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Help! Boot Looping after flashing a theme

Good eve.. Please help
Help..
After flashing the theme on a .587 firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1913834&page=6
my device started to boot loop..
main problem is, How do I resolve this boot looping?
I did a nandroid back up.. :'(
Please help!
Mine is rooted but still locked boot loader.
Please help, I don't know what to do
I've read lots of threads but none of them is the same with mine.. :'(

jeriel02 said:
I've read lots of threads but none of them is the same with mine.. :'(
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They're all the same, noobs flashing stuff without knowing what they're doing.
xperia arc boot loop Reflash Stock ROM or your backup.

HI,
Thank you..
I'm sorry I'm still new about these things
I just can't flash it because my back-up is .img file..
And I don't know how to flash .img files..
Thank you again..
I've tried downgrading the kernel into .431 firmware (which is compatible to the theme that I tried)
but still, boot looping..
please help

What I did is that..
1. tried to flash a theme for .431 firmware
2. boot it using CWM v5
3. then, after rebooting the device, boot loop happens
I can't enter CWM on the sony logo (or I am pressing the wrong button)
now I can't flash back to my nandroid back up.. :'(
please help ..

jeriel02 said:
What I did is that..
1. tried to flash a theme for .431 firmware
2. boot it using CWM v5
3. then, after rebooting the device, boot loop happens
I can't enter CWM on the sony logo (or I am pressing the wrong button)
now I can't flash back to my nandroid back up.. :'(
please help ..
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download flashtool, install it under a Windows pc download stock FTF file and flash it into your phone
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And get a stock image here: http://uploaded.net/f/bd4cif

Hi thank you..
I just did the flashing
But still, boot loops ..
I really don't know the problem :'(
Here is what I did to install that theme..
● Copy the .zip to your sdcard
● Boot into CMW
● MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP
● Did you make a nandroid backup?
● If not, go away from this thread immediately!
● Flash the .zip
● Clear Dalvik Cache
● Reboot
● For wallpaper, Xperia S lockscreen, deodex/supercharge/LED fix check post #3.
● Enjoy!!!
i really don't know if that clearing that Dalvik Cache caused the problem..
I really don't know
pls help ..

Did you even read the previous posts? These say everything how to fix your phone.
And if you got bootloop, doing it the same way will not make it any better, it will just result the same - bootloop!

jeriel02 said:
HI,
Thank you..
I'm sorry I'm still new about these things
I just can't flash it because my back-up is .img file..
And I don't know how to flash .img files..
Thank you again..
I've tried downgrading the kernel into .431 firmware (which is compatible to the theme that I tried)
but still, boot looping..
please help
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How can your nandroid backup be a .IMG file?
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

I print screen how I did the flashing
(and I think I'm doing it wrong)
Flashtool only tells that a device is connected but never stated what model is connected..
After flashing, still ..

tangosierra_ said:
How can your nandroid backup be a .IMG file?
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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Hi!
I backed up using CWM v5
but now boot loops, and can't enter CWM..

jeriel02 said:
Hi!
I backed up using CWM v5
but now boot loops, and can't enter CWM..
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dont use CWM v5. reflash to stock firmware, download 'x-parts' from play, and istall cwm with that app and see what happens

Hi (my first post at xda!),
I once had a nasty BootLoop like you have. actually, even worse - at some stage, the phone didn't start at all - AND usb wasn't responding... worst case scenario lol.
Be advised, this will bring you to clean stock unrooted phone.
- What you need to do, is restore the original rom+kernel (stock), using SEUS ("Sony Ericsson Update Service") software (download it).
- You'll need to connect the phone with a special recovery mode enabled, by plugging the usb cable to it while holding The Other Button (Back button) that gives A GREEN led light (this is NOT Fastboot mode that shows BLUE led light).
- After the phone is connected in that manner, simply follow the instructions in SEUS and let it download and flash the original software.
From here, you'll have a factory-new unrooted stock rom+stock kernel device, but you'll probably manage with re-flashing and restoring your Nandroid afterwards.
- Use this as a last resort, as it's what they call "The long way".
Get back to us with the results.
Mike.

Bed_S1kt0r said:
You'll need to connect the phone with a special recovery mode enabled, by plugging the usb cable to it while holding The Other Button (Back button) that gives A GREEN led light (this is NOT Fastboot mode that shows BLUE led light).
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It's not a special recovery mode it's the standard flash mode, but this is basically what you've been advised to do on the last page.

Xperia arc s not booting after flashing custom rom.have i bricked it?

I had rooted and installed HD 3.0.2 custom ROM on my son's Sony xperia arc s successfully and it was working well but the adventurist mind set to work and I wanted to try the jelly droid custom ROM.
I went to recovery mode via x tools and did the factory reset and formatting system.
Then I clicked install zip from SD card.it showed that update installed successfully then after around 15 minutes and no further instruction,I rebooted the phone.seems like I missed some step or something which I am not aware of.
now it only shows the Sony screen.I attempted going to the recovery mode pressing the combo keys volume down and power after taking out the battery but nothing transpired.
have I bricked my phone?
Is there any way I could bring it back to life?
would be obliged if anyone could recommend some steps to try and restart the phone.
thanking in anticipation
regards
Sanjay Agarwal

sanjayagarwal said:
I had rooted and installed HD 3.0.2 custom ROM on my son's Sony xperia arc s successfully and it was working well but the adventurist mind set to work and I wanted to try the jelly droid custom ROM.
I went to recovery mode via x tools and did the factory reset and formatting system.
Then I clicked install zip from SD card.it showed that update installed successfully then after around 15 minutes and no further instruction,I rebooted the phone.seems like I missed some step or something which I am not aware of.
now it only shows the Sony screen.I attempted going to the recovery mode pressing the combo keys volume down and power after taking out the battery but nothing transpired.
have I bricked my phone?
Is there any way I could bring it back to life?
would be obliged if anyone could recommend some steps to try and restart the phone.
thanking in anticipation
regards
Sanjay Agarwal
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Did you flash the correct kernel for your phone? Ultimate HD uses stock kernel while the Jelly Droid should be using a custom kernel. You need to have bootloader unlocked to use a custom kernel. CWM does not work after flashing the update package as X tools installs CWM into /system which you just formatted. To be able to use CWM after changing ROM, use a stock or custom kernel that has CWM pre installed on it.
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popthosegaskets said:
Thanks for your quick reply.it seems I did not flash any kernel or anything else prior to pressing the install from zip.seems a grave mistake on my part.
now that the phone does not even start up what could I do to recover the phone.
I am a complete novice and would request your good self to kindly suggest remedial measures to go back to the stock ROM or HD 3.0.2.The boot loader I think was unlocked before attempting to root the phone.the phone only shows SONY written on it.no turning off even.having to pull the battery to put of the screen.
Thanks n regards
Sanjay Agarwal
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To recover your phone, use Flashtool and install stock firmware to your phone with a correct FTF file. You can find the FTF file from the forum, just search.
OR if you have locked bootloader, then you can also use PC Companion to repair your phone.
Sent from LT18i with custom firmware by myself.

Since you have bootloader unlocked, I recommend that you repair your phone using flashtool, since it's a hassle to relock bootloader to use Sony Update Service. After restoring your phone, flash a stock kernel with CWM on it so you can still use CWM after changing ROM. If you want to go back to UHD, Jader recommends LuPuS kernel to use with his ROM.
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THANKS
Thanks friends for your replies.I woke up to find that my son has already restored the phone using some method as advised by your good selves.he used the flash tool and ftf file.
thanks.
regards
Sanjay agarwal

Hi all i have the same issue i have running. Uhd rom i try to chnge rom n dont flash any kernal i formatted system factory reset installation successful but only sony logo appears nothing else... i thnk i brcked my arc s one more thing that my boot-oader is locked and sony companian dosent pick my device n sony updator says your software need no update...
Plz help me guyz what should i do plz help
This is my frst android phone i dont wan to lose it
Thnks

ubaidbhatti said:
Hi all i have the same issue i have running. Uhd rom i try to chnge rom n dont flash any kernal i formatted system factory reset installation successful but only sony logo appears nothing else... i thnk i brcked my arc s one more thing that my boot-oader is locked and sony companian dosent pick my device n sony updator says your software need no update...
Plz help me guyz what should i do plz help
This is my frst android phone i dont wan to lose it
Thnks
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First of all, calm down , i rarely see arc-s really bricked and not recoverables so ,in this case, the best metod is a thinking mind. Answer my questions.
1° Have you checked your bootloader if it's locked/unlocked or if there is possibility to unlock it ? There are a plenty of guides about it.
2° Please describe how you have installed the rom.
If you have the possibility to reach the recovery , you have to fully format the phone. Factory reset, format system cache and dalvik. Only after that, try to re-flash the rom.

@[email protected] said:
First of all, calm down , i rarely see arc-s really bricked and not recoverables so ,in this case, the best metod is a thinking mind. Answer my questions.
1° Have you checked your bootloader if it's locked/unlocked or if there is possibility to unlock it ? There are a plenty of guides about it.
2° Please describe how you have installed the rom.
If you have the possibility to reach the recovery , you have to fully format the phone. Factory reset, format system cache and dalvik. Only after that, try to re-flash the rom.
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My phone has the same problem. (Xperia Arc S) how do I get the computer to recognise the phone when it is in this mode? it won't do the volume up-blue light-usb thing

Can you get the phone in flashmode (back + phone to USB -> green LED)?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
EDIT: Holy sh*t I forgot flashmode is back button

serterl said:
My phone has the same problem. (Xperia Arc S) how do I get the computer to recognise the phone when it is in this mode? it won't do the volume up-blue light-usb thing
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Are you even sure if it's volume up?
Flash mode -> connect phone to PC while holding down back button.
Fastboot mode -> connect phone to PC while holding down menu button.
Enter recovery(if installed) -> hold volume down button when phone boots up.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

having the same issue
sanjayagarwal said:
Thanks friends for your replies.I woke up to find that my son has already restored the phone using some method as advised by your good selves.he used the flash tool and ftf file.
thanks.
regards
Sanjay agarwal
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sir i am having the same issue that you have got.please help me o solve it and say all the procedure thar you have done sir please help me
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serterl said:
My phone has the same problem. (Xperia Arc S) how do I get the computer to recognise the phone when it is in this mode? it won't do the volume up-blue light-usb thing
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sir ihad unlocked the boot loader but when i installed the custom rom only the sony logo appears and when i press the volume down button it does not enters into cwm mode what to do please help me

srisudhanr7 said:
sir i am having the same issue that you have got.please help me o solve it and say all the procedure thar you have done sir please help me
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Please search XDA or Google, there's many guides out there that teach you how to restore your phone.
srisudhanr7 said:
sir ihad unlocked the boot loader but when i installed the custom rom only the sony logo appears and when i press the volume down button it does not enters into cwm mode what to do please help me
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Did you flash correct kernel for your ROM? The ROM will not boot if the kernel is not compatible.

popthosegaskets said:
Please search XDA or Google, there's many guides out there that teach you how to restore your phone.
Did you flash correct kernel for your ROM? The ROM will not boot if the kernel is not compatible.
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i didnt flash any kernel for it but now it is not entering into cwm mode itself how to enter into it and flash the kernel.

srisudhanr7 said:
i didnt flash any kernel for it but now it is not entering into cwm mode itself how to enter into it and flash the kernel.
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You don't flash kernel with cwm... Flash kernel using fastboot... Kernels will give you access to recovery...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2

Attitude.SSJ said:
You don't flash kernel with cwm... Flash kernel using fastboot... Kernels will give you access to recovery...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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sir please say me the procedure to do it...

srisudhanr7 said:
sir please say me the procedure to do it...
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There's something called the search button...
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popthosegaskets said:
There's something called the search button...
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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i cannot flash the kernel only the green led glows when i press the volume up button what to do

same problem
serterl said:
My phone has the same problem. (Xperia Arc S) how do I get the computer to recognise the phone when it is in this mode? it won't do the volume up-blue light-usb thing
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I had my arc s rooted and after triyng font installer it stopped working and comes to the sony screen and goes to xperia screen and reboots cant even acces the home screen. i had no roms installed. when i use the above method the green led lights up but when i tried to flah the mobile using flash tool it said ERROR flash aborted. please help me

srisudhanr7 said:
i cannot flash the kernel only the green led glows when i press the volume up button what to do
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Volume up? What phone are we talking about?
malith1995 said:
I had my arc s rooted and after triyng font installer it stopped working and comes to the sony screen and goes to xperia screen and reboots cant even acces the home screen. i had no roms installed. when i use the above method the green led lights up but when i tried to flah the mobile using flash tool it said ERROR flash aborted. please help me
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PC Companion's repair option should work as well, try that one. If you wish to stick to Flashtool, then first make sure you got drivers installed.

Cant enter CWM recovery LT18i

i have read all of threads in case of this problem but i have not found right answer... and my problem is still there
I have rooted and bootloader unlocked LT18
4.1.b.0.587
kernel 2.6.32.9-perf
I have installed last ...
CWM rom managere
root checker
superuser
X-parts,
busybox
but I cant boot my LT18 into recovery...
I have tried meny combo button combinations but everithing I have get is geting in safe mode.
PWR+VOL - = safe mode
PWR+menu = safe mode again
PWR+home = no reaction
PWR+back = no reaction
What I need to do for booting in RECOVERY.
Any...
Thanks in advance...
Sincelery Iggy THE NOOB​

Hi,
Power button... when you see the kernel logo... volume down

Solved boot in CWM
douim said:
Hi,
Power button... when you see the kernel logo... volume down
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I've found solutions for LT18i
downloaded kernel
http://goo.im/devs/nAa/kernels/3.4.x/jb/anzu/3.4.45-nAa-03_LT18.img

iggy1974 said:
I've found solutions for LT18i
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Hey iggy I have the same problem, have the same kernel (2.6.32.9) and software and I saw your post to download different kernel, the problem is when I open the link, it's empty (nothing downloads).
So I downloaded the content on the link and it doesn't show in the downloads folder. And I don't even know where to flash it.
Any help would be much appreciated.

you guys can try any kernel with cwm included.
or i saw an method to install cwm via flashtool (manuell). What is the problem btw?
you dont see the blue light or it doesnt open it when you put volume down?
yall can show at xparts (there is standing install cwm) sometimes it doesnt work on the latest version. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
download the version 5 and install cwm again, if it shows cwm succesfully installed you installed cwm, if it doesnt i can show you guys how to install cwm by another way.
if it is succesfully installed you can reboot and put volume down when the blue light turns on at sony logo or go to xparts again and try boot in cwm.
i hope i helped you guys, if i dont please ask again
yours,
slimy !

Guys I hv simple method just download cwm auto installer from google..
Or just download from here.
My dropbox link.
db.tt/pnIFbhQJ
Tell me if works
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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Install it n install cwm recovery from it...
Reboot in recovery when sony logo comes presss back button untill u get in recovery mode.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

dharmx said:
Guys I hv simple method just download cwm auto installer from google..
Or just download from here.
My dropbox link.
db.tt/pnIFbhQJ
Tell me if works
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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Install it n install cwm recovery from it...
Reboot in recovery when sony logo comes presss back button untill u get in recovery mode.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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This method is for locked bootloader, if you have an unlocked bootloader just flash a kernel with a recovery. Furthermore, this recovery will be gone every time you install a new ROM because this recovery is installed to /system partition which is wiped when you flash a new ROM.
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popthosegaskets said:
This method is for locked bootloader, if you have an unlocked bootloader just flash a kernel with a recovery. Furthermore, this recovery will be gone every time you install a new ROM because this recovery is installed to /system partition which is wiped when you flash a new ROM.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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My LT18i with locked bootloader don't get the blue light... I already flashed ftf several times and tried the Sony Companion repair... it don't work. I can Root but can't enter CWM mode.
In the past it worked fine, I already had UHD instaled but after I tried another ROM the problem started after it gets freezed in Sony Logo... I flahsed the original Sony firmware and now I can't enter CWM even after instalation... The blue light never appear... instead the blue light, the screen gets brighter for 1 second.
Do you know any way to get CWM working again?
Already tried the method of this post and the X-Parts... they don't work... at the boot it starts normal system... even If I press BACK button or Volume down...
Thanks.
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lvpslvps said:
My LT18i with locked bootloader don't get the blue light... I already flashed ftf several times and tried the Sony Companion repair... it don't work. I can Root but can't enter CWM mode.
In the past it worked fine, I already had UHD instaled but after I tried another ROM the problem started after it gets freezed in Sony Logo... I flahsed the original Sony firmware and now I can't enter CWM even after instalation... The blue light never appear... instead the blue light, the screen gets brighter for 1 second.
Do you know any way to get CWM working again?
Already tried the method of this post and the X-Parts... they don't work... at the boot it starts normal system... even If I press BACK button or Volume down...
Thanks.
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I don't know how... but after installed again CWM in this method for the 2nd time it worked... custom Roms again.
Thanks

Install any ICS custom rom

Xperia Arc Stuck in Loading

Hey guys! Today I rooted my device, installed CWM and installed a ROM onto my Arc device today. It all went fine but when I rebooted after the install the device seems to be stuck at the "Sony" logo. I cant seem to boot it into CWM (tried it couple of times). I'm new to this so does anyone know what the problem might be?
Thanks in advance

Did you unlock the bootloader? Flashed the right kernel? Explain a bit what did you flash and how.

troubled_android said:
Did you unlock the bootloader? Flashed the right kernel? Explain a bit what did you flash and how.
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I'm kinda new to this and I just did what the guide told me to do , which is the following:
For Locked Bootloaders: Root your phone using this tutorial, than install CWM using this app
Place ROM on SD-Card
Back up user apps and data. (Various apps available, search Google Play. This is a popular one)
Power off phone.
Boot to CWM (Keep pressing the Volume Down key after the Sony logo appears)
Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Mounts and Storage --> Format /System
Advanced > Wipe Battery Stats
Install zip from SD card > Choose Xperia Ultimate HD
Follow on screen instructions on AROMA.
After Complete Installation untick "reboot" and select reboot in CWM
Give the phone a good full charge, and enjoy your brand new phone!

Okay I suppose you flashed this rom and installed it with aroma installer. And you can't boot into recovery mode when logo appears (by pressing vol down button?)
Argh I had the same problem when using different rom with aroma installer and I couldn't boot in recovery mode. The main problem was not getting into cwm so I had to flash the stock rom (ftf file) back on arc using flashtool and I rooted the phone and unlocked BL again. Then I restored the previous backed up rom.
Is there any particular reason to have locked BL? You can do it with flashtool.
I don't know what the problem would be since I don't have enough experience with aroma installers, I just know the basics of flashing, installing and I can solve problems on my own arc when I f*** up something but I'm a bit confused here so you better wait for someone who has more brains than I do.

troubled_android said:
Okay I suppose you flashed this rom and installed it with aroma installer. And you can't boot into recovery mode when logo appears (by pressing vol down button?)
Argh I had the same problem when using different rom with aroma installer and I couldn't boot in recovery mode. The main problem was not getting into cwm so I had to flash the stock rom (ftf file) back on arc using flashtool and I rooted the phone and unlocked BL again. Then I restored the previous backed up rom.
Is there any particular reason to have locked BL? You can do it with flashtool.
I don't know what the problem would be since I don't have enough experience with aroma installers, I just know the basics of flashing, installing and I can solve problems on my own arc when I f*** up something but I'm a bit confused here so you better wait for someone who has more brains than I do.
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I just want to put my standard rom on there atm, can you link me to something that tells me how to do that?

Ok, so here's thread with stock, custom roms, kernels etc. here find the stock rom and choose version (lt15i or lt18i depends on which phone you have and where you're from) and download the ftf file.
Then go to this link where you'll get direct instructions on how to flash. It's really not that complicated. Just open flashtool, choose flashmode and browse for the ftf file, then flash it.
Good luck.

If you wish us to help you, at least tell which ROM you installed.

For a locked bootloader, flash the original TFT through Flashtool.
Root.
Install CWM.
Reflash ROM.
If your bootloader is unlocked, just flash a kernel with CWM included.
Mount your SD Card.
Put the ROM on it.
Flash.
Hope I helped you !
Cheers.

Well I just bricked my wifes phone..Help a dead husband?

Hey guys. I had a ZL C6506 that was on 4.2.2. I succesfully rooted it and flashed Dual Recovery. I then tried to flash Utimateblack XZL rom (4.4.2). The instructions were to factory reset, wipe caches and then flash rom. Then flash a kernel (stripped kernel) with flashtool. I did everything to a tee and then it said just reboot and let rom settle. Upon reboot I get to the sony logo (with the backlit black screen) then the Sony logo goes away and this is where im stuck!
I can no longer get into recovery. I've tried hitting the reset button on the back and same thing. I CAN get into fastboot mode. I am wondering what I should flash to correct my situation as well as the steps to do so as i am a huge noob that was trying to impress my wife with my "hacking" skills. Any help would be super appreciated and I even don't mind donating if i actually manage to get it back to life!

Download the stock firmware. I recommend the 4.2.2 jellybean. Then download the flashtool and install it on your pc. Then connect your ZL in recovery mode and flash the firmware. Try it
Enviado desde mi C6502 mediante Tapatalk

Exchange phones. I did likewise, and now she has my XZ, while I recovered the ZL and its now my phone.....
Dead Cookies leave no trails...
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I notice you've had some experience in bricking phones for awhile.... Just buy her a new one....
Dead Cookies leave no trails...

butthurtlocker said:
Hey guys. I had a ZL C6506 that was on 4.2.2. I succesfully rooted it and flashed Dual Recovery. I then tried to flash Utimateblack XZL rom (4.4.2). The instructions were to factory reset, wipe caches and then flash rom. Then flash a kernel (stripped kernel) with flashtool. I did everything to a tee and then it said just reboot and let rom settle. Upon reboot I get to the sony logo (with the backlit black screen) then the Sony logo goes away and this is where im stuck!
I can no longer get into recovery. I've tried hitting the reset button on the back and same thing. I CAN get into fastboot mode. I am wondering what I should flash to correct my situation as well as the steps to do so as i am a huge noob that was trying to impress my wife with my "hacking" skills. Any help would be super appreciated and I even don't mind donating if i actually manage to get it back to life!
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had you maded TA backup of your phone ?
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butthurtlocker said:
Hey guys. I had a ZL C6506 that was on 4.2.2. I succesfully rooted it and flashed Dual Recovery. I then tried to flash Utimateblack XZL rom (4.4.2). The instructions were to factory reset, wipe caches and then flash rom. Then flash a kernel (stripped kernel) with flashtool. I did everything to a tee and then it said just reboot and let rom settle. Upon reboot I get to the sony logo (with the backlit black screen) then the Sony logo goes away and this is where im stuck!
I can no longer get into recovery. I've tried hitting the reset button on the back and same thing. I CAN get into fastboot mode. I am wondering what I should flash to correct my situation as well as the steps to do so as i am a huge noob that was trying to impress my wife with my "hacking" skills. Any help would be super appreciated and I even don't mind donating if i actually manage to get it back to life!
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Its the problem with bootloader unlocking, if you have TA backup, relock your bootloader completely, and then flash any stock firmware, before you relock your bootloader, follow few steps, the problem arises because of busybox, dual recovery have specified busybox, remove busybox using this page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ybox-uninstaller-v1-0-remove-busybox-t1853419
, then remove dual recovery completly by flashing stock android 4.2.2 firmware for xperia zl, then completly relock your bootloader using flashtools and by restoring your TA backup, then you have completly branded xperia zl but not working one, then you can flash any stock firmware using flashtools, but for convinience you should repair your phone using sony pc companion, as pepair option in sony pc companion works with locked bootloader and unrooted phones, first choose repair option on sony pc companion, then connect your phone on flashmode, it must recognize your phone, but if it cant then you manually choose your phones model in the list, then it will download the latest firmware for your cell, and install the SUS files !
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