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[Q] Xperia Tipo Brick

Help I bricked my Xperia Tipo I rooted it and decided to restart but all it does is flash 3 red lights
I tried flashing stock ftf with flashtool but this is what happend
15/049/2013 04:49:09 - INFO - Current device : ST21i - BX903CRVE8 - 1264-4257_R6D - 1261-1516_11.0.A.0.16 - WORLD-i_11.0.A.0.16
15/049/2013 04:49:09 - INFO - Start Flashing
15/049/2013 04:49:09 - INFO - Processing loader
15/049/2013 04:49:09 - INFO - Checking header
15/049/2013 04:49:10 - INFO - Ending flash session
15/049/2013 04:49:10 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CODE="0019";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed";
Please help

A couple options:
Hello fonetalker101,
I'm not a pro in these things and my device isn't the Tipo, but the Xperia E. I have a friend who owns a Tipo, and he got a problem similar to this one, so I'm trying to help you out
Allright, first of all, I think a SIN error means that Flashtool cannot flash the System files, which are the most important thing in a stock ftf(after the Kernel!), but please correct me if I'm wrong!
You have a couple of options you can try:
1. See this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001567 and scroll all the way down to the end of the first post, it says: What to do if you get sin header verification error? That is exactly what you're facing! Follow the instructions.
2. Find a relock-bootloader file for the tipo and flash it with Flashtool( if you can't find anything, or if you don't know what the heck I'm talking about, just ask me for it, and I will try to help you!) If it works try to flash the stock .ftf again. If that doesn't help try to update your system with Sony Update Service, google it, you can find it on the official Sony website!)
3. Repair with Sony PC Companion 2.1 and flash the .ftf file again!
But I think that option 1 will work for you, because I faced the same problem when I had my friends Tipo to root it.
P.S. Use Google! When I searched for: sony tipo st21i ftf, my second result was the link in step 1... But nevermind, I'm happy to help people, so don't bother

Download sony update service(Google it) and update your phone, this will surely work. Hope I helped u
Sent from my Xperia Tipo using xda app-developers app

You could try using Sony PC Comapnion, it takes a bit long but for me, it fixed my tipo 3 times :good:

cannot find drivers for tipo in flashtools
i bricked my tipo while installing pacman rom... i forgot to wipe ... and it got bricked .. so i installed flashtool 0.9.13.0...and i was surprised when i couldnt find its drivers .. how can i unbrick if the drivers are not there....anyway trying to update by sony pc companion ...hope its works

whooaaa pc companion worked .. my phone is saved. :good:

skinnydud said:
whooaaa pc companion worked .. my phone is saved. :good:
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Can you explain how did you did that? i installed super jelly bean in my tipo dual ... now mobile networks are not working.....

[FIX] [E] Bootloop after unlocking bootloader

Hello. If you have one of the newer Xperia E's, your phone might start freezing at the boot screen and rebooting. Here is a fix for that.
1. Get the following:
Flashtool by androxyde
Stock ROM for your phone (in this case, Xperia E)
Fastboot
Windows 7 or below (if you have Windows 8 or 8.1, THE GUIDE WILL NOT WORK. Get a 7 PC from your friend or something)
2. Unlock the bootloader using this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335741 Your phone will go into bootloop.
3. Take out the battery (this is the hard part) and put it back in.
4. Hold the Volume Down (Vol-) button on your phone and plug it into your PC.
5. Launch Flashtool, click the button called “BLU”. Wait for a dialog box to load, and when it does, click “Relock bootloader”.
6. Do step 5 again, but this time click “Unlock”.
7. Click the lightning icon, select “Flashmode”, then flash your stock ROM.
And, somehow, your Xperia E will boot back to normal, the only difference being that your bootloader is now unlocked! (You did backup the DRM keys, right?)
Hit Thanks if helped.

It will be useful for new guys.

Xperia ION lt28h Bootlooped After Unlocking Bootloader
Tried ur Method dude... but Flashtool shows this(attached a log file in txt format)....and my device is still in a Bootloop ...and one more thing..dont found Relock bootloader mentioned in step 5 ... looking forward for ur reply... thank u..

gauravgt500 said:
Tried ur Method dude... but Flashtool shows this(attached a log file in txt format)....and my device is still in a Bootloop ...and one more thing..dont found Relock bootloader mentioned in step 5 ... looking forward for ur reply... thank u..
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This is what the log says:
Code:
10/012/2014 13:12:47 - INFO - Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked
Your phone cannot be bootloader unlocked officially... your best hope is to find an FTF for your phone and flash it.

Thanks ...
NSDCars5 said:
This is what the log says:
Code:
10/012/2014 13:12:47 - INFO - Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked
Your phone cannot be bootloader unlocked officially... your best hope is to find an FTF for your phone and flash it.
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Got the Response from Flashtool later ..
Relock ...then Unlock ...
and Flashed ,....
thank u for ur Support.. appreciate that ...
can u please tell me one more thing ...!!!
as i unlocked my bootloader ...
can i flash new rom without getting into loop or brick ...?????
i will appreciate your reply...

gauravgt500 said:
Got the Response from Flashtool later ..
Relock ...then Unlock ...
and Flashed ,....
thank u for ur Support.. appreciate that ...
can u please tell me one more thing ...!!!
as i unlocked my bootloader ...
can i flash new rom without getting into loop or brick ...?????
i will appreciate your reply...
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There is no guarantee you won't get bootloops or bricks, but if you do, you can usually flash an FTF file from Flashtool to restore it.

Do you have a download link for Flashtool?

GlennBrownie said:
Do you have a download link for Flashtool?
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http://unrestrict.li/flashtool should get you the latest version.

Thank You
that saved a beginner's ass

Edit: I sorted out the problem.
I tried this method of getting out of bootloop, but the flashtool is stuck at following stage.
27/027/2016 15:27:36 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
27/027/2016 15:27:36 - INFO - Checking header
27/027/2016 15:27:37 - INFO - Flashing data
27/027/2016 15:27:41 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_a8a4 - Version : R5D030 / Boot version : R10D030 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
27/027/2016 15:27:41 - INFO - Max packet size set to 64K
27/027/2016 15:27:41 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
27/027/2016 15:27:41 - INFO - Start Reading unit 00 00 08 B2
27/027/2016 15:27:41 - INFO - Reading TA finished.
27/027/2016 15:27:41 - INFO - Closing TA partition
27/027/2016 15:27:42 - INFO - Unlock code saved to C:\Users\sid\.flashTool\registeredDevices\ulcode.txt
27/027/2016 15:27:43 - INFO - Relocking device
27/027/2016 15:27:43 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
27/027/2016 15:27:43 - INFO - Writing TA unit 000008B2. Value :
27/027/2016 15:27:43 - INFO - Closing TA partition
27/027/2016 15:27:43 - INFO - Relock finished
It can only be interrupted by canceling the process. I completed the subsequent stages but the phone wont come out of bootloop. Please help me out.

Worked Smoothly...!
Thanks for tutorial.. Just in case for all other Newbies who are venturing into Custom ROM installation and end my in this stage..
These are the latest specifications with which the tutrorial works.
This tutorial is still valid in 2020!
Works on windows 10, Used flashtool64.exe
any good charger cable(preferebly orignal cable) suits better for flashing
It worked on my Xperia E3 d2202 . To switch off the creen stuck on SONY logo, you can remove the back cover and Look n press on a small hole near the SIM card slot. No need to remove the Battery!
Cheers!

[Q] Need help with unrooted phone problem

I no this is my second post regarding this matter but im wondering if anyone has a solution to my problem
partners phone wont boot past the sony logo i have tried sony pc companion to repair but it doesnt work after repair
i have also tried flashing original stock rom via this website but still nothing makes it go past the sony logo
any help or advice would be great
UPDATE: JUST RANG PHONE SHOP HE SAID NEEDS RESETING NOW IM SURE FLASHING STOCK ROM WOULD BE RESETTING ??? COST £28
Cheers

stokesy118 said:
I no this is my second post regarding this matter but im wondering if anyone has a solution to my problem
partners phone wont boot past the sony logo i have tried sony pc companion to repair but it doesnt work after repair
i have also tried flashing original stock rom via this website but still nothing makes it go past the sony logo
any help or advice would be great
UPDATE: JUST RANG PHONE SHOP HE SAID NEEDS RESETING NOW IM SURE FLASHING STOCK ROM WOULD BE RESETTING ??? COST £28
Cheers
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Could you post the instructions you followed for flashing stock FTF??
Hit thanks if it helped

abhi007.john said:
Could you post the instructions you followed for flashing stock FTF??
Hit thanks if it helped
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i downloaded a stock rom from here
downloaded flashtool clicked on the flash button
clicked on the ftf rom i got
flashed the rom onto the phone it did its buisness and then remove phone and then turn on but still stuck on sony logo doesnt make sense
this is the end log
5/002/2014 16:02:53 - INFO - Flashing data
15/002/2014 16:02:56 - INFO - Processing of userdata.sin finished.
15/002/2014 16:02:56 - INFO - Processing elabel-C2105-row_201305301601.1_15.0.A.2.17.sin
15/002/2014 16:02:56 - INFO - Checking header
15/002/2014 16:02:56 - INFO - Flashing data
15/002/2014 16:02:58 - INFO - Processing of elabel-C2105-row_201305301601.1_15.0.A.2.17.sin finished.
15/002/2014 16:02:58 - INFO - Ending flash session
15/002/2014 16:02:58 - INFO - Flashing finished.
15/002/2014 16:02:58 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
15/002/2014 16:02:58 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
15/002/2014 16:02:59 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
15/005/2014 16:05:27 - INFO - Device disconnected

stokesy118 said:
i downloaded a stock rom from here
downloaded flashtool clicked on the flash button
clicked on the ftf rom i got
flashed the rom onto the phone it did its buisness and then remove phone and then turn on but still stuck on sony logo doesnt make sense
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First boot after flashing always takes longer to boot. But it reaches the bootscreen even then. Did you wipe data as well?

abhi007.john said:
First boot after flashing always takes longer to boot. But it reaches the bootscreen even then. Did you wipe data as well?
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yes i followed this guide step by step
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/xperia-l-how-to-flash-tool-unlocking-t2337955
really stuck and dont no what to do next
phone shop said it needs reseting but surely putting stock rom would reset it
i hope im using the right stock rom im from the uk if you have any recommendations on a stock rom for me ?
cheers

stokesy118 said:
yes i followed this guide step by step
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/xperia-l-how-to-flash-tool-unlocking-t2337955
really stuck and dont no what to do next
phone shop said it needs reseting but surely putting stock rom would reset it
i hope im using the right stock rom im from the uk if you have any recommendations on a stock rom for me ?
cheers
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Try the generic one

Help me! I flash 6.0.1 for my Xperia Z3 Au Sol26 now it stuck on logo Sony

I flash 6.0.1 for my Xperia Z3 Au Sol26 (5.1.1 rooted) now it stuck on logo Sony. I used this firmware: D6603_23.5.A.0.570_Customized_US_1288-7827
14/019/2016 05:19:25 - INFO - Processing system.sin
14/019/2016 05:19:25 - INFO - Checking header
14/019/2016 05:19:25 - INFO - Flashing data.....
and stuck here..... Couldn't complete...
I turn on my phone and it stuck on logo Sony. Please help me!!
SOLVED, I INSTALL DRIVER FLASHBOOT AGAIN AND ITS OK.

Hi I have the same model number facing issues with mobile data connection getting lost frequently only in sol26. So I plan to flash my phone. If your phone is working fine then could you please help me in getting the same firmware and flash software you used.
Thanks.

bkvip said:
I flash 6.0.1 for my Xperia Z3 Au Sol26 (5.1.1 rooted) now it stuck on logo Sony. I used this firmware: D6603_23.5.A.0.570_Customized_US_1288-7827
14/019/2016 05:19:25 - INFO - Processing system.sin
14/019/2016 05:19:25 - INFO - Checking header
14/019/2016 05:19:25 - INFO - Flashing data.....
and stuck here..... Couldn't complete...
I turn on my phone and it stuck on logo Sony. Please help me!!
SOLVED, I INSTALL DRIVER FLASHBOOT AGAIN AND ITS OK.
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Hi just want to know how you root your sol26 i tried everything that i watch in youtube but still no luck can u tell me how did u root your device thank you in advance

Sony xperia z5 bricked (video included)

Hello xda it's my first post here
Recently i tried to install on my xperia z5 android 6 by following these steps from the link below:
http ://xperiafirmware.com /8-firmware/108-sony-xperia-z3-e6553 (delete space after http)
In detail, after downloaded Android 6.0 - firmware 32.1.A.1.185 i tried to install it into phone from flashmode with flashtool as tutorial shows.
In flashtool after:
"processing system.sin
Checking header
Flashing data"
the program stacked there the green bar didn't load at all and after 6 hours passed it popes up an error message and phone's disconnected.
After that the phone is acting like video below(rebooting all the time and says "software update fail make sure your phone is connected to computer and try again" )
https ://www .youtube.com/watch?v=Ou0v0ifxzZk (delete space after https and after www)
Any suggestions what's going on ? Is there any way i can fix it?

GxMarkos said:
Hello xda it's my first post here
Recently i tried to install on my xperia z5 android 6 by following these steps from the link below:
http ://xperiafirmware.com /8-firmware/108-sony-xperia-z3-e6553 (delete space after http)
In detail, after downloaded Android 6.0 - firmware 32.1.A.1.185 i tried to install it into phone from flashmode with flashtool as tutorial shows.
In flashtool after:
"processing system.sin
Checking header
Flashing data"
the program stacked there the green bar didn't load at all and after 6 hours passed it popes up an error message and phone's disconnected.
After that the phone is acting like video below(rebooting all the time and says "software update fail make sure your phone is connected to computer and try again" )
https ://www .youtube.com/watch?v=Ou0v0ifxzZk (delete space after https and after www)
Any suggestions what's going on ? Is there any way i can fix it?
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Your given link shows that you have installed Z3+ fw.
Try to download your model FTF and then flash it with flashtool again.

hi, i was in the same trouble before, i was sacaried with my new super expensive brick jajaja, but i found the solution, just try to flash the generic fimeware and marking all de wipe marks in flash tool, after few attempts it flash the rom and i can enter the phone, if you see the green bar doesn't began to go just desconect your phone and try it again. I solve it in my 4th atempt
PD: forget my english please, i wish it can help you.

Hi, Also got up on the same problem as yours as i've downloaded and flashed wrong FTF model for for my Z5 Dual (E6683).
Just performed the re-flash using the latest Flashtool and the correct FTF for the model, completed flashing and device has returned to normal operation.

Thanks for your help
Thanks all for your help guys rly appriciated , i solve the problem with your help thank you all

I have the exact same problem, only it won't do anything when I press the volume down and connect it to the pc. Flashtool won't detect the device. Does anybody have an idea?