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Bricked my phone flashing

Hi,
Well I tried to flash the firmware on my xperia play and I bricked it and now it won't boot, I'm really a noob at this stuff so maybe someone can help me out.
My original firmware:
R800i
Current Android version: 2.3.3
Build version: 3.0.1.A.0.145
I tried to flash it and i got this error
24/029/2011 22:29:29 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
24/029/2011 22:29:29 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
24/029/2011 22:29:29 - INFO - Then go to application settings
24/029/2011 22:29:29 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
I really don't know what to do now.
Cheers

Press back button when prompted, highlight all sin files
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Good!, It's not just me who can't get it to work Someone help use plz

I had the same problem, installed companion and in update option you have a "restore" or " repair" link, after doing all the program said,the Xperia Play it booted again.
I had to do this several after several times, bue every time my Xperia Play booted again

Hey,
In Sony Ericsson PC Companion, I can't get pass the Battery thing,

Posibly your battery is under 50%

How would i no when i can't even boot it or anything?

@sonny788 If it's not rooted and/or you haven't unlocked your bootloader, then take it to an official SE repair shop and let them fix it. It's under warranty then.
You might try another pc/laptop to flash from or uninstall pc companion and flashtool and then reinstall it with all drivers again.
You could also redownload the ftf file or re-extract it.
Are you using version 0.2.9.1 beta of flashtool wich is afaik the only one supporting the xplay.
Regards Dousan...

dawilster said:
Hi,
Well I tried to flash the firmware on my xperia play and I bricked it and now it won't boot, I'm really a noob at this stuff so maybe someone can help me out.
My original firmware:
R800i
Current Android version: 2.3.3
Build version: 3.0.1.A.0.145
I tried to flash it and i got this error
24/029/2011 22:29:29 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
24/029/2011 22:29:29 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
24/029/2011 22:29:29 - INFO - Then go to application settings
24/029/2011 22:29:29 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
I really don't know what to do now.
Cheers
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Install Sony Ericsson update service (SEUS) tool on your pc and follow all the instructions , it will flash ur generic Rom ...and ur play will be unbricked ....
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

arpit85 said:
Install Sony Ericsson update service (SEUS) tool on your pc and follow all the instructions , it will flash ur generic Rom ...and ur play will be unbricked ....
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
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I did that. "Says no software for this device or something"

Sonny788 said:
I did that. "Says no software for this device or something"
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Did it said your phone has latest software installed ??
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Sonny788 said:
I did that. "Says no software for this device or something"
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You need to go to an option in SEUS that'll repair your phone and that should work. Can't remember the actual path to get there and i haven't got SEUS installed on my netbook nor do i have my phone (in for repair, will pick it up today).
Regards Dousan...

Dousan said:
You need to go to an option in SEUS that'll repair your phone and that should work. Can't remember the actual path to get there and i haven't got SEUS installed on my netbook nor do i have my phone (in for repair, will pick it up today).
Regards Dousan...
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I did all that using SEUS but it says no software for this device or something

Sonny788 said:
I did all that using SEUS but it says no software for this device or something
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What does it say exactly. you can not be helped if you are not clear about what the problem is.

Azeazezar said:
What does it say exactly. you can not be helped if you are not clear about what the problem is.
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LIke i said, No Software for this device

got the same problem.
got one firmware to boot up but I get low on space issue. 380mb used? wtf!
relocked my bootloader to try my luck with SEUS but no dice. is says while flashing "error ect2"
anyone got a solution to this?

you could try watonserver afaik it's free you just have to sign up, that might fix it for you?
Regards Dousan...

arc dont open after update

hi
i bought a Sony xperia arc lt15a few month ago.
since i got it i just had problems with it ... anyway.
so now i tried to update to android 2.3.4 (last update available)
then the update finished so i tried to turn my phone on and its vibrate 1 time a nothing happen so i tried to let it charge for hours,remove battery and put it back,remove everything and put it back, nothing worked so i tried to repair it with pc companion.I followed every step and now my phone still don't turn on....
to do fast:
phone : Sony Ericsson arc lt15a from rogers Canada
unlock bl:no
rooted:no
flashed:nope again
what used to update : PC companion and seus ?(the update service thing)
thanks if you can solve my problems anyone don't hesitate to ask some question if they are needed
ps:sorry if wrong place i didnt know where to post

Isn't it under warranty still ?
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i dont think so

fenek666 said:
i dont think so
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Try flashtool and the right ftf file.
via Sony Ericsson Xperia

sdk16420 said:
Try flashtool and the right ftf file.
via Sony Ericsson Xperia
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ur right,, 5 mins ago i did something wrong and my xperia arc wont open.. it was showing me "Sony Ericsson Make.Believe" and in down right corner "Jaso @ #number of ur kernel#"
i flashed it 2 secs ago and its ok now xD!

like i said i already tryed everything the only rom that work on my cellphone is the rogers 2.3.3 posted by a other member i tried alot of 2.3.4 and none is working i even tried downloading the official one like 5 time trough pc compagnion and nothing work

Pr0xXxY said:
ur right,, 5 mins ago i did something wrong and my xperia arc wont open.. it was showing me "Sony Ericsson Make.Believe" and in down right corner "Jaso @ #number of ur kernel#"
i flashed it 2 secs ago and its ok now xD!
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If your phone bootloader is locked...how did you managed install JasonStein Miui kernel?
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taaviu said:
If your phone bootloader is locked...how did you managed install JasonStein Miui kernel?
Sent via MIUI 2.1.13
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mine is not what should i do i cant flash that one and the official 2.3.4 trough pc compagnion dont work ?

fenek666 said:
mine is not what should i do i cant flash that one and the official 2.3.4 trough pc compagnion dont work ?
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Ups....messed up users.
But if bootloader is OPEN/UNLOCKED. Then use flashtool in development section..
This will do this job fine.
If bootloader is LOCKED/CLOSED, then use official update method..if 1st flash unsucsess...then reflash agent.
Error you getting if drivers or Java is not correctly installed.
Sent via MIUI 2.1.13

well man my bootloader is locked but official dont work on my phone he never open after the official one i tried like 5 time and the only way to make it work again is using a 2.3.3 version trough flashtool that i downloaded some where on the forum

fenek666 said:
well man my bootloader is locked but official dont work on my phone he never open after the official one i tried like 5 time and the only way to make it work again is using a 2.3.3 version trough flashtool that i downloaded some where on the forum
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Are you sure you tried flash correct firmware??
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Hey Did You Get Your Phone Working Yet ?

Daxomega007 said:
Hey Did You Get Your Phone Working Yet ?
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well i flashed an 2.3.3 rogers firmware and its now working but i cant get on 2.3.4 for obscure reason
and i tried like 5 different 2.3.4 firmware and they are not working and i also tried to update from the phone which didnt worked and from the computer by update service which didnt worked too

fenek666 said:
well i flashed an 2.3.3 rogers firmware and its now working but i cant get on 2.3.4 for obscure reason
and i tried like 5 different 2.3.4 firmware and they are not working and i also tried to update from the phone which didnt worked and from the computer by update service which didnt worked too
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Unlock bootloader and flash whatever you want.
Sent via MIUI 2.1.13

how i unlock the bootloader if my phone dont open up when i try to update lol ? and could i update to 2.3.4 with unloacked ?

Maybe you need this toto
fenek666 said:
hi
i bought a Sony xperia arc lt15a few month ago.
since i got it i just had problems with it ... anyway.
so now i tried to update to android 2.3.4 (last update available)
then the update finished so i tried to turn my phone on and its vibrate 1 time a nothing happen so i tried to let it charge for hours,remove battery and put it back,remove everything and put it back, nothing worked so i tried to repair it with pc companion.I followed every step and now my phone still don't turn on....
to do fast:
phone : Sony Ericsson arc lt15a from rogers Canada
unlock bl:no
rooted:no
flashed:nope again
what used to update : PC companion and seus ?(the update service thing)
thanks if you can solve my problems anyone don't hesitate to ask some question if they are needed
ps:sorry if wrong place i didnt know where to post
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Hello i think you need 4 this >>> <toto> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358

a noob wanting to upgarade to official ics

my brother bought a new arc s and it is on gb and he wants to upgrade to official ics
so i told him wait for me to upgrade it without go to service center and these stuff ... so i am here an i know that u all will help me with that
so i want to upgrade it to ics but with official way " no root no odin no flash no recovery no all that stuff that i did on my galaxy tab cause his mobile at warrenty and ofcourse he wont brick it
so i want the easist way to do that

Use PC Companion/Sony Update Service
Sent from my LT18i

excuse me but what is that ? im strange here i know but i came here cause i know that u will help me
and what about these guide ? what is the difference between these and ur guide ? http://androidadvices.com/update-sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-official-ics-403-firmware/2/#.UE5N3rLibWQ

Just connect phone to computer and let it to instal PC Companion or go here http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/ and download it. This is official software from Sony.

my brother is abroad and he will be back after 2 days so i want to download everything at my pc so as to upgrade his mobile offline can i do it ? or must open pc companion and download the update from the apllication and download it to the arc s ?
also i opend these link http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/software/phones/xperia-arc-s/ and noticed that Latest available software: 4.1.B.0.587 ... is it jelly bean ?
and exactly what is the size for the firmware if i download it with pc companion ?
and really thanks to u all

Read the guides and stickys, it's all there, all you need to do is READ!

believe me i went to these link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188 be4 i posted a new topic and ask about it ... there are alot of topics and alot of links to download and different version !! also after i download a firmware what should i do !!

btw im from egypt so i want arabic in firmware

help please

Mohaakotb said:
help please
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What with?

is there any risk if i updated the mobile by pc companion and internt stops within the process ? cause i have weak internet connection

Mohaakotb said:
is there any risk if i updated the mobile by pc companion and internt stops within the process ? cause i have weak internet connection
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Use the flashtool instead.

Mohaakotb said:
btw im from egypt so i want arabic in firmware
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Search for the middle east ftf it's in here you need to do some searching yourself when you find it use flashtool after reading the guides
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

Plug your phone into the computer and it will then install PC Companion,once it has done this, click the pc companion icon on your pc,it will then proceed to look for the latest update,when done follow the instructions to install the update to your phone,follow this and you should have no problems.
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[Q] My Warranty

I have an issue on my device, it won't charge at all or only connected to charger while not charging at all!
I have rooted my device (Bin4ry) and now I want my warranty back for repair.
I have managed to charge it to 30 per cent and install clean firmware using flashtool.
My firmware was .ftf file that I created myself from Sony Mobile Update Service earlier.
Question is: Do I have my warranty back? Do they have a way to find out I used program called "flashtool" and not "PC Companion". As I said I made .ftf myself and did not download from xda.

Yes ! You have Your warranty back.
Don't worry - be happy

Why don't you just repair the firmware via Update Service?

Someguyfromhell said:
Why don't you just repair the firmware via Update Service?
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I don't know, I did not want to wait for download to finish as my battery was 30 percent already and I already had my backups :\
Also, I was afraid that PC Companion would not want to repair phone without 100 percent.
PS: Forgot to mention that my bootloader was never unlocked - no worries there
81grzes said:
Yes ! You have Your warranty back.
Don't worry - be happy
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Great!

PC Companion can repair phone with 50 percent of battery - if I remember correct.

First things first -
1) Are you sure that it's not a problem with your battery or your charger? It might not be a problem with the phone but with the cable or the charger instead. Try using different cables/chargers that you know work, and try again.

tangosierra_ said:
First things first -
1) Are you sure that it's not a problem with your battery or your charger? It might not be a problem with the phone but with the cable or the charger instead. Try using different cables/chargers that you know work, and try again.
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Well, that does not matter now Service guys will see what is wrong now when I have my warranty.
Thanks anyway

my xperia arc is keep restartig plz help !!!!!!!!

hey all i'm new here and also i'm beginner in android
i have problem with my xperia arc lt15i
it keep restarting
first sony logo is coming then xperia then the home screen and after a few seconds it restart itself doing the same thing again
i tried to flash the stock rom using flashtool but the flashing process stopped at the beginning i think it because the bootloader is locked
plz help me
thank u
note : sorry for my bad english

Wrong. You can still use Flashtool even with a locked bootloader. If you're new to this, I suggest you use the PC Companion to repair your phone since it is easier.
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popthosegaskets said:
Wrong. You can still use Flashtool even with a locked bootloader. If you're new to this, I suggest you use the PC Companion to repair your phone since it is easier.
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thanks for replying but the PC Companion don't recognize the phone because the phone keep rebooting
and i downloaded 2 different stock roms and the flashtool give me the same error

Try using Sony update service and see if it helps.
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popthosegaskets said:
Try using Sony update service and see if it helps.
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i downloaded the latest version of this program and couldn't find my mobile in it

Did you look carefully? Your phone should be listed there.
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