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Hi
i wanted to have ics in xperia play, i tried to install ics-beta without unlocking bootloader.
It got stuck in installing userdata.img
now its not booting up, i have tried installing ftf using flashtool, it detects phone but stuck at 16 % in flashmode
after somedays, now its showing blinking red light , not even allow to enter in flashmode or fastboot mode
please help for solving this , i hope u solve my problem
thanks ya in advance
Blinking red lght?? Mybe ur bttry is awfully low. U should hav at least 50% to do any kind of flashing.
Mybe u should find anthr batt or get ur batt chrge n try re-entering flashmode n flash anther .ftf.. That should get ur phne back to life.
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hacky017 said:
Hi
i wanted to have ics in xperia play, i tried to install ics-beta without unlocking bootloader.
It got stuck in installing userdata.img
now its not booting up, i have tried installing ftf using flashtool, it detects phone but stuck at 16 % in flashmode
after somedays, now its showing blinking red light , not even allow to enter in flashmode or fastboot mode
please help for solving this , i hope u solve my problem
thanks ya in advance
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You need an Unlocked Bootloader for the ICS beta ROM as it uses a different kernel
first of all,,
thankz ya for the reply
now i can enter in flash mode n fastboot mode ,,, but i dis case i haven't clear partion or any cache,,, !!!
even i cant install ftf stock rom 2.3.4 through flashtool
it stuck at 16%
now how do i boot my device ??
please help me out
hacky017 said:
first of all,,
thankz ya for the reply
now i can enter in flash mode n fastboot mode ,,, but i dis case i haven't clear partion or any cache,,, !!!
even i cant install ftf stock rom 2.3.4 through flashtool
it stuck at 16%
now how do i boot my device ??
please help me out
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Try flashing 2.3.3 then updating from there
I've had an issue with certain ftf stock ROMs in the past.
Occasionally it can be flash mode switching itself off. Try taking the battery out, selecting the 2.3.4 ftf to flash, then when it asks you to connect the phone, hold the back button and connect the battery but keep the back button pressed. Its a long shot but it might work.
Also, if you can still boot your phone up, switch it to MTP mode instead of Mass Storage (USB settings) as that can affect flashtool sometimes.
If neither of those 2 ideas work, then try 2.3.3 and update
Hope Ive helped
changing build num
Hi thanks ya,,
now m runing through 2.3.4,,, but build number showing 4.0.2.A.0.69
which i cant root ,,,!!! rite
how to flash again original or previous rome 4.0.2.A.0.42
i do have flashtool,,, n explain me step by step
Thank u
Here's a video of how to flash an xperia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74
here is the flashtool (always use latest)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
and from this thread you can download the ftf files
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399
I am new at all this stuff but i think I'm starting to somehow get a hang of it. I rooted my phone this week running .587 by downgrading the kernel etc, you know. Today I wanted to try another rom so I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248 To install Xperia Ultimate HD on my phone with a locked bootloader.
However during step 8 CWM shut down and started to boot. But it doesn't start and I'm unable to get back into CWM My computer won't recognise the phone so I can't flash the kernel or do a complete reset using SUS. What do I do? is it save:able?
Been doing flashtool ftf recoveries whenever this occured. Do not power on arc s with it stuck. let flashtool self boot to flash mode and you will be back in buisness again.
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if you could tell me what to do a bit more precise I'd really love you! like a small guide
I assumed you have flashtool since you mention about kernel downgrade. if no get it installed
the step actually same as flashing the kernel with phone power off.
reference link to a online guide
http://www.thespicygadgematics.com/2012/06/how-to-fix-bricked-sony-xperia-android.html
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Sparfen said:
if you could tell me what to do a bit more precise I'd really love you! like a small guide
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1. Flash ready to rood ics 562 with flashtool. Here's a youtube tutorial.
2. Root your phone
3. get cwm and follow these steps to install custom rom with locked bootloader
make sure in cwm before installation
1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. wipe cache partition
3. go to mounts and storage menu and\
4. format /system
5. format/data
6. format cache
7. exit mounts and storage menu
6. go to advance
7. wipe dalvik cache
8. wipe battery stats
9. exit advance
10. install custom rom from sd card without rebooting
works every time for me
TRY THIS!
Sparfen said:
I am new at all this stuff but i think I'm starting to somehow get a hang of it. I rooted my phone this week running .587 by downgrading the kernel etc, you know. Today I wanted to try another rom so I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248 To install Xperia Ultimate HD on my phone with a locked bootloader.
However during step 8 CWM shut down and started to boot. But it doesn't start and I'm unable to get back into CWM My computer won't recognise the phone so I can't flash the kernel or do a complete reset using SUS. What do I do? is it save:able?
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ok first since ur stuck flash back to stock using flash tools n then follow the procedure.. i had a similar problem n i fixed it.. it was a very simple prob.. for installing these custom roms u ve to format system/ , so if ur using the cwm app by pvyparts ul loose the cwm after wiping it.. all u ve to do is after flashing the custom rom ul ve to install CWM back (use cwm version 5 available in the thread by pvyparts.. not the latest one..)
here's the thread for CWM
n post back if it works..
Thanks guys, really appreciate it, will try these methods out.
Still won't work
I tried doing all the different things you said but the phone won't boot holding in the back button and inserting the datacable. The light on the side turns green but nothing else happens.
Sparfen said:
I tried doing all the different things you said but the phone won't boot holding in the back button and inserting the datacable. The light on the side turns green but nothing else happens.
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Mate, press the back button while you connect to PC and flashtool will show "device connected in flashmode" than select a firmware to FLASH and FLASH it. After the process is done disconnect and power it on... =)
jader13254 said:
Mate, press the back button while you connect to PC and flashtool will show "device connected in flashmode" than select a firmware to FLASH and FLASH it. After the process is done disconnect and power it on... =)
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Yeah, that I know and that's what I'm doing. When I hold down the back key and connect to the pc all that happens is that the green led lights up. Flashtool won't recognise it and it still says that I should hold down the back key and then connect to the PC...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
XperienceD said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
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Thanks but flashtool won't recognise it and i have a locked bootloader.
Sparfen said:
I am new at all this stuff but i think I'm starting to somehow get a hang of it. I rooted my phone this week running .587 by downgrading the kernel etc, you know. Today I wanted to try another rom so I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248 To install Xperia Ultimate HD on my phone with a locked bootloader.
However during step 8 CWM shut down and started to boot. But it doesn't start and I'm unable to get back into CWM My computer won't recognise the phone so I can't flash the kernel or do a complete reset using SUS. What do I do? is it save:able?
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This happened to me once, if i remember right, i've used the repair phone option in sus ( since my phone cannot be recognized i did the click your phone option) it did not repair my phone since sus said i have the latest version installed BUT then i pulled out my battery, reinsert it; open flashtoool, clicked flashmode and entered it successfully
Sparfen said:
Thanks but flashtool won't recognise it and i have a locked bootloader.
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Odd, because flashtool skills recognise it. Try pulling out the battery and reinserting it and connecting
Sent from Xperia Arc S
THANK YOU!
jman2131 said:
Odd, because flashtool skills recognise it. Try pulling out the battery and reinserting it and connecting
Sent from Xperia Arc S
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OMG! I pulled out the battery and left it out for a while and then flashtool noticed it and i was able to flash in a generic rom! Thank you!
Which rom u flashed??
Sparfen said:
OMG! I pulled out the battery and left it out for a while and then flashtool noticed it and i was able to flash in a generic rom! Thank you!
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I was also stuck at Sony logo and it reboots every time just after sony logo. Then i used flashtool, flashed using "LT15i_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf".....
Now it boot further, but only to XPERIA logo, and then reboots....but certain times i have seen it getting past the logo, like it shows a display asking for pc companion, even the taskbar too with time and blutooth icon on it....but all of a sudden it reboots. i have tried rebooting more than a 100 times, while taking out battery everytime.
Also, I'm not able to get into recovery mode. I tried this using the combination of power on, and when sony logo appears, pressing and releasing volume down repeatedly. I hope i'm doing right.
So what should I do?? am not able to use this phone for a week...
Please help me out.
Ok got it working. I just unlocked the boot loader from sony bootloader site(sorry couldn't post the link, because of low post count)
So, it booted up but show error as soon as put a sim, that "Unfortunately keypad has stopped working".
I figured out the culprit, it is the build version with i flash it. I reflashed it with LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_kernel.ftf, now it working fine like a charm.
So much relief...!!
Hope this may help someone too...so i shared!!!
Hello. I have a xperia S and after doing a reset factory it pass kernel screen and goes to xperia screen and then again it goes to kernel screen and so on.
By holding volume up and power button it vibrate one time and after one second vibrating three times and then it turns off.
I don't know how to fix this. can someone help me?
Thanks.
kiiiiiid said:
Hello. I have a xperia S and after doing a reset factory it pass kernel screen and goes to xperia screen and then again it goes to kernel screen and so on.
By holding volume up and power button it vibrate one time and after one second vibrating three times and then it turns off.
I don't know how to fix this. can someone help me?
Thanks.
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Download flashtool ,download one of the available firmwares available in the development section(.55 is the latest)
Open flashtool ,Power off your phone , hold down vol. down and connect to usb port of your pc/laptop , drag the downloaded firmware and drop it on the flashtool , a new window will open , click proceed and the flashing procedure will start....
ap030993 said:
Download flashtool ,download one of the available firmwares available in the development section(.55 is the latest)
Open flashtool ,Power off your phone , hold down vol. down and connect to usb port of your pc/laptop , drag the downloaded firmware and drop it on the flashtool , a new window will open , click proceed and the flashing procedure will start....
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I did it but when I am trying to drop the firmware which is zip file, it says "you can only drop ftf files"
^^^
unzip the zip file with 7-zip/winrar . you will get a ftf file. flash that using the latest flashtool. hope this helps.
HeXacoRe0 said:
^^^
unzip the zip file with 7-zip/winrar . you will get a ftf file. flash that using the latest flashtool. hope this helps.
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yeah thanks. Since I have mac and it didn't work but anyhow I used another tft file and now it's back to stock rom. at least it turns on
Now I have to root it again and install the CFW.
Thank you all for great helps.
I recently flashed CM9 to my phone, but now i want to move on to JB, but for some reason i can not get into flash mode to write a different FTF.
When i I try to get into flash mode, I power the device off, hold the back button, and insert the USB cable. The LED on top flickers green then the screen comes on the the charging screen.
The same happens when I try to use fastboot except blue light flickers.
I have tried diferent computers, cables and OS's im not sure what else to try.
Download flashtool and install the drivers for your phone then leave your phone and enable unknown sources and enable usb debugging then open flashtool then press flash icon and select fastboot mode then plug your phone in then select reboot into fastboot mode via adb
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FaiselW said:
Download flashtool and install the drivers for your phone then leave your phone and enable unknown sources and enable usb debugging then open flashtool then press flash icon and select fastboot mode then plug your phone in then select reboot into fastboot mode via adb
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I ran the driver utility and even when I send reboot bootloader via adb, the LED only flickers blue for a moment, then it boots to CWM.
I didn't think the drivers on the computer would change if the phone goes into flash mode or not though.
Default Cant Get To FastBoot or Flash Mode
You would need to be in flashmode (green light) to install a stock FTF not fastboot mode has suggested above. Have you tried flashing another version of CM9 with your phone via cwm and then trying from there see if the problem is not your rom.If not it could be a driver issue.
tallman43 said:
You would need to be in flashmode (green light) to install a stock FTF not fastboot mode has suggested above. Have you tried flashing another version of CM9 with your phone via cwm and then trying from there see if the problem is not your rom.If not it could be a driver issue.
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I know i need to be in flash mode, i just reinstalled cm9.1.0 and it still has the same problem. I dont know what to do. I have tried multiple cords, I have used ubuntu ,win7 and win8 with the drivers installed and reinstalled. Im worried that my phone is broken.
Ngong0 said:
I know i need to be in flash mode, i just reinstalled cm9.1.0 and it still has the same problem. I dont know what to do. I have tried multiple cords, I have used ubuntu ,win7 and win8 with the drivers installed and reinstalled. Im worried that my phone is broken.
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(1) Have you installed other roms before your problem started did this only start after installing CM9
(2) Have you flashed any other kernels before CM9 or was CM9 your first rom/kernel flash
Noticed on your first post you wrote that you hold the back button then attached the usb did you do this when flashtool said or before, you need to connect the usb exactly when flashtool tells you to like below step 5
(1) How to flash a stock .ftf Rom
(2) load & place .ftf rom in Windows/flashtool/firmware folder
(3) Open flashtool press lightening icon press flashmode
(4) Select your .ftf you placed in flashtool /firmware folder earlier
(5) Wait! Flashtool will tell you to connect your phone!
(6) Press & hold back button while connecting phone to PC green light will come on.
(7) Wait while flashtool starts flashing your stock rom.When finished it will tell you to reboot
(8) Finished unplug switch your phone on done!
Sorry if you already do it like this but some people forget and connect the usb too early Also I would recommend downloading a different version of flashtool some people have managed to get there phone working by using a older version of flashtool:good:
tallman43 said:
(1) Have you installed other roms before your problem started did this only start after installing CM9
(2) Have you flashed any other kernels before CM9 or was CM9 your first rom/kernel flash
Noticed on your first post you wrote that you hold the back button then attached the usb did you do this when flashtool said or before, you need to connect the usb exactly when flashtool tells you to like below step 5
(1) How to flash a stock .ftf Rom
(2) load & place .ftf rom in Windows/flashtool/firmware folder
(3) Open flashtool press lightening icon press flashmode
(4) Select your .ftf you placed in flashtool /firmware folder earlier
(5) Wait! Flashtool will tell you to connect your phone!
(6) Press & hold back button while connecting phone to PC green light will come on.
(7) Wait while flashtool starts flashing your stock rom.When finished it will tell you to reboot
(8) Finished unplug switch your phone on done!
Sorry if you already do it like this but some people forget and connect the usb too early Also I would recommend downloading a different version of flashtool some people have managed to get there phone working by using a older version of flashtool:good:
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(1) yes, i have installed several roms before CM9 and i was always able to enter flash mode.
(2)I have tried doom kernel and several other kernels as well
I have waited till flash tool prompts, but IIRC id didn't matter in the past, flashtool would see what mode it was in and proceed.
Thank you for the descriptive reply.
Did you try a older version of flashtool http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1375894152000
tallman43 said:
Did you try a older version of flashtool http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1375894152000
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I just tried versions 7 and 8, it doesn't seem to help.
I feel like this is something wrong with my phone though, I remember the phone being able to go into fast boot and flash mode at any time, as long as the computer was on. It is really weird how it flashes the color on the LED.
Ngong0 said:
I just tried versions 7 and 8, it doesn't seem to help.
I feel like this is something wrong with my phone though, I remember the phone being able to go into fast boot and flash mode at any time, as long as the computer was on. It is really weird how it flashes the color on the LED.
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I so this quote on another thread similar problem to yours this is what he did:
Quote: Funny thing though is that in order to get into either mode, I have to remove the battery while it is plugged in and then hold down the corresponding key while inserting the battery and the corresponding light will then light up. That seems to be the only way to get into the modes. And sometimes this does't work, but it seems to work more than not.
This guy did this to get into fastboot and flashmode worth a try?
tallman43 said:
I so this quote on another thread similar problem to yours this is what he did:
Quote: Funny thing though is that in order to get into either mode, I have to remove the battery while it is plugged in and then hold down the corresponding key while inserting the battery and the corresponding light will then light up. That seems to be the only way to get into the modes. And sometimes this does't work, but it seems to work more than not.
This guy did this to get into fastboot and flashmode worth a try?
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no luck... The light only blinks then goes into charging mode...
Edit:Is there a test point or something that would force the phone into one of these modes?
Ngong0 said:
no luck... The light only blinks then goes into charging mode...
Edit:Is there a test point or something that would force the phone into one of these modes?
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Sounds like TA damaged you could try this but it's a paid service http://octopusbox.com/eng/news/details/259....Or someone reading this thread might know a better way :fingers-crossed:
tallman43 said:
Sounds like TA damaged you could try this but it's a paid service http://octopusbox.com/eng/news/details/259....Or someone reading this thread might know a better way :fingers-crossed:
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Im looking to possibly switch carriers and this will be just another push towards it. lol
tallman43 said:
Sounds like TA damaged you could try this but it's a paid service http://octopusbox.com/eng/news/details/259....Or someone reading this thread might know a better way :fingers-crossed:
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I read this for another phone and it is a shot in the dark, but if the boot block were zeroed out, it forces it into fastboot. If this can possibly work, what block device is the boot partition?
I will not bee too disappointed if the phone is bricked.
Ngong0 said:
I read this for another phone and it is a shot in the dark, but if the boot block were zeroed out, it forces it into fastboot. If this can possibly work, what block device is the boot partition?
I will not bee too disappointed if the phone is bricked.
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huh? can you say that again please.
Hi guys!
I have Sony Xperia Arc S.
Is it possible to put it in a Flashmode without a "Back" button? My BackButton is broken, I think it is a road-wire on the button's board.
BTW Fastboot mode working fine.
I hav a galaxy grand .rooted n cwm installed.the problem is my volume buttons are not working.i want to give it for warrenty n get it fixed.what to do....will my phone get denied for warrenty claim.helpe out for what to do..I cant flash official firmware becoz I cant enter download mode with out volumr button.
Sourabh_290292 said:
I hav a galaxy grand .rooted n cwm installed.the problem is my volume buttons are not working.i want to give it for warrenty n get it fixed.what to do....will my phone get denied for warrenty claim.helpe out for what to do..I cant flash official firmware becoz I cant enter download mode with out volumr button.
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check this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=749413
Thnx....but I tried it but my phone enters recovery mode but does not enter download mode even by terminal.i even tried the option from four way reboot but no any same results.
Is there any idea what is going wrong.
Sourabh_290292 said:
Thnx....but I tried it but my phone enters recovery mode but does not enter download mode even by terminal.i even tried the option from four way reboot but no any same results.
Is there any idea what is going wrong.
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originally posted by rubensollie
You don't need to go to download mode to flash tars. If you boot the phone, the first 5 seconds you can click fastly on the start button in odin.
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kenxda33 said:
originally posted by rubensollie
You don't need to go to download mode to flash tars. If you boot the phone, the first 5 seconds you can click fastly on the start button in odin.
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thx kenxda33........but Sry didnt get wat u said....I want to flash official firmware from sammobile which I have downloaded....how to do it....will it enter download mode...help me out...m bit confused
Sourabh_290292 said:
thx kenxda33........but Sry didnt get wat u said....I want to flash official firmware from sammobile which I have downloaded....how to do it....will it enter download mode...help me out...m bit confused
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open triangle away app reset flash counter to 0 switch off the phone open odin select pda load your firmware wait for 5 minutes connect your phone to pc switch on as soon as your phone connect id: com click start button. I dont no if its work or not try at your own risk
2.method) link http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pH5TX_Ig4sY&guid=&hl=en-GB&gl=IN&client=mv-google
update rooted phone guide. after this your phone got official status but maybe recovery cwm but who check if your volume button not working. install software of your choice and then go service center and say your volume buttons not working and say do not format your phone because I dont have backup. I hope this helps.
thnx
Hey thnx kenxda33....I tried all even updating but it entrs cwm and installation is aborted....nthings working for me.....anyways thnx a lot.....
Shut down your phone. pull the battery out.
connect your tether cable to the phone and USB
to computer. start odin, put tar file in PDA box.
don't change any other settings. Put your
phone in download mode by pressing both home & down volume buttons (not Power) and insert the battery. once in download mode, click on
Start on odin..