Hi everybody,
I have a problem with my Xperia X10i:
I had it with the Cyanogem mod 6.1 (2.2 Froyo), it was working well but i had several issues with the speed so i decided to go back to the old stock 2.1 Eclair.
Everything i did it's as follows:
I performed a complete wipe using xrecovery (Not a factory reset, it's the option that is in advanced features inside xrecovery)
After that i think i bricked it cause it was displaying the SE start logo and nothing else (Hours displaying that logo and didn't load the OS)
I decided to use Flashtool using a stock Eclair 2.1 after that when i tried to turn it on all it did was a continuous vibration, i flashed it again and now all it does is that it starts the screen flashes around three times and then restarts itself.
It's stuck on that restart loop i have tried to flash it many times but nothing happens.
I used SEUS, PC companion but both of them says that i have the latest software installed (Even the REPAIR option in PCC says that there's no new software for my device, try again later)
I don't know what else to do, how can i bring it back to life?
HELP i don't want to loose this phone or wait till Gingerbread sees the light!!
(Is a long post but i tried to explain everything step by step)
Hello,
i will try to help u out here. I've been flashing stock ROM's countless times so far and it always worked fine.
What u should do is grab the latest version of FlashTool here:
http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G
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mainly because it should give best compatibility with all devices it supports
Then, grab a fresh copy of stock firmware files from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10879519&postcount=2
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I also have a X10i, so i use X10i_2.1.B.0.1_GENERIC version of the firmware which u can get here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?y4wk8u21wpdkbqa
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I kind of like to feel safe when i flash a firmware, so i always tend to use the latest version there is.
After that just get it rooted and put xrecovery on your device. Then u get zdzihu's new kernel on it and u're all set
Use SEUS. When it says "already has latest software" just click on install in bottom right corner of window don't worry about it already being on latest firmware this is just mainly based on build.prop.
It will reinstall the stock firmware. This will wipe all data.
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Thanks to all, i already solved it.
I grabbed the original firmware (1.6) from Orange france found in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872298,
I used Flashtool to build the ftf and voila, the installation was flawless and now my handset is back to life.
when trying to re-flash using SEUS make sure to delete the db file/folder of SEUS so that it will not detect that phone has latest software
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Well, I managed to update the firmware of my X10 but I've a little problem.
When I start the device, it shows an exclamation point in a yellow triangle. Then I tried to update it one more time and SEUS says that I have the most actual firmware, even changing the files to make the unbranding. I would like to know if there is a method to force SEUS to update from those files and skip all the checks. Any suggestions?
I recommend you to just go to the sony ericsson service center to get your phone unbricked. Or maybe you can use the davinciteam debranding service to unbrick your phone but it costs 10 euros.
Just flash the davinciteam's firmware and it would work I guess.
Anyway I went to the service center and told then that my phone could not start after I did an update.
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Aztriltus said:
I recommend you to just go to the sony ericsson service center to get your phone unbricked. Or maybe you can use the davinciteam debranding service to unbrick your phone but it costs 10 euros.
Just flash the davinciteam's firmware and it would work I guess.
Anyway I went to the service center and told then that my phone could not start after I did an update.
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Well, I suppose that there is another way to solve this problem. Something like forcing the program like what Davinci does but made by us.
I did it once yesterday and paid 10euro to davinci to bring my x10lives.
But i heard from other chinese post that people debranded their phone to x10a and can't flash it back to original version and they now got a solution to flash it back to original version by replacing the edited jar file in plugins folder to force update button appear in SEUS.
I have no idea will it works the same way on your case or not i can upload the file to let u give it a try but before that can you try a few things for me. Try press different combination key(eg. cameria button+ volume up... ect) when your screen showing is yellow ! to see will there be any words showing up.
tlky said:
I did it once yesterday and paid 10euro to davinci to bring my x10lives.
But i heard from other chinese post that people debranded their phone to x10a and can't flash it back to original version and they now got a solution to flash it back to original version by replacing the edited jar file in plugins folder to force update button appear in SEUS.
I have no idea will it works the same way on your case or not i can upload the file to let u give it a try but before that can you try a few things for me. Try press different combination key(eg. cameria button+ volume up... ect) when your screen showing is yellow ! to see will there be any words showing up.
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First of all, tnx for the info.
No words apearing at screen, at least on my x10, and I tried several times but no result. No words too, pressing different combination of keys during boot(before vibration).
Finally I send my device to SAT they will make the durty job I expect! (I'll have to pay 25 euros just for updating... but they will bring it back to life)
Cheers and thanks a lot one more time for your time spend!
PD: I realise that jar files could work perfectly in order to force SEUS, that's what people is doing, isn't it?
Anyone find out how to force SEUS to update??
Try flashing the stock 2.1 rom posted by bin4ry that will fix your problem for sure
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With PC Companion, even if it tells you that the phone has the latest firmware, you can choose to update anyway so it reflashes the phone with the latest firmware
You can use Binary's tools for update and downgrade. This post is quite old...
yemgi said:
With PC Companion, even if it tells you that the phone has the latest firmware, you can choose to update anyway so it reflashes the phone with the latest firmware
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It doesn't show that always, incase if that happens you can reboot your computer and try it with SEUS/PC Companion one after one.
If you have problem with the update via SEUS because it says that you have the latest update and wont lets you reinstall the OS, you should try the following
1. Go Here and download the .504 version and flash it via flash tool.
2. Boot your phone and finish the settings wizard.
3.Shut it down
4. Run SEUS and update to .435
I hope that helps for any upcoming problems.
AN7 OverClocker said:
If you have problem with the update via SEUS because it says that you have the latest update and wont lets you reinstall the OS, you should try the following
1. Go Here and download the .504 version and flash it via flash tool.
2. Boot your phone and finish the settings wizard.
3.Shut it down
4. Run SEUS and update to .435
I hope that helps for any upcoming problems.
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He should be able to just download .435 and flash it with Flashtool.
update your seus or try flashing back to fw .435
To update with SEUS whatever firmware you are running:
Do not attach phone to PC.
Open PC companion on desktop, click support zone, then software update. Will pop up a window with a message saying could not find phone, with an underscored repair phone option. Click this and follow steps including selecting phone model (x10 obviously!). Then attach phone while powered off and holding back key when prompted. SEUS will then wipe your phone and install stock firmware. Done this 3 times as fiddle with my system files far too much and have bootlooped my x10 many times!!!!!
Hope this helps
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i know there are threads on unbricking i have 64 bit windows 7 laptop and seus and pc companion are not working to fix the boot loop on my phone.
i heard of flash tool and all that but it sounds complicated because in the boot loop i cant access the phone to add rom and bin files
.is there any simple solution as in can i do something with the x8 recovery mode
how do you mean, that seus not working?
do you reach the xrecovery? flash tool isnt complicated, just download flashtool and rom, and paste rom in flashtools firmware dir, and press on flash. not a big deal.
thx aerosmith ,seus isnt working because its incompatible then it says update failed and cant install files some other times.is flashtool easy.what did you mean to copy the files somewhere.i cant access the android file system because of this boot loop problem i have.do i put phone into recovery and then click flash on the flash tool
xrecovery thats the custom recovery console ,no i dont have that its the blank screen recovery mode
nvm this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011071
look at this thread. download flashtool to your pc.
unpack.
Download 2.1 generic firmware.
copy this firmware to flashtool firmware folder, and flash it.
thx again ,which rom to get
X8 Shakira E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf
X8_1.6_clear.ftf
X8_2.0.2_China.ftf
SE x8_2.1_rus.ftf
Also last question what is the baseband download for
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thx again ,which rom to get
X8 Shakira E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf
X8_1.6_clear.ftf
X8_2.0.2_China.ftf
SE x8_2.1_rus.ftf
Also last question what is the baseband download for
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the first one,(X8 Shakira E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf), just try to flash the rom, you doesnt need the baseband now.
lol that seems less confusing the way you put it.
dont look at the basebands. i took one look at the page and its confussing
because i dont have any of those numbers at the back of my phone and
it mentions loss of signal strength and even more booyt loops
. promise : kinda last question what is basebands for and do i need them for flashtool and how to find out the baseband
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lol that seems less confusing the way you put it.
dont look at the basebands. i took one look at the page and its confussing
because i dont have any of those numbers at the back of my phone and
it mentions loss of signal strength and even more booyt loops
. promise : kinda last question what is basebands for and do i need them for flashtool and how to find out the baseband
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i dont have any of those numbers too, but ist working. There are everything you need to repair your phone, Just download flasher and rom, and flash it. I know what i am talking. you dont need it. i think the X8 Shakira E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf rom has the latest baseband, but if its not, it doesnt matter now, it just an upgrade. if you flash the rom, and your phone starts, you can watch the baseband, and flash it later.
have you done this before what does this rom do as in how does it differ from the pre installed experia rom. so the rom has the baseband in it.i think you can add the baseband later.
im downloading the rom now ill post if it works.
yes, ive done this before. this is a generic factory sony ericsson rom, this is the same rom that was on your phone when you bought it. the rom has a baseband, its 100%.
i f***** give up .talkng about bad luck got this phone after three days and its bricked by its own fault not from rooting also today my pc comppanion and se update dont work so im trying flasher and guess what the five mirrors for the firmware dont work even in premium link generators
what other rom image is good besides X8 Shakira E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf
because every download i try it gets stuck on 21 mb because of the firefox default download manager idk
i downloaded it 2 days before, and it worked, then try the 2.1 russian rom.
Try this: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?y3pldh7nd1kdb58
It's from baseband thread folder, I've never tried it, but it might work.
ive tried it before, Its working.
good news.
i got the phone unbricked with the pc companion after 3 hours on a new laptop.with the pc companion it made the phone worse with an erorr hazard message instead of the boot loop.
so after 20 attempts the pc companion started updating through recovery mode.
whats an easy way to get xrecovery on the phone and does the update have the app2sd feature because thats what i think messed up the phone with the phones being installed on the phone partition.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859571
As for app2sd - flash some custom ROM in xrecovery, they all have app2sd installed by default I use miniCM and it works perfectly
Thanx graveir.wasn't that your post on unbricking x8 .excellent thread
for me, flash it using PCCompanion, easiest way i think, just hold the back button and wait..
PS: if you already have the 2.1 firmware
Today I had flashed again my X10, but the rom that I downloaded was HTC rom.. :/
So, during flash by Xrecovery ocurred error and I rebooted X10. Now it show "Sony Ericsson" on boot screen and reboot ever.
I can only flash baseband, but another things I can't. Sony Ericsson PC Companion find the X10 but it reboot soon and it not upgrade, or downgrade.
When I turn on my phone and press back button to enter xrecovery mode it don't work, don't happens anything.
Can someone help me??
And sorry for the English, I'm brazilian and learning it... haha
PLZ HELP!!
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Today I had flashed again my X10, but the rom that I downloaded was HTC rom.. :/
So, during flash by Xrecovery ocurred error and I rebooted X10. Now it show "Sony Ericsson" on boot screen and reboot ever.
I can only flash baseband, but another things I can't. Sony Ericsson PC Companion find the X10 but it reboot soon and it not upgrade, or downgrade.
When I turn on my phone and press back button to enter xrecovery mode it don't work, don't happens anything.
Can someone help me??
And sorry for the English, I'm brazilian and learning it... haha
PLZ HELP!!
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Download SEUS and repair with it rather than PC companion.
batman_112 said:
Download SEUS and repair with it rather than PC companion.
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I'll try it now.
Be right back...
I tried this and it says the have no software available to yout phone. It is up to date.
What can I do now?
You can still do a factory reset from seus.
Hi!
I did it!!
I downloaded X10 unbrick here in xda forum. I've used the files of the zip and make a "new" flashed baseband, so reflashed phone and now it working in android 1.6.
Now, i'm going to flash to Froyo again!! haha
Thanks for help guys!!
Curious, how can I do factory reset by SEUS?
sbr.anderson said:
Hi!
I did it!!
I downloaded X10 unbrick here in xda forum. I've used the files of the zip and make a "new" flashed baseband, so reflashed phone and now it working in android 1.6.
Now, i'm going to flash to Froyo again!! haha
Thanks for help guys!!
Curious, how can I do factory reset by SEUS?
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i use the Flashtool every time something happens i flash back to sony 2.1 rom
then i root and get back to my desired rom!
and again you cant brick a x10 or any other phone!its only the darn psp that can be bricked
Yeah, now I've downloaded a 2.1 full rom to get back if necessary
Hi all,
I'm new to this forum please bump me to the right thread if posted wrong;
After unsuccessful upgrade to 2.3.3 and roll back to 1.6 I've got stuck with emergency call screen. NO other functions are available on the screen. X10 wont take upgrade via SEUS or Companion. Upgrade via flasher to 2.1 is unsuccessful as well - it just wont boot at all. I've attached the screen shots from the service menu ( Menu < < Menu < Menu Menu <) for your reference.
Thanks in advance,
Brutus*
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Hi all,
I'm new to this forum please bump me to the right thread if posted wrong;
After unsuccessful upgrade to 2.3.3 and roll back to 1.6 I've got stuck with emergency call screen. NO other functions are available on the screen. X10 wont take upgrade via SEUS or Companion. Upgrade via flasher to 2.1 is unsuccessful as well - it just wont boot at all. I've attached the screen shots from the service menu ( Menu < < Menu < Menu Menu <) for your reference.
Thanks in advance,
Brutus*
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You said you tried flashing via the flash tool already?
brutus* said:
Hi all,
I'm new to this forum please bump me to the right thread if posted wrong;
After unsuccessful upgrade to 2.3.3 and roll back to 1.6 I've got stuck with emergency call screen. NO other functions are available on the screen. X10 wont take upgrade via SEUS or Companion. Upgrade via flasher to 2.1 is unsuccessful as well - it just wont boot at all. I've attached the screen shots from the service menu ( Menu < < Menu < Menu Menu <) for your reference.
Thanks in advance,
Brutus*
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We could use a bit more info.. How did you upgrade only through SEUS? Or did you try a custom ROM and performed the upgrade/downgrade step by step following the info provided on the forum.
The more info we get on what you have done, the better we can help.
Thanks for your replies
Here is what I have attempted so far:
1. Flash tool and forum instructions:
a) Device will take any 1.6 (branded or unbranded) firmware but wont allow to use any features of interface other then emergency calling
b) 2.1 firmware with different revisions/baselines have been attempted as well but device just wont boot at all.
c) after flashing with 2.3 firmware device goes in to constant boot_loop.
2. SEUS couldn't locate the new software as my phone has latest software available from the server. (still on 1.6 )
3. Same with SE Companion, it comes up with the message that software is not available for my phone yet.
Hope this clarify some of the issues and thanks again for all your help.
Have you tried to flash any other baseband after flashing the 2.3.3 GB update? You need 0.71 baseband to run the update. I'ts 2 different files.I'm guessing before this happened you never made any backup in Xrecovery wich you could restore and start over again?
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Have you tried to flash any other baseband after flashing the 2.3.3 GB update? You need 0.71 baseband to run the update. I'ts 2 different files.I'm guessing before this happened you never made any backup in Xrecovery wich you could restore and start over again?
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Yea He is missing the BASEBAND File for sure..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Go there .. Download FlashTool version 0.3.0.0
depending x10a or x10i.. but it's the same file name get the Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.1.A.0.435
then go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960527
download baseband.. 2.1.54 .. again.. x10a ..x10i same file name just under different section..
first install flashtool.. exact both zips u just downloaded into the firmware folder in flashtool
flash the 2.1 firmware first.. reboot.. if u get hung at the sony Ericsson screen.. remove battery.. go to flashtool and flash the Baseband file u downloaded ( the second file .. )
then from there.. when the phone boots.. root it.. it will reboot install xrecovery.. the first one .. without GB In the file name..
I then suggest you install EWJET http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192326
bimmerrob said:
Yea He is missing the BASEBAND File for sure..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Go there .. Download FlashTool version 0.3.0.0
depending x10a or x10i.. but it's the same file name get the Generic version 2.1update1 build 2.1.A.0.435
then go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960527
download baseband.. 2.1.54 .. again.. x10a ..x10i same file name just under different section..
first install flashtool.. exact both zips u just downloaded into the firmware folder in flashtool
flash the 2.1 firmware first.. reboot.. if u get hung at the sony Ericsson screen.. remove battery.. go to flashtool and flash the Baseband file u downloaded ( the second file .. )
then from there.. when the phone boots.. root it.. it will reboot install xrecovery.. the first one .. without GB In the file name..
I then suggest you install EWJET http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192326
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True, EWJET kicks ass. But this should work Make sure u follow every step in the ROM's OP. So that you will install the 0.71 baseband this time. Otherwise you will again run into a bootloop.
Holla if you need more answers!
Hi everyone, I recently tried to install a custom rom to my sony ericcson x10a running gingerbread 2.3.3. I sucessfully rooted my phone and installed busybox, but when I got to xrecovery, i couldnt install it. So I decided to flash my phone to 2.1. After a sucessful flash, I've been stuck at the Sony Ericsson boot screen. I tried using the Pc Companion but even if it does detect my phone, it gives me these instructions:
1. Drag the status bar downwards
2.Tab USB connected
3. Tap Mount
4. PC Companion will connect to the phone.
And without doing those instructions, it wont connect my phone and i cant do anything. Im like really new to all this and would really appreciated anyones input on my problem!
Thanks
pdm117 said:
Hi everyone, I recently tried to install a custom rom to my sony ericcson x10a running gingerbread 2.3.3. I sucessfully rooted my phone and installed busybox, but when I got to xrecovery, i couldnt install it. So I decided to flash my phone to 2.1. After a sucessful flash, I've been stuck at the Sony Ericsson boot screen. I tried using the Pc Companion but even if it does detect my phone, it gives me these instructions:
1. Drag the status bar downwards
2.Tab USB connected
3. Tap Mount
4. PC Companion will connect to the phone.
And without doing those instructions, it wont connect my phone and i cant do anything. Im like really new to all this and would really appreciated anyones input on my problem!
Thanks
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There may be some options using latest flash tool. You can download it from one of the threads in the development section.
I am presuming you haven't used flash tool yet. That should also install xrecovery.
Cheers,
Lunar.
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Thanks for the reply, I couldn't find anything on the latest flashtool, i think something is wrong with my loader on the phone. But it wont let me flash a new one, i go into flash mode when it asks me and then it magically disconnects and aborts the flash. Is there any other option for me?
Thanks m8
EDIT: My bad for not reading the thread title properly.
Anyways, what were you trying to flash? Can you give us the log of the flashing process?
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Thanks for the reply, I couldn't find anything on the latest flashtool, i think something is wrong with my loader on the phone. But it wont let me flash a new one, i go into flash mode when it asks me and then it magically disconnects and aborts the flash. Is there any other option for me?
Thanks m8
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try the Androxyde & Bin4ry flash tool.. i had a similar problem. xrecovery wouldn't install thru the apk.. i used the flash tool to install the recovery..
the latest 1 also has a BL unlocking tool.. the flashtool version is v6.8.0 or something as far as i remember..
AdX9170 said:
try the Androxyde & Bin4ry flash tool.. i had a similar problem. xrecovery wouldn't install thru the apk.. i used the flash tool to install the recovery..
the latest 1 also has a BL unlocking tool.. the flashtool version is v6.8.0 or something as far as i remember..
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Thanks for the reply, I'm currently trying to update using SEUS v.2.11.4.11, I'll try using Androxyde and Bin4ry. SEUS is giving me instructions to go into flash mode and i cant now. The phone will just boot to the Sony Ericsson screen and then stop like before.\
I got SEUS working, phone is back to stock state. Thanks for help guys.
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I got SEUS working, phone is back to stock state. Thanks for help guys.
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How did you do it? I have the same issue my X10 freezes at the boot screen, therefore I can't start the flash mode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmX-IYNYqL8
another flash option
Another option is to use the flasher at...
wotanserver
(google it)
sorry I cant include addresses coz I havent hit 8 posts yet
You have to sign up but its free and its easy and it worked for me