Xperia Z1 is dead after relocking - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello
I have Xperia z1 4.3 unlocked bootloader stock kernel rooted with cwm recovery, I wanted to relock it again to be able to get ota updates,so I used xperia flashtool by pressing the BLU button then relock button in flashmode.. after that the flashtool said that relock finished.. but now my phone is totally dead just vibrate without anything on screen, not even the sony logo and when I connect the charger a red led notification light keep blinking.. pls urgent help

Hani88 said:
Hello
I have Xperia z1 4.3 unlocked bootloader stock kernel rooted with cwm recovery, I wanted to relock it again to be able to get ota updates,so I used xperia flashtool by pressing the BLU button then relock button in flashmode.. after that the flashtool said that relock finished.. but now my phone is totally dead just vibrate without anything on screen, not even the sony logo and when I connect the charger a red led notification light keep blinking.. pls urgent help
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Did you put your TA backup back onto the phone before relocking?

Linux4ever85 said:
Did you put your TA backup back onto the phone before relocking?
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No I don't have TA backup .. I unlocked my bootloader without making TA backup

PC companion solution maybe !!
Now I'm trying to repair my phone by Sony PC companion, it's downloading the software update now.. hope that this is a good solution.. I can stop if not because it needs 2 hours and more to complete, because of my slow connection...

It should work fine after you use PC Companion.
It wont boot as your using a non Sony kernel (has recovery). If you flashed a stock, non modified kernel before you locked your boot loader it would be fine.
If for some reason PC Companion cant fix it, just unlock the bootloader again and flash a stock kernel thats not been modified and then relock your bootloader and it should work fine.

Seansmit17 said:
It should work fine after you use PC Companion.
It wont boot as your using a non Sony kernel (has recovery). If you flashed a stock, non modified kernel before you locked your boot loader it would be fine.
If for some reason PC Companion cant fix it, just unlock the bootloader again and flash a stock kernel thats not been modified and then relock your bootloader and it should work fine.
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thnx man I did that.. after updating the phone totally dead !! not even vibrate or led blinking while charging !! .. but after 5 mins I tried to run it again and it works perfectly
thnx for your time all

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relocking and going back to original state

Is it possible to relock a bootloader and flash a stock rom onto the phone so normal sony updates will work after trying something like Cyanogen? Just wondering for future knowledge.
I think if i'm right you can lock the bootloader with fastboot oem lock, but not sure if the flashed stock rom then takes sony updates?
rsmarsha said:
Is it possible to relock a bootloader and flash a stock rom onto the phone so normal sony updates will work after trying something like Cyanogen? Just wondering for future knowledge.
I think if i'm right you can lock the bootloader with fastboot oem lock, but not sure if the flashed stock rom then takes sony updates?
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Yes it is. Flash a relock ftf file and once you do that normal updates can be installed.
Spectre51 said:
Yes it is. Flash a relock ftf file and once you do that normal updates can be installed.
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Thanks, having a major crisis at the moment. cm10 was buggy for me and didn't work. Now I can't get the phone to boot without errors and can't get flashtool to recognise the phone. I just want to go back to how it was now to have a phone that works.
I downloaded flashtool but the phone doesn't seem to boot half the time and when it does it's buggy. It's not seen by flashtool correctly, seems some drivers are no longer working for it.
I did download a stock rom (pre rooted) but despite flashing that the phone still seems to have cm10 on when I boot up. I'm thinking I'll just go back to stock if I can somehow manage to do it, the latest stock as the problem with my phone initially was it wouldn't complete the stock updates.
Spectre51 said:
Yes it is. Flash a relock ftf file and once you do that normal updates can be installed.
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The phone now shows up as an MTP USB Device which fails to start, it no longer boots and I can't get it into recovery.
Do you have a Xperia T? Did you use this to relock the bootloader?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924221
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
rsmarsha said:
The phone now shows up as an MTP USB Device which fails to start, it no longer boots and I can't get it into recovery.
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Once you relocked the bootloader then the cm10 custom kernel would not be able to load as it needs an unlocked bootloader.
Follow these steps.
Download and install flashtool
Download a stock ftf from the all in one thread for your phone (Dont worry about the fw version, but if you want to root it should be an early one, eg .303 or .305)
Open flashtool
Drag and drop the ftf into the open window of flashtool
Turn phone off, wait 30 seconds
Attach USB cabe to PC, then to phone. WHilst connecting to phone press and hold volume down button.
It should now work, if it doesnt copy and paste the flashtool log here
I know you have said your pc does not recognise your phone, but please try this exactly as i have said and post the log if it does not work.
Thanks that does work and I am now on. 195.should I relock bootloader to get updates or flash manually each time?
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will Bravia Engine and TrackID work after relocking ?
dubist said:
will Bravia Engine and TrackID work after relocking ?
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Trackid works fine with unlocked bootloader. To get bravo engine back you have to do some extra work. Heck out the thread in the Xperia S dev section to see how they got it working again.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
ok finally getting around to doing relock. I can't get flashtool to see the ftf i drag in, nothing happens.
There a thread on mobile bravia engine trying to fix this problem. See thread below :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2127775

[Q] Xperia Z .253 Bootloader Unlocking issue? Its Boot looping... :(

I just updated my firmware before trying to unlock bootloader... did every step correctly as in official way & as stated in... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
Now phone is boot looping.. it restarts in mid of xperia startup animation..
Tried to repair with sony pc companion.. it says cant repair, phone has modified software..
What can i do to start it back as stock..? & how to unlock bootloader..?
I want to install Z-DooMKernel-v06 to undervolt...
I'm sorry if similar question is there.... i was not able to find..
h.ars_h said:
I just updated my firmware before trying to unlock bootloader... did every step correctly as in official way & as stated in... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
Now phone is boot looping.. it restarts in mid of xperia startup animation..
Tried to repair with sony pc companion.. it says cant repair, phone has modified software..
What can i do to start it back as stock..? & how to unlock bootloader..?
I want to install Z-DooMKernel-v06 to undervolt...
I'm sorry if similar question is there.... i was not able to find..
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i suggest to get to stock and if boot loop solved then try to unlock bootloader and root it
:good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
I agree with what is being said here. However I would recommend that you flash back to .434 first that these methods have worked for many times, and it is more known version for attempting this.
h.ars_h said:
I just updated my firmware before trying to unlock bootloader... did every step correctly as in official way & as stated in... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
Now phone is boot looping.. it restarts in mid of xperia startup animation..
Tried to repair with sony pc companion.. it says cant repair, phone has modified software..
What can i do to start it back as stock..? & how to unlock bootloader..?
I want to install Z-DooMKernel-v06 to undervolt...
I'm sorry if similar question is there.... i was not able to find..
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Just reflash the .253 with a full wipe using flashtool.. it's bit trickyto enter to flashmode during bootloop. Just make sure to press volume down key & plugin the USB cable when the screen goes off.. type *#*#7378423#*#* in dial pad once it loaded you will have bootloader unlocked:Yes
I had the exact same problem.
I had unlocked my bootloader via the official Sony way.
Installed CM10.1.
Went back to stock Sony ROM (after relocking bootloader and flashing a tft via flashtool).
Tried the official way to unlock my bootloader, and all the time had a boot loop.
Tried to unlock my bootloader via flashtool and didnt have a problem.
Back to CM10.1 for me now!
If your phone reboots mid xperia that mean there is a system error.
With doom v6 kernel that is 4.1.1 based so that might be why you are getting bootloop if you are trying to flash kernel on a up to date 4.1.2 system
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Stuck after Unlocking Bootloader

Evening guys
Just tried to unlock my bootloader via the Sony website.
After succesfully unlocking and rebooting it keeps repeating the booting.
I see the Sony logo and the Xperia logo. Then it goes of and back on again and keeps doing the same.
I already tried to flash back the stock firmware and that works.
When I retry to unlock the bootloader the same thing happens.
The service menu says I can unlock my bootloader.
Any tips or tricks that might help me to unlock it.
midego said:
Evening guys
Just tried to unlock my bootloader via the Sony website.
After succesfully unlocking and rebooting it keeps repeating the booting.
I see the Sony logo and the Xperia logo. Then it goes of and back on again and keeps doing the same.
I already tried to flash back the stock firmware and that works.
When I retry to unlock the bootloader the same thing happens.
The service menu says I can unlock my bootloader.
Any tips or tricks that might help me to unlock it.
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Reflash your phone with Sony Update Service
midego said:
Evening guys
Just tried to unlock my bootloader via the Sony website.
After succesfully unlocking and rebooting it keeps repeating the booting.
I see the Sony logo and the Xperia logo. Then it goes of and back on again and keeps doing the same.
I already tried to flash back the stock firmware and that works.
When I retry to unlock the bootloader the same thing happens.
The service menu says I can unlock my bootloader.
Any tips or tricks that might help me to unlock it.
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It is hard to say from your explanation whether your phone is unlocked or not.
QualQuek said:
Reflash your phone with Sony Update Service
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SUS doesn't work for phones with unlocked bootloaders (neither does PC Companion).
Get yourself a full ftf for your current customization & flash with the official flashtool (Emma).
kgs1992 said:
It is hard to say from your explanation whether your phone is unlocked or not.
SUS doesn't work for phones with unlocked bootloaders (neither does PC Companion).
Get yourself a full ftf for your current customization & flash with the official flashtool (Emma).
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I got a working unlocked bootloader by doing it via FlashTool.
Unlock bootloader,connect the phone straight in flashmode, use flashtool and flash stock Rom,thats it. Best chose flashtool beta4
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

[Q] xperia z fasboot

my xperia z cant connect in fastboot anymore , right after I unlocked it .heres what my drivers look like.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9_2y2HWWD2aZ1RmYi1NMm1kN2c/edit?usp=sharing
it says waiting for device .
9breaker said:
my xperia z cant connect in fastboot anymore , right after I unlocked it .heres what my drivers look like.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9_2y2HWWD2aZ1RmYi1NMm1kN2c/edit?usp=sharing
it says waiting for device .
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Just a question : Why do you have unlocked your bootloader? So many people unlock it for nothing, i'm sure i can do nearly same things with a locked bootloader, also with an unlocked bootloader you can't use PCC and SUS. Also unlocking bootloader avoid your warranty.
QualQuek said:
Just a question : Why do you have unlocked your bootloader? So many people unlock it for nothing, i'm sure i can do nearly same things with a locked bootloader, also with an unlocked bootloader you can't use PCC and SUS. Also unlocking bootloader avoid your warranty.
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to flash cm 10.
9breaker said:
to flash cm 10.
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Ok you got the point, you need an unlocked bootloader for a custom kernel.
So have you tried to restore it with PCC/SUS or Flashtool and retry? Maybe something haven't worked correctly the first time.
Do you have followed this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261 ?
This is after flashing the unlock token?
Can you power on the phone normally?
Are there any signs of life (LED indicator, screen backlight, vibration, etc.)?
QualQuek said:
Ok you got the point, you need an unlocked bootloader for a custom kernel.
So have you tried to restore it with PCC/SUS or Flashtool and retry? Maybe something haven't worked correctly the first time.
Do you have followed this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261 ?
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I didn't flash anything the first time . i just unlocked the bootloader , i think the its a driver problem .when i plug it in in fastboot it says 'waiting for device' .the phone still works perfectly btw.
more info : Kernel 10.1.A.1.350 there's an update to .253 but I haven't installed it yet
9breaker said:
I didn't flash anything the first time . i just unlocked the bootloader , i think the its a driver problem .when i plug it in in fastboot it says 'waiting for device' .the phone still works perfectly btw.
more info : Kernel 10.1.A.1.350 there's an update to .253 but I haven't installed it yet
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I can't tell exactly by your comments, but are you aware you need to start the phone in a different mode to access it via fastboot?
Disconnect USB
Hold Power & Volume Up until the phone vibrates three times in quick succession.
Let go of the buttons.
While holding Volume Up, connect USB cable between phone and computer.
The LED should turn blue to indicate you are in fastboot mode at which point you will need to install fastboot (not ADB) drivers. It shouldn't be possible to install ADB drivers if you do this properly.
Rekoil said:
I can't tell exactly by your comments, but are you aware you need to start the phone in a different mode to access it via fastboot?
Disconnect USB
Hold Power & Volume Up until the phone vibrates three times in quick succession.
Let go of the buttons.
While holding Volume Up, connect USB cable between phone and computer.
The LED should turn blue to indicate you are in fastboot mode at which point you will need to install fastboot (not ADB) drivers. It shouldn't be possible to install ADB drivers if you do this properly.
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whilst in fastboot i get the message waiting for device .the device has connected in fastboot before , that's how i unlocked the boot loader .

[Q] Sony xperia bootlooped

I unfortinately formated system in clockworkmod touch recovery. Afterwards phone gets stuck at sony logo when i power on the phone. Am able to boot into fastboot and flashmode using key combinations but cant enter into the clockworkmod with key combinations as i used to do before the system format. However, i unlocked my bootloader and rooted the device before i had this problem. As a result, am not able to get sony pc companion to repair my phone. I tried flashtool but then upon flashing, it asks me to enable usb debug mode and am not able to enable debud mode since the phone doesnt boot past the sony logo.
I will appreaciate it greatly if anyobe can help me get my cute phone out of this situation
On android 4.0.4
Sorry if i posted in a wrong forum.I'm new here
Deshycrane said:
I unfortinately formated system in clockworkmod touch recovery. Afterwards phone gets stuck at sony logo when i power on the phone. Am able to boot into fastboot and flashmode using key combinations but cant enter into the clockworkmod with key combinations as i used to do before the system format. However, i unlocked my bootloader and rooted the device before i had this problem. As a result, am not able to get sony pc companion to repair my phone. I tried flashtool but then upon flashing, it asks me to enable usb debug mode and am not able to enable debud mode since the phone doesnt boot past the sony logo.
I will appreaciate it greatly if anyobe can help me get my cute phone out of this situation
On android 4.0.4
Sorry if i posted in a wrong forum.I'm new here
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You can try with Emma, it works only with unlocked bl. You can find it somewhere on Sony web page (google it).
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neoxx3m said:
You can try with Emma, it works only with unlocked bl. You can find it somewhere on Sony web page (google it).
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Emma does not support xperia sola at the moment. Any suggestion please
Deshycrane said:
Emma does not support xperia sola at the moment. Any suggestion please
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If you can get in fastboot mode you can allways relock your BL and repair it via PC Companion.

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