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PC freeze at SEMC Flash device found , during upgrade of android

thetra — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:14:07 GMT

I am trying to upgrade my Neo V to ICS android (4.0.2.a.0.62). While having the PCC on to latest version, and connect the mobile , software will identify it with no issues.

I have been connecting both with MTP and MSC modes.

The update starts, downloads from internet and prepares the laptop with no issue. When the sequence gives commnad to mobile to shutdown and start for the update then, I can hear the sound of reconnection, the led is green, on pc it find a new hardware (SEMC flash) and then freezes.

I have tried with USB debug active and not with no difference.

I have tried with Unknow sources(under application) active and not with no difference.

I tried the same in windows safe mode with the same result.

I tried the Update service also and anytime I connect (press and hold menu or back key and then plug) freezes always.

I removed any antivirus on mobile with no result.

On pc when connected I can see on the device manager that the usb drivers are Microsoft ones. I have downloaded the Android SDK tools (including usb drivers) but as long as the process stucks on the Found new hardware, I cannot proceed further.

I am running on WinXP Pro.

Any suggestions?

Re: PC freeze at SEMC Flash device found , during upgrade of android

FrontierGate — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:52:11 GMT

Your PC was frozen because there was a conflict with unknown USB device-->your phone.

(driver problem, not installed properly or something)

Download and install the drivers for your phone here:

http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/sony-ericsson-xperia-pro-xperia-ray-xperia-ray/

You only need to use MTP mode.

You don't need USB debug active.

Unknown sources is for sideloading apk file. (like you download an app's apk file not from Google playstore but want to install it to your phone)

Re: PC freeze at SEMC Flash device found , during upgrade of android

asmaravenus — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:00:12 GMT

I have the same problem when I was tring on my Xperia Mini Pro

Re: PC freeze at SEMC Flash device found , during upgrade of android

thetra — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:54:29 GMT

I will need your help on how to substitute current drivers and/or install those new.

When currently I am plugging the phone (phone not switched off), it will not detect any new further device.

In device manager, I can find the following items in relation to phone:

MT11i

Sony Ericsson sa102

USB composite device

on mobile the message for installing the PCC on laptop will pop up, and after saying yes the Sony Ericsson sa102 will dissapear and instead the following will be added.

USB mass storage device.

I tried to update all the above drivers by targeting to the extracted folder I created with the suggested drivers, but only the MT11i would find a similar driver.

Do you know which driver it should be updated or uninstalled, deleted so that the update is done correctly?

It seems that in my laptop the S1 boot driver exists, and created the freezing effect. Can I find and delete so that next time it asks for the installation?

Re: PC freeze at SEMC Flash device found , during upgrade of android

Johan — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 06:46:59 GMT

Try to uninstall all the Sony related drivers in your device manager and reboot and reconnect your phone. If still hangs or freezes I think that you will have to check what other possible conflicting programs/drivers that you have installed on the PC or try on another PC.

Re: PC freeze at SEMC Flash device found , during upgrade of android

rh_pantho2 — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:18:15 GMT

Absoulately same thing is happening with my pc also.I am using Xperia P.Cant update to ics bcoz of it .Everyone is saying to use different computer but what is wrong with mine?No one is telling me how to fix it.This problem is not just ours many people are having it.Just search in google using "Semc flash device".Any proper solution guys?

Re: PC freeze at SEMC Flash device found , during upgrade of android

neo_V — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:21:27 GMT

hey thetra....did u find any solutionto this as i am also facing the same problem and no1 cud help me out...i feel thrs smtg screwd up with the flashboot mode...

Re: PC freeze at SEMC Flash device found , during upgrade of android

thetra — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:35:17 GMT

NOPE..NOTHING YET. the problem at the moment has been still the same. I am trying to find how to elimitane the already existing drivers as mentioned. The simple uninstall through windows/device manager does not help.

I rather doubt it might work, and I am afraid to damage the mobile in case it freeze during any fastboot at the end of the day

Re: PC freeze at SEMC Flash device found , during upgrade of android

Johan — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:23:32 GMT

Were you able to replicate the same issue using another PC as well?

Re: PC freeze at SEMC Flash device found , during upgrade of android

bartekhtc85 — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:09:04 GMT

Hi guys I know how to fix your problem. I've been fighting with the same problem as you have so do as I wrote and don't skip anything, should work 100%

Here is solution :

1. Turn on your phone

2. Install flashtool and then go to \flashtool\drivers .... and instal flashtool-drivers.exe

when installing flashtool drivers from above directory select your phone model or model family and from the bottom of list tick fastboot drivers and flashmode drivers.

3. When installation will be complete connect your phone > see point 1

4. Wait until windows finish install device and drivers, unplug your phone and switch off

5. Reboot windows and go to safe mode ( F8 if you're using XP )

6. On safe mode connect your phone with pressed back button ( same as you flash firmware via flashtool) wait until windows install all drivers , unplug phone and connect it again but this time keep pressed menu button ( fastboot mode) wait for drivers installation and reboot your windows.

It will help I hope I suggest to uninstall antivirus and firewall.

Re: PC freeze at SEMC Flash device found , during upgrade of android

MachoMan — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 10:12:41 GMT

bartekhtc85 wrote:

Hi guys I know how to fix your problem. I've been fighting with the same problem as you have so do as I wrote and don't skip anything, should work 100%

Here is solution :

1. Turn on your phone

2. Install flashtool and then go to \flashtool\drivers .... and instal flashtool-drivers.exe

when installing flashtool drivers from above directory select your phone model or model family and from the bottom of list tick fastboot drivers and flashmode drivers.

3. When installation will be complete connect your phone > see point 1

4. Wait until windows finish install device and drivers, unplug your phone and switch off

5. Reboot windows and go to safe mode ( F8 if you're using XP )

It will help I hope I suggest to uninstall antivirus and firewall.

Hi Man, i'm really greatful for your post, it did HELP me out BIG TIME. I had struggled with this issue more than 14 hours! Actually was almost giving up, assuming i had tried out everything possible to no succsess. Thank God i stumbled upon this post and kaboooom! magic happened. If the instructions laid down are followed correctly it will surely work out for many guyz with similar problem. Glad to have my Gingerbread back!!!! The ICS wasnt my taste at all. NB: I actually singned up just to share my gratitudes and celebrate people like you who have such a big heart to share!! THANK YOU bartekhtc85:smileyhappy:

Re: PC freeze at SEMC Flash device found , during upgrade of android

Gwennie_o — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 13:48:09 GMT

Hi! I had the same problem with my Xperia P upgrade. It was resolved by installation of semc device drivers. I rebooted PC in safe mode (press F8 while restarting before windows emblem appears). Then connected my switched off cell with sound down tab pressed (just in the same way as instructed by PC companion on the last step of update process). PC identifies new device -Semc-installs it and informs that device is ready to use. Reboot in regular mode and use PCcompanion to update your cell's OS. It worked for me. Though I spent long hours finding out what was wrong. Good luck!