So my phone says that there is a update to android 4.0 (4.1.A.0.562) and it tells me to download PC companion to my laptop. When i plug the USB in my xperia ray it does everything that expected, but when it starts to download the software to my device it says "phone has changed operating system that can't be updated"
Is there a way that i can force update my xperia ray or do i have to unlock bootloader and root my phone. I have tried to unlock bootloader but i think it failed because android sdk tools can't download USB drivers.
Wrong section mate. Either use flashtool or SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service)
Sent from my Xperia Ray using xda premium
alemale said:
So my phone says that there is a update to android 4.0 (4.1.A.0.562) and it tells me to download PC companion to my laptop. When i plug the USB in my xperia ray it does everything that expected, but when it starts to download the software to my device it says "phone has changed operating system that can't be updated"
Is there a way that i can force update my xperia ray or do i have to unlock bootloader and root my phone. I have tried to unlock bootloader but i think it failed because android sdk tools can't download USB drivers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If your having trouble download Wotan server and flash a Nordic firmware 2.3.4 then connect to pc companion and update to 4.0.3
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
alemale said:
So my phone says that there is a update to android 4.0 (4.1.A.0.562) and it tells me to download PC companion to my laptop. When i plug the USB in my xperia ray it does everything that expected, but when it starts to download the software to my device it says "phone has changed operating system that can't be updated"
Is there a way that i can force update my xperia ray or do i have to unlock bootloader and root my phone. I have tried to unlock bootloader but i think it failed because android sdk tools can't download USB drivers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
try using flashtool and flashing the ftf files from here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598195
---------- Post added at 03:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:06 PM ----------
use this for unlocking bootloader and other tools and tutorials
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426912
thanks for fast help
thanks for fast help but i found a easy way to fix this. In my case i just locked bootloader and then tried to update xperia ray and it worked. Actually it was pretty hard to find directions how to lock bootloader but anyways main thing is that i finally got my phone upgradet.
And in this case i haven't root my phone, some time ago i tried to unlock bootloader but now i just locked it back, so that was pretty dump problem
[this was the site to help my problem
theandroidsoul.com/guide-how-to-relock-boot-loader-on-xperia-arc]
sorry i'm newbie so i can't give url:s
And sorry for my bad english (I'm from Finland)
alemale said:
thanks for fast help but i found a easy way to fix this. In my case i just locked bootloader and then tried to update xperia ray and it worked. Actually it was pretty hard to find directions how to lock bootloader but anyways main thing is that i finally got my phone upgradet.
And in this case i haven't root my phone, some time ago i tried to unlock bootloader but now i just locked it back, so that was pretty dump problem
[this was the site to help my problem
theandroidsoul.com/guide-how-to-relock-boot-loader-on-xperia-arc]
sorry i'm newbie so i can't give url:s
And sorry for my bad english (I'm from Finland)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i never locked my bootloader i used wotan flashed a nordic firmware then updated with pc companion and had no problem so you dont need to lock bootloader
You can install a ROM, I recommend KA15, it's based from official ICS from Sony. It's pretty nice. I'm using it and I'm very happy with it. The install instruccions are in the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538197
Related
Hi
Today when I connect my Neo V to my pc using usb cable, it shows updates are available on SE PC Companion and I press the update button.
After downloading files and update process, it shows a message that update failed.
I disconnect the cable and now the phone is not booting. It stuck on the following screen. Error picture attached. This is my first Android phone. Pls help me...
try updating your phone by connecting it again to sony ericsson pc companion , it should mostly work , if it fails flash the .ftf file from this thread using flash tool
all details are provided in the thread itself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313445
i updated my neo v yesterday , didnt face any problems tho
Problem slved and Thanks for the support...
Hi
Thanks for ur support...
Tried with pc companion but no use, then I downloaded update service from SE and its worked. Now phone is working fine...
you can allways use wotanserver, just google for it, it´s sometimes the best way to save your phone.
Reboot problem.. HELP!
Hi .. I connected my NEO V to the PC Companion and since there was an update available, I tried to update. But then the update failed and now the phone shows the similar error like yours.. A triangle with an exclamation mark. Does not restart. PLease advise!!
Try to repair via SEUS or PC COMPANION...
arunrv said:
Hi
Thanks for ur support...
Tried with pc companion but no use, then I downloaded update service from SE and its worked. Now phone is working fine...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
arunrv could you exactly tell me what you did to work the phone ?
because i have the same problem as you
I downloaded "update service" software from Sony website.
Download it and after installing, launch the software.
The software will guide you to how to connect your phone. (Initially don't connect your phone)
Software will take care of rest of the process.
Regards,
Arun
arunrv said:
I downloaded "update service" software from Sony website.
Download it and after installing, launch the software.
The software will guide you to how to connect your phone. (Initially don't connect your phone)
Software will take care of rest of the process.
Regards,
Arun
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks it works but a little unstable. because first i tried 2-3 and it gave me an error on both ways (factory settings or just update) by the way i tried many diffrent ways then i tried again with se update service with factory settings and it worked.
I think the problem is root. this version doesnt love root and my phone was rooted. if anybodys phone has root first remove it then update urs phone.
arunrv said:
Hi
Today when I connect my Neo V to my pc using usb cable, it shows updates are available on SE PC Companion and I press the update button.
After downloading files and update process, it shows a message that update failed.
I disconnect the cable and now the phone is not booting. It stuck on the following screen. Error picture attached. This is my first Android phone. Pls help me...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Download firmware ftf file and simply flash it from flashtool.
Or use wotanserver.
Sent from my MT15i using XDA App
I've made a mistake when i locked bootloader while I had inside the phone the repack stock rom that requirs the unlocked bootloader. Now phone doesn't turn on and pc companion doesn't work because when I tray to repair firmware it says that it isn't ready for the installation, try later. I try to unlock again the bootloader with flash tool but the program stops at the words "please attach a turned off phone now". What can I do?
Nolimits87 said:
I've made a mistake when i locked bootloader while I had inside the phone the repack stock rom that requirs the unlocked bootloader. Now phone doesn't turn on and pc companion doesn't work because when I tray to repair firmware it says that it isn't ready for the installation, try later. I try to unlock again the bootloader with flash tool but the program stops at the words "please attach a turned off phone now". What can I do?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try to search first mate. Or read my tutorial down below, some brick repairing link inside.
And what method do you use? The official one?
Sent from my ST18i using XDA App
i used the method for don't lost DRM
Nolimits87 said:
i used the method for don't lost DRM
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
can you see still see the sony ericsson logo? or total 0 display?
when i push the power button the led on the home button turn on for a second then turn off. 0 display
ok problem solved =) i unlocked after 5/6 times the bootloader again with flashtool and the phone turned on. Pc companion doesn't work for repair software. I tryed to install stock rom this afternoon but doesn't work and now it's the same. Someone else has this problem?
sorry for my english
Nolimits87 said:
ok problem solved =) i unlocked after 5/6 times the bootloader again with flashtool and the phone turned on. Pc companion doesn't work for repair software. I tryed to install stock rom this afternoon but doesn't work and now it's the same. Someone else has this problem?
sorry for my english
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The point is, you shouldn't relock if you use test point method. If you relock with some other flashable kernel or some sort, than obviously you made a mistake. Try to flash the ftf from any of the ftf of stock rom available here (sorry i'll post a link after I get into my computer). You can search for it down in this forum.
Sent from my ST18i using XDA App
Post in help thread
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
when i connect my Mobile to PC companion and starts to download the new version and when it finish it tells me that the i go a modified software and it cancel the update...
i have Rooted 4.0.2.0.62 firmware and unlock bootloader that is first...
i got Windows 7 X64, with all connection software are applied (so it is not connection problem)
i have original firmware with customize kernel for rooting and that was done through Flash tool with combined old....etc
anyone faced this problem and can help i would be appreciated.
thx
kmaatouk said:
when i connect my Mobile to PC companion and starts to download the new version and when it finish it tells me that the i go a modified software and it cancel the update...
i have Rooted 4.0.2.0.62 firmware and unlock bootloader that is first...
i got Windows 7 X64, with all connection software are applied (so it is not connection problem)
i have original firmware with customize kernel for rooting and that was done through Flash tool with combined old....etc
anyone faced this problem and can help i would be appreciated.
thx
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Flash stock kernel,update using SONY Update Service if you want to update without locked bootloader or update using PCC if you want to update with Locked Bootloader
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
Stock kernel and lock bootloader.
Hi Guys,
I've been reading how to unlock my ICS Sola but so far I have not been able to do it. I tried to post my question in the development forum but I am new here so I could not post there. I am following this thread by B4nary: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460&page=73
I've already unlocked the bootloader without trouble.
But I can not root the phone
This is what I do. I enable USB debugging, I start the script and then I select Normal. (i tried the special setting without success either)
It tells me to connect my phone via USB, so I do it. It displays that the daemon is not running. Then it displays that the deamon in starting on port 5037.And then it displays that the daemon has started successfully.
And that's it. It never displays anything else. The cursos just keeps blinking no matter how long the shell runs for. Why is that ?
I use Windows 7 , I turn off AVG completely.
If it makes any difference I do not have PC companion installed on my computer.
mkoev said:
Hi Guys,
I've been reading how to unlock my ICS Sola but so far I have not been able to do it. I tried to post my question in the development forum but I am new here so I could not post there. I am following this thread by B4nary: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460&page=73
I've already unlocked the bootloader without trouble.
But I can not root the phone
This is what I do. I enable USB debugging, I start the script and then I select Normal. (i tried the special setting without success either)
It tells me to connect my phone via USB, so I do it. It displays that the daemon is not running. Then it displays that the deamon in starting on port 5037.And then it displays that the daemon has started successfully.
And that's it. It never displays anything else. The cursos just keeps blinking no matter how long the shell runs for. Why is that ?
I use Windows 7 , I turn off AVG completely.
If it makes any difference I do not have PC companion installed on my computer.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Use v 9 any other versions seems not to be working or have low success rate with Sola...
Sent From Xperia Sola White (MT27i)
Rooted Stock ICS
Hit Thanks If I Helped!!
I have tried both version 9 and version 14 without success.
Well I fixed my problem
It was the lack of PC Companion. After I installed it I was able to root my Sola.
I guess I was the only weirdo who did not want to use PC Companion )
Guys, i will root my sola tomorrow, its with stock ICS. Do i need to do something else before using v9?? Or just use it and thats it?
mkoev said:
Well I fixed my problem
It was the lack of PC Companion. After I installed it I was able to root my Sola.
I guess I was the only weirdo who did not want to use PC Companion )
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dat means drivers where not installed...
No wonder was not detecting your device lol
Sent From Xperia Sola White (MT27i)
Rooted Stock ICS
Hit Thanks If I Helped!!
soulhackereborn said:
Dat means drivers where not installed...
No wonder was not detecting your device lol
Sent From Xperia Sola White (MT27i)
Rooted Stock ICS
Hit Thanks If I Helped!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
soulhackereborn, thanks for the info.
Prior to installing PC Companion I was able to access my phone via Windows Explorer and that is why I never thought about drivers. I should have put NOOB in the name of the topic. Sorry about that ! Once again, thanks
mkoev said:
soulhackereborn, thanks for the info.
Prior to installing PC Companion I was able to access my phone via Windows Explorer and that is why I never thought about drivers. I should have put NOOB in the name of the topic. Sorry about that ! Once again, thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1. Hi, do i need to unlock bootloader first, or v9 method works on not unlocked bootloader?
2. If i root my phone, can i make official updates via SUS again? If there are any...
tyuship Suffice
mirost1 said:
1. Hi, do i need to unlock bootloader first, or v9 method works on not unlocked bootloader?
2. If i root my phone, can i make official updates via SUS again? If there are any...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi,
I am not sure if the cell has to have an unlocked bootloader for the rooting tool to work. Mine was unlocked prior to that.
I have not had the chance to do any updates via SUS yet. I can not answer that question either. Sorry. PC Companion says only that I have the latest software updates and that's it. However I was able to use all PC companion apps with my rooted Sola (back up and restore, file manager, etc).
mirost1 said:
1. Hi, do i need to unlock bootloader first, or v9 method works on not unlocked bootloader?
2. If i root my phone, can i make official updates via SUS again? If there are any...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1) No!! No need to unlock bootloader it just works fine with locked bootloader
2) yes but you wil loose root
mkoev said:
Hi,
I am not sure if the cell has to have an unlocked bootloader for the rooting tool to work. Mine was unlocked prior to that.
I have not had the chance to do any updates via SUS yet. I can not answer that question either. Sorry. PC Companion says only that I have the latest software updates and that's it. However I was able to use all PC companion apps with my rooted Sola (back up and restore, file manager, etc).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope it ain't required to unlock your bootloader
First repair then update..
Sent From Xperia Sola White (MT27i)
Rooted Stock ICS
Hit Thanks If I Helped!!
I also try to root my sola. The complete Sunday i try without any success. I have downloaded the tool of Bin4ary in Version 15 and 9 and tried both of them. I am using Windows 8 in 64bit and pc companion is running on my machine. Some People told me to move the files on Desktop but this wasn´t successful, too. I have no idea what to do. When i am running the BAT as Admin and press 1 the tool told me there was no path found. Because i thougth maybe Windows 8 ist the Problem is also tried Windows 7 on another Computer. Of course i activate developer mode on my sola. And i tried both ways in mtp and msc mode.
I realy dont know what i can do to root my phone. Maybe someone has a hint for me...
Root help!
I've tried to root my Xperia Sola, with official ICS, original ROM,nothing changed. I just want to root it, without any other effects. I've tried Binary roots, v9 and v15, but didn't worked any of them. It looks like everything is okay, i have got backup&restore, i see what needed to backed up, i back up, and than the phone reboots. I think everything is okay, there are superuser, and if i want to use for example Lucky patcher, superuser asks me for permission, but after that Lucky Patcher says there are no root access. And any other root-needed program says that. I don't know what"s the problem, should i do anything else to get the root working? THX for help!
I m using xperia sola of FW 6.1.1.B.1.54. Due to bad performance ics in sola I decided to root sola and instal custom rom. First I tried binary recvr methode without unlocking BOOTLOADER.but. I failed bcuz FW. 54 cant follow this methode.to install custom rom one of xda memyber told me I need a unlocked BOOTLOADER.i read. Unlocking tutorial and downloaded flsh tool,fastbootzip evrything.As the fist instruction I connected sola in fastbootmode for install drivers by holding vol up button I cnnctd, a purple led appears and a bloom Sound from windows.suddenly purple changes to orange and no more messages on Windows!! I checked my device manager but thre is no name like "android" (i found a name "android " in device manager list in a video tutorial).I again checked driver installed in flash tool. Everything is okay. I connected again but same result!. I moved to next step, on cmnd box I entered the first keyword and a message came on cmd box 'waiting for device ' ...!!! Wat I do? please friends please help me. Whats the problem ?
Don't Worry!
thejaswynd said:
I m using xperia sola of FW 6.1.1.B.1.54. Due to bad performance ics in sola I decided to root sola and instal custom rom. First I tried binary recvr methode without unlocking BOOTLOADER.but. I failed bcuz FW. 54 cant follow this methode.to install custom rom one of xda memyber told me I need a unlocked BOOTLOADER.i read. Unlocking tutorial and downloaded flsh tool,fastbootzip evrything.As the fist instruction I connected sola in fastbootmode for install drivers by holding vol up button I cnnctd, a purple led appears and a bloom Sound from windows.suddenly purple changes to orange and no more messages on Windows!! I checked my device manager but thre is no name like "android" (i found a name "android " in device manager list in a video tutorial).I again checked driver installed in flash tool. Everything is okay. I connected again but same result!. I moved to next step, on cmnd box I entered the first keyword and a message came on cmd box 'waiting for device ' ...!!! Wat I do? please friends please help me. Whats the problem ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just download and install ADB in your PC and update your drivers in ADB
http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html
This should solve it.
Make sure Tethering is ON in settings> Development
And a short cut is install Sony PC Companion and it will also install drivers for your phone!
This should work !
Good Luck
---------- Post added at 11:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:36 PM ----------
thejaswynd said:
I m using xperia sola of FW 6.1.1.B.1.54. Due to bad performance ics in sola I decided to root sola and instal custom rom. First I tried binary recvr methode without unlocking BOOTLOADER.but. I failed bcuz FW. 54 cant follow this methode.to install custom rom one of xda memyber told me I need a unlocked BOOTLOADER.i read. Unlocking tutorial and downloaded flsh tool,fastbootzip evrything.As the fist instruction I connected sola in fastbootmode for install drivers by holding vol up button I cnnctd, a purple led appears and a bloom Sound from windows.suddenly purple changes to orange and no more messages on Windows!! I checked my device manager but thre is no name like "android" (i found a name "android " in device manager list in a video tutorial).I again checked driver installed in flash tool. Everything is okay. I connected again but same result!. I moved to next step, on cmnd box I entered the first keyword and a message came on cmd box 'waiting for device ' ...!!! Wat I do? please friends please help me. Whats the problem ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Download Site
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Hnk1 said:
Just download and install ADB in your PC and update your drivers in ADB
http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html
This should solve it.
Make sure Tethering is ON in settings> Development
And a short cut is install Sony PC Companion and it will also install drivers for your phone!
This should work !
Good Luck
---------- Post added at 11:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:36 PM ----------
Download Site
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But I already installed PC combanion!.
thejaswynd said:
But I already installed PC combanion!.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then you will need to make sure that PC companion isnot working in the background. You can check it in the taskbar.
Plus install the SDK with its driver if that doesnot work.
Make sure you are running as Administrator.
Hnk1 said:
Then you will need to make sure that PC companion isnot working in the background. You can check it in the taskbar.
Plus install the SDK with its driver if that doesnot work.
Make sure you are running as Administrator.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am going to downlad sdk. but did there ia any other methode to unlock?
thejaswynd said:
But I already installed PC combanion!.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thejaswynd said:
I am going to downlad sdk. but did there ia any other methode to unlock?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
To unlock your bootloader you will need to get that from SONY website only
I mean, SONY will send you a code and then you can unlock your bootloader.
I will send you the link.
OFFICIAL SONY
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
YOUTUBE TUTORIAL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o-wf7lId1M
Flash tool is used for STOCK rom installation and some custom roms support locked bootloader.
however, I used sony official website to unlock my bootloader
Hnk1 said:
To unlock your bootloader you will need to get that from SONY website only
I mean, SONY will send you a code and then you can unlock your bootloader.
I will send you the link.
OFFICIAL SONY
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
YOUTUBE TUTORIAL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o-wf7lId1M
Flash tool is used for STOCK rom installation and some custom roms support locked bootloader.
however, I used sony official website to unlock my bootloader
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I downloaded the sdk (only sdk.zip about 105 MB not whole boundle! is that enough?)but it installs nothing!. again I checked my device manager (screenshot added)the android is still giving warning.how can I fix this? .after I opened flashtool and simply started flashing but an error massage came "error driver need to. be installed. now one thing I confirmed that I need to install driver!!!! but how?
thejaswynd said:
I downloaded the sdk (only sdk.zip about 105 MB not whole boundle! is that enough?)but it installs nothing!. again I checked my device manager (screenshot added)the android is still giving warning.how can I fix this? .after I opened flashtool and simply started flashing but an error massage came "error driver need to. be installed. now one thing I confirmed that I need to install driver!!!! but how?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The SDK i am using is about 420 MB in zip file and goes over 850 MB. So we are using different versions.
Secondly, When you open ADB, it asks you to update tools. There must be UPDATE DRIVERS. Install that and it should work. Make sure you run as administrator. I havenot seen any attachment with your post!
I downloaded it from here. 32 bit . Use according to your motherboard.
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Also, to flash your rom, you must have FTF file of STOCK. And your Sony PC companion shouldnot be running in the background.
I am attaching a file. You can easily tick the drivers you need to install as seen in the image.
You do not need to unlock your bootloader to flash STOCK rom, however, to install most of custom roms, You will need to unlock the bootloader.
More details here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2313638
thejaswynd said:
I downloaded the sdk (only sdk.zip about 105 MB not whole boundle! is that enough?)but it installs nothing!. again I checked my device manager (screenshot added)the android is still giving warning.how can I fix this? .after I opened flashtool and simply started flashing but an error massage came "error driver need to. be installed. now one thing I confirmed that I need to install driver!!!! but how?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I saw your attached thumbnail now.
Well you can not install it from there.
Download SDK and then in that list of things to be installed, INSTALL USB DRIVERS.
Good luck
OP, just read this.
I don't know why you guys make things difficult, he doesn't have to install SDK.
Just follow this tutorial...
http://androidlegend.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-sony-xperia-u-st25i/
I know is for Xperia U but works on Sola too.
Sent from my MT27i using xda premium
---------- Post added at 06:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:30 PM ----------
After that root by Binary's method and flash the ROM, any question, feel free to ask.
Sent from my MT27i using xda premium