Xperia U flash mode not recognized. - Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go

Okay, so i've played a bit with CWM recovery.
My device cannot have it's boodloader unlocked.
Yesterday, i accidentally flashed something that was for devices with bootloader unlocked and the phone didn't start after reboot.
If i press the power button it just vibrates once, but doesn't start.
If i put it in flash mode my pc tells me that the device cannot be recognized.(Device enumeration failed)
I want to flash it to stock firmware.
What can i do?

xnd_bogdan said:
Okay, so i've played a bit with CWM recovery.
My device cannot have it's boodloader unlocked.
Yesterday, i accidentally flashed something that was for devices with bootloader unlocked and the phone didn't start after reboot.
If i press the power button it just vibrates once, but doesn't start.
If i put it in flash mode my pc tells me that the device cannot be recognized.
I want to flash it to stock firmware.
What can i do?
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You soft-bricked your phone. I had also made this mistake when i first flashed the rom.
1. Download flashtool for xperia devices. http://androxyde.github.io/
2. Go to the folder where you installed flashtool. There you'll see a folder named - drivers.
3. Click on it and run the exe file.
4. In the driver installation wizard you'll see names of phone models. Check on xperia p, u sola and go then in same list scroll down and also check fastboot and flashtool drivers. Let drivers install (i recommend to turn off firewall and and antivirus for this).
5. Run the flashtool. Then press and hold vol down button and plug your phone to pc. Let flashtool detect your phone.
6. Then download and Flash the stock firmware. For that you need to copy ftf file to the folder called 'firmwares'. You can find that folder where you installed flashtool.
7. In flashtool click the thunder icon, select flashmode, select the ftf file you need to install, be sure to tick - wipe data, wipe apps, wide app log
8. then let flashtool flash the stock rom
9. Unlock the bootloader properly. For that note down your imei no. somewhere. Then on sony developer site request for bootloader unlock then you'll get a mail having a password. note it carefully.
10. click on 'unlock symbol' in flashtool and it will guide unlock your bootloader.
11. Press thanks if i helped.

AD9295 said:
You soft-bricked your phone. I had also made this mistake when i first flashed the rom.
1. Download flashtool for xperia devices. http://androxyde.github.io/
2. Go to the folder where you installed flashtool. There you'll see a folder named - drivers.
3. Click on it and run the exe file.
4. In the driver installation wizard you'll see names of phone models. Check on xperia p, u sola and go then in same list scroll down and also check fastboot and flashtool drivers. Let drivers install (i recommend to turn off firewall and and antivirus for this).
5. Run the flashtool. Then press and hold vol down button and plug your phone to pc. Let flashtool detect your phone.
6. Then download and Flash the stock firmware. For that you need to copy ftf file to the folder called 'firmwares'. You can find that folder where you installed flashtool.
7. In flashtool click the thunder icon, select flashmode, select the ftf file you need to install, be sure to tick - wipe data, wipe apps, wide app log
8. then let flashtool flash the stock rom
9. Unlock the bootloader properly. For that note down your imei no. somewhere. Then on sony developer site request for bootloader unlock then you'll get a mail having a password. note it carefully.
10. click on 'unlock symbol' in flashtool and it will guide unlock your bootloader.
11. Press thanks if i helped.
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You would've helped me if it wasn't for:
1. Phone is not starting up, just vibrating once. If plugged into computer gives "USB not recognized error"
Drivers are installed corectly, but after this brick, pc is not recognizing the phone.
2. I cannot unlock the bootloader, the phone is Bootloader Unlock Allowed: NO, got it from Orange Romania carrier.

I am hoping my windows 8.1 desktop is at fault.
Trying on windows 8 laptop.
I will get back to you with results.

It was the pc with windows 8.1
So i flashed B89 firmware, but it seems to be non-rootable.
My sim is not detected either.
Any ideea what could be the problem?

xnd_bogdan said:
Okay, so i've played a bit with CWM recovery.
My device cannot have it's boodloader unlocked.
Yesterday, i accidentally flashed something that was for devices with bootloader unlocked and the phone didn't start after reboot.
If i press the power button it just vibrates once, but doesn't start.
If i put it in flash mode my pc tells me that the device cannot be recognized.(Device enumeration failed)
I want to flash it to stock firmware.
What can i do?
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Which os you are running on your desktop??I have xp sp3.flashmod and fastboot mod both are working well..try to install flashtool latest version..after installation go to the installation directory of flashtool.there you will see a driver option..install flashtool drivers for Xperia u.during flashmod connection if any driver installation wizard comes then go to the advanced restore place and choose your flashmod driver..problem will be soved:sly:
Sent from my ST25i using xda premium

bibhu059 said:
Which os you are running on your desktop??I have xp sp3.flashmod and fastboot mod both are working well..try to install flashtool latest version..after installation go to the installation directory of flashtool.there you will see a driver option..install flashtool drivers for Xperia u.during flashmod connection if any driver installation wizard comes then go to the advanced restore place and choose your flashmod driver..problem will be soved:sly:
Sent from my ST25i using xda premium
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made it with windows 8 on my laptop.
I repaired the device, but now with the original firmware it sais that it can't recognize my sim card.
What to do?

Had you made the repair with the official software PC companion?

paulsm said:
Had you made the repair with the official software PC companion?
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I can't. The laptop with windows 8 isn't really mine.
And the desktop with windows 8.1 doesn't recognize my device when in flash mode.
I will try flashing generic baseband and hope for the best.
!Update! - Just tested with Sony Pc companion, it installed ICS B54 on my phone, sim card still not usable. In lock screen it sais "No service".
What baseband do i need for usage using Orange sim card?
Location: Romania.

xnd_bogdan said:
made it with windows 8 on my laptop.
I repaired the device, but now with the original firmware it sais that it can't recognize my sim card.
What to do?
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it generally happens with me also..try the world generic version.

xnd_bogdan said:
I can't. The laptop with windows 8 isn't really mine.
And the desktop with windows 8.1 doesn't recognize my device when in flash mode.
I will try flashing generic baseband and hope for the best.
!Update! - Just tested with Sony Pc companion, it installed ICS B54 on my phone, sim card still not usable. In lock screen it sais "No service".
What baseband do i need for usage using Orange sim card?
Location: Romania.
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If you are completely stock then dont worry just clear cache and dalvik and then power off your phone for 4-5 hours. Then your phone will able to detect sim card.
It happens with me too.
Its a very weird bug.. I dont know how to fix it.
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xnd_bogdan said:
You would've helped me if it wasn't for:
1. Phone is not starting up, just vibrating once. If plugged into computer gives "USB not recognized error"
Drivers are installed corectly, but after this brick, pc is not recognizing the phone.
2. I cannot unlock the bootloader, the phone is Bootloader Unlock Allowed: NO, got it from Orange Romania carrier.
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flashtool is the best way to recover. i dont reallyy like pc companion..it has lot of issues with different windows versions. Sorry bout bootloader unlock i dint know you are not allowed to unlock bootloader.

bibhu059 said:
it generally happens with me also..try the world generic version.
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His phone is st25a carrier.locked.....so ya....world generic won't work...
He should seek help of service center...as that.firmware we don't have it
Sent from my ST25i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

AD9295 said:
If you are completely stock then dont worry just clear cache and dalvik and then power off your phone for 4-5 hours. Then your phone will able to detect sim card.
It happens with me too.
Its a very weird bug.. I dont know how to fix it.
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flashtool is the best way to recover. i dont reallyy like pc companion..it has lot of issues with different windows versions. Sorry bout bootloader unlock i dint know you are not allowed to unlock bootloader.
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Ok man, thanks.
Can you provide firmware that would work fine with my phone?
I will flash it then completely power down for 4-5 hours.

kantry123 said:
His phone is st25a carrier.locked.....so ya....world generic won't work...
He should seek help of service center...as that.firmware we don't have it
Sent from my ST25i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I did flash a generic firmware a while ago and it worked.
I don't think that my phone is st25a.
I bought it from romania, so i think it would be st25i.

xnd_bogdan said:
I did flash a generic firmware a while ago and it worked.
I don't think that my phone is st25a.
I bought it from romania, so i think it would be st25i.
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b.1.89 for st25i --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240342
b.1.10 for st25a --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916419
to know whether your phone is st25i or a dial *#*#7378423#*#*
then go to service info --> model info
even if you arent stock you should still try switching off ur phone for 4-5 hours coz i wasnt on stock when that problem came up..

AD9295 said:
b.1.89 for st25i --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240342
b.1.10 for st25a --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916419
to know whether your phone is st25i or a dial *#*#7378423#*#*
then go to service info --> model info
even if you arent stock you should still try switching off ur phone for 4-5 hours coz i wasnt on stock when that problem came up..
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Thanks a lot man.
I like the xda comunity, always helping. I will try and find out now what phone i have.
Will post update.
PS: I forgot to say about this strange thing.
If i start up phone without sim, it can detect the baseband version and the IMEI.
But if i reboot with sim in, it sais nothing when i ask for imei *#06#.
It just sais: "IMEI"
Update: phone is ST25i

AD9295 said:
b.1.89 for st25i --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240342
b.1.10 for st25a --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916419
to know whether your phone is st25i or a dial *#*#7378423#*#*
then go to service info --> model info
even if you arent stock you should still try switching off ur phone for 4-5 hours coz i wasnt on stock when that problem came up..
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Flashed the B.1.89 as the phone said it's st25i.
Removed battery.
Will wait for about 6 hours then put back battery and power it up.
I will also post update about phone status.

xnd_bogdan said:
Flashed the B.1.89 as the phone said it's st25i.
Removed battery.
Will wait for about 6 hours then put back battery and power it up.
I will also post update about phone status.
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Update: after more than 6 hours without battery, i've put in in then start phone..Still no signal.
Also, when my sim is plugged in it can't recognize the phone's IMEI or Baseband.
But, when i start it up without sim it does.
It can't search for networks either with sim in or without.
Any more fixes available??

tr Flashig an another version if u flash st25a one den exculde baeband in flash tool

kalyan_kadari said:
tr Flashig an another version if u flash st25a one den exculde baeband in flash tool
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Why would i want to flash st25a software?
I flashed the one for ST25i. Still nothing.
My problem seems to be related to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2413677

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help please locked bootloader with a rom that required bootloader unlocked

I've made a mistake when i locked bootloader while I had inside the phone the repack stock rom that requirs the unlocked bootloader. Now phone doesn't turn on and pc companion doesn't work because when I tray to repair firmware it says that it isn't ready for the installation, try later. I try to unlock again the bootloader with flash tool but the program stops at the words "please attach a turned off phone now". What can I do?
Nolimits87 said:
I've made a mistake when i locked bootloader while I had inside the phone the repack stock rom that requirs the unlocked bootloader. Now phone doesn't turn on and pc companion doesn't work because when I tray to repair firmware it says that it isn't ready for the installation, try later. I try to unlock again the bootloader with flash tool but the program stops at the words "please attach a turned off phone now". What can I do?
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Try to search first mate. Or read my tutorial down below, some brick repairing link inside.
And what method do you use? The official one?
Sent from my ST18i using XDA App
i used the method for don't lost DRM
Nolimits87 said:
i used the method for don't lost DRM
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can you see still see the sony ericsson logo? or total 0 display?
when i push the power button the led on the home button turn on for a second then turn off. 0 display
ok problem solved =) i unlocked after 5/6 times the bootloader again with flashtool and the phone turned on. Pc companion doesn't work for repair software. I tryed to install stock rom this afternoon but doesn't work and now it's the same. Someone else has this problem?
sorry for my english
Nolimits87 said:
ok problem solved =) i unlocked after 5/6 times the bootloader again with flashtool and the phone turned on. Pc companion doesn't work for repair software. I tryed to install stock rom this afternoon but doesn't work and now it's the same. Someone else has this problem?
sorry for my english
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The point is, you shouldn't relock if you use test point method. If you relock with some other flashable kernel or some sort, than obviously you made a mistake. Try to flash the ftf from any of the ftf of stock rom available here (sorry i'll post a link after I get into my computer). You can search for it down in this forum.
Sent from my ST18i using XDA App
Post in help thread
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray

[Q] Brick lvl:100 !! Help?

Hello XDA members
2 weeks ago i bought a brand new Neo V and fully updated it from SEUS
1 week ago i started reading your forums [facepalm]
Yesterday i followed a series of tutorials on the Neo V Development forum and i managed to brick my phone [facewall!!!]
What i did :
1) Download lots of stuff!!!
a) .42 ftf file from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19808360&postcount=3
b) flashtool from it's original website
c) DoomKernel's rooting script
d) CWM script from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19733978&postcount=1 (the 1st way)
e) S1tool from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18013064&postcount=44
2) Use them ALL!!!
a) Install and extract where necessary
b) put .42 in C:\flashtool\firmware
c) put everything else in C:\SETools\ to act tidy
3) Feel like McGuyver!
a) used needle & wire to unlock bootloader with s1tool [success]
4) Take the big step!
a) flash .42 firmware with flashtool [all OK]
phone took it's time to reboot, scared me to death! at least 4 full minutes :/
b) use flashtool to root from the Advanced>Root>ZergRush menu [Fail]
it seems flashtool failed after first part.
c) used DoomKernel's script and rooted phone [all OK]
d) reboot and enjoy! [all OK]
.42 firmware was ok, root ok, boot was slow.. other than that everything worked. (except market, could not download anything!)
e) used Upgrade Service from phone menu and found .62 OTA upgrade. [Failed]
phone downloaded the new firmware, i pressed install, that was it.
And thus my Neo V rebooted to complete the upgrade to .62
The upgrade was never completed, the phone never turned on again.
No SE logo, no led, no nothing!
Everytime i press the power button nothing happens, if i keep it pressed for some time the led flashes green every second.
Everytime i connect it to the PC usb it goes to flash mode on it's own, no back key pressed.
When plugged on charger led flashes green every second.
Last thing i tried was to reflash it (since it went on flashmode) with .42 again.
Nothing there
Still, i would like to see it alive once more since 200 euro for a green led is not really a bargain
Any help appreciated!!
Ok if the pc recognizes it you should be able to resurrect it with pccompanion, seus or wotan client
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk
Will try, though phone is not really recognised..
it functions only as when turned off and pressing back button while connecting to pc usb.
EDIT : Installed SEUS again and tried to do an upgrade (only option available through support zone)
Failed first couple of times, then it popped up a new window asking to repair since update is not working.
Asked me phone model and downloading ATM, will report soon
EDIT 2 : Nothing with Pc Companion or SEUS. It reflashed the phone with .62 firmware but the phone is in the same state.
About Wotan Client, i would love to try it but i have no idea how to install it or run it, it asks for credits and i don't think reflashing will help in this case.
wotan flashing is free bro, just download their client and follow steps most probably u will get ur fone back to ur life. best of luck !
Just a thought, the phone acts as if the back button is constantly pressed and i find that VERY weird..
Also, SEUS discovers the phone as "Sony / Sony Ericsson" (?), is it possible that this has to do with the s1tool driver i installed before while unlocking the bootloader?
wow, thats what i call entire history of your phone
anw you experienced OTA brick. because you have unlocked bootloader.
strange, some people get brick some don't, with un-official(s1tool) method.
but with official, everyone get brick.
Madfysh said:
wow, thats what i call entire history of your phone
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Thanx
I think asking people to help you requires you to help them too so yes, history is all i could do!
Madfysh said:
anw you experienced OTA brick. because you have unlocked bootloader.
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OTA brick? The tutorials i followed requested me to upgrade with OTA to have .62 with root. Where they wrong?
Dodo_the_Bird said:
Thanx
I think asking people to help you requires you to help them too so yes, history is all i could do!
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wow, if only more people would br like you
Dodo_the_Bird said:
OTA brick? The tutorials i followed requested me to upgrade with OTA to have .62 with root. Where they wrong?
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they werent wrong, but if I think on which tutorial you mean, it says its for people with locked bootloader.
now when you have unlocked bl, your life is easier
you can simply use custom kernel which have root included in itself
go to dev section, you can use galaxian or bbooff kernel.
while you are there check sticky threads to see how to flash kernel.
after you read those, ask if you have any question.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1496102
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520516
Thank you all SOOOOOO much!!!
Wotan worked, my phone is up and running on .42!!!
So now about tweaking a bit, those kernels support official roms only,
if i wanted to go for something more goodlooking, faster, nicer.. what would you suggest?
No, those kernels arent only for official rom's.
And about custom roms, I'm not the one to talk about it much, as I'm not so much into custom roms dont have enough time to test them.
so you will need to go trough development section and find something you like. remember you can also look in neo section, most of the roms can work on your phone with minor modifications.
also remember, first read then install
So.. i managed to have a working phone and now i am trying to flash galaxian.
i went on cmd, started fastboot with appropriate command and plugged in phone pressing the menu button.
Now in device manager i can see "S1boot Fastboot" and it is not recognised, what am i suppossed to do????
-turn off your phone.
-hold menu key(the right one )
-connect cable
-you should see blue light on led on the side, do you see it?
-go to folder where you have fastboot.exe file
-hold shift key and right-click of mouse anywhere in that folder except on files
-sellect start comandprompt here(or something like that)
- type fastboot devices
-tell if it says something.
Seems like you didn´t install drivers for fastboot...
i thought they are included in adb drivers !?
Well i have installed the whole android sdk with it´s drivers.
As long as it is unrecognized in Windows (no drivers installed) S1Tool has no Chance to detect it
Dodo_the_Bird said:
So.. i managed to have a working phone and now i am trying to flash galaxian.
i went on cmd, started fastboot with appropriate command and plugged in phone pressing the menu button.
Now in device manager i can see "S1boot Fastboot" and it is not recognised, what am i suppossed to do????
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u havent installed the correct drivers, connect the phone again in fastboot mode, go to device manager, select s1tool fastboot, click update driver, browse for it manually and point it to the the folder in which you have fastboot, done.
Wow! Wotan client can unbrick a phone that bricked with OTA?
Sent from my MT11i using XDA
If you dont want to brick phone with new custom kernel, use ,,hotboot,, function.
That should boot phone with new kernel one time.
If you dont like kernel, just reboot your phone
Sorry for English.
talk about good memory i pity u LoL btw good luck on flashing ur phone and yeah i brick my neo a while back and have to search on google for 6 hrs then fix my neo for half a day thats 12hrs in real life now im happy that im d only in my family tree and clasm8 know how to flash a brick phone hell yeah im proud of it anyways gudluck
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium
soybi said:
Wow! Wotan client can unbrick a phone that bricked with OTA?
Sent from my MT11i using XDA
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Yep
I hit the level 100 brick twice or thrice
Wotan server really helps
I bricked my phone yesterday after doing OTA( bootloader unlocked by testpoint method)...wotan server got it back alive and kicking

Rooting live WT19i 4.0.2.A.0.62 above without unlock bootloader for Noob

Downgrade is the best way now.so just follow this steps:
Tool you Need : download all
a: Flash Tool.Geit it here http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
b: Firmware WT19i_4.0.2.A.0.58 .Get it here http://www.mediafire.com/?zwmzpu9czf9ib4c
c: Rooting by Doomlord Get it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18805532
d: Cwm Recovery.Get it here http://www.mediafire.com/?73xv18tht0e8zt4
Steps:
1.Unzip firmware and put in flashtool firmware
2.Go to flashtool.Power off hp.and switch on with pressing volume down while connecting usb.You ll see green led.Flash firmware.And setup as 1st time you buy hp.
3.Extract Doomlord root kitt .Before root make sure usb debugging is tick and display screen timeout at hp set to 10 or 30 minutes. Run runme.bat.check whether superuser is there
4.Now.you must update to new firmware using update on air(OTA).In your hp,go to setting-about-software update.download and install.WARNING : DONT UPDATE USING PC COMPANION OR YOU WILL LOSE YOUR ROOT
5.After update.Unzip cwm install and run the second file script for wt19i.install-cmw2.cmd.This proses like the 3rd step.Make sure usb debugging mode and displays screen timeout set to 10min
And done...u have newer version root firmware + cwm without unlock bootloader.Thank to doomlord and nobodyAtall
Press thank if you like my threat.
So any other method than that other than unlocking the bootloader or flashing custom .62s? Too bad since mine doesn't have an OTA update because it tells that i'm on the latest fw although I have the .58 official stock rom. Been checking for days now.
Kira.Lawliet said:
So any other method than that other than unlocking the bootloader or flashing custom .62s? Too bad since mine doesn't have an OTA update because it tells that i'm on the latest fw although I have the .58 official stock rom. Been checking for days now.
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I think it because of your firmware factor.Try reflashing using my method.Before this my newer firmware is. 69 after update but i downgrade using my method because i m losing root and now my newer firmware is. 62.maybe because csc.base on region.some of us get. .62 as new firmware and some got, .69 as latest firmware available .my method no need to unlocking bootloader or custom rom.its stock rom.
.69 is only for Germany, related to legal issues with Google. No performance or bug fixes in there.
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
what if mine is already 4.0.2.A.0.58 and rooted do i need to follow your instruction from the 1st step? do i nid to flash it again?tnx
rvhynn21 said:
what if mine is already 4.0.2.A.0.58 and rooted do i need to follow your instruction from the 1st step? do i nid to flash it again?tnx
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If you have .58, then you don't have to flash again. Just root it and then make OTA update.
Over point 2, I disagree. To enter flashmode on WT19, just plug in USB cable to computer, turn off your phone, hold down Volume Down button and connect USB cable to your phone. Green LED shows up.
Someguyfromhell said:
If you have .58, then you don't have to flash again. Just root it and then make OTA update.
Over point 2, I disagree. To enter flashmode on WT19, just plug in USB cable to computer, turn off your phone, hold down Volume Down button and connect USB cable to your phone. Green LED shows up.
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i'm sorry i dont know how to update my phone via ota wat do you mean by ota? i'v done updating it before via pc companion but it disable my root, i'm trying to update via wifi but it says your phone is up to date.. do you have a tut for updating it via ota??tnx again..
rvhynn21 said:
i'm sorry i dont know how to update my phone via ota wat do you mean by ota? i'v done updating it before via pc companion but it disable my root, i'm trying to update via wifi but it says your phone is up to date.. do you have a tut for updating it via ota??tnx again..
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Ota mean on the air.u can update from your own hp.without connecting to pc companion.u can update firmware by its own.go to your application in ur phone,find update center or go to setting,about,software update.make sure u connect to wifi cause its using bunch of data...i think u re not connect to wifi or good network data and thats why your get message that you already have new firmware because your update center cant connect to update server.
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yusmiza said:
Ota mean on the air.u can update from your own hp.without connecting to pc companion.u can update firmware by its own.go to your application in ur phone,find update center or go to setting,about,software update.make sure u connect to wifi cause its using bunch of data...i think u re not connect to wifi or good network data and thats why your get message that you already have new firmware because your update center cant connect to update server.
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Just a note, if you have rooted phone, updating via PC Companion will lose the root.
Someguyfromhell said:
If you have .58, then you don't have to flash again. Just root it and then make OTA update.
Over point 2, I disagree. To enter flashmode on WT19, just plug in USB cable to computer, turn off your phone, hold down Volume Down button and connect USB cable to your phone. Green LED shows up.
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Tq someguyfrom hell...i mistake at 2nd step.yeah,just connect volume down button while connect usb...i m using sgs2 as another phone,thay why i forgot this threat is for se wt19.thank you fot that
how top enter recovery on this mobile?
manilu001 said:
how top enter recovery on this mobile?
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Switch off..while switch on,while logo get brighter press volume down button or volume up
yusmiza said:
Switch off..while switch on,at sony logo press volume down button or volume up many times...
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Volume Down button, when sony logo appears and screen gets brighter.
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yusmiza said:
Tq someguyfrom hell...i mistake at 2nd step.yeah,just connect volume down button while connect usb...i m using sgs2 as another phone,thay why i forgot this threat is for se wt19.thank you fot that
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No problem at all.
thx, can i now instal custom rom and kernel on it, asking beacuse locked bootloader
manilu001 said:
thx, can i now instal custom rom and kernel on it, asking beacuse locked bootloader
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Bootloader has to be unlocked. You can do it via official method(unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com) or with S1Tool and test point.
my phone have network lock, so i can't unlock boot loader, or i can?
manilu001 said:
my phone have network lock, so i can't unlock boot loader, or i can?
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Yes, WotanServer offers service for 15€, that will remove network lock.
and then i'll have access to boot loader?
manilu001 said:
my phone have network lock, so i can't unlock boot loader, or i can?
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u can try this.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
yusmiza said:
u can try this.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
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Needs unlocked network.

Trying to unlock bootloader on x10 mini pro

Hi chaps,
After trying a gingerbread rom and finding it too slow, I see most other roms require a custom kernel for best performance (and being able to use most other roms!)
Anyway, I'm running through the tutorials in the stickied Guide in this forum and during the unlocking the bootloader instructions it keeps telling me to switch my phone off.
Now it doesn't mention having the phone plugged into the PC at any point in that section but I assume you have to for the SE Tweaker tool to work .
My problem is that in the first couple of steps I'm told to turn my phone off yet as it's connected to the PC, it keeps switching back on to charge ie. it's not staying off.
So naturally me being afraid of bricking my phone and it being a first time for me, I haven't progressed past this part. Any help or guidance would be much appreciated.
Thanks
LostHH said:
Hi chaps,
After trying a gingerbread rom and finding it too slow, I see most other roms require a custom kernel for best performance (and being able to use most other roms!)
Anyway, I'm running through the tutorials in the stickied Guide in this forum and during the unlocking the bootloader instructions it keeps telling me to switch my phone off.
Now it doesn't mention having the phone plugged into the PC at any point in that section but I assume you have to for the SE Tweaker tool to work .
My problem is that in the first couple of steps I'm told to turn my phone off yet as it's connected to the PC, it keeps switching back on to charge ie. it's not staying off.
So naturally me being afraid of bricking my phone and it being a first time for me, I haven't progressed past this part. Any help or guidance would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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Turn your phone off and leave it disconnected from your PC
When the unlock procedure asks you to plug in your phone, press the back-button while you connect the usb-cable to your phone.
This way you enter flash-mode, which is what the tools require.
SmG67 said:
Turn your phone off and leave it disconnected from your PC
When the unlock procedure asks you to plug in your phone, press the back-button while you connect the usb-cable to your phone.
This way you enter flash-mode, which is what the tools require.
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I can't seem to enter flash mode :/
I hold the back button and connect the phone to the pc. Initially it installed some flash driver onto the pc and then booted up as normal.
Now it just boots up as normal no matter how long I hold the back button (throughout the whole process so far)
Does having xrecovery have anything to do with this?
Thanks
Edit - my antivirus was quarantining s1tool.exe! derp.
Edit 2 - Success! Thanks chaps. You're all pretty cool in my books
please i need help to enable network on my phone
i went through the process of intalling minicm7.2 on my xperia x10 mini pro.
After unlocking my bootloader and intalling the rom, i cannot gain access to my network provider.
Please i need help to get the network back on my xperia x10 mini pro.
I ve relock the bootloader and restored the stock rom 2.1.1.a.0.6 but i still dont get access to my network.
PLEASE I NEED HELP.....
kingice85 said:
i went through the process of intalling minicm7.2 on my xperia x10 mini pro.
After unlocking my bootloader and intalling the rom, i cannot gain access to my network provider.
Please i need help to get the network back on my xperia x10 mini pro.
I ve relock the bootloader and restored the stock rom 2.1.1.a.0.6 but i still dont get access to my network.
PLEASE I NEED HELP.....
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Did you relock the bootloader before you restored stock rom?
please help
SmG67 said:
Did you relock the bootloader before you restored stock rom?
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yes i relocked the bootloader before i restored to the SE original stock rom...
I still cant get access to the sim network but can see the sim tool kits..pls help me
solotion
kingice85 said:
i went through the process of intalling minicm7.2 on my xperia x10 mini pro.
After unlocking my bootloader and intalling the rom, i cannot gain access to my network provider.
Please i need help to get the network back on my xperia x10 mini pro.
I ve relock the bootloader and restored the stock rom 2.1.1.a.0.6 but i still dont get access to my network.
PLEASE I NEED HELP.....
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I have had problem like yours on x10i .
but about solotion:
just flash e15i nAa kernel file to your phone by flash tool before this phone must be rooted.100% worked for me .sorry about my english.:laugh:
Help
Hi,
i don't know if this comes under this section also,
i lost the post that i was using to update my x10 mini pro from 2.1 to 2.3 after my pc freezed and restarted.
So my SE finished the update but it's stuck on the Sony Ericsson text on boot up in faint brightness.
I used flshtool 0.9.0.0
rooted the phone and installed busy box.
restarted the phone with the blue screen menu a selected the NAa kernel from SD to load.
After that rebooted the phone then sony ericsson text came very bright then it starts to faint to minimum and nothing else happens.
If i connect flashtool i will get the following:
02/046/2012 14:46:55 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/047/2012 14:47:16 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
02/047/2012 14:47:16 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
02/047/2012 14:47:24 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/047/2012 14:47:26 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
02/047/2012 14:47:27 - INFO - Connected device : U20
02/047/2012 14:47:27 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.4-cm7 bionic (2012-02-04 22:27 +0100) multi-call binary.
02/047/2012 14:47:27 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.7 / kernel version : 2.6.29
i even tried SEUS but nothing happens it would ask to reboot in flashmode and the device will enter flashmode and nothing happens.
also tried to restart with the blue screen menu by pressing power and the back button multiple times and back with volume + and - nothing occurs.
I downloaded ver 0.9.1.0
and tried the force root and here is the log:
Any solution ?
Thanks in advance.
nabilaj said:
Hi,
i don't know if this comes under this section also,
...
Any solution ?
Thanks in advance.
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You have to flash the kernel from flashtool:
Put the kernel zipfile in the /firmwares folder where you installed flashtool
Choose the flash-button
Choose the kernel
Connect your phone in flashmode and it will be done (if your bootloader is unlocked)
You can not install a kernel from the sd-card using the CWM (blue screen) menu
The reason your phone doesn't boot up is because your ROM and Stock kernel are not compatible
If you're succesful in flashing the kernel, you should be fine.
There is no need to root your phone before you flash the kernel, and the ROM is pre-rooted.
stuck on text sony erricson nothing else can be done
Thank you for your reply,
i'm not able to flash anything on the device.
getting Error Flashing. Aborted.
please see the logfile of flashtool 0.9.1.0
and i'm trying to load U20_nAa-14_2.6.29.6-nAa-14.ftf
if i'm doing wrong tell me !
Please have a look at the log file.
Why i'm getting permission denied
and FTError
Thank you in advance.
SmG67 said:
You have to flash the kernel from flashtool:
Put the kernel zipfile in the /firmwares folder where you installed flashtool
Choose the flash-button
Choose the kernel
Connect your phone in flashmode and it will be done (if your bootloader is unlocked)
You can not install a kernel from the sd-card using the CWM (blue screen) menu
The reason your phone doesn't boot up is because your ROM and Stock kernel are not compatible
If you're succesful in flashing the kernel, you should be fine.
There is no need to root your phone before you flash the kernel, and the ROM is pre-rooted.
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nabilaj said:
Thank you for your reply,
i'm not able to flash anything on the device.
getting Error Flashing. Aborted.
please see the logfile of flashtool 0.9.1.0
and i'm trying to load U20_nAa-14_2.6.29.6-nAa-14.ftf
if i'm doing wrong tell me !
Please have a look at the log file.
Why i'm getting permission denied
and FTError
Thank you in advance.
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In your original post you said you tried to install the kernel from sd-card using the CWM menu, which is impossible
I suppose you have to unlock the bootloader first, in flashtool it's under the plugins-section.
But you first have to make sure it is safe or you can brick your device doing that
Go find the post where you got the kernel from, it will have a link to the bootloader unlock tutorial.
Use that to get instructions on how to know if your device is safe to unlock.
Then use the bootloader-unlock in flashtool's plugin-menu to unlock the bootloader.
Then flash the kernel.
stuck on text sony erricson nothing else can be done
Yes i did the root and unlocked the bootloader.
and loaded the kernel from SD card using CWM menu.
It was asking to load the kernel from SD card,
i wish i could boot with CWM to give you the exact steps.
The device was i guess able to work but i read somewhere in forum to try rooting again using force psneuter
and that was when things changed on the device cause i used to see in Clean Root icon in flashtool lot of apps and commands in red now only ls: in red is there!!
Regards
SmG67 said:
In your original post you said you tried to install the kernel from sd-card using the CWM menu, which is impossible
I suppose you have to unlock the bootloader first, in flashtool it's under the plugins-section.
But you first have to make sure it is safe or you can brick your device doing that
Go find the post where you got the kernel from, it will have a link to the bootloader unlock tutorial.
Use that to get instructions on how to know if your device is safe to unlock.
Then use the bootloader-unlock in flashtool's plugin-menu to unlock the bootloader.
Then flash the kernel.
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nabilaj said:
Yes i did the root and unlocked the bootloader.
and loaded the kernel from SD card using CWM menu.
It was asking to load the kernel from SD card,
i wish i could boot with CWM to give you the exact steps.
The device was i guess able to work but i read somewhere in forum to try rooting again using force psneuter
and that was when things changed on the device cause i used to see in Clean Root icon in flashtool lot of apps and commands in red now only ls: in red is there!!
Regards
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You can NOT flash the kernel from the sd-card
Only from your PC, and your phone does not need to be rooted for that, you only need an unlocked bootloader.
stuck on text sony erricson nothing else can be done
Ok I understood that part.
My question is how to fix my device if possible, i made a mistake somewhere there and don't recall cause i gave up after i looded the rom i think from SD card.
it's over 2 weeks and now i have some free time to try to fix it with the hope of getting someone here on in the forum to help me out.
Thanks
SmG67 said:
You can NOT flash the kernel from the sd-card
Only from your PC, and your phone does not need to be rooted for that, you only need an unlocked bootloader.
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nabilaj said:
Ok I understood that part.
My question is how to fix my device if possible, i made a mistake somewhere there and don't recall cause i gave up after i looded the rom i think from SD card.
it's over 2 weeks and now i have some free time to try to fix it with the hope of getting someone here on in the forum to help me out.
Thanks
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Try to do a repair with SEUS or PC Companion
Then flash the kernel
Boot into the CWM menu (included in the custom kernel)
Then flash the ROM you want
stuck on text sony erricson nothing else can be done
I tried,
start SEUS
1-Support Zone
2-Start
3-Phone software update, Start
will get a message could not find phone (repair phone)
will press on repair phone.
4-Phone software update, continue
5-Personal data will be lost tick the box ( i understand that my personal ....) next
6-Please select your phone ( will select U20i) next
7-it will ask to put the phone in flashmode ( will put my phone in flash mode and wait ) NOTHING happens
My phone will boot normally after waiting but stuck on the Sony Ericsson text.
What next ?
once i plug it's pluged it will ask to mount USB card
SmG67 said:
Try to do a repair with SEUS or PC Companion
Then flash the kernel
Boot into the CWM menu (included in the custom kernel)
Then flash the ROM you want
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nabilaj said:
I tried,
start SEUS
1-Support Zone
2-Start
3-Phone software update, Start
will get a message could not find phone (repair phone)
will press on repair phone.
4-Phone software update, continue
5-Personal data will be lost tick the box ( i understand that my personal ....) next
6-Please select your phone ( will select U20i) next
7-it will ask to put the phone in flashmode ( will put my phone in flash mode and wait ) NOTHING happens
My phone will boot normally after waiting but stuck on the Sony Ericsson text.
What next ?
once i plug it's pluged it will ask to mount USB card
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hmm, weird, normally the only problem there is that SEUS says there's no firmware available Keep pressing the back-button till it actually starts flashing.
stuck on text sony erricson nothing else can be done
i tried can't feel anymore with my figure of over using it
SmG67 said:
hmm, weird, normally the only problem there is that SEUS says there's no firmware available Keep pressing the back-button till it actually starts flashing.
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[Q] xperia ray stuck after sony update

Hi, I have a orange network locked xperia ray st18i locked bootloader. I downloaded pc companion and did a software update and all went well. The phone booted up fine after the update until I shut it down and since then I have been unable to get passed the SE screen. It just hangs there. I am able to enter flash mode by pressing the down button and plugging the usb in. Tried phone repair option and still no jog.
Today I tried to unlock the bootloader using the pin touching menthod but that didnt work either. Said something like fatal error....
I need to unlock the bootloader to try a alternative rom to see if that works or revert back to the stock orange rom it came with but im cannot find this anywhere. I am a learner so any advice would be helpful. CAn anyone suggest a rom for the ray that can be installed using flash method WITHOUT unlocked bootloader? I am a **** for doing the uprgrade via sony website but I didnt think this would happen. should have left it as it was.
Thanks for reading.
Take your battery out and try reflashing again using SEUS.
Thread moved to Xperia Ray Q&A.
Yes I have tried that many times already and it finishes the update correctly but still hangs on the SE logo when turned on. I tried again just to see if anything has changed. When I connected the phone whilst pressing the down vol button it recognised it and said your phone already has the latest software but I re installed anyway. No change in result though.
Sony have asked to send the phone to repair and they will reply with a quote for fixing it. Has anyone used this service before and how much can i expect to pay for a software install? Repair office is in Ashford, kent.
thanks
Read my guide and try flashing a stock ftf file, if that fails theres a few other things you could try.
XperienceD said:
Read my guide and try flashing a stock ftf file, if that fails theres a few other things you could try.
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Thanks for the reply. Do you know where I can download the stock orange tft file?
rollymac said:
Thanks for the reply. Do you know where I can download the stock orange tft file?
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There is a method to build the stock ftf from the downloaded sony update service files, do this to build the ftf
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
mihahn said:
There is a method to build the stock ftf from the downloaded sony update service files, do this to build the ftf
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
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All this techincal talk is affecting my sex life so Id rather stay a noob and focus on the boob!
SO CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN DOWNLOAD THE STOCK FTF FOR MY XPERIA RAY WHICH IS NETWORK LOCKED TO ORANGE AND HAS A LOCKED BOOTLOADER (CANNOT UNLOCK, TRIED TEST POINT METHOD).
I'll click the bloody thankyou button a million times if you can. thankyou!
rollymac said:
All this techincal talk is affecting my sex life so Id rather stay a noob and focus on the boob!
SO CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN DOWNLOAD THE STOCK FTF FOR MY XPERIA RAY WHICH IS NETWORK LOCKED TO ORANGE AND HAS A LOCKED BOOTLOADER (CANNOT UNLOCK, TRIED TEST POINT METHOD).
I'll click the bloody thankyou button a million times if you can. thankyou!
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It's not as hard as you may think
Use this to create the ftf, it's step by step. If you can't/don't want to do it I can't help you because I have no orange firmware
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
mihahn said:
It's not as hard as you may think
Use this to create the ftf, it's step by step. If you can't/don't want to do it I can't help you because I have no orange firmware
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
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thanks for the reply. When I did my upgrade it went through fine so I am assuming I alraedy have the new firmware on my phone. The problem is making it work. Why does my phone just stop and hang on the SE logo? are you telling me my original orange firmware is still in my mobile?
rollymac said:
so can anyone tell me where i can download the stock ftf for my xperia ray which is network locked to orange and has a locked bootloader (cannot unlock, tried test point method).
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rollymac said:
Why does my phone just stop and hang on the SE logo?
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HAD YOU READ THE FIRST PART OF MY GUIDE YOU WOULD ALREADY KNOW. Had you even read the stickys in the General section you would have found one.
Right so I created the .ftf file from the three update files. Ive downloaded x10 flash tool. I connect the phone and flashtools registers that a phone is connected then start the flash but soon after the phone just gets disconnected.
any idea's?
rollymac said:
Right so I created the .ftf file from the three update files. Ive downloaded x10 flash tool. I connect the phone and flashtools registers that a phone is connected then start the flash but soon after the phone just gets disconnected.
any idea's?
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Download the latest flashtool (I guess it's 0.9.x) and install it. Go to the drivers folder and install all the drivers for all the phones and modes. Now you launch flashtool, but don't connect the phone! Click on the flash -> flashmode -> select the ftf and don't exclude anything (you have the ability on the right site).
Now click OK and the screen to connect the phone in flashmode appears. Shut down the phone, wait 20 seconds, hold volume down and while holding volume down connect the phone to PC.
Wait until the flashing process has finished and hope it'll start!
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
Thanks for guiding me and yes it finally flashed BUT the phone still hangs on the SE logo when booted up. I read somewhere on here another member had the same issue and it turned out to be the bandwidth???
What should I try now?

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