Hello, recently I tried to flash my phone in flashtool and always stuck at "reading device information", even xperia companion can't detect it !
I re-installed all drivers, tried old versions of flashtool and firmware but always the same problem.
My phone is rooted but I don't know about bootloader. Any help? suggestions?
Thanks
Hi, I managed today to get mine working again. I had rooted it with RR but then got a bootloop. After giving up I found a forum that mentioned Sony Emma and I have managed to get my phone back to stock rom and working fine again.
triffiditus said:
Hi, I managed today to get mine working again. I had rooted it with RR but then got a bootloop. After giving up I found a forum that mentioned Sony Emma and I have managed to get my phone back to stock rom and working fine again.
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Already tried Emma, didn't work either ! but can you share the link with me, I may give it a try.
Did you install the unsigned drivers as well ?
~ Minato ~ said:
Did you install the unsigned drivers as well ?
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If you mean the ones in flashtool drivers, well YES!
nekomeow said:
If you mean the ones in flashtool drivers, well YES!
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Try this.
Remove whatever flashtool version you have.
Disable windows driver signature enforcement.
https://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how-to-disable-driver-signature-verification-on-64-bit-windows-8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/
Restart your pc or laptop.
Install ADB.You might not need this but just to be on the safe side.
URL="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0MKgCbUM0itSUhpUklCTFpzWkE&authuser=0
Install flashtool-0.9.18.6 with all the drivers.
(For some reason this is the most compatible one for Xperia Z2)
Then try flashing again.
sorry about the late reply. ?
Let me know how it goes ✌
~ Minato ~ said:
Try this.
Remove whatever flashtool version you have.
Disable windows driver signature enforcement.
https://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how-to-disable-driver-signature-verification-on-64-bit-windows-8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/
Restart your pc or laptop.
Install ADB.You might not need this but just to be on the safe side.
URL="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0MKgCbUM0itSUhpUklCTFpzWkE&authuser=0
Install flashtool-0.9.18.6 with all the drivers.
(For some reason this is the most compatible one for Xperia Z2)
Then try flashing again.
sorry about the late reply.
Let me know how it goes
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Did all of that and same problem stuck at "Reading device information"
Maybe it's a Hardware problem not software ! what do you think ?
nekomeow said:
Did all of that and same problem stuck at "Reading device information"
Maybe it's a Hardware problem not software ! what do you think ?
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It really seems like a flashtool/driver issue .I had the same error a while back , i used that version and it's drivers as i mentioned earlier and everything worked fine.
Just to be on the safe side,give it a try on another pc and see ✌
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My x10i keeps showing android system not responding after i flashed a xperiaTW custom ROM by wolfbreak. I tried to flash a stock firmware using flashtool but it kept saying, ERROR , please install or reInstall Drivers. I assume that the computer could not detect that my phone is in flashmode. The point now is, i tried using PC companion to repair the drivers, they asked me to Drag the notification bar down and click Mount, but my phone system is not responding. if i click wait or force close, it will pop back up again. and it wont respond to my touches at all. So im like stuck at the home page. Is my phone like dead now or what?
isaacpeh said:
My x10i keeps showing android system not responding after i flashed a xperiaTW custom ROM by wolfbreak. I tried to flash a stock firmware using flashtool but it kept saying, ERROR , please install or reInstall Drivers. I assume that the computer could not detect that my phone is in flashmode. The point now is, i tried using PC companion to repair the drivers, they asked me to Drag the notification bar down and click Mount, but my phone system is not responding. if i click wait or force close, it will pop back up again. and it wont respond to my touches at all. So im like stuck at the home page. Is my phone like dead now or what?
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Look in Device manager while your phone is plugged...is there some device with an error.
Maybe its the usb drivers or ADB drivers. Look and tell what is the device that have problems. Maybe I can guide you how to install it's drivers.
Possible solution
Hi.
Actually, I believe the solution is very simple.
Just install "Sony Ericsson Update Service" (alias SEUS) from Sony Ericsson website and it will install the needed drivers.
It happened to me, and I solved it that way.
Good luck!
proyectomx said:
Hi.
Actually, I believe the solution is very simple.
Just install "Sony Ericsson Update Service" (alias SEUS) from Sony Ericsson website and it will install the needed drivers.
It happened to me, and I solved it that way.
Good luck!
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The installing of SEUS will not do the trick, he has to put the phone in flashmode in order to SEUS to install the driver.
But, SEUS installs only usb drivers. If the problem is ADB101 driver it will not help!
Look inside the flashtool folder, you will see a drivers folder and inside that there's a installer for drivers.
Sent from my X10x using XDA App
I think the guy is not reading at all
G-FACE said:
I think the guy is not reading at all
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You talking about me G or the OP?
Lockon Stratos said:
You talking about me G or the OP?
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Talk about the OP, man. How could you think i meant you?
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Talk about the OP, man. How could you think i meant you?
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My apologies G...just had a rough day.
Anyway yeah OP doesn't like to read. He/she got another thread or 2 in here about the flashtool. I pointed OP to the tutorial that Reindero made, which IMO is idiot proof, but the questions that get asked are mind blowing. We were all noobs at one point and I mean I understand if what you are asking is NOT well documented but common....did you even bother reading any of the steps??? Anyway that's my rant for the today.
Hi there, recently i got Sony Xperia U,but problems is that i tried all root softwares,i done that thing with USB Cable + Volume Up / Volume Down
And simply doesn't work i tried using Sony PC Companion and updating from android 2.3.7 to 4.0 and stuck at 2nd step. Is there solution for this?
duxishere said:
Hi there, recently i got Sony Xperia U,but problems is that i tried all root softwares,i done that thing with USB Cable + Volume Up / Volume Down
And simply doesn't work i tried using Sony PC Companion and updating from android 2.3.7 to 4.0 and stuck at 2nd step. Is there solution for this?
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Try offline updating with Flashtool and ftf
For rooting is for only ICS on locked bootloaders
currently support build number .10 firmware
Little Zed said:
Try offline updating with Flashtool and ftf
For rooting is for only ICS on locked bootloaders
currently support build number .10 firmware
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Well i tried also with that,and again fastbooted,tried to root with few softwares and still says that it is waiting for device
When it says that i do Shutdown , USB Unplug, Hold Volume Down,USB plug,light flashes for 5seconds , sony logo,battery and nothing.
Also my battery is full
duxishere said:
When it says that i do Shutdown , USB Unplug, Hold Volume Down,USB plug,light flashes for 5seconds , sony logo,battery and nothing.
Also my battery is full
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Did you install drivers in your PC ?
It is in Drivers folder of flashtool
Volume down and plug USB if flashtool is telling you to plug in your phone..
Then Green LED will appear on your phone and it will off if it is started flashing firmware..
You have some steps that are wrongly following I think..
Try again..
Okay i installed driver still nothing.
duxishere said:
Okay i installed driver still nothing.
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Whiche driver you installed?
There is one for XU and 2 more at the bottom, fastboot and flash mode.
ChikeD said:
Whiche driver you installed?
There is one for XU and 2 more at the bottom, fastboot and flash mode.
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Well i installed all drivers because there is no Xperia U there is UL also some drivers failed like
Google,Inc. (WinUSB) AndroidUsbDevice
Sony Ericsson Mobile Comm. (ggsemc)
Sony Ericsson (WinUSB)
What is your windows version?
ChikeD said:
What is your windows version?
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Windows 8.1 x64 Pro Preview 9431 with Media Center
duxishere said:
Windows 8.1 x64 Pro Preview 9431 with Media Center
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Small detail you forgot to mention.
Try installing drivers following the steps in this post
If that doesn't work, try this post or this one
BUMP BUMPITY BUMPSY BUMPER Please anyone help me?
duxishere said:
BUMP BUMPITY BUMPSY BUMPER Please anyone help me?
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Read the above posts man.
It Works!
Well i figured it out installed CM's kernel over phantom kernel , unlocked bootloader,rooted,installed custom rom CM 10.1 so thank you all
hello !! i got this z ultra a month ago... rooted it with the help of Vroot... and unfortunately.. today, i was using an app called android tweaker.. used some settings there like GPU rendering, Multitasking & Touch sensitivity enhancer.. it asked for a hard reboot... there you go.. struck .. shows up sony logo and reboots... thats all.... i have flash tools, i have Backup TA .. i dont have cmw on the phone nor the titanium backup... kindly help me .... i tried to repair with pc companion.. but it fails to dect the phone as its not completely booting up... tried to get it detected in fastboot ... but it says something like S1 fastboot drivers not found ... !! requesting expwert advice.. i was with the latest version of update .. something like 510 or 526... i've not unlocked bootloader at all... :good::good:
GauthamD said:
hello !! i got this z ultra a month ago... rooted it with the help of Vroot... and unfortunately.. today, i was using an app called android tweaker.. used some settings there like GPU rendering, Multitasking & Touch sensitivity enhancer.. it asked for a hard reboot... there you go.. struck .. shows up sony logo and reboots... thats all.... i have flash tools, i have Backup TA .. i dont have cmw on the phone nor the titanium backup... kindly help me .... i tried to repair with pc companion.. but it fails to dect the phone as its not completely booting up... tried to get it detected in fastboot ... but it says something like S1 fastboot drivers not found ... !! requesting expwert advice.. i was with the latest version of update .. something like 510 or 526... i've not unlocked bootloader at all... :good::good:
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You need to install the ADB sony drivers... 's1fastboot' requires these. Do a search on google and they will pop up.
actually here are the drivers:
HSPA+ http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/xperia-z-ultra-driver/
LTE http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/xperia-z-ultra-c6833-c6806-c6843-driver/
If PC companion still doesnt work then you will need to use 'flashtool' and can then flash an FTF firmware file.
flashtool: http://dfiles.eu/files/lbbuacfhe
.532 firmware: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_rMaA9i_MUSRi1zWlpCOXV4RUE/edit?usp=sharing
I was thinking of making a video on how to do all of these steps, however I have to fly out in a couple of hours so wont have time until next week...
thank you .... !! i will try all these ... i have a slow internet..
hamdogg said:
You need to install the ADB sony drivers... 's1fastboot' requires these. Do a search on google and they will pop up.
thanks thanks .... ill try these and let you know .. soon... my internet will lwt mw do these in a week hopefully ... thank you again... :good:
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Next time, don't try to tweak a stock kernel. If you're not sure how stuff works, don't mess with it. If you're not sure about something then ask us before you do stuff like this. There's a reason why we're all here.
Sent from my Z Ultra, using XDA Premium 4
the driver package that i downloaded doesnt really has a .exe or .bat file... how do i get it installed ... really confused ...
GauthamD said:
the driver package that i downloaded doesnt really has a .exe or .bat file... how do i get it installed ... really confused ...
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I emailed you this, but may have gone to spam..
they are just driver ini files and system config settings.
1) right click on my computer
1a) properties
2) device profile
3) look for devices without drivers
4) update driver
5) advanced/
6) have disk
7) use the unzipped folder as the location
8) yes continue with unsigned driver version
done
i may have missed a step as I only have access to my Ultra at the moment, but thats what you need to do
Been there 3 times now getting used to my xzu being bricked lol, just ploug your phone into your computer using the usb lead then click on sony pc companion click on the start on support click update phone / tablet then click REPAIR MY PHONE after that follow the instructions that will bring her back from the dead
Sonic1981 said:
Been there 3 times now getting used to my xzu being bricked lol, just ploug your phone into your computer using the usb lead then click on sony pc companion click on the start on support click update phone / tablet then click REPAIR MY PHONE after that follow the instructions that will bring her back from the dead
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Sonic 1981: Professional Bricker since 2013.
Order some business cards ASAP
LordManhattan said:
Sonic 1981: Professional Bricker since 2013.
Order some business cards ASAP
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When I hold down the volume down and plug. The green led blinks and goes off.. but fast boot is working fine. . I've ftf file. Which cannot be flashed in fast boot. Fast boot asks for .img or .sin files. Doesn't accept ftf.* . . My phone is into boot loop. . Can't use Sony pc companion as it restarts b4 the pc companion can install the drivers. . I need to use fast boot exclusively. ..
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When I hold down the volume down and plug. The green led blinks and goes off.. but fast boot is working fine. . I've ftf file. Which cannot be flashed in fast boot. Fast boot asks for .img or .sin files. Doesn't accept ftf.* . . My phone is into boot loop. . Can't use Sony pc companion as it restarts b4 the pc companion can install the drivers. . I need to use fast boot exclusively. ..
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The correct for fastboot is blue led always on
When using S1 mode the green led blinks then no led if im right
And use flashtool instead, much easier
Sonic1981 said:
Been there 3 times now getting used to my xzu being bricked lol, just ploug your phone into your computer using the usb lead then click on sony pc companion click on the start on support click update phone / tablet then click REPAIR MY PHONE after that follow the instructions that will bring her back from the dead
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I did this but PC companion says : the device has software modified than it cant be repear.
What else cn i do?
natispain said:
I did this but PC companion says : the device has software modified than it cant be repear.
What else cn i do?
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Flash with flashtool i suppose.
herogjan said:
Flash with flashtool i suppose.
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First, it didnt work. I installed and uninstalled many times flashtool and different versiont of flashtool and finally I dont know how but it worked.
I made a big mistake... installed KERNEL][Z2] DooMKernel (v09)[20140604] but my bootloader is unlocked (I think). Can not boot to recovery, not to bootloader, nothing. It is somehow bricked?
I have (had) dual recovery and backups but is there any way to boot to recovery, or even to reset this phone? Thanks!
mobiilisti said:
I made a big mistake... installed KERNEL][Z2] DooMKernel (v09)[20140604] but my bootloader is unlocked (I think). Can not boot to recovery, not to bootloader, nothing. It is somehow bricked?
I have (had) dual recovery and backups but is there any way to boot to recovery, or even to reset this phone? Thanks!
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Use PC Companion to reinstall. You will lose all your data though.
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Use PC Companion to reinstall. You will lose all your data though.
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Thank you, but the problem is that I cannot connect Z2 via usb. Cannot install even flash drivers to my win 8.1 (Parallels Desktop on Mac)... hopeless
If you with unlock bootloader, then find drivers for win 8.1or try on other computer with win 7 and flash Correct Ftf with Flashtool, not Pc Companion.
Send from my Sony Xperia Z2
@mobiilisti
Install Sony Bridge for Mac and use: repair phone ... I think...
Maybe that will help, that should install the drivers on your mac :good:
Monipeev said:
If you with unlock bootloader, then find drivers for win 8.1or try on other computer with win 7 and flash Correct Ftf with Flashtool, not Pc Companion.
Send from my Sony Xperia Z2
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thanks but cannot install those Flashtool drivers. tried 10x
stress40 said:
@mobiilisti
Install Sony Bridge for Mac and use: repair phone ... I think...
Maybe that will help, that should install the drivers on your mac :good:
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Thanks. Sony Bridge is installed but dont find phone. It does not recognize phone
stress40 said:
@mobiilisti
Install Sony Bridge for Mac and use: repair phone ... I think...
Maybe that will help, that should install the drivers on your mac :good:
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something happens now!!! lets see what
mobiilisti said:
Thanks. Sony Bridge is installed but dont find phone. It does not recognize phone
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Get the mac version of flash tool and download the ftf file for your region from here http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2775411 everything you need is in that page m8 Hope it helps :good:
Thank you everyone!!!! Sony Bridge for Mac did the job!!! I am so happy We are so lucky to have this xda-forum to get help!!!!
Have a nice day everyone!
mobiilisti said:
Thank you everyone!!!! Sony Bridge for Mac did the job!!! I am so happy We are so lucky to have this xda-forum to get help!!!!
Have a nice day everyone!
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Glad it worked m8. This phone is too good to be a brick
I have a big issue Flashtool, I am using last version 9.24.2 And I installed last version driver too.
ERROR - Device connected in flash mode but driver is too old
can somebody helpme please!?
Need a solution!
danielgrigori said:
I have a big issue Flashtool, I am using last version 9.24.2 And I installed last version driver too.
ERROR - Device connected in flash mode but driver is too old
can somebody helpme please!?
Need a solution!
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I'm getting the same error. I'm using Flashtool last version 9.24.2 and latest flashtool xperia drivers pack 1.5 (latest from what I've found).
I've tried already reinstalling drivers. I have no idea what to do next. Any help would be much appreciated.
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I'm getting the same error. I'm using Flashtool last version 9.24.2 and latest flashtool xperia drivers pack 1.5 (latest from what I've found).
I've tried already reinstalling drivers. I have no idea what to do next. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Same issue to me also, any help will be highly appreciated,
Thanks.
danielgrigori said:
I have a big issue Flashtool, I am using last version 9.24.2 And I installed last version driver too.
ERROR - Device connected in flash mode but driver is too old
can somebody helpme please!?
Need a solution!
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I've just had the same problem, I just installed older version of flashtool (im using 0.9.18.4), and everything is working fine.
Anybody figured a solution?
yo_bonez said:
I've just had the same problem, I just installed older version of flashtool (im using 0.9.18.4), and everything is working fine.
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I've downgraded to 0.9.18.6 tons of times. But I get a different error/issue using that version. I get a "root this bundle is not valid" error.
yo_bonez said:
I've just had the same problem, I just installed older version of flashtool (im using 0.9.18.4), and everything is working fine.
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hello, i'm faced that problem now, can i get the old flashtool (0.9.18.4)? maybe link to download it, because the old version was so hard to find now
Got same problem, fortunately, i found older versions in my backup hdd.
I uploaded the v0.9.16.0 that worked perfect for me to unlock BL
https://mega.nz/file/QFFnybCI#3cPcpIZH2A9aaaRQYA767rO_jiDs-daVPahndCgzYhs
danielgrigori said:
I have a big issue Flashtool, I am using last version 9.24.2 And I installed last version driver too.
ERROR - Device connected in flash mode but driver is too old
can somebody helpme please!?
Need a solution!
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I faced this problem with my sony
Solve:
When the error comes up leave the flash tool opened and head to c>flashtool>drivers
Install the flashmode drivers and follow the installation wizard
Then go back to flashtool connect your phone and keep your finger on volume down until the flashtool see the phone and begin to flash
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I faced this problem with my sony
Solve:
When the error comes up leave the flash tool opened and head to c>flashtool>drivers
Install the flashmode drivers and follow the installation wizard
Then go back to flashtool connect your phone and keep your finger on volume down until the flashtool see the phone and begin to flash
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you are my live saver, thank you bro