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[Q] Can't hard reset Xperia PLAY and isn't detected by flash tool

I had LauncherPRO, I tried switching wallpapers and everything froze so I did a battery pull and now it gets stuck on the "ROGERS" boot up screen or goes to a blank and no keys work. If I slide out the gamepad while its blank, the screen will turn on and it'll be a black screen with the time and the slideout bar but the touch screen doesn't work for some reason. It also says I have no service.
Here's a list of what I've tried so far -
- Holding the left and right D-Pad keys while starting the phone
- Holding the back and search button while starting the phone
- Using Sony Ericsson Update Service but it won't even detect it
- PC Companion won't detect it either
I've had so many problems with this phone, I was hoping to exchange it for a different phone if possible. I got it from Rogers on May 30th, and I didn't really realize it had problems till this month. Thing is, I have installed APK's from 4shared that you'd normally have to pay for and since it seems to be bricked now, I don't know if it's safe to bring it in.. It's not rooted. I'm pretty sure most of my downloaded apps were on my SD card but I"m not 100% sure. The phone isn't functional at all if I manage to get it to that black homescreen.

As simply as flash with flashtool.
All you need is in the dev forum.

Alejandrissimo said:
As simply as flash with flashtool.
All you need is in the dev forum.
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Thanks for the reply. This won't void warranty, right?
Edit: Flashtool doesn't seem to recognize my Xperia PLAY when I boot it in flash mode. The green LED is lit, and it shows a battery logo when I start it up so I assume that means it's in flash mode, but flash tool wont recognize it. I've tried on a windows 7 and a windows vista computer

BlueLemming said:
Thanks for the reply. This won't void warranty, right?
Edit: Flashtool doesn't seem to recognize my Xperia PLAY when I boot it in flash mode. The green LED is lit, and it shows a battery logo when I start it up so I assume that means it's in flash mode, but flash tool wont recognize it. I've tried on a windows 7 and a windows vista computer
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Did you install the gordons gate drivers that come with flashtool??

AndroHero said:
Did you install the gordons gate drivers that come with flashtool??
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I didn't before but I did just now, no difference. Are there Xperia PLAY gordon gate drivers I need to install?

Are you using flashtool 2.9.1?
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Cat_On_Droid said:
Are you using flashtool 2.9.1?
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I am, yes.

I read somewhere that problems with pc companion not regonizing the play can be resolved by umounting the sdcard and then conecting it to pc companion again.
Regards Dousan...

Dousan said:
I read somewhere that problems with pc companion not regonizing the play can be resolved by umounting the sdcard and then conecting it to pc companion again.
Regards Dousan...
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Just tried it after restarting my computer, still no luck but my PC Companion seems to start up everytime I plug it in while booting in flash mode.. which is odd
Edit: Nevermind, it's detected it now. Thanks!

i read that you said the battery logo shows up. that's not flash mode. you enter flash mode by ONLY holding back and plugging in USB cable. but i see you solved it now.
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Blagus said:
i read that you said the battery logo shows up. that's not flash mode. you enter flash mode by ONLY holding back and plugging in USB cable. but i see you solved it now.
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
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Yeah before I had read that it was different for Xperia PLAY, that you had to hold search. Since before I wasn't holding the "back" button long enough and I didn't think it was working. Anywho it's all fixed up now! This doesn't void warranty right?

Just wanted to add as i just spent hours figuring this out and its really stupid and simple but may help other people. When you connect the phone in flash mode. Connect it in FLASH mode. Do NOT hold the search key button as this is for FASTBOOT MODE. You need to hold the back button on the Xperia play to launch into flash mode instead.
Hope this helps someone =)

Apologies for the necro, but just in case anyone else is having this problem and comes here.... i spent an hour reinstalling drivers, holding different keys without flashtool detecting the phone in flash mode & searching through vaguely related results in google.
In the end nothing was wrong, I was plugged into usb 3.0 and whilst the drivers were installed and the device was showing up in device manager, flashtool simply wouldn't detect it. The moment it was connected to a usb 2.0 socket it immediately worked.

HELP!
Deagon said:
Apologies for the necro, but just in case anyone else is having this problem and comes here.... i spent an hour reinstalling drivers, holding different keys without flashtool detecting the phone in flash mode & searching through vaguely related results in google.
In the end nothing was wrong, I was plugged into usb 3.0 and whilst the drivers were installed and the device was showing up in device manager, flashtool simply wouldn't detect it. The moment it was connected to a usb 2.0 socket it immediately worked.
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My Xperia Play is not being recognised by the FlashTool (I've installed the Gorgon Drivers and it is detecting as ZEUS USBFlash...). It is not responding, I tried pressing the search button, the back button, but I got nothing. I am not getting any light neither. Do any of you have any idea about what I could be doing wrong?
Thanks in advance

Xperia Arc S won't start after updating to ICS

I used PC Companion to update my Sony Xperia Arc S to ICS (Official Sony update). The update did not complete and showed an error. When I tried turning on my phone, it displays the Sony logo, followed by the image of a phone with an exclamation symbol next to it. Then the phone goes blank. I even tried removing the battery and putting it back. Also tried charging my phone. The same thing happens. I don't know what to do. Please help guys. I'm scared that I won't be able to revive my phone!

Flash an .431 firmware through flashtool on you arc and it will be fixed

Urbandevil said:
I used PC Companion to update my Sony Xperia Arc S to ICS (Official Sony update). The update did not complete and showed an error. When I tried turning on my phone, it displays the Sony logo, followed by the image of a phone with an exclamation symbol next to it. Then the phone goes blank. I even tried removing the battery and putting it back. Also tried charging my phone. The same thing happens. I don't know what to do. Please help guys. I'm scared that I won't be able to revive my phone!
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If your bootloader is locked then you can try using seus (dont use pc companion it always fails for me too) and dont panic its only soft brick and easily recoverable. By the way there is fix for hard brick too.
And if you are on unlocked bl then you cannot update using seus, flash ftf file via flashtool or use patch for it
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trouble with xperia arc s
can anyone help me?
Tomorrow i updated my SonyEricsson Xperia Arc S with firmware LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf, after update via flashtool, i started process for getting root, and install CWM, that all will be ended fine. After that, i load my OS and start recover app and data with using Titanium Backup, i install all apps and recover data, then got message about low space on mobile storage and then my mobile started cycled reload. Just for stop that, i removed battery of my phone, and after it, my phone not loading, i hold power button and nothing to do.
How can i resolve that problem? plz help.
i alredy tryed remove battery for a 30 min, and then put mobile on charge without battary. nothing to happen
P.s.: sry for my English.

ruzerone said:
can anyone help me?
Tomorrow i updated my SonyEricsson Xperia Arc S with firmware LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf, after update via flashtool, i started process for getting root, and install CWM, that all will be ended fine. After that, i load my OS and start recover app and data with using Titanium Backup, i install all apps and recover data, then got message about low space on mobile storage and then my mobile started cycled reload. Just for stop that, i removed battery of my phone, and after it, my phone not loading, i hold power button and nothing to do.
How can i resolve that problem? plz help.
i alredy tryed remove battery for a 30 min, and then put mobile on charge without battary. nothing to happen
P.s.: sry for my English.
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First of all flash the ftf file via flashtool again
And if that doesnt work then tell
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Sahaab said:
First of all flash the ftf file via flashtool again
And if that doesnt work then tell
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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it's can't be done, caz my phone not goin in fastboot mode(no blue led active), and also if i trying to charge it, led not turnin on(no green light).
also have interested fact, if i connect m phone to PC, windows play sound like i connect device, no new dialog window for install drivers caz they already installed.
that window i see when tyed reinstall ftf firmware via flashtool imgur. com/TRFaePJ

ruzerone said:
it's can't be done, caz my phone not goin in fastboot mode(no blue led active), and also if i trying to charge it, led not turnin on(no green light).
also have interested fact, if i connect m phone to PC, windows play sound like i connect device, no new dialog window for install drivers caz they already installed.
that window i see when tyed reinstall ftf firmware via flashtool imgur. com/TRFaePJ
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Did u shut down phone by taking out battery and then try to enter fastboot mode?
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Sahaab said:
Did u shut down phone by taking out battery and then try to enter fastboot mode?
Sent from my LT18i
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my phone not load if i push power button.
answer on ur question: yes, i tryed taking out battery and then try to enter to fastboot mode.

ruzerone said:
my phone not load if i push power button.
answer on ur question: yes, i tryed taking out battery and then try to enter to fastboot mode.
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Was your bootloader unlocked?
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Sahaab said:
Was your bootloader unlocked?
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yes, it unlocked and i also installed on my phone CWM 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2.

ruzerone said:
yes, it unlocked and i also installed on my phone CWM 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2.
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Then this may be a problem
I suggest someone with locked bootloader help you
But I read somewhere that u must uncheck FOTA in the options of what u wnt to flash
Im sorry I cannot be of more help as I do not know
Sent from my LT18i

Sahaab said:
Then this may be a problem
I suggest someone with locked bootloader help you
But I read somewhere that u must uncheck FOTA in the options of what u wnt to flash
Im sorry I cannot be of more help as I do not know
Sent from my LT18i
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i wrong in one moment when answer.
if i connect my phone to PC, windows play sound "Error when connecting device"
xperia arc s

Can you get into flashmode (back button + USB, green LED)?
Sent from my X10i using xda premium

If you still have problems just use Sony Update Service to restore your phone.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

tangosierra_ said:
Can you get into flashmode (back button + USB, green LED)?
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
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nope, i can't nothing to happen if i try.
popthosegaskets said:
If you still have problems just use Sony Update Service to restore your phone.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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if i trying use SUS, it want a flashboot mode, but i can't bring my phone in that mode.

Unhappy Xperia Arc S won't start after updating to ICS
Did You selected to install fastboot, flashmode and Xperia Arc drivers in "Flashtool Drivers Setup"? (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe)..I would suggest trying to reinstall your drivers by going to (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe) running the exe file and make sure you scroll to the bottom of menu that appears and ticking fastboot,flashmode drivers, some people forget to do this and of course ticking Xperia Arc drivers..

tallman43 said:
Did You selected to install fastboot, flashmode and Xperia Arc drivers in "Flashtool Drivers Setup"? (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe)..I would suggest trying to reinstall your drivers by going to (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe) running the exe file and make sure you scroll to the bottom of menu that appears and ticking fastboot,flashmode drivers, some people forget to do this and of course ticking Xperia Arc drivers..
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so, early i was installed drivers for xperia, but i have time ago error with driver "QHSUSB_DLOAD" when connecting phone after my last succefull update firmware, i look for additional driver and solved the proplem, down below log from "system Event Viewer" about last updating and installing new drivers.
Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\zeus.inf_amd64_neutral_f430e362a51888ef\zeus.inf for Device Instance ID USB\VID_05C6&PID_9008\5&27095923&0&1 with the following status: 0x0.
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Driver Management has concluded the process to add Service ggflt for Device Instance ID USB\VID_05C6&PID_9008\5&27095923&0&1 with the following status: 0.
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A service was installed in the system.
Service Name: SEMC USB Flash Driver Filter
Service File Name: system32\DRIVERS\ggflt.sys
Service Type: kernel mode driver
Service Start Type: demand start
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Driver Management has concluded the process to add Service ggsemc for Device Instance ID USB\VID_05C6&PID_9008\5&27095923&0&1 with the following status: 0.
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A service was installed in the system.
Service Name: SEMC USB Flash Driver
Service File Name: system32\DRIVERS\ggsemc.sys
Service Type: kernel mode driver
Service Start Type: demand start
Service Account:
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Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\volsnap.inf_amd64_neutral_7499a4fac85b39fc\volsnap.inf for Device Instance ID STORAGE\VOLUMESNAPSHOT\HARDDISKVOLUMESNAPSHOT28 with the following status: 0x0.
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Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\volsnap.inf_amd64_neutral_7499a4fac85b39fc\volsnap.inf for Device Instance ID STORAGE\VOLUMESNAPSHOT\HARDDISKVOLUMESNAPSHOT27 with the following status: 0x0.
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Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\volsnap.inf_amd64_neutral_7499a4fac85b39fc\volsnap.inf for Device Instance ID STORAGE\VOLUMESNAPSHOT\HARDDISKVOLUMESNAPSHOT26 with the following status: 0x0.
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So now if i connect my Xperia Arc S to computer, i don't hear sound what's mean "Error when connecting device" for a now, it's play correct sound, like device spoted normaly without errors, but my phone anyway can't enter to flash mode for reinstalling FIRMWARE, today i also charged battery without phone, by using portable doc station for battary.
additional info: my phone not turning LED like green when charging or BLUE when i try bring phone to flash mode.
What i can do for resolving problem, i mean, all problems started after my restoring backuped programs and earn 0 space on local phone storage. And after cycling rebooting my phone, before i removed battery.
ty for advice.

Xperia S Fastboot problem

So I was about to root my Xperia S and started reading a guide, it said that I would need to load some files into the phone using fastboot. After a while I figured out how to fastboot and managed to get the popup on my computer once, however, I didn't install it that time and now when I try to fastboot again I get the blue LED on my phone, my computer makes some noises indicating that something unusual have been conected, nothing happens and the phone shows the Sony logo.
Does anybody know how to fix the problem and get the popup on the computer to re apear.
I run a 64 bit windows 7 home premium.
Thanks.

HugoNikanor said:
So I was about to root my Xperia S and started reading a guide, it said that I would need to load some files into the phone using fastboot. After a while I figured out how to fastboot and managed to get the popup on my computer once, however, I didn't install it that time and now when I try to fastboot again I get the blue LED on my phone, my computer makes some noises indicating that something unusual have been conected, nothing happens and the phone shows the Sony logo.
Does anybody know how to fix the problem and get the popup on the computer to re apear.
I run a 64 bit windows 7 home premium.
Thanks.
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Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?

ahmedyar91 said:
Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?
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I don't have anything from flashTool. The guide I used is this: AddictiveTips . com and searched for Root xperia S (it's the one that doesn't say gingerbread.) if that can help in any way.

HugoNikanor said:
I don't have anything from flashTool. The guide I used is this: AddictiveTips . com and searched for Root xperia S (it's the one that doesn't say gingerbread.) if that can help in any way.
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Ok.. You Are Trying To Root Using Fastboot Mode..
I Assume You Have Already Unlocked The Bootloader.. Which Firmware Version You Are Using.. Is It Sony ICS 6.1.A.0.452..?

ahmedyar91 said:
Ok.. You Are Trying To Root Using Fastboot Mode..
I Assume You Have Already Unlocked The Bootloader.. Which Firmware Version You Are Using.. Is It Sony ICS 6.1.A.0.452..?
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If I wasn't clear enough In my previus post, I am curently trying to unlock bootloder, to later be able to root the device.
The version of the firmware I am using is 6.A.0.452 running android 4.0.4.

HugoNikanor said:
If I wasn't clear enough In my previus post, I am curently trying to unlock bootloder, to later be able to root the device.
The version of the firmware I am using is 6.A.0.452 running android 4.0.4.
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So for Unlocking Bootloader You have to use fastboot mode.. ok
and after that, for rooting it should be done using flashtool in fastboot mode..
so here is the thing.. Download The Flashtool first And After extracting the files You'll Find a Folder Named Drivers.. first Install The Fastboot Drivers Even To Unlock The Bootloader..

ahmedyar91 said:
So for Unlocking Bootloader You have to use fastboot mode.. ok
and after that, for rooting it should be done using flashtool in fastboot mode..
so here is the thing.. Download The Flashtool first And After extracting the files You'll Find a Folder Named Drivers.. first Install The Fastboot Drivers Even To Unlock The Bootloader..
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That might help me get somewhere, I am going to bed now but I will definitly try that method tomorow. Thanks.

HugoNikanor said:
That might help me get somewhere, I am going to bed now but I will definitly try that method tomorow. Thanks.
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No problem..And I Hope It'll Work... And Post Back After Trying That Stuff...

ahmedyar91 said:
No problem..And I Hope It'll Work... And Post Back After Trying That Stuff...
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Got that part working now, now just to fix to problem with the phone going out of fastboot mode way to fast. But I think I have seen a guide for that somewhere else.
I will report back after future succes or failures with the project.

Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!

HugoNikanor said:
Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!
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No Problem My Friend.. I am Glad I Helped You..!!!

neither fastboot nor flashmode!!!!!
Hi,
I can't connect my phone in flashmode nor in fastboot mode. Whenever i connect it in flashmode/fastboot mode my PC stucks(hangs) and i have to restart it again i have installed all the drivers for all devices but still the problem exists. Any help in this regards???
Also to mention i'm using Windows XP SP3 and flashtool version is 0.9.1.0.
I have also one more issue when i connect my phone to the charger when it is switched off the phone does not charge at all it simply shows me the sony logo and keeps showing it again and again but never charges. In short when my battery is complete i cannot get it back to life due to this problem but thank god that i have installed CWM on my phone.
Thanks for helping i'll also post this in the development section also.

I have no idea to your problem, but I would guess that it have something to do with you using xp, or maybe some damage on your phone.
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shoz_on4u said:
Hi,
I can't connect my phone in flashmode nor in fastboot mode. Whenever i connect it in flashmode/fastboot mode my PC stucks(hangs) and i have to restart it again i have installed all the drivers for all devices but still the problem exists. Any help in this regards???
Also to mention i'm using Windows XP SP3 and flashtool version is 0.9.1.0.
I have also one more issue when i connect my phone to the charger when it is switched off the phone does not charge at all it simply shows me the sony logo and keeps showing it again and again but never charges. In short when my battery is complete i cannot get it back to life due to this problem but thank god that i have installed CWM on my phone.
Thanks for helping i'll also post this in the development section also.
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I had the same problem, try disabling your firewall and disable the security installed in your pc when you try this..
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
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ahmedyar91 said:
Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?
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should I unlock the boot loader to flash via fastboot?

banguncool said:
should I unlock the boot loader to flash via fastboot?
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Yes ! You must have an unlock bootloader to flash (kernel, system, userdata)
via fastboot or via flashtool :laugh:

Hello I have an Xperia S, with bootloader locked and recently installed a ROOM in order to get the 6.A.1.2.55 with root.
Installed from a ZIP from recovery mode following this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2009672
Now when I try to do step 7 (flash kernel and Baseband) Using Flashtool, Im unable to enter to the mode; when the windows prompts me, I turn off the phone, press and hold Vol up connect the USB but nothing happens, only the Sony Logo and then the icon of charging battery, I also tried to turn off the phone while holding Power button + Vol up (at the same time) and get the 3 vibrations, but the same result when I connect, the logo and the charging animations/icon..( no LED of any color or anything)
Im using the latest Flashtool version (0.9.9.0) with the drivers intalled (even though Windows security constantly pestered me about not being able to identify the source and signture) on Windows 7 64 bits..
Thank you..

sordatos said:
Hello I have an Xperia S, with bootloader locked and recently installed a ROOM in order to get the 6.A.1.2.55 with root.
Installed from a ZIP from recovery mode following this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2009672
Now when I try to do step 7 (flash kernel and Baseband) Using Flashtool, Im unable to enter to the mode; when the windows prompts me, I turn off the phone, press and hold Vol up connect the USB but nothing happens, only the Sony Logo and then the icon of charging battery, I also tried to turn off the phone while holding Power button + Vol up (at the same time) and get the 3 vibrations, but the same result when I connect, the logo and the charging animations/icon..( no LED of any color or anything)
Im using the latest Flashtool version (0.9.9.0) with the drivers intalled (even though Windows security constantly pestered me about not being able to identify the source and signture) on Windows 7 64 bits..
Thank you..
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Dude for bootloader locked u have to press volume down button & connect usb.
Its flashmode not fastboot mode
Press Thanks
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I do that. I've flashed it before that why I don't understand (i meant volume down)
But maybe I did something wrong.
Thanks.
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HugoNikanor said:
Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!
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hi, i have the same problem my phone goes away from fastboot state very soon! i cant do anything using fastboot.exe.
(Xperia acro s) blue led turned on and after a few seconds sony trade mark shown!

[Q] Death xperia S

My phone is suddenly death.
Only when i plug in my USB charger the red led is going on.
Computer is not reconizing my phone. Can somebody help i don't now what to do.

ff20000 said:
My phone is suddenly death.
Only when i plug in my USB charger the red led is going on.
Computer is not reconizing my phone. Can somebody help i don't now what to do.
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what did you do to cause its death?

Hey, i have the same problem. Yesterday when i installing new rom, there was a error and now i can't switch on the phone or plug in into my PC (doesnt detect). (sorry for my bad english :S)

Happened to me, charge it for a while and see if it turns on

I charged it all night and it didn't help.

Just flash the new rom
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Same happened to me 2 after i partitioned the sdcard

PhoenixDD said:
Same happened to me 2 after i partitioned the sdcard
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Anyone a solution how to fix it?
I had my phone the whole night on the charger, nothing changed.

Left my phone for a while.
I thought i will gif it a try and plugged it in the charger and suddenly there it was again.
My phone is working. I think the battery was empty.
Thanx you all

ff20000 said:
My phone is suddenly death.
Only when i plug in my USB charger the red led is going on.
Computer is not reconizing my phone. Can somebody help i don't now what to do.
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First charge your phone for a while, then download flashtool and sony xperia s official firmware.
As your phone is switched off, press and hold volume down button and connect it to the pc, green led will turn on,then flash your phone with flashtool.
I always use this method when i brick my xperia s.

Xocus said:
First charge your phone for a while, then download flashtool and sony xperia s official firmware.
As your phone is switched off, press and hold volume down button and connect it to the pc, green led will turn on,then flash your phone with flashtool.
I always use this method when i brick my xperia s.
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But my pc does't detect my xperia (it says: qhsusb_dload).
EDIT: Ok, now PC detect Phone but i can't turn on the flashmode...
Log flashtool:
25/044/2012 17:44:30 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
25/044/2012 17:44:30 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

coffee5800 said:
But my pc does't detect my xperia (it says: qhsusb_dload).
EDIT: Ok, now PC detect Phone but i can't turn on the flashmode...
Log flashtool:
25/044/2012 17:44:30 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
25/044/2012 17:44:30 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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be sure to install the drivers for fastboot and flashmode.

wynradaure said:
be sure to install the drivers for fastboot and flashmode.
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I do it twice. Why i can't turn on the flash mode in my phone ?? (vol down + plug into PC)

coffee5800 said:
I do it twice. Why i can't turn on the flash mode in my phone ?? (vol down + plug into PC)
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With the power off?
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Ben36 said:
With the power off?
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
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Yep.

coffee5800 said:
Yep.
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Try installing PC Companion or/and Sony update service and maybe you could use one of them to recover and install stock rom again
Or if you can't install it using PCC or sus, try flashtool again, because the two sony programs will install drivers , too
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1

mihahn said:
Try installing PC Companion or/and Sony update service and maybe you could use one of them to recover and install stock rom again
Or if you can't install it using PCC or sus, try flashtool again, because the two sony programs will install drivers , too
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
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I have exactly the same problem with 2 of my xperia S'es. I really want to fix this issue, because it's beginning to be expensive to buy one after the other. Always going into this without really knowing why.
Neither PC Companion, Sony Update Service, or Emma work to recover....

For now i'm following this tutorial : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2049813& :good:

[Q] My sony ericsson arc s is stuck on sony logo and pc doesn't recognize it

Hi Guys
I tried to install Ice Bean rom on my device using CWM and when it asked to reboot my device
my phone stuck to Sony Logo and doesn't respond to anything...
my pc doesn't recognize it (as if nothing is connected to my pc)
when i hold back button and press on power button it only blink blue for 1 sec and led goes off
i tried to hold volume down button and press power button and nothing happened
only a vibrate for a sec then stuck to sony logo
battery is charged
i think i bricked it
how to workaround it please help
is there any option to get it back
maybe using Testpoint or i don't know since my phone is not recognized by the pc
please help
before u answer please read (my phone is not recognized by the usb cable) so i guess solutions using usb cables won't help
please help....:fingers-crossed:

Sv: [Q] My sony ericsson arc s is stuck on sony logo and pc doesn't recognize it
yazanallahham said:
Hi Guys
I tried to install Ice Bean rom on my device using CWM and when it asked to reboot my device
my phone stuck to Sony Logo and doesn't respond to anything...
my pc doesn't recognize it (as if nothing is connected to my pc)
when i hold back button and press on power button it only blink blue for 1 sec and led goes off
i tried to hold volume down button and press power button and nothing happened
only a vibrate for a sec then stuck to sony logo
battery is charged
i think i bricked it
how to workaround it please help
is there any option to get it back
maybe using Testpoint or i don't know since my phone is not recognized by the pc
please help
before u answer please read (my phone is not recognized by the usb cable) so i guess solutions using usb cables won't help
please help....:fingers-crossed:
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Your bootloader was unlocked before you flashed the specific ROM?
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Destroyedbeauty said:
Your bootloader was unlocked before you flashed the specific ROM?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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Yes it was unlocked using the SE method:crying:

yazanallahham said:
Yes it was unlocked using the SE method:crying:
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I think your CMW is removed.
you have to flash kernel once again.

bjchettri said:
I think your CMW is removed.
you have to flash kernel once again.
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how to flash it if my pc doesn't recognize my phone?

yazanallahham said:
how to flash it if my pc doesn't recognize my phone?
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It's simple dude you have to go to bootloader mode. press and hold menu button untill you plugged your device into the pc/laptop.

bjchettri said:
It's simple dude you have to go to bootloader mode. press and hold menu button untill you plugged your device into the pc/laptop.
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I already tried this and my pc still doesn't recognize it
nothing happens
my phone shows sony logo and vibrates only when i press power button

yazanallahham said:
I already tried this and my pc still doesn't recognize it
nothing happens
my phone shows sony logo and vibrates only when i press power button
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Then do a fresh installation through the flashtool. flash a official firmware and do the same procedure from the beginning.

bjchettri said:
Then do a fresh installation through the flashtool. flash a official firmware and do the same procedure from the beginning.
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how can i use flashtool if my pc doesn't recognize my phone which means that the flashtool won't be able to recognize the phone too
?????

yazanallahham said:
how can i use flashtool if my pc doesn't recognize my phone which means that the flashtool won't be able to recognize the phone too
?????
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Oh, dude flashtool just need your device driver and you have to press back button untill you connect your phone on your pc and it also shown on flashtool which is included in procedure of flashing through flashtool and one thing PC not need to recognized your device because flashtool is the only one method to recover bricked phone. that's it .. if you got confused then please search on google you will find the solution.

bjchettri said:
Oh, dude flashtool just need your device driver and you have to press back button untill you connect your phone on your pc and it also shown on flashtool which is included in procedure of flashing through flashtool and one thing PC not need to recognized your device because flashtool is the only one method to recover bricked phone. that's it .. if you got confused then please search on google you will find the solution.
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Dear bjchettri
I do appreciate all your efforts
I have to explain the situation just to make things more clear because it looks like you misunderstand me
when I connect my phone (in all modes "Bootloader, Fastboot, normal, recovery..etc) nothing happens on my pc
even in device manager (i'm using Microsoft windows) the system doesn't show any item for a new attached device or an item for an defined attached driver (which used to appear all modes)
the flashtool needs the system to find an attached device to communicate with (usually the attached device name looks like "android phone", SE android or something this (depends on ur phone brand, model)
now since my system doesn't find any device when I connect my mobile then the flashtool won't be able to communicate with my device (even if i tried to boot my device in all modes "bootloader, fastboot, normal, recovery) by holding specific buttons (menu or volumn down or back buttons)
and if you read my question you will see that i was asking if anyone knows any way to connect my phone using testpoints or something like this because i though maybe I can let my pc to recognize my phone using the testpoints method.
I'm not sure but if i could make my phone recognized by the pc then i will have like 10 ways to find the problem and fix it.

Hi yazanallahham
I have the same issue, could not find any solution yet, wondering if you have fixed your fone ?

yazanallahham said:
Dear bjchettri
I do appreciate all your efforts
I have to explain the situation just to make things more clear because it looks like you misunderstand me
when I connect my phone (in all modes "Bootloader, Fastboot, normal, recovery..etc) nothing happens on my pc
even in device manager (i'm using Microsoft windows) the system doesn't show any item for a new attached device or an item for an defined attached driver (which used to appear all modes)
the flashtool needs the system to find an attached device to communicate with (usually the attached device name looks like "android phone", SE android or something this (depends on ur phone brand, model)
now since my system doesn't find any device when I connect my mobile then the flashtool won't be able to communicate with my device (even if i tried to boot my device in all modes "bootloader, fastboot, normal, recovery) by holding specific buttons (menu or volumn down or back buttons)
and if you read my question you will see that i was asking if anyone knows any way to connect my phone using testpoints or something like this because i though maybe I can let my pc to recognize my phone using the testpoints method.
I'm not sure but if i could make my phone recognized by the pc then i will have like 10 ways to find the problem and fix it.
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Is your bootloader unlocked?If its locked then try to fix it with SEUS not PC Companion downlod SEUS and try.
Sent from my Xperia Arc LT15i using XDA