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 just had a major fail!! I tried to debrand my x10i and all I'm stuck with is a triangle with an exclamation mark. It doesn't boot. when I try to do a recovery with the update service all it says that my phone is up to date and then it closes. This sucks big time because I got the phone today!!lol.
i had the same prb and got the same explanation mark in yellow but i used SEUS and it worked.
Just try to update using SEUS not pc companion and it should work for u.
I been trying with the seus but all it says "No new software is available for your phone your phone already has the latest available software installed." then there is an exit button. I have no choice to do a restore.
fidel1985 said:
I been trying with the seus but all it says "No new software is available for your phone your phone already has the latest available software installed." then there is an exit button. I have no choice to do a restore.
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Try using PC companion, there is a repair function.
hth
ronnyuk said:
Try using PC companion, there is a repair function.
hth
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Well I tried that too. It detects the phone but it wants me to mount the the memory. I don't know how i'm going to do that when I can't get to the OS.
fidel1985 said:
I been trying with the seus but all it says "No new software is available for your phone your phone already has the latest available software installed." then there is an exit button. I have no choice to do a restore.
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SEUS always gives me the option somewhere on the screen to repair the currently installed software... Strange... you're sure you have the right & latest version of SEUS installed? And aren't overlooking something perhaps??
SEUS doesn't always give the option. We hava XML-trick to get reinstall option on other SE phones, but don't know about X10
Really sad that you bricked your phone on 1st day Good Luck, Hope You'll get it fixed <3
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
Seus is available again for Xperia X8
Download LINK: http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/
Press thank if i helped
hi,my update service got stuck in connection process ,help me
sparrow141289 said:
hi,my update service got stuck in connection process ,help me
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A simpler (and much more reusable option) is to look for Flashtool & download it. Next get the Stock firmware & flash it. That way, regardless of the snag you run into, restoration is merely a few clicks (and a few minutes) away. Try it!
sparrow141289 said:
hi,my update service got stuck in connection process ,help me
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How long did you waited? If you waited almost 10-15min and the result still same then try pc companion. Download Link: http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/
Or
You also can try the method given by saipro
Yeah I had that problem too but I restored with the Sony PC companion. Just now.
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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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.
pdm117 said:
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
Hello,
I just wanna ask you guys on how to un-brick my SE Xperia Play, i unlocked my bootloader using the SE tutorial and i wanna know if i "Re-lock" the bootloader, will the SE Companion fix this ? I used the Flashtool to install a rom on the phone but during the flash the program got stuck at 34% for about 2 hours and then my laptop battery died, do you think i can fix this ? When i power on the phone i see the "Sony Ericsson" and after that a little icon with a phone and a ! sign, then the phone goes off.
Thanks!
K4maD3va said:
Hello,
I just wanna ask you guys on how to un-brick my SE Xperia Play, i unlocked my bootloader using the SE tutorial and i wanna know if i "Re-lock" the bootloader, will the SE Companion fix this ? I used the Flashtool to install a rom on the phone but during the flash the program got stuck at 34% for about 2 hours and than my laptop battery died, do you think i can fix this ? When i power on the phone i see the "Sony Ericsson" and after that a little icon with a phone and a ! sign, then the phone goes off.
Thanks!
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Can you still get into fastboot mode? If so then just reflash with a rom via ftf and flashtool.
ozzmanj1 said:
Can you still get into fastboot mode? If so then just reflash with a rom via ftf and flashtool.
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Fastboot ? Holding the back button and connect the phone to the computer = green light ? If so, yes, i can ...
K4maD3va said:
Fastboot ? Holding the back button and connect the phone to the computer = green light ? If so, yes, i can ...
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If you have not download and installed Flashtool to your PC here is the site:
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1357833651000
Find your ftf file for your device and use flashtool to flash it to your phone, once its done you should be golden and have a working device again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399
Make sure to save the ftf file int the flashtool folder and I would recommend extracting the and installing the flashtool file to your desktop or someplace easy to find....
If you got more questions .....yeah leave them here... Good Luck
ozzmanj1 said:
If you have not download and installed Flashtool to your PC here is the site:
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1357833651000
Find your ftf file for your device and use flashtool to flash it to your phone, once its done you should be golden and have a working device again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399
Make sure to save the ftf file int the flashtool folder and I would recommend extracting the and installing the flashtool file to your desktop or someplace easy to find....
If you got more questions .....yeah leave them here... Good Luck
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I'll try this when i get home, at work now I'll keep you updated.. If my phone was made in Germany, and i had the firmware update to *.*.A.*.69, will this still work ? And can you tell me what tft should i download ? Does it have to be a German one ?
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I'll try this when i get home, at work now I'll keep you updated.. If my phone was made in Germany, and i had the firmware update to *.*.A.*.69, will this still work ? And can you tell me what tft should i download ? Does it have to be a German one ?
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As my current device is CDMA, I cant say for certain but, someone correct me if I am wrong, you should be able to flash any ftf... just realize that if you flash say Hong Kong you will not have German language, you will have obviously Cantonese, Mandarin, English......
Let me take a look:
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OK, so if I were you I would take a look at the following:
From johnnzey
R800i - 4.0.2.A.0.62
From Xperia4life
R800i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic UK and this mirror for it
I would say either of those two should be good (taken from the FTF link I posted earlier) Then again I like to experiment so I would probably go with different FTF files just to mess with stuff.
In regards to the .69.. looks like its the same as .62. So its up to you. Actually if I were you I would probably just flash my device with the R800i 4.0.2.A.0.62, just to at least get your device back in working order.
Also if you are having issues getting the fastboot drivers to work on your computer you can download the unlock tool from Wotan Server and it installs all the files, at least I have been told it will.
Wotan Server Download Link:
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-play-r800/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
Again, good luck amd let us know if you save your XP or need more help.
ozzmanj1 said:
As my current device is CDMA, I cant say for certain but, someone correct me if I am wrong, you should be able to flash any ftf... just realize that if you flash say Hong Kong you will not have German language, you will have obviously Cantonese, Mandarin, English......
Let me take a look:
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OK, so if I were you I would take a look at the following:
From johnnzey
R800i - 4.0.2.A.0.62
From Xperia4life
R800i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic UK and this mirror for it
I would say either of those two should be good (taken from the FTF link I posted earlier) Then again I like to experiment so I would probably go with different FTF files just to mess with stuff.
In regards to the .69.. looks like its the same as .62. So its up to you. Actually if I were you I would probably just flash my device with the R800i 4.0.2.A.0.62, just to at least get your device back in working order.
Also if you are having issues getting the fastboot drivers to work on your computer you can download the unlock tool from Wotan Server and it installs all the files, at least I have been told it will.
Wotan Server Download Link:
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-play-r800/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
Again, good luck amd let us know if you save your XP or need more help.
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Thanks for all the info you provided me.. I'll try this at home, until then.. THANKS !!!
Ps. I don't rly need German as a language on the phone, i'm in Romania, the phone came with a German ROM.. i was just wondering if i need the original german one..
Just one more thing, when i use Flashtool and select the ROM, do i need to check/uncheck anything like "Bootloader", "Kernel" ... Should i leave all of them to be installed ?
Thanks !
Edit: Stuck at 19% ... I don't really know what to do
http://postimage.org/image/ya4m2klnf/
Never mind, i was able to fix it. Again, thank you for your support.
Ps. I locked the bootloader and PC Companion fix it
K4maD3va said:
Never mind, i was able to fix it. Again, thank you for your support.
Ps. I locked the bootloader and PC Companion fix it
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Awesome, good to know you saved your PLAY. Generally if you are updating and it fails, flashtool and fastboot are your best friend. On a side note I would keep the flashtool files, FTF file copied to a seperate place for emergencies.. I leave my stuff on box.com (Xperia play users get 50gb free) or my D-H.st account.