I've been messing around with my tablet since I rooted it today..
I've made a strange discovery - Starting with the device off, hold volume down, press 5 fingers to the touch screen, and power on. Continue to hold vol. down and your 5 fingers on touch screen. Eventually the screen will brighten as though the os has loaded, but instead it continues to boot - loop.
So my thoughts are, is this a possible lead into an alternate form of recovery?
My advance apologies if this turns out to be a useless glitch in sony software, and I started a Dev thread for nothing, but I'm pretty sure we all want the same things here - hopefully someone finds it useful
Does it really recognize your fingers on the screen or is it just holding the volume down button that is doing it?
Later on I discovered you dontt need the fingers at all, just insome practice runs without them I must have gotten too impatient
ADB works while in this forced bootloop state also
Ok so i booted up with the following:
Holding the volume down throughout boot and powering on.
What i found out was that it booted normally, but one difference i found was that in the corner there was "Safe Mode" written.
I shall continue my investigation. Note that this is on a rooted tablet s.
tjis is not a strange idea because at my asus transformer you enter the stock recovery the same way,the defs flash CWM on top of that recover
I tryed this on my Sony Tablet S NON-ROOTED and i got to the bootloop.
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I tried that (Power + Volume Down) as well on my Xperia Tablet S and I got to the Safe mode as well, but I don't know what does it do!!
I see all my apps under installed app but not available under the app drawer and the tablet is as if it it's been factory reset. no widgets or short cuts on the desktop and most settings reset to it default values. Finally I can reboot normally to normal mode with all my settings, app and modifications in place.
I wish some developers can exploit this and make use of it for future development.
zorbakun said:
I got to the Safe mode as well, but I don't know what does it do!!
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Android's Safe Mode allows a tablet or telephone to boot and minimally load the Android operating system without starting any third-party applications, which is useful for trouble shooting or uninstalling misbehaving applications. Android's Safe Mode is similar to Safe Mode in Microsoft Windows.
zorbakun said:
I tried that (Power + Volume Down) as well on my Xperia Tablet S and I got to the Safe mode as well, but I don't know what does it do!!
I see all my apps under installed app but not available under the app drawer and the tablet is as if it it's been factory reset. no widgets or short cuts on the desktop and most settings reset to it default values. Finally I can reboot normally to normal mode with all my settings, app and modifications in place.
I wish some developers can exploit this and make use of it for future development.
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Try pressing the buttons for 5 seconds, i assume it only works once like APX mode
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andyabc said:
Try pressing the buttons for 5 seconds, i assume it only works once like APX mode
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Accessing the tablet's Safe Mode via the POWER and VOL- buttons works everytime. Similar to accessing the tablet's Recovery Mode, you must continuously press the VOL- button and momentarily press the POWER button to access Safe Mode.
Cat McGowan said:
Accessing the tablet's Safe Mode via the POWER and VOL- buttons works everytime. Similar to accessing the tablet's Recovery Mode, you must continuously press the VOL- button and momentarily press the POWER button to access Safe Mode.
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I was talking about the bootloop thing.
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lol guys, why did you necro this thread?
It was only really relevant back in February when we were desperately trying to find a why that might help us find a way to root the Sony Tablet S.
Mission accomplished :good: (by other means that is.. this ended up being quite the dead-end/after repeat attempts I was even getting hit and miss of either nothing would happen or safe mode)
Logcat
Here's the logcat i took from it being in safe mode.....maybe it's of some use to someone somewhere...somehow...
Cat McGowan said:
Accessing the tablet's Safe Mode via the POWER and VOL- buttons works everytime. Similar to accessing the tablet's Recovery Mode, you must continuously press the VOL- button and momentarily press the POWER button to access Safe Mode.
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Again, i was talking about the bootloop thing.
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Execuse me, are there any ways to recover the soft bricked devices ( Sony Tablet S ) yet ?
And unlock bootloader yet ?
huuhungus said:
Execuse me, are there any ways to recover the soft bricked devices ( Sony Tablet S ) yet ?
And unlock bootloader yet ?
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Just bumped this but all well.
I am talking to Sony about the bootloader but they really don't want too just like a completely different company from Sony mobile which does not allow development.
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andyabc said:
Just bumped this but all well.
I am talking to Sony about the bootloader but they really don't want too just like a completely different company from Sony mobile which does not allow development.
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sony vaio made the sony tablet s so you would have to ask them
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jumper62 said:
sony vaio made the sony tablet s so you would have to ask them
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I am in contact with Sony Support, that would do.
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Use init.d to swap internal = sd card ? Is this possible ?
My tablet is soft-bricked, can go to recovery but can't read system and sd card.
But already install init.d before.
I saw someone has the script that can swap internal memory by sd card.
Is it possible that we use that script to replace completely system by sd card?
So that we can run android on sd card ???
huuhungus said:
My tablet is soft-bricked, can go to recovery but can't read system and sd card.
But already install init.d before.
I saw someone has the script that can swap internal memory by sd card.
Is it possible that we use that script to replace completely system by sd card?
So that we can run android on sd card ???
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I doubt that bootloader will load that.
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Delete
For any users on OS X rather than windows, Fastboot for OS X can be found developer.htc.com/google-io-device.html
"fastboot.exe" will need to be replaced with "fastboot-mac" in terminal
There is no need to download the SE driver mentioned on SE developer page.
What will unlocking the bootloader do?
Its not root, is it?
It will allow for the phone to be flashed with unsigned images. This basically means You get root (as long as somebody makes a firmware image with root access).
If this is "basically root", does it means it allows for uninstalling stock apps if the bootloader is unlocked?
avlopp said:
If this is "basically root", does it means it allows for uninstalling stock apps if the bootloader is unlocked?
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Nope. Just tried it, but dunno if you can use Titanium or sumthing similar to remove stock apps....
avlopp said:
If this is "basically root", does it means it allows for uninstalling stock apps if the bootloader is unlocked?
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it isnt root it mearly enables the ability to get root via flashnig a new firmware and other means that are not yet available on our devices.
IT will take some development to get it working ive tried a few thigns but had no success yet, ive sent a pm to the flashtool creator to try to get him to include the play then we can dump and add root then flashback
What are the chances of cyanogen mod coming to the PLAY? Hope it does!
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All I get when doing this is "waiting for device" what am I doing wrong? Im using windows 7. Does usb debugging have to be enabled? Thanks
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megajosh said:
All I get when doing this is "waiting for device" what am I doing wrong? Im using windows 7. Does usb debugging have to be enabled? Thanks
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Device needs to be powered off, hold the search button when connecting it to USB cable. (blue light will come and stay on - power/sleep button)
This is weird, I have a Canadian xperia play but i can't press the search button to get a blue light. I can press the back button to get a green light but the drivers you provided doesn't work with this xperia play. I cant even connect to fastboot Mac or windows
EDIT: Is there anyway I can help, provide files and such? I did win this xperia play in a contest, so I do wanna know if i can unlock the bootloader.
emann56 said:
This is weird, I have a Canadian xperia play but i can't press the search button to get a blue light. I can press the back button to get a green light but the drivers you provided doesn't work with this xperia play. I cant even connect to fastboot Mac or windows
EDIT: Is there anyway I can help, provide files and such? I did win this xperia play in a contest, so I do wanna know if i can unlock the bootloader.
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When the handset is switched off, connect it to the USB cable while you're holding the search button. That will put the handset in the correct mode (Blue Light)
works every time on my Play.
Step 9 will let you know if you can unlock the bootloader
Laird_Attwood said:
When the handset is switched off, connect it to the USB cable while you're holding the search button. That will put the handset in the correct mode (Blue Light)
works every time on my Play.
Step 9 will let you know if you can unlock the bootloader
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Im trying to tell you this doesnt work.
emann56 said:
Im trying to tell you this doesnt work.
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Is your handset sim locked? Then that would be the reason
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NielDK said:
Is your handset sim locked? Then that would be the reason
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Even a SIM locked device should get to step 9 where you check if you have a bootloader that can be unlocked. All handsets WILL be able to go into the fastboot mode as its used to connect the handset to EMMA (not tried SEUS yet but guess its the same)
maybe just a faulty handset?
When you guys hold the back button and plug in the usb. Do you get a green light or is that just me?
emann56 said:
When you guys hold the back button and plug in the usb. Do you get a green light or is that just me?
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you hold the 'search button'...
Laird_Attwood said:
you hold the 'search button'...
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Like I said when I hold the search button it does nothing. My phone is off, I hold the search button while plugging it (both a mac and a windows to make sure) and both times I get the sony ericsson logo then the battery status. I asked about the back button bc maybe the phones in north america are different and that would be the fastboot mode since that's the only one that worked(lighted up I mean).
Are you sure you're not holding down the search button for to long? holding down the search button is also a way to turn your phone on.
svenk919 said:
Are you sure you're not holding down the search button for to long? holding down the search button is also a way to turn your phone on.
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Search button works when android phone is on but! when its off it does nothing. It can't turn on the phone or boot into fastboot mode. I have a feeling even if you bought a non contract phone(in north america) it's gonna be locked
Dear friends
I tried to change my icons by replacing the framework.res file which put me in bootloop, I had to remove my battery ( by removing the 10 screws on the back) to power off the device then put it in the fastboot to reflash the rom.
my question is there an easier way to deal with the bootloop without removing the battery?? (I hope so)
I think if you press vol up + power and wait till you have 3 vibrations.
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Go to PC companion, update Centre, then fix my phone... Tada, it will restore everything back.
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Use flashtool to flash stock firmware, can be found in development box!
gm007 said:
I think if you press vol up + power and wait till you have 3 vibrations.
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Thank you but it didn't work
idtyu said:
Go to PC companion, update Centre, then fix my phone... Tada, it will restore everything back.
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Thank you but in bootloop the phone is not detected by PC
keunhuvac said:
Use flashtool to flash stock firmware, can be found in development box!
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I need this but my question is How to put the phone in one of the boot modes without the need to remove the battery with this complicated manner??
CAN ANYONE HELP IN THIS ?
It should work,wait till the phone reboot and when you see sony logo quickly press the keys...
First there is 1 vibration then another 3.
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Yea, that should have definitely worked. There are other threads I believe where people had bootloops, and the device has successfully powered down.
I am quoting this directly from dooms "All you need to know thread": http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526866 (which you probably should have read before doing modifications)
while device is power ON
Volume Up + POWER (for 10 seconds) -> resets the battery, its like removing the battery and putting it back in [device will vibrate once]
Volume Up + POWER (for additional 5 seconds, total 15 seconds) -> will power off hard, device will power down [device will vibrate thrice]
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Try to time it when it starts its loop again, I don't see why you should ever have to remove your battery to reset, there hasn't been a problem yet that the key combos haven't solved.
shmoejoe said:
Yea, that should have definitely worked. There are other threads I believe where people had bootloops, and the device has successfully powered down.
I am quoting this directly from dooms "All you need to know thread": http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526866 (which you probably should have read before doing modifications)
Try to time it when it starts its loop again, I don't see why you should ever have to remove your battery to reset, there hasn't been a problem yet that the key combos haven't solved.
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Thank you finally I did it
Bootloop Issues
My phone the Sony Xperia Go... Has a boot-loop problem. it starts up and immediately goes into boot loop, (I lost power during the update because of a broken USB cord). I have tried the volume down button while plugging in the phone into the computer and it connects as an unknown device, but drops out too quickly for windows to find a driver for it. I have tried resetting it by holding the up and off buttons once it has been stuck in boot loop for a while but it wont connect to the computer. Any one else had this problem? how did you fix it?
Hello there,
I'm in a very situation:
- My volume-UP button does nor respond (i changed the button+camera part in the past but no way, it's a worth problem on the MB)
- It happens that I've made a bad update of my rom and it's not booting
- Then I can use power button + volume-down to enter menu and navigate in it but no way to enter recovery !!
Is there a tool or any trick to enter recovery in this situation ?
hope someone knows how to make a miracle
thanks
sambastrakan said:
Hello there,
I'm in a very situation:
- My volume-UP button does nor respond (i changed the button+camera part in the past but no way, it's a worth problem on the MB)
- It happens that I've made a bad update of my rom and it's not booting
- Then I can use power button + volume-down to enter menu and navigate in it but no way to enter recovery !!
Is there a tool or any trick to enter recovery in this situation ?
hope someone knows how to make a miracle
thanks
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I just dealt with the vol up issue. For me the foam pad by the vol up had broken free. The only way to fix this is to replicate the foam pad width, and apply enough pressure to the side of the vol up and down part for button functionality. Its a delicate situation if you go the self repair method. The flex cable replacement method is a limited option due to the limited amount of flex cables (its called the optical enhancement flex cable or something like that). The only other option is a device replacement, followed by a motherboard swap so you keep your old system.
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palmbeach05 said:
I just dealt with the vol up issue. For me the foam pad by the vol up had broken free. The only way to fix this is to replicate the foam pad width, and apply enough pressure to the side of the vol up and down part for button functionality. Its a delicate situation if you go the self repair method. The flex cable replacement method is a limited option due to the limited amount of flex cables (its called the optical enhancement flex cable or something like that). The only other option is a device replacement, followed by a motherboard swap so you keep your old system.
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In my case it's not a foam pad / pressure problem. As I said I already replaced the button part (which comes with the camera (5 bucks in hong-kong)), and yes it wasn't easy to make the replacement. But the problem continued. The strange thing is that I was able to use the vol-up button after clicking a thousand times on vol-up&down. In that case the vol-up button was working fine for a few minutes only. But today even after clicking during half an hour, nothing. It looks like a capacitor problem on the motherboard.
I was hoping for a program able to force the phone to boot in recovery, even thinking it's not possible (we need to choose a menu option to let a program comunicates with the phone).
I think I'm fuc... this time. Moto no more for sure.
sambastrakan said:
I was hoping for a program able to force the phone to boot in recovery
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Oh really?
Code:
adb reboot recovery
ravilov said:
Oh really?
Code:
adb reboot recovery
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I'm stucked in the 1st level menu (where you choose fastboot, recovery, rsd and other stuff), there is no adb access neither fastboot command line at this level.
Oh I see. Sorry, no ideas then.
rom manager app in playstore has a reboot in recovery mode button
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tweetycontrabajo said:
rom manager app in playstore has a reboot in recovery mode button
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Obviously you can't read either, just like me.
i can read. the rom manager app does exactly that, forces to reboot in recovery mode, don't need to be choosing between fastboot or rsd or recovery.
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tweetycontrabajo said:
i can read...
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Clearly you can't. I suggest you reread everything again.
He's stuck in the bootloader, way before the ROM even thinks of loading. What good is an app then?
I'm back in my rom.
After clicking again like crazy on vol-up&down, vol-up button has responded for a few minutes, just 2 or 3 minutes, but it was sufficient to enter recovery via bootloader. ouff !
I'm not going to modify my rom anymore, too dangerous.
Someone knows an app able to modify the calling volume ? It's ok for now but one day I will click vol-down during a call and ... no way to vol-up ! hahaha, crapy motorola (which not allows international warranty) !
thanks
Your story serves as a warning to me.
Never modify the button with Motorola at the bootloader level, too risky. (android level like inside system\ is OK).
To summarize problem that thread-opener had:
- He's stuck at bootloader (screen says unlocked, fastboot, or RDS, recovery, etc...etc)
- can cycle through fastboot, rds, recovery with Vol-down.
- but cannot select (confirm selection) with Volume-up (button software reassigned, or button hardware contact broken, or etc..etc)
====>>> dead-end to way out ! No download mode.
My phone was perfectly fine this morning had no problems until I got out of class and was listening to music while it was plugged up to the car where it rebooted which happens but now I can't get it to stay on 5 seconds without doing a reboot. It also Can not find service and the NFC is freaking out what do I do? I also get system is not responding. I am on the latest version and it has not been rooted.
IAmBrock said:
My phone was perfectly fine this morning had no problems until I got out of class and was listening to music while it was plugged up to the car where it rebooted which happens but now I can't get it to stay on 5 seconds without doing a reboot. It also Can not find service and the NFC is freaking out what do I do? I also get system is not responding. I am on the latest version and it has not been rooted.
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Option 1
open up the microSD slot.
locate the little red button.
Hold it for 3 seconds (this will hard power it off)
Then hold power for 3 seconds to boot up.
success?
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Option 2
Do a factory reset (you'll have to be quick, but after 5.6 times you'll get there)
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Option 3
Plug device into PC, and run PC Companion and do a restore.
That will fix it.
hamdogg said:
Option 1
open up the microSD slot.
locate the little red button.
Hold it for 3 seconds (this will hard power it off)
Then hold power for 3 seconds to boot up.
success?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Option 2
Do a factory reset (you'll have to be quick, but after 5.6 times you'll get there)
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Option 3
Plug device into PC, and run PC Companion and do a restore.
That will fix it.
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I tried option 1 and only works until I turn off the phone again. Will option two or option 3 delete everything off my phone?
IAmBrock said:
I tried option 1 and only works until I turn off the phone again. Will option two or option 3 delete everything off my phone?
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Yes. Both options 2 and 3 will delete all user data. You can make a backup of user data using PC companion. And then restore this at a later date.
But it sounds like the reason for your reboots is a conflict. restoring user data will probably give you the same error.
hamdogg said:
Yes. Both options 2 and 3 will delete all user data. You can make a backup of user data using PC companion. And then restore this at a later date.
But it sounds like the reason for your reboots is a conflict. restoring user data will probably give you the same error.
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Okay thank you hope this fixed the problem even though I do lose everything.
There's Safe Mode for Android too
http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/b...or-tablet-into-safe-mode-for-troubleshooting/
Hold power button until power off dialog comes on
Press and hold Power Off until another dialog asks if you want to boot to safe mode
Boot to safe mode, troubleshoot (likely a recently installed app giving you problems)
jeremy.chan said:
There's Safe Mode for Android too
http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/b...or-tablet-into-safe-mode-for-troubleshooting/
Hold power button until power off dialog comes on
Press and hold Power Off until another dialog asks if you want to boot to safe mode
Boot to safe mode, troubleshoot (likely a recently installed app giving you problems)
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That process doesn't work on xzu, at least not by holding the power button, just redisplays the normal power off menu.
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hamdogg said:
Yes. Both options 2 and 3 will delete all user data. You can make a backup of user data using PC companion. And then restore this at a later date.
But it sounds like the reason for your reboots is a conflict. restoring user data will probably give you the same error.
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I have done the 3 one and it is still doing it. I have not done anything with the phone it is not rooted and I have only downloaded apps from market.
IAmBrock said:
I have done the 3 one and it is still doing it. I have not done anything with the phone it is not rooted and I have only downloaded apps from market.
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So you have plugged it into PC Companion and done a restore?
Then on your device, (Ultra)
go into settings,
then find backup and restore, and then do a factory reset.
That will delete all user data off.
If it still does it then there must be a hardware issue with the Ultra.
You could try flashing an FTF file, but that will only reinstall the OS like you did with the PC companion.
Take it back to the shop and tell them.
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So you have plugged it into PC Companion and done a restore?
Then on your device, (Ultra)
go into settings,
then find backup and restore, and then do a factory reset.
That will delete all user data off.
If it still does it then there must be a hardware issue with the Ultra.
You could try flashing an FTF file, but that will only reinstall the OS like you did with the PC companion.
Take it back to the shop and tell them.
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I bought it online. I don't understand why it would not work I have it for a month or so and never had any problems...
hamdogg said:
So you have plugged it into PC Companion and done a restore?
Then on your device, (Ultra)
go into settings,
then find backup and restore, and then do a factory reset.
That will delete all user data off.
If it still does it then there must be a hardware issue with the Ultra.
You could try flashing an FTF file, but that will only reinstall the OS like you did with the PC companion.
Take it back to the shop and tell them.
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How do I flash ftf file
hamdogg said:
Option 1
open up the microSD slot.
locate the little red button.
Hold it for 3 seconds (this will hard power it off)
Then hold power for 3 seconds to boot up.
success?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Option 2
Do a factory reset (you'll have to be quick, but after 5.6 times you'll get there)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Option 3
Plug device into PC, and run PC Companion and do a restore.
That will fix it.
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Sorry being off topic how to do factory reset as you mentioned in option 2?
I know 2 ways to reset one by pressing red button and second by pressing power and vol+ buttons. And other to factory reset go to settings,and then factory reset.
Is there any other way to do it?
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IAmBrock said:
How do I flash ftf file
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There is a guide to do it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428319
techpal said:
Sorry being off topic how to do factory reset as you mentioned in option 2?
I know 2 ways to reset one by pressing red button and second by pressing power and vol+ buttons. And other to factory reset go to settings,and then factory reset.
Is there any other way to do it?
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There is a guide to do it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428319
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I think he is talking about the one in settings which I can't do because it reboots so fast.
IAmBrock said:
I think he is talking about the one in settings which I can't do because it reboots so fast.
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Oh got it . Thanks
I let my phone die and I am gonna fully charge it… Maybe it will work
SpyderTracks said:
That process doesn't work on xzu, at least not by holding the power button, just redisplays the normal power off menu.
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I just tried it and i booted into safe mode
maybe a little clearer
Press power button until the menu comes up showing Power Off, etc
In THAT menu, long press the Power Off OPTION (not the button again), until another dialog pops up asking if you want to boot into safe mode
jeremy.chan said:
I just tried it and i booted into safe mode
maybe a little clearer
Press power button until the menu comes up showing Power Off, etc
In THAT menu, long press the Power Off OPTION (not the button again), until another dialog pops up asking if you want to boot into safe mode
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You've mentioned that before but doesn't work on mine... What rom are you on?
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SpyderTracks said:
You've mentioned that before but doesn't work on mine... What rom are you on?
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Stock rom, rooted
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Stock rom, rooted
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I am on complete stock, no root. I tried the safe mode boot suggestion and it worked for me. Press the power on/off button on the side of the phone, until the Power off/Airplane mode options appear in the centre of the screen. Press and hold the first on-screen option (Power off), then the safe mode menu appears. I had no idea the menu was there until I tested it. I didn't boot to safe mode, as my phone is working fine, so it was unnecessary for me to do that. The option is definitely there though.
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I am on complete stock, no root. I tried the safe mode boot suggestion and it worked for me. Press the power on/off button on the side of the phone, until the Power off/Airplane mode options appear in the centre of the screen. Press and hold the first on-screen option (Power off), then the safe mode menu appears. I had no idea the menu was there until I tested it. I didn't boot to safe mode, as my phone is working fine, so it was unnecessary for me to do that. The option is definitely there though.
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I already sent my phone back to sony hopefully they can fix it fast.
Hello XDA,
as I am kind of new to the android system, I would really need some help with an old android tablet of mine. Basically I just want to use it for games and stuff like that, maybe Facebook, nothing too intense.
As I somehow managed to forget my Pattern Lock, I'm not able to access it anymore. Although I searched a couple o forums about a hard reset/wipe/factory reset, nothing helped me yet. Just so you know, every possible button combination I found on this lovely Internet did NOT work for me (maybe I'm just doing something wrong, although I don't think so). Whatever I've tried, it just won't go into the recovery section.
I am talking here about the MPMAN 720 Android Tablet. I believe it came pre-installed with Android 2.0 or 2.2 but I'm not sure. I did not brick the device (if this is the correct designation) nor did I apply any custom ROM's or firmware's.
Full details are listed on the following web page: (I could not post the link, as I am a new member). Please go to google.com -> search for: mpman720 and click the first link(should contain mpmaneurope dot com)
Now, as I somehow have some knowledge about IT, I also was much of an iPod Touch user before, where I somehow came familiar to things like Jailbreaking or "Hacking" the device. So I wondered if there is any possibility to maybe wipe the whole tablet by using the computer, maybe to something I believe is called "adb". Although I have absolutely no idea of using "adb" or how to even start/open that specific command line. Oh, and also, very important, unfortunately USB-Debugging is not enabled (100% sure).
If there is any way you could assist me to wipe that horrible tablet and get back to the factory settings I once had I would be very thankful.
Thank you very much in advance and have a great day!
Cheers,
Richard.
Have you tried to reboot the tablet in recovery mode?? I know that evry android device can go in recovery mode by pressing Volume Up the Center button and the power button... keep holding them untill it turns on and when it does release the power button but NOT the other two.... it will eventualli turn on in recovery and there you will have to move using the volume buttons ( to go up and down) and the power button (to select) go down to wipe data/factort reset, select it, go down and select Yes
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After the device is done it will be like as it just went out of the factory... sorry for my english.. i am italian
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Hello,
firstly, thank you for your quick response. Yes, I've tried that, and unfortunately it did not work. I just can't get that sh**** tablet to go into the recovery, no matter what I try. Also, there is an external reset button, which can be pressed using a pen for instance, but that does not do anything. All that the tablet is doing when I press some combinations is either nothing or rebooting. That's all.
Thank you again, hopefully someone can help with an advice.
Cheers,
Richard.
Your welcome.... sorry that i couldn't help you
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hard reset doesn't work
Hi, I also have mpman mp720 tablet with android 2.3.3. 720 mhz armv6 processor
Here's my problem:
i've tapped the reboot shortcut from the quickreboot app and then the tablet didn't start ( when it restarts the mpman logo appears then quickly dissappears .
I've tried to do factory reset : power+ volume up but the same , the logo appears and then dissappears , and the screen remains black with the back & menu led remain turned on
Can you please give me somen solutions?
Is the tablet modified ( rooted, custom rom, custom recovery),?
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leodani said:
Is the tablet modified ( rooted, custom rom, custom recovery),?
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yes the tablet was rooted , but i really don't know what software method i've used( oneclik...something if i remember correctly )
L.E.: also i tried volume up + power + home , released the power and keep the home + volume up more than 30 sec . this time the logo doesn't appear anymore but the led from back and menu remain on . in addition now the screen is full black ( the method tried by me in the first post showed a black screen with a nuance of blue accentuated in the bottom of the screen ( landscape mode with the home button on the right ) )
You just need to hold VOLUME UP button for 10 seconds then you need to press POWER button (but keep pressed VOLUME UP) keep pressed that combination of keys until MPMAN logo shows. Then realise that buttons (don't press any other key) and for 5 seconds you will be in recovery mode.
I tried on mpman mpdc 702 tablet.
I hope i helped and sorry for my language.