[Q] Help: My arc phone dead after firmware update - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi
After updating the firmware of my ARC, the phone is dead, and I noticed a green led blinks when I connect the phone to pc or charger.
can some one help on this pls
note: I am new user and dont have any prior experience of all this stuff

kevin4you said:
Hi
After updating the firmware of my ARC, the phone is dead, and I noticed a green led blinks when I connect the phone to pc or charger.
can some one help on this pls
note: I am new user and dont have any prior experience of all this stuff
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Get wotan server or flashtool and reflash.
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Yes Wotan is also my recommendation it is easy and straight forward
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Xperia Play does not boot with battery and only boots with USB or Charger cable !

Hello Everyone
It's a very simple problem but no one has ever found a solution for it ..
I have R800i Xperia Play . I have stock official gingerbread rom flashed via Flashtool successifuly . When I turn on my phone it just get stuck at the initial boot screen ( the sony ericsson text ) for hours and hours . When I plug the phone to the charger or usb cable and then turn it on it boots normally and everything works just fine as long as its still connected to a USB or Charger but whenever I disconnect the cable the phone turns off immediately !!
Can any one please help me with this ?!
ennajmy said:
hello everyone
it's a very simple problem but no one has ever found a solution for it ..
I have r800i xperia play . I have stock official gingerbread rom flashed via flashtool successifuly . When i turn on my phone it just get stuck at the initial boot screen ( the sony ericsson text ) for hours and hours . When i plug the phone to the charger or usb cable and then turn it on it boots normally and everything works just fine as long as its still connected to a usb or charger but whenever i disconnect the cable the phone turns off immediately !!
Can any one please help me with this ?!
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please help !
I think the best solution is to seek help on any sony mobile center near at your place.
Have you tried reflashing again?
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popeye007 said:
I think the best solution is to seek help on any sony mobile center near at your place.
Have you tried reflashing again?
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There is no sony mobile help center in my country ... I'm from Libya BTW.
I tried everything . flashtool , SUS, Different FTFs , and many more...
Um, could be your battery? As it seems that your phone needs the extra power to burst into life?

[Q][Resolved] Xperia Arc (SO-01C): Bricked after failed update

Hi Guys, I have an Xperia Arc (SO-01C) which was Bricked after a failed update... i know this has probably been asked a couple thousand times here before, but here me out, pls:
1. I found a few (3 or 4) threads in XDA that were about similar/same issue with Xperia Arcs
2. I followed the steps (Some using flashtool and some using the Sony Update Service)
3. Both methods successfully flash the device (or at-least the software says it has)
4. Here's the problem:
After Flashing a sony firmware (Stock) it still will not boot
When pressing the power button the Green LED flashes (at a rate of 1 per second appoximately)
When i plug in the USB cable, it does not charge either (Instead it lights up the GREEN LED, which i think is flashmode)
So any help would be great if you guys have seen this behavior before...
[UPDATE]
Also, i think the Firware on the phone may have been modified cause it is DOCOMO branded, but there is no sim lock, so i think it may have been unlocked by previous owner...
Cheers
Re: [Q] Xperia Arc (SO-01C): Bricked after failed update
Had the same issue after a unsuccessfull kerler flash with flashtool.
I relocked, repaired with pccompanion, but it still didnt boot. Just a green led for a moment flashed.
After a half hour it started automaticly by itself. Guess i was lucky.
How much battery did you have before starting flashing?
Post by NASA Computer from the 1960s
Re: [Q] Xperia Arc (SO-01C): Bricked after failed update
Thanks for the reply, im pretty sure it had atleast 60% or more
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TheHaso said:
Had the same issue after a unsuccessfull kerler flash with flashtool.
I relocked, repaired with pccompanion, but it still didnt boot. Just a green led for a moment flashed.
After a half hour it started automaticly by itself. Guess i was lucky.
How much battery did you have before starting flashing?
Post by NASA Computer from the 1960s
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Well, it's been hours now since i flashed the device, and still no boot, i still get the green led flash when i press the power button
Any other suggestions?
Re: [Q] Xperia Arc (SO-01C): Bricked after failed update
So. I decided to take it to a phone shop and see if they could repair it. I will post back if anything comes of it...
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Re: [Q] Xperia Arc (SO-01C): Bricked after failed update
Warranty out? For the shop...
Re: [Q] Xperia Arc (SO-01C): Bricked after failed update
No warranty cause it's a docomo branded phone and has been sim unlocked...
Well as promised! Here is my update:
I got Ginger Bread running back on it. They at the shop had SETools and unlocked the bootloader and from there it was smooth sailing.
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Good!
mxaddict said:
Hi Guys, I have an Xperia Arc (SO-01C) which was Bricked after a failed update... i know this has probably been asked a couple thousand times here before, but here me out, pls:
1. I found a few (3 or 4) threads in XDA that were about similar/same issue with Xperia Arcs
2. I followed the steps (Some using flashtool and some using the Sony Update Service)
3. Both methods successfully flash the device (or at-least the software says it has)
4. Here's the problem:
After Flashing a sony firmware (Stock) it still will not boot
When pressing the power button the Green LED flashes (at a rate of 1 per second appoximately)
When i plug in the USB cable, it does not charge either (Instead it lights up the GREEN LED, which i think is flashmode)
So any help would be great if you guys have seen this behavior before...
[UPDATE]
Also, i think the Firware on the phone may have been modified cause it is DOCOMO branded, but there is no sim lock, so i think it may have been unlocked by previous owner...
Cheers
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I've experienced the same problem
the solution is
use pcc then select the repair until the process is complete
and then restart your hh
Thanks for the reply, by the way... what is PCC? Just asking since it might happen again, i wanna know how to get around it.
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Xperia Arc SO-01C
mxaddict said:
Hi Guys, I have an Xperia Arc (SO-01C) which was Bricked after a failed update... i know this has probably been asked a couple thousand times here before, but here me out, pls:
1. I found a few (3 or 4) threads in XDA that were about similar/same issue with Xperia Arcs
2. I followed the steps (Some using flashtool and some using the Sony Update Service)
3. Both methods successfully flash the device (or at-least the software says it has)
4. Here's the problem:
After Flashing a sony firmware (Stock) it still will not boot
When pressing the power button the Green LED flashes (at a rate of 1 per second appoximately)
When i plug in the USB cable, it does not charge either (Instead it lights up the GREEN LED, which i think is flashmode)
So any help would be great if you guys have seen this behavior before...
[UPDATE]
Also, i think the Firware on the phone may have been modified cause it is DOCOMO branded, but there is no sim lock, so i think it may have been unlocked by previous owner...
Cheers
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just follow this instructions @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095656
but you should download docomo firmware 4.0.1.C.1.31 @ http://www.filecrop.com/search.php?...1&engine_h=1&engine_e=1&engine_m=1&engine_4=1
flash it with flashtool 0.6.9.1, dont use latest flashtool because it cannot read the ftf file.
This guide resolves my bricked NTT docomo xperia SO-02c, also updated to andorid 4.0.3..
hope this resolves your bricked xperia.
Download the latest version of the flash tool.
The green light blinks coz there maybe no charge in your phone.
After flashing dont turn on the phone connect it to the charger.
If the sony logo appears then there is nothing wrong with your phone.
If it doesn't appear visit the sony mobile service center.
Hope it helped.
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Help my arc is dead!

Hi, i need help.....my arc is dead.
In my arc i had installed Xperia ultimate 3.0.2 with kernel vengeance 1.3.2.
Now my arc no signs of life and flashtool does not recognize it ..... I do not know what to do.
help me: Pianto:
mapazzutu said:
Hi, i need help.....my arc is dead.
In my arc i had installed Xperia ultimate 3.0.2 with kernel vengeance 1.3.2.
Now my arc no signs of life and flashtool does not recognize it ..... I do not know what to do.
help me: Pianto:
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What do you mind is bootloop???
Well, tell us, what did you do exactly. And be more precise over your phone - what happens if you turn it on, what does it do? Any lights, anything on screen, vibrations?
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Someguyfromhell said:
Well, tell us, what did you do exactly. And be more precise over your phone - what happens if you turn it on, what does it do? Any lights, anything on screen, vibrations?
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Ok, (bootloader is unlock) one day my arc turn off, now nothing vibrations, nothing lights, don't charge, nothing all is dead, flashtool dont see the phone.
mapazzutu said:
Ok, (bootloader is unlock) one day my arc turn off, now nothing vibrations, nothing lights, don't charge, nothing all is dead, flashtool dont see the phone.
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do you try flashing on flashtool. in my case if myphone dead i try flashing ftf from falshtool and work.
trying this.
1. select ftf stock rom
2. try flashing ur phone
hope your phone back on live :good: or give more detail like screenshoot and cronologies for some more help in this forum...
I can't flash my phone because flashtool don't see my arc
mapazzutu said:
Hi, i need help.....my arc is dead.
In my arc i had installed Xperia ultimate 3.0.2 with kernel vengeance 1.3.2.
Now my arc no signs of life and flashtool does not recognize it ..... I do not know what to do.
help me: Pianto:
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wow, how could it be
never have that kind of problem so far after flashing roms and kernels
maybe you could try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322827
although I dont have any idea how it works
thks i read your post but for me is very difficulty.....i'm italian and my english is very bad
mapazzutu said:
thks i read your post but for me is very difficulty.....i'm italian and my english is very bad
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find a friend who can understand english .than try this link, if i was on your place i use google translate or what ever it takes to fix my phone. so here you go use google translate to understand this post and try fixing your problem.
i know its hard but try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322827
mapazzutu said:
Ok, (bootloader is unlock) one day my arc turn off, now nothing vibrations, nothing lights, don't charge, nothing all is dead, flashtool dont see the phone.
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Were you using your phone when this occurred?
I've got a similar problem yesterday
the solution was to boot the phone in 'fastboot' mode (keep pressing menu button then insert the usb cable), the indication light should glow in blue
then using fastboot.exe you can flash a new kernel (i used lupos kernel)
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no i didn't using my arc
makhkobek said:
I've got a similar problem yesterday
the solution was to boot the phone in 'fastboot' mode (keep pressing menu button then insert the usb cable), the indication light should glow in blue
then using fastboot.exe you can flash a new kernel (i used lupos kernel)
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i'm sorry but flashtool don't see my arc, so i can't flash a new kernel
mapazzutu said:
i'm sorry but flashtool don't see my arc, so i can't flash a new kernel
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Also not in fastboot mode?
I know this will sound kind of stupid but have you tried charging your phone in case the battery is flat.
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[Q] xperia s dead, plz help

my xperia s(lt26i) is dead, no led notification, i had installed cm 10 unofficial, i was not getting service, so i installed v20 baseband from recovery, after tat it dint boot, i tried all the combinations to enter into fastboot mode to flash, but dint work, plzzzzz some one help me, phone does not respond to anything, even if kept for charge,,
Try the debrick package within this forum. Don't have much else to offer I'm afraid.
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aftab712 said:
my xperia s(lt26i) is dead, no led notification, i had installed cm 10 unofficial, i was not getting service, so i installed v20 baseband from recovery, after tat it dint boot, i tried all the combinations to enter into fastboot mode to flash, but dint work, plzzzzz some one help me, phone does not respond to anything, even if kept for charge,,
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Plug the phone in the wall charger. The phone battery will die then start to charge again. mine took about 2 full days before it showed red led. It all depends on how full ur battery was when it soft bricked tho..
Xperia LT28at running BlackZax'7 JB. 211
IceyYou2 said:
Try the debrick package within this forum. Don't have much else to offer I'm afraid.
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i TRIED TO UNBRICK, NO USE
derrickdroid said:
plug the phone in the wall charger. The phone battery will die then start to charge again. Mine took about 2 full days before it showed red led. It all depends on how full ur battery was when it soft bricked tho..
Xperia lt28at running blackzax'7 jb. 211
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i have connected to wall charger, lets see what happens, but had removed the battery once, n inserted again, still same, if i connect charger without battery, red blinking light appears
derrickdroid said:
plug the phone in the wall charger. The phone battery will die then start to charge again. Mine took about 2 full days before it showed red led. It all depends on how full ur battery was when it soft bricked tho..
Xperia lt28at running blackzax'7 jb. 211
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its charging now, red light, what i have to do now to flash
aftab712 said:
its charging now, red light, what i have to do now to flash
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I'd flash stock firmware now... You don't have to do something special. After that your phone should be working again.
Pryx said:
I'd flash stock firmware now... You don't have to do something special. After that your phone should be working again.
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phone does not go to fastboot mode, in flastool it shows
04/018/2013 23:18:24 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
04/018/2013 23:18:24 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
aftab712 said:
phone does not go to fastboot mode, in flastool it shows
04/018/2013 23:18:24 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
04/018/2013 23:18:24 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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Try to repair your phone with SUS
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avik6123 said:
Try to repair your phone with SUS
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it does not detect my phone, (SUS),,, and also i have unlocked my bootloader
aftab712 said:
phone does not go to fastboot mode, in flastool it shows
04/018/2013 23:18:24 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
04/018/2013 23:18:24 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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You should go to flashmode, not to fastboot. It's volume down i think. BTW did blue led appear when you tried fastboot?
aftab712 said:
its charging now, red light, what i have to do now to flash
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Plug it into computer while holding volume up. A green light should appear. You are then ready to flash the ftf file.
Xperia LT28at running BlackZax'7 JB. 211
derrickdroid said:
Plug it into computer while holding volume up. A green light should appear. You are then ready to flash the ftf file.
Xperia LT28at running BlackZax'7 JB. 211
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Ghosh ull confuse him.Volume down button z for flashmode with green led.Try flashing stock ftf in flashmode.If flashtool z showing device connected then there's definitely hope
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we have same problem please help. i already removed the battery and charge to xternal charger but still cnt detect from sus pc companion and flashtool.
RISHI RAJ said:
Ghosh ull confuse him.Volume down button z for flashmode with green led.Try flashing stock ftf in flashmode.If flashtool z showing device connected then there's definitely hope
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Sorry im an ion user here. Its volume up for us.
Xperia LT28at running BlackZax'7 JB. 211
derrickdroid said:
Sorry im an ion user here. Its volume up for us.
Xperia LT28at running BlackZax'7 JB. 211
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vollume down or up, both are not working ,led is red or no light,i m really tensed abt phone, its my friends phone, i have bricked it...i have no money to buy him now,
derrickdroid said:
Sorry im an ion user here. Its volume up for us.
Xperia LT28at running BlackZax'7 JB. 211
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Volume up is for fastboot (blue led), volume down for flashmode (green led) I'm ion user too...
aftab712 said:
vollume down or up, both are not working ,led is red or no light,i m really tensed abt phone, its my friends phone, i have bricked it...i have no money to buy him now,
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Are you pressing it BEFORE you connect it ? You've got to press it before you connect it and keep pressing it until you connect it and green led appear. Because if you press it after you connected it, nothing will happen, phone will be just charging
vollume down or up, both are not working ,led is red or no light,i m really tensed abt phone, its my friends phone, i have bricked it...i have no money to buy him now,
Aftab bhai click on ''flashmode'' donot connect the phone via cable.... Press up button.. Keep pressing it and then connect the data cable to ur pc and see if it's showing some light or not. If volume up doesn't work then try volume down .I hope it surely will work
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abhinav.mhjn said:
Aftab bhai click on ''flashmode'' donot connect the phone via cable.... Press up button.. Keep pressing it and then connect the data cable to ur pc and see if it's showing some light or not. If volume up doesn't work then try volume down .I hope it surely will work
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dint work bro

my xperia arc s cant open

i have done big mistake during upgrde my xperia arc s by using update tools...during updte batery level around 30%. so it sundelly died...now my phone won’t open...screan become dark...can’t charging....compter can’t detect anymore...i have no ideas to do...can anybody help me...hoping
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mohdnaim92 said:
i have done big mistake during upgrde my xperia arc s by using update tools...during updte batery level around 30%. so it sundelly died...now my phone won’t open...screan become dark...can’t charging....compter can’t detect anymore...i have no ideas to do...can anybody help me...hoping
:crying:
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Repair your phone using PC Companion. Just follow the instructions from the program and your phone should be fully functional in a couple of minutes.
same problem here
my xperia arc s turns on until the sony logo and then stays there forever.
It doesn't seem to charge either when i put it on charge as the red light is off .
How to connect with companion since it doesn't do anything ?
panayiotis1984 said:
my xperia arc s turns on until the sony logo and then stays there forever.
It doesn't seem to charge either when i put it on charge as the red light is off .
How to connect with companion since it doesn't do anything ?
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Visit the support zone, use the specific tool for when phone does not boot up. Just look around, you will find it. It will not require you to turn on your phone.
Thanks
Got it ...
Used Flashtool and i am back to stock firmware
THANK YOU very much indeed
popthosegaskets said:
Repair your phone using PC Companion. Just follow the instructions from the program and your phone should be fully functional in a couple of minutes.
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To use pc companion your phone has to boot up and it's impossible to update or fix phone that doesn't boot up via PC Companion you can only fix it with flashtool or SEUS,SEUS can fix the phone when it's turned off it's just like flashtool.
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pren22 said:
To use pc companion your phone has to boot up and it's impossible to update or fix phone that doesn't boot up via PC Companion you can only fix it with flashtool or SEUS,SEUS can fix the phone when it's turned off it's just like flashtool.
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Wrong.
PC Companion has the solution for when phone does not boot up, SEUS does not have it.

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