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Xperia Ion soft/hard bricked using Font Installer

My Xperia Ion has unlocked bootloader and installed this kernel.
I have used the Font Installer and installed an incompatible font and the phone restarted after it and went into bootloop (only sony and xperia logos were showing and the phone was restarting all the time...)
The first thing I did was soft reset (up+power for 5 seconds) but nothing changed so i did hard reset and the phone got bricked after with no led and vibrations, unable to connect to pc...
I put it into wall charger over night but nothing changed only there is the red led flashing when connected to the charger/PC ( 5 seconds red led, then 20 seconds no led and again and again)
I have tried Flashtool, PPC, fastboot and all the button combinations while connected to PC but nothing works, the phone is completely dead...
Does anybody know how to fix this issue?

Can you dissemble it? If it is decemble it and disconnect battery cable from motherboard and re connect it. After that try to connect to flashtool and flash stock firmware.
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pharix said:
Can you dissemble it? If it is decemble it and disconnect battery cable from motherboard and re connect it. After that try to connect to flashtool and flash stock firmware.
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I have opened the phone but am too afraid to go further. Have you yourself done it before? Is disconnecting of the battery the only way how to fix it?

I don't know is there is another way. I just telling you about my experience. I did it quite many times.
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pharix said:
I don't know is there is another way. I just telling you about my experience. I did it quite many times.
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Please can you tell me how to do so? I have removed the inner plastic cover already, I have uploaded a pic... Can you tell me how can I unplug the battery from the motherboard?
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OK, I have figured it out myself, just unpluged the small curved cable with the white end coming from the battery and reconnected after few minutes... It seems the phone is now charging

boot loop due to incompatible font
installed a incompatible font installed with ifont it is in boot loop
what to do?
locked bootloader
but rooted with doomlord easy rooting toolkit r17
jelly bean 6.2.B.0.211
xperia ion LT28h
plzzzz help........

frostitomik said:
Please can you tell me how to do so? I have removed the inner plastic cover already, I have uploaded a pic... Can you tell me how can I unplug the battery from the motherboard?
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OK, I have figured it out myself, just unpluged the small curved cable with the white end coming from the battery and reconnected after few minutes... It seems the phone is now charging
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So, did it work, I mean unplugging the battery and putting it back??
II'm in the same position as you were, and so desperate abt it..

Im having the same problem
this happened to me aswell i installed a font and rebooted it without checking which ones were the defaults or not and it gave me a boot loop im desperate a swell.

[Q] HELP!!

My galaxy nexus won't charge but does get connected to the computer! It gets recognized and file transfer is also possible.For some apparent reason the phone shows its on ac but the battery seems to be draining!!!??
Thanx for ur help

shubhangpandey said:
My galaxy nexus won't charge but does get connected to the computer! It gets recognized and file transfer is also possible.For some apparent reason the phone shows its on ac but the battery seems to be draining!!!??
Thanx for ur help
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Have you tried flashing a different kernel( if its custom of course), or perhaps reflashing the rom entirely? if neither of those work and a different cable\charger doesn't work, it could be the battery. How old is the battery?

Most of the times you can fix these type of errors just shutting down your phone, unplugging the battery and let it down for a while (one minute or more is enough). If not, just try what @matinm90 said before me. I don't think format a new ROM is the simplest way to solve the problem tough.
Let us know if you solve the problem!!

banana1993 said:
Most of the times you can fix these type of errors just shutting down your phone, unplugging the battery and let it down for a while (one minute or more is enough). If not, just try what @matinm90 said before me. I don't think format a new ROM is the simplest way to solve the problem tough.
Let us know if you solve the problem!!
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yeah technically flashing a new rom or the same one but fresh may not help, but hopefully it would narrow things down lol

Thanks for your help guys I tried a different kernel(franko), a different rom(miui) in which the battery indicator says its charging but battery is still discharging!! I don't think its a battery problem since it charges to a 100% using my friends nexus.

shubhangpandey said:
Thanks for your help guys I tried a different kernel(franko), a different rom(miui) in which the battery indicator says its charging but battery is still discharging!! I don't think its a battery problem since it charges to a 100% using my friends nexus.
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And if you try to go back to stock via fastboot? If that doesnt help I think your USB port is broken..
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I will switch back to stock but I have already replaced the usb! before that it didn't get recognized in the computer

[Q] Bricked device after updating on B117

Tried to update to B117 using the dload folder on the SD card and local update.
[topic here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46062184#post46062184]
The phone restarted, went to the update mode ... and then blank... frozen black. I just took my eyes off it 2 secs. It was writing yellow log lines for the update status, then it was gone.
Given the fact that I get not even a charging amber led when I connect the cable, it seems it's in "coma".
And since the battery is not removable I cannot do the tricks I used to do with my old DHD.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

danielterci said:
Tried to update to B117 using the dload folder on the SD card and local update.
[topic here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46062184#post46062184]
The phone restarted, went to the update mode ... and then blank... frozen black. I just took my eyes off it 2 secs. It was writing yellow log lines for the update status, then it was gone.
Given the fact that I get not even a charging amber led when I connect the cable, it seems it's in "coma".
And since the battery is not removable I cannot do the tricks I used to do with my old DHD.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
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I think you should download firmware for your mobile and flash it.Put the firmware in sdcard/dload/update.app. by some card reader. Now insert sd card and press vol+ vol- and power button. Install firmware and also go to recovery mode and wipe cache. You can access recovery by pressing vol - and vol + button simultaneously.
If the phone does not turns on then connect it to charger for an hour two and retry.!!

Thanks for trying to help. But ... the phone was frozen black. No response, nor to trying to shut down/power off, nor to charge (no led turned on), nor connecting to PC.
Entering the factory menu (holding + / - and power on) did not work either.
The only option that remained was to disconnect battery. But guess what? )))))
Anyway, I left it several hours ago to the Vodafone Store for troubleshooting. Now, I'm just waiting for them to call me back in a few days.

[Status update]
The phone is still in service (1 week and counting). I assume it's going to have some hardware replaced. If it was just a software issue, this would have been solved way quicker.
I am waiting to see whether it was the same motherboard replacement issue some others mentioned.

danielterci said:
[Status update]
The phone is still in service (1 week and counting). I assume it's going to have some hardware replaced. If it was just a software issue, this would have been solved way quicker.
I am waiting to see whether it was the same motherboard replacement issue some others mentioned.
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You fried it

Man its too dangerous to try B117, I'd stay clear of that update

daryltanael said:
Man its too dangerous to try B117, I'd stay clear of that update
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i got it but must say phone is more hot when using gps or internet .. I think they overclocked it a bit

GalaxySIIII said:
i got it but must say phone is more hot when using gps or internet .. I think they overclocked it a bit
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They overclocked it to the max. :silly: The phone will not support more than the default 1.5Ghz.

danielterci said:
They overclocked it to the max. :silly: The phone will not support more than the default 1.5Ghz.
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but still when am using internet it is clumsy ,awkward , it takes ages to load page and when am trying to zoom in page by fingers the page will start reloading like crazy .. this pissies me off properly !!
It does it on default browser and in chrome .. and in dolphing just loading forever

GalaxySIIII said:
but still when am using internet it is clumsy ,awkward , it takes ages to load page and when am trying to zoom in page by fingers the page will start reloading like crazy .. this pissies me off properly !!
It does it on default browser and in chrome .. and in dolphing just loading forever
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Try next browser or firefox...I use both and without problem

GalaxySIIII said:
but still when am using internet it is clumsy ,awkward , it takes ages to load page and when am trying to zoom in page by fingers the page will start reloading like crazy .. this pissies me off properly !!
It does it on default browser and in chrome .. and in dolphing just loading forever
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Im using B111 and i get that one problem when using xda forums (didn't occur on other websites) on chrome browser. I.e., the website keeps refreshing every time i zoom in. Doesnt happen on huawei browser. I was wondering what causes it.

neodante said:
Try next browser or firefox...I use both and without problem
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i tried opera.. it is quite ok ..

[Off-topic]
In my case before bricking it, I had issues when the phone was charging or connected to USB, it had incredible lags, even scrolling through the home screens. The firmware was B103 or B106. I did not had the chance to try B117.
When it was not connected to any cable everything worked very smooth.

warea said:
Im using B111 and i get that one problem when using xda forums (didn't occur on other websites) on chrome browser. I.e., the website keeps refreshing every time i zoom in. Doesnt happen on huawei browser. I was wondering what causes it.
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yeah exactly ! but it didnt happen in built in browser but it started after while using xda .. strange

danielterci said:
[Off-topic]
In my case before bricking it, I had issues when the phone was charging or connected to USB, it had incredible lags, even scrolling through the home screens. The firmware was B103 or B106. I did not had the chance to try B117.
When it was not connected to any cable everything worked very smooth.
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It is clearly stated in any smartphone user manual, that when phone is charging, the phone and the screen can become unresponsive.

Never read the manual ) But still, it's the first device I have, which got this issue. And I've had a few.

I have just picked up the phone from service. They said the main-board was changed, but given the fact that the back plate, bezel are new with the protection films on them, I think it's a new phone. It has the B106 firmware.

danielterci said:
Tried to update to B117 using the dload folder on the SD card and local update.
[topic here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46062184#post46062184]
The phone restarted, went to the update mode ... and then blank... frozen black. I just took my eyes off it 2 secs. It was writing yellow log lines for the update status, then it was gone.
Given the fact that I get not even a charging amber led when I connect the cable, it seems it's in "coma".
And since the battery is not removable I cannot do the tricks I used to do with my old DHD.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
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i have same problems. after update(update was 100% OK) the phone turn of and after this not turn on. black screen. after 5 hous when i connect the charger was red LED notification light. after this i try turn on and red light turn off. now no any react

Sorry to hear that. You're going to have to go to service. Main-board fried. If it's under warranty you should get a replacement, most probably a new phone.

the phone was bought in CHINA. i do not have warranty, where i can buy mainboard?

GT-I9195: Sudden Death

Brand New Device, Its just been a Week...
I Rooted and Installed CM 11 Yesterday.... So Today,After watching some Anime Video's on it..I Left it for almost 1 Hour... Came back and tried to unlock it...Touch wasnt Responding well.And Phone's Screen was hot indeed.. So Even Shut down wasnt possible ...
So i used Power Button for 10 Seconds and Restarted... Phone Restarted...But again Phone was very Laggy,So Tried Restarting again...This time.... No Display nor any Touch Buttons were lighting up... Instead what i got were random Vibrations.... I tried to get into Download Mode,Recovery....... Yet no Response from Screen but only a Vibration from Device itself...
Any one faced this issue? Any Known Solution...? I wont get free Warranty as Device is from UK

Sam Solomon said:
Brand New Device, Its just been a Week...
I Rooted and Installed CM 11 Yesterday.... So Today,After watching some Anime Video's on it..I Left it for almost 1 Hour... Came back and tried to unlock it...Touch wasnt Responding well.And Phone's Screen was hot indeed.. So Even Shut down wasnt possible ...
So i used Power Button for 10 Seconds and Restarted... Phone Restarted...But again Phone was very Laggy,So Tried Restarting again...This time.... No Display nor any Touch Buttons were lighting up... Instead what i got were random Vibrations.... I tried to get into Download Mode,Recovery....... Yet no Response from Screen but only a Vibration from Device itself...
Any one faced this issue? Any Known Solution...? I wont get free Warranty as Device is from UK
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Did you do a dirty flash?

Flatric said:
Did you do a dirty flash?
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No bro,I did a Clean Install of CM11

Sam Solomon said:
No bro,I did a Clean Install of CM11
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Have you tried to reinstall cm11?

Try removing your battery for a minute then put it back without your sdcard or sim inserted. Then try getting into download or recovery mode

Flatric said:
Have you tried to reinstall cm11?
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Whosat said:
Try removing your battery for a minute then put it back without your sdcard or sim inserted. Then try getting into download or recovery mode
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I tried both of that plenty of times...
For a Surprise...Phone booted up today,,,But touch on right part not working.... Then i resetted...Then total touch not working....After 2 Mintes... Screen acting like Old CRT Monitor..Bluish Green Color Lines.... When on recovery and download mode...No Such Color issues
Totally my Device is Crazy

That means you CAN enter recovery? Try going in recovery and adb pushing a fresh CM image to your phone and then flashing it after doing a good wipe of your phone

Whosat said:
That means you CAN enter recovery? Try going in recovery and adb pushing a fresh CM image to your phone and then flashing it after doing a good wipe of your phone
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I did install Pacman now.... But Screen issue is back....Multiple color's :crying: I think Hardware Issue, I googled about similar issue... No one tried to solve it..instead Replaced it...I'm Really Stuck...Cant even download STock ROM due to its size

Sam Solomon said:
I did install Pacman now.... But Screen issue is back....Multiple color's :crying: I think Hardware Issue, I googled about similar issue... No one tried to solve it..instead Replaced it...I'm Really Stuck...Cant even download STock ROM due to its size
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I had these screen issues too... But for me removing the battery and reflash the Rom did it...

Seems like your new phone has over heated and caused some serious damage to screen and maybe gpu\cpu.
Seen this happen recently with a ROM I installed also. But pulled battery out in time. And installed another.
I always watch out for over heating when installing a new ROM. Usually a sign somebody messing with CPU clocks.
For your sake though I hope you got it in time and can flash another ROM.
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Flatric said:
I had these screen issues too... But for me removing the battery and reflash the Rom did it...
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stevengw said:
Seems like your new phone has over heated and caused some serious damage to screen and maybe gpu\cpu.
Seen this happen recently with a ROM I installed also. But pulled battery out in time. And installed another.
I always watch out for over heating when installing a new ROM. Usually a sign somebody messing with CPU clocks.
For your sake though I hope you got it in time and can flash another ROM.
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I dont think its ROM issue...But Right part of Touch not working... and display gone off... Works without screen... And whenever i give a blow on that right side of the screen....Display Flashes and goes off... I have given it to be checked in a local store

UPDATE : At a Local Shop,they said display is damaged because of water ... [ i never kept or used it with water]
Samsung Store said ...Display was burnt from inside and they will replace it for 6k Indian Rs.... :crying: :crying:

Tell them phone over heated when charging and using WiFi at same time!
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burnt, seriously... are you sure you charger is original from samsung?

stevengw said:
Tell them phone over heated when charging and using WiFi at same time!
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They wont because my Phone is GT-I9195 and was bought from Outside...No Warranty available for me in India...
AhsonAli said:
burnt, seriously... are you sure you charger is original from samsung?
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I use original USB Cable to charge from PC

Hey I've seen this issue too, one of my friends has a GT I9192 and I updated his phone to the latest stock ROM first it worked very good, but one day he was recording something with his camera, and then played the recording after that the phone shut down, and didn't want to restart after taking the battery out and trying again and again, it reboots and after 3 or 4 min turns off again. I flashed some other stock roms but nothing, when I get in recovery mode, after some minutes the screen goes all blue.
And sometimes when restarting it shows colored lines in screen.
Went to Samsung Costumer Care (Saudi Arabia) they say that the phone has been rooted (which is not true) cause the KNOX Warranty bit shows 0x1
I don't know what to do.
The phone was bought in Saudi Arabia. And I live in Europe
Could I send it somewhere in Samsung CS in Europe cause i heard that here in Europe the KNOX warranty bit doesn't affect hardware damages (which I think that this issue is a hardware damage)

urtin said:
Hey I've seen this issue too, one of my friends has a GT I9192 and I updated his phone to the latest stock ROM first it worked very good, but one day he was recording something with his camera, and then played the recording after that the phone shut down, and didn't want to restart after taking the battery out and trying again and again, it reboots and after 3 or 4 min turns off again. I flashed some other stock roms but nothing, when I get in recovery mode, after some minutes the screen goes all blue.
And sometimes when restarting it shows colored lines in screen.
Went to Samsung Costumer Care (Saudi Arabia) they say that the phone has been rooted (which is not true) cause the KNOX Warranty bit shows 0x1
I don't know what to do.
The phone was bought in Saudi Arabia. And I live in Europe
Could I send it somewhere in Samsung CS in Europe cause i heard that here in Europe the KNOX warranty bit doesn't affect hardware damages (which I think that this issue is a hardware damage)
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Yeah, Its was simple... But device's inside got burned out for no reason... Display board isnt working.... Take it to SVC .. only way :crying:

Phone not charging or connecting to computer with usb cable!

It started yesterday with me trying to charge my phone in the car getting only 10% every hour. Eventually, My battery died that day and then again refused to charge with my normal sony charger or a friend's Samsung charger. It didn't connect to my laptop as well. I have done a factory reset. I've gone into safe mode. Still, hasn't charged. The only way I can charge my phone now is when I switch it off and then hold the volume up and power button till a blue notification light which I think is force charging it. I got it to 100% yesterday, everything works just fine it's just I'm not able to connect my phone to my laptop to reset or fix the software. I'm not able to charge the phone while its on.
I hope I don't need to take this to the service center to get fixed, cause service here where I stay is unbearable.
Hope one of you guys have a solution for me!

aar22on said:
It started yesterday with me trying to charge my phone in the car getting only 10% every hour. Eventually, My battery died that day and then again refused to charge with my normal sony charger or a friend's Samsung charger. It didn't connect to my laptop as well. I have done a factory reset. I've gone into safe mode. Still, hasn't charged. The only way I can charge my phone now is when I switch it off and then hold the volume up and power button till a blue notification light which I think is force charging it. I got it to 100% yesterday, everything works just fine it's just I'm not able to connect my phone to my laptop to reset or fix the software. I'm not able to charge the phone while its on.
I hope I don't need to take this to the service center to get fixed, cause service here where I stay is unbearable.
Hope one of you guys have a solution for me!
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Hi, you really need to be a bit more descriptive if you want someone to help
What is your setup? Unlocked? Rooted? MM or LP? Stock or Customized, etc...

WildBit said:
Hi, you really need to be a bit more descriptive if you want someone to help
What is your setup? Unlocked? Rooted? MM or LP? Stock or Customized, etc...
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Stock, mm, never bothered tinkering with it. Un rooted.

aar22on said:
Stock, mm, never bothered tinkering with it. Un rooted.
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I dont think it's the battery or it wouldn't charge in any condition but anyway if you're pure stock try with PC Companion, it might not be charging but it's recognized right?

WildBit said:
I dont think it's the battery or it wouldn't charge in any condition but anyware if you're pure stock try with PC Companion, it might not be charging but is it recognized?
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Doesn't get detected by my laptop as well. I can't use the companion app.

aar22on said:
Doesn't get detected by my laptop as well. I can't use the companion app.
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Mmmh, that sonds more like a port issue... Something happened to the usb connector on the phone itself? It's certainly and odd behaviour. Not having a conncetion to your handset restricts your options unfortunately. Just to be sure you've tried on another PC so you may want to do a SW reset as the only possibility other than taking it in to Sony Service. Who knows, with a bit a luck a full reset will resolve your problem

Did you manage to find out how to fix. I'm having the exact same problem

Three months back i faced same problem. I pressed the back of my phone where the NFC sign N and then press the middle of the phone. After that insert the cable and my phone started scharging. Secondly insert charging cable with sony adpoter and start pressing back side of your mobile on different location. I hope it will work.

Thanks for the tip. I tried and it did not work tho

Maybe the slow charge setting is on? Try disabling all features (auto adjust brightness etc)
Just for giggles try to set to ultra power save mode and see if it fixes it.