[Q] Cannot sideload (drivers?) - Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm in CWM, and I can't sideload because it says "error: device not found". Running "adb devices" shows nothing. I see that Xperia Z2 is not recognized (yellow exclamation point) in device management.
The Google USB drivers aren't recognized. The Google USB drivers with the updated android_winusb.inf I downloaded from Sony in order to fastboot aren't recognized. The Xperia Z2 drivers I got from Sony aren't recognized.
So, could anyone please tell me where I could get some drivers so I can sideload this POS? Or does anyone have any other ideas for why I can't sideload?
I already tried searching for answers and drivers, and checking the sticky, but nobody else seems to be having this problem. Thanks much.
PS: I can't use my sdcard because my sdcard to usb dongle thing just broke. I can't download the zip I need directly onto the phone because it won't boot as is.

sathomps said:
I'm in CWM, and I can't sideload because it says "error: device not found". Running "adb devices" shows nothing. I see that Xperia Z2 is not recognized (yellow exclamation point) in device management.
The Google USB drivers aren't recognized. The Google USB drivers with the updated android_winusb.inf I downloaded from Sony in order to fastboot aren't recognized. The Xperia Z2 drivers I got from Sony aren't recognized.
So, could anyone please tell me where I could get some drivers so I can sideload this POS? Or does anyone have any other ideas for why I can't sideload?
I already tried searching for answers and drivers, and checking the sticky, but nobody else seems to be having this problem. Thanks much.
PS: I can't use my sdcard because my sdcard to usb dongle thing just broke. I can't download the zip I need directly onto the phone because it won't boot as is.
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Try flashing TWRP, For some reason the CWM drivers for any Xperia just doesnt exist.
TWRP though on the other hand works perfectly fine after you insall the drivers
you can use flashtool to flash TWRP If you have a unlocked bootloader which im asuming you have?

Envious_Data said:
Try flashing TWRP, For some reason the CWM drivers for any Xperia just doesnt exist.
TWRP though on the other hand works perfectly fine after you insall the drivers
you can use flashtool to flash TWRP If you have a unlocked bootloader which im asuming you have?
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Yeah, I've unlocked the bootloader. I'll give TWRP a shot, then. It's weird that CWM drivers don't exist. Thanks.

sathomps said:
Yeah, I've unlocked the bootloader. I'll give TWRP a shot, then. It's weird that CWM drivers don't exist. Thanks.
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they havent been avaliable for Xperias for a while, i found i had little issues using TWRP simply because i could even connect my Z2 to my PC in MTP mode whilst in TWRP

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[Q] Question:Sony xperia sola unlock bootloader

I am trying to unlock bootloader at my xperia sola bug i get stuck at step 13(i am using the official way).I connect my sola to the computer,led becomes green as it should but then pc doesnt ask me for drivers as this step says and i cant go on!Please help!My bootloader can be unlocked and i tried once rooted,with cwm and stock rom and once with everything stock(no root no nothing)
Help me please!Sorry for my bad einglish!
plutonas1 said:
I am trying to unlock bootloader at my xperia sola bug i get stuck at step 13(i am using the official way).I connect my sola to the computer,led becomes green as it should but then pc doesnt ask me for drivers as this step says and i cant go on!Please help!My bootloader can be unlocked and i tried once rooted,with cwm and stock rom and once with everything stock(no root no nothing)
Help me please!Sorry for my bad einglish!
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even if nt askd u could point it
Need Help.I too stuck at this point.
I am trying to unlock my boot locker.I followed the sony official guide. i am stuck at the point were my computer should ask for fastboot driver when i am pluging the usb cable,holding fastboot key(Volume up key) simultaneously.I tried to locate driver manually using device manager utility.But not successful . I dont know how to point the driver manually.
XperiasolaArul said:
I am trying to unlock my boot locker.I followed the sony official guide. i am stuck at the point were my computer should ask for fastboot driver when i am pluging the usb cable,holding fastboot key(Volume up key) simultaneously.I tried to locate driver manually using device manager utility.But not successful . I dont know how to point the driver manually.
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Once you connect your phone via usb and while you are pressing volume up button, on windows go start-> right click on computer->devices manager. Now you should see your device. Right click and install drivers manually from the folder of the drivers you downloaded.
Notice that you have to be fast since and that maybe you will have to repeat this procedure several times since firsts times phone remains on fastboot for really few seconds.
You can also try another way. Download and install latest flashtool. After that go to Computer-> C:/-> Flashtool-> Drivers-> run Flashtool-drivers. Install the drivers for your device.
DaRk-L0rD said:
Once you connect your phone via usb and while you are pressing volume up button, on windows go start-> right click on computer->devices manager. Now you should see your device. Right click and install drivers manually from the folder of the drivers you downloaded.
Notice that you have to be fast since and that maybe you will have to repeat this procedure several times since firsts times phone remains on fastboot for really few seconds.
You can also try another way. Download and install latest flashtool. After that go to Computer-> C:/-> Flashtool-> Drivers-> run Flashtool-drivers. Install the drivers for your device.
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Thank u DaRk-L0rD. Its working fine :good:

Could any one help me with this regard?

Hi to everyone.....!
Pls read my post and help me to resolve my problem, here my problem is that I'm unable to connect my Xperia u rom jellybean 4.1 v6 full kernel-experimental, to system when I connect my phone to pc it's only charging but my phone internal memory is not getting detected by my pc for a past 3 months I searched Google, xda but nonepost hhelped me and I got sick and tiered of being like this due this I'm unable copy any media files to my device. I tried with more than 7 pc mine's and my friends pc but in none worked I also cleared data of mtp extension services in settings>apps>all but nothing helped,, tried with adb but that also dint work. I tried with sdcard mod app installed in my phone and mounted with mtp and sdcard but nothing happened,tried connecting in fastboot and flashboot but it's not happening bcz while I'm connecting the phone in both fast and flash boots my phone illumination light blowing blue and green for just 3 seconds and phone turning on due to this my pc as well as my friends Pc not detecting in both fastboot as well as in flashboot. I tried with soft and hard reset my phone by following pressing vol up and power button for one vibration for softbrick and 3 vibration for hardreset but still nothing happened. And reinstalled mine's and my friends pc's os xp,Windows 7,8 as well as drivers for my phone fastboot,flashboot, and usbdrivers from both flashtool new and old versions as well as developers.snowmobile.com website but nothing happened finally I went Sony service centre in Chennai basically I'm from chennai. Over there they asked warranty I said it's out of warranty and they said it's board problem that too without checking they said this and asked for payment of 8000 inr, it's 80% of phone cost.I got wexed return my home with tears yes I'm not ashamed to tell this bcz my phone is morethan anything for me and finally I came to conclusion for hardware problem and I writing this in xda with my final hope if here in this forum to none help then I leave it to god.let me ask you devs and friends pls help I'm in great depression not popping out anything in mind was idle. Due to budget problem I'm unable to repair or any new phone. FINALLY MY LOST WORDS IM GREAT FANBOY FOR SONY PRODUCTS ESPECIALLY MOBILES AND TV,THIS MY XPERIA U IS AN MY ONE AND ONLY FIRST SMARTPHONE IT WORKED FOR PAST 1 1/2 YEARS LIKE CHARM BUT NOW THIS THING HAPPENED.I KNOW VERY WELL IN ELECTRONICS ANYTHING HAPPEN AT ANYTIME SO IF I BLAME MY BEST SONY I WILL PUT IN GREAT GILT,I LIKE TO CONVEY MY REQUEST THAT NEAE FUTURE PLS TRY TO STICK WITH SDCARD BCZ IF THIS MTP PROBLEM ARISES THEN BY MAKING USING OF SDCARD WE CAN HAVE CHANCES SONY PLS STICK WITH THAT.IF IT'S THERE THEN I MIGHT HAVE ALTERNATIVE BUT DUE TO MTP IM STUCK,I KNOW THERE MIGHT BE ANY REASON FOR NOT PUTTING SDCARD SLOT IN XPERIA U BUT STILL I REQUEST YOU SONY PLS PUT SDCARD SLOT IN UPCOMING XPERIAS. So finally coming to xda devs and members and friends I REQUEST you one and all to help me with this problem.please help me please help me please help me.THANK YOU ALL DEVS WHO ARE ALL SUPPORTING FOR CUSTOM ROMS,MODS especially DEVSHIFT,MUNJENI,DROIDXTREMER,DIVAKISH,etc.THANK YOU ALL OF THEM PLS CONSIDER THIS AS YOURS PROBLEM AND HELP ME OUT IN THIS.THANK YOU.
Bro try flashing Phantom Kernel 1.0.7 touch version via fastboot......
And you can always transfer files with ADB.Don't give up hope.....
Stock Version: http://www.mediafire.com/?hn20cc3y29n5ce0
CM Version: www.mediafire.com/download/1y9eili64qcc4s9/Phantom[1.0.7]-CM-PowerSaver.zip
AKA#1 said:
Bro try flashing Phantom Kernel 1.0.7 touch version via fastboot......
And you can always transfer files with ADB.Don't give up hope.....
Stock Version: http://www.mediafire.com/?hn20cc3y29n5ce0
CM Version: www.mediafire.com/download/1y9eili64qcc4s9/Phantom[1.0.7]-CM-PowerSaver.zip
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First of all I wanna thank you from my heart for your kind reply I have tried phantom kernel nothing happened and regarding adb samething nothing working would u help me how to connect in adb pls bro once again thank you
kumar8904 said:
First of all I wanna thank you from my heart for your kind reply I have tried phantom kernel nothing happened and regarding adb samething nothing working would u help me how to connect in adb pls bro once again thank you
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Usb debugging
I wish to emphasize that flash mode and fastboot should work regardless. Are you using usb 3.0?
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Bro AndroidNoob69's right.Please provide details about your
PC Operating System
ROM
USB Port........
AndroidNoob69 said:
Usb debugging
I wish to emphasize that flash mode and fastboot should work regardless. Are you using usb 3.0?
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im using usb 2.0 port, pc os - windows 7 and mobile rom [UNOFFICIAL] Stock JellyBean 4.1.2 V6 [FULL] by DevSwift1, kernel - first experimental 0.3c and after suggestion phantom
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Bro AndroidNoob69's right.Please provide details about your
PC Operating System
ROM
USB Port........
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pc--- windows 7
mobile-- DevSwift1jellybean v6 full
usb port-- 2.0
AndroidNoob69 said:
Usb debugging
I wish to emphasize that flash mode and fastboot should work regardless. Are you using usb 3.0?
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i have tried checking ub debugging as well in settings>developers>usb debugging but still no chances and tried with sideload in CMW but nothing happened and tried with usb port 3.0 as well no luck
could you help me to push files through adb i have tried it but still adb pusher mod not working. adb stuck with waiting for device thats it this adb also not detecting my phone
Bro try making a CWM backup and reflash the ROM after triple wipe....I don't know why ADB's stuck.
QUOTE=AKA#1;4714 903 3]Bro try making a CW M b ackup and reflash the ROM aft er triple wipe....I don't know why ADB's stuck.[/QUOTE]
I did everything bro but nothing happened , I installed rom moretha. 5 times by wiping All the Necessar. One
Why don't you flash stock ICS firmware in flashmode(via flashtool)??
Have you tried flashing stock rom with flashtool?
You can also try (re)mounting sdcard in cwm recovery or with adb.
In cwm it's located in mounts and storage --> mount sdcard.
When you connect your phone to pc, do you see that "usb debugging enabled" notification?
If not you have to enable it from developer options. And when you try to do something with adb, does it give any error message, such as "device offline", "device not found" or "waiting for device"?
AKA#1 said:
Why don't you flash stock ICS firmware in flashmode(via flashtool)??
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bro i already to;d you that iam unable to connect in any mode flashboot and fastboot i had reset soft reset used rubber band trick but nothing happened
MarketMaster said:
Have you tried flashing stock rom with flashtool?
You can also try (re)mounting sdcard in cwm recovery or with adb.
In cwm it's located in mounts and storage --> mount sdcard.
When you connect your phone to pc, do you see that "usb debugging enabled" notification?
If not you have to enable it from developer options. And when you try to do something with adb, does it give any error message, such as "device offline", "device not found" or "waiting for device"?
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i have tried remounting in cmw but nothing happened about adb none response, there is no error. i have checked usb debugging while connecting with pc in mobile no such words "usb debugging enabled" its just charging thats it nothing more than that
your problem is that ur drivers are crashed because of some weird reason..
Download usb deview at http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html#DownloadLinks
unplug your phone..
now unzip the app and run it..
in the vendor id tab search for drivers having id as - "0fce"
Select ALL of them and uninstall them by right click --> uninstall selected.
remove sony pc companion.
restart your pc..
download latest adb and fastboot drivers here : http://rubenalamina.mx/download/525/
simply run the installer..
default install directory is C:\ADB
now turn off usb debugging and then connect your phone.
let it install mtp drivers.
now download flashtool https://unrestrict.li/flashtool
install the flashtool.
(optional but still recommended) disable antivirus and firewall of pc
go to install directory of flashtool and locate folder "drivers"
open it and run the installer.. you will see a window asking which driver to install check the following items:
-xperia p, u, sola, go, drivers,
-fastboot
-flashtool
when its done unplug turn on usb debugging and go to installed directory of adb, press and hold shift key and then right click anywhere in that folder..
select open command prompt and pass this command:
adb devices
you should see at least one device connected.
if yes you are succeeded and fastboot will work too.
kumar8904 said:
i have tried checking ub debugging as well in settings>developers>usb debugging but still no chances and tried with sideload in CMW but nothing happened and tried with usb port 3.0 as well no luck
could you help me to push files through adb i have tried it but still adb pusher mod not working. adb stuck with waiting for device thats it this adb also not detecting my phone
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Did you install PROPER DRIVERS?
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You need to have excatly the same thing like on picture in attachment! If not than simple download usb drivers from my site http://munjeni.homeunix.com
AD9295 said:
your problem is that ur drivers are crashed because of some weird reason..
Download usb deview at http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html#DownloadLinks
unplug your phone..
now unzip the app and run it..
in the vendor id tab search for drivers having id as - "0fce"
Select ALL of them and uninstall them by right click --> uninstall selected.
remove sony pc companion.
restart your pc..
download latest adb and fastboot drivers here : http://rubenalamina.mx/download/525/
simply run the installer..
default install directory is C:\ADB
now turn off usb debugging and then connect your phone.
let it install mtp drivers.
now download flashtool https://unrestrict.li/flashtool
install the flashtool.
(optional but still recommended) disable antivirus and firewall of pc
go to install directory of flashtool and locate folder "drivers"
open it and run the installer.. you will see a window asking which driver to install check the following items:
-xperia p, u, sola, go, drivers,
-fastboot
-flashtool
when its done unplug turn on usb debugging and go to installed directory of adb, press and hold shift key and then right click anywhere in that folder..
select open command prompt and pass this command:
adb devices
you should see at least one device connected.
if yes you are succeeded and fastboot will work too.
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bro thanks for your reply and effort for support and yes still im unable to connect my pc i followed every bit clearly as you mention in detail but still no chances. and i cant see 0fce" in vendor id.still i followed everything like adb,flashboot and flashmode drivers,flashtool drivers installed turning on usb debugging every ****ing thing but still no chances brother will you help me?
munjeni said:
You need to have excatly the same thing like on picture in attachment! If not than simple download usb drivers from my site http://munjeni.homeunix.com
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bro i cant find those sony adb in device manager im using windows 7. i have installed everything but in uninstall and remove tab i cant see sony adb
This may sound silly but two things,
have you tried a different usb port
and is the sdcard mounted in cwm.
I have to make sure the sdcard is mounted before i can connect mine.
Do a hard reset hold power and up till the phone vibrates 3 times then try to connect to flashtool by holding power and volume down.

[Q] Computer recognizes Sasmung GS3 as a camera, not a Phone

Hello,
I'm trying to connect my Samsung GS3 to my computer to use with the Android SDK Manager and the ADB console, but when I connect it to my computer it recognizes it as a Camera and ADB doesn't recognize it either, how do I fix this?
I'm locked out of my phone and trying to unlock it using methods from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620456. So I have no interaction with my phone beyond the locksreen to change from PTP to MTP as I've seen people with similair problems suggest. Is their a workaround?
1337Dev said:
Hello,
I'm trying to connect my Samsung GS3 to my computer to use with the Android SDK Manager and the ADB console, but when I connect it to my computer it recognizes it as a Camera and ADB doesn't recognize it either, how do I fix this?
I'm locked out of my phone and trying to unlock it using methods from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620456. So I have no interaction with my phone beyond the locksreen to change from PTP to MTP as I've seen people with similair problems suggest. Is their a workaround?
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install kies if you have it installed already then uninstall it then install again
1337Dev said:
Hello,
I'm trying to connect my Samsung GS3 to my computer to use with the Android SDK Manager and the ADB console, but when I connect it to my computer it recognizes it as a Camera and ADB doesn't recognize it either, how do I fix this?
I'm locked out of my phone and trying to unlock it using methods from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620456. So I have no interaction with my phone beyond the locksreen to change from PTP to MTP as I've seen people with similair problems suggest. Is their a workaround?
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Since you're already looking in the right place, consider installing a custom recovery (such as philz) with odin and then flash the zip.
Thanks for the help. I was finally able to get my computer to recognize the GS3 (Installed Samsung USB Drivers from their website instead of Kies). But now after it recognizes that I have new hardware installed, when I try to use the Wizard to automatically install the drivers I get the error: "The required section was not found in the inf", did some searching and realized that this is due to not having the wpdmtp.inf file on your computer. I've checked and it is indeed missing, does anyone now of a way to install this file?
I'm still locked out of my phone. And I don't have an SD Card to install recovery and flash the zip as dxppxd suggested.
1337Dev said:
Thanks for the help. I was finally able to get my computer to recognize the GS3 (Installed Samsung USB Drivers from their website instead of Kies). But now after it recognizes that I have new hardware installed, when I try to use the Wizard to automatically install the drivers I get the error: "The required section was not found in the inf", did some searching and realized that this is due to not having the wpdmtp.inf file on your computer. I've checked and it is indeed missing, does anyone now of a way to install this file?
I'm still locked out of my phone. And I don't have an SD Card to install recovery and flash the zip as dxppxd suggested.
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Take another shot by booting into a custom recovery, most give you adb access while in recovery.
If the phone is locked with usb debugging disabled you won't be able to get adb access.

No access to bootloader or recovery, but device works. What's going on here?

The device works properly. I was able to unlock the bootloader using flashtool. The problem is, I can't get it into fastboot mode. I hold volume up, plug in the usb cable, it does a quick flash from amber to green, then nothing. From what I'm reading, it's supposed to stay lit blue. So something isn't right here, but it doesn't seem like the steps can be screwed up.
As a point of reference, I tried re-flashing the factory FTF, and even installing a different one. The results are the same. Device boots fine, but I can't access recovery or bootloader(most importantly).
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
InGeNeTiCs said:
The device works properly. I was able to unlock the bootloader using flashtool. The problem is, I can't get it into fastboot mode. I hold volume up, plug in the usb cable, it does a quick flash from amber to green, then nothing. From what I'm reading, it's supposed to stay lit blue. So something isn't right here, but it doesn't seem like the steps can be screwed up.
As a point of reference, I tried re-flashing the factory FTF, and even installing a different one. The results are the same. Device boots fine, but I can't access recovery or bootloader(most importantly).
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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have you try flashtool command to command your phone go to fastboot mode automatically if you on flash mode?
Nicklas Van Dam said:
have you try flashtool command to command your phone go to fastboot mode automatically if you on flash mode?
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Yes, of course. Using the flashtool does not work, neither does using adb reboot-bootloader.
InGeNeTiCs said:
Yes, of course. Using the flashtool does not work, neither does using adb reboot-bootloader.
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i think this hardware issue, but have try it another way like from your reboot option from system?
Nicklas Van Dam said:
i think this hardware issue, but have try it another way like from your reboot option from system?
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I just don't understand how my bootloader can be broken, but everything else still works?
I need to know how to fix this in order to move forward.
InGeNeTiCs said:
I just don't understand how my bootloader can be broken, but everything else still works?
I need to know how to fix this in order to move forward.
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i don't know too, may be you need help from reconigzed developer or any senior member. i think like that
Thread closed until the OP checks his PMs and tells me which device he has
Install drivers from c:\flashtool\drivers
and choose fastboot, flashmode and z drivers
When you unlocked using flashtool did you get the code from sony?
Also, dial *#*#7378423#*#* goto service info and configuration, what does the last line say exactly
gregbradley said:
Thread closed until the OP checks his PMs and tells me which device he has
Install drivers from c:\flashtool\drivers
and choose fastboot, flashmode and z drivers
When you unlocked using flashtool did you get the code from sony?
Also, dial *#*#7378423#*#* goto service info and configuration, what does the last line say exactly
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I'm on a mac, I got my unlock code from sony, and the last line says "Bootloader unlocked: Yes"
I can try it on a pc, but the problem isn't the method, it's the device. ADB correctly sends the reboot-bootloader command, it just doesn't get to the bootloader. I get a black screen. Same for when I try and access recovery. It's just really odd that the device still works this way.
Would trying this on a pc with the drivers listed be any different? I'm at work now and I can use my PC instead of my macbook if it'll yield different results.
InGeNeTiCs said:
I'm on a mac, I got my unlock code from sony, and the last line says "Bootloader unlocked: Yes"
I can try it on a pc, but the problem isn't the method, it's the device. ADB correctly sends the reboot-bootloader command, it just doesn't get to the bootloader. I get a black screen. Same for when I try and access recovery. It's just really odd that the device still works this way.
Would trying this on a pc with the drivers listed be any different? I'm at work now and I can use my PC instead of my macbook if it'll yield different results.
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What were you expecting? There is no bootloader screen on the phone. You get a black screen when in fastboot mode, all commands are done from a command window on the computer.
Have you installed a recovery? If not then you cannot enter it. There is no factory or stock recovery accessible on xperia phones.
I would suggest using a Linux or windows machine, I have heard of nothing but problems using macs.
Is there any way I can reflash the factory bootloader with an ftf? I've done two so far and it hasn't seemed to help anything.
To my understanding, when the device is off, you hold volume up and then plug the usb cable in. This should make the led stay solid blue, but mine just blinks amber then green real quick, and nothing happens.
Can someone confirm that I'm not crazy here? It's not like this is my first time modifying an android device. I've been using android since the G1, I work as an IT manager, I use windows, mac, and ubuntu linux regularly, I've compiled my own roms from aosp...So this is really making me nuts!
gregbradley said:
What were you expecting? There is no bootloader screen on the phone. You get a black screen when in fastboot mode, all commands are done from a command window on the computer.
Have you installed a recovery? If not then you cannot enter it. There is no factory or stock recovery accessible on xperia phones.
I would suggest using a Linux or windows machine, I have heard of nothing but problems using macs.
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The entire process worked fine up until trying to get into fastboot mode. Everyone is saying I should see a blue led, but that's not happening, and it doesn't respond to fastboot commands on my mac, and the pc installer doesn't install the drivers. I've tried searching for the driver files, but I'm not having any luck. I don't want an installer, I just want to manually select the windows driver files and force it to install.
Windows 8.1, latest version of flashtool, my device just shows up in device manager as c6833. When I tell it to search for drivers, it doesn't find anything even after having run the driver installer. Is there a website or a thread on xda that has just the driver files for the z ultra rather than a full installer?
Progress: I've pulled the driver files out of the installer. I'm going to try and get the device recognized on my pc in a bit.
InGeNeTiCs said:
Is there any way I can reflash the factory bootloader with an ftf? I've done two so far and it hasn't seemed to help anything.
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Not sure what you mean, you have not altered the bootloader, just unlocked it. Also, flashing FTF's do not touch the bootloader
To my understanding, when the device is off, you hold volume up and then plug the usb cable in. This should make the led stay solid blue, but mine just blinks amber then green real quick, and nothing happens.
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Yes, phone off, keep volume up pressed and attach USB cable (Volume down would be for flashmode) I think you have issues with the drivers on a mac
Can someone confirm that I'm not crazy here? It's not like this is my first time modifying an android device. I've been using android since the G1, I work as an IT manager, I use windows, mac, and ubuntu linux regularly, I've compiled my own roms from aosp...So this is really making me nuts!
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You are not crazy, You can also try
Code:
adb devices
to see if the machine sees the phone when it is turned on, then try
Code:
fastboot devices
to see if it is actually in fastboot mode or not
InGeNeTiCs said:
The entire process worked fine up until trying to get into fastboot mode. Everyone is saying I should see a blue led, but that's not happening, and it doesn't respond to fastboot commands on my mac, and the pc installer doesn't install the drivers. I've tried searching for the driver files, but I'm not having any luck. I don't want an installer, I just want to manually select the windows driver files and force it to install.
Windows 8.1, latest version of flashtool, my device just shows up in device manager as c6833. When I tell it to search for drivers, it doesn't find anything even after having run the driver installer. Is there a website or a thread on xda that has just the driver files for the z ultra rather than a full installer?
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The installer with flashtool is quite good, you can choose which files to use,
Just pick the fastboot, flashmode and Z drivers
gregbradley said:
Not sure what you mean, you have not altered the bootloader, just unlocked it. Also, flashing FTF's do not touch the bootloader Yes, phone off, keep volume up pressed and attach USB cable (Volume down would be for flashmode) I think you have issues with the drivers on a macYou are not crazy, You can also try
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adb devices
to see if the machine sees the phone when it is turned on, then try
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fastboot devices
to see if it is actually in fastboot mode or not
The installer with flashtool is quite good, you can choose which files to use,
Just pick the fastboot, flashmode and Z drivers
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also note that on windows 8.x you have to be in the special boot mode to install unsigned drivers
Just curious did u manage to make ur phone work cuz I got similar problem with recovery(TWRP) it sometimes only show it rest of time it's black screen and in that black screen I can tap on reboot to system or poweroff. It's annoying sometimes cuz I need to flash some important stuff.

Lenovo P70A problems with flashing TWRP

Hey, I am new here so sorry if I'm posting in wrong board.
I rooted my P70 a while ago and everything was fine. Now I decided that I want to flash 5.1.1 on it. I proceeded to flash TWRP.
I tried it with SP flash on pc, I checked that my scatter file and recovery.img was correct. I opened the scatter file in SP, connected my phone and clicked download, but nothing happened. Only the phone started charging, I have enabled USB Debugging and developer mode. The bootloader was still the stock one. Why?
Next thing I tried is to put the recovery.img on SD card and downloading Uncletools, I flashed it and it asked me if I want to reboot in bootloader, so I did, but it was still the stock bootloader.
What am I doing wrong? Thanks a lot for any response.
Anyone got any idea?
Click download and conecting usb cable to hh
Hey,
I have the same issue. The phone is rooted but the SP flash tool will not do anything. I've read that it's because the USB drivers are incorrect. However I am unable to install the drivers as the phone does not show up under other devices but rather under portable devices. I tried to install the android sdk and use those drivers or ones I found on the web but none of them will take. I found the ADB device signed driver under USB devices in the device manager.
I am honestly at a loss here. Would be grateful if anyone has ideas I could try!
Thanks

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