[Q] Is the Xperia M "unbrickable"? - Sony Xperia M

Hello everyone. First post here.
I've already unlocked+rooted my C1904 in the hopes of wanting to tweak/break/make ROMs.
Could somebody tell me whether the fastboot + flashboot technique works every time for recovery in case a bad system image was flashed in?

rht91 said:
Hello everyone. First post here.
I've already unlocked+rooted my C1904 in the hopes of wanting to tweak/break/make ROMs.
Could somebody tell me whether the fastboot + flashboot technique works every time for recovery in case a bad system image was flashed in?
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Why r u bothering about these techniques if u can use flashtool just use flashtool
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[Q] Boot loader unlocked Arc not rebooting

I unlocked my arc bootloader and imported a xml using metamorph.apk and now my phone not rebooting it gets stuck on "Sony Ericsson" logo...PLEASE HELP!!!
Hi
Assume u can flash back to stock firmware using flash tool
There is some tuts on xda just find the firmware u were on and flash it
Flash tool thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10738287
There is videos on you tube just search flashtool arc
Try googling for more info ,im no expert but have used it afew times be carefull and be sure ur using yhe right versions of flashtool and firmware
Best I can do
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pushtostop said:
Hi
Assume u can flash back to stock firmware using flash tool
There is some tuts on xda just find the firmware u were on and flash it
Flash tool thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10738287
There is videos on you tube just search flashtool arc
Try googling for more info ,im no expert but have used it afew times be carefull and be sure ur using yhe right versions of flashtool and firmware
Best I can do
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Hey!! thanks for reply I re rooted my phone and flashed it in the process so came back to life with factory settings...
Glad to hear it im on doomkernel which has cwm recovery for backing up and restoring your phone
Its very good ,would save u some time if ya got bootlooped again
Best of luck
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[Q] Stuck at Sony Ericsson splash screen?

I rooted my play, got the CWM installer, did a backup, did a factory reset, then flashed JJ's Hybrid ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573547).
Then I rebooted, but it won't boot. It's just stuck at the "Sony Ericsson" splash screen. I've tried going into recovery, won't work. Also taken the battery out and tried again, but that didn't work either.
I read in another thread that you can't flash with less than 50% charge? Mine may have been at around 48% at the time...
Does anyone know where I went wrong, and more importantly how to get my phone working again?
Is your bootloader unlocked? Because the rom only works with unlocked bootloader
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I did not unlock the bootloader...
Know how to fix this?
I think, you have to flash a stock ftf with flashtool
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I'm downloading both now, thanks for your help
I think I'll be ok from here, but stick around if I need any more help!
Feel free to ask
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Hmmm... I tried to flash it but it said I needed to install the drivers. I installed the drivers, but it still says "ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device"
Any idea?
I think I have the same problem. My device is not recognized at all, how am I supposed to use flashtool?
Do you have pc companion and update service installed too? I had the same error with earlier flashtools and installing those two programs seemed to make it work nicely
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You could try the Sony Ericsson update service tool: http://sony-ericsson-update-service.en.uptodown.com/
Sorry for the lame link, couldn't find an "official" one, but can confirm the above works. I flashed mine yesterday back to stock with it.
Xcited android user said:
I think, you have to flash a stock ftf with flashtool
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I have the same problem but i can't flash it because my phone turns off and on all day
Xcited android user said:
I think, you have to flash a stock ftf with flashtool
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I have the same problem but my phone turns off and on all day

[q] help me please!!!

I INSTALLED 6.1.A.2.55 ZIP ROOTED BY CWM.EARLIER I HAD 6.1.A.0.45.AFTER THAT I FLASHED KERNEL ND BASEBAND THROUGH FLASHTOOL FROM FIRMWARE IN FLASH MODE.BUT NOW IM STUCK AT BOOT LOGO.NOT ENTERING INTO CWM.WHAT TO DO:crying:
I HAVENT FLASHED SYSTEM YET FROM FIRMWARE
Firstly, welcome to the forums thanks for posting in the right section...
Secondly I need help I did this wrong is not enough information to help you. What Model is the phone?
What did you do before the issue?
What steps did you take to try and fix the issue?
Thirdly don't type one long line in all caps no one wants to read that.
Try holding power plus the up volume button wait for three vibrates.
Try flashing your stock ftf in flash tool if you can shut the phone off and go into download mode.
Lastly the thread title, I assume you have an Xperia s and since we have more then one model in this forum your title should be [Q] (Xperia s) *name of issue*
Anyone posting a new topic needs that you're not the only one just posting help!!! Topics... Anyways that's all I can do to help others will know more also search the forum I think your problems been solved 81 times now and relax your phone will be fine when someone smarter then me comes by to help you
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thanitos said:
Firstly, welcome to the forums thanks for posting in the right section...
Secondly I need help I did this wrong is not enough information to help you. What Model is the phone?
What did you do before the issue?
What steps did you take to try and fix the issue?
Thirdly don't type one long line in all caps no one wants to read that.
Try holding power plus the up volume button wait for three vibrates.
Try flashing your stock ftf in flash tool if you can shut the phone off and go into download mode.
Lastly the thread title, I assume you have an Xperia s and since we have more then one model in this forum your title should be [Q] (Xperia s) *name of issue*
Anyone posting a new topic needs that you're not the only one just posting help!!! Topics... Anyways that's all I can do to help others will know more also search the forum I think your problems been solved 81 times now and relax your phone will be fine when someone smarter then me comes by to help you
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Im using xperia s. I made a backup through cwm.I flashed rooted zip of 6.1.A.2.55.After that I flashed kernel & baseband but I stuck at sony bootlogo.I tried hard reset tried to flash baseband & kernel again.I cant enter into cwm.After then I flashed system through flashtool & then it started but ive lost root.Ive also made a backup of apps by titanium backup which is also useless
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Have you flashed the stock ftf?
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thanitos said:
Have you flashed the stock ftf?
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Yup reverted back
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Maybe you can flash your phone to stock ROM again with the new Sony flashtool. Than you can root/flash your phone again as you like
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[Q] Phone stuck at sony logo

Hi friends,
Pls help me fast.
I was using JB Aroma installer. Now i tried to install Ultimate JB. But before i flash kernel i installed ultimate JB. As a result my phone stuck at sony logo. I couldn't even access cwm. Anyone pls help me to rescue the phone.
ghilli619 said:
Hi friends,
Pls help me fast.
I was using JB Aroma installer. Now i tried to install Ultimate JB. But before i flash kernel i installed ultimate JB. As a result my phone stuck at sony logo. I couldn't even access cwm. Anyone pls help me to rescue the phone.
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Flash the kernel now then. If all fails flash back STOCK FTF. And start over again
I'm sure you have a STOCK FTF, if not you should find them in general section or Google search.
wedgess said:
Flash the kernel now then. If all fails flash back STOCK FTF. And start over again
I'm sure you have a STOCK FTF, if not you should find them in general section or Google search.
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Hi friend,
I flashed the stock FTF. But still no sucess.
Please list out the process if i'm missing something. I'll be thankful if u help me out of this mess.
I have flash for Atomic JB, but that is on IMG format. if i flash will it work? if yes, please guide me how to flash with flashtools.'
eagerly waiting for your update friend
ghilli619 said:
Hi friend,
I flashed the stock FTF. But still no sucess.
Please list out the process if i'm missing something. I'll be thankful if u help me out of this mess.
I have flash for Atomic JB, but that is on IMG format. if i flash will it work? if yes, please guide me how to flash with flashtools.'
eagerly waiting for your update friend
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If its JB u want to use u must have a JB kernel. Meaning you must have an unlocked bootloader. U must then flash the .IMG via fastboot mode(blue light not flash mode green light).
wedgess said:
If its JB u want to use u must have a JB kernel. Meaning you must have an unlocked bootloader. U must then flash the .IMG via fastboot mode(blue light not flash mode green light).
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Hi friend
Pls tell me how do i Flash the .IMG in flash mode?
Connect you Arc/s to your pc keeping on pressed the menu button, then click on flashing icon inn flashtool select fastboot mode, select kernel to flash, its all done.
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Christian Fleming said:
Connect you Arc/s to your pc keeping on pressed the menu button, then click on flashing icon inn flashtool select fastboot mode, select kernel to flash, its all done.
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Hi friend,
I'm able to flash only ..ftf files, But the kernal i have is .IMG. Thats where i stuck
Hey this might help,,, download and follow the instruction:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ua49n2a93ppjz56/How to.zip
and this
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9h3xm5k72883yvw/Fastboot.zip
ghilli619 said:
Hi friend,
I'm able to flash only ..ftf files, But the kernal i have is .IMG. Thats where i stuck
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Do you have an unlocked boatloader?
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Attitude.SSJ said:
Do you have an unlocked boatloader?
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Yes friend , I have unlocked boot loader. Had sucessfully rooted, But because of foolishness, i bricked. ITs now in bootlap. The only thing i can do with connect that movile in flashmode in flashtools. The current ROM i have installed is Atomic GB. But the kernal is in IMG. if it is .ftf. i can flash right away
ghilli619 said:
Yes friend , I have unlocked boot loader. Had sucessfully rooted, But because of foolishness, i bricked. ITs now in bootlap. The only thing i can do with connect that movile in flashmode in flashtools. The current ROM i have installed is Atomic GB. But the kernal is in IMG. if it is .ftf. i can flash right away
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Then you can flash the kernel mate... In fastboot mode... Switch off phone... Hold menu button and plug into usb... Phone will be in fastboot... Then flash kernel with flashtool...if you need a tutorial then here it is:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2174275
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Attitude.SSJ said:
Then you can flash the kernel mate... In fastboot mode... Switch off phone... Hold menu button and plug into usb... Phone will be in fastboot... Then flash kernel with flashtool...if you need a tutorial then here it is:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2174275
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Hi friend,
I'm trying to do this, But i'm getting the below error, which can be done on flash mode only, But my device is already connected flashboot mode.pls check the imgae i have attached
I don't understand what you are doing... To flash ftf file you need flashmode and to flash kernel fastboot mode... That image isn't very clear...
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[4.3] deodexed xperia m dual built no-15.5.A.0.18 and 15.5.A.1.5

THIS IS FIRST THREAD STARTED BY ME IN XDA
STOCK 4.3 DEODEXING 57 APP WITH 42 JAR FOR XPERIA M DUAL
PRE REQUIREMENTS
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XPERIA M DUAL
CWM RECOVERY
ROOT + BUSY BOX INSTALLED
BEFORE DOING THAT TAKE A NANDROID BACKUP USING CWM RECOVERY SO THAT YOU CAN EASILY RESTORE
HOW TO INSTALL
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PASTE THE ATTACHED ZIP IN YOUR SD CARD
GO TO CWM RECOVERY
INSTALL ZIP FROM SDCARD1--> SELECT ZIP--> YES
ZIP FILE
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FOR 15.5.A.0.18
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DEODEX.rar
FOR 15.5.A.1.5 [4.3 FR2]
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DEODEX.rar
THANKS TO
SArnab©® FOR HELP ME IN VARIOUS TROUBLES
RyokoN FOR HIS TOOL
SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH
Hello @stalin.sk2,
Its my pleasure to help you. This way I too learn new things.
But I have a bad news.
I downloaded your zip file and flashed and alas my mobile got into a boot loop.
You should once recheck if the the files are ok or not.
I am not saying that te problem is in zip file itself but if you can recheck then we can be sure.
Moreover My mobile acting weird.
Everytime I try to deodex it, it goes tto bootloop each and every time.
What firmware is no-15.5.0.A.18. I mean what is the no- part. Am i missing something?
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sarnab©® said:
hello @stalin.sk2,
its my pleasure to help you. This way i too learn new things.
But i have a bad news.
I downloaded your zip file and flashed and alas my mobile got into a boot loop.
You should once recheck if the the files are ok or not.
I am not saying that te problem is in zip file itself but if you can recheck then we can be sure.
Moreover my mobile acting weird.
Everytime i try to deodex it, it goes tto bootloop each and every time.
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sorry bro... Zip file link updated
paper13579 said:
what firmware is no-15.5.0.a.18. I mean what is the no- part. Am i missing something?
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xperia m dual c2004 android 4.3 built number
Your should leave out the no-. It makes it confusing
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stalin.sk2 said:
sorry bro... Zip file link updated
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You have uploaded the full system folder.
deodexed zip should not be more then 40 or 50 mb
SArnab©® said:
You have uploaded the full system folder.
deodexed zip should not be more then 40 or 50 mb
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ya bro complete zip file
that u say getting bootloop for that i uploaded this
now i uploaded minimal size 27 mb(deodex only)
sorry for bad english
Deodex
For 2005 dual please
haykweb said:
For 2005 dual please
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will upload soon
haykweb said:
for 2005 dual please
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thread updated ...
Can i use flash gordon instead of cwm?
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paper13579 said:
Can i use flash gordon instead of cwm?
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No, it replaces framework files so it will not flash them as it will make the phone freeze and the end up in a bootloop.
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gamer649 said:
No, it replaces framework files so it will not flash them as it will make the phone freeze and the end up in a bootloop.
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Oh ok, is there anyway to deodex my c2004, 4.3, locked bootloader, full root phone?
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paper13579 said:
Oh ok, is there anyway to deodex my c2004, 4.3, locked bootloader, full root phone?
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I've done a tutorial in the themes and apps sub-forum on the C190X deodexed files on how to push them manually. It should work for this phone too.
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EDIT: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51763082&postcount=10
Obviously use the files from this thread and not the thread the guide was posted in.
Need help to remove cwm recovery from xperia m dual c2004 indian version
I want to remove cwm recovery from my sony xperia m dual c2004. please help me how to do it.
shamsul1993 said:
I want to remove cwm recovery from my sony xperia m dual c2004. please help me how to do it.
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Flash the stock kernel from ftf via flashtool flashmode
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stalin.sk2 said:
Flash the stock kernel from ftf via flashtool flashmode
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I could not find them. Can you give me official link? i need to remove cwm to accept ota firmware update. Is there any way to relock boot loader in xperia m dual?
shamsul1993 said:
I could not find them. Can you give me official link? i need to remove cwm to accept ota firmware update. Is there any way to relock boot loader in xperia m dual?
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if you take TA backup means u can relock bootloader
TO FLASH STOCK KERNEL
download 4 parts ftf from here
extract it using winrar/7_zip
flash the ftf via flashtool flashmode (exclude all other except kernel) reffer this
stalin.sk2 said:
if you take TA backup means u can relock bootloader
TO FLASH STOCK KERNEL
download 4 parts ftf from here
extract it using winrar/7_zip
flash the ftf via flashtool flashmode (exclude all other except kernel) reffer this
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I didnt take TA backup before unlocking and installing cwm. And the ftf link doesnt contain the firmware version which i currently have. There is unbranded brazil firmware which is same as mine. Will it be safe to use or i need branded firmware?

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