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[Xperia Arc General] Alejandrissimo:
Hello again :D

Sometimes we can brick our devices by a bad unlock, flashing process, or simply bad luck.

The phone doesn't turn on and there is a Red Led Of Death when pressing power button. Even with a GREEN led when we plug the phone with back key pressed the computer detect the phone as "unknown device" so there is no chance to get fixed by Flashtool or SEUS/PC Companion.

Well this problem normally means that the bootloader is broken or damaged. So, in order to fix it we need to write a new SEMCboot and after this we were able to flash a full and fresh firmware with flashtool and unbrick our Xperia.

This process like unlocking process requires SETool dongle/box and a paperclip to make a testpoint to put the phone in flash mode and be able to write the SEMCBoot.

I can help to anyone with a bricked Xperia Arc/Play/Neo/Pro just make send me a PM.

Like unlocking process you will need this 3 programs:

SETool software for unlocking

USB Over network client for remote dongle

Teamviewer client for remote support and guide

THIS PROCESS IS FREE

anyway if you want me to buy a Dr. Pepper just
[Xperia Arc General] Alejandrissimo:
Sometimes even after fix the bootloader the phone doesn't want to boot. In most cases this is by a damaged TRIM AREA (TA).

The trim area is a part of softwere stored in eeprom so it can be read and write with the proper software like SETool.

Read and Write trim area is very easy but you should know that some sectors of the TA are unique for you phone, lets call it Security Units.

The process for repair trim area is indeed very easy.

For sure we need Testpoint like in unlocking or bootloader repair process.

1. Backup Security Units with this script:

taread:00020851
taread:000207D3
taread:000207Da

2. Write a Working TA backup from another phone (same model)

3. Restore Security Units.

Thats all, now your phone should boot well :D but is 90% possible that you dont get Signal so for fix that we need to unlocking.

If this last thing is needed you can refer to this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1232033
[Xperia Arc General] rizenreincarna:
Wow..Making a tutorial would be nice
[Xperia Arc General] Deleted member 3693611:
This us why i love this forum! There is an awnser for everything. Good work
[Xperia Arc General] Alejandrissimo:
there is no sense in a tutorial if you dont have setool dongle, but i can explain all you need if you want to unbrick you phone :D

anyway I will do a tutorial with pics :D for testpoint
[Xperia Arc General] orly1001:
i do you mean free?no charge at all to fix the phone?
[Xperia Arc General] Alejandrissimo:
yes, totally free
[Xperia Arc General] tonyb15re:
Ive PM'd you, I'd like to try your approach to resetting the device..

Cheers

Tony
[Xperia Arc General] kbadone:
I've sent you a PM:)
[Xperia Arc General] Duvel999:
I sended you a pm too..;)
[Xperia Arc General] jatt101:
waiting for the tutorial
[Xperia Arc General] Jinx13:
There is no tutorial as it's totally remote
[Xperia Arc General] Alejandrissimo:
Trim area repair process is now tested and working for NEO PLAY and ARC :D
[Xperia Arc General] uyo_kun:
So it's work for 0% issues?
[Xperia Arc General] Alejandrissimo:
No bro this is for bootloader and trim area repair.

0% issue is about a charging sensor so it can be fixed with this
[Xperia Arc General] tonyb15re:
So is this a yes or no? Does the repair of the Trim Area get rid of the 0% battery issue?

What state does this leave the phone in? Will future OTA's screw the phone up again or is it back to factory build?
[Xperia Arc General] Deleted member 4234466:
Trim Area repair does not fix the 0% battery issue. As for your other questions, I have no idea.
[Xperia Arc General] mogstabaguette:
sent a pm to you..

//edit:

whole process took about 5 minutes, didn't need to flash new software, just write new semcboot.

thanks a lot, phone is working again!

i can totally recommend this for people having a broken bootloader :)
[Xperia Arc General] migsguerra:
its late already guys ! i sent my phone to Store to repair my ARC becaus of waranty .. i hope they can't repair i want misty blue<of ARC s :D
[Xperia Arc General] Heechee:
Alejandrissimo is the greatest :)

For a whole month I had BRICKED ARC but thanks to him and his patience with me and my clumsy hands now I HAVE ALIVE ARC :D

I could not say enough times:

THANKS A LOT Alejandrissimo!!!! You are the greatest! :D
[Xperia Arc General] Dark Stranger:
sent a pm to you
[Xperia Arc General] arihellmichimich:
Hey.

My problem is, i dont even know, whether my bootloader needs to be repaired. I can flash Rom over flashtool alright and also over fastboot. But i can flash kernel only over flashtool and not over fastboot. Meaning that i cannot flash any custom kernel because it tells me i got one bad sector. When i flash a kernel over fastboot, i need to reflash a flashtool file including the kernel, otherwise i cannot bootup. The custom kernels seem to be compatible to my Phone (800i gsm) though, because i can bootup with custom kernel (as long as i dont flash it) using the command "fastboot boot kernel.img".

Might your method help???
[Xperia Arc General] Fuel-The-Droid:
Had the same symptoms as mentioned above...but just out of curiosity flashed a stock firmware (.42) and my phone was working as it should. i just wonder what the problem might have been,? thanks for the thread though..!
[Xperia Arc General] ihsanfauzi:
damn! THANKS A TONS TO ALEJANDRISSIMO!

it's pretty easy when the EXPERT teach us how to fix our phone :b Alejandrissimo's the best!!! :D!!!

and thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you so much!!
[Xperia Arc General] bugyika:
Xplay

I have a dead boot Xperia play if you can help me fixing ill be really pleased.

pm sent to you
[Xperia Arc General] Saponature:
I sent you a PM. Please help me
[Xperia Arc General] Saponature:
I sent you a p.m. Can you please help, or at least refer to somebody who can help?
[Xperia Arc General] sewelam:
Hello Alejandrissimo's,

On my Xperia Pro, I have this message whenever I try to flash a custom ROM:

(bootloader) Erase operation complete, 1 bad blocks encountered

Then to fix this I use flashtool to reload my stock .ftf file with no error and phone can boot after that.

Does this mean I have a bricked phone?

Can your method assist me to solve this error?

Thx a lot for your help in advance
[Xperia Arc General] proatiku:
Bricked Phone

Hi Alejandrissimo,

appreciate all you have done for us on XDA.

Now, pls i need your help unbricking my phone after using SEUS to re-flash my ROM.

I have downloaded the 3 softwares you provided but i have no idea how to proceed.

Phone bootloader is still locked, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc it is.

Pls need your help. Thank You in advance.
[Xperia Arc General] m0h33z:
Does this restore DRM keys lost
[Xperia Arc General] danisariandi:
So you need to relock your bootloader
[Xperia Arc General] CONdemmedNORmal:
No once there gone there gone no getting them back but there is ways to confuse your system to think they are still there just search the forum :)
[Xperia Arc General] m0h33z:
Ive searched a lot and couldn't find a fix or even what you said trick the system please post a link
[Xperia Arc General] Songer:
Hi all!

I apologize for the electronic translator.

I have a problem with the SE ARC.

Unlocked bootloader (official), an attempt to flash through the air.

Now - unknown device.

Please help to solve this problem.
[Xperia Arc General] okrasitna:
Not a trick with software

Search setool box 3

Envoyé depuis mon LT18i
[Xperia Arc General] atifsahmad:
Please help me

my Xperia x10 is experiencing the same problem. The red light is blinking but the phone is not turning on. Can you please help ? I have already downloaded and installed the softwares you asked
[Xperia Arc General] rizaledeguerre:
it that work for xperia sola? sorry if i have enter the wrong forum, but i think just this thread have the sollution for my phone. im bricked my xperia sola and now the phone just show a blank screen. i think i has destroying my bootloader. sorry for my english
[Xperia Arc General] lucky_lucz:
Can seem to open this link below? Can anyone help please?

If this last thing is needed you can refer to this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1232033
[Xperia Arc General] lucky_lucz:
PM sent to you ty
[Xperia Arc General] rasoooli:
Hi

Can I Use this Method To unlock My Lt18i and Backup Of TA
[Xperia Arc General] Someguyfromhell:
No, this is not meant for such things. This does not unlock your bootloader.
[Xperia Arc General] thedoginme87:
Can someone help me repairing my phone? I have an Xperia Play R800i and i bought a new battery..The red led is blinking. What seems to be the problem? Can someone help me to repair my phone? Please!!
[Xperia Arc General] per4rator:
Possibly, battery is deeply discharged. Try standalone charger first. Some sort of...http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Cell-Mobile-Phone-Battery-Dock-Travel-Charger-w-LED-Indicator-US-Plug-/141100342081?pt=Battery_Chargers&hash=item20da3c5b41
[Xperia Arc General] anurag86:
I have the same ''red led blink'' problem but this happened after replacement of flex cable of my XPlay....

Can anyone please help me to repair my bootloader..

Xplay cannot connect in fastboot or flastool ... Sony also refused to repair it..

My play is dead for about a month and few weeks.. I am loosing hope now ..

Please help me .. My Xplay get detected in testpoint... I have downloaded required files.

---------- Post added at 09:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:41 AM ----------

I have the same ''red led blink'' problem but this happened after replacement of flex cable of my XPlay....

Can anyone please help me to repair my bootloader..

Xplay cannot connect in fastboot or flastool ... Sony also refused to repair it..

My play is dead for about a month and few weeks.. I am loosing hope now ..

Please help me .. My Xplay get detected in testpoint... I have downloaded required files.
[Xperia Arc General] rubymunna:
can u help me?

i have xperia ray ST18i...dead boot.....pc detect unknown devices

i have setool 2.
[Xperia Arc General] tkbah:
Hy I have the same problem and device, can you maybe help me..

You're my last chance to get this again working..

Greets TK
[Xperia Arc General] anurag86:
If you have setool and smart card you can do it on your own..

If you are not having smart card then he will connect it over network and repair boot..

Ask help from members who have smart card.
[Xperia Arc General] dubist:
Hi,

after i flashed a Custom Rom my Arc hang on Sony Logo .

After that i put my Battery out and Windows 8 recognize my Phone as Unknown Device.

Fastboot and Flashmode LEDs are working but Windows 8 recognize my Phone still as Unknown Device.

Can you help me to unbrick my phone :rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc General] snigglets:
regarding drm keys recovery after bootloader unlock on xperia z1

im very happy to see your thread and im hoping you could have a way for this.i have xperia z1 with bootloader unlocked without ta backup so i have lost drm keys..is there any way that i could recover or get drm keys???

is it possible to get it back if i ask service centre people to get the phone back to factory state...please reply me
[Xperia Arc General] Someguyfromhell:
If you have Xperia Z1, then please use the Z1 section on xda-developers.

As far as I know, you can not restore DRM keys without TA backup.
[Xperia Arc General] anirudhabrv:
That thread is deleted :banghead:
[Xperia Arc General] kostikasdrift:
hi.! i have an xperia z with broken bootloader and sony said me that i have to replace board.. my phone only shows sony bootscreen and a red light as you said in your descripsion at begining of the tread.. any help please? thanks
[Xperia Arc General] timchew:
Hi Alejandrissimo. I have pm you regarding my bricked Xperia Z. Could you help? thanks!
[Xperia Arc General] manch84:
Alejandrissimo also email you.

please help me. my xperia neo is dead!!!
[Xperia Arc General] Aza786:
Need Help?

please make video tutorial how to fix TA please
[Xperia Arc General] Yasser Stark:
Is there anyone, i need help with my Xperia arc S!!
[Xperia Arc General] deemer80:
Can you post how to fix my Xperia c3 that cannot boot on recovery mode by pressing power and volume(I did all combinations) or by computer. Bootloader is unlocked by flashtool. The operating system is normal and no problem booting and working perfectly fine. I cannot install custom recovery via flashtool due to always error, or even by command promt nothing happened but error. I guessed the bootloader is corrupt. Thank you - Guest
[Xperia Arc General] Heechee:
I need help but who to contact for this now? Or how to DIY?
[Xperia Arc General] foetazo:
tengo ese mismo problema pero con huawei mate mt1-u06 sera que tiene salavacion
[Xperia Arc General] muskan11:
hard bricked phone

i have got my phone hard bricked while flashing a Rom and now technician says its bootloader is damaged , is there any hope for me? :(
[Xperia Arc General] foetazo:
sres good days . xda developers I have problems with my huawei Mate MT1 - u06 you ran one aplication that installed kernel and recovery is for huawei p6 thought there was no difference with the MT1 - U06 is that after running the application ( ActualizarKernel116sp1MOD.exe) my phone went bricked screen black only vibrates when you press the power button my computer does not recognize my phone need to know if you have tried to install multiple firmware salvacion.he without any result in advance thank you very much for your help.sorry my english.
[Xperia Arc General] Akash070:
Sir i need your help .i have dead xa1 g3116

I m from india
[Xperia Arc General] vonfeffer:
Bootloader unknown on xperia s lt26i

Could you help me with this issue?

My xperia s had its bootloader unlocked, but when I flashed it with an earlier firmware it went to "bootloader unlock: no", it doesn't recognise my SIM chip and wont get into fastboot mode. When flashing a firmware into it, here is the error message I get on flash tools:

15/033/2019 12:33:11 - INFO - Device disconnected

15/034/2019 12:34:14 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

15/034/2019 12:34:58 - INFO - Device disconnected

15/034/2019 12:34:59 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia S(LT26i). FW release : 6.2.B.1.96. Customization : Customized IN

15/034/2019 12:34:59 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

15/035/2019 12:35:09 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

15/035/2019 12:35:21 - INFO - Using Gordon gate drivers version 3.2.0.0

15/035/2019 12:35:22 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

15/035/2019 12:35:22 - INFO - Device ready for R/W.

15/035/2019 12:35:22 - INFO - Reading device information

15/035/2019 12:35:22 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

15/035/2019 12:35:22 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2

15/035/2019 12:35:22 - INFO - Current device : LT26i - BY900B8A4P - 1257-6758_R1H - 1252-0023_6.2.B.1.96 - WORLD_6.2.B.1.96

15/035/2019 12:35:22 - INFO - Closing TA partition

15/035/2019 12:35:22 - INFO - Start Flashing

15/035/2019 12:35:22 - INFO - Ending flash session

15/035/2019 12:35:22 - ERROR - Not a sin file

15/035/2019 12:35:22 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

15/035/2019 12:35:25 - INFO - Device disconnected

15/035/2019 12:35:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

Thanks
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vertigocreative:
Okay... seems like a minor issue but it's driving me nuts. I have no idea how long it's been an issue. I just found out today when I needed to take some photos in a quiet setting.

As long as my "Capture Tone" setting in my camera app is checked (allowing the shutter sound) the camera works fine. But when I uncheck it (to silence the shutter sound), the camera will not take a photo. Just in case, I tried in all resolution settings.

When I uncheck that setting and then go touch the "shutter" button to take a photo, it acts like it is trying to take the picture, then makes a strange click that I can actually *feel* in my phone, then it just goes back to the live viewfinder view as if it's ready to take a photo without having taken the photo I just attempted to take!

Then if I go check the "Capture Tone" setting, everything works fine! Any ideas how to resolve this or what may have caused this issue?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nate_benji:
That does seem odd. If you're bootloader unlocked with CWM, maybe give the droid 3 camera a shot. The checkbox worked, and took a silent picture for me..
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phalanx7621:
the camera settings in build.prop can be modified, I believe they're towards the bottom. There is a setting for the shutter tone there, I would mess with that. make a backup first.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WiredPirate:
I dont have this prob on Alien#4, I disabled shutter sound on day one and have taken at least a hundred pics since. Before Alien I had experienced the strange internal click vibration you spoke of, but not since.
[General Questions and Answers] Matikata:
Not sure if this is the right place for this, however;

My gf's laptop had a virus on it that I didn't know about, I plugged my Samsung Galaxy S in, and suddenly I have a ".scr" clone of pretty much every folder on my phone. I deleted a load of them, plugged it back into the computer and sure enough they came back.

Now there are literally hundreds of the .scr clones on my phone.

Is there a way to delete them all?

Also, if this is not a virus and a bug instead, do let me know ha =]
[General Questions and Answers] stumpyz9:
You should probably try to format it to get rid of anything that may be in there. I wouldn't keep any of the files as they could have been currupted.
[General Questions and Answers] Matikata:
Quick update;

This is the virus found on the computer: http://www.virus-encyclopedia.com/virus/Network-Worms/other/worms1626.html

Not sure what relevance it has to the SGS as I don't understand any of it.
[General Questions and Answers] sygeek:
Download and install Everything.

Start the computer in safe mode.

Plug in your phone.

Run Everything OR right-click the phone's data drive and run everything.

Type in ".scr" in the search bar.

Delete every instance of this file.

Plug your phone out of the laptop.

Restart the laptop and scan it with a decent anti-virus (MSE).

NEVER PLUG YOUR PHONE BACK IN THAT LAPTOP AGAIN.

For extra security, you can now backup most of your important files, in case it gets corrupted (though I doubt it). And then format the sd card.
[General Questions and Answers] Matikata:
Hey Sygeek, about to try this out now, thanks for the help!

Also, this is the only laptop in which I can use my phone with, what are the reasons of not plugging it back in ever? (Except the obvious possible reinfection).
[General Questions and Answers] sygeek:
Just do a scan and make sure your laptop's virus-free (with that particular price). You should be fine then.
[General Questions and Answers] Dark3n:
I very much doubt, that the virus would harm your sgs.

But it could have possibly copied it self over as it recognized your android as mass storage.
[General Questions and Answers] Matikata:
Hey guys, sorry I haven't updated in the past couple of days.

I think it was recognized as mass storage device Dark3n, you're right.

I couldn't figure out that search everything program, I did everything I was told but it didn't return any results, so what I did was as follows:

1. scan computer and delete all recorded instances of a virus.

2. restarted computer.

3. plugged phone in as mass storage device.

4. used my antivirus software to scan the phone (as mass storage device).

5. it then went on to delete all 382 instances of the virus.

6. unplugged phone, restarted it (i don't think i needed to, but I did anyway).

7. plugged phone back in and wallah, no more virus.

There was nothing missing, nothing wrong with android or anything, it was just an annoyance I guess.

Thanks for your help everyone.
[Droid 2 General] z06mike:
I was messing around with my wife's D2 and tanked it. I am not a newbie by any means but I don't have a computer to fix it at this point. I cannot get it to boot into CWM. It is totally wiped clean, ( format system and all) as I was gonna flash a new ROM. It will only get as far as the splash screen/initial boot image and that's it. Is there anything I can do or do I just have to wait for a comp to SBF? PM me if you can help.
[Droid 2 General] idefiler6:
Is there battery life left? Hope so. Hold the up arrow on the KB and the power button, it should bring you to a screen with an android and an exclamation point inside a triangle. Hit the volume buttons, this gets you into stock recovery. Hit the factory reset option then reboot and see if that works.
[Droid 2 General] z06mike:
Yeah I've already gotten into stock recovery but that doesn't work for me. If anything I would need an update.zip that I could use through stock recovery.
[General Questions and Answers] isdfoa:
what are some ways to maximize phone battery life when you first buy a phone?
[General Questions and Answers] LordManhattan:
If not rooted:

Turn 3G off if you don't use it, turn WiFi off when you don't use it, turn GPS off when you know where you are, and turn the display brightness down.

If rooted:

If you're rooted you can flash a new ROM, flash a new kernel and flash a new radio.
[General Questions and Answers] bimmernut318:
Turn off anything that is not needed, I find that what uses the majority of my battery is the screen and apps running in the background that are constantly syncing.
[General Questions and Answers] mavers1985:
Reduce screen timeout
[Off-topic] husam666:
this pic says it all :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

Mod Edit: Image removed for language.TRM
[Off-topic] sakai4eva:
That means it was over long ago.... stupid nubs still playing it.
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
New game time?
[Off-topic] Archer:
And I immediately lose! :rolleyes:
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elvis_Marmaduke:
I was wondering if there is something I can flash for this, my wife is having issues getting GPS location. It's running power washed and pbj
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chopper the dog:
Try this. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=17205959&postcount=201

good day.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elvis_Marmaduke:
Amazing! Thanks! (thanked the post to ;) )
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xAirrick:
you may need to reset the GPS --> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1239090

Or you can try the New PWGB http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1242747 once I installed that, my GPS was locking on in 3 seconds.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] one2345shutup:
Hey everyone,

Currently I have 2.3.4, and so I decided to follow this guide,

[GUIDE] Downgrade G2 (2.3.3) & DZ (2.3.3) & mT4g (2.3.4) w/ S-ON to Stock Froyo

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1178912&highlight=downgrade

Anyways, this is how far I got, and I'm currently stuck.. the fre3vo file is definitely placed in platform tools, and I've re-downloaded it and placed the file in there again, however I got the same error message,

cannot stat 'fre3vo': No such file or directory

C:\Users\WC>adb shell cat /dev/msm_rotator

/dev/msm_rotator: invalid length

C:\Users\WC>adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp

cannot stat 'fre3vo': No such file or directory

C:\Users\WC>adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp

cannot stat 'fre3vo': No such file or directory

I have been on xda for awhile now, however, I'm usually just browsing and reading around, and I did not have enough posts to qualify me for posting the question on the guide itself. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks everyone.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OriginalGabriel:
Make sure that file is in the same directory adb is in or that you have the location of adb set in your system path.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iDAREK:
...and make sure that you unpack it :)
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] one2345shutup:
ah yes.. i understand now.. thank you guys