Think I may bricked my phone... - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have unlocked bootloader and rooted the phone. I was on stock ICS 4.0.4 and then tried to flash a ROM. It was saying Installed succesfull etc, when I was rebooting, stuck on Sony Logo... And won't go back to CWM...
What to do?

UnLucky12 said:
I have unlocked bootloader and rooted the phone. I was on stock ICS 4.0.4 and then tried to flash a ROM. It was saying Installed succesfull etc, when I was rebooting, stuck on Sony Logo... And won't go back to CWM...
What to do?
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What model did you have? be specific!!

formsarun said:
What model did you have? be specific!!
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Oh yea! Sorry. LT15i. I was flashing the omega ROM.
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It's not bricked just stuck on bootloop.
Reflash either stock rom or if you have working fastboot then install a custom kernel that matches the Rom you tried originally.
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UnLucky12 said:
I have unlocked bootloader and rooted the phone. I was on stock ICS 4.0.4 and then tried to flash a ROM. It was saying Installed succesfull etc, when I was rebooting, stuck on Sony Logo... And won't go back to CWM...
What to do?
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extract the boot.img and flash it with the flashtool(in fastboot mode) restart the phone.
hit thanks !!!

zolaisugly said:
It's not bricked just stuck on bootloop.
Reflash either stock rom or if you have working fastboot then install a custom kernel that matches the Rom you tried originally.
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formsarun said:
extract the boot.img and flash it with the flashtool(in fastboot mode) restart the phone.
hit thanks !!!
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I will try that! Will update you guys! Of course I will hit thanks! ^^

Put the device in flashmode? Or download mode? (Hold back button or menu button? then connect the phone to the pc)
To install the boot image or stock rom?

UnLucky12 said:
Put the device in flashmode? Or download mode? (Hold back button or menu button? then connect the phone to the pc)
To install the boot image or stock rom?
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press the menu button and plug the usb for fastboot (download mode) which indicates blue color notification.

Just tried to flash the boot.img from omega, didn't work! Still showing Sony logo and nothing further :/ But I can now go in to CWM ;D

You don't want to go to cwm. Just flash it with stock kernel (.ftf ) using flash tool. Then you'll be able to run your handset!!
Best of luck.
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Thanks! Solved it! ;D It is now running and working

Unbricking help !
Use these :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322827
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
Be happy :good:

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How to install Recovery on Unlocked Arc ?

I unlocked my Arc Yesterday and flashed the prerooted.img .
Now i have a unlocked Arc with Root.
But now i want to have the Recovery Menu how can i flash it ?
dubist said:
I unlocked my Arc Yesterday and flashed the prerooted.img .
Now i have a unlocked Arc with Root.
But now i want to have the Recovery Menu how can i flash it ?
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You need to Flash DoomKernel for more info Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650.
And what is if i want to have stock Rom and Recovery installed ?
dubist said:
And what is if i want to have stock Rom and Recovery installed ?
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You'll have to unlock your boot loader and see THIS
yes i have done this but this is only a temporary Recovery ?
the general idea is, recovery/cwm is only available on certain kernels i.e. DoomKernel, blend kernel, and cm7 kernel, or via adb.
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dubist said:
yes i have done this but this is only a temporary Recovery ?
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It needs to be run from the computer every time using that method. xRecovery on the stock rom is what I'd prefer but don't mind using the lappy as I'd only use recovery 99% of the time when I'm at home anyway.
XperienceD said:
It needs to be run from the computer every time using that method. xRecovery on the stock rom is what I'd prefer but don't mind using the lappy as I'd only use recovery 99% of the time when I'm at home anyway.
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Hmmmm....i can boot directly to full working recovery with xperia reboot app. And no need computer
Regards!
Taavi
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How to boot in recovery mode?

Hi,
I want to install the next rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448552
through recovery mode.
But how do i come in the recovery mode on my SE Arc S?
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I had already tried with ROM Manager but then nothing happens, only the phone is rebooted, and does not start in recovery mode.
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Thanks!
Install the x-parts app and through the app install recovery.
To boot into recovery, turn on your phone and in the Sony Ericsson splash screen (not the boot animation, the first screen) and when the LED indicator turns blue, press volume down, then you'll be in recovery.
Next time you post a question use the Q&A forums.
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Thanks for the answer.
cashher said:
Hi,
I want to install the next rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448552
through recovery mode.
But how do i come in the recovery mode on my SE Arc S?
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I had already tried with ROM Manager but then nothing happens, only the phone is rebooted, and does not start in recovery mode.
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Thanks!
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Y U NO READ STICKIES BEFORE POSTING..?
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does not work
installing cwm recovery using cwm autoinstaller apk but my phone does not reboot into recovery.i have tried pressing every key volume rockers,back key,mrnu key but nothings happen.pls help.
Propably you'll need to have kernel with recovery inside so you'll have to unlock bootloader.
ami007tumi009 said:
installing cwm recovery using cwm autoinstaller apk but my phone does not reboot into recovery.i have tried pressing every key volume rockers,back key,mrnu key but nothings happen.pls help.
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Try touching the screen when that light appears during reboot.. 0
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Thank you for this forum ! Save my phone.
my xperia arc is rooted ,bootloader locked and increase internal memory by disk partition and also delete some unuseful system app.now i want to restore factory default setting.is it damage my phone or i face bootloop problem??if i brick my mobile can i repair it using flashtool(or any other method) if yes then how??pls help.thanks in advance.
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ami007tumi009 said:
my xperia arc is rooted ,bootloader locked and increase internal memory by disk partition and also delete some unuseful system app.now i want to restore factory default setting.is it damage my phone or i face bootloop problem??if i brick my mobile can i repair it using flashtool(or any other method) if yes then how??pls help.thanks in advance.
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Factory reset shouldn't do any harm. It's just going to delete all your data on phone and restore default settings. Anyway, if you would eventually have some problem, you will be able to fix it with Flashtool.
DdcCabuslay said:
Install the x-parts app and through the app install recovery.
To boot into recovery, turn on your phone and in the Sony Ericsson splash screen (not the boot animation, the first screen) and when the LED indicator turns blue, press volume down, then you'll be in recovery.
Next time you post a question use the Q&A forums.
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Installed X-parts and installed CWM through it ... switched of my phone but there is not BLUE LED and nothing happens when i press volume down pls help
SarcasticGenius said:
Installed X-parts and installed CWM through it ... switched of my phone but there is not BLUE LED and nothing happens when i press volume down pls help
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Go to X-Parts, select Tools and press "Reboot to Recovery"
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SarcasticGenius said:
Installed X-parts and installed CWM through it ... switched of my phone but there is not BLUE LED and nothing happens when i press volume down pls help
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Switch on your phone, the moment you see boot logo start repeatedly pressing volume down then
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tangosierra_ said:
Switch on your phone, the moment you see boot logo start repeatedly pressing volume down then
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nothing happening .. when i installl cwm of version 5.0.2.7 it easily goes into recovery mode by pressing volume down button but .. when i installed the cwm of version 5.5 the it is not entering the recovery mode ... what to do .. i want to flash cm10.1 in my xperia arc lt15i:good::good:
SarcasticGenius said:
nothing happening .. when i installl cwm of version 5.0.2.7 it easily goes into recovery mode by pressing volume down button but .. when i installed the cwm of version 5.5 the it is not entering the recovery mode ... what to do .. i want to flash cm10.1 in my xperia arc lt15i:good::good:
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You want to install cm10.1? You must use custom kernel with it... They have cwm version built in... You don't have to install cwm...
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DdcCabuslay said:
Install the x-parts app and through the app install recovery.
To boot into recovery, turn on your phone and in the Sony Ericsson splash screen (not the boot animation, the first screen) and when the LED indicator turns blue, press volume down, then you'll be in recovery.
Next time you post a question use the Q&A forums.
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hello,last time i was using the x-parts recovery and unable to boot into recovery now after i reflash the whole rom and everything,and i install recovery from recoverx and try every way in the forum it just wont boot into recovery mode any suggestion?other than using app to boot into recovery? using lt18i
my xperia arc failed to reboot after downloading new update ,please help

Xperia S Cannot Power On after flash

Hi, i just flashed the PAC rom a few minutes ago. Now, when i try to power on, it simply vibrates and nothing happens, i also cannot get into CWM to restore my backup. Please help. im in serious hot soup
matthewsucks said:
Hi, i just flashed the PAC rom a few minutes ago. Now, when i try to power on, it simply vibrates and nothing happens, i also cannot get into CWM to restore my backup. Please help. im in serious hot soup
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Man PAC is only for unlocked bootloader and it says that clearly on OP. Don't tell me its not that as I know as I did it before. Difference is I know how to fix before doing that. You need to flash stock ROM using seus. It will be fine
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You can use flashtool and flash stock fw. Or if your bl unlocked, you can flash a kernel with flashtool and reflash your custom rom..
abdyasar said:
You can to use flashtool and flash stock fw. Or if your bl unlocked you can flash a kernel with flashtool and reflash your custom rom..
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He need SEUS
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ive already unlocked my bootloader before flashing it...
matthewsucks said:
ive already unlocked my bootloader before flashing it...
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flash a kernel(advanced stock or doom) and you can flash pac after full wipe..
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matthewsucks said:
ive already unlocked my bootloader before flashing it...
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No mate your bootloader isn't unlocked as that's exactly what happens when you flash any aosp cm10 aokp etc ROMs the phone vibrates when you press power to turn on and screen is blank. Flash via seus to restore. If can get green led(flash mode) and try flsdhtool
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Can you give me a guide to use the Flashtool? im a complete newbie
Please bro. Next time post Question on Q&A section.
trying it now, hope it works...
abdyasar said:
flash a kernel(advanced stock or doom) and you can flash pac after full wipe..
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You cannot flash flash PAC with custom stock kernel mate. You need boot.img from zip of PAC flashed via fastboot then use that recovery to flash PAC
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Ive got a green led!
pharix said:
Please bro. Next time post Question on Q&A section.
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my bad, the last time i visited XDA was when i was still using my Desire S, had no idea that the rules changed so much...
matthewsucks said:
Ive got a green led!
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Lol that proves to me that bootloader is locked as blue led is disabled on most carrier branded devices. Green led is flashmode. Flash tool mode choose flashmode to flash stock tft file. You need to get stock rom and put in firmware folder. Seriously though use seus update tool as it will reflash your phone
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shingers5 said:
You cannot flash flash PAC with custom stock kernel mate. You need boot.img from zip of PAC flashed via fastboot then use that recovery to flash PAC
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I seem to be having problems... My phone's now stuck at the PAC boot screen and the SEUS isnt detecting my phone... Pls advice
matthewsucks said:
I seem to be having problems... My phone's now stuck at the PAC boot screen and the SEUS isnt detecting my phone... Pls advice
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Hold power and volume up to turn off and phone will vibrate 3 times that means its off. Launch flash tool and choose flashmode then select stock ROM you wanna flash. Untick wipe data etc and connect phone when it tells you too
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matthewsucks said:
my bad, the last time i visited XDA was when i was still using my Desire S, had no idea that the rules changed so much...
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It OK. We are all here to learn. I reported the Thread and now it is moved to Q&A forum.
shingers5 said:
Hold power and volume up to turn on and phone will vibrate 3 times that means its off. Launch flash tool and choose flashmode then select stock ROM you wanna flash. Untick wipe data etc and connect phone when it tells you too
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Flashtool cant find the PAC rom, i presume it is in .zip form?
matthewsucks said:
Flashtool cant find the PAC rom, i presume it is in .zip form?
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No not PAC ROM a Sony stock ROM. Tft file format get .45 ROM from xda and flash it
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SEUS will detect your phone only in official flash mode (power + volume down)

[Q] Phone stuck at sony logo

Hi friends,
Pls help me fast.
I was using JB Aroma installer. Now i tried to install Ultimate JB. But before i flash kernel i installed ultimate JB. As a result my phone stuck at sony logo. I couldn't even access cwm. Anyone pls help me to rescue the phone.
ghilli619 said:
Hi friends,
Pls help me fast.
I was using JB Aroma installer. Now i tried to install Ultimate JB. But before i flash kernel i installed ultimate JB. As a result my phone stuck at sony logo. I couldn't even access cwm. Anyone pls help me to rescue the phone.
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Flash the kernel now then. If all fails flash back STOCK FTF. And start over again
I'm sure you have a STOCK FTF, if not you should find them in general section or Google search.
wedgess said:
Flash the kernel now then. If all fails flash back STOCK FTF. And start over again
I'm sure you have a STOCK FTF, if not you should find them in general section or Google search.
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Hi friend,
I flashed the stock FTF. But still no sucess.
Please list out the process if i'm missing something. I'll be thankful if u help me out of this mess.
I have flash for Atomic JB, but that is on IMG format. if i flash will it work? if yes, please guide me how to flash with flashtools.'
eagerly waiting for your update friend
ghilli619 said:
Hi friend,
I flashed the stock FTF. But still no sucess.
Please list out the process if i'm missing something. I'll be thankful if u help me out of this mess.
I have flash for Atomic JB, but that is on IMG format. if i flash will it work? if yes, please guide me how to flash with flashtools.'
eagerly waiting for your update friend
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If its JB u want to use u must have a JB kernel. Meaning you must have an unlocked bootloader. U must then flash the .IMG via fastboot mode(blue light not flash mode green light).
wedgess said:
If its JB u want to use u must have a JB kernel. Meaning you must have an unlocked bootloader. U must then flash the .IMG via fastboot mode(blue light not flash mode green light).
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Hi friend
Pls tell me how do i Flash the .IMG in flash mode?
Connect you Arc/s to your pc keeping on pressed the menu button, then click on flashing icon inn flashtool select fastboot mode, select kernel to flash, its all done.
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Christian Fleming said:
Connect you Arc/s to your pc keeping on pressed the menu button, then click on flashing icon inn flashtool select fastboot mode, select kernel to flash, its all done.
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Hi friend,
I'm able to flash only ..ftf files, But the kernal i have is .IMG. Thats where i stuck
Hey this might help,,, download and follow the instruction:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ua49n2a93ppjz56/How to.zip
and this
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9h3xm5k72883yvw/Fastboot.zip
ghilli619 said:
Hi friend,
I'm able to flash only ..ftf files, But the kernal i have is .IMG. Thats where i stuck
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Do you have an unlocked boatloader?
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Attitude.SSJ said:
Do you have an unlocked boatloader?
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Yes friend , I have unlocked boot loader. Had sucessfully rooted, But because of foolishness, i bricked. ITs now in bootlap. The only thing i can do with connect that movile in flashmode in flashtools. The current ROM i have installed is Atomic GB. But the kernal is in IMG. if it is .ftf. i can flash right away
ghilli619 said:
Yes friend , I have unlocked boot loader. Had sucessfully rooted, But because of foolishness, i bricked. ITs now in bootlap. The only thing i can do with connect that movile in flashmode in flashtools. The current ROM i have installed is Atomic GB. But the kernal is in IMG. if it is .ftf. i can flash right away
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Then you can flash the kernel mate... In fastboot mode... Switch off phone... Hold menu button and plug into usb... Phone will be in fastboot... Then flash kernel with flashtool...if you need a tutorial then here it is:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2174275
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Attitude.SSJ said:
Then you can flash the kernel mate... In fastboot mode... Switch off phone... Hold menu button and plug into usb... Phone will be in fastboot... Then flash kernel with flashtool...if you need a tutorial then here it is:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2174275
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Hi friend,
I'm trying to do this, But i'm getting the below error, which can be done on flash mode only, But my device is already connected flashboot mode.pls check the imgae i have attached
I don't understand what you are doing... To flash ftf file you need flashmode and to flash kernel fastboot mode... That image isn't very clear...
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[Q] Solved. Z1C stuck in SONY, no recovery available, no flashmode just fastboot.

Hi. Rooted ,locked and dualrecovery installed. I flashed DZ1 striker rom for z1c but it is stuck in Sony logo. I can't get it into flashmode , therefore I can't flash stock with flashtool. Any help appreciated. Thanks
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Hard reset - flash stock ftf. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
Thank you, I could not find the hard reset in your link(sorry if I'm blind?) it is in the OP? Just the key combos to fastboot and flash + battery reset.
Edit. The link was for flashing stock of course..silly me....anyway..I can't get into flashmode so what would be the next step? PC companion repair…or anything else I can try?
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pargas said:
Thank you, I could not find the hard reset in your link(sorry if I'm blind?) it is in the OP? Just the key combos to fastboot and flash + battery reset.
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You found it then.
Problem solved by having right drivers in PC, own PC not available.
Anyway flash stock with flashtool reroot , install recovery ,restore nandroid.
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