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Stuck On Sony Logo Help PLease

Hi Guys,
THis is the first time i am rooting a sony phone(previously used HTC and Samsung and rooted them without issues)
1. Rooted Stock ICS using DoomLord ZergRush Exploit.
2. Installed CWM installer for Xperia and installed clockwork mod
3. flashed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526717
4. Wifi wasnt working so rebooted to recovery and flashed again.
5. Stuck on sony logo
have tried to get into CWM by holding volume down(number of times) and back button as well...
i understand being stuck on Sony Logo = Bad Kernal.. but i am stock kernel (bootloader locked)
how do i fix this guys... please help.

Just to confirm, are you stuck on Sony logo or Xperia logo?
Tapatalked 2 using my LT18i-ArcKnight

stuck on the Sony Logo

Did you unlock your bootloader and your ment to rapidy tap the volume button down to boot into CWM
and its not a bad kernel, unless a kernel is ment to be used with the ROM
this is what you can do, for unlocked bootloader and rooted phone... Boot into CWM > hit "wipe data / factory reset", "wipe cache partition" and "wipe dalvik cache" <- in advanced settings > now re-flash the ROM (always best to make a backup before doing these things)

Did you follow all the instructions for rooting and installing CWM and the ROM to the dot?
Also, did you install the ROM via CWM or Flashtool?
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Are you by any chance trying to switch on your phone while charging? Installing the CWM via the CWM Auto Installer causes the phone to go into a bootloop if you try to charge it while it is switched off or restart it while it is charging.

MrModMan said:
Did you unlock your bootloader and your ment to rapidy tap the volume button down to boot into CWM
and its not a bad kernel, unless a kernel is ment to be used with the ROM
this is what you can do, for unlocked bootloader and rooted phone... Boot into CWM > hit "wipe data / factory reset", "wipe cache partition" and "wipe dalvik cache" <- in advanced settings > now re-flash the ROM (always best to make a backup before doing these things)
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the Bootloader is still locked. Can't actually get in by hitting the volume down button rapidly
Sora3004 said:
Did you follow all the instructions for rooting and installing CWM and the ROM to the dot?
Also, did you install the ROM via CWM or Flashtool?
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For rooting, just did what it had on the ZergRush instructions, CWM install was quite easy as well with the flick of a finger..
Flashed rom via CWM, It did boot ok the first time, but second time when i reflashed came this issue.
Only thing different between my first install and second is, I didnt format system partition on my second install? but i did do a full wipe
I did have it plugged in via usb till it got bricked, removed it just then and pressing vol key to try and get it into recovery.

Read the second part of my previous post. Are you trying to boot while charging?
Tapatalked 2 using my LT18i-ArcKnight

Hi Sora,
thanks for helping..
I did have it plugged in via usb till it got bricked, removed it just then and pressing vol key to try and get it into recovery.
now i do not have it plugged in

Is it still getting stuck on the Sony logo?
Tapatalked 2 using my LT18i-ArcKnight

Hey guys still messing with my phone here, managed to download an ftf file and flashed the default ics on it..
thanks for the help.... it has booted now
are any instructions on how to root and get cwm so i dont screw up this time over again..

Did you flash ICS 4.0.4? As you may already know, the rooting method for locked bootloaders depends on the build version in Sony's case.
Tapatalked 2 using my LT18i-ArcKnight

sr1ks said:
are any instructions on how to root and get cwm so i dont screw up this time over again..
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Read the stickys, thats what they're there for.
Sent from my Phone.

Hello guys,
facing kinda the same problem.
i have a rooted and bootloaders unlocked Xperia arc s,
after installing KA21 Rom in recovery mode the phone got stuck on SONY logo.
please help me to fix it.
thx

easy and simple method to restore ur rom
it happens when kernal doesn't support the particular custom rom u flashed. U can restore ur phone by FLASHING FIRMWARE using FLASHTOOL . Search video in youtube for "how to flash firmware using flashtool in xperia arc s"

Tabish Quadri said:
it happens when kernal doesn't support the particular custom rom u flashed. U can restore ur phone by FLASHING FIRMWARE using FLASHTOOL . Search video in youtube for "how to flash firmware using flashtool in xperia arc s"
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Was thinking about flashing...i ll try now. thanks
IT WORKED AWESOME! ty

sr1ks said:
Hey guys still messing with my phone here, managed to download an ftf file and flashed the default ics on it..
thanks for the help.... it has booted now
are any instructions on how to root and get cwm so i dont screw up this time over again..
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Hi. How did you solve the problem as I have the same! I get the Sony logo up then the handset turns off.
I was following the instructions on this post; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16659481&postcount=33
I got to B - 8 but then an error came up and now I am just stuck on Sony logo
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I also get a graphic of a phone and a exclamation mark in a yellow triangle!!..not looking good

can't install CWM 5.0.2.7 on rooted bootloader unlocked R800a

Hi,
Just bought my kid Xperia Play R800a with stock rom. Managed to root it via superoneclick Zergrush method, And unlock bootloader via sony site.
For some reason I can't seem to install CWM 5.0,2.7.
I tried via X parts - Seems like it flashed the cwm but it's not accesible via "boot to recovery" from tools.
Tried also manual copy of \system files, but although I manage to copy files, System does not go to CWM when I reboot and press home button when I see the sony ericcson logo.
Please advise,
Thank you

If your bootloader is unlocked why not just install a custom kernel that has working recovery... Just a thought.
Sent from my R800x
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By the way try the volume down button after you see Sony logo.
Sent from my R800x

You can't install the recoveries XPeria. You can only boot it: fastboot boot recovery.img
It will disappear after reboot.
If you want CWM to be retained you need to install a custom kernal, which come with custom roms.
Sent from my R800x

eksasol said:
You can't install the recoveries XPeria. You can only boot it: fastboot boot recovery.img
It will disappear after reboot.
If you want CWM to be retained you need to install a custom kernal, which come with custom roms.
Sent from my R800x
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Thank you Ek for the explanation

eksasol said:
You can't install the recoveries XPeria. You can only boot it: fastboot boot recovery.img
It will disappear after reboot.
If you want CWM to be retained you need to install a custom kernal, which come with custom roms.
Sent from my R800x
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By the way...you can install recovery... Its called x-parts only for the xperia line. But its pointless on unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my R800x

Help! Boot Looping after flashing a theme

Good eve.. Please help
Help..
After flashing the theme on a .587 firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1913834&page=6
my device started to boot loop..
main problem is, How do I resolve this boot looping?
I did a nandroid back up.. :'(
Please help!
Mine is rooted but still locked boot loader.
Please help, I don't know what to do
I've read lots of threads but none of them is the same with mine.. :'(

jeriel02 said:
I've read lots of threads but none of them is the same with mine.. :'(
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They're all the same, noobs flashing stuff without knowing what they're doing.
xperia arc boot loop Reflash Stock ROM or your backup.

HI,
Thank you..
I'm sorry I'm still new about these things
I just can't flash it because my back-up is .img file..
And I don't know how to flash .img files..
Thank you again..
I've tried downgrading the kernel into .431 firmware (which is compatible to the theme that I tried)
but still, boot looping..
please help

What I did is that..
1. tried to flash a theme for .431 firmware
2. boot it using CWM v5
3. then, after rebooting the device, boot loop happens
I can't enter CWM on the sony logo (or I am pressing the wrong button)
now I can't flash back to my nandroid back up.. :'(
please help ..

jeriel02 said:
What I did is that..
1. tried to flash a theme for .431 firmware
2. boot it using CWM v5
3. then, after rebooting the device, boot loop happens
I can't enter CWM on the sony logo (or I am pressing the wrong button)
now I can't flash back to my nandroid back up.. :'(
please help ..
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download flashtool, install it under a Windows pc download stock FTF file and flash it into your phone
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And get a stock image here: http://uploaded.net/f/bd4cif

Hi thank you..
I just did the flashing
But still, boot loops ..
I really don't know the problem :'(
Here is what I did to install that theme..
● Copy the .zip to your sdcard
● Boot into CMW
● MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP
● Did you make a nandroid backup?
● If not, go away from this thread immediately!
● Flash the .zip
● Clear Dalvik Cache
● Reboot
● For wallpaper, Xperia S lockscreen, deodex/supercharge/LED fix check post #3.
● Enjoy!!!
i really don't know if that clearing that Dalvik Cache caused the problem..
I really don't know
pls help ..

Did you even read the previous posts? These say everything how to fix your phone.
And if you got bootloop, doing it the same way will not make it any better, it will just result the same - bootloop!

jeriel02 said:
HI,
Thank you..
I'm sorry I'm still new about these things
I just can't flash it because my back-up is .img file..
And I don't know how to flash .img files..
Thank you again..
I've tried downgrading the kernel into .431 firmware (which is compatible to the theme that I tried)
but still, boot looping..
please help
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How can your nandroid backup be a .IMG file?
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

I print screen how I did the flashing
(and I think I'm doing it wrong)
Flashtool only tells that a device is connected but never stated what model is connected..
After flashing, still ..

tangosierra_ said:
How can your nandroid backup be a .IMG file?
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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Hi!
I backed up using CWM v5
but now boot loops, and can't enter CWM..

jeriel02 said:
Hi!
I backed up using CWM v5
but now boot loops, and can't enter CWM..
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dont use CWM v5. reflash to stock firmware, download 'x-parts' from play, and istall cwm with that app and see what happens

Hi (my first post at xda!),
I once had a nasty BootLoop like you have. actually, even worse - at some stage, the phone didn't start at all - AND usb wasn't responding... worst case scenario lol.
Be advised, this will bring you to clean stock unrooted phone.
- What you need to do, is restore the original rom+kernel (stock), using SEUS ("Sony Ericsson Update Service") software (download it).
- You'll need to connect the phone with a special recovery mode enabled, by plugging the usb cable to it while holding The Other Button (Back button) that gives A GREEN led light (this is NOT Fastboot mode that shows BLUE led light).
- After the phone is connected in that manner, simply follow the instructions in SEUS and let it download and flash the original software.
From here, you'll have a factory-new unrooted stock rom+stock kernel device, but you'll probably manage with re-flashing and restoring your Nandroid afterwards.
- Use this as a last resort, as it's what they call "The long way".
Get back to us with the results.
Mike.

Bed_S1kt0r said:
You'll need to connect the phone with a special recovery mode enabled, by plugging the usb cable to it while holding The Other Button (Back button) that gives A GREEN led light (this is NOT Fastboot mode that shows BLUE led light).
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It's not a special recovery mode it's the standard flash mode, but this is basically what you've been advised to do on the last page.

[Q] Back to recovery custom rom

I think this is the safest topic to post my problem....
I've installed this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263625
I'm not really happy with it, but I cannot go back to recovery mode. I did it before by tapping the sony logo, but it's not there anymore. I'm tapping a lot but nothing happens.
How do I do that???

Try to reflash the recovery again. Or flash kernel which contain recovery if you bootloader is unlocked.

Maybe press vol+ when kernel logo appears? Mine work like that in Xperia Ion with TWRP.

Worked Arnob, but I can't install my old rom. When I walk through the setup it installs it, but when i reboot it's stuck in looping the trinity rom

Christiaanzwll said:
Worked Arnob, but I can't install my old rom. When I walk through the setup it installs it, but when i reboot it's stuck in looping the trinity rom
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Still no solution. I want to get rid of it but I can't!

Flash again/or another ROM with Flashtool. You must put your phone in flashmode.Will solve your problem.

AlinTheron said:
Flash again/or another ROM with Flashtool. You must put your phone in flashmode.Will solve your problem.
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Still no solution; in fact; i can't get back into recovery mode. Looping.... tapping sony logo doesn't work; hitting volume up doesn't work either anymore. Phone broken???

Christiaanzwll said:
Still no solution; in fact; i can't get back into recovery mode. Looping.... tapping sony logo doesn't work; hitting volume up doesn't work either anymore. Phone broken???
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try reset button .. power button + vol + .. then enter flashmode to flash back fw using flashtool ..

MrGezz said:
try reset button .. power button + vol + .. then enter flashmode to flash back fw using flashtool ..
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Nothing......

I don't get it? What is your phone actually doing? If you hold volume up and power for like 20 secs does it vibrate 3 times?
Sent from my 4.2.2 Xperia S via Tapatalk

Ben36 said:
I don't get it? What is your phone actually doing? If you hold volume up and power for like 20 secs does it vibrate 3 times?
Sent from my 4.2.2 Xperia S via Tapatalk
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Did it once more and now it's finally working. Didn't know what done wrong, but my phone is back . Still no recovery mode, but I'm done with flashing and custom roms. Thanx everybody for the help!

AlinTheron said:
Not broken.
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Great. Take care of the phone
Flash a kernel in fastboot mode with Flashtool.
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And the benefits are....? And have you got an example of a kernel? I've got Android 4.1.2 running

Christiaanzwll said:
And the benefits are....? And have you got an example of a kernel? I've got Android 4.1.2 running
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Google for benefits, there are many. Here's a kernel example : S_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-211_v1

Xperia arc s not booting after flashing custom rom.have i bricked it?

I had rooted and installed HD 3.0.2 custom ROM on my son's Sony xperia arc s successfully and it was working well but the adventurist mind set to work and I wanted to try the jelly droid custom ROM.
I went to recovery mode via x tools and did the factory reset and formatting system.
Then I clicked install zip from SD card.it showed that update installed successfully then after around 15 minutes and no further instruction,I rebooted the phone.seems like I missed some step or something which I am not aware of.
now it only shows the Sony screen.I attempted going to the recovery mode pressing the combo keys volume down and power after taking out the battery but nothing transpired.
have I bricked my phone?
Is there any way I could bring it back to life?
would be obliged if anyone could recommend some steps to try and restart the phone.
thanking in anticipation
regards
Sanjay Agarwal

sanjayagarwal said:
I had rooted and installed HD 3.0.2 custom ROM on my son's Sony xperia arc s successfully and it was working well but the adventurist mind set to work and I wanted to try the jelly droid custom ROM.
I went to recovery mode via x tools and did the factory reset and formatting system.
Then I clicked install zip from SD card.it showed that update installed successfully then after around 15 minutes and no further instruction,I rebooted the phone.seems like I missed some step or something which I am not aware of.
now it only shows the Sony screen.I attempted going to the recovery mode pressing the combo keys volume down and power after taking out the battery but nothing transpired.
have I bricked my phone?
Is there any way I could bring it back to life?
would be obliged if anyone could recommend some steps to try and restart the phone.
thanking in anticipation
regards
Sanjay Agarwal
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Did you flash the correct kernel for your phone? Ultimate HD uses stock kernel while the Jelly Droid should be using a custom kernel. You need to have bootloader unlocked to use a custom kernel. CWM does not work after flashing the update package as X tools installs CWM into /system which you just formatted. To be able to use CWM after changing ROM, use a stock or custom kernel that has CWM pre installed on it.
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popthosegaskets said:
Thanks for your quick reply.it seems I did not flash any kernel or anything else prior to pressing the install from zip.seems a grave mistake on my part.
now that the phone does not even start up what could I do to recover the phone.
I am a complete novice and would request your good self to kindly suggest remedial measures to go back to the stock ROM or HD 3.0.2.The boot loader I think was unlocked before attempting to root the phone.the phone only shows SONY written on it.no turning off even.having to pull the battery to put of the screen.
Thanks n regards
Sanjay Agarwal
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To recover your phone, use Flashtool and install stock firmware to your phone with a correct FTF file. You can find the FTF file from the forum, just search.
OR if you have locked bootloader, then you can also use PC Companion to repair your phone.
Sent from LT18i with custom firmware by myself.

Since you have bootloader unlocked, I recommend that you repair your phone using flashtool, since it's a hassle to relock bootloader to use Sony Update Service. After restoring your phone, flash a stock kernel with CWM on it so you can still use CWM after changing ROM. If you want to go back to UHD, Jader recommends LuPuS kernel to use with his ROM.
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THANKS
Thanks friends for your replies.I woke up to find that my son has already restored the phone using some method as advised by your good selves.he used the flash tool and ftf file.
thanks.
regards
Sanjay agarwal

Hi all i have the same issue i have running. Uhd rom i try to chnge rom n dont flash any kernal i formatted system factory reset installation successful but only sony logo appears nothing else... i thnk i brcked my arc s one more thing that my boot-oader is locked and sony companian dosent pick my device n sony updator says your software need no update...
Plz help me guyz what should i do plz help
This is my frst android phone i dont wan to lose it
Thnks

ubaidbhatti said:
Hi all i have the same issue i have running. Uhd rom i try to chnge rom n dont flash any kernal i formatted system factory reset installation successful but only sony logo appears nothing else... i thnk i brcked my arc s one more thing that my boot-oader is locked and sony companian dosent pick my device n sony updator says your software need no update...
Plz help me guyz what should i do plz help
This is my frst android phone i dont wan to lose it
Thnks
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First of all, calm down , i rarely see arc-s really bricked and not recoverables so ,in this case, the best metod is a thinking mind. Answer my questions.
1° Have you checked your bootloader if it's locked/unlocked or if there is possibility to unlock it ? There are a plenty of guides about it.
2° Please describe how you have installed the rom.
If you have the possibility to reach the recovery , you have to fully format the phone. Factory reset, format system cache and dalvik. Only after that, try to re-flash the rom.

@[email protected] said:
First of all, calm down , i rarely see arc-s really bricked and not recoverables so ,in this case, the best metod is a thinking mind. Answer my questions.
1° Have you checked your bootloader if it's locked/unlocked or if there is possibility to unlock it ? There are a plenty of guides about it.
2° Please describe how you have installed the rom.
If you have the possibility to reach the recovery , you have to fully format the phone. Factory reset, format system cache and dalvik. Only after that, try to re-flash the rom.
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My phone has the same problem. (Xperia Arc S) how do I get the computer to recognise the phone when it is in this mode? it won't do the volume up-blue light-usb thing

Can you get the phone in flashmode (back + phone to USB -> green LED)?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
EDIT: Holy sh*t I forgot flashmode is back button

serterl said:
My phone has the same problem. (Xperia Arc S) how do I get the computer to recognise the phone when it is in this mode? it won't do the volume up-blue light-usb thing
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Are you even sure if it's volume up?
Flash mode -> connect phone to PC while holding down back button.
Fastboot mode -> connect phone to PC while holding down menu button.
Enter recovery(if installed) -> hold volume down button when phone boots up.
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having the same issue
sanjayagarwal said:
Thanks friends for your replies.I woke up to find that my son has already restored the phone using some method as advised by your good selves.he used the flash tool and ftf file.
thanks.
regards
Sanjay agarwal
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sir i am having the same issue that you have got.please help me o solve it and say all the procedure thar you have done sir please help me
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serterl said:
My phone has the same problem. (Xperia Arc S) how do I get the computer to recognise the phone when it is in this mode? it won't do the volume up-blue light-usb thing
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sir ihad unlocked the boot loader but when i installed the custom rom only the sony logo appears and when i press the volume down button it does not enters into cwm mode what to do please help me

srisudhanr7 said:
sir i am having the same issue that you have got.please help me o solve it and say all the procedure thar you have done sir please help me
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Please search XDA or Google, there's many guides out there that teach you how to restore your phone.
srisudhanr7 said:
sir ihad unlocked the boot loader but when i installed the custom rom only the sony logo appears and when i press the volume down button it does not enters into cwm mode what to do please help me
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Did you flash correct kernel for your ROM? The ROM will not boot if the kernel is not compatible.

popthosegaskets said:
Please search XDA or Google, there's many guides out there that teach you how to restore your phone.
Did you flash correct kernel for your ROM? The ROM will not boot if the kernel is not compatible.
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i didnt flash any kernel for it but now it is not entering into cwm mode itself how to enter into it and flash the kernel.

srisudhanr7 said:
i didnt flash any kernel for it but now it is not entering into cwm mode itself how to enter into it and flash the kernel.
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You don't flash kernel with cwm... Flash kernel using fastboot... Kernels will give you access to recovery...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2

Attitude.SSJ said:
You don't flash kernel with cwm... Flash kernel using fastboot... Kernels will give you access to recovery...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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sir please say me the procedure to do it...

srisudhanr7 said:
sir please say me the procedure to do it...
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There's something called the search button...
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popthosegaskets said:
There's something called the search button...
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i cannot flash the kernel only the green led glows when i press the volume up button what to do

same problem
serterl said:
My phone has the same problem. (Xperia Arc S) how do I get the computer to recognise the phone when it is in this mode? it won't do the volume up-blue light-usb thing
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I had my arc s rooted and after triyng font installer it stopped working and comes to the sony screen and goes to xperia screen and reboots cant even acces the home screen. i had no roms installed. when i use the above method the green led lights up but when i tried to flah the mobile using flash tool it said ERROR flash aborted. please help me

srisudhanr7 said:
i cannot flash the kernel only the green led glows when i press the volume up button what to do
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Volume up? What phone are we talking about?
malith1995 said:
I had my arc s rooted and after triyng font installer it stopped working and comes to the sony screen and goes to xperia screen and reboots cant even acces the home screen. i had no roms installed. when i use the above method the green led lights up but when i tried to flah the mobile using flash tool it said ERROR flash aborted. please help me
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PC Companion's repair option should work as well, try that one. If you wish to stick to Flashtool, then first make sure you got drivers installed.