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My Xperia Play won't boot AT ALL! [solved]

Hi everyone, i'm having this "It sucks to be me" situation right now.
After i read an article about the 4.0 ice cream sandwich update for xperia play on zip by DoomLord,
i tried it and i followed the steps but then my xperia never got passed the logo!
I tried everything but nothing helped, so then i was looking for the UK Generic 184. ftf to flash my phone with it but
EVERY SINGLE LINK (i tried) IS BROKEN. So i used the "LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global" i found on a forum hoping it could save me but that made it only worse.
Now my Xperia wont show anything at all.
Can someone please help?
SOLVED: Visit xperiagamer.com > Rooted Zone > Stock Roms > Download & Flash > Done!

Locked or Unlocked bootloader?
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CTU_Loscombe said:
Locked or Unlocked bootloader?
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I have a locked bootloader sorry for not mentionin it earlier. However does this mean i'm screwed?
I recently installed PC Companion and conected my phone with usb and it showed Xperia Arc
and since its the newest version i flashed, it says there are no availabe updates for me. Do i need an old version and if so please give me a link...

You flashed a Xperia Arc (LT15i) firmware. Of course it won't boot. Flash a Play (R800i) firmware and you'll be fine.

Your initial mistake was trying to flash a rom which is dependent on a specific kernel. If you'd read the first post of the rom thread you'd have seen that you need to flash the included kernel. Because your bootloader is locked you can't flash kernels so the rom didn't boot.
To fix your phone you need to flash a .ftf for Play. The one you flashed was for Arc. I haven't got a working link on hand but if you keep searching the forums you'll find one eventually. You can also use PC companion or wotanserver

reflash via wotan

Thank you all for the quick replies, however i finally fixed my problem!
I visited Xperiagamer.com and they have all the available R800i & R800a firmwares.
So yeah i downloaded the 2.3.4 SE STOCK and flashed it and now my phone works again... I feel good~

[Q]Arc S wrong model

When I connect My Arc S to pc companion it gives me Arc LT15 instead of Arc S LT18, how can i fix that problem?

Do you use custom rom ?
From my sexy LT15i

yes I am using custom rom JJ's HYBRID ROM v3

Edit build.prop in /system and replace LT15i by LT18i in line ro.product.model with Root Explorer (Open in text editor). Reboot and enjoy.

it is already ro.product.model=LT18i

I have the same problem, but I did not use any rom, just rooted my phone
when I uncheck usb debugging pc companion recognize it as LT18,but when its check,it sees it as LT15

naelmnael said:
it is already ro.product.model=LT18i
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You need to change all instances of LT15i to LT18i in the build prop.
If not, you can update to his latest rom V4. I have it running on my Arc S and it's all fine after you flash it.

Problem with recovery android 4.0

Hello guys yesterday I installed the new android 4.0 on my xperia arc (lt15i) and now i d like to install the big pack v3.1, and to do that I need a recovery, so Itried to install cwm recovery but clockworkmod seems not to work on the lt18i (my lt15i is now recognized as a lt18i because of the update)
so I tried different way to install a recovery but everytime I tried to reboot on recovery mod à blue led turn on the Sony screen appears and that's all my phone just freeze on it and I need to reboot it by the hard method...
Do someone have a solution
Sry if I made faults but I'm french
Sent from my LT18i using XDA

thefirecrow said:
Hello guys yesterday I installed the new android 4.0 on my xperia arc (lt15i) and now i d like to install the big pack v3.1, and to do that I need a recovery, so Itried to install cwm recovery but clockworkmod seems not to work on the lt18i (my lt15i is now recognized as a lt18i because of the update)
so I tried different way to install a recovery but everytime I tried to reboot on recovery mod à blue led turn on the Sony screen appears and that's all my phone just freeze on it and I need to reboot it by the hard method...
Do someone have a solution
Sry if I made faults but I'm french
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
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how did you install recovery?
Is your phone plugged into the pc when you try to boot recovery?
Pvy.

thefirecrow said:
Hello guys yesterday I installed the new android 4.0 on my xperia arc (lt15i) and now i d like to install the big pack v3.1, and to do that I need a recovery, so Itried to install cwm recovery but clockworkmod seems not to work on the lt18i (my lt15i is now recognized as a lt18i because of the update)
so I tried different way to install a recovery but everytime I tried to reboot on recovery mod à blue led turn on the Sony screen appears and that's all my phone just freeze on it and I need to reboot it by the hard method...
Do someone have a solution
Sry if I made faults but I'm french
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
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If I am correct the big pack 3.1 Is not for ics, it is only for gb.
To install cwm you need root.
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Root for 4.0.4 has not come out yet,man. Recovery can not be installed without root.

I'm using android 4.0.3 and my phone is rooted ,I tried to install cwm with the cwm official app and it still doesnt work
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kkyyb said:
Root for 4.0.4 has not come out yet,man. Recovery can not be installed without root.
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Root for 4.0.4 Xperia Arc/ Arc S was out a while ago. One must downgrade the kernel, root and then upgrade it.

try to put your drive into flashmode and flash back to a stock rom/kernel and try install the big pack on an GB rom!

First of all, go to this forum and download the LT15i 4.0.4 update for your phone. I suggest Generic Global World.
Flash it using the latest version of Flashtool (v0.8.6.0). Check the No Final Verification box. Welcome to the correct build of ICS for your phone. LOL!
Now you've already downloaded the LT18's 4.0.3 ftf previously. Using Flashtool, just flash the kernel alone of the 4.0.3 build. Make sure you exclude everything else. The 4.0.3 kernel is rootable using the zergrush exploit.
Once that's done, flash back the 4.0.4 kernel. Again making sure to exclude everything else other than the kernel.
And there you go, you have a rooted 4.0.4. After this, go download pvyParts' Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market.
That should solve your problem. You should have no issues with CWM after that. (Maybe except a slight offline charging issue. )

xtacy! said:
First of all, go to this forum and download the LT15i 4.0.4 update for your phone. I suggest Generic Global World.
Flash it using the latest version of Flashtool (v0.8.6.0). Check the No Final Verification box. Welcome to the correct build of ICS for your phone. LOL!
Now you've already downloaded the LT18's 4.0.3 ftf previously. Using Flashtool, just flash the kernel alone of the 4.0.3 build. Make sure you exclude everything else. The 4.0.3 kernel is rootable using the zergrush exploit.
Once that's done, flash back the 4.0.4 kernel. Again making sure to exclude everything else other than the kernel.
And there you go, you have a rooted 4.0.4. After this, go download pvyParts' Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market.
That should solve your problem. You should have no issues with CWM after that. (Maybe except a slight offline charging issue. )
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zergrush is for gingerbread.

Incorrect post. Thank you for no delete button
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OverLo4d said:
zergrush is for gingerbread.
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Sorry, my bad. I misquoted. I meant to say use DooMLorD's Rooting Toolkit for ICS.
EDIT: I take that back. The Rooting Toolkit DOES use the zergrush exploit.

xtacy! said:
First of all, go to this forum and download the LT15i 4.0.4 update for your phone. I suggest Generic Global World.
Flash it using the latest version of Flashtool (v0.8.6.0). Check the No Final Verification box. Welcome to the correct build of ICS for your phone. LOL!
Now you've already downloaded the LT18's 4.0.3 ftf previously. Using Flashtool, just flash the kernel alone of the 4.0.3 build. Make sure you exclude everything else. The 4.0.3 kernel is rootable using the zergrush exploit.
Once that's done, flash back the 4.0.4 kernel. Again making sure to exclude everything else other than the kernel.
And there you go, you have a rooted 4.0.4. After this, go download pvyParts' Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market.
That should solve your problem. You should have no issues with CWM after that. (Maybe except a slight offline charging issue. )
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I tried that, it just reboot backs in to the phone
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deconfrost said:
I tried that, it just reboot backs in to the phone
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dont worry about it, the old back button trick did the job

[HELP]Xperia Arc LT15i stuck on SONY after installing Xperia Ice Bean

Hi
After attempting to install Xperia Ice Bean on my Xperia LT15i awhile ago then reboot the phone, I am now astuck on SONY Logo. Itried giving n 10 minutes to wait for the tools to be installed however, I still got this SONY logo. I performed full reboot by removing the battery and still getting the same.
Now, I'm trying to revive my phone by installing the stock ROM of ICS 4.0.4.
Can somebody help me on this. I'm so nervous already that I might not be able to revive my phone.
Please I need your help guys ASAP.
BTW I'm using LT15i running on Rooted ICS 4.0.4 with the updated Busybox installed.
Managed to install CWM.
Here's what happened.
I have to tell it honestly. I didn't follow the instructions on how to correctly install the ROM. I just mount the sdcard and install the zip without even wiping the data and doing factory reset. I know its wrong but I still did it.
Can somebody assist me on this.
Thanks, I can donate some of my cash to your build if I revive my phone back.

Assuming you can get into flash mode, just reflash stock Rom available in the general arc section, use flashtools for this.
After you get stock back you are at the point of decision, do you stick with current set up or try custom roms, remember custom roms sometimes need custom kernels as well so you will need unlocked bootloader to send them via fastboot.
I have found some custom roms don't work I too get blank screens etc, but have installed the pureness build and it runs well
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^^^
+1
don't get panic..,

Yes just flash a firmware by flashtools ..it should b back to normal.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

hi - thanks
Thanks for everything. I managed to revive my arc. And yeah you're right it's easy.
I want to have a stable custom ROM. I'm just messin' my phone till I got the right ROM for me. I'll try the Purenes now. hehe.. Thanks.

You forgot the kernel.

whiskey_1388 said:
Thanks for everything. I managed to revive my arc. And yeah you're right it's easy.
I want to have a stable custom ROM. I'm just messin' my phone till I got the right ROM for me. I'll try the Purenes now. hehe.. Thanks.
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Try the arconium & Mooded rom ; )
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What version of that would be great on arc lt15i? Do you have a suggestion? Link please if you have. Thanks.
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Flash Rom

lavenderdl said:
Flash Rom
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Even my phone is stuck on the sony logo i try the utimate hd rom,jelly sandwich and remix but it is stuck on the sony logo
plz help
stock kernel
rooted
bootloader unlock

shahryar9 said:
Even my phone is stuck on the sony logo i try the utimate hd rom,jelly sandwich and remix but it is stuck on the sony logo
plz help
stock kernel
rooted
bootloader unlock
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Here is Ultimate HD ROM site and you have instrucions bellow,read them and you'll be able to flash this ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
DO all the steps.Don't do just some,all steps.Good luck
P.s 1.flash kernel for Rom
2.fully wipe
3.flash rom
4.flash kernel modules
5.reboot and enjoy
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Can i flash xperia arc s 4.1.B.0.587 firmware in xperia arc?

As the title said can i flash xperia arc s 4.1.B.0.587 firmware in xperia arc?This one
https://hotfile.com/dl/167361348/43349db/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf.html to increase my internal/system memory? Lots of ROM developer suggest us to install xperia arc s firmware '4.1.B.0.431' so i just want to make sure it's safe to install arc s 4.1.B.0.587 firmware in arc as it's the latest one.Can i flash '4.1.B.0.587' or only '4.1.B.0.431' will work as suggested by developers?
I have xperia arc locked bootloader and using 4.1.B.0.587 arc global firmware.

Yes it's safe to flash 587 although not sure how flashing stock firmware will increase internal memory :/
Sent from Xperia Arc S

jman2131 said:
Yes it's safe to flash 587 although not sure how flashing stock firmware will increase internal memory :/
Sent from Xperia Arc S
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So it's safe to flash Arc S .587 in arc?I mean to say system memory.It will be from 340MB to 410MB as developers are saying,right?

oh woops didn't see that you meant lt15. Which thread did you get this info from? Cant remember a method of increasing internal memory just by simply flashing an arc s firmware. I remember this though

Yes, if you flash it, both your internal memory and system storage will increase.
I believe lt15 and lt18 are same machine.
And reserve has been unleashed.
Nothing more.
If you are worried, just underclock it to 1GHz.
Reason for 431 might be due to easier rooting.
I guess they have unlocked bootloader and this is just preparation for flashing custom rom like cm10.
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jman2131 said:
oh woops didn't see that you meant lt15. Which thread did you get this info from? Cant remember a method of increasing internal memory just by simply flashing an arc s firmware. I remember this though
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I meant to say "more free" internal memory not "increase internal memory".Sorry for the confusions.Thankx for the link but i don't want any link 2 sd card apps.

shoeseat said:
I meant to say "more free" internal memory not "increase internal memory".Sorry for the confusions.Thankx for the link but i don't want any link 2 sd card apps.
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Your internal memory will increase!
How is this possible? You have more memory built in then SE is allowing you to use.
Those memory is reserved for machines called LT18.

vr5411 said:
Yes, if you flash it, both your internal memory and system storage will increase.
I believe lt15 and lt18 are same machine.
And reserve has been unleashed.
Nothing more.
If you are worried, just underclock it to 1GHz.
Reason for 431 might be due to easier rooting.
I guess they have unlocked bootloader and this is just preparation for flashing custom rom like cm10.
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2
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so it's only for unlocked bootloaders? I have locked bootloader.Where do i underclock my cpu to 1GHZ?
I found this info on this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746508.Which says as follows:
Step-2) Please download Xperia Arc-S 4.0.4_431 ftf pack from here only and flash it through flash tools , in Arc and arc-s both , FTF is available in downloads
Flash every thing from ftf pack just exclude two things
1. simlock.ta
2. Kernel.sin
do not flash these two things, after flash power up your phone and let it start completely, now copy rom zip into SD card , and reboot your device into recovery
Why you need to do this ???
It will give you 440-MB internal memory and 419-MB System Rom memory
If you already have these memories then you can skip this step
Just want to make sure my phone won't be bricked after flashing arc S firmware.

Well arc and arc s are pretty same just a better CPU I think. I have used arc s and its great. You can flash .587 but why not use Sony update service to do so if you have lo ked downloader? You won't brick if something goes wrong just flash back to orginal. And might I suggest looking at ultimate hd Rom by jader its simply the best using it on arc s and also installed it on xperia ray. Does wonders for your phone trust me....
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Yes, you can flash

vr5411 said:
Yes, if you flash it, both your internal memory and system storage will increase.
I believe lt15 and lt18 are same machine.
And reserve has been unleashed.
Nothing more.
If you are worried, just underclock it to 1GHz.
Reason for 431 might be due to easier rooting.
I guess they have unlocked bootloader and this is just preparation for flashing custom rom like cm10.
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2
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danyal241 said:
Well arc and arc s are pretty same just a better CPU I think. I have used arc s and its great. You can flash .587 but why not use Sony update service to do so if you have lo ked downloader? You won't brick if something goes wrong just flash back to orginal. And might I suggest looking at ultimate hd Rom by jader its simply the best using it on arc s and also installed it on xperia ray. Does wonders for your phone trust me....
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I can flash xperia arc .587 with not problem with flashtool.I just wanted to know if flashing arc s firmware will brick my phone.I did tried ultimate HD rom but got strange problem where bloatwares are not removed,stock apps are not updated(don't know if it suppose to update to xperia s/t apps) and walkman v mod didn't work.So had to restore my stock rom.
Here is the another developer suggesting the same thing http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1748635:
FOR LOCKED BOOTLOADERS
Arc ( LT15 ) users
for Arc ( LT15 ) users, download Arc S LT18 .587 ftf below, flash it via flashtool ( system, userdata, and kernel )
after booting, flash Arc S 562 kernel via flashtool
Root via Doomlord's ICS Xperia 2011 Rooting toolkit
after rooting complete, flash Arc S ftf .587 kernel again
I think we need to download .587 ftf from the post where developer mentioned.But when we use arc s kernel during root process it will give some fore close in some apps before rooting so will the .587 ftf and it's kernel work on arc?

Yes it will work but I think u might need to unlock your bootloader. Trying doesn't hurt. And don't worry about brick cause u are on locked bootloader you can simply use Sony erricson update service software(seus) to restore back to stock. The problems u mentioned are usually related to when u don't do the wipes right or format the system. And u must have flashed 2.0 ... With 2.0.3 walkman should work. I dont use walkman but I think I even see it on 2.0.2.
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AW: Can i flash xperia arc s 4.1.B.0.587 firmware in xperia arc?
shoeseat said:
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where bloatwares are not removed...
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I don't know if i understood you correctly, bit if your Problem is the Bloatware, why don't you just remove it via Root Explorer?
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

shoeseat said:
As the title said can i flash xperia arc s 4.1.B.0.587 firmware in xperia arc?This one
https://hotfile.com/dl/167361348/43349db/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf.html to increase my internal/system memory? Lots of ROM developer suggest us to install xperia arc s firmware '4.1.B.0.431' so i just want to make sure it's safe to install arc s 4.1.B.0.587 firmware in arc as it's the latest one.Can i flash '4.1.B.0.587' or only '4.1.B.0.431' will work as suggested by developers?
I have xperia arc locked bootloader and using 4.1.B.0.587 arc global firmware.
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U cant root .587 fw, so its useless to flash. Coz even if u flash it u won't be able to remove bloatwares...
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Why can't you root 587 firmware I've got that firmware and it's rooted just flashed dooms modded kernel ran his rooting script then flashed back to 587 kernel installed cwm from market. Also if you have flashed hd Rom and ended up with stock apps might be because you didn't wipe and factory reset your phone before flashing hd Rom while in recovery.
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I just need to be sure i can flash arc S .587 firmware on my arc (not S).I don't want to use any other ROMs cause i don't want to make my rom incompatible with new mods when they come.I can and have removed bloatwares from my ROM.The xperia HD rom didn't removed my stock firmware and no new(xperia s) apps were installed when i flashed that ROM.Yes i did followed all steps including wiping caches,formating system etc.I even tried it on fresh stcok ROM.i tried 3/4 times,the ultimate HD ROM flashed fine,there was version number in setting and some changes but it didn't removed bloatwares and when i tried walkman mod,it gaveme FC.So i decided to go on fresh stock ROM.
The main purpose of opening this thread is to know if i can flash arc S .587 on my arc so that it would raise my internal and system memory and if doing so would brick my phone or will there be kernel incompatibility(force close some system apps).Seems no one is sure about this.So i won't be flashing atc S firmware in future.thankx everyone for participation.How to close this thread?

You could try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529716
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Yes, you can flash... I have one Arc with Arc S .587 firmware

NightShadowBR said:
Yes, you can flash... I have one Arc with Arc S .587 firmware
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Do you have locked or unlocked bootloader?Does it require unlocked bootloader?

shoeseat said:
Do you have locked or unlocked bootloader?Does it require unlocked bootloader?
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Unlocked bootloader