Guys, I really need to get helped!
I rooted my arc, and after got named Recovery v5.0.2.7 FULL.
I installed the Xperia-Arc-DooMlLoRD-SE-ICS-ALPHA-v01.zip (android 4.0)
Okey it's good but it worked with no data connection, nor 3g, wifi bla bla...
and there was no specific wigdets, no snyc connect....etc..
in shortly;
I want my android 2.3.4 back
Which way do I have to follow???
pls help...
sahinz said:
Guys, I really need to get helped!
I rooted my arc, and after got named Recovery v5.0.2.7 FULL.
I installed the Xperia-Arc-DooMlLoRD-SE-ICS-ALPHA-v01.zip (android 4.0)
Okey it's good but it worked with no data connection, nor 3g, wifi bla bla...
and there was no specific wigdets, no snyc connect....etc..
in shortly;
I want my android 2.3.4 back
Which way do I have to follow???
pls help...
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just flash firmware..again ...62 or any thing u want..tired of anwering always to the same question..use search tool mate..:
ALPHA?
sahinz said:
Guys, I really need to get helped!
I rooted my arc, and after got named Recovery v5.0.2.7 FULL.
I installed the Xperia-Arc-DooMlLoRD-SE-ICS-ALPHA-v01.zip (android 4.0)
Okey it's good but it worked with no data connection, nor 3g, wifi bla bla...
and there was no specific wigdets, no snyc connect....etc..
in shortly;
I want my android 2.3.4 back
Which way do I have to follow???
pls help...
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Any particular reason you flashed alpha ver after final's been released??
sahinz said:
Guys, I really need to get helped!
I rooted my arc, and after got named Recovery v5.0.2.7 FULL.
I installed the Xperia-Arc-DooMlLoRD-SE-ICS-ALPHA-v01.zip (android 4.0)
Okey it's good but it worked with no data connection, nor 3g, wifi bla bla...
and there was no specific wigdets, no snyc connect....etc..
in shortly;
I want my android 2.3.4 back
Which way do I have to follow???
pls help...
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Peaple, first thing to do after installing cwm and BEFORE flashing a new rom: DO A NANDROID BACKUP !!!!
I believe one of these steps should work fine for you:
1- Flash the .ftf file in flashtool
2- If you've performed a nandroid backup, try restoring it via recovery
3- Flash a 2.3.4 ROM just like you've flashed ICS Alpha
Related
I am on Xperia Arc with unlocked bootloader, with CM 9.0 & CWM Recovery 5.
Before flashing to CM 9.0, I made full backup of my stock ROM through CWM Recovery.
Now I want to go back to my original firmware (i.e. 4.0.2.A.0.42).
When I try to restore backup from within CWM recovery, my phones is stuck at boot after free-xperia logo. Only black screen with nothing on it.
Someone please help me, how can I restore my backup of stock ROM.
i want my phone as it originally came....
plz help....
thanks in advance..
hero199122 said:
I am on Xperia Arc with unlocked bootloader, with CM 9.0 & CWM Recovery 5.
Before flashing to CM 9.0, I made full backup of my stock ROM through CWM Recovery.
Now I want to go back to my original firmware (i.e. 4.0.2.A.0.42).
When I try to restore backup from within CWM recovery, my phones is stuck at boot after free-xperia logo. Only black screen with nothing on it.
Someone please help me, how can I restore my backup of stock ROM.
i want my phone as it originally came....
plz help....
thanks in advance..
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You must flash the compatible kernel for that firmware
Doomlord's kernel for stock rom for example.
As you mentioned, you already restored the GB stock rom; you only need the proper kernel now for it to boot properly.
FXP kernel works for CM only.
hero199122 said:
I am on Xperia Arc with unlocked bootloader, with CM 9.0 & CWM Recovery 5.
Before flashing to CM 9.0, I made full backup of my stock ROM through CWM Recovery.
Now I want to go back to my original firmware (i.e. 4.0.2.A.0.42).
When I try to restore backup from within CWM recovery, my phones is stuck at boot after free-xperia logo. Only black screen with nothing on it.
Someone please help me, how can I restore my backup of stock ROM.
i want my phone as it originally came....
plz help....
thanks in advance..
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You must first flash .42 firmware and then install CWM or doomkernel(it comes with pre-installed CWM) and then perform the restore
tryed SEUS?
I also wanted to restore my GB Rom, but I got an md5 mismatch Gosh I hate when that happens
thanksss
thankss a lot guys....
m using my original os now...
wanted to know one more thing...
if i hav to remove doomkernel from my phone..so that is would start as it orginaly came..and have to relock it...what should i do...???
what link did you use for .42 FW?
all the ones i find are dead!
yo-meister said:
what link did you use for .42 FW?
all the ones i find are dead!
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follow this link...
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo....A.0.42)</b>&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13261245541301
download boot.img file...
fastboot it...
you will get the doomkernel...
yo-meister said:
what link did you use for .42 FW?
all the ones i find are dead!
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He had the backup I guess.
hero199122 said:
thankss a lot guys....
m using my original os now...
wanted to know one more thing...
if i hav to remove doomkernel from my phone..so that is would start as it orginaly came..and have to relock it...what should i do...???
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There is no need to relock the bootloader.Just flash the firmware and you'll get back to original kernel and the doomkernel well be gone
hero199122 said:
thankss a lot guys....
m using my original os now...
wanted to know one more thing...
if i hav to remove doomkernel from my phone..so that is would start as it orginaly came..and have to relock it...what should i do...???
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You may try to relock your bootloader, use SEUS to flash the phone. There's an option in SEUS that you can select and it will not wipe your data.
OR
Extract the kernel.sin from an ftf and flash it via fastboot, then you can return to your original kernel
Hello Guys !
I wanna try some custom ROM so before doing that want to backup my Kernel & ROM. If anything gone wrong so I can revert back to original ROM.
My Cell details:
Xperia Arc S
LT18i
Android Version 2.3.4
Baseband Version -64
Build number
4.0.2.a.0.62
Locked bootloader
& unrooted.
Please someone guide me....
Thanks in advance...
If your bootloader's locked then you can't back up. You can only reload(repair)it from PC companion.
sinkster©
Thanks sinkster !
Ok done unlocked bootloader.
Then advice the further steps...
XPERIA CWM AUTO INSTALLER
download this app and install CWM recovery on ur phone...
Then reboot ur phone into recovery mode...
TO DO THIS, LONG PRESS BACK BUTTON WHILE THE PHONE RE-BOOTS
(OR)
KEEP TAPPING VOLUME DOWN BUTTON...
After it boots into recovery, go to BACKUP & RESTORE and Select Backup...
This will create a NANDROID BACKUP on your phone exactly as it is...including apps n contacts n all other data..
you can find it in SDCARD/Clockworkmod/Backup/
Good day...
If you wanted to take a backup without installing CWM you can use fastboot to boot (not flash) a kernel that has CWM built in.
thanks amulbaby
I will try and get back here with comment ...
EDIT:
I tried that steps but it will works only on rooted phone ..., can not enter in to recovery mode by pressing any key, it normally boots up and appear home ...
smartarse93 said:
If you wanted to take a backup without installing CWM you can use fastboot to boot (not flash) a kernel that has CWM built in.
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How to do so... any guide links pls .. .
ShresthasR said:
thanks amulbaby
I will try and get back here with comment ...
EDIT:
I tried that steps but it will works only on rooted phone ..., can not enter in to recovery mode by pressing any key, it normally boots up and appear home ...
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Why don't you root it with flashtool then?
But for that u wud have to downgrade to .42, with flashtool before rooting
Hey I am also wondering about this. I have lt15i flashed with Official .562, locked bootloader and CWM installed via flashtool.
Which ICS roms will work with official .562 and locked bootloader? I have been searching all morning but not a lot of updates regarding this since the official .562 release.
djsneak1 said:
Hey I am also wondering about this. I have lt15i flashed with Official .562, locked bootloader and CWM installed via flashtool.
Which ICS roms will work with official .562 and locked bootloader? I have been searching all morning but not a lot of updates regarding this since the official .562 release.
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PROBABLY THIS ..... NOT SURE ....
T.E.A.M. Stock Rom for 2011 Xperia devices
amulbaby said:
Why don't you root it with flashtool then?
But for that u wud have to downgrade to .42, with flashtool before rooting
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Here is the point I was looking for these alternative . . .
I have STOCK ROM with 4.0.2.a.0.62, actually I want to backup these stuff, I read about that downgrading via flashtool and root, if I flashed via flashtool that STOCK ROM will wipe...
Anyway here what I did to make a copy of my stock firmware & upgraded to ICS firmware & rooted.
Repaired my phone using Sony update service to download and backup STOCK firmware
Flashed with flashtool official firmware LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 NCB Icecream Sandwich Official
First you need to download a kernel that has cwm built in, I would search for recoveryARC.IMG then you also need fastboot from the SDK.
All you would do is connect your phone I'm fastboot then run in a command prompt fastboot boot recoveryARC.IMG. Your phone would then boot using that kernel and you can enter cwm by pressing the vol down several times. This process wouldn't flash your kernel only load it temporarily.
I would try and find a guide about them but I'm on my phone.
Sorry just noticed you've already done it, congrats enjoy ics.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
smartarse93 said:
First you need to download a kernel that has cwm built in, I would search for recoveryARC.IMG then you also need fastboot from the SDK.
All you would do is connect your phone I'm fastboot then run in a command prompt fastboot boot recoveryARC.IMG. Your phone would then boot using that kernel and you can enter cwm by pressing the vol down several times. This process wouldn't flash your kernel only load it temporarily.
I would try and find a guide about them but I'm on my phone.
Sorry just noticed you've already done it, congrats enjoy ics.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
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Thanks bro ...
I already upgraded, anyway I want to know the process, you mentioned here this process wouldn't flash kernel only load it temporarily, I am confused...
Could you describe in details .. ? Actual what happens if we flash recovery img...
Well you can use fastboot to install the kernel which overwrites the previous one, or you can use it boot the kernel which just sends the kernel to the phone which the boots and temporarily uses the kernel. However when the phone next shuts down it will return to normal use.
If you flash a kernel it writes the .IMG to the boot partition. So if I wanted to use a kernel that stayed between reboots I would use 'fastboot flash boot kernelname.IMG'
However if I was running stock I could use recoveryARC.IMG with cwm, and do fastboot boot recoveryARC.IMG then run update.zip as normal. Then all you have to do is reboot, you'll be back to stock but the update would still be installed.
Sorry if it's not cleat, the best I could do on my phone.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
Please elaborate on backing up STOCK ROM
ShresthasR said:
Here is the point I was looking for these alternative . . .
I have STOCK ROM with 4.0.2.a.0.62, actually I want to backup these stuff, I read about that downgrading via flashtool and root, if I flashed via flashtool that STOCK ROM will wipe...
Anyway here what I did to make a copy of my stock firmware & upgraded to ICS firmware & rooted.
Repaired my phone using Sony update service to download and backup STOCK firmware
Flashed with flashtool official firmware LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 NCB Icecream Sandwich Official
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Can you please give me details on you did this? It is precisely what I want to do (ie. Backup the stock carrier rom on my Xperia Arc before flashinging an old ROM in order to root it).
Did you use the "repair" option from "Sony PC Companion 2.1>Support Zone>Phone software update>repair phone"?
Or did you use the software from here: http: // w ww(dot)sonymobile(dot)com/gb/tools/update-service/
Can you please tell me the whole procedure on how you did the backup of the STOCK ROM? Thanks!
King of Procrastinators said:
Can you please give me details on you did this? It is precisely what I want to do (ie. Backup the stock carrier rom on my Xperia Arc before flashinging an old ROM in order to root it).
Did you use the "repair" option from "Sony PC Companion 2.1>Support Zone>Phone software update>repair phone"?
Or did you use the software from here: http: // w ww(dot)sonymobile(dot)com/gb/tools/update-service/
Can you please tell me the whole procedure on how you did the backup of the STOCK ROM? Thanks!
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Actually what I did just followed this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
At this thread just follow the video tutorial under section
"How to backup your carrier firmware using Update Service"
Youtube link: http://youtu.be/bB77gWRUI_A
Thanks XperienceD for nice guide
just want to ask, does CWM backup also backups the kernel or firmware?
and how do i restore stock kernel with or without using ODIN?
how do i go on flashing custom firmware? i really do need explanation especially for the .img file that i have been seeing guys.
please help me out because i really want to learn more about software and stuff.
thank you very much and god bless you guys.
ROM backup OK; How to take backup of Kernel
I am using Sony Xperia Ray ST18i
used it for a year with stock kernel and ROM
rooted it long ago, but was afraid of custom ROMs
last month I unlocked bootloader, flashed ROM and custom ROM (beanstalk 4.3.075), enjoying it but obviously not so stable like stock
Now if I wish to move back to my stock kernel and ROM
what steps are required.
I suppose
1. flash the stock kernel
2. restore from backed up ROM (I do have nandroid backup of stock ROM)
but how to achieve the step 1, as I learnt nandroid backup doesn't backs up ROM.
My collegue is having same phone still on stock, Can I use his phone somehow to extract kernel. I searched and found a zip to be used through CWM which backs up kernel it was meant for some samsung phone I tried but failed.
Thanks in advance.
Do I need to supply some more information to get help?
Backup stock ROM
I used this backup guide, but dont know if it will work for you http://helpadude.com/how-to-backup-your-android-rom/
If it does plz give thanks
hello, before upgrading with pc companion the new ics on my arc s i made a cwm 5 full backup. now when i try to restore i got a bootloop
why this? shouldnt all the data and kernel and system have been restored with cwm backup?
what can i do to go back
raniero1 said:
hello, before upgrading with pc companion the new ics on my arc s i made a cwm 5 full backup. now when i try to restore i got a bootloop
why this? shouldnt all the data and kernel and system have been restored with cwm backup?
what can i do to go back
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you need to flash the kernel. kernel CANNOT be backed up by CMW on our devices
Pvy.
i tough that it was backed up too. where could i find the stock kernel now as i didnt backed it up? and as i dont have unlocked bootloader is this a problem? i just rooted the phone and installed the cwm for xperia from the play store, the easy way. i would like to not unlock the bootloader.
how could i restore the old kernel now?
raniero1 said:
i tough that it was backed up too. where could i find the stock kernel now as i didnt backed it up? and as i dont have unlocked bootloader is this a problem? i just rooted the phone and installed the cwm for xperia from the play store, the easy way. i would like to not unlock the bootloader.
how could i restore the old kernel now?
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download the gb stock ftf for your device and then flash it via flashtool.. use the latest version as it supports locked bootloadrs also.. then unckeck everything in the pre flashing dialog box except kernel.. Maybe this worls for you..
But keep SEUS ready if something goes wrong
Hit thanks if I helped..
i would recomend the ASK kernel by doom
has rooting and CWM all sorted for you with the stock kernel if you are looking for a stock kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421992
Pvy.
now.i.feel said:
download the gb stock ftf for your device and then flash it via flashtool.. use the latest version as it supports locked bootloadrs also.. then unckeck everything in the pre flashing dialog box except kernel.. Maybe this worls for you..
But keep SEUS ready if something goes wrong
Hit thanks if I helped..
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ur a genius! it worked thank u very much
Hi ...
I have Xperia arc s (LT18i) I have rooted it and downloaded rom on it (Xperia Ultimate HD™ 2.0)
and every thing worked perfectly ...
then I installed Font Changer to change system font ..
I tried few fonts .. but when I tried one of them (it always ask to reboot) the phone got stuck at xperia logo ...
I tried few solutions (reinstalling the ROM, wipe dalvik cache, wipe battery stats, Wipe data/factory reset)
and every time I reboot nothing change ..
then I tried to do these things (format /system, format/data, format cache) and then reboot ...
the phone got stuck on sony logo and been unable to run CMW ...
so if any one have a solution I will be so thankful ...
flash stock rom, root, install cwm and install xperia ultimate hd.
Don't install Font Changer
jman2131 said:
flash stock rom, root, install cwm and install xperia ultimate hd.
Don't install Font Changer
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sorry .. but how to flash stock rom ?? and where can I find it ??
will the phone boot after flashing the rom to root it ??
thank for your help .. and sorry for disturbing you ...
M7ammad.eb said:
sorry .. but how to flash stock rom ?? and where can I find it ??
will the phone boot after flashing the rom to root it ??
thank for your help .. and sorry for disturbing you ...
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download rootable lt18 stock ics and then flash this to your arc s. Here is a tutorial on how to flash with the program 'Flashtool'. After, root phone with this. And then install Ultimate HD
jman2131 said:
download rootable lt18 stock ics and then flash this to your arc s. Here is a tutorial on how to flash with the program 'Flashtool'. After, root phone with this. And then install Ultimate HD
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sorry again for disturbing you ...
but the link says "This file is no longer available."
I want ask .. is this fine ??
[ARC S][ROM/KERNEL] 4.1.B.0.587 Stock rom and original kernel to use after root
and thanks again for helping me ...
M7ammad.eb said:
sorry again for disturbing you ...
but the link says "This file is no longer available."
I want ask .. is this fine ??
[ARC S][ROM/KERNEL] 4.1.B.0.587 Stock rom and original kernel to use after root
and thanks again for helping me ...
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sorry about the bad link
Yes you can use that, but you must flash this kernel after you flash that stock firmware to root.
M7ammad.eb said:
sorry again for disturbing you ...
but the link says "This file is no longer available."
I want ask .. is this fine ??
[ARC S][ROM/KERNEL] 4.1.B.0.587 Stock rom and original kernel to use after root
and thanks again for helping me ...
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The download link is fixed
Link to all official firmwares: http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
By the way, you can not root .587 you have to download .562 or like mentioned before just flash 562 kernel, root and then flash back to 587 kernel. But I think easier should be to download .562 firmware and then just root.
Ping. said:
But I think easier should be to download .562 firmware and then just root.
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The easiest method is with an unlocked boot loader, install 587, flash CWM'd Kernel, flash Root.zip, done.
I flashed 4.1.A.0.562 and it went well after i rooted and was gonna flash to 4.1.B.0.587 it seems to go well i dont get any error on flashtool BUT when i go into setting and check Kernel it says im still on 4.1.A.0.562 and i have unlocked bootloader and im stuck now please help :^)
Just flash ICS Kernel..
Sent from my ST18i using XDA Free mobile app
TheRavenblue said:
I flashed 4.1.A.0.562 and it went well after i rooted and was gonna flash to 4.1.B.0.587 it seems to go well i dont get any error on flashtool BUT when i go into setting and check Kernel it says im still on 4.1.A.0.562 and i have unlocked bootloader and im stuck now please help :^)
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flash stock ics ftf via this guide. also may dl latest version of ics there. it will flash alls stuff including kernel
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389
bejunk said:
flash stock ics ftf via this guide. also may dl latest version of ics there. it will flash alls stuff including kernel
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Will i lose my root if i do that?
TheRavenblue said:
Will i lose my root if i do that?
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yes. (& personal data also, so make backup) but root is a easy job (1min) you can root phone with ''e-root'' app. btw if u plan to use custom rom , then no need to root it all custom rom/kernel is prerooted....
if not you can extract kernel & try flashing i manually..
bejunk said:
yes. (& personal data also, so make backup) but root is a easy job (1min) you can root phone with ''e-root'' app. btw if u plan to use custom rom , then no need to root it all custom rom/kernel is prerooted....
if not you can extract kernel & try flashing i manually..
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I tried using e-root once and i got rooted but after a while i couldnt root :/ it was succesfull (i think) but superuser never showed up.
TheRavenblue said:
I tried using e-root once and i got rooted but after a while i couldnt root :/ it was succesfull (i think) but superuser never showed up.
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i think you need to install superuser manually afet rooting with e root. (from playstore)