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[Q]my X8 become a brick after i change the theme

hello everyone, i am a newbie. I root my X8 successfully.i want to change the theme. so, i replace the framework apk file in the system.After that, it becomes a brick. When i turn on the phone, it stops at the frame of ''Sony ericsson''. But i can go into xRecovery. What should i do? i want to use my X8 asap...

maybe u can reflash it via SEUS

ya...i have tried SEUS,i need to turn on to usb mode to connact the pc companion. But i can't turn on my phone. It is stop at the frame of ''Sony Ericsson'' text. I need to take off the battery to turn off the phone.(sorry my english is poor )... i think i should take my phone to the SE shop to repair...

If you can get to xRecovery, can you flash one of the Roms in the Development section. Things may not work, but at least you won't be bricked.
You could probably connect it to SEUS after

at first, try "fix permissions" in xRecovery
if it won't help, just restore firmware via SEUS

You didn't bricked it man... Brick is when you cannot use any home-tools like xRecovery, SEUS, whatever...
Now if you have backup just restore it, if you not have - flash it with X10 flasher. Or use the guide to install the newest update.
-X8 z Tapatalk-

van001 said:
ya...i have tried SEUS,i need to turn on to usb mode to connact the pc companion. But i can't turn on my phone. It is stop at the frame of ''Sony Ericsson'' text. I need to take off the battery to turn off the phone.(sorry my english is poor )... i think i should take my phone to the SE shop to repair...
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SEUS is different in pc companion because u don't have to turn on your phone when using update service all u need is to put ur phone to flash mode

kimpoy1994 said:
SEUS is different in pc companion because u don't have to turn on your phone when using update service all u need is to put ur phone to flash mode
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agree....still have hope....keep trying man.....

i solved the problem with SEUS,Thank You^_^

How are you trying to apply the theme? There is a trick to it.

I had a rooted , xRecovery, app2sd2.1 mod dalvik cache, . . .
rebooted and bricked
no recovery, no nothing past black screen ' Sony Ericsson' screen.
downloading Update service from SE, but FA will get me past this screen so-far
( removed sd=no joy)(usb to PCCompan=not found(as I cannot mount))(cannot find fail-safe key-presses to factory boot???)
?

Try to flash with a custom rom and then use SEUS.. It might work
Sent from my E15i using XDA App

Seus 2.11.1.9
I'm trying with the Downloaded standalone version, but have a problem.
after I select the X8, it tells me to hold back button, and plug in USB,
now windows finds a 'semc flash' device, but hangs there.
Something is severing the internet connection ( USB internet dongle )
at this point the PC is locked .

FlashTool caught my x8!

Hello friends,
I'm new to android, and tried to install app2sd, but the attempt was not recognized sdcard.
After that I was somehow trying to fix it using FlashTool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746), but after I used the "Optimize" the program and then restarted the phone is still only in the text "Sony Ericsson".
I've tried reset, hard reset, remove battery, but nothing worked until now.
Has anyone experienced this? Or know how to solve? Therefore only used the phone for 2 days and managed to catch it!
PS: Sorry if anything in the text does not make sense because I used the google translator to communicate.
Thanks!

use SEUS or pc companion to repair

I've tried using the PC companion and I returned that has no update to be done.
I used adb logcat and found that the boot goes in a loop whenever he gets in this command:
D/AudioHardwareMSM72XX( 4911): setVoiceVolume(1.000000)
With that you know what I should do?

http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...s/detailed/updateservice/xperiax8?cc=gb&lc=en

Man, I've downloaded this file, says that when I install the software already installed is the latest.
When I turn on the phone, no button works to turn off it, only removing the battery.

use SEUS, it will repair ur phone in off state..

haomaster said:
Man, I've downloaded this file, says that when I install the software already installed is the latest.
When I turn on the phone, no button works to turn off it, only removing the battery.
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anyway you can reinstall firmware.
1. Take phone battery off.
2. Connect USB to computer, than to phone.
3. Press and HOLD back button
4. Insert the battery
5. Let go the back button (release)

kiz1983 said:
use SEUS, it will repair ur phone in off state..
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Man :| its seus:
k3ksik said:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...s/detailed/updateservice/xperiax8?cc=gb&lc=en
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Thank you to everyone who helped me! I managed to circumvent the problem by using FlashTool 0.2.6 firmware with generic.
Thanks!

haomaster said:
Hello friends,
I'm new to android, and tried to install app2sd, but the attempt was not recognized sdcard.
After that I was somehow trying to fix it using FlashTool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746), but after I used the "Optimize" the program and then restarted the phone is still only in the text "Sony Ericsson".
I've tried reset, hard reset, remove battery, but nothing worked until now.
Has anyone experienced this? Or know how to solve? Therefore only used the phone for 2 days and managed to catch it!
PS: Sorry if anything in the text does not make sense because I used the google translator to communicate.
Thanks!
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Hello,
i have the same problem, after click in the option "Optimize", the mobile was restarted.
the only thing that appears is the SE Logo.
Can anyone help me, please?
Thanks

ShinobiPT said:
Hello,
i have the same problem, after click in the option "Optimize", the mobile was restarted.
the only thing that appears is the SE Logo.
Can anyone help me, please?
Thanks
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See above, or see this post of this topic.
(Instructions how to repair the problem with PC Companion)

Thank you....
I will test again, root the SE and install a Room.
Thanks.....

I had that problem, stuck on SE logo, i waited a few minutes, and then the phone started.

problem big problem
please help
my pc does not recognize x8 I tried to update but the PCC is to update a half turn and stopped off.when it just turn on Vibrate.
just dead.

zakulaa said:
please help
my pc does not recognize x8 I tried to update but the PCC is to update a half turn and stopped off.when it just turn on Vibrate.
just dead.
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Charge your phone (not plugged into usb on computer) for at least 4 hrs.. Then try again..

thanks:good:
---------- Post added at 01:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:43 PM ----------
how to enable debugging mode when my phone wont turn on.

I've got a bootloader problem with my x10i

cheers to all x10i guru people. I've got problem with my x10 bootloader which can't be boot to anything .
When i pressed power nothing showing up except the green led blinking.
i've tried all the gadget stuff which can be rescue my x10 but it's failed even seus PC-COMP Flastools
and i also try on omnius when the omnius seeking or my bootloader it gets error code what should i do?
ps. thx for your have earlier

I highly doubt that SEUS fails to restore it... is it possible that you are doing it wrong??
You can try Bin4ry's flashtool...
Sent from my X10i TripNMiUI using XDA Premium App

hidebank said:
cheers to all x10i guru people. I've got problem with my x10 bootloader which can't be boot to anything .
When i pressed power nothing showing up except the green led blinking.
i've tried all the gadget stuff which can be rescue my x10 but it's failed even seus PC-COMP Flastools
and i also try on omnius when the omnius seeking or my bootloader it gets error code what should i do?
ps. thx for your have earlier
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I have the same problem on my pro, and i just remove and re-insert the battery and the i connect the usb w/o pressing anything... And it works...
If everything fails go to a service point...

hidebank said:
cheers to all x10i guru people. I've got problem with my x10 bootloader which can't be boot to anything .
When i pressed power nothing showing up except the green led blinking.
i've tried all the gadget stuff which can be rescue my x10 but it's failed even seus PC-COMP Flastools
and i also try on omnius when the omnius seeking or my bootloader it gets error code what should i do?
ps. thx for your have earlier
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i've had the same problem once. search for this firmware: ROOT_F3v3.rar on the forum(sorry cant find the link) and flash it. After that just update using seus or pc ompanion

kistigun said:
i've had the same problem once. search for this firmware: ROOT_F3v3.rar on the forum(sorry cant find the link) and flash it. After that just update using seus or pc ompanion
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How can he flash it, since his phone dont get in flash mode?

Yperion said:
How can he flash it, since his phone dont get in flash mode?
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as i understand it the phone wont start up. He said nothing about not getting into flash mode

kistigun said:
as i understand it the phone wont start up. He said nothing about not getting into flash mode
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Read the first post...
"i've tried all the gadget stuff
which can be rescue my x10
but it's failed even seus PC-
COMP Flastools"

Yperion said:
Read the first post...
"i've tried all the gadget stuff
which can be rescue my x10
but it's failed even seus PC-
COMP Flastools"
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indeed read! He doesn't say anything about not getting into flashmode only that he tried PC-comp flash tool and that didn't work for him...
anyway this discussion isn't helping him either

Where can I find X8 stock ROM with GUI?

Guys, my wife's X8 just got busted..
touchscreen is gone.. display is still there but not responding to touch anymore.
(I did everything I can.. so confirmed it's a hardware issue).
I've flashed this to a custom ROM.
How can I flash this back to stock 1.6? Along with the SE GUI?
I ran search on forum and found I need to download SE PC Companion, or SEUS.. will that do the trick? I need confirmation because my internet connection at home is quite slow, and I need to send this back for warranty ASAP.
Thanks all.

Yeah, download SEUS, select repair and it will install stock 2.1
Sent from my X8 using XDA App

Thanks Godra..
However I found this from SE Website..
How to use
1. On the computer: Start PC Companion.
2. Connect the USB cable to your computer and then to the phone..
3. On the phone: Select the "Connect your phone" option.
4. Wait for the phone to connect.
5. On the computer: From the Dashboard, select the applications to start different services and get information.
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Issue is the touchscreen is busted, so I can't select the "Connect your phone" option.
Any other flashing method to get back to stock without them noticing that I've modded?

use the Flashtool.
You´ll have the choice beetween different 1.6 and 2.1 ROMs, and you just need to putn your phone into flashmode for this, so you don´t have to touch the screen.

You can try x10 flashtool. I would post you a link to the thread but im currently on my x8 so you ll have to use search...
Sent from my X8 using XDA App

Thanks codfreak and Godra.. I'll try first and see how it goes.
Appreciate your help. God bless!

Dear all, I found out that I've made a nandroid backup of the original stock ROM and saved it on my computer hard disk (see.. always do a nandroid backup!)
Anyway, I have xRecovery installed on the phone.. how do I uninstall it?

Flash with SEUS. You need first to turn OFF your phone (better to pull out battery). Run SEUS, choose your phone, next.
When SEUS asks, put your battery in while pressing back button. It will restore original Eclair.

unfortunately after using Sony Ericsson PC Companion 2.0, the app is unable to detect my phone.
Upon connect via USB, it asked me to do something to the phone.. which require touchscreen interaction before it could identify..

neato4u said:
unfortunately after using Sony Ericsson PC Companion 2.0, the app is unable to detect my phone.
Upon connect via USB, it asked me to do something to the phone.. which require touchscreen interaction before it could identify..
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You are not trying SEUS?
I think there is no need to touch anything on phone because SEUS is needed your phone to turn off.

wc_how, yeah I didn't use SEUS.. hehe..
Oh well, I sent the phone after nandroid restore.. stock ROM.. as it is..
At the service center, one lady tested my phone.. checked the hardwares.. all appears ok, no sign of drop.. while I explained about the touchscreen issue..
All of a sudden she enters xRecovery before I knew it.. and she was greeted by this smirking Android face...
She paused, take a look at me... I smiled...
She turned the phone off and said "Ok, we're going to replace the touchscreen for you, please sign here - here's your reference number, we will call you - or you can call us when the device is ready"
And I was off.. hehehe

Your lucky then, enjoy

Please help me..in saving my X8

Guys Please help me..
I am using Xgin Rom with Alfs kernel
I was playing with governors and overclocking then suddenly my phone switched off even on 600 Mhz with smartass v2 governor.
Now after that I have done a lot of things but my phone is not awaking.
Battery was 73% when it happend.
I tried to Flash Kernel again but it stuck at its logo and not Accessing recovery.
I flashed back to Stock kernel but any of recovery not accessible.
Finally I decide to use SEUS it says Device not recognized .
Also I tried with PC companion, it says drivers not found (notification).
I installed drivers that came with Flashtool and restarted my PC but still saying drivers not found.
I gave it to my friend who knows electronics work of phone.
After 1/2 hr. he told me hardware is safe there is no error
I also gave it to another mobile repair shop, they told me same as hardware is safe.
So now what wrong with me.... Help me guys...

How did you installed kernel without working Flashtool? Try to install Alfs or other custom kernel again and after booting press back button several times, then do full wipe. Otherwise flash stock ROM with flashtool.
If you still getting errors, install newest PC Companion and gg-drivers from flashtool.

eagleeyetom said:
How did you installed kernel without working Flashtool? Try to install Alfs or other custom kernel again and after booting press back button several times, then do full wipe. Otherwise flash stock ROM with flashtool.
If you still getting errors, install newest PC Companion and gg-drivers from flashtool.
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I mean to say that when PC says device not recognized and Drivers not found then
I uninstalled gg-drivers then Reboot PC and Reinstall drivers and reboot.
After that it still says Drivers not found.
I tried to flash the Stock Rom with Flashtool. But at the time of boot It stuck at its logo and now no further loading of ROMS(stock or custom).
What should I have to do ? please help me..

Might have problem with your pc. If you could try it to another pc and see if it will recognize your device, but if it the same problem then why those repair shop said your hardware is safe what do they mean about that?

Mika Dee said:
Might have problem with your pc. If you could try it to another pc and see if it will recognize your device, but if it the same problem then why those repair shop said your hardware is safe what do they mean about that?
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No buddy, I have just tried this on another PC and it says the same.
Problem is with my phone not PC.
Repair shop said that my phones hardware is not bricked, everything is Ok, but the problem is of Software.
I never told them that I have rooted it, unlocked bootloader and install kernel etc.
Now, is there any another way to repair its software ? I am crying...plz..help..

Maybe you have damaged usb-port in phone?

Hardware is ok. no problem. but its Software problem.
I have searched on XDA but no such case or post or thread found. Is that the first case of this type?

But it looks like hardware problem. Otherwise you should be able to connect device to PC at least in flash mode.
I'm too dumb to help you, sorry. 0_o

I will wait for someone to help me. After 8 hrs. I will through it in swimming pool if no one can help me(Because my father will kill me if he came to know that phone is bricked during experiments). So please is there anyone who can help me in saving my X8.

If you can show us some screenshots of the errors maybe we might have a solution for that. If what you are saying is right then it would be really hard to fix when two theory is contradicting. You can easily know if it is software or hardware related problem. Im also confused about it but for sure it has something to do with your hardware. If the phone shop said its ok or safe or whatever you call it, can you ask those person also to help you fix it if there diagnostic is "safe". I think its damage as you were playing with overclocking.

May be you are right ? I will do this and ask them for help.
And how can I take Screenshots with Busted X8. No another camera.Sorry.

I am not into developing stuff.. but
. still wanna help you ..... try other USB wire... might b am prob in it

ok . I will check it.
EDIT:1
I recently used another USB cable. prob still exists.
I am going to repair shop for help.
EDIT:2
Repair shops dropeed their screw driver in this case.
Software repair shops just holding their heads for solution.
They confirmed it as software problem not hardware.
Asking me for giving them 2hrs. to understand the software problem.
Now there is a hope for my X8.

Use your pc button print screen! Download new pc companion and install all dtivers for x8! Its driver problem
Sent from my X8 using XDA App

Recently repairer told me that by overclocking the CPU beyond its capacity has deleted some programs stored in the memory locations of CPU.
So it will take a long time to repair it. They need a perfect programmer that knows machine language or assembly language for operating their machine.
So guys beware of OVERCLOCKING.

The arm cpu is "hardwired",you can't reprogram a cpu.If your phone boots to screen logo there can't be something wrong with the cpu.(Correct me if I am wrong)Did you test with adb

alfsamsung said:
The arm cpu is "hardwired",you can't reprogram a cpu.If your phone boots to screen logo there can't be something wrong with the cpu.(Correct me if I am wrong)Did you test with adb
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But after sometime when returned to Stock kernel, Boot logo disappear and there was a black screen with a glow.
If ARM can't be rewrite then is there a possibility of replacing it with same ARM cpu or something different. Sorry for noob question

easy way is go back to stock
Sent from my X8 using xda premium

If flashtool work I would first try to reflash stock baseband,kernel and rom with flashtool.Se here for .ttf downloads

The phone it recognised by S1tool?
If yes, the flash mode work and you can repair it
try those solutions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356349