Hey guys,
I can't start up my Sony Xperia S. It just stucks at the SONY logo screen.
I've downloaded Xperia Companion and tried Software Repair, but it says cannot be repaired as the Bootloader is unlocked. Now I'm trying to lock the bootloader but I don't know how.
I'd like to reset my phone to its original form, i.e. bootloader locked and unrooted. Any ideas?
Btw, I'm using a Mac.
Any help/advice is much appreciated. Thanks!
eros101 said:
Hey guys,
I can't start up my Sony Xperia S. It just stucks at the SONY logo screen.
I've downloaded Xperia Companion and tried Software Repair, but it says cannot be repaired as the Bootloader is unlocked. Now I'm trying to lock the bootloader but I don't know how.
I'd like to reset my phone to its original form, i.e. bootloader locked and unrooted. Any ideas?
Btw, I'm using a Mac.
Any help/advice is much appreciated. Thanks!
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What you did the last thing?
nageswarswain said:
What you did the last thing?
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I think I was trying to flash custom ROM.
But it didn't work and my phone just wouldn't start up, so I bought a new phone 6 months ago and put this aside.
Now I'd like to start up this phone and try to access my pictures etc.
eros101 said:
I think I was trying to flash custom ROM.
But it didn't work and my phone just wouldn't start up, so I bought a new phone 6 months ago and put this aside.
Now I'd like to start up this phone and try to access my pictures etc.
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OK download stock ftf (search Google for stock jelly bean for Xperia s). Then flash it by flashtool software. There is plenty of guide for how to flash official jellybean on Xperia s by flash tool.
nageswarswain said:
OK download stock ftf (search Google for stock jelly bean for Xperia s). Then flash it by flashtool software. There is plenty of guide for how to flash official jellybean on Xperia s by flash tool.
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Thanks for the advice!
I followed the instructions here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2422053
Flash the official jellybean.
It has some progress but I still cannot start up my phone.
When I start it up, the Sony logo appears, followed by the Xperia logo and the colourful light stream. Then it repeats itself, SONY, Xperia, light stream........ etc.
It's better than just the SONY logo I had before.
What should I do next?
Give it some more time on that state.. It should boot OK.. If not then flash again.
nageswarswain said:
Give it some more time on that state.. It should boot OK.. If not then flash again.
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I flash it again, and still it can't start up.
I gave it 30 minutes, and it's still in the loop, Sony - Xperia - lights.
what should I do?
I've also tried to repair using the Xperia Companion but it says, bootloader is unlocked, so NO.
how to relock the bootloader then?
It's really strange why this happend to you... Are you flashing the correct ftf?try a custom rom ad see what's happening
i believe that the latest flash tool doesnt work with xperia s anymore so look for an older version
Use emma..
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hi everyone, i tried rooting my arc after unlocking the bootloader, all with cmd orders & fastboot application, but after flashing binary img file, the phone won't start up & hangs on sony ericsson title, i tried flashtool but x10flashtool.exe won't start & gives me java error, though jre 7 is installed on my pc & i defined the path of it, can anyone please help me with some other way to flash my unlocked bootloader arc to life, pc companion discovered that the software is not the stock & refused to repair, looking for your help
Try to flash with flash tool on other pc.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
thank you guys i fixed the flashtool program coz it was corrupted & flashing went fine, but my phone isn't rooted yet, any suggestions on which rom should i use after rooting with flashtool.
Rooting will allow you administrators privilegies, so you can mod it.
For roms (custom rom) you need to unlock your bootloader which will break your warranty from sony.
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HI
Lothario said:
hi everyone, i tried rooting my arc after unlocking the bootloader, all with cmd orders & fastboot application, but after flashing binary img file, the phone won't start up & hangs on sony ericsson title, i tried flashtool but x10flashtool.exe won't start & gives me java error, though jre 7 is installed on my pc & i defined the path of it, can anyone please help me with some other way to flash my unlocked bootloader arc to life, pc companion discovered that the software is not the stock & refused to repair, looking for your help
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I've also done the same thing. Can you help me also? I almost lie crying? Now, I got an Arc stuck on Sony Logo. Can you help me please.
whiskey_1388 said:
I've also done the same thing. Can you help me also? I almost lie crying? Now, I got an Arc stuck on Sony Logo. Can you help me please.
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If you have done the same thing... Why not follow the steps already listed above?
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Lothario said:
hi everyone, i tried rooting my arc after unlocking the bootloader, all with cmd orders & fastboot application, but after flashing binary img file, the phone won't start up & hangs on sony ericsson title, i tried flashtool but x10flashtool.exe won't start & gives me java error, though jre 7 is installed on my pc & i defined the path of it, can anyone please help me with some other way to flash my unlocked bootloader arc to life, pc companion discovered that the software is not the stock & refused to repair, looking for your help
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It is a boot look..Try Flashing any other img file..another compatible one ..
whiskey_1388 said:
I've also done the same thing. Can you help me also? I almost lie crying? Now, I got an Arc stuck on Sony Logo. Can you help me please.
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The link below goes to a thread where you can download a stock rom (one which is as supplied by Sony).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839215
You can flash one of these to your phone to get it working again...
hi
i bought a Sony xperia arc lt15a few month ago.
since i got it i just had problems with it ... anyway.
so now i tried to update to android 2.3.4 (last update available)
then the update finished so i tried to turn my phone on and its vibrate 1 time a nothing happen so i tried to let it charge for hours,remove battery and put it back,remove everything and put it back, nothing worked so i tried to repair it with pc companion.I followed every step and now my phone still don't turn on....
to do fast:
phone : Sony Ericsson arc lt15a from rogers Canada
unlock bl:no
rooted:no
flashed:nope again
what used to update : PC companion and seus ?(the update service thing)
thanks if you can solve my problems anyone don't hesitate to ask some question if they are needed
ps:sorry if wrong place i didnt know where to post
Isn't it under warranty still ?
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i dont think so
fenek666 said:
i dont think so
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Try flashtool and the right ftf file.
via Sony Ericsson Xperia
sdk16420 said:
Try flashtool and the right ftf file.
via Sony Ericsson Xperia
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ur right,, 5 mins ago i did something wrong and my xperia arc wont open.. it was showing me "Sony Ericsson Make.Believe" and in down right corner "Jaso @ #number of ur kernel#"
i flashed it 2 secs ago and its ok now xD!
like i said i already tryed everything the only rom that work on my cellphone is the rogers 2.3.3 posted by a other member i tried alot of 2.3.4 and none is working i even tried downloading the official one like 5 time trough pc compagnion and nothing work
Pr0xXxY said:
ur right,, 5 mins ago i did something wrong and my xperia arc wont open.. it was showing me "Sony Ericsson Make.Believe" and in down right corner "Jaso @ #number of ur kernel#"
i flashed it 2 secs ago and its ok now xD!
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If your phone bootloader is locked...how did you managed install JasonStein Miui kernel?
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taaviu said:
If your phone bootloader is locked...how did you managed install JasonStein Miui kernel?
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mine is not what should i do i cant flash that one and the official 2.3.4 trough pc compagnion dont work ?
fenek666 said:
mine is not what should i do i cant flash that one and the official 2.3.4 trough pc compagnion dont work ?
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Ups....messed up users.
But if bootloader is OPEN/UNLOCKED. Then use flashtool in development section..
This will do this job fine.
If bootloader is LOCKED/CLOSED, then use official update method..if 1st flash unsucsess...then reflash agent.
Error you getting if drivers or Java is not correctly installed.
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well man my bootloader is locked but official dont work on my phone he never open after the official one i tried like 5 time and the only way to make it work again is using a 2.3.3 version trough flashtool that i downloaded some where on the forum
fenek666 said:
well man my bootloader is locked but official dont work on my phone he never open after the official one i tried like 5 time and the only way to make it work again is using a 2.3.3 version trough flashtool that i downloaded some where on the forum
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Are you sure you tried flash correct firmware??
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Hey Did You Get Your Phone Working Yet ?
Daxomega007 said:
Hey Did You Get Your Phone Working Yet ?
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well i flashed an 2.3.3 rogers firmware and its now working but i cant get on 2.3.4 for obscure reason
and i tried like 5 different 2.3.4 firmware and they are not working and i also tried to update from the phone which didnt worked and from the computer by update service which didnt worked too
fenek666 said:
well i flashed an 2.3.3 rogers firmware and its now working but i cant get on 2.3.4 for obscure reason
and i tried like 5 different 2.3.4 firmware and they are not working and i also tried to update from the phone which didnt worked and from the computer by update service which didnt worked too
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Unlock bootloader and flash whatever you want.
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how i unlock the bootloader if my phone dont open up when i try to update lol ? and could i update to 2.3.4 with unloacked ?
Maybe you need this toto
fenek666 said:
hi
i bought a Sony xperia arc lt15a few month ago.
since i got it i just had problems with it ... anyway.
so now i tried to update to android 2.3.4 (last update available)
then the update finished so i tried to turn my phone on and its vibrate 1 time a nothing happen so i tried to let it charge for hours,remove battery and put it back,remove everything and put it back, nothing worked so i tried to repair it with pc companion.I followed every step and now my phone still don't turn on....
to do fast:
phone : Sony Ericsson arc lt15a from rogers Canada
unlock bl:no
rooted:no
flashed:nope again
what used to update : PC companion and seus ?(the update service thing)
thanks if you can solve my problems anyone don't hesitate to ask some question if they are needed
ps:sorry if wrong place i didnt know where to post
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Hello i think you need 4 this >>> <toto> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
Hi Guys.
I need your help. I recently bought a second hand Xperia Arc S from a friend.
It had no problems what-so-ever. When I got it I factory data reset it.
It was working fine. Then I unlocked the bootloader rooted it and install cwm.
It was still fine. I then installed Doomlords kernal and installed Titanium Backup.
I removed all the apps and stuff i did not need or want. I made no ackups of the stock rom or any of the apps. Then today i Hard reset it to find i have no lockscreen i dont here a sound when i recive a call ot text and my camera no longer works also usb is not recognised by the phone, so i can't get to mass storage mode meaning i CAN'T USE SEUS OR PCC!. I then went off today and tried to flash the ICS .ftf and I got errors.
WHAT DO I DO! PLEASE HELP I'M A COMPLETE ANDROID NOOB
Thanks in advanced.
Chris
Try relock the bootloader and fix with seus
androidtechdaily said:
Hi Guys.
I need your help. I recently bought a second hand Xperia Arc S from a friend.
It had no problems what-so-ever. When I got it I factory data reset it.
It was working fine. Then I unlocked the bootloader rooted it and install cwm.
It was still fine. I then installed Doomlords kernal and installed Titanium Backup.
I removed all the apps and stuff i did not need or want. I made no ackups of the stock rom or any of the apps. Then today i Hard reset it to find i have no lockscreen i dont here a sound when i recive a call ot text and my camera no longer works. I then went off today and tried to flash the ICS .ftf and I got errors.
WHAT DO I DO! PLEASE HELP I'M A COMPLETE ANDROID NOOB
Thanks in advanced.
Chris
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May be u Have Deleted Those Important apps from system/app .
Because Some of The Apps Are Required For System To Run Properly.
and Check the Flo95 Guide For REMOVAL oF jUNK apps SAFELY.
LDinisPT said:
Try relock the bootloader and fix with seus
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Thats another problem the usb isnt recognised in the phone.
androidtechdaily said:
Thats another problem the usb isnt recognised in the phone.
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Install the relock via flashtool
LDinisPT said:
Install the relock via flashtool
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Where can i find this relock?
Link by any chance?
androidtechdaily said:
Where can i find this relock?
Link by any chance?
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Use this link http://www.mediafire.com/file/g1b5j712ajx4yjd/Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf
Also my home button does not work. but it works while im in cwm
androidtechdaily said:
Also my home button does not work. but it works while im in cwm
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Use the Back button not the home
(I Have to wait 5 minutes beetween post's)
LDinisPT said:
Use the Menu button not the home
(I Have to wait 5 minutes beetween post's)
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I have relocked BL using flashtool on flashmode. Now what?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324703
Update , or try to fix system by PC companion and/or Update service ...,
IF IT DOES NOT WORK WITH PC COMPANION AND UPDATE SERVICE , then flash the official ROM from Sony , ICS version 4.0.4 Manually using Flash tools ..
here is the OFFICIAL ROM to be flashed through Flashtools , no need to Relock your boot loader to flash it ..
ARC S ONLY ! :
http://hotfile.com/dl/157265387/9dc5d9e/LT18i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.World.1254-2184.7z.html
and To help the thread .. here is NORMAL ARC ONLY ! :
http://www.mediafire.com/?rtoaz2tc6c7bsjc
hope it works for you ..
best regards ..
androidtechdaily said:
I have relocked BL using flashtool on flashmode. Now what?
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Reinstall via SEUS ou PCC
cant connect to pc companion just keeps searching for phone and phone just see's usb as a charger. goin to try generics ics. usaually i get an error while flashing
What is SEUS?
androidtechdaily said:
cant connect to pc companion just keeps searching for phone and phone just see's usb as a charger. goin to try generics ics. usaually i get an error while flashing
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SEUS - Sony Ericsson Update Service
Use the link in upper thread of generic ICS 4.0.4 install with flashtool
You can use this link from Sony http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
if my bl is locked will flashtool still work?
androidtechdaily said:
if my bl is locked will flashtool still work?
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Of course ..
but flashing Unofficial kernel won't let it boot " as I know .. "
I had this problem when I tried to relock my bl and my mobile died for 5 hours cuz It was on unofficial kernel , I wasn't able to unlock it again , and not able to fix by Update service or pc companion ..
until I found that I should have just flashed the official Rom , then I was able to re-unlock the boot loader ..
and play Hack mode and kill my mobile with Cutom Roms again ...
oh okay. Flashing now
i got another error. will post log now.
androidtechdaily said:
oh okay. Flashing now
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Let us know what happens so we could help yo ..
hi there i am using xperia play r800i...first i flashed gin2jellybean rom and it was fine....after 3weeks i tried to flash my stock rom but my phone is not responding anymore after this.....it shows only the logo and that's it...my pc don't recognize my phone cuz only is rebooting automatically,my led light doesn't show neither green ,red or blue colour....i am new in android world and i'm afraid that my phone is dead (( please helppp!!!!if u know how to fix this problem.....PS:sorry for my bad english
Is your bootloader unlocked? Need more info.
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chery2k said:
Is your bootloader unlocked? Need more info.
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no man i didn't unlock the bootloader,i can't do it with flashtool
Sony now has the ability to give out unlock codes for the Play, if my memory serves. You may want to try it. It will break any warranty you have, so be aware of that.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
If you didnt unlock your bootloader before installing a custom rom. Idk how else to help you. You might have to send off your xperia play to Sony.
brainard52 said:
Sony now has the ability to give out unlock codes for the Play, if my memory serves. You may want to try it. It will break any warranty you have, so be aware of that.
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i took the code but now i can't do anything cuz my xperia doesn't even go to recovery .....anyway thnx!!!
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Simple fix
klaudiohavari said:
brainard52 said:
Sony now has the ability to give out unlock codes for the Play, if my memory serves. You may want to try it. It will break any warranty you have, so be aware of that.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2[/Qid
i took the code but now i can't do anything cuz my xperia doesn't even go to recovery .....anyway thnx!!!
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No phone is bricked!!!! hardware does not boot with out software. there was a way they put it in so im going to help you fix it!!!
i have bricked my phone several times and im a pro at fixing them too! lol
question one does your phone turn on?
If it does what does it do?
do you have ANdroxide Flash tool?
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Yes use his flashtool. But the real question can you use it if your bootloader is locked.
works on both
If a boot loader is locked it means its intact hense the word locked. So the phone boots so all you have to do is..
Download your stock ftf file for you phone.
Hold the back button when you connect your phone and flash your firmware back. Light should turn green.
If it don't hold the power button while you connect it Sonay used this method to put it in the first time.i
Rmontoya83 said:
If a boot loader is locked it means its intact hense the word locked. So the phone boots so all you have to do is..
Download your stock ftf file for you phone.
Hold the back button when you connect your phone and flash your firmware back. Light should turn green.
If it don't hold the power button while you connect it Sonay used this method to put it in the first time.i
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i solved the problem opening fastboot and i pressed search button for 5minutes and the light blue blinked ...i flashed the stock rom with flashtool now it's like new ,,,,,,thank ya all for ur answers ,u are the best
Bricked phone
Rmontoya83 said:
klaudiohavari said:
No phone is bricked!!!! hardware does not boot with out software. there was a way they put it in so im going to help you fix it!!!
i have bricked my phone several times and im a pro at fixing them too! lol
question one does your phone turn on?
If it does what does it do?
do you have ANdroxide Flash tool?
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Hi
I was hoping you could help me. I rooted my play and was following a youtube video as descibed. I couldn't attach the link because I am a new member. It was the new ics 4.0.4 from the android doctor - 100% bug free gaming rom. I had difficulty in flash tools when i needed to go into fastboot mode to install the Lupus kernel. So I installed the cwm mode from the internet and tried to install the ics from its recovery mode. Now I just get the sony logo, then the screen goes black. It is still on. I have reinstalled flashtools and have seen some stock roms on this site to download. The problem I have is when I select the rom to flash, whilst it recognises that my phone is in flash mode, I get a error flash cancelled. I have tried 3 different stock roms. I am in the process of downloading Emma - a flashtool from Sony. Hopefully my phone is not screwed. It was on 2.3.4. One week old unlocked rx800i. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks..
Tommy
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You guys remember about 2011 June, a problem came up with unlocked bootloader and OTA update. the first fix that came out broke the radio rom or something so your phone won't accept any sim but will boot and be like a psp or media player. well. that happened to me. and 2 years down the line, i'm still with my play hoping someone could come up with a solution for that.
boots up fine. plays games and audio video no probs but still can't accept any sim in it.
Specs are as follows
model R800i
android version 2.3.4
baseband number 8x55A-AAABQMAZM-203028D-56
Kernel Version 2.6.32.9-perf
[email protected] #1
Build Number 4.0.2.A.0.42
hey guys, ive searched threw all the fourms and ive tried some many of the things ive read in them but i still cant seem to get anything to work? I have a Xperia Play R800X that has been rooted but the bootloader is still locked and i tried to update date to Sonys beta version of Ice Cream Sandwich and downloaded it but apparently is was the one for GSM and not CMDA and now my phone wont load past the Sony logo screen. the sony update servie didnt help and now i dont have a phone. Sorry for such a noob problem but im lost, anything might help, thanks in advance.
you need to flash a stock ftf with flashtool
try with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2127187&highlight=ftf [R800x/2.3.4] Stock ftf and Nan
im tring really hard not to sound dumb but i flash tool and the program it runs is called emma. Is that right? I thought your bootloader had to be unlocked to use flash tool
camaromanm6ss said:
im tring really hard not to sound dumb but i flash tool and the program it runs is called emma. Is that right? I thought your bootloader had to be unlocked to use flash tool
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No you can use flashtool on locked bootloader Emma is for xperia Arc and couple of others and for unlocked bootloaders. Follow this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486:good: will show you how to use flashtool:good:
The lassawa
camaromanm6ss said:
hey guys, ive searched threw all the fourms and ive tried some many of the things ive read in them but i still cant seem to get anything to work? I have a Xperia Play R800X that has been rooted but the bootloader is still locked and i tried to update date to Sonys beta version of Ice Cream Sandwich and downloaded it but apparently is was the one for GSM and not CMDA and now my phone wont load past the Sony logo screen. the sony update servie didnt help and now i dont have a phone. Sorry for such a noob problem but im lost, anything might help, thanks in advance.
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your best option is PC Companion 2.1, go to support zone, then repair my phone, let it download the contents ( 10 -15 min) then choose your phone- then it will prompt to connect your phone (only connect at this stage - it will fix it this way
tommy
tommyforest123 said:
your best option is PC Companion 2.1, go to support zone, then repair my phone, let it download the contents ( 10 -15 min) then choose your phone- then it will prompt to connect your phone (only connect at this stage - it will fix it this way
tommy
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didnt work, it says that the Sony update engin doesnt have any software for my phone, that seems odd
camaromanm6ss said:
didnt work, it says that the Sony update engin doesnt have any software for my phone, that seems odd
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That's seem very strange alright. Did you get the error after you connected and selected the xperia play from the list - did it even start the download. It has options for a few different play models. Try with the other play models