I have an m4 aqua which is stuck in a boot loop on the wavy blue screen.
-I have not rooted this phone or done anything non-stock.
-Its been stuck like this for days and doing the hard reboot just goes back to the blue wavey screen (the power + up volume reset)
-I tried using xperia companion but it just hangs because it doesnt seem to detect my phone at the point where it says 'plug in phone'
-I installed adb and the xperia m4 developer drivers but xperia companion still doesnt detect the phone.
- Tried Flasher by Androxyde and downloaded firmware through XperiFirm but when I go to use Flasher i cant find any files to use.
any ideas of what to do?
I was following these instuctions to no avail
Download flashtool, flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2489955
Set it up correctly and instal;l the drivers.
Download the ftf file for YOUR DEVICE, use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/cros...oader-t2834142 ,or the last tab at the top of the flashtool.
Once you have found it, click it and download it by clicking it on the far right, make sure unpack automatically is checked.
Let it download and then flash tool will assemble it as the ftf file for you, and it will be in the correct folder. Cick the lightning button and select flash mode, select the ftf file that should apear in the list.
Folow the on screen instructions, it will take a while to flash, once finished it will say "unlug and reboot phone£
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i wanna go back to original rom that comes with xperia neo, but i just imagine how to use flashtool everyone just says "flash with flashtool" someone could give me steps how to do it?? full help needed full and clear steps please thx for help if i get any ^^
Steps to flash with Flashtool
1) Download the firmware you want to flash
2) Put it into the firmware folder in the C:/flashtool folder (or wherever you put the flashtool folder.
3) Run flashtool and click on the lighting symbol (flash button)
4) Select flashmode
5) The firmware folder will open, select the firmware you want
6) Follow on screen instructions to put phone into flashmode
7) when phone is conected in flashmode flashtool will start flashing the software
8) when it is finished disconect phone and if you got the correct firmware it should boot and all will be good.
Alternative you can use Wotan server.
The programm will detect you phone and guide you through the flashing.
But Flashtool is faster, if u manage to use that than do it ^^
Seriously no idea why you guys cannot search a little instead asking every time :/
There is a great guide already made for flashtool.
So trying to fastboot my phone with doomlord Xperiasspeed
I did the command :
Fastboot flash system boot.img
and i changed the name of the xperiasspeed.img to boot.img
Everything said it installed successfully, but now when I press the power button, it vibrates but does not boot.
I can get back into fastboot mode but thats it.
any help or ideas?
thanks
Flashtool.
could you possibly elaborate?
I am downloading the flashtool but what is the purpose and how do you use it?
I'm not an expert but it not sound like bricked device, but rather kernel installation that went wrong.
Just try flashing one more time, or flash your backup. You did a backup aren't you?
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could you possibly elaborate?
I am downloading the flashtool but what is the purpose and how do you use it?
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Read the docs, there's a nice guide. You can also try the repair feature in PC Companion, but it might require the system to boot, so not sure.
K900 said:
Read the docs, there's a nice guide. You can also try the repair feature in PC Companion, but it might require the system to boot, so not sure.
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What docs are you refferring to?
I have downloaded stock LT22_6.0.B.1.654.zip and am wanting to use the flash tool to flash this .img
OK step by step
Your phone could be easily recovered, we can try to do it
1.- have you tried a cold reboot ?? (with the xperia S hold both VOLUME UP key and POWER key during 10 to 15 seconds until device vibrates three times, not sure if it's the same with the P, then press power and check if it boots)
Still stuck??
2.- Download flashtool 0.8.0 and install it from here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
-then download the 0.8.6 update and install it too
-then download a STOCK xperia P FTF and put it in the flashtool/firmwares folder (it should be in the root of your har drive, eg.: c:\flashtool\firmwares)
-then, enter flash mode (with the phone off hold VOL DOWN while connecting the USB cable to PC -> the LED will light green) and let your PC install the drivers
-then remove the USB cable, run Flashtool, press the flash button (the thunder icon), select "Flashmode" and click OK, select yourstock firmware for Xperia P and press OK
-When asked, enter flashmode again (flashtool shows an old xperia device, use the proper key combination for your device as stated before) and flash a fresh copy of the stock firmware.
-After flashing is complete, disconnect phone and press power to check if it's all OK.
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brdl04 said:
So trying to fastboot my phone with doomlord Xperiasspeed
I did the command :
Fastboot flash *system* boot.img
and i changed the name of the xperiasspeed.img to boot.img
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BEWARE !!
1.- You are very confused my friend, "xperiasspeed" is from krabappel2548, not form doomlord.
2.- The proper commands should be:
To flash a boot image:
Code:
fastboot flash [B]boot[/B] boot.img
To flash a system image:
Code:
fastboot flash [B]system[/B] system.img
I am not sure what did you download from krabappel2548, but it seems you flashed a "boot" image to your phone's "system" image
You are mixing stuff up
Please read this guide before attempting anything again
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Another advice:
Fastboot and Flashtool are different ways to flash.
To flash with flashtool you enter flash mode -> press the VOLUME DOWN key -> LED turns GREEN
To flash with fastboot you enter fastboot mode -> press VOLUME UP key -> LED turns BLUE
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gtrab said:
OK step by step
Your phone could be easily recovered, we can try to do it
1.- have you tried a cold reboot ?? (with the xperia S hold both VOLUME UP key and POWER key during 10 to 15 seconds until device vibrates three times, not sure if it's the same with the P, then press power and check if it boots)
Still stuck??
2.- Download flashtool 0.8.0 and install it from here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
-then download the 0.8.6 update and install it too
-then download a STOCK xperia P FTF and put it in the flashtool/firmwares folder (it should be in the root of your har drive, eg.: c:\flashtool\firmwares)
-then, enter flash mode (with the phone off hold VOL DOWN while connecting the USB cable to PC -> the LED will light green) and let your PC install the drivers
-then remove the USB cable, run Flashtool, press the flash button (the thunder icon), select "Flashmode" and click OK, select yourstock firmware for Xperia P and press OK
-When asked, enter flashmode again (flashtool shows an old xperia device, use the proper key combination for your device as stated before) and flash a fresh copy of the stock firmware.
-After flashing is complete, disconnect phone and press power to check if it's all OK.
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BEWARE !!
1.- You are very confused my friend, "xperiasspeed" is from krabappel2548, not form doomlord.
2.- The proper commands should be:
To flash a boot image:
Code:
fastboot flash [B]boot[/B] boot.img
To flash a system image:
Code:
fastboot flash [B]system[/B] system.img
I am not sure what did you download from krabappel2548, but it seems you flashed a "boot" image to your phone's "system" image
You are mixing stuff up
Please read this guide before attempting anything again
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Another advice:
Fastboot and Flashtool are different ways to flash.
To flash with flashtool you enter flash mode -> press the VOLUME DOWN key -> LED turns GREEN
To flash with fastboot you enter fastboot mode -> press VOLUME UP key -> LED turns BLUE
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When I hold down the Volume Down button and connect my Xperia P to flashtool, the notification LED goes green but the window with the old Xperia device doesn't go away and after a while the green LED turns red and the screen shows the charging animation.
I can enter CWM while the device powers up but I can't mount USB storage. My bootloader is locked and I tried to install the .54 small app tweak on my .544 (I didn't think it'd be an issue, but I was wrong! I'm a n00b. Nu H8 Pl0x )
I've also tried using the Sony Update Service but it can't detect my firmware because it can't detect my phone in Flash mode
Someone please help me. I've searched everywhere but couldn't find a solution.
I have the same problem, did you ever get this solved?
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Eason85 said:
I have the same problem, did you ever get this solved?
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Check these websites. It will help.
If you are still confused about the process, ask again specifically!
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/use-the-flash-tool-for-xperia-devices/
Hi, i think i have a problem with the wrong kernel installed.
I have a SXSwith ICS and since a couple of days i tried to unlock the bootloader, put Doomlords CWM on it an root it, because i like to try another ROM.
I Unrooted it via the official way wich worked out good, the only thing strange was that i restarted and it seemed the whole phone was resetted.
Than i wanted to root and i had to put the phone in recovery mode, and i choose the doomlord CWM and flashed it using this guide
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Xperia S
1.Download the Doomlord CWM Recovery image (download link here) and the Wi Fi Module for Doom Kernel (download link here) and place the same to the computer.
2.Go and rename the “S-DooMKernel-v01_kernel.elf” file into “kernel.elf”.
3.Copy the file renamed on the same folder with ADB / fastboot.
4.Take your phone and its USB cord and by using both connect it with the computer.
5.Copy-paste the “S-DooMKernel-v01-Modules.zip” file from the PC to the Xperia S SD card.
6.Disconnect the smartphone from the computer.
7.Reboot it by entering in fastboot; press the Volume Up button while connecting the phone with the PC.
8.On the computer open command prompt (Start -> run -> cmd) and enter the command: fastboot flash boot kernel.elf. If this isn’t working try with: fastboot -i 0x0fce flash boot kernel.elf.
9.The handset should reboot.
10.When you see the light turn blue hold the Voluem Up button. The Xperia S will enter in recovery mode.
11.In the recovery menu select “install zip from sd card” and pick the file copied there on step 3.
12.The installation procedure should begin. Don’t press anything as the process might take up to 10 minutes to complete.
13.In the end, from the recovery mode menu select “reboot system now” and you are done.
There you have it; that was the easiest and fastest way in which you can learn how to install Doomlord’s ClockworkMod Recovery on your Xperia S smartphone. Do tell us if there were problems on your way, of if you had issues in understanding one of my directions. Now you can go and update your Xperia S with the lasts ROMs available. Take a look and see if the
Everything seemed to be working but the phone is stuck in Doomlords bootloops.
If i hold the volume up than i can enter CWM but the phone doesn,t start anymore.
The phone was running on a stock ICS ROM (i believe the Swiss one)
I flashed this kernel, 2.6.35.11/Doomkernel.nr1 and SDoomkernel v01 Modules.zip
Who can help me out since i,m stuck here.
doomlord kernel is for GB since youre on ICS try KA Kernel, XSX Kernel, and the Advanced stock ICS. look in the development section. you can flash it in CWM since youve flash doomlord kernel or try to flash via fastboot.
Thanks for your quick response, how can i put the kernel on the internal sd?
the phone doesn't start, so it wont be recognised by windows, i tried to mount in CWM but windows doesn't see it.
If i flash in fastboot mode, do i have to change the name again and wich name if i take the KA kernel for example.
Thanks
koossmatrooz said:
Thanks for your quick response, how can i put the kernel on the internal sd?
the phone doesn't start, so it wont be recognised by windows, i tried to mount in CWM but windows doesn't see it.
If i flash in fastboot mode, do i have to change the name again and wich name if i take the KA kernel for example.
Thanks
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Just downlaod the advanced stock kernel (the fastboot link) and flash it in fastboot
It will boot :good:
just download any of the 3 but u need the .elf file and then flash via fastboot you dont need to change the name just used the name youve downloaded to flash.
for example : ics14.elf
used fastboot or adb
fastboot flash boot ics14.elf
you can also used the flashtool, flash via fastmode then choose the ics firmware you have then flash only the kernel. uncheck everything except the kernel.
but the easy way to do is flash via fastboot mode.
I just tried using flashtool, everything goes fine exept it doesnt flash.
Downloaded the Stock "Swiss" ROM and tried to flash with flashtool, it recognised the device, because it says device connected, then it askes to unplug en plug in the device, which i've done then the pop up that tells to disconnect/connect the device stays on and nothing happens.
I'm getting a little worried now...
Thanks for your replie
hey you have working fastboot right or adb? flash a kernel like what ive said above using fastboot,
or you can try this, dont connect your phone to pc yet, make sure it is turn off (hold power button +power up wait till it vibrates 3 times.)
1. open flashtool
2. choose your firmware.
3. when it says unplugged your phone,connect your phone to pc then hold power button +volume up wait till it vibrates 3 times, then hold power button + volume down then release it will flash.
Thanks for all the replies, i got it working.
Seems that i turned my phone one in fastboot mode and not the flashmode...oops
Flashed the original Swiss ROM again and it works again, thankgod!
But i dont want the original anymore, can i just flash another available rom on the android dev section or do i need to root? Sorry for beeing such a noob.
yes you can just flash any custom kernel it will give you auto root, then u can start flashing rom via cwm. just follow the instructions in every rom.
I am having the same problem as I am stuck with DoomLord's boot loop. I tried to flash ICS stock rom but cant get to flash it. I tried holding the power button + volume up key(until i get the three vibration) and then hold power button + volume up key and release, I get the same DoomLord's boot loop again. I am using X10 Flashing Tool Version 0.8.0.0 Somebody please help me. The device can fast boot.
download the latest flashtool, then download ICS stock firmware of your choice on the general section, then flash it via flashmode. (power+volume down)
Hello guys.
I recently got an Xperia X10 mini with stock rom, 2.1a, officially updated with last and I decided to install GB.
I follow several tutorials and do the bootloader unlock correctly. After this, looking for a GB ROM, I see that firstly I need to change the Kernel (In this case, "[KERNEL] nAa-14 [23/8/12] Custom Gingerbread kernel" to install the "[ROM] MiniCM7-2.2.1 [10/6/12] Gingerbread 2.3.7".
Then, I copy the "E10_nAa-14_2.6.29.6-nAa-14.ftf" to the firmwares folder in Flashtool folder.
After this, I open the flashtool app, plug the phone in flash mode and click on the flash button. Then, select "Flashmode" and select the Firmware nAa-14, and the kernel.sin file. Press OK and the system starts copying files. Then, the program finish copying and says "now unplug the device and power it on".
I disconnect the cable and here comes the problem. The phone doesn't boots, nothing on screen, and when I try to connect in flash mode, flashtool says:
ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
No leds and nothing in the screen. Is there any solution to make the phone come to live?
Thanks guys, any help is appreciated.
Not sure, but when I flashed from stock to MiniCM7 i did more steps than you.
- ROOTed
- installed CWM
- unlocked bootloader
And when flashed KERNEL - Flashtool after finishing told me: DONE - WAIT YOUR DEVICE WILL RESTART... So maybe you read something different (bad)...
(in my case phone not restart, but after unpluging and power on - new start logo appears)
Try the small red button under back-cover -> you should see it in lower left corner near the sticker. Maybe it helps... but only small chance
Using Framework Tool I change the animations and applied it to current framework I didn’t replace it. Now I’m stuck with a boot loop. My device is Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i | 4.1.B.0.587). I have a backup of my system folder and I tried to replace the framework-res.apk using fastboot but I Couldn’t I get this error massage “error: device not found” (I’m sure that I have connected my devices and the LED is blue too) (when I run the command ‘fastboot devices’ I get ‘BX902VFMGZ&ZLP fastboot’ ). I have installed CWM but I can’t ever reboot in to that. How do I recover my device from this boot loop. Please help! (I don’t know much about command lines or any advance things please be kind enough to answer in simple way as possible as you can, I really appreciate that). And I tried
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Using Framework Tool I change the animations and applied it to current framework I didn’t replace it. Now I’m stuck with a boot loop. My device is Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i | 4.1.B.0.587). I have a backup of my system folder and I tried to replace the framework-res.apk using fastboot but I Couldn’t I get this error massage “error: device not found” (I’m sure that I have connected my devices and the LED is blue too) (when I run the command ‘fastboot devices’ I get ‘BX902VFMGZ&ZLP fastboot’ ). I have installed CWM but I can’t ever reboot in to that. How do I recover my device from this boot loop. Please help! (I don’t know much about command lines or any advance things please be kind enough to answer in simple way as possible as you can, I really appreciate that). And I tried
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Have you tried flashtool. Try taking it back to stock.
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hjhita979 said:
Have you tried flashtool. Try taking it back to stock.
Sent from my WT19i using xda app-developers app
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I'm trying now. I connected it in flastboot mode flash tool show that my device has connected too the guide box showing how to connect in fastboot mode is till there is it supports to go away when i connect it? In flash tool 'Device connected in fastboot mode' is show in the log but nothing happening other that how do i know whether its completed??
chamara1112 said:
I'm trying now. I connected it in flastboot mode flash tool show that my device has connected too the guide box showing how to connect in fastboot mode is till there is it supports to go away when i connect it? In flash tool 'Device connected in fastboot mode' is show in the log but nothing happening other that how do i know whether its completed??
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1.Download the correct firmware file for your phone at the bottom of the post.
2.Make sure Flashtool is installed.
3.Place downloaded firmware file(.ftf format) in Flashtool\firmwares(by default C:\Program Files\Flashtool) folder.
4.Start Flashtool.
5.Click the lightning button and choose Flashmode.
6.Firmware should appear there, if you have it in correct folder. Choose it.
7.Turn off your phone, connect USB cable to computer, then press Volume Down button and connect USB cable to your phone.
8.Flashtool should detect your phone and starts flashing. Follow the instructions.
9.When it says „Flashing completed“, unplug your phone and turn it on.
note: plug usb cable with volume down to flashtool(you get mesaGE "DEVICE CONNECTED IN FLASH MODE" IN LOG) and flash the firmware from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27376024&postcount=3
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Using Framework Tool I change the animations and applied it to current framework I didn’t replace it. Now I’m stuck with a boot loop. My device is Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i | 4.1.B.0.587). I have a backup of my system folder and I tried to replace the framework-res.apk using fastboot but I Couldn’t I get this error massage “error: device not found” (I’m sure that I have connected my devices and the LED is blue too) (when I run the command ‘fastboot devices’ I get ‘BX902VFMGZ&ZLP fastboot’ ). I have installed CWM but I can’t ever reboot in to that. How do I recover my device from this boot loop. Please help! (I don’t know much about command lines or any advance things please be kind enough to answer in simple way as possible as you can, I really appreciate that). And I tried
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Man why so complicated when u have backup enter cwm choose custm restore and restore only system, or make a flashable zip with only framework-res apk??