how can i enter sony recovery ? - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hey ..
i ask about how can i log in Recovery mode for Xperia Arc LT15i without flashing kernels.
I want to enter recovery of sony , want to keep sony logo and the ability also to enter recovery without pc.

Do you have you root? If do you can install clockworkmod/cwm which will get you into recovery mode there is a link to download in the dev section or go to market and download it is free.
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thanks For your reply.
i've tried to root my device by " DoomLord v4 zerg rush " but it failed.
could you help me rooting it ?

Muhammed Jalal said:
thanks For your reply.
i've tried to root my device by " DoomLord v4 zerg rush " but it failed.
could you help me rooting it ?
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uhm are you using the stock rom from sony?
because i'm pretty sure .62 cant be rooted with zergRush

Like the post above you can't directly root.62 with zergrush method.
If your bootloader is locked you can use flashtools to downgrade to .42 then get root with zergrush, then you can update over the air to .62 and still keep root.
If your bootloader is unlocked do not update over the air out you will brick your phone.
Look at the stickies you will find all the tools you need.
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the Bootloader is opened and i uses a prerooted kernel and Windy Ser1es 30.5 rom.
when i try to use titanium back up, it said Root : can't access. so why ? i dnt know.
now, i want to do root manually, how i can do this ?
i want to keep my opened boot loader and keep sony logo with recovery, how can i do this also ?

Flash DooMKernel to get root and then flash the other kernel to keep the Sony logo.
But why do you want to keep that Sony logo?
DooMLoRD's bootlogo looks much better
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thanks for your reply.
another 2 Qs :
-what's the difference bet. CM7.2 and CM9.0 and which is better ?
-which kernel is best to use ?

CM7.2 = Android 2.3.7
CM9 = Android 4.0.4
For CM ROMs the included kernels are the best
For gingerbread from Sony I'd say go for DooMKernel
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thanks ..
can you help here in this thread also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1609861

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[Q] Official update for rooted Arc

Hi,
Can I update my rooted Arc with the official ICS update ? I have already removed several system apps with Titanium Backup.
mukunth said:
Hi,
Can I update my rooted Arc with the official ICS update ? I have already removed several system apps with Titanium Backup.
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no.. resore all apps to system/app or reflash the firmware again {recommended}..:
ArcMan09 said:
no.. resore all apps to system/app or reflash the firmware again {recommended}..:
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Thanks, ArcMan09. I have only rooted the Arc and have not installed any other firmware - it still has the existing manufacturer's firmware. I have also not unlocked the bootloader. Will it not accept an "official" update again ?
The updates do some checks on your current system, if it seems modified it will not update. Just do a restore in pcc it will install the latest version on your phone for you.
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Just flash 4.1.A.0.562 ftf files with FlashTool.
FlashTool do not require unlocked bootloader.
After that you can root easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598072
I have a rooted Arc S with .62 firmware. The right way to update is to reflash the firmware and then update to ICS via PCC?
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I just updated my Arc to ICS. Connected through the Sony Companion which detected the SW update and it downloaded and updated it. The downside of this is that my existing root has been 'patched', ie, it has been unrooted with the update. Waiting for Doomlord to work his magic now
mukunth said:
I just updated my Arc to ICS. Connected through the Sony Companion which detected the SW update and it downloaded and updated it. The downside of this is that my existing root has been 'patched', ie, it has been unrooted with the update. Waiting for Doomlord to work his magic now
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there is already a root method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
OverLo4d said:
there is already a root method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
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Yes - but what we really need is a 1-click rather than flash 'down', root and then flash. Am too lazy for these you know...basically a zergrush exploit or an emulator trick for the latest firmare...
mukunth said:
Yes - but what we really need is a 1-click rather than flash 'down', root and then flash. Am too lazy for these you know...basically a zergrush exploit or an emulator trick for the latest firmare...
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There is no easy root method at the moment. If you want root then you will need to downgrade the kernel then root then update kernel.
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The only easy way is an unlocked bootloader, other you'll either have to use the downgrade or wait for an exploit.
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Ok, so I have now rooted following instructions from this thread :
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
Step 1. Download Flashtool
Step 2. Download the .562 kernel
Step 3. Flash .562 kernel and reboot phone
Step 4. Root using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
Step 5. Download the .431 kernel
Step 6. Flash .431 kernel and reboot phone
I don't see why you need to go check on the talk.sonymobile.com site as those very same instructions have been posted here.
You do realise that everything that happens there is just a rehash of what happens here at XDA. :cyclops:
xtacy! said:
I don't see why you need to go check on the talk.sonymobile.com site as those very same instructions have been posted here.
You do realise that everything that happens there is just a rehash of what happens here at XDA. :cyclops:
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True...just that I had several links bookmarked on this rooting thing and I followed one of them. Btw, the .562 & .431 kernel links were about 5 MB each, whereas the ones I found on XDA were ~250MB - guess they included the entire stuff...or, I wasn't searching properly here:crying:
mukunth said:
True...just that I had several links bookmarked on this rooting thing and I followed one of them. Btw, the .562 & .431 kernel links were about 5 MB each, whereas the ones I found on XDA were ~250MB - guess they included the entire stuff...or, I wasn't searching properly here:crying:
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The 250mb ones will be ftfs, so the whole rom not just the kernel
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smartarse93 said:
The 250mb ones will be ftfs, so the whole rom not just the kernel
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Righto...just wondering why you need to download the whole ftf's when kernel flash would do...
Probably because they couldn't find the kernel alone. In that case, the only option would be to download the entire ftf.
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Problem with recovery android 4.0

Hello guys yesterday I installed the new android 4.0 on my xperia arc (lt15i) and now i d like to install the big pack v3.1, and to do that I need a recovery, so Itried to install cwm recovery but clockworkmod seems not to work on the lt18i (my lt15i is now recognized as a lt18i because of the update)
so I tried different way to install a recovery but everytime I tried to reboot on recovery mod à blue led turn on the Sony screen appears and that's all my phone just freeze on it and I need to reboot it by the hard method...
Do someone have a solution
Sry if I made faults but I'm french
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thefirecrow said:
Hello guys yesterday I installed the new android 4.0 on my xperia arc (lt15i) and now i d like to install the big pack v3.1, and to do that I need a recovery, so Itried to install cwm recovery but clockworkmod seems not to work on the lt18i (my lt15i is now recognized as a lt18i because of the update)
so I tried different way to install a recovery but everytime I tried to reboot on recovery mod à blue led turn on the Sony screen appears and that's all my phone just freeze on it and I need to reboot it by the hard method...
Do someone have a solution
Sry if I made faults but I'm french
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how did you install recovery?
Is your phone plugged into the pc when you try to boot recovery?
Pvy.
thefirecrow said:
Hello guys yesterday I installed the new android 4.0 on my xperia arc (lt15i) and now i d like to install the big pack v3.1, and to do that I need a recovery, so Itried to install cwm recovery but clockworkmod seems not to work on the lt18i (my lt15i is now recognized as a lt18i because of the update)
so I tried different way to install a recovery but everytime I tried to reboot on recovery mod à blue led turn on the Sony screen appears and that's all my phone just freeze on it and I need to reboot it by the hard method...
Do someone have a solution
Sry if I made faults but I'm french
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If I am correct the big pack 3.1 Is not for ics, it is only for gb.
To install cwm you need root.
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Root for 4.0.4 has not come out yet,man. Recovery can not be installed without root.
I'm using android 4.0.3 and my phone is rooted ,I tried to install cwm with the cwm official app and it still doesnt work
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kkyyb said:
Root for 4.0.4 has not come out yet,man. Recovery can not be installed without root.
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Root for 4.0.4 Xperia Arc/ Arc S was out a while ago. One must downgrade the kernel, root and then upgrade it.
try to put your drive into flashmode and flash back to a stock rom/kernel and try install the big pack on an GB rom!
First of all, go to this forum and download the LT15i 4.0.4 update for your phone. I suggest Generic Global World.
Flash it using the latest version of Flashtool (v0.8.6.0). Check the No Final Verification box. Welcome to the correct build of ICS for your phone. LOL!
Now you've already downloaded the LT18's 4.0.3 ftf previously. Using Flashtool, just flash the kernel alone of the 4.0.3 build. Make sure you exclude everything else. The 4.0.3 kernel is rootable using the zergrush exploit.
Once that's done, flash back the 4.0.4 kernel. Again making sure to exclude everything else other than the kernel.
And there you go, you have a rooted 4.0.4. After this, go download pvyParts' Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market.
That should solve your problem. You should have no issues with CWM after that. (Maybe except a slight offline charging issue. )
xtacy! said:
First of all, go to this forum and download the LT15i 4.0.4 update for your phone. I suggest Generic Global World.
Flash it using the latest version of Flashtool (v0.8.6.0). Check the No Final Verification box. Welcome to the correct build of ICS for your phone. LOL!
Now you've already downloaded the LT18's 4.0.3 ftf previously. Using Flashtool, just flash the kernel alone of the 4.0.3 build. Make sure you exclude everything else. The 4.0.3 kernel is rootable using the zergrush exploit.
Once that's done, flash back the 4.0.4 kernel. Again making sure to exclude everything else other than the kernel.
And there you go, you have a rooted 4.0.4. After this, go download pvyParts' Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market.
That should solve your problem. You should have no issues with CWM after that. (Maybe except a slight offline charging issue. )
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zergrush is for gingerbread.
Incorrect post. Thank you for no delete button
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OverLo4d said:
zergrush is for gingerbread.
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Sorry, my bad. I misquoted. I meant to say use DooMLorD's Rooting Toolkit for ICS.
EDIT: I take that back. The Rooting Toolkit DOES use the zergrush exploit.
xtacy! said:
First of all, go to this forum and download the LT15i 4.0.4 update for your phone. I suggest Generic Global World.
Flash it using the latest version of Flashtool (v0.8.6.0). Check the No Final Verification box. Welcome to the correct build of ICS for your phone. LOL!
Now you've already downloaded the LT18's 4.0.3 ftf previously. Using Flashtool, just flash the kernel alone of the 4.0.3 build. Make sure you exclude everything else. The 4.0.3 kernel is rootable using the zergrush exploit.
Once that's done, flash back the 4.0.4 kernel. Again making sure to exclude everything else other than the kernel.
And there you go, you have a rooted 4.0.4. After this, go download pvyParts' Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market.
That should solve your problem. You should have no issues with CWM after that. (Maybe except a slight offline charging issue. )
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I tried that, it just reboot backs in to the phone
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deconfrost said:
I tried that, it just reboot backs in to the phone
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dont worry about it, the old back button trick did the job

[HELP]Xperia Arc LT15i stuck on SONY after installing Xperia Ice Bean

Hi
After attempting to install Xperia Ice Bean on my Xperia LT15i awhile ago then reboot the phone, I am now astuck on SONY Logo. Itried giving n 10 minutes to wait for the tools to be installed however, I still got this SONY logo. I performed full reboot by removing the battery and still getting the same.
Now, I'm trying to revive my phone by installing the stock ROM of ICS 4.0.4.
Can somebody help me on this. I'm so nervous already that I might not be able to revive my phone.
Please I need your help guys ASAP.
BTW I'm using LT15i running on Rooted ICS 4.0.4 with the updated Busybox installed.
Managed to install CWM.
Here's what happened.
I have to tell it honestly. I didn't follow the instructions on how to correctly install the ROM. I just mount the sdcard and install the zip without even wiping the data and doing factory reset. I know its wrong but I still did it.
Can somebody assist me on this.
Thanks, I can donate some of my cash to your build if I revive my phone back.
Assuming you can get into flash mode, just reflash stock Rom available in the general arc section, use flashtools for this.
After you get stock back you are at the point of decision, do you stick with current set up or try custom roms, remember custom roms sometimes need custom kernels as well so you will need unlocked bootloader to send them via fastboot.
I have found some custom roms don't work I too get blank screens etc, but have installed the pureness build and it runs well
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+1
don't get panic..,
Yes just flash a firmware by flashtools ..it should b back to normal.
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hi - thanks
Thanks for everything. I managed to revive my arc. And yeah you're right it's easy.
I want to have a stable custom ROM. I'm just messin' my phone till I got the right ROM for me. I'll try the Purenes now. hehe.. Thanks.
You forgot the kernel.
whiskey_1388 said:
Thanks for everything. I managed to revive my arc. And yeah you're right it's easy.
I want to have a stable custom ROM. I'm just messin' my phone till I got the right ROM for me. I'll try the Purenes now. hehe.. Thanks.
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Try the arconium & Mooded rom ; )
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What version of that would be great on arc lt15i? Do you have a suggestion? Link please if you have. Thanks.
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Flash Rom
lavenderdl said:
Flash Rom
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Even my phone is stuck on the sony logo i try the utimate hd rom,jelly sandwich and remix but it is stuck on the sony logo
plz help
stock kernel
rooted
bootloader unlock
shahryar9 said:
Even my phone is stuck on the sony logo i try the utimate hd rom,jelly sandwich and remix but it is stuck on the sony logo
plz help
stock kernel
rooted
bootloader unlock
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Here is Ultimate HD ROM site and you have instrucions bellow,read them and you'll be able to flash this ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
DO all the steps.Don't do just some,all steps.Good luck
P.s 1.flash kernel for Rom
2.fully wipe
3.flash rom
4.flash kernel modules
5.reboot and enjoy
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[Q] Rooting Arc (now confussed)

Hi i have a question which you have most prob answered 100,000 times. Rooting Arc LT15i, 4.0.2.A.0.62 (USB debugging on). Computer OS win8 SDK tools installed
I have been reading alot about doing this for months and now i have read so many tutorials ect. about it i have now confussed myself about it
I am downloading at the moment a.0.42 gen global and i have already installed flashtool and then run doomlord v4 to root then use OTA to update to .62 is this correct? also do i need to install a custom rom/kernal and unlock bootloader becuase i have never touched the phone
I just need a tutorial which works if you understand
Jamief1 said:
I just need a tutorial which works if you understand
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Pick one and follow it then. - how to root xperia arc Starting new threads on this is highly annoying these days given how many threads there are related to it.
Use testpoint to unlock..
Nope you don't have to unlock your bootloader to root your phone by the way
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Search for the guide for the ultimate hd Rom. There is a root guide and after you end up with one of the best arc Roms out there...for locked bootloader!
boyob32 said:
Search for the guide for the ultimate hd Rom. There is a root guide and after you end up with one of the best arc Roms out there...for locked bootloader!
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He's asking for GB root. Root method is different on GB than ICS, therefore those instructions won't help him.
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Thanks for this, i have now rooted which was a complete pain to do phone just kept on saying no. Now i am having problem with ROM manager/project x
trying to install ultimate hd 2.0.3, rom manager first loads to a point i can hardly read it and when i go to flash it says unsupported device so i installed it via project x install finished rebooted and phone, turned back on like normal and not into recovery mode, does this mean i have to unlock the bootloader
please help but i am liking the root requirement apps though
p.s Do i have to update the kernel if i want to try Xperia Ultimate HD because one person says about it for unlocked and doesn't mention it for locked bootloaders
Did you press the volume button on booting as is required to boot into CWM unless the ROMs power options support rebooting into it?
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XperienceD said:
Did you press the volume button on booting as is required to boot into CWM unless the ROMs power options support rebooting into it?
Sent from Myushi
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thanks for the reply i found out to boot into it is by tapping the back button when sony word is up. I am creating a back up tonight then tomorrow i will try to load a rom
AW: [Q] Rooting Arc (now confussed)
If you flash a custom kernel you need to unlock your bootloader
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[Q] Can't root my Arc S !

Hi everyone !
I had a rooted xperia arc s with the last firmware. I have just updating it to 4.1.B.0.587, so it is no longer rooted. The problem is that when I try to root it (I have tried different ways) with Flashtool, it doesn't function. What is strange is that when I plug my Arc S to the computer, Flashtool says busybox version .....
if I try to unroot it, flashtool tell me the phone is not root. And if I begin root, Flashtool stops by saying click restore on your phone, and nothing appears on my phone.
I have tried to restore my phone and to root again but this is the same result...
Can someone help me please ?
Thank you in advance !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711
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I have tried this way to root 2 hours ago. In fact when I run this .exe, a program with chinese characters load and disapears, and that's all = impossible to use it. (I use windows 8, maybe that's the reason why it doesn't work...)
patatorus27 said:
I have tried this way to root 2 hours ago. In fact when I run this .exe, a program with chinese characters load and disapears, and that's all = impossible to use it. (I use windows 8, maybe that's the reason why it doesn't work...)
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Flash .587 ftf and then root again
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Thank you ! I'm going to try it !
That's done i've flashed my phone with the custom rom (4.1.B.0.587.ftf), but I still can't root my phone :crying: !
Please help me !
here is the flashtool log :
(view attached file)
The process stays on the last line when i try to root.
(I'm french) I understand it is doing something and nothing happen, even after 20 minutes.
I have found how to solve my problem : Flash a 4.0.3 kernel root and then flash 4.0.4 to have an updated firmware with the root !
patatorus27 said:
I have found how to solve my problem : Flash a 4.0.3 kernel root and then flash 4.0.4 to have an updated firmware with the root !
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4.0.4 is unrootable. You need to downgrade the kernel so you can use the exploit found in that version of kernel.
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Flash first .63 then use DoomLord's rooting toolkit for ics. 587 was never rootable.
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