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I'm asking because I specifically flashed another boot.img for Cyanogenmod 10.
Now, what are the exact steps I need to take to go back to stock ICS?
Do I need to flash a stock boot.img first, with fastboot or something, and then flash a stock ICS zip from ClockWorkMod?
I'm not really experienced with any of this, I've flashed only about 3 times but none of which required me to install a different boot.img (isn't that the kernel file?).
Any help would be amazing!
Hermantje said:
I'm asking because I specifically flashed another boot.img for Cyanogenmod 10.
Now, what are the exact steps I need to take to go back to stock ICS?
Do I need to flash a stock boot.img first, with fastboot or something, and then flash a stock ICS zip from ClockWorkMod?
I'm not really experienced with any of this, I've flashed only about 3 times but none of which required me to install a different boot.img (isn't that the kernel file?).
Any help would be amazing!
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I always follow 2 steps in CWM
1.Flash advanced stock kernel and reboot.
2.Flash stock zip Rom.
lilude56214 said:
I always follow 2 steps in CWM
1.Flash advanced stock kernel and reboot.
2.Flash stock zip Rom.
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Can this advanced stock kernel be flashed from within CWM as well as the ROM? I used something I believe was called fastboot for it.
And the kernel is indeed the boot.img then?
Hermantje said:
Can this advanced stock kernel be flashed from within CWM as well as the ROM? I used something I believe was called fastboot for it.
And the kernel is indeed the boot.img then?
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If you want to go back to stock, dont flash anything..
Now reverting back to stock is much easier as sony has released an official flashtool, just download the tool and latest firmware and flash it using the tool..
Once again dont flash any kernel or any rom if you want to completely go back to
stock.
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Android 5.0
ap030993 said:
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Android 5.0
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Lol
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
Hermantje said:
Can this advanced stock kernel be flashed from within CWM as well as the ROM? I used something I believe was called fastboot for it.
And the kernel is indeed the boot.img then?
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Yep sure There are 2 versions of advanced stock kernel. One is flashed via fastboot and another one is flashed via CWM.
Then, on CM, Pac, Para which Rom are not based on stock one, boot.img is exactly the kernel
ap030993 said:
If you want to go back to stock, dont flash anything..
Now reverting back to stock is much easier as sony has released an official flashtool, just download the tool and latest firmware and flash it using the tool..
Once again dont flash any kernel or any rom if you want to completely go back to
stock.
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Android 5.0
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I tried this, but I couldn't get the official flash tool from Sony to work.
I apparently had to have a company when making an account to log in. Very odd.
I assumed this other flashtool made by probably xda developers did the same thing, but that one always gives me an error that I need to install the drivers first. Yet I've used this program before and back then I already went through all the hassle to install the correct drivers.
And now I don't know which drivers to install anymore.
Hermantje said:
I tried this, but I couldn't get the official flash tool from Sony to work.
I apparently had to have a company when making an account to log in. Very odd.
I assumed this other flashtool made by probably xda developers did the same thing, but that one always gives me an error that I need to install the drivers first. Yet I've used this program before and back then I already went through all the hassle to install the correct drivers.
And now I don't know which drivers to install anymore.
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You need to follow the instructions in sony's developer website for installing the flash tool..
Did you install the drivers using the drivers folder in flashtool??
And does your phone get recognized by the flashtool, I mean does it show your android version etc etc..??
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Android 5.0
ap030993 said:
You need to follow the instructions in sony's developer website for installing the flash tool..
Did you install the drivers using the drivers folder in flashtool??
And does your phone get recognized by the flashtool, I mean does it show your android version etc etc..??
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Android 5.0
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Thanks A LOT!
Sony's beta flashtool, Emma, works like a CHARM!
I initially forgot to copy the customisation file from the zip to the installation folder. Thanks for reminding me to check the instructions
The unofficial flashtool couldn't recognise my phone, but Sony's one could.
Thanks so much for answering my questions, I'm starting to learn how it all works! If I could, I'd give you 10 thanks. But I think that's against the rules c:
Hermantje said:
Thanks A LOT!
Sony's beta flashtool, Emma, works like a CHARM!
I initially forgot to copy the customisation file from the zip to the installation folder. Thanks for reminding me to check the instructions
The unofficial flashtool couldn't recognise my phone, but Sony's one could.
Thanks so much for answering my questions, I'm starting to learn how it all works! If I could, I'd give you 10 thanks. But I think that's against the rules c:
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Thats what i advise to everyone, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS PROPERLY!!
Yes you can give me 10 thanks in 10 posts!!
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Android 5.0
Will flashing through EMMA relock the BL?
gafi said:
Will flashing through EMMA relock the BL?
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It won't.
My bootloader is still unlocked, though my root is gone and everything else is back to normal.
Try this post for relocking afterwards:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23188292#post23188292
Hi
The development of this ROM has been suspended at the moment due to my busy and conflicting schedule. However, fellow developer krabappel2548 is working on an AOSP ROM too. You may like to check out his work on the XDA Forums and on Facebook. I would like to thank all members of the XDA community for your generous assistance and kind support.
I am new to Android development and have recently gotten myself a brand new Xperia S. After browsing through many forums and websites, I have discovered that our Xperia S was once an experimental device of the AOSP. However, I have noticed that there are hardly any AOSP ROMS built for our device. As I'm having a break now, I have some free time on my hands so I thought why not have a go at building an AOSP ROM for our device. So, I present to you XDantheManX Jellybean, a vanilla AOSP ROM for our Xperia S.
Basically, I downloaded the Android sources from the official repository, cloned the Xperia S AOSP repository, included the software binaries for Xperia S from Sony Mobile and built an Android system for our device. I will be uploading my sources onto a GitHub repository for all to contribute in the near future.
WARNING! This is an unstable PRE-ALPHA release. I will not be held responsible if you brick your device.
DOWNLOAD XDantheManX Jellybean 4.2.1 (Unflashable)
DOWNLOAD XDantheManX Jellybean 4.1.1 (Recommended)
DOWNLOAD XDantheManX Jellybean 4.1.1 (Flashable CWM Zip)
Pre-requisites
- Unlocked bootloader. Instructions here.
- Installed fastboot driver for Xperia S if using Windows.
- Android SDK
Code:
#include
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
Installation instructions
1. Download XDantheManX Jellybean (CWM flashable zip) and flash using CWM Recovery.
2. Flash a CM10 kernel eg. FXP/NOVA of your choice.
Bugs
Report bugs here!
At present, we have issues with compiling the ROM and getting it to boot because:
- Sony's Github device files are in the progress of being modified for Android 4.2
- Therefore, we are unable to create a fully-working 4.1 ROM
- We are also unable to create a fully-working 4.2 ROM as the migration has not been completed.
So, we're stuck somewhere in the middle :/
- Fastboot flashing method is stuck on system.img for 4.1.2
Please post any bugs on this thread and inform me if it is working/not working. PM me if you require any assistance or would like to work together in developing this ROM.
Let's work together to improve this ROM! :highfive:
Hit the Thanks :good: button if this made your day!
Good luck man, it's good to see a AOSP ROM for our device
That is really nice. I look forward to test this on my device soon. Good job man :good:
EDIT: Why such a complicated way of installing this? Can't it be a little bit more user-friendly? Like install ROM with CWM, and maybe flash the kernel with fastboot?
And both links lead to AOSP 4.1.2. No link for JB 4.2.1.
Felimenta97 said:
That is really nice. I look forward to test this on my device soon. Good job man :good:
EDIT: Why such a complicated way of installing this? Can't it be a little bit more user-friendly? Like install ROM with CWM, and maybe flash the kernel with fastboot?
And both links lead to AOSP 4.1.2. No link for JB 4.2.1.
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Link to JB 4.2.1 fixed!
I'm still quite new to this and am not sure how to create a flashable CWM zip. Could you teach me how please? Thanks.
Thx for supporting XS and this community
I will try it soon
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app
XDantheManX said:
Link to JB 4.2.1 fixed!
I'm still quite new to this and am not sure how to create a flashable CWM zip. Could you teach me how please? Thanks.
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I don't know how to do that, sorry
I never did anything with that instalation method, and even being quite a experienced user, I'm scared of that
Try asking help for championswinner (AOKP dev) or Krabappel (KA ROM dev).
XDantheManX said:
Link to JB 4.2.1 fixed!
I'm still quite new to this and am not sure how to create a flashable CWM zip. Could you teach me how please? Thanks.
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try this - [GUIDE] How to make a cwm recovery flashable zip - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721680
First 4.2.1 for our device...
Thank you so much...
As it is a pre alpha ,i wanted to ask are the basic things working like mobile data ,wifi ,bluetooth, camera etc etc??
Edit:- First Vanilla 4.1.2 for our device as 4.2.1 has some problems....
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Key Lime Pie
ap030993 said:
First 4.2.1 for our device...
Thank you so much...
As it is a pre alpha ,i wanted to ask are the basic things working like mobile data ,wifi ,bluetooth, camera etc etc??
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Key Lime Pie
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especially the Wi-Fi, the CM10 rom never seems to read the MAC from my telephone and gives it a MAC adress build in the rom itself, since me and my father both had cm10 we had had same MAC, the wifi gives ip's based on MAC so that conflicted a lot. (thus i went back to CM9.1)
does this rom read the actual telephone's MAC adress?
This way of installing is the same as the way in which Sony released the ICS beta for the 2011 line. It's totally safe, don't worry
Update: Receiving error when executing first command in instructions?
fareeed said:
This way of installing is the same as the way in which Sony released the ICS beta for the 2011 line. It's totally safe, don't worry
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If you say so, I will do it. To go back, the only thing is installing a kernel with a recovery and go back, right? Kinda confused.
Felimenta97 said:
If you say so, I will do it. To go back, the only thing is installing a kernel with a recovery and go back, right? Kinda confused.
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Doesn't seem to flash throws out errors when trying to execute the first command,
Code:
fastboot flash userdata out/target/product/lt26/userdata.img
Yeah to return just flash kernel with recovery and restore your nandroid or w/e
fareeed said:
Doesn't seem to flash throws out errors when trying to execute the first command,
Code:
fastboot flash userdata out/target/product/lt26/userdata.img
Yeah to return just flash kernel with recovery and restore your nandroid or w/e
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Ok. And you're saying that the first command line isn't working?
Felimenta97 said:
Ok. And you're saying that the first command line isn't working?
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Yeah, I think fastboot flash userdata userdata.img may work. Not too sure, best off waiting for the dev to reply I think.
fareeed said:
Yeah, I think fastboot flash userdata userdata.img may work. Not too sure, best off waiting for the dev to reply I think.
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fareeed said:
This way of installing is the same as the way in which Sony released the ICS beta for the 2011 line. It's totally safe, don't worry
Update: Receiving error when executing first command in instructions?
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Are you using the 4.1.2 or 4.2.1 build? I would recommend using the 4.1.1 build.
Apologies for my mistake in the instruction. I stated to move the extracted files to the Android SDK Tools folder where fastboot resides. Therefore, since both files reside in the same directory, to flash userdata.img, the code should be:
Code:
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
Hope the flashing is successful now! :fingers-crossed:
I built this ROM following the instructions on the Sony Xperia S AOSP Github as I have a powerful machine and wanted to develop an AOSP ROM for the community. However, I have yet to test it as I currently have a locked bootloader, having gotten it recently. Nevertheless, I am planning to unlock it in the near future though as software development has always been my passion and the I am planning to use the Xperia S to test and develop more software, such as Firefox OS, which I'm very interested in at the moment.
Do you know if unlocking the bootloader will void my warranty, and to what extent? Thanks.
XDantheManX said:
Are you using the 4.1.2 or 4.2.1 build? I would recommend using the 4.1.1 build.
Apologies for my mistake in the instruction. I stated to move the extracted files to the Android SDK Tools folder where fastboot resides. Therefore, since both files reside in the same directory, to flash userdata.img, the code should be:
Code:
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
Hope the flashing is successful now! :fingers-crossed:
I built this ROM following the instructions on the Sony Xperia S AOSP Github as I have a powerful machine and wanted to develop an AOSP ROM for the community. However, I have yet to test it as I currently have a locked bootloader, having gotten it recently. Nevertheless, I am planning to unlock it in the near future though as software development has always been my passion and the I am planning to use the Xperia S to test and develop more software, such as Firefox OS, which I'm very interested in at the moment.
Do you know if unlocking the bootloader will void my warranty, and to what extent? Thanks.
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I will flash 4.2.1 just for a quick try and such.
About unlocking bootloader, the theory is that they still should fix your device if no hardware harm due overclocking or anything like that happened, but most stores don't fix it just because being unlocked. Also it breaks Download Music Info from Walkman and Bravia Engine on Stock ICS (it's a bug).
ERROR while flashing the second part:
If I type "fastboot flashall" it gives me:
"error: neither -p product specified nor ANDROID_PRODUCT_OUT set"
What should I do?
I already flashed userdata.img...
Even after flashing ramdisk.img, the system got stuck on flashing boot.img, so I stopped, tried to flash the dual.elf (dual boot kernel) and failed. I rebooted the phone (Had to do so, fastboot command didn't worked) and I still have dual boot recovery. Restoring backup now. Hope not to have any problems with the userdata.img thing.
Felimenta97 said:
I will flash 4.2.1 just for a quick try and such.
About unlocking bootloader, the theory is that they still should fix your device if no hardware harm due overclocking or anything like that happened, but most stores don't fix it just because being unlocked. Also it breaks Download Music Info from Walkman and Bravia Engine on Stock ICS (it's a bug).
ERROR while flashing the second part:
If I type "fastboot flashall" it gives me:
"error: neither -p product specified nor ANDROID_PRODUCT_OUT set"
What should I do?
I already flashed userdata.img...
Even after flashing ramdisk.img, the system got stuck on flashing boot.img, so I stopped, tried to flash the dual.elf (dual boot kernel) and failed. I rebooted the phone (Had to do so, fastboot command didn't worked) and I still have dual boot recovery. Restoring backup now. Hope not to have any problems with the userdata.img thing.
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Thanks for testing out the ROM, @Felimenta97! There have been some reported problems with flashing the boot.img for Android 4.2.1 and I was not sure if they have been addressed yet, therefore I did not recommend to flash it. However, Bjorn Andersson, the lead developer on Sony Xperia S AOSP has stated that Sony will be addressing these problems in a future update of their Github repositories. I will then rebuild 4.2.1 again after the update.
userdata.img is flashed as the /data partition on the ROM. Therefore, if you wipe the data partition using your recovery, your phone should be working fine after the restore.
I will be unlocking my bootloader and testing the ROMs soon, during which I will try to address the reported errors. Are you able to get a working BRAVIA Engine/ BRAVA Engine 2 on the stock/custom ROM after unlocking the bootloader? Have you tried flashing 4.1.2? Thanks!
XDantheManX said:
Thanks for testing out the ROM, @Felimenta97! There have been some reported problems with flashing the boot.img for Android 4.2.1 and I was not sure if they have been addressed yet, therefore I did not recommend to flash it. However, Bjorn Andersson, the lead developer on Sony Xperia S AOSP has stated that Sony will be addressing these problems in a future update of their Github repositories. I will then rebuild 4.2.1 again after the update.
userdata.img is flashed as the /data partition on the ROM. Therefore, if you wipe the data partition using your recovery, your phone should be working fine after the restore.
I will be unlocking my bootloader and testing the ROMs soon, during which I will try to address the reported errors. Are you able to get a working BRAVIA Engine/ BRAVA Engine 2 on the stock/custom ROM after unlocking the bootloader? Have you tried flashing 4.1.2? Thanks!
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I get it, I think... Anyway, I will wait for it then. I didn't tried the 4.1.2 because it isn't exactly what I want. I kinda want to check what is working on 4.2, the new things etc. I have 4.1.2 on PA, so I'm happy with it
But I can try flashing 4.1.2 for testing if you want. Btw, what I have to do with that kernel file?
About BRAVIA, it's a bug related to ICS and bootloader. No one knows how to make it work on Stock ROMs. Some say Bravia is working on PAC (AOSP based) ROM. I'm not sure about it, though.
Felimenta97 said:
I have 4.1.2 on PA, so I'm happy with it
But I can try flashing 4.1.2 for testing if you want. Btw, what I have to do with that kernel file?
About BRAVIA, it's a bug related to ICS and bootloader. No one knows how to make it work on Stock ROMs. Some say Bravia is working on PAC (AOSP based) ROM. I'm not sure about it, though.
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Thanks @Felimenta97! I would love it if you could test 4.1.2 to check if there are any problems with the flashing.
You may disregard the kernel file. I had included it as it was output when I built the ROM. After further reading, I understand that the kernel has been merged together with ramdisk.img into boot.img so I'm clueless to the file's purpose at the moment too.
Is PA 4.1.2 working well as a ROM for daily use? Thanks for your assistance!
XDantheManX said:
Thanks @Felimenta97! I would love it if you could test 4.1.2 to check if there are any problems with the flashing.
You may disregard the kernel file. I had included it as it was output when I built the ROM. After further reading, I understand that the kernel has been merged together with ramdisk.img into boot.img so I'm clueless to the file's purpose at the moment too.
Is PA 4.1.2 working well as a ROM for daily use? Thanks for your assistance!
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I'm using it more as a test ROM and backup ROM. I'm the PA, Dark PA and PAC main tester, so...
But yes, PA works fine for me. One of the best AOSP ROMs so far.
I will test it now.
I am kinda new to rooting and flashing so i am in need of some assistance.
My goal is to flash a new firmware on my xperia s and have it rooted.
I am not quite sure which steps i need to take in which order to do that. I would be very greatfull if someone could tell me the steps i have to take.
I will look for the guides here but i need to know what when to do.
I can unlock my bootloader, and i'm running a .55 version.
schpongo said:
I am kinda new to rooting and flashing so i am in need of some assistance.
My goal is to flash a new firmware on my xperia s and have it rooted.
I am not quite sure which steps i need to take in which order to do that. I would be very greatfull if someone could tell me the steps i have to take.
I will look for the guides here but i need to know what when to do.
I can unlock my bootloader, and i'm running a .55 version.
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First of all don't panic!
Grab any .55 firmware and install it with FlashTool, when installation is finished don't turn on the phone, disconnect it and hold Volume UP button so it boots in Fastboot mode, then in FlashTool click FLASH then select fastboot and press Flash Kernel > flash this one (Download) When it's over just turn on your device as normal and you will have .55 with Root & Recovery. Good Luck
BEFORE INSTALLING KERNEL UNRAR THE PACKAGE YOU NEED ONLY .elf File.
Just Select elite.elf when choosing kernel to flash.
Attached KERNEL is by RaymanFX.
Thank your for the quick answer.
Do i first need to unlock my bootloarder?
Which firmwares can i install with that kernel?
schpongo said:
Thank your for the quick answer.
Do i first need to unlock my bootloarder?
Which firmwares can i install with that kernel?
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Hello @schpongo,
I'd Certainly Help You Out.
First of AlL, What You Need Is
1. Unlocked Bootloader - http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2. Rooted Device - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133063
3. Installing CWM Recovery. I prefer RecoverX - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773227
And As My Friend In Above Post Said. Do Not Panic. It Takes Patience. And lots of waiting time.
Till one process is complete do not try to unplug or close anything. Its easy when you do things very calmly.
Ok Now for Available ROMS - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1950706
If you require suggestions regarding flashing roms I'd advice you to start with TEAM FXP ROMS - Cyanogen Mod 10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780338
Youtube Video Link How To - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O52IeX93Jek
Dont Forget To Press Thanks Button!
Thanks great answer I'l try my luck tomorrow.
It's late here and i want to be sure i don't make any mistakes in the process.
Again thank your for the fast and helpful answers.
schpongo said:
Thanks great answer I'l try my luck tomorrow.
It's late here and i want to be sure i don't make any mistakes in the process.
Again thank your for the fast and helpful answers.
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You are welcome! Please Go Through The Articles Carefully. It really Helps!!
I have completed steps 1 to 3 and would like to know how i would go about installing a new firmware.
schpongo said:
I have completed steps 1 to 3 and would like to know how i would go about installing a new firmware.
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Once You Have Done All The Three Steps.
Load The Firmware (Zip file) and Google Apps.
And Boot into Recovery ( Done by Pressing The Volume Up Button on Phone Switch on)
This Video Link Will Help You For Any Further Questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O52IeX93Jek
Thank you again for being so patient with me!
schpongo said:
Thank you again for being so patient with me!
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Have Fun Flashing! Take Care!
I followed the steps and i was kinda successful but only kind of.
It gets stuck when it comes to the cyanogen boot screen.
What do i do now i did a backup before using cwm but if i try to restore it says " Error while flashing boot image!".
Help
I need somebody
Help
not just anybody
Help
I Solved the Problem partly by using the flash tool to get back the stock os.
You can use the Flash tool to flash the boot.img file in the phone. It's really simple then manually doing it. I am on phone so can not provide you the link. Please use the search button on how to flash boot. Img using flash tool. Looping in boot is because the boot.img was not flashed properly. Use the flash tool to do it. I too had the same problem when I first flashed but soon found out the problem. Reply back if everything works..
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
dwarkesh2492 said:
You can use the Flash tool to flash the boot.img file in the phone. It's really simple then manually doing it. I am on phone so can not provide you the link. Please use the search button on how to flash boot. Img using flash tool. Looping in boot is because the boot.img was not flashed properly. Use the flash tool to do it. I too had the same problem when I first flashed but soon found out the problem. Reply back if everything works..
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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Thx for all the help I'm not quite sure what did the trick but I'm now running cm10
schpongo said:
Thx for all the help I'm not quite sure what did the trick but I'm now running cm10
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CM 10 is a really good Rom with Stable recovery.
You can even download other ROMS of Build NOZOMI - (Code Name For Xperia S) eg Slim Bean build 5 Nozomi JB 4.2.2
And directly flash it from CWM recovery.
dwarkesh2492 said:
CM 10 is a really good Rom with Stable recovery.
You can even download other ROMS of Build NOZOMI - (Code Name For Xperia S) eg Slim Bean build 5 Nozomi JB 4.2.2
And directly flash it from CWM recovery.
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Will i lose apps and settings?
schpongo said:
Will i lose apps and settings?
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Yes, Unfortunately For This Purpose There is A Need for a little knowledge of Titanium Back Up.
It Will Bring All Your Settings Messages And Apps Back Without Any Modifications. Or loosing it.
The Reason : Every Time You Flash A New Rom
You Always ,
1 Whip Cache Partition
2 Cache /data /sysytem
3 Dalvik Cache
This Removes All The Apps.
I have an Arc S with ICS, since I upgraded to ICS the telephone are incredible slow
I realy want to use this rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083286
But I have never use roms/flash a phone before and thinking about follow those:
Unlocked booter
1. Flash Stock .62 / .42
2. Root and install CWM
3. Download the rom and your device patch from downloads and put them in SD Card
4. Boot into recovery
5. Wipe Data/factory reset
6. Go to advanced-Wipe Dalvik Cache and go back
7. Go to Mounts and Storage-Format /System and go back
8. Flash the rom and device patch and wifi modules
9. Reboot and enjoy the Dual Core Xperia Arc and Arc S
But here are a few questions:
1. What means Stock. 62/ 42?
2. Where can I download CWM?
1. What means Stock. 62/ 42?
2. Where can I download CWM?[/B][/QUOTE]
1. Stock. 62/ 42 means sony's latest offical Gb android 2.3 firmware
2. You can use x-parts CWM installer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler&hl=en
Flash custom kernel
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390362690511176850
Lectures houguisi
1. Stock. 62/ 42 means sony's latest offical Gb android 2.3 firmware
2. You can use x-parts CWM installer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler&hl=en
Flash custom kernel
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390362690511176850
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Ok, does it mean that I need to have 62/42 on my phone, because I have ICS(official) on my phone for the moment.
Are there any people here who have tried this rom lately? Seems to be very stable, or are there any other rom that are even more stable?
Also the member on this forum, XtremeSilencer. Who made this app is banned, why? Is it something with the app?
@Peterrrrr said:
Ok, does it mean that I need to have 62/42 on my phone, because I have ICS(official) on my phone for the moment.
Are there any people here who have tried this rom lately? Seems to be very stable, or are there any other rom that are even more stable?
Also the member on this forum, XtremeSilencer. Who made this app is banned, why? Is it something with the app?
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62/42 means you have to have original firmware with build number 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.62.
Are you going to unlock your bootloader?
Because if you had done it already you dont need to flash first the stock GB .62/.42, and the atomic rom itself (or a kernel) installs automatically the CWM.
If you dont want to unlock it, then yes, the instructions you paste are the ones you must follow.
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If i recall correctly he was banned because of his attitude, kinda arrogant.
And, dont know if its "official" but there is a 8.0 version in the last pages.
@Peterrrrr said:
Are there any people here who have tried this rom lately? Seems to be very stable, or are there any other rom that are even more stable?
Also the member on this forum, XtremeSilencer. Who made this app is banned, why? Is it something with the app?
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I used this rom for quite a while and i was very content with it. Fastest rom i've tried so far, stable (almost no crashes or things like that) and everything is working fine (like hdmi or notification led).
He got banned because he created a 2nd account here on xda which is not allowed. He also disrespected other rules but there's nothing wrong with the rom itself.
17th_angel said:
Are you going to unlock your bootloader?
Because if you had done it already you dont need to flash first the stock GB .62/.42, and the atomic rom itself (or a kernel) installs automatically the CWM.
If you dont want to unlock it, then yes, the instructions you paste are the ones you must follow.
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If i recall correctly he was banned because of his attitude, kinda arrogant.
And, dont know if its "official" but there is a 8.0 version in the last pages.
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Im not sure if I dare to inlock the bootloader, scared that I might screw things up
If Im going to do it this is the instructions, so I have a few questions:
2. Flash Doomkernel v22 using fastboot
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I dont need to do anything before If I have a stock offical non-root ICS?
5. Go to advanced-Wipe Dalvik Cache and go back
6. Go to Mounts and Storage-Format /System and go back
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Should I press ok/enter, sounds strange av about "go back"
7. Flash the rom and device patch and wifi modules
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Where do I do this?
Prophax said:
I used this rom for quite a while and i was very content with it. Fastest rom i've tried so far, stable (almost no crashes or things like that) and everything is working fine (like hdmi or notification led).
He got banned because he created a 2nd account here on xda which is not allowed. He also disrespected other rules but there's nothing wrong with the rom itself.
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Is it you? Because it is your first post?
@Peterrrrr said:
Im not sure if I dare to inlock the bootloader, scared that I might screw things up
If Im going to do it this is the instructions, so I have a few questions:
I dont need to do anything before If I have a stock offical non-root ICS?
Should I press ok/enter, sounds strange av about "go back"
Where do I do this?
Is it you? Because it is your first post?
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Haha lol, no
Don't unlock your bootloader if you have no idea how to do it.
You will find steps 5-7 in cwm recovery. Please inform yourself about how to flash a rom (root, boot to cwm etc.), otherwise you will screw things up eventually.
Prophax said:
Haha lol, no
Don't unlock your bootloader if you have no idea how to do it.
You will find steps 5-7 in cwm recovery. Please inform yourself about how to flash a rom (root, boot to cwm etc.), otherwise you will screw things up eventually.
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Are there any good and "very easy" guide out there?
So, maybe I should try another rom.
Which rom with locked bootloader based on Gingerbread is the most stablized?
The things I do with my phone is web-browsning, talk and taking pictures.No gaming...
@Peterrrrr said:
So, maybe I should try another rom.
Which rom with locked bootloader based on Gingerbread is the most stablized?
The things I do with my phone is web-browsning, talk and taking pictures.No gaming...
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Don't ask. Comparing ROM is forbidden on XDA. Try the ROM out yourself and see which one suits you best. If you continue to ask for "the most stabilized ROM", I will call for a mod to close this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2097137
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Think you should test any jb rom, you will see the arc like never before
Prophax said:
Haha lol, no
Don't unlock your bootloader if you have no idea how to do it.
You will find steps 5-7 in cwm recovery. Please inform yourself about how to flash a rom (root, boot to cwm etc.), otherwise you will screw things up eventually.
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If I dont enter the menus for administration; what can go wrong? Is it easy to screw up?
1. DO NOT Flash CM11 or any ROM without the 3.4 kernel because the official one still uses the 3.x kernel and the new boot loader uses 3.4 it will not boot.
2. DO NOT flash an old recovery not for the kit kat boot loader.
3. DON'T NOT make a backup before flashing roms so you can easily go back.
everyone please add your suggestions i will update the op with them.
billycar11 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785214
Please post at link above i just want every one to know about the things not to do.
It is easier to have every thing in one thread.
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You actually saved my bacon. Can you elaborate more though?? Not sure if I understand
gtmaster303 said:
You actually saved my bacon. Can you elaborate more though?? Not sure if I understand
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sure just tell me what to expand on in the other thread and i will do my best but please post in the other thread , 2 threads and maybe soon 3 will be hard to manage that's why i am directing everyone to the original thread.
That's due to security keys in Linux kernel v.3.4 which necessitates a new bootloader service inside the BIOS (aka the bootloader), which then load the security keys first to ensure the kernel is valid before loading. Older kernels will obviously fail as the newly-updated BIOS would think that the kernel keys are invalid, thus automatically halting the boot procedure.
(EDITED) To be able to put back in your favorite Jelly Beans distro, you must downgrade the BIOS (bootloader) BUT DO NOT downgrade the Trustzone (*.tz) file or you will do great job of bricking it for good. There's also KK to JB downgrade thread which you can follow the instructions to do so.
(Mod: you can choose to delete or move it to proper thread - just elaborating on the bootloader's boot procedure.)
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