[Q] Will donate $40 if you help me fix my bricked US Tablet S

elwarriorpr

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It got bricked after trying to update through FLASHER 2.1 The ADB Shell on Sony AIO Tool not work. Option 6 Run Shell does nothing. Tablet gets stuck on the S.O.N.Y logo and I can enter the recovery screen, however no access through the USB to my files, already try the factory reset and still nothing. I would even consider installing the official firmware even if a lose root. I don't have the_hack_recovery.zip or any key. What can I do? I've been looking for solutions for over two days now.

I tried running the signed-nbx03_016-ota-120803071.zip and it didn't work, I'm looking everywhere for the signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip which should work for me, since my tablet was bought in the U.S. but it isn't available anywhere. I can't access the tablet through the ADB Shell, I press option 6 on the main menu and it does nothing. When I'm in the recovery mode I can see windows asking for drivers for a device named Sony, but none of the adb drivers work. If I go to the Sony logo I have it recognizes the MTP USB device and it looks ok for about 40 sec. and then it puts the yellow exclamation mark. I really need to get this tablet fix,

I'm willing to donate $40.00 through paypal to the person that helps me restore it.
 

elwarriorpr

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You have to reinstall your firmware and wipe ure tab there is a thread on here that has all firmware from every country

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Thanks for your reply, I already tried it with all the U.S. firmwares available in that threat. The one I think should work is the signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip and I can't find it anywhere.
 

stifilz

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It got bricked after trying to update through FLASHER 2.1 The ADB Shell on Sony AIO Tool not work. Option 6 Run Shell does nothing. Tablet gets stuck on the S.O.N.Y logo and I can enter the recovery screen, however no access through the USB to my files, already try the factory reset and still nothing. I would even consider installing the official firmware even if a lose root. I don't have the_hack_recovery.zip or any key. What can I do? I've been looking for solutions for over two days now.

I tried running the signed-nbx03_016-ota-120803071.zip and it didn't work, I'm looking everywhere for the signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip which should work for me, since my tablet was bought in the U.S. but it isn't available anywhere. I can't access the tablet through the ADB Shell, I press option 6 on the main menu and it does nothing. When I'm in the recovery mode I can see windows asking for drivers for a device named Sony, but none of the adb drivers work. If I go to the Sony logo I have it recognizes the MTP USB device and it looks ok for about 40 sec. and then it puts the yellow exclamation mark. I really need to get this tablet fix,

I'm willing to donate $40.00 through paypal to the person that helps me restore it.
I am uploading that file as i type. Since you have done a factory reset..... USB debugging would have reset to default (off) so even if you manage to install the drivers, USB debugging will NOT work.

I had the same (well similar) issue, it was stuck on the boot animation and although it was caused by different things I could not fix it and had to send it to Sony. Good news though, they did not noo I messed with it and repaired it free and IT SHOULD BE BACK TODAY :D :D

I feel this file is your only hope. I will reply when I have the link :D

Stifilz

Edit: Upload complete see here
 
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elwarriorpr

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I am uploading that file as i type. Since you have done a factory reset..... USB debugging would have reset to default (off) so even if you manage to install the drivers, USB debugging will NOT work.

I had the same (well similar) issue, it was stuck on the boot animation and although it was caused by different things I could not fix it and had to send it to Sony. Good news though, they did not noo I messed with it and repaired it free and IT SHOULD BE BACK TODAY :D :D

I feel this file is your only hope. I will reply when I have the link :D

Stifilz

Edit: Upload complete see here
Thanks for your reply and for uploading the firmware. Unfortunately it didn't work either, I'll have to call sony and see if they can fix it for me. :crying: +Rep for the upload
 

Topery Chiang

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Thanks for your reply and for uploading the firmware. Unfortunately it didn't work either, I'll have to call sony and see if they can fix it for me. :crying: +Rep for the upload
Just send to Sony, others have no ideas.
I also bricked it, and Sony restored it through motherboard replacing(free).

---------- Post added at 02:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:57 AM ----------

I am uploading that file as i type. Since you have done a factory reset..... USB debugging would have reset to default (off) so even if you manage to install the drivers, USB debugging will NOT work.

I had the same (well similar) issue, it was stuck on the boot animation and although it was caused by different things I could not fix it and had to send it to Sony. Good news though, they did not noo I messed with it and repaired it free and IT SHOULD BE BACK TODAY :D :D

I feel this file is your only hope. I will reply when I have the link :D

Stifilz

Edit: Upload complete see here
YES, only Sony can fix it.
I also faced the similar trouble one month ago.
And they free for me to replace the motherboard without any inquiries but my device's situations.
When they asked what I did, I said, nothing was done just suddenly can not boot, and force to restore the factory can't be solved the problem in the recovery mode. Okay! They said, just waiting less than 3 days. 3 days later, they sent a text message, and told me to pick up Tablet.
But a little guilt in my heart because I rooted my device and deleted a system file without rescue-backdoor.
 
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