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[Q] Damaged my Xperia Play ...Please help me out...!!

I had recently flashed my phone with a custom rom (I do that all the time, when a new rom comes up, for testing) But because battery drain issues with custom roms, i decided to go back to the stock firmware, so i flashed my rom with the ver 4.0.1.A.0.283_(1247-6212). When i connected my phone to my wifi network it showed, a new update that was available i.e 4.0.1.A.0.42 ver. so i downloaded it via wifi and when it started installing the update, my phone suddenly switched off. And nw it wont turn on...I tried flashing it again, the flashing process successfully completes but still the phone wont switch on. When i press the power button it just vibrates for short time and a green light (flashing light) flashes on and off. The fone wont enter into fastboot mode. when i plug it to the usb the green light glow even if i dont press the back button.... what do i do...
any help would be appreciated ...thank you in advance.

Did you unlock the bootloader? You cannot update OTA with it.
Sent from my R800x using XDA

yes the bootloader is unlocked..

i wonder if your phone can be resurrected by Alejandrissimo

That's what happens when you don't follow instructions.. There are many, many warnings all over these forums about OTA causing problems with an unlocked bootloader.
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away

Did u try to fix the problem with Flashtool (flashing a stock rom on ur phone)

Yeah...I'ld be really carefull the next time....Can be repaired or i'll have to find a SE service center.. ??

Yeah ....flashing completes ... but it doesn't start, Does the same thing ....when i press the power button it just vibrates...

Try to flash a new kernel on it with a guided Tutoril...u will find one here or try to boot the RecoveryPLAY.img with fastboot too

I cant enter the fastboot mode....if i press the search button and plug the usb nothing happens for sometime and the fone enters the flash mode. so i guess that i'll have to recover the boot ...i guess its corrupted...

now i have the ultimate solution...relock the bootloader again, then flash a stock rom on it...it will work fine again!!
Link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134334
A stock rom u can find here!

Nope doesnt work ..

For some minutes i ****ed up my old device...i tested it...it works!

Hey i fixed it...
For any future reference if a ur phone dies refer this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
Use this tool to fix your bricked(dead) Xperia Play
http://www.multiupload.nl/Q103V01CV1
Thanks for all the reply...
thread Closed ...

Works!
Thank you! My phone is up and running again

[Q] Unable to Boot Wildfire S

i tried to install an update of ROM on my wildfire S..
during the setup it said there is connectivity problem.
the phone went off at that time.. after that it never went live again in any mode..
neither volume down + power worked.
i am very much beginner to android or htc. please help me with a full tutorial or
guide how to fix this.
here is the link to ROM update that i was trying to install
dl3.htc.com/application/sync/htc_sync_3.01.573.2_us_cellular.exe
plz...

and one more thing. its orage lite on front screen starts flashing when i plug in the charger/data cable. i check the battery voltage, they're 4.02v, so i guess the battery is full charged. if i remove the battery and the reinstall it.. the orange lite doesn't blink unless i put the charger again.
i've gone through other threads that seems to have same problem but i could not understand much of the terms used in those.. so plz i need a detailed help

Can you feel 3/5/7 vibrates when holding power button?

What did you try to do actually?
It's a phone sync software and not a ROM update which you have mentioned.
It seems that there might be problem with your battery. Check it first.

droid000 said:
Can you feel 3/5/7 vibrates when holding power button?
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there is no vibration or any response when i press power buttons or volume down + power button.

Senthamil said:
What did you try to do actually?
It's a phone sync software and not a ROM update which you have mentioned.
It seems that there might be problem with your battery. Check it first.
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here is the screenshot... i don't know it seems like a rom update which i tried to install..
a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/574971_3934468114092_288541232_n.jpg
u said it could be a battery problem... the battery was working fine a minute ago.. how could it suddenly got rotten.
the forum doesn't allow me to post link.. so plz copy paste the above url to see the image

Did you root phone earlier? or
Is your phone's Bootloader unlocked?

If your bootloader is unlocked and your device rooted, install CWM Recovery via ADB, then download your ROM as a ZIP and install using CWM.
If you're not unlocked/rooted, do that first, again via ADB.

jsthorpe said:
If your bootloader is unlocked and your device rooted, install CWM Recovery via ADB, then download your ROM as a ZIP and install using CWM.
If you're not unlocked/rooted, do that first, again via ADB.
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the phone won't boot so he can't do either
Sent from my HTC_A510c using Tapatalk

kagevazquez said:
the phone won't boot so he can't do either
Sent from my HTC_A510c using Tapatalk
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i guess the phone it is now useless because another guys says that
"Its bricked if you cant boot to hboot with vol-d + pwr. Srry only way is to send to htc"
so i guess that's the end of it

today i pressed both vol + and down and pressed power button.. the phone gave 7 vibrations and its LED turned on.
what does that mean? is there way to fix it somehow?

Stuck in safe mode please help!

Please help my Xperia Play (R800i) is stuck in safe mode! I already did a phone reset as well as a factory reset but still it shows SAFE MODE! PLease help me T___T :crying:

Did some google search, saw someone said that reboot phone and press down vol+ key. Try and see?
Sent from my awesome Xperia Play with DoomKernel

it didn't work...
jeff7424 said:
Did some google search, saw someone said that reboot phone and press down vol+ key. Try and see?
Sent from my awesome Xperia Play with DoomKernel
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I tried what you said but it didn't work. :crying:
ALSO, the menu button at the front is not working for some reason, but the menu button on the game pad works fine.

mimacheda said:
I tried what you said but it didn't work. :crying:
ALSO, the menu button at the front is not working for some reason, but the menu button on the game pad works fine.
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Someone faced this also. Can you try this? Turn off phone, unplug battery for 2 minutes, place battery and boot.
Sent from my awesome Xperia Play with DoomKernel

jeff7424 said:
Did some google search, saw someone said that reboot phone and press down vol+ key. Try and see?
Sent from my awesome Xperia Play with DoomKernel
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jeff7424 said:
Someone faced this also. Can you try this? Turn off phone, unplug battery for 2 minutes, place battery and boot.
Sent from my awesome Xperia Play with DoomKernel
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Hi! Yup, I tried that one too it still comes up the same.

mimacheda said:
Hi! Yup, I tried that one too it still comes up the same.
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1st try to remover last apps u installed.. nd reboot phone if not work for u than u need to flash rom with pc

st_383 said:
1st try to remover last apps u installed.. nd reboot phone if not work for u than u need to flash rom with pc
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I already did a factory reset but it still comes up in safe mode + the menu button at the front is not working. I'm trying the software update(repair) through PC companion now, but it's taking forever to finish.
Its been a couple of hours now and the pc companion phone software update is still not done processing. I don't have anything in my phone how come its taking so long? please help me.

I think I know the reason why
I think I found out what's causing my phone to be stuck in safemode. I did everything even the software update in pc companion but it's still stuck on safemode. I think I know why. my front menu button I think is stuck that's why no matter how much I reboot its still on safe mode because its like I'm still pressing it. does anyone know how to clean the back? Please tell me 'cause I don't know how...

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I think I found out what's causing my phone to be stuck in safemode. I did everything even the software update in pc companion but it's still stuck on safemode. I think I know why. my front menu button I think is stuck that's why no matter how much I reboot its still on safe mode because its like I'm still pressing it. does anyone know how to clean the back? Please tell me 'cause I don't know how...
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if u have bootloader unlock than flash with flashtool.. its 100% work..
in my xplay same prob.. wen i flash all ok now

st_383 said:
if u have bootloader unlock than flash with flashtool.. its 100% work..
in my xplay same prob.. wen i flash all ok now
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no need to unlock bl for flasing via flashtool

Contact Cleaner
I fixed it a few weeks ago, figured all I needed was a contact cleaner, there was dust causing the front menu button to be stuck, that's why the phone thinks I want to go on safe mode because the menu button is being pressed. >_<
I wanted to post this so that if ever this happens to you don't freak out immediately and check if its clean before you restore factory settings or whatever.

[Q] my arc don't run

I pick up a call yesterday, then my phone flashback the screen and now can't start.
just a bright on the screen when i put it on.
and now what i can do?
i try to flash but can acesso do debugging mode to flash it.
please help my in sony they say can do nothing cause e mode the software, but i didn't root (cause i can do) , or unlock the bootloader .
it's there something to hard reset, format, the software and i put in a new one?

1. Have you tried remove the battery for 30 sec and put back again and try to switch on mobile.
2. Use sony ericcson update service to repair the phone. (Google)
3. Download generic global ftf file (download from forum) and flash thru the flash tool.
Try these options and let me know if these don't work. we are here to help you.
Hit "Thanks" if anyone helped you. :good:
Xperia Arc LT15i
Rooted/Bootloader Unlocked
Running JellyBean - FXP138/CM10

Thanks :good:
But...
1. Have you tried remove the battery for 30 sec and put back again and try to switch on mobile.
No work .
2. Use sony ericcson update service to repair the phone. (Google)
i'm downloading now the update service . i will try and then put some news.
3. Download generic global ftf file (download from forum) and flash thru the flash tool.
I see a post on forum and download the .62 firmware and didn´t work , i go download the .42 and try again flash it .

ok the
update service didn´t work too .
the only this is flash with the .42 firmware and pray .
one thing strange, it make sounds about batery level and stuff, cold it be the screen broken? or.. something like that?

DEAD for life, nothing i can't do more, i just google all day long and night, do this and that and nothing restores to life my arc
anyone can help me more?

fmvcosta said:
DEAD for life, nothing i can't do more, i just google all day long and night, do this and that and nothing restores to life my arc
anyone can help me more?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598191

fmvcosta said:
I pick up a call yesterday, then my phone flashback the screen and now can't start.
just a bright on the screen when i put it on.
and now what i can do?
i try to flash but can acesso do debugging mode to flash it.
please help my in sony they say can do nothing cause e mode the software, but i didn't root (cause i can do) , or unlock the bootloader .
it's there something to hard reset, format, the software and i put in a new one?
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So, you did not root or unlock the bootloader? Then sony MUST repair your phone.

fmvcosta said:
I pick up a call yesterday, then my phone flashback the screen and now can't start.
just a bright on the screen when i put it on.
and now what i can do?
i try to flash but can acesso do debugging mode to flash it.
please help my in sony they say can do nothing cause e mode the software, but i didn't root (cause i can do) , or unlock the bootloader .
it's there something to hard reset, format, the software and i put in a new one?
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Dont even try to fix it. Just go to the shop where you got it and tell them the problem. Thats why you got waranty.
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium

Few questions Regarding ZL modding/Flashing

Hi,my first post at xperia !!!
I am new at the Xperia modding but old from Galaxy s-1,2,3 etc.
I have these Queries to make things clear:
My phone came with 10.1.A.1.434
I un locked my bootlader and rooted with recovery exactly fine from the forums guides.
My question is If I flash the new updated rom, my root will be removed for sure, and also the bootloader will be re locked?
And If that happens, how can I root my phone again since there is no official CWM updated yet?
waiting for your reply guys

angry_machine said:
Hi,my first post at xperia !!!
I am new at the Xperia modding but old from Galaxy s-1,2,3 etc.
I have these Queries to make things clear:
My phone came with 10.1.A.1.434
I un locked my bootlader and rooted with recovery exactly fine from the forums guides.
My question is If I flash the new updated rom, my root will be removed for sure, and also the bootloader will be re locked?
And If that happens, how can I root my phone again since there is no official CWM updated yet?
waiting for your reply guys
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Can't really say for sure about the bootloader since I haven't unlocked mine, but the root will be removed if you flash a new updated firmware through Flashtools (happened to me when I updated the original .434 with the .423 - with a full wipe - and when I flashed the brazilian .423 over the middle eastern/asian .423 without the full wipe).
My guess is that the bootloader with be re-locked when you flash the ftf with Flashtools, but you can unlock it again with Flashtools itself.
First, you'll need to use DoomLord's easy root tool (v15 worked for me with the .423 firmware, so my guess is that v17 should work as well). Then you can flash the dual TWRP/CWM and unlock the bootloader again.
Best regards.

Tiu Fiu said:
Can't really say for sure about the bootloader since I haven't unlocked mine, but the root will be removed if you flash a new updated firmware through Flashtools (happened to me when I updated the original .434 with the .423 - with a full wipe - and when I flashed the brazilian .423 over the middle eastern/asian .423 without the full wipe).
My guess is that the bootloader with be re-locked when you flash the ftf with Flashtools, but you can unlock it again with Flashtools itself.
First, you'll need to use DoomLord's easy root tool (v15 worked for me with the .423 firmware, so my guess is that v17 should work as well). Then you can flash the dual TWRP/CWM and unlock the bootloader again.
Best regards.
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in this case do I just press the Flashtools unlock button or use the CMD ?
Also you are talking about this for Twrp right? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2225231

angry_machine said:
in this case do I just press the Flashtools unlock button or use the CMD ?
Also you are talking about this for Twrp right? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2225231
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Actually, I was talking about this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288118
Includes both TWRP & CWM. And I guess you can unlock the bootloader using the Flashtools button on 4.2.2 stock firmware, but I'm not 100% sure (again, I've opted to stick with my locked bootloader for now)

Tiu Fiu said:
Actually, I was talking about this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288118
Includes both TWRP & CWM. And I guess you can unlock the bootloader using the Flashtools button on 4.2.2 stock firmware, but I'm not 100% sure (again, I've opted to stick with my locked bootloader for now)
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Just one more question before I try, for this I keep on pressing repeating the volume up button just like cwm to enter the boot?

angry_machine said:
Just one more question before I try, for this I keep on pressing repeating the volume up button just like cwm to enter the boot?
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When booting, after the initial Sony logo, when the notification led shows up in green you have 3 choices:
- press and hold the volume up button until the notification light turns purple to access CWM recovery;
- press and hold the volume down button until the notification light turns purple to access TWRP recovery; or
- don't press anything to boot normally (should be 3 or so seconds until the notification led turns off).
And that's it...

Tiu Fiu said:
When booting, after the initial Sony logo, when the notification led shows up in green you have 3 choices:
- press and hold the volume up button until the notification light turns purple to access CWM recovery;
- press and hold the volume down button until the notification light turns purple to access TWRP recovery; or
- don't press anything to boot normally (should be 3 or so seconds until the notification led turns off).
And that's it...
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Done everything right. Good thing is my Bootloader has not relocked, Time to go some custom roms I guess.
THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR RESPONSES. loving my way back after such a long time since the early p1i.