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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.
Hello, I can not enter fastboot (or flashboot) mode on Xperia U, I want to unlock bootloader, I got unlock code from sonymobile website, I am following instructions , but I can not get in fastbot mode anyway,
When I turn of the phone, and press volume up and power button simultaneously while plugging phone to laptop, in device manager new unknown fastboot device apair, but for few seconds, I can ot install android_winusb.inf either, it says, that windows could not find any drivers.
Anyway, after few seconds unknown device disrepair and phone goes to charging.
Android version 2.3.7
windows version win7 ultimate sp1 64 bit (may be this is the problem?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...sible+solution+for+fastboot-windows7+problems
I Installed flashtool and flashtool drivers for it and finally entered in fastboot mode
Problem is solved
Funny thing is, that it still not works with Sony's original micro USB cable, but works perfectly with Samsung's cable
Windows treats every USB port independently. So windows has to "install" the driver again for every new USB port used. If you connect the Sony USB cable to the port the Samsung is currently connected to it should also work for the Sony cable.
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I had this problem with fastboot but after a few reboots it worked, hate windows 7 :/
giokiborg said:
I Installed flashtool and flashtool drivers for it and finally entered in fastboot mode
Problem is solved
Funny thing is, that it still not works with Sony's original micro USB cable, but works perfectly with Samsung's cable
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Can you help me how you did it using flash tools?
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..
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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
I am on a Neo, running Super Jelly Bean 7. Today I do something stupid then I want to change the kernel but I now UNABLE TO CONNECT THE PHONE IN FASTBOOT or FLASHMODE
I did try followings"
1) Phone off, press & hold Menu while connecting cable. Led flash blue once, then led off and Sony (text logo) appear
2) Phone off, press & hold Back while connecting cable. Led flash green once, then led off and Sony (text logo) appear
3) Phone off, then power on the phone. Few first seconds when booting, led is purple, then led off and the phone boot normally. When I connect it to my PC, flashtool recognizes it properly (says its a Neo phone). I tried to use flashtool to reboot the phone into fastboot via ABD. The phone reboot but not enter fastboot (screen shows like 1st case)
I also try to switch off phone for few mins, clear system/cache/data... restore the phone from my backup, or even make clean install new custom ROM (from zip file)... but all not work!
In my PC, I reinstall adb/fastboot/flashmode drivers... but seem nothing work
My system:
Xperia Neo - Unlock BL (via Sony site) - Rooted - Super Jelly Bean 7.0 - Shardul Seth PAC 4.1/CM4.1 Kernel from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043906
PC: Windows XP with full drivers for Xperia 2011 installed
Pls help me to identify the problem so that I can flash my phone a again
PS: I did flash ROMs (stock and custom, GB, ICS and JB) many times. And of course, I entered fastboot/flashmode many times.
This is hardware issue... same problem with me tried everything setool2, 4se nothing worked. .. Now your device can be flashed with testpoint if you manufacturing date is below 12w10... Only stock firmware
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Hi Kana
Just to inform you that I have solved the issue but not really sure what is the root cause: Following is steps I make
- New (another) PC
- Another USB cable - Important to make sure good connection between PC and the phone
- Install updated driver from Sony site
- When connecting device to PC, DO NOT use automatic driver install. I manually chose the updated drivers
After that I now can reboot the phone into flashmode/fastboot again
Hope you will overcome your case
Hi there,
yesterday I tried to root my new Tablet Z (16GB, LTE, Model: SGP321, Firmware: 10.4.B.0.569) and it doesn't start since then.
I used an ubuntu live CD for all these tasks because fastboot doesn't work on my win 8.1 and my debian wheezy didn't have the libc-dev needed in its repositories (didn't want to mess with packets that weren't yet integrated into my OS).
What I did:
unlock the bootloader according to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
I followed the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/how-to-root-10-4-b-0-569-t2590781
a few annotations to this:
the firmware rar didn't include a "Recover.zip", so I used the boot.img directly inside the firmware rar
although sony and this CM tutorial use the "-i" parameter of fastboot, I didn't use it because it wasn't used by the tutorial
after I did the "fastboot reboot" step, the device wasn't listed anymore when typing "fastboot devices", which, I think, is okay since the device should restart then.
I think it didn't really restart, because the LED on the side glew red.
I tried to turn on the tablet but it didn't do anything (the LED kept glowing red).
I tried holding vol up and power for a few seconds (until the LED blinked first once and then three times) but the tablet wouldn't do anything except for the LED glowing red. at somepoint, the LED would turn off (I think that happened when I hold vol up and power for more than 10 sec).
I was able to let it glow red again by pressing vol up and power again and release the vol up button before the power button.
I also tried to use the PC companion on my windows machine to repair the tablet but the tablet wasn't even recognized (either using the fastboot-procedure by holding vol up while connecting the tablet nor normal plugging in...)
any ideas what I could do next?
Same Problem!
Hey wullxz!
I have the same problem. Red LED most of the time, and I cannot make ANY USB connection to the PC. The tablet won't show up in the device manager. So obviously cant use flashtool, nor PC companion. Ive tried all this volume up and down button stuff, but simply cannot get it to show up on the computer.. Tried a different USB cable as well.. Same issue. The USB port is definitely not broken. Its brand new..
Have you found any solution ? Or anyone else? Mine just got back from Sony Repair.. they wont fix it cuz they detected that Ive tampered with the original software.... meaning Warranty Lost!
Great!
hi,
i also sent mine to sony for a repair. i wrote that i did a firmware update and the tablet wouldn't boot afterwards.
i didn't try the bootloader-unlock again afterwards.
Help Needed!
Tablet Z with unlocked bootloader and rooted 10.1.C.0.370
My issues occured after a downgrade to 4.1.2.
I CAN:
1) Start my tablet, everything normal...
2) Charge my tablet
3) Go into safe mode
4) Go into fastboot mode (solid BLUE LED)
5) Use the memory card and use root apps (maybe this could help restore?)
I CAN NOT:
1) Get my PC to recognize that a USB device is connected. Neither in Mass Storage mode, Media mode, nor fastboot mode.
- Tried with several cables and computers (this is not a driver issue, since it won't show up at all in device manager)
- Flashtool obvious;y says, no device connected
2) Get in to flashmode: device blinks red for about half a second, then green for half a second, and then LED is off. Nothing recognized via USB on PC
3) Get into recovery mode
4) Update over WIFI (fails because unlocled bootloader I suppose)
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
i think you should open a new thread for your problem because it seems like it's not really similar to my issue.
you should get more/better replies in an own thread.
Oki
wullxz said:
i think you should open a new thread for your problem because it seems like it's not really similar to my issue.
you should get more/better replies in an own thread.
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Oki thnx, will try that!
centinel_x said:
Tablet Z with unlocked bootloader and rooted 10.1.C.0.370
My issues occured after a downgrade to 4.1.2.
I CAN:
1) Start my tablet, everything normal...
2) Charge my tablet
3) Go into safe mode
4) Go into fastboot mode (solid BLUE LED)
5) Use the memory card and use root apps (maybe this could help restore?)
I CAN NOT:
1) Get my PC to recognize that a USB device is connected. Neither in Mass Storage mode, Media mode, nor fastboot mode.
- Tried with several cables and computers (this is not a driver issue, since it won't show up at all in device manager)
- Flashtool obvious;y says, no device connected
2) Get in to flashmode: device blinks red for about half a second, then green for half a second, and then LED is off. Nothing recognized via USB on PC
3) Get into recovery mode
4) Update over WIFI (fails because unlocled bootloader I suppose)
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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let it charge to 100%, check for flashmode drivers installed and then try attaching it to pc only when flashtool asks you to do it.
Rootk1t said:
let it charge to 100%, check for flashmode drivers installed and then try attaching it to pc only when flashtool asks you to do it.
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Hey thanks for your reply... It wont go into flashmode... Theres something fundamentally wrong.. I cant figure out what... I leave it plugged in for 48 hours..but it doesnt really get full.. the most Ill get the orange LED.. like 50%... now its on since about 12 hours.. no LED on at all... strange..
But yea.. no flashmode... Nothing showing up when connecting the USB cable... nothing in device manager..and therefore flashtool sees nothing!
SOLVED
Problem solved! I can't believe it. Two bad(?) USB cables. Bought a new one, charges fine, flashmode fine. Flashed stock ROM.
However the Camera still doesn't work. Maybe the problem of the cable inside which may have come loose!