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Help! Bricked X10 Mini Pro

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:50:05 GMT

I have tried to update my X10 mini pro to make android market available. However, I tried to debrand it and the phone stopped functioning. The touchscreen will not respond (thus, it is stuck on the "Select language" page. I've noticed that the 2 big files in the Sony Update Service that was supposed to replaced and disappeared.
However, PC companion, PC suite does not seem to be able to fix/recognize the phone. I have tried also to work with "Update Service" but It inform me that the software is up-to-date.

I've spent over 4hrs searching and attempting to fix this but without any sucess. Please help.

I am new in android phones so I want a cheep, simple and free way to fix the phone. I am not care about the existing data so It will be acceptable if there is a way to re-install the software.

Thanks in advance

Re: Help! Bricked X10 Mini Pro

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:00:58 GMT

Please response as soon as possible. I have updating my X10mini pro with X10 mini (E10) files by mistake.
Now, I have a big problem, the phone does not respond. touch screen does not work and I can not mount the phone to the usb port to do the update again with the correct files. Sony Ericson pc companion and update service doesnt work in my case.

Anyone have any idea how to fix it?

thanks

Re: Help! Bricked X10 Mini Pro

KrazyD — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:12:03 GMT

Well considering you have tried to debrand it you will have voided your warranty so you wont be able to send it back. Since Sony Ericsson Update Service and SE PC Companion dont work either I guess you are stuck.

Re: Help! Bricked X10 Mini Pro

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:04:04 GMT

I do not know if this will work, but it is worth a try.

1. Fully charge your phone battery.

2. Remove the battery from the back after switching device off.

3. Wait 15-20 seconds and replace the battery back in, but don't turn the phone on.

4. Download the correct firmware.

5. Repeat your firmware flashing procedures.

If it does not work, try going to XDA Developer forum for help. Ask the programmers/hackers.

Re: Help! Bricked X10 Mini Pro

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:26:09 GMT

Thanks KrazyD and darmax for your feedbacks. I need to know how to make steps 4 and 5. do you know any free tool to flash my phone???

Regards,

Re: Help! Bricked X10 Mini Pro

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:30:59 GMT

Try Omnius, it should work.

It worked for me, I tried to hack the firmware myself so I could get a custom Android 2.2 firmware.

I shall admit I failed epically, and all because of Sony not bothering about their customers/users.

http://www.omnius-server.com/downloads?id=47050

You will need to either login or register with Omnius. It is free to use (for flashing phones) at the moment and uses the Supreme Credits server.

Hope this helps!

Thanks,

Re: Help! Bricked X10 Mini Pro

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:38:22 GMT

Thanks for your info but are you sure that's free?? I tried it two days ago and it told me that the promo has been ended.

Did you try it after 1.sept 2010??If yes, would you please tell me how can I deal with it?

Regards,

Re: Help! Bricked X10 Mini Pro

suze — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:20:23 GMT

I would also take the previous advice and have a look over on XDA developers forum for infor/advice if you can't get sorted with the suggestons here. Just found a link to this thread on there... might help you http://www.xperiax10.net/2010/04/14/debrand-your-xperia-x10-tutorial/ it gives info on bricked phones underneath the instructions.

Good luck.

Re: Help! Bricked X10 Mini Pro

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:25:56 GMT

I believe that flashing phones is still free, according to the main Omnius website, however follow Suze's advice.

And XDA is always one of the first places you should go.

Thanks,

Re: Help! Bricked X10 Mini Pro

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:09:40 GMT

Yes, the experts on how to break your phone devices are ALL there..... :smileygrin: