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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.....

[Q] Sony Tipo Dual not able to install stock rom

Dear members, I have a sony tipo dual. I tried to install cm10 on it, and was successful but later when i inserted the sim i came to know that CM10 doesn't support tipo dual.
Now my problem:
1. I tried to use PC Companion and go back to original Firmware but it says "Phone has modified software. It cannot be updated."
2. I tried to flash it with a Central Europe stock, but everytime i do that it throws an error and stops.
3. I am not able to copy the Gimlo firmware on the phone. Whenever i try to copy it says "Cannot copy item. The device disconnected or stopped working."
4. I tried using fastboot and install the .sin files but I was able to install only the kernel.sin. While installing the system.sin i gave an error of Too large file.
I have attached the flashtool's log
30/015/2013 19:15:04 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
=============================================================at this point my phone restarts
30/015/2013 19:15:04 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
Now i just want to restore this phone to its original software. The biggest mistake i did was not to keep a backup when i installed CM10.
Please help me...

Perhaps Sony Update Service. So flashing a stock kernel doesn't work? Have you unticked TA/no final verification?
Sometimes this works! Try that first and otherwise Sony Update Service.
Success, and good luck!
Sent by magic!

Hi,
I have already tried using the Update service, but i get the same error "Modified Software".
Also the most irritating things is that I am not able to copy anything on the phone when I connecct it to my pc.
I tried disabling the TA/ Final verification, but this is not helping either.
Guys plz help.... the phone restarts during the flashboot process..
Edit:
I was trying to edit the build.prop file.. If this works can I use Sony Update service to reinstall the original software?
Can anyone please share the original build.prop file for tipo dual. I dont have the original one and my current build.prop file shows the device as ST21i (Sony Tipo) whereas it should be ST21i2 (Sony Tipo Dual).
Expecting your help...

[Q] Rooting Xperia ZR,4.3, 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmwire

hello! friends..I desperately need your help..I'm using Sony Xperia ZR ,running 4.3. Firmware version 10.4.1.B.0.101.
I just want to root my device that's all..I have tried the procedure described in this site using runme_win.bat file...even many times...But everytime it's just showing "waiting for device" command in the prompt..though i have installed latest Sony PC companion...turned on debugging mode and all other stuffs..but it's not working...so pls help me friends..I would be grateful to you,,,Thank u...

Try it from here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427995

[Completed] [HELP] My Xperia z1 Compact is dead

I had a rooted Xperia Z1 Compact running KitKat. I got the update within my device for lollipop. It has downloaded and finished but there was error and couldn't update. Then I tried to flash firmware using flashtool and I got error and couldn't finish the flashing process. Since them my phone doesn't start. It only show sony xperia logo and black screen. Flashtool recognize it in flash mode but some error. I'm stuck now and I need your help. Once phone boot, flash tool recognize it connected with USB Debugging off although it was on before I flash it first time. Lollipop firmware was installed from Xperifirm. I have attached screen print showing error from flashtool if it can help.

Same problem
Fahadam said:
I had a rooted Xperia Z1 Compact running KitKat. I got the update within my device for lollipop. It has downloaded and finished but there was error and couldn't update. Then I tried to flash firmware using flashtool and I got error and couldn't finish the flashing process. Since them my phone doesn't start. It only show sony xperia logo and black screen. Flashtool recognize it in flash mode but some error. I'm stuck now and I need your help. Once phone boot, flash tool recognize it connected with USB Debugging off although it was on before I flash it first time. Lollipop firmware was installed from Xperifirm. I have attached screen print showing error from flashtool if it can help.
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I have the EXACT same problem... The error message is the same, at the same point "Processing of amss_fsg.sin finished".

amidala2312 said:
I have the EXACT same problem... The error message is the same, at the same point "Processing of amss_fsg.sin finished".
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Fahadam, I did not find a solution to upgrade the firmware, but managed to get my phone working properly again.
I downloaded the version of the firmware corresponding to my Carrier from Xperi firm (the version I used before flashing my device), and excluded every single file except "SYSTEM".
I'm still on Kitkat now but at least I have my phone back
Hope that helps

Solved. I just flashed lollipop firmware excluding everything except system. Now mobile is working having lollipop 5.0.2
Sent from my XT1254 using XDA Free mobile app

amidala2312 said:
Fahadam, I did not find a solution to upgrade the firmware, but managed to get my phone working properly again.
I downloaded the version of the firmware corresponding to my Carrier from Xperi firm (the version I used before flashing my device), and excluded every single file except "SYSTEM".
I'm still on Kitkat now but at least I have my phone back
Hope that helps
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thanks for the hint
Sent from my XT1254 using XDA Free mobile app

Hi there,
Please follow this threads:
[REPAIR HARD BRICK] Test Point For Xperia Z1 Compact
[Q] Xperia Z1 Compact HARD BRICKED
For other questions use this forum: Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck

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?