So i have played with some roms for my phone. ended vith cm9 stable. Everything worked fine. And tried to install the latest gapps "gapps-ds-ERE36B-signed" and BANG the rom wont work anymore..
No roms i have tried after that work.. I cant even start the phone.. Only sony logo comes up, so i guess i have a bootloop. Can only access the bootmode.
When i try to use a different rom i cant even install it.. Only get a error so installing is abortet.. Tried to open the file in the rom to delete the first line before i compress it again but wont work either.
For normal people like me who are not a tec-wizzard it's pretty hard to understand the technical things of all this.. Kernels,roms,chaches,flash and a ton of other things.
Anybody got a easy solution to fix this?
My phone is a ICS 4.0.4 587 version
Sony logo means you are on stock kernel.
For start flash full .587 ftf and then start from beginning.
If you have some data to save, you can exclude wiping data.
Btw, what is error which you get when installing new rom? Always give error or log or anything that could easy up helping.
Madfysh said:
Sony logo means you are on stock kernel.
For start flash full .587 ftf and then start from beginning.
If you have some data to save, you can exclude wiping data.
Btw, what is error which you get when installing new rom? Always give error or log or anything that could easy up helping.
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When i try to connect my phone it now says that usb cant recognise the usb drive and there is a red flash on my phone.. Kinda of scary.. But maby my battery is emty? Tried to charge it but dont seem that it helped. Any ideas?
The error was :
assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "MT15i" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "MT15i" ||
getprop("ro.product.device") == "MT15a" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "MT15a" ||
getprop("ro.product.device") == "hallon" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "hallon");
You are telling contradictory info.
First you said rom stopped working, then you said you tried some other roms, but also you said you have bootloop and that you can only enter bootmode(I guess you meant fastboot mode?)
You can enter CWM recovery?
What happens when you connect your phone to charger(wall charger, not USB) for few minutes?
What happens when you connect your phone in flashmode(back key+cable) and what happen when you connect it in fastboot mode(menu key+usb cable). Does LED light up? If possible post log from flashtool.
Madfysh said:
You are telling contradictory info.
First you said rom stopped working, then you said you tried some other roms, but also you said you have bootloop and that you can only enter bootmode(I guess you meant fastboot mode?)
You can enter CWM recovery?
What happens when you connect your phone to charger(wall charger, not USB) for few minutes?
What happens when you connect your phone in flashmode(back key+cable) and what happen when you connect it in fastboot mode(menu key+usb cable). Does LED light up? If possible post log from flashtool.
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After i had sucsess with cm9 and tested it out for a little while i tried to install gapps. That failed and after that i could not boot up the phone normal. got bootloop. So i tried a different cm9 and cm7 and it did not work. Bootloop again. Tested kernels also.. Did not help. Yes meant fastboot
Had no problem entering CWM befor now.
Tried to charge it in wall socket for 2 hours but cant see if it helped.
Flashmode works and get positive in flashtool for a minute and then it disconnect. Hence reason i think battery is low. Yes light green when connect.
And after it turns off i get USB can not be readed. And if i leave the usb connected i see the sony logo on phone and every 10 minutes or so it looks like it get a little power because it connects to flashtool again and it connects befor it disconnects a minute later.
04/003/2012 17:03:25 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
04/003/2012 17:03:25 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.8.0 built on 2012-10-01 19:35:32
04/003/2012 17:03:25 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
04/003/2012 17:03:29 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/003/2012 17:03:49 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/004/2012 17:04:29 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/016/2012 17:16:00 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/016/2012 17:16:41 - INFO - Device disconnected
OK, so if it's able to connect in flashmode, have you tried to flash it with stock .ftf? I mean since you telling that you see sony logo, means you have stock kernel on your phone..
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OK, so if it's able to connect in flashmode, have you tried to flash it with stock .ftf? I mean since you telling that you see sony logo, means you have stock kernel on your phone..
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I downloadet and have stock ready. But is it safe to start flash if phone turn off after a minute? Read some place that phone can get bricked if this is interrupted.
Horgyboy said:
I downloadet and have stock ready. But is it safe to start flash if phone turn off after a minute? Read some place that phone can get bricked if this is interrupted.
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You can kill your phone even by updating it with PCC or SEUS. There is always chance that something will go wrong
And flashing with flashtool is having same chances as with PCC or SEUS.
But to comfort you, flashtool had one bug in linux version some time ago, and while I was testing it, it got interrupted few times, simply killed flashtool and start from beginning again. No problem.
Btw, phone should be off when flashing and in flashmode. Have you ever flash with flashtool? If not, read tutorial.
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You can kill your phone even by updating it with PCC or SEUS. There is always chance that something will go wrong
And flashing with flashtool is having same chances as with PCC or SEUS.
But to comfort you, flashtool had one bug in linux version some time ago, and while I was testing it, it got interrupted few times, simply killed flashtool and start from beginning again. No problem.
Btw, phone should be off when flashing and in flashmode. Have you ever flash with flashtool? If not, read tutorial.
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Thanx man. It worked. Now at least the phone is back to normal. Now its only the hell again to fix bootloader, root and get cmw
Horgyboy said:
Thanx man. It worked. Now at least the phone is back to normal. Now its only the hell again to fix bootloader, root and get cmw
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Whats wrong with bootloader?
You have unlocked bootloader, root and cwm are <2minutes of work.
How to decide which rom can flash (recovery) to LOCK B/L device ? If I flashed the rom which need unlock B/L device to LOCKED B/L device , what will be happen.
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Whats wrong with bootloader?
You have unlocked bootloader, root and cwm are <2minutes of work.
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Ahh. So the bootloader isn't reset.. That's great. Got a link to a root and cmw for me? And what you think about trying a miui rom?
jackencc said:
How to decide which rom can flash (recovery) to LOCK B/L device ? If I flashed the rom which need unlock B/L device to LOCKED B/L device , what will be happen.
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Not sure about first question, but there is dedicated thread in dev section on how to install CWM.
About second question, if you do that, phone will simply not boot correctly, it will ether stuck on boot logo, or it will enter in bootloop. Nothing will be broken, you just need to re-flash it with flashtool.
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Ahh. So the bootloader isn't reset.. That's great. Got a link to a root and cmw for me?
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Yes, bootloader is still unlocked.
About CWM, same as above, there is thread in one of dev section about CWM.
But since you have unlocked BL, you simply flash custom kernel as 99% of them have root and CWM inbuilt. Or if you wanna be on stock rom, you can hotboot any custom kernel and enter in CWM and flash superuser.zip
Madfysh said:
Not sure about first question, but there is dedicated thread in dev section on how to install CWM.
About second question, if you do that, phone will simply not boot correctly, it will ether stuck on boot logo, or it will enter in bootloop. Nothing will be broken, you just need to re-flash it with flashtool.
Yes, bootloader is still unlocked.
About CWM, same as above, there is thread in one of dev section about CWM.
But since you have unlocked BL, you simply flash custom kernel as 99% of them have root and CWM inbuilt. Or if you wanna be on stock rom, you can hotboot any custom kernel and enter in CWM and flash superuser.zip
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Thanx for all the help dude.. Everything working great here now.. And i learned a lot too
I want to know if I can use following rom for locked B/L device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1635756
reinstall your stock firmware by flashtool
you can fin your stock firmware here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952333
drv.vyas27 said:
reinstall your stock firmware by flashtool
you can fin your stock firmware here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952333
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WTF ? Can't you read above ! He have fixed his device and this thread is about half years ago ! No offense
Sent from my own modded Xperia neo L
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Hello and merry xmas!
I had some trouble with my Neo phone, would not start and so after i tried to fix and flash it.
So i used the FlashTool_0.2.9.1_FOTAUnbrick to get it up again
i just connected the phone, and clicked flash, and it was up
But now it wants to update to 4.0.2.A.0.42, says only pc companion can do it. So i tried but got a error after a while. and it it bricked the phone again.. had to use flashtool to get up again.
Its up, but still wants to update to 4.0.2.A.0.42.
My phone WAS rooted before all trouble, and it worked fine for a long time, until the SE Neo launcher started to loop like crazy.
I also tried to root it again, both with superoneclick, and Flashtool-0.5.0.0.
And once i tried the Repair phone by pc companion, it starts to download.. but at the end, it says it cant, and bricking my phone (again)...
What now?? Would really have the latest software as i had, and to install my titanium backup pro to get all things as they was... or can i forget it?
Try updating it with SEUS !
http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/935/001/1323075898/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe
Can you get into recovery? Try to wipe data/factory reset.
Try flashtool for flashing.
sdk16420 said:
Can you get into recovery? Try to wipe data/factory reset.
Try flashtool for flashing.
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Hi,
I am not sure how to get it into recovery mode. I googled, and it only gave some Cm 7 recover mode. Sorry, pretty new at this :-/
But have not tried factory reset. Hope it will help.. Or it will "delete/brick" my ROM again..
I just do not understand how it got downgraded after all this trouble, and my failed flashing.
zmbutt said:
Try updating it with SEUS !
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I will also try that
sdk16420 said:
Can you get into recovery? Try to wipe data/factory reset.
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Factory reset made it only start looping on and off with "sony ericsson" on the screen...
4.0.2.A.0.42
flash it manually with flashtool, will fix all problems.
So this is what i have for now:
Factory reset = bricked.. did not worked
Flashing failed at userdata with Flashtool = Bricked
But i manage to get it running again by flashing it with loader.sin with FlashTool_0.2.9.1_FOTAUnbrick.
Android 2.3.4 - Build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 - Up and running
OTA says it wanna download 4.0.2.A.0.42 = (but it did not download 165 mb as SEUS below here says) Downloaded pretty fast (i have only 2MB line), asked me to install. Clicked install, phone reboots, and failed. It Says: Could not install new software version, try again. I retried 3 times. same error. But not bricked this time.
Installed SEUS v.2.11.12.9 , doing a Update as recommended by program (not the Update and factory reset), downloading 165,2 MB (takes time.. OTA was done in 2 minutes seconds, so something wrong there)
But Success with updating with SEUS !
But phone is not rooted anymore. And i'm not sure i wanna do it... thou my Titanium backups is very tempting :-/
Can someone tell me if i need more then a rooted phone to use WOTAN flash tool?
Cus it is always stops halfway with an error.
I currently have 2.3.4 - build 4.0.2.A.0.42
I also tried other flash tools, same error..
Did you unlock your bootloader ?
del1701 said:
Did you unlock your bootloader ?
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No, i did not. Do i have to do that for using Wotan?
vargens said:
No, i did not. Do i have to do that for using Wotan?
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No you don't need an unlocked bootloader to use wotan, just register download the wotan client and use your registration details to login and flash
I did try that, and it always fails at flashing userdata (number 9 i think), then i brick phone.
And the i always have to use FlashTool FOTAUnbrick and loader.sin to get it up and running again.
I also tried flashtool with 2.3.4 ROM..same error.. fails after a while and brick it..
strange !
vargens said:
I did try that, and it always fails at flashing userdata (number 9 i think), then i brick phone.
And the i always have to use FlashTool FOTAUnbrick and loader.sin to get it up and running again.
I also tried flashtool with 2.3.4 ROM..same error.. fails after a while and brick it..
strange !
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Thats strange, the bit highlighted above I think is for people who have done a ota update when they have unlocked their bootloader.
Will this thread help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707
del1701 said:
Thats strange, the bit highlighted above I think is for people who have done a ota update when they have unlocked their bootloader.
Will this thread help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707
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Thanks, but that's the one i already have for unbricking my phone.
My bootloader is not unlocked, so i do not understand.
What i did today was i tried to use Wotan, selected ROM, it's starting the flashing, and fails on userdata.
I disconnected phone, started it, and its bricked.. (shows the triangle with phone in-front of it.)
I start up FlashTool_0.2.9.1_FOTAUnbrick as administrator, click on flash, load loader.sin, connect phone, it takes 5 sec, it says its done, and phone up again.
Of course all userdata is gone, i have to restore all kind of apps from titanium backup and so..
Phone is ok.... but many apps keeps on crashing. For example sms, dialer and so.. until i restore i older backup from titanium, but it lasts only a day or two after using, so i have to repeat it often. That's why i wanna install a fresh ROM all over again.
I am pretty new at this, but learned a lot last weeks by failing
I may be wrong but to me this sounds like you may have broke the bootloader.
Have a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019 from the arc forum.
del1701 said:
I may be wrong but to me this sounds like you may have broke the bootloader.
Have a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019 from the arc forum.
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hmm.. could be. Just do not how i did it . Maybe the virus i had?
1: File is infected: exploit.AndroidOS.Lotoor.G -sdcard/bluetooth/SdxAppRemoval-1.5.apk
I removed the app, scan, removed
2: App is infected: Exploit.AndroidOS.Lotoor.G com.caspian.android.removal
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20932986#post20932986
I will try to unlock bootloader right now if the drivers from SE bootloader side will ever install. Says its "busy"
Good luck, Let me know how you get on
I manage to unlock the bootloader on another computer, and then WOTAN worked for me
For now the phone seems stable with build .42
vargens said:
I manage to unlock the bootloader on another computer, and then WOTAN worked for me
For now the phone seems stable with build .42
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Nice one, glad you got it working
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?
Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
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...
Sent from my SK17a using xda premium
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
Hello guys, i had finally made up my mind to root my xperia neo V, i learnt that i have to "Downgrade to 0.42" version and then root my phone, so i downloaded .42 firmware and latest version of Flashtool i.e 0.9.1.0 , i did all steps correclty, checked all checkboxes correctly, at 13% that flashing is simply stuck, no messages nothing,
so i tried with another version of Flashtool, i,e 0.6.8.0, but that also went in Vain, same stuck at 13%, this is the log,
it gets stuck at system.sin,
i tried checking, 'Exclude System' and then flashed, then it gets flashed upto 100%, but while booting phone is stuck @ 'Sony Logo',
another thing i want to tell is, "Already when i bought this phone it had .62 version installed in it, no .42" , it this the reason for not successful flashing?
my phone is completely dead guys, please help me ASAP, pleading you all, please. i have also posted in talksonymobile.com, please somebody help me, please guys
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Hello guys, i had finally made up my mind to root my xperia neo V, i learnt that i have to "Downgrade to 0.42" version and then root my phone, so i downloaded .42 firmware and latest version of Flashtool i.e 0.9.1.0 , i did all steps correclty, checked all checkboxes correctly, at 13% that flashing is simply stuck, no messages nothing,
so i tried with another version of Flashtool, i,e 0.6.8.0, but that also went in Vain, same stuck at 13%, this is the log,
it gets stuck at system.sin,
i tried checking, 'Exclude System' and then flashed, then it gets flashed upto 100%, but while booting phone is stuck @ 'Sony Logo',
another thing i want to tell is, "Already when i bought this phone it had .62 version installed in it, no .42" , it this the reason for not successful flashing?
my phone is completely dead guys, please help me ASAP, pleading you all, please. i have also posted in talksonymobile.com, please somebody help me, please guys
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did you tried other ' USB ' port ?
is the USB-Cable original or NoName ! ?
any AntiVirus active ? < -- switch off !
you don't have to flash ' 42 ', you can flash any current ROM !
what about the BooLoader ?
good luck !
greetings
thunderstorm20 said:
Hello guys, i had finally made up my mind to root my xperia neo V, i learnt that i have to "Downgrade to 0.42" version and then root my phone, so i downloaded .42 firmware and latest version of Flashtool i.e 0.9.1.0 , i did all steps correclty, checked all checkboxes correctly, at 13% that flashing is simply stuck, no messages nothing,
so i tried with another version of Flashtool, i,e 0.6.8.0, but that also went in Vain, same stuck at 13%, this is the log,
it gets stuck at system.sin,
i tried checking, 'Exclude System' and then flashed, then it gets flashed upto 100%, but while booting phone is stuck @ 'Sony Logo',
another thing i want to tell is, "Already when i bought this phone it had .62 version installed in it, no .42" , it this the reason for not successful flashing?
my phone is completely dead guys, please help me ASAP, pleading you all, please. i have also posted in talksonymobile.com, please somebody help me, please guys
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First of all just make sure that you have installed the drivers for your device.. If not then go to C:Flashtool/drivers
Then, as you said you checked all checkboxes.. You don't need to do that!
Just check on the following, wipe data, wipe cache, wipe apps log..
Trust me I have flashed firmware like 100 times using this method and it has worked correctly!
Do as I said!
All the best!
CooSeeS said:
did you tried other ' USB ' port ?
is the USB-Cable original or NoName ! ?
any AntiVirus active ? < -- switch off !
you don't have to flash ' 42 ', you can flash any current ROM !
what about the BooLoader ?
good luck !
greetings
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cable is original bro, it is charger cum usb cable given by Sony, and i tried other usb ports also, but it actually flashes other small small files, but fails when it comes to system.sin, and im trying to flash .42 because i can root my phone only through that, if thr are other methods pls mention dude.
iamdchosen1 said:
First of all just make sure that you have installed the drivers for your device.. If not then go to C:Flashtool/drivers
Then, as you said you checked all checkboxes.. You don't need to do that!
Just check on the following, wipe data, wipe cache, wipe apps log..
Trust me I have flashed firmware like 100 times using this method and it has worked correctly!
Do as I said!
All the best!
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i manually installed all the drivers dude, i tried all combinations of the Check boxes, none worked, im worried
thunderstorm20 said:
Hello guys, i had finally made up my mind to root my xperia neo V, i learnt that i have to "Downgrade to 0.42" version and then root my phone, so i downloaded .42 firmware and latest version of Flashtool i.e 0.9.1.0 , i did all steps correclty, checked all checkboxes correctly, at 13% that flashing is simply stuck, no messages nothing,
so i tried with another version of Flashtool, i,e 0.6.8.0, but that also went in Vain, same stuck at 13%, this is the log,
it gets stuck at system.sin,
i tried checking, 'Exclude System' and then flashed, then it gets flashed upto 100%, but while booting phone is stuck @ 'Sony Logo',
another thing i want to tell is, "Already when i bought this phone it had .62 version installed in it, no .42" , it this the reason for not successful flashing?
my phone is completely dead guys, please help me ASAP, pleading you all, please. i have also posted in talksonymobile.com, please somebody help me, please guys
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is only happening with .42 ?
maybe the file is corrupted
did u download it by download accelerators ?
if it was .zip or .rar try repair option in winrar
u dont need to downgrade to .42 to root it you cant root .62 it by flashing attachment via cwm
download .62 and flash that and root it with the attachment
hossein7292 said:
is only happening with .42 ?
maybe the file is corrupted
did u download it by download accelerators ?
if it was .zip or .rar try repair option in winrar
u dont need to downgrade to .42 to root it you cant root .62 it by flashing attachment via cwm
download .62 and flash that and root it with the attachment
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How will he boot into CWM without having root access?! Only if he has unlocked bootloader!
iamdchosen1 said:
How will he boot into CWM without having root access?! Only if he has unlocked bootloader!
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Unlocked bootloader = able to install custom kernels.
Custom kernels = cmw recovery included!!!
gregbradley said:
Unlocked bootloader = able to install custom kernels.
Custom kernels = cmw recovery included!!!
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thanx for reply
guys, i just downloaded .62 and tried flashing, badnews is , even my phones own software also is getting stuck @ same system.sin file, now im really terrified, pls help, i installed all drivers again, it is getting stuck @ same 12%, AND PLEASE TELL ME HOW MUCH MAXIMUM TIME WILL IT TAKE TO FLASH TO EITHER .62 OR .42
thunderstorm20 said:
guys, i just downloaded .63 and tried flashing, badnews is , even my phones own software also is getting stuck @ same system.sim file, now im really terrified, pls help
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Try downloading the files again, it may be corrupted a download. You may try using a different computer. You can also try flashing an ICS image.
If you still have locked bootloader you can use SUS or PC Companion to try repairing your phone.
There is another option called WotanServer but it is not free, it will cost you about 2 EUR.
PCCompanion (Or SEUS) will always fix your phone as long as you have not unlocked bootloader.
It will restore your phone to the latest "Out of the box" official firmware.
Google and download and follow the instructions.
If it says your phone already has the latest software click on "repair phone".
Remember, if you have NOT unlocked the bootloader yet you CANNOT break the phone permantly....PCCompanion will always restore it.
hey guys, its working, some how, didnt try anything new, just kept on trying all combinations, some how it worked, all thanks to you ppl, hey, if i update my OS via PC COmpanion will it get UNROOTED? first of all how to find out whether my phone is rooted or not? and if i want a rooted ICS wat shud i do? please tel me, ALL HAIL XDA, bravo to all!! love u
thunderstorm20 said:
hey guys, its working, some how, didnt try anything new, just kept on trying all combinations, some how it worked, all thanks to you ppl, hey, if i update my OS via PC COmpanion will it get UNROOTED? first of all how to find out whether my phone is rooted or not? and if i want a rooted ICS wat shud i do? please tel me, ALL HAIL XDA, bravo to all!! love u
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Dont forget the thanks button...
OK, what are the bottom 5 listings in the about phone section in settings...
From that we can get you rooted...
thunderstorm20 said:
hey guys, its working, some how, didnt try anything new, just kept on trying all combinations, some how it worked, all thanks to you ppl, hey, if i update my OS via PC COmpanion will it get UNROOTED? first of all how to find out whether my phone is rooted or not? and if i want a rooted ICS wat shud i do? please tel me, ALL HAIL XDA, bravo to all!! love u
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Here is a guide for rooted ICS :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683742
gregbradley said:
Dont forget the thanks button...
OK, what are the bottom 5 listings in the about phone section in settings...
From that we can get you rooted...
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thanks for letting me know abt the thanks button, and below attached are the last 5 listings,
and hey guys, i desperately wanna use USB OTG, can i use USB OTG on my ROOTED GB?
thank you
thunderstorm20 said:
thanks for letting me know abt the thanks button, and below attached are the last 5 listings,
and hey guys, i desperately wanna use USB OTG, can i use USB OTG on my ROOTED GB?
thank you
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OK, Download flashtool and use that to root and install a recovery. You can also unlock the bootloader (If you want).
Then you will be able to install any ROM you want.
As for usb otg, read it up in the theme and app section.
gregbradley said:
OK, Download flashtool and use that to root and install a recovery. You can also unlock the bootloader (If you want).
Then you will be able to install any ROM you want.
As for usb otg, read it up in the theme and app section.
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thanks for all the help dude, im off to theme section
gregbradley said:
PCCompanion (Or SEUS) will always fix your phone as long as you have not unlocked bootloader.
It will restore your phone to the latest "Out of the box" official firmware.
Google and download and follow the instructions.
If it says your phone already has the latest software click on "repair phone".
Remember, if you have NOT unlocked the bootloader yet you CANNOT break the phone permantly....PCCompanion will always restore it.
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dont bet on SEUS OR PCCompanion
They wont always be there to help you.
Once i did a wrong fashing and the phone would boot.
(i was a begginer and i had no back up)
Seus wouldn't recognize my mobile and wouldn't let me repair it.
no final verification box missing
hello guys,
Am sorry to be off topic, but I need answer to this question. I was about to use flashtool 6.9. when I discovered that the boxes for 'no final verification' and 'exclude T.A' are missing. what can I do? thanks.
After all forgive my english and i will appreciate every answer!
Yesterday i was installing a custom rom, eXperience Innovation (the ROM with JB). and there was no problems. all the process went well and the installation finished correctly. i followed all the process how it was described in the thread and reboot the phone. Here is where the problem begin first the system get stuck at the sony logo (for much more time than usually takes when you install a rom) so i reboot again the phone and now it doesn't start.
Actually when i push the power button the green led flashes and nothing else occurs. i just can connect it in flash mode and fastboot mode
I've tried to fix it with pc companion but it says that the phone has a custom software that can't be updated (sony error 2003)
then i tried to install a stock kernel with flash tool but it gets stuck in the process. i tried by flash mode and fastboot mode several times and with different kernels but it doesn't work.
by the way i can't access CWM.
Please any help will be appreciated!
aempires said:
After all forgive my english and i will appreciate every answer!
Yesterday i was installing a custom rom, eXperience Innovation (the ROM with JB). and there was no problems. all the process went well and the installation finished correctly. i followed all the process how it was described in the thread and reboot the phone. Here is where the problem begin first the system get stuck at the sony logo (for much more time than usually takes when you install a rom) so i reboot again the phone and now it doesn't start.
Actually when i push the power button the green led flashes and nothing else occurs. i just can connect it in flash mode and fastboot mode
I've tried to fix it with pc companion but it says that the phone has a custom software that can't be updated (sony error 2003)
then i tried to install a stock kernel with flash tool but it gets stuck in the process. i tried by flash mode and fastboot mode several times and with different kernels but it doesn't work.
by the way i can't access CWM.
Please any help will be appreciated!
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Did you try to install stock rom since you can connect your phone on flashmode?
DaRk-L0rD said:
Did you try to install stock rom since you can connect your phone on flashmode?
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yes, i tried several times but neither the process don't start or get stuck in the middle!
aempires said:
yes, i tried several times but neither the process don't start or get stuck in the middle!
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You have unlocked bootloader, right mate?
Sola didn't get official jb update.
When you install jb for first time you have to wait till your phone boots properly. Could ask 15-30 minutes or even more. The key is to be patient.
DaRk-L0rD said:
You have unlocked bootloader, right mate?
Sola didn't get official jb update.
When you install jb for first time you have to wait till your phone boots properly. Could ask 15-30 minutes or even more. The key is to be patient.
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yes the bootloader was unlocked and i wait almost 15 minutes. and you know what happens. there is any advice or help you can give me?
aempires said:
yes the bootloader was unlocked and i wait almost 15 minutes. and you know what happens. there is any advice or help you can give me?
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The only advice i can give you for now is lock your bootloader and try repairing with sony pc companion.
Pc companion will not work on unlocked bootloader.
DaRk-L0rD said:
The only advice i can give you for now is lock your bootloader and try repairing with sony pc companion.
Pc companion will not work on unlocked bootloader.
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I have tried to install a kernel for re lock bootloader. but it i couldn't install it. is there any other way?
aempires said:
I have tried to install a kernel for re lock bootloader. but it i couldn't install it. is there any other way?
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I've successfully locked the bootloader as you said but when i connect it to pc companion it says that theres is no software update for my phone (i did it in the repair option)
aempires said:
I have tried to install a kernel for re lock bootloader. but it i couldn't install it. is there any other way?
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It's not a kernel mate it's an ftf file. You have to flash it via flashmode not via fastboot mode.
here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920189
DaRk-L0rD said:
It's not a kernel mate it's an ftf file. You have to flash it via flashmode not via fastboot mode.
here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920189
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OK, my mistake. but yes i did it by flash mode!
This is no hard brick. This is soft kernel brick. A hard brick is when you can't enter flash mode, and your phone is dead(cannot power on) you can get a hard brick if you are some crazy dev :-\ who constantly brick his phone lol
Sent from my LT22i using xda app-developers app
AndroidNoob69 said:
This is no hard brick. This is soft kernel brick. A hard brick is when you can't enter flash mode, and your phone is dead(cannot power on) you can get a hard brick if you are some crazy dev :-\ who constantly brick his phone lol
Sent from my LT22i using xda app-developers app
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thanks for the that info!
aempires said:
OK, my mistake. but yes i did it by flash mode!
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Did you get any error?
If no, means that your bootloader is now locked. Try installing again stock rom via flashmode or repair your phone using pc companion.
Don't remember where, a user told that had a similar issue with another device and solved it using this tool: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
Read the instructions on how to install and use this tool mate.
had similar issue. will try using those methods and see if work. thanks
aempires said:
After all forgive my english and i will appreciate every answer!
Yesterday i was installing a custom rom, eXperience Innovation (the ROM with JB). and there was no problems. all the process went well and the installation finished correctly. i followed all the process how it was described in the thread and reboot the phone. Here is where the problem begin first the system get stuck at the sony logo (for much more time than usually takes when you install a rom) so i reboot again the phone and now it doesn't start.
Actually when i push the power button the green led flashes and nothing else occurs. i just can connect it in flash mode and fastboot mode
I've tried to fix it with pc companion but it says that the phone has a custom software that can't be updated (sony error 2003)
then i tried to install a stock kernel with flash tool but it gets stuck in the process. i tried by flash mode and fastboot mode several times and with different kernels but it doesn't work.
by the way i can't access CWM.
Please any help will be appreciated!
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happened to me this before with XU and Xsola, on sola i fix my phone as follows:
reboot on flashmode (vol down press)
re install the stock kernel .10 and next .54 via flashtool (u can found here) original post from (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029756 @slackerzz)
install stock .54 ftf
this alwys work for my when my phone stuck at the sony logo for long time,
i hope help u if i help u plz hit thanks xD
DaRk-L0rD said:
Did you get any error?
If no, means that your bootloader is now locked. Try installing again stock rom via flashmode or repair your phone using pc companion.
Don't remember where, a user told that had a similar issue with another device and solved it using this tool: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
Read the instructions on how to install and use this tool mate.
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Yes, when i re lock the bootloader i could finally install an stock kernel! now my phone is back! Thanks a lot!!!!
aempires said:
Yes, when i re lock the bootloader i could finally install an stock kernel! now my phone is back! Thanks a lot!!!!
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Glad your phone is back to life!
Enjoy!
DaRk-L0rD said:
Glad your phone is back to life!
Enjoy!
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I have to thank you for your help! but i came with other problem now. the phone is working, now i can root, instal kernel, roms, etc... But i have noticed that the phone doesn't sound or vibrates. if i use any headset i can hear everything but without that there is no sound or vibration. can you know what it could be? i've been looking but can't find any solution yet
xperia sola
aempires said:
Yes, when i re lock the bootloader i could finally install an stock kernel! now my phone is back! Thanks a lot!!!!
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i was trying to install experience v2 custom rom and my device is sola. when i installing the custom rom my device got strucked. therefore i pressed vol + and power button. now my phone get struck at sony logo. i can't go to the clockwork mod recovery. i downloaded sony emma and tried.when i registering there it's not sending the registering link to my email address. what can i do for this. please help me
nthilina said:
i was trying to install experience v2 custom rom and my device is sola. when i installing the custom rom my device got strucked. therefore i pressed vol + and power button. now my phone get struck at sony logo. i can't go to the clockwork mod recovery. i downloaded sony emma and tried.when i registering there it's not sending the registering link to my email address. what can i do for this. please help me
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Have you tried installing a custom rom with flash tool?
Hello guys. I have a sony xperia X10 mini and i tried to flash a custom rom(Jbean). First i use the "msm7227_semc" to unlock the bootloader and the the "flash tool" to flash the new kenel and rom. But something went wrong and now my phone is dead and cant recognised by usb port. Can someone give some help??
gouvits said:
Hello guys. I have a sony xperia X10 mini and i tried to flash a custom rom(Jbean). First i use the "msm7227_semc" to unlock the bootloader and the the "flash tool" to flash the new kenel and rom. But something went wrong and now my phone is dead and cant recognised by usb port. Can someone give some help??
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What is the problem ?
You throwing your phone to the water ?
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Please be more specific, more the info you give, the more you get in return
After unlock bootloader, are your phone still alive or not ?
Yenkazu said:
What is the problem ?
You throwing your phone to the water ?
-_____-
Please be more specific, more the info you give, the more you get in return
After unlock bootloader, are your phone still alive or not ?
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the phone is now dead! the battery was fully charged when i start the flashing procedure. When i use the flash tool to flash the new kernel (E10_2.6.32.61-nAa-06- and the E10i_JBMP-Release4 rom), suddenly the phone closed and till know its not responding! its dead and i cant connect via usb to my pc to flash a new memory,cause ist cant open!
gouvits said:
the phone is now dead! the battery was fully charged when i start the flashing procedure. When i use the flash tool to flash the new kernel (E10_2.6.32.61-nAa-06- and the E10i_JBMP-Release4 rom), suddenly the phone closed and till know its not responding! its dead and i cant connect via usb to my pc to flash a new memory,cause ist cant open!
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So, you are flash kernel
And then flash rom via Flashtool ?
What I know, flashtool cannot flash rom.zip
And what flashtool log when you flash kernel ?
Please attach flashtool log here
I'll hazard a guess and think that the flashtool log will show he flashed the xt0blrelock.ftf instead of the nAa-kernel by accident...
SmG67 said:
I'll hazard a guess and think that the flashtool log will show he flashed the xt0blrelock.ftf instead of the nAa-kernel by accident...
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We will see then
When log are here
XD
Yenkazu said:
We will see then
When log are here
XD
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hmmm...the flashtool Log isn't saved automatically right? i can't find it unfortunatelly in my pc. I searched in "c:/flashtool", but i only found a saved log from a yesterday test. I think that i damaged the kernel in my phone. Is any way to connect now the phone with the pc??
gouvits said:
hmmm...the flashtool Log isn't saved automatically right? i can't find it unfortunatelly in my pc. I searched in "c:/flashtool", but i only found a saved log from a yesterday test. I think that i damaged the kernel in my phone. Is any way to connect now the phone with the pc??
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No logs, no help
Just flashing another kernel, or revert back to stock rom
Yenkazu said:
No logs, no help
Just flashing another kernel, or revert back to stock rom
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Or trying flash back the phone using SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service)
sent from My Robyn
madz13 said:
Or trying flash back the phone using SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service)
sent from My Robyn
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i find this program, but my problem is that the usb port can't recocgnise the pnone, cause the phone bricked out! I think that now is without "bios" (if it was pc!). Can i somehow do something to wake the usb connection with the pc?? after that i can flash kernel and rom!