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Hi,
I've been on the last hours reading a lot of tutorials in this forum to avoid to post what is already answered. But i'm still confused, maybe a good soul can help me out : )
So far, i installed GNex Toolkit and the drivers successfully and i can enter in recovery mode, so the Toolkit is correctly identifying my device,
but i did not choose any option yet.
I have a Nexus GSM with stock rom 4.0.2. My goal is to update to 4.0.3 so i can apply some mods to invert menus and google apps color ; i like to use the device with white font over black background and i can't do it with the stock version.
So here is my noob questions
1 - I've downloaded the Android Open Kang Project (AOKP) rom ; i found strange because it seem to be a Milestone 4 rom, is that correct ?
2 - Can i apply the rom directly or do i need to apply a 4.0.3 'stock' rom before it ?
3 - As far as i understood, to flash a new rom i will :
1 - Reboot my phone in recovery mode
2 - Open Toolkit, choose the option 7 to unlock bootloader and root, and then option 12 to flash the new rom.
Is this correct ?
I miss a tutorial specific for flash new roms with Toolkit...
Thanks
thefunkyjoint said:
Hi,
I've been on the last hours reading a lot of tutorials in this forum to avoid to post what is already answered. But i'm still confused, maybe a good soul can help me out : )
So far, i installed GNex Toolkit and the drivers successfully and i can enter in recovery mode, so the Toolkit is correctly identifying my device,
but i did not choose any option yet.
I have a Nexus GSM with stock rom 4.0.2. My goal is to update to 4.0.3 so i can apply some mods to invert menus and google apps color ; i like to use the device with white font over black background and i can't do it with the stock version.
So here is my noob questions
1 - I've downloaded the Android Open Kang Project (AOKP) rom ; i found strange because it seem to be a Milestone 4 rom, is that correct ?
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Yes, that is correct.
2 - Can i apply the rom directly or do i need to apply a 4.0.3 'stock' rom before it ?
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You can flash it at once... No need for flashing "Stock" 4.0.3.
3 - As far as i understood, to flash a new rom i will :
1 - Reboot my phone in recovery mode
2 - Open Toolkit, choose the option 7 to unlock bootloader and root, and then option 12 to flash the new rom.
Is this correct ?
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Provided that your Phone is rooted, has an unlocked bootloader and you have a custom recovery like CWM: yes.
Look at MSKIPS thread (I assume you have his toolkit) for further guidance. Unlocking your Bootloader will wipe your data so if you want that saved you should make a backup.
Steps:
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Root
3. Flash CWM Recovery
4. Wipe data/cache
5. Flash ROM
6. Flash GAPPS
7. Enoy
I miss a tutorial specific for flash new roms with Toolkit...
Thanks
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you can use the inverted black google apps on stock too, thats what i do. Rooted on stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1382163
RogerPodacter said:
you can use the inverted black google apps on stock too, thats what i do. Rooted on stock.
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Where can i get these ? From where i downloaded, it says the ICS should be 4.0.3, my stock rom is 4.0.2...
Thanks !
Diger36 said:
Yes, that is correct.
You can flash it at once... No need for flashing "Stock" 4.0.3.
Provided that your Phone is rooted, has an unlocked bootloader and you have a custom recovery like CWM: yes.
Look at MSKIPS thread (I assume you have his toolkit) for further guidance. Unlocking your Bootloader will wipe your data so if you want that saved you should make a backup.
Steps:
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Root
3. Flash CWM Recovery
4. Wipe data/cache
5. Flash ROM
6. Flash GAPPS
7. Enoy
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I'm confused about step 3 ; after i unlock bootloader and root using Tookit, all i need is to boot in fastboot, then enter recovery mod, and select the rom's zipfile to install ? No need to do any fancy things ?
Thank you !
thefunkyjoint said:
I'm confused about step 3 ; after i unlock bootloader and root using Tookit, all i need is to boot in fastboot, then enter recovery mod, and select the rom's zipfile to install ? No need to do any fancy things ?
Thank you !
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In MSKIPS Toolkit, just choose option 7, that is making all changes needed for flashing in one go (steps one to 3). After that: you'll be ready to rumble....
Read his FAQ from the second post. It explains everything. That is better then just pushing buttons what is simple but still..., teach a monkey a trick and he is still a monkey, tell him how it works and he can teach other monkeys...
From one monkey to another
thefunkyjoint said:
Hi,
I've been on the last hours reading a lot of tutorials in this forum to avoid to post what is already answered. But i'm still confused, maybe a good soul can help me out : )
So far, i installed GNex Toolkit and the drivers successfully and i can enter in recovery mode, so the Toolkit is correctly identifying my device,
but i did not choose any option yet.
I have a Nexus GSM with stock rom 4.0.2. My goal is to update to 4.0.3 so i can apply some mods to invert menus and google apps color ; i like to use the device with white font over black background and i can't do it with the stock version.
So here is my noob questions
1 - I've downloaded the Android Open Kang Project (AOKP) rom ; i found strange because it seem to be a Milestone 4 rom, is that correct ?
2 - Can i apply the rom directly or do i need to apply a 4.0.3 'stock' rom before it ?
3 - As far as i understood, to flash a new rom i will :
1 - Reboot my phone in recovery mode
2 - Open Toolkit, choose the option 7 to unlock bootloader and root, and then option 12 to flash the new rom.
Is this correct ?
I miss a tutorial specific for flash new roms with Toolkit...
Thanks
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It's not the Motorola Milestone if you were wondering.
dario3040 said:
It's not the Motorola Milestone if you were wondering.
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Lol.., didn't think about that... Could it be that OP .... ???
Before flashing the rom do a backup in recovery, just in case something goes wrong. Plus always good to keep a back up of your original stock rom
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Just be aware when you unlock your boot loader that EVERYTHING on the phone will be erased so back up your files and store them on your pc
Don't worry brother, just read and reread and when you're ready get a cup of coffee and experience one of the most fun/intriguing things you can do with an Android phone.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
dave83uk said:
Before flashing the rom do a backup in recovery, just in case something goes wrong. Plus always good to keep a back up of your original stock rom
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Do you refer to this procedure ?
http://galaxynexusroot.com/galaxy-nexus-recovery/how-to-backuprestore-rom-on-rooted-galaxy-nexus/
Doing this, even if a do a wipe, the backup will remains ?
Thanks !
After read and re-read, i'm ready to do it !
I enter the phone in Fastboot mode and started Toolkit. This is what i see in the screen :
FASTBOOT MODE
List of devices attached
0149C2251201100B fastboot
ADB MODE
List of devices attached
No devices attached for ADB Mode ; what i'm doing wrong ?
Thanks !
thefunkyjoint said:
After read and re-read, i'm ready to do it !
I enter the phone in Fastboot mode and started Toolkit. This is what i see in the screen :
FASTBOOT MODE
List of devices attached
0149C2251201100B fastboot
ADB MODE
List of devices attached
No devices attached for ADB Mode ; what i'm doing wrong ?
Thanks !
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your good, keep going, select the firmware and then the steps to unlock, root, flash cwm, then just put the zip into ur phone, boot into cwm and choose backup. after backup do a wipe data and cache, then install zip. dont forget to flash thw gapps too
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Kevin Ma said:
your good, keep going, select the firmware and then the steps to unlock, root, flash cwm, then just put the zip into ur phone, boot into cwm and choose backup. after backup do a wipe data and cache, then install zip. dont forget to flash thw gapps too
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Do i need to put the rom's zip in my root folder BEFORE unlock and root, or can i do it after ?
thefunkyjoint said:
Do i need to put the rom's zip in my root folder BEFORE unlock and root, or can i do it after ?
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After, my man, as others have said, unlocking bootloader erases everything,
also, not just the rom zip, the newest gapps zip too
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Kevin Ma said:
After, my man, as others have said, unlocking bootloader erases everything,
also, not just the rom zip, the newest gapps zip too
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Ok, thanks !
I've downloaded a special pack with gapps , with colors inverted. After i flash the new ROM, i follow the same procedure to flash the gapps ? All are in zip format. Is it the same procedure to flash a new theme ?
Very thank you for your kindness
thefunkyjoint said:
Ok, thanks !
I've downloaded a special pack with gapps , with colors inverted. After i flash the new ROM, i follow the same procedure to flash the gapps ? All are in zip format. Is it the same procedure to flash a new theme ?
Very thank you for your kindness
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Yeah.., just flah them like you flash the ROM...
Not all apps are in the ZIP due to copyright issues. The rest (music/movie etc) you have to download from the market (play) or download elsewhere (they can be found in these forums or elsewhere on the net.
Thanks very much everybody for all the help, i could install my first customized ROM, AOKP. It's working, except because my PlayStore icon does not open anymore. I will look for help in the appropriate topic.
BIG THANKS : )
Teamwin Recovery Project for A100 version 2.2.2.1 -godmachine81 release-
SOURCES: Available via Github
Download and Install via the official supported method by TWRP
Install Goo Manager app from Play Store, Open Goo Manager, In the Menu in top right corner go to "Install OpenRecovery Script" Follow Instructions On screen
Download Automated Installer (Windows / Linux):
Linux Installer - 2.2.2.1
Windows Installer - 2.2.2.1
Download IMG:
TWRP v2.2.2.1 main mirror
Download Flashable Zip: (Upgrade Only)
TWRP 2.2.2.1 Flashable Upgrade
Updated TWRP release features:
Uses a custom recovery kernel based off of my v1.5 standard kernel with most unneeded features taken out, i.e. governors, schedulers, networking, misc devices, and most things not needed for recovery operations
Kernel and TWRP includes patches aimed at brick prevention
Resolution is set at native 1024x600
Very fast actions and touch response
Backward compatibility with previous releases of TWRP
Compatibility with all Ice Cream Sandwhich and Jelly Bean ROMs for the A100(HoneyComb should be compatible too, however currently untested)
All previous features from TWRP that you may be familiar with are included
Mount Point Information:
External Storage - mountpoint= /external_sdcard
Internal Storage - mountpoint = /sdcard
Instructions:
Automated Installation (Windows/Linux):
Most importantly you need to have all drivers required for adb and fastboot working on your OS, this shouldn't be a concern for linux users, however it may be for Windows users as it is picky about adb drivers.
Download the above Automated Install .zip file for your operating system
Extract the contents of the Zip to a location on your PC's hard drive
Change to the extracted directory's contents.
Run the installer; On windows you may just double click the install-windows.bat file, on linux you need to run the install-linux.sh script
example linux installation commands:
Code:
cd a100_twrp_installer_linux
Code:
bash ./install-linux.sh
Read the on screen information of the progress. If you get any errors you will need to resolve the issue or try one of the following alternative install methods.
If you need more detailed installation instructions please read the INSTALL file included inside the .zip
Manual installation:
Download the .img file for the recovery
Connect your A100 device to USB on your PC
While your A100 is booted in either Android or Recovery just enter the following into your PCs command prompt/shell:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Now flash the image - at the command prompt/shell enter:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.2.1-a100.img
Reboot the device - again from the command prompt/shell:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Enter Recovery mode - While tablet shuts off, hold the Vol - (down) button until you see the screen saying "loading recovery kernel"
Checkout the new TWRP build and enjoy!
Flashable Upgrade Instructions: (flash just like you would any other .zip, but here are instructions anyway)
Download the Flashable ZIP above
Save to a location on your tablets internal or external memory
Boot to recovery
Choose the file a100_twrp_upgrade_2.2.2.1.zip in the install menu
Swipe to install
Wait and DO NOT Disconnect your A100!
When finished, go back to Main menu - choose Reboot - and Reboot Recovery
Enjoy the Official 2.2.2.1 TWRP Release!
If you would like to help out with the continuance of my kernel development and other goodies for your Acer Iconia Tab please consider a small donation to help out with bills, baby formula, wipes, diapers, etc. All donations are very appreciated by my family and I! Thanks
.....I was gonna mention some things about your brick stuff, but I think I'll save it for off forum.
On topic: its about time we twrp users got some loving, thanks for taking the time to put this together for us!
Tapatalked from my A100 - Jellytime X B6
pio_masaki said:
.....I was gonna mention some things about your brick stuff, but I think I'll save it for off forum.
On topic: its about time we twrp users got some loving, thanks for taking the time to put this together for us!
Tapatalked from my A100 - Jellytime X B6
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And don't forget that i forgot the download link!! lol **fixed haha
Broken links, so you can correct it.
Fransis88 said:
Broken links, so you can correct it.
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Thanks francis88, i just tested them on my end again (btw the hosting server is remote from me) it worked for me, so maybe you should check if you have an adblocker or some kind of ipfilter going on? possibly the host was having issues too, but the links works for me at the moment. tested both github sources and the download link to the img. Thanks again
*Edit: Please keep in mind I am using androidfilehost's beta site and they are doing quiet a bit of changes to the site lately trying migrate users from the original site over to the new, and once they get everything settled in and the 'beta' goes away everything should straighten back up. I really like the services at 'androidfilehost' and the owner is really great at working with devs, so please be patient as they continue to upgrade their servers to bring us superb file hosting services. If a link appears to be broken, please wait a few minutes and try again, if the link is down for a long period of time please contact me in PM so that the thread stays for discussion about the TWRP Recovery. Sorry and thanks everyone
linuxsociety said:
Thanks francis88, i just tested them on my end again (btw the hosting server is remote from me) it worked for me, so maybe you should check if you have an adblocker or some kind of ipfilter going on? possibly the host was having issues too, but the links works for me at the moment. tested both github sources and the download link to the img. Thanks again
*Edit: Please keep in mind I am using androidfilehost's beta site and they are doing quiet a bit of changes to the site lately trying migrate users from the original site over to the new, and once they get everything settled in and the 'beta' goes away everything should straighten back up. I really like the services at 'androidfilehost' and the owner is really great at working with devs, so please be patient as they continue to upgrade their servers to bring us superb file hosting services. If a link appears to be broken, please wait a few minutes and try again, if the link is down for a long period of time please contact me in PM so that the thread stays for discussion about the TWRP Recovery. Sorry and thanks everyone
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Perfect, i have been able to download it. i had a very bad experience with CWRP, now I only use TWRP apart from the fact that their options seem to me much more practical.
Fransis88 said:
Perfect, i have been able to download it. i had a very bad experience with CWRP, now I only use TWRP apart from the fact that their options seem to me much more practical.
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So let me know how you like it. Also if you happen to be a linux user, I have wrote an automated installer script for linux, Xbow59 is currently writing a windows batch script for installation, I currently have the Linux installation working though if you'd like to test/try it out just let me know. Windows users can look forward to an automated solution within a day or so
help :/........ i am on stock rooted ics. i just unlocked the bootloader sucsessfully and went to flash this. flashed the recovery. and when i try to boot into recovery i get the dead android guy with an ! in a triangle above him......... should i flash recovery again or try to boot into recovery again? i just dont want to mess anything up.
edit: im just scared its trying to update a stock package. i had an update a couple days ago and tryed to update but it failed since i deleted a bunch of bloat, no problem. but i dont know where it downloaded and if its still there trying to install.
nim.whit said:
help :/........ i am on stock rooted ics. i just unlocked the bootloader sucsessfully and went to flash this. flashed the recovery. and when i try to boot into recovery i get the dead android guy with an ! in a triangle above him......... should i flash recovery again or try to boot into recovery again? i just dont want to mess anything up.
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By unlocking the bootloader successfully, what exactly did you do? If you flashed the btl100 file to the device that's not successfully unlocking, in fact don't touch that 100 file again. Hopefully you followed the guide and used the A200 bootloader unlock method. If you followed that guide though you wouldn't be getting the dead android looking guy. Be careful with this stuff, can easily brick!
linuxsociety said:
By unlocking the bootloader successfully, what exactly did you do? If you flashed the btl100 file to the device that's not successfully unlocking, in fact don't touch that 100 file again. Hopefully you followed the guide and used the A200 bootloader unlock method. If you followed that guide though you wouldn't be getting the dead android looking guy. Be careful with this stuff, can easily brick!
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i used that method (only one i know) and i got the distotrted green acer logos and it says its unlocked. after i followed the steps to install twrp and it went smoothly. until i tryed booting into recovery. should i try to boot into recovery again? ive rebooted a few times so im still safe if i have to power off. OR should i try to reinstall twrp and follow the guide again. because i am CERTAIN i am unlocked. before i had to send in for repairs i had it unlocked but of course they relocked it.
(btw im not getting angry or smart assy with you haha,if it seems that way i dont mean it to come out that way)
nim.whit said:
help :/........ i am on stock rooted ics. i just unlocked the bootloader sucsessfully and went to flash this. flashed the recovery. and when i try to boot into recovery i get the dead android guy with an ! in a triangle above him......... should i flash recovery again or try to boot into recovery again? i just dont want to mess anything up.
edit: im just scared its trying to update a stock package. i had an update a couple days ago and tryed to update but it failed since i deleted a bunch of bloat, no problem. but i dont know where it downloaded and if its still there trying to install.
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Delete or rename /system/etc/install-recovery.sh then install twrp again.
its overwriting your custom recovery every boot.
Tapatalked from my A100 - Jellytime X B6
nim.whit said:
i used that method (only one i know) and i got the distotrted green acer logos and it says its unlocked. after i followed the steps to install twrp and it went smoothly. until i tryed booting into recovery. should i try to boot into recovery again? ive rebooted a few times so im still safe if i have to power off. OR should i try to reinstall twrp and follow the guide again. because i am CERTAIN i am unlocked. before i had to send in for repairs i had it unlocked but of course they relocked it.
(btw im not getting angry or smart assy with you haha,if it seems that way i dont mean it to come out that way)
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yep what pio said:
pio_masaki said:
Delete or rename /system/etc/install-recovery.sh then install twrp again.
its overwriting your custom recovery every boot.
Tapatalked from my A100 - Jellytime X B6
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I had forgot all about this, even though it is in my unreleased linux auto installer. If by chance you are using linux, I have an installer that will do this all for you the right way, I just haven't posted it yet because I don't have the windows installer fixed
you can either download the linux installer git repo and just extract it to a directory named twrp_install or similar; just run sudo bash ./install-linux.sh after you are in the install directory. https://github.com/godmachine81/Acer-A100-TWRP-Installer/zipball/linux <<current linux installer for a100 twrp
Or you can clone the repo
Code:
git clone https://github.com/godmachine81/Acer-A100-TWRP-Installer.git
then checkout the linux branch:
Code:
git checkout linux
then install:
Code:
sudo bash ./install-linux.sh
The git method requires you have git installed, you will probably just want to install from the zipball method if you don't already have git
pio_masaki said:
Delete or rename /system/etc/install-recovery.sh then install twrp again.
its overwriting your custom recovery every boot.
Tapatalked from my A100 - Jellytime X B6
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aahhhhhh. thought it was something of that nature. now will i have to delete/rename and reflash twrp every time i need to flash something? or will it stick once i sucsesfully flash it?
will report if it works in a few seconds
edit: noobness showed there. haha thats a script to reinstall recovery at boot so once i delete it it wont reflash stock recovery right?
edit edit: nope, im not on linux (yet) my computer is a mess of three harddrives and messed up registrys and unofficial windows 7 haha. once i buy a copy of windows 7 its a full wipe and partitioning for a windows/linux dualboot
EDIT EDIT EDIT: SUCCESS now i flash linux's kernel
Thanks for the help you guys. once i get some money from the boss man i will gladly donate a little something something for the cause
nim.whit said:
aahhhhhh. thought it was something of that nature. now will i have to delete/rename and reflash twrp every time i need to flash something? or will it stick once i sucsesfully flash it?
will report if it works in a few seconds
edit: noobness showed there. haha thats a script to reinstall recovery at boot so once i delete it it wont reflash stock recovery right?
edit edit: nope, im not on linux (yet) my computer is a mess of three harddrives and messed up registrys and unofficial windows 7 haha. once i buy a copy of windows 7 its a full wipe and partitioning for a windows/linux dualboot
EDIT EDIT EDIT: SUCCESS now i flash linux's kernel
Thanks for the help you guys. once i get some money from the boss man i will gladly donate a little something something for the cause
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Once that's removed or renamed it will stop, one time deal.
Tapatalked from my A100 - Jellytime X B6
Also I noticed you mentioning that you are using a stock rom, you might want to talk to pio_masaki about this; but to my understanding the stock roms from Acer are not suppose to be flashed from custom recovery. I have read different things on this, however I haven't ever attempted to do such, from what I can tell doing this can or will brick your tablet by overwriting your bootloader and failing to install android, giving you no way to get to recovery nor android.. Might be something you want to discuss with him sometime.
linuxsociety said:
Also I noticed you mentioning that you are using a stock rom, you might want to talk to pio_masaki about this; but to my understanding the stock roms from Acer are not suppose to be flashed from custom recovery. I have read different things on this, however I haven't ever attempted to do such, from what I can tell doing this can or will brick your tablet by overwriting your bootloader and failing to install android, giving you no way to get to recovery nor android.. Might be something you want to discuss with him sometime.
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In your kernel thread he mentioned staying on stock for stability, so I don't think he'll be flashing off stock anyways. Not yet anyways....
Restoring stock works as it leaves the boot loader alone.
Tapatalked from my A100 - Kuroikaze B3
pio_masaki said:
In your kernel thread he mentioned staying on stock for stability, so I don't think he'll be flashing off stock anyways. Not yet anyways....
Restoring stock works as it leaves the boot loader alone.
Tapatalked from my A100 - Kuroikaze B3
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Thanks, just trying to look out for these newcomers - however I'm still a bit confused at which causes the brick. The way I first interpreted it, it was flashing any Acer packaged update.zip from a custom recovery that would cause it. Then someone said that only the HC zips would. So to play it safe, I believe I'd double double check as many times as possible before I flashed any .zip from Acer from either twrp or cwm if it was me. Wish there was some clarity though on which Acer zips are SAFE and which ones are BRICKs -n- a Zip lol
linuxsociety said:
Thanks, just trying to look out for these newcomers - however I'm still a bit confused at which causes the brick. The way I first interpreted it, it was flashing any Acer packaged update.zip from a custom recovery that would cause it. Then someone said that only the HC zips would. So to play it safe, I believe I'd double double check as many times as possible before I flashed any .zip from Acer from either twrp or cwm if it was me. Wish there was some clarity though on which Acer zips are SAFE and which ones are BRICKs -n- a Zip lol
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The ics Acer zips are known brickers but it happens for a reason I'm not very clear on. HC will also brick it.
Basically there's a chance it will run the zip, attempt to flash everything, however for some reason it will fail to flash system or boot correctly, but does replace the bootloader. What I'm not clear on is why it fails on system or boot but succeeds on bootloader, or why recovery doesn't error flashing it.
Once this situation occurs you get locked out of both recovery and system by the bootloader, no adb or fastboot access to correct it.
Using the information I've gathered on this I've been working on a method to restore to stock if needed, but its going slow as I have to triple check everything before I even test it. Its a long and annoying process but should result in a 100% factory stock system.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.
Installed and working perfectly!
Fransis88 said:
Installed and working perfectly!
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Great Francis88, mind I ask which method of installation you chose?
Hello everyone,
I wanted to root a Sony Ericcson Xperia Arc S and install CWM (ClockworkMod Recovery) on it and later a custom ROM. I’m a noob at this stuff. I did root the phone and it was working fine. The problem started when I tried installing CWM in fastboot mode with instructions from a random site and the instructions were of Sony Xperia S. I was stupid to follow the instructions. I thought that the method might be the same for both the phones.
Here is the link.
I’ll also post the instructions I followed.
How to Install ClockworkMod Recovery on Sony Xperia S
1. Use the computer for downloading the CWM file from here.
2. Then, on the same computer download fastboot from here.
3. Extract fastboot on C:\ drive.
4. Then, copy the downloaded “ecovery-nozomi.img” file to the Fastboot folder from your computer.
5. Now you must connect the phone in fastboot mode with the computer.
6. In order to do so you must plug the USB cord to the PC, then on your phone press and hold the Volume Up button and while doing this connect the USB cable to your Xperia S.
7. Up next, on the PC click on “Start -> Accessories -> on Command prompt right click -> Run as administrator”.
8. The command prompt window will now be displayed.
9. Now, enter the following commands (press enter after each one): “cd c:\Fastboot” and “fastboot flash boot recovery-nozomi.img”.
10. CWM will now be flashed.
11. In the end the “finished / OKAY” message should be displayed.
12. In command prompt enter “fastboot reboot”.
13. Your handset should now reboot into ClockworkMod recovery.
14. Remove the USB cord and disconnect the Xperia S from the computer.
That was all; your Sony Xperia S can now be updated with a custom ROM firmware as the ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) has just been installed into its system. Run the tool and see which its options are. You will use most of it when you will apply the mentioned update so get used with the same. Remember that you have on Android.gs how to guides from which you can learn how to flash a custom or beta ROM like CM 9 on your Xperia S so don’t hesitate and follow the same.
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Now when I press the power button, there is a vibration boot the screen doesn’t light up anymore. It stays black. The phone only starts up in fastboot mode when connected with a PC. I need to urgently solve this problem as the phone isn’t mine.
No matter what I try, the phone won’t boot, no recovery menu, no nothing. Just a vibration and then it turns off. Please don’t tell me to find it myself or look through other threads. I did look and didn’t came up with anything.
I’ll also post the picture. Please have a look at it.
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Ask me any question about the phone and I’ll try my best to reply as soon as possible. Also how do I install CWM now? Is there anyway to reverse the process via fastboot mode? :| Will the phone work? Any sort of help would be highly appreciated.
Regards.
with flashtool flash the original firmware or try to use PC companion to repair the phone.
To install CWM simply download from te market the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5wdnkuQ1dNaW5zdGFsZXIiXQ..
Hi there,
OK, try not to panic - it sounds like things are not a total loss.
First thing you can try is to unplug the phone, and pull out the battery.
Then put the battery in after a few seconds, and try to start the phone again.
Maybe the phone will start up nicely again.
If the phone starts up again, then have a look at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
(it shows all about rooting and flashing roms and kernels). Look for the section "Fastboot & Custom ROMS".
See if that can help you get to the next step with the setting up the phone like you want it.
There is another good thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
(it is a kind of reference that links to different places that can help you).
At worst you can pick a stock rom (one with a .ftf extansion) and then flash it with "flashtool".
This will definitely recover the phone, but it will probably lose data.
Between those two threads you should come right.
Good luck
flashtool flash back to stock .42 ftf always revive my arc s whenever it stuck at sony screen, never fail me unlike my galaxy tablet 7.7
Downloads of CWM gave me the same problem, use adb fastboot bootloader reboot and flash the appropriate version of TWRP. Find the links off xda to direct download from team win, don't download from 3rd party sites. Corrupted IMG's gave me a bit of headache when I started. It was fixed when I gave up on cwm & switched to twrp.
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@deniel @Hotfingers @bruce16878 The phone is dead. When I press the power button it would vibrate and then nothing. No display. So I have to take out the battery. I tried PC Companion just now but it won't work. It can't detect the phone. The phone is only starting on fastboot mode. It won't even charge normally. Orange LED doesn't switch on. So I'm downloading the stock firmware and will try to install it with flashtool.
I hope this works. I did take out the battery many times and tried to start it but it won't. I'll update as soon as the download of the stock firmware is done. Thanks for the replies. Hope this works.
Comrade General said:
@deniel @Hotfingers @bruce16878 The phone is dead. When I press the power button it would vibrate and then nothing. No display. So I have to take out the battery. I tried PC Companion just now but it won't work. It can't detect the phone. The phone is only starting on fastboot mode. It won't even charge normally. Orange LED doesn't switch on. So I'm downloading the stock firmware and will try to install it with flashtool.
I hope this works. I did take out the battery many times and tried to start it but it won't. I'll update as soon as the download of the stock firmware is done. Thanks for the replies. Hope this works.
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Don't attempt to power on the arc s when it's stuck, the outcome will always be the same, flash stock ftf via flashtool is the route to revive the arc s. Always works for me which is why I can enjoy flashing alot of custom rom on my arc than on my 7.7
bruce16878 said:
Don't attempt to power on the arc s when it's stuck, the outcome will always be the same, flash stock ftf via flashtool is the route to revive the arc s. Always works for me which is why I can enjoy flashing alot of custom rom on my arc than on my 7.7
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Trying to find the drivers for s1boot download, Windows 7, 64-bit. I'll update when I find them.
Comrade General said:
Trying to find the drivers for s1boot download, Windows 7, 64-bit. I'll update when I find them.
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Maybe you just flashed a bad kernel, or one that isn't made for your device.
EDIT: Dude you flashed an Xperia s kernel with cwm. Get a kernel for your arc s. ics or gb specific
deniel said:
with flashtool flash the original firmware or try to use PC companion to repair the phone.
To install CWM simply download from te market the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5wdnkuQ1dNaW5zdGFsZXIiXQ..
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Hotfingers said:
Hi there,
OK, try not to panic - it sounds like things are not a total loss.
First thing you can try is to unplug the phone, and pull out the battery.
Then put the battery in after a few seconds, and try to start the phone again.
Maybe the phone will start up nicely again.
If the phone starts up again, then have a look at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
(it shows all about rooting and flashing roms and kernels). Look for the section "Fastboot & Custom ROMS".
See if that can help you get to the next step with the setting up the phone like you want it.
There is another good thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
(it is a kind of reference that links to different places that can help you).
At worst you can pick a stock rom (one with a .ftf extansion) and then flash it with "flashtool".
This will definitely recover the phone, but it will probably lose data.
Between those two threads you should come right.
Good luck
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bruce16878 said:
flashtool flash back to stock .42 ftf always revive my arc s whenever it stuck at sony screen, never fail me unlike my galaxy tablet 7.7
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Wobzy said:
Downloads of CWM gave me the same problem, use adb fastboot bootloader reboot and flash the appropriate version of TWRP. Find the links off xda to direct download from team win, don't download from 3rd party sites. Corrupted IMG's gave me a bit of headache when I started. It was fixed when I gave up on cwm & switched to twrp.
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda app-developers app
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bruce16878 said:
Don't attempt to power on the arc s when it's stuck, the outcome will always be the same, flash stock ftf via flashtool is the route to revive the arc s. Always works for me which is why I can enjoy flashing alot of custom rom on my arc than on my 7.7
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Comrade General said:
Trying to find the drivers for s1boot download, Windows 7, 64-bit. I'll update when I find them.
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Phone started! It booted up and is working normally. Am so happy. LOL. Many thanks guys.
Now can you people please ttell me how to install CWM? Some proper instructions, exact links to those threads. I did go through this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
1) Now I need to install CWM. I use it on my HTC and works great. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?
Again many thanks guys.
Flash a custom kernel or use pvyparts cwm installer for locked boot loaders.
Comrade General said:
Phone started! It booted up and is working normally. Am so happy. LOL. Many thanks guys.
Now can you people please ttell me how to install CWM? Some proper instructions, exact links to those threads. I did go through this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
1) Now I need to install CWM. I use it on my HTC and works great. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?
Again many thanks guys.
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For the XPERIA phones the best way to get CWM is to install a custom kernel.
Then to get into CWM you reboot the phone,
as the phone boots, you press (and release) "volume down" (just after the led light shines purple).
Most roms come with a custom kernel that uses this trick.
If not, then this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188 has a whole list of kernels that work with stock-based roms.
Enjoy - It's amazing how the right rom makes all the difference to this phone.
emwno said:
Maybe you just flashed a bad kernel, or one that isn't made for your device.
EDIT: Dude you flashed an Xperia s kernel with cwm. Get a kernel for your arc s. ics or gb specific
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Problem solved. Now I need some specific instructions about how to install CWM. I can't risk bricking it again. Also
1) Now I need to install CWM. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest/give a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?
Comrade General said:
Problem solved. Now I need some specific instructions about how to install CWM. I can't risk bricking it again. Also
1) Now I need to install CWM. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest/give a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?
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Check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
1. Download rom.
2.extract boot.img from zip
3.flash boot.img using flash tool or cmd which ever you prefer.
4.boot into cwm (note ways of getting into EM are different then your hoc phone)
5. Flash rom from sd card
6.reboot
7. Happy flashing!
Comrade General said:
Problem solved. Now I need some specific instructions about how to install CWM. I can't risk bricking it again. Also
1) Now I need to install CWM. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest/give a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?
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1)install x-part(the app i linked u before) if u want just cwm on your kernel(even stock if im not wrong)
2)try lot of kernel and choose the one u prefer: XArc, Lupus, Saga, ArcKnight ecc
3)Jellysandwich
4)reduce screen, turn off sync and nothing else. For better battery performance is better Stock kernel
5)custom roms have good tweaks
emwno said:
Flash a custom kernel or use pvyparts cwm installer for locked boot loaders.
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Bootloader is unlocked. Installed pvyparts. It says that root required for CWM installation.
Unfortunately, my bootloader is locked and I don't even have a status to see if my bootloader status can be unlocked when I type in the code to my Xperia Play. Now, I've read that some people have R800x unlocked, and i'm interested if anyone here (trustworthy), does it? I am also willing to pay...
Most people say go to "Alejandrissimo", however, his website doesn't seem to exist anymore. I sent him an email but i'm not too sure how good that will work. If anyone knows of a trustworthy website or anything that would help very much.
AchillesNo1 said:
Unfortunately, my bootloader is locked and I don't even have a status to see if my bootloader status can be unlocked when I type in the code to my Xperia Play. Now, I've read that some people have R800x unlocked, and i'm interested if anyone here (trustworthy), does it? I am also willing to pay...
Most people say go to "Alejandrissimo", however, his website doesn't seem to exist anymore. I sent him an email but i'm not too sure how good that will work. If anyone knows of a trustworthy website or anything that would help very much.
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Just unlock it via [SONY]. That's how I unlocked my R800x.
ATTACK said:
Just unlock it via [SONY]. That's how I unlocked my R800x.
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how were you able to do that when step #2 says:
"In your device, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked."
AchillesNo1 said:
how were you able to do that when step #2 says:
"In your device, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked."
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Skip #2, The R800x is different then the rest of the Xperia Play line. Just enter your MEID to get your code and then follow the steps to unlock.
ATTACK said:
Skip #2, The R800x is different then the rest of the Xperia Play line. Just enter your MEID to get your code and then follow the steps to unlock.
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Wow, I believe it worked. The CMD prompt appeared to be all good and same with my unlock key. Now, what do I do?... How do I know which kernel my Xperia Play can use?
AchillesNo1 said:
Wow, I believe it worked. The CMD prompt appeared to be all good and same with my unlock key. Now, what do I do?... How do I know which kernel my Xperia Play can use?
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Install Recovery [XParts] [Xparts Thread]
As for the kernel I suggest DoomKernel. [DoomKernel Thread] [(CDMA) DoomKernel Download Link]
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I believe DoomKernel has built in recovery. I dont remember... it's been a long time since I played with my R800x. Also stop by this [THREAD].
ATTACK said:
Install Recovery [XParts] [Xparts Thread]
As for the kernel I suggest DoomKernel. [DoomKernel Thread] [(CDMA) DoomKernel Download Link]
EDIT:
I believe DoomKernel has built in recovery. I dont remember... it's been a long time since I played with my R800x. Also stop by this [THREAD].
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Ok, so I have X-parts downloaded. Now I have no clue what to do. I wasn't sure which kernel to download
[CDMA][v2] DoomKernel + WiFi Drivers.zip
[GSM][v14] DoomKernel.rar
However, you put CDMA, so I'm assuming the CDMA one. How do I put that onto my phone though?
AchillesNo1 said:
Ok, so I have X-parts downloaded. Now I have no clue what to do. I wasn't sure which kernel to download
[CDMA][v2] DoomKernel + WiFi Drivers.zip
[GSM][v14] DoomKernel.rar
However, you put CDMA, so I'm assuming the CDMA one. How do I put that onto my phone though?
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Yes, the R800x is CDMA. If you're NOT going to use your R800x as a phone (call, sms, etc...), then it doesn't matter. You also don't need X-Parts if you're going to use DoomKernel as it has it's own recovery built in. Doom explains how to flash his kernel in his [THREAD] or you could use Flashtools. Also here is a [LINK] on how to enter recovery on DoomKernel.
ATTACK said:
Yes, the R800x is CDMA. If you're NOT going to use your R800x as a phone (call, sms, etc...), then it doesn't matter. You also don't need X-Parts if you're going to use DoomKernel as it has it's own recovery built in. Doom explains how to flash his kernel in his [THREAD] or you could use Flashtools. Also here is a [LINK] on how to enter recovery on DoomKernel.
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Wow this is awesome, I read his tutorial and I have doom kernel on my play. Only problem is that I am without wifi, I read his tutorial, but I do not know how to do this part:
reboot phone and enter recovery
flash the wifi modules update.zip for my kernel
reboot phone and enjoy the kernel
now that i have a custom kernel though, how would I go about putting new roms onto my play?
AchillesNo1 said:
Wow this is awesome, I read his tutorial and I have doom kernel on my play. Only problem is that I am without wifi, I read his tutorial, but I do not know how to do this part:
reboot phone and enter recovery
flash the wifi modules update.zip for my kernel
reboot phone and enjoy the kernel
now that i have a custom kernel though, how would I go about putting new roms onto my play?
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To Flash the Wifi Modules you need to enter the Recovery, here is how you do it:
[How to enter Recovery]
Entry key is the BACK button
There are multiple notifications to tell you when to press the entry key:
LED will light up to BLUE
The phone will vibrate when its waiting for keypress
Thats it you should now enter DoomKernel Custom Recovery
[How to use/navigate in recovery]
BACK button to GO BACK
SEARCH button to SELECT
HOME button to GO UP
MENU button to GO DOWN
[How to Flash any .zip file]
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Select "chose zip from sdcard"
Find the .zip file that you want to Flash and selected
Click "Yes - Install..."
Wait until it finishes, Reboot and enjoy
This applies to any .zip file(ROM,Mod,Module)
TheScriptKitty said:
To Flash the Wifi Modules you need to enter the Recovery, here is how you do it:
[How to enter Recovery]
Entry key is the BACK button
There are multiple notifications to tell you when to press the entry key:
LED will light up to BLUE
The phone will vibrate when its waiting for keypress
Thats it you should now enter DoomKernel Custom Recovery
[How to use/navigate in recovery]
BACK button to GO BACK
SEARCH button to SELECT
HOME button to GO UP
MENU button to GO DOWN
[How to Flash any .zip file]
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Select "chose zip from sdcard"
Find the .zip file that you want to Flash and selected
Click "Yes - Install..."
Wait until it finishes, Reboot and enjoy
This applies to any .zip file(ROM,Mod,Module)
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I turned off the phone and held the back button and all I got was a green LED...
AchillesNo1 said:
I turned off the phone and held the back button and all I got was a green LED...
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You do not have to hold the Back Button you need to press it multiple times(As it boots up).
BTW you are using DoomKernel Version 3, right?
TheScriptKitty said:
You do not have to hold the Back Button you need to press it multiple times(As it boots up).
BTW you are using DoomKernel Version 3, right?
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Oh no! I am using v2
What does this mean? If it means I have to get v3, I think I may want to use what you have, LuPuS instead since it seems more popular. I also feel it is more easier. But I am so confused with what .FTF files are, kernels, and ROMs. I'd like to just be able to use the new 4.1.2 jellybean rom and have it completely working with overclock, but that seems impossible..
AchillesNo1 said:
Oh no! I am using v2
What does this mean? If it means I have to get v3, I think I may want to use what you have, LuPuS instead since it seems more popular. I also feel it is more easier. But I am so confused with what .FTF files are, kernels, and ROMs. I'd like to just be able to use the new 4.1.2 jellybean rom and have it completely working with overclock, but that seems impossible..
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Okay, first the way you enter the Costume Recovery on both Doomkernel V2 and V3 should be about the same.
FTF stands for Flash Tool Firmware(or Flash Tool File) they can be both Official Firmwares or Costume Kernels.
The Kernel(.img or .ftf) is basically whats between the Hardware and the Software(the OS and applications)
And the ROM can be described as the Operating System.
If you want you could use what I use:
Lupus Kernel Version 13 and Racing SPEED EDITION EOL ROM
TheScriptKitty said:
Okay, first the way you enter the Costume Recovery on both Doomkernel V2 and V3 should be about the same.
FTF stands for Flash Tool Firmware(or Flash Tool File) they can be both Official Firmwares or Costume Kernels.
The Kernel(.img or .ftf) is basically whats between the Hardware and the Software(the OS and applications)
And the ROM can be described as the Operating System.
If you want you could use what I use:
Lupus Kernel Version 13 and Racing SPEED EDITION EOL ROM
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Well, I think I just messedu p big time... So frustrating. Now I put LuPuS 480 v8 on it and it is stuck in a bootloop... Is there anyway to fix this?
AchillesNo1 said:
Well, I think I just messedu p big time... So frustrating. Now I put LuPuS 480 v8 on it and it is stuck in a bootloop... Is there anyway to fix this?
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Just Flash a Costume ROM
TheScriptKitty said:
Just Flash a Costume ROM
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Oh ok, so how do I flash the Racing Speed Edition one?
I downloaded it.
AchillesNo1 said:
Oh ok, so how do I flash the Racing Speed Edition one?
I downloaded it.
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I'm guessing that you downloaded the ROM to your computer, in that case you have to move it to your phone's MicroSD Card. There are two way of doing this(Since you are stuck on a bootloop), the first is to remove the MicroSD Card from your phone and use a MicroSD Card Adapter to move the ROM from your PC to the MicroSD Card. The other way would be to enter the Recovery(while its powering on press the Voulume- Button Multiple times) and mounting it.
Once you have the ROM on your Phone's MicroSD Card you can flash it by selecting "intall zip from sdcard"(In the Costume Recovery)
TheScriptKitty said:
I'm guessing that you downloaded the ROM to your computer, in that case you have to move it to your phone's MicroSD Card. There are two way of doing this(Since you are stuck on a bootloop), the first is to remove the MicroSD Card from your phone and use a MicroSD Card Adapter to move the ROM from your PC to the MicroSD Card. The other way would be to enter the Recovery(while its powering on press the Back Button Multiple times) and mounting it.
Once you have the ROM on your Phone's MicroSD Card you can flash it by selecting "intall zip from sdcard"(In the Costume Recovery)
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Ok sweet, I've learned how to do the custom kernel and recovery. I'm almost done asking you a ton of questions (I appreciate you a ton, I tried looking through guides and was severely confused since this is my first Android altogether). Now I ultimately decided on using Doom Kernel because it comes with CWM, which is nice. However, are there any roms with 4.1.2 that work with Doom Kernel? Upon looking I didn't find any in the rom area.
AchillesNo1 said:
Ok sweet, I've learned how to do the custom kernel and recovery. I'm almost done asking you a ton of questions (I appreciate you a ton, I tried looking through guides and was severely confused since this is my first Android altogether). Now I ultimately decided on using Doom Kernel because it comes with CWM, which is nice. However, are there any roms with 4.1.2 that work with Doom Kernel? Upon looking I didn't find any in the rom area.
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I think DoomKernel is only compatible with GB and ICS ROMs, if you want to get JB you need to use Lupus Kernel or Turbo Kernel. IDK why the Recovery would be important but Lupus Kernel also has CWM Recovery(All Costume Kernels have some type of Costume Recovery).
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In Lupus Kernel you can chose what Recovery to use(CWM or TWRP)
Hi guys
I'm very new to flashing phones, so please baby steps
I'm trying to flash the Cyanogenmod 12.1 to an elderly Xperia M.
I've tried asking for assistance on CM's page, but so far no luck, I hope somebody here is more helpfull.
I've downloaded the zip file, unzipped it and uploaded boot.img to it, but when it reboots, it just shows the Sony logo, and a blue led, but nothing else.
If I shut it down by removing the battery, start it up and press the volume rocker it boots up in Cyanogemnod recovery, but not cwm recovery.
Can somebody tell me what I'm doing wrong? I'm trying to follow the CM article regarding this specific CM build.
fribse said:
Hi guys
I'm very new to flashing phones, so please baby steps
I'm trying to flash the Cyanogenmod 12.1 to an elderly Xperia M.
I've tried asking for assistance on CM's page, but so far no luck, I hope somebody here is more helpfull.
I've downloaded the zip file, unzipped it and uploaded boot.img to it, but when it reboots, it just shows the Sony logo, and a blue led, but nothing else.
If I shut it down by removing the battery, start it up and press the volume rocker it boots up in Cyanogemnod recovery, but not cwm recovery.
Can somebody tell me what I'm doing wrong? I'm trying to follow the CM article regarding this specific CM build.
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After flashing the boot.img with your Flashtool (I guess?), did you flash the ROM? I mean the CM12.1 ROM zip?
AndyPhoenix9879 said:
After flashing the boot.img with your Flashtool (I guess?), did you flash the ROM? I mean the CM12.1 ROM zip?
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Hi Andy
Thankyou for your assistance.
I've tried following the wiki guide, so I've downloaded the CM12.1, unzipped it, and used 'fastboot' to copy it into the phone, and then reboot it (as it is explained in the wiki article wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_nicki
I don't have a Flashtool installed, should I use another method for updating?
fribse said:
Hi Andy
Thankyou for your assistance.
I've tried following the wiki guide, so I've downloaded the CM12.1, unzipped it, and used 'fastboot' to copy it into the phone, and then reboot it (as it is explained in the wiki article wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_nicki
I don't have a Flashtool installed, should I use another method for updating?
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Best to use Flashtool, it's much safer and the information and guidelines are already prepared in xda. So any doubts could be resolved rather quickly if any. Anyway goodluck and happy flashing!
Do you habe unlocked Bootloader?
Sent from my C1904 using XDA Free mobile app
AndyPhoenix9879 said:
Best to use Flashtool, it's much safer and the information and guidelines are already prepared in xda. So any doubts could be resolved rather quickly if any. Anyway goodluck and happy flashing!
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Thanks, can you tell me where I can find the right flash tool, and where I can read more about how to do this?
fribse said:
Thanks, can you tell me where I can find the right flash tool, and where I can read more about how to do this?
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Flashtool: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Tutorial(Basics): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697277
Happy flashing and all the best @fribse
AndyPhoenix9879 said:
Flashtool: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Tutorial(Basics): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697277
Happy flashing and all the best @fribse
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Hi Andy
Ok, after finally getting it downloaded via the torrent, and actually getting the right file instead of a bunch of adware from the download links, I've tried starting it.
It says I'm not in USB debugging mode.
But to enable that I have to get into the phone, and it's currently not booting.
The flashboot refers to a 'back' button, but I don't have a physical back button on the C1905, what on earth do I do?
Ahaaa, part success, it needed charging. So after having it charged, and then connected to the phone, I've been able to flash a 'GLOBAL' firmware to the phone.
It now starts up as it should in the global firmware, and as soon as PC Companion saw it, it told me there is an update.
So that's great. Now I'm going to try with the Cyanogenmod again But I guess I have to find a '.ftf' version of it?
fribse said:
Ahaaa, part success, it needed charging. So after having it charged, and then connected to the phone, I've been able to flash a 'GLOBAL' firmware to the phone.
It now starts up as it should in the global firmware, and as soon as PC Companion saw it, it told me there is an update.
So that's great. Now I'm going to try with the Cyanogenmod again But I guess I have to find a '.ftf' version of it?
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Ok, so right now, you are using stock FW and unlocked bootloader?
Step 1. Prepare files.
You will need the CM zip, Google Apps Zip, and a signed CWM Zip. Where do you find a signed CWM Zip? Look at Step 2.
Step 2.Sign the CWM zip from here, with the tool from here.
Step 3. Put the 3 Zip files on your SD card. Also, extract the boot.img and keep it somewhere easily accessible.
Step 4. I'll assume you have installed the nicki drivers for flashtool. Launch flashtool. The click the lightning bolt icon and select fastboot. With your xperia m sitched off, hold the VOL_UP key and connect USB cable. You should get a blue LED. Flash the boot.img as kernel.
Step 5. Select reboot into system. When a magenta LED shows, press a volume button. You should have booted to CM recovery. Browse to install ZIP, and flash the signed CWM zip.
Step 6. Power the phone off and repeat step 5. You should boot into CWM. Take a full backup of your phone first. Then wipe cache and data. Finally, flash CM zip and google apps zip.
Step 7. Wipe cache and reboot the phone.
Step 8. Sit back chillax, first boot will seem to take ages. Only after about 20 mins should you be concerned.
ENJOY CM12.1
Just to let you know, apps will take up more memory on Lollipop than other earlier versions. This is normal.
That worked perfectly, thankyou very much.
I now have a CM12.1 Xperia M, very nice
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Ok, so right now, you are using stock FW and unlocked bootloader?
Step 1. Prepare files.
You will need the CM zip, Google Apps Zip, and a signed CWM Zip. Where do you find a signed CWM Zip? Look at Step 2.
Step 2.Sign the CWM zip from here, with the tool from here.
Step 3. Put the 3 Zip files on your SD card. Also, extract the boot.img and keep it somewhere easily accessible.
Step 4. I'll assume you have installed the nicki drivers for flashtool. Launch flashtool. The click the lightning bolt icon and select fastboot. With your xperia m sitched off, hold the VOL_UP key and connect USB cable. You should get a blue LED. Flash the boot.img as kernel.
Step 5. Select reboot into system. When a magenta LED shows, press a volume button. You should have booted to CM recovery. Browse to install ZIP, and flash the signed CWM zip.
Step 6. Power the phone off and repeat step 5. You should boot into CWM. Take a full backup of your phone first. Then wipe cache and data. Finally, flash CM zip and google apps zip.
Step 7. Wipe cache and reboot the phone.
Step 8. Sit back chillax, first boot will seem to take ages. Only after about 20 mins should you be concerned.
ENJOY CM12.1
Just to let you know, apps will take up more memory on Lollipop than other earlier versions. This is normal.
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Hey, I am new to android. I tried your tutorial and millions of others to put CM 1.2 on my Sony Xperia M, but I had no luck at all. I am always getting errors like "Unable to mount /data" "e: format_volume failed to mount data/, formatting instead" "failed to mount dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/userdata". I don't know what I am doing wrong. The first tutorial I followed was the one at the official wiki from the Cyanogenmod, and I got those errors. I didn't have a backup, but I managed to flash a stock rom I downloaded on the internet. Can you help me? I've been awake for 20hours trying to solve this but I always get the same error
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theperson333 said:
Ok, so right now, you are using stock FW and unlocked bootloader?
Step 1. Prepare files.
You will need the CM zip, Google Apps Zip, and a signed CWM Zip. Where do you find a signed CWM Zip? Look at Step 2.
Step 2.Sign the CWM zip from here, with the tool from here.
Step 3. Put the 3 Zip files on your SD card. Also, extract the boot.img and keep it somewhere easily accessible.
Step 4. I'll assume you have installed the nicki drivers for flashtool. Launch flashtool. The click the lightning bolt icon and select fastboot. With your xperia m sitched off, hold the VOL_UP key and connect USB cable. You should get a blue LED. Flash the boot.img as kernel.
Step 5. Select reboot into system. When a magenta LED shows, press a volume button. You should have booted to CM recovery. Browse to install ZIP, and flash the signed CWM zip.
Step 6. Power the phone off and repeat step 5. You should boot into CWM. Take a full backup of your phone first. Then wipe cache and data. Finally, flash CM zip and google apps zip.
Step 7. Wipe cache and reboot the phone.
Step 8. Sit back chillax, first boot will seem to take ages. Only after about 20 mins should you be concerned.
ENJOY CM12.1
Just to let you know, apps will take up more memory on Lollipop than other earlier versions. This is normal.
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By the way. I can access the Recovery mod, and I have a 512mb external card to put the files, I already tried the sideload method and put the zip files into the card as you said. But no luck. And another point, I wasn't able to apply the step 5, so I flashed the CWM staight, and I had errors when I tried to install both CM 1.2 and Gapps. I would be more than thankful if you helped me.
fr3d3r1ko said:
Hey, I am new to android. I tried your tutorial and millions of others to put CM 1.2 on my Sony Xperia M, but I had no luck at all. I am always getting errors like "Unable to mount /data" "e: format_volume failed to mount data/, formatting instead" "failed to mount dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/userdata". I don't know what I am doing wrong. The first tutorial I followed was the one at the official wiki from the Cyanogenmod, and I got those errors. I didn't have a backup, but I managed to flash a stock rom I downloaded on the internet. Can you help me? I've been awake for 20hours trying to solve this but I always get the same error
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By the way. I can access the Recovery mod, and I have a 512mb external card to put the files, I already tried the sideload method and put the zip files into the card as you said. But no luck. And another point, I wasn't able to apply the step 5, so I flashed the CWM staight, and I had errors when I tried to install both CM 1.2 and Gapps. I would be more than thankful if you helped me.
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Just to check, did you install stock at least once after BL unlock? It is required to fix the data partition. Flash the stock ftf and let it boot. Then proceed with the instructions I provided.
Please remember that YOU, and only YOU are responsible for your actions. These instructions are provided "as is , with all faults".
theperson333 said:
Just to check, did you install stock at least once after BL unlock? It is required to fix the data partition. Flash the stock ftf and let it boot. Then proceed with the instructions I provided.
Please remember that YOU, and only YOU are responsible for your actions. These instructions are provided "as is , with all faults".
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Not sure what I did but I managed to work, I guess it was checking the reset customization on Flashtool. Thank you for your help!
Does the 'Full backup' from 6 include absolutely everything I could possibly need to go back to the exact same state my phone is currently in? In other words, is it like a copy of everything that I could possibly change or mess up on my phone? I always thought nandroid backup did that, but now I just read that doesn't backup the kernel for example.
And I'm assuming this 'full backup' can be done using flashtool, right?
Thanks