Currently running JB with root and cwm. I've been trying to unlock my bootloader, but failing horribly.
I have Windows 8, and the main problem is that I can't boot into fast mode, windows doesn't recognize the USB unit and it immediately disconnects. I tried the fastboot win8 drivers guide on top of this forum, but I'm not sure if it worked due to phone disconnecting, starting, and generally acting like a *****.
What should I do? I'd really like to unlock my bootloader, but I don't even know if I have installed the fastboot drivers
Download the flashtool and install the provide driver and use fastboot package to unlock your bootloader !
Xperia_Fans said:
Download the flashtool and install the provide driver and use fastboot package to unlock your bootloader !
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I'm sorry but how do I do this? Perhaps a link to a guide or something
Dahlmo said:
I'm sorry but how do I do this? Perhaps a link to a guide or something
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Check this thread mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
Did you check this thread also on how to install correctly on windows 8? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2170114
DaRk-L0rD said:
Check this thread mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
Did you check this thread also on how to install correctly on windows 8? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2170114
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Yes, but I'm having trouble doing all of this because my phone is struggling to boot into fastmode / getting recognized by Windows
Did you install pc companion too?
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How to get Fastboot working in Windows 8 with the Xperia S? Somebody already got it working?
I installed PC Companion, Flashtool, Android SDK+adb. Everything works: I can connect through adb. Flashtools works in flashmode.
EXCEPT: fastboot...
Fastboot just won't see any device in Windows 8. How to fix this?
On my other computers/OSes it works without problems.
cognosco said:
How to get Fastboot working in Windows 8 with the Xperia S? Somebody already got it working?
I installed PC Companion, Flashtool, Android SDK+adb. Everything works: I can connect through adb. Flashtools works in flashmode.
EXCEPT: fastboot...
Fastboot just won't see any device in Windows 8. How to fix this?
On my other computers/OSes it works without problems.
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got the same problem on my xperia ray
I had this problem earlier.
Well windows 8 does allow unsigned fastboot drivers to get installed. I'm assuming u r installing drivers from file in flashtool folder.
Follow the procedure in This link to disable driver signatures.
Reboot system after procedure done, then install the fastboot drivers they should work fine.
iamsuperuser said:
I had this problem earlier.
Well windows 8 does allow unsigned fastboot drivers to get installed. I'm assuming u r installing drivers from file in flashtool folder.
Follow the procedure in This link to disable driver signatures.
Reboot system after procedure done, then install the fastboot drivers they should work fine.
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Thnx it worked!
iamsuperuser said:
I had this problem earlier.
Well windows 8 does allow unsigned fastboot drivers to get installed. I'm assuming u r installing drivers from file in flashtool folder.
Follow the procedure in This link to disable driver signatures.
Reboot system after procedure done, then install the fastboot drivers they should work fine.
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Thank you, this method worked!
(Previously I disabled the driver enforcement through the command shell with 2 commands. But apparently that did not work.)
Hi
i tried with the metod above but it didn't work. can you help me? The phone enter in fasboot mode but after 5 seconds exit from it.
Solved: Use usb 2.0 port of your PC.
4lex96 said:
Hi
i tried with the metod above but it didn't work. can you help me? The phone enter in fasboot mode but after 5 seconds exit from it.
Solved: Use usb 2.0 port of your PC.
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if i don't have any usb2.0. How can i do?
4lex96 said:
Solved: Use usb 2.0 port of your PC.
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YOU ARE GOD!!
Was struggling with this for the last 2 months. Just had to plug it in another port! BOOM!!
THanks a ton @4lex96
GH0ST DR0NE said:
YOU ARE GOD!!
Was struggling with this for the last 2 months. Just had to plug it in another port! BOOM!!
THanks a ton @4lex96
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It's a pleasure. If any moderator put this discussion in relief would be better :highfive:
I am trying to unlock bootloader at my xperia sola bug i get stuck at step 13(i am using the official way).I connect my sola to the computer,led becomes green as it should but then pc doesnt ask me for drivers as this step says and i cant go on!Please help!My bootloader can be unlocked and i tried once rooted,with cwm and stock rom and once with everything stock(no root no nothing)
Help me please!Sorry for my bad einglish!
plutonas1 said:
I am trying to unlock bootloader at my xperia sola bug i get stuck at step 13(i am using the official way).I connect my sola to the computer,led becomes green as it should but then pc doesnt ask me for drivers as this step says and i cant go on!Please help!My bootloader can be unlocked and i tried once rooted,with cwm and stock rom and once with everything stock(no root no nothing)
Help me please!Sorry for my bad einglish!
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even if nt askd u could point it
Need Help.I too stuck at this point.
I am trying to unlock my boot locker.I followed the sony official guide. i am stuck at the point were my computer should ask for fastboot driver when i am pluging the usb cable,holding fastboot key(Volume up key) simultaneously.I tried to locate driver manually using device manager utility.But not successful . I dont know how to point the driver manually.
XperiasolaArul said:
I am trying to unlock my boot locker.I followed the sony official guide. i am stuck at the point were my computer should ask for fastboot driver when i am pluging the usb cable,holding fastboot key(Volume up key) simultaneously.I tried to locate driver manually using device manager utility.But not successful . I dont know how to point the driver manually.
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Once you connect your phone via usb and while you are pressing volume up button, on windows go start-> right click on computer->devices manager. Now you should see your device. Right click and install drivers manually from the folder of the drivers you downloaded.
Notice that you have to be fast since and that maybe you will have to repeat this procedure several times since firsts times phone remains on fastboot for really few seconds.
You can also try another way. Download and install latest flashtool. After that go to Computer-> C:/-> Flashtool-> Drivers-> run Flashtool-drivers. Install the drivers for your device.
DaRk-L0rD said:
Once you connect your phone via usb and while you are pressing volume up button, on windows go start-> right click on computer->devices manager. Now you should see your device. Right click and install drivers manually from the folder of the drivers you downloaded.
Notice that you have to be fast since and that maybe you will have to repeat this procedure several times since firsts times phone remains on fastboot for really few seconds.
You can also try another way. Download and install latest flashtool. After that go to Computer-> C:/-> Flashtool-> Drivers-> run Flashtool-drivers. Install the drivers for your device.
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Thank u DaRk-L0rD. Its working fine :good:
I have installed Walkman Experience Elite ROM (4.0.4) and it shows kernel 3.0.8.
The problem is, I can not get into fastboot!
I turn it off, hold Vol+Up and plug in USB, but the blue LED appears only for a couple seconds, then goes off and the phone just continues charging.
I installed Android SDK stuff and I couldnt use it to fastboot CM10 boot.img. I tried Flashtool, AND I installed the drivers.
(Note in case it matters (don't think so): at first I downloaded fastboot drivers alone and installed, but after installing Flashtool those may have been newer drivers, I tried to install them too but it said I already have)
Even after installing the drivers my Xperia U showed no signs of working fastboot, and PC still couldn't recognize it in fastboot.
I had problems installing the drivers, as I found out - because of Windows 8.1, but I got through that.
Another question: Does Xperia U change from ST25a to ST25i depending on kernel/ROM or something? (I have ST25a)
Please help!
I tried to follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447283
But at step 8 it doesn't recognize it as S1 fastboot device.
Why does nobody help? ;(
2Radon said:
Why does nobody help? ;(
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Maybe because the is no answer.
Have you tried the guide in flashtool FAQ?
ChikeD said:
Maybe because the is no answer.
Have you tried the guide in flashtool FAQ?
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flashtool FAQ has guide for windows 8, but it's not working on windows 8.1
ShinChven said:
flashtool FAQ has guide for windows 8, but it's not working on windows 8.1
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windows 8.1 is not developer friendly
Hi there my model no. P765 software ver. = P76520a- IND-XX
my phone is rooted but i dont know my bootloader is unlocked or locked
i have installed recovery with l9 recovery installer app by artas182x Link
can i install any custom rom out here or i have to do something to able to install a CustomROM ?
DeceptiPrime said:
Hi there my model no. P765 software ver. = P76520a- IND-XX
my phone is rooted but i dont know my bootloader is unlocked or locked
i have installed recovery with l9 recovery installer app by artas182x Link
can i install any custom rom out here or i have to do something to able to install a CustomROM ?
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You can try going in s/w upgrade mode, there it'll tell u if bootloader's unlocked or not. If unlocked yes u can install a custom rom or else unlock it first.
YashdSaraf said:
You can try going in s/w upgrade mode, there it'll tell u if bootloader's unlocked or not. If unlocked yes u can install a custom rom or else unlock it first.
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"software upgrade mode" where can i find it ?
DeceptiPrime said:
"software upgrade mode" where can i find it ?
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switch off ur phone and while pressing vol+ button connect usb cable do not leave vol+ button until u see the s/w upgrade mode screen
YashdSaraf said:
switch off ur phone and while pressing vol+ button connect usb cable do not leave vol+ button until u see the s/w upgrade mode screen
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it is stuck on
this message
S/W Upgrade
Please wait
while upgrading...
i have to remove battery and restart it
what should i do ?
Does it show ur bootloader status on left upper side.
Yes remove the battery and usb cable then reinsert the battery and start up ur phone.
Edit: Should look like this
No it does not its coverd with black screen. Ok so it is locked where should i go to unlock it ? I mean in which thread ?
Thank you for your reply.
DeceptiPrime said:
No it does not its coverd with black screen. Ok so it is locked where should i go to unlock it ? I mean in which thread ?
Thank you for your reply.
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http://mnsoft.tk/lg-optimus-l9-p760-p765-p768/ u can do it from this toolkit or from cmahendra's [2in1GUIDE][JB] Unlock Bootloader and FASTER Root L9 Method http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2221102
Edit: If ur goin to use the toolkit u gotta install fastboot drivers first
YashdSaraf said:
http://mnsoft.tk/lg-optimus-l9-p760-p765-p768/ u can do it from this toolkit or from cmahendra's [2in1GUIDE][JB] Unlock Bootloader and FASTER Root L9 Method http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2221102
Edit: If ur goin to use the toolkit u gotta install fastboot drivers first
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toolkit looks easy but im getting error device not found.
what should i do ?
do i have to switch off and again go back toh software upgrade mode and run this ?
DeceptiPrime said:
toolkit looks easy but im getting error device not found.
what should i do ?
do i have to switch off and again go back toh software upgrade mode and run this ?
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Be sure to have drivers installed and USB debugging enabled.
Ilxaot said:
Be sure to have drivers installed and USB debugging enabled.
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just LG drivers or fast boot drivers for toolkit ??
DeceptiPrime said:
just LG drivers or fast boot drivers for toolkit ??
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It'd be best to have both.
i was unable to install drivers of fastboot in windows 8 gonna try my luck in xp sp2
Try installing the drivers properly. Win 8 supports fastboot. Make sure that you have the adb.
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Try installing the drivers properly. Win 8 supports fastboot. Make sure that you have the adb.
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well i tried everything and failed . where do i find adb drivers ?
thanks in advance
DeceptiPrime said:
well i tried everything and failed . where do i find adb drivers ?
thanks in advance
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The device connects in adb as soon as you connect it to the computer. If it's not connecting then you need to go to the device manger and there you'll find "a warning symbol on your device". then you need to right click and update the driver sorftware to the suitable adb driver of your phone.
Once you're successful then your phone will show up as "ADB interface" in the device manager list.
Also make sure to enable USB debugging in Settings->Developer Options. ADB drivers will NOT install without USB Debugging enabled on the device.
I apologize for making this thread again as I misunderstood my device name previously (I thought it's a Play but it's a Ray)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49236873
Is there any way for this device to unlock bootloader without connecting to the pc?
I can access fastboot (the blue light) but my pc doesn't say anything nor the device show up in device manager when connected, Flashtool doesn't detect anything.
Is there a way to install ROM without connecting to the computer, only accessing fastboot?
Thank you.
pinmemo said:
I apologize for making this thread again as I misunderstood my device name previously (I thought it's a Play but it's a Ray)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49236873
Is there any way for this device to unlock bootloader without connecting to the pc?
I can access fastboot (the blue light) but my pc doesn't say anything nor the device show up in device manager when connected, Flashtool doesn't detect anything.
Is there a way to install ROM without connecting to the computer, only accessing fastboot?
Thank you.
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I think there is No..way to unlock BOOTLOADER without connecting to pc..
Do U have fastboot drivers installed ????
If NOT ...then download this, then extract. and replace with that one in sdk (u need
to have Android sdk installed, if not
search google & install) http://
www33.zippyshare.com/v/22861267/
file.html
switch off phone then connect to PC by holding vol up key ur Pc ask for drivers ..
Then go to device manager find ur device right click on it and update driver by using that file which u extract in sdk and select boot loader interface ...Done...
Now do the process of unlocking Bootloader...
iF u don't want to unlock BOOTLOADER then install any custom rom based on ur stock rom via Cwm .....
DastanShaikh said:
I think there is No..way to unlock BOOTLOADER without connecting to pc..
Do U have fastboot drivers installed ????
If NOT ...then download this, then extract. and replace with that one in sdk (u need
to have Android sdk installed, if not
search google & install) http://
www33.zippyshare.com/v/22861267/
file.html
switch off phone then connect to PC by holding vol up key ur Pc ask for drivers ..
Then go to device manager find ur device right click on it and update driver by using that file which u extract in sdk and select boot loader interface ...Done...
Now do the process of unlocking Bootloader...
iF u don't want to unlock BOOTLOADER then install any custom rom based on ur stock rom via Cwm .....
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My phone doesn't ask for any driver at all, much like it has never connected.
How can I install cwm without unlocking bootloader?
thanks mate.
Download XParts from playstore and you'll instal cwm
Sent from my WT19a with Next Gen V8 Rom using Xda App :good:
Membrillo007 said:
Download XParts from playstore and you'll instal cwm
Sent from my WT19a with Next Gen V8 Rom using Xda App :good:
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Next roadblock then, how can I root the phone without a usb cable? I have sdcard and know how to place files there. Is there anyway to work around this??
unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
Isnt it easiest method?
pinmemo said:
Next roadblock then, how can I root the phone without a usb cable? I have sdcard and know how to place files there. Is there anyway to work around this??
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No, that's not possible
I guess you should try reinstalling all drivers from flashtool for all devices, or try installing PC Companion or SEUS. If that's not working, open the windows device manager and uninstall/update the drivers for your phone when it's connected
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
mihahn said:
No, that's not possible
I guess you should try reinstalling all drivers from flashtool for all devices, or try installing PC Companion or SEUS. If that's not working, open the windows device manager and uninstall/update the drivers for your phone when it's connected
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
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thanks i'll try
pinmemo said:
Next roadblock then, how can I root the phone without a usb cable? I have sdcard and know how to place files there. Is there anyway to work around this??
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Use eroot to root ur device easily..but drivers must be installed..
And if u want to root ur device without using computer u should give a try to Framaroot...