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Xperia ARC issue - RED LED!

Hello,
I have a big problem with my Xperia ARC.
After a downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.3.2 for rooting purposes and after installing and running GingerBreak v1.2 the device the device suddenly showed 0% battery and went dead.
When I try to charge the device the red led appears, it shows that it's charging but it never turns to green(left it on the charger for 12 hours).
So, no matter what kind of software I try to flash with flashtool it still doesn't work.
Tried the battery at a GSM service and it's ok, aprox 95% still available, also the battery is fully charged.
But when the device boots it only takes for a second and then it shuts down from lack of power(the software shows 0%) although the battery is charged.
Any ideas regarding this issues?
I'm running out of ideas...
Best regards,
Robert

Pull the batt for few seconds and put it in again. It will fix. There is already guide about this issue on other thread.
GN Multimedia - Xperia Arc

gunawan-1 said:
Pull the batt for few seconds and put it in again. It will fix. There is already guide about this issue on other thread.
GN Multimedia - Xperia Arc
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no luck with that... imagine that I've removed the battery a few dozen times.

If pc companion recognises it via usb then start from scratch, may be a corrupt download.
sinkster

Off topic:
But how did you get 2.3.4 yet?
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Flo95 said:
Off topic:
But how did you get 2.3.4 yet?
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App
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probably taken from arc s?
but +1

sinkster said:
If pc companion recognises it via usb then start from scratch, may be a corrupt download.
sinkster
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It does recognize the device, both PC Companion and SEUS.
Butt... they report that "Your phone is up to date".
So I'm left with flashtool and numerous of .ftf files already tried, like :
Lt15i_3.0.1.A.0.145_o2.ftf
LT15i_3.0.A.2.181_HongKong.ftf
LT15i_4.0.A.2.368_Nordic (Telia).ftf
No luck with that either.
Tried with "arc_lt15i_modded.img" but it's designed for an ARC with an unlocked bootloader, mine is not, and keeps looping on reboot.
Can someone help me with a .img file from their ARC in order to use fastboot - one for an locked bootloader?
Best regards,
Robert
---------- Post added at 06:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:00 AM ----------
Regarding the 2.3.4 question :
The phone, it's a test demo unit.
When I received it had 2.1 installed.
Sent it to SE and when it came back had the 2.3.4.
But not for a long time... Because I went back to 2.3.2 for rooting and... RED LED of death
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New info!
Just discovered that my ARC is a "brown" phone aka a prototype.
So this is the reason why both SEUS and PC Companion deny the software update/repair.
Best regards,
Robert

why is your phone brown? Did you unlock bootloader? If so have you tried locking it and then trying seus?

soldiers33 said:
why is your phone brown? Did you unlock bootloader? If so have you tried locking it and then trying seus?
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"brown" phone is the generic name for devices that are not for sale,
the devices are given for testing purposes.
As far as I know the bootloader is locked in this ARC, the reason for not succeeding with the update/repair is that my ip address is not in the SEMC list - my guess is that some approved by SE repair shops can help me with an update.
Thanks,
Robert

SEtool might be help u
try to contact him
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019

guaiwujia said:
SEtool might be help u
try to contact him
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019
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Yes, looks like a broken bootloader, maybe I can fix it.
Send me a pm

robitza11 said:
Hello,
I have a big problem with my Xperia ARC.
After a downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.3.2 for rooting purposes and after installing and running GingerBreak v1.2 the device the device suddenly showed 0% battery and went dead.
When I try to charge the device the red led appears, it shows that it's charging but it never turns to green(left it on the charger for 12 hours).
So, no matter what kind of software I try to flash with flashtool it still doesn't work.
Tried the battery at a GSM service and it's ok, aprox 95% still available, also the battery is fully charged.
But when the device boots it only takes for a second and then it shuts down from lack of power(the software shows 0%) although the battery is charged.
Any ideas regarding this issues?
I'm running out of ideas...
Best regards,
Robert
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Hi Robitzza, I've got the same problem here with my NEO. Red LED, 0% battery after running gingerbreak1.2 on 2.3.2 HK.
I have reflashed my NEO to 2.3.2 HK, 2.3.2 Global, 2.3.4HK, no luck.
Also I have removed the battery for one night, still nothing have changed.
I dont think it is a problem with BL, but I could be wrong tho. Im sure the BL is locked. The device can startup normally with cable plugged in, and the system is running smoothly. It shows 0% battery. If I unplug the cable, the device goes down immediately coz of low battery.
I am gonna send my phone to SE if there is nothing else I can do.
Please let me know if you have made any progress. Thanks!
EDIT: Well, may it is the bootloader. One of my friends told me that it could be the battery sensor which is not initialized because of the damaged BL.

yunle said:
Hi Robitzza, I've got the same problem here with my NEO. Red LED, 0% battery after running gingerbreak1.2 on 2.3.2 HK.
I have reflashed my NEO to 2.3.2 HK, 2.3.2 Global, 2.3.4HK, no luck.
Also I have removed the battery for one night, still nothing have changed.
I dont think it is a problem with BL, but I could be wrong tho. Im sure the BL is locked. The device can startup normally with cable plugged in, and the system is running smoothly. It shows 0% battery. If I unplug the cable, the device goes down immediately coz of low battery.
I am gonna send my phone to SE if there is nothing else I can do.
Please let me know if you have made any progress. Thanks!
EDIT: Well, may it is the bootloader. One of my friends told me that it could be the battery sensor which is not initialized because of the damaged BL.
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As I said before I can fix the bootloader. Don't be afraid there is no cost for fix that.
Send me a pm.
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Hi Alej, will I lose warranty if I reflash the loader?

yunle said:
Hi Alej, will I lose warranty if I reflash the loader?
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Not at all

Did you end up fixing this problem?
I'm having the same problem.

Alejandrissimo said:
Not at all
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I sent my phone to SE. They didn't bother to figure out what caused the problem and just replaced a new motherboard for my phone.
Thank you very much for you offer. I will let you know when my phone is in trouble again after warranty.

Same problem for me, tried everything but no gain.... i dn't have my warranty too.. somebody help please,,,

Can someone try this modification of DooMLoRD's advice:
1. flash any stock FTF
2. DO NOT power on device
3. now press back button without release it and directly connect to charger (usb or wall charger) for a few hours [make sure that the offline-charging "animation" is seen on screen] and test if led is green or orange. If it's red, it doesn't work.
4. If it's not red, you can release back button and wait a few hours charging and reboot your phone.
regards

[Q] Arc S bricked because of Xperia Ice Cream Pureness?

Hey, Yesterday I installed Xperia Ice Cream Pureness Rom.
After having a play around I thought most of it was quite good.
I installed some apps that I use daily and went to bed.
Went to work this morning everything was good.
Used the phone a couple of times phone calls, text messages etc etc
At lunch time I went home looked at my phone and it was off. I tried to switch it on nothing.
Tried to pull the battery and switch on... Nothing
Tried connecting to SUS... Nothing
To install I
1. Updated my firmware with SUS doing a clean full install
2. Rooted and installed CWM from the market so I could wipe all data/cache etc etc
3. Installed the .zip and extra pack latest version 8.00
4. Booted and everything was running great
Does anyone know why this would happen?
I am using my arc at the moment as I am taking my Arc S to the shop I got it from tomorrow for them to send to warranty
The status of my phone was totally standard
Sim free factory unlocked
Fastboot enabled but never used
Bootloader locked as never had need to unlock it
Thanks in advance,
Zippy

Try full reflash.
PS: Wrong Forum, post in Q&A

Wasn't quite sure so I am sure a mod can move it
How can I full flash if it is bricked?
No lights no signs of life
Cannot connect to SUS/PC Companion or flashtool

Take battery out for half an hour.
Then connect it while pressing,Back ( left) key. The led should light green. Then reflash with Flashtool.
Sent from my ICS-powered arc S. From Austria! You don't know Austria? Google!
PS: Thank or PM me if you like the Rubiks Cube!

what is your battery states
if its full then there is some seriouse issue
if its not then do charge by any battery charger
and when you get or able to conntect in flash mode do first thing and that is do update you handset with sony Update service not pc compain.

Thanks for your replies
papayayoghurt said:
Take battery out for half an hour.
Then connect it while pressing,Back ( left) key. The led should light green. Then reflash with Flashtool.
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I tried the same battery in my LT15 and it was 80% charged.
I also tried removing the battery for some time no lights at all
chauhanjayc said:
what is your battery states
if its full then there is some seriouse issue
if its not then do charge by any battery charger
and when you get or able to conntect in flash mode do first thing and that is do update you handset with sony Update service not pc compain.
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I cannot connect to PC companion anyway as it won't switch on and SUS not detecting
I am aware I have bricked it and not bothered as I sent it for warranty repair today.
The question was does anyone know why this would happen?
I did everything correctly and even installed over a fresh rom with no problems at all
Thanks again

No one?
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Not a clue. You said in your first post that you had fastboot enabled but then that you didn't have your bootloader unlocked, well if you hadn't unlocked your bootloader you can't have had fastboot enabled.

Not entirely, fastboot has nothing to do with the bootloader
My phone had fastboot enabled from factory so bootloader unlock is possible official method.
Ah well get my phone back in a couple of days just thought if I could know the issue and if it could happen to others these people could be warned
Thanks everyone for replies
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[Q] HELP!!!! Xperia Play R800i- wont turn on!!!!

Hey guys, my xperia play R800i wont boot. what happened was I was trying to flash original firmware through flash tool and then I get an error on flashtool and it says below "device disconnected" so im like what the heck. ill give it another go, right. but then when I go and plug it back into the computer while holding the back button the LED doesnt go green instead it flashes red, three times. and the computer shows it up as an unrecognized device. I cant to a repair through PC companion and I am not able to flash through flash tool, any ideas?
ps. it is locked boot loader and it says :bootloader unlock allowed: no
if that is any help.

Put your device on charge or wait a while. A suggestion that may work
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I left it on charge for eight hours straight and still the same result

Have you tried taking battery out for a few seconds then putting it back and try to turn it back on charger.
R800x-unlocked/ Aokp-m6/ 4.0.4

Lordomn said:
Have you tried taking battery out for a few seconds then putting it back and try to turn it back on charger.
R800x-unlocked/ Aokp-m6/ 4.0.4
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Yes, still no luck. I have tried everything. I am waiting to get a reply back from someone who can do it. I get my HTC Incredible S back in 2 weeks anyway, it just means that I dont have a phone.

NevErSn0w said:
Yes, still no luck. I have tried everything. I am waiting to get a reply back from someone who can do it. I get my HTC Incredible S back in 2 weeks anyway, it just means that I dont have a phone.
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Is it booting upto se logo???
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

sorry but mine doesnt show the logo,when you press the on button it just blinks,3 times
i need assistance ASAP

It means insufficient charge you will need a different phone capable of charging it and charge it to 100% i know cuz it happened to me
Sent from my GBTweaked v7.1 r800x using Tapatalk 2

Try pressing the power button along with some other button to switch it on. Weird, but worked for me once on my x10 mini. in that phone, power + home worked for me twice

NevErSn0w said:
Hey guys, my xperia play R800i wont boot. what happened was I was trying to flash original firmware through flash tool and then I get an error on flashtool and it says below "device disconnected" so im like what the heck. ill give it another go, right. but then when I go and plug it back into the computer while holding the back button the LED doesnt go green instead it flashes red, three times. and the computer shows it up as an unrecognized device. I cant to a repair through PC companion and I am not able to flash through flash tool, any ideas?
ps. it is locked boot loader and it says :bootloader unlock allowed: no
if that is any help.
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just simply charge the phone then after a minute, slide the d-pad and I don't understand why it will turn on and it will work just fine..

Help asap please!!
Hi,
I am in the same situation here. I tried to flash my xperia play using flashtool with a "ftf'" for the r800a. Because it was initally flashed to r800i. The flash ended fine, but the phone wont start, it is not allowing me to flash it agai because for my pc the device is disconnected and it is not charging. I am really desesperated. Any ideas?!? I had already installed the drivers for the ZEUS flash and for my phone!
Thanks

[Q]R800i wont turn on! red light blinking 3 times.
My Xperia play(R800i) wont turn on after i update. I change from 2.3.4 to 2.3.3 to root my phone. After rooting, i update the software. It turns off by itself. I dont know what to do. When i pressed the on button it will blink red light 3 times. When i charged my phone, the light turns green. Green light means battery fully charged right? but why i still cant turn on my phone?
Bootloader: unlock
Root: Yes
Please help! its my new phone. Thank you!

you should not have updated your phone that way... looks like you semi bricked it... get in touch with Alejandrissimo whether it be on here or on his site... he should be able to fix it.

freewzeme hawk said:
My Xperia play(R800i) wont turn on after i update. I change from 2.3.4 to 2.3.3 to root my phone. After rooting, i update the software. It turns off by itself. I dont know what to do. When i pressed the on button it will blink red light 3 times. When i charged my phone, the light turns green. Green light means battery fully charged right? but why i still cant turn on my phone?
Bootloader: unlock
Root: Yes
Please help! its my new phone. Thank you!
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If you have updated phone using seus or pc companion then relock bootloader and flash ftf using flashtool then unlock bootloader Or if you used flashtool then you have broken .ta so contact alejandressimo
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Change battery !!

[Q] Official software upgrade - probably bricked my galaxy grand :'(

Hi all
I got a notification of the latest software upgrade available for my device. I downloaded it and installed it. The installation process was shown to have reached 100% and then the phone screen went black and then did not turn back up. When I connect the phone to charger, I do not see any battery charging icon
I had my phone connected to the power outlet while I was upgrading? Is my phone bricked? Any way I can resolve this issue? My phone is out of warranty.
I have never ever rooted the phone. Not sure why would this happen with an official software upgrade.
Any help will be immensely appreciated

Are u able to enter recovery mode!

nick2408 said:
Hi all
I got a notification of the latest software upgrade available for my device. I downloaded it and installed it. The installation process was shown to have reached 100% and then the phone screen went black and then did not turn back up. When I connect the phone to charger, I do not see any battery charging icon
I had my phone connected to the power outlet while I was upgrading? Is my phone bricked? Any way I can resolve this issue? My phone is out of warranty.
I have never ever rooted the phone. Not sure why would this happen with an official software upgrade.
Any help will be immensely appreciated
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Bro, hava read here....hopefully this will fix for u, FULL UNBRICKING TUT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2725706

bodmar said:
Bro, hava read here....hopefully this will fix for u, FULL UNBRICKING TUT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2725706
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I was unable to go to recovery or download mode..
I took my phone to samsung service center and they told my motherboard has problems and it needs to be replaced.. huh

nick2408 said:
I was unable to go to recovery or download mode..
I took my phone to samsung service center and they told my motherboard has problems and it needs to be replaced.. huh
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So its under warranty? Right? Or do u have to pay for the mess samsung created

doctor_droid said:
So its under warranty? Right? Or do u have to pay for the mess samsung created
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I had to pay for it. It was out of warranty

nick2408 said:
I had to pay for it. It was out of warranty
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Thats a really bad consumer behavior from an intl oem...

doctor_droid said:
Thats a really bad consumer behavior from an intl oem...
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Why do you think so. I am quite sure my phone was hard bricked

nick2408 said:
Why do you think so. I am quite sure my phone was hard bricked
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I meant behavior towards consumer... not ur fault mate...i knw how pathetic it can be to give away hard earned money when its nt our fault

Ridiculous move from Samsung IMO.

nick2408 said:
Hi all
I got a notification of the latest software upgrade available for my device. I downloaded it and installed it. The installation process was shown to have reached 100% and then the phone screen went black and then did not turn back up. When I connect the phone to charger, I do not see any battery charging icon
I had my phone connected to the power outlet while I was upgrading? Is my phone bricked? Any way I can resolve this issue? My phone is out of warranty.
I have never ever rooted the phone. Not sure why would this happen with an official software upgrade.
Any help will be immensely appreciated
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Dear friend, Did you repair your phone my case is similar to yours.

agsao said:
Dear friend, Did you repair your phone my case is similar to yours.
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Dear friend, just download your latest firmware at sammobile and flash it thru odin. Its the easiest and safest way to upgrade in my experience.

kaiserlourdes said:
Dear friend, just download your latest firmware at sammobile and flash it thru odin. Its the easiest and safest way to upgrade in my experience.
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I could not open my phone and PC recognized it as unknown device.

agsao said:
I could not open my phone and PC recognized it as unknown device.
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Search the forum on how to root and u can find there the Samsung USB drivers link. Download that

kaiserlourdes said:
Search the forum on how to root and u can find there the Samsung USB drivers link. Download that
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Previously the PC was able to detect the phone (that mean the driver is installed successfully) but after this problem I can't turn on my phone ,and the screen is always blank.

agsao said:
Previously the PC was able to detect the phone (that mean the driver is installed successfully) but after this problem I can't turn on my phone ,and the screen is always blank.
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can u explain how did you end up with blank screen when plug into PC?
did u go to download mode?
because mine was perfectly fine when plug into the PC.

kaiserlourdes said:
can u explain how did you end up with blank screen when plug into PC?
did u go to download mode?
because mine was perfectly fine when plug into the PC.
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Dear friend,
My phone was stuck on logo screen.
I tried to full flash it using Odin I chooses all files except PDA files.
The phone accepted the flashing successfully
Phone restated and showing the android robot for updating
During this screen became black.
The result:
No response from phone it cann' be charged nor be turned on
I can't open the phone in any mode even download mode
When I plug my phone to the PC it's recognized as unknown device not as previous.
Thanks

agsao said:
Dear friend,
My phone was stuck on logo screen.
I tried to full flash it using Odin I chooses all files except PDA files.
The phone accepted the flashing successfully
Phone restated and showing the android robot for updating
During this screen became black.
The result:
No response from phone it cann' be charged nor be turned on
I can't open the phone in any mode even download mode
When I plug my phone to the PC it's recognized as unknown device not as previous.
Thanks
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After successful flash the phone will reboot automatically and will stay on bootloop, while rebooting press and hols home+vol.up+power button. Then factory reset, wipe dalvik, wipe cache. Then reboot system..
Why not PDA? When i flashed stock rom i choose PDA and choose the file.
Auto reboot and f.reset time are the only checked boxes

kaiserlourdes said:
After successful flash the phone will reboot automatically and will stay on bootloop, while rebooting press and hols home+vol.up+power button. Then factory reset, wipe dalvik, wipe cache. Then reboot system..
Why not PDA? When i flashed stock rom i choose PDA and choose the file.
Auto reboot and f.reset time are the only checked boxes
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Now I cannot flash it any more because the phone can't start in any mode neither download download mode nor recovery mode. ( may be hard bricked)

agsao said:
Now I cannot flash it any more because the phone can't start in any mode neither download download mode nor recovery mode. ( may be hard bricked)
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one cannot hard bricked thru OTA update of official samsung. because i once update thru OTA and it updated successfully.
maybe it hard bricked when you flashed thru odin, maybe a wrong step.
i cant help you anymore brother, you can search this forum on how to unbricked device, u can try it. goodluck!

[Q] Keep turning off on its own

my xperia zl got repair using sony pc companion after it got a bootloop problem... and the pc companion fixed it and i can use my phone now but problem is my keep turning off on its own and wont turn on unless i plug it in a charger or on pc... every time i remove it from the charger.. a few seconds or minutes later it will just turn off on its own. I dont know what to do.. .i tried using the pc companion twice and try to repair the phone and it is still turn off on its own.

Try to use flash tool.if this doesn't help than
May be its battery problem.
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nisu4717 said:
Try to use flash tool.if this doesn't help than
May be its battery problem.
Sent from my Xperia S using xda premium
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i dont think its a battery problem because before the bootloop problem, i didnt have any problem with the battery.. the phone just got boot loop because i use ROOTGENUIS to root the phone.
then after i use the Sony PC companion to repair the phone, it succeed on repairing the boot loop problem but.. i notice after using the phone for a few minutes, it just turn off on its own.. so i try to turn it on but i wont turn on it just go on sony logo then turn off again, however if i plug it on a charger or on a pc.. it just turn on normally and like there's no problem.
pls help me.. im in deep problem.

lostseraph123 said:
i dont think its a battery problem because before the bootloop problem, i didnt have any problem with the battery.. the phone just got boot loop because i use ROOTGENUIS to root the phone.
then after i use the Sony PC companion to repair the phone, it succeed on repairing the boot loop problem but.. i notice after using the phone for a few minutes, it just turn off on its own.. so i try to turn it on but i wont turn on it just go on sony logo then turn off again, however if i plug it on a charger or on a pc.. it just turn on normally and like there's no problem.
pls help me.. im in deep problem.
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rootgenius? Why you not using towel root?
Also,try to flash FTF file, maybe it helped...
If the problem still occured, try to send it back to sony... They will fix it..
Good luck mate! :good:

lostseraph123 said:
i dont think its a battery problem because before the bootloop problem, i didnt have any problem with the battery.. the phone just got boot loop because i use ROOTGENUIS to root the phone.
then after i use the Sony PC companion to repair the phone, it succeed on repairing the boot loop problem but.. i notice after using the phone for a few minutes, it just turn off on its own.. so i try to turn it on but i wont turn on it just go on sony logo then turn off again, however if i plug it on a charger or on a pc.. it just turn on normally and like there's no problem.
pls help me.. im in deep problem.
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To get root use doom lord's rootkit.
U haven't mentioned anything about root.that's y I said battery problem.
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