[Q] Bricked and not responding to Reboot Request - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Xperia arc s: rooted and unlocked
Symptoms are as follows:
Attempted to install Cyanogen mod through using X-parts, however on initial reboot it simply got stuck at the Sony screen.
Cant get it to respond to any buttons or combinations there of and the PC wont detect it either. So its just sitting steady at Sony.
Are there any options or is this the end of the line?
Thanks,:crying:

Download Fusion kernel and flash with fastboot (google how to install custom kernels on arc s) then boot to CWM wipe all and install CM10 again. For CM9 download Lupus ICS CM9 based kernel and do the same.

Unhappy [Q] Bricked and not responding to Reboot Request
I agree with pypcier But on your post you say rooted & Unlocked when you say unlocked do you mean your bootloader is unlocked or your sim is unlocked?Also X-parts is really for locked bootloaders because it is installed to your system (where your rom is) when you install other firmware and format/wipe system you erase X-Parts so have to install again.That's why you are better of with a custom kernel with cwm built in :good: obviously you need unlocked bootloader for this

You say your phone is stuck at Sony logo so you forgot to flash the kernel. Just flash it through flashtool or fastboot
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tangosierra_ said:
You say your phone is stuck at Sony logo so you forgot to flash the kernel. Just flash it through flashtool or fastboot
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Next time read other comment before wasting XDA bandwidth with useless posts.

pypcier said:
Next time read other comment before wasting XDA bandwidth with useless posts.
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He tried to install CM10 through CWM (which was installed from x-parts), rebooted the phone and it was stuck on Sony. Obviously he didn't flash the kernel, no...?
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Sony xperia s bricked by FXP kernel

As the title says, the FXP kernel bricked my phone and I can't install another ftf file over it because everytime i try to do it via flashtool it gets unplugged form fastboot in flashtool while it's still in that fastboot. I think that's because I can't acces the cache anymore.
Can somebody help !! :crying:
TheFrutzinator said:
As the title says, the FXP kernel bricked my phone and I can't install another ftf file over it because everytime i try to do it via flashtool it gets unplugged form fastboot in flashtool while it's still in that fastboot. I think that's because I can't acces the cache anymore.
Can somebody help !! :crying:
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Download sony's official flashtool and flash stock firmware..
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Are you using stock ROM?
If ya then just flash back your stock kernel
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Just a suggestion, but maybe u should post how u fixes ur phone so other people can search on it if they have the same symptoms.
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Please post fix.
~Jaramie
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I solved it by doing:
1. Factory reset
2. Then check if you can mount system and cache. If you cannot then wipe /data
3. Install another kernel and then install fxp kernel again (I know this sounds crazy)
4. After installing fxp kernel again install fxp rom
Then the phone should be running again

[Q] Stuck on sony screen after x-parts CWM, while installing ultimate HD

So i have searched for simmilar threads but i didn't find what i was looking for.
I have xperia arc s 4.0.4. B.O. 587 and i rooted it. I also wanted to install ultimate hd mod and followed instructions. I placed custom rom files in sd card. Then installed x-parts CWM. Chose to reboot to CWM recovery. Did all the things jadar12354 wrote (reset to factory settings, wipe system folder, wipe batery data.) and i wanted to install ultimate hd, but it just wasn't there. i chose just to reboot. And gues what :crying: MY phone f*****g froze on sony screen.
I don't know if i have a unlocked bootloader all i know is i did this root thing
Seriously, i'm kind of a noob at this, i've been reading everything over 10 times to understand. Took me 4 hours just to root the damn phone.
What i tried is connecting arc s to pc via back button and go to flashtool and flashing the kernel or something. I've found guys who said to renew the rom but i don't know how to do this.
Please help i'm anxious that the phone is done for, can you please tell me how screwed am i?
xperia arc bootloop
flash what kernel?
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Odp: [Q] Stuck on sony screen after x-parts CWM, while installing ultimate HD
Go to the sony web page and download Sony-update app. Than run app and choose your mobile model and reinstall stock Rom. That's the easiest way to back to original rom
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awasil28 said:
Go to the sony web page and download Sony-update app. Than run app and choose your mobile model and reinstall stock Rom. That's the easiest way to back to original rom
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Not if he want's to risk bricking is phone!! He said he is not sure if his bootloader is unlocked or not.If unlocked he needs to flash a stock fft in flashtool he needs to find out if it is unlocked.
Odp: [Q] Stuck on sony screen after x-parts CWM, while installing ultimate HD
Of course he can use flashtool. He must find stock Rom download and flash. But anyway he should install Sony update which is installing all necessary drivers. For installing CWM use this https://www.box.com/s/ydn80deft19ph4c1y8yg
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if he doesn't know if his boot loader is unlocked then its locked, unless he picked it up second hand.
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Thanks y'all
I managed to fix it with sony pc companion repair. Now i rooted my phone again. But i want to ask one more question:
How can i install custom rom? Should i install kernel first? And how to tell if my bootloader is unlocked because i checked and i saw that my provider allows it.
BTW isn't it called "bricked" when you're stuck on sony logo?
Allmighty Ripper said:
Thanks y'all
I managed to fix it with sony pc companion repair. Now i rooted my phone again. But i want to ask one more question:
How can i install custom rom? Should i install kernel first? And how to tell if my bootloader is unlocked because i checked and i saw that my provider allows it.
BTW isn't it called "bricked" when you're stuck on sony logo?
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It's locked you woud not have been able to repair it with Sony if it was unlocked! You can't flash a kernal if bootloader locked you need to unlock it.
Odp: [Q] Stuck on sony screen after x-parts CWM, while installing ultimate HD
I have locked bootloader an I'm using Xperia ultimateHD 2.0.3 . After rooting you should install CWM from my link above and copy ultimateHD to your sd card and flash it. Check how on ultimateHD thread. After that probably you need flash stock Wi-Fi modules.
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Don't touch /system. Don't wipe it, don't delete it, just DO NOT TOUCH IT.
And you will be fine
Allmighty Ripper said:
Thanks y'all
I managed to fix it with sony pc companion repair. Now i rooted my phone again. But i want to ask one more question:
How can i install custom rom? Should i install kernel first? And how to tell if my bootloader is unlocked because i checked and i saw that my provider allows it.
BTW isn't it called "bricked" when you're stuck on sony logo?
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Your bootloader is locked by default, you have to unlock your bootloader.
Stock ROMs generally can be used with stock kernel but with non stock-based ROMs installing a custom kernel (that requires an unlocked bootloader) is a must.
Odp: [Q] Stuck on sony screen after x-parts CWM, while installing ultimate HD
You can install Xperia ultimateHD on locked bootloader, and you don't need to flash any kernels. Just tick "locked bootloader" in aroma and done. Everything work perfectly.
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awasil28 said:
You can install Xperia ultimateHD on locked bootloader, and you don't need to flash any kernels. Just tick "locked bootloader" in aroma and done. Everything work perfectly.
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How do i get to AROMA part. Gee i'm confused. Should i install x-parts CVM again? And go to recovery or what?
Allmighty Ripper said:
How do i get to AROMA part. Gee i'm confused. Should i install x-parts CVM again? And go to recovery or what?
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Aroma its a graphic rom installer, like windows or linux installer. If you have rooted phone use CWM installer from here :https://www.box.com/s/ydn80deft19ph4c1y8yg . Copy rom to your sd card .Boot to CWM (Keep pressing the Volume Down key after the Sony logo appears)
Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Mounts and Storage --> Format /System
Advanced > Wipe Battery Stats
Install zip from SD card > Choose Xperia Ultimate HD
Follow on screen instructions on AROMA.
After Complete Installation untick "reboot" and select reboot in CWM
And that's it :highfive:

[Q] Rooting Arc (now confussed)

Hi i have a question which you have most prob answered 100,000 times. Rooting Arc LT15i, 4.0.2.A.0.62 (USB debugging on). Computer OS win8 SDK tools installed
I have been reading alot about doing this for months and now i have read so many tutorials ect. about it i have now confussed myself about it
I am downloading at the moment a.0.42 gen global and i have already installed flashtool and then run doomlord v4 to root then use OTA to update to .62 is this correct? also do i need to install a custom rom/kernal and unlock bootloader becuase i have never touched the phone
I just need a tutorial which works if you understand
Jamief1 said:
I just need a tutorial which works if you understand
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Pick one and follow it then. - how to root xperia arc Starting new threads on this is highly annoying these days given how many threads there are related to it.
Use testpoint to unlock..
Nope you don't have to unlock your bootloader to root your phone by the way
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Search for the guide for the ultimate hd Rom. There is a root guide and after you end up with one of the best arc Roms out there...for locked bootloader!
boyob32 said:
Search for the guide for the ultimate hd Rom. There is a root guide and after you end up with one of the best arc Roms out there...for locked bootloader!
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He's asking for GB root. Root method is different on GB than ICS, therefore those instructions won't help him.
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Thanks for this, i have now rooted which was a complete pain to do phone just kept on saying no. Now i am having problem with ROM manager/project x
trying to install ultimate hd 2.0.3, rom manager first loads to a point i can hardly read it and when i go to flash it says unsupported device so i installed it via project x install finished rebooted and phone, turned back on like normal and not into recovery mode, does this mean i have to unlock the bootloader
please help but i am liking the root requirement apps though
p.s Do i have to update the kernel if i want to try Xperia Ultimate HD because one person says about it for unlocked and doesn't mention it for locked bootloaders
Did you press the volume button on booting as is required to boot into CWM unless the ROMs power options support rebooting into it?
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XperienceD said:
Did you press the volume button on booting as is required to boot into CWM unless the ROMs power options support rebooting into it?
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thanks for the reply i found out to boot into it is by tapping the back button when sony word is up. I am creating a back up tonight then tomorrow i will try to load a rom
AW: [Q] Rooting Arc (now confussed)
If you flash a custom kernel you need to unlock your bootloader
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[Q] Bootloop after Custom ROM Flash with CWM

Hello XDA Community,
im stuck with my Problem so far and after reading trough several Threads and excesiv use of google I decidet to make a new Thread. I flashed the Xperia Ultimate HD ROM on my Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and forgot to wipe the Dalvik Cache before as well I did not uncheck the mark at "Reboot your Mobile" in the Aroma Installer.
Now I got a Bootloop, and cannot access CWM and I tried 3 times to flash over Flashtool and it didn't help at all.
This is behind my understanding of the material, so I would be really happy if someone could help me.
Ps. I also have no Unlocked Bootloader
Did flashing stock ics work? Using flashtool? Personally i tried 6 ROMS including Xperia Ultimate HD...
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Omessy7 said:
Did flashing stock ics work? Using flashtool? Personally i tried 6 ROMS including Xperia Ultimate HD...
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You mean before the Bootloop or after? Before is used stock ics with root. After Bootloop i tried to flash stock GB and stock Ics with flashtool and Sony Update Center.
DuZzEr said:
Hello XDA Community,
im stuck with my Problem so far and after reading trough several Threads and excesiv use of google I decidet to make a new Thread.
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You could have posted on anyone one of them instead of starting another. Bootloop after Custom ROM Flash with CWM xperia arc
DuZzEr said:
Hello XDA Community,
im stuck with my Problem so far and after reading trough several Threads and excesiv use of google I decidet to make a new Thread. I flashed the Xperia Ultimate HD ROM on my Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and forgot to wipe the Dalvik Cache before as well I did not uncheck the mark at "Reboot your Mobile" in the Aroma Installer.
Now I got a Bootloop, and cannot access CWM and I tried 3 times to flash over Flashtool and it didn't help at all.
This is behind my understanding of the material, so I would be really happy if someone could help me.
Ps. I also have no Unlocked Bootloader
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Here is very handy material http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjv71b9QcZE&list=FLuNY1F_-09hYZm37Z9k8wNw&index=5

Need Help with Xperia S

So guys, today I installed slim bean 2.5 on my xperia s using CWM and after installing pressed reboot now, but my phone never powered back on so pressed the power button again and got a light vibration but phone did not come back on.
I held down the power + volume up button till i got 3 vibrations but still phone did not restart
When i connect phone to charger I do not see any notification light.
Guys this phone is my brothers so really nervous about it, please help me out, thanks in advance
Flashtool
Try flashing a stock firmware in Flashtool, good luck.
Now downloading the stock firmware using sony update service, will update about the situation when it is done
abirjin said:
Now downloading the stock firmware using sony update service, will update about the situation when it is done
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Update Service with an unlocked bootloader is a bad idea.
Try this.
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/
Official flashtool to go back to stock rom.
And as the guy above told you, SEUS on unlocked bootloader is a bad thing.
Hi. I have same problem.
Just flashed FreeXperia rom and gapps. Phone wont to power up. Just geting blue led or green.
Any clue? My bootloader is locked.
tried to use official xperia update tool but it wont to recognise my phone (maybe i doing sth wrong :/)
sabbath88 said:
Hi. I have same problem.
Just flashed FreeXperia rom and gapps. Phone wont to power up. Just geting blue led or green.
Any clue? My bootloader is locked.
tried to use official xperia update tool but it wont to recognise my phone (maybe i doing sth wrong :/)
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How you install CM on locked bl? It's impossible.
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Vaith said:
How you install CM on locked bl? It's impossible.
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No it's not. If you have root you can push cwm via adb.
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Sirence said:
No it's not. If you have root you can push cwm via adb.
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I'm talking about Cyanogen Mod (CM) not CWM. Next time read carefully.
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Try this..
Dude,
As the others have said you cannot install FXP CM10 on a device with a locked bootloader.
As such your device will not boot, your options are to either.
1) use flashtool to flash a stock rom - instuctions how to use flashtool can be found on the forum
2) use Sony update service to flash back to stock - This is the easier option, but all your data will be wiped.
Once the device will boot up, if you still want to use FXP roms then unlock the bootloader first, or try a rom for locked bootloaders.
Either of the above should work for you.
sudd1976 said:
Dude,
As the others have said you cannot install FXP CM10 on a device with a locked bootloader.
As such your device will not boot, your options are to either.
1) use flashtool to flash a stock rom - instuctions how to use flashtool can be found on the forum
2) use Sony update service to flash back to stock - This is the easier option, but all your data will be wiped.
Once the device will boot up, if you still want to use FXP roms then unlock the bootloader first, or try a rom for locked bootloaders.
Either of the above should work for you.
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yea phone works again fine on the stock
At least you show others, do not flash custom ROM if it's only for unlocked bootloader.
If you have locked bootloader you can't flash custom kernel and you will stuck in bootloop.
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You try use flashtool to flash a stock rom.
sabbath88 said:
Hi. I have same problem.
Just flashed FreeXperia rom and gapps. Phone wont to power up. Just geting blue led or green.
Any clue? My bootloader is locked.
tried to use official xperia update tool but it wont to recognise my phone (maybe i doing sth wrong :/)
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There is no way to install CM, with a locked BL!
You are phone is probably soft bricked by now...
Take a look at this guide! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170
It will help you

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