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CM7.1 Questions (Of the Freexperia variety) Updated

I'm getting ready to install CM 7.1 onto my xperia play, and I have a few questions.
1: KERNEL! What do I need, is stock fine? What runs best?
2: Will somebody link me to the FreeXperia Project page for the Play? I can't find it, and I don't want to accidentally install the wrong one. I got it.
3: Anything in particular I should keep in mind while doing this?
4: Um.... Any information I should know about, but haven't asked about? (please keep it about CM xD)
FXP said:
CDMA ONLY
DOWNLOAD
CDMA 3.0.E.2.89 VERISON - URL WAS HERE <---- Is this the Kernel?
CDMA FXP044 - URL WAS HERE <---- This is the ROM, Right?
please don't mirror (we want to have download conunt)
HOWTO
to flash cm7 rom you have to take 3 steps (after unpacking the 7z archive)
step 1 - copy update.zip to sdcard
step 2 - flash new kernel (always use the kernel provided in CM7 / it is incompatible with stock ROM)
ON PC - run fastboot flash boot boot.img (an black window will open and will stay open untill kernel is flashed)
ON PHONE - put phone in fastboot mode (power off then press lower right key and plug usb cable) and phone LED will light BLUE
step 3 - when phone is booting (first 5 seconds) press volume key several times to enter recovery and choose apply update from sdcard <---- Recovery is part of the ROM, correct?
WARNING - if you used another rom (stock or custom) you have to wipe data or device will not boot<---- Huh???
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OP:
Code:
I'm a bit cautious about what I'm doing with my phone, so I was wondering what all I need to do. I have CDMA Xperia Play with 2.3.2 stock. I've rooted as well.
Now for my questions:
1: Will I need Superuser?
2: If I need a fully functioning phone, will it be better to keep stock?
3: Is there a "for dummies" guide on installing?
4: What all will I need? I have fastboot working and everything, so what else?
5: Any information that you find absolutely CRUCIAL that I have not asked about?
Thanks for your time.

If you're trying to install cyangenmod go here.
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/
there u will see devices,
click ur device, then their will also be a wikisite on how to install it. ;D

lofike said:
If you're trying to install cyangenmod go here.
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/
there u will see devices,
click ur device, then their will also be a wikisite on how to install it. ;D
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The official CM7 is not available for the play. I was talking about the FreexperiaProject distro.

Yes it is. Official support from 7.1 release. Bit buggy but most things work.
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blindingshadow said:
Yes it is. Official support from 7.1 release. Bit buggy but most things work.
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ok. I was still talking about the freexperia distro.

1) No you wont need SU.
2) cm7.1 is fully functional so don't worry..
3) There is no need for a dummies guide there are like 3 steps.
4) Download the CM7.1 package, Flash the boot image from fastboot, boot into recovery, (Tap down after powering on). and flash the rom.zip. done!
5) No
*Edit* sorry steps are for GSM play I didnt read the OP correctly, I don't know about the CDMA CM

What if my phone won't allow me to fastboot? Is there no other way to install it?

juxtapose519 said:
What if my phone won't allow me to fastboot? Is there no other way to install it?
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no^^

To get your phone to fastboot, use Bin4ry's guide to unlock the bootloader (I THINK!) that's what I remember doing to get mine to be able to fastboot. Don't take my word for it though, ask a different, more experienced person.

Updated. Please help me out

Simple Root, unroot, clocwork mod and cyanogen for ace guide

Here are simple guides for root, unroot, clockwork mod and cyanogen. I am not responsible for damaged or bricked phones. I used this to fix my bricked Ace. It saved it.
Root:
1. download the root.zip file attatchment.
2. boot recovery, click install zip from sd card, find root.zip
3. install and reboot.
4. congrats! you have now got root!
Unroot:
1. download the unroot.zip file attatchment.
2. place file on sd card
3. boot recovery, click install zip from sd card, find unroot.zip
4. install and reboot.
5. you have unrooted!
Clockwork Mod Recovery:
1. download the ClockWorkModAce.zip http://www.4shared.com/zip/0kBAQmX5/ClockWorkModAce.html
2. make sure you have used the root.zip.
3. place file on sd card
4. boot recovery, click install zip from sd card, find ClockWorkModAce.zip
5. reboot recovery and you will have Cwm recovery!
Cyanogen Mod:
MAKE A BACKUP!!!
1. do above
2. download cyanogenace.zip http://www.multiupload.com/MZLA2ECCQ0
3. put on sd card
4. boot recovery, click install zip from sd card, find cyanogenace.zip
5. install. this may take a while.
6. you now have cyanogen mod for ace!

already made thread
check sticky

mv_style said:
already made thread
check sticky
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But that uses odin and that..... this is more simple for the less experienced users

On sticky dude...i use that without odin...averytime
regards,
•ƒγяύs ργяσ™• Line id: pyronia

read thread again

this is more simple IMO ...the sticky one is so confusing ..the first time i read it i don't even understand ..even now i am still little confused since i dunno whats odin

my phone does't boot up after clockwork mod ... stuk at samsung galaxy ace logo... how do i do...
and it doesn't enter download mode..

flash the custom rom cyanogenace but in the link it may be different name. i used this to fix my mobile

windcanning said:
my phone does't boot up after clockwork mod ... stuk at samsung galaxy ace logo... how do i do...
and it doesn't enter download mode..
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This guy uses a GT-S5830i , which uses the MSM7227A chip
Herpderp Defy.

GT-S5830 ONLY
Sent from my GT-S5830 using XDA App

This might be a stupid question for some of you but what is "cyanogen mod" ?
Never heard. Thanks

Can someone give a link for cwm for s5830L. Or is there a need for specific one, can I go on with the link here? Please help. Searched all over but no luck.
Sent from my U20i using XDA App

gengi said:
This might be a stupid question for some of you but what is "cyanogen mod" ?
Never heard. Thanks
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ddz334 said:
Can someone give a link for cwm for s5830L. Or is there a need for specific one, can I go on with the link here? Please help. Searched all over but no luck.
Sent from my U20i using XDA App
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Cyanogen is a 3rd party, modified OS for your phone. It replaces your current Operating System and gives you tons of benefits. I found it hard to use stock after using CM because of what it offers
Here's a link to the features http://www.cyanogenmod.com/about/features
but it does offer more than what's mentioned on that page.
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And Link to ClockworkMod... http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=743333&d=1318051346

Thank you ryant22. I have a doubt Can I flash any rom from cwm? Is there any process of changing the kernel or unlocking the bootloader or must use of odin? for sony ericsson x10 mini pro I had to do all that, so just to confirm.... please help
flashed with custom rom. successful and happy. thanks to all once again

Just picked up a S5830 in the UK.
Out of the box the device came with:
Android 2.3.6 build XWKT5
Baseband S5830NEKT2
SuperOneClick 2.3.3 does not work on this build, and I need root to remove simlock.
Is the root method in the OP working on all S5830 versions, or specific baseband/rom?
*update* Tried it and confirmed working on above phone.
Also please include instructions for n00bs on how to get into recovery mode on a stock S5830.
"Hold home button and Power on"
In stock recovery select "apply update from sdcard"

I can't download the cyanogenmod zip file. It seems that the link is dead or something. Could anyone give me this file?
"cm-7.1.0-RC1-Cooper-KANG-10.10.11-Grif_07.zip"
Enviado desde mi GT-S5830L usando Tapatalk

rjosa said:
I can't download the cyanogenmod zip file. It seems that the link is dead or something. Could anyone give me this file?
"cm-7.1.0-RC1-Cooper-KANG-10.10.11-Grif_07.zip"
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That's an old build you would be better using a more up to date KANG
e.g.
[ROM] The End 3.0 (Updated 18/02/2012) (CM 7.2 RC0 KANG)
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?ogtfzzo1polq72o

ddz334 said:
Thank you ryant22. I have a doubt Can I flash any rom from cwm? Is there any process of changing the kernel or unlocking the bootloader or must use of odin? for sony ericsson x10 mini pro I had to do all that, so just to confirm.... please help
flashed with custom rom. successful and happy. thanks to all once again
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Oh, i did the same switch. From the mini pro to the galaxy ace. i was suprised that the phone came with a recovery built in. From what i've lernt, the kernals are flashed during the process of flashing a rom

ryant22 said:
Oh, i did the same switch. From the mini pro to the galaxy ace. i was suprised that the phone came with a recovery built in. From what i've lernt, the kernals are flashed during the process of flashing a rom
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Yeaah..kernels are flashed in while. Noted it.
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How to unroot ???
Suppose if the phone in rooted (By the same method specified here ) & if I modify/delete a few system apps, how am I supposed to unroot it ? Will it work (Of course, by the method specified here ) ? How are the system apps restored, do I have to check & install each & every one of it manually ?

Problems with TWRP and GNex Toolkit 7.8

Hi, i have this problem:
Two Galaxy Nexus, one is mine one of my friend 4.1.1 Yakju Maguro both.
I make the procedure with GNex TOOLKIT 7.8.
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Root
Flash CWM Touch
Download TWRP 2.2.2.0 through site and flash with adb in bootloader.
All works fine! ( mine)
For my friend same procedure, but flashed TWRP Recovery instead CWM
Install BusyBox. ( both with GNex TOOLKIT 7.8)
Recovery start only first time, then i get the Android with triangle and exclamation mark.
Made unroot, unloock and flashed stock Google rom.
Made same procedure as mine, and worked... Since i installed GooManager, and flashed TWRP.
Phone get super slow, Cpu at 90-100%!!!
Android System App doesn't show any threads that makes the cpu goes crazy.
Now i don't know what maybe the problems!!!
Partitioning problems with GNex TOOLKIT 7.8???
TWRP bugs?
My phone works fine, my friends install stock JB another time, root, unlock, but after flashing TWRP through GooManager, same problems...
What could it be?
Thank you very much!!! :good:

19blacktiger77 said:
Hi, i have this problem:
Two Galaxy Nexus, one is mine one of my friend 4.1.1 Yakju Maguro both.
I make the procedure with GNex TOOLKIT 7.8.
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Root
Flash CWM Touch
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19blacktiger77 said:
Download TWRP 2.2.2.0 through site and flash with adb in bootloader.
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ADB doesn't flash anything in bootloader, adb is not even available there, only fastboot.
19blacktiger77 said:
All works fine! ( mine)
For my friend same procedure, but flashed TWRP Recovery instead CWM
Install BusyBox. ( both with GNex TOOLKIT 7.8)
Recovery start only first time, then i get the Android with triangle and exclamation mark.
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stock rom has a file (/system/recovery-from-boot.p) that overwrites the recovery if it finds something else instead of stock recovery (the "Android with triangle and exclamation mark" - pressing vol up+power here opens the recovery menu). delete or rename it.
19blacktiger77 said:
Made unroot, unloock and flashed stock Google rom.
Made same procedure as mine, and worked... Since i installed GooManager, and flashed TWRP.
Phone get super slow, Cpu at 90-100%!!!
Android System App doesn't show any threads that makes the cpu goes crazy.
Now i don't know what maybe the problems!!!
Partitioning problems with GNex TOOLKIT 7.8???
TWRP bugs?
My phone works fine, my friends install stock JB another time, root, unlock, but after flashing TWRP through GooManager, same problems...
What could it be?
Thank you very much!!! :good:
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can't help you since you didn't do it manually through fastboot official steps. post your question in that toolkit's thread.
don't install a custom recovery from android, flash it from bootloader with fastboot. no need for root to flash it, you see. then just flash (with the recovery you just flashed, of course) a su.zip with su binary/apk and you'll be rooted. mount /system rw in recovery through adb, delete /system/recovery-from-boot.p, and you're done. reboot.

bk201doesntexist said:
ADB doesn't flash anything in bootloader, adb is not even available there, only fastboot.
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Sorry, fastboot.
bk201doesntexist said:
stock rom has a file (/system/recovery-from-boot.p) that overwrites the recovery if it finds something else instead of stock recovery (the "Android with triangle and exclamation mark" - pressing vol up+power here opens the recovery menu). delete or rename it.
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I read this, but i remember that with my phone i use a option with Galaxy Nexus ToolKit or Nexus Root Tolkit to prevent the recovery from be rewritten.
bk201doesntexist said:
can't help you since you didn't do it manually through fastboot official steps. post your question in that toolkit's thread.
don't install a custom recovery from android, flash it from bootloader with fastboot. no need for root to flash it, you see. then just flash (with the recovery you just flashed, of course) a su.zip with su binary/apk and you'll be rooted. mount /system rw in recovery through adb, delete /system/recovery-from-boot.p, and you're done. reboot.
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My phone works fine, i can't understand why in phone's friend after installing GooManager and flash TWRP recovery, system got crazy...

If you did not use the toolkit I may get around my last arse helping you......
Beamed from Maguro

When going through the options before you install your twrp use option 5 to change the name and then use option 5 after you install twrp again... then the recovery will stick. It's all in the tool kit to read. Read everything that's in the instructions. It's right there when you go to install your recovery.

This is meant to be a friendly suggestion, so hopefully I won't get trounced but here goes. In the Sprint GNEX android development section, there are two stickies that explain the GNEX toolkit method of rooting, one by QBKing77 and the other by MSkip., two smart guys. A new guy or gal might think because there's no other way presented here that using a toolkit is the way to go. Maybe a correct, long form rooting guide could be placed along side these two guides in the development section.
In the Q and A section there is a stickie by Jobakuba that explains how to root the "right", long way. It might help new people and even people that have been around a while, if her guide or something similar was along side the QBKing videos and MSkips toolkit guide.
BTW, the QBKing video is new. He added the toolkit method fairly recently with the jellybean OTA. His new video replaces a video that showed the adb, fastboot method. When you go to the old video, you get redirected to the toolkit video.

// rant
// oh please, there's threads to teach how to use a toolkit? :good:
// :sarcasm:

bk201doesntexist said:
// rant
// oh please, there's threads to teach how to use a toolkit? :good:
// :sarcasm:
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Two threads to teach people how to use the brainless toolkits... vs the 6 or 7 step guide by Jubakuba on how to actually do it yourself and know what's going on.
This is what's wrong with today's Android community.

OP. See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469909
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

El Daddy said:
OP. See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469909
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Flashing cynogenmod without google apps

I hope I'm not asking a question that has been answered else where that I could find. So basically I have an AT&T galaxy note 2 that I bought with Cleanrom on and has TWRP. I have been reading up and watching videos and want to flash a new rom. However I find roms I don't see the google apps with the rom file. From what i see you need to flash the rom and then flash the google apps onto it to have the play store.
For instance, I downloaded the stable release cm-10.2-20130924-NIGHTLY-t0lteatt.zip that came out today. I put it on my phone, and i see in twrp where i can install it. However on the cynogenmod website they don't have a separate file to download for google apps. Is this like a universal file or do all roms not need these files?
ALSO, I just want to make sure it is okay to just flash the rom in TWRP and I do not need to go about this another way.

You will need to flash gapps after you flash the ROM and you boot up first time. You'll need the most current gapps package for 4.3 ROMs. Check goo they have all the gapps listed.
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moosc said:
You will need to flash gapps after you flash the ROM and you boot up first time. You'll need the most current gapps package for 4.3 ROMs. Check goo they have all the gapps listed.
Sent from Bad Azz VZW LG G2 Cyan Tapatalk
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Okay, glad I know that now. Thank you
Do you know if it is fine to flash cynogenmod right in TWRP? I read somewhere the fastboot should be used, but it wasn't the exact same situation i'm in so i wanted to clarify before i screw anything up

tadcrazio said:
Okay, glad I know that now. Thank you
Do you know if it is fine to flash cynogenmod right in TWRP? I read somewhere the fastboot should be used, but it wasn't the exact same situation i'm in so i wanted to clarify before i screw anything up
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You flash it in twrp
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

Fastboot is for HTC phone flashing. Samsung flashes in a custom recovery.

Okay, I guess i'm just confused when I see things like this.
To install this ROM you will need to have an unlocked bootloader and a custom Recovery such as TWRP or ClockWorkMod installed
Copy the downloaded ProBAM to your phone.
boot in bootloader
select fastboot mod
flash boot.img via fastboot that is located in the .zip fastboot flash boot boot.img
Boot into your custom recovery
Back up your ROM
Enter custom recovery
Make full wipe "included "system"
Install the ROM
install GAPPS package
Reboot - the first boot can take up to 2 minutes
From what i can see, I can start up in recovery and just flash the .zip.. Don't see how I can get into fastboot mod in TWRP

Fastboot flash instruction should be ignored when using a Samsung device ...
Simply install the appropriate TWRP or CWM recovery to the device ....
From that point you can choose the compatible rom of your choice ...and flash the .zip from within the new recovery ...
No fancy HTC stuff here ...
Also ...it is highly recommended to thoroughly read the install instructions of each rom prior to flashing...as they often contain special instruction that can get missed ...
Welcome ....you have a great device that is very easy to flash when done properly ....g
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

gregsarg said:
Fastboot flash instruction should be ignored when using a Samsung device ...
Simply install the appropriate TWRP or CWM recovery to the device ....
From that point you can choose the compatible rom of your choice ...and flash the .zip from within the new recovery ...
No fancy HTC stuff here ...
Also ...it is highly recommended to thoroughly read the install instructions of each rom prior to flashing...as they often contain special instruction that can get missed ...
Welcome ....you have a great device that is very easy to flash when done properly ....g
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Those were the instructions for my device, thats why I am so nervous. If it is really as easy as just deleting cache and factory data and stuff and installing it buy the .zip i might do it a whole lot more often!!

tadcrazio said:
Those were the instructions for my device, thats why I am so nervous. If it is really as easy as just deleting cache and factory data and stuff and installing it buy the .zip i might do it a whole lot more often!!
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Those are the steps, buddy. Honestly, the hardest part of the process is holding all three buttons to boot into recovery.

rangercaptain said:
Those are the steps, buddy. Honestly, the hardest part of the process is holding all three buttons to boot into recovery.
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oiii, i'm missing something. How do i do this part? Or were those just copied instructions and i can disregard? Sorry for making this more difficult than it is.
boot in bootloader
select fastboot mod
flash boot.img via fastboot that is located in the .zip fastboot flash boot boot.img

I would like to know where you are looking at the instructions --they are not for a samsung galaxy model...

I had it on my desktop I'm on my phone now. It was a thread for the probam ROM for note 2 att version. Cant seem to find it on my phone at the moment.

Fastboot is an HTC thing. Not Samsung. Double check your sources.
Sent from my CLEAN Note II

Okay looks like someone commented on the threading saying the instructions were wrong and they were changed. Now I feel much more confident. Will do tonight when I get home.

[Q] Xperia S: from unlock bootloader to recovery to flashing ROM on MAC

Hi.
I'm trying to unlock my bootloader on Xperia S in order to flash CM11 ROM.
I followed this website: unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions and I'm stuck at #9.
Download and unzip this file. This is the standard android_winusb.inf-file, with a few lines of code added to enable Fastboot to support Sony and Sony Ericsson devices. Make sure you are running Google USB Driver package revision 4 or higher in your Android SDK. You can see current Google USB Driver package revision in the SDK Manager.
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As I'm using MAC, I don't have Google USB Driver and website doesn't mention anything for MAC users.
I can't fastboot my phone. :crying:
Please help.
Thanks.

eros101 said:
Hi.
I'm trying to unlock my bootloader on Xperia S in order to flash CM11 ROM.
I followed this website: unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions and I'm stuck at #9.
As I'm using MAC, I don't have Google USB Driver and website doesn't mention anything for MAC users.
I can't fastboot my phone. :crying:
Please help.
Thanks.
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Did you download android sdk? and in sdk manager did you download everything you need?

Pablosch23 said:
Did you download android sdk? and in sdk manager did you download everything you need?
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Yes, I managed to download android SDK and everything except the Google USB Driver, because it doesn't exist on MAC.
Anyway, I managed to solve my own problem using a FlashTool here: flashtool.net/download.php
Now my problem is solved. The bootloader is finally unlocked!! :victory:
My next problem: I would like to flash CM11 KitKat. Is there a step-by-step guide?
I found some threads in the development section on what to download etc etc, but it doesn't tell me how to install or run it.
I'm an absolute noob at this.

eros101 said:
Yes, I managed to download android SDK and everything except the Google USB Driver, because it doesn't exist on MAC.
Anyway, I managed to solve my own problem using a FlashTool here: flashtool.net/download.php
Now my problem is solved. The bootloader is finally unlocked!! :victory:
My next problem: I would like to flash CM11 KitKat. Is there a step-by-step guide?
I found some threads in the development section on what to download etc etc, but it doesn't tell me how to install or run it.
I'm an absolute noob in this.
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Install a recovery and wipe data, cache partition and dalvik cache, flash the ROM and then the google apps "gapps"

Pablosch23 said:
Install a recovery and wipe data, cache partition and dalvik cache, flash the ROM and then the google apps "gapps"
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Thanks for your reply.
I'm afraid that's a bit too advanced for me. Do you have a link to a step-by-step guide (preferably for MAC)?
Do I still need to install a recovery, since my phone data is already gone while unlocking the bootloader?
How do I flash the ROM on Xperia S? Is there a guide for this?
edit: I wanted to install this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2555243 but I don't know how. I downloaded the .zip file. What's next?

eros101 said:
Thanks for your reply.
I'm afraid that's a bit too advanced for me. Do you have a link to a step-by-step guide (preferably for MAC)?
Do I still need to install a recovery, since my phone data is already gone while unlocking the bootloader?
How do I flash the ROM on Xperia S? Is there a guide for this?
edit: I wanted to install this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2555243 but I don't know how. I downloaded the .zip file. What's next?
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Yes you need a recovery to flash the zip you downloaded, I've never used Mac to root/install recovery.., but here you have some guides that you can follow to install a recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493&highlight=unlocked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302393 good luck

Pablosch23 said:
Yes you need a recovery to flash the zip you downloaded, I've never used Mac to root/install recovery.., but here you have some guides that you can follow to install a recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493&highlight=unlocked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302393 good luck
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Thanks again for your reply. Please bear with me. I'm done with recovery using the RecoveryX Tool, and I managed to root my phone!! Yay!! :good:
Now, how do I flash the .zip file that I downloaded here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2555243
Do I use the FlashTool to flash this .zip?

another problem, I can't get into the recovery mode.
I tried rebooting the phone while pressing the volume button, also tried pressing the back key, and tried tapping the screen. Didn't work.
edit: I've read many sources that say wait until purple LED light blinks or wait until android logo shows etc etc, but my phone doesn't show any LED blinks at startup, nor does it have any android logo. Only the words Xperia and Sony appear.

eros101 said:
another problem, I can't get into the recovery mode.
I tried rebooting the phone while pressing the volume button, also tried pressing the back key, and tried tapping the screen. Didn't work.
edit: I've read many sources that say wait until purple LED light blinks or wait until android logo shows etc etc, but my phone doesn't show any LED blinks at startup, nor does it have any android logo. Only the words Xperia and Sony appear.
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Try reinstalling the recovery, don't know I would recommend you to use doomlord's guides bro U can't fail
To flash the rom, go to recovery / install zip/ install zip from sdcard0 , select and flash it , don't forget to do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache which is in advanced option in recovery

Pablosch23 said:
Try reinstalling the recovery, don't know I would recommend you to use doomlord's guides bro U can't fail
To flash the rom, go to recovery / install zip/ install zip from sdcard0 , select and flash it , don't forget to do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache which is in advanced option in recovery
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Mate, I'm stuck. For recovery, I refer to DoomLord http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594828 and he said,
The recovery in integrated into the kernel! so when u flash the kernel it will contain the recovery!
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so a kernal is needed. I think he directed the downloads to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557452
which he said,
[ how to install my kernel ] (v02 onwards) {NEW}
1. download the kernel package update.zip (it contain the updated wifi modules)
2. save the package update.zip to sdcard (on phone)
3. reboot phone and enter recovery
4. flash the kernel package update.zip
5. reboot phone and enjoy the kernel
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Step 3 says enter recovery. How do I enter recovery? Just paste the .zip file into the SDcard and it will work??

eros101 said:
Mate, I'm stuck. For recovery, I refer to DoomLord http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594828 and he said,
so a kernal is needed. I think he directed the downloads to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557452
which he said,
Step 3 says enter recovery. How do I enter recovery? Just paste the .zip file into the SDcard and it will work??
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You can't enter to recovery if you don't have one whoa, You need to install the kernel which contains the recovery via fastboot(you need fasboot binaries you can find them in Sdk/platform-tools). Give me your hangouts if you need more help

I managed to flash the kernel using the FlashTool, managed to get CM11 KitKat on my phone!! Yay! First time ever!! :good::good:
How do I restore the data I had before? I can't find the backup app.