I've made a mistake when i locked bootloader while I had inside the phone the repack stock rom that requirs the unlocked bootloader. Now phone doesn't turn on and pc companion doesn't work because when I tray to repair firmware it says that it isn't ready for the installation, try later. I try to unlock again the bootloader with flash tool but the program stops at the words "please attach a turned off phone now". What can I do?
Nolimits87 said:
I've made a mistake when i locked bootloader while I had inside the phone the repack stock rom that requirs the unlocked bootloader. Now phone doesn't turn on and pc companion doesn't work because when I tray to repair firmware it says that it isn't ready for the installation, try later. I try to unlock again the bootloader with flash tool but the program stops at the words "please attach a turned off phone now". What can I do?
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Try to search first mate. Or read my tutorial down below, some brick repairing link inside.
And what method do you use? The official one?
Sent from my ST18i using XDA App
i used the method for don't lost DRM
Nolimits87 said:
i used the method for don't lost DRM
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can you see still see the sony ericsson logo? or total 0 display?
when i push the power button the led on the home button turn on for a second then turn off. 0 display
ok problem solved =) i unlocked after 5/6 times the bootloader again with flashtool and the phone turned on. Pc companion doesn't work for repair software. I tryed to install stock rom this afternoon but doesn't work and now it's the same. Someone else has this problem?
sorry for my english
Nolimits87 said:
ok problem solved =) i unlocked after 5/6 times the bootloader again with flashtool and the phone turned on. Pc companion doesn't work for repair software. I tryed to install stock rom this afternoon but doesn't work and now it's the same. Someone else has this problem?
sorry for my english
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The point is, you shouldn't relock if you use test point method. If you relock with some other flashable kernel or some sort, than obviously you made a mistake. Try to flash the ftf from any of the ftf of stock rom available here (sorry i'll post a link after I get into my computer). You can search for it down in this forum.
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Post in help thread
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
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So this is my friends phone, he received a notification that there was a newer android version available and if he wanted to update. I had advised him not to update this this way (OTA?), but he couldn't resist.
It had stock 2.3.3, and it was unlocked following Alejandrissimo's method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254416)
Now it does not boot up, nothing happens if you press the on/off button
What do you advise me to do?
If possible I would like to put S.E.Tweaked rom v 0.7 and Inteks kernel v15 inside
So far I found this, should I follow first or second guide? Any other ideas?
1 Fota unbrick
by testadeferro
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707
http://www.techofweb.com/technology/recovering-bricked-xperia-flashtool.html
Here is something to repair your bootloader after a FOTA update and phone iIn the package you have flash tool and the files you need.
Just unzip to a folder and then use flash tools.
The needed files are in the right folders.
After this you should have your phone fully back for a fresh rom install.
Use wotanserver to flash a full custom rom of your choice.
http://www.mediafire.com/?h2dwrz18mujx765
There´s not much to explain, this .sin and ftf files repair the damage bootloader and the trim area.
If you ´re unable to start phone after a fota update with unlocked bootloader.
Just plug the phone and connect it pressing back button in your xperia neo and press flash on the flashtool. And voila you have you phone live again.
2 [How-to] Repair Damaged Bootloader + Trim Area [Red Led][Unknown Device]
by Alejandrissimo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254409
Sometimes we can brick our devices by a bad unlock, flashing process, or simply bad luck.
The phone doesn't turn on and there is a Red Led Of Death when pressing power button. Even with a GREEN led when we plug the phone with back key pressed the computer detect the phone as "unknown device" so there is no chance to get fixed by Flashtool or SEUS/PC Companion.
Well this problem normally means that the bootloader is broken or damaged. So, in order to fix it we need to write a new SEMCboot and after this we were able to flash a full and fresh firmware with flashtool and unbrick our Xperia.
This process like unlocking process requires SETool dongle/box and a paperclip to make a testpoint to put the phone in flash mode and be able to write the SEMCBoot.
I can help to anyone with a bricked Xperia Arc/Play/Neo/Pro just make send me a PM.
Ok Alejandrissimo pm'd me this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
Thanx mate!
[Tutorial] Fix FOTA bricked (unlocked bootloader) Phones
This will fix your unlocked Phones which got bricked through OTA update and are dead now!
Please download this package:
http://www.multiupload.com/Q103V01CV1
Let it extract to a destination of your choice.
After that run Flashtool.exe.
Now hit the button FLASH and select the package which is included.
Follow the steps and connect your phone in flashmode. This is the same mode Pc Companion and SEUS uses to flash your phone to newer firmare (Indicated by green LED), if you got BLUE LED you are in the wrong mode!
Flashtool will now detect your phone and start the repair.
After all is done your phone should be up and running again.
ADVICE:
PLEASE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY OTA'S ! If you receive a OTA message just decline, if you accept it you will end with a brick AGAIN! So please do NOT accept them until SonyEricsson provides a OTA solution for unlocked Bootloaders!
Best Regards
Team FreeXperia
Last edited by FXP; 16th June 2011 at 08:23 PM.
i use the tool (only the loader.sin) and it's great but i have a question.
now the version is 2.3.2 and i want 2.3.4 how can i resolve this one ?
Update it.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium
Thanks, it helped me to unbrick my Neo! Now I have CyanogenMOD installed, it works great!
electrash said:
Update it.
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With Pc Companion i brick the phone again so i use wotan
Now it's back and beautiful
My xperia neo bricked because of OTA.. and revive using this guide,
thank you very much
please help.. i rooted my phone. and for a moment it was working fine. and sudddenly it has problems with start up it goes on a loop.. need i flash it? how?
thx, saved me
Please reupload
Hi, I have the same problem. Can anybody upload this package? Please.
EDIT: (SOLVED) Sorry, I found another working link in first post.
You are a savior!!!
devrruti said:
So this is my friends phone, he received a notification that there was a newer android version available and if he wanted to update. I had advised him not to update this this way (OTA?), but he couldn't resist.
It had stock 2.3.3, and it was unlocked following Alejandrissimo's method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254416)
Now it does not boot up, nothing happens if you press the on/off button
What do you advise me to do?
If possible I would like to put S.E.Tweaked rom v 0.7 and Inteks kernel v15 inside
So far I found this, should I follow first or second guide? Any other ideas?
1 Fota unbrick
by testadeferro
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707
http://www.techofweb.com/technology/recovering-bricked-xperia-flashtool.html
Here is something to repair your bootloader after a FOTA update and phone iIn the package you have flash tool and the files you need.
Just unzip to a folder and then use flash tools.
The needed files are in the right folders.
After this you should have your phone fully back for a fresh rom install.
Use wotanserver to flash a full custom rom of your choice.
http://www.mediafire.com/?h2dwrz18mujx765
There´s not much to explain, this .sin and ftf files repair the damage bootloader and the trim area.
If you ´re unable to start phone after a fota update with unlocked bootloader.
Just plug the phone and connect it pressing back button in your xperia neo and press flash on the flashtool. And voila you have you phone live again.
2 [How-to] Repair Damaged Bootloader + Trim Area [Red Led][Unknown Device]
by Alejandrissimo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254409
Sometimes we can brick our devices by a bad unlock, flashing process, or simply bad luck.
The phone doesn't turn on and there is a Red Led Of Death when pressing power button. Even with a GREEN led when we plug the phone with back key pressed the computer detect the phone as "unknown device" so there is no chance to get fixed by Flashtool or SEUS/PC Companion.
Well this problem normally means that the bootloader is broken or damaged. So, in order to fix it we need to write a new SEMCboot and after this we were able to flash a full and fresh firmware with flashtool and unbrick our Xperia.
This process like unlocking process requires SETool dongle/box and a paperclip to make a testpoint to put the phone in flash mode and be able to write the SEMCBoot.
I can help to anyone with a bricked Xperia Arc/Play/Neo/Pro just make send me a PM.
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I spent three days without my Xperia Neo, I thought there was no solution.
The green LED blinked, did not carry the wall charger, neither FlashTool, CWM worked ...
All this after OTA update from .42 (never more)
You saved my phone!
Thank you!
Bricked my xperia neo
Hi friend,
Can u pls send me another link to download following flash tool? The link given in the post does not download the tool so pls give me another link. I have bricked my phone while flashing it with a custom rom and now phone got stuck on Sony logo. When I connect it to the PC while pressing the back button, the green light turns on and the PC does not recognize the phone. Pls send me the link or suggest any other method of fixing it. Would be highly thankful to you for this help.
devrruti said:
Ok Alejandrissimo pm'd me this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
Thanx mate!
[Tutorial] Fix FOTA bricked (unlocked bootloader) Phones
This will fix your unlocked Phones which got bricked through OTA update and are dead now!
Please download this package:
http://www.multiupload.com/Q103V01CV1
Let it extract to a destination of your choice.
After that run Flashtool.exe.
Now hit the button FLASH and select the package which is included.
Follow the steps and connect your phone in flashmode. This is the same mode Pc Companion and SEUS uses to flash your phone to newer firmare (Indicated by green LED), if you got BLUE LED you are in the wrong mode!
Flashtool will now detect your phone and start the repair.
After all is done your phone should be up and running again.
ADVICE:
PLEASE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY OTA'S ! If you receive a OTA message just decline, if you accept it you will end with a brick AGAIN! So please do NOT accept them until SonyEricsson provides a OTA solution for unlocked Bootloaders!
Best Regards
Team FreeXperia
Last edited by FXP; 16th June 2011 at 08:23 PM.
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usmansaeed said:
Hi friend,
Can u pls send me another link to download following flash tool? The link given in the post does not download the tool so pls give me another link. I have bricked my phone while flashing it with a custom rom and now phone got stuck on Sony logo. When I connect it to the PC while pressing the back button, the green light turns on and the PC does not recognize the phone. Pls send me the link or suggest any other method of fixing it. Would be highly thankful to you for this help.
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What rom were you trying to install? And did you install drivers for flashtool?
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
thanks
Attitude.SSJ said:
What rom were you trying to install? And did you install drivers for flashtool?
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks my friend for the interest. I was trying to install Jelly Dream rom. But I have fixed my phone. Actually the problem was with Windows 8, I tried the flash tool with Windows 7 & it did work & my phone is fully functional now. Thanks again for ur interest.
Can u pls tell me what is the most suitable & fast rom for this phone? I also want to integrate sd card to internal memory and use a portion of sd card as ram, is this possible?
usmansaeed said:
Thanks my friend for the interest. I was trying to install Jelly Dream rom. But I have fixed my phone. Actually the problem was with Windows 8, I tried the flash tool with Windows 7 & it did work & my phone is fully functional now. Thanks again for ur interest.
Can u pls tell me what is the most suitable & fast rom for this phone? I also want to integrate sd card to internal memory and use a portion of sd card as ram, is this possible?
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Every rom is suitable and fast depending on user as to what he s happy with.. There can be no suggestions on this.
Integrate sd card to internal memory yes it is possible. Partition ur sd card to ur desired size in ext2/3/4 or fat32 format and use cronmods script. Google it. You'll find easily.
Integrate portion of sd card to ram yes thats possible too. Its known as swap partition. Use ram expander app from playstore. Keep in mind virtual ram is 10x slower than actual ram. Google it for more info.
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
I was trying to root the phone before unlocking bootloader... yes i know bootloader should be unlocked first (Thats how i did my nexus s). So heres the problem, when i used flashtool (from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196808) to root the phone and i finished the kernel downgrade, and since it said to unplug the phone than, power on the device, and once you feel a vibration, immediately plug in the cable, i did and its just not doing anything now, the root button isnt popping up. Than i accidently closed flashtool and now the phone is stuck on the sony ericsson boot screen.
I was planning to do this: Unlock Bootloader -> Root Phone -> Flash desired rom/kernel
I dont need anything in my phone so i dont care if everything in there is lost. So if anyone knows what to do at this point please try and help me. Thanks in advance
Download sony pc companion and click repair option. And follow instructions it will reflash yo ur phone with stock android.
Sent from my MB526 using xda app-developers app
turffe said:
Download sony pc companion and click repair option. And follow instructions it will reflash yo ur phone with stock android.
Sent from my MB526 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks though but i solved it, Just had to go back into flash mode and run flashtools again.
Hi, I have a orange network locked xperia ray st18i locked bootloader. I downloaded pc companion and did a software update and all went well. The phone booted up fine after the update until I shut it down and since then I have been unable to get passed the SE screen. It just hangs there. I am able to enter flash mode by pressing the down button and plugging the usb in. Tried phone repair option and still no jog.
Today I tried to unlock the bootloader using the pin touching menthod but that didnt work either. Said something like fatal error....
I need to unlock the bootloader to try a alternative rom to see if that works or revert back to the stock orange rom it came with but im cannot find this anywhere. I am a learner so any advice would be helpful. CAn anyone suggest a rom for the ray that can be installed using flash method WITHOUT unlocked bootloader? I am a **** for doing the uprgrade via sony website but I didnt think this would happen. should have left it as it was.
Thanks for reading.
Take your battery out and try reflashing again using SEUS.
Thread moved to Xperia Ray Q&A.
Yes I have tried that many times already and it finishes the update correctly but still hangs on the SE logo when turned on. I tried again just to see if anything has changed. When I connected the phone whilst pressing the down vol button it recognised it and said your phone already has the latest software but I re installed anyway. No change in result though.
Sony have asked to send the phone to repair and they will reply with a quote for fixing it. Has anyone used this service before and how much can i expect to pay for a software install? Repair office is in Ashford, kent.
thanks
Read my guide and try flashing a stock ftf file, if that fails theres a few other things you could try.
XperienceD said:
Read my guide and try flashing a stock ftf file, if that fails theres a few other things you could try.
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Thanks for the reply. Do you know where I can download the stock orange tft file?
rollymac said:
Thanks for the reply. Do you know where I can download the stock orange tft file?
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There is a method to build the stock ftf from the downloaded sony update service files, do this to build the ftf
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
mihahn said:
There is a method to build the stock ftf from the downloaded sony update service files, do this to build the ftf
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
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All this techincal talk is affecting my sex life so Id rather stay a noob and focus on the boob!
SO CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN DOWNLOAD THE STOCK FTF FOR MY XPERIA RAY WHICH IS NETWORK LOCKED TO ORANGE AND HAS A LOCKED BOOTLOADER (CANNOT UNLOCK, TRIED TEST POINT METHOD).
I'll click the bloody thankyou button a million times if you can. thankyou!
rollymac said:
All this techincal talk is affecting my sex life so Id rather stay a noob and focus on the boob!
SO CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN DOWNLOAD THE STOCK FTF FOR MY XPERIA RAY WHICH IS NETWORK LOCKED TO ORANGE AND HAS A LOCKED BOOTLOADER (CANNOT UNLOCK, TRIED TEST POINT METHOD).
I'll click the bloody thankyou button a million times if you can. thankyou!
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It's not as hard as you may think
Use this to create the ftf, it's step by step. If you can't/don't want to do it I can't help you because I have no orange firmware
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
mihahn said:
It's not as hard as you may think
Use this to create the ftf, it's step by step. If you can't/don't want to do it I can't help you because I have no orange firmware
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
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thanks for the reply. When I did my upgrade it went through fine so I am assuming I alraedy have the new firmware on my phone. The problem is making it work. Why does my phone just stop and hang on the SE logo? are you telling me my original orange firmware is still in my mobile?
rollymac said:
so can anyone tell me where i can download the stock ftf for my xperia ray which is network locked to orange and has a locked bootloader (cannot unlock, tried test point method).
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rollymac said:
Why does my phone just stop and hang on the SE logo?
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HAD YOU READ THE FIRST PART OF MY GUIDE YOU WOULD ALREADY KNOW. Had you even read the stickys in the General section you would have found one.
Right so I created the .ftf file from the three update files. Ive downloaded x10 flash tool. I connect the phone and flashtools registers that a phone is connected then start the flash but soon after the phone just gets disconnected.
any idea's?
rollymac said:
Right so I created the .ftf file from the three update files. Ive downloaded x10 flash tool. I connect the phone and flashtools registers that a phone is connected then start the flash but soon after the phone just gets disconnected.
any idea's?
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Download the latest flashtool (I guess it's 0.9.x) and install it. Go to the drivers folder and install all the drivers for all the phones and modes. Now you launch flashtool, but don't connect the phone! Click on the flash -> flashmode -> select the ftf and don't exclude anything (you have the ability on the right site).
Now click OK and the screen to connect the phone in flashmode appears. Shut down the phone, wait 20 seconds, hold volume down and while holding volume down connect the phone to PC.
Wait until the flashing process has finished and hope it'll start!
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
Thanks for guiding me and yes it finally flashed BUT the phone still hangs on the SE logo when booted up. I read somewhere on here another member had the same issue and it turned out to be the bandwidth???
What should I try now?
Hi guys, i don't know how to solve a problem with my Sola. I read the recover soft-brick guide for xperia models but i can't solve it. I think i bricked.
When i try to turn on it's on Sony screen and there's nothing to do. I can use on flash mode and flash the kernel but the result is the same when i turn on. The led works like green in flash mode, or red when i finish the flash and the device is still connected. I have a locked bootloader, and all this happened when i wanted to restore a backup, i probably made a mistake: do a full wipe after that. I think that's is still in warranty, isnt' it? What can i do? There are some tips on the tutorial but i'm afraid to kill the battery or make other mistakes. Please help me guys.
And sorry for my bad english =(
brimbi said:
Hi guys, i don't know how to solve a problem with my Sola. I read the recover soft-brick guide for xperia models but i can't solve it. I think i bricked.
When i try to turn on it's on Sony screen and there's nothing to do. I can use on flash mode and flash the kernel but the result is the same when i turn on. The led works like green in flash mode, or red when i finish the flash and the device is still connected. I have a locked bootloader, and all this happened when i wanted to restore a backup, i probably made a mistake: do a full wipe after that. I think that's is still in warranty, isnt' it? What can i do? There are some tips on the tutorial but i'm afraid to kill the battery or make other mistakes. Please help me guys.
And sorry for my bad english =(
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Have you tried to flash a stock firmware with flashtool?
elia222 said:
Have you tried to flash a stock firmware with flashtool?
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Yes and flash is ok but when i turn on it's still on sony screen...i waited about 5 minutes. I tried with 6.1.1.B.1.54 and with 6.1.1.B.1.1.0 with same result. I know i have to wait after flash a stock firmware but i see it's too much time. Maybe because when i want to switch off i have to use hard reset (i mean with all 3 button). I don't know..thanks to reply in any case
brimbi said:
Yes and flash is ok but when i turn on it's still on sony screen...i waited about 5 minutes. I tried with 6.1.1.B.1.54 and with 6.1.1.B.1.1.0 with same result. I know i have to wait after flash a stock firmware but i see it's too much time. Maybe because when i want to switch off i have to use hard reset (i mean with all 3 button). I don't know..thanks to reply in any case
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In any case, if you don't solve the issue by yourself, your phone is still in warranty (just don't say to the reparation service that you played with flashtool )
elia222 said:
In any case, if you don't solve the issue by yourself, your phone is still in warranty (just don't say to the reparation service that you played with flashtool )
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Yep i hope. What can i do now? When i charge it turn on by itself and always on sony logo (but led is off)
Also when i flash and it's still on usb port the led is red but the device is off, i'm looking for a solution on RECOVER SOFT-brick thread but i don't know in which part am i.
brimbi said:
Yep i hope. What can i do now? When i charge it turn on by itself and always on sony logo (but led is off)
Also when i flash and it's still on usb port the led is red but the device is off, i'm looking for a solution on RECOVER SOFT-brick thread but i don't know in which part am i.
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You tried with the Sony PC Companion/Update Service? It uses flashmode.. When I bricked my U i had relocked my bootloader and flashed via PC Companion... Worked for me :fingers-crossed:
Press thanks if I helped:good:
Try to start from the beginning, and follow the instructions carefully.
dotafan said:
You tried with the Sony PC Companion/Update Service? It uses flashmode.. When I bricked my U i had relocked my bootloader and flashed via PC Companion... Worked for me :fingers-crossed:
Press thanks if I helped:good:
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But i have a locked bootloader, will i invalidate warranty? i'm going to try with pc companion =)
No it won't!!
If you were on a custom rom flash kernel/ftf via flashtool nd then use PC Companion:thumbup:
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
It works!!!!!!!!
dotafan said:
No it won't!!
If you were on a custom rom flash kernel/ftf via flashtool nd then use PC Companion:thumbup:
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
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It works! My sola works now! Thank you guys! Thank you very much!
brimbi said:
It works! My sola works now! Thank you guys! Thank you very much!
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Glad I could help :good:
so yesterday i was on Facebook with mu xperia st25 and it just crashed and after that I tried to switch it on and Sony logo appears then Xperia logo appears than screen flashes white for like a second and it starts to show the same ritual and it won't stop before I take the battery out. so please help me, I have almost lost hope, I don't know what to do next so please help me out and I have tried holding the power button and volume down/up and the same thing happens. And I will already say thank you
boot loader unlocked yet?if not download Sony service center (Google it)...follow the instruction in the SUS.but if your bootloader already unlocked,use flashtool download flashtool(Google it) then search for "xperia u b.1.100.ftf" download it(the file should be .ftf after that run flashtool flash it done .....if u don't know how to use flashtool Google will be or friend.remember charge your phone until it max.Don't panic You can repair your phone
Sent from my Xperia U using xda app-developers app
dara007_168 said:
boot loader unlocked yet?if not download Sony service center (Google it)...follow the instruction in the SUS.but if your bootloader already unlocked,use flashtool download flashtool(Google it) then search for "xperia u b.1.100.ftf" download it(the file should be .ftf after that run flashtool flash it done .....if u don't know how to use flashtool Google will be or friend.remember charge your phone until it max.Don't panic You can repair your phone
Sent from my Xperia U using xda app-developers app
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I don't think we need to unlock our bootloader to flash stock rom....
Sent from my Saurav using xda app-developers app
SRV Rockable said:
I don't think we need to unlock our bootloader to flash stock rom....
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No we don't, he was just asking and provide the option for locked and unlocked bootloader.
It is still repairable! Don't worry. Just install the ROM.
I just wanted to say thank you all so much, I had almost lost hope but i got it fixed, I downloaded Sony pc companion and then did the repair thingy and at first my phone disconnected from the computer but on the third attempt it worked, so thank you again and also I did not lose any of my pictures or music, just contacts.
Kerli_h said:
I just wanted to say thank you all so much, I had almost lost hope but i got it fixed, I downloaded Sony pc companion and then did the repair thingy and at first my phone disconnected from the computer but on the third attempt it worked, so thank you again and also I did not lose any of my pictures or music, just contacts.
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well dont say thx press thx
Sent from my Xperia U using xda app-developers app