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I have the same problem with my Xperia P, i cannot enter to flashmode on windows 8.1
At the moment, PC Companion and Update Service does not support software update/repair of Sony Xperia P, Sony Xperia J or Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman in Windows 8.1.
i update my windows from 8.0 to 8.1 and after that sony pc comapnion is not working for updating or for the repair of my xperia ion lt28h..wht to do plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help me out xperia care...plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
When SONY Support stop answer with part of qeestion ?
(like this "why i cannot ....? Yes - you cannot....)
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Many people have upgraded to windows 8.1 and cannot use update service.
And it's not SEUS problem.
We need answer - when it will be fixed ?
Reboot windows in special mode, without checking driver signature.
Install driver
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PROFIT!
Disconnect from the usb..
In ur xperia under settings>Xperia Connectivity>USB Connectivity
Change media transfer mode to MASS STORAGE MODE..
Now u can connect ur xperia to windows 8.1 pc..
It wil connect and u cn perform all the functions in pc companion like updating ur phone software,etc