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[Q] My X8 bricked?

Maybe someone can help me, I installed a new firmware(MiniCM7 2.1.5) on my X8 in CWM. After the reboot the screen stays permanent on 'Sony Ericsson'. I even can not come in CWM anymore. Can somebody help me with this? Thanks!
edit : I even can not put it off anymore, it stays on the Sony Ericsson screen, the only thing I can do is disconnect the battery

Pierre118 said:
Maybe someone can help me, I installed a new firmware(MiniCM7 2.1.5) on my X8 in CWM. After the reboot the screen stays permanent on 'Sony Ericsson'. I even can not come in CWM anymore. Can somebody help me with this? Thanks!
edit : I even can not put it off anymore, it stays on the Sony Ericsson screen, the only thing I can do is disconnect the battery
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use SEUS or PCC
and follow simpe steps

i got ur problem just a few minutes ago ...i just remove the battery a few times untill the phone comes alive ( it walks )

tohno said:
i got ur problem just a few minutes ago ...i just remove the battery a few times untill the phone comes alive ( it walks )
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*surgery room*
HES ALIVEEE!! HES ALIVEEE!
He can finally walk again!
Leave a thanks if I helped!

nelikp said:
use SEUS or PCC
and follow simpe steps
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Both SEUS and PCC don't work. They don't see the phone when I connect it with the USB. The phone 'hangs' when the 'Sony Ericsson' words appear on the screen after I put on the phone. I don't even can switch it off, only when I get the battery out. Anybody who can help me with this?
edit : After several times it worked! Thanks Nelikp

Use flashtool,it will work.
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk

Downlaod FlashTool then download 2.1 Rom Stock u have it on forum install Gordon Gate driver from folder of flashtool then turn on phone when u it freeze connect USB a press flash and find ur stock rom .ftf-unplug phone-remove battery wait for 20 sec-put battery -press back button-plug usb

My X8 is fully working again. Thank you all for your help!

Pierre118 said:
My X8 is fully working again. Thank you all for your help!
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th8 mean u already kill your device and give it live again??

nelikp said:
th8 mean u already kill your device and give it live again??
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Yes, I did!

for mini cm7 you need nAa kernel
Sent from my E15i using XDA App

happened with me too now, cant turn it on....even battery remove for several times didnt work any other suggestions?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363573
And use flashtool bro
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk

[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...

[Q] X8 Update 1.6 to 2.1 Boot-loop

I have read a couple of threads regarding 'boot-loop' but I was never successful in finding a similar problem like mine.
Whenever I update my X8 from 1.6 to 2.1, my device goes to boot-loop. It loads till I get to the main screen, then freezes, then reboots again. It goes on until the battery dies.
I used flashtool, PCC, SEUS, but to no avail, the same issue persists. Does anyone know any other way to update my phone, or fix this issue? Am I stuck to the stock ROM 1.6?

Well i suggest you to download PC Companion to update your device.Its the safest way to do it and its easy.Follow the on screen instructions.Download it from here:
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/

dimitrisioa said:
Well i suggest you to download PC Companion to update your device.Its the safest way to do it and its easy.Follow the on screen instructions.Download it from here:
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/
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If you actually read his post you would see he's already tried that.
Sent from my E15i using xda premium

When I update using PC Companion (PCC) or Update Service (SEUS/US), the update successfully applies but when I turn on the phone, it loads a bit to the main screen, freezes, then goes to a boot-loop.
The same goes when I flash the stock ROM using flashtool, the same problem persists.

jephimax said:
When I update using PC Companion (PCC) or Update Service (SEUS/US), the update successfully applies but when I turn on the phone, it loads a bit to the main screen, freezes, then goes to a boot-loop.
The same goes when I flash the stock ROM using flashtool, the same problem persists.
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Did You Try to "Repair Phone" instead of "Update Phone" when you used PCC ?

Mayank77 said:
Did You Try to "Repair Phone" instead of "Update Phone" when you used PCC ?
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I already did sir, same results.

jephimax said:
I already did sir, same results.
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and in that case i will insist you go to nearest sonyericson care /custumer service and tell them to update ur device to 2.1
and after 2.1 most of the things to flash is smooth as butter
good luck

jephimax said:
I have read a couple of threads regarding 'boot-loop' but I was never successful in finding a similar problem like mine.
Whenever I update my X8 from 1.6 to 2.1, my device goes to boot-loop. It loads till I get to the main screen, then freezes, then reboots again. It goes on until the battery dies.
I used flashtool, PCC, SEUS, but to no avail, the same issue persists. Does anyone know any other way to update my phone, or fix this issue? Am I stuck to the stock ROM 1.6?
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Hey buddy visit this link, it may solve all your problems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507

ankitxperia said:
and in that case i will insist you go to nearest sonyericson care /custumer service and tell them to update ur device to 2.1
and after 2.1 most of the things to flash is smooth as butter
good luck
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Okay sir, I'll go to the Sony Service Center here. Do they upgrade the device for free or rather there's a service fee? Since my warranty has now expired.

Anyone can help me? No time to go to a Service Center.

Download android 1.6 firmware and flash it trugh flashtool
Maybe its help you
-=PrimeHD=-8-=Alfs Kernel=-

fotak-x said:
Download android 1.6 firmware and flash it trugh flashtool
Maybe its help you
-=PrimeHD=-8-=Alfs Kernel=-
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Here it is
http://www.mediafire.com/?v4kv3mj3tu5k525
-=PrimeHD=-8-=Alfs Kernel=-

fotak-x said:
Here it is
http://www.mediafire.com/?v4kv3mj3tu5k525
-=PrimeHD=-8-=Alfs Kernel=-
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He doesn't want to flash 1.6, you should try reading the thread.
Sent from my E15i using xda premium

NIMBAH said:
He doesn't want to flash 1.6, you should try reading the thread.
Sent from my E15i using xda premium
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Maybe he can fix some thing but hey if he dont want to...his choice
Sorry for not reading
-=PrimeHD=-8-=Alfs Kernel=-

I reverted back to 1.6 since the phone boot-loops when I update.

Need help guys...

jephimax said:
Need help guys...
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From your original post , I could gather that you tried fixing with PCC/SEUS/Flashtool. But did you try to update with both PCC and SEUS ?
Did you follow the instructions carefully when updating , like when and how long to hold the back button of your X8 while updating. When to connect you X8 to the computer etc

Mayank77 said:
From your original post , I could gather that you tried fixing with PCC/SEUS/Flashtool. But did you try to update with both PCC and SEUS ?
Did you follow the instructions carefully when updating , like when and how long to hold the back button of your X8 while updating. When to connect you X8 to the computer etc
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Repairing and updating with PCC/SUES is basically the same thing. It just skips the part where the phone has to be on and mounted.
And if he didn't didn't hold the button long enough or something the process wouldn't even start.
I think the X8 is just dodgy and the best bet would be to take it to a service center.
Sent from my E15i using xda premium

Maybe Wotan would work but that costs money AFAIK.
This is actually quite a peculiar situation. I'm not sure if anybody has ever come across this before.
Its strange because FlashTool works literally 100% of the time.
Your best bet ATM would be to visit a service center or Contact Sony Online.
Best of luck
- Shane

Yes sir, this is one peculiar X8. I don't know if it's a software problem.
Anyways, thanks a bunch to all those who helped! Much appreciated.

Flashed X8 using X10 FTF from flashtool

Hi all!
I did a big mistake some days ago.... I was updating my X8 from GingerDX 28 to 29 and some problem occured that my X8 didn't boot anymore, so I tried to flash with SEUS and PC Companion to get back the original ROM... But they doesn't work either. So I tried to start again, but this time I did some stupid, I used the X10 ftf from Flashtool to flash my X8!!! After that, it doesn't turn on, dont even light the LED when charging or connected using USB to PC. If a press turn on button in the top, it doesn't do anything and doesn't vibrate... Connecting using USB, windows doesn't identify that my X8 is there...
What can a do? Did I kill my X8?!?!?
Sorry my english...
Mauricio

I think you hard bricked your x8, because no response to on button is sign of hard bricking.

mujeeb999 said:
I think you hard bricked your x8, because no response to on button is sign of hard bricking.
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What I can do now? It means that there's no solution?

You either hard bricked it(I don't think so) or its just out of battery.
Charge it for an hour and flash the x8 ftf this time

stamatis said:
You either hard bricked it(I don't think so) or its just out of battery.
Charge it for an hour and flash the x8 ftf this time
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I already charge it for 5 hours, and I also changed the battery, but the same thing happens.... I used the battery in another phone and its working...

mauvalente said:
I already charge it for 5 hours, and I also changed the battery, but the same thing happens.... I used the battery in another phone and its working...
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Did you try to flash a x8 ftf?

mauvalente said:
Hi all!
I did a big mistake some days ago.... I was updating my X8 from GingerDX 28 to 29 and some problem occured that my X8 didn't boot anymore, so I tried to flash with SEUS and PC Companion to get back the original ROM... But they doesn't work either. So I tried to start again, but this time I did some stupid, I used the X10 ftf from Flashtool to flash my X8!!! After that, it doesn't turn on, dont even light the LED when charging or connected using USB to PC. If a press turn on button in the top, it doesn't do anything and doesn't vibrate... Connecting using USB, windows doesn't identify that my X8 is there...
What can a do? Did I kill my X8?!?!?
Sorry my english...
Mauricio
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You HardBrick your X8. only repairable via JTAG. you can send it to repair shop or on xperia repair

Try flashing x8 ftf file through flashtool

rmgaikwad said:
Try flashing x8 ftf file through flashtool
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No flash mode-.-
wanna thank xda? here

zenesis said:
You HardBrick your X8. only repairable via JTAG. you can send it to repair shop or on xperia repair
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Your right. The only way to fix it is using JTAG. I sent to a repair shop, they did the magic! Now it is in the way back from the shop by post mail. When I get it I will tell here if it's ok.
Thank all for the replays!

mauvalente said:
Your right. The only way to fix it is using JTAG. I sent to a repair shop, they did the magic! Now it is in the way back from the shop by post mail. When I get it I will tell here if it's ok.
Thank all for the replays!
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Yes! Now it's working. Only JTAG could do the magic! Thanks all for help!!!!!!

hI!!!!
got a question
how much did it cost???
imean JTAG
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk 2

ali avenger said:
hI!!!!
got a question
how much did it cost???
imean JTAG
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk 2
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R$ 60,00 -> Brasilian money

Make FTF Dump From X8
Can anyone tell me if there is a way to create a dump from a X8 that is currently in use, with the phones complete data (apps + info + settings )
in effect, a nandroid for use with Flashtool ?
I am thinking of using this method in replacement of nandroids because of the recovery being stored in the system partition and I have had problems with them before - usually MD5 mismatch errors.

you have hard bricked your phone !

goudaniket said:
you have hard bricked your phone !
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No?
I am looking at flashtool as a replacement to nandroid backup??

You can make flashtool .sin/.ftf files from nandroid backups. But these flashtool packages will work only with unlocked bootloader/patched loader, because you can make the .sin headers but can't reproduce the security signatures, so with locked bootloader better if you forget it...
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

pilu1978 said:
You can make flashtool .sin/.ftf files from nandroid backups. But these flashtool packages will work only with unlocked bootloader/patched loader, because you can make the .sin headers but can't reproduce the security signatures, so with locked bootloader better if you forget it...
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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Thanks pilu1978
I tried unlock bootloader before, using the main guide on here, but it kept bricking ?
The build is lower than the number advised to not use so I don't know what happened. I just had to keep trying, then recovering with SEUS.
Any help mate would be amazing as I am sick of being stuck on Stock 2.1-update1 and stock kernel, it limits the phones abilities so much!! argh!

hey
flash naa kernel for x8

stylo3 said:
flash naa kernel for x8
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Me?

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....