I hope you guys can help me revive my xperia S.
I have a strange problem with my phone and can't seem te fix it myself.
I can't boot my phone anymore.
I can get it into flash (green led) and fastboot mode (blue led) and can flash it, but without success.
If I connect my phone to the charger I only get a red led but it doesn't seem to charge.
The phone is recognized in windows and I can lock and unlock my bootloader and see the phone information.
but when I push the power button the only thing that happens is a green led for a second but nothing else.
what rom?
i had the same problem, the only way for me was
flash the stock rom and then root.
This is what emma tells me
Xperia S JB 4.1.2 (build 6.2.B.1.96)
I have been searching for a stock rom, but can't find it.
Do you have a link ?
peter43 said:
This is what emma tells me
Xperia S JB 4.1.2 (build 6.2.B.1.96)
I have been searching for a stock rom, but can't find it.
Do you have a link ?
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A Google search makes everything easy. Here You go.
Mirhawk said:
A Google search makes everything easy. Here You go.
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Love Google Search
Thank you, thought that was a custom firmware beceause of the name.
I get the following error when I try to flash it
29/012/2014 22:12:15 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
29/012/2014 22:12:15 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
29/012/2014 22:12:15 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
29/012/2014 22:12:21 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
29/012/2014 22:12:22 - INFO - Selected LT26i_1252-0023_6.2.B.1.96_GENERIC-user_CUST_1257-6921_R3H.ftf
29/012/2014 22:12:22 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
29/012/2014 22:12:41 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
29/012/2014 22:12:42 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
29/012/2014 22:12:43 - INFO - Reading device information
29/012/2014 22:12:58 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
29/012/2014 22:12:58 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
29/012/2014 22:12:58 - INFO - Start Flashing
29/012/2014 22:12:58 - INFO - Processing loader
29/012/2014 22:12:58 - INFO - Checking header
29/012/2014 22:12:58 - INFO - Ending flash session
29/012/2014 22:12:58 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2
29/012/2014 22:12:58 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
29/012/2014 22:12:58 - INFO - Device disconnected
i think you're flashing an incorrect firmware for your bootloader.
plz download this stock rom and test again
h**p://d-h.st/e0a
if you connect in flashmod, the led is green and stay green?
I can flash this one, but without any change.
When I push the power button the green led flashes just once.
But the enclosure where the cpu is located is getting a little warm, so I think it is doing something.
peter43 said:
I can flash this one, but without any change.
When I push the power button the green led flashes just once.
But the enclosure where the cpu is located is getting a little warm, so I think it is doing something.
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the green led must stay green.
you use win 8/win 8.1?
you must install the flashboot and fastboot driver.
I found this video
youtube.com/watch?v=gMra0hrZEfk
and it works
The flash ended successful so I don't think there is anything wrong with the drivers but the problem still stays.
when I push the powerbutton only the green led flashes one time nothing else.
But I think it's doing something, beceause the cpu is getting warm.
Is there a hardware diagnose tool for windows ?
peter43 said:
The flash ended successful so I don't think there is anything wrong with the drivers but the problem still stays.
when I push the powerbutton only the green led flashes one time nothing else.
But I think it's doing something, beceause the cpu is getting warm.
Is there a hardware diagnose tool for windows ?
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plz connect in falshmod, then look windows device manager.
is there a yellow !
and you install the driver?
TeChNoMiC said:
plz connect in falshmod, then look windows device manager.
is there a yellow !
and you install the driver?
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just tried it, there is no yellow !
When I connect the phone it says semc flash deveice in the deveice manager
Related
I was having trouble rooting my phone so I tried flashing a kernel that wasn't for Xperia Arc. Now when I try turning the phone on the two lights beside the home button shine and nothing appears on the screen. In Flash Tools when I plug in the phone nothing happens and the log has
24/047/2012 20:47:17 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
24/047/2012 20:47:17 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.8.0 built on 2012-10-01 19:35:32
24/047/2012 20:47:17 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
24/047/2012 20:47:24 - INFO - Device disconnected
24/047/2012 20:47:31 - INFO - Selected LT15i_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf
24/047/2012 20:47:31 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
24/047/2012 20:47:31 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
24/047/2012 20:47:47 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
24/047/2012 20:47:47 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
24/047/2012 20:47:48 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
24/047/2012 20:47:49 - INFO - Connected device : LT18
24/047/2012 20:47:49 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
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I've tried taking out the battery. I have a locked boot loader. What should I do?
itsup said:
I was having trouble rooting my phone so I tried flashing a kernel that wasn't for Xperia Arc. Now when I try turning the phone on the two lights beside the home button shine and nothing appears on the screen. In Flash Tools when I plug in the phone nothing happens and the log has
I've tried taking out the battery. I have a locked boot loader. What should I do?
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The button lights working that means your phone is not bricked.
Just repair your phone with pc companion.
Iqbal Ansari said:
The button lights working that means your phone is not bricked.
Just repair your phone with pc companion.
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It gives me the message "Sony Update Engine doesn't have software for your phone."
I tried Flash Tools again and this time I got it to work and Flashed a proper kernel. Maybe I got confused last time since the screen didn't turn on and thought the phone was off when it was on.
itsup said:
I tried Flash Tools again and this time I got it to work and Flashed a proper kernel. Maybe I got confused last time since the screen didn't turn on and thought the phone was off when it was on.
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Glad you got it to work,next time don't flash kernels that are not for arc lt15i or for rom you are using
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium
Hey buddies,
I have a big issue:
My Xperia S is rooted, I did the bootloader unlock with sucess, and, when I flashed the boot.img inside the FXP149 tapioca (I had sucess by ADB), after ask to "fastboot reboot' my device died :/
It can't be recognized anywhere (USB-PC, wall charger, vol up + usb but it doesn't enter in fastboot mode), it doesn't turn on anymore.. When I hold "power button + vol up + vol down + camera button it's vibrate, but nothing happened in display. I had just this feedback.
Any ideas?
Thank you!
Your phone is not dead bubby you can relax, you have to hard reset your phone by hold down button [ power + vol up ] long enough till the phone vibrant 3 times, after that release buttons and press and hold power button for phone to switch on.
Sent from my Xperia S using xda premium
precardo said:
Your phone is not dead bubby you can relax, you have to hard reset your phone by hold down button [ power + vol up ] long enough till the phone vibrant 3 times, after that release buttons and press and hold power button for phone to switch on.
Sent from my Xperia S using xda premium
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I did it untill the 3 vibrates and released the buttons. So I tried to turn it on, and its vibrating nonstop and it stops only if i hold power + vol up buttons again!!!
Download that
rafaelpinaf said:
Hey buddies,
I have a big issue:
My Xperia S is rooted, I did the bootloader unlock with sucess, and, when I flashed the boot.img inside the FXP149 tapioca (I had sucess by ADB), after ask to "fastboot reboot' my device died :/
It can't be recognized anywhere (USB-PC, wall charger, vol up + usb but it doesn't enter in fastboot mode), it doesn't turn on anymore.. When I hold "power button + vol up + vol down + camera button it's vibrate, but nothing happened in display. I had just this feedback.
Any ideas?
Thank you!
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http://www.xdafileserver.nl/Files/S...S/LT26i_6.1.A.2.55_SG_Generic_(1257-6921).ftf
Download it and drag drop it to flashtool... then u have to make sure the phone is disconnected and off... then press Volume down and plug the cable while ur pressing V down.... Then its supposed to work...
babyboy3265 said:
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/Files/S...S/LT26i_6.1.A.2.55_SG_Generic_(1257-6921).ftf
Download it and drag drop it to flashtool... then u have to make sure the phone is disconnected and off... then press Volume down and plug the cable while ur pressing V down.... Then its supposed to work...
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What file do I need download?
And, where drop it? What flashtool destination folder?
AGAIN and no matter what the urgency, trust me I wish to help people but when people do it by breaking and paying no heed to the rules, it is simply irksome. Thread reported and to the OP, your questions in the Q&A section, not the dev thread.
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AGAIN and no matter what the urgency, trust me I wish to help people but when people do it by breaking and paying no heed to the rules, it is simply irksome. Thread reported and to the OP, your questions in the Q&A section, not the dev thread.
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Sorry bro, you are right.
So, someone can move mey thread to Q&A section?
Thank you and sorry again for the mistake
babyboy3265 said:
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/Files/S...S/LT26i_6.1.A.2.55_SG_Generic_(1257-6921).ftf
Download it and drag drop it to flashtool... then u have to make sure the phone is disconnected and off... then press Volume down and plug the cable while ur pressing V down.... Then its supposed to work...
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Try this, as described above connect the phone in flashmode, [ vol down while connecting to PC via USB cable ] LED will turn green, open your flashtool then flash a new software firmware in ftf" format,
Sent from my Xperia S using xda premium
If you downloaded and flashed the boot.img above using fastboot (that's what I presume), a process which shows a Blue LED, then just download any kernel from here (there's lots of them marked kernel so take your pick) and flash it in the same way using the fastboot flash boot xxxx.img command from your fastboot folder. If not, please explain the step-by-step process and the name all the tools you used so we could guide you to fixing your phone.
precardo said:
Try this, as described above connect the phone in flashmode, [ vol down while connecting to PC via USB cable ] LED will turn green, open your flashtool then flash a new software firmware in ftf" format,
Sent from my Xperia S using xda premium
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Do you know any tutorial to do that? I followed your instructions and the LED green turns on!
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If you downloaded and flashed the boot.img above using fastboot (that's what I presume), a process which shows a Blue LED, then just download any kernel from here (there's lots of them marked kernel so take your pick) and flash it in the same way using the fastboot flash boot xxxx.img command from your fastboot folder. If not, please explain the step-by-step process and the name all the tools you used so we could guide you to fixing your phone.
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I did exactly what you said! I flashed a boot.img from wrong version (CM10 Tapioca instead of Nozomi), so, I guess that this is the mistake to this issue that I having now.
I just don't know the right kernel that I need to flash now to fix this.
Just download stock ics rom and flash it with flashtool after resetting (power+vol up until vibrate 3 times) the phone.
Hey buddies,
I flashed a stock kernel and it´s alive again!
Thank you for support me!!!
I need urgent help guys... I think i've bricked my phone, cant start it. its stuck at SONY logo...This happened while i was trying to flash .55 firmware via Flashtool onto my rooted Xperia S. It's also got ULBL...I rooted it via Binary's script flashed the firmware on windows 7 on the same laptop...Below is the log from Flashtool:
07/054/2012 19:54:28 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
07/054/2012 19:54:28 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 built on 2012-11-13 22:53:30
07/054/2012 19:54:28 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
07/054/2012 19:54:33 - INFO - Device disconnected
07/054/2012 19:54:40 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
07/054/2012 19:54:40 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
07/054/2012 19:54:41 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
07/054/2012 19:54:41 - INFO - Connected device : LT26
07/054/2012 19:54:41 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.0 (2011-08-14 23:46:58 CDT) multi-call binary.
07/054/2012 19:54:41 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 3.0.8+1.0.21100-30145-01956-g43358ca / Build number : 6.1.A.2.45
07/055/2012 19:55:01 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
07/055/2012 19:55:02 - INFO - Connected device : LT26
07/055/2012 19:55:02 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.0 (2011-08-14 23:46:58 CDT) multi-call binary.
07/055/2012 19:55:02 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 3.0.8+1.0.21100-30145-01956-g43358ca / Build number : 6.1.A.2.45
07/055/2012 19:55:44 - INFO - Selected LT26i 6.1.A.2.55 SG Generic (1257-6921).ftf
07/055/2012 19:55:44 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
07/055/2012 19:55:56 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
07/056/2012 19:56:03 - INFO - Device disconnected
07/057/2012 19:57:04 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
07/057/2012 19:57:04 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
07/057/2012 19:57:04 - INFO - Reading device information
07/057/2012 19:57:05 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
07/057/2012 19:57:05 - INFO - Start Flashing
07/057/2012 19:57:05 - INFO - Processing loader
07/057/2012 19:57:05 - INFO - Checking header
07/057/2012 19:57:05 - INFO - Flashing data
07/057/2012 19:57:07 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de72 - Version : R5C004 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
07/057/2012 19:57:07 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
07/057/2012 19:57:07 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
07/057/2012 19:57:08 - INFO - Checking header
07/057/2012 19:57:08 - INFO - Flashing data
07/057/2012 19:57:10 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
07/057/2012 19:57:10 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
07/057/2012 19:57:10 - INFO - Checking header
07/057/2012 19:57:11 - INFO - Flashing data
07/057/2012 19:57:15 - INFO - Processing fotakernel.sin
07/057/2012 19:57:15 - INFO - Checking header
07/057/2012 19:57:15 - INFO - Flashing data
07/057/2012 19:57:19 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_2.sin
07/057/2012 19:57:19 - INFO - Checking header
07/057/2012 19:57:19 - INFO - Flashing data
07/057/2012 19:57:21 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_1.sin
07/057/2012 19:57:21 - INFO - Checking header
07/057/2012 19:57:21 - INFO - Flashing data
07/057/2012 19:57:23 - INFO - Processing amss_fsg.sin
07/057/2012 19:57:23 - INFO - Checking header
07/057/2012 19:57:23 - INFO - Flashing data
07/057/2012 19:57:24 - INFO - Processing apps_log.sin
07/057/2012 19:57:24 - INFO - Checking header
07/057/2012 19:57:24 - INFO - Flashing data
07/057/2012 19:57:28 - INFO - Processing system.sin
07/057/2012 19:57:28 - INFO - Checking header
07/057/2012 19:57:28 - INFO - Flashing data
07/057/2012 19:57:54 - INFO - Ending flash session
07/057/2012 19:57:54 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CODE="0009";ERR_DYNAMIC=" Block verification failed";
07/057/2012 19:57:54 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
07/057/2012 19:57:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
07/057/2012 19:57:56 - INFO - Device disconnected
07/057/2012 19:57:58 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
07/058/2012 19:58:26 - INFO - Device disconnected
ok i've managed to recover my phone through the help sections here...but, i was able to do that only when i flashed back to .45 FW, and after that i tried to flash .55 FW which i had downloaded from sony, which killed my phone again...so i'm guessing the official FW doesnt work on my rooted Xperia s?
nosuchnick said:
ok i've managed to recover my phone through the help sections here...but, i was able to do that only when i flashed back to .45 FW, and after that i tried to flash .55 FW which i had downloaded from sony, which killed my phone again...so i'm guessing the official FW doesnt work on my rooted Xperia s?
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http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/STOCK+ROMS/ICS
download the 2 last files... flash the ftf file... and it will be ok... i bricked mine 2 days ago and i fixed it like that... with that certain way... then find ICS advanced stock kernel and install it wwhen u put the phone in fastboot mode trough flashtool also... this way ull get root and recovery...
babyboy3265 said:
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/STOCK+ROMS/ICS
download the 2 last files... flash the ftf file... and it will be ok... i bricked mine 2 days ago and i fixed it like that... with that certain way... then find ICS advanced stock kernel and install it wwhen u put the phone in fastboot mode trough flashtool also... this way ull get root and recovery...
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please dont get me wrong but r u sure u totally get what kinda situation i am in and ahat my phone is like now?
this time, i really need a step by step guide...last time almost gave me a heart failure...
1- if i do what u say, will i get the latest .55 upgrade?
2- will i be able to install toggles tool that some guy modded?
3- what exactly do u mean by " find ICS advanced stock kernel and install it wwhen u put the phone in fastboot mode trough flashtool also"
nosuchnick said:
please dont get me wrong but r u sure u totally get what kinda situation i am in and ahat my phone is like now?
this time, i really need a step by step guide...last time almost gave me a heart failure...
1- if i do what u say, will i get the latest .55 upgrade?
2- will i be able to install toggles tool that some guy modded?
3- what exactly do u mean by " find ICS advanced stock kernel and install it wwhen u put the phone in fastboot mode trough flashtool also"
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Hey dude ive also got 6.1.A.0.452 with locked bootloader.From where did u follow that procedure.Im aldo going to upgrade to .55.Im following procedure from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34537069.Is it safe?
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Hi Guys,
I have the same problem. Installed boot.img from cm10. Now my phone freezes. Cant get on my SD Card to stock rom. Seus and pc companion dont work. What can i do?
I will try drag tft to flashtool. If it works i love this thread It cost me to much time already..
precardo said:
Your phone is not dead bubby you can relax, you have to hard reset your phone by hold down button [ power + vol up ] long enough till the phone vibrant 3 times, after that release buttons and press and hold power button for phone to switch on.
Sent from my Xperia S using xda premium
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hi,
hard reset done three vibrates came but after that when i am connecting its to flash tool that green led(flash) not working for me but blue (fast boot) is working fine what to do .
Title says it all...
And also, when i charge it, it stuck on boot stall....
Here's the log when i'm using flashtool :
26/046/2013 07:46:07 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
26/046/2013 07:46:07 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
26/046/2013 07:46:12 - INFO - Device disconnected
26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Selected Xperia 2011 Range / FreeXperia / ALL
26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Start Flashing
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Processing loader
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Checking header
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Ending flash session
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - ERROR -
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
26/046/2013 07:46:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
AndreIrawan97 said:
Title says it all...
And also, when i charge it, it stuck on boot stall....
Here's the log when i'm using flashtool :
26/046/2013 07:46:07 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
26/046/2013 07:46:07 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
26/046/2013 07:46:12 - INFO - Device disconnected
26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Selected Xperia 2011 Range / FreeXperia / ALL
26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Start Flashing
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Processing loader
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Checking header
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Ending flash session
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - ERROR -
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
26/046/2013 07:46:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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This is your problem "26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Selected Xperia 2011 Range / FreeXperia / ALL"
Download FTF Generic .423 firmware found here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332539 (for US) if anywhere else just check the Android Development section and search for your region. After that plug in phone, put the firmware in the firmware directory where Flashtools is installed normally C:/FlashTools/Firmware then drag/drop the FTF file there. Flash once again, good luck.
alainmona said:
This is your problem "26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Selected Xperia 2011 Range / FreeXperia / ALL"
Download FTF Generic .423 firmware found here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332539 (for US) if anywhere else just check the Android Development section and search for your region. After that plug in phone, put the firmware in the firmware directory where Flashtools is installed normally C:/FlashTools/Firmware then drag/drop the FTF file there. Flash once again, good luck.
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So, i already download some FTF file (It's global) it succeed, but, my xperia zl can't turn on.. Am i brick it? And is there anyway to make it unbrick?
AndreIrawan97 said:
So, i already download some FTF file (It's global) it succeed, but, my xperia zl can't turn on.. Am i brick it? And is there anyway to make it unbrick?
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Did you download the proper drivers for your phone? As well not the 12mb generic one that comes with Flashtools, choose the one that is around 700mb. As well wipe data, cache, and so on.
alainmona said:
Did you download the proper drivers for your phone? As well not the 12mb generic one that comes with Flashtools, choose the one that is around 700mb. As well wipe data, cache, and so on.
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Okay, i downloaded the ftf files already... Hope it works !:good:
alainmona said:
Did you download the proper drivers for your phone? As well not the 12mb generic one that comes with Flashtools, choose the one that is around 700mb. As well wipe data, cache, and so on.
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****, no sign of life... It doesn't work...
AndreIrawan97 said:
****, no sign of life... It doesn't work...
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Hmm, did you properly put your phone into flash mode? Also be careful in choosing the FTF file pick the right one for your region, then plug in your phone, after pick the firmware that is an actual ROM so it'll be over 700mb cause it includes everything. Unplug your phone once the firmware is prepared and press the OFF button in the back where the sim card and sdcard go in, wait till it vibrates 3 times and hold volume down, bam your phone should be in flash mode. Now begin the flashing process and do not touch your phone or unplug while flashing. Trust me, I was in your place not too long ago when I first got my Xperia keep trying and learning from the forums. Make sure you note any mistakes.
As well be sure you have the latest flash tools located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335555
alainmona said:
Hmm, did you properly put your phone into flash mode? Also be careful in choosing the FTF file pick the right one for your region, then plug in your phone, after pick the firmware that is an actual ROM so it'll be over 700mb cause it includes everything. Unplug your phone once the firmware is prepared and press the OFF button in the back where the sim card and sdcard go in, wait till it vibrates 3 times and hold volume down, bam your phone should be in flash mode. Now begin the flashing process and do not touch your phone or unplug while flashing. Trust me, I was in your place not too long ago when I first got my Xperia keep trying and learning from the forums. Make sure you note any mistakes.
As well be sure you have the latest flash tools located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335555
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The tiny button is not working... i already hold it about 45 seconds...
AndreIrawan97 said:
The tiny button is not working... i already hold it about 45 seconds...
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Hardware damage then nothing you can do but return it, unless it worked perfectly before.
alainmona said:
Hardware damage then nothing you can do but return it, unless it worked perfectly before.
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It work before, but i don't know, it's not work anymore
AndreIrawan97 said:
It work before, but i don't know, it's not work anymore
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Make sure your flashing properly send us your log when you try again, the off button on the back must be pushed in with a tiny object it should vibrate once after 3 seconds and 3 times after 5 seconds. As well if your phone sits dead after pushing that button then there's hardware damage, unless flash tools recognizes it also make sure you have all the drivers for your ZL in all modes. Drivers are located in C:/flashtools/drivers install SOE-blahblah, adb, and fastboot(these are mainly at the bottom of the list)
alainmona said:
Make sure your flashing properly send us your log when you try again, the off button on the back must be pushed in with a tiny object it should vibrate once after 3 seconds and 3 times after 5 seconds. As well if your phone sits dead after pushing that button then there's hardware damage, unless flash tools recognizes it also make sure you have all the drivers for your ZL in all modes. Drivers are located in C:/flashtools/drivers install SOE-blahblah, adb, and fastboot(these are mainly at the bottom of the list)
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Do u see the image?
**EDIT**
Now, it's installed... So, did i must turn the usb debugging on to flash ?
AndreIrawan97 said:
Do u see the image?
**EDIT**
Now, it's installed... So, did i must turn the usb debugging on to flash ?
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Now that those 3 drivers are all installed flashtools should recognize your Xperia in flash mode, try using the OFF button for 5 seconds and then hold volume down with the USB cable plugged in the phone and computer. Continue with normal flashing, choose the generic firmware that shows system, kernel, etc in the FTF you should see a ton of .sin packages which is your phones firmware. Flash your phone and just be patient, once done Flashtools will say "flash completed please disconnect your phone" once you do that your phone should boot.
Just an observation or a tip.....open on back the sim/sd tray and should be a "off" button there....click on it and try again put him in flash mode,try this a few times until pc recognizes.
So, i already flash the ROM for about 12 times... And repair and update via SUS and PC Companion for about 7 times... Still no sign of life... But my xperia now only show red LED blinking 3 times... If i charge it, it's stuck on bootstall...
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Tiny off button on near the sim card is not working anymore
AndreIrawan97 said:
So, i already flash the ROM for about 12 times... And repair and update via SUS and PC Companion for about 7 times... Still no sign of life... But my xperia now only show red LED blinking 3 times... If i charge it, it's stuck on bootstall...
NOTE
Tiny off button on near the sim card is not working anymore
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Hardware damage then, nothing you can do about it but return it :\ unless someone else has a solution.
alainmona said:
Hardware damage then, nothing you can do about it but return it :\ unless someone else has a solution.
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So, is hardware damage is related to "can't turn on the device and only shows blinking red LED, also if i charge it, it stuck on bootstall?"
If yes, can i return it ? Even if i already unlock and relock the bootloader?
As previous mention phone (sony) covered for a year, so you can send in to get a new one (refurbished most case).
I recently pickup a new way to flash phone back to stock, so if you want give it a last shot:
1. Phone Off (make sure phone batery is at least more than 10%, otherwise don't have enough power for flashing process, ignore the 50% req'd).
2. Run your PCC, hit support and then repair - follow the steps, it should ran by itshelf.
3. PCC will ask you to hold vol.down+plugin usb.. do it. It should say downloading ... and when done, your phone now should be back to stock.
Good luck - hope it works for you.
Sent from my C6506 using Tapatalk 2
accts said:
As previous mention phone (sony) covered for a year, so you can send in to get a new one (refurbished most case).
I recently pickup a new way to flash phone back to stock, so if you want give it a last shot:
1. Phone Off (make sure phone batery is at least more than 10%, otherwise don't have enough power for flashing process, ignore the 50% req'd).
2. Run your PCC, hit support and then repair - follow the steps, it should ran by itshelf.
3. PCC will ask you to hold vol.down+plugin usb.. do it. It should say downloading ... and when done, your phone now should be back to stock.
Good luck - hope it works for you.
Sent from my C6506 using Tapatalk 2
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I don't even know the battery level.....
I already try it.... No sign of life
AndreIrawan97 said:
I don't even know the battery level.....
I already try it.... No sign of life
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Even only plugin to usb at the end ? I guess your only option is send in for service/exchange.
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Hi, I have Sony Xperia Arc S LT18l.
Earlier I decided to update to 4.1.b.0.587. I got a picture of an open box with an arrow and 4 dots underneath. Then the screen went blank, so I waited for about 30 minutes and nothing changed. Now it won't start, only response I'm getting from it is if I hold power button and back button down at the same time when it is not connected to a computer the LED will blink green and the phone will vibrate and go black. If I hold the power button and back button down when connected to the computer the LED turns green and stays green. The computer says device driver unsuccessfully installed, when I click on that a screen will pop up saying my device driver's name is S1Boot Download.
What should I do?
I see, you made a over-the-air upgrade, which is ROM update directly from the phone, either over WiFi or 3G.
Did you have unlocked bootloader? Because if yes, then that is the cause for that issue. To fix this, check the tutorial in my signature on how to unbrick your phone.
Someguyfromhell said:
I see, you made a over-the-air upgrade, which is ROM update directly from the phone, either over WiFi or 3G.
Did you have unlocked bootloader? Because if yes, then that is the cause for that issue. To fix this, check the tutorial in my signature on how to unbrick your phone.
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Well that is all correct except that I'm not sure whether my bootloader was locked or unlocked, I've had it for about 2 weeks and never fiddled around with bootloader. Is it possible it came unlocked?
Stendido said:
Well that is all correct except that I'm not sure whether my bootloader was locked or unlocked, I've had it for about 2 weeks and never fiddled around with bootloader. Is it possible it came unlocked?
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Did you buy it as a new one or second-hand?
Someguyfromhell said:
Did you buy it as a new one or second-hand?
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New one. Should also mention that when I plug it into my computer it pops up as S1Boot Download.
Someguyfromhell said:
To fix this, check the tutorial in my signature on how to unbrick your phone.
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Give this a try. Nothing to lose there.
Someguyfromhell said:
Give this a try. Nothing to lose there.
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Tried flashing with my flashtool (Emma). Says I couldn't flash because my bootloader is locked...
Stendido said:
Tried flashing with my flashtool (Emma). Says I couldn't flash because my bootloader is locked...
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Currently, I can only think of one solution: Download Flashtool, download a stock firmware package (aka .FTF file). As you are using Android ICS 4.0.4, then you might want to search for 4.1.B.0.587 or 4.1.B.0.431 build versions.
Checked my files, I found 4.1.B.0.587 for LT18i: http://www.mediafire.com/download/rhr59r4o6oarnfx/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2184).7z
You will need 7-Zip to extract the FTF from that. Afterwards, install Flashtool, then look into Flashtool folder (by default C:\Flashtool), install drivers (Flashmode drivers). Further on, open up Flashtool, click the lightning button, Flashmode, browse to the FTF file, then make sure to untick "Wipe data", "Wipe cache", "Wipe apps log". By that, you will keep your personal data in your phone and they won't get lost.
If you have any questions, just ask. Once you are finished, let me know of the results.
Someguyfromhell said:
Give this a try. Nothing to lose there.
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This is the log I got...
16/035/2013 02:35:40 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
16/035/2013 02:35:40 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
16/035/2013 02:35:47 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/036/2013 02:36:12 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/036/2013 02:36:13 - INFO - Selected null
16/036/2013 02:36:13 - INFO - Flash canceled
16/036/2013 02:36:25 - INFO - Selected LT18i / 4.1.B.0.431 / (1254-2184)
16/036/2013 02:36:25 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
16/036/2013 02:36:46 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
16/036/2013 02:36:47 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
16/036/2013 02:36:48 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/036/2013 02:36:48 - INFO - Reading device information
16/036/2013 02:36:52 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
16/036/2013 02:36:52 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
16/036/2013 02:36:53 - INFO - Start Flashing
16/036/2013 02:36:53 - INFO - Processing loader
16/036/2013 02:36:53 - INFO - Checking header
16/036/2013 02:36:53 - INFO - Ending flash session
16/036/2013 02:36:53 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 22 : The device does not recognize the command.
16/036/2013 02:36:53 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
16/036/2013 02:36:53 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/036/2013 02:36:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Someguyfromhell said:
Give this a try. Nothing to lose there.
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Ok an update
I tried what you said above again, this time ticking the TA. Everything went smoothly, it said flashing was finished and for me to unplug and start my
phone. The phone vibrates after holding just the power button down for about 2 seconds but remains blank...
Final update
The phone is back to working. I flashed the .ftf in unbrickxperia2011.zip and then flashed 4.1.b.0.431 firmware. Phone is back to normal with no lost data. Thank you very much for your help.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
Hello their I have a problem with my xperia ion (obviously) I have soft bricked my phone, So heres the story .... i backed up my phone 2 days ago just incase lol . i installed CWM for xperia ion just incase aswell before i installed an app so i can change my fonts and boot animation on my xperia ion. I downloaded and use "Rom Toolbox Pro" and from their on i use the "Boot Animations" app to change the original At&t startup to the Razr M bootup. and after i restarted it , it worked just fine. Then after i went back to the app and went to the Font installer i backed it up as well as my boot animation. I installed a certain font i think it was " " after i restarted the phone , again, it worked perfectly fine , then after a couple uses of the font i got tired of it so i went and hit restore , i didnt know what i was really doing from their. a menu popped up with all these things checked so i went ahead and clicked ok, and it said to restart , so then i did. After it was restarting , upon booting up it would just shutoff or shutdown or do this fading away power off thing as it finished the boot animation. After the third time i did the " soft reset trick" and it still happened again, but by mistakenly doing a ":hard reset trick I think " it just completely vibrated 3 times instead of 1 not realizing and it shutoff. nothing was happened i pressed a few buttons but it still didnt budge. and i read online that to let it die while plugged in to the factory WALL charger. so then i did that.......after a few 15-16 hrs i had a constant red LED light come on and then after another few 2-3 hours there was this red LED blinking i guess? it was as if it was trying to turn on or something. but all i saw was the screen come one but nothing showing and the LED staying on for a few then going out .....so as of right now it stopped doing that. and its now at a constant RED LED LIGHT nothing else. i dont what else to do. i have my Flashtool already good to go with the stock f/w ready to wipe data /cache and everything i guess.
and what did i do that ruined the phone?
How long should it take?
will it change led colors so i can flash it?
so what do i do for now?
edit- my phone has a locked bootloader so I cant use the fastboot method only flashmode method. before when i pressed the power button i would see a red led and then it look like it tried to start , the screen came on but it was pitch black and then it stopped and what it seemed to be that it restarted and it kept doing that. I guess the backlit on& off then repeat and then to Constant RED LED. i only did the soft reset where i jheld the power and volume button and it vibrated 1 time. , it didnt even scan the phone or detect as i connected it to my computer, i can only do the flash mode method only. manually i guess......
Red LED turned on, after a second the screens turns on (just black) for 1 second, red led turns off like screen and 2 seconds red LED is on again and the same start again (with screen and so on). the rubber band is holding down the volume down button. so as of now i started flashtool, flashmode, selected the firmware and when it asked me to plug the phone in, the phones already plugged in, but right Now the computer doesnt detect the phone at all, no sound , no pop nothing in device manager, but its continuing with from the beginning (blinking screen and red LED).......its removed and connected my wall charger and im going to wait overnight for this attempt.
edit- 2 its been a few days im still going with the process of trying to flash my phone through flashtool. I had to keep repeating steps like charge my phone, until the red led goes away and then plugging it into my laptop after a few 0-15 minutes my laptop detects it and it trys to install driver when I already have them installed I guess from Pccampanion and flashtool drivers aswell.
edit- 3
GOD NEWS TODAY!!!!! i let it charge on my laptop and it was at red , so i put flashtool on un plugged my phone ( rubberband was still on it) and when it a pop said to connect it, i plugged in the phone nothing happened after about i guess an hour or 2 i heard a sound and flashtool read the phone and my comptuer tried to install a "SEMC Driver" or something.
but i forgot i had two flashtools installed just in case......... i used the old on 9.1 and i didnt installed drivers dammit ..... im using 9.13 which has it installed
04/028/2013 15:28:24 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
04/028/2013 15:28:24 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
04/028/2013 15:28:44 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/032/2013 15:32:04 - INFO - Selected LT28at / 6.1.C.1.111 / ATT
04/032/2013 15:32:04 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
04/036/2013 15:36:13 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
04/051/2013 15:51:34 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
04/051/2013 15:51:34 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
04/051/2013 15:51:34 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
04/051/2013 15:51:35 - INFO - Start Flashing
04/051/2013 15:51:35 - INFO - Processing loader
04/051/2013 15:51:35 - INFO - Checking header
04/051/2013 15:51:35 - INFO - Ending flash session
04/051/2013 15:51:35 - ERROR -
04/051/2013 15:51:35 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
04/051/2013 15:51:39 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
04/051/2013 15:51:39 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
04/051/2013 15:51:42 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/051/2013 15:51:45 - INFO - Device disconnected
after that the phone is doing the red led and the screen comes on for 1 second and then cuts off process.
edit- 4
this is what happened today after i let it charge until the led went off - same process
06/036/2013 16:36:35 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
06/036/2013 16:36:35 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
06/036/2013 16:36:42 - INFO - Device disconnected
06/037/2013 16:37:00 - INFO - Selected LT28at / 6.1.C.1.111 / ATT
06/037/2013 16:37:00 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
06/038/2013 16:38:41 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
06/049/2013 16:49:34 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
06/049/2013 16:49:36 - INFO - Start Flashing
06/049/2013 16:49:36 - INFO - Processing loader
06/049/2013 16:49:36 - INFO - Checking header
06/049/2013 16:49:36 - INFO - Ending flash session
06/049/2013 16:49:36 - ERROR -
06/049/2013 16:49:36 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
06/049/2013 16:49:37 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
06/049/2013 16:49:37 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
06/049/2013 16:49:39 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
06/049/2013 16:49:45 - INFO - Device disconnected
and then windows pops up this "SEMC Flash Device....
it was trying to install it but it then can up with "Device Unplugged
and the second one came up "Base System Device...
and it was trying to install that and it gave me this "no Driver found...
this is frustrating me a bit wheres the drivers for these i need it . or am I missing something from the forum.....like possibly instead of wiping the whole rom do I wipe the kernel and loader. sin ? instead. I don't know what to do I think I missed something, like I think I skipped a step or part I think the kernal recharging cycle oh idk. please someone help .....
IAmTechFreq said:
Hello their I have a problem with my xperia ion (obviously) I have soft bricked my phone, So heres the story .... i backed up my phone 2 days ago just incase lol . i installed CWM for xperia ion just incase aswell before i installed an app so i can change my fonts and boot animation on my xperia ion. I downloaded and use "Rom Toolbox Pro" and from their on i use the "Boot Animations" app to change the original At&t startup to the Razr M bootup. and after i restarted it , it worked just fine. Then after i went back to the app and went to the Font installer i backed it up as well as my boot animation. I installed a certain font i think it was " " after i restarted the phone , again, it worked perfectly fine , then after a couple uses of the font i got tired of it so i went and hit restore , i didnt know what i was really doing from their. a menu popped up with all these things checked so i went ahead and clicked ok, and it said to restart , so then i did. After it was restarting , upon booting up it would just shutoff or shutdown or do this fading away power off thing as it finished the boot animation. After the third time i did the " soft reset trick" and it still happened again, but by mistakenly doing a ":hard reset trick I think " it just completely vibrated 3 times instead of 1 not realizing and it shutoff. nothing was happened i pressed a few buttons but it still didnt budge. and i read online that to let it die while plugged in to the factory WALL charger. so then i did that.......after a few 15-16 hrs i had a constant red LED light come on and then after another few 2-3 hours there was this red LED blinking i guess? it was as if it was trying to turn on or something. but all i saw was the screen come one but nothing showing and the LED staying on for a few then going out .....so as of right now it stopped doing that. and its now at a constant RED LED LIGHT nothing else. i dont what else to do. i have my Flashtool already good to go with the stock f/w ready to wipe data /cache and everything i guess.
and what did i do that ruined the phone?
How long should it take?
will it change led colors so i can flash it?
so what do i do for now?
edit- my phone has a locked bootloader so I cant use the fastboot method only flashmode method. before when i pressed the power button i would see a red led and then it look like it tried to start , the screen came on but it was pitch black and then it stopped and what it seemed to be that it restarted and it kept doing that. I guess the backlit on& off then repeat and then to Constant RED LED. i only did the soft reset where i jheld the power and volume button and it vibrated 1 time. , it didnt even scan the phone or detect as i connected it to my computer, i can only do the flash mode method only. manually i guess......
Red LED turned on, after a second the screens turns on (just black) for 1 second, red led turns off like screen and 2 seconds red LED is on again and the same start again (with screen and so on). the rubber band is holding down the volume down button. so as of now i started flashtool, flashmode, selected the firmware and when it asked me to plug the phone in, the phones already plugged in, but right Now the computer doesnt detect the phone at all, no sound , no pop nothing in device manager, but its continuing with from the beginning (blinking screen and red LED).......its removed and connected my wall charger and im going to wait overnight for this attempt.
edit- 2 its been a few days im still going with the process of trying to flash my phone through flashtool. I had to keep repeating steps like charge my phone, until the red led goes away and then plugging it into my laptop after a few 0-15 minutes my laptop detects it and it trys to install driver when I already have them installed I guess from Pccampanion and flashtool drivers aswell.
edit- 3
GOD NEWS TODAY!!!!! i let it charge on my laptop and it was at red , so i put flashtool on un plugged my phone ( rubberband was still on it) and when it a pop said to connect it, i plugged in the phone nothing happened after about i guess an hour or 2 i heard a sound and flashtool read the phone and my comptuer tried to install a "SEMC Driver" or something.
but i forgot i had two flashtools installed just in case......... i used the old on 9.1 and i didnt installed drivers dammit ..... im using 9.13 which has it installed
04/028/2013 15:28:24 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
04/028/2013 15:28:24 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
04/028/2013 15:28:44 - INFO - Device disconnected
04/032/2013 15:32:04 - INFO - Selected LT28at / 6.1.C.1.111 / ATT
04/032/2013 15:32:04 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
04/036/2013 15:36:13 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
04/051/2013 15:51:34 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
04/051/2013 15:51:34 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
04/051/2013 15:51:34 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
04/051/2013 15:51:35 - INFO - Start Flashing
04/051/2013 15:51:35 - INFO - Processing loader
04/051/2013 15:51:35 - INFO - Checking header
04/051/2013 15:51:35 - INFO - Ending flash session
04/051/2013 15:51:35 - ERROR -
04/051/2013 15:51:35 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
04/051/2013 15:51:39 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
04/051/2013 15:51:39 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
04/051/2013 15:51:42 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
04/051/2013 15:51:45 - INFO - Device disconnected
after that the phone is doing the red led and the screen comes on for 1 second and then cuts off process.
edit- 4
this is what happened today after i let it charge until the led went off - same process
06/036/2013 16:36:35 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
06/036/2013 16:36:35 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
06/036/2013 16:36:42 - INFO - Device disconnected
06/037/2013 16:37:00 - INFO - Selected LT28at / 6.1.C.1.111 / ATT
06/037/2013 16:37:00 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
06/038/2013 16:38:41 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
06/049/2013 16:49:34 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
06/049/2013 16:49:36 - INFO - Start Flashing
06/049/2013 16:49:36 - INFO - Processing loader
06/049/2013 16:49:36 - INFO - Checking header
06/049/2013 16:49:36 - INFO - Ending flash session
06/049/2013 16:49:36 - ERROR -
06/049/2013 16:49:36 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
06/049/2013 16:49:37 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
06/049/2013 16:49:37 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
06/049/2013 16:49:39 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
06/049/2013 16:49:45 - INFO - Device disconnected
and then windows pops up this "SEMC Flash Device....
it was trying to install it but it then can up with "Device Unplugged
and the second one came up "Base System Device...
and it was trying to install that and it gave me this "no Driver found...
this is frustrating me a bit wheres the drivers for these i need it . or am I missing something from the forum.....like possibly instead of wiping the whole rom do I wipe the kernel and loader. sin ? instead. I don't know what to do I think I missed something, like I think I skipped a step or part I think the kernal recharging cycle oh idk. please someone help .....
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Hi.....I was wondering where you found the flashtool for xperia ion lt28at. I downloaded a flashtool but its for x8, x10, x10 mini and others but not ion lt28at.
Yep
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Just went through this myself, install the drivers from flashtool, bottom two.(no worry of our device not being in list) then restart computer, mine was boot looping on Sony screen ..that's what you want you are close, rubber band around volume down,plug into rear USB port if possible, flash tool with gingerbread ftf loaded and hit flash and just wait every ten minutes mine would loop but eventually green led hit and started flashing. I was on xp couldn't do anything with 8.1, rogers jellybean took 12 minutes to flash and u only have ten minutes before phone starts charging and shuts off giving error in flash tool.... tried stock att and rogers just didn't have enough time and they failed to flash, ginger was just enough time. Just don't hold volume down for three vibrations again if anything one is all that's needed. Patience and use gingerbread ftf. All you want is it running then flash whatever you want.