Hello guys.
I was screwing around with system files on my rooted Xperia Arc S.
I used ROM Toolbox to set the LCD density to 340.
It asked me to reboot my device so I did.
When my phone turned back on, everything was zoomed in.
I can't see my slider, I can't pull down notifications, I cant do anything.
PLEASE HELP!!! I'm really desperate.
I tried rebooting phone,turning it off, removing MicroSD...
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You must flash stock rom via flashtool. Everything is already on xda you have to search
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If you testpointed it:
Relock with S1tool, repair with sony pc compaion
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I'm using a Mac and my boot loader is still locked because I couldn't find anything for Mac.
Please help!!!
You should be able to log into your phone by pressing settings on your SystemUI assuming you have no security option set. Try that and see if you can navigate to ROM toolbox to change the LCD density.
The best remedy is to flash a build.prop to fix the LCD density back to 240.
EDIT: Just noticed you cant pull down the notification bar. Flashing a build.prop is the way to go then.
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Can you give me more specific info on how to flash the build.prop onto my phone?
I'm currently using a Mac so not many options are available.
Thanks for your help
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Can you give me more specific info on how to flash the build.prop onto my phone?
I'm currently using a Mac so not many options are available.
Thanks for your help
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First of all doesnt Sony have software for Mac called bridge or something like that?
Before you read anything below try this to unlock your phone; have someone call you and while the phone is ringing press the home button. Maybe you can then navigate to settings to temporarily disable security and to ROM toolbox to fix your LCD density.
Anyway regardless to get a build.prop you're gonna need to ask someone to extract their build.prop, put it in a flashable zip and send you a link to download so you can flash it via CWM. I'm currently not at a computer and I have an LT15a so idk if you'd like your phone to be recognized as a north American phone. What region are you from btw?
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DdcCabuslay said:
First of all doesnt Sony have software for Mac called bridge or something like that?
Before you read anything below try this to unlock your phone; have someone call you and while the phone is ringing press the home button. Maybe you can then navigate to settings to temporarily disable security and to ROM toolbox to fix your LCD density.
Anyway regardless to get a build.prop you're gonna need to ask someone to extract their build.prop, put it in a flashable zip and send you a link to download so you can flash it via CWM. I'm currently not at a computer and I have an LT15a so idk if you'd like your phone to be recognized as a north American phone. What region are you from btw?
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My SIM card has a lock on it so I can't even dial myself. FML.
I'm from Singapore.
Ok.
First try installing this on your mac and see if you can either repair or update your phone with it.
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/bridge-for-mac/
If not we're gonna need to get a build.prop from an lt18i. You have CWM on your phone right?
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DdcCabuslay said:
Ok.
First try installing this on your mac and see if you can either repair or update your phone with it.
If not we're gonna need to get a build.prop from an lt18i. You have CWM on your phone right?
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I'll try bridge then let you know.
However, my phone is rooted but has a locked bootloader,so I can't really flash anything.
I know you probably think I'm a dumb **** and I think so too.
Thanks for helping.
1337RYoN said:
I'll try bridge then let you know.
However, my phone is rooted but has a locked bootloader,so I can't really flash anything.
I know you probably think I'm a dumb **** and I think so too.
Thanks for helping.
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If u are rooted, use Droid manager. i found it around XDA is a pc program that let you explore your phone so u can go into system, take out the build prop, and edit the LCD density
Hey buddy.What your status?I had a similar problem.But mine was Sony and Xperia logo only showing after rebooting my phone.I was screwing with system apps and data.I used SEUS.Got back the phone working but of cause lost root and had to root again.
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sandroidnz01 said:
Hey buddy.What your status?I had a similar problem.But mine was Sony and Xperia logo only showing after rebooting my phone.I was screwing with system apps and data.I used SEUS.Got back the phone working but of cause lost root and had to root again.
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He got it fixed using bridge for mac
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I'm looking for couple Widgets for my new Arc.
1) I like to be able to restart the phone with out pressing the power button. My fingers are kind of fat and with having case it's hard to press the button, almost need to use pen or something.
2) Need to be able to blank the screen. Same as above, fingers too fat and sometimes need to blank the screen right away.
Thanks for any pointers.
P.S. I don't want to get nothing that does some extra stuff, just those 2 things (2 separate widgets are good enough...2 separate programs are good as well).
For rebooting via widget, widgetsoid allows you to do that. But you need root to allow that command.
for reboot you can use Xperia Reboot Options widget from DooMLoRD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123576 (root needed)
Widgetsoid also has the option to turn off the screen (root needed).
Darn, all of them need root....new to Android and only have the device for a week and don't want to turn this in to brick.
Now the question, is any one on Rogers rooted with 2.3.3 (just took update couple of days ago). Current build number is 3.0.1.A.0.145.
JarekG said:
Darn, all of them need root....new to Android and only have the device for a week and don't want to turn this in to brick.
Now the question, is any one on Rogers rooted with 2.3.3 (just took update couple of days ago). Current build number is 3.0.1.A.0.145.
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You can't root 145 directly mate.
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You can't root 145 directly mate.
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So I guess the only way to root the device right now is to downgrade?
If so, any one on Rogers done that yet?
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So I guess the only way to root the device right now is to downgrade?
If so, any one on Rogers done that yet?
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Indeed you will have to downgrade.
Not on Rogers so can't assist you there my friend.
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I use 'Screen Off and Lock' to blank/turn off the screen.
So over on the Xperia S forums they have this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992 which is a guide to root the Xperia S with a locked bootloader. Has anyone tried those steps with the ion and a locked bootloader?
I will test this out in a week (after my week of use testing the international firmware on my at&t ion) if no one else has yet. Thought it might be interesting to see if it works for us too.
Im out n away from my comp through the weekend spec but I will cerainly help sort through and test soon as I can. eb
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I want to test this out but don't want to brick my phone. What do you think the chances of bricking would be? I'm assuming we would have to use the international firmware since we don't yet have the at&t file, right?
Does anybody know if restore via pc connect is possible for ion? Should be, I just havent yet had a chance to connect. eb
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I want to test this out but don't want to brick my phone. What do you think the chances of bricking would be? I'm assuming we would have to use the international firmware since we don't yet have the at&t file, right?
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Don't have what AT&T file?
Nevermind Spectre, found the AT&T file.
Is it easy to brick a phone with flashtool?
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Nevermind Spectre, found the AT&T file.
Is it easy to brick a phone with flashtool?
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By just flashing a ftf no not really. Just make sure you have enough battery life and you should be good.
I tried it with my ion the other day, but there was something like a partation size error.
Tried today using just the at&t GB ftf but it wouldn't work on step two. Said permission denied. Might need the ICS firmware like how the guide says for the Xperia S. The ics ftf posted in the ion boards gives me (and it seems others with locked bootloaders) sin verification errors.
Damn.
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So I found this site, http://bbs.gfan.com/android-4269369-1-1.html
According to it some people have successfully rooted the AT&T Ion somehow
You'll need something like Chrome to translate it.
It didnt work for me, said something about the ADB Shell
Any other info about that other than running that exe?
Nope, it just gives you an interface that says ROOT or UNROOT. This is the website for the program http://www.unlockroot.com/
You would see ways to root here on XDA before seeing it in a program like that I would imagine.
That program doesn't list the LT28 on its supported list either. Doesn't work with the LT26i either though it says it does.
I hope someone finds a method, I'm also hoping that we see some development on the ion.
Ahh my bad guys :/ My computer is far too slow to use to backup all my internal SD files, if it wasn't I wouldn't have wasted your time with that.
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Ahh my bad guys :/ My computer is far too slow to use to backup all my internal SD files, if it wasn't I wouldn't have wasted your time with that.
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Well once we get a FTF we can use of ICS we can try using the same method that was used on the Xperia S to get root with a locked bootloader. But it needs ICS to do the exploit.
Spectre51 said:
Well once we get a FTF we can use of ICS we can try using the same method that was used on the Xperia S to get root with a locked bootloader. But it needs ICS to do the exploit.
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Probably a stupid question but, what would it take to make an FTF? I mean like people are always making .zips of ROMs that can be flashed via recovery. Would it be any different besides for the method of getting it on the device?
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Probably a stupid question but, what would it take to make an FTF? I mean like people are always making .zips of ROMs that can be flashed via recovery. Would it be any different besides for the method of getting it on the device?
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Well we have to get the files from SUS or PC companion of an official release to make into an FTF. Right now ICS isn't being pushed out anywhere so we are stuck waiting.
I'm probably not the only person to experience these problems on the R800x, and I couldn't find any other threads pertaining to a fix for my specific problem. I went to Verizon and Sony, and got frustrated very fast with them not even remotely having a clue on how to help.
My first issue is after rooting my phone and unlocking the bootloader, I flashed an ICS 4.0.1 ROM to my phone, it works great!
Problem is, I didn't realize the difference between the R800i and R800x. So now my phone lost its Radio image/Baseband Version, making my not have any servies (1x/2g/3g or bars) It's Wi-Fi only right now.
I read into flashing Radio images back to the phone so it can access the services, but I can't find one specifically for my phone. Any help there?
My second, and biggest issue with the phone is it's just not taking a charge. I've been flip flopping batteries with my other R800x to keep this one going. I tried a few things to fix that, but they just don't work and I'm tired of going in threads and reading crap and trying things that don't work.
Basically, I want my phone back to working order again, while keeping the ICS firmware.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
THINGS I HAVE TRIED TO FIX IT
-Flashing back to original firmware
-Adding a new charger file into .bin on phone itself
-Factory reset
-2.3.3 and 2.3.4 flashed firmwares
oVSwaziVo said:
I'm probably not the only person to experience these problems on the R800x, and I couldn't find any other threads pertaining to a fix for my specific problem. I went to Verizon and Sony, and got frustrated very fast with them not even remotely having a clue on how to help.
My first issue is after rooting my phone and unlocking the bootloader, I flashed an ICS 4.0.1 ROM to my phone, it works great!
Problem is, I didn't realize the difference between the R800i and R800x. So now my phone lost its Radio image/Baseband Version, making my not have any servies (1x/2g/3g or bars) It's Wi-Fi only right now.
I read into flashing Radio images back to the phone so it can access the services, but I can't find one specifically for my phone. Any help there?
My second, and biggest issue with the phone is it's just not taking a charge. I've been flip flopping batteries with my other R800x to keep this one going. I tried a few things to fix that, but they just don't work and I'm tired of going in threads and reading crap and trying things that don't work.
Basically, I want my phone back to working order again, while keeping the ICS firmware.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
THINGS I HAVE TRIED TO FIX IT
-Flashing back to original firmware
-Adding a new charger file into .bin on phone itself
-Factory reset
-2.3.3 and 2.3.4 flashed firmwares
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You can't have radio working because the rom was meant for GSM xperia plays. If you want ICS I sugget purchasing a GSM xperia play. Otherwise stick with stock to have everything working.
chery2k said:
You can't have radio working because the rom was meant for GSM xperia plays. If you want ICS I sugget purchasing a GSM xperia play. Otherwise stick with stock to have everything working.
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how is that true??
cm9 works for the r800x and the r800i
OP did you use flashtool for any of the flashing?
chevyowner said:
how is that true??
cm9 works for the r800x and the r800i
OP did you use flashtool for any of the flashing?
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I used a flashtool, yes. I assume that was bad? It was the only way I could find for the R800x.
That's not where it messed up and lost my baseband and radio signals. When I got the kernel, then flashed an ICS ROM to the phone, that's where it removed my radio signals.
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You can't have radio working because the rom was meant for GSM xperia plays. If you want ICS I sugget purchasing a GSM xperia play. Otherwise stick with stock to have everything working.
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If you'd read what I put, none of that worked. I know radio isn't meant to work on a GSM ROM, buying a whole new phone was a silly suggestion of you.
first try flashing a zeusc(r800x) rom, because when you have a zeus(r800i) rom installed the radio won't work the way your are explaning.
Can you link me to it? I really don't feel like getting the wrong file yet again.
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here
I can't flash it from my bootloader...
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oVSwaziVo said:
I'm probably not the only person to experience these problems on the R800x, and I couldn't find any other threads pertaining to a fix for my specific problem. I went to Verizon and Sony, and got frustrated very fast with them not even remotely having a clue on how to help.
My first issue is after rooting my phone and unlocking the bootloader, I flashed an ICS 4.0.1 ROM to my phone, it works great!
Problem is, I didn't realize the difference between the R800i and R800x. So now my phone lost its Radio image/Baseband Version, making my not have any servies (1x/2g/3g or bars) It's Wi-Fi only right now.
I read into flashing Radio images back to the phone so it can access the services, but I can't find one specifically for my phone. Any help there?
My second, and biggest issue with the phone is it's just not taking a charge. I've been flip flopping batteries with my other R800x to keep this one going. I tried a few things to fix that, but they just don't work and I'm tired of going in threads and reading crap and trying things that don't work.
Basically, I want my phone back to working order again, while keeping the ICS firmware.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
THINGS I HAVE TRIED TO FIX IT
-Flashing back to original firmware
-Adding a new charger file into .bin on phone itself
-Factory reset
-2.3.3 and 2.3.4 flashed firmwares
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Just want to clarify have you tried flashing the 2.3.3 Verizon R800x FTF? When you mention 2.3.3/2.3.4 flashed firmwares I am guessing you mean that? If you have flashed successfully and still having issues then I dont know off hand why it wouldnt work just FTFing (lol) back.
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I can't flash it from my bootloader...
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that is because it is flashed from recovery
if you don't have recovery flash the boot.img in the zip using fastboot, then powerup the phone and press vol- during bootup when the notifaction light is on
Did you try flashing markypythons ICS converter? If you did, then flash R800x's baseband.
Yes I've flashed the FTF files. No luck doing so. DubleJay I have it, yet I haven't flashed it yet. The problem I have is not able to find the baseband to flash for this phone in specific.
No one's figured anything about my charging issue yet?
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Have you tried flashing the basebands of the 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 ftf files.... But what happened when you flashed the 2.3.3 ftf file?
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Baseband version was within the FTF file but didn't show up on the phone. :/ its so frustrating.
I'm honestly more curious about my charging issue right now. I'm tired of flip flopping batteries.
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So it doesn't register that its connected even if you connect it to PC...To charge
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A computer will recognize it, but it won't take a charge.
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& when you changed the chmod file in the system did you set the proper permissions...777
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No clue how to.
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In your root file manager go to system/bin look for a file named chargemon... Long press that file... Go to properties.... Make sure its 755... Should look like this -rwxr-xr-x-
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i really need your help guy, i just got these phone todaay and i was doing a OTA update and all of the sudden the phone went off i couldnt turn it on any more, all it does now it just vibrates. there is no leds turning on. thanks in adv
Some software problem...
Flash stock firmware with flash tools... Search the forum about it
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What is your battery level?
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sakthi444 said:
Some software problem...
Flash stock firmware with flash tools... Search the forum about it
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i have try it but the thing is that my computer would not recognize the phone
To flash stock switch off the phone and connect by pressing the back button... It's bound to respond...
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Check my tutorial in my signature.
Doing OTA update while having unlocked bootloader causes this. Follow the guide in my tutorial to fix it.
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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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.
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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.
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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
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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