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Hi guys
I did 2 stupid things yesterday
1 - I Flashed ICS Arc S ftf rom on a ARC phone
2 - I forgot to turn on USB Debuging before flash
Now my phone keeps on bootlooping...
I tried to repair using PC Companion or Seus but PCC sayd that dont have any files for my phone and Seus says that i have the last update.
What can i do? Pls help
Many thanks
First thing to get your phone working again, grab an arc ftf and flash that. Should be good to go.
Not sure what the practice of flashing arc s ftfs on arcs is, go read some more threads?
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rrusso said:
Hi guys
I did 2 stupid things yesterday
1 - I Flashed ICS Arc S ftf rom on a ARC phone
2 - I forgot to turn on USB Debuging before flash
Now my phone keeps on bootlooping...
I tried to repair using PC Companion or Seus but PCC sayd that dont have any files for my phone and Seus says that i have the last update.
What can i do? Pls help
Many thanks
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download a arc firmware from here for your phone and then ( i assume you know how to use flashtool) 1) remove your battery dont let ig drain upto zero. 2) insert it in your phone.3)immidieately connect your phone in flashtool mode (that is by pressing back button while you inster the already connected cord to the computer from the other end) 4) now your phone should be in flashtool mode i.e it should be ready for flashing.
if you have any problem, send me a pm i'll help you out
link-in, i think i have the same problem, my phone wont turn on, and keeps having a red blinking led, is it bricked? i got this after trying to flash kernel, and rooting. it looked like something failed.. what ever happened, i cant enter the phone to flash mode pressing back button and reconecting device to PC doestn do anyhting but make me and the pc wait. there, and non, all i get is a blinking red LED..
rrusso said:
Hi guys
I did 2 stupid things yesterday
1 - I Flashed ICS Arc S ftf rom on a ARC phone
2 - I forgot to turn on USB Debuging before flash
Now my phone keeps on bootlooping...
I tried to repair using PC Companion or Seus but PCC sayd that dont have any files for my phone and Seus says that i have the last update.
What can i do? Pls help
Many thanks
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troyholio said:
link-in, i think i have the same problem, my phone wont turn on, and keeps having a red blinking led, is it bricked? i got this after trying to flash kernel, and rooting. it looked like something failed.. what ever happened, i cant enter the phone to flash mode pressing back button and reconecting device to PC doestn do anyhting but make me and the pc wait. there, and non, all i get is a blinking red LED..
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Get the firmware you want for the arc s, go into flashmode, open up flash tool and flash the FTF. And it's fixed.
Can you get into fastboot?
Try takin out the battery giving it a few minutes reinsert, hold the menu button then connect the USB you.should get (if I remember correctly...) a green light. Then from there flash a stock kernel to get it working again or try to flash that kernel again. Remember to note down errors!
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smartarse93 said:
Can you get into fastboot?
Try takin out the battery giving it a few minutes reinsert, hold the menu button then connect the USB you.should get (if I remember correctly...) a green light. Then from there flash a stock kernel to get it working again or try to flash that kernel again. Remember to note down errors!
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Just kernel might not help. System partition might be also required.
And to all the smart boys around - USB debugging has nothing to do with flashing FTF files. Doesn't matter if it is on or not, flashing will be successful anyway.
Someguyfromhell said:
Just kernel might not help. System partition might be also required.
And to all the smart boys around - USB debugging has nothing to do with flashing FTF files. Doesn't matter if it is on or not, flashing will be successful anyway.
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My second post was to troyholio, I should of been more specific.
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emwno said:
Get the firmware you want for the arc s, go into flashmode, open up flash tool and flash the FTF. And it's fixed.
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I have a very similar problem. I tried to flash a ROM on my samsung galaxy ace-i(5830i) and got stuck at the boot logo. I cant get into recovery mode. The download mode works fine so, I tried to flash the stock rom using odin but the phone is not even connecting, I think it is because I have USB debugging off on the phone. I am not sure what to do! I have attached a pic of what i have done on odin.
I know this is not the right thread, but i am desperate please help! Or at least guide me to the right thread, please!
stealth123 said:
I have a very similar problem. I tried to flash a ROM on my samsung galaxy ace-i(5830i) and got stuck at the boot logo. I cant get into recovery mode. The download mode works fine so, I tried to flash the stock rom using odin but the phone is not even connecting, I think it is because I have USB debugging off on the phone. I am not sure what to do! I have attached a pic of what i have done on odin.
I know this is not the right thread, but i am desperate please help! Or at least guide me to the right thread, please!
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as you have a sammy device, look for a kernel for your ace with recovery and flashable via odin. that will boot you to recovery and then you can flash any other ROM, i.e cm10 to boot your phone initially
emwno said:
as you have a sammy device, look for a kernel for your ace with recovery and flashable via odin. that will boot you to recovery and then you can flash any other ROM, i.e cm10 to boot your phone initially
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Thank You so much for replying. I would do that but odin3 (v1.85) is not detecting my phone in download mode!
stealth123 said:
Thank You so much for replying. I would do that but odin3 (v1.85) is not detecting my phone in download mode!
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Reinstall all drivers.
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Reinstall all drivers.
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did that twice. no luck. Is it necessary that i turn "USB debugging on" on the phone? cause am pretty sure its off and there is any way to turn it on? since my phone is not even going to recovery mode!
stealth123 said:
did that twice. no luck. Is it necessary that i turn "USB debugging on" on the phone? cause am pretty sure its off and there is any way to turn it on? since my phone is not even going to recovery mode!
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USB Debugging is not needed for flashing with Flashtool. It is needed for rooting and then installing busybox libs.
Someguyfromhell said:
USB Debugging is not needed for flashing with Flashtool. It is needed for rooting and then installing busybox libs.
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Could you please suggest a Flashtool for samsung galaxy ace s5830i?? please.
thank you
stealth123 said:
Could you please suggest a Flashtool for samsung galaxy ace s5830i?? please.
thank you
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Samsung phones use Odin instead of Flashtool, they are not compatible with each other. There should be ways to recover your phone using Odin.
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popthosegaskets said:
Samsung phones use Odin instead of Flashtool, they are not compatible with each other. There should be ways to recover your phone using Odin.
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Thank you popthosegaskets, i knew about odin i thought Flashtool was another software used for flashing samsung devices . Anyways got the phone working again... turns out my USB driver was out of date installed it and poof got recognised in odin and the it was a cake walk to the stock firmware! :good:
stealth123 said:
Thank you popthosegaskets, i knew about odin i thought Flashtool was another software used for flashing samsung devices . Anyways got the phone working again... turns out my USB driver was out of date installed it and poof got recognised in odin and the it was a cake walk to the stock firmware! :good:
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Flashtool is for Xperia Phones only so it does not work with other phones. At least your phone is fine now.
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My Xperia Arc was under rebooting issue, Phone is not getting to main screen.
I tryed to do flash but it failed due USB debugging not ON
wt to do?
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Hi I'm new here, just made an account 5 minutes ago.
I need help with getting CM7, CM9 or any other Custom Rom on my Xperia Play R800X VERIZON. I am Rooted, and have an Unlocked Bootloader. I was able to flash a UK version of the Xperia Play android version 2.3.3 Rom to make sure my bootloader was unlocked. The UK version was nice but it wasn't for me.
Just trying to get CM9 on my phone! but for some reason I'm having a really hard time doing so.
If anyone can help me or give me advice it would be much appreciated, I'm just trying to make use of my unlocked Bootloader! D:
Xperia Player said:
Hi I'm new here, just made an account 5 minutes ago.
I need help with getting CM7, CM9 or any other Custom Rom on my Xperia Play R800X VERIZON. I am Rooted, and have an Unlocked Bootloader. I was able to flash a UK version of the Xperia Play android version 2.3.3 Rom to make sure my bootloader was unlocked. The UK version was nice but it wasn't for me.
Just trying to get CM9 on my phone! but for some reason I'm having a really hard time doing so.
If anyone can help me or give me advice it would be much appreciated, I'm just trying to make use of my unlocked Bootloader! D:
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Download the rom, extract the kernel then place the rom on the root of your sd card. flash kernel with flashtool, boot into recovery, WIPE EVERYTHING, flash rom and gapps. They have instructions on how to install on 99% of the threads.. good luck
agraceful said:
Download the rom, extract the kernel then place the rom on the root of your sd card. flash kernel with flashtool, boot into recovery, WIPE EVERYTHING, flash rom and gapps. They have instructions on how to install on 99% of the threads.. good luck
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Thanks for the reply!
Is there a "best" if you will, ROM or Kernel for the Xperia Play? I'm just trying to get the most out of my device. Also how do I get the gapps you mentioned?
I've done this a few times already but the main problem for me is: I get the kernel working, get into recovery, but when I got to apply/ flash the ROM I always seem to get and error message of some sort. Its very aggravating. I've been checking all over the internet for a solution but nothing so far, I've been awake for almost 48 hours now looking for a solution -.-
Thanks
There is a flashtool thread in development section.
And, the best ROM I love is Cola ROM. Has no Verizon Bloatware! Favorite thing about it
DubleJayJ said:
There is a flashtool thread in development section.
And, the best ROM I love is Cola ROM. Has no Verizon Bloatware! Favorite thing about it
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For some reason when I use Flashtool to flash a kernel it ends up giving me an error message & then makes my phone inactive, I then have to flash back to VERIZON stock Rom all over again. Any ideas??
DubleJayJ said:
There is a flashtool thread in development section.
And, the best ROM I love is Cola ROM. Has no Verizon Bloatware! Favorite thing about it
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See my post..3rd post. I list the link for .ftf, flashtool, etc.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807016
List of FTF's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399
Flashtool (needed to flash your phone witf FTF)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
How to Root your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043630
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jgregoryj1 said:
See my post..3rd post. I list the link for .ftf, flashtool, etc.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807016
List of FTF's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399
Flashtool (needed to flash your phone witf FTF)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
How to Root your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043630
Sent from my R800x using xda premium
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I appreciate all the replies!
But for some reason NONE of this is working for me :/
I can flash a stock ftf file via flashtool no problem. I can enter recovery via X-parts app no problem. But when it comes to flashing the kernel via flashtool & unzipping the rom file via recovery they always report back an error message which leaves my phone completely useless or stuck on a boot loop which I then have to re flash stock rom to have a working phone again.
Hopefully that made sense lol, I have TeamViewer if anyone can help me thru that possibly idk I'm out of ideas...
Xperia Player said:
I appreciate all the replies!
But for some reason NONE of this is working for me :/
I can flash a stock ftf file via flashtool no problem. I can enter recovery via X-parts app no problem. But when it comes to flashing the kernel via flashtool & unzipping the rom file via recovery they always report back an error message which leaves my phone completely useless or stuck on a boot loop which I then have to re flash stock rom to have a working phone again.
Hopefully that made sense lol, I have TeamViewer if anyone can help me thru that possibly idk I'm out of ideas...
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To flash kernels, I use Fastboot instead of FlashTool. If course if you choose that route, you'll need to set up Fastboot.
Solar.Plexus said:
To flash kernels, I use Fastboot instead of FlashTool. If course if you choose that route, you'll need to set up Fastboot.
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super noob question can you supply me with the fastboot link you're talking about?
& possibly instructions?
Read through this link and you will see where to download Fastboot files and drivers.
http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/unlock-the-bootloader-ramge.html
Solar.Plexus said:
Read through this link and you will see where to download Fastboot files and drivers.
http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/unlock-the-bootloader-ramge.html
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I must be Android illiterate or something because none of this made sense to me lol,
I'm already rooted & have an unlocked bootloader, just trying to get cm9 x(
Xperia Player said:
I must be Android illiterate or something because none of this made sense to me lol,
I'm already rooted & have an unlocked bootloader, just trying to get cm9 x(
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Haha right. Just use that link to find where it tells you how to setup Fastboot. The files and drivers are available to download from MediaFire. Just look for the clickable links on that page.
Solar.Plexus said:
Haha right. Just use that link to find where it tells you how to setup Fastboot. The files and drivers are available to download from MediaFire. Just look for the clickable links on that page.
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Still no luck :/ any way i could talk you into using team viewer & setting me up?
Xperia Player said:
Still no luck :/ any way i could talk you into using team viewer & setting me up?
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Did you get the files downloaded? If so place them in a folder on your PC together.
Power your phone off. Then power on while holding the search button. You should see the blue LED on top of your phone which means you are in Fastboot mode.
Try that much and report back, then we can work on actually flashing the kernel.
Solar.Plexus said:
Did you get the files downloaded? If so place them in a folder on your PC together.
Power your phone off. Then power on while holding the search button. You should see the blue LED on top of your phone which means you are in Fastboot mode.
Try that much and report back, then we can work on actually flashing the kernel.
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OK, got it, I extracted both .rars into one folder and have my xperia play in fastboot mode with blue LED
Whats next sir?
fastboot -i 0x0fce getvar version
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if you get
< waiting for device >
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you are either not in fastboot mode or still need to install drivers
if not then
extract the boot.img from the cm9 zip file to the same folder as fastboot
then
fastboot -i 0x0fce flash boot boot.img
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chevyowner said:
if you get
you are either not in fastboot mode or still need to install drivers
if not then
extract the boot.img from the cm9 zip file to the same folder as fastboot
then
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When I open Fasboot a black screen pops up with text and closes immediately I cant even read it thats how fast its gone! wtf?
Xperia Player said:
When I open Fasboot a black screen pops up with text and closes immediately I cant even read it thats how fast its gone! wtf?
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Who unlocked your boot loader?
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idiotzach15 said:
Who unlocked your boot loader?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
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alejandrissimo, was on sale for $15 USD, Did the test point and all.... Please help im all out of ideas o.o
Xperia Player said:
alejandrissimo, was on sale for $15 USD, Did the test point and all.... Please help im all out of ideas o.o
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Go to the folder where you put the Fastboot and driver files. On your PC, hold in shift and then right click. You should see the option to open a command prompt here. Try that.
I have been using the stock 4.0.4 ics software on my arc s.
Not really happy with ics. I want to roll back to gingerbread. I dont have any idea about rooting phones.
Pls help me out if anybody knows the way to rollback to stock 2.3.6. Gingerbread software.
Provide with the name of relevant softwares n firmware link.
Well first of all there's no 2.3.6 for the arc. The last GB version we have is 2.3.4.
That being said I'm sure if you search hard you'll find the ftf files for GB. Might be hard since ICS has been the main topic nowadays but go search and you should find something.
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Not an issue but just want GB back anyhow!
Before you downgrade your arc s from ICS to GB, you must backup data, contacts, messages, etc. Else, you will lose all data, contacts, messages in phone. This downgrade method (flash method) not delete your SD card data.
1) Install Flashtool. Flashtool file can get from:-
http://androxyde.github.com/
2) After install Flashtool, install ADB driver from Flashtool\drivers folder (file name: Flashtool-drivers). Make sure check the component "Sony Ericsson Xperia arc,...drivers" during Flashtool driver installation.
3) Get GB firmware (4.0.2.A.0.62) for your phone model. The firmware can get from:-
http://xperiadev.wordpress.com/flashing/xperia-ftf-firmwares/
4) Enable USB Debugging before connect your phone with computer. Go to phone [Settings->Developer options-> Check "USB Debugging"].
5) Connect your phone to computer.
6) Launch Flashtool program. [Don't click on the Flashmode (Thunder icon)]
7) Drag and drop the *.ftf (firmware files in ftf format) into Flashtool main window and the Flashmode window will automatically open with the *.ftf file.
8) Check "Wipe data", "Wipe cache" and "No final verification" at right hand side of Flashmode window, then click "OK".
9) A messages pop-up (1-Unplug the device,...,4-Plug the USB cable). Turn off phone, press and hold "BACK" button, then connect the phone to computer.
10) It will start flashing the firmware.
11) Once completed, disconnect phone from computer.
12) The phone will reboot automatically. Done. If you do everything correctly, GB will be installed on your phone now.
does the phone need to be rooted before this process begins?
rushank642 said:
does the phone need to be rooted before this process begins?
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nope and you should also lose existing root privileges after flashing
rushank642 said:
does the phone need to be rooted before this process begins?
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If you want root access on .62 build - flash any available custom GB kernel and you will be fine.
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i dunt want any type of rooting jus want to get back to the gb firmware.
rushank642 said:
i dunt want any type of rooting jus want to get back to the gb firmware.
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Then flash .62 build (or better - the more unknown, Germany exclusive .69 build ) thru Flashtool.
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Hi just scrolling thru.I am on 4.0.4/0.587 too.Tried flashing down.562 but when i did the root it got stuck midway.After that i had force close issues.I then downloaded SEUS and did a factory reset and got updated back to 4.0.4/.587.Right now on my windows7 i have:
1)SEUS
2)PC companion
3)SDK
4)Java JRE
5)Flashtool
and Rooting toolkit
I am sure one of this actually screwed up my root.I was just wondering if this could help me do an easier root process and than get back to
ICS.
maybe your .562 isn't flashable. I know for sure that this one is flashable. try it out
Hello,
My Stock rooted Xperia M has stuck in boot loop (The colourful waves thingy) after I tried to install Xposed framework. Please help, its not turning on. What can be done?
There is no recovery installed.
Thanks
thedroidmaster said:
Hello,
My Stock rooted Xperia M has stuck in boot loop (The colourful waves thingy) after I tried to install Xposed framework. Please help, its not turning on. What can be done?
There is no recovery installed.
Thanks
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If anyone doesn't have a better idea, you will probably have to repair from PCC.
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Antrikos48 said:
If anyone doesn't have a better idea, you will probably have to repair from PCC.
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Thanks fort replying.
The phone isn't detecting in PC companion. Can you suggest how to connect it, using fast boot methods etc.?
thedroidmaster said:
Thanks fort replying.
The phone isn't detecting in PC companion. Can you suggest how to connect it, using fast boot methods etc.?
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It wont detect it. Go to update and when it tells you no device detected, click repair. When it prepares the firmware and asks you to connect it, hold vol down while plugging it in. IIRC that's how I did it.
PS: it'll get wiped
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Antrikos48 said:
It wont detect it. Go to update and when it tells you no device detected, click repair. When it prepares the firmware and asks you to connect it, hold vol down while plugging it in. IIRC that's how I did it.
PS: it'll get wiped
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Thanks, I will try it right away.
Antrikos48 said:
It wont detect it. Go to update and when it tells you no device detected, click repair. When it prepares the firmware and asks you to connect it, hold vol down while plugging it in. IIRC that's how I did it.
PS: it'll get wiped
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Thanks a ton, it worked.
I have Same problem Help me......
:crying:
Antrikos48 said:
It wont detect it. Go to update and when it tells you no device detected, click repair. When it prepares the firmware and asks you to connect it, hold vol down while plugging it in. IIRC that's how I did it.
PS: it'll get wiped
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have same problem
Antrikos48 said:
It wont detect it. Go to update and when it tells you no device detected, click repair. When it prepares the firmware and asks you to connect it, hold vol down while plugging it in. IIRC that's how I did it.
PS: it'll get wiped
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i have exactly same problem but different xperia phone the thing is i havent back it up is there some way to back up before i try ur method because
i want all my app data and apps installed because i dont know what i had installed in the first place.
plz help i will really appreciate it
P.S. i have my whole life on there :crying:
In the last time the phone booted ADB was enabled, then you should be able to do the following adb commands while in the bootloop:
Code:
adb pull /data/app .\app
adb pull /data/data .\data
adb pull /sdcard .\sdcard
Then you flash it in repair mode through SUS or PC Companion, after that enable ADB and do the following commands, but make sure your working dir is the same used during adb pull, otherwise it'll fail:
Code:
adb push .\app /data/app
adb push .\data /data/data
adb push .\sdcard /sdcard
If ADB wasn't enabled, then you will need Flash Tool and a FTF file for Xperia M, choosing to flash only /system partition should make it work again with minimal data loss (any app/mod that modified the /system partition will be lost)
Xperia M 4.3 rooting problem(Bootloop)
Hi ,
I have downloaded 4.3 update and flashed it using flashtool and for rooting i downloaded 4.3 boot image and went thru' cwm mode and flashed it and after rebooting mobile gets bootloop problem please tell where would be the problem. how can i root it.( I have unlocked my bootloader ).
Thankz in Advance.....:good:
Marimuthu said:
Hi ,
I have downloaded 4.3 update and flashed it using flashtool and for rooting i downloaded 4.3 boot image and went thru' cwm mode and flashed it and after rebooting mobile gets bootloop problem please tell where would be the problem. how can i root it.( I have unlocked my bootloader ).
Thankz in Advance.....:good:
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While rooting (In CWM) mount system and storage.This would help you
Preciso de uma room xperia M2004 dual urgente
XDASenior said:
While rooting (In CWM) mount system and storage.This would help you
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Ao desbloquear bootload aparelho entrou em bootloop, após pisquei CWM com sucesso, em seguida, binário super su com sucesso. Mas o Room sumiu???, preciso de uma room e um método para piscar. Alguém pode me ajudar?
Marimuthu said:
Hi ,
I have downloaded 4.3 update and flashed it using flashtool and for rooting i downloaded 4.3 boot image and went thru' cwm mode and flashed it and after rebooting mobile gets bootloop problem please tell where would be the problem. how can i root it.( I have unlocked my bootloader ).
Thankz in Advance.....:good:
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Thats probably because you are using the wrong boot image file of CWM. make sure you have the proper file i.e for the proper firmware and redo what you already know update and flash boot
Hi guys, please help, I have a simmilar problem.
I have (successfully) rooted my phone while leaving bootloader unlocked, but than I've realized that I have to unlock it in order to install CM11.
I have followed the instructions on SE folder and got the message that bootloader is successfully unlocked.
After that, the phone enters a bootloop every time I try to turn it on. Then, I've instaled CWM using flashtool and boot.img from CM11(kernel)?
Maybe the last one was bad idea, but I wanted to try to simply install new rom and see if it will help.
But I've stopped to ask for advice, is that the right thing to do or something else?
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Because I've instaled CM11's boot.img(kernel) I don't know if I can simply use PC companion repair? And if I use PC companion what will happen with my root? And is it safe just to try to continue with installing CM11?
Marimuthu said:
Hi ,
I have downloaded 4.3 update and flashed it using flashtool and for rooting i downloaded 4.3 boot image and went thru' cwm mode and flashed it and after rebooting mobile gets bootloop problem please tell where would be the problem. how can i root it.( I have unlocked my bootloader ).
Thankz in Advance.....:good:
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Do you fixed the bootloop after unlocking bootloader?
Or maybe you used an invalid cwm.
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filipbg said:
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Because I've instaled CM11's boot.img(kernel) I don't know if I can simply use PC companion repair? And if I use PC companion what will happen with my root? And is it safe just to try to continue with installing CM11?
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Don't update using pcc or ur phone will brick. Just download the 4.3 Ftf and flash via flashtool. Then flash cwm kernel for cm11 then flassh cm11 rom.
Or if u can access cwm of cm11 wipe data cache and flash cm11 rom.
thedroidmaster said:
Hello,
My Stock rooted Xperia M has stuck in boot loop (The colourful waves thingy) after I tried to install Xposed framework. Please help, its not turning on. What can be done?
There is no recovery installed.
Thanks
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If you use this method, you will lose your settings and personal apps and data.
you've been warned.
Download Flashtool, and the firmware(ftf). 15.5.a.1.5, its available on XDA.
Install Flashtool, run it. On first run it will download a list of devices from GitHub. Then install drivers from Flashtool/drivers folder. select Xperia M (nicki), flash, and fastboot drivers.
Run Flashtool again, select the lightening symbol on top. select flash mode.
Select the ftf file(firmware) downloaded.
It will prepare the files then will ask you to connect the device.
Press volume down button pressed and connect the device to PC.
It will install the frimware.
blaspheme000 said:
Do you fixed the bootloop after unlocking bootloader?
Or maybe you used an invalid cwm.
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Don't update using pcc or ur phone will brick. Just download the 4.3 Ftf and flash via flashtool. Then flash cwm kernel for cm11 then flassh cm11 rom.
Or if u can access cwm of cm11 wipe data cache and flash cm11 rom.
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I don't know what caused the bootloop. Thanks for pcc info, **** I'd never say that would cause brick
Anyway, I've just flashed original rom again, than cwm for cm11 and cwm11. Now it's fine.
If anyone has same problem, this can help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170
Antrikos48 said:
It wont detect it. Go to update and when it tells you no device detected, click repair. When it prepares the firmware and asks you to connect it, hold vol down while plugging it in. IIRC that's how I did it.
PS: it'll get wiped
This message was brought to you from my Sony Xperia M C1905 using Tapatalk.
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How i go to update? on fastboot ? plz help me!
I just unlocked the boot loader using fastboot but it's stucked on SERVICE PROVIDER logo
Easy there, this will Help
Layonne said:
How i go to update? on fastboot ? plz help me!
I just unlocked the boot loader using fastboot but it's stucked on SERVICE PROVIDER logo
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Hello there,
I think i have a solution to your problem and the answer is ( just follow what i say)
1) Download Androxyde XPERIA Flashtool from here.
2) Then install it on your PC , later install Fastboot and Flashtool Drivers (the .exe file will be there in c:\flashtool\flashtool drivers,u need not download separately) , as u are using Sony Xperia M , Check Flashtool drivers , Fastboot Drivers and Drivers for Xperia P,S when prompted.
3) Download the .FTF file of your Phone. Google it u"ll find it in no time
4)Then open Flashtool and Connect your Phone in Flashmode Mode ( by holding Volume Down button ,check for ur phone )
5) Search for the .FTFfile u"ve downloaded , Do check Wipe cache and data checkboxes and then click Flash, plz wait for the Flashtool to detect and prepare your files for Flashing
That's it , Now your Phone will work like never before
Plz tell me if it worked or not coz it worked for me and i am sure it will work for u too. i use Sony Xperia M Dual C2004
Hit thanks if it helped
Sai Bhasker Raju said:
Hello there,
I think i have a solution to your problem and the answer is ( just follow what i say)
1) Download Androxyde XPERIA Flashtool from .
2) Then install it on your PC , later install Fastboot and Flashtool Drivers (the .exe file will be there in c:\flashtool\flashtool drivers,u need not download separately) , as u are using Sony Xperia M , Check Flashtool drivers , Fastboot Drivers and Drivers for Xperia P,S when prompted.
3) Download the .FTF file of your Phone. Google it u"ll find it in no time
4)Then open Flashtool and Connect your Phone in Flashmode Mode ( by holding Volume Down button ,check for ur phone )
5) Search for the .FTFfile u"ve downloaded , Do check Wipe cache and data checkboxes and then click Flash, plz wait for the Flashtool to detect and prepare your files for Flashing
That's it , Now your Phone will work like never before
Plz tell me if it worked or not coz it worked for me and i am sure it will work for u too. i use Sony Xperia M Dual C2004
Hit thanks if it helped
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Worked Thank's a lot
Hi can anyone advise what the problem could be?
I have been trying to upgrade my Xperia play from Gingerbread to Jellybean and failed,
My handset is Bootloader unlock Status = No, although O2 unlocked the carrier so I could use any carrier.
So when I goto Sony bootloader unlock site the phone will not goto fastboot mode. Just says Waiting
When I open Fashtool I have successfully rooted the phone, but when I try to Flash the phone rather than go into Fastboot mode the just restarts.
I am using Windows 7 64bit.
Any help on getting this done is greatly appreciated
Grover
Umm I think only the simlock has been removed. But the bootloader is still locked and cannot be unlocked. and what button are you pressing to go into flashboot?
ryanperez said:
Umm I think only the simlock has been removed. But the bootloader is still locked and cannot be unlocked. and what button are you pressing to go into flashboot?
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I have used search button whilst plugining in USB.
Does that mean bootloader is locked, so impossible to unlock?
The sticker on the back of the phone is W46. Read somewhere that using Flashtool may damage the phone.
Thanks in advance
Grover
Grover2000 said:
Hi can anyone advise what the problem could be?
I have been trying to upgrade my Xperia play from Gingerbread to Jellybean and failed,
My handset is Bootloader unlock Status = No, although O2 unlocked the carrier so I could use any carrier.
So when I goto Sony bootloader unlock site the phone will not goto fastboot mode. Just says Waiting
When I open Fashtool I have successfully rooted the phone, but when I try to Flash the phone rather than go into Fastboot mode the just restarts.
I am using Windows 7 64bit.
Any help on getting this done is greatly appreciated
Grover
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SIM Unlocking the phone inst the same as Unlocking the Bootloader. If you Have Bootloader unlock Status = No you can still unlock your Bootloader via the Test Point method.
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version of it(insted of a boot.img file).
Look in my signature if you want any FTF kernel.
TheScriptKitty said:
SIM Unlocking the phone inst the same as Unlocking the Bootloader. If you Have Bootloader unlock Status = No you can still unlock your Bootloader via the Test Point method.
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version
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Please note this method only works for xplays made before a certain date. (can't remember exactly when but google will help)
Sent from my R800i using XDA Free mobile app
korrectmethod said:
Please note this method only works for xplays made before a certain date. (can't remember exactly when but google will help)
Sent from my R800i using XDA Free mobile app
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I have successfully done the test point via s1 tool method, but I'm not quite sure which version of JB to upload and how to my Xperia Play. Can someone give me a step by step guide on how to flash my phone?
Thanks in advance
Grover
Grover2000 said:
I have successfully done the test point via s1 tool method, but I'm not quite sure which version of JB to upload and how to my Xperia Play. Can someone give me a step by step guide on how to flash my phone?
Thanks in advance
Grover
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Just read the instructions for whatever kernel you are using, and same with the rom you want to install.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39047223
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As above, follow the guide above. Since you unlocked via the testpoint and there's no fastboot, you need to have your kernels in a .ftf file format.
Here's a thread with download links to ftf kernels: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739559
You will need to use flashtool to flash them. The JB ROM can then be flashed via recovery normally.
My Xperia PLAY was locked to O2 as well and testpoint unlocked, and these have been working fine for me so far... although for some reason my phone stopped working with ICS ROMs. GB and JB still works however.
Phone bricked.
I flashed the Lupus JB kernal and then entered recovery menu and deleted formatted and now it just a blank screen as if the phone is off yet plugging in the usb is recognised by computer yet flashtools and Sony companion can't repair or recognise.
Any ideas?
Grover
Exactly what did you delete/format under recovery? All I did was pick the factory reset option, then wiped cache and dalvik cache, and then flashed the ROM and worked fine for me. I'm using version 8 of the kernel however for the extra data space.
Here are the ftf files for the stock original Sony firmware, which you can use to restore your device if flashing goes wrong (.79 is the latest): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43935357&postcount=2
I formatted the file as you did and it came on with a blank lit screen so I flash the default file in firmware a on flash tools to get nothing but a blank dead screen
Any help is greatly appreciated
Grover
1) Download the .79 ftf firmware and place it in Flashtool's firmware folder.
2) Open up flashtool, and plug in the Xperia PLAY in flash mode (hold back button while plugging in USB). Flashtool should report the device is in flash mode.
3) Press the flash button (lightning symbol) and select the stock .79 firmware, then confirm to flash that.
4) Wait for it to finish flashing. Flashtool will then ask you to reboot the device.
5) Unplug the phone and hold the power button until it vibrates. Let go and it should boot back into the stock Xperia software.
It should now be back to stock, and you can attempt to try custom ROMs and kernels again.
Unfortunately this is where the problem lies. Flash tools doesn't recognise that the phone is there hence can't flash it with stock firmware.
It is In a dead state. Is there anyone who offers a service to Unbrick it and what tools are required?
I am not dettered by having bricked my phone, as this is all part of my learning, although I would appreciated a possible fix to Unbrick it.
Thanks in advance
Grover
Have you installed the drivers for the phone from the flashtool driver folder? Have a check here on how to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
KiraYahiroz said:
Have you installed the drivers for the phone from the flashtool driver folder? Have a check here on how to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
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All the drivers where installed as per instruction. The phone is in a state of being off all the time no lights or anything.
The only thing that is heard is the usb sound on the computer when it is connected.
Flashtools Sony Companion doesn't see the phone at all.
grover
TheScriptKitty said:
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version of it(insted of a boot.img file).
Look in my signature if you want any FTF kernel.
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But my bootloader was unlocked Via testpoint and i have both fastboot mode and flash mode working fine, i install kernels via .img like everyone else and im a r800X cdma user.
xdarkmario said:
But my bootloader was unlocked Via testpoint and i have both fastboot mode and flash mode working fine, i install kernels via .img like everyone else and im a r800X cdma user.
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Yes, if you unlocked your Bootloader via the test point method for the R800x and the R800i you should have access to Fast Boot Mode. You only don't get access to Fast Boot Mode if you have "Bootloader unlock status: No"(and unlocked via the Test Point Method), witch is about 100% of R800a users.
As above. Sadly, all phones sold from O2 UK have bootloader unlock as no, so the normal way of unlocking won't work and only the tespoint method is avaliable... So no fastboot. Due to that, I buy my phones unlocked and unbranded now. Luckily thanks to the great developers on here we can still root and play around with custom ROMs.
What version of Windows are you using Grover? I'm not sure if it's related but I have problems with adb/fastboot drivers on Windows 8/8.1 with HTC devices. Everything works perfectly on 7 though.