Hello,
I have rooted my phone with the latest DooMKernel version: v15.
I forgot to first update my Xperia arc to the newest Build-Number (with the OF xperia update) and now I am still on Android 2.3.3, 4.0.A.2.368 with the DooMKernal:
2.6.32.9-DoomKernal.
Is this bad for my phone?
Do I need to change anything or is my phone fully functional know?
edit: ok I have flashed my xperia arc with the LT15i_4.0.A.2.368_Generic Global update using the newest version of FLASHTOOL. now my phone seems to be running on Official Firmware again
I'm trying to install the newest Firmware now.. then I can (without worries) install the latest DoomKernal version?
edit2: I still can't update to the latest official update with the xperia PC updater.. why is this?? (error: the phone contains edited software that can't be updated).
do I need to flash the newest update with flashtool on my phone??
DooMKernel works perfect on the latest firmware (.42) so go ahead and install it
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well that's exactly my problem, I can't update my phone to the latest firmware (.42) .. read my post
My Xperia Arc is now flashed with the LT15i_4.0.A.2.368_Generic Global update and when I try to install the .42 firmware, I get a error message that says: the phone contains edited software that can't be updated.
So do I need to flash the newest update with flashtool on my phone??
If u can instal the DoomKernel,
Then I'm sure that u have unlocked your bootloader.
As far as I know, you can't uodate via ota or pc companion if u unlocked the bootloader.
Just update it by flashing .ftf .
You can find the update on the development or general sub forum
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thank you for your reply
I have downloaded this update: LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_Global.ftf
will flash it any moment!
Another question about the DoomKernal
I'm really losing sight here ...
So the latest version of DoomKernal is the [ARC/ARC S] DooMKernel (v15) (FW: 4.0.2.A.0.42) [ 2.0Ghz version ] .. but why is WIFI disabled??
Do I need to download another kernel, or something like a plugin??
How can I get everything to work like wifi ect..?
Edit: I found out that I have to use his modules to get the rest to work (don't know why the DoomKernal isn't complete .. but ok).
So I downloaded the ARC-DooMKernel-v15-modules_CWM how can I install/use this with the DoomKernal v15?
Install doomkernel, then boot the phone, at boot the leds will light up, hit the back button then, phone going in recovery then and then install the modules via apply zip from sd card.
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Flo95 said:
Install doomkernel, then boot the phone, at boot the leds will light up, hit the back button then, phone going in recovery then and then install the modules via apply zip from sd card.
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HAHA IT HAS WORKED!! SO MUCH THX, from now on I love this forum!
If I have any more questions about my phone I will post it in this forum! Great Community!!
Yes, when you use the newer doomkernel you have to flash additional module to have the wifi work.
Anyway, so you also updated to 4.0.2.A.0.42. I wanted to try the latest doomkernel v15 on my older firmware but it was designed supposedly for .42. Also, I'm not sure if it will work on me because if I don't update firmware then my baseband is lower also, so dunno if the modules will work on a lower baseband. Any ideas if it will?
Also, a later firmware is going around as well : 4.0.2.A.0.58. So I thought I will just wait it out till either doomlord makes a kernel based on that, or just flash the arconium custom rom based on it, when I got the mood to do it.
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OK,
after having my Arc bricked and recovered, I had what I thought was a stock 4.0.A.2.368 ROM aboard, but when I connect to PC Companion it says that I have software that cannot be updated.
SEUS gets as far as connecting the phone in flash mode and then it says "checking connected phone" and then it hangs.
How can I get back to a stock ROM that will allow SEUS or PC Companion to do updates?
I am not interested in OTA updates.
I am passing the phone to someone who is not terribly technical and want for them to be able to do the updates via the PC at least.
Cheers,
A
Use the flashtool.
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use the latest flashtool and latest stock ROM..!
latest flash tool here :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
Thanks guys,
but I thought that by using Flashtool to go back to a stock ROM, 4.0.2.A.0.386, that I'd be able to then use PCP or SEUS to go to the 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, but I could not.
SEUS just hangs and PCP says modified software that cannot be updated.
I have used Flashtool to go to the generic .42 ROM now, but what happens when the next official update comes out?
Thanks
A
lock your bootloader then update
Ah, OK, did not realise that the unlocked bootloader was the problem!
Thanks a million as they they say here!
A
Sorted! That worked, thanks to all!
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but what happens when the next official update comes out?
Thanks
A
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Flash it with the flashtool. ;-)
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XperienceD said:
Flash it with the flashtool.
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for flash tool u need stock rom head over here >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277901
stock`s d best
fyi, i always using fxp since im using arc `bout 2 1/2 years ago.. but, suddenlu with fxp215, its getting sucks, sucker n suckestt!! with a f**king lag, camera also, its so frustrated.. since im flashing back to stock 0587, i think its the better choice.. true, its still lagging, but n as lag as fxp.. n the stock camera juz superb.. juz my thought to share..
Hey @ all
i'm a new SE Arc S user and saw my friend using a custom rom on his galaxy s so i decided to give it a try myself ^^
reading the FAQ i got to the thread Read BEFORE flashing!!
it says before flashing i got to test if i can get into the download mode.
so i tried all three methods but i can't.
then i went through many other threads and saw that it actually works on an arc s.
so my question is how do i do it?
i already rooted my phone and i have installed the android sdk including platform-tools and the adb drivers.
additionally i tried to get into recovery mode using the button combination but it doesn't work as well.
Information to the phone:
Arc S (LT18i)
Android-Version: 2.3.4
Build: 4.0.2.A.0.42
Kernel-Version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
if there are any more questions just ask and i will try my best answering them ^^
hope someone can help me
stiil
You have to unlock your bootloader, push a kernel via adb, and install a custom ROM via CWM recovery.
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EDIT:
Your guide is for the Samsung Captivate.
Start here.
Thx for your replay.
The guide you linked in your post is for an arc.
Does it work on my arc s too?
Of course, I own the Arc S too and about 95 % of the kernel/ROMs/MODs/themes/etc. works for our device too.
heey
i just unlocked my bootloader.
now i would like to back up everything so that i can switch back to the actual state of the phone.
but recovery is only described with changing the kernel.
is there a different option for a backup?
Flash this on stock kernel, go in recovery and take a backup.
Then you can push kernels, flash custom ROMs, etc.
that means if i make a backup using cwm i bavk up the kernel too?
No, you just push kernels via adb, but you can when ever you want push the stock kernel again.
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HELP HELP PLS I have arc s and i used some software to flash and then it reboted tel and now cant get into anything and it wont turn on help pls am desperate.....it isnt rooted....
HDmaniac said:
HELP HELP PLS I have arc s and i used some software to flash and then it reboted tel and now cant get into anything and it wont turn on help pls am desperate.....it isnt rooted....
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Download Flashtool and ICS (4.1.B.0.587) or GB 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic firmware, which is a FTF file, and flash it in. Will install fully stock firmware on your phone.
Greetings
I'm new to the Xperia play scene, i have one, version R800i and i acquire some help from anyone experienced in this.
I have been doing some research in rooting, unlocking and installing roms on this device and i have succesfully rooted and unlocked it.
After doing so i also installed the Recovery System using ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2 install batches, then i continued and tried to flash XperiaPlay Ice Cream Pureness ver.1 through Recovery, which, failed and soft bricked my phone... so i then used Flashtool to downgrade to a stock firmware that i randomly found on the forums.
So the firmware installed is GB 2.3.3 and i was on 2.3.4 previously. I thought i could update my phone to a higher firmware using the PC companion app but it fails saying that my device is modified somehow and cannot upgrade... ok, well, i thought maybe using a ROM anyways so i tried installing Recovery system again but X-parts now says that my phone is unsupported...
Basically i'm stuck on 2.3.3, and i'd like to use a ROM which unlocks its maximum potential.
Any help appreciated!
Spl1tz said:
Greetings
I'm new to the Xperia play scene, i have one, version R800i and i acquire some help from anyone experienced in this.
I have been doing some research in rooting, unlocking and installing roms on this device and i have succesfully rooted and unlocked it.
After doing so i also installed the Recovery System using ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2 install batches, then i continued and tried to flash XperiaPlay Ice Cream Pureness ver.1 through Recovery, which, failed and soft bricked my phone... so i then used Flashtool to downgrade to a stock firmware that i randomly found on the forums.
So the firmware installed is GB 2.3.3 and i was on 2.3.4 previously. I thought i could update my phone to a higher firmware using the PC companion app but it fails saying that my device is modified somehow and cannot upgrade... ok, well, i thought maybe using a ROM anyways so i tried installing Recovery system again but X-parts now says that my phone is unsupported...
Basically i'm stuck on 2.3.3, and i'd like to use a ROM which unlocks its maximum potential.
Any help appreciated!
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Flash the .62 ftf via flashtool
http://www.mediafire.com/?lojlw6bffm7alv1
also don't forget to flash the kernel for custom roms via fastboot otherwise it Will soft brick
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fma965 said:
Flash the .62 ftf via flashtool
http://www.mediafire.com/?lojlw6bffm7alv1
also don't forget to flash the kernel for custom roms via fastboot otherwise it Will soft brick
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks for that!
Also is it a specific kernel for each ROM? or there a lot i can choose from?
Would help a lot if u could tell me what ROM is recommended for gaming.
I'm owner of a rooted SGSII with resurrection ROM. Modding a Play is harder xD
Spl1tz said:
Thanks for that!
Also is it a specific kernel for each ROM? or there a lot i can choose from?
Would help a lot if u could tell me what ROM is recommended for gaming.
I'm owner of a rooted SGSII with resurrection ROM. Modding a Play is harder xD
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well the thing with a xperia play and all 2011 xperia devices is you can't flash the kernel via recovery like most phones,
Kernels are specific to each version and branch. AOSP,CM etc need a different kernel to SE. ICS and GB also have different kernels.
The rom i recommend for gaming is the one i am currently working on, based on TrueAncestor but need to get approval from here before releasing it.
same lol
Spl1tz said:
Greetings
I'm new to the Xperia play scene, i have one, version R800i and i acquire some help from anyone experienced in this.
I have been doing some research in rooting, unlocking and installing roms on this device and i have succesfully rooted and unlocked it.
After doing so i also installed the Recovery System using ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2 install batches, then i continued and tried to flash XperiaPlay Ice Cream Pureness ver.1 through Recovery, which, failed and soft bricked my phone... so i then used Flashtool to downgrade to a stock firmware that i randomly found on the forums.
So the firmware installed is GB 2.3.3 and i was on 2.3.4 previously. I thought i could update my phone to a higher firmware using the PC companion app but it fails saying that my device is modified somehow and cannot upgrade... ok, well, i thought maybe using a ROM anyways so i tried installing Recovery system again but X-parts now says that my phone is unsupported...
Basically i'm stuck on 2.3.3, and i'd like to use a ROM which unlocks its maximum potential.
Any help appreciated!
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lol WTF the same thing happened to me half an hour ago, with the same rom!! i have been searching for a solution. i have a r800a if u find a solution pm me plz!
I have the LT26i boot loader unlocked Xperia S and it was updated to 6.1.A.2.55. Its still Android 4.0.4 and not much has changed. I am trying to root it and it get all the way to where I hit the restore button but then nothing happens. I figured I can flash it back to the 6.1.A.0.452 but I ran into a snag there too. The old ics driver is not working. I am running flash tool 0.9.10.1
Is there any work around for this? Your help is much appreciated
PS
I got the new update directly from Sony.
007Luffy said:
I have the LT26i boot loader unlocked Xperia S and it was updated to 6.1.A.2.55. Its still Android 4.0.4 and not much has changed. I am trying to root it and it get all the way to where I hit the restore button but then nothing happens. I figured I can flash it back to the 6.1.A.0.452 but I ran into a snag there too. The old ics driver is not working. I am running flash tool 0.9.10.1
Is there any work around for this? Your help is much appreciated
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I got the new update directly from Sony.
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Hi it seems untilnow there is no option for root for 6.1.A.2.55, you have to go back to some other version .45 or .50 and root that one and flash a .55 sytem to get the latest updates.
The strange thing is, i did the same and i was getting still the notification to update to .55 and i uninstalled the update service aplication.
Good luck i hope this helps.
hey try this since your bootloader is unlocked,
1.flash advanced stock kernel or ka sspeed then boot.
2. after that reboot, then flash via fastboot kernel.sin from stock ftf of .55 firmware.
"fastboot flash boot kernel.sin" without the quote ,
mharckk said:
hey try this since your bootloader is unlocked,
1.flash advanced stock kernel or ka sspeed then boot.
2. after that reboot, then flash via fastboot kernel.sin from stock ftf of .55 firmware.
"fastboot flash boot kernel.sin" without the quote ,
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The problem is I get a Driver error when I try to flash anything even though I installed the drivers so I am unable to flash anything in flash and fastboot mode so I cant go back.
Thanks for the help.. But the current version of flash tool cant seem to make changes it only recognize the device
download pda.net, this will install your driver.
Hi, I root my xperia play (verizon version) just fine and has been using custom ROM for a while and it all works great. but then I wanted to try a different ROM and so I install NexPlay ROM via recovery menu. The installation process was fine and it went through but when the phone is rebooted it just stucks at the sony ericssons logo and won't go anywhere, I can't turn off the phone or anything and i can't get back into recovery mode. Please help. I need this back to working fast!
Flash stock ftf with flashtool or use pc companion to restore phone
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PC companion don't work for me. It keeps saying it can't find any updates. and I can't find a working link for flashtool. all links i found are broken...
CypherX418 said:
PC companion don't work for me. It keeps saying it can't find any updates. and I can't find a working link for flashtool. all links i found are broken...
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If you unlocked your bootloader, use emma instead of pc companion
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/
Flashtool is at flashtool.net
For ftf file you'll have to search, i have r800i model and i don't know wich ftf is for your r800x
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Stock ftf for r800x can be found here http://www.xperiagamer.com/Stock-Roms/233-se-stock-firmware-for-flashtool.html
If you're on windows 8 you might need to manually install fastboot drivers.
CypherX418 said:
Hi, I root my xperia play (verizon version) just fine and has been using custom ROM for a while and it all works great. but then I wanted to try a different ROM and so I install NexPlay ROM via recovery menu. The installation process was fine and it went through but when the phone is rebooted it just stucks at the sony ericssons logo and won't go anywhere, I can't turn off the phone or anything and i can't get back into recovery mode. Please help. I need this back to working fast!
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For a better support you should tell us which kernel are you using, and which ROM you were using before flashing NeXPLay.
If you just made the mistake of installing NeXPay (ICs ROM) on a GB kernel, then you don't need to reset everything with flashtool.
thanks but i just flashed my verizon rom with flashtool and that seems to get me back...
now which custom firmware/rom is the best for R800x?
CypherX418 said:
thanks but i just flashed my verizon rom with flashtool and that seems to get me back...
now which custom firmware/rom is the best for R800x?
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Depends on how you use your phone. If you are a gamer then you should try a LuPuS kernel and a Gingerbread ROM but if you don't care about gaming then you can try a ICs ROM and which kernel you prefer.
If you need some in choosing one of the many ICs/GB ROMs, just ask