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[Help/Q] Arc dead after regular shutdown

UPDATE: Please see post #11 for update.
So today I was attending my exams, where I was forced to shut my phone off, which usually isn't a problem. However when I tried to turn it on after the exam, it vibrated for a long time (3s), then nothing happened, I tried again, regular start-up vibrate for 1s, but nothing happens afterwards.
At first I thought it was the battery, so when I came home I tried to turn on my phone using charger only. After a couple of tries it started to turn on screen and show SONY logo, after loading the kernel (blue LED turns on), it turns off again. I've tried to enter the recovery, but it still turns off after 1s in the recovery.
I thought it might be related to the FOTA issue somehow, so I flashed the .ta update from the FOTA thread, however that had no effect on this issue.
It's worth mentioning that I was using the same ROM for quite some time and the only change i made since last reboot was to install premium version of baconreader, install facebook app (from the baconreader company), uninstall that app again and that's it.
Phone Info
Model: Xperia Arc
Kernel: Stock ICS with CWM
ROM: Arconium ICS 3.C.

Try to wipe data with flashtool
IF LOCKED bootloader, repair with pc companion

So after a couple of days without using the phone (I'm at a LAN party, so I don't really need it right now), I found it being turned on in my backpack since yesterday. Pretty odd, don't know what the reason was though. Haven't tried turning it off and on again yet, need it tomorrow

TheHaso said:
Try to wipe data with flashtool
IF LOCKED bootloader, repair with pc companion
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Update:
So after ½ days of use, the phone froze in some menu, and is unable to boot again.
How do I wipe data with Flashtool? Sorry if it's a stupid question, I can only connect in Flash/Fastboot modes.

Phenombox said:
Update:
So after ½ days of use, the phone froze in some menu, and is unable to boot again.
How do I wipe data with Flashtool? Sorry if it's a stupid question, I can only connect in Flash/Fastboot modes.
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Put it in flash mode then select some ftf file and check on clear cache and clear data.. uncheck all others.. then flash it.. Tada.. wiped system nd cache..

I had, the same problem this morning when i tried to turn my arc on after a regular shutdown, so i pulled off the battery 3 times and after 10 15 min it just restarted of its own...
wtf is wrong with the arc?
Sent from my LT15i using XDA

Akash Singh said:
Put it in flash mode then select some ftf file and check on clear cache and clear data.. uncheck all others.. then flash it.. Tada.. wiped system nd cache..
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OKay thanks Ill try that soon
thefirecrow said:
I had, the same problem this morning when i tried to turn my arc on after a regular shutdown, so i pulled off the battery 3 times and after 10 15 min it just restarted of its own...
wtf is wrong with the arc?
Sent from my LT15i using XDA
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I've tried pulling the battery many times but that did not help in my case..

Okay so for other people who might face the same issue and stumble upon this thread through google or so, this is how i fixed it;
Flashed stock firmware,
Flashed stock kernel with CWM,
Used charger to boot the phone into CWM (the phone would turn on if I put it on charger),
Wiped everything I could (battery stats, dalvik, cache, data, system)
Formatted everything I could (/sdcard, /system, /data)
Mounted USB in CWM, transferred Arconium 3.C ROM to it
Flashed Arconium ROM, let it boot.
Phone works fine now
I believe it was a software error, however I don't know why it wouldn't even show SONY logo before, even if I reflashed the kernel (kernel loads before ROM, so should be unaffected iirc).

I have similar problem, but after flash ROM - Arconium 3.c and reboot, just show me logo SONY and that is all, nothing more, my LT18i no boot up.
Andorid 4.0.4, baseband 70, 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1, 4.1.B.0.431, I use stock Kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680793
).
Where is the problem, please help me to solve this. I ask in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1700163), but no one help me and I need to solve this today, and it could be similar problem, maybe. Thanks a lot.

I think Arconium 3 not running on kernel 4.0.4 of stock, try to put an alternate kernel

Update
So today I turned my phone off, only to see the same problem appear again.
I've tried everything. FOTA fix, reflashing kernel, system, firmware, clearing data, etc etc, nothing has helped so far.
I can get into fastboot and flashmode without problems, but if I try turning on the phone, it vibrates shortly and the LED light blinks.

Phenombox said:
Update
So today I turned my phone off, only to see the same problem appear again.
I've tried everything. FOTA fix, reflashing kernel, system, firmware, clearing data, etc etc, nothing has helped so far.
I can get into fastboot and flashmode without problems, but if I try turning on the phone, it vibrates shortly and the LED light blinks.
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have you gone back to pure unrooted stock?
this would proove it is not the kernel or bootlaoder...
PVy

pvyParts said:
have you gone back to pure unrooted stock?
this would proove it is not the kernel or bootlaoder...
PVy
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Thank you for your reply.
Yes I've tried unrooted stock firmware and kernel. I've also tried relock bootloader and SUS / PC Companion, but they always say that the latests firmware is already installed or that they don't have any firmware for me (when trying repair phone function).
I've unlocked the bootloader again though (just using code from Sony again).

So I let it in the charger over the night (~8hrs) and when I woke up it showed the battery icon, however when I took it out of the charger and flashed the kernel I wanted to use (Anzu KTG), it wouldn't turn on again. I should've just booted it from charging mode
The whole issue seems weird though.

[Q] Tried flashing back to stock rom and kernel. stuck on "sony" screen

Guys, I tried to flash back to normal kernel and rom from cm10 with my xperia ion lt28h
I flashed the kernel with adb mode, but now I have a serious problem.
I am stuck on the sony screen and it doesn't go further than that..
I can't seem to enter fastboot mode.
Did I brick it?
What do I do now?
Help would be appreciated !

Power + Volume Up until your device vibrates 3 ​​times

ReadReadz said:
Power + Volume Up until your device vibrates 3 ​​times
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Doesn't work cause the screen is just black and it doesn't respond.
I guess I need to let battery die and then recharge and try flash kernel again ?

mah man...posting a question...which u labeled as a question manually (the [Q])... in da dev section.
brillant thinking
cuz you posted it here because u knew you may get an answer quicker....but sadly,
nobody was there to yell at u...like the other members that post questions in the dev section xD
anyway, there is a unbrick thread in the general section...very detailed at that

424aca said:
mah man...posting a question...which u labeled as a question manually (the [Q])... in da dev section.
brillant thinking
cuz you posted it here because u knew you may get an answer quicker....but sadly,
nobody was there to yell at u...like the other members that post questions in the dev section xD
anyway, there is a unbrick thread in the general section...very detailed at that
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I'm sorry mate. I'm new here so didn't really know where to post it..
I found that thread. So normally it should work out when I follow those steps?
Just let my battery die, then charge it and flash kernel? Then let it die again, and charge it and flash the tft file ?
Is that correct ?

AW: [Q] Tried flashing back to stock rom and kernel. stuck on "sony" screen
If u want to go back to stock, just flash stock rom with flashtool. U dont need to flash Kernel and rom seperatly... Now its too late. Try to get in flashmode, maybe now or let the battery die first. Then flash stock 3.7 or 2.68 ftf.
Sent from my jellybeaned Xperia Ion

w3nZ said:
If u want to go back to stock, just flash stock rom with flashtool. U dont need to flash Kernel and rom seperatly... Now its too late. Try to get in flashmode, maybe now or let the battery die first. Then flash stock 3.7 or 2.68 ftf.
Sent from my jellybeaned Xperia Ion
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Do I charge my phone to full first ?

bibiibjorn said:
Do I charge my phone to full first ?
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Ok guys...
I charged the phone until it was orange. I then tried to flash it with the flashtool like it should be done.
However when i pressed vol down + plug in usb, my screen just turned on and showed the sony sign... So that didn't work
I then wanted to shut it down, but I waited to long and I accidentaly let it vibrate 3 times.
Now the phone is completely dead and it doesn't give any light when charging and I can't start it up...
What happened here?

UPDATE !
I could charge it until it was orange. I then tried several times to go into flashmode with flashtool.
I just kept on pressing voldown and it seems to have worked !
Phone is back to normal !

bibiibjorn said:
UPDATE !
I could charge it until it was orange. I then tried several times to go into flashmode with flashtool.
I just kept on pressing voldown and it seems to have worked !
Phone is back to normal !
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That's nice to hear it well,at least do some CWM Backup in case of something's happening...
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium

Phone not booting, charging flickers orange light

My phone does not charge, or boot.
It flickers the orange LED when charging.
Some posts told me that it might be overheating, but even after waiting for hours, the problem is not fixed.
I have used many ROMs and then reverted back to stock ROM using RUU and then updated my phone via internet. It did not give any problems till the following afternoon. But now, my ONE V is fully dead! :crying:
Please help me..

It might be soft bricked. :/
Sent from my One V using xda app-developers app

techie.anish said:
My phone does not charge, or boot.
It flickers the orange LED when charging.
Some posts told me that it might be overheating, but even after waiting for hours, the problem is not fixed.
I have used many ROMs and then reverted back to stock ROM using RUU and then updated my phone via internet. It did not give any problems till the following afternoon. But now, my ONE V is fully dead! :crying:
Please help me..
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Keep it charging for a few hours (1 or 2) then try rebooting into bootloader mode
If u succeed in reaching boatloader screen then root ur phone again and install any other Rom..
Best of luck...!!!:fingers-crossed:

[Q] bricked xperia ion after flashing firmware

So.. my xperia ion kept said there was new system update. Which was 6.2.b..221 i think. But i unlocked the bootloader so i had to flash firmware on computer. So i downloaded on website where it said lt28h/lt28i latest firmware. I flashed it and my phone went reboot loop. It turns on, show sony logo, went blackscreen, reboots and repeat. So i did hard reset which made situation worse. I let it drain for 3 hour and charged it for 5 hlur.(red led showd right when i put charger.) It got on charge screen but i was stupid, hoping it to turn on normally and be my friend forever as it used to. But got on reboot loop again so i did soft reset because i didnt want let the battery drain for long time and charge it again. But it stuck at blink screen. Or black screen. You know how does this screen look like? It's not real black but the screen has little bit of light. So i could even use it as mirror.
I drained it overnight and now im charging it again(red led shows right when i put charger)
Anyone please help?

JustinBushke said:
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I drained it overnight and now im charging it again(red led shows right when i put charger)
Anyone please help?
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I think You flashed the wrong ftf file. Try downloading one from xda and flashing it again.

Mirhawk said:
I think You flashed the wrong ftf file. Try downloading one from xda and flashing it again.
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I charged it for 3 hour and now it's on boot loop. Turns on, sony logo, black screen and repeat. So any guide for it?... I have to press volume down and connect it to PC immediatly right? What if it just keep turns on,show logo,blackscreen and repeat..?
(Sorry. It's my first time doing stuff with sony devices.

JustinBushke said:
I charged it for 3 hour and now it's on boot loop. Turns on, sony logo, black screen and repeat. So any guide for it?... I have to press volume down and connect it to PC immediatly right? What if it just keep turns on,show logo,blackscreen and repeat..?
(Sorry. It's my first time doing stuff with sony devices.
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Yes, You have to connect immediately to pc. Don't let it be in continuous bootloop, it will drain out the battery. Did You try downloading a different ftf and flashing?

Mirhawk said:
Yes, You have to connect immediately to pc. Don't let it be in continuous bootloop, it will drain out the battery. Did You try downloading a different ftf and flashing?
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well, now i just have to boot into flashmode and try flash. My ion is charged. And ready for flash. I live in Fairbanks in Alaska, is it possible for my ion to be roger's? Or do i download international something firmware? The thing is it said i have new update. The last few number was .221 i think . Mine is lt28i if that helps

JustinBushke said:
well, now i just have to boot into flashmode and try flash. My ion is charged. And ready for flash. I live in Fairbanks in Alaska, is it possible for my ion to be roger's? Or do i download international something firmware? The thing is it said i have new update. The last few number was .221 i think . Mine is lt28i if that helps
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I don't know much about carrier firmwares, I would recommend waiting for someone who knows to reply. But I don't think flashing a world generic firmware would do any harm, still wait form someone to reply!

Mirhawk said:
I don't know much about carrier firmwares, I would recommend waiting for someone who knows to reply. But I don't think flashing a world generic firmware would do any harm, still wait form someone to reply!
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my friend came back alive! thank you!
for those who got same problem like me
[IMPORTANT]
(make sure you get battery with thunder icon on the screen when you charge your ion after it died.(it will appear after battery got charged enough. it took me about 1hour i think.
make sure the screen goes off when unplgued from charger.
DO NOT touch anything before you boot into flashmode or fastbootmode otherwise you gotta drain the battery and charge it again!
1.download your device's firmware and put it into flashtool/firmware. in my case,(lt28i) i downloaded 6.1.E.3.7 stock frimware on xperia ion development section.
2.run flashtool,click thunder icon,click okay,select firmware that you downloaded and click flash. it will say it's preparing for flashing and say boot your device into flashmode.
3.NOW. Carefully. really Carefully press only volume down button and keep press it until you connect your device to computer. this is where i messd up and startes over.
4.there will be green LED if you got into flashmode. than the onlything you have to do is wait for the flashtool to finish flashing.
5.when it's done, take a deeeeep breath, disconnect, and press power button till you feel one single vibrate.your device will reboot and work as it used to!
i didnt lose any data(in every storage like built-in storage(?) or sdcard? and ext sdcard.) except that the apps that i installed was missing.

JustinBushke said:
my friend came back alive! thank you!
i didnt lose any data(in every storage like built-in storage(?) or sdcard? and ext sdcard.) except that the apps that i installed was missing.
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Glad I could help. Only Your "system" and "data" partition would be formatted, not the internal(sdcard) and external(extsdcard) memory.
And "data" is where Your apps are installed, so those will go too.

[Q] Xperia ZL Loops on Sony Logo (Tried Everything)

Hello everyone
I have been a silent follower of xda from past 4 to 5 years and never had to ask for help
as I could figure out my way through when i get stuck untill now
My Xperia ZL loops on Sony Logo
My phone does enter FLASHMODE and FASTBOOT mode and im able to flash ftf Firmware without any errors in flashtool
but when it asks to unplug and restart my phone i get the same loops
I have tried yellow button Soft reset (stays in a loop after reboot)
i have tried yellow button Hard reset (Powers off after 3 vibrations)
I gave it to sony service here in India(Hyderabad) they are suggesting me to replace the motherboard which costs 24,000 INR/-(Seriously?)
i bought the phone 2 years back for 29,000 INR/- and now they want me to pay 75% of the price I strongly believe they follow their blind
rules of pushing the customer to go for motherboard replacement if they are not able to revive the phone after basic software flashing
but i still believe i can recover my phone if all the gurus out here can help me out
The phone still didnt go dead till now(some battery left may be still looping) ill try once again if the battery dies completely
EDIT:1
Tried flashing New 5.02 lollipop ftf, after successful flashing with no errors
unplugged it and tried to turn it on
Now red LED flashes 3 times but the device doesnt start
connected it to a wall charger and now i can see the kernel charging screen with battery symbol showing the charging
after some 7% charging indicated i tried to start the phone and the same inevitable loops with sony logo come back

Just plug it in and let it charge for a couple of hours, if it still bootloops, try Sony's Flashtool EMMA. I know people say it's ****, but it fixed my phone when I was in the same position as you.

Dead Metal said:
Just plug it in and let it charge for a couple of hours, if it still bootloops, try Sony's Flashtool EMMA. I know people say it's ****, but it fixed my phone when I was in the same position as you.
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Will try it out and let you know Thanks
Edit: Tried using emma tool but it says No services available for your device
in the supported devices list http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/supported_phones/
there is C6503 but no C6502

i see you can fastboot your devices.. Why not trying the Cyanogenmod for a moment?
Sent from my C6502, but already thinks to leave it for Lenovo Vibe Shot or Asus Zenfone Zoom

daniLaLaLaLaLa said:
i see you can fastboot your devices.. Why not trying the Cyanogenmod for a moment?
Sent from my C6502, but already thinks to leave it for Lenovo Vibe Shot or Asus Zenfone Zoom
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I think we need to access recovery to install the cyanogen mod zip right
i tried flashing TWRP boot image earlier with no errors in flashtool
but if i unplug and restart, it is the same story and im unable to enter recovery the phone loops on sony logo
Ill give it a try once again and let you know
is there any other way to flash cyanogen mod if not from recovery
thanks in advance
EDIT: Tried flashing CM
If i let the battery die till i get red led flashing 3 times
Im able to get to the recovery
installed CM and rebooted same old loops are back again
Now i feel all the doors are closed

ocizer said:
I think we need to access recovery to install the cyanogen mod zip right
i tried flashing TWRP boot image earlier with no errors in flashtool
but if i unplug and restart, it is the same story and im unable to enter recovery the phone loops on sony logo
Ill give it a try once again and let you know
is there any other way to flash cyanogen mod if not from recovery
thanks in advance
EDIT: Tried flashing CM
If i let the battery die till i get red led flashing 3 times
Im able to get to the recovery
installed CM and rebooted same old loops are back again
Now i feel all the doors are closed
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Have you even tried to flash any .img file containing TRWP using flashtool? plus, when connecting the USB cable, use the white button under the cover to turn it off, then on, instead of the normal power button. After these steps, flash a NEW .ZIP rom Usin TRWP
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Free mobile app

Krllo said:
Have you even tried to flash any .img file containing TRWP using flashtool? plus, when connecting the USB cable, use the white button under the cover to turn it off, then on, instead of the normal power button. After these steps, flash a NEW .ZIP rom Usin TRWP
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Free mobile app
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I have flashed Clockworkmod img from FASTBOOT
and got into recovery and installed Cyanogenmod.zip along with Gapps with no errors
but when i click on reboot to system same old loops

ocizer said:
I have flashed Clockworkmod img from FASTBOOT
and got into recovery and installed Cyanogenmod.zip along with Gapps with no errors
but when i click on reboot to system same old loops
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Well. Try different roms, some must work. Or try a different recovery..
.
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Free mobile app

Krllo said:
Well. Try different roms, some must work. Or try a different recovery..
.
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Free mobile app
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Tried Carbon KK also no result will try few other and let you know

no.you will not solve it.It's battery problem.Try to replace it.Or wait till i give u a link.As i know you r out of warranty & will do something to revieve your phone.
here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/hardware-fix-xperia-z-charging-booting-t2760911
CAUTION: IT IS FOR XPERIA Z >BUT IF U KNOW CORRECT POINTS THEN TRY IT for ZL on your OWN RISK.
otherwise as i said try to replace whole battery will have more chances to bring back to life.18-20 $ will be enough.

dev neo said:
no.you will not solve it.It's battery problem.Try to replace it.Or wait till i give u a link.As i know you r out of warranty & will do something to revieve your phone.
here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/hardware-fix-xperia-z-charging-booting-t2760911
CAUTION: IT IS FOR XPERIA Z >BUT IF U KNOW CORRECT POINTS THEN TRY IT for ZL on your OWN RISK.
otherwise as i said try to replace whole battery will have more chances to bring back to life.18-20 $ will be enough.
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I did it on my phone.
Here is the link. But was for a different trouble... Dunno if will work for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3122255
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Free mobile app

dev neo said:
no.you will not solve it.It's battery problem.Try to replace it.Or wait till i give u a link.As i know you r out of warranty & will do something to revieve your phone.
here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/hardware-fix-xperia-z-charging-booting-t2760911
CAUTION: IT IS FOR XPERIA Z >BUT IF U KNOW CORRECT POINTS THEN TRY IT for ZL on your OWN RISK.
otherwise as i said try to replace whole battery will have more chances to bring back to life.18-20 $ will be enough.
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I now strongly believe its battery problem too should i ask sony service to replace battery or ist it something i can do it on my own

ocizer said:
I now strongly believe its battery problem too should i ask sony service to replace battery or ist it something i can do it on my own
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http://sony.yt/topic/7326-english-t...ate-boot-in-sony-xperia-zl-c6502-c6503-c6506/
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Free mobile app

sony service centre ! They never do repair on z series.If it's in warranty drop it on service centre .they will give you a refurbished phone.
IF warranty is over you can ask them .But i m 100% sure they don't do repair as many other countries.Depends where you live.
you can do it on your own @ your own risk.Remember battery is slightly glued underneath the screen.
Always remember to order battery with that cables and connection.
Sorry for long reply .But in this kind of matters we are frustrated & you don't want to waste money & our phones.

use button
use the tiny button beside sdcard press that untill 3 times vibrate and hold button vol down in flasmood mode

Try boot with USB cable connected to 1.5A+ charger with good cable.

No Hope guys tried everything im pretty sure its battery problem but the service center guys dont want to listen to me at all
all they want me to do is get it replaced for a new phone for 24,000 INR (360$) are you kidding me? for a Xperia ZL
Im even ready to give away the phone if someone wants to help me out

I have the same problem with my ZL. Service center refused to replace the battery, so I asked someone else to do it. That however didn't fix the problem. When I push at the back between the flashlight and XPERIA the phone will switch off. When I disconnect the battery and connect it again it will start-up again. I removed the screw below the camera module, as fastening that one also made the phone turn off. There is something wrong with the motherboard. I always had my phone in a flip case and it didn't even have a single scratch on it. First time it went of was while making a video. Possibly overheating caused this problem or damaged a circuit at the motherboard. Very disappointed, phone was just 2 month out of warranty, first time off was within but that doesn't count.

Trance-M said:
I have the same problem with my ZL. Service center refused to replace the battery, so I asked someone else to do it. That however didn't fix the problem. When I push at the back between the flashlight and XPERIA the phone will switch off. When I disconnect the battery and connect it again it will start-up again. I removed the screw below the camera module, as fastening that one also made the phone turn off. There is something wrong with the motherboard. I always had my phone in a flip case and it didn't even have a single scratch on it. First time it went of was while making a video. Possibly overheating caused this problem or damaged a circuit at the motherboard. Very disappointed, phone was just 2 month out of warranty, first time off was within but that doesn't count.
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Im never getting a Sony again
I moved on to Nexus 6 I hope Motorola doesnt treat its customers the same way

ocizer said:
Tried flashing New 5.02 lollipop ftf, after successful flashing with no errors
unplugged it and tried to turn it on
Now red LED flashes 3 times but the device doesnt start
connected it to a wall charger and now i can see the kernel charging screen with battery symbol showing the charging
after some 7% charging indicated i tried to start the phone and the same inevitable loops with sony logo come back
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I was in the same boat as you with my refurbished ZL. Flashed anything, doesn't boot. Then battery full drained and only red light. Service told me it's motherboard circuit. I didn't lesten them, bought cheap battery and replaced it by myself: and Xperia worked like a charm but only 3 months ))) New (cheap) battery got trouble on GPS route suddenly. And phone worked only with power cord connected, shutdown without. New battery will again fix it )