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root error - aborted. now arc won't start anymore, nor flash. help me plz

I was trying to root my xperia arc.
i started flashtool, everything went alright. then error -aborted.
now phone can't start anymore, I can't do anything with it.
plz help me

You have to tell a little more to get the right help.
Bootloader locker or unlocked?
What firmware did you use when rooting the device?
What did you use to root, Gingerbreak?

i'm sorry
bootloader locked, never touched that
i never touched anything. I'm on 2.3.3, so I was trying to get back to rootable version.
its when i was trying to flash it to previous version that flashtool aborted. saying : power on go to settings and turn on ressources and debugging.
but i can't do anything with. It doesn't even start up.
thx

no prob, can imagine you're upset
did you try to flash it again?
How was your battery when starting in the first place?
Did you try to start up with power cable plugged in?

wow i just tried sony ericsson update service, and now the phone seems to start up.
the mistake i did i think is that i forgot to reinstall the sd card before starting to flash it.
as i'm writing this the phone is correctly working. so now was the sd card remove the mistake ?

1st option
I would say unlock the bootloader and reflash with the newest firmware, or you could just try this
2nd option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
I had the same problem (but my boot loader was unlocked) and it sorted it out, I thought it was just flashtool but it isnt theres special files in the firmware folder that unbrick the arc, let us know how you get on. try the 2nd option first
If its working now then it was a semi brick, option 2 fixes them no problem, try reflashing if you get the same problem just use the 2nd option afterwards and it will work fine

@grat_master
dunno bout the sd card, but glad SEUS did the trick for you.
@yusuo
can you unlock your bootloader when the device won't even start?
anyways, things worked out, no need to do more i think

ok so now the phone is working correctly.
but i tried it a second time to flash with flashtool, and it did the same thing. flash aborted, power on go to settings and turn on ressources and debugging.
what am i doing wrong ? i'm following namaste guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
but it just doesn't work.

yes you can, you put it in fast boot mode (turn phone off, then hold back button and plug usb in while still holding back button)
If is still doesnt turn on after use the brick fix (option 2)

Seemingly others have had problems too..
Common reasons:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1162492&page=2
And try running flashtool as administrator and make sure you have the lt15.sin in loaders directory..
Unlocking bootloader is good if you want to install a custom ROM.. But u void your warranty and loose DRM (If you care bout those that is..)

LT15.sin is already in loader directory
and I'm also running it as admin, I also disabled user control.

Which firmware are you trying to flash, the UK or HK version? Maybe it's a corrupt file?
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium

i live in canada, and i'm using a rogers branded phone, samething as in the video of namaste guide.
i am trying to flash north america generic and world generic, neither worked.

Have you tried removing the battery after flashing, and then putting it back and then boot up?
Sent from my LT15i

it can't flash !
i am not able to flash anything, it stops before end and the phone remains in flash mode even if I deconnect usb cable. I can connect it back to pc without pressing back button and the green light is on again. that's after the flashing crash.
now the phone is ok, I can go internet, receive give calls, but I still have my sms problem that I have since beginning. I'm sending it back again to sony for repairs. HAHA I received it from repairs yesterday, and I got exactly same problem as before. I hope they change it. I think my phone is broken /end of story. Broken from beginning.
Anyway, I'm heading back to my Rogers detailer now to see what they can do again.
Thx for help. I'll try to root again when I get it back.

Okay, good luck, hope you get a replacement!

my service provider Rogers Canada is sending me a new Xperia Arc, should receive it in 3-4 days. As soon as I receive it, I'm gonna try root.
I'll let you know if it's working or not.

ok so i received my new xperia arc. now my sms problems are solved ! hourra
but i still can't flash it to root. It just don't want to do it.
what am I doing wrong ? I'll try a new ftf file. Can it be related to a bad sd card ?

[Q] Damaged my Xperia Play ...Please help me out...!!

I had recently flashed my phone with a custom rom (I do that all the time, when a new rom comes up, for testing) But because battery drain issues with custom roms, i decided to go back to the stock firmware, so i flashed my rom with the ver 4.0.1.A.0.283_(1247-6212). When i connected my phone to my wifi network it showed, a new update that was available i.e 4.0.1.A.0.42 ver. so i downloaded it via wifi and when it started installing the update, my phone suddenly switched off. And nw it wont turn on...I tried flashing it again, the flashing process successfully completes but still the phone wont switch on. When i press the power button it just vibrates for short time and a green light (flashing light) flashes on and off. The fone wont enter into fastboot mode. when i plug it to the usb the green light glow even if i dont press the back button.... what do i do...
any help would be appreciated ...thank you in advance.

Did you unlock the bootloader? You cannot update OTA with it.
Sent from my R800x using XDA

yes the bootloader is unlocked..

i wonder if your phone can be resurrected by Alejandrissimo

That's what happens when you don't follow instructions.. There are many, many warnings all over these forums about OTA causing problems with an unlocked bootloader.
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away

Did u try to fix the problem with Flashtool (flashing a stock rom on ur phone)

Yeah...I'ld be really carefull the next time....Can be repaired or i'll have to find a SE service center.. ??

Yeah ....flashing completes ... but it doesn't start, Does the same thing ....when i press the power button it just vibrates...

Try to flash a new kernel on it with a guided Tutoril...u will find one here or try to boot the RecoveryPLAY.img with fastboot too

I cant enter the fastboot mode....if i press the search button and plug the usb nothing happens for sometime and the fone enters the flash mode. so i guess that i'll have to recover the boot ...i guess its corrupted...

now i have the ultimate solution...relock the bootloader again, then flash a stock rom on it...it will work fine again!!
Link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134334
A stock rom u can find here!

Nope doesnt work ..

For some minutes i ****ed up my old device...i tested it...it works!

Hey i fixed it...
For any future reference if a ur phone dies refer this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
Use this tool to fix your bricked(dead) Xperia Play
http://www.multiupload.nl/Q103V01CV1
Thanks for all the reply...
thread Closed ...

Works!
Thank you! My phone is up and running again

Problem with ARC S, suddenly black screen and led not working

Hi Im getting crazy with this phone!
It was on my pocket and suddenly It doesnt show anything in the screen anymore! Also the led is not working, It doesnt go Orange when charging or green in flash mode...
The phone works, vibrates and I can unlock It and use It even so touchscreen works but nothing in the LCD remains black!
I have read and try a lot of ways to repair It but with no success
I have tried to update by update service, flashtool, relocking BL, OTA fix, flashing stock ICS, flashing stock kernel... Nothing works everything ends ok but the same result...even I have tried to change the whole display!
Somebody can help me? I Cant take It to service as long as they ask for the invoice and I Dont know where it is

sdavidone said:
I have tried to update by update service, flashtool, relocking BL, OTA fix, flashing stock ICS, flashing stock kernel... Nothing works everything ends ok but the same result...even I have tried to change the whole display!
Somebody can help me? I Cant take It to service as long as they ask for the invoice and I Dont know where it is
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As you seem to have tried everything, including replacing the screen and it still doesn't work a service centre or the bin is all you have left.
Sent from Myushi

sdavidone said:
Hi Im getting crazy with this phone!
It was on my pocket and suddenly It doesnt show anything in the screen anymore! Also the led is not working, It doesnt go Orange when charging or green in flash mode...
The phone works, vibrates and I can unlock It and use It even so touchscreen works but nothing in the LCD remains black!
I have read and try a lot of ways to repair It but with no success
I have tried to update by update service, flashtool, relocking BL, OTA fix, flashing stock ICS, flashing stock kernel... Nothing works everything ends ok but the same result...even I have tried to change the whole display!
Somebody can help me? I Cant take It to service as long as they ask for the invoice and I Dont know where it is
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Haven't required the services of a service centre yet, but do you really need an invoice when your phone's no more under warranty? Guess a visit to the service centre is definitely warranted. If you cannot do that, for whatever reason--and considering everything you've tried has failed--I'm afraid there's nothing else you can do aside from employing your phone as a paperweight.

[Q] My ZL become brick after OTA 4.4 update

Hi,
I have my xperia zl c6502, I just bought and when I connected to the internet it show that I have a new system update, I push to make the update, was for the new version 4.4. After I made a restart my phone was dead. Now when I press the power button it only vibrate once and nothing else. I saw that this is mean it's a soft brick. I tryed to flash another ftf file, but no result. Same with PCC, it work , say that it's ok but nothing happend after restart. I can connect in fastboot mode or flash mode. I think the BL is locked. I gues that the check for usb debbuging mode was not made in settings before the brick (I don't know if is matter or not this). The charging is not work. I opened the back cover and I measured the voltage on battery and is low now. I try to charge it with an external power source. What can I do to restore the phone. I see not sign on screen from than, like the display is dead, only the LED is get in red or blue (fastboot mode). Other interested thing is that I try to connect in flash mode the LED is get green for 1 sec after that is off but flash tool say that the device is connected in flash mode Not interested for data, was nothing inside because was new. It have not warranty.
Can somebody to help me?
Thanks.

I see nobody can help me.
OK.
I discover other thing. Each time when I want to flash a new ftf say all are ok until the end, but when I want to flash again and say the status for the ftf from device I see always is the same ftf version, not what I tryd to flash last time. To undestand better can have a look at a log file what I saved. I think that there is no flashing, I have the first ftf when the problem appeared. I unlocked the BL too but no change, only in the status I can see that the BL is unlocked (say ROOTED).
Realy nobody can have an ideea what to do next?

Hi, i have E X A C T L Y the same problem, i dont know what to do. Ive been searching similiar problems in XDA and i think i found something, maybe the TA (Trim Area) is damaged and it causes the phone doesnt boot. For more information visit this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019

Bricked to hell, hoping for help

Hi everyone. My xperia was flashed with a stock kernel from another model in attempt to recover from a bootloop trying to install TrueAncestor GB Edition. My model is a R800at, but I had assumed it was the global model since it came in xperia packaging and not ATT pakcaging . So I flashed the rom and I thought it would work but it bootlooped. Tried lots of kernels and landed on a R800i stock kernel, which has now made my phone unable to flashmode, fastboot, or even turn on . No red LED of doom, but when I plug my phone in it makes the low pitch USB noise rather than the normal noise. I've tried my best and this is the only phone I've got for around a month when I'd be paid enough for a replacement if this is unrecoverable. Unfortunately, this means I am unable to receive contact from work, friends, family, etc. If anyone can help me you don't know how much I would appreciate it. Thanks for reading and I hope you geniuses can help this poor idiot who thought he could be a rom flashing master. :crying:

hi
crimsonnrose said:
Hi everyone. My xperia was flashed with a stock kernel from another model in attempt to recover from a bootloop trying to install TrueAncestor GB Edition. My model is a R800at, but I had assumed it was the global model since it came in xperia packaging and not ATT pakcaging . So I flashed the rom and I thought it would work but it bootlooped. Tried lots of kernels and landed on a R800i stock kernel, which has now made my phone unable to flashmode, fastboot, or even turn on . No red LED of doom, but when I plug my phone in it makes the low pitch USB noise rather than the normal noise. I've tried my best and this is the only phone I've got for around a month when I'd be paid enough for a replacement if this is unrecoverable. Unfortunately, this means I am unable to receive contact from work, friends, family, etc. If anyone can help me you don't know how much I would appreciate it. Thanks for reading and I hope you geniuses can help this poor idiot who thought he could be a rom flashing master. :crying:
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i can fix it ....... contact me on gtalk or hangout : [email protected]

Will do, thank you!