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[Q] flashed xperia s ftf phone now bricked

i did somethin stupid :crying: i flashed a relock bootloader ftf on from xperia s by accident. Now phone is bricked wont turn on however still works in flash and fastboot mode, PC companion won't repair.
is there an overall img that i can flash in fastboot that will wipe this ftf and fully restore phone?

LOL...what were you thinking? seriously...
download 4.0.4 ftf for "ARC S" if you have an arc s and flash it in flashmode

arpith.fbi said:
LOL...what were you thinking? seriously...
download 4.0.4 ftf for "ARC S" if you have an arc s and flash it in flashmode
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Yep, reflash everything and hope for the best. You may have damaged the trim area if the reflash doesn't resolve the issue I would go in the general section and look for a thread for remote support - they should be able to sort you out
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thanks for your help. i didin't think a simple ftf flash would fix it but it did.

adzinator said:
thanks for your help. i didin't think a simple ftf flash would fix it but it did.
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Good...never do such foolish mistake again in future

slimbean to official JB

Hi all
Right now I am using slimbean build 5
My phone is xperia s 4.2.2
And as u know official Sony blog said that jb is rolling out
So I want tft file
And wand to know is there any problems Gina happen when flashing
Note : I updated boot.IMG from the slimbean update as they said
So what should I do
last thing I want to know if I can get back
Mobile bravie engine and music info
Plz give me link and step by step explanation
Thx all

amraasar said:
Hi all
Right now I am using slimbean build 5
My phone is xperia s 4.2.2
And as u know official Sony blog said that jb is rolling out
So I want tft file
And wand to know is there any problems Gina happen when flashing
Note : I updated boot.IMG from the slimbean update as they said
So what should I do
last thing I want to know if I can get back
Mobile bravie engine and music info
Plz give me link and step by step explanation
Thx all
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Yes you can get back the BRAVIA Engine and download Music Info.
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Ben Ling said:
Yes you can get back the BRAVIA Engine and download Music Info.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ sola using XDA Premium App
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how /...????
links plz
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amraasar said:
how /...????
links plz
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Hello @amraasar,
Please take your time to look into our General Thread for Xperia S
You will find all the useful information their.
Thank You,
Dwarkesh Soren
A word of advice :
You need your phone to have a locked bootloader.
And update your phone software via PC Companion or Sony Update Service Softwares.
Please reply if you have any doubt I'd be really happy to help

OTE=dwarkesh2492;42018818]Hello @amraasar,
Please take your time to look into our General Thread for Xperia S
You will find all the useful information their.
Thank You,
Dwarkesh Soren
A word of advice :
You need your phone to have a locked bootloader.
And update your phone software via PC Companion or Sony Update Service Softwares.
Please reply if you have any doubt I'd be really happy to help[/QUOTE]
Iam now in slimbean 4.2.2
and I downloaded generic ics .ftf
Also relock.ftf
And I know I have to unroot my phon and also relook boot loader
But what I don't know is the order
What should I do first and second and .....
Cruz there r a lot of title in the general forum
Would u plz give me links and order of
Returning from custom ROM to stock ROM and closing boot loader
and the most important is get back mobile bra via engine
Thx
Already thanks ^_^

Hi @amraasar,
Dont worry I'll help you out as much as possible.
First of all Pay attention very carefully cuz i am writing down everything.
Explanation for you to understand what you will be doing.
---> When you are in Custom slim bean 4.2.2
You are already Rooted And Unlocked.
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Now
When You Use Flashtool To Flash Your Downloaded STOCK ftf file.
--->You automatically are Unrooted. because it is STOCK!
Now only thing left to do is, Relock the bootloader.
For that we have the Relock bootloader file.
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How to proceed :
1. Put the downloaded ftf and relock file in firmware folder of Flashtool
2. Do not connect phone now.
3. Flash only The ICS ftf file you just downloaded by following method in guide.
4.After flash is complete. Switch on phone and check everything is working.
5. Now time to relock the bootloader
6. Again run flashtool.
7. this time you have to flash only the relock file
8. After flash is complete.
9. Your phone is as good as new.

dwarkesh2492 said:
Hi @amraasar,
Dont worry I'll help you out as much as possible.
First of all Pay attention very carefully cuz i am writing down everything.
Explanation for you to understand what you will be doing.
---> When you are in Custom slim bean 4.2.2
You are already Rooted And Unlocked.
_____________________________________________
Now
When You Use Flashtool To Flash Your Downloaded STOCK ftf file.
--->You automatically are Unrooted. because it is STOCK!
Now only thing left to do is, Relock the bootloader.
For that we have the Relock bootloader file.
_________________________________________________
How to proceed :
1. Put the downloaded ftf and relock file in firmware folder of Flashtool
2. Do not connect phone now.
3. Flash only The ICS ftf file you just downloaded by following method in guide.
4.After flash is complete. Switch on phone and check everything is working.
5. Now time to relock the bootloader
6. Again run flashtool.
7. this time you have to flash only the relock file
8. After flash is complete.
9. Your phone is as good as new.
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Tyx for that u really helped me
But what about Mob. Bra via engine ?
Nobody mentioned how to do it .. Would u help me plz

amraasar said:
Tyx for that u really helped me
But what about Mob. Bra via engine ?
Nobody mentioned how to do it .. Would u help me plz
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.and also shouldn't I return to official boot.IMG ?
Or it will return automatically ?
and if I have to do it manually would u bring me the download link and guide
Thx again

amraasar said:
how /...????
links plz
waiting
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you can ask him to make it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301489

amraasar said:
.and also shouldn't I return to official boot.IMG ?
Or it will return automatically ?
and if I have to do it manually would u bring me the download link and guide
Thx again
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The Logic is.
If your DRM keys are not changed in the TA partition
Your BE and xLoud and all the enhancements from sony will work once you return your phone to stock.
If you are in custom firmware and kernel
You would need a mod.
I am back to stock very recently and everything works for me.
I hope this information helps.
~Dwarkesh

[Q][BRICKED] How to unbrick D5316?

EDIT: Looks like my device got bricked, can anyone help please thanks!
If any of you could get me a D5316 boot.img it would really help!!

Easy root tool must be unlock first
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I have tried every method posted here on XDA. I cannot find one that works.

shirishahir said:
Easy root tool must be unlock first
Sent from my C6802 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Do you happen to have a link thanks
babcocca said:
I have tried every method posted here on XDA. I cannot find one that works.
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That's reassuring lol, do you have the same model as I do?

Okaham said:
Do you happen to have a link thanks
That's reassuring lol, do you have the same model as I do?
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D5316

babcocca said:
D5316
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What methods have you tried?

Well it seems as if my device has Bricked, any advice on what to do now..?
Tried everything I can think of and searched the web, I'm guessing I installed the wrong boot.img on the device and that's what's causing it to hang and not get past the "Sony" screen...if anyone here could get me the boot.img for the D5316 it would be MUCH appreciated, thanks!

Okaham said:
Well it seems as if my device has Bricked, any advice on what to do now..?
Tried everything I can think of and searched the web, I'm guessing I installed the wrong boot.img on the device and that's what's causing it to hang and not get past the "Sony" screen...if anyone here could get me the boot.img for the D5316 it would be MUCH appreciated, thanks!
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Just re flash using flashtool..but you will lost all your data...

Chena_22 said:
Just re flash using flashtool..but you will lost all your data...
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Tried that but did not work, says my device is unsupported

Have you updated the flashtool?

Chena_22 said:
Have you updated the flashtool?
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What do you mean? It should be the latest version that I downloaded, and I checked Sony's website and they said the T2 Ultra was unsupported

DId you happen to install Sony PC Companion from your phone?

Okaham said:
What do you mean? It should be the latest version that I downloaded, and I checked Sony's website and they said the T2 Ultra was unsupported
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I mean have you download the latest flashtool? And I'm not talking about pc companion

I am on the same boat! I asked for help in another thread as well. Flashtool by sony "Emma" recognizes the phone, but fails to update phone due to this customization.

xmatic said:
I am on the same boat! I asked for help in another thread as well. Flashtool by sony "Emma" recognizes the phone, but fails to update phone due to this customization.
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I have downloaded latest Flash tool and able to take the backup of my D5316 model (not yet done root or recovery). Not sure we can flash it back to device after trying to unlock bootloader or root the device (in case unlock/root fails).
I dont see the the rooting procedure for device D5316. They are talking of TA Backup prior any rooting or Unlocking BL. When taking the complete FTF, doesn't it retain the DRM keys? I am less confident risking going for rooting for this device without confirmed backup of TA

Emma don't support Xperia T2 Ultra but you can use other Flash tool
To restore the original firmware go to xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/55-sony-xperia-t2-ultra-d5303
download the tool and the firmware of Xperia t2 ultra (D5303/D5316/D5306/XM50t) <- same model
Check you put your phone on flash mode (volume down), not fastboot (volume up).
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krishnaprasad said:
I have downloaded latest Flash tool and able to take the backup of my D5316 model (not yet done root or recovery). Not sure we can flash it back to device after trying to unlock bootloader or root the device (in case unlock/root fails).
I dont see the the rooting procedure for device D5316. They are talking of TA Backup prior any rooting or Unlocking BL. When taking the complete FTF, doesn't it retain the DRM keys? I am less confident risking going for rooting for this device without confirmed backup of TA
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Can you please upload your backup to mega.co.nz :highfive:
I don't have backup of my D5316 so i use the D5303 that are the same, but i will appreciate if you share your backup.

andresmichel said:
Emma don't support Xperia T2 Ultra but you can use other Flash tool
To restore the original firmware go to xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/55-sony-xperia-t2-ultra-d5303
download the tool and the firmware of Xperia t2 ultra (D5303/D5316/D5306/XM50t) <- same model
Check you put your phone on flash mode (volume down), not fastboot (volume up).
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Can you please upload your backup to mega.co.nz :highfive:
I don't have backup of my D5316 so i use the D5303 that are the same, but i will appreciate if you share your backup.
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Flashtool you need to get from http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Stock Sony firmware you can download using another nice tool: XperiFirm ~ Xperia Firmware Downloader & Checker.
Using Flashtool you will need to convert stock firmware into flashable D5316_4.4.2_Sony.ftf , then you need to put your phone in flashmode mode by connecting USB cable to a computer while pushing Vol down (or up). Flashtool should recognize this mode.
Then you can chose what do you want to flash and what to skip.
It worked well for me and hope will help others.
Good luck!

I'm stuck on the android screen after flashing my T2 with a FXP ASOP Build. Will this same method to get me back to stock?

Download your device stock ftf file. And then flash through flashtool

Done and I'm back up and running. Appreciate the help. Now I need to cook my own ASOP rom. One last question, when I reflashed, SuperSu and other apps said they didnt have root access but when I got to unlock the phone again. It says its already unlocked. What am I missing here?
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How to unroot

Dear Forum Members,
I would like to know if there is a way to completely remove rooting from my Z1 Compatc mobile as I'm unable to update my firmware via Sony ever since.
Thanks in advance.
Regards

leogec said:
Dear Forum Members,
I would like to know if there is a way to completely remove rooting from my Z1 Compatc mobile as I'm unable to update my firmware via Sony ever since.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
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just flash a stock firmware .ftf via flashtool

Still not working
moonryder said:
just flash a stock firmware .ftf via flashtool
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I tried to flash it with a stock firmware downloaded from this page:
firmwaremobile.com
Upgrade via Sony still not working.

leogec said:
I tried to flash it with a stock firmware downloaded from this page:
firmwaremobile.com
Upgrade via Sony still not working.
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use flashtool and inside of flashtool the tool "Xperifirm".
With that tool you can download latest firmwares .ftf
Flash downloaded firmware with flashtool.
And important: to receive Sony updates you have to relock your bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
Cause unlocking bootloader "kills" the FOTA partition (for me this partition is very useful cause i flashed a permanent TWRP recovery inside it), but you need this partition for Sony updates via Sony Companion etc....
BUT: this method only works if you unlocked the bootloader the official way via Sony homepage

Xperia M5 downgrade from MM to lolippop

Hello there,
I see that there are already some threads about that but i'm a little bit confused. Can please someone posts clear instructions and links for the tools needed in order to downgrade my xperia M5 to lollipop?

So you need to download the latest version of flashtool from www.flashtool.net then look up your m5's model (eg. E5603, E5606, E5653) and download the software from http://www.xperiablog.net/forum/resources/categories/2015-xperia-range.73/ here (generic just means not set to a specific carrier and it doesnt matter about the country), then click the lightning button in flashtool and select flash mode then select your software and then follow the instructions

Thanks very much for the instructions. I also combined some guides found on the internet and performed the downgrade. You should download the firmware via xperifirm, bundle it in flashtool and then flash it.

fothot said:
Thanks very much for the instructions. I also combined some guides found on the internet and performed the downgrade. You should download the firmware via xperifirm, bundle it in flashtool and then flash it.
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hey man, could you tell me how bundle the firmware through flashtool and how flash it? thanks

frezziex said:
hey man, could you tell me how bundle the firmware through flashtool and how flash it? thanks
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well i have done it long ago but as far as i remember i used this guide (http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...are-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide) to create my ftf and then i flashed it. It easy after that you just flash the rom

fothot said:
well i have done it long ago but as far as i remember i used this guide (http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide) to create my ftf and then i flashed it. It easy after that you just flash the rom
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Thanks so much, I try and it works!