Xperia S stuck in Recovery mode - Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go

hello, i have an xperia s, 1257-5386.
I succesefully unlocked the bootloader and as I was trying to root the phone I got stuck at recovery mode. I didn't copy kernel.sin or the superuser to the phone. I have no basic knowledge about any of these things. I attempted this thinking I could root my phone, but I was mistaken. If anybody could help me step by step on how to return to normal, I would be very grateful.
I tried flashing back the kernel.sin but it doesn't work, the phone goes to recovery after 5 seconds, so it doesn't start nor finish flashing the kernel. I have no idea what am I supposed to do and if somebody could help, please. Thanks in advance

First hold down volume up + power for 15 sec till you have 3 vibration,this will shutdown your phone.
Next use flashtools to flash any firmware,you can download firmwares from general section in the stickies.
This will revert your phone to the original status.
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gm007 said:
First hold down volume up + power for 15 sec till you have 3 vibration,this will shutdown your phone.
Next use flashtools to flash any firmware,you can download firmwares from general section in the stickies.
This will revert your phone to the original status.
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Yeah, just follow what he said. Just reflash your firmware. You could follow this if you're not sure what to do, proceed to STEP 3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725078

i did what you told me and flashed kernel.sin succesfully but now when the phone tries to power up, SONY appears on the screen and then the phone shuts down again. This continues indefinitely.

amarvoy said:
i did what you told me and flashed kernel.sin succesfully but now when the phone tries to power up, SONY appears on the screen and then the phone shuts down again. This continues indefinitely.
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You have to flash the firmware not only the Kernel.sin
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gm007 said:
You have to flash the firmware not only the Kernel.sin
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after kernel or before? and where can I find it? Gingerbread firmware. Thank you very much!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
Gb or ics no problem and don't flash the Kernel.sin after that.
You need flashtools to flash the firmwares,hope that you know how to use it.
Ps: don't let the phone on while waiting to download the firmware cause the battery will die
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Please HELP!!

I tried to fastboot the doomkernel, followed by zerorom, and it's stuck in a perpetual bootloop. I tried restoring via recovery, but it hasn't help. I tried re FB'ing the original boot.img, but that didn't help either. Anyone?
EDIT: And NOW, it will ONLY boot into recovery...which is just bizarre. Please someone help. I swear I hate this thing, lol.
Thats not bizzare Infact it's the whole purpose of recovery lol use flashtool to flash a stock rom or try flashing stock kernel.sin from fastboot
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That's the problem. I can't do fastboot now, it keeps rebooting the phone into recovery. I don't have a chance to searchbutton>plug in usb. Even when I load the battery and press power, it loads the recovery. Is there even an OS on my phone now? lol Does anyone have a flashable stock rom?
chattguy said:
That's the problem. I can't do fastboot now, it keeps rebooting the phone into recovery. I don't have a chance to searchbutton>plug in usb. Even when I load the battery and press power, it loads the recovery. Is there even an OS on my phone now? lol Does anyone have a flashable stock rom?
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I'm new to the Xperia scene. Just got mine two days ago, and have latest stock UK firmware, plus DoomLord's latest kernel, so I'm no expert...
Why don't you try removing the battery first, then plug in the USB cable, hold search button, and reconnect battery?
Exactly what I was going to suggest. But I personally would flash a clean install via flashtool first, and start again.
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And where can I get a clean install? Do I just flash it in fastboot like everything else?
chattguy said:
And where can I get a clean install? Do I just flash it in fastboot like everything else?
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there is a fastboot image somewhere in the forum. but personally, i'm a fan of downloading the ftf versions of the firmware and flashing via flashtool. you familiar with this method in any way? there is also a website called watonserver, which has many versions of firmware, which you may find easier and less hassle than flashtool.
then once you have a freshly installed phone, you can try to do whatever you want again from the start
solitarymonkey said:
there is a fastboot image somewhere in the forum. but personally, i'm a fan of downloading the ftf versions of the firmware and flashing via flashtool. you familiar with this method in any way? there is also a website called watonserver, which has many versions of firmware, which you may find easier and less hassle than flashtool.
then once you have a freshly installed phone, you can try to do whatever you want again from the start
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Oh man you could be my key to success! I have a file called R800x_FullStocknosimlockta_Verizon.ftf but how would I flash it via the flashtool? Is that the same thing as fastbooting something? (fastboot flash boot YOURFILENAME.img, etc)
EDIT: in re-reading your post, I'm guessing that fastboot and flashtool are not the same thing. I'm not familiar, but eager to learn.
If a file ends in .ftf or .sin you flash via flashtool. A program commonly used for the x10 and flashes to the phone in flash mode (led lot up in green)
And files ending in .img are flashed with fastboot (cmd command) with phone in bootloader mode (blue led)
EDIT: what model phone you using? the R800x?
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solitarymonkey said:
If a file ends in .ftf or .sin you flash via flashtool. A program commonly used for the x10 and flashes to the phone in flash mode (led lot up in green)
And files ending in .img are flashed with fastboot (cmd command) with phone in bootloader mode (blue led)
EDIT: what model phone you using? the R800x?
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This is not entirely true.... .sin files can be flashed with fastboot as well because they are essentially just images themselves: fastboot.exe flash boot kernel.sin
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But for simplicity, I like to keep .sin files to flashtool. Especially as there is so many of them!! plus, you don't need bootloader unlocked to flash .sin via flashtool.
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Yes I'm using the R800X. If there's a way to completely install a new firmware/OS, then that's what I'd like. As soon as it is plugged in to the usb cable, it goes straight to recovery.
EDIT: Okay doing no battery-hold search>plug in>reinsert battery worked. Now I'm in fastboot mode (blue LED) now give me something(s) to flash which will get me back to stock, minus the bootloader. I'd like the bootloader to stay locked, lol. R800X.
chattguy said:
Yes I'm using the R800X. If there's a way to completely install a new firmware/OS, then that's what I'd like. As soon as it is plugged in to the usb cable, it goes straight to recovery.
EDIT: Okay doing no battery-hold search>plug in>reinsert battery worked. Now I'm in fastboot mode (blue LED) now give me something(s) to flash which will get me back to stock, minus the bootloader. I'd like the bootloader to stay locked, lol. R800X.
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I'm that case, you may be interested in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16308696
It is dedicated to the r800x, and has many downloads which can help. Like stock kernel.sin
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solitarymonkey said:
I'm that case, you may be interested in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16308696
It is dedicated to the r800x, and has many downloads which can help. Like stock kernel.sin
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So okay I got it to go to the "Sony Ericsson" Splash screen but then it just sits there. Should I flash system.sin as well? Would this help or hinder?
chattguy said:
So okay I got it to go to the "Sony Ericsson" Splash screen but then it just sits there. Should I flash system.sin as well? Would this help or hinder?
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probably a good idea, yeah. if that fails, try a full restore with a complete ftf package via flashtool

help! my mini pro stucked on sony ericsson logo

hey guys, this is my first time i would say i bricked my phone. i need someone to help me my phone has been in 'coma' for nearly 2 days now.
so this happened when i try to apply this mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044 and after i carelessly copied framework-res.apk to system/framework using root explorer without setting the correct permissions, my phone automatically shuts off and try to restart but it failed, it stucked on the big sony ericsson logo and 'sony ericsson' text.
i have pull out the battery hundred times and try to reboot my phone normally but it didnt worked it still stucked on the sony ericsson logo.
so can anyone help me please...
what tools/application should i get to fix this?
first of all, i dont want to wipe/lose/factory reset my phone memory data because that would make my phone contacts gone which i never ever want to happen. so please is it possible to backup my contacts somewhere else if wiping is the answer at least??
okay i took a lot of time to type this and hoping someone give me an answer
Hi, what is your model no? and you rooted it?
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i use sk17i mini pro as mentioned above and yes it is obviously rooted
Congratulations, you have felt the power of customizing Android for the first
Actually, one way to fix this now, is to get back to fully stock firmware.
The second way would be to unlock bootloader, install a custom kernel, enter recovery and use Fix Permissions option. Unfortunately, not all Recoveries have this, only some versions of ClockworkMod Recovery. I have used many kernels on my LWW and only some of these included this option and I can't remember which one had, which not.
Someguyfromhell said:
Congratulations, you have felt the power of customizing Android for the first
Actually, one way to fix this now, is to get back to fully stock firmware.
The second way would be to unlock bootloader, install a custom kernel, enter recovery and use Fix Permissions option. Unfortunately, not all Recoveries have this, only some versions of ClockworkMod Recovery. I have used many kernels on my LWW and only some of these included this option and I can't remember which one had, which not.
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actually, i have been in android customization for so long already when im still using my sold lg optimus one a year ago. i have flash a custom roms and kernels on that phone a lot of times so im not new on android customization at all.
i stayed away from customizing my sony ericsson phone cause its a bit different and hard here espeially when it comes to unlocking bootloader and that stuff
back to the real topic, so what tools do i need to get back to fully new stock firmware, remember, i cant boot my phone.
and how about my contacts, messages, will it be gone? omg i dont want it to be gone. please help me to make my phone boot normally without nothing lose especially my contacts
someone help me asap please, i feel bad for my phone just sitting there cant boot and cant do anything. its been 2 days i didnt use my phone!!
Izzy Stinson said:
actually, i have been in android customization for so long already when im still using my sold lg optimus one a year ago. i have flash a custom roms and kernels on that phone a lot of times so im not new on android customization at all.
i stayed away from customizing my sony ericsson phone cause its a bit different and hard here espeially when it comes to unlocking bootloader and that stuff
back to the real topic, so what tools do i need to get back to fully new stock firmware, remember, i cant boot my phone.
and how about my contacts, messages, will it be gone? omg i dont want it to be gone. please help me to make my phone boot normally without nothing lose especially my contacts
someone help me asap please, i feel bad for my phone just sitting there cant boot and cant do anything. its been 2 days i didnt use my phone!!
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If contacts is too important for you and you have no backups, then go for the 2nd way - Unlock bootloader and install a custom kernel, which offers the Fix Permissions option.
I will check the Update Service, if Repair option will erase user data or not, currently updating my phone.
EDIT: Yes, removes all data.
Someguyfromhell said:
If contacts is too important for you and you have no backups, then go for the 2nd way - Unlock bootloader and install a custom kernel, which offers the Fix Permissions option.
I will check the Update Service, if Repair option will erase user data or not, currently updating my phone.
EDIT: Yes, removes all data.
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okay okay i got a good news, i got my contacts backup month ago using smscontactsbackup app.
alright now, what if contacts is not important anymore and what is the 1st way?
btw how about flashtool? can i flash a new stock rom without wiping data, i think theres an option for that. but im not sure if its possible to use flashtool while my phone is off
Izzy Stinson said:
okay okay i got a good news, i got my contacts backup month ago using smscontactsbackup app.
alright now, what if contacts is not important anymore and what is the 1st way?
btw how about flashtool? can i flash a new stock rom without wiping data, i think theres an option for that. but im not sure if its possible to use flashtool while my phone is off
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If you can access flashmode, then your okay. Just flash stock firmware.
Will check Flashtool option.
Yep, you're correct, Flashtool has option to not wipe user data.
Someguyfromhell said:
If you can access flashmode, then your okay. Just flash stock firmware.
Will check Flashtool option.
Yep, you're correct, Flashtool has option to not wipe user data.
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nice. btw can you tell me step by step how to access flashmode using flashtool to flash a fresh stock rom?
i havent use it in a long time.
most importantly, can i use flashtool while my phone is off??
Izzy Stinson said:
nice. btw can you tell me step by step how to access flashmode using flashtool to flash a fresh stock rom?
i havent use it in a long time.
most importantly, can i use flashtool while my phone is off??
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Flashmode - Turn off phone, connect USB cable to your computer, hold down Volume DOWN button and connect USB cable to your phone.
Flashtool guide is in my tutorial.
Someguyfromhell said:
Flashmode - Turn off phone, connect USB cable to your computer, hold down Volume DOWN button and connect USB cable to your phone.
Flashtool guide is in my tutorial.
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i cant find your tutorial. link?
this will do? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
or maybe i should try what this guy says?
"Follow this guide External rooting guide but in steps 5 and 12 instead of "rootxperia.zip" use "mini_mod_v1.8.zip". Once you have phone fully booted I suggest to install CWM recovery mode (you probably don't have it now) - CWM installation file - run install-cwm1.cmd and follow the onscreen instructions. Then you will be able to enter CWM recovery via volume down button during booting."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044&page=40
Izzy Stinson said:
i cant find your tutorial. link?
this will do? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
or maybe i should try what this guy says?
"Follow this guide External rooting guide but in steps 5 and 12 instead of "rootxperia.zip" use "mini_mod_v1.8.zip". Once you have phone fully booted I suggest to install CWM recovery mode (you probably don't have it now) - CWM installation file - run install-cwm1.cmd and follow the onscreen instructions. Then you will be able to enter CWM recovery via volume down button during booting."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044&page=40
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i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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You should probably get a backup app and backup your stuff or either root again and install CWM and backup that way
Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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Well he forgot to tell you that the first boot after every new 'fresh' flash required a little time for the phone to boot because it create cache at the boot animation...
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Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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which guide did you use i i have u20 model and mine is stuck on the white sony screen i cant boot into flash mode cause the phone turns on as soon as i plug it in to the comp i just baught this phone i wasnt even gonna touch it but it only has 2.1 and i cant install anything i have no sleep so i need to know if this neo tutorial will unlock my phone 4 hrs and still on the screen its prolly gonna die soon
plz help me thanks in advance gents
Actually, i think you could've salvaged your phone without the need of flashing it... If you had access to CWM, you could've put framework file into zip file and flash it with CWM. It helped me once when i got stuck in bootloop after failed installation of a mod
maso321 said:
which guide did you use i i have u20 model and mine is stuck on the white sony screen i cant boot into flash mode cause the phone turns on as soon as i plug it in to the comp i just baught this phone i wasnt even gonna touch it but it only has 2.1 and i cant install anything i have no sleep so i need to know if this neo tutorial will unlock my phone 4 hrs and still on the screen its prolly gonna die soon
plz help me thanks in advance gents
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its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
Izzy Stinson said:
its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
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do you know where i may get the software from ?
WORKED LIKE A CHARM !! thank you attemp number 2!
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Izzy Stinson said:
its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
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you my friend are a dangous man !! flashing it now thanks again i got the stock rom
Problem Resolved
I think that is a bootloop problem , you can try this method. It helps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4nfePh0KQc&feature=plcp
I also had this same problem when installing hybrom v17 with lock bootloader and stock kernel. It helped me a lot. Hit thanks if I helped

[Q] bricked my xperia minipro ?

so this morning i tried to root my xperia minipro.
i had the ics, so i flash the kernel to Neo MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_Kernel .
after i follow the flashing instruction.
i start to root my device with this tutorial > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
then i flash the kernel back to SK17_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel .
the first attempt. after i follow all the instruction, nothing happen. my device still not rooted.
and i try to flash the kernel again, but then my phone screen goes black.
at first i thought it's just rebooting, but after i wait nothing happen.
i've tried to press the power button, and still nothing happen.
only the led on the back button turned on, and then goes off again and on again, and then off again.
i tried to flash the kernel again. but i can't even get to the flash mode.
did i just bricked my device ?
No, you didn't bricked it?
Your missing the root procedure...
Download and root using this...
http://www.4shared.com/zip/mzM0gROA/DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-RO.html?refurl=d1url
read this for the complete instruction in rooting.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
Yes u missed I have also rooted my phone with same trick
Model - Wt19i
Stock ICS 4.1.B.0.587
Kernel - Rage ICS v3.2
danugrah said:
so this morning i tried to root my xperia minipro.
i had the ics, so i flash the kernel to Neo MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_Kernel .
after i follow the flashing instruction.
i start to root my device with this tutorial > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
then i flash the kernel back to SK17_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel .
the first attempt. after i follow all the instruction, nothing happen. my device still not rooted.
and i try to flash the kernel again, but then my phone screen goes black.
at first i thought it's just rebooting, but after i wait nothing happen.
i've tried to press the power button, and still nothing happen.
only the led on the back button turned on, and then goes off again and on again, and then off again.
i tried to flash the kernel again. but i can't even get to the flash mode.
did i just bricked my device ?
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fangweile said:
No, you didn't bricked it?
Your missing the root procedure...
Download and root using this...
http://www.4shared.com/zip/mzM0gROA/DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-RO.html?refurl=d1url
read this for the complete instruction in rooting.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
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Fangweile is rite, u miss out to root ur device after flashing the 1st kernel.
Just follow the tutorial in the sony blog, becareful to not forgeting some step again.
I used to be use that tutorial to root my phone,and everything is fine.
Good luck..
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i've done that already.
after the rooting process is done, all i had to do is flash the kernel back right ?
the root process is done, but i can't flash the kernel, i can't even get into flash mode.
danugrah said:
i've done that already.
after the rooting process is done, all i had to do is flash the kernel back right ?
the root process is done, but i can't flash the kernel, i can't even get into flash mode.
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u flash kernel in fastboot mode not flashmode
MoonBlade said:
u flash kernel in fastboot mode not flashmode
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No for kernel.sin of the stock firmware you go in flashmode and exclude all except from kernel...
Try it again, install the drivers again, press volume down while connecting, it must work. Take off battery before you try and reinsert. The phone must be turned off!
mihahn said:
No for kernel.sin of the stock firmware you go in flashmode and exclude all except from kernel...
Try it again, install the drivers again, press volume down while connecting, it must work. Take off battery before you try and reinsert. The phone must be turned off!
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hey thank's a lot, it works! my device is up again!
danugrah said:
hey thank's a lot, it works! my device is up again!
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Now maybe use another tutorial to root it, or try it again. For any questions just ask
Hit Thanks if I've helped
mihahn said:
No for kernel.sin of the stock firmware you go in flashmode and exclude all except from kernel...
Try it again, install the drivers again, press volume down while connecting, it must work. Take off battery before you try and reinsert. The phone must be turned off!
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mihahn said:
Now maybe use another tutorial to root it, or try it again. For any questions just ask
Hit Thanks if I've helped
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yeah, once again thank you, thank you very much!!!. and my device have been rooted
Thank God to know that,conggratulation then..
send from my SK17i via xda premium
fangweile said:
No, you didn't bricked it?
Your missing the root procedure...
Download and root using this...
http://www.4shared.com/zip/mzM0gROA/DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-RO.html?refurl=d1url
read this for the complete instruction in rooting.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
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i'm also facing the same problem....
but when i open the "runme.bat"
it always shows "waiting for device"
apaini said:
i'm also facing the same problem....
but when i open the "runme.bat"
it always shows "waiting for device"
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are you sure that you enabled the usb debugging???, I have the same problem when I root my phone, but this solved when the usb debugging is enabled....
regards!!!

Busted ZU screen - how to factory reset without touchscreen?

The Ultra took a spill and now the screen is cracked:crying:. Screen still works but touch is dead. Luckily I bought the accidental replacement warranty though Sony.
I want to factory reset the phone before sending it back to Sony but without the touchscreen working how can I do this? Phone is stock on 4.3. My other androids had a volume/power button combination to get into the factory recovery to do a reset. What can I do?
EVO'D_OUT said:
The Ultra took a spill and now the screen is cracked:crying:. Screen still works but touch is dead. Luckily I bought the accidental replacement warranty though Sony.
I want to factory reset the phone before sending it back to Sony but without the touchscreen working how can I do this? Phone is stock on 4.3. My other androids had a volume/power button combination to get into the factory recovery to do a reset. What can I do?
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Theres a bunch of compand promt comands to can use using ADB I believe?
Fastboot -w
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If you have a USB OTG cable, you can just plug in a mouse and... voila.
LordManhattan said:
If you have a USB OTG cable, you can just plug in a mouse and... voila.
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Don't have an OTG cable.
What is the fastboot thing? Is that a program or something? Talk to me like I'm an infant please
EVO'D_OUT said:
Don't have an OTG cable.
What is the fastboot thing? Is that a program or something? Talk to me like I'm an infant please
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Fastboot let's us flash certain things from a computer. Same with Flashmode.
- Fastboot = Turn your Ultra off and hold VOL UP while you plug it to your computer. A blue LED will light up.
Flashmode = Same as fast boot, but hold VOL DOWN. The LED will blink once and then it'll look "dead", but it is in flashmode.
Fastboot is mostly used when we flash boot.img and stuff like that, while flashmode is used when we flash stock FTF ROMs using Flashtool on the computer. If you want to go back to complete stock, install Flashtool on your computer, download a stock Sony ROM (FTF) and flash it by kicking it into Flashmode.
Are your bootloader unlocked? If yes, click the BLU button in Flashtool and re-lock your bootloader. If it's not unlocked then just flash a stock ROM and you're done.
Can you give us some more info? What ROM are you currently on? Unlocked bootloader? Rooted?
I'm in bed now so I can help you tomorrow if you need some help.
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LordManhattan said:
Fastboot let's us flash certain things from a computer. Same with Flashmode.
- Fastboot = Turn your Ultra off and hold VOL UP while you plug it to your computer. A blue LED will light up.
Flashmode = Same as fast boot, but hold VOL DOWN. The LED will blink once and then it'll look "dead", but it is in flashmode.
Fastboot is mostly used when we flash boot.img and stuff like that, while flashmode is used when we flash stock FTF ROMs using Flashtool on the computer. If you want to go back to complete stock, install Flashtool on your computer, download a stock Sony ROM (FTF) and flash it by kicking it into Flashmode.
Are your bootloader unlocked? If yes, click the BLU button in Flashtool and re-lock your bootloader. If it's not unlocked then just flash a stock ROM and you're done.
Can you give us some more info? What ROM are you currently on? Unlocked bootloader? Rooted?
I'm in bed now so I can help you tomorrow if you need some help.
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Seriously helpful post dude! Thanks!
So I found the flashtool instructions from this thread --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
My phone is bone stock .290 4.3. Never unlocked bootloader, rooted, or anything. Just stock.
Once I install Flashtool and the corresponding drivers I just flash the stock ROM on the phone, and thats it? That doesn't mess with the bootloader or TA partition, or any of that stuff?
EVO'D_OUT said:
Seriously helpful post dude! Thanks!
So I found the flashtool instructions from this thread --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
My phone is bone stock .290 4.3. Never unlocked bootloader, rooted, or anything. Just stock.
Once I install Flashtool and the corresponding drivers I just flash the stock ROM on the phone, and thats it? That doesn't mess with the bootloader or TA partition, or any of that stuff?
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Correct. That's the only thing you'll have to do. The TA partition is intact since you didn't unlock the bootloader. Flash the ROM and you're done. You probably want to do a full wipe (delete all personal stuff), so be sure that the three boxes under WIPE (in flashtool) are checked
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LordManhattan said:
Correct. That's the only thing you'll have to do. The TA partition is intact since you didn't unlock the bootloader. Flash the ROM and you're done. You probably want to do a full wipe (delete all personal stuff), so be sure that the three boxes under WIPE (in flashtool) are checked
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Success! Thanks again Lord. I managed to flash the stock 4.3 FTF back on the ZU through flashtool without a hitch.
EVO'D_OUT said:
Success! Thanks again Lord. I managed to flash the stock 4.3 FTF back on the ZU through flashtool without a hitch.
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Sweet!
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"Help" Cant flash kernel to my ZU

need help...
i've used flashtool many times until now, i dont know whats wrong with it...
1. my ZU got boot loop, then i force to turn it off... (i want to get in to recovery but there is no sign that my zu has it... )
2. i've tried to flash kernel to my zu but failed... (
3. so i tried to flashed my zu to a new one (rom), but i got no signal at all...
4. then i tried again no 2 but got the same result...:crying: (hope that i can to restore my backup from recovery)
what i have to do guys...
i hope there is a kind peoples that will try to help me... (i wish :angel: )
regards
G sound said:
need help...
i've used flashtool many times until now, i dont know whats wrong with it...
1. my ZU got boot loop, then i force to turn it off... (i want to get in to recovery but there is no sign that my zu has it... )
2. i've tried to flash kernel to my zu but failed... (
3. so i tried to flashed my zu to a new one (rom), but i got no signal at all...
4. then i tried again no 2 but got the same result...:crying: (hope that i can to restore my backup from recovery)
what i have to do guys...
i hope there is a kind peoples that will try to help me... (i wish :angel: )
regards
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What version are you from and what do you what to flash it with...are you trying to downgrade your firmware....are you unlocked or locked bootloader...
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martin132014 said:
What version are you from and what do you what to flash it with...are you trying to downgrade your firmware....are you unlocked or locked bootloader...
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well i came from 757 IN version and i use doomlords kernel...
i think i stuck in 3.4.0-perf-g6f5bf40 kernel... (wich i dont know what that is... :laugh: ) plus flashtool 0.9.16...
Please help me Master...:angel:
thanks for your responds
regards
G sound said:
well i came from 757 IN version and i use doomlords kernel...
i think i stuck in 3.4.0-perf-g6f5bf40 kernel... (wich i dont know what that is... :laugh: ) plus flashtool 0.9.16...
Please help me Master...:angel:
thanks for your responds
regards
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How are you trying to get into recovery?
What does the LED do while you boot the ZU?
I would just flash jackie099's kernel and restore the backup from there - I cant see how flashtool would be failing except for a problem on the PC
G sound said:
well i came from 757 IN version and i use doomlords kernel...
i think i stuck in 3.4.0-perf-g6f5bf40 kernel... (wich i dont know what that is... :laugh: ) plus flashtool 0.9.16...
Please help me Master...:angel:
thanks for your responds
regards
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If its so hard for you, i suggest to flash 757 ftf and begin from scratch...its not so hard to do it all over again...after you get recovery, just restore your backup...
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blueether said:
How are you trying to get into recovery?
What does the LED do while you boot the ZU?
I would just flash jackie099's kernel and restore the backup from there - I cant see how flashtool would be failing except for a problem on the PC
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If its so hard for you, i suggest to flash 757 ftf and begin from scratch...its not so hard to do it all over again...after you get recovery, just restore your backup...[/QUOTE]
yes master...
i cant get into recovery, i used to get no problem at all flashing kernels or down/upgrading ftf to it...
but right now i'm stuck with this kernel wich theres no recovery at all, no light no recovery...:crying:
i've tried to reflash kernels many times but failed...
the worse part that i got is that it has no signal at all...:crying:
if i flash it with any new ftf (down/upgrade), the kernel should be replace by the list on ftf package right...
but not mine...
Stucks... (3.4 bla bla)
how could i recover my ZU if i cant flash the kernel...:crying:
thanks for your responds...
yes master...
i cant get into recovery, i used to get no problem at all flashing kernels or down/upgrading ftf to it...
but right now i'm stuck with this kernel wich theres no recovery at all, no light no recovery...:crying:
i've tried to reflash kernels many times but failed...
the worse part that i got is that it has no signal at all...:crying:
if i flash it with any new ftf (down/upgrade), the kernel should be replace by the list on ftf package right...
but not mine...
Stucks... (3.4 bla bla)
how could i recover my ZU if i cant flash the kernel...:crying:
thanks for your responds...
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Well use flashtool to flash a kernel like jackie009 or any other that works for you.....
mathurmatt said:
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Well use flashtool to flash a kernel like jackie009 or any other that works for you.....
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i dont know master...
from the very first i learned to flash ZU, i've used flashtool until now too...
G sound said:
i dont know master...
from the very first i learned to flash ZU, i've used flashtool until now too...
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Just flash 757 ftf not kernel..flash it with flashtool not recovery...it will restore your phone....then root it again...
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G sound said:
i dont know master...
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I'm positive that I've seen this pr0n before.
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Installing a kernel is a simple process.
I am runnnig DoomKernel on Nordic stock .757
battery life is great
G sound said:
need help...
i've used flashtool many times until now, i dont know whats wrong with it...
1. my ZU got boot loop, then i force to turn it off... (i want to get in to recovery but there is no sign that my zu has it... )
2. i've tried to flash kernel to my zu but failed... (
3. so i tried to flashed my zu to a new one (rom), but i got no signal at all...
4. then i tried again no 2 but got the same result...:crying: (hope that i can to restore my backup from recovery)
what i have to do guys...
i hope there is a kind peoples that will try to help me... (i wish :angel: )
regards
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Download this: https://mega.co.nz/#!Vh8xEZYR!HwGosI...VlhUObM0NdNrPg
Make sure your phone is turned off.
Start Flashtool and click the lightening bolt at the top left and select 'FASTBOOT MODE'.
You should now see a new window of flashtool titled FASTBOOT TOOLBOX.
Plug in your phone while holding the Volume Up button
Back on flashtool: To the far right where it says 'By DOOMLORD', just below that the second option is 'Select Kernel to Flash', click it.
Browse for the .IMG file that you downloaded from the top of this post(which is the boot file for your phone to boot and let you into recovery).
Change the file type that's listed next to File Name at the bottom of the browse window, to .IMG
Select the .img file and it should flash automatically and tell you to check the log list shown right in flashtool before rebooting. If you don't see any errors then go ahead and unplug your device and boot it and try going into recovery.
You should be good to go now.
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I'm positive that I've seen this pr0n before.
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Yes master...:good:
CEROSERDNA said:
Installing a kernel is a simple process.
I am runnnig DoomKernel on Nordic stock .757
battery life is great
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Me too but before I got stuck...
CEROSERDNA said:
Installing a kernel is a simple process.
I am runnnig DoomKernel on Nordic stock .757
battery life is great
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Me too but right now I got stuck...
Jammol said:
Download this: https://mega.co.nz/#!Vh8xEZYR!HwGosI...VlhUObM0NdNrPg
Make sure your phone is turned off.
Start Flashtool and click the lightening bolt at the top left and select 'FASTBOOT MODE'.
You should now see a new window of flashtool titled FASTBOOT TOOLBOX.
Plug in your phone while holding the Volume Up button
Back on flashtool: To the far right where it says 'By DOOMLORD', just below that the second option is 'Select Kernel to Flash', click it.
Browse for the .IMG file that you downloaded from the top of this post(which is the boot file for your phone to boot and let you into recovery).
Change the file type that's listed next to File Name at the bottom of the browse window, to .IMG
Select the .img file and it should flash automatically and tell you to check the log list shown right in flashtool before rebooting. If you don't see any errors then go ahead and unplug your device and boot it and try going into recovery.
You should be good to go now.
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I can't download it... It say invalid argument...
G sound said:
I can't download it... It say invalid argument...
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I think we need to see a log or screen grab of the output of flashtool when you try and flash a kernel and a FTF
I think "invalid argument" normally happens on a locked bootloader???
blueether said:
I think we need to see a log or screen grab of the output of flashtool when you try and flash a kernel and a FTF
I think "invalid argument" normally happens on a locked bootloader???
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Sorry I forgot to unlock bootloader again...
But even I unlock it I'm still stuck...
I'll send the log when I get back to my home then...
Thanks again to all of you masters...
G sound said:
Sorry I forgot to unlock bootloader again...
But even I unlock it I'm still stuck...
I'll send the log when I get back to my home then...
Don't forget to backup you TA PARTITION before you unlock your device,
If you need any help PM me ill be glad to help
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