Hello everyone i had a serious problem with my friend Ray (ST18i) . My friend said that his phone is freezing and restarting when playing some games, and then BOOT STUCK (not boot looping) at the SONY logo when gonna enter the system (when the screen light up) forever.
I already tried to flash stock firmware many times with build 4.1.B.1.13, 4.1.B.0.587, and 4.0.2.A.0.42 but the result is the same, i even thought that this phone is updated via OTA with unlocked bootloader so i do flash Xperia 2011 Range_FreeXperia_ALL.FTF by FXP and Xperia_Relock_bootloader.FTF . And the result is still the same. I even tried to repair via Sony PC Companion and Reflashed it via Sony Update Centre, but the result is the same.
The thing is my friend is just some average Android user that don't know and don't need to root or even unlocking his phone bootloader, so he's never did that thing. so i can't go to recovery (cause there isn't any) but luckily the phone still can go to flashmode and fastboot, and even showing battery chare image when charged in Turned Off condition.
I really need help from you guys to fix this issue, cause the other problem is, there isn't any Sony Service Centre in my city, and this phone isn't even bought with official warranty. I had some exprience with samsung, and many Xperia (Now using hTC though) but this is the first time i'm facing this kind of problem.
Thank you.
Have you tried unlocking the bootloader and flashing the stock kernel with cwm? Then i would wipe everything incl system and format the sd card (make back up to pc) so you have a complete empty phone. Afterwards try installing stock firmware.
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Jorre2220 said:
Have you tried unlocking the bootloader and flashing the stock kernel with cwm? Then i would wipe everything incl system and format the sd card (make back up to pc) so you have a complete empty phone. Afterwards try installing stock firmware.
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Thank you for your kind reply
Yeah i would like to try that too, but, correct me if i'm wrong isn't to unlock bootloader you need the IMEI code from the phone? and as i know it, to get the IMEI code you need to enter *#*#7378423#*#* or such in your phone dial and see the IMEI code there. After reading your suggestion, i come up with an idea to unlock it via someone else Ray Unlock code from SONY, is it a good idea?
When i reflashed it with flashtool, there isn't any sdcard and simcard in the phone btw.
Or maybe there's some way to do a full wipe without entering a recovery?
aluthfir said:
Hello everyone i had a serious problem with my friend Ray (ST18i) . My friend said that his phone is freezing and restarting when playing some games, and then BOOT STUCK (not boot looping) at the SONY logo when gonna enter the system (when the screen light up) forever.
I already tried to flash stock firmware many times with build 4.1.B.1.13, 4.1.B.0.587, and 4.0.2.A.0.42 but the result is the same, i even thought that this phone is updated via OTA with unlocked bootloader so i do flash Xperia 2011 Range_FreeXperia_ALL.FTF by FXP and Xperia_Relock_bootloader.FTF . And the result is still the same. I even tried to repair via Sony PC Companion and Reflashed it via Sony Update Centre, but the result is the same.
The thing is my friend is just some average Android user that don't know and don't need to root or even unlocking his phone bootloader, so he's never did that thing. so i can't go to recovery (cause there isn't any) but luckily the phone still can go to flashmode and fastboot, and even showing battery chare image when charged in Turned Off condition.
I really need help from you guys to fix this issue, cause the other problem is, there isn't any Sony Service Centre in my city, and this phone isn't even bought with official warranty. I had some exprience with samsung, and many Xperia (Now using hTC though) but this is the first time i'm facing this kind of problem.
Thank you.
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too complicated .if flashing doesn't work then nothing to do.
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and when you flash the stock rom .ftf was it successful?
prantoroy said:
too complicated .if flashing doesn't work then nothing to do.
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and when you flash the stock rom .ftf was it successful?
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Yes it was successfull like always with the final word, Flash complete and please unplug your phone. and device connected in flashmode.
I'm about to try unlocking the bootloader first (If i can't locate the IMEI, then the test point way will do) and then, flash a stock kernel with CWM and do a full wipe first.
I think it's still early to give up, because i think there's still so many way to fix this thing rather than just flashing a stock firmware.
I hope many awesome developer like Doomlord or bin4ry will at least take a look at this thread
aluthfir said:
Yes it was successfull like always with the final word, Flash complete and please unplug your phone. and device connected in flashmode.
I'm about to try unlocking the bootloader first (If i can't locate the IMEI, then the test point way will do) and then, flash a stock kernel with CWM and do a full wipe first.
I think it's still early to give up, because i think there's still so many way to fix this thing rather than just flashing a stock firmware.
I hope many awesome developer like Doomlord or bin4ry will at least take a look at this thread
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no there is nothing much fr us to do.
and if u would like them to fix it please contact them personally
I personaly suggest you to unlock your bootloader using the test point method rather than the sony method. That way you still have your original drm-keys.
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UPDATE on UBL
Hi Everyone, yesterday i tried to unlock with 2 ways, the first way is with the SONY Official method even though the phone doesn't boot, i can get the IMEI from the back of the phone, and from the BOX (which is basically the same IMEI) and got the code from SONY. but unfortunately every time i'm in the final step i got : Remote oem unlock failed. And i'm sure i'm updated and using the latest Android SDK. i even tried to do fastboot command from other laptop but the problem still there. (Tried to google it for the same questions like that but what i got is only people that had a mistake in inputting the code number) Note: I already cross checked it for many times, that now in my inbox i had 5 same codes from SONY :silly:
Next is the Test Point with s1 tools method. But like always in the final step, i got another error which is: test point qcreceivepacket can't get packet start i tried to google it again (which is always leading me to XDA cause here is always the source lol) many people answered that same questions which is because the Xperia you're trying to root got a new version 2012 and something like that.
Note: I'm pretty sure the Xperia Ray i'm unlocking is Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes, because when it's still alive i already checked it via *#*#7378423#*#* and 1 more thing is because i already tried to unlock an Xperia Mini Pro that is Bootloader Unlock Allowed: NO. Which is really can't be unlocked because the phone with that kind of status can't go to fastboot (always go to charging mode instead)
Maybe you can say i had a lot of experience with Android, but i'm just creating the forum account yesterday, so i'm still a NOOB here
which is why i appreciate all the help from you guys.
I'm gonna try Contacting the top Xperia developer (which is i still don't know how) ASAP
EDIT: Just read someone questions on Q/A General chat thread. That the reason i'm failed is because i haven't rooted my phone? Is it true to unlock you need to have a root access first? cause in my other Xperia (Active, Sola) i always root first before unlocking so i don't know if unlocking first will do.
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Hi All,
Im gonna keep it simple.
**I'll start with the story of what exactly happened to my Xperia play so that who so ever has bricked their play unfortuantely by the same way can relate.
I unlocked bootloader, rooted my fone, deleted the useless sony crap and unrooted.....Then did a update over the edge connection thru fone only, it downloaded a software and started installing it, the fone switched off but never came back.
So i tried installing the UK generic formware almost 4-5 times, not realising that its gone now(bricked).
Gave the phone a try with diff patches made thru the uk firmware, no luck.
Sent the play to Sony ppl, it came back after 2 weeks.....unrepaired....i still dont know what all they tried..????
So all the good work done by ppl here came to my rescue, installed the loader.sin and preset.ta from Blagus, fone came on, but yes the issue with sim was still there.
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I saw a funny thing tho even without the sim, the phone on the status bar showed full signals but no sim was there..i laughed on it for a minute...
then....came back home, just did a factory reset after 30 mins after making the fone come back to life.
I will confirm the after method to unbrick radio very soon, i have messaged some of the radio bricked owners here(pm), waiting for them to /reply/try something depending on their fone's status, I just hope it works and when it does il make it official here.
**started this thread here, so if not now we can still try something to get it worked***
If you need tester I'm on and if you fix my phone I'll donate to you !
I've also try ervery possiblities, for now .... but the only one working is fastgsm method ...
mrassol said:
If you need tester I'm on and if you fix my phone I'll donate to you !
I've also try ervery possiblities, for now .... but the only one working is fastgsm method ...
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Thankx for support, but i aint working here for donation, just trying to help, by the tweak that i found...
if all fails, im trying to lay hands on a sony tool that will work for sure, something on platform like fastgsm using credits, il share that with you all, so everyone can benefit...
**edit** I did not relock the bootloader until i got the radio working...
I can post a video of my phone..."working"....
Very willing to be ur tester as well. Just let me know wat to do.
I'll love to support you too.
Thanks to everyone who have been patient and tried all the methods i suggested, but it is strange howcome my fone get back to life while others cant.
Im gonna share some custom packages(to maybe 1-2 guys, i dont want others to fall into trouble by bricking their fone again) that i applied on bricked play before sending it to Sony Service centre which even they cudnt figure out and return the phone unrepaired, now i did the same on play what i suggested most of you on PM's and got my fone back..
here's what my device now shows.
I haven't given up, so i will keep trying as u all are....
Bricked my phone today while flashing different system images~ now it cant connect to the o2 network here~
would ya share your method?
Ireas said:
Bricked my phone today while flashing different system images~ now it cant connect to the o2 network here~
would ya share your method?
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flashing differnt system images doesnt brake your radio permanent. Just flash a FULL rom and you should be good again.
Regards
where is the rom...
m facing the same issue...network bars full with out the sim...no damn roms available...
hey guys
any new for us poor guys with plays but with broken radios?
Steps for unbricking:
step 1: brick phone via unlocked bootloader and root then OTA update.
step 2: phone won't boot (black screen) put phone into recovery (hold back button, plug in USB, see green light)
step 3: flash blagus' relock bootloader script
step 4: flash generic UK firmware (not sure if it has to be this one, pretty sure it can be anything)
step 5: boot phone and setup... everything is working now.
Not sure if this was common knowledge, but its how I got my phone fixed.
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Steps for unbricking:
step 1: brick phone via unlocked bootloader and root then OTA update.
step 2: phone won't boot (black screen) put phone into recovery (hold back button, plug in USB, see green light)
step 3: flash blagus' relock bootloader script
step 4: flash generic UK firmware (not sure if it has to be this one, pretty sure it can be anything)
step 5: boot phone and setup... everything is working now.
Not sure if this was common knowledge, but its how I got my phone fixed.
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Is the UK firmware generic to the point where if I were to root a Xplay bought from HongKong and root it with the UK firmware, everything will still work?
The generic firmware should work for R800i and R800a models.
thenotdone said:
Steps for unbricking:
step 1: brick phone via unlocked bootloader and root then OTA update.
step 2: phone won't boot (black screen) put phone into recovery (hold back button, plug in USB, see green light)
step 3: flash blagus' relock bootloader script
step 4: flash generic UK firmware (not sure if it has to be this one, pretty sure it can be anything)
step 5: boot phone and setup... everything is working now.
Not sure if this was common knowledge, but its how I got my phone fixed.
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is this steps for unbricking phone or for getting the radio back after unbricking phone via the old radio breaking way
cuz my phone isnt bricked, all functions work execpt calls txts and internet
altho wireless works
unbrick and gain radio function. My phone was totally pooched and this brought it back to life... my situation may have been different, but this is how I resolved my problem (as described in my first post)
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unbrick and gain radio function. My phone was totally pooched and this brought it back to life... my situation may have been different, but this is how I resolved my problem (as described in my first post)
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well thats cool if that does the trick for u
but i THINK my prob is different
i was once stuck with a bricked phone but then there was a way to get the phone to boot up but without radio function eg making fone calls
and i have been stuck in this state for over 2 months now and so have a few other people,
i think your situation may be different because your phone was just bricked and didnt have the radio function broken via the quick fix method.
things are abit different now and if i would of bricked my fone now there are ways to unbrick it with out breaking the radio.
unless someone has tried this method and it has worked? (who has broken radio like me)
Oooh ok, yes the circumstances are very different. Mine was a total writeoff and I didn't quick fix it.
If I ever get into that position and work it out, I'll report back.
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Oooh ok, yes the circumstances are very different. Mine was a total writeoff and I didn't quick fix it.
If I ever get into that position and work it out, I'll report back.
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ok thnx
and thnx for sharing your method im sure it will help others
in the mean time im keeping my fingers crossed that either
1 blagus cracks the radio issue or
2 the online unlocking comes back online after 2 months bieng offline
had an email today off gsm
saying that afew more xperias are availible for unlocking
hopefully ours wont be far behind now
help please bricked my phone. can't flash a firmware with flashtool.
phone boots on selogo splashscreen) then excalmation point then turns the phone off.
I can't re-unlock bootloader after relocking it to try seus or pc companion
hi I have a really big problem
I flashed a new kernel to obtain root on my SK17i but after flashing it I just can't use my touchscreen
can somebody helf me?
Reflash it, follow procedures to the letter.
Had done that still Don't work got an new phone and there im Not risking so Flash a new one
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I have the same problem. Flashed different firmwares with flasher and Setool, but touch still not working.
I have read that ther is an issue with flashing the stock Kernel on some Mini and Mini Pro
As i read that i decided that i Don't try to unlock the bootloader and Flash an insecure Kernel to obtain root because it is to dangerous
Lets hope that there will be an other method to root this device
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Working just now!
I flashed with lower version:
4_0_A_2_335.APP_SW_Mango_GENERIC_1244_7088_S1
with Setool.
zepihd2 said:
Working just now!
I flashed with lower version:
4_0_A_2_335.APP_SW_Mango_GENERIC_1244_7088_S1
with Setool.
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where did you get it from
knudsen81 said:
where did you get it from
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From Setool support. You must have Setool box or dongle to be able to flash/unlock sonyericsson devices.
setool3-box.org
files.setool.net/support/SETool2
So you unlocked the bootloader flashed the Kernel and then got the Same Problem like me and your solution is to Flash the older Firmware and this worked for you?
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unresponsible touch screen after unlock bootloader
pls anyone help me. i also have same problem. my xperia mini pro touchscreen is unresponsible after flash kernel and rooted. i have try reflash using x10 flash tool but isnt working. i also have try relock the bootloader. its does not work too. then i unlock back my bootloader and try to flash the kernel back. and its not working too. anyone pls help me. how to flash using setool? give link to download free setool pls. i cant find the setool card at any store.
I also have the same problem as above. Does anyone have any input?
EDIT: I fixed this problem by using the firmware on the very last post of this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17429445#post17429445 page. I flashed it using the Flash Tool. It's french but has the option for english. Good luck!
is there any spesific procedure for downgrading firmware version? will it brick my phone if i downgrade just like i'm upgrading to newer firmware?
Touchscreen dead after flashing custom roms
Daywalkr1990 said:
I have read that ther is an issue with flashing the stock Kernel on some Mini and Mini Pro
As i read that i decided that i Don't try to unlock the bootloader and Flash an insecure Kernel to obtain root because it is to dangerous
Lets hope that there will be an other method to root this device
Sent from my SK17i using Tapatalk
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Hello all,
I'm also fighting with this problem. Has anybody more information for the reason of this bug?
My Phone:
Xperia Mini Pro SK17i 1249-0812 TYPE: AAD-3880104-BV
Bootloader is unlocked.
The Status:
My Phone is booting and all physical keys works but the sensor buttons and the Touch display is completely unresponsive/unusable.
I' ve tried different update tools (flashtool, wotan, install from CWM) and different roms:
FXP052-update-cm-7.2.0-RC0-XperiaMiniPro-SK17i-KANG-signed.7z
SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.58_(1249-7380).ftf
SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.58_GLOBAL.ftf
SK17i_4.0.A.2.335_FRENCH.ftf
also tried to update the kernel from [KERNEL] KRsH Kernel v2.0 (MiniPro)
It always results in a nearly working phone with no response from the touchscreen.
Would be very appreciative for any help!
Thanks,
Bernhard
Bought my wife a mini pro which was a SK17i
It came today and worked for about 20 minutes while I put all her stuff on it.
Then all of a sudden the touch screen and capacitive buttons stopped responding.
I had a similar issue on my x10 mini pro which related to the homebrew dual touch driver. Stock restore from SEUS fixed that.
Tried that on the xperia mini pro but it didnt help.
I've sent the phone back as faulty now.
Would be interested in hearing if the problems here are software or hardware.
Cheers
Hi guys, I have the same problem like everybody else - the touch screen doesn't work niether the capacitive buttons.
It happened when I thought I caught a virus after downloading an aplication : THE SEARCH ICON
Probably this was really stupid thought, but then I decided to make a full factory reset. My phone was rooted and after the reset the super user icon was still in the aplications. Then after 2 minutes using the phone it crushed, so I decided to unroot and then to make another factory reset and I did it.
Then the home button didn't work and the phone crushed few more times.
So I used PC Companion and update to .62. The phone was Ok for a week then it's screen and the capacitive buttons were useless.
I did 6-7 repairs from Pc Companion but still nothing.
Then I use Flashtool to flash it to SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.58_GLOBAL.ftf and again nothing. Then I flash it to SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_Trade_United_Kingdom_(1248-7407).ftf but still nothing. After that I updated again to .62 and no result.
IS THERE SOMEONE WHO CAN HELP PLEASE
Try Sony Ericsson Update Service to restore firmware completely.
I tried Sony Ericsson Update Service, too! Even with full factory reset and update to the latest firmware .62 and still the same problem! What should I do?
Someguyfromhell thanks you for your answer. I don't know why there are no posts for fixing this. Everybody asked for solution, but still none answer! I can't use my phone for a week now. It is really annoing . Please I really need help!
Sounds like the same problem I have. I was using hybrom + krsh kernel for months and was really satisfied with the phone. Then about a month ago the touchscreen went suddenly unresponsive for a 10 seconds or so. After that these lock ups started to became more frequent. I installed logcat and noticed it had something to do with touchscreen driver in kernel.
Next I tried bbooff's kernel but no avail. Then I used wotanserver to install stock kernel and rom, relocked bootloader, updated with pc companion, uninstalled all software I installed from market, did a 100% complete factory reset...
Then after using the phone for 5 minutes without lock ups I was really feeling victorious. I guess I forgot to knock wood because the touchscreen froze again. Now the phone is at the service center.
Either there is some really weird bug in these custom roms we all used or the hardware is bad. I never overcloked my phone more than 1,0 GHz -> 1,1 GHz so that can't be the reason.
I hope the service doesn't cost too much. I think I voided my warranty when I unlocked the bootloader and installed a custom kernel. The saddest thing is if it is a hardware problem caused by a bad hardware or a design fault I would still have to pay for it.
I understand, but it is really wierd, because I didn't use custom ROMs at all. I just made factory reset on a rooted phone (without unlocking the bootloader) after that I update to .62 from PC Companion and then I used the phone for a month and like yours the touchcsreen was dead for a little bit and the capacitive buttons, too. After that these lock ups started to became more frequent like yours. Do you thing that I will void my warranty, too and is there a solution for me?
Anyone with solution?
Hi,
I bought my neo just a month ago and I got an indication for a new update available for my phone yesterday. I did a FOTA and my phone just stopped booting.When I press the power button all I get is a blinking green light, nothing on screen.
I had unlocked my neo a while ago.
I tried flashing it to MT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Global version. Still nothing.
I have tried SEUS and PC companion. My phone gets detected but they say i have a modified software and thats it.
Please help me, it hurts having lost a month old phone......
Thanks in advance
Well i got my phone up and running.....
For those who are still struggling check out the following link.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707
First of all , if your bootloader is unlocked-RELOCK IT.
After that , try flashing the stock firmware or use SEUS.
That's how i got my NEO V up and running.
No harm in trying the same method with NEO.
shaunshd said:
Well i got my phone up and running.....
For those who are still struggling check out the following link.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707
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Yes, try this! It should work! If there are news just tell us!
When people go to bootloader unlock their phones, do they completely miss the prominent warning or what?
Some customers with unlocked boot loaders have experienced problems when they are accepting over the air upgrades (FOTA - Firmware upgrade Over The Air). For customers that have unlocked the boot loader, please do not accept any over the air upgrades. For additional information, check out the hints and tips from the community on the XDA forum.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
you are lucky you got your phone to reach 1month. mine didn't even reach 1 week!. i bricked when i tried to testpoint and ground to unlock bootloader. it never turned on. im not sure if i did the right procedure but the battery is in the phone and the phone is turned on when i do the TP ground thing to install the driver.. any idea?
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you are lucky you got your phone to reach 1month. mine didn't even reach 1 week!. i bricked when i tried to testpoint and ground to unlock bootloader. it never turned on. im not sure if i did the right procedure but the battery is in the phone and the phone is turned on when i do the TP ground thing to install the driver.. any idea?
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Please tell me what instructions did you follow?
Where did you read that phone needs to be turned on or even with battery inserted!?
Easy answer. Try WotanServer i had this problem too but i solved it via Wotan.
u Can Flashed Again By This Program :
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-neo-mt15/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
Very Easy To Use ...
I think OP solved his problem, as he wrote it at second post.
nvm..............
Hi,
I have upgraded to ICS Swiss initially and the phone was working fine.
It was little bit laggy and I switched to HK and as there were many language problems I flashed Singapore ICS.
From then onwards my phone started behaving weirdly.
I used the pattern lock to unlock and lock and my touch wasn't responding and the pattern used to do weird things on its own.
I reflashed Singapore ICS and my touch isnt working.
I gave my phone to the Sony service center and I lost my warranty for rooting.
The touch is responding few times and most of the time it is not working.
I am stuck with this phone which doesnt work.
Please help, I lost my warranty and cant afford to get a new one at this stage.
I asked the technician at Sony and he informed it is the software problem and their system is not allowing it upgrade or change it.
Someone please help me, I am freaking out....
I would like to go back to GB, can someone provide the steps to do that. I do not have a backup of my previous version.
Why you didn't use flashtools?
You have unlocked bootloader???
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
I used flashtool to flash the ftf files.
I have unlocked bootloader.
Did you untick the boxes to save your data each time? If so, flash the swiss again, tick everything so you get a full wipe
Sent from my Xperia S on which The Kernel has been installed but he bought no chicken.....
Or re-lock your bootloader and use sus( sony update service) to repair the software and choose factory reset.
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I checked all the boxes and followed all the steps everytime, but to my vain the touch doesnt work now.
I have done as you said, relocked the bootloader and downloaded SUS and did the factory reset.
The touch doesnt work. I think its a hardware problem.
The service center person informed that they have to change the mother board and its 70% of the cost of the phone.
He guys. I've been trying to sort my friends X10i that's stuck on the boot screen displaying either the Sony Ericsson logo or a camera icon with an arrow pointing down towards an image of the phone,
He told me he tried to update the phone with SEUS and it switched off half way though. Since then it just hangs at boot as described above.
I have tried using SEUS. The phone is recognized and the process goes all the way to 100% but when I try and reboot after completion it just hangs again. Interestingly every time I connect it to SEUS it tells me there is new software available.
I have also tried using FlashTool 0.9.8.0 and these ROMS:
Sony Ericsson X10i_2.1.A.435_GLOBAL-GGL GENERIC 1232-9897
X10i_3.0.1.G.0.75_GLOBAL-GGL_GENERIC_1232-9897
X10_1.0_SE_StockRom_MultiTouch
Like SEUS, FlashTool reports that ROM flashing was successful and ask me to reboot but the same thing happens. It hangs.
My friend bought the phone second hand and so has no idea if it was running a stock or custom ROM or had a locked or unlock bootloader.
I've searched high and low on the forums for an answer and can't find one.
Can anyone help?
try flashing the doom kernel from flashtool
Hey finalbillybong dont despair, all is not lost.....yet
First be sure the phone is fully charged - like overnight....
Try playing around with flashtool... its quite powerful... go to 'help/ check drivers' and see what happens.
Just be sure to flash the right kernel (its easier to .ftf files) for the right rom. Some work really well together and some are just o.k. If unsure search the forums - i know its painful but read all the noob stuff.
Here are some links - some are fairly old but the principle is the same - just search the forums for updated versions/software.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928210
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1305945
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24711910#post24711910
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
If all this fails I have had some luck using wotansever...
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/account/login
You gotta register but its free and it saved me from a potential brick a while ago.
I hope this helps - happy unbricking, and enjoy the journey of XDA