[GUIDE] Recover 2012 and newer XPERIAs from SOFT-brick

[jijiey]

very well explained.. Thanks for the guide

 

[deshx]

Recovered from a soft brick due to CWM(i think)

thanks for the awesome guide ...it just helped me from recovering from ' what-the-hell?? ' state, ie not-a-soft-brick-but-a-brick thingie.

i recovered my Xgo jb by flashing it to ics (coz ftf was smaller and i have not enough time to download ) ...

state of phone was as seen in attached snap.

thanks again!!

 

[sammy.soewono]

I also have a question, i unlocked the bootloader, and flashed doom kernel (JB rom) and somehow after flashing the kernel my phone turns off, no LED, cant be hard/soft resetted.

tried to plug my phone to wall charger, managed to get red LED after few hours, and left it charging for abt 8hours.

8 hours passed and the red LED turns off, tried to connect it w/ flash/fastboot mode but nothing happened.

tried to take the battery off and the motherboard too but nothing happened either, no LED, no anything..

any help pls?

 

[malik29695]

phone goes into flashmode

I was updating software by sony updater in the process battery drained and after install it is not turning on....
on battery when i try to turn on by power button red light flashes 3 times...nothing else
when i connect a charger green light turns on i think (flashmode) and not charging every time i connect it to charger it goes into flashmode and charging not happening...
I removed battery and then connected to charger same happens green light flashmode..
plzz help how to get it into charging and turn it on...???

 

[Dev.7]

I was updating software by sony updater in the process battery drained and after install it is not turning on....
on battery when i try to turn on by power button red light flashes 3 times...nothing else
when i connect a charger green light turns on i think (flashmode) and not charging every time i connect it to charger it goes into flashmode and charging not happening...
I removed battery and then connected to charger same happens green light flashmode..
plzz help how to get it into charging and turn it on...???

Did your battery discharged before completing the installation of the software.
If so you need to make a fresh installation via flashtools as your can enter flashmode.



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[malik29695]

Did your battery discharged before completing the installation of the software.
If so you need to make a fresh installation via flashtools as your can enter flashmode.



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After keeping it for one and a half day phone suddenly booted with !% charging...
now working well...
thanks for your reply..

 

[vhin022490]

need help, i've tried already the flashmode but i didnt work. when i press the power button, the green LED flash once with vibrate then the "SONY" appears then it will turn off again.. please help me.

20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Start Flashing
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Processing loader
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Checking header
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Ending flash session
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 995 : The I/O operation has been aborted because of either a thread exit or an application request.
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/029/2013 00:29:03 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

 

[hesaps1234h]

need help, i've tried already the flashmode but i didnt work. when i press the power button, the green LED flash once with vibrate then the "SONY" appears then it will turn off again.. please help me.

20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Start Flashing
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Processing loader
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Checking header
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Ending flash session
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 995 : The I/O operation has been aborted because of either a thread exit or an application request.
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/029/2013 00:29:03 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

You are not bricked buddy

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[vhin022490]

You are not bricked buddy

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thanks for the reply sir, but how can fix my phone sir?

 

[Dev.7]

need help, i've tried already the flashmode but i didnt work. when i press the power button, the green LED flash once with vibrate then the "SONY" appears then it will turn off again.. please help me.

20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Start Flashing
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Processing loader
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Checking header
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Ending flash session
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 995 : The I/O operation has been aborted because of either a thread exit or an application request.
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
20/029/2013 00:29:00 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/029/2013 00:29:03 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

Try uninstalling all the drivers related to the device and then reinstall them and make sure they are perfectly installed.
BTW which OS are u using on ur PC cause there is a specific way to install drivers on windows 8 and window 8.1 due to security measures. search the web for more info on it. Best is to use a windows 7 PC for easy operation.
And why do u press power button during flashing?

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[Zeethoracle]

XPERIA SL Mysterious Brick

Good day(not me) XDA Members, Devs, Viewers Please, I Have Problems regarding my Borrowed Phone.Please Hear me out!
Device: XPERIA SL Android 4.1.2 Jellybean
Status: Latest Stock Firmware .96, Rooted, Locked Bootloader, .211 Kernel, Custom Recovery (Crazy Dave)
Problem: UNABLE to BOOT, CHARGE, FLASH (FLASHBOOT ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device)
Cause: Probably Flashed INCOMPATIBLE KERNEL (see attatched file)
Cause Simulation (for Advanced Users who are Willing to help):
Booted into Recovery
Install zip from SDcard (in this case, i used ForzaferrarileoJBV4-1.9Ghz.zip)
Reboot Device
State: No LED during; Charging, Powering, Connecting to PC
LED during: FASTBOOT/FLASHBOOT mode (usually lasting about 10 seconds or less)
Resolution? I'm At the edge of my Knowledge/Know-Hows about this. Any help is Greatly Needed
Please Contact my Email:
Yahoo zeethoracle ([email protected]),
Gmail( [email protected]),
Facebook Zeethoracle Hug([email protected])
Waiting And Hoping Mode -a friend in need is a true friend indeed

 

[Dev.7]

Good day(not me) XDA Members, Devs, Viewers Please, I Have Problems regarding my Borrowed Phone.Please Hear me out!
Device: XPERIA SL Android 4.1.2 Jellybean
Status: Latest Stock Firmware .96, Rooted, Locked Bootloader, .211 Kernel, Custom Recovery (Crazy Dave)
Problem: UNABLE to BOOT, CHARGE, FLASH (FLASHBOOT ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device)
Cause: Probably Flashed INCOMPATIBLE KERNEL (see attatched file)
Cause Simulation (for Advanced Users who are Willing to help):
Booted into Recovery
Install zip from SDcard (in this case, i used ForzaferrarileoJBV4-1.9Ghz.zip)
Reboot Device
State: No LED during; Charging, Powering, Connecting to PC
LED during: FASTBOOT/FLASHBOOT mode (usually lasting about 10 seconds or less)
Resolution? I'm At the edge of my Knowledge/Know-Hows about this. Any help is Greatly Needed
Please Contact my Email:
Yahoo zeethoracle ([email protected]),
Gmail( [email protected]),
Facebook Zeethoracle Hug([email protected])
Waiting And Hoping Mode -a friend in need is a true friend indeed

First of all Don't panic.
Install the drivers from c:\flashtool\drivers
Check the box which states Xperia SL.
Scroll the list and check flash and fast boot drivers.
Start installing the drivers.
Then try flashing.
If using windows 8 just Google for not being able to install flash and fast boot drivers you will get the solution its a well known issue.
I recommended using windows 7 if you are getting complications.
I too have messed up my many time so can understand ur situation.
PM if the problem persist.
I will surely help you getting ur device back in action.

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[Zeethoracle]

XPERIA SL Mysterious Brick

:

First of all Don't panic.
Install the drivers from c:\flashtool\drivers
Check the box which states Xperia SL.
Scroll the list and check flash and fast boot drivers.
Start installing the drivers.
Then try flashing.
If using windows 8 just Google for not being able to install flash and fast boot drivers you will get the solution its a well known issue.
I recommended using windows 7 if you are getting complications.
I too have messed up my many time so can understand ur situation.
PM if the problem persist.
I will surely help you getting ur device back in action.

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Okay Thanks for the heads up but i get CANNOT INSTALL THE DRIVER INSTALLATION message.
My Equipment Rack is:
Lenovo Laptop running Windows 7 Ultimate (Administrator Rights)

---------- Post added at 03:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:52 PM ----------

First of all Don't panic.
Install the drivers from c:\flashtool\drivers
Check the box which states Xperia SL.
Scroll the list and check flash and fast boot drivers.
Start installing the drivers.
Then try flashing.
If using windows 8 just Google for not being able to install flash and fast boot drivers you will get the solution its a well known issue.
I recommended using windows 7 if you are getting complications.
I too have messed up my many time so can understand ur situation.
PM if the problem persist.
I will surely help you getting ur device back in action.

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....Okay Status Update; My XPERIA SL is now.......
WELL and WORKING after Adding New Admin user in win7 and following your (Dev 7)recommendation.
SoO, without furthur delay........Many THANKS&PRAISE to XDA development scene from hearing me out ...
From now on i'll try to contribute to this WONDER-SOME thread
By the way Thanks Dev 7 for ur Passionate Concern,,,,,
No wonder i'm gonna hit the THANKS button nxt (see what i mean).:victory::victory:

 

[Rehan Prince]

Help Install JB on tipo dual

By mistake i have installed JB rom of sony tipo single on my sony tipo dual can u plz help how to go back to my original rom im having backup of my previous rom......

 

[mirhl]

By mistake i have installed JB rom of sony tipo single on my sony tipo dual can u plz help how to go back to my original rom im having backup of my previous rom......

Just flash the original rom so :/
If it's an FTF, use flashtool
If it's a zip restore it from recovery

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[Rehan Prince]

Just flash the original rom so :/
If it's an FTF, use flashtool
If it's a zip restore it from recovery

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When i try to flash it with original rom error comes while flashing and when i restore it from zip in recovery mode....it successfully installs the zip but on startup just black screen....

 

[mirhl]

When i try to flash it with original rom error comes while flashing and when i restore it from zip in recovery mode....it successfully installs the zip but on startup just black screen....

check your drivers if flashtool give errors

and check/try to update your recovery

 

[kebabos11]

Xperia s red light

Hey
I have a problem with my xperia s, I can't start or flash my phone.

So it started with the red light (constant). I tried combination power + vol up but nothing happened. After red led turn off when I try power + vol up. I only got blinking red led. My PC don't recognize the phone.

The next day I removed the battery and charge it up to 100% at external charger, when I put it back,
- phone didn't start,
- I don't have red light anymore,
- combination power + vol up - nothing,
- the only change is that when I connect to PC and press power + vol up + vol down, computer recognize the device as "SEMC Boot device", but I cant flash the phone with flashtool.
I have only : "Device connected with USB debugging off"

Any suggestion ?

 

[Dev.7]

Hey
I have a problem with my xperia s, I can't start or flash my phone.

So it started with the red light (constant). I tried combination power + vol up but nothing happened. After red led turn off when I try power + vol up. I only got blinking red led. My PC don't recognize the phone.

The next day I removed the battery and charge it up to 100% at external charger, when I put it back,
- phone didn't start,
- I don't have red light anymore,
- combination power + vol up - nothing,
- the only change is that when I connect to PC and press power + vol up + vol down, computer recognize the device as "SEMC Boot device", but I cant flash the phone with flashtool.
I have only : "Device connected with USB debugging off"

Any suggestion ?

Why are you trying a combination of power+volume up its for resetting the phone.
When you device is switched off keep holding the volume done button and simultaneously connect the device to your PC if it shows a green led you have entered flashmode.
Then try flash your device via flashtool
If your device can't maintain flashmode for more than few seconds try reinstalling the drivers from C:\flashtool\drivers
If you problems flashing check the flashtool thread or PM me.
For bit more info check post no 1380 of this thread.

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[Rehan Prince]

check your drivers if flashtool give errors

and check/try to update your recovery

Thanks now my xperia tipo dual is working fine