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Are there brick which are impossible to repair?

Is it possible to brick the device (using software only, of course) in a way which can not be repaired by software anymore?

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bagers said:
Is it possible to brick the device (using software only, of course) in a way which can not be repaired by software anymore?
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There are two types of bricks ---- soft and hard..
Soft can be repaired at home( personally),,,,,:laugh:
Hard bricks cant be repaired personally ,,,maybe if u r talented enough to get it right ,,,otherwise u have to send it to Service centers.....
Hit thanks if helped

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Wrong step or requirements Unlocking Bootloader for me..
Im facing once, but finally i found a personal service place , he use JTAG to fix my phone.
Be careful with all things you do to your phone
Read the requirements and the steps carefully before you take any action :laugh:

Bricked while flashing bootloader (twice)

Hello,
Few days ago I bought my girlfriend an X8.
Since I have too an X8 with all the root and such things done I though it might be a good idea to do that on girlfriend phone.
BUT, second day after buying that phone, and trying to get exact modifications I did on my X8 , her phone got hard bricked and I couldn't boot it up, not even to recovery mode since computer usb didn't recognize it anymore...
I think i was in phase while trying to get root access..
So, I went to the shop to get my replacement phone wich they did gave me...
Soon after I got home, I was trying again to make same modifications, and it was sucesfull... I installed custom rom, with root access and that was it...
BUT here comes the problem - while trying to use Titanium Backup , i was constatly getting the message that my phone isn't rooted so I downloaded root checker from market and yes, it said that i'm not rooted... Funny thing, busybox and superuser worked just fine...Then i though it might be a problem cause I didn't update superuser on latest version, so I did it, and now the superuser told me i'm not rooted...
To make long story short, i came up to flash stock rom, and then back to custom rom to make clean install again, this time I wanted to unlock bootloader too to put a custom kernel for that rom, but after the process, phone quickly restarted 2 times and from then it doesn't want to boot up, just like the first phone, doesn't react on power button not even to usb...
I'm so frustrated because on my X8 everything went fine, and i did on her exactly what I did on mine, but I bricked her 2 new phones and I don't know what to do next
Is there any way to back it up to life again??? (i think they won't replace my phone again at the shop)

alenal5 said:
To make long story short, i came up to flash stock rom, and then back to custom rom to make clean install again, this time I wanted to unlock bootloader too to put a custom kernel for that rom, but after the process, phone quickly restarted 2 times and from then it doesn't want to boot up, just like the first phone, doesn't react on power button not even to usb...
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what custom room you using to unlock bootloader?

You can't even use the Repair section of the PC Companion?

what ROM do you use when you try to unlock bootloader?

I was using stock rom (Elcair) when i tried to unlock bootloader...
and none of the usb methods works cause it doesn't get recognized by PC...

Uff...to any hard brick,your phone should get flash mode with fleshtool or seus/pcc..maybe its some mistake..to root phone,easier way is with fleshtool..
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Do you have install PC Companion?
Sent from my X8 using XDA Premium App

have you tried installing ggsetup-2.2.0.10.exe and trying on another usb slot? the file is in FlashTool_0.2.9.1 package

Yes, i've installed Gordons Gate, but phone wont go into recovery mode anymore and it doesn't flash led when I plug the charger into phone (i've left it last night on charger but no success)...Complete deadly now cause of bootloader unlock, strange...

alenal5 said:
Yes, i've installed Gordons Gate, but phone wont go into recovery mode anymore and it doesn't flash led when I plug the charger into phone (i've left it last night on charger but no success)...Complete deadly now cause of bootloader unlock, strange...
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this is strange.. not reacting on usb..
when u turn off the phone then plug usb cable + pressing back button i call that downloading mode.
I don't know how to help u anymore..
btw what rom u're installed when the phone restarted twice? is it overclocked?
just curious

It was stock rom -> Eclair 2.1
No overclocking modules were installed...
I've came upon some similar thread on the internet, the guy had same problem, and someone suggested him that the only way to restore the device is to put it on RIFF JTAG box
Links are here:
jtagbox.com/jtag-news/riff-jtag-sony-ericsson-xperia-x8a-se-shakira-unbrick-boot-repair-supported/
youtube.com/watch?v=ujH_IpsskLg
....
So, my question for now is - Can I buy JTAG box from ebay, and soldered PCB for X8 from here ( multi-com.pl/index.php?itlskel_lang=en_US&itlskel_pgid=details&id_pr=8466 )...
Will that work it out ? Question goes to JTAG users hopefully.
Please modify URL's since I can't put full URL's yet

you just bought the phone rite? send it to service.
no need to buy anything to do it yourself. That riff box costs around $150 and there are people in various cities who might be able to repair your phone (check website of riff box) with fees but try with SE service centre first. You might get it done for free.
If you have followed the steps it really should not end up like that. It is really discouraging to read posts like yours. It makes me ponder twice whether I should go and try the unblock my bootloader myself.

vientito said:
you just bought the phone rite? send it to service.
no need to buy anything to do it yourself. That riff box costs around $150 and there are people in various cities who might be able to repair your phone (check website of riff box) with fees but try with SE service centre first. You might get it done for free.
If you have followed the steps it really should not end up like that. It is really discouraging to read posts like yours. It makes me ponder twice whether I should go and try the unblock my bootloader myself.
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I think SE center won't cost $150 (and if cost that much rather than buying those tools or pay SE i will buy another x8 it cost cheaper than that).
I agree with you, send it back to SE center and tell them u're upgrading phone software but the the power or internet down in the middle of process and your phone dead.

No, the thing is, i've already told them I was upgrading my software and phone crashed when I swaped my first phone, so if I send them back another phone in that short time I'll become suspect, and I highly doubt they'll accept my warranty
btw. I really don't know what could be the reason for bricking
Basebands versions were xxx015 on the both devices...

men try again with seus
just turn your pc/windows on safe mode with networking
ive experience that
then
do this like i said in other thread
try it again with this steps
open pc companion (dont plug your phone)
choose support zone click start
select phone software update
click start
then CLICK REPAIR PHONE
and that its you know the next step
you will see initializing AND downloading the phone software

Will try it tonight but I higly doubt since phone doesn't react with LED anyhow
Thank you for your tip anyway

xpraken said:
men try again with seus
just turn your pc/windows on safe mode with networking
ive experience that
then
do this like i said in other thread
try it again with this steps
open pc companion (dont plug your phone)
choose support zone click start
select phone software update
click start
then CLICK REPAIR PHONE
and that its you know the next step
you will see initializing AND downloading the phone software
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No led respone when usb connected and press back button...impossible you can run pc companion or seus..

alenal5 said:
No, the thing is, i've already told them I was upgrading my software and phone crashed when I swaped my first phone, so if I send them back another phone in that short time I'll become suspect, and I highly doubt they'll accept my warranty
btw. I really don't know what could be the reason for bricking
Basebands versions were xxx015 on the both devices...
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There's nothing wrong trying right?
Besides if they're not accepting your warranty you will pay anyway...
And if SE center tell you to pay ask them how much in front before doing any reparation.
Maybe $10, $20 etc i doubt it will cost as high as new phone.

help... i am also in the same situation..my phone bricked when i was bootloading , now its completely black and it cant on ...when i connect to pc , pc cant detect ..help please..i just bought my w8 about 3weeks only ..my dad's present ...hlp please

OH crap ..super brick?

ok 1st of all sorry for making so many threads ...but my phone got bricked when i tried to bootload ..the part when i have to press any key to continue .. i did just that and my phone just shut down..then it never reboots ...nothing happens .. so i tried to open from the on button ..but nothing happens ..now my phone is not responding no screen , no light when charge ..which brick m i in? i tried PCC method but PCC cant detect my phone help pls

use flash tool

flash tool cant detect my phone ..my phone is all empty and i cnat switch it on

when you use flash tool phon need to be off and you pres and hold back buton

god...still no use...

nothing is working ...even the on button , cant connect to pc ...am i in a dead brick? must i go service it?

tohno said:
nothing is working ...even the on button , cant connect to pc ...am i in a dead brick? must i go service it?
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If Windows / Flashtool does NOT recognize the phone in Flash Mode anymore (Turned off, back button pressed while connecting to the computer's USB) it's a hard brick and it would make yours the third one around here being hard bricked.
This means you're actually out of "do it yourself at home" options to resurrect the device.
While there are two other phones with the exact same problem we have no intel about how a authorized Sony Ericsson Repair Center is going to tackle the repair or how much they are going to charge for the repair (as I'm pretty sure they will void the warranty after diagnosing the brick).
IF you're going to bring, or send, the phone to a SE service center you better ask them for a quote on the repair to avoid a bad awakening at the repair costs (i.e. new phone would be cheaper than a repair - we don't know if they would simply resurrect the device through the means of JTAG'ing or if the would replace the motherboard or whole phone).
Another option would be to find a phone repair shop around your area possessing a JTAG RIFFbox and required skills to JTAG your phone. That could be the cheaper option.
If you somehow get the phone repaired my recommendation would be to stay away from boot-loader unlocking. If you look around the problems you may face ("does not charge anymore" / "hard bricked") is not worth the little 'being able to flash a custom kernel' advantage you gain. GingerDX and a few other ROMs run perfectly fine on the stock kernel - and I'm sure nikolaa and Doixanh will find a way to make ICS (if it can be done) run on stock as well.
Anyhow, my sympathies for your brick - I hope you can get it sorted out one way or another.

do you have a 2011 w8? I remember that there was someone who posted earlier with a hardbricked w8
Maybe those w8 owners should stay away from unlocking their bootloader

yea..mine is a 2011 w8 , i think w8 should not be bootloaded ..it has some problems ~ i did everything correctly but after my phone rebooted it went dead

I think you should get it jtag'ed (sorry if its spelt wrong, the x8 has a small keyboard)
sent from my x8 running gingerdx

this is why i'm afraid to unlock my bootloader, i've tried twice but no luck at all.
so i decided to stick on stock kernel..

Hmm...would you mind opening the back cover of the phone and looking for text on the stickers that says xxWxx? Where x are numbers. This might prevent other users from bricking their devices.
Sent from my x10 mini running the latest version of minicm 7.

haha i sent mine to repair already ...still on warranty ..lucky the retailer didn't know my phone is rooted..still what is so good about unlockinng bootloader?

If you have realy W8 not X8 then your phone is death!Read carefuly before you do something,please!My sorrys!!
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unlocking bootloader gives you wings!Like red bull....ha-ha-ha!Realy,you can then install custom kernels and newest custom MiniCM 7 rom with dual touch!Its fun!!!

man..i wan dual touch..i think imma try again once my phone is repaired..

just as aloy has indicated, next time before you do anything with your phone check the back for the code. Because every case that fails it sets a warning to all who want to apply unlock to their cells, and most important of all, alerts the original author that there might be something to improve on recent models.
Last but not least, read CAREFULLY the instructions first before your third attempt. Make a log of what you have done so in case something happen again post it in detail here so others could point out what potential problems may have been.
I wish you best luck on your next attempt.

huh? how do you see the back for information? xxwxx? what does it mean?

imagine you need to change your battery or SIM card you need to open up the back right? Look at the backside of your cover after you yank it open. There you have it.

vientito said:
just as aloy has indicated, next time before you do anything with your phone check the back for the code. Because every case that fails it sets a warning to all who want to apply unlock to their cells, and most important of all, alerts the original author that there might be something to improve on recent models.
Last but not least, read CAREFULLY the instructions first before your third attempt. Make a log of what you have done so in case something happen again post it in detail here so others could point out what potential problems may have been.
I wish you best luck on your next attempt.
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hahaha!! Tnx Mate!! for now, after i read all those
post..will stick to stock kernel until i have enough courage to unlock for the third time...
oooh by the way mine is x8 white darkblue casing. Does it means that my fone is safe to unlock??
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aloy99 said:
Hmm...would you mind opening the back cover of the phone and looking for text on the stickers that says xxWxx? Where x are numbers. This might prevent other users from bricking their devices.
Sent from my x10 mini running the latest version of minicm 7.
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Mine is "11W22" so what does this means?

u should check the manufactured date. open ur back case,take off ur battery n look for XXwXX. the xx stands for number. i have 11w09, thats mean my phone made in week 09 year 2011
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[Q] Unlock X8 bootloader help!

At thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225 it says i need flashtool 0.5.3 to unlock it but my question is, will it work with the newer version 0.6.5? and also do i need stock rom? I'm running GingerDX v021.

GiorgosCyprus said:
At thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225 it says i need flashtool 0.5.3 to unlock it but my question is, will it work with the newer version 0.6.5?
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Yes, newer versions are also able to do the job.
GiorgosCyprus said:
and also do i need stock rom? I'm running GingerDX v021.
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a) Check the manufacturing date (sticker below the battery) and then search this Q&A board to make sure your phone isn't too new - you'll find several threads with a warning about phones out of 11W29 and onwards being candidates for a hard brick due to hardware changes. You can NOT revive the phone yourself - you need to send it in for repair and they will most likely change the motherboard! You've been warned to think at least twice!
b) There are several people who unlocked the boot loader while having GingerDX installed through the manual method. Safest way, or course, is to flash back to Stock and unlock from there.

B.Jay said:
a) Check the manufacturing date (sticker below the battery) and then search this Q&A board to make sure your phone isn't too new - you'll find several threads with a warning about phones out of 11W29 and onwards being candidates for a hard brick due to hardware changes.
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There is 11W23. That means i can unlock my X8 without hard bricking it?

GiorgosCyprus said:
There is 11W23. That means i can unlock my X8 without hard bricking it?
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11w29 above has risky!
yours 11w23...otherwise u can read the easiest guide
here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436924
on STEP 3 if XXXX is "NOT RECOGNIZED" then sorry, it can't be unlocked.
if u wanna check it out

thnx for answers

Unlockin bootloader with date above 11W29???
Hey guys I tried unlocking the bootloader on my x8 the manufacturing date was 11W39 so as you can guess I got THE Hardest Brick. Then i took the phone to my mobile operator, told them that it was switched off when i plugged it for charging and that when it said battery full it would not start. And it worked!!! They replaced my motherboard for free I guess the warranty was still valid apparently xD. So, I came home installed GingerDX right away but i really want to port ICS 3.0 on my x8 and i would really appreciate if someone had any ideas how to unlock the bootloader on a motherboard 12W and something above. I've read that a couple of guys managed to do it, so anyone pls help before i go and cash out 400 euros on the HTC One X.
Thanks.

mustangx8 said:
Hey guys I tried unlocking the bootloader on my x8 the manufacturing date was 11W39 so as you can guess I got THE Hardest Brick. Then i took the phone to my mobile operator, told them that it was switched off when i plugged it for charging and that when it said battery full it would not start. And it worked!!! They replaced my motherboard for free I guess the warranty was still valid apparently xD. So, I came home installed GingerDX right away but i really want to port ICS 3.0 on my x8 and i would really appreciate if someone had any ideas how to unlock the bootloader on a motherboard 12W and something above. I've read that a couple of guys managed to do it, so anyone pls help before i go and cash out 400 euros on the HTC One X.
Thanks.
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Well, if with 11w39 you got hard brick, you will also hard brick your phone again because the motherboard is even newer. It's better to not try it. You have very very few chances to unlock bootloader with 12w and above!
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GiorgosCyprus said:
Well, if with 11w39 you got hard brick, you will also hard brick your phone again because the motherboard is even newer. It's better to not try it. You have very very few chances to unlock bootloader with 12w and above!
Sent from my E15i using xda app-developers app. PRESS THANKS IF I HELPED.
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Successfully UNLOCKED Xperia X8 11W35 just hour ago!
I was scared with all disccussions here but I wanted to try, however it could finish.
I had followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
I am not encourageing anyone to do so, but it is good to know that 11W29 is not the limit, maybe it is 11W35?
Or maybe it has something with guidance? For me, guides by SpiderX were succsessfull.

[Q] Hard Brick Se w8

I'm new here. so hello..problem is my SEw8 is broken (hardbrick) no light, no vibration, and i can't connect it in flash tool. is there any way I can recover my phone without sending it to Sony??. I just tried unlocking the boot loader and then a few seconds it turned off and then I tried to turn it on again and it's dead as in DEAD. my phone manufacturing date is 12W06. I will trash this phone if there's no way unbricking it my self

Nope bro. U can't unbrick it by youtself.
But if u can find a guy who own a jtag box, then u can unbrick it.
Otherwise u must send it to a repair shop or if u have warranty send it to se
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whats a jtagbox??

wrong thread?
other easy way is to go to sony..

yea i'll go.

Do you know anything about electronics?if the answer is no ,just go to the shop or buy a new phone
Sent from my X8 using xda premium

Nzam said:
whats a jtagbox??
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It's JTag. Or a RiffBox