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Xperia arc stuck in boot loop

Hi, i recently upgraded my xperia arc lt15i to the new ics software, all went well and everything working fine so i decided to root the phone which i managed to do with no problems. Being the tinkerer that i am i decided to move some files from my phone memory to sd card. Bad idea! My phone locked up and is now stuck in boot loop. I tried to flash the ics firmware but cannot do it because i need to turn on usb debugging which obviously i can't do. Is there anyway i can resolve this? The annoying thing is that i can see the files i moved on my sd card when plugged into my laptop if only i could transfer them back to phone memory all would be good. Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks Phil

Use aroma file manager from the android dev forums. It'll let you move files in recovery.
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Thanks but i can't seem to find the aroma downlaod anywhere and how do i start my phone into recovery?
Cheers

Philhnt said:
Thanks but i can't seem to find the aroma downlaod anywhere and how do i start my phone into recovery?
Cheers
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Aroma File manager can be found in the Android themes and apps section (not in Arc themes and apps) i think so..
To boot into recovery press the volume down button while Sony Ericsson logo (name) is shown
Sent from my LT15i using XDA

Ok, so i've found the aroma file and copied it to sd card. Now I can't seem to get my phone into recovery mode. Also how will i know my phone is in recovery???

You'll need a kernel that has cwm to get into recovery...
So flash a new kernel on and then press volume down on boot screen to get into recovery. Though this means you'll have to unlock your boot loader

I tried flashing new software to my phone but it wouldn't have it because usb debugging can't be turned on, will i have the same problem trying to flash a kernal?
Cheers

How do i flash a kernal with cwm to my phone, do i need to have fastboot on my computer? I fear i am getting out of my depth! i need an idiots guide!!

Flashing a kernel doesn't deal with usb debugging and all.. First of all, tell me whether your bootloader is unlocked or not! Then I'll explain in steps!
Sent from my LT15i using XDA

Neither u need usb debugging to flash a new firmware or to upgrade the current rom..
for flashing purposes only fastboot or flashmode are required..
download the ics firmware ftf file and flash it via flashtool..

At Gire.prasad, I haven't unlocked the boot loader so i asume it is locked.
At now.i.feel. I tried flashing ics firmware again via flash tool but it wouldn't do it, it came up with an error saying it can't connect to my phone.
Thanks

Yes Yes Yes, my phone is back in action. I just flash ics firmware using flashtool again and it worked fine. i tried this the other day and it didn't work so something i downloaded from all of the posts must of helped.
Thankyou thankyou thankyou
It has been a learning curve and i have learnt my lesson. Not to dive in too deep too fast!!!
Thanks to you all again for your in put.
Phil

[Q] Bootloop Arc S (LT18i)

Hey guys so I'm in boot loop. Yes I know there are many guides all over saying how to fix it but I have tried many of them and they didnt work.
What happens is I start the phone, it shows the boot image and then restarts after a time.
I can boot into the Recovery mode by spamming the back button when the Logo comes. And can install zip files from the SD card.
I also have tried flashtool to restore it to stock but when i try flashing it detects my device "Device connected in flash mode" but when i try toflash it, it gives an error "Error flashing. Aborted".
Any help?

Have you backup ?
Did you install a custom kernel ?
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TheHaso said:
Have you backup ?
Did you install a custom kernel ?
Post by NASA Computer from the 1960s
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No i didnt back up and I bought it second hand. It has DoomKernel

Flash a ics kernel and report back. It might be a wrong kernel/rom combination
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Just try flashing a new kernel, depending on the Android ROM you are using.

I'm unable to flasha new kernel. When i connect the phone to the coputer in fastboot mode it doesnt recognize it. I'm trying to flash the ArcKnight one.
When i plug it in to the computer in fastboot mode (blue light), the computer says USB device not recognized

Did you install the drivers for the device properly? Like, the flash-tool-drivers? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087

Mephistho is right. But if you want to make sure and be safe with it, use sony flashtool to install official fw then you can start your way up from there.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

batrie
Exikle said:
I'm unable to flasha new kernel. When i connect the phone to the coputer in fastboot mode it doesnt recognize it. I'm trying to flash the ArcKnight one.
When i plug it in to the computer in fastboot mode (blue light), the computer says USB device not recognized
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same prob hapend to me
just charge your batrie by the charger good luck

Phone auto booting into cmw recovery

Whatever rom I use my phone just boots straight into cmw recovery. I use the lupus kernal and I can't flash another one because I can't get into usb debugging. WHAT DO I DO?!?!?!? Is my phone bricked?

I assume this is solved based on your post in the lupus gb kernel thread
Sent from my Xperia Play (r800x)

Xperia_Play said:
Whatever rom I use my phone just boots straight into cmw recovery. I use the lupus kernal and I can't flash another one because I can't get into usb debugging. WHAT DO I DO?!?!?!? Is my phone bricked?
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I'm sure most kernels boot straight into Recovery now in the event there is no compatible ROM stored on the device...
Have you tried restoring from a backup?
And wtf? To flash a Kernel you need to boot into FastBoot by holding the 'Search' button when plugging in your phone. You don't need USB Debugging or the luxury of being able to boot into the Android OS.
If that fails, you can simply restore from Firmware in 'Flash Mode'.
FlashTool is your friend.

[Q] Xperia S turned into Xperia SL?! Can't use Fastboot

hey guys
2 days ago i flashed this rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263625
after flash my Phone constantly restarts and i can't make Phone calls. By that i mean: i can pick up the calls but the other side can't hear me and i can't hear anything too. I even can't hear the voicemail.
So i decided to wipe dalvik cache and factory reset via CWM. I realized that CWM didn't work. i just can't get into recovery.
When i came home i tried to connect my Phone to my laptop but that didn't work neither. i can not acces my Phone using USB.
my laptop tried to install drivers but that didn't work. so what i see is that my laptop cannot recognize my Phone, pc companion could neither.
i've read the ROM thread again and i saw that there are to versions: UB & LB. i installed the UB on my xperia S and now model name says LT26ii.
And after that i saw one more thing: before flashing this ROM i had to flash the kernel first. i was so stupid because i didn't read everyhting.
and then i tried to flash this kernel via fastboot but i cannot get into fastboot. when i hold VOLUME UP and plug usb cable, i see the blue led, when i pull off the led goes out and my Phone restarts.
i don't know what to do
can anyone please help?? :crying:
thanks in advance!

try this
So im asuming that your Xperia S didnt flash properly , i suggest you re-install your FW
Method 1
Use flashtool to flash a STOCK FTF (do not forget to wipe Everything) (FTF can be found on XDA file server(Google it)
method 2
use a revovery to RE-install your STOCK ROM (if you dont have one there is plenty on XDA)
method 3
if all methods above dont work then try sending your xperia s for repairs or find your local super nerd

Suleeyy said:
hey guys
2 days ago i flashed this rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263625
after flash my Phone constantly restarts and i can't make Phone calls. By that i mean: i can pick up the calls but the other side can't hear me and i can't hear anything too. I even can't hear the voicemail.
So i decided to wipe dalvik cache and factory reset via CWM. I realized that CWM didn't work. i just can't get into recovery.
When i came home i tried to connect my Phone to my laptop but that didn't work neither. i can not acces my Phone using USB.
my laptop tried to install drivers but that didn't work. so what i see is that my laptop cannot recognize my Phone, pc companion could neither.
i've read the ROM thread again and i saw that there are to versions: UB & LB. i installed the UB on my xperia S and now model name says LT26ii.
And after that i saw one more thing: before flashing this ROM i had to flash the kernel first. i was so stupid because i didn't read everyhting.
and then i tried to flash this kernel via fastboot but i cannot get into fastboot. when i hold VOLUME UP and plug usb cable, i see the blue led, when i pull off the led goes out and my Phone restarts.
i don't know what to do
can anyone please help?? :crying:
thanks in advance!
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ok, so your phone can still boot??
calm down, i install this rom too and it is ok
could u still transfer file between your laptop and the XS??
if u can, plz download the trinity ultimate kernel first and flash it
and kernel is usually not flashed with fastboot, but flash with recovery
cant get into CWM?? hmm, is it possible for u to install it again??
maybe u need to try another computer if u experience the adb error (yeah, my pc has that error sometimes)

Envious_Data said:
So im asuming that your Xperia S didnt flash properly , i suggest you re-install your FW
Method 1
Use flashtool to flash a STOCK FTF (do not forget to wipe Everything) (FTF can be found on XDA file server(Google it)
method 2
use a revovery to RE-install your STOCK ROM (if you dont have one there is plenty on XDA)
method 3
if all methods above dont work then try sending your xperia s for repairs or find your local super nerd
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i can't access fastboot or recovery so these methods won't work..

Suleeyy said:
i can't access fastboot or recovery so these methods won't work..
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I had the same problem once, and I had to install Xperia Arc's fastboot drivers so my phone would stay on fastboot.
Here are the ones I used, you have to manually install them.

you've chosec the wrong options in aroma
it's so simple
just reflash the rom and make sure this time you don't choose xperia sl

KWOKSFUNG said:
ok, so your phone can still boot??
calm down, i install this rom too and it is ok
could u still transfer file between your laptop and the XS??
if u can, plz download the trinity ultimate kernel first and flash it
and kernel is usually not flashed with fastboot, but flash with recovery
cant get into CWM?? hmm, is it possible for u to install it again??
maybe u need to try another computer if u experience the adb error (yeah, my pc has that error sometimes)
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i downloaded the kernel but i can't fransfer files between laptop and the XS

Suleeyy said:
i downloaded the kernel but i can't fransfer files between laptop and the XS
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ok, try to download the kernel file with the phone directly

okay and how can i install manually? do i have to remove usb drivers i already have? those are for XS
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium

zaidx said:
you've chosec the wrong options in aroma
it's so simple
just reflash the rom and make sure this time you don't choose xperia sl
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i installed the rom via recovery, I've chosen the zip file and he just installed. without aroma.
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium

Suleeyy said:
okay and how can i install manually? do i have to remove usb drivers i already have? those are for XS
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium
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Go to Control Panel > System > Device Manager
When you connect the phone through fastboot, something should appear, right click > properties > update driver > search driver software on computer.
Well, this is the path por Windows 7...

cydron said:
Go to Control Panel > System > Device Manager
When you connect the phone through fastboot, something should appear, right click > properties > update driver > search driver software on computer.
Well, this is the path por Windows 7...
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i tried but windows cannot find my XS even not on another laptop i use.
i wanted to install the fastboot drivers for Xperia ARC, just giving it a try but i still cannot acces my phone through USB

Xperia Ultimate HD 5.0.1 stuck at Sony Logo

Hello, I'm having some trouble with my Sony Xperia Arc S.
I downloaded the Xperia Ultimate HD 5.0.1 and I had the 5.0 before. I basically booted phone into recovery mode and installed the ROM, but in the end I didn't untick the reboot option so I ended up rebooting my phone accidentally. Now I'm stuck at the Sony Logo, without being able to do anything else. And apparently my phone won't even be recognized by my computer. Flashtool doesn't seem to be recognizing it either..
I skipped two steps, the Dalvik Cache wiping as well as the cache partition because I forgot to untick the Reboot option..
I'm clueless about what can I even do with my phone like this. Any suggestions?

Locked or unlocked bootloader? Stock or custom kernel? Can you access Recovery?
The only way your PC can detect the phone in this case, is if you put the phone into flashmode.

Someguyfromhell said:
Locked or unlocked bootloader? Stock or custom kernel? Can you access Recovery?
The only way your PC can detect the phone in this case, is if you put the phone into flashmode.
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Sorry, I got locked bootloader and stock kernel.
Cannot access Recovery but phone seems to be detected by flash tool after all.

livka said:
Sorry, I got locked bootloader and stock kernel.
Cannot access Recovery but phone seems to be detected by flash tool after all.
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Use Flashtool to repair your phone first, after which you can root, install XParts, access the recovery and flash UHD.
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