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[Q] About those fancy mods...

Hi,
first of all, I am pretty new to smartphones and android.
I have my arc s, 2.3.4, .42 firmware, rooted, locked bl for two weeks now.
I am really interested in mods since i dont want to unlock bootloader for custom roms...
My problem is: In almost every thread i look people say you have to apply mods via recovery (?) and this is only possible with bl unlocked,
but i managed to apply the statusbar widget mod (sorry for no link) via root explorer..
is this possible with every mod?
thanks in advance and a happy new year!

This depends "modification"
Flashing via recovery is fastest and easiest way. Via root explore you must do all work manually.
Sometime this work, sometime not.
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taaviu said:
This depends "modification"
Flashing via recovery is fastest and easiest way. Via root explore you must do all work manually.
Sometime this work, sometime not.
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How to flash via recovery?
Xperia Arc (rooted)

you can instal CWM recovery on LOCKED BOOTLOADER with SE TWEAKER.
It will work just fine, but you cannot flash custom ROM since your BL will be still locked.

taaviu said:
This depends "modification"
Flashing via recovery is fastest and easiest way. Via root explore you must do all work manually.
Sometime this work, sometime not.
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if it doesnt work, will it mess up my phone? and if it does, will i be able to fix it?

By reflashing it.
But install recovery with SE tweaker, do a backup and then you can always restore "system" when a mod messed the phone up and it just bootloops.
Or unlock the bl and flash a kernel with recovery, it's worth it
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and what happens if se tweaker messes up my phone?

Reflash the firmware with FlashTool
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Doesn't FlashTool need unlocked bootloader to work?

xzizz said:
Doesn't FlashTool need unlocked bootloader to work?
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No, it doesn't, only the device in flashmode.
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Flashtool to be used for Latest ICS beta?

What i mean is if there is a .tft or .ftf for the new beta of ICS cause i dont want to unlock my bootloader. The very reason i have a custom rom is i created multiple method just to have one. For example my Xperia Play as of this moment is running the T.E.A.M Rom w/ default ericson kernel. How did i do that? I used a kernel w/ Superuser and Clockwork then flashed again replacing just the kernel and i was able to use a Rom. Anyway i relly on flashtool to get more w/o unlocking my bootloader, but is there a flashtool process to get the ICS beta working?
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No.

What no? What i asked if it is possible or if theres one.
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bhavei said:
What no? What i asked if it is possible or if theres one.
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u must have unlocked bootloader to use that ics beta..

I guess this means that the flashtool serves no purpose for the xplay beta, better wait for the official w/c doesnt require unlock bootloader.
Btw the other free method w/c uses a pin, i was able to successfully do that. But the dos for fastboot wont continue, that made methink that unlock bootload for me is unsuccess though the tool said mine is unlocked.
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why not u unlock bootloader?? u can relock back using flashtool..

Sorry im not really that techy but ill read that relock, cause what i know is that relocking bootloader has its rules and limit, would it be possible to relock after flashing to ICS Beta. ICS w/ safe locked bootloader.
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bhavei said:
Sorry im not really that techy but ill read that relock, cause what i know is that relocking bootloader has its rules and limit, would it be possible to relock after flashing to ICS Beta. ICS w/ safe locked bootloader.
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relock bootloder is so easy.. what u need is .ftf file and flash it using flashtool
you cant relock it when using custom rom.. it may brick your device
my suggestion is unlock your bootloader to flash ICS beta and when ICS officially release by sony.. u can relock it back but u must flash the stock rom first to receive that update

It thats really,if my play relock back,im can get the realease update,from sony With the pc companion? Because I just unlock my BL,
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It thats really,if my play relock back,im can get the realease update,from sony With the pc companion? Because I just unlock my BL,
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yes u can.. but u must flash the stock rom first..

Going back to STOCK?

Hi.
I'm selling my Arc, and I need to change it back to its original state somehow. I need to install SE Gingerbread and delete CWM. How can I do so? It needs to be warranty-ready.
Thanks.

Just re flash using flashtools it will delete root and all traces of mods etc..... The only thing it will not do is relock the bootloader.
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zolaisugly said:
Just re flash using flashtools it will delete root and all traces of mods etc..... The only thing it will not do is relock the bootloader.
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You can also relock the boot loader. Search for Xperia relock boot loader in the forum.
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though u use flashtool n also relock the bootloader,u wont get the drm rights back. (ie) apps like TrackID still wont work. But that wont be a major problem.

[Q] Stuck at Sony Ericsson splash screen?

I rooted my play, got the CWM installer, did a backup, did a factory reset, then flashed JJ's Hybrid ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573547).
Then I rebooted, but it won't boot. It's just stuck at the "Sony Ericsson" splash screen. I've tried going into recovery, won't work. Also taken the battery out and tried again, but that didn't work either.
I read in another thread that you can't flash with less than 50% charge? Mine may have been at around 48% at the time...
Does anyone know where I went wrong, and more importantly how to get my phone working again?

Is your bootloader unlocked? Because the rom only works with unlocked bootloader
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I did not unlock the bootloader...
Know how to fix this?

I think, you have to flash a stock ftf with flashtool
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I'm downloading both now, thanks for your help
I think I'll be ok from here, but stick around if I need any more help!

Feel free to ask
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Hmmm... I tried to flash it but it said I needed to install the drivers. I installed the drivers, but it still says "ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device"
Any idea?

I think I have the same problem. My device is not recognized at all, how am I supposed to use flashtool?

Do you have pc companion and update service installed too? I had the same error with earlier flashtools and installing those two programs seemed to make it work nicely
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You could try the Sony Ericsson update service tool: http://sony-ericsson-update-service.en.uptodown.com/
Sorry for the lame link, couldn't find an "official" one, but can confirm the above works. I flashed mine yesterday back to stock with it.

Xcited android user said:
I think, you have to flash a stock ftf with flashtool
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I have the same problem but i can't flash it because my phone turns off and on all day

Xcited android user said:
I think, you have to flash a stock ftf with flashtool
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I have the same problem but my phone turns off and on all day

Xperia S Cannot Power On after flash

Hi, i just flashed the PAC rom a few minutes ago. Now, when i try to power on, it simply vibrates and nothing happens, i also cannot get into CWM to restore my backup. Please help. im in serious hot soup

matthewsucks said:
Hi, i just flashed the PAC rom a few minutes ago. Now, when i try to power on, it simply vibrates and nothing happens, i also cannot get into CWM to restore my backup. Please help. im in serious hot soup
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Man PAC is only for unlocked bootloader and it says that clearly on OP. Don't tell me its not that as I know as I did it before. Difference is I know how to fix before doing that. You need to flash stock ROM using seus. It will be fine
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You can use flashtool and flash stock fw. Or if your bl unlocked, you can flash a kernel with flashtool and reflash your custom rom..

abdyasar said:
You can to use flashtool and flash stock fw. Or if your bl unlocked you can flash a kernel with flashtool and reflash your custom rom..
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He need SEUS
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ive already unlocked my bootloader before flashing it...

matthewsucks said:
ive already unlocked my bootloader before flashing it...
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flash a kernel(advanced stock or doom) and you can flash pac after full wipe..
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matthewsucks said:
ive already unlocked my bootloader before flashing it...
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No mate your bootloader isn't unlocked as that's exactly what happens when you flash any aosp cm10 aokp etc ROMs the phone vibrates when you press power to turn on and screen is blank. Flash via seus to restore. If can get green led(flash mode) and try flsdhtool
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Can you give me a guide to use the Flashtool? im a complete newbie

Please bro. Next time post Question on Q&A section.

trying it now, hope it works...

abdyasar said:
flash a kernel(advanced stock or doom) and you can flash pac after full wipe..
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You cannot flash flash PAC with custom stock kernel mate. You need boot.img from zip of PAC flashed via fastboot then use that recovery to flash PAC
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Ive got a green led!

pharix said:
Please bro. Next time post Question on Q&A section.
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my bad, the last time i visited XDA was when i was still using my Desire S, had no idea that the rules changed so much...

matthewsucks said:
Ive got a green led!
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Lol that proves to me that bootloader is locked as blue led is disabled on most carrier branded devices. Green led is flashmode. Flash tool mode choose flashmode to flash stock tft file. You need to get stock rom and put in firmware folder. Seriously though use seus update tool as it will reflash your phone
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shingers5 said:
You cannot flash flash PAC with custom stock kernel mate. You need boot.img from zip of PAC flashed via fastboot then use that recovery to flash PAC
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I seem to be having problems... My phone's now stuck at the PAC boot screen and the SEUS isnt detecting my phone... Pls advice

matthewsucks said:
I seem to be having problems... My phone's now stuck at the PAC boot screen and the SEUS isnt detecting my phone... Pls advice
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Hold power and volume up to turn off and phone will vibrate 3 times that means its off. Launch flash tool and choose flashmode then select stock ROM you wanna flash. Untick wipe data etc and connect phone when it tells you too
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matthewsucks said:
my bad, the last time i visited XDA was when i was still using my Desire S, had no idea that the rules changed so much...
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It OK. We are all here to learn. I reported the Thread and now it is moved to Q&A forum.

shingers5 said:
Hold power and volume up to turn on and phone will vibrate 3 times that means its off. Launch flash tool and choose flashmode then select stock ROM you wanna flash. Untick wipe data etc and connect phone when it tells you too
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Flashtool cant find the PAC rom, i presume it is in .zip form?

matthewsucks said:
Flashtool cant find the PAC rom, i presume it is in .zip form?
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No not PAC ROM a Sony stock ROM. Tft file format get .45 ROM from xda and flash it
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SEUS will detect your phone only in official flash mode (power + volume down)