Choose a version with “Erases User data” in the description.
Another thing, use twrp 3.3.1-2 here. First get a working phone with emma. The other tool i send a link of is very user unfriendly, i could not get a good flash, i did in the past.
I tested the steps in the wiki, they did work on my phone. I went from Pie to /e/ Oreo without problem. I did notice you have another model, mine is H3113.
The problem is that I can’t get a working phone with Emma… And I don’t have any other cable, maybe I can try to buy one tomorrow but if the cable can change anything how do I know the one I buy will be good?
Donwload the latest fastboot may help also: here
Execute the command fastboot --version before downloading so you can see the difference.
Extract the files and go into the extracted dir and type fastboot --version again to check if you use the new version. After that try to boot TWRP. fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-2-pioneer.img
In my opinion: use the original cable.
In the past, when I had problems with installation with /e/ I tried another cable (see Sony XA2 with Android 9: Warning), and all the other USB ports of the PC, but that was not the issue.
I will have to try again to install on mine, but I will be able to do it only next week … I will keep you posted
I ran into this same problem when installing on my XA2 as well but if memory serves me right It has something to do with the newer sony devices having 2 “system slot’s”. Slot a and slot b. So when going through the steps you only installed twrp on slot a. So you have to install twrp on slots a and b. And then install e on both slots. Ill get to that later. As for getting the phone to come on from where you’re at make sure the phone is completely powered off by unplugging the phone, and holding the power buttton for about ten seconds until it vibrates 3 times. Then put it in fast boot mode . then turn on Emma . and follow what was stated in previous replies. Once you get here hopefully I have gotten back to my pc so I can post the rest of the steps to finish the e install.
I am using ubuntu 18.04 as my operating systems and have already got the latest adb-fastboot. I’ve also downloaded the latest TWRP custom recovery and /e/ oreo install package.
all the needed instructions are not on the same page (example: Sony unlocking device / adb and fastboot set up / and the rest of the procedure)
I am newbie (I was totally unexperienced with roms, flashing and so on … therefore the instructions were not totally clear to me. Now, after a couple of installations, I am more at ease with the instructions).
To sum up:
a) my advice is to follow the instructions (and keep Emma as a backup - you do not need it unless something goes wrong: it will re-install the original set up of the device = a clean system, as if you did not change anything)
b) when you reach the step 8) of the paragraph " Installing /e/ from custom recovery" - DO NOT sideload with adb BUT install from a USB pendrive (XA2 has USB OTG, if only need a proper adapter). I suggest this, because I managed to successfully install twice in this way, whereas the first time I was not able to do it with adb (honestly speaking, I found that part of the instructions not totally clear, perhaps there are small diffences between the same family of devices, mine is a H4113)
c) the community has some nice and knowleadgeable fellows (if you look at my threads, you will see that there are some recurring names promptly and thoroughly answering my questions). If you have an issue, feel free to ask (personally, I can share my experience, but, due to my limited availability, I guess I will not be the fastest to reply to you)
d) take your time; if it is the first time you flash a rom (as it was for me), you need some time to read the instructions / double check them and calmly follow the steps (later on, everything will go much faster)
I am confident you will manage (if I did it, anybody can do it…)
My xa2 is arriving tomorrow. I’ll see which specific model is it and will update here how successful I was. Do you think I can install it from sd card since I do not have an OTG adapter?
Also, I have an Ubuntu laptop and do not have access to emma. Maybe I can try it via software emulation.
Then I went to the terminal and entered:
adb reboot bootloader
then did the flash as in the screenshot.
Followed the same procedure couple of time, including unlocking boot loader. However, I also checked step 6. of unlocking the bootloader but the USB debug options were not reset.
I’ve put a screen shot.
Any help would be much appreciated.
I haven’t inserted the sim card as yet - I doubt that will affect the flashing.