[Q] Bricked my phone... but weirdly. - XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello... I seem to have bricked my phone but it's a weird brick. I tried a new ROM since I was having problems with my old one, and it got stuck on a reboot loop. I just didn't know what to do and (very stupidly, in retrospective...) just wiped the system partition. Now of course I can't access xRecovery (to be fair, they warned against doing that) and I don't remember if I had CWM installed at the time.
The phone was rooted, stock kernel.
Now, I can boot the phone and get stuck on Sony Ericsson logo... so far so good. But when I try to get it into flash mode, it won't boot. Is there anything I can do to un-brick it?
I tried Flashtool, PCC and SEUS. But since I can't boot into flash mode, it doesn't work.
If there's any more info I can provide please tell me and I will.
Thanks a lot.

Have you tried with flashtool as described in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35338935&postcount=2 ?

stamatis said:
Have you tried with flashtool as described in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35338935&postcount=2 ?
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Yes, I tried Flashtool, SEUS and PCC. I un-bricked it from soft bricks quite a few times. But I can't now because I can't boot on flash mode.

TheDogWithoutFear said:
Hello... I seem to have bricked my phone but it's a weird brick. I tried a new ROM since I was having problems with my old one, and it got stuck on a reboot loop. I just didn't know what to do and (very stupidly, in retrospective...) just wiped the system partition. Now of course I can't access xRecovery (to be fair, they warned against doing that) and I don't remember if I had CWM installed at the time.
The phone was rooted, stock kernel.
Now, I can boot the phone and get stuck on Sony Ericsson logo... so far so good. But when I try to get it into flash mode, it won't boot. Is there anything I can do to un-brick it?
I tried Flashtool, PCC and SEUS. But since I can't boot into flash mode, it doesn't work.
If there's any more info I can provide please tell me and I will.
Thanks a lot.
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Dude looks like it just a soft brick ... u can download the official firmware for this model and try to flash it from flashtool..power off phone, hold back button key left on right side and connect the USB to PC at the same time,... PC will detect your phone and turns to blue light..
In my case i totally ****ed up when i tried to unlock the bootloader. Now my phone is totally dead.. can't go to falshmode, phone won't start at all... but in your case at least your phone is turning on in sony ericsson logo which means its just a soft brick ...

heerarana said:
power off phone, hold back button key left on right side and connect the USB to PC at the same time,... PC will detect your phone and turns to blue light..
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That is called booting to flash mode, and that's what my phone can't do... the main reason I'm posting here.

TheDogWithoutFear said:
Hello... I seem to have bricked my phone but it's a weird brick. I tried a new ROM since I was having problems with my old one, and it got stuck on a reboot loop. I just didn't know what to do and (very stupidly, in retrospective...) just wiped the system partition. Now of course I can't access xRecovery (to be fair, they warned against doing that) and I don't remember if I had CWM installed at the time.
The phone was rooted, stock kernel.
Now, I can boot the phone and get stuck on Sony Ericsson logo... so far so good. But when I try to get it into flash mode, it won't boot. Is there anything I can do to un-brick it?
I tried Flashtool, PCC and SEUS. But since I can't boot into flash mode, it doesn't work.
If there's any more info I can provide please tell me and I will.
Thanks a lot.
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if you have unlocked bootloader.
try this. it should go into flash mode this way.
launch flashtool. select some kernel. alfs or nAa.
take the phone battery out. connect the usb and then put in the battery immediately.
it should start flashing the kernel. then you can use the cwm integrated in the kernel

CnC-ROCK said:
if you have unlocked bootloader.
try this. it should go into flash mode this way.
launch flashtool. select some kernel. alfs or nAa.
take the phone battery out. connect the usb and then put in the battery immediately.
it should start flashing the kernel. then you can use the cwm integrated in the kernel
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Thanks! But I don't have unlocked bootloader, mine is one of the ones you can't unlock safely

TheDogWithoutFear said:
Thanks! But I don't have unlocked bootloader, mine is one of the ones you can't unlock safely
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try the same method with seus instead of flashtool

CnC-ROCK said:
try the same method with seus instead of flashtool
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Well... I don't know how since it wasn't working, but I got it to boot in flash mode with SEUS... but it says it doesn't have any software available for my device? Both in SEUS and PCC.

TheDogWithoutFear said:
Well... I don't know how since it wasn't working, but I got it to boot in flash mode with SEUS... but it says it doesn't have any software available for my device?
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that was the point.. to boot into flash mode
:silly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597268
get it to flash mode however you got it. seus or battery removal method and then
follow from step C. download the rom in post and install using flashtool
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or follow this now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356349

CnC-ROCK said:
that was the point.. to boot into flash mode
:silly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597268
follow from step C. download the rom in post and install using flashtool
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I imagined xD. I just tried with that too.
With flashtool, it gets stuck on "Reading device information" (I wanted to post edit and post this but the forum didn't let me xD). I'll let it try a little bit longer, but it's been a while.

TheDogWithoutFear said:
I imagined xD. I just tried with that too.
With flashtool, it gets stuck on "Reading device information" (I wanted to post edit and post this but the forum didn't let me xD). I'll let it try a little bit longer, but it's been a while.
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if it fails for any reason then try flashing older baseband and then try seus. i dont remember if flashing baseband requires unlocked bootloader but its worth the effort

CnC-ROCK said:
if it fails for any reason then try flashing older baseband and then try seus. i dont remember if flashing baseband requires unlocked bootloader but its worth the effort
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Okay, it's been stuck for about an hour. Tried flashing the older band, it gets stuck on "reading device..." too.

TheDogWithoutFear said:
Okay, it's been stuck for about an hour. Tried flashing the older band, it gets stuck on "reading device..." too.
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try the repair option in seus if its still there.
i once got into this situation had to keep trying seus till it stopped showing the "no software update found" or whatever it is. keep trying with seus. its your only free hope.

Try different basebands...

AlchemistDS said:
Try different basebands...
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desperate to get 10 posts? it was already suggested. please read before posting.

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after naa14 kernel accidently restore bootloader lock

Now the phone can't turn on. I can't do just identify. Sorry if there is other thread like that, i just can't find. Thank you for helping me
wolf6621 said:
Now the phone can't turn on. I can't do just identify. Sorry if there is other thread like that, i just can't find. Thank you for helping me
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Pull out the battery then replace it, try to connect it flash mode, if the led light doesn't turn on so you got hard brick.(try charging phone it might ran out of battery)
Have to repair in sony service center.
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you can fix it with pcc.
so dont worry to much.cheers
minimum edition
i can turn on the flash mode and identify with s1tool, but i can't unlock with msm7227_semc script, because the cooked rom, and recovery can't boot up. The sony companion just waiting for turn it on...
wolf6621 said:
i can turn on the flash mode and identify with s1tool, but i can't unlock with msm7227_semc script, because the cooked rom, and recovery can't boot up. The sony companion just waiting for turn it on...
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So it's fine:thumbup:
Reinstall drivers using Gordon's gate
Then download & flash stock 2,1,1 frimware.(or repair using pcc)
#unlock using flashtools is highly recommended
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thank for help. Sorry for long thread. PCC repair worked fine thanks a lot
wolf6621 said:
thank for help. Sorry for long thread. PCC repair worked fine thanks a lot
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if any problem with your phone when soft brick, please back to stock 2.1.1. version and stock kernel. you can try different methods as one told you in the above post.
if i am not wrong...if u lock bootloader with a custom kernel it gets hard bricked...so you are out of luck...

[Q] Bricked Xperia X8 (E15i) HELP!!! May be hard brick

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.
J_T_ said:
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.
cascabel said:
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.

[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?
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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

I guess its bricked, HELP PLEASE!!

I was flashing 2.6.32.61-nAa-jb-06 kernel so that i can flash JB mini....after flashing the kernel via flashtools, i turned it on (felt the vibe) but nothing came on the screen,, the screen was on i could make that out...i left it for few minutes but nothing happened so i restarted it again....again nothing on the screen so i decided to flash it agian....This time while selecting the kernel file i think instead of selecting the x8 kernel i selected x10 kernel which was already there i dont know how...flashed it thinking its the same file and now it doesnt even turn on, no response on charge also....PLEASE HELP ME!!!
you hard bricked it, flashing a wrong kernel can lead to that case, you need to send it to the nearby service center, afaik
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abhirulz94 said:
I was flashing 2.6.32.61-nAa-jb-06 kernel so that i can flash JB mini....after flashing the kernel via flashtools, i turned it on (felt the vibe) but nothing came on the screen,, the screen was on i could make that out...i left it for few minutes but nothing happened so i restarted it again....again nothing on the screen so i decided to flash it agian....This time while selecting the kernel file i think instead of selecting the x8 kernel i selected x10 kernel which was already there i dont know how...flashed it thinking its the same file and now it doesnt even turn on, no response on charge also....PLEASE HELP ME!!!
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That's not good...
But before you're sending it to a service center, try this:
1. Download the Soný Ericsson Update Service (often called SEUS) from here: http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/
2. Boot X8 into fastboot mode (holding back button, if you can't do that, it's really bricked :/)
3. Follow the SEUS instructions
GOOD LUCK, MB
MrBrubble said:
That's not good...
But before you're sending it to a service center, try this:
1. Download the Soný Ericsson Update Service (often called SEUS) from here: http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/
2. Boot X8 into fastboot mode (holding back button, if you can't do that, it's really bricked :/)
3. Follow the SEUS instructions
GOOD LUCK, MB
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if he flashed the x10 kernel, it's a hard brick. and step 3 isn't going to work if it's bricked like step 2 stated.
hey I once got my phone bricked flashing wrong rom to stock n I thought I have to throw it ... but I did repair with sony companion .. but after many trials because my phone was not getting detected in flashmode n phone was not getting on also.. so try that first.. all the best
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use sony pc companion that is for x8
altshift said:
hey I once got my phone bricked flashing wrong rom to stock n I thought I have to throw it ... but I did repair with sony companion .. but after many trials because my phone was not getting detected in flashmode n phone was not getting on also.. so try that first.. all the best
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use sony pc companion that is for x8
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what you had was a bootloop. not a hard brick. there is no way to revive a hard bricked phone using pcc, seus, or flashtool.
Thanks everyone for your response.
so i guess there is no way to repair a hard bricked phone at home... I have to send it to the service centre...I would be very thankful if anyone can tell how much money it will take to repair....
abhirulz94 said:
I was flashing 2.6.32.61-nAa-jb-06 kernel so that i can flash JB mini....after flashing the kernel via flashtools, i turned it on (felt the vibe) but nothing came on the screen,, the screen was on i could make that out...i left it for few minutes but nothing happened so i restarted it again....again nothing on the screen so i decided to flash it agian....This time while selecting the kernel file i think instead of selecting the x8 kernel i selected x10 kernel which was already there i dont know how...flashed it thinking its the same file and now it doesnt even turn on, no response on charge also....PLEASE HELP ME!!!
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was your bootloader unlocked?
goudaniket said:
was your bootloader unlocked?
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yes i was using gingerdx :/ everything is so simple on my defy stupid flashtool! :/
abhirulz94 said:
yes i was using gingerdx :/ everything is so simple on my defy stupid flashtool! :/
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hmmmm..
this can b a hard brick then..

I have a paperweights, help...

I have root and unlocked bootloader. I did an update of lg and thereafter blocked, do not know if this was the problem.
Install the CWM by room (room enox iodak08 +), I can enter the bootloader, installing, when reboot the sistem entering the boot but does not start with the system and back to CWM after being taken. I can not get into the room and I can get into CWM. I've done factory reset and wipecache, I returned instal to the room, and nothing, enters the boot but does not start with the room.
I'm in a tricky situation, I stopped to have a mobile phone and I stick one paperweights. Need a little help.
Manholas said:
I have root and unlocked bootloader. I did an update of lg and thereafter blocked, do not know if this was the problem.
Install the CWM by room (room enox iodak08 +), I can enter the bootloader, installing, when reboot the sistem entering the boot but does not start with the system and back to CWM after being taken. I can not get into the room and I can get into CWM. I've done factory reset and wipecache, I returned instal to the room, and nothing, enters the boot but does not start with the room.
I'm in a tricky situation, I stopped to have a mobile phone and I stick one paperweights. Need a little help.
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As always - flash a kdz and start from scratch if you can't get it working. And ... SEARCH
SimonTS said:
As always - flash a kdz and start from scratch if you can't get it working. And ... SEARCH
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I can not get the pc to recognize the phone. I already have the KDZ file (V20A_00.kdz)
Manholas said:
I can not get the pc to recognize the phone. I already have the KDZ file (V20A_00.kdz)
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Install or reinstall latest drivers from LG and try again when it does'nt work change usb port or try it on other PC.
Good Luck..
as I am in CWM recovery, removed the sd card and put a room.zip and flash. Did the installation but when "reboot sistem" back to cwm recovery.
The problem is that the Phone was locked into CWM recovery. And I have no way to recognize the phone on PC. Is there any way to unlock the CWM recovery v6.0.4.5?
Manholas said:
The problem is that the Phone was locked into CWM recovery. And I have no way to recognize the phone on PC. Is there any way to unlock the CWM recovery v6.0.4.5?
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no. boot into s/w mode and flash kdz. there are plenty of guides. if your pc cant detect your phone while it's in s/w mode, then reinstall drivers
Manholas said:
The problem is that the Phone was locked into CWM recovery. And I have no way to recognize the phone on PC. Is there any way to unlock the CWM recovery v6.0.4.5?
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As you stated in your first post...
Manholas said:
I have root and unlocked bootloader. I did an update of lg and thereafter blocked, do not know if this was the problem.
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It has been stated time and time again that your must NEVER carry out a vendor OTA on a rooted or modified device. It causes a problem 90% of the time as the OTA has no flexibility to deal with something it isn't expecting to find - so you get exactly what you have.
Just be thankful that it is almost impossible to hard-brick our device or you really would have a paperweight. Instead you just need to search and read a little to get it back up and running.
Flying_Bear said:
no. boot into s/w mode and flash kdz. there are plenty of guides. if your pc cant detect your phone while it's in s/w mode, then reinstall drivers
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If you turn on the mobile it goes into CWM recovery. The problem is that the Phone was locked into CWM recovery. And I have no way to recognize the phone on PC. Is there any way to unlock the CWM recovery v6.0.4.5?
SimonTS said:
As you stated in your first post...
It has been stated time and time again that your must NEVER carry out a vendor OTA on a rooted or modified device. It causes a problem 90% of the time as the OTA has no flexibility to deal with something it isn't expecting to find - so you get exactly what you have.
Just be thankful that it is almost impossible to hard-brick our device or you really would have a paperweight. Instead you just need to search and read a little to get it back up and running.
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Ok, thanks for the warning was a real oversight. But, .. and help. I'm just locked into CWM recovery and I can not enter the phone otherwise. thanks
Flying_Bear said:
no. boot into s/w mode and flash kdz. there are plenty of guides. if your pc cant detect your phone while it's in s/w mode, then reinstall drivers
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Manholas said:
Ok, thanks for the warning was a real oversight. But, .. and help. I'm just locked into CWM recovery and I can not enter the phone otherwise. thanks
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As @Flying_Bear has already said to you...
Manholas said:
Ok, thanks for the warning was a real oversight. But, .. and help. I'm just locked into CWM recovery and I can not enter the phone otherwise. thanks
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You need to get your PC to recognise the phone, thats the first step in this repair (unless the usb port is broken, there's no reason why it wont recognise, whats your OS and version, usb 2 or 3?)
why not put cm10.1 on a microsd and flash it from there?
JoinTheRealms said:
You need to get your PC to recognise the phone, thats the first step in this repair (unless the usb port is broken, there's no reason why it wont recognise, whats your OS and version, usb 2 or 3?)
why not put cm10.1 on a microsd and flash it from there?
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it still won't work, after upgrading it ota while having custom recovery installed, a person will be locked to recovery for some reason (atleast other people were). the only way to fix it that i know of is to reflash a kdz
Manholas said:
If you turn on the mobile it goes into CWM recovery. The problem is that the Phone was locked into CWM recovery. And I have no way to recognize the phone on PC. Is there any way to unlock the CWM recovery v6.0.4.5?
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cmon, pay some attention you don't need to turn on the phone, or boot into the system itself to boot into s/w mode. now, there are tons (like 3 or 4 guides, plus many other topics opened by people with exact same problem like you) threads that tell you what to do (hint: figure out how to boot into s/w mode), so i'll let you search around for the guide.
I suggest using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2682146
It's easier, faster and safer than flashing a .kdz file. (Plus, it tells you how to get into the s/w upgrade mode!)
Greetings from my Nexus 7 FHD!
balloon27 said:
I suggest using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2682146
It's easier, faster and safer than flashing a .kdz file. (Plus, it tells you how to get into the s/w upgrade mode!)
Greetings from my Nexus 7 FHD!
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I think this method also flashes a kdz, but does it automatically for you. But yeah, this one is easier than manually flashing. Thanks for posting it
Also, thiy method will format internal sd card. My suggestion is to do a data/system format from cwm before you go in to flashing a kdz, either manually or automatically, so you don't end up with formatted internal sd card
A big thanks to SimonTS, JoinTheRealms, Flying_Bear and balloon27. This is a fantastic forum and you guys are spectacular. Due to professional reasons only going back to the forum after seven days, I go to the sea and I'm without net. Got this getaway just to thank you for the care provided, the mobile phone is the same and will just touch it after a week. Once again, thank you very much.
I just make the process advised by balloon27 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2682146). I have my 4X hd back .... yupi, yupi, yupi, yupi, yupi, ..... you guys are just the greatest. Once again a big thank you all of you. The 4X HD is working like a charm, a thank-you to the forum.

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