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Got myself a bit confused

Right have lost track of what update is what I have 2.3.3 UK generic, rooted and bootloader unlocked with doomlords kernel think it was the first one. Have trawled the forums and not sure what the right way to update to 2.3.4 is, like I say I have confused myself
Can some one point me in the right direction please
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It's quite simple if you have an unlocked BL, and the ability to read - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=963

right so i have been away and done my reading lol
am i right in thinking i have to use flashtool to install the ftf file first then use fastboot to to install the img file from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269937
just checking as dont wont to bork my phone as need it for work in the morning.
or have i missed something
sorry if this seems a bit simple but i always feel it good to make sure first

rustynuts34 said:
right so i have been away and done my reading lol
am i right in thinking i have to use flashtool to install the ftf file first then use fastboot to to install the img file from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269937
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All you need is the img, which is already rooted, the ftf is for those with a locked boot loader.

ok cool thanks thought i may need to do both as people were complaining of losing wifif, ok here goes then cheers for the help

rustynuts34 said:
ok cool thanks thought i may need to do both as people were complaining of losing wifif, ok here goes then cheers for the help
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Might be an idea if you do have issues to flash the ftf and wipe user data, but I just flashed the image and haven't had any issues.

Had to do both in the end as WiFi didn't work, all good now though
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Nice one.
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Hi
.Img doesnt replace kernel thats why there is wifi issues
But if u flash .img then doomkernel after it,it will work has doomkernel supports 2.3.4, altho not fully yet.
Hope that helps
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pushtostop said:
Hi
.Img doesnt replace kernel thats why there is wifi issues
But if u flash .img then doomkernel after it,it will work has doomkernel supports 2.3.4, altho not fully yet.
Hope that helps
It would have last night lol but never mind its sorted now thanks, but at least i know i can use doomkernel now
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Ya doomkernel v10test works minus vibration / usb but multimount sd off market fixes usb and vibs not important and will be fixed in v11 I assume when sources are released
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[Q] How do i install CWM recovery on arc s running ICS

Hi, i recently upgraded my arc LT15i to an arc s LT18i with ICS, all is working well with no problems. I want to install cwm recovery onto my phone as i want to flash more mods. After looking around i see you need cwm recovery in case it all goes wrong. I have installed rom manger from the market place but when i try to flash cwm recovery it asks if i have installed a cwm based recovery manually ( i haven't) i select no and it tells me that until cwm recovery is available, rom manager will not work with LT18i. Can anyone help or advise. I am fairly new to this flashing business so simple terms please.
Thanks
Phil

Using this link download SE Tweak Installer and install CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356253
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I have just reflashed ics firmwire to start with a fresh phnoe, i did have the status bar mod with wifi, blutooth, reboot etc but now can't seem to find the software and how to install it, can anyone help.

I'm going mad here, i can't get the se tweak onto my phone, ive been checking other threads for mods and they say to flash in cwm recovery mode but i can't install that either. I'm going round in circles. Can anyone help.

Philhnt said:
I'm going mad here, i can't get the se tweak onto my phone, ive been checking other threads for mods and they say to flash in cwm recovery mode but i can't install that either. I'm going round in circles. Can anyone help.
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Well what's the prob with SE Tweak Installer?
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me, thats the problem. All sorted now.
Thanks

Could you say wat went wrong and how you did it?
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gire.prasad said:
Using this link download SE Tweak Installer and install CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356253
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Sorry, but that says it's all about Gingerbread, not ICS. Or does it work also on ICS? I'm upgrading this afternoon, probably, so I would like to know how can I get the CWM with my locked bootloader....
Thks

I installed xperia cwm auto installer from market place. Works a treat on lt18i. I've got back ups now and its easy to use. Highly recommended app!!!

Philhnt said:
I installed xperia cwm auto installer from market place. Works a treat on lt18i. I've got back ups now and its easy to use. Highly recommended app!!!
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but it says its only for stock 2.3 firmware

xperia cwm auto installer works on 4.0.4

make this
[HOW-TO] CWM on ICS

To have CWM on phone,
For locked bootloader, use Xperia Auto Installer. Can be download at market.
For unlocked bootloader, flash custom kernel with CWM like Stock ICS kernel with CWM, ArcKnight and Doomkernel.
You can search custom kernel here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=965

why so difficult? use the cwm installer kit from doomlord works also on ICS 4.0.4

Pandemic said:
why so difficult? use the cwm installer kit from doomlord works also on ICS 4.0.4
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Awesome, perfect, legend, exactly what I'm looking for.. Would you be so kind as to drop a link if you know where it is?
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mynameisnafe said:
Awesome, perfect, legend, exactly what I'm looking for.. Would you be so kind as to drop a link if you know where it is?
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Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20649281 this is from the neo topic but it also works for your arc s, no worries about that, go to the link and scroll a little down till you see cwm recovery there stands exactly what you must do

Cwm I'd available in the market as. A free app easiest way to install onto phone
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Pandemic said:
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20649281 this is from the neo topic but it also works for your arc s, no worries about that, go to the link and scroll a little down till you see cwm recovery there stands exactly what you must do
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Beautiful! CWM Installed in seconds nooneAtalls script I like very much!
Thanks dude!

mynameisnafe said:
Beautiful! CWM Installed in seconds nooneAtalls script I like very much!
Thanks dude!
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you`re welcome mate, no problem at all
Enjoy

piggybomb said:
but it says its only for stock 2.3 firmware
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It was designed for 2,3,4
But it works fine on ics. bare in mind that my app installs cwm into the system recovery. And if you have an unlocked.bootloader your better off getting a kernel with cwm. Or getting the stock kernel with cwm put in to the ramdisk
Oh one note the app will break offline charging. I have a fix.in my thread for it tho and as soon as my pc will compile.apps again I'll release a new version on the market.
Pvy
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[Q] Cannot access CWM Anymore All of a Sudden

I decided to flash some ZIPs and so as usual go to CWM and flash. I've noticed this time it doesn't work, the usual way I do it is pressing the back button, tried the volume down button as well but no luck. Is there any reason why this happened? Could it be because I flashed a new framework recently that added on screen buttons? Or could have it been some modules I flashed to enable USB drives on my phone for stock ROM.
Is it possible to re install it without messing up my phone? I have modified the SystemUI and Framework so I'm not sure if I can. I use a program called RecoverX to install CWM but it only works on stock ROMs, I'm on stock but could the modified Framework make the installation corrupted? I may want to try using X-Parts but it has never successfully installed CWM for me which is why I use RecoverX.
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-Stock .587 ROM with on screen buttons enabled
-Locked Bootloader
-Xperia Arc LT15i

CynicBound said:
I decided to flash some ZIPs and so as usual go to CWM and flash. I've noticed this time it doesn't work, the usual way I do it is pressing the back button, tried the volume down button as well but no luck. Is there any reason why this happened? Could it be because I flashed a new framework recently that added on screen buttons? Or could have it been some modules I flashed to enable USB drives on my phone for stock ROM.
Is it possible to re install it without messing up my phone? I have modified the SystemUI and Framework so I'm not sure if I can. I use a program called RecoverX to install CWM but it only works on stock ROMs, I'm on stock but could the modified Framework make the installation corrupted? I may want to try using X-Parts but it has never successfully installed CWM for me which is why I use RecoverX.
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-Stock .587 ROM with on screen buttons enabled
-Locked Bootloader
-Xperia Arc LT15i
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It should not be the problem of the framework. Not very sure about the USB Drivers though. If you are willing to unlock bootloader, you can flash a stock kernel with CWM and try to flash the zip files again.
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popthosegaskets said:
It should not be the problem of the framework. Not very sure about the USB Drivers though. If you are willing to unlock bootloader, you can flash a stock kernel with CWM and try to flash the zip files again.
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Sadly, my bootloader status is unable to be unlocked. I suppose I could always flash back to stock ROM but I don't want to re install and configure everything again. Once I re-flash everything I would probably get the same problem I had in the first place. I cannot make a nandroid back up as well although I did find an app in the play store that will create one for you, although I'd prefer using CWM because it seems much safer. Does anyone know if reinstalling it would damage the phone? I'll try contacting the developer of the program. ,

CynicBound said:
Sadly, my bootloader status is unable to be unlocked. I suppose I could always flash back to stock ROM but I don't want to re install and configure everything again. Once I re-flash everything I would probably get the same problem I had in the first place. I cannot make a nandroid back up as well although I did find an app in the play store that will create one for you, although I'd prefer using CWM because it seems much safer. Does anyone know if reinstalling it would damage the phone? I'll try contacting the developer of the program. ,
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You mean reinstalling CWM?
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Got root?
Try xparts from playstore
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TheHaso said:
Got root?
Try xparts from playstore
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If he does not have root, how can he modify system files?
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popthosegaskets said:
If he does not have root, how can he modify system files?
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Then how can systemfiles (CWM) disappear?
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TheHaso said:
Then how can systemfiles (CWM) disappear?
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CWM is not considered under system file, it's bundled with a kernel.
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popthosegaskets said:
CWM is not considered under system file, it's bundled with a kernel.
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X-Parts isn't, it's installed in the system.

Yes I am rooted or else I wouldn't have CWM in the first place. Like I said before X-Parts doesn't seem to work for some reason even when I tried again. Does anyone know what files CWM modifies to be able to be installed?

CynicBound said:
Yes I am rooted or else I wouldn't have CWM in the first place. Like I said before X-Parts doesn't seem to work for some reason even when I tried again. Does anyone know what files CWM modifies to be able to be installed?
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Not that I know of, since you cannot unlock bootloader. If you could, flashing a kernel with CWM would have done the trick.
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CynicBound said:
Yes I am rooted or else I wouldn't have CWM in the first place. Like I said before X-Parts doesn't seem to work for some reason even when I tried again. Does anyone know what files CWM modifies to be able to be installed?
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Factory reset and try xparts again
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Reinstall v5 of cwm v7 xparts is not working 100%
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I had the same problem i removed X-part and don't forget to remove there file from sd card and install V5 it's working like charm. You can do that with any file manger. LInk attached.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840

[Q] Stuck on sony screen after x-parts CWM, while installing ultimate HD

So i have searched for simmilar threads but i didn't find what i was looking for.
I have xperia arc s 4.0.4. B.O. 587 and i rooted it. I also wanted to install ultimate hd mod and followed instructions. I placed custom rom files in sd card. Then installed x-parts CWM. Chose to reboot to CWM recovery. Did all the things jadar12354 wrote (reset to factory settings, wipe system folder, wipe batery data.) and i wanted to install ultimate hd, but it just wasn't there. i chose just to reboot. And gues what :crying: MY phone f*****g froze on sony screen.
I don't know if i have a unlocked bootloader all i know is i did this root thing
Seriously, i'm kind of a noob at this, i've been reading everything over 10 times to understand. Took me 4 hours just to root the damn phone.
What i tried is connecting arc s to pc via back button and go to flashtool and flashing the kernel or something. I've found guys who said to renew the rom but i don't know how to do this.
Please help i'm anxious that the phone is done for, can you please tell me how screwed am i?

xperia arc bootloop

flash what kernel?
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Odp: [Q] Stuck on sony screen after x-parts CWM, while installing ultimate HD
Go to the sony web page and download Sony-update app. Than run app and choose your mobile model and reinstall stock Rom. That's the easiest way to back to original rom
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awasil28 said:
Go to the sony web page and download Sony-update app. Than run app and choose your mobile model and reinstall stock Rom. That's the easiest way to back to original rom
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Not if he want's to risk bricking is phone!! He said he is not sure if his bootloader is unlocked or not.If unlocked he needs to flash a stock fft in flashtool he needs to find out if it is unlocked.

Odp: [Q] Stuck on sony screen after x-parts CWM, while installing ultimate HD
Of course he can use flashtool. He must find stock Rom download and flash. But anyway he should install Sony update which is installing all necessary drivers. For installing CWM use this https://www.box.com/s/ydn80deft19ph4c1y8yg
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if he doesn't know if his boot loader is unlocked then its locked, unless he picked it up second hand.
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Thanks y'all
I managed to fix it with sony pc companion repair. Now i rooted my phone again. But i want to ask one more question:
How can i install custom rom? Should i install kernel first? And how to tell if my bootloader is unlocked because i checked and i saw that my provider allows it.
BTW isn't it called "bricked" when you're stuck on sony logo?

Allmighty Ripper said:
Thanks y'all
I managed to fix it with sony pc companion repair. Now i rooted my phone again. But i want to ask one more question:
How can i install custom rom? Should i install kernel first? And how to tell if my bootloader is unlocked because i checked and i saw that my provider allows it.
BTW isn't it called "bricked" when you're stuck on sony logo?
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It's locked you woud not have been able to repair it with Sony if it was unlocked! You can't flash a kernal if bootloader locked you need to unlock it.

Odp: [Q] Stuck on sony screen after x-parts CWM, while installing ultimate HD
I have locked bootloader an I'm using Xperia ultimateHD 2.0.3 . After rooting you should install CWM from my link above and copy ultimateHD to your sd card and flash it. Check how on ultimateHD thread. After that probably you need flash stock Wi-Fi modules.
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Don't touch /system. Don't wipe it, don't delete it, just DO NOT TOUCH IT.
And you will be fine

Allmighty Ripper said:
Thanks y'all
I managed to fix it with sony pc companion repair. Now i rooted my phone again. But i want to ask one more question:
How can i install custom rom? Should i install kernel first? And how to tell if my bootloader is unlocked because i checked and i saw that my provider allows it.
BTW isn't it called "bricked" when you're stuck on sony logo?
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Your bootloader is locked by default, you have to unlock your bootloader.
Stock ROMs generally can be used with stock kernel but with non stock-based ROMs installing a custom kernel (that requires an unlocked bootloader) is a must.

Odp: [Q] Stuck on sony screen after x-parts CWM, while installing ultimate HD
You can install Xperia ultimateHD on locked bootloader, and you don't need to flash any kernels. Just tick "locked bootloader" in aroma and done. Everything work perfectly.
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awasil28 said:
You can install Xperia ultimateHD on locked bootloader, and you don't need to flash any kernels. Just tick "locked bootloader" in aroma and done. Everything work perfectly.
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How do i get to AROMA part. Gee i'm confused. Should i install x-parts CVM again? And go to recovery or what?

Allmighty Ripper said:
How do i get to AROMA part. Gee i'm confused. Should i install x-parts CVM again? And go to recovery or what?
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Aroma its a graphic rom installer, like windows or linux installer. If you have rooted phone use CWM installer from here :https://www.box.com/s/ydn80deft19ph4c1y8yg . Copy rom to your sd card .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
And that's it :highfive:

[Q] Trouble Installing Bane of Speed V6

I have an R00x from Verizon (CDMA). I bought this phone from a co-worker just to use it for emulators.
Learned many things while rooting this Xperia Play. I cant unlock the bootloader with out paying so i have to stick to GB roms from what I understand.
Rooted by downgrading to 2.3.3 with Flashtool and then using SuperOneClick. Tried using X-parts to install CWM but it would never let me get into recovery so i used ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.0.2.6 Easy installation and succesfully installed CWM.
Copied over Bane of Speed, rebooted to recovery and wiped Data And Factory Reset.
The next step said to wipe /system so i did (I remembered that since my bootloader is locked the recovery is installed in the system. This worried me)
Flashed the zip
Wiped cache and davlik and booted
Couldnt get past the Sony Ericsson and i waited 10mins or so, pulled the battery and couldnt get into recovery because I think it got wiped in /system
Had a minor heart attack thinking that i bricked it.
Was able to reinstall 2.3.3 with Flashtool, and re rooted and reinstalled recovery.
Are there special install instructions for a locked bootloader? Do you see a step where i went wrong?
Suggest another rom for a locked CDMA R00x? I dont need a super fancy rom, just want to play emulators and play store games
Thanks for reading this novel, any help would be appreciated.

This Rom wony work the signal for CDMA only GSM but it will work for locked and unlocked, IT must have been a download error, redownload and flash then report back!
HOPE IT HELPED!!!
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sometitu Why
Pizza_Dox said:
This Rom wony work the signal for CDMA only GSM but it will work for locked and unlocked, IT must have been a download error, redownload and flash then report back!
HOPE IT HELPED!!!
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Redownloaded and followed the steps again, and i still got stuck at Sony Ericsson. =(

xDman11x said:
Redownloaded and followed the steps again, and i still got stuck at Sony Ericsson. =(
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Ok, Now i dont know whats up as im unlocked and my tester Joeyxc tested it on his locked and it worked fine,
So i really dont know whats going on...
Its probably the kernel you have
Also why dont u unlock Via Testpoint and flash lupus or Dooms
Im sorry for bad support but if i had more experience in Locked BootLoaders then i would be able to fix it probably!
Any one else got any ideas?, please help him!

progress
Pizza_Dox said:
Ok, Now i dont know whats up as im unlocked and my tester Joeyxc tested it on his locked and it worked fine,
So i really dont know whats going on...
Its probably the kernel you have
Also why dont u unlock Via Testpoint and flash lupus or Dooms
Im sorry for bad support but if i had more experience in Locked BootLoaders then i would be able to fix it probably!
Any one else got any ideas?, please help him!
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Made progress!
I believe i successfully unlocked my bootloader by using Sonys MEID unlock. Flashed Lupus! and got into the lupus recovery. Proceeded to attempt to install your rom. follow same steps and i go to reboot system. When it reboots it automatically goes straight back to Lupus though.

xDman11x said:
Made progress!
I believe i successfully unlocked my bootloader by using Sonys MEID unlock. Flashed Lupus! and got into the lupus recovery. Proceeded to attempt to install your rom. follow same steps and i go to reboot system. When it reboots it automatically goes straight back to Lupus though.
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ok ive had that probelm be4 just format all paritions and if that dosent work, GOOGLE It, lol, sorry , im not at a pc
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Pizza_Dox said:
ok ive had that probelm be4 just format all paritions and if that dosent work, GOOGLE It, lol, sorry , im not at a pc
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So format /sd-ext ? and then mount it in usb storage and move the BOSv6.zip back on and try again?
thanks for all the help

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Last time I wiped cache and dalvik after flashing the zip, all hell broke loose on my phone. Try wiping your cache and dalvik, before flashing the zip, afterwards, just reboot, don't wipe anything.

Toasty Clown said:
Last time I wiped cache and dalvik after flashing the zip, all hell broke loose on my phone. Try wiping your cache and dalvik, before flashing the zip, afterwards, just reboot, don't wipe anything.
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I think i got it. after reading into it more i was just using the command (fastboot boot lupus.img) when i should have been using (fastboot flash boot Lupus.img)
Finally got Bane of Speed Installed!
Last couple of questions,
1. Joystiqs dont work in GB?
2. Can I use any GSM rom? (i dont care if the radios work, this is just an offline games phone for me(CDMA verizon))
Thank you very much for all your help guys! Sorry I derped and thought i had flashed the boot image when i was only temp running it

Lol, it's ok, first tone flashing is always hard!
1.) joysticks should work!
2.) Yes u can use any GSM Rom - I think, but their will be no service
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Pizza_Dox said:
Lol, it's ok, first tone flashing is always hard!
1.) joysticks should work!
2.) Yes u can use any GSM Rom - I think, but their will be no service
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Not all GSM roms work. Moat will leave your homescreen blank and unusable. In addition the only fix is to install xdarkmarios cdma patch/fix. Sorry can't remember the name of it off hand. It essentially fixes the blank homescreen so you should be able to flash any GSM rom. That's what I used on my old Verizon xperia play before switching to the GSM model.
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