My Xperia Arc wont boot up, need help!!!! - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey, I'm new here. I have a Sony ericsson arc that is rooted and unlocked bootloader. I downloaded a room that I installed via recorvery mode. I did just like how it was done, but I think something went wrong.
I turned on my cell phone after the installation but the phone will not turn on. The only thing that shows up is the Sony Ericcson logo. The mobile phone will not charge, and when I insert the USB cable that comes up the logo. If not turned off the phone unless I take out the battery. I do not know what to do.
I think I have to flash the firmware oginale, but do not know where I can find it and I'm really not sure. Appreciate all the comments that will help me and my Xperia arc. Sorry for my bad english!

Do you know the name of the rom?
It might be helpful to myself and other users if you tell us the name of the rom, if it was a "CM7" "CM9" or "CM10" rom, you will need to flash a different kernel for it to boot. There are also other methods of fixing it, such as flashing an ftf in flashtool, or a different rom.
First, tell us the name of the rom, and I will try to help more from there
Hope I can help!
- Jack

Actully, i tried to install this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657848 !!

Your problem is probably your kernel, you may have tried to use an ICS ROM with a GingerBread Kernel
Do a search on "ArcKnight Kernel" I recommend it
I'll help you some more when I get on my computer tomorrow if you need it
-Jack
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

JackJoeR said:
Your problem is probably your kernel, you may have tried to use an ICS ROM with a GingerBread Kernel
Do a search on "ArcKnight Kernel" I recommend it
I'll help you some more when I get on my computer tomorrow if you need it
-Jack
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
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Thanks, I will do a search! I will need your help, just leave a reply tomorrow when you hit your computer!
Thanks again, I appreciate it!!!!!
-Bitonii

I tried searching the ArcKnight Kernel but can not find where my problem can be solved by ArcKnight Kernel .. + I will not do anything stupid, because I'm not too familiar with rooms, kernel, etc..
I would rather wait for a response from you in the morning, and still looking for solution ..
Thanks.
-Bitonii

Bitonii said:
I tried searching the ArcKnight Kernel but can not find where my problem can be solved by ArcKnight Kernel .. + I will not do anything stupid, because I'm not too familiar with rooms, kernel, etc..
I would rather wait for a response from you in the morning, and still looking for solution ..
Thanks.
-Bitonii
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HI,
You have to flash the Arcknight or stock(ICS 4.0.4) kernel first using flashtool (trhough fastboot==>install kernel), after that you can install your chosed Room like that one in your post, because you may made mistake installing the Room with a wrong Kernel, it's happened to most of pepeole, like me

How to flash a kernel
What kupuku says is correct
HOW TO FLASH A KERNEL
STEP 1 - Picking a kernel:
Download the kernel you want to use, as I said, I recommend "ArcKnight" you can download this here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24807655&postcount=2
The files you need to get are
Main Kernel OverClocked CPU - ArcKnight Kernel_RC_3.5.1_OC_TEST
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and
Wifi and Zram Modules for Kernel - ArcKnight_Kernel_RC_3.5.1_Wifi_Module
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STEP 2 - A program that will help:
I find the easiest way to flash a new kernel is to use this program called QuikIMG
Which you can download here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23714241&postcount=1
STEP 3 - How to setup QuikIMG:
So you have the file "ArcKnight_RC3.5.1_OC.img"
and you have "QuikIMG" EXTRACTED
1)Go to the folder where you extracted QuikIMG to and open the folder called "images":
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
2) Drag the file "ArcKnight_RC3.5.1_OC.img" into the folder called images - so it looks like this:
3) Go back to the QuikIMG folder and open up QuikIMG and select "ArcKnight_RC3.5.1_OC.img"
4) You will then need to connect your phone in "Fastboot mode"
To do this you need to:
1) Connect your usb to the computer but NOT the phone
2) Turn your phone off
3) Hold down the menu button (the one on the right at the bottom)
4) Connect your usb cable to the phone
5) There should be a blue light on the side of your phone, this is when you know it is connected and QuikIMG should look like this:
5) If QuikIMG says "Connected" all that is left to do is to press "Flash" and then remove the cable and turn your phone on
EXTRA:
If your WiFi does not work when you turn your phone on, you will need to flash the zip file "ArcKnight_RC3.5.1_Test_Version_Modules.zip"
You do this by putting the "ArcKnight_RC3.5.1_Test_Version_Modules.zip" on your SD card and using recovery to flash it
Hope this helps somehow! any other questions on anything, let me know!
- Jack

Good evening!
I did like you said, but but the flashing failed because it says that my phone is not rooted!
Im pretty sure that my phone was rooted, i used Titanium backup, superuser.. I could use apps which requied rooted phone!
Thanks for any kind of solusion!
-Bitonii

Did QuikIMG display your phone as "Connected" ?

JackJoeR said:
Did QuikIMG display your phone as "Connected" ?
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Yes, it says that its connected! Shold the partition of flash be on ''boot''? becase it is on boot.

Yes it should be on boot, don't ever change that
Are you sure your bootloader is unlocked?
What does QuikIMG say, can you copy and paste the text?
Also try different usb ports and restarting your computer
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

JackJoeR said:
Yes it should be on boot, don't ever change that
Are you sure your bootloader is unlocked?
What does QuikIMG say, can you copy and paste the text?
Also try different usb ports and restarting your computer
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
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Im not sure if my phone is unlocked bootloader, but i THINK it is..
QuickIMG says:
Flashing, please wait...
sending 'boot' (5606 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.001s
Done. Please check log for errors.
I dont have any other USB ports, but i will try to restart my computer.. It has been on in like over 24 hours xD
I tried flashing after restaring my computer, but didn't make any changes.. same problem

That is an error that occurs from not having an unlocked bootloader
If you want to unlock your bootloader then there are a few ways you can do it
I personally used these instructions
unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
But there are other ways to, but it is your decision on if you unlock it and how you unlock it
I personally recommend you do unlock it however to get full access to all ROMs for the Arc S

JackJoeR said:
That is an error that occurs from not having an unlocked bootloader
If you want to unlock your bootloader then there are a few ways you can do it
I personally used these instructions
unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
But there are other ways to, but it is your decision on if you unlock it and how you unlock it
I personally recommend you do unlock it however to get full access to all ROMs for the Arc S
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ahaa, but how can i use this method (http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions) to unlock bootloader when i even cant turn my phone on.. There must be another ways.
-Bitonii

Finally made it
yes! I managed to fix the problem in the end! I downloaded the original firmware to Xperia arc (LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.ftf) and flashed it using the program flash tool 9 The phone is now my life again, and that's all I care about!
Of course, I lost all my apps, contact and everything but the phone will survive and that is what I care most about!
I appreciate all the answers that have come to help me, and I hope people who have the same problem with help from this post.
A big thanks to Jack who has used his time to help me and others who are in the same situation I was in. Thank you, everyone!
-Bitonii

That was the final thing I was gonna try haha, glad you got it working and it's not a bother, glad I could offer some help
-Jack
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

same prob here My Xperia Arc wont boot up, need help!!!!
JackJoeR said:
Did QuikIMG display your phone as "Connected" ?
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QuikIMG display your phone as "Connected"
and my phone start up with the arcKnight logo and then nothing happend just the logo

JackJoeR said:
Did QuikIMG display your phone as "Connected" ?
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no

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[SOLVED]Strange

Hello, yesterday I rooted 1st time my DHD with this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841076
everything went perfect etc after that I downloaded ROM 'TashakBate' 200mb~
after that my DHD went crazy :< and now I can't do anything I cant even unlock it
so any ideas what can I do?
If there was already post like this sorry I couldn't find it.
Hi there,
Okay the process you linked (assuming it went well) should have provided you with a rooted device with S-OFF.
Have you tried rebooting the phone into recovery? Did you download your ROM via ROM manager? At what point did your phone start "going crazy"?
As much information about the issue as possible will help us to help you
Ekhm said:
Hello, yesterday I rooted 1st time my DHD with this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841076
everything went perfect etc after that I downloaded ROM 'TashakBate' 200mb~
after that my DHD went crazy :< and now I can't do anything I cant even unlock it
so any ideas what can I do?
If there was already post like this sorry I couldn't find it.
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please post the things that you tried before posting...
and well... it seems that something went badly when flashed it....
try to re-flash but Do fullwipe (fact.reset, data caché, and dalvik before flash,and after do battery wipe)
in adition... you revised the "buglist" of this ROM?maybe there´s something that provokes it.....
rory1980 said:
Hi there,
Okay the process you linked (assuming it went well) should have provided you with a rooted device with S-OFF.
Have you tried rebooting the phone into recovery? Did you download your ROM via ROM manager? At what point did your phone start "going crazy"?
As much information about the issue as possible will help us to help you
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As I said everything was just perfect before this "tasha~" I installed other rom which was working excellent. When I installed this tasha I cant even unlock it
which means I dont have acces to menu etc , All what I got is many erros like
"process com.htc.bg was close", "process com.android.phone was close", "Application HTC sense~" And yes I downloaded it Via ROM Manager
SERGI.3210 said:
please post the things that you tried before posting...
and well... it seems that something went badly when flashed it....
try to re-flash but Do fullwipe (fact.reset, data caché, and dalvik before flash,and after do battery wipe)
in adition... you revised the "buglist" of this ROM?maybe there´s something that provokes it.....
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I dont have access to phone menu All what I can do is look at unlock screen
Ekhm said:
I dont have access to phone menu All what I can do is look at unlock screen
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you can´t enter to recovery menu?CWM..
also in fastboot?
THE BETTER THING THAT YOU CAN DO IS ENTER RECOVERY...if you can´t.... enter into fastboot and flash the pd98img and restore a clean rom for start again....it´s the better thing and the most effective sure....
Ekhm said:
As I said everything was just perfect before this "tasha~" I installed other rom which was working excellent. When I installed this tasha I cant even unlock it
which means I dont have acces to menu etc , All what I got is many erros like
"process com.htc.bg was close", "process com.android.phone was close", "Application HTC sense~" And yes I downloaded it Via ROM Manager
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i think you are not dealing what are WE talking abouttt...
Im newbie in this things so if U could please step by step for me !
Ekhm said:
Im newbie in this things so if U could please step by step for me !
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ok mate, don´t worry,,,, do specific asks here and i nicely go to response you..
well, me and the all that desire answer you!
SERGI.3210 said:
ok mate, don´t worry,,,, do specific asks here and i nicely go to response you..
well, me and the all that desire answer you!
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ok so:
"enter into fastboot and flash the pd98img and restore a clean rom for start again....it´s the better thing and the most effective sure..."
How can I do this !
Btw could U give me ur msn so we could talk there instead of spamming forum ? : p
Ekhm said:
ok so:
"enter into fastboot and flash the pd98img and restore a clean rom for start again....it´s the better thing and the most effective sure..."
How can I do this !
Btw could U give me ur msn so we could talk there instead of spamming forum ? : p
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it´s not necessary msn buddy!here we are well.... also maybe others learn of our conversation,, not true?
okay... first thing.. ensure you that you can enter to bootloadermenú and enter into fastboot mode (white screen with 3 droids)
u can do it?
for enter in bootloader turn off your device and then press vol- and power button at the same time Until starts the bootloader....
SERGI.3210 said:
it´s not necessary msn buddy!here we are well.... also maybe others learn of our conversation,, not true?
okay... first thing.. ensure you that you can enter to bootloadermenú and enter into fastboot mode (white screen with 3 droids)
u can do it?
for enter in bootloader turn off your device and then press vol- and power button at the same time Until starts the bootloader....
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I said before that i can't do anything on my phone ; D its like toy without functions etc. When im trying to unlock screen I got loads of errors and thats all. I can't even turn it off.
Ekhm said:
I said before that i can't do anything on my phone ; D its like toy without functions etc. When im trying to unlock screen I got loads of errors and thats all. I can't even turn it off.
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WTF?¿?¿?
you don´t tried to remove the battery and to return it to put?
Say to me that already it had happened to you please
ok @Ekhm, post here if you are now into the bootloader
ok my bad when I put 'fastboot' there is some checking and says
LoadingPD~
No image
Ekhm said:
ok my bad when I put 'fastboot' there is some checking and says
LoadingPD~
No image
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ok you are in the correct way... your device is claming for the pd98img file
now you must to download the PD95IMG file for restore your device...download it from here..
http://www.multiupload.com/BTJ8KY0KH9
its a .zip file...
then you should to put this file into the root of sd-card... repeat not in any folder...
later... when you pasted it into sd (with a card reader, or with another device)... put the sd into your device again, reboot again into bootloader, enter in fastboot and wait for an automatic installation of this file...
(later press my thanks button and enjoy again of your new DHD lol)
remember... after flashing pd98img file you are going to adquire the 1.32 oficial version of android 2.2 (the older) for flash another rom you know that you must to root again, and install THE RECOVERY for issues like this...
next time read step by step everything before flash anything... yiu´re not bricked your device for a few...
\o\o Its working ! thank You for your patience ahahaha
Ekhm said:
\o\o Its working ! thank You for your patience ahahaha
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great...mate... and BE CAREFUL
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[Q] Completely restoring Xperia Play

Ok, I've been given an Xperia Play by my friend. He said that it didn't work and if I managed to fix it, I could have it. Turns out the battery was faulty so I replaced that and it worked fine. Now that I access it, I find that it has Cyanogen 7 installed.
My question is this. Would it be possible to reset the phone so that it like a new phone (i.e removing Cyanogen and restoring the firmware that came with it)?
Unfortunately, my friend didn't keep backups so i'm stuck with that I've got. I'm not that bothered if it has to remain rooted but can anything be done with the firmware?
KnockerDolt said:
Ok, I've been given an Xperia Play by my friend. He said that it didn't work and if I managed to fix it, I could have it. Turns out the battery was faulty so I replaced that and it worked fine. Now that I access it, I find that it has Cyanogen 7 installed.
My question is this. Would it be possible to reset the phone so that it like a new phone (i.e removing Cyanogen and restoring the firmware that came with it)?
Unfortunately, my friend didn't keep backups so i'm stuck with that I've got. I'm not that bothered if it has to remain rooted but can anything be done with the firmware?
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Yeah course you can revert to stock firmware, all you have to do is find your rom for your phone, seeing as how r800i (Europe) is the most popular i'll go with that...
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1313505
Download the latest official rom from that link extract the .ftf from the .rar, this is the ftf file for .42
2. Then install flashtool http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
3. Put the .ftf file in the firmware folder of the extracted flashtool program
4. Run the flashtool program select the .42 firmware from FLASH button, check wipe user data, Turn of the phone, hold back button, plug in usb to computer, wait till it goes green and run flashtool
5. Wait till it finishes, turn phone on, wait... wait... done!!
Or....
Connect phone to Sony Update Service, click repair and select phone type, it will revert to newest firmware
ff7fan4eva said:
Yeah course you can revert to stock firmware, all you have to do is find your rom for your phone, seeing as how r800i (Europe) is the most popular i'll go with that...
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1313505
Download the latest official rom from that link extract the .ftf from the .rar, this is the ftf file for .42
2. Then install flashtool http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
3. Put the .ftf file in the firmware folder of the extracted flashtool program
4. Run the flashtool program select the .42 firmware from FLASH button, check wipe user data, Turn of the phone, hold back button, plug in usb to computer, wait till it goes green and run flashtool
5. Wait till it finishes, turn phone on, wait... wait... done!!
Or....
Connect phone to Sony Update Service, click repair and select phone type, it will revert to newest firmware
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Thanks for the reply. When I try to run the update service and connect my phone I just get this message:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Also that first link doesn't work for me. Could you repost it?
Just used this so I've uploaded it for you http://www.megaupload.com/?d=198A4UQV
Restores the phone to factory setting and updates it with the latest firmware
KnockerDolt said:
Thanks for the reply. When I try to run the update service and connect my phone I just get this message:
Also that first link doesn't work for me. Could you repost it?
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Sorry copy and pasting from a forum gives dots
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313505
There ya go
And did you click repair instead of update?
ff7fan4eva said:
Sorry copy and pasting from a forum gives dots
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313505
There ya go
And did you click repair instead of update?
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Thanks for the link. And yeah I didn't select repair. Where is it? I can't find that option.
KnockerDolt said:
Thanks for the link. And yeah I didn't select repair. Where is it? I can't find that option.
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Start up Sony Ericsson PC Companion, don't connect phone, click on Support Zone start, Phone Software Update, you'll see a dialogue box like the one in the picture, click on repair phone, follow the instructions
ff7fan4eva said:
Start up Sony Ericsson PC Companion, don't connect phone, click on Support Zone start, Phone Software Update, you'll see a dialogue box like the one in the picture, click on repair phone, follow the instructions
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I followed that but it still comes up with it's been modified.
My friend said that he modified the bootrom. Could that be a possible reason why it's doing this? In the mean time, i'll try your first suggestion.
As long as you don't connect the phone until the repair screen starts you shouldn't have a problem. Just do my first suggestion
ff7fan4eva said:
As long as you don't connect the phone until the repair screen starts you shouldn't have a problem. Just do my first suggestion
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Thanks. The first one worked! Looks like everything went back to stock, although it's saying it needs updating when it's at the newest version. I'll see if I can sort that out later.
Yeah its a bug. Its fine though.
KnockerDolt said:
Thanks. The first one worked! Looks like everything went back to stock, although it's saying it needs updating when it's at the newest version. I'll see if I can sort that out later.
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hey, just wondering if you have sorted the "Update now" problem?

[HELP]Galaxy Nexus Stuck on Google Logo bootloop

I have searched high and low for an answer to my problem for the past 5 hours. Haven't found a solution or guide on XDA or anywhere else that can help, so I am making this post as my last effort.
I bought an unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus off of ebay knowing that it was stuck in a boot loop. I figured it could be fixed. I may be wrong.
I AM ON A MAC The pictures have Windows but I am running Parallels and it sucks.
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Ok, so here is my problem lies, when turning the device on normally I get this screen:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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I get this for a few seconds, then it goes away, vibrates, and comes back ..... over and over.
I can get to both Odin mode and Fastboot:
This is no problem.
I even managed to get CWM on the phone and to come up:
My issue now is that I can't get ADB to work .. Wugs ToolKit won't work ... Galaxy Nexus ToolKit wont work ... nothing.
I can't be 100% sure that USB Debugging is enabled as I can't get past the Google Logo.
Is there anything that can be done to save this phone ... or is it a fancy paperweight?
I have an N4, I just bought this because the seller had no clue how to fix it, and it was a good deal. (not to mention I was planning to use it as a dev device for apps and such)
Thanks everyone!!!
Use the terminal on the Mac. I also have a Mac. Let me find u the files needed for adb and fast boot for macs.
Sent From My Miui Powered Galaxy Nexus
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OK. This was the guide I used when I first got my nexus s 4g but I also used it for my galaxy nexus. Follow the instructions and make sure u use the correct files for your phone. forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1129759
Sent From My Miui Powered Galaxy Nexus
Well crap .... after trying to use Fastboot (as ADB doesn't seem to want to recognize my device) I am stuck at the Google logo with the unlocked padlock.
I can still get in to CWM Recovery and Fastboot, but I am 100% lost on what to do now. I can not find a solution anywhere that works
clay_cauley said:
Well crap .... after trying to use Fastboot (as ADB doesn't seem to want to recognize my device) I am stuck at the Google logo with the unlocked padlock.
I can still get in to CWM Recovery and Fastboot, but I am 100% lost on what to do now. I can not find a solution anywhere that works
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Did you try using anther pc? Maybe windows can manage this out.. I don't know what else to suggest..
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
Jar3112 said:
Did you try using anther pc? Maybe windows can manage this out.. I don't know what else to suggest..
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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Unfortunately so ---- Windows XP and Windows 7 both ... I may try again tomorrow : /
Ok, so here is my status now ---
Flashed stock image using Odin. Said it was completed and successful. Gave a big "PASS" message.
Rebooted phone, and watched the Google logo bootloop for 30mins.
On the plus side, my phone is now getting recognized as an ADB Interface --- but only in Fastboot. When I enter Stock Recovery or CWM Recovery, I can no longer use adb.
1 step closer, or totally effed?
clay_cauley said:
Ok, so here is my status now ---
Flashed stock image using Odin. Said it was completed and successful. Gave a big "PASS" message.
Rebooted phone, and watched the Google logo bootloop for 30mins.
On the plus side, my phone is now getting recognized as an ADB Interface --- but only in Fastboot. When I enter Stock Recovery or CWM Recovery, I can no longer use adb.
1 step closer, or totally effed?
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Flash the image, bootloader and radio and that should get you booted
Same Problem
jaymazz13 said:
Flash the image, bootloader and radio and that should get you booted
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So I just had this happen to me over lunch, after an hour of trying to re-flash stock image, bootloader, and radios, i'm still getting the Google boot up screen. I too can get into flashboot, but I can not get into recovery... Suggestions?
Sorry, I know this threads a little old, but it was the same problem I am having, wasn't sure if anyone found a solution.
Thanks in advance...
marker2002 said:
So I just had this happen to me over lunch, after an hour of trying to re-flash stock image, bootloader, and radios, i'm still getting the Google boot up screen. I too can get into flashboot, but I can not get into recovery... Suggestions?
Sorry, I know this threads a little old, but it was the same problem I am having, wasn't sure if anyone found a solution.
Thanks in advance...
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Does ur computer recognize ur device when u plug it in?
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jaymazz13 said:
Does ur computer recognize ur device when u plug it in?
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Yes it does, but only in fast boot.
Other things I found:
-My battery is full. When I plug it in it shows it's charging then shows me battery life, shows full.
-When I turn it on, it gets stuck at Google screen
-When I go into fastboot my computer recognizes it, but after flashing anything to it, it just continues to be stuck on the Google start-up screen
Update since I've written this post... when I plug it in, it wont go past the 'showing that it's charging screen" I have to wait till it shows battery status before I can go into fast boot, and now it wont even do that... neat. Headed home, then i'll swap batteries and try it all again.
marker2002 said:
Yes it does, but only in fast boot.
Other things I found:
-My battery is full. When I plug it in it shows it's charging then shows me battery life, shows full.
-When I turn it on, it gets stuck at Google screen
-When I go into fastboot my computer recognizes it, but after flashing anything to it, it just continues to be stuck on the Google start-up screen
Update since I've written this post... when I plug it in, it wont go past the 'showing that it's charging screen" I have to wait till it shows battery status before I can go into fast boot, and now it wont even do that... neat. Headed home, then i'll swap batteries and try it all again.
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any updates?
hi clay_cauley .. I have the same problem..did y find any worked solution??
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Hi all, I have the same issue I'll try all the above even though half of it sounds half Chinese to me XD (not a developer, heh).
Cheers,

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Download the LG Mobile Launcher:
http://www21.zippyshare.com/v/80474003/file.html
Download an install the LG mobile driver:
http://www30.zippyshare.com/v/13539744/file.html
Note your phone model & serial number - it is located here:
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Now boot your phone into download mode:
Put your Optimus G Pro into download mode by switching it off, holding both the up and down volume buttons at the same time and insert the usb cable into the phone; wait for the drivers to finish loading if doing it for the first time.
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Start the LG Launcher and click on Options -> Upgrade Recovery
enter your phone model & serial number:
Click on OK - It should now download the firmware (about 2gb) and flash it - this may take some time.
After that you should do a factory reset or you will stuck in a bootloop:
1. Turn the phone off.
2. Press and hold Volume Down Key + Power/Lock Key at the same time.
3. Release the keys when the FACTORY HARD RESET screen appears.
4. Read the warning and press the Power/ Lock Key to confirm. Press any other key to cancel.
5. Press the Power/Lock Key to confirm once more or press any other key to cancel.
6. Your device will perform a hard reset.
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bootloader
Will this method work if your on custom ROM and bootloader is unlocked?
n0rthstar88 said:
Will this method work if your on custom ROM and bootloader is unlocked?
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Yes, and your bootloader will be relock, your phone will be unroot.
low battery wront
Wootever said:
Download the LG Mobile Launcher:
http://www21.zippyshare.com/v/80474003/file.html
Download an install the LG mobile driver:
http://www30.zippyshare.com/v/13539744/file.html
Note your phone model & serial number - it is located here:
Now boot your phone into download mode:
Start the LG Launcher and click on Options -> Upgrade Recovery
enter your phone model & serial number:
Click on OK - It should now download the firmware (about 2gb) and flash it - this may take some time.
After that you should do a factory reset or you will stuck in a bootloop:
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Hi , I am trying but always I get low battery wront.. but the battery is full charged. Can you help me? My phone is f240k but the model info is E988AT. I am using win 7 64bit.
thanks in advance
Will this restore an IMEI number after a botched unlocking?
(The IMEI is good, legit, and mine--I messed up a step in FreeGee and now it reports as 0.)
nothing works always abort because battery not full, although battery is fully charged
lg-user45 said:
nothing works always abort because battery not full, although battery is fully charged
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seem... my OGP HAVEING TROUBLE SAME LIKE YOU, any solution??
lg-user45 said:
nothing works always abort because battery not full, although battery is fully charged
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kuwir said:
seem... my OGP HAVEING TROUBLE SAME LIKE YOU, any solution??
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I am getting the same error. Anybody know how to bypass the warning?
uppon2 said:
I am getting the same error. Anybody know how to bypass the warning?
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any solutions to the problem guys? or still the same?
tillicollide said:
any solutions to the problem guys? or still the same?
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Still the same.
So - this doesn't work.
uppon2 said:
Still the same.
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The LGMLauncher can't find the internet. yes, it was run as administrator (?)
Too bad.
MDMTahiti said:
The LGMLauncher can't find the internet. yes, it was run as administrator (?)
Too bad.
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I have never seen that error unless they had server maintenance. You might want to reinstall and try again mate
RecoverY?
Hi..
Just wonder if I'm using CWM recovery.. will this method work and the recovery image back to stock as well? Thanks!
MDMTahiti said:
The LGMLauncher can't find the internet. yes, it was run as administrator (?)
Too bad.
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herroyuy said:
Hi..
Just wonder if I'm using CWM recovery.. will this method work and the recovery image back to stock as well? Thanks!
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This is the one I have used the last 5 times under a variety of messed up situations and it always works. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND TAKE YOUR TIME. It seems like a lot to do but it is not that bad after the first time you have all the files. Make a "Phone" folder on your computer and put all the files in there and keep everything nice and tidy. Follow the instructions and it will fix just about everything.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302660
P.S. When you get everything downloaded and unzipped..and you start flash tools with a # you found on the internet..maybe something like 39B0-IH19-4UAO-G6T8. you have checked manual mode on flash tools and put in the file locations in the top two slots, and you finally hit the yellow arrow at the top left....it will say "waiting" for about a minute. THIS IS NOT waiting on you to plug phone in!! You plug phone in when it says ready and that window with "waiting" goes away. Do not unplug the phone either just because it reboots. You need to wait until the bar turns blue and it says complete. This happens around 522 seconds or after.
this just saved my phone from being stuck on recovery! thanks!
I wonder if anyone has solved the battery issue with this method ????
Many users report that while using this method all goes well till around 45% complete and they get a message "Can not continue due to low battery level, please charge phone fully and try again".
This despite the phone being fully charged.
A very common problem it seems.
LL13-
Couldn't do it with this method.
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stulzerl said:
Couldn't do it with this method.
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me neither i have tried evry methos just cant find a kdz file have tot file and dll file??? any help
wanted warranty back!! plz help
Is this method resets the binary counter on my device?? And do i get my warranty back! plz help.
the reason behind doing so is...
1. When i was on stock unrooted new phone all seemed good.. but after 3 months when i open gallery app half of the imaged is gone. i have to again tap on screen to get back the full image. half upper screen gets randomly colored including the status bar. i thought it was an rom issue. so i rooted and put the custom (g2 apps added) rom. but the problem still continues. so i decided to follow these instructions. but can i get my warranty back? please help!
I am doing this right now and it says it is downloading but I don't see the progress bar
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Stuck in flash mode, FTF flashes, goes back to flash mode, bootloop at Sony logo

Hey guys,
I've been trying to work with my friends ZL for the past day or so. Normally I don't have these sorts of problems.. I've successfully been able to root and install custom recovery and rom within a day on devices like the Xperia U, Nexus 4, and Xperia X10. For some reason I'm having trouble with the ZL, locked BL.
- If I plug in the phone to the PC and load up flashtool, it says connected in flashmode. I can force it to connect in fastboot by holding vol+ but if I do nothing, it automatically connects in flash mode. This isn't normal, is it? Automatically connecting in flash mode?
- If I try to flash a stock FTF, it will flash it with NO issues at all. The only problem is when it is done flashing, it says the regular message of disconnect and start your phone, but at the same time it says phone connected in flashmode. So FTF flashes and completes and the flashtool log still says it's connected in flash mode, then if I try to disconnect the phone and boot it, it used to start looping, but now it just gives me 3 quick flashes of a red LED
- If I try to power on the phone, I just get 3 quick red LED flashes
- If I try to connect the phone to the charger, it shows the sony logo for a quick second, shuts down, then shows the sony logo again, and repreats indefinitely
- If I try to connect it to the PC, it boot loops in the same way. If I leave flashtool open, it says device connected in flash mode, then disconnected, then flash mode, then disconnected, and so on.
Based on my very limited knowledge of these things, I'd say the phone is stuck in flash mode.
Now, how do I get the phone out of flash mode? Or if that's not the problem, how do I fix this? I don't think it's possible to permanently brick an Android phone these days, so there must be something I can do get this phone back.
Please let me know if you have any suggestions! I would greatly, greatly appreciate it
same here, if anyone can help us, it will deeply appreciated.
Does the led light up green when it's connect to the pic and flashtool is saying it's in flashmode?
Sounds dumb, but have you COMPLETELY powered the phone off by holding down the yellow reset button for 10 seconds, until you get 3 vibes, and trying again?
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ATRIXXIRTA said:
Does the led light up green when it's connect to the pic and flashtool is saying it's in flashmode?
Sounds dumb, but have you COMPLETELY powered the phone off by holding down the yellow reset button for 10 seconds, until you get 3 vibes, and trying again?
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yup, aldready did that mnay time over. i even physically remove the battery connector on the board itself. the lights turn on for about half a second then gone. its always flash mode when i connect it to flashtool even after flashing..
Stuck volume button??
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Stuck volume button??
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sadly no... what i can do for now is going to fast boot and flash mode. i've been flashing 4.3 stock and even just kernel.sin but none worked...
lunatechhtc said:
sadly no... what i can do for now is going to fast boot and flash mode. i've been flashing 4.3 stock and even just kernel.sin but none worked...
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If you can get into fastboot, can you fastboot flash a boot.img with recovery built in, and boot into recovery with the buttons(pwr + vol -/+)?
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this what came out when i flashed boot.img...
INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Flashtool\firmwares\boot.img
INFO - Flashing selected kernel
INFO - sending 'boot' (12350 KB)...
INFO - OKAY [ 0.391s]
INFO - writing 'boot'...
INFO - FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
INFO - finished. total time: 0.392s
INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (12350 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.391s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.392s
INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
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Is your bootloader unlocked?
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---------- Post added at 10:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:50 PM ----------
By the way, OP, my name is Shaun and I live close to Toronto, lol
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yes. it's unlocked. i will charge it now then i will get back to you tomorrow. maybe charging it will help. thanks for the big help. i hope i can fix it with the help of you...
lunatechhtc said:
yes. it's unlocked. i will charge it now then i will get back to you tomorrow. maybe charging it will help. thanks for the big help. i hope i can fix it with the help of you...
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Good luck!
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Good evening friends, I am having problems after installing the rom on the DE 101 upon rom singapore 101, the first time I did the installation of the ROM was running everything is normal but when doing a simple test in Antutu, when the test reached to 22% the phone shut down, at first I thought it was bug in the app, but when trying to connect the phone came the problem, the phone will not turn over does not pass the boot screen "Sony". I can only call him when I keep the charger plugged in, I've been several ROMs and anything, the problem persists and the cell phone only turns on when plugged into the charger. I do not have the backup partition as the TA already bought the phone with unlocked bootloader.
If anyone can help me thanks.
ive charged my zl even its boot loops then after 3 hours, i charges and when i turn it on it show that its fine but when i unplug the phone, it's doing the same boot loop. i think i might have to replace the battery. i will call sony service center here but since its not on warranty anymore, i may have to shell out some money. btw, does anyone knows where can i buy ang orig battery replacement online? thanks!
Successfully replaced busted battery from Sony Xperia ZL C6503...
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the battery is new and got it from sony service center, i told them that i will install it myself and they send it to me since it out of warranty. :fingers-crossed:
lunatechhtc said:
Successfully replaced busted battery from Sony Xperia ZL C6503...
the battery is new and got it from sony service center, i told them that i will install it myself and they send it to me since it out of warranty. :fingers-crossed:
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Did the replacement battery fix your problem?
ATRIXXIRTA said:
Did the replacement battery fix your problem?
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yes! its definitely fixed it. now, i'm happy that i bumped into this thread and thank you for guiding me :good:
lunatechhtc said:
yes! its definitely fixed it. now, i'm happy that i bumped into this thread and thank you for guiding me :good:
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same for me, i've installed busy box
i just don't know it's not working with dual recovery
so i just got bootloop till SONY logo not even boot animation so i can't restore my backup
trying many times to flash the stock ROM with flahstool with no result
but somwehow i managed after many time, finally flahstool flash the stock ROM
JkIf you still can't solve it... Just bring your phone to sony and ask to repair it
Because i already experienced it..
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lunatechhtc said:
yes! its definitely fixed it. now, i'm happy that i bumped into this thread and thank you for guiding me :good:
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I'm having the same problem you were.
Always on 'flashmode' using flashtools. Phone won't turn up, always bootlooping.
Neither SUS could resolve it,
Think I'll have to use warranty service...
Bad luck

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