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can't turn on my Ion..

after I tried to flash stock rom by flashtool, I can't turn on my ion..nothing appered on LED, no vib, nothing on screen.
what should I have to do? doesn't work power+vol down or vol up..plz help:crying:
thanks

press power + volume down (do it for a good minute just to ensure
(you said that you tried it but if it did not work then you did it wrong or are lying...)

pull the battery or wait for the battery die

I don't know if ion has the same battery reset combo like xperia s but you can try:
Hold volume up + power for 15 second,until you get 3 vibrations.
This like removing and re-inserting the battery.
Try to re-flash the firmware after that using flashtool.
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thanks guys, let me try

same problem
i have a same problem... hoping it will work ... hayzzz

After the flash did you unplug your phone from the pc and try to turn it back on or hold power + volume up for 5 seconds?

thanitos said:
After the flash did you unplug your phone from the pc and try to turn it back on or hold power + volume up for 5 seconds?
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im trying to unroot my phone using binary .. after that i turn off my phone and then my phone cant open only lights only.. i try to hold power + volume up.. nothings happen .. it also the same lights only.. help me please

If you can get into download mode you can just reflash the ftf in flash tool, binarys script seems to cause more issues then it causes. Just flash your ftf in flashtool boom roots gone
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[ion] Brick

My ION got brick.
I had my bootloader unlocked. I was trying to update my phone via flashtool. But unfortunately that my computer unexpectedly shutdown when flashtool is on about 50%. Then my phone become bootloop (at the SONY logo).
I soon restarted my PC and hold Vol+ & power for 8 seconds to hard reset my phone. But when I tried to get into the Flashmode, I found it was not only unable to get into the Flashmode but also unable to boot. I even tried to hold Vol+ & Power for about 2 minutes but nothing happened.....
Idk what to do now... Now I have my ion charging with EP850 for about 50 minutes but nothing happened. (No LED, No Screen lighted, No button lighted) Anyone who can help me?
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After charging for 5.5 hrs, the LED light shown. But still no resonsive....

NoobTW said:
My ION got brick.
I had my bootloader unlocked. I was trying to update my phone via flashtool. But unfortunately that my computer unexpectedly shutdown when flashtool is on about 50%. Then my phone become bootloop (at the SONY logo).
I soon restarted my PC and hold Vol+ & power to shutdown my phone. But when I tried to get into the Flashmode, I found it was not only unable to get into the Flashmode but also unable to boot. I even tried to hold Vol+ & Power for about 2 minutes but nothing happened.....
Idk what to do now... Now I have my ion charging with EP850 for about 50 minutes but nothing happened. (No LED, No Screen lighted, No button lighted) Anyone who can help me?
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You need to pull the battery somehow. Try holding volume and power again
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mrsatan said:
You need to pull the battery somehow. Try holding volume and power again
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Holding volume+ & power doesn't work.

Unable to enter FLASHMODE by any means to unbrick ION
I HAVE EXACTLY SAME PROBLEM.Plz someone help how to enter flashmode.tried all xda methods.flashboot tool with .ftf firmware is ready BUT XPERIA ION is just NOT BOOTING INTO FASTBOOT OR FLASHMODE BY ANY KEY COMBOS,(EVEN BATTERY REMOVAL N REINSERT).
Does any developer listening,we know how to flash firmware but how the hell we enter FLASHMODE .THE PRESS VOL DOWN BEFORE CONNECTING TO PC IS NOT AT ALL WORKING.HELP HELP HELP.:crying:

aliascruise said:
I HAVE EXACTLY SAME PROBLEM.Plz someone help how to enter flashmode.tried all xda methods.flashboot tool with .ftf firmware is ready BUT XPERIA ION is just NOT BOOTING INTO FASTBOOT OR FLASHMODE BY ANY KEY COMBOS,(EVEN BATTERY REMOVAL N REINSERT).
Does any developer listening,we know how to flash firmware but how the hell we enter FLASHMODE .THE PRESS VOL DOWN BEFORE CONNECTING TO PC IS NOT AT ALL WORKING.HELP HELP HELP.:crying:
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Use the recover from soft-brick thread sticky'd in the general section. Or click the link in my signature. Read the OP for help then post with info about phone. Like is it rooted, unlocked, current Rom, what happened, what you have tried. You will get help there.
~Jaramie
sent by my ION

I also had this problem. I disconnect the battery and reconnect while ready for connect in fastboot mode. Otherwise it can't be done. So try disconnecting and reconnecting.
Sorry for my English.
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BRICK?!?!

NEED HELP!!
I've tried this on my ZL.
I made a backup with TouchRecovery and save the home.apk.
After moving the downloaded home.apk and rebooting. I have a bootloop. It started into the bootanimation and stays there.
I couldn't turn off my ZL to load in flashmode.
what can i do?

Have u try to push a small yellow button at the back of ur phone(near ur sdcard)? This button will reset ur phone.
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butatx said:
Have u try to push a small yellow button at the back of ur phone(near ur sdcard)? This button will reset ur phone.
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tried yes, but the phone only reboot. But Recovery didnt't work
Could load into flashmode after emptying the battery to 0%. The Phone gone out an i could connect the zl in flashmode.

mpf37 said:
tried yes, but the phone only reboot. But Recovery didnt't work
Could load into flashmode after emptying the battery to 0%. The Phone gone out an i could connect the zl in flashmode.
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it's happening to me now...
so i should just wait until he battery runs out, then again turning it on using USBcable and vol up button, then flash the rom again?

In my case it works...
I dont know an other method
Have you tried the same mod?
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mpf37 said:
In my case it works...
I dont know an other method
Have you tried the same mod?
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i can't get into fastboot... only red LED lights up whennim pressing the vol up button and inserted the cable... damn i need help. hohoho

armedzerox said:
i can't get into fastboot... only red LED lights up whennim pressing the vol up button and inserted the cable... damn i need help. hohoho
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Open Flashtool or SUS an try flashmode (Vol-)

mpf37 said:
Open Flashtool or SUS an try flashmode (Vol-)
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i can't get it to work. i did insert the cable while holding the vol down button. the LED turned RED, just like it is when it was charging. the same thing happen if i holding the vol up button... flashtool didn't recognize my device though

armedzerox said:
i can't get it to work. i did insert the cable while holding the vol down button. the LED turned RED, just like it is when it was charging. the same thing happen if i holding the vol up button... flashtool didn't recognize my device though
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have you charged your zl a bit without turning on?

mpf37 said:
have you charged your zl a bit without turning on?
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yeah, around 5 minutes. i guess i need to let it charge for lil bit longer? 10 minutes enough?

armedzerox said:
yeah, around 5 minutes. i guess i need to let it charge for lil bit longer? 10 minutes enough?
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Do not know sorry
try it...

mpf37 said:
Do not know sorry
try it...
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Okay bro~~~ it's done. charge until the red LED goes off, pushed the power button, no screen display, hold vol up while inserting USB cable, and it worked great~ now im in avatar ROM, but it doesn't have xperia bravia settings... disappointing

How to factory reset using hardware buttons if not able to boot up?

Hi, I'd appreciate someone can help me. :fingers-crossed:
I have an AT&T Sony Xperia Ion that is not able to boot-up for some reason. It's been stuck in the Sony boot-up animation ever since I powered it down yesterday. The phone is rooted and the bootloader is locked. It has a Generic Jelly Bean 4.1.2 ROM.
Can anyone help me perform a factory reset using the hardware buttons, through a fastboot setting, or if not possible, then how do I get the phone to delete all its data and start fresh?
I really would appreciate your help! Thank you!

it'll be corrupted data somewhere if its done it for no reason. so you'll have to flash the firmware again with flashtool wiping data and cache etc in the top right tick boxes
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Ben36 said:
it'll be corrupted data somewhere if its done it for no reason. so you'll have to flash the firmware again with flashtool wiping data and cache etc in the top right tick boxes
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Hi Ben, do you know how will my phone be recognized by the computer if it's in a boot-loop? Is there a specific pattern I have to follow in order to have it set up for flashtool?
Thank you!

Ahem...first hit. And in a most unexpected place
Once it's powered off, you can flash a clean ftf using Flashtool. Flashtool will tell you to hold down the "back" button as you plug in the USB cable. Since the Ion's "back" button is a capacitive button, that won't achieve anything. On the Ion you need to hold down the "volume down" key instead.

ejstubbs said:
Ahem...first hit. And in a most unexpected place
Once it's powered off, you can flash a clean ftf using Flashtool. Flashtool will tell you to hold down the "back" button as you plug in the USB cable. Since the Ion's "back" button is a capacitive button, that won't achieve anything. On the Ion you need to hold down the "volume down" key instead.
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Hey, thanks for the info, but I didn't really ask how to power it off. I've already done that. I wanted to do a factory reset and couldn't find any button combination to do so.
Thanks for the flashtool information. I will try it tonight and let you know how it goes.

you can just use flashtool to wipe data i guess. but there's no button combination that I've heard to do so
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Hold power button and volume up button for a few second until 3 times vibrate appear
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UchihaDareNial said:
Hold power button and volume up button for a few second until 3 times vibrate appear
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That is a method proven to not work on countless occasions. All that combo does is restart the phone; by no means does it reset anything. After the phone vibrates three times, the phone will either stay off or boot normally.

vantt1 said:
That is a method proven to not work on countless occasions. All that combo does is restart the phone; by no means does it reset anything. After the phone vibrates three times, the phone will either stay off or boot normally.
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Power + Volume up (1 vibration) = Restart
Power + Volume up, held for some time(3 vibrations)=Shutdown
@bbonline - So after doing the latter, you can easily connect your phone in flash mode (green led)
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abcdjdj said:
Power + Volume up (1 vibration) = Restart
Power + Volume up, held for some time(3 vibrations)=Shutdown
@bbonline - So after doing the latter, you can easily connect your phone in flash mode (green led)
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Yes, and that's how you perform a factory reset on the Sony Xperia Ion if you've forgotten the pattern lock screen. You need to install something called "Flashtool". This program has the option to wipe data and cache when you flash the firmware. I used this method last night to successfully perform a factory data reset on the Xperia Ion.

XPERIA ION Problem (Really need help)

Guys I need help. My SX Ion led is on red when I plug it on PC or in the wall but I can't turn it on. Every after 20 or 30 mins the Sony Logo pops out. But it only stops there, it will turn off again and show the Sony Logo again. Then after 1 min or 2, it goes back to that red led again. That's the cycle. I tried holding the Vol Down button while the Sony Logo is up but it won't enter the flash mode help guys.

Sorry for replying in my own thread, but guys. I REALLY NEED HELP, please.

ceethatjay said:
Sorry for replying in my own thread, but guys. I REALLY NEED HELP, please.
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open it up, disconnect battery cable from motherborard(easier than it sounds),connect usb cable to pc and to phone(yes with the battery cable still disconnected from the phone, the red light will start blinking) fire up flashtool and flash stock ftf. when the program prompts you to press power + vol up connect the battery cable to the motherborad while still holding vol + button. Phone should enter flashmode and ftf should flash.
It sounds scary i know, but it is easier than it sounds.

luisoman2000 said:
open it up, disconnect battery cable from motherborard(easier than it sounds),connect usb cable to pc and to phone(yes with the battery cable still disconnected from the phone, the red light will start blinking) fire up flashtool and flash stock ftf. when the program prompts you to press power + vol up connect the battery cable to the motherborad while still holding vol + button. Phone should enter flashmode and ftf should flash.
It sounds scary i know, but it is easier than it sounds.
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Okay, I will try that. the volume + button for the fastboot? or do you mean the volume - button for the flashmode? which will i press?

ceethatjay said:
Okay, I will try that. the volume + button for the fastboot? or do you mean the volume - button for the flashmode? which will i press?
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flash mode.

luisoman2000 said:
flash mode.
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i'll be back here to report

luisoman2000 said:
flash mode.
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Dude, i've successfully flashed it. I'm charging it right now.

ceethatjay said:
Dude, i've successfully flashed it. I'm charging it right now.
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Good to hear that.