I unlocked my boot loader the way it shows you on sonyericsson site, now my phone wont work it gets to the sony ericsson then stops. anyone no whats happened?
Adam1986 said:
I unlocked my boot loader the way it shows you on sonyericsson site, now my phone wont work it gets to the sony ericsson then stops. anyone no whats happened?
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did u flash any rom or kernel??
all i did was root my play using the one click method a wile ago, and was using v6 supercharger, so decided to unlock boot loader how it shows you on sony site, im kind of new to all this, i wanted to try a new rom but i needed to unlock boot loader, now its just stuck at 2nd sony ericsson start up screen.
Adam1986 said:
all i did was root my play using the one click method a wile ago, and was using v6 supercharger, so decided to unlock boot loader how it shows you on sony site, im kind of new to all this, i wanted to try a new rom but i needed to unlock boot loader, now its just stuck at 2nd sony ericsson start up screen.
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unlock bootloader cant cause like that, maybe something else.. try to flash your firmware back using flashtool..
Does anyone no whats happened? please help ha also was gona try installing doomlords kernel but when i try to unzip the file it says its not a valid archive, is it not a zip file?
Adam1986 said:
Does anyone no whats happened? please help ha also was gona try installing doomlords kernel but when i try to unzip the file it says its not a valid archive, is it not a zip file?
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as i said.. flash back your stock rom via flashtool.. it should solve your problem..
for doomkernel.. its a .img file that u need to flash it using fastboot
thanks for helping, where can i find the flash tool? what software do i use to unpack doomlords kernel? thanks again for any help.
Adam1986 said:
thanks for helping, where can i find the flash tool? what software do i use to unpack doomlords kernel? thanks again for any help.
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Flashtool:
http://androxyde.github.com/
what software do i use to unpack doomlords kernel?:
It is usually a .IMG file that you flash using Fastboot.exe (there's many guide in the forums on this, just have a search around)
how do i flash back to stock rom, ive installed flashtool, now do i need to download another rom? also i still cant find anything on how to unpack doomlords kernel :/ sorry for all questions im just a noob ha.
Adam1986 said:
how do i flash back to stock rom, ive installed flashtool, now do i need to download another rom? also i still cant find anything on how to unpack doomlords kernel :/ sorry for all questions im just a noob ha.
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You don't unpack the kernel. Search the development forum for the correct .ftf file that corresponds to your phone model.
Then, find a guide to using fastboot. That will tell you how to use the kernel.
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Adam1986 said:
how do i flash back to stock rom, ive installed flashtool, now do i need to download another rom? also i still cant find anything on how to unpack doomlords kernel :/ sorry for all questions im just a noob ha.
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flash this stock rom http://www.mediafire.com/?69i1wwhlvzf18f8
then place it in firmware folder in flashtool.. then flash it(turn off phone, hold the back button n connect to pc via usb.. led turn green.)
flash this kernel (.img file) via fastboot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176502&page=216
put boot.img file in the fastboot folder.
fastboot download - http://www.mediafire.com/?ea6l1lab1tl0ah3
open fastboot folder, press shift+right click.. then click ' open command window here ' then..turn phone off, hold the search button(blue led)
type this in the command window - fastboot flash boot boot.img
turn on phone.. n thats it
p/s : u need to flash doomkernel wifi module in cwm.. gud luck
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Hey guys, my phone is currently at 4.0.2.A.0.62 and it is boot loader unlocked. But I have complete no idea how to root my phone. And after I root, I would like to have my phone's UI look like the Ice Cream Sandwich look, but not the actual firmware, because I heard that Xperia Arc cannot handle ICS from the official sony ericsson website. So if anyone of you guys can help. It would be very helpful. Cheers
You can't use tools to root .62 firmware coz sony did something not being able to root it.. As you mentioned that your bootloader is unlocked why don't you flash a custom kernel like Doomkernel and a smooth rom like Arconium and it'll do wonders for you.. Then you can install themes to get the ICS look.... Because, i have done all of these and presently using this setup!
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Hey yeah thanks mate. But where can I get the kernel from, can you post the link? And I've got the flash tool software, so do I just flash the kernel from there? Cheers
cwk8412 said:
Hey yeah thanks mate. But where can I get the kernel from, can you post the link? And I've got the flash tool software, so do I just flash the kernel from there? Cheers
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172885
Above s the kernel link, download both the kernel and the libraries.. Yes you can flash kernel using flashtool..Copy the .img file to pc, Get into fastboot mode by switching off the mobil, then press the menu button and connect to pc.. Flashtool will say that device connected in fastboot mode.. Now go to flash option and select fastboot mode, from the toolbox select kernel to flash and point to the img file.. The kernel will be flashed.. Now go into recovery and flash the libraries you downloaded from the kernel thread or else wi fi wont work! Get it?
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So i followed the guide to install the cynogenmod. What i get is that only when i plug my phone on charging mode it works fine until i take it out from charging mode it boot loops. any help?
followed this thread guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1600833
EDIT: if it will help. After boot loop for a few minutes, it just stuck on the fxp logo screen and the LED notofication shows purple colour. Btw, my phone is a xperia play r800i. Thanks in adavance for any assistance.
AthrunIJ said:
So i followed the guide to install the cynogenmod. What i get is that only when i plug my phone on charging mode it works fine until i take it out from charging mode it boot loops. any help?
followed this thread guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1600833
EDIT: if it will help. After boot loop for a few minutes, it just stuck on the fxp logo screen and the LED notofication shows purple colour. Btw, my phone is a xperia play r800i. Thanks in adavance for any assistance.
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Is it actually booting our are you just seeing the charging animation?
Is your bootloader unlocked?
Did you flash the latest kernel?
Have you tried using logcat to see what the problem is?
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forgive as i'm new at this.
do i need to find a kernel for the fxp 7.2? or it has already in the cm7.2 itself?
i'm pretty sure i unlocked my bootloader as after i followed a guide. my phones data been wipe after unlocking the bootloader.
the thing is my phone can boot up to the homescreen after a few second it freezes then reboot and the cycle continues for a few minute then it jus stop in the fxp logo screen
as for logcat i have no idea what is that. Sry for my ignorance in this field and thank you for your reply.
AthrunIJ said:
forgive as i'm new at this.
do i need to find a kernel for the fxp 7.2? or it has already in the cm7.2 itself?
i'm pretty sure i unlocked my bootloader as after i followed a guide. my phones data been wipe after unlocking the bootloader.
the thing is my phone can boot up to the homescreen after a few second it freezes then reboot and the cycle continues for a few minute then it jus stop in the fxp logo screen
as for logcat i have no idea what is that. Sry for my ignorance in this field and thank you for your reply.
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The kernel is included in the zip file you downloaded, but it needs to be flashed separately via either fastboot or flashtool
Follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798 to set up adb/fastboot (just copied first link off Google)
My signature has a link on how to use logcat.
No worries about the ignorance mate, we all come here to learn.
Pax
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basically, the boot image is the kernel itself that you need to flash on the computer using a command before going into cwm to install the cm7.2?
if so, i have done that.
if i use the cdma version of the xplay cause the boot loop? as mine is gsm?
EDIT : the post you gave me. i've read it but it is still so complicated. do i need to revert back to stock rom and try again to install cynogenmod? If so any suggestions?
EDIT: i think i screw up the part where i need to copy and paste all the stuff into the platform tools. izzit important in doing so? The android sdk thing.
EDIT: anything else in your opinion would cause this boot loop? likerenaming the rom and gapps?
EDIT: Been poking around the internet and found this, is it possible that my battery calibration is off and causes the boot loop?
paxChristos said:
No worries about the ignorance mate, we all come here to learn.
Pax
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True to that pax!!
AthrunIJ said:
basically, the boot image is the kernel itself that you need to flash on the computer using a command before going into cwm to install the cm7.2?
if so, i have done that.
if i use the cdma version of the xplay cause the boot loop? as mine is gsm?
EDIT : the post you gave me. i've read it but it is still so complicated. do i need to revert back to stock rom and try again to install cynogenmod? If so any suggestions?
EDIT: i think i screw up the part where i need to copy and paste all the stuff into the platform tools. izzit important in doing so? The android sdk thing.
EDIT: anything else in your opinion would cause this boot loop? likerenaming the rom and gapps?
EDIT: Been poking around the internet and found this, is it possible that my battery calibration is off and causes the boot loop?
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As for ur problem, just flash a stock .ftf via flashtool n let ur phone boot up like always. After ur phone boot up, just search for guide in doing all that BEFORE u try again. Make sense right... Hope u'll get it right next time. Gud luck.:thumbup:
AthrunIJ said:
basically, the boot image is the kernel itself that you need to flash on the computer using a command before going into cwm to install the cm7.2?
if so, i have done that.
if i use the cdma version of the xplay cause the boot loop? as mine is gsm?
EDIT : the post you gave me. i've read it but it is still so complicated. do i need to revert back to stock rom and try again to install cynogenmod? If so any suggestions?
EDIT: i think i screw up the part where i need to copy and paste all the stuff into the platform tools. izzit important in doing so? The android sdk thing.
EDIT: anything else in your opinion would cause this boot loop? likerenaming the rom and gapps?
EDIT: Been poking around the internet and found this, is it possible that my battery calibration is off and causes the boot loop?
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1) CDMA version will not cause bootloops, if i remember correctly, instead it'll justmake you loose baseband (the ability to use your phone as a phone)
2) Nope, instead (wasn't thinking, last night) click on my sig, the link that says "Link to my mediafire folder (R800x goodies) & click on SDK Tools & download the windows version (assuming you have windows.) Extract them to C:\android.
3) See above, it's the shortcut
4) Renaming the rom & gapps zip doesn't actually influence anything, i've renamed stuff all the time to make it easier. Did you wipe data & cache before installing the rom?
5) Nope, never heard of battery calibration being off & causing a bootloop.
Pax
paxChristos said:
1) CDMA version will not cause bootloops, if i remember correctly, instead it'll justmake you loose baseband (the ability to use your phone as a phone)
2) Nope, instead (wasn't thinking, last night) click on my sig, the link that says "Link to my mediafire folder (R800x goodies) & click on SDK Tools & download the windows version (assuming you have windows.) Extract them to C:\android.
3) See above, it's the shortcut
4) Renaming the rom & gapps zip doesn't actually influence anything, i've renamed stuff all the time to make it easier. Did you wipe data & cache before installing the rom?
5) Nope, never heard of battery calibration being off & causing a bootloop.
Pax
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My guess is, the kernel n wrong cm7.2.zip Mybe u should search the stickies section for flashing guide, unlocking bootloader, etc. Assuming this is ur 1st time flashing. Mybe u should try pax's rom n see if it boot correctly. But u not cdma right?? So my above suggestion is the way out. Go for it!!!
Thank you guys for your help. as for flashtool, i remember theres u need a tft file. so i remember there is a UK generic 4.somthing which i remember was my stock rom build number i think. i'm using r800i in malaysia does it work? and after that, do i need to download another 2.3.4 tft for that matter?
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Thank you guys for your help. as for flashtool, i remember theres u need a tft file. so i remember there is a UK generic 4.somthing which i remember was my stock rom build number i think. i'm using r800i in malaysia does it work? and after that, do i need to download another 2.3.4 tft for that matter?
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Theres a .ftf collection on the dev section. Just pick any 1, download n flash via flashtool. That should get u to the begining again. After that do exercise caution in doing anything to ur phone. As we wont be held responsible if anything happens to ur phone. Hope thats clear enough for u. If u hav any other question please do a search for the answer 1st, as this problem may hav been ask before. Well, gud luck then.:thumbup:
no, i mean. do i need to download both 2.3.4 tft and 4.0.2.A.0.42 tft and flash both. And it say that it is UK generic, just to check whether i can use it as i'm from Malaysia.
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no, i mean. do i need to download both 2.3.4 tft and 4.0.2.A.0.42 tft and flash both. And it say that it is UK generic, just to check whether i can use it as i'm from Malaysia.
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It dont matter!! Lol. There're both the same 2.3.4 android version. Just pick 1, download n flash via flashtool. Just so u know i'm using .58 enhance.ftf as it got 420mb internal mmry space. So u see as long as ur phone boot up perfectly, nothing else matter(Linkin Park)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20151540
i got this little guide here, izzit still valid and before flashing the ftf files do i need to wipe data user cache etc? or just straight update driver and just flash the tft files?
AthrunIJ said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20151540
i got this little guide here, izzit still valid and before flashing the ftf files do i need to wipe data user cache etc? or just straight update driver and just flash the tft files?
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I'm sure its still valid as its a guide. Unless the title stated otherwise. Just update driver n makesure the data n cache check box is "tick". Then just flash away. I think its already explained in the guide. Just follow the guide. Gud luck n dont forget to thank "the guide" if it worked out for ya.
sry if i'm being annoying but err, after i download the flashtool. i went into the flashtool drivers and i install the fastboot , flashboot and sony xperia play drivers. izzit the correct way to install it as it is not stated in the guide in doing so?
EDIT: Theres is an application in the flashtool drivers folder saying drivers so i double click it it send me to an installation program so i tick the fastboot , flashboot and sony xperia play drivers and install them. izzit correct?
AthrunIJ said:
sry if i'm being annoying but err, after i download the flashtool. i went into the flashtool drivers and i install the fastboot , flashboot and sony xperia play drivers. izzit the correct way to install it as it is not stated in the guide in doing so?
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U'll find out once u plug-in ur phone. Just follow the guide n do what it tells ya. Do it from start to finish. After that just pm me with the result. N mybe u could at least hit thanks for anybody that has help in any way. Lol
i have attached a file. could you check whether it is allright and i've already click thanks to everybody that help me.
Hi I'm new here, just made an account 5 minutes ago.
I need help with getting CM7, CM9 or any other Custom Rom on my Xperia Play R800X VERIZON. I am Rooted, and have an Unlocked Bootloader. I was able to flash a UK version of the Xperia Play android version 2.3.3 Rom to make sure my bootloader was unlocked. The UK version was nice but it wasn't for me.
Just trying to get CM9 on my phone! but for some reason I'm having a really hard time doing so.
If anyone can help me or give me advice it would be much appreciated, I'm just trying to make use of my unlocked Bootloader! D:
Xperia Player said:
Hi I'm new here, just made an account 5 minutes ago.
I need help with getting CM7, CM9 or any other Custom Rom on my Xperia Play R800X VERIZON. I am Rooted, and have an Unlocked Bootloader. I was able to flash a UK version of the Xperia Play android version 2.3.3 Rom to make sure my bootloader was unlocked. The UK version was nice but it wasn't for me.
Just trying to get CM9 on my phone! but for some reason I'm having a really hard time doing so.
If anyone can help me or give me advice it would be much appreciated, I'm just trying to make use of my unlocked Bootloader! D:
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Download the rom, extract the kernel then place the rom on the root of your sd card. flash kernel with flashtool, boot into recovery, WIPE EVERYTHING, flash rom and gapps. They have instructions on how to install on 99% of the threads.. good luck
agraceful said:
Download the rom, extract the kernel then place the rom on the root of your sd card. flash kernel with flashtool, boot into recovery, WIPE EVERYTHING, flash rom and gapps. They have instructions on how to install on 99% of the threads.. good luck
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Thanks for the reply!
Is there a "best" if you will, ROM or Kernel for the Xperia Play? I'm just trying to get the most out of my device. Also how do I get the gapps you mentioned?
I've done this a few times already but the main problem for me is: I get the kernel working, get into recovery, but when I got to apply/ flash the ROM I always seem to get and error message of some sort. Its very aggravating. I've been checking all over the internet for a solution but nothing so far, I've been awake for almost 48 hours now looking for a solution -.-
Thanks
There is a flashtool thread in development section.
And, the best ROM I love is Cola ROM. Has no Verizon Bloatware! Favorite thing about it
DubleJayJ said:
There is a flashtool thread in development section.
And, the best ROM I love is Cola ROM. Has no Verizon Bloatware! Favorite thing about it
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For some reason when I use Flashtool to flash a kernel it ends up giving me an error message & then makes my phone inactive, I then have to flash back to VERIZON stock Rom all over again. Any ideas??
DubleJayJ said:
There is a flashtool thread in development section.
And, the best ROM I love is Cola ROM. Has no Verizon Bloatware! Favorite thing about it
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See my post..3rd post. I list the link for .ftf, flashtool, etc.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807016
List of FTF's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399
Flashtool (needed to flash your phone witf FTF)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
How to Root your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043630
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jgregoryj1 said:
See my post..3rd post. I list the link for .ftf, flashtool, etc.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807016
List of FTF's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399
Flashtool (needed to flash your phone witf FTF)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
How to Root your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043630
Sent from my R800x using xda premium
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I appreciate all the replies!
But for some reason NONE of this is working for me :/
I can flash a stock ftf file via flashtool no problem. I can enter recovery via X-parts app no problem. But when it comes to flashing the kernel via flashtool & unzipping the rom file via recovery they always report back an error message which leaves my phone completely useless or stuck on a boot loop which I then have to re flash stock rom to have a working phone again.
Hopefully that made sense lol, I have TeamViewer if anyone can help me thru that possibly idk I'm out of ideas...
Xperia Player said:
I appreciate all the replies!
But for some reason NONE of this is working for me :/
I can flash a stock ftf file via flashtool no problem. I can enter recovery via X-parts app no problem. But when it comes to flashing the kernel via flashtool & unzipping the rom file via recovery they always report back an error message which leaves my phone completely useless or stuck on a boot loop which I then have to re flash stock rom to have a working phone again.
Hopefully that made sense lol, I have TeamViewer if anyone can help me thru that possibly idk I'm out of ideas...
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To flash kernels, I use Fastboot instead of FlashTool. If course if you choose that route, you'll need to set up Fastboot.
Solar.Plexus said:
To flash kernels, I use Fastboot instead of FlashTool. If course if you choose that route, you'll need to set up Fastboot.
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super noob question can you supply me with the fastboot link you're talking about?
& possibly instructions?
Read through this link and you will see where to download Fastboot files and drivers.
http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/unlock-the-bootloader-ramge.html
Solar.Plexus said:
Read through this link and you will see where to download Fastboot files and drivers.
http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/unlock-the-bootloader-ramge.html
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I must be Android illiterate or something because none of this made sense to me lol,
I'm already rooted & have an unlocked bootloader, just trying to get cm9 x(
Xperia Player said:
I must be Android illiterate or something because none of this made sense to me lol,
I'm already rooted & have an unlocked bootloader, just trying to get cm9 x(
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Haha right. Just use that link to find where it tells you how to setup Fastboot. The files and drivers are available to download from MediaFire. Just look for the clickable links on that page.
Solar.Plexus said:
Haha right. Just use that link to find where it tells you how to setup Fastboot. The files and drivers are available to download from MediaFire. Just look for the clickable links on that page.
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Still no luck :/ any way i could talk you into using team viewer & setting me up?
Xperia Player said:
Still no luck :/ any way i could talk you into using team viewer & setting me up?
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Did you get the files downloaded? If so place them in a folder on your PC together.
Power your phone off. Then power on while holding the search button. You should see the blue LED on top of your phone which means you are in Fastboot mode.
Try that much and report back, then we can work on actually flashing the kernel.
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Did you get the files downloaded? If so place them in a folder on your PC together.
Power your phone off. Then power on while holding the search button. You should see the blue LED on top of your phone which means you are in Fastboot mode.
Try that much and report back, then we can work on actually flashing the kernel.
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OK, got it, I extracted both .rars into one folder and have my xperia play in fastboot mode with blue LED
Whats next sir?
fastboot -i 0x0fce getvar version
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if you get
< waiting for device >
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you are either not in fastboot mode or still need to install drivers
if not then
extract the boot.img from the cm9 zip file to the same folder as fastboot
then
fastboot -i 0x0fce flash boot boot.img
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chevyowner said:
if you get
you are either not in fastboot mode or still need to install drivers
if not then
extract the boot.img from the cm9 zip file to the same folder as fastboot
then
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When I open Fasboot a black screen pops up with text and closes immediately I cant even read it thats how fast its gone! wtf?
Xperia Player said:
When I open Fasboot a black screen pops up with text and closes immediately I cant even read it thats how fast its gone! wtf?
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Who unlocked your boot loader?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
idiotzach15 said:
Who unlocked your boot loader?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
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alejandrissimo, was on sale for $15 USD, Did the test point and all.... Please help im all out of ideas o.o
Xperia Player said:
alejandrissimo, was on sale for $15 USD, Did the test point and all.... Please help im all out of ideas o.o
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Go to the folder where you put the Fastboot and driver files. On your PC, hold in shift and then right click. You should see the option to open a command prompt here. Try that.
i was using AOKP Jb build4 rom with lupus kernel on xperia arc s...
But when build 5 came out....i wanted to upgrade....but it said on the thread that to work properly for build 4...i need to flash the fxp144 kernel...
How will I do that?
I have experimented with fxp144 and installed the zip from CWM....the phone boots up and all works well...but the wifi doesnt turn on...maybe the lupus kernel is having compatible problem with the cm10 rom....
What should i do? pls someone help....it would be greatly appreciated....
techbabu said:
How will I do that?
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In the same way you flashed the Lupus Kernel.
thats the problem.....
Thats actually the problem...because last time my friend flashed the kernel...so i know nothing about it....my friend is not available now...so could u please provide me with a step by step guide to flash the fxp144 kernel....pls help....
techbabu said:
Thats actually the problem...because last time my friend flashed the kernel...so i know nothing about it....my friend is not available now...so could u please provide me with a step by step guide to flash the fxp144 kernel....pls help....
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Do you have Fastboot installed? (the folder)
prosttyle said:
Do you have Fastboot installed? (the folder)
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I have only flashtool installed....i dont know anything about fastboot...
Here's a start - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
XperienceD said:
Here's a start - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
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i found a tutorial on that thread....thers is an instruction for fastboot....i downloaded and installed the DV drivers for arc s....
There is a step in the tutorial where u have hold shift and press right mous button...a menu comes with "open command window here"....
i opened it and typed the required command "fastboot flash boot fxp144cm10.img"...the img is the fxp144 kernel file....but it is saying it is not recognizing this command....the img file is in my desktop....
what will i do now?
techbabu said:
i found a tutorial on that thread....thers is an instruction for fastboot....i downloaded and installed the DV drivers for arc s....
There is a step in the tutorial where u have hold shift and press right mous button...a menu comes with "open command window here"....
i opened it and typed the required command "fastboot flash boot fxp144cm10.img"...the img is the fxp144 kernel file....but it is saying it is not recognizing this command....the img file is in my desktop....
what will i do now?
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Okay...i got the problem fixed...i used the flashtool in fastboot mode and flashed the kernel....thanx for ur help and i really appreciate it....u saved my day....thanx....
techbabu said:
Okay...i got the problem fixed...i used the flashtool in fastboot mode and flashed the kernel....thanx for ur help and i really appreciate it....u saved my day....thanx....
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No problem. To use Fastboot the img must be in the same folder you run fastboot from btw.
Oh man not again... I've lost my previous phone (TG-01) in the same way. My phone was working just fine until I decided to flash the turbo kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817548). By following the directions in the link (http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/how-to-use-fastboot.html), I've done all of the steps mentioned but then the problems started. When I first opened the device after flashing the kernel, all I saw was just a black screen. Approximately two minutes later the battery indicator and clock showed up on the top right of the screen. With some search in Google, I've found the post below:
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Did you wipe data, cache, and then format and remount system before applying the new zip?
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So I've tried to follow these steps too but looks like I'm failed. Now I can't flash another kernel because the PC doesn't detect my phone after the "waiting for device" prompt in the fastboot. Before trying something again I thought asking for help in the forums is a good idea. So please, please help me. I'm very upset now and I won't get any better without fixing this problem. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Did you flash the recovery on xperia gamer site?If you did this it is only a recovery not a kernal.You should have flashed a kernal with recovery built in like the turbo kernal which as recovery built in.According to xperiargamer gamer link you need to to connect through flashtool to get into the recovery.I would look in flashtool to try to boot into recovery or flash another kernal with recovery built in then flash a new rom.But obviously flashtool needs to recognise your phone :fingers-crossed:
That's the problem. Before I messed with the settings it had no problems with detecting my device. I guess I screwed up something.
Also just noticed I CAN get incoming calls but I can't answer them. So the phone is actually working, then? What should I do now?
What rom are you on?Can you get in fastboot mode with phone?(holding search while connecting to pc.) is the phone partially working?
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What rom are you on?Can you get in fastboot mode with phone?(holding search while connecting to pc.) is the phone partially working?
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When I first flashed the kernel I was on stock 2.3.4, but immediately after the flashing I switched to X Dark ICS. Yes, I can use the fastboot mode, but fastboot does not recognize it while SEUS does. Weird...,
I can enter the boot menu with no problems at all.
Xdark ICS is not compatible with turbo kernel.Only certain roms work they are listed on CosmicDan site.Also when you say you can get into boot menu do you mean via the phone?
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Xdark ICS is not compatible with turbo kernel.Only certain roms work they are listed on CosmicDan site.Also when you say you can get into boot menu do you mean via the phone?
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Yes, I can enter and browse the boot menu by opening the phone while tapping back and volume up keys. Now trying on a different computer, will post the results.
No use. Damn.
PLEASE HELP ME BEFORE I GO NUTS.
Confused by what you mean boot menu! Do you mean recovery? Also if this is turbo recovery just install a compatible rom via install zip option,there are links to them on CosmicDans site.Download one place on sdcard and flash with turbo recovery :fingers-crossed:
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Boot menu?? Recovery?? Cant u just flash a stock firmware via flashtool using flashmode?? If the boot menu you were talking about is recovery u should be able to enter fastboot/flashmode. Regarding the un-recognize problem did u try updating the driver?? Does flashtool even detect your phone??
Sorry for the lot of Q. Just want to get a clear view of your situation.
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Sdojoin
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Boot menu?? Recovery?? Cant u just flash a stock firmware via flashtool using flashmode?? If the boot menu you were talking about is recovery u should be able to enter fastboot/flashmode. Regarding the un-recognize problem did u try updating the driver?? Does flashtool even detect your phone??
Sorry for the lot of Q. Just want to get a clear view of your situation.
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Sdojoin
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Flashtool not recognizing is phone
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Confused by what you mean boot menu! Do you mean recovery? Also if this is turbo recovery just install a compatible rom via install zip option,there are links to them on CosmicDans site.Download one place on sdcard and flash with turbo recovery :fingers-crossed:
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I guess so... Sorry, I'm totally new to the Android. I'll try that. Thanks again my friend.
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Boot menu?? Recovery?? Cant u just flash a stock firmware via flashtool using flashmode?? If the boot menu you were talking about is recovery u should be able to enter fastboot/flashmode. Regarding the un-recognize problem did u try updating the driver?? Does flashtool even detect your phone??
Sorry for the lot of Q. Just want to get a clear view of your situation.
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Sdojoin
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No need to apologize, you are right, I should have mentioned these.
Flashtool? I don't think it's Flashtool. It's something in the fastboot folder with the command prompt thing. Shift+Right Click if I remember it correctly.
Trying the Flashtool now, I'll keep you updated. Thanks for the reply.
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No probs. This is what we do.
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Sdojoin
Guess what?.I've flashed version 4.0.2.A.0.42 (UK Generic) with Flashtool. And now my phone is back again! HAHAHAHAHA I'M FRICKING HAPPY!!! THANK YOU GUYS. Ehm... Really, I thank you both. You two have a good day.
By the way, what should I do now? I was thinking about installing some Custom ROMs but I'm too scared to do it after these. Now the phone's running on 2.3.3. Is my rooted/bootloader unlocked status gone?
Congrats. Flashtool is a perfect fail sav. As for root, just use flashtool to root it. BL stays unlock once u've unlocked it. It locks when u decide to lock it. Everythings there man.
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Sdojoin
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Guess what?.I've flashed version 4.0.2.A.0.42 (UK Generic) with Flashtool. And now my phone is back again! HAHAHAHAHA I'M FRICKING HAPPY!!! THANK YOU GUYS. Ehm... Really, I thank you both. You two have a good day.
By the way, what should I do now? I was thinking about installing some Custom ROMs but I'm too scared to do it after these. Now the phone's running on 2.3.3. Is my rooted/bootloader unlocked status gone?
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Glad to hear don't let one mistake put you off do a lot of reading and take your time,also no its not locked that's a different process and why would you want to lock it again and stop all the fun lol.
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Glad to hear don't let one mistake put you off do a lot of reading and take your time,also no its not locked that's a different process and why would you want to lock it again and stop all the fun lol.
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Thank you so much for your time guys.
Did you actually install a Rom
@OP or did you just flash the turbo kernel? @everyone else If you flash a new kernel would that necessarily delete your ROM or would you still be able to boot to a stock rom?