Help, Flashed wrong firmware into Sony X8 - XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello there,
I think I've screwed up a Sony X8, I didn't noticed that I had the X10 firmware selected in the Flashtool, and just flashed the X10 firmware into my X8.
Resulting in what seems to be a hard brick.
Is there any way to recover it? It has no warranty...
Could SE or a repair shop restore it back to normal? Do you guys have any idea what would be the approximate cost of this type of repair?
Thank you in advance!

Try flash X8 stock firmware maybe help,this to your problem.

hubert123454 said:
Try flash X8 stock firmware maybe help,this to your problem.
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If he flashed what i think he did, then it's a hard brick. Still, nothing wrong with trying reflashing stock rom.

cascabel said:
If he flashed what i think he did, then it's a hard brick. Still, nothing wrong with trying reflashing stock rom.
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I would try reflashing stock rom, but the Sony X8 doesn't turn on, doesn't show any LEDs anything

So it's dead and you can't repair it at home.

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[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.
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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.
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NIMBAH said:
He doesn't want to flash 1.6, you should try reading the thread.
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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.
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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
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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...
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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...
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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?

[Q] X8 is dead after flashing wrong kernal

Hi,
I tried to install jellybean on my phone- Xperia X8.
But while flashing the kernal mistakenly i used x10 file insted of x8.
Due to that my phone is not booting.
I have tried to flash with x8 kernal but my phone is not connected to pc and flash tool not detucting my device.
My phone is dead.Not booting not charging.I have used diffrent batery but no use.
Could you please help me out in geeting my issue resolved?
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
Phone: Xperia x8
android version: Latest upgrade from official sony ericsson site.
Regards,
Thirumal
If you can't get to the flash mode you can't repair phone yourself.
Your phone is probably hard bricked.
Hopefully you are under warranty:fingers-crossed:.(?!) So the best thing you can do is to go to the repair shop and ask them to fix it...
Thanks for all your response
stamatis said:
Your phone is probably hard bricked.
Hopefully you are under warranty:fingers-crossed:.(?!) So the best thing you can do is to go to the repair shop and ask them to fix it...
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Thanks all for your responses.
Unfortunately warranty is over my friend.
You flashed X10 relock on a custom kernel??
You got a hard brick go to a SONY CENTER to repair via JTAG

[Q] [HELP]Custom Kernel installed on Locked Bootloader

hello
i flashed today a custom kernel on my xperia sp locked bootloader. now it turns not on is there any chance to repair this ?
- Flash STOCK kernel of the same firmware u had.
OR
- Flash STOCK SONY firmware
EDIT: Pls before start to do dumb things with ur phone, read a bit about it o what u are ready to do. SONY devices are difficult to brick but no impossible. This is a council no only for ya, for all users of smartphones :thumbup:
Joku1981 said:
- Flash STOCK kernel of the same firmware u had.
OR
- Flash STOCK SONY firmware
EDIT: Pls before start to do dumb things with ur phone, read a bit about it o what u are ready to do. SONY devices are difficult to brick but no impossible. This is a council no only for ya, for all users of smartphones :thumbup:
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Good notice Joku1981 also if the flashing went wrong you might hard bricked your device!(and thats very very bad) But if you can enter flashmode or fastboot mode you should be fine just repair the kernel.
jackaros said:
Good notice Joku1981 also if the flashing went wrong you might hard bricked your device!(and thats very very bad) But if you can enter flashmode or fastboot mode you should be fine just repair the kernel.
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What can you do if you've hard bricked your device?
SunnyChrono6 said:
What can you do if you've hard bricked your device?
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Hard bricked device is a device with fried circuit board (all the guts of the device are useless) the device wont respond and the only way to repair is if you send it using your warranty to sony and they will change the board.
If you are out of warranty it will cost you a bunch and it would not worth it (in my opinion)

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
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syatibi said:
please give me flashtool sir. i can't download the file from my browser
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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....

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