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[Q] Xperia arc died after an update

Hello guys howdy all ? am a newbie down here
I tried to flash my arc the other day using flashtool, the whole proccess been finished but when i tried to boot my phone it always stuck on sony ericsson logo.
it is no longer recognized by the computer and i can't get it started on flash mode by pressing the back key while pluging the usb cable
Any ideas ?
i'd truly appreciate your help

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Please visit sony dev site and also see if the new flash tool helps u

er.dilmeet said:
Please visit sony dev site and also see if the new flash tool helps u
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Thanks mate i alredy tried the new flashtool release but it won't detect my phone

[Q] [C2304] Some help to unbrick my XC (red led)

So guys,
After some ports, my XC2304 isn't able to run on flashmode to re-install firmware. Some days ago I create an ftf file for it be flashed by Perfect Flash, the results was sucessfully. Perharps, today I was porting a Z1 rom based on our last update .13. After install the rom by CMW the phone doesn't boot for anyway.​
I tryed to reset by back button, no response;
I tryed to remove battery and no response;
I've tryed to boot into flash mode by pressing volume - but only stills on a red led.
I follow some tutorials but no one worked for me, the main problem is "device not recognized" by windows.
Can't connect on Perfect Flash\Sony Update service cause the flash mode doesn't appears.
Well, I was very excited to porting my new rom based on 4.3 AOSP, was some little bugs that I as just solving, but now I'm not able to continue my ports
If someone had the SAME problem and solved it, I'll be glad if you help me!
Best Regards.​

sid_reis said:
So guys,
After some ports, my XC2304 isn't able to run on flashmode to re-install firmware. Some days ago I create an ftf file for it be flashed by Perfect Flash, the results was sucessfully. Perharps, today I was porting a Z1 rom based on our last update .13. After install the rom by CMW the phone doesn't boot for anyway.​
I tryed to reset by back button, no response;
I tryed to remove battery and no response;
I've tryed to boot into flash mode by pressing volume - but only stills on a red led.
I follow some tutorials but no one worked for me, the main problem is "device not recognized" by windows.
Can't connect on Perfect Flash\Sony Update service cause the flash mode doesn't appears.
Well, I was very excited to porting my new rom based on 4.3 AOSP, was some little bugs that I as just solving, but now I'm not able to continue my ports
If someone had the SAME problem and solved it, I'll be glad if you help me!
Best Regards.​
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I did the same thing like you and had same issue.
Unfortunately, we cant use Flashtool/ SUS/ Perfect Flash to unbrick because there have no driver for our xc.
So, I sent back to SONY yesterday.

Fix your problem using this way
sid_reis said:
So guys,
After some ports, my XC2304 isn't able to run on flashmode to re-install firmware. Some days ago I create an ftf file for it be flashed by Perfect Flash, the results was sucessfully. Perharps, today I was porting a Z1 rom based on our last update .13. After install the rom by CMW the phone doesn't boot for anyway.​
I tryed to reset by back button, no response;
I tryed to remove battery and no response;
I've tryed to boot into flash mode by pressing volume - but only stills on a red led.
I follow some tutorials but no one worked for me, the main problem is "device not recognized" by windows.
Can't connect on Perfect Flash\Sony Update service cause the flash mode doesn't appears.
Well, I was very excited to porting my new rom based on 4.3 AOSP, was some little bugs that I as just solving, but now I'm not able to continue my ports
If someone had the SAME problem and solved it, I'll be glad if you help me!
Best Regards.​
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I had the same problem some time ago but that can be fixed using
" Sony Update Services "....
For all step wise guide read my post and if you find it usefull... click that thanks please...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-c/general/how-to-install-restore-stock-android-t2832005
Do this before the above link :
remove your back panel and then put your Xperia C for charging and then hit the small reset button near Sim card slot using a pen or a refill; then wait for 5 resonds and stop charging... by this you will be able to switch off your Xperia C and then you can use the link provided above to for your problem

iSiddharth said:
I had the same problem some time ago but that can be fixed using
" Sony Update Services "....
For all step wise guide read my post and if you find it usefull... click that thanks please...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-c/general/how-to-install-restore-stock-android-t2832005
Do this before the above link :
remove your back panel and then put your Xperia C for charging and then hit the small reset button near Sim card slot using a pen or a refill; then wait for 5 resonds and stop charging... by this you will be able to switch off your Xperia C and then you can use the link provided above to for your problem
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this method doesnt work when you flash a rom for a different device like i did i already order a new motherboard for my xc. this only will solve it...changing motherboard.

And by the way if Red Light is shown then it is Soft Brick and you can very easily repair it. If that light is also not there then you can say that it is a hard brick.

[Q] Sony Xperia E (c1504) is not booting.

I use Sony Xperia E(c1504) and it is rooted
Recently i tried to install a official update from Sony and while doing so i got an error(probably because my phone is rooted)
and now it is not booting
i can see the Sony logo and the an error symbol while booting
will flashing stock firmware help??
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!1

Dynamo241998 said:
I use Sony Xperia E(c1504) and it is rooted
Recently i tried to install a official update from Sony and while doing so i got an error(probably because my phone is rooted)
and now it is not booting
i can see the Sony logo and the an error symbol while booting
will flashing stock firmware help??
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!1
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Yes Download Stock FTF From XDA And Flash It Using Flashtool
And Next Time If You Need Any Help Ask Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e

It did not help...still getting the error symbol
Help!!!

Men_in_black007 said:
Yes Download Stock FTF From XDA And Flash It Using Flashtool
And Next Time If You Need Any Help Ask Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e
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I did it......it didnt help
still getting the error
please help!!!!!!!!!!!:crying:

it will not help but...
Dynamo241998 said:
I did it......it didnt help
still getting the error
please help!!!!!!!!!!!:crying:
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First law you won't install a stock firmware on a rooted devices. We know that sony patches latest kernel.
Second law see first law and so on.
Hope you'll figure how to reflash the custom rom it should work. Hope you still have it.
Good luck bro

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Will-The-Dwarf said:
First law you won't install a stock firmware on a rooted devices. We know that sony patches latest kernel.
Second law see first law and so on.
Hope you'll figure how to reflash the custom rom it should work. Hope you still have it.
Good luck bro
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Men_in_black007 said:
Yes Download Stock FTF From XDA And Flash It Using Flashtool
And Next Time If You Need Any Help Ask Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e
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Look Men_in_black007 is 100% correct all you need is a firmware file of latest version
http://www.carbontesla.com/2014/07/ftf-download-11-3-2-33-firmware-update-xperia-e-c1505c1504-generic-uk/
Make sure you have phone charged atleast 50 %
now remove the battery of your phone, reinsert it after 5 sec.
Connect the usb chord to pc now HOLD THE VOLUME UP BUTTON IN PHONE AND THEN CONNECT TO PC.
a green LED will turn up.
In flashtool it will show device connected in flashmode
click on thunder icon.
select flashmode
select were is your ftf file,
keep all option as it is then click flash / ok.
after 2 min. you will see a popup connect your device in flashmode and flashing process will start.
after the flash is complete now you have stock android 4.1.1 jellybean
hit the thanks button if i helped !!!

[Q] Z3 D6653 Stuck in Sony Xperia Startup Screen

Hi All,
I tried to update the system software to Lollipop via PC today. in the middle of the update an error occurred saying internet connection was not available (in fact there was no problem with the internet connection). i followed the instruction to re-connect the phone to the PC via the USB cable. now the phone stucks at the Sony Xperia bootup screen and when i connected my phone to PC via the Sony PC Companion, it only detects my phone as "Sony/Sony Ericsson/Tablet" and not Sony Z3 (D6653) anymore.
Anyone knows how to resolve the issue? best if i can continue to update to lollipop, or if not restoring to the old setting would be great too.
Thanks Guys
Cheers
G

gwhisky said:
Hi All,
I tried to update the system software to Lollipop via PC today. in the middle of the update an error occurred saying internet connection was not available (in fact there was no problem with the internet connection). i followed the instruction to re-connect the phone to the PC via the USB cable. now the phone stucks at the Sony Xperia bootup screen and when i connected my phone to PC via the Sony PC Companion, it only detects my phone as "Sony/Sony Ericsson/Tablet" and not Sony Z3 (D6653) anymore.
Anyone knows how to resolve the issue? best if i can continue to update to lollipop, or if not restoring to the old setting would be great too.
Thanks Guys
Cheers
G
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This is a soft brick, now u can download latest lollipop firmware & flash firmware with flashtool.
How to do check this..
xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/83-sony-xperia-z3-d6653
After flashing reboot & u will see z3 with lollipop.

thank you, [email protected]! May i also ask if there are any country-specific firmware for Z3?
i am residing in Hong Kong, i checked the link you provided below and there is only one firmware for download D6653_23.2.A.1.62_HK.ftf, is this one version for all Z3 around the world?
[email protected] # said:
This is a soft brick, now u can download latest lollipop firmware & flash firmware with flashtool.
How to do check this..
xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/83-sony-xperia-z3-d6653
After flashing reboot & u will see z3 with lollipop.
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i just followed the instruction and it worked.
thank you very much [email protected]!
[email protected] # said:
This is a soft brick, now u can download latest lollipop firmware & flash firmware with flashtool.
How to do check this..
xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/83-sony-xperia-z3-d6653
After flashing reboot & u will see z3 with lollipop.
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gwhisky said:
i just followed the instruction and it worked.
thank you very much [email protected]!
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Happy to help u,
Just press thanks button.

I bricked my XPeria 5 ! I need ur knowledge plZ!!!

Hey guys
I was busy with rooting my xperia 5, everything worked but then i de-installed systemapps like carrier services and facebook,google apps. and the next thing it hang in boot up with only sony on screen??
Plz how can i recover the software, i tried sony companion with fastboot mode but because the bootloader is unlocked its redirected me to developer site on sony. also the 'emma tool' wouldn start for this phone ?
Can someone give me advice. i have no phone now and i had it new !!
may god be with u guys

casaaaoui said:
Hey guys
I was busy with rooting my xperia 5, everything worked but then i de-installed systemapps like carrier services and facebook,google apps. and the next thing it hang in boot up with only sony on screen??
Plz how can i recover the software, i tried sony companion with fastboot mode but because the bootloader is unlocked its redirected me to developer site on sony. also the 'emma tool' wouldn start for this phone ?
Can someone give me advice. i have no phone now and i had it new !!
may god be with u guys
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did you try xperia flashtool yet you can flash the firmware from the program, but first you need xperifirm to download the necessary firmware for your device model, then create a bundle from xperia flashtool, finally flash the created firmware via flashmode.

casaaaoui said:
Hey guys
I was busy with rooting my xperia 5, everything worked but then i de-installed systemapps like carrier services and facebook,google apps. and the next thing it hang in boot up with only sony on screen??
Plz how can i recover the software, i tried sony companion with fastboot mode but because the bootloader is unlocked its redirected me to developer site on sony. also the 'emma tool' wouldn start for this phone ?
Can someone give me advice. i have no phone now and i had it new !!
may god be with u guys
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Emma should work, it's for UB devices
Edit: if it doesn't, use Flashtool as aforementioned

When I do the volume down for flashing mode emma dont read the phone, something with a another version ?

casaaaoui said:
When I do the volume down for flashing mode emma dont read the phone, something with a another version ?
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please try my advice

nolihowell said:
please try my advice
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What is ur advice ?
Edit, I see ur advice im gonna try and let u know. Thank u!

casaaaoui said:
What is ur advice ?
Edit, I see ur advice im gonna try and let u know. Thank u!
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yes please do let me know if it works.

@casaaaoui
Official tools (emma, xperia companion) are useless once bootloader is unlocked
I've been able to fix similar issue using newflasher (even though Xperia 5 is not officially supported):
- download firmware for your device model using xperifirm
- remove all .ta files (incl. those in subfolders)
- extract newflasher files to the same directory where firmware files are stored (appslog_X-FLASH-ALL-A2CD.sin, bluetooth_X-FLASH-ALL-A2CD.sin, .... newflasher.exe ... )
- connect device in flash mode - turn it off (in case of boot loops press and hold combo "volume up" + "power button" and wait till phone vibrates 3 times), after that press and hold "volume down" and connect phone to the PC (once led became green you can release "volume down" button)
- verify there's no driver issue in Device Manager
- run newflasher.exe, answer n (no) to all questions
- wait for "End. You can disconnect your device when you close newflasher", press enter and unplug your phone
xperifirm: https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
newflasher: https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/progress-newflasher-xperia-command-line-t3619426
Good luck

Is this working in xperia 5 901SO ??? I have tried this as u said!! But its bricked my phone hardly!!