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Okay please help. I have an unlocked bootloader (or had an unlocked bootloader) on my X8, it was rooted as well. I decided I'd like to get a custom Rom so I attempted to install GingerDX. I installed Clockwork Recover mod and tested it out to see if it was working. It was so I decided to back the phone up. The back up worked fine and I moved the backup to my computer. Then I restarted the phone to install the GingerDX rom. I cleared all the user data and I then went to install a zip file then chose the zip file. The installation completed so I pressed the back button and it said something about it being unsafe and that I will have no backup but I thought it was going to be fine as I had a backup of the kernel and the system on my computer.
I decided to ignore the warning as the installation said it was completed as well. But when I rebooted using Clockwork recovery mod the phone was stuck on the Sony Ericsson loading screen and was for around 10 minutes before I turned it off by removing the battery. I tried to enter the flash mode and reinstall the kernel on to the phone through flashtool but this failed and after that I can't seem to enter flash mode at all.
Please, is there any way for this to work? I'm guessing it's a hard brick but is there anything that I could try to fix it considering I have a system backup and the stock kernel backup as well? Anything will be greatly appreciated and rewarded.
it looks like you're on stock kernel. custom kernels do not show the se logo (haven't encountered one that does and i've tried quite a lot). are you sure you unlocked your bootloader? if you did, you haven't flashed a custom kernel yet.
don't worry it's only a soft brick. try using seus, pcc, or flashtool to recover it and go back stock rom. flash the rom, not the kernel.
did you download the stock kernel version of gdx? if not, that's probably why you encountered a bootloop.
edit: you also need to wipe dalvik cache and do a full wipe before flashing a rom
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
cascabel said:
it looks like you're on stock kernel. custom kernels do not show the se logo (haven't encountered one that does and i've tried quite a lot). are you sure you unlocked your bootloader? if you did, you haven't flashed a custom kernel yet.
don't worry it's only a soft brick. try using seus, pcc, or flashtool to recover it and go back stock rom. flash the rom, not the kernel.
did you download the stock kernel version of gdx? if not, that's probably why you encountered a bootloop.
edit: you also need to wipe dalvik cache and do a full wipe before flashing a rom
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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Thanks a lot for the suggestion and I'm pretty sure I got the stock kernel version. Just in case I didn't can you send me a link if possible? Also I am on the stock kernel, I unlocked the bootloader but didn't bother flashing the kernel.
I've already tried PC Companion but I don't understand how to use it considering the phone actually cannot boot so I can't choose to connect the phone etc. Also I can't enter the clock work recovery mod anymore or the flash mode.
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Thanks a lot for the suggestion and I'm pretty sure I got the stock kernel version. Just in case I didn't can you send me a link if possible? Also I am on the stock kernel, I unlocked the bootloader but didn't bother flashing the kernel.
I've already tried PC Companion but I don't understand how to use it considering the phone actually cannot boot so I can't choose to connect the phone etc. Also I can't enter the clock work recovery mod anymore or the flash mode.
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just download the stock rom for x8 and flash it using flashtool. you do need pcc installed for that anyway.
well, i believe you when you say you have gdx's stock kernel version. maybe it's just that you didn't wipe cache, dalvik cache, and full wipe before flashing it?
just a Q though. why not flash a custom kernel? it makes a huge difference.
btw here's the link for stock: http://goo.im/devs/TeamFun/GingerDX/GingerDX-v031b-shakira-stock.zip
edit: you need to flash the stock se rom first to get out of the bootloop. then reroot you phone, install cwm, reboot to recovery and wipe, flash the rom. :thumbup:
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
cascabel said:
just download the stock rom for x8 and flash it using flashtool. you do need pcc installed for that anyway.
well, i believe you when you say you have gdx's stock kernel version. maybe it's just that you didn't wipe cache, dalvik cache, and full wipe before flashing it?
just a Q though. why not flash a custom kernel? it makes a huge difference.
btw here's the link for stock: http://goo.im/devs/TeamFun/GingerDX/GingerDX-v031b-shakira-stock.zip
edit: you need to flash the stock se rom first to get out of the bootloop. then reroot you phone, install cwm, reboot to recovery and wipe, flash the rom. :thumbup:
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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:facepalm:
I've been such an idiot. After a couple of tries it seems that I can actually boot to flash mode so it was just as simple as using Sony Update Service and repairing the phone. I feel like a bit of a tard. Anyway, this thread is resolved. Thanks for all your help and I've :thumbup: but just as a last note what kernel will go well with the GingerDX Rom?
And again thanks for all the quick help man. greatly appreciated.
J_T_ said:
:facepalm:
I've been such an idiot. After a couple of tries it seems that I can actually boot to flash mode so it was just as simple as using Sony Update Service and repairing the phone. I feel like a bit of a tard. Anyway, this thread is resolved. Thanks for all your help and I've :thumbup: but just as a last note what kernel will go well with the GingerDX Rom?
And again thanks for all the quick help man. greatly appreciated.
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lol. no worries. believe me, i've been there too.
glad you found the solution. :thumbup:
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
I got hard brick too
please help me! My X8 cannot boot and green led is off!
longlnn said:
please help me! My X8 cannot boot and green led is off!
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what did you do? what happens when you try to power it on?
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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what did you do? what happens when you try to power it on?
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i try power it on but don't have any sign life.
no led, no boot, no vibrate
longlnn said:
i try power it on but don't have any sign life.
no led, no boot, no vibrate
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try charging it fir a few minutes and try again. if not, you'll have to send it to sony.
did you try unlocking your bootloader?
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
Completely dead?
cascabel said:
try charging it fir a few minutes and try again. if not, you'll have to send it to sony.
did you try unlocking your bootloader?
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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I tried unlocking my bootloader. The phone turned off an since then no sign of life...
No charging, no led flashing, doesn't turn on, won't go in flash mode.
SEUS, PCC and Flashtool doesn't recognise it.
Is it hardbicked? Is anything that can be done?
Waranty expired too!
Spinalonga said:
I tried unlocking my bootloader. The phone turned off an since then no sign of life...
No charging, no led flashing, doesn't turn on, won't go in flash mode.
SEUS, PCC and Flashtool doesn't recognise it.
Is it hardbicked? Is anything that can be done?
Waranty expired too!
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what date does it have on the back of the phonen 11w29+? looks like it's a hard brick though.. those tools Can't revive it. you'll have to send it to sony to get it repaired..
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
cascabel said:
what date does it have on the back of the phonen 11w29+? looks like it's a hard brick though.. those tools Can't revive it. you'll have to send it to sony to get it repaired..
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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11W43
Does anybody happen to know if there's any chance that my hometown Sony service can handle that, or they will gonna send it at a central somewhere else?
Spinalonga said:
11W43
Does anybody happen to know if there's any chance that my hometown Sony service can handle that, or they will gonna send it at a central somewhere else?
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send it to a nearby Sony service center because your manufacturing date isn't safe to perform the unlocking of the bootloader, and yes, it is indeed a hard brick
I have same problem, sony service center solved my problem with any cost, free for me.
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I've had the same problem aswell, but my battery says 10W47?!
No Green LED, no nothing when I try to turn it on.
Help1?!
mytch420 said:
I've had the same problem aswell, but my battery says 10W47?!
No Green LED, no nothing when I try to turn it on.
Help1?!
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try charging it first my friend. leave it for about 20mins, check if it has life or if Flashtool would recognize it
mytch420 said:
I've had the same problem aswell, but my battery says 10W47?!
No Green LED, no nothing when I try to turn it on.
Help1?!
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the date on the battery is irrelevant. what's the date at the back of your phone?
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
I have left it charging over night, Im getting no signs of life from this in anyway.
The back of my phone says 10W51?
I cant get into flash mode
Also: I have an old Vivaz here and the X8, The vivaz was missing a battery and It turns out it uses the same battery as the x8, Ive tried using this battery in the vivaz but it wont turn on or charge, Is the battery gone?
mytch420 said:
I have left it charging over night, Im getting no signs of life from this in anyway.
The back of my phone says 10W51?
I cant get into flash mode
Also: I have an old Vivaz here and the X8, The vivaz was missing a battery and It turns out it uses the same battery as the x8, Ive tried using this battery in the vivaz but it wont turn on or charge, Is the battery gone?
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looks like the battery may be the issue. can the battery of the vivaz (if it's charged) power on your x8?
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
hi every one
i have a problem to day with my Sony xperia z
i put the phone to charge - the phone is empty and turn off
after sometime i want to go out so i turn on the phone while charging
and remove the charger
and the phone stuck on the color logo then restart again
please help me i think the phone is dead
Had the same issue yesterday after unlocking the BL. Reflash the rom with Flashtool
ccab said:
Had the same issue yesterday after unlocking the BL. Reflash the rom with Flashtool
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any other solution
i have many important things
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I did not change anything in the system only the problem occurred when charging the Mobile
can i enter the flash mode to make a factory reset ?
or repair the system?
Simply untick data and cache wipe in flashtool
ccab said:
Simply untick data and cache wipe in flashtool
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can i make backup to my files ?
and Can you give me some steps ?
I don't think there is any way to backup your files in this situation
But here is a tutorial how to flash your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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I don't think there is any way to backup your files in this situation
But here is a tutorial how to flash your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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thanks alot
What you wanna backup or files?
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Hi, I'm have a problem with my Xperia V (LT25i).
I downloaded CM10.2 stable (2013-12-02) then extract and flash boot.img into my phone.
First of all it O.K. so I wipe all data, system, cache for reset my phone but when I turn it off it won't turn on again.
No sign of it's life. :crying:
No fastboot, no flash mode only red LED blink when charge without battery.
Anyone can help me?
I'm sorry for my bad English.
Did you unlock your bootloader first?
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Hi, I'm have a problem with my Xperia V (LT25i).
I downloaded CM10.2 stable (2013-12-02) then extract and flash boot.img into my phone.
First of all it O.K. so I wipe all data, system, cache for reset my phone but when I turn it off it won't turn on again.
No sign of it's life. :crying:
No fastboot, no flash mode only red LED blink when charge without battery.
Anyone can help me?
I'm sorry for my bad English.
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Hold on a minute.. Your telling us that you wiped system, data & cache and then your saying it doesn't turn on?
That's pretty obvious, you had to flash CM right after the wipe.
Or your battery might be low.
NuriJ said:
Hold on a minute.. Your telling us that you wiped system, data & cache and then your saying it doesn't turn on?
That's pretty obvious, you had to flash CM right after the wipe.
Or your battery might be low.
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It's fully charge before I did it. I turn it off to transfer CM to my MicroSD.
Mad Marty said:
Did you unlock your bootloader first?
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Yes, I have already unlock bootloader.
Thank you to you guys.
As NuriJ said, there is no system on your phone right now (I missed that). If I remember correctly you can extract the boot.img from the CM ROM, it includes recovery afaik. Flash the boot.img with Flashtool and then flash the ROM from recovery.
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Try reinstall using fastboot
Now my phone can't enter into fastboot or flashmode. It's just won't turn on even if via USB with volume+ or -. :crying:
Same here... Could be any useful thing in this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170
So I was flashing a custom rom in CWM and it was just about to reboot when it said that it could not find the root files and asked if I wanted to install them. I clicked yes and now its stuck on the Sony sign. I can't turn it off or anything.
I tried using flash tool but it said i had to turn it off and go into flashmode which I have no way of doing.
Please help ASAP
Thannks
This is not a brick, it is just a bootloop. i think, you didn't wiped data / cache ?! just flashed the zip?!
If you flash a rom with cwm, that is another rom then your actual one, then you will have to wipe data / cache.
So first go to CWM and wipe data / factory reset. then try to boot again.
If you need flashmode:
Turn off device (if it is stuck, press and hold Power + VolUp)
Then hold VolDown and connect the usb cable
PS: for the next time, try reading the pinned posts in dev forums before you ask such questions, cause this is BASIC KNOWLEDGE for flashing a device.
DJ_Synergy said:
This is not a brick, it is just a bootloop. i think, you didn't wiped data / cache ?! just flashed the zip?!
If you flash a rom with cwm, that is another rom then your actual one, then you will have to wipe data / cache.
So first go to CWM and wipe data / factory reset. then try to boot again.
If you need flashmode:
Turn off device (if it is stuck, press and hold Power + VolUp)
Then hold VolDown and connect the usb cable
PS: for the next time, try reading the pinned posts in dev forums before you ask such questions, cause this is BASIC KNOWLEDGE for flashing a device.
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Wow thank you so much
I thought it was a lot worse than it actually is lol
SpawnCube said:
Wow thank you so much
I thought it was a lot worse than it actually is lol
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so i think it boots up again after wipe?!
DJ_Synergy said:
so i think it boots up again after wipe?!
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Yep
I just reinstalled the custom rom and everything worked fine
SpawnCube said:
Yep
I just reinstalled the custom rom and everything worked fine
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hmm you dont need to reinstall ... the important thing is WIPE DATA ... Android leaves files on the data partition that may not be compatible with the new rom and that then is a bootloop or other problems with the new rom. so everytime you flash a new rom, wipe data!
Hey everyone,
So this started after I used Ultra Stamina Mode to conserve power, but after I turned it off my phone went into some weird state that looks like ultra stamina mode but I can use internet/wifi, 10% of my apps are (facebook, whatsapp etc) are usable. Its very frustrating...not sure what to do, i've tried restarting and all the obvious stuff. I used USM before (Nov last year) and it worked fine, so I have no idea why it would play up like it has.
If anyone has had this and/or knows how to fix it please enlighten me.
Thank you!
lurtz113 said:
Hey everyone,
So this started after I used Ultra Stamina Mode to conserve power, but after I turned it off my phone went into some weird state that looks like ultra stamina mode but I can use internet/wifi, 10% of my apps are (facebook, whatsapp etc) are usable. Its very frustrating...not sure what to do, i've tried restarting and all the obvious stuff. I used USM before (Nov last year) and it worked fine, so I have no idea why it would play up like it has.
If anyone has had this and/or knows how to fix it please enlighten me.
Thank you!
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Umm I've never had this before.... Is your bootloader locked, or unlocked? Try to install a recovery and wipe your cache and dalvik cache (even if your bootloader is locked you can install a recovery). If this doesn't work you could try to reflash your firmware, though I hope this won't be necessary.
St.Jimmy90 said:
Umm I've never had this before.... Is your bootloader locked, or unlocked? Try to install a recovery and wipe your cache and dalvik cache (even if your bootloader is locked you can install a recovery). If this doesn't work you could try to reflash your firmware, though I hope this won't be necessary.
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Bootloader is locked, phone isn't rooted. I am not very android savvy so I apologize if I don't get something...in this case what is a 'recovery' and how does one install it? How do i wipe cache and what is dalvik cache?
And I guess reflashing firmware is a factory reset i imagine? Can I do any of this without losing my data and app data?
Also I just dialed *#*#7378423#*#* and noticed I can reset customization under 'customization settings'. Will this help? It won't wipe any of my data will it?
(I tried booting phone in safe mode, which made no difference)
lurtz113 said:
Bootloader is locked, phone isn't rooted. I am not very android savvy so I apologize if I don't get something...in this case what is a 'recovery' and how does one install it? How do i wipe cache and what is dalvik cache?
And I guess reflashing firmware is a factory reset i imagine? Can I do any of this without losing my data and app data?
Also I just dialed *#*#7378423#*#* and noticed I can reset customization under 'customization settings'. Will this help? It won't wipe any of my data will it?
(I tried booting phone in safe mode, which made no difference)
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Oh don't worry, your phone needs to be rooted to get a working recovery. If you don't feel familiar with it you don't need to do it.
Yeah, reflashing your firmware basically means a factory reset. You can do it with Sony PC Companion (or it's succesor). This does mean that you will loose your apps and data, so you should back it up before doing so.
I highly doubt changig your customization will do anything.
St.Jimmy90 said:
Oh don't worry, your phone needs to be rooted to get a working recovery. If you don't feel familiar with it you don't need to do it.
Yeah, reflashing your firmware basically means a factory reset. You can do it with Sony PC Companion (or it's succesor). This does mean that you will loose your apps and data, so you should back it up before doing so.
I highly doubt changig your customization will do anything.
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Yeah that's what I thought unfortunately... only problem now is how do I back up all my data. I can't do it like I was able to before because the Backup and Restore app isn't available to me, and the Sony PC Companion doesn't back up app data. Is there a backup method I can use from a pc?
lurtz113 said:
Yeah that's what I thought unfortunately... only problem now is how do I back up all my data. I can't do it like I was able to before because the Backup and Restore app isn't available to me, and the Sony PC Companion doesn't back up app data. Is there a backup method I can use from a pc?
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You can use your pc's file manager and copy all your data from the phone.
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You can use your pc's file manager and copy all your data from the phone.
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I read that apps and their data are mostly stored in the data Partition which can't be accessed by computers...
lurtz113 said:
I read that apps and their data are mostly stored in the data Partition which can't be accessed by computers...
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Most of the app data is in a folder "android" in the data partition. Also copy your WhatsApp folder if you like to keep that data. The download, dcim etc folders are important, too
St.Jimmy90 said:
Most of the app data is in a folder "android" in the data partition. Also copy your WhatsApp folder if you like to keep that data. The download, dcim etc folders are important, too
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I am going to try to make a few backups, just in case. I've transferred everything like you suggested and I rooted the phone. How can I make a recovery for it without downloading anything from the Google Play Store (as I cant access it on the phone) and are there other backup methods I can use?
lurtz113 said:
I am going to try to make a few backups, just in case. I've transferred everything like you suggested and I rooted the phone. How can I make a recovery for it without downloading anything from the Google Play Store (as I cant access it on the phone) and are there other backup methods I can use?
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Well done! Here are the important threads for the recovery. First the q&a, then the development thread. Please read the q&a before trying to flash the recovery. You have to download the one for your c660x. (EG c6603 if it's the international version. You can find it on the bottom side of the phone)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/z-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2477769
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
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Well done! Here are the important threads for the recovery. First the q&a, then the development thread. Please read the q&a before trying to flash the recovery. You have to download the one for your c660x. (EG c6603 if it's the international version. You can find it on the bottom side of the phone)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/z-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2477769
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
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Alright, so i've installed XZDualRecovery and ran the first option (SuperSU) and made a backup on my SD card. Is this the recovery step? Did I do it right lol? I feel rather lost as there isn't a step-by-step guide to this...
And for later, how do I wipe the cache and dalvik cache? (Again apologies for my amateurishness)
Also I did root the phone with Kingo Root...hopefully it won't be an issue
lurtz113 said:
Alright, so i've installed XZDualRecovery and ran the first option (SuperSU) and made a backup on my SD card. Is this the recovery step? Did I do it right lol? I feel rather lost as there isn't a step-by-step guide to this...
And for later, how do I wipe the cache and dalvik cache? (Again apologies for my amateurishness)
Also I did root the phone with Kingo Root...hopefully it won't be an issue
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Open twrp recovery, go to wipe and then advanced wipe. Uncheck anything there except cache and dalvik
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Open twrp recovery, go to wipe and then advanced wipe. Uncheck anything there except cache and dalvik
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Well I ticked cache and delvik cache and wiped. Now when I try to turn on the phone nothing happens, it vibrates when I try to turn it on but the screen is black
lurtz113 said:
Well I ticked cache and delvik cache and wiped. Now when I try to turn on the phone nothing happens, it vibrates when I try to turn it on but the screen is black
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Umm, that's unusual and weird...., it never happened to me.... Does the LED still light up? If so you could try to get into the recovery by holding volume up. If not I fear you have to use Sony PC Companion and select software repair.
St.Jimmy90 said:
Umm, that's unusual and weird...., it never happened to me.... Does the LED still light up? If so you could try to get into the recovery by holding volume up. If not I fear you have to use Sony PC Companion and select software repair.
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The LED is mostly dead. It flashes red and green very quickly just once when I plug it into my PC via USB, and it slowly flashes red when its charging in the wall socket. I tried a whole bunch of power + vol up or vol down buttons to get a response but the screen remains unresponsive. As for using Sony PC Companion I cannot, in this state the phone isn't being read or recognised by the pc, its like nothing is plugged in...
lurtz113 said:
The LED is mostly dead. It flashes red and green very quickly just once when I plug it into my PC via USB, and it slowly flashes red when its charging in the wall socket. I tried a whole bunch of power + vol up or vol down buttons to get a response but the screen remains unresponsive. As for using Sony PC Companion I cannot, in this state the phone isn't being read or recognised by the pc, its like nothing is plugged in...
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Is PC companion properly installed? Power off the phone and select software repair in pc companion, then follow instructions. Don't connect your phone to the ocean unless pc companion tells you to. It will guide you through the process
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Is PC companion properly installed? Power off the phone and select software repair in pc companion, then follow instructions. Don't connect your phone to the ocean unless pc companion tells you to. It will guide you through the process
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Yeah its installed properly. I have no idea if the phone is on or off because the screen doesnt turn on for anything. I found a guide about how to repair a phone with the Sony PC Companion and it said that the battery should be at least80% so I am charging it now just in case
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Is PC companion properly installed? Power off the phone and select software repair in pc companion, then follow instructions. Don't connect your phone to the ocean unless pc companion tells you to. It will guide you through the process
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Cheers man, that worked. Back to factory settings. Now I just have to get all the stuff I had back onto it lol.
Is the backup I made with TWRP good for this?
Or not, because the backup was made while I had that Ultra Stamina Mode glitch? Maybe I could delete a file in the backup which has those settings stored on it?
lurtz113 said:
Cheers man, that worked. Back to factory settings. Now I just have to get all the stuff I had back onto it lol.
Is the backup I made with TWRP good for this?
Or not, because the backup was made while I had that Ultra Stamina Mode glitch? Maybe I could delete a file in the backup which has those settings stored on it?
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It's pretty much useless as your problems will be restored, too
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It's pretty much useless as your problems will be restored, too
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Decided to give it a try again...restored the backup, and tried wiping the cache and delvik again. The phone didn't brick this time but nothing changed either...