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I have Xperia T on official 7.0.A.3.195 firmware.
It is not rooted and boot loader is locked.
Problem is the phone won't charge when it is switched off and I guess that is not good because none of my previous Sony/Ericsson phones behaved like that.
I have read somewhere that this behavior is specific for some versions of CWM, but obviously that is not the issue with my phone.
Also I have found that problem could be related with chargemod file in phone/system/bin, which should be changed, so if someone can send me that file I can try to solve it that way.
Anyone else with xperia T experiencing this issue?
Any other idea how it can be solved (I have already tried factory reset)?
Thanks.
dskoric said:
I have Xperia T on official 7.0.A.3.195 firmware.
It is not rooted and boot loader is locked.
Problem is the phone won't charge when it is switched off and I guess that is not good because none of my previous Sony/Ericsson phones behaved like that.
I have read somewhere that this behavior is specific for some versions of CWM, but obviously that is not the issue with my phone.
Also I have found that problem could be related with chargemod file in phone/system/bin, which should be changed, so if someone can send me that file I can try to solve it that way.
Anyone else with xperia T experiencing this issue?
Any other idea how it can be solved (I have already tried factory reset)?
Thanks.
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If you have not tampered with the phone I would be unhappy with it and take it back to the shop for a replacement.
Or you could repair in pccompanion.
Mine wouldn't charge properly when it was on and I just got it tonight and then when it was off charging was on and off like it was getting unplugged and plugged in again I pressed the power button and now I think it's charging but it didn't turn on I hadn't brotherd to press the power button again just yet
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Torres77an said:
Mine wouldn't charge properly when it was on and I just got it tonight and then when it was off charging was on and off like it was getting unplugged and plugged in again I pressed the power button and now I think it's charging but it didn't turn on I hadn't brotherd to press the power button again just yet
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Charging on and off loop happened to me as well at first, then I unplugged and plugged the charger again, but nothing was happening.
After I switched the phone on it started to charge. Now it charges normally when phone is on, but still noting when phone is switched off.
I have also tried firmware repair in PCC and it didn't help, so I think I will return it to the shop and ask for replacement.
dskoric said:
Charging on and off loop happened to me as well at first, then I unplugged and plugged the charger again, but nothing was happening.
After I switched the phone on it started to charge. Now it charges normally when phone is on, but still noting when phone is switched off.
I have also tried firmware repair in PCC and it didn't help, so I think I will return it to the shop and ask for replacement.
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I had exactly the same problem. I got mine on 3rd Oct, and after about 7 days of use, I discharged the battery to 0% and it automatically turned off. Since then it refused to charge when power off, and as I have 0% battery, it cannot be turned on, making the phone totally unusable!
I finally managed to get it work again, here's the steps if you also find your phone dead.
When 0% battery and auto power off, if you press the power button, the LED light should flash quickly a few times and off.
Now press and hold the power button and when LED is still flashing, plug in the charger (use wall charger not USB on PC). You should remain holding the power button, otherwise the LED will turn off and no charging again.
After about 5 min, it will be charged to a minimum amount required to boot and the screen will be turned on. Now press the volume up key while still holding power button to reset the phone.
I saved my phone just like this, but even now it still cannot charge when power off. Searched this forum and some say it can be fixed by changing the chargemon file? It would be much appreciated if someone can share it.
Thread moved. Please ensure you post in the correct sections in future as all questions belong here in Q&A.
Thanks
AvRS
Just to inform you that in the end I have sent my phone to the service center and thay had to open it, remove battery and connect it again.
After that it was possible to charge the phone when switched off. I got it back now and it still works OK. Hopefully it will stay like that.
Shame on you SONY
dskoric said:
I have Xperia T on official 7.0.A.3.195 firmware.
It is not rooted and boot loader is locked.
Problem is the phone won't charge when it is switched off and I guess that is not good because none of my previous Sony/Ericsson phones behaved like that.
I have read somewhere that this behavior is specific for some versions of CWM, but obviously that is not the issue with my phone.
Also I have found that problem could be related with chargemod file in phone/system/bin, which should be changed, so if someone can send me that file I can try to solve it that way.
Anyone else with xperia T experiencing this issue?
Any other idea how it can be solved (I have already tried factory reset)?
Thanks.
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I bought my XPERIA TX today, I have the same problem.the most issue is when your phone is off then it will not charge at all and LED charging will not work.
You have to switch on the phone and then it starts charging.
This is a big fault of SONY and now I understood why SONY is loosing reputation in mobile market.
I have the latest firmware of 7.0.A.3.220
Like 2 weeks ago my xperia t wouldnt charge too. Fix it then like they said here with a hard reset, volume up and reset. But yesterday i had the problem back. The charger was like on and off cause my notification was busy saying "unplug from socket to save energy". I unplugged the charger from my phone and like 3 seconds later it was BOOM, with a nice flash and my charger died taking out a fuse too. Luckely i just took out the charger, dont wanna know what could have happened if my phone was still on the charger when it short-circuited.
So if you have the same problems.. watch out!
AW: Xperia T won't charge when switched off
Hi, i had the same issue with my Xperia T.
Disassembleing the case and disconnect the
battery for a few minutes solved the Problem
in my case.
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How to open the TL?
I have been looking for a way to open my TL can have you any clue as how to so that? I need to remover the battery like you said to get the phone to start charging again.
Get It Replaced!
If your phone is doing this either call Sony +1-877-7XPERIA (1-877-797-3742) and explain what is going on. You're going to need the info from the pull-out tab found in the SIM/SD bay. It will take a few weeks and some Shipping money. OR your provider will probably replace it for free if you can get it to fail infront of them. (PROTIP: Let it die while using it and do not plug it in for a while)
Your phone will very likely get worse until it fails completely. My experience is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43383759#post43383759
Your phone SHOULD charge like every-other phone. If it is acting funny get it replaced ASAP
I keep coming back to these threads whenever my Experia T is acting up again. I finally bit the bullet and went the hardware way as described in other posts in this thread and also in a comment on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWox7kCygRE
"In the end I fixed this problem by removing the back cover (one screw in where the SIM card goes) and detaching the battery supply from the phone. After a minute or two I reattached the battery supply (its a little yellow tab beside where you plug in the charger) and put the cover back on, plugged into charger and it started charging as normal."
It's surprisingly simple, to be honest.
Did you manage to modify the chargecom file to enable charging while in sleep?
Cheers
Hi.
So I deleted gmail apk and put inverted gmail apk in system apps. Powered off the phone. Tried to power it back on, nothing happens.
Battery was almost full, about 95%. If I hold power button (tried for like 30secs) nothing happens. No LED, no vibrate, screen is black non-stop.
I also tried power& VOL-, power& VOL+, power & both volume... Nothing.
If I plug it into USB cable from PC, nothing. If I plug in the mains charger, nothing.
Tried holding VOL- (and later VOL+) and plug in USB cable from PC to get into download mode, nothing. Flashtool doesn't see the device.
What the HELL just happened? And what can I do?
Sony update service
tipsek said:
Hi.
So I deleted gmail apk and put inverted gmail apk in system apps. Powered off the phone. Tried to power it back on, nothing happens.
Battery was almost full, about 95%. If I hold power button (tried for like 30secs) nothing happens. No LED, no vibrate, screen is black non-stop.
I also tried power& VOL-, power& VOL+, power & both volume... Nothing.
If I plug it into USB cable from PC, nothing. If I plug in the mains charger, nothing.
Tried holding VOL- (and later VOL+) and plug in USB cable from PC to get into download mode, nothing. Flashtool doesn't see the device.
What the HELL just happened? And what can I do?
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JUST DOWNLOAD THE UPDATE SERVICE FROM SONY , CHOOSE YOUR DEVICE AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION AND MAYBE IT WILL GET YOUR PHONE WORK .
UPDATE SERVICE LINK
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
Tried Sony Update Service, also PC Companion and flashtool.. The phone appears to be completely dead, like the battery is empty or not even connected. I don't think it's possible that the battery is empty since it had 95% of power when I switched the phone off..
Now that I think about it, it might be possible, that I turned the phone off, didn't wait for it to vibrate and immediately tried to turn it back on.. Does this somehow put the phone in "hard off mode" or something? I mean I'm just guessing here, because I really have no idea what to do :crying:
Hold power button plus volume until u feel 3 vibrates either the phone will come back on or at least u should be able to connect it to the pc opinion.
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dante501 said:
Hold power button plus volume until u feel 3 vibrates either the phone will come back on or at least u should be able to connect it to the pc opinion.
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if your computer does not recognize your phone or vice versa your phone is hard brick (reinstall sony driver just to be sure), no other way to revive it unless you can get into recovery.
I had the same problem this morning. Itwas on charge overnight from the GPO and this morning, Nothing.
I tried two things. One was the update as suggested here (which is happening as I speak) and the other was to hold the button and the lower volume switch. I was doing these concurrently, with it plugged into my laptop and something worked. THANKFULLY.
I only got the phone about three weeks ago and this is the second time something like this has happened. First time it was totally dead and I had it swapped one for one. Worst part was I had spent some time updating my phone list etc which was subsequently lost (making me think I was working on my phone memory not the sim....)
I've just updated my NFC firmware, whatever that is, and it has gone into sleep mode. But at least it's working.
My longwinded explanation preceeds a short question.
Is this a common occurence with the Xperia Z?
My wife has exactly the same model only exception being hers is white, mine black. She has had no probs. Knew I shoulda gone the white one.
tipsek said:
Tried Sony Update Service, also PC Companion and flashtool.. The phone appears to be completely dead, like the battery is empty or not even connected. I don't think it's possible that the battery is empty since it had 95% of power when I switched the phone off..
Now that I think about it, it might be possible, that I turned the phone off, didn't wait for it to vibrate and immediately tried to turn it back on.. Does this somehow put the phone in "hard off mode" or something? I mean I'm just guessing here, because I really have no idea what to do :crying:
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you have to wait at least 30 sec until you switch it on .leave the phone on the charger atleast for 3 hours try to uninstall and reinstall sony drivers . and then try to flash a stock rom using a flash tool
OK, the phone has been charging overnight (no led indication, charger was cold, so was the phone, so I doubt it's even been charging) about 10 hours. Reinstalled drivers, PC Companion, Update service and flashtool.
I tried these 4 options with 3 different variables (for 12 total combinations) 30 seconds each.
1) No cables connected
2) Mains charger connected
3) USB cable from PC connected:
hold [PWR] 30 secs
hold [PWR] + [VOL-] 30 secs
hold [PWR] + [VOL+] 30 secs
hold [PWR] + [VOL-] + [VOL+] 30 secs
After that, I also tried connecting the phone to USB cable to PC, each time with only 1 open program. First with flastool, then PC Companion, then Update Service with 3 different variables (for a total of 9 combinations). 30 seconds each:
without pressing/holding any buttons
hold [VOL+] while connecting
hold [VOL-] while connecting
Also tried a different USB port and cable, but it's 100% not the PC/drivers/USB cable.
No matter what I tried, nothing happened. Screen on the phone is dead all the time, LED light is dead, no vibrations, no sounds, nothing. Also when trying the PC connected options, no sounds, indications of drivers installing/failing, no activity in my computer, NOTHING on PC.
Are there any more options to try? Or must I send the phone in for repair?
And once again, does anyone know if turning off the phone and NOT waiting for it to vibrate and immediatelly trying to turn it back ON, somehow causes this "dead phone"?
No more ideas? Am I the first one to have this issue?
tipsek said:
No more ideas? Am I the first one to have this issue?
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Seems like you have tried every known possible way to revive it, I think its time you sent it to Sony to have it fixed... I doubt anyone else can help you from here... Good luck.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
I'm afraid to send it because I rooted the phone and my country service centres are known to deny warranty repairs for pretty much any reason they can find.. Sometimes they even make up something.. That's why I was hoping I could somehow fix it.. But yeah, seems there is no way I can do it, so I will have to send it in. Will report what happened.
To be fair, if it wont show on computer or boot up, short of them fixing it then checking, there is no way for them to see it has been rooted?
Xperia Z
That should be correct, but thats exactly what im afraid of. Lets say the battery died for instance. They replace it boot up the phone see its rooted and send me a bill. I hope this wont happen, we shall see..
tipsek said:
That should be correct, but thats exactly what im afraid of. Lets say the battery died for instance. They replace it boot up the phone see its rooted and send me a bill. I hope this wont happen, we shall see..
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Pff, you think technicians are gonna bother opening superuser app to check for root?
I sure hope they wont. Phone has been picked up by delivery service today, that means it will arrive in repair centre by friday, and that means they will start looking at it next week maybe wednesday. Then before they figure out whats wrong, order parts and all, about 2-3 weeks and I can report what was wrong.
Got the phone back today. No idea what they did, no detailed description only "reset of program module SL4". Anyways, phone is working, I didn't have to pay anything, so all is good!:angel:
Hi guys! First of all, sorry for my english, its not my native language.
Yesterday my phone turned off because battery was too low. I put on charge for the whole night. Today when i waked up, i want to turn on my phone after disconnected from charge, but its wont turn on, just red light flash 3 times. I returned to charge but still cant turn on. Sometimes i got the sony logo, then i see the battery icon on screen, but still cant turn in. I have searched on the forums, and maybe its get bricked. I tried to connect the phone to pc, but sony companion and flashtool cant even recognize the device, but my pc see it as unknown device.
What can i do now?
Pls help guys! :crying:
ps: my phone running with cm11
jostee said:
Hi guys! First of all, sorry for my english, its not my native language.
Yesterday my phone turned off because battery was too low. I put on charge for the whole night. Today when i waked up, i want to turn on my phone after disconnected from charge, but its wont turn on, just red light flash 3 times. I returned to charge but still cant turn on. Sometimes i got the sony logo, then i see the battery icon on screen, but still cant turn in. I have searched on the forums, and maybe its get bricked. I tried to connect the phone to pc, but sony companion and flashtool cant even recognize the device, but my pc see it as unknown device.
What can i do now?
Pls help guys! :crying:
ps: my phone running with cm11
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It doesn't go to flashtool mode? If you have drivers properly installed, it should go to flashtool mode. Make sure drivers are ready and then connect USB cable to the phone and not to the PC. Hold down volume down and then connect to the PC. Green light should turn on. It means your phone is in flashtool mode. Flashtool will recognize it. Flash the ftf file. (If it is not happening, remove the back cover press power off button with pen or something until it vibrates three times. That will turn the phone off and then retry)
If you run into any sort of error, fee free to post here!
Happy flashing!
PS: If I helped you, press thanks!
shahrukhqasim said:
It doesn't go to flashtool mode? If you have drivers properly installed, it should go to flashtool mode. Make sure drivers are ready and then connect USB cable to the phone and not to the PC. Hold down volume down and then connect to the PC. Green light should turn on. It means your phone is in flashtool mode. Flashtool will recognize it. Flash the ftf file. (If it is not happening, remove the back cover press power off button with pen or something until it vibrates three times. That will turn the phone off and then retry)
If you run into any sort of error, fee free to post here!
Happy flashing!
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Drivers arent installed, and i cant install now, because sony companion cant recognize the phone, any other solution to install the right driveres
jostee said:
Drivers arent installed, and i cant install now, because sony companion cant recognize the phone, any other solution to install the right driveres
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Download Ubuntu latest version from ubuntu.com and make bootable usb(I use powerISO for making bootable USB). Rest will be simple. Do it. I'll tell you later. You'll have to edit a file and install JAVA and run flashtool. Simple and straight!
Dont make it hard...
Let it recharge for at least 24 hrs (comment from Sony)
After that try again..
@up: How do you think it will work on Linux when even Windows cant recognise the phone? Bit pointless if you ask me..
Thank you guys for helping, it seems just my charger is broken. I get another from my friend, and after a hour charge my phone started!
It seems everything okay now, i not need to flash or start a recovery, just need an another charger
Thank you guys for your help!
mrjraider said:
Dont make it hard...
Let it recharge for at least 24 hrs (comment from Sony)
After that try again..
@up: How do you think it will work on Linux when even Windows cant recognise the phone? Bit pointless if you ask me..
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Actually, I was suggesting Linux because many users run into trouble while installing drivers on windows 8 or later. It was very simple on Ubuntu that's why I was suggesting it. And phone doesn't go to flashtool mode or fastboot mode unless proper drivers are installed.
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My sony xperia sp is stucked to the sony logo and its restarting all the time, i try all of the combinations with the keys and the charging and i try with the back 'off' key but nothing happens.... HELP ME!!!
stefannaumoski said:
My sony xperia sp is stucked to the sony logo and its restarting all the time, i try all of the combinations with the keys and the charging and i try with the back 'off' key but nothing happens.... HELP ME!!!
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Your problem has been discussed over and over again, meaning the answer to your question can be found using the search function.
Search for "bootloop".
I have simillar problem. I have CM11 installed for half a year now and everything was great. Yesterday my phone freezed and turn the screen off, after one minute it restared by itself and freezed again. After that it reboot by itself one more time freeze on the desktop and died forever.
hardreset on back side not working (i try to hold it down for 20 sec+ ). When i plug it in charger led turns red (i had it on charger for 8 hours and it is still red light and phone is dead).
PC companion cant connect to phone, flashtool can't connect, ubuntu can't connect. I will now connect it directly to PC and wait for few hours, but i am not sure if this will work. When the phone goes dead it was on charger with around 25% battery. Any idea what else to try?
Try an charger with more Ampere. I solved that problem charging with the ipad charger....
The best i can do is 1 Amp with car charger (from Plantronics, so i believe it is 1 amp). But still nothing after 1 hour
stronger charger i can't find. Any other idea? The phone is still dead. No vibrating, no detecting from PC only red led light when i start charging it. I am sure shutdown didn't happened because battery was empty, before it freezed it had 13% and then it was at 25% when it died (i was on call) that is why i know this.
Hey guys,
I need your help!
My Sony Xperia SP (C5303) wont start. It crashed while I was using it. Display faded and afterwards I am not able to turn it on.
I searched a lot but havent found anything useful to my problem. I found these articles(well more, but those are the most comprehensive ones):
Article 1 on xda
Article 2 on sonymobile
I tried everything what was mentioned in those articles. Nothing helped. Honestly I am a bit rusty with toying with my phone. I have been in to it on collage, but last few years I settled with what I installed back then ( eXistenz Ultra 3.0.0 I guess or similar version)
When I am trying to charge it red light is on. After a while (15 mins or so) red light disappear. When the phone is at least a bit charged and I try to turn it on it flashes red three times (not every time).
When I plug it in the computer while having Flashtool open it goes like this:
22/055/2015 13:55:27 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
22/055/2015 13:55:27 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
22/055/2015 13:55:28 - INFO - Device disconnected
22/055/2015 13:55:32 - INFO - Selected null
22/055/2015 13:55:32 - INFO - Flash canceled
I guess that is all I know now about the problem.
Please help
PS: I tried the turn off button in the back ( even holding it for like a minute )
From the above info i can only make out that your device is unable to connect to flashtool. Use USB cable of good quality.
You also try reinstalling flashtool
Phoenix854 said:
From the above info i can only make out that your device is unable to connect to flashtool. Use USB cable of good quality.
You also try reinstalling flashtool
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I installed Flashtool v 0.9.18.5, used three different USB cables (including sony original) still the same log. I do not think problem is in this
Can I offer some more specific information? Honestly I do not how else describe my fatal problem
Seems that your battery is completely discharged or you have drivers problem
Here you are step by step:
1- Connect your phone to wall socket and let it charge for 1 or 2 hours
2- After that force shutdown by pressing back reset button till vibrate three times.. Do not turn on the phone
3- Uninstall flashtool and any xperia flashing tools or drivers
4- Download and install PC companion from here:
http://www-support-downloads.sonymo...nloads/PC Companion/Sony PC Companion_Web.exe
5- Open PC Companion program and connect your phone to PC via USB cable while pressing your phone Volume down key
(You should hear windows new hardware plugged sound and your phone led will light with green)
6- follow PCC wizard to repair your phone
Hey, thanks for advice, OsGhaly.
Sadly I already did this - charged my phone from wall socket - pressed the back reset button (hold it) - nothing..no vibrations, nothing
Update: I have this problem for 2 weeks ( using another phone meanwhile), now I tried just for sake to charge it again (I tried everything 14 days ago ) after like 30 minutes it actually kinda turned on - it booted into the screen with charging battery. I was like whooah So I tried to turn it on. During loading graphics got messy again and screen blurred off. An everything is as it was. Broken.
Seems to me it somehow restarted over that 14 days (battery drained ?) and thanks to the fact that battery was depleted it kinda turned on. I guess it was a mistake to try turn it on immediately. I should have tried to reinstall the phone in that battery charging screen I guess. ¨So maybe I should just wait few days to let the battery drain again a try this ? Do not know :-/
But again what u have described I tried 14 days ago, did not work sadly.
Tecronx said:
Hey, thanks for advice, OsGhaly.
Sadly I already did this - charged my phone from wall socket - pressed the back reset button (hold it) - nothing..no vibrations, nothing
Update: I have this problem for 2 weeks ( using another phone meanwhile), now I tried just for sake to charge it again (I tried everything 14 days ago ) after like 30 minutes it actually kinda turned on - it booted into the screen with charging battery. I was like whooah So I tried to turn it on. During loading graphics got messy again and screen blurred off. An everything is as it was. Broken.
Seems to me it somehow restarted over that 14 days (battery drained ?) and thanks to the fact that battery was depleted it kinda turned on. I guess it was a mistake to try turn it on immediately. I should have tried to reinstall the phone in that battery charging screen I guess. ¨So maybe I should just wait few days to let the battery drain again a try this ? Do not know :-/
But again what u have described I tried 14 days ago, did not work sadly.
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Why u want to wait? U can simple press and hold the reset button for 8 sec or so till it makes 3 vibrations consecutively. After that charge your phone for 1h and then without booting it flash stock ftf via flashtool
When you unplug the back of the phone you have a yellow power off.
Plug your usb, push the off and power + and release when blue led appeare.
If don't work push long time (1mn) the off and retry
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bobslesbricoleurs said:
When you unplug the back of the phone you have a yellow power off.
Plug your usb, push the off and power + and release when blue led appeare.
If don't work push long time (1mn) the off and retry
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Thanks for response. But I already stated I tried this. Nothing happens. No vibrations, no leds, nothing.
Try to charge him, max 20mn if don't work tell me
What's kernel you use at last?
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bobslesbricoleurs said:
Try to charge him, max 20mn if don't work tell me
What's kernel you use at last?
Sent from my Xperia SP using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Nothing.
Rom is eXistenz 3.0.0
here is the thread with that rom:
link
I am not actually sure which kernel it is, since in the info it says something else than in installation guide. So please check for yourself because I could give you a wrong information
Still no progress. Please help
Tecronx said:
Nothing.
Rom is eXistenz 3.0.0
here is the thread with that rom:
link
I am not actually sure which kernel it is, since in the info it says something else than in installation guide. So please check for yourself because I could give you a wrong information
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eXistenZ uses stock kernel. I think you should try flashing your SP through some other PC.
Either your battery is damaged or USB socket problem
Nope, using another pc did not help. So I am still stuck with bricked phone. I would like to quote the article I linked in the first post because it exactly describes my problem. But in that article wasnt found a helpful solution either.
"...When I charge it, the red light on the bottom just comes and goes. Stays on for a few minutes, then goes off for a few minutes. I let it charge for almost 6 hours like this and nothing has happened. When I plug the phone into my PC you hear the USB connected sound, but right after you hear the disconnected sound, and nothing shows up in device manager. I tried the Vol+ and Power button combo and nothing happens. I tried holding the reset button on the back for 5-10 seconds and nothing happens. I get no vibrations at all. The phone is not detected in any program like SUS, Flashtool, or PC companion. Some times when I press the power button I get 2 red short flashes, I have no idea what this means as it's not consistent, and only happens every once in a while.... "
I have my phone in warranty but my display is cracked a bit and I not original software is installed on the device so I am not sure if warranty wasnt voided by those things. Please help.
Qouted article:
XDA Article
Tecronx said:
Nope, using another pc did not help. So I am still stuck with bricked phone. I would like to quote the article I linked in the first post because it exactly describes my problem. But in that article wasnt found a helpful solution either.
"...When I charge it, the red light on the bottom just comes and goes. Stays on for a few minutes, then goes off for a few minutes. I let it charge for almost 6 hours like this and nothing has happened. When I plug the phone into my PC you hear the USB connected sound, but right after you hear the disconnected sound, and nothing shows up in device manager. I tried the Vol+ and Power button combo and nothing happens. I tried holding the reset button on the back for 5-10 seconds and nothing happens. I get no vibrations at all. The phone is not detected in any program like SUS, Flashtool, or PC companion. Some times when I press the power button I get 2 red short flashes, I have no idea what this means as it's not consistent, and only happens every once in a while.... "
I have my phone in warranty but my display is cracked a bit and I not original software is installed on the device so I am not sure if warranty wasnt voided by those things. Please help.
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Since u have not unlocked your bootloader you are still in warranty. Now only service center can repair ur phone. Dont tell them u have installed a custom rom or rooted ur device if u want to claim warranty.
Hello.
Please take your time to read this message.. It contains detailed information about this case...
I have a broken Z1 phone which I'm trying to fix. It all started with the phone turning off randomly, and wasn't possible to turn it back on. Not using the power button/red reset button or using power + volume up together (this worked previous times).
When the screen died, I could see white blocks of pixels moving around a few seconds before it completely shut down. There were no signs of life after that, the LED was completely dead as well. The computer didn't notice the device if I connected it with a USB cable. If I tried to charge the phone, the LED wouldn't turn red.
I decided to wait for a week in order to see if the battery could run out of charge. So after a week I took the USB cable and started to charge it. The LED turned back on, with a red color, which is correct when it is charging.
I thought it would work to boot - but nope, it did not work at all. Now is the time I decided to open up my device. I used a heat gun to heat the back edges of the phone. I then used some palastic tool to open the back cover from the phone. It all went very smooth and I disconnected the battery from the phone (removed the cable from the motherboard).
I let it be for about 10 minutes. After that I inserted the cable back to the motherboard, and tried to boot. This time, nothing happend again.. So I started to charge it, and a screen came up saying 1% battery... So I let it charge the battery for a few hours until it rached 100%.
The battery is now 100% charged. The phone still refuses to boot up the first time. The second time I tried, it worked. I was able to connect my phone to my computer, so I took a backup of all files. I downloaded Sony PC Companion, and made a factory reset. This went very smooth as well.
I thought everything was fixed after this - but nope. The phone randomly shuts down a few times, and each and every time, I'm just starting it again (it did crash both when I was using it, and when I did not). I was speaking on the phone with it yesterday for 1 hour (used a bluetooth device), without the back cover connected to the phone. The call went very good and the phone didn't crash anymore that evening.
I thought everything was good, once again. So I was letting my phone be powered on during the night when I was sleeping. When I woke up, I went to check the phone - and it was: dead.
Since this, I have not been able to power it on again. No matter what I do. I have tried to disconnect the battery, check for cables that aren't fixed and so on.. But everything seems to be OK.
My thought was that the battery was bad, so I went to a store in order to check if the battery is OK or not. They tested the battery with some kind of device, and said it has about 40% charge left.. And they didn't see any issues with it.
So... now I'm wondering, what kind of parts do I need in order to fix my phone? Is it just a new battery, or is it the whole motherboard that is gone? What do you think? I know you guys are very experienced, so I have high hopes of help from you.
Regards
Hello!
Sorry to hear about what happened to your Z1, I'm currently in the state that my phone has a red LED when connected to anything and stays like that, PC doesn't even recognize it.
I see your problem is different, I'd suggest you to start here and hope for the best. Unfortunately I can't do that to my phone because PC is not recognizing my device.
Good luck
Regards,
~J2C
Just2Cause said:
Hello!
Sorry to hear about what happened to your Z1, I'm currently in the state that my phone has a red LED when connected to anything and stays like that, PC doesn't even recognize it.
I see your problem is different, I'd suggest you to start here and hope for the best. Unfortunately I can't do that to my phone because PC is not recognizing my device.
Good luck
Regards,
~J2C
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Thanks for your reply. I have already tried that, however, my PC is not recognizing the phone either - so I'm not really sure how to proceed.
Robinjoeh said:
Thanks for your reply. I have already tried that, however, my PC is not recognizing the phone either - so I'm not really sure how to proceed.
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Then all I can say is.. Welcome abroad!
Just2Cause said:
Then all I can say is.. Welcome abroad!
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Well, thank you...
I decided to take apart the device even more, and I found something on my motherboard, which probably is rust.
Check it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/help/dead-motherboard-sony-xperia-z1-pictures-t3143905
Hi, I think my z1 is not yet completely dead, it still recognized by my PC. Its just no display, is there way to fix this issue,?thanks
MEandMC said:
Hi, I think my z1 is not yet completely dead, it still recognized by my PC. Its just no display, is there way to fix this issue,?thanks
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Hello.
Have you tried Volume up + power button pressed together for about 10-15 seconds? Do you feel any vibrations, how many?
Robinjoeh said:
Hello.
Have you tried Volume up + power button pressed together for about 10-15 seconds? Do you feel any vibrations, how many?
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Yes, I watch it over YouTube. Still not working
MEandMC said:
Yes, I watch it over YouTube. Still not working
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Download Sony PC Companion, plug in your phone and follow the instructions in order to reset your phone. If that doesn't work, then you have probably had water or some other hardware failure.
Is this problem will cost me a lot of money if I'll bring it back to Sony for them to repair?
MEandMC said:
Is this problem will cost me a lot of money if I'll bring it back to Sony for them to repair?
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Not if you repair via Sony PC Companion. It will re-install the system on the phone, so in case it is a software error, it will be fixed.
However, if that doesn't help, then you need to check if you have any warranty valid on your phone. Even if you have warranty, it is not sure that Sony will cover costs for repairing your device. For example water damages will most likely be refused, and you'll have to pay for it yourself. I don't know how much it would cost though.