New Xperia Tipo doesn't start up (red light)

[MattMendell]

Hello,

Yesterday I bought an Xperia Tipo ST21. I came home, installed the sim card and battery and left the phone charging overnight (16+ hours). In that time the phone wouldn't turn on but there was a green light on the phone. The instructions offered no help regarding any of this so I just figured I would leave it charging. However today I have tried unplugging the phone and pressing the power button, and the phone doesn't turn on; instead I get a red flashing light. I have checked that I have installed the battery and sim card correctly and as far as I can see, I did.

Any suggestions as to why I might be getting this red light?

[kaim]

bonjour

mm probleme sur mon telephone xperia s suite a une tentative de mise a jour le telephone ne s'allume pas

[Uliwooly]

this is an English only forum

[vshahari]

yaa i got it..jst pressing power key with voloum up key in 4-5 secounds & then pressing power key...the power off dialoge box wil get....

[Josfar]

I had the same problem with my phone. I tried charging it with the original connector to the wall instead of charging it from the computer and it started! Hopefully it will help someone who has'nt tried that!

[xbjo]

For me the same, but I could see a "S1boot Download" device in device manager during USB connection. I will bring it to the shop. Seems to be of real poor quality.

[thetamewolfrock]

You're right! I was getting so worried, I nearly gave up when it kicked in to life. Thank you!