Hello, I have Xperia neo - Vodafone and im having some troubles with fastboot mode.
I cannot put my phone on this mode:
I tried in windows, with some various drivers, none worked, i never got the blue light, always green.
I tried in linux, same result.
Is not a driver problem, i think, i can get fastboot working with htc desire pretty easy.
I have read some post and some people say some xperia neo cant put fastboot mode:
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/which-phones
So i could flash with other ROMs my phone with some flash utily, my doubt is: If this program can flash with other rom my phone, how it works? this program uses a self terminal and run this commands??? how it does???
Any idea how to unblock my fastboot???
Thanks alot.
Ehhm, you know that you have to hold the LEFT! hardware button?
1. Battry out
2. Press the left button and hold it
3. Battery in
4. Plug USB Kabel in
5. Blue light turns on
what left hardware button?
you are asking if i am pressing menu button(which is the RIGHT one of the 3 buttons) to enable fast boot????
-Yes, i am pressing the menu button while connecting the phone to the computer, also tryed your steps with the battery.
Yeah, you must press the LEFT Button, not the RIGHT one!
Right Button = Recovery Menu
Home Button = nothing
Left Button = Fastboot Mode
LEFT button for flashtool (green LED)
RIGHT buttor for fastboot or ADB. (blue LED)
IF dont work try reinstall drivers, safemode PC, another Pc.
Regards!
Taavi
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taaviu said:
LEFT button for flashtool (green LED)
RIGHT buttor for fastboot or ADB. (blue LED)
IF dont work try reinstall drivers, safemode PC, another Pc.
Regards!
Taavi
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Tryied with some OS in the same pc, tryied with other mobile(htc desire) and worked , so i think inst a drivers problem. I think its more likely the fastboot its disabled or something.
darkstay said:
Tryied with some OS in the same pc, tryied with other mobile(htc desire) and worked , so i think inst a drivers problem. I think its more likely the fastboot its disabled or something.
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For HTC and for SE you need DIFFERENT drivers i think
I had to desire and already working adb....but this dont work with SE.
After i installed drivers for SE all was right.
Regards!
Taavi
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taaviu said:
For HTC and for SE you need DIFFERENT drivers i think
I had to desire and already working adb....but this dont work with SE.
After i installed drivers for SE all was right.
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I think they are the same drivers, anyways i reinstalled a few times, and in ubuntu doesnt need drivers(same for the htc desire)
Fastboot won't work here either
I'm not being able to fastboot either.
I successfully unlocked the bootloader and rooted my Xperia Neo, as described in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194823
It had 2.3.3 when i ran that process. After that i already upgraded OTA and right now it has 2.3.4. The phone is still rooted.
Right now, no matter what i try i cannot boot into fastboot mode. I have tried several drivers, i have tried on windows and i have tried on linux. I even tried using Xperia Reboot app but the result was the same. It either boots regularly or it boots into "charging mode" and all i get is the green light.
Please advise.
Thank you in advance.
hmonteiro, just the problem i have.
I also have 2.3.4 rooted.
I think it comes blocked by default and we need to unblock the fastboot mode, dont know how....
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I think they are the same drivers, anyways i reinstalled a few times, and in ubuntu doesnt need drivers(same for the htc desire)
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What differents is ADB and FASTBOOT?
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After reading a few scattered posts, i'm starting to believe the reason it's not working is because my phone is network locked.
Does anyone know if it's possible to unlock the bootloader of a network locked Neo, after removing the network lock?
if u find something please say here hmonteiro!
Obrigado!!
In order to get fastboot working you need to remove the SIM lock first. I was able to do it with the service provided by Alejandrissimo
Although a but tricky to maintain the tespoint connected, it went smoothly and Alejandrissimo was there all the way.
I have not yet installed anything but i can confirm that the fastboot program now sees the device and i do get the blue light right after plugging the phone to the computer.
Hope it turns out ok for you too!
Thanks monteiro!!!!, will follow that way, will tell you if i get it working.
Try to use omnius, google it. Then you have both ready, sim unlock and bootloader.
For sure and for 15 euros.
how to open fastboot application? it keeps blinking.
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I am not sure how i managed to do this,does when i was trying to unlock my boot loader with the test point method using s1tool or when i press the Repair TA button on Octopus SE Suite.Since then i can not enter in flash mode on my wt19i.It just shows the Sony logo and starts charging.Before this i was able to flash it normally.I`ve tried every possible flashing tool but all of them are asking me to enter the flash mode manually. (Unplug cable, power off, press and hold Volume down key and insert the usb cable).Where could be the problem?I have read many treads but i couldn`t managed to find a solution.Please help.Thanks.
Have you installed the drivers provided in flashtool?
And install pc companion to get drivers, too!
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Check here bro, http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/151266
I saw this when I googled,
"press volume down button and then home button"
mihahn said:
Have you installed the drivers provided in flashtool?
And install pc companion to get drivers, too!
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Yes they are installed.Here is an image where i can see that the ADB drivers are installed.(Highlighted area).
I`ve tried this also.I know that i must hold only the volume down key wile inserting the cable.I`ve done this few times few weeks ago.But something is messed up and i think its when i was trying the testpoint method using the s1tool.Is there any option in s1tool for reseting the phone to its original state?
Come on guys, no one had this problem before?Is it software or hardware related?
Update...
Is it possible that somehow buy upgrading to 4.0.4, key combination for entering in flash mode is changed?
cevi said:
I`ve tried this also.I know that i must hold only the volume down key wile inserting the cable.I`ve done this few times few weeks ago.But something is messed up and i think its when i was trying the testpoint method using the s1tool.Is there any option in s1tool for reseting the phone to its original state?
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And you turn your phone off and after that you hold volume down and connect while holding volume down to pc and there's no green light? Is it orange or what happens?
EDIT:: Just found this thread, and there's same problem solved. But you will need the original WT19i_35850804005723_11-02-2012_20-51-48.TA file and I don't know where to download it. Maybe contact ramezzidane (in the thread) and ask him where he found the .ta file or if he could upload it for you, because it seams that Octopus SE Suite has overwritten some things like fastboot mode etc. Hope it'll help you
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And you turn your phone off and after that you hold volume down and connect while holding volume down to pc and there's no green light? Is it orange or what happens?
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When i get the prompt from flash tool i:
Unplug the phone
Turn off
hold down the volume - key
plug the usb cable to the phone
No color light at this point
On the phone appears the Sony logo
i hear a sound like new device plugged on the pc (No driver installation window on the taskbar)
The light goes orange and battery icon appears on the screen showing that is charging
That`s all.
Is there any method other than with Octopus Suite for rewriting TA?
cevi said:
Is there any method other than with Octopus Suite for rewriting TA?
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So your bootloader is unlocked or locked at the moment? You say you were trying, but is it or not?
mihahn said:
So your bootloader is unlocked or locked at the moment? You say you were trying, but is it or not?
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No.My bootloader is locked.
dude it may be driver problem
do one thing
go to device manager in windows 7
in bottom most u see "universal serial bus controllers"
expand the menu and uninstall all usb drivers(option in right click)
restart ur pc and now try to connect again
Have you tested your volume down key on Android? Maybe it doesnt work since you tried to unlock your phone...
In addition, i would try in another computer, installing drivers from the beginning.
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cevi said:
No.My bootloader is locked.
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You could try to flash the content of the ftf manually, but that's dangerous, cause if it doesn't work your device is bricked and you can't enter flashmode anymore to flash stock firmware.
And you can't repair via pc companion, cause you can't enter flashmode to flash the firmware again and you can't repair using sony update service, cause it's the same?
If you're sure it isn't a driver problem (install flashtool drivers and pc companion and restart pc) it should be only solved with flashing the ta, but that can only be done in flashmode and you can't enter it, right?
So is your device rooted, then unroot (if possible) and bring it to service center. They should repair it, but I can't promise. Tell them (cause flashing with flashtool voids warranty), that you had a problem and you wanted to repair using pc companion and you couldn't because you can't enter flashmode. That's the only method I think, except from writing the ta again. But don't know if they would repair it for free or if they can solve the problem...
Maybe we can find another solution for your problem
My phone was network locked few hours ago. I was trying the test point method again and now its locked totally.It is not accepting any sim cards.I read a post here on the forum where the guy was explaining this procedure so at the end he managed to fix the flashmode.But as he stated the phone will remain network locked.For that he mentioned the setool method for network unlocking.For me went bad.Now my phone is network locked and the key combination still doesn`t work.So now can you give me the cheapest way to unlock my phone first and then go back to my first problem.Is there any chance to get it unlocked by the IMEI number?All of the keys on the phone are working very well but i still can`t enter in flash mode.I tried flashing on another computer with fresh windows installation but it`s same.It`s not driver related i am sure.Ether is wrong key combination or is that TA thing.Thanks to all of you guys for your efforts, but i must find a way to fix these problems.
Update...
Ok Guys.I`ve take the phone to a local repair service and they`ve managed to fully unlock it.It cost me 10 eur for that.Now on the bootloader status in the service menu says "Yes" instead earlier when it was "No".But i still have the Flashmode problem.I hold the Vol - key while plugin in the cable and the phone just starts charging with a orange light indicator.Where could be the problem i really don`t understand?Any idea?
I think the problem is the ta. Octopus may have overwritten some functions like flashmode. But I don't know exactly if it works to rewrite ta...
And what should i do next now?The newest i've noticed is that my GPS is not working anymore.I think that it's the ICS version but i am not able to reflash it.Comon is there no one that had this problem?
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The guy from the mobile repair store told me that when i was doing the test point method i`ve broken something in the JBS or JVS.I didn`t understand him very well.And he told me that he somehow managed to unlock my phone but about the flashing problem he said that i will never may flash the phone again.Is this ok or?
Hello Experts,
This was the best phone I ever owned. It has best in class features (camera, touch, perf ..n ofcourse cost etc.). After the eight month of mighty use i got notification from "SUS" that ICS is now available on your device. Tried Upgrading but in next hour it was showing me touch/hang issues. So reverted back to 2.3* GB.
After a month someone said try manual upgrade of 4.0 using SE flashtool. Tried and result was almost same just that this time it was random.
Again thought of going back to GB. It worked. Used Device for another month without issues. And one night suddenly it went dead. Thought that could be the case of out charge. Did Charge using USB Cable/Power cord method but result was same. It never booted after that.
One day thought of connecting my car charger then it shown "RED" LED indicator. searched on google, someone said battery issue. Tried replacing battery with same model phone which my friend owns. But Result was same.
Finally went to Sony Service Center (Pune, India). They said phone cannot be recovered. I asked them to replace whatever it takes Upto.
Since phone was brought up from import method i couldnt claim warranty.
Sorry for the long email, now question to the experts here
1.) Can this phone recovered? I tried SUS/Flashtool my phone is not getting detected.
2.) Is there any possibility that Motherboard/chips can be replaced to get this phone into functional state.
3.) Anything else can be suggested. (Except buying new phone . i already own Spice CSLMI410)
Can u use ur device in flashmode or fastboot mode?
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Is your phone connect in fastboot mode (connecting phone to PC holding volume up key a blue led glows )? If it is then there is a solution
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maybe Its possible
1:try to connect it with pc..if its led glowing green then its a flashmode
2:reflash roms anything that work with you
3:and I could not think..what to do next..ouch a headache tell me the progress..:screwy:
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If it able to connect in flashmode, try to flash another rom
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my sony wt19i is dead, but glowing in blue when connected with volume up key held
yes my phone does turn on with blue colourd led on.. please do guide me to flash my phone and reinstall firmware
sangeeth reddy said:
yes my phone does turn on with blue colourd led on.. please do guide me to flash my phone and reinstall firmware
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http://www.qosmodro.me/2013/01/how-to-upgrade-live-with-walkman-to-ics.html
ethan92 said:
If it able to connect in flashmode, try to flash another rom
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help me please !!!!! i can't connect my phone in flashmode on pc
madjacky said:
help me please !!!!! i can't connect my phone in flashmode on pc
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press and hold [volume down] while you plug PC-USB, if you never install driver of flash mode the PC will install it and continue with flashmode
if there is problem try to flash recovery image via fastboot
smarthavoc said:
press and hold [volume down] while you plug PC-USB, if you never install driver of flash mode the PC will install it and continue with flashmode
if there is problem try to flash recovery image via fastboot
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i'm installing ol drivers but pc can't detect phone,whe i'm holding volume down and conneting to pc pc write me unknown usb
madjacky said:
i'm installing ol drivers but pc can't detect phone,whe i'm holding volume down and conneting to pc pc write me unknown usb
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try using drivers provided by flashtool than automated windows driver installer
smarthavoc said:
try using drivers provided by flashtool than automated windows driver installer
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i'm trying everything but pc can't rekognized phone when i'm connecting phone to pc
madjacky said:
i'm trying everything but pc can't rekognized phone when i'm connecting phone to pc
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did you try on different system like different windows pc or linux
and just out of curiosity are you using which version of flashtool
smarthavoc said:
did you try on different system like different windows pc or linux
and just out of curiosity are you using which version of flashtool
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yes, I've tried on other systems and the same on all systems, the computer can not recognize me telefon.u the latest new version of flashtool-0.9.11.0-windows
madjacky said:
yes, I've tried on other systems and the same on all systems, the computer can not recognize me telefon.u the latest new version of flashtool-0.9.11.0-windows
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ohk here goes the part:
1. install fastboot drivers( android-sdk)
2. try to flash a recovery image(for your device) through fastboot
3. then your phone properly supports flashmode
viola trick goes as expected
you can find recovery image in sony forums just surf bro
smarthavoc said:
ohk here goes the part:
1. install fastboot drivers( android-sdk)
2. try to flash a recovery image(for your device) through fastboot
3. then your phone properly supports flashmode
viola trick goes as expected
you can find recovery image in sony forums just surf bro
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i'm installed all drivers,flashtool driveris,fastboot drivers,installed seus and pc companion but when i'm holding volume down and connect to pc green led is on but in pc device marked as ''unknown devices''
my phone with locked bootloader so i can't install recovery image from fastoob
madjacky said:
i'm installed all drivers,flashtool driveris,fastboot drivers,installed seus and pc companion but when i'm holding volume down and connect to pc green led is on but in pc device marked as ''unknown devices''
my phone with locked bootloader so i can't install recovery image from fastoob
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why not give it a shot bro since you have tried everything
trying this may not further compromise your device
smarthavoc said:
why not give it a shot bro since you have tried everything
trying this may not further compromise your device
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you can see on photos
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2148970&d=1375022387
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2148976&d=1375022619
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2148986&d=1375022951
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you can see on photos
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2148970&d=1375022387
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2148976&d=1375022619
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2148986&d=1375022951
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guess it was sorking anyway, it looks your kernel is fine, so check in flashtool if the device connects not in drivers list
if it doesnt connect, unpack ftf you can see some system,data and so on image files flash them via fastboot(unlock bootloader)
if when you press and hold the volume down button while pluging the usb cable in, green light just lights up, it means there is hope bro :good: I believe after that, you need to go to a folder named something like "x10_libraries" in the flashtool folder and need to find fastboot.exe. oh, at the same time, you should download a kernel suitable for you device which includes cwm recovery and copy that .img file to the same folder from the last sentence. then you should write(in cmd of course) "fastboot flash boot something.img". I believe it'll work, at least no harm to try and I guess this is the last possibility for your beloved xpeia...
Hi All,
I am not able to connect the phone in fastboot mode.
I have been searching for solution in this forum , still I am not able to fix it.
Please help me fix this problem.
I am using the Sony NEO V. I have updated the Android using the android SDK manager , installed all the sdks.
When try to connect the phone by pressing the menu button , blue light is not showing up. Instead showing the sony logo and charging.
USB Debugging enabled
MSC mode
Unknown sources enabled
Is there any other thing that needs to be carried out. If I am missing please help me
I will hit the Thanks button instead replying thanks
press & connect at the same time.......
pls indacate also your os using by tour computer..it might be helpful
bluestricker_21 said:
pls indacate also your os using by tour computer..it might be helpful
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I am using Windows 7 PC.
I am connecting , while pressing the menu button
Please help
lokeshkumarn said:
I am using Windows 7 PC.
I am connecting , while pressing the menu button
Please help
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you forgot to install xperia neo v drivers, and flashmode and fastboot drivers..
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you can download this http://www.mediafire.com/?pjpi4p56m90fmka
intall xperia neo/v drivers then you can also find there fastboot and flashmode drivers..
install those three and i'm sure your problem will be ok
Hi @bluestricker_21
I have installed those drivers
Flash and fast boot drivers are installed using the exe downloaded from the link you have provided.
Restarted machine
Still not detecting the phone in fast boot mode.
lokeshkumarn said:
Hi @bluestricker_21
I have installed those drivers
Flash and fast boot drivers are installed using the exe downloaded from the link you have provided.
Restarted machine
Still not detecting the phone in fast boot mode.
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If it is not detecting then the problem might be your cable
Or usb port..
I have also tried with other cables too.
Please help.
Any other options
lokeshkumarn said:
I have also tried with other cables too.
Please help.
Any other options
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hey..is your phoneconnected but not recognized? or it is totally not read by your computer
My Computer recognizes the phone as the Mass storage device.
If I Connect the phone by pressing the Menu button and waiting for blue light but it turns to charging and amber light is illuminated.
Turn off your Neo.hold menu key and at same time,insert USB cable..
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
lokeshkumarn said:
My Computer recognizes the phone as the Mass storage device.
If I Connect the phone by pressing the Menu button and waiting for blue light but it turns to charging and amber light is illuminated.
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i also face this problem sometimes
may be it's flashtools problem
try using kernel flasher by ghostfreakNB
avinashrocks1990 said:
i also face this problem sometimes
may be it's flashtools problem
try using kernel by ghostfreakNB
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He meant flashing tool of ghostfreak... It's there in neo v dev section...
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You can get into fastboot without flashtool if drivers are correctly installed.
Stupid question: Have you already unlocked your bootloader? If you haven't done any modding before (e.g. flashing custom ROM) you might haven't done it so. That can explain why your phone goes charging when you plug USB cable instead of fastboot mode. Try also some Linux live distributions. Some of them have adb and fastboot included.
I have done flashing and modding.
But right now I am not able to put the phone in fastboot mode
I am expecting some helpful comments instead of asking me to search for answers.
Because I have already searched for those, came here finally.
Please provide helpful comments to put the phone in fastboot.
I am not able to find the answer
How did you unlock your bootloader?? I mean by which method did you do it?
lokeshkumarn said:
I have done flashing and modding.
But right now I am not able to put the phone in fastboot mode
I am expecting some helpful comments instead of asking me to search for answers.
Because I have already searched for those, came here finally.
Please provide helpful comments to put the phone in fastboot.
I am not able to find the answer
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First, you didn't provide importrant information. Which ROM you currently have, which one you are trying to flash, have you tried to update firmware via OTA, because there are some situations where you can accidentaly relock your bootloader. I assume you didn't brick your phone earlier with FOTA, like in my case.
Next, when you try to connect into fastboot mode, try it without FlashTool and open device manager and watch if it responds when you try to connect phone with usb while holding menu key. Fastboot is a command line application which can work without FlashTool (which is a GUI frontend to fastboot).
Second, you didn't read my post thoroughly. I suggested you to try a Linux live distribution, e.g. ubuntu. Just boot it from CD or USB and when it is ready you can connect phone in fastboot mode, just hold a menu key and plug the usb cable and see if blue light goes on. It will probably not solve your problem on Windows, but will give us some answers.
I too am facing the same problem!
Im currently using CyanogenMod 10 with the same Kernel which was pre-installed on the Neo V when I bought it.
I wish to change the Kernel to Lupus as it is compatible with most of the ROMs. I tried flashing the kernel with Flashtools and Kernel Flasher but to no avail.
Kindly help!
ReznorNInchNails said:
Next, when you try to connect into fastboot mode, try it without FlashTool and open device manager and watch if it responds when you try to connect phone with usb while holding menu key. .
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I have the same problem. I want to get into fastboot mode but nothing happens. The computer only gives a sound of connection the device and that's it. No blue led when pressing home and connecting to the computer.
How can I flash the kernel?
I have adb drivers installed
When I normally have neo running then there's no problem in turning int Fastboot pressing a lighting in flashtool
wojtasik6 said:
I have the same problem. I want to get into fastboot mode but nothing happens. The computer only gives a sound of connection the device and that's it. No blue led when pressing home and connecting to the computer.
How can I flash the kernel?
I have adb drivers installed
When I normally have neo running then there's no problem in turning int Fastboot pressing a lighting in flashtool
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It's menu key you have to press... Not home key...
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Hi, people
I have a Neo V MT11i 4.1.B.0.587, it's rooted and BL Unlocked, i'm trying to flash a <kernel>.img file, but everytime i try to go into fastboot mode (pressing home button, pressing volume + button, entering through flashtool into fastboot...) the blue led appears for just a few seconds and then starts to charge the battery.
Can anyone help me?
Download and install flashtool, or download kernel flasher. I'm using flashtool which is really easy to use.
Switch the phone off.
In kernel flasher, follow the screen instructions.
In flashtool click the ray icon and select fastboot.
With the phone switched off, press menu button and connect it to the computer with the USB cable
On flashtool, you can check the status on the window.
Regards
milanjm said:
Download and install flashtool, or download kernel flasher. I'm using flashtool which is really easy to use.
Switch the phone off.
In kernel flasher, follow the screen instructions.
In flashtool click the ray icon and select fastboot.
With the phone switched off, press menu button and connect it to the computer with the USB cable
On flashtool, you can check the status on the window.
Regards
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That's the point, i've already tried that, and every time (was 'bout 15 times) the blue led turned on for few seconds and then it turned off, and started charging the phone, it never stayed in fastboot mode enough time to have the kernel flashed
Any other ideas?
Onegai :crying:
Alexei.Robles said:
That's the point, i've already tried that, and every time (was 'bout 15 times) the blue led turned on for few seconds and then it turned off, and started charging the phone, it never stayed in fastboot mode enough time to have the kernel flashed
Any other ideas?
Onegai :crying:
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Are you sure your bootloader is unlocked?
milanjm said:
Are you sure your bootloader is unlocked?
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I couldn't do it through the official way
So i had to do it with the testpoint, negative battery cable thing xD
But yes, according to that post and S1tool, it is unlocked
Alexei.Robles said:
I couldn't do it through the official way
So i had to do it with the testpoint, negative battery cable thing xD
But yes, according to that post and S1tool, it is unlocked
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Can you access your phone through adb from your computer?
The only thing I can think of is a problem with the drivers. Which OS do you have?
There some issues with Windows 8.1. I don't have it, so I cannot tell, but look for it on xda. I see references to it
milanjm said:
Can you access your phone through adb from your computer?
The only thing I can think of is a problem with the drivers. Which OS do you have?
There some issues with Windows 8.1. I don't have it, so I cannot tell, but look for it on xda. I see references to it
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With adb i have no problem.
Win 7 ultimate 32 bit
Post the screenshots of flash tool. Maybe we can see something on them
Sent from my Dark neo V
The device works properly. I was able to unlock the bootloader using flashtool. The problem is, I can't get it into fastboot mode. I hold volume up, plug in the usb cable, it does a quick flash from amber to green, then nothing. From what I'm reading, it's supposed to stay lit blue. So something isn't right here, but it doesn't seem like the steps can be screwed up.
As a point of reference, I tried re-flashing the factory FTF, and even installing a different one. The results are the same. Device boots fine, but I can't access recovery or bootloader(most importantly).
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
InGeNeTiCs said:
The device works properly. I was able to unlock the bootloader using flashtool. The problem is, I can't get it into fastboot mode. I hold volume up, plug in the usb cable, it does a quick flash from amber to green, then nothing. From what I'm reading, it's supposed to stay lit blue. So something isn't right here, but it doesn't seem like the steps can be screwed up.
As a point of reference, I tried re-flashing the factory FTF, and even installing a different one. The results are the same. Device boots fine, but I can't access recovery or bootloader(most importantly).
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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have you try flashtool command to command your phone go to fastboot mode automatically if you on flash mode?
Nicklas Van Dam said:
have you try flashtool command to command your phone go to fastboot mode automatically if you on flash mode?
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Yes, of course. Using the flashtool does not work, neither does using adb reboot-bootloader.
InGeNeTiCs said:
Yes, of course. Using the flashtool does not work, neither does using adb reboot-bootloader.
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i think this hardware issue, but have try it another way like from your reboot option from system?
Nicklas Van Dam said:
i think this hardware issue, but have try it another way like from your reboot option from system?
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I just don't understand how my bootloader can be broken, but everything else still works?
I need to know how to fix this in order to move forward.
InGeNeTiCs said:
I just don't understand how my bootloader can be broken, but everything else still works?
I need to know how to fix this in order to move forward.
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i don't know too, may be you need help from reconigzed developer or any senior member. i think like that
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Install drivers from c:\flashtool\drivers
and choose fastboot, flashmode and z drivers
When you unlocked using flashtool did you get the code from sony?
Also, dial *#*#7378423#*#* goto service info and configuration, what does the last line say exactly
gregbradley said:
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Install drivers from c:\flashtool\drivers
and choose fastboot, flashmode and z drivers
When you unlocked using flashtool did you get the code from sony?
Also, dial *#*#7378423#*#* goto service info and configuration, what does the last line say exactly
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I'm on a mac, I got my unlock code from sony, and the last line says "Bootloader unlocked: Yes"
I can try it on a pc, but the problem isn't the method, it's the device. ADB correctly sends the reboot-bootloader command, it just doesn't get to the bootloader. I get a black screen. Same for when I try and access recovery. It's just really odd that the device still works this way.
Would trying this on a pc with the drivers listed be any different? I'm at work now and I can use my PC instead of my macbook if it'll yield different results.
InGeNeTiCs said:
I'm on a mac, I got my unlock code from sony, and the last line says "Bootloader unlocked: Yes"
I can try it on a pc, but the problem isn't the method, it's the device. ADB correctly sends the reboot-bootloader command, it just doesn't get to the bootloader. I get a black screen. Same for when I try and access recovery. It's just really odd that the device still works this way.
Would trying this on a pc with the drivers listed be any different? I'm at work now and I can use my PC instead of my macbook if it'll yield different results.
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What were you expecting? There is no bootloader screen on the phone. You get a black screen when in fastboot mode, all commands are done from a command window on the computer.
Have you installed a recovery? If not then you cannot enter it. There is no factory or stock recovery accessible on xperia phones.
I would suggest using a Linux or windows machine, I have heard of nothing but problems using macs.
Is there any way I can reflash the factory bootloader with an ftf? I've done two so far and it hasn't seemed to help anything.
To my understanding, when the device is off, you hold volume up and then plug the usb cable in. This should make the led stay solid blue, but mine just blinks amber then green real quick, and nothing happens.
Can someone confirm that I'm not crazy here? It's not like this is my first time modifying an android device. I've been using android since the G1, I work as an IT manager, I use windows, mac, and ubuntu linux regularly, I've compiled my own roms from aosp...So this is really making me nuts!
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What were you expecting? There is no bootloader screen on the phone. You get a black screen when in fastboot mode, all commands are done from a command window on the computer.
Have you installed a recovery? If not then you cannot enter it. There is no factory or stock recovery accessible on xperia phones.
I would suggest using a Linux or windows machine, I have heard of nothing but problems using macs.
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The entire process worked fine up until trying to get into fastboot mode. Everyone is saying I should see a blue led, but that's not happening, and it doesn't respond to fastboot commands on my mac, and the pc installer doesn't install the drivers. I've tried searching for the driver files, but I'm not having any luck. I don't want an installer, I just want to manually select the windows driver files and force it to install.
Windows 8.1, latest version of flashtool, my device just shows up in device manager as c6833. When I tell it to search for drivers, it doesn't find anything even after having run the driver installer. Is there a website or a thread on xda that has just the driver files for the z ultra rather than a full installer?
Progress: I've pulled the driver files out of the installer. I'm going to try and get the device recognized on my pc in a bit.
InGeNeTiCs said:
Is there any way I can reflash the factory bootloader with an ftf? I've done two so far and it hasn't seemed to help anything.
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Not sure what you mean, you have not altered the bootloader, just unlocked it. Also, flashing FTF's do not touch the bootloader
To my understanding, when the device is off, you hold volume up and then plug the usb cable in. This should make the led stay solid blue, but mine just blinks amber then green real quick, and nothing happens.
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Yes, phone off, keep volume up pressed and attach USB cable (Volume down would be for flashmode) I think you have issues with the drivers on a mac
Can someone confirm that I'm not crazy here? It's not like this is my first time modifying an android device. I've been using android since the G1, I work as an IT manager, I use windows, mac, and ubuntu linux regularly, I've compiled my own roms from aosp...So this is really making me nuts!
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You are not crazy, You can also try
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adb devices
to see if the machine sees the phone when it is turned on, then try
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fastboot devices
to see if it is actually in fastboot mode or not
InGeNeTiCs said:
The entire process worked fine up until trying to get into fastboot mode. Everyone is saying I should see a blue led, but that's not happening, and it doesn't respond to fastboot commands on my mac, and the pc installer doesn't install the drivers. I've tried searching for the driver files, but I'm not having any luck. I don't want an installer, I just want to manually select the windows driver files and force it to install.
Windows 8.1, latest version of flashtool, my device just shows up in device manager as c6833. When I tell it to search for drivers, it doesn't find anything even after having run the driver installer. Is there a website or a thread on xda that has just the driver files for the z ultra rather than a full installer?
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The installer with flashtool is quite good, you can choose which files to use,
Just pick the fastboot, flashmode and Z drivers
gregbradley said:
Not sure what you mean, you have not altered the bootloader, just unlocked it. Also, flashing FTF's do not touch the bootloader Yes, phone off, keep volume up pressed and attach USB cable (Volume down would be for flashmode) I think you have issues with the drivers on a macYou are not crazy, You can also try
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adb devices
to see if the machine sees the phone when it is turned on, then try
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fastboot devices
to see if it is actually in fastboot mode or not
The installer with flashtool is quite good, you can choose which files to use,
Just pick the fastboot, flashmode and Z drivers
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also note that on windows 8.x you have to be in the special boot mode to install unsigned drivers
Just curious did u manage to make ur phone work cuz I got similar problem with recovery(TWRP) it sometimes only show it rest of time it's black screen and in that black screen I can tap on reboot to system or poweroff. It's annoying sometimes cuz I need to flash some important stuff.