hey, i tried to update my sisters sony ericsson Arc to official Ics, after it was done downloading, i rebooted into, update screen, or whatever u wanna call it, but then sudenly, the phone shut off, and now it wont turn on, any ideas ?
thanks
i cant seem to fix it through sony pc companion either, is this due to i got an unlocked bootloader?
is your bootloader unlocked? NEVER accept any OTA updates with an unlocked bootloader, use flashtool!
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
FettleifIsMyUserName said:
i cant seem to fix it through sony pc companion either, is this due to i got an unlocked bootloader?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try to use this its for unlocked bootloaders http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/ works on arc
As tangosierra_ said do not accept over the air updates if your bootloader is unlocked if the above not work contact here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252038 :good:
thanks for answers, managed this on my own, i used a ftf file that relocked the bootloader so i could fix it through sony pc companion
Related
Hey Folks
I tried now 2 times to get on the new Firmwareversion 4.x for the Arc with root.
Every Time i tried to Unlock per OTA the Phone bricked. So the Bootloader must be open.
I don´t touched the Bootloader, but i think the Bootloader is open, because the Phone had SimLock and i unlocked the phone with SETools with Testpoint Methode.
How do I know if the boot loader can be unlocked on my phone?
It is possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases of our 2011 Xperia™ phones, such as Xperia™ arc, Xperia™ neo, Xperia™ pro and Xperia™ PLAY. Your phone has to fulfill a number of requirements, for example, you can’t unlock the boot loader if you have a SIM lock protected phone. There are other requirements as well, depending on your market and the original configuration of your phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So the Bootloader must be open in a way am i right? But i can still update with PCC or SEUS the Firmware
Where can i check the Bootloader Status
Thanks in advance for Help Dudes
Setool would have unlocked the bootloader, so have a read of the unbrick thread in the dev section.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App
XperienceD said:
Setool would have unlocked the bootloader, so have a read of the unbrick thread in the dev section.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But the strange thing is that i can still update with PCC
so sony ericsson pc companion is telling me theres new software available
now i've had my bootloader unlocked and i'm running the doom kernel on 2.3.3 currently
will updating via sony ericssons tool relock my bootloader?
ando_uk said:
so sony ericsson pc companion is telling me theres new software available
now i've had my bootloader unlocked and i'm running the doom kernel on 2.3.3 currently
will updating via sony ericssons tool relock my bootloader?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you have an unlocked bootloader please research before you update! I know ota updates will brick phones with unlocked bootloaders, im not sure about ones from pc companion.
bubblegumballon said:
If you have an unlocked bootloader please research before you update! I know ota updates will brick phones with unlocked bootloaders, im not sure about ones from pc companion.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The pc companion shows new update but won't allow the user to actually upgrade with a unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
so i have rooted xperia arc. noticed that there were new update (4.0.2.A.0.42). so i resetted to default settings cause otherwise it wouldnt let me install that update, then after about 5 mins of updating arc shutdown and now it wont turn on.. so i ask what should i do?
was your arc bootloader unlocked when you did this?
When your BL is locked, just flash it via SEUS.
yes, bootloader was unlocked.
thank you for quick replys
There is a fix in the sticky's
For future only people who unlocked with setool can update via FOTA, SEUS and PC Companion.
Unless you relock your bootloader
Jinx13 said:
There is a fix in the sticky's
For future only people who unlocked with setool can update via FOTA, SEUS and PC Companion.
Unless you relock your bootloader
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
that was usefull! thanks, only problem now is that it wont connect to pc cause pc cant install "s1boot download".
You follow the link in the tutorial closely? Needed drivers are in the flashtool directory
found them but dont really know which one i need or where to put..
edit: now that flash started but it tells me to turn debugging and uknown sources on... but how cause i cant turn that even on
edit2: after reading almost full sticky thread tried that xperia play firmware which someone said it worked, now when i try to turn it on green led blinks.. is my phone piece of junk now?
so anyone know what should i do? it wont turn on, green led blinks when i press power button, phone vibrates when i press menu button (to start fastboot).
In Android Developement of Arc is a sticky with a fix for FOTA bricked phones, just do that
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App
If you are still stuck I can repair it contact me via PM as i'm not allowed to discuss it on the forum
I am trying to update my xperia ion to version 3.7 from 2.68. But its not happening. I tried with pc companion as well as OTA. Both say that phone has the latest version of firmware. I tried to perform repair via pc companion but it re-installed same version of firmware 2.68. Also my phone heats up quickly while browsing internet on 3G and battery gets drained quickly.
I checked with Sony service station and they are ready to replace my phone as i am facing heating and battery issue. But before replacing the phone i would like to check if issue has been solved in firmware version 3.7. I am concerned about flashing phone directly as it might void the warranty.
Any help on this issue would be appreciated.
AW: [Q] Help needed to update Xperia Ion LT28H
Unlocking bootloader may void warrenty. For flashing Sonys stock rom u dont need to unlock.. Just flash with flashtool. But before, u could try to update with Sony update Service.
Sent from my jellybeaned Xperia Ion
w3nZ said:
Unlocking bootloader may void warrenty. For flashing Sonys stock rom u dont need to unlock.. Just flash with flashtool. But before, u could try to update with Sony update Service.
Sent from my jellybeaned Xperia Ion
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sony update service also says that my phone already has the updated version of firmware.
Rupeshgw said:
Sony update service also says that my phone already has the updated version of firmware.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe change the SI number to different region?
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium
Hey I'm new here so sorry if I explain it weirdly and I mistakenly posted this in a different section before
So my xperia M which is now unrooted can't install the 15.4.A.1.9 update it just downloads and reboots and goes to the boot up screen and loads for 2-3 seconds and blacks out and and restarts and it says couldn't install update. How can I fix this?
Try flashing a .ftf file via flashtool
Press thanks if I helped!
This might me the answer
Hey there!
I think i understood your problem and i have a question to ask you. is your bootloader locked or did u unlocked ur bootloader anytime and didnt lock it back.?
if your bootloader is unlocked , u wont be able to install updates from official Sony Update Center.
I dono if this is the exact reason y ur are unable to do but this happened with my phone too.
I use Sony Xperia M Dual C2004 and i wasnt able to install updates, then i noticed that my bootloader was unlocked then i used Flashtool to lock it back, then i was able to install the updates
Or if u want to install .FTF of your phone manually do it via Flashtool coz its safe
and if you want to get .FTF of your phone directly from Sony use PC Companion as Sony Update Service [SUS] is stopped
Hope it helps :angel::fingers-crossed::good: