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[Q] Red light issue with rooted only xperia play

So I cannot stress how much time I've dedicated in reading and searching and have read and read. It was either the person's phone was flashed to a rom or had unlocked bootloaders. Whatever the issue, I felt I should post my issue. I have a Xperia that is only rooted. IS ALL. No flashed roms with stock kernels, no unlocked bootloaders. Nada, none of that. So recently my phone's lcd backlight started flashing on and off everytime I'd slide my phone. I figured I'd open it up which I pulled a tutorial from youtube and opened my phone up CAREFULLY. I mean I did this the most safest way ever! I finally get to putting everything back together and boom! Nothing! No logo, no vibration, no nothing! I'm freaked! So I plug the computer by usb and hear the usb connection sound and for a quick second I was relieved... then again comes the flashing red light... I'm gonna say it for the hell of it but I swear the damn thing is blinking orange but me and my lady had a debate she said it was clearly red so I think it's dark orange.. Regardless!! It blinks ruffly every three seconds and only blinks when connected WITH OR WITHOUT BATTERY. Can someone please give me any ideas? Should I open it up and make sure nothing happened or something? I'm just so worried and no longer have a phone at all... I'd greatly appreciate it and if anything else happens I'll keep ya updated. Thanks again.
**********UPDATE**********
I went ahead and tried speaking to a agent so here's the script
Please wait while we find an agent to assist you...
You are currently in position number 1 in the queue.
You have now been connected to an agent.
Hayley: Hi Michael, thank you for contacting Sony Xperia UK Chat Support. My name is Hayley, please could I take your full name and email address?
Michael: Yes
Michael: Michael *******@gmail.com
Hayley: Thank you for providing me with this information, how can I help you today?
Michael: My Xperia Play is blinking with a red light every three seconds and won't turn on.
Hayley: Have you tried charging the phone?
Michael: yes all night and it still was left blinking
Hayley: I'd suggest that you first try updating the software in your handset. This can be done using the Update Service program here: http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe
Michael: well if I connect it to the computer I still get only a blinking red light... will this file fix the connection issue?
Hayley: You connect the phone whilst it is switched off so you should still be able to use it.
Michael: ok I'll try I'll let you know if anything changes
Hayley: No problem. I hope the information I have provided is okay. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Michael: well can I wait until i try this ?
Hayley: The update will take about 15 minutes to run so you will need to try this and contact us again if it doesn't resolve it.
Michael: k thanks**
I'm gonna try this update service and see if anything else works.. Please guys if you know anything let me know
****UPDATE****
Still nothing at all... I'm hoping I really didn't screw anything up... I'm going to open the phone for the third time and try again.
*Update*
Nothing ended up working I might as well just end up tossing the damn thing in the trash.
*********UPDATE!!!!***********
After getting back home from work I decided to play around with it and try a little experiment and I figured ahh the hell with it. I somehow magically got it to work!!!
Here's what I did,
I pried open the back cover of the phone and flipped the battery backwards and connected the three gold spots and pressed down counted for five seconds. I then turned it back over to the correct way and pressed and held the power button and felt a vibration and was like WTH????? Boom! Sony Ericsson logo came on so It's back up and running!! THE MOTHERBOARD IS SAFE THANK GOODNESS!!! It may have just been the battery.. Well I'm still having problems everytime I slide the keyboard up and down it automatically shuts down but I figured I can just replace the slide strip that connects the lcd. But again I appreciate the support and thank you all so much!

Open it up again and make sure everything is connected securely. Give it a good clean with one of those compressed air cans as well to blow any dust out of the ports.
The red flashing light seems to me like something is disconnected somewhere internally
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hey thanks for replying and for the help I really appreciate it. I've already tried opening it up twice but still nothing I've give it a third shot though

Have you tried connecting it in flash mode and using flashtool to flash a new ROM? If you're worried about losing what's on the phone, tell flashtool not to wipe user data.
Also, for next time, this should be posted in Q&A, not general.
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well that's the thing though my computer doesn't recognize the connection oh well I give up thanks though.

coldcrush390 said:
well that's the thing though my computer doesn't recognize the connection oh well I give up thanks though.
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That doesn't quite answer my question. Did you try with flash mode and flashtool, or only the Sony Ericsson software?
Also, are the Gordon's gate drivers that come with flashtool properly installed?
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Found the problem
Its either your battery or your motherboard.
Either get a new battery, or send it in for repair...Sorry dude
Due to the connection issue it seems like the motherboard
Edit: Try charging it ALL DAY. Blinking red lights can also mean the phone doesn't have enough charge to even activate the screen (0% battery) and just needs to be fully charged again
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Well i think its the motherboard but i appreciate all answers. I left it charging all night and by morning when i woke up the phone felt warm but still no charge. Its funny though because the phone i actually liked failed on me lol. Im just gonna save.up and buy for a new one. Would you guys consider amazon for an phone that says used but like new?
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captain67 said:
That doesn't quite answer my question. Did you try with flash mode and flashtool, or only the Sony Ericsson software?
Also, are the Gordon's gate drivers that come with flashtool properly installed?
Sent from Asgard
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The answer for your question well it didn't recognize anything and i used the Sony software and flashtool all it says is unknown device even after installing all fresh drivers. I really have just spent way to much time in for this device important better off buying a new one and keeping the spare parts on this one.
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I had the same problem, and totally freaked out, because i had been tampering a bit with the kernel and i thought i had bricked my phone, but i searched for it and this popped up... talk.sonymobile.com/thread/28276?start=10&tstart=0
it basicly means that one or more of the pins dont get contact when trying to charge, and therefore the phone keeps flashing the low-battery-red-led
ofc im not entirely sure that you have the same problem, and it seemed as if it fixed itself or somethng

[Q] possible bricked xperia play

Hello all
i have read through these forums found a range of ideas but have found no specific answer to my problem.
heres a few details (i am not up to scratch on the technical details but will do my best)
a coupe of weeks ago i did something to my phone (rooting i thinkit is called ) where i created a partition on my sd card so i could use the app sdlink. the reason for this was after every app update i was getting low memory and my phone was very sluggish so i wanted to shift it all to that partition. i managed to do this no problem, the phone worked absolutly fine afterwards.
over the weekend i was away and i noticed my phone getting slower, when ever i wanted to take a picture the camera would take ages to load. this just got worse and worse to the point of the screen hardly coming on when i activated it, the only thing that got the screen up was sliding the gamepad open and shut a few times.
it also became extremly sensitive, i could use the screen when i got it back on but the slighest nudge on the slide mechanism and it would go blank.
when i got home i tried the repair open on pc companion and it went completly black.
i have tried this a few times, i have flashed with ftf files i have used SEUS many times and nothing. it will occasionally come on, load up but the slighest touch and it goes blank.
Is the phone usesless?
shall i keep trying? i have rang up my insurance and they will want me to send it to them in a few day, i want to keep trying myself though because the excess i cant really afford to pay at the moment.
Thankyou, any help would be greatly appreciated

That sounds like a hardware fault - something wrong with your screen or a cable. I'm afraid your only option is to get it repaired

well, i am going to have to concede its a hardware problem. my phone rang and i didnt even realise it was on. it showed on my screen i lightly touched it and it went blank but continued to ring. thanyou anyway

try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252038

If the screen came on, then flipped back off, I highly doubt that process will fix it. You're better off just getting it exchanged.
Did you look into a warranty replacement? The phone, itself, is not quite a year old, so you should still be under warranty. Reverting it to stock using the .ftf process would have gotten rid of root, so your warranty shouldn't be voided anymore.
Edit: Maybe the phone is a year old, but do look into it. You have a year manufacturer's warranty that, unless you got the phone right when it was released, should still be in effect.

xperia play dead!!
my case my xperia play is totally off, its only vibrate whn i press power button. Some days ago my play working perfectly but whn i slide up or down my screen display goes off but my mobile is on & thn i press lock button and thn press unlock the screen, but oneday i was using my mobile and suddenly my mobile display off again at tht time mobile on only screen off thn i pulled out battery and restart my mobile but thr was no luck, my xperia play dead only vibrate. i flash my mobile several time through flashtool but no luck. I think its slider cable issue or may be motherboard, is thr any luck to send my mobile to sony repair center bec i am a secnd owner but no purchase slip or any bill. kindly confim me, is thr any chance that sony repair my mobile???
your early response in this regard will be highly appreciated..

The infamous slider flex cable. Same thing wrong with mine.
I'm starting to think that slider is a faulty design. More and more people are having issues. After taking apart my xplay, I can tell you the way it's designed puts a lot of stress on that cable. The engineers weren't doing their job..
Sony needs to do a warranty extension/recall because of this IMO
Maybe we should all make a petition.

So I have a rooted CDMA xperia play running 2.3.3, my question is is it possible to unlock the bootloader of my phone? Cuase from my reading CDMA xperia plays are unable to have the bootloader unlocked

gagebiddy said:
So I have a rooted CDMA xperia play running 2.3.3, my question is is it possible to unlock the bootloader of my phone? Cuase from my reading CDMA xperia plays are unable to have the bootloader unlocked
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The only way is to pay to have it unlocked

Gray Screen with Dots

I have an Xperia Play R800i (o2)
Hi, a few weeks after rooting my Xperia Play I left it in the drawer for 3 days and it went really cold , so when I switched it on my screen had a grey screen with lots and lots of different colored dots everywhere so I quickly unrooted the phone. I forgot to mention than when I rooted my phone I changed the CPU through an app.
It happened every 20 minutes and when it did happen I used to slide the game pad up or press the power button a couple of times and it would go back to normal. And a few days ago I restored my phone to factory settings and now I cant get to the home screen and I also tried updating it using PC Companion but it still shows the screen .
So could someone please tell me if this is a hardware or software issue.
My phone is still locked to o2, I haven't unlocked the boot loader. And my warranty is still valid. I was going to go to the o2 store but thought if someone knew how to fix this because it might have been my fault a little because of me changing the CPU
p.s. I am a newbie to rooting. I followed steps off the internet.
Please someone reply and help me quickly. :good:

Oh no
I just got the exact same problem mate.
I get a weird grey screen every 20 mins just like you mentioned. And the only way I can get back to the normal screen is by sliding up the gamepad.
The phone is still usable but damn it feels like it might be dead soon.
Just to be safe im not going to restore like you did.
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sfex3best said:
Oh no
I just got the exact same problem mate.
I get a weird grey screen every 20 mins just like you mentioned. And the only way I can get back to the normal screen is by sliding up the gamepad.
The phone is still usable but damn it feels like it might be dead soon.
Just to be safe im not going to restore like you did.
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Yes, you might as well not and I contacted o2 and now I am going to go to the o2 store and get it fixed. And you might as well get it repaired as soon as possible or it will worsen.

My phone was bought on Amazon. I'll have to try a local shop maybe. If that doesn't work in not sure what I'll do.
Although at the moment it's working fine only getting the fuzzy screen like 3 times a day.
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I contacted Sony they said I should try repairing from the sony Ericsson pc suite. He also said if that doesn't work you can send it in to repair. I was told that if it's a hardware problem then they would repair it for free. But if it's a water damage or dropped phone problem it's unrepairable and they would charge me £10.
Pretty pleased with that actually because I'm almost certain my mobile wasn't damaged by a drop or water. So it has to be an hardware issue.
If not then well in screwed.

sfex3best said:
I contacted Sony they said I should try repairing from the sony Ericsson pc suite. He also said if that doesn't work you can send it in to repair. I was told that if it's a hardware problem then they would repair it for free. But if it's a water damage or dropped phone problem it's unrepairable and they would charge me £10.
Pretty pleased with that actually because I'm almost certain my mobile wasn't damaged by a drop or water. So it has to be an hardware issue.
If not then well in screwed.
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was that suppose to be £10 or £100? ten seems to cheap but a hundred seems to expensive
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It's 10 I said the exact same thing.

sfex3best said:
It's 10 I said the exact same thing.
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lol ok
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This is the hardware problem. This is the tape connecting the screen with pad issue. Buy new tape, change and everything will be ok.

Well I have sent it in to Sony now. I'm sure Sony will fix it right?
If they do send it back unrepaired then I may think of doing this myself.
sent from PC missing Xperia Play already.

sfex3best said:
Well I have sent it in to Sony now. I'm sure Sony will fix it right?
If they do send it back unrepaired then I may think of doing this myself.
sent from PC missing Xperia Play already.
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I went to the o2 store on monday and today I got it back and they didn't charge me and it works fine and it also has 90 day warranty with it. It came really fast. So those on o2 with the warranty send it and they'll fix it. And those on other networks send it in to get it checked if it is under the warranty and for those who don't have a warranty or insurance or whatever then it will cost you.

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badmansam said:
I went to the o2 store on monday and today I got it back and they didn't charge me and it works fine and it also has 90 day warranty with it. It came really fast. So those on o2 with the warranty send it and they'll fix it. And those on other networks send it in to get it checked if it is under the warranty and for those who don't have a warranty or insurance or whatever then it will cost you.
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did they explain what is the problem with you xplay? my warrant has expired so i cant send it back anymore.
just looking for clues on what am i supposed to do with these phone.. very upset with the development

[Q] [XS] Slugishness problems and major problems

Hi everybody,
since September 2012 i own a Xperia S. At the beginning it actually worked very well but now its a complete catastrophy. The phone is extremely slow even without any apps, sometimes it just crashes and i have to force a reboot, the walkman app just freezes a few seconds and the music doesnt play in that time, the homescreen with both new and old xperia home is extremely slow and some apps just wont open even after the third click on them and only work if i restart my phone. A few little bugs are ok but when i buy a phone for 400€ i think it should at least work fluently. I meant it was Sony's flagship for Gods sake. The back cover is etremelyscratched and is not matte anymore EVEN THOUGH i used cases from the begining. The S would be such a nice device IF everything would work. I contacted Amazon(where i bought it) earlier and they said they could try to repair it. do you think that could actually help? In addition i must say my phone was rooted and even with custom Roms like xzx it was really slo. I repaired it already using the PC Companion, SUS and even by whiping everything and reflashing the STock firmware, still nothing. What do you think i can/should do? as im still a student i really dont have a lot of money but paying 400€ for that phone and then not being able tu use ist normally is just horrbile.
I would really appreciate your help:
PS: Selling would of course be an option but i would only get 250€ and thats not really a lot and enough to buy a nother Smartphone,,,

Radixtrator said:
Hi everybody,
since September 2012 i own a Xperia S. At the beginning it actually worked very well but now its a complete catastrophy. The phone is extremely slow even without any apps, sometimes it just crashes and i have to force a reboot, the walkman app just freezes a few seconds and the music doesnt play in that time, the homescreen with both new and old xperia home is extremely slow and some apps just wont open even after the third click on them and only work if i restart my phone. A few little bugs are ok but when i buy a phone for 400€ i think it should at least work fluently. I meant it was Sony's flagship for Gods sake. The back cover is etremelyscratched and is not matte anymore EVEN THOUGH i used cases from the begining. The S would be such a nice device IF everything would work. I contacted Amazon(where i bought it) earlier and they said they could try to repair it. do you think that could actually help? In addition i must say my phone was rooted and even with custom Roms like xzx it was really slo. I repaired it already using the PC Companion, SUS and even by whiping everything and reflashing the STock firmware, still nothing. What do you think i can/should do? as im still a student i really dont have a lot of money but paying 400€ for that phone and then not being able tu use ist normally is just horrbile.
I would really appreciate your help:
PS: Selling would of course be an option but i would only get 250€ and thats not really a lot and enough to buy a nother Smartphone,,,
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That's definitely not normal. You probably have a faulty unit.

AW: [Q] [XS] Slugishness problems and major problems
You think? Do you think it would change amything if i send it in?
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Radixtrator said:
You think? Do you think it would change amything if i send it in?
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Usually, a fresh repair will solve all those slowness. But you said that after tons of repairs, the phone is still sluggish. It is definitely not normal. Best solution is to send it in for warranty or demand for a replacement unit. Best of luck.

i really hope that will work.. else im just going to sell it and buy a nexus

Post questions in Q/A from next time please. Not in General.
And yes it looks like u have faulty unit. Cause XS is not that sluggish as you are experiencing it.

ok sry didnt see that i will do so from nowon yes amazon is looking at the problem and will tell me tomorrow if i can send it in

[Q] xperia m total dead

please help,
my phone suddenly dead after i went for pee (but i did't grab it when i take pee)
now, my phone can't start, can't charge, can't connected to pc,
i tried to solve it by pc companion, SUS, and flashtool,
but there is no sign that my phone detected by those tools,
and there is no led indication when i connected to pc,
what i suppose to do?

benn_seiei said:
please help,
my phone suddenly dead after i went for pee (but i did't grab it when i take pee)
now, my phone can't start, can't charge, can't connected to pc,
i tried to solve it by pc companion, SUS, and flashtool,
but there is no sign that my phone detected by those tools,
and there is no led indication when i connected to pc,
what i suppose to do?
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If your phone isn't even going into flash mode than better try pulling out and reinserting the battery or try another one, and if that not works than take it to service center, no matter if you have rooted it they won't notice unless you have unlocked bootloader.
But mostly I think it's a battery problem so try another one from your friends or anyone. Good luck.
Hit thanks if I helped
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Wow, this is strange. As the comment above mine said, i also think it is a battery problem
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i've tried to pull-insert battery, but nothing happen
then i tested battery with a led, and it's lighting
so i think it's not battery problem
do you think it's hardware problem guys?
thanks for your replies

I've seen this problem before with a work colleague, he got a c1905 for his daughter and within 2 weeks it did the same just turned off and wouldn't turn back on or do anything so he got a new one thru warranty pretty sure its a hardware problem on the board
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unlucky me
my waranty is void, because white-mark on my phone turn into red
maybe i must look for new phone
thanks for your info

benn_seiei said:
unlucky me
my waranty is void, because white-mark on my phone turn into red
maybe i must look for new phone
thanks for your info
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Well that's just unfortunate. Good luck on the new phone
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Try going to pee again.
May be phone will start till you return. [emoji13]

StraightEdgeKid said:
Try going to pee again.
May be phone will start till you return. [emoji13]
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that's awesome option

benn_seiei said:
that's awesome option
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Can you give me complete info of your device (like model no. , rooted..etc..)I think i can fix it for you

my device just standart firmware from sony
i haven't rooted my device
but i have upgraded os by pc companion, so now it's load 4.3 from sony
everything just look fine until about 1 week later from the day of upgrade
now, it's lying dead on my desk
i've tried several method that i mention before (pc companion, sus, flashtool), but that's not working
thank for your kindness and attention
sorry if my english is not good

sorry i almost forgot
model no. C1905
os 4.3
firmware 15.4.A.0.23
thank you

problem solved
it's hardware problem
i know it from my friend
and my device got replacement some part
now, it's working again
:fingers-crossed:

how did you revive your phone plz?
benn_seiei said:
problem solved
it's hardware problem
i know it from my friend
and my device got replacement some part
now, it's working again
:fingers-crossed:
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how did you revive your phone plz?
can you tell me about the way you did it, because I have a dead sony m dual after swapping ram. and it doesnot work and pc cannot detect it..... so please give me a help

My xperia m phone is dead I can't unlock my bootloader. I used PC companion but it won't help me!. I went to service centre they told me to change board but the board is good!. What should I do please help me!