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Is your Arc boot loader unlockable?

As the SE Dev blog said, not all new SE will have the Boot Loader unlockable, you have to test it with Fastboot: The only way to determine if you can unlock the boot loader for your phone is to connect your phone to the Fastboot tool in the Android™ SDK. If your phone can connect to Fastboot, the boot loader can be unlocked
SO! did you try it? and if yes what is your version of Arc and result?

Hey,
I figure my Rogers Arc is not able to unlock the bootloader (BL).
Everytime i try holding the Menu button then plugging in the USB the LED on the side should turn blue. Also the SE should not show up on the screen, in my case it did.
But when i went to the SE site to obtain the unique code, i was able to obtain one.
Now, what do you suggest in this case.
I've already rooted my device via gingerbreak.
Can i still use flashtool to load FW to my device with no probs? or do i still need to unlock the BL?
Thanks..

If the led doesn't turn blue when we press menu ,while the phone is powered off ,then the bootloader can't be unlocked???

If your arc is branded then it is not unlockable, yet.

[Q] Xperia Play wont boot after update to 2.3.3 from 2.3.2 Sony over Wifi Help

Hello Guys
I have a UK Sony Xperia Play which was rooted- using the rooted 2.3.3 kernel Originally and was updated by sony from 2.3.2 to 2.3.3 which worked ok before I rooted the device.
I then decided to use another members rooted firmware which worked - Please see here :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1145729
I wanted to reflash to with 2.3.2 which worked then I did a sony update again over wifi and after that I could not boot the phone at all it just vibrates nothing happens - no boot logo- I have reset the phone by taking the battery out and it is fully charged and it does work in flash mode but when I try to reflash the rom again it using flash-tool and stock firmware the software says it has been done but does not boot. Any thoughts on why this is.The Bootloader has been unlocked previous to root
Thanks
Mark

You've unlocked your bootloader AND updated Over The Air?

Yea he has an unlocked bootloader... There are countless threads warning you not to update over wifi or 3g if you unlocked bootloader... =( try the development forum to see if you can get it unbricked
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Hi there yes I have unlocked the bootloader the 1st time before I started do u think I should unlock the bootloader again well go through the motions but I cant fastboot blue its stuck in firmware updater green all the time I think its bricked thanks fir your comments I have tried most solutions in the forum without success
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Hey guys just got the solution from the developers forum bin4ry freexperia unbrick solution I am happy now
Regards
Mark
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Be careful what ever you do because you can destroy your radio if you use the wrong fix.
I have not had your problem but I believe there is a fix binary made as long as you have done nothing to the phone since you bricked it
Edit: /\ lol a little slow I guess /\
Sent from my R800i using XDA App

Glad it worked out for you, sorry I couldn't copy and paste the link for you to unbricked you phone since I'm using the xda app on my play
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.

Hi
I had the same problem with my xperia play (R8000i), after upload over wifi, my xperia play doesn´t work. i can´t do the fastboot neather the battery charge.
I already made the FlashTool with: R800i_4.0.A.2.368_World.ftf and Xperia Play_Release_Generic UK.ftf
The FlashTool Works successfull but xperia play don´t boot.
Someone here already have the solution for that?
Thanks

I have the exact same issue, what's the fix?
EDIT: OK, rather than start a brand new thread I thought I'd just reply here.
Basically, I unlocked and bootloader of my phone and rooted it ages ago, and totally forgot the dire warnings about OTA updates. I spotted someone on here mention that they'd installed an OTA update on a rooted phone and decided to do it, as I've noticed that my Play is really buggy of late.
Of course, this has bricked my phone. When I press the power button the phone just vibrates, and if I hold it in, it vibrates every few seconds.
I've tried plugging the phone into the PC in recovery mode (holding down back, green light comes on) but my PC says I need an S1boot Download driver (which I swear to god I already have, I think I needed it to unlock the bootloader in the first place!). I've followed all instructions, downloaded the drivers and pointed the installer in the right location but I keep getting a message that says the hardware cannot be installed.
I'm running Windows XP, by the way. Can anyone help a foolish soul?

S1Boot Download issue solved: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17497338#post17497338

OK already have this driver installed and can use the FlashTool normally, but the Xperia play does not start, and I can not put them in the way fastboot mode.
When I press the power button the phone just vibrates, and if I hold it in, it vibrates every few seconds.
I have used the PC Companion and Update Service did not work
Does anyone have a solution?

You need to wait for the prompt to connect your phone in Flashtool. When prompted, you have to hold down the 'back' button when you plug in the USB cable. The power light should go green to indicate the phone is in fastboot mode.

Had already done this process.
I already made the FlashTool with: R800i_4.0.A.2.368_World.ftf and Xperia Play_Release_Generic UK.ftf
The FlashTool Works successfull but xperia play don´t boot.

You need to flash the special unbrick tft, it's on the forums somewhere

Fastboot = BLUE light (search button+usb). Used to flash/boot with fastboot commands from a cmd window on a pc/laptop and such.
Flash mode = GREEN light (back button+usb). Used when flashing with flashtool.
Regards Dousan...

Duddyroar thanks
But I did a search on forum and did not find the file tft unbrick.
You could put the link?

Mr_Taser said:
Duddyroar thanks
But I did a search on forum and did not find the file tft unbrick.
You could put the link?
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I think he's talking about this one by Bin4ry:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126354
Regards Dousan...

Thanks to everyone who helped.
The phone back to start normally.
Thank very much

[Q] Cannot fastboot/flash my device with FreeXperia

Hi,
I've been lurking in the forums for a few months now, and have found them incredibly helpful.
First things first. I have an xperia play from Rogers in Canada. It is currently updated to 2.3.3 (via the seus tool) but not rooted.
I am trying to flash my device with the free xperia project image http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1128216, but i have run into some problems.
I have downloaded the image and can get the command prompt to show up. It sits at "waiting for device"
I try to get the device to go into "flash" mode by holding down the back button and inserting the usb. I've been looking around the forums here and some people report that this mode is indicated by a flashing blue led on the power button. My power button turns (and stays) a solid green and the "waiting for device" message never goes away.
I have tested the "flash" mode with the official Sony update tool found http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/mobilephones/downloads/subject/updateservice/xperia-play?cc=ca&lc=en and it seems to be working fine. It detects the device, tells me the software is up to date, and offers to wipe and re-install a fresh copy of the OS.
What am I doing wrong? I would like to install the free Xperia project, mostly so i can play with overclocking my cpu. Any help would be appreciated.
If it's any help I also can't seem to flash with flashtool either.
Thanks!

If you want it to go blue, you have to hold the search button, not the back button. That Should solve it

hm.. I guess you need an unlocked bootloader.... but I'm not sure..

Thanks,
I tried the search button. All it does when i plug it in holding the search button is to bring up the Sony Ericsson splash screen, and then the power button goes orange.
Is it possible that I need an unlocked bootloader? I think I read somewhere that the bootloader on the Rogers play is locked down and has not been cracked yet.

Need it unlocked
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And at this time there's no way to get it unlocked with a simlocked phone?
Because I guess i'll have to wait for that, or for someone to crack 2.3.3/4 so i can at least re-root my device.

Grizzlepaw said:
And at this time there's no way to get it unlocked with a simlocked phone?
Because I guess i'll have to wait for that, or for someone to crack 2.3.3/4 so i can at least re-root my device.
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you cannot issue fastboot commands "fastboot erase, fastboot flash. fastboot boot, ect" without an unlocked bootloader, i know its a pain but there is no way around it atm, im sure the dev scene on xda will have a work around for you soon

And at this time there's no way to get it unlocked with a simlocked phone?
Because I guess i'll have to wait for that, or for someone to crack 2.3.3/4 so i can at least re-root my device.
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or you can do that if you really want root : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119074 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090

I tried doing that but I couldn't get flashtool to see my phone (I was using the new beta version)
*edit*
(i tried it both on win7 32 bit and win7 64 bit)... maybe i need to do some driver kung fu?

you can use seus? if yes, you have the drivers ( I guest )...
And it work like seus, same button to hold... what is the version of your phone? R800a, R800i?

the "about phone" says that it is an r800a
I do the same thing (hold the back button and plug in the usb) with flashtool but it doesn't see the phone and start the flash (the regular sony update program does.)

So i replaced the drivers that the sony update tool installed with the drivers that came with flashtool. (in device manager i uninstalled sony xperia play and manually replaced them with the files in the flashtool\drivers folder)
I was then able to use the UK image via flashtool to roll back to 2.3.2, root, and then update.
I still can't install FreeXperia (or maybe i just can't think of a way how)... but i have current version 2.3.3/4 and it is rooted.
Thanks guys!

how to return to stock xperia play at&t

hy my xperia remains in sony ericson boot no start but when connect usb the xperia play comprising normal but touch screen not responding when log out usb the xperia play restart and and stay on sony ericson logo.

Well, you're going to have to give some more information: is it rooted, is the bootloader unlocked, are you running a custom rom?

http://www.mediafire.com/?s7vr35v675kqomx
Flash that using flash tool. It's the stock AT&T rom.
Sent from my iPhone 4s

if bootloader unlock!!!
please use s1tool to restore before you flash back to stock rom. otherwise problem will still there

Bootloop after Flash 5.1.1

Hello and good day,
I have my Moto X Play XT1563, I bought it in Mexico and I wanted to Downgrade from Nougath to Lollipop (was trying to test a sensor) unfortunately I always have problem to identify my firmware image so I guess I flash one that is not for my phone (hate motorola has tons of variants), now the phone is always in the unlocked bootloader warning screen and then reboots to the same screen.
This is the file I flash:
XT1563_LUX_RETLA_DS_5.1.1_LPD23.118-32_CFC_v2.xml
My phone is XT1563 Dual SIM
Im able to enter download mode, recovery mode etc but seems debug mode is disabled as my phone is not detected by my PC so I cannot flash again,
Has anybody any idea how to fix this as I try to figure out but have no clue.
Thanks.

Just re-flash with fastboot, will update if succeed.

Have to Flash again Nougat with this one LUX_RETLA_DS_7.1.1_NPD26.48-24-1_cid12_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.
Please some admin close this thread.
Thanks!