I was willing to flash custom CM 9.1 ROM on my Xperia S so I unlocked the bootloader as per steps everything went well. When I reboot it shows FXP logo and then it is stuck at Xperia logo. While flashing boot.img I believe something broke bootloader that stopped me from booting into original ICS, I then flashed custom ROM using CWM but same result. Initially I couldn't get it into flashmode or fastboot mode. So after lot of tries I gave it to Sony repair center.
Update is that Sony folks tried it with emma tool n they couldn't flash in flash mode. They said it goes in flash mode but leaves n reboot.
Good news is i could get phone in both flash n fastboot. I downloaded official stock ftf rom for my region but it aborts at kernel.sin flashing. i have tried all the combination of settings suggested like exclude TA, no wipe data n logs etc. Nothing works.
I extracted kernel.sin from stock rom n used it all o flash thru fastboot. it is now showing Sony logo but now no os is available to boot.
Few people said it could be damage boot loader or TA n flashing locked boot loader might fix it. my settings are not to allow app from unknown sources so it doesn't work either.
so does anyone know how to fix soft bricked xperia s with above conditions.
Try to Exclude kernel in flashtool n try again
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Try to Exclude kernel in flashtool n try again
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If I exclude kernel it fails at fotakernel, and then subsequently at amss_fsg, apps_log, and eventually if we exclude them also at system.sin.
Which I don't believe needs to be excluded from flashing list. Any ideas what is wrong?
Try a different pc
R: [Q] How to repair damaged bootloader
Did you install the 202 FXP ROM? To get it work I had to wipe all after I flashed it otherwise it would be stock on booting... I say you that because I have a similar problem with it on my Xperia U however I didn't have any kind of problem on flashing stock ROM :/
Inviato dal mio Xperia U
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I just rooted my phone using this method, which has been succesful for me earlier.
Everything went fine, and I didn't do anything except for what stated in the post, but when I tried to startup the phone, it gets stuck at the SE logo. Not the text logo, but the logo after the colorfull animation and with the picture logo above of it.
I removed the battery after waiting 10 minutes and I tried again, with the same 'result' (or failure as you wish).
And, yes, I have used the Neo file, not the Arc's. My Neo was running on the latest 4.0.xxxx firmware before rooting.
Should I try:
reflash ROM?
relock bootloader?
flash another ROM
????
Edit:
When charging, the phone also won't get past the green logo, and the LED is not on.
Edit²:
Fastboot mode working, so flashmode if necessary also I guess.
Now retrying from the neo_modded.img
Edit³:
Didn't work, now reflashing stock 2.3.2
Reflash 2.3.2, root with Gingerbreak and update OTA to last 2.3.3
FIXED
now on stock 2.3.2
But, this is XDA, so let's try to flash a pre rooted ROM I just finished downloading.
Hello,
With an unlocked bootlaoder you can flash the 2.3.3 firmware, then install DooMKernel from recovery . That seems Root, Recovery and an Overclock option with the latest stock rom
Phone is working, now checking if rooted.
It was quite easy actually:
flash generic 2.3.3 with flashtool
turn on USB debugging and select device Xperia X10 in the flashtool
in the top menu, click root psneuter
turn phone of, and flash relock bootloader Xperia
update your phone to 2.3.3 using PC companion or SEUS
Hmmm, sure this worked for me once, phone now won't get past a black screen witch lit background, flashmode working. I'll retry.
Fixed, but phone not rooted. I'll leave it this way, non-rooted.
Unlock bootloader. Flash 2.3.4. Flash rootxperia and u got the latest with root. No overclock yet for 2.3.4 but it's all good.
Sent from my MT15i using XDA App
Hi, i just rooted my Xperia neo and have the same problem. How did you fix it? Could you help me with more detailed explanation?
I'm kinda noob
ffp. said:
Hi, i just rooted my Xperia neo and have the same problem. How did you fix it? Could you help me with more detailed explanation?
I'm kinda noob
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Which firmware version?
Best is to reflash everything and wipe your phone during the process.
Download the X10 flashtool.
I'd recommend this method (only if you have an unlocked bootloader) it's very easy.
here are some additional instructions considering flashtool
funkyblue04 said:
Hello All
This is a guide to install the latest version of Android 2.3.4 - MT15i 4.0.1.A.0.283 Global on your NEO and install root access.
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1. Backup your data. (Just in case!)
2. Download the FTF file from here:
http://www.multiupload.com/DGV8GLT1TP
(Thanks to sdk16420 for uploading the update files and thomasafca for making the FTF and uploading!)
3. Flash the FTF file with Flashtool. Unselect 'wipe user data' to preserve data and settings. (You can get flashtool from here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012)
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Good luck!
I don't know what firmware, i just know that it's a MT15a...
Which firmware should i use?
I just flashed with the latest 2.3.4 firmware and it's working.
Now i would like to know what tutorial to follow to root my phone with this firmware and don't brick it.
Also, I unlocked bootloader before i flashed, so i don't know, it's still unlocked?
ffp. said:
I just flashed with the latest 2.3.4 firmware and it's working.
Now i would like to know what tutorial to follow to root my phone with this firmware and don't brick it.
Also, I unlocked bootloader before i flashed, so i don't know, it's still unlocked?
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yes, it should be still unlocked.
One : since you unlocked your bootloader, some music add-ons in the stock player won't work anymore, same for TrackID. Replacement for TrackID is Shazam.
Two : DO NOT accept over the air updates, only update using PC companion or Update service on your pc, else your phone will be unusable.
So, here's how to root 2.3.4. It's very easy if you know how to flash.
All your data will be saved, but best is to make a backup just for sure.
Note: just copy the zip to your sd card (when I tried it first, I unzipped it. Had no experience with clockworkmod)
Good luck!
I'm having the same problem. I'm on 2.3.3, unlocked the bootloader, and then flashed rom from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1281489. What should I do?
Flash back to stock 2.3.3
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QS4A5A7F
I had it too, you can't do anything about it, except cyanogenmod.
Thats my expericence
Hi I have almost the same problem tried to flash rom SE tweaked v0.7
and now its stuck on SE logo. Boot loader locked, Rooted using zerg, Flashed using CWM. Please help
jbsepulveda said:
Hi I have almost the same problem tried to flash rom SE tweaked v0.7
and now its stuck on SE logo. Boot loader locked, Rooted using zerg, Flashed using CWM. Please help
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Try to flash 4.0.2 using flashtool or SEUS
via Sony Ericsson Xperia
I have a rooted SE wt19i with CWM recovery installed and yesterday I wiped all the data, cache and system files to install Minimul Triumph ROM.
When I rebooted my phone it was stucked at the First Sony Ericsson screen and didnt boot into recovery. I have a Backup On My SD.
Please Help
have you tried flashing back to the original firmware using flashtool?
Yes i DId try but it doesnt even go to flash mode
Edit:I finally managed to go to flash mode. I flashed the firmware succesfully thanks kevin
First, I cannot find that kind of ROM for WT19i, could be wrong ROM to install. You can only install ROMs, that are built for your phone.
Second, you must have custom kernel to boot into custom ROM. Stock kernel only works with stock ROM. First install custom kernel(there's plenty of them in Development section, like X Kernel, Rage Kernel, bbooff's kernel etc) and then via CWM install custom ROM(install from sdcard).
Most custom kernels include CWM.
Please help me
I have brick my sony live with walkman, (Actually what happen)
i have a sony live with walkman, with rooted, Unclock bootloader (with test point method), and i install cm7.2 rom in that and the phone works fine, i want to try other roms for doing this i have wrongly deleted the system files using CMW.
After that my phone not start gives a bootloap on FXP logo, after that i flash stock (52) rom using flash tool. and all the things work fine my phone start normal. Then i rooted my live with walkman again and install cmw on that, after doing this i got a message to update stock rom to (62) latest sony software. i update over OTA and the update download sucessfully. then my phone switch off to install the updates. but when i switch on the phone then phone not starts, when i press power button then it show a green blinking lines, even charging is also not there, and when i connect my phone to usb then it shows phone connected in flashmode.
Please help me how i recover my WT19i
sorry for my bad english
Thanks in Advance
If it connects in flashmode just use pcseus to repair the phone or use flashtools to flash stock fw back on it
Rudjgaard said:
If it connects in flashmode just use pcseus to repair the phone or use flashtools to flash stock fw back on it
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i dont know how to use pcseus and what is stock fw.
if stock is stock rom (52) ftf. Then i have flash 2 or 3 times. but my phone automatically connected in flashmood. and when i tried to on my phone by pressing Start button then Green Led Blink and nothing happens.
azim0106 said:
i dont know how to use pcseus and what is stock fw.
if stock is stock rom (52) ftf. Then i have flash 2 or 3 times. but my phone automatically connected in flashmood. and when i tried to on my phone by pressing Start button then Green Led Blink and nothing happens.
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Unbrick it using the files given in the sticked thread by someguyfromhell
mihahn said:
Unbrick it using the files given in the sticked thread by someguyfromhell
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i didn't find (Sticked thread by someguyfromhell) will u please give me the link of that thread.
i will be very thankfull to u
waiting for your reply
thanks in advance
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24136222
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
im using flashing .58 via flash tool and it said - android version/kernel version:-exec'/system/bin/sh'failed: No file or directory(2)-
First you power off your phone then hold the volume down button then connect to flashtool to flash firmwares
And you need adb drivers installed, find them in the flashtool folder or just download my app (romhub.codeplex.com)
xdevilium said:
First you power off your phone then hold the volume down button then connect to flashtool to flash firmwares
And you need adb drivers installed, find them in the flashtool folder or just download my app (romhub.codeplex.com)
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i know that beacuse i flash my lww many times, the problem start when i use .62 zip and flash it via cwm. im stuck at sony ericsson title and cant enter cwm. i flashed custom kernel and now i can enter cwm to factory reset,wipe cache and dalvik but still stuck at sony ericsson and cant flash using flashtool
Solved
I think yes , bot dont worry , it is a softbrick
Mate , I think you should watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4nfePh0KQc&feature=plcp
Your problem is solved now
Hit thanks if I helped
I don't get it. Why exactly can't you flash with flashtool? No PC?
If you can get into flashmode, then flashtool should work just fine.
In most cases, getting stuck on the SE logo means you've got a kernel-ROM mismatch. Flashing the correct kernel should allow the ROM to boot. Mind telling which kernel & ROM you're on?
Sometimes it happens
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neocyke said:
I don't get it. Why exactly can't you flash with flashtool? No PC?
If you can get into flashmode, then flashtool should work just fine.
In most cases, getting stuck on the SE logo means you've got a kernel-ROM mismatch. Flashing the correct kernel should allow the ROM to boot. Mind telling which kernel & ROM you're on?
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At first I was flashing hybrom v17 with bl unlocked with .42 baseband and rage 3.0 , and it was stuck at logo , I tried many ways and when I changed baseband to 66 , I loaded the system , so sometimes baseband is also required
My bootloader is unlocked.
After flashing a new pre-rooted boot image, my Xperia P decided to throw itself into a boot loop. I've tried flashing a stock kernel.sin file but that didn't do anything..
I've got fastboot/ADB and flashtool, I just don't know what to do to restore it back to normal. :crying:
I can't factory reset via the PC Companion because it recognizes unknown software and won't let me do anything.. anyone know what I should do?!
Thanks!
Turn off with power and volume up button and flash the stock kernel or download on from the development. If that doesn't help than reflash with flashtool
Sent from my LT22i using Tapatalk 2
guys can anyone provide me a flashable stock build.prop zip for xperia ray? I think mine is messed up
here's the thread of my first problem that led me to unlock my BL and flash custom roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40492317#post40492317
whenever I flash the stock ICS or GB fw via flashtool and boot it it is stuck on sony ericsson/sony logo
but flashing custom roms and kernels like MIUI and CM7 can get me past the boot screen except my touchscreen doesn't respond.
and the phone works just fine (recieving sms, cm7 live wallpaper but touchscreen doesn't work and versions doesn't change.
25/048/2013 23:48:11 - INFO - Current device : ST17i - BX902WWWDP - 1254-9461_R2I - 1243-7775_4.1.B.0.431 - WORLD-a_4.1.B.0.587
screenshot: http://prntscr.com/127coz
I tried to flash stock GB/ICS firmwares many times but still the same
then I tried this fix for my touchscreen but my ST18i was changed to ST17i :crying:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2104484
I hope you can help me and thanks in advance
Flashing a stock ST18 ftf should restore your Phone, and I doubt its the build.prop thats at fault given your post.
Sent from Myushi
XperienceD said:
Flashing a stock ST18 ftf should restore your Phone, and I doubt its the build.prop thats at fault given your post.
Sent from Myushi
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but everytime I flash stock st18i firmware via flashtool it gets stuck on sony logo
I tried reflashing the stock many times but info keeps on showing
Current device : ST17i - BX902WWWDP - 1254-9461_R2I - 1243-7775_4.1.B.0.431 - WORLD-a_4.1.B.0.587
correct me if i am wrong but should'nt it be reverted to the stock ST18i_4.0.2.A.0.42 firmware that i flashed?
btw I DLed the official ST18i stock firmwares from this link:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239?start=0&tstart=0
still gets stuck on sony logo. only custom roms and kernels boots upto the lockscreen but touchscreen wont respond.
please bear with me, and thanks for the replying
Jake_boo said:
please bear with me, and thanks for the replying
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No problem. Download and install an older version of the flashtool (works better for GB ROMs) and flash this...
Someguyfromhell said:
[*]Xperia Ray (ST18i)
4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?0oi9t2m0z5p8a9y
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...if booting takes longer than 5 minutes then simply pull the battery for 10 seconds, pop it back and try another reboot, never wait longer than 7 minutes at the most, then report back.
XperienceD said:
No problem. Download and install an older version of the flashtool (works better for GB ROMs) and flash this...
...if booting takes longer than 5 minutes then simply pull the battery for 10 seconds, pop it back and try another reboot, never wait longer than 7 minutes at the most, then report back.
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thanks man I really appreciate it :good:
uhm what version of flashtool should I use? I'm downloading the ftf file now, maybe i'll start with 0.5.3.0 Flashtool and i'll let you know how it goes.
I tried the flashtool 0.5.3.0 and 0.6.9.1 with the ftf file you provided but still gets stuck on 1st sony ericsson boot screen
I don't know what is wrong but custom roms boots just fine except the touchscreen doesn't work
my touchscreen works fine before it got bricked. I almost tried everything but still no luck. If you have anymore ideas please let me know, thanks
If you would like to get the touch working, you would want to take a look at the touchscreen unbricking guide stickied in genral.
Regards
-N
Jake_boo said:
I almost tried everything but still no luck. If you have anymore ideas please let me know, thanks
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I think, flashing the wrong ftf might have broke something, so I would contact Alejandrissimo or Jinx13 and see if they can help you remotely, as it's quite strange this. Try flashing a custom (ICS) kernel with CWM, then flash one of the ST18 ftfs but exclude the kernel, and see where that gets you.
XperienceD said:
I think, flashing the wrong ftf might have broke something, so I would contact Alejandrissimo or Jinx13 and see if they can help you remotely, as it's quite strange this. Try flashing a custom (ICS) kernel with CWM, then flash one of the ST18 ftfs but exclude the kernel, and see where that gets you.
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even before flashing the wrong rom i am already having this problem, tried flashing doomkerneI and flash stock ftf excluded kernel. It gets past the first SE boot screen but gets stuck on the second SE logo (after screen animation) then I tried installing Xperia ultimate hd with aroma but it detects my board type as Lt15i Anzu or Lt18i Ayame and intalled the one for Ray.. boots upto the Lockscreen but Touchscreen is unresponsive also same with other custom roms. I just cant get the stock rom too boot up and only custom roms work
I also tried adb and these fastboot commands:
fastboot -w and
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase recovery (error)
fastboot erase boot (success)
fastboot erase data (success)
fastboot erase splash (error)
fastboot erase cache (success)
and flashed custom kernel and installed rom in CWM flashed stock ftf again still stuck on SE logo. maybe my phone partition is corrupted i dunno
mnishamk said:
If you would like to get the touch working, you would want to take a look at the touchscreen unbricking guide stickied in genral.
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but its for galaxy OTA touchfirmware update mine is xperia ray.
im searching thread now to see if there is fix for my device, thanks :good:
Jake_boo said:
but its for galaxy OTA touchfirmware update mine is xperia ray.
im searching thread now to see if there is fix for my device, thanks :good:
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Hi,
I'm in the same situation, I bricked my phone with a custom firmware and tried many things so far, but none worked.
My phone start only with the unified kernel 3.0.x KERNELS] [RAY / PRO] 3.0.8-nAa-03 [6/5/2013] - Unified kernel + CWM Recovery , but touch is not working.
I noticed when I flash stock firmwares with flashtool the current device is :
Current device : ST17i - CB511U4GE1 - 1254-9461_R2I - 1248-9545_4.0.2.A.0.58 - WORLD-a_4.1.B.0.587
When I try to install CM10, fails. I assume it's a device check, because there's a failure message saying some kind of ro.product.device=ST18i ... and so on
have you managed to get your ray working?
Thank you!
nroberto13 said:
Hi,
When I try to install CM10, fails. I assume it's a device check, because there's a failure message saying some kind of ro.product.device=ST18i ... and so on
Thank you!
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CM10 fails on device check because it relies on system partition from the stock rom - so, you just need to flash "system" from STOCK firmware and then try install CM10 again.
Now, regarding the TOPIC:
Exactly same issue and behavior.
1. Tried unlock using official sony guide (no TA backup)
2. installed cm9 and everything worked FINE (however after unlock I could still see capital 'R' in name of EBOOT
3. decided to try another roms and tried install Xperia HD rom (using AROMA installer - <<< blaming this installer! (and myself too ofcourse)
4. I'm pretty sure I was careful selecting correct values including device=RAY and bootloader=UNLOCKED
5. Phone does not boot, probably kernel mismatch, I decided to install pacman rom and its booting fine, but then -> touch screen NOT working
6. Tried to flash STOCK rom (perhaps I was doing some locking/unlocking bootloader in between, don't really remember)
7. no stock roms are working - stuck on SONY/SE logo...
8. After that I was doing almost everything, trying to restore locked/unlocked bootloader, flashed Restore Xperia 2011 ftf (with preset.ta)
Symptoms are exactly same: Even if I flash official roms, TA info shows differen rom (looks like not being updated) and I still have capital 'R' in EBOOT version however my phone is 100% unlocked - I can flash/reflash kernels and fastboot oem unlock shows 'already unlocked' message.
I ended up with purchasing 'OmniusSE' application and trying to fix s1boot/doing unlocking with this app/reflashing/almost everything - NO LUCK.
If anybody knows how to restore this phone so the STOCK fw could work, or at least touchscreen was not bricked - PLEASE SHARE THE WISDOM!
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update:
Meanwhile, I heard very similar problems (after flashing/reflashing/unlocking) from different users. Like here for example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953468) and the solution was - replace the touchscreen. I heard this even from service-centre specialists that repaired ST18i phones. So end-up purchasing a new screen on ebay. Lets hope it will help.
I'll update this post if this will solve the issue.
Ordered new screen from ebay and most importantly I've managed to replace it and... IT WORKS!!!!1111221!
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