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HELP NEEDED ASAP: Bricked Arc after Unlocked & OTA Update :-(

Hello,
I recently unlocked the bootloader on my new SE Arc the other day so i could root it. After rebooting the phone it said there was an update available OTA so i updated it not realising that it could seriously damage your phone & it updated, rebooted and now nothing.
It didnt switch on or repond to anything except "Back" and "Power On" - When i done this with the USB attatched i managed to get the x10 Flash tool to work with it so i sent it the LT15i_3.0.1.A.0.145_GenericUK.ftf firmware and it sent fine but the phone still will not switch on!
Now everytime i press the power on button the LED flashes green on the right hand side.
Its the Xperia Arc on Vodafone with version 2.3.2 originally.
Please please can anyone help! Does it mean that it is totally useless now?
Thank you

Here is the log from FlashtoolL
15/007/2011 21:07:19 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
15/016/2011 21:16:37 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
15/016/2011 21:16:53 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
15/016/2011 21:16:55 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode
15/016/2011 21:16:56 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
15/016/2011 21:16:56 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&30729A40&0&6
15/016/2011 21:16:56 - INFO - Start Flashing
15/016/2011 21:16:59 - INFO - PROT_VER="03";DATE="20110217";TIME="15:47:00";VER="R4A066";CXC="1234-5769";TYPE="S1_LOADER";UNIQUE_DEV_ID="07634881BC277A396E13B74032EFD53708AE5DAD";SEC_LOCK_STATUS="LOCKED";OTP_DATA="4B6D7100471404C81508042800B84DD9B001002000000000";IMEI="01268200375554";AID_VERSION="0004";EROM_AID="0001";LOADER_AID="0001";SW_AID="0001";CUST_AID="0001";SIM_LOCK_AID="0001";HWCONF_AID="0001";PROD_ID="0001";ACTIVE_LOADER_AID="0001";MEMDEVS="02:00:002C:00B3:0000:00002000:00020000:00000800:00000040,03:03:0003:5344:0080:0003B598:00010000:00000200";MAN_ID="002C";DEV_ID="00B3";SIN_VER="0001";AID_TAMP="NOT_TAMPERED";MAX_PKT_SZ="00010000";AUTH_LEVEL="NONE";AUTH_MET="0001";CARD_PRESENT="YES";CARD_SIZE="16GB";CARD_DATA="";LOADER_ROOT="S1_Loader_Root_773f";EROM_ROOT="S1_EROM_Root_d601";SW_ROOT="S1_SW_Root_883f";CUST_ROOT="S1_Cust_Root_9603";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_c422";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_08af";BIM_STATE="DISABLED";
15/016/2011 21:16:56 - INFO - Flashing loader
15/016/2011 21:16:59 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
15/017/2011 21:17:02 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
15/017/2011 21:17:04 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
15/017/2011 21:17:04 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
15/017/2011 21:17:05 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
15/017/2011 21:17:06 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
15/017/2011 21:17:06 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
15/017/2011 21:17:16 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
15/017/2011 21:17:17 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
15/019/2011 21:19:20 - INFO - Flashing userdata.sin
15/019/2011 21:19:22 - INFO - Flashing finished.
15/019/2011 21:19:22 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
15/019/2011 21:19:22 - INFO - Then go to application settings
15/019/2011 21:19:22 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging

Did you look at this thread, youre not the only one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1106250

I'm not sure if it helps, but i recently bricked my phone but a different way. But it was doing exactly the same as your phone ... the Green LED would flash briefly then nothing happens... what I did was disconnect the battery then powered on to discharge any static charge left in the phone, I then connected the battery and connected it to the mains to fully charge the phone. After that, I re-flashed and disconnected from PC and powered on and booted just fine.

I think you are lucky J has found a fix !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358

The problem existed with the old fix by latest "Fix", still can't detect and find the network and simcard!!

[Q] Help! can't install generic rom with flashtool

Hi,
I installed this kernel: DooMKernel ICS ALPHA v03 [ 2.0GHz version ] (will showup as #1) on my arc to install the Alpha ICS rom.
Now i want to go back to the generic SE stock , i downloaded this STOCK LT15a v2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic America. I've tried to install it via flashtool, but here's what appears:
20/010/2011 13:10:41 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
20/010/2011 13:10:46 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
20/011/2011 13:11:02 - INFO - Selected LT15i_4.0.A.2.368_Generic Global.ftf
20/011/2011 13:11:02 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
20/011/2011 13:11:06 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/011/2011 13:11:30 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
20/011/2011 13:11:53 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
20/011/2011 13:11:53 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\6&2AC8B0D5&0&3
20/011/2011 13:11:53 - INFO - Start Flashing
20/012/2011 13:12:08 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
20/012/2011 13:12:08 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
20/012/2011 13:12:08 - INFO - Then go to application settings
20/012/2011 13:12:08 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
20/012/2011 13:12:10 - INFO - Device disconnected
I dont know what to do, please help me.
Thanks

is there anyone that can help me plkease?!?!?!

[Q] how to revert to stock (XPERIA)

i got xperia SL, and i mod it, and now i want to revert it back to stock,
can anyone tell me what all the things i need, and other stuff ?
Thanks
i see some open source file on sony website,
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/xperia-open-source-archives/
can i use one of that same build before to my phone ?
sorry for my english :S

NomNomM said:
i got xperia SL, and i mod it, and now i want to revert it back to stock,
can anyone tell me what all the things i need, and other stuff ?
Thanks
i see some open source file on sony website,
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/xperia-open-source-archives/
can i use one of that same build before to my phone ?
sorry for my english :S
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Just install sony's flashtool and you don't need anything more...Easiest way to revert back to stock..
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING!!!!!
Sent from my iPhone 6 using android 5.0

ap030993 said:
Just install sony's flashtool and you don't need anything more...Easiest way to revert back to stock..
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING!!!!!
Sent from my iPhone 6 using android 5.0
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any link and instructions ? thanks

NomNomM said:
any link and instructions ? thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032867
Sent from my iPhone 6 using android 5.0

ap030993 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032867
Sent from my iPhone 6 using android 5.0
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no luck for me, it can detect but no service ,
~Xperia SL

NomNomM said:
no luck for me, it can detect but no service ,
~Xperia SL
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You have to connect the phone in flashmode
Open the flashtool , switch off your phone , hold vol. down and plug the usb in your pc/laptop ..then it will detect...

i mean i do that, now it says no services
Supported phones & flash keys
In the beta version of the flash tool for Xperia™ devices, only a limited number of phone models and software versions are supported.
Please note that when you connect your phone to the computer to flash the phone, it must be turned off and you must hold the flash key listed below. Flash keys vary between models.
Supported phones and flash key mappings
Xperia™ S – volume down
Xperia™ arc – back
Xperia™ arc S – back
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here
my devices is not listed :S

NomNomM said:
i mean i do that, now it says no services
here
my devices is not listed :S
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Ok if that doesnt work , flash one of the available firmwares in development section using flashtool...
Sent from my iPhone 6 using android 5.0

To revert back to stock, just connect to PC Companion and use the Repair function (click on the "Your phone is up to date" link). Warning: all your data will be wiped too.

hush66 said:
To revert back to stock, just connect to PC Companion and use the Repair function (click on the "Your phone is up to date" link). Warning: all your data will be wiped too.
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no luck, pls see attached images, thats happen.

ap030993 said:
Ok if that doesnt work , flash one of the available firmwares in development section using flashtool...
Sent from my iPhone 6 using android 5.0
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no available firmware all is for S , nothin for SL

hey i got this
i got a stock ftft file now, so what now ?
pls anyone help me

NomNomM said:
i got a stock ftft file now, so what now ?
pls anyone help me
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Install flashtool, install drivers
Power off your phone, hold down vol. Down button and plug it in ur pc/laptop , then drag the ftf and drop it in the flashtool, thats it, flashing will start automatically..
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Android 5.0

NomNomM said:
no luck, pls see attached images, thats happen.
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Use Flashtool.

NomNomM said:
no luck, pls see attached images, thats happen.
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You should have mentioned that you had unlocked your bootloader. Anyways, just follow what ap030993 mentioned above.

i got this
10/031/2012 20:31:24 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
10/031/2012 20:31:24 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 built on 2012-11-13 22:53:30
10/031/2012 20:31:24 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
10/031/2012 20:31:33 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/032/2012 20:32:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/033/2012 20:33:04 - INFO - Selected LT26ii_4.0.4_DE_6.1.A.2.45.ftf
10/033/2012 20:33:04 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
10/033/2012 20:33:09 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
10/033/2012 20:33:14 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/033/2012 20:33:17 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
10/033/2012 20:33:19 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/033/2012 20:33:19 - INFO - Processing loader
10/033/2012 20:33:19 - INFO - Checking header
10/033/2012 20:33:19 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/033/2012 20:33:19 - ERROR -
10/033/2012 20:33:19 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/033/2012 20:33:20 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/033/2012 20:33:23 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
10/033/2012 20:33:23 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
10/034/2012 20:34:43 - INFO - Device disconnected

2nd try , i off usb debug
10/037/2012 20:37:38 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
10/037/2012 20:37:38 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 built on 2012-11-13 22:53:30
10/037/2012 20:37:38 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
10/037/2012 20:37:43 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/037/2012 20:37:55 - INFO - Selected LT26ii_4.0.4_DE_6.1.A.2.45.ftf
10/037/2012 20:37:55 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
10/038/2012 20:38:01 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
10/038/2012 20:38:04 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
10/038/2012 20:38:04 - INFO - Reading device information
10/038/2012 20:38:12 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
10/038/2012 20:38:12 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
10/038/2012 20:38:13 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/038/2012 20:38:13 - INFO - Processing loader
10/038/2012 20:38:13 - INFO - Checking header
10/038/2012 20:38:13 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/038/2012 20:38:13 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.
10/038/2012 20:38:13 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/038/2012 20:38:13 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/038/2012 20:38:23 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
10/038/2012 20:38:23 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

Have you plug in your phone into Flashtool in FlashMode?
Do follow the guide I answered in your another thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038445
See you have any problem...

[Q] XPERIA S... Its life Jim but not as we know it (HELP!)

Ok so Im travelling around Colombia and need a smart phone to keep in touch with my folks back home as I'm out here for a year. All hail to the Xperia S, perfect for my needs and I have loved it since the 30th of Dec from whence I bought it. Turns out the phone is an import from the UK my homeland so ironically 1000s of miles from valid Sony care, but hey what can go wrong?
Well actually few things, as the camera went faulty on Sunday. I read many forums and followed all the advice up and to the last option,which was to reinstall the already upto date software. So I did via SUS. The update seem to go fine until I turned back on the device and reached the twinkling Xperia logo. Unfortunately thats how it stayed and after 30 mins, I hard reset the phone... DOH! I think maybe I should have left it longer in hindsight? Anyway I tried the reinstall again only this time left it alone. 5 hours later still no change, in fact in the end it ran out of battery with no changes, just Xperia Logo. FECKY DOODLES.
So I spent a day yesterday reading through all your related forums like a good little boy and trying various fixes. Initially via SUS then PC companion and then via Rootfix using stock roms (this gave me boot loop)
Log as follows
09/053/2013 09:53:38 - INFO - Device disconnected
09/053/2013 09:53:59 - INFO - Selected LT26i_6.1.A.0.453_UK Generic.ftf
09/053/2013 09:53:59 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
09/054/2013 09:54:02 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
09/054/2013 09:54:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
09/054/2013 09:54:09 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
09/054/2013 09:54:10 - INFO - Reading device information
09/054/2013 09:54:10 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
09/054/2013 09:54:10 - INFO - Current device : LT26i - BX903CE5FD - 1257-3921_R6G - 1252-0023_6.1.A.2.45 - WORLD_6.1.A.2.45
09/054/2013 09:54:10 - INFO - Start Flashing
09/054/2013 09:54:10 - INFO - Processing loader
09/054/2013 09:54:10 - INFO - Checking header
09/054/2013 09:54:10 - INFO - Flashing data
09/054/2013 09:54:12 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de72 - Version : R5C004 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
09/054/2013 09:54:12 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
09/054/2013 09:54:14 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
09/054/2013 09:54:15 - INFO - Checking header
09/054/2013 09:54:15 - INFO - Flashing data
09/054/2013 09:54:18 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
09/054/2013 09:54:18 - INFO - Checking header
09/054/2013 09:54:18 - INFO - Flashing data
09/054/2013 09:54:19 - INFO - Ending flash session
09/054/2013 09:54:19 - ERROR -
09/054/2013 09:54:19 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
09/054/2013 09:54:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
09/054/2013 09:54:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
09/054/2013 09:54:22 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
09/053/2013 09:53:38 - INFO - Device disconnected
09/053/2013 09:53:59 - INFO - Selected LT26i_6.1.A.0.453_UK Generic.ftf
09/053/2013 09:53:59 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
09/054/2013 09:54:02 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
09/054/2013 09:54:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
09/054/2013 09:54:09 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
09/054/2013 09:54:10 - INFO - Reading device information
09/054/2013 09:54:10 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
09/054/2013 09:54:10 - INFO - Current device : LT26i - BX903CE5FD - 1257-3921_R6G - 1252-0023_6.1.A.2.45 - WORLD_6.1.A.2.45
09/054/2013 09:54:10 - INFO - Start Flashing
09/054/2013 09:54:10 - INFO - Processing loader
09/054/2013 09:54:10 - INFO - Checking header
09/054/2013 09:54:10 - INFO - Flashing data
09/054/2013 09:54:12 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de72 - Version : R5C004 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
09/054/2013 09:54:12 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
09/054/2013 09:54:14 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
09/054/2013 09:54:15 - INFO - Checking header
09/054/2013 09:54:15 - INFO - Flashing data
09/054/2013 09:54:18 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
09/054/2013 09:54:18 - INFO - Checking header
09/054/2013 09:54:18 - INFO - Flashing data
09/054/2013 09:54:19 - INFO - Ending flash session
09/054/2013 09:54:19 - ERROR -
09/054/2013 09:54:19 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
09/054/2013 09:54:19 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
09/054/2013 09:54:21 - INFO - Device disconnected
09/054/2013 09:54:22 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
* Please note I had previously rooted the phone via BIN4RYs S root, could this be why I cant update via SUS and Pc companion? I was under the impression that using these would give me back root status.
I'm at a loss now and feel I've exhausted all possibilities, I have since used the SUS update again and managed to bring the beast out of its boot loop state.
Is there a way I could unroot the phone via Rootfix and then try again the SUS update?
Why did I get error flashing using rootfix ?
Might there be a hardware issue, Ive read quite a few motherboard failures and is there a way to test this?
I would be wholly appreciative if any of you fine fellows could lend me your doctoring skills and bring this illusive creature back to a life worthy of living.
Kindest regards
JIM

Download flashtool and the relevant ftf file for what firmware you need and flash it
Everything found here -
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S

Thanks but I have already used a more recent update to flashtool coupled with the uk ftf rom, but alas got the error flashing aborted within log?

beggz said:
Thanks but I have already used a more recent update to flashtool coupled with the uk ftf rom, but alas got the error flashing aborted within log?
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did you cheked "no final verification" in flashtool ?

grgana said:
did you cheked "no final verification" in flashtool ?
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Yeah installed the drivers too , goddamn thing just comes up as error :crying:

tried factory reset, or hold in the same time volume rocker up and power button for 15 sec.. phone vibrate 3 times! - its hard reset and then if wont boot flash again??
i didnt know that you can upgrade via seus or pcc if phone is yust rooted no BL-lock is it true??
tried unroot option in binary4root tool?

grgana said:
tried factory reset, or hold in the same time volume rocker up and power button for 15 sec.. phone vibrate 3 times! - its hard reset and then if wont boot flash again??
i didnt know that you can upgrade via seus or pcc if phone is yust rooted no BL-lock is it true??
tried unroot option in binary4root tool?
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Yes I hard reset via power button and volume up for 10 secs and get the triple vibrate but I always get the flash error. BL is locked as I have never unlocked it.
Also I tried the unroot option in binary4root but it say device not found, I guess becuase I cannot access the device properly anymore

This is the log if it helps
10/052/2013 02:52:24 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
10/052/2013 02:52:24 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.0 built on 2013-01-06 22:22:43
10/052/2013 02:52:24 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
10/052/2013 02:52:29 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/053/2013 02:53:38 - INFO - Selected LT26i_6.1.A.2.55_SG_Generic_(1257-6921).ftf
10/053/2013 02:53:38 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
10/053/2013 02:53:44 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
10/053/2013 02:53:53 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
10/053/2013 02:53:54 - INFO - Device disconnected
10/054/2013 02:54:04 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
10/054/2013 02:54:05 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
10/054/2013 02:54:05 - INFO - Reading device information
10/054/2013 02:54:05 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
10/054/2013 02:54:05 - INFO - Current device : LT26i - BX903CE5FD - 1257-3921_R6G - 1252-0023_6.1.A.2.45 - WORLD_6.1.A.2.45
10/054/2013 02:54:05 - INFO - Start Flashing
10/054/2013 02:54:05 - INFO - Processing loader
10/054/2013 02:54:05 - INFO - Checking header
10/054/2013 02:54:05 - INFO - Flashing data
10/054/2013 02:54:07 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de72 - Version : R5C004 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
10/054/2013 02:54:07 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
10/054/2013 02:54:09 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
10/054/2013 02:54:10 - INFO - Checking header
10/054/2013 02:54:11 - INFO - Flashing data
10/054/2013 02:54:13 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
10/054/2013 02:54:13 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
10/054/2013 02:54:13 - INFO - Checking header
10/054/2013 02:54:13 - INFO - Flashing data
10/054/2013 02:54:14 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/054/2013 02:54:15 - ERROR -
10/054/2013 02:54:15 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/054/2013 02:54:15 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

sorry mate no idea then

Ok so quick update
I downgraded flash tool version from 0.9.10 version to 0.9.5 version and guess what, The flash was successful with no errors
but now Im back at the Xperia screen exactly the same as with SUS update.
How long should the phone take to boot after the update?

for me, after reflash, it takes 3-5 minutes...

mmm273 said:
for me, after reflash, it takes 3-5 minutes...
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OK thanks so basically whatever I use to reflash I always end up stuck at the Xperia logo screen.
This is very disheartening.
If the problem is that it is rooted, how do I unroot the phone if I cant actually get past the logo screen??

you stuck on SONY screen or Xperia screen ?

beggz said:
Ok so quick update
I downgraded flash tool version from 0.9.10 version to 0.9.5 version and guess what, The flash was successful with no errors
but now Im back at the Xperia screen exactly the same as with SUS update.
How long should the phone take to boot after the update?
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if all went fine it shouldnt last more aprox.. 5 minutes more or less
does the phone vibate in bootnig process usualy its a sign that it will bot all the way...
have you tried PM some senior member or developer who had simmilar
problem ?
it shouldnt bee rooted if you flashed firmware again you suposed to loose root that way
since yor bootloader is locked and phone is able to conect i dont think its total brick
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if you still have root and can pass the sony logo you should bee able to go in to CWM by tapping the logo or volume -
have you tried?

grgana said:
if all went fine it shouldnt last more aprox.. 5 minutes more or less
does the phone vibate in bootnig process usualy its a sign that it will bot all the way...
have you tried PM some senior member or developer who had simmilar
problem ?
it shouldnt bee rooted if you flashed firmware again you suposed to loose root that way
since yor bootloader is locked and phone is able to conect i dont think its total brick
---------- Post added at 09:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:11 PM ----------
if you still have root and can pass the sony logo you should bee able to go in to CWM by tapping the logo or volume -
have you tried?
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Thanks for reply
No vibration within booting process
It Stays at Xperia screen logo
Regarding CWM , Im sorry I dont know what that is. Do i install it via rootfix?
Ps I have looked for others with same problem everywhere but cant find anyone that I can address

You didnt running any custom roms or mods? CWM is a clockwork mod recovery, so yu can flash mods and custom roms after root, so if you didnd install it you cant enter it. All abut root and CWM is in development section of xperia S in this case
Sorry man, i was thinkig if you have it maybe you could restore backup but if you didnt i dont know what next
Wish you luck and hope youll find solution!

grgana said:
You didnt running any custom roms or mods? CWM is a clockwork mod recovery, so yu can flash mods and custom roms after root, so if you didnd install it you cant enter it. All abut root and CWM is in development section of xperia S in this case
Sorry man, i was thinkig if you have it maybe you could restore backup but if you didnt i dont know what next
Wish you luck and hope youll find solution!
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Hey big THANKS for al your suggestions!!
I was keeping away from Cutom roms and mods and stuck to the official updates, Ironically to prevent anything like this happening but it turns out that ever since an official SUS update my phone has been bricked.
If anybody else knows of anyone in or have had similar situation please get in touch.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170
I fint know if it gonna help but it wort to look, if you havent yet

grgana said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170
I fint know if it gonna help but it wort to look, if you havent yet
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Thanks Man I think I cracked it and for anyone else that finds themselves in a similar position, I finally gained access via a GB rom namely this one http://www.xdafileserver.nl/Files/S... (LT26i)/STOCK ROMS/GB/LT26_6.0.A.3.76_TW.zip
I flashed rom via Flashtool and GB loaded up fine.
I am now using native SUS to upgrade to available ICS 6.1.a.45
Its upgrading at the moment and starting applications but seems to be going fine.
Fingers crossed.

[Q] Unable to flash stock firmware

I'm trying to flash a stock firmware on my new Z1 Compact to get rid of German operator branding (I'm in The Netherlands). This is my first Xperia device but I've flashed Android devices a bunch of times before.
I've checked a couple of guides, downloaded Sony PC Companion, the latest FlashTool and a x.681 Z1c firmware, since that would give me the opportunity to make sure OTA updates still works when the device updates itself to x.757. I've no interest in unlocking the bootloader or obtaining root, just yet.
First I installed just the flash-mode and Z1c drivers for FlashTool but after some more reading I installed all drivers in the driver pack. Also tried multiple firmware images from different sources. Whichever I use, the results is always the same: Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
I've found some posts referencing this error for different devices, some answers suggesting to install the latest FlashTool and drivers, but there doesn't seem to be a definitive answer on what causes this error (and how to solve it).
I think I'm supposed to see a green led when the device is in flash mode. Instead I get a led that blinks red/green for a (fraction of) a second, and then turns off. FlashTool doesn't complain though and starts the flashing process. Most of the time it takes quite some time 'reading device information' but sometimes it proceeds immediately, the error about loader.sin is always the same though. The processHeader:995 error doesn't appear every time.
Any advice? Since I'm out of ideas...
Code:
23/026/2014 22:26:44 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
23/026/2014 22:26:44 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.0 built on 19-04-2014 19:00:00
23/026/2014 22:26:44 - INFO - Checking if changes have been made to devices folder.
23/026/2014 22:26:49 - INFO - Pulling changes from github
23/026/2014 22:26:49 - INFO - Devices sync finished.
23/026/2014 22:26:57 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
23/026/2014 22:26:57 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
23/026/2014 22:26:58 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503). FW release : 14.3.A.0.681. Customization : Commercial
23/026/2014 22:26:58 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
23/027/2014 22:27:21 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
23/027/2014 22:27:31 - INFO - Device disconnected
23/027/2014 22:27:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
23/027/2014 22:27:50 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
23/027/2014 22:27:51 - INFO - Reading device information
23/028/2014 22:28:49 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
23/028/2014 22:28:49 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
23/028/2014 22:28:49 - INFO - Start Flashing
23/028/2014 22:28:49 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
23/028/2014 22:28:49 - INFO - Checking header
23/028/2014 22:28:49 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
23/028/2014 22:28:49 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/028/2014 22:28:49 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 995 : The I/O operation has been aborted because of either a thread exit or an application request.
23/028/2014 22:28:49 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
23/028/2014 22:28:50 - INFO - Device disconnected

What is your operating system? Have you tried deactivating anti virus or another computer?

Good news, flashing in progress as I'm typing this
I was using a Windows7 VM (vmware). I've tried the Linux version of FlashTool instead and it's flashing now. Had my share of troubles with USB devices on VMs in the past but usually stuff just didn't work / wasn't detected properly by the VM. Since everything seemed to work and install fine with the Z1c, I didn't suspect VM issues but I should have known better...