so i have rooted xperia arc. noticed that there were new update (4.0.2.A.0.42). so i resetted to default settings cause otherwise it wouldnt let me install that update, then after about 5 mins of updating arc shutdown and now it wont turn on.. so i ask what should i do?
was your arc bootloader unlocked when you did this?
When your BL is locked, just flash it via SEUS.
yes, bootloader was unlocked.
thank you for quick replys
There is a fix in the sticky's
For future only people who unlocked with setool can update via FOTA, SEUS and PC Companion.
Unless you relock your bootloader
Jinx13 said:
There is a fix in the sticky's
For future only people who unlocked with setool can update via FOTA, SEUS and PC Companion.
Unless you relock your bootloader
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that was usefull! thanks, only problem now is that it wont connect to pc cause pc cant install "s1boot download".
You follow the link in the tutorial closely? Needed drivers are in the flashtool directory
found them but dont really know which one i need or where to put..
edit: now that flash started but it tells me to turn debugging and uknown sources on... but how cause i cant turn that even on
edit2: after reading almost full sticky thread tried that xperia play firmware which someone said it worked, now when i try to turn it on green led blinks.. is my phone piece of junk now?
so anyone know what should i do? it wont turn on, green led blinks when i press power button, phone vibrates when i press menu button (to start fastboot).
In Android Developement of Arc is a sticky with a fix for FOTA bricked phones, just do that
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If you are still stuck I can repair it contact me via PM as i'm not allowed to discuss it on the forum
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hi guys
i was trying to root my xperia arc by the given procedure in one of XDA threats. I unlock the bootloader and root it using a flashtool but when i tried to restart the phone again it stuck on SE logo screen. I tried everything and the worst part is when i try to flash it or even lock the bootloader again it says that debugging must be switched on. HOW DO I SUPPOSED TO TURN ON THE DEBUGGING WITHOUT SWITCHING ON THE PHONE?
please help me on this, thanks alot
You were supposed to turn it on before rooting. Now all you can do is reflash, turn the phone on, turn debugging on and allow non-market sources then root. Try wiping all data while flashing and see if it works.
I forgot to turn it on and i cant turn on debugging cos my phone doesn't start.It stuck on SE logo screen.Hurry guys help me.
BTW i contacted the Sony Ericsson and they said send them the phone and they will have a look. What you guys say about that, should i send it or not?
just download sony ericsson update service and follow the steps to flash ur stock firmware again.. since your bootloader is locked as u said it should work for u...
just google it download it..good luck
hit thanx if diz helps for u
showstopper1 said:
just download sony ericsson update service and follow the steps to flash ur stock firmware again.. since your bootloader is locked as u said it should work for u...
just google it download it..good luck
hit thanx if diz helps for u
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sony ericsson update service is no longer available.
Btw my bootloader is unlocked.
flash the stock firmware using flashtool.....
Thanks for your help guys .Phone is working fine now.some of the drivers was missing thats all
dude how did u make it work same prob with my phone.. plz help..?
I've lost one day searching for ways to unlock the bootloader and until now none of them worked!
Can anybody please help me unlocking bootloader, I have a X8 too and I remember it was so easy to unlock, isn't there a simple way to unlock Play's bootloader too?
omnius is giving a 4-day promotion meaning free bootloader unlocking of all se phones.
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omnius is giving a 4-day promotion meaning free bootloader unlocking of all se phones.
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I tried that way but I got stuck at the testpoint thing, I couldn't do any of that!
i am also stuck on the test point thing. Anybody out there that can help?
u cant unlock bootloader using Sony Instructions?
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u cant unlock bootloader using Sony Instructions?
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No I couldn't.
In the step when I connect the phone to computer and it's suppose to select drivers, nothing appears
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No I couldn't.
In the step when I connect the phone to computer and it's suppose to select drivers, nothing appears
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Yes, nothing appeared for me
What you do is -
After connecting the Testpoint/whatever your using, you should press start, control panel, then device manager, here will open all your pc devices, there will be a tab called other devices opened with a device called 'S1BOOT' or random letters, i cant recall exactly, anyway right click & select update driver software, here you will select manually & browse to your Omnious Driver folder & it should install, then start Omnious & follow the instructions to successfully unlock your bootloader
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if u want try official sony instruction again u can use this drivers: http://www.mediafire.com/?1jqvtofgc13figr. Try install them like AwaisKhan said and it should works (this is how i did)
Thank you all, I'll try soon when I have some time
I had the same problems as both of you, this was the best thing that helped me figure it out.
taken from cetus90:
So Now. turn off phone take battery out wait 5 secs put it back in
2nd. hold back button and connect it to the pc while running the omnius *have it search for phone*
3rd. You will hear the sound that it didn't connect
4th. go to device mananger on your computer and youll see something that says S1 boot something something.
5th. right click and have it update drivers, point it to where the omnius drivers folder is
that should get it the right drivers hopefully.
if someone that knows better could correct me plz if its wrong.
Thanks to Blagus on gsmsecure forum for this
If the testpoint pin is not accessible when the battery is inserted (Play, Mini):
* Turn off the phone, remove battery. Do not return battery.
* Take something conductive. For example, tweezers are very good.
* Locate the testpoint - start unlock in Omnius and use the picture as reference. When you see the picture, abort unlock.
* Plug in the USB cable, while battery is removed.
* Use metal cover on SIM card slot as ground. Connect testpoint pin and ground, press power button, disconnect testpoint.
* Insert battery, and then disconnect USB cable.
* Start unlock again and plug in the USB cable, unlock will start
Eventually you might hear that sound again, just make sure you look at device manager and update/install drivers again.
This is the third time I am saying it in a different thread, use Pdanet for drivers. Install the latest version from their website and your driver problem is solved.
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little question about unlocking bootloader. i got r800i. is it possible to rever bootloader unlock procedures as i want to get the official ICS stock by SE once it comes out?
try this file. it helped me when i bricked my phone and than i need to unlock bootloader again so i think it works. inside archive is ftf file which should be flashed using flashtool
Successfully unlocked my bootloader this afternoon on my Verizon r800x. :good:
After rebooting, I stupidly accepted the OTA update, apparently didn't pay attention to the warnings from the Sony website. :silly:
Now I've got a nice brick.
My phone won't boot.
I can't get back into fastboot by holding the search button.
I CAN get into flashtool, but reflashing the stock FTF doesn't seem to help the situation
Any suggestions?
try unlocking again/downloading fastboot drivers? Sorry if this doesn't help, I don't know too much.
I appreciate the suggestion, but like I said, can't get in to fastboot mode on the phone itself. Don't get the blue LED. Wouldn't think that would have anything to do with drivers; Windows doesn't even acknowledge a device being plugged in while I hold the search button, but as soon as I let go, I get the GREEN LED and I can use flashtool.
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I appreciate the suggestion, but like I said, can't get in to fastboot mode on the phone itself. Don't get the blue LED. Wouldn't think that would have anything to do with drivers; Windows doesn't even acknowledge a device being plugged in while I hold the search button, but as soon as I let go, I get the GREEN LED and I can use flashtool.
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It doesnt matter if the xperia play drivers are installed on your pc. If the blue light doesnt turn on when your powering your R800x your fastboot is disabled. That means your bootloader is still locked.
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It doesnt matter if the xperia play drivers are installed on your pc. If the blue light should flash when your powering your R800x your fastboot is disabled. That means your bootloader is still locked.
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I appreciate the suggestions, really, I do, but I think you're kinda missing my point here. Whether the bootloader remains locked or not is not the issue at the moment.
The official sony instructions I followed when I unlocked it had me put the device into fastboot mode. It worked great. But now, specifically, step 12 no longer works.
ALSO, my phone won't boot, which is the actual problem I'm having at the moment.
So, my phone won't boot, AND my phone can't connect to fastboot in order to flash a new kernel or whatever else I might need to do to unbrick my phone. The ONLY thing that works right now is flashtool. Flashing the stock Verizon FTF with flashtool did not remedy the situation.
Does anyone know how I can get my phone back up and running?
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I appreciate the suggestions, really, I do, but I think you're kinda missing my point here. Whether the bootloader remains locked or not is not the issue at the moment.
The official sony instructions I followed when I unlocked it had me put the device into fastboot mode. It worked great. But now, specifically, step 12 no longer works.
ALSO, my phone won't boot, which is the actual problem I'm having at the moment.
So, my phone won't boot, AND my phone can't connect to fastboot in order to flash a new kernel or whatever else I might need to do to unbrick my phone. The ONLY thing that works right now is flashtool. Flashing the stock Verizon FTF with flashtool did not remedy the situation.
Does anyone know how I can get my phone back up and running?
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It is not possible to relock your bootloader in most cases, but this may be worth trying. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134334 There is a link to an ftf file you can possibly flash to relock the bootloader then reflash back to stock.
If that fails, chances are you have a damaged bootloader and/or TA (trim area) due to the failed update. This link may help you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019
Here is another link as well by wedgess, I think he uses the same method as in the link above. They will both most likely log into your computer using team viewer to resolve your suspected TA/bootloader issue. Read the entire thread, but wedgess's post is #27 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957328&page=3 . Good Luck...
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It is not possible to relock your bootloader in most cases, but this may be worth trying. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134334 There is a link to an ftf file you can possibly flash to relock the bootloader then reflash back to stock.
If that fails, chances are you have a damaged bootloader and/or TA (trim area) due to the failed update. This link may help you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019
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Your wrong using ftf will not relock your bootloader.
thebrownshow said:
Successfully unlocked my bootloader this afternoon on my Verizon r800x. :good:
After rebooting, I stupidly accepted the OTA update, apparently didn't pay attention to the warnings from the Sony website. :silly:
Now I've got a nice brick.
My phone won't boot.
I can't get back into fastboot by holding the search button.
I CAN get into flashtool, but reflashing the stock FTF doesn't seem to help the situation
Any suggestions?
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Did you back up your trim area? Because you have damaged it and will need a repair contact allejandrissimo about a bootloader and trim area repair... you can contact him at http://unlock-bootloader.com/
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Have you tried flashing a different ftf? I have the R800at, and I couldn't unlock my bootloader until I flashed a generic R800a ftf. I reflashed to the AT&T R800at after the bootloader was unlocked - no problems. Think you could flash an R800i ftf just to get back to a bootable state and then flash the Verizon R800x ftf?
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Your wrong using ftf will not relock your bootloader.
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Yeah, I posted it more for reference than a solution...hoping it may let him know why flashtool can't fix the problem. The problem is most certainly the TA which is why I posted the other links.
Fixed.
I flashed "Xperia 2011 Range_FreeXperial_ALL.ftf" upon the suggestion of alejandrissimo. Rebooted, and in fastboot as I type this.
Thanks to everyone for their input, but the real thanks go to alejandrissimo for the solution.
thebrownshow said:
Fixed.
I flashed "Xperia 2011 Range_FreeXperial_ALL.ftf" upon the suggestion of alejandrissimo. Rebooted, and in fastboot as I type this.
Thanks to everyone for their input, but the real thanks go to alejandrissimo for the solution.
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What exactly is the firmware like? What does it look like?
hey, i tried to update my sisters sony ericsson Arc to official Ics, after it was done downloading, i rebooted into, update screen, or whatever u wanna call it, but then sudenly, the phone shut off, and now it wont turn on, any ideas ?
thanks
i cant seem to fix it through sony pc companion either, is this due to i got an unlocked bootloader?
is your bootloader unlocked? NEVER accept any OTA updates with an unlocked bootloader, use flashtool!
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FettleifIsMyUserName said:
i cant seem to fix it through sony pc companion either, is this due to i got an unlocked bootloader?
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Try to use this its for unlocked bootloaders http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/ works on arc
As tangosierra_ said do not accept over the air updates if your bootloader is unlocked if the above not work contact here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252038 :good:
thanks for answers, managed this on my own, i used a ftf file that relocked the bootloader so i could fix it through sony pc companion
Hello to all.
After relock my bootloader my Xperia M don't turn on. Conected to PC the red led flashes but nothing appens. When i turn it on it vibrate but it don't power on.
What can i do te get my xperia M back to life?
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frodoring said:
Hello to all.
After relock my bootloader my Xperia M don't turn on. Conected to PC the red led flashes but nothing appens. When i turn it on it vibrate but it don't power on.
What can i do te get my xperia M back to life?
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That happened to me also some time ago. I guess you probably locked the bootloader with a custom kernel. And if you had done it, try this
1) Unlock bootloader once again via fastboot it will work.
frodoring said:
Hello to all.
After relock my bootloader my Xperia M don't turn on. Conected to PC the red led flashes but nothing appens. When i turn it on it vibrate but it don't power on.
What can i do te get my xperia M back to life?
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Yesterday i was have the same problem when relocked bootloader
- Now you need to update firmware via Update service on PC or flash official firmware via Flashtool and it will be with locked bootloader.
Thank you to all. I solve the problem flashing new OFW ftf 4.3 Update 15.4.A.0.23.
Now my bootloader is loked again and i lost ROOT access. But my Xperia M is now mor workable than ever
Can i flash 4.3 firmware on unlocked bl ?
Is it safe or
I have to relock it ?
And how (by flashtool will work)?
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