My Xperia ZL wont turn on and only show red LED blinking

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Title says it all...

And also, when i charge it, it stuck on boot stall....

Here's the log when i'm using flashtool :
26/046/2013 07:46:07 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
26/046/2013 07:46:07 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
26/046/2013 07:46:12 - INFO - Device disconnected
26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Selected Xperia 2011 Range / FreeXperia / ALL
26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Start Flashing
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Processing loader
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Checking header
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Ending flash session
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - ERROR -
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
26/046/2013 07:46:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
 

alainmona

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Title says it all...

And also, when i charge it, it stuck on boot stall....

Here's the log when i'm using flashtool :
26/046/2013 07:46:07 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
26/046/2013 07:46:07 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
26/046/2013 07:46:12 - INFO - Device disconnected
26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Selected Xperia 2011 Range / FreeXperia / ALL
26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Start Flashing
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Processing loader
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Checking header
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - INFO - Ending flash session
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - ERROR -
26/046/2013 07:46:50 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
26/046/2013 07:46:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
This is your problem "26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Selected Xperia 2011 Range / FreeXperia / ALL"
Download FTF Generic .423 firmware found here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332539 (for US) if anywhere else just check the Android Development section and search for your region. After that plug in phone, put the firmware in the firmware directory where Flashtools is installed normally C:/FlashTools/Firmware then drag/drop the FTF file there. Flash once again, good luck.
 
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This is your problem "26/046/2013 07:46:31 - INFO - Selected Xperia 2011 Range / FreeXperia / ALL"
Download FTF Generic .423 firmware found here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332539 (for US) if anywhere else just check the Android Development section and search for your region. After that plug in phone, put the firmware in the firmware directory where Flashtools is installed normally C:/FlashTools/Firmware then drag/drop the FTF file there. Flash once again, good luck.
So, i already download some FTF file (It's global) it succeed, but, my xperia zl can't turn on.. Am i brick it? And is there anyway to make it unbrick?
 

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So, i already download some FTF file (It's global) it succeed, but, my xperia zl can't turn on.. Am i brick it? And is there anyway to make it unbrick?
Did you download the proper drivers for your phone? As well not the 12mb generic one that comes with Flashtools, choose the one that is around 700mb. As well wipe data, cache, and so on.
 

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****, no sign of life... It doesn't work...
Hmm, did you properly put your phone into flash mode? Also be careful in choosing the FTF file pick the right one for your region, then plug in your phone, after pick the firmware that is an actual ROM so it'll be over 700mb cause it includes everything. Unplug your phone once the firmware is prepared and press the OFF button in the back where the sim card and sdcard go in, wait till it vibrates 3 times and hold volume down, bam your phone should be in flash mode. Now begin the flashing process and do not touch your phone or unplug while flashing. Trust me, I was in your place not too long ago when I first got my Xperia keep trying and learning from the forums. Make sure you note any mistakes.

As well be sure you have the latest flash tools located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335555
 
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Hmm, did you properly put your phone into flash mode? Also be careful in choosing the FTF file pick the right one for your region, then plug in your phone, after pick the firmware that is an actual ROM so it'll be over 700mb cause it includes everything. Unplug your phone once the firmware is prepared and press the OFF button in the back where the sim card and sdcard go in, wait till it vibrates 3 times and hold volume down, bam your phone should be in flash mode. Now begin the flashing process and do not touch your phone or unplug while flashing. Trust me, I was in your place not too long ago when I first got my Xperia keep trying and learning from the forums. Make sure you note any mistakes.

As well be sure you have the latest flash tools located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335555
The tiny button is not working... i already hold it about 45 seconds...
 

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It work before, but i don't know, it's not work anymore
Make sure your flashing properly send us your log when you try again, the off button on the back must be pushed in with a tiny object it should vibrate once after 3 seconds and 3 times after 5 seconds. As well if your phone sits dead after pushing that button then there's hardware damage, unless flash tools recognizes it also make sure you have all the drivers for your ZL in all modes. Drivers are located in C:/flashtools/drivers install SOE-blahblah, adb, and fastboot(these are mainly at the bottom of the list)
 

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Make sure your flashing properly send us your log when you try again, the off button on the back must be pushed in with a tiny object it should vibrate once after 3 seconds and 3 times after 5 seconds. As well if your phone sits dead after pushing that button then there's hardware damage, unless flash tools recognizes it also make sure you have all the drivers for your ZL in all modes. Drivers are located in C:/flashtools/drivers install SOE-blahblah, adb, and fastboot(these are mainly at the bottom of the list)
Do u see the image?

**EDIT**
Now, it's installed... So, did i must turn the usb debugging on to flash ?
 

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Do u see the image?

**EDIT**
Now, it's installed... So, did i must turn the usb debugging on to flash ?
Now that those 3 drivers are all installed flashtools should recognize your Xperia in flash mode, try using the OFF button for 5 seconds and then hold volume down with the USB cable plugged in the phone and computer. Continue with normal flashing, choose the generic firmware that shows system, kernel, etc in the FTF you should see a ton of .sin packages which is your phones firmware. Flash your phone and just be patient, once done Flashtools will say "flash completed please disconnect your phone" once you do that your phone should boot.
 

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So, i already flash the ROM for about 12 times... And repair and update via SUS and PC Companion for about 7 times... Still no sign of life... But my xperia now only show red LED blinking 3 times... If i charge it, it's stuck on bootstall...

NOTE
Tiny off button on near the sim card is not working anymore
 

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So, i already flash the ROM for about 12 times... And repair and update via SUS and PC Companion for about 7 times... Still no sign of life... But my xperia now only show red LED blinking 3 times... If i charge it, it's stuck on bootstall...

NOTE
Tiny off button on near the sim card is not working anymore
Hardware damage then, nothing you can do about it but return it :\ unless someone else has a solution.
 

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Hardware damage then, nothing you can do about it but return it :\ unless someone else has a solution.
So, is hardware damage is related to "can't turn on the device and only shows blinking red LED, also if i charge it, it stuck on bootstall?"
If yes, can i return it ? Even if i already unlock and relock the bootloader?
 

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As previous mention phone (sony) covered for a year, so you can send in to get a new one (refurbished most case).

I recently pickup a new way to flash phone back to stock, so if you want give it a last shot:

1. Phone Off (make sure phone batery is at least more than 10%, otherwise don't have enough power for flashing process, ignore the 50% req'd).

2. Run your PCC, hit support and then repair - follow the steps, it should ran by itshelf.

3. PCC will ask you to hold vol.down+plugin usb.. do it. It should say downloading ... and when done, your phone now should be back to stock.

Good luck - hope it works for you.

Sent from my C6506 using Tapatalk 2
 
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AndreIrawan97

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As previous mention phone (sony) covered for a year, so you can send in to get a new one (refurbished most case).

I recently pickup a new way to flash phone back to stock, so if you want give it a last shot:

1. Phone Off (make sure phone batery is at least more than 10%, otherwise don't have enough power for flashing process, ignore the 50% req'd).

2. Run your PCC, hit support and then repair - follow the steps, it should ran by itshelf.

3. PCC will ask you to hold vol.down+plugin usb.. do it. It should say downloading ... and when done, your phone now should be back to stock.

Good luck - hope it works for you.

Sent from my C6506 using Tapatalk 2
I don't even know the battery level.....
I already try it.... No sign of life