I saw on the phone screen update, push download it, then install, phone restarts and start install updates and suddenly it turns off. Now when I try turn it on just lightly blinks notification light.
I tried flash it with "flashtool" frimware "ST18_4.0.A.2.368_GENERIC_(1248-9545).ftf" and "ST18_4.0.A.2.368_GENERIC_(1248-9545).ftf" and "ST18i_4.0.1.A.0.283_(1252-5332 ).ftf". All processes completed without errors, but telephone still dead.
Also I tried repair frimware with sony ericsson update service, but when phone is already connected and repair must start sony ericsson update service shows error " The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated".
Please help me. What can I do?
Sorry for my English.
You had unlocked bootloader? If yes try flash this: http://www.mediafire.com/?h2dwrz18mujx765
and after that install any ROM or use WotanServer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707
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I tryed unlock boot loader (it fails), then flash "Xperia 2011 Range_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf" (it compleeted), then flash all frimwares i have (all fails).
Finally I trye fix phone by sony ericsson update center and that fix it!
If I good understanding with official frimware I can't root my phone, but however, I am happy.
For root search easy root in xperia arc forum. It works with unlocked and non unlocked bootloaders for any firmware
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Thank you, I tried and it works, now my phone is rooted .
i tried and it is working very nicely thankzzz a lot
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Hi
Today when I connect my Neo V to my pc using usb cable, it shows updates are available on SE PC Companion and I press the update button.
After downloading files and update process, it shows a message that update failed.
I disconnect the cable and now the phone is not booting. It stuck on the following screen. Error picture attached. This is my first Android phone. Pls help me...
try updating your phone by connecting it again to sony ericsson pc companion , it should mostly work , if it fails flash the .ftf file from this thread using flash tool
all details are provided in the thread itself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313445
i updated my neo v yesterday , didnt face any problems tho
Problem slved and Thanks for the support...
Hi
Thanks for ur support...
Tried with pc companion but no use, then I downloaded update service from SE and its worked. Now phone is working fine...
you can allways use wotanserver, just google for it, it´s sometimes the best way to save your phone.
Reboot problem.. HELP!
Hi .. I connected my NEO V to the PC Companion and since there was an update available, I tried to update. But then the update failed and now the phone shows the similar error like yours.. A triangle with an exclamation mark. Does not restart. PLease advise!!
Try to repair via SEUS or PC COMPANION...
arunrv said:
Hi
Thanks for ur support...
Tried with pc companion but no use, then I downloaded update service from SE and its worked. Now phone is working fine...
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arunrv could you exactly tell me what you did to work the phone ?
because i have the same problem as you
I downloaded "update service" software from Sony website.
Download it and after installing, launch the software.
The software will guide you to how to connect your phone. (Initially don't connect your phone)
Software will take care of rest of the process.
Regards,
Arun
arunrv said:
I downloaded "update service" software from Sony website.
Download it and after installing, launch the software.
The software will guide you to how to connect your phone. (Initially don't connect your phone)
Software will take care of rest of the process.
Regards,
Arun
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Thanks it works but a little unstable. because first i tried 2-3 and it gave me an error on both ways (factory settings or just update) by the way i tried many diffrent ways then i tried again with se update service with factory settings and it worked.
I think the problem is root. this version doesnt love root and my phone was rooted. if anybodys phone has root first remove it then update urs phone.
arunrv said:
Hi
Today when I connect my Neo V to my pc using usb cable, it shows updates are available on SE PC Companion and I press the update button.
After downloading files and update process, it shows a message that update failed.
I disconnect the cable and now the phone is not booting. It stuck on the following screen. Error picture attached. This is my first Android phone. Pls help me...
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Download firmware ftf file and simply flash it from flashtool.
Or use wotanserver.
Sent from my MT15i using XDA App
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
it exactly for these files
is compatible with other firmware?
file (Xperia_2011_Range_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf) that function does?, I think that fixes an error
for all xperia range
Please can you explain better for neophytes, as I understand many do not
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.
Thanks, now if I understand it, since I have opened the bootloader release your contribution if you ever need it
regards
TNX
It works!!! TY!!!
It´s good to be helpfull man, fota brick is a serious issue. I´m glad to share this. Don´t forget to click on thanks buttom.
Thank you very much for this. It helped me to restore my brothers Neo that got screw-up after unsuccessful FOTA update.
Tried it on my MT15i NEO that got bricked after FOTA yesterday, but doesn't work for me.
I managed to get the 2 files flashed, after, i use wotan to restore latest firmware.
When I try to turn the phone on after this process, only red led flashes 3 times.
SEUS and SE Companion tells me I have software that isn't updatable.
Any other idea's to get my phone back alive?
arn01805 said:
Tried it on my MT15i NEO that got bricked after FOTA yesterday, but doesn't work for me.
I managed to get the 2 files flashed, after, i use wotan to restore latest firmware.
When I try to turn the phone on after this process, only red led flashes 3 times.
SEUS and SE Companion tells me I have software that isn't updatable.
Any other idea's to get my phone back alive?
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If you flash the files and wotan recognises your phone and flash´t then your phone is ok.
Try to flash´t first with any 2.3.2 stock rom.
Just used wotan to flash 2.3.2 - 3.0.A.2.181 ROM, but problem stays the same.
After pressing the power button, only the led flashes red 3 times and nothing else happens.
Starting in flash programming mode is difficult too(the back button while connecting the USB). I guess 1 time in 50 tries I get a green led and flashing begins, other times it's just a quick red blink and unrecognised USB device.
I can't access the fastboot blue led mode anymore too (holding menu while connecting USB)
Are there some other options that I can try?
Edit:
Finally got it working after leaving the phone alone to the laptop for half an hour.. Phone just started to boot out of itself.. Very slowly.. it stayed on the SE boot logo for about 5 minutes. After restart and upgrade to latest stock with companion; it works okay again.
Thanks for helping me out!
I´m glad your phone is back, try to update it normally now to 2.3.4 and see if the blue lite is back.
Give us here in forum your feedback because this may be helpfull to other users.
I updated to 2.3.4 with SE companion software already and all seems to work okay!
Just tested the blue led/fast boot mode and it works again too.
This is the first and last time i'll do a FOTA upgrade without reading the forum!
Thanks again
testadeferro said:
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
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works for me...
This is by far the best tool for all of us.
Great job and THANK YOU for this
My phone is back
P.S.after i use the first tool (loader.sin in my case) i made upgrade on wotanserver with 4.0.2.A.0.42 kernel 2.6.32.9 generic german 2.3.4 (it is only version woking for us)
DO NOT TRY UPDATE WITH PC COMPANION it will brick your phone again (only if you have unlockbootloader)
Thank you for this post! It saved my Neo after I tried the ICS rom...
It worked for me, thanks.
this just recovered a supposedly faulty xperia play off ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160753314044?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
cheers
hello
i bricked my neo v by flashing a wrong kernel
i downloaded fota unbrick and opened flash tool. it says i should hold the back button while connecting the usb but when i do so the led becomes green. nothing else happens! the phone doesn't turn on, flashtool doesn't recognize it, and the screen doesn't turn on. the led just stays green!
help plz
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.
Sent from my ST18i using XDA App
Post in help thread
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
my st18i cannot turn on
it screen light only
i was flashing my st18i
nothing change
i very expect your help
if you disconnect + turn your phone off, hold down the volume down button and while doing so connect it to usb, does your led turn green?
if yes, flashmode works and you can flash it via flashtool, see stickied thread
there are some threads around here with stock-roms in the appropriate ftf-format
if that doesnt work, you should try sony tool called "SUS" (sony update service, i think) there should be a thread around for this also
i was doing that all
nothing change
what can i do?
well, if flashmode and sony sus doesnt work, i have no more ideas but sending it in for repairs.
did you unlock the bootloader? what rom where you trying to flash?
if your bootloader is still locked and you "just" tried to update your phone via pc-companion and it failed, your chances for getting your phone repaired by sony service are very good, i think.
normally (as far as i know) there's is no way to full brick your ray by "just" flashing firmware, if sus doesnt work (havent needed it yet, just read about it), you should contact sony support.
realCyphox said:
well, if flashmode and sony sus doesnt work, i have no more ideas but sending it in for repairs.
did you unlock the bootloader? what rom where you trying to flash?
if your bootloader is still locked and you "just" tried to update your phone via pc-companion and it failed, your chances for getting your phone repaired by sony service are very good, i think.
normally (as far as i know) there's is no way to full brick your ray by "just" flashing firmware, if sus doesnt work (havent needed it yet, just read about it), you should contact sony support.
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i was unlocked bootloader and i flash stock ics 4.0.4 firmware
is that lcd problem?
Flash tools is working or not?
First of all, download kernel (shoultd be sirkays xkernel 8.1a)
Then put the batery out and then back to the phone. Then start flashtools. After that press volume up and connect your phone to the pc via usb. If it workr you have to see blue light on home button. If that is the case you can flash the kernel.
If you will be able to flash the kernel, you will be able to go to cwm and you will see if your display is working or not.
Then you can try to flash another rom.
Sent from my ST18i using xda app-developers app
Hello guys,
I am on a trip to the UK. During the flight the phone was working fine. Turned it off during the landing and tried to turn it on when the plane landed. But it won't turn on. It's stuck on the Sony logo. The phone was rooted with locked bootloader. I managed to get into the CWM and backup and even made a fresh install of the ROM (zelly cream) I could use the aroma installer, the touchscreen wouldn't work though. PC companion recognises the phone, says there no update. I used flashtool several times. Everything installs correctly but still stuck on sony logo. Please help me. I am stuck with no phone on my trip.
Re: Ray stuck on Sony Logo.. Please help I am in a trip abroad!
was your bootloader Unlocked when you connected to PC Companion?
predatOr said:
was your bootloader Unlocked when you connected to PC Companion?
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No. It was locked.
Re: Ray stuck on Sony Logo.. Please help I am in a trip abroad!
Use sony update tool not compagnon
sony xperia ray
ics 4.0.4 rooted
stock rom
matgras said:
Use sony update tool not compagnon
sony xperia ray
ics 4.0.4 rooted
stock rom
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I tried. Says there's no update. I even flashed to the older GB firmwares but still says there's no updates.
Re: Ray stuck on Sony Logo.. Please help I am in a trip abroad!
Looks like a legit hard brick
sony xperia ray
ics 4.0.4 rooted
stock rom
It looks like a hardbrick, but if you're still under warranty then flash a stock firmware and send it to sony service center. Should be fine with locked bootloader
mihahn said:
It looks like a hardbrick, but if you're still under warranty then flash a stock firmware and send it to sony service center. Should be fine with locked bootloader
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The phone's out of warranty.
I went to a shop that repairs phones, they sent it back in 3 days saying it can't be fixed. Now what? I have an expensive paperweight? It's not heavy enough for that either.
weird,I got stuck in sony logo more than 10 times.and repair it with flashtool did you follow the guide correctly?
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
Only solution I found
I had almost a similar problem. I had installed the same rom to my xperia ray and tried to update it with different selections in aroma installer. The result was the phone stuck at the sony logo.
I tried PC companion and it recognised a sony phone but not a ray.
I tried seus, this detected correctly xperia ray, but it replied that there is no update for my phone.
I tried flashtool but it could not recognize my phone and any way I didn't have any thing to flash my ray. (I installed the drivers from the subdirectory)
So I tryied something I've used a year ago: Wotan server. I paid about $2 to get a license and after executing the steps of the tool, I finally had my phone back.
I know that I'm not an expert on the field, and maybe there are other free of charge ways to do the work, but this worked for my phone and this was the second time.
PS. After the procedure I updated my phone using SEUS and this time I kept the stock ICS files and converted them to ftf files
I think the internal memory chip is faulty or something. Or it wouldn't even boot in the first place?
Flashing a stock kernel with flashtool usually does the job for men when that happens...
negus40 said:
Flashing a stock kernel with flashtool usually does the job for men when that happens...
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flash any firmware via Flashtol
firmware here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1627627
Flashtool here : http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1365876195000
_ziant_ said:
flash any firmware via Flashtol
firmware here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1627627
Flashtool here : http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1365876195000
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Thanks. Did this a hundred times. Still not working It may be a hardware problem
Guys please help me
Guys please help me. I rooted, unlocked bootloaders and unbricked android phones many times before but I just don't know what to do now. I tried flashing with flashtool 10000 times, everything goes ok but the phone won't go past the sony logo. I tried removing the battery for days. I tried charging for days. I even tried unlocking the bootloader and installing custom kernels. No luck. SEUS said there's no update even though I flashed an old firmware and after unloacking the BL says the phone has modified firmware that cannot be modified , EMMA says no available services. The only thing I didn't try is the test points method but why would I?
Anyone has any idea what's going on? I don't have the money for another phone right now
Anyone??
neofyt05 said:
Guys please help me. I rooted, unlocked bootloaders and unbricked android phones many times before but I just don't know what to do now. I tried flashing with flashtool 10000 times, everything goes ok but the phone won't go past the sony logo. I tried removing the battery for days. I tried charging for days. I even tried unlocking the bootloader and installing custom kernels. No luck. SEUS said there's no update even though I flashed an old firmware and after unloacking the BL says the phone has modified firmware that cannot be modified , EMMA says no available services. The only thing I didn't try is the test points method but why would I?
Anyone has any idea what's going on? I don't have the money for another phone right now
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What did you do before? Did you flash anything or what happend?
same with me, stucked. ><
Kiraichi said:
same with me, stucked. ><
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Then read through the thread or Google. There is enough information on how to restore your Phone in this thread alone, never mind the rest of the forum or numerous threads that have been started in the last few months.
Sent from Myushi
mihahn said:
What did you do before? Did you flash anything or what happend?
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The phone was rooted with a custom ROM (Zelly Cream 2.0). The rom was flashed weeks before that happened. I was on the plane playing games on the phone. Turned it off for landing. Tried turning it on after the plane landed and it was stuck on the sony logo. I could get into the CWM and used the Aroma installer using the keys as the touchscreen would not work.