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[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebzter:
Hi all! I have a Sony Xperia Z3 I recently acquired, it seems to be bricked, possibly hard bricked I'm not sure, but the phone refuses to boot into fastboot or flashmode. Here's what I've noticed so far:

EDIT: The bootloader on the device was never actually unlocked! After getting in contact with the previous owner, all he did was use KingRoot to gain root access on the phone, then installed SuperSU and Clockworkmod recovery respectively. After installing the custom recovery the previous owner had then attempted to flash a variant of Cyanogenmod but the flash failed, since the bootloader wasn't unlocked, resulting in the bricked state the phone is currently in. :(

The phone shows a red LED when left plugged in to charge overnight

If power button + volume up buttons are held, the red led turns off and the phone vibrates 3 times, but nothing else happens

When connected to the computer via USB, the red led will appear again for a couple seconds, then disappear, then appear, and repeats this process until unplugged. While this is happening you can hear the computer recognizing the phone being constantly plugged in and unplugged.

When plugged into the PC, flashtool recognizes the phone as "Device Connected with USB debugging OFF"

Booting into fastboot or flashmode doesn't work, no matter what button combinations I've tried none of them worked to put the phone in either of these modes.

Is there any way I can unbrick the phone? I don't think this is a driver issue as the computer is recognizing the device in device manager and flashtool sees it, however shows "Device Connected with USB debugging OFF". Is there anyway to somehow enable USB debugging in this state?

I've also tried using adb commands to reboot into fastboot, however this is pointless as the phone is not recognized as an ADB device, when you type "adb devices" there is no devices listed.

HUGE thanks to anyone who has any input on my situation, any help is gladly appreciated! Thank you everyone!
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lavin40:
I'm not sure you can do anything about it being hard bricked but I did want to ask you a question how was you able to unlock the bootloader on your tmobile z3, that might be why it's acting up cause I heard tmobile z3 bootloader couldn't be unlocked
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebzter:
EDIT: I just got in contact with the previous owner, the bootloader was actually not unlocked, the phone was simply rooted via KingRoot, after that SuperSU was installed, then Clockworkmod recovery. After that the previous owner had attempted to flash a new custom rom from clockworkmod but it failed, resulting in the brick. So as it turns out the most probably reason for the brick was because the bootloader was never unlocked, causing the flash to fail, putting the phone in this bricked state. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do at this point to unbrick it, now knowing the bootloader was never unlocked? Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omario-242:
If there's no way for you to plug it into the PC without the constant unplugging by itself it's very difficult to do anything. If you try to get into flash mode/fastboot is the phone just not recognized or is it in the "red led" mode?

Usually if you flash a custom without the bootloader unlocked, the bootloader corrupts the system and shows an error while trying to boot. A full brick is very uncommon. You may just try to plug it in and see if EMMA or Flash Tool recognizes the device in any possible way.

I guess the last thing you could do is get in contact with a repair service and ask them if there's a chance that they unbrick it.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebzter:
When I try to go into flash mode or fastboot, nothing happens except for the phone vibrating 3 times and getting the red LED. I've also tried plugging it in and running EMMA however it's not recognized at all by it.

Flash tool recognizes the phone, but throws this message everytime its connected

"Device Connected with USB debugging off"

Is there anything I can do with Flash Tool with the phone being recognized in this state?

I guess as a last option I could try to get in contact with a repair service and ask if they'd be able to unbrick it, however I do not know of any as I've never been to one, hopefully theres another way to unbrick it without having to go here.

Thank you everyone so far who has replied to my thread so far! Please let me know if anyone has the same issue or has an idea for helping unbrick my phone, I appreciate all the tips I've gotten so far.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omario-242:
I searched a little bit and most of the people which got the same problem said that they weren't able to unbrick it it just because the device wasn't recognized at all. Maybe try the Sony Update Service (program) and see if it recognizes it in any way.

If you start adb and type "adb devices" with plugged in phone is adb giving out anything?

Maybe try to hold down the volume down/up while plugging it in but don't release it at all.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tz16:
Use this tool ( Pc companion by Sony). Install driver and repair phone.. It will fix hard brick d6616. You can find intrustion about this tool on google

Sr . Bad english

http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/pc-companion/

---------- Post added at 05:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:55 AM ----------

D6616 dont have any custom from now. Dont flash any rom or kernel custom, it will lose boot, and hard brick
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebzter:
Hi, thanks for the tips, I just tried downloading and installing the Sony Update Service program however it terminates immediately after opening and checking for updates as Sony has discontinued the program since Sony PC Companion replaces this program.

If I type "ADB devices", the phone does not appear on the list, as for some reason ADB is not finding the phone in the state that it's in. I've tried repeatedly typing in this command numerous times when its plugged with no luck.

I've also even tried holding down the volume down/up buttons with a rubber band as i plug the device into the computer however no change, I still get the same result. :(

Thanks for the tips though!

I've already tried using Sony PC Companion however it does not detect my phone at all in the current state for some reason. I've tried everything the program told me to do, pressing and holding numerous button combinations however the program will not recognize the phone. Thanks for the tip though.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tz16:
when my d6616 get bricked.. I follow that way n it unbrick my phone. you should try again.

http://imgur.com/a/pyFcs
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebzter:
I've tried this exactly as you showed above, however this is the screen I get stuck on, since Sony PC Companion does not recognize my phone. Look at the picture below. Please let me know if you know how to get past this/get Sony PC Companion to recognize my phone, thanks!
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tz16:
Install this driver from Flashtool

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByttYFWdXh0kcW1VYVpiWE5iSEE/view?usp=sharing

Picture instruction

http://imgur.com/a/QvXpZ
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebzter:
Hi, thanks for the link and instructions, I just installed the drivers successfully, however Sony PC Companion still isn't recognizing my Xperia Z3. :(

Anything else I can try? Please let me know, thanks
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tz16:
Unplug your device

Hold Volume+ ....and plug in back till your pc load device " flashmod"

I remember this way, when i do it my pc reconized my device with other name
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omario-242:
I'd guess the problem isn't anything related to drivers on the PC.

The state the OP's device is in is the problem. You can only install/flash/update a device if it is in the correct state for the process (flash mode for updates/installations, fastboot for flash via adb etc.). I for myself never had a brick where the device wasn't recognized in any functioning way.

Usually if a custom rom is flashed onto locked device the bootloader can't process the system as it compares signature keys which aren't present in the custom ROM. The bootloader then exits the loading of the system and gives out an error message, but the device can still boot into flash mode and fastboot.

Since the OP's device doesn't boot into anything (even with various button combinations and/or hard reset) I'd say that it's now a quite nice looking paperweight.

Like I said before I think the only option is to contact the official Sony repair service.

EDIT: One last question, did you plug your device into a USB3.0 in your PC? Because I remember having problems with it while trying to flash something onto my Z3 once. Maybe try a different USB plug if you haven't already.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebzter:
Hi, my computer doesn't even have USB 3 ports, I've tried every single USB port on my computer all give the same result..

Do you know how to get in contact with the official sony repair service and would they be willing to unbrick it for free (or for a reasonable price that won't exceed the price the phone is worth) I've tried calling Sony already telling them my Z3 was bricked however they told me that since the phone ran out of warranty 4 months ago, they wouldn't repair it, even if they charged, since apparently Sony doesn't do out of warranty repairs.

If getting the phone repaired via the official sony repair service, I may have found a last option below, however this will require me to take apart the phone.

After doing much more research, I've heard with S1tool, if you take apart the phone and find the testpoint, you can then flash the phone from there in order to get fastboot and flashmode back, then after successful flashing from testpoint, the phone will boot into fastboot/flashmode and allow you to restore the phone normally. Is this possible with the Z3? A quick google search gives you a bunch of threads started for finding the testpoints and recovering those devices for the Xperia Z1, ultra, etc. but I haven't found a specific guide for the Z3. Is this still possible? I've attached pictures below of what I believe is the testpoint for the Xperia Z3, I found these looking them up on the internet.

Thank you everyone who's replied so far, please let me know what I should do at this point. Thanks
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omario-242:
Ok I think I'm out on this point as I honestly have no idea about the whole test point procedure. About repair service though, I guess they don't repair it because they may have to give warranty on their repaired products. Maybe try a mobile repair service in your neighborhood if there's one, but like you said I don't know if the price for a repair exceeds the devices worth.

I guess if you can find this test point it would be a reasonable option for you and I really wish you good luck with that and your phone.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebzter:
Here's some more screenshots of where I'm at right now as far as the phone being recognized by the computer. The phone shows up as 2 devices, HID-compliant device, and USB input device. I've attached pictures of this in device manager below as well as the list of Connected Devices I see in flashtool when I go to Devices > Check Drivers
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ndmuni:
is your device recognize in fastboot....instead of 'adb devices' try 'fastboot devices' in cmd,

if it does try to use fastboot to reboot into recovery.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebzter:
Hi, thanks for the tip, however the phone doesn't seem to be recognized in fastboot devices either. Heres a screenshot of what I get when I type in adb devices and fastboot devices. Thanks
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ndmuni:
Try installing Minimal adb with fastboot from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317790

If youconnect your device in fastboot mode....power off, hold vol up ..does your pc sees it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] generalriden:
I need ur help. I want to help my friend to upgrade her Jasjam. I cant see what type of mobile is Jasjam if hermes or universal..im trying to search but i cant find one.

If you can include also the link
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] generalriden:
HOPE SOMEONE will HELP me regarding this matter..WHICH ROM for JASJAM
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] levenum:
JASJAM - is Hermes.

JASJAR - is Universal.

And seeing how you've been on this forum for quite some time I'd expect you to know that there is no such thing as "best ROM".

Each has advantages and bugs and it is all a matter of choice.

Also a little patience couldn't hurt. :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] generalriden:
sorry coz its not my mobile so i dont have interest to know. only now, coz i want to help my friend in upgrading. sorry also for the misuse of words "bestROM" I should say better ROM. SORRY IM NOT PERFECT!

Thanks for your good information
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] generalriden:
i found all in the wiki...thanks anyway
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Rudegar:
better is always in the eye of the beholder

some like some apps some like

a rom translated to their language

some like.....

so they are all equaly good in general

all the really bad roms people avoid and dont put up for download ;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] generalriden:
yeah a lot of ROM in the wiki..i hope my eye will see the right one for my friend'sJASJAM.
[General Questions and Answers] yashraut:
Since the update is 1.6GB i am downloading it using wifi.My question is that in one day i wll not be able to download it but if I download today suppose 1GB and then if i disconnect my phone from wifi will i be able to resume it tomorrow or some other day to download? from 1GB onwards ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gilbartdon:
Looking for information on the Akai N4 phone Dec2014 model to update/install TWRP/Rom
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Harvey9050:
How can I remove the recipient limit of 10 person in text messaging? THANKS?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khasmir04:
Here is my original problem:

"Please help, i am encountering Encryption Unsucessful on my phone. Already tried Factory reset in stock recovery but it didn't fix the problem. Failed on mountings.

Huawei Ascend G526-L11

Build No: G526-L11V100R001C294B197

Android Version: 4.1.2

Bootloader is also locked." (Can someone give me the code please? I already have an account at Huawei but it says I must wait for 14 days to request for a code, sadly i need to fix my phone asap)

Suggested solution is flash:

Can anyone tell me what type of backup this is? These files are inside a .zip archive.

Also, as suggested, i would like to flash this backup to my phone using SPFT, but this is all i have. If this isn't the one to use, can i convert it to make it compatible for SPFT?? (Cause it doesn't have scatter file)

Additional Info:

ADB can detect phone with different commands:

adb devices (recovery and sideload)

fastboot devices

Tried firmware update from Huawei site using Qualcomm Platform Multi-Download - QPBLFBML01Ver1000:

Errors:

First one was Open Serial Port Fail

Second was Midway Download Fail

Hope someone can help me.

Thanks guys
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khasmir04:
bump
[General Questions and Answers] donation:
i use a another twrp.img for my insignia tablet.

and now, my tablet is rebooting and rebooting him self.

i can't connecting to my computer.

i don't know how connecting to download mode, and recovery menu.

i used volume+ and power botton. but it doesn't work.

and i have no idea to recovery my tablet.

i have recovery.sh and build.prop file

what should i do? help me xda users!
[Moto X Q&A] maxi0399:
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Hello, I have a problem with a friend who bought the moto x 2013 in AT&T and want to unlock the bootloader, it can be with sunshine?

I have the moto x 2014 and if I run, but do not know the compatibility with the first generation in Android 5.1.

Thanks for your time :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] squallz506:
What gives?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Flippy1005:
Hey everyone!

So I got an s6 and am running 5.1.1 on sprint and I have heard a lot about rooting. the more I look into it the greater it seems. But, I have no idea how to root my phone as every thread I see says something different. So does anyone here have a noob friendly root guide? And anything I should do right after I install? (Cool apps, themes, etc.)

Thanks in advance. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Jimmy1life:
Well do some reading if you really want to root it takes knox from 0x0 to 0x1. People say it voids warrenty but doubt it if you have sprint TEP plan do it.
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeadmanxXD:
Hi i have moto x play 32gb un rooted android 6.0.1 i am having issue battery sudden drop to 1% after few min charge it jump back to 100%

I was able to use more then few hours in 1% pls help ref attachment
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rajusaxena:
did you flash 6.0.1 with or without wiping the data? if you didn't wipe the data then wipe it, do a factory reset from recovery maybe the old data files are causing the problems.
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeadmanxXD:
I wiped and now installed new rom RR still same problem
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
It's probably the sensor in your battery that is going nuts. It's not software related.
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fattypockets:
Radio battery drain

hi I searched around the forums but i wasn't able to find a solution to my issue, i have the x1563 Telus Canada variant, i got tired of waiting for the 6.0.1 OTA, and i wanted root so i flashed this ROM "[ROM][Lux][XT1562/3] ֍ Marshmallux v2.0 ֍ Stock based ROM 6.0.1 [MPD24.107-52]" so now i have two radio signal in my notification drop down, one has my telus signal and the other just say emergency call, as you can see in the screen shot my even when i have full bars it showing my cell reception as bad (Orange or red sometimes), is there any way i can disable the second radio or just turn it off?, can anyone please help me or guide in the right direction please and thanks.[IMG="Radio Drain"]http://imgur.com/a/9y9ir[/IMG]

In-case the image didn't get attached (http://imgur.com/a/9y9ir)
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abinash ghadai:
It is not a software issue... Try to contact customer care support
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tim3tripp3r:
I would just unroot, flash stock lollipop, get mm update (6.0) OTA, then get 6.0.1 MM update. Then root it and you should be good to go.
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t_bahar:
Dont write drivers installed my computer read the phone usb debuging on oem unlock on
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gm007:
What this directory that has 3? Rename it to English
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frostmore:
i think cmd cannot read/recognise hewbrew.

you need to rename or replace the folder into one that is in english mate.
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamer649:
You said drivers are installed, USB debugging is on, and OEM unlock is enabled. Have you unlocked the bootloader via fastboot? If not, that is likely your problem.
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t_bahar:
how i unlock bootloader on e6633 dual?
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamer649:
First check if you can unlock your bootloader, to do this follow these steps:

1) Open the Phone dialer

2) Type *#*#7378423#*#* to open the service menu

3) Tap Service info

4) Tap Configuration

5) Look to your rooting status, it will say one of three strings;

5.1) Bootloader unlocked: Yes (it shouldn't say this as your bootloader should be locked)

5.2) Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes (this means you can unlock your bootloader)

5.3) Bootloader unlock allowed: No (this means you can't unlock your bootloader)

If your bootloader lock status is 5.2 follow this guide. The process for unlocking bootloader is under Stock ROM > Guide.
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t_bahar:
Its work thanksssss

Any rom custom for e6633 ???
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] djlocalo:
Hello-

Something similar has probably been asked and answered before but I haven't been able to find it, so here goes.

I have purchased a Kaiser from a retailer here in Sweden who told me that I could change it to English when I first start it up. I received it today and found that of course that's not true.

I have tried running the RUU for ROM 1.56.405.5 but it gave me a 294 Invalid Vendor ID error. I assume this may be because the language currently on the device is Swedish. Do you have any suggestions.

thank you.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] daniel.eriksson:
you need to cidunlock the phone..

then you can install from another vendor. (there´s posts about that in the forum).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shinka94:
Hello,

I have a samsung S3 and cyanogenmod 13. I installed supersu because lucky patcher told me that my phone wasn't rooted (even though the root check was ok) and when I tried to install it (from the app. Launching the app was successful) that didn't work so it recommended me to go into recovery and install it from there. I have TWRP so after it was installed my phone got into bootloop.

Now I can't get out of it. I made a backup (while in the bootloop) and I tried wiping cache and dalvik cache but still in loop.

I seriously can't go through factory reset again. I did it a lot of times before and now I installed so many things on my phone and had it changed to my taste in a perfect way so I don't way to lose anything. And unfortunately I didn't make a backup in ages (only the one while in bootloop) and I don't have Titanium backup.

So what to do now ? How can I get out of the bootloop without losing anything ?

Or can I do a factory reset then restore the data from the backup I made without getting into the bootloop again ?

Thanks a lot
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shinka94:
Actually I'm stuck at boot animation where the logo of CM is loading (I don't know if it's the same thing as bootloop or not)

I thought that this may help more.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
You are on your own. Lucky patcher is banned and you will find no help here with it.

Thread closed.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] asialove2013:
The LG Flash tool 2.0.1.5 use a new megalock.dll, so please someone can make a new DLL to bypass the LG TOOL?

Is there someone who is good at C++? Please build a dummy megalock.dll?

LG flash tool 2.0.1.5

https://mega.nz/#!gghxmQAZ!Gco7cAqIcRytPTwt4E-sO-IbRuzeFGV4yQ48tDmVdpc

We need LG Flash tool 2.0.1.6 to flash firmware on LG G5!

Now we have 3 different version LG UP:

LG UP for Store --

LG UP for Lab --

LG UP for developers --

It seems LG UP for lab can find not G5 models. [MENTION=608699]wolfgart[/MENTION] said LG UP Store can not find the G5.

the LG UP for developers need a cracked megalock.dll.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] wolfgart:
Can't you use LG UP too ?

LG UP is the new tool
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] hoangnova:
Nope.

LGUP for tester. LGUP together with test firmware.

LG FLashtool for service
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] asialove2013:
LG flash tool 2.0.1.6 is available for download
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] enzyne:
https://mega.nz/#!R0RTyKYb!CSpKDDcFKLdIUn--hFud9xkIiT_h_E7hXDlD-UlUXlk
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] wolfgart:
just found Fix ....?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] asialove2013:
Not yet

[IMG="http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3714725&stc=1&d=1460351848"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3714725&stc=1&d=1460351848[/IMG]
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] asialove2013:
I just upload the file onto mega, You are quick.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] wolfgart:
So, we are ready to go !!

Great man

;)
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] bender_007:
Hey m8. Any reasons why lgup wouldn´t work? We can manually add the keys to registry and supply the dll.