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[Q] how to update with unlocked bootloader?

Is there a way to update to the latest version 4 with unlocked bootloader? I dont really care if I loose the root or not. The last time I tried to switch to stock from my rooted .145 and update from the phone, my phone "brick" on me. Luckily there is a way to fix the problem.

kuailan said:
Is there a way to update to the latest version 4 with unlocked bootloader? I dont really care if I loose the root or not. The last time I tried to switch to stock from my rooted .145 and update from the phone, my phone "brick" on me. Luckily there is a way to fix the problem.
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Maybe like this: Rooted .img 4.0.A.2.368 LT15i Generic Global

bukest said:
Maybe like this: Rooted .img 4.0.A.2.368 LT15i Generic Global
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So just flash this using the fastboot?? have you tried it? will it work? anyway, will download and see...thanks.

kuailan said:
So just flash this using the fastboot?? have you tried it? will it work? anyway, will download and see...thanks.
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No, I haven't. I have locked bootloader(yet). But read about it in some threads. Is this just an offer from me... Read the comments.

Ok finally after several research and try I find the following are the easiest method of getting root on the latest version (for people with unlock bootloader).
1. Flash using Flashtool any unrooted version 4 ROM
I used the following: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1209237
2. Switch off your phone, and boot into fastboot mode. How? When the phone is off, hold the menu button and connect the USB cable to the PC.
3. Using fastboot command, flash the boot image created by Doomlord. Here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172885
4. Boot your phone, and enjoy the rooted ARC

Yes kuailan thats the same method I used. Its not just a rooted arc now, with setcpu app you can under/overclock it, and i dunno if any other addons.
Anyway, remind yourself and everyone that once its in that state, never do OTA update as doing that on a bootloader unlocked phone will result in bricked phone. Its recoverable, but requires additional effort. So there's the warning.

[Q] [SOLVED] help I messed up and can't get in to CWM

I got my LT18i .42 Locked Bootloader. Rooted with zergrush, installed CWM using the Xperia CWM installer from the market, and all was perfect... Then updated my phone using companion %&@@&%. Then read that I can't root .62, so I downloaded a .42.ftf, flashed it booted it and noticed that now I had a LT15a at first thought it booted so should be ok I'll do a OTA update see what happens. Rooted, CWM installed. Reboot, reboot, press (any key) freezes at boot logo. Using Rom manager to reboot to recovery just reboots normally to android. For the past fiew days I was reading up on this, but could not find any definitive resolution. Tried reflasing proper LT18i .42, .58 using flash tools, and using wotan client. Tried repair with both companion and SE update service, then downgrade with flash tools and with wotan, obviously I don't mean all at once just different methods . Root seems ok titanium works I can get in and edit system/bin, /xbin. I tried manually moving the files for CWM, and changing permissions. All with no luck. Yesterday I came across a post that said that the LT15 room might have changed something to do with mounting the sd. But no explanation. I'm not a complete noob but need assistance on this.
Thanx guys.

Flash an Arc S firmware on your Arc S and you should be good to go.

iridaki said:
Flash an Arc S firmware on your Arc S and you should be good to go.
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Thanx iridaki but
Tried reflasing proper LT18i (Arc S) .42, .58 using flash tools, and using wotan client. Tried repair with both companion and SE update service, then downgrade with flash tools and with wotan, obviously I don't mean all at once just different methods . Root seems ok titanium works I can get in and edit system/bin, /xbin. I tried manually moving the files for CWM, and changing permissions. All with no luck.
Any other Ideas why it freezes if i press (any) key, please
PS.
I got Locked Bootloader BTW.

bl
try unlocking your bootloader, why not? unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions

Thanx anthraxter
I have been thinking verry hard about that, but still on a contract, so dont want to mess with that. i have been plaing with fiew rooms on my X8 (unlocked Bootloader) before i got this ARC S, and not without snags, but allways managet to get it back up. Do you think it's the bootloaders fault??

BL
I can't tell you for sure but I would suggest you to unlock it (75%) . Download this LT18i_4.0.1.A.0.266_CUSTOMIZED-UK -( mediafire.com/?ie832txe46ia2bh) Always worked for me to do a clean install if i was gonna flash-it, download ROM Manager again and it should work. Gotta love playing. .

I'll Try it Thank you.
flashing with flashtools, or wotan should wipe all left over date, cash, davlik, ect..
unlike using CWM to install update.zip where you need to do it manu.
or am i crazy?

I personally use only flashtool. That does the whole job.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA App

No Cigar. still lockes up at first SE logo if i manualy want to get in, and if i use any software method from within android to reboot in to recovery it simply reboots back to android. Tried (flashing, rooting, cwm) with and without SD. This Sucks, what good is an Android device without CWM.
there has to be some way to get it to fff work.

Ok, so it goes like this.. Flash a new firmware, flash a stock kernel with CWM ( DooMKernel) through flashtool of course and the kernel through fastboot.. U done that?
Sent from my LT18i using XDA App

I've had a similar experience today with a Arc S LT18i. Was on .42 (rooted and some system bloatware
removed). I tried an OTA upgrade last night, but this failed, presumably because I'd deleted some system apps. I then (without reading forums first - big mistake) upgraded with PC companion to .62 and THEN read that I couldn't root it again. After much reading of forums I found a version of LT15i .42 and flashed that - and rooted it again.
Then the problems started, I tried an OTA upgrade, and it failed mid-upgrade, giving me a blue arrow pointing down onto a screen with a yellow triangle of doom with an exclamation mark.
Flashtool didn't want to know for ages, then (fortunately) it suddenly let me flash back to .42. I've rooted it again, and any apps that weren't there have been re-installed. From what I can tell the LT15i (Arc) seems absolutely fine, with no visible difference from LT18i at all.
The question is - should I just leave it as it is and avoid risking bricking it again, or do I really need to try and get an ARC S version of .42 onto it with Flashtool, so I can upgrade to ICS when the time comes. If so, does anyone have a good link to .42 for LT18i pls? Ideally not from uploaded.to as that site was driving me nuts.
Thanks, and good luck to the OP who had similar issues.

anthraxter said:
Ok, so it goes like this.. Flash a new firmware, flash a stock kernel with CWM ( DooMKernel) through flashtool of course and the kernel through fastboot.. U done that?
Sent from my LT18i using XDA App
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That's cool. But with a locked bootloader there is no fastboot
So what I do is flash LT18i 2.3.4 .42 using wotan client, root using zergrush. Now at this point phone can be updated to .62 , using the updater inside the phone AKA - OTA, that way I end up with LT18i .62 rooted, Locked bootloader. It is very important to keep in mind that this method for update will only work if ALL oryginal SYSTEM applications are on the phone.
I tried To Iinstall CWM on a locked bootloader using : NAn's app from market, extreme tweeker, both CMD methods, and manual method using root explorer.
By now I can do it all with my eyes closed hehe, but still can't get in to CWM.

unlock your bootloader then flash doom's kernel
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Until ICS comes out i dont want to unlock my bootloader
Is it posible to flash firmware .ftf (with flashtools) that is already rooted and has CWM instaled, on a locked bootloader?

also is there any way to flash CWM backup on to the phone, if i cant get in to CWM (convert it to .ftf) ?

Can someone post a link to LT18i firmware that is rooted and has CWM instaled. For locked bootloader (.ftf) ?

OK. So i'm a "GENIUS" LOL
i got a reason to belive that simlinks got screwed.
I failed to manchen that affter i upgraded the firm to 62 with pc companion, i tried to ROOT again but when: DooMLoRD zergRush did not work i decided to give a try SuperOneClick, then FlashTools... Kurrrr.
eaven thugh they all use Mr. zerg's methode there is another choice psneuter, if i uderstand correctly the two methods differ a bit.
So simlinks dont get whiped, nor deleated when flashing, or restoring with seus.
or am i missing something eaven simpler like "reflash with SD inserted But no SIM, take out battery(or DON'T take out the baterry untill rebooting the Phone twice" or some think briliant as such.
like the one for relocking bootloader in The SE X8.
Can i deleate the simlinks and what ever i belive wrong, then UnRoot, whipe, reflash, root, CWM?
Would that fix it?
the phone is usless without CWM
Unlocking BL is not an option for me, i'm afraid

SOLVED
Ok. I managed to install CWM using flashtool. Entering CWM no problems, creating backup no problem, but after restoring from backup the phone was freezing every time.
puppet13th was nice enough to help, it was not easy so THANX VERY MUCH MAN.
The problem is that my partition layout got messed up. this is how it is setup.
mtd0: 06580000 00020000 "cache"
mtd1: 00600000 00020000 "appslog"
mtd2: 19000000 00020000 "system"
mtd3: 1a400000 00020000 "userdata"
puppet13th Did all the work, Briliant man
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24660037&postcount=224
This methode can come very usefull as well, just use the firmware for YOUR device.
[TUT] DIY Rooted 4.0.2.A.0.62 or newer LOCKED bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555111

[Q] How to fix xplay bootloop/brick?

I get my R800i xplay stucked in bootloop after install advanced stock kernel by doonlord n root from recovery mode with RootXperia n install rom.
the last rom installed from sd card is Gin2Ics_v.1.7.4_lite but my xplay still stuck in bootloop.
how to fix it?

zhimura said:
I get my R800i xplay stucked in bootloop after install advanced stock kernel by doonlord n root from recovery mode with RootXperia n install rom.
the last rom installed from sd card is Gin2Ics_v.1.7.4_lite but my xplay still stuck in bootloop.
how to fix it?
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Seen as you flashed the kernel, ill take it your bootloader is unlocked. So just flash an ftf in flashtool. I personally use .62 for R800i. I cant link u as im on mobile device, but use search "xperia plat ftf"
Sent from my GT-I9300 On Official JB

wedgess said:
Seen as you flashed the kernel, ill take it your bootloader is unlocked. So just flash an ftf in flashtool. I personally use .62 for R800i. I cant link u as im on mobile device, but use search "xperia plat ftf"
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yes,my bootloader is unlocked. how to flash ftf in flashtool, i was try but failed.

Flash the stock firmware .42 or .58 both are easy to root
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app

zhimura said:
I get my R800i xplay stucked in bootloop after install advanced stock kernel by doonlord n root from recovery mode with RootXperia n install rom.
the last rom installed from sd card is Gin2Ics_v.1.7.4_lite but my xplay still stuck in bootloop.
how to fix it?
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Flash a new rom in DoomLords recovery but dont forget to:
Wipe data
- Wipe cache
- Wipe Dalvik cache
- Flash ROM
Not doing this can cause bootloops hope this helps:fingers-crossed:

BryanRG1996 said:
Flash the stock firmware .42 or .58 both are easy to root
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how to flash the stock firmware .42?
tallman43 said:
Flash a new rom in DoomLords recovery but dont forget to:
Wipe data
- Wipe cache
- Wipe Dalvik cache
- Flash ROM
Not doing this can cause bootloops hope this helps:fingers-crossed:
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not work bro,my xplay still bootloops...

zhimura said:
how to flash the stock firmware .42?
not work bro,my xplay still bootloops...
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Flash it via flashtool. Download the ftf place it in ur firmware folder. Click lightning sysmbol, select flashmode. Choose your ftf then when prompted connect phone WHILE HOLDING BACK KEY and it will flash
Sent from my GT-I9300 On Official JB

check the how to flash ftf file tutorial, in my signature
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2

why my firmware doesnt appear like ur tutorial bro? no wipe box to choose
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
it was fail to flash
how to fix it in bootloop condition..?

zhimura said:
why my firmware doesnt appear like ur tutorial bro? no wipe box to choose
it was fail to flash
how to fix it in bootloop condition..?
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You didnt turn on usb debugging on before you got the bootloop your stuck now. To turn on usb debugging your supposed to go to settings on your android phone itself and enable it there. The only to turn on usb debugging for you now is your forced to know how to use the terminal on your pc with your xperia play plugged in.

chery2k said:
You didnt turn on usb debugging on before you got the bootloop your stuck now. To turn on usb debugging your supposed to go to settings on your android phone itself and enable it there. The only to turn on usb debugging for you now is your forced to know how to use the terminal on your pc with your xperia play plugged in.
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I think it was on usb debugging before i got the bootloop bro.. now how to use terminal on my laptop with my xplay plugged in???:crying::crying:

Terminal is for Linux and command prompt is for windows fyi
sent from my Sony Ericsson Xperia Play™(r800x) Running Slimbean 3.0 using Tapatalk 2™

ftf you wanna flash is itself buggy try anothe one. i already had such a problem

Did you follow fma965's tutorial? It will most likely solve your problem.

Spatinator said:
ftf you wanna flash is itself buggy try anothe one. i already had such a problem
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another ftf just the same problem bro...
Ninja Samurai said:
Did you follow fma965's tutorial? It will most likely solve your problem.
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yes I did, but fail as shown in the pics.
Help me master....help me :crying::crying::crying:

anyone can tell the ROM suitable with advance stock kernel by DooMLord?

zhimura said:
how to flash the stock firmware .42?
not work bro,my xplay still bootloops...
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Are you flashing a different rom in cwm than Gin2Ics_v.1.7.4_lite? Try other roms in cwm that are compatible with DoomLords advanced Stock.

zhimura said:
anyone can tell the ROM suitable with advance stock kernel by DooMLord?
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Advance stock kernel is ICS. Marphytons ics would be fine.

I'm tired trying to root SONY XPERIA S with JB ROM .200. It's possible or not? HOW!!!

Well, if there is someone who rooted their SONY XPERIA S with JB ROM .200 please let me know, and how you did it, without downloading some heavy MB tools. Thanks. I have locked bootloader but it can be unlocked.

Try using DoomLord's script in Development Forum. I rooted my Xperia using that script and everything went fine.

I've tried, it says at some point that my phone is not supported, the model with ROM .200 only with .211

AlinTheron said:
I've tried, it says at some point that my phone is not supported, the model with ROM .200 only with .211
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It might be a .200 bug. Why don't you try to upgrade to .211?? It may fix that problem...

In PC Companion is not yet . So any other way to do it, I Don't know.

Same problem
I have the same problem, I used to root using Bin4ry's method, but that no longer works, and I can't upgrade to .211 as it's not available in the UK.

This ROM .200 is full of bugs, but for me the most annoying is that the 2G is not working well when connecting to the internet.

I'm waiting for the official .211 if I cannot root it.

Maybe you can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304994
Sent from my LT26w using xda premium

Thanks but not working. I don't know what else to do.

Last choice, upgrade to .211
Sent from my LT26w using xda premium

AlinTheron said:
Well, if there is someone who rooted their SONY XPERIA S with JB ROM .200 please let me know, and how you did it, without downloading some heavy MB tools. Thanks. I have locked bootloader but it can be unlocked.
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Dude, you sure tried everything ?
Did u try this ??

Yep,my ROM is .200 and that post is for ROM .211
SONY XPERIA S

At some point says that my phone is not supported,due to .200 ROM and that the supported ROM is .211
SONY XPERIA S

mcv92 said:
It might be a .200 bug. Why don't you try to upgrade to .211?? It may fix that problem...
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Hello ....
I had the same problem, mine was also *200 built Jelly Bean, I tried every exploit to root I could, spent all day messing with it, I did not succeed, I couldn't even get into fastboot or any method to enable me to flash this pre rooted ROM as it's zip format not ftf.
I eventually managed to soft brick my Xperia S, then I down graded to ICS, and rooted that very easy indeed, so I'm staying on ICS for the time being, didn't notice any vast improvements with Jelly Bean update anyway, and the phone works great now, I know with the version how to flash if I want too.
Hope this helps? .............................

AlinTheron said:
Well, if there is someone who rooted their SONY XPERIA S with JB ROM .200 please let me know, and how you did it, without downloading some heavy MB tools. Thanks. I have locked bootloader but it can be unlocked.
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I suggest you to first unlock your bootloader via the easy tool described at here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
then flash the Doomkernel with the flashtool booting at fastboot mode. Before doing that never forget to install the necessary drivers.
The kernel is preloaded with custom recovery CWM and TWRP. While booting when you see doom logo pressing at 'vol +' you'll get CWM and pressing at camera button you'll get TWRP.
And flash the su and busybox package via recovery (CWM or TWRP)
for flashtool http://androxyde.github.io/
for kernel and su & busybox package: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305591
& then enjoy Rooted jelly bean
ALL THE BEST !

I'll try. 'hope it works.
SONY XPERIA S

Nope. Not working. It's best to leave the phone as it is.
SONY XPERIA S

Well I managed to unlock my bootloader. Now i'm stuck on how to root it. any ideas?

First of all check your bootloader status.
*#*#7278423#*#* and then service info>configuration. If your bootloader is unlocked, it says 'bootloader unlocked = yes
And be sure that after installing the drivers you successfully connected the phone at fastboot mode. Long press volume + while connecting usb cable to PC. Flashing tool must detect your device.
After unlocking your bootloader rooting will never be problem.
And do it properly, this method definately works but you must be sure your bootloader is unlockable and unlocked also.
Sent from my LT26ii using xda app-developers app

[HELP ME]Xperia S and CYANOGENMOD 11

Hello there, sorry for the trouble but I need some help...
I have a Xperia S device bought here in Italy, I unlock it following a guide on this forum (through sony site), and wanted to install Cyanogemod 11 on my Xperia.
I'm blocked at this point, for you the info of my Xperia S:
Model: LT26i
Android Version: 4.1.2
Version: 8660-AAABQOLYM-314010-39
Kernel Version: 3.4.0+1.0.21100-313065-g1ccebb5-00193-gcbc50fc
N. Build: 6.2.B.1.96
What I have to do to continue? Could you tell me and step by step the things I have to do to install correctly the Cyanogenmod on my Xperia posting also the guide to follow?
I would put a recovery if is possible...
Thanks before, Hope in answer.

1.unlock bootloader
2.root it
3.install cwm or twrp
4.download the Rom u wqnt to install
5.and flash according to the instructions given in op.
Now u r good to go....
Sent from my LT26ii using xda premium

nisu4717 said:
1.unlock bootloader
2.root it
3.install cwm or twrp
4.download the Rom u wqnt to install
5.and flash according to the instructions given in op.
Now u r good to go....
Sent from my LT26ii using xda premium
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I already unlocked the bootloader, but how I can do the root and install the cwm?
I have 6.2.B.1.96 build, and don't know which guide follow, could you give me link for 2 guides, 1 for root and 1 for cwm that are good for my terminal?
Even if I can put CM11 without root, so if is possible which guide i have to follow?
Sorry for disturb.

LukEel said:
I already unlocked the bootloader, but how I can do the root and install the cwm?
I have 6.2.B.1.96 build, and don't know which guide follow, could you give me link for 2 guides, 1 for root and 1 for cwm that are good for my terminal?
Even if I can put CM11 without root, so if is possible which guide i have to follow?
Sorry for disturb.
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Root with this : [ROOT][S/SL] How-to for rooting newest firmware 6.2.B.1.96
CWM : [CWM-TWRP]Xperia S Dual Recovery for locked/unlocked bootloaders
Usually You need to root to install any custom ROM.

Mirhawk said:
Root with this : [ROOT][S/SL] How-to for rooting newest firmware 6.2.B.1.96
CWM : [CWM-TWRP]Xperia S Dual Recovery for locked/unlocked bootloaders
Usually You need to root to install any custom ROM.
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Damn, I was doing the "rooting", following your guide (the first), I flashed the first file with flashtool and it worked fine, then when I went to move the folder "DooMLoRD_Easy-rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit" in C:\ and started the "runme_win" forgot to run it as an administrator and because of this or not the dos was stuck, I close the program and open it again as administrator because thought was this, but, when i run again the "runme_win" come out several errors then the procedure finish, the errors are about "Impossible found the path...", I checked even on the phone and i don't have nothing like SuperSu or other... possible solution?
I noticed that the phone number info Build is always 6.2.B.1.96, but if I flashed with "XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.0.211_KernelOnly", should change, right?
Help me
N.B:
The first time that i run "runme_win" without rights of administrator, the dos told me: "STARTING,WAITING FOR DEVICE,daemon not runnig, starting it now, daemon started successfully" then stops at this point and you can not do anything but close the program."
While the second time with rights of admministrator: "No such file or directory, is come out different times with several files"
EDIT: I solved, I tried again without administrator rights, I got this errors:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
After this errors, everything is gone well, the SuperSU app is on my devices and work well, I continue to flash again the kernel as the guide says.

LukEel said:
After this errors, everything is gone well, the SuperSU app is on my devices and work well, I continue to flash again the kernel as the guide says.
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Yeah, that run as administrator messes up a lot, You have to run it normally. So You got rooted and have a recovery, right?
About the version number, only the kernel number was changed, not Your entire firmware, so the firmware number doesn't change in "About Phone ".
Sent from my Xperia S using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Mirhawk said:
Yeah, that run as administrator messes up a lot, You have to run it normally. So You got rooted and have a recovery, right?
About the version number, only the kernel number was changed, not Your entire firmware, so the firmware number doesn't change in "About Phone ".
Sent from my Xperia S using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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The recovery still not.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634382
First method, all good... but when boot the phone, and click volume + power it don't don't show nothing... just start normally.
Why ever?

LukEel said:
The recovery still not.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634382
First method, all good... but when boot the phone, and click volume + power it don't don't show nothing... just start normally.
Why ever?
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Huh. Weird. You have to press volume up when You see the blue LED while booting. Try pressing it 2-3 times consecutively.
Don't know why I din't mention his earlier, but since You have an unlocked bootloader, You can flash a doomkernel. It has pre-installed recovery and all. DoomKernel

I solved. After the failed installation of CM11 my devices was blocked at LOGO Sony....
I got the firmware .96 and flashed it, after root with toolkit, and CWM the recovery on the phone, then I have installed CM11 and Gapps, all good.
The unique thing, is that, with the Installation of CM11 through CWM recovery, after the CM11 is started, I tried to go in recovery but instead of the CWM recovery there was the TWRP recovery... however all good, the recovery work well as the CWM.
Now im fiding the best rom for the Xperia S, do you have some advice?
I really don't know, and CM11 seems a bit hesitant in routine operations, maybe because is a Beta...
Regards!

LukEel said:
I solved. After the failed installation of CM11 my devices was blocked at LOGO Sony....
I got the firmware .96 and flashed it, after root with toolkit, and CWM the recovery on the phone, then I have installed CM11 and Gapps, all good.
The unique thing, is that, with the Installation of CM11 through CWM recovery, after the CM11 is started, I tried to go in recovery but instead of the CWM recovery there was the TWRP recovery... however all good, the recovery work well as the CWM.
Now im fiding the best rom for the Xperia S, do you have some advice?
I really don't know, and CM11 seems a bit hesitant in routine operations, maybe because is a Beta...
Regards!
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Ah good that You got it solved. I would recommend Carbon ROM, but it has some issues going on currently. Try PAC, it is good one, and very stable for now.

LukEel said:
I solved. After the failed installation of CM11 my devices was blocked at LOGO Sony....
I got the firmware .96 and flashed it, after root with toolkit, and CWM the recovery on the phone, then I have installed CM11 and Gapps, all good.
The unique thing, is that, with the Installation of CM11 through CWM recovery, after the CM11 is started, I tried to go in recovery but instead of the CWM recovery there was the TWRP recovery... however all good, the recovery work well as the CWM.
Now im fiding the best rom for the Xperia S, do you have some advice?
I really don't know, and CM11 seems a bit hesitant in routine operations, maybe because is a Beta...
Regards!
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hey use niaboc's rom existenz 2.0.5 and flash doomkernel last version everything works fine for me! if u are coming from cm do a fresh installation