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[Q] unbrick play r800at? please help..

i tried to put rom dfrgsm 3.0.2 on my phone and now all it will do is go to the sony ericsson screen and thats it.

Try using Flashtool to flash your stock rom.

Flashtool, select flash mode. Download the 2.3.3 r800AT firmware from the compilation thread. Start your phone by holding the back button and connecting a USB cable, flash 2.3.3 for r800at, done.

HELP!!!!!!!!
SirRudolph said:
Flashtool, select flash mode. Download the 2.3.3 r800AT firmware from the compilation thread. Start your phone by holding the back button and connecting a USB cable, flash 2.3.3 for r800at, done.
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I have the same problem happen to my phone trying to flash XDark ICS and now I can not do ANYTHING and I'm FREAKING OUT. When I try and flash it through flash tools I get errors and then it disconnects and says device connected with USB debugging off and also says Be sure you are not in MTP Mode. I can't change anything not being able to get into it. All I want to do is get back into CMW so I can restroe my backup and never mess with it again. Is there ANYTHING I can do??? I am pretty sure when I tried to flash that rom, obviously the wrong way, I was in them modes they say I'm not in flash tool. Please Help Me???

dchio said:
I have the same problem happen to my phone trying to flash XDark ICS and now I can not do ANYTHING and I'm FREAKING OUT. When I try and flash it through flash tools I get errors and then it disconnects and says device connected with USB debugging off and also says Be sure you are not in MTP Mode. I can't change anything not being able to get into it. All I want to do is get back into CMW so I can restroe my backup and never mess with it again. Is there ANYTHING I can do??? I am pretty sure when I tried to flash that rom, obviously the wrong way, I was in them modes they say I'm not in flash tool. Please Help Me???
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Did you install the Android SDK first on your pc? Next up did you install the sony drivers? When you install flashtool inside the flashtool folder there is folder called drivers and accept all the permissions that goes along with it. In order the get flashtool working properly you should do the first 2 things I posted? Your play is not "bricked" it is a soft brick. Meaning your PLAY can be saved its not scrap yet.

[Q] Xperia Arc won't boot after CWM crash

I am new at all this stuff but i think I'm starting to somehow get a hang of it. I rooted my phone this week running .587 by downgrading the kernel etc, you know. Today I wanted to try another rom so I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248 To install Xperia Ultimate HD on my phone with a locked bootloader.
However during step 8 CWM shut down and started to boot. But it doesn't start and I'm unable to get back into CWM My computer won't recognise the phone so I can't flash the kernel or do a complete reset using SUS. What do I do? is it save:able?

Been doing flashtool ftf recoveries whenever this occured. Do not power on arc s with it stuck. let flashtool self boot to flash mode and you will be back in buisness again.
Sent from my GT-P6800 using xda app-developers app

if you could tell me what to do a bit more precise I'd really love you! like a small guide

I assumed you have flashtool since you mention about kernel downgrade. if no get it installed
the step actually same as flashing the kernel with phone power off.
reference link to a online guide
http://www.thespicygadgematics.com/2012/06/how-to-fix-bricked-sony-xperia-android.html
Sent from my GT-P6800 using xda app-developers app

Sparfen said:
if you could tell me what to do a bit more precise I'd really love you! like a small guide
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1. Flash ready to rood ics 562 with flashtool. Here's a youtube tutorial.
2. Root your phone
3. get cwm and follow these steps to install custom rom with locked bootloader
make sure in cwm before installation
1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. wipe cache partition
3. go to mounts and storage menu and\
4. format /system
5. format/data
6. format cache
7. exit mounts and storage menu
6. go to advance
7. wipe dalvik cache
8. wipe battery stats
9. exit advance
10. install custom rom from sd card without rebooting
works every time for me

TRY THIS!
Sparfen said:
I am new at all this stuff but i think I'm starting to somehow get a hang of it. I rooted my phone this week running .587 by downgrading the kernel etc, you know. Today I wanted to try another rom so I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248 To install Xperia Ultimate HD on my phone with a locked bootloader.
However during step 8 CWM shut down and started to boot. But it doesn't start and I'm unable to get back into CWM My computer won't recognise the phone so I can't flash the kernel or do a complete reset using SUS. What do I do? is it save:able?
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ok first since ur stuck flash back to stock using flash tools n then follow the procedure.. i had a similar problem n i fixed it.. it was a very simple prob.. for installing these custom roms u ve to format system/ , so if ur using the cwm app by pvyparts ul loose the cwm after wiping it.. all u ve to do is after flashing the custom rom ul ve to install CWM back (use cwm version 5 available in the thread by pvyparts.. not the latest one..)
here's the thread for CWM
n post back if it works..

Thanks guys, really appreciate it, will try these methods out.

Still won't work
I tried doing all the different things you said but the phone won't boot holding in the back button and inserting the datacable. The light on the side turns green but nothing else happens.

Sparfen said:
I tried doing all the different things you said but the phone won't boot holding in the back button and inserting the datacable. The light on the side turns green but nothing else happens.
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Mate, press the back button while you connect to PC and flashtool will show "device connected in flashmode" than select a firmware to FLASH and FLASH it. After the process is done disconnect and power it on... =)

jader13254 said:
Mate, press the back button while you connect to PC and flashtool will show "device connected in flashmode" than select a firmware to FLASH and FLASH it. After the process is done disconnect and power it on... =)
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Yeah, that I know and that's what I'm doing. When I hold down the back key and connect to the pc all that happens is that the green led lights up. Flashtool won't recognise it and it still says that I should hold down the back key and then connect to the PC...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358

XperienceD said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
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Thanks but flashtool won't recognise it and i have a locked bootloader.

Sparfen said:
I am new at all this stuff but i think I'm starting to somehow get a hang of it. I rooted my phone this week running .587 by downgrading the kernel etc, you know. Today I wanted to try another rom so I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248 To install Xperia Ultimate HD on my phone with a locked bootloader.
However during step 8 CWM shut down and started to boot. But it doesn't start and I'm unable to get back into CWM My computer won't recognise the phone so I can't flash the kernel or do a complete reset using SUS. What do I do? is it save:able?
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This happened to me once, if i remember right, i've used the repair phone option in sus ( since my phone cannot be recognized i did the click your phone option) it did not repair my phone since sus said i have the latest version installed BUT then i pulled out my battery, reinsert it; open flashtoool, clicked flashmode and entered it successfully

Sparfen said:
Thanks but flashtool won't recognise it and i have a locked bootloader.
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Odd, because flashtool skills recognise it. Try pulling out the battery and reinserting it and connecting
Sent from Xperia Arc S

THANK YOU!
jman2131 said:
Odd, because flashtool skills recognise it. Try pulling out the battery and reinserting it and connecting
Sent from Xperia Arc S
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OMG! I pulled out the battery and left it out for a while and then flashtool noticed it and i was able to flash in a generic rom! Thank you!

Which rom u flashed??
Sparfen said:
OMG! I pulled out the battery and left it out for a while and then flashtool noticed it and i was able to flash in a generic rom! Thank you!
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I was also stuck at Sony logo and it reboots every time just after sony logo. Then i used flashtool, flashed using "LT15i_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf".....
Now it boot further, but only to XPERIA logo, and then reboots....but certain times i have seen it getting past the logo, like it shows a display asking for pc companion, even the taskbar too with time and blutooth icon on it....but all of a sudden it reboots. i have tried rebooting more than a 100 times, while taking out battery everytime.
Also, I'm not able to get into recovery mode. I tried this using the combination of power on, and when sony logo appears, pressing and releasing volume down repeatedly. I hope i'm doing right.
So what should I do?? am not able to use this phone for a week...
Please help me out.
Ok got it working. I just unlocked the boot loader from sony bootloader site(sorry couldn't post the link, because of low post count)
So, it booted up but show error as soon as put a sim, that "Unfortunately keypad has stopped working".
I figured out the culprit, it is the build version with i flash it. I reflashed it with LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_kernel.ftf, now it working fine like a charm.
So much relief...!!
Hope this may help someone too...so i shared!!!

Handful of problems!

Hello! A friend of mine give me his phone to fix it. It was stuck on the Exclamation Mark and Phone image. I flashed it with Flashtool and LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.Central.Europe.1.1247-1041. Now, the phone works, it boots and so on.
1st problem : the wifi doesn't work, it gets stuck at turning on.
2nd problem : i can't access flash mode, i tried like a million times, no luck (it used to work though, now it just enters charge mode and that's it). Without flash mode, i can't flash a new FW or ROOT/install CWM to repair wifi.
3rd problem : the phone sees a new update, 4.1.B.0.587, but it can't install it over wap, and i can't flash it either.
4th problem : PCC/SEUS can't update the phone/nor repair it, tough the phone is seen and detected.
I'm open for advices on how to fix those issues. Thank you very much in advance.

Can you get it into fasboot mode?

pypcier said:
Can you get it into fasboot mode?
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You mean press menu key and power? If so, no as far as i remember.

if PC companion dont recognize phone, first you need flash orginal rom, if I dont mistake after any flashing you again need check "unknown sources" and debugg in options. When you flash rom, next repair with PC companion

AW: Handful of problems!
FallenReb said:
if PC companion dont recognize phone, first you need flash orginal rom, if I dont mistake after any flashing you again need check "unknown sources" and debugg in options. When you flash rom, next repair with PC companion
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the problem is (as i took it out of his post), that he can't flash anything.
did your friend unlocked his bootloader? if so, when he did it with the official method, then it is normal that seus doesn't recognize the phone...
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

If you cannot use SEUS, then you prolly have an unlocked bootloader.
Flash a kernel with cwm like advanced stock and post back with info.
If you still get stuck, try to flash a rom from dev section, or/and post a logcat with the errors

Like i told in my original post : I CAN'T enter flash mode, and the phone IS SEEN by SEUS/PCC (but it can't repair, nor update it, since it requires flash mode)
About the unlocked bootloader, i don't know.

Klamatiel said:
Like i told in my original post : I CAN'T enter flash mode, and the phone IS SEEN by SEUS/PCC (but it can't repair, nor update it, since it requires flash mode)
About the unlocked bootloader, i don't know.
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Well, it might be worth the idea to unlock the bl, download a custom rom, flash a custom kernel which fits with this rom, flash the rm, and afther that, flash back the generic firmware. IK, it's a crazy idea, but maybe it helps
ragards - Cartman
Edit: flash custom kernel via fastboot, (which is usual the way), so you do not need flashmode

I will unlock the bootloader, if it's really necessary (i think it's not unlocked). Though i'm pretty sure i CAN'T, since i can't use fastboot, same problem as flashmode.

AW: Handful of problems!
well, first unlock bl and try, if that won't work, then you have to live without wifi.
regards - Cartman
Sent from my girls pants

Help please i`m desperate :(

Hi my girlfriend has xperia arc s...4.0.4 was softwer and she asked me to flash some of this roms cause i did that to my phone(galaxy fit)
so i examed this treads etc....had trouble to get into recovery mode but i made it.
Then i wipe data,cashe,dalvih and then i flashed zip legacy 10.1 and after succesfull install it`s stuck on sony boot ? :/ i cant get into recovery and i cant recognize it on PC to try something else :S
PLZZZZZZ HELP

google around threads on using flashtool to restore the phone, i did this a while back and thats how i got my phone working again.
Take your time finding the info and don't panic, it will be less stressful that way.

demo0007 said:
Hi my girlfriend has xperia arc s...4.0.4 was softwer and she asked me to flash some of this roms cause i did that to my phone(galaxy fit)
so i examed this treads etc....had trouble to get into recovery mode but i made it.
Then i wipe data,cashe,dalvih and then i flashed zip legacy 10.1 and after succesfull install it`s stuck on sony boot ? :/ i cant get into recovery and i cant recognize it on PC to try something else :S
PLZZZZZZ HELP
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sony boot you say, then you were at stock kernel. Look for a JB kernel like LuPuS, nAa, etc and flash it via Flashtool. Then boot to recovery, either by back button or volume down button depending on the kernel then wipe all, flash respective rom, flash gapps then modules.

thanks for fast answers!!!
haha it cant be less stresfull cause it`s not my phone i googled but when i connect flashtool it wont recognize device either :/ ?
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YEEEEEEY i made it ^_^ after 123091230 errors and windows security s%*( windows recognized phone...and through flashtool i installed LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.World.1254-2184.ftf
I`m gonna install now a update with sony pc companion and i`m not gonna touch further? maybe only if you have some tips to suscces cause i couldnt...
I dont understand that part with kernel....what kernel should i install?
Now it`s 2.6.32.9-perf on phone with latest softwer via sony pc companion....4.0.4 softwer

demo0007 said:
thanks for fast answers!!!
haha it cant be less stresfull cause it`s not my phone i googled but when i connect flashtool it wont recognize device either :/ ?
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YEEEEEEY i made it ^_^ after 123091230 errors and windows security s%*( windows recognized phone...and through flashtool i installed LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.World.1254-2184.ftf
I`m gonna install now a update with sony pc companion and i`m not gonna touch further? maybe only if you have some tips to suscces cause i couldnt...
I dont understand that part with kernel....what kernel should i install?
Now it`s 2.6.32.9-perf on phone with latest softwer via sony pc companion....4.0.4 softwer
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nevermind sony pc companion if you want a custom JB rom.
First check if your bootloader is unlocked by entering in dialer:
*#*#7378423#*#*
then navigate to System Info>Configuration then check if Bootloader Unlocked:yes, if it says allowed:no, you have to bring it to sony and pay for it to be unlocked,. Or unlock it with testpoint method, which I think is delicate.
Make sure ADB is on.
click the link below then choose the respective kernel for your ROM:
Kernels
choose if it is 4.1 or 4.1.2 or 4.2 or what is based by your chosen ROM.
Turn off phone>hold the menu button(back button, home button, menu button) then connect it to pc
Open flashtool>click the thunder>Fastboot mode>Select kernel to Flash then navigate to the file.

[Need Help!] Xperia M Total Hard Brick

Hello,
I need your help! My phone total bricked,
My computer suddenly shutdown when i flash my phone.
Now no led indication, can't turn on, only detect Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 Driver.
Thanks before.

F2-SuccessoR said:
Hello,
I need your help! My phone total bricked,
My computer suddenly shutdown when i flash my phone.
Now no led indication, can't turn on, only detect Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 Driver.
Thanks before.
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try fastboot....see if the led turns blue..[power + vol up for fastboot]
if it turns blue...its not hard brick...flash kernel..then flash rom

How did you flash it? If you were using PC Companion or SUS, I believe the warranty may cover that.
Otherwise, let's see...
According to Google search, the Qualcomm CPU has a built-in USB download mode, which is the "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" that you see. When the device fails to boot it will enter this mode.
Perhaps try to enter flashmode?
Pull out the battery and wait for about a minute or so.
Insert the battery, close the back cover, then hold Volume Down key.
Insert USB cable and wait for the PC to detect it.
If the PC detects it, then flash (again)!
If the PC does not detect it or it detects as "QDLoader" again, perhaps try to pull out the battery and wait longer...
If it keeps entering "QDLoader" then your phone is really hard-bricked. It may still be possible to reflash, but we don't have the drivers and files, so just send it back to warranty, whatever.
* Just by the way, I think you can also enter the "QDLoader" mode by pressing Power + Vol Up + Vol Dn?

ansebovi said:
try fastboot....see if the led turns blue..[power + vol up for fastboot]
if it turns blue...its not hard brick...flash kernel..then flash rom
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it turns blue for me... But where do i get kernel and rom of xperia m? I have searched on this forum but couldn't figured out yet. Any help would be appreciated

Susheel_22 said:
it turns blue for me... But where do i get kernel and rom of xperia m? I have searched on this forum but couldn't figured out yet. Any help would be appreciated
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k np...no need of kernel i think...just flash rom..\
rom will be mention as firmware...so please dont confuse...rom and firmware are same...
download a .ftf of ur latest firmware of ur device[c1904/c1905/c2004/c2005 i think u know urs..] and flashtool...
use flashtool and flash the ftf...
u can see the firmware in xperia m android development...
for flashtool https://unrestrict.li/flashtool
guide here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486

alvinhochun said:
How did you flash it? If you were using PC Companion or SUS, I believe the warranty may cover that.
Otherwise, let's see...
According to Google search, the Qualcomm CPU has a built-in USB download mode, which is the "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008" that you see. When the device fails to boot it will enter this mode.
Perhaps try to enter flashmode?
Pull out the battery and wait for about a minute or so.
Insert the battery, close the back cover, then hold Volume Down key.
Insert USB cable and wait for the PC to detect it.
If the PC detects it, then flash (again)!
If the PC does not detect it or it detects as "QDLoader" again, perhaps try to pull out the battery and wait longer...
If it keeps entering "QDLoader" then your phone is really hard-bricked. It may still be possible to reflash, but we don't have the drivers and files, so just send it back to warranty, whatever.
* Just by the way, I think you can also enter the "QDLoader" mode by pressing Power + Vol Up + Vol Dn?
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Thnx all for your answer
I was tried your solution but still no solve yet. Computer only show Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 driver. No more indication or led whatever.
I also can't entering to fastboot mode or adb mode. All button look no function.
Please more help. thnx
Sorry for my bad english

F2-SuccessoR said:
Thnx all for your answer
I was tried your solution but still no solve yet. Computer only show Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 driver. No more indication or led whatever.
I also can't entering to fastboot mode or adb mode. All button look no function.
Please more help. thnx
Sorry for my bad english
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i can see these 2 option for u//..as far as i know...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2136738
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/
but i cant assure u that it will unbrick..mostly they said it works...so i gave them to u...
its very risky to use both option...
its ur decision...use any option...or dont use..
or u can take ur phone to sony..they may fix it...
hope u will unbrick ur phone :fingers-crossed:

Hi I got a similar case :/ I was partitioning my sd card with Aparted but as soon as I turned off my Xperia M to reboot it it got bricked and hasn't been working since. Cant get it to into flashboot mode or flashmode to flash the original firmware. No lights or buttons are working although when I connect it to my pc it detects it in usb but not as the phone itself. Is there anyway at all I can fix this. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

For everyone with the brick situation, do you have a locked bootloader?
I know one user said they tried the volume down+insert USB cable into the computer, you did try this with PC Companion ready to repair the software?
Sony Update Service restores the bootloader on locked bootloader phones, true? If the stock bootloader is corrupt somehow, SUS could repair it.

SharpnShiny said:
For everyone with the brick situation, do you have a locked bootloader?
I know one user said they tried the volume down+insert USB cable into the computer, you did try this with PC Companion ready to repair the software?
Sony Update Service restores the bootloader on locked bootloader phones, true? If the stock bootloader is corrupt somehow, SUS could repair it.
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My bootloader is unlocked!!
Sent from my GT-P3110 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

ansebovi said:
try fastboot....see if the led turns blue..[power + vol up for fastboot]
if it turns blue...its not hard brick...flash kernel..then flash rom
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I am having the same issues as well, but with my Xperia V. It doesn't come up at all. It only shows the green LED when I try to fastboot or try flash mode. Please help me to resolve. I can't stand the wait for waranty to resolve. How can I still flash custom ROM?

samokel said:
I am having the same issues as well, but with my Xperia V. It doesn't come up at all. It only shows the green LED when I try to fastboot or try flash mode. Please help me to resolve. I can't stand the wait for waranty to resolve. How can I still flash custom ROM?
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put harge for 2-3 hrs,then download ftf of v....then try to flash using flashmode[hold vol down + power]

ansebovi said:
put harge for 2-3 hrs,then download ftf of v....then try to flash using flashmode[hold vol down + power]
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ansebovi, thanks so much. You can't imagine how much I've trouble seeking help. My phone is now up, with the stock ROM. Can I flash a custom ROM with Flashtool?

samokel said:
ansebovi, thanks so much. You can't imagine how much I've trouble seeking help. My phone is now up, with the stock ROM. Can I flash a custom ROM with Flashtool?
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u need to unlock bootloader first...then u can...

Hi The problem is that the phone c2005 flash mode is not the case for the moment the green light turns on and then turns off and the phone is in a state of zeus mode.

samokel said:
ansebovi, thanks so much. You can't imagine how much I've trouble seeking help. My phone is now up, with the stock ROM. Can I flash a custom ROM with Flashtool?
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Root > Unlock your Bootloader > Flash Custom ROM from flashtool or from CWM recovery mode

This qdloader is how Sony load the phone with software in the first place. Qualcomm's version of flashmode. Afaik only OEM have access to the software for this.
Sent from my C1905 using XDA Free mobile app

plz help me

unbrick xperia m dual
hey buddy..here is the 100 % working solution
dowload these first
1. ftf file for xperia m dual c2004 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53348374&postcount=1
2. xperia flash tool - http://sd-64701.dedibox.fr/page/news/flashtool-0.9.16.0-windows.exe-download
procedure
1) install the xperia flash tool
2) extract the 1st part of dwonloaded ftf using winzip. It will automatically extract all the other into a single file.
3) Go to the installed location of flash tool.Click divers and install necessary drivers.
4) Now run the flashtool. Click on flash icon and choose flashmode.
5) browse the ftf file u extracted and click on flash
6) now the files will be prepared for flash. A pop up appears and asks u to connect the phone.
7) turn off the device . PRESS THE VOLUME DOWN BUTTON AND THEN CONNECT TO THE PC USING USB CABLE.
8) Flashing starts to proceed.
9) After flash is complete unplug the device . Remove the battery . After few minutes insert the battery and turn on the device
10) intitial boot takes time.
:good::good:

Guys, i need help too!!!! :'(
I tried to swap my internal and my external memory by using the mothod on a video on youtube called "how to swap xperia m /dual on 4.3".
And here's what happened after I rebooted: My xperia M is stuck on the boot screen (it goes till the multicoloured wave), and then it starts up again and again and again!!!! Also, I can't get my phone to connect in flash mode when I connect it to my pc so as to install the official ftf file I've downloaded, becase when I try to connect it with my pc, the phone's led just turns up red, then green (for just some seconds), and then goes back to the booting screen!!!! I have an Xperia M single sim, rooted, with a locked bootloader!! PLEASE HELP ME, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE!!!!! :'(