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[Xperia Arc Android Development] HackitZ:
ok i have a play thats 145, i tried the ota (i know should have read first).

i then followed this guide and it appearrs to have worked but still have a bootloop with the sony ericsson logo.

here is my log;

06/016/2011 01:16:25 - INFO - Searching Xperia....

06/016/2011 01:16:25 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\8&CE8D732&0&1

06/016/2011 01:16:25 - INFO - Start Flashing

06/016/2011 01:16:25 - INFO - VER="R9A021";DATE="20110128";TIME="11:49:00";

PROT_VER="03";DATE="20110217";TIME="15:47:00";VER="R4A066";CXC="blahh blahh

06/016/2011 01:16:28 - INFO - Flashing preset

06/016/2011 01:16:28 - INFO - TA value : [00, 00, 08, FD, 00, 00, 00, 02, 00, 00, ]

06/016/2011 01:16:28 - INFO - Flashing finished.

06/016/2011 01:16:28 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on

06/016/2011 01:16:28 - INFO - Then go to application settings

06/016/2011 01:16:28 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging

06/026/2011 01:26:06 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

06/026/2011 01:26:07 - INFO - Searching Xperia....

06/026/2011 01:26:07 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\8&CE8D732&0&1

06/026/2011 01:26:07 - INFO - Start Flashing

06/026/2011 01:26:07 - INFO - VER="R9A021";DATE="20110128";TIME="11:49:00";

PROT_VER="03";DATE="20110217";TIME="15:47:00";VER="R4A066";CXC="blahh blahh

06/026/2011 01:26:10 - INFO - Flashing preset

06/026/2011 01:26:10 - INFO - TA value : [00, 00, 08, FD, 00, 00, 00, 02, 00, 00, ]

06/026/2011 01:26:10 - INFO - Flashing finished.

06/026/2011 01:26:10 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on

06/026/2011 01:26:10 - INFO - Then go to application settings

06/026/2011 01:26:10 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging

06/028/2011 01:28:55 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

06/028/2011 01:28:56 - INFO - Searching Xperia....

06/028/2011 01:28:56 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\8&CE8D732&0&1

06/028/2011 01:28:56 - INFO - Start Flashing

06/028/2011 01:28:56 - INFO - VER="R9A021";DATE="20110128";TIME="11:49:00";

PROT_VER="03";DATE="20110217";TIME="15:47:00";VER="R4A066";CXC="blahh blahh

06/028/2011 01:28:59 - INFO - Flashing preset

06/028/2011 01:28:59 - INFO - TA value : [00, 00, 08, FD, 00, 00, 00, 02, 00, 00, ]

06/028/2011 01:28:59 - INFO - Flashing finished.

06/028/2011 01:28:59 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on

06/028/2011 01:28:59 - INFO - Then go to application settings

06/028/2011 01:28:59 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging

any ideas?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] HackitZ:
Does any one have a tip or suggestion?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ChefChaudart:
No sorry :o

I would suggest to try to flash thru fastboot an old image ?

I had the experience that I had to try several times to get it working.

Regards
[Xperia Arc Android Development] HackitZ:
Ok i went ahead and flashed with the new firmware from Here and it works now and i still have fastboot.

Hope this helps some other fool like me, dont do ota if you have a branded play and have unlocked the bootloader.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Beready:
Thx a lot you saved my life, and some sleep it's 02.00 wright now after wanted to flash some img, and after an update my phone stoped working.

Your Flash saved my phone, thx a lot !!!!!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] PeterPan6754:
it works on my Neo too.

after a OTA was my Neo bricked, wenn i push the on button the green led are blinking. but not starting, battery removing dosnt work.

but the back button woks zhen plug in usb-cable and the flash tool in the firt post.

thx for this
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Alejandrissimo:
I remember told you that when we unlock you phone :D

Never do ota with unlocked bootloaders.

Is good that you didn't loose radio :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kuailan:
SO any idea how to update to the latest version with unlocked bootloader??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] GreyGhostRos:
Please read the forum threads for rooted image in the forums.. Simply flash the latest firmware then the rooted image..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] mathias999us:
Some folks (myself included) have used this to recover from a forced OTA update from verizon for R800X CDMA. It does fix the non-booting phone problem which is GREAT! But, we've run into a problem after applying this fix where, anytime an attempt is made to install an app from the Market, we get an error that says there is "insufficient space" on the device to install the app. There is plenty of space available on all file systems listed by df. I ran a logcat while attempting to install an app from the market, and I believe these are the relevant lines:

W/DownloadManager( 903): Aborting request for download 5: not enough free space in internal download storage, unable to free any more
D/vending ( 554): [67] DownloadManagerBroadcastReceiver.handleDownloadCompletedAction(): Got a download completed intent.
I/vending ( 554): [67] DownloadManagerBroadcastReceiver.startNextDownload(): Found Paused URI null
I/vending ( 554): [67] DownloadManagerBroadcastReceiver.startNextDownload(): No more paused downloads.
I/vending ( 554): [67] DownloadManagerBroadcastReceiver.getDownloadStatus(): Unexpected status from download - 498
W/vending ( 554): [67] DownloadManagerBroadcastReceiver.handleDownloadCompletedAction(): Couldn't find pathname for completed download URI: content://downloads/my_downloads/5 -- assuming the download failed.

So, I believe something with this fix breaks a filesystem or partition on R800X (and maybe all CDMA variants?).

From what I can tell, Market app tries to download the APK to /cache temporarily, which for me is currently empty.

Help from someone more knowledgeable than myself?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] brb82:
Hi guys please help me

My wife has his ARC OTA update; It was rootet and unlocked.

The Phone dont starts. I´ve used the fix but it will not work,

I cant change the Phone in the fastboot mode

LED is only in green and will not boot.. I ve seen nothing black screen.. Pls help me
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Heechee:
Hi,

any help would be appreciated
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ahmadsamhann:
USB debugging is on?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Leafhill:
Phew. This unbricked my phone! Thank you! Just bought you a beer though paypal :) Keep up the good work.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] maxld:
Yeah phew! I nearly got a heart attack. Thanks FXP!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] asaf85:
Thanks FXP! Now I have two perfectly working arcs :)

But your "donate" button isn't working! Fix it too! ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] possession:
i still with the same problem... :( i'm getting no hope on fixing my xperia arc :( i used this fix that is written at the beggining and next to that i've done the TA brick but it stills the same... can someone help me? my phone is unbooted cause i did that thing with the imei, this fix is to use with the unbooted phone or i have to relock the bootloader? plz someone...i don't sleep for a 4 days...since thursday :(
[Xperia Arc Android Development] oineyz:
a little help please.

I tried to update to [ROM]Generic Nordic ST15i (Mini) 4.0.1.A.0.283 (1249-8388) (Android 2.3.4) but it failed and I couldn't power up my phone. tried the FOTAunbrick fix and this is the log but still my phone won't power up. Just vibrates and the green led flashes

19/005/2011 10:05:58 - INFO - Searching Xperia....

19/005/2011 10:05:59 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&28339F17&0&5

19/005/2011 10:05:59 - INFO - Start Flashing

19/005/2011 10:05:59 - INFO - VER="R9A022";DATE="20110225";TIME="10:22:00";

19/005/2011 10:05:59 - INFO - Flashing loader

19/006/2011 10:06:01 - INFO -

PROT_VER="03";DATE="20110217";TIME="15:47:00";VER="R4A066";CXC="1234-5769";TYPE="S1_LOADER";UNIQUE_DEV_ID="52A6DA030FF962097C9A85337D3DEF2504D20D1D";SEC_LOCK_STATUS="LOCKED";OTP_DATA="4B6D7100471404C81508042880CC3611B001002000000000";IMEI="35821704131941";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="02:00:00EC:00B3:0066:00001000:00040000:00001000:00000080,03:03:0003:5344:0080:0003B598:00010000:00000200";MAN_ID="00EC";DEV_ID="00B3";EXT_DEV_ID="0066";SIN_VER="0001";AID_TAMP="NOT_TAMPERED";MAX_PKT_SZ="00010000";AUTH_LEVEL="NONE";AUTH_MET="0001";CARD_PRESENT="YES";CARD_SIZE="16GB";CARD_DATA="";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";

19/006/2011 10:06:02 - INFO - Flashing finished.

19/006/2011 10:06:02 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on

19/006/2011 10:06:02 - INFO - Then go to application settings

19/006/2011 10:06:02 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
[Xperia Arc Android Development] TSBroich:
I give you great thanks. I followed instructions that were found here that claimed to relock the R800x Xperia Play bootloader, but apparently it didn't, and the OTA bricked my phone. Your solution was a quick and easy fix! Upon bringing my phone back from the dead, I was able to restore my Nandroid backup where OTAs are blocked, I'm rooted and everything is wonderful.

I thank you again for helping this poor fool fix his Play.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Qooo:
Go to this link http ://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/115104

This reason the phone got bricked because SE bricks your phone in purpose .... all you have to do it to lock the bootloader back and update via PC .... delete the space "http ://" in the above link .... and follow the steps .... you will have your arc back to 2.3.3
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ech000:
Great thanks. Fix my Neo without warranty as rooted.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Chrisjt:
Doesn't work in all cases!

Can some one confirm, this fix only works if the phone was previously set to allow unknown sources and debugging? My phone is dead after OTA received today. I tried using the flashtool mentioned but it doesn't work. Flashing failed with instructions to switch the phone on and select debugging/unknown sources. Of course it is not possible to switch the phone on as it's bricked by the OTA. Does any one know of a way around this? I am already on my second Arc. First one replaced as faulty. I am not impressed with SE at all. Will I have to send this one back too? Think it might be time to force a refund and go back to HTC. Only left HTC as their customer service is disgraceful, but my experience of trying to use SE is that the end result is even worse!

Thanks to anyone that can offer some help.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ech000:
This worked for my unlocked Neo which had been passed to SE service centre HK requesting for repair. The centre checked and replied that a new motherboard and service charge equivalent to about HK$3000 would be required as warranty was cancelled.

What a surprise this great work of FXP saved my Neo without extra money. Great thanks to FXP.

Cheers.

---------- Post added at 05:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:56 PM ----------

I failed times with similar errors also. But miracle happened after clicking the Neo icon in PC upon successful connection via the port and exploring the folder of the phone before another try. It surprisingly worked as the folder of the phone could be recognised by the script. Try again. It should work.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Chrisjt:
I've tried this flashing method at least a dozen times. It finds the phone but flash is always aborted with message to switch phone on to change sources and debugging.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] 0pt1mus arcan0id:
11/001/2011 02:01:06 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

11/001/2011 02:01:27 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

11/001/2011 02:01:28 - INFO - Searching Xperia....

11/001/2011 02:01:28 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode

11/001/2011 02:01:29 - INFO - Searching Xperia....

11/001/2011 02:01:29 - ERROR - Please plug you device in flash mode

11/001/2011 02:01:30 - INFO - Searching Xperia....

11/001/2011 02:01:30 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\6&29CF3A8F&0&4

11/001/2011 02:01:30 - INFO - Start Flashing

11/001/2011 02:01:30 - INFO -

11/001/2011 02:01:30 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

11/001/2011 02:01:30 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on

11/001/2011 02:01:30 - INFO - Then go to application settings

11/001/2011 02:01:30 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging

mine is unlocked and rooted arc it so happened my brother unknowingly accepted ota and i had not checked usb debugging at that time but unsources was on ...my phone is bricked none of the fix packages works is there a workaround to activate usb debugging. or anything else can be done...

cheers mate
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lighterlp:
I have my bootloader unlock and using BlendMIUI rom, I flash my arc using flash tool back to 4.0.2A.0.42 now it stuck at the word SONY ERICSSON is this call brick? or a bootloop? how to fix it guys... Thank You
[Xperia Arc Android Development] steryman:
Try to wipe all your data.

Sorry for asking and I'm sure it was already asked but, if I'll relock my bootloader, will I be able to update OTA safely? I mean, relocking the bootloader will prevent OTA update bricking?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] notilad:
My phone is rooted but I completely forgot which method I used to root my ray.

The phone notifies me there's an OTA update (4.0.2.A.0.42). Luckily I read the forum about OTA before then, so I didn't update the phone.

Could anyone let me know how to update my bootloader unlocked and rooted phone? or at least, anyone know how to get rid the annoying OTA notification?

Regards,
[Xperia Arc Android Development] NeoJeo:
Hello,

To do the update you can use WotanClient or flashtool. You can also relock your bootloader and then do the OTA update.

To hide the update notification go to Settings / applications / manage applications / all / update Center / force close
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kainv:
So, I also managed to brick my phone with the latest OTA :(

I have Xperia Arc with unlocked bootloader, unlocked by the official instructions on SE site. Phone is also rooted.

After downloading and installing the OTA, it just went black and cannot be turned on anymore.

I have green light, when I connect it to a computer, but when I try to flash it with flashtool, I get this:

26/028/2011 16:28:11 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
26/028/2011 16:28:18 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
26/028/2011 16:28:19 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
26/028/2011 16:28:20 - INFO - Found at USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\6&D63648E&0&1
26/028/2011 16:28:20 - INFO - Start Flashing
26/028/2011 16:28:20 - INFO -
26/028/2011 16:28:20 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
26/028/2011 16:28:20 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
26/028/2011 16:28:20 - INFO - Then go to application settings
26/028/2011 16:28:20 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging

Unknown sources and USB debugging were turned on before I bricked it.

Any ideas, what to do next?

Maybe I have wrong drivers? I installed "Android Bootloader Interface" from under the "Xperia_2011_devices_fastboot_drivers" directory from the Flashtool0.5.0b package.

I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit

Thanks for any help!

EDIT:

Got it working.

I had incorrect drivers, so anyone with the similar error in Flashtool, check, if you have the correct drivers installed.

First I uninstalled the device from device manager, then I installed the Sony Ericsson Update Service:

(http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/110/61/1317636927/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.10.7.exe), and reconnected my phone- it was immediately recognized and then the Flashtool succeeded and unbricked my phone!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] vulkanxxv:
There are no words to say thank you!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] nessusman:
great..... really comprehensive material it is.....
[Xperia Arc Android Development] wOrHeR SvK:
I don't know if this was asked, but I'll ask:

When I have unlocked bootloader and than I relock it, can I accept FOTA updates and phone(Mini ST15) won't brick? Thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kalopc:
If you have unlocked Bootloader with fastboot from sony developer site instructsions, DONT UPDATE phone with FOTA !!!! , use only PC Companion for updates. If you relock bootloader phone and accept fota, your device bricked again.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] r1c4rd0:
So that means that i can unlocked Bootloader and root phone and instal custom room and still use PC Companion or update service setup for new sony ericsson official updates?

thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ramezzidane:
hi

hi ...

i'v read thread here :

[Tutorial] Fix FOTA bricked (unlocked bootloader) Phones

and iv serious problem

i'v accidentaly press Repair TA in Octopus SE 1.0.9 when my wt19i was connected in flash mode (the green light mode)

after that my phone starts normaly but i can't put my phone in flash mode any more

what does repair TA do to my phone

and who can i fix it

i have a thread here :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1466492

please can u help me
[Xperia Arc Android Development] idumbakumar:
thanks a lot guys for your amazing work.. i got my Noe phone back.. i really appreciate your work..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] gabimx:
the link in the first post is down.

can someone please re-upload it?

thank you all.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] shprakash:
try this

try this link.

www.mediafire.com/?h2dwrz18mujx765
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ArcMan09:
???

downlod link not working.

plz fix it.:mad::cool:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] gabimx:
its the flash tool, not the unbrick.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] melenko:
http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=645313&d=1309788828

I trawled the thread in hope, fixed my mini pro :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] melocot:
It works for me!

I have unlocked the bootloader, and after fota over the air the Arc was bricked and this link works and I have repaired my Arc.

Thanks!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] l3ush:
Done.

Thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sminki:
Fantastic! Thanks so much, this saved me tonight.

Weird problem I could only enter recovery using FXP's kernel, no others would play - got the death triangle. Full stock flash didn't solve it either. This is a life saver!

Now my play phone is back in business :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hesamodin:
does it wroks with all xperia phones????
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hesamodin:
no one here.

please answer my Q
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sminki:
(I think) It was for the play, I used it to fix a mini-pro (above), and it's here in the arc forum, so I'm going with yes for 2011 devices :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Gamefreak2:
Fota has helped me allot when my sony xperia arc was bricked!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] blue-88:
Thanks guys you saved my life.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zeletrik:
works for Neo, too.

but..

this is repair the battery calibration, too?

or what the solution for the 0% battery brick??

help pls:confused::confused:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Gamefreak2:
Try to reflash you're device (with flashtools) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=928343 then see wat is happening.

Also wipe data plus user settings.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ceroberoz:
thanks, reupload in case the other cannot see it :D

*fyi I use it on bricked SK17i and it's worked :D

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/48357451/SK17i/tool/Play_v1.01_TA_brick_fix_UPDATE.zip
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Nuno Ferreira:
I'm desperate!

I have my phone bricked after OTA update :(

Could you please explain the procedures you used with the flashtool?

Thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ch3mn3y:
U need to download FlashTool_0.2.9.1_FOTAUnbrick.exe than install it. There should be normal flashtool and extra file (probably ftf). Flash this file and phone should boot.

If u still have problems I suggest to flash file which I attached - probably this same as in flashtool (unpack rar and u get ftf) - it relock ur bootloader and (after flash) phone should boot too.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] StephCo:
Hi !

I'm coming from Xperia S section ;)

Just a question for developpers here... In a bad day, I've tried to flash a modified .ta backup file of my Xperia S (addr 000008A2, from label "LT26i" to "LT26i Steph")... -> phone bricked

But, it's a incredible full brick : screen always black, top & botton led always off & USB is dead... absolutly no more USB detection when plugged to a computer :confused::confused:

I love learning & understanding... please can you give me some usefull documentation about boot process ?

Thanks

Stephane
[Xperia Arc Android Development] SimonX51v:
ThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYouThankYou:):):):):):)

Cheers;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] peschak:
bricked LT18i ?

After trying to root my Arc S and unlocking bootloader my phone don`t want to

start. when pressing power on nothing happens. Flashmode and fastboot

are working. tried to repair bootloader with tool from this thread, but still dead.

Need your help plz.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] old_fart:
for the sony, its not really dead. you ( probably ) now need to use the "Sony PC Companion". google it for instructions on how to 'bring back' your device.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Marcell96:
If you relock the bootloader, can you still brick your device with an OTA update?

i just went back to .62 and now pc companion is telling me .562 is ready :(

will i brick my device if i first relock my bootloaders???

(with X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf)

Just did it and now i have ics official via pc companion :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cronoser:
Xperia Arc is alive

For those who have still the Sony Ericsson word in the screen and the phone doesn't start (like my case), I tried with Flashtool and a lot of differents firmware, but the solution for my bricked phone was very easy

-Install Sony Ericsson Update Service v2.11.12.5

-select our device

-and install the new firmware.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] andrrei22ro:
thank you :D that helped me a lot
[Xperia Arc Android Development] speedy243:
thanks man
[Xperia Arc Android Development] theskig:
Thanks guys!!!!

You REALLY saved my life!!!!!!!!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] mmrx:
brickd ota

Hi frinds I unlockd bl using testpoint method after updating frm gb to ics 4.1.A and stil used stock. Now after a month I saw there is ota update is avlable 4.1.B and I tried to update today. But while updating my ray restart and turned off I waited one hour but it not started. On pressing start butten nothing appear on screen even it doesnt vibrate.

Edit:- thank devs it worked just flashed loader.sin using flashtool..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Riyal:
How did you renamed it? Did you hex edited it? If yes did you insert new characters or replaced blank ones? I assumed you inserted some extra characters so now you probably flashed a broken one. Also Have you tried removing battery, press the appropriate buttons to enter recovery mode, plug usb cable while still holding the buttons then insert battery? If it's still a no go then I suggest you fix plug the USB through testpoint method as you're directly shorting the connectors to force recovery boot up.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] fvanbrakel:
Thanks!! After almost 4 months my ARC is booting again!!

My ARC (LT15i) was on Android 2.3.4. factory settings (when I bought it second hand).

Then the ICS update came in.

After the reboot from update is was bricked.

Now is it is working again with ICS 4.0.4 dutch (4.1.B.0.431).

And oops, another system update came in (with wifi to 4.1.B.0.537) shall I update it? Or only with PC companion / Sony update service?

I do not know if the ARC is bootloader unlocked or so.

Is there a way to find out?

grtz,

Franka
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Dilesh Perera:
u can check by dialing *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.

In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. if BL locked u can use sony update service otherwise use flashtools