Hello,
I have a big problem with my Xperia ARC.
After a downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.3.2 for rooting purposes and after installing and running GingerBreak v1.2 the device the device suddenly showed 0% battery and went dead.
When I try to charge the device the red led appears, it shows that it's charging but it never turns to green(left it on the charger for 12 hours).
So, no matter what kind of software I try to flash with flashtool it still doesn't work.
Tried the battery at a GSM service and it's ok, aprox 95% still available, also the battery is fully charged.
But when the device boots it only takes for a second and then it shuts down from lack of power(the software shows 0%) although the battery is charged.
Any ideas regarding this issues?
I'm running out of ideas...
Best regards,
Robert
Pull the batt for few seconds and put it in again. It will fix. There is already guide about this issue on other thread.
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gunawan-1 said:
Pull the batt for few seconds and put it in again. It will fix. There is already guide about this issue on other thread.
GN Multimedia - Xperia Arc
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no luck with that... imagine that I've removed the battery a few dozen times.
If pc companion recognises it via usb then start from scratch, may be a corrupt download.
sinkster
Off topic:
But how did you get 2.3.4 yet?
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Flo95 said:
Off topic:
But how did you get 2.3.4 yet?
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probably taken from arc s?
but +1
sinkster said:
If pc companion recognises it via usb then start from scratch, may be a corrupt download.
sinkster
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It does recognize the device, both PC Companion and SEUS.
Butt... they report that "Your phone is up to date".
So I'm left with flashtool and numerous of .ftf files already tried, like :
Lt15i_3.0.1.A.0.145_o2.ftf
LT15i_3.0.A.2.181_HongKong.ftf
LT15i_4.0.A.2.368_Nordic (Telia).ftf
No luck with that either.
Tried with "arc_lt15i_modded.img" but it's designed for an ARC with an unlocked bootloader, mine is not, and keeps looping on reboot.
Can someone help me with a .img file from their ARC in order to use fastboot - one for an locked bootloader?
Best regards,
Robert
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Regarding the 2.3.4 question :
The phone, it's a test demo unit.
When I received it had 2.1 installed.
Sent it to SE and when it came back had the 2.3.4.
But not for a long time... Because I went back to 2.3.2 for rooting and... RED LED of death
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New info!
Just discovered that my ARC is a "brown" phone aka a prototype.
So this is the reason why both SEUS and PC Companion deny the software update/repair.
Best regards,
Robert
why is your phone brown? Did you unlock bootloader? If so have you tried locking it and then trying seus?
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why is your phone brown? Did you unlock bootloader? If so have you tried locking it and then trying seus?
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"brown" phone is the generic name for devices that are not for sale,
the devices are given for testing purposes.
As far as I know the bootloader is locked in this ARC, the reason for not succeeding with the update/repair is that my ip address is not in the SEMC list - my guess is that some approved by SE repair shops can help me with an update.
Thanks,
Robert
SEtool might be help u
try to contact him
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019
guaiwujia said:
SEtool might be help u
try to contact him
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019
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Yes, looks like a broken bootloader, maybe I can fix it.
Send me a pm
robitza11 said:
Hello,
I have a big problem with my Xperia ARC.
After a downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.3.2 for rooting purposes and after installing and running GingerBreak v1.2 the device the device suddenly showed 0% battery and went dead.
When I try to charge the device the red led appears, it shows that it's charging but it never turns to green(left it on the charger for 12 hours).
So, no matter what kind of software I try to flash with flashtool it still doesn't work.
Tried the battery at a GSM service and it's ok, aprox 95% still available, also the battery is fully charged.
But when the device boots it only takes for a second and then it shuts down from lack of power(the software shows 0%) although the battery is charged.
Any ideas regarding this issues?
I'm running out of ideas...
Best regards,
Robert
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Hi Robitzza, I've got the same problem here with my NEO. Red LED, 0% battery after running gingerbreak1.2 on 2.3.2 HK.
I have reflashed my NEO to 2.3.2 HK, 2.3.2 Global, 2.3.4HK, no luck.
Also I have removed the battery for one night, still nothing have changed.
I dont think it is a problem with BL, but I could be wrong tho. Im sure the BL is locked. The device can startup normally with cable plugged in, and the system is running smoothly. It shows 0% battery. If I unplug the cable, the device goes down immediately coz of low battery.
I am gonna send my phone to SE if there is nothing else I can do.
Please let me know if you have made any progress. Thanks!
EDIT: Well, may it is the bootloader. One of my friends told me that it could be the battery sensor which is not initialized because of the damaged BL.
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Hi Robitzza, I've got the same problem here with my NEO. Red LED, 0% battery after running gingerbreak1.2 on 2.3.2 HK.
I have reflashed my NEO to 2.3.2 HK, 2.3.2 Global, 2.3.4HK, no luck.
Also I have removed the battery for one night, still nothing have changed.
I dont think it is a problem with BL, but I could be wrong tho. Im sure the BL is locked. The device can startup normally with cable plugged in, and the system is running smoothly. It shows 0% battery. If I unplug the cable, the device goes down immediately coz of low battery.
I am gonna send my phone to SE if there is nothing else I can do.
Please let me know if you have made any progress. Thanks!
EDIT: Well, may it is the bootloader. One of my friends told me that it could be the battery sensor which is not initialized because of the damaged BL.
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As I said before I can fix the bootloader. Don't be afraid there is no cost for fix that.
Send me a pm.
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Hi Alej, will I lose warranty if I reflash the loader?
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Hi Alej, will I lose warranty if I reflash the loader?
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Not at all
Did you end up fixing this problem?
I'm having the same problem.
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Not at all
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I sent my phone to SE. They didn't bother to figure out what caused the problem and just replaced a new motherboard for my phone.
Thank you very much for you offer. I will let you know when my phone is in trouble again after warranty.
Same problem for me, tried everything but no gain.... i dn't have my warranty too.. somebody help please,,,
Can someone try this modification of DooMLoRD's advice:
1. flash any stock FTF
2. DO NOT power on device
3. now press back button without release it and directly connect to charger (usb or wall charger) for a few hours [make sure that the offline-charging "animation" is seen on screen] and test if led is green or orange. If it's red, it doesn't work.
4. If it's not red, you can release back button and wait a few hours charging and reboot your phone.
regards
I tried to downgrade my phone from ics to 2.34 today and it wont turn on and when I attach the charger to it there is no light. Can I try to install ics through the flashtool to get it to work or is it bricked? I successfully used the flashtool to downgrade to 2.34 but it is non responsive.
You sure it was 2.3.4? And not 2.3.2 or 2.3.3?
You sound like you have the 0% battery issue.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
Did you get any errors from flashtool? If so, don't forget to uncheck end verification (not sure if that's exactly)
Uncheck it and flash your 2.3.4 again, it should work.
Good luck!
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I using the bin4ry flashtool. I don't see that option.
The battery light should turn on when I try to charge it. I didn't get any errors when I downgraded to 2.34...
I don't have access to Laptop right now, in Flashtool, you choose flash, then firmware, there, on the right side you should see the options. But if there were no Errors I don't think that's the Problem.
As long as you can get into flashmode (backkey then USB) you could try to flash again..
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CAn't get into flashmode again. Light doesn't come on when I try to charge...Any help is appreciated..
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CAn't get into flashmode again. Light doesn't come on when I try to charge...Any help is appreciated..
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looks like you damaged the Trim Area.
if you did, you need to use SEtool to fix it.
Hey, Yesterday I installed Xperia Ice Cream Pureness Rom.
After having a play around I thought most of it was quite good.
I installed some apps that I use daily and went to bed.
Went to work this morning everything was good.
Used the phone a couple of times phone calls, text messages etc etc
At lunch time I went home looked at my phone and it was off. I tried to switch it on nothing.
Tried to pull the battery and switch on... Nothing
Tried connecting to SUS... Nothing
To install I
1. Updated my firmware with SUS doing a clean full install
2. Rooted and installed CWM from the market so I could wipe all data/cache etc etc
3. Installed the .zip and extra pack latest version 8.00
4. Booted and everything was running great
Does anyone know why this would happen?
I am using my arc at the moment as I am taking my Arc S to the shop I got it from tomorrow for them to send to warranty
The status of my phone was totally standard
Sim free factory unlocked
Fastboot enabled but never used
Bootloader locked as never had need to unlock it
Thanks in advance,
Zippy
Try full reflash.
PS: Wrong Forum, post in Q&A
Wasn't quite sure so I am sure a mod can move it
How can I full flash if it is bricked?
No lights no signs of life
Cannot connect to SUS/PC Companion or flashtool
Take battery out for half an hour.
Then connect it while pressing,Back ( left) key. The led should light green. Then reflash with Flashtool.
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what is your battery states
if its full then there is some seriouse issue
if its not then do charge by any battery charger
and when you get or able to conntect in flash mode do first thing and that is do update you handset with sony Update service not pc compain.
Thanks for your replies
papayayoghurt said:
Take battery out for half an hour.
Then connect it while pressing,Back ( left) key. The led should light green. Then reflash with Flashtool.
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I tried the same battery in my LT15 and it was 80% charged.
I also tried removing the battery for some time no lights at all
chauhanjayc said:
what is your battery states
if its full then there is some seriouse issue
if its not then do charge by any battery charger
and when you get or able to conntect in flash mode do first thing and that is do update you handset with sony Update service not pc compain.
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I cannot connect to PC companion anyway as it won't switch on and SUS not detecting
I am aware I have bricked it and not bothered as I sent it for warranty repair today.
The question was does anyone know why this would happen?
I did everything correctly and even installed over a fresh rom with no problems at all
Thanks again
No one?
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Not a clue. You said in your first post that you had fastboot enabled but then that you didn't have your bootloader unlocked, well if you hadn't unlocked your bootloader you can't have had fastboot enabled.
Not entirely, fastboot has nothing to do with the bootloader
My phone had fastboot enabled from factory so bootloader unlock is possible official method.
Ah well get my phone back in a couple of days just thought if I could know the issue and if it could happen to others these people could be warned
Thanks everyone for replies
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hey guys its my first post here.... i have a little problem with my xperia arc s.
my phone is running the latest firmware aka 4.1.b.0.587.... i have strange prblm... i get a sudden 2g signal loss... its like i live in an area where signals are full.... the signals go away with full bars and go to no service.... it happens thrice or more a day and even persists with other sim cards.... i have to wait for 4 to 5min for signals to get back... i tried factory reset 4 times.... reflashed the firmware using the pc companion and did a lot of things.... but prblm persists.... it also occurs even if i put my phone in airplane mode and thn turn it off it takes 4 min to catch signals.... plz tell me if its hardware prblm or software and any good solution .... i am so so much worried abt it
thanks in advance
U can try flashing a different baseband via flashtool. Baseband 77 or 83
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msc3169 said:
U can try flashing a different baseband via flashtool. Baseband 77 or 83
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sir any guide for that.... i have unlocked bootloader and unrooted phone !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688049
U will find the different baseband in here, download versions 77 or 83 and flash them via flashtool
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nstall flashtool
Install your phone's drivers
check if your phone has USB Debugging on
Shut down your phone
Push back button and connect the usb cable
move the baseband .ftf file on C:/Flashtool/firmwares
Open flashtool
Click the flash button (Flashmode > then ok)
Select your baseband from the list and click ok
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msc3169 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688049
U will find the different baseband in here, download versions 77 or 83 and flash them via flashtool
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nstall flashtool
Install your phone's drivers
check if your phone has USB Debugging on
Shut down your phone
Push back button and connect the usb cable
move the baseband .ftf file on C:/Flashtool/firmwares
Open flashtool
Click the flash button (Flashmode > then ok)
Select your baseband from the list and click ok
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i tried different basebands..... my phone was running version 77.... i flashed v70, v64, v36.... the signal drop got less frequent but still its hasnt gone completely...
Its better if you stick with higher version of basebands than .72
Lower versions may create more problems than it may solve
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Hi guys... I have a serious problem with My Xperia M.. I wanna ask something
1. This is about when i'm flashing XM firmware 15.A.9....... Yeah The new update.. Im using flashtool but it always stuck at flashing data and 0% ( please help me what The problem is... Waiting 30minutes but nothing change. My battery is 99% and I had installed adb and driver for XM... Usb debugging have been ticked. I dunno whats wrong..
2. And also finally Im going To pc companion and update My phone and now succeded but... My root permission has gone. I wanna unroot but nothing change.. But The status of phone still on root. But I cant get The permission. Please help me Thanks....
Helppp
Nothing had a same problem likeh me?
Waiting a response for a day but nothing help...
From where u downloaded adb ?
airjyp said:
Hi guys... I have a serious problem with My Xperia M.. I wanna ask something
1. This is about when i'm flashing XM firmware 15.A.9....... Yeah The new update.. Im using flashtool but it always stuck at flashing data and 0% ( please help me what The problem is... Waiting 30minutes but nothing change. My battery is 99% and I had installed adb and driver for XM... Usb debugging have been ticked. I dunno whats wrong..
2. And also finally Im going To pc companion and update My phone and now succeded but... My root permission has gone. I wanna unroot but nothing change.. But The status of phone still on root. But I cant get The permission. Please help me Thanks....
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Maybe you can try towelroot app and try to root with that app after that install supersu and done. You're root access is back again
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And if you have problem with root access again, you can find in this thread bro http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789990