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[Q] Very stubborn Bootloop

Hey there guys,
I've got a bit of a problem...
I have an Xperia arc S here, Locked bootloader. CWM installed through flashtool.
I tried to flash a rom (Yes, with compatitibility for locked bootloader). Ofcourse I made a backup, then wiped everything before flashing, also formatted the required items.
However, the phone gets stuck in a bootloop, I also can't boot into recovery...
So, any of you guys got an idea, something possible through fastboot? or PCC?
Thanks in advance.

If your phone's bootloader is locked then the best solution would be to repair it with PCC or SEUS!
Or you can manually flash the appropriate ftf file using flash tool!

Trying PCC now, got some bad experiences with it though using an xperia sola. Lets hope for the best.
First time doesn't work, would anyone be kind enough to provide a link to a ftf file?

PCC finished it in the second round... Thanks mate.

Install CWM with X-Parts from Play Store.

[SOLVED]Need urgent help! Device stucked on black screen...

Oh man not again... I've lost my previous phone (TG-01) in the same way. My phone was working just fine until I decided to flash the turbo kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817548). By following the directions in the link (http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/how-to-use-fastboot.html), I've done all of the steps mentioned but then the problems started. When I first opened the device after flashing the kernel, all I saw was just a black screen. Approximately two minutes later the battery indicator and clock showed up on the top right of the screen. With some search in Google, I've found the post below:
MissionImprobable said:
Did you wipe data, cache, and then format and remount system before applying the new zip?
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So I've tried to follow these steps too but looks like I'm failed. Now I can't flash another kernel because the PC doesn't detect my phone after the "waiting for device" prompt in the fastboot. Before trying something again I thought asking for help in the forums is a good idea. So please, please help me. I'm very upset now and I won't get any better without fixing this problem. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Did you flash the recovery on xperia gamer site?If you did this it is only a recovery not a kernal.You should have flashed a kernal with recovery built in like the turbo kernal which as recovery built in.According to xperiargamer gamer link you need to to connect through flashtool to get into the recovery.I would look in flashtool to try to boot into recovery or flash another kernal with recovery built in then flash a new rom.But obviously flashtool needs to recognise your phone :fingers-crossed:

That's the problem. Before I messed with the settings it had no problems with detecting my device. I guess I screwed up something.
Also just noticed I CAN get incoming calls but I can't answer them. So the phone is actually working, then? What should I do now?

What rom are you on?Can you get in fastboot mode with phone?(holding search while connecting to pc.) is the phone partially working?

tallman43 said:
What rom are you on?Can you get in fastboot mode with phone?(holding search while connecting to pc.) is the phone partially working?
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When I first flashed the kernel I was on stock 2.3.4, but immediately after the flashing I switched to X Dark ICS. Yes, I can use the fastboot mode, but fastboot does not recognize it while SEUS does. Weird...,
I can enter the boot menu with no problems at all.

Xdark ICS is not compatible with turbo kernel.Only certain roms work they are listed on CosmicDan site.Also when you say you can get into boot menu do you mean via the phone?

tallman43 said:
Xdark ICS is not compatible with turbo kernel.Only certain roms work they are listed on CosmicDan site.Also when you say you can get into boot menu do you mean via the phone?
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Yes, I can enter and browse the boot menu by opening the phone while tapping back and volume up keys. Now trying on a different computer, will post the results.

No use. Damn.
PLEASE HELP ME BEFORE I GO NUTS.

Confused by what you mean boot menu! Do you mean recovery? Also if this is turbo recovery just install a compatible rom via install zip option,there are links to them on CosmicDans site.Download one place on sdcard and flash with turbo recovery :fingers-crossed:

Re: Need urgent help! Device stucked on black screen...
Boot menu?? Recovery?? Cant u just flash a stock firmware via flashtool using flashmode?? If the boot menu you were talking about is recovery u should be able to enter fastboot/flashmode. Regarding the un-recognize problem did u try updating the driver?? Does flashtool even detect your phone??
Sorry for the lot of Q. Just want to get a clear view of your situation.
Regards,
Sdojoin

sdojoin said:
Boot menu?? Recovery?? Cant u just flash a stock firmware via flashtool using flashmode?? If the boot menu you were talking about is recovery u should be able to enter fastboot/flashmode. Regarding the un-recognize problem did u try updating the driver?? Does flashtool even detect your phone??
Sorry for the lot of Q. Just want to get a clear view of your situation.
Regards,
Sdojoin
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Flashtool not recognizing is phone

tallman43 said:
Confused by what you mean boot menu! Do you mean recovery? Also if this is turbo recovery just install a compatible rom via install zip option,there are links to them on CosmicDans site.Download one place on sdcard and flash with turbo recovery :fingers-crossed:
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I guess so... Sorry, I'm totally new to the Android. I'll try that. Thanks again my friend.
sdojoin said:
Boot menu?? Recovery?? Cant u just flash a stock firmware via flashtool using flashmode?? If the boot menu you were talking about is recovery u should be able to enter fastboot/flashmode. Regarding the un-recognize problem did u try updating the driver?? Does flashtool even detect your phone??
Sorry for the lot of Q. Just want to get a clear view of your situation.
Regards,
Sdojoin
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No need to apologize, you are right, I should have mentioned these.
Flashtool? I don't think it's Flashtool. It's something in the fastboot folder with the command prompt thing. Shift+Right Click if I remember it correctly.
Trying the Flashtool now, I'll keep you updated. Thanks for the reply.

Re: Need urgent help! Device stucked on black screen...
No probs. This is what we do.
Regards,
Sdojoin

Guess what?.I've flashed version 4.0.2.A.0.42 (UK Generic) with Flashtool. And now my phone is back again! HAHAHAHAHA I'M FRICKING HAPPY!!! THANK YOU GUYS. Ehm... Really, I thank you both. You two have a good day.
By the way, what should I do now? I was thinking about installing some Custom ROMs but I'm too scared to do it after these. Now the phone's running on 2.3.3. Is my rooted/bootloader unlocked status gone?

Congrats. Flashtool is a perfect fail sav. As for root, just use flashtool to root it. BL stays unlock once u've unlocked it. It locks when u decide to lock it. Everythings there man.
Regards,
Sdojoin

El Diablo said:
Guess what?.I've flashed version 4.0.2.A.0.42 (UK Generic) with Flashtool. And now my phone is back again! HAHAHAHAHA I'M FRICKING HAPPY!!! THANK YOU GUYS. Ehm... Really, I thank you both. You two have a good day.
By the way, what should I do now? I was thinking about installing some Custom ROMs but I'm too scared to do it after these. Now the phone's running on 2.3.3. Is my rooted/bootloader unlocked status gone?
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Glad to hear don't let one mistake put you off do a lot of reading and take your time,also no its not locked that's a different process and why would you want to lock it again and stop all the fun lol.

tallman43 said:
Glad to hear don't let one mistake put you off do a lot of reading and take your time,also no its not locked that's a different process and why would you want to lock it again and stop all the fun lol.
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Thank you so much for your time guys.

Did you actually install a Rom
@OP or did you just flash the turbo kernel? @everyone else If you flash a new kernel would that necessarily delete your ROM or would you still be able to boot to a stock rom?

think i bricked my phone

hey guys, like the dumba** i am, i believe i bricked my phone... i really had no experience with it but i tried it anyways and now my phone wont boot up, its stuck on the sony ericsson screen and i cant seem to be able to access the recovery mode or anything, i installed CWM and booted to install a custom rom, it said sucessful and after rebotting itself it wouldnt go past sony ericsson, is there a way to fix it guys?

rawrzforme said:
hey guys, like the dumba** i am, i believe i bricked my phone... i really had no experience with it but i tried it anyways and now my phone wont boot up, its stuck on the sony ericsson screen and i cant seem to be able to access the recovery mode or anything, i installed CWM and booted to install a custom rom, it said sucessful and after rebotting itself it wouldnt go past sony ericsson, is there a way to fix it guys?
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If your bootloader is locked, you can repair it with Sony's PC Companion program for windows.
If your bootloader is unlocked, your only choice is to use flashtool to flash stock firmware

Bakisha said:
If your bootloader is locked, you can repair it with Sony's PC Companion program for windows.
If your bootloader is unlocked, your only choice is to use flashtool to flash stock firmware
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hey thanks for the reply, i read around a bit and downloaded flashtool, but when i run the flashtool it says 'preparing files for flashing' and then my phone just goes and reboots to get stuck on sony ericsson again, not giving time for flashtool to flash the phone.

rawrzforme said:
hey thanks for the reply, i read around a bit and downloaded flashtool, but when i run the flashtool it says 'preparing files for flashing' and then my phone just goes and reboots to get stuck on sony ericsson again, not giving time for flashtool to flash the phone.
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You have to switch it off first before connecting, then connect while holding back when they ask you to in Flashtool.
Just to be safe, remove the battery and replace it after switching off.
Sent from my C5303 using xda premium

sonyxperiaplayer said:
You have to switch it off first before connecting, then connect while holding back when they ask you to in Flashtool.
Just to be safe, remove the battery and replace it after switching off.
Sent from my C5303 using xda premium
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thanks! its flashing now :3 will update on status

phone is flashed and its working again, i want to try to install the ICSpeed rom again, just one question, do i have to instal a new kernel so i can do that first? or the rom first then the kernel?

rawrzforme said:
phone is flashed and its working again, i want to try to install the ICSpeed rom again, just one question, do i have to instal a new kernel so i can do that first? or the rom first then the kernel?
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Download the zip on the sdcad then install this kernel.
> Sony Ericsson Xperia Play > Xperia Play Android Development > [KERNEL][PLAY] LuPuSv7 [STOCK ICS/GB & CM9][LINARO 4.7.3][19-06-13]
It's working fine for me.

rawrzforme said:
phone is flashed and its working again, i want to try to install the ICSpeed rom again, just one question, do i have to instal a new kernel so i can do that first? or the rom first then the kernel?
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Well first you need a unlocked bootloader.
Then, you have to flash a ICS kernel for an ICS ROM (using fast boot)
LuPuS is a good kernel and is pretty stable too.
After that just install the ROM through CWM.
Sent from my C5303 using xda premium

Bakisha said:
If your bootloader is locked, you can repair it with Sony's PC Companion program for windows.
If your bootloader is unlocked, your only choice is to use flashtool to flash stock firmware
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I have a similiar problem. But I relocked de bootloades, can I use de PC companion?

Henrique88 said:
I have a similiar problem. But I relocked de bootloades, can I use de PC companion?
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I don't know about that. But you can try it. In worst case, it won't do anything at all.
But i'm sure that Emma (son'ys flashtool for unlocked BL) will work. Here is a link

[Q] Phone doesn't do anything

Hello,
My name is Tim and I'm new on this forum. I've read a lot of topics during the past year but I've never joined XDA, till now.
I do have a question about my sony xperia s. I did want a custom rom for it. After reading many of the topics about how to install it I finally had the courage to do it. Because of several things I couldn't find time and now, before going to bed I thougt I'de give it a try.
It went wrong and now my phone stopped working, kind of. I forgot to copy the file of the custom rom to Sdcard of my phone, so i cant reach it now. The flashtool did it's job and removed the stock rom. Now i'm in the middle of two roms but cant go further.
Rom manager is installed but I don't know what to do know. Please don't tell me what I shouldn't have done but tell me what to do.
Regards

bikeriderr1 said:
Hello,
My name is Tim and I'm new on this forum. I've read a lot of topics during the past year but I've never joined XDA, till now.
I do have a question about my sony xperia s. I did want a custom rom for it. After reading many of the topics about how to install it I finally had the courage to do it. Because of several things I couldn't find time and now, before going to bed I thougt I'de give it a try.
It went wrong and now my phone stopped working, kind of. I forgot to copy the file of the custom rom to Sdcard of my phone, so i cant reach it now. The flashtool did it's job and removed the stock rom. Now i'm in the middle of two roms but cant go further.
Rom manager is installed but I don't know what to do know. Please don't tell me what I shouldn't have done but tell me what to do.
Regards
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Which ROM you are using now and your phone still can boot up?

chrissiong said:
Which ROM you are using now and your phone still can boot up?
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The ROM that's on my phone now is the stock rom. The phone can still boot up

bikeriderr1 said:
The ROM that's on my phone now is the stock rom. The phone can still boot up
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Don't use ROM manager as it didn't compatible to our device. Did you unlock your bootloader? If yes then you can flash any custom ROM in the android development thread

chrissiong said:
Don't use ROM manager as it didn't compatible to our device. Did you unlock your bootloader? If yes then you can flash any custom ROM in the android development thread
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Thanks, got everything working fine now. I used fastboot to flash original rom and now flashed a rom via flashtool. The only thing is that i cant use usb data transfer. You know how to fix it?

bikeriderr1 said:
Thanks, got everything working fine now. I used fastboot to flash original rom and now flashed a rom via flashtool. The only thing is that i cant use usb data transfer. You know how to fix it?
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Install sony pc companion and connect to pc. It should automatically install driver then you will be able to mount your sdcard

chrissiong said:
Install sony pc companion and connect to pc. It should automatically install driver then you will be able to mount your sdcard
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Got it fixed! Thanks for your replys and help! I got the stock rom on it and the drivers work again

[Help] Recovering from Soft-Brick

Hey guys,
I have XZL C6503 and was on eXistenZ v4 with unlocked bootloader and a few days ago my phone started to reboot randomly, so I decided to flash stock rom with flash tool.
But since then Im stuck in a bootloop.
I have read this Guide but I didnt managed it to work again.
I have no problems to go into flashmode/fastboot mode and I already tried out different kernels and managed to open CWM on my phone but no matter which rom I try to install barely the installation has started my phone turns off.
I flashed with flash tool:
C6503_10.3.1.A.2.67_Global-LTE.ftf
C6503_10.3.A.0.423_MEA.ftf
C6503_10.5.A.0.230_BR.ftf
Flashtool did not produce any error, but my phone wont go further than the SONY logo.
I also tried the tool emma, but it was just as with flashtool.
When I try Sony PC Companion it produces some error, same with SEUS, probably cause of the unlocked bootloader.
Do you know any way to help me out?
I just need to relock my bootloader to send it back to sony.
Backup TA need unfortunately a running system.
Many thanks in advance for your help!

Well... When im having a bootloop, i usually flash the stock ftf, then wipe ALL.... It works for me

hm I tried it serveral times, but didnt succeed
I read some tip, which suggests to flash a rom via fastboot, but I need a rom that comes with a system.img
Do you know where to get such file?

mo3mo said:
hm I tried it serveral times, but didnt succeed
I read some tip, which suggests to flash a rom via fastboot, but I need a rom that comes with a system.img
Do you know where to get such file?
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Well, im flashing c6506 ftf file on my c6502...
Search it in this forum

Ok I managed it to install Cyanogenmod and relocked bootloader.
It's on the way to sony :laugh: