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HELP!!!! Bricked ArcS

Well I've done the one in the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948210&page=3.
Now the phone is bricked. No response at all.
Any ideas, suggestions .... Thanks in advance.

comnic5 said:
Well I've done the one in the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948210&page=3.
Now the phone is bricked. No response at all.
Any ideas, suggestions .... Thanks in advance.
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while the phone is off connect it to pc, open Flashtool in fastboot mod. Flash a stock FW.
If that doesnt work open PC companion it should ask u to repair it if u follow istructions.

@deniel: It doesn't connect neither PC Companion or Flashtool. It doesn't enter in flashmode.

comnic5 said:
@deniel: It doesn't connect neither PC Companion or Flashtool. It doesn't enter in flashmode.
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Open flashtool
connect arc to PC
click the lighting and choose flashmode
choose a FW
it will ask u to unplug the device and unplug it again holding the backbutton
didnt happen?

No. It doesn't recognize the device. No led, no power, nothing

comnic5 said:
No. It doesn't recognize the device. No led, no power, nothing
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:\ strange. if u try to turn it on what happens? and try with pc comapnion to open it an look for "repair" or "solve problems" cant really remember (with phone unplugged) then it will tell u what to do

Have you pressed the menu key while connecting phone to computer?

bricked phone have to be OFF(remove battery and put back if necesaary if it's stuck at sony screen), prepare flashtool ftf and follow onscreen instruction and the flashtool will revive the phone.
Or maybe you could show the error msg from flashtool.
you are really bold in trying the untested bootunlocker, this definitely is a hard brick. hope you get out of this one.

bruce16878 said:
bricked phone have to be OFF(remove battery and put back if necesaary if it's stuck at sony screen), prepare flashtool ftf and follow onscreen instruction and the flashtool will revive the phone.
Or maybe you could show the error msg from flashtool.
you are really bold in trying the untested bootunlocker, this definitely is a hard brick. hope you get out of this one.
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I bricked my phone 5 times and always solved like me and him said so tell us how the screenr reaction and the flashtool error

deniel said:
:\ strange. if u try to turn it on what happens? and try with pc comapnion to open it an look for "repair" or "solve problems" cant really remember (with phone unplugged) then it will tell u what to do
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I try to turn it on but nothing happens. PC Companion doesn't recognize it.

deniel said:
I bricked my phone 5 times and always solved like me and him said so tell us how the screenr reaction and the flashtool error
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bruce16878 said:
bricked phone have to be OFF(remove battery and put back if necesaary if it's stuck at sony screen), prepare flashtool ftf and follow onscreen instruction and the flashtool will revive the phone.
Or maybe you could show the error msg from flashtool.
you are really bold in trying the untested bootunlocker, this definitely is a hard brick. hope you get out of this one.
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I wished I had the Sony screen. Well about the error is that it does not connect in flash mode.

comnic5 said:
I wished I had the Sony screen. Well about the error is that it does not connect in flash mode.
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Which button u press while connecting the phone?

deniel said:
Which button u press while connecting the phone?
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I tried with all.

Sorry for asking again: You started FlashTool (v0.9.8.0), clicked on the flash icon, selected "FlashMode", chose a firmware for your Arc S, activated "No final verification", clicked "OK", pressed the back button on the switched off phone WHILE plugging in the USB-Cable? No green LED - nothing? Did it work before?

comnic5 said:
I tried with all.
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Sorry if we repeat the same thing, but it must work like this: you hve the phone off and unplugged. You open flashtool, select the flash icon (flashtool), select the FW, and it tell u to plug the device to pc while holdin back button.
Sure u hold the the backbutton while pluggin in? and after have selected the FW ?

You've to select the firmware first before plugging it in.

Daniel D. said:
You've to select the firmware first before plugging it in.
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I know my friend. I flashed many many times. From X8 to XU till ArcS. I know flashtool. It doesn't connect. Only with testpoint said ZEUS flash device but it doesnt connect to flashtool neither PC Companion.

Sh**...

Daniel D. said:
Sh**...
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Yeap. Is that I don't know how to restore my .TA file. I know what I changed but ... how????

Help me please??
LT18i
Locked Bootloader
Root access
Had CMW via Xtools, so when I replaced the rom that disapeared!
The problem is that I've forgot to run the 2nd part - device optimization, and now the touchscreen simply doesn't work...
Can't do nothing - USB Debugging is on by default (never forget that I can't touch the phone)
Can't upload another rom via flashtool, the only thing I'm able to do is change the kernel with the 1_lt18i_4.1.B.0.431_kernelDowngrade
If I try to put the uptodate kernel, flashtool stops on "Reading Device Information"
Already try to restore it with Pc companion, but no luck
USB device is detecting LT15 on windows!
This is a total mess, I'm lost, and I've googled and tryed dozens of things all day long.. I'm tyred, exhausted, and my 2 day old ARC S is bricked!!
Can someone point me a way out??
Remember:
- USB debbug of (have no access to activate it)
- CMW disapeared when installed this rom, so have no recovery menu
- Bootloader is locked
- Can't flash rom via flashtool
I'm devastated!!
Thanks in advance,
Ricardo

[Q] Death xperia S

My phone is suddenly death.
Only when i plug in my USB charger the red led is going on.
Computer is not reconizing my phone. Can somebody help i don't now what to do.

ff20000 said:
My phone is suddenly death.
Only when i plug in my USB charger the red led is going on.
Computer is not reconizing my phone. Can somebody help i don't now what to do.
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what did you do to cause its death?

Hey, i have the same problem. Yesterday when i installing new rom, there was a error and now i can't switch on the phone or plug in into my PC (doesnt detect). (sorry for my bad english :S)

Happened to me, charge it for a while and see if it turns on

I charged it all night and it didn't help.

Just flash the new rom
Sent from my LT26i using XDA Premium App

Same happened to me 2 after i partitioned the sdcard

PhoenixDD said:
Same happened to me 2 after i partitioned the sdcard
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Anyone a solution how to fix it?
I had my phone the whole night on the charger, nothing changed.

Left my phone for a while.
I thought i will gif it a try and plugged it in the charger and suddenly there it was again.
My phone is working. I think the battery was empty.
Thanx you all

ff20000 said:
My phone is suddenly death.
Only when i plug in my USB charger the red led is going on.
Computer is not reconizing my phone. Can somebody help i don't now what to do.
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First charge your phone for a while, then download flashtool and sony xperia s official firmware.
As your phone is switched off, press and hold volume down button and connect it to the pc, green led will turn on,then flash your phone with flashtool.
I always use this method when i brick my xperia s.

Xocus said:
First charge your phone for a while, then download flashtool and sony xperia s official firmware.
As your phone is switched off, press and hold volume down button and connect it to the pc, green led will turn on,then flash your phone with flashtool.
I always use this method when i brick my xperia s.
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But my pc does't detect my xperia (it says: qhsusb_dload).
EDIT: Ok, now PC detect Phone but i can't turn on the flashmode...
Log flashtool:
25/044/2012 17:44:30 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
25/044/2012 17:44:30 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

coffee5800 said:
But my pc does't detect my xperia (it says: qhsusb_dload).
EDIT: Ok, now PC detect Phone but i can't turn on the flashmode...
Log flashtool:
25/044/2012 17:44:30 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
25/044/2012 17:44:30 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
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be sure to install the drivers for fastboot and flashmode.

wynradaure said:
be sure to install the drivers for fastboot and flashmode.
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I do it twice. Why i can't turn on the flash mode in my phone ?? (vol down + plug into PC)

coffee5800 said:
I do it twice. Why i can't turn on the flash mode in my phone ?? (vol down + plug into PC)
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With the power off?
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S

Ben36 said:
With the power off?
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
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Yep.

coffee5800 said:
Yep.
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Try installing PC Companion or/and Sony update service and maybe you could use one of them to recover and install stock rom again
Or if you can't install it using PCC or sus, try flashtool again, because the two sony programs will install drivers , too
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1

mihahn said:
Try installing PC Companion or/and Sony update service and maybe you could use one of them to recover and install stock rom again
Or if you can't install it using PCC or sus, try flashtool again, because the two sony programs will install drivers , too
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
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I have exactly the same problem with 2 of my xperia S'es. I really want to fix this issue, because it's beginning to be expensive to buy one after the other. Always going into this without really knowing why.
Neither PC Companion, Sony Update Service, or Emma work to recover....

For now i'm following this tutorial : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2049813& :good:

[Q] bricked xperia play

i am badly in need of help the problem is that i havean xperia play which doesnot turn on all
as i press the power button it vibrates and after 10 to 15 seconds it gives blue led and the screen remains blank.....itried to flash it using seus butt no matter how i connect my device it shows usb device not recognized.....so plzz help me......if its a problem with semcboot then plz help me fix it.....waiting for ur reply ppllzzzz

Unhappy [Q] bricked xperia play
Is your bootloader unlocked?Have you flashtool installed on your computer?What did you do just before you started having problems?

tallman43 said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?Have you flashtool installed on your computer?What did you do just before you started having problems?
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so it started like this i flashed doomlords GB kernel the phone worked fine then butt it started having problem such as on connecting the usb cable it was shown as unknown device and within a few days it started to have flex cable problem!!!i have oprdered the flex cable it will arrive on saturday butt how can i unbrick it

43jade1 said:
so it started like this i flashed doomlords GB kernel the phone worked fine then butt it started having problem such as on connecting the usb cable it was shown as unknown device and within a few days it started to have flex cable problem!!!i have oprdered the flex cable it will arrive on saturday butt how can i unbrick it
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Ok I see you have flashtool installed then :good:Can you get in flashmode by holding back button while connecting to usb to pc(green light)?Can you get in fastboot mode by holding search button while connecting to pc(blue light)?Also if you have doom kernel can you get in to cwm by pressing back button when phone boot's and blue light/vibrate comes on?If you can do any of the above then you might be able to save your device:good:

tallman43 said:
Ok I see you have flashtool installed then :good:Can you get in flashmode by holding back button while connecting to usb to pc(green light)?Can you get in fastboot mode by holding search button while connecting to pc(blue light)?Also if you have doom kernel can you get in to cwm by pressing back button when phone boot's and blue light/vibrate comes on?If you can do any of the above then you might be able to save your device:good:
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gee thanks mate ......i can get both in fastboot mode and flashmode but in both states the device gets recognized as an unknown deviice so flashtool is of no use....

43jade1 said:
gee thanks mate ......i can get both in fastboot mode and flashmode but in both states the device gets recognized as an unknown deviice so flashtool is of no use....
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Try to install drivers again for flashtool go to flashtool folder/Drivers you will find a file flashtool drivers run this file when it runs tick install for your device (xperia play) also tick install drivers for flashtool & fastboot they are at the bottom,let them install then reboot your computer.Take battery out of your phone then replace it back in connect to flashtool and see if it recognizes now.:good:
Can you get in to doomlord recovery pressing repeatedly back button when booting phone when the phone vibrates/blue light comes on

simple fix
43jade1 said:
i am badly in need of help the problem is that i havean xperia play which doesnot turn on all
as i press the power button it vibrates and after 10 to 15 seconds it gives blue led and the screen remains blank.....itried to flash it using seus butt no matter how i connect my device it shows usb device not recognized.....so plzz help me......if its a problem with semcboot then plz help me fix it.....waiting for ur reply ppllzzzz
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGgEFN80nmM Watch this video when you load you ftf file make sure drivers are installed and that flash tool is the newest version. instead of holding the back button when you connect the cable hold the power button problem fixed.
please donate if i helped or give a thanks by hitting the button

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
Here is a tutorial.

tallman43 said:
Try to install drivers again for flashtool go to flashtool folder/Drivers you will find a file flashtool drivers run this file when it runs tick install for your device (xperia play) also tick install drivers for flashtool & fastboot they are at the bottom,let them install then reboot your computer.Take battery out of your phone then replace it back in connect to flashtool and see if it recognizes now.:good:
Can you get in to doomlord recovery pressing repeatedly back button when booting phone when the phone vibrates/blue light comes on
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Rmontoya83 said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGgEFN80nmM Watch this video when you load you ftf file make sure drivers are installed and that flash tool is the newest version. instead of holding the back button when you connect the cable hold the power button problem fixed.
please donate if i helped or give a thanks by hitting the button
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fma965 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
Here is a tutorial.
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soso i have now replaced the flex cable so now what happens is that the phone does not even power on nor i can connect it in flashmode!!!!!!when i connect the charger the red led starts blinking......please relpy asap.....is the new flex cable is faulty????

43jade1 said:
soso i have now replaced the flex cable so now what happens is that the phone does not even power on nor i can connect it in flashmode!!!!!!when i connect the charger the red led starts blinking......please relpy asap.....is the new flex cable is faulty????
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Hi just seen your postFirst of all don't panic!:good:I am going to ask a obvious question did you fit back the flex cable properly? double check!.Also your battery was it low have you got a full charge?Try and get some juice into the battery leave on charge overnight if possible.(if you can charge the phone)
There is a video here if you want to check if you put the flex cable back correctly http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1593067 :good:I can't go in to more detail (got to go out) but maybe someone else can chip in with some advice I am not a expert on flex cables will check your post later

Rmontoya83 said:
please donate if i helped or give a thanks by hitting the button
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It's one thing to ask for thanks, but including "donate if I've helped" is taking the p%&s!
43jade1 said:
when i connect the charger the red led starts blinking......please relpy asap.....is the new flex cable is faulty????
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Got your PM, but not sure what else I could suggest. Have you tried another USB port or computer?

[Q] My sony ericsson arc s is stuck on sony logo and pc doesn't recognize it

Hi Guys
I tried to install Ice Bean rom on my device using CWM and when it asked to reboot my device
my phone stuck to Sony Logo and doesn't respond to anything...
my pc doesn't recognize it (as if nothing is connected to my pc)
when i hold back button and press on power button it only blink blue for 1 sec and led goes off
i tried to hold volume down button and press power button and nothing happened
only a vibrate for a sec then stuck to sony logo
battery is charged
i think i bricked it
how to workaround it please help
is there any option to get it back
maybe using Testpoint or i don't know since my phone is not recognized by the pc
please help
before u answer please read (my phone is not recognized by the usb cable) so i guess solutions using usb cables won't help
please help....:fingers-crossed:

Sv: [Q] My sony ericsson arc s is stuck on sony logo and pc doesn't recognize it
yazanallahham said:
Hi Guys
I tried to install Ice Bean rom on my device using CWM and when it asked to reboot my device
my phone stuck to Sony Logo and doesn't respond to anything...
my pc doesn't recognize it (as if nothing is connected to my pc)
when i hold back button and press on power button it only blink blue for 1 sec and led goes off
i tried to hold volume down button and press power button and nothing happened
only a vibrate for a sec then stuck to sony logo
battery is charged
i think i bricked it
how to workaround it please help
is there any option to get it back
maybe using Testpoint or i don't know since my phone is not recognized by the pc
please help
before u answer please read (my phone is not recognized by the usb cable) so i guess solutions using usb cables won't help
please help....:fingers-crossed:
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Your bootloader was unlocked before you flashed the specific ROM?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

Destroyedbeauty said:
Your bootloader was unlocked before you flashed the specific ROM?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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Yes it was unlocked using the SE method:crying:

yazanallahham said:
Yes it was unlocked using the SE method:crying:
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I think your CMW is removed.
you have to flash kernel once again.

bjchettri said:
I think your CMW is removed.
you have to flash kernel once again.
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how to flash it if my pc doesn't recognize my phone?

yazanallahham said:
how to flash it if my pc doesn't recognize my phone?
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It's simple dude you have to go to bootloader mode. press and hold menu button untill you plugged your device into the pc/laptop.

bjchettri said:
It's simple dude you have to go to bootloader mode. press and hold menu button untill you plugged your device into the pc/laptop.
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I already tried this and my pc still doesn't recognize it
nothing happens
my phone shows sony logo and vibrates only when i press power button

yazanallahham said:
I already tried this and my pc still doesn't recognize it
nothing happens
my phone shows sony logo and vibrates only when i press power button
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Then do a fresh installation through the flashtool. flash a official firmware and do the same procedure from the beginning.

bjchettri said:
Then do a fresh installation through the flashtool. flash a official firmware and do the same procedure from the beginning.
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how can i use flashtool if my pc doesn't recognize my phone which means that the flashtool won't be able to recognize the phone too
?????

yazanallahham said:
how can i use flashtool if my pc doesn't recognize my phone which means that the flashtool won't be able to recognize the phone too
?????
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Oh, dude flashtool just need your device driver and you have to press back button untill you connect your phone on your pc and it also shown on flashtool which is included in procedure of flashing through flashtool and one thing PC not need to recognized your device because flashtool is the only one method to recover bricked phone. that's it .. if you got confused then please search on google you will find the solution.

bjchettri said:
Oh, dude flashtool just need your device driver and you have to press back button untill you connect your phone on your pc and it also shown on flashtool which is included in procedure of flashing through flashtool and one thing PC not need to recognized your device because flashtool is the only one method to recover bricked phone. that's it .. if you got confused then please search on google you will find the solution.
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Dear bjchettri
I do appreciate all your efforts
I have to explain the situation just to make things more clear because it looks like you misunderstand me
when I connect my phone (in all modes "Bootloader, Fastboot, normal, recovery..etc) nothing happens on my pc
even in device manager (i'm using Microsoft windows) the system doesn't show any item for a new attached device or an item for an defined attached driver (which used to appear all modes)
the flashtool needs the system to find an attached device to communicate with (usually the attached device name looks like "android phone", SE android or something this (depends on ur phone brand, model)
now since my system doesn't find any device when I connect my mobile then the flashtool won't be able to communicate with my device (even if i tried to boot my device in all modes "bootloader, fastboot, normal, recovery) by holding specific buttons (menu or volumn down or back buttons)
and if you read my question you will see that i was asking if anyone knows any way to connect my phone using testpoints or something like this because i though maybe I can let my pc to recognize my phone using the testpoints method.
I'm not sure but if i could make my phone recognized by the pc then i will have like 10 ways to find the problem and fix it.

Hi yazanallahham
I have the same issue, could not find any solution yet, wondering if you have fixed your fone ?

yazanallahham said:
Dear bjchettri
I do appreciate all your efforts
I have to explain the situation just to make things more clear because it looks like you misunderstand me
when I connect my phone (in all modes "Bootloader, Fastboot, normal, recovery..etc) nothing happens on my pc
even in device manager (i'm using Microsoft windows) the system doesn't show any item for a new attached device or an item for an defined attached driver (which used to appear all modes)
the flashtool needs the system to find an attached device to communicate with (usually the attached device name looks like "android phone", SE android or something this (depends on ur phone brand, model)
now since my system doesn't find any device when I connect my mobile then the flashtool won't be able to communicate with my device (even if i tried to boot my device in all modes "bootloader, fastboot, normal, recovery) by holding specific buttons (menu or volumn down or back buttons)
and if you read my question you will see that i was asking if anyone knows any way to connect my phone using testpoints or something like this because i though maybe I can let my pc to recognize my phone using the testpoints method.
I'm not sure but if i could make my phone recognized by the pc then i will have like 10 ways to find the problem and fix it.
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Is your bootloader unlocked?If its locked then try to fix it with SEUS not PC Companion downlod SEUS and try.
Sent from my Xperia Arc LT15i using XDA

Bricked :(

I had just successfully rooted my xperia play r800i and was installing CWM. After the installation was successful, I unplugged the phone as Flashtools said but it won't start. Now it's not even being detected by Flashtools. It is being detected by my laptop only with the beep sound and nothing else.
Also my battery was around 20% while I was flashing so maybe that had something to do with it.
Waiting for help by a generous XDA member, again.
Thanks in advance!

AkifMehmood said:
I had just successfully rooted my xperia play r800i and was installing CWM. After the installation was successful, I unplugged the phone as Flashtools said but it won't start. Now it's not even being detected by Flashtools. It is being detected by my laptop only with the beep sound and nothing else.
Also my battery was around 20% while I was flashing so maybe that had something to do with it.
Waiting for help by a generous XDA member, again.
Thanks in advance!
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Flash stock rom again
If ur phone doesn't have charge , charge it for one hour then flash stock rom
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

raminta said:
Flash stock rom again
If ur phone doesn't have charge , charge it for one hour then flash stock rom
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
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I charged it for about 2 hours not flashtools wont detect it when I try to hold the back button while inserting the USB cable

AkifMehmood said:
I charged it for about 2 hours not flashtools wont detect it when I try to hold the back button while inserting the USB cable
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if u have unlocked bootloader try to change ur kernel
and reinstall drives of ur phone maybe it can solve the problem that flashtools doesnt detect ur phone

raminta said:
if u have unlocked bootloader try to change ur kernel
and reinstall drives of ur phone maybe it can solve the problem that flashtools doesnt detect ur phone
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But the screen is not even turning on. It's not responding to holding the back and power button

AkifMehmood said:
But the screen is not even turning on. It's not responding to holding the back and power button
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Do you have working fastboot pull battery insert and then hold search key while plugin usb cable to computer if the led turns blue then you can flash another kernel !!

nakuk21 said:
Do you have working fastboot pull battery insert and then hold search key while plugin usb cable to computer if the led turns blue then you can flash another kernel !!
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I tried but its not giving the blue led