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flashing ICS... hold down capacitive back button?

I understand how to flash a device as I've flashed the X10 a couple of times before but
I don't get how you are supposed to hold down the capacitive back button while flashing??
Like, I try it and it doesn't work...
Im trying to flash the ICS l28h firmware

U probably arent hitting the back button just rite. Try this method. Slide your finger up from the bottom of the phone across the white line and onto the button. Like a gesture swipe. Only stop and hold on the back button. Should work better. Hope that helps. Again I haven't actually flashed my ion yet so im unaware of the current procedure
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use vol-up for xperia ion

athris said:
use vol-up for xperia ion
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Thank you, both of you

Flashing Ion
Vol down = flashmode
Vol up = fastboot mode (Works oonly with unlocked bootloader and .img)
Vol down is the one you want to use for the flashtool and ICS firmware.

random, what is fast boot mode?

Fastboot
It's a flash tool that allows you to flash .img files to individual partitions.

My memory fails me, once the flashing is over should I disconnect my phone and reboot, or wait for it to do it by itself... its been sitting there for awhile. I tried to press the power putton a few times and it didnt work

if it says flashing complete just unplug and power on nomally

Recon Freak said:
if it says flashing complete just unplug and power on nomally
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Thank you, its booting on now. I can't believe I'm forgetting this. I guess its been a while

ICS is awesome

My xperia s having boot loop

Hello guys.
Something wrong with my xperia s. suddenly it wont boot into stock rom. It stuck in in boot loop. After the word xperia it restart the phone and when it try to boot up still the same. it wont go through the xperia part.
My phone is stock ics. I did not root . I did not flash cwm yet. i know i should have.
I tried flash using flash tool. but the phone wont stay connect. it will disconnect and connect back.
idk what should i do now : (

Have you held volume up and power button until it vibrates 3 times?
Tapatalked Xperia S

Ben36 said:
Have you held volume up and power button until it vibrates 3 times?
Tapatalked Xperia S
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i pressed n nothing happen... still the same

thefizz26 said:
Hello guys.
Something wrong with my xperia s. suddenly it wont boot into stock rom. It stuck in in boot loop. After the word xperia it restart the phone and when it try to boot up still the same. it wont go through the xperia part.
My phone is stock ics. I did not root . I did not flash cwm yet. i know i should have.
I tried flash using flash tool. but the phone wont stay connect. it will disconnect and connect back.
idk what should i do now : (
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U can flash the stock rom
Dun start it in flashmode
On flash tool
Press thunder button
Select flashmode
Select ftf
Press flash
It will ask u to connect ur phone in flash mode
Now switch off phone, connect the usb wid volume down button pressed
This will work I guess
Press thanks if I helped

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drsanket_xperia_u said:
U can flash the stock rom
Dun start it in flashmode
On flash tool
Press thunder button
Select flashmode
Select ftf
Press flash
It will ask u to connect ur phone in flash mode
Now switch off phone, connect the usb wid volume down button pressed
This will work I guess
Press thanks if I helped
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it works thank you so much :good:
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sorry i'm new here ... hehehe

There is easier way :
1.Turn off phone by long hold power button + volume up
2.Download Sony Updater Service program from http://software.sonymobile.com/emma/install_packs/Update_Service_Setup-2.13.4.20.exe
3. Install program and follow instructions.
Good luck

Her0 said:
There is easier way :
1.Turn off phone by long hold power button + volume up
2.Download Sony Updater Service program from http://software.sonymobile.com/emma/install_packs/Update_Service_Setup-2.13.4.20.exe
3. Install program and follow instructions.
Good luck
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Wow! We have record of refreshing thread! You can be proud -.-
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Cant Turn On My Gnex!

today i got my usb port that i ordered from ebay and after i connected it, i try to turn my gnex on but i stucked on the cyanogenmod loading (rom)
after this i tried to enter the CWM, but i figured the volume buttons doesnt after i replaced the usb port (i probebly damaged it) and i dont know what to do, i cant enter the CMW or Odin Mode.. plz someone can help me to fix it???? :crying::crying::crying:

Vol rocker + Power button.
Or just follow the stickies in the general on flashing a factory build to correspond with your device.
Use the search in the future. This has been done to death.

063_XOBX said:
Vol rocker + Power button.
Or just follow the stickies in the general on flashing a factory build to correspond with your device.
Use the search in the future. This has been done to death.
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can you expalin to me what i need to do? i didnt understand you..

http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...laxy Nexus Guide (Unlock/Root/Flash Roms/FAQ)
Its really easy if you just make a little effort.

063_XOBX said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...laxy Nexus Guide (Unlock/Root/Flash Roms/FAQ)
Its really easy if you just make a little effort.
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its possible to control my device when the phone is off or just on loading screen?
i think the computer dont recognize the device if its dont turn on..
you say i just need to conncet my phone to run the commands?

If you hold both volume buttons at the same time and push power while you're holding the other buttons, what screen comes up? If it shows an android with the words start in green, you can either follow the instructions he gave you or press volume down twice then power to enter recovery

t1.8matt said:
If you hold both volume buttons at the same time and push power while you're holding the other buttons, what screen comes up? If it shows an android with the words start in green, you can either follow the instructions he gave you or press volume down twice then power to enter recovery
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the volume buttons doenst work at all..
when i push them and the power button the normal screen came up and then he stucks on the loading screen

hmm, you might have to look up how to do an OMAP flash then. i've never done it so i couldn't tell you how. see if anyone else can give you some insight into this before you do that though.

What you should do is open up your device again and fix those volume keys. This isn't a sw issue.
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Xperia Pro MK16 Power on one time only

Hi everybody
I have a Xperia Pro MK16 that was power on one time but I don't know how I power on this phone.
It doesnt power on when I simply push the power button.
What is the problem ?
Thank you a lot

Phaeton92 said:
Hi everybody
I have a Xperia Pro MK16 that was power on one time but I don't know how I power on this phone.
It doesnt power on when I simply push the power button.
What is the problem ?
Thank you a lot
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Pressing once does not turn it on. You need to hold it down for few seconds, til it vibrates. Then you can release it.

I do this but wont power on. I dont know why.
Its recognized on my computer as qualcomm usb or zeus flash device.

Phaeton92 said:
I do this but wont power on. I dont know why.
Its recognized on my computer as qualcomm usb or zeus flash device.
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It's soft bricked, you need to recover your phone with Sony Update Service.
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It was on last 10 minutes and when I power off the phone. Impossible to power on.

Phaeton92 said:
It was on last 10 minutes and when I power off the phone. Impossible to power on.
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You won't need to power on your phone for this. Install Sony Update Service on your computer and follow the instructions given.
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Ok thank you I will test

I follow instructions but the window where there are instructions for connect phone no change
the phone is recognized as zeus flash device
update service say me
- power off the phone and wait 30 seconds
- connect microusd to pc
- hold back button and connect phone to the microusb cable
- still hold back button
Im hold the back button still 2 minutes but nothing appear

Its gotta install drivers automaticly. Now reboot and try again
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Ok I will test, thank you.

To turn off phone, take out battery (just to be sure)
Put battery back in.
Follow instruction from sony update service.
Press and hold back button first. Dont release
Now connect cable.
Should work now and update service will do its stuff.

Thank you guys but
It work, green led and updates loading, phone detected as s1boot download.
I unplug the phone and hold power button until vibrate but nothing
Now when I plug phone on the pc, the computer detect qhsusb_dload device
what is the problem ?

That is strange. I am running out of ideas to help.
Last idea is to use Flashtool and flash a stock GB/ICS rom.
Use this thread for all instructions and download links - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
I forgot if flashing by flashtool requires to have unlocked bootloader.

Ok thank You
I will unlock the bootloader and then flash the phone

DigitalPrinceX said:
That is strange. I am running out of ideas to help.
Last idea is to use Flashtool and flash a stock GB/ICS rom.
Use this thread for all instructions and download links - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
I forgot if flashing by flashtool requires to have unlocked bootloader.
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Nope... Flashing through flashtool doesn't need unlocked boatloader...
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Hello
I can't flash device because still detected by the computer as a qhsusb_dload device

Hi
anyone can help me
Was power on today with android 4 but when he power off, impossible to power on again

I resolved the problem
I hold power button and I remove replace remove replace etc ... the battery until its vibrate :d
Thank you a lot for person who help me

[Q] Xperia Arc S Lt18 died after flash boot.img

Hey buddies,
I have a big issue:
My Xperia arc S is rooted, I did the bootloader unlock with sucess, and, when I flashed the boot.img (I had sucess by ADB), after ask to "fastboot reboot' my device died :/
It can't be recognized anywhere (USB-PC, wall charger, vol up + usb but it doesn't enter in fastboot mode), it doesn't turn on anymore.. When I hold "power button + vol up + vol down + camera button it's vibrate, but nothing happened in display. I had just this feedback.
Any ideas?
Thank you!

Try using flashtool. Hold down "menu" key and plug your phone into the usb. You will get into fastboot mode and then flash custom kernel.
After flashing kernel get into CWM recovery. Once you get in there its easy to install the ROM you want.
Make sure you flash kernel according to the ROM you selected or else you will get bootloop.
CHEERS!!

same issue
rohan170890 said:
Try using flashtool. Hold down "menu" key and plug your phone into the usb. You will get into fastboot mode and then flash custom kernel.
After flashing kernel get into CWM recovery. Once you get in there its easy to install the ROM you want.
Make sure you flash kernel according to the ROM you selected or else you will get bootloop.
CHEERS!!
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still i cant friend ...but my phone dont give me any response..when i click power button it vibrate and no other response so kindly help me. if its ;power on only i can go into flash mood..kindly help

hari_winsss said:
still i cant friend ...but my phone dont give me any response..when i click power button it vibrate and no other response so kindly help me. if its ;power on only i can go into flash mood..kindly help
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No, you don't need to press power button.
Switch off your device(which is already in your case) then while holding down the "menu" button on your phone, plug the phone into your computer via USB cable. If blue LED lights up, means you have successfully placed your phone in fastboot mode.
If its not working then probably your device battery is empty. You will need to charge it bro. And this might be a big problem unless you have got one more arc/arc s.

Sounds like the chargemon has been corupted of wiped! That could explain the charging issue. Try vol down & plug in usb for flash mode(green led if good) connect to pc companion and repair phone, or flashtool and the rom of your choice. If not it may be a jtag job im afraid n thats pricey!!!
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