Friends a few days ago i bricked my xperia mini while updating from SEUS. D cable went loose in the middle of the updation and SEUS showed an error. I restarted the phone and saw the SE logo blink just for half a sec and den the phone showed an exclamation mark inside a triangle, and finally went off. On rebooting same thing happened.
1. I tried SEUS, and it didnt recognized my device. Hence no gains.
2. I tried Flashtool and dat too didnt worked(pressing d back key and plugging usb).
Both these tools didnt detected my device... So i was forced to pay sony ericsson for a fresh update of my phone.
I was thinking is their another tool (dat SE service guyz use) or some other tool dat does not require the 'phone's back key and then usb' procedure.
Cox i wanna experiment with awesome Roms out there but dont want to pay SE a buck more.
Dinesh1389 said:
Friends a few days ago i bricked my xperia mini while updating from SEUS. D cable went loose in the middle of the updation and SEUS showed an error. I restarted the phone and saw the SE logo blink just for half a sec and den the phone showed an exclamation mark inside a triangle, and finally went off. On rebooting same thing happened.
1. I tried SEUS, and it didnt recognized my device. Hence no gains.
2. I tried Flashtool and dat too didnt worked(pressing d back key and plugging usb).
Both these tools didnt detected my device... So i was forced to pay sony ericsson for a fresh update of my phone.
I was thinking is their another tool (dat SE service guyz use) or some other tool dat does not require the 'phone's back key and then usb' procedure.
Cox i wanna experiment with awesome Roms out there but dont want to pay SE a buck more.
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Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm quite sure that if SEUS doesn't recognize your phone he asks you what device you have connected to the pc if you attempt to upgrade the firmware...
fedesco said:
Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm quite sure that if SEUS doesn't recognize your phone he asks you what device you have connected to the pc if you attempt to upgrade the firmware...
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This is what it does...
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This is what it does...
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And what does SEUS notifies after you showed him what device you have attached?
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And what does SEUS notifies after you showed him what device you have attached?
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It just lets you continue to the installtion. It pop-ups the window of instructions needed to flash (if you press 'update phone')
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It just lets you continue to the installtion. It pop-ups the window of instructions needed to flash (if you press 'update phone')
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and didn't it repair you phone?
SEUS, if it does not detect your device, asks which device you have installed. Once you select your device, it retrieves the necessary software and repairs your device. I used SEUS, right at the start of my Love Affair with Owains ROM, on Win7 running on Parallels on a Macbook Pro 15" Core2Duo... and it worked fine.
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folks! I bricked my phone while updating it from seus and reason was dat MY USB CABLE WAS LOOSE AND MY PHONE GOT DISCONNECTED nw on restart it shows sony ericcson logo just for a second and den shows a pic where a triange(and inside it an exclamation mark is shown) is placed over a phone's picture.
I've tried seus and flashtool and both detect my phone as long as that sony ericson logo is shown and dats just for a second.
I was using cwm recovery and had made a backup of the custom rom. And nw i cant acces my cwm coz the se logo flashes so shortly dat i am nt able to open cwm.
NEED HELP GUYS!!!
Also i want to know dat can the sony ericsson service center help me..by software installation or by changing the hardware which stores the flash memory. Plz help me i'm nt ready to throw this phone away.
Thanks.
Use FlashTool to FLASH.
I have made a guide with links included. Just search for :
2.1.1.A.0.6 GREEK .ftf
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leajian said:
Use FlashTool to FLASH.
I have made a guide with links included. Just search for :
2.1.1.A.0.6 GREEK .ftf
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Thanks buddy.. But Flash tool does not detect my device. I've installed gordons gate.. But still.. I think Flash tool does not get enough time to detect my phone. I hear a usb connection sound and SE logo flashes for less then a second and i hear a usb disconnection sound den the ! is seen and den phone shuts down.
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Thanks buddy.. But Flash tool does not detect my device. I've installed gordons gate.. But still.. I think Flash tool does not get enough time to detect my phone. I hear a usb connection sound and SE logo flashes for less then a second and i hear a usb disconnection sound den the ! is seen and den phone shuts down.
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Don't give up yet. I know this problem. Uninstall Gordon's Gate. Install Sony Ericsson PC Companion (again if installed) and try using FlashTool again. This error on your phone means that the files are corrupted, maybe because a flash you tried was interuppeted unexpectedly. Your phone is not dead yet (probably your USB port has some problems and caused all this), it must be restorable.
Try and tell me if it worked.
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No dont throw it just yet, I had almost the same. Ut unsure what caused it,it was 1st time flashing it, but spent 24hrs looking though solutions but it worked, similar to what lea sez...a new dl of sony comp and re-updated it using there latest u.d. Then used flashtool and reinstalled xrecovery with it as it stopped letting me open it..took a few trys but ws ok once sony companion recd my phone an reinstalled xrec.the update in sony comp I think wasnt in clear view its in the support stn..went back to stock 2.1.
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Don't give up yet. I know this problem. Uninstall Gordon's Gate. Install Sony Ericsson PC Companion (again if installed) and try using FlashTool again. This error on your phone means that the files are corrupted, maybe because a flash you tried was interuppeted unexpectedly. Your phone is not dead yet (probably your USB port has some problems and caused all this), it must be restorable.
Try and tell me if it worked.
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Didnt worked man... So i had to choose the last option left ... the se service guyz... nw it back on the track.
my x10i v2.3.3 batt was running low at 8%... so i turn it off from my work place... when i reach home and turn my phone on, my phone only vibrate abit and nothing was happen... so i tot my phone battery is flat so i when to charge it... but when i charge the phone nothing happens too.. i try take out the batt and put it back afew times but still not working... so i tot is my software facing problem and i use PCC and SEUS to repair... but it say can't install update try again.. i do it around 3 to 4 times... but still the same.. now my phone when i press on it blink green led once and nothing happen... but when i plug in my charger, the led turn green but in black screen... so can any1 help me fix tis.. thanks...
Hey, 'm facing the same issue
Recently i upgraded my Xperia to "ThGo2 v16.0" from custom rom..
After some time the rom got unstable and restarted the phone, however it wouldn't boot up. Now i have completely black screen, all the time, with few red blinks
(I have tried all the solutions here:
1. SEUS : Says ur phone is already update and show Xperia arc in backgroud. No update available
2. PC companion: Tried all the tricks to start w/o connecting n all still the phone is not detected.
3. Flashtool, tried flashing it with 0.6.8 and 0.2.9.1
4. I have also used other tools like superclick, root / unroot and S1 tool (no of them worked)
Now, nothing is working with few red blinks and gree light..
Please help, my phone is converted into a black paper weight now....
Use pc companion. Or flashtool
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Nopes
I have tried all the method, right from SEUS, PC Companion and flash tool nothing is working.....
Is this an Hard brick, case, one of the technician suggested me an full flash through box, for which he will charge me INR 1500 (USD 30)...what do you think ?
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I have tried all the method, right from SEUS, PC Companion and flash tool nothing is working.....
Is this an Hard brick, case, one of the technician suggested me an full flash through box, for which he will charge me INR 1500 (USD 30)...what do you think ?
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U from India? Know hindi?
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Me too BRICKED or Semi Bricked.... =(
First fail PCC
Then PCC Repair fail too
SEUS fail.
Took to different computer that was finally able to flash 2.1.1 update last year.
Clean install of pcc and seus Both still fail
In fact pic with yellow is from that fail & all others (Using Flashtool) except X10a_2.2.1.A.0.6_Rogers.ftf I get regular triangle with ! over top of phone pic after SE I've exhausted ALL my efforts and need guidance. I am super broke right now, so repair shop not good option. Two shops here in town say they will try, but NO PROMISES and still must pay for time
NEED True rescue fix here
Hindi yes
Yeah, I'm from Nashik, India, but I visit Mumbai frequently..
You, know any place where I can get this done in a cheaper way.....
surajpardeshi said:
Yeah, I'm from Nashik, India, but I visit Mumbai frequently..
You, know any place where I can get this done in a cheaper way.....
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Right now i am bit busy. I will upload a pic for u as soon as i get free.
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Using pcc... Even on "no phone connected"
Help us!!!
Can any1 out there help us fix tis problem or tell us what happen to our phone... or izzit our X10i is hopeless????
Pls help us....T_T
enzo1984316 said:
Can any1 out there help us fix tis problem or tell us what happen to our phone... or izzit our X10i is hopeless????
Pls help us....T_T
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Did you try to read the above post at all?
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i try PCC, SEUS and FLASHER.... All cannot work... i dunno what to do now...
btw... when my phone won't turn on that time my batt is low(Cos cannot charge) and debugging mode is off... izzit this problem make me can't do repair and reflash???
enzo1984316 said:
i try PCC, SEUS and FLASHER.... All cannot work... i dunno what to do now...
btw... when my phone won't turn on that time my batt is low(Cos cannot charge) and debugging mode is off... izzit this problem make me can't do repair and reflash???
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Charge your battery using another x10 or any external charger
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FIX!
I had the same issue when I was experimenting with ROMs and Recoverys, but not to worry, Sony PC Companion 2.1 does the trick!
Download PC Companion 2.1 from the Sony Mobile website
1. When you download and open it, click start under Support Zone
2. Click start under Phone Software Update
3. When the window saying that a phone could not be found appears, click repair phone
4. A windows like this will appear, click continue to proceed with the repair of the firmware
NOTE: All data that is placed on the phone memory will be wiped but any data saved on the memory card will be spared
5. After clicking continue, a window like so will appear. Tick the box and click next to continue with repair!
6. Sony PC Companion 2.1 will now prepare the computer for the firmware update
7. Now choose your phone model, in this case it should be the Xperia X10 (X10). Select the phone and click Next!
8. Follow the prompts to repair your phone!
GOOD LUCK!!
Always fails for me.
All process end in fail
There must be a file I need to rename or something....
tried everything now...
I have tried everything by now, here i have attached a attachment of error i get while repairing my phone through SEUS..
only option is box flash, but i think its kind of risky...
Fail fail fail..... i'm getting hopeless wif my X10
Hey,
I did some re-search and got to know that somehow my X10 flashes as So-01C in some systems, i.e. xperia arc, even while updating ..........
Anyone here, knows other ways to flash through box other than technician, coz these technicians are real idiot they can crap your phone in 10 seconds, so its better to crap it yourself...
"alternative to box flash, please ???"
Try this
Had the same problem once, when my phone would not start at all, all I had to do was connect it to the PC Companion (2.0), at first it wouldn't repair but after a certain amount of tries it did the trick,
First: Make sure all your drivers are installed, if they were installed there should be no problem.
If they were not, the computer cannot identify your phone, try installing some other x10's drivers (cause your's is bricked I assume) that might do the trick aswell.
Open PC Companion > Support Zone > Phone Software Update (Start) > Follow Instructions > Repair
It might take several tries to get it right
If this doesn't work try the latest flashtool, it should do the trick !!
There must be something you are not doing right, else SEUS/Flashtool should have worked like a charm.
see i get this reply, when updating x10..
I have tried this like thousands of times, installing roms and then removing them and repairing the phone, but this time it has gone over my head........
I need to flash my X10 Mini, but I can't find the firmware for It anywhere with a working link. Anyone that still have the file and willing to share?
There are only plenty of links to sites that are down
I tried to install MiniCM7-2.1.9-robyn on the phone and then afterwards it just won't start anymore, so i need to flash it and then use SEUS to restore it.
UPDATE!
I found everything and fixed everything I needed by just flashing It with a stock kernel.
Just use the Repair option in Pc Companion.
Here
leajian said:
Just use the Repair option in Pc Companion.
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wont work because I can't even get into the menus, I turn it on and It gets stuck on a screen with little backlight, but no SE logo
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Here
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I'm not looking for how to do It..... Read the question before you post. I appreciate you trying to help, but at least understand what the question Is first.
I'm looking for the firmware for the flashtool so I can flash my device (.ftf file)
They guides that teaches you how to fix a bricked phone got links to megaupload (that got shutdown not long ago) and multiupload (also got shutdown) for the firmware I'm looking for.
If you can't turn the phone on, then flashtool won't help you. You have to able to turn the phone on to get to download mode for flashtool, or Pc Companion, or SEUS to do their thing.
If your phone doesn't turn on, you've got a hard brick. Which is bad.
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If you can't turn the phone on, then flashtool won't help you. You have to able to turn the phone on to get to download mode for flashtool, or Pc Companion, or SEUS to do their thing.
If your phone doesn't turn on, you've got a hard brick. Which is bad.
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No, it can be a hard brick, he didn't do anything to put his device in danger (from what he claims).
He just needs a stock .ftf file for mini, which I was planning to do in the past, but did only for the pro... I am sorry my friend... There is only one solution -to make the ftf file yourself, which is something very confusing and you are going to need another mini to do this. But don't get your hopes down, it is possible, at least...
leajian said:
No, it can be a hard brick, he didn't do anything to put his device in danger (from what he claims).
He just needs a stock .ftf file for mini, which I was planning to do in the past, but did only for the pro... I am sorry my friend... There is only one solution -to make the ftf file yourself, which is something very confusing and you are going to need another mini to do this. But don't get your hopes down, it is possible, at least...
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The phone it self comes to a point where there is some light on the screen, but i can't see the SE Logo anymore. I can charge the phone without problem from what it looks.
If I can get hold of another mini how can I make the ftf?
What did I do to achive this problem??
I tried to install MiniCM7-2.1.9-robyn and it ended with a phone that got stuck during boot. Then I got to a guide where someone said "Hardreset the device and use SEUS", but SEUS always says that my phone has the latest software.
TazBaz said:
The phone it self comes to a point where there is some light on the screen, but i can't see the SE Logo anymore. I can charge the phone without problem from what it looks.
If I can get hold of another mini how can I make the ftf?
What did I do to achive this problem??
I tried to install MiniCM7-2.1.9-robyn and it ended with a phone that got stuck during boot. Then I got to a guide where someone said "Hardreset the device and use SEUS", but SEUS always says that my phone has the latest software.
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As far as SEUS is concerned, you DO have the latest software. It just doesn't realise that what you have doesn't work. Select the option to reinstall the software.
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As far as SEUS is concerned, you DO have the latest software. It just doesn't realise that what you have doesn't work. Select the option to reinstall the software.
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Only one problem here, I don't have the option to reinstall the software at all after it says that I already have the latest software.
Can it be that the option is no longer there depending on SEUS version?
TazBaz said:
Only one problem here, I don't have the option to reinstall the software at all after it says that I already have the latest software.
Can it be that the option is no longer there depending on SEUS version?
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There is a repair option in PC Companion, see it, please! The repair option on PC Companion is Support Zone --> Update --> Repair.
BTW, to hard reset :
1. Turn the phone off
2. Press the POWER button
3. Press and hold home key aprox 3 seconds
4. The hard reset is starting.
Hello there!!! I had the same problem just yesterday and I was about to get crazy in order to solve it...and then I found this post which was definately useful!!!! Just follow every single step and it will get back to work...btw I still can't flash the nAa-11 kernel with flashtool...it keeps on saying error and the flashing doesn't work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20251565&postcount=8
leajian said:
There is a repair option in PC Companion, see it, please! The repair option on PC Companion is Support Zone --> Update --> Repair.
BTW, to hard reset :
1. Turn the phone off
2. Press the POWER button
3. Press and hold home key aprox 3 seconds
4. The hard reset is starting.
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I will try that thanks, but you need to hard reset before the repair with PC Companion?
I managed to find the stock kernel so now I'm starting the device, but I get a SE logo and then It shuts off.
One problem when I try to repair on step 2 (prepare step) I get a error unable to start or phone update update components. (the pc companions is installed with the newest version)
Hello, I have a sonyericsson xperia X10 suddenly stopped turning, i tried to repair it with the FlashTool, the flash process its ok , but at the end of the process and turn it , vibrates only once and not on the lcd (black), and when i reconnect to the PC, the phone is in flash mode again., pls which files or Fw additional need install first for repair?? thks for your time pd i use the fw x10i generic stock and pc companion not repair it display a error in upload the sw to phone.
Please use search tab all is there.Take your time and read.
thks for your time, itried all methods mentioneh in the posts but nothing work, for this reason i need help thks...
I installed a Rom that went wrong and had to use flashmode with sony's update program, not sure how it's called these days. I if you install that and plug it into the pc holding down the Back button, it recognizes it and will all you what you want to do. Select restore (or something similar). It'll restore it back to 2.3.3. After that you can install xRecovery again with flash tool.
Be aware that this worked for my semi bricked X10i, no guarantee it'll work for you ofcourse.......good luck
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Thks, i tried this for 2 days, but in the Pc companion display the message " no exist software update for your phone", later, put on the phone and noting, only one vibrate and the lcd is permanently black, i put again to usb/pc and display the message SEMC flash.... , pls exist a solution for this issue??? thks
You only get that message when you plug in the phone too early
Update>repair>select x10i>then press continue etc>THEN connect phone.
And run stuff as administrator if you got w7.
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I tried to repair with pc companion , but adter the finish os the process display ok , but the phone stuck in flash mode all time...
Yoy can try flashing a different kernel.Ive had all sirts of errors and failures,something always works.
Charge battery
Try other flashtool version
Try x10 flasher
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ok i tried this options thks
I tried with diffrent kernels but not working , exist a guide for repair this issue, my x10i its always in flash mode, flash with flash tool and again stays in flash mode
Use SE update service maybe it works for you..
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Hi friends
First, sorry my english is so bad i know
My friend bricked his x10i. On start up is permanently "Sony Ericsson" white text and phone dont continoue booting. I have some expirience with flashing (k750, my x10i, NEO...), but nothing works.
Can some help me please DEAD FLASH method ? If it is possible
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I try:
1. SEUS - on step when i connecting phone with holding back button program not detected device (led is green)
2. Flashtool - shows error message:
ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
3. SuperOneClick -error message:
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -
4. Now i try s1tool, but unsucceful
Its not bricked.Just use seus/pc companion to get it working.Then use flashtool or x10 flasher and good idea to unlock bootloader....
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theunderling said:
Its not bricked.Just use seus/pc companion to get it working.Then use flashtool or x10 flasher and good idea to unlock bootloader....
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Green LED turn on, i hear connected sound (drivers succefly instal) from PC speakers, but proces stay on "..hold back button and insert cable to USB.." and don´t go to next step. In a few seconds mobile starts up and again show only sign SE
Theres a guide on how to use pc companion on here;its like
Start
Update
Repair
Select x10
Ok/ continue etc
THEN CONNECT PHONE
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theunderling said:
Theres a guide on how to use pc companion on here;its like
Start
Update
Repair
Select x10
Ok/ continue etc
THEN CONNECT PHONE
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I try it, when i connect phone, pc companion don´t go to next step. Permanently i see message about connecting phone (LED is green of course). And xperia turn on again.
Similar problem in my X10i since last 1 month
Hi,
I'm facing the same problem, only exception is even LOGO is missing...
Nothing works, just screen is dark black with no sign, only green light glows on pressing start button and occasional three red blinks, while charging.
I have used all good methods, SEUS (Update service); PC Companion; Flashtool (all versions); I have even flashed my phone using a box (technician did this for me)...
Nothing worked..even service centre guys refused to work on handset as there is no warranty..
I'm unable to use SEtool, as I could not find Test Point and how to attach them.
This is all started when i installed custom rom on my phone....
If it were me,Id try charging/replacing the battery.
You can even adapt a usb cable for charging and hook it up to the battery directly(when its still in the phone).
If it dont work then maybe faulty phone....
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battery is full, i try my x10 battery
Man thank you very much for your time
If you or somebody else have good idea please help me
Look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12889844
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miso1585 said:
battery is full, i try my x10 battery
Man thank you very much for your time
If you or somebody else have good idea please help me
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That advice was for the Indian guy wgos hijacked your thread....and started another one
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Problem solved !
theunderling your procedure works, i try another computer and unbrick phone
Maybe i have bad drivers i don´t know
Thank you for your help man !