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Arc died after 2.3.3 update

Hey folks, my Arc came up today saying that there was an update to the latest software 2.3.3 so I thought why not ill let it go through and update my Arc (wish I hadnt now) :*(
The update downloaded and then went through the update process next thing you know the phone now refuses to boot, charge or anything else.
I can put the phone into flash mode but unfortunatley I cant use SEUS as the bootloader has been unlocked and the phone was rooted.
Any idea how I can flash the generic lt15 rom I have downloaded? any help will be greatly appreciated as it feels like my right arm has been removed (I might add im right handed)
Thanks in advance for any responses.

fig_jam_uk said:
Hey folks, my Arc came up today saying that there was an update to the latest software 2.3.3 so I thought why not ill let it go through and update my Arc (wish I hadnt now) :*(
The update downloaded and then went through the update process next thing you know the phone now refuses to boot, charge or anything else.
I can put the phone into flash mode but unfortunatley I cant use SEUS as the bootloader has been unlocked and the phone was rooted.
Any idea how I can flash the generic lt15 rom I have downloaded? any help will be greatly appreciated as it feels like my right arm has been removed (I might add im right handed)
Thanks in advance for any responses.
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download flash tool whihc can be found in the xperia x10 development section, and download the generic uk rom or world rom whichever one you prefer which can be found in my thread in the development section

Are there any instructions for the flash tool?
Thanks.

fig_jam_uk said:
Any idea how I can flash the generic lt15 rom
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Don't worry. As the other user have said this, you can download flashtool and flash Generic UK. It fixes the problem most of the time.
Good Luck.

fig_jam_uk said:
Are there any instructions for the flash tool?
Thanks.
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Dont worry I just found them

Right just flassed the bad boy but still refusing to boot, one thing to mention is that the notification led flashes whilst holding the power button
It was doing this before the flash.
Any ideas?

fig_jam_uk said:
Right just flassed the bad boy but still refusing to boot, one thing to mention is that the notification led flashes whilst holding the power button
It was doing this before the flash.
Any ideas?
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so the flash was successful right?, it usually takes a bit of time to boot up, if it doesnt work, then flash the carrier firmware, and call them up and get it replaced

jatt101 said:
so the flash was successful right?, it usually takes a bit of time to boot up, if it doesnt work, then flash the carrier firmware, and call them up and get it replaced
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The flash went though and the flashtool said to unplug and reboot but no dice.
Unfortunatley I didnt get the Arc from my carrier I bought it separatley so I cant return it

ANyone have any ideas? this things driving me nuts.

When you said refused to boot. You mean you don't even see the sony ericsson or the logo? Have you tried removing the battery and flash it again?
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fig_jam_uk said:
ANyone have any ideas? this things driving me nuts.
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mmmmm...try to reflash an old rom without 2.3.3
or try to erase system with fastboot and reflash rom

pato_bato said:
When you said refused to boot. You mean you don't even see the sony ericsson or the logo? Have you tried removing the battery and flash it again?
Sent from my LT15a using XDA App
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All I get is the notification LED faintly flashing green when I hold the power button, I have removed the battery and replaced it and tried flashing the phone.
One thing to note is that as soon as I plug in the phone it seems to go into flash mode straight away and keeps disconnecting and reconnecting (the flashes do complete before the disconnecting)

alesscam said:
mmmmm...try to reflash an old rom without 2.3.3
or try to erase system with fastboot and reflash rom
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I have tried the UK generic current, older version and the global generic rom and the tick box to clear data is ticked if this is what you mean.

fig_jam_uk said:
The flash went though and the flashtool said to unplug and reboot but no dice.
Unfortunatley I didnt get the Arc from my carrier I bought it separatley so I cant return it
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then call sony, they will replace it, you got one year warranty

fig_jam_uk said:
I have tried the UK generic current, older version and the global generic rom and the tick box to clear data is ticked if this is what you mean.
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in this moment i am on skype with another guy that he have same your problem
we are trying to do about it .. you will be informed as soon as I have news
but have you try to "erase system" with fastboot???
i hope to be the solution

jatt101 said:
then call sony, they will replace it, you got one year warranty
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Also with bootloader unlocked????

alesscam said:
in this moment i am on skype with another guy that he have same your problem
we are trying to do about it .. you will be informed as soon as I have news
but have you try to "erase system" with fastboot???
i hope to be the solution
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Thanks bud, ill keep an eye open for the update, Unforunatley the only option in fastboot that I have is clear cache but thats greyed out unless im looking in the wrong place?

Hmmm I don't know what to suggest

fig_jam_uk said:
Thanks bud, ill keep an eye open for the update, Unforunatley the only option in fastboot that I have is clear cache but thats greyed out unless im looking in the wrong place?
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we speak of the same tool????
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12873655&postcount=1

You said you are unlocked bootloader, then go to Bin4ry thread and install the img file for your phone and should fix it as well./
When you tried for the first time to update to 2.3.3 did you have enough battery. Sometimes during flashing the battery empties out and make sure that is not the case.

[Q] [SOLVED] Tried installing CM 10.1.0 RC5 Odin now the screens just black

Well, after a series of rooting and trying to get CWM recovery on my Xperia ZL and getting SuperSU I decided it was time to update to CM 10.1.0 RC5 Odin I didn't unlock my bootloader cause I don't know how, to my knowledge of a video I saw online if your phone says that you cannot unlock your bootloader than you can't. So I just thought it was okay to install CM 10.1.0 and did so, now my phone is stuck in infinite reboot without any sort of logo and just stuck at a black screen. I was wondering if any of you guys can help me solve this :\ thanks!

alainmona said:
Well, after a series of rooting and trying to get CWM recovery on my Xperia ZL and getting SuperSU I decided it was time to update to CM 10.1.0 RC5 Odin I didn't unlock my bootloader cause I don't know how, to my knowledge of a video I saw online if your phone says that you cannot unlock your bootloader than you can't. So I just thought it was okay to install CM 10.1.0 and did so, now my phone is stuck in infinite reboot without any sort of logo and just stuck at a black screen. I was wondering if any of you guys can help me solve this :\ thanks!
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If you can still access CWM Recovery you can try to restore a backup of your old system. Otherwise you will have to flash an FTF using Flashtools.
(You can find the FTF that belongs to your phone here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2094).
If it is your first time using Flashtools you can search here in xda for guides, there are many that explain how to flash a FTF
And, as I said in another post before, every rom that needs to flash a Kernel (CM10.1, PAC, ReVolt, etc) you must have an unlocked bootloader unless it's tagged as a stock based rom.

xkeita said:
If you can still access CWM Recovery you can try to restore a backup of your old system. Otherwise you will have to flash an FTF using Flashtools.
(You can find the FTF that belongs to your phone here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2094).
If it is your first time using Flashtools you can search here in xda for guides, there are many that explain how to flash a FTF
And, as I said in another post before, every rom that needs to flash a Kernel (CM10.1, PAC, ReVolt, etc) you must have an unlocked bootloader unless it's tagged as a stock based rom.
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I love you so much man, thanks a lot. I'm going to try out a couple of methods to at least restore the phone to 4.1.2. Do you have any advice on how to unlock the bootloader or any roms that doesn't require an unlocked bootloader?
Edit: By the way, I can't access CWM I wish I could, but I tried pressing the hard OFF button on the back of the phone and I tried pressing every button as well, it doesn't connect to my laptop or computer at all. Any way I can connect it to reset it?

alainmona said:
I love you so much man, thanks a lot. I'm going to try out a couple of methods to at least restore the phone to 4.1.2. Do you have any advice on how to unlock the bootloader or any roms that doesn't require an unlocked bootloader?
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Actually all Stock Roms (Found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2094) don't require an unlocked bootloader, but if you want to unlock it so you can install Custom Roms (Found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2095) that are not Stock based here is a very nice Tutorial about how to do the Unlock Bootloader procedure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
alainmona said:
Edit: By the way, I can't access CWM I wish I could, but I tried pressing the hard OFF button on the back of the phone and I tried pressing every button as well, it doesn't connect to my laptop or computer at all. Any way I can connect it to reset it?
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It doesn't matter, Flashtool will work with the phone in any condition

xkeita said:
Actually all Stock Roms (Found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2094) don't require an unlocked bootloader, but if you want to unlock it so you can install Custom Roms (Found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2095) that are not Stock based here is a very nice Tutorial about how to do the Unlock Bootloader procedure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
It doesn't matter, Flashtool will work with the phone in any condition
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You are the boss man, thanks a bunch I was so worried about my phone. I just got it and was about to unlock it for a company that's super cheaper than all the other phone companies. I'm currently flashbooting it so I can restore it. I will take a peak at the bootloader unlocking procedure and I'm going to thank you again for your help.
Edit: My phone is being recognized in Flashmode only and randomly disconnects and reconnects. I hope I can flash it when the .zip is done downloading. I'll keep you posted.
Edit 2: I'm stuck on FlashTools "Reading Device Information" :\ now I'm stuck at 7% of Flashing Data and it hasn't moved

alainmona said:
You are the boss man, thanks a bunch I was so worried about my phone. I just got it and was about to unlock it for a company that's super cheaper than all the other phone companies. I'm currently flashbooting it so I can restore it. I will take a peak at the bootloader unlocking procedure and I'm going to thank you again for your help.
Edit: My phone is being recognized in Flashmode only and randomly disconnects and reconnects. I hope I can flash it when the .zip is done downloading. I'll keep you posted.
Edit 2: I'm stuck on FlashTools "Reading Device Information" :\ now I'm stuck at 7% of Flashing Data and it hasn't moved
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Are you flashing a whole .FTF? (The one for my model is about 700+MB)

xkeita said:
Are you flashing a whole .FTF? (The one for my model is about 700+MB)
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I have the Xperia ZL C6506 I'm using this method(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299092) for my model and it keeps getting stuck at 7% instantly, I don't understand cause I follow his procedure and it won't flash properly still.

alainmona said:
I have the Xperia ZL C6506 I'm using this method(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299092) for my model and it keeps getting stuck at 7% instantly, I don't understand cause I follow his procedure and it won't flash properly still.
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I would recommend you to flash this FTF first because you need to recover your android system first so you can move files in and out, install recoveries, etc. After doing so you can continue with that rom

xkeita said:
I would recommend you to flash this FTF first because you need to recover your android system first so you can move files in and out, install recoveries, etc. After doing so you can continue with that rom
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Thank you so much man, I appreciate your help man! I'm going to try this then repost in a bit.
Edit: I ended up finishing the download, now when I try flashing my phone, it just disconnects randomly as well it started flashing but it's stuck at 0% :\ I'll give it some time but if it doesn't move I don't know what else to do

alainmona said:
Thank you so much man, I appreciate your help man! I'm going to try this then repost in a bit.
Edit: I ended up finishing the download, now when I try flashing my phone, it just disconnects randomly as well it started flashing but it's stuck at 0% :\ I'll give it some time but if it doesn't move I don't know what else to do
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Do a hard reset on it (using the button on the back), don't turn it on and follow the Flashtools flashing process
1.- Open Flashtools
2.- Flash mode > Flashmode > Select the FTF you just downloaded (The one of 700+MB) > Flash
3.- Connect your Phone if Flash mode (It will start flashing).
4.- Boot your phone and you're ready to go.
When selecting the FTF just select it and leave everything as it is and make sure that you have installed the drivers for flashing (
They are where found you installed Flashtools
In a folder called Drivers, open the .exe and Install these:
- Fastboot drivers
- Flashmode drivers
- Xperia Z and SO-02E drivers
If stills doesn't works I can't help any far as that, but I would suggest you that If you are able try to flash it on another computer (It might sound silly but It could actually work ), also make sure that you're running the latest Flashtool which is v0.9.11.0 and can be found here: http://androxyde.github.io/

xkeita said:
Do a hard reset on it (using the button on the back), don't turn it on and follow the Flashtools flashing process
1.- Open Flashtools
2.- Flash mode > Flashmode > Select the FTF you just downloaded (The one of 700+MB) > Flash
3.- Connect your Phone if Flash mode (It will start flashing).
4.- Boot your phone and you're ready to go.
When selecting the FTF just select it and leave everything as it is and make sure that you have installed the drivers for flashing (
They are where found you installed Flashtools
In a folder called Drivers, open the .exe and Install these:
- Fastboot drivers
- Flashmode drivers
- Xperia Z and SO-02E drivers
If stills doesn't works I can't help any far as that, but I would suggest you that If you are able try to flash it on another computer (It might sound silly but It could actually work ), also make sure that you're running the latest Flashtool which is v0.9.11.0 and can be found here: http://androxyde.github.io/
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Alright perfect, thanks again for all the help! I'm going to try the flash and I'll be back to hopefully say it worked !
I finished flashing it, once I did it told me to unplug my phone and turn it on. It still hasn't turned on but the light has started actually flashing and staying on now compared to before. Hmmmm...
Edit: Nevermind I got it, thank you so much!!! I'm so happy!

close please mods :3

alainmona said:
Alright perfect, thanks again for all the help! I'm going to try the flash and I'll be back to hopefully say it worked !
I finished flashing it, once I did it told me to unplug my phone and turn it on. It still hasn't turned on but the light has started actually flashing and staying on now compared to before. Hmmmm...
Edit: Nevermind I got it, thank you so much!!! I'm so happy!
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No problem! Keep that .FTF if something like that happens again It might be a life savior.
Thread Solved, mod please close.

[Q] Xperia S Black Screen but phone is working

Hi everyone,
I hope you guys can help me with my problem.
I recently decided to root my Xperia S and put a custom rom on it.
The first thing i did was unlocking my bootloader following this tutorial --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
Then i rooted the device with this tutorial --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44918676&postcount=1
Instead of putting the 6.2.B.1.96_KernelOnly immediatly after the rooting process i first installed recovery using this tutorial --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493
Only after installing recovery i put the kernel back to 6.2.B.1.96.
After this my phone was fully working, rooted with unlocked bootloader and latest official version.
I wanted to try to install a custom rom on it and installed this one --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476341 trough recovery.
I wasn't happy about this rom and wanted to try a different one but could not access the recovery anymore.
At this point i used an official 6.2.B.1.96 tft to install everything back to official. After this i noticed my root privileges were gone.
I wanted to root it back so i tried to follow the rooting tutorial again and flashed my kernel back to 6.2.B.0.211.
After this flash my screen turned black and i am not able to see anything on it.
My touchscreen and phone is still working as i hear the screenlock sound when i swipe my screen to unlock it.
I am still able to take pictures, to plug it on my computer (I see the pictures in DCIM) and flashmode and fastboot are still working.
I searched the past day on the net at tried everything i could find. I flashed again, tried with Emma, locked my bootloader again and tried with PCC but nothing works. Screen stays black.
Please, i hope you guys can guide me trough this process.
Thank you !

Update: I connected my phone with an HDMI cable to my tv and i can see my phone on the screen.
I am sure the phone is working.
Please guys help me, i have no idea what to do now.

Flash the ftf again
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entermetallica said:
Flash the ftf again
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Yeah, that's the first thing i did. I don't understand how this is possible

parksnico said:
Yeah, that's the first thing i did. I don't understand how this is possible
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I'm afraid but i guess its based to hardware problem ::::

parksnico said:
Yeah, that's the first thing i did. I don't understand how this is possible
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probably display is gone.software wont hurt the display contact mobile repairer or sony service centre :good:

Hello,
just wanted to let you know i send it for repair.
Thanks for your feedback.

My Xperia S device is stuck in bootloop

Hello.
Recently I've tried to get myself a new ROM. I've decided to choose this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685822
Everything was going just fine. I unlocked bootloader, flashed device, accesed CWM menu, did all the wipes but the dalvik cache one and then my device kinda re-connected through the usb (you know, the sound windows makes when you disconnect and connect device). I had no idea what happened and from that point I can no longer acces my phone. It's stuck at Pac Rom logo. The phone only responds when i turn it on in fastboot mode (power + volume up button). Then a blue led lights up.
Have I really just bricked my phone beyond repair? Could anyone help me?

Revaey said:
Hello.
Recently I've tried to get myself a new ROM. I've decided to choose this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685822
Everything was going just fine. I unlocked bootloader, flashed device, accesed CWM menu, did all the wipes but the dalvik cache one and then my device kinda re-connected through the usb (you know, the sound windows makes when you disconnect and connect device). I had no idea what happened and from that point I can no longer acces my phone. It's stuck at Pac Rom logo. The phone only responds when i turn it on in fastboot mode (power + volume up button). Then a blue led lights up.
Have I really just bricked my phone beyond repair? Could anyone help me?
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You didn't brick your phone, the latest version isn't working for me too.

Bornon17th said:
You didn't brick your phone, the latest version isn't working for me too.
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What a relief. But is there any way I can, well unbootloop my phone? In case someone asks, I've already looked through the forums and all the advices were connected to people who can, in fact, acces CWM Recovery menu. My phone is not being recognized by flashtool.

Revaey said:
What a relief. But is there any way I can, well unbootloop my phone? In case someone asks, I've already looked through the forums and all the advices were connected to people who can, in fact, acces CWM Recovery menu. My phone is not being recognized by flashtool.
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Did you have back up of your current ROM or any other ROM or its zip file ?

Bornon17th said:
Did you have back up of your current ROM or any other ROM or its zip file ?
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I didn't have any custom ROMs before. This was my first attempt at customizing my phone. The only thing I've done is
followed instructions in this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327473 thread after upgrading my phone to 6.2.B.1.96 Firmware. Then I unlocked bootloader and tried to flash Pac Rom. What should I do?
And one more thing, thank you for such a quick respond.

Revaey said:
I didn't have any custom ROMs before. This was my first attempt at customizing my phone. The only thing I've done is
followed instructions in this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327473 thread after upgrading my phone to 6.2.B.1.96 Firmware. Then I unlocked bootloader and tried to flash Pac Rom. What should I do?
And one more thing, thank you for such a quick respond.
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Flash stock ROM via flashtools.

[Q] Help me... I Flashed Wrong Bootloader

Help me... I Flashed Wrong Bootloader and it wont boot..

We need more information before we can help you.
What did you flash and how did you flash it?

TSG | Luna said:
Help me... I Flashed Wrong Bootloader and it wont boot..
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Is it a LG Screen bootloop or a black screen?

hey well im stuck at the black screen i flashed the wrong rom with a locked bootloader and now im bricked with no idea of how to revert back to stock..

sriv2102 said:
hey well im stuck at the black screen i flashed the wrong rom with a locked bootloader and now im bricked with no idea of how to revert back to stock..
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Can you get into Download mode?
Steps to get into Download mode:
Power Device off
Press & hold vol up, and connect the USB cable to your computer.
If you can get into Download mode, follow this guide into resetting the ROM back to factory: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
But from the sounds of things, things are definately sounding grim