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phone not working right

so my phone has been having problems the first problem is
i can not update to 2.3.3 thru the update option it just force closes when i click update
when ever i try to use my phone as a usb device and right when i drag and drop a file to my memory card it locks the phone up and makes it reset
my phone will randomly lose all data connection alot if i use the web alot on it
ok my play is the r800X that is rooted with unlockboot loader and has 2.3.2
how do i go about updating my phone to 2.3.3 and still have root? i am no good with ADB and i cant really push files to memory card because it just forces my phone to shut off

Don't update OTA with an unlocked BL it'll brick your phone (there's a working fix for that now, but waste off time to go that way ). Even if you could update OTA it might not solve your issues as it's not the whole FW that get's updated like a clean flash.
I would find the newest FW matching your phone/carrier (2.3.3 R800x FTF file) and flash that with flashtool. Then root with either booting CWM and flash the root.zip or use zergRush.
I'm sure your issues will be gone with a fresh flash.
Regards Dousan...

im looking at the state of dev thread and i dont know which one to download, im on verizon with 2.3.2 right now and wanting to go to 2.3.3
i wanna make sure i download the right one and not get a brick. could you link me the file

Bump? i dont know what to do and i did google it and well it took my to a place where a guy is asking the same question lol

icebear8 said:
Bump? i dont know what to do and i did google it and well it took my to a place where a guy is asking the same question lol
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I just realized that you got a R800x and when using flashtool it will relock your bootloader, that's what it states in this thread (see link below), where you also can find you ftf file (he's calling them tft files though). I can't see wich FW build the 'full system ftf' file is, but if you choose to flash it, it shouldn't matter as you'll be able to update OTA afterwards if it's build 2.3.2 and then root with zergRush. I'm not sure if you'll want to keep you bootloader unlocked? If you want to keep it unlocked you need to flash another file. Grab 'stock system 2.3.3', but it says it's not tested so there might be a chance of that not working? If you just want root there's no need for an unlocked bootloader imo and i would proceed with flashing through flashtool, update OTA and then root with zergRush:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201725
One thing i would do before this is making a backup of your data (bookmarks, contacts, gamesaves, games apk's etc.) cause they'll be lost when flashing with flashtool as i recomend to wipe data also when flashing. I take that all files linked in the stock rom section of that thread is for R800x (verizon stock).
Regards Dousan...

yea i dont really care about the boot loader being unlock if i can still get root with out it. so do i just download Full system FTF, and then download flashtool and run it and my phone should be back to stock 2.3.2 and then run OTA for 2.3.3 and then use zergrush for root and im done?

icebear8 said:
yea i dont really care about the boot loader being unlock if i can still get root with out it. so do i just download Full system FTF, and then download flashtool and run it and my phone should be back to stock 2.3.2 and then run OTA for 2.3.3 and then use zergrush for root and im done?
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Yes that's correct
Regards Dousan...

ok now the question here is which flash tool do i download? i googled it but there is different ones
i download the one from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 and the one that says flash tool repository but idk what to do with it now there is like 5 different ones to download

thanks Dousan you really helped me alot! im just so use to the Samsung flashing and stuff like that this sony stuff is all new to me,

[Q] Stock .42 ROM

So originally my phone was on firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42 straight out of the box; it was carrier free too so no carrier bloatware. I had the phone rooted (kept the bootloader locked) but my phone developed a physical fault so I had to send it in for repair. Before sending it off I unrooted my phone via SEUS, which upgraded the phone to firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62.
As I understand, that firmware cannot be rooted. So I want to revert back or downgrade back to the Stock Carrier Free UK rom of version .42. How do I go about doing that, whilst keeping my bootloader locked?

Just flash a generic .42 ROM with FlashTool
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Where can I find it though?

Find it on the forum.. its there only..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Hit thanks if my post helped u..

Other guys was faster and Tapatalk didn't show his post...
Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk

mandarjoshiin said:
Find it on the forum.. its there only..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Hit thanks if my post helped u..
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Cheers man. But I don't know how to flash (to a locked bootloader phone)
Also, once flashed, can I use the zerGrush tool to root again?

If you use Flashtool it will do all the work for you EVEN with the locked bootloader.
yes you can use ZerjRush

mandarjoshiin said:
Find it on the forum.. its there only..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Hit thanks if my post helped u..
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Just noticed, there is no LT18i firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42 for the Arc S, just firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 which is what I don't want

1) Hey.. If u see.. on the same page, u'll find a pre rooted .62 firmware.. Flash with that.. u'll not need to root it explicitly..
2)to flash any ftf u'll need the flash tool.. if u dont have it.. here is the link...
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Download the flashtool for windows and install.
3)after installation check for the firmware folder under the flashtool main folder(where u have installed the flashtool)
4)now copy the downloaded .ftf file and paste it under the firmware folder. now 5)open the flashtool and click on flash..
6)now a popup window will come, select the first option of flash mode and click ok. the .ftf file will be listed automatically
7)dont change any settings and click ok
8) now flashtool will ask for the phone to be connected in flash mode..
9)so switch off ur phone and connect it to PC via USB by keep pressing the Back button on ur phone. Once it is connected, the flash tool will start and complete it work. after the flashing is done remove the phone and switch it on.. Click thanks if this helps u...

mandarjoshiin said:
1) Hey.. If u see.. on the same page, u'll find a pre rooted .62 firmware.. Flash with that.. u'll not need to root it explicitly..
2)to flash any ftf u'll need the flash tool.. if u dont have it.. here is the link...
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Download the flashtool for windows and install.
3)after installation check for the firmware folder under the flashtool main folder(where u have installed the flashtool)
4)now copy the downloaded .ftf file and paste it under the firmware folder. now 5)open the flashtool and click on flash..
6)now a popup window will come, select the first option of flash mode and click ok. the .ftf file will be listed automatically
7)dont change any settings and click ok
8) now flashtool will ask for the phone to be connected in flash mode..
9)so switch off ur phone and connect it to PC via USB by keep pressing the Back button on ur phone. Once it is connected, the flash tool will start and complete it work. after the flashing is done remove the phone and switch it on.. Click thanks if this helps u...
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Thanks but I found another way to downgrade to firmware .42. I used the Wotan client, and then used Zergrush method to root.

[Q] Rooting Xperia play r800i 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.79

Noobie here. Have been searching the internet to find a sucessful way to root my Sony Xperia play r800i 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.79. So far I can't seem to find a solution that works (have followed a few walk throughs but none have worked). Can anyone help? ...please... I've been trying this for 4 months now!!!

Hey,
seems you need to flash an older firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157425
(question 2)
the tutorials related should help!
Also, you might want to back up apps and things because flashing a firmware resets your device.

awkXda said:
Hey,
seems you need to flash an older firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157425
(question 2)
the tutorials related should help!
Also, you might want to back up apps and things because flashing a firmware resets your device.
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not necessarily.
i haven't tried this on the .79, but as it works for .69 it most likely works for it aswell.
take a look at this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299729

Yes but that's for unlocking the bootloader.
You can root anything after that, however if you don't want to do it then 62 is the limit, at least according to the stickied FAQ, which I'm assuming would have been updated had it not been the case, no?

awkXda said:
Yes but that's for unlocking the bootloader.
You can root anything after that, however if you don't want to do it then 62 is the limit, at least according to the stickied FAQ, which I'm assuming would have been updated had it not been the case, no?
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afaik unlocking the bootloader is just for flashing a custom firmware (cm7 in that guide) and is not needed to get it rooted.

No, you can flash a firmware without unlocking. (firmware (like .79 or .62) =/= rom (like CM7) =/= kernel (Doom LuPus etc))
Honestly, it's all in the effing FAQ in post 2.
Unlocking voids your warranty but allows you to install custom kernels, which are pre-rooted. However it's not required if all you want is a root access to debloat your stock rom. In OP's case, he wants an older firmware to get root with superone click zergrush method (because he's above .62).
However it's true it's not needed to unlock the BL to get root in general, just if you want to root above .62 and don't want to downgrade (and are willing to void your warranty for it)
Note: flashing roms doesn't actually void your warranty seeing as you just have to factory reset before sending your phone to customer service if you ever need to. But you can't relock your bootloader, because you need a key from sony to do it, and so they keep a record of you voiding your warranty in the process.

Janitor007 said:
Noobie here. Have been searching the internet to find a sucessful way to root my Sony Xperia play r800i 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.79. So far I can't seem to find a solution that works (have followed a few walk throughs but none have worked). Can anyone help? ...please... I've been trying this for 4 months now!!!
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If you want everything stock do next (this works, I have the 79 fw in my Xperia right now with stock ROM and Kernel):
1. With Flashtool, flash the 4.0.2.A.0.79 firmware (Don't close flashtool)
2. Disconnect the Xperia and connect it in Fastboot.
3. In flashtool go to mode selector and select Fastboot mode
4. Now go to "Select kernel to HotBoot"
5. Select the "recoveryPlay.img" that I put in the attachments. Wait for your phone to reboot into the recovery by itself, don't disconnect yet.
6. Now in the recovery select "Install zip from SD card" and flash the "RootXperia.zip" that I put in the attachments.
7. Restart and disconnect your phone. Now you should have the phone rooted.
Go to Google Play and update the superuser app. Then open Superuser and update the su binary.
If you have the bootloader unlocked you can flash any kernel (Lupus or Doomlord) and thats enough. That Kernels are rooted.

Jay Ros said:
If you want everything stock do next (this works, I have the 79 fw in my Xperia right now with stock ROM and Kernel):
1. With Flashtool, flash the 4.0.2.A.0.79 firmware (Don't close flashtool)
2. Disconnect the Xperia and connect it in Fastboot.
3. In flashtool go to mode selector and select Fastboot mode
4. Now go to "Select kernel to HotBoot"
5. Select the "recoveryPlay.img" that I put in the attachments. Wait for your phone to reboot into the recovery by itself, don't disconnect yet.
6. Now in the recovery select "Install zip from SD card" and flash the "RootXperia.zip" that I put in the attachments.
7. Restart and disconnect your phone. Now you should have the phone rooted.
Go to Google Play and update the superuser app. Then open Superuser and update the su binary.
If you have the bootloader unlocked you can flash any kernel (Lupus or Doomlord) and thats enough. That Kernels are rooted.
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how to enter revovery?

azim osman said:
how to enter revovery?
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during boot keep pressing the volume down button

How do you connect in fastboot?

Jay Ros said:
If you want everything stock do next (this works, I have the 79 fw in my Xperia right now with stock ROM and Kernel):
1. With Flashtool, flash the 4.0.2.A.0.79 firmware (Don't close flashtool)
2. Disconnect the Xperia and connect it in Fastboot.
3. In flashtool go to mode selector and select Fastboot mode
4. Now go to "Select kernel to HotBoot"
5. Select the "recoveryPlay.img" that I put in the attachments. Wait for your phone to reboot into the recovery by itself, don't disconnect yet.
6. Now in the recovery select "Install zip from SD card" and flash the "RootXperia.zip" that I put in the attachments.
7. Restart and disconnect your phone. Now you should have the phone rooted.
Go to Google Play and update the superuser app. Then open Superuser and update the su binary.
If you have the bootloader unlocked you can flash any kernel (Lupus or Doomlord) and thats enough. That Kernels are rooted.
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Pretty sure this needed unlocked bootloader,also if my FAQ is wrong please let me know via PM.
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2

Jay Ros said:
If you want everything stock do next (this works, I have the 79 fw in my Xperia right now with stock ROM and Kernel):
1. With Flashtool, flash the 4.0.2.A.0.79 firmware (Don't close flashtool)
2. Disconnect the Xperia and connect it in Fastboot.
3. In flashtool go to mode selector and select Fastboot mode
4. Now go to "Select kernel to HotBoot"
5. Select the "recoveryPlay.img" that I put in the attachments. Wait for your phone to reboot into the recovery by itself, don't disconnect yet.
6. Now in the recovery select "Install zip from SD card" and flash the "RootXperia.zip" that I put in the attachments.
7. Restart and disconnect your phone. Now you should have the phone rooted.
Go to Google Play and update the superuser app. Then open Superuser and update the su binary.
If you have the bootloader unlocked you can flash any kernel (Lupus or Doomlord) and thats enough. That Kernels are rooted.
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Hi there, I have unlocked the bootloader and followed what you have said (steps 1-7) and all seems fine. Went to google play and updated the superuser app. Opened superuser and tried to update the su binary and it says
Downloading manifest.....fail!
I purchased the SU update fixer via google play, and still it fails!!! What am I doing wrong? All I wanna do is delete sims and a couple of other pre-installed games to make room for games I wanna play. (guess I should have backed up my contact list before flashing the phone too!!! Doh)

Fastboot Mode
haroon93 said:
How do you connect in fastboot?
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In order for you to bring your phone to Fastboot mode, you need to switch it off completely, and connect it to your computer while you hold the SEARCH key. A BLUE light will be shining in the notification LED while you're in this mode.
Note: Your phone muts have the bootloader unlocked

Help!
Hi, I'm new here, but I've tried rooting my phone several times. I have the 2.3.4 version so I'm trying to follow your guide.
However when I try flashing I get an error
29/053/2013 11:53:11 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";
Can you help?
Bootloader is unlocked...

Jay Ros said:
If you want everything stock do next (this works, I have the 79 fw in my Xperia right now with stock ROM and Kernel):
1. With Flashtool, flash the 4.0.2.A.0.79 firmware (Don't close flashtool)
2. Disconnect the Xperia and connect it in Fastboot.
3. In flashtool go to mode selector and select Fastboot mode
4. Now go to "Select kernel to HotBoot"
5. Select the "recoveryPlay.img" that I put in the attachments. Wait for your phone to reboot into the recovery by itself, don't disconnect yet.
6. Now in the recovery select "Install zip from SD card" and flash the "RootXperia.zip" that I put in the attachments.
7. Restart and disconnect your phone. Now you should have the phone rooted.
Go to Google Play and update the superuser app. Then open Superuser and update the su binary.
If you have the bootloader unlocked you can flash any kernel (Lupus or Doomlord) and thats enough. That Kernels are rooted.
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Will this work on the r800x model as well? I tried the method " [HOW-TO][zergRush Root] Root w/ v2.2.x-2.3.x (NOT ICS 4.x or GB after 11/2011)" but it is GB after 11/2011 and did not work. If this wont work how else can I do this? I would also like to unlock the bootloader and install JellyBean for my son but I am not sure what really the disadvantages are of doing it. We just got the phone today and I havent never had Sony Phones.

kt-claire said:
Hi, I'm new here, but I've tried rooting my phone several times. I have the 2.3.4 version so I'm trying to follow your guide.
However when I try flashing I get an error
29/053/2013 11:53:11 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";
Can you help?
Bootloader is unlocked...
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If you are on r800x then you would have to downgrade to 2.3.3 before trying to root.
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osxuser001 said:
Will this work on the r800x model as well? I tried the method " [HOW-TO][zergRush Root] Root w/ v2.2.x-2.3.x (NOT ICS 4.x or GB after 11/2011)" but it is GB after 11/2011 and did not work. If this wont work how else can I do this? I would also like to unlock the bootloader and install JellyBean for my son but I am not sure what really the disadvantages are of doing it. We just got the phone today and I havent never had Sony Phones.
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If you are on 2.3.4 w/ r800x then as I said above you will have to downgrade before trying to root... But if you want to unlock it then you don't have to be rooted to unlock bootloader first.

Update to 569 failes with crazy bootloop

Hello everybody,
I am stuck right now with a not completly booting ZL.
I have a German variant, Bootloader should be unlocked (I will further explain the "should" in that sentence).
What I have tried:
Update from 2.67 to 569 using flash tool and a Guide here in the forum with a ftf file for the ZL.
There was a recomendation to unlock and the relock the bootloader which I followed but after unlocking and the next reboot I am stuck.
The device boots up to the OS and a lot of the system framework is missing (all Apps only Settings are available) after 2 minutes the system crashes and reboots back again.
So what am I left to do? I tried to reflash the newest ftf but it didn't have any effect.
I need some suggestions to further investigate, my plan to just flash a recovery make a factory reset does not working cause a can't flash a recovery
Best regards,
rotesmofa

Rotesmofa said:
Hello everybody,
I am stuck right now with a not completly booting ZL.
I have a German variant, Bootloader should be unlocked (I will further explain the "should" in that sentence).
What I have tried:
Update from 2.67 to 569 using flash tool and a Guide here in the forum with a ftf file for the ZL.
There was a recomendation to unlock and the relock the bootloader which I followed but after unlocking and the next reboot I am stuck.
The device boots up to the OS and a lot of the system framework is missing (all Apps only Settings are available) after 2 minutes the system crashes and reboots back again.
So what am I left to do? I tried to reflash the newest ftf but it didn't have any effect.
I need some suggestions to further investigate, my plan to just flash a recovery make a factory reset does not working cause a can't flash a recovery
Best regards,
rotesmofa
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flash the ftf with flashtool and check the wipe data option

bhavstech said:
flash the ftf with flashtool and check the wipe data option
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done that too
actually I stumbled uppon the Software repair function from Sony PC Companion. I don't like to use that tool since I don't know what caused my issue and how to resolve it, but I will give it a try and restart my update process.
and here I am stuck again since the tool does not allow to reflash "changed" devices
EDIT:
just to some things up. I used Flash Tool to unlock my bootloader again and then just installed the official Emma Tool. With that i did a reinstallation of the system and taddaa 569 is installed.
Small side note: if Emma asks for a account just read in the attached PDF from the exe and place the ini file into the correct install folder. When you have a unlocked Xperia it will appear inside the Tool and you can go on with recovering

[Q] Xperia play Gingerbread to Jellybean/Kitkat

Hi can anyone advise what the problem could be?
I have been trying to upgrade my Xperia play from Gingerbread to Jellybean and failed,
My handset is Bootloader unlock Status = No, although O2 unlocked the carrier so I could use any carrier.
So when I goto Sony bootloader unlock site the phone will not goto fastboot mode. Just says Waiting
When I open Fashtool I have successfully rooted the phone, but when I try to Flash the phone rather than go into Fastboot mode the just restarts.
I am using Windows 7 64bit.
Any help on getting this done is greatly appreciated
Grover

Umm I think only the simlock has been removed. But the bootloader is still locked and cannot be unlocked. and what button are you pressing to go into flashboot?

ryanperez said:
Umm I think only the simlock has been removed. But the bootloader is still locked and cannot be unlocked. and what button are you pressing to go into flashboot?
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I have used search button whilst plugining in USB.
Does that mean bootloader is locked, so impossible to unlock?
The sticker on the back of the phone is W46. Read somewhere that using Flashtool may damage the phone.
Thanks in advance
Grover

Grover2000 said:
Hi can anyone advise what the problem could be?
I have been trying to upgrade my Xperia play from Gingerbread to Jellybean and failed,
My handset is Bootloader unlock Status = No, although O2 unlocked the carrier so I could use any carrier.
So when I goto Sony bootloader unlock site the phone will not goto fastboot mode. Just says Waiting
When I open Fashtool I have successfully rooted the phone, but when I try to Flash the phone rather than go into Fastboot mode the just restarts.
I am using Windows 7 64bit.
Any help on getting this done is greatly appreciated
Grover
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SIM Unlocking the phone inst the same as Unlocking the Bootloader. If you Have Bootloader unlock Status = No you can still unlock your Bootloader via the Test Point method.
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version of it(insted of a boot.img file).
Look in my signature if you want any FTF kernel.

TheScriptKitty said:
SIM Unlocking the phone inst the same as Unlocking the Bootloader. If you Have Bootloader unlock Status = No you can still unlock your Bootloader via the Test Point method.
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version
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Please note this method only works for xplays made before a certain date. (can't remember exactly when but google will help)
Sent from my R800i using XDA Free mobile app

korrectmethod said:
Please note this method only works for xplays made before a certain date. (can't remember exactly when but google will help)
Sent from my R800i using XDA Free mobile app
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I have successfully done the test point via s1 tool method, but I'm not quite sure which version of JB to upload and how to my Xperia Play. Can someone give me a step by step guide on how to flash my phone?
Thanks in advance
Grover

Grover2000 said:
I have successfully done the test point via s1 tool method, but I'm not quite sure which version of JB to upload and how to my Xperia Play. Can someone give me a step by step guide on how to flash my phone?
Thanks in advance
Grover
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Just read the instructions for whatever kernel you are using, and same with the rom you want to install.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39047223
Sent from my R800i using XDA Free mobile app

As above, follow the guide above. Since you unlocked via the testpoint and there's no fastboot, you need to have your kernels in a .ftf file format.
Here's a thread with download links to ftf kernels: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739559
You will need to use flashtool to flash them. The JB ROM can then be flashed via recovery normally.
My Xperia PLAY was locked to O2 as well and testpoint unlocked, and these have been working fine for me so far... although for some reason my phone stopped working with ICS ROMs. GB and JB still works however.

Phone bricked.
I flashed the Lupus JB kernal and then entered recovery menu and deleted formatted and now it just a blank screen as if the phone is off yet plugging in the usb is recognised by computer yet flashtools and Sony companion can't repair or recognise.
Any ideas?
Grover

Exactly what did you delete/format under recovery? All I did was pick the factory reset option, then wiped cache and dalvik cache, and then flashed the ROM and worked fine for me. I'm using version 8 of the kernel however for the extra data space.
Here are the ftf files for the stock original Sony firmware, which you can use to restore your device if flashing goes wrong (.79 is the latest): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43935357&postcount=2

I formatted the file as you did and it came on with a blank lit screen so I flash the default file in firmware a on flash tools to get nothing but a blank dead screen
Any help is greatly appreciated
Grover

1) Download the .79 ftf firmware and place it in Flashtool's firmware folder.
2) Open up flashtool, and plug in the Xperia PLAY in flash mode (hold back button while plugging in USB). Flashtool should report the device is in flash mode.
3) Press the flash button (lightning symbol) and select the stock .79 firmware, then confirm to flash that.
4) Wait for it to finish flashing. Flashtool will then ask you to reboot the device.
5) Unplug the phone and hold the power button until it vibrates. Let go and it should boot back into the stock Xperia software.
It should now be back to stock, and you can attempt to try custom ROMs and kernels again.

Unfortunately this is where the problem lies. Flash tools doesn't recognise that the phone is there hence can't flash it with stock firmware.
It is In a dead state. Is there anyone who offers a service to Unbrick it and what tools are required?
I am not dettered by having bricked my phone, as this is all part of my learning, although I would appreciated a possible fix to Unbrick it.
Thanks in advance
Grover

Have you installed the drivers for the phone from the flashtool driver folder? Have a check here on how to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486

KiraYahiroz said:
Have you installed the drivers for the phone from the flashtool driver folder? Have a check here on how to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
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All the drivers where installed as per instruction. The phone is in a state of being off all the time no lights or anything.
The only thing that is heard is the usb sound on the computer when it is connected.
Flashtools Sony Companion doesn't see the phone at all.
grover

TheScriptKitty said:
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version of it(insted of a boot.img file).
Look in my signature if you want any FTF kernel.
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But my bootloader was unlocked Via testpoint and i have both fastboot mode and flash mode working fine, i install kernels via .img like everyone else and im a r800X cdma user.

xdarkmario said:
But my bootloader was unlocked Via testpoint and i have both fastboot mode and flash mode working fine, i install kernels via .img like everyone else and im a r800X cdma user.
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Yes, if you unlocked your Bootloader via the test point method for the R800x and the R800i you should have access to Fast Boot Mode. You only don't get access to Fast Boot Mode if you have "Bootloader unlock status: No"(and unlocked via the Test Point Method), witch is about 100% of R800a users.

As above. Sadly, all phones sold from O2 UK have bootloader unlock as no, so the normal way of unlocking won't work and only the tespoint method is avaliable... So no fastboot. Due to that, I buy my phones unlocked and unbranded now. Luckily thanks to the great developers on here we can still root and play around with custom ROMs.
What version of Windows are you using Grover? I'm not sure if it's related but I have problems with adb/fastboot drivers on Windows 8/8.1 with HTC devices. Everything works perfectly on 7 though.