Hey peeps - another annoying n00b question (sorry)
I have the Doom v3 kernel and stock 2.3.3
Just want to know how I can boot into recovery so I can install a ROM zip?
I have tried every combination of buttons on startup including Power then tapping and holding Back and I cant get into recovery mode.
Please help i really want to try the GingerStation rom
Turn device off. When off press the power button once, then start tapping any hardware button untill device boots into recovery. You can also try doomlords xCharge app from the market.
Sorry i havent been very active in the forums recently. I will be updating rom soon with some cool features and a new name
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I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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Simmo3D said:
I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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You have to turn the phone on, when you see the first image of the android on the screen keep tapping the back button, you will get in trust me I had the same problem
Simmo3D said:
I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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AFAIK you have to boot into recovery the standard way. Like the person above described. Once you do that CWM creates a directory in /cache called "recovery" then xCharge works fine
OmG it worked.. thanks alot guys!!
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hi guys having same problem everything installed ok but wont boot into recovery either way any ideas
brockyneo said:
hi guys having same problem everything installed ok but wont boot into recovery either way any ideas
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Did you try everything from this thread?
eg. Pushing back/wolume button (or maybe other) when the led lights.
If yes. Try get to it using command or reflash boot.img
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I have a stock Play, but I'm not good to reboot into recovery....
akira.pwr said:
I have a stock Play, but I'm not good to reboot into recovery....
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Have you installed CWM?
No, I don't know how to do it...
akira.pwr said:
No, I don't know how to do it...
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Are you rooted?
If not, do you know how to do that?
No, it's completely stock, I've read I have to flash a file in recovery, I've got it, but I don't know how to reboot in recovery with button combination.
To get cwm, root using doomlords easy toolkit, search development
Then install this app and click install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler
After you have installed that, boot on your phone, and when you see the sony ericsson screen, repeatedly tap volume down until you get into cwm
WOW! It's very easy this way, thanks a lot
Another quick question, now bootloader is unlocked?
Can I flash any custom roms like any other device? (flash in recovery mode)
Thanks again.
That way i showed is to install CWM with a LOCKED bootloader.
This will allow you to flash STOCK based roms, no others
This is not unlocking bootloader, just getting CWM
If you want to unlock your bootloader, you have to go to the sony website or pay to unlock it
Oh, so I can't flash CM roms, but I can with stock based, right?
I knew about Sony website, but I though there was other ways to have the bootloader unlocked.
Well, thank you a lot, now I have to find a good stock based rom.
akira.pwr said:
Oh, so I can't flash CM roms, but I can with stock based, right?
I knew about Sony website, but I though there was other ways to have the bootloader unlocked.
Well, thank you a lot, now I have to find a good stock based rom.
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Yeah!
Before anything, make a nandroid backup!
I have to upgrade to latest fw with flashtool (in Italy we haven't), I'm learning all this night, but most of work is done thanks to you.
akira.pwr said:
I have to upgrade to latest fw with flashtool (in Italy we haven't), I'm learning all this night, but most of work is done thanks to you.
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Happy to help
Related
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398
I just flashed this using flashtool. It worked wonderfully, and then I rooted using SuperOneClick. Normally, I press the back button repeatedly until CWMR appeared. Now it simply ignores me! Am I doing something wrong? How do I get it back please?
What device are you using?
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What device are you using?
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I thought it was implied by where I'm posting this. Xperia Play R800i. 2011 version I think, as I had to press back to get into recovery
Eversmile said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398
I just flashed this using flashtool. It worked wonderfully, and then I rooted using SuperOneClick. Normally, I press the back button repeatedly until CWMR appeared. Now it simply ignores me! Am I doing something wrong? How do I get it back please?
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just try to flash it again, go to flashmode in flashtool and choose your ftf file, then tutorial window appear and you know what to do
It flashed just fine, but I can't access the recovery. Do I need to flash another file?
Is there a way to flash the custom ROM outright? I'm interested in the gaming NXT, as I won't be using it as a phone anymore.
Eversmile said:
It flashed just fine, but I can't access the recovery. Do I need to flash another file?
Is there a way to flash the custom ROM outright? I'm interested in the gaming NXT, as I won't be using it as a phone anymore.
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before accessing recovery you have to root your phone with flashtool then you have to install CWM recovery, without installing it you cannot use recovery on stock kernel
here is the link for you where you can see all you need http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649368
About custom ROMs, you have to install them through recovery so your best bet is to have bootloader unlocked and install any custom kernel or custom ROM without worrying for root and recovery, if your bootloader is locked then you can only use stock kernel and ROMs based on stock...
So guys, today I installed slim bean 2.5 on my xperia s using CWM and after installing pressed reboot now, but my phone never powered back on so pressed the power button again and got a light vibration but phone did not come back on.
I held down the power + volume up button till i got 3 vibrations but still phone did not restart
When i connect phone to charger I do not see any notification light.
Guys this phone is my brothers so really nervous about it, please help me out, thanks in advance
Flashtool
Try flashing a stock firmware in Flashtool, good luck.
Now downloading the stock firmware using sony update service, will update about the situation when it is done
abirjin said:
Now downloading the stock firmware using sony update service, will update about the situation when it is done
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Update Service with an unlocked bootloader is a bad idea.
Try this.
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/
Official flashtool to go back to stock rom.
And as the guy above told you, SEUS on unlocked bootloader is a bad thing.
Hi. I have same problem.
Just flashed FreeXperia rom and gapps. Phone wont to power up. Just geting blue led or green.
Any clue? My bootloader is locked.
tried to use official xperia update tool but it wont to recognise my phone (maybe i doing sth wrong :/)
sabbath88 said:
Hi. I have same problem.
Just flashed FreeXperia rom and gapps. Phone wont to power up. Just geting blue led or green.
Any clue? My bootloader is locked.
tried to use official xperia update tool but it wont to recognise my phone (maybe i doing sth wrong :/)
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How you install CM on locked bl? It's impossible.
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Vaith said:
How you install CM on locked bl? It's impossible.
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No it's not. If you have root you can push cwm via adb.
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Sirence said:
No it's not. If you have root you can push cwm via adb.
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I'm talking about Cyanogen Mod (CM) not CWM. Next time read carefully.
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Try this..
Dude,
As the others have said you cannot install FXP CM10 on a device with a locked bootloader.
As such your device will not boot, your options are to either.
1) use flashtool to flash a stock rom - instuctions how to use flashtool can be found on the forum
2) use Sony update service to flash back to stock - This is the easier option, but all your data will be wiped.
Once the device will boot up, if you still want to use FXP roms then unlock the bootloader first, or try a rom for locked bootloaders.
Either of the above should work for you.
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Dude,
As the others have said you cannot install FXP CM10 on a device with a locked bootloader.
As such your device will not boot, your options are to either.
1) use flashtool to flash a stock rom - instuctions how to use flashtool can be found on the forum
2) use Sony update service to flash back to stock - This is the easier option, but all your data will be wiped.
Once the device will boot up, if you still want to use FXP roms then unlock the bootloader first, or try a rom for locked bootloaders.
Either of the above should work for you.
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yea phone works again fine on the stock
At least you show others, do not flash custom ROM if it's only for unlocked bootloader.
If you have locked bootloader you can't flash custom kernel and you will stuck in bootloop.
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You try use flashtool to flash a stock rom.
sabbath88 said:
Hi. I have same problem.
Just flashed FreeXperia rom and gapps. Phone wont to power up. Just geting blue led or green.
Any clue? My bootloader is locked.
tried to use official xperia update tool but it wont to recognise my phone (maybe i doing sth wrong :/)
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There is no way to install CM, with a locked BL!
You are phone is probably soft bricked by now...
Take a look at this guide! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170
It will help you
Hey, I have a friend with a Sony Xperia Ion (as identified by my computer) she's locked out of it; someone else tried to figure out her pattern and entered it more than 20 times. As far as I know, she doesn't know her secret question or her google account information, either.
My plan to try to bypass the pattern lock is to use AROMA file manager to delete the gesture.key file in /data/system, hopefully that'll remove the pattern lock. So here are my questions:
How can I mount the filesystem on USB to transfer AROMA to her SD?
How can I get into recovery mode to flash AROMA?
The second one is what I really don't get. How does recovery mode work on the Xperia Ion? I can't seem to get it to boot into recovery. Everything I've tried (Hold volume up/volume down/both while powering on) still causes the phone to boot normally.
Did you flash recovery before? If yes you may have to rap SONY logo 5-6 times while booting to get in to recovery or press volume + button 5-6 times while booting. Remember Sony phones do not have stock recovery. You have to flash custom recovery.
And I know another way to remove lock code. Just flash stock ftf. But are you going to loose all the apps.
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Thanks!!! I didn't realize sony phones lacked a stock recovery. I don't want to flash stock ftf becuase I want to preserve apps if at all possible. Can you recommend a custom recovery to flash?
hey try this video it will help u to get unlock without losing data
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhwyvdMLYCE
if it helped then prress the thks button
OmnipotentPilot said:
Thanks!!! I didn't realize sony phones lacked a stock recovery. I don't want to flash stock ftf becuase I want to preserve apps if at all possible. Can you recommend a custom recovery to flash?
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Look for the development section. You can find cwm recovery easily.
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pharix said:
Look for the development section. You can find cwm recovery easily.
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I looked through the development section. Is this it? I don't want to install a ROM, just the recovery.
OmnipotentPilot said:
I looked through the development section. Is this it? I don't want to install a ROM, just the recovery.
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Nop. This is the one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1830170
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tejasvi1 said:
hey try this video it will help u to get unlock without losing data
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhwyvdMLYCE
if it helped then prress the thks button
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Sorry, didn't work for me :/
pharix said:
Nop. This is the one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1830170
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Thanks, but it's no good. It requires USB debugging to be enabled and I can't do that since I'm locked out of the phone. Any other ideas?
gagacjeja
hello people.i have this device (xperia ion lt28h) and i don know nothing.how to instal from sd card on phone but do not open a recowery mode becouse dont havet.how to instal... ...nide help to open a recowery mode and help to install android 4.1.2 os. in my phone its 4.0.4 and its very slowly and its block...to many bags,pleace help me to fix my device
thanks people
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NOW YOU CAN INSTALL CWM DIRECTLY FROM ICS
INSTALL AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER WITHOUT UNBRICKING​
A few months ago I found this thread on XDA :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42657066
This thread provided a way to install CWM from Jellybean V30C for the SU640 without unbricking the phone first. Now not exactly the same, the phones are close enough that it peaked my interest. Digging into it I discovered that the partition mmcblk0p7 contains the bootloader, and it was as simple as pushing the unlocked bootloader from Gingerbread to the correct partition, therefore bypassing the entire need to unbrick the phone first and thus allowing the install of CWM.
So I got brave enough and installed the P936 v10i Gingerbread ROM and used the command in ADB shell to extract the bootloader:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7 of=/sdcard/bootloader.img. After this I restored my phone completely to stock. Rooted using the root at the above link, then ran my batch file and I had CWM no Security Error!!
The steps are simple:
Start with stock ICS (any version, carrier or phone version p93x). v20c, v20d, v20e, or v20f.
1. ROOT PHONE with the root from the above link or any method that works for you.
2. Run my batch file.
3. Install a custom ROM.
Before anyone asks me I used v 6.0.1.5 TOUCH for CWM. There are actually several reasons why. For me v 6.0.4.5 was incompatible with any ROM with kernel version 3.4. Also if I would initiate a backup from the Rom Manager app, CWM couldn't locate the backup directory.
ENJOY
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First this only is recommended for LG's Nitro HD models P930, P935 & P936. I do not recommend installing on the SU640 or LU6200.
Thnks!
Worked like a charm! (the second time lol)
I've been waiting for an easy workaround like this, you're great!
Awesome work.
Where did you get CWM 6.0.1.4? Is it the recovery.img located in the zip in the OP? I have two P930s and both have 6.0.4.5 installed. On one, I can get into recovery without a problem, the other one can't.
Thanks
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Awesome work.
Where did you get CWM 6.0.1.4? Is it the recovery.img located in the zip in the OP? I have two P930s and both have 6.0.4.5 installed. On one, I can get into recovery without a problem, the other one can't.
Thanks
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Hereric's guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044645
And yes it's the recovery.img
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Swetnes said:
Hereric's guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044645
And yes it's the recovery.img
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Thank you.
audit13 said:
Awesome work.
Where did you get CWM 6.0.1.4? Is it the recovery.img located in the zip in the OP? I have two P930s and both have 6.0.4.5 installed. On one, I can get into recovery without a problem, the other one can't.
Thanks
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You know what, I had a typo and will fix, it should have been....6.0.1.5 and not 6.0.1.4. Sorry I was going off of memory.
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UP...!!!!
Thanks GOD I found this thread.. I was going to have CWM with Hereric's method
I am really greatfull for this... thank you.
Awesome - Very easy , just 3 steps to install CMR
Thank you:good:
Thank's for this method... but i have a question... this will work on ics 4.0.3 v18f rooted? I have this version installed on my P930
nesti123 said:
Thank's for this method... but i have a question... this will work on ics 4.0.3 v18f rooted? I have this version installed on my P930
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Yes it will work since it replaces the locked boot loader with an unlocked one.
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I cant get this to work on my lg. for some reason it just keeps saying the system cannot find the path specified. Im rooted and have all the drivers installed but no luck. any suggestions?
This worked for me first try!! Good job man:highfive:
JugRKnoT said:
I cant get this to work on my lg. for some reason it just keeps saying the system cannot find the path specified. Im rooted and have all the drivers installed but no luck. any suggestions?
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May have something to do where it is stored on your C drive. Try copying the folder to the root directory on your C drive and running the batch file with administrator permissions.
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how to boot to recovey with the smartphone off? (i try vol up+ power and dont go to recovery, power and doesnt goes)
pmaioli said:
how to boot to recovey with the smartphone off? (i try vol up+ power and dont go to recovery, power and doesnt goes)
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With the phone off, hold down volume down and power till you get white text. Then follow the directions on the screen.
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Swetnes said:
With the phone off, hold down volume down and power till you get white text. Then follow the directions on the screen.
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ooh bro, thank you! im very thankful for yout work, a very easy mode to get recovery!
pmaioli said:
ooh bro, thank you! im very thankful for yout work, a very easy mode to get recovery!
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I never managed to get into recovery with the phone off. If I long press volume down with power button I get the message if I want to permanently erase everything (factory reset) and if I long press volume up with power I get into download mode.
(using lg nitro hd, cm 10.2.1, unbricked and rooted using hereric's guide, and I have latest cwm installed)
Truepeace said:
I never managed to get into recovery with the phone off. If I long press volume down with power button I get the message if I want to permanently erase everything (factory reset) and if I long press volume up with power I get into download mode.
(using lg nitro hd, cm 10.2.1, unbricked and rooted using hereric's guide, and I have latest cwm installed)
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That is exactly the message that you want. Press power button twice and you will be in CWM. It says factory reset because that is what will happen if you didn't have a custom recovery installed, no worries though.
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I do not remember which technique I used to root my phone, but it is rooted and currently running sphinx. Can I just flash the bootloader on my phone as is ? or do I need to revert to stock first ?
notzippy said:
I do not remember which technique I used to root my phone, but it is rooted and currently running sphinx. Can I just flash the bootloader on my phone as is ? or do I need to revert to stock first ?
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Yes you can flash directly, since it only flashes the boot loader and recovery it will not touch your ROM.
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Hi, so I tried to flash (using fastboot) DooMsKernel v14, it all looked nice and good,
but after that I tried to restart/enter recovery mode, and nothing happened.
My PLAY only reacts to power button by vibrate, and can enter to fastboot.
I tried to flash it again and flash another ROM (CM9), nothing worked.
Any help please?
Its fairly impossibly to brick the play. Since it can get into fastboot bootloader must be unlocked flash both kernel and Rom to stock.
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psxpetey said:
Its fairly impossibly to brick the play. Since it can get into fastboot bootloader must be unlocked flash both kernel and Rom to stock.
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I tried to flash ReFlash ftf using flashtool, but at some point it said an error when it tried to push a packet to the phone, I can't remember what it was. That was yesterday. I charged the phone all night because I thought it was battery problem, and today I tried flashing again but when I connect the phone in flash mode it connects it on fastboot tmode. Tried pulling the battery and connect again, idnt work.
I realy dont know what to do..
Edit:
I tried again and I can connect to flash mode, will try to flash the ftf again.
YechiamTK said:
I tried to flash ReFlash ftf using flashtool, but at some point it said an error when it tried to push a packet to the phone, I can't remember what it was. That was yesterday. I charged the phone all night because I thought it was battery problem, and today I tried flashing again but when I connect the phone in flash mode it connects it on fastboot tmode. Tried pulling the battery and connect again, idnt work.
I realy dont know what to do..
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I tried again and I can connect to flash mode, will try to flash the ftf again.
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Ok, so I succeeded. Now I'm trying to update from update center to .42 (I have .238), but the installation fails.
1. Any help on that?
2. Did the ReFlash unrooted my phone?
YechiamTK said:
Ok, so I succeeded. Now I'm trying to update from update center to .42 (I have .238), but the installation fails.
1. Any help on that?
2. Did the ReFlash unrooted my phone?
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1.it is because of unlocked bootloader
2.yes it unrooted ur phone
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raminta said:
1.it is because of unlocked bootloader
2.yes it unrooted ur phone
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So what am I suppose to do? root again and try to flash different kernel?
If the answer is yes, than back to the first thing I did, why I came to this problem - I tried to flash a kernel,
so can u tell me what is the safest way to do it (so I wont have to deal with this problem all over again)?
YechiamTK said:
So what am I suppose to do? root again and try to flash different kernel?
If the answer is yes, than back to the first thing I did, why I came to this problem - I tried to flash a kernel,
so can u tell me what is the safest way to do it (so I wont have to deal with this problem all over again)?
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You have an unlocked bootloader just flash doom the kernel and put a Rom on your sd to install. Then first time you boot you press the back button or the menu one or something.and then doom kernel will let you select a Rom.
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psxpetey said:
You have an unlocked bootloader just flash doom the kernel and put a Rom on your sd to install. Then first time you boot you press the back button or the menu one or something.and then doom kernel will let you select a Rom.
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Didn't really get it..
U say I should flash doomkernel and install new ROM?
Any instructions on how to do it the SAFEST WAY? I don't want to have boot problems again..
YechiamTK said:
Didn't really get it..
U say I should flash doomkernel and install new ROM?
Any instructions on how to do it the SAFEST WAY? I don't want to have boot problems again..
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The safest way is flashing kernel with flashtools
I think ur problem of boot is because of corrupted download download the kernel again and try to flash it if doesn't worked try an other kernel for example lupus kernel
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raminta said:
The safest way is flashing kernel with flashtools
I think ur problem of boot is because of corrupted download download the kernel again and try to flash it if doesn't worked try an other kernel for example lupus kernel
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Ok, so now I try to root the PLAY again, using OneClickRoot. Only one problem - it gets stuck in "Verify Rooting Compatibility"..
And I also tried OneClickRoot with my friend`s phone (LG Optimus Black) - same result, stuck in "Verify Rooting Compatibility"..
Is this OneClickRoot`s problem`s, or it just suppose to take long time, or what?
raminta said:
The safest way is flashing kernel with flashtools
I think ur problem of boot is because of corrupted download download the kernel again and try to flash it if doesn't worked try an other kernel for example lupus kernel
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The firat time you start doomkernel it will seem like your phone is bricked as soon as you press power atart pressing the back button and a screen will come up that will allow you to install a Rom off the sd card. I thought mune was bricked firat time. When doom starts the blue led starts its not flash its just what it does.
1. Turn on the phone
2. Press back button until Rom flashing screen pops up
3. Install Rom from sd
4. Boot rom
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YechiamTK said:
Ok, so now I try to root the PLAY again, using OneClickRoot. Only one problem - it gets stuck in "Verify Rooting Compatibility"..
And I also tried OneClickRoot with my friend`s phone (LG Optimus Black) - same result, stuck in "Verify Rooting Compatibility"..
Is this OneClickRoot`s problem`s, or it just suppose to take long time, or what?
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Most custom Roms are prerooted, so if you're going to install one anyway, you don't have to root your Play manually.
If you can't flash .ftf through flashtool, you could try another download source, had a similar problem a few months ago, many downloads simply didn't work. And using another USB port on my computer fixed my problem with the flash process getting stuck while flashing with flashtool, was strange, but solved the problem.
By the way, if this .238 is android 2.3.4 it probably can't be rooted, if you want stock rom with root you have to downgrade to 2.3.3
So is it qorking yet?
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psxpetey said:
So is it qorking yet?
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Well, I'm rooted with .238, but my problem is that google apps don't work - it tries to download apps and then stop the ddownload, without any error (Every app)..
So I thought I would try to install a costum ROM, problem is - I cant install recovery.. Tried a few methods, all didn't work.. 2 option, either I didn't succeed on download and installing the recovery, or I can't boot into it..
Any help pls?