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[Q] How on earth ! ? Recovery?!

I was in android development and was reading an article it says
" to install just go in recovery and click on install zip"
How on earth do you even get recovery on ARC in the first place ?
please help and straight set of instruction would be appreciated.
Thanks in Advance

Hey mate
Only way at the mo is by unlocking bootloader and flashing doomkernel thru fastboot.
That will give u root ,recovery,oc etc
If ya have sim free arc bootloader can be unlocked on se website otherwise you will have to pay one of the devs to do it for ya thru omnius or setools
That enables fastboot on ur phone which is the only way to flash kernels at the mo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17215377
[OFFICAL] Work out how to enable fastboot for locked devices / Problem solved
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172885
[KERNEL][ARC] DooMKernel [Rel: v10][Dt: 31/Aug/2011][FW:4.0.A.2.368]
Have a read thru dev forum
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App

when you bootloader is unlocked you can also run CWM on your phone without flashing the Doomkernel.
fastboot can boot your phone in recovery without flashing it, you have to have a boot.img with recovery in it and than : fastboot boot boot.img
this way you can keep everything on your phone stock but you ill have to do this every time you want to enter recovery

[Q] Root Xperia Play

Hello,
I have a Xperia Play R800i SIM unlocked with unlocked bootloader, firmware 2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.62.
Can someone link me to a Step By Step tutorial on how to root this phone? I have read this:
"Just download recoveryPLAY.img (google it) and place it in androidSDk folder where the fastboot.exe is located. Switch on your phone using fastboot and enter the command fastboot boot recoveryPLAY.img. Also download the RootXperia.zip and flash it once you are in recovery. Later on If you want CWM (recovery) on your phone , you can follow this thread."
But I don't know what fastboot is. I only know that in order to enter in fastboot mode on the phone you need to press the search button when connecting it to the PC.
Can you help me? And btw, if I manage to root the phone, will it wipe all my apps a.k.a. phone data? And what about the SD Card?
Thank You

Can't root if the firmware is .62 or higher unless you install a prerooted kernel.

Spectre51 said:
Can't root if the firmware is .62 or higher unless you install a prerooted kernel.
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And how to do that? Are there any disadvantages implied?
Thank you

Would there be any prob if I follow the tutorial to install the "Xperia NXT v1.1" Rom?

To flash a prerooted kernel you have to have an unlocked bootloader. The just follow the install guide for which ever kernel you install once you get your bootloader unlocked.

I was able to root mine without unlocking the bootloader. Search and try this pc software which is quite easy and efficient... Unlock root v 2.3.1.exe download at unlockroot.com. Hope this helps
Sent from my Xperia Play R800i.

I couldn't use that software because my r800i was .62. But I managed to flash a new room and install a new kernel. Thanks anyway.

help to root sim unlocked arc s LT18i

hiii developers
i m new to this community and want to ask u that i have purchased a Sim Unlocked Sony Erricson Arc S..
and after using stock rom for around two months now i want to root it and install custom roms like CM9...
so i just want to ask that after rooting and installing custom rom my SIM UNLOCK remains unlocked or will it get locked again...
and i have to follow these links to root my phone (as its sim unlocked) or i have to take some precautions...???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
thanx in advance

most probably your sim will remain unlocked...if not, you can re-unlock it again....
could you elaborate whether you have an unlocked bootloader....
if you have, you can directly flash a fxp120/130 kernel, boot into recovery and install cm9 directly without having to root your phone (only if your phone is already on 4.0.4)
hit thanks if i helped....

link-in said:
most probably your sim will remain unlocked...if not, you can re-unlock it again....
could you elaborate whether you have an unlocked bootloader....
if you have, you can directly flash a fxp120/130 kernel, boot into recovery and install cm9 directly without having to root your phone (only if your phone is already on 4.0.4)
hit thanks if i helped....
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noo i dnt have unlocked bootloader... n my phone is on android 2.3...

Though you have SIM unlocked phone. you will need to unlock bootloader to install custom roms.
You can unlock the boot loader for free by following Sony walkthrough available on the web site just search unlock bootloader Sony phones in Google and follow guides very carefully.
Or you use jinx13 xda member who does this but it's a paid for service.
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium

go thru sony bootloader unlock website.it will help you in unlocking your bootloader......(if you do it via paid service [test point method] then you will not be able to relock it again)
later download 4.0.4 and flash it on your phone using flashtool...
then, download the cm9 rom and paste it in your sd card
then, download fxp120/130 kernel and flash it on your phone
then, boot into recovery and flash cm9 with the usual steps...
check this out it is a super thread...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
hit thanks if i helped...

[Q]Root and flash kernel Xperia Arc s

hi guys, i have bought a XPERIA ARC S and i would to root my phone.
I have also checked if is allowed unlock bootloader and it's ok!
So, i have the last rom 4.0.4 stock, is possibile have root with this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350?
so, if i want flash a kernel with root included, i must only unlock bootloader and then flash kernel?
The last question is: the rom/kernel are the same for ARC and ARC s?

Hi mate,
The rooting tool that you have linked to needs you to have CWM working before you root. So to use that method you need to unlock your bootloader and then flash a custom kernel. Then enter recovery and flash the latest image.
If you don't want to flash a different kernel, look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1868455. (Might cover your next question as well)
All the roms and kernels are interchangeable for the arc and the arc s, since the only difference is the clock speed. (On some rom's you might need to change your build.prop from LT15i to LT18i, but that's all. If it does have the option though, always pick the LT18i)
Hope I was able to help

Jon565G said:
Hi mate,
The rooting tool that you have linked to needs you to have CWM working before you root. So to use that method you need to unlock your bootloader and then flash a custom kernel. Then enter recovery and flash the latest image.
If you don't want to flash a different kernel, look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1868455. (Might cover your next question as well)
All the roms and kernels are interchangeable for the arc and the arc s, since the only difference is the clock speed. (On some rom's you might need to change your build.prop from LT15i to LT18i, but that's all. If it does have the option though, always pick the LT18i)
Hope I was able to help
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ok, so if i have understand right:
1)i will unlock bootloader
2)will flash custom kernel with root in fastboot mode
it's ok?

danispal said:
ok, so if i have understand right:
1)i will unlock bootloader
2)will flash custom kernel with root in fastboot mode
it's ok?
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1. Yep if you want. (It's not needed to flash most ROM's and will void your warranty)
2. Yeah, flash custom kernel via fastboot.
You will have to have the superuser.zip on the sd card. The enter CWM and flash it. This will give you root.

That helped me as well before. Now itd time to say thanks
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

need guidance..pls help

Hii guys sorry for being such a noob .. but I am very confused here.. I am not able to install a custom Rom in my beloved xperia arc my phone just stuck on sony logo.. I tell u what i did.. first of all i rooted my phone by flashing rootable kernel then rooted my phone with doomlord
Method then I installed CWM..but the problem is no matter which custom ROM I install in my phone with CWM phone just stuck on sony logo
Plz tell what i did wrong..
P. S. My phone was on latest ver of ICS

vivekrules said:
Hii guys sorry for being such a noob .. but I am very confused here.. I am not able to install a custom Rom in my beloved xperia arc my phone just stuck on sony logo.. I tell u what i did.. first of all i rooted my phone by flashing rootable kernel then rooted my phone with doomlord
Method then I installed CWM..but the problem is no matter which custom ROM I install in my phone with CWM phone just stuck on sony logo
Plz tell what i did wrong..
P. S. My phone was on latest ver of ICS
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Unlocked bootloader, right?
Well... I started flashing with the FXP CM based roms. I suppose that this is exactly what you did, but since you didn't tell the steps you followed, I'm gonna write down how I did the first time:
With an FXP CM based rom (eg: FXP CM 10) , the steps, basically are:
- Extract the boot.img (own kernel of the FXP roms) of the .zip and put the .zip in the sdcard
- Flash the kernel in fastboot mode:
( fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot.img
fastboot -i 0xfce flash reboot
unplug the usb and start hiting volume controls to enter in CWM)
- Wipe data and cache
- Install the .zip (rom)
- Reboot and enjoy
Hope it works for you.

Aactually I am not. Able to flash kernel image with fastboot.. I mean with flashtool I am not Able to flash kernel image.. flashtool is showing error that my phone is not rooted.. but it actually is..
And suppose if i want to install ROM( jelly sandwich) can u tell me the procedure from the scratch, I ll really appreciate it.. coz I am trying for 2 days with negative result...

vivekrules said:
Aactually I am not. Able to flash kernel image with fastboot.. I mean with flashtool I am not Able to flash kernel image.. flashtool is showing error that my phone is not rooted.. but it actually is..
And suppose if i want to install ROM( jelly sandwich) can u tell me the procedure from the scratch, I ll really appreciate it.. coz I am trying for 2 days with negative result...
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I'm noob too, so unfortunately I can't help in the most effective way.
The only apparent difference between our phones (from what I understood from your post) is that I unlocked the bootloader. I read here in XDA that some roms just need this while others not.
"can u tell me the procedure from the scratch, I ll really appreciate it" - You mean unlock the BL?
It's easy, but may void the warranty... Go here: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
(Note: In my case I didn't install the sdk, but I just can't find the tutorial that I followed to unlock the BL... Anyway, the tutorial that I've used was in portuguese... Not much help for you I guess
Note2: In the middle of the process, you'll have to inform your IMEI in the sony website... Use just the first 14 digits).

There is enough information in the guides and stickys to help with most things, People just need to read it.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
There is enough information in the guides and stickys to help with most things, People just need to read it.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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+1
When I want to know sth, I search and then I will have more than I wanted.:angel:

1. unlock the boot loader
2. Download a custom kernel for your current version of android ie: GB/ICS i suggest DoomLord.
3.Put the kernel ( .img ) into the same folder as you have fastboot/adb
4. Power the phone into fastboot: Power down your phone. Press and hold the menu button then plug in your usb cable (the light on the side will be blue)
open a CMD window in the same folder as fastboot/adb and type the commant:
fastboot flash boot NAME OF FILE.img
push enter.
Once the install is complete (a couple of second) you will have root and custom recovery.
Make sure your phone version is rootable
There are guides available in the General section, I suggest you read them if this is your first root.
Good Luck.

Thanks guys I appreciate your help.. I ll try