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[Q] Help Xperia S /system formated

Hello everyone
In Progress of flashing a new rom, i've done something very stupid.
I had factory reset my Phone and formatted /system and then i accidentally
reboot my phone. My Phone stuck now on the Sony Boot Logo and i don't now what i
should do now? I have my bootloader UNLOCKED.
Can i use the Sony Update Tool or what can i do?
Please help me
PS: Sorry for my bad english

if u still can go to recovery you can flash your rom again, if not use flashtool

mharckk said:
if u still can go to recovery you can flash your rom again, if not use flashtool
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And if you dont't have a recovery installed, you can also flashing a kernel with recovery and booting into it.

Che4ter said:
Hello everyone
In Progress of flashing a new rom, i've done something very stupid.
I had factory reset my Phone and formatted /system and then i accidentally
reboot my phone. My Phone stuck now on the Sony Boot Logo and i don't now what i
should do now? I have my bootloader UNLOCKED.
Can i use the Sony Update Tool or what can i do?
Please help me
PS: Sorry for my bad english
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Pull your battery. Put it again. Do a key combination to go into recovery mode. Restore your backup or flash that rom again. Simple.
phixom said:
And if you dont't have a recovery installed, you can also flashing a kernel with recovery and booting into it.
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Offcourse he has recovery installed as he was flashing the rom.
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Noob-superuser said:
Pull your battery. Put it again. Do a key combination to go into recovery mode. Restore your backup or flash that rom again. Simple.
Offcourse he has recovery installed as he was flashing the rom.
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It is dangerous to open XS's back...
Just press power + vol up until 3 vibrations.
If you really can't go into recovery, use flashtool to flash stock ftf.

Xperia arc s not booting after flashing custom rom.have i bricked it?

I had rooted and installed HD 3.0.2 custom ROM on my son's Sony xperia arc s successfully and it was working well but the adventurist mind set to work and I wanted to try the jelly droid custom ROM.
I went to recovery mode via x tools and did the factory reset and formatting system.
Then I clicked install zip from SD card.it showed that update installed successfully then after around 15 minutes and no further instruction,I rebooted the phone.seems like I missed some step or something which I am not aware of.
now it only shows the Sony screen.I attempted going to the recovery mode pressing the combo keys volume down and power after taking out the battery but nothing transpired.
have I bricked my phone?
Is there any way I could bring it back to life?
would be obliged if anyone could recommend some steps to try and restart the phone.
thanking in anticipation
regards
Sanjay Agarwal

sanjayagarwal said:
I had rooted and installed HD 3.0.2 custom ROM on my son's Sony xperia arc s successfully and it was working well but the adventurist mind set to work and I wanted to try the jelly droid custom ROM.
I went to recovery mode via x tools and did the factory reset and formatting system.
Then I clicked install zip from SD card.it showed that update installed successfully then after around 15 minutes and no further instruction,I rebooted the phone.seems like I missed some step or something which I am not aware of.
now it only shows the Sony screen.I attempted going to the recovery mode pressing the combo keys volume down and power after taking out the battery but nothing transpired.
have I bricked my phone?
Is there any way I could bring it back to life?
would be obliged if anyone could recommend some steps to try and restart the phone.
thanking in anticipation
regards
Sanjay Agarwal
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Did you flash the correct kernel for your phone? Ultimate HD uses stock kernel while the Jelly Droid should be using a custom kernel. You need to have bootloader unlocked to use a custom kernel. CWM does not work after flashing the update package as X tools installs CWM into /system which you just formatted. To be able to use CWM after changing ROM, use a stock or custom kernel that has CWM pre installed on it.
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popthosegaskets said:
Thanks for your quick reply.it seems I did not flash any kernel or anything else prior to pressing the install from zip.seems a grave mistake on my part.
now that the phone does not even start up what could I do to recover the phone.
I am a complete novice and would request your good self to kindly suggest remedial measures to go back to the stock ROM or HD 3.0.2.The boot loader I think was unlocked before attempting to root the phone.the phone only shows SONY written on it.no turning off even.having to pull the battery to put of the screen.
Thanks n regards
Sanjay Agarwal
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To recover your phone, use Flashtool and install stock firmware to your phone with a correct FTF file. You can find the FTF file from the forum, just search.
OR if you have locked bootloader, then you can also use PC Companion to repair your phone.
Sent from LT18i with custom firmware by myself.

Since you have bootloader unlocked, I recommend that you repair your phone using flashtool, since it's a hassle to relock bootloader to use Sony Update Service. After restoring your phone, flash a stock kernel with CWM on it so you can still use CWM after changing ROM. If you want to go back to UHD, Jader recommends LuPuS kernel to use with his ROM.
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THANKS
Thanks friends for your replies.I woke up to find that my son has already restored the phone using some method as advised by your good selves.he used the flash tool and ftf file.
thanks.
regards
Sanjay agarwal

Hi all i have the same issue i have running. Uhd rom i try to chnge rom n dont flash any kernal i formatted system factory reset installation successful but only sony logo appears nothing else... i thnk i brcked my arc s one more thing that my boot-oader is locked and sony companian dosent pick my device n sony updator says your software need no update...
Plz help me guyz what should i do plz help
This is my frst android phone i dont wan to lose it
Thnks

ubaidbhatti said:
Hi all i have the same issue i have running. Uhd rom i try to chnge rom n dont flash any kernal i formatted system factory reset installation successful but only sony logo appears nothing else... i thnk i brcked my arc s one more thing that my boot-oader is locked and sony companian dosent pick my device n sony updator says your software need no update...
Plz help me guyz what should i do plz help
This is my frst android phone i dont wan to lose it
Thnks
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First of all, calm down , i rarely see arc-s really bricked and not recoverables so ,in this case, the best metod is a thinking mind. Answer my questions.
1° Have you checked your bootloader if it's locked/unlocked or if there is possibility to unlock it ? There are a plenty of guides about it.
2° Please describe how you have installed the rom.
If you have the possibility to reach the recovery , you have to fully format the phone. Factory reset, format system cache and dalvik. Only after that, try to re-flash the rom.

@[email protected] said:
First of all, calm down , i rarely see arc-s really bricked and not recoverables so ,in this case, the best metod is a thinking mind. Answer my questions.
1° Have you checked your bootloader if it's locked/unlocked or if there is possibility to unlock it ? There are a plenty of guides about it.
2° Please describe how you have installed the rom.
If you have the possibility to reach the recovery , you have to fully format the phone. Factory reset, format system cache and dalvik. Only after that, try to re-flash the rom.
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My phone has the same problem. (Xperia Arc S) how do I get the computer to recognise the phone when it is in this mode? it won't do the volume up-blue light-usb thing

Can you get the phone in flashmode (back + phone to USB -> green LED)?
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EDIT: Holy sh*t I forgot flashmode is back button

serterl said:
My phone has the same problem. (Xperia Arc S) how do I get the computer to recognise the phone when it is in this mode? it won't do the volume up-blue light-usb thing
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Are you even sure if it's volume up?
Flash mode -> connect phone to PC while holding down back button.
Fastboot mode -> connect phone to PC while holding down menu button.
Enter recovery(if installed) -> hold volume down button when phone boots up.
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having the same issue
sanjayagarwal said:
Thanks friends for your replies.I woke up to find that my son has already restored the phone using some method as advised by your good selves.he used the flash tool and ftf file.
thanks.
regards
Sanjay agarwal
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sir i am having the same issue that you have got.please help me o solve it and say all the procedure thar you have done sir please help me
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serterl said:
My phone has the same problem. (Xperia Arc S) how do I get the computer to recognise the phone when it is in this mode? it won't do the volume up-blue light-usb thing
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sir ihad unlocked the boot loader but when i installed the custom rom only the sony logo appears and when i press the volume down button it does not enters into cwm mode what to do please help me

srisudhanr7 said:
sir i am having the same issue that you have got.please help me o solve it and say all the procedure thar you have done sir please help me
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Please search XDA or Google, there's many guides out there that teach you how to restore your phone.
srisudhanr7 said:
sir ihad unlocked the boot loader but when i installed the custom rom only the sony logo appears and when i press the volume down button it does not enters into cwm mode what to do please help me
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Did you flash correct kernel for your ROM? The ROM will not boot if the kernel is not compatible.

popthosegaskets said:
Please search XDA or Google, there's many guides out there that teach you how to restore your phone.
Did you flash correct kernel for your ROM? The ROM will not boot if the kernel is not compatible.
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i didnt flash any kernel for it but now it is not entering into cwm mode itself how to enter into it and flash the kernel.

srisudhanr7 said:
i didnt flash any kernel for it but now it is not entering into cwm mode itself how to enter into it and flash the kernel.
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You don't flash kernel with cwm... Flash kernel using fastboot... Kernels will give you access to recovery...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2

Attitude.SSJ said:
You don't flash kernel with cwm... Flash kernel using fastboot... Kernels will give you access to recovery...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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sir please say me the procedure to do it...

srisudhanr7 said:
sir please say me the procedure to do it...
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There's something called the search button...
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popthosegaskets said:
There's something called the search button...
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i cannot flash the kernel only the green led glows when i press the volume up button what to do

same problem
serterl said:
My phone has the same problem. (Xperia Arc S) how do I get the computer to recognise the phone when it is in this mode? it won't do the volume up-blue light-usb thing
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I had my arc s rooted and after triyng font installer it stopped working and comes to the sony screen and goes to xperia screen and reboots cant even acces the home screen. i had no roms installed. when i use the above method the green led lights up but when i tried to flah the mobile using flash tool it said ERROR flash aborted. please help me

srisudhanr7 said:
i cannot flash the kernel only the green led glows when i press the volume up button what to do
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Volume up? What phone are we talking about?
malith1995 said:
I had my arc s rooted and after triyng font installer it stopped working and comes to the sony screen and goes to xperia screen and reboots cant even acces the home screen. i had no roms installed. when i use the above method the green led lights up but when i tried to flah the mobile using flash tool it said ERROR flash aborted. please help me
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PC Companion's repair option should work as well, try that one. If you wish to stick to Flashtool, then first make sure you got drivers installed.

after installing cwm recovery have problem

I can't seem to find a answer for this problem. I have an xperia zl C6506 which I have unlocked bootloader and also have rooted. My problem is that I try to install cwm recovery which I can but after I do that I can get into recovery but cannot bot into stock. I then have to go in and use flashtool to kernel so I can boot again but then can't get into cwm recovery again. Need help read everything I can and tried more then once to install cwm recovery but always have same issue. Hopefully someone can help me with this because can't install custom rom. Did I miss something please help.

Sounds like the recovery you're installing isn't compatible with ROM? what ROM are you using and what kernel/recovery specifically? Are you using doomkernel? Because doomkernel comes with both TWRP and CWM and I know it works with stock. If you're not using stock, then Meow kernel?

TheTofu said:
Sounds like the recovery you're installing isn't compatible with ROM? what ROM are you using and what kernel/recovery specifically? Are you using doomkernel? Because doomkernel comes with both TWRP and CWM and I know it works with stock. If you're not using stock, then Meow kernel?
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I'm using stock firmware 10.3.1.A.2.67 which I have bootloader unlock and rooted, but the DoomlLord kernel shows earlier frimwoare FW-253-v4 not mine. Do you know which DoomLord kernel will work with my firmware?

jimmydee62 said:
I'm using stock firmware 10.3.1.A.2.67 which I have bootloader unlock and rooted, but the DoomlLord kernel shows earlier frimwoare FW-253-v4 not mine. Do you know which DoomLord kernel will work with my firmware?
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That seems like quite an old doomkernel...
Make sure you're using v17r1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405925

Ok I did the v17r1 and now when it boots up it shows doomlord kernael and then continues to boot up to operating system. How do I get into recovery?

jimmydee62 said:
Ok I did the v17r1 and now when it boots up it shows doomlord kernael and then continues to boot up to operating system. How do I get into recovery?
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press volume button while LED is i think purple? or orange? Once it lights up with a color, press a volume button, it'll change color a second later then boot into recovery.

TheTofu said:
press volume button while LED is i think purple? or orange? Once it lights up with a color, press a volume button, it'll change color a second later then boot into recovery.
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Thanks for all your help worked like a champ. Tried it power up CWM recovery and power down TWRP recovery. Again thanks much the xperia zl is very different from all the other android smartphones I have had.

One other question I now have after installing the custom recovery is my Wi-Fi is no longer available. The doomlord kernel has made it non-usable. Any clues on how to fix this issue? I'm sorry for asking so many questions but like I said new to xperia zl.
I figured it out after I installed the doomlord kernel I then went back into CWM recovery and installed the whole zip file everything works. Any way thanks for your help without it I would have never been able to flash a rom. I'm now a very happy camper.

jimmydee62 said:
One other question I now have after installing the custom recovery is my Wi-Fi is no longer available. The doomlord kernel has made it non-usable. Any clues on how to fix this issue? I'm sorry for asking so many questions but like I said new to xperia zl.
I figured it out after I installed the doomlord kernel I then went back into CWM recovery and installed the whole zip file everything works. Any way thanks for your help without it I would have never been able to flash a rom. I'm now a very happy camper.
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Do you mind helping me out i have the same problem as you. I am not sure where to put the files that are in the v17 zip. when i open them i see 3 folders and a boot.img. i have been using the flash tool up until this point. I am rooted and my bootloader is unlocked. I am just not sure how to flash the kernel so that i can get some type of recovery on y c6506 . any help would be helpful. I did a search and found this
[ how to install my kernel ] (via fastboot)
download the kernel package update.zip......i did this
save it on c:\ and extract the boot.img from the package....not sure what that means. does it just mean drag it to my deck top or something
save the boot.img to the folder containing fastboot binary....where is this folder?
flash the boot.img using fastboot:... i can use flash tool for this but when i click the lighting i check fastboot instead of flash
like i said any help would be great. And I will thank you

[Q] Xperia S CWM black screen

Hi,
I have a Xperia S and have unlocked the bootloader and rooted. I then used RecoverX to put CWM on. Then when I try to boot in to recovery (tapping sony logo as it boots), the screen goes black and nothing happens.
Anyone got any ideas?
Note that if I don't tap to go in to recovery the phone boots fine.
Cheers,
Iain

i think u must install custom kernel with CWM recovery or TWRP to get into recovery mode....

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iwabernethy said:
Hi,
I have a Xperia S and have unlocked the bootloader and rooted. I then used RecoverX to put CWM on. Then when I try to boot in to recovery (tapping sony logo as it boots), the screen goes black and nothing happens.
Anyone got any ideas?
Note that if I don't tap to go in to recovery the phone boots fine.
Cheers,
Iain
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Go to flash boot and reflash kernel either TWRP or CWM. This should resolve the issue.

shahrukhqasim said:
Go to flash boot and reflash kernel either TWRP or CWM. This should resolve the issue.
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So if I flash a new kernel I can load in to that and then use it to load any ROM? Can you recomend a particular kernel? I've looked at some of the ones linked from the roll up and it's all a bit confusing to me - they all seem to say they are only for this rom or that rom.

Try doomkernel....http://d-h.st/qE0
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iwabernethy said:
Hi,
I have a Xperia S and have unlocked the bootloader and rooted. I then used RecoverX to put CWM on. Then when I try to boot in to recovery (tapping sony logo as it boots), the screen goes black and nothing happens.
Anyone got any ideas?
Note that if I don't tap to go in to recovery the phone boots fine.
Cheers,
Iain
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Must be a problem with the recovery.. use sony emma flashtool to flash Advanced stock kernel for your firmware... check if your firmware is .200 or .211 or .96.. go to this link to download kernel..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302393
check your firmware and download the appropriate kernel.. and flash via flashtool.. in fastboot mode.. and after flashing.. reboot and an amber light will show up on your notification light, then press volume + several times to enter CWM.. (just follow the steps in the link)
Good Luck..!! :fingers-crossed:
Hit thanks if I helped..

Stuck on Sony Logo & Vol Up button is (faulty) not working either

Trying to Flash pre-rooted Lollipop FTF on KitKat, stucked on SONY Logo and my vol up is faulty,, really bad situation

adb is not showing any attached device either, :/

SSyar said:
Trying to Flash pre-rooted Lollipop FTF on KitKat, stucked on SONY Logo and my vol up is faulty,, really bad situation
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Flash ftf with flashtool, (flash mode is vol down), then install dual recovery. You can use volume up or down to get into recovery, and flash whatever you want.

It seems like my recovery is corrupt, the phone shutdowns after battery ends..,, then i again start the phone and hit vol down button for TWRP but it stucks again at the logo.,.,
While i was flashing the PreRooted firmware there was an error showing MD5 chekcsum not found and when i restarted it ended up on SONY Logo
i believe i have to use Flashtool and flash stock FTF .., !!(loosing all the data)

levone1 said:
Flash ftf with flashtool, (flash mode is vol down), then install dual recovery. You can use volume up or down to get into recovery, and flash whatever you want.
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yeah,, i thought so too :/

SSyar said:
It seems like my recovery is corrupt, the phone shutdowns after battery ends..,, then i again start the phone and hit vol down button for TWRP but it stucks again at the logo.,.,
While i was flashing the PreRooted firmware there was an error showing MD5 chekcsum not found and when i restarted it ended up on SONY Logo
i believe i have to use Flashtool and flash stock FTF .., !!(loosing all the data)
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If you're flashing the same version, you could try checking the 'data' box in the 'exclude' options. Not sure, but it might work...

levone1 said:
If you're flashing the same version, you could try checking the 'data' box in the 'exclude' options. Not sure, but it might work...
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basically all i want is to copy WhatsApp folder.,., everything else is online

so what if i only flash Kernel from the FTF, excluding system and all other options!! will i be able to get stock image!! removing dual custom recoveries !!?

SSyar said:
so what if i only flash Kernel from the FTF, excluding system and all other options!! will i be able to get stock image!! removing dual custom recoveries !!?
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Normally this would overwrite your other kernel so yes, it would be an option. If your problem really is only related to a faulty kernel then flashing the right one should solve your problems.

Schlengge said:
Normally this would overwrite your other kernel so yes, it would be an option. If your problem really is only related to a faulty kernel then flashing the right one should solve your problems.
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well i end up flashing ftf without wiping data and etc. & all is good.., although lost the root,,, but gain the root access gain butt that root is partially working.,, like greenify is working fine but adaway is not working....
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