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Xperia play stuck in flash mode?

im having problems with my xperia R800i now its stuck on flashmode and it wont get out of it ever since i accidently updated to the OTA apparently it is semi bricked. is there any way to fix it? ive also tried flashing previous ftf files and the latest and doesnt seem to work. anyone can help please?

technolust109 said:
im having problems with my xperia R800i now its stuck on flashmode and it wont get out of it ever since i accidently updated to the OTA apparently it is semi bricked. is there any way to fix it? ive also tried flashing previous ftf files and the latest and doesnt seem to work. anyone can help please?
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If you can boot into fastboot (blue light on usb connection) you may have a chance to load cyanogenmod to fix the partitions etc and then you could revert to stock 2.3.4

tried that. but i got it fixed, i just needed to relock my bootloader with a custom .ftf file and then just unlocked and all the steps again. and its all fine now

quick question....how to you get your xperia play into flash mode?

eraoof said:
quick question....how to you get your xperia play into flash mode?
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Turn off.
Hold back button.
Plug in USB cable.
You should see a green LED, that means you're in Flash Mode.
Sent from my R800x

Solar.Plexus said:
Turn off.
Hold back button.
Plug in USB cable.
You should see a green LED, that means you're in Flash Mode.
Sent from my R800x
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but that's how i get it in fastboot mode, and flashtools says they are two separate things

eraoof said:
but that's how i get it in fastboot mode, and flashtools says they are two separate things
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No.
Fastboot uses the same instructions but you hold in the SEARCH button to reveal a blue LED.
Sent from my R800x

Solar.Plexus said:
No.
Fastboot uses the same instructions but you hold in the SEARCH button to reveal a blue LED.
Sent from my R800x
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oh dear i feel silly. Thank you very much

eraoof said:
oh dear i feel silly. Thank you very much
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No problem, glad to hear it worked for you!

[Q] My Arc didn/t switch on After Update wit Companion

Hi all
Help me..My arc didn't switch on after update with companion.
If i connected with PC, the lamp directly to green.
I try update with flashtool, an it still can not switch on.
If i charge my arc, the lamp is green blink.
Maybe the senior in this forum can help me
Thanks

even i flashed with many firmware, it still didn't work.
i hope you all can help me

reman130488 said:
even i flashed with many firmware, it still didn't work.
i hope you all can help me
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take out batry 2mint,then put back...go here www.wotanclient.com hold back button.then.connect phone...

reman130488 said:
even i flashed with many firmware, it still didn't work.
i hope you all can help me
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Thanks for your responses. I have try to flash with flash tool, but it didn't work.
Fastboot mode didn't fuction, because if i hold home button. blue led didn't appear. it still green led.

reman130488 said:
Thanks for your responses. I have try to flash with flash tool, but it didn't work.
Fastboot mode didn't fuction, because if i hold home button. blue led didn't appear. it still green led.
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You must NOT hold HOME button while connecting the phone to your computer.
You MUST HOLD "MENU" BUTTON while connecting the phone to your computer.
Try that
And,is your bootloader unlocked ??

KingWickedd said:
You must NOT hold HOME button while connecting the phone to your computer.
You MUST HOLD "MENU" BUTTON while connecting the phone to your computer.
Try that
And,is your bootloader unlocked ??
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yes..it's unlocked.
I want to try to enter fastmode to flash my xperia, but it don't work.
i hold mnu button to enter fast mode and it didn't work
i try flash with flash tool, ant it still off with green blink in LED

reman130488 said:
yes..it's unlocked.
I want to try to enter fastmode to flash my xperia, but it don't work.
i hold mnu button to enter fast mode and it didn't work
i try flash with flash tool, ant it still off with green blink in LED
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Then try this.Hope it might work...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358

KingWickedd said:
Then try this.Hope it might work...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
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oh..the link is broken and i cannot access that threads
Maybe you know right link?

reman130488 said:
oh..the link is broken and i cannot access that threads
Maybe you know right link?
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Check this link..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358&page=16

For so far i know, you can't upgrade OTA or SEUS when you have a unlocked bootloader. It will brick your phone. Or am i wrong?

What happen if I do update my arc s with locked bootloader but several system apps modded(framework, sistemui, home, music...)???
It will brick my phone?

Overdose1986 said:
What happen if I do update my arc s with locked bootloader but several system apps modded(framework, sistemui, home, music...)???
It will brick my phone?
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Normally, no. But I'm not a expert whit that things. All i know is that Sony Ericcson updates, Seus or Ota, can't be use when your bootloader is unlocked. I read somewhere that that Sony Ericsson will permit updates whit a unlocked bootloader, in the future.

[Q]About unlocking bootloader

I want to know if anyone here in the xperia play forum have unlocked bootloader, i want to know if i should use sony's way of unlocking it or if there's another way and what i want to know is, does clockworkmod unlock booltloader? and you need to unlock bootloader to flash custom roms?
what does clockwordmod do and what does rom manager do ?
i have more questions about bootloader but i cant remember at the moment so i'll add them as i remember

You can't
If Sony's way doesnt works for you and if you cant enter into fastboot mode (turn off device, conect usb cable while pressing search button and get a blue light on your led indicator) the only method is to pay someone to unock you.
I unlocked my bootloader with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584312
but the promo is over :/

aight well the promo for that is over i'm gonna try sony's way of unlocking it n see if there method work
but how will i know if it worked, if it got unlocked

RealMcoy said:
aight well the promo for that is over i'm gonna try sony's way of unlocking it n see if there method work
but how will i know if it worked, if it got unlocked
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blue light when you press the search key and plug in the usb but please read the instructions carefully

i still need the answer for this question:
"does clockworkmod unlock booltloader? and you need to unlock bootloader to flash custom roms?
what does clockwordmod do and what does rom manager do?"

Clockworkmod doesn't unlock bootloader, you can install clockworkmod with the bootloader closed, whit this you can flash custom ROM's but only the ones for locked bootloader support (original kernel)
Clockworkmod is a recovery menu, you can do semi-advanced user tasks like format partitions or backup all your operative sistem's nand (nandroid), you can flash zips for tweaks, firmwares and mods, clear/wipe caches , battery stats.. etc
PD: Did you get Blue light (on power button LED) when you connect your USB cable to you turned off phone while pressing search button?

KiiKeEp said:
PD: Did you get Blue light (on power button LED) when you connect your USB cable to you turned off phone while pressing search button?
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what to do connect usb to pc then to phone (while off) then press search button?

RealMcoy said:
i still need the answer for this question:
"does clockworkmod unlock booltloader? and you need to unlock bootloader to flash custom roms?
what does clockwordmod do and what does rom manager do?"
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ROM Manager is a sure way to brick your phone
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

RealMcoy said:
what to do connect usb to pc then to phone (while off) then press search button?
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Cable in PC, phone off, hold down search button on phone and plug cable into phone
Sent from my R800x using XDA

CTU_Loscombe said:
ROM Manager is a sure way to brick your phone
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
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what do you mean???
netizenmt said:
Cable in PC, phone off, hold down search button on phone and plug cable into phone
Sent from my R800x using XDA
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and this will lead me to recovery mode?

RealMcoy said:
what do you mean???
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I mean ROM Manager isn't exactly reliable. I've read a few horror stories of completely bricked devices using that app.
If you need to install ClockworkMod I suggest CWM Auto Installer off the Play Store
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

aight then i look n see if i see these stories i keep on reading
i only want to know if cwm can be installed on 2.3.4

netizenmt said:
Cable in PC, phone off, hold down search button on phone and plug cable into phone
Sent from my R800x using XDA
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i did this and i got the blue light but nothing else happens it jus shows on my pc something with found new hardware

Personally I'd use omnius. It keeps your drm keys.
Edit: if you already have fastboot (blue light, black screen, Android doesn't boot) then use the Sony method.

[Q] Flashmode problem

I am not able to put my xperia m in flashmode using the flashtool. I tried turning off phone and then holding volume down and inserting the USB cable but nothing happens, there is no led flashing when i do that. Also my phone is not charging while connected to pc when its turned off.
I have every driver installed and i am using the lastest version of flashtool.

Dude you need to hold Vol + button to enter in fastboot.

I have tried both volume up and vol down nothing happens.

Zexter21 said:
I have tried both volume up and vol down nothing happens.
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Does your phone charge through your charger when it is switched off?

when you connect your phone to pc in normal mode then does it detects??

No my phone doesn't charge with the charger when its turned off. And my pc detects my phone when connected normally.

tabun1994 said:
Does your phone charge through your charger when it is switched off?
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i have bricked my phone as well.. yes it turns blue after pushing and holding +volume up and it does charge through charger when it is switched off... How do i unbrick my phone if its a semi-brick??

Susheel_22 said:
i have bricked my phone as well.. yes it turns blue after pushing and holding +volume up and it does charge through charger when it is switched off... How do i unbrick my phone if its a semi-brick??
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If it's a soft brick, you can repair from PCC or flash using flashtool.
This message was brought to you from my Sony Xperia M C1905 using Tapatalk.

Susheel_22 said:
i have bricked my phone as well.. yes it turns blue after pushing and holding +volume up and it does charge through charger when it is switched off... How do i unbrick my phone if its a semi-brick??
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hard brick means ur phone will not even show a blink and led wont work even in fastboot..
u r having a soft-brick...means u have done something in system folder..
anyway to get phone to work...
download a .ftf of ur latest firmware of ur device[c1904/c1905/c2004/c2005 i think u know urs..] and flashtool...
use flashtool and flash the ftf...
u can see the firmware in xperia m android development...
for flashtool https://unrestrict.li/flashtool
guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486

So i have bricked my phone as well? How i am supposed to unbrick it with flashtool. As i already said the problem in the topic, nothing happens while holding vol + and inserting cable.

Zexter21 said:
So i have bricked my phone as well? How i am supposed to unbrick it with flashtool. As i already said the problem in the topic, nothing happens while holding vol + and inserting cable.
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It must be a hard-brick bro.. You should take it to the repair center..

Zexter21 said:
So i have bricked my phone as well? How i am supposed to unbrick it with flashtool. As i already said the problem in the topic, nothing happens while holding vol + and inserting cable.
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Lets just analyze your problem:
You launched flashtool and started a flash session.And then a window appeared in flashtool saying that you have to connect your phone in flashmode. You pressed Volume+ and connected your phone.
I want to know what happened next,
Did the window telling you to connect the device in flashmode close down automatically?
Was a pop-pup shown in your pc telling you to choose your phone model?
If these didnt happen, what else did?
I can help you certainly if you can answer these questions.

How do i unbrick my phone? I can't take it to center because i have rooted and unlocked bootloader.

Zexter21 said:
How do i unbrick my phone? I can't take it to center because i have rooted and unlocked bootloader.
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If it's a hard brick we can do nothing about it.
This message was brought to you from my Sony Xperia M C1905 using Tapatalk.

Finally fixed the problem. I just pulled out the battery and left it for a minute then inserted again. Now everything is working fine.

Hi,
I'm having a similar problem, the phone I'm trying to repair doesn't enter on flashmode, only on fastboot mode, and I need to unlock bootloader and I can't because I can't put it on flashmode.... do you have any suggestions?
Regards

having the same problem my phone neither turn on or enter in flashmode
when i connect it to charge or any there source it just showing blue led... initially i was able to flash but every time i got some error now it just not doing anything please help... i m using c1904 xperia m:crying:

ansebovi said:
hard brick means ur phone will not even show a blink and led wont work even in fastboot..
u r having a soft-brick...means u have done something in system folder..
anyway to get phone to work...
download a .ftf of ur latest firmware of ur device[c1904/c1905/c2004/c2005 i think u know urs..] and flashtool...
use flashtool and flash the ftf...
u can see the firmware in xperia m android development...
for flashtool https://unrestrict.li/flashtool
guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
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having a similar problem.... all the methods suggested above require the phone to be in flashmode. and flashtool shows error while flashing ftf file.... help please.. thank you

Flashmode problem\flashing problem

Hey, my accidentally bricked my xperia s and now I'm trying to flash a stock kernel. Now phone is boot looping I can open flashmode without a problem while holding power button and volume down but the problem is that it restarts when flashing. All drivers are installed and device manager says that it's semc flash device. thanks fo any help. log here postimg.org/image/fju7lxrg3/

Just make sure you have sufficiently charged...while its turning on or you see boot animation or Sony logo press n hold power+volume up...then try to enter to flash mode

nageswarswain said:
Just make sure you have sufficiently charged...while its turning on or you see boot animation or Sony logo press n hold power+volume up...then try to enter to flash mode
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i had removed battery and charged it with an universal charger and i'm entering into flashmode without any problem just that my phone restarts when I start flashing.

Have you unlocked your boot loader

nageswarswain said:
Have you unlocked your boot loader
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yep i unlocked it. More ideas?

Flash doomlords kernel via fastboot....then reboot to system....if it will not boot successfully then push a ROM zip by adb push and flash it....one more thing just check whether your phone is connecting to PC via fastboot or flashmode.
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The best way to check is by flashtool...open flashtool software on PC and then connect your phone via fastboot/flashmode and see the status at PC flashtool....if its connecting then flash stock ftf and if not then 1st install drivers..

nageswarswain said:
Flash doomlords kernel via fastboot....then reboot to system....if it will not boot successfully then push a ROM zip by adb push and flash it....one more thing just check whether your phone is connecting to PC via fastboot or flashmode.
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The best way to check is by flashtool...open flashtool software on PC and then connect your phone via fastboot/flashmode and see the status at PC flashtool....if its connecting then flash stock ftf and if not then 1st install drivers..
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yep, now i broke my xperia s even more. It can't even boot properly i think now it has a hard brick. No lights, no signs of life but when connected to pc it shows something like QHSUSB_DLOAD, is it possible to fix it at home?

temorinkaari said:
yep, now i broke my xperia s even more. It can't even boot properly i think now it has a hard brick. No lights, no signs of life but when connected to pc it shows something like QHSUSB_DLOAD, is it possible to fix it at home?
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Is it charging or not?BTW what you have done?

nageswarswain said:
Is it charging or not?BTW what you have done?
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There was a red light while charging for an hour or so but after a while it disappeared and now im left with dead phone. I don't even know how it happened, i was on cmw recovery and i formatted something, after i restarted my phone it started being like this. I heard that it's possible to repair boot by software called S1tool but i can't find any information about doing this on xperia s.

temorinkaari said:
There was a red light while charging for an hour or so but after a while it disappeared and now im left with dead phone. I don't even know how it happened, i was on cmw recovery and i formatted something, after i restarted my phone it started being like this. I heard that it's possible to repair boot by software called S1tool but i can't find any information about doing this on xperia s.
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Have you tried to recover it with flashtool

nageswarswain said:
Have you tried to recover it with flashtool
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I'm not able to boot into flashmode and fastboot mode. I'm telling you that my boot is dead.

temorinkaari said:
I'm not able to boot into flashmode and fastboot mode. I'm telling you that my boot is dead.
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Then you need some more may be a JTag.....

temorinkaari said:
There was a red light while charging for an hour or so but after a while it disappeared and now im left with dead phone. I don't even know how it happened, i was on cmw recovery and i formatted something, after i restarted my phone it started being like this. I heard that it's possible to repair boot by software called S1tool but i can't find any information about doing this on xperia s.
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temorinkaari said:
I'm not able to boot into flashmode and fastboot mode. I'm telling you that my boot is dead.
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As far as I know, it is not possible to wipe partition from CWM (if You selected from one of the options from menu) which would lead to hard brick.
Let us start with basics. Can You tell Me which kernel You flashed to get CWM? Also, is there any vibration when You press and hold power button and volume up key together?

Mirhawk said:
As far as I know, it is not possible to wipe partition from CWM (if You selected from one of the options from menu) which would lead to hard brick.
Let us start with basics. Can You tell Me which kernel You flashed to get CWM? Also, is there any vibration when You press and hold power button and volume up key together?
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Doomlord kernel and there is no vibration at all.

temorinkaari said:
Doomlord kernel and there is no vibration at all.
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Can You give Me link of the kernel You used, just to see if it has any problems. Also, for how long did You hold the combination? You need to hold it for at least 10 to 15 seconds.

Mirhawk said:
Can You give Me link of the kernel You used, just to see if it has any problems. Also, for how long did You hold the combination? You need to hold it for at least 10 to 15 seconds.
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forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305591 this one. Yes i know how that combination works, no luck at all, no reaction. I'm still think that my boot is dead.

temorinkaari said:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305591 this one. Yes i know how that combination works, no luck at all, no reaction. I'm still think that my boot is dead.
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Huh, that kernel should have worked. I asked for the combination duration since many people make mistakes there. Since we are clear of that, did You try the rubber band trick from here? That trick sometimes takes more than a day to work.

Yep i did that and i tried many different ways to make it work.. no luck. i got annoyed and i sent it to the repairs today...