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Xperia Arc S, big problem

Well here it is, my Xperia Arc S originally had a problem where the display kept turning itself on so i did some reading and apparently it might have been some software, so i tried doing a factory reset and that didn't work. So i tried flashing it on Flashtool but then i realised i couldn't because everytime i turned my phone off it would turn itself back on so i couldn't put it in boot mode. And now i can't even get past the Sony Ericsson logo when i boot up so i think of anything to do now because i can't flash it and turn it on. Please can someone help me.
Side note i did drop my phone in water a few weeks ago and there were problems with it booting but i thought it was resolved because they disappeared.

PenguinJr said:
Well here it is, my Xperia Arc S originally had a problem where the display kept turning itself on so i did some reading and apparently it might have been some software, so i tried doing a factory reset and that didn't work. So i tried flashing it on Flashtool but then i realised i couldn't because everytime i turned my phone off it would turn itself back on so i couldn't put it in boot mode. And now i can't even get past the Sony Ericsson logo when i boot up so i think of anything to do now because i can't flash it and turn it on. Please can someone help me.
Side note i did drop my phone in water a few weeks ago and there were problems with it booting but i thought it was resolved because they disappeared.
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Phone cannot turn on itself. Unless you have charging cable attached and it goes to charging mode.

Someguyfromhell said:
Phone cannot turn on itself. Unless you have charging cable attached and it goes to charging mode.
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UPDATE: I was able to flash 4.0.4 firmware onto the phone after repeatedly trying to get it into flash mode but the problem still remains, the display keeps turning on by itself and whenever i switch the phone off i hear a small vibration and it turns itself on (with no charger attached), i'm thinking there might be a problem with the power button but i'm not sure.

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Does the button act any other way than normal?

Someguyfromhell said:
Does the button act any other way than normal?
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You mean does it feel different? Like the clicking? It feels fine to me, plus when i'm using the phone the screen doesnt just turn off, its only when i put the phone to sleep it turns the display back on and then it turns off again and so on. It behaves as it should when i press it

I didnt drop it in water on purpose, i meant i dropped it and there were issues with it booting up, i left it in rice overnight and it was fine the next day

true true
PenguinJr said:
I didnt drop it in water on purpose, i meant i dropped it and there were issues with it booting up, i left it in rice overnight and it was fine the next day
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I now what you mean, I have same problem with mine. The screen flash like if it had unanswered phone calls its really anoying. My phone never had any accident until now as well. The gap betwen screen flashing can go from 30s up to a minute. Sometimes it stops and goes again. any sugestion?

bloody27 said:
I now what you mean, I have same problem with mine. The screen flash like if it had unanswered phone calls its really anoying. My phone never had any accident until now as well. The gap betwen screen flashing can go from 30s up to a minute. Sometimes it stops and goes again. any sugestion?
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In first case power button died from water probably (you fu**d it up by dropping it in water, rice wont help). Second is software problem try factory reset or flashing phone...

My Xperia Arc S doesn't want to turn on anymore

Hey
My phone stopped working.
A few weeks ago it suddenly didnt turn on anymore
The evening before i put it in charge coz it only had 6% left.
The next morning it didnt do anything
no led light, didnt turn on.
When i try to boot fastboot mode, the light doesnt turn on. when i put it in charger, the light doesnt turn on, my computer doesnt recognize it.
i tought lost case, its dead.
but this morning i tried to turn it on one time, it didnt work. i put it on my desk. i accidently wiped the phone off my desk, it turned on.
It showed Sony Ericsson logo, as im used to, the screen lights up very bright for a second, normaly the key lights and the led should turn on, that didnt happen.
then it went to a black screen, and turned off after a few seconds.
after that it didnt turn on anymore
Maybe the worst part: coz my father is going to buy an iPhone 5, he wants to give me his 4
is there anything i can do? I no longer have warranty.

Have you tried removing the battery, pressing power, then letting it charge for a couple of minutes, and then try to turn it on? Maybe it's really completely empty.

You had anything custom in there?
Did you use the original charger?
As I can understand, phone does not go into flashmode (while turned off, back button and connect USB cable) or fastboot mode (same thing but menu button)?

sdk16420 said:
Have you tried removing the battery, pressing power, then letting it charge for a couple of minutes, and then try to turn it on? Maybe it's really completely empty.
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Yes. And i put the fully charged battery off my friends arc s in.
No luck
Someguyfromhell said:
You had anything custom in there?
Did you use the original charger?
As I can understand, phone does not go into flashmode (while turned off, back button and connect USB cable) or fastboot mode (same thing but menu button)?
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It is unlocked and running x-gamer rom
It doesnt work in fastboot either flashmode
But its somehow a little working.
I got it booted up! But the screen changes in a snow-like fuzzy screen, makes a weird noice and turns off.
I think its fried, isnt it?
Sent from my sending thing..
Stupid Macbook Air can't fly

WTF it turned on and is working
But its not useable and turns off every 10 minutes :sly:
Sent from my severe damaged phone..
Motherboard severe damaged

Help
I had my arc s running on official ics. i rooted the mobile just 2 days back and i installed font installer and installed a custom font. but when i restored my original files it restored and asked for a reboot when i pressed yes the phone went black then turned on partially (sony screen>xpeia screen) then after that the phone restarts please help me with this issue im a new android user...

malith1995 said:
I had my arc s running on official ics. i rooted the mobile just 2 days back and i installed font installer and installed a custom font. but when i restored my original files it restored and asked for a reboot when i pressed yes the phone went black then turned on partially (sony screen>xpeia screen) then after that the phone restarts please help me with this issue im a new android user...
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Repair the firmware with PC Companion, or if you wish to take the advanced way - Flashtool.

[Q] Phone stuck in screensaver mode

Hi!
I brought my Xperia Play phone USED two years ago and I've never had any problems with it.
However, recently, the phone has started to freeze itself in "screensaver" mode (Where the screen goes black after 15 seconds and locks the phone), but the screen won't light up no matter which button I press. I've had to restart the phone every time this happens.
It's been behaving strange at start up as well, as it sometimes take 20 minutes just for it to turn on, while on other occasions, it won't turn on at all!
Is this problem caused by the battery, or is it the hardware?

Is it with stock firmware?

Vortelf said:
Is it with stock firmware?
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Yes.
I've never modded it or installed custom firmware/apps.

Have you tried factory resetting it?

Vortelf said:
Have you tried factory resetting it?
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Yes, but it didn't fix it. The problem still occurs.

tldr: Black screen, no display, everything works "under" (I can answer the phone etc). Not a flex cable problem because occurs randomly, regardless of the slider being open or closed. The problem also occurs during boot up, so rather not a software problem.
I think I have something similiar. Everything was fine until a few days ago the screen didn't want to unlock..or at least I thought it was that.
Basically the phone sometimes works OK but sometimes if I turn off (lock) the screen, it won't go back. To be precise, the phone works and if someone calls me I can pick it up moving the finger where the slider should be, it's just the display doesn't turn on. Same goes for booting, bootloader logo etc, so IMO it's not a software problem.
Strange thing is that it just randomly pops back, sometimes when I move the gamepad slider, sometimes when I put in a jack cable or if I hard reset the phone (remove battery). I've had problems with the flex cable in the past and this time I know that it's not it (no difference if I open/close the slider).
My guess would be some power supply or LCD driver IC issues, because the screen stops working almost everytime if I put the phone into the dock. Moreover, if the screen doesn't work, the orange charging LED is not working (green and blue are OK). The moment the screen starts working, the orange charging LED starts working too.
it's very strange but I'm used to electronics doing strange stuff. Just wondering if I should give a try disassembling the phone and trying to fix it or just buy a new one or something?
I might add that I have bought a new battery ~3 months ago, but it's been working fine to this point. I have tried if the same problem occurs with the old/original battery and it's the same.
well, any ideas?
edit: This video shows something very similiar (except the backlight): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4p0-kv1cxA

Same problem. And I guess this guy has it too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-play/help/problem-flex-cable-brightness-t2803991
Any help?

[Q] C6502 - Won't turn on...Red Notification Light when plugged..

Hi, i can't seem to find someone with a xperia ZL with the same problem.. All i can see in the web are for xz.
When i was using my phone, (80% battery), i took some pictures then it suddenly turned off. Now, i tried turning it on but nothing happens, no led blink no nothing.
I tried charging it and voila, the red notification light of death appeared. Mind you that I am using a newly installed OEM Sony Battery (used already for a month) on my phone as the previous one also died.
I was searching and all they say is that charge the phone then reset it.. tried that also, charged it all day then tried resetting, still no action.
Tried SUS, can't connect to phone, tried flashtool, also same thing.
Please help!

troy0926 said:
Hi, i can't seem to find someone with a xperia ZL with the same problem.. All i can see in the web are for xz.
When i was using my phone, (80% battery), i took some pictures then it suddenly turned off. Now, i tried turning it on but nothing happens, no led blink no nothing.
I tried charging it and voila, the red notification light of death appeared. Mind you that I am using a newly installed OEM Sony Battery (used already for a month) on my phone as the previous one also died.
I was searching and all they say is that charge the phone then reset it.. tried that also, charged it all day then tried resetting, still no action.
Tried SUS, can't connect to phone, tried flashtool, also same thing.
Please help!
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Hi
Its looking like hardware problem. If your phone is under warranty, please contact Xperia customer service and get your phone replaced
good luck

Open the sim door. You will see there a small yellow OFF button. Long press it and at the same time hold Power+Volume Up. The phone will vibrate 3 times.
So the combo is: OFF button+Power+Volume UP.

same problem

Battery prob, it happen to me twice and need battery replacement
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Free mobile app

troy0926 said:
Hi, i can't seem to find someone with a xperia ZL with the same problem.. All i can see in the web are for xz.
When i was using my phone, (80% battery), i took some pictures then it suddenly turned off. Now, i tried turning it on but nothing happens, no led blink no nothing.
I tried charging it and voila, the red notification light of death appeared. Mind you that I am using a newly installed OEM Sony Battery (used already for a month) on my phone as the previous one also died.
I was searching and all they say is that charge the phone then reset it.. tried that also, charged it all day then tried resetting, still no action.
Tried SUS, can't connect to phone, tried flashtool, also same thing.
Please help!
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I think if u never touch system like root or costum mod / kernel its Hardware problem the battery is died / Ic Power
But if you get root or flash another kernel without support the firmware maybe its Hard brick . Only shown RED LED when you plugged in charger. the solution is Need 30 minutes to charger it and you get the Green LED , so you can Flash Manually again using flashtool and STOCK FTF .283 [4.4.4]

Black Screen

When I was using this phone the screen suddenly turned black. No powering off or anything, the phone was nearly fully charged anyway. Nothing seems to be working anymore. I tried turning it back on but it's completely unresponsive. It won't even charge anymore. I was wondering if there was any solutions to this and if other people where having this problem or did my phone just brick itself

Are you able to get to the bootloader? by pressing volume + and power at the same time. It may be worth trying to flash stock also. I am no expert its just what I would try.

MrPureskill said:
When I was using this phone the screen suddenly turned black. No powering off or anything, the phone was nearly fully charged anyway. Nothing seems to be working anymore. I tried turning it back on but it's completely unresponsive. It won't even charge anymore. I was wondering if there was any solutions to this and if other people where having this problem or did my phone just brick itself
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try using spflash all format + download flash stock rom

MrPureskill said:
When I was using this phone the screen suddenly turned black. No powering off or anything, the phone was nearly fully charged anyway. Nothing seems to be working anymore. I tried turning it back on but it's completely unresponsive. It won't even charge anymore. I was wondering if there was any solutions to this and if other people where having this problem or did my phone just brick itself
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look here and flash stock rom again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p8000/help/how-to-guideline-install-mtk-drivers-t3334698

Hello there. I have the same problem, phone suddenly stopped to show anything on the screen, it is comleptely black. Tried to reflash few original roms, without a succsess. Replacing lcd did also not solved the problem. Did anyone find a solution?
Thanx

Did you try to format + reflash using spflash? Check out my video walk thru.
https://youtu.be/rzKll-HG6rQ
Sent from my p8000 using Tapatalk

Of course I did. But at no avail. Today, I found out, that the new screen is partially working. I can see very dark picture, it means, I have no back light. Tried to set it up from engineers mode, but no luck.
So the new screen is on, but without back light, and the phone heats pretty much in the top area.

storm525 said:
Of course I did. But at no avail. Today, I found out, that the new svreen is partialy working. I can see very dark picture, it means, I have no backlight. Tried to set it up from engineers mide, but no luck.
So the new screen is on, but without bacjlight, ans the phone heats pretty much in the top area.
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If so. Try to pull down the statusbar and swipe a bit under the statusbar line, in the top of the screen from left to right, with some luck you will tap the brightness switcher
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I can connect to the phone through Vysor, and when I change the brightness level there, there is no change at all. The Phone does not react to any settings change at all.
Tried eragon rom, but still no change....

storm525 said:
Hello there. I have the same problem, phone suddenly stopped to show anything on the screen, it is comleptely black. Tried to reflash few original roms, without a succsess. Replacing lcd did also not solved the problem. Did anyone find a solution?
Thanx
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Better hope you still have your garantie, because theres legit no way to restore it. You just have to send it back for it to get fixed. This happened to me once and yesterday twice. sadly I am to dissapointed from this. I am never buying an Elephone again ! PS bro it isnt worth sending this hell of a **** peace back. It costs and the blackscreen thing is gonna happen again in 6-8 months. SO go out there and buy yourself a real phone not this bull****. I have to do the same rn.

P8000 unrespnosive Fix
MrPureskill said:
When I was using this phone the screen suddenly turned black. No powering off or anything, the phone was nearly fully charged anyway. Nothing seems to be working anymore. I tried turning it back on but it's completely unresponsive. It won't even charge anymore. I was wondering if there was any solutions to this and if other people where having this problem or did my phone just brick itself
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Just happened to me with my 3 year old phone. Left overnight with enough charge. Pressed the side button and nothing - held it down to restart and then complete blank.
Repalced the battery about 1 month ago with one from AliExpress for £5.
So using the kit provided with the battery or a watchmakers screwdriver - undo the 12 tiny screws and remove the white surround and then the inner back with the phone's number on it. Next disconnect the battery socket but be careful as it is tiny - use a torch and magnifier if vision not good. Remove the sim card. Wait 10 minutes - did this with the blue light flashing - it stopped finally on disconnection.
Put it all back together and hey presto fully working phone