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help bricked no WAY OUT

read all before saying search the forum cause i did
i updated over the air and forgot its bricking the phone if you have unlock bootloader and i got bricked and when i want to put the xperia in download mode to fix it (green light on) its dosnt have drivers and i searched the forum and didnt find the driver for "s1 boot download"
(ive got the driver from the sticky note from "how to root your play") and its says theres no driver found
Can you help me?

Zeok said:
read all before saying search the forum cause i did
i updated over the air and forgot its bricking the phone if you have unlock bootloader and i got bricked and when i want to put the xperia in download mode to fix it (green light on) its dosnt have drivers and i searched the forum and didnt find the driver for "s1 boot download"
(ive got the driver from the sticky note from "how to root your play") and its says theres no driver found
Can you help me?
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You need to visit java sdk website and download and install java sdk and jdk you can find the drivers in the fastboot package there is a guide on xda for this if i can locate it i will post the link for you,, without sdk or jdk from java you cant boot in fastboot mode. Blue led, if you can get green led flash mode you should be able to flash the latest uk generic firmware also posted on this site is a guide to do so,, hope this helps..
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Here is the link for flashtool,,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16708047
Also found this guide for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14774409
Hope this helps you out.

download the driver here: http://www.techofweb.com/technology/unlock-bootloader-sony-ericsson-xperia-phones.html
do you know how to install it?
Go to device manager right klick on the phone and than chose the first option
than option 2 and than chose the lowest option.
chose browse and navigate to the .sys file
than chose the second option (bootloader interface)
Sorry for my bad english

sorry the drivers still saying no drivers install
again i need the s1 download boot not fast boot and i for some reason cant install its driver and what precisly sys file you where talking about
and about the sdk and jdk can you give me a link to download cause i cant find the right ones

Zeok said:
sorry the drivers still saying no drivers install
again i need the s1 download boot not fast boot and i for some reason cant install its driver and what precisly sys file you where talking about
and about the sdk and jdk can you give me a link to download cause i cant find the right ones
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Just put java sdk jdk in your search bar,
To install drivers when you connect in fastboot mode blue led, right click on computer in start menu, click on device manager when that opens you will
See s1 boot device, right click on that and choose browse to install from the download files of the driver package you download, then click ok to install. Once the drivers and sdk and jdk are installed on your pc it should then be able to communicate with your android phone. Without correct install your pc will not be able to communicate with your phone in fastboot mode,
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S1 boot is the fastboot
When you download the fastboot package there will be 2 folders one will be fastboot folder the other will be usb drivers folder.
If you visit the link nickholtus posted all instruction are there,

ive installed jdk 7 but for some reason when i try to install sdk its says i dont have it installed
another suggetion

ok so ive installed it succesfuly now what?

Zeok said:
ok so ive installed it succesfuly now what?
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You need GGSEMC drivers for green light - flash mode.
Then, flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
with FlashTool.

how do i get this driver? or install it?

Have you installed flashtool ?
IF yes you will have a folder called "drivers" inside the Flashtool folder!
Install the GGSETUP file. It contains ALL NEEDED DRIVERS!!!!
Regards

ok the problem was my pc that for some reason couldent get the driver installed so i switch to my brother pc
now that my device is active again is there a way to get the update to .368
cause i realy want the new doomlord kernal
ps is there an ext for the xperia and a rom you recommened

Zeok said:
ok the problem was my pc that for some reason couldent get the driver installed so i switch to my brother pc
now that my device is active again is there a way to get the update to .368
cause i realy want the new doomlord kernal
ps is there an ext for the xperia and a rom you recommened
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yes there is a way, flash it with flastool
http://www.multiupload.com/u6xell1kfv

Zeok said:
read all before saying search the forum cause i did
i updated over the air and forgot its bricking the phone if you have unlock bootloader and i got bricked and when i want to put the xperia in download mode to fix it (green light on) its dosnt have drivers and i searched the forum and didnt find the driver for "s1 boot download"
(ive got the driver from the sticky note from "how to root your play") and its says theres no driver found
Can you help me?
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did u tried SEUS tool to repair your play ? It will unbrick your phone by flashing your generic Rom
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arpit85 said:
did u tried SEUS tool to repair your play ? It will unbrick your phone by flashing your generic Rom
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just use flash tools

I find it amusing that you ressurected an already dead topic, even with an answer that won't work

This needs to be moved to Q&A

agraceful said:
This needs to be moved to Q&A
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It needs to be deleted or Closed, this is months old.

Zeok said:
read all before saying search the forum cause i did
i updated over the air and forgot its bricking the phone if you have unlock bootloader and i got bricked and when i want to put the xperia in download mode to fix it (green light on) its dosnt have drivers and i searched the forum and didnt find the driver for "s1 boot download"
(ive got the driver from the sticky note from "how to root your play") and its says theres no driver found
Can you help me?
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Install Omnius. Then point Windows to the flash drivers. That's for the green light. Everybody is talking about the blue light.
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Xperia Arc S won't start after updating to ICS

I used PC Companion to update my Sony Xperia Arc S to ICS (Official Sony update). The update did not complete and showed an error. When I tried turning on my phone, it displays the Sony logo, followed by the image of a phone with an exclamation symbol next to it. Then the phone goes blank. I even tried removing the battery and putting it back. Also tried charging my phone. The same thing happens. I don't know what to do. Please help guys. I'm scared that I won't be able to revive my phone!

Flash an .431 firmware through flashtool on you arc and it will be fixed

Urbandevil said:
I used PC Companion to update my Sony Xperia Arc S to ICS (Official Sony update). The update did not complete and showed an error. When I tried turning on my phone, it displays the Sony logo, followed by the image of a phone with an exclamation symbol next to it. Then the phone goes blank. I even tried removing the battery and putting it back. Also tried charging my phone. The same thing happens. I don't know what to do. Please help guys. I'm scared that I won't be able to revive my phone!
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If your bootloader is locked then you can try using seus (dont use pc companion it always fails for me too) and dont panic its only soft brick and easily recoverable. By the way there is fix for hard brick too.
And if you are on unlocked bl then you cannot update using seus, flash ftf file via flashtool or use patch for it
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trouble with xperia arc s
can anyone help me?
Tomorrow i updated my SonyEricsson Xperia Arc S with firmware LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf, after update via flashtool, i started process for getting root, and install CWM, that all will be ended fine. After that, i load my OS and start recover app and data with using Titanium Backup, i install all apps and recover data, then got message about low space on mobile storage and then my mobile started cycled reload. Just for stop that, i removed battery of my phone, and after it, my phone not loading, i hold power button and nothing to do.
How can i resolve that problem? plz help.
i alredy tryed remove battery for a 30 min, and then put mobile on charge without battary. nothing to happen
P.s.: sry for my English.

ruzerone said:
can anyone help me?
Tomorrow i updated my SonyEricsson Xperia Arc S with firmware LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf, after update via flashtool, i started process for getting root, and install CWM, that all will be ended fine. After that, i load my OS and start recover app and data with using Titanium Backup, i install all apps and recover data, then got message about low space on mobile storage and then my mobile started cycled reload. Just for stop that, i removed battery of my phone, and after it, my phone not loading, i hold power button and nothing to do.
How can i resolve that problem? plz help.
i alredy tryed remove battery for a 30 min, and then put mobile on charge without battary. nothing to happen
P.s.: sry for my English.
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First of all flash the ftf file via flashtool again
And if that doesnt work then tell
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Sahaab said:
First of all flash the ftf file via flashtool again
And if that doesnt work then tell
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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it's can't be done, caz my phone not goin in fastboot mode(no blue led active), and also if i trying to charge it, led not turnin on(no green light).
also have interested fact, if i connect m phone to PC, windows play sound like i connect device, no new dialog window for install drivers caz they already installed.
that window i see when tyed reinstall ftf firmware via flashtool imgur. com/TRFaePJ

ruzerone said:
it's can't be done, caz my phone not goin in fastboot mode(no blue led active), and also if i trying to charge it, led not turnin on(no green light).
also have interested fact, if i connect m phone to PC, windows play sound like i connect device, no new dialog window for install drivers caz they already installed.
that window i see when tyed reinstall ftf firmware via flashtool imgur. com/TRFaePJ
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Did u shut down phone by taking out battery and then try to enter fastboot mode?
Sent from my LT18i

Sahaab said:
Did u shut down phone by taking out battery and then try to enter fastboot mode?
Sent from my LT18i
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my phone not load if i push power button.
answer on ur question: yes, i tryed taking out battery and then try to enter to fastboot mode.

ruzerone said:
my phone not load if i push power button.
answer on ur question: yes, i tryed taking out battery and then try to enter to fastboot mode.
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Was your bootloader unlocked?
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Sahaab said:
Was your bootloader unlocked?
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yes, it unlocked and i also installed on my phone CWM 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2.

ruzerone said:
yes, it unlocked and i also installed on my phone CWM 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2.
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Then this may be a problem
I suggest someone with locked bootloader help you
But I read somewhere that u must uncheck FOTA in the options of what u wnt to flash
Im sorry I cannot be of more help as I do not know
Sent from my LT18i

Sahaab said:
Then this may be a problem
I suggest someone with locked bootloader help you
But I read somewhere that u must uncheck FOTA in the options of what u wnt to flash
Im sorry I cannot be of more help as I do not know
Sent from my LT18i
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i wrong in one moment when answer.
if i connect my phone to PC, windows play sound "Error when connecting device"
xperia arc s

Can you get into flashmode (back button + USB, green LED)?
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If you still have problems just use Sony Update Service to restore your phone.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

tangosierra_ said:
Can you get into flashmode (back button + USB, green LED)?
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nope, i can't nothing to happen if i try.
popthosegaskets said:
If you still have problems just use Sony Update Service to restore your phone.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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if i trying use SUS, it want a flashboot mode, but i can't bring my phone in that mode.

Unhappy Xperia Arc S won't start after updating to ICS
Did You selected to install fastboot, flashmode and Xperia Arc drivers in "Flashtool Drivers Setup"? (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe)..I would suggest trying to reinstall your drivers by going to (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe) running the exe file and make sure you scroll to the bottom of menu that appears and ticking fastboot,flashmode drivers, some people forget to do this and of course ticking Xperia Arc drivers..

tallman43 said:
Did You selected to install fastboot, flashmode and Xperia Arc drivers in "Flashtool Drivers Setup"? (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe)..I would suggest trying to reinstall your drivers by going to (C:\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe) running the exe file and make sure you scroll to the bottom of menu that appears and ticking fastboot,flashmode drivers, some people forget to do this and of course ticking Xperia Arc drivers..
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so, early i was installed drivers for xperia, but i have time ago error with driver "QHSUSB_DLOAD" when connecting phone after my last succefull update firmware, i look for additional driver and solved the proplem, down below log from "system Event Viewer" about last updating and installing new drivers.
Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\zeus.inf_amd64_neutral_f430e362a51888ef\zeus.inf for Device Instance ID USB\VID_05C6&PID_9008\5&27095923&0&1 with the following status: 0x0.
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Driver Management has concluded the process to add Service ggflt for Device Instance ID USB\VID_05C6&PID_9008\5&27095923&0&1 with the following status: 0.
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A service was installed in the system.
Service Name: SEMC USB Flash Driver Filter
Service File Name: system32\DRIVERS\ggflt.sys
Service Type: kernel mode driver
Service Start Type: demand start
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Driver Management has concluded the process to add Service ggsemc for Device Instance ID USB\VID_05C6&PID_9008\5&27095923&0&1 with the following status: 0.
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A service was installed in the system.
Service Name: SEMC USB Flash Driver
Service File Name: system32\DRIVERS\ggsemc.sys
Service Type: kernel mode driver
Service Start Type: demand start
Service Account:
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Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\volsnap.inf_amd64_neutral_7499a4fac85b39fc\volsnap.inf for Device Instance ID STORAGE\VOLUMESNAPSHOT\HARDDISKVOLUMESNAPSHOT28 with the following status: 0x0.
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Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\volsnap.inf_amd64_neutral_7499a4fac85b39fc\volsnap.inf for Device Instance ID STORAGE\VOLUMESNAPSHOT\HARDDISKVOLUMESNAPSHOT27 with the following status: 0x0.
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Driver Management concluded the process to install driver FileRepository\volsnap.inf_amd64_neutral_7499a4fac85b39fc\volsnap.inf for Device Instance ID STORAGE\VOLUMESNAPSHOT\HARDDISKVOLUMESNAPSHOT26 with the following status: 0x0.
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So now if i connect my Xperia Arc S to computer, i don't hear sound what's mean "Error when connecting device" for a now, it's play correct sound, like device spoted normaly without errors, but my phone anyway can't enter to flash mode for reinstalling FIRMWARE, today i also charged battery without phone, by using portable doc station for battary.
additional info: my phone not turning LED like green when charging or BLUE when i try bring phone to flash mode.
What i can do for resolving problem, i mean, all problems started after my restoring backuped programs and earn 0 space on local phone storage. And after cycling rebooting my phone, before i removed battery.
ty for advice.

Xperia S Fastboot problem

So I was about to root my Xperia S and started reading a guide, it said that I would need to load some files into the phone using fastboot. After a while I figured out how to fastboot and managed to get the popup on my computer once, however, I didn't install it that time and now when I try to fastboot again I get the blue LED on my phone, my computer makes some noises indicating that something unusual have been conected, nothing happens and the phone shows the Sony logo.
Does anybody know how to fix the problem and get the popup on the computer to re apear.
I run a 64 bit windows 7 home premium.
Thanks.

HugoNikanor said:
So I was about to root my Xperia S and started reading a guide, it said that I would need to load some files into the phone using fastboot. After a while I figured out how to fastboot and managed to get the popup on my computer once, however, I didn't install it that time and now when I try to fastboot again I get the blue LED on my phone, my computer makes some noises indicating that something unusual have been conected, nothing happens and the phone shows the Sony logo.
Does anybody know how to fix the problem and get the popup on the computer to re apear.
I run a 64 bit windows 7 home premium.
Thanks.
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Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?

ahmedyar91 said:
Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?
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I don't have anything from flashTool. The guide I used is this: AddictiveTips . com and searched for Root xperia S (it's the one that doesn't say gingerbread.) if that can help in any way.

HugoNikanor said:
I don't have anything from flashTool. The guide I used is this: AddictiveTips . com and searched for Root xperia S (it's the one that doesn't say gingerbread.) if that can help in any way.
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Ok.. You Are Trying To Root Using Fastboot Mode..
I Assume You Have Already Unlocked The Bootloader.. Which Firmware Version You Are Using.. Is It Sony ICS 6.1.A.0.452..?

ahmedyar91 said:
Ok.. You Are Trying To Root Using Fastboot Mode..
I Assume You Have Already Unlocked The Bootloader.. Which Firmware Version You Are Using.. Is It Sony ICS 6.1.A.0.452..?
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If I wasn't clear enough In my previus post, I am curently trying to unlock bootloder, to later be able to root the device.
The version of the firmware I am using is 6.A.0.452 running android 4.0.4.

HugoNikanor said:
If I wasn't clear enough In my previus post, I am curently trying to unlock bootloder, to later be able to root the device.
The version of the firmware I am using is 6.A.0.452 running android 4.0.4.
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So for Unlocking Bootloader You have to use fastboot mode.. ok
and after that, for rooting it should be done using flashtool in fastboot mode..
so here is the thing.. Download The Flashtool first And After extracting the files You'll Find a Folder Named Drivers.. first Install The Fastboot Drivers Even To Unlock The Bootloader..

ahmedyar91 said:
So for Unlocking Bootloader You have to use fastboot mode.. ok
and after that, for rooting it should be done using flashtool in fastboot mode..
so here is the thing.. Download The Flashtool first And After extracting the files You'll Find a Folder Named Drivers.. first Install The Fastboot Drivers Even To Unlock The Bootloader..
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That might help me get somewhere, I am going to bed now but I will definitly try that method tomorow. Thanks.

HugoNikanor said:
That might help me get somewhere, I am going to bed now but I will definitly try that method tomorow. Thanks.
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No problem..And I Hope It'll Work... And Post Back After Trying That Stuff...

ahmedyar91 said:
No problem..And I Hope It'll Work... And Post Back After Trying That Stuff...
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Got that part working now, now just to fix to problem with the phone going out of fastboot mode way to fast. But I think I have seen a guide for that somewhere else.
I will report back after future succes or failures with the project.

Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!

HugoNikanor said:
Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!
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No Problem My Friend.. I am Glad I Helped You..!!!

neither fastboot nor flashmode!!!!!
Hi,
I can't connect my phone in flashmode nor in fastboot mode. Whenever i connect it in flashmode/fastboot mode my PC stucks(hangs) and i have to restart it again i have installed all the drivers for all devices but still the problem exists. Any help in this regards???
Also to mention i'm using Windows XP SP3 and flashtool version is 0.9.1.0.
I have also one more issue when i connect my phone to the charger when it is switched off the phone does not charge at all it simply shows me the sony logo and keeps showing it again and again but never charges. In short when my battery is complete i cannot get it back to life due to this problem but thank god that i have installed CWM on my phone.
Thanks for helping i'll also post this in the development section also.

I have no idea to your problem, but I would guess that it have something to do with you using xp, or maybe some damage on your phone.
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shoz_on4u said:
Hi,
I can't connect my phone in flashmode nor in fastboot mode. Whenever i connect it in flashmode/fastboot mode my PC stucks(hangs) and i have to restart it again i have installed all the drivers for all devices but still the problem exists. Any help in this regards???
Also to mention i'm using Windows XP SP3 and flashtool version is 0.9.1.0.
I have also one more issue when i connect my phone to the charger when it is switched off the phone does not charge at all it simply shows me the sony logo and keeps showing it again and again but never charges. In short when my battery is complete i cannot get it back to life due to this problem but thank god that i have installed CWM on my phone.
Thanks for helping i'll also post this in the development section also.
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I had the same problem, try disabling your firewall and disable the security installed in your pc when you try this..
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
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ahmedyar91 said:
Hi HugNikanor..
When I Unlocked The Bootloader and Was Going To Start Root Process.. I had The Same Problem..
If I remember Correctly It Was a Driver Issue..
In FlashTool Folder There Is Another Folder Called Drivers.. Have U Tried Installing The Fastboot Drivers From There..?
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should I unlock the boot loader to flash via fastboot?

banguncool said:
should I unlock the boot loader to flash via fastboot?
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Yes ! You must have an unlock bootloader to flash (kernel, system, userdata)
via fastboot or via flashtool :laugh:

Hello I have an Xperia S, with bootloader locked and recently installed a ROOM in order to get the 6.A.1.2.55 with root.
Installed from a ZIP from recovery mode following this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2009672
Now when I try to do step 7 (flash kernel and Baseband) Using Flashtool, Im unable to enter to the mode; when the windows prompts me, I turn off the phone, press and hold Vol up connect the USB but nothing happens, only the Sony Logo and then the icon of charging battery, I also tried to turn off the phone while holding Power button + Vol up (at the same time) and get the 3 vibrations, but the same result when I connect, the logo and the charging animations/icon..( no LED of any color or anything)
Im using the latest Flashtool version (0.9.9.0) with the drivers intalled (even though Windows security constantly pestered me about not being able to identify the source and signture) on Windows 7 64 bits..
Thank you..

sordatos said:
Hello I have an Xperia S, with bootloader locked and recently installed a ROOM in order to get the 6.A.1.2.55 with root.
Installed from a ZIP from recovery mode following this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2009672
Now when I try to do step 7 (flash kernel and Baseband) Using Flashtool, Im unable to enter to the mode; when the windows prompts me, I turn off the phone, press and hold Vol up connect the USB but nothing happens, only the Sony Logo and then the icon of charging battery, I also tried to turn off the phone while holding Power button + Vol up (at the same time) and get the 3 vibrations, but the same result when I connect, the logo and the charging animations/icon..( no LED of any color or anything)
Im using the latest Flashtool version (0.9.9.0) with the drivers intalled (even though Windows security constantly pestered me about not being able to identify the source and signture) on Windows 7 64 bits..
Thank you..
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Dude for bootloader locked u have to press volume down button & connect usb.
Its flashmode not fastboot mode
Press Thanks
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I do that. I've flashed it before that why I don't understand (i meant volume down)
But maybe I did something wrong.
Thanks.
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HugoNikanor said:
Got bootloader unlocked!
Thanks alot for the help with Flashtools. All the guides I found just asumed that you just knew a lot of things which kinda complicated it for me.
Again, Thanks!
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hi, i have the same problem my phone goes away from fastboot state very soon! i cant do anything using fastboot.exe.
(Xperia acro s) blue led turned on and after a few seconds sony trade mark shown!

Pattern lock bypass on Xperia S

Hi, so I just bought a Xperia S and before doing anything thought I should set a Pattern Lock for security, so I did and now I cant remember the pattern... I bought the phone second hand and so have no guarantee or anything and need a way to get in.
I hadn't even put my Gmail details in yet so thats no use, I haven't installed any recovery or CWM and there is none on there as stock. And USB debugging is turned of...
Ive tried several things ive seen on here but its no use as I cannot use ADB without USB debugging.
Is there any way to get into the phone, past the pattern lock, even for just a second so I can turn on USB debugging, or is there another way to turn it on?
Or does anybody have any other solutions such as ways I can flash CWM onto the device without debugging. As it is a new phone for me I would obviously be happy to erase the data if necessary, I wonder if theres a way to completely erase and reinstall android?
Any ideas or suggestions would be very much appreciated, thanks

Dude,
You could try booting into the stock recovery and doing a factory reset.
In theory it should work.
Sent from my Xperia S, made awesome by XDA.

sudd1976 said:
Dude,
You could try booting into the stock recovery and doing a factory reset.
In theory it should work.
Sent from my Xperia S, made awesome by XDA.
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I don't believe there is a stock recovery... but if there is, as I see you have the same phone, how do I get to it?

sudd1976 said:
Dude,
You could try booting into the stock recovery and doing a factory reset.
In theory it should work.
Sent from my Xperia S, made awesome by XDA.
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Thanks but I don't think there is a stock recovery... but I see you've got the same phone, so if there is, how do I get to it?

Number1Fin said:
Hi, so I just bought a Xperia S and before doing anything thought I should set a Pattern Lock for security, so I did and now I cant remember the pattern... I bought the phone second hand and so have no guarantee or anything and need a way to get in.
I hadn't even put my Gmail details in yet so thats no use, I haven't installed any recovery or CWM and there is none on there as stock. And USB debugging is turned of...
Ive tried several things ive seen on here but its no use as I cannot use ADB without USB debugging.
Is there any way to get into the phone, past the pattern lock, even for just a second so I can turn on USB debugging, or is there another way to turn it on?
Or does anybody have any other solutions such as ways I can flash CWM onto the device without debugging. As it is a new phone for me I would obviously be happy to erase the data if necessary, I wonder if theres a way to completely erase and reinstall android?
Any ideas or suggestions would be very much appreciated, thanks
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try this http://www.hard-reset.com/sony-xperia-s-hard-reset.html or if it dont work then find FTF firmware file in development thread and downlaod it then downlaod latest veriion of flashtool for xperia and flash that in flashmode. if you need help i'll be here.

rockstar.007 said:
try this or if it dont work then find FTF firmware file in development thread and downlaod it then downlaod latest veriion of flashtool for xperia and flash that in flashmode. if you need help i'll be here.
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Hi, the hard reset didnt work, but i'm keen to try the other idea but not sure where to get that FTF firmware from and will this work without USB debugging?

My Bad
Dude,
Sorry I forgot that there is no stock recovery, I havn't ran stock on my XS for a while.
You can try using SEUS to flash the current stock firmware, this will erase all data on the phone and be like it was out of the box.
Hope it helps

Number1Fin said:
Hi, so I just bought a Xperia S and before doing anything thought I should set a Pattern Lock for security, so I did and now I cant remember the pattern... I bought the phone second hand and so have no guarantee or anything and need a way to get in.
I hadn't even put my Gmail details in yet so thats no use, I haven't installed any recovery or CWM and there is none on there as stock. And USB debugging is turned of...
Ive tried several things ive seen on here but its no use as I cannot use ADB without USB debugging.
Is there any way to get into the phone, past the pattern lock, even for just a second so I can turn on USB debugging, or is there another way to turn it on?
Or does anybody have any other solutions such as ways I can flash CWM onto the device without debugging. As it is a new phone for me I would obviously be happy to erase the data if necessary, I wonder if theres a way to completely erase and reinstall android?
Any ideas or suggestions would be very much appreciated, thanks
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Is it rooted?
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nisu4717 said:
Is it rooted?
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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No...

Number1Fin said:
Hi, the hard reset didnt work, but i'm keen to try the other idea but not sure where to get that FTF firmware from and will this work without USB debugging?
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ok so the first step download ftf from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2422053 then download flashtool from here http://www.flashtool.net/download.php and install it's drivers from it's DRIVER FOLDER and install adb driver(search on the net about it). then search the internet about flashing ftf using flashtool, if you need i will write the whole method. http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/fastboot-buttons in this page they told old you about gettting into the fastboot by pressing volume up button and plugging the usb at the sametime. then tell me what's wrong or it worked

rockstar.007 said:
and install it's drivers from it's DRIVER FOLDER and install adb driver(search on the net about it).
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Thankyou very much, this was an amazing help, im just not sure what you mean by drivers from its driver folder? where do I get these, I tried googleing for them but as im using a mac im not sure if I can get them. I keep being directed to a program called sont bridge, I cant find any diver files...

rockstar.007 said:
ok so the first step download ftf from here then download flashtool from here and install it's drivers from it's DRIVER FOLDER and install adb driver(search on the net about it). then search the internet about flashing ftf using flashtool, if you need i will write the whole method. in this page they told old you about gettting into the fastboot by pressing volume up button and plugging the usb at the sametime. then tell me what's wrong or it worked
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So I tried the above without the drivers but fastboot basically didnt know anything was plugged in... I tried holding the volume up button but dont think it will work without the drivers because my mac doesnt recognise the phone... any ideas on how I can do this?

Number1Fin said:
So I tried the above without the drivers but fastboot basically didnt know anything was plugged in... I tried holding the volume up button but dont think it will work without the drivers because my mac doesnt recognise the phone... any ideas on how I can do this?
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so where are you now? led on phone is working when you enter into the fastboot mode? what happens in flashtool when you plug the phone? the main problem is i dont know how these things work on mac. i do all this stuff on windows, if you can borrow windows pc form someone that would be easier and faster, see this video, it is the method http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BmnrFduUPI .

Number1Fin said:
Thankyou very much, this was an amazing help, im just not sure what you mean by drivers from its driver folder? where do I get these, I tried googleing for them but as im using a mac im not sure if I can get them. I keep being directed to a program called sont bridge, I cant find any diver files...
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when you intall flash tool, there will be folder called drivers in flashtool's intallation directory like in the first pic, it contains flastboot drivers, xperia s drivers and flashmode drivers. and about the youtube video, just learn the method from it dont do anyting from video, ok?

rockstar.007 said:
when you intall flash tool, there will be folder called drivers in flashtool's intallation directory like in the first pic, it contains flastboot drivers, xperia s drivers and flashmode drivers. and about the youtube video, just learn the method from it dont do anyting from video, ok?
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There is no drivers folder in my download, its just the actual fastboot program, I guess the download is different in the mac version... when I plug into fastboot, nothing happens... fastboot continues to ask for a device to be plugged in. The phone does show the charging icon and the led comes on but only to show the phone is charging, just like if you plug it in at any other time... I don't know where would borrow a windows pc from... are there any other ways of doing this?

Number1Fin said:
There is no drivers folder in my download, its just the actual fastboot program, I guess the download is different in the mac version... when I plug into fastboot, nothing happens... fastboot continues to ask for a device to be plugged in. The phone does show the charging icon and the led comes on but only to show the phone is charging, just like if you plug it in at any other time... I don't know where would borrow a windows pc from... are there any other ways of doing this?
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NO NO NO! I just found the Drivers folder! But its empty... Should I find the Xperia S driver on the net to put into it?

Number1Fin said:
NO NO NO! I just found the Drivers folder! But its empty... Should I find the Xperia S driver on the net to put into it?
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as i said i dont know about mac, you can search about it on net

Number1Fin said:
NO NO NO! I just found the Drivers folder! But its empty... Should I find the Xperia S driver on the net to put into it?
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links for setup http://www.bestandroidblog.com/how-to-setup-adb-and-fastboot-on-a-mac/ http://www.androidapplog.com/2012/07/android-tips-opinions/setup-adb-and-fastboot-drivers-on-mac/ and http://www.androidheat.com/adb-fastboot-install-drivers-setup/ use any of these.

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links for setup http://www.bestandroidblog.com/how-to-setup-adb-and-fastboot-on-a-mac/ http://www.androidapplog.com/2012/07/android-tips-opinions/setup-adb-and-fastboot-drivers-on-mac/ and http://www.androidheat.com/adb-fastboot-install-drivers-setup/ use any of these.
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thanks... btu non of that really helped, ive already done most of it, and it doesnt explain the drivers

So.... I GIVE UP!
Is anybody interested in buying a Pattern Locked Xperia S? Im hoping to get a Z instead and so would love to sell this phone. Im sure somebody who knows their way around ADB and FlashTool and stuff could unlock it... And i'm talking really cheap, like £50? Could even use it spares and repairs? It means im losing a lot, but its better than nothing... Private Messege me an offer...

Can't boot Xperia M please help me!

Hi,
I tried to install TWRP (by a lot of different methods) but they didn't work. I was also have a fastboot & flashtool driver problem so I couldn't install it using computer either.
One day I saw an app in the play store called ROM Installer. I downloaded it and tried to flash twrp.img using it. It said flashing was succesful. Now I rebooted my phone to recovery (by the NDR Utils app) but it was just powered off and than red LED lighted up. After 20 minutes I removed the battery. (It didn't react to anything else) Then I tried to boot it but it didn't react. (nor boot to recovery or boot to safemode)
After 5 hours when I tried to boot it again it showed that battery is exhausted (by the red LED) I connected it to charger but it didn't do anythig except the LED lighting. If I disconnect it it shows the -exhausted battery sign- again.
If I connect it to my computer the red LED lights up but nothing else. The computer doesn't recognise it. I have no idea how to power it again.
Really thanks guys to help me.
PS I'm a novice so pls be patient (and sorry for my mistakes as well)
Other details:
Phone: Xperia M C1905
Android: 4.3 Jelly Bean
Build number: 15.4.A.1.9
Phone is rooted and has an unlocked bootloader

did u unlock your bootloader before flashing the recovery????

balintd said:
Hi,
I tried to install TWRP (by a lot of different methods) but they didn't work. I was also have a fastboot & flashtool driver problem so I couldn't install it using computer either.
One day I saw an app in the play store called ROM Installer. I downloaded it and tried to flash twrp.img using it. It said flashing was succesful. Now I rebooted my phone to recovery (by the NDR Utils app) but it was just powered off and than red LED lighted up. After 20 minutes I removed the battery. (It didn't react to anything else) Then I tried to boot it but it didn't react. (nor boot to recovery or boot to safemode)
After 5 hours when I tried to boot it again it showed that battery is exhausted (by the red LED) I connected it to charger but it didn't do anythig except the LED lighting. If I disconnect it it shows the -exhausted battery sign- again.
If I connect it to my computer the red LED lights up but nothing else. The computer doesn't recognise it. I have no idea how to power it again.
Really thanks guys to help me.
PS I'm a novice so pls be patient (and sorry for my mistakes as well)
Other details:
Phone: Xperia M C1905
Android: 4.3 Jelly Bean
Build number: 15.4.A.1.9
Phone is rooted and has an unlocked bootloader
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are you sure your device is really on unlocked bootloader condition? if that really on unlocked bootloader condition you only need to wipe data via flashtool. BTW install recovery on stock rom is only using flashtool for safe way. and usually CWM is only work on stock rom but if you want TWRP you can using FOTARecovery. i think that from kernel problem, cause if you install any recovery from app in playstore they will change your kernel with another kernel that have recovery mode. but if that kernel isn't compatible with your phone, your phone will soft brick. are you sure you have problem with flashmode and fastboot driver on your pc? i can tell you advanced than this if you can tell me which OS do you using it right now on your pc.
Don't worry your phone not fully broken

Nicklas Van Dam said:
are you sure your device is really on unlocked bootloader condition? if that really on unlocked bootloader condition you only need to wipe data via flashtool. BTW install recovery on stock rom is only using flashtool for safe way. and usually CWM is only work on stock rom but if you want TWRP you can using FOTARecovery. i think that from kernel problem, cause if you install any recovery from app in playstore they will change your kernel with another kernel that have recovery mode. but if that kernel isn't compatible with your phone, your phone will soft brick. are you sure you have problem with flashmode and fastboot driver on your pc? i can tell you advanced than this if you can tell me which OS do you using it right now on your pc.
Don't worry your phone not fully broken
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Thanks for replying.
My device on unlock bootloader I'm sure. (I called a strange number it showed a menu and in device info option it showed bootloader is unlocked.
Driver problems: When I connect the phone in fastboot mode the flashtool usually says: device not found - install the drivers from... I installed the drivers of my phone but it still didn't worked. I tried to update the 's1 boot fastboot' driver in device manager (picked the winusb inf file) but it said that that was a problem during installing: adb interface is missing. (but now I can't boot my device into fastboot mode)

balintd said:
Thanks for replying.
My device on unlock bootloader I'm sure. (I called a strange number it showed a menu and in device info option it showed bootloader is unlocked.
Driver problems: When I connect the phone in fastboot mode the flashtool usually says: device not found - install the drivers from... I installed the drivers of my phone but it still didn't worked. I tried to update the 's1 boot fastboot' driver in device manager (picked the winusb inf file) but it said that that was a problem during installing: adb interface is missing. (but now I can't boot my device into fastboot mode)
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Okay, now I know you're using windows, but which version of windows did you using it? 7,8,8.1 or 10?
Sent From My Sony Xperia™ M Powered By Seal Of Metatron

Nicklas Van Dam said:
Okay, now I know you're using windows, but which version of windows did you using it? 7,8,8.1 or 10?
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I'm currently using windows 10.

Nicklas Van Dam said:
Okay, now I know you're using windows, but which version of windows did you using it? 7,8,8.1 or 10?
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Please answer because I still have the trouble.

Firt unlock bootloader of your device becuse recoveries cant be install on locked bootloader