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[Q] Broke my x8 help

hi, after installing the rom launcher app to my phone i accidently flashed it for the wrong phone type, now i cant start the phone, it just hangs on the sony erricson screen. is it possible to fix this?

spryguyuk said:
hi, after installing the rom launcher app to my phone i accidently flashed it for the wrong phone type, now i cant start the phone, it just hangs on the sony erricson screen. is it possible to fix this?
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please tell me you installed xrecovery. if so then boot into xrecovery and restore a backup
option 2​use pc companion to restore.

hi, i had x recovery installed on my x8 which was rooted, i had upgraded to froyo bread but was having issues with the camera, so i dowloaded a new rom, and tried xrecover to install the new rom. but kept getting md5 checksum errors.
i have just downloaded flashtools to try and re write the firmwear, but it wont see my phone.
its stuck at the sony erricson boot screen, and the flash tool is reporting the phone has usb de bugging turned off, so i guess it wont let me re flash the firmwear

ok. got pc companion trying to update the phone, fingers crossed

I think this might help you...
can you boot into recovery again??

spryguyuk said:
ok. got pc companion trying to update the phone, fingers crossed
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yep fingers crossed.
p.s i think it says md5 sum error because something was rewrote. title maybe?

Thank you
hello again, thank you for your help. my phone is now opperational again.
i used pc companion to re write a copy of the original firmwear, and everything is now working fine, just as it was when i purchased it new. phew.
cant thank you guys enough.
i was actually trying to change my os when this happened. from froyo to gingerbread. the version i downloaded used md7?? (i am new to all this and dont fully understand) but my phone was looking for md5, something like that.
got the fun job of rooting it again now lol.
what is the best android version for the x8 that still alows for the use of the camera?

spryguyuk said:
hello again, thank you for your help. my phone is now opperational again.
i used pc companion to re write a copy of the original firmwear, and everything is now working fine, just as it was when i purchased it new. phew.
cant thank you guys enough.
i was actually trying to change my os when this happened. from froyo to gingerbread. the version i downloaded used md7?? (i am new to all this and dont fully understand) but my phone was looking for md5, something like that.
got the fun job of rooting it again now lol.
what is the best android version for the x8 that still alows for the use of the camera?
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GingerDX Is my favourite.
Good quality photos. 3MPX
Leave a thanks if I helped!

thanks
lol, it all helps, just wish i could remember how to install xrecovery, cant remember where i downloaded it, i had the individual files, but all i can find is the apk now, and the forums are awaysh with methods of installing the apk, but i cant get any of them to work. i cant find the original thread i used to to get it installed, and cant remember what i used to change the permisions of the files lol. having a bad memory day.

spryguyuk said:
just wish i could remember how to install xrecovery, cant remember where i downloaded it, i had the individual files, but all i can find is the apk now, and the forums are awaysh with methods of installing the apk, but i cant get any of them to work. i cant find the original thread i used to to get it installed, and cant remember what i used to change the permisions of the files lol. having a bad memory day.
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Flashtool?
- Grab it, enable USB-Debugging on your phone, connect it to the computer.
- Press "Ask root perm" and keep an eye at your phone - you need to confirm a superuser request.
*Achievement unlocked*
- Press the now unlocked "xRecovery" button to inject xRecovery
And remember that you can also root your phone from Flashtool.
PC Companion... Update Service... Hah!... Useless crap since we got Flashtool... Sony Ericsson doesn't release any more updates for the X8 anyway, so it's kinda useless as the Android drivers can be installed manually without the need to install PCC or SEUS.

[Q] Problems after update to 14.2.A.1.136

I recently updated my Z1(C6902) to 14.2.A.1.136 via sony update centre. I couldn't find C6902 in the options so after reading some stuff, I chose the model as C6916. There were no issues while updating, everything went well. But when I put my phone on charging, the battery temp. was reaching 47-48 C and the phone was charging very slowly(took 7 hours for 7-100%). Another problem I am facing is that there is a small follow up system update with the same firmware number which is of 54.2 MB. I have downloaded it and tried to install but it simply downloads the whole update and then says could not download. I can't figure out what the problem is. Please help!
EDIT: Also, I am unable to connect the phone to the PC via Minimal ADB and fastboot. It gets stuck on the screen saying waiting for device

xy12344321 said:
I recently updated my Z1(C6902) to 14.2.A.1.136 via sony update centre. I couldn't find C6902 in the options so after reading some stuff, I chose the model as C6916. There were no issues while updating, everything went well. But when I put my phone on charging, the battery temp. was reaching 47-48 C and the phone was charging very slowly(took 7 hours for 7-100%). Another problem I am facing is that there is a small follow up system update with the same firmware number which is of 54.2 MB. I have downloaded it and tried to install but it simply downloads the whole update and then says could not download. I can't figure out what the problem is. Please help!
EDIT: Also, I am unable to connect the phone to the PC via Minimal ADB and fastboot. It gets stuck on the screen saying waiting for device
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How it possible that PCC or SUS not show C6902 but C6919 !! WHAT!
anyway
PC companion and SonyUpdateService can recognize ur phone?
IF yes, repair ur phone
u installed wrong firmware
there s lots of same thing in firmware of C6902 with C6916 but there some different too!
if no tools can recognize ur phone maybe u can wipe ur phone through recovery!
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x102x96x said:
How it possible that PCC or SUS not show C6902 but C6919 !! WHAT!
anyway
PC companion and SonyUpdateService can recognize ur phone?
IF yes, repair ur phone
u installed wrong firmware
there s lots of same thing in firmware of C6902 with C6916 but there some different too!
if no tools can recognize ur phone maybe u can wipe ur phone through recovery!
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My phone was recognised perfectly. Anyway the problem is solved now. I reinstalled the same firmware again with a factory reset. Now everything is working perfectly.
P.S - The display is brilliant with the new firmware. Images look so real and clear. The battery life has improved even further. Screen on time of 2 hrs and 30 mins and i still have 50% battery left :angel: . I have fallen in love with my z1 all over again!

[SOLVED] Unbrick c5303 possible?

Hey Folks,
Yesterday I came accross a new firmware for my C5303 (Stock) Rom. Problem was, something went fishy on my computer and the upgrade process went south midways.
Probelm being: I have neither rooted, nor unlocked the bootloader.
Is there a way to unbrick? Unfortunatelly I have learned, that appart from other SONY devices, the SP is not so peachy when it comes to custom roms.
Current state:
The device is not recogniced by the flash tool of Sony, or the suite.
Could someone point fingers where to look for a solution?

You will have to flash an FTF file using "flashtool".
A search on this forum will surely point you in the right direction.
There are already plenty of guides.
Good luck!

kevke said:
Hey Folks,
Yesterday I came accross a new firmware for my C5303 (Stock) Rom. Problem was, something went fishy on my computer and the upgrade process went south midways.
Probelm being: I have neither rooted, nor unlocked the bootloader.
Is there a way to unbrick? Unfortunatelly I have learned, that appart from other SONY devices, the SP is not so peachy when it comes to custom roms.
Current state:
The device is not recogniced by the flash tool of Sony, or the suite.
Could someone point fingers where to look for a solution?
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I bricked mine yesterday at 11 pm,couldnt sleep right cause of the panic. xD
My C5303 has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER too,and I was stuck at the SONY logo.
I downloaded Flashtool.
I installed Flashtool.
This procedure is neccessary in order to install fastboot/flashmode/adb drivers.If you already did it,skip it.
If ur on windows 8,move ur mouse coursor to top right of the screen,a toolbar will appear.
Then click SETTINGS.Then click CHANGE PC SETTINGS.When it opens,select UPDATE & RECOVERY.Select RECOVERY.Select ADVANCED STARTUP.When it reboots,you will see a blue background and an option,i think it is TROUBLESHOOT,anyways,look for DISABLE DRIVER SIGNATURE VERIFICATION.But as I remember,i was put with a choice of selecting a number,and i pressed 7-DISABLE DRIVER VERIFICATION.
The PC will boot like nothing is changed,but now u can install the drivers.
Go to Flashtool/drivers and open the installation program
Select "Flashmode drivers","fastboot drivers" and "common drivers for Viskan board(these are the ADB drivers ONLY for the Xperia SP)"
The PC will ask you to allow the driver installation,allow all of them.Reboot ur pc again,and connect ur phone in flashmode for the pc to link the flashmode drivers to ur Xperia SP,then u can begin.
Download this firmware FROM THIS LINK
http://www.xperiadownload.cz/phocadownload/userupload/download/2013/SP/C5303_12.1.A.1.205_CE.rar
extract the ftf file with any rar program,then move the .ftf file to the FIRMWARE folder in the directory where flashtool is installed,mine is C:/Flashtool.move the .ftf file into (DRIVE):/Flashtool/firmwares
Open Flashtool,select Flash with Flashmode,wait for the program to say that u can connect ur xperia sp with the PC.To enter Flashmode hold the Volume DOWN button while connecting the phone to the PC.
I reccommend using the SONY cable,as i have a feeling it is the best one for these things.
Let Fashtool flash everything,do not touch the device at all until the Flashtool allows you to do so.

Here mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/general/root-ultimate-noobs-guide-to-rooting-t2845520

Thanks for all the answers so far...
I figured, taht in the flashtool the firmware for the device is not listet, although it is in the respektive directory. am I blind, or am I missing something?
It however does offer a X10 installation, what ever that is, when it is at home

Look for an FTF file on this forum.
Make sure you download and flash the correct one!

kevke said:
Thanks for all the answers so far...
I figured, taht in the flashtool the firmware for the device is not listet, although it is in the respektive directory. am I blind, or am I missing something?
It however does offer a X10 installation, what ever that is, when it is at home
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I have found this source: http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/37-sony-xperia-sp-c5303
It is recognised by the flash tool and therefore, I believe it works well... I'll keep you folks postet... FINGERS CROSSED

Okay folks, you can uncross your fingers... Thanks to all of you, the call is back to life!

New phone, can't update. Driver issue

I'm sure this is been written about several times, but I just bought a new Z3 compact and have attempted to update the firmware through the Sony PC companion app. When it is prepared and it tries to turn off your phone and install the S1 drivers, it is unable to do so. I have manually downloaded the Z3 compact drivers and pointed device manager to them but they will still not install. Google search hasn't helped anything although I've seen references to fast boot drivers. Is this what I want? I assumed I needed the USB drivers and I've only grabbed the ones from Sony directly. I'm not interested in modding the phone at this point, just installing the stock updates.
For what it's worth Sony PC companion can recognize my phone when I attach the USB when the phone is powered on it's the update process where it stalls out.
Thank you in advance for any thoughts.

Xperia Z4- Phone Won't Boot After Using Flash Tool

SoftBrick'ed?
Hi guys, I have big problem, just want to unbrand my software, and when I was doing that, my flashtool stucked on file modem.sin for about 1h, now I can't turn on my phone, when i do that i just see an information about unsuccessful update. Can someone help me please ;/ ?

kotrea said:
Hi guys, I have big problem, just want to unbrand my software, and when I was doing that, my flashtool stucked on file modem.sin for about 1h, now I can't turn on my phone, when i do that i just see an information about unsuccessful update. Can someone help me please ;/ ?
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Use Sony pc companion.
Follow the steps in the repair section. That should fix it.... You prolly flashed via flashtool without enabling unknown sources and maybe without USB debugging.
Sent from my E6533 using XDA Free mobile app

When I plug the phone by usb. It starts in flashmode, but my PC Companion don't see phone. What should I do?

Had the same problem, repair with PC Companion worjed for me. As I remember I went to Software Updates and somewhere there is a link to 'Repair your Phone'. As I'm not at home, I can't look after the exact steps, but should be easy to find (or search after 'PC Companion repair phone' ). After this simply follow the steps shown by PC Companion.

huh guys, thanks. It works, everything i need to do was choose repair option with unpluged phone. Thanks for help

kotrea said:
huh guys, thanks. It works, everything i need to do was choose repair option with unpluged phone. Thanks for help
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You're welcome.
Sent from my E6533 using XDA Free mobile app

This has happened to me a few times. I've had a couple of failed flashes. Just reflash and it's usually ok. I think the Sony drivers are a little flaky.

Hi ,
I am trying to give your answer and you should search into the net .

Hi,
I am a new member here Thats why same condition to me.so i will try my level best to get answer.

If you're using the firmwares from this link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/ftf-stock-rom-e6553-sov31-402so-03g-t3136161) then you use should the version of flashtool in that Google Drive folder (0.9.18.6). Using the newer 0.9.19.1 gave me the same stuck on modem.sin problems.