's option to repair your phone.
Good Luck.
Sent from my D2303
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Thank you for the answer!
I tried to use PC Companion's repair phone functionality, however the process fails with error status 2003; Sony Update Engine Failure: "The phone/table contains modified software that cannot be updated."
Searching for a solution on that, I found out that Flashtool could help here, however it appears to not support the Tipo. Any ideas?
Greetings!
Leshuwa said:
Thank you for the answer!
I tried to use PC Companion's repair phone functionality, however the process fails with error status 2003; Sony Update Engine Failure: "The phone/table contains modified software that cannot be updated."
Searching for a solution on that, I found out that Flashtool could help here, however it appears to not support the Tipo. Any ideas?
Greetings!
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Tipo is supported by Flashtool, you need to download ftf with XperiFirm (it's last icon on right, and it will do all steps for you) and flash it with Flashtool. Im using 0.9.18.6 of Flashtool cos latest maks some problems when flashing older device. install drivers in Flashtool/drivers folder, just fastboot and flashmod.
Good Luck.
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Tipo is supported by Flashtool, you need to download ftf with XperiFirm (it's last icon on right, and it will do all steps for you) and flash it with Flashtool. Im using 0.9.18.6 of Flashtool cos latest maks some problems when flashing older device. install drivers in Flashtool/drivers folder, just fastboot and flashmod.
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Thank you once again.
I downloaded all programs and it appears to have successfully flashed the FTF. I'm charging my phone now and let you know tomorrow whether it actually worked. So far thank you very much already!
Have a nice day!
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So this morning I disconnected the phone from the charger and tried to boot it, however there's a red LED flashing now. When connected to the charger, the phone's LED is constantly green, so I assume it is not that the battery's dead.
If it's constantly green it may be in Flashmode and it may not change, remove battery, hold power button for 10 second, reinsert battery then put it on charger. It should charge.
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If it's constantly green it may be in Flashmode and it may not change, remove battery, hold power button for 10 second, reinsert battery then put it on charger. It should charge.
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Okay, I thought my battery was fully charged, so I tried re-flashing the firmware which has been aborted. Instead the phone started properly. It's now charging again.
Thank you very much for your help!
I may reply to this thread tomorrow again if I run into troubles while setting up Gimlo - I'll give it yet another shot anyways - so please don't close this thread too soon.
Thank you once again!
Have a nice day!
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I managed to successfully flash Gimlo on my phone, and it works great so far! Once more, thank you for the quick and nice help. This thread can now be locked.
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Recently I updated my Live w/ Walkman to the 4.1.B.4xx (I think is it), and it worked normally.
Today I tryed to update to the 4.1.b.587 (I think is it), but now it wont start. Just the green led flashes. I tryed with another batery, I've tryed to install a ROM via FlashTool, but nothing worked. I have already searched other posts, but nothing could help me.
What should I do? Should I reclaim the warranty?
PS: The problematic update was done with the PC Companion, so, I think the best way to proceeed is the warranty. But, I had rooted it on the 4.1.B.4xx... It could give me a problem?
Sorry for bothering. I solved the problem! Glad to the user "someguyfromhell" who created this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
If you had unlocked bootloader and did OTA(Over the Air) update, then you probably ended up with a dead phone, aka brick. Don't worry, it is not completely bricked, still can be saved!
Download UnbrickingXperia2011.zip file from this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792).
Unpack the .zip file and place the .ftf file in Flashtool\firmwares folder.
Open Flashtool.
Get your phone to flashmode, make sure it is turned off, press down Volume DOWN button and connect USB cable.
In Flashtool, click the lightning button, pick Flashmode and choose the Xperia_2011_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf file.
Let Flashtool finish.
Install stock firmware and kernel to your phone.
Remove USB cable from your phone and start your phone.
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Hey guys, so I was updating to latest Kitkat firmware OTA and the android guy with the red exclamation point appeared and boot looped.
So, I used Flashtool to correct this and... the phone died.
Can't power on, doesn't vibrate, no SONY logo, no LED blinking, nothing.
Windows installs drivers for QHSUSB_BULK and that's it.
In device manager it appears as SOMC Flash Device anda flashtool detects it but, I can't do anything about it.
15/012/2015 00:12:50 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
15/012/2015 00:12:50 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
That's what I get.
From searching around I think the boot partition is gone (?)
Does anyone know how to fix this? I'm completly stuck here.
Did you try to turn it off with reset by the sim card? Then hold volume down (- button) connect to usb and flash ftf.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
Dzepar said:
Did you try to turn it off with reset by the sim card? Then hold volume down (- button) connect to usb and flash ftf.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
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Thanks for the quick reply!
Just did now, still the same thing.
PTGageto said:
Thanks for the quick reply!
Just did now, still the same thing.
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It probably (hopefully) got stuck. Try to (soft) reset it. There is a very small button next to the SIM card slot. You would need a needle or something that small to push it. If that doesn't work I am afraid it would be better to take it to Sony assistance.
Miche1asso said:
It probably (hopefully) got stuck. Try to (soft) reset it. There is a very small button next to the SIM card slot. You would need a needle or something that small to push it. If that doesn't work I am afraid it would be better to take it to Sony assistance.
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I've been using that button since forever...
Do you think it's related to the loader partition or something?
Maybe you ran out of battery? Does your phone charger when you plug in? Also try different usb, reboot your pc then try again. I had softbrick my phones few times but always fix it with Flashtool.
Press power off button (small one by the sim) and leave the phone, Open Flashtool, select ftf wait for the popup dialogue, press volume down, connet phone to usb. This is proces i always do.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
Dzepar said:
Maybe you ran out of battery? Does your phone charger when you plug in? Also try different usb, reboot your pc then try again. I had softbrick my phones few times but always fix it with Flashtool.
Press power off button (small one by the sim) and leave the phone, Open Flashtool, select ftf wait for the popup dialogue, press volume down, connet phone to usb. This is proces i always do.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
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Well, I tried everything.
I sent it to SONY now, thanks anyway guys
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Hey guys, so I was updating to latest Kitkat firmware OTA and the android guy with the red exclamation point appeared and boot looped.
So, I used Flashtool to correct this and... the phone died.
Can't power on, doesn't vibrate, no SONY logo, no LED blinking, nothing.
Windows installs drivers for QHSUSB_BULK and that's it.
In device manager it appears as SOMC Flash Device anda flashtool detects it but, I can't do anything about it.
15/012/2015 00:12:50 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
15/012/2015 00:12:50 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
That's what I get.
From searching around I think the boot partition is gone (?)
Does anyone know how to fix this? I'm completly stuck here.
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Hello i know this is diferent phone but maybe this help somehow to repair http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476972
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477595
i repair my phone with same problem QHSUSB_BULK
Miche1asso said:
It probably (hopefully) got stuck. Try to (soft) reset it. There is a very small button next to the SIM card slot. You would need a needle or something that small to push it. If that doesn't work I am afraid it would be better to take it to Sony assistance.
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OMFG I LOVE YOU , YOU HAVE NO F*CKING IDEA HOW MUCH
Thanks again dude .
I got stucked by flashing the bootloader upgrade to root it ( gonna de-bloat it 'cause i need more space for some more 2pac songs ). Gonna retry now !
help
can not send him for assistance because I no longer invoice how do I make my xperia call back
you save my life, thank you
I have the same problem, hard brick
FrWhyMe said:
OMFG I LOVE YOU , YOU HAVE NO F*CKING IDEA HOW MUCH
Thanks again dude .
I got stucked by flashing the bootloader upgrade to root it ( gonna de-bloat it 'cause i need more space for some more 2pac songs ). Gonna retry now !
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Can you help me? i have a Sony Xperia M2 (D2306) bootloader locked with hardbrick, not enter to flash mode, the pc not detect, and not power on, only when i plug the usb, but only 1 second, in the first sony logo (no bootanimation) and i get bootloop
please help me :C sorry for my bad english
Have a good read through this thread it may be of some help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38567003
D2303 5.1lollipop customised NCB LB rooted Nuts t2u dual recovery bravia engine 2+x-reality debloated viper audio
Boot Loop may be a problem
If your device get disconnected every 5-7 seconds than it is a bootloop which is not showing on screen but you can observe it in device manager
And you have to try different key combination to stop that boot loop while flashing
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hello there...any new solutions? i think my xperia v getting hard brick...just detect on device manager as qualcom...problem is cant charging....cant turn on...no nothing....please help
I tried to put AOSP 5.1 from FXP in my phone, and my cellphone bricked. It wont turn on, it keeps the Sony Logo 2 seconds. It haven't connection with flashtool. Please Help me.
Hi. Can you give me more information what you did exactly step by step. So maybe i can help you. My E3 was bricked too. I found a solution. But i need more information.
Flash stock rom it'll unbrick it
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Thank you answer back! I did exactly the following:
The model is my Xperia E3 D2212 dual sim.
- Unlocked the bootloader, :laugh:
- CWM installed a custom recovery, :laugh:
- I reinstalled the original rom, :laugh:
- I made a backup of the entire system using CWM.
And everything went super normal way, without complications.
The mistake was when he wanted to installing a custom ROM called "AOSP_L_MR1_150718_flamingo" because I found out later that he had not read that it was for ANOTHER XPERIA as follow the you tube tutorial . The ROM's for another Xperia, if I remember correctly.
After doing the installation process of the new AOSP ROM, the phone is less than a minute on the logo of SONY XPERIA down with, looped, can not enter the bootloader, and no longer recognizes the PC. I can not recognize it at FlashTool. I think that's all. :crying:
I greatly appreciate your attention.
I ended up editing this text in the google translator, then I'm sorry, if you are not very good.
Thank you
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I tried to put AOSP 5.1 from FXP in my phone, and my cellphone bricked. It wont turn on, it keeps the Sony Logo 2 seconds. It haven't connection with flashtool. Please Help me.
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Someone can help me please?
nibeal said:
Hi. Can you give me more information what you did exactly step by step. So maybe i can help you. My E3 was bricked too. I found a solution. But i need more information.
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Could you help me? I can not make the pc recognize him ... He barely turns on and off since. The PC Companion software tells recognize it, but when you are installing the software says "it is not possible for this phone is changed." I can not scessar the bootloader does not give time and it shuts down.
Thanks, my error was with the fastboot driver and adb in flashtool. The Windows drivers wasn't been recognized, I've to install the drivers, all of they. After this, I Flashed the Stcok ROM, installed SuperSU and Restored the backup, everything works fine and fluid now. Thanks, anyway, for encouraging me.
I flashed my D2203 back to factory rom yesterday using Flashtool (flashtool.net/downloads.php) on Windows 7 PC.
How did I do it:
1) Install flashtool
2) Install Flashtool-drivers.exe from flashtool subfolder /drivers and select flashmode and fastboot drivers.
3) Run Flashtool and open XperiFirm (letters XF on logo)
4) Select Xperia E3 Flamingo -> proper D22** you have -> Market -> and select latest release below PayPal logo
5) Press "Download" and wait for download and unpacking
6) Switch off phone (if power on/off button does not respond then open back cover and push "OFF" by using pen)
7) Press and hold volume down button and connect phone to PC using original USB cable
8) Using Flashmode flash device
Hello Xperia M2 dual D2302 users and rest of the dev's,
Right now i ran out of all options after spending huge amount of time in browsing threads.
Problem definition:
wifi works,bluetooth works but no SIM detected. NO IMEI found either.
I was on 18.6.A.0.182 ,did bootlocker unlock via Fastboot and then used eagle root to root device.Installed TWRP,CWM,Phil recoveries .Currently i'm on TWRP.
able to fastboot able to enter recovery ,able to flash different ROMs available in forum.
Biggest issue apart from SIM undetection is NOT ABLE to enter FLASHMODE using latest flashtool. tried installing drivers many times and tried to enter flashmode.
when I start flashtool and load a ftf then click flash ,Volume- doesnt take me to flashmmode , i see that GREEN LED blinks for sec and then disappears ,flashtool keeps waiting while i get attached errors.
not sure where im doing wrong but this phone is crucial for me right now.
i bought this device in india and right now using in US.
i tried booting s/w's without SIMs as well.
can you guys please help me?
Below are the ROMs and recoveries tried,
1.cm-11-20141030-UNOFFICIAL-eagle
2.cm-12-20150322-UNOFFICIAL-eagle
3.cm-13.0-20161117-UNOFFICIAL-eagle
4.cm-14.1-20161213-UNOFFICIAL-eagle
5.EagleXperience-5.0b1
6.omni-6.0.1-20160227-eagle-EXPERIMENTAL
7.Slim-eagle-5.1.1.custom.2-UNOFFICIAL-20151118-0020
8.Z5-STYLE-4.6-eagle
and i have tried CWM ,TWRP,PHil recoveries.
Please help me.
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You should try to restore stock ROM and if it won't work, then you should send it to service repair.
As i understand...restoring means using flashtool? if so my phone doesnt get into flashmode..any idea how to restore?
If you can't get into flashmode then you really should send it to service repair.
hello @tromine thanks for your suggestion.
i have one question related to "flashmode" drivers.
when you press vol-down button and connecting USB after that, should the flashtool installs flashmode drivers for D2302?
can you suggest me what should appear in device manager (see pic 2).
im using windows 10 home 64-bit OS and X64-bit processor PC.
can you please suggest.
Summary : I was able to restore the device.
How: I found that bcoz of 3rd party USB cable i wasn't able to get into flash mode(though fastboot,USB data transfer work using 3rd party cable).
Very importantly in my case .......This ROM FIUI-2.5-UNOFFICIAL-eagle saved me somehow by giving me IMEI number and SIMs were working. later using flashtool i did flash having right ftf. i guess i lost IMEI , signal by flashing wrong ROMs(mine was D2302 eagle-ds Indian version)
Now I'm able to fully restore the device with all functionalities working as usual, I'm so relieved now.
I felt like a noob and a geek at the same time lol.
Thanks for all devs who created all those wonderful tools.
OP: please close this thread.
Glad to see that you solved your problem
Hi! Im facing the exact same prob with my xperia m2 dual (d2302).
No sim card is detected but everything else is working on stock rom. I tried flashing FIUI as you said above but am still unable get any signal on either of my sim cards. Please help, Thanks!
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Google Xperia m2 drivers, you need additional drivers (you can find them on Sony mobile) to flash M2. Green led also blik and disappear for me but Flashtool tell me that phone is connected in Flashmode.
Good Luck!
Hello, i have a problem with my xperia xz. It wont charge because of a failed update (clean install) with flashtool. It shows a message about updating the software. I have tried the 3 vibrates combination but still, when i put it on the charge it keeps looping the power off power on being followed by the message. maybe im doing something wrong? can you mention step by step the 3 vibrates combination? any other solution? Phon has no battery i cant repair it with PC companion. Thank you in advance
Flash it again using flashtool.
iXaidyiu said:
Flash it again using flashtool.
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oh my god, did it. but i dont know how, yesterday i was trying but i got always a loader.sin errors. i reinstalled drivers and voila. Thank you very much i appreciate.