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Hi all.
On Saturday night my Arc (debranded Rogers, locked BL, rooted with zergrush, running 2.3.4 on firmware .42) was running just fine. We were out at a friend's place and I was calling up photos, doing Web searches, no problem. Then yesterday when I turned the beast on it went into in a bootloop - SE logo, blank screen, SE logo, blank screen ...
I managed to boot into CWM to be able to turn it off, but that was as far as I got (and after a wasted afternoon trying to reflash I can't even get to CWM now).
PCC/SEUS are no help at all - after going through the 'Repair phone' process PCC says there's 'no software available for your phone yet'. I've tried reflashing generic f/ware with both Wotanserver and Flashtool 0.6.8.0; with Flashtool I get the same "Final data verification failed" error as reported recently here with an X10 after 99% complete. And this message from the bottom of the log makes me suspicious Flashtool wants me to change mode, which is just a little tricky when I can't start the phone:
INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
Current status is the phone boots to the SE logo, then displays an image of an exclamation mark over a phone - one of the least informative images I've seen, unless it represents a tombstone, which seems very possible! - then dies again.
I've looked at a couple of other XDA threads about bricks; the most promising-sounding one was talking about unlocked bootloaders, though, so I didn't try to flash the file they were talking about.
I might feel slightly better if I'd done something - anything! - like an OTA update or whatever to cause this, but all I did was turn the thing off for the night, as I always do.
Please, somebody: help!!
Thanks, in great anticipation.
Didcha tr y reflashing rom or kernel? Also factory reset might help.
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Thanks, ArmorD.
Just ROM - I can't do anything with the kernel with a locked bootloader, can I?
I'd try a factory reset if I could get into CWM, but I can't. I tried the reset method from here, but the phone still just goes to the SE logo, then the 'tombstone'.
Open to pretty much anything at this stage!
Well, what you can do is i think re-flash it with Update service, it might work than.
Here is the link to update service since you wont find it in SE website.
http://www.mediafire.com/?mkk2w0os8ak1dzf
:S Nvm. You already have tried update service. didn't saw it when i read it first..
Bro, just reflash the system
I have just ended up with a boot loop on my arc.. I reflashed and it worked well!
-cheers
untouchable123 said:
... I reflashed and it worked well! ...
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So did I, and it didn't! But thanks anyway.
Further news: trying to eliminate possible causes, I've had the SD card checked (by inserting it in another device). It's quite readable. I didn't really think this problem would have anything to do with the card, but it seemed worth trying.
Well, idk. Sorry bro! Try to flash stock firmware with flashtool! And it might work! Also bricked=phone is not turning on at all! Like u press the power button and nothing is happening. Cheer up man u finally gonna fix it. ;-)
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i have encounter tha triangle with ! inside and a phone beside it, it happens when i tried flashing my phone using wotanserver,i want to root my phone and tried to downgrade to .42 taiwan ftf,but the file in wotanserver is maybe damage and did not finish flashing,then i got that "tombstone" icon.
what i did was flash it with uk tft .42,and it restored my arc s,after that i flash it again with .62 taiwan ftf since i live in taiwan, i dont know if this will work on your phone. or maybe you already tried doing it. i just want to share what i happen to encounter. hope you fix your phone.
Untouchable: thanks - I wish I shared your faith!
asderth8000: thanks also. I tried a different firmware version tonight (US generic; previously World; also tried Australian) but same result - Wotan dies with 'ERROR: File write failed' while writing userdata.s08. It feels like that's close to the end of the process, which suggests Wotan and Flashtool are both getting hung up at the same place. Screenshot of Wotan error atatched - hope it gives somebody some ideas.
I appreciate your help, people. Keep them thoughts coming!
lol bro stop using Wotan use Flashtool!!!!!!! lol my faith is beyond the limit. I have bricked & ubricked my cell a couple of times;-)
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I got that same error using .42 Taiwan ftf, maybe try UK, it works fine with me although I don't live in UK.
I remember mine was on userdata.07 when an error occured,I thought at first that it was my connection then I tried doing it again and it failed, then I tried the UK version and it goes well. Save your apn settings too.
Anicane said:
Well, what you can do is i think re-flash it with Update service, it might work than.
Here is the link to update service since you wont find it in SE website.
http://www.mediafire.com/?mkk2w0os8ak1dzf
:S Nvm. You already have tried update service. didn't saw it when i read it first..
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Update service is available again for some time!
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
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This package has saved me before, even for things it isn't meant for. Worth trying, won't do any more damage I think.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14774499&postcount=1
It's BAAAACK!
First, and most importantly: I have a phone again.
The eventual answer was this thread, suggested by sdk16420. I hadn't tried it before because it was talking about unlocked bootloaders, but I fired it up this morning and ... guess what? I've spent most of the day restoring things, but I'm pretty much there - even rooted again (lost that along the way). The phone says there's an OTA update for .62 ready, but that failed and PCC doesn't believe it exists. Ah well, there's always something ...
Secondly: huge thanks to the XDA community for your support and suggestions. You guys are OK!
Loosely said:
First, and most importantly: I have a phone again.
The eventual answer was this thread, suggested by sdk16420. I hadn't tried it before because it was talking about unlocked bootloaders, but I fired it up this morning and ... guess what? I've spent most of the day restoring things, but I'm pretty much there - even rooted again (lost that along the way). The phone says there's an OTA update for .62 ready, but that failed and PCC doesn't believe it exists. Ah well, there's always something ...
Secondly: huge thanks to the XDA community for your support and suggestions. You guys are OK!
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No prob bro;-) ask anything u want and we will try to help;-)
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PLEASE HELP - Potentially bricked LT18i
slightly different similar problem:
LT18i, 2.3.4 build .62.. or it was!
Wares used: SE Bootloader Lock/Unlocker, Flashtool
Flashtool really should come with a lot more documentation and user guide: I'm a software person, but C++ is my confortable realm!
Managed to flash CWM on there and got it stuck in a bootloop of CWM (trying to install RootXperia.zip): tried many other images, the best I can get is a Sony Ericsson Logo looping.. I guess my SD card is okay.
Can't find an up to date, stock, 2.3.4 build .62 to repair my phone..
Help! A Walkthrough of my problem helps me rinse my degree and this equates to thanks and donations, I am a desperate man right now!
Please hassle me for info, help me help you help me!!
My Arc is Crying too!
PS that r800i ROM didn't work for me!
WHAT I NEED FROM YOU LOVELY PEOPLES:
-A link to the stock ROM or LT18i .62
-noobproof couple of steps to explain flashtool 0.6.8.0
-noobproof steps of how to flash the stock ROM/Kernel back in place
Hope you can help me.. my first flash went entirely squiffy!
Thanks in advance!
Omg plz ignore my noob self, except massive props to doomlord.
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Hi guys,
Fistly I want to congratulate for the awesome forum.
Well I am a noob and I do have a problem.
I've recently upgraded my Arc S with the official ICS (Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1598072 ) using flashtool 0.7.0.0 and now I sometimes get an invalid SIM card message or SIM card no installed with the reboot option. I've also noticed that this only happens (or maybe it's just my impression) after installing an antivirus. (Happened with AVG pro - cracked and Lookout). Strangely I've compared my phone with a friends one and we do have everything the same (baseband, etc...) and It doesn't do that on his phone.
EDIT: It's not the antivirus. I've uninstalled and it's still happening.
Can you please help me?
Thanks in advance.
I''ve also (by mistake) open another post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604015
Can you please help me?
Thanks in advance.
Not even one reply? Please guys help!
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I'm also having this problem with my Xperia Ray. Also after upgrading to the official ICS. Anyone with a solution?
Your best bet would be to do a repair through pcc at this point. I dont have that issue myself.
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I have the same problem with my Neo V, I tried repairing through the PC suite but, the problem still exists and its really annoying...!!
Some please help...
Try the SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) to repair your firmware.
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I tried repairing using SEUS too but, still have the same bug. Somebody please help.
Well people I had to change SIM card because (and after talking to quite a few "experts" either from here and Sony Blogs) I came to the conclusion that if you flash the new ICS with the SIM card on the phone it might "burn" your sim card on ICS firmware only as I tried downgrading to GB and it worked fine. My advice is to try to get a new SIM (if you can keep you number great!) and you should be ok. Since I've changed my SIM card I haven't had a problem yet.
I wish I could help you with a "do this" or "do that" solution but at the moment there is none as I've searched and couldn't find it!
Good luck with the new ICSthatismoretroublethangood!
Cleaning sim card contacts might help.
I had this lots of in my previous Nokia phones.
Muurahainen said:
Cleaning sim card contacts might help.
I had this lots of in my previous Nokia phones.
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SE and nokia are a hell lot different
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I'm probably not the only person to experience these problems on the R800x, and I couldn't find any other threads pertaining to a fix for my specific problem. I went to Verizon and Sony, and got frustrated very fast with them not even remotely having a clue on how to help.
My first issue is after rooting my phone and unlocking the bootloader, I flashed an ICS 4.0.1 ROM to my phone, it works great!
Problem is, I didn't realize the difference between the R800i and R800x. So now my phone lost its Radio image/Baseband Version, making my not have any servies (1x/2g/3g or bars) It's Wi-Fi only right now.
I read into flashing Radio images back to the phone so it can access the services, but I can't find one specifically for my phone. Any help there?
My second, and biggest issue with the phone is it's just not taking a charge. I've been flip flopping batteries with my other R800x to keep this one going. I tried a few things to fix that, but they just don't work and I'm tired of going in threads and reading crap and trying things that don't work.
Basically, I want my phone back to working order again, while keeping the ICS firmware.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
THINGS I HAVE TRIED TO FIX IT
-Flashing back to original firmware
-Adding a new charger file into .bin on phone itself
-Factory reset
-2.3.3 and 2.3.4 flashed firmwares
oVSwaziVo said:
I'm probably not the only person to experience these problems on the R800x, and I couldn't find any other threads pertaining to a fix for my specific problem. I went to Verizon and Sony, and got frustrated very fast with them not even remotely having a clue on how to help.
My first issue is after rooting my phone and unlocking the bootloader, I flashed an ICS 4.0.1 ROM to my phone, it works great!
Problem is, I didn't realize the difference between the R800i and R800x. So now my phone lost its Radio image/Baseband Version, making my not have any servies (1x/2g/3g or bars) It's Wi-Fi only right now.
I read into flashing Radio images back to the phone so it can access the services, but I can't find one specifically for my phone. Any help there?
My second, and biggest issue with the phone is it's just not taking a charge. I've been flip flopping batteries with my other R800x to keep this one going. I tried a few things to fix that, but they just don't work and I'm tired of going in threads and reading crap and trying things that don't work.
Basically, I want my phone back to working order again, while keeping the ICS firmware.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
THINGS I HAVE TRIED TO FIX IT
-Flashing back to original firmware
-Adding a new charger file into .bin on phone itself
-Factory reset
-2.3.3 and 2.3.4 flashed firmwares
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You can't have radio working because the rom was meant for GSM xperia plays. If you want ICS I sugget purchasing a GSM xperia play. Otherwise stick with stock to have everything working.
chery2k said:
You can't have radio working because the rom was meant for GSM xperia plays. If you want ICS I sugget purchasing a GSM xperia play. Otherwise stick with stock to have everything working.
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how is that true??
cm9 works for the r800x and the r800i
OP did you use flashtool for any of the flashing?
chevyowner said:
how is that true??
cm9 works for the r800x and the r800i
OP did you use flashtool for any of the flashing?
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I used a flashtool, yes. I assume that was bad? It was the only way I could find for the R800x.
That's not where it messed up and lost my baseband and radio signals. When I got the kernel, then flashed an ICS ROM to the phone, that's where it removed my radio signals.
chery2k said:
You can't have radio working because the rom was meant for GSM xperia plays. If you want ICS I sugget purchasing a GSM xperia play. Otherwise stick with stock to have everything working.
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If you'd read what I put, none of that worked. I know radio isn't meant to work on a GSM ROM, buying a whole new phone was a silly suggestion of you.
first try flashing a zeusc(r800x) rom, because when you have a zeus(r800i) rom installed the radio won't work the way your are explaning.
Can you link me to it? I really don't feel like getting the wrong file yet again.
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here
I can't flash it from my bootloader...
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oVSwaziVo said:
I'm probably not the only person to experience these problems on the R800x, and I couldn't find any other threads pertaining to a fix for my specific problem. I went to Verizon and Sony, and got frustrated very fast with them not even remotely having a clue on how to help.
My first issue is after rooting my phone and unlocking the bootloader, I flashed an ICS 4.0.1 ROM to my phone, it works great!
Problem is, I didn't realize the difference between the R800i and R800x. So now my phone lost its Radio image/Baseband Version, making my not have any servies (1x/2g/3g or bars) It's Wi-Fi only right now.
I read into flashing Radio images back to the phone so it can access the services, but I can't find one specifically for my phone. Any help there?
My second, and biggest issue with the phone is it's just not taking a charge. I've been flip flopping batteries with my other R800x to keep this one going. I tried a few things to fix that, but they just don't work and I'm tired of going in threads and reading crap and trying things that don't work.
Basically, I want my phone back to working order again, while keeping the ICS firmware.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
THINGS I HAVE TRIED TO FIX IT
-Flashing back to original firmware
-Adding a new charger file into .bin on phone itself
-Factory reset
-2.3.3 and 2.3.4 flashed firmwares
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Just want to clarify have you tried flashing the 2.3.3 Verizon R800x FTF? When you mention 2.3.3/2.3.4 flashed firmwares I am guessing you mean that? If you have flashed successfully and still having issues then I dont know off hand why it wouldnt work just FTFing (lol) back.
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I can't flash it from my bootloader...
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that is because it is flashed from recovery
if you don't have recovery flash the boot.img in the zip using fastboot, then powerup the phone and press vol- during bootup when the notifaction light is on
Did you try flashing markypythons ICS converter? If you did, then flash R800x's baseband.
Yes I've flashed the FTF files. No luck doing so. DubleJay I have it, yet I haven't flashed it yet. The problem I have is not able to find the baseband to flash for this phone in specific.
No one's figured anything about my charging issue yet?
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Have you tried flashing the basebands of the 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 ftf files.... But what happened when you flashed the 2.3.3 ftf file?
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Baseband version was within the FTF file but didn't show up on the phone. :/ its so frustrating.
I'm honestly more curious about my charging issue right now. I'm tired of flip flopping batteries.
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So it doesn't register that its connected even if you connect it to PC...To charge
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A computer will recognize it, but it won't take a charge.
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& when you changed the chmod file in the system did you set the proper permissions...777
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No clue how to.
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In your root file manager go to system/bin look for a file named chargemon... Long press that file... Go to properties.... Make sure its 755... Should look like this -rwxr-xr-x-
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I don't understand what is wrong. First of all I don't seem to understand actually what model I brought?! I am damn sure i brought a Xperia SL. But there is no specific forum for SL in XDA. When i browsed around, i found out The Xperia S has model number as LT26 and has two models LT26i and LT26a, and mine is LT26i ! But in settings it shows MODEL Number as LT26ii (double i ??? )
So can someone tell me what Sony product I have actually brought?
then, when i connect to PC Companion, it says a new update available - 6.1.A.2.55 [Mine is 6.1.A.2.45].
And when I do all the process as stated by it says
"UNABLE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR PHONE SOFTWARE. PLEASE CHECK YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION AND TRY AGAIN"
Even though my internet connection is perfectly working.
Then I tried to update using SEUS.. I followed all steps .. Switch off phone, wait 30 secs, hold back button and connect usb, after everything it displays "THE PRODUCT COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED".. what the hell ?!
I have attached images of both the errors in the attachments. Please help me out.
LT26ii is an SL
Its effectively the same software etc as an S just yours runs @ 1.7ghz
Not sure why pc companion etc won't work. We use flashtool on here. But you'd have to see if they're are ftf files available for the firmware update you want
Sent from my Android 4.2.1 Xperia S
Have you ever unlocked your bootloadet, rooted or flashed your phone with Flashtool?
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Ben36 said:
LT26ii is an SL
Its effectively the same software etc as an S just yours runs @ 1.7ghz
Not sure why pc companion etc won't work. We use flashtool on here. But you'd have to see if they're are ftf files available for the firmware update you want
Sent from my Android 4.2.1 Xperia S
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Thanks for the info man! Its good to know something for starters! Could you help me with that info ? ( if they're are ftf files available for the firmware update I want ), that would be amazing!
Ambroos said:
Have you ever unlocked your bootloader, rooted or flashed your phone with Flashtool?
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Nopes. Its good as new.:good:
Ftf files we use for Flashtool (firmware flasher for Sony Devices) if u r unable to update via Pcc or Update Service u should use it. And your problem about internet connection error is common for updating sony. Its from sony server to reduce overload you can try again after day or two it will start work. Had the same problem wen I was updating to 4.0.4 from GB.
Stock firmware search here
http://mps.treck.hu/index.php?dir=Sony+Xperia+SL+(LT26ii)/
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Hi everyone, I have a big problem.
Some days ago, I buy a Refurbished Xperia Acro S (LT26w) in a chinesse page. The phone is almost new and working, in fact, I use a few hours in calls and mobile data. The rom included (4.1.2) was a little rare, with full asian apps, and not google account for add. So, I flash the phone with flashtool and stock roms from this page (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2076625) , then begin my nightmare, The baseband from the phone is missing and just say unknown, the same for the IMEI, unknown. I test all the stock roms (nordic, honk-kong), and diferents versions (ICS, JB) and always the same result.
Any idea? My phone is dead?
It happened to me too. :crying: did you find a solution?
Hi.
I'm having the same issue here.
I've started contacts with the seller and if a solution is found I'll post it here
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Flash your stock ftf through flashtool
thanks me if I helped u
Done that already. All works fine except mobile capabilities.
Baseband version on phone settings unknown.
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Finally, I found a solution. Those are steps
1: I read this post ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694705 ) and make that, but, with one exception, I don't select the item Exclude baseband. After a few minutes, I have a Acro S with a Acro HD asian firmware with mobile capabilities.
2. Flash again but this time, with a Xperia Acro S nordic .ftf , and very important, SELECT the Exclude Baseband item.
3. Enjoy the phone
not work for mee
I had the same problem with my refurbished lt26w i bought from aliexpress.
It all started with it not working with other then edge. No 3g.
So i flashed it to latest nordic. And it said "Insert sim" and baseband was unknown.
After many attempts i finally got it working again.
I flashed this .ftf with flashtool so-03d_6.0.a.5.12_docomo.ftf
And it started to work again, after it i flashed nordic ftf and choosed exclude baseband.
Now i am back where i started, phone works. But no 3g
Anyone have any idea?