[Q] Stuck in Flash Mode! - XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Please Help
While attempting to update to 2.1 through SEUS, the installation failed, telling me that my battery was too low. The phone is now stuck in flash mode, the SE logo flashes for a brief moment, then I am met by a screen with a phone and an Exclamation Point in a triangle for awhile, then the phone restarts and does it again.
I have obviously tried removing the battery and trying again. SEUS has the same result every time I attempt this. I have also installed PC Companion, and one of two things happen 1) PC Companion completely hangs my Win7 (32bit) machine, or 2) Prepares to repair the phone, and while 'preparing', an error pops up and directs me to the webpage.
Please give me some suggestions, as the phone won't even boot properly at this point. Thanks for all your help!

Update:
I've now tried deleting the contents of the SEUS update directory, to force it to redownload the update, with the same results. I have left the phone to charge.
I have tried the flash file here:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=839011&page=3
and it just scrolls looking for my phone. To be sure, I also tried on another computer with XP, and had the same result.
As a last resort I tried X10FUB (the X10 Unbricker) and it was unable to flash.
I find it hard to believe that by using SEUS as it was intended, performing a genuine update my phone is now a paperweight.
(Unrooted, branded w/ Roger's firmware)

After spending all night plugged into the wall outlet, I wanted to try again this morning.
SEUS - update installs to about 98%, then fails.
PCCompanion - Reinstalled it this morning, direct from SE homepage. While attempting to repair, on the Prepare tab I get an error: "Unable to install or start phone software update components." The weird thing is, this error happens regardless of if the phone is connected or not.
Can anyone shed some light on this matter? It'd be appreciated!

No one? Really?
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As another update, I've tried now on another PC, and PC Companion errors out at the exact spot. Clearly there's something wrong with this software.
Someone must have some ideas for me... SE's only response was to try another computer, although I think they just wanted me off the phone.

To further continue the thread of me talking to myself;
I have now tried SEUS and PCCompanion from two seperate computers with identical results. Clearly an issue with the phone itself, not a software or flashing problem.
I've spoken to my providor, Rogers, and they've agreed to send a replacement phone. Looks like I have to use my old KRZR in the meantime.

Eddie_Brock said:
To further continue the thread of me talking to myself;
I have now tried SEUS and PCCompanion from two seperate computers with identical results. Clearly an issue with the phone itself, not a software or flashing problem.
I've spoken to my providor, Rogers, and they've agreed to send a replacement phone. Looks like I have to use my old KRZR in the meantime.
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Tried with a different USB cable?
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Ok.. where can i get X10FUB (the X10 Unbricker) from i need it coz my x10 will noot boot... just stuck at the "Sony Ericsson" logo

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343

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[Q] I bricked my phone... stupidly...

Hey guys, in need of urgent help.
Last night i went and installed xrecovery onto my x10. This was to allow me getting free x10 2.2.1 which i did, and i got the hotfix's and they also where fine
But heres the problem...
Didnt know if Darkys Gingerbread 2.3.1 would work for me, but i thought it would b as simple as just reinstalling/unzip the freex10 2.2.1 via xrecovery if my phone wouldnt boot. I was wrong!!!
My phones current state is sitting at the main Sony Ericsson Logo on start up. I have tried to put the phone into safe mode. Connected to the PC and no light appears. The PC sees there is a phone connected but the SD card is not seen. i have a dongle which my SD card plugs into, but i just need help...
Question - What can i do to resolve this stupidity and get my phone working properly again?
Cheers,
Jonny
I havent installed what you have but i have that happen to me before where it just hangs on the se logo
was very frustrating
all i done was use se update service software to basically reinstall the se 2.1
version...
so if everything else failed, give that a shot. it worked for me
Sl1ver said:
all i done was use se update service software to basically reinstall the se 2.1
version...
so if everything else failed, give that a shot. it worked for me
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Sorry, i should have said that my PC sees the phone but i cant connect to the pc because i need to use the notification bar/connect USB...which i can't get to.. am i doing something wrong?
make sure you download Sony Ericson Update Service for your pc
to connect to that, you should switch your phone off, then hold in the back button while you plug the usb into ur phone...
the software shows you how to do this.
My phone didn't go past the se logo, and didnt want to connect either... but it connected to the update service which let me reinstall the original 2.1
This worked thanks a bunch!!
As per my understanding, we cannot brick the phone till the boot loader is cracked. You mess anything with the phone when flashing or when using xRecovery incorrectly, all you need to do is connect the phone in flash mode to your PC and update using Sony Ericsson Update Service or PC Companion and you will get the stock SE Rom back, and you will be ready to mess it up again

[Q] I killed my phone!

After trying the azzuzu root method for fw2.3.3, I have royaly efed my phone up.
My phone is not recognized by the computer. After being on 2.3.3 it reverted me back to 2.1. Everytime I plug it up it tries to install drivers but then it says unrecognized device. It has done this on my PC and my girlfriends PC. I have tried PC companion, and flash tool and niether one of them recognize my phone! So I'm stuck with an unrooted x10i .435. Please someone help me!
vpllover said:
After trying the azzuzu root method for fw2.3.3, I have royaly efed my phone up.
My phone is not recognized by the computer. After being on 2.3.3 it reverted me back to 2.1. Everytime I plug it up it tries to install drivers but then it says unrecognized device. It has done this on my PC and my girlfriends PC. I have tried PC companion, and flash tool and niether one of them recognize my phone! So I'm stuck with an unrooted x10i .435. Please someone help me!
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Reinstall the sony software?
Install latest SE adb driver for x10.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
OP is a murderer.
sent from my stock gb not rooted and no add ons.
I've uninstalled, pc companion, seus, anything related 2 the phone, drivers u name it! I uninstall, restart pc, reinstall, and get the same unrecognized device error! Seems like the drivers that the phone is installing is ever up
Sent from my X10i using XDA Premium App
@OP
in short u are f****d.!
try rooting it with super one click or zroot(somethinng like that).
Yo.. let me explain something.
When i rooted and downgraded the kernel it used the old ADB drivers.
When i upgraded it required the new ADB drivers.
Maybe that is your issue.
flash the generic SE firmware with flashTool. It should work...
turn off phone - take out battery - press back key - insert usb - insert battery.
That should do the trick. Then Flashtool to stock
I probably have used this method 50 times the past 2 days trying to upgrade to GB. Always flashes ok but phone wont boot. Finally gave up and stayed with 2.1 and upgraded to MIUI. So it aint dead yet, just injured LOL
2 different computers won't recognize the phone, I can't flash with flashtool! It goes into flag mode but flashtooldoesnt recognize the phone. Somebody know how to manually install drivers?
Sent from my X10i using XDA Premium App
similar issue
i have a somewhat similar problem...i used azzuzu's method to downgrade the kernel for rooting..as it was said the phone got stuck on the sony ericsson logo and i tried to connect it according to the steps..but flashtool isnt recognising my phone anymore and busybox isnt being installed..now my phone never starts up and is always stuck at the sony ericsson logo..plz someone help sorry for posting this in your thread , feeling pretty helpless right now
Upload some pictures.

Computer dies when I connect the phone

Hi.
I wanted to update my x10 mini pro to the latest firmware. It didnt work throught the updater, it said I had the latest but I didnt (i had Baseband 006 - kernel 2.0.A.0.504). So I followed this rendeiro2005 "[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies" I downloaded the nordic version, but nothing happend, tried to update it but still said there where no updates. So then I downloaded the UK version, then It found the new update, it worked halfway through the update and then the computer died.
Now either nothing happens, I mean it doesnt find the phone via usb, or the computer dies. I tried to uninstall/reinstall PC companion with revo uninstaller, didnt work. Then I tried to start the computer in safe mode and that didnt work either. And I have tried all three different ports. I tried to turn of the phone and connect it and then the computer snap shutdown. (the usb worked fine all day today before I tried to upgrade).
Thanks
Now I¨ve tried to uninstall flashtool and the drivers installer that comes whith it, also uninstalled PC companion. And used the guide "how-to-remove-old-unused-device-drivers-in-windows-7" to deleted some drivers that I suspected have something to do with the phone. At least the computer doesnt die now. But still it doesnt find the phone when I plug it in. I tried the "silent mode trick", but didnt work either.
I dont think theres something wrong with the phone. I did a backup with titanium before but I cant get to it now since the phone isnt rooted anymore after the FW update.
Do you have the Debugging mode enabled? if you have it, try disabling.
Ya tried that to. No success. Even formatted my computer. Nothing. Then I wanted to charge the phone, ordanary rechargeching, that didnt work either. So it must be something with the phone. Have no clue how to get around it. Tried hard reseting it also. Nothing. I guess is something with the new firmware upgrade. Is there any way to go back without using usb?
Is there a way to update/downgrade it wireless?
If the usb is broken, can I send it to SE and have it repaired? (The phone is secondhand without reciept)
You can send it to the SE care centre to get it repaired but you will have to pay because it is out of warranty.
regarding your pc, does usb work other than your phone? im wondering how a connection like that to the phone makes the pc go dead!
There maybe something with the pc or the phone. check with the hardware wires are connected properly and try some other usb device (pendrive etc) and check if the usb works well. then you dont need to doubt about the pc next time.
if pc works then you have to check with your phone and see if that doesnt work.
Other than that i dont know if it will be software (windows xp,7, or other s/w) matter but something on hardware. doubting the phone. so please check it out.
Thanks and good luck on your search!
Do you know how much it can cost to get it fixed?
Ive tried to reinstall windows, didnt work. Tried linux, didnt work. Ive tried other usb devices and they work. After reinstalling the phone doesnt kill the computer anymore atleast. So I guess its the phone. I wont charge when its of either.
Everything worked fine halfway through the update with pc-companion. After that the phone lost connection and never got it back since. What do you think, any chances?

[Q] LG Prada 3 Update Issue! Stuck at 7%!

hi,
I'm having a major problem updating my LG Prada 3 UK version from gingerbread to the official ICS update. I've not rooted or done any mods. I'm using the official lg update tool with the drivers installed but the update keeps getting stuck at 7%. I pass all the checks the update tool seems to perform before updating but once the update starts always at 7% it gets stuck. It gives me an error message something like this: "There was a communication problem between the cell phone and the PC", with the option to restart. It tells me to unplug USB and take battery out then turn phone on and restart. I do this but nothing works and again stuck at 7%.
I even phoned LG who said it must be a glitch and to keep trying. That's nonsense I've definitely got some kind of issue here. Oh and I've tried the usual: factory reset, reinstalling the USB drivers and LG update tool. Absolutely nothing works.
One more thing, even using the LG PC Suite to update gives me an error message. So I know this isn't to do with the LG Update tool. I have a Win7 installed.
Please can someone help me with this! many thanks
It's possible there's a bad block in the internal memory. You may be able to check for it through a shell.
If it's under warranty, I would try to send it back.
You could also try flashing with the KDZ tool, but if it gets stuck, you might brick the phone.
To work out what the problem is you need to rule out every variable. First try out a different wire/cable. If it doesn't work then try a different computer. If its still not working then there's a good chance it's a problem with your phone.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
NIMBAH said:
To work out what the problem is you need to rule out every variable. First try out a different wire/cable. If it doesn't work then try a different computer. If its still not working then there's a good chance it's a problem with your phone.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
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I tried a different USB cable, and also a different pc but still the same problem. I was thinking of trying to turn off the download mode thing but not sure how that works. I did hold up volume up and power then inserted battery but all that gave me was a SW Update screen.

Help! Soft or hard bricked, tryied everything

Hi everyone, i hope to find a solution writing there, since i'm kinda desperate about my situation.
So, i got this telephone, a s2 I9100g, but only the day after i noticed the browser was in chinese. Looked up a bit better inside and i found it is a chinese version of the telephone (original one, but made for chinese market).
So i tryed to pull in an original rom, but it failed; i found a guide to how to fix this problem, and become able to flash the italian rom on it.
Basically, i followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1702479%22 I did all the steps using the CHN version of the bootloader and.. i know, i was so stupid there, but since it got stuck at NAND writing (i did not see the progress bar after 15 minutes), i simply unplugged the cable.
Well, after that the phone didn't enter reset/download mode, but it started showing the yellow phone---!---pc screen, with wrote above "software update fail", and something else in chinese.
There is what i tryed to do:
-Flash another rom (tryed 2) with different versions of odin, 1.3,1.6 and 3.07.
odin does recognize the telephone with the drivers installed, but if i start it, it gets stuck at setup connecting phase and failing after. Same with all versions.
-use OneClickUnbrick, i tryed to start it normally and from CMD.
with the drivers which odin and windows use to recognize the telephone (last ones available on samsung website), it says "usb drivers are not properly installed attempting to install drivers". So, it starts Zadig. I follow the steps there, and the installation completes succesfully. But at this point, when i plug in the telephone windows recognizes it but fails installing the device with drivers, and odin doesn't recognize it at all, while oneclick keeps showing the "usb drivers are not properly installed" window, time after time even if i keep reinstalling with success the drivers using Zadig.
-delete everything and install Kies.
none of the programs above does see the telephone now, neither windows.
Tryed to follow the steps i did before after having it installed, nothing changed.
Every of this tryes, i did the following "changes":
-removing and inserting the battery
-changing usb port
-changing cable
-changing computer
-trying to enter reset/download mode by holding vol up/down+mid button+power
Would be enough to make odin go over the setup connecting phase, or kies to recognize it, or OneClick to stop showing the window about drivers.
I read that seems i'm in a hard brick case, but since the phone is seen by odin and windows and the battery does recharge, i got still a bit of hope.
Thanks
Click the link in my signature, there's more troubleshooting steps to try. You've done a few but not all of them.
I would usually say that pulling out the cable leaves you with no hope, but you seem to have gotten a little lucky. Don't hold your breath though.
Sent from a galaxy far, far away
Hopper8 said:
Click the link in my signature, there's more troubleshooting steps to try. You've done a few but not all of them.
I would usually say that pulling out the cable leaves you with no hope, but you seem to have gotten a little lucky. Don't hold your breath though.
Sent from a galaxy far, far away
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Tryed all the steps.
Nothing changed.
You can either keep trying or take to a service centre & pay to have it fixed *shrugs*

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