[How-to] Repair Damaged Bootloader + Trim Area [Red Led][Unknown Device] - Xperia Play Android Development

Hello again
Sometimes we can brick our devices by a bad unlock, flashing process, or simply bad luck.
The phone doesn't turn on and there is a Red Led Of Death when pressing power button. Even with a GREEN led when we plug the phone with back key pressed the computer detect the phone as "unknown device" so there is no chance to get fixed by Flashtool or SEUS/PC Companion.
Well this problem normally means that the bootloader is broken or damaged. So, in order to fix it we need to write a new SEMCboot and after this we were able to flash a full and fresh firmware with flashtool and unbrick our Xperia.
This process like unlocking process requires SETool dongle/box and a paperclip to make a testpoint to put the phone in flash mode and be able to write the SEMCBoot.
I can help to anyone with a bricked Xperia Arc/Play/Neo/Pro just make send me a PM.
Like unlocking process you will need this 3 programs:
SETool software for unlocking
USB Over network client for remote dongle
Teamviewer client for remote support and guide
THIS PROCESS IS FREE
anyway if you want me to buy a Dr. Peper just

Sometimes even after fix the bootloader the phone doesn't want to boot. In most cases this is by a damaged TRIM AREA (TA).
The trim area is a part of softwere stored in eeprom so it can be read and write with the proper software like SETool.
Read and Write trim area is very easy but you should know that some sectors of the TA are unique for you phone, lets call it Security Units.
The process for repair trim area is indeed very easy.
For sure we need Testpoint like in unlocking or bootloader repair process.
1. Backup Security Units with this script:
Code:
taread:00020851
taread:000207D3
taread:000207Da
2. Write a Working TA backup from another phone (same model)
3. Restore Security Units.
Thats all, now your phone should boot well but is 90% possible that you dont get Signal so for fix that we need to unlocking.
If this last thing is needed you can refer to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232050

This could be helpful

That's great news. Thanks
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OMG, I have to do this My Xperia Play is Broken (only got it month ago) ;(

Sonny788 said:
OMG, I have to do this My Xperia Play is Broken (only got it month ago) ;(
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I already send invitation for gtalk.
BTW:
Trim area repair process is now tested and working for NEO PLAY and ARC

SETool
When i try to start up SETool it comes up with an error message saying "SETOOL2 SMART CARD NOT FOUND" do i have to buy an setool smart card or am i missing something here?

Blessi360 said:
When i try to start up SETool it comes up with an error message saying "SETOOL2 SMART CARD NOT FOUND" do i have to buy an setool smart card or am i missing something here?
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alejandrissimo has a smart card, and you will connect remotely to it as per his instructions.

Alejandrissimo said:
Hello again
Sometimes we can brick our devices by a bad unlock, flashing process, or simply bad luck.
The phone doesn't turn on and there is a Red Led Of Death when pressing power button. Even with a GREEN led when we plug the phone with back key pressed the computer detect the phone as "unknown device" so there is no chance to get fixed by Flashtool or SEUS/PC Companion.
Well this problem normally means that the bootloader is broken or damaged. So, in order to fix it we need to write a new SEMCboot and after this we were able to flash a full and fresh firmware with flashtool and unbrick our Xperia.
This process like unlocking process requires SETool dongle/box and a paperclip to make a testpoint to put the phone in flash mode and be able to write the SEMCBoot.
I can help to anyone with a bricked Xperia Arc/Play/Neo/Pro just make send me a PM.
Like unlocking process you will need this 3 programs:
SETool software for unlocking
USB Over network client for remote dongle
Teamviewer client for remote support and guide
THIS PROCESS IS FREE
anyway if you want me to buy a Dr. Peper just
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SEI IL MIO MITO....you are my idol...in five minutes you have resolved the problem of the sim...in italian language :" TI SEI MERITATO LA DONAZIONE, SENZA TE ORMAI ERO DISPERATO E STAVO PER MANDARLO IN ASSISTENZA A MINIMO 100 EUR...GRAZIE MILLE..."

unlock and fastboot working !!!!!!!!
hi i find solution for my probleme i use omnius se and choose unlock network by certificat license 1day 15euro just need connect testpoint now my r800i working perfect in fastboot mode i flash doom kernel and cm7 without probleme
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How long was it until you received assistance from him remotely?

no need help
you don't need help by nothing and no need other software or hardware just domwload omnius buy license 1 day 15 euro for unlock android launch omnius connect server with your login and select xperia play and choose unlock by certificat connect test point push power quikly ( 3 second) disconect testpoint and put usb cable on your pc new driver found and auto install now omnius recognise your phone and unlock and repair fastboot on your phone now reboot your phone with hold search button you got a blue led conect your phone on your pc and install adb driver for fastboot now you can flash any kernel or rom in your r800i
sorry for my english
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soudara said:
you don't need help by nothing and no need other software or hardware just domwload omnius buy license 1 day 15 euro for unlock android launch omnius connect server with your login and select xperia play and choose unlock by certificat connect test point push power quikly ( 3 second) disconect testpoint and put usb cable on your pc new driver found and auto install now omnius recognise your phone and unlock and repair fastboot on your phone now reboot your phone with hold search button you got a blue led conect your phone on your pc and install adb driver for fastboot now you can flash any kernel or rom in your r800i
sorry for my english
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Ok i will try this on my r800at which is now r800a by means of firmware upgrade. But i have one question. In order to hit the testpoint my phone needs to have its battery removed and if that and the USB cable are both gone will pressing the Testpoint and the Power button at the same time do anything?

hi
yes you need battery inserted corectely for testpoint

could you please help me out? I have a working fastboot and flashtooll detects my phone too. the problem is this
(bootloader) Erase operation complete, 2184 bad blocks encountered
OKAY [ 1.513s]
erasing 'cache'...
(bootloader) Erase of partition 'cache' requested
FAILED (remote: Partition not found, or permission denied)
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I believe that's the reason why my phone says low on space and some firmwares won't flash. Im quite new to SE phones :|

pls pm me asap. im sure my semc is bad. coz now my phone won't flash any firmware. can't re unlock bootloader too.
and omnius can't read semc error code A57CF58A77DB6368

hi
has anybody actually had any help off Alejandrissimo i have messaged him but not noticed anybody saying he has actually fixed it for them ?

He is highly skilled and CAN fix a bricked device, I've had help off him... even free advice on fixing it myself
Please remember time differences i spoke to him at 10:30pm and he was just having lunch
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elspanish88 said:
He is highly skilled and CAN fix a bricked device, I've had help off him... even free advice on fixing it myself
Please remember time differences i spoke to him at 10:30pm and he was just having lunch
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ahh right thanks mate really hope he can fix it would be buzzing i sent him a message yesterday hopefully get a reply

Did you email him or message him on here.. i emailed and always got a response the same day that was only a couple weeks ago
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[Tutorial] Fix FOTA bricked (unlocked bootloader) Phones

Hi,
This will fix your unlocked Phones which got bricked through OTA update and are dead now!
Please download this package:
http://www.multiupload.com/Q103V01CV1 [Corrected Package; thanks blagus for finding the problem]
Let it extract to a destination of your choice.
After that run Flashtool.exe.
Now hit the button FLASH and select the package which is included.
Follow the steps and connect your phone in flashmode. This is the same mode Pc Companion and SEUS uses to flash your phone to newer firmare (Indicated by green LED), if you got BLUE LED you are in the wrong mode!
Flashtool will now detect your phone and start the repair.
After all is done your phone should be up and running again, if not please reflash with original firmware and WIPE userdata!
ADVICE:
PLEASE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY OTA'S ! If you receive a OTA message just decline, if you accept it you will end with a brick AGAIN! So please do NOT accept them until SonyEricsson provides a OTA solution for unlocked Bootloaders!
Best Regards
Team FreeXperia
does it fix the radio ?
I think it does
I'll test it tonight
Flashtool seems to have a problem, Androxyde will look this evening into the problem.
Regards
hi
thank you
fastboot working again ?
Flashing Error -----> Aborted
Unplugged the USB started the play with same result (No Radio)
baaa3 said:
Flashing Error -----> Aborted
Unplugged the USB started the play with same result (No Radio)
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If you got Flashing Error -----> Aborted your phone won't be flashed ... so radio will not be modified ...
Did you guys not read what binary said? Flashtool has a problem flashing this package, it is prob to do with the modified trim area, the flashtool dev will look at it tonight
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This should be correct preset.ta:
Code:
// [Brick fix]
02
000008FD 0002 00 00
Try with this one: http://www.mediafire.com/file/838ar7vbur358l4/Play_v1.01_TA brick fix UPDATE.ftf
After flashing, reflash phone fully with generic FW, make sure you select wipe userdata.
still no network for me
my phone is simfree
if you need, I can test for you ;-)
Updated first post!
Regards
Bin4ry
fastboot ???
hi i have xplay fix with flashtool and fatgsm, now my bootloader is relocked and fastboot not work
first post can repair my phone ?
ty
I'm not sure, you have to try.
Regards
not sure if it was supposed to fix my broken radio?
but i can say if it was supposed to it didnt work for me
thnx devs tho
well,its supposed to unbrick.but it only unbricks yout phonr full if you havent used another patch!
the other patch corrupts the simlock,i can not fix this sorry. so i advice NOT use the patch from other thread!
Regards
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Hmm, I got an idea... Vodafone phones with fastboot capability are sim-locked, and after bl unlock they're sim-unlocked too. What if we manage to enable fastboot, then re-run oem unlock to try to rebuild simlock?
1 - Flashed with the Fix
2 - Flashed with Generic UK
3 - Turned on the play and still no radio
I am getting no signal and insert sim card msg
Good Luck Guys ;/ and thanks for your effort on making this work.
Thanks guys, I know you wrote a wonderful tool to save our phone, but it still no signal and simcard not found. my arc became a "iTouch" now. only the music and wif internet.
Thanks once again
It's stated in first post, the Fix cannot only Fix your phone if you are in DEAD STATE.
If you already tryied the other trick it's too late sorry!
Now you have to use a payserver to remove simlock, there is no other way.
Regards

[Unlock Bootloader]Xperias 2011 unlock for free. LAST DAY!

Hi everyone, there are 4 days for unlock bootloader for free on Omnius.
There are a lot of ppl who have Bootloader Unlock allowed: NO! and as u know it can only be unlocked by pay method. Well you are lucky if you are seing this post because if you go to omnius page: http://www.omnius-server.com/ and register you can unlock for free your 2011 xperia phone. I already try this method on my brother's xperia mini pro (sk17) and it works without pay anything.
If you have some question be free to ask here, I will help you in your unlocker, its a little diffficult but can be done!.
Good luck!
Edit:
STEPS:
Open omnius, log into your account.
Select your device from list.
Press unlock -> Bootloader
It will show you an image where your testpoint is located.
- Next steps are for mini pro -
Cancel the process. Now turn off your xperia mini pro. Remove your batter
Localizate the testpoint and put there your tool (It can be a paper clip with cable).
Put the clip on your test point and the cable to the ground (omnius will help you with this) then connect your phone at the computer.
Windows will recognize new driver and it will fail with installation. Dont worry, open device manager and right click that device and choice update driver. Select install from my computer. Go to omnius installation (c->program files -> omnius -> drivers) and accept. It will show you a warning telling that those arent the proper drivers but its ok, just press install anyway.
Thats it, it will install you the drivers you need.
Now unplug test point and put your battery on (usb cable must be conected).
Now unplug the usb now.
Put usb again on your xperia and once again it will show you new device founded, follow the same step before, device manager, update, from computer, etc, etc). Thats it, now open omnius and press unlock, bootloader and it will succes.
For anothers devices it will be the same but with different testpoint, steps may be different but omnius will show you the way.
I hope this can help you, because is one day left.
Quick question paisano is it only the bootloader or does it unlock the sim and fastboot mode??
ginryu said:
Quick question paisano is it only the bootloader or does it unlock the sim and fastboot mode??
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unlock bootloader means that you can use fastboot mode.
Also you can unlock your sim for use any operator you want.
ocovarr112 said:
unlock bootloader means that you can use fastboot mode.
Also you can unlock your sim for use any operator you want.
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Well not exactly I unlocked the bootloader and was unable to access fast boot mode on my lww due to the simlock. I had to do a full unlock before had access to fastboot.
ginryu said:
Well not exactly I unlocked the bootloader and was unable to access fast boot mode on my lww due to the simlock. I had to do a full unlock before had access to fastboot.
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Well before I do this it was: unlock bootloader allowed: NO
Then I do this and it works pretty well.
ocovarr112 said:
Well before I do this it was: unlock bootloader allowed: NO
Then I do this and it works pretty well.
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But do you have access to fastboot?? Connect the phone to the PC while it is off and you are holding the volume up key the notification led should turn on blue.
ginryu said:
But do you have access to fastboot?? Connect the phone to the PC while it is off and you are holding the volume up key the notification led should turn on blue.
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Yes I have. Already flashed fxp kernel and CM9 and it works great.
Good to know I had to pay to unlock it
Funny and usefull...thank for sharing...
Till-Kruspe said:
Funny and usefull...thank for sharing...
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If you wanna thank me then press thanks button, thats what it is for.
ocovarr112 said:
If you wanna thank me then press thanks button, thats what it is for.
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8 thank per day is not enough for you mate...
One big thanks.
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I apparently have to have a testpoint. Any help?
raginruski said:
I apparently have to have a testpoint. Any help?
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You can do it with a clip. You can search for YouTube videos about test point or unlocking Xperia 2011 phones.
Hello!
So this method works for live with walkman? Can I install costum roms after that? Is my warranty still valid after I unlock bootloader with this method / can I re-lock bootloader if needed?
Thank You!
Have a nice day
livingcode said:
Hello!
So this method works for live with walkman? Can I install costum roms after that? Is my warranty still valid after I unlock bootloader with this method / can I re-lock bootloader if needed?
Thank You!
Have a nice day
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Yes, this works with LWW.
Yes, you can install custom ROMs after it.
Warranty is void if bootloader is unlocked.
Yes, bootloader can be relocked.
I have a question, in the program when i try unlock bootloader they tell to retire the batery off and reconect and connect the testpoint to phone's ground.... and next shortly press power buton and disconnect testepoint.
i dont understand this step, testpoint? wtf?
Any help
So I connected the test point and it shows up on my computer and then I shortly press the power button and when I reconnect it, it still doesn't proceed. Help please?
raginruski said:
So I connected the test point and it shows up on my computer and then I shortly press the power button and when I reconnect it, it still doesn't proceed. Help please?
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First take out battery from phone then take some wire and connect it,to ground (you can find testpoint locations on omnius site) ,also be sure that drivers are installed (you
can find them in S1tool) now comes tricky part where you need to do in few seconds but first check is testpoint connected,so tricky part is that you need to disconnect testpoint and put battery while is sending loader or error will come up (phone will be ok)
I hope you will understand.
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It WORKS, thanks ocovarr

Unable to unlock the screen

I updated my Xperia S to the latest version and I decided to try out the new feature-unlocking via face recognition. The problem arose at the beginning of the code, which I gave as an alternative way to unlock did not work. After a few hoursthe application responsible for face recognition also stopped working. And there was a really big problem: I can not in any way unlock the screen, because the code does not work, so I can not hook up the phone to the computer completely, because it requires unlocking the screen. Do you know what I can do now to be able to fully use the phone? Any entry in Safe Mode of FastBoot Mode did not work. Flashtool does not recognize the phone.
Hold volume up and power button to shut it down? Then re flash
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do you have unlocked Bootloader? if not you can use the Update Service and reinstal the firmware and everything should be OK ( whit the risk of losing ur data and apps) just like a brand new phone, you mention that you have the lastest firmware so the Update Service will tell u that you already have it, just ignore it and choose to update anyway.
if yout bootloader is unlocked you can relock it and then use the Update Service.
hope to help you
for relocking BL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159

[Q] SE WT19i Phone dead after TA edit

Hello all
First sorry for bad spelling and wrong place for posting this question if it is not correct place
I got sony ericsson WT19i I try to unlock bootloader via Test point and I it look's like work but can't flash custom kernel (phone has simlock) and next step what I try was it is edit TA (in flashtool) and now after that my phone not boot at all, not even show charging battery, probably I damage bootloder . In Omnius for SE via test point I try click fix S1 Bootloader area (something like this) and it is look like can be fix but I need credit, so my question is ->
It is possible to fix my phone via Omnius for SE (if I pay)
1. It is possible to fix TA wrong edit using S1 Bootloader Fix in Omnius (something like this)
2. If I remove simlock and unlock bootloader Can I reflash TA and get my phone work back ?
3. My phone is only recognize via test point (not flash mode)
4. If I buy credit my phone can be fix using Omnius ? and what steps I need to do to fix this ???
My phone info:
WT19i
11w42
BX9
Thanks for any help.
Regards
I can't quite picture the situation, but I wouldn't recommend buying "credit" or anything like that.
jasio2k said:
Hello all
First sorry for bad spelling and wrong place for posting this question if it is not correct place
I got sony ericsson WT19i I try to unlock bootloader via Test point and I it look's like work but can't flash custom kernel (phone has simlock) and next step what I try was it is edit TA (in flashtool) and now after that my phone not boot at all, not even show charging battery, probably I damage bootloder . In Omnius for SE via test point I try click fix S1 Bootloader area (something like this) and it is look like can be fix but I need credit, so my question is ->
It is possible to fix my phone via Omnius for SE (if I pay)
1. It is possible to fix TA wrong edit using S1 Bootloader Fix in Omnius (something like this)
2. If I remove simlock and unlock bootloader Can I reflash TA and get my phone work back ?
3. My phone is only recognize via test point (not flash mode)
4. If I buy credit my phone can be fix using Omnius ? and what steps I need to do to fix this ???
My phone info:
WT19i
11w42
BX9
Thanks for any help.
Regards
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the only thing that can be done is to go to the sony tech support and pay THEM instead of others

Redmi note 9 pro dead

I successfully upgraded to miui 12 , after that i did some try to get back in miui 11 grobal rom . now the phone is not responding. no screen on, no vibration. but when I connect the phone with mi flash tool, here it is showing com3 . Is there any way to get back the phone? please help with some suggestion .!!!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying:
royk9635 said:
I successfully upgraded to miui 12 , after that i did some try to get back in miui 11 grobal rom . now the phone is not responding. no screen on, no vibration. but when I connect the phone with mi flash tool, here it is showing com3 . Is there any way to get back the phone? please help with some suggestion .!!!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Hardbricked because of ARB..
Just send it to mi center to fix it..i guess it still have warranty
You will lost your warranty if you try to tear it down
getsuga92 said:
Hardbricked because of ARB..
Just send it to mi center to fix it..i guess it still have warranty
You will lost your warranty if you try to tear it down
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Thank you brother it has warranty. but is there any chance to void warranty ,cause I unlocked bootloader. if they refuse to give me free servicing after they fix the phone. casue they will understand bootloader unlock after they fix the phone and ask for money
royk9635 said:
Thank you brother it has warranty. but is there any chance to void warranty ,cause I unlocked bootloader. if they refuse to give me free servicing after they fix the phone. casue they will understand bootloader unlock after they fix the phone and ask for money
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If it hardbricked, then there will flash all the system via edl mode, all the data will be gone, but i don't know if the bootloader get lock again or not..anyway, unlocked bootloader not a big issue i think
Maybe interesting for this topic:
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-india-clarifies-bootloader-unlocking-does-not-void-warranty/
You must Use the fastboot version
https://mirom.ezbox.idv.tw/en/phone/joyeuse/
unzip *.tgz via winrar, 7-zip etc.
The folder with the extracted files must be on the root of a partition, otherwise there are error messages
Then switch on the cell phone via
power + volume down <---(Edit: sorry, down not up)
start in fastboot mode
- Connect phone via USB cable
- Start the MiFlash tool.
- Use "Select" to set the path to the folder or immediately paste the path previously copied in the file manager into the address bar of the flash tool.
- Select "clean all" below
- Refresh once
- now "flash" at the top right
PS:
bootloader is normally not locked again unless you select "clean and lock".
but if it should be blocked for whatever reason, that's no problem.
Once unlocked there is no longer a waiting time when unlocking again.
Simply start the "miflash unlock" tool, sign in and unlock again
Hi
So I'm new to this forum and I don't know if I'm in the right place but my Redmi Note 9S had contact with water and now the screen has lines on it and is unresponsive to touch.There are also layers of water and some part of the screen is darker than the rest but no hardware was affected....just the screen
Any help is appreciated

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