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[Q] [HELP] [SOLVED & HOW TO] Xperia X8 Seriously "Bricked"

EDIT: SOLVED THANKS TO damir87
Ok guys, after a lot of research and messing up I ended up needing to ask for help.
I started trying to install cyanogen mod 9 (Android 4.0.3) where everything was going fine, but when I flashed the kernel with the "Custom Gingerbread kernel nAa-11" and installed the cyanogen 9 ROM with xRecovery, but when I started the phone (And it's still like this ATM) after the Sony Ericson logo, it appears the XPERIA logo with the lighting animation, it does the animation about 3 - 4 times and freezes after that and stays there, sometimes it does the animation 3 times, disappears and appears the logo again and then freezes.
I realized this happened because I didn't unlock bootloader. I can actually check the bootloader and I get the message that says it's locked but you can unlock it but to unlock it I have to have it turned on with USB debugging on.
Also, sometimes when I try to flash it again, after connecting it and the green light turning on it says I have plugged the device in flash mode, then it says I unplugged it and tells me that an error occurred, then the phone boots up by it-self.
BTW I'm a bit newbie in the section of "flashing" and the kernel and the baseband stuff, I'm not sure if with flashing, you flash the kernel, the baseband, or the ROM it-self, or even if you can install a ROM with the flashtool with the phone on flashmode.
BTW I can't access xRecovery.
- SEUS Says my phone is already up to date and all I can do is click finish.
- PCC Says there's not software available for my phone.
WHAT WOULD BE PERFECT TO FIX THIS:
A way to change the ROM to the android 2.1.1.C.0.0 without booting the phone(in flash mode).
HOW I SOLVED IT
-I simply downloaded this stock ROM (2.1.1.C.0.0): http://www.mediafire.com/?eca0sualnao4c4c
-Then just used flashtool V0.2.9.1 (I think it's important that you use that exact version): https://rapidshare.com/#!download|5...|62602|R~5490459C5764641D4665C046409A620A|0|0
(Sorry for rapid**** host, couldn't get any better)
After that it took the phone about 5~ mins to start up after the 2nd SE logo.
Again thanks to damir87!

I was newbie too , but reading threads helped , use SEUS Sony PC Companion to restore to stock.
Sent from my X8 using XDA

CosminAdriaan said:
I was newbie too , but reading threads helped , use SEUS Sony PC Companion to restore to stock.
Sent from my X8 using XDA
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Thanks for the reply, but Sony PC Companion needs the phone to be ON and on debug mode, actually I can't fully boot the phone and SEUS gets stuck on "checking connection to the phone" or something like that.
Also PCC says there's no available updates for the phone. <.<

Turn off phone , then do what seus asks
Sent from my X8 using XDA

CosminAdriaan said:
Turn off phone , then do what seus asks
Sent from my X8 using XDA
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The PC companion says there's no software for my phone and,
the SEUS says my phone is already up to date.

When i used seus i had right down a button option to reflash.
Sent from my X8 using XDA

CosminAdriaan said:
When i used seus i had right down a button option to reflash.
Sent from my X8 using XDA
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You mean on the SEUS software? I only get this:
i742.photobucket. C 0 M /albums/xx68/CHAPI92/SEUS.gif
Sorry I can post the link because I don't have 8 posts... <.<
Please copy the link and change the " C 0 M " with "com".

I see , try another version of Seus..
Sent from my X8 using XDA

CosminAdriaan said:
I see , try another version of Seus..
Sent from my X8 using XDA
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Like 2.7.12.4?
EDIT: I downloaded 2.7.12.4 and it says it cannot check the software version and it won't start.
I need to somehow fix it without SEUS/PCC

BUMP
Any other ideas please?

Dammit , no , im out of ideeas
Sent from my X8 using XDA

Anyone else could help please?

BUMP
Still need help :\.

BUMP

guys, problem haa!?
flash this with flashtool and all over again.. rooting, recovery, baseband.. THEN you can install custom rom mate, and if you wanna flash custom kernel read some stuff before! its not so complicated if you know what you doing!

damir87 said:
guys, problem haa!?
flash this with flashtool and all over again.. rooting, recovery, baseband.. THEN you can install custom rom mate, and if you wanna flash custom kernel read some stuff before! its not so complicated if you know what you doing!
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Even I HATE rapidshare, hotfile, depositfile, share and uploading, I'll trust you and hope it works .
With this you say it'll do everything?
Even the rooting while on flashmode? and instal xRecovery?
Remember I can't access the phone.
BRB In 3 hours with the ****ty 30kb/s, gonna practice shuffle.

This file is stock 2.1 for x8 so when you flash this your phone will not be rooted and will not have recovery installed, thats you gonna do after flashing stock rom! btw B.Jay is write nice and detailed tutorial so you can follow these steps to make your phone work!

damir87 said:
This file is stock 2.1 for x8 so when you flash this your phone will not be rooted and will not have recovery installed, thats you gonna do after flashing stock rom! btw B.Jay is write nice and detailed tutorial so you can follow these steps to make your phone work!
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Oh, ok great, and when flashing this it will install the default ROM and remove the android 4.0.3 ROM right?
EDIT: I already did that tutorial, when I tried to flash the phone with the 2.1.1.C.0.0, it gave me an error saying it can't prepare the files for the flashing, any idea?

PvM Chapi said:
Oh, ok great, and when flashing this it will install the default ROM and remove the android 4.0.3 ROM right?
EDIT: I already did that tutorial, when I tried to flash the phone with the 2.1.1.C.0.0, it gave me an error saying it can't prepare the files for the flashing, any idea?
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Re-download...
Sent from my E15i using xda premium

Did you try PC Companion to repair the phone?
If so... do you know how to do that? I'm saying this because I bricked my phone once and I didn't knew hot to use th "repair" option. Only after a big search I found a step by step tutorial on how to do that...

Help please, i killed my phone

Hello every1, please help....i think i broke my phone for good ....i instaled cm9 without flashing a kernel before...studip thing to do, i don't know why i did it, didn't read instruction, just downloaded the ROM
Now the phone won't budge, it keep turning on, it don't load into anything no rom, no recovery, i tryed to connect him with sony update and unroot it in order to bring stock rom up, but PC don't see the phone couse it didn't loaded into ROM....
Any suggestion before i trash it into garbage.....many thx

Flash 2.1 ROM ftf file with flash tool.
Wait I get you the link..
Sent From My W8 Using Tapatalk

Here...
http://www.mediafire.com/?eca0sualnao4c4c
After flashing, you just need to root again...
Sent From My W8 Using Tapatalk

Delta Mykos said:
Hello every1, please help....i think i broke my phone for good ....i instaled cm9 without flashing a kernel before...studip thing to do, i don't know why i did it, didn't read instruction, just downloaded the ROM
Now the phone won't budge, it keep turning on, it don't load into anything no rom, no recovery, i tryed to connect him with sony update and unroot it in order to bring stock rom up, but PC don't see the phone couse it didn't loaded into ROM....
Any suggestion before i trash it into garbage.....many thx
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leave batterry and then take back, try to flash with PC companion (back to esclair),,,
don't be affraid, just conect it.,.,,
(because i done this experience month yesterday.,.
#sorry my bad english.,.

well ur a murderer and ull go to jail! lol jk... hope u bring ur phone back to life...
Sent from my MB526 using xda premium

Delta Mykos said:
Hello every1, please help....i think i broke my phone for good ....i instaled cm9 without flashing a kernel before...studip thing to do, i don't know why i did it, didn't read instruction, just downloaded the ROM
Now the phone won't budge, it keep turning on, it don't load into anything no rom, no recovery, i tryed to connect him with sony update and unroot it in order to bring stock rom up, but PC don't see the phone couse it didn't loaded into ROM....
Any suggestion before i trash it into garbage.....many thx
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No dont throw your phoe in garbage..
Visit this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507

This Called Soft-Bricked. You Can Fix It Yourself. Don't Worry. I Experience It 2Days Ago. Which My First Brick. And I Was Panic That Time. But With The Help Of XDA Member My Phone Back Alive Again

JiaYong said:
This Called Soft-Bricked. You Can Fix It Yourself. Don't Worry. I Experience It 2Days Ago. Which My First Brick. And I Was Panic That Time. But With The Help Of XDA Member My Phone Back Alive Again
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When using PCC , don't click on "Update Phone". Your phone won't be recognized.
Click on "Repair Phone" , and follow instructions.

If every thing fails which is doubtfull send it to sony

Problem solved!
Thx u all for helping, harshitgroup your link was proved to be most valuable....
Thank u very much guys!!!!

Welcome ! You got your phone alive?

Mistake need help

Guys need help pls. I install by mistake a rom for ace 5830i on my ace 5830. Now the phone doesnt boott at all. How can i fix it

Start by searching, and posting in the correct sections.
I'll give you a hint: google something like "I can't read" or "android how to fix a hard brick"

restore a backup

I think you're quite a idiot.. S5830 has LOADS of roms, why the f**k do its owners come in THIS section and flash roms for THIS phone??? :what:
Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2

Bert98 said:
I think you're quite a idiot.. S5830 has LOADS of roms, why the f**k do its owners come in THIS section and flash roms for THIS phone??? :what:
Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2
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Give me the solution smart guy!!!

spyrakos said:
Give me the solution smart guy!!!
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Download mode.
Sent from my GT-S5830i using xda premium

spyrakos said:
Give me the solution smart guy!!!
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There is NO solution! Your phone is bricked,a full hard brick,if you can get to download mode,then you are lucky.Else, you can.buy a jig or Jtag and pray that it works..Seriously, why did you have to flash a rom from this section? It is clearly the S5830I... sorry for the harsh words.
Insert witty sentence here

Well bro a similar problem happened with me recently just the difference is that I tried to flash with the correct rom but something went wrong I was helped by Dominic here is what I did
1.Download Odin
2.Download Stock rom of your mobile (Do this correctly this time :laugh: )
3.Put the mobile in Download mode [For mine I have to press Both volume keys and power keys simultaneously must be same for yours too]
(Remove battery and try again if you fail the first time)
4.Connect your phone through USB let odin recognise it if it fails to then check if you have the proper drivers or try changing USB ports
5.Load your files in it and flash it (A bit vague step but You will find the TUT the place where you find stock rom or odin
Just in case after several tries and help you dont succeed just go to Samsung and act Dumb and try your luck for warranty or replacement.
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cyberhacker said:
Well bro a similar problem happened with me recently just the difference is that I tried to flash with the correct rom but something went wrong I was helped by Dominic here is what I did
1.Download Odin
2.Download Stock rom of your mobile (Do this correctly this time :laugh: )
3.Put the mobile in Download mode [For mine I have to press Both volume keys and power keys simultaneously must be same for yours too]
(Remove battery and try again if you fail the first time)
4.Connect your phone through USB let odin recognise it if it fails to then check if you have the proper drivers or try changing USB ports
5.Load your files in it and flash it (A bit vague step but You will find the TUT the place where you find stock rom or odin
Just in case after several tries and help you dont succeed just go to Samsung and act Dumb and try your luck for warranty or replacement.
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well bro I assume you are doing this for the first time and I know how it fells with a phone worth a few thousand bucks turning into a brick so you are likely to face some problems incase you do post it here i would be glad to help

Thank you all for the reply. My phone had a full hard brick. I'll take it to the store today and "act Dumb and try your luck for warranty or replacement."

So, any luck or... ?

[Q] [HELP] Sony Ericsson X8 Bootloop

Two week ago when i played radio from an application on my device while charging it, suddenly my device reboot and reboot again...
Then i was trying reset all data but the problem still exist...
So i followed some guide from this forum by rooting and flashing it using flashtool and using new firmware from provide link ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19684920#post19684920 and http://www.mediafire.com/?d3pobqqc3py66#4c02265ox4l1r )
and the problem was still the same, reboot and reboot again, so i tried using PCC and SEUS but it didn't change anything..
Lately, when i charge my device, it didn't reboot, but when i didn't charge the phone, on some point my device reboot and reboot again and the battery went down to +/- 2-15%
What is really happen to my device ?? Is it battery problem or RAM problem ???
Sorry for my bad english, i am a newbie in this forum...
Thx for your help ..

technaturology said:
Two week ago when i played radio from an application on my device while charging it, suddenly my device reboot and reboot again...
Then i was trying reset all data but the problem still exist...
So i followed some guide from this forum by rooting and flashing it using flashtool and using new firmware from provide link ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19684920#post19684920 and http://www.mediafire.com/?d3pobqqc3py66#4c02265ox4l1r )
and the problem was still the same, reboot and reboot again, so i tried using PCC and SEUS but it didn't change anything..
Lately, when i charge my device, it didn't reboot, but when i didn't charge the phone, on some point my device reboot and reboot again and the battery went down to +/- 2-15%
What is really happen to my device ?? Is it battery problem or RAM problem ???
Sorry for my bad english, i am a newbie in this forum...
Thx for your help ..
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Using PC Companion: Connect your phone to your PC and turn it on. Look around the update phone section of PC Companion for an option called "Repair your phone". Just follow the steps and your phone will be in working order pretty soon
Use the search option before u post a query!! Hit Thanks

Bunny2rock said:
Using PC Companion: Connect your phone to your PC and turn it on. Look around the update phone section of PC Companion for an option called "Repair your phone". Just follow the steps and your phone will be in working order pretty soon
Use the search option before u post a query!! Hit Thanks
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i have tried it many times.....and the result is still bootloop:crying:

technaturology said:
i have tried it many times.....and the result is still bootloop:crying:
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Ok here is the deal!!! Did u select ur device while updating??? or as it ll be updating ur phone as x10 mini which would def cause a bootloop!!
Anyways here is the link jus follow it but select x8 or w8 as your phone!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6CMmZ62G3s&playnext=1&list=PLBEDC584C33381AEE&feature=results_video
Hit thanks!!

technaturology said:
Two week ago when i played radio from an application on my device while charging it, suddenly my device reboot and reboot again...
Then i was trying reset all data but the problem still exist...
So i followed some guide from this forum by rooting and flashing it using flashtool and using new firmware from provide link ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19684920#post19684920 and http://www.mediafire.com/?d3pobqqc3py66#4c02265ox4l1r )
and the problem was still the same, reboot and reboot again, so i tried using PCC and SEUS but it didn't change anything..
Lately, when i charge my device, it didn't reboot, but when i didn't charge the phone, on some point my device reboot and reboot again and the battery went down to +/- 2-15%
What is really happen to my device ?? Is it battery problem or RAM problem ???
Sorry for my bad english, i am a newbie in this forum...
Thx for your help ..
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if you want to find a lighter. fast, and simple to use your flash flashtool only
to tutor the way here

strange problem, maybe it is sd card problem....not sure...

stamatis said:
strange problem, maybe it is sd card problem....not sure...
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Happened with me once.....
But when i removed sd card & started my phone...it was ok
Sent from my W8 using xda app-developers app
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I was using link2sd then...
Maybe it caused problem to me
Hit thanks if this worked
Sent from my W8 using xda app-developers app

Gogeta said:
Happened with me once.....
But when i removed sd card & started my phone...it was ok
Sent from my W8 using xda app-developers app
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I was using link2sd then...
Maybe it caused problem to me
Hit thanks if this worked
Sent from my W8 using xda app-developers app
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i've tried it, but no luck....
or maybe i am right, the problem is the battery or the RAM...
cause it happen when i listening a web radio and charging my phone....
that time my battery is full but i forget to unplug it, and when it happen, the battery is enough hot....
or maybe my cache memory, that is used by a web radio application is full....
is any of that possible ??

technaturology said:
i've tried it, but no luck....
or maybe i am right, the problem is the battery or the RAM...
cause it happen when i listening a web radio and charging my phone....
that time my battery is full but i forget to unplug it, and when it happen, the battery is enough hot....
or maybe my cache memory, that is used by a web radio application is full....
is any of that possible ??
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When you close your phone the ram clears,which means there is no way you have this problem caused by ram..
Sent from my X8 using xda premium

Sony Ericsson X8 Bootloop
Hey I will tell you what to do.
First of all install Sony Ericsson Update Service or SEUS. Just Google it and you can find it easily!
Now connect your phone to your computer via USB cable.
Start SEUS.
Then follow the on-screen instructions.(You will be asked to select your phone model,update or repair your phone etc)But its easy!!!!!
Then leave the rest to SEUS.
It will first repair your phone,then download the stock rom and kernel and also the baseband and will automatically install them.
After that you will have your X8 on stock rom,it will be updated to the latest baseband and kernel.
Hope it works for you.

Leon1234 said:
Hey I will tell you what to do.
First of all install Sony Ericsson Update Service or SEUS. Just Google it and you can find it easily!
Now connect your phone to your computer via USB cable.
Start SEUS.
Then follow the on-screen instructions.(You will be asked to select your phone model,update or repair your phone etc)But its easy!!!!!
Then leave the rest to SEUS.
It will first repair your phone,then download the stock rom and kernel and also the baseband and will automatically install them.
After that you will have your X8 on stock rom,it will be updated to the latest baseband and kernel.
Hope it works for you.
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please dont spam!!!! how many times will you copy paste this post of yours?
op clearly states that he have tried with seus.

sorry
stamatis said:
please dont spam!!!! how many times will you copy paste this post of yours?
op clearly states that he have tried with seus.
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sorry,what should i do?

Leon1234 said:
sorry,what should i do?
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Nothing now
But don't repeat this in future
sent from my W8 using client-server technology

Leon1234 said:
Hey I will tell you what to do.
First of all install Sony Ericsson Update Service or SEUS. Just Google it and you can find it easily!
Now connect your phone to your computer via USB cable.
Start SEUS.
Then follow the on-screen instructions.(You will be asked to select your phone model,update or repair your phone etc)But its easy!!!!!
Then leave the rest to SEUS.
It will first repair your phone,then download the stock rom and kernel and also the baseband and will automatically install them.
After that you will have your X8 on stock rom,it will be updated to the latest baseband and kernel.
Hope it works for you.
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stock rom, baseband ?? where is it in SEUS ? i don't find any of them.....

is your prob same as mine? Keep rebooting at Sony Ericsson logo?

boonwuilow said:
is your prob same as mine? Keep rebooting at Sony Ericsson logo?
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yes, just like that.....

technaturology said:
yes, just like that.....
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it happens to me also.but the only solution that i got to fix is reflashing a X8_E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_Baseband_015.ftf. :laugh: i fix my bootloop

technaturology said:
yes, just like that.....
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For my case, it will bootup with 1.6 stock rom, the baseband will be stated unknown, but it still can call and receive SMS...
Any rom that is above 2.1 won't be able to boot, that include stock 2.1 and any custom rom...
It only can be repaired by SE i think (or maybe JTAG )...
So in the end i gave up the phone and sold it at a cheap price to a friend and he took it to SE for repair, the phone comes back with stock 2.1 ROM
but the camera and vol button are not working, most probably damaged by the repair guy in SE...
Btw, any one knows what causes the baseband to gone like that?

playjun said:
it happens to me also.but the only solution that i got to fix is reflashing a X8_E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_Baseband_015.ftf. :laugh: i fix my bootloop
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can you upload the baseband or where i can download it...???

technaturology said:
can you upload the baseband or where i can download it...???
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Use search
see my app sig at your own risk :
sent from my W8 running on armv7 processor problem??

Xperia X8 no turn on

Hello,
this is my first post, i hope do not wrong,
my problem with x8 is locked after flash root,
device now no turn on and no flash mode with back button,
I read all the posts in the forum but have not found the solution,
I tried flash tool, seus, pcc, nothing has changed, back button not work,
it is possible that the phone is very damaged after flash went wrong?
Thank you very much to all

nobody knows anything? Help please

paljamp said:
nobody knows anything? Help please
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i have same problem like u too..that call hardbrick/deadbrick...i just wait for someone pro about this answer it...

newbiedino said:
i have same problem like u too..that call hardbrick/deadbrick...i just wait for someone pro about this answer it...
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Have you read this ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356349 )? If you read and try every thing and your Xperia x8 is still Hardbricked than it probably is a hardware problem. In that case the only way to repair it is to take it to a Cell Phone Repair Shop and pay to get it fixed. As far as I know there isn't a way to repair it yourself unless you have a JTAG Box and some knowledge on electrical engineering.

what is exactly did u flash??
rooting your phone can't damaged your phone
but if u flashing wrong kernel, u can brick it

thanks for the replies, I tried everything, all the guides xda but nothing, I think it's a hardware problem, but it is strange happened when it was being updated, it is off and you are no longer on however, the strange thing is that it does nothing, it is as if the back button does not work, but it works

paljamp said:
Hello,
this is my first post, i hope do not wrong,
my problem with x8 is locked after flash root,
device now no turn on and no flash mode with back button,
I read all the posts in the forum but have not found the solution,
I tried flash tool, seus, pcc, nothing has changed, back button not work,
it is possible that the phone is very damaged after flash went wrong?
Thank you very much to all
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you need to flash your x8 with app like seus or flashtool

anandabayu12 said:
you need to flash your x8 with app like seus or flashtool
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LOL, do you know how to read?
He said "I tried flash tool, seus, pcc, nothing has changed, back button not work".

please give me flashtool sir. i can't download the file from my browser
Sent from my GT-S5300 using xda premium

syatibi said:
please give me flashtool sir. i can't download the file from my browser
Sent from my GT-S5300 using xda premium
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http://www.flashtool.net/download.php

use seus or pc companion

Afiqskull5 said:
use seus or pc companion
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LOL, have people lost the abilty to READ??? :silly:

TheScriptKitty said:
LOL, have people lost the abilty to READ??? :silly:
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maybe he blind hahaha:laugh:

try out seus its helps
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or try out stock ftf with flashtool....