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[Q] How can I unbrick my Xperia X8?

I installed another roms like Froyobread and Ginger DX v18 months ago..
What happened: I was trying to install Ginder DX when I got my phone bricked ! I do not know what to do, the phone turns on everytime and lock when the message "Sony Ericsson" appears.. I tried to backup and got fail.
What I did: I used PCCompanion to get my Xperia full factory wiped, then I installed Superuser, Astro File Manager and Root Explorer to install xRecovery later..
Then I turn off my phone to install CMW Recovery using xRecovery..
Successfully, I turned on my phone but it didn't pass the message "GingerDX"..
So I turned off my phone again (xRecovery).. and I installed again CMW Recovery using xRecovery..
Now I can't backup (I do not know why it didn't work.. when I backup, it get successfully, but when the phone starts, it locks when the message "Sony Ericsson" appears..)
What do I do? The phone keeps turning on without pressing the button to turn on, with that, I couldn't use PCC and I backup doesn't work !
Thanks.. and sorry my English !

Gukon said:
I installed another roms like Froyobread and Ginger DX v18 months ago..
What happened: I was trying to install Ginder DX when I got my phone bricked ! I do not know what to do, the phone turns on everytime and lock when the message "Sony Ericsson" appears.. I tried to backup and got fail.
What I did: I used PCCompanion to get my Xperia full factory wiped, then I installed Superuser, Astro File Manager and Root Explorer to install xRecovery later..
Then I turn off my phone to install CMW Recovery using xRecovery..
Successfully, I turned on my phone but it didn't pass the message "GingerDX"..
So I turned off my phone again (xRecovery).. and I installed again CMW Recovery using xRecovery..
Now I can't backup (I do not know why it didn't work.. when I backup, it get successfully, but when the phone starts, it locks when the message "Sony Ericsson" appears..)
What do I do? The phone keeps turning on without pressing the button to turn on, with that, I couldn't use PCC and I backup doesn't work !
Thanks.. and sorry my English !
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Just flash back to stock Roms, use flash tool to root again reinstall your GingerDx again. No worry!

it sound like u forget to fullwipe after install GDX rom..
boot loop always happen when u not fullwipe..
if u did fullwipe, u have to download again the gdx.zip file
and install with the new gdx.zip file

Gukon said:
I installed another roms like Froyobread and Ginger DX v18 months ago..
What happened: I was trying to install Ginder DX when I got my phone bricked ! I do not know what to do, the phone turns on everytime and lock when the message "Sony Ericsson" appears.. I tried to backup and got fail.
What I did: I used PCCompanion to get my Xperia full factory wiped, then I installed Superuser, Astro File Manager and Root Explorer to install xRecovery later..
Then I turn off my phone to install CMW Recovery using xRecovery..
Successfully, I turned on my phone but it didn't pass the message "GingerDX"..
So I turned off my phone again (xRecovery).. and I installed again CMW Recovery using xRecovery..
Now I can't backup (I do not know why it didn't work.. when I backup, it get successfully, but when the phone starts, it locks when the message "Sony Ericsson" appears..)
What do I do? The phone keeps turning on without pressing the button to turn on, with that, I couldn't use PCC and I backup doesn't work !
Thanks.. and sorry my English !
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use SEUS/flashtool to unbrick and mate always do a fullwipe from recovery menu before flashing a new custom rom

Possible solution!
OK I had similar problem, I solve it! By my experience I can say that you was actually trying to install gingerdxv21B on stock kernel, which can not be done as far as in the post of this rom is precised that you must use nAa kernel 08 ( you can check that on the original post and if it`s not nAa`s kernel, than is surely some other custom kernel, but not the stock one )! So, lets try to solve this!
1. If you used stock kernel to install gingerdx21b and if you are sure that you never try to use any custom kernel,than you can simply use this update service STEP BY STEP DON`T MAKE MISTAKES OF TYPE PLUG THE USB CABLE TO EARLY OR WITHOUT DEMAND ... It`s very simple program! I STILL CAN NOT POST LINK SO correct this link: mediafire.c o m / ? xxjypffvd173b0p [/ url ] by removing all free spaces. If you already have this program-even better!
2. If you used custom kernel and installation process had some unknown different issue than that that i mentioned above, just use your flash tool to flash back 2.1.1.A.0.6 (download it if you don`t have it), and than use the Update Service file that i linked above to help your phone get back in shape - REPAIR IT ALMOST AUTOMATICALLY!
3. NOTE! I have read some where in this forum that re locking bootloader is not essential, BUT I am recommending you if your bootloader is unlocked to read more about UNLOCK/RELOCK bootloader in case you want back to STOCK RULZ!

W8 stuck on bootup after installing a custom OS.

Help me guys.
I had rooted my phone and installed GingerDX on my W8. Used it for some time but then I wanted to try a new OS.
So installed GingerXperia v22 & 23. I liked both of them but they had many bugs and weren't functioning properly.
I came across this video www[dot]youtube[dot]com/watch?v=VONr7v4o1Bs . It has mentioned GingerXperia v25 in its description with a link to it.
I took a risk and installed this in my phone.
But now my phone is stuck on the initial SE screen. It can't access xRecovery on pressing the "back" switch.
What should I do now ?
The date under the battery is 11W32.

use pccomanion or flashtool to flach stock rom....
i dunno if this rom want a custom kernel,but you cant unlocked your bootloader!!!!!

hey bro dont worry its no big deal..........reflash the stock rom using flash tool...............it will be fine........and next time be careful.............

This is what you need to do.
1.iF You dont have pc companion install it.
2.after that plug your phone into your pc, then click on update.
3. it will say that it didn t detect your phone, CLOSE THAT WINDOW.
4.somewhere there should be an option repair. Hit that and do thaat what instructions says.
Hope that helped

thanks guys, used SEUS and reinstalled the default version

Before download a rom, read whether it support stock kernel or not, good luck

Please help! Updated GingerDX and not booting

I NEED HELP!
I've recently updated GingerDX from v28 to v29 using CWM. Once updated, I rebooted and now I'm stuck at the 'Sony Ericsson' screen. Nothing happens. Tried everything, but now the phone doesn't go past that screen. I can't even boot with CWM to apply any restore (I did a backup before installing new version of Gdx).
Please, anyone could tell me what to do? How do you boot the phone with CWM after turning the phone on? Is there any way to go past the 'Sony Ericsson' screen? Will I need to fully restore my phone to its original OS or anything?
(and most important... is this 'hardbricking' the phone?)
Thanks in advance!

It's just softbrick. Use PC Companion or Flashtool to install stock ROM, then root, install recovery etc.

repeatedly tap the screen at boot to access CWM. If you can get into there try to reflash rom, full wipe etc.
If you cant get into CWM you have a soft brick and you need to repair with PCC - re-root - re-flash etc..

Thank you for responding so fast.
I've tried tapping repeteadly the screen when turning on, but doesn't seems to work ('Sony Ericsson' screen is not moving anywhere).
And also I've installed PC Companion to do a factory reset, but this won't work either because it's asking me to turn on USB storage to connect to the phone, and since I can't get past the 'Sony Ericcson' screen there's nothing I can do.
Any ideas? I'm starting to freak out a little bit.
Thank you again.

Turn off your phone (by taking out the battery). Open PCC. Open support zone. Choose Update phone. It will shoe you a window, select repair.
Here you have some screens, it's in czech but you should know where to click.

My bad. I wasn't entering 'Support Zone'. It's done, the phone is restored to its awful Eclair system.
Since I'm doing all the process again (rooting, then changing baseband, then CWM, then installing GDX)... I'd like to start clean. Is it safe to format the SD Card? Besides losing pictures and stuff, am I running any other risk?
That should do it. Thank you guys again! I was unhopeful for a moment!
(still... what a waste of time doing all this again... but hey, the price you pay for using roms)

yer_blues said:
My bad. I wasn't entering 'Support Zone'. It's done, the phone is restored to its awful Eclair system.
Since I'm doing all the process again (rooting, then changing baseband, then CWM, then installing GDX)... I'd like to start clean. Is it safe to format the SD Card? Besides losing pictures and stuff, am I running any other risk?
That should do it. Thank you guys again! I was unhopeful for a moment!
(still... what a waste of time doing all this again... but hey, the price you pay for using roms)
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It is safe to format your SD card. Just backup your photos, music etc. to PC and format it. Then copy your stuff back to SD card.

OK NOW I'M REALLY UPSET!!!
I've done it all again:
1) rooted phone with SuperOneClick v1.9.1
2) installed 'xrecovery mini 0.1 beta' (copying the 3 files inside the .zip on the system > bin folder)
3) changed baseband from 006 to 015 using FlashTool
4) installed 'clockworkmod 3.2.0.0 r3 x10 mini Amend' using xrecovery
5) finally installed 'ginger dx v0.29' using clockworkmod
Now the Sony Ericsson screen again. Again, nothing. The phone is not booting. What am I doing wrong? Is any of those steps wrong?
I think I should stick to Gdx v028... if works... now I'm confused.

be sure you have installed the right rom for stucks and addons.and read for the fix.

You are missing the most important part...full wipe/factory reset before installing
Sent from my X8 using xda premium

v029 is buggy for me after fullwipe too so try staying on 28 maybe or make sure the one you install is for your kernel
Sent from my crap using xda app

I think I found what might be the problem:
In the GingerDX thread there are 2 .zips available for download:
.one that says 'Alfs/nAa'
.and one that says 'stock'
I don't even know what 'Alfs' or 'nAa' are, but I believe this version isn't suitable for my phone... anyone can check this? So I downloaded the 'stock' version, now I'm gonna try with this one.
I don't know anything about kernels and stuff... I've always flashed the ROM only... and it worked fine. Now I'm reading all this notes about kernels and Alfs and I don't even know what they are... but I'm starting to believe this has something to do with my phone softbricking.

yer_blues said:
I think I found what might be the problem:
In the GingerDX thread there are 2 .zips available for download:
.one that says 'Alfs/nAa'
.and one that says 'stock'
I don't even know what 'Alfs' or 'nAa' are, but I believe this version isn't suitable for my phone... anyone can check this? So I downloaded the 'stock' version, now I'm gonna try with this one.
I don't know anything about kernels and stuff... I've always flashed the ROM only... and it worked fine. Now I'm reading all this notes about kernels and Alfs and I don't even know what they are... but I'm starting to believe this has something to do with my phone softbricking.
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if you have locked bootloader you have to flash stock version of ROMS.:good:
try downloading and replacing the ROM

Solved!
I've installed the 'stock' version of the ROM (GingerDX v029) and now it's working fine.
What did you mean with locking bootloader?

X8 froce closing everything and cannot open xrecovery. Need help

Hello friends.
Now I am with 2.2 cyanogen mod. I wanted to install FroyoBread.v23b so I put this folder into sd card and with oldest one xrecovery I tried to install it but it showed some error. So I decided to install other xrecovery "Bin4ry & Androxyde" OS Version 6.1. but after that I even cannot open xrecovery and when the phone loads up it starts to force closing everything so I cannot do anything.
Any ideas what to do? Please I really need a phone :/

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Use PC Companion to restore the state of the factory and redo everything from scratch.

Use x8toolbox & get CWM & flash froyobread
:flipoff2: DEVILS NEVER CRY:flipoff2:

BenasJ said:
Hello friends.
Now I am with 2.2 cyanogen mod. I wanted to install FroyoBread.v23b so I put this folder into sd card and with oldest one xrecovery I tried to install it but it showed some error. So I decided to install other xrecovery "Bin4ry & Androxyde" OS Version 6.1. but after that I even cannot open xrecovery and when the phone loads up it starts to force closing everything so I cannot do anything.
Any ideas what to do? Please I really need a phone :/
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use PC Campanion (the best way) to repair your phone its super clean and clutter free!
original latest 2.1.1 by Sony officially
or
Use flash tool (The fast Way) to repair your phone really quick and need to search
for the firmware of the original 2.1.1 and flash it by using flash tool
you can find the firmware in Gogeta's Signature,download it.

if u want to roll back your phone into 2.1 download this ftf file
or x8toolbox
and do clean flashing on kernel and ROM
dont forget to factory reset, wipe dalvik cache, and wipe batery stats
if u want install cwm use search button..n u will find topic about installing CWM

In both situations I get stuck in the same situation when I need to unplug the device, turn it off and while holding back button plug the usb cable again. Then nothing happens, phone starts as usual and starts showing many "force close" errors

BenasJ said:
In both situations I get stuck in the same situation when I need to unplug the device, turn it off and while holding back button plug the usb cable again. Then nothing happens, phone starts as usual and starts showing many "force close" errors
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Installing CWM by x8toolbox doesn't need flashmode
:flipoff2: DEVILS NEVER CRY:flipoff2:

BenasJ said:
In both situations I get stuck in the same situation when I need to unplug the device, turn it off and while holding back button plug the usb cable again. Then nothing happens, phone starts as usual and starts showing many "force close" errors
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That happened with me too on froyobread..
The only option was to repair it with flashtools
sent from my phone using hands and brain...

Hi,
first of all, follow this tut to go back to clean 2.1 eclair.
Now you know what to do, root,xrecovery etc...
Reboot to xrecovery and FULL WIPE before installing the rom.
No more forse closing :good:
If it didn't work, try to full wipe after the installation(on xrecovery).

Be pleased. I get my phone recovered. Thanks a lot!!! It's now again 2.1. So now I know how to recover it, but just say your opinion - Basically what I need is not so stupid x8 blue color and function which allows to move apps to sd card. Is it worth to write some higher ROM again?

BenasJ said:
Be pleased. I get my phone recovered. Thanks a lot!!! It's now again 2.1. So now I know how to recover it, but just say your opinion - Basically what I need is not so stupid x8 blue color and function which allows to move apps to sd card. Is it worth to write some higher ROM again?
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Of course it worths, if it doesn't then why are we here?!
Try what i wrote above.
Now that you know how to recover your phone from softbrick you have nothing to fear, except from hard brick ( this may happen while trying to unlock the bootloader)

Why I am saying that is because now, with original stock rom it works very fast without lagging compared with cyanogenmod 2.2 version which I had before. So Just few more questions - Its just your opinion, I know that there are so many Roms but for you which one is the fastest one and the most stable?
And maybe it's possible to install this Rom with same flashtool?

BenasJ said:
Why I am saying that is because now, with original stock rom it works very fast without lagging compared with cyanogenmod 2.2 version which I had before. So Just few more questions - Its just your opinion, I know that there are so many Roms but for you which one is the fastest one and the most stable?
And maybe it's possible to install this Rom with same flashtool?
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I can suggest you cm7 roms as they are smooth, bugfree and may have all the features you are looking for.
In order to install a rom on xperia x8 you need cwm or xrecovery(in most cases cwm), and this depends on the rom you are trying to install. To deside what recovery to use just read the installation instructions at the rom thread. So no, you can't install a rom with flashtool.

Everything is clear. Thanks a lot

[Q] Xperia X8 hangs up at Sony Ericsson logo

Hello. This is my final resort. -.-
I used miniCM7-2.2.1. I've tried everything that has been suggested. My X8 hangs up on the Sony Ericsson logo and I cant access the xRecovery menu. To shut my phone down, I have to take out the battery, since it wont shut down when it hangs up no matter how long I hold the power button. Then I insert the battery again; but when I connect the USB cord, it starts up automatically and then hangs up again. I've tried flashing it but it wont detect in flash mode even if the led is green. so no luck on flashing. I tried SEUS but it says I already have the latest software installed so no luck in updating either. Somebody help! T.T
SUMMARY:
-Hangs up on logo screen
-Cant access xRecovery
-Doesnt detect flash mode (even when led is green)
-SEUS cant upgrade since latest software is installed
PLEASE HELP!

do you have pcc and x8 drivers installed? try rebooting your pc and attempt to flash again. you should be able to get into flash mode. also install gg drivers.
also, i can't quite remember, but doesn't minicm7 require a custom kernel?
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.

cascabel said:
do you have pcc and x8 drivers installed? try rebooting your pc and attempt to flash again. you should be able to get into flash mode. also install gg drivers.
also, i can't quite remember, but doesn't minicm7 require a custom kernel?
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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yea. i've done that too. apparently, it still wont enter flash mode. -.- is there a software that reverts phones to their factory settings? without the need of actually interfering with the phone? ugh. -.-

vashmistofolees said:
yea. i've done that too. apparently, it still wont enter flash mode. -.- is there a software that reverts phones to their factory settings? without the need of actually interfering with the phone? ugh. -.-
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Did you installed gordon gate drivers in drivers folder of flashtool?
Sent from my GT-S5360 using Tapatalk 2

vashmistofolees said:
yea. i've done that too. apparently, it still wont enter flash mode. -.- is there a software that reverts phones to their factory settings? without the need of actually interfering with the phone? ugh. -.-
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only seus, pcc,or flashtool.. since you can't get into recovery.

i got it flashed. i figured i'd insert the battery after i plugged into pc. then i flashed it with a stock rom for e16i. worked like a charm. however, i still havent found the right custom rom yet. does anyone has any suggestions?

Dear bro,don't PANIC! its the only thing that makes us to create a bit useless threads..
try with Flashtool second time!
and if doesn't work use PC COMPANION its your best Companion
repair the X8 via PC COMPANION
- Turn off the phone, and unplug it from the PC !
- On your PC, uninstall Sony PC Companion
- Restart your PC
- On your PC, clean any Cache and Registry related to Sony PC Companion, then restart PC again.
- Reinstall Sony PC Companion by downloading it from here
- Turn on Sony PC Companion on your PC
- In Sony PC Companion, enter the Support Zone tab
- Go to Update Phone Software
A window will pop out, saying that it cannot find your phone
- Click on Fix Phone
- Click on Continue
A window will pop out, saying that you will lose all your data
- TICK the BOX
- Click on continue
An update process will began.
Wait for it to show a window with all the SONY mobile phones
- Find your phone (X8)
- Click on the phone.
Now all you have to do is follow the on-screen instructions. It will tell you to hold the back button and plug your turned-off X8 to the PC, then it will erase everything, and download the original 2.1 ROM to your X8.
If Sony PC Companion STILL doesn't recognize your X8, then, uninstall Sony PC Companion AGAIN, and start the above described process AGAIN. It WILL eventually work!

vashmistofolees said:
i got it flashed. i figured i'd insert the battery after i plugged into pc. then i flashed it with a stock rom for e16i. worked like a charm. however, i still havent found the right custom rom yet. does anyone has any suggestions?
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even i have same problem bt mine it is getting switched on bt prob wit wifi n recovery mode ... in flash tool its cmin lyk in attachment.. any suggestion///????

vashmistofolees said:
i got it flashed. i figured i'd insert the battery after i plugged into pc. then i flashed it with a stock rom for e16i. worked like a charm. however, i still havent found the right custom rom yet. does anyone has any suggestions?
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based on your posts, you're on stock kernel, right? if so the roms i preferred when i was on stock was froyobread and gdx.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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x8bricked said:
even i have same problem bt mine it is getting switched on bt prob wit wifi n recovery mode ... in flash tool its cmin lyk in attachment.. any suggestion///????
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you're trying to flash a custom kernel? is your bootloader unlocked? what rom+kernel combo are you on that!s giving you wifi issues?
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.

cascabel said:
based on your posts, you're on stock kernel, right? if so the roms i preferred when i was on stock was froyobread and gdx.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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you're trying to flash a custom kernel? is your bootloader unlocked? what rom+kernel combo are you on that!s giving you wifi issues?
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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problem got solved after i repeatedly installed n uninstalled device n pcc in system... i repaired in sony pcc only..
i had already flashed it to custom rom with semc debrand .. my bootloader unlocked had gingerdx stock rom + nAa kernal 14
thank u

x8bricked said:
problem got solved after i repeatedly installed n uninstalled device n pcc in system... i repaired in sony pcc only..
i had already flashed it to custom rom with semc debrand .. my bootloader unlocked had gingerdx stock rom + nAa kernal 14
thank u
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Your bootloader is locked -_-
sent using internet explorer, hope it reaches on time :fingers-crossed:

Gogeta said:
Your bootloader is locked -_-
sent using internet explorer, hope it reaches on time :fingers-crossed:
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no its unlocked i checked twicw again its unlocked using msm7227 it shows 'r'

Well, I can tell you that I had a similar experience recently and I almost **** my pants. After having occupied the restroom, PCC worked for me absolutely perfectly, albeit I did have some problems installing the necessary drivers (had to do it from a different machine, obviously something in the registry was messed up).
Seeing you solved the problem, I recommend you install either a 2.2 or 2.3 ROM. Don't go for 4.x ones if you're up for normal use because they are way too strong for this little device (kudos to the developers who made these ROMs happen, though).
My recommendations:
2.2 - FroyoPro v2.5
2.3 - GingerDX v031b
Both work really well with custom kernels, and are very fast and stable.

My X8 has also the same problem, It hangs up in the logo screen and I cant go into the Flashmode, If I can only go into the Flashmode I have already fixed it, but my X8 opens up every time I plug it in my computer. Can anyone help me with this problem?

Banri1415 said:
My X8 has also the same problem, It hangs up in the logo screen and I cant go into the Flashmode, If I can only go into the Flashmode I have already fixed it, but my X8 opens up every time I plug it in my computer. Can anyone help me with this problem?
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OK,assuming you have probably root the phone, by the way can you managed to go into recovery mode in your phone? If so, then just copy your rom zip files into the SD card and install zip files from SD card in the recovery mode. By the which Rom and Recovery you are using?

Banri1415 said:
My X8 has also the same problem, It hangs up in the logo screen and I cant go into the Flashmode, If I can only go into the Flashmode I have already fixed it, but my X8 opens up every time I plug it in my computer. Can anyone help me with this problem?
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you use flashtool to unbrick your phone? if you use it and can't flash your phone, you have to install flashtool-drivers.exe in drivers folder. everything'll work well.good luck