[Q] No signal - XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi I have SE xperai x8 with unlocked bootloader and gingerdx v.26 with alfs kernel. I didnt have any problem for 2 or 3 monthssince i use gingerdx v26. But Today while i was listening to music suddenly i noticed taht my signal strenght bar became gray with "x" above the bar like there is no signal.. So thats what it said on signal.I had perfect signal and suddenly it lsot the signal. I have been waiting for 2 hours still no signal. Tried to change the sim card still the same. I went to the options to see if the unlocked bootlaoder is the reason but no it doesnt find any mobile networks... You see here in Bulgaria we have 3 mobile networks it always find the 3 of them but now it doesnt find anything. Also the GPS doesnt detect any GPS Satellites!

Did you flashed addons ?? maybe that can help
Or else reflash rom and proper kernel

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androidnerd2 said:
Did you flashed addons ?? maybe that can help
Or else reflash rom and proper kernel
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thought about this mate but i barely think its software problem because it wall happend suddenly. You see i have never had problems with this core or rom. Moreover when its a software problem it usually finds the networks but cant access them its different here whe n iclick to search for networks it sohudl find 3 but it donst find even 1. Also mobile network stopped working with the no signal bug and gps tooo...

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By the way i tried reinstalling the rom + addons still doesnt work...

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Please help mee :x::x i am desperate. NOw i tried older versiosn of the rom different kernels doesnt work just saying no signal..

Try reverting back to stock ROM after flashing stock kernel

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Mayank77 said:
Try reverting back to stock ROM after flashing stock kernel
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i will try but i am scared taht i t could be a hardware problem :SX

maybe for the last option dude
Flash the kernel and ROM again..
just do it..and dont forget to backup first
than restore your data NOT your system
I have that prob last month when I was installed miniCM 2.2.1 and after I flash both, the signal work normally again :laugh::laugh:
Just try!

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Now I installed the new GingerDX but i dont ahve any status bar but nvm still doesnt have signal because i tried to callsomeone it said no mobile networks or sth like that

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my speakers are making the strange noise that occur when someone is calling you on the phone liek its looking for signal but doesnt fidn any signal..

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OH MY GOD HELP I relocked my bootlaoder accidently while in alfs kernel now it cant booti t stays bacl screen and jsut vibrates whe ni click the button but than nothing. When i try to flash sth it enters flash mode and restarts after 2 seconds and keeps restarting :X while in flash mode and cant boot

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ok i ****ing restored the stock kernel and rom somehow still not connection to a mobile network! PLEASE HELP I AM WITH STOCK KERNEL AND ROM NOW AND STILL DOESNT WORK!

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Please help :x

Probably won't work but it's worth a try:
Try repairing your phone using PCC. or SEUS. disclaimer though, i have no experience with unlocked x8 bootloader.
Sent from my X8 using xda premium

ow gosh!
okay!
This is for the last option! if didn't work to repair it using PC companion or SEUS
1. download X8 E15i 2.1.1.C.0.0._un.ftf from file crop and you willl get your phone on 2.1
2. prepare your flashtool and s1tool
3. make sure if your baseband is 015 and phone type is not 11w29+ !!!
4. root your phone by clicking padlock icon in the Flashtool!
5. install xrecovery with flashtool by clicking the cross icon
6. unlock bootloader using s1tool
7. flash the latest kernel (nAa or alfs)
8. backup
9. factory reset, wipe data, etc
10. Flash ROM (minicm or Gdx)
DOne!

1.relock bootloader with setool.
2. unlock bootloader with flashtool
3. this is it.
4. must work!

Plzzzz help me out.........................i jst bought new Xperia X8. And decided to unlock the bootloader.i used msm7227_semc....After using it my Network signal or Bar has red X sign on it..i hv tried relocking but still.pls help me :crying:

Here's a guide to unlock bootloader using flash tool as matej2010 suggested..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755215
Sent by the walking walkman..

sidhart said:
Here's a guide to unlock bootloader using flash tool as matej2010 suggested..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755215
Sent by the walking walkman..
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i hv already gone through that process...when i used da s1tool i had "NOT RECOGNIZED SIM LOCK CERTIFICATE".....and i continued by using the "msm7227_semc"..i turned da phone on and realised that the sim network is not working..but the phone bootloader waz unlocked.

Try relocking you're bootloader..
First get stock 2.1 back on you're phone as guided in the link posted then as 2010matej stated above relock you're bootloader using s1tool and then try unlocking you're bootloader using flashtool as in the guide and ya before unlocking check sim ock certificate..
Sent by the walking walkman..

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HELP i cant recieve calls after flashing new kernel !!!

hi today i flashed FXP new kernel and for some reason i cannot recieve any incoming calls :S i can text out and get texts and i can call out this is wierd i have checked the kernel and it should allow me to recieve calls but its not nothing to do with kernel as its fine. i cant flash with SEUS or pc companion or flash tool i have flashed over 10 diff back ups and nothing
okay so i finally got flash tool to flash stock rom. But after flashing it just refuses to turn on not even charging it works nor if i take battry out and plug it back in whilst holding the power button. and it will not go into flash mode. from my side of things it has bricked no way back for it now unless blagus or fxp can enlighten me on a way to recover
It seems you have the first bricked phone due to bootloader problems..
If so, as of now only SE can help you..
Try taking the battery out for at least 15 secs.
Good luck.
Sent from my E15i using XDA App
What Rom did u use when u unlocked the bootloader?
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And also did you try flashing the stock kernel again,,?
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Try to reflash baseband,maybe it'll help
no good phones dead
Truer absolutely everything refuses to turn on fails flashing because it has no flash mode no power nothing
Refraze that I'm gana try something ill post progress very soon but it goes into flash mode but for like half a second a d even if day flashing starts it fails even of I keep hold over bk button
Was the battery low when u flashed it back to stock by any chance?
Sent from my X8 using xda premium
Questioner and Rikcon, did you guys at least read his post?
The phone doesn't even turn on, how can he flash anything?
Paul1989, can you charge the battery in another phone? It seems it's discharged and the phone is not charging it.
Buy another x8, use it's battery and when u r done return it
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okay so i finally got the phone to turn back on after about 3hurs of trying to flash anything i could ,baseband,kernels stock rom, nothing worked for hours untill i gave it 1 last try and it turned on but !! it does not get pastr sony logo. i have flashed new basebands kernels roms the lot and NOTHING i do can gt it past this f**king logo :'( i will update with progress later but it seems because i unlocked my boot loader and then straight after i unlockerd with the omnius tool that something has gone seriously wrong
OKAY people my friend got my phone back on but it cost me just under £30 lol but im glad
The fact that the phone is on is a good sign have you tried restoring the bootloader to its locked state it may fix your problem just have to make sure you've got the original kernel just have to go into s1tool and press restore
Sent from my X8 using xda premium
andrewtjb said:
The fact that the phone is on is a good sign have you tried restoring the bootloader to its locked state it may fix your problem just have to make sure you've got the original kernel just have to go into s1tool and press restore
Sent from my X8 using xda premium
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have tryed this i get only ERROR. think it because i dont know what the last thing i flashed to it was lol. i have tryed to restore so many times. just will not work but i have got a friend with riffbox so i have called him and he has picked it up to see if he can get it on again. hopefully he has because i need to see if my kernel has bugs ect and check everythings working on it . will let you all know tonight when he brings it back.

I bricked my x8, flash tool didnt help. please help me out

Hey guys ,
i had the cmmini mod 7 that was realsed by cm dev team and for some reason i decided to get rire of it and try the latest mini cm7 2.1.5 listed here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362585
i didnt run the the nAa kernal befolre instalation and my phone was stuck at the spining logo. after flashing with x10 flasher i was able to boot into the OS but my celluar didnt work ( att us ) basicly i had wifi but my sim card was recocnized but couldnt connect to the towers
I tried to use Xrecovery included in that ROM to reflash and clear userdata/Cache but the SD card wouldnt mount.
I tried using shell to mount Sd card and Chmod 777 it, it seemed sucsesful but Xrecovery was unable to mount ones again....
Sony Erricson's tool doesnt recocnize my phone, i get a "no firmware avaliable yet" message so i am stuck with x10 flasher for now.
i am able to use x10 flasher and use this guide to get into an OS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12442257#post12442257
but after many flashes i was sucessful but the says model number E15i, but behinde battery it says 15A which is not good. , im on firmware 1.6 not 2.1
and kernel is listed 2.6.26 [email protected] , baseband is listed as unknown.
i was hoping to root, then install busy box and Xrecovery with CWmod then be able to flash using zip file but superclick says i am rooted and busy box instalation from market place and WIFI says it doesnt have root acess.
At this point this is what i am asuming:
i updated the wrong baseband and thats why i couldnt connect to my carrier and unlocked bootloader is messing up the sony erricson software. i have tried flashing so many difffrent versions i probably have lots of confused firmwares working toghter. at this point i think i will exhaust the flash write cycle in next few days
so far i am unsusesful in finding correct 15A 2.1 stock ROM, and correct baseband. they are lots of Zip files but non that are .TFT that the x10 flasher can read.
in extensive search on XDA i found this link with lots of firmwares and basebands
http://www.mediafire.com/?d3pobqqc3py66
no luck so far
please help me , i never been so confused in my life
i have the Android SDK ready to go with all updates in case some shell push pulling is nessesary. any recovery APK i try downbload with QR scaner fails because i am on android 1.6
Wouldn't've happened with reading before doing ...
The E15i baseband is for the regions according to European GSM/UMTS standards.
The E15a baseband is for regions according to Northern American GSM/UMTS standards.
If you flashed your phone with the E15i baseband it's not exactly a great wonder that you can't connect "to the tower" (or mobile network, which would be the way better term). To make the phone work in the US you need to flash the E15a baseband.
Anyway, at first you better get yerself Flashtool 0.2.9.1.
The newer 0.5.x.x versions really didn't do it for me.
Then you get yerself the E15a version 015 baseband FTF file.
Once you got the right baseband you download the SEMC Stock Android 2.1.1.C.0.0 FTF file.
Extract Flashtool to C:\Flashtool and put the .FTF files into C:\Flashtool\Firmwares.
Power off your X8, start Flashtool, select the baseband FTF as the first file you want to flash and then connect your phone in Flash-Mode as Flashtool tells you.
Once you flashed the correct baseband you repeat the procedure with the actual Android OS FTF.
When done you should have a working, and booting, Stock ROM on your phone again.
If it worked - Flashtool can root your phone and inject xRecovery.
EDIT: The ROM is not exactly related to the baseband. While there ARE Flashtool bundles that contain the baseband, the 2.1.1.C.0.0 FTF I linked you above does NOT come with a baseband - that's why you need to download that one extra and flash it first.
Oops, ignore
Sent from my x10 mini running the latest version of minicm 7.
Sony Ericsson Update Service
You can simply use SEUS to recover your bricked X8.
IT seems to be the bootloader i was able to find a copy of the original Xrecoery back up and i still have no service.
bootloader's intertuctions were complied step by step, but appereantly didnt help me.
SEUS reports nothing to update just like companion software
the TFT file you provide didnt work mate. it went to a phone with excelemation mark as soon as phone turns on
On seus click on REPAIR ...to solve problem
Sent from my E15i using XDA App
warlord420 said:
SEUS reports nothing to update just like companion software
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If you try in SEUS you need to proceed like you would do in Flashtool ... Turn the phone OFF, make sure it is NOT connected to the computer (though, let the USB attached to the phone), trigger the "Repair" function and connect the phone in Flash-Mode (HOLDING the Back button while connecting the phone to the computer) when SEUS asks you to.
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the TFT file you provide didnt work mate. it went to a phone with excelemation mark as soon as phone turns on
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Strange ... I used the 2.1.1.C.0.0 file I linked you to recovery my X8 just a few weeks ago. Things worked out perfectly; no "Exclamation mark" or whatever else.
Unless one the FTFs got broken during the download it should work.
You have to unlock the bootLoader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
then flash the suitable kernel
then flash the rom u prefer
miniCM7.1.5 needs nAa kernel ( i think )
and thanks " B.Jay " for the inf.
You can try Wotan Client for repair...Google it
thanks for many replies
SEUS didnt work for me in FLASH mode. i was however able to use a rom that SEUS reconzised as 2.0 XXXXX and updated and repaired.
Unfornatley the sim card still wont register. I belive something in the bootloader process messed up my device.
I can see the carrier under manual mode, but when pressing ATT it takes about 1 minute and says " cannot register this sim on network" i tried with another SIM same issue.
Do u guys have any ideas of what i should do? i am on a windows phone from 7 years ago and i am too broke to buy a phone. At this point i am willing to try anything because sony errison USA support sucks they told me it can take a month for me to even know if they will repair it and when i can have the phone back
THANK YOU ALL!
Relocking bootloader will fix this but you cant able to install custom kernels...
But remember relock the bootloader only if you are on stock kernel..
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Unfornatley the sim card still wont register. I belive something in the bootloader process messed up my device.
I can see the carrier under manual mode, but when pressing ATT it takes about 1 minute and says " cannot register this sim on network" i tried with another SIM same issue.
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Assuming you meanwhile managed to flash the required E15a baseband the question would be ...
The SIM you're using - did you previously activate the SIM on the X8 with the default stock firmware or did you pull the SIM out of another phone and simply put it into the X8?
In the first case (phone and SIM got activated before you ran into problems) it should work; at least I can't think of a reason why it shouldn't. In the second case (SIM from some old phone put into the X8) you need to call ATT and have them activate the new SIM/phone combination. I'm pretty sure they won't be happy with you as they don't have much love for "3rd party" devices not containing the ATT customizations.
I format the system of my Sony X8
I format the system of my Sony X8 with the Xrecovery and now when I reboot, I'm only getting the Sony Ericsson logo.
How can I repair the X8 smartphone? with flashtool and generic firmware?
where can I find that software?
r.cicca said:
I format the system of my Sony X8 with the Xrecovery and now when I reboot, I'm only getting the Sony Ericsson logo.
How can I repair the X8 smartphone? with flashtool and generic firmware?
where can I find that software?
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You can use SEUS to repair your phone link: http://sony-ericsson-update-service.en.uptodown.com/ . The flashtool only works when you have your bootloader unlocked which i dont think you do link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225 . The boot loader unlock guide is straight forward if you need any help send me a message
HIT THE THANKS BUTTON!!
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The flashtool only works when you have your bootloader unlocked
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Really?
Well, in this case I assume my X8 must possess special powers as I restored through Flashtool with a LOCKED boot loader (which, according to what you wrote, is deemed impossible).
Now... to make sense...
You can ONLY restore a Flashtool ROM image that doesn't contain the "baseband" (read: the Stock Kernel and related parts) for as long as the boot loader is locked.
However, there are some Stock 2.1 ROM images (such as the 2.1.1.C.0.0 FTF) for the X8 that only contain the ROM but not the "baseband" part - that one can be easily flashed with locked boot loaders (of course you have to run on the Stock Kernel ... if not, then the boot loader is unlocked anyway and flashing back a fully-contained FTF, or the separate baseband FTF, isn't a problem either).
Also note that if the "Repair" function of PC Companion just throws a "No update available" message you'll have to resort to Flashtool.
EDIT: As for the recommendation to unlock the boot loader ... this is lacking that sweet little WARNING that trying to unlock a X8/W8 made at 11W29, or later, will turn the device into hard brick at a 99% probability. Find the "Warning ahead of bootloader unlock" thread and read up on it.
To check if your phone would be safe for boot loader unlocking: Turn off the phone, take out the battery, look at the sticker below ... and if it's at, or past, 11W29 (Week 29 of 2011) then you well better don't even try.
EDIT2: Holy thread revival, Batman
B.Jay said:
Really?
Well, in this case I assume my X8 must possess special powers as I restored through Flashtool with a LOCKED boot loader (which, according to what you wrote, is deemed impossible).
Now... to make sense...
You can ONLY restore a Flashtool ROM image that doesn't contain the "baseband" (read: the Stock Kernel and related parts) for as long as the boot loader is locked.
However, there are some Stock 2.1 ROM images (such as the 2.1.1.C.0.0 FTF) for the X8 that only contain the ROM but not the "baseband" part - that one can be easily flashed with locked boot loaders (of course you have to run on the Stock Kernel ... if not, then the boot loader is unlocked anyway and flashing back a fully-contained FTF, or the separate baseband FTF, isn't a problem either).
Also note that if the "Repair" function of PC Companion just throws a "No update available" message you'll have to resort to Flashtool.
EDIT: As for the recommendation to unlock the boot loader ... this is lacking that sweet little WARNING that trying to unlock a X8/W8 made at 11W29, or later, will turn the device into hard brick at a 99% probability. Find the "Warning ahead of bootloader unlock" thread and read up on it.
To check if your phone would be safe for boot loader unlocking: Turn off the phone, take out the battery, look at the sticker below ... and if it's at, or past, 11W29 (Week 29 of 2011) then you well better don't even try.
EDIT2: Holy thread revival, Batman
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You can only flash stock kernels and stock ROMs on a locked bootloader! Why would you confuse someone who clearly hasn't a clue. SEUS will apply the lastest update hence restoring a bricked phone. You went into flashing a stock ROM with no links or nothing to backup what you are saying. If i was new to this i wouldnt even look at your post because it wouldnt make any sense. You have "baseband" also in your post and not explaining what a baseband is. Even if someone HARDBRICKS you can still restore the phone. You just need the balls to open your phone or send it off to someone who will. YOU CAN NEVER REALLY BRICK A PHONE!! His main question was "where can I find that software?". Edit your post slowface!
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You went into flashing a stock ROM with no links or nothing to backup what you are saying. If i was new to this i wouldnt even look at your post because it wouldnt make any sense. You have "baseband" also in your post and not explaining what a baseband is. Even if someone HARDBRICKS you can still restore the phone. You just need the balls to open your phone or send it off to someone who will. YOU CAN NEVER REALLY BRICK A PHONE!! His main question was "where can I find that software?". Edit your post slowface!
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Oh wow ... seems the one having no idea is rather you.
Well, here's the file collection out of my backups on Minus as I'm too lazy to dig up the threads for you...
SEMC Stock 2.1.1.C.0.0 FTF (no baseband)
SEMC X8 E15i Baseband 015 FTF
SEMC X8 E15a Baseband 015 FTF
SEMC Stock Kernel 2.6.29 FTF (Kernel ONLY!)
Here's your proof that there's a Stock ROM FTF you can flash into a locked boot loader X8 simply because it does not contain the baseband/kernel ... they are extra downloads (i.e. for restoring back to Stock from a custom Kernel).
I also linked the barenaked Kernel without the baseband parts, just to show you that even this thing exists.
The next time you try to play smart ass do your research first - you will find the things I linked above right here in ancient threads.
Anyway, I don't feel like I need to explain myself to you.
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Oh wow ... seems the one having no idea is rather you.
Well, here's the file collection out of my backups on Minus as I'm too lazy to dig up the threads for you...
SEMC Stock 2.1.1.C.0.0 FTF (no baseband)
SEMC X8 E15i Baseband 015 FTF
SEMC X8 E15a Baseband 015 FTF
SEMC Stock Kernel 2.6.29 FTF (Kernel ONLY!)
Here's your proof that there's a Stock ROM FTF you can flash into a locked boot loader X8 simply because it does not contain the baseband/kernel ... they are extra downloads (i.e. for restoring back to Stock from a custom Kernel).
I also linked the barenaked Kernel without the baseband parts, just to show you that even this thing exists.
The next time you try to play smart ass do your research first - you will find the things I linked above right here in ancient threads.
Anyway, I don't feel like I need to explain myself to you.
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LOL!!! WTF are you trying to explain? Read the start of my post. I just explained everything you said there in 1 sentence. Why are you trying to explain to me something i already know and dont care about. I just told you to put up the links of where he can download stock roms and kernels. Thanks for nothing
You know monkey, if you could even remotely stand up to your big mouth you could've searched out the posts and linked them, but then you wouldn't be able to play troll.
Anyway - ignore listed now.
B.Jay said:
You know monkey, if you could even remotely stand up to your big mouth you could've searched out the posts and linked them, but then you wouldn't be able to play troll.
Anyway - ignore listed now.
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I knew you would say that. Predictable!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-875688.html. See it would have shut me up if you were the one to put this up. So basically i just made all your posts redundant

[HELP] X8 Stuck at sony logo

Yesterday i tried to flash the latest minicm. The instructions in the thread told that i should flash a kernel first. I didnt and went ahead to flash the minicm. I flashed it and rebooted my device. The phone wouldnt open and is still stuck at the sony logo. I removed battery and tried to flash the kernel with with flashtool in flashmode but i was getting an error and couldnt flash it. I cant either open recovery by clicking the back button. I searched through some threads about bricked phones and i downloaded pc companion but couldnt work it out. I havent tried SEUS yet. Any ideas? Please answer asap
There are a lot of threads talking about stuck at SE logo.
Use SEUS. It's the best option you got
strange PCC didn't work for you... Did you opt for the "repair phone" option?? If not, opt for that and continue.... Worked for me.
rayven18 said:
Yesterday i tried to flash the latest minicm. The instructions in the thread told that i should flash a kernel first. I didnt and went ahead to flash the minicm. I flashed it and rebooted my device. The phone wouldnt open and is still stuck at the sony logo. I removed battery and tried to flash the kernel with with flashtool in flashmode but i was getting an error and couldnt flash it. I cant either open recovery by clicking the back button. I searched through some threads about bricked phones and i downloaded pc companion but couldnt work it out. I havent tried SEUS yet. Any ideas? Please answer asap
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After you boot Pc Companion, there's a "Support Zone" in the menu. Click on Begin/Start. Then click "Update Phonesoftware" and in the bottom there is "Repair your phone". Click on it and try those steps. They worked for me.
p.s, everything within "" quotes are translated from Dutch to English, they can be named otherwise in your version of pcc
Sorry guys my fault. I clicked at the support in pc companion but didnt see the repair link. Its downloading the update at the moment waiting to see results
rayven18 said:
Yesterday i tried to flash the latest minicm. The instructions in the thread told that i should flash a kernel first. I didnt and went ahead to flash the minicm. I flashed it and rebooted my device. The phone wouldnt open and is still stuck at the sony logo. I removed battery and tried to flash the kernel with with flashtool in flashmode but i was getting an error and couldnt flash it. I cant either open recovery by clicking the back button. I searched through some threads about bricked phones and i downloaded pc companion but couldnt work it out. I havent tried SEUS yet. Any ideas? Please answer asap
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At first latest minicm7 need nAa kernel.If u want little bit older version 2.0.7 (Android 2.3.5) i can upload for u , its working with stock kernel so u dont have to flash the kernel. Second is that if u want flash the kernel first must have unlocked bootloader (i think u dont have that unlocked).
At first resort ur phone using SEUS or PCC
damian01211 said:
At first latest minicm7 need nAa kernel.If u want little bit older version 2.0.7 (Android 2.3.5) i can upload for u , its working with stock kernel so u dont have to flash the kernel. Second is that if u want flash the kernel first must have unlocked bootloader (i think u dont have that unlocked).
At first resort ur phone using SEUS or PCC
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Well as im going to unbrick with pc companion and have stock rom, i will flash the kernel and then the latest minicm. Im not quite sure that i have unlocked bootloader. Actually the phone is my mates and i though that it would be the same process that i did to my phone (htc buzz) but yeah i was wrong Can i unlock bootloader with flashtool?
rayven18 said:
Well as im going to unbrick with pc companion and have stock rom, i will flash the kernel and then the latest minicm. Im not quite sure that i have unlocked bootloader. Actually the phone is my mates and i though that it would be the same process that i did to my phone (htc buzz) but yeah i was wrong Can i unlock bootloader with flashtool?
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Im not shure if u can do it but there is guide how to do it.
I was using it to unlock my bootloader , before u try unlocking ur bootloader read carefully the thread !: BEFORE YOU EVEN TRY ANYTHING, TAKE OUT YOUR BATTERY COVER, TAKE OUT YOUR BATTERY, AND CHECK YOUR MANUFACTORING DATE. IF IT IS 11W29 OR ABOVE, DO NOT TRY THIS AS IT WILL HARD BRICK YOUR PHONE.
If ur phone is after 11W29 dont even try do it. But dont worry , i have minicm7 2.0.7 which works on stock so u can pm me
Ok phone works fine. I will search for threads on how to unlock bootloaders and attempt to do some stuff but always with caution. I will also pm you if i need anythign thanks for the help guys
rayven18 said:
Ok phone works fine. I will search for threads on how to unlock bootloaders and attempt to do some stuff but always with caution. I will also pm you if i need anythign thanks for the help guys
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Sorry , i didnt gave the link in last post : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549696 theres the guide how to do it.
damian01211 said:
Sorry , i didnt gave the link in last post : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549696 theres the guide how to do it.
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Hahaha thanks man

[Q] X8 after rooting & factory reset, stuck on "desktop"

So I got myself into really funny situation I'm stuck.
I worked with xperia mini pro everything was fine.
Now I got x8 well older one... And all i did was rooted it with flashtool.
Everything was working fine from that point with root rights like root uninstaller (I just tested didn't deleted anything).
And then I made "factory reset" Deletes everything from sd card and bla bla bla well you guys know what i mean.
After that I wanted to install kernel but it's not that easy. So I first read alot and did not do that. Since it would require bootloader unlock and thats pain with 11W29.
So just after factory rest somehow I bricked my phone...
But it's interesting brick... VERY INTERESTING.
It turns on, it has flash mode. I can update it via update setup and tried to do that.
Nothing helps all I get is :
phone loading normally, then there is no menu, not sony ericsson home, not go launcher, no settings available no nothing...
To explain my problem i will upload screenshot.
And I can't flash it now since it's not bootloader unlocked.
And I can't access anything from phone.
This is what you call hard brick?
Hard brick is when You can't turn on phone, so there isn't any way to install ROM again. In Your case it's strange soft brick, cause it looks like ther isn't any launcher If You can enter into flash mode than You should reinstall stock ROM and kernel using flashtool (with version 0.2.9.1 cause it's more stable with older devices, such as x8).
Its not bricked. / You can use android commander to push recovery.
It's stock already and I tried stock launcher via updatesetup of SE,
And I think i need bootloader unlock to flash it ? or I'm wrong.
And Later on i will try with older version of flashtools
thx for answers guys.
No, unlocked bootloader allows You to install custom kernels, but some ROMs works also with stock SE kernel, so You don't have to unlock bootloader to install custom ROM or back to stock ROM
So i'm back again on same problem....
I have a Question if you wanna flash phone from flashmode u don't have to have unknown sources and debugging turned on.
Since i can't do that...
My following actions :
I will try to install fresh win7 32bit, since now i'm on 64 and on this system i was working with mini pro xperia, so maybe that may be the case...
I'll try to flash it with older version of flashtools 0.2.9.1 I guess if i remember it right (but on this windows OS It gives me : Error Flashing. aborted)
And I installed flashtools drivers and everything i'm 100% sure of that.
What I tried :
I also tried flashing it from Linux / ubuntu . same as with windows i get :
Error flashing. Aborted.
PCC gives me error when i try to repair it.
Update Service Dose everything as normal but same problem remains I don't get launcher or something just that empty desktop
And I would love you guys if you would give me few links to stock firmware of
x8 11W29 / E15i
And if you have something else to suggest please help me ;D
Hello, sorry for necroing thread but i have exactly same problem like OP, and as he didnt post solution i would like to ask how to do it.
Thanks for your time!
X8 OFW
deamerz said:
Hello, sorry for necroing thread but i have exactly same problem like OP, and as he didnt post solution i would like to ask how to do it.
Thanks for your time!
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Try Flashing This via FlashTool.
TheScriptKitty said:
Try Flashing
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Hello and thanks for your reply. I tried flashing my x8 with provded ftf file and the problem still remains the same. If it is any help i can normally increase volume, access emergency calls and keyboard and other things. But the screen remains blue. And i also remember that the thing which is supposed to appear here is the language setup, if there is any way to set up main language outside android system i guess that could help.
Again thanks for your reply and your time!
deamerz said:
Hello and thanks for your reply. I tried flashing my x8 with provded ftf file and the problem still remains the same. If it is any help i can normally increase volume, access emergency calls and keyboard and other things. But the screen remains blue. And i also remember that the thing which is supposed to appear here is the language setup, if there is any way to set up main language outside android system i guess that could help.
Again thanks for your reply and your time!
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Try Flashing a Costume ROM for stock kernel via Recovery.
Here is a list of ROMs. Just make sure you download one that says (Stock).

[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...

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