What is is:
Docomo Xperia Arc LT15i, flashed ICS LT18i firmware a while ago, which has worked fine.
I currently use a GNex as my primary phone, and decided to convert my Xperia Arc into a portable music player, just running ubermusic with a microSD card.
What happened:
Yesterday when I connected it to wifi there was a system update notification. I thought, sure, let's see what it does. Perhaps that was stupid, not sure. It downloaded the update, rebooted and started to update. Got about a quarter of the way and then went blank. That was the last I saw anything on the screen.
What is does now:
I tried to power it on but nothing happened. It won't even boot. When I hold the power button down, the led light blinks green (about one blink per second, very brief blinks). I plugged it into USB, and flashtools recognized it in flash mode (without holding down the back button when plugging it in...). I then tried to flash the newest generic global (4.1.B.0.431), which flashtools showed as completed and successfully flashed. But it also said "please wait a moment, the phone will reboot", which it never did. Flashtools showed it as still connected in flash mode. I unplugged it and tried again, same as before. Won't even boot. I tried a couple more times flashing the same and previous firmwares (4.0.2.A.0.42), but still nothing.
It seems totally bricked, and I think I killed it. All I can get is flashmode.
Any suggestions or ideas? Or am I just stupid for trying to see what the update would do? I figured there's always some way to fix the system, since the hardware is fine.
I invited myself to the same problem but in a different way, result is same bro
please help us folks
Did you unlock the bootloader?
Is ur Bootloader Locked or Unlocked ??
I think you could be suffering from the 0% battery Issue (just a guess).
Try reflashing LT15 firmware with Flashtools & when it says flashing finished device rebooting ,then unplug the device & turn it on.
noim said:
Is ur Bootloader Locked or Unlocked ??
I think you could be suffering from the 0% battery Issue (just a guess).
Try reflashing LT15 firmware with Flashtools & when it says flashing finished device rebooting ,then unplug the device & turn it on.
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Bootloader is unlocked. So yes, trying to accept the OTA system update with an unlocked bootloader was stupid.
I've tried flashing several times, and of course I try turning it on at that point, but nothing. I'll look into the 0% battery issue, haven't read about that.
Here is the thread, sorry I didn't find it in my previous searches. This solution worked for me. We can close this thread.
You can attempt using s1tool and test point to relock the BL then use sues to fix.
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I was trying to root my xperia arc.
i started flashtool, everything went alright. then error -aborted.
now phone can't start anymore, I can't do anything with it.
plz help me
You have to tell a little more to get the right help.
Bootloader locker or unlocked?
What firmware did you use when rooting the device?
What did you use to root, Gingerbreak?
i'm sorry
bootloader locked, never touched that
i never touched anything. I'm on 2.3.3, so I was trying to get back to rootable version.
its when i was trying to flash it to previous version that flashtool aborted. saying : power on go to settings and turn on ressources and debugging.
but i can't do anything with. It doesn't even start up.
thx
no prob, can imagine you're upset
did you try to flash it again?
How was your battery when starting in the first place?
Did you try to start up with power cable plugged in?
wow i just tried sony ericsson update service, and now the phone seems to start up.
the mistake i did i think is that i forgot to reinstall the sd card before starting to flash it.
as i'm writing this the phone is correctly working. so now was the sd card remove the mistake ?
1st option
I would say unlock the bootloader and reflash with the newest firmware, or you could just try this
2nd option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
I had the same problem (but my boot loader was unlocked) and it sorted it out, I thought it was just flashtool but it isnt theres special files in the firmware folder that unbrick the arc, let us know how you get on. try the 2nd option first
If its working now then it was a semi brick, option 2 fixes them no problem, try reflashing if you get the same problem just use the 2nd option afterwards and it will work fine
@grat_master
dunno bout the sd card, but glad SEUS did the trick for you.
@yusuo
can you unlock your bootloader when the device won't even start?
anyways, things worked out, no need to do more i think
ok so now the phone is working correctly.
but i tried it a second time to flash with flashtool, and it did the same thing. flash aborted, power on go to settings and turn on ressources and debugging.
what am i doing wrong ? i'm following namaste guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
but it just doesn't work.
yes you can, you put it in fast boot mode (turn phone off, then hold back button and plug usb in while still holding back button)
If is still doesnt turn on after use the brick fix (option 2)
Seemingly others have had problems too..
Common reasons:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1162492&page=2
And try running flashtool as administrator and make sure you have the lt15.sin in loaders directory..
Unlocking bootloader is good if you want to install a custom ROM.. But u void your warranty and loose DRM (If you care bout those that is..)
LT15.sin is already in loader directory
and I'm also running it as admin, I also disabled user control.
Which firmware are you trying to flash, the UK or HK version? Maybe it's a corrupt file?
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i live in canada, and i'm using a rogers branded phone, samething as in the video of namaste guide.
i am trying to flash north america generic and world generic, neither worked.
Have you tried removing the battery after flashing, and then putting it back and then boot up?
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it can't flash !
i am not able to flash anything, it stops before end and the phone remains in flash mode even if I deconnect usb cable. I can connect it back to pc without pressing back button and the green light is on again. that's after the flashing crash.
now the phone is ok, I can go internet, receive give calls, but I still have my sms problem that I have since beginning. I'm sending it back again to sony for repairs. HAHA I received it from repairs yesterday, and I got exactly same problem as before. I hope they change it. I think my phone is broken /end of story. Broken from beginning.
Anyway, I'm heading back to my Rogers detailer now to see what they can do again.
Thx for help. I'll try to root again when I get it back.
Okay, good luck, hope you get a replacement!
my service provider Rogers Canada is sending me a new Xperia Arc, should receive it in 3-4 days. As soon as I receive it, I'm gonna try root.
I'll let you know if it's working or not.
ok so i received my new xperia arc. now my sms problems are solved ! hourra
but i still can't flash it to root. It just don't want to do it.
what am I doing wrong ? I'll try a new ftf file. Can it be related to a bad sd card ?
Hello there. I recently bought an unlocked Xperia Play from Ebuyer. I then rooted it successfully. But the problem is, my phone automatically updated itself one morning, causing it to be bricked. As I have already flashed the phone before I knew how to do it, but this time when I press the power button, my phone only vibrates once and nothing else happens, and only when I keep pressing the power button it just keeps vibrating.
When the USB cable is connected to my laptop, the phone has a Green light if that is of any help to you.
Thank you in advance. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
---Another problem I seem to be experiencing is the main drivers for the phone appearing as "Flash Device" but on my main computer it was seen as Android. Sadly, my power supply for my main PC failed (Not having much luck, am I?) and I can only use this laptop. Do you possibly have drivers for my XPeria Play for Windows 7 64 bit that would see my phone as Android? Or, could it be because my phone is bricked that it's only being seen as a Flash Device.
Ah... don't worry, it happened to me too not so long ago, it can be fixed. What you gotta do is relock your bootloader so it unbricks itself, while loosing root. Search here in the forums for something called Blagus Relock Bootloader Script. That green light you see there, that indicates your device is either fully charged, or it is in flash/recovery mode. Make sure to enter that mode before doing anything with it by holding the BACK buttoj (NOT the search button) while plugging in the USB cable to the phone. Search for the script I said before using fastboot or flashtool, I don't remember quite well. I'm new here so I can't give you the link, but good luck anyways! This will fix the problem, just re-unlock the bootloader again and you'll be fine. BEWARE, though, if you flash a new custom ROM after that, you will break the baseband/radio. You MUST re-flash a new, updated 2.3.4 firmware for you R800i/a/x/etc, DON'T use a generic from UK if your phone isn't from UK, and use US version if yours actually from America. I believe there's a difference but I did use first "generic" UK 2.3.3, then it bricked, relocked the bootloader, and flashed an updates firmware, totally generic, 2.3.4 that was made specifically for R800i and showed up differently than the other in flashtool. It has a new screenshot function which was pretty awesome, which wasn't my case since I was flashing CM7. Good luck!
EDIT: I usually hate doing this on forums, but since I'm new and my post does actually help I must say FIRST! I'm so happy right now
I have the same problem with my daughter's Play.
However it is originally an unlocked phone bought in Singapore. No rooting, no custom kernals, no nothing. It is original.
After installing the Firmware through PC Companion, she got the instruction to unplug the phone, remove and reinsert the battery and power up.
The Play vibrated once when the power button was pressed and then nothing....
I subsequently tried reflashing again with Flashtool but no difference. I see the .sin being flashed in but the same thing happened on power up... vibrate once and then nothing...
Any suggestions? Help?
How do you check if the phone is set to receive over the air updates automatically?
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
hi guys!
im a happy owner of an Arc, it makes an interesting issue. first time i cant get it back from sleep, dont responded for power button, or any other. i put the battery off, than on and it started correctly. i thinked maybe something was wrong but nothing more. after i had the same about 3 times in that day. i thinked it just some battery calibration issue, but yday i cant wake up the phone again. i noticed the green indicator is blinking, cos a have same unread messages from fb. the first time the phone has unrooted 4.0.2.A.0.62, than i tried the .42 aganst root, but i also cant wake it up. now i use the Arconium with .062. its rooted and the bl is opened.
OTHER: it has a dead pixel, i can see it only at black and blue screens, so i think thats gonna be a blue one. this phone is bought about 6 monts, so it has warranty, but its acceptable for dead pixels?? thanks
Kinda same problem here.
Usually i'm an iOS fan and used to work with that.With android i'm a bit new.
I got this Xperia Arc LT15i.the problem is that it doesn't power ON,in fact nothing happens no matter what.
I tried the "take the battery out,put it back in" etc.but nothing.
First time when i tried to connect it to the pc it gave me the "usb not recognized" error but then i tried with a new usb cable and could detect the phone.
I installed "PC companion" and "update service" (latest versions)and update service did saw my phone.I tried a "software update>recommended" option but nothing.
Then i tried the "clean install and software update" still nothing.
Then i read some posts and went for Flash tool (from the official website)
Tried to flash it to "4.0.A.2.368" Generic Trade European all went well,it skipped the "simlock" step and got the "flash finished,phone will reboot,etc" but the phone didn't reboot and then got the "phone in flash mode" message after all that.
Took the cable out,tried to power on but nothing,took the battery out and back in,again same thing: nothing!
The green light seems to be ON only when i try to power the phone.it seems the phone vibrates a bit and then silence...
I don't know much because i got this as a present,the things i know for sure are:
Xperia Arc was running android 2.3.4 and was working ok,then someone tried to update the software via wi-fi and after update was finished it remained like this no matter what you try.
It has never been opened,of refurbished,etc...phone is almost brand new!
Any advice,would do just fine.Thank you for you time!
LOL! @cxr_2 for hijacking the thread.
BTW, was your bootloader unlocked? And did you try too update OTA (Over The Air)? Because that would brick your phone. There's a solution for that in the forums.
And are you sure that your battery isn't drained?
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
xtacy! said:
LOL! @cxr_2 for hijacking the thread.
BTW, was your bootloader unlocked? And did you try too update OTA (Over The Air)? Because that would brick your phone. There's a solution for that in the forums.
And are you sure that your battery isn't drained?
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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Well,xtacy! in the "xda video intro" it said to find a simillar thread and post there (here) instead to make a new one,cuz it would be the same thing twice,etc.
If by "unlocked bootloader" you mean if the phone was unlocked i think YES,it was.
Yes,from what i know the update was done from the phone,via wi-fi or web from the network operator.It does look like it's a brick one.
As for the battery,i thought about that too and recharged with universal charger and checked it with a voltmeter and all seems fine.
I've read now the homebrewed fix by Jerpelea and will try it later on to see if that helps.
xtacy! said:
LOL! @cxr_2 for hijacking the thread.
BTW, was your bootloader unlocked? And did you try too update OTA (Over The Air)? Because that would brick your phone. There's a solution for that in the forums.
And are you sure that your battery isn't drained?
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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Yes, my bootloader is unlocked. the guy who sold me, said he is absolutely beginner for android, but it was already unlocked. i noticed it, when i tried to open the already opened bootloader i didnt tried to update, but from the beginning i cant use the flashmode i down after updated the .042 and .062 over fastboot. so anyway, i cant make a clean flash. so now i just want to make a clean flash, have u some idea how can i enter to flashmode?
wat is the minimum frequency you are using?
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arpith.fbi said:
wat is the minimum frequency you are using?
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that was 134Mhz, but yday i tried at 249. still turns off i get it to warranty, but my bootloader is opened. as i remember correctly the general warranty is still alive, Sony just takes me the repair cost due the unlocked bootloader causing firmware problems etc: some deeper malfuncions. or just the operator dops the warranty? mint is "factory unlocked". what u think?
vinibali said:
that was 134Mhz, but yday i tried at 249. still turns off i get it to warranty, but my bootloader is opened. as i remember correctly the general warranty is still alive, Sony just takes me the repair cost due the unlocked bootloader causing firmware problems etc: some deeper malfuncions. or just the operator dops the warranty? mint is "factory unlocked". what u think?
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u can relock the bootloader...and "factory unlocked" is related to sim...and they dont care about it..just relock the bootloader and give it to them..
arpith.fbi said:
u can relock the bootloader...and "factory unlocked" is related to sim...and they dont care about it..just relock the bootloader and give it to them..
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and how can i relock, without flash mode?
im absolutely unable to get on it. i also tried on Ubuntu 12.04 flashtool, pcc and seus cant recognize the phone. when i connect the cable(and hold the back button) the doomkernel logo comes in than it starts to charge battery
OTHER: one cwm backup contains just the "system.sin". just because i can flash via fastboot the boot.img(kernel) and system.sin for example the 4.0.4, but the *.ftf files has many others(adsp, amss) i also need these to use the ICS correctly. or that gonna be a solution to restore a backuped 4.0.4 via cwm than flash the kernel and system via fastboot. what u think?
cxr_2 said:
I got this Xperia Arc LT15i.the problem is that it doesn't power ON,in fact nothing happens no matter what.
I tried the "take the battery out,put it back in" etc.but nothing.
First time when i tried to connect it to the pc it gave me the "usb not recognized" error but then i tried with a new usb cable and could detect the phone.
I installed "PC companion" and "update service" (latest versions)and update service did saw my phone.I tried a "software update>recommended" option but nothing.
Then i tried the "clean install and software update" still nothing.
Then i read some posts and went for Flash tool (from the official website)
Tried to flash it to "4.0.A.2.368" Generic Trade European all went well,it skipped the "simlock" step and got the "flash finished,phone will reboot,etc" but the phone didn't reboot and then got the "phone in flash mode" message after all that.
Took the cable out,tried to power on but nothing,took the battery out and back in,again same thing: nothing!
The green light seems to be ON only when i try to power the phone.it seems the phone vibrates a bit and then silence...
I've read now the homebrewed fix by Jerpelea and will try it later on to see if that helps.
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Late reply :
The fix worked,i would say thanks to Jerpelea,but it seems i'm not allow (yet)to post there.
Works like charm now.I'd recommend to anyone who are/will be in the same situation as i was to try this fix.Don't know if i'm allow to post links here but just google it or search the forums.Cheers!
Hi, it had an unlocked bootloader, was rooted, running Stock ICS Xperia Play 4.1.B.0.587 Final rom.
Ive tried a few things over the last few hours with no luck, i tried flashing different firmware, i tried sony pc companion, managed to update it at one point but nothing has seemed to work...
before the phone stopped working, recently ive had to press the power / home button a few times to wake the screen, right now the phone will charge and still orange / green light...
when i power on the phone it will vibrate once and nothing will happen, android wont boot no matter what i do
Any help appreciated
xshanep19 said:
Hi, it had an unlocked bootloader, was rooted, running Stock ICS Xperia Play 4.1.B.0.587 Final rom.
Ive tried a few things over the last few hours with no luck, i tried flashing different firmware, i tried sony pc companion, managed to update it at one point but nothing has seemed to work...
before the phone stopped working, recently ive had to press the power / home button a few times to wake the screen, right now the phone will charge and still orange / green light...
when i power on the phone it will vibrate once and nothing will happen, android wont boot no matter what i do
Any help appreciated
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Try pulling the battery, try flashing again with flashtool using different USB ports, make sure your battery is a good 50% charged before attempting the flash process.
xshanep19 said:
Hi, it had an unlocked bootloader, was rooted, running Stock ICS Xperia Play 4.1.B.0.587 Final rom.
Ive tried a few things over the last few hours with no luck, i tried flashing different firmware, i tried sony pc companion, managed to update it at one point but nothing has seemed to work...
before the phone stopped working, recently ive had to press the power / home button a few times to wake the screen, right now the phone will charge and still orange / green light...
when i power on the phone it will vibrate once and nothing will happen, android wont boot no matter what i do
Any help appreciated
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You updated it on unlock bl so flashtool won't work you hav two options. Relock bl then flash via flashtool or apply patch of .ta file
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
thanks for your help, ive tried different usb ports, i have relocked the bootloader and flashed afterwards, but still nothing, ive got a feeling that the patch might work, could you give me more help regarding how to do that.... (fingers crossed)
xshanep19 said:
thanks for your help, ive tried different usb ports, i have relocked the bootloader and flashed afterwards, but still nothing, ive got a feeling that the patch might work, could you give me more help regarding how to do that.... (fingers crossed)
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follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126354
So my phone was running perfectly until i decided to sell it, unfortunately the sales man wouldn't accept my Xperia arc because i had AOKP, i opened recovery mode, choose restore, and i selected an old back up to restore, i thought it would bring my phone to stock.
But then whenever i turned my phone on it would crash with the AOKP start animation half blank, like the bottom half of the screen is completely black.
I googled "my xperia phone is bricked" and i heard that i can flash stock ftf to restore the phone, unfortunately flashtool gets stuck at around 8-13% percent every time.
I tried MANY different versions, many stock roms, turned off my anti virus, changed the cable, booted into safe mode with networking, it still lags. :crying::crying::crying:
Now whenever i boot it up it shows a phone with a warning sign next to it
I looked these forums up and someone suggested that i relock my bootloader and try the Sony update tool, i tried it but it says phone is already up to date
Now my phone is dead, battery ran out and it doesn't show the battery animation when i charge it, does that mean it's not charging?
Please help me, i just want to flash a stock rom and unroot it so i can sell it.
Driod_King said:
So my phone was running perfectly until i decided to sell it, unfortunately the sales man wouldn't accept my Xperia arc because i had AOKP, i opened recovery mode, choose restore, and i selected an old back up to restore, i thought it would bring my phone to stock.
But then whenever i turned my phone on it would crash with the AOKP start animation half blank, like the bottom half of the screen is completely black.
I googled "my xperia phone is bricked" and i heard that i can flash stock ftf to restore the phone, unfortunately flashtool gets stuck at around 8-13% percent every time.
I tried MANY different versions, many stock roms, turned off my anti virus, changed the cable, booted into safe mode with networking, it still lags. :crying::crying::crying:
Now whenever i boot it up it shows a phone with a warning sign next to it
I looked these forums up and someone suggested that i relock my bootloader and try the Sony update tool, i tried it but it says phone is already up to date
Now my phone is dead, battery ran out and it doesn't show the battery animation when i charge it, does that mean it's not charging?
Please help me, i just want to flash a stock rom and unroot it so i can sell it.
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U shudnt have relocked bootloader
I thnk wht u are getting is a kernel problem :-/ but i am not sure
Try jst flashing stock kernel on the phone
Or maybe any kernel compatible with stock like lupus using fastboot
Sent from my LT18i
Use PC Companion's Support Center (if I am not mistaken) to repair your phone's firmware.
Someguyfromhell said:
Use PC Companion's Support Center (if I am not mistaken) to repair your phone's firmware.
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PC companion keeps saying i should turn on my phone, i can't turn it on.
I flashed KTG kernel and now the warning sign doesn't appear, only the Sony logo, whenever i try to turn the phone on it just shows the Sony logo and freezes, i tried to get into recovery but i can't, the led doesn't flash so i can enter recovery.
Thanks though.
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PC companion keeps saying i should turn on my phone, i can't turn it on.
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Choose the option that you can not start up your device/repair your phone. It does not require you to turn on your phone.
Sent from LT18i.
Someguyfromhell said:
Choose the option that you can not start up your device/repair your phone. It does not require you to turn on your phone.
Sent from LT18i.
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YES, it's working again, thank you very much!!!
I "repaired" with PC companion and it wouldn't start, it still lags at the Sony logo, but after repairing it with the pc companion i was able to flash stock ftf without any problem, it's very weird flashtool always lagged before, i think it's because i repaired it now, or maybe because i charged my phone over the entire night? can a low battery cause flashtool to lag?
Anyway that doesn't matter now, thanks again.
My phone is working again after flashing generic world stock ROM, now only thing remains, how do i unroot and relock the bootloader? or is it unrooted already since i flashed a stock ROM? :\
I just want to sell the phone but unfortunately rooted phones don't sell here, every salesman i met rejected me, i want to unroot the phone and relock the bootloader, i just want to make it look like a brand new phone, it's in an excellent condition hardware wise.
I heard factory reset would brick my phone so I will wait until the phone is done booting up and i will download root check and see, i will also check if the bootloader is locked or not from the service menu, after that i will update this post. :good:
EDIT 1: Okay this is very awkward, my phone's battery is completely empty, i have no idea why it's at 0% even though i charged it over the entire night???
Anyway once it's done charging i will check the root and bootloader condition.
Sorry for my bad English.
If you flashed stock firmware, then root is already gone.
And if PC Companion installed firmware to your phone, then bootloader is locked, otherwise PC Companion would have not worked.
If you are still sure, that bootloader is unlocked, check the tutorial in my signature, it includes information how to relock bootloader.