Im trying to unlock Sony xperia sola rite now.... it wont stay on fastboot mode ( volume up + plug usb) when i press volume up, the light strip turns blue for a second or two, but then goes into charging while shutdown mode... I chek *#*#7378423#*#* -- Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status it says - YES// I try USB debugging ON and OFF... I try to stay on fastboot with my home pc windows 7 and my notebook windows vista..Battery 95-100% charged... What i do wrong?
Do you have installed drivers properly?
Try reinstall drivers and try different USB port.
xbeda said:
Do you have installed drivers properly?
Try reinstall drivers and try different USB port.
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how can i install drivers without connecting device?
I solved the problem)
1) Open device manager in windows
2) Connect usb cable to your phone pushing vol up button
3) Device manager will show you fastboot device for 2-3 sec (before the phone go to charge mode) Right click on fastboot device and install drivers from C:\Android\sdk\extras\google\usb_driver
4) Reconnect usb cable pushing volup button
I have the same problem but I dont know if cuz my PC is way too slow. I dont even have a chance for it to show up But I know it connected cuz of the alert sound.
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Haha I solved my problem by installing the driver in safe mode. Things went much quicker here )
The solution that worked for me was:
Keep the Device Manager open
Connect the phone and quickly choose to change driver
Disconnect the phone again (because it goes into normal mode)
Choose to install a driver from the computer, choose "All devices" and "have disk".
Browse to the folder with the .inf
Now, before clicking Next, connect the phone again and quickly hit Next.
I think it took me two hours of googling and trial before I could finally get a custom ROM installed...
Nerre said:
The solution that worked for me was:
Keep the Device Manager open
Connect the phone and quickly choose to change driver
Disconnect the phone again (because it goes into normal mode)
Choose to install a driver from the computer, choose "All devices" and "have disk".
Browse to the folder with the .inf
Now, before clicking Next, connect the phone again and quickly hit Next.
I think it took me two hours of googling and trial before I could finally get a custom ROM installed...
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Do you know u are GENIUS !!!
i have been trying to get my phone in fast boot mode for the last 3 weeks then then i changed the "System Varibales" in my Windows & ( 64Bit) and then tried your above method AND ... volaaaa it works ... in a flash it works then the pone is in Fastboot mode .
( Device : Sony Xperia Sola 2012 without upgrade to .654)
Don't call me the genius, I found the solution using google
I just wrote a quick summary of it.
Nerre said:
I just wrote a quick summary of it.
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...which was enormously helpful. Thanks!! (Can't push the thanks button as I don't have enough posts yet.
BTW, I used the method with the Xperia Go, so obviously the method is not limited to a particular model.
It works
Really helpful!
Hey
I can't even know where will the fastboot device appear to change driver. What can I do? My sola goes in charge mode very quickly I plugged my usb cable in almost 100 times and tried everything.
Okay, I'm totally lost. When I hold volume down button "s1boot download" appers in device manager, but it can't install a proper driver. I know I need s1boot fastboot and hold volume up button but it doesn't appears. Only the portable device with an H:/ partition
Make sure phone is OFF
While plugging in the USB cable, hold and keep holding the UP VOLUME key
You will hear a system sound played
Do all these while you have Device Manager on screen
Exclamation mark appears on the ADB driver icon
Chose the option to look for the driver in your hard disk - point to where the drivers are.
If using Win8 then you need to disable signing of drivers first (search on net how to)
So far you managed to do this or not?
ricstc said:
Make sure phone is OFF
While plugging in the USB cable, hold and keep holding the UP VOLUME key
You will hear a system sound played
Do all these while you have Device Manager on screen
Exclamation mark appears on the ADB driver icon
Chose the option to look for the driver in your hard disk - point to where the drivers are.
If using Win8 then you need to disable signing of drivers first (search on net how to)
So far you managed to do this or not?
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Hey, nothing is working for me. I did the steps above, but with no chance to install any driver. At the driver manager, the s1boot fastboot-thing is showing up for some seconds and then disappear. i can't change the driver or install the new one.
Any suggestions? I want to change to cm9 so much, because the stock rom really sucks...it is slow and buggy
Edit: I found this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554632 and it works for me!!!
Edit 2: It seems, that you have to do this steps everytime you flash the boot.img to the phone.
I did everything. I installed the driver but when I hold volume up while plug in usb, the led does not turn to BLUE. It turns pink or purple, some kind of colour. What should I do guys? I've gone mad.
Thanks
Nerre said:
The solution that worked for me was:
Keep the Device Manager open
Connect the phone and quickly choose to change driver
Disconnect the phone again (because it goes into normal mode)
Choose to install a driver from the computer, choose "All devices" and "have disk".
Browse to the folder with the .inf
Now, before clicking Next, connect the phone again and quickly hit Next.
I think it took me two hours of googling and trial before I could finally get a custom ROM installed...
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Thanks a ton!!!
i wasted my whole day trying it!
just hit this thread!!
will reply if it works!
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srivmanu said:
Thanks a ton!!!
i wasted my whole day trying it!
just hit this thread!!
will reply if it works!
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Does't work!!
help someone??:crying::crying:
Doesnt work for me either. I tried everything for hours, but i only see a purple LED for a few seconds and then the phone mode changes into charging.
All drivers are installed.
Flashtool doesnt recognize the Sola either.
Is there a way to flash a recovery without having the Sola bootloader unlocked?
Greetings
still no fastboot
device manager opened
phone off, holding vol. up plugging in usb
NOTHING happens on computer no sound, device manager doesn't refreshes, no purple led on the phone, just enters charging quickly
tried another usb port
tried to enter fastboot from flashtool,
tried to enter with command adb reboot bootloader / adb reboot fastboot
NOTHING happens just reboots normally
So I don't have a clue what's going on there, may the fastboot disappeard or broken?
BUT I used the fastboot for a couple weeks ago in this computer in this usb port, since that I tried some rom does it matter?
BL Locked
Win7 x64
pl explain in detail
Nerre said:
The solution that worked for me was:
Keep the Device Manager open
Connect the phone and quickly choose to change driver
Disconnect the phone again (because it goes into normal mode)
Choose to install a driver from the computer, choose "All devices" and "have disk".
Browse to the folder with the .inf
Now, before clicking Next, connect the phone again and quickly hit Next.
I think it took me two hours of googling and trial before I could finally get a custom ROM installed...
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pl explain in detail.im a novice and i want to update to ICS in ma Sola....but fastboot driver installtion failed in my W 7 (64 bit):crying::crying::crying:
Solution
For those who still dont get it to work by "Nerre's" method.
The procedure will be same. You have to download latest android_winusb.inf file. I couldnt get it to work bcz of this. I was using the file from sony site. It was giving me some certificate error. Then I used the lates file downloaded from sdk kit. Then this procedure worked.
Make sure to choose "Android Boot loader Interface" after you select ...winusb.inf file. Then before clicking next, reconnect your device in fastboot mode.
Hope this helps someone.
Related
I'm trying to unlock my booloader, but every time I enter on fastboot mode, the phone restarts. What am I doing wrong ?
The drivers arnt installed? My laptop said new device detected and I had to manually pick the drivers
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Ben36 said:
The drivers arnt installed? My laptop said new device detected and I had to manually pick the drivers
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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I believe so. My laptop says nothing now, and the cellphone just restart
Prepare like this before connecting your phone in fastboot mode:
go into device manager and keep the window open
now put your device in fastboot mode
there will be a new unknown device showing up at the top(mostly S1 boot device or something)
right click it, and select properties, then go to update drivers and manually point to the drivers you downloaded and extracted: http://bit.ly/As9FaT
install them.
if it doesnt work don't panic, dont close the window but get back to the properties of S1 Boot device and click on update drivers and point to the directory where the .inf file is stored.
now connect your phone until the blue LED shows up again and press the button to install the drivers QUICKLY, repeat this several times until it works!
Install theses drivers : (link sent by MP because of forum restrictions ... )
Deconnect your Xperia from your pc.
Shutdown your Xperia.
Hold the "volume Up" button and connect your Xperia to your pc. The LED may become blue and stay : your Xperia is now in "fasboot mod".
realfelix said:
Prepare like this before connecting your phone in fastboot mode:
go into device manager and keep the window open
now put your device in fastboot mode
there will be a new unknown device showing up at the top(mostly S1 boot device or something)
right click it, and select properties, then go to update drivers and manually point to the drivers you downloaded and extracted: http://bit.ly/As9FaT
install them.
if it doesnt work don't panic, dont close the window but get back to the properties of S1 Boot device and click on update drivers and point to the directory where the .inf file is stored.
now connect your phone until the blue LED shows up again and press the button to install the drivers QUICKLY, repeat this several times until it works!
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I did this, but the laptop said: Windows could not find the driver software for the device. And the phone restarts =/
That's what happens...
I really need to unlock my bootloader to install CM10 ???
I have a xperia S and I'm trying to install CM10 on it, but I just cant unlock my bootloader. Every time I enter on fastboot mode, the phone restarts, and I dont succed trying to install the usb drivers because the phone restarts and the pc says "the windows could not find the driver software for the device. I was using ICS 4.0.4 but I downgrade to GB thinking the problem is the rom. =/
please help me, I really need CM10
conanjf said:
I have a xperia S and I'm trying to install CM10 on it, but I just cant unlock my bootloader. Every time I enter on fastboot mode, the phone restarts, and I dont succed trying to install the usb drivers because the phone restarts and the pc says "the windows could not find the driver software for the device. I was using ICS 4.0.4 but I downgrade to GB thinking the problem is the rom. =/
please help me, I really need CM10
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what you gotta do is this..
download http://www.mediafire.com/?lt8ghch95u5abgo
If you open it, there are 2 zip files.
1. open drivers.zip
2. extract it somewhere
3. open device manager (or whatever it's called in English windows)
4. connect your Xperia S in fastboot mode (volume up and plug in USB)
5. in less them 3 seconds, hit right button on S1(something device with exclamation mark)
6. select "update drivers"
7. select somewhere\x64\usbwin folder
8. hit ok.
at this time your Xperia S will be allready out of fastboot mode.
9. wait for windows to install drivers
10. wait another couple of seconds, and plug Xperia S in fastboot mode again
If I've helped you, hit the thanks button
Harsh7689 said:
what you gotta do is this..
download http://www.mediafire.com/?lt8ghch95u5abgo
If you open it, there are 2 zip files.
1. open drivers.zip
2. extract it somewhere
3. open device manager (or whatever it's called in English windows)
4. connect your Xperia S in fastboot mode (volume up and plug in USB)
5. in less them 3 seconds, hit right button on S1(something device with exclamation mark)
6. select "update drivers"
7. select somewhere\x64\usbwin folder
8. hit ok.
at this time your Xperia S will be allready out of fastboot mode.
9. wait for windows to install drivers
10. wait another couple of seconds, and plug Xperia S in fastboot mode again
If I've helped you, hit the thanks button
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I did this a lot of times, but the pc says, windows could not find the drivers and immediately the phone restarts to charging mode =/
How can it be ??
Do 1 thing, keep your device manager opened, connect the phone in FASTBOOT mode and as soon as the Driver icon appears, update driver manually !! It's okay if the phones disconnects.. Once the drivers are installed, connect the phone again..
Harsh7689 said:
How can it be ??
Do 1 thing, keep your device manager opened, connect the phone in FASTBOOT mode and as soon as the Driver icon appears, update driver manually !! It's okay if the phones disconnects.. Once the drivers are installed, connect the phone again..
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PC says: Windows could not find the driver software. And nothing happens =/ See the print
READ what i have written properly..!!
Harsh7689 said:
READ what i have written properly..!!
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I did man! But the driver doesnt install, that's the problem =/
I downgrade mt firmware to GB and tried to flashboot in another pc and it works.
conanjf said:
I downgrade mt firmware to GB and tried to flashboot in another pc and it works.
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Okay!!
Congrats
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
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hi..is there anybody can help me...
i got phone model 'ninetology insight' i9430.
it got brick during flash because usb disconnect..it doesn't shows anything...even charging..no display anything..cant turn it on..
hope somebody can help me with this problem..
can you get into bootloader or recovery, or see it via adb?
pavlpavel said:
can you get into bootloader or recovery, or see it via adb?
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nope..
cant connect to pc either..when i try plug in using usb, nothing happen..
can help me how to connect to pc? thank you
Tab Bricked....Help
I used Swingtel HelloTab 16GB it bricked stuck on Boot LOGO
its CHIP is E720_SIGN & Processor is Qualcomm Powered Intelligent
pleas help me to install CWM & ROM Mathod
its not going to boot recovery MODE
its only BOOT with Vol+ & Power Button in DOWNLOAD MODE and
BOOT into Vol- & power Button in Fastboot Mode
how to Boot into recovery Mode Please HELP
I hope this helps, it happends to me when the 1st-5th time i install the Img file using LiveSuite
try to install USBDeview here the link ->tomsguidedotcom/us/download/USBDeview,0313-13254dothtml
(just retype the dot = "." , can post link here coz im new.
1. open Device Manager and USBDeview
2. click on "Created Date" on upper right of the program
3. uninstall all USB driver the date after the port hud driver (VID_1f3a_PID_efe8) on USBDeview. wait for the Device manager to install the important driver u accidentally uninstall.
4. hold power botton for at least 30 sec
5. run livesuit.exe, select your img file. connect the usb to the PC or laptop
6. while hold volume up insert the usb cable in the andriod device you have.
7. while holding the volume key, press power botton at least 2 sec, 4-5 times.
8.if unknow device show just install manually the usb driver in the livesuit folder using Device Manager (Update DriverSoftware->Browse my 9. Computer for Driver Software-> Let me Pick from the list of device -> Have Disk -> Browse (Go to the LiveSuit Folder click the *.inf driver in usb driver folder) just click ok
9. w8 for the LiveSuit to react. if nothing happend, reapeat Step 4.
10 click on "Created Date" on upper right of USBdeview, check if port hud driver (VID_1f3a_PID_efe8) turn "GREEN" mean conneted . this you click "Yes" on the LiveSuit option given.
Hope This one Help. Good luk!
rkillahph said:
I hope this helps, it happends to me when the 1st-5th time i install the Img file using LiveSuite
try to install USBDeview here the link ->tomsguidedotcom/us/download/USBDeview,0313-13254dothtml
(just retype the dot = "." , can post link here coz im new.
1. open Device Manager and USBDeview
2. click on "Created Date" on upper right of the program
3. uninstall all USB driver the date after the port hud driver (VID_1f3a_PID_efe8) on USBDeview. wait for the Device manager to install the important driver u accidentally uninstall.
4. hold power botton for at least 30 sec
5. run livesuit.exe, select your img file. connect the usb to the PC or laptop
6. while hold volume up insert the usb cable in the andriod device you have.
7. while holding the volume key, press power botton at least 2 sec, 4-5 times.
8.if unknow device show just install manually the usb driver in the livesuit folder using Device Manager (Update DriverSoftware->Browse my 9. Computer for Driver Software-> Let me Pick from the list of device -> Have Disk -> Browse (Go to the LiveSuit Folder click the *.inf driver in usb driver folder) just click ok
9. w8 for the LiveSuit to react. if nothing happend, reapeat Step 4.
10 click on "Created Date" on upper right of USBdeview, check if port hud driver (VID_1f3a_PID_efe8) turn "GREEN" mean conneted . this you click "Yes" on the LiveSuit option given.
Hope This one Help. Good luk!
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i already try your method..but seems nothing happen...still my android cant connect to pc..
i just only need to connect to pc only..only that way i can solve my problem..thanks anyway..
sigh..
i think because i flash a wrong recovery then my phone brick...
xhitgirlx said:
i think because i flash a wrong recovery then my phone brick...
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*is there any indication in ur device manager that u are connected wen u plug in the device?
*what usb cable are u using? try using another usb cable with complete pins.
rkillahph said:
*is there any indication in ur device manager that u are connected wen u plug in the device?
*what usb cable are u using? try using another usb cable with complete pins.
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i try already another usb cable..nothing happen also..i dont know why..
it's like when you plug in your device to the pc nothing happen...
it means no device connected at the pc.
i think no body can help me in this situation..even the developers...thank you.:good:
Hi there peeps!
My Xperia Z2 has gone into a bootloop, with no recovery, no boot logo, not registering ADB / fastboot drivers anymore.. BUT.. the buttons seems to work, so i may reboot it some different ways. The only indication of life it got, is the red light when booting.
Someone want to tag team with me to find the solution?
Donation will be gived to a working solution
Best regards!
There is no solution for this atm. The best way to fix it is to send it to the service center.
kimocoder said:
Hi there peeps!
My Xperia Z2 has gone into a bootloop, with no recovery, no boot logo, not registering ADB / fastboot drivers anymore.. BUT.. the buttons seems to work, so i may reboot it some different ways. The only indication of life it got, is the red light when booting.
Someone want to tag team with me to find the solution?
Donation will be gived to a working solution
Best regards!
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I may have a solution. Red light usually means it cannot boot the kernel.
I have a simple fix. Follow this guide and make sure to download the firmware of your exact model and current software version number.
When you get to this step, on the right side don't check anything under 'WIPE', leave them blank. And under 'EXCLUDE', check everything except 'KERNEL'. Leave Kernel blank and the rest under exclude check them.
Proceed and press 'volume down' and connect the usb cable at the same time. Let the flash finish and boot the phone back up. Let me know how it goes.
Thanks! I'm trying your solution now, but i dont think it works... none of the drivers are either so. Give me some hours, i will walkthrough here
I can say, it is NEARLY dead i would think, but there must be a way somehow..
Yeah, this will not work.. It gets stuck on "HOLD THE VOLUME DOWN + PLUG THE CABLE" and both ADB and Fastboot are missing so.. It won't do anything there. Holding the Volume UP + Power reboots (that works for some reason). And the orange reboot button in the charging is working but nothing that will help me i think.
kimocoder said:
Yeah, this will not work.. It gets stuck on "HOLD THE VOLUME DOWN + PLUG THE CABLE" and both ADB and Fastboot are missing so.. It won't do anything there. Holding the Volume UP + Power reboots (that works for some reason). And the orange reboot button in the charging is working but nothing that will help me i think.
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When the device is connected in flash mode (USB + Vol down), go to device manager and see if the device is there (may be called 'Xperia Z2" or "Unknown Device", right click and go to properties and update drivers to this. Update me how it goes. I had the EXACT same issue and it took me some time to resolve, by solving the drivers issue you can flash the kernel again without losing data.
If that doesn't work, install these drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Hi!
When my went to Bootloop the only thing that woked was using sony's Pc recovery tool.
sony's Pc recovery tool
Hope this helps you out
Try Software repair on the new Xperria Companion
http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaz2/tools/xperia-companion/
Both Sony Companion and Sony Emma are not registering the devices, but after fiddling around with VOLUME UP, VOLUME DOWN and lots of trying, at some point the device manager finds a unknown device. "hiredantispammer" may got the solution, but i will try all posted solutions right away! Post update soon
1. On "VOLUME DOWN + PLUG" the Device Manager refreshes, and the Z2 got the "red light" -- but Device Manager does not show any connected devices nor drivers needed.
2. The Sony Companion does not find the device either.
But.. i was reading about some Windows 10 driver problems, so i will try switch to Windows 7 x32 to ensure the drivers are working correctly.
Another thought.. Is it some way to put a "update.zip" on a sdcard for force installation of new kernel or anything?
Yeah, the solution is right. Hopefully Win 7 solves your driver issues. I had to reformat my laptop and install Win10 again because of driver issues when I have the exact same issue as you. Hope you get your phone working again!
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And no, there's no other safe way to reflash the kernel. Even with an unlocked bootloader, you need fastboot drivers.
This worked for me.
Grab your original cable and make sure the phone is charged to st least 80%.
Start the pc companion and the repair program.
Hold the down key and connect to the computer.
In around 20 minutes the phone is repaired
Hope this helps.
It is important to use proper cable and not any old thing laying around. Mine would not connect until i got the original one.
Ah, charge your device fully. Reboot Windows 10 in safe mode and disable driver signature. Install device drivers. Use Sony PC companion or flashtool to fully reflash the right firmware for you device. You are still able to turn it off and on, so it should work if you do it right.
Best to first flash just the kernel and see if it boots, if it doesn't since you have the firmware files, flash everything and don't wipe data.
Once you got into android modding, an unrooted phone becomes almost useless.
Now my problem is that I´ve got one.
Couple of days ago my Elephone P9000 arrived from amazon but I can´t connect it to a PC since it says that no device is detected.
Yes, the drivers are installed properly!
I thought that isn´t a problem because there is Kingroot.
Turns out the following rooting apps don´t work for me:
Kingroot (Kingoroot), iRoot, z4root, Framaroot, Towelroot, Oneclickroot, Universal Androot, Root Genius, Baidu
Custom Recovery isn´t installed because, of course, no root.
Now how do I root?
ThisIsMyMaster said:
Once you got into android modding, an unrooted phone becomes almost useless.
Now my problem is that I´ve got one.
Couple of days ago my Elephone P9000 arrived from amazon but I can´t connect it to a PC since it says that no device is detected.
Yes, the drivers are installed properly!
I thought that isn´t a problem because there is Kingroot.
Turns out the following rooting apps don´t work for me:
Kingroot (Kingoroot), iRoot, z4root, Framaroot, Towelroot, Oneclickroot.
Custom Recovery isn´t installed because, of course, no root.
Now how do I root?
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The first thing you need to accomplish is to get your PC to recognize your phone, rooting from there is going to make life easier, but yes, I know you already know that. If your using windows 10, maybe check this thread out on Elephone Forum:
http://bbs.elephone.hk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=12240&page=1&ordertype=1#pid129322
jotei66 said:
The first thing you need to accomplish is to get your PC to recognize your phone, rooting from there is going to make life easier, but yes, I know you already know that. If your using windows 10, maybe check this thread out on Elephone Forum:
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That´s the tutorial that I was going to do but when my phone is shut down, my pc doesn´t detect the device and flash tool neither.:crying:
ThisIsMyMaster said:
That´s the tutorial that I was going to do but when my phone is shut down, my pc doesn´t detect the device and flash tool neither.:crying:
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Firstly is your PC finding your phone ok with the PC on? If yes.. all good - if no you need to sort this out first.
Then, ensure you have installed the MTK driver on your PC (these are the Media Tek drivers which will find your phone when it is off) instructions here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p9000/how-to/how-to-guideline-install-mtk-drivers-t3344042
Then flashtools should work fine with your phone off.
Just a tip using FlashTools (Im on windows 10 - I dont know if this applies to other windows)
In flashtools, press download first (without phone connected), give it 5 secs and then connect your phone to your PC with the volume up button pressed at the same time. Once you see FlashTools starting to flash your phone, release the volume button. I have to do this all the time in order for my phone to be found on Windows 10.
jotei66 said:
Firstly is your PC finding your phone ok with the PC on? If yes.. all good - if no you need to sort this out first.
Then, ensure you have installed the MTK driver on your PC (these are the Media Tek drivers which will find your phone when it is off) instructions here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p9000/how-to/how-to-guideline-install-mtk-drivers-t3344042
Then flashtools should work fine with your phone off.
Just a tip using FlashTools (Im on windows 10 - I dont know if this applies to other windows)
In flashtools, press download first (without phone connected), give it 5 secs and then connect your phone to your PC with the volume up button pressed at the same time. Once you see FlashTools starting to flash your phone, release the volume button. I have to do this all the time in order for my phone to be found on Windows 10.
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To start of, I am using Windows 10 as you do.
When I connect my phone when it´s turned on, I get the small icon in the taskbar that allows me to remove the device safely or open devices and printer.
There, my device is put to a section called not specified and it has a small yellow icon.
Only is it called "P9000" which is alright.
Windows explorer acts like no device is connected at all.
When I connect my phone as it is turned off, I still get the notification "USB Device wasn´t recognized." and
windows explorer still doesn´t care as well as the flash tool.
The link you gave me isn´t the one I previously used to install the drivers so I gave it a try.
There are two different ways mentioned in the posts #1 and #4 so I started with the first one.
(Spoiler: Both don´t work for me!)
Everything worked until a step almost at the end where I am told to connect my off-switched phone to the pc.
The tutorial tells me that there should now be a preloader unknown device or something at Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT) that I would need to proceed further.
I didn´t get that one.
Dead end for me so I went on to the next tutorial in post #4.
In that post I am told to remove a MTK USB Port at Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT) right after installing the .inf driver files (Yes, I installed the 64 bit version and do have a 64 bit PC).
Ignoring that step didn´t help any of the problems I had before so I got a dead end here, too.
The "Volume-Up-Trick" did help me neither, probably cause of the not working drivers.
ThisIsMyMaster said:
To start of, I am using Windows 10 as you do.
When I connect my phone when it´s turned on, I get the small icon in the taskbar that allows me to remove the device safely or open devices and printer.
There, my device is put to a section called not specified and it has a small yellow icon.
Only is it called "P9000" which is alright.
Windows explorer acts like no device is connected at all.
When I connect my phone as it is turned off, I still get the notification "USB Device wasn´t recognized." and
windows explorer still doesn´t care as well as the flash tool.
The link you gave me isn´t the one I previously used to install the drivers so I gave it a try.
There are two different ways mentioned in the posts #1 and #4 so I started with the first one.
(Spoiler: Both don´t work for me!)
Everything worked until a step almost at the end where I am told to connect my off-switched phone to the pc.
The tutorial tells me that there should now be a preloader unknown device or something at Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT) that I would need to proceed further.
I didn´t get that one.
Dead end for me so I went on to the next tutorial in post #4.
In that post I am told to remove a MTK USB Port at Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT) right after installing the .inf driver files (Yes, I installed the 64 bit version and do have a 64 bit PC).
Ignoring that step didn´t help any of the problems I had before so I got a dead end here, too.
The "Volume-Up-Trick" did help me neither, probably cause of the not working drivers.
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Ok first things first, lets make sure your P9000 is fine with your phone on. You said:
When I connect my phone when it´s turned on, I get the small icon in the taskbar that allows me to remove the device safely or open devices and printer. There, my device is put to a section called not specified and it has a small yellow icon.
Only is it called "P9000" which is alright.
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(make sure in dev options on your phone USB debugging is ON and USB config is MTP)
So from that you simply need to (In Device Manager) right click > Update Driver Software > Browse My PC for Driver Software > Let me pick from a list of device drivers from my PC > then choose MTP USB Device
Once windows installs this, a box should pop up showing your P9000 internal storage and SD Card (if you have one in phone)
To ensure that your PC is now finding your phone ok, restart PC and plug your phone in - you should be prompted by windows to choose a default action when this device is connected (I choose transfer files or something similar). Then everytime you connect your phone, a box will pop up showing allowing you to access your P9000.
Now onto when your P9000 is switched off... (the important part for flashing etc)
I followed the instructions at post #4 as I believe due to the anniversary update on windows 10 (the January update I believe) .. if you do not have the January update installed on your PC you would use the instructions #1
Don't worry too much if you receive "USB device not recognised" initially, (from what I have understood this is normal with the Anniversary addition of windows 10) it should disappear after few seconds or so. From what I worked out following post #4 you are kinda installing a MTK device (just so you can install the drivers) and then uninstalling that device BUT keeping the drivers installed (its VERY important when you uninstall the device you untick the delete drivers too, otherwise you have essentially deleted the MTK drivers & would have to start from scratch from post #4)
For me, when I connect my p9000 when its off it still shows "USB device not recognised", then after a few seconds this goes away and I dont have any errors under Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT) & flashtools works fine as long as I press vol up as I connect my phone.
Hope this helps, I had a headache when I tried to install MTK drivers with my windows 10 (Anniversay Update Edition) - good luck, it was kinda trial and error
jotei66 said:
Ok first things first, lets make sure your P9000 is fine with your phone on. You said:
(make sure in dev options on your phone USB debugging is ON and USB config is MTP)
So from that you simply need to (In Device Manager) right click > Update Driver Software > Browse My PC for Driver Software > Let me pick from a list of device drivers from my PC > then choose MTP USB Device
Once windows installs this, a box should pop up showing your P9000 internal storage and SD Card (if you have one in phone)
To ensure that your PC is now finding your phone ok, restart PC and plug your phone in - you should be prompted by windows to choose a default action when this device is connected (I choose transfer files or something similar). Then everytime you connect your phone, a box will pop up showing allowing you to access your P9000.
Now onto when your P9000 is switched off... (the important part for flashing etc)
I followed the instructions at post #4 as I believe due to the anniversary update on windows 10 (the January update I believe) .. if you do not have the January update installed on your PC you would use the instructions #1
Don't worry too much if you receive "USB device not recognised" initially, (from what I have understood this is normal with the Anniversary addition of windows 10) it should disappear after few seconds or so. From what I worked out following post #4 you are kinda installing a MTK device (just so you can install the drivers) and then uninstalling that device BUT keeping the drivers installed (its VERY important when you uninstall the device you untick the delete drivers too, otherwise you have essentially deleted the MTK drivers & would have to start from scratch from post #4)
For me, when I connect my p9000 when its off it still shows "USB device not recognised", then after a few seconds this goes away and I dont have any errors under Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT) & flashtools works fine as long as I press vol up as I connect my phone.
Hope this helps, I had a headache when I tried to install MTK drivers with my windows 10 (Anniversay Update Edition) - good luck, it was kinda trial and error
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I am running the Anniversay Update Edition and don´t get an popup window when connecting my phone turned on.
As far is I can tell, a working connection with the device running is more important in the first place.
Now I don´t quite understand your instructions at this point:
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So from that you simply need to (In Device Manager) right click > Update Driver Software > Browse My PC for Driver Software > Let me pick from a list of device drivers from my PC > then choose MTP USB Device
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In Device Manager right click, but where?
Blank space? Definetly not.
According to the linked tutorial, I´d have to right click on something like "unknown device" or something similar.
But that doesn´t show up in my list.
In the next section you said:
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you are kinda installing a MTK device (just so you can install the drivers) and then uninstalling that device BUT keeping the drivers installed
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I can understand the point but after installing that driver package, there is no MTK device in my device manager that I could uninstall.
I seriously need to thank you for wasting so much time on me:angel:
When you plug your p9000 (while its turned on) into your laptop/pc... in Device Manager, probably under Universal serial Bus Controllers do you see a unknown device, or anything with a question mark / unknown device beside it ? If so, that's where you right click and follow instructions above to get your PC to recognize your handset. At this point just concentrate on getting pc to recognise while its on, then hopefully we can then move to setting up when its off.
I seriously need to thank you for wasting so much time on me
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lol its all cool
PS: Just to make sure, in device manager, press View from top menu and "show hidden devices".. maybe it could be hidden?
jotei66 said:
When you plug your p9000 (while its turned on) into your laptop/pc... in Device Manager, probably under Universal serial Bus Controllers do you see a unknown device, or anything with a question mark / unknown device beside it ? If so, that's where you right click and follow instructions above to get your PC to recognize your handset. At this point just concentrate on getting pc to recognise while its on, then hopefully we can then move to setting up when its off.
lol its all cool
PS: Just to make sure, in device manager, press View from top menu and "show hidden devices".. maybe it could be hidden?
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I can´t believe how stupid I am...
jotei66 said:
Just to make sure, in device manager, press View from top menu and "show hidden devices".. maybe it could be hidden?
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Well, that solved all of my problems...
Almost...
Drivers are fully working for me now so I wanted to flash TWRP with SP Flash Tool to be able to flash the superuser .zip file.
Since drivers work now, flash tool started flashing and gave me the error you can see in the attached screenshot.
Fortunately, my phone isn´t bricked or anything.
Edit: After a couple of reboots of all my devices, I get back to where I was before: USB Device wasn´t recognized and Flash Tool doesn´t do anything.
ThisIsMyMaster said:
I can´t believe how stupid I am...
Well, that solved all of my problems...
Almost...
Drivers are fully working for me now so I wanted to flash TWRP with SP Flash Tool to be able to flash the superuser .zip file.
Since drivers work now, flash tool started flashing and gave me the error you can see in the attached screenshot.
Fortunately, my phone isn´t bricked or anything.
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All cool & its an easy thing to miss when your not looking for it (or for that matter if you dont know that menu even existed)
That error is a preloading error, I'm assuming your flashing TWRP Recovery and like you I had similar issue - I shared a simple solution here that worked for me here (it should work fine as long as you are on Stock Elephone 2016810 Base onwards so I believe, Elephone changed the preloader or something like that in later ROMS)
So Basically, you download the Stock Elephone 2016810 Base ROM from HERE & unzip
Grab Flash Tools ver v5.1612 (if your not using that version) HERE - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424940027
Then download TWRP_3.0.2.8.zip HERE & unzip
Copy the the "MT6755_Android_scatter" & "recovery.img" from TWRP_3.0.2.8 folder into the Elephone_P9000_2016810 Rom folder.
In Splash Tools, first flash the Elephone_P9000_2016810 Rom open "MT6755_Android_scatter" from _810 file & ensure the recovery section location points to "recovery.img" in the _810 folder also
Once your stock _810 ROM is flashed successfully, you then flash TWRP (with only recovery ticked) and ensure the recovery location points to "recovery_TWRP_3028_P9000" and your TWRP should flash fine. Make sure your using Flash Tools ver v5.1612, that worked fine for me.
There maybe an easier solution someone can point you too, but I know this worked for me no problems - you should now have TWRP recovery on stock _810 ready for you to flash your chosen ROM
jotei66 said:
All cool & its an easy thing to miss when your not looking for it (or for that matter if you dont know that menu even existed)
That error is a preloading error, I'm assuming your flashing TWRP Recovery and like you I had similar issue - I shared a simple solution here that worked for me here (it should work fine as long as you are on Stock Elephone 2016810 Base onwards so I believe, Elephone changed the preloader or something like that in later ROMS)
So Basically, you download the Stock Elephone 2016810 Base ROM from HERE & unzip
Grab Flash Tools ver v5.1612 (if your not using that version) HERE - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424940027
Then download TWRP_3.0.2.8.zip HERE & unzip
Copy the the "MT6755_Android_scatter" & "recovery.img" from TWRP_3.0.2.8 folder into the Elephone_P9000_2016810 Rom folder.
In Splash Tools, first flash the Elephone_P9000_2016810 Rom open "MT6755_Android_scatter" from _810 file & ensure the recovery section location points to "recovery.img" in the _810 folder also
Once your stock _810 ROM is flashed successfully, you then flash TWRP (with only recovery ticked) and ensure the recovery location points to "recovery_TWRP_3028_P9000" and your TWRP should flash fine. Make sure your using Flash Tools ver v5.1612, that worked fine for me.
There maybe an easier solution someone can point you too, but I know this worked for me no problems - you should now have TWRP recovery on stock _810 ready for you to flash your chosen ROM
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I´m going to try this now.
Do I have to go back to Stock 20160810 if I have 20161107?
Do I have to go back to Stock 20160810 if I have 20161107?
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I guess if you download the 20161107 ROM it should work, I'm really unsure, its a newer ROM so I guess it should
jotei66 said:
I guess if you download the 20161107 ROM it should work, I'm really unsure, its a newer ROM so I guess it should
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It didn´t work.
I did all the steps you´ve told me and ended up with the exact same problem I´ve experienced before: USB Device not recognized and SP Flash Tool doesn´t do anything after pressing the download button.
I was going to reinstall the drivers like you told me form post #4 here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p9000/how-to/how-to-guideline-install-mtk-drivers-t3344042
That didn´t do anything, I still have the same problem of my pc not recognizing my phone.
At least connecting my phone when it´s running works now.
you have to press and keep vol + when connecting the turned off phone to the computer after clicking download in FlashTools.
Regards
Fran Montero said:
you have to press and keep vol + when connecting the turned off phone to the computer after clicking download in FlashTools.
Regards
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Tried it, didn´t help
ThisIsMyMaster said:
Tried it, didn´t help
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MMmmm .. have you tried a different USB port? maybe a different lead if you have one? (I have two leads and I know one doesnt work for me, dunno why)
Also, after pressing download in SplashTools.. count to say 7-10 secs and then press Vol UP and connect your phone.... (I know this sounds bit stupid, but it works for me, if I connect straioght away I get errors too ref driver )
jotei66 said:
MMmmm .. have you tried a different USB port? maybe a different lead if you have one? (I have two leads and I know one doesnt work for me, dunno why)
Also, after pressing download in SplashTools.. count to say 7-10 secs and then press Vol UP and connect your phone.... (I know this sounds bit stupid, but it works for me, if I connect straioght away I get errors too ref driver )
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No, that doesn´t help either.
I think it has to do something with installing the drivers cause after installing them, in Device Manager no new drivers are displayed except for two Mediatek Preloader USB VCOM Port (COM5) and (COM6).
But those only become visible when I check "show hidden devices".
The tutorial said that some more things should have been installed but I didn´t get any error messages so I don´t understand what shouldn´t have worked.
Sorry Im at a loss really, maybe follow this tutorial my brother followed to reinstall the MTK and try again with all the above steps, good luck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbJCbdfPlF8
Make sure your PC is in driver signature disable mode when flashing etc btw
jotei66 said:
Sorry Im at a loss really, maybe follow this tutorial my brother followed to reinstall the MTK and try again with all the above steps, good luck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbJCbdfPlF8
Make sure your PC is in driver signature disable mode when flashing etc btw
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Didn´t help either.
Current state:
Phone On > Everything working, I get the popup window and data transfer works :good:
Phone Off > USB wasn´t recognized, Flash Tool isn´t working, no recognition in windows explorer, phone is charging, vol+ doesn´t help
MTP and USB Debugging are activated
While installing the drivers I got no error messages and everything looked same as in the tutorial
ThisIsMyMaster said:
Didn´t help either.
Current state:
Phone On > Everything working, I get the popup window and data transfer works :good:
Phone Off > USB wasn´t recognized, Flash Tool isn´t working, no recognition in windows explorer, phone is charging, vol+ doesn´t help
MTP and USB Debugging are activated
While installing the drivers I got no error messages and everything looked same as in the tutorial
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Good to hear you can atleast use your phone to transfer etc while on
Just curious (although Im sure you have followed the video / other tutorials to the letter) but
(1) did you ensure when following video tut that when uninstalling the legacy device you unticked the driver box to ensure the drivers were actually kept installed?
(2) Check Device Manager, under the Ports (COM & LPT) section and remember you shouldn't have anything referring to a MTK device in there - ie like MTK USB Port (Com 3) ? (If you have it needs uninstalling)
(3) Seems obvious I know but you are connecting your phone and using FlashTools when your Windows Driver Enforcement is disabled? ( Literally restarting with advanced options & choosng Disbale Driver Enforcement) Many users think once you have installed the driver you can use it with Windows Drivers enforcement enabled, but you have to be in disabled mode.
Finally if you doubled checked all of those, then maybe try a different version of FlashTools (worth a try) and also try running FlashTools as Administrator when you open it - good luck