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[Q] Did I brick my Arc?

I install this black theme http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1084835 and I install back the original file again when i reboot it stuck after the SE animation and it keeps rebooting it self
how to recover guys pls help Thank You

Just repair using SEUS or PC companion.. If you've unlocked your bootloader then do the same with that instead..
Easy!

cant use SEUS or PC companion my phone stuck SEUS PC companion cant detect my phone.... I did not unlock my bootloader too lol..... is there any other way?

you have to flash you phone ..
i had the same issue, installed the battery mod icon..
no solution but flashing

swishman said:
you have to flash you phone ..
i had the same issue, installed the battery mod icon..
no solution but flashing
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how to flash my phone without bootloader unlock?

oooops double post.

lighterlp said:
how to flash my phone without bootloader unlock?
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either unlock your bootloader then use flashtool to flash it back or install PC Companion and try it again. When using the PC companion go to support zone then click update phone then chose the highlighted(blue) word "repair" then just follow the prompt

animboo said:
either unlock your bootloader then use flashtool to flash it back or install PC Companion and try it again. When using the PC companion go to support zone then click update phone then chose the highlighted(blue) word "repair" then just follow the prompt
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thanks for the help man....
but how to connect to PC companion since my phone cant start, it stuck before it can enter to the screen so that i press my phone manually connect with the PC companion? I cant go to that option
sorry for not understanding cos im newbie LOL

lighterlp said:
thanks for the help man....
but how to connect to PC companion since my phone cant start, it stuck before it can enter to the screen so that i press my phone manually connect with the PC companion? I cant go to that option
sorry for not understanding cos im newbie LOL
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for repairing the arc, it must be turned off, just open up pc companion, then it will instruct you how to connect your arc without turning it on(usually you hold down the back button while plugging it into the usb). Make sure to select the correct phone type when prompted(chose xperia arc). also make sure that your phone is atleast 50% above battery.
Follow the prompt, you cant go wrong.
try it now.

lighterlp said:
how to flash my phone without bootloader unlock?
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Sorry dude I didnt give up on you just had stuff to do for a bit, looks like your being looked after now
Sent via noahs ark

rustynuts34 said:
Sorry dude I didnt give up on you just had stuff to do for a bit, looks like your being looked after now
Sent via noahs ark
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just helping out a fellow new arc users. we all have been there, i can understand the panic and frustration(also felt that way when my arc bootloop on me lol).

Hi - Forgive me if I'm saying stuff that you already know...
-Switch your phone OFF. Leave it for 30 seconds or so..
-fire up SEUS.
-Select Arc (LT15 or SO1C depending on which you have..)
-HOLD THE "BACK" KEY down on your phone WHILE you plug the USB cable in.. Keep it pressed until SEUS tells you to release it.
SEUS will then either update your phone, or say that you have the latest software.
If it says that you have the latest software then you will get an option to repair your phone..
Use it!
If SEUS doesn't work do the same with Flashtool... it's like SEUS but not made by SE!

animboo said:
for repairing the arc, it must be turned off, just open up pc companion, then it will instruct you how to connect your arc without turning it on(usually you hold down the back button while plugging it into the usb). Make sure to select the correct phone type when prompted(chose xperia arc). also make sure that your phone is atleast 50% above battery.
Follow the prompt, you cant go wrong.
try it now.
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Thanks man

im_iceman said:
Hi - Forgive me if I'm saying stuff that you already know...
-Switch your phone OFF. Leave it for 30 seconds or so..
-fire up SEUS.
-Select Arc (LT15 or SO1C depending on which you have..)
-HOLD THE "BACK" KEY down on your phone WHILE you plug the USB cable in.. Keep it pressed until SEUS tells you to release it.
SEUS will then either update your phone, or say that you have the latest software.
If it says that you have the latest software then you will get an option to repair your phone..
Use it!
If SEUS doesn't work do the same with Flashtool... it's like SEUS but not made by SE!
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i did not see the blue repair words in the 1st place lol thank you very much

rustynuts34 said:
Sorry dude I didnt give up on you just had stuff to do for a bit, looks like your being looked after now
Sent via noahs ark
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yes, Thanks man

hope you solve your problem with the help we have provided.

Flash tools can also be used on locked bootloader. ~the end~

HELP!!!! Bricked ArcS

Well I've done the one in the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948210&page=3.
Now the phone is bricked. No response at all.
Any ideas, suggestions .... Thanks in advance.

comnic5 said:
Well I've done the one in the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948210&page=3.
Now the phone is bricked. No response at all.
Any ideas, suggestions .... Thanks in advance.
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while the phone is off connect it to pc, open Flashtool in fastboot mod. Flash a stock FW.
If that doesnt work open PC companion it should ask u to repair it if u follow istructions.

@deniel: It doesn't connect neither PC Companion or Flashtool. It doesn't enter in flashmode.

comnic5 said:
@deniel: It doesn't connect neither PC Companion or Flashtool. It doesn't enter in flashmode.
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Open flashtool
connect arc to PC
click the lighting and choose flashmode
choose a FW
it will ask u to unplug the device and unplug it again holding the backbutton
didnt happen?

No. It doesn't recognize the device. No led, no power, nothing

comnic5 said:
No. It doesn't recognize the device. No led, no power, nothing
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:\ strange. if u try to turn it on what happens? and try with pc comapnion to open it an look for "repair" or "solve problems" cant really remember (with phone unplugged) then it will tell u what to do

Have you pressed the menu key while connecting phone to computer?

bricked phone have to be OFF(remove battery and put back if necesaary if it's stuck at sony screen), prepare flashtool ftf and follow onscreen instruction and the flashtool will revive the phone.
Or maybe you could show the error msg from flashtool.
you are really bold in trying the untested bootunlocker, this definitely is a hard brick. hope you get out of this one.

bruce16878 said:
bricked phone have to be OFF(remove battery and put back if necesaary if it's stuck at sony screen), prepare flashtool ftf and follow onscreen instruction and the flashtool will revive the phone.
Or maybe you could show the error msg from flashtool.
you are really bold in trying the untested bootunlocker, this definitely is a hard brick. hope you get out of this one.
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I bricked my phone 5 times and always solved like me and him said so tell us how the screenr reaction and the flashtool error

deniel said:
:\ strange. if u try to turn it on what happens? and try with pc comapnion to open it an look for "repair" or "solve problems" cant really remember (with phone unplugged) then it will tell u what to do
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I try to turn it on but nothing happens. PC Companion doesn't recognize it.

deniel said:
I bricked my phone 5 times and always solved like me and him said so tell us how the screenr reaction and the flashtool error
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bruce16878 said:
bricked phone have to be OFF(remove battery and put back if necesaary if it's stuck at sony screen), prepare flashtool ftf and follow onscreen instruction and the flashtool will revive the phone.
Or maybe you could show the error msg from flashtool.
you are really bold in trying the untested bootunlocker, this definitely is a hard brick. hope you get out of this one.
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I wished I had the Sony screen. Well about the error is that it does not connect in flash mode.

comnic5 said:
I wished I had the Sony screen. Well about the error is that it does not connect in flash mode.
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Which button u press while connecting the phone?

deniel said:
Which button u press while connecting the phone?
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I tried with all.

Sorry for asking again: You started FlashTool (v0.9.8.0), clicked on the flash icon, selected "FlashMode", chose a firmware for your Arc S, activated "No final verification", clicked "OK", pressed the back button on the switched off phone WHILE plugging in the USB-Cable? No green LED - nothing? Did it work before?

comnic5 said:
I tried with all.
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Sorry if we repeat the same thing, but it must work like this: you hve the phone off and unplugged. You open flashtool, select the flash icon (flashtool), select the FW, and it tell u to plug the device to pc while holdin back button.
Sure u hold the the backbutton while pluggin in? and after have selected the FW ?

You've to select the firmware first before plugging it in.

Daniel D. said:
You've to select the firmware first before plugging it in.
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I know my friend. I flashed many many times. From X8 to XU till ArcS. I know flashtool. It doesn't connect. Only with testpoint said ZEUS flash device but it doesnt connect to flashtool neither PC Companion.

Sh**...

Daniel D. said:
Sh**...
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Yeap. Is that I don't know how to restore my .TA file. I know what I changed but ... how????

Help me please??
LT18i
Locked Bootloader
Root access
Had CMW via Xtools, so when I replaced the rom that disapeared!
The problem is that I've forgot to run the 2nd part - device optimization, and now the touchscreen simply doesn't work...
Can't do nothing - USB Debugging is on by default (never forget that I can't touch the phone)
Can't upload another rom via flashtool, the only thing I'm able to do is change the kernel with the 1_lt18i_4.1.B.0.431_kernelDowngrade
If I try to put the uptodate kernel, flashtool stops on "Reading Device Information"
Already try to restore it with Pc companion, but no luck
USB device is detecting LT15 on windows!
This is a total mess, I'm lost, and I've googled and tryed dozens of things all day long.. I'm tyred, exhausted, and my 2 day old ARC S is bricked!!
Can someone point me a way out??
Remember:
- USB debbug of (have no access to activate it)
- CMW disapeared when installed this rom, so have no recovery menu
- Bootloader is locked
- Can't flash rom via flashtool
I'm devastated!!
Thanks in advance,
Ricardo

Please Help Root Have Tried Every Thing

Hey guys I am trying to root my dad's Xperia Arc S but unfortunatelly I am having the most hardest time
I have tried anything to everything from flashboot to zerg rush to even droid break nothing is working
I believe the problem is my windows xp not having the correct Xperia Arc S drivers which i have installed i think
Although i have unlocked bootloader with flashboot
I cannot root
I even tried flash tool but same thing happens the computer does not recognize the phone for some reason
Can anyone point me to the right direction ?
Thank you

and this phone has gingerbread 2.3.4 not ICS

What firmware version you are on?
Sent from my Xperia Arc

If your phone's firmware is .62 then you cannot root. You must downgrade to .42 firmware
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

tangosierra_ said:
If your phone's firmware is .62 then you cannot root. You must downgrade to .42 firmware
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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How do i downgrade
do i just use flashboot to downgrade???

hmm my firmware is 4.0.2.A.0.62

i tried to downgrade from flashtool but the same thing occoured whenever i try to downgrade or flash i get this message in the flashtool
ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
i have installed the drivers countless times! can yall help me

Try reboot. It solved my problem with flashtool once.

to flash the firmware do i hold the back button and plug in the usb or the menu button and then plub in the usb?

s44suman said:
to flash the firmware do i hold the back button and plug in the usb or the menu button and then plub in the usb?
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Menu, or volume down (-)
BTW, Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
There is a link for drivers

djh5e said:
Menu, or volume down
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Really?
s44suman said:
to flash the firmware do i hold the back button and plug in the usb or the menu button and then plub in the usb?
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Yes, you hold back button while plugging the device. NOT the volume down or menu button.
As for drivers. Try with uninstalling everything from your comp, Flashtool, SUS, PC Companion, etc... And then do a clean install of Flashtool + drivers.
Then boot your comp into safe mode (just to be sure, as sometimes some background processes are preventing drivers from being installed) and then connect your phone to comp into flash mode (back button while connecting cable), and let your phone be recognised.
Then you can reboot your comp back into normal state, and then perform flashing.

[Q]Unbrick my Xperia S

Hi guys to day my mobile its dead.
Don't charge,Don't boot, Don't flashmode, Don't fastboot and i don't know i can do
when i plug the phone in my PC the phone is recognized QHSUB_DLoad, but im trying using drviers and nothing, flashtool don't recognize.
I do the power button + vol up, don't work.
What i can do?
PD: Sorry for my english, if you need more data just ask me.

what last did u tried to do ???

drsanket_xperia_u said:
what last did u tried to do ???
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I remove the back cover and remove the battery later i try the Power + Vol Up method.
No led, no light in screen

elpelas said:
I remove the back cover and remove the battery later i try the Power + Vol Up method.
No led, no light in screen
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no i meant did u tried to mess around wid something?? or it started all of a sudden????

drsanket_xperia_u said:
no i meant did u tried to mess around wid something?? or it started all of a sudden????
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i wipe the cache, fix permission and reboot in cwm, but when the phoe start bootloop, later turn off and brick

elpelas said:
i wipe the cache, fix permission and reboot in cwm, but when the phoe start bootloop, later turn off and brick
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its not a hard brick ....
probably an empty battery.
charge it for some time.... thorough wall socket or through usb port....
also try to do a hard reset by pressing volume up plus vol down plus power key all simultaneously till u feel 3 vibrations

drsanket_xperia_u said:
its not a hard brick ....
probably an empty battery.
charge it for some time.... thorough wall socket or through usb port....
also try to do a hard reset by pressing volume up plus vol down plus power key all simultaneously till u feel 3 vibrations
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when i reboot the battery is 92%, i try the last combination but no vibrations and response.

elpelas said:
when i reboot the battery is 92%, i try the last combination but no vibrations and response.
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how come u knw the battery %?? as u said screen is nt working ...

drsanket_xperia_u said:
how come u knw the battery %?? as u said screen is nt working ...
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before the wipe cache and fix permission

still if u can use another battery try it
also i want to knw which rom u flashed
there is something
u said ur phone is recognized as
qhsusbdload
take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052846

drsanket_xperia_u said:
still if u can use another battery try it
also i want to knw which rom u flashed
there is something
u said ur phone is recognized as
qhsusbdload
take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052846
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My rom is the newest KA21 SSpeed, i use pimp my rom for change the cpu settings but i reboot 3 times and no problem.

elpelas said:
My rom is the newest KA21 SSpeed, i use pimp my rom for change the cpu settings but i reboot 3 times and no problem.
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okies... just to ensure that u cant enter fastboot n flashmode due to phone fault
... u have win 7 right???

drsanket_xperia_u said:
okies... just to ensure that u cant enter fastboot n flashmode due to phone fault
... u have win 7 right???
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i have windows 8 in firmware unprotected or like this, and sure ican't acces to any mode fastboot and flashmode

elpelas said:
i have windows 8 in firmware unprotected or like this, and sure ican't acces to any mode fastboot and flashmode
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windows 8 have problms related to flashmode n fastboot ...
were u earlier able to get into flashmode/ fastboot on windows 8???
plz see it here for latest fastboot/ flashmode driver for win8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582554

drsanket_xperia_u said:
windows 8 have problms related to flashmode n fastboot ...
were u earlier able to get into flashmode/ fastboot on windows 8???
plz see it here for latest fastboot/ flashmode driver for win8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582554
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okay with this the pc recognize with SEMC flash generic, but the flashtool say:
08/001/2013 12:01:39 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

now recognize sony sa102 ADB interface Driver, but flashtool doesn't work

Pimp my rom is ****. Took me ages to sort my phone out afterwards
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S

Ben36 said:
Pimp my rom is ****. Took me ages to sort my phone out afterwards
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
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But your phone isn't dead jajaja

elpelas said:
now recognize sony sa102 ADB interface Driver, but flashtool doesn't work
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Flashtool is connected.... Although usb debugging is off...
Did u tried fastboot / flashmode....could u tell how do enter flashmode exactly jz to make sure u r doing it right
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

drsanket_xperia_u said:
Flashtool is connected.... Although usb debugging is off...
Did u tried fastboot / flashmode....could u tell how do enter flashmode exactly jz to make sure u r doing it right
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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Ok normally turn off mobile and push the vol up or down for fastboot or flashmode respectively and push the usb, and work.
In other case i use power + vol down or vol up and later push the usb. Both works

[Q] my Xperia SL is bricked

Hi, i have a problem and i really need help.I put my Xperia SL into bootloop and then i flash X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf from flashtool and now my phone is dead(wont open, just my red light from when i'm trying to charge him).It has been like that for 4 months.
I try SOFT RESET = 1 vibration then let go of buttons and HARD RESET = 3 vibrations then let go but nothing hapens.
If I charge him on computer is show me the red led and after 10 minutes is shows me the green led and it conects on the computer.
The PC is see him but SUS,flashtool and PC companion doesnt recognize him.When i'm conecting him to pc and i open flashtool ,it see him conected in flash mode.
I try to disconnect the battery ribbon from motherboard and reconnect battery ribbon and then to connect USB cable while holding vol +/- but nothing happens.
If you have any questions just ask me.Sorry for my bad english.

iusy98 said:
Hi, i have a problem and i really need help.I put my Xperia SL into bootloop and then i flash X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf from flashtool and now my phone is dead(wont open, just my red light from when i'm trying to charge him).It has been like that for 4 months.
I try SOFT RESET = 1 vibration then let go of buttons and HARD RESET = 3 vibrations then let go but nothing hapens.
If I charge him on computer is show me the red led and after 10 minutes is shows me the green led and it conects on the computer.
The PC is see him but SUS,flashtool and PC companion doesnt recognize him.When i'm conecting him to pc and i open flashtool ,it see him conected in flash mode.
I try to disconnect the battery ribbon from motherboard and reconnect battery ribbon and then to connect USB cable while holding vol +/- but nothing happens.
If you have any questions just ask me.Sorry for my bad english.
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here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170 , you can try method mention at the thread

MrGezz said:
here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170 , you can try method mention at the thread
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I try this metode when i bricked my phone and it doesnt work.Flashtool doesnt recognize my phone so i cant use it.

iusy98 said:
I try this metode when i bricked my phone and it doesnt work.Flashtool doesnt recognize my phone so i cant use it.
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does flashtool still recognize your phone as connected in flashmode ??

MrGezz said:
does flashtool still recognize your phone as connected in flashmode ??
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Flashtool knows that my phone is in flashmode but it doesnt recognize him

iusy98 said:
Flashtool knows that my phone is in flashmode but it doesnt recognize him
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well then , it should be ok to flash back original firmware using flashtool , cause flashtool still recognize ur phone when connected in flash mode..

MrGezz said:
well then , it should be ok right to flash back original firmware using flashtool , cause flashtool still recognize ur phone when connecting in flash mode..
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I try that but it doesnt work.It starting the procedure but nothing happens.

iusy98 said:
I try that but it doesnt work.It starting the procedure but nothing happens.
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have you unlock your bootloader ???

MrGezz said:
have you unlock your bootloader ???
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Yes

iusy98 said:
Yes
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flash again stock kernel , then if you use the newest flashtool , try to relock your phone using the option in flashtool , the UB button

iusy98 said:
Yes
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This is an image of flashtool trying to flash a firmware

MrGezz said:
flash again stock kernel , then if you use the newest flashtool , try to relock your phone using the option in flashtool , the UB button
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I try to flash again stock kernel but it doesnt work and if this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335555 is the newest version of flashtool i cant fiind the ub button. If UB means bootloader unlock in my version of flashtool it write BLU

iusy98 said:
I try to flash again stock kernel but it doesnt work and if this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335555 is the newest version of flashtool i cant fiind the ub button. If UB means bootloader unlock in my version of flashtool it write BLU
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I try again to flash kernel but it stop and its doing nothing,like i told i the first place.
I dont know what to do!!
Anyway, thank you for your help

iusy98 said:
I put my Xperia SL into bootloop and then i flash X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf
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Well that's your problem you've flashed a relock file for the wrong phone, if you look that's for the X10 you need to search for the one for your phone
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

iusy98 said:
I try to flash again stock kernel but it doesnt work and if this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335555 is the newest version of flashtool i cant fiind the ub button. If UB means bootloader unlock in my version of flashtool it write BLU
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sorry I meant BLU .. hahaha .. I'm out of idea .. sorry man ,,