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[Q] Xperia L no flashmode, no turn on

hello,
my xperia has the volume keys broken so I can not make it go flashmode.
with an app I flashed a kernel but now it will not turn more, and I can not install another one because I can not access the mode flashmode.
Now you do not log more, when I try and just makes a small vibration.
When I connect to the PC, the LED flashes red and the pc does not detect it.
Flashtool does not detect it
how can I do?
thank you very much

matt_bolo said:
hello,
my xperia has the volume keys broken so I can not make it go flashmode.
with an app I flashed a kernel but now it will not turn more, and I can not install another one because I can not access the mode flashmode.
Now you do not log more, when I try and just makes a small vibration.
When I connect to the PC, the LED flashes red and the pc does not detect it.
Flashtool does not detect it
how can I do?
thank you very much
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at least the volume key must be function
flashtool need proper driver especially for windows 8 to detect Xperia L (google it for installing driver for windows 8)
just flash tft using flashmode, then plug usb device and press power + volume down

yes, but i can't put it in flasmode because i have the volume's buttons broken.
there is another method for put it in flashmode?

matt_bolo said:
yes, but i can't put it in flasmode because i have the volume's buttons broken.
there is another method for put it in flashmode?
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Yea the other way is...... Give your phone for repairs!!!!! :-/
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I'm not an expert, but there a possibility using adb?

matt_bolo said:
I'm not an expert, but there a possibility using adb?
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u already mention that it doesnt detect by the computer so der is no chance that u can get it too flashmode via adb.

can't connect in flashmode

I have the Xperia L (C2105) with latest firmware (.14 not .17 because in my country for some reason .17 is not yet available).\
I am trying to connect into flashmode but I can't.
Phone is accessible throuh Sony PC Companion. When I plug it Windows (7) recognize it .
I am trying with SUS but with no luck.
This is what I do.
(usb cable is plugged into PC)
1. Switch off phone completely. Screen goes black and phone does not respond.
2. Press and hold volume down
3. Insert usb into phone slot.
nothing happens.
I guess I should see led goes green, or phone switching on, or PC showing a pop-up dialog? In any case phone remains off and SUS can't go on to the next step after connection. Is there any problem with the phone?
PS: I also tried factory reset.
Any help would be appreciated.

OK, I managed to connect in flashmode. What I do is press once or twice the power switch while holding volume down.
Isn't it weird?

xpan said:
OK, I managed to connect in flashmode. What I do is press once or twice the power switch while holding volume down.
Isn't it weird?
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Okay, I think i've a similar problem. I cannot connect my device in flashmode. WHenver i try to do, the led just blinks red and then green, then nothing happens. Could you please elaborate how you managed it?

Hi, to be honest, I can't remember. This phone was one of the worst phones I 've ever owned. Camera was blurry, mic was not working. I didn't even bother to fix it. I threw it to the recycle bin. And I always take good care of my gadgets. That phone was the reason not to buy a Sony phone ever again. I now own a LG G2 and I am perfectly happy.
Anyway, I think I remember trying many times until it finally connected. I did various things, but the actual reason it finally connected was luck. Yes, luck. Try it many times and if you are lucky enough, you will manage connection. Or give it to someone else and buy a proper phone.

xperiaxploit said:
Okay, I think i've a similar problem. I cannot connect my device in flashmode. WHenver i try to do, the led just blinks red and then green, then nothing happens. Could you please elaborate how you managed it?
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First power off the phone.
Then continuously press volume down button while connecting the USB cable to the phone.
(as i remember the phone led color may turned green when it's in flashmode)
Then check 'Flashtool' log, it will be saying 'device connected in flashmode'.
happy flashing.

xperiaxploit said:
Okay, I think i've a similar problem. I cannot connect my device in flashmode. WHenver i try to do, the led just blinks red and then green, then nothing happens. Could you please elaborate how you managed it?
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Exactly, if you see red, green and then nothing, it means your device is in flashmode. Open up flashtool and get flashing! It will say device connected in flashmode

Agent_fabulous said:
Exactly, if you see red, green and then nothing, it means your device is in flashmode. Open up flashtool and get flashing! It will say device connected in flashmode
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The flashtool doesn't detect my phone even after the led blinks. But if i connect the same phone to same computer through same usb cable in fastboot, the flashtool says device connected in fastboot. Nothing when in flashmode.

xperiaxploit said:
The flashtool doesn't detect my phone even after the led blinks. But if i connect the same phone to same computer through same usb cable in fastboot, the flashtool says device connected in fastboot. Nothing when in flashmode.
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Driver issue. In the folder of flashtool, you'll find a sub folder called Drivers, run the file in it and select flashmode drivers and Common Drivers for taoshan. In Device Manager, your device may be listed as S1 Boot service or something. Update device driver to SEMC Flash device which should be under Sony Entertainment Mobile Communications, in all devices.

Agent_fabulous said:
Driver issue. In the folder of flashtool, you'll find a sub folder called Drivers, run the file in it and select flashmode drivers and Common Drivers for taoshan. In Device Manager, your device may be listed as S1 Boot service or something. Update device driver to SEMC Flash device which should be under Sony Entertainment Mobile Communications, in all devices.
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Thank you so much bro, for all your help. I really appreciate it. I have flashed stock rom hundreds of times over the span of 3 years (yeah i bought the phone as soon as it was released into the market and unlocked the bootloader soon after). So I think I would have know if it was a driver problem. But it's not. It's all about secondary bootloader which I screwed up while installing TWRP into the FOTAKernel partition (which I did not backup the original). For more info, check the link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...-flashmode-t3198869/post64859858#post64859858

xperiaxploit said:
Thank you so much bro, for all your help. I really appreciate it. I have flashed stock rom hundreds of times over the span of 3 years (yeah i bought the phone as soon as it was released into the market and unlocked the bootloader soon after). So I think I would have know if it was a driver problem. But it's not. It's all about secondary bootloader which I screwed up while installing TWRP into the FOTAKernel partition (which I did not backup the original). For more info, check the link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...-flashmode-t3198869/post64859858#post64859858
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Hmm, that's new. I didn't think such a thing could happen. Thanks mate!

Sony Xperia M2 (D2303) NEED FLASTOOL DRIVERS

I've a big problem with flashtool. I want to flash a rom (sony official 4.3) with flashtool, but when i plug on my phone it says that: The drivers need to be installed, and i can found it in the drivers folder.
I go there and open the drivers.exe and i don't found Xperia M2 in the list.
Then I install all of them and try to flash the rom but it says the same. Please help me I NEED THE DRIVERS. :crying:
(Sorry for my bad english)

First of all are you using windows 8 or 7? If on 8/8.1 you need to disable driver signature enforcement. Second, there is driverpack provided with the flashtool in separate folder, install them. Install the following drivers: Fastboot, Flashmode and every driver that starts with Common (Common Blue 1.0, Blue 3.0 etc.). Also you can download PC Companion which automatically installs the drivers for your phone.

I use win 8.1. I do it all but i get the same message.

Yesterday I try to flash it on Win 7 but it was the same

gy.krisztian04 said:
Yesterday I try to flash it on Win 7 but it was the same
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The phone is detected but somethings wrong with the flash drivers. Do you hold the volume down button for a long time or press another button along with it?

I press the volume down and the power button at the same time.

gy.krisztian04 said:
I press the volume down and the power button at the same time.
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That's the problem. Press the volume down and while pressed, plug it in PC. It should blink green and leave it to flash the firmware

DavidMKD said:
That's the problem. Press the volume down and while pressed, plug it in PC. It should blink green and leave it to flash the firmware
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Thank you! It's working

Flashmode

Hi,
I have tried booting into flashmode > 20 times now, but can't get it to work.
I am doing the following:
- Disconnect USB-Cable
- Poweroff Phone
- Press Volume Down Button
- Connect USB-Cable
Now the LED blinds red/green very quickly, but then the phone just boots normally, beginning with the white screen with the Sony Logo and the Xperia Logo. If I keep holding the Volume Down Button, it boots into safe mode.
Any ideas what I may be doing wrong going into flashmode? Is there another way to get into flashmode?
The device is encrypted, maybe that has something to do with it?
Is it at all possible that this is because of a missing driver? I did install the flashmode driver using flashtool.
Thanks
Yannik

It does sound like a driver issue.
Make sure you have the Latest version of Flashtool installed, and try the driver installer again.
On your phone, in Developer options (enabled in the Settings main menu by going to Settings > About phone > and tapping Build number 7 times) , make sure you have USB debugging turned on, and I also allow mock locations. You must have Unknown Sources ticked in Security settings too.
I have successfully flashed mine this way.
Before you start Flashtool, turn the phone off, hold volume down, and plug in the USB lead to your computer. The LED on the phone should turn a solid green. The computer should sort out the drivers itself.
If you're above Windows 7 then there are other things you have to do to get the drivers to install properly, or so I've heard, but I don't know for sure as I refuse to leave 7 behind. I hate the tiles in Windows 8, and I guess in 10 too.
Once that's done, you're good to go with Flashtool.

Guessing the encryption has something to do with it.

It actually seems to have been some kind of driver issue.
The flashtool drivers are installed (activated the non-signed driver installation), as well as the sony pc companion software. Unfortunately, I could not resolve this issue and get flashmode to work on Windows 8.1 x64.
However, flashmode did work (without any driver installation!) on a Linux Mint system.

yannik~ said:
It actually seems to have been some kind of driver issue.
The flashtool drivers are installed (activated the non-signed driver installation), as well as the sony pc companion software. Unfortunately, I could not resolve this issue and get flashmode to work on Windows 8.1 x64.
However, flashmode did work (without any driver installation!) on a Linux Mint system.
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I have been trying to use flash tool to put on debranded software. I simply cannot get it in flashmode. It will not read the new firmware or allow me to select anything.
When I try to install the drivers, found in flashtool folder it does not allow me, comes up with error

http://www.flashtool.net/win8drivers.php
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adamz5 said:
When I try to install the drivers, found in flashtool folder it does not allow me, comes up with error
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Have you booted Windows in “Disable driver signature enforcement” mode?
From: http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
Note: To install the Flashtool drivers for Windows 8/Windows 8.1, please follow the steps below.
1) Press the Windows key + R and in the run box type: shutdown.exe /r /o /f /t 00
– Now make the following selections to boot into the Start Up Setting Screen: Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Start Up Settings > Restart
– Then, when the machine restarts, select number 7 i.e. “Disable driver signature enforcement”. Your machine will start with Driver signing enforcement disabled until the next reboot.
2) Now you can install the Flashtool drivers.
– Windows will warn that the driver is not signed and will require you to confirm the installation.
– Once the installation is complete, reboot the machine
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Haha I forgot that you need USB debugging and unknown source on, when I did flash with flashtool it stops half way saying USB debugging and unknown source to be turn on, kinda soft bricked my phone had to repair with pc companion oooops

mine just turns green for a fraction of a second and then boots, while flashtool tells me i should be in usb debugging mode, even thought it is set as such from the dev options.
Any suggestions? I keep the vol down button pressed until about 1 second after plugging the cable. i tried even for a longer period, the led turns green for half a second and then nothing.

barkohba said:
mine just turns green for a fraction of a second and then boots, while flashtool tells me i should be in usb debugging mode, even thought it is set as such from the dev options.
Any suggestions? I keep the vol down button pressed until about 1 second after plugging the cable. i tried even for a longer period, the led turns green for half a second and then nothing.
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Does the phone still boots or it stuck somewhere?
Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk

Driver
In my case, it doesn't show up the driver for Xperia Z5, just until the Z3, not even for Z3+, and I dont know where to find the correct driver for Z5, and I have downloaded the lastest version of Flashtool.
Does anyone know what can I do?

I've got the same problem as yours. I wanted to debrand my xperia z5, I created the ftf file to flash with flashtool but I can't get the flash mode... going in the flashtool download page I've noticed that it says: 0.9.19.0 was valid for ZL,Z1,Z2,Z3,Z3c,Z3+/Z4,Z4Tablet,E4,E4G,M2,M4 because of new FSC feature added --> our device doesn't appear in the list so I think we have to wait for a little. It's my opinion...sorry for my bad english, I'll stay tuned for further information

Flashtool latest version is 0.9.19.10 and does support Z5 once you patch x10flasher.jar:
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
To apply the 0.9.19.10 patch, you must be on 0.9.19.2, 0.9.19.3, 0.9.19.4, 0.9.19.5, 0.9.19.6, 0.9.19.7, 0.9.19.8 or 0.9.19.9 and replace x10flasher.jar with the one from the patch.

doum89 said:
I've got the same problem as yours. I wanted to debrand my xperia z5, I created the ftf file to flash with flashtool but I can't get the flash mode... going in the flashtool download page I've noticed that it says: 0.9.19.0 was valid for ZL,Z1,Z2,Z3,Z3c,Z3+/Z4,Z4Tablet,E4,E4G,M2,M4 because of new FSC feature added --> our device doesn't appear in the list so I think we have to wait for a little. It's my opinion...sorry for my bad english, I'll stay tuned for further information
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Install Sony PC Companion and connect your Z5. Normally drivers should be installed now. There not included in Flashtool yet.

anyway I wanted to flash a stock firmware (since I'm branded). I've downloaded the firmware, created the ftf file with flashtool, downloaded the drivers ( with pc companion and also with the .exe inside the flashtool directory) but wen it asks for holding the volume down and plug the device it boots (as the problem the others has). Any Ideas? I've tried to hold the volume up and then plug the phone but it doesn't work, flashtool don't start the process

try flashing on a linux system.

I'll try (I have to find a pc running linux first) but I think that should be a problem of the device, I maen the buttons combinations seems inappropriated on this terminal since it restarts...It's my honest opinion (and I seize the moment to remember you of my bad english)

I had the same problem, for me trying it from linux (you can dual boot) fixed the problem. Must have been a problem with my windows installation.

Do you suggest to full wipe or not?

I didn't perform a full wipe and didn't have any problems.

Ultra Hard Bricked OPO

Hey guys how are you?
Well a friend gave me an OPO that is really bricked.
Seems like it went to 0% of battery. I charged it to 100% but it does not boot. It stays in loop with the "cyanogen" logo
I tried every solution in every "hard brick resolution" thread.
Instaled ColorOS drivers, Samsung drivers, etc etc etc. nothing works, why? Well..
When i plug the phone on my computer, its recognized has MTP device. The "update driver" option is disabled. Its never recognized as qhsusb_bulk our adb or anything.
It does not seems to enter in fastboot mode ether, has i press vol up + power and it goes to the cyanogen logo again.
Im trying to do this recovery with an windows 10 64bit computer.
I tried to install qualcomm drivers also, but not compatible with my OS.
Not really sure what to do next..

I had the same issue. Tried VOLUME+DOWN multiple times until it worked and showed up as "QHSUSB_BULK" and then used the OnePlusRestoreTool to unbrick the phone.
Manually selected these drivers for Windows 10 64bit through the Device Manager here:
Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 2.1.0.5
x86: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...af53d237ff.cab
x64: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...ac311facc0.cab <-------- this one if you are on 64bit Windows 10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/tool-oneplusrecovery-tool-v1-0-restore-t2991851
Good luck.

hea9vy said:
I had the same issue. Tried VOLUME+DOWN multiple times until it worked and showed up as "QHSUSB_BULK" and then used the OnePlusRestoreTool to unbrick the phone.
Manually selected these drivers for Windows 10 64bit through the Device Manager here:
Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 2.1.0.5
x86: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...af53d237ff.cab
x64: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...ac311facc0.cab <-------- this one if you are on 64bit Windows 10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/tool-oneplusrecovery-tool-v1-0-restore-t2991851
Good luck.
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Thank you! But the download links aren't working

cheveux_ said:
Thank you! But the download links aren't working
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58145465&postcount=48
You can find them in the post above. :fingers-crossed:

hea9vy said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58145465&postcount=48
You can find them in the post above. :fingers-crossed:
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yeah i searched and downloaded the x64 version of qualcomm
But i tried 20 something times to power on the mobile phone with vol up and no luck. still appears in the device manager as MTP device
Steps im taking:
1- Connect the phone with USB cable. Its starts charging.
2-let the screen go off then power + vol up. I let go power button has soon as the phone vibrates.
3-goes to cyanogen log and appears on the device manager as mtp usb device
tried that for 20 times

cheveux_ said:
yeah i searched and downloaded the x64 version of qualcomm
But i tried 20 something times to power on the mobile phone with vol up and no luck. still appears in the device manager as MTP device
Steps im taking:
1- Connect the phone with USB cable. Its starts charging.
2-let the screen go off then power + vol up. I let go power button has soon as the phone vibrates.
3-goes to cyanogen log and appears on the device manager as mtp usb device
tried that for 20 times
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Try it on a native USB port, so try different ports. Or if you have access to more than one pc/laptop try it on different ones.
I had the same issue a couple of months ago on my wife's oneplus. Spent an hour on my laptop and no go. Fired up the desktop and worked first time.

cheveux_ said:
yeah i searched and downloaded the x64 version of qualcomm
But i tried 20 something times to power on the mobile phone with vol up and no luck. still appears in the device manager as MTP device
Steps im taking:
1- Connect the phone with USB cable. Its starts charging.
2-let the screen go off then power + vol up. I let go power button has soon as the phone vibrates.
3-goes to cyanogen log and appears on the device manager as mtp usb device
tried that for 20 times
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Read the answers that people give you " Tried VOLUME+DOWN " , did you try that ?

Cholerabob said:
Read the answers that people give you " Tried VOLUME+DOWN " , did you try that ?
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Yes. i Tried both :/

1st thing if it shows the cyanogen logo its not hard brick as per my knowledge.
Yes as suggested try different ports.

hea9vy said:
I had the same issue. Tried VOLUME+DOWN multiple times until it worked and showed up as "QHSUSB_BULK" and then used the OnePlusRestoreTool to unbrick the phone.
Manually selected these drivers for Windows 10 64bit through the Device Manager here:
Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 2.1.0.5
x86: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...af53d237ff.cab
x64: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...ac311facc0.cab <-------- this one if you are on 64bit Windows 10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/tool-oneplusrecovery-tool-v1-0-restore-t2991851
Good luck.
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hi. my friend. will this work for a 100% bricked? the phone cannot even show anything on screen
Sent from my ONE A2003 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O2_x9SnJ1Ak
This guide helped me in getting my dead opo back....

sanjeev7 said:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O2_x9SnJ1Ak
This guide helped me in getting my dead opo back....
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not working for me.
my PC cannot detect my opo
Sent from my ONE A2003 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2

Can you get to fastboot?

evertking said:
Can you get to fastboot?
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no. 100%bricked. go see the YouTube link above my pervious post
Sent from my ONE A2003 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2

thx. my opo is un bricked. but now back to the problem before I bricked it.
the phone baseband is unknown (no efs save)
and the opo keeps rebooting every few second. is there a way to fix it?
Sent from my ONE A2003 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2

So still no luck.
I have no fastboot and no recovery.
Has i connect the cable, it starts to charge.
If i click vol up + power it goes to the cyanogen logo and stays there...forever..
The problem is it is always recognized has "mtp device". I'm using an windows xp installation now...

Send me a PM and I'll try to help you!

Jeffrey98 said:
Send me a PM and I'll try to help you!
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I think i can't send you messages, so here it goes
Hey Jeffrey! Has you asked, here is the pm.
So, in advance, thanks for your help. font know if this can be solved but its nice having someone interested in helping.
So, what i have:
- An OPO that doesn't boot.
- When i press the power button, it shows the one plus logo, and then the cyanogen logo, staying there forever..
- When i press vol up + power, it does the exactly same thing, never entering fastboot
- When i press vol down + power, it does the same thing. never entering recovery
I've prepared an old notebook with windows xp to unbrick the opo. Its completly clean.
The phone is always recognized has mtp device. I've installed all drivers on the internet. ColorOS, samsung, qualcomm, etc etc, everything. nothing works has its never detected in msm8974 or anything.
what can i do?
Thanks in advance

This might help!
If nothing works email oneplus and request for a remote session i did that and they flashed the os, and ps. while doing that they will tell you to download some files and in that some will be password protected and after completing the process they will delete the file so that we cant use it. If possible, after installing drivers they will tell u to reboot the system and log in back but after rebooting just copy the file to another place and then log in back so they can continue the process. Those files may be helpful for a lot of people.I have attached screen shots. Never mind the first folder, the remaining zip files are to be downloaded and in that two are password protected.