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[Q] Did I just brick my Xperia TL?

So I did a stupid thing and didn't do my homework. I flashed CM 10.2 for Xperia T (Mint) on my rooted Xperia TL but didn't unlock the bootloader first. The phone won't boot. Just a black screen. If I hold the power button, it vibrates once, but nothing comes up on the screen. No LED light indicating charging while plugged in.
Have I just destroyed the phone?

lhamilton1807 said:
So I did a stupid thing and didn't do my homework. I flashed CM 10.2 for Xperia T (Mint) on my rooted Xperia TL but didn't unlock the bootloader first. The phone won't boot. Just a black screen. If I hold the power button, it vibrates once, but nothing comes up on the screen. No LED light indicating charging while plugged in.
Have I just destroyed the phone?
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No. A custom kernel won't work on a locked bootloader, so that is essentially your problem. Just put your phone in flash mode and use flashtool to flash a stock FTF and it should boot up just fine.

Antiga Prime said:
No. A custom kernel won't work on a locked bootloader, so that is essentially your problem. Just put your phone in flash mode and use flashtool to flash a stock FTF and it should boot up just fine.
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Flashtool says my phone is locked and can't be updated.

lhamilton1807 said:
Flashtool says my phone is locked and can't be updated.
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Then maybe put your phone in fastboot mode and flash the kernel first... IDK, I did that once and I'm pretty sure that's how I fixed it. With 7zip you can extract the "kernel.sin" file from the FTF, and use Flashtool in Fastboot mode to flash that kernel.

Thanks. I've been trying to put it into fastboot and can't get it to work. From what I have read, I need to hold power+volDown, right? I've held power + volUp to get it to vibrate three times, then connected it with the power & volDown buttons held and nothing - no blue light for fastboot mode. I've currently got it plugged in (using the oem Sony cable) with a rubber band around the power & volDown buttons. Maybe that'll work... I dunno. The led is just staying red, and I can't see it listed as a fastboot devices by typing "fastboot devcies" when cmd is open in the correct folder in the sdk... Any ideas on how to get this done?
Thanks for your help, everyone.

lhamilton1807 said:
Thanks. I've been trying to put it into fastboot and can't get it to work. From what I have read, I need to hold power+volDown, right? I've held power + volUp to get it to vibrate three times, then connected it with the power & volDown buttons held and nothing - no blue light for fastboot mode. I've currently got it plugged in (using the oem Sony cable) with a rubber band around the power & volDown buttons. Maybe that'll work... I dunno. The led is just staying red, and I can't see it listed as a fastboot devices by typing "fastboot devcies" when cmd is open in the correct folder in the sdk... Any ideas on how to get this done?
Thanks for your help, everyone.
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It's a bit hard to understand what you're trying to do
Fastboot mode = just press vol.up, keep on pressing, connect USB, when you get a blue light release the vol. button
Flash mode = just press vol.down, keep on pressing, connect USB when Flashtool is ready to flash the FTF, when you get a green light release the vol. button
As you can see, you don't have to press the PWR button (only pwr + vol.up to reset, but you already know it).
Usually it's enough to flash a new FTF... I don't know why you get that error: maybe a wrong button combination or maybe you didn't install the drivers needed for flashtool.
If your battery is almost discharged, the fastboot method is good to flash only the kernel in order to recharge the battery and then flash an entire FTF.
I guess your device is ok.
Anyway, have you already seen this guide?

I'll give it a shot. I can't seem to get it into flash mode or fastboot mode, though. When I hold down the Volume up or volume down button and try to plug it in, the light stays red and the computer makes a "connect" sound (Windows 7 - rising tones), then multiple "disconnect" sounds (falling tones). The light stays red and the phone is not connected.
I'm downloading a stock firmware and flashtool and will report back when I've tried it some more.

lhamilton1807 said:
I'll give it a shot. I can't seem to get it into flash mode or fastboot mode, though. When I hold down the Volume up or volume down button and try to plug it in, the light stays red and the computer makes a "connect" sound (Windows 7 - rising tones), then multiple "disconnect" sounds (falling tones). The light stays red and the phone is not connected.
I'm downloading a stock firmware and flashtool and will report back when I've tried it some more.
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I suggest removing the battery, if you have the chance.
Keep the battery removed and press and hold power and volume up buttons simultaneously. Then plug the phone to your computer and you'll enter fastboot mode.
I revived my XV with the same red led that way.
Had to remove the battery before it would work, tho.
Good luck bro!

Sorry it took so long to get to this. I've just been using my backup in the meantime.
I took the battery out and plugged it in like you suggested. Worked like a charm! I've got it flashed and running now. Thanks!

[Help]Flashed wrong kernel now phone is dead.

Hello guys, I flashed kernel with existenz ultimate rom. Now the phone won't boot up nor charge.
Someone help me please. :crying:

AswinAuditore said:
Hello guys, I flashed kernel with existenz ultimate rom. Now the phone won't boot up nor charge.
Someone help me please. :crying:
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Can you enter fastboot by holding VOL+ plugging phone into PC with USB (I think Vol+,)?

LaurynasVP said:
Can you enter fastboot by holding VOL+ plugging phone into PC with USB (I think Vol+,)?
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No, its not even recognized in flashtool.

AswinAuditore said:
No, its not even recognized in flashtool.
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You can try to leave your phone to charge whilst holding button's combination for the night (VOL+/VOL-/BOTH (i don't remember, somebody if know - please correct me)).
After that maybe your phone will be able even to enter the fastboot mode

LaurynasVP said:
You can try to leave your phone to charge whilst holding button's combination for the night (VOL+/VOL-/BOTH (i don't remember, somebody if know - please correct me)).
After that maybe your phone will be able even to enter the fastboot mode
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I tried all key combinations but nothing works. Computer is not detecting phone when connected and phone is not charging or booting.

AswinAuditore said:
I tried all key combinations but nothing works. Computer is not detecting phone when connected and phone is not charging or booting.
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Have you tried to leave your phone charging for several hours? You can give a try, maybe it will work

LaurynasVP said:
Have you tried to leave your phone charging for several hours? You can give a try, maybe it will work
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Its on charge for more than 3 hours.

Your phone might be powered on but be unresponsive. Hold power and volume up for 15 seconds. The phone should vibrate once at about 10 seconds. Keep holding the keys for another 5 seconds and it should vibrate 3 times and power off.
You should then be able to connect in flashmode/fastboot and get your device booting.
Sent from my C6603

AswinAuditore said:
Hello guys, I flashed kernel with existenz ultimate rom. Now the phone won't boot up nor charge.
Someone help me please. :crying:
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This happened to me when I accidentally flashed a Xperia z1 ftf to my Xperia z all I had to do was get a full stock Xperia z ftf get Flash tools ready and when it says to plug phone in flash mode you press and hold all 3 buttons (power,vol+and vol-) all at the same time till it vibrates once then let go of the power button and vol+ but keep holding vol - while plugging in the usb cable this will boot your phone into flash mode
And remember to have all wipe options ticked in flashtools

steparker1991 said:
This happened to me when I accidentally flashed a Xperia z1 ftf to my Xperia z all I had to do was get a full stock Xperia z ftf get Flash tools ready and when it says to plug phone in flash mode you press and hold all 3 buttons (power,vol+and vol-) all at the same time till it vibrates once then let go of the power button and vol+ but keep holding vol - while plugging in the usb cable this will boot your phone into flash mode
And remember to have all wipe options ticked in flashtools
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It is not recognized by the flashtool. Maybe this is a hardware issue ?

AswinAuditore said:
It is not recognized by the flashtool. Maybe this is a hardware issue ?
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Did you try the hard power off key combination that I suggested above? If the phone is powered on but unresponsive, then you cannot connect in flashmode. It needs to be powered off.
Out of interest, which kernel did you flash?
Sent from my C6603

kingvortex said:
Did you try the hard power off key combination that I suggested above? If the phone is powered on but unresponsive, then you cannot connect in flashmode. It needs to be powered off.
Out of interest, which kernel did you flash?
Sent from my C6603
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Yeah tried those power buttons but no use.
I flashed hodor kernel and then eXistenZ Ultimate 3.0.0 .

kingvortex said:
Your phone might be powered on but be unresponsive. Hold power and volume up for 15 seconds. The phone should vibrate once at about 10 seconds. Keep holding the keys for another 5 seconds and it should vibrate 3 times and power off.
You should then be able to connect in flashmode/fastboot and get your device booting.
Sent from my C6603
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Much Thanks ! your method work for my dead Xperia Tablet Z .. May god bless you

My phone is bricked. Can anyone help?

Flashtool does not recognize my device
I can't access Fastboot or Flashmode.
When I press the power button nothing happens.
When I plug the phone into my computer or a wall outlet and hold the UP volume button the LED flashes red then turns blue. It stays blue.
When I plug the phone into my computer or a wall outlet and hold the DOWN volume button the LED flashes red then green then the LED turns off.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

drdoomed said:
Flashtool does not recognize my device
I can't access Fastboot or Flashmode.
When I press the power button nothing happens.
When I plug the phone into my computer or a wall outlet and hold the UP volume button the LED flashes red then turns blue. It stays blue.
When I plug the phone into my computer or a wall outlet and hold the DOWN volume button the LED flashes red then green then the LED turns off.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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It doesnt matter that flashtool doesnt recognize your phone
1- Download the firmware you want
2-Open flashtool
3-Press the flash icon
4-Select flashmode mode
5-Wait until it says to plug in your phone
6-Hold volume down and connect your phone
7-Wait until the proccess ends
8-Done

ExCuTioN said:
It doesnt matter that flashtool doesnt recognize your phone
1- Download the firmware you want
2-Open flashtool
3-Press the flash icon
4-Select flashmode mode
5-Wait until it says to plug in your phone
6-Hold volume down and connect your phone
7-Wait until the proccess ends
8-Done
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When I get to step 6 nothing happens. it's like I can't get into Flashmode. It just repeats connect your device. No matter how many times I do it or how long I hold the button. It's not recognizing the device. PC companion doesnt recognize it either.

drdoomed said:
When I get to step 6 nothing happens. it's like I can't get into Flashmode. It just repeats connect your device. No matter how many times I do it or how long I hold the button. It's not recognizing the device. PC companion doesnt recognize it either.
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you dont see the led flash red/green?
Did anything happend to the phone?Did it fell or did it get wet?

ExCuTioN said:
It doesnt matter that flashtool doesnt recognize your phone
1- Download the firmware you want
2-Open flashtool
3-Press the flash icon
4-Select flashmode mode
5-Wait until it says to plug in your phone
6-Hold volume down and connect your phone
7-Wait until the proccess ends
8-Done
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ExCuTioN said:
you dont see the led flash red/green?
Did anything happend to the phone?Did it fell or did it get wet?
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Yes. I broke the charger connector thing in the phone. I had it repaired and it was working. I honestly think the place that repaired it messed with the phone to get more money out of me.
They fixed it and when I took it, once it ran out of battery it started to do the same thing again. I cant figure out what it is.

drdoomed said:
Yes. I broke the charger connector thing in the phone. I had it repaired and it was working. I honestly think the place that repaired it messed with the phone to get more money out of me.
They fixed it and when I took it, once it ran out of battery it started to do the same thing again. I cant figure out what it is.
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it seems that they didnt fix your phone at all. I suggest you go to a more reliable store or even if there is one near you to a sony repair store

drdoomed said:
Flashtool does not recognize my device
I can't access Fastboot or Flashmode.
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When I plug the phone into my computer or a wall outlet and hold the UP volume button the LED flashes red then turns blue. It stays blue.
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VOL UP (Blue LED) is fastboot. This is working . Thats a good thing.
1. Turn the Handy off
2. Press and hold VOL+UP
3. Connect the cable
4. Wait till the LED is blue and take your fingers from the phone
The display will indicates nothing in this mode.. It's normal.
Now you can Download TWRP Recovery for C6603.
Have you got an open bootloader.
which rom you wanted to install? stock? custom?
1. Download the boot-twrp-v2.img from (please take the right version for your phone):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...t/recovery-stable-twrp-2-4-3-0-touch-t2182112​2. Make your PC available for adb+fastboot:
http://www.android.gs/install-android-sdk-adb-windows/
&
http://www.chip.de/downloads/Minimal-ADB-and-Fastboot_62500183.html​3. Go in folder with "fastboot.exe"
4. Press "Shift+Mouse-Right-Click"
5. "open command windows here"
6. C:\Flashtool\adb>fastboot.exe flash boot boot-twrp-v2.img
Go in Recovery and wipe/factory reset (or flash a new rom, ...)
Should work. Good Luck.
you could try to recover your os via Sony PC Companion
www.chip.de/downloads/Sony-PC-Companion_47336379.html

Xperience Z said:
VOL UP (Blue LED) is fastboot. This is working . Thats a good thing.
1. Turn the Handy off
2. Press and hold VOL+UP
3. Connect the cable
4. Wait till the LED is blue and take your fingers from the phone
The display will indicates nothing in this mode.. It's normal.
Now you can Download TWRP Recovery for C6603.
Have you got an open bootloader.
which rom you wanted to install? stock? custom?
1. Download the boot-twrp-v2.img from (please take the right version for your phone):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...t/recovery-stable-twrp-2-4-3-0-touch-t2182112​2. Make your PC available for adb+fastboot:
http://www.android.gs/install-android-sdk-adb-windows/
&
http://www.chip.de/downloads/Minimal-ADB-and-Fastboot_62500183.html​3. Go in folder with "fastboot.exe"
4. Press "Shift+Mouse-Right-Click"
5. "open command windows here"
6. C:\Flashtool\adb>fastboot.exe flash boot boot-twrp-v2.img
Go in Recovery and wipe/factory reset (or flash a new rom, ...)
Should work. Good Luck.
you could try to recover your os via Sony PC Companion
www.chip.de/downloads/Sony-PC-Companion_47336379.html
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your solution is not going to help because its a hardware problem and pc companion wont help since the phone wont even boot up

in a similar (or worse) problem :
was just using the phone when it hangs .. Instead being smart and patient, I tried to hard-reset it .. the screen goes dark, my android wear disconnect .. but then I literally got nothing ..
tried to put it to the cradle, connect the USB to computer, no lights, nothing
fastboot mode : volume up + connect USB, no lights, nothing
hold power button : no lights, nothing ..
the phone feels cold, so the procs seems to be sleeping ...
any ideas ?

ari197 said:
in a similar (or worse) problem :
was just using the phone when it hangs .. Instead being smart and patient, I tried to hard-reset it .. the screen goes dark, my android wear disconnect .. but then I literally got nothing ..
tried to put it to the cradle, connect the USB to computer, no lights, nothing
fastboot mode : volume up + connect USB, no lights, nothing
hold power button : no lights, nothing ..
the phone feels cold, so the procs seems to be sleeping ...
any ideas ?
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believe me hard reset didnt do that. Either your battery died and now you need a new battery or you phone died and now you need a new phone

Xperia Z stuck on red light

What happened to my phone?
Im on XOPS android 6 rom, and wanted to restart into recovery (power menu)
Now my phone stucks on black screen, and red light is on for the whole time.
Cant do anything, powerbutton + volumeup doesnt work (pressed it like 1000x times and holded for minutes), computer doesnt recognize anything when pluged in.
and red light is always on.
can anyone help me? its my daily phone ((((

Mi$chi said:
What happened to my phone?
Im on XOPS android 6 rom, and wanted to restart into recovery (power menu)
Now my phone stucks on black screen, and red light is on for the whole time.
Cant do anything, powerbutton + volumeup doesnt work (pressed it like 1000x times and holded for minutes), computer doesnt recognize anything when pluged in.
and red light is always on.
can anyone help me? its my daily phone ((((
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I have the same problem , how to fix this

armuttaqin said:
I have the same problem , how to fix this
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Here what i do, first connect your device to computer hope that your device recognized as usb input device, and then googling around in this forum for flashtool , download stock rom with tft format, then follow the instruction for how to flash stock rom by flashtool, after your device successful close flashtool but still connect younger device then press power button, in my case my xperia boot up with stock rom. Hope this will help you

battery dead during flash xperia z
i have xperia z c6603 ..battery dead during flash after complete to reboot it stuck to dead battery..after that no responce at all. i kept for charging but nothing change..when i pressed the volume+ power button just it notifies red led light.. its blank n dead ..plz help

VIKAS321 said:
i have xperia z c6603 ..battery dead during flash after complete to reboot it stuck to dead battery..after that no responce at all. i kept for charging but nothing change..when i pressed the volume+ power button just it notifies red led light.. its blank n dead ..plz help
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Try use as i said above n if doesnt work maybe you can try new baterai

VIKAS321 said:
i have xperia z c6603 ..battery dead during flash after complete to reboot it stuck to dead battery..after that no responce at all. i kept for charging but nothing change..when i pressed the volume+ power button just it notifies red led light.. its blank n dead ..plz help
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never flash your phone when the battery below 50%
you can try to charge your phone or use a new fully charged battery and flash stock rom as @armuttaqin says

Anyone knows how to repair hard bricked phone?

I was flashing my phone and half way through my computer lost power. Now the phone does not start. I can't get it into fastboot, or flash mode.
Pressing 'vol up' + 'power' doesn't work either. Anyone knows how to repair a hard brick?

boringpie said:
I was flashing my phone and half way through my computer lost power. Now the phone does not start. I can't get it into fastboot, or flash mode.
Pressing 'vol up' + 'power' doesn't work either. Anyone knows how to repair a hard brick?
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Does vol down + power work?
Does the charging animation show up?
Does the led emits a light?
At least you could say the support that your device turned of while applying a firmware update and that they need to give you a new device :silly:

MartinX3 said:
Does vol down + power work?
Does the charging animation show up?
Does the led emits a light?
At least you could say the support that your device turned of while applying a firmware update and that they need to give you a new device :silly:
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No charging animation.
if I press vol up + power longer enough the red light will turn on, but it still can't be detected by the computer.....
btw, yesterday I updated my phone to firmware 52.0.A.8.25_R5B and install the new twrp but it was stuck in a boot loop, so I repeat this process four times and still no luck, until the fifth time my PC died on me bricking my phone........

boringpie said:
No charging animation.
if I press vol up + power longer enough the red light will turn on, but it still can't be detected by the computer.....
btw, yesterday I updated my phone to firmware 52.0.A.8.25_R5B and install the new twrp but it was stuck in a boot loop, so I repeat this process four times and still no luck, until the fifth time my PC died on me bricking my phone........
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Did you "fastboot boot twrp" or "fastboot flash boot twrp"?
Weird, I hope the IT guys can help you.

same problem? you have solution?

Does holding volume down + power while plugging the phone into a computer show a green light?

how to repair hard bricked phone?
SOMC Flash Device show only
my Phone Model SOV37 Japan Au
i am try to Global Rom Flash Done
H8216_Customized IL_52.0.A.11.3-R2B
Sony Xperia XZ2 (SOV37 Convert To H8216 )
Bootloader Unlock Done TWRP Root Done
Phone Normally Open Global
2nd time try to Flash this file SOV37_KDDI JP_52.0.C.5.295-R13B
Flash Done but my phone hard bricked show only SOMC Flash Device.
No charging & if I press vol up + power longer enough the red light will turn on, but it still show only SOMC Flash Device. computer.
i need help Sir