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[Q] Xperia x8 bricked

Please help i just isntalled new ROM for my xperai x8 and now when i restarted it it is stuck at SE logo and stays there.I tried to enter to xrecovery but it cant enter like i dont have xrecovery but i actually do. Now when i try to put my phoen i nflash mode it says taht my usb device isnt recognised but it was a day ago. Moreover i reinstalled windwos usb drivers and Xperia SEMC flash drivers to see if this is the problem but its not it still cant recognise it so i am stuck at SE logo , xrecovery cant run , myPC doesnt recognise the phone in flash mode.... Please help !

This method will install the original software on your X8!
If you have Sony PC Companion 2.1 on your PC, then uninstall it, and download and install Sony PC Companion 2.1, again! If not, then PC Companion might not recognize your phone. After installing do the following:
- Turn off the phone, and unplug it from the PC
- Turn on Sony PC Companion on your PC
- In 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.

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WhatWhatInTheButt said:
This method will install the original software on your X8!
If you have Sony PC Companion 2.1 on your PC, then uninstall it, and download and install Sony PC Companion 2.1, again! If not, then PC Companion might not recognize your phone. After installing do the following:
- Turn off the phone, and unplug it from the PC
- Turn on Sony PC Companion on your PC
- In 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.
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thanks mate i will try it now

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It doesn't work it says that Pc companion was not able to connect to the device. I tried many things bu pc companion just cant connect my phone and windows keep saying that error that i am plugging unknown device which is a bull**** the day before it was working fine...
For all people who didnt understand iCANT ENTER IN FLASH MODE I MEAN I CAN BUT ITS NOT RECOGNISED so i cant update my software.

also
also flash tool in the console says that it cant determine what deviec i am plugging into and cant display what is busybox version or anything like i am putting an unknown device...
27/043/2012 15:43:10 - ERROR - Cannot identify your device. Found sh while expecting X10, E10, U20 or E15 (read from ro.product.model from build.prop)

Hey there, my phone isn't bricked...but I think I have too much data (possibly conflicting roms installed at the same time??) and I wish to reset my phone to its original status... I wish to re-install a ROM on it, but I want to start fresh again by removing the rooting programs or what have you..
Would following these steps put it all back to its original setting, also meaning that I could completely wipe the SD clean?
If so, would this mean I would have to re-root my X8? Not that it would be a problem but I would just like to know if it would be needed!
Thanks!
Regards,
Nev51289

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Nev51289 said:
Hey there, my phone isn't bricked...but I think I have too much data (possibly conflicting roms installed at the same time??) and I wish to reset my phone to its original status... I wish to re-install a ROM on it, but I want to start fresh again by removing the rooting programs or what have you..
Would following these steps put it all back to its original setting, also meaning that I could completely wipe the SD clean?
If so, would this mean I would have to re-root my X8? Not that it would be a problem but I would just like to know if it would be needed!
Thanks!
Regards,
Nev51289
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Yes do as the guy above said...No need to root your phone

Sorry, just to clarify - you mean I wouldn't need to go through the whole rooting process again after doing a full reset/wipe what have you? Thanks by the way

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Nev51289 said:
Sorry, just to clarify - you mean I wouldn't need to go through the whole rooting process again after doing a full reset/wipe what have you? Thanks by the way
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if you want to restore the stock rom (original androdi on xperia x8) with pc Comapnion than you dont need to root it again. But if you want to change it to custom rom and you have done full wipe i think you should root it again (rooting is done so taht you can change the busybox version of the phone and upload xrecovery if you have those you don't need to root)

eastman47 said:
It doesn't work it says that Pc companion was not able to connect to the device. I tried many things bu pc companion just cant connect my phone and windows keep saying that error that i am plugging unknown device which is a bull**** the day before it was working fine...
For all people who didnt understand iCANT ENTER IN FLASH MODE I MEAN I CAN BUT ITS NOT RECOGNISED so i cant update my software.
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Why don't you download the store Rom annd use Flashtool to flash it? Then you may be able to upgrade to latest revision with PCC.

eastman47 said:
if you want to restore the stock rom (original androdi on xperia x8) with pc Comapnion than you dont need to root it again. But if you want to change it to custom rom and you have done full wipe i think you should root it again (rooting is done so taht you can change the busybox version of the phone and upload xrecovery if you have those you don't need to root)
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Can I consequently delete Busybox? If it is a deleteable app that is!

use the update service

eastman47 said:
It doesn't work it says that Pc companion was not able to connect to the device. I tried many things bu pc companion just cant connect my phone and windows keep saying that error that i am plugging unknown device which is a bull**** the day before it was working fine...
For all people who didnt understand iCANT ENTER IN FLASH MODE I MEAN I CAN BUT ITS NOT RECOGNISED so i cant update my software.
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Yeah, I lost you somewhere... If after taking out the battery, you CAN NOT enter xrecovery or CWM, then, you either can try THIS THREAD <--- go on, click on it!, or, you have to do what I had to do a couple of times, which is to restore your X8 to its original state, and to do that with Sony PC Companion, you first have to UNINSTALL your current PC Companion!!! THEN, restart your PC, and install a clean version of Sony PC Companion 2.1!
IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU HAVE THE LATEST VERSION of PC Companion, YOU STILL HAVE TO UNINSTALL IT, AND INSTALL IT AGAIN!!! IF YOU DON'T, THERE's a 99% CHANCE THAT PC COMPANION WILL NOT RECOGNIZE YOUR PHONE!!! ...I don't know why, but it's probably some marketing trick, since I once used this method 3 times in a row, then the fourth time PC Companion didn't recognize my X8. This happened on both, the old PC Companion, and the current Sony version 2.1. I tested them both on purpose, to eliminate the possibility that I damaged my X8's hardware somehow, during a high speed impact collision with the bedroom wall...
Once you reinstall Sony PC Companion 2.1, go back to my first post to your problem, and follow it step-by-step.
AND yes, if you want to install custom ROM's again, then you will have to ROOT your phone again, and UNLOCK the BOOTLOADER, etc...
BUT, if it's a soft-brick, then you might be able to redeem yourself
ViVA FIDELINO!

how about kernel?
WhatWhatInTheButt said:
This method will install the original software on your X8!
If you have Sony PC Companion 2.1 on your PC, then uninstall it, and download and install Sony PC Companion 2.1, again! If not, then PC Companion might not recognize your phone. After installing do the following:
- Turn off the phone, and unplug it from the PC
- Turn on Sony PC Companion on your PC
- In 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.
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>> how about kernel? for example your phone allready back to 2.1 rom and you are using custom kernel before i done this update? like kernel aA-11? is it possible to turn on phone even if im using custom kernel? please give me steps how to bring it back, because im currenty using mini cm7 / kernel aA-11, and i want to bring back my xperia x8 to original rom and kernel

Try downloading the stock rom and a diff version of flashtool. I can't remembet which version is most recommended (try searchibg xda - i read it here). install drivers in flashtool's driver folder (gordon's gate) then try again. Almost the same thing happened to me. PCC won't recognize my phone so I couldn't install the drivers.

X8 stuck at SE logo
I am facing same problem. I have been using GingerDX for long time wanted to change the ROM, however after I change the rom through Xrecovery. Phone restarted and stuck at SE logo.
I tried with SE PC companion but it gives error.
I tried Flashtool, used different ftf file but cant help.
Please help. I am unable to start phone....Please guide me...

Maybe u can also try sus (sony update service). I have experience this n done with sus.
Me n my W8:-D

Vishal9890 said:
I am facing same problem. I have been using GingerDX for long time wanted to change the ROM, however after I change the rom through Xrecovery. Phone restarted and stuck at SE logo.
I tried with SE PC companion but it gives error.
I tried Flashtool, used different ftf file but cant help.
Please help. I am unable to start phone....Please guide me...
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The best way, if u still can't get on your phone , is take it to the SE Customer care. And don't tell a word about rooting or anything. Just ask them to repair the phone, saying that one morning, the SE logo kept on popping up.
Sent from my XPERIA W8 using xda platinum

I have YouTube video tutorial on my channel - search GaganSJ1 in YouTube and scroll down till you found
Press thanks if it helped
Sent from my E15i using XDA

eastman47 said:
Please help i just isntalled new ROM for my xperai x8 and now when i restarted it it is stuck at SE logo and stays there.I tried to enter to xrecovery but it cant enter like i dont have xrecovery but i actually do. Now when i try to put my phoen i nflash mode it says taht my usb device isnt recognised but it was a day ago. Moreover i reinstalled windwos usb drivers and Xperia SEMC flash drivers to see if this is the problem but its not it still cant recognise it so i am stuck at SE logo , xrecovery cant run , myPC doesnt recognise the phone in flash mode.... Please help !
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check out this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7B-7tDaB5U
press thanks if it helped

[Q] "unknown device" using nAa v.11, is it normal?

Hi, just want to ask simple question.
is it normal to have an "unknown device" error on my win XP. this happen on activating debug enable on my unlock X8 using nAa v.11, current ROM is Xperience SEMC Debrand Engine.
i already installed adb driver and x8 gordons gate, which is working fine on stock kernel, but somehow this error is always popup when i use custom kernel.

Do you have PC Companion installed also?
Sent from my X8 to your screen

not at the moment, but i think it run quite well the gordons gate driver and the semc adb driver on stock rom.
but i noticed when the first time using the custom kernel, it always pop up unknown device on my PC.
just want to ask if its normal or not?

btw Chris95X8, do you have that kind of error "unrecognized device" using alfs kernel? (i see your signature, you using alfs?)

My Win7 has always recognized my phone when mounting the SD card and when enabling debugging for development purposes.
I know that PC Companion installs some required adb drivers.
Maybe it's your Win XP...
Sent from my X8 to your screen

i see. oh btw Chris, i already install PC Companion, but... i got "No phone connected", even after following the pc companion step, it stop at step 2 (CONNECT). any idea?
oh ya btw i already follow some instruction on this thread also http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=973263.

thx Chris95X8, you are right its because of the XP
i tried using my laptop (win7), the ADB Driver and Gordon gate working flawlessly, i even can use the x8 toolbox again.
Thanks Man

x8 stucked on sony ericsson screenshot

x8 stucked on sony ericsson screenshot , trying to flash stock rom X8_E15_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf using flash tool 0.6.9.1 OS Windows 7 but flash tool showing (error - flashing abort)
Awaiting for suggestion.
Thanks

Usb cable lost conection! Its happen to me some times. Just again flash 2.1...... and hold back button to 4% then release it and dont move phone
Sent from my E15i using xda premium

Have u installed gordon gate drivers?
First connect phone then hold press back button untill green light show. Then check if windows recognized it.
Then remove battery.
Go to flash tool select the ftf u want to flash then wait until the dialog appear. Then connect phone (if u unplug before) insert battery hold press back till green light show, now it should be flash
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk 2

supermiki said:
x8 stucked on sony ericsson screenshot , trying to flash stock rom X8_E15_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf using flash tool 0.6.9.1 OS Windows 7 but flash tool showing (error - flashing abort)
Awaiting for suggestion.
Thanks
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sometimes its happen cz :
- drivers not installed correctly (x8 drivers and gordon)
- make sure your unlock BL process work successfully
- check all your hardware connection (cable, usb, etc)
don't forget to have > 60% battery

have you install the driver from /driver folder on the flashtool installed folder??
and dont forget to check the X8 ADB driver and fastboot / flashboot whatever LOL
just check that 2 thing and you shouldnt get any problem

Hey install the gorden gates driver provided with flastool and try again.....
Sent from my E15i using xda premium

Finally I've reflashed the rom but still after the pin code the phone does not hook any opertor and also no access to the applications menu

Reflashed with X8_E15_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf but the phone works only with no sim. E15i SI 1251-9820

supermiki said:
Reflashed with X8_E15_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf but the phone works only with no sim. E15i SI 1251-9820
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dont forget put in your sim card to your phone while flash process dude ..

BlackRabbit1703 said:
dont forget put in your sim card to your phone while flash process dude ..
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Flashed with sim in the phone

try flash again
this may happened sometimes

Super Combo problem in my xperia x8.....

Well this is my first post here.
To be very short this is not a totally new problem. This is a combination of many problems that has made me totally helpless.
I had rooted my device using x8toolbox beta4, and installed a Gingerxperia V21 custom ROM.
After that i tried unlocking the bootloader, but flashtools continuously kept saying that my device was in MTP mode and strange enough there was no option in my phone's settings to change it.
So I went back to x8toolbox planning on installing the stock ROM back, when i saw busybox installer within.
I installed busybox 1.19.0 and then i asked x8toolbox to check the digitizer on my phone, AND THERE IT STARTED REBOOTING OVE AND OVER.
So now my phone can't connect to my pc for PCC repair or flashtools as MTP mode can't be switched off (and my phone won't turn on for the sd card to be read). And i am stuck with the Sony Ericsson Logo.
Please help me.....thanks in advance.

U have soft bricked your x8.
U can reset your x8 to original 2.1 with the help of following steps.
It's easy. Do it and rooted your phone again
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1570523
Officially corp via W8

Or just try Flashtool

i think your problem is flashing driver.. try to install on /flashtool/drivers/ the name of drivers is gordon gate.. but if your have a same problem after installed drivers, check your drivers on my computer/drivers.. or try for flashing on other computer..

leecorp said:
U have soft bricked your x8.
U can reset your x8 to original 2.1 with the help of following steps.
It's easy. Do it and rooted your phone again
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1570523
Officially corp via W8
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Thanks for your answer..... But as I said my phone is still in MTP mode and doesn't seem to snap out of it. As i plug in my phone it turns on the green light and then starts rebooting as usual. Is it my driver 's issue? or is it just the mtp mode?? flashtool also says the same thing..:crying:

U cant keep it longer.
Open flashtool then select firmware and ok.
Wait till a screen appear.
Now connect ur phone by holiding back button.
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk 2

bandarigoda123 said:
U cant keep it longer.
Open flashtool then select firmware and ok.
Wait till a screen appear.
Now connect ur phone by holiding back button.
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk 2
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But flashtools shows ERROR and flashing aborted and says that for 2011 line devices make sure your device is not in mtp mode....
Flashtools doesn't work that way....

Remember , wana unlock bootloader use stock rom to unlock. Do not use any install custom rom to unlock. Thing u have made a misstake.

kakho55 said:
Remember , wana unlock bootloader use stock rom to unlock. Do not use any install custom rom to unlock. Thing u have made a misstake.
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So what to do now? Even if i can get my phone back can i unlock the bootloader (manufact. code: 11W33) ????
Help me plzz...

livinglegend9894 said:
So what to do now? Even if i can get my phone back can i unlock the bootloader (manufact. code: 11W33) ????
Help me plzz...
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DONT UNLOCK!!!!!!!!!! HARD BRICK!
Sent from my E15i using xda premium

Don't try to unlock the Bootloader
If the error getting further, Re-install Windows.
It can't be, 3 weeks ago I had the same problem (MTP) .
I can't even install Apps via flashtool, so I try to connect to flashmode.
It works.
As I said try to Re-install windows.
Good Luck.

[Q] x8 usb don't connect and anything drivers

I installed Rom but without changing kernel. so my phone wait for sony ericsson screen. had been before and using SEUS previously had fixed. But now definitely does not open and also install any drive, USB not connected flashtool,flashtool drivers, seus .pc comp. does not work. because it does not respond to usb. what should I do
(in addition my english is not good. I hope I've expressed properly )

samet.erdem.e said:
I installed Rom but without changing kernel. so my phone wait for sony ericsson screen. had been before and using SEUS previously had fixed. But now definitely does not open and also install any drive, USB not connected flashtool,flashtool drivers, seus .pc comp. does not work. because it does not respond to usb. what should I do
(in addition my english is not good. I hope I've expressed properly )
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that is softbrick
many answers here..use search button
Try this method
- download the stock firmware from my signature
- flash it with flash tool
- wwaalllaahhh! DONE!
u get your phone on 2.1 firmware
make sure if u want to flash ROM!
see the requirements first!

BlackRabbit1703 said:
that is softbrick
many answers here..use search button
Try this method
- download the stock firmware from my signature
- flash it with flash tool
- wwaalllaahhh! DONE!
u get your phone on 2.1 firmware
make sure if u want to flash ROM!
see the requirements first!
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okey ı can dowload stok rom but ı need with connect usb for use flash tool.
my computer does not see usb and seus.
ı cant install drivers so ı connect with usb its does not work.
maybe you say how my computer can recognize the usb device.
ı can ring back to orıgınal format and then ı can install the rom with kernel

samet.erdem.e said:
okey ı can dowload stok rom but ı need with connect usb for use flash tool.
my computer does not see usb and seus.
ı cant install drivers so ı connect with usb its does not work.
maybe you say how my computer can recognize the usb device.
ı can ring back to orıgınal format and then ı can install the rom with kernel
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Just install Gordon gate drivers It's in Drivers folder of flashtool I hoped.. Just advice..

install flashtool driver from C:/Flashtool/driver
x8 driver
gordons gates

if the above solutions won't work it is either the USB driver of your x8 that is not working anymore

How to Install SEMC_Signed Xperia X8 Drivers ?
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