[Q] Did I brick my Arc? - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I install this black theme http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1084835 and I install back the original file again when i reboot it stuck after the SE animation and it keeps rebooting it self
how to recover guys pls help Thank You

Just repair using SEUS or PC companion.. If you've unlocked your bootloader then do the same with that instead..
Easy!

cant use SEUS or PC companion my phone stuck SEUS PC companion cant detect my phone.... I did not unlock my bootloader too lol..... is there any other way?

you have to flash you phone ..
i had the same issue, installed the battery mod icon..
no solution but flashing

swishman said:
you have to flash you phone ..
i had the same issue, installed the battery mod icon..
no solution but flashing
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how to flash my phone without bootloader unlock?

oooops double post.

lighterlp said:
how to flash my phone without bootloader unlock?
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either unlock your bootloader then use flashtool to flash it back or install PC Companion and try it again. When using the PC companion go to support zone then click update phone then chose the highlighted(blue) word "repair" then just follow the prompt

animboo said:
either unlock your bootloader then use flashtool to flash it back or install PC Companion and try it again. When using the PC companion go to support zone then click update phone then chose the highlighted(blue) word "repair" then just follow the prompt
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thanks for the help man....
but how to connect to PC companion since my phone cant start, it stuck before it can enter to the screen so that i press my phone manually connect with the PC companion? I cant go to that option
sorry for not understanding cos im newbie LOL

lighterlp said:
thanks for the help man....
but how to connect to PC companion since my phone cant start, it stuck before it can enter to the screen so that i press my phone manually connect with the PC companion? I cant go to that option
sorry for not understanding cos im newbie LOL
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for repairing the arc, it must be turned off, just open up pc companion, then it will instruct you how to connect your arc without turning it on(usually you hold down the back button while plugging it into the usb). Make sure to select the correct phone type when prompted(chose xperia arc). also make sure that your phone is atleast 50% above battery.
Follow the prompt, you cant go wrong.
try it now.

lighterlp said:
how to flash my phone without bootloader unlock?
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Sorry dude I didnt give up on you just had stuff to do for a bit, looks like your being looked after now
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rustynuts34 said:
Sorry dude I didnt give up on you just had stuff to do for a bit, looks like your being looked after now
Sent via noahs ark
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just helping out a fellow new arc users. we all have been there, i can understand the panic and frustration(also felt that way when my arc bootloop on me lol).

Hi - Forgive me if I'm saying stuff that you already know...
-Switch your phone OFF. Leave it for 30 seconds or so..
-fire up SEUS.
-Select Arc (LT15 or SO1C depending on which you have..)
-HOLD THE "BACK" KEY down on your phone WHILE you plug the USB cable in.. Keep it pressed until SEUS tells you to release it.
SEUS will then either update your phone, or say that you have the latest software.
If it says that you have the latest software then you will get an option to repair your phone..
Use it!
If SEUS doesn't work do the same with Flashtool... it's like SEUS but not made by SE!

animboo said:
for repairing the arc, it must be turned off, just open up pc companion, then it will instruct you how to connect your arc without turning it on(usually you hold down the back button while plugging it into the usb). Make sure to select the correct phone type when prompted(chose xperia arc). also make sure that your phone is atleast 50% above battery.
Follow the prompt, you cant go wrong.
try it now.
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Thanks man

im_iceman said:
Hi - Forgive me if I'm saying stuff that you already know...
-Switch your phone OFF. Leave it for 30 seconds or so..
-fire up SEUS.
-Select Arc (LT15 or SO1C depending on which you have..)
-HOLD THE "BACK" KEY down on your phone WHILE you plug the USB cable in.. Keep it pressed until SEUS tells you to release it.
SEUS will then either update your phone, or say that you have the latest software.
If it says that you have the latest software then you will get an option to repair your phone..
Use it!
If SEUS doesn't work do the same with Flashtool... it's like SEUS but not made by SE!
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i did not see the blue repair words in the 1st place lol thank you very much

rustynuts34 said:
Sorry dude I didnt give up on you just had stuff to do for a bit, looks like your being looked after now
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yes, Thanks man

hope you solve your problem with the help we have provided.

Flash tools can also be used on locked bootloader. ~the end~

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Xperia Arc S won't start after updating to ICS

I used PC Companion to update my Sony Xperia Arc S to ICS (Official Sony update). The update did not complete and showed an error. When I tried turning on my phone, it displays the Sony logo, followed by the image of a phone with an exclamation symbol next to it. Then the phone goes blank. I even tried removing the battery and putting it back. Also tried charging my phone. The same thing happens. I don't know what to do. Please help guys. I'm scared that I won't be able to revive my phone!
Flash an .431 firmware through flashtool on you arc and it will be fixed
Urbandevil said:
I used PC Companion to update my Sony Xperia Arc S to ICS (Official Sony update). The update did not complete and showed an error. When I tried turning on my phone, it displays the Sony logo, followed by the image of a phone with an exclamation symbol next to it. Then the phone goes blank. I even tried removing the battery and putting it back. Also tried charging my phone. The same thing happens. I don't know what to do. Please help guys. I'm scared that I won't be able to revive my phone!
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If your bootloader is locked then you can try using seus (dont use pc companion it always fails for me too) and dont panic its only soft brick and easily recoverable. By the way there is fix for hard brick too.
And if you are on unlocked bl then you cannot update using seus, flash ftf file via flashtool or use patch for it
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trouble with xperia arc s
can anyone help me?
Tomorrow i updated my SonyEricsson Xperia Arc S with firmware LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf, after update via flashtool, i started process for getting root, and install CWM, that all will be ended fine. After that, i load my OS and start recover app and data with using Titanium Backup, i install all apps and recover data, then got message about low space on mobile storage and then my mobile started cycled reload. Just for stop that, i removed battery of my phone, and after it, my phone not loading, i hold power button and nothing to do.
How can i resolve that problem? plz help.
i alredy tryed remove battery for a 30 min, and then put mobile on charge without battary. nothing to happen
P.s.: sry for my English.
ruzerone said:
can anyone help me?
Tomorrow i updated my SonyEricsson Xperia Arc S with firmware LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf, after update via flashtool, i started process for getting root, and install CWM, that all will be ended fine. After that, i load my OS and start recover app and data with using Titanium Backup, i install all apps and recover data, then got message about low space on mobile storage and then my mobile started cycled reload. Just for stop that, i removed battery of my phone, and after it, my phone not loading, i hold power button and nothing to do.
How can i resolve that problem? plz help.
i alredy tryed remove battery for a 30 min, and then put mobile on charge without battary. nothing to happen
P.s.: sry for my English.
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First of all flash the ftf file via flashtool again
And if that doesnt work then tell
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Sahaab said:
First of all flash the ftf file via flashtool again
And if that doesnt work then tell
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it's can't be done, caz my phone not goin in fastboot mode(no blue led active), and also if i trying to charge it, led not turnin on(no green light).
also have interested fact, if i connect m phone to PC, windows play sound like i connect device, no new dialog window for install drivers caz they already installed.
that window i see when tyed reinstall ftf firmware via flashtool imgur. com/TRFaePJ
ruzerone said:
it's can't be done, caz my phone not goin in fastboot mode(no blue led active), and also if i trying to charge it, led not turnin on(no green light).
also have interested fact, if i connect m phone to PC, windows play sound like i connect device, no new dialog window for install drivers caz they already installed.
that window i see when tyed reinstall ftf firmware via flashtool imgur. com/TRFaePJ
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Did u shut down phone by taking out battery and then try to enter fastboot mode?
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Sahaab said:
Did u shut down phone by taking out battery and then try to enter fastboot mode?
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my phone not load if i push power button.
answer on ur question: yes, i tryed taking out battery and then try to enter to fastboot mode.
ruzerone said:
my phone not load if i push power button.
answer on ur question: yes, i tryed taking out battery and then try to enter to fastboot mode.
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Was your bootloader unlocked?
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Sahaab said:
Was your bootloader unlocked?
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yes, it unlocked and i also installed on my phone CWM 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2.
ruzerone said:
yes, it unlocked and i also installed on my phone CWM 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2.
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Then this may be a problem
I suggest someone with locked bootloader help you
But I read somewhere that u must uncheck FOTA in the options of what u wnt to flash
Im sorry I cannot be of more help as I do not know
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Sahaab said:
Then this may be a problem
I suggest someone with locked bootloader help you
But I read somewhere that u must uncheck FOTA in the options of what u wnt to flash
Im sorry I cannot be of more help as I do not know
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i wrong in one moment when answer.
if i connect my phone to PC, windows play sound "Error when connecting device"
xperia arc s
Can you get into flashmode (back button + USB, green LED)?
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If you still have problems just use Sony Update Service to restore your phone.
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tangosierra_ said:
Can you get into flashmode (back button + USB, green LED)?
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nope, i can't nothing to happen if i try.
popthosegaskets said:
If you still have problems just use Sony Update Service to restore your phone.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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if i trying use SUS, it want a flashboot mode, but i can't bring my phone in that mode.
Unhappy Xperia Arc S won't start after updating to ICS
Did You selected to install fastboot, flashmode and Xperia Arc drivers in "Flashtool Drivers Setup"? (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe)..I would suggest trying to reinstall your drivers by going to (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe) running the exe file and make sure you scroll to the bottom of menu that appears and ticking fastboot,flashmode drivers, some people forget to do this and of course ticking Xperia Arc drivers..
tallman43 said:
Did You selected to install fastboot, flashmode and Xperia Arc drivers in "Flashtool Drivers Setup"? (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe)..I would suggest trying to reinstall your drivers by going to (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe) running the exe file and make sure you scroll to the bottom of menu that appears and ticking fastboot,flashmode drivers, some people forget to do this and of course ticking Xperia Arc drivers..
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so, early i was installed drivers for xperia, but i have time ago error with driver "QHSUSB_DLOAD" when connecting phone after my last succefull update firmware, i look for additional driver and solved the proplem, down below log from "system Event Viewer" about last updating and installing new drivers.
Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\zeus.inf_amd64_neutral_f430e362a51888ef\zeus.inf for Device Instance ID USB\VID_05C6&PID_9008\5&27095923&0&1 with the following status: 0x0.
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Driver Management has concluded the process to add Service ggflt for Device Instance ID USB\VID_05C6&PID_9008\5&27095923&0&1 with the following status: 0.
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A service was installed in the system.
Service Name: SEMC USB Flash Driver Filter
Service File Name: system32\DRIVERS\ggflt.sys
Service Type: kernel mode driver
Service Start Type: demand start
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Driver Management has concluded the process to add Service ggsemc for Device Instance ID USB\VID_05C6&PID_9008\5&27095923&0&1 with the following status: 0.
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A service was installed in the system.
Service Name: SEMC USB Flash Driver
Service File Name: system32\DRIVERS\ggsemc.sys
Service Type: kernel mode driver
Service Start Type: demand start
Service Account:
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Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\volsnap.inf_amd64_neutral_7499a4fac85b39fc\volsnap.inf for Device Instance ID STORAGE\VOLUMESNAPSHOT\HARDDISKVOLUMESNAPSHOT28 with the following status: 0x0.
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Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\volsnap.inf_amd64_neutral_7499a4fac85b39fc\volsnap.inf for Device Instance ID STORAGE\VOLUMESNAPSHOT\HARDDISKVOLUMESNAPSHOT27 with the following status: 0x0.
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Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\volsnap.inf_amd64_neutral_7499a4fac85b39fc\volsnap.inf for Device Instance ID STORAGE\VOLUMESNAPSHOT\HARDDISKVOLUMESNAPSHOT26 with the following status: 0x0.
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So now if i connect my Xperia Arc S to computer, i don't hear sound what's mean "Error when connecting device" for a now, it's play correct sound, like device spoted normaly without errors, but my phone anyway can't enter to flash mode for reinstalling FIRMWARE, today i also charged battery without phone, by using portable doc station for battary.
additional info: my phone not turning LED like green when charging or BLUE when i try bring phone to flash mode.
What i can do for resolving problem, i mean, all problems started after my restoring backuped programs and earn 0 space on local phone storage. And after cycling rebooting my phone, before i removed battery.
ty for advice.

Xperia S Fastboot problem

So I was about to root my Xperia S and started reading a guide, it said that I would need to load some files into the phone using fastboot. After a while I figured out how to fastboot and managed to get the popup on my computer once, however, I didn't install it that time and now when I try to fastboot again I get the blue LED on my phone, my computer makes some noises indicating that something unusual have been conected, nothing happens and the phone shows the Sony logo.
Does anybody know how to fix the problem and get the popup on the computer to re apear.
I run a 64 bit windows 7 home premium.
Thanks.
HugoNikanor said:
So I was about to root my Xperia S and started reading a guide, it said that I would need to load some files into the phone using fastboot. After a while I figured out how to fastboot and managed to get the popup on my computer once, however, I didn't install it that time and now when I try to fastboot again I get the blue LED on my phone, my computer makes some noises indicating that something unusual have been conected, nothing happens and the phone shows the Sony logo.
Does anybody know how to fix the problem and get the popup on the computer to re apear.
I run a 64 bit windows 7 home premium.
Thanks.
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Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?
ahmedyar91 said:
Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?
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I don't have anything from flashTool. The guide I used is this: AddictiveTips . com and searched for Root xperia S (it's the one that doesn't say gingerbread.) if that can help in any way.
HugoNikanor said:
I don't have anything from flashTool. The guide I used is this: AddictiveTips . com and searched for Root xperia S (it's the one that doesn't say gingerbread.) if that can help in any way.
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Ok.. You Are Trying To Root Using Fastboot Mode..
I Assume You Have Already Unlocked The Bootloader.. Which Firmware Version You Are Using.. Is It Sony ICS 6.1.A.0.452..?
ahmedyar91 said:
Ok.. You Are Trying To Root Using Fastboot Mode..
I Assume You Have Already Unlocked The Bootloader.. Which Firmware Version You Are Using.. Is It Sony ICS 6.1.A.0.452..?
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If I wasn't clear enough In my previus post, I am curently trying to unlock bootloder, to later be able to root the device.
The version of the firmware I am using is 6.A.0.452 running android 4.0.4.
HugoNikanor said:
If I wasn't clear enough In my previus post, I am curently trying to unlock bootloder, to later be able to root the device.
The version of the firmware I am using is 6.A.0.452 running android 4.0.4.
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So for Unlocking Bootloader You have to use fastboot mode.. ok
and after that, for rooting it should be done using flashtool in fastboot mode..
so here is the thing.. Download The Flashtool first And After extracting the files You'll Find a Folder Named Drivers.. first Install The Fastboot Drivers Even To Unlock The Bootloader..
ahmedyar91 said:
So for Unlocking Bootloader You have to use fastboot mode.. ok
and after that, for rooting it should be done using flashtool in fastboot mode..
so here is the thing.. Download The Flashtool first And After extracting the files You'll Find a Folder Named Drivers.. first Install The Fastboot Drivers Even To Unlock The Bootloader..
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That might help me get somewhere, I am going to bed now but I will definitly try that method tomorow. Thanks.
HugoNikanor said:
That might help me get somewhere, I am going to bed now but I will definitly try that method tomorow. Thanks.
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No problem..And I Hope It'll Work... And Post Back After Trying That Stuff...
ahmedyar91 said:
No problem..And I Hope It'll Work... And Post Back After Trying That Stuff...
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Got that part working now, now just to fix to problem with the phone going out of fastboot mode way to fast. But I think I have seen a guide for that somewhere else.
I will report back after future succes or failures with the project.
Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!
HugoNikanor said:
Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!
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No Problem My Friend.. I am Glad I Helped You..!!!
neither fastboot nor flashmode!!!!!
Hi,
I can't connect my phone in flashmode nor in fastboot mode. Whenever i connect it in flashmode/fastboot mode my PC stucks(hangs) and i have to restart it again i have installed all the drivers for all devices but still the problem exists. Any help in this regards???
Also to mention i'm using Windows XP SP3 and flashtool version is 0.9.1.0.
I have also one more issue when i connect my phone to the charger when it is switched off the phone does not charge at all it simply shows me the sony logo and keeps showing it again and again but never charges. In short when my battery is complete i cannot get it back to life due to this problem but thank god that i have installed CWM on my phone.
Thanks for helping i'll also post this in the development section also.
I have no idea to your problem, but I would guess that it have something to do with you using xp, or maybe some damage on your phone.
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shoz_on4u said:
Hi,
I can't connect my phone in flashmode nor in fastboot mode. Whenever i connect it in flashmode/fastboot mode my PC stucks(hangs) and i have to restart it again i have installed all the drivers for all devices but still the problem exists. Any help in this regards???
Also to mention i'm using Windows XP SP3 and flashtool version is 0.9.1.0.
I have also one more issue when i connect my phone to the charger when it is switched off the phone does not charge at all it simply shows me the sony logo and keeps showing it again and again but never charges. In short when my battery is complete i cannot get it back to life due to this problem but thank god that i have installed CWM on my phone.
Thanks for helping i'll also post this in the development section also.
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I had the same problem, try disabling your firewall and disable the security installed in your pc when you try this..
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
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ahmedyar91 said:
Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?
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should I unlock the boot loader to flash via fastboot?
banguncool said:
should I unlock the boot loader to flash via fastboot?
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Yes ! You must have an unlock bootloader to flash (kernel, system, userdata)
via fastboot or via flashtool :laugh:
Hello I have an Xperia S, with bootloader locked and recently installed a ROOM in order to get the 6.A.1.2.55 with root.
Installed from a ZIP from recovery mode following this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2009672
Now when I try to do step 7 (flash kernel and Baseband) Using Flashtool, Im unable to enter to the mode; when the windows prompts me, I turn off the phone, press and hold Vol up connect the USB but nothing happens, only the Sony Logo and then the icon of charging battery, I also tried to turn off the phone while holding Power button + Vol up (at the same time) and get the 3 vibrations, but the same result when I connect, the logo and the charging animations/icon..( no LED of any color or anything)
Im using the latest Flashtool version (0.9.9.0) with the drivers intalled (even though Windows security constantly pestered me about not being able to identify the source and signture) on Windows 7 64 bits..
Thank you..
sordatos said:
Hello I have an Xperia S, with bootloader locked and recently installed a ROOM in order to get the 6.A.1.2.55 with root.
Installed from a ZIP from recovery mode following this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2009672
Now when I try to do step 7 (flash kernel and Baseband) Using Flashtool, Im unable to enter to the mode; when the windows prompts me, I turn off the phone, press and hold Vol up connect the USB but nothing happens, only the Sony Logo and then the icon of charging battery, I also tried to turn off the phone while holding Power button + Vol up (at the same time) and get the 3 vibrations, but the same result when I connect, the logo and the charging animations/icon..( no LED of any color or anything)
Im using the latest Flashtool version (0.9.9.0) with the drivers intalled (even though Windows security constantly pestered me about not being able to identify the source and signture) on Windows 7 64 bits..
Thank you..
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Dude for bootloader locked u have to press volume down button & connect usb.
Its flashmode not fastboot mode
Press Thanks
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I do that. I've flashed it before that why I don't understand (i meant volume down)
But maybe I did something wrong.
Thanks.
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HugoNikanor said:
Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!
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hi, i have the same problem my phone goes away from fastboot state very soon! i cant do anything using fastboot.exe.
(Xperia acro s) blue led turned on and after a few seconds sony trade mark shown!

HELP!!!! Bricked ArcS

Well I've done the one in the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948210&page=3.
Now the phone is bricked. No response at all.
Any ideas, suggestions .... Thanks in advance.
comnic5 said:
Well I've done the one in the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948210&page=3.
Now the phone is bricked. No response at all.
Any ideas, suggestions .... Thanks in advance.
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while the phone is off connect it to pc, open Flashtool in fastboot mod. Flash a stock FW.
If that doesnt work open PC companion it should ask u to repair it if u follow istructions.
@deniel: It doesn't connect neither PC Companion or Flashtool. It doesn't enter in flashmode.
comnic5 said:
@deniel: It doesn't connect neither PC Companion or Flashtool. It doesn't enter in flashmode.
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Open flashtool
connect arc to PC
click the lighting and choose flashmode
choose a FW
it will ask u to unplug the device and unplug it again holding the backbutton
didnt happen?
No. It doesn't recognize the device. No led, no power, nothing
comnic5 said:
No. It doesn't recognize the device. No led, no power, nothing
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:\ strange. if u try to turn it on what happens? and try with pc comapnion to open it an look for "repair" or "solve problems" cant really remember (with phone unplugged) then it will tell u what to do
Have you pressed the menu key while connecting phone to computer?
bricked phone have to be OFF(remove battery and put back if necesaary if it's stuck at sony screen), prepare flashtool ftf and follow onscreen instruction and the flashtool will revive the phone.
Or maybe you could show the error msg from flashtool.
you are really bold in trying the untested bootunlocker, this definitely is a hard brick. hope you get out of this one.
bruce16878 said:
bricked phone have to be OFF(remove battery and put back if necesaary if it's stuck at sony screen), prepare flashtool ftf and follow onscreen instruction and the flashtool will revive the phone.
Or maybe you could show the error msg from flashtool.
you are really bold in trying the untested bootunlocker, this definitely is a hard brick. hope you get out of this one.
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I bricked my phone 5 times and always solved like me and him said so tell us how the screenr reaction and the flashtool error
deniel said:
:\ strange. if u try to turn it on what happens? and try with pc comapnion to open it an look for "repair" or "solve problems" cant really remember (with phone unplugged) then it will tell u what to do
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I try to turn it on but nothing happens. PC Companion doesn't recognize it.
deniel said:
I bricked my phone 5 times and always solved like me and him said so tell us how the screenr reaction and the flashtool error
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bruce16878 said:
bricked phone have to be OFF(remove battery and put back if necesaary if it's stuck at sony screen), prepare flashtool ftf and follow onscreen instruction and the flashtool will revive the phone.
Or maybe you could show the error msg from flashtool.
you are really bold in trying the untested bootunlocker, this definitely is a hard brick. hope you get out of this one.
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I wished I had the Sony screen. Well about the error is that it does not connect in flash mode.
comnic5 said:
I wished I had the Sony screen. Well about the error is that it does not connect in flash mode.
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Which button u press while connecting the phone?
deniel said:
Which button u press while connecting the phone?
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I tried with all.
Sorry for asking again: You started FlashTool (v0.9.8.0), clicked on the flash icon, selected "FlashMode", chose a firmware for your Arc S, activated "No final verification", clicked "OK", pressed the back button on the switched off phone WHILE plugging in the USB-Cable? No green LED - nothing? Did it work before?
comnic5 said:
I tried with all.
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Sorry if we repeat the same thing, but it must work like this: you hve the phone off and unplugged. You open flashtool, select the flash icon (flashtool), select the FW, and it tell u to plug the device to pc while holdin back button.
Sure u hold the the backbutton while pluggin in? and after have selected the FW ?
You've to select the firmware first before plugging it in.
Daniel D. said:
You've to select the firmware first before plugging it in.
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I know my friend. I flashed many many times. From X8 to XU till ArcS. I know flashtool. It doesn't connect. Only with testpoint said ZEUS flash device but it doesnt connect to flashtool neither PC Companion.
Sh**...
Daniel D. said:
Sh**...
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Yeap. Is that I don't know how to restore my .TA file. I know what I changed but ... how????
Help me please??
LT18i
Locked Bootloader
Root access
Had CMW via Xtools, so when I replaced the rom that disapeared!
The problem is that I've forgot to run the 2nd part - device optimization, and now the touchscreen simply doesn't work...
Can't do nothing - USB Debugging is on by default (never forget that I can't touch the phone)
Can't upload another rom via flashtool, the only thing I'm able to do is change the kernel with the 1_lt18i_4.1.B.0.431_kernelDowngrade
If I try to put the uptodate kernel, flashtool stops on "Reading Device Information"
Already try to restore it with Pc companion, but no luck
USB device is detecting LT15 on windows!
This is a total mess, I'm lost, and I've googled and tryed dozens of things all day long.. I'm tyred, exhausted, and my 2 day old ARC S is bricked!!
Can someone point me a way out??
Remember:
- USB debbug of (have no access to activate it)
- CMW disapeared when installed this rom, so have no recovery menu
- Bootloader is locked
- Can't flash rom via flashtool
I'm devastated!!
Thanks in advance,
Ricardo

[Q] How to unbrick Arc S LT18i no leds

I've been searching tutorials from start to finish and can't find solution to my problem.
I have a Arc S from a friend that's bricked it gets stuck on sony ericcson logo.
Tried PC Companion not detected
Tried Update Service not detected
Tried Flashtool it detects phone as connected but without developer mode
18/005/2012 14:05:49 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
18/005/2012 14:05:49 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
I hold back key, no green led
I hold menu key, no blue led
Doesn't enter fastboot mode or flashmode.
Anyone knows how can i recover it? I don't know if it's unlocked bootloader or custom firmware or anything.
I think it maybe a kernel problem but didn't find tutorial to flash it without flashtool.
Regards,

			
				
Tried that already, when i hold the buttons (either back or menu) no led lights up when i connect usb it just shows the sony ericsson logo...
Regards.
Usb debug needs to be on
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I think your phone is bricked. For good.
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what was done prior to the phone being like that?
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tangosierra_ said:
what was done prior to the phone being like that?
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From what i've been told it died overnight during an OTA update.
The only too ways the computer detects it is by getting stuck on sony logo and flashtool detecting it as usb debug disabled or by doing the testpoint and computer detecting it as a Zeus Flash Device.
All the other ways, holding buttons etc's always gets me to the stuck logo no leds no nothing.
Regards,
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From what i've been told it died overnight during an OTA update.
The only too ways the computer detects it is by getting stuck on sony logo and flashtool detecting it as usb debug disabled or by doing the testpoint and computer detecting it as a Zeus Flash Device.
All the other ways, holding buttons etc's always gets me to the stuck logo no leds no nothing.
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Service centre then as all else has failed.
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Have you charged it?
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Have you charged it?
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Yes it's on a full battery.
Regards,
Is there any tool that can flash a device in Zeus Flash mode?
If you can't get the Phone in flashmode as you've already stated then you need a service centre. The only other alternative is to contact Alejandrissimo or Jinx13 who have SETool and will try and help remotely.
arc s
uha666 said:
Is there any tool that can flash a device in Zeus Flash mode?
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hello i have a same phone as u and same problem .. can u tell me do u find solution ??? thanks
So were you just doing a standard OTA update and then you ran out of battery?
If you want, you could try Sony's new EMMA software for returning devices with unlocked bootloaders back to stock.
Did you unbricked you phone? I have the same problem after a wipe data from clocworkmod and i am unable to go in flashmode or recovery. Fashtool detect my device but just like your with debug off...
So did you manage to fix your device? Thx and srru for my bad english. Oh and my phone is locked.
amnezic said:
Did you unbricked you phone? I have the same problem after a wipe data from clocworkmod and i am unable to go in flashmode or recovery. Fashtool detect my device but just like your with debug off...
So did you manage to fix your device? Thx and srru for my bad english. Oh and my phone is locked.
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I got the fastboot working so i messed around and got the dommkernel working.Though my pc isnt recognising the drivers and im looking for a fix.Once thats done i'll restore the system and hopefully get it fixed.
Elvizzz said:
I got the fastboot working so i messed around and got the dommkernel working.Though my pc isnt recognising the drivers and im looking for a fix.Once thats done i'll restore the system and hopefully get it fixed.
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which drivers exactly?
Can you get into recovery?
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[Q] urgent help please ,,, !!!!!

i deleted the xperia home launcher , & i started to use another google play launcher ,,,, the today i decided to do factory reset to fix "no connection "error of google play ,,, now i can not reach any application & setting of my phone "just black screen " with battery level & signal strength <<< i can not do any thing even a call ,,!!!!
what can i do to fix this biggggggggg problem,,,؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟
dr3aayasreh said:
i deleted the xperia home launcher , & i started to use another google play launcher ,,,, the today i decided to do factory reset to fix "no connection "error of google play ,,, now i can not reach any application & setting of my phone "just black screen " with battery level & signal strength <<< i can not do any thing even a call ,,!!!!
what can i do to fix this biggggggggg problem,,,؟؟؟؟؟؟؟؟
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Easiest solution would be to repair the firmware, either by Flashtool or PC Companion.
If you have CWM installed, you can try to flash a launcher .zip that you can find in the Themes and Apps section.
If not, reflash the TFT from flashtool like Someguyfromhell said.
Hope I helped you.
Cheers.
xdlol123321 said:
If you have CWM installed, you can try to flash a launcher .zip that you can find in the Themes and Apps section.
If not, reflash the TFT from flashtool like Someguyfromhell said.
Hope I helped you.
Cheers.
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thanx ,,, i did not install CWM ,,, & i tried to use flashtool but my device is locked & the program ask me to do "debug" of the sd card ,, which i can not reach it"s setting ,,,!!!! " sorry for the bad english" ,,,
dr3aayasreh said:
thanx ,,, i did not install CWM ,,, & i tried to use flashtool but my device is locked & the program ask me to do "debug" of the sd card ,, which i can not reach it"s setting ,,,!!!! " sorry for the bad english" ,,,
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Then use PC Companion repair option.
Someguyfromhell said:
Easiest solution would be to repair the firmware, either by Flashtool or PC Companion.
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i am trying to use the EMMA "flashtool" but my phone bootloader is locked ,,,!!!!
how to repair the firmware of locked bootloader xperia device ,,,!!!???
dr3aayasreh said:
i am trying to use the EMMA "flashtool" but my phone bootloader is locked ,,,!!!!
how to repair the firmware of locked bootloader xperia device ,,,!!!???
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Read my last post.
Someguyfromhell said:
Read my last post.
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no devices detected ,,,:crying:
i think i have a big problem , because now my phone is stucking on xperia logo ,,,!!!!!:crying:
dr3aayasreh said:
no devices detected ,,,:crying:
i think i have a big problem , because now my phone is stucking on xperia logo ,,,!!!!!:crying:
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Like I said, use the repair option in PC Companion, Support Zone, for cases when phone does not start up. It is there.
Someguyfromhell said:
Like I said, use the repair option in PC Companion, Support Zone, for cases when phone does not start up. It is there.
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how can i do "USB debugging" through the PC ,,, ???? can i ???
dr3aayasreh said:
how can i do "USB debugging" through the PC ,,, ???? can i ???
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I can't see, how this relates to my previous post.
USB debugging works by connecting to the phone via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) and using commands from there. Depending on what are your intentions, I can help you further, if necessary.
Someguyfromhell said:
I can't see, how this relates to my previous post.
USB debugging works by connecting to the phone via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) and using commands from there. Depending on what are your intentions, I can help you further, if necessary.
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thank you very much ,,, i fixed the problem by using Emma flashtool after "i did bootloader un locking" by xperia flashtool ,,,,
thanx again

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