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[Q] Problem with fastboot drivers on windows 7

The title says it all, well most of it. heres the problem:
I want to unlock the bootloader on my Xperia Play, I've tried many different ways to actually get fastboot to detect my phone I installed various drivers for S1 Semcboot but no luck, I also tried installing seus, uninstalling the drivers and letting seus re-install the s1 semcboot drivers but still no luck Ive been at it for a whole day... How can I get fastboot on windows 7 to detect my xperia play which is 100% bootloader unlockable...?
NOTE: The blue power led turns on when I hold search and connect the phone, the computer detects the phone but fastboot doesn't.
I have also tried lollylosts thread for drivers and stuff...

Any help would be appreciated please...

The usb driver file is here
its direct link, should work.

Thankyou but how am I supposed to use that driver?, windows 7 doesnt let me install drivers it only lets me update drivers when i try to update it doesnt install ...

Manny- said:
Thankyou but how am I supposed to use that driver?, windows 7 doesnt let me install drivers it only lets me update drivers when i try to update it doesnt install ...
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Haven't really used Windows for a while but I think you can uninstall then reinstall drivers through device manager

I know you can, I've tried selecting many drivers by browsing and locating the folders but it just wont install...

Which fastboot command are you using?

Manny- said:
Thankyou but how am I supposed to use that driver?, windows 7 doesnt let me install drivers it only lets me update drivers when i try to update it doesnt install ...
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I tried it, my device was detected but fastboot didnt pick the device up its driving my nuts I have no idea what I'm doing wrong
@Michealtbh
I tried this: fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version and also this: fastboot.exe devices, they dont work

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23692459
Maybe the files linked in this thread will help you, worth a shot.
Sent from my R800i using XDA

Thanks but made no difference, windows 7 detects the device but fastboot doesn't. :/

ch3mn3y said:
The usb driver file is here
its direct link, should work.
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I still dont get how to install this driver...

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think you manually point to the drivers when your computer says that it doesn't recognise the device. Can't really remember how I installed them lol.
Sent from my R800i using XDA

Manny- said:
Thanks but made no difference, windows 7 detects the device but fastboot doesn't. :/
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maybe you are using an outdated version of fastboot.exe? Have you tried pressing back key on boot or the volume down key? Have you seen your LED indicator turn or blink blue? Have you used tools or apps that can boot you into fastboot mode? are you rooted already? Have you tried following the Sony Ericsson guide on unlocking bootloader? If you followed this correctly especially downloading the right JAVA and latest Android SDK which includes the ADB drivers, then there will be no problems. Rooting and unlocking bootloader is the easiest part in my opinion when modding your Xplay. The hardest part for me was recovering from an almost bricked phone
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/

anbu187 said:
maybe you are using an outdated version of fastboot.exe? Have you tried pressing back key on boot or the volume down key? Have you seen your LED indicator turn or blink blue? Have you used tools or apps that can boot you into fastboot mode? are you rooted already? Have you tried following the Sony Ericsson guide on unlocking bootloader? If you followed this correctly especially downloading the right JAVA and latest Android SDK which includes the ADB drivers, then there will be no problems. Rooting and unlocking bootloader is the easiest part in my opinion when modding your Xplay. The hardest part for me was recovering from an almost bricked phone
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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I tried the latest version and others...[1] Yes, I have tried pressing them everythings works as normal.. [2] Yes the LED turns blue doesnt blink though [3] No I havent tried any maybe you could point me in the right direction? [4] The device is rooted, yes [5] Yes I have followed the guide.. [6] and I have installed java and adb and drivers but its on another drive..

Manny- said:
I tried the latest version and others...[1] Yes, I have tried pressing them everythings works as normal.. [2] Yes the LED turns blue doesnt blink though [3] No I havent tried any maybe you could point me in the right direction? [4] The device is rooted, yes [5] Yes I have followed the guide.. [6] and I have installed java and adb and drivers but its on another drive..
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check device manager in control panel and check if ADB driver is showing if not, try reinstalling those java and adroid sdk packages again in C:\
btw latest version puts fastboot.exe in android-platform tools folder

If you are still having trouble installing the fastboot drivers and you are using Windows 7 64bit, try the following link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554805
I had the same problem, but I could fix it by simply adding some lines into the .inf-file.

yesterday i had the same problem hen i tried to boot doomkernel v11. I use this drivers:
http://www.mediafire.com/?1jqvtofgc13figr
and it works (for me)

Thankyou everyone for your help, I will give what you all said a go and will report back here if it worked or not
oh btw @janitory Im using x32 (x86)
EDIT: also I get this error when Im installing the SDK on C:/ "Stopping ADB server failed (code -1)." does that make a difference?

hey guys having the same problem here i have xperia play screen stopped responding on sunday
i tried repairing via the sony tool got modified software error spent most of yesterday dismantling the phone putting back together reinstalling stock firmware turned out i needed to delete the bootloader key to repair done that via blagus and flash tool repaired phone but no joy
turn on phone today and its working again but now i need to unlock the bootloader again ive done all the steps on the sony site but at the getver part it just shows waiting for phone so im stuck at the moment unless one of you guys can help im on win7 32bit also but was able to use fast boot to flash custom kernels etc before today
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i uninstalled the phone in device manager it gave me the option to delete the driver file too i did this reconected the phone it installed and worked first time

Still no luck guys, anyone got a link to a full step by step guide to unlock the bootloader on xperia play using windows 7 x32 (x86) because I'm almost fed up of this
EDIT: Ive deleted the drivers installed loads of other drivers i.e. .inf or whatever files lol still nothing ... I mean what on earth could I be doing wrong

[Q] Computer fails trying to unlock bootloader of R800i

Hello,
I'm trying to unlock the bootloader of my R800i, and every time I plug it into my computer while holding the search button on the phone, the "Point to drivers" window doesn't pop up on my computer.
I've followed everything on Sony Mobile's site, my R800i says bootloader unlockable Yes in the service menu.
Baseband is -56 version
Build number is 4.0.2.A.0.42.
I've got the Android SDK, the modified winusb.inf file, and google USB Rev. 4.
My computer is using Windows 8 Consumer Preview if that means anything.
I've tried searching google and here on xda, but I can't seem to find a thread about the computer failing in the unlock BL process.
Is it operator error (probably), or is it something else?

Install flashtool from here.
Once it's installed, go to the Drivers folder (I think that's what it's called) and install the exe file in there. Then just select the drivers in the list for R800, ADB and fastboot.
It should install them automatically.
EDIT: I do remember seeing something about Windows 8 compatibility issues but I can't seem to find it now and I can't quite remember what wasn't compatible :/

Alrighty, thanks. Will do when I get the chance this afternoon
EDIT: I just installed flashtool, installed the drivers you specified, and it says that everything is fine. However, when I plug my phone into my computer red text comes up in flashtool saying "ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device." and that I can find them in the drivers folder of flashtool.
Not sure what's going wrong here, so any help is really appreciated!

Ok, I think I have it figured out, but I'm only running on a hunch; do I have to be on version 2.3.3? My play is on the latest 2.3.4 release.

You shouldn't have any type of problem with 2.3.4.
If you entered "fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version" and you still got no response then you still have a driver problem.

I had the exact same problem!
Its because Windows 8 doesnt install unsigned drivers as its still in Beta.
I had to re-install Windows 7 on my Computer, which took forever, so my advice is use a different Computer to do it. Saves the hassle of Installing Windows 7
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

Ahhh thank you so much AwaisKhan!

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Ahhh thank you so much AwaisKhan!
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Your welcome!
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

[Q] unlock bootloader for xpeia arc

hi all............i followed the instructions in sony mobile unlock instructions page............but as per STEP# 13
On your computer, you will be asked for drivers. Point to the usb_driver folder where you placed the android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android Boot loader Interface-file.
AM not able to find this file in the USB DRIVER folder............can you help me please?
Thanks
Vipin

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vipinrahul said:
hi all............i followed the instructions in sony mobile unlock instructions page............but as per STEP# 13
On your computer, you will be asked for drivers. Point to the usb_driver folder where you placed the android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android Boot loader Interface-file.
AM not able to find this file in the USB DRIVER folder............can you help me please?
Thanks
Vipin
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http://www.multiupload.com/0XZV1LXRVA
There you go.
Extract the files and when you are asked point the folder containing the driver. I say it again,, the FOLDER not the file

am still not able to do it friend..........i even used device manager to update driver and when i point to the usb driver folder it says, file not found........

after installing SDK, did you install the "google usb driver package"?

yes i have installed the USB DRIVERS................but when updating i cannot find the bootloader file...........and even if point to that folder it says file not found.............

Well I just checked, I also do not have the *boot loader interface-file* in that directory.
try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087 its how I unlocked mine and doesn't call for step 13.

thank a lot friend............will let you know soon.........

Hi I'm having some problems unlocking BL. The driver is not being detected... moreover the cmd window says its waiting for the device... yet the device is connected in fastboot mode with blue led on!
I'm using win xp 32bit by the way. Please suggest a solution.. thanx
My phone is arc s.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

Try uninstalling and reinstalling your drivers. The drivers need to be installed twice. Once in Android and once in fastboot. Computer will auto detect and install when you plug your phone in, in both modes.

Success. Thanks. Is there any way to check bl status directly in phone?
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gpfnzl said:
Try uninstalling and reinstalling your drivers. The drivers need to be installed twice. Once in Android and once in fastboot. Computer will auto detect and install when you plug your phone in, in both modes.
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Prob I'm having is that my computer isn't auto detecting the driver. I don't get a prompt to select a path to the driver when I connect the phone in fastboot mode. If I add the commands specified by Sony in a command window the phone is connected, but when I enter 'fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY' I get the following-
Unlock phone requested
FAILED <remote oem unlock 0xFFFFFFFFFFFFF
I assume the driver isn't installed. I've tried adding it manually to the windows/inf folder. Any help would be much appreciated.

[Q] Fastboot driver problem

Hi, I have a huge problem and I don't know what to do anymore. I try to access fastboot mode on my Xperia Play, so I can flash ICS kernel, I did usual stuff, followed the guides, watches few videos on youtube, now I am stuck on part where I have to install drivers manually.
So basicly I go to device manager, select S1boot, update, select driver... And after I do that, every single time it says that Windows could not find driver software for your device.
I tried downloading many different drivers, I tried many combinations in pointing them like:
C:\Users\T-N-Z\Desktop\Fastboot\fastboot\Drivers\x64
or just
C:\Users\T-N-Z\Desktop\Fastboot\fastboot\Drivers\
etc..
I am on Windows 8 RTM Pro. I had similar issue in Windows 7, but it fixed itself randomly :/
I also installed Android SDK and Android USB drivers from it..
I tried installing fastboot driver with flashtool, but I believe it installs wrong driver, S1boot gets renamed to SEMCFLASH or something called like that, and after that my Xperia Play won't stay in fastboot mode, so I can't do anything.
Please help me out, what am I doing wrong? Thank you.

T-N-Z said:
Hi, I have a huge problem and I don't know what to do anymore. I try to access fastboot mode on my Xperia Play, so I can flash ICS kernel, I did usual stuff, followed the guides, watches few videos on youtube, now I am stuck on part where I have to install drivers manually.
So basicly I go to device manager, select S1boot, update, select driver... And after I do that, every single time it says that Windows could not find driver software for your device.
I tried downloading many different drivers, I tried many combinations in pointing them like:
C:\Users\T-N-Z\Desktop\Fastboot\fastboot\Drivers\x64
or just
C:\Users\T-N-Z\Desktop\Fastboot\fastboot\Drivers\
etc..
I am on Windows 8 RTM Pro. I had similar issue in Windows 7, but it fixed itself randomly :/
I also installed Android SDK and Android USB drivers from it..
I tried installing fastboot driver with flashtool, but I believe it installs wrong driver, S1boot gets renamed to SEMCFLASH or something called like that, and after that my Xperia Play won't stay in fastboot mode, so I can't do anything.
Please help me out, what am I doing wrong? Thank you.
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Click the link in my signature go to the unlock boot loader guide download Adb fastboot package.
Device manager
Right click
Update driver
I will choose
Install driver manually
all devices
Have disk/ browse
X86/X64 /usbwin.inf
Next
Please note you may need to disable driver signature enforcement. Google it
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2

Ok, I have disabled driver thingie on Windows 8 and installed your package files. Now drivers says that I have Android ADB interface, but... When I boot into fastboot mode, after some time it just turns offs and phone starts charging process.
Maybe it needs to be fully charged or something before I can do anything or what?

It just started working for no reason again... Don't know what I've done differently this time but it works now. Thanks for help.

windows 7 x64 adb driver xperia zl

Hi,
Iam running windows 7 x64 with Sony Xperia ZL.
Iam trying unlock bootloader but when start the in fastboot it is not getting recognized. I already tried to install flashtool drivers according to this post but the Sony sa0107 adb driver does not show up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40444556#post40444556
could find only Windows 8 related issues they did not work for me not Windows 7 solutions.
Can anyone help? I

indianx said:
Hi,
Iam running windows 7 x64 with Sony Xperia ZL.
Iam trying unlock bootloader but when start the in fastboot it is not getting recognized. I already tried to install flashtool drivers according to this post but the Sony sa0107 adb driver does not show up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40444556#post40444556
could find only Windows 8 related issues they did not work for me not Windows 7 solutions.
Can anyone help? I
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try this driver
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vhobroy1iy0vt6n/Flashtool-drivers.rar

indianx said:
Hi,
Iam running windows 7 x64 with Sony Xperia ZL.
Iam trying unlock bootloader but when start the in fastboot it is not getting recognized. I already tried to install flashtool drivers according to this post but the Sony sa0107 adb driver does not show up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40444556#post40444556
could find only Windows 8 related issues they did not work for me not Windows 7 solutions.
Can anyone help? I
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Download latest version of flashtool. During installation, scroll down and make sure you select installation of fastboot drivers. That should work. I had a nightmare of a time trying to get my phone detected in fast boot mode. This method worked for me.

anirudh412 said:
Download latest version of flashtool. During installation, scroll down and make sure you select installation of fastboot drivers. That should work. I had a nightmare of a time trying to get my phone detected in fast boot mode. This method worked for me.
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it shows sony adb interface but when i type adb devices its not getting recognized.

This thread helped me when I was having problems a couple days ago... you may have an incomplete .inf file for Xperia.
http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/57427-having-problems-connecting-to-fastboot-under-windows-7-64/

indianx said:
it shows sony adb interface but when i type adb devices its not getting recognized.
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Try this, download and install latest flashtool. Go to the installation directory, find a folder called drivers and run the exe "flashtool drivers". Scroll down and select Xperia Z AND FASTBOOT DRIVERS. Reboot PC and see if your PC detects your phone in fastboot
Also keep in mind, to have adb running, enable Android Debugging on your phone.

stygian16 said:
This thread helped me when I was having problems a couple days ago... you may have an incomplete .inf file for Xperia.
http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/57427-having-problems-connecting-to-fastboot-under-windows-7-64/
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You are amazing. I literally spent 2 days trying to figure it out!