Hi,
I have successfully rooted my Sony Xperia U and downloaded the custom rom available at XDA. But I cannot reboot the phone in recovery mode for installing the new rom. Can anyone please help me with the procedure or Button combination to do so?
Thanks in advance.
king007khan said:
Hi,
I have successfully rooted my Sony Xperia U and downloaded the custom rom available at XDA. But I cannot reboot the phone in recovery mode for installing the new rom. Can anyone please help me with the procedure or Button combination to do so?
Thanks in advance.
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Reebot phone when u see Sony logo and blue led glows with a vibration press volume + key up repeatedly to get into recovery
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it worked i can see you blue and green led but its turning off immediately why plz help!!!!!!!!!
1. reboot
2. press volume down key repeatedly when u see sony logo
3. enter recovery
blue led is for fastboot and green for flashmode.. u dont need them for entering recovery
Ik but I saw both (blue on sides and green in middle)
Led or illumination strip?
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Of course liuilmnation bar but anyway I flashed a custom kernal and its working
But when I installed xperiance 2 lite it didn't bootup but I was lucky I made a backup is what cuz I still have gingerbread if that so how I can update to ics?
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My xperia u didn't boot to Sony logo
My PC win8 is not detecting the phone both in flash mode and in fast boot it simply says drivers not installed
I flashed venagence kernel for u
And installed experience v2.1
Now its bricked what to do
Can anyone help please
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What did you do?
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sonypro said:
Of course liuilmnation bar but anyway I flashed a custom kernal and its working
But when I installed xperiance 2 lite it didn't bootup but I was lucky I made a backup is what cuz I still have gingerbread if that so how I can update to ics?
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u tried stock ics
My xperia u didn't boot to Sony logo
My PC win8 is not detecting the phone both in flash mode and in fast boot it simply says drivers not installed
I flashed venagence kernel for u
And installed experience v2.1
Now its bricked what to do
Can anyone help please
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170
But xperiance is stuck ics
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if u r coming from GB, first flash Stock ICS
Why I can't install the Rom I want I have root ,unlocked bootloader and cwm recovery
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because this "ROM" is just a package of files that modifies stock ROM, u need Stock ICS first.
The flash mode drive is not working plz help
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Sorry the drivers are not compatible with win8 I used win7 the drivers installed and I'm back to stock Rom and kernel
We should disable driver signature enforcement in win8 to install drivers the video is in you tube watch it
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Hi guys look I have xperia u gingerbread rooted unlocked bootloader and cwm recovery installed is there a way to install a Rom by cwm recovery to make it ics? Plz help cuz that why I rooted!
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sonypro said:
Hi guys look I have xperia u gingerbread rooted unlocked bootloader and cwm recovery installed is there a way to install a Rom by cwm recovery to make it ics? Plz help cuz that why I rooted!
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u cannot flash firmware in CWM, only zip files. ICS is stock Firmware and has to be installed through flashtool or PC companion
If you want stock Rom download ics ftf and flash it using flashtool then you have to root your mobile again
If you want a costom rom
First you have to flash a ics kernel using flashtool
Then install the zip using cwm
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My phone is Sony xperia S. ICS 4.0.4 stock. Unlocked and rooted and no recovery. I am interested to flash custom rom which I need to flash recovery. I am going thru almost all the threads since morning but could not found/understand which recovery is compatible with above specification. Please guide me or refer to a thread from where I could get the required file. Thanks
Use XRecovery.. It installs cwm on ur phone
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Yasharkhan said:
Use XRecovery.. It installs cwm on ur phone
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Which XRecovery. I googled and found all Xrecoveries for X8,X10 etc. None for XperiaS. Do those work for Xperia S?
Sorry it was a RecoverX.. Here's the link
http://www.mediafire.com/?d52y6ai8x5p9y2l
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Sorry for hijacking but Is there any way to installi it without fastboot mode? Through another receovery?
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piponxs said:
Sorry for hijacking but Is there any way to installi it without fastboot mode? Through another receovery?
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Installing cwm is possible only by flashing a pre rooted kernel through command prompt using fastboot method.
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piponxs said:
Sorry for hijacking but Is there any way to installi it without fastboot mode? Through another receovery?
Look at the above post..u just need a rooted phone and a pc.. And u can install the cwm
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javedabbasi said:
My phone is Sony xperia S. ICS 4.0.4 stock. Unlocked and rooted and no recovery. I am interested to flash custom rom which I need to flash recovery. I am going thru almost all the threads since morning but could not found/understand which recovery is compatible with above specification. Please guide me or refer to a thread from where I could get the required file. Thanks
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connect your phone, unzip the attachment and run bat, follow the instructions. tab screen at sony boot logo and you should be in recovery.
thanks
corum3 said:
connect your phone, unzip the attachment and run bat, follow the instructions. tab screen at sony boot logo and you should be in recovery.
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thanks for that. ive googled and tried a few ways but that ^^ worked a treat for me :good:
ROM Manager
hi,
yes, it works, indeed (LT26i 4.0.4)! And in opposite to RecoveryX. Fortunately now I can get into recovery mode but is it compatible with ROM Manager from CWM? Because for me it seems not.
Ok here's the problem
My mini pro running on latest sony ics fw, bootloader Unlocked,
Why if i tried to flash a custom kernel (i've tried latest mesa & rage ics kernel) with a flashtool/fastboot it always failed booting and stuck at sony logo
And when i've tried to flash via cwm why it always said that operation aborted
Any help will be appriciated thank you
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Theonlyzii said:
Ok here's the problem
My mini pro running on latest sony ics fw, bootloader Unlocked,
Why if i tried to flash a custom kernel (i've tried latest mesa & rage ics kernel) with a flashtool/fastboot it always failed booting and stuck at sony logo
And when i've tried to flash via cwm why it always said that operation aborted
Any help will be appriciated thank you
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How can you flash a kernel in cmw ? ... You can't flash a kernel or get out of bootloop ?
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Theonlyzii said:
Ok here's the problem
My mini pro running on latest sony ics fw, bootloader Unlocked,
Why if i tried to flash a custom kernel (i've tried latest mesa & rage ics kernel) with a flashtool/fastboot it always failed booting and stuck at sony logo
And when i've tried to flash via cwm why it always said that operation aborted
Any help will be appriciated thank you
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You can Install a kernel in fastboot only!!
1. Shut down your phone
2. Hold the volume down key
3. Plug the USB cable and release the volume button
4. A blue LED should light
5. Flash the kernel.
6. Enter CWM and delete all the caches
Post results...
mexusbg said:
You can Install a kernel in fastboot only!!
1. Shut down your phone
2. Hold the volume down key
3. Plug the USB cable and release the volume button
4. A blue LED should light
5. Flash the kernel.
6. Enter CWM and delete all the caches
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Sorry friend, is hold volume up key
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mexusbg said:
You can Install a kernel in fastboot only!!
1. Shut down your phone
2. Hold the volume down key
3. Plug the USB cable and release the volume button
4. A blue LED should light
5. Flash the kernel.
6. Enter CWM and delete all the caches
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So i can't flash a kernel on cwm?
I thought it was possible because in my xperia S i can do that
Oke here the result after i flash the kernel
I phone dosent turn on at all
I have to flash the firmware again to get it booting again
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rachit.rc96 said:
How can you flash a kernel in cmw ? ... You can't flash a kernel or get out of bootloop ?
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After i flash a custom kernel. Will i get root access?
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Theonlyzii said:
After i flash a custom kernel. Will i get root access?
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Depends on the kernel. For Rage Kernel - YES.
Yes it's volume UP - my mistake.
Anyone?
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Theonlyzii said:
Anyone?
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do you still have problems with your phone?
Maybe other kernels doesn't match with the ICS? Not sure, try it again then
daydu19 said:
do you still have problems with your phone?
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Yes
The Problem Is when i try to flash the kernel via Fastboot/Flashtool my phone won't boot at all
i have to flash a stock firmware to get it working again
I've tried all Kernel (Panic,MESA, RAGE, Krsh) And still The phone won't boot
i don't have this problem in my LwW And Xperia S though
Theonlyzii said:
Yes
The Problem Is when i try to flash the kernel via Fastboot/Flashtool my phone won't boot at all
i have to flash a stock firmware to get it working again
I've tried all Kernel (Panic,MESA, RAGE, Krsh) And still The phone won't boot
i don't have this problem in my LwW And Xperia S though
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Just asking... Are u sure that the kernel that ur flashing is the one for sk17i? Just making sure cauze I have no problem with my mini pro
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Theonlyzii said:
Ok here's the problem
My mini pro running on latest sony ics fw, bootloader Unlocked,
Why if i tried to flash a custom kernel (i've tried latest mesa & rage ics kernel) with a flashtool/fastboot it always failed booting and stuck at sony logo
And when i've tried to flash via cwm why it always said that operation aborted
Any help will be appriciated thank you
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1. You must know what kernel support for your rom
2. make sure your file download isn't corrupt
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Smartid said:
1. You must know what kernel support for your rom
2. make sure your file download isn't corrupt
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Im On Stock ICS (latest Build) What Kernel Did Not Support Stock ROM
i've Download The Kernel Like 3 Times Each NO way It is Corrupted
daydu19 said:
Just asking... Are u sure that the kernel that ur flashing is the one for sk17i? Just making sure cauze I have no problem with my mini pro
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I'm Sure It's For Stock ICS sk17i
I've download several kernel Not Just one
But None of it seems to be working
u need unlocked bootloader for custom kernel n flash in fastboot .via flashtool
Thehahaz said:
u need unlocked bootloader for custom kernel n flash in fastboot .via flashtool
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My device is unlocked no doubt about that i've unlock it my self with the official way
And yes i've install it via flashtool but the problem is when i've tried to turn the phone on it won't boot
It only vibrate once and a green led flashed than nothing just black screen
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Theonlyzii said:
My device is unlocked no doubt about that i've unlock it my self with the official way
And yes i've install it via flashtool but the problem is when i've tried to turn the phone on it won't boot
It only vibrate once and a green led flashed than nothing just black screen
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Did you waited a bit? It takes few minutes the first time...
Update fastboot / flashtool to latest version.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and tell us the rooting status under Service info---->Configuration
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mexusbg said:
Did you waited a bit? It takes few minutes the first time...
Update fastboot / flashtool to latest version.
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Yes its finnally works
Looks like my flashtool is outdated.
Thank you guys
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Hi, i'v some imprtant question!
The firts one it's how to ceck if bootloader ar done or not.
The second it's the mast important:
"i'v using se bootloader program forum unlock the Sony xperia s, after that I use a program to root the phone, don't remeber the Jake but it's the topic called "root meny droid"
After that I use recoveryX to install a recovery forse Xperia s"
So the question it's:
"how i can flash a cm 9.1 how?"
I'v a room 9.1 nazomi download form the cm site in my sd.
I don't know if i can enter in recovery mode and flash form ther... I don't know if I need a kernerl or what...
I thank u for all!
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Unlock bootloader.
Fastboot advanced stock kernel which will give you root and recovery.
Flash cm9.1 using recovery
Job done
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So i can jet flash my room? I never touch the kernel...so I think that I nave a stock kernel install.
I'v root and recovery...
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aster1985 said:
So i can jet flash my room? I never touch the kernel...so I think that I nave a stock kernel install.
I'v root and recovery...
if u alread
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if u have CWM (Clockwork MOD) (the one that makes u can go into recovery) u could flash your ROM.
turn off your phone,
turn on, and when the phone vibrates, press volume up rapidly
u will go into recovery
choose install from ZIP
then locate where your ROM.zip file is
then install
NOTE : You must have a kernel that supports CWM recovery
chitose_ndy said:
if u have CWM (Clockwork MOD) (the one that makes u can go into recovery) u could flash your ROM.
turn off your phone,
turn on, and when the phone vibrates, press volume up rapidly
u will go into recovery
choose install from ZIP
then locate where your ROM.zip file is
then install
NOTE : You must have a kernel that supports CWM recovery
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I'v a clockwork mod installed net but i don't know wich kernel i nave and if it's supported or not, how o where I can controll?
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Hmm..
When u restart ur phone, did it vibrate when sony logo appears?
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It's vibrate when I switch-on way?
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When it vibrates, press the volume up button. Below the hdmi socket.
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I'm sorry, the phone vibrate when I swich on not when I reboot the phone... But what I what to know it's if I can flash the rom whit my stock kernel... beacause I feel scare to flash the kernel...
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Yup. When u turn on the phone, and it vibrates, press volume up button rapidly.
U can install ROM without changing the kernel.
ROM and kernel are 2 different things.
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I rooted my xperia ray this morning and installed The Beautiful ICS ROM from sd card. When the phone was rebooting after the installation, it is stuck on the SONY logo and doesn't respond . Tried fixing it by using pc companion but was no use as it was showing some sort of an error . Mine is an unlocked bootloader. Please help me ASAP
sriram16396 said:
I rooted my xperia ray this morning and installed The Beautiful ICS ROM from sd card. When the phone was rebooting after the installation, it is stuck on the SONY logo and doesn't respond . Tried fixing it by using pc companion but was no use as it was showing some sort of an error . Mine is an unlocked bootloader. Please help me ASAP
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Rooting shouldn't just cause your phone not to boot. How did you root? Which rom did you try to flash?? And you cannot use PC Companion or SEUS after unlocking bootloader. For now, to get your mobile into a working condition, flash a stock ftf file using flashtool. If you don't know how to do that, then check the general section or this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067008
abcdjdj said:
Rooting shouldn't just cause your phone not to boot. How did you root? Which rom did you try to flash?? And you cannot use PC Companion or SEUS after unlocking bootloader. For now, to get your mobile into a working condition, flash a stock ftf file using flashtool. If you don't know how to do that, then check the general section or this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067008
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I flashed and rooted my thing successfully. I tried to flash the one in this thing http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2065116 .And i tried flashing it with some other kernel but was in vain
did you flash the kernel that was working/compatible with that rom? if not , then flash it.
if yes, then you might need to flash your stock rom....(i may be wrong on this one)
Did you do the correct wipes?? Also I hope that you didn't wiped the system.....
Press THANKS if I helped,
Regards,
Abhinav
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jiteshpabla97 said:
did you flash the kernel that was working/compatible with that rom? if not , then flash it.
if yes, then you might need to flash your stock rom....(i may be wrong on this one)
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I flashed it with the stock rom again but the problem still persists
This is called bootloop... Just use flashtool to flash stock kernel.. No other way..
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vaibha said:
This is called bootloop... Just use flashtool to flash stock kernel.. No other way..
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Thanks it worked . But whenever i am trying to flash it with some other rom i am being stuck at the sony screen only. I am unable to use any other rom except the stock rom
To flash any other rom use CWM not flastool.. The complete procedure is:
Go to cwm wipe cache, factory reset, format sysrem, wipe delvin than locate zip via sd card install zip of u stock rom... Njoy...
Press thz if helped
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vaibha said:
To flash any other rom use CWM not flastool.. The complete procedure is:
Go to cwm wipe cache, factory reset, format sysrem, wipe delvin than locate zip via sd card install zip of u stock rom... Njoy...
Press thz if helped
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Like, the thing is now restarting all by itself with the stock rom . Can u tell me how to do it with CWM.
1- you cant use those tools after unlocking bl..
2- flash stock ics and all is solved.
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Nachospeicys said:
1- you cant use those tools after unlocking bl..
2- flash stock ics and all is solved.
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i flashed the stock ics rom but its restarting all by itself
The phone is totally down now :'( .It is showing the sony screen and turning off and starting up to show the sony screen and turn off again .PLease help me ASAP. This is happening only with the charger connected. Without the charger the phone is not responding at all :'( .It is not responding even when connected to my computer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36751000..
Look at the last post by me.. That explains all from rootin to flashing through cwm... N joy
Thank if u like
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Tell u need to flash kernel first than rom through flashtool... After that u phone will b like brand new.. Flashing only rom wount help
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I re-locked the bootloader and updated it the latest version in the official way. But still the phone turns off all of a sudden all by itself just tell me how to get the phone back to its original position. I dont want any other rom except the stock rom now
Flash the stock kernel and then stock rom with flashtool.
arvarobert said:
Flash the stock kernel and then stock rom with flashtool.
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Already did it but still it is being switched off all by itself
Actually the phone is turning off only if sim is inserted and working fine without a sim card
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Your Phone is bricked, flash the Stock ROM Again with Flashtool :3
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Are you sure you unlocked the bootloader properly ? Remember me when I did not unlocked it and tried to flash Cm10.
Or else: do you have the right kernel for the right rom ?
Updated to ICS via PC companion ....phone booted worked for a day while rearranging widgets on home screen gets hanged ...so remove the battery and restart and some how manage to get stuck in a boot loop!!...locked boot loader and not rooted!!
Please help
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Odp: [Q] wt19i bootloop!! Help needed
Are You tried Flashtool? If "no", try to flash .ftf file from this tool, it might be working.
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Would that flash affect the warranty of the phone??...I was hoping for something regarding Sony PC companion :/
Thanks for that suggestion will try it!!
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Odp: [Q] wt19i bootloop!! Help needed
I think You keep warranty, because You did'nt get root and didn't unlocked Your bootloader. Or if I tell You wrong, wait for other users, this is only mine opinion mate.
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Just find stock ftf and flash it and no one cud even recognize u have done that or repair via pcc or sus none of it wud void ur warranty
Press THANKS if I helped,
Best Regards,
AJ
Dont miss the ICON FARM!
Odp: [Q] wt19i bootloop!! Help needed
So flash it via Flashtool.
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I think you should try with seus before using flashtool, sony give this program as alternative in cases like yours
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Thanks for the replies!!
The thing is that since its stuck in a boot loop the PC companion doesn't recognize it ...so was wondering if flash tool will ... I checked it connects in flash mood!...but did not check it will flash tool...will get back
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capt.macken said:
Thanks for the replies!!
The thing is that since its stuck in a boot loop the PC companion doesn't recognize it ...so was wondering if flash tool will ... I checked it connects in flash mood!...but did not check it will flash tool...will get back
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Download pc companion or sony update service, click in sus on your phone, reinstall/repair firmware (something like that) and then you just have to plug your phone in flashmode again. It will flash the firmware (guess it will wipe data) and it should be fine
I've got the same problem as you. just download firmware for your device (search in google), then flash via flashtool.
capt.macken said:
Updated to ICS via PC companion ....phone booted worked for a day while rearranging widgets on home screen gets hanged ...so remove the battery and restart and some how manage to get stuck in a boot loop!!...locked boot loader and not rooted!!
Please help
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What Was the Previous Version Of Your Android before Upgrading It to .587 ?
This Problem is very Common Among Those use .58 of 2.3.4 on their LWW before Upgrading.Just Remove Your SD card and Completely Format It , You can Copy ur music and other personal files But DO NOT COPY files created My phone like android , data , .android_secure or something simply copy those are of ur personal Interest.
Then Flash The .ftf from the link given below and flash .58 firmware and root ur device (if u wish but if not leave the step no. 3 undone and u will not be rooted) then upgrade using ur phone To .62 as a system update from the update center (do not use PC).
after that u will get a clean .62 Firmware.
If u wish to install the ICS please install it via Offline mode as it provides u clean install and no problem (i am using it)
so here are links
link for clean GB and Root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1559685
link for ICS installation via flashtool -www.androidust.com/install-ics-on-live-with-walkman-wt19i/
Please Follow steps to Not brick ur phone
Say Thanks If i helped U.
Phone - Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman
Kernal - Rage Kernal 3.2
Rom - ICS Stock .431
Hey thanks guys for all your replies ....got it done just flashed a firmware over the other one!!... It worked phone working good now!!! Thank you
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capt.macken said:
Would that flash affect the warranty of the phone??...I was hoping for something regarding Sony PC companion :/
Thanks for that suggestion will try it!!
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please mark as solved, so another user can refer here.