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Rooting Arc S

i am planning on getting rid of my W8 & buying a Arc S....but i am a bit stumped by a couple of things. i like modding my phones....my W8 was pretty modded out...i didnt unlock the bootloader & ran stock kernel but i could still flash custom roms. can i still do that with the arc s? i mean do i have to unlock bootloader in order to install any custom roms?? & are the steps to rooting an arc the same as rooting an arc s?? any help would be appreciated....

arc S can be rooted with zergrush method very easy...
on locked booltoader so far can instal only 2 custom rom based on stock firmware...
also theme, mods can be instaled with CWM on locked BL..

Which two roms are you talking about? Can I flash even with cwm recovery 5.0.2.7 nAa r2? (the one with thd auto_installer in themes and apps category) thanks for you attention!
Sent from my Arc S LT18i using Xda Premium App

Xperia MOD is first one, i cant remember which is second one sry :/

electrash said:
arc S can be rooted with zergrush method very easy...
on locked booltoader so far can instal only 2 custom rom based on stock firmware...
also theme, mods can be instaled with CWM on locked BL..
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i hate to b a bother...but cud u giv the link to the root page & to install CWM....i was wondering....can xrecovery be installed instead of CWM?? if possible, could u giv me a link of that as well?? thanks in advance.....much appreciated for your info.....the thing is the mods & tutorials for the W8 was very easy to find in xda but for some reason that is very hard for arc s.....i dunno mayb its my fault coz i dont knw wht um luking for

linx1287 said:
i hate to b a bother...but cud u giv the link to the root page & to install CWM....i was wondering....can xrecovery be installed instead of CWM?? if possible, could u giv me a link of that as well?? thanks in advance.....much appreciated for your info.....the thing is the mods & tutorials for the W8 was very easy to find in xda but for some reason that is very hard for arc s.....i dunno mayb its my fault coz i dont knw wht um luking for
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here is the link for the root page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
but remember it doesn't support the latest build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
As for installing custom roms ...etc
check this link it will help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
Enjoy

For CWM recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410746
Se twaker is best one, i used it and work great...
Connect your phone normal to PC, selec option from dropdown menu, click instal and VOILA...you got CWM...
also CWM is beater than xrecovery..why would you use that?

uh....i tried to flash the xperia mod & now my phone is stuck on se logo.....any tips please?? um freaking out....did i brick it or what?? how do i fix it?
i cant even accesss CWM

flash it with flashtool some official firmware...
how cant you enter CWM?

linx1287 said:
uh....i tried to flash the xperia mod & now my phone is stuck on se logo.....any tips please?? um freaking out....did i brick it or what?? how do i fix it?
i cant even accesss CWM
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Just fix it by running Sony Ericsson Service Update tools.. It will get you back to stock firmware..

DeepUnknown said:
here is the link for the root page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
but remember it doesn't support the latest build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
As for installing custom roms ...etc
check this link it will help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
Enjoy
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electrash said:
flash it with flashtool some official firmware...
how cant you enter CWM?
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phone boots to SE logo & just stuck there....i pressed the back arrow repeatedly....but it doesnt go to CWM. i downloaded this firmware since it says its stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1435541 which version of flashtools do you recommend?? can u giv me a link?? thanks man

laziepig said:
Just fix it by running Sony Ericsson Service Update tools.. It will get you back to stock firmware..
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i hate to sound stupid but how do u do that?? do u mean by pc companion's update phone option?? i tried that but everytym i connect the phone it wants me to do sumthng with the phone...slide sumthng down to confirm....but the problem is....my phone is stuck on the se logo....so i cant do anything....so i cant even update it....or mayb i m doing sumthng wrong.....please please guyz help me out here.....um freaking out.....i just bought the arc s not a couple of hours ago

could u guyz please give me the links for some stock firmwares & flashtool?? thanks

when i connect my phone to flashtools....it says detected device with usb debugging off.....& the next line saysfor 2011 devices turn mtp off or something...what do i do?

Wooohoooo my arc s is alive again!!! Thank you guys for all your infos....i wud hv died if it werent for you guyz....i decided i m not gonna do these custom roms for arc just yet.....not until it becomes as safe to flash as w8 was!!

Hi guys
i wanna make a simple question and i hope i can get the reply i want
basically i was planning to ask if there is an easy way to root my phone and i had found it on this section so i cover up my 1st question
the second think i want to ask is that since i am planning to root my phone and start playing around with roms and apps i would like to ask before i go ahead and root the phone how can i backup the original firmware of the phone so if in case i screw it up at list i will be able to go back to the original state by flashing the original image of the phone. the reason i am asking that is because i had destroy my new Atrix 2 and till now i haven't manage to get the Asia Pacific version so i was forced to install an ATT version and sale the phone half price instead keeping it and just looking at it, so this time i want to follow the safe side
the details of the phone is as follow and i just bought it today morning
Model: LT18i
Version:2.3.4
kernel: 2.6.32.9
Build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
i will deeply appreciate any response and advise from you guys
George

Greeco said:
Hi guys
i wanna make a simple question and i hope i can get the reply i want
basically i was planning to ask if there is an easy way to root my phone and i had found it on this section so i cover up my 1st question
the second think i want to ask is that since i am planning to root my phone and start playing around with roms and apps i would like to ask before i go ahead and root the phone how can i backup the original firmware of the phone so if in case i screw it up at list i will be able to go back to the original state by flashing the original image of the phone. the reason i am asking that is because i had destroy my new Atrix 2 and till now i haven't manage to get the Asia Pacific version so i was forced to install an ATT version and sale the phone half price instead keeping it and just looking at it, so this time i want to follow the safe side
the details of the phone is as follow and i just bought it today morning
Model: LT18i
Version:2.3.4
kernel: 2.6.32.9
Build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
i will deeply appreciate any response and advise from you guys
George
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Don't think there's rooting kit for your build yet..
if you happen to root it, download SE Extreme Tweak Installer.. this will install CWM Recovery where you can backup and restore your firmware before bootup.
Then you can start messing around.

laziepig said:
Don't think there's rooting kit for your build yet..
if you happen to root it, download SE Extreme Tweak Installer.. this will install CWM Recovery where you can backup and restore your firmware before bootup.
Then you can start messing around.
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Can you tell me from where i can download that because i had found this which is mentioning that is working for my version http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
please also explain if i can use the back up to reflash my phone in its original state at any time i wish and how through the phone or by any third party application like Odin i.e. and where can i locate the back up file inside the phone or SD memory
i am owner of S2 and i am doing pretty well but with Arc s i am just noob

yea...i did the same too....rooted it installed CWM & backed up my rom & tried to flash a custom rom that didnt require bootloader unlocking or custom kernel.....i managed to do sumthng do the phone...it got stuck at the se logo...it wudnt even go to CWM....later the guys here advised me to use flashtool to reflash a stock firmware...& i did & with my fingers crossed...did so & got my arc s back alive.....after this episode...i lost the nerve to flash custom roms in my arc s......& i have been flashing custom roms in my w8 & this never happened.....this shows that the arc s development area is still not ironclad yet

btw...i do have a question.....i am a bit confused by the system info from antutu benchmark....the original stated RAM for the arc s is 512MB. but in antutu benchmark shows total RAM as 335MB.....i dont get it.....can anyone else confirm this??

[Q] Help with Flashing my Xperia play R800i

Ok hey all So i been reading here on xda for some time.
And i have been reading about the development for the our play and the nice progress the devs been doing with ICS.
My phone is a R800i
Baseband: 8x55A-AAABQMAZM-203028D-56
Kernel: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
Version: 4.0.2.A.0.42
Locked Bootloader
Not rooted
No sim lock works with all providers never been locked.
I havn't flashed so much phones in my day, some wm mobiles, and iphones and a lg gt540
So i need some help with what to do
I know the first thing is to unlock bootloader
but after that? If some one could point me to the files i need, just the specefic files just for my phone. And a step by step what to do like flash a rom first then kernel or kernel first then rom and if there is any other files i should use before i flash rom/kernel
And if some nice people could give me some hints on the best ICS rom.
I want this either this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524159
or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404712
those two seems to the most stable atm. Or if anyone other have suggestions like CM9 or something like that
Cheers!
//Virtualxp

Well I do know is that you don't have to unlock bootloader to root
sent from my Xperia PLAY using XDA Premium

Instructions for flashing the kernel+rom can be found on the threads...Read some more ;P

Nabeel_Nabs said:
Instructions for flashing the kernel+rom can be found on the threads...Read some more ;P
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I have but hey would be nice if you helped out instead of commenting like that

You said it's sim unlocked, right? If you bought one that isn't carrier locked, you can unlock your bootloader using the guide on the Sony mobile site. After unlocking the bootloader, flash a cwm kernel, and all the possibilities have then been opened.
Seriously though, the guides are easy to find. Google is your friend. Just tell it to search xda specifically.
Sent from a parallel universe

captain67 said:
You said it's sim unlocked, right? If you bought one that isn't carrier locked, you can unlock your bootloader using the guide on the Sony mobile site. After unlocking the bootloader, flash a cwm kernel, and all the possibilities have then been opened.
Seriously though, the guides are easy to find. Google is your friend. Just tell it to search xda specifically.
Sent from a parallel universe
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Hey yea i been reading alot and i think i know now how it all works think i'll wait for some time. People seem to have alot problems with battery drain =/ Seems it can be fixed through Setcpu. And how about the overlock? i did read that some kernel have the phone overclocked to 2.0 ghz. Does it shorten the life of the phone? Not the battery life but the phone's life?
//Virtualxp

Right I have been doing the same read all the Info available and been on the Sony site check to see if I can unlock the boatloader but that's were I have come unstuck as it's saying that I can't unlock my boot loader. Some help guys would be great the ics update is taking ages and want to play about with my phone.
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Alex Slane said:
Right I have been doing the same read all the Info available and been on the Sony site check to see if I can unlock the boatloader but that's were I have come unstuck as it's saying that I can't unlock my boot loader. Some help guys would be great the ics update is taking ages and want to play about with my phone.
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Is yours carrier locked? If so, you need to unlock the bootloader with something like omnius or setool.
@virtualxp - Overclocking anything too high will always shorten it's life. Going to 1.4-1.5 ghz shouldn't make a difference, but 2ghz is very high.
For battery drain issues, there are solutions. A lot of people noticed the battery getting worse after the 2.3.4 update, so either they're sticking with older firmware, or mixing builds and kernels.
My phone for example has the 2.3.4 (.42) firmware with a stock kernel from 2.3.3, and a baseband belonging to a separate build altogether. And I managed to combine those without an unlocked bootloader.. Mind you, it was a pain in the ass doing it without getting stuck with boot loop. But this way, I have less battery issues, and I can still use the themes and mods made for the .42 build.
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Could u tell me how u did it with not unlocking bootloader plz would be very much appreciated. im not a noob to flashing just stuck as i have never unlocked bootloaders befor and mine cnt be unlocked the ways others can as its brand locked thanks

Sirus2012uk said:
Could u tell me how u did it with not unlocking bootloader plz would be very much appreciated. im not a noob to flashing just stuck as i have never unlocked bootloaders befor and mine cnt be unlocked the ways others can as its brand locked thanks
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In flashtool, there's an option to exclude the kernel and another for baseband. I flashed one firmware, then flashed another while excluding kernel, and then again while excluding the kernel and baseband, using three different ftf files.
For applying themes and mods without unlocking the bootloader, I used the T.E.A.M. locked bootloader recovery installer, and flashed them with the update.zip files through that recovery. You can get it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
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[Q] confused about how to install Custom roms in xperia arc

hi all,
I am a newbie in the field of rooting, flashing and and all that stuff. i currently own a xperia arc with 2.3.4 os. As there is no official update to ICS in my region so i have started thinking about flashing it. I have searched alot and concluded that rom from jader Ultimate HD is the reliable one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207 .
Now the problem is that i really dont understand how to do all that stuff, it seems very confusing as i have never done this before and worried that smthing bad would happen with my mobile. PLZ PLZ PLZ, i want members of xda to help me out in plain layman language, like spoon feeding tips. i have downloaded the Ultimate HD and flash file for root, but have no further idea what to do... plz plz help me out here...
Thanks in advance

nomantariq said:
i want members of xda to help me out in plain layman language, like spoon feeding tips.
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Help yourself, start at the top and work down - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=963

nomantariq said:
hi all,
I am a newbie in the field of rooting, flashing and and all that stuff. i currently own a xperia arc with 2.3.4 os. As there is no official update to ICS in my region so i have started thinking about flashing it. I have searched alot and concluded that rom from jader Ultimate HD is the reliable one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207 .
Now the problem is that i really dont understand how to do all that stuff, it seems very confusing as i have never done this before and worried that smthing bad would happen with my mobile. PLZ PLZ PLZ, i want members of xda to help me out in plain layman language, like spoon feeding tips. i have downloaded the Ultimate HD and flash file for root, but have no further idea what to do... plz plz help me out here...
Thanks in advance
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U will also need a custom kernel to flash. You can flash that via Flashtool. (Search the threads u will find flashtool). Then but the ROM.zip on your sdcard and choose install from zip in CWM(Recovery).
As the user above said I would have a look over the heneral section; so that you get some knowledge.
Sent from my GT-I9300 On Official JB

wedgess said:
U will also need a custom kernel to flash. You can flash that via Flashtool. (Search the threads u will find flashtool). Then but the ROM.zip on your sdcard and choose install from zip in CWM(Recovery).
As the user above said I would have a look over the heneral section; so that you get some knowledge.
Sent from my GT-I9300 On Official JB
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Thanks for ur help i have installed flashtool, when i press flash tab it asks about flashmode or fastbootmode. I then select fashmode and selects my firmware that is LT15i 4.1.B.0.431. then follows the instructions, but error comes. let me show you log :
1/035/2013 16:35:34 - INFO - Selected lt15i_4.1.B.0.431_ready to root.ftf
11/035/2013 16:35:34 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
11/035/2013 16:35:35 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
11/035/2013 16:35:44 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
11/035/2013 16:35:45 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
11/035/2013 16:35:45 - INFO - Reading device information
11/035/2013 16:35:45 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
11/035/2013 16:35:45 - INFO - Current device : LT15i - CB5A1E9HWF - 1247-1027_R18D - 1241-4324_4.0.2.A.0.62 - WORLD-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.62
11/035/2013 16:35:45 - INFO - Start Flashing
11/035/2013 16:35:45 - INFO - Processing loader
11/035/2013 16:35:45 - INFO - Using an unofficial loader
11/035/2013 16:35:45 - INFO - Ending flash session
11/035/2013 16:35:45 - ERROR - C:\Flashtool\devices\LT15\loader_unlocked.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
11/035/2013 16:35:45 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
11/035/2013 16:35:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Now i dont know what this problem is Kindly tell me how to resolve this issue:-
ERROR - C:\Flashtool\devices\LT15\loader_unlocked.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Manny manny thanks again Wedgess...

Have u unlocked ur device's bootloader?
Current: awesome Xperia Arc S
Owned: ZTE Blade

fabokid5922 said:
Have u unlocked ur device's bootloader?
Current: awesome Xperia Arc S
Owned: ZTE Blade
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i Didnt!!!. and I m sorry i dont know how to do that..
my current firmware is 4.0.2.A.0.62. whereas the firmware i downloaded is 4.1.B.0.431 .. can it be the case?

nomantariq said:
i Didnt!!!. and I m sorry i dont know how to do that..
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wedgess said:
As the user above said I would have a look over the general section; so that you get some knowledge.
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With a bit of reading you could have learned a lot in the 8 hours since I first posted , and you'll find that more People are willing to help when you show a bit of initiative, especially on developer websites where you NEED to READ to learn.

XperienceD said:
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With a bit of reading you could have learned a lot in the 8 hours since I first posted , and you'll find that more People are willing to help when you show a bit of initiative, especially on developer websites where you NEED to READ to learn.
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I dont know what is ur problem. but lets make it clear, i have been reading a lot from past 3 days, trying to figure out how to actually perform the flashing, rooting n installing custom roms. However, there are so much issues, discussions and different methods that it becomes really difficult for a newbie. Its so ignorant of you to blame someone without even knowing anything. I m stuck on a problem where i can not find any help from net.
YOU JUST TRY TO BE BIT USEFUL RATHER THAN CRITICIZING
RIP BRO...

nomantariq said:
I dont know what is ur problem. but lets make it clear, i have been reading a lot from past 3 days, trying to figure out how to actually perform the flashing, rooting n installing custom roms. However, there are so much issues, discussions and different methods that it becomes really difficult for a newbie. Its so ignorant of you to blame someone without even knowing anything. I m stuck on a problem where i can not find any help from net.
YOU JUST TRY TO BE BIT USEFUL RATHER THAN CRITICIZING
RIP BRO...
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I can summary some step for yout to go :
1 . Unlocking your booloader phone following that instruction : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
2 . Searching for ROOM that yout want to flash , it avaiable with .zip file .Download it and DO NOT extract .Move it to your SD card
3 . Download and Flash kernel which is recommend in ROOM installation instruction (Example : Xperia Ultimate HD recommend Advandced Stock Kernel).To flash kernel ,you can refered to instruction of this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838916 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
4. After you flash kernel with CWM recoveyr built-in.Turn on your phone . When the logo of kernel is appear .You press the back button 4-5 times to access CWM recovery mode .If it can access CWM you can install ROOM from sd card which you moved to at step 2 by choose first line of CWM command ("choose install zip from sd card" )

nomantariq said:
I dont know what is ur problem. but lets make it clear, i have been reading a lot from past 3 days, trying to figure out how to actually perform the flashing, rooting n installing custom roms. However, there are so much issues, discussions and different methods that it becomes really difficult for a newbie.
YOU JUST TRY TO BE BIT USEFUL RATHER THAN CRITICIZING
RIP BRO...
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Blah Blah Blah! What continues to amaze me is how many People sign up to a Mobile Developing website to then ask to be spoon fed, I also find it extremely lazy that after being given some advice then claim a few hours later that they still haven't learned ANYTHING or claim things like they've been reading for 3 days!
nomantariq said:
Its so ignorant of you to blame someone without even knowing anything. I m stuck on a problem where i can not find any help from net.
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I've not actually "blamed" you for anything have I, and if you are stuck at a step you would have been better replying with what you're stuck with than taking umbrage with someone that was actually trying to help you help yourself.

1-st step: unlock bootloader
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2-nd: installing ClockWorkMod (CWM). instractions how to use CWM: just google search it. The easiest way is to download "X-parts"(needs root: see 3-rd step) app from google play and it will install CWM automagically.
3-rd: Root access by DooMLord the best one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
After doing this steps you can download any custom rom and install it via CWM. I recommend you CM10(jellybean 4.1) by FXP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780316

first step is essential yes. Unlock the boot loader. installing CWM and root is not as all ROMs / Custom kernels have autoroot & CWM.
So copy the ROM.zip to sdcard. flash kernel via flashtool or under command line
Code:
fastboot flash boot (kernelname).img
, then boot into CWM (check the op of the kernel you are using, to find out which hardware key is needed to boot into CWM). wipe data ,cache and dalvik cache from CWM. Then install the zip. Then reboot the device.
Hopefully this stops the needless bickering. Although I understand from both sides. On development sites, reading is your friend.
Sent from my GT-I9300 On Official JB

[Q] bricked xperia play r800i helppppppp!!!!

hi there i am using xperia play r800i...first i flashed gin2jellybean rom and it was fine....after 3weeks i tried to flash my stock rom but my phone is not responding anymore after this.....it shows only the logo and that's it...my pc don't recognize my phone cuz only is rebooting automatically,my led light doesn't show neither green ,red or blue colour....i am new in android world and i'm afraid that my phone is dead (( please helppp!!!!if u know how to fix this problem.....PS:sorry for my bad english

Is your bootloader unlocked? Need more info.
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chery2k said:
Is your bootloader unlocked? Need more info.
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no man i didn't unlock the bootloader,i can't do it with flashtool

Sony now has the ability to give out unlock codes for the Play, if my memory serves. You may want to try it. It will break any warranty you have, so be aware of that.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

If you didnt unlock your bootloader before installing a custom rom. Idk how else to help you. You might have to send off your xperia play to Sony.

brainard52 said:
Sony now has the ability to give out unlock codes for the Play, if my memory serves. You may want to try it. It will break any warranty you have, so be aware of that.
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i took the code but now i can't do anything cuz my xperia doesn't even go to recovery .....anyway thnx!!!
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Simple fix
klaudiohavari said:
brainard52 said:
Sony now has the ability to give out unlock codes for the Play, if my memory serves. You may want to try it. It will break any warranty you have, so be aware of that.
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i took the code but now i can't do anything cuz my xperia doesn't even go to recovery .....anyway thnx!!!
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No phone is bricked!!!! hardware does not boot with out software. there was a way they put it in so im going to help you fix it!!!
i have bricked my phone several times and im a pro at fixing them too! lol
question one does your phone turn on?
If it does what does it do?
do you have ANdroxide Flash tool?
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Yes use his flashtool. But the real question can you use it if your bootloader is locked.

works on both
If a boot loader is locked it means its intact hense the word locked. So the phone boots so all you have to do is..
Download your stock ftf file for you phone.
Hold the back button when you connect your phone and flash your firmware back. Light should turn green.
If it don't hold the power button while you connect it Sonay used this method to put it in the first time.i

Rmontoya83 said:
If a boot loader is locked it means its intact hense the word locked. So the phone boots so all you have to do is..
Download your stock ftf file for you phone.
Hold the back button when you connect your phone and flash your firmware back. Light should turn green.
If it don't hold the power button while you connect it Sonay used this method to put it in the first time.i
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i solved the problem opening fastboot and i pressed search button for 5minutes and the light blue blinked ...i flashed the stock rom with flashtool now it's like new ,,,,,,thank ya all for ur answers ,u are the best

Bricked phone
Rmontoya83 said:
klaudiohavari said:
No phone is bricked!!!! hardware does not boot with out software. there was a way they put it in so im going to help you fix it!!!
i have bricked my phone several times and im a pro at fixing them too! lol
question one does your phone turn on?
If it does what does it do?
do you have ANdroxide Flash tool?
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Hi
I was hoping you could help me. I rooted my play and was following a youtube video as descibed. I couldn't attach the link because I am a new member. It was the new ics 4.0.4 from the android doctor - 100% bug free gaming rom. I had difficulty in flash tools when i needed to go into fastboot mode to install the Lupus kernel. So I installed the cwm mode from the internet and tried to install the ics from its recovery mode. Now I just get the sony logo, then the screen goes black. It is still on. I have reinstalled flashtools and have seen some stock roms on this site to download. The problem I have is when I select the rom to flash, whilst it recognises that my phone is in flash mode, I get a error flash cancelled. I have tried 3 different stock roms. I am in the process of downloading Emma - a flashtool from Sony. Hopefully my phone is not screwed. It was on 2.3.4. One week old unlocked rx800i. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks..
Tommy
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You guys remember about 2011 June, a problem came up with unlocked bootloader and OTA update. the first fix that came out broke the radio rom or something so your phone won't accept any sim but will boot and be like a psp or media player. well. that happened to me. and 2 years down the line, i'm still with my play hoping someone could come up with a solution for that.
boots up fine. plays games and audio video no probs but still can't accept any sim in it.
Specs are as follows
model R800i
android version 2.3.4
baseband number 8x55A-AAABQMAZM-203028D-56
Kernel Version 2.6.32.9-perf
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Build Number 4.0.2.A.0.42

[Q] HELP xperia arc s lt18i hard bricked!!

i wanted to change my software to cyanogenmod 10 night and went through cm recovery mode to install it and forgot to wipe...now the install failed and the phone stucks at Sony icon..i connect to pc but it fails to connect and a red led lights...(battery charges on pc) please anyone knows how to unbrick it ? :/

Hard brick your foot. Know your terminology before posting.
Flash a stock ROM through flashtool after connecting your phone in flashmode. If you dont know how there's 2383624 tutorials out there
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tangosierra_ said:
Hard brick your foot. Know your terminology before posting.
Flash a stock ROM through flashtool after connecting your phone in flashmode. If you dont know how there's 2383624 tutorials out there
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can you help me? im newbie on installing custom things in my arc s...and now that..can u send me a trusted tut for that ?

Check my signature for a tutorial.

pantazis1 said:
can you help me? im newbie on installing custom things in my arc s...and now that..can u send me a trusted tut for that ?
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Search around the forum, there's plenty of tutorials out there. Also do some research before you do anything to your phone. Don't try it if you cannot understand the instructions.
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At sony's logo?
Then you dont have an unlock bootloader, and you can't install any CM based ROM.
Use the pc companion or whatever software recommended on those tutorials to flash an original firmware form sony and bring "back to life" your phone. I don't know if you need to root your phone again (it disappear)

Thanks guys flashing it worked...just needed to wipe cache thanks