[HELP][ST15i Xperia Mini] bricked while using s1tool? - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

Hopefully u can help me, I think I bricked my new mini just 1 day after i received it...
I tried unlocking bootloader without loosing DRM using "s1tool" as mentioned in the thread in the development-section.
I never connected the phone to my PC before, maybe thats the Problem?
i downloaded s1tool, searched for the "testpoint" and did everything mentioned in the tutorial for unlocking, but after connecting phone i got the message "can't get S1 command header LOADER NOT RESPONDING".
I tried several times, running program as Admin, testing different usb-ports and two different cables, nothing worked.
Now my phone doesn't even turn on, nothing happens. It also is not recogniced by SEUS It's absolutely dead, no vibration, no light, nothing.
s1tool still shows the error mentioned above. if i try to connect phone to pc it is recogniced as "ZEUS flash device" doesn't matter if i press the volume down key or not, doesn't matter if i attach GROUND to test point or not, everytime i connect it it is "ZEUS flash Device"
I can't even use flashtool coz i can't get into flash mode.
What can i do now? please help me!!!!
thanks in advance

nobody any idea how to fix? I took GND from my PC, not from the mini itself, maybe that caused the problem?

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[Q] No Flash Mode on WT19i

I am not sure how i managed to do this,does when i was trying to unlock my boot loader with the test point method using s1tool or when i press the Repair TA button on Octopus SE Suite.Since then i can not enter in flash mode on my wt19i.It just shows the Sony logo and starts charging.Before this i was able to flash it normally.I`ve tried every possible flashing tool but all of them are asking me to enter the flash mode manually. (Unplug cable, power off, press and hold Volume down key and insert the usb cable).Where could be the problem?I have read many treads but i couldn`t managed to find a solution.Please help.Thanks.
Have you installed the drivers provided in flashtool?
And install pc companion to get drivers, too!
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Check here bro, http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/151266
I saw this when I googled,
"press volume down button and then home button"
mihahn said:
Have you installed the drivers provided in flashtool?
And install pc companion to get drivers, too!
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
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Yes they are installed.Here is an image where i can see that the ADB drivers are installed.(Highlighted area).
I`ve tried this also.I know that i must hold only the volume down key wile inserting the cable.I`ve done this few times few weeks ago.But something is messed up and i think its when i was trying the testpoint method using the s1tool.Is there any option in s1tool for reseting the phone to its original state?
Come on guys, no one had this problem before?Is it software or hardware related?
Update...
Is it possible that somehow buy upgrading to 4.0.4, key combination for entering in flash mode is changed?
cevi said:
I`ve tried this also.I know that i must hold only the volume down key wile inserting the cable.I`ve done this few times few weeks ago.But something is messed up and i think its when i was trying the testpoint method using the s1tool.Is there any option in s1tool for reseting the phone to its original state?
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And you turn your phone off and after that you hold volume down and connect while holding volume down to pc and there's no green light? Is it orange or what happens?
EDIT:: Just found this thread, and there's same problem solved. But you will need the original WT19i_35850804005723_11-02-2012_20-51-48.TA file and I don't know where to download it. Maybe contact ramezzidane (in the thread) and ask him where he found the .ta file or if he could upload it for you, because it seams that Octopus SE Suite has overwritten some things like fastboot mode etc. Hope it'll help you
mihahn said:
And you turn your phone off and after that you hold volume down and connect while holding volume down to pc and there's no green light? Is it orange or what happens?
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When i get the prompt from flash tool i:
Unplug the phone
Turn off
hold down the volume - key
plug the usb cable to the phone
No color light at this point
On the phone appears the Sony logo
i hear a sound like new device plugged on the pc (No driver installation window on the taskbar)
The light goes orange and battery icon appears on the screen showing that is charging
That`s all.
Is there any method other than with Octopus Suite for rewriting TA?
cevi said:
Is there any method other than with Octopus Suite for rewriting TA?
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So your bootloader is unlocked or locked at the moment? You say you were trying, but is it or not?
mihahn said:
So your bootloader is unlocked or locked at the moment? You say you were trying, but is it or not?
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No.My bootloader is locked.
dude it may be driver problem
do one thing
go to device manager in windows 7
in bottom most u see "universal serial bus controllers"
expand the menu and uninstall all usb drivers(option in right click)
restart ur pc and now try to connect again
Have you tested your volume down key on Android? Maybe it doesnt work since you tried to unlock your phone...
In addition, i would try in another computer, installing drivers from the beginning.
Sent from my WT19i using xda app-developers app
cevi said:
No.My bootloader is locked.
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You could try to flash the content of the ftf manually, but that's dangerous, cause if it doesn't work your device is bricked and you can't enter flashmode anymore to flash stock firmware.
And you can't repair via pc companion, cause you can't enter flashmode to flash the firmware again and you can't repair using sony update service, cause it's the same?
If you're sure it isn't a driver problem (install flashtool drivers and pc companion and restart pc) it should be only solved with flashing the ta, but that can only be done in flashmode and you can't enter it, right?
So is your device rooted, then unroot (if possible) and bring it to service center. They should repair it, but I can't promise. Tell them (cause flashing with flashtool voids warranty), that you had a problem and you wanted to repair using pc companion and you couldn't because you can't enter flashmode. That's the only method I think, except from writing the ta again. But don't know if they would repair it for free or if they can solve the problem...
Maybe we can find another solution for your problem
My phone was network locked few hours ago. I was trying the test point method again and now its locked totally.It is not accepting any sim cards.I read a post here on the forum where the guy was explaining this procedure so at the end he managed to fix the flashmode.But as he stated the phone will remain network locked.For that he mentioned the setool method for network unlocking.For me went bad.Now my phone is network locked and the key combination still doesn`t work.So now can you give me the cheapest way to unlock my phone first and then go back to my first problem.Is there any chance to get it unlocked by the IMEI number?All of the keys on the phone are working very well but i still can`t enter in flash mode.I tried flashing on another computer with fresh windows installation but it`s same.It`s not driver related i am sure.Ether is wrong key combination or is that TA thing.Thanks to all of you guys for your efforts, but i must find a way to fix these problems.
Update...
Ok Guys.I`ve take the phone to a local repair service and they`ve managed to fully unlock it.It cost me 10 eur for that.Now on the bootloader status in the service menu says "Yes" instead earlier when it was "No".But i still have the Flashmode problem.I hold the Vol - key while plugin in the cable and the phone just starts charging with a orange light indicator.Where could be the problem i really don`t understand?Any idea?
I think the problem is the ta. Octopus may have overwritten some functions like flashmode. But I don't know exactly if it works to rewrite ta...
And what should i do next now?The newest i've noticed is that my GPS is not working anymore.I think that it's the ICS version but i am not able to reflash it.Comon is there no one that had this problem?
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The guy from the mobile repair store told me that when i was doing the test point method i`ve broken something in the JBS or JVS.I didn`t understand him very well.And he told me that he somehow managed to unlock my phone but about the flashing problem he said that i will never may flash the phone again.Is this ok or?

[Q] Help needed: Can't turn the Xperia Mini on and can't bring it into flashmode

I'll try to update and clean up here in order to clearly show what's been done already.
Not sure if my Xperia Mini can be brought back to life. Any help is appreciated. I already read through a ton of threads with bricked phones, but none of these cases seems to be similar to mine. However, I doubt that my case is unique in any way, so I hope there are some guys out there who can bring me on the right track.
How it happened:
Phone was running smoothly.
Put it on the charger at night (phone was on).
In the morning, phone was off and I couldn't turn it on again.
The symptoms:
Power on button has no effect at all (not even vibrate, as it used to do before)
While connected to PC, the hardware manager shows the "ZEUS Fash Device"
The Flashtool (version 0.9.10.1) says device disconnected
Phone does't go into flashmode (VOL down + USB connect)
The phone:
Xperia Mini
Bootloader unlocked (testpoint method)
ROM: FXP208-cm-10-20130223-UNOFFICIAL-smultron
OC: used max. 1.5 GHz for a couple of minutes in total, but did not OC for the last weeks
What I already checked:
Battery: I checked the battery, it is OK. I have a second ST15i and the battery is fully charged and working with the other phone.
The charger is also OK. Also checked with the other phone.
While connected to the charger with removed battery, the battery connector pins (see attached picture) give me 3.5 V or something.
Turn on with no SIM card and no SD card: Same result - nothing.
Enter flashmode (VOL down + USB connect): Does not work.
Reinstall Flashtool and PC companion: That didn't change anything.
S1tool - identify: Tried "identify" method on phone: no result.
S1tool - patch: Tried to repeat the bootloader unlocking procedure. This works until the point where the unlocking actually should happen, but then it says something like "S1 header not found". Not sure however, if this is usual behaviour because the bootloader was already unlocked.
Tried to use PC companion: Phone not recognized.
(Re-)installed drivers from flashtool -> drivers: No change.
What else I could do:
Connect to a different PC: Don't think this will help, but I might give it a try.
Try to esteblish an ADB connection: I don't know much about that, but wouldn't that require the phone to be running in the first place?
Buy a new phone
Any suggestions?
Any help how to solve this is still appreciated.
one more thing...
Forgot to mention that I can't bring the phone into flashmode (VOL down + USB connect).
... will be able to try more in a couple of hours.
Re: [Q] Bricked? How to reanimate the Mini?
Take its battery out and leave it for sometime. Then keep it on charge for 8-10 hours and see if any led light shows up. Then try to boot up without sim and sdcard.
Press THANKS if I helped,
Best Regards,
AJ
Dont miss the ICON FARM!
Battery is OK. I tried the battery on another Mini.
I also tried, without success:
Left without battery for a while (5 min).
Tried to turn it on with no Sd card and no SIM card.
Any other suggestions, anybody?
I didn't find any thread with a similar problem, but maybe I just can't use the search properly...
a-dummy said:
Battery is OK. I tried the battery on another Mini.
I also tried, without success:
Left without battery for a while (5 min).
Tried to turn it on with no Sd card and no SIM card.
Any other suggestions, anybody?
I didn't find any thread with a similar problem, but maybe I just can't use the search properly...
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Take out battery, wait 10 seconds, reinsert battery, press volume down and while holding just connect via usb to pc. Don't press anything else, just volume down and connect. Now you are in flashmode, so try to reflash stock ftf. If you can't enter flashmode, I don't know what to do
Problem is, the phone does not go into flashmode (volume down + usb connect).
However, it is recognized by Windows as "ZEUS Fash Device".
Is there any alternative way to get into flashmode?
Since windows recognizes the phone as "ZEUS Fash Device", I guess there must be some way this can be used. It just freaks me out to see the phone in Windows but it does nothing. It' like a coma or something.
a-dummy said:
Since windows recognizes the phone as "ZEUS Fash Device", I guess there must be some way this can be used. It just freaks me out to see the phone in Windows but it does nothing. It' like a coma or something.
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check the unbrick guide..
check the mentioned symptoms of bricked devices..
as windows is identifying the device i dont think its totally gone..
possible hardware is damaged due to overnyt charging..
Hope ur device nt bricked and will work smoothly again..
Repair using pc companion
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I Really Pray That I am wrong
I suspect that during charge the phone was overvolted as it was first used after overclocking.
The device is identified as Zeus device cause it was unlocked using testpoint
so what u can do is to pray that ur CPU was not overvolted
hi. I have similar problem.
it's just that pc doesn't detect it completely. I can't put it into flashmode and pc companion and SEUS won't detect my phone. I tried everything people suggesting but not a single thing works for me. is there anyway to force flash using pc companion or should I throw it away :|
Have you installed the drivers from flashtool -> drivers folder? All drivers for all modes/devices?
Never mind read your question wrong
Thanks for all the suggestions. I tried each and every one, but didn't achieve anything.
Sometimes, you just have to let go...
a-dummy said:
Thanks for all the suggestions. I tried each and every one, but didn't achieve anything.
Sometimes, you just have to let go...
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I have the exact same problem... No flashprogram finds it but Windows. And only thing it finds is "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" ....
Whats the problem
try uninstalling and then reinstalling drivers in your pc
i hope this will help
Hmm... no suggestions on how to put the phone into flashmode, other than using Vol down + usb connect?
Maybe there is none...

[Q] How to flash with SP tool on MKT6577

Hi
Sorry to bother, but i just got a new Star B92M but im having a rough time trying to update it and flash it with SP Flash Tool
So far, i have tried this
To flash with the SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1224.01 (i get BROM 3013 error)
To flash with the SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1224.0.sn85 ( i get the 8038 error)
I have tried to run each of them as administrator
I have tried to click on Firmware-> Upgrade as someone suggested on a post
I have installed the preloader drivers
I have tried by taking our the battery and plugging in then put the battery on
But i havent been able to flash it. The phone is not bricked, it runs as nothing has happened, i do think although, that recovery is messed after so many tries since there is the red triangle when i try it.
I dont know if it is normal, but everytime i plug the phone when its off for flashing, is like it gets connected by usb for 2 seconds then disconnected, but its weird because when the phone is on, the usb works like charms, no problems on computer ports either or the usb cable, it just happens when i connect it when the phone is off (preloader i guess), yet i have installed the proper drivers read in many tutorials
Is there any other way to flash it? or any solution to this problem? Sorry for the bad english
Thanks in advance.

[Q] Tablet Z bricked?

Hi there,
yesterday I tried to root my new Tablet Z (16GB, LTE, Model: SGP321, Firmware: 10.4.B.0.569) and it doesn't start since then.
I used an ubuntu live CD for all these tasks because fastboot doesn't work on my win 8.1 and my debian wheezy didn't have the libc-dev needed in its repositories (didn't want to mess with packets that weren't yet integrated into my OS).
What I did:
unlock the bootloader according to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
I followed the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/how-to-root-10-4-b-0-569-t2590781
a few annotations to this:
the firmware rar didn't include a "Recover.zip", so I used the boot.img directly inside the firmware rar
although sony and this CM tutorial use the "-i" parameter of fastboot, I didn't use it because it wasn't used by the tutorial
after I did the "fastboot reboot" step, the device wasn't listed anymore when typing "fastboot devices", which, I think, is okay since the device should restart then.
I think it didn't really restart, because the LED on the side glew red.
I tried to turn on the tablet but it didn't do anything (the LED kept glowing red).
I tried holding vol up and power for a few seconds (until the LED blinked first once and then three times) but the tablet wouldn't do anything except for the LED glowing red. at somepoint, the LED would turn off (I think that happened when I hold vol up and power for more than 10 sec).
I was able to let it glow red again by pressing vol up and power again and release the vol up button before the power button.
I also tried to use the PC companion on my windows machine to repair the tablet but the tablet wasn't even recognized (either using the fastboot-procedure by holding vol up while connecting the tablet nor normal plugging in...)
any ideas what I could do next?
Same Problem!
Hey wullxz!
I have the same problem. Red LED most of the time, and I cannot make ANY USB connection to the PC. The tablet won't show up in the device manager. So obviously cant use flashtool, nor PC companion. Ive tried all this volume up and down button stuff, but simply cannot get it to show up on the computer.. Tried a different USB cable as well.. Same issue. The USB port is definitely not broken. Its brand new..
Have you found any solution ? Or anyone else? Mine just got back from Sony Repair.. they wont fix it cuz they detected that Ive tampered with the original software.... meaning Warranty Lost!
Great!
hi,
i also sent mine to sony for a repair. i wrote that i did a firmware update and the tablet wouldn't boot afterwards.
i didn't try the bootloader-unlock again afterwards.
Help Needed!
Tablet Z with unlocked bootloader and rooted 10.1.C.0.370
My issues occured after a downgrade to 4.1.2.
I CAN:
1) Start my tablet, everything normal...
2) Charge my tablet
3) Go into safe mode
4) Go into fastboot mode (solid BLUE LED)
5) Use the memory card and use root apps (maybe this could help restore?)
I CAN NOT:
1) Get my PC to recognize that a USB device is connected. Neither in Mass Storage mode, Media mode, nor fastboot mode.
- Tried with several cables and computers (this is not a driver issue, since it won't show up at all in device manager)
- Flashtool obvious;y says, no device connected
2) Get in to flashmode: device blinks red for about half a second, then green for half a second, and then LED is off. Nothing recognized via USB on PC
3) Get into recovery mode
4) Update over WIFI (fails because unlocled bootloader I suppose)
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
i think you should open a new thread for your problem because it seems like it's not really similar to my issue.
you should get more/better replies in an own thread.
Oki
wullxz said:
i think you should open a new thread for your problem because it seems like it's not really similar to my issue.
you should get more/better replies in an own thread.
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Oki thnx, will try that!
centinel_x said:
Tablet Z with unlocked bootloader and rooted 10.1.C.0.370
My issues occured after a downgrade to 4.1.2.
I CAN:
1) Start my tablet, everything normal...
2) Charge my tablet
3) Go into safe mode
4) Go into fastboot mode (solid BLUE LED)
5) Use the memory card and use root apps (maybe this could help restore?)
I CAN NOT:
1) Get my PC to recognize that a USB device is connected. Neither in Mass Storage mode, Media mode, nor fastboot mode.
- Tried with several cables and computers (this is not a driver issue, since it won't show up at all in device manager)
- Flashtool obvious;y says, no device connected
2) Get in to flashmode: device blinks red for about half a second, then green for half a second, and then LED is off. Nothing recognized via USB on PC
3) Get into recovery mode
4) Update over WIFI (fails because unlocled bootloader I suppose)
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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let it charge to 100%, check for flashmode drivers installed and then try attaching it to pc only when flashtool asks you to do it.
Rootk1t said:
let it charge to 100%, check for flashmode drivers installed and then try attaching it to pc only when flashtool asks you to do it.
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Hey thanks for your reply... It wont go into flashmode... Theres something fundamentally wrong.. I cant figure out what... I leave it plugged in for 48 hours..but it doesnt really get full.. the most Ill get the orange LED.. like 50%... now its on since about 12 hours.. no LED on at all... strange..
But yea.. no flashmode... Nothing showing up when connecting the USB cable... nothing in device manager..and therefore flashtool sees nothing!
SOLVED
Problem solved! I can't believe it. Two bad(?) USB cables. Bought a new one, charges fine, flashmode fine. Flashed stock ROM.
However the Camera still doesn't work. Maybe the problem of the cable inside which may have come loose!

Xiaomi Redmi 3 Hardbricked?

Hi, so I have encountered a rather big issue with my xiaomi redmi 3 pro.
I believe I have flashed wrong (corrupted ? ) ROM, now I have a really annoying situation.
So, I flashed " ido_xhdpi_images_V7.2.6.0.LHPCNDB_20160129.0000.14_5.1_cn " in MiFlash, took a bit long time (nearly 15 minutes), afterwards it was completed, I disconnected my phone, and *BOOM* since then, black.
Current situation is this: When I connect my phone via USB, my phone gets recognized in device manager as
"Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM#)", also it gets recognized in MiFlash, but can't get it to work in fastboot, and it is not recognized as adb device. So, throughout 3 days now, I tried nearly EVERYTHING I have found on forums. The only thing I have not done is to take the back cover off and disconnect battery ( as I have seen on forums), tried with deep flash cable, all possible combinations of buttons and all. If the phone is connected to PC, when I press whatever combination of buttons on phone I just get Windows sound for connecting an USB device.
So today, when I connected it, red LED light was blinking, I have no idea what that was, so I plugged it into the wall to charge for 10mins, and now when I connect it, it's gone again, all black, no response whatsoever.
So, when I connect it to MiFlash and try to flash any ROM, tried nearly everyone I found, I get the same message; "Unspecified error 0x80004005; End Transfer packet id0, status 9" if I refresh MiFlash without disconnecting, and press flash again I get "Reached the end of the file. (0x80070026; Receiving hello packet) "
Things maybe to mention: I am running a 64 bit Windows 10, and my bootlocker is locked.
So I am wondering, if there is any possible way to solve this or it's time for a new phone?
alchzor said:
Hi, so I have encountered a rather big issue with my xiaomi redmi 3 pro.
I believe I have flashed wrong (corrupted ? ) ROM, now I have a really annoying situation.
So, I flashed " ido_xhdpi_images_V7.2.6.0.LHPCNDB_20160129.0000.14_5.1_cn " in MiFlash, took a bit long time (nearly 15 minutes), afterwards it was completed, I disconnected my phone, and *BOOM* since then, black.
Current situation is this: When I connect my phone via USB, my phone gets recognized in device manager as
"Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM#)", also it gets recognized in MiFlash, but can't get it to work in fastboot, and it is not recognized as adb device. So, throughout 3 days now, I tried nearly EVERYTHING I have found on forums. The only thing I have not done is to take the back cover off and disconnect battery ( as I have seen on forums), tried with deep flash cable, all possible combinations of buttons and all. If the phone is connected to PC, when I press whatever combination of buttons on phone I just get Windows sound for connecting an USB device.
So today, when I connected it, red LED light was blinking, I have no idea what that was, so I plugged it into the wall to charge for 10mins, and now when I connect it, it's gone again, all black, no response whatsoever.
So, when I connect it to MiFlash and try to flash any ROM, tried nearly everyone I found, I get the same message; "Unspecified error 0x80004005; End Transfer packet id0, status 9" if I refresh MiFlash without disconnecting, and press flash again I get "Reached the end of the file. (0x80070026; Receiving hello packet) "
Things maybe to mention: I am running a 64 bit Windows 10, and my bootlocker is locked.
So I am wondering, if there is any possible way to solve this or it's time for a new phone?
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Hello,
I will move your thread to the correct section so that the experts there maybe able to assist you.
Regards
Vatsal,
Forum Moderator.
Hi, sorry to hear that happened to you. I suggest you to post this on Xiaomi reddit page, so more people can help you. Here is the link:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/

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