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Bricked my Arc?

Hi all, as the title suggests... I think i've bricked my arc or done something incredibly stupid to it.
It currently gets stuck on the sony ericsson screen and shows no sign of booting up.
Firstly I unlocked the bootloader and all went well, no issues were detected. Afterwards i tried to root the phone following instructions from another site using fastboot and system_bin4ry.img
Using command prompt i followed the tutorial and no errors came up, the command prompt gave a success message.
Somehow im left witht he phone stuck on loading up and have no idea how to fix it.
I have tried using the update service with no joy, sony ericsson pc companion wont recognize it and flashtool didnt work.
Has anybody got any ideas?
Greatly appreciated if you have.

Update, using flashtool and the stock firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204302 I was able to flash it back to the stock firmware.
Thanks anyway guys.

Have a look here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17807157&postcount=1
Peace.

[Q] Xperia Play R800at in bootloop USB Debugging off cannot get in fastboot mode

Trying to fix an Xperia Play R800at. It was running the R800a 2.3.4 North American Generic ftf, and my son had rooted it using gingerbreak (he thinks) on flashtool. Also at one point he attempted to unlock the bootloader but doesn't think that worked
Anyway, the phone was running fine for a long while, and then we switched from a 16gb sd to a 32gb sd. During the switch my son moved some games from the phone memory to the sd. Other than the loss of game progress, everything seemed to be working fine. About a week later the screen started going black during games or when he closed the phone. Because of the feedback he could tell the phone was still operating, just no lit screen. The problem would clear on reboot.
So we researched the problem on Sony and XDA, and it appears the best solution was to reload the software. However since the phone was rooted we had to reload using flashtool first, and then force a recovery reload via PCC. Meanwhile the phone display stopped working altogether and the phone would vibrate but seemingly not boot up.
Steps we have taken so far:
- flashed back to AT&T 3.0.1.8.0.285 using flashtool Result: flashtool said successful but phone would vibrate but not boot
- used PCC to load the Xperia R800 Play software Result: software for phone not found
- used X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf just in case my son was able to unlock the bootloader
- flashed back to AT&T 3.0.1.8.0.285 using flashtool Result: flashtool said successful but phone would vibrate but not boot
- used PCC and the Sony Recovery to load the Xperia R800 Play software onto the phone Result: successful load but goes into bootloop (SE logo comes up bright, fades, blacks out, and does it again and again
- tried various other play ftfs in flashtool - flashtool now telling me USB Debugging is off, and WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta - ftf loads otherwise, but Sony's Recovery tool does not recognize anything but the AT&T software
- went back to AT&T 3.0.1.8.0.285 and then re-updated on Sony - same bootloop
- tried to boot the phone in fastboot mode by holding the search button and plugging the usb in - appears to connect in flash mode
So - I believe it is now un-rooted, and relocked, USB Debugging is off, the standard AT&T 3.0.1.8.0.285 software is on there, it goes into bootloop
Any ideas how to fix from here?

I got a soft bick recently in my Xperia Play r800a, but the screen always worked. What I did was flash an r800i ftf and it worked. The simlock.ta omission is maybe an effect of flashing the x10 BL unlock bundle, but it doesnt work to unlock the xplay, and maybe thats why the phone is like that (who knows..... just never flash something made for other model until it is confirmed to work on yours, like some arc and neo v basebands and scripts)
The debugging off state is caused by the stock ftf flashed. When you flash it you get a complete new system with stock configs, so the debuggin is set off by default and thats what you got. Its also unrooted, just if you were wondering
Maybe you should try flashing an r800i ftf (all r800a,at,i work on your device, cause they are all GSM. But NEVER flash an r800x Rom cause it works on CDMA, and it will surely brick your phone.
You could also try to flash a custom stock-based Rom. They can work on stock kernel and will give you a clean sytem as well, but since your screen is not working, it has to be in .ftf format. Just check 'skip kernel' and 'skip confirmation' when doing so.
The only method for a branded phone for unlocking bootloader is to use testpont method (paid) by alejandrissimo (look unlock-bootloader.com). He maybe repair your phone btw
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rlpip said:
Trying to fix an Xperia Play R800at. It was running the R800a 2.3.4 North American Generic ftf, and my son had rooted it using gingerbreak (he thinks) on flashtool. Also at one point he attempted to unlock the bootloader but doesn't think that worked
Anyway, the phone was running fine for a long while, and then we switched from a 16gb sd to a 32gb sd. During the switch my son moved some games from the phone memory to the sd. Other than the loss of game progress, everything seemed to be working fine. About a week later the screen started going black during games or when he closed the phone. Because of the feedback he could tell the phone was still operating, just no lit screen. The problem would clear on reboot.
So we researched the problem on Sony and XDA, and it appears the best solution was to reload the software. However since the phone was rooted we had to reload using flashtool first, and then force a recovery reload via PCC. Meanwhile the phone display stopped working altogether and the phone would vibrate but seemingly not boot up.
Steps we have taken so far:
- flashed back to AT&T 3.0.1.8.0.285 using flashtool Result: flashtool said successful but phone would vibrate but not boot
- used PCC to load the Xperia R800 Play software Result: software for phone not found
- used X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf just in case my son was able to unlock the bootloader
- flashed back to AT&T 3.0.1.8.0.285 using flashtool Result: flashtool said successful but phone would vibrate but not boot
- used PCC and the Sony Recovery to load the Xperia R800 Play software onto the phone Result: successful load but goes into bootloop (SE logo comes up bright, fades, blacks out, and does it again and again
- tried various other play ftfs in flashtool - flashtool now telling me USB Debugging is off, and WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta - ftf loads otherwise, but Sony's Recovery tool does not recognize anything but the AT&T software
- went back to AT&T 3.0.1.8.0.285 and then re-updated on Sony - same bootloop
- tried to boot the phone in fastboot mode by holding the search button and plugging the usb in - appears to connect in flash mode
So - I believe it is now un-rooted, and relocked, USB Debugging is off, the standard AT&T 3.0.1.8.0.285 software is on there, it goes into bootloop
Any ideas how to fix from here?
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when you did this were you using the latest version of flashtool? installed all adb drivers? is the AT&T 3.0.1.8.0.285 the original back up image of the phone it was rooted? or did you download this from any other source?

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fritzbored said:
when you did this were you using the latest version of flashtool? installed all adb drivers? is the AT&T 3.0.1.8.0.285 the original back up image of the phone it was rooted? or did you download this from any other source?
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Yes - latest version of flashtool. AT&T ftf came from the one listed here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1603737
julian280 said:
... The simlock.ta omission is maybe an effect of flashing the x10 BL unlock bundle, but it doesnt work to unlock the xplay, and maybe thats why the phone is like that (who knows..... just never flash something made for other model until it is confirmed to work on yours, like some arc and neo v basebands and scripts)
When you flash it you get a complete new system with stock configs, so the debuggin is set off by default and thats what you got. Its also unrooted, just if you were wondering
Maybe you should try flashing an r800i ftf (all r800a,at,i work on your device, cause they are all GSM.
You could also try to flash a custom stock-based Rom. They can work on stock kernel and will give you a clean sytem as well, but since your screen is not working, it has to be in .ftf format. Just check 'skip kernel' and 'skip confirmation' when doing so.
The only method for a branded phone for unlocking bootloader is to use testpont method (paid) by alejandrissimo (look unlock-bootloader.com). He maybe repair your phone btw
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I actually did the Blagus relocking ftf which says it is for the Play too here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134334 After I did this Sony Mobile Update Service started recognizing the phone and 285 sw version and allowed software download and repair.
I figured the Debugging setting and the rooting reset when I flashed it. I tried r800i ftf - same problem. Was thinking about a custom ROM but first things first. I am going to replace the ribbon cable and try again. I suspect the original problem was possibly ribbon cable related. (I shot alejandrissimo a note and he suggested I try this first as well.)
Thanks both for your reponses.

[Q] Xperia Play R800AT stuck in bootloop. Please Help?

Hello, this is my first post with XDA, please forgive any poor grammar, spelling ect. Please assume I do have the proper drivers installed and downloaded the rom md5 check ect.
Like the title says my Xperia Play r800at is stuck in a boot loop. Trying to give you a picture of where I am right now ill put the list of events in order:
1 - Had an xperia play on stock for about a year. One day I get bored and successfully flashed XPLAY with flashtool, using the proper rom found on XDA.
2 - Subsequently, rooted Xplay using zerg rush (I believe it was) thing is, I'm pretty sure I left the boot loader untouched. Xplay continues to work fine for several weeks until.
*Here's where things start to fall apart!*
3 - Xplay begins to experience "snowy" screen, indicative of bad flex cable, had to replace that leaving the device was out of commission for a couple weeks.
4 - Flex cable arrives, I replace it . Upon first startup snowy screen problem is gone, however Xplay refuses to boot past the first "Sony Ericsson" startup (screen goes black and repeats - hence boot loop).
5 - I read on other forums that re-flashing the rom has worked for other people experiencing this issue. I tried installing the same firware rom that last worked - still bootloop. I tired the default firmware rom from SE - still bootloop.
6 - Tried using the Sony Companion Repair tool. At first it wouldn't do work coming back with "cannnot find software for this device error". Assuming that its because I'm rooted and possibly unlocked the bootloader somehow, making the sony repair tool not play nice.
7 - I ran the "Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf Application (found on xda) which seemed to relock the bootloader (or something). Then after that I tried to re-flashed a rom - still boot loop.
8 - But after doing that Sony Companion finally does recognize my phone and allows me to repair the device. Which is supposed to fix boot loop error... but not for me
At this point I'm all out of ideas and direction. Anyone help please??

zimension said:
Hello, this is my first post with XDA, please forgive any poor grammar, spelling ect. Please assume I do have the proper drivers installed and downloaded the rom md5 check ect.
Like the title says my Xperia Play r800at is stuck in a boot loop. Trying to give you a picture of where I am right now ill put the list of events in order:
1 - Had an xperia play on stock for about a year. One day I get bored and successfully flashed XPLAY with flashtool, using the proper rom found on XDA.
2 - Subsequently, rooted Xplay using zerg rush (I believe it was) thing is, I'm pretty sure I left the boot loader untouched. Xplay continues to work fine for several weeks until.
*Here's where things start to fall apart!*
3 - Xplay begins to experience "snowy" screen, indicative of bad flex cable, had to replace that leaving the device was out of commission for a couple weeks.
4 - Flex cable arrives, I replace it . Upon first startup snowy screen problem is gone, however Xplay refuses to boot past the first "Sony Ericsson" startup (screen goes black and repeats - hence boot loop).
5 - I read on other forums that re-flashing the rom has worked for other people experiencing this issue. I tried installing the same firware rom that last worked - still bootloop. I tired the default firmware rom from SE - still bootloop.
6 - Tried using the Sony Companion Repair tool. At first it wouldn't do work coming back with "cannnot find software for this device error". Assuming that its because I'm rooted and possibly unlocked the bootloader somehow, making the sony repair tool not play nice.
7 - I ran the "Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf Application (found on xda) which seemed to relock the bootloader (or something). Then after that I tried to re-flashed a rom - still boot loop.
8 - But after doing that Sony Companion finally does recognize my phone and allows me to repair the device. Which is supposed to fix boot loop error... but not for me
At this point I'm all out of ideas and direction. Anyone help please??
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I also have a R800at, when you unlock the bootloader it pretty much becomes at R800i. There is only one thing I can think of is "R800i_4.0.1.A.0.283_ReFlash" which is apparently supposed to unbrick your device you can download it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42229855#post42229855 I've never used it but I always keep it saved just in case.
You should definitely unlock your bootloader again before trying this. Then you should flash an unlocked vendor frimware, either R800i_4.0.2.A.0.62_phoenixvendor or R800_4.0.2.A.0.79 after you flash the "reflash" frimware.

HELP ME PLEASE ! Bricked but Fastboot mode and flash mode working.

Hello everyone here, im a noob around these parts but hope that this beautiful community might help me.
So heres the deal, my gf got an xperia m, that outta the blue started acting out, what i mean for this is, rebooting, outta nowhere and eventually a couple of days later it died.
Making my investigations to get to the problem and therefore the solution, she stated that putting it on the SUS or SONY Pc Companion didn't help at all, plus keep getting error 0x0000067 or 0x000007d5 on PC Companion.
After seeing this, she says tried to unlock the bootloader to install a CWM 6.0 for the 15.4.A.1.9 software, wich it had running, didnt got through since the moment she enter the command through fastboot to check the bootloader status throgh the command fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability but no response just stuck on three dots.
Also tried to flash through FLASHTOOL installing the drivers and everything as ive done with other decives checking everything is okay, which they are, since ive succefully recovered an brick C1904 using CWM with a previous Backup, but the tool gets stuck on flashing loader and wont give a percentage.
Tried Flashing remotely the CWM.img to the boot, but it wont flash, always failed, as for specifics about the code, If really needed ill post them on the next reply.
Hope Someone can Help me,
Regards Jmaquilon

Which error are you getting while flashing the recovery? is it something like remote command not allowed ? If it is then try to flash the recovery in the boot partition (I have done the same many time cuz there are some problem s with my current kernel)and what happens is instead of system the recovery boots up ..
If this doesnt works then try xperiafirm it may bring your phone back to life!
Hope it helps!

Just flash stock rom using flashtool software. Download the Stock Sony Xperia M Rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699085 and flash it using flash mode in flashtool. Good Luck

Have I mangled my poor phone?

Hey all,
Haven't touched this phone in years, but was inspired to pick it up again yesterday. I can't for the life of me remember all the crap I did to it back in the day, but there was some "minimal" thing installed to it that made it play PS games better or something, and there was some LuPuS wolf thingy that came up when it booted.
Half the stuff I tried to do within the phone was crashing, so in my infinite wisdom I decided, "Hey! Why not just flash back to stock firmware!?"
And so the genius that I am, attempted to do just that.
So I found Flashtool and a nice stock rom and pretty much it did something, but then eventually fails every time as "Failed to verify sin header" and aborts the flash.
Now the phone is stuck in a loop, either the Sony Ericsson logo comes up, then a exclamation point in a triangle, or it goes into Flash mode.
I've tried several different stock roms:
R800i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Enhanced
R800i_4.0.2.A.0.62
And I've tried several versions of Flashtool:
flashtool_0.9.24.4
flashtool-0.6.8.0-windows
flashtool-0.9.11.0-windows
But no combination of any of those gets me past the error during flash.
I also tried the Xperia Companion, but it only complains my phone is locked and won't let me do anything. Of course it's not locked, and I can't even unlock it because it doesn't boot into anything.
I also tried the SEUS but it crashes upon launch (Windows 10).
Anything else I can do? Or is this phone toast?
Thank you in advance!
EDIT:
Alright, time for some extra silliness... and maybe I just don't understand what I'm reading here. So the sticker on the phone under the battery reports R800x, indicating the Verizon version.
The old Flashtool actually let me flash a stock Verizon ftf on there, but then it returns to the looping between Sony Ericsson/Exclamation point and Flash mode.
I ran the 9.24.4 version of Flashtool and attempted the same Verizon stock ftf. And here's what it said....
Current device : R800i
Also, the newer versions of Flashtool report this:
Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
But the older copy of Flashtool reports I'm rooted.
I did try to get SUS working on another PC, but has same issues, seems to crash/die reaching out to a server that no longer exists.
EDIT 2:
Woohoo! Fixed! Continued to research all the info out there, and seems I just had to relock bootloader.