Hi, I have a little problem, when ever I want to root my phone using SuperOneClick, but when I try it always says that it's not rooted. It's Android 2.1. I have windows XP. I heard that I have to install some drivers to recotnise my phone. Where could I get the drivers? And can my bootloader be unlocked if I haven't installed a custom rom, kernel or even rooted my phone?
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U must install PC companion (comes with the phone whenever you connect your phone to PC, or u can search the web).
Do I MUST install PC Companion? And what do I have to do with it?
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Use flashtool to root and don't forget to install pc companion and seus....
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munlicar97 said:
Do I MUST install PC Companion? And what do I have to do with it?
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It may be easier to install flashtool, which also comes with usb-drivers, after you've installed flashtool, you have to install the gordon's gate drivers in the driver-folder of flashtool.
PC Companion can be handy if you mess up your phone and you want to start over again, but I could provide you with proper firmware flashable with flashtool too.
You can root your phone using flashtool, and unlock your bootloader too, although that doesn't always work reliably, but you need root to unlock your bootloader and do anything else really.
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hey everyone, i've got a big problem after using WB's 2.3.3 rom with hotfix v005, i can't turn into xrecovery or conenct to flashtool and reinstall it there does anyone know a solution?
Do you know how to get into xrecovery properly and do you know how to get into flash mode for flashtool properly? Tell me your steps and I will see if they match the proper ones.
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well,
getting in xrecovery:
reboot the phone and start pressing the back button at SE logo.
getting into flashtool:
just plug in the USB with debugging in on?
thx
Have you tried using SEUS to install stock then re root
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geordie 34 said:
Have you tried using SEUS to install stock then re root
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im too afraid to do that... my warranty has finished 2 weeks ago and if it wont connect to flashtool after flashing the stock rom then i won't be able to do anything
But if you install stock gb follow the guides in here you will be able to root and get recovery have you tried installing xrecovery.apk and try it that way
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geordie 34 said:
But if you install stock gb follow the guides in here you will be able to root and get recovery have you tried installing xrecovery.apk and try it that way
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hmm, i can't seem to find the apk file anywhere
Put into Google download xrecovery.apk you should find it
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hmm, i can't seem to find the apk file anywhere
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If you cant find it pm me with email address I will try and send you a link
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never mind, i found it
Let me know if it works
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nope, i reinstalled thru the apk but still can't get into it
Uh, to flash using flashtool, click flash, choose the correct firmware and click flash or ok(i forgot). then proceed with the instructions given.
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Uh, to flash using flashtool, click flash, choose the correct firmware and click flash or ok(i forgot). then proceed with the instructions given.
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omfg.... did you atleast read any post? i don't need to flash anything... i need for flashtool to just detect my phone...
Or you can try this: after you have flashed a firmware on your phone, reinstall the drivers (SEUS and PC Companion) then reboot your computer. Once PC rebooted turn on USB debugging and Unknown Sources and open up flashtool, it should work.
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Or you can try this: after you have flashed a firmware on your phone, reinstall the drivers (SEUS and PC Companion) then reboot your computer. Once PC rebooted turn on USB debugging and Unknown Sources and open up flashtool, it should work.
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nvm, it's working now, the update service reinstalled ( i guess ) the drivers thanks for your help guys
Now you can go on a re root
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omfg.... did you atleast read any post? i don't need to flash anything... i need for flashtool to just detect my phone...
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look, you said to flash using flashtool you just turn on debugging mode. i am just correcting you. is there any problems with that?
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too late ... but solution
download and paste spearately chargemon(file) and xrecovery(file). i think both are in tar format. they should have been installed with xrecovery. but, maybe u accidentally deleted them or corrupted them or 3rd-party-apps could have done the corruption. download and paste spearately chargemon(file) and xrecovery(file) to phone's memory (system/bin/PASTE HERE). if the one or more of the files i specified existed already, you should replace them with the downloaded ones as it is possible that they are corrupted.
THIS IS THE WAY TO GET xRECOVERY BACK coz u said u cant boot into recovery.
(NOT THE SOLUTION TO DRIVERS PROBLEM).
Title says it all
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I used SEUS to upgrade to the last one, 4.0.2.A.0.58 isnt showing up on updates yet.
It was rooted at the time and lost root when updated. Doomlords rooter worked to get it back
Anything that needs root at startup does not like this! I had something starting, and force closing continuously until I could disable it and reroot.
I'll be unticking that bugger when 4.0.2.A.0.58 shows up on PC companion.
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I used SEUS to upgrade to the last one, 4.0.2.A.0.58 isnt showing up on updates yet.
It was rooted at the time and lost root when updated. Doomlords rooter worked to get it back
Anything that needs root at startup does not like this! I had something starting, and force closing continuously until I could disable it and reroot.
I'll be unticking that bugger when 4.0.2.A.0.58 shows up on PC companion.
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So I guess its better to update first then root? Thanks
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lol just do which ever one you need to do now!
There was only widget locker asking for root at startup because I don't use that much for CPU or anything. I've only had this a week so not sick of it yet
I m not sure but I failed to update via pc companion
It gave me error that I have modified version installed and it exited the update procedure
I m going to use flashtool and ftf packege no worries
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I m not sure but I failed to update via pc companion
It gave me error that I have modified version installed and it exited the update procedure
I m going to use flashtool and ftf packege no worries
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Following.
Ummm?
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I have my mini pro rooted, I could not update OTA but using PC comp there were no problems, and it was easy to "re-root".
Hi, recently i had to switch to an xp laptop. I downloaded the latest Flashtool and pc companion and a few kernels. Upon trying to flash an ftf, i got an error saying drivers not installed. So i went to the drivers folder and tried to install with the tool. Said installation was complete. I tried to flash the kernel again, gave me the same error about no drivers installed. I then tried to use pc companion and also installed every possible driver in the provided tool. Still get the same error. So what now? I really wanna switch roms.
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Drivers
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Hi, recently i had to switch to an xp laptop. I downloaded the latest Flashtool and pc companion and a few kernels. Upon trying to flash an ftf, i got an error saying drivers not installed. So i went to the drivers folder and tried to install with the tool. Said installation was complete. I tried to flash the kernel again, gave me the same error about no drivers installed. I then tried to use pc companion and also installed every possible driver in the provided tool. Still get the same error. So what now? I really wanna switch roms.
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Did you try to reboot? Remove the driver from device manager, reboot, install drivers, reboot.
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Hi, recently i had to switch to an xp laptop. I downloaded the latest Flashtool and pc companion and a few kernels. Upon trying to flash an ftf, i got an error saying drivers not installed. So i went to the drivers folder and tried to install with the tool. Said installation was complete. I tried to flash the kernel again, gave me the same error about no drivers installed. I then tried to use pc companion and also installed every possible driver in the provided tool. Still get the same error. So what now? I really wanna switch roms.
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Have you tried with flashtool->driver->driver.exe in ft folder ? Along with adb selected?
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You need to choose from the Flashtool-drivers.exe to install "adb" and "flashmode" drivers.
Before connecting to flashtool put your phone in flashmode (power off phone, hold back key and plug in the cable while holdin, gren lite will lid).
Then you will see the cpomputer to insatlling some drivers. After that you'll be ready to go.
Yep, that's one of the first things I did. As for the second suggestion it starts installing the drivers but then my phone phone just turns back on and leaves flash mode. the computer freezes up and i have to reboot it... how can i install the flash drivers manually? The drivers.exe doesn't work, my phone misbehaves like i said above. Thanks so far guys!
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Try it on another PC !
I can't, my main computer is fracked up, so I'm stuck with this craptop...
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So, maybe you can try to preinstall windows :cyclops:
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I can't, my main computer is fracked up, so I'm stuck with this craptop...
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Hmmm... Is xp recognizing your device as unknown device in devices manager? Try if it possible, to install it manual (going to unkonown device, install from cd as say (I do not remember) , and choose the .inf from the SEMC_signed folder in the flashtool drivers.) Are you sure that debugging is enabled?
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Hmmm... Is xp recognizing your device as unknown device in devices manager? Try if it possible, to install it manual (going to unkonown device, install from cd as say (I do not remember) , and choose the .inf from the SEMC_signed folder in the flashtool drivers.) Are you sure that debugging is enabled?
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Xp recognises it as a semc device. Debugging is enabled. I'll try the manual method and get back with the results!
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Xp recognises it as a semc device. Debugging is enabled. I'll try the manual method and get back with the results!
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I may be wrong but what kernel are you using, cm9 roms install phone driver as semc device and then I can't connect to pc either hehe
Maybe I'm wrong, just a suggestion
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I'm on cosmic kernel v3 i believe, on cm7 release 128 or 129. I like the rom and the performance is unparalleled (no offence rom makers!) But i want a bit of cool ice cream sandwich for this summer
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I'm on cosmic kernel v3 i believe, on cm7 release 128 or 129. I like the rom and the performance is unparalleled (no offence rom makers!) But i want a bit of cool ice cream sandwich for this summer
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Try to get into the recovery.
Wipe dalvik and cache partition
Fix permissions
Maybe will help this? Otherwise if it is a kernel issue as the friend wrote, we will try something different Also make sure, pc companion and SEUS are not running (check it through the task manager)
Edit: Which rom and kernel will you use? I'm using the xperia S ICS... it's amazing...
It's driver related i believe, I'll try that regardless... I'm on cm7.2 fxp 128 or 129, can't remember. Using cosmic ui kernel v3 with data extension enabled (or something like that)
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Flash stock 2.3.3 ftf file.
Root
Flash the desired ROM.
The hell dude? I said that I'd like to flash but can't! Flashtool isn't working for me!!
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OK, have you tried differet USB port?
See if there are some Wondows updates pending and install them.
Try to install flashmode driver manually. You will find one in the package here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582554
Okay, major update: the x10 drivers are fine as far as i can tell, however it is the Flashtool driver which is broken despite the drivers installation tool saying installation complete. To further compound the problem, after half a minute of my phone being connected in flash mode, the computer freezes up so only rebooting recovers it. So how can I manually install the drivers without connecting my phone? I've got a copy of the Gordongate folder, what next? Cheers!
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Anybody?
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Maybe your pc HDD has an issue,
Run "chkdsk / r" in a cmd prompt
And press Y when prompted
Just to make sure your drive hasn't gone dirty lol
That will do a disk check at next startup
Also try fully reinstalling flashtool 9
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Hello,
I have made a really big mistake, but...
I have unlocked everything: root, bootloader ( this comes later ), installed new ROM, kernel... But after that there was no SIM, so i resseted bootloader ( locked it ), and now:
I can't enter xrecovery or install any other kernels.
My usb debugging is set off because of the new ROM.
I can't load ROM ( stuck at booting )
Any help how i could reset my phone to full factory station? To original android 2.3.3? Or at least install a kernel with a xRecovery to change ROM?
Thanks for your answers
Repair using pc convention or seus. Your phone will be as new.
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AW: [Q] Bootloop, no xrecovery, bootloader locked
use seus,
pc companion will need a phone thats switched on. install pc companion for drivers.
Greets
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keenofhiphop said:
use seus,
pc companion will need a phone thats switched on. install pc companion for drivers.
Greets
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Pc companion. Click update, then click repair no need switch on phone
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while i install the chainfire3d,the phone suddenly shut down and bootloop,stucked at the sony icon screen and loop again,when i try to connect the usb cable ,the computer cannot detect my phone,HELP ME OUT !
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while i install the chainfire3d,the phone suddenly shut down and bootloop,stucked at the sony icon screen and loop again,when i try to connect the usb cable ,the computer cannot detect my phone,HELP ME OUT !
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Chainfire 3D is incompatible with our phone. Download flashtool and ftf ROM and reflash it, you will be all right.
My device is not detected by my computer so i can't use flashtool
maxld said:
Chainfire 3D is incompatible with our phone. Download flashtool and ftf ROM and reflash it, you will be all right.
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Maybe this chainfire3d driver crash my device ,that makes the phone can't detected while using usb cable?!
Does anyone have an debris file idea,flash the debris file at the sdcard?ok?
alphaprosper12 said:
Maybe this chainfire3d driver crash my device ,that makes the phone can't detected while using usb cable?!
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Switch off the phone first. Then flash ftf via flash mode. Use the hard reset button to switch off phone
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Yod did make a nandroid backup before flashing a driver that says it may render the phone unbootable?
You should beable to entre recovery if you have a nandroid backup, will save doing a full wipe with a FTF
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Switch off the phone first. Then flash ftf via flash mode. Use the hard reset button to switch off phone
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Did u have flashable c6802 ftf?
blueether said:
Yod did make a nandroid backup before flashing a driver that says it may render the phone unbootable?
You should beable to entre recovery if you have a nandroid backup, will save doing a full wipe with a FTF
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I don't have a nandroid backup,but i am very appreciate with that.
alphaprosper12 said:
Did u have flashable c6802 ftf?
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Look around jn the forums. You'll find many
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Thank you for your reply I have restore my phone now.
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Switch off the phone first. Then flash ftf via flash mode. Use the hard reset button to switch off phone
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I also have the same problem. My C6833 is stucked in boot loop after trying to install chainfire 3d. I cant flash it with flashtool because it says that my phone is locked. btw I use the flashtool given by sony. TY please help me with my problem.
I have trouble using Androxyde's. It says "drivers need to be installed on connected device."