[Q] Can't flash & maybe (soft?)bricked - XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello. I've had an X8 for a while, and I got tired of the MiniCM9 and wanted to go back to Eclair. So I downloaded an original firmware (my backups are lost in a damaged computer), got the last Flashtool and installed the " X8i_2.1.1.A.0.6_Baseband_015.ftf " to my phone. But, now it only loads the Sony Ericsson screen and nothing else. I tried to flash it again several times, but I don't seem to be able to get into flash mode. I press the Back button while connecting, but nothing happens (until I release it, which is when the SE logo loads).
My phone is still responding to the charger and charging the battery with USB, but I can't do anything else.

try repairing using pcc or seus.

cascabel said:
try repairing using pcc or seus.
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Both PC Companion and SEUS require me to press Back while connecting USB (flash) to proceed.

gaboflowers said:
Hello. I've had an X8 for a while, and I got tired of the MiniCM9 and wanted to go back to Eclair. So I downloaded an original firmware (my backups are lost in a damaged computer), got the last Flashtool and installed the " X8i_2.1.1.A.0.6_Baseband_015.ftf " to my phone. But, now it only loads the Sony Ericsson screen and nothing else. I tried to flash it again several times, but I don't seem to be able to get into flash mode. I press the Back button while connecting, but nothing happens (until I release it, which is when the SE logo loads).
My phone is still responding to the charger and charging the battery with USB, but I can't do anything else.
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Follow the steps from here. Also download the correct .ftf file(2.1.1.A.0.6), not the baseband ftf file.

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[Q] How to hard reset a x8?

how to hard reset the x8, without turning on the device?
because it is freezing at the boot screen ...
you need flash by Flash tool or seus (or PCC)
before this problem happened, I turned off the USB debugging, so neither option is viable
If you use seus/pcc/flashtool,they are no need USB debugging,so you can use these tools to fix your phone.
i´ve got the same problem.
my xperia want not start.
it hangs on the sony ericsson logo.
i´ve just restore my backup and then it hangs.
anybody here who help us (me)
sorry for my bad english, but im a student and Im from German.
please enhance my english i do my best.
Danke
Pachira > As zxc79 and samyeung97hk said, you must use PCC, SEUS or flashtool to unbrick your phone.
any links with any good instructions
please
The easiest way is use PCC/SEUS,they'll have all instructions.
If they can't help you to fix your phone,try to use flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976538
Download the baseband 015 for your model(a/i) and flash it via flashtool.
i need help
I need help I just installed my first ROM named froyobread 023b
1 day was all good but now i wanted to play music and i see that:
The application DSPManager (process com.bel.android.dspmanager) has stopped unexpectedl&. Please try again
Im gonna click Force Close. Then i see that
The application HTC_IME mod (process jonasl.ime) has stopped unexpectedl&. Please try again
Then i click again Force Close and again again The application LauncherPro
I CANT DO ANYTHING I CANT GO TO MENU I CANT DO ANYTHING ONLY I CAN IS CLICKING FORCE CLOSE AGAIN AGAIN IM NOW CLICKING IT HALF HOUR ALREADY..
I tried to go to recovery but i cant!! It worked in some hours ago to go to recovery but now it not working!
I tried too hard data reset but thats too not working !!
Turn the power off. If your Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it
Hold the Left and right buttons located beneath the display
Press and release the Power button
Follow the on-screen instructions to hard reset your Xperia X8
What can i do please.. I didnt haved any applications on it, i only want to get back to Sony Ericson rom when i buyed it.. How can i ? please
my phone can't start
my x8 still won't start......
it still stuck on the rebooting logo........
it happen when i install the ansroid 2.2
when i restored the backu up file.........
it stuck on the sony logo........
it will be nice if i can start using my phone again.....
Try not to restore data if u flashing a new rom. Restoring data from different android version can cause such problem. Fresh install ur apps.
sent from my digital typewriter
I have same problem twice before this. (coz change custom rom )
I use SEPC. But ur battery must have atleast 50%.
If ur battery already 0% (can't on anymore), u must charge ur X8 by PC.
Becoz when u charge by charger, battery still 0%.
So, just plugin ur X8 at PC and wait 2-3 hour.
Then open SEPC and follow the step 1 by 1.
Just do this
Install pc companium
Take battery out of phone
Plug in usb cabel to pc and device
Then open pc companium select repair phone and wait to it says connect phone then put back battery, and hold back button until the install begin...
Dont forget to press thank button
Sent from my E15i using XDA App
Full Wipe
Did you guys try full wipe?
Use SEUS
I know this is an old thread, but I was able to solve this issue yesterday. My symptom: the phone wouldn't start. It didn't even get to the Sony Ericsson logo. The only thing it did when I pressed the on/off button was vibrate.
In this state, all other suggestions here don't work, because they need a working phone. Even SE's PC Companion needs a working phone.
The solution is Sony Ericssons Update Service (SEUS). This is tricky, because SEUS is not an official download for this phone. However, if you go the SE's site and search for software for another non-android phone, you'll find it. I used the W910 phone.
Install it and just follow the instructions on the screen (basically, with the phone off, connect it to the USB cable while pressing the back key). It will install the official 2.1 android! You'll have a restored phone ready for 2.3 and beyond!
I tried Sony Ericsson PC Companion when my phone was stuck on bootscreen. In my case, a small dialog box came up in the right lower part of the screen which said "Your X8 is connected".
If this doesn't work; open PC Companion, klick on "Uppgrade your phone". Then choose "Restore your phone". Then follow the onscreen progress and your phone will be reseted and should work normaly.
Of course the phone has Android 2.1
Firstly, read other forum's, @Denoo start a new thread.
The easiest way is to unlock with SEUS. How?
1. Download SEUS http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/mobilephones/downloads/subject/updateservice/elm?cc=hr&lc=hr (Click on download now, don't worry, it isn't just for Elm, it's for all phones)
2. Install & start SEUS and follow on-screen instructions - Turn off your phone, press and hold back button and put usb cabel in the phone (still pressing the back button), then when the download starts, stop pressing the back button.
3. When installation finishes, turn on your phone.
Note: On your phone is all data deleted after flashing this software. SEUS flashes original and clean firmwares, so you can still hold your warranty papers.
If SEUS update didn't work, then try flashing firmware with Flashtool. (Search in X8 Android development section this Guide).
Is der any easyer trik like nokia with trik 3 finggers .. ??
Regards
jatis
use xrecovery
[email protected] said:
my x8 still won't start......
it still stuck on the rebooting logo........
it happen when i install the ansroid 2.2
when i restored the backu up file.........
it stuck on the sony logo........
it will be nice if i can start using my phone again.....
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Use PCC to repair and restore your phone to original SE stock ROM!
1) Connect the phone to your PC
2) Start your PCC, find the "repair" option, follow the instructions
3) When asked to hold the "back" button and plug in the USB cable, just to it and it will flash the original ROM for you.
4) When finish, follow the instruction to unplug your phone and reboot
5) END OF THE STORY!
you will lose all your data!

[Q] X8 on restart loop (up to the SE logo)

Hey guys,
First off, from a xda noob, that video you have to see at registration - genius.
Second, to get down to business, I have this stupid X8 (11W48, if it means anything to you) that has been giving me trouble since I got it.
It restarted itself randomly, which was not that big a deal until it started happening every hour or so,
then it started giving me errors all the time (I couldn't in any way enter my settings, force closes it),
and now finally, after trying the button combinations to force a factory reset, it's on constant loop, booting up to the logo and then restarting itself over and over and over again.
I never actually did anything to it, except for the usual apps from the market and stuff, so I guess that wouldn't cause the issue.
Now I don't quite know what to do. I can't go for PCC or Flashtool, really, cause I've tried - it tells me it recognizes the device (provided it doesn't restart right away and kill the connection) but the debugging mode or something is not turned on.
How the duck can I factory reset it? Or fix it at all?
And yes, I've tried searching, but I haven't come across a problem like this.
Please don't tell me to send it to Sony or something :crying:
Thanks
Hey,
Unfortunately I think you've a damaged x8..
I'd send to sony cause there is nothing you can do in the condition it's in. You need usb debugging on to attempt to fix it.
Maybe remove battery for an hour or so. Let the phone go cold inside.
You might get into settings upon reboot.
Good luck!!
Elextrica said:
Hey guys,
First off, from a xda noob, that video you have to see at registration - genius.
Second, to get down to business, I have this stupid X8 (11W48, if it means anything to you) that has been giving me trouble since I got it.
It restarted itself randomly, which was not that big a deal until it started happening every hour or so,
then it started giving me errors all the time (I couldn't in any way enter my settings, force closes it),
and now finally, after trying the button combinations to force a factory reset, it's on constant loop, booting up to the logo and then restarting itself over and over and over again.
I never actually did anything to it, except for the usual apps from the market and stuff, so I guess that wouldn't cause the issue.
Now I don't quite know what to do. I can't go for PCC or Flashtool, really, cause I've tried - it tells me it recognizes the device (provided it doesn't restart right away and kill the connection) but the debugging mode or something is not turned on.
How the duck can I factory reset it? Or fix it at all?
And yes, I've tried searching, but I haven't come across a problem like this.
Please don't tell me to send it to Sony or something :crying:
Thanks
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Use flashtool....
You don't need to turn on your phone for that...
Here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35338935
Sent from my E15i
don't be panic at this moments, your X8 is just Softbricked Okay! just SOFT.
if it still shows the Sony Ericsson logo,Still vibrate when turn on-its fine.
you need to use PC companion correctly and properly to get the
PC companion recognize your X8
note:-if you have PCC before and used hardly with your X8,PCC may not work properly in repairing our phone
so,
-uninstall completely your PC companion(restart)
-clean Registry and other left over pieces of the PC companion files(Restart)
-download a fresh copy of PC companion here:http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/
-install it and restart
-open PC companion and go to the support Zone(wait it to download approx 2mb)
-and click software update on it
-and then click repair my phone.
Note:the firmware and the updating tool download may take as long as half hour depending on your Internet Speed
that's all, just follow the step on screen just tick tick tick and do what its says.
after that select your X8 if its in the list and its says you need to
plug in your device while holding back button.just do it.and you can see some magic automatically on your PC screen.
after finished unplug your device and turn it on. you will back to original pure 2.1 SE skinned android.
IF YOU HATE DOING THE PROCEDURE AT THE TOP!!!
go to http://androxyde.github.com/
download the flash tool and install it.
you need to download Original X8's firmware you can find in Gogeta's signature
you need to put the X8 firmware in the C:/Flashtool/firmwares/drop it here
open flash tool and click the Flash button and it pop-up with default flash mode just click OK
and it shows a window with 2 firmware with included X10 firmware and the X8 firmware that
you dropped in select X8 carefully and don't click anything just click OK
after you clicked OK you will see couple of logs in the screen and says
preparing files for flashing and after seconds it says you need to
connect your device. and do the on screen procedure,
after it detect the device,MAGIC will happen in your PC screen.
that's all simple procedure.
Requirements:
cool head and clear aye.
I went for the Flashtool way - it worked! Thank you so much!
so that why i say don't be so panic or stressed when doing this type of job.
use Flashtool the way it should be and don't play with it too much!
maybe you will hardbrick your X8 if flash non-X8 firmwares...
use Flashtool when necessarily needed.

Soft - bricked my xperia T, need HELP (SOLVED)

Hi guys, this is my first time posting here in xda,
I have a problem with my xperia T, it boot loops (starts up by showing the manufacturer logo, then shuts down, then starts up again)
and i didnt unlock my bootloader, and i didnt install CWM, no backups either
I only rooted the phone for the sake of chainfire, and when i installed it, it asked me to restart the phone and from there on the problem started.
I tried fastboot mode, but after 3-4 secs, the blue light disappears and the phone starts boot looping again,
I need help from you guys,
thanks y'all in advance
Use pc companion to restore your phone
Sent from my LT29i using xda premium
SammiSaysHello said:
Use pc companion to restore your phone
Sent from my LT29i using xda premium
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How do i do that? Sorry, im a newbie..
I think the pc companion cannot restore my phone since it cant recognize it. It starts up, then it shuts down after 3-4 secs
Also i dont see a back up and restore menu on my pc companion,
hawejiedm said:
How do i do that? Sorry, im a newbie..
I think the pc companion cannot restore my phone since it cant recognize it. It starts up, then it shuts down after 3-4 secs
Also i dont see a back up and restore menu on my pc companion,
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then download the xperia T firmware, and use flashtool to flash the ftf onto your phone
Look in the all in one thread, there you'll find everything you need.
Sent from my LT30p, 4.1.2 stock, DooMKernel v5,root access, unlocked bootloader.
SammiSaysHello said:
then download the xperia T firmware, and use flashtool to flash the ftf onto your phone
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the flash tool ended and it says "please unplug and start your phone" but my phone does not start at all, as i keep pressing the power button
a red light keeps on blinking,is that normal?
hawejiedm said:
the flash tool ended and it says "please unplug and start your phone" but my phone does not start at all, as i keep pressing the power button
a red light keeps on blinking,is that normal?
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I would think that it would be the battery? give it a 10 minute charge and see if it starts
you do not need to turn your phone on for pccomapnaion to work.
Run pccompanion and run the software update and choose repair.
Only connect the phone when it prompts you
SammiSaysHello said:
I would think that it would be the battery? give it a 10 minute charge and see if it starts
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Thanks!! now my phone booted up ) i knew i came to the right place,
i'll hit the thanks button

[Q] Xperia X8 hangs up at Sony Ericsson logo

Hello. This is my final resort. -.-
I used miniCM7-2.2.1. I've tried everything that has been suggested. My X8 hangs up on the Sony Ericsson logo and I cant access the xRecovery menu. To shut my phone down, I have to take out the battery, since it wont shut down when it hangs up no matter how long I hold the power button. Then I insert the battery again; but when I connect the USB cord, it starts up automatically and then hangs up again. I've tried flashing it but it wont detect in flash mode even if the led is green. so no luck on flashing. I tried SEUS but it says I already have the latest software installed so no luck in updating either. Somebody help! T.T
SUMMARY:
-Hangs up on logo screen
-Cant access xRecovery
-Doesnt detect flash mode (even when led is green)
-SEUS cant upgrade since latest software is installed
PLEASE HELP!
do you have pcc and x8 drivers installed? try rebooting your pc and attempt to flash again. you should be able to get into flash mode. also install gg drivers.
also, i can't quite remember, but doesn't minicm7 require a custom kernel?
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
cascabel said:
do you have pcc and x8 drivers installed? try rebooting your pc and attempt to flash again. you should be able to get into flash mode. also install gg drivers.
also, i can't quite remember, but doesn't minicm7 require a custom kernel?
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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yea. i've done that too. apparently, it still wont enter flash mode. -.- is there a software that reverts phones to their factory settings? without the need of actually interfering with the phone? ugh. -.-
vashmistofolees said:
yea. i've done that too. apparently, it still wont enter flash mode. -.- is there a software that reverts phones to their factory settings? without the need of actually interfering with the phone? ugh. -.-
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Did you installed gordon gate drivers in drivers folder of flashtool?
Sent from my GT-S5360 using Tapatalk 2
vashmistofolees said:
yea. i've done that too. apparently, it still wont enter flash mode. -.- is there a software that reverts phones to their factory settings? without the need of actually interfering with the phone? ugh. -.-
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only seus, pcc,or flashtool.. since you can't get into recovery.
i got it flashed. i figured i'd insert the battery after i plugged into pc. then i flashed it with a stock rom for e16i. worked like a charm. however, i still havent found the right custom rom yet. does anyone has any suggestions?
Dear bro,don't PANIC! its the only thing that makes us to create a bit useless threads..
try with Flashtool second time!
and if doesn't work use PC COMPANION its your best Companion
repair the X8 via PC COMPANION
- Turn off the phone, and unplug it from the PC !
- On your PC, uninstall Sony PC Companion
- Restart your PC
- On your PC, clean any Cache and Registry related to Sony PC Companion, then restart PC again.
- Reinstall Sony PC Companion by downloading it from here
- Turn on Sony PC Companion on your PC
- In Sony PC Companion, enter the Support Zone tab
- Go to Update Phone Software
A window will pop out, saying that it cannot find your phone
- Click on Fix Phone
- Click on Continue
A window will pop out, saying that you will lose all your data
- TICK the BOX
- Click on continue
An update process will began.
Wait for it to show a window with all the SONY mobile phones
- Find your phone (X8)
- Click on the phone.
Now all you have to do is follow the on-screen instructions. It will tell you to hold the back button and plug your turned-off X8 to the PC, then it will erase everything, and download the original 2.1 ROM to your X8.
If Sony PC Companion STILL doesn't recognize your X8, then, uninstall Sony PC Companion AGAIN, and start the above described process AGAIN. It WILL eventually work!
vashmistofolees said:
i got it flashed. i figured i'd insert the battery after i plugged into pc. then i flashed it with a stock rom for e16i. worked like a charm. however, i still havent found the right custom rom yet. does anyone has any suggestions?
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even i have same problem bt mine it is getting switched on bt prob wit wifi n recovery mode ... in flash tool its cmin lyk in attachment.. any suggestion///????
vashmistofolees said:
i got it flashed. i figured i'd insert the battery after i plugged into pc. then i flashed it with a stock rom for e16i. worked like a charm. however, i still havent found the right custom rom yet. does anyone has any suggestions?
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based on your posts, you're on stock kernel, right? if so the roms i preferred when i was on stock was froyobread and gdx.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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x8bricked said:
even i have same problem bt mine it is getting switched on bt prob wit wifi n recovery mode ... in flash tool its cmin lyk in attachment.. any suggestion///????
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you're trying to flash a custom kernel? is your bootloader unlocked? what rom+kernel combo are you on that!s giving you wifi issues?
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
cascabel said:
based on your posts, you're on stock kernel, right? if so the roms i preferred when i was on stock was froyobread and gdx.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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you're trying to flash a custom kernel? is your bootloader unlocked? what rom+kernel combo are you on that!s giving you wifi issues?
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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problem got solved after i repeatedly installed n uninstalled device n pcc in system... i repaired in sony pcc only..
i had already flashed it to custom rom with semc debrand .. my bootloader unlocked had gingerdx stock rom + nAa kernal 14
thank u
x8bricked said:
problem got solved after i repeatedly installed n uninstalled device n pcc in system... i repaired in sony pcc only..
i had already flashed it to custom rom with semc debrand .. my bootloader unlocked had gingerdx stock rom + nAa kernal 14
thank u
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Your bootloader is locked -_-
sent using internet explorer, hope it reaches on time :fingers-crossed:
Gogeta said:
Your bootloader is locked -_-
sent using internet explorer, hope it reaches on time :fingers-crossed:
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no its unlocked i checked twicw again its unlocked using msm7227 it shows 'r'
Well, I can tell you that I had a similar experience recently and I almost **** my pants. After having occupied the restroom, PCC worked for me absolutely perfectly, albeit I did have some problems installing the necessary drivers (had to do it from a different machine, obviously something in the registry was messed up).
Seeing you solved the problem, I recommend you install either a 2.2 or 2.3 ROM. Don't go for 4.x ones if you're up for normal use because they are way too strong for this little device (kudos to the developers who made these ROMs happen, though).
My recommendations:
2.2 - FroyoPro v2.5
2.3 - GingerDX v031b
Both work really well with custom kernels, and are very fast and stable.
My X8 has also the same problem, It hangs up in the logo screen and I cant go into the Flashmode, If I can only go into the Flashmode I have already fixed it, but my X8 opens up every time I plug it in my computer. Can anyone help me with this problem?
Banri1415 said:
My X8 has also the same problem, It hangs up in the logo screen and I cant go into the Flashmode, If I can only go into the Flashmode I have already fixed it, but my X8 opens up every time I plug it in my computer. Can anyone help me with this problem?
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OK,assuming you have probably root the phone, by the way can you managed to go into recovery mode in your phone? If so, then just copy your rom zip files into the SD card and install zip files from SD card in the recovery mode. By the which Rom and Recovery you are using?
Banri1415 said:
My X8 has also the same problem, It hangs up in the logo screen and I cant go into the Flashmode, If I can only go into the Flashmode I have already fixed it, but my X8 opens up every time I plug it in my computer. Can anyone help me with this problem?
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you use flashtool to unbrick your phone? if you use it and can't flash your phone, you have to install flashtool-drivers.exe in drivers folder. everything'll work well.good luck

bricked phone and no clue what to do

got an broken D5803 and hoping to fix it with your help.
(i have no clue what happend to the phone so far)
if i power it on, the notification led is red the sony and xperia sign shows on the screen, but after a short time it restarts.
i can turn it into flahsmode and fastboot mode also.
if i turn it into flash mode and try to flash a firmware with flashtool it goes through the process. but when it restarts, nothing have changed. even the version number havent changed in emma or in flashtool.
any bets what it could be?
i am almost shure its an hardware defect. most propably the main board. but i ask myself what exactly could be broken?!
thanks in advanced for any help.
and sorry for my bad english
oh, and i do tried to search for the same problem and had no success to find the same problem.
EDIT: something new happend. i tried the repair function in the pc companion. flashed again. after restart the battery symbol showed up. battery level low and red. but when i connect it to my charger. the "bootloop" restarts...
I had a similar problem.
My phone went to the bootlogo (blue waves) and started to buzz for five till ten seconds and went to a restart (bootloop).
I am not sure, why that happened, but I think, it was because of a russian firmware (downgrade to Android 4.4.4 for flashing a custom recovery and root).
At first, try to fully recharge your battery (recommended for a firmware flash).
If your phone restarts into bootloop after you connect your charger cable, try to hold the power button until you feel a three-times-vibration. Now your phone should be absolutely powered off.
Download following firmware to your computer: "D5803_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_GLOBAL_1286-9917" (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56138053&postcount=27 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58418863&postcount=358)
If your phone is fully recharged, open flashtool and load that firmware into the flashtool.
The system will now ask you to connect your phone in flash mode with your pc.
Now connect your phone with your pc in flash mode.
I am not sure, but flashtool is asking you a question after the flash mode is recognized. I answered with No.
The flashtool should now install the Android 4.4.4 firmware to your phone.
I hope the steps above may help you.

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