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Tutorial: Fix Xperia C softbrick with red led and no Sony logo

Fix Xperia C Red Light brick
Are you facing that the red led on your device blinks and there is no other signs of life? Then you are in the correct thread, I faced this issue when flashing a corrupted recovery but then I found out a easy way to fix it without opening the device or sending it in to Sony.
Requirements:
Xperia C with red light softbrick
MicroUSB Cable
Sony Update Service
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1. The first thing you need to do is to make sure that you have downloaded Sony Update Service and have installed it onto your PC from the link above, if not, do it now.
2. Now launch Sony Update Service and select Xperia C in the list and then press Next.
3. Hold the Volume Up button and plugin microusbcable while doing so, if that doesn't work for you, hold power + volume up and plugin the microusbcable while doing. Keep holding button combination for a few seconds and wait for a green light on your phone, if it appears check on
your PC so that it's detected.
4. Wait while the firmware is being downloaded and reinstalled on your phone and enjoy your working device!

Have tried this on my bricked xperia c red led
Few weeks back no success
Logic
If you flash wrong recovery there is no way to boot in any mode
I can say this with 100% confident as I had spent full 3 days and tried every thing...
If u wona check goto custome mod for xperia c thred and get recovery installed
Then try this and share results
All the best

chauhanjayc said:
Have tried this on my bricked xperia c red led
Few weeks back no success
Logic
If you flash wrong recovery there is no way to boot in any mode
I can say this with 100% confident as I had spent full 3 days and tried every thing...
If u wona check goto custome mod for xperia c thred and get recovery installed
Then try this and share results
All the best
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I flashed a faulty recovery using mobileuncles and there was no signs of life other than a red led liggt, and holding power + volume up works just fine and it went into flashmode.

I have the same issue.
I organized xperia light rom for our xperia c, I flashed it from custom recovery. Phone is completely dead now.
There is a just red light, phone does not go into download or fastboot mode. Pc Companion, Sony Update Center, Wmshua Flashtool do not recognize the phone.
Any suggestion with that?
I don't have warranty, my last option is to pay money for technical service.

this worked for me but instead of POWER+VOL UP i used POWER+VOL DOWN

thanks
thank, i like this forum

worth to try... (hope it won't happen to me :laugh: )

I have experienced this too, however, instead of using the Sony Update Service, I used the Sony PC Companion. At first it was not working, so I did a hard reset on the phone (press the button at the back). I held the power+up button while inserting the cable, and finally it was detected by Sony. It will reset your device to factory settings though.

seiferfury said:
I have experienced this too, however, instead of using the Sony Update Service, I used the Sony PC Companion. At first it was not working, so I did a hard reset on the phone (press the button at the back). I held the power+up button while inserting the cable, and finally it was detected by Sony. It will reset your device to factory settings though.
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How did it
How Catch 4 buttons simultaneously
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Im in the same scenario.. I tried all the procedures here but i failed.. I noticed that when i connect it, it disconnects after a while along with blinking of led light then reconnect again. And my PC detects it as unknown device.. I tried to install ADB driver but it also fails. Please help me.. Thanks. Sorry about my English

zergmac023 said:
Im in the same scenario.. I tried all the procedures here but i failed.. I noticed that when i connect it, it disconnects after a while along with blinking of led light then reconnect again. And my PC detects it as unknown device.. I tried to install ADB driver but it also fails. Please help me.. Thanks. Sorry about my English
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If you flash a different device's rom, it happens. If you replace your motherboard, it will work again.

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TacoNikky said:
If you flash a different device's rom, it happens. If you replace your motherboard, it will work again.
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Which probably crying::crying::crying:

yeubeo168 said:
Which probably crying::crying::crying:
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I have bought motherboard from china http://www.yoybuy.com/en/show/37431065583/ from this seller.
It took 20 days to arrive to Turkey. I have changed my motherboard and my phone is back right now :victory:
It works like a charm. Model number changed, it shows s39h but phone works like old days :good:

A detailed guide :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-c/general/how-to-install-restore-stock-android-t2832005

It worked!!!!!
GethPrime said:
Fix Xperia C Red Light brick
Are you facing that the red led on your device blinks and there is no other signs of life? Then you are in the correct thread, I faced this issue when flashing a corrupted recovery but then I found out a easy way to fix it without opening the device or sending it in to Sony.
Requirements:
1. The first thing you need to do is to make sure that you have downloaded Sony Update Service and have installed it onto your PC from the link above, if not, do it now.
2. Now launch Sony Update Service and select Xperia C in the list and then press Next.
3. Hold the Volume Up button and plugin microusbcable while doing so, if that doesn't work for you, hold power + volume up and plugin the microusbcable while doing. Keep holding button combination for a few seconds and wait for a green light on your phone, if it appears check on
your PC so that it's detected.
4. Wait while the firmware is being downloaded and reinstalled on your phone and enjoy your working device!
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It worked for my Xperia M (rooted on JB 4.3) with a locked bootloader which was STUCK on bootloop screen and when I did the whole thing with holding the power and volume up button (after I let the battery die after so many bootloops it did), FINALLY I was able to take it to flashmode, while I had selected from Sony PC Companion to repair my phone, and after 3-4 tries, I DID IT!!! Thank you so much for this thread ( I DEFINITELY pressed the "thanks" button), it really SAVED ME time and money (because I was planning to send it to Sony to fix it and you ALL know how bastards Sony is)!!!! And to all those of you who are DESPERATE to fix their phone (I hope you read this thread), DON'T PANIC, and DON'T GIVE UP!!! It took me 2 days of searching the web, and FINALLY I MADE IT!!! There are ALWAYS solutions to these kinds of problems!!!!

red light
dear friends please help me. I wanted to install cwm recovery with mobile uncle tools. when I placed recovery.img to phone memory(not in any folder), it didn't find the file, but when in sd card(not in any folder) it succesfully find. I selected and flashed, but the phone shut down and didn't start anymore. yesterday, when plugging to charge the red light under the screen was blinking. but today, it just stays on, not blinking, but after some time, goes off again, and start blinking. when I connect to PC, first it connects, after some time connection is lost and green light passes to red again, after some time it again connects. I tried Sony Update Service and PC Companion, didn't work. Please help...

Need help
same here only red light is blinking,,,i tried doing Power+vol up and Power+vol down and by inserting cable also...it just show a red light when plugged in

i'm also having the same problem....somebody please help!!!!really need to use it
kamran.kerim said:
dear friends please help me. I wanted to install cwm recovery with mobile uncle tools. when I placed recovery.img to phone memory(not in any folder), it didn't find the file, but when in sd card(not in any folder) it succesfully find. I selected and flashed, but the phone shut down and didn't start anymore. yesterday, when plugging to charge the red light under the screen was blinking. but today, it just stays on, not blinking, but after some time, goes off again, and start blinking. when I connect to PC, first it connects, after some time connection is lost and green light passes to red again, after some time it again connects. I tried Sony Update Service and PC Companion, didn't work. Please help...
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i'm also having the same problem....somebody please help!!!!really need to use it

chauhanjayc said:
Have tried this on my bricked xperia c red led
Few weeks back no success
Logic
If you flash wrong recovery there is no way to boot in any mode
I can say this with 100% confident as I had spent full 3 days and tried every thing...
If u wona check goto custome mod for xperia c thred and get recovery installed
Then try this and share results
All the best
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Does that mean phone is dead?

choxx said:
Does that mean phone is dead?
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no all you need stock kernel
you can either google it or download ftf and check all except kernel
done

Note 10.1 N8000 Won't start

Hello,
I tried to update my note 10.1 gt-8000 today using the instructions from droid opinion website. I did not remove any partition or stuff. Just uploaded the rom Image in AP, selected auto reboot and F reset time and this i. but when the phone went to restart, it wont start again. Its been 30 minutes and phone is still off. I press the power button, volume + power up or down but nothing happens. Is my tablet hard bricked? Any idea whats wrong with it? Please help me
Edit: I just noticed when I also put it on the charge, the screen doesnt turn on to show charging. So it doesnt even charge, the odin console had 1 pass and 0 fail. Any idea what went wrong?

Go back to Droid opinion they are responsible .
Reread and double check instructions and correct firmware for your phone .
My guess is wrong firmware what was the original firmware .

JJEgan said:
Go back to Droid opinion they are responsible .
Reread and double check instructions and correct firmware for your phone .
My guess is wrong firmware what was the original firmware .
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Thanks for your reply. So it means its hard bricked? When i plug in the charger it dont even show charging sign. Any way to fix it?

Does Odin work? If it works, try to re-flash your device according to the instructions. Otherwise, install the stock firmware.

CheeryLee said:
Does Odin work? If it works, try to re-flash your device according to the instructions. Otherwise, install the stock firmware.
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Thanks for your reply. The odin dont work. Can you please tell me how to install the stock firmware?

Stock flash via Odin.
See threads.

Abdul.B said:
Thanks for your reply. The odin dont work. Can you please tell me how to install the stock firmware?
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Sure, I can help you.
What OS do you have? Try to install Fastboot and ADB tools. After that, enter in download mode (not recovery!) and connect your device with computer.
ADB Devices will test the connection.
Next use Fastboot to flash.
If you have questions, pleask ask them. It will protect you from wrong actions.

CheeryLee said:
Sure, I can help you.
What OS do you have? Try to install Fastboot and ADB tools. After that, enter in download mode (not recovery!) and connect your device with computer.
ADB Devices will test the connection.
Next use Fastboot to flash.
If you have questions, pleask ask them. It will protect you from wrong actions.
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The problem is i cannot enter download or recovery mode. I press the power plus volume down button and nothing happens. Even when i plug in the charger nothing is shown on the screen.

power on or no power?
Abdul.B said:
The problem is i cannot enter download or recovery mode. I press the power plus volume down button and nothing happens. Even when i plug in the charger nothing is shown on the screen.
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I got mine working by opening the back cover (check instruction from Youtube)
unplug the power plug (the black small block in the middle with Red/Blue/Black colour cables), leave it for few minutes, plug it black.
This will only work if you have the "Samsung Note 10.1 logo" flashing in loop on screen all the time.
Good luck

Help with Bricked Z3 6033

Hello, I need help with my Z3 with these symptoms:
-When plugging the USB to a PC, it won't show up. But it does pops a sound on the PC; the S1 Service appears on the device list. Dissapears when unplugged
-When plugged to a PC the phone flashes a red light for a moment, then a green one really fast before the led goes off again.
-If i hold the power button, the phone vibrates a bit. No screen or led are light give any signal.
-If I hold the vol- button plus the power up button, the screen goes up and Sony - XPERIA logo briefly. But it won't start at all and goes back to black.
-If the vol+ plus power buttons are holded together, the phone will vibrate 3 times.
It was working fine just before i tried to install ZyxxOS. I rooted it previously with Kingo ROOT. Then used the Z3-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26-RELEASE.combined. Used the Install.bat. On the dual recovery mode I installed the ZIP, when it looked like it was done I cleared the cache and followed the dialogs. Then a message poped up saying my device was not rooted and offered me to root it. After it the phone went black and the CMD looked like was doing nothing. I left it like that around 25 mins and then unplugged the USB. After I tried to start the phone it didn't worked anymore.
I'd be really glad if someone is able to help me :crying:

Seems like a drained battery and a system corrupted. Try holding the power down for 30 secs, to make sure the phone is turned off, then leave it charging for a while, and when I mean "a while" Im saying put it in charge and go to sleep. The next day the phone will be with full battery for sure, then, download and install FlashTool and install the drivers from the folder of the program after installed, then try the steps mentioned here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614
The tutorial is for the Xperia Z, but the steps are basically the same.
On the newer versions of flashtool, there is an new option to download the stock firmware from the program, wich is usefull if you dont know where to search, and more secure, since the z3 has many different models, make sure to download the correct firmware for the model of your phone, to know the model, just open the chip flap and you'll see a small piece of plastic above the sim slot, pull it and you'll see some information, look for the model, ex: "D6653"
answer if it works!
Wish you the best!

nameless-- said:
Seems like a drained battery and a system corrupted. Try holding the power down for 30 secs, to make sure the phone is turned off, then leave it charging for a while, and when I mean "a while" Im saying put it in charge and go to sleep. The next day the phone will be with full battery for sure, then, download and install FlashTool and install the drivers from the folder of the program after installed, then try the steps mentioned here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614
The tutorial is for the Xperia Z, but the steps are basically the same.
On the newer versions of flashtool, there is an new option to download the stock firmware from the program, wich is usefull if you dont know where to search, and more secure, since the z3 has many different models, make sure to download the correct firmware for the model of your phone, to know the model, just open the chip flap and you'll see a small piece of plastic above the sim slot, pull it and you'll see some information, look for the model, ex: "D6653"
answer if it works!
Wish you the best!
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Thanks. But is it needed the device shows in my computer?
http://s32.postimg.org/uush6rzgl/image.png
Also, when I try to use the Flash tool I don't get it to see it on the list.
http://s32.postimg.org/st1n3dx6t/device.png
Also, I charged it a whole day, but it never appeared nothing on screen, just the red light blinking.

Wong17 said:
Thanks. But is it needed the device shows in my computer?
http://s32.postimg.org/uush6rzgl/image.png
Also, when I try to use the Flash tool I don't get it to see it on the list.
http://s32.postimg.org/st1n3dx6t/device.png
Also, I charged it a whole day, but it never appeared nothing on screen, just the red light blinking.
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Looks like you're connected, but you don't have any FTF's downloaded. Download FTF for your model, put it in C:\users\Wong\.flashTool\firmwares.
Then while holding volume down button connect your phone to PC. If it says "Device connected in flashmode" you suceeded. Then click on lightning icon on flashtool select your FTF and flash it. Hope I helped.

@Wong17
You also need a unlocked bootloader to install ZyxxOS on your device.

Wong17 said:
Thanks. But is it needed the device shows in my computer?
http://s32.postimg.org/uush6rzgl/image.png
Also, when I try to use the Flash tool I don't get it to see it on the list.
http://s32.postimg.org/st1n3dx6t/device.png
Also, I charged it a whole day, but it never appeared nothing on screen, just the red light blinking.
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Nojus33 said:
Looks like you're connected, but you don't have any FTF's downloaded. Download FTF for your model, put it in C:\users\Wong\.flashTool\firmwares.
Then while holding volume down button connect your phone to PC. If it says "Device connected in flashmode" you suceeded. Then click on lightning icon on flashtool select your FTF and flash it. Hope I helped.
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Yep, seems that you only need to download the FTF for you phone, you can use XperiFirm option on the Flashtool to download the firmware for you model.
Then just do what Nojus said, connecto to the PC holding Volume down, the flashtool will recognize it, the led will light up and you're set to reflash your device again.
I think you tryied to flash the ZyxxOS without unlocking your bootloader, then you corrupt all your system and It went to a softbrick state.
Post the results here! :fingers-crossed:

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, cannot boot up after firmware update using Odin

Hi,
Really need your help, after I updated my firmware using Odin, updated BL, AP, CP, CSC, my tab cannot boot up stuck in logo. Doing the Power + volume up leads me to different screen now.
What must I do? Pleasssee help. Added the pic, after doing hard reset (power + vol up)
I cannot connect back to Odin also. Always setup connection failed.
Please help. I really messed up big time :'(
Thank you all in advance.

Well let the battery drain then boot up works or not?

LR7875 said:
Well let the battery drain then boot up works or not?
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I haven't tried it yet, waiting also for the battery to be drain, it always boot loop but until samsung logo only..

JayR0503 said:
I haven't tried it yet, waiting also for the battery to be drain, it always boot loop but until samsung logo only..
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Hi, can this be repaired by service center?

If warranty still here, they should repair for you, although most likely they will go ahead and replace the motherboard.

LR7875 said:
If warranty still here, they should repair for you, although most likely they will go ahead and replace the motherboard.
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Oh my bad.. it is not under warranty anymore, this will cost me a lot right? Is there any chance of connecting back to download mode? I cannot access it anymore, it will show connect to PC only but Odin cannot setup connection though it is added successfully.
Thanks.

have you download the updated odin?

Try with latest Odin, patched Odin, or even running Heimdall(google 'Heimdall samsung') in an Linux virtualbox.

There is a procedure involving complete shut down, then holding certain buttons and somehow (with your fifth hand) connecting cable between device and PC. Probably with Odin already running on PC.
I'm sorry, I don't remember where I saw it described. I think I used it on my SM-T290, so start by checking the T290 and T295 threads.

ykkfive said:
have you download the updated odin?
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Hi, thanks I haven't downloaded the latest version but I use the 3.14.4.. version. I will try to find the latest one. Thanks.

J.Michael said:
There is a procedure involving complete shut down, then holding certain buttons and somehow (with your fifth hand) connecting cable between device and PC. Probably with Odin already running on PC.
I'm sorry, I don't remember where I saw it described. I think I used it on my SM-T290, so start by checking the T290 and T295 threads.
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HI, thanks for the reply, actually the tab has been added and recognized in odin, but while Odin will try to setup connection if always fail. and bootloader screen is not showing anymore only this new recovery screen which is totally different from the original and from those I have seen in the forum. attached image is the new recovery screen when I press Power + vol. up button.

JayR0503 said:
HI, thanks for the reply, actually the tab has been added and recognized in odin, but while Odin will try to setup connection if always fail. and bootloader screen is not showing anymore only this new recovery screen which is totally different from the original and from those I have seen in the forum. attached image is the new recovery screen when I press Power + vol. up button.
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I don't know what the options on your new recovery screen are. (Do you know what "RDX" is?) I can't read the first stack of options.
The tricky procedure I am trying to remember had to do with triggering download mode, and getting Odin to connect. Try to find a more reliable description of the procedure, it will probably include an explanation of what problem it is trying to solve.

JayR0503 said:
HI, thanks for the reply, actually the tab has been added and recognized in odin, but while Odin will try to setup connection if always fail. and bootloader screen is not showing anymore only this new recovery screen which is totally different from the original and from those I have seen in the forum. attached image is the new recovery screen when I press Power + vol. up button.
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Well not long before I saw someone enter this ss rdx mode. Maybe it is some sort of crashdump mode or something. Let the battery drain down and try to boot up again.

J.Michael said:
I don't know what the options on your new recovery screen are. (Do you know what "RDX" is?) I can't read the first stack of options.
The tricky procedure I am trying to remember had to do with triggering download mode, and getting Odin to connect. Try to find a more reliable description of the procedure, it will probably include an explanation of what problem it is trying to solve.
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Hi i don't really have idea about RDX sorry but im searching about it also.. there are only 4 options for me to choice from the new menu, To PC connect or US, Connect to SD Card, RDX AGAIN and RDX Exit that's all.

LR7875 said:
Well not long before I saw someone enter this ss rdx mode. Maybe it is some sort of crashdump mode or something. Let the battery drain down and try to boot up again.
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I'm trying to find some info on RDX also but I did tried to drain the battery but when it bootup same situation exit...

JayR0503 said:
Hi i don't really have idea about RDX sorry but im searching about it also.. there are only 4 options for me to choice from the new menu, To PC connect or US, Connect to SD Card, RDX AGAIN and RDX Exit that's all.
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Have you tried:
tablet shut down, no cable
run Odin on PC
boot tablet
connect cable between tablet and PC
I'm hoping that option
Code:
[To PC] Connect a USB Cable
means "If you want to connect to a PC, now is the time to connect a USB cable."

Upload Mode means RDX Tool...
Upload Mode
There are several modes that Wave bootloader supports for certain purposes. The normal mode and low power mode just start the Nucleus kernel. I'm also pretty sure everybody knows what a DOWNLOAD MODE is (one with the red letters, but if initiated...
forum.xda-developers.com
Check this Thread...
Best Regards

Question I completely screwed up my phone, no recovery access

So, here it is in the title. People here are my last hope.
I wanted to do the TRWP bootloader change, but apparently i am way too stupid to do that, because my phone is rebooting incessently and the only things it show is:
Set Warranty Bit : vbmeta
Set Warranty Bit : Recovery
And i can't turn it off. Pressing volume up + volume down while pressing the power button does nothing. I searched on google relentlessly before coming here. Connecting my phone to my pc does nothing, nothing is recognized. I'm completely desperate. Is there any way to completely reset the phone without the recovery menu? I'm fairly sure there isn't but it doesn't hurt asking...
Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

Press both volume buttons only when connected to a PC and it should boot you to download mode. After the prompt, press VOL + to continue and then flash your stock ROM using Odin (download Odin from XDA, you can find it)

Thanks a whole lot, i finally have access to the download mode. Now i just have to find the original firmware

There are a few sites to download like sammobile and samfrew

I wanted to say: Thank you. Your instructions just saved my phone, and even tho i had a spare (my old phone) i'm glad i got it back.

icetoseeyoufr said:
I wanted to say: Thank you. Your instructions just saved my phone, and even tho i had a spare (my old phone) i'm glad i got it back.
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Glad I could help.