yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jerpelea:
package reuploaded on first post!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] divicos:
thanks guys!!!

worked for some friends on an Italian forum..

SE assistance said they cannot repair the phone, and send them back as bricked as they sent..

thanks god we have this forum!! :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Halim2k:
It's not working for me :(

the flashing was compeleted but the same problem, no network and asking to insert the sim card while it's already inserted.

any hint, or this fix is only for guys who didn't use the first fix " renaming simlock.ta to preset.ta" ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] nolimit966:
YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY Fixed it thanks to:

FlashTool_0.2.9.1_FOTAUnbrick.exe

Wow, thanks a lot people, seriously appreciated!!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rahbari:
I think they are related. I didnt apply that one. I think old fix has fixed the boot system but corrupted the sim card system. This one only fix the boot system.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] fig_jam_uk:
Well done guys, put it this way SE replaced the mainboard in mine so shows how good they are. lol.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] superojo:
Thanks but still no network.

Is it possible to get the network back again?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Philbur:
Excellent! Got my phone working again..

just one thing.. I can't download anything from the market anymore?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ebsglobal789:
I used 2.3.3 HK FTF, rename the simlock.ta to preset.ta to bootup my arc before, No Network and Simcard not found.

Tried flash by updated X10FlashTool, but nothing change, still No Network and Simcard not found.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
If you do the trick with flashin simlock.ta as preset.ta you completely damage your Simlock Partiton! You now need to resign it for getting it working again, this can only be done @ SE or by pay Servers on the internet.

So sorry, no way for you to recover in this forums.

The OP is just for people who do not used other recovery tryies to get the phone working. It will fix phone completely from dead state, if you already got it working without sim-detection you messed too much. :/

Regards

Bin4ry
[Xperia Arc Android Development] abhisheak.bansal:
which pay servers to use?

plz help
[Xperia Arc Android Development] SandroV1972:
Thanks Thanks

2 days after bringing the phone to a SE service I called this morning. The phone was still there and hadn't been sent to SE (talking about quick service...) so I went there collected my Arc plugged it at home and bang 2 mintes later it was working again.

LOVE YOU GUYS! Why don't they hire you at SE?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
I'm lucky that it fixed your phone :)

But please take the Advice serious! DON'T TAKE ANY OTA UPDATES! If you do OTA again you will end in the same situation :P

Regards

Bin4ry
[Xperia Arc Android Development] superojo:
Can you please tell me which PAY SERVER can be used for the simlock partition repair? Thank you.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ricstc:
SE cant affort them...:p
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ricstc:
First of all, like many here, THANK YOU Bin4ry for all your help - you will be rewarded.

Question: does your method work for the Neo that has this OTA brick problem too? (yes, bootloader unlocked, OTA, then bricked)

Thanks and keep up the good work.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
I will check this, please don't flash now. I will inform you as soon as i know.

Regards

Bin4ry
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
I don't know, i said in Play Thread already that this systems are illegal in my country. (Sim Unlocking) So i don't know and i don't support. But if you ask google you will find which are kind of "good" .

Regards

Bin4ry
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
SETool when the server is up. Otherwise Emma + CSCA key.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Blagus:
I think that SIM-lock is not signed anymore after bootloader unlock. If it was, then phone wouldn't boot even after flashing simlock.ta, because SE phones with bad/unsigned/damaged SIM-lock don't boot.

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[Xperia Arc Android Development] Flexikon:
TY

Tahnks a bunch!

Had exactly the problems that happended to everyone else with bootloader unlocked, and was ready to give up. Almost sent my phone for repairs 2 days ago, but couldn't reach the guys from SE. Lucky me....flashed using the brick updated .ta file and the phone restarted. now trying to flash the generic global rom from 2.3.3 on it...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] RandyboY:
Thanks alot!

Was about to explode when it didnt start up after the OTA was dowloaded...

The phone is buggy and _needs_ an update. So how can i update it now since the regular OTA will brick it agan?

There is no way of going back and lock the bootloader again and then use regular OTS for update?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] abhisheak.bansal:
Flash the latest ftf file using flash tools
[Xperia Arc Android Development] RandyboY:
Where to find these latest ftf files then? And what kinda updates is that? Homemade custom things or just rewritten to fit the unlocked bootloader?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] abhisheak.bansal:
USE THE DEVELOPER Section to find latest ftf file

in your case .145 is the latest one

ftf is the flash file made from tft or something like that......errrr i dont remember:confused:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] RandyboY:
Thanks, will do :-)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] RandyboY:
Hmm, isnt this the latest one for me? I'm in Europe, Norway.

Generic Global Version Firmware (LT15i 3.0.A.2.181)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] abhisheak.bansal:
no no.!!!!!!! .145 is the latest one
[Xperia Arc Android Development] RandyboY:
Hehe, what about 3.0.1.A.0.146 Global then? :-P
[Xperia Arc Android Development] abhisheak.bansal:
.146 is only released in GERMANY.........!!!!!!!!!! :) ;) :-)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hayabusa08:
guys how do i know if my phone is bricked by this ota update? i tried to power on the phone and it only gives a short vibrate nothing elese. does this mean i can use this flash tool?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
Okay i'm 99% sure now that it will work for you aswell.please try the package from first post.

Regards

Bin4ry
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
yes :-)

Regards

Bin4ry
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ricstc:
But now that you say 99% sure ...

Thanks Bin4ry for checking back and following up. Actually this guy (whom I believe is PM-ing you and trying to get your attention for help) was PM-ing me for a week now on his bricked Neo, and I was asking this question for him.

Here is his yell for help but so far no one except me has responded to his cries... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1131168

Anyway, I had a tough time communicating with him in getting the exact details because he really isnt clear on what he did and isnt able to communicate (write) it out as well - so a lot of back-and-forth Q&A to finally understand his situation.

Basically, it's like what I shared - Unlocked bootloader of his Neo, fastboot some pre-rooted .img file, the when he heard of FOTA, did the update and bricked. What else in between - not clear.

But now that you say 99% sure your solution will work for him, I think you should expect a beer for you and me when he gets his Neo working again...

THANK YOU on behalf.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hayabusa08:
thx bin3ry will try it out thanks again
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hayabusa08:
i cant seem to get the s1boot drivers....
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
Drivers will be installed with SEUS.

Install it and let him detect your phone once, even if he will say you that "modifyed system" message, he will install the drivers for you.

Regards
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hayabusa08:
21/009/2011 02:09:34 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

21/009/2011 02:09:35 - INFO - Searching Xperia....

21/009/2011 02:09:36 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&CE7A160&0&5

21/009/2011 02:09:36 - INFO - Start Flashing

21/009/2011 02:09:36 - INFO -

21/009/2011 02:09:36 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

21/009/2011 02:09:36 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on

21/009/2011 02:09:36 - INFO - Then go to application settings

21/009/2011 02:09:36 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging

cant on it
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hayabusa08:
erm firstly my phone is unlocked bootloader but the ta or what file isnt changed. secondly my battery is dead. thirdly do i need the generic rom to flash? fourth, seus doesnt detect my phone
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
Yes i know that your phone is unlocked bootloader. SEUS WILL detect your phone and install drivers, after that it will reject the phone and say to you that phone will not be updated because of unlocked bootloader =) I just wanted SEUS because it will install you the drivers. But you have installed drivers already, the log shows that your phone gets detected.

If your battery is down you have to recharge it in another phone or external charger. Battery must be loaded for flashing to success.

If you still get the error with full battery : Deactivate all Virus Scanners & Firewall Tools etc.

If still no success switch to another PC.

Regards
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Bin4ry may be he can try to work with FLASHTOOL in windows safe mode?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hayabusa08:
guys thanks for the reply... firstly my seus says phone not detected. secondly do i need to have the sd card inserted? antivirus i forgot abt it will ty again. but i think my drivers are wrongly installed. hmmm im now trying from another pc will update ya on it. as for battery i got no other means to charge the batt.... maybe if this fails i gotta buy an external charger then

thanks again guys
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hayabusa08:
guys i got it back up. million thanks. i used it from my office pc ang its working again. SE was gonna charge me SGD$309 to change the mother board ... hehehe
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ricstc:
You should take half of or perhaps a reasonable percentage of SGD309 and donate it to Jerpelea & Bin4ry, no seriously. I would do it in honesty if they helped me save full charges from corporate vampires like SE Singapore or Malaysia...

Think about it...:rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] orly1001:
@ bin4ry and ricstc please check the attachedment if where i can get that files
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
Maybe from DavinciTeam itself?! I cannot say you, never used that kind of software myself.

Regards
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ricstc:
Hi

Can I ask if you had tried first the method at the first post here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1126358 before you try the wotanserver/client process?

Sorry, I too do not know which option to choose, maybe try some. But honesly I think you should report more on what happens when you try the method mentioned at the first post in this thread.

Oh yes, try contacting this guy nash_ph_41 here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1133339 because he was also PM-ing me many times about the SAME problem you were facing and I was advising him too. Looks like he managed to get his Neo working again and even rooted. Get together and work things out and share with us your progress...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] orly1001:
yes i tried everything from the link that you given,ignore if what is im asking regarding the files,anyway my is always ready for any testing files
[Xperia Arc Android Development] orly1001:
21/000/2011 13:00:12 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

21/000/2011 13:00:17 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

21/000/2011 13:00:21 - INFO - Searching Xperia....

21/000/2011 13:00:21 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&1DC986B3&0&3

21/000/2011 13:00:21 - INFO - Start Flashing

21/000/2011 13:00:21 - INFO - VER="R9A021";DATE="20110128";TIME="11:49:00";

21/000/2011 13:00:21 - INFO - Flashing loader

21/000/2011 13:00:23 - INFO - PROT_VER="03";DATE="20110217";TIME="15:47:00";VER="R4A066";CXC="1234-5769";TYPE="S1_LOADER";UNIQUE_DEV_ID="B9982B44388223AF70CE646B92D017FBC2455AC8";SEC_LOCK_STATUS="LOCKED";OTP_DATA="4B6D7100471404C815080428FC1F150DB001002000000000";IMEI="01270300007321";AID_VERSION="0004";EROM_AID="0001";LOADER_AID="0001";SW_AID="0001";CUST_AID="0001";SIM_LOCK_AID="0001";HWCONF_AID="0001";PROD_ID="0001";ACTIVE_LOADER_AID="0001";MEMDEVS="02:00:002C:00B3:0000:00002000:00020000:00000800:00000040,03:03:0003:5344:0080:0001D9C0:00010000:00000200";MAN_ID="002C";DEV_ID="00B3";SIN_VER="0001";AID_TAMP="NOT_TAMPERED";MAX_PKT_SZ="00010000";AUTH_LEVEL="NONE";AUTH_MET="0001";CARD_PRESENT="YES";CARD_SIZE="8GB";LOADER_ROOT="S1_Loader_Root_773f";EROM_ROOT="S1_EROM_Root_d601";SW_ROOT="S1_SW_Root_883f";CUST_ROOT="S1_Cust_Root_9603";SIM_LOCK_ROOT="S1_SL_Root_c422";HW_CONF_ROOT="S1_HWConf_Root_08af";BIM_STATE="DISABLED";

21/000/2011 13:00:24 - INFO - Flashing preset

21/000/2011 13:00:24 - INFO - TA value : [00, 00, 08, FD, 00, 00, 00, 02, 00, 00, ]

21/000/2011 13:00:24 - INFO - Flashing finished.

21/000/2011 13:00:24 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on

21/000/2011 13:00:24 - INFO - Then go to application settings

21/000/2011 13:00:24 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging

the result after flashing with jerpelea files,still emergency call and after chossing the language insert sim card and restart phone pop up
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
Mate,

as i said before:

You have used the other patch "perset.ta as simlock.ta flashing", after this patch your phone came up with "just emergency calls".

THIS patch you are using NOW is just working if your phone is still dead and you have NOT used any other method to recover!

Please contact blagus, he might be able to help you, because he is working on a fix for persons in your situation.

Regards

Bin4ry
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hayabusa08:
ricstc i was considering it... waiting for payday :) much appriciated
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Tunatje:
YEAHHHHHHHHHHH GRRRRRRRRR AWESOMEE!!!!! THATS THE WAY AHA AHA I LIKE IT AHA AHA!!!!!!!!!!!! You should get a Nobel price for this one:)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] orly1001:
still waiting to fix my neo,i know you can do it guys i really believe in you,i will give $100 who can give solution to fix my phone
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
I wrote you before:

there is no way, i'm sorry. you have to use a unlocking service on the internet!

Regards
[Xperia Arc Android Development] orly1001:
i tried to search in website if where i can buy the unlocking tools/service but until now xperia neo still not available
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
Xperia Neo is s1 Protocol. Get in Contact with Blagus, he has some advices for you i think.

Regards
[Xperia Arc Android Development] orly1001:
@ blagus please advice if any for my xperia neo,where can i get server for unlocking,i tried to search in google but always not available.

@Bin4ry thank you.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Blagus:
Use FastGSM or Davinci (I think Davinci can unlock it too, but better contact them on website). Or any other tool that uses "signature servers/EMMA".
[Xperia Arc Android Development] anfred38:
My Xperia Neo 2.3.2(China version) with unlocked bootloader was bricked after 2.3.3 OTA update.

Managed to get it unbrick it using the first post. As for the S1Boot Download, I followed the instruction from dvpda.com/299/how-to-unlock-bootloaders-on-your-xperia-arc-for-neo-play-pro.html to install the driver.

Using the download from the first post, I first flashed it to the M15 3.0.A.2.181 HK version firmware posted in this forum.

Then I flashed to the Xperia 2011 Range_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf firmware(from the first post).

Unplug it, and power up. My Xperia Neo is alive again.

Thanks bin4ry.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hargibi:
So. i tried the guide.

Flash is good, i unplug the phone and then try to start. but still a black screen!

Is this because i flashed another firmware before i tried this fix? (it was away on repair when this fix came) :O
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rahbari:
I don't think so. I flashed my device through wotan server after it died and before trying the fix and it worked. I think it would work until you hadn't apply the renaming fix. try again, maybe something went wrong.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hargibi:
Did flash 2 times more now with same results.

When i try to turn the arc on the green led flashes very fast and with a dimmed green light. and then i try to hold the power button it just does the same thing over and over!

I tried to remove the battery b4 the flash and after flash to boot.

But no luck!

Anyone got any ideas?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rahbari:
What is the output of flash tools?

It's a good idea to flash your phone using a third party like wotan server to 2.3.3, then apply the fix.

Did you send your phone to repair? maybe they did something wrong.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rahbari:
Oh, what is this rom you are using as the fix???????

The one I used and fixed the phone had just one file and it took less than a second!

try this one http://www.mediafire.com/file/838ar7vbur358l4/Play_v1.01_TA brick fix UPDATE.ftf
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hargibi:
ohhh.. that link is not working btw! :O

Its the package in the first post i downloaded...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rahbari:
I attached the file I used for my ARC. I wish it works for you!

[Small file, Big job] ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hargibi:
Thats says PLAY, i got an arc. Still should work? =)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rahbari:
Yes, as I said I got an ARC too. and it brought mine out of dead, fully working! :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hargibi:
THANK YOU THANK You :) i got the boot logo ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rahbari:
Happy for you! ;)

Don't forget to disable OTA update after it booted!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] orly1001:
where u put that file?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rahbari:
put the ftf file in firmwares folder of flash tools and select it upon flashing!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] keylight65:
Everithing's fine, but my Arc don't turn on!!!

Any ideas???
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rahbari:
Then nothing is fine!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] keylight65:
Flashtool works ok.

But when i try to turn on Arc, after a vibration, don't start!!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
thanks FreeXperia Team!

had downgraded my brothers Arc to 2.3.2 cause he was facing some problems with 2.3.3 Stock FW...

he happily accepted the 2.3.3 FOTA update and bricked his phone :P

so used ur FOTA unbrick package to get it back to life!

THANK YOU FREEXPERIA TEAM!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] anakrantau:
Thanks for the solution. I've manage to revive back my phone.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] error69:
Thanks for the guide . Fixed my phone.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] spfrance:
After apply "this patch" my Arc does not mount the "/cache" partition :(

Anyone have the same problem ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rb69:
Hi

this did bring back to life my Arc. Thanks :) Excellent efforts.

but , it doesnt allow me to upgrade or reinstall using update service (on PC). SE Update service says says because of modified Software it cannot upgrade.

Is this error because of bootloader unlock thing?

this is what I did - revert to 2.3.2, unloack bootloader, root ARC, and reinstall 2.3.3

via OTA - Bricked my Arc. Ran the above guidelines and unbricked.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rb69:
update

I LOCKED bootloader using this method:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1134335&page=1

it worked as well as the SE update service upgraded my firmware.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ChefChaudart:
Hello,

It brought back my device to life, BUT, now impossible to update application from the Market, and Flashtool does not recognize the device :o:o:o

I hope the initiator(s) of this thread are still there for some help :rolleyes:

Cheers
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
Please try updating the drivers (use the ones devlivered with flashtool). Also try another usb port to get it recognize the device in flashmode!

Also if you are having market problems try to make a factory reset from your menu!

Regards
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ChefChaudart:
Hello,

I tried so many things, but now ... it works !

I really do not know what solved the issue, but it is back to life.

Thanks for those who helped me :)

Cheers.