I edited my build.prop file through ASTRO. Changed the number in it to the Indian one 1238-9043. Moved the framework-res.apk file of the X10 Mini Grey Theme to system/framework by root explorer.
The problem is the cell goes on in a boot loop. And when I try to format the software through Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) , it doesnt give me an option for that. .
THE SEUS DOES NOT GIVE AN OPTION FOR REINSTALLING SOFTWARE.
Helpppppppppppp ??????????????
What should I do now.
Amey006 said:
I edited my build.prop file through ASTRO. Changed the number in it to the Indian one 1238-9043. Moved the framework-res.apk file of the X10 Mini Grey Theme to system/framework by root explorer.
The problem is the cell goes on in a boot loop. And when I try to format the software through Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) , it doesnt give me an option for that. .
THE SEUS DOES NOT GIVE AN OPTION FOR REINSTALLING SOFTWARE.
Helpppppppppppp ??????????????
What should I do now.
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you have edited you build.prop thats why you can't
Amey006 said:
I edited my build.prop file through ASTRO. Changed the number in it to the Indian one 1238-9043. Moved the framework-res.apk file of the X10 Mini Grey Theme to system/framework by root explorer.
The problem is the cell goes on in a boot loop. And when I try to format the software through Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) , it doesnt give me an option for that. .
THE SEUS DOES NOT GIVE AN OPTION FOR REINSTALLING SOFTWARE.
Helpppppppppppp ??????????????
What should I do now.
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Download PC companion > Support > Update > Repair
siddharthsai said:
Download PC companion > Support > Update > Repair
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if he has write a wrong number in build.prop or took the wrong number he can't use seus or pc companion to repair
Ya thats what happened. I edited the wrong number. Anyways I have got it working again. thanks all of you for your help.
siddharthsai can you please post the original build.prop India file. ie-1238-9043.
Thanks
Okay ... you'll have to wait a day
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Thanks siddharthsai.
build prop u20i india...
but cdf 1238-7170...
Same problem
Hi..
Think I got the same problem here...
How did you solve it????
Thanks
you can fix that with omnius. Cost me 5AUD for the day of flashing credit. I'll post up a guide later on when i have some time
Thanks very much neo0320.
you can you the tool from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=826455 to update your firmware. i also face the same problem but now i am happy cauz it is working he he.
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(RESOLVED)hey guys, i've been looking everywhere for about 3 days now and really don't know how to resolve my phone's problem. I bought the rogers e10a version of the x10 mini and really wanted to update my phone to the latest 2.1 version. As most of us know, you have to debrand your phone first as SEUS as well as sony companion will tell you that 1.6 is the lastest version. Anyways i ended up using the "build.prop.claro" file from skzBR from this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=820009&page=4) while debranding and re-used SEUS to upgrade the phone to 2.1. Now when i used this build, i got the a claro logo when i booted up the phone and i didn't ike that, so i though i could just change the the build.prop in 2.1 to the other "build.prop.vivo"... well when i did that i felt really stupid after since i then remembered it was made for the 1.6 os. So now my phone is messed up! all i get is the Sony Ericsson start screen looping over and over again.
The phone does go into recovery mode, but does not have root permission through ADB so i can't push the old build.prop.claro file back into the phones system folder.. The SEUS and pc companion programs do not work to restore the phone and give me tell me my phone has no new software to update with. Even when i try pressing the repair option through pc companion get that same message. I've tried numerous flashtools with different rom with .sin files and have has zero success. So i'm wondering if i do have a chance at this if someone has the .sin files from both rom descirbe in the link and i try reflashnig it with the latest flashtool or if omnius is my only choice here.. any help really appreciated guys.
Thanks.
shouldve bought an evo
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not helpful, but thx.
Have u tried this:
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=844219
RE: have you tried this
yes i have, the flashtool establishes a connection with the phone when i put it in recovery mode. When it says its flashing my phone, all ,sin files or a 2.1 generic rom seam to flash fine and whn done, it tells me " finished, now reboot phone", the phone is still stuck and looping. So i don't know if its because i'm not flashing the .sin files of the build.prop.vivo rom which i can't seam to find anywhere or what....
Hi, im a bit busy today. So just give you a link that you can try http://www.xperiax10.net/2010/04/14/debrand-your-xperia-x10-tutorial/
Hope it will help you.
i fixed it
I flashed the phone with 1.6 e10i firmware and the java flashtool and it worked. I then changed the build.prop file to a e10a file and reflashed. SEUS was able to reflasht the phone's firmware to 1.6 e10a and all is good now... thanks guys!
Ok, so here is what I did:
I have a X10i with R1FB001 firmware with Android 1.6 and I flashed a X10i_2.0.A.0.504_Generic.ftf 2.1 firmware using X10FlashTool. Now I can’t turn on my phone anymore. First, it vibrated when I pressed the power button, but it remained turned off.
Sometimes when I plug it into my computer, if I let it long enough, it connects in flash menu and the LED turns green. I tried to install other firmware using SEUS but It sais I already have the latest software and I do not have a reinstall button.
I also flashed a X10i_2.1.A.435_GLOBAL-GGL GENERIC 1232-9897 2.1 firmware but I get the same results. Also, despite the fact that I let it charge over the night, when I press the power button, the LED indicates that there is no battery.
Did I bircked my phone? Can someone help me?
Draganu said:
Ok, so here is what I did:
I have a X10i with R1FB001 firmware with Android 1.6 and I flashed a X10i_2.0.A.0.504_Generic.ftf 2.1 firmware using X10FlashTool. Now I can’t turn on my phone anymore. First, it vibrated when I pressed the power button, but it remained turned off.
Sometimes when I plug it into my computer, if I let it long enough, it connects in flash menu and the LED turns green. I tried to install other firmware using SEUS but It sais I already have the latest software and I do not have a reinstall button.
I also flashed a X10i_2.1.A.435_GLOBAL-GGL GENERIC 1232-9897 2.1 firmware but I get the same results. Also, despite the fact that I let it charge over the night, when I press the power button, the LED indicates that there is no battery.
Did I bircked my phone? Can someone help me?
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i've had the same problem once. search for this firmware: ROOT_F3v3.rar on the forum(sorry cant find the link) and flash it. After that just update using seus or pc ompanion
Ok, I searched all over google and xda but I can't find ROOT F3V3 anywere. Most of the links ar from hotfile but they are broken. Can someone please send me a valid link, or reupload it somewere? Thanks
Draganu said:
Ok, I searched all over google and xda but I can't find ROOT F3V3 anywere. Most of the links ar from hotfile but they are broken. Can someone please send me a valid link, or reupload it somewere? Thanks
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will upload it when i'm @ home, i'll pos the link tonight
Use the repair option on SEUS, should guide you though it.
Found it, flashed it, now it works. Thank you a lot. I got a bit scared. The only thing is that I am stuck at 1.6. I have rooted it, installed the files from xRecovery, but when I want to enter the recovery menu, and press back, noting happens.
But this is another problem. Should I start another topic?
Anyway, thank you a lot. You saved me!
Draganu said:
Found it, flashed it, now it works. Thank you a lot. I got a bit scared. The only thing is that I am stuck at 1.6. I have rooted it, installed the files from xRecovery, but when I want to enter the recovery menu, and press back, noting happens.
But this is another problem. Should I start another topic?
Anyway, thank you a lot. You saved me!
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well you're back on 1.6 why not just update to 2.1 with seus or pc companion?
I think you did't install xrecovery the right way. Try it again or you could try and drop the xrecovery files in system/bin with root explorer
PC Companion and SEUS say that I have allready the latest software (wich I don't). As for xRecovery, I used the manual method with root explorer from the begining, because I couldn't install xRecovery as an app. I also tried to boot recovery with Quick Boot, but nothing. Any other ideas?
Draganu said:
PC Companion and SEUS say that I have allready the latest software (wich I don't). As for xRecovery, I used the manual method with root explorer from the begining, because I couldn't install xRecovery as an app. I also tried to boot recovery with Quick Boot, but nothing. Any other ideas?
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Ok try this: install root explorer, open root explorer and go to /system. Change R/O into R/W(the button in the right top corner) search for a file called build.prop and long press it untill a menu pops up. Select 'open in text editor'. Scroll down to:
ro.semc.version.cust=XXXX-XXXX
ro.product.name=x10_XXXX-XXXX
(the XXXX-XXXX resamble some numbers)
and change both the XXXX-XXXX into 1232-9897 press menu, save & exit.
Reboot the phone and start up pc companion. Choose in pc companion the update option and choose repair and follow the procedure.\
good luck
kistigun said:
Ok try this: install root explorer, open root explorer and go to /system. Change R/O into R/W(the button in the right top corner) search for a file called build.prop and long press it untill a menu pops up. Select 'open in text editor'. Scroll down to:
ro.semc.version.cust=XXXX-XXXX
ro.product.name=x10_XXXX-XXXX
(the XXXX-XXXX resamble some numbers)
and change both the XXXX-XXXX into 1232-9897 press menu, save & exit.
Reboot the phone and start up pc companion. Choose in pc companion the update option and choose repair and follow the procedure.\
good luck
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I tried it, but SEUS and PC Companion still say that I have the latest software. Last night I checked for an update from the phone menu, and I got an update to R2BA026, but still 1.6
Is there a way to flash a custom ROM without recovery menu? Any suggestions? Also, thank you very much for helping me. I had other Android phones and had no problems rooting them and installing custom ROMs, but this one is tricky. Thank you for the help! I really need it.
Draganu said:
I tried it, but SEUS and PC Companion still say that I have the latest software. Last night I checked for an update from the phone menu, and I got an update to R2BA026, but still 1.6
Is there a way to flash a custom ROM without recovery menu? Any suggestions? Also, thank you very much for helping me. I had other Android phones and had no problems rooting them and installing custom ROMs, but this one is tricky. Thank you for the help! I really need it.
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Strange, i've flashed my x10 several times with this routine. After changing the numers in the build.prop did you restart the phone before you repaired it with pc companion?
I forgot to say this: before you repair the phone with pc companion go to windows explorer and go to this location(make sure you can see hidden files & folders):
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\
And delete the folder called db
kistigun said:
Strange, i've flashed my x10 several times with this routine. After changing the numers in the build.prop did you restart the phone before you repaired it with pc companion?
I forgot to say this: before you repair the phone with pc companion go to windows explorer and go to this location(make sure you can see hidden files & folders):
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\
And delete the folder called db
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PC Companion does not repair the phone. I go through the process, but somewere it gives me a Installation error saying ”unable to install or start phone software update components”.
In Build.prop I don't have ro.semc.version.cust and ro.product.name at all.
I only have ro.semc.version.fs that has the XXXX-XXXX number.
I don't have the db folder in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\ although I can see hidden files. I deleted the db folder from Update Service, but SEUS still says that there is no software update for my phone. And I don't have a Repair option in SEUS. I will try installing an older version, maybe it will give me the option to Repair
So... other ways to flash a custom ROM? Or some other way to enter the recovery menu?
Draganu said:
PC Companion does not repair the phone. I go through the process, but somewere it gives me a Installation error saying ”unable to install or start phone software update components”.
In Build.prop I don't have ro.semc.version.cust and ro.product.name at all.
I only have ro.semc.version.fs that has the XXXX-XXXX number.
I don't have the db folder in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\ although I can see hidden files. I deleted the db folder from Update Service, but SEUS still says that there is no software update for my phone. And I don't have a Repair option in SEUS. I will try installing an older version, maybe it will give me the option to Repair
So... other ways to flash a custom ROM? Or some other way to enter the recovery menu?
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I'm verry sorry i've made a mistake, you have to change the numbers in the default.prop file not in the build.prop file. Try it, it will work!
kistigun said:
I'm verry sorry i've made a mistake, you have to change the numbers in the default.prop file not in the build.prop file. Try it, it will work!
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Ok, I did it and now PC companion says that I have a new software update. If I check from the phone menu, it also says that a 2.1 update is available and that I should install it from my PC.
When I click the update in PC companion and arrive at the second step, ”Prepare”, it is downloading something and then it says "Preparing your computer for software update" But it doesn't finish the step and it gives me a "Instalation error: unable to install or start phone software update components". Is this because of the phone or it has something to do with my laptop? I reinstalled PC companion, but I get the same thing.
I am begining to lose my fate and I can't stand the 1.6 timescaped system anymore. I want stock Froyo or Gingerbread (or at least official 2.1)
Draganu said:
Ok, I did it and now PC companion says that I have a new software update. If I check from the phone menu, it also says that a 2.1 update is available and that I should install it from my PC.
When I click the update in PC companion and arrive at the second step, ”Prepare”, it is downloading something and then it says "Preparing your computer for software update" But it doesn't finish the step and it gives me a "Instalation error: unable to install or start phone software update components". Is this because of the phone or it has something to do with my laptop? I reinstalled PC companion, but I get the same thing.
I am begining to lose my fate and I can't stand the 1.6 timescaped system anymore. I want stock Froyo or Gingerbread (or at least official 2.1)
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hm okay, we are a step closer did you also try it with SEUS? (dont forget: if you are going to use seus you have to delte the db folder in C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service)
Or can you try it on a different computer?
kistigun said:
hm okay, we are a step closer did you also try it with SEUS? (dont forget: if you are going to use seus you have to delte the db folder in C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service)
Or can you try it on a different computer?
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Tried with SEUS, still says I already have the latest software, and it shows me no repair button (Deleted the db folder, although, when I start SEUS, db comes back as it was before. I deleted it after I started SEUS, but I can't delete 2 files, because they are being used by the program). I am using the version 2.11.1.9 and tried to install a earlier version, but even that installs this one.
Tried from another computer but same results.
Any other tricks? Maybe some that can help me install a custom ROM?
If your an at & t user this maybe of interest to you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380 or perhaps just download the flashtool (follow a link in my sig) and a global generic 2.1 rom from xda and flash it with flashtool. Or just go nuts and install a custom rom which you can learn all about how to do from my guide when you have 2.1 running. Hopefully this will be of some use to you.
Edit use this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885956 it comes pre rooted a.d with xrecovery already installed, use the flashtool to flash it ;-)
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The Gingerbread Man said:
If your an at & t user this maybe of interest to you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380 or perhaps just download the flashtool (follow a link in my sig) and a global generic 2.1 rom from xda and flash it with flashtool. Or just go nuts and install a custom rom which you can learn all about how to do from my guide when you have 2.1 running. Hopefully this will be of some use to you.
Edit use this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885956 it comes pre rooted a.d with xrecovery already installed, use the flashtool to flash it ;-)
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Vodafone user, Romania!
Ok cool, the second link I provided should be good for you to use. Its a generic 2.1 pre rooted with xrecovery pre installed. You need the flash tool to install it and you can find a link to it through my guide in my signiture and a link to the flashtool for noobs thread. You should be ok after
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The Gingerbread Man said:
Ok cool, the second link I provided should be good for you to use. Its a generic 2.1 pre rooted with xrecovery pre installed. You need the flash tool to install it and you can find a link to it through my guide in my signiture and a link to the flashtool for noobs thread. You should be ok after
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Ok, but what about this: "You need rooted 2.1 rom with xRecovery working to install this firmware! If you already flashed the latest firmware with SEUS, please downgrade OR root it using THIS thread." ??
And this: "3. Boot into xRecovery and install update.zip" ? I can't install xRecovery either. Tried also to reboot recovery from flashtool, but does not work. (I have done all the steps with manual instalation of xRecovery files)
I have 1.6, I flashed a 2.0.A.0.504_Generic.ftf before, but after doing so, my phone does not turn on. I will try your method and post the result. Hopefully it works.
Hello, i got my Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro few days ago. Its prototype version!
Here some info about my phone:
Model number: sk17i
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-56
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-perf , [email protected] #1
Built number: 4.0.2.A.0.42
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So my problems is folowing, and I think its about proximity sensor... When some1 is calling me, and i answer the display went black, even if it's not close to my ear or anything. My call is working fine, and when call is over I cant get my display back, its black and any button i press its still black.. sometimes the sliding my QWERTY helps and display restores... but most of the times that wont help.
So, my question is how to fix it, is there any solution to disable proximity sensor, or something..
I also checked SE service menu by typing *#*#7378423#*#*, there in proximity sensor menu, it's is ON , all the time!!
I dont know what to do, my phone is "brown", prototype ,and i cant fix it with Sony Ericsson PC Companion.
And so my boot loader cant be unlocked, in SE service menu is Rooting status: Unknown
In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
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I was surfing and browsing this forum, unable to find a solution for this problem... i am fairly new to android OS , and flashing, rooting, booting phones.
Maybe its not hardware problem with sensor, maybe it is software.. but i dont know how can i replace software for my phone, i am afraid not to screw something up and break my phone... so plz some1 help me, plzzz, i love this phone, but this problem is annoying!
Thank you very much!
Repair with companion?
dude read my first post, i wrote
I dont know what to do, my phone is "brown", prototype ,and i cant fix it with Sony Ericsson PC Companion.
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when i try to repair, i get the message:
Your IP Adress is not allowed to update/ repair your brown phone. Please connect to SEMC network to update your phone
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Maybe...
Maybe the reason why you can't update the phone is because its CDA code is not recognized (or recognized as a prototype, so the programs refuse).
You might try switching the CDA codes in your /system/build.prop to another code (if you're QWERTY, try 1244-7088 or ask someone from the same region as yours to post their build.prop and just copy it).
This should enable you to flash using SEUS.
For more info, please look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1382018
ty but that doesnt work for me :/
I rotted my phone with Flashtool, used ES file explorer, but in System folder there is only Temp folder :/
Any more ideas? i am running a bit crazy here
kelson18 said:
ty but that doesnt work for me :/
I rotted my phone with Flashtool, used ES file explorer, but in System folder there is only Temp folder :/
Any more ideas? i am running a bit crazy here
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Maybe you should try to beg any old SK17i build.prop from someone and stick it in there? It might really work... (i'd offer you mine but it's for an AZERTY phone, probably useless to you)
As far as I understand, the build.prop file is how SE decide what type/region/... of phone you have, at least when you try to update/restore with SEUS.
i cant access /system/build.prop like I said, only folder in my system folder is Temp..
Root first using doomlord's script, and when you're rooted and there's no build.prop file in the system folder, just drop one in there, as I said. There's a good chance that this will allow you to flash a normal firmware and persuade SE's software to treat your phone like a normal retail phone.
Oh and build.prop is a file, not a folder. Just a normal text file
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hej, i did root with doomslord's script, everything went fine, my phone restarts... but its not rooted :/ , and i cant root it with flashtool too............... i am getting mad.. realy mad
i could root with 4.0.2.A.0.42 , but yesterday I upgraded it to 4.0.2.A.0.62 , and now i cant :/
kelson18 said:
hej, i did root with doomslord's script, everything went fine, my phone restarts... but its not rooted :/ , and i cant root it with flashtool too............... i am getting mad.. realy mad
i could root with 4.0.2.A.0.42 , but yesterday I upgraded it to 4.0.2.A.0.62 , and now i cant :/
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If you were able to upgrade, forget about my solution as being able to upgrade is all that would have netted you.
And no, there's no known way to root .62!
but my proximity sensor still do not work corectly :/
I Need a FTF for flashtool... i tried to install MIUI and it just sits at Sony Ericson...
All the firmware files on these threads are linked to Megaupload which was shut down,
Please help :crying:
I cant get to any recovery
you can find some firmware here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749426
Also why dont you just restore via PC companion or SEUS?
THeLogiC said:
you can find some firmware here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749426
Also why dont you just restore via PC companion or SEUS?
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PC compainion says unable to repair phone. and i cant use it if i cant get into OS.
idk what SEUS is... but ill look it up... meanwhile, what else could i try?
collinjm01 said:
PC compainion says unable to repair phone. and i cant use it if i cant get into OS.
idk what SEUS is... but ill look it up... meanwhile, what else could i try?
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SEUS is sony update service..search for it in google.
just download a firmware from the link I gave above.
Unzip the file to get ftf file.
flash it via flashtool. Should work
Here I have some 2.1 ROM http://www.4shared.com/file/i9zPqZ9J/sony_ericsson_x10i_21a0435_ora.html
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Good day
I experienced the same thing. My phone would automatically start into the Sony Ericsson white logo after inserting the battery in it. Just open PC Companion then go to support zone -> Update software. It can't pick up your phone then (Says no phone connected) then it gives u a dialog box where you can click 'Repair Phone'. Click and follow the steps
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Lol
Repair it via pc companion, it will install the original software
Or
u can download sony update service
http://www.sonymobile.com/us/tools/update-service/
Just plug in the tablet and choose repair or update something like that.. U know what to do
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termodox said:
i tried mate, but as i said it gives me message that it contains modified software and i cant repair it...
There is no REPAIR option in sony update service OR in pc companion.
Please help.
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simply download the firmware and flash it using flashtool : "http://www.flashtool.net/download.php"
you can check at "Xperia Tablet Z Android Development" section for firmwares. dont forget to install the drivers of the tablet z
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termodox said:
also what do i do with the bootloader key that the guy provided?
where do i put it in?
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After downloading the flashtool and after extracting it to a preferred location.. You'll find a folder inside it named "driver"., run it and checked the drivers for tablet z and flashtool... A firmware and a flashtool will do the job for you.. Plus a little bit of googling.. Hehehe
termodox said:
i tried mate, but as i said it gives me message that it contains modified software and i cant repair it...
There is no REPAIR option in sony update service OR in pc companion.
Please help.
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Thats weird.. Cause its suppose to install the orig fw no matter what.. Forgot to say that REPAIR is not an option it is a highlighted word in one of the paragraphs in pccompanion..
Anyway try flashing it with flashtool its pretty easy..
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