[Tutorial] Fix FOTA bricked (unlocked bootloader) Phones - Xperia Play Android Development

Hi,
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 [Corrected Package; thanks blagus for finding the problem]
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, if not please reflash with original firmware and WIPE userdata!
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

does it fix the radio ?

I think it does

I'll test it tonight

Flashtool seems to have a problem, Androxyde will look this evening into the problem.
Regards

hi
thank you
fastboot working again ?

Flashing Error -----> Aborted
Unplugged the USB started the play with same result (No Radio)

baaa3 said:
Flashing Error -----> Aborted
Unplugged the USB started the play with same result (No Radio)
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If you got Flashing Error -----> Aborted your phone won't be flashed ... so radio will not be modified ...

Did you guys not read what binary said? Flashtool has a problem flashing this package, it is prob to do with the modified trim area, the flashtool dev will look at it tonight
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This should be correct preset.ta:
Code:
// [Brick fix]
02
000008FD 0002 00 00
Try with this one: http://www.mediafire.com/file/838ar7vbur358l4/Play_v1.01_TA brick fix UPDATE.ftf
After flashing, reflash phone fully with generic FW, make sure you select wipe userdata.

still no network for me
my phone is simfree
if you need, I can test for you ;-)

Updated first post!
Regards
Bin4ry

fastboot ???
hi i have xplay fix with flashtool and fatgsm, now my bootloader is relocked and fastboot not work
first post can repair my phone ?
ty

I'm not sure, you have to try.
Regards

not sure if it was supposed to fix my broken radio?
but i can say if it was supposed to it didnt work for me
thnx devs tho

well,its supposed to unbrick.but it only unbricks yout phonr full if you havent used another patch!
the other patch corrupts the simlock,i can not fix this sorry. so i advice NOT use the patch from other thread!
Regards
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Hmm, I got an idea... Vodafone phones with fastboot capability are sim-locked, and after bl unlock they're sim-unlocked too. What if we manage to enable fastboot, then re-run oem unlock to try to rebuild simlock?

1 - Flashed with the Fix
2 - Flashed with Generic UK
3 - Turned on the play and still no radio
I am getting no signal and insert sim card msg
Good Luck Guys ;/ and thanks for your effort on making this work.

Thanks guys, I know you wrote a wonderful tool to save our phone, but it still no signal and simcard not found. my arc became a "iTouch" now. only the music and wif internet.
Thanks once again

It's stated in first post, the Fix cannot only Fix your phone if you are in DEAD STATE.
If you already tryied the other trick it's too late sorry!
Now you have to use a payserver to remove simlock, there is no other way.
Regards

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[How-to] Repair Damaged Bootloader + Trim Area [Red Led][Unknown Device]

Hello again
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.
Like unlocking process you will need this 3 programs:
SETool software for unlocking
USB Over network client for remote dongle
Teamviewer client for remote support and guide
THIS PROCESS IS FREE
anyway if you want me to buy a Dr. Peper just
Sometimes even after fix the bootloader the phone doesn't want to boot. In most cases this is by a damaged TRIM AREA (TA).
The trim area is a part of softwere stored in eeprom so it can be read and write with the proper software like SETool.
Read and Write trim area is very easy but you should know that some sectors of the TA are unique for you phone, lets call it Security Units.
The process for repair trim area is indeed very easy.
For sure we need Testpoint like in unlocking or bootloader repair process.
1. Backup Security Units with this script:
Code:
taread:00020851
taread:000207D3
taread:000207Da
2. Write a Working TA backup from another phone (same model)
3. Restore Security Units.
Thats all, now your phone should boot well but is 90% possible that you dont get Signal so for fix that we need to unlocking.
If this last thing is needed you can refer to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232050
This could be helpful
That's great news. Thanks
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OMG, I have to do this My Xperia Play is Broken (only got it month ago) ;(
Sonny788 said:
OMG, I have to do this My Xperia Play is Broken (only got it month ago) ;(
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I already send invitation for gtalk.
BTW:
Trim area repair process is now tested and working for NEO PLAY and ARC
SETool
When i try to start up SETool it comes up with an error message saying "SETOOL2 SMART CARD NOT FOUND" do i have to buy an setool smart card or am i missing something here?
Blessi360 said:
When i try to start up SETool it comes up with an error message saying "SETOOL2 SMART CARD NOT FOUND" do i have to buy an setool smart card or am i missing something here?
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alejandrissimo has a smart card, and you will connect remotely to it as per his instructions.
Alejandrissimo said:
Hello again
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.
Like unlocking process you will need this 3 programs:
SETool software for unlocking
USB Over network client for remote dongle
Teamviewer client for remote support and guide
THIS PROCESS IS FREE
anyway if you want me to buy a Dr. Peper just
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SEI IL MIO MITO....you are my idol...in five minutes you have resolved the problem of the sim...in italian language :" TI SEI MERITATO LA DONAZIONE, SENZA TE ORMAI ERO DISPERATO E STAVO PER MANDARLO IN ASSISTENZA A MINIMO 100 EUR...GRAZIE MILLE..."
unlock and fastboot working !!!!!!!!
hi i find solution for my probleme i use omnius se and choose unlock network by certificat license 1day 15euro just need connect testpoint now my r800i working perfect in fastboot mode i flash doom kernel and cm7 without probleme
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How long was it until you received assistance from him remotely?
no need help
you don't need help by nothing and no need other software or hardware just domwload omnius buy license 1 day 15 euro for unlock android launch omnius connect server with your login and select xperia play and choose unlock by certificat connect test point push power quikly ( 3 second) disconect testpoint and put usb cable on your pc new driver found and auto install now omnius recognise your phone and unlock and repair fastboot on your phone now reboot your phone with hold search button you got a blue led conect your phone on your pc and install adb driver for fastboot now you can flash any kernel or rom in your r800i
sorry for my english
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soudara said:
you don't need help by nothing and no need other software or hardware just domwload omnius buy license 1 day 15 euro for unlock android launch omnius connect server with your login and select xperia play and choose unlock by certificat connect test point push power quikly ( 3 second) disconect testpoint and put usb cable on your pc new driver found and auto install now omnius recognise your phone and unlock and repair fastboot on your phone now reboot your phone with hold search button you got a blue led conect your phone on your pc and install adb driver for fastboot now you can flash any kernel or rom in your r800i
sorry for my english
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Ok i will try this on my r800at which is now r800a by means of firmware upgrade. But i have one question. In order to hit the testpoint my phone needs to have its battery removed and if that and the USB cable are both gone will pressing the Testpoint and the Power button at the same time do anything?
hi
yes you need battery inserted corectely for testpoint
could you please help me out? I have a working fastboot and flashtooll detects my phone too. the problem is this
(bootloader) Erase operation complete, 2184 bad blocks encountered
OKAY [ 1.513s]
erasing 'cache'...
(bootloader) Erase of partition 'cache' requested
FAILED (remote: Partition not found, or permission denied)
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I believe that's the reason why my phone says low on space and some firmwares won't flash. Im quite new to SE phones :|
pls pm me asap. im sure my semc is bad. coz now my phone won't flash any firmware. can't re unlock bootloader too.
and omnius can't read semc error code A57CF58A77DB6368
hi
has anybody actually had any help off Alejandrissimo i have messaged him but not noticed anybody saying he has actually fixed it for them ?
He is highly skilled and CAN fix a bricked device, I've had help off him... even free advice on fixing it myself
Please remember time differences i spoke to him at 10:30pm and he was just having lunch
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elspanish88 said:
He is highly skilled and CAN fix a bricked device, I've had help off him... even free advice on fixing it myself
Please remember time differences i spoke to him at 10:30pm and he was just having lunch
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ahh right thanks mate really hope he can fix it would be buzzing i sent him a message yesterday hopefully get a reply
Did you email him or message him on here.. i emailed and always got a response the same day that was only a couple weeks ago
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unlocked bootloader and now no radio, quick question bout unlocker

few questions about using the unlocker, whilst using the qsd8250 _semc and qsd8250_setool2,
does the phone have to be in flash mode or just connected to pc via usb with usb debugging enabled??
also im gettin adb server is out of date killing...
*daemon started successfully*
getting that every second line or so, is that normal, also it completes the process up until the part where it reboots the phone, then on the pc it saying getting root rights and nothing happens from there???
any help greatly appreciated
follow the unlock instructions fully, if it worked you should lose the "sony" test that happens just after you power on. If not, look for the BL tool in dev section, this will make life easier.
And close flashtool when you do.
[email protected] said:
follow the unlock instructions fully, if it worked you should lose the "sony" test that happens just after you power on. If not, look for the BL tool in dev section, this will make life easier.
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i was told the sony ericsson logo would only dissappear if i flashed a new ernel, so i did, now i have no signal, and ive tried to reset through seus done everything i can think of
[email protected] said:
i was told the sony ericsson logo would only dissappear if i flashed a new ernel, so i did, now i have no signal, and ive tried to reset through seus done everything i can think of
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Did you unlock your phone by chance? A in sim unlock to use it on another network? If you did, then you will lose radio signal if it wasn't done with SETOOL.
Dark Nightmare said:
Did you unlock your phone by chance? A in sim unlock to use it on another network? If you did, then you will lose radio signal if it wasn't done with SETOOL.
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i ran the test to mae sure i had semc certificate, which i did, so i proceeded with unlock
[email protected] said:
i ran the test to mae sure i had semc certificate, which i did, so i proceeded with unlock
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After unlocking, you need to flash DoomLord's special custom kernel or sony's very own via flashtool. Could be that or simply flash backs stock and retry unlocking. Possibly failed.
well ive managed to get radio working again, had to go bac to 2.1, then a custom 2.2 rom so i could crash system server, then unlock bootloader again, so all is working now, but now i cant root for some reason
mods please close this thread now problem is solved

[Q] [q] big problem with x10 :(

Hi After trying to unlock very many failed bootloader I've seen what in fact if I falter my Mobile on the 2.1 version go there I've read ...
So I downloaded a 2.1 firmare and it gestock with the Flash tool and now when I turn my mobile on I come to the PIN entry further, that it is not even used in the introductory menu where one language ect. can select ....
Then I took Seus & PC Companion and it resets .... But after the reset still does the same after PIN entry goes not just continue although I can pull down the menu bar, but more is not I see just only the background image and the bar at the top but nothing more I can not help Need urgent help.... Sorry for my bad English :S But i need Help Hope you can help
have you tried to remove your simcard?
1. remove your simcard
2. try to boot your device
3. if the problem still exists, reflash your phone...
Phone flashing guide for xperia x10
Flashtool guide from G-FACE
[25NOV][FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies - G-FACE GUIDE
ROM Collection by THeLogiC
[Completed]X10 Stock Firmware Collection
Have a nice day!
Ehm.... Thanx
Now, works but my card is locked and i haven´t service :S
rec0rdzz said:
Ehm.... Thanx
Now, works but my card is locked and i haven´t service :S
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Renew your simcard at your telecommunication service center

[Q] unlock bootloader on bricked state

guys I just wanna ask if its possible to unlock the bootloader on my xperia ray using testpoint method in bricked state?
my phone is stuck on sony logo and wont boot. I've tried everything from flashing official stock .42 and .62 rom, s1 restore, update using SEUS and repaired using PC Companion but it's still stuck on sony logo. I'm running out of options here. Please share your thoughts and opinions I'd appreciate it, thanks
Are you flashing the right ftfs?
I KNOW that u can unlock via official method in bicked state. Don't know about testpoint though
Btw are you sure your flashing is right
Regards
-N
XperienceD said:
Are you flashing the right ftfs?
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I think so.. I DLed the .42 and .62 firmwares from this link http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
I also tried the stock ICS 4.1.B.0.587 the logo changed from Sony Ericsson to Sony, still stuck on the logo though
Then I noticed something http://prntscr.com/11msuv
I flashed the stock ICS 4.1.B.0.587 and reflashed it again but the version did not changed
INFO - Current device : ST18i - BX902WWWDP - 1252-5335_R5D - 1248-9545_4.0.2.A.0.42 - WORLD-i_4.0.2.A.0.42
is this normal?
mnishamk said:
I KNOW that u can unlock via official method in bicked state. Don't know about testpoint though
Btw are you sure your flashing is right
Regards
-N
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I followed flashing procedure carefully and downloaded official firmwares but still stuck on the sony logo
I might just try that official method and reasearch more first, btw is there some way to identify my IMEI or MEID w/o opening the dialler? I think the official method requires it and I can't get past the boot screen to open my dialler
Jake_boo said:
I followed flashing procedure carefully and downloaded official firmwares but still stuck on the sony logo
I might just try that official method and reasearch more first, btw is there some way to identify my IMEI or MEID w/o opening the dialler? I think the official method requires it and I can't get past the boot screen to open my dialler
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Most probably your imei is stored in your google account you can access it from a pc (somewhere in gmail)
If it doesn't work, there an adb command to get imei from the device just connect device and run the command (google for it)
Regards
-N
mnishamk said:
Most probably your imei is stored in your google account you can access it from a pc (somewhere in gmail)
If it doesn't work, there an adb command to get imei from the device just connect device and run the command (google for it)
Regards
-N
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thanks for the info :good:

[Q] SE WT19i Phone dead after TA edit

Hello all
First sorry for bad spelling and wrong place for posting this question if it is not correct place
I got sony ericsson WT19i I try to unlock bootloader via Test point and I it look's like work but can't flash custom kernel (phone has simlock) and next step what I try was it is edit TA (in flashtool) and now after that my phone not boot at all, not even show charging battery, probably I damage bootloder . In Omnius for SE via test point I try click fix S1 Bootloader area (something like this) and it is look like can be fix but I need credit, so my question is ->
It is possible to fix my phone via Omnius for SE (if I pay)
1. It is possible to fix TA wrong edit using S1 Bootloader Fix in Omnius (something like this)
2. If I remove simlock and unlock bootloader Can I reflash TA and get my phone work back ?
3. My phone is only recognize via test point (not flash mode)
4. If I buy credit my phone can be fix using Omnius ? and what steps I need to do to fix this ???
My phone info:
WT19i
11w42
BX9
Thanks for any help.
Regards
I can't quite picture the situation, but I wouldn't recommend buying "credit" or anything like that.
jasio2k said:
Hello all
First sorry for bad spelling and wrong place for posting this question if it is not correct place
I got sony ericsson WT19i I try to unlock bootloader via Test point and I it look's like work but can't flash custom kernel (phone has simlock) and next step what I try was it is edit TA (in flashtool) and now after that my phone not boot at all, not even show charging battery, probably I damage bootloder . In Omnius for SE via test point I try click fix S1 Bootloader area (something like this) and it is look like can be fix but I need credit, so my question is ->
It is possible to fix my phone via Omnius for SE (if I pay)
1. It is possible to fix TA wrong edit using S1 Bootloader Fix in Omnius (something like this)
2. If I remove simlock and unlock bootloader Can I reflash TA and get my phone work back ?
3. My phone is only recognize via test point (not flash mode)
4. If I buy credit my phone can be fix using Omnius ? and what steps I need to do to fix this ???
My phone info:
WT19i
11w42
BX9
Thanks for any help.
Regards
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the only thing that can be done is to go to the sony tech support and pay THEM instead of others

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