I bought a couple of faulty phones off eBay with the hope of fixing them.
I have an Xperia Ray st18a that gets stuck on the Sony boot screen.
I can go into flash mode and tried updating. it appeared to go ok, no errors, but still stuck on boot logo.
I can't get into fastboot. The LED turns green and a battery icon appears on the screen for a moment. The only device that shows up in device manager at this point is a drive. I tried updating the driver to the one provided on the various fastboot threads here, but it says it's not for this device.
I suspect it's not getting into fastboot mode.
I've tried flashing stock roms using flashtool and they seem to flash ok, but still get stuck on boot logo.
Any ideas of what I can try?
the_scotsman said:
I bought a couple of faulty phones off eBay with the hope of fixing them.
I have an Xperia Ray st18a that gets stuck on the Sony boot screen.
I can go into flash mode and tried updating. it appeared to go ok, no errors, but still stuck on boot logo.
I can't get into fastboot. The LED turns green and a battery icon appears on the screen for a moment. The only device that shows up in device manager at this point is a drive. I tried updating the driver to the one provided on the various fastboot threads here, but it says it's not for this device.
I suspect it's not getting into fastboot mode.
I've tried flashing stock roms using flashtool and they seem to flash ok, but still get stuck on boot logo.
Any ideas of what I can try?
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But you are sure you installed drivers from flashtool folder -> drivers ? Cause normally it should work. Or the bootloader is locked and it's another problem...
To get fastboot working you must have sdk tools and here is the modified android_winusb file, that xperia devices are supported by fastboot. Maybe look there
Yea, done all that. It looks like this one has a locked bootloader and is SIM locked, so fastboot is disabled. So there's no way for me to get to fastboot as I can't get past the boot screen
the_scotsman said:
Yea, done all that. It looks like this one has a locked bootloader and is SIM locked, so fastboot is disabled. So there's no way for me to get to fastboot as I can't get past the boot screen
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Maybe you could try here Turning the brick into a smartphone.
But if it boots up until the screen appears it shouldn't b bricked...
Yea thanks. I can get into flash mode and I am able to successfully flash different firmware, but no matter which one I try, it just stops on the boot screen
the_scotsman said:
Yea thanks. I can get into flash mode and I am able to successfully flash different firmware, but no matter which one I try, it just stops on the boot screen
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What about repairing using sony ericsson update service? Maybe you can repair it like this. Or it could brick 50/50
Tried the SE update tool too. It installs firmware ok, but then still gets stuck on boot screen....
the_scotsman said:
Tried the SE update tool too. It installs firmware ok, but then still gets stuck on boot screen....
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And PC Companion repair options don't work, too?
mihahn said:
And PC Companion repair options don't work, too?
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Hmmm....don't think I've tried that. isn't it the same as the SE update tool?
If not, I'll give it a try.
the_scotsman said:
Hmmm....don't think I've tried that. isn't it the same as the SE update tool?
If not, I'll give it a try.
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I don't know excactly, but pc companion -> support zone -> I don't know. There is an option for repairing, don't know what it does, maybe give it a shot
But I think it'll just reinstall the stock rom again, cause you start with your phone plugged off and then you have to plug it in in flashmode, so I think it's like flashtool...
Just tried PC Companion. It updated the firmware no problem, but still getting stuck on boot screen
scotsman, are you able to boot? are still stuck at boot screen??? im having same issue too... tried flash kernel, rom... non works... (
clustered said:
scotsman, are you able to boot? are still stuck at boot screen??? im having same issue too... tried flash kernel, rom... non works... (
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Sorry, I ended up selling the phone as it was bricked and unable to be revived.
I have the same problem. I'm a noob, so please bear with me =). I was able to root the st18. It came with a gingerbread. I wanted to try and upgrade it so I flashed ST18i_4.0.4_T.ftf, got stuck on the start screen. It showed the new Sony logo then the sony ericsson logo then loops. I can go to recovery, however I'm stuck (yes, noob me). I have another st18 - can I use it to fix the other? If any can direct me how to fix it, I will be eternally grateful. =)
Bowie0_o said:
I have the same problem. I'm a noob, so please bear with me =). I was able to root the st18. It came with a gingerbread. I wanted to try and upgrade it so I flashed ST18i_4.0.4_T.ftf, got stuck on the start screen. It showed the new Sony logo then the sony ericsson logo then loops. I can go to recovery, however I'm stuck (yes, noob me). I have another st18 - can I use it to fix the other? If any can direct me how to fix it, I will be eternally grateful. =)
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Have you tried to flash the gingerbread ftf for your phone?
mihahn said:
Have you tried to flash the gingerbread ftf for your phone?
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I'm downloading it now. I'll post if it works. It took some time to find a gingerbread ftf, some I found can't be recognized by the flashtool. Hopefully, this one works. Thanks for the tip!
Bowie0_o said:
I'm downloading it now. I'll post if it works. It took some time to find a gingerbread ftf, some I found can't be recognized by the flashtool. Hopefully, this one works. Thanks for the tip!
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It worked! I also found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1492805 hope it helps. Cheers!
I got mine to boot in the end with..
boot_miui_rel3.img <-- kernel
then i pressed the volume button down on booting got into the recovery
then on my sd i had put. EmoTR_MIUI_PERT.zip
then wiped data with the recovery and installed the .zip file from sd card it all boots but now the screen does not work lol
one problem after another with this phone.
My xperia ray is not booting.
Its stucked on the sony ericsson logo.
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the_scotsman said:
Sorry, I ended up selling the phone as it was bricked and unable to be revived.
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I have exactly the same problem with my once perfectly working st18i. it was uk orange branded, sim locked with a unlockable bootloader. I did a seus update as recommended by sony and it messed the phone up. I should have done it over the air only.
Any help or advice would be appreciated as the phone is mint and Id love to use it again.
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Okay, I was told to go here since people on AndroidForums.com had no clue on what to do.
Okay, here are my problems -
I received this Android from my mom and it was running Android 2.1. When I first got it, I turned it on without charging it. It booted up, came to the lockscreen, then about a second later turned off and now refuses to boot. I have tried flashing it with generic Android 2.1 and Stock ATT Android 2.1. But it refuses to do nothing but flashes a green light and vibrates. But that all it does. And PC Companion, SEUS, FlashTool have done nothing! So what do I do now? It accepts Flashes and restores, but it's like the Boot Files are corrupted. And I cannot JTAG, so is there any other options?
Thanks in Advanced,
NetworkLabs
NetworkLabs said:
Okay, I was told to go here since people on AndroidForums.com had no clue on what to do.
Okay, here are my problems -
I received this Android from my mom and it was running Android 2.1. When I first got it, I turned it on without charging it. It booted up, came to the lockscreen, then about a second later turned off and now refuses to boot. I have tried flashing it with generic Android 2.1 and Stock ATT Android 2.1. But it refuses to do nothing but flashes a green light and vibrates. But that all it does. And PC Companion, SEUS, FlashTool have done nothing! So what do I do now? It accepts Flashes and restores, but it's like the Boot Files are corrupted. And I cannot JTAG, so is there any other options?
Thanks in Advanced,
NetworkLabs
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Plug in the charger while its off its most likely reallt dead!!!!
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stephenhiscock98 said:
Plug in the charger while its off its most likely reallt dead!!!!
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No, because I charged it all night and tried to turn it on with no success. So that isn't the problem...
Flash 2.3 firmware then do root,recovery(just in case you don't have it) and a kernel.
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Here is the firmware, thank the logic please.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749426
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My only fear is after restore/flash to 2.3, it will most likely sit there forever. The screen doesn't even light up! So if is to happen, what do I do?
NetworkLabs said:
My only fear is after restore/flash to 2.3, it will most likely sit there forever. The screen doesn't even light up! So if is to happen, what do I do?
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No it wont if you flash stock 2.3 it will wotk!
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I had quite the similar issue with my x10i. One day it just decided to stop working completely. No lights no nothing, tried everything, just dead. So I contacted SE and they said they could do nothing if the software had been tampered with, no matter how much I assured them if was a hardware related fault.. So I went to my carrier and they sent me to a phone repairing company (Fonemenders here in Ireland), who try fix the phone themselves by getting parts in from the manufacturers. If they deem your phone irreparable they will get you a new replacement. This is exactly what happened me. So the other day I received an email saying that seeing as my x10 couldn't be fixed, I'd be receiving a Sony Arc as a replacement! So i'm happily waiting for the Arc to get here while I use my moms old x8.
So my best advice if nothing is working, go to your carrier and hopefully they can get you through to a phone repairing place, and I wish you as good luck as my own
Well, I cannot replace the Phone since I am not really using it as a Phone. It will not be activated, it's just to mess around with. And I really don't want to buy a Samsung Galaxy Player just so I don't have to deal with this. So I'm going to try the Stock ROM now and see if it works. Do I have to wait for boot up or something?
Try to flash with SE Companion. It will work.
Well, I restored using SEUS because it's the only one that recognized the phone, other than FlashTool. After it restored, it said Unplug the phone and wait for first time. It will take a while. So I am currently doing that. Hope it turns on!
Well, I've restored it and it still sits here. What's next?
I am going to try to flash it using s1tool and see if that helps. Also, can someone please respond with what they think is wrong?
Okay, here's another question - In order to load the firmware you told me, does my Bootloader have to be UNLOCKED? If so, how do I do that without ROOT... Because I cannot do anything with the Phone.
NetworkLabs said:
Okay, here's another question - In order to load the firmware you told me, does my Bootloader have to be UNLOCKED? If so, how do I do that without ROOT... Because I cannot do anything with the Phone.
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Nooo to flash a stock firmware you don't need unlocked bootloader
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Well, it won't let it. It either doesn't recognize the device or it returns a error... =/
I cannot flash the firmware that you suggested! It get's to system.sin and then aborts with no error information...
Any additional help?
NetworkLabs said:
I cannot flash the firmware that you suggested! It get's to system.sin and then aborts with no error information...
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I have a question for you... is the phone rooted ? If not then try following
1) start your PC companion and select update software
2) if software say, your phone is up to date then use here will be repair option you need to select it.
3) once you select repair it will download stock GB 2.3.3 and after download it will ask you to plug you phone in flash mode
4) remove phones battery and connect the phone to your laptop.
5) now place the battery back while holding down the back button (3rd button from left) { this step is important as this will get your phone into flash mode.
6) above steps should get your phone back onto stock unrooted ROM...
if you want then use flash tool to root it again but be careful with kernels and bootloader
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Well, I think I have tried that and it still won't boot. But I will try again. (PS - Sorry for this old thread, but I just needed a break on working on it! I am going to try again and see if it works!)
Hi,
I've just got bricked u20i. I don't know what previous owner have done with this phone, but it has bootloop. I've tried to flash stock 2.1 with flashtool and seus with the same result. Phone normally enters flashmode and can be flashed. Is there any way to resurrect that phone?
Well..all you have to do is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682966
You can solve the problem by searching.
Sent by Vince™
It doesn't seems to be helpful to me. I just can't boot it - it looks to be frozen after second boot animation. I don't want to mod it (at the moment) but if I would, I should have rooted phone, but I can't do it, because it can't boot.
Dreadlish said:
It doesn't seems to be helpful to me. I just can't boot it - it looks to be frozen after second boot animation. I don't want to mod it (at the moment) but if I would, I should have rooted phone, but I can't do it, because it can't boot.
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Maybe there's a problem with the sd-card, if it's missing, put one in, if there's one in the phone format it if you can.
SmG67 said:
Maybe there's a problem with the sd-card, if it's missing, put one in, if there's one in the phone format it if you can.
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Just tried it with some different cards - without result.
Dreadlish said:
Just tried it with some different cards - without result.
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If fresh firmware from SEUS Does not yield results there's a piece of hardware that's broken I suppose, don't think there's much you can do about that.
First my xperia mini pro had official ICS.then it started to reboot automaticaly.then i repaired it with SEUS.but nothing changed.
then i installed CM10 according to the instructions of freexperia.then phone worked well.but sometimes rebooting.
then i wanted to go back to stock rom.so i flashed it with flashtool.But now the phone is not booting.after the sony logo it reboots.or sometimes after the sony logo just blank screen.Then i repaired it with SESU and it went nicely.but still i can't boot the phone.still after the sony logo it reboots.or sometimes after the sony logo just blank screen.
what should i do now?what has happend to the phone?
there maybe something wrong with your battery or kernal. flash another kernal and see what happens. if it doesn't works try changing your battery
Try goin STOCK
dchathu30 said:
First my xperia mini pro had official ICS.then it started to reboot automaticaly.then i repaired it with SEUS.but nothing changed.
then i installed CM10 according to the instructions of freexperia.then phone worked well.but sometimes rebooting.
then i wanted to go back to stock rom.so i flashed it with flashtool.But now the phone is not booting.after the sony logo it reboots.or sometimes after the sony logo just blank screen.Then i repaired it with SESU and it went nicely.but still i can't boot the phone.still after the sony logo it reboots.or sometimes after the sony logo just blank screen.
what should i do now?what has happend to the phone?
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Assuming that you have unlocked your bootloader...Flash stock kernel and ROM and see if it starts up...
Change Kernel
It may be due to kernel problem,Get inti fast boot mode and change kernel alone.
RavinduSha said:
there maybe something wrong with your battery or kernal. flash another kernal and see what happens. if it doesn't works try changing your battery
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ok thank you.i will try it out.
a|\|droid_user said:
Assuming that you have unlocked your bootloader...Flash stock kernel and ROM and see if it starts up...
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yes.unlocked bootloader.flashed to stock kernel.nothing changed.thank you
Sathub4u said:
It may be due to kernel problem,Get inti fast boot mode and change kernel alone.
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i am sorry. i didn't get you.
i think it's something wrong with battery.boot up well when plug into chager.thank you all..
rtotiff cerning
for me it is problem of motherboard of the phone that reboots
likely put the stock kernel and flash gb factory but it works and you will notice that is
Check Battery..
dchathu30 said:
ok thank you.i will try it out.
yes.unlocked bootloader.flashed to stock kernel.nothing changed.thank you
i am sorry. i didn't get you.
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Try using that battery in another phone of your friend and see if his phone also reboots randomly..
or try changing your battery..Try flashing a kerne with CWM or see if u can boot into flash mode ?
If can get into flash mode,flash stock ftf file from flashtool
How did this problem start? i mean u flashed something or your phone got drenched or fell down maybe?..
Regards..
I have been using my Xperia Z2 for over 2 years with no major issue. Today it suddenly started freezing, even on start up. After restarting the phone for 20+ times for the entire day, I have decided to run a factory reset, but after the reset my Xperia Z2 only load pass the start up Sony logo and Android logo screen and stuck in the blue wavy screen for like 5-10 min then reboot itself again until the blue wavy screen and restart again in an endless loop.
I did not flash any rom or recovery on my Xperia Z2, it is purely stock rom from Sony, with no root. Any one can please give me a hint on how to revive my Xperia Z2 again?
mowilfred said:
I have been using my Xperia Z2 for over 2 years with no major issue. Today it suddenly started freezing, even on start up. After restarting the phone for 20+ times for the entire day, I have decided to run a factory reset, but after the reset my Xperia Z2 only load pass the start up Sony logo and Android logo screen and stuck in the blue wavy screen for like 5-10 min then reboot itself again until the blue wavy screen and restart again in an endless loop.
I did not flash any rom or recovery on my Xperia Z2, it is purely stock rom from Sony, with no root. Any one can please give me a hint on how to revive my Xperia Z2 again?
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Use flashtool by androxyde and flash the latest .FTF of your region onto your Z2, afterwards it should be good to go.
iXaidyiu said:
Use flashtool by androxyde and flash the latest .FTF of your region onto your Z2, afterwards it should be good to go.
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Thanks, but where can I find the latest .FTF of my region?
mowilfred said:
Thanks, but where can I find the latest .FTF of my region?
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Inside flashtool > XperiFirm
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iXaidyiu said:
Inside flashtool > XperiFirm
Sent from my Sony D6503 via Tapatalk
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I am new to this, but do I need to unlock my bootloader before I can flash the stock rom?
No, it should work right away. Be sure to install the right drivers, that's all.
mowilfred said:
I have been using my Xperia Z2 for over 2 years with no major issue. Today it suddenly started freezing, even on start up. After restarting the phone for 20+ times for the entire day, I have decided to run a factory reset, but after the reset my Xperia Z2 only load pass the start up Sony logo and Android logo screen and stuck in the blue wavy screen for like 5-10 min then reboot itself again until the blue wavy screen and restart again in an endless loop.
I did not flash any rom or recovery on my Xperia Z2, it is purely stock rom from Sony, with no root. Any one can please give me a hint on how to revive my Xperia Z2 again?
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Did you got any progress?
i had same issue and since year i didnt gave up on this phone currently its just an expensive peace of brick let me know i guess snapdragon 801 in phone gets bricked in most cases
airbornic said:
Did you got any progress?
i had same issue and since year i didnt gave up on this phone currently its just an expensive peace of brick let me know i guess snapdragon 801 in phone gets bricked in most cases
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Yes I simply flash the lastest firmware of my Z2 in my region and the phone us back to life once again! It took me a while since it's my first time flashing with a Sony phone but it's a pretty simple process.
mowilfred said:
Yes I simply flash the lastest firmware of my Z2 in my region and the phone us back to life once again! It took me a while since it's my first time flashing with a Sony phone but it's a pretty simple process.
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Please check PM
I came back my old z2, I'm changig same parts of an old z2, and it's simply the battery, it was broken....I'm feeling very stupid
mowilfred said:
I have been using my Xperia Z2 for over 2 years with no major issue. Today it suddenly started freezing, even on start up. After restarting the phone for 20+ times for the entire day, I have decided to run a factory reset, but after the reset my Xperia Z2 only load pass the start up Sony logo and Android logo screen and stuck in the blue wavy screen for like 5-10 min then reboot itself again until the blue wavy screen and restart again in an endless loop.
I did not flash any rom or recovery on my Xperia Z2, it is purely stock rom from Sony, with no root. Any one can please give me a hint on how to revive my Xperia Z2 again?
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Hi guys, I've the same problem.
Cyanogenmod 12.1 ,the phone was dead, I tried to charge the battery but it's in bootloop.
I tried to flash with 2 software but nothing, I tried with Xperia but it said the phone is rooted.
Can someone help me please
An68 said:
Hi guys, I've the same problem.
Cyanogenmod 12.1 ,the phone was dead, I tried to charge the battery but it's in bootloop.
I tried to flash with 2 software but nothing, I tried with Xperia but it said the phone is rooted.
Can someone help me please
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Did you try flashtools???
And if you didn't check all boxes of wipe section when you want to flash the phone
raminta said:
Did you try flashtools???
And if you didn't check all boxes of wipe section when you want to flash the phone
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Hi Raminta,
I used Flasher by Androxyde 0.9.23.2, and Emma; I tried don't check wipe boxes
but nothing change
An68 said:
Hi Raminta,
I used Flasher by Androxyde 0.9.23.2, and Emma; I tried don't check wipe boxes
but nothing change
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Oh sorry my bad i mean select all boxes of wipe section
And use flashtools V0.9.18 it is
raminta said:
Oh sorry my bad i mean select all boxes of wipe section
And use flashtools V0.9.18 it is
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Ok I'll try. Thanks
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Ok I'll try. Thanks
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I installed 9.18.1 version; it detects that my phone is rooted. I flashed the xperia downloaded ftf file after bundled and other ftf from web, but nothing.
What's wrong?
An68 said:
I installed 9.18.1 version; it detects that my phone is rooted. I flashed the xperia downloaded ftf file after bundled and other ftf from web, but nothing.
What's wrong?
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What is the log of flashtools???
Did it shows error???
(That red line on picture is not important)
raminta said:
What is the log of flashtools???
Did it shows error???
(That red line on picture is not important)
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Hi Raminta
Here is the log with the ftf file I created.
I don't know why, but for flash I disconnet the cable battery
An68 said:
Hi Raminta
Here is the log with the ftf file I created.
I don't know why, but for flash I disconnet the cable battery
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Here's what happens
An68 said:
Here's what happens
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Disconnect the phone, prepare the bundle for flashing on pc, press Vol- when prompt to reconnect your phone.
Or use v0.9.18.6
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iXaidyiu said:
Disconnect the phone, prepare the bundle for flashing on pc, press Vol- when prompt to reconnect your phone.
Or use v0.9.18.6
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Hi iXaidyiu thanks,
I attach the logs of the test done,unfortunately nothing has changed.
Hello everyone
I flashed costomized rom to xperia, but cant use povo service in Japan.
So i try to flash AU's modem to xperia to fix it.(povo is AU's subsidiary)
I think I screwed up somewhere, xperia1 iii stuck on boot.
But i can still flash rom to xperia using new, but it still sutcked.
arialn said:
Hello everyone
I flashed costomized rom to xperia, but cant use povo service in Japan.
So i try to flash AU's modem to xperia to fix it.(povo is AU's subsidiary)
I think I screwed up somewhere, xperia1 iii stuck on boot.
But i can still flash rom to xperia using new, but it still sutcked.
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Which method are you flashing the new ROM??
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
Which method are you flashing the new ROM??
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using newflasher,after erase user data xperia become normal
i have the same problem it stuck and show error "Your device is corrupt it cant be trusted and will not boot"
try several time but no luck mine is us version ?
You can always use the Xperia Companion to revert back to flash, even if you can't get to the system. When you launch the companion you can select Software Repair, check the box for "My device cannot be detected or started", and hit next. It'll ask what kind of device it is and give you instructions on how to get into recovery mode (with the device off, hold the volume down button and plug it into your computer). Then it'll download the appropriate images to return it to stock.
I know this doesn't solve the issue you were trying to address with flashing in the first place, but it's at least a way to get back to where it'll start up and get to the system again.