Hi guys!
I think I killed my phone. I upgraded to the GingerDx - V13 ROM, the first day it was working fine. Then the next day the screen is getting messed up until it won't start anymore. I tried using PC companion to hopefully factory reset it but (which it manages to finish the restoration) but now it is really not booting. It just lights up and then turns off. No SE logo or anything. Now I'm stuck as I don't know what to do next.
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help.
pabling19 said:
Hi guys!
I think I killed my phone. I upgraded to the GingerDx - V13 ROM, the first day it was working fine. Then the next day the screen is getting messed up until it won't start anymore. I tried using PC companion to hopefully factory reset it but (which it manages to finish the restoration) but now it is really not booting. It just lights up and then turns off. No SE logo or anything. Now I'm stuck as I don't know what to do next.
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help.
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PC companion is not good.. try flash with SEUS..!! Google it..u may find a download..
In order to restore a bricked mini pro:
-Launch SEUS (NOT PC Companion)
-When asked to plug the phone, press Home+Back (and keep them pressed) and then plug the phone on usb.
-Release Home and only keep the "back" button pressed.
If you followed the sequence properly, you will see the green led on and flashing process will start. If not, try it again.
faiyyaz said:
PC companion is not good.. try flash with SEUS..!! Google it..u may find a download..
In order to restore a bricked mini pro:
-Launch SEUS (NOT PC Companion)
-When asked to plug the phone, press Home+Back (and keep them pressed) and then plug the phone on usb.
-Release Home and only keep the "back" button pressed.
If you followed the sequence properly, you will see the green led on and flashing process will start. If not, try it again.
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I forgot to say that my LED is not working anymore (dunno why) I am trying to find SEUS installer. It seemed like you can't download it through SE's website.
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WTF?! I dunno there's another XPERIA Mini Pro which is NOT X10 Mini Pro. I flashed my X10 Mini Pro with the Xperia Mini Pro ROM Maybe that's why it's not booting anymore.
I tried reflashing it with the correct X10 Mini Pro (via PC Companion) ROM but still no effect. Maybe I messed up the phone big time? I will try SEUS if I can find one. I hope it works.
pabling19 said:
I forgot to say that my LED is not working anymore (dunno why) I am trying to find SEUS installer. It seemed like you can't download it through SE's website.
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WTF?! I dunno there's another XPERIA Mini Pro which is NOT X10 Mini Pro. I flashed my X10 Mini Pro with the Xperia Mini Pro ROM Maybe that's why it's not booting anymore.
I tried reflashing it with the correct X10 Mini Pro (via PC Companion) ROM but still no effect. Maybe I messed up the phone big time? I will try SEUS if I can find one. I hope it works.
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Looks like a hard brick in my opinion if you flashed the wrong phone's firmware I suggest you send the phone back to SE for repair.
pabling19 said:
I forgot to say that my LED is not working anymore (dunno why) I am trying to find SEUS installer. It seemed like you can't download it through SE's website.
EDIT:
WTF?! I dunno there's another XPERIA Mini Pro which is NOT X10 Mini Pro. I flashed my X10 Mini Pro with the Xperia Mini Pro ROM Maybe that's why it's not booting anymore.
I tried reflashing it with the correct X10 Mini Pro (via PC Companion) ROM but still no effect. Maybe I messed up the phone big time? I will try SEUS if I can find one. I hope it works.
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You can get SEUS here
http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/110/61/1309763183/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.7.13.exe just see if it works
faiyyaz;17405774[QUOTE said:
]You can get SEUS here
http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/110/61/1309763183/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.7.13.exe just see if it works
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Hi,
Thanks a lot for the link. I tried using it, still not working. I have a feeling that it really is hard bricked now. My next try will be using flashtool this time.
Edit:
Tried FlashTool, still dead. My phone needs an overhaul Too bad it's not under warranty anymore
try to unplug your batterie, wait ... plug the batterie, start into recovery ( clockmod ) and reflash with a new rom .
If your bootloader is lock, you cant brick your phone
How to rescue our bricked phone for x8 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011071
PS: Are you sure you have the good firmware ?
In the post of doixant ( x8 ), you can see : Latest kernel and latest baseband xxx015
Another exemple : MiniCM7 for X10 mini ( not pro ) : Latest 2.1.1.A.0.6/2.1.1.C.0.0 SE firmware / Baseband: M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015 due to kernel dependencies. This is automatically tested during the installation.
I guess, it's same for all custom rom
Sorry for my bad English
faiyyaz said:
PC companion is not good.. try flash with SEUS..!! Google it..u may find a download..
In order to restore a bricked mini pro:
-Launch SEUS (NOT PC Companion)
-When asked to plug the phone, press Home+Back (and keep them pressed) and then plug the phone on usb.
-Release Home and only keep the "back" button pressed.
If you followed the sequence properly, you will see the green led on and flashing process will start. If not, try it again.
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I ve never press Home+Back , only back.
Sorry for double post
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pabling19 said:
Hi,
Thanks a lot for the link. I tried using it, still not working. I have a feeling that it really is hard bricked now. My next try will be using flashtool this time.
Edit:
Tried FlashTool, still dead. My phone needs an overhaul Too bad it's not under warranty anymore
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Do you have already use Flashtool ?
If your are under Vista or Win 7, you must disable the UAC ( User Account Control ) for flashtool works. Search in google, I m french and i've found lots of pages, but in french.
Sorry if is useless, and for my bad English
pabling19 said:
faiyyaz;17405774
Hi said:
How is that the flash tool isnt workin?? Are u followin the steps properly..??
Well follow the 1st two instruction's here for flashtool of steps for installinng any ROM..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16412835
Download flashtool n stock files.. See if it works.. N if on vista see wat spliff said..
Gintonic.SE by slade..
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I don 't know if you must put your phone into debugg USB for flashtool works. Try
@OP
I'm sorry, but I really think your phone IS a hard brick now . I remember reading about a user that flashed a Galaxy S firmware onto his Galaxy S2, in the end he had to send his phone to the repair shop.
The same is probably true of your phone. I think you had better send it to the repair shop .
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please help mee.. i got trouble with my x10 mini pro.. i tried to install cyanogen mod .. but when i reboot ..... my phone boot looping... what should i do
cempe said:
please help mee.. i got trouble with my x10 mini pro.. i tried to install cyanogen mod .. but when i reboot ..... my phone boot looping... what should i do
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when you see the sony ericsson boot up enter xrec and reinstall... if can't connect your phone to pc and reflash using SEUS or SE PC companion...
Well, this is the mini forum, not the mini pro. So if you took a rom from this section it's probably not compatible with your phone.
Also, use the search function. It's there for a reason.
Lots of people have problems with bootloops, just browse the forum for a while and you will most likely find detailed help for your problem.
boot in xrecovery go to advanced options -> wipe dalvik cache
1. Replace your battery or press both power button and home button
2. switch on phone
3. if see SE logo, press back button 1000x until xrecovery window show up
4. restore your back up or try factory reset
5. reboot
if cant boot to xrecovery then your phone is totally brick...
repair it using SEUS... and start all over again
Yeah, here's the Mini Forum, not Mini *PRO*.
Use the ROMs from here
Repair a phone isn't a hard thing. If you've made a backup before install the rom just restore. You can use SEUS (aka Sony Ericsson Update Service) to restore the phone. Try to reinstall the ROM. Make sure you followed all the steps during the ROM instalation.
Sorry for bad english.
boot looping problem
the same problem is with me also .... the phone is continuosly boot loooping..... i didnt take a backup also using xrecovery ...i cannot connect my phone to sony ericsson pc suite companion also to reinstall the software ....plz plz give me some idea to get off this problem.....
karthickpoy said:
the same problem is with me also .... the phone is continuosly boot loooping..... i didnt take a backup also using xrecovery ...i cannot connect my phone to sony ericsson pc suite companion also to reinstall the software ....plz plz give me some idea to get off this problem.....
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Don't use PC companion, download SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service), install it and follow the instructions.
thanks all .. that help full advice.. im sorry if i use this room.. because i was really confuse yesterday....
cempe said:
thanks all .. that help full advice.. im sorry if i use this room.. because i was really confuse yesterday....
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No problem, it's normal for first time. Just pay more attention next time. What did you do to fix?
Hello ! I have a Xperia X10 Mini Pro and I have flashed my telephone with a custom rom 2.3. It has freeze in SMS application and I have reboot the smartphone, since it does not restart. I have flash the telephone with Flashtool and SEUS with rom 2.1 but does not work. Help me please,
PS : Sorry for my bad English, I'm French.
EDIT : It reboot in a loop.
I would try removing the battery for a minute or two, remove and format the sd card (backup any data you want to save) get SEUS up and running on the PC and then connect the phone. Select the option to repair and wait.
(Sent from u20i using D4rKnYsSys/Slade87 Cyanocomb + tapatalk)
I have already try this method but this not work
EDIT : It would not be a hardware problem?
I have downloaded the official firmware and flashed it myself using x10FlashTool.
later then I updated the firmware with SEUS.
Hopefully it'll work the same for you.
Best regards,
Ron
I did that but it does not work :'(
did you try PC Companion? it work for me
Not work for me.
Help me please
SEUS will work
Updated firmware with SEUS dont click on repair, Just click on installed.
If it say that your phone has already updated ignore that & click on "install" & follow procedure.
Hope it work It work on mine.....
Does not work for me :'(
ayme.32 said:
Does not work for me :'(
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check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1187033
wOrHeR SvK had the problem and yesterday he got his phone working
I had this problem a loooong time ago too.
Lucky for me my wife got the same mini pro and had not yet updatet the original stock ROM in any way.
I connected her mini pro to SEUS. Got the update-notification, followed to the part where you remove the USB-cable, turn off and then reattach the USB-cable while holding the back-key (only here i attached my bricked mini pro).
Guess the rest...
Bad news for your phone.
I think your phone is fully bricked and I think there's no chance to recover it.
honam1021 said:
I think your phone is fully bricked and I think there's no chance to recover it.
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its not fully bricked
its maybe having driver problem on his pc
Look u deffo got the drivers for your phone and are u using seus properly because seus will always fix bricked phone unless manafacuring prob and 12 month warenty because they cant turn it on so they cant no had root
Seus or return
My Mini Pro flash very well without any errors but it does not restart.
This can be boot patrition problem, go to service or try Davinci team's flash tool(10euro ).
Sent from my SE X10 Mini [email protected] v1.4 by D4 using Taptalk Premium
What is service and davinci flash tool ?
Check this:
http://www1.davinciteam.com/
Service is place where your phone get repaired( I don't know any other english word to say this...)
Does it work ?
I need to flash my X10 Mini, but I can't find the firmware for It anywhere with a working link. Anyone that still have the file and willing to share?
There are only plenty of links to sites that are down
I tried to install MiniCM7-2.1.9-robyn on the phone and then afterwards it just won't start anymore, so i need to flash it and then use SEUS to restore it.
UPDATE!
I found everything and fixed everything I needed by just flashing It with a stock kernel.
Just use the Repair option in Pc Companion.
Here
leajian said:
Just use the Repair option in Pc Companion.
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wont work because I can't even get into the menus, I turn it on and It gets stuck on a screen with little backlight, but no SE logo
TrissyGE said:
Here
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I'm not looking for how to do It..... Read the question before you post. I appreciate you trying to help, but at least understand what the question Is first.
I'm looking for the firmware for the flashtool so I can flash my device (.ftf file)
They guides that teaches you how to fix a bricked phone got links to megaupload (that got shutdown not long ago) and multiupload (also got shutdown) for the firmware I'm looking for.
If you can't turn the phone on, then flashtool won't help you. You have to able to turn the phone on to get to download mode for flashtool, or Pc Companion, or SEUS to do their thing.
If your phone doesn't turn on, you've got a hard brick. Which is bad.
Sent from my U20i using xda premium
Ticklefish said:
If you can't turn the phone on, then flashtool won't help you. You have to able to turn the phone on to get to download mode for flashtool, or Pc Companion, or SEUS to do their thing.
If your phone doesn't turn on, you've got a hard brick. Which is bad.
Sent from my U20i using xda premium
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No, it can be a hard brick, he didn't do anything to put his device in danger (from what he claims).
He just needs a stock .ftf file for mini, which I was planning to do in the past, but did only for the pro... I am sorry my friend... There is only one solution -to make the ftf file yourself, which is something very confusing and you are going to need another mini to do this. But don't get your hopes down, it is possible, at least...
leajian said:
No, it can be a hard brick, he didn't do anything to put his device in danger (from what he claims).
He just needs a stock .ftf file for mini, which I was planning to do in the past, but did only for the pro... I am sorry my friend... There is only one solution -to make the ftf file yourself, which is something very confusing and you are going to need another mini to do this. But don't get your hopes down, it is possible, at least...
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The phone it self comes to a point where there is some light on the screen, but i can't see the SE Logo anymore. I can charge the phone without problem from what it looks.
If I can get hold of another mini how can I make the ftf?
What did I do to achive this problem??
I tried to install MiniCM7-2.1.9-robyn and it ended with a phone that got stuck during boot. Then I got to a guide where someone said "Hardreset the device and use SEUS", but SEUS always says that my phone has the latest software.
TazBaz said:
The phone it self comes to a point where there is some light on the screen, but i can't see the SE Logo anymore. I can charge the phone without problem from what it looks.
If I can get hold of another mini how can I make the ftf?
What did I do to achive this problem??
I tried to install MiniCM7-2.1.9-robyn and it ended with a phone that got stuck during boot. Then I got to a guide where someone said "Hardreset the device and use SEUS", but SEUS always says that my phone has the latest software.
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As far as SEUS is concerned, you DO have the latest software. It just doesn't realise that what you have doesn't work. Select the option to reinstall the software.
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Ticklefish said:
As far as SEUS is concerned, you DO have the latest software. It just doesn't realise that what you have doesn't work. Select the option to reinstall the software.
Sent from my U20i using xda premium
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Only one problem here, I don't have the option to reinstall the software at all after it says that I already have the latest software.
Can it be that the option is no longer there depending on SEUS version?
TazBaz said:
Only one problem here, I don't have the option to reinstall the software at all after it says that I already have the latest software.
Can it be that the option is no longer there depending on SEUS version?
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There is a repair option in PC Companion, see it, please! The repair option on PC Companion is Support Zone --> Update --> Repair.
BTW, to hard reset :
1. Turn the phone off
2. Press the POWER button
3. Press and hold home key aprox 3 seconds
4. The hard reset is starting.
Hello there!!! I had the same problem just yesterday and I was about to get crazy in order to solve it...and then I found this post which was definately useful!!!! Just follow every single step and it will get back to work...btw I still can't flash the nAa-11 kernel with flashtool...it keeps on saying error and the flashing doesn't work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20251565&postcount=8
leajian said:
There is a repair option in PC Companion, see it, please! The repair option on PC Companion is Support Zone --> Update --> Repair.
BTW, to hard reset :
1. Turn the phone off
2. Press the POWER button
3. Press and hold home key aprox 3 seconds
4. The hard reset is starting.
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I will try that thanks, but you need to hard reset before the repair with PC Companion?
I managed to find the stock kernel so now I'm starting the device, but I get a SE logo and then It shuts off.
One problem when I try to repair on step 2 (prepare step) I get a error unable to start or phone update update components. (the pc companions is installed with the newest version)
Hello helpful reader,
I'm messing with a friend's X10 Mini because he wanted a "higher android version update" on his phone, and since I myself have a X8, I kindly offered to root it and flash a ROM to it.
So I found out the bootloader couldn't be unlocked, so I installed CWM manual (via Root Explorer) and flashed GingerDX (for X8 it can be installed to stock kernel, so why not on the X10 Mini?)
But it seems to get stuck in the kernel logo (Sony Ericsson) and I found out quite late the battery is mounted to the phone..
I tried to get in flash mode for programs such as PC Companion, Flashtool, etc..., but no success there, since I can only "reboot" the phone by pressing Power + Home. It doesn't shut down!
Another tutorial around these forums showed how you can plug out the battery wire, but I'm afraid to do that, since it's not my phone..
Can anyone help me out?
...with companion open (and pressed repair...etc) plug usb the bricked phone, then press Home+Power+Back button, when note a little vibration, stop press home+power button but let pressed Back button, you enter in flash mode.
ArtBcn said:
...with companion open (and pressed repair...etc) plug usb the bricked phone, then press Home+Power+Back button, when note a little vibration, stop press home+power button but let pressed Back button, you enter in flash mode.
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Thanks for the reply, i will try it after school!
Sent from my E15i using XDA
I dont remember the link to the guide but you can try searching in the forum someone explains how to disconnect your battery from the phone.
Btw if you dont want to take some risks yourself than take it to the sony ericsson customre care but they are gonna charge more than they usually will do.
Its always best to use the sony ericsson update service to reset the phone(If you got the courage to remove the battery).
P.S.-Be careful while flashing roms coz x8 rom is only for the x8 and not for other phones. Sometimes due to Baseband and firmware difference some roms which are meant for the x8 dont work on the x8(I've taken the x8 as an example bcoz your device is the x8). Click thanks if my post was helpful
Mashun99 said:
I dont remember the link to the guide but you can try searching in the forum someone explains how to disconnect your battery from the phone.
Btw if you dont want to take some risks yourself than take it to the sony ericsson customre care but they are gonna charge more than they usually will do.
Its always best to use the sony ericsson update service to reset the phone(If you got the courage to remove the battery).
P.S.-Be careful while flashing roms coz x8 rom is only for the x8 and not for other phones. Sometimes due to Baseband and firmware difference some roms which are meant for the x8 dont work on the x8(I've taken the x8 as an example bcoz your device is the x8). Click thanks if my post was helpful
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this one..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=981935
you can try to download E10a firmware and use flashtools to flash it~it's work too~
Hi,
Here is my problem.
I have Xperia x10 mini/ yesterday , but mistake, I installed the firmware of the X10 mini PRO !!!
Now, once I understood the mistake, I want to flash with x10 mini firmware.
In order to flash I need to have FLASHTOOLS and need to press the BACK button - the problem is that since the phone is using now the wrong firmware, the BACK button (needed for the flushing ) doesn’t do anything and thus, I cannot install the correct firmware. I tried pushing all other buttons without any luck.
Any idea how I can overcome this problem ? I can’t use my phone now.
ramimos said:
Hi,
Here is my problem.
I have Xperia x10 mini/ yesterday , but mistake, I installed the firmware of the X10 mini PRO !!!
Now, once I understood the mistake, I want to flash with x10 mini firmware.
In order to flash I need to have FLASHTOOLS and need to press the BACK button - the problem is that since the phone is using now the wrong firmware, the BACK button (needed for the flushing ) doesn’t do anything and thus, I cannot install the correct firmware. I tried pushing all other buttons without any luck.
Any idea how I can overcome this problem ? I can’t use my phone now.
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i think if back button dos not do any thing it mean's you cant connect your device into flashmode.
so i guess it's briked and you need (jtag) or (gtag) doing whit riff box.
ramimos said:
Hi,
Here is my problem.
I have Xperia x10 mini/ yesterday , but mistake, I installed the firmware of the X10 mini PRO !!!
Now, once I understood the mistake, I want to flash with x10 mini firmware.
In order to flash I need to have FLASHTOOLS and need to press the BACK button - the problem is that since the phone is using now the wrong firmware, the BACK button (needed for the flushing ) doesn’t do anything and thus, I cannot install the correct firmware. I tried pushing all other buttons without any luck.
Any idea how I can overcome this problem ? I can’t use my phone now.
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You can see the logo of Sony Ericson?
Set phone to stock with SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service)
If so you can try to install PCCOMPANION to repair.
Choose your device and try to repair it.
Use this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504809
Hope that helps you.
patondroid said:
You can see the logo of Sony Ericson?
Set phone to stock with SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service)
If so you can try to install PCCOMPANION to repair.
Choose your device and try to repair it.
Use this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504809
Hope that helps you.
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the back button dose not work!
and to update Set it back to stock with SEUS you need to connect th device in flashmood (if back button dose not work so how he will do it?!)
and when you flash a custom firmware SEUS or PCCOMPANION dose not recognize the device!
saeid.1980 said:
the back button dose not work!
and to update Set it back to stock with SEUS you need to connect th device in flashmood (if back button dose not work so how he will do it?!)
and when you flash a custom firmware SEUS or PCCOMPANION dose not recognize the device!
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Since you have x10 Mini,I don't know how to help you,but in my x10 Mini Pro,if my phone can't be connected in Flashmode,I usually take out my phone battery,press and hold the back button,plug in the USB,and insert battery and wait until you see green light aka flashmode...
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U can update from SEUS. U remove and connect battery connector and connect to pc with SEUS. If its not worked u press(powerbutton+menu+back). I hope its help you
Sent from my X10mini using xda app-developers app
saeid.1980 said:
the back button dose not work!
and to update Set it back to stock with SEUS you need to connect th device in flashmood (if back button dose not work so how he will do it?!)
and when you flash a custom firmware SEUS or PCCOMPANION dose not recognize the device!
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:silly:WTF back button.
Yea you're right.
What its the custom firmware installed, you can try to push convination of buttons for example:
backbutton and Power On at same time.
Powe On and another key.
Three buttons at same time, and put the battery, and connect the cable.
When i press three button at same time in my miniPro this represent another button.
Try this.
Good Luck.