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[Q] Arc S stuck at sony logo... System reset without a software in SD card

Hi im new here. i need an expert opinion. Using xda forum i've recently rooted my friends arc s. everything went well and the phone was successfully rooted. plan was to upgrade it to ice bean. I performed system reset but accidently didnt load the new software zip.
now all i see is sony logo. Is the phone now bricked?? Is there any solution to restore the phone. i would really appreciate some help for this problem...
thanks
Hasan

Just flash any 4.0.4 fw via flashtools!
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FAdrums said:
Just flash any 4.0.4 fw via flashtools!
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Correct!..use newest flashtool...
Tips: doing nandroid backup before doing anything
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That's the standard operating procedure to safeguard your android and that's what I like my xperia arc s over my galaxy tab.
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Thanks
Many thanks to all ov you... Does anybody has link to the newest flash tool? where can i find it?
Thanks!
hasan

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12223467
There you go!
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FAdrums said:
Just flash any 4.0.4 fw via flashtools!
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FAdrums said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12223467
There you go!
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one more thing. could you tell me how to flash 4.0.4 firmware ? just need an example.. and if possible kindly provide me with any firmware file to start with. this forum is just full of high tech stuff and im unable to find anything at this beginner stage... :silly:
Thanks a bunch!!!

muhammad.hasan said:
one more thing. could you tell me how to flash 4.0.4 firmware ? just need an example.. and if possible kindly provide me with any firmware file to start with. this forum is just full of high tech stuff and im unable to find anything at this beginner stage... :silly:
Thanks a bunch!!!
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here you go dude(the method same with GB) !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74

problem still not solved !!!
ok ive flashed with the new flash tool. it has its built in new fm for arc s.
i still see sony logo. nothing happened. please suggest what shud i do????? :crying:

muhammad.hasan said:
ok ive flashed with the new flash tool. it has its built in new fm for arc s.
i still see sony logo. nothing happened. please suggest what shud i do????? :crying:
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Just wait..first boot may take a more time...
By the way what is your bootloader status..is it locked or unlock..?
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dont know about boot loader status.... how do i find that out?

if i dont know the bootloader status then probably its locked ! any solution with a locked BL?
its been more than 10 minutes since the sony logo is displayed.

muhammad.hasan said:
if i dont know the bootloader status then probably its locked ! any solution with a locked BL?
its been more than 10 minutes since the sony logo is displayed.
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Its simple, have you unlocked it??
if yet...and you want to do this with all risk try to do this
Press dial phone
*#*#7378423#*#*....when it said Bootloader unlock : yes
Its mean u can unlock your bootloader..then go to this tutorial,remember you will avoid your guarante,but after that you can flash any amazing custom ROM...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12873655
Or if just want to keep on stock..I suggest you to reflash the stock rom/firmware..follow the instruction carefully..
EDIT : sorry..just forgot that u get bootloop
So just doing last step : reflash the firmware...
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AndriyeZ said:
Its simple, have you unlocked it??
if yet...and you want to do this with all risk try to do this
Press dial phone
*#*#7378423#*#*....when it said Bootloader unlock : yes
Its mean u can unlock your bootloader..then go to this tutorial,remember you will avoid your guarante,but after that you can flash any amazing custom ROM...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12873655
Or if just want to keep on stock..I suggest you to reflash the stock rom/firmware..follow the instruction carefully..
EDIT : sorry..just forgot that u get bootloop
So just doing last step : reflash the firmware...
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the problem is that the phone is stuck at sony logo. so i wont be able to unlock the bootloader as it needs the dial pad...
I have been flashing this phone with LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf but no progress is seen.
i dont have much info about bootloop and bootloader?
what instructions do i need to follow. could you guide me stepwise.
thanks a lot for the help you've been providing so far !

Try to flash ROM 4.0.4 which is compare with the kernel..looks like u just flash the kernel..
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AndriyeZ said:
Try to flash ROM 4.0.4 which is compare with the kernel..looks like u just flash the kernel..
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if my phone is stuck at sony logo, can i still flash a ROM? how will i enter into recovery mode?

muhammad.hasan said:
if my phone is stuck at sony logo, can i still flash a ROM? how will i enter into recovery mode?
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Absolutely...
I think thats why flashtool so usefull...its 100 % work...
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AndriyeZ said:
Absolutely...
I think thats why flashtool so usefull...its 100 % work...
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ok that sounds great... how do i do it? because whenever i select ROM for flash, the flashtool says that only ftf is acceptable. Kindly suggest ho do i do it. thanks

muhammad.hasan said:
ok that sounds great... how do i do it? because whenever i select ROM for flash, the flashtool says that only ftf is acceptable. Kindly suggest ho do i do it. thanks
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The stock ROM usually .tft file...so now try to search download stock ROM for 4.0.4 or 4.03 include those kernel...it is a tons this forum..try to use search engine...I can help u with the link but, can give u now..I have work...so be pation...search thread which give u download link..goodluck mate..
EDIT : I was using from this thread for my Arc S last time...read carefully the steps...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
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Thanks !
AndriyeZ said:
The stock ROM usually .tft file...so now try to search download stock ROM for 4.0.4 or 4.03 include those kernel...it is a tons this forum..try to use search engine...I can help u with the link but, can give u now..I have work...so be pation...search thread which give u download link..goodluck mate..
EDIT : I was using from this thread for my Arc S last time...read carefully the steps...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
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hi there i wanted to thank you for you help. i have successfully flashed my phone with the stock ROM... Thanks a lot!

[Q] IM A DUMMY teach me how to install custom roms!

So ive been looking about for a few days and im really struggling to install custom roms on my phone..it is an xperia arc S...i couldnt find the arc s forum :S
But yeah i am total rookie to all of this so you will have to spell out every step to me !
thanks for any help guys

Google is your friend
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I can give you a step by step guide... But first your device should be rooted and you should have unlocked Bootloader to begin with...
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greypolo9n3 said:
So ive been looking about for a few days and im really struggling to install custom roms on my phone..it is an xperia arc S...i couldnt find the arc s forum :S
But yeah i am total rookie to all of this so you will have to spell out every step to me !
thanks for any help guys
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The xperia arc s belongs in the arc forum
here's a link for that tutorial you want
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850626
and a video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjv71b9QcZE

Omessy7 said:
I can give you a step by step guide... But first your device should be rooted and you should have unlocked Bootloader to begin with...
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i have rooted it, how do i get unlocked boot loader? im sorry but im just not used to all of this stuff...i just want to get more performance out of my phone and delete all those unecessary apps
jman2131 said:
The xperia arc s belongs in the arc forum
here's a link for that tutorial you want
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850626
and a video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjv71b9QcZE
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thanks but ive seen that and didnt understand! just so you get an idea how easily confused i am

Yes, the SONY website has a guide to unlock bootloader... Go to google and type in arc s unlock boot loader and pick sony link, steps are easy just follow them... When you do so i will write you a full clear Newbie how to
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Omessy7 said:
Yes, the SONY website has a guide to unlock bootloader... Go to google and type in arc s unlock boot loader and pick sony link, steps are easy just follow them... When you do so i will write you a full clear Newbie how to
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i did the *#*#service*#*# thing and it says bootloader unlock allowed : yes
does that mean its unlocked?

No, it means it's unlockable... So continue mentioned steps from sony guide... An remember to bookmark this page or subscribe...
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greypolo9n3 said:
i did the *#*#service*#*# thing and it says bootloader unlock allowed : yes
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Use the TestPoint method then instead of the Official Method, you'll find all you need at the first link in my sig.

The official method is more reliable and i see better for newbies... I highly recommend you continue with the SONY method... Actually when i was it his lvl, test point confused me...
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Omessy7 said:
The official method is more reliable and i see better for newbies... I highly recommend you continue with the SONY method... Actually when i was it his lvl, test point confused me...
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The TestPoint method is better as you retain DRM, and if a video tutorial is too hard to follow, then yes, perhaps the Official no more reliable or better method is the way to go.

paranoid android 4.2.2 for xperia SL locked bootloader

Namaste !
I had already installed CWM Recovery in my xperia SL (locked Bootloader).
Now, I just want to install Paranoid Android 4.2.2 into it without unlocking bootloader.
Is it possible?
Thanks in Advance!!!!

It is not possible...locked bootloader supports only stock kernels...
PA have different kernel...for support of it u have to unlock....even i have ion locked bootloader...i cant taste any other roms
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unlocking bootloader after installing CWM
smartboy0668 said:
It is not possible...locked bootloader supports only stock kernels...
PA have different kernel...for support of it u have to unlock....even i have ion locked bootloader...i cant taste any other roms
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Thank you so much for your short but informative reply !
I had already said that i installed CWM on locked bootloader (xperia SL LT26ii) !
Now will it be possible to unlock bootloader ?
Or Is it necessary to remove that installed cwm first and unlock the bootloader ?
thanks in advance !

pracas said:
Thank you so much for your short but informative reply !
I had already said that i installed CWM on locked bootloader (xperia SL LT26ii) !
Now will it be possible to unlock bootloader ?
Or Is it necessary to remove that installed cwm first and unlock the bootloader ?
thanks in advance !
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http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/

Yeah..mit is possible just go on the link posted above this post...do as instruction...
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Ok thank you!
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can uh help me unlocking bootloader on my xperia s lt26i
i tried in wndows 10 thank you

[q] firmware help?

Hey guys. I bought an xperia m single sim (c1905) a week ago and rooted as soon as i got it. I wanted more so i tried to unlock the bootloader, but realised that my bl was not unlockable. I read on a few sites online that i can still flash 4.2.2 firmware on my phone. Is this possible with a locked bl? What are the risks involved? If so, is there a download.link for the latest 4.2.2 firmware?
1 more thing, is there any cwm recovery for locked bl?
Thank you guys for your help
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paper13579 said:
Hey guys. I bought an xperia m single sim (c1905) a week ago and rooted as soon as i got it. I wanted more so i tried to unlock the bootloader, but realised that my bl was not unlockable. I read on a few sites online that i can still flash 4.2.2 firmware on my phone. Is this possible with a locked bl? What are the risks involved? If so, is there a download.link for the latest 4.2.2 firmware?
1 more thing, is there any cwm recovery for locked bl?
Thank you guys for your help
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Yup you can flash the 4.2.2 firmware of Xperia M Dual.
It wont void your warranty as its stock xperia rom only.
You may re flash SS M firmware whenever needed.
No Hou cant have CWM in a locked Bootloader Device.
You can use flash gordan instead to flash zips.
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Thank you so much for your quick reply, but do u have a link to the latest xperia m ds firmware available to be flashed on the xm ss. Again thank you
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Here u go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2523368
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Thank you guys soooo much. Right now im installing da firmware and will flash it as soon as i finish. Hope it works:what::thumbup::beer:
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Yay it worked, talking to you from the new firmware as we speak
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Congratulation.
Am sorry for not replying.
Didnt got a notification about ur reply.
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[Q] How to root

can anyone teach me rooting in Xperia M dual......?????
PLEASE.....
Thank You

jinka30 said:
can anyone teach me rooting in Xperia M dual......?????
PLEASE.....
Thank You
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Go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709911
Pls Google before start new thread
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