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Alright so in the middle of setting up my phone to flash, i formatted system, boot, wiped data and factory reset and what not then accidently selected reboot system. For some odd reason after that it just got stuck on the vibrant screen. I cant get it into recovery but I can get it into download mode however when trying to odin back to stock my computer does not recognize my phone and odin does not pick it up. I was running MIUI-NB "smart meets smoothness" and have GB bootloaders from using passion v8. any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Hmm format /boot and reboot was bad, at least you got download mode so not hard brick.
Make sure you have proper drivers is all I can think of (some AOSP rom need nexus driver)
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trailblazerz11 said:
Hmm format /boot and reboot was bad, at least you got download mode so not hard brick.
Make sure you have proper drivers is all I can think of (some AOSP rom need nexus driver)
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would you be able to point out which drivers for me?
Try these: http://code.google.com/p/android-roms/downloads/detail?name=android_usb_windows.zip&can=2&q
theexel said:
Try these: http://code.google.com/p/android-roms/downloads/detail?name=android_usb_windows.zip&can=2&q
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how do i install those?
1. Download the file and extract it to your desktop.
2. Find android_usb.inf.
3. Right click android_usb.inf and click install.
4. Connect your phone and see if it works.
theexel said:
1. Download the file and extract it to your desktop.
2. Find android_usb.inf.
3. Right click android_usb.inf and click install.
4. Connect your phone and see if it works.
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Sorry you have to break it down so much, but when I right click the file to install a pop up comes up saying that "The INF file selected does not support this method of installation," any ideas? thank you for your help
cmrn89 said:
Sorry you have to break it down so much, but when I right click the file to install a pop up comes up saying that "The INF file selected does not support this method of installation," any ideas? thank you for your help
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Try this..
1. Start menu -> Right click My computer (or computer if you're on Vista +) click on manage.
2. Find something you think your phone is (It's usually an unknown driver.. it might say Vibrant.. or something.)
3. Right click it.
4. Update driver.
5. Install from a list or specific location.
6. Don't search. I will choose the drivers to install.
7. Hard disk..
8. Search for that file and try it that way.
theexel said:
Try this..
1. Start menu -> Right click My computer (or computer if you're on Vista +) click on manage.
2. Find something you think your phone is (It's usually an unknown driver.. it might say Vibrant.. or something.)
3. Right click it.
4. Update driver.
5. Install from a list or specific location.
6. Don't search. I will choose the drivers to install.
7. Hard disk..
8. Search for that file and try it that way.
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says that "windows has determined that the driver software for your device is up to date"
Install these drivers:
http://www.multiupload.com/2K0I8VLKF7
neobuddy89 said:
Install these drivers:
http://www.multiupload.com/2K0I8VLKF7
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how do I install them?
I have teh same problem, the computer organized the phone now what i should do ?
please help !! i have tried to back to stock, everything is fine until odin said PASS! then the phone dosen't startin recovery mode , but he says Samsung Virant and he stay like that !
Wait what buttons are you pressing to get into recov?
sent from the xda app on my android smartphone.
brick help
mobile tech videos helped me make my vibrant unbrickable!
mkcbbusiness said:
mobile tech videos helped me make my vibrant unbrickable!
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just shipped it to mobiletech I really hope they are able to fix it. theexer helped out A LOT as well
So... I realize there's multiple threads of people asking help on unbricking in general, but I accidentally re-locked the bootloader before flashing a stock kernel.
... Is this phone now a lost cause?
lolstebbo said:
So... I realize there's multiple threads of people asking help on unbricking in general, but I accidentally re-locked the bootloader before flashing a stock kernel.
... Is this phone now a lost cause?
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Repair it with PC Companion or SEUS.
And why did you relock the bootloader???
SmG67 said:
Repair it with PC Companion or SEUS.
And why did you relock the bootloader???
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It keeps giving me a "no software is available for your phone" message.
I meant to flash the stock kernel on it, but, for some reason, I brain farted and accidentally locked the bootloader.
lolstebbo said:
It keeps giving me a "no software is available for your phone" message.
I meant to flash the stock kernel on it, but, for some reason, I brain farted and accidentally locked the bootloader.
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If you're on gingerbread or lower than you should be able to unlock it again with flashtool, as far as i'm aware. Try a stock firmware flashable with flashtool, there should be some available in the x10mini pro development section of this forum.
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If you're on gingerbread or lower than you should be able to unlock it again with flashtool, as far as i'm aware. Try a stock firmware flashable with flashtool, there should be some available in the x10mini pro development section of this forum.
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I can't even get Flashtool to recognize it, though; it was on MiniCM10 and nAa's kernel before the accident. I have the stock ROM and kernel ready, I just.... did the wrong step first on accident.
lolstebbo said:
I can't even get Flashtool to recognize it, though; it was on MiniCM10 and nAa's kernel before the accident. I have the stock ROM and kernel ready, I just.... did the wrong step first on accident.
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You don't need to have it recognised in order to flash it... just put it in flashmode...
SmG67 said:
You don't need to have it recognised in order to flash it... just put it in flashmode...
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It doesn't work; I can't even get to the bootloader unlock opinion. The "Plugins" drop-down menu is empty and fastboot gives me an error message when I try to flash anything.
I guess it's R.I.P for this phone?
lolstebbo said:
It doesn't work; I can't even get to the bootloader unlock opinion. The "Plugins" drop-down menu is empty and fastboot gives me an error message when I try to flash anything.
I guess it's R.I.P for this phone?
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I hope you meant to say flashtool, and not fastboot? our phones don't support fastboot. Always choose flashmode...
The Plugins drop-down should be empty because the ROM you're on is unsupported for the unlock-plugin.
However, you should be able to flash the stock kernel, Hold on...
This should be flashable with flashtool. I can't guarantee that it will make your phone work properly, but it will give you back the stock kernel, and possible enable you to unlock your bootloader again, or at least enable you to flash the other firmware you had lying around...
SmG67 said:
I hope you meant to say flashtool, and not fastboot? our phones don't support fastboot. Always choose flashmode...
The Plugins drop-down should be empty because the ROM you're on is unsupported for the unlock-plugin.
However, you should be able to flash the stock kernel, Hold on...
This should be flashable with flashtool. I can't guarantee that it will make your phone work properly, but it will give you back the stock kernel, and possible enable you to unlock your bootloader again, or at least enable you to flash the other firmware you had lying around...
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ohmygodiloveyousomuchrightnow. Thanks so much. It can boot up now, but nothing responds after it boots into the lock screen. Beats the phone being completely bricked, though.
lolstebbo said:
ohmygodiloveyousomuchrightnow. Thanks so much. It can boot up now, but nothing responds after it boots into the lock screen. Beats the phone being completely bricked, though.
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The same thing happened to my xperia mini pro (U20a) when trying to update through SEUS and the software in the pc (PC companion) crashed by performing an illegal operation(Now it is no longer recognized by seus). This result my phone turning into a brick with only a big triangle with ! mark and a phone's picture was displayed on the screen when it turned on. I have never rooted the phone or installed Xrecovery/busybox (learned about them from this forum threads only). So I was anxiously following this thread and installed Flashtool and downloaded the ftf file (220MB) specified in this thread. Then voila, the flash was successful with this and the phone switched on. Now the second level of problem starts. None of the keys ( even the power key) or touch screen responds once the phone boots up.However the SIM is responding to the incoming calls (although cannot receive them as the touch screen is not operational). The battery is 100% charged and sim signal is 100% with sd card successfully mounted . Every time I need to remove the battery to switch it off. The display is now showing current date time (in a blue background) and a lock(left) and speaker (right) icons. Everything is stalled here. Downloaded two more firmwares and bundled them(sin files) in flash tool, but none worked except this fft file.
Please help
PS I have attached the flash tool log file for this flash.
To both of you: Try Repair with PC Companion.
1. Leave the phone unplugged
2. Start PC Companion
3. Choose Support Zone
4. Choose Update
5. It can find no update because your phone is unplugged
6. Click the Repair-link it shows
7. Follow the instructions from there on.
Hope that works, if not: Download this and flash with flashtool.
Thanx for the quick reply.
I have started the pc companion and go to the repair option. However after selecting the model from the list, it started updating. Then BANG!! Again the program performed an illegal operation and shutdown by the window XP.. The entire PC screen hanged and I had to manually kill it by pressing ALT+Ctrl+Del . So it seems this method will not work in my laptop.
Downloading your FTF file and trying it in flash tool. Hope it will work.:crying:
PS: your link is now pointing to the zip file and I have tried the UK version of that already ( by building the ftf from sin files in flash tool) with no improvement. Can you give a ftf file directly like the last one ? Thanx in advance.
bukaida said:
Thanx for the quick reply.
I have started the pc companion and go to the repair option. However after selecting the model from the list, it started updating. Then BANG!! Again the program performed an illegal operation and shutdown by the window XP.. The entire PC screen hanged and I had to manually kill it by pressing ALT+Ctrl+Del . So it seems this method will not work in my laptop.
Downloading your FTF file and trying it in flash tool. Hope it will work.:crying:
PS: your link is now pointing to the zip file and I have tried the UK version of that already ( by building the ftf from sin files in flash tool) with no improvement. Can you give a ftf file directly like the last one ? Thanx in advance.
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No need to make it yourself, just rename the zip-file you download to .ftf and flash it.
SmG67 said:
No need to make it yourself, just rename the zip-file you download to .ftf and flash it.
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Renamed the file from zip to ftf and put it inside the firmwares folder under flash tool. But during firmware selection while flashing, it is not showing anything ( only your earlier ftf file is visible). Am I doing something wrong?
bukaida said:
Renamed the file from zip to ftf and put it inside the firmwares folder under flash tool. But during firmware selection while flashing, it is not showing anything ( only your earlier ftf file is visible). Am I doing something wrong?
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Possibly... Rename it to U20.ftf and see if it shows up in the list then
SmG67 said:
Possibly... Rename it to U20.ftf and see if it shows up in the list then
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Renamed from original UK_2.1_minipro.zip to U20.ftf but still not visible in firmware list. Screenshot attached.
bukaida said:
Renamed from original UK_2.1_minipro.zip to U20.ftf but still not visible in firmware list. Screenshot attached.
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Did you remove the other one you flashed earlier?
Not sure what's going wrong there, it should show up...
You did restart flashtool?
If you are still there
I removed and reinstalled the flash tool. Followed the procedure discussed so far. Still it is not showing in the list.Screen shot attached. The U20 option which is showing is for your earlier ftf file (kernel_locked) and not the renamed one (however if I bundle the sin files and create the ftf by specifying build number, version etc..) it is showing. However , flushing with that made no improvement. It took sometime to respond as I was trying these.
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I removed and reinstalled the flash tool. Followed the procedure discussed so far. Still it is not showing in the list.Screen shot attached. The U20 option which is showing is for your earlier ftf file (kernel_locked) and not the renamed one (however if I bundle the sin files and create the ftf by specifying build number, version etc..) it is showing. However , flushing with that made no improvement. It took sometime to respond as I was trying these.
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Try this
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Try this
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My bandwidth for this month has ended. However I still have night unlimited facility. So I will download it at night. One more thing, when the download is handled by firefox, the file size is showing as 120 MB but in Internet Download manager, it is 213MB. What is the actual size ?
So, here is the .84 firmware with -86 baseband for the GSM Xperia Play.
From what I see, there are a few firmware changes since .79 firmware and a baseband update. Also, some applications like the Browser and the Phonebook seem to have some changes.
Download: R800i_4.0.2.A.0.84_Vodafone_DE_(1247-8566).ftf
How to Root:
1 - Download All 3 files from this Repository: .84 Firmware Rook Kit
2 - Flash R800i_.79_Kernel.ftf using Flashtools
3 - Root Phone using Eroot1.3.5.exe Tool
4 - Flash R800i_.84_Kernel.ftf using Flashtools
4 - Enjoy your .84 Rooted Firmware!
Thank you all!
Nice Man... Thanks
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appreciated!
I am sorry to ask, but how do I install this? I am a novice. the last update I booted in recovery and installed the zip. this is a ftf file and don't know how to install.
thank you.
legacygt777 said:
appreciated!
I am sorry to ask, but how do I install this? I am a novice. the last update I booted in recovery and installed the zip. this is a ftf file and don't know how to install.
thank you.
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you need to flash it Via app called flashtool on windows
fliperpl said:
you need to flash it Via app called flashtool on windows
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so I got the flashtool loaded on my pc. I put the firmware in the folder. installed the drivers from the flashtools. when it gets to the point where it says for me to unplug and power off the device, it says there's an error and that I need to install drivers.
can someone help? thanks
legacygt777 said:
so I got the flashtool loaded on my pc. I put the firmware in the folder. installed the drivers from the flashtools. when it gets to the point where it says for me to unplug and power off the device, it says there's an error and that I need to install drivers.
can someone help? thanks
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install flash mode fastboot,xperia play, drivers from C:\flashtool\drivers
fliperpl said:
install flash mode fastboot,xperia play, drivers from C:\flashtool\drivers
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I installed flash tool 64
I clicked on flash icon
clicked on flashboot mode
"xperia play" I don't see this?
Tutorial...
legacygt777 said:
I installed flash tool 64
I clicked on flash icon
clicked on flashboot mode
"xperia play" I don't see this?
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How to say hmmmm.... I make some screen shot
1) go to flashtool folder-->drivers--> click to FlashTool-drivers.exe not rar...
2)
thats all
Back on topic, is this any different from the other 8X version? I think its name was "Docomo".
Frutak said:
How to say hmmmm.... I make some screen shot
1) go to flashtool folder-->drivers--> click to FlashTool-drivers.exe not rar...
2)
thats all
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thanks for the details and patience. don't know what happened but the whole processed put me back on stock factory from the beginning. lol such a noob on this. oh well.
Toasty Clown said:
Back on topic, is this any different from the other 8X version? I think its name was "Docomo".
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Docomo Fw: 4.0.1.C.0.86
This Fw: 4.0.2.A.0.84
This Firmware is newer, it has some diferente apps, and baseband changes
does anyone know how to root this new fw?
pipyakas said:
does anyone know how to root this new fw?
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This might help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40431122
Cant root the firmware... with this tool ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40431122 )
flow27 said:
Cant root the firmware... with this tool ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40431122 )
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I have used this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054504
Method 2 ) its working, but you must change kernel from stock to--> (Lupus, doomkernel)
I could not root my 800at phone with this firmware. I am on a locked bootloader/stock kernel. ive used 2 programs to root.
try to flash .79 kernel, then root, then flash .84 kernel again, it might work.
Added Root Method to first post!
I found i file call rootxperia.zip, flashed it nthrough cwm and it worked
However, i got my flex cable mal functioned, so im saying goodbye to xpkay soon since in my place there is no way to fix it
pipyakas said:
I found i file call rootxperia.zip, flashed it nthrough cwm and it worked
However, i got my flex cable mal functioned, so im saying goodbye to xpkay soon since in my place there is no way to fix it
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I know it works, but you need to unlock the bootloader to do it that way
Hi all. I think this will help you to save some time. Flash KK directly with Flash Tool.
Link: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6jBYS-HIMjOQWlkWVlRM19kekk&usp=sharing
Enjoy.
stympy said:
Hi all. I think this will help you to save some time. Flash KK directly with Flash Tool.
Link: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6jBYS-HIMjOQWlkWVlRM19kekk&usp=sharing
Enjoy.
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Thanks for this.. Will save everybody a lot of time. Cheers !!:good:
Thanq very much for this new firmware..
Sent from my XOLO Q3000 Xtreme V1 by Avinash using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Thanks for the update, but now files could not be downloaded due to reach of limited access. Is there any mirror site to download?
Hi When download finish it got some errors and once I extract the zip file and found that many files are missing. Anyone got issue like me?
There is a zip file with filename "pradai_row-ota-P780_ROW_8G_S222_140817.zip_WITH_EBR.zip" inside the target_bin folder, can I delete that away ?
It should not have any impact on flashing right ?
Error in file
auto_lover said:
Hi When download finish it got some errors and once I extract the zip file and found that many files are missing. Anyone got issue like me?
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File size is too big ...1.6 GB !!?? Anyway I decided to download and try. Yes, I also have a problem with the downloaded file. I tried downloading twice. On both the occasions, when I tried to unzip the folder, it is throwing error message as follows for all files :
Unknown method in S222_8GB\P780_ROW_S222_140817\apdb\APDB_MT6589_S01_KK1.MP5_...
Same here. may b a bad download. will try again
Download
I could complete download now.
If you guys have problem in downloading or got error message. This problem occurred when downloading using Chrome browser right?
I downloaded using web browser "Safari" or "Firefox" could be completed without any errors. You can try. Good luck!
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If you can complete download in anyway but got error while extracting. I run Windows 7 right click at zip file then choose 7 zip to extract.
Guys i have downloaded and installed it succesfully.. I conform there is nothing wrong with the download. Please check your connections and browsers.:good:
File extract
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I could complete download now.
If you guys have problem in downloading or got error message. This problem occurred when downloading using Chrome browser right?
I downloaded using web browser "Safari" or "Firefox" could be completed without any errors. You can try. Good luck!
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If you can complete download in anyway but got error while extracting. I run Windows 7 right click at zip file then choose 7 zip to extract.
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Thank you for the clue. 7 Zip worked for extracting the files without error. Later in the day, will try flashing and report.
ganapathyraman_s said:
Thank you for the clue. 7 Zip worked for extracting the files without error. Later in the day, will try flashing and report.
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Successfully installed and also got OTA update done for S223. Genie failed to root. VRoot worked. Lower versions of Titanium back up is unable to locate apk file. Higher versions of Titanium back up is stuck on 'checking for root elevation''. Theme center not showing online content but only the couple of local themes. Switching from Dalvik to ART works.
noob here, need a proper guide in how to use the flash tool in the zip file to flash the stock s222 row rom. please guide. thx.
Gouki^ said:
noob here, need a proper guide in how to use the flash tool in the zip file to flash the stock s222 row rom. please guide. thx.
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Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-p780/development/rom-lenovo-p780-pre-rooted-official-t2553725
The steps are allmost the same.
it would not start after i press the "firmware > upgrade" button. i wonder what i did wrong.
Gouki^ said:
it would not start after i press the "firmware > upgrade" button. i wonder what i did wrong.
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Open the case and press the small red button. See what happent.
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stympy said:
Open the case and press the small red button. See what happent.
Sent from my Lenovo P780
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okay, i figured out the problem why it doesnt flash. i cant install the driver even if i manage to catch it in device manager. Win8 wont allow me to install the driver after the device disconnect. pls advise.
Gouki^ said:
okay, i figured out the problem why it doesnt flash. i cant install the driver even if i manage to catch it in device manager. Win8 wont allow me to install the driver after the device disconnect. pls advise.
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The driver should be installed in this way:
1. plug in the phone
2. the driver should appear like an autorun(one exe file)
3. install driver, double click etc etc next next
4. in device manager it is normal to appear like 1 or 2 seconds max, it is not an error.
5. after you install the driver turn off your phone
6. plug in the cable in the computer and in the phone
7. the driver should install automaticaly.
Tell me if something goes wrong.
stympy said:
The driver should be installed in this way:
1. plug in the phone
2. the driver should appear like an autorun(one exe file)
3. install driver, double click etc etc next next
4. in device manager it is normal to appear like 1 or 2 seconds max, it is not an error.
5. after you install the driver turn off your phone
6. plug in the cable in the computer and in the phone
7. the driver should install automaticaly.
Tell me if something goes wrong.
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i manage to figure it out. I have to do all this in the link below in windows 8/8.1 to get the driver installed. hope it help other win8 users.:fingers-crossed:
http://revryl.com/2013/08/06/install-unsigned-drivers/
Gouki^ said:
i manage to figure it out. I have to do all this in the link below in windows 8/8.1 to get the driver installed. hope it help other win8 users.:fingers-crossed:
http://revryl.com/2013/08/06/install-unsigned-drivers/
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Indeed. That's why i do not use windows 8 or 8.1.
Sent from my Lenovo P780
Hi all,
Marshmallow is giving me all sorts of problems, but the major one is that people can't hear me while on the phone after the latest OTA update. Battery life was also significantly better on LP, and the phone felt snappier in general than it does on MM, so I would like to go back.
My phone was sold in Norway and was not locked to a carrier, but I have no idea which ROM version is used - I assume Nordic Combined.
I have been able to download 32.0.A.6.200 Customized SG and Customized AU, but the R*G numbers are different from the one available for Nordic Combined - does this make a difference? Can I use one or the other of the ones I already have downloaded and just make things work?
If I need the Nordic Combined Customized NOBA version, I'd be delighted if someone has a copy stored somewhere and would be willing to offer a download link.
Thanks in advance.
reverend remiel said:
If I need the Nordic Combined Customized NOBA version, I'd be delighted if someone has a copy stored somewhere and would be willing to offer a download link.
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E5823_Customized NOBA_1298-7782_32.0.A.6.200_R13B
https://mega.nz/#!Js4VkCQZ!e22GXF5ckQeWhiLDswWBr6JnZaEMGqUrIVU82ZSZbFY
I have all E5823 Customized NOBA:
32.0.A.4.11_R9B
32.0.A.5.32_R10B
32.0.A.6.152_R10B
32.0.A.6.200_R13B
32.1.A.1.163_R9C
32.1.A.1.185_R9C
Thank you so much! Highly appreciated!
how to convert it .ftf
I have download this file it is .7z
how I can convert it to .ftf to flash using flashtools
Thanks
haider3781 said:
I have download this file it is .7z
how I can convert it to .ftf to flash using flashtools
Thanks
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Unzip it
after unzip it is a folder containing files not .ftf
after unzip it is a folder containing files not .ftf
I think I have to make .ftf using this folder using flasher tool.
Would you please suggest the solution
Hey guys, found this thread through google. Is this the official Z5C 32.0.A.6.200 version? I'm looking to upgrade to last lollipop before MM and this is what I found. I also would like the Nordic one but I want the stock rom so that I can just upgrade like it was an OTA. I don't need any add ons or root or anything like that. Have I come to the right place?
Anthraxiousness said:
Hey guys, found this thread through google. Is this the official Z5C 32.0.A.6.200 version? I'm looking to upgrade to last lollipop before MM and this is what I found. I also would like the Nordic one but I want the stock rom so that I can just upgrade like it was an OTA. I don't need any add ons or root or anything like that. Have I come to the right place?
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Yes, pure stock from Sony
nilezon said:
Yes, pure stock from Sony
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Thanks for reassuring. Now is there a way to install this without unlocking bootloader or root or anything like that?
Anthraxiousness said:
Thanks for reassuring. Now is there a way to install this without unlocking bootloader or root or anything like that?
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Yes, using FlashTool.
This guide is a good starting point:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/12/install-xperia-marshmallow-using-flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/
nilezon said:
Yes, using FlashTool.
This guide is a good starting point:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/12/install-xperia-marshmallow-using-flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/
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Thanks a lot! First guide I come across that explicitly says I DON'T need to unlock/root so that's great! Since it was about flashing roms I thought I needed the initial setup. Again, thanks!
nilezon said:
Yes, using FlashTool.
This guide is a good starting point:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/12/install-xperia-marshmallow-using-flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/
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Hey, I tried following the guide you provided me and even though it says no root required I get a message while flashing "Root Acess Denied". Woot? I thought the whole point of this was that I wouldn't need root and yet it asks for it? I'm not getting something.
Anthraxiousness said:
Hey, I tried following the guide you provided me and even though it says no root required I get a message while flashing "Root Acess Denied". Woot? I thought the whole point of this was that I wouldn't need root and yet it asks for it? I'm not getting something.
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Hi Anthraxiousness,
Did you follow the guide on xperiablog, linked to above, in full? Have you installed all of the drivers as described there? And have you enabled 'USB debugging' on your phone? IIRC you must enable developer mode on your phone by tapping 'build number' 7 times in the 'about phone' settings. USB debugging is then available under 'developer mode' settings.
Ellul said:
Hi Anthraxiousness,
Did you follow the guide on xperiablog, linked to above, in full? Have you installed all of the drivers as described there? And have you enabled 'USB debugging' on your phone? IIRC you must enable developer mode on your phone by tapping 'build number' 7 times in the 'about phone' settings. USB debugging is then available under 'developer mode' settings.
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Hey, yes of course. One thing that stood out was when I installed Z5C drivers from flashtools. One of the Sony ones had a message "Not needed (no device connected)" or something. I tried twice but same nessage. Still ticked green tho. Could that be it?
Everything else was just as the guide said.
EDIT: Here's the one driver that didn't install:
Sony Net (03/19/2015 6.0.6000.16511) Not needed (No device for update present)
As I said, it was still ticked green alongside the other Z5C driver. Also installed Flashmode and Fastmode drivers.
Anthraxiousness said:
Also installed Flashmode and Fastmode drivers.
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I would still check to make sure the drivers are installed. Look for the indication that drivers are installed correctly after performing this again http://www.theandroidsoul.com/sony-xperia-z-flash-mode-51756/
Ellul said:
I would still check to make sure the drivers are installed. Look for the indication that drivers are installed correctly after performing this again http://www.theandroidsoul.com/sony-xperia-z-flash-mode-51756/
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According to this the device should be in flash mode and LED should be green. Mine stays orange (like it's just charging) and it says "Safe Mode" on the bottom left of the screen. How do I get into flash mode if not with Vol Down + USB? Tried several times but same result. Is there something that needs to be enabled in the phone?
Yes, you should enable 'USB Debugging' under Developer options
Also see here
Okay, finally getting around to doing this after the phone was in for service after the microphone problem got worse and worse, to the point where nobody could hear me.
So, do I add everything from the .7z file into the .ftf I create in Flashtool, or should I exclude the .ta files?
reverend remiel said:
Okay, finally getting around to doing this after the phone was in for service after the microphone problem got worse and worse, to the point where nobody could hear me.
So, do I add everything from the .7z file into the .ftf I create in Flashtool, or should I exclude the .ta files?
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Exclude the ta files.
Flashed 32.0.A.6.200 and it's working, woho!
Thanks to all who piped in, much appreciated.
Now to find a way to get the latest updates for 6.200, but not get the MM update notice back...