Hi guys,
My phone just died this weekend and I'm not sure what the issue is. Bought it in April of this year so it's still under warranty.
Specs:
Non-GPe Xperia Z Ultra that's been running a GPe 4.4.2 rom since day 2 or 3. Never had any issues with it. It's seen water a couple of times but the flaps were always closed (and they usually are since I use a magnetic charger). Water damage indicator is bright white. Haven't done any updates or anything in a very long time, it just died Saturday mid-day.
What happens:
I hold power, it vibrates once, then 3 times quickly and nothing happens (powers off I assume). If I connect the charger to it (magnetic or USB) the light turns red briefly, vibrates 3 times, 2-3 second pause, then light turns red again and the loop starts. Nothing on screen in either case.
Edit: When I connect it to a PC, it goes vibe - red - green - vibe x 3 and then from the top.
What I've tried:
Power + vol up/vol down/both for a number of seconds.
Red button behind flap.
Bag of rice for a number of hours because who knows???
So I can send it back to Sony, but my worry is they'll somehow bring it back from the dead and realize the bootloader is unlocked and it's not running the official FW. Any ideas/suggestions are much appreciated!
Try to repair your phone with SEUS software or try to reflash ftf file with a Flashtool. I had a similiar problem and that was the way I fixed it.
maxld said:
Try to repair your phone with SEUS software or try to reflash ftf file with a Flashtool. I had a similiar problem and that was the way I fixed it.
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Just added this to my initial post: when I connect it to a PC, it goes vibe - red - green - vibe x 3 and then from the top. Sorry if this is a noob question but will SEUS work if I'm running a non-Sony rom? And you mean reflash the rom I'm currently on with flashtool?
NSD said:
Just added this to my initial post: when I connect it to a PC, it goes vibe - red - green - vibe x 3 and then from the top.
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That is good. It means that your phone is not dead and it is in flashmode. Download for example the latest SONY .108 FTF Rom from the general section, and try to flash it with flashtool. There isn't a GPe ROM which you could flash that way.
If you'll have any problems with flashing, you can always try to relock the bootloader and then repair it via SEUS. I did it when I had the same problem when I was on a GPe ROM.
What's the last thing you did with it?
LordManhattan said:
What's the last thing you did with it?
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Ummmm... not sure. I noticed in the morning that it wasn't working so I assumed the magnetic charger was not connected properly overnight and it just died.
NSD said:
Ummmm... not sure. I noticed in the morning that it wasn't working so I assumed the magnetic charger was not connected properly overnight and it just died.
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Hmm, is the bootloader unlocked? Which ROM/kernel are you running? Did you try to re-flash the ROM with Flashtool?
LordManhattan said:
Hmm, is the bootloader unlocked? Which ROM/kernel are you running? Did you try to re-flash the ROM with Flashtool?
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Mine did something like this once while on a car charger (didn't seem to charge over night). would flash a red LED a couple of times then die. I left it on charge (wall charger/usb port) for the next night and it turned on the next day
Did you connect the charger the correct way on the last charge? Could be the voltage control chip?
You could try flashing a ftf, hold in the red reset button while connected to a PC while holding the vol down key. LED should flash blue then off. You will want a charged battery for this.
The best way to charge I thing will be a wall charger and hold the red reset button in for 5 -10 sec
I hope you get it working again
maxld said:
That is good. It means that your phone is not dead and it is in flashmode. Download for example the latest SONY .108 FTF Rom from the general section, and try to flash it with flashtool. There isn't a GPe ROM which you could flash that way.
If you'll have any problems with flashing, you can always try to relock the bootloader and then repair it via SEUS. I did it when I had the same problem when I was on a GPe ROM.
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Flashtool connects briefly but the phone still keeps rebooting (vibe x 3 shortly after connection is established) so I certainly don't have enough time to flash anything
LordManhattan said:
Hmm, is the bootloader unlocked? Which ROM/kernel are you running? Did you try to re-flash the ROM with Flashtool?
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Yes it is. GPe 4.2.2 with whatever kernel it comes with. I cannot use flashtool because the phone still keeps rebooting even when connected to a PC. Tried connecting it both holding volup as well as voldn.
blueether said:
Did you connect the charger the correct way on the last charge? Could be the voltage control chip?
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Yes I did. Magnetic charger only connects one way but I always check anyway.
blueether said:
You could try flashing a ftf, hold in the red reset button while connected to a PC while holding the vol down key. LED should flash blue then off. You will want a charged battery for this.
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Doesn't work Still keeps rebooting. Tried both vol up and vol down.
blueether said:
The best way to charge I thing will be a wall charger and hold the red reset button in for 5 -10 sec
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Tried this as well. Nothing happens and it still keeps rebooting I've left it plugged in for hours before too and same thing. Guess I'll try again.
Do you connect it right after flashtool starts? Try to launch flashtool, select ftf file, wait for it to prepare, and then connect your phone when prompted to do so.
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Do you connect it right after flashtool starts? Try to launch flashtool, select ftf file, wait for it to prepare, and then connect your phone when prompted to do so.
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Just tried this, still reboots uncontrollably.
NSD said:
Just tried this, still reboots uncontrollably.
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Did you try to relock it and repair with SEUS?
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Did you try to relock it and repair with SEUS?
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Can't even relock. As soon as the phone gets power it starts rebooting. Doesn't stay connected long enough for flashtool to actually finish pushing stuff to it:
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Edit: On second thought, I managed to get it to say "relock finished" however SEUS still tells me my device status is modified.
Try to connect it to USB while holding +up volume. Check if the blue led will light up. If yes, you should be able to relock manually via fastboot.
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Try to connect it to USB while holding +up volume. Check if the blue led will light up. If yes, you should be able to relock manually via fastboot.
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I get a blue light as well, but it doesn't stay on long enough to be able to do anything. Reboots immediately
But as I mentioned in my edit above, I managed to get it to say "relock finished" however SEUS still tells me my device status is modified.
NSD said:
I get a blue light as well, but it doesn't stay on long enough to be able to do anything. Reboots immediately
But as I mentioned in my edit above, I managed to get it to say "relock finished" however SEUS still tells me my device status is modified.
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Quick question: are you sure that you have flashtool/adb/usb drivers installed? (You can find them in Flashtool/Drivers folder).
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Quick question: do you have flashtool/adb/usb drivers installed?
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Yes I do. Back when the phone was working "adb devices" would list it and all that.
NSD said:
Yes I do. Back when the phone was working "adb devices" would list it and all that.
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And what about flashmode drivers? Maybe try to reinstall them. It won't hurt us in that situation.
If you are on Win8 you should disable driver signature verification before installation.
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And what about flashmode drivers? Maybe try to reinstall them. It won't hurt us in that situation.
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At this point I'll try anything. However in one of my previous posts I attached a screenshot from flashtool that said " - INFO - Device connected in flash mode" - if it detects it it must mean the drivers are installed properly, right?
I am on Win7.
NSD said:
At this point I'll try anything. However in one of my previous posts I attached a screenshot from flashtool that said " - INFO - Device connected in flash mode" - if it detects it it must mean the drivers are installed properly, right?
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True... I am just running out of ideas.
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Every once in awhile when i try install a custom rom it freezes when i try to reboot it. When this happens i have to wait until my phone's battery dies. My phones not bricked or anything its just frozen. does any know how to force shutdown htc one? Thanks:laugh:
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Every once in awhile when i try install a custom rom it freezes when i try to reboot it. When this happens i have to wait until my phone's battery dies. My phones not bricked or anything its just frozen. does any know how to force shutdown htc one? Thanks:laugh:
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yep.
This is going to sound crazy but it works.
put phone under a bright light source
press and hold power
lights will eventually blink
phone will shut off
a bright light? lol ok ill try
Miilkman said:
a bright light? lol ok ill try
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yes. It's necessary to overwhelm the ambient light sensor.
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yes. It's necessary to overwhelm the ambient light sensor.
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Thanks it worked! <3
I read somewhere also that if you hold power button and volume up as well as volume down all at the same time for a few seconds when phone is frozen, it boots the phone like a pulling battery out reboot effect.
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I read somewhere also that if you hold power button and volume up as well as volume down all at the same time for a few seconds when phone is frozen, it boots the phone like a pulling battery out reboot effect.
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True, but there seems to be some kind of safety feature HTC built into the phone to prevent you from accidentally restarting your phone like that in say your pocket. The ambient light sensor is checked before the reboot will take place, hence the recommendation of rebooting with a light pointed at the sensor or at least in a brightly lit room.
gunnyman said:
yep.
This is going to sound crazy but it works.
put phone under a bright light source
press and hold power
lights will eventually blink
phone will shut off
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thank you guys , this really works ...4 a moment i tought my phone is gone ...so keep up the good work :good::good::good:
I never knew that the phone checks the ambient light sensor before it reboots. I usually just hold the power and volume up button for about 10 seconds
Uh I just usually hold power until the back and home button starts blinking then it will stop to tell you the phone is off. I thought the guy who said the thing about ambient light was being sarcastic
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Watoy said:
Uh I just usually hold power until the back and home button starts blinking then it will stop to tell you the phone is off. I thought the guy who said the thing about ambient light was being sarcastic
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and 9 times out of ten that will work, but for some reason, from recovery, or when old aroma would get stuck, it didn't, unless you held the phone under a bright light.
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and 9 times out of ten that will work, but for some reason, from recovery, or when old aroma would get stuck, it didn't, unless you held the phone under a bright light.
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this is excellent information to know, thank you.
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yes. It's necessary to overwhelm the ambient light sensor.
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Confirm this is true!
I was stuck in the aroma when I was flashing the kernel. I tried for hours to shut it down (tried everything, like hold down for minutes, all combination of holding buttons, etc..) but nothing works. At last I found this post and followed the instructions...
Additional info: The Light sensor has to be stimulated for couple second (may due to some buffer on the sensor reading). The last time I succeeded when I pointed a LED light to the sensor for about 10 seconds and then hold down the power button.
Thanks gunnyman! (Say thanks with words and Thanks button! XD)
alternate method to holding down buttons
I had to find a way to restart the phone when it was in TWRP and frozen. This was caused by using an outdated version of TWRP and no combination of buttons or bright lights was working. If you have access to a computer and are comfortable using adb, this method worked for me.
1) Get and install the latest adb files. I use something called minimal adb and fastboot.
2) Connect your phone, open a command prompt in the directory where your adb is located
3) Type "adb devices" and your phone SHOULD show up
4) Type "adb reboot" or "adb reboot-bootloader" and the phone will reboot either normally or into the bootloader, whichever you prefer.
5) ?????
6) Profit.
thanks all, power and vol up and down worked like a charm
Reinaldo33897 said:
I read somewhere also that if you hold power button and volume up as well as volume down all at the same time for a few seconds when phone is frozen, it boots the phone like a pulling battery out reboot effect.
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this worked. even when my phone wasn't frozen.
Help, unable to re-flash recovery after getting stuck at TWRP
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I had to find a way to restart the phone when it was in TWRP and frozen. This was caused by using an outdated version of TWRP and no combination of buttons or bright lights was working. If you have access to a computer and are comfortable using adb, this method worked for me.
1) Get and install the latest adb files. I use something called minimal adb and fastboot.
2) Connect your phone, open a command prompt in the directory where your adb is located
3) Type "adb devices" and your phone SHOULD show up
4) Type "adb reboot" or "adb reboot-bootloader" and the phone will reboot either normally or into the bootloader, whichever you prefer.
5) ?????
6) Profit.
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Hi there, am also stuck on frozen TWRP screen, all was well and good for a while but then my damn stock rom downloaded an android update over wifi between reboots (didnt notice) and applied it without asking and now TWRP is non-responsive to touch. Have tried following the above but for some reason now fastboot wont recognise the device, it just says device not found when i try the above (when booted into stock rom). Have tried booting into TWRP and pushing the recovery flash, at the moment its not working either (can get into and out of TWRP as described above). Is it pertinent that during the process i get "ADB server is out of date. Killing:*Daemon started successfully? I have updated android studio to latest but still get this message for some reason...Any help much appreciated. Just trying to get a working recovery so i can flash rom.
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Maybe my question above is in the wrong thread? I can confirm that holding down both up and down volume buttons an then power does the same thing as taking the battery out in other models (restart).
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Hi there, am also stuck on frozen TWRP screen, all was well and good for a while but then my damn stock rom downloaded an android update over wifi between reboots (didnt notice) and applied it without asking and now TWRP is non-responsive to touch. Have tried following the above but for some reason now fastboot wont recognise the device, it just says device not found when i try the above (when booted into stock rom). Have tried booting into TWRP and pushing the recovery flash, at the moment its not working either (can get into and out of TWRP as described above). Is it pertinent that during the process i get "ADB server is out of date. Killing:*Daemon started successfully? I have updated android studio to latest but still get this message for some reason...Any help much appreciated. Just trying to get a working recovery so i can flash rom.
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Maybe my question above is in the wrong thread? I can confirm that holding down both up and down volume buttons an then power does the same thing as taking the battery out in other models (restart).
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Fastboot commands work in the bootloader / fastboot USB
adb commands work in TWRP / recovery
If you can get to the bootloader fastboot USB reflash TWRP or relock the bootloader and flash the same version firmware you have now again
and then flash TWRP
Hi cIsA, thanks for your reply and for distinguishing that after replacing the recovery with TWRP only adb commands will work. Havent had this problems with other phones I have modded. When you say get to the bootloader, one does that by holding down volume down and power no? That takes me to TWRP. I thought recovery and bootloader were the same. So this mean i cant run fastboot commands after installing TWRP? I have re-posted my question in the TWRP thread for this device as I think I may be off topic given the thread title.
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Hi cIsA, thanks for your reply and for distinguishing that after replacing the recovery with TWRP only adb commands will work. Havent had this problems with other phones I have modded. When you say get to the bootloader, one does that by holding down volume down and power no? That takes me to TWRP. I thought recovery and bootloader were the same. So this mean i cant run fastboot commands after installing TWRP? I have re-posted my question in the TWRP thread for this device as I think I may be off topic given the thread title.
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try shut down / then power + volume down / this should load the bootloader not TWRP
from TWRP choose reboot bootloader...does this get you to fastboot usb ?
This is the bootloader
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hey guys, i hope someone can help me.
i was just flashing C6833_14.2.A.0.290_CE just when it was about to finish the power went out in the house, sigh.
now the phone wont turn on, no led, nothing happens holding power down and plugging into pc/pc doesnt detect.. ive tried everything and the phone isnt reacting at all =(.
edit: stock bell phone, never rooted or unlocked bootloader.
I hope you can get it back up
try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45634453#post45634453 ie place the phone into flash mode (post 2) and then try and flash .532 ftf from flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45187952&postcount=2
I Got The Same Thing I Think Because I Not Relock Bootloader To Flash X.ftf From Custom Rom
Any Idea ?
Sheamus292 said:
try Sony Update Service, there is a hardreset option when it detects that you already have the newest version.
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I Have Installed SEUS But For The First Time Use It Need To Connect The Device :'(
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Sheamus292 said:
caesu:
than (if you have the same problem like YawningCat), because you never unlocked the bootloader, send your device back. I think you still have your warranty, right?
YawningCat:
try to relock your Bootloader via Flashtool, go into Sony Update Service and it should detect your device normally, otherwise it just says no to your device because the Bootloader is unlocked.
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I Try It But My Device Just Blink A Red LED Light & On Flashtool It Write This [ Device connected with USB debugging off ]
Any Idea?
thanks for the reply all, power was out the whole day in toronto, poor weather. but now my phone is flashing red (left phone plugged into outlet all night and day) hopefully ill be able to enter flashmode soon.
Sheamus292 said:
caesu:
than (if you have the same problem like YawningCat), because you never unlocked the bootloader, send your device back. I think you still have your warranty, right?
YawningCat:
try to relock your Bootloader via Flashtool, go into Sony Update Service and it should detect your device normally, otherwise it just says no to your device because the Bootloader is unlocked.
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I hope I'm contributing
Hey gang this may sound like I'm being rude and I don't have a FIX for this but if you have a laptop, it's best to try and do stuff like this on your laptop. Even if you have a desktop PC on a UPS, sometimes the UPS won't last long enough to complete the operation in the event of a power outage.
I always run these on my laptop.
yeah ive realized after this mistake i should probably flash with my sisters laptop.. phone was plugged in for a while and it was blinking red > solid red> nothing > blinking red.. so dont know whats up with phone
although ive never messed with bootloader the thing is im not with the provider that sells this phone, i bought it off someone on a BST site and unlocked it for my own provider. ill have to see if i can still warranty it.
brashmadcap said:
Hey gang this may sound like I'm being rude and I don't have a FIX for this but if you have a laptop, it's best to try and do stuff like this on your laptop. Even if you have a desktop PC on a UPS, sometimes the UPS won't last long enough to complete the operation in the event of a power outage.
I always run these on my laptop.
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I Think Is Not A Hard-Brick.It Is A Damaged Bootloader
Check This Thread Out ->
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252038
Is Same As My Problem
YawningCat said:
I Try It But My Device Just Blink A Red LED Light & On Flashtool It Write This [ Device connected with USB debugging off ]
Any Idea?
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caesu said:
thanks for the reply all, power was out the whole day in toronto, poor weather. but now my phone is flashing red (left phone plugged into outlet all night and day) hopefully ill be able to enter flashmode soon.
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From my experience... this phone just won't die... believe it or not.... tried one the craziest attempt to kill my friend's phone... (He want his phone to be dead in order to replace with Z1)
I just can't kill it....
I pulled out the USB cable when it was almost finish flashing... then I got the red LED..
Next I fired up Flashtool and chose flashing and load up the FTF and connect the phone when instructed by holding vol down and connect USB cable... surprise... surprise.... the phone is detected and start flashing...
With locked bootloader it is virtually impossible to kill this phone...
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I Got The Same Thing I Think Because I Not Relock Bootloader To Flash X.ftf From Custom Rom
Any Idea ?
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caesu said:
thanks for the reply all, power was out the whole day in toronto, poor weather. but now my phone is flashing red (left phone plugged into outlet all night and day) hopefully ill be able to enter flashmode soon.
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Just try this one.
Press the red button near the SIM tray until you feel vibration.
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1. Plug in your wall charger for about an hour.
Please don't connect the phone yet to PC.
2. Open Flashtool, select flash (the lightning logo).
3. Load up your XZU FTF and continue.
4. Wait until it shows the connection instruction.
5. Now by holding down the "Vol Down" and connect the USB.
Hope this helps if not your last option will be service center...
Good Luck.
Merry Christmas.
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hey sorry for the late reply, holidays lol
i just tried holding the "red button" but i get no response, when i plug into pc (windows8) it makes the connecting sound then disconnecting sound continuously every few seconds. ive contacted sony canada they said they arent suppose to touch the bell phone because bell has their own repair centre, but rep told me he escalated it to a manager and hoping to get me an RMA number. well see what happens =)
Hello I Want To Ask U If I Flash Stock.ftf 4.3 From PAC ROM My IMEI Lost Right Is That Caused My Xperia Dont Want To Boot?
Please If Someone Know About It Please Reply As ASAP
Has it still got recovery? If so then you will need to flash a stock boot.img.
I guess you have an unlocked bootloader if so then the dual recovery one by ChilliChan for 4.3 will be ideal
Very interested to know a solution to this, here is my story,
I have 2 Z Ultras, 1 working fine with Root, UL-Bootloader, CyanMod, TWRM, and CWM.
The other.... well here's it's story.
I rooted the phone on 4.2, and went to OTA update to 4.3 last night. When I woke, My phone showed the dead android with the red exclamation.
No problem right? I used Sony PCC and attempted to recover, it said that your phone might be damaged and aborted the recovery process.
After that, my phone won't respond to me anymore, flashmode don't show any LED nor screen, Fastboot don't show any LED or screen, even the RED reset button doesn't cause my phone to vibrate. Plugging it in a wall socket gives no response.
Any ideas? Only rooted, Bootloaded is Locked, no recovery.
The only thing I had before I OTA update was root. I repeat, no recovery, bootloader is locked, no LED response, RED button doesn't work.
YawningCat said:
Hello I Want To Ask U If I Flash Stock.ftf 4.3 From PAC ROM My IMEI Lost Right Is That Caused My Xperia Dont Want To Boot?
Please If Someone Know About It Please Reply As ASAP
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@YawningCat I think we need some more details - it is possible to get the phone re-working from a flashing red led.
"Device connected with USB debugging off" suggests that the device is partly powered on
these are the steps I would try, exactly as they are below:
1/ download (if you haven't got already) a generic, or one from your area, copy of .290 - I think I have seen you say that this is what you were trying to flash? if you have not already tried to flash .290 try .532 first as then you will not have imei issues.
2/ make sure all drivers for flashtool are installed - adb, s1, fastboot, etc
3/ start flashtool and select flash (lightning bolt)
4/ select flash mode
5/ select the ftf from step 1
6/ wait for flashtool to tell you to connect the phone
7/connect the usb cable to the PC
8/ press the red reset button until the phone vibrates
9/ connect the usb plug to the phone while holding the volume down key
10/ hope like hell it flashes
blueether said:
@YawningCat I think we need some more details - it is possible to get the phone re-working from a flashing red led.
"Device connected with USB debugging off" suggests that the device is partly powered on
these are the steps I would try, exactly as they are below:
1/ download (if you haven't got already) a generic, or one from your area, copy of .290 - I think I have seen you say that this is what you were trying to flash? if you have not already tried to flash .290 try .532 first as then you will not have imei issues.
2/ make sure all drivers for flashtool are installed - adb, s1, fastboot, etc
3/ start flashtool and select flash (lightning bolt)
4/ select flash mode
5/ select the ftf from step 1
6/ wait for flashtool to tell you to connect the phone
7/connect the usb cable to the PC
8/ press the red reset button until the phone vibrates
9/ connect the usb plug to the phone while holding the volume down key
10/ hope like hell it flashes
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If This A Dumb Question Sorry But How To Make XZU Off?
YawningCat said:
If This A Dumb Question Sorry But How To Make XZU Off?
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hopefully step 8 will get it turned off
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hopefully step 8 will get it turned off
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If Not Plug The USB Cable On The PC Is Not Vibrate , But If I Connect The USB Cable On PC The XZU Vibrate ?
as long as it is off for step 9 so that it enters flashmode
sounding like it could be problematic...
I rooted my xperia p and tried to change the call log with honami phonebook,I added some commands in build.prop,copied another services.jar to system,after 15 mins,my phone powered off and didnt want to power on,just "SoNY" logo and then black screen,no flashboot or fastboot mode,PLEASE help me :'( is it bricked or what?
this is the thread that I followed : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/themes-apps/mod-honami-phonebook-v2-light-black-14-t2389777
It couldnt be. try connecting phone in pc in flashmode then flash stock firmware
pjohn23 said:
It couldnt be. try connecting phone in pc in flashmode then flash stock firmware
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phone is not detected on pc and can't start phone in fast or flashboot,the LED turns green for 1 or 2 sec than turns red then the phone start (sony logo then black screen)
Then install drivers again
Install those from flashtool\drivers folder choose the ones for xperia u,p,sola,go and last 2 optins also, thats fastboot and flash drivers.
Open flashtool and try plug phone in fastboot mode, watch the led, if it start booting remove phone and watch right down on your pc screen to see if its installing. When it finish try again.
This is 99% of these problems...
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yes do as said on above post. it couldnt be a hard brick. AFAIK hard bricks only occur if you flash something not meant for your device. except in Z series.
matood said:
Then install drivers again
Install those from flashtool\drivers folder choose the ones for xperia u,p,sola,go and last 2 optins also, thats fastboot and flash drivers.
Open flashtool and try plug phone in fastboot mode, watch the led, if it start booting remove phone and watch right down on your pc screen to see if its installing. When it finish try again.
This is 99% of these problems...
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Thanks for this but it's not working :/ I tried it already and I tried it after reading your answer,nothing happens. I installed the flashboot and fastboot drivers,and also xperia u,p and sola drivers,everything is good so far,but when I press volume down button and plug my phone,the LED turns green for 2 sec then red then phone starts and nothing happen,also nothing happens in the flashtool screen :/
Z.Blackbeard said:
Thanks for this but it's not working :/ I tried it already and I tried it after reading your answer,nothing happens. I installed the flashboot and fastboot drivers,and also xperia u,p and sola drivers,everything is good so far,but when I press volume down button and plug my phone,the LED turns green for 2 sec then red then phone starts and nothing happen,also nothing happens in the flashtool screen :/
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What windows versioon do you have?
Force power off, press power + volume up untill you feel (1+) 3 vibrations and try.
Try fastboot too and see if there is anything in flashtool log.
ChikeD said:
What windows versioon do you have?
Force power off, press power + volume up untill you feel (1+) 3 vibrations and try.
Try fastboot too and see if there is anything in flashtool log.
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I have windows 7 ultimate 64bit, this morning everything was working perfectly (fast and flashboot modes) but now nothing isi going well damn
I tried what u said to me,tried it so many times this day and nothing is working
Z.Blackbeard said:
I have windows 7 ultimate 64bit, this morning everything was working perfectly (fast and flashboot modes) but now nothing isi going well damn
I tried what u said to me,tried it so many times this day and nothing is working
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You had fastboot/flash mode working before and now they don't?
Do you feel the 3 vibrations?
Is it charging when pluged to cahrger when off, or even with sony logo?
ChikeD said:
You had fastboot/flash mode working before and now they don't?
Do you feel the 3 vibrations?
Is it charging when pluged to cahrger when off, or even with sony logo?
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yes they were working perfectly,yes I feel the vibration and yes my phone charges for both pc connection and charger and I think that my battery is at 100%
Z.Blackbeard said:
yes they were working perfectly,yes I feel the vibration and yes my phone charges for both pc connection and charger and I think that my battery is at 100%
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you flashed stock firmware?
pjohn23 said:
you flashed stock firmware?
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I don't understand?! I can't go in flashboot mode,how can I flash with stock firmware ? and does stock firmware means the factory one?
if the led is turning green it means you can. but if you dont immeadiately flash stock firmware. it will boot. so you need to prepare stock ftf firmware for your device, choose it, wait for flashtool to tell you to connect your phone in flashmode. then connect your phone in flashmode
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if the led is turning green it means you can. but if you dont immeadiately flash stock firmware. it will boot. so you need to prepare stock ftf firmware for your device, choose it, wait for flashtool to tell you to connect your phone in flashmode. then connect your phone in flashmode
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If it doesn't show connected in flash mode in flashtool he cannot flash
Oh, how will he recover his device then? Just trying to help
pjohn23 said:
Oh, how will he recover his device then? Just trying to help
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Yes it's a problem, but I've seen a few that have managed to fix it by disconnecting the battery.
xperia p has removable battery?
pjohn23 said:
xperia p has removable battery?
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Nope, u need to open it and disconnect it
You dont need disconnect anything. Your phone is not bricked, its working. The only problem is your drivers, you have to manage install them and it will work. This has been here thousand times.
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FIXED IT !! I don't know what happened during the night,but this morning I tried to boot my phone and it did respond !! then I flashed firmware and it worked like charm I was going to try the jig usb as a last hope,but It worked and you were right @matood thank you all for your support
I bricked my phone, and I can't do anything with it. when I try to turn off the phone with power+vol up or when I try to turn it on then nothing happens. When I connect it to pc via usb cable then just the pc recognizes that I plugged in an usb device but it says it's unknown. I can't get into flashmode. I have my bootloader locked. My phone is a Xperia Z2.
now when I connect it to pc via usb cable it writes:
15/058/2015 12:58:31 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
15/058/2015 12:58:31 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
maddboss said:
now when I connect it to pc via usb cable it writes:
15/058/2015 12:58:31 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
15/058/2015 12:58:31 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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That is not bricked... Learn how to use Flashtool, this is just a normal message that the phone is connected.
What is a bricked phone?
A bricked phone does NOT vibrate or show anything on a screen (useless as a brick). If you can boot up, then your phone is soft-bricked.
Boot into fastboot mode
Turn off your phone, hold the "up" button and start the phone. Do that until you see "Device connected in Fastboot mode". Now you can flash a kernel. And you should really work on your post quality. You haven't even told us which phone you have.
CubeDev said:
That is not bricked... Learn how to use Flashtool, this is just a normal message that the phone is connected.
What is a bricked phone?
A bricked phone does NOT vibrate or show anything on a screen (useless as a brick). If you can boot up, then your phone is soft-bricked.
Boot into fastboot mode
Turn off your phone, hold the "up" button and start the phone. Do that until you see "Device connected in Fastboot mode". Now you can flash a kernel. And you should really work on your post quality. You haven't even told us which phone you have.
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CubeDev said:
That is not bricked... Learn how to use Flashtool, this is just a normal message that the phone is connected.
What is a bricked phone?
A bricked phone does NOT vibrate or show anything on a screen (useless as a brick). If you can boot up, then your phone is soft-bricked.
Boot into fastboot mode
Turn off your phone, hold the "up" button and start the phone. Do that until you see "Device connected in Fastboot mode". Now you can flash a kernel. And you should really work on your post quality. You haven't even told us which phone you have.
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I know how to use flashtool, and by your definitions, my device is bricked, and I have told you that my device is a Xperia Z2
First step: Make sure your phone is REALLY turned off, I mean completely. A blank screen doesn't mean it is off. Open the USB/ micro SIM flap and carefully press the little red button until it vibrates 3 times. That will do.
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Then repair it by Flashtool or PC Companion. If you use Flahstool please select all the 3 wipes, and No final verification and Reset customizations for a clean install and less chance of a bootloop.
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First step: Make sure your phone is REALLY turned off, I mean completely. A blank screen doesn't mean it is off. Open the USB/ micro SIM flap and carefully press the little red button until it vibrates 3 times. That will do.
Then repair it by Flashtool or PC Companion. If you use Flahstool please select all the 3 wipes, and No final verification and Reset customizations for a clean install and less chance of a bootloop.
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yeah, I know that and I have tried to press the red button, but it didn't vibrate. I also tried to press the power + vol up button for many hours with rubber bands, but it didn't work. That's why I think it's a hard brick
maddboss said:
yeah, I know that and I have tried to press the red button, but it didn't vibrate. I also tried to press the power + vol up button for many hours with rubber bands, but it didn't work. That's why I think it's a hard brick
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I had a very bad experience with an SP (C5303), almost brand new and phone was like a hard brick...turns out it was on a zombie state eating the battery; so when I found out the phone was unresponsive the battery was completely dead so Flashtool couldn't connect. Then I proceed to let the phone charging overnight and then it turned on like nothing never happened.
cachanilla86 said:
I had a very bad experience with an SP (C5303), almost brand new and phone was like a hard brick...turns out it was on a zombie state eating the battery; so when I found out the phone was unresponsive the battery was completely dead so Flashtool couldn't connect. Then I proceed to let the phone charging overnight and then it turned on like nothing never happened.
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I have already tried to charge overnight
hey there, has anyone found a solution to this yet....i love my z2 to throw it away
maddboss said:
I bricked my phone, and I can't do anything with it. when I try to turn off the phone with power+vol up or when I try to turn it on then nothing happens. When I connect it to pc via usb cable then just the pc recognizes that I plugged in an usb device but it says it's unknown. I can't get into flashmode. I have my bootloader locked. My phone is a Xperia Z2.
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There is one important information missing, what did you do that bricked your phone? Unless you really messed up your bootloader or TA partition you should be able to recover with flashtool. Most of the times flashtool fails it's a problem on your pc...check if correct drivers are installed, remove android emulators if you have any (andy, bluestacks) as they conflit with flashtool sometimes.
Very Best solution for this is when you connect your Phone to PC and start PC Companion, there is option repair Phone. It's download the correct version and instal on the Phone then all Working fine even when you have bricked Phone.
I do that more than once and It's working
Wysłane z mojego D6503 przy użyciu Tapatalka
droloud said:
hey there, has anyone found a solution to this yet....i love my z2 to throw it away
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use your pc comapanion.. select repair my phone than select your model phone.. it work.. i have try it on my z2:fingers-crossed:
so i was flashing existenz MM and i can't go to recovery mode, before installing it i have xzdual recovery installed, so i thought i can just flash it again (and ofc it was stupid because after that i just know xzdual won't work with MM) so it's bootloop even when i charge it, the problem is the battery died and it won't fill the battery, the phone keep restarting when plugged in with charger so it keeps draining the battery before it filled up, i can't flash it because of that, the question is, how can i fill the battery so that i can flash it using flashtool?
thanks, and sorry if my English is bad.
kuhaku319 said:
so i was flashing existenz MM and i can't go to recovery mode, before installing it i have xzdual recovery installed, so i thought i can just flash it again (and ofc it was stupid because after that i just know xzdual won't work with MM) so it's bootloop even when i charge it, the problem is the battery died and it won't fill the battery, the phone keep restarting when plugged in with charger so it keeps draining the battery before it filled up, i can't flash it because of that, the question is, how can i fill the battery so that i can flash it using flashtool?
thanks, and sorry if my English is bad.
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If there is no other way you can always open the phone and charge the battery manually(if you have the equipment to do that). I had to do that to my phone yesterday(my battery was so low that it wouldn't boot).
BlAckXpeRia said:
If there is no other way you can always open the phone and charge the battery manually(if you have the equipment to do that). I had to do that to my phone yesterday(my battery was so low that it wouldn't boot).
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how can i remove the case to get the battery out of the phone? its not removable right?
uh. no one?
kuhaku319 said:
how can i remove the case to get the battery out of the phone? its not removable right?
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You have to use a hairdryer. There are tutorials on YouTube.
kuhaku319 said:
so i was flashing existenz MM and i can't go to recovery mode, before installing it i have xzdual recovery installed, so i thought i can just flash it again (and ofc it was stupid because after that i just know xzdual won't work with MM) so it's bootloop even when i charge it, the problem is the battery died and it won't fill the battery, the phone keep restarting when plugged in with charger so it keeps draining the battery before it filled up, i can't flash it because of that, the question is, how can i fill the battery so that i can flash it using flashtool?
thanks, and sorry if my English is bad.
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The phone should also be able to charge in recovery. Try that.
Btw. I recently flashed a Z2 via flashtool with an unplugged battery (usb power was enough), so you could also try flashing it now although it's empty.
Sent from Note 3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.
mr.loverlover said:
You have to use a hairdryer. There are tutorials on YouTube.
The phone should also be able to charge in recovery. Try that.
Btw. I recently flashed a Z2 via flashtool with an unplugged battery (usb power was enough), so you could also try flashing it now although it's empty.
Sent from Note 3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.
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Thank you for the reply,
but the phone cant boot to recovery.
so i should remove the battery and try to flash it without battery plugged in?
because i tried to charge the phone overnight with no luck, havent tried removing the case yet because im not experienced to remove them, is there any alternative that i should try without touching the hardware stuff?
kuhaku319 said:
Thank you for the reply,
but the phone cant boot to recovery.
so i should remove the battery and try to flash it without battery plugged in?
because i tried to charge the phone overnight with no luck, havent tried removing the case yet because im not experienced to remove them, is there any alternative that i should try without touching the hardware stuff?
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I would first try to flash just like it is now, without opening the back cover.
Opening the back panel is the last option I would consider, but only if everything else fails.
The thing with opening back cover is, that you will most likely damage you back panel, and you will have to order some new, fake raplecement + the phone won't be waterproof anymore.
And if you can get your phone into fastboot mode (and you've got unlocked bootloader) then just use "adb fastboot flash boot boot.img" command to flash some kernel with recovery.
Sent from Note 3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.
kuhaku319 said:
Thank you for the reply,
but the phone cant boot to recovery.
so i should remove the battery and try to flash it without battery plugged in?
because i tried to charge the phone overnight with no luck, havent tried removing the case yet because im not experienced to remove them, is there any alternative that i should try without touching the hardware stuff?
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Have you tryied to plug it in and then press power and volume up continiusly until you fell three vibrations? i think this is for reseting the phone if you continue to press until another vibration it will shut down and maybe then it will charge. Also this thread had helped me before http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170
NatNikos said:
Have you tryied to plug it in and then press power and volume up continiusly until you fell three vibrations? i think this is for reseting the phone if you continue to press until another vibration it will shut down and maybe then it will charge. Also this thread had helped me before http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170
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Thanks you for the reply
i tried the vol up + power only one time until it vibrates 3 times for the first time and its off, but when i plugged the charger its continues on bootloop cycles thus battery not filling up.
i guess im gonna try until another vibration and see what happen.
and thank you for the link, im gonna give it a try too later, im not home right now, cheers.
kuhaku319 said:
Thanks you for the reply
i tried the vol up + power only one time until it vibrates 3 times for the first time and its off, but when i plugged the charger its continues on bootloop cycles thus battery not filling up.
i guess im gonna try until another vibration and see what happen.
and thank you for the link, im gonna give it a try too later, im not home right now, cheers.
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Maybe you should try it while plugged in also.
mr.loverlover said:
I would first try to flash just like it is now, without opening the back cover.
Opening the back panel is the last option I would consider, but only if everything else fails.
The thing with opening back cover is, that you will most likely damage you back panel, and you will have to order some new, fake raplecement + the phone won't be waterproof anymore.
And if you can get your phone into fastboot mode (and you've got unlocked bootloader) then just use "adb fastboot flash boot boot.img" command to flash some kernel with recovery.
Sent from Note 3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.
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yeah i tried flashing it but the phone is totally dead, pc wont detect the phone because the phone is dead. that's the issue im facing now :silly:
NatNikos said:
Maybe you should try it while plugged in also.
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tried, still bootlooped, when i hold power + vol up while plugged in, its powered on again and started bootlooping again
im just wondering. did u use flashtool to flash the ftf again?
Dilesh Perera said:
im just wondering. did u use flashtool to flash the ftf again?
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yes, im using flashtool, but when i plug the phone in fastboot mode, flashtool doesnt detect the phone because phone died, no battery.
if i plug the phone in fastboot (hold vol down & plug the usb) will it charge?
kuhaku319 said:
yes, im using flashtool, but when i plug the phone in fastboot mode, flashtool doesnt detect the phone because phone died, no battery.
if i plug the phone in fastboot (hold vol down & plug the usb) will it charge?
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ok try like this
1 put phone off ( u can press the little red button inside the left side flap till it vibrate 3 times )
2 disconnect the cable from Pc
3 open flashtool and select FLASHMODE select the ftf u going to flash
4 once the flashtool request to connect the phone connect the phone while keep on pressing the vol button
it should flash the ftf
kuhaku319 said:
yes, im using flashtool, but when i plug the phone in fastboot mode, flashtool doesnt detect the phone because phone died, no battery.
if i plug the phone in fastboot (hold vol down & plug the usb) will it charge?
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It won't probably charge in fastboot/flashmode.
But it's very strange that the PC won't detect your phone when trying to enter flashmode.
Because, as I said earlier, I was able to get Z2 into flashmode without any power (battery taken out).
There should be some change in device manager when you connect the device.
Are you sure all the drivers are installed on your PC?
Dilesh Perera said:
ok try like this
1 put phone off ( u can press the little red button inside the left side flap till it vibrate 3 times )
2 disconnect the cable from Pc
3 open flashtool and select FLASHMODE select the ftf u going to flash
4 once the flashtool request to connect the phone connect the phone while keep on pressing the vol button
it should flash the ftf
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mr.loverlover said:
It won't probably charge in fastboot/flashmode.
But it's very strange that the PC won't detect your phone when trying to enter flashmode.
Because, as I said earlier, I was able to get Z2 into flashmode without any power (battery taken out).
There should be some change in device manager when you connect the device.
Are you sure all the drivers are installed on your PC?
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Solved
Apparently the driver is acting weird, but i uninstalled all z2 driver and reinstall them, all working and can be flashed
Thank you guys for helping me :fingers-crossed::highfive: