yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkretch:
Mine charges normally with a 3 ft USB 2.0 extension that has a thick cable on my factory charger but I only use it if I'm in a pinch.

I have never seen an Note 10.1 OEM charging cable longer than 3 feet. So if there isn't one longer........... is Samsung being cheap not to including or make a cable longer than 3 ft for the Note 10.1 or is there to much power loss for them.

You wonder as Samsung does make kick a s s products that seem to be fairly reliable so I guess they must have a good reason.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hygradeb:
Instead of buying a longer usb charge cable I changed the unit that plugs into the charger, I use a long mains cable like the one in a ps3.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zakoket:
good idea

I had the same thing but when I looked deep in the charger I found that there are only 2 pins are used to provide the power the 1st and the last

so when you plug the original short cable then the extension it seems that it consumes more power I don't know why

I moded my cable that I broke the 2nd and the 3rd pins and when I connect it to my pc it charged normally with 1.5 meters extra
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] akii.bh:
I placed Custom ROM [cm-7-20130201-NIGHTLY-s5670] in SD card and then after removing Sim card i booted my phone in recovery mode then wiped data and cache, and after that i applied update from that custom ROM.. it got stuck in ANDROID written on it.. i've waited for 40 mins and re-read the instructions.. then i found my mistake and tried to install custom Recovery CWM [beni_cwm-5_ext4_v2] by tj_styles.. and it blew my recovery mode also... now my phone is only booting in download mode. can i repair it.? plz help me dev :crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] FurFur_:
Flash back to gingerbread!

Flash back to Gingerbread with Odin.

Here a Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ-f92hc8NE
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] akii.bh:
Thanks for quick support..

first of all thanx for helping and

can i install already downloaded custom rom (cm7 nightly) instead of gingerbread?
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] FurFur_:
yes.

First follow the instructions at the video.

then you can install cm7.

but first follow the video :)
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] Galaxy_Rohit:
* Flash Stock Gingerbread via Odin

* Then flash CWM recovery via Odin (One package)

* & then goto CWM of ur phone & flash Cyanogen.

Remember to format /system also if U R flashing Cyanogen for the 1st time...:cool:

Happy flashing...:thumbup:;):)

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[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] vinayaksuresh:
To flash Cm7

U hav to first update ur fit to 2.3.x or gb.......

For dat use Odin.....

Der is tutorial to update ur fit to gb in YouTube.....just follow dat

To flash Cm7

Wipe data

Wipe cache

Wipe dalvik cache

Format system

mount system

Instal the zip file of ROM

Reboot......

PRESS THANX IF I HELPED U
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] Galaxy_Rohit:
Hey Bro! Don't need 2 mount /system...!!!:rolleyes:

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[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] akii.bh:
Thnx Friends..! it's fixed and i m on CM7 Nightly by tjstyle..

Thanks to all... i've installed gingerbread 2.3.6 and then cm7 nightly....

and is ROM manager safe...? it is installed automatically with CM7 and i wish to try "Cyanogenmod 10 by Yajnavalkya" Can I install it like previous one or i have to uninstall ROM manager first?
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] Galaxy_Rohit:
Don't ever use ROM Mngr. or u'll end up bricking ur device. CM 7 includes it but don't touch it...:cool:

Flash CM 10 by yajnab like CM7. No need 2 to touch rom mngr.:cool:

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[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] cosmickamal:
Warning [rom manager]

Yes! Dont you ever try to touch ROM Manager. [WARNING]. you will may end up with a BRICKED galaxy fit. (btw its supported by galaxy fit, but better is not to touch it) and one advise....is as soon as you boot in cm7, remove ROM manager..

and yes you can try CM 10 RC2 by yajanab..its good, and you can try CM10.1 by erikcas as well.

happy flashing
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] akii.bh:
thnx for the warning, now m moving to cm 10 :)

i just opened it once and i didn't used any option of ROM manager.. thnx for the support guys.. now m moving to cm 10 :)
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] SohamJ:
I simply delete the rom manager apk from the zip file of the rom before flashing . It atleast makes some space in the /system
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] cosmickamal:
enjoy cm10. Stay Happy.
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] Rohit02:
To be very true Cm10.1 latest build is way better than Cm10 Rc2.. No offence. :(

Cm10.1 is smooth and the camera works also smooth video recording as compared to cm10.

check it your self.

Good work by both the devs (Erickas and Yajnab) :) :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] cosmickamal:
yeah i tried both. cm10 n 10.1 and i agree 10.1 is better than 10. and you pls try cm9 as well...its also very good. now i am eagerly waiting for an update to all these roms. right now on official cm7.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Download CM10.1 09.06.2013

Download CM10.1 09.06.2013

My Project Site! :cool:

Download CM10.1 07.31.2013

Download CM10.1 07.31.2013

Download CM10.1 07.31.2013

Download CM10.1 03.06.2013

Download Gapps 08.13.2013

Download Gapps 03.01.2013
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[Galaxy S III Android Development] kikou_2006:
screenshot plz
[Galaxy S III Android Development] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
OP

You need to give credits where credit is due. If this is just a self build than you should clarify that, and also give a proper introduction. The only thing you have listed in your thread is the phone specs... which XDA does a nice job of that in the Forum header. Please fix your post
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Boldizzle:
Wow... those Rom features are overwhelming.... :confused:
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Matija Gubec:
why??

Most of his roms are for S2!

I think this is his first s3 rom!
[Galaxy S III Android Development] jnr21:
I don't think that this is scam or something, check his other posts, but that original post is awful...

Edit: Just downloaded this...
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Added Screenshots.

Updated to latest nightly.

Fixed No Sim Bug. (Sorry for that had a bad *.bin file.)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] dkionline:
Whats the difference between yours and official CM10.1?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Mumin:
Re: [ROM/NIGHTLY] Cyanogenmod 10.1 Kaffee4Eck [NIGHTLY][4.2.1][02.03.2013]

Ermmmm what exactly is the point of your ROM, your just re-uploading a CM10.1 ROM right?...
[Galaxy S III Android Development] erto90:
Mmm if you fix the camera bugs.. Then Ill make a nice donation
[Galaxy S III Android Development] KernelGM:
I did not notice a difference of CM 10.1 official.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
AW: [ROM/NIGHTLY] Cyanogenmod 10.1 Kaffee4Eck [NIGHTLY][4.2.1][02.03.2013]

I build directly from Source and I fix if I can known Bugs. I compile everyday.

Just as a gimmik.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
AW: [ROM/NIGHTLY] Cyanogenmod 10.1 Kaffee4Eck [NIGHTLY][4.2.1][02.03.2013]

Next Build Today.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
New Build online!!!

Changelog:

Reworked Camera

Updated to latest nightly.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Updated to latest Nightly 8th of February 2013

Reworked Settings APK

Reworked Gallery2 APK

Reworked Frameworks

CM 10 fixed many Bugs.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] t0kgrumps:
could you fix the wake lag if possible?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
[ROM/NIGHTLY] Cyanogenmod 10.1 Kaffee4Eck [NIGHTLY][4.2.1][02.08.2013]

I will do my best.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] ZiCoN:
Sv: [ROM/NIGHTLY] Cyanogenmod 10.1 Kaffee4Eck [NIGHTLY][4.2.1][02.08.2013]

Would it be possible to make trebuchet accept 1x1 widgets in the tray for ex chompsms...?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
AW: [ROM/NIGHTLY] Cyanogenmod 10.1 Kaffee4Eck [NIGHTLY][4.2.1][02.08.2013]

Next Nightly Today.

Changelog:

Reworked Camera.

Updated to latest CM 10.1 Base.

Updated Kernel.

Trebuchet with 1x1 Widget soon.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Next Build Online!

:cool:
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
AW: [ROM/NIGHTLY] Cyanogenmod 10.1 Kaffee4Eck [NIGHTLY][4.2.1][02.10.2013]

Wake Up Lag Fix in Next Build. Its a Kernel Problem because all Cores went into a sleep mode when the Phone get locked .

Next Build in a few Hours.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] telles7:
Thanks man! Updating now. One of the most stable ROMs I've ever tried out for SGS3.

Grüße aus Thüringen
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Update online! :cool:

Changelog:

Latest Nightly

Wake Up Fix "need more tests" (Please feed back)

Reworked Apk's

Reworked Frameworks
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Update online! :cool:

Changelog:

Updated to latest Nightly

Updated Kernel

Updated Frameworks

Patched Frameworks

Patched Kernel

Patched Gallery2.apk
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Little Update I Forgot

Updated to Android Base 4.2.2 (Build.prop Fixed)

Please Redownload.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] paintball23456:
Does this ROM have a fix for the touch to focus issues with flash enabled?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
New Version Online.

Updated CM 10 Build (From Source)

Updated Kernel (with latest Fixes).

Camera Focus Fixed (Should work.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] paintball23456:
Camera Touch to focus bug is still there. Same thing. Apart from that, this is a much improved version of CM10 :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Update online! :cool:

Changelog:

Updated to latest Nightly

Updated Kernel

Recompiled Kernel + Frameworks

Reworked and Tweaked Frameworks and most of all APK's
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Update Online! :cool:

Changelog:

Updated to latest Nightly (Apps,Libs, Frameworks and other Files)

Updated Kernel (Performance Boosts)

Updated Configs
[Galaxy S III Android Development] papakaliati:
1 quick question : WIll this work with SiyahKernel S3 v1.8.9 ???
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
AW: [ROM/NIGHTLY] Cyanogenmod 10.1 Kaffee4Eck [NIGHTLY][4.2.2][02.27.2013]

IT should

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] papakaliati:
I'm asking cause after installing i think nightly 224 all hell broke lose in my phone. It was the same time i installed v44 that was 4.2.1 version and it wasnt supporting 1.89 kernel,and it was soooo much fun!
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Choristav:
Downloading!

I believe no 4.2.2 ROM works with Siyah.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] papakaliati:
my 219 version says its 4.2.2 . After 224 it broke,maybe i am missing something. I love dual boot, cm10.1 for daily usage,but i have found that NOTHING beats the battery efficiency of Samsung Stock Video and Music player. Samsungs video player gives me about 1 hour for ~ 11,12% battery, MX player gives me that for double the battery...
[Galaxy S III Android Development] ekie84:
Re: [ROM/NIGHTLY] Cyanogenmod 10.1 Kaffee4Eck [NIGHTLY][4.2.2][02.27.2013]

Excuse me,how to i format system?thanks
[Galaxy S III Android Development] elspanish88:
Re: [ROM/NIGHTLY] Cyanogenmod 10.1 Kaffee4Eck [NIGHTLY][4.2.2][02.27.2013]

In recovery under mounts and storage
[Galaxy S III Android Development] ekie84:
Re: [ROM/NIGHTLY] Cyanogenmod 10.1 Kaffee4Eck [NIGHTLY][4.2.2][02.27.2013]

Ohh ok thanks :D maybe thats why i cant flash other roms..gonna try this rom tomorrow
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
AW: [ROM/NIGHTLY] Cyanogenmod 10.1 Kaffee4Eck [NIGHTLY][4.2.2][02.27.2013]

Next Update in a few Hours.

Changelog:

Inbuild SuperUser

Updated to latest Nightly

Updated Kernel

Retweaked Frameworks

Retweaked APK's
[Galaxy S III Android Development] AngryB:
Yuupppiiii!!!!!!!
[Galaxy S III Android Development] AngryB:
Are you sure few Hours? Maybe you mean few Years!
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
AW: [ROM/NIGHTLY] Cyanogenmod 10.1 Kaffee4Eck [NIGHTLY][4.2.2][02.27.2013]

No my upload was very slow .

Uploading it now to rapidshare and mediafire

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] AngryB:
A...OK then!
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
New Version Online (Rapidshare.com)

Mediafire Now Online too.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] AngryB:
Ready to test ...BTW.gapps download link not working
[Galaxy S III Android Development] AngryB:
Wow! I like this ROM everything works except little bug in camera with flash ( know bug).... Battery is great, performans flaying, no lags:) great job. Thank You.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Jamin_1:
Rom is working good so far. Wake up lag is still there sometimes.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
AW: [ROM/NIGHTLY] Cyanogenmod 10.1 Kaffee4Eck [NIGHTLY][4.2.2][03.08.2013]

In a few days Next update

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Update Online! :cool:

Changelog:

Updated to latest Nightly.

Updated Kernel (a little improvement for lag)

Updated Frameworks.

Perfomed some tweaks in Frameworks and Kernel

Improved stability
[Galaxy S III Android Development] jamal2367:
New update ???
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
New Version Online. :cool:

Changelog:

Updated to latest Nightly.

Improved stability.

Improved performance.

Reworked Frameworks.

Reworked APK's.

All Thanks goes to Cyanogenmod. :cool:
[Galaxy S III Android Development] hsncck26:
Can a wallpaper on the notification drawer be added :)) except this the rom is awesome :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] jics91:
Great ROM. Only thing, the back cover heats and I am facing some battery drain with regular use, I mean Whatsapp, Plume and some pictures.

What kernel do you recomend to flash? For battery perfomance.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Newest Siyah Kernel. Best Performance and Battery.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Updated Version online.

Newest Nightly.

Tweaked Frameworks (Smoothness and Battery)

Reworked APK's (Better Performance)

Kernel Tweaks added (Just a few lines they dont change massiv components)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Update online! :cool:

Latest Nightly

Reworked APK's

Recompiled Frameworks (.JAR)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Chaussette_:
Hello Kaffee4Eck,

First of all, I would like to thank you for that great "CM" build. I tried several month ago standard CM rom, but there is always "known issues" which are too important on my eyes.

With your ROM, you fixed all these problematic issues. However, there is still a problem about the batterie life. I made some tests during several weeks, and it appears the battery drain occur when the phone "does nothing".

I installed default official sammy ROM without any additional app (facebook or whatever) : I got the same Phone when he came out from Samsung.

I've done the same thing with your ROM : full wipe, format system, and no additional applications.

When the phone is busy, the battery drain is the same as the official ROM from Samsung.

However, when the phone is idle or even in "airplane mode", there is a big battery drain. For example, I always put the phone in airplane mode during the night. Next morning, the battery drain is 1 or 2% for Sammy ROM, and between 15% and 20% for CM (!). I repeat : I didn't installed any application at all.

Of course, the drain also occur in "normal mode" during the day, when the phone is in my pocket, and consequently, the overall battery life is around 1 day. With the Sammy ROM, I can spend 3 full days before charging.

So I would like to know if you could have a look at that. I understand people who says the battery life is excellent with your ROM : since the battery drain is the same when the phone is used and if such peoples are using a lot their phone, everything is OK for them. However, on my side I don't use my phone that often. But the difference of the battery life between Sammy and you ROM become huge with my usage.

I don't know if it can help you, but it would be great if you could investigate on that problem.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] dkionline:
Use another Kernel. Yank, Sjyah, Googy...

[tapatalk]send from DCI/Nano ROM[/tapatalk]
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Thanks for your great reply.

Try Siyah Kernel instant. It is very great Kernel which works like a charm. Battery and Performance is great.

New Build Online! :cool:

Latest Nightly

Repacked Frameworks

Recompiled APK's
[Galaxy S III Android Development] pendroz:
Welcome is back ;)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] tuansiro:
downloading! :D
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Chaussette_:
Thanks for your reply Kaffee4Eck.

I forgot to precise I also tried with latest Siyah kernel (1.9.1) when I saw your post in which you recommended it. Unfortunately, even if I saw a difference, I get the same behavior : the battery is still decreasing too quickly (compared to Sammy ROM) when the phone is idle.

I also tweaked two kernel parameters with STweaks : -75 mV undervolting and cpu max frequency set to 1000 MHz. This is currently the configuration of my phone (I wanted to test your latest release from May 18th). During the night, the battery "lost" about 15% in airplane mode.

Anyway, even with that little problem, I think I will stay with your ROM because there is too much things which are better than Sammy ROM (overall smoothness, no 5 seconds phone app/contact lag, etc.).
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
I will search a solution.

Very happy to hear that u still use my rom.

;)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Next Build 13.06.2013. In 3 Days :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
New Update online!

Latest Nightly

Recompiled APK's

Recompiled Framework's
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Duffy:
Thank you ... will test it ...

Duffy
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
Nothing to thank ;)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
New Update Online! :cool:

Newest Nightly Build

Recompiled APK's

Recompiled Frameworks (JAR's)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kaffee4Eck:
New Update Online! :cool:

Newest Nightly Build (Android 4.3)

Recompiled APK's

Recompiled Frameworks (JAR's)

Please update to latest GAPPS...
[Galaxy S III Android Development] zodiaxe66:
Hi

Is there an option to center clock in statusbar.

Thanx
[General Questions and Answers] itzmemike:
Hello,

I have Mototola V8/V9 Car & Home Chargers. I was wondering if there is any website on updates or info about the v8/v9 chargers, like with all the phone they're compatible with and every new phone that're currently coming out if these charger will fit for those or not? Because i have a stack of these chargers and I want to know if they're fitting all the new phones that're currently coming out obviously it can't fit every phone, so i was wondering if anyone know any website that tells if the new phone that is coming out fits these charger. Its like sites that new phone are releasing, and all those phone website will show the carrier, spec, release date & many information about the phone details but instead of those details i want details of what types of charger does the phone actually fits, so i know if V8/V9 charger fits.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Hi folks,

I feel like a noob here.

When I have tried to update the phone the new formware I couldnt get into flashmode. This initially did not worry me as I have seen loads of posts about this and I know how to sort it.

I got home from work and unistalled all android software (Fastbbot, adb, sdk, pccompanion, sues) and reinstalled them. I tried again, no luck.

Now i thought i would try my wifes phone. Its not rooted. It went into flashmode straight away, so now I am ata loss.

Flashtool recognises my phone when turned on, it says all drivers are ok, but i get nothing on my phone when i try to connect it turned off...

Now, if anyone wants to help me and call me a noob please do...but this one has me vexed...

EDIT, Dont shout, I have already asked mods to move this to the Q&A section
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] crazymister:
Probably too much to say that you already tried a hard shutdown?

Else try a stock ROM/kernel. Maybe something went wrong with your current kernel
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Tried it already. 3 vibrations, no luck
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] crazymister:
Also no output from flashtool?

I noticed once I didn't see led, but it was in flash mode..
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] y2grae:
you are pressing down not up on volume right mate?

did that myself a few times
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] crazymister:
You would get blue led in that case. So would be kinda obvious

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[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Look guys, I can get my wife's phone into flash mode and she has an Xperia T, so it is nothing to do with which button I am pressing. I use the same cable and same usb port...

The last time I tried to get into flashmode or fastboot was before Xmas,

It is definitely to do with my phone..I really can't understand why flashmode is not connecting, in previous experience that has worked in all circumstances, but now nothing... Even though flashtool recognises the phone with the correct drivers when it is turned on...

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How do I customise the signature on xda premium app?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
No nothing, flashtool just acts like nothing has been connected... Pccompanion eventually times out as if nothing had been connected

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How do I customise the signature on xda premium app?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] crazymister:
My last guess is it's something in the Rom. Try flashing a 4.0.4 system.sin via fastboot, and access cwm to do factory reset (btw, you did try a different kernel right? You said you did it but wasn't clear of you meant only hard shutdown or kernel too)

My experience is also that it always works. Haven't encountered something like you have before so only shouting some possibilities.

Do say if you already tried something I say ofc.

Something else you can try is different pc (if you have access to one) Have heard of some cases that that did the trick

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[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] funiewski:
Sv: Flashmode advice

I had similar problem with my v some weeks ago, have two thoughts, have you switched between stock and cm kernel? Have you tried another pc?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Again, thanks for the advice but a couple of things.

I can't change kernel because the phone is not entering fast boot mode

I can't flash a stock ftf because the phone is not entering flash mode

Its not the pc because it works on my wife's Xperia t

I have already done a factory rest.

After work today I am going to try flashing a 303 Ron in recovery and hope I can do an ota update and hope that works...

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[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] matt4321:
Have you tried doing adb reboot bootloader to get into fastboot rather than doing it manually on boot? Or does adb not work either?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Hmm, Interesting,

first time i did it it just reboot the device

Second time, it briefly entered fastboot (Blue LED) PC started to install S1 boot driver then the phone rebooted and the driver failed to install

Third time, phone went into fastboot and stayed there but no sign of a driver install.....
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] mpiekp:
Use fastboot via flashtool
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
I cant get into fastboot manually, only by using adb reboot bootloader.

Now the next thing to ask is, well are your volume buttons broke, but no, they work fine to turn the volume up and down with so its not that.

I have just managed to flash a different kernel so will try flash tool again.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] mpiekp:
Use one cmd/terminal window to adb reboot bootloader, while flashtool is open, has always gone straight to fastboot for me.