I tried a regular update via the normal procedure with Sony PC companion.
This however stopped responding during the update, so the phone got bricked with only the sony logo during boot up.
Due to the build in battery I waited till it ran out of power so I could try to flash it by Flashtool or SUS.
After connecting the USB cable it charge with orange led. After about 10 to 15 min. of charging the sony logo comes up.
I tried holding the down the volume button right after connecting the USB till the sony logo appears, but nothing happened.
It just won't enter Flashmode. Trying the volume up with powerbutton I can enter Fastboot mode.
But the phone was in original state during the update(no unlocked bootloader or Root).
Can somebody help me with this nice phone, just bought a few days ago:crying:
Any developer?
the sony logo shouldnt appear when you are trying to do flashmode or fastboot.
maybe youre doing it wrong. try again.
mharckk said:
the sony logo shouldnt appear when you are trying to do flashmode or fastboot.
maybe youre doing it wrong. try again.
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Thx for your reply.I guess I wasn't clear enough. After the failed update all I get is the Sony logo.
The phone got bricked by the failed update. I need to drain the battery in order to turn off the phone.
Now I'm trying to get the phone into flashmode in order to flash the firmware with flashtool. But
no success yet!
The problem is that I can't get into the flashmode by holding down the volume key. But the Fastboot mode can be activated.
Pls mind that the bootloader has been untouched, therefore locked.
So anybody got a solution?
Update
I finally managed to get the phone into Flashmode. Thx to Cognosco
But now I got another problem. I tried to flash a couple of firmwares with Flashtool.
But it all got stuck at 23%. Do I flashed with the wrong procedure or firmware?
I tried flashing older fw LT26ii_4.0.4_DE_6.1.A.2.45.ftf and a new fw LT26ii_4.0.4_6.1.A.2.55_Arabic.ftf.
Also SEUS fail in restoring/updating the phone after recognizing it in Flashmode.
What more can I try? Is the phone really dead?
Update 2
I tried different Exclusion in Flashtool. I noticed only system can't be flashed.
Since the device broke down from firmware 6.1.A.250 to 6.1.A.250 maybe I need the generic fw of 250?
I searched but couldn't find this firmware for the SL. If anybody has this fw for the Xperia SL LT26ii, pls share with me.
Update 3
I even tried to flash with Sony's own system EMMA. This got the same installation issue. Guess the phone really got bricked hard and unrecoverable.
since you can enter flashmode, try to update it with pc companion again.
just make sure you've charged your phone and you're on locked bootloader.
I tried many times to flash again with PC companion and SUS, but ends with same results. I get an installation error. The phone can only be charged for about ten minutes then the phone turns on and discharge itself. This cycle continues. I can enter Flashmode before the Logo comes up, but the phone won't charge in Flashmode.
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I tried to install CM10 on my Xperia arc s using recovery but it gave an error about the package and now it's stuck in bootloop. And now I can't access Recovery. I tried to connect it to my PC but Windows won't recognize my Device and flashtool isn't working too. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm so lost. Please help me.:crying:
Take your battery out for 10 seconds, restart the Phone and the PC and try the Flashtool again.
XperienceD said:
Take your battery out for 10 seconds, restart the Phone and the PC and try the Flashtool again.
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I tried what you told me but still no luck. I can't enter flashmode and fastboot. No green or blue led. Any other ideas?
lance26 said:
I tried what you told me but still no luck. I can't enter flashmode and fastboot. No green or blue led. Any other ideas?
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switch off and press the back buttton and connect via usb cable to pc
My ION got brick.
I had my bootloader unlocked. I was trying to update my phone via flashtool. But unfortunately that my computer unexpectedly shutdown when flashtool is on about 50%. Then my phone become bootloop (at the SONY logo).
I soon restarted my PC and hold Vol+ & power for 8 seconds to hard reset my phone. But when I tried to get into the Flashmode, I found it was not only unable to get into the Flashmode but also unable to boot. I even tried to hold Vol+ & Power for about 2 minutes but nothing happened.....
Idk what to do now... Now I have my ion charging with EP850 for about 50 minutes but nothing happened. (No LED, No Screen lighted, No button lighted) Anyone who can help me?
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After charging for 5.5 hrs, the LED light shown. But still no resonsive....
NoobTW said:
My ION got brick.
I had my bootloader unlocked. I was trying to update my phone via flashtool. But unfortunately that my computer unexpectedly shutdown when flashtool is on about 50%. Then my phone become bootloop (at the SONY logo).
I soon restarted my PC and hold Vol+ & power to shutdown my phone. But when I tried to get into the Flashmode, I found it was not only unable to get into the Flashmode but also unable to boot. I even tried to hold Vol+ & Power for about 2 minutes but nothing happened.....
Idk what to do now... Now I have my ion charging with EP850 for about 50 minutes but nothing happened. (No LED, No Screen lighted, No button lighted) Anyone who can help me?
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You need to pull the battery somehow. Try holding volume and power again
Sent from hell using Xperia-S(atan)
mrsatan said:
You need to pull the battery somehow. Try holding volume and power again
Sent from hell using Xperia-S(atan)
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Holding volume+ & power doesn't work.
Unable to enter FLASHMODE by any means to unbrick ION
I HAVE EXACTLY SAME PROBLEM.Plz someone help how to enter flashmode.tried all xda methods.flashboot tool with .ftf firmware is ready BUT XPERIA ION is just NOT BOOTING INTO FASTBOOT OR FLASHMODE BY ANY KEY COMBOS,(EVEN BATTERY REMOVAL N REINSERT).
Does any developer listening,we know how to flash firmware but how the hell we enter FLASHMODE .THE PRESS VOL DOWN BEFORE CONNECTING TO PC IS NOT AT ALL WORKING.HELP HELP HELP.:crying:
aliascruise said:
I HAVE EXACTLY SAME PROBLEM.Plz someone help how to enter flashmode.tried all xda methods.flashboot tool with .ftf firmware is ready BUT XPERIA ION is just NOT BOOTING INTO FASTBOOT OR FLASHMODE BY ANY KEY COMBOS,(EVEN BATTERY REMOVAL N REINSERT).
Does any developer listening,we know how to flash firmware but how the hell we enter FLASHMODE .THE PRESS VOL DOWN BEFORE CONNECTING TO PC IS NOT AT ALL WORKING.HELP HELP HELP.:crying:
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Use the recover from soft-brick thread sticky'd in the general section. Or click the link in my signature. Read the OP for help then post with info about phone. Like is it rooted, unlocked, current Rom, what happened, what you have tried. You will get help there.
~Jaramie
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I also had this problem. I disconnect the battery and reconnect while ready for connect in fastboot mode. Otherwise it can't be done. So try disconnecting and reconnecting.
Sorry for my English.
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Hi, i had C6506 running kitkat .230.
Then, I tried flashing C6502 kitkat .230 India version because I've read that this version does not contains many bugs.
After flashing done, I flash 78kernel for kitkat right away. My phone boots up but then stuck on the lockscreen. I can swipe to unlock but then it hangs and reboot itself. OR, i can hold the power button and shut down manually.
I decided to reflash my previous kitkat FW but now it shows the error:
Processing loader.sin
Checking header
ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
INFO - Ending flash session
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I tried other FWs as well but still the same problem.
i tried connecting the phone via flashmode but I can see the LED flashes RED then GREEN then OFF.
When I try using SEUS, when it tell me to connect the phone via flashmode, I plug the USB cable while holding Vol (-) but nothing happens
I'm desperate guys. Can anyone help me?
Flastboot mode can still be entered normally, flashing kernel as normal.
(I'm using latest version of flashtool and proper drivers)
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Hi, i had C6506 running kitkat .230.
Then, I tried flashing C6502 kitkat .230 India version because I've read that this version does not contains many bugs.
After flashing done, I flash 78kernel for kitkat right away. My phone boots up but then stuck on the lockscreen. I can swipe to unlock but then it hangs and reboot itself. OR, i can hold the power button and shut down manually.
I decided to reflash my previous kitkat FW but now it shows the error:
I tried other FWs as well but still the same problem.
i tried connecting the phone via flashmode but I can see the LED flashes RED then GREEN then OFF.
When I try using SEUS, when it tell me to connect the phone via flashmode, I plug the USB cable while holding Vol (-) but nothing happens
I'm desperate guys. Can anyone help me?
Flastboot mode can still be entered normally, flashing kernel as normal.
(I'm using latest version of flashtool and proper drivers)
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The LED red the green then of is normal for me! I get it every time i flash ftf so when you get it too flash the ftf without worry about
I didn't think it was ever OK to flash a C6502 FTF to a C6506.. is this correct? (I tried this once some time last year and it just resulted in freezing on the Sony logo so I never did it again)
THanks guys! After some hours of irritating trial with various methods, I;ve managed to flash the stock c6506 FW. I dont even know how I got it to work
So I got my brand new Z1C today and as you would do I rooted, backed up my TA and unlocked the bootloader. I also flashed on fastboot DooMLoRD kernel to get cwm.
I saw a new stock update for for 4.4.4 so I decided to try update via Sony PC Companion. Update downloaded but I was prompted that I could continue due to 'modified software'. So I decided to restore my TA to bring it back to stock and phone doesn' turn on
When I press the power button it vibrates but there is no display. If I wait a few seconds and press the power button it does the same. I can also still boot into fastboot mode. I attempted to flash a .ftf but I can't seem to get it into flashmode :crying:
Would anyone be able to help please?
Ha, that happened to me as well when I tried to restore the dreaded TA. But if fastboot is working, flashmode should too. Turn off the phone, press volume down and plugin usb. Iirc there's no LED confirmation in flashmode, but you'll see it in flashtool.
Iruwen said:
Ha, that happened to me as well when I tried to restore the dreaded TA. But if fastboot is working, flashmode should too. Turn off the phone, press volume down and plugin usb. Iirc there's no LED confirmation in flashmode, but you'll see it in flashtool.
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Flashmode managed to work! Phone seems operational now.
Deary me that was a bit worrying. Is it quite normal for you to have to flash a .ftf after restoring the TA or something? Nearly crapped myself...
Iruwen said:
Ha, that happened to me as well when I tried to restore the dreaded TA. But if fastboot is working, flashmode should too. Turn off the phone, press volume down and plugin usb. Iirc there's no LED confirmation in flashmode, but you'll see it in flashtool.
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There is an LED confirmation for flashmode, a shortly powered green LED. Fastboot is indicated by a solid blue LED.
cola286 said:
So I got my brand new Z1C today and as you would do I rooted, backed up my TA and unlocked the bootloader. I also flashed on fastboot DooMLoRD kernel to get cwm.
I saw a new stock update for for 4.4.4 so I decided to try update via Sony PC Companion. Update downloaded but I was prompted that I could continue due to 'modified software'. So I decided to restore my TA to bring it back to stock and phone doesn' turn on
When I press the power button it vibrates but there is no display. If I wait a few seconds and press the power button it does the same. I can also still boot into fastboot mode. I attempted to flash a .ftf but I can't seem to get it into flashmode :crying:
Would anyone be able to help please?
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You've done correctly, but you've missed one step, before flashing your locked TA and rebooting you have to flash a stock kernel, otherwise the "modified software" test in the locked bootloader will be triggered (by the unsigned kernel).
You have not bricked your phone, this thread is incorrectly titled as I'm sure you knew when you posted it.
Hi everyone,
maybe someone can help me with my Xperia S.
I tries to install Cyanogenmod, but got a boot loop.
So i tried to install the kernel first with "fastboot flash boot <kernel image>
Now my phone isnt starting anymore.
If i connect the phone to the computer, i get a "SEMC Flash Device".
The phone isnt starting into fastboot, no reaction.
Is there a way to reinstall the stock firmware or a custom recovery?
I already tried to use the flashtool, then connect the phone holding volume down. This isnt working, no connection is established.
Thanks for your help!
WORKED
salami738 said:
Hi everyone,
maybe someone can help me with my Xperia S.
I tries to install Cyanogenmod, but got a boot loop.
So i tried to install the kernel first with "fastboot flash boot <kernel image>
Now my phone isnt starting anymore.
If i connect the phone to the computer, i get a "SEMC Flash Device".
The phone isnt starting into fastboot, no reaction.
Is there a way to reinstall the stock firmware or a custom recovery?
I already tried to use the flashtool, then connect the phone holding volume down. This isnt working, no connection is established.
Thanks for your help!
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If you brick your device while flashing kernel and device do not respond any way then follow this little difficult but 100% sure method.
- Dissemble your phone.
- Disconnect battery ribbon from motherboard.
- Reconnect battery ribbon.
- Fastly connect USB cable while holding vol +/-
- Flash Kernel or FTF FW.
from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283384 WORKED!
salami738 said:
If you brick your device while flashing kernel and device do not respond any way then follow this little difficult but 100% sure method.
- Dissemble your phone.
- Disconnect battery ribbon from motherboard.
- Reconnect battery ribbon.
- Fastly connect USB cable while holding vol +/-
- Flash Kernel or FTF FW.
from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283384 WORKED!
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Disassembling the phone is extremely last resort. You could have tried recovering Your phone by simply flashing a new kernel via fastboot and then some other methods. But good that Your issue got solved.
I got same problem yesterday and I solved it .
Solutions :
You can shutdown the phone by pressing "power button" + "volume up" during 10seconds (sometimes you may need to insist) the phone will vibrate 3 times to inform you of the shutdown .
At this point (phone turned off) you can then flash a full rom (with flashtool) by holding the "volume down" + "plug usb" (flashmode) .
good luck