[Q] bricked Z2 - Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I made a big mistake... installed KERNEL][Z2] DooMKernel (v09)[20140604] but my bootloader is unlocked (I think). Can not boot to recovery, not to bootloader, nothing. It is somehow bricked?
I have (had) dual recovery and backups but is there any way to boot to recovery, or even to reset this phone? Thanks!

mobiilisti said:
I made a big mistake... installed KERNEL][Z2] DooMKernel (v09)[20140604] but my bootloader is unlocked (I think). Can not boot to recovery, not to bootloader, nothing. It is somehow bricked?
I have (had) dual recovery and backups but is there any way to boot to recovery, or even to reset this phone? Thanks!
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Use PC Companion to reinstall. You will lose all your data though.

guhvanoh said:
Use PC Companion to reinstall. You will lose all your data though.
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Thank you, but the problem is that I cannot connect Z2 via usb. Cannot install even flash drivers to my win 8.1 (Parallels Desktop on Mac)... hopeless

If you with unlock bootloader, then find drivers for win 8.1or try on other computer with win 7 and flash Correct Ftf with Flashtool, not Pc Companion.
Send from my Sony Xperia Z2

@mobiilisti
Install Sony Bridge for Mac and use: repair phone ... I think...
Maybe that will help, that should install the drivers on your mac :good:

Monipeev said:
If you with unlock bootloader, then find drivers for win 8.1or try on other computer with win 7 and flash Correct Ftf with Flashtool, not Pc Companion.
Send from my Sony Xperia Z2
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thanks but cannot install those Flashtool drivers. tried 10x

stress40 said:
@mobiilisti
Install Sony Bridge for Mac and use: repair phone ... I think...
Maybe that will help, that should install the drivers on your mac :good:
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Thanks. Sony Bridge is installed but dont find phone. It does not recognize phone

stress40 said:
@mobiilisti
Install Sony Bridge for Mac and use: repair phone ... I think...
Maybe that will help, that should install the drivers on your mac :good:
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something happens now!!! lets see what

mobiilisti said:
Thanks. Sony Bridge is installed but dont find phone. It does not recognize phone
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Get the mac version of flash tool and download the ftf file for your region from here http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2775411 everything you need is in that page m8 Hope it helps :good:

Thank you everyone!!!! Sony Bridge for Mac did the job!!! I am so happy We are so lucky to have this xda-forum to get help!!!!
Have a nice day everyone!

mobiilisti said:
Thank you everyone!!!! Sony Bridge for Mac did the job!!! I am so happy We are so lucky to have this xda-forum to get help!!!!
Have a nice day everyone!
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Glad it worked m8. This phone is too good to be a brick

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[Q] Cannot root my Sola. Please help :((

Hi Guys,
I've been reading how to unlock my ICS Sola but so far I have not been able to do it. I tried to post my question in the development forum but I am new here so I could not post there. I am following this thread by B4nary: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460&page=73
I've already unlocked the bootloader without trouble.
But I can not root the phone
This is what I do. I enable USB debugging, I start the script and then I select Normal. (i tried the special setting without success either)
It tells me to connect my phone via USB, so I do it. It displays that the daemon is not running. Then it displays that the deamon in starting on port 5037.And then it displays that the daemon has started successfully.
And that's it. It never displays anything else. The cursos just keeps blinking no matter how long the shell runs for. Why is that ?
I use Windows 7 , I turn off AVG completely.
If it makes any difference I do not have PC companion installed on my computer.
mkoev said:
Hi Guys,
I've been reading how to unlock my ICS Sola but so far I have not been able to do it. I tried to post my question in the development forum but I am new here so I could not post there. I am following this thread by B4nary: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460&page=73
I've already unlocked the bootloader without trouble.
But I can not root the phone
This is what I do. I enable USB debugging, I start the script and then I select Normal. (i tried the special setting without success either)
It tells me to connect my phone via USB, so I do it. It displays that the daemon is not running. Then it displays that the deamon in starting on port 5037.And then it displays that the daemon has started successfully.
And that's it. It never displays anything else. The cursos just keeps blinking no matter how long the shell runs for. Why is that ?
I use Windows 7 , I turn off AVG completely.
If it makes any difference I do not have PC companion installed on my computer.
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Use v 9 any other versions seems not to be working or have low success rate with Sola...
Sent From Xperia Sola White (MT27i)
Rooted Stock ICS
Hit Thanks If I Helped!!
I have tried both version 9 and version 14 without success.
Well I fixed my problem
It was the lack of PC Companion. After I installed it I was able to root my Sola.
I guess I was the only weirdo who did not want to use PC Companion )
Guys, i will root my sola tomorrow, its with stock ICS. Do i need to do something else before using v9?? Or just use it and thats it?
mkoev said:
Well I fixed my problem
It was the lack of PC Companion. After I installed it I was able to root my Sola.
I guess I was the only weirdo who did not want to use PC Companion )
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Dat means drivers where not installed...
No wonder was not detecting your device lol
Sent From Xperia Sola White (MT27i)
Rooted Stock ICS
Hit Thanks If I Helped!!
soulhackereborn said:
Dat means drivers where not installed...
No wonder was not detecting your device lol
Sent From Xperia Sola White (MT27i)
Rooted Stock ICS
Hit Thanks If I Helped!!
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soulhackereborn, thanks for the info.
Prior to installing PC Companion I was able to access my phone via Windows Explorer and that is why I never thought about drivers. I should have put NOOB in the name of the topic. Sorry about that ! Once again, thanks
mkoev said:
soulhackereborn, thanks for the info.
Prior to installing PC Companion I was able to access my phone via Windows Explorer and that is why I never thought about drivers. I should have put NOOB in the name of the topic. Sorry about that ! Once again, thanks
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1. Hi, do i need to unlock bootloader first, or v9 method works on not unlocked bootloader?
2. If i root my phone, can i make official updates via SUS again? If there are any...
tyuship Suffice
mirost1 said:
1. Hi, do i need to unlock bootloader first, or v9 method works on not unlocked bootloader?
2. If i root my phone, can i make official updates via SUS again? If there are any...
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Hi,
I am not sure if the cell has to have an unlocked bootloader for the rooting tool to work. Mine was unlocked prior to that.
I have not had the chance to do any updates via SUS yet. I can not answer that question either. Sorry. PC Companion says only that I have the latest software updates and that's it. However I was able to use all PC companion apps with my rooted Sola (back up and restore, file manager, etc).
mirost1 said:
1. Hi, do i need to unlock bootloader first, or v9 method works on not unlocked bootloader?
2. If i root my phone, can i make official updates via SUS again? If there are any...
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1) No!! No need to unlock bootloader it just works fine with locked bootloader
2) yes but you wil loose root
mkoev said:
Hi,
I am not sure if the cell has to have an unlocked bootloader for the rooting tool to work. Mine was unlocked prior to that.
I have not had the chance to do any updates via SUS yet. I can not answer that question either. Sorry. PC Companion says only that I have the latest software updates and that's it. However I was able to use all PC companion apps with my rooted Sola (back up and restore, file manager, etc).
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Nope it ain't required to unlock your bootloader
First repair then update..
Sent From Xperia Sola White (MT27i)
Rooted Stock ICS
Hit Thanks If I Helped!!
I also try to root my sola. The complete Sunday i try without any success. I have downloaded the tool of Bin4ary in Version 15 and 9 and tried both of them. I am using Windows 8 in 64bit and pc companion is running on my machine. Some People told me to move the files on Desktop but this wasn´t successful, too. I have no idea what to do. When i am running the BAT as Admin and press 1 the tool told me there was no path found. Because i thougth maybe Windows 8 ist the Problem is also tried Windows 7 on another Computer. Of course i activate developer mode on my sola. And i tried both ways in mtp and msc mode.
I realy dont know what i can do to root my phone. Maybe someone has a hint for me...
Root help!
I've tried to root my Xperia Sola, with official ICS, original ROM,nothing changed. I just want to root it, without any other effects. I've tried Binary roots, v9 and v15, but didn't worked any of them. It looks like everything is okay, i have got backup&restore, i see what needed to backed up, i back up, and than the phone reboots. I think everything is okay, there are superuser, and if i want to use for example Lucky patcher, superuser asks me for permission, but after that Lucky Patcher says there are no root access. And any other root-needed program says that. I don't know what"s the problem, should i do anything else to get the root working? THX for help!

Really need HELP!

Okay, I installed CM9 ShockGenMOD on my Xperia U and it worked flawlessly. Later I saw this thread in APPS section "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2340073" and installed it using CWM on my phone, my bad it said JB only
Now my phone isn't proceeding ahead ShockGen logo after the installation. Xperia U did not have removable SD card so I can't even add NEW rom from PC to start from scratch.
What do I do? How do I fix it? Please help!!!
Regards
KING STING3R said:
Okay, I installed CM9 ShockGenMOD on my Xperia U and it worked flawlessly. Later I saw this thread in APPS section "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2340073" and installed it using CWM on my phone, my bad it said JB only
Now my phone isn't proceeding ahead ShockGen logo after the installation. Xperia U did not have removable SD card so I can't even add NEW rom from PC to start from scratch.
What do I do? How do I fix it? Please help!!!
Regards
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use Sony PC companion to repair it..and then install CM9
yeah88 said:
use Sony PC companion to repair it..and then install CM9
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How am I suppose to connect my phone to PC companion, when I can't start my phone.
Please can you reply in detail?
Anyone??? PLEASE @AD9295 you might help!!
KING STING3R said:
Anyone??? PLEASE @AD9295 you might help!!
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Have you used PC Comapanion before?
If you have you can repair the phone without connecting the phone.
Click start under support zone, click start under phone tablet software update, click repair in the window that says can't find phone / tablet,, PCC wil start downloading files and will ask you to connect in flash mode.
The phone must be turned off before connectinmg in flash mode.
ChikeD said:
Have you used PC Comapanion before?
If you have you can repair the phone without connecting the phone.
Click start under support zone, click start under phone tablet software update, click repair in the window that says can't find phone / tablet,, PCC wil start downloading files and will ask you to connect in flash mode.
The phone must be turned off before connectinmg in flash mode.
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Thanks for replying Lemme try and get back to you!
ChikeD said:
Have you used PC Comapanion before?
If you have you can repair the phone without connecting the phone.
Click start under support zone, click start under phone tablet software update, click repair in the window that says can't find phone / tablet,, PCC wil start downloading files and will ask you to connect in flash mode.
The phone must be turned off before connectinmg in flash mode.
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Okay I tried as you said! But no when I connect it to PC PCC says no software available for your phone! WHAT TO DO? anyother suggestions PLEASE HELP
KING STING3R said:
Okay I tried as you said! But no when I connect it to PC PCC says no software available for your phone! WHAT TO DO? anyother suggestions PLEASE HELP
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That is after you choose repair?
You will need to downalod and install flashtool install the drivers that come with it and find and download the right formware for your phone.
Download stock ftf and use flashtool to flash ftf look on here for how to use flash tool . Will solve all your problems
Sent from my Xperia U using xda app-developers app
Thank you very much guys! Flash tool worked THANKS
sorry for my late reply.
I will suggest that you should always have a backup in case of incidents like these.. this is a development site.
Accidents happen while developing.
Flashtool is always the best way to recover your phone and always have nandroid backup when you install a new mod.
Because when you flash to stock you lose your data but restoring nandroid backup using custom kernel solves the problem!
Hope i helped.
Thanks everyone my prob is solved! I did flashed it
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 4

[Q] Sony Xperia U Rooting problems

Hi there, recently i got Sony Xperia U,but problems is that i tried all root softwares,i done that thing with USB Cable + Volume Up / Volume Down
And simply doesn't work i tried using Sony PC Companion and updating from android 2.3.7 to 4.0 and stuck at 2nd step. Is there solution for this?
duxishere said:
Hi there, recently i got Sony Xperia U,but problems is that i tried all root softwares,i done that thing with USB Cable + Volume Up / Volume Down
And simply doesn't work i tried using Sony PC Companion and updating from android 2.3.7 to 4.0 and stuck at 2nd step. Is there solution for this?
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Try offline updating with Flashtool and ftf
For rooting is for only ICS on locked bootloaders
currently support build number .10 firmware
Little Zed said:
Try offline updating with Flashtool and ftf
For rooting is for only ICS on locked bootloaders
currently support build number .10 firmware
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Well i tried also with that,and again fastbooted,tried to root with few softwares and still says that it is waiting for device
When it says that i do Shutdown , USB Unplug, Hold Volume Down,USB plug,light flashes for 5seconds , sony logo,battery and nothing.
Also my battery is full
duxishere said:
When it says that i do Shutdown , USB Unplug, Hold Volume Down,USB plug,light flashes for 5seconds , sony logo,battery and nothing.
Also my battery is full
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Did you install drivers in your PC ?
It is in Drivers folder of flashtool
Volume down and plug USB if flashtool is telling you to plug in your phone..
Then Green LED will appear on your phone and it will off if it is started flashing firmware..
You have some steps that are wrongly following I think..
Try again..
Okay i installed driver still nothing.
duxishere said:
Okay i installed driver still nothing.
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Whiche driver you installed?
There is one for XU and 2 more at the bottom, fastboot and flash mode.
ChikeD said:
Whiche driver you installed?
There is one for XU and 2 more at the bottom, fastboot and flash mode.
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Well i installed all drivers because there is no Xperia U there is UL also some drivers failed like
Google,Inc. (WinUSB) AndroidUsbDevice
Sony Ericsson Mobile Comm. (ggsemc)
Sony Ericsson (WinUSB)
What is your windows version?
ChikeD said:
What is your windows version?
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Windows 8.1 x64 Pro Preview 9431 with Media Center
duxishere said:
Windows 8.1 x64 Pro Preview 9431 with Media Center
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Small detail you forgot to mention.
Try installing drivers following the steps in this post
If that doesn't work, try this post or this one
BUMP BUMPITY BUMPSY BUMPER Please anyone help me?
duxishere said:
BUMP BUMPITY BUMPSY BUMPER Please anyone help me?
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Read the above posts man.
It Works!
Well i figured it out installed CM's kernel over phantom kernel , unlocked bootloader,rooted,installed custom rom CM 10.1 so thank you all

[Q] bricked !!

hello !! i got this z ultra a month ago... rooted it with the help of Vroot... and unfortunately.. today, i was using an app called android tweaker.. used some settings there like GPU rendering, Multitasking & Touch sensitivity enhancer.. it asked for a hard reboot... there you go.. struck .. shows up sony logo and reboots... thats all.... i have flash tools, i have Backup TA .. i dont have cmw on the phone nor the titanium backup... kindly help me .... i tried to repair with pc companion.. but it fails to dect the phone as its not completely booting up... tried to get it detected in fastboot ... but it says something like S1 fastboot drivers not found ... !! requesting expwert advice.. i was with the latest version of update .. something like 510 or 526... i've not unlocked bootloader at all... :good::good:
GauthamD said:
hello !! i got this z ultra a month ago... rooted it with the help of Vroot... and unfortunately.. today, i was using an app called android tweaker.. used some settings there like GPU rendering, Multitasking & Touch sensitivity enhancer.. it asked for a hard reboot... there you go.. struck .. shows up sony logo and reboots... thats all.... i have flash tools, i have Backup TA .. i dont have cmw on the phone nor the titanium backup... kindly help me .... i tried to repair with pc companion.. but it fails to dect the phone as its not completely booting up... tried to get it detected in fastboot ... but it says something like S1 fastboot drivers not found ... !! requesting expwert advice.. i was with the latest version of update .. something like 510 or 526... i've not unlocked bootloader at all... :good::good:
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You need to install the ADB sony drivers... 's1fastboot' requires these. Do a search on google and they will pop up.
actually here are the drivers:
HSPA+ http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/xperia-z-ultra-driver/
LTE http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/xperia-z-ultra-c6833-c6806-c6843-driver/
If PC companion still doesnt work then you will need to use 'flashtool' and can then flash an FTF firmware file.
flashtool: http://dfiles.eu/files/lbbuacfhe
.532 firmware: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_rMaA9i_MUSRi1zWlpCOXV4RUE/edit?usp=sharing
I was thinking of making a video on how to do all of these steps, however I have to fly out in a couple of hours so wont have time until next week...
thank you .... !! i will try all these ... i have a slow internet..
hamdogg said:
You need to install the ADB sony drivers... 's1fastboot' requires these. Do a search on google and they will pop up.
thanks thanks .... ill try these and let you know .. soon... my internet will lwt mw do these in a week hopefully ... thank you again... :good:
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Next time, don't try to tweak a stock kernel. If you're not sure how stuff works, don't mess with it. If you're not sure about something then ask us before you do stuff like this. There's a reason why we're all here.
Sent from my Z Ultra, using XDA Premium 4
the driver package that i downloaded doesnt really has a .exe or .bat file... how do i get it installed ... really confused ...
GauthamD said:
the driver package that i downloaded doesnt really has a .exe or .bat file... how do i get it installed ... really confused ...
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I emailed you this, but may have gone to spam..
they are just driver ini files and system config settings.
1) right click on my computer
1a) properties
2) device profile
3) look for devices without drivers
4) update driver
5) advanced/
6) have disk
7) use the unzipped folder as the location
8) yes continue with unsigned driver version
done
i may have missed a step as I only have access to my Ultra at the moment, but thats what you need to do
Been there 3 times now getting used to my xzu being bricked lol, just ploug your phone into your computer using the usb lead then click on sony pc companion click on the start on support click update phone / tablet then click REPAIR MY PHONE after that follow the instructions that will bring her back from the dead
Sonic1981 said:
Been there 3 times now getting used to my xzu being bricked lol, just ploug your phone into your computer using the usb lead then click on sony pc companion click on the start on support click update phone / tablet then click REPAIR MY PHONE after that follow the instructions that will bring her back from the dead
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Sonic 1981: Professional Bricker since 2013.
Order some business cards ASAP
LordManhattan said:
Sonic 1981: Professional Bricker since 2013.
Order some business cards ASAP
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When I hold down the volume down and plug. The green led blinks and goes off.. but fast boot is working fine. . I've ftf file. Which cannot be flashed in fast boot. Fast boot asks for .img or .sin files. Doesn't accept ftf.* . . My phone is into boot loop. . Can't use Sony pc companion as it restarts b4 the pc companion can install the drivers. . I need to use fast boot exclusively. ..
GauthamD said:
When I hold down the volume down and plug. The green led blinks and goes off.. but fast boot is working fine. . I've ftf file. Which cannot be flashed in fast boot. Fast boot asks for .img or .sin files. Doesn't accept ftf.* . . My phone is into boot loop. . Can't use Sony pc companion as it restarts b4 the pc companion can install the drivers. . I need to use fast boot exclusively. ..
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The correct for fastboot is blue led always on
When using S1 mode the green led blinks then no led if im right
And use flashtool instead, much easier
Sonic1981 said:
Been there 3 times now getting used to my xzu being bricked lol, just ploug your phone into your computer using the usb lead then click on sony pc companion click on the start on support click update phone / tablet then click REPAIR MY PHONE after that follow the instructions that will bring her back from the dead
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I did this but PC companion says : the device has software modified than it cant be repear.
What else cn i do?
natispain said:
I did this but PC companion says : the device has software modified than it cant be repear.
What else cn i do?
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Flash with flashtool i suppose.
herogjan said:
Flash with flashtool i suppose.
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First, it didnt work. I installed and uninstalled many times flashtool and different versiont of flashtool and finally I dont know how but it worked.

Can't Flash !

Hello, recently I tried to flash my phone in flashtool and always stuck at "reading device information", even xperia companion can't detect it !
I re-installed all drivers, tried old versions of flashtool and firmware but always the same problem.
My phone is rooted but I don't know about bootloader. Any help? suggestions?
Thanks
Hi, I managed today to get mine working again. I had rooted it with RR but then got a bootloop. After giving up I found a forum that mentioned Sony Emma and I have managed to get my phone back to stock rom and working fine again.
triffiditus said:
Hi, I managed today to get mine working again. I had rooted it with RR but then got a bootloop. After giving up I found a forum that mentioned Sony Emma and I have managed to get my phone back to stock rom and working fine again.
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Already tried Emma, didn't work either ! but can you share the link with me, I may give it a try.
Did you install the unsigned drivers as well ?
~ Minato ~ said:
Did you install the unsigned drivers as well ?
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If you mean the ones in flashtool drivers, well YES!
nekomeow said:
If you mean the ones in flashtool drivers, well YES!
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Try this.
Remove whatever flashtool version you have.
Disable windows driver signature enforcement.
https://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how-to-disable-driver-signature-verification-on-64-bit-windows-8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/
Restart your pc or laptop.
Install ADB.You might not need this but just to be on the safe side.
URL="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0MKgCbUM0itSUhpUklCTFpzWkE&authuser=0
Install flashtool-0.9.18.6 with all the drivers.
(For some reason this is the most compatible one for Xperia Z2)
Then try flashing again.
sorry about the late reply. ?
Let me know how it goes ✌
~ Minato ~ said:
Try this.
Remove whatever flashtool version you have.
Disable windows driver signature enforcement.
https://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how-to-disable-driver-signature-verification-on-64-bit-windows-8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/
Restart your pc or laptop.
Install ADB.You might not need this but just to be on the safe side.
URL="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0MKgCbUM0itSUhpUklCTFpzWkE&authuser=0
Install flashtool-0.9.18.6 with all the drivers.
(For some reason this is the most compatible one for Xperia Z2)
Then try flashing again.
sorry about the late reply.
Let me know how it goes
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Did all of that and same problem stuck at "Reading device information"
Maybe it's a Hardware problem not software ! what do you think ?
nekomeow said:
Did all of that and same problem stuck at "Reading device information"
Maybe it's a Hardware problem not software ! what do you think ?
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It really seems like a flashtool/driver issue .I had the same error a while back , i used that version and it's drivers as i mentioned earlier and everything worked fine.
Just to be on the safe side,give it a try on another pc and see ✌

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