Hey together,
I am in a bit delicate situation. A friend of mine asked me to put Cyanogenmod on the Z1 Compact. After many attempts I manged to get root, install PhilZ Touch and from there flash Cyanogenmod and Gapps. Unfortunately from there it does not go any further. The device does not boot and I am also unable to get back to access the backup made by PhilZ Touch. The only thing which happens when starting the device it, that it vibrates shortly. I have also tried to access the device via the original tool from Sony. I also used the reset button in the sim slot. So far without any result.
What can I do now? Is there any check list on things I can to do regain access to the device?
sambahb said:
Hey together,
I am in a bit delicate situation. A friend of mine asked me to put Cyanogenmod on the Z1 Compact. After many attempts I manged to get root, install PhilZ Touch and from there flash Cyanogenmod and Gapps. Unfortunately from there it does not go any further. The device does not boot and I am also unable to get back to access the backup made by PhilZ Touch. The only thing which happens when starting the device it, that it vibrates shortly. I have also tried to access the device via the original tool from Sony. I also used the reset button in the sim slot. So far without any result.
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Have you unlocked the bootloader and installed the kernel, which you should have read somewhere along the line you have to do?
sambahb said:
Is there any check list on things I can to do regain access to the device?
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The stickys perhaps.
XperienceD said:
Have you unlocked the bootloader and installed the kernel, which you should have read somewhere along the line you have to do?
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I have unlooked the bootloader and guess I have installed a kernel. I am not sure, it is a few weeks ago. It was one these tools which appeared to do everything
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Hi,
So I think I made a brick. Here is what I did to mess up my Xperia Play. I had rooted my device, and installed Cola ROM via recovery Nandroid method. Everything was fine after I did a small mod to make the gamepad work properly. Months later, my phone started running slow and I decided(yesterday) I wanted to go back to stock. I booted into CWM via an installed app on phone. When I was in recovery, I made a new nandroid, then I went to restore. I chose advanced restore and only restored system. :crying: I don't know why I did this, I thought it might end up bad. The process completed and the phone rebooted, into a bootloop. Its all it does now. When I plug in the charger, the phone turns on right away and goes to boot looping. I never get a light on, on the power button. When the sony ericsson appears on the screen, and I have it plugged into the PC USB, I get a mounted drive, until it reboots again. Sometimes when it boots/reboots it vibrates, most of the time it does not vibrate when it boots/reboots. Trying to boot to CWM, holding or tapping back/vol down/search, but from what I understand is I don't really have a permanent version of CWM and can't unless I am unlocked.
I am an exclusive HTC user other than this device.
So I was going to try this flashtool http://androxyde.github.com/ program, but I don't think that will work unless erither A)boot the phone and install an app, or B)be unlocked
Is it possible to unlock the device, in its current state?
I am updating the Android SDK right now, but I do not think that flashboot is going to help either, unless I am unlocked.
Is there not some type of RUU(phone flash tool) for Sony devices like there is for HTC devices?
I hope I don't have to try and get a war rep. I have a custom Zagg full body and I really like it.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
~thehoovie
Use Flashtool, and you'll be fine. Install stock 2.3.3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
And you have to pay $24 to unlock the phone.
thehoovie said:
Hi,
So I think I made a brick. Here is what I did to mess up my Xperia Play. I had rooted my device, and installed Cola ROM via recovery Nandroid method. Everything was fine after I did a small mod to make the gamepad work properly. Months later, my phone started running slow and I decided(yesterday) I wanted to go back to stock. I booted into CWM via an installed app on phone. When I was in recovery, I made a new nandroid, then I went to restore. I chose advanced restore and only restored system. :crying: I don't know why I did this, I thought it might end up bad. The process completed and the phone rebooted, into a bootloop. Its all it does now. When I plug in the charger, the phone turns on right away and goes to boot looping. I never get a light on, on the power button. When the sony ericsson appears on the screen, and I have it plugged into the PC USB, I get a mounted drive, until it reboots again. Sometimes when it boots/reboots it vibrates, most of the time it does not vibrate when it boots/reboots. Trying to boot to CWM, holding or tapping back/vol down/search, but from what I understand is I don't really have a permanent version of CWM and can't unless I am unlocked.
I am an exclusive HTC user other than this device.
So I was going to try this flashtool http://androxyde.github.com/ program, but I don't think that will work unless erither A)boot the phone and install an app, or B)be unlocked
Is it possible to unlock the device, in its current state?
I am updating the Android SDK right now, but I do not think that flashboot is going to help either, unless I am unlocked.
Is there not some type of RUU(phone flash tool) for Sony devices like there is for HTC devices?
I hope I don't have to try and get a war rep. I have a custom Zagg full body and I really like it.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
~thehoovie
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hey ur phone is not bricked its soft bricked {or bootloop] you have 2 options from here on
1- if your bootloader is LOCKED (as u said) then download seus (se update sevice) and update ur phone bt be sure u have drivers of ur phone and ups backup.....(that's what i did)
2- u can try another method to get in cwm (if u hav nandroid backup) by xrecovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774131
Fixed by flashing ftf via FlashTool
Hi again! Thanks Guys !
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I am updating the Android SDK right now, but I do not think that flashboot is going to help either, unless I am unlocked. ...
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I meant to say fastboot here.
DubleJayJ said:
Use Flashtool, and you'll be fine. Install stock 2.3.3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
And you have to pay $24 to unlock the phone.
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THIS WORKED !! And I was not unlocked! with this http://dl.dropbox.com/u/31716947/R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88_Verizon.ftf
creative_md said:
hey ur phone is not bricked its soft bricked {or bootloop] you have 2 options from here on
1- if your bootloader is LOCKED (as u said) then download seus (se update sevice) and update ur phone bt be sure u have drivers of ur phone and ups backup.....(that's what i did)
2- u can try another method to get in cwm (if u hav nandroid backup) by xrecovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774131
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I was going to try to get the http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-play/ update, but I was worried it might install some newer OS version and then I would not be able to root(w/o unlocking), I tried Flash Tool first before this and it worked! I did try a few ways to get into CWM, including xrecovery, but none worked. Maybe if I had a found a CWM image for use in Flash Tool, but I haven't yet.
I tried a few ways to fix this, but everything I tried before using the ftf wanted me to be booted into the system, with USB debugging on, and/or rooted, which I couldn't get booted.
I was having a bit of trouble learning where to get images for Flash Tool and what folders it wanted them in, my previous experience with HTC devices, and Samsung ODEN tool helped.
What ended up working was installing Flash Tool v 0.9.0.0 , then the C:\Flashtool\drivers , then dragging the R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88_Verizon.ftf to the main window. I followed the on screen instructions, with the device off, I held search (and didn't let go until the process ended), and plugged in via USB.
Now working to root and remove bloat!
I am still going to unlock, I think it is a good idea to do so anyway.
Thanks again!
~thehoovie
Hello everyone. I know that before I should create a thread I should search the site more to see if there are similar threads. I have but unfortunately I've only found a few with no solutions.
This is about my phone which I flashed Ultimate HD 3.0.2 last June(mid). Everything was going well. I didn't have to restart my phone as much as when I had cyanogenmod. Last Sunday while trying to take a photo my phone died because of low battery. When I got home I charged it but would only get stuck at the Sony logo. To sum it up.
- When turned on/charged, the arc s would only get stuck at the Sony logo(no red LED light). The screen would get brighter, then dimmer, then blank, then go back to the Sony logo. I 'd gladly boot to CWM but nothing happens no matter what button I press. (Maybe I'm doing it wrong? No one clearly knows how to boot into bloody CWM. Almost everyone seems to say, errrr keep pressing back/menu/volume down/power after the Sony logo appears. If someone could clear it up on how to really boot into CWM, that would be great thanks)
- Tried Flashtool, PC companion, SEUS, but the phone also seems to have connectivity problems with the pc. It would slightly detect it then disconnect again. I try to flash a different kernel using Flashtool, the phone's LED turns blue(clearly indicating that it's in fastboot mode), but when I select a kernel, flashtool claims that I have to be in fastboot mode even when my phone's LED is blue.
I can't use any of the 3 tools(SEUS, PC, Flashtool) because it can't even be detected by the pc.(BTW I've fully charged the battery using an independent charger)
I fear this is a hardware problem but I hope it can be fixed. I'd really appreciate help. I've missed college to fix my phone just like I have before but this one won't budge. Thanks.
Flash the stock firmware manually
nrupareliya said:
Flash the stock firmware manually
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How would he do that, if he clearly said
I can't use any of the 3 tools(SEUS, PC, Flashtool) because it can't even be detected by the pc.(BTW I've fully charged the battery using an independent charger)
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To OP: Does the phone go into flashmode or fastboot mode? Do you have the drivers installed properly?
bryangld27 said:
Almost everyone seems to say, errrr keep pressing back/menu/volume down/power after the Sony logo appears. If someone could clear it up on how to really boot into CWM, that would be great thanks
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From my experience, if you install CWM on a rooted phone but with a locked bootloader it uninstalls as soon as you flash a new ROM and you have to reinstall CWM over again every time you do so.
skaveelicious said:
From my experience, if you install CWM on a rooted phone but with a locked bootloader it uninstalls as soon as you flash a new ROM and you have to reinstall CWM over again every time you do so.
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Not exactly uninstall, the CWM for locked bootloader is installed on /system partition. This partition is wiped every time a new ROM is flashed, therefore removing CWM from your phone.
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skaveelicious said:
From my experience, if you install CWM on a rooted phone but with a locked bootloader it uninstalls as soon as you flash a new ROM and you have to reinstall CWM over again every time you do so.
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Not exactly uninstall, the CWM for locked bootloader is installed on /system partition. This partition is wiped every time a new ROM is flashed, therefore removing CWM from your phone.
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Some (if not most) ROMs, which are available for locked bootloaders, also include recovery already on the /system partition. At least I have seen custom recovery files listed in AROMA installation files for locked bootloader options.
I have not tested it myself (the freedom of unlocked bootloader ), so I am not sure though
Hi everyone,
I hope you guys can help me with my problem.
I recently decided to root my Xperia S and put a custom rom on it.
The first thing i did was unlocking my bootloader following this tutorial --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
Then i rooted the device with this tutorial --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44918676&postcount=1
Instead of putting the 6.2.B.1.96_KernelOnly immediatly after the rooting process i first installed recovery using this tutorial --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493
Only after installing recovery i put the kernel back to 6.2.B.1.96.
After this my phone was fully working, rooted with unlocked bootloader and latest official version.
I wanted to try to install a custom rom on it and installed this one --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476341 trough recovery.
I wasn't happy about this rom and wanted to try a different one but could not access the recovery anymore.
At this point i used an official 6.2.B.1.96 tft to install everything back to official. After this i noticed my root privileges were gone.
I wanted to root it back so i tried to follow the rooting tutorial again and flashed my kernel back to 6.2.B.0.211.
After this flash my screen turned black and i am not able to see anything on it.
My touchscreen and phone is still working as i hear the screenlock sound when i swipe my screen to unlock it.
I am still able to take pictures, to plug it on my computer (I see the pictures in DCIM) and flashmode and fastboot are still working.
I searched the past day on the net at tried everything i could find. I flashed again, tried with Emma, locked my bootloader again and tried with PCC but nothing works. Screen stays black.
Please, i hope you guys can guide me trough this process.
Thank you !
Update: I connected my phone with an HDMI cable to my tv and i can see my phone on the screen.
I am sure the phone is working.
Please guys help me, i have no idea what to do now.
Flash the ftf again
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entermetallica said:
Flash the ftf again
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Yeah, that's the first thing i did. I don't understand how this is possible
parksnico said:
Yeah, that's the first thing i did. I don't understand how this is possible
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I'm afraid but i guess its based to hardware problem ::::
parksnico said:
Yeah, that's the first thing i did. I don't understand how this is possible
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probably display is gone.software wont hurt the display contact mobile repairer or sony service centre :good:
Hello,
just wanted to let you know i send it for repair.
Thanks for your feedback.
Hello.
Recently I've tried to get myself a new ROM. I've decided to choose this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685822
Everything was going just fine. I unlocked bootloader, flashed device, accesed CWM menu, did all the wipes but the dalvik cache one and then my device kinda re-connected through the usb (you know, the sound windows makes when you disconnect and connect device). I had no idea what happened and from that point I can no longer acces my phone. It's stuck at Pac Rom logo. The phone only responds when i turn it on in fastboot mode (power + volume up button). Then a blue led lights up.
Have I really just bricked my phone beyond repair? Could anyone help me?
Revaey said:
Hello.
Recently I've tried to get myself a new ROM. I've decided to choose this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685822
Everything was going just fine. I unlocked bootloader, flashed device, accesed CWM menu, did all the wipes but the dalvik cache one and then my device kinda re-connected through the usb (you know, the sound windows makes when you disconnect and connect device). I had no idea what happened and from that point I can no longer acces my phone. It's stuck at Pac Rom logo. The phone only responds when i turn it on in fastboot mode (power + volume up button). Then a blue led lights up.
Have I really just bricked my phone beyond repair? Could anyone help me?
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You didn't brick your phone, the latest version isn't working for me too.
Bornon17th said:
You didn't brick your phone, the latest version isn't working for me too.
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What a relief. But is there any way I can, well unbootloop my phone? In case someone asks, I've already looked through the forums and all the advices were connected to people who can, in fact, acces CWM Recovery menu. My phone is not being recognized by flashtool.
Revaey said:
What a relief. But is there any way I can, well unbootloop my phone? In case someone asks, I've already looked through the forums and all the advices were connected to people who can, in fact, acces CWM Recovery menu. My phone is not being recognized by flashtool.
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Did you have back up of your current ROM or any other ROM or its zip file ?
Bornon17th said:
Did you have back up of your current ROM or any other ROM or its zip file ?
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I didn't have any custom ROMs before. This was my first attempt at customizing my phone. The only thing I've done is
followed instructions in this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327473 thread after upgrading my phone to 6.2.B.1.96 Firmware. Then I unlocked bootloader and tried to flash Pac Rom. What should I do?
And one more thing, thank you for such a quick respond.
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I didn't have any custom ROMs before. This was my first attempt at customizing my phone. The only thing I've done is
followed instructions in this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327473 thread after upgrading my phone to 6.2.B.1.96 Firmware. Then I unlocked bootloader and tried to flash Pac Rom. What should I do?
And one more thing, thank you for such a quick respond.
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Flash stock ROM via flashtools.
Hey people, got this cute little phone from my wife, was delighted initially because it seemed like custom rom haven and it really is cute little piece of functional white plastic (I meant, it was), but didn't last a day in my "new to Xperia" overconfident hands.
Anyway, I couldn't find any page that was foolproof and really explaining all the details step by step, so it kindaaa seeeems that I forgot the "unlock bootloader" part. I did several unsuccessful attempts at flashing official last version TWRP via terminal emulator and recommended app (can't remember name) - both seemed to do the work but couldn't boot into recovery, just regular reset. Then I tried Rushr app and flashed that TWRP image I had on SD card. I ran Reboot to recovery option - the thing just turned off. Now, what happens is that it vibrates for a second if I hold power button, but no go from there. If I connect it to PC blue light is on and PC says something like SP1FastBoot device connected or something like that.
So the big question is, is this soft or hard brick? What should poor bastard do in any case?
EDIT: Now I realized I get blue indicator light ONLY if I hold volume up before connecting to pc. If not, nothing lights. If I hold volume DOWN, I initially got "SEMC flash device connected", something like that.
your phone is completely alright, just install flashtool,its drives unlock the bootloader(there will be an option) and install recovery, after that flash a rom or stock backup
Thanks a lot, that's great news So in order to minimize risk of such noob mistakes I made (although still not sure what went wrong), I can use Flashtool for all my custom rom needs? Also, where can I download it, the links I found on XDA are dead, and googling brings out Sony's flashtool Emma. I really have no idea if it's the same thing or not, but from description it sounds like a tool for flashing stock roms, not customs. I need to be sure this time
EDIT: On XDA page dealing with TWRP installation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m/orig-development/recovery-twrp-xpe it is specifically mentioned NOT to use Flashtool for flashing TWRP. Now it all gets confusing What does it mean, better chose CWM recovery or what?
ojas12345 said:
your phone is completely alright, just install flashtool,its drives unlock the bootloader(there will be an option) and install recovery, after that flash a rom or stock backup
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Would you by any chance have some specific recommendations regarding recovery and rom combination? I prefer CM, but for instance, they say new CM 13 is for specific version of firmware (4.x, not sure which), and since my device is bricked, I have no way of checking what I have. Is there some combination of recovery/rom that's basically fool/brick proof? I found Flashtool, but I have to put roms in its folder, it doesn't come with or doesn't download firmwares from server or anything right?
I'm running in circles here, I'm stuck with Flashtool, and flashing Fota TWRP via Flashtool isn't recommended so... you see my problem
EDIT: I tried to unlock bootloader via Flashtool, I got middle finger: 08/042/2016 21:42:25 - INFO - Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked
What does it mean? Am I doomed with stock firmware (even if I knew how to recover it) with "no custom roms" diet forever, or is there some "unofficial" solution?
C64Ever said:
EDIT: I tried to unlock bootloader via Flashtool, I got middle finger: 08/042/2016 21:42:25 - INFO - Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked
What does it mean? Am I doomed with stock firmware (even if I knew how to recover it) with "no custom roms" diet forever, or is there some "unofficial" solution?
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I have tried it with my device and i unlocked my bootloader successfully , just bootloop once , donno why is this happening with you maybe flashtool cannot recognise properly so try reinstalling the drivers from the flashtool folder!
ojas12345 said:
I have tried it with my device and i unlocked my bootloader successfully , just bootloop once , donno why is this happening with you maybe flashtool cannot recognise properly so try reinstalling the drivers from the flashtool folder!
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There's nothing in .flashtool folder or subfolders, just a basic empty tree Seems Flashtool is a no go in my case, I think I'll try Sony's PC Companion, I think it's intended to recover stuck rom. And it requires 5 gigs of space on hard disk, so I guess it comes with everything already in the package
Fixed! Sony's Xperia tool is nothing short of miracle. Did the whole job, completely recovered device. Good job, Sony!