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[Q] How to boot to recovery?

Hey peeps - another annoying n00b question (sorry)
I have the Doom v3 kernel and stock 2.3.3
Just want to know how I can boot into recovery so I can install a ROM zip?
I have tried every combination of buttons on startup including Power then tapping and holding Back and I cant get into recovery mode.
Please help i really want to try the GingerStation rom

Turn device off. When off press the power button once, then start tapping any hardware button untill device boots into recovery. You can also try doomlords xCharge app from the market.
Sorry i havent been very active in the forums recently. I will be updating rom soon with some cool features and a new name
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I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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Simmo3D said:
I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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You have to turn the phone on, when you see the first image of the android on the screen keep tapping the back button, you will get in trust me I had the same problem

Simmo3D said:
I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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AFAIK you have to boot into recovery the standard way. Like the person above described. Once you do that CWM creates a directory in /cache called "recovery" then xCharge works fine

OmG it worked.. thanks alot guys!!
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hi guys having same problem everything installed ok but wont boot into recovery either way any ideas

brockyneo said:
hi guys having same problem everything installed ok but wont boot into recovery either way any ideas
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Did you try everything from this thread?
eg. Pushing back/wolume button (or maybe other) when the led lights.
If yes. Try get to it using command or reflash boot.img
Sent using r800i with DoomKernel v10 (1.21ghz)

I have a stock Play, but I'm not good to reboot into recovery....

akira.pwr said:
I have a stock Play, but I'm not good to reboot into recovery....
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Have you installed CWM?

No, I don't know how to do it...

akira.pwr said:
No, I don't know how to do it...
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Are you rooted?
If not, do you know how to do that?

No, it's completely stock, I've read I have to flash a file in recovery, I've got it, but I don't know how to reboot in recovery with button combination.

To get cwm, root using doomlords easy toolkit, search development
Then install this app and click install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler
After you have installed that, boot on your phone, and when you see the sony ericsson screen, repeatedly tap volume down until you get into cwm

WOW! It's very easy this way, thanks a lot
Another quick question, now bootloader is unlocked?
Can I flash any custom roms like any other device? (flash in recovery mode)
Thanks again.

That way i showed is to install CWM with a LOCKED bootloader.
This will allow you to flash STOCK based roms, no others
This is not unlocking bootloader, just getting CWM
If you want to unlock your bootloader, you have to go to the sony website or pay to unlock it

Oh, so I can't flash CM roms, but I can with stock based, right?
I knew about Sony website, but I though there was other ways to have the bootloader unlocked.
Well, thank you a lot, now I have to find a good stock based rom.

akira.pwr said:
Oh, so I can't flash CM roms, but I can with stock based, right?
I knew about Sony website, but I though there was other ways to have the bootloader unlocked.
Well, thank you a lot, now I have to find a good stock based rom.
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Yeah!
Before anything, make a nandroid backup!

I have to upgrade to latest fw with flashtool (in Italy we haven't), I'm learning all this night, but most of work is done thanks to you.

akira.pwr said:
I have to upgrade to latest fw with flashtool (in Italy we haven't), I'm learning all this night, but most of work is done thanks to you.
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Happy to help

question

my question is do i have to unlock the bootloader to install a custom kernel?? i have the xperia play r800at running the clockwork mod v5.0.0.2 with a recovery installed

Is it the r800x or the r800i. Regardless, the bootloader must be unlocked. The phone version just decides if it is possible or not
Sent from my R800x using XDA

its the r800at so how do i know which roms will work i really dont want to brick it that would suck lol

There are really good roms out there that cannot brick your phone. Anyway if it does brick u can always fix it yourself. The rom totally depends on what u what. Speed, looks,etc.
Sent from my R800x using XDA

You need to take out the battery and look for a "R800_" the blank being a letter like x,i, or c. If you don't want to unlock the bootloader try the darkforest rom
http://darkforestgroup.com/forum/index.php/topic,11307.0.html
The COLA rom is really fast but simplistic and the market is incompatible at this point with google play being released
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442557
The IT-rom is based upon COLA so it is blazingly fast but inherently has the out of date market.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459456
If wifi doesn't work on any rom, flash the stock wifi modules.
If the phone gets stuck on the sony ericssion boot logo, use SEUS to restore to stock everything
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR COLA AND IT-ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439474
Cheers
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Press thanks if I have helped you

Also none of those require a custom kernel and are well built on the stock kernel. If you need any links, let me know
Cheers
Sent from my R800x using XDA

wow thanks guys well apreciated kinda new to all of this but im getting there i tried searching around to unlock bootloader that will be a challange .... since my imei is 15 characters long ... ill try the roms listed and letcha know what happens lol

bricked im thinking stuck on sony ericsson screen help lol wont update thru sony companion phone wont detect

masonraus said:
You need to take out the battery and look for a "R800_" the blank being a letter like x,i, or c. If you don't want to unlock the bootloader try the darkforest rom
http://darkforestgroup.com/forum/index.php/topic,11307.0.html
The COLA rom is really fast but simplistic and the market is incompatible at this point with google play being released
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442557
The IT-rom is based upon COLA so it is blazingly fast but inherently has the out of date market.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459456
If wifi doesn't work on any rom, flash the stock wifi modules.
If the phone gets stuck on the sony ericssion boot logo, use SEUS to restore to stock everything
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR COLA AND IT-ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439474
Cheers
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Press thanks if I have helped you
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is darkforest the only rom wihtout the need to unlock bl?
how can we install? (sry im quite new and want to add it to the wiki)

sportstj11 said:
bricked im thinking stuck on sony ericsson screen help lol wont update thru sony companion phone wont detect
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Ah the delightful soft brick. To fix download this http://www.softpedia.com/get/Mobile-Phone-Tools/Sony-Ericsson/Update-Service.shtml and follow the instructions to update given after install.
After following the instructions to "update" your phone; use the zergrush root method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582 to re root, reboot, install this apkhttp://www.google.com/m/url?ei=aW1f...kQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNFpwILPy8Rr-eZVSBJ8hrxtAyACAA, and run it to re install CWM.
Your apps should be there but if not:
Reboot into CWM and flash the nandroid I hope you made before doing ANYTHING. If you didn't make a nandroid, restore a titanium backup or start re downloading the apps you had installed.
After your done, backup your apps with titanium backup and make a nandroid backup as well.
Also I'm curious to what rom you tried to flash and the settings you uses when flashing as I might be able to help you flash it correctly.
Cheers
Sent from my R800x using XDA

welll thanx for the info im thinking since im a noob at this i tried to install 3.0.5 darkforest rom but it might have been the wrong one becuz there was a 3.1.0 as well im i wiped sd card before installing rom too i waited about 30 mins for phone to boot but wouldnt boot at all

well darforest 3.0.5 is what i installed but i may have confused it with the 3.1.0 too grrrrrr also you said to take out battery and search R800 well i tried that and it wouldnt work grrr

Make sure you got the darkforest 3.0.5. You can get it OTA here. Also make sure ypu untick the options that say GSM only and also untick the option that says "format /system"
Type this into the dialer: *#06#*
If it comes back with a MEID you have a R800x. If it comes back with a IMED you have a R800i. Also if you are on Verizion in the US then you have a R800x
Cheers
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masonraus said:
You can get it OTA here.
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Forgot the link here you go
http://icxperia.com/keiran/keiran/dfrotaplay.apk
Cheers
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FrEcP said:
is darkforest the only rom wihtout the need to unlock bl?
how can we install? (sry im quite new and want to add it to the wiki)
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All of these don't need the unlocked bootloader. COLA and IT-ROM are nandroid backups that must be placed in the folder /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup. The downloaded files need to be extracted into seperate folders. Eg: .../backup/cola6 or .../backup/IT-ROM. The files can be flashed through the recovery option in CWM.
As for darkforest rom, it needs to be downloaded, and the zip file must be put into the root of the sdcard. From there it can be flashed through the option in CWM to select a zip file to flash.
Darkforest rom also uses the AROMA installer (touch screen capible rom installer) which is fantastic because it makes installing and selecting instalation options incredibly easy.
Also what is this wiki? I would love a link to this.
Cheers
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ok well it comes baclk as imei so that means what? lol ok i got all that reformatted my sd card rooted with super one click installed recovery cwm 5.0.2.7 now ill make sure to wipe the sd card before installing rom i went back and all my apps and all were still on the sd card which tells me it didnt wipe correctly btw this phone is us from att

wiki has instructions how to do it all which i think is a great idea here on this awesome site if its possible and all ya know is that arma installer on the market or was that the link u sent me?

sportstj11 said:
wiki has instructions how to do it all which i think is a great idea here on this awesome site if its possible and all ya know is that arma installer on the market or was that the link u sent me?
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Aroma installer is in the darkforest rom zip. It was that installer wen you flashed it.
Okay the imei means you could unlock your bootloader if you wanted to. It also means you have the r800i.
To flash darkforest rom, download it via darkforest ota (see previous post), move it to the root of the sdcard with astro or es file manager. DO NOT UNZIP! Go into CWM, wipe the cache partition, then find the darkforest rom zip,and flash it. When the installer comes up, UNTICK the option that says "format /system" then press install. After it is finished SAVE THE LOGS. Then try rebooting and tell me what happened
Cheers
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ok kool ill do that now and im glad i have the r800i now i know a lil bit

Yeah us R800x users have to pay to have our bootloader unlocked and the dev has to be on.his computer to do it. Oh well.
Let me know how flashing goes incase something pops up that's bad.
Also the sony ericsson logo that pops up that has the green thing above it is the boot animation. It will be there for like 5 min. It just takes forever on the first boot for some reason.
Cheers
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[Q] Is there a ICS Kernel for MK16i with CWM?

Title says it all, I just want a Kernel for ICS with CWM.

Kernels are booted with fastboot. CWM just flashes roms/mods etc.

He wants to install CWM.. As far as I know, only ICS option is Riyal's test kernel which isn't really "done" yet but it has CWM and lets you overclock too. Also tends to reboot phone occasionally, mostly during deep sleep.

Barleyman said:
He wants to install CWM.. As far as I know, only ICS option is Riyal's test kernel which isn't really "done" yet but it has CWM and lets you overclock too. Also tends to reboot phone occasionally, mostly during deep sleep.
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Exactly, I want to have CWM on ICS.
Yeah I've heard Riyal is working on Ultima ICS, but I really want to try it but with some tweaks to improve its performance.
I think I'll have to wait him to finish a stable version of Ultima ICS.
Thanks anyway.

Why don't you try pvyParts' Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market?
You then have Stock ICS Kernel with CWM installed.

xtacy! said:
Why don't you try pvyParts' Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market?
You then have Stock ICS Kernel with CWM installed.
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It says it only works with GB. So dunno if it has been tested with ICS.

RamEsRock said:
It says it only works with GB. So dunno if it has been tested with ICS.
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It works, but may break offline charging (have a patch but no pc to update the app currently)
Pvy.

It does. I'm using it on ICS.
Cheers!
pvyParts said:
It works, but may break offline charging (have a patch but no pc to update the app currently)
Pvy.
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Whoa Pvy! What do you mean it breaks offline charging? And what should I be worried about?

xtacy! said:
It does. I'm using it on ICS.
Cheers!
Whoa Pvy! What do you mean it breaks offline charging? And what should I be worried about?
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lol if you plug the phone in when it is off it will bootloop bit annoying but not damaging at all it is an easy fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25155323&postcount=263
i got my pc sorta running yesterday so should be able to update as soon as i get all my apps+libraries back into eclipse...
Pvy.

Ahh, I never turned off my phone and charged. Perhaps that's why I never noticed the 'error'? LOL! Anyway, hoping for an update soon. Cheers!

You guys kind of summoned pvy, lol.
Well, now that I have your attention and know that it works.
I imagine it installs the CWM in the Rom and not the Kernel and that if I do a full wipe it will go away, correct?
Also, it works with a button combo or such from the start up or just through a menú when already booted?

Yes and yes. It doesn't touch the kernel.
You can invoke it through the app i.e. boot into recovery or the usual method by pressing back repeatedly when you see the LED light up at the Sony boot screen.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2

xtacy! said:
Why don't you try pvyParts' Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market?
You then have Stock ICS Kernel with CWM installed.
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But Xperia Pro is not supported. I tried it and it does not work.
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RamEsRock said:
You guys kind of summoned pvy, lol.
Well, now that I have your attention and know that it works.
I imagine it installs the CWM in the Rom and not the Kernel and that if I do a full wipe it will go away, correct?
Also, it works with a button combo or such from the start up or just through a menú when already booted?
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You summoned the genie from the lamp! you may have 3 Questions!
xtacy! said:
Yes and yes. It doesn't touch the kernel.
You can invoke it through the app i.e. boot into recovery or the usual method by pressing back repeatedly when you see the LED light up at the Sony boot screen.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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And here you have 3 answers!
Ztrindberg said:
But Xperia Pro is not supported. I tried it and it does not work.
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Sorry didn't know the pro's model I'll add it.
Pvy
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LOL! @Pvy

At least something good came out of this post... lol.

Is there any actual way to install CWM in MK16i ICS 4.0.4? The app in play store "Xperia CWM Auto-Installer" explicitly says that it only works on 2.3 (GB), and sure enough, even with root permision, it says it is incompatible with MK16i ICS 4.0.4

davezone said:
Is there any actual way to install CWM in MK16i ICS 4.0.4? The app in play store "Xperia CWM Auto-Installer" explicitly says that it only works on 2.3 (GB), and sure enough, even with root permision, it says it is incompatible with MK16i ICS 4.0.4
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Uh, how about you go up 3-4 posts?
PvyParts said that he didn't know the model number and that he would add it. Once he does, it should work.

What xtacy said. Even the same developer pvy told us he didn't know the model.
Besides I wanted to have it IN the Kernel, which is already being developed by Riyal. This is an old question.

pvyParts said:
You summoned the genie from the lamp! you may have 3 Questions!
And here you have 3 answers!
Sorry didn't know the pro's model I'll add it.
Pvy
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There have been months gone.
Since being updated
I think ur CWM auto installer Should be updated or else will think its end of CWM installer with V4..?
Arcman™ [email protected] . LT15i using Tapatalk 2

Bricked ARC S

So I have managed to brick my phone...my fault really as I don't know much about custom roms and I've tried to use god knows which kernel with jelly sandwich mod. I can get into fastboot and flashtool still though, just not into cwm. Can anyone PLEASE tell me what to do, step by step? Where can I get stock kernel (if this is what I need) and what should I do? Please, I need phone for the weekend and don't have a spare one...
thanks in advance guys!

Spricar said:
So I have managed to brick my phone...my fault really as I don't know much about custom roms and I've tried to use god knows which kernel with jelly sandwich mod. I can get into fastboot and flashtool still though, just not into cwm. Can anyone PLEASE tell me what to do, step by step? Where can I get stock kernel (if this is what I need) and what should I do? Please, I need phone for the weekend and don't have a spare one...
thanks in advance guys!
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wrong thread mate :silly:

And when you can't enter into CWM this doesn't mean that you brick your phone.
Sent from public phone

Vaith said:
And when you can't enter into CWM this doesn't mean that you brick your phone.
Sent from public phone
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Well the phone stops at the SONY logo and I can't enter CWM to restore my old ROM. Any idea what to do? Please...?

Use Flashtool to flash some other Kernel (Like SEGA), than you should be able to enter cwm and Restore Files.
Hope i helped ^^

ShockBuddy said:
Use Flashtool to flash some other Kernel (Like SEGA), than you should be able to enter cwm and Restore Files.
Hope i helped ^^
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I've already tried to flash with flashtool, the problem is, I don't know which Kernel I should use. Any link to the right one that will work?

KTG anzu is also good for stuff like that

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KTG anzu is also good for stuff like that
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hm...using SEGA seems to do the trick as I'm finally able to enter CWM. THANKS man!!!!!!! Which roms are compatible with it BTW?

Yes - flash KTG kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647665
This is no bricked phone no stress
Turn you phone in fastboot mode
Select kernel ktg its .elf but its working
Done

leo_nidas said:
Yes - flash KTG kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647665
This is no bricked phone no stress
Turn you phone in fastboot mode
Select kernel ktg its .elf but its working
Done
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Thanks! I've already tried with sega and managed to get into CWM, now restoring ROM from a backup. Will try ktg, if this doesn't work...

All Roms exept. CM10 and some MIUI Versions are working on it (Sony Stock Based)
Jelly Sandwich and Xperia HD are the ones i would use.
Glad it worked ^^

Great, it worked with sega kernel! Thanks for quick responses and your help! BTW, is segav9 kernel good or is this some emergency only kernel? I'm sorry if I sound silly but I really do not know what kernel does actually. Can I load some good rom if I'm on it or should I flash some other kernel now that my phone is OK?

SEGA should be good enought, im using it too!
But you can try other Stock Based Kernels if you want.
Dont forget to Flash drivers for WLAN ^^

ShockBuddy said:
SEGA should be good enought, im using it too!
But you can try other Stock Based Kernels if you want.
Dont forget to Flash drivers for WLAN ^^
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hm...I should flash those drivers with fastboot too. Sorry for asking but don't wanna make a mess again

The Drivers are Flashed with CWM, its always a .zip file!
That works without Problems, trust me

Spricar said:
So I have managed to brick my phone...my fault really as I don't know much about custom roms and I've tried to use god knows which kernel with jelly sandwich mod. I can get into fastboot and flashtool still though, just not into cwm. Can anyone PLEASE tell me what to do, step by step? Where can I get stock kernel (if this is what I need) and what should I do? Please, I need phone for the weekend and don't have a spare one...
thanks in advance guys!
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When u can seen sony logo then ur phone is not bricked..
Remove ur battery, reinsert and switch on ur mobile
When u see Sony logo wait till the notification LED turns on
Once notification LED is turned on then press all the 3 hardware button (Back, Home & Menu) together..
Now u will be able to enter CWM screen..

ShockBuddy said:
The Drivers are Flashed with CWM, its always a .zip file!
That works without Problems, trust me
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And by drivers you mean jelly 8.1 update or is there some kernel update too?
Damn, i'm such a noob

Spricar said:
And by drivers you mean jelly 8.1 update or is there some kernel update too?
Damn, i'm such a noob
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Use the "WIFI DRIVERS" from the Kernel Thread and Flash it, if you use a Kernel that has no Drivers, you probaly can use any Driver.
Also, i dont recommend to install this 8.1 Thingy, i had much Problems with it ^^

ShockBuddy said:
Use the "WIFI DRIVERS" from the Kernel Thread and Flash it, if you use a Kernel that has no Drivers, you probaly can use any Driver.
Also, i dont recommend to install this 8.1 Thingy, i had much Problems with it ^^
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Thanks man, will try this out when i got home...thanks for help, hope i won't bug you any more

Spricar said:
Thanks man, will try this out when i got home...thanks for help, hope i won't bug you any more
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Haha, no problem, i like to help :3

[Q] Want to root and install R800a, very lost.

Hi guys, as the title said, I want to root my new Xperia Play R800a, and I am very lost right now. Ultimately, my goal is to install Xperia NXT 2r1. I think that since I have the r800a version, I am not able unlock the bootloader, so I am ok with not having a custom kernel.
But the problem is, I'm totally lost right now. Could anyone show me a guide or something to what I'm supposed to do to start? That's all I'm asking.
What I HAVE done is downloaded everything they asked for me to download in the post, and have installed flashtools, but whenever I try flashing the firmware 4.0.2 enhanced, I am not able to do so. It is just stuck on a screen where it tells me to go to fastboot mode, but I go to fastboot mode, and for some reason it isn't recognized. (I know it's fastboot because the power button is glowing blue.) I think a driver might be installed incorrectly, but I'm not sure how to install it correctly after.
I'm sorry if my post isn't that helpful, I'll add any more information if you guys want me too.
Thanks in advance.

fishvtt said:
Hi guys, as the title said, I want to root my new Xperia Play R800a, and I am very lost right now. Ultimately, my goal is to install Xperia NXT 2r1. I think that since I have the r800a version, I am not able unlock the bootloader, so I am ok with not having a custom kernel.
But the problem is, I'm totally lost right now. Could anyone show me a guide or something to what I'm supposed to do to start? That's all I'm asking.
What I HAVE done is downloaded everything they asked for me to download in the post, and have installed flashtools, but whenever I try flashing the firmware 4.0.2 enhanced, I am not able to do so. It is just stuck on a screen where it tells me to go to fastboot mode, but I go to fastboot mode, and for some reason it isn't recognized. (I know it's fastboot because the power button is glowing blue.) I think a driver might be installed incorrectly, but I'm not sure how to install it correctly after.
I'm sorry if my post isn't that helpful, I'll add any more information if you guys want me too.
Thanks in advance.
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for flashing a firmware u should go to flashmode u should turn off the phone then press and hold back button and connect ur usb(the power button led should turn to green)

raminta said:
for flashing a firmware u should go to flashmode u should turn off the phone then press and hold back button and connect ur usb(the power button led should turn to green)
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Thank you, I actually did that right after. What's wrong now though, is that I got it flashed, but If i try to root it, nothing happens. I press the button and there is no response. Any solutions?
Thanks in advance.

fishvtt said:
Thank you, I actually did that right after. What's wrong now though, is that I got it flashed, but If i try to root it, nothing happens. I press the button and there is no response. Any solutions?
Thanks in advance.
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Maybe the firmware is the problem
Which version did u flash???
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raminta said:
Maybe the firmware is the problem
Which version did u flash???
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Sorry for the late response -
I flashed Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced, the one that they told me to flash in the guide.
I did notice however, that it said that it was for r800i. I just assumed it was universal. Is there a specific firmware I should be flashing for r800a?

fishvtt said:
Sorry for the late response -
I flashed Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced, the one that they told me to flash in the guide.
I did notice however, that it said that it was for r800i. I just assumed it was universal. Is there a specific firmware I should be flashing for r800a?
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Yes u can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40288690
At "official firmwares -> R800a"
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

raminta said:
Yes u can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40288690
At "official firmwares -> R800a"
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
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Thanks for the response!
I went to that link and downloaded and flashed R800a_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftfwith vendor partition NEWEST FTF, but the same thing happens when I try to root. It's like the button is unresponsive. Is there a specific ftf I was supposed to flash?

Alright found out the problem. Apparently there are two versions of flashtool. One version doesn't work while the other does. I honestly don't know what the difference is. But for other people who might be facing the same problem, if your flashtool has only three icons, Flash, Root, and check for SU permissions I think (it looks like a key), then you have the wrong version. Your flashtool should have 7 icons.

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fishvtt said:
Sorry for the late response -
I flashed Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced, the one that they told me to flash in the guide.
I did notice however, that it said that it was for r800i. I just assumed it was universal. Is there a specific firmware I should be flashing for r800a?
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The R800a/at and the R800i have the same hardware all around

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The R800a/at and the R800i have the same hardware all around
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Oh yes, I found that out a bit later. The problem was lying in the flashtools I was using. Once I got the right flashtools, I reflashed the previous firmware rooted it, installed the rom, and it all worked perfectly.