Hi guys
I just receive my xperia play and i have some questions about rooting and istalling new roms
I already root the device by using zergRush method http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1093 soi can use apps such as titanium
But now i can't get to recovery because after installing rom manager, clockword for xperia play is not there. I was looking the dev section and i saw the clockworkmod recovery of team freexperia but i have no idea on how to install it because they said not to flash it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639
Can someone please help me, i am a newbie with the phone and i rally dont want to mess things up. Also when i hold down vol down with power on my evo 3d and inspire it gots me to the Hboot i think, but on the play even after the root i have nothing
Thanks guys
Recovery is part of the kernel (boot partition) in the PLAY, so you can't install the recovery by itself. You have to unlock the bootloader then install a custom kernel that contains the recovery. The image that people say not to flash is a kernel that ONLY has the recovery and no boot, so you're only suppose to fastboot boot from that image (meaning you must be connected to the computer every time you want to use it).
jacklebott said:
Recovery is part of the kernel (boot partition) in the PLAY, so you can't install the recovery by itself. You have to unlock the bootloader then install a custom kernel that contains the recovery. The image that people say not to flash is a kernel that ONLY has the recovery and no boot, so you're only suppose to fastboot boot from that image (meaning you must be connected to the computer every time you want to use it).
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Thanks for clearing that up. Quite different from my HTC Z and I wondered how to get recovery on the Play. Don't feel the need to unlock bootloader quite yet though. I'm happy with the stock launcher.
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Today, ive taken a big step to root and unlock my bootloader of my xperia play
ive switched from an iphone, so i still a n00b at this. i rooted using superoneclick, and unlocked my bootloader using the test point method (DRM, Track ID still working)
I would love to install doomlords kernel because i heard about overclocking. ive read through logesman's super complication thread, and it was a big help. so how would i install it? i know vaguely how to use flashtool. ive read about some wifi/bt issues so is doomlords kernel safe? also what is cwm and what does it have to do with kernels etc?
You can flash doomlords kernel 2 ways. You can flash it from fastboot using the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img" or you can use flashtool. There is no issues with WiFi or BT, you need to flash the extra modules in dooms thread from recovery after flashing kernel. CWM (ClockworkMod Recovery) is a custom recovery you get embedded in doomlords kernel. Recovery is an enviroment where you can flash new roms or modify your existing rom, you can also take a backup of your device, perform data resets and mount various partitions.
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thank you alot how would i get into recovery if something happened and also how would i make a backup?
To get into recovery, power off device, then power on and start tapping back button until device boots into recovery, there is also an app on the market called "xcharge" that will let you reboot straight into recovery. To make a backup, just go to the backup option in recovery
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I unlocked my bootloader via omnius, installed doomkernel and rebooted with no problem, then from recovery did a wipe cache/dalvik and then installed Arconium 8.1
Now i cant get passed the doomkernel startup image, it just freezes there and i have to remove the battery. I also cant access recovery.
Im on baseband 64, had Team Stock Rom installed, and used CWM Auto-Installer 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2. (these were installed while bootloader was locked)
Do you know how to use fast boot? If so I would suggest you use the kernel provided with arconium 8.1 .
Open a cmd window easiest way is to browse to the location where fastoot is located, paste the kernel usually called boot.img in the same folder hold the shift key on your keyboard and press right click and select open command window here. Shut down your phone and then while holding the menu key on your phone plug in the USB cable. Then in the command prompt type fastboot flash boot boot.img
It should show that the kernel was flashed and you can try and start your phone again.
Good luck
Just did that and still it freezes on doomkernel start up image... im desperate
I think the key to the problem is that I had a CWM recovery installed only for stock fw, and I installed arconium on it.
yeah "CWM Auto-Installer 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2" it is!! stock only..
I know that, but what I need is a solution. Im downloading a prerooted .62 fw, is there any other way to solve this without flashing?
Doom kernel should come pre loaded with cwm, but make sure the one ur using is arconium 8.1 because If your using the wrong kernel your phone will not boot.
Just clarify a boot loop is usually a loop of what ever logos repeating over and over so for example if I was having a boot loop in cm9 I would see the freexperia logo than the cm9 logo then freexperia logo again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640
LuckyStriker33 said:
I unlocked my bootloader via omnius, installed doomkernel and rebooted with no problem, then from recovery did a wipe cache/dalvik and then installed Arconium 8.1
Now i cant get passed the doomkernel startup image, it just freezes there and i have to remove the battery. I also cant access recovery.
Im on baseband 64, had Team Stock Rom installed, and used CWM Auto-Installer 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2. (these were installed while bootloader was locked)
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I had bootloop once while installing CM7..
and i did this...
Boot into recovery mode...WIPE DALVIK CACHE...REBOOT IN RECOVERY...
Delete data/partition....del Cache...REBOOT IN RECOVERY
And then install the zip from SD card....
Lemme know if this helps...
Good day
lol... I had the same exactly the same problem when instaliing arconium 8.1.
I just couldnt find out what to do....
so I just restored a backup using CWM
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lol... I had the same exactly the same problem when instaliing arconium 8.1.
I just couldnt find out what to do....
so I just restored a backup using CWM
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The solution I quoted works for 99% of the bootloop issues...
And Kajendran,
I had given the link to download kernel.sin file in the thread started by you...Did it work???
I am having trouble installing Markphytons ICS 4.0.4 on my device.
I have a Canada r800a Locked Bootloader
I have followed the instructions included here( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762372 )
Everything works well it is actually the rom i am using for now.
My problem is when i flash MarkphytonsFinal_ICS.zip from my CWM everything seems to go fine then i reboot and get stuck at the SONY boot logo forever, does not loop and i have to remove battery to make it stop and flash a new ftf from flashtool to gain any access to my phone.
Am i doing something wrong or can this simply not be installed on r800a?
......... sorry
I dont think custom rom specially ics is available for xplay under att or verizon, but if it is i have a small tip to make it work, this usually works r800i, and this happened to me before.
The way to make it work is by accessing the right recovery. So download Lupus Kernel "the Linaro v4 or above" flash the kernel and access recovery by pressing the back button.
From there on just wipe and factory then install markpythons rom.
Before the standard recovery is causing me bootloops too, but as soon as i got rid of the blue/standard recovery and got red one or the dooms, i was able to flash ics roms.
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I am making progress after a lot of trial and error i have successfully flash and booted the rom on my locked r800a.
More updates later if it works well with stock Neo L kernel
Booted everything up fine but i cannot reinstall CWM recovery because i cannot properly mount /system as writable.
If anyone with locked bootloader is willing to try here is what i did:
1. Flash stock 2.3.4 image, i used R800i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Enhanced.ftf
2. Turn it on so you can have usb debugging/MSC connection mode
3. Root it using your favorite method -flashtool works easily
4. Install CWM recovery
5. Flash R800i_4.1.B.0.479_Kernel.ftf
6. Factory reset/Data wipe+Clear cache+Clear Dalvik cache+Format /system
Formatting /system is what made it run for me else i was stuck at sony logo
7. Install MarkphytonsFinal_ICS.zip
If anyone can reinstall CWM after they reboot in this version please post how as i am stumped.
Cant apply update or stock wifi modules so i am trying a different rom next.
Xperia S running the latest stock firmware. Rooted and bootloader unlocked.
I installed CWM via the RecoverX installation, but when I try to boot into recovery by tapping on the Sony logo on boot, all I get is a blank screen.
I have to do a reset (power + volup) in order to boot the phone again.
Is there something I am doing wrong?
I've read everything I can find on these forums and others and followed any instructions I could find (most of which are really poor to be honest) but nothing seems to be working.
All I want to do is clear the battery stats, but without being able to boot into recovery I can't do this.
And just so I don't get the generic unhelpful answers that seem to flood other threads like this, no, I don't need a link on how to clear battery stats via recovery, or a link on how to install recovery via RecoverX. I have followed these already. I just need help booting into recovery, or perhaps a way to install CWM a different way other than the RecoverX installation.
Thanks :good:
I'm on the latest fw and just press volume up during boot when the blue light shows.
Also, you don't want generic answers that are unhelpful, but you failed to actually specify what fw you are running. Saying it's the latest doesn't help as it depends what region you are in.
There are recovery options on these boards you could try.
On jb I didn't use that installer you did,I used the method posted on doomlords thread for .211 fw.
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Hey guys! Today I rooted my device, installed CWM and installed a ROM onto my Arc device today. It all went fine but when I rebooted after the install the device seems to be stuck at the "Sony" logo. I cant seem to boot it into CWM (tried it couple of times). I'm new to this so does anyone know what the problem might be?
Thanks in advance
Did you unlock the bootloader? Flashed the right kernel? Explain a bit what did you flash and how.
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Did you unlock the bootloader? Flashed the right kernel? Explain a bit what did you flash and how.
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I'm kinda new to this and I just did what the guide told me to do , which is the following:
For Locked Bootloaders: Root your phone using this tutorial, than install CWM using this app
Place ROM on SD-Card
Back up user apps and data. (Various apps available, search Google Play. This is a popular one)
Power off phone.
Boot to CWM (Keep pressing the Volume Down key after the Sony logo appears)
Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Mounts and Storage --> Format /System
Advanced > Wipe Battery Stats
Install zip from SD card > Choose Xperia Ultimate HD
Follow on screen instructions on AROMA.
After Complete Installation untick "reboot" and select reboot in CWM
Give the phone a good full charge, and enjoy your brand new phone!
Okay I suppose you flashed this rom and installed it with aroma installer. And you can't boot into recovery mode when logo appears (by pressing vol down button?)
Argh I had the same problem when using different rom with aroma installer and I couldn't boot in recovery mode. The main problem was not getting into cwm so I had to flash the stock rom (ftf file) back on arc using flashtool and I rooted the phone and unlocked BL again. Then I restored the previous backed up rom.
Is there any particular reason to have locked BL? You can do it with flashtool.
I don't know what the problem would be since I don't have enough experience with aroma installers, I just know the basics of flashing, installing and I can solve problems on my own arc when I f*** up something but I'm a bit confused here so you better wait for someone who has more brains than I do.
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Okay I suppose you flashed this rom and installed it with aroma installer. And you can't boot into recovery mode when logo appears (by pressing vol down button?)
Argh I had the same problem when using different rom with aroma installer and I couldn't boot in recovery mode. The main problem was not getting into cwm so I had to flash the stock rom (ftf file) back on arc using flashtool and I rooted the phone and unlocked BL again. Then I restored the previous backed up rom.
Is there any particular reason to have locked BL? You can do it with flashtool.
I don't know what the problem would be since I don't have enough experience with aroma installers, I just know the basics of flashing, installing and I can solve problems on my own arc when I f*** up something but I'm a bit confused here so you better wait for someone who has more brains than I do.
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I just want to put my standard rom on there atm, can you link me to something that tells me how to do that?
Ok, so here's thread with stock, custom roms, kernels etc. here find the stock rom and choose version (lt15i or lt18i depends on which phone you have and where you're from) and download the ftf file.
Then go to this link where you'll get direct instructions on how to flash. It's really not that complicated. Just open flashtool, choose flashmode and browse for the ftf file, then flash it.
Good luck.
If you wish us to help you, at least tell which ROM you installed.
For a locked bootloader, flash the original TFT through Flashtool.
Root.
Install CWM.
Reflash ROM.
If your bootloader is unlocked, just flash a kernel with CWM included.
Mount your SD Card.
Put the ROM on it.
Flash.
Hope I helped you !
Cheers.