Hello Experts,
I was trying to upgrade my xperia u to jelly bean via cm10. This is my first attempt on this and i hope i have bricked it.
This is the current status of my phone:
Phone Not Booting ! When i press power button, only vibrates once and never boots up.
Followed few older threads on this and tried with flashtool, phone connects in flash mode but flashing any ftf never succeeds. Error flashing. aborted everytime.
The last step i did before the phone went dead was : fastboot flash boot boot.img with FXP236-cm-10-20130910-UNOFFICIAL-urushi build.
The phone is rooted/bootloader unlocked(followed the steps from sony site)/Clockwordmod installed
This is the page which tempted me to go for the upgrade : androidlegend's "Update Xperia U ST25i to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean via Cyanogenmod 10"
Please please help me on this.
Yo you flashed the wrong cm for your device. The one you flashed is meant for another device the one you flashed is for XPERIA RAY
EDIT: The more I think of it, the more I think you hard bricked.
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@itzvicky
Have you flashed the file you are trying to flash before on the same PC?
I suggest you start repair with PC Companion, then when download is finished and it ask to connect in flash mode built the formware FTF with flashtool, and see if that fails as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
ChikeD said:
@itzvicky
Have you flashed the file you are trying to flash before on the same PC?
I suggest you start repair with PC Companion, then when download is finished and it ask to connect in flash mode built the formware FTF with flashtool, and see if that fails as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
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To add on can you post the log?
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You can access to CWM?
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Sorry, if you flashed the wrong kernel for your device there's a good chance you're hard bricked... But always try a stock ftf
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AndroidNoob69 said:
Yo you flashed the wrong cm for your device. The one you flashed is meant for another device the one you flashed is for XPERIA RAY
EDIT: The more I think of it, the more I think you hard bricked.
Sent from my HONAMI THEMED Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 2
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O M G ! is there a way to recover or it s all gone
ChikeD said:
@itzvicky
Have you flashed the file you are trying to flash before on the same PC?
I suggest you start repair with PC Companion, then when download is finished and it ask to connect in flash mode built the formware FTF with flashtool, and see if that fails as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
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PC Companion is not recognizing the device and SONY UPDATE Service does not have xperia u anymore in the list of phones
all i have is the flashtool recognizing the device in flash mode but ultimately flashing any ftf fails with error flashing. aborted
itzvicky said:
PC Companion is not recognizing the device and SONY UPDATE Service does not have xperia u anymore in the list of phones
all i have is the flashtool recognizing the device in flash mode but ultimately flashing any ftf fails with error flashing. aborted
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I asked specific question for a reason, so please answer it.
Also if you have used PC Companion with your phone before there is no need for it to recogniise it or even be connected to begin repair.
And Xperia U is definately showing in SUS but you cannot use it because it would not even begin downloading for unlocked bootloader.
ChikeD said:
I asked specific question for a reason, so please answer it.
Also if you have used PC Companion with your phone before there is no need for it to recogniise it or even be connected to begin repair.
And Xperia U is definately showing in SUS but you cannot use it because it would not even begin downloading for unlocked bootloader.
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apologies @ChikeD if i have misunderstood you.
I couldn't understand your question "Have you flashed the file you are trying to flash before on the same PC?"
I suggest you start repair with PC Companion, then when download is finished and it ask to connect in flash mode built the formware FTF with flashtool, and see if that fails as well. => I tried repair with pc companion, once after step 2 to prepare computer for repair process it asks to select the phone and then it asks to connect the phone by pressing volume down, at this point it is not recognizing the phone being connected. I could see the RED LED Light blinking when connected to pc but not detecting
wierdly, once i saw my phone getting detected by sony pc companion saying Your sony xperia u (st25i) is connected but before i click that it got disconnected again.
itzvicky said:
apologies @ChikeD if i have misunderstood you.
I couldn't understand your question "Have you flashed the file you are trying to flash before on the same PC?"
I suggest you start repair with PC Companion, then when download is finished and it ask to connect in flash mode built the formware FTF with flashtool, and see if that fails as well. => I tried repair with pc companion, once after step 2 to prepare computer for repair process it asks to select the phone and then it asks to connect the phone by pressing volume down, at this point it is not recognizing the phone being connected. I could see the RED LED Light blinking when connected to pc but not detecting
wierdly, once i saw my phone getting detected by sony pc companion saying Your sony xperia u (st25i) is connected but before i click that it got disconnected again.
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PC Companion won't flash unlocked bootloader, but you have the files now, follow the guids to buil your own FTF and try flash it with flashtool.
ChikeD said:
PC Companion won't flash unlocked bootloader, but you have the files now, follow the guids to buil your own FTF and try flash it with flashtool.
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Just curious won't it download the files once after the device gets connected ? that's what i could see from the pictures in the guides to prepare ftf from sony update service. Where the files would be in case of a pc companion
itzvicky said:
Just curious won't it download the files once after the device gets connected ? that's what i could see from the pictures in the guides to prepare ftf from sony update service. Where the files would be in case of a pc companion
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Same exact place
ChikeD said:
Same exact place
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sorry i could find any sin files at C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Sony PC Companion
itzvicky said:
sorry i could find any sin files at C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Sony PC Companion
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sin file?
Read the guid of your chice and follow the instructions.
ChikeD said:
sin file?
Read the guid of your chice and follow the instructions.
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I could not get the files downloaded anyways as the phone is not getting detected via pc companion... any other help ? all i have now is the red led glowing when connected to laptop.
Just, flash stock with flashtool?
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itzvicky said:
I could not get the files downloaded anyways as the phone is not getting detected via pc companion... any other help ? all i have now is the red led glowing when connected to laptop.
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Take out the baterry for few minutes and put it back in, open flashtool, and while it is open, hold the volume down key and connect to the USB cable. leave it connected for a minute, then copy the log and post it or save the log and attach the log file to your next post.
When you repaired with PC Companion did it ask you to power off the phone and connect it while holding the colume down ket?
Copy the next line: C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
Click the windows button, psate it and press enter, does a window open with 3-4 files beginning with "FILE_" near the top of the list?
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manudo said:
Just, flash stock with flashtool?
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He can't "Just flash" because it's failing
ChikeD said:
Take out the baterry for few minutes and put it back in, open flashtool, and while it is open, hold the volume down key and connect to the USB cable. leave it connected for a minute, then copy the log and post it or save the log and attach the log file to your next post.
When you repaired with PC Companion did it ask you to power off the phone and connect it while holding the colume down ket?
Copy the next line: C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs
Click the windows button, psate it and press enter, does a window open with 3-4 files beginning with "FILE_" near the top of the list?
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He can't "Just flash" because it's failing
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Couldn't he flash any rom with command line method?
macci10 said:
Couldn't he flash any rom with command line method?
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Comand line how?
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Hi guys, I have a st17i bricked phone, it won't boot, when I connect it to usb it is recognized as mpc and not msc, so it can't enter in flashmode. Can someone help me here? Thanks in advance
Have you unlocked bootloader or something? How did you bricked your phone, I need more informations..
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tenea said:
Hi guys, I have a st17i bricked phone, it won't boot, when I connect it to usb it is recognized as mpc and not msc, so it can't enter in flashmode. Can someone help me here? Thanks in advance
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Are you reffering to MTP?
What you you done before getting this issue?
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Thanks for responses, frankly I don't know what happend to it, it came to me already broken, trying to flash but it won't enter it in msc mode (@ puppet13th: yes, I was reffering to mtp), and I don't know how to switch to msc because it doesn't boot. Thanks a lot for your help
Is there a way to switch it to msc with adb push or something? Anyone can help me?
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Enter flashmode for flashtool
Hey....i don't think you need to switch it to MSC mode for flashing.... did you try to enter flashmode by holding "Volume down" button while inserting the USB cable into the phone ? Are you trying to flash it via Flashtool ( it is the easiest way ) ?
crazy_4_and1 said:
Hey....i don't think you need to switch it to MSC mode for flashing.... did you try to enter flashmode by holding "Volume down" button while inserting the USB cable into the phone ? Are you trying to flash it via Flashtool ( it is the easiest way ) ?
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Yes, I tried to flash it with flashtool, but it won't recognize the phone, holding volume down while inserting usb, and the mini led light up orange, so... what else can I do? .. thanks
Did You switch the phone off before that?
Procedure is:
1) Switch off the phone (remove battery if needed)
2) Press "volume down" and hold
3) Put he USB cable in.
Do You see driver installation dialog running in windows? wait until it finishes.
4) Start the flashtool
5) Flash the ROM.
Yes, I did exactly the same, but it doesn't install the drivers
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Then You need to install either Sony PC companion or form the Sony develeoper site the proper drivers.
Sony PC Companion You find here
Pc companion will install all the SE xperia drivers You need.
tenea said:
Yes, I did exactly the same, but it doesn't install the drivers
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You have drivers in Flashtool folder under : \flashtool\drivers install them , and accept all of the installation requests by Windows . Or install official drivers from Sony or from Google's SDK source .
:Flash a new kernel via FASTBOOT and install a rom or reflash the firmware with wotan client that worked for me
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zariin said:
Did You switch the phone off before that?
Procedure is:
1) Switch off the phone (remove battery if needed)
2) Press "volume down" and hold
3) Put he USB cable in.
Do You see driver installation dialog running in windows? wait until it finishes.
4) Start the flashtool
5) Flash the ROM.
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I did it like this: connect phone in fastboot mode, then i installed the drivers manually when this is not working plug out your phone install PDA net on your computer, connect your phone in fast boot mode and the program will install the drivers
Sorry for my bad english
when you plug in your usb while holding volume down key the led should be green not orange.
green led means the phone is in flashmode.
Hi Guys i have this same problem whith my Xperia Active, when i on the tell its only vibrate.... i flashing this phone whith flashtool and new fw but still bricked , please help me!!
remove battery and put it again .... thn try to enter flashmode ... thn flash whatever you want.
prateek_gemini said:
remove battery and put it again .... thn try to enter flashmode ... thn flash whatever you want.
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hi this not help ,any idea?
This may help you 90%... just try it
I also have bricked up my Xperia Neo V
I tried many tools but no one helped.....
Finally I got back my bricked phone back by doing following things....
download all the needed things you need to update phone with wotan X tool unlock, you will need
1. X_Unlock_Tool_Setup_Wotan
2. WotanClient
3. USBFlashDriver
you can get all these from wotan website.
also create an account on wotan website. NO NEED TO BUY ANY CREDITS
install all above mentioned tools.
then run X UNLOCK TOOL
then follow on screen instructions untill you get an error that you don't have sufficient credits.
NOTE THAT NOW YOUR PHONE HAS GOT A SIM LOCK CERTIFICATE FROM THIS TOOL. BUT THE POSITIVE ASPECT IS THAT YOU CAN NOW FLASH ANY ftf FILE USING FLASH TOOL. SIM LOCK WILL BE REMOVED AFTER THE WHOLE PROCESS.
now flash the desired firmware on your phone.
power up your phone
if it power ups successfully, then your phone will not detect your SIM card.
finally use S1 tool to remove SIM LOCK CERTIFICATE.
CLICK THANKS IF IT WORKS
BEST OF LUCK
Same issue
I am using an Unlocked Bootloader Xperia Ray and it got bricked when I tried to flash in Cyanogen mod 7 for Xperia Ray...
Now I am trying to flash stock roms using Flashtool but it is requiring me to be in Flasmode which obviously I can't do it. I have done the steps but it wont recognize my phone.
I am also trying to figure how to flash a kernel but every kernel that I download comes in an *.img format but FLASH TOOLs require FTF file to flash the kernel.. how can I do it?
spoinkyness said:
I am using an Unlocked Bootloader Xperia Ray and it got bricked when I tried to flash in Cyanogen mod 7 for Xperia Ray...
Now I am trying to flash stock roms using Flashtool but it is requiring me to be in Flasmode which obviously I can't do it. I have done the steps but it wont recognize my phone.
I am also trying to figure how to flash a kernel but every kernel that I download comes in an *.img format but FLASH TOOLs require FTF file to flash the kernel.. how can I do it?
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Use fastboot mode instead of flashtool mode in flashtool
pikpok said:
Use fastboot mode instead of flashtool mode in flashtool
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Do i have to change the file name of the kernels to boot.img to make it run in fast boot?
Hi, first of all, sorry about my english. I think it's terrible.
I have a SE WT19 stuck on FXP bootloop.
I had installed a custom kernel, but i guess i did something wrong.
At first, my cellphone is on bootloop (in some custom ROMs) or just on black screen.
So, i tried to flash a new kernel with flashtool, or a stock Rom with PCCompanion, but my device is not recognized by Windows 7.
Also is not recognized by Linux, or Mac.
The kernel that bricked my LWW was wt19i-live-rage2.7-kernel-for-fxp-cm7.
There is something possible to bring it alive again?
Ever uninstall and install all drivers and tried in another pc, aways shows the same message.
"One of the USB devices attached to this computer is not working properly, and Windows does not recognize it. For assistance in solving this problem, click this message." :crying: :crying:
rsmaster said:
Hi, first of all, sorry about my english. I think it's terrible.
I have a SE WT19 stuck on FXP bootloop.
I had installed a custom kernel, but i guess i did something wrong.
At first, my cellphone is on bootloop (in some custom ROMs) or just on black screen.
So, i tried to flash a new kernel with flashtool, or a stock Rom with PCCompanion, but my device is not recognized by Windows 7.
Also is not recognized by Linux, or Mac.
The kernel that bricked my LWW was wt19i-live-rage2.7-kernel-for-fxp-cm7.
There is something possible to bring it alive again?
Ever uninstall and install all drivers and tried in another pc, aways shows the same message.
"One of the USB devices attached to this computer is not working properly, and Windows does not recognize it. For assistance in solving this problem, click this message." :crying: :crying:
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First of all its not bricked..there are several information missing.Is your phone rooted & boot loader unlocked?With which rom did u try FXP kernel?Chech if u have the latest flashtool installed. Then go to driver folder & download the latest drivers. Connect ur phone in fastboot mode it should install the necessary drivers
saqib nazm said:
First of all its not bricked..there are several information missing.Is your phone rooted & boot loader unlocked?With which rom did u try FXP kernel?Chech if u have the latest flashtool installed. Then go to driver folder & download the latest drivers. Connect ur phone in fastboot mode it should install the necessary drivers
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My phone was rooted and unlooked bootloader. I tried ALL CM7/9/10 roms posted in the xda development forum. I have the latest flashtool installed, also the latest drivers. When I connect my phone in fastboot or in flash mode, nothing happens,, cause my pc (and flashtool) do not recognize the device.
Okay but what happens when u connect ur phone to pc while pressing vol up button(without running flashtool)?does the blue led show & pc doesn't recognize it?if yes then go to device manager on my computer & see whats the problem with ur device,try installing it from there.Another question,can u get into CWM?
saqib nazm said:
Okay but what happens when u connect ur phone to pc while pressing vol up button(without running flashtool)?does the blue led show & pc doesn't recognize it?if yes then go to device manager on my computer & see whats the problem with ur device,try installing it from there.Another question,can u get into CWM?
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When I press Up, turns on the blue led.
When I press Down, turns on the green led.
Device Manager displays: Unknow Device, and say I'm using the latest drivers, and something about Code 43 wrong.
I can get into CWM.
Nice then ur phone is perfectly okay :good:
just try another pc
or
unistall all related to ur device(flashtool,drivers,android sdk,pc companion,google usb) & reinstall.If that even don't work I suggest u to do a fresh install of windows.
See if it's a problem with the USB port. Are other devices connected to that port recognized? Some of the USB ports in the old PC at my home keep showing that message whatever I connect to it
saqib nazm said:
Nice then ur phone is perfectly okay :good:
just try another pc
or
unistall all related to ur device(flashtool,drivers,android sdk,pc companion,google usb) & reinstall.If that even don't work I suggest u to do a fresh install of windows.
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Thnks..
I'll try it :fingers-crossed:
havocgb said:
See if it's a problem with the USB port. Are other devices connected to that port recognized? Some of the USB ports in the old PC at my home keep showing that message whatever I connect to it
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The other device connected works fine...
Might be the phone's micro USB port is faulty???
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rsmaster said:
When I press Up, turns on the blue led.
When I press Down, turns on the green led.
Device Manager displays: Unknow Device, and say I'm using the latest drivers, and something about Code 43 wrong.
I can get into CWM.
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The phone doesn't seem to be bricked. Try using Flashtool on another computer. Make sure you do have those fastboot drivers(when you first connect your phone to Flashtool in fastboot mode, Flashtool gives you a notification that drivers need to be installed for the device. I confirm that the ones provided in C:\Flashtool\drivers work for LWW )
(Always make sure the kernel is compatible with the ROM you're trying to flash)
Start with the stock kernel(the one provided inside the CM7/CM9 zip - boot.img). Then flash the relevant ROM and see what happens. Once that works fine, start tinkering with various kernels out there.
Don't worry, it's just a soft brick
I haven't bricked my WT19 yet but I did soft brick my former X8 and Someone else's Galaxy something...
What I can advise you do is flash the whole stock .ftf ROM from Sony, just search for the 4.1.B.0.587 firmware, flash it and start from scratch.
About your pc not recognizing your phone: how then did you flash the kernel?? Do have the Sony PC Companion installed on your machine? I have it just for the driveers, I know Flashtool comes with them but I rather have the offiicial somethimes... I think MediaGo also comes with them.
Anyhow, I hope you can get your phone working. Let us know how it went
gouthamthemostwanted said:
Might be the phone's micro USB port is faulty???
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Micro USB port works fine too.
Hi guys,
All tests done.
Other pc, or OS, do not recognize my device.
Tried another notebook, tried another windows version, another Linux and MacOS, nothing works!!
So, this process of kernel change could cause some hardware damage?
I really can't change the kernel in cwm recovery?
Just to recall, I can change the battery, got the phone in fasboot/flash mode, got CWM working, install new ROM but, or finish with bootloop or with black screen.
fragas16 said:
I haven't bricked my WT19 yet but I did soft brick my former X8 and Someone else's Galaxy something...
What I can advise you do is flash the whole stock .ftf ROM from Sony, just search for the 4.1.B.0.587 firmware, flash it and start from scratch.
About your pc not recognizing your phone: how then did you flash the kernel?? Do have the Sony PC Companion installed on your machine? I have it just for the driveers, I know Flashtool comes with them but I rather have the offiicial somethimes... I think MediaGo also comes with them.
Anyhow, I hope you can get your phone working. Let us know how it went
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-About your pc not recognizing your phone: how then did you flash the kernel??
-My pc recognized until the latest kernel. After the new kernel, my problems begun.
I have PC Companion installed in my machine. Don't recognizes too.
One more time, sorry about the english mistakes.
I just speak portuguese^^
But I'm trying some comunication!!!
Format your Computer
Then to go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799786 .... Next go to download PC SUS service update last version.... then install ... install too PC companic.... Next Installl flashtools next install Drivers on the folder Drivers Flashtoools.....
Next go to SUS service UPDATE and select your model device. then click Next.... |THENn Conect your device on modo flash modo...... Thennnnnn not go next step... Go oper Flastools and try flash file .tft Stock ROM.
I Have A SE LWW and i do the downgrafe to GB and then i root it...after that i go to PC Companion And I Do The Update That It Said...After That...I Lose My Root...I Have GB And Now Doesn't Appear The ICS Update....Can Anyone Help Me With This??? :crying::crying::crying::crying:
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I Have A SE LWW and i do the downgrafe to GB and then i root it...after that i go to PC Companion And I Do The Update That It Said...After That...I Lose My Root...I Have GB And Now Doesn't Appear The ICS Update....Can Anyone Help Me With This??? :crying::crying::crying::crying:
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just flash stock ftf of ICS 4.1.B.0.587 then get rooted. There are quite a lots of guide & links where you can get help from. In general & Q& A Threads
Are you connecting it to a USB 3.0?
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IronBlossom said:
Are you connecting it to a USB 3.0?
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saqib nazm said:
just flash stock ftf of ICS 4.1.B.0.587 then get rooted. There are quite a lots of guide & links where you can get help from. In general & Q& A Threads
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can u help me with links?
Hì Guys,
I'm a new member.
Yesterday, i've deleted all folders and files into "SD Card" folder, that, for ICS, it is the System folder (so don't the external SD).
Now, my PC can't read my device, the Camera isn't running, some settings are Force Closing, i can't install custom ROMs and i can't root my device.
How can i solve my problem ? Thanx u
[ Sorry for my bad english, but i'm Italian ]
Fedex99 said:
Hì Guys,
I'm a new member.
Yesterday, i've deleted all folders and files into "SD Card" folder, that, for ICS, it is the System folder (so don't the external SD).
Now, my PC can't read my device, the Camera isn't running, some settings are Force Closing, i can't install custom ROMs and i can't root my device.
How can i solve my problem ? Thanx u
[ Sorry for my bad english, but i'm Italian ]
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Repair via pcc
Or else flash ftf via flashtool
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Repair via pcc
Or else flash ftf via flashtool
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Thank you for your answer drsanket_xperia_u, but PcC doesn't view my device.
In fact, Windows can install ADB's drivers, but can't install MTP's drivers. And i can't flash any ftf because flashtools doesn't view my phone...
Fedex99 said:
Thank you for your answer drsanket_xperia_u, but PcC doesn't view my device.
In fact, Windows can install ADB's drivers, but can't install MTP's drivers. And i can't flash any ftf because flashtools doesn't view my phone...
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U seem to b new wid flashtool
What u need to is download ftf file for ur Xperia from development section
Now place that ftf in flashtool/firmware folder
Now
switch off ur phone and let it b disconnected
from pc
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)
click on start/flash flashtool will
show preparing files flashtool will now ask u to
connect ur phone
keep the phone off press
the volume down button ( keep it pressed, dun
leave it) and connect it to the usb 9. 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
let it complete to 100% flashtool
will now show " please disconnect and start ur
device " just disconnect it and start
drsanket_xperia_u said:
U seem to b new wid flashtool
What u need to is download ftf file for ur Xperia from development section
Now place that ftf in flashtool/firmware folder
Now
switch off ur phone and let it b disconnected
from pc
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)
click on start/flash flashtool will
show preparing files flashtool will now ask u to
connect ur phone
keep the phone off press
the volume down button ( keep it pressed, dun
leave it) and connect it to the usb 9. 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
let it complete to 100% flashtool
will now show " please disconnect and start ur
device " just disconnect it and start
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I followed your guide to flash a Stock Rom, but despite the procedure is succesfull, the situation is the same !
Is there another metod I can try ? Thanx.
drsanket_xperia_u said:
U seem to b new wid flashtool
What u need to is download ftf file for ur Xperia from development section
Now place that ftf in flashtool/firmware folder
Now
switch off ur phone and let it b disconnected
from pc
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)
click on start/flash flashtool will
show preparing files flashtool will now ask u to
connect ur phone
keep the phone off press
the volume down button ( keep it pressed, dun
leave it) and connect it to the usb 9. 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
let it complete to 100% flashtool
will now show " please disconnect and start ur
device " just disconnect it and start
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Dude... U gave me these instructions to spawks thread. He said something about installing drivers. I didn't get him. Can u tell me if I can use this to install ftf??
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Fedex, you're still getting all the issues like Camera failing and all ?
And Maazdraco,yes thats the way to flash FTF with Flashtool If your phone isnt detected, you gotta install the Flashmode drivers and your Device's drivers from drivers folder whereever you installed Flashtool
Hope it helps
Cheers
Min3r said:
Fedex, you're still getting all the issues like Camera failing and all ?
And Maazdraco,yes thats the way to flash FTF with Flashtool If your phone isnt detected, you gotta install the Flashmode drivers and your Device's drivers from drivers folder whereever you installed Flashtool
Hope it helps
Cheers
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Thank You very much but it takes a lot of time. Do I have to put the computer Internet on? Do I have to connect my phone to the pc and if yes than in which mode?
I click to install 3 drivers- xperia u, flashmode, fastboot. Please help
Regards
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Nope, internet isnt required. Just turn off phone, Then follow the instructions exactly as said by Dr.Sanket It'll work fine
maazdraco said:
Thank You very much but it takes a lot of time. Do I have to put the computer Internet on? Do I have to connect my phone to the pc and if yes than in which mode?
I click to install 3 drivers- xperia u, flashmode, fastboot. Please help
Regards
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Hi buddy
guess u r having trouble wid drivers
What Windows r u using??
If it is xp then make sure u have pcc installed
And if windows 7 then before starting flashing procedure
Jz once connect ur phone in flashmode so that the windows may instal drivers for it ( make sure mtp is off)
Were you rooted before this happened?
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drsanket_xperia_u said:
Hi buddy
guess u r having trouble wid drivers
What Windows r u using??
If it is xp then make sure u have pcc installed
And if windows 7 then before starting flashing procedure
Jz once connect ur phone in flashmode so that the windows may instal drivers for it ( make sure mtp is off)
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It's none of them. It's vista. What to do?
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Ben36 said:
Were you rooted before this happened?
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Nope
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Then you can't have deleted the system files?
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Its just a problem with drivers.
Flashtool says to install drivers What to do???....
It's windows vista.
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Ben36 said:
Then you can't have deleted the system files?
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What????
I am not friggin rooted.
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There's a small mixup The person who deleted his system Files is Fedex99.maazdraco just wants to flash a stock FTF
Maazdraco, go to the directory where you installed Flashtool. There's a folder called Drivers there. Run the file inside and select Flashtool,Fastboot and also the device drivers for your phone Then try again
Cheers
Min3r said:
There's a small mixup The person who deleted his system Files is Fedex99.maazdraco just wants to flash a stock FTF
Maazdraco, go to the directory where you installed Flashtool. There's a folder called Drivers there. Run the file inside and select Flashtool,Fastboot and also the device drivers for your phone Then try again
Cheers
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Thank You but that's what I did.
Do I need to have Internet access on the pc? Do I need to connect the phone? If yes then in which mode?
It takes a lot of time... Is it normal??
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No. No and No again Internet not required. Connect phone only when prompted. Mode required is Flashmode and I've shown below how to get to Flash Mode ( you need your phone turned off btw)
Ill quickly summarize
1) Start Flashtool
2) Click the Lightning icon then select your FTF
3) Exclude baseband if your device is STxxi and the firmware is for STxxa or viceversa
4) Press ok and start Flash. Then, after a minute or so, Flashtool will ask you to connect the device.
5) Turn off the phone. Connect the usb cable to the PC (not connected to Phone yet)
6) Holding down the "Volume Down" key, you connect the cable to your phone.
7) Give it a few seconds and a Green Light shows up. Then, flashing starts on Flashtool
8) Once flashtool starts flashing, you can stop holding down the Volume Key
9) Wait for the process to finish then unplugh the phone and turn it on
This should be clear enough. If you still have doubts, just reply here
Oh i see! Lol
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Min3r said:
No. No and No again Internet not required. Connect phone only when prompted. Mode required is Flashmode and I've shown below how to get to Flash Mode ( you need your phone turned off btw)
Ill quickly summarize
1) Start Flashtool
2) Click the Lightning icon then select your FTF
3) Exclude baseband if your device is STxxi and the firmware is for STxxa or viceversa
4) Press ok and start Flash. Then, after a minute or so, Flashtool will ask you to connect the device.
5) Turn off the phone. Connect the usb cable to the PC (not connected to Phone yet)
6) Holding down the "Volume Down" key, you connect the cable to your phone.
7) Give it a few seconds and a Green Light shows up. Then, flashing starts on Flashtool
8) Once flashtool starts flashing, you can stop holding down the Volume Key
9) Wait for the process to finish then unplugh the phone and turn it on
This should be clear enough. If you still have doubts, just reply here
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Sorry but i have a doubt.
After step 7 flashtool shows in red tgat drivers not installed. Install drivers they can be found in the driver folder. Driver blah... Blah....
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Hm.. Can you try rebooting after installing drivers and then running Flashtool as admin ? Vista can be a drag sometimes when it comes to working properly -
Ok, here's the deal...
I'm trying to root my phone using a tutorial, so I have to flash .10 and .54 kernels.
When I connect the phone to the PC the Flashtool log says that the Debugging mode is off while, but IT'S ACTIVATED AT DEVELOPER OPTIONS.
So I can't continue...
PS: Flashtool drivers installed, Android ADB drivers installed
Sony PC Companion installed.
Have a Sony Xperia Sola MT27i, Windows XP SP3 and the last version of Flashtool.
Please help!
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In order to flash the kernels u need not have to enable usb debugging
So here what u should do
Switch off phone
Keep it aside
Select kernel.ftf to flash in flashtool
Flashtool will ask u to connect phone in flashmode
Just press the volume down button (phone should b pff) of ur phone pressed and attach to usb
Try to restart Flashtool with your device already plugged in with USB Debugging on.
Sometimes happen with me. I just restart Flashtool and it detects it.
Thank you both, but if I connect the phone while holding volume down button can recognize the device?
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manudo said:
Thank you both, but if I connect the phone while holding volume down button can recognize the device?
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Yes it can
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Yes it can
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Thank you man, I hope my phone don't get bricked.
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manudo said:
Thank you man, I hope my phone don't get bricked.
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Just dun flash anything that is not intended for ur phone
lenovo a690
doctor_droid said:
Just dun flash anything that is not intended for ur phone
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good evening, i need some helps about the flastool using usb debug....
last night i intended to flash my a690 using another firmware that is s319. my reason was about to upgrade it to ics.
then i follow the instructions for flashing a690 using flashtool. it was succeed, i turn on the phone.... so the problem appeared, my phone can't login, even bootloop just in blank screen.
then i decided to back it firmware to stock rooom using flastool again.....and this information of error appeared.
i tried almost 3 hours by using another firmware but it wasn't succeed. i thought the error appeared because of the usb debug didn't click it.
so if there is anyone knew about this issued, please help me what should i do??
the first mistake that i had made so far was using another firmware fo my lenovo.
masjohnb0y said:
good evening, i need some helps about the flastool using usb debug....
last night i intended to flash my a690 using another firmware that is s319. my reason was about to upgrade it to ics.
then i follow the instructions for flashing a690 using flashtool. it was succeed, i turn on the phone.... so the problem appeared, my phone can't login, even bootloop just in blank screen.
then i decided to back it firmware to stock rooom using flastool again.....and this information of error appeared.
i tried almost 3 hours by using another firmware but it wasn't succeed. i thought the error appeared because of the usb debug didn't click it.
so if there is anyone knew about this issued, please help me what should i do??
the first mistake that i had made so far was using another firmware fo my lenovo.
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Are you aware this is a forum for Xperia P U Sola and Go, we dunno no a690 or this flashtool :cyclops:
masjohnb0y said:
good evening, i need some helps about the flastool using usb debug....
last night i intended to flash my a690 using another firmware that is s319. my reason was about to upgrade it to ics.
then i follow the instructions for flashing a690 using flashtool. it was succeed, i turn on the phone.... so the problem appeared, my phone can't login, even bootloop just in blank screen.
then i decided to back it firmware to stock rooom using flastool again.....and this information of error appeared.
i tried almost 3 hours by using another firmware but it wasn't succeed. i thought the error appeared because of the usb debug didn't click it.
so if there is anyone knew about this issued, please help me what should i do??
the first mistake that i had made so far was using another firmware fo my lenovo.
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Hello, necro-poster!
Didn't knew that Lenovo maked phones with Android OS, we always learn something everyday.
One advice, you can try to ask that in this forum.
And for all, my problem was solved, months ago. Thank you everyone.
minor driver bug try installing windows again ...
doctor_droid said:
In order to flash the kernels u need not have to enable usb debugging
So here what u should do
Switch off phone
Keep it aside
Select kernel.ftf to flash in flashtool
Flashtool will ask u to connect phone in flashmode
Just press the volume down button (phone should b pff) of ur phone pressed and attach to usb
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its just a driver issue i had it many times in my laptop so i installed flash tool in my desktop
it was working fine ... and there is an bug in 64 bit version i think so
my phone not booting ,its showing xperia wave ....
when i try to flash it shows the debugging is off what i can do?
plz help me bro.... thank you ...
hope u helpme...
Hi all, if anyone is having trouble flashing with flash tool because usb debugging isn't enabled error then do this procedure.......
1. Dowload latest flash tool 0.9.18.8 and also version 0.6.6
2. Try use the latest version first to Flash the tft rom. NOTE: remember the file it has error flashing e.g on my experia sp file system.sin was not able to Flash bcoz usb debugging error (enable usb debugging and unknown sources) ALL THE REST of the files flashed ok!
3.try flash again the rom but this time tick system.sin (or error file) in flashtool to exclude it from flashing. Make sure all other files are included. Also tick all wipe caches options and flash rom without system.sin (or error file).
4. Flash procedure will work. Now disconnect phone and leave it off without restarting it.
5. Uninstall flashtool latest version 0.9.18.8 and install flashtool 0.6.6 old version and open it to Flash the same rom BUT THIS TIME only select the system.sin file (or error file) to be flashed and rest excluded. Make sure all wipe options in flashtool are enabled and Flash! THE FLASH WILL WORK WITHOUT USB DEBUGGING ERROR and your phone will be fixed!
Press thanks if it helped!
doctor_droid said:
In order to flash the kernels u need not have to enable usb debugging
So here what u should do
Switch off phone
Keep it aside
Select kernel.ftf to flash in flashtool
Flashtool will ask u to connect phone in flashmode
Just press the volume down button (phone should b pff) of ur phone pressed and attach to usb
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from where i can download kernel.ftf
Okay, I'm trying for some time now to root my phone. First time I did it did not work at all, but something changed on my phone, the PC does not recognize it anymore, I mean, if I plug it in, it says "ST27i device connected" but when I try to update to the new firmware 6.2.A.1.100 that I have to follow some steps (unplug USB from PC -> charge the phone battery to 50% -> turn off phone and wait 5s -> hold volume down and power key while plugging the usb cable) at that point (bold text) the phone is not recognized by the PC and therefore does not update. I'm still running with 6.1.1.B.1.10...
Can anyone help me?
Thank's a lot.
PS: I'm not usually here therefore I don't really know where my thread fits, so if it's not in the right place sorry, I'm just looking for some help.
gui.zanotelli said:
Okay, I'm trying for some time now to root my phone. First time I did it did not work at all, but something changed on my phone, the PC does not recognize it anymore, I mean, if I plug it in, it says "ST27i device connected" but when I try to update to the new firmware 6.2.A.1.100 that I have to follow some steps (unplug USB from PC -> charge the phone battery to 50% -> turn off phone and wait 5s -> hold volume down and power key while plugging the usb cable) at that point (bold text) the phone is not recognized by the PC and therefore does not update. I'm still running with 6.1.1.B.1.10...
Can anyone help me?
Thank's a lot.
PS: I'm not usually here therefore I don't really know where my thread fits, so if it's not in the right place sorry, I'm just looking for some help.
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Did you unlock your bootloader at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com? If you did, pc companion WONT recognise your device. Try looking around on how to relock your bootloader. I am not too sure. If you did not unlock, i am not really sure on what to do I have never unlocked my bootloader as i know the dangers of it.
Try asking the more senior members.
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AndroidNoob69 said:
Did you unlock your bootloader at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com? If you did, pc companion WONT recognise your device. Try looking around on how to relock your bootloader. I am not too sure. If you did not unlock, i am not really sure on what to do I have never unlocked my bootloader as i know the dangers of it.
Try asking the more senior members.
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Hmm, no I did not unlock the bootloader, all I did was follow this guide to root my phone. Which the rooting was unsuccessful.
After that, I could not flash any other ftf files (not even update the firmware through PC Companion) because my computer was not recognizing my phone in flash mode, when I connect it turned on the pc recognizes it, but in flash mode it doesnt....
gui.zanotelli said:
Hmm, no I did not unlock the bootloader, all I did was follow this guide to root my phone. Which the rooting was unsuccessful.
After that, I could not flash any other ftf files (not even update the firmware through PC Companion) because my computer was not recognizing my phone in flash mode, when I connect it turned on the pc recognizes it, but in flash mode it doesnt....
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Flash stock fw whit flashtool and You will be fine. ICS or JB is Your choise.
netmaniack said:
Flash stock fw whit flashtool and You will be fine. ICS or JB is Your choise.
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He said he COULD NOT FLASH
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gui.zanotelli said:
Hmm, no I did not unlock the bootloader, all I did was follow this guide to root my phone. Which the rooting was unsuccessful.
After that, I could not flash any other ftf files (not even update the firmware through PC Companion) because my computer was not recognizing my phone in flash mode, when I connect it turned on the pc recognizes it, but in flash mode it doesnt....
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Specify ROOTING UNSUCCESSFUL. I tried the same method on my xperia p before i went on jb. It successfully rooted. Like what went wrong? Did you flash back the original kernal? If you did not.......idk
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Open the latest flashtool and select flashmode and browse for desired ftf file with out connecting ur device to ur system/laptop,...
After when when flash tool asks u to connect ur mobile den connect with volume down while plugging USB....
this surely works bcz it worked for me
Flashtool is not PC suite. Search the xda for that.
kalyan_kadari said:
Open the latest flashtool and select flashmode and browse for desired ftf file with out connecting ur device to ur system/laptop,...
After when when flash tool asks u to connect ur mobile den connect with volume down while plugging USB....
this surely works bcz it worked for me
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Sorry, maybe I wasn't very clear. My PC does NOT recognize my Xperia Go in flash mode (which is the volumedown + powerbutton), not with PC Companion, not with flashtool, not at all, therefore I cannot flash anything, or even update my firmwares.
AndroidNoob69 said:
He said he COULD NOT FLASH
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Specify ROOTING UNSUCCESSFUL. I tried the same method on my xperia p before i went on jb. It successfully rooted. Like what went wrong? Did you flash back the original kernal? If you did not.......idk
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I don't really understand what went wrong in the rooting process. Apparently it all went fine, the rooting tool said the device was rooted, but when I install apps that need rooting and should ask for root permission, none permissions are asked. Also another proof the my phone is not rooted is that when I use my phone's screen on my PC I can not press any buttons or write any text messages (as I read, I could only do that if my phone was rooted). And like I said, after that, my phone is not recognized by the PC in flash mode, so I cannot flash kernels, firmwares, nor can I update my firmwares using PC Companion.
netmaniack said:
Flashtool is not PC suite. Search the xda for that.
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Yeah I know, what I said about the PC Companion is that it can no longer update my firmwares because my PC can no longer recognize my device in flash mode. And I used the flashtool to flash an older firmware, so I could root my phone, following the guide, which I refer on my question.
gui.zanotelli said:
Sorry, maybe I wasn't very clear. My PC does NOT recognize my Xperia Go in flash mode (which is the volumedown + powerbutton), not with PC Companion, not with flashtool, not at all, therefore I cannot flash anything, or even update my firmwares.
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Try installing flashmode drivers from the drivers folder in flastool..................
if u have installed just unistall and restart and reinstall drivers annd again restart...
den it might work give it a try:good:
gui.zanotelli said:
I don't really understand what went wrong in the rooting process. Apparently it all went fine, the rooting tool said the device was rooted, but when I install apps that need rooting and should ask for root permission, none permissions are asked. Also another proof the my phone is not rooted is that when I use my phone's screen on my PC I can not press any buttons or write any text messages (as I read, I could only do that if my phone was rooted). And like I said, after that, my phone is not recognized by the PC in flash mode, so I cannot flash kernels, firmwares, nor can I update my firmwares using PC Companion.
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Your case is wierd
Sorry but i can't help after you explained it clearly. Try a factory reset on your phone. All data will be lost duh. Proberly the system is in rw but something is not right.... Did you flash the original kernal back after using the root tool?
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gui.zanotelli said:
Okay, I'm trying for some time now to root my phone. First time I did it did not work at all, but something changed on my phone, the PC does not recognize it anymore, I mean, if I plug it in, it says "ST27i device connected" but when I try to update to the new firmware 6.2.A.1.100 that I have to follow some steps (unplug USB from PC -> charge the phone battery to 50% -> turn off phone and wait 5s -> hold volume down and power key while plugging the usb cable) at that point (bold text) the phone is not recognized by the PC and therefore does not update. I'm still running with 6.1.1.B.1.10...
Can anyone help me?
Thank's a lot.
PS: I'm not usually here therefore I don't really know where my thread fits, so if it's not in the right place sorry, I'm just looking for some help.
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I know this is the old thread but those who are having the same problem try to connect your mobile using USB 2.0. I had the same issue with USB 3.0.