Symptoms:
1. PC companion does not detect it.
2. Mount option doesnt appear.
3. Doesnt get detected as Drive.
4. Phone is detected by Media GO
5. Phone can use internet connection provided to laptop for syncing contacts.
Os is XP. its a Dell Vostro lappie. Pls help. Need to update to 2.1 The phone was bought in India and being used in US for time being.
someone please reply to this thread
Check in windows device manager if there are any devices with question mark icons when you connect your phone.
This usually indicates a driver problem, reinstall PC Companion and/or Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS).
reinstalled PC companion. Tried with a different cable too. Tried with a different laptop too. This problem wasnt there earlier
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reinstalled PC companion. Tried with a different cable too. Tried with a different laptop too. This problem wasnt there earlier
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Check in Device Manager, Portable Devices.
Try SEUS instead of PCC
Hey have you already managed to solve the issue?
i got the same problem..
same problem here ... just charging and no mount
Hi guys, please check here.. maybe give us some clues to fix it..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11757334#post11757334
I had the same issue after installing launcher pro on my x10, if you have it try uninstalling it
found solution? i have same problem, usb only charge phone.
Hi guys had the same problem. At first my PC Companion worked fine but later my laptop would not auto pop up the PC Companion when I attached the phone via USB. PC Companion even refused to open when manually clicked. I traced my steps on everything that I changed on my laptop (programs installed etc). Finally I found that if I switched of the Windowblinds Aero Unlimited, PC Companion started working again. Something in the PC Companion UI clashes with Windowblinds.
do you have all the required drivers installed?
somebody solved the problem? I cannot connect my x10 phone to my laptop as always, this happens since new pc companion arrived to arc and neo ..... please work on that cause its very frustrating
download flashtool, and in the drivers folder, you will find Gordons gate drivers, install it, then plug in your phone to the computer. if not, pull sd card, put it directly into card reader(if you don't have one, you can buy a usb one for like $5CAD) and put a different ROM on it, plug sd card back into phone, then flash via xrecovery, then try to plug it in. I hope it works. submit reply if one method works, so others can try
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hi everyone.
I'm working with a X10i with basis ROM 1.6... trying to update it to gingerbread.
Since today, it's impossible to get the phone recognized by several computers, via USB.
Here infos about the phone itself :
model = X10i
microsoftware = 1.6
basis band = 1.0.14
kernel = 2.6.29-rel [email protected] #2
build = R1FA014
my computers
- basis samsung USB cable (the phone charge itself good)
- first comptuer with windows xp sp3 >> usb ports works well, my SG2 is recognized, but not the X10i
- second comptuer with windows sevent last version >> usb ports works well, my SG2 is recognized, but not the X10i
on both computers i've tested the samsung update service : nothing happens !
on both computers i've tested the last version of samsung companion : nothing happens
on both computers i've tested the usb cable, it works for other phones, but no more with the X10i
on the phone, nothing popup to show that the phone is connected, except showing that the phone is charging.
on both computer, nothing is indicated with a yellow ! in the material infos.
so... how can I connect the X10i to the computers (for upgrading to 2.3.x and/or to be able to find back the contacts)
thanks in advance for helping !
Corwin9S said:
hi everyone.
I'm working with a X10i with basis ROM 1.6... trying to update it to gingerbread.
Since today, it's impossible to get the phone recognized by several computers, via USB.
Here infos about the phone itself :
model = X10i
microsoftware = 1.6
basis band = 1.0.14
kernel = 2.6.29-rel [email protected] #2
build = R1FA014
my computers
- basis samsung USB cable (the phone charge itself good)
- first comptuer with windows xp sp3 >> usb ports works well, my SG2 is recognized, but not the X10i
- second comptuer with windows sevent last version >> usb ports works well, my SG2 is recognized, but not the X10i
on both computers i've tested the samsung update service : nothing happens !
on both computers i've tested the last version of samsung companion : nothing happens
on both computers i've tested the usb cable, it works for other phones, but no more with the X10i
on the phone, nothing popup to show that the phone is connected, except showing that the phone is charging.
on both computer, nothing is indicated with a yellow ! in the material infos.
so... how can I connect the X10i to the computers (for upgrading to 2.3.x and/or to be able to find back the contacts)
thanks in advance for helping !
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Samsung companion?
You need pccompanion from Sony Ericsson
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oups... me to apologize. It's "Sony Ericson PC Companion" (too much used the samsung word...)
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Hi, I'm in the club.
x10 can charge but it's not recognized by pc.
Someone solved the issue?
MicheleM42 said:
Hi, I'm in the club.
x10 can charge but it's not recognized by pc.
Someone solved the issue?
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You need driver
Sadly enough, I'm in the club aswell.
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I've searched the entire net for a solution for this problem, to no avail. There seems to be a confussion of whether this is a hardware or software problem (since the only person who fixed this, did it by replacing the phone!).
This is the problem:
- Every time I connect the sgs2 through USB to my computer (windows 7), it gives this error (USB Device Not recognized). I have the latest kies installed on my computer.
- The USB did work ok when I first got the phone.
- I'm on stock ROM, and the only thing I did was install CWM and do Root (back when the USB was recognized).
- If it is a hardware problem, how come I can still charge the phone through the same USB port ?
- It's not cable related nor computer related (tried different cables and computers)
- Did hard reset, still the same problem.
Update:
Out of desperation I tried to connect the Galaxy s2 to every USB port on my computer. In one of them it suddenly worked and kies synchronized perfectly. But then when I disconnected and connected it again to the same USB port, the same problem happens (USB Device Not Recognized). What the hell is this ??
Its a USB driver problem usually with PC .
Connect phone to a mainboard USB port in mass storage mode with KIES not running . Wait for windows to find drivers .
or settings on phone wrong
USB Debugging OFF Phone set to USB mass storage mode then connect cable .
jje
JJEgan said:
Its a USB driver problem usually with PC .
Connect phone to a mainboard USB port in mass storage mode with KIES not running . Wait for windows to find drivers .
or settings on phone wrong
USB Debugging OFF Phone set to USB mass storage mode then connect cable .
jje
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Thank you very much for your help JJEgan.
Here is what I tried to do:
1. Removed Kies completely from computer.
2. Removed Samasung USB driver for mobile phone.
3. Restart the computer.
4. Tried to connect the phone as mass storage (either through enabling debug mode, or through the mass storage option inside "wirless and networks"). The connection was to a USB socket directly in the motherboard.
Nothing works.
No matter what I do, everytime I try to connect the phone to USB, I get the following alerts:
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have you tried turning usb debugging off and on? i recently started having an issue with windows xp not recognizing my device. the issue started after flashing the latest version of ninphetamine kernel. i solved it by restarting both my pc and phone, then reconnecting, but i also read that if you turn usb debugging off and on it will fix it.
Thanks hondaguy, but what you suggest didn't help.
I'm starting to understand that this is a hardware problem. Probably a defective USB port on the Galaxy S2.
for samsung jet gt s8000 i had the same problem i was pulling my hair out for a while but then found some useful info from a site i cant remember...
BTW dunno if this is true for sg2 but theres two types of usb connection going on, qualcomm and samsung.
try these codes maybe work maybe not?
quallcomm usb drive *#782872#
samsung usb drive *#7426872#
key either in ur dialer and then plug usb..
Samsung Galaxy S2 - USB Device not recognized.
Hi Noam23,
Were you able to solve the issue. I am having the same with my Phone. I tried the same steps that you did... Do you think its an issue with the usb port on the phone.
I got the Samsung galaxy s2 and am using windows 7 64bit.
Thanks in advance...
Have the same problem here :-/
Yeah same problem here, started a week or so ago.
USB debugging, different cable, different ports, none of them recognising it.
Kies on the phone reckons it's connected, Kies on the laptop doesn't see that there's a device connected. When you exit Kies on the phone I get the USB not recognised message as per the above and the same code 43 message.
Wifi File Explorer at least allows me to get files on and off the phone without using usb but it would be really great to get 3G tethering back!!
after trying 3 different usb cable and different computer and laptop i use tooth brush to clean usb pin on phone and that solved the problem.
For most of you its driver problems..
Uninstall the drivers on your computers, and connect your phone again. It should then prompt to install the drivers..
Also only connect your phone without the memory card, see what happens.
Tooth Brush Saved My Life
Hey.. Thanks cassiapark, the toothbrush thing worked for me too.. It seems that a few of these tiny threads from my jeans had gone into the port.... Thanks..
Thanks for the pointers folks. Tried them all but no joy yet. A friend pointed out the portable hot spot functionality which at least allows me to tether. Any other ideas gratefully received!
It's not a lost cause - just once it's recognised the phone and loaded the drivers and it worked, briefly. Now back to not connecting unfortunately. Still, good to know it's not dead!
cassiapark said:
after trying 3 different usb cable and different computer and laptop i use tooth brush to clean usb pin on phone and that solved the problem.
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Genius! Can't believe after everything that I tried that all I needed to do was clean the bloody thing. Thank you soooo much.
Solved!
OMG!!!
12 hours of intense work and research, 3 different cables, 7 pc, 1 mac with no results.
How did I did it?
The TOOTH BRUSH DID THE TRICK!!! Cleaned up the the USB pin on the phone and that solved the problem. Just make sure that the tooth brush is absolutely dry.
It seems that the conector are too small, so any thing, by little there is can block the pins.
Thank you guys!
having the same problem but the tooth brush didn't do the trick. How do you clean it exactly?
so yea... i was flashing a rom. and it went into a bootloop. so i hooked up to load a stock rom threw odin3. Mid way threw my connection decided it wanted to cut out and now my phone boots and says "firmware upgrade encountered an error." I can still get into the download mode but when i plug it into my computer it either doesnt respond or says can not install driver and names it gadget serial. tried the tooth brush.... battery died.... and now im waiting for it to charge....
Use tooth brush to clean Samsung Galaxy 2 usb and that solved the problem
cassiapark said:
after trying 3 different usb cable and different computer and laptop i use tooth brush to clean usb pin on phone and that solved the problem.
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Great thanks cassiapark!!! I went mad on this problem but your solution solved it completely.
Greeting, Henny
Same problem here
cassiapark said:
after trying 3 different usb cable and different computer and laptop i use tooth brush to clean usb pin on phone and that solved the problem.
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Have tried all of these solutions, plus toothbrush, blowing into the phone port and the cord connector, have spent 3 hours trying to solve the issue with a Samsung live chat...nothing. Just a minute ago, I plugged in my phone to the PC, it correctly installed the drivers, Kies recognized the connection, and it starting updating my firmware!!! And then it crapped out and the PC said device not recognized, and Kies didn't recognize the device connection once again...
Anyone???
Hey guys,
Yep. *NOT* connecting to Kies.
I'm in Australia. Bought my SGS2 from HK (PDA ZSKG2, CSC OZSKG2), running Gingerbread 2.3.3 and is currently rooted using Chainfire's Odin dump on these forums. Prior to rooting, i had the same issue.
I have checked via the program, i have the latest kies program downloaded (2.0.2.11071_128) - and I also have installed the USB.exe file (for the propper Samsung SGS2 drivers off the Samfirmware.com website) I also have 2 mini USB cables, they are both genuine Samsung, so worst case scenario, at least 1 of these cables should work...
Aslo as an FYI: I am using a desktop PC with Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit OS (legit) - have not had issues running other USB2 devices o it...
THE PROBLEM:
When i plug in the cable, the phone immediately tried to connect to Kies (on ym SGS1, i had the option of Kies/media player/mass storage) but can't select anymore; when i connect, a pop-up box shows up "I9100" and asks me what program i want to use - i have ano problems with copy/paste/delete/transferring files using this method, the issue is with Kies.
When i open kies manually and plug in the phone+USB cable (or if Kies starts up automatically when cable is plugged in), it jsut gets stuck on "CONNECTING", but the phone itself never actually connects.
I have tried reinstalling the same usb.eve drivers again, restarting PC, the phone, unplug/replug in the cable and it doesn't seem to work...the funny thing, was my riisted SGS1 phone connected ti kies instantly and never had any issues with it. Can anyone lend me a hand or some advice? At the moment, i just want a simple Uuser firendly interface for restoring a tonne of my saved contats in a contacts file logged backed up form my old phone.
Cheers
RoOSTA
Mine requires USB debugging disabled before connecting.
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As i said, it works without KIes, but wonr work with it.
If i turn on USB debugging, plug in the USB cable, the error "Reconnect the device on Samsung Kies (PS Studio) mode. Current connection mode is not supported by Kies"
Any other ideas?
I might have missed exactly what you'd done, but did you actually try with USB debugging disabled / off?
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UpInTheAir said:
I might have missed exactly what you'd done, but did you actually try with USB debugging disabled / off?
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It should work ! Do u use a custom rom ?
Double check USB Debugging is OFF.
Then check if you have one of those "multi mount" apps active that let you use /sdcard from phone and PC simultaniously - kill it.
Usb debug on or off makes no difference guys. Im using stock firmware, just rooted kernel...and no multi-use apps...or at least I dont think (what kind exactly?)
roosta said:
Hey guys,
Yep. *NOT* connecting to Kies.
I'm in Australia. Bought my SGS2 from HK (PDA ZSKG2, CSC OZSKG2), running Gingerbread 2.3.3 and is currently rooted using Chainfire's Odin dump on these forums. Prior to rooting, i had the same issue.
I have checked via the program, i have the latest kies program downloaded (2.0.2.11071_128) - and I also have installed the USB.exe file (for the propper Samsung SGS2 drivers off the Samfirmware.com website) I also have 2 mini USB cables, they are both genuine Samsung, so worst case scenario, at least 1 of these cables should work...
Aslo as an FYI: I am using a desktop PC with Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit OS (legit) - have not had issues running other USB2 devices o it...
THE PROBLEM:
When i plug in the cable, the phone immediately tried to connect to Kies (on ym SGS1, i had the option of Kies/media player/mass storage) but can't select anymore; when i connect, a pop-up box shows up "I9100" and asks me what program i want to use - i have ano problems with copy/paste/delete/transferring files using this method, the issue is with Kies.
When i open kies manually and plug in the phone+USB cable (or if Kies starts up automatically when cable is plugged in), it jsut gets stuck on "CONNECTING", but the phone itself never actually connects.
I have tried reinstalling the same usb.eve drivers again, restarting PC, the phone, unplug/replug in the cable and it doesn't seem to work...the funny thing, was my riisted SGS1 phone connected ti kies instantly and never had any issues with it. Can anyone lend me a hand or some advice? At the moment, i just want a simple Uuser firendly interface for restoring a tonne of my saved contats in a contacts file logged backed up form my old phone.
Cheers
RoOSTA
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Im in Mexico and I also bought my Galaxy S 2 in HK and Kies is working perfect on my mac. I don't have my phone rooted so maybe its that.
Not sure if that matters, but normally you install phone drivers from Kies
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As I said before rooting unable to connect... No other ideas??
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really...? problem that uncommon?
I had problems connecting with kies too.
Make sure your s2 screen is turned on and unlocked
during the connection period, somehow that affected.things with me.
also reinstall kies, that may help. I think I also removed the samsung device in the device manager to force windows to reinstall the drivers.
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Thanks, i'll give thgat a try when i get home. However, i now have a strong hunch i could have a phone with either faulty software or hardware:
When i plug a USB cable into my work PC to simple recharge the phone (exiting any PC Kies attempt by the phone) the stupid device tells me it cannot recharge due to the phone or batteries TEMPERATURE being too high or too low; yet the phone is not warm at all, and the room temperatures are more than optimal for its operating environmement.
Tried unplugging and plugging back in and get the same error, am going to turn the phone off now and attempt to recharge it. Dodgy HK crap....
RoOSRA
Some quick suggestions:
* Plug the cable into the usb port in the back of the computer, not the front port or usb hub (unless it's an AC powered hub).
* Make sure you use the Samsung micro-usb cable that came with the phone
* Try with another computer, maybe the PC drivers are messed up. Uninstall them as I mentioned above.
* Try to factory reset the phone
* Change your ROM to an official Samsung one
EDIT: Regarding temperature, there are tools in the market that can show you battery temp. Regarding the message you're getting, it would be useful to show a screenshot. If I remember correctly, Power+Home shortcut will take a screenshot.
Hi to everyone,
I am playing since first pop-up to update my device to latest firmware release via PC Companion. I tried also by using a different PC (OS too, Windows 7 64Bit / Windows XP SP3) but when I plug the phone pressing the vol- button, the notification LED blink for 1 sec (green) then it doens't go ahead.
I also tried with and without the SIM card.... with no success.
Why that?
Thanks...
Hi to everyone,
a good news... I updated my device via Bridge for Mac...
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Now I am wondering: why the PC version needs the procedure you know and the Mac version make all steps by itself?
Hi Everyone!
I'm also facing the same issue of not being able my Xperia Z Ultra to update to the latest firmware.
I purchased my set 5 days back and found that the set reboots itself while usage. Not very frequently but it rebooted itself twice on the first day.
Initially I did a hard reset to see if that resolves the issue - it was fine for 2 days but after that it again rebooted.
I assumed it to be a software issue and I hoped that update to the latest firmware would solve the issue. But after all my efforts, I am unable to update it to the latest firmware.
When I connect it to my PC (Windows 7), the PC Companion detects that an update is available for the phone [Firmware 417] - But finally the process fails at the stage of 'Downloading Software' and I get Error 1800.
I've tried the following:
1. Restarting the PC and Phone and then try.
2. Remove the SIM and SD Card from the phone and try.
3. After failing the 1st attempt, when PC Companion suggests to re-try by shutting down the phone and then pressing the volume down button while inserting the USB Cable to phone.
4. Have also tried updating using 'Sony Update Service' instead of PC Companion.
5. Found a post in some other forum similar to this problem but for 'Xperia Z' - where it was happening due to a defective USB cable.
- I have tried multiple times using 3 different cables : 2 Original SONY Cable and 1 Nokia Cable.
I don't have access to a Mac.
Please suggest any solution if someone else faced this issue and found the solution.
mani_manish_2000 said:
Hi Everyone!
I'm also facing the same issue of not being able my Xperia Z Ultra to update to the latest firmware.
I purchased my set 5 days back and found that the set reboots itself while usage. Not very frequently but it rebooted itself twice on the first day.
Initially I did a hard reset to see if that resolves the issue - it was fine for 2 days but after that it again rebooted.
I assumed it to be a software issue and I hoped that update to the latest firmware would solve the issue. But after all my efforts, I am unable to update it to the latest firmware.
When I connect it to my PC (Windows 7), the PC Companion detects that an update is available for the phone [Firmware 417] - But finally the process fails at the stage of 'Downloading Software' and I get Error 1800.
I've tried the following:
1. Restarting the PC and Phone and then try.
2. Remove the SIM and SD Card from the phone and try.
3. After failing the 1st attempt, when PC Companion suggests to re-try by shutting down the phone and then pressing the volume down button while inserting the USB Cable to phone.
4. Have also tried updating using 'Sony Update Service' instead of PC Companion.
5. Found a post in some other forum similar to this problem but for 'Xperia Z' - where it was happening due to a defective USB cable.
- I have tried multiple times using 3 different cables : 2 Original SONY Cable and 1 Nokia Cable.
I don't have access to a Mac.
Please suggest any solution if someone else faced this issue and found the solution.
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Ok so you did try with different US cables but what about different USB port. I know thats quite obvious but sometimes small things make big difference.
"Ok so you did try with different US cables but what about different USB port. I know thats quite obvious but sometimes small things make big difference."
- Yes, I've tried using different USB Ports as well... but the result is the same.
sev7en said:
Hi to everyone,
I am playing since first pop-up to update my device to latest firmware release via PC Companion. I tried also by using a different PC (OS too, Windows 7 64Bit / Windows XP SP3) but when I plug the phone pressing the vol- button, the notification LED blink for 1 sec (green) then it doens't go ahead.
I also tried with and without the SIM card.... with no success.
Why that?
Thanks...
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Is your Bootloader Unlocked?
No, I've not unlocked the boot-loader... its the stock piece and I just wanted to upgrade the firmware by Sony's suggested process...
mani_manish_2000 said:
No, I've not unlocked the boot-loader... its the stock piece and I just wanted to upgrade the firmware by Sony's suggested process...
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Hi mani, I fixed it by flashing the phone via Bridge (Mac). Also mine, no boot-loader locked but no way to do via Windows.
sev7en said:
Hi mani, I fixed it by flashing the phone via Bridge (Mac). Also mine, no boot-loader locked but no way to do via Windows.
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I had the opposite problem, could not update on Bridge on the Mac but it updated flawlessly when connected to my Windows PC.
cmclaughlan said:
I had the opposite problem, could not update on Bridge on the Mac but it updated flawlessly when connected to my Windows PC.
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Were you "bootloader unlocked" ?, I think Sony Bridge only works with Locked Bootloaders
brosenz said:
Were you "bootloader unlocked" ?, I think Sony Bridge only works with Locked Bootloaders
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Completely locked. Stock, no mods. I used Bridge when I got the phone to migrate my S3 and iphone content. Which it did much better than the Samsung Kies, thank-you very much.
It would just hang on the "Talking to update server".
sev7en said:
Hi mani, I fixed it by flashing the phone via Bridge (Mac). Also mine, no boot-loader locked but no way to do via Windows.
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I don't have access to a Mac system
I thought of flashing the .417 firmware by downloading the .ftf file and flashing it manually using Xperia Flash Tool.
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How to Update manually Xperia phone by flashing ftf file via Xperia Flash Tool
http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/05/...e-by-flashing-ftf-file-via-xperia-flash-tool/
Unlocking the boot loader - Official SONY method
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Download C6802_14.1.B.0.471_GENERIC Hong Kong.ftf | 779 MB
http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/08/...droid-4-2-2-14-1-b-0-471-firmware-update-ftf/
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But since this method required to unlock the boot-loader mandatorily and as unlocking of the same would make my 1 week old Z Ultra out of warranty... i was not pretty sure if I wanted to unlock the bootloader :-|
Also, while downloading the 779 MB of the .ftf file - my internet connection took 3 hours, but yes I was able to download the same. [It is hosted in Google docs site]
This made me think that there might be some issues with the Sony servers from where the Sony PC Companion and the Update Manager tries to download the required ftf file. So thought of giving it another try after some days.
Its quite possible that in few days we will get the firmware .475
I am able to update the firmware to the latest .475 using Sony Update Service. [There is nothing new I did]
When I connected to the PC Companion, it showed that a new update is available - Firmware .475. I initiated the update process but as previously... it failed after some time. Then I tried using Update Service.
The download of 849.9 MB file started but failed around 459 MB.
I again started the update using Update Service and to my surprise it resumed the download from 450 MB. This time it was able to download the file to 100% without any issues. And once the file was downloaded 100% - the update process was done in a couple of minutes.
1. I selected the option of Factory Reset and upgrade.
2. I had the simcard and SD card removed from the set before start of the upgrade process.
3. I made sure that the battery was 100% charged.
But finally i think it was a file download issue only. Since it is a huge file, somehow the download was getting interrupted for whatever reason and it was failing previously.
Thanks everyone!
Don't know what's happening, but my windows 8.1 laptop refuses to recognize my xperia mini pro when in fastboot. Literally had no problem when flashing kernels in my old windows 7 laptop. Tried literally everything I can think of.
1. disable driver signature verification in win 8.1
2. install all drivers from flashtool (interestingly I do not see sk17i in the device list maybe that's the problem)
3.install drivers from pc companion (connects normally in media transfer, but not in fastboot)
4.installed andriod sdk
5.modified win_usb file with sony's version (my laptop doesn't prompt me to install drivers when I plug my mini pro in fastboot)
6. turned off mtp mode and turned on debugging.
Additional info: my mini pro is running pac man 4.3
What else am I'm missing? This is basically my last resort after hours of searching. I will be extremely grateful for any assistance.
cs098 said:
Don't know what's happening, but my windows 8.1 laptop refuses to recognize my xperia mini pro when in fastboot. Literally had no problem when flashing kernels in my old windows 7 laptop. Tried literally everything I can think of.
1. disable driver signature verification in win 8.1
2. install all drivers from flashtool (interestingly I do not see sk17i in the device list maybe that's the problem)
3.install drivers from pc companion (connects normally in media transfer, but not in fastboot)
4.installed andriod sdk
5.modified win_usb file with sony's version (my laptop doesn't prompt me to install drivers when I plug my mini pro in fastboot)
6. turned off mtp mode and turned on debugging.
Additional info: my mini pro is running pac man 4.3
What else am I'm missing? This is basically my last resort after hours of searching. I will be extremely grateful for any assistance.
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even i faced the same problem... the problem is not due to device drivers, its due to WINDOWS 8.1
microsoft have changed the working of USB controller.....microsoft may release patch for it....i reverted back to win7
i came across many fourms discussing abt the same problem.
try this .. it may help..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44288852&postcount=24
but it dint helped me though
kaarthi said:
even i faced the same problem... the problem is not due to device drivers, its due to WINDOWS 8.1
microsoft have changed the working of USB controller.....microsoft may release patch for it....i reverted back to win7
i came across many fourms discussing abt the same problem.
try this .. it may help..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44288852&postcount=24
but it dint helped me though
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The weird thing is my new phone (xperia m) works fine with 8.1, flashing kernels, roms and what not,
Utterly confused lol.
cs098 said:
The weird thing is my new phone (xperia m) works fine with 8.1, flashing kernels, roms and what not,
Utterly confused lol.
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such a weird thing ......
but my st15i wont work with win 8.1 ..!!!
kaarthi said:
such a weird thing ......
but my st15i wont work with win 8.1 ..!!!
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the 2011 xperia's must be incompatible or something :/
cs098 said:
the 2011 xperia's must be incompatible or something :/
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I think that the problem in not only with 2011 xperias but also with 2012 xperias.... this is what i found while searching for solution... seems like there is no solution yet....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2491455
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2410010
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508066
only solution is to change the OS
kaarthi said:
I think that the problem in not only with 2011 xperias but also with 2012 xperias.... this is what i found while searching for solution... seems like there is no solution yet....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2491455
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2410010
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508066
only solution is to change the OS
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luckily I now have a 2013 xperia
Well, I rooted, flashed, fastbooted (and everything else) my sk17i on my Windows 8.
I don't believe that they changed something as deep as the USB drivers/protocols whatever to 8.1
I takes many times dough, to make it.
1st. you should have the driver signing disabled on Windows
2nd. you connect the device and it asks for the drivers
3rd. you install the drivers while the fastboot ends
4th. you try again and it luckily will work.
As a tip keep "Device Manager" on Windows opened and enable "View\Show Hidden Devices" so that you can see the grayed uninstalled driver.
n.inacio said:
Well, I rooted, flashed, fastbooted (and everything else) my sk17i on my Windows 8.
I don't believe that they changed something as deep as the USB drivers/protocols whatever to 8.1
I takes many times dough, to make it.
1st. you should have the driver signing disabled on Windows
2nd. you connect the device and it asks for the drivers
3rd. you install the drivers while the fastboot ends
4th. you try again and it luckily will work.
As a tip keep "Device Manager" on Windows opened and enable "View\Show Hidden Devices" so that you can see the grayed uninstalled driver.
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Well I did all of that if you read the first post.
So you're saying sometime it doesn't take and you have it do it repeatedly?
Okay Will try
cs098 said:
Well I did all of that if you read the first post.
So you're saying sometime it doesn't take and you have it do it repeatedly?
Okay Will try
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What I'm saying is that the hard part is to get the drivers working.
To install them you only have this "ghost" driver request on the device manager that you can only see if you enable the "show hidden devices".
It took me many tries and errors to get it right.
Another thing I just remenber: if you installed a bad driver it will also not work, so wen you want to install a new one you have do unistall the previous wtih the option of "deleting the files from your computer". This from device manager, of course.
If I could do it then it's possible, right?
windows 8 + usb 3.0 = problem (maybe)
Maybe the problem is windows 8 with usb 3.0 driver
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256359
My device is not detected by the flashtool...debugging and unknown resources are checked, its turned on and still, not working..all the drivers have been installed...pls help..
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
Kit Kat now up, want a piece of the action.
Nothing works
Bump.
this one works for me.
Code:
http://www.droid-now.com/2013/10/fix-working-fastboot-drivers-windows-8-1-x64/
I use the latest one with the mentioned two "modded" inf files in the previous link.
Code:
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/highlights/sftwr-prod/usb3ehcd
just remember to plug the usb cable into USB 3.0 port
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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ceroberoz said:
this one works for me.
Code:
http://www.droid-now.com/2013/10/fix-working-fastboot-drivers-windows-8-1-x64/
I use the latest one with the mentioned two "modded" inf files in the previous link.
Code:
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/highlights/sftwr-prod/usb3ehcd
just remember to plug the usb cable into USB 3.0 port
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thanks will try
So connecting my Xperia M4 Aqua to PC results in charging only, im unable to browse files or anything. Worked just fine a week ago.
Just for the record, ive tried different USB slots, different PC's, tried USB cable on a different device and it worked fine. Tried toggling USB debugging on and off, tried MTP and MSC connecting, tried restarting device after every change. I have no locker, but ive tried locking the phone and unlocking it before/after connecting it with USB. My phone is rooted. Charging works fine. USB slot in my phone doesnt look damaged or anything. So in short: after i connect my phone to a PC via USB cable, nothing happens except charging, like if no new device was connected.
angrywart said:
So connecting my Xperia M4 Aqua to PC results in charging only, im unable to browse files or anything. Worked just fine a week ago.
Just for the record, ive tried different USB slots, different PC's, tried USB cable on a different device and it worked fine. Tried toggling USB debugging on and off, tried MTP and MSC connecting, tried restarting device after every change. I have no locker, but ive tried locking the phone and unlocking it before/after connecting it with USB. My phone is rooted. Charging works fine. USB slot in my phone doesnt look damaged or anything. So in short: after i connect my phone to a PC via USB cable, nothing happens except charging, like if no new device was connected.
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Is the device drivers installed properly?
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XDA Assist
v7 said:
Is the device drivers installed properly?
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Im not sure, it used to work properly then out of a sudden stopped detecting device.
Did you update SW recently?
Radzha said:
Did you update SW recently?
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Software? Might be, could be that i missed any major software update on my phone.
When you connect M4 to PC try to install software from phone to pc. Set phone as installer and try to install PC companion from phone to PC. This was the only way to connect phone to PC for me. Does it help?
Radzha said:
When you connect M4 to PC try to install software from phone to pc. Set phone as installer and try to install PC companion from phone to PC. This was the only way to connect phone to PC for me. Does it help?
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Its set as installer. Im trying to set it on and off before restarting device too, then again, my PC doesnt detect it. Is there any way to manually install it from my phone? And for the mention, the first time i connected the phone, PC Companion installed itself without problems, it used to work until a week ago. Ive tried to uninstall it as well. Now theres no Companion installed on my PC, and switching my phone to "Install Software" doesnt do anything.
Ok. One more time. Take phone. Open settings - Xperia connectivity - USB connectivity. Turn on "Install software". Connect phone to PC using USB cable. On the phone press install software. This should connect your phone to PC.
At least this was the way to connect phone to PC for me. If this works, then you'll need to do phone software repair with PC Companion. After repair this issue has gone for good.
Good luck
Radzha said:
On the phone press install software.
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Thats the part where im getting confused. Where do i press install software? Its already set to "Install Software" inside Xperia connectivity. I must be blind or theres something missing.
There should be message on phone screen ( or in top toolbar)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Hmm there is none
So guys, any ideas?
Your USB slot does not have to look damaged but it can be. I damaged my USB slot when I put knee unfortunately between edge of mobile and usb cable. Charging always worked but when I wanted to transfer files I really had to find some good position for cable. Your situation looks worse. I am lucky boy because I claimed it and tommorow I am getting repaired or new mobile phone. If u did not do anything bad just claim it as me and everything is gonna be ok.