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Hi all,
My XPERIA U cannot get into fastboot mode even though I plugged the USB cable with holding down Volume Up Button.
I also tried it with holding down Volume Down Button.
I cannot have the bootloader unlocked.
My XPERIA U says its bootloader is allowed to be unlocked, and it is SIM free.
Please give me an advise to me!!
Thanks!
kantagon said:
Hi all,
My XPERIA U cannot get into fastboot mode even though I plugged the USB cable with holding down Volume Up Button.
I also tried it with holding down Volume Down Button.
I cannot have the bootloader unlocked.
My XPERIA U says its bootloader is allowed to be unlocked, and it is SIM free.
Please give me an advise to me!!
Thanks!
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Same problem here
Anyway I try downloading flashtool and in the driver folder ( inside flashtool folder) there is an installer try install it when there are check box check them all and install
After that fastboot mode should be working
This is the easiest way to install fastboot driver, I think
It works for me
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Just get the flashtool from here:
http://androxyde.github.com/
Install it (make sure you disable your antivirus while downloading).
Open C:\Flashtool\drivers and install the drivers.
Its the easiest way as Theonlyzii mentioned.
Theres workaround in general forum.
You must FAST!
Open device manager first
When you plugged in ur device with fast boot mode there should be a new driver detected on device manager,. Right click and update driver( you must fast before its disappear). After you succesfully install the driver now you can reconnect ur device in fastboot mode.
Hope this help. You might want to search that workaround im talking about for clearer instruction.
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Nah mate...
I had failed. Windows just couldn't find the right drivers from doomlord's thread
Anyway, flashtool is the easiest, and pain free method.
Sent from my ST25i using xda premium
Thanks all!!
Finally I could succeed unlocking the bootloader with the way of installing the driver from flashtool that you advised me!
I was not able to this method on my Windows8 RP PC, and I did not find the reason why I cannot. And I succeeded this on another Windows 7 PC! Thanks to you, I could notice that.
And for you, ankh.red,
I was trying it many times because my Xperia U turn off the blue LED soon(around 3 seconds). But it was always failing detecting any driver after I catch my Xperia U on the Device Manager. Of cource I had a driver from Sony's official page.
I think windows8 will need some change to do this. I have found on web someone who succeeded it on Windows8...
Anyway, I was helped by you! Thank you!! I will search next interesting things on the rooted from now!
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Yeah I have the same problem before... Blue LED 3 sec,
I have to install the fastboot driver ( not the Sony one but the one in fastboot USB folder) before it disappear on devices manager..
Anyway, I glad you're able to unlock your bootloader now .
Happy rooting lol
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I had this problem too before. But i installed flashtool it works!
Elwino2.3 said:
I had this problem too before. But i installed flashtool it works!
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Im glad to help
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I think my problem was something on windows8. I want to find it out because I go abroad to study soon and I bring only windows8...
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Dont wanna start another thread so im just going ask here:
1. Why the speaker is so quite or is it just me?!
2. How can i root without unlocking bootloader since i dont wanna loose drm files( did they even important?! )
3. If there be some forum just for xperia U/P or we need to post in this ection....
P.S. previousely iv had xperia x8 so im new with this xperia, and sorry if this questions are already answered....
1. Enable xLoud in Settings>Sound
2. Not yet possible. I believe DRM is some protection given to music files bought legally. I think you might not be able to play such files (correct me if I'm wrong)
3. Not yet. Many have requested mods. No seperate sections
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any other source for flashtool? those hosting sites are testing my patience. download to around 40MB then suddenly transfers get to zero then have to repeat. others let wait endlessly.
jtdc said:
any other source for flashtool? those hosting sites are testing my patience. download to around 40MB then suddenly transfers get to zero then have to repeat. others let wait endlessly.
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It will be old version but works
Go to filestube.com than search flashtool and in left pan from options of files sharing site select mediafire here you go http://www.mediafire.com/?5htqv01u4vci91q
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thank you sir. perhaps someone can upload the latest one to a more useful temporary upload site, like yousendit perhaps? i am trying that older version though... i just need it for the drivers due to the fastboot won't activate the driver search and the XperiaU just continues to charge instead of remaining in fastboot.
jtdc said:
thank you sir. perhaps someone can upload the latest one to a more useful temporary upload site, like yousendit perhaps? i am trying that older version though... i just need it for the drivers due to the fastboot won't activate the driver search and the XperiaU just continues to charge instead of remaining in fastboot.
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Hey drivers will be in the folder of flashtool isntall from that definitely it will work because I use this version only there are minor updates
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yep, the drivers within the older version did work
Theonlyzii said:
Same problem here
Anyway I try downloading flashtool and in the driver folder ( inside flashtool folder) there is an installer try install it when there are check box check them all and install
After that fastboot mode should be working
This is the easiest way to install fastboot driver, I think
It works for me
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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little help needed
can i use this flashtool method on stock ics?
wen i will install drivers from flashtool folder should my phone be connected or not??
if yes den in which mode?
Utkarsh-ezzo said:
little help needed
can i use this flashtool method on stock ics?
wen i will install drivers from flashtool folder should my phone be connected or not??
if yes den in which mode?
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Yes you can use on stock ics and drivers can be installed without phone connection
Sent from my ST25i using Tapatalk 2
For Windows 8 users. The drivers cannot be installed because of the driver signature enforcement.
This is how to disable it.
First, press win + I to launch the charm bar, and click Change PC Settings at the bottom.
Then, go to General, and scroll to the bottom of the page, click Restart Now button under Advanced Startup section.
The computer reboots to a startup menu, in which click Troubleshoot.
And click Advanced Options at next screen.
Choose Startup Settings next And click Restart button.
The computer reboots and prompts another menu to choose. One of the items is to Disable driver signature enforcement. Press number 7 or F7 to continue booting to Windows 8 with digital sign enforcement disabled.
Hope that helps
Hello every one
Thanks to all dev on XDA for hard work to make our lives better by making our phones better
This is actually the thread of developer SPAWK who let me continue it further
A bit thanks to him who showed such a spirit
Detailed procedure for resolving a soft brick
Prerequisites
1.latest flashtool
http://ul.to/bzb0xb81
2. Xperia U ICS ftf
http://d-h.st/FUM
Nordic firmware uploaded by devstaff (6.1.b.1.54)
Xperia P ICS ftf
http://d-h.st/baN
(.75)
Xperia GO ICS ftf
http://go.apeboys.org/dl/ST27i_6.1.1.B.1.54_CE.ftf
Xperia SOLA ICS ftf
http://d-h.st/432
Generic world version
3. windows pc or laptop , in windows xp u may need to have pc companion
and other phone drivers installed
4. Usb cable
5. patience nd a working brain download both the things
1. after downloading of flashtool install it in c
drive of ur pc
2. copy that ftf file (of ur phone model ONLY)
and and paste it in c\flashtool\ firmwares
( delete everything rest from that firmware
folder... it should have only ur pasted ftf file)
3. go to c/flashtool/drivers and install drivers
for ur xperia
Also install fastboot and flashtool drivers from same place
4. now here comes the main part
switch off ur phone and let it b disconnected
from pc
5. click on flashtool click on thunder
icon click on flashmode select The ftf file
click on exclude TA ( if it is present)
and click on NO FINAL VERIFICATION ( always
present)
6. click on start/flash flashtool will
show preparing files flashtool will now ask u to
connect ur phone
7. keep the phone off press
the volume down button ( keep it pressed, dun
leave it) and connect it to the usb
8. u will see
green led bar on ur xperia when it is
connected to usb and process of flashing will
start once start u can leave the volume down
button
9.let it complete to 100% flashtool
will now show " please disconnect and start ur
device " just disconnect it and start ur device
NOTE - when u try to flash first time using this procedure... It may be failed because when u connect device in flashmode/fastboot Windows installs drivers
DUN WORRY.. Just give it a second try
GOOD LUCK
Picture tutorial coming
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drsanket_xperia_u said:
I sincerely appreciate ur efforts and thnks for ur spawk rom...
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Thank you man I share all what i Know in this mobile experiance
i know we have moderator on forum and if moderator don't speak about my post (thread ) I let It :laugh:
Carry on buddy
Hoping for more
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I have posted this tut after personal experiance after flash my sony u with .54 firme i have locked phone and sony don't need to restor becaus "error 2003 this phone have unoficial firmware pleas contact sony support "
just flashed this files XperiaU_ICS-4.0.4.ftf link are on forum just folow 1# thread
and after flash attached files ( xperia u st25i relock bootloader
then if you need update your device from sony ALL ARE OK AND NO ERROR 2003 and can update normaly
for any one reply here with this tut is on forum i know but i am not flash my phone for unlock my boot loader is after flashing ROM .54 my device gonne locked and have dark bouton with turne phone off and unclikable one with use device
i flashed originale ST25i 4.0.4-1.0.1 and atacched files I know this can help any one
Dude make a video post on YouTube. Make ppl subscribe you
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an idiot who will walk farther away than sitting intellectual
french version
un idiot qui marche va plus loins qu'un intellectuelle assis
The first post was really offensive, that guy could have just corrected the errors instead of being though and rude
Please spawk continue your efforts and I want to personally apologize for what that guy said, you are a real contributor
karim-ps said:
The first post was really offensive, that guy could have just corrected the errors instead of being though and rude
Please spawk continue your efforts and I want to personally apologize for what that guy said, you are a real contributor
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thnaks man dont't panic i continue contribut by help from experiance this is a goal for what this forul is here and android is an open source project = share knowledg now if any one have problem with my post just clic on link from my SIG and see my work and number of download have pm from moderator with dev and with cool peer need my help or give him help now some user are offencive is him problem i dont see him and i dont learen him is so simple thanks karim for the support :good::good::good:
Hi all... I can't understand the 3rd point. Please can anyone elaborate it for me...
Regards, Draco...
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maazdraco said:
Hi all... I can't understand the 3rd point. Please can anyone elaborate it for me...
Regards, Draco...
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you need all driver installed on ur pc ( fastboot driver adb driver and pc compagnion for update after unsoftbrick )
Sorry sir but can you please tell me how to install them...? Regards, Draco.
Edit: I am not coming from a soft brick... I just wanted to flash an ics ftf.
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maazdraco said:
Sorry sir but can you please tell me how to install them...? Regards, Draco.
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and for sony companion from www sony ....
spawk said:
and for sony companion from www sony ....
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Sorry but didn't understand a thing..
Do I have to extract the rar in the drivers folder?
PS: I am not coming from a soft brick.
I just wanted to flash the ftf. What drivers do I need to flash the ftf...?
Very sorry and thanks again...
Sent from my ST25i using Tapatalk 2
maazdraco said:
Sorry but didn't understand a thing..
Do I have to extract the rar in the drivers folder?
PS: I am not coming from a soft brick.
I just wanted to flash the ftf. What drivers do I need to flash the ftf...?
Very sorry and thanks again...
Sent from my ST25i using Tapatalk 2
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just power off your phone and put usb with volum + for connection on fastboot mode when you are on fastboot mode if you dont have a driver just dezip attached rar and when windows ask you for driver clic on istall from local directory and point to this extracted rar when is installed put your ftf file and repeat steep power off phone and put usb with volum + ( led are on blue color ) here in faastboot folder wehave fastboot is commande windows on folder clic on Shift + right clic on mouse and clic open windows commande propr here
and tape
fastboot flash boot ftr
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spawk said:
just power off your phone and put usb with volum + for connection on fastboot mode when you are on fastboot mode if you dont have a driver just dezip attached rar and when windows ask you for driver clic on istall from local directory and point to this extracted rar when is installed put your ftf file and repeat steep power off phone and put usb with volum + ( led are on blue color ) here in faastboot folder wehave fastboot is commande windows on folder clic on Shift + right clic on mouse and clic open windows commande propr here
and tape
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Thank You very much....
But... Didn't understand a thing.
Sorry, not your fault. Just its that I'm a noob... I am not coming from a soft brick and I just wanted to flash the ftf. Do I need all this?..
Sorry to annoy, disturb and spam...
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maazdraco said:
Thank You very much....
But... Didn't understand a thing.
Sorry, not your fault. Just its that I'm a noob... I am not coming from a soft brick and I just wanted to flash the ftf. Do I need all this?..
Sorry to annoy, disturb and spam...
Sent from my ST25i using Tapatalk 2
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need this just power off your phone and put usb with volum + for connection on fastboot mode when you are on fastboot mode if you dont have a driver just dezip attached rar and when windows ask you for driver clic on istall from local directory and point to this extracted rar when is installed put your ftf file and repeat steep power off phone and put usb with volum + ( led are on blue color ) here in faastboot folder wehave fastboot is commande windows on folder clic on Shift + right clic on mouse and clic open windows commande propr here
and tape ( copie past from previous )
Awsm
Very helpful. It saved my xU. Thank you guy :good:
HEy yesterday i tried to root my friend's xperia neoV.....
But when i connect it in fastboot my pc doesn't detect it...Tried drivers from sdk still no luck...
Tried drivers from flash tool no luck.......
Please help...
Thanks in advance..
Dont need fastbooot to root your devices..fastboot is method to flash kernel
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
abhinavthms said:
HEy yesterday i tried to root my friend's xperia neoV.....
But when i connect it in fastboot my pc doesn't detect it...Tried drivers from sdk still no luck...
Tried drivers from flash tool no luck.......
Please help...
Thanks in advance..
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Hey There!
if u wanna root..
u need to
Get required files and connect phone with USB Debugging switched "on"...
then open the rooting application on comp and select respective options..
if u wanna unlock ur bootloader u hav to get ur phone's drivers.
Get flashtool http://androxyde.github.com/
and all easy steps frm there
if u still dint understand ... ask what to do and dont select some random option as it may brick ur device.....
Please hit 'thanks' if i helped!!
No i meant i want to unlock my bootloader and root my device......:silly:
I just can't get the drivers to detect the phone in fastboot to my system....
BTW i tried this on both windows 8 and 7....Still the phone is shown as an unknown device in the device manager....Some body help.....
Currently downloading the flashtool hope it helps.....
abhinavthms said:
No i meant i want to unlock my bootloader and root my device......:silly:
I just can't get the drivers to detect the phone in fastboot to my system....
BTW i tried this on both windows 8 and 7....Still the phone is shown as an unknown device in the device manager....Some body help.....
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Read this thread ! Might be helpful http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
Sent from my Xperia NeoV using xda premium
Well I saw that thread earlier and that's how I figured that I can do it from Sony website .........
But I'm unable to use the drivers from the sdk to do the job....
I can't risk using the method using the test point because it's not mine but its my friend's phone.....
And I have no early experience handling xperia devices.....
Sent from a teeny little device....
abhinavthms said:
Well I saw that thread earlier and that's how I figured that I can do it from Sony website .........
But I'm unable to use the drivers from the sdk to do the job....
I can't risk using the method using the test point because it's not mine but its my friend's phone.....
And I have no early experience handling xperia devices.....
Sent from a teeny little device....
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Code:
1. Download Unlock Bl.rar (http://www63.zippyshare.com/v/52880303/file.html)
2. Extract it
3. You’ll see Unlock BL folder
4. Now Extract fastboot.rar
5. You’ll get fastboot folder
6. Get the unlock bootloader key from Sony Website ( http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions )
7. Follow only the instruction on how to get the unlock key
8. Once you get the unlock key let’s continue
9. Connect your device in fastboot mode (Hold search button and connect to computer)
If you ask to install driver and then just extract downloadinf.zip in Unlock BL folder and
Point to android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android Boot loader Interface-file
10. But it should not asked to !
11. Go to fastboot folder that you just extract and hold shift and press right click and select start command windows here
12. Enter fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version, and verify that you get a response back (for example "0.3"). This means your phone is
connected properly
13. Enter fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY (Replace KEY with the code that you receive from the sony website )(the unlock code)!
14. Wait till finish you’re done!
Download flashtool... Install it... Go to install dictionary > driver > install exe which present in this folder...
And u get driver easily...
Try.. It definitely work
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Can someone please upload the drivers because I'm unable to install the flash tool from.its site says that the installer file is corrupted.....
Somebody please post because my friend is very eager to get his phone rooted ...
Sent from TigerSense.....,
abhinavthms said:
Well I saw that thread earlier and that's how I figured that I can do it from Sony website .........
But I'm unable to use the drivers from the sdk to do the job....
I can't risk using the method using the test point because it's not mine but its my friend's phone.....
And I have no early experience handling xperia devices.....
Sent from a teeny little device....
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Why you mess and struggle with your friends phone then, can he dont do it?
Later he blaim it on you if something goes wrong.
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Press Thanks If You Like My Work/Advice !!!
Pandemic said:
Why you mess and struggle with your friends phone then, can he dont do it?
Later he blaim it on you if something goes wrong.
:::[ Pandemic Quote.:: Im The Godfather Of St Octane TF Packs !!
Press Thanks If You Like My Work/Advice !!!
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I'll handle that....just get me the drivers.........
He just keeps annoying me..
Sent from TigerSense.....
easiest way to unlock bootloader in neo v...
see this thread: -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40561401
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
Greetings!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265805
i think i just ruined my phone
i made a huge mistake, i have mistakenly installed the zip file provided by the good man above on the link
the first instruction was to FLASH KERNEL PROVIDED FROM ZIP
and i INSTALLED it USING CWM
i guess FLASH and INSTALL does not mean the same thing. i am sorry, i am a newbie
please help me fix my phone
i am stuck at the SONY logo, it keeps flashing and flashing it
i connected it to my PC to attempt repair using PC Companion, my PC did not detect anything
I am trying to boot to recovery, but i do not know the keys to press
i searched for it but, nothing works for me
PLEASE HELP ME
PLEASE
I have a sony ericsson xperia neo v mt11i
i have successfully rooted it
i have also successfuly installed the Clockworkmod
Idk about your phone, but 'til you are waitinh search for your phone/ download mode. Check if you have this. It solved my problem like yours
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please explain
Zahovay said:
Idk about your phone, but 'til you are waitinh search for your phone/ download mode. Check if you have this. It solved my problem like yours
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
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can you please explain it, step by step,
because im a newbie, i just studied this rooting and custom ROM things in two days
i think its not enuf huh.
thanks for the suggestion
Download mode can be achieved by first
power off your device
Try a combo of power and one of the volume buttons
When the buttons light up keep holding till you see a yellow triangle
From there plug into your PC
Then attempt to "flash" back to a working ROM with your PC
For my device(s) download mode is found by using the #1 button on the hard keyboard and the power button at the same time (epic 4G) and for my (my touch 3G) other device it can be found by pressing volume up and the power button.
For your device try the following Google search, just replace the bit between the "<>" with the name of your device and it should pull up a solution by page two of the Google search
"how to"+"download mode"+<name-of-device> similar:XDA
oh and the issue you're having is called a "boot loop" and is usually fixable by going back to stock and re-rooting after.
Sent from either my SPH-D700 or myTouch3Gs
Debian Kit/QEMU Linux Install guide for all android devices that I'm writing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240397
Now have working Installers for ARM Java 7 JDK + Maptools + jMonkey
what the above poster saying is applicable to samsung phone... no yellow warning sign on sony phone.... what we call is flash mode.. power button+volume down.. but as ur xperia is older model it could be a power+back button... check whether ur phone is compatible with flash tool by Androxyde and Bin4ry... search and you need ur phones firmware as ftf format....
s-X-s said:
what the above poster saying is applicable to samsung phone... no yellow warning sign on sony phone.... what we call is flash mode.. power button+volume down.. but as ur xperia is older model it could be a power+back button... check whether ur phone is compatible with flash tool by Androxyde and Bin4ry... search and you need ur phones firmware as ftf format....
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sad to say but it does not boot to recovery or anything,
it just shows the sony logo over and over again
i downloaded the flashtool, already in my pc
currently downloading the ftf files- i guess this is the "stock" build, or ROM
a while ago i tried it with the flashtool but
the flashtool says device disconected everytime the SONY logo disappears
is there any possibility that my phone will be back?
thank you
AND another thing!!
i installed the CWM with my BootLoader Locked
Next time post in your device section and if its a question in Q &A section...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1276
its appears to be a soft brick.... i havent seen/used Xperia Neo b4.. just looked @ pic.. i think 4 ur device it will be power +back button for flash mode and soft reset.... check ur device forum for more details... if i'm correct... press and hold power button +back button until u get one vibrate and let go.. then flash the ftf using flash tool.. usually ftf file are of stock firmware
s-X-s said:
Next time post in your device section and if its a question in Q &A section...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1276
its appears to be a soft brick.... i havent seen/used Xperia Neo b4.. just looked @ pic.. i think 4 ur device it will be power +back button for flash mode and soft reset.... check ur device forum for more details... if i'm correct... press and hold power button +back button until u get one vibrate and let go.. then flash the ftf using flash tool.. usually ftf file are of stock firmware
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thank you, but sadly again it doesnt boot
i guess i lost my ROM and drivers
PC companion cant even detenct my device, even the flashtool too.
it just charging when i connect it to my PC
and has this battery image with a single blue bar, no animation whatsoever
do you recommend sending it to the SONY service centers??
i did this things only this time because the one year warranty already expired
thank you again, for your help
just a theory
i think my problem here is that, i lost my ROM together with the usb driver
because even flashtool cant detect/read it.
emperorrafael said:
just a theory
i think my problem here is that, i lost my ROM together with the usb driver
because even flashtool cant detect/read it.
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Hi, Do not panic. I faced a similar problem today, and the best solution for it is using FLASHTOOL to flash the stock .ftf firmware.
From the sticky threads, download the stock ICS firmware for the phone. Also read up on how to use the flashtool.
Try and follow the solution given in the below thread, hit THANKS if it helps!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2402421
ameyk85 said:
Hi, Do not panic. I faced a similar problem today, and the best solution for it is using FLASHTOOL to flash the stock .ftf firmware.
From the sticky threads, download the stock ICS firmware for the phone. Also read up on how to use the flashtool.
Try and follow the solution given in the below thread, hit THANKS if it helps!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2402421
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thank you for your guide, but i decided to go ahead and restore my phone completely using sony software updater
and i will root my phone again, and start from scratch
just a bit scared, but
lessons are learned when you commit mistakes, no?
thankyou again and
be safe
emperorrafael said:
Greetings!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265805
i think i just ruined my phone
i made a huge mistake, i have mistakenly installed the zip file provided by the good man above on the link
the first instruction was to FLASH KERNEL PROVIDED FROM ZIP
and i INSTALLED it USING CWM
i guess FLASH and INSTALL does not mean the same thing. i am sorry, i am a newbie
please help me fix my phone
i am stuck at the SONY logo, it keeps flashing and flashing it
i connected it to my PC to attempt repair using PC Companion, my PC did not detect anything
I am trying to boot to recovery, but i do not know the keys to press
i searched for it but, nothing works for me
PLEASE HELP ME
PLEASE
I have a sony ericsson xperia neo v mt11i
i have successfully rooted it
i have also successfuly installed the Clockworkmod
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i just want you all to know that my xperia neo v is now fixed
i used the SONY SOFTWARE UPDATER
it restored my phone to stock ICS4.0.5 and Build 4.1.B.597
i am very happy now that i revived my phnoe
TO ALL THE PEOPLE HERE THAT GAVE THEIR PRECIOUS TIMES JUST TO HELP ME,
I KNOW THAT I CAN ONLY THANK YOU FOR THIS.
BUT I AM REALLY GRATEFUL THAT THERE ARE STILL PERSONS AS GOOD AS YOU ALL ARE
i will dedicate my spare times reading forums,threads, learning how to PROPERLY install
custom ROMS
so that i can also help the others in need[superhero!!!]
THANK YOU ALL AGAIN
and BE SAFE
Hello and good morning!
I know this shouldn't have been my first post and i'm most likely to break a forum's rule but i really need help.
First of all, I have to tell that I'm a complete noob in "rooting" and "unlocking bootloader" etc.
Yesterday, as i was following Dewanshu93's guide for Rooting/Unlocking Bootloader/Nandroid Backup//CWM/Flashtool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/p-development/starters-guide-help-newbies-flashtool-t2107775), fastbooting my Xperia P to unlock bootloader was a total disaster. At first everything was ok. The phone was connected and Windows started installing some driver called "S1 Fastboot" (something like that) but it failed. Since then, every single try i make to fastboot ends to my Xperia P being charged.
Battery was up to 55%.
I am using JB 4.1.2,
Build Number is 6.2.A.1.100 ( followed DoomLoRD's guide to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/p-development/p-doomlord-easy-rooting-toolkit-v17-t2335992
Phone is rooted using the guide listed above
Bootloader CAN be unlocked
I have installed Android SDK
I searched the forums for a while but didn't find anything to count on. Hope you guys can help me or give me an alternative.
Sorry for the inconvenience
spercK said:
Hello and good morning!
I know this shouldn't have been my first post and i'm most likely to break a forum's rule but i really need help.
First of all, I have to tell that I'm a complete noob in "rooting" and "unlocking bootloader" etc.
Yesterday, as i was following Dewanshu93's guide for Rooting/Unlocking Bootloader/Nandroid Backup//CWM/Flashtool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/p-development/starters-guide-help-newbies-flashtool-t2107775), fastbooting my Xperia P to unlock bootloader was a total disaster. At first everything was ok. The phone was connected and Windows started installing some driver called "S1 Fastboot" (something like that) but it failed. Since then, every single try i make to fastboot ends to my Xperia P being charged.
Battery was up to 55%.
I am using JB 4.1.2,
Build Number is 6.2.A.1.100 ( followed DoomLoRD's guide to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/p-development/p-doomlord-easy-rooting-toolkit-v17-t2335992
Phone is rooted using the guide listed above
Bootloader CAN be unlocked
I have installed Android SDK
I searched the forums for a while but didn't find anything to count on. Hope you guys can help me or give me an alternative.
Sorry for the inconvenience
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In your Flashtool folder. Then open drivers and run the file inside.
check all needed drivers (xperia p / fastboot / flashtoo(at the bottom of the list)
then it should work.
if you have more problems then upload flashtool log.
spercK said:
Hello and good morning!
I know this shouldn't have been my first post and i'm most likely to break a forum's rule but i really need help.
First of all, I have to tell that I'm a complete noob in "rooting" and "unlocking bootloader" etc.
Yesterday, as i was following Dewanshu93's guide for Rooting/Unlocking Bootloader/Nandroid Backup//CWM/Flashtool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/p-development/starters-guide-help-newbies-flashtool-t2107775), fastbooting my Xperia P to unlock bootloader was a total disaster. At first everything was ok. The phone was connected and Windows started installing some driver called "S1 Fastboot" (something like that) but it failed. Since then, every single try i make to fastboot ends to my Xperia P being charged.
Battery was up to 55%.
I am using JB 4.1.2,
Build Number is 6.2.A.1.100 ( followed DoomLoRD's guide to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/p-development/p-doomlord-easy-rooting-toolkit-v17-t2335992
Phone is rooted using the guide listed above
Bootloader CAN be unlocked
I have installed Android SDK
I searched the forums for a while but didn't find anything to count on. Hope you guys can help me or give me an alternative.
Sorry for the inconvenience
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Install ALL drivers from flashtool(atleast p/u/sola/go, fastboot+flashtool drivers) as suggested above. Also I read somewhere that fastboot doesn't works in USB 3.0 port, so try with USB 2.0
Cheers,
AJ
Hamza Murad said:
In your Flashtool folder. Then open drivers and run the file inside.
check all needed drivers (xperia p / fastboot / flashtoo(at the bottom of the list)
then it should work.
if you have more problems then upload flashtool log.
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I have downloaded and installed Emma from the official website (developer*sonymobile*com) because the links in the guide are dead.
In dewanshu93's guide says there should be a C:/Flastool folder but there isn't.
Please excuse my lack of knowledge. I'm trying to learn
spercK said:
I have downloaded and installed Emma from the official website (developer*sonymobile*com) because the links in the guide are dead.
In dewanshu93's guide says there should be a C:/Flastool folder but there isn't.
Please excuse my lack of knowledge. I'm trying to learn
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Download the last flashtool version Here http://www.flashtool.net/
Make sure you have usb debugging ON. (tick box in developers settings)
Kzeran said:
Download the last flashtool version Here
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Thanks man! I have downloaded and installed requested drivers! Guide says to " Download the flashtool firmware file (.ftf) from Xperia P android Development Section and place it in C:/Flashtool/firmware " but i can't find that file anywhere on the site. Sorry for being a pain in the butt guys.. :/
spercK said:
Thanks man! I have downloaded and installed requested drivers! Guide says to " Download the flashtool firmware file (.ftf) from Xperia P android Development Section and place it in C:/Flashtool/firmware " but i can't find that file anywhere on the site. Sorry for being a pain in the butt guys.. :/
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Here you can download stock modified .ftf .
Please click thanx if i help you .
Kzeran said:
Here you can download stock modified .ftf .
Please click thanx if i help you .
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You didn't give me the link bro lol
spercK said:
Thanks man! I have downloaded and installed requested drivers! Guide says to " Download the flashtool firmware file (.ftf) from Xperia P android Development Section and place it in C:/Flashtool/firmware " but i can't find that file anywhere on the site. Sorry for being a pain in the butt guys.. :/
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What exactly are you trying to do?
ChikeD said:
What exactly are you trying to do?
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I am trying to unlock all my phone's features. I read pros and cons of rooting/unlocking bootloader and thought i should do it. What i'm exactly trying to do right now is to follow step-by-step a guide i found at the forum. It says I need to download a file i can't find. The file - according to the guide, is somewhere in the XDA forums.
spercK said:
I am trying to unlock all my phone's features. I read pros and cons of rooting/unlocking bootloader and thought i should do it. What i'm exactly trying to do right now is to follow step-by-step a guide i found at the forum. It says I need to download a file i can't find. The file - according to the guide, is somewhere in the XDA forums.
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You only need to unlock bootloader if you want to install custom kernels, To use DooMLorRD's easy rooting kit you don't need to unlock bootloader.
And there is no need for no file what so ever.
Before you continue, try to connect the phone at flash mode(volume down while connecting to USB) and fastboot mode(volume up), the phone must be turned off of course.
Open flash tool while you do it, flash mode should stay connected for about 45 seconds, fastboot im not sure but I think it's indefinately.
Unless you can have flashmode stay connected for more than few seconds, do not root or unlock your bootloader, this is the key for recovery, and you don't want to mess up with your phone unless you are sure you can recover.
ChikeD said:
You only need to unlock bootloader if you want to install custom kernels, To use DooMLorRD's easy rooting kit you don't need to unlock bootloader.
And there is no need for no file what so ever.
Before you continue, try to connect the phone at flash mode(volume down while connecting to USB) and fastboot mode(volume up), the phone must be turned off of course.
Open flash tool while you do it, flash mode should stay connected for about 45 seconds, fastboot im not sure but I think it's indefinately.
Unless you can have flashmode stay connected for more than few seconds, do not root or unlock your bootloader, this is the key for recovery, and you don't want to mess up with your phone unless you are sure you can recover.
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I actually need to download a .ftf file because my xperia P won't show in "device" category in flashtool.
PS: Flashmode failed with error "device disconnected" even though i didn't disconnect the device or stop holding volume down.
PS2: I have already unlocked my bootloader. I want to install kernels to exted battery life and improve overall performance
spercK said:
I actually need to download a .ftf file because my xperia P won't show in "device" category in flashtool.
PS: Flashmode failed with error "device disconnected" even though i didn't disconnect the device or stop holding volume down.
PS2: I have already unlocked my bootloader. I want to install kernels to exted battery life and improve overall performance
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I will say it once again and no more, if you brick your phone ehich will happen sooner or later you will regrate it dearly if you don't have flash mode functional.
Did you install flash and fastboot mode drivers that come with flashtool?
Which OS are you using?
There is no need to continue holding down volume down key, only while connecting, it won't help keeping it in flash mode once established.
ChikeD said:
I will say it once again and no more, if you brick your phone ehich will happen sooner or later you will regrate it dearly if you don't have flash mode functional.
Did you install flash and fastboot mode drivers that come with flashtool?
Which OS are you using?
There is no need to continue holding down volume down key, only while connecting, it won't help keeping it in flash mode once established.
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First of all, thanks for your patience. I am using Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. Also, i have installed Fastboot, Flashmode, and Xperia P/U/Sola drivers from flashtool as suggested. When i connect my device to flashtool as "Flash Mode" it seems to be properly working and expects me to flash it. I suppose that the file i am desperately looking and i can't find is to flash my Xperia P.. Guide says to put that file in C:/Flashtool/Firmware. The only file that's already in that folder is "X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf". I don't doubt the guide's decency and as i can assume from the comments below it is a great guide.
You don't neet any file to unlock your bootloader, just go to Sony's site, get your unlock code, click the BLU button in flashtool and follow the instructions.