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[Q]Boot Loop after flashing various roms.

Hey guys i'm trying to run this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278758
and this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380713
on my Arc, i rooted with zergRUSH on .42, installed auto cwm installer, flashed a working DoomKernel V4 (works with other roms).
I tested both the above roms on DoomKernel, doing all the wiping first (system, cache, davlik etc.)
My basbeand is .56 which hasen't seemed to be a problem with anything else.
The problem is after rebooting from cwm recovery after flashing the roms, my phone gets into a boot loop, showing the DoomKernel image, than rom logo, then reboot again, and so on, just wondering what i might be doing wrong
Thanks in advanced.
(also, 1 more thing, I'm new to the forums, so can someone give me some idea of where the GOD DAMN thanks button is)

You are trying the ICS kernel with GB rom.
Thats not possible.
Flash/Fastboot ics kernel to ics rom
And gb kernel to gb rom
From my sexy LT15i

Thanks
Hey man thanks, i flashed my device back to stock .42 with wotanclient, so i got my stock kernel back, reflashed cwm recovery, and then managed to get the 1st rom working on the stock kernel.
However, i can't seem to get wifi working on the 1st rom, and it has somehow removed my cwm recovery.
Gonna reflash stock .42 so i can test the second rom.
(also, i found the thanks button)

For wifi you need to flash the wifi modules
From my sexy LT15i

Still no wifi
Hey mate thanks for the suggestion, i managed to get both roms working on the stock kernel with no add-ons, however as with the first one, i can't get any wifi on the second one,
I had a look at both the rom threads, neither of which provide and kind of wifi module to speak of, and the only module i can find is with DoomKernel, which causes neither of the roms to work.
On both roms, when i try to turn on the wifi all i get is this
Wi-Fi
Error
Thanks in advanced

Witch rom and doom did you use.
The doomkernel v.20 is for gingerbeard roms (android 2)
The doomkernel v.4 is for icecreamsandwich roms (android 4)
Try the wifi module from doom anyway, ir try to contact dev.
From my sexy LT15i

Problem with flashing custom rom

Ive got this message in cwm when was restoring (jj's hybrid for locked bootloader): no app2sd partition found, any ideas?
Locked Bootloader Arc S.
When i want to format sd-ext --> same message.
Prince

Bump
Prince

That means that CWM didn't find a second partition in your SD card used by Link2SD.
Is it working fine, JJ ROM?

Im just wondering if i can flash it with this 'error'.
Prince

I presume jj's rom has app2ext built in, but it shouldn't affect the rom. But check on the rom thread.
sinkster©

I was asking, but no1 replied.
Prince

It will work. That "error" is just a check if a sd partition exists to make use of. Wont affect sysyem if missing.
Typed down from the sky with sexy LT15i

Thx then xd
Prince

hints that migh be helpful to prevent trouble when flashing custom roms & kernels
hi there,
i'm not entirely sure if this will help you but generally speaking i came made a few observations about the fact that some people, mostly repeatingly the same users, encounter problems with their custom roms and/or flashing them, while others don't, albeit they are using the same devices.
i myself use 3 different devices, all rooted and running on pac 4.3, always latest nightly, as there are GT-N7100 - GT-I9100 - Nexus 4
not to the point
a) other than most other users i usually clean cache and dalvik cache as well before and after flashing the new rom and/or new nightly
and never encountrer any problems except those which everybody, using the same rom and nightly encounters.
b) whenever i flash an totally different rom and/or upgrade and/or downgrade to another level of android os, i.e. from 4.2.2 to 4.3, i perform
a clean install, including not only a factory reset, but as well a format sd-card, format cache and format system etc., again i cannot proof
which of these steps make a or the differnce but however, i never have problems others than thosw which everyone has with a version.
c) when using cusome kernels and due to the fact that some roms come with a kernel included, as well as with a custom recovery included,
it is strongly recommended not to forget to flas the kernel again after each flashing the new rom. one good example ist dorimanx kernel
for GT-I9100 which will not boot into recovery and reluctantly boot at all after a new flash of a pac nightly without reflashing the kernel.
d) try to fix permissions on reboot instead of doing it from recovery. one reason is that not every recovery has this option and further i
found that when fixing permissions before the first boot after flashing a new rom, there might be bootloops, albeit i cannot explain exactly
why that should, but however, sometimes it's better to be on the safe sid.
e) try to run whether the lastes version of custom recovery for your device, and or the use the included custom recovery of the rom or the
kernel. this again is one thing that can help to avoid some unexpected and hard to explain bootproblems and/or fc's etc.
hope that i could give you some new ideas how to avoid trouble while using custom roms and other hacks

Pulkit_i21 said:
hi ...i need your help...i am also using xperia arc s (2.3.4), rooted. i tried to install ultimate HD 5 around 6-7 times from different ways, all instructions on internet i followed, in my arc but always it stuck on sony ericson logo and i need to flash it again and again....please help me..why i a, not able to install ultimate hd ..waiting for your reply thanks
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You must use ICS kernel, either unlock bootloader and install custom ICS kernel, or first install/update to stock ICS and then follow the same method.

i already did 6 times
i already tried 6-7 time to install custom rom when it stuck on sony logo i flashed it with orignal stock rom and tried again but every times same problem arise. now i am not understanding where i missed
Someguyfromhell said:
You must use ICS kernel, either unlock bootloader and install custom ICS kernel, or first install/update to stock ICS and then follow the same method.
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Pulkit_i21 said:
i already tried 6-7 time to install custom rom when it stuck on sony logo i flashed it with orignal stock rom and tried again but every times same problem arise. now i am not understanding where i missed
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Kernel. You must use appropriate kernel!

Already tried
i already tried flashing kernel too.....and also in ultimate HD there are option of instaling with locked boot loader.................................i just want to install ultimate HD..........
Someguyfromhell said:
Kernel. You must use appropriate kernel!
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Pulkit_i21 said:
i already tried flashing kernel too.....and also in ultimate HD there are option of instaling with locked boot loader.................................i just want to install ultimate HD..........
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Did you install full ICS firmware with kernel prior installing Ultimate HD ROM?

yes
yes i did around 6 times after bootloot i goot in my androing so i flash 2.3.4 gingerbread ftf file again in it
Someguyfromhell said:
Did you install full ICS firmware with kernel prior installing Ultimate HD ROM?
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Pulkit_i21 said:
yes i did around 6 times after bootloot i goot in my androing so i flash 2.3.4 gingerbread ftf file again in it
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First install stock ICS firmware, Android 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.587 or 4.1.B.0.431), and then install the custom ROM. Did you do it so? Can you write the file, which you used?

no..i flashed only base version 4.0.2.A
i always flash "LT18i_4.0.2.A.0.58(2.3.4)_HK" after every bootloop, i not tried to flash 4.1.B.587....few month before tried it to flash but i think it is not able to flash because of system partition is is less because of 4.0.2.................well benifit of installing upgraded rom "4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.587 or 4.1.B.0.431)" and are you sure after that i will able to install it..?
Someguyfromhell said:
First install stock ICS firmware, Android 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.587 or 4.1.B.0.431), and then install the custom ROM. Did you do it so? Can you write the file, which you used?
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[Q] No Wifi after flashing FXP 202

Hi i just recently rooted my arc s, i flashed the CM 10 FXP 151 ROM via CWM, wipe cache, dalvik, etc. and also the kernel that was inside the zip file, everything was ok, these days i wanted to upgrade to FXP202, but when i did the Wifi wasnt turning on, when i go to wifi options it says wifi turning on but it never does.
Should i also flash the kernel provided in the 202 zip file? or should i flash a Wifi module?, am i doing something wrong.

4ugher said:
Hi i just recently rooted my arc s, i flashed the CM 10 FXP 151 ROM via CWM, wipe cache, dalvik, etc. and also the kernel that was inside the zip file, everything was ok, these days i wanted to upgrade to FXP202, but when i did the Wifi wasnt turning on, when i go to wifi options it says wifi turning on but it never does.
Should i also flash the kernel provided in the 202 zip file? or should i flash a Wifi module?, am i doing something wrong.
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You should always flash the respective kernel for each release, the same thing happened to me with FXP 151 actually, just extract the FXP 202 kernel and flash it, I'm sure it'll work fine

as a general rule for any ROM - you should always flash the kernel that comes with the ROM.

romcb said:
You should always flash the respective kernel for each release, the same thing happened to me with FXP 151 actually, just extract the FXP 202 kernel and flash it, I'm sure it'll work fine
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okty2k said:
as a general rule for any ROM - you should always flash the kernel that comes with the ROM.
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Ok, great now the wifi its working, thanks guys really appreciate the info

{Q} Help flashing P.A.C.man rom!

Hello again guys, I installed LuPuS v8 JB Kernel on my phone (I had 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced Firmware (Gingerbread) installed) then I went to CWM to flash the .zip with the wifi modules and G.Apps but when I rebooted I got a bootloop. what I have to do to correctly install it? Please guide me since I'm kinda newbie to this of unlocked bootloaders and kernels :/ (I'm trying to install PACman rom and followed the FAQ guide but...)
EDIT: Forgot to add, my PLAY is an r800a(i) GSM btw, I have to take off the SDcard to enter to the Kernel menu, idk if this is normal

xkeita said:
Hello again guys, I installed LuPuS v8 JB Kernel on my phone (I had 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced Firmware (Gingerbread) installed) then I went to CWM to flash the .zip with the wifi modules and G.Apps but when I rebooted I got a bootloop. what I have to do to correctly install it? Please guide me since I'm kinda newbie to this of unlocked bootloaders and kernels :/ (I'm trying to install PACman rom and followed the FAQ guide but...)
EDIT: Forgot to add, my PLAY is an r800a(i) GSM btw, I have to take off the SDcard to enter to the Kernel menu, idk if this is normal
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After you flash the Rom reboot the phone and just let it fully boot. After that you can go back to CWM and flash the WiFi modules and other add-ons

You need to boot into the kernel's recovery and set it to jb mode or ics depending on your rom. Then make sure your rom and gapps don't exceed the system partition size, which it most likely did if you flashed the full gapps package as well.
The default recovery for the lupus jb kernel is TWRP, if you load into another CWM recovery it most likely did not flash to the correct partition arrangement that lupus kernel use therefore the rom can't boot.
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Sounds like you didn't wipe data
So go into cwm and wipe cache,data,delvick and try rebooting then
sent from my Sony Ericsson Xperia Play™(r800x) Running Slimbean 3.0 using Tapatalk 2™

crazymonkey05 said:
Sounds like you didn't wipe data
So go into cwm and wipe cache,data,delvick and try rebooting then
sent from my Sony Ericsson Xperia Play™(r800x) Running Slimbean 3.0 using Tapatalk 2™
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These are the steps I did
1.- Flash the 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced (2.3.4 firmware)
2.- Flash the LuPuSv8 JB Kernel via flashtools
3.- Take out the SDcard (I can't access to kernel menu without taking it out)
4.- Access Kernel menu then go into recovery mode
5.- Wipe data/cache/davlik
6.- Flash p.a.c.man jb
7.- Reboot
And then it bootloops and stays like that (i left it alone and it stayed like that for about 20 or 30 minutes)
I also wiped data/cache and davlik after flashing the rom, but got the same results, maybe I need a vendor unlocked firmware like in Turbo Kernel? I will try that...
Edit: Flashed the vendor unlocked firmware then wiped cache and data then installed the PACman rom but got bootloop again, maybe I should try with another kernel...

xkeita said:
These are the steps I did
1.- Flash the 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced (2.3.4 firmware)
2.- Flash the LuPuSv8 JB Kernel via flashtools
3.- Take out the SDcard (I can't access to kernel menu without taking it out)
4.- Access Kernel menu then go into recovery mode
5.- Wipe data/cache/davlik
6.- Flash p.a.c.man jb
7.- Reboot
And then it bootloops and stays like that (i left it alone and it stayed like that for about 20 or 30 minutes)
I also wiped data/cache and davlik after flashing the rom, but got the same results, maybe I need a vendor unlocked firmware like in Turbo Kernel? I will try that...
Edit: Flashed the vendor unlocked firmware then wiped cache and data then installed the PACman rom but got bootloop again, maybe I should try with another kernel...
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Do as above but after step 5 you need to go to mounts & storage and format Data/Cache & System (IMPORTANT DO NOT FORMAT ANYTHING ELSE):good:
Then flash p.a.c.man JB

tallman43 said:
Do as above but after step 5 you need to go to mounts & storage and format Data/Cache & System (IMPORTANT DO NOT FORMAT ANYTHING ELSE):good:
Then flash p.a.c.man JB
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I did what you said but it keeps bootlooping @[email protected]

Why don't u use turbo kernel and start the process again...and no is not normal to take out your memory card to enter boot menu
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Yep, flashed turbo kernel v3.1 and it worked! Damn that lupus kernel made me waste many precious time...

xkeita said:
Yep, flashed turbo kernel v3.1 and it worked! Damn that lupus kernel made me waste many precious time...
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Cool:good:

xkeita said:
Yep, flashed turbo kernel v3.1 and it worked! Damn that lupus kernel made me waste many precious time...
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flashing that ftf was ur problem. U needed to flash the ftf with unlocked partitions. Same thing you shpoud of also needed to do for turbo kernel then format system and data partitions in either CWM or via fastboot, then flash kernel.
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@tallman43 thx for the help bro (Y)

wedgess said:
flashing that ftf was ur problem. U needed to flash the ftf with unlocked partitions. Same thing you shpoud of also needed to do for turbo kernel then format system and data partitions in either CWM or via fastboot, then flash kernel.
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I flashed the FTF with unlocked partitions played with the phone for about 30 secs, then flashed kernel, went to kernel menu then formated system, data, cache and davlik via CWM then flashed the rom, but that ended in bootloop, did the same with turbo kernel and it worked.

easy fix dont use Pac Rom its junk
xkeita said:
Hello again guys, I installed LuPuS v8 JB Kernel on my phone (I had 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced Firmware (Gingerbread) installed) then I went to CWM to flash the .zip with the wifi modules and G.Apps but when I rebooted I got a bootloop. what I have to do to correctly install it? Please guide me since I'm kinda newbie to this of unlocked bootloaders and kernels :/ (I'm trying to install PACman rom and followed the FAQ guide but...)
EDIT: Forgot to add, my PLAY is an r800a(i) GSM btw, I have to take off the SDcard to enter to the Kernel menu, idk if this is normal
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use slimbean !takes less room use it with lupus kerenel jb 480 rom.
---------- Post added at 02:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:00 PM ----------
Just want to tell you that your kernels are by far the best. But the PAC man rom and the Paranoid hmm Dont work I cant get them to ever boot on my R800x CDMA
Keep up the hard work.

Xperia Play boot loops every time something is flashed via CWM

Hi, I've been having some problems with my Xperia Play getting stuck in a boot loop after flashing anything, or restoring a backup in CWM. This includes mods, like Adrenoboost, and the NXT Lockscreen, to themes. I have the Xperia Play R800x with an unlocked bootloader (via unlock code from Sony) and I'm using stock 2.3.3 Gingerbread, with the stock Kernel. I boot CWM by hotBooting LuPuS with Fastboot. I'm not really sure what to do because I really want to install these mods, and because restoring my nandroid backups also gets it stuck in a bootloop, I have to reflash the stock .ftf with FlashTool and reroot it every time.

x2110311x said:
Hi, I've been having some problems with my Xperia Play getting stuck in a boot loop after flashing anything, or restoring a backup in CWM. This includes mods, like Adrenoboost, and the NXT Lockscreen, to themes. I have the Xperia Play R800x with an unlocked bootloader (via unlock code from Sony) and I'm using stock 2.3.3 Gingerbread, with the stock Kernel. I boot CWM by hotBooting LuPuS with Fastboot. I'm not really sure what to do because I really want to install these mods, and because restoring my nandroid backups also gets it stuck in a bootloop, I have to reflash the stock .ftf with FlashTool and reroot it every time.
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Hi. Not all mods are 100% compatible with stock ROM so you should use a custom one. Many custom ROMs are better than the stock one.

WhiteWashed said:
Hi. Not all mods are 100% compatible with stock ROM so you should use a custom one. Many custom ROMs are better than the stock one.
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My only problem is, when I flash other ROMs they don't work, unless I also flash a custom Kernel. Anytime I flash a custom kernel, WiFi never connects, even if I flash the WiFi modules. It gets stuck at Obtaining IP Address, then stops.

x2110311x said:
My only problem is, when I flash other ROMs they don't work, unless I also flash a custom Kernel. Anytime I flash a custom kernel, WiFi never connects, even if I flash the WiFi modules. It gets stuck at Obtaining IP Address, then stops.
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There's are some Gingerbread based roms that work also with the stock kernel and won't give you any problem with wifi (personal experience).
Try the gbx_play v3-rebuild here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897634
Or the Gin2kitkat here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631144
Try to flash one of these and let us know
Remember that before you flash a ROM you MUST make a wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and wipe Dalvik Cache (in advanced options).

WhiteWashed said:
There's are some Gingerbread based roms that work also with the stock kernel and won't give you any problem with wifi (personal experience).
Try the gbx_play v3-rebuild here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897634
Or the Gin2kitkat here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631144
Try to flash one of these and let us know
Remember that before you flash a ROM you MUST make a wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and wipe Dalvik Cache (in advanced options).
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I do wipe the data and cache. I know how to install ROMs, I've done it with TWRP on my Kindle Fire, but I get stuck in a boot loop every time. I'll try these ROMs and see how they go.

WhiteWashed said:
There's are some Gingerbread based roms that work also with the stock kernel and won't give you any problem with wifi (personal experience).
Try the gbx_play v3-rebuild here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897634
Or the Gin2kitkat here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631144
Try to flash one of these and let us know
Remember that before you flash a ROM you MUST make a wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and wipe Dalvik Cache (in advanced options).
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I did a Factory Reset on CWM, then flashed Gin2KitKat, and wiped the cache and dalvik cache and it's stuck on the Android boot animation. It's been sitting there for like 10 minutes or so now. Flashtool does recognize it though.
Connected Device: R800
Installed version of busybox: BusyBox x1.21.1-Stericson (2013-09-26 14:33:26 BST) multi-call binary
Android Version: 2.3.7 / kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number: 4.0.2.A.0.79
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It worked fine as soon as I hotBooted it with LuPus. I'm gonna try installing the other ROM I wanted and hotBooting LuPus

Strange, I have the opposite problem: lupus doesn't boot any ROM for me, excepting ICs ones.
In fact, to install a GB ROM I always have to flash first the stock rom and fw, and then flash the ROM with a custom recovery. Anyway by "hot booting" you mean custom recovery right?
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No, what I'm doing is using Fastboot to boot the phone with the kernel, without flashing it, to test it out. As soon as you shut the phone off, and turn it back on, it boots with whatever kernel is flashed on it
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x2110311x said:
No, what I'm doing is using Fastboot to boot the phone with the kernel, without flashing it, to test it out. As soon as you shut the phone off, and turn it back on, it boots with whatever kernel is flashed on it
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That's what I mean with custom recovery :laugh: (don't confuse with custom kernel).

When I had stock kernel I would boot LuPuS just for CWM, but I'll hotboot kernels to see how well they run
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x2110311x said:
When I had stock kernel I would boot LuPuS just for CWM, but I'll hotboot kernels to see how well they run
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So here's what you need to do, since you want stock and and fastbootalot for recoveries y don't you download xperia play clockwork mod app? It's version 4 or something like that don't use xparts it don't work with our Verizon plays since you have root this will install recovery for you to flash Roms mods etc
I'll edit later with a link to the thread that has the clockwork mod app install that MAKE A NANDROID before you flash anything it helps worse case you hotboot lupus to restore your nandroid you have then reboot and guess what stock 2.3.3 Rom and kernel
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No I got everything to work fine. I have LuPuS flashed on, and I'm using the xElite Gamer ROM with no problem.
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