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[Q] CWM with rooted official ICS

Hey,
I have just installed the official ICS todays since its release for UK yesterday. I have now rooted it with DoomLords "android emulator" hack thing. I have also now removed a bunch of system apps which i dont need. And im just wondering if CWM recovery is available for ICS on the arc s yet? and if so, where can i get it?

If you have unlocked bootloader you can install a kernel with pre-installed cwm. If not, there are plenty apps on the market that can do that for you

By 'do that for you' do you mean install cwm recovery, or alternative apps that are similar to cwm? If the latter, do you have any recommendations for any good alternatives?

Kernels with CWM:
Stock with CWM
ArcKnight
DooMKernel

noxas said:
By 'do that for you' do you mean install cwm recovery, or alternative apps that are similar to cwm? If the latter, do you have any recommendations for any good alternatives?
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He means they will install cwm inside your Rom for you.
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Retrosid said:
If you have unlocked bootloader you can install a kernel with pre-installed cwm. If not, there are plenty apps on the market that can do that for you
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smartarse93 said:
He means they will install cwm inside your Rom for you.
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Dunno about plenty either there are lots of apps that install CWM but there is only 1 as far as i know that works on the ARC.
Kernel CWM is always better than the System version tho.
this is my app (installs CWM into System) will work but currently breaks offline charging will fix when i get time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
there are other CWM installers that work from the PC but i dont have the links handy ATM.
Pvy.

pvyParts said:
this is my app (installs CWM into System) will work but currently breaks offline charging will fix when i get time.
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That charger file you posted to me worked just fine in my arc s. I now have offline charging working as well as cwm.
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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
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
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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

[Q] Is there a ICS Kernel for MK16i with CWM?

Title says it all, I just want a Kernel for ICS with CWM.

Kernels are booted with fastboot. CWM just flashes roms/mods etc.

He wants to install CWM.. As far as I know, only ICS option is Riyal's test kernel which isn't really "done" yet but it has CWM and lets you overclock too. Also tends to reboot phone occasionally, mostly during deep sleep.

Barleyman said:
He wants to install CWM.. As far as I know, only ICS option is Riyal's test kernel which isn't really "done" yet but it has CWM and lets you overclock too. Also tends to reboot phone occasionally, mostly during deep sleep.
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Exactly, I want to have CWM on ICS.
Yeah I've heard Riyal is working on Ultima ICS, but I really want to try it but with some tweaks to improve its performance.
I think I'll have to wait him to finish a stable version of Ultima ICS.
Thanks anyway.

Why don't you try pvyParts' Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market?
You then have Stock ICS Kernel with CWM installed.

xtacy! said:
Why don't you try pvyParts' Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market?
You then have Stock ICS Kernel with CWM installed.
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It says it only works with GB. So dunno if it has been tested with ICS.

RamEsRock said:
It says it only works with GB. So dunno if it has been tested with ICS.
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It works, but may break offline charging (have a patch but no pc to update the app currently)
Pvy.

It does. I'm using it on ICS.
Cheers!
pvyParts said:
It works, but may break offline charging (have a patch but no pc to update the app currently)
Pvy.
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Whoa Pvy! What do you mean it breaks offline charging? And what should I be worried about?

xtacy! said:
It does. I'm using it on ICS.
Cheers!
Whoa Pvy! What do you mean it breaks offline charging? And what should I be worried about?
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lol if you plug the phone in when it is off it will bootloop bit annoying but not damaging at all it is an easy fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25155323&postcount=263
i got my pc sorta running yesterday so should be able to update as soon as i get all my apps+libraries back into eclipse...
Pvy.

Ahh, I never turned off my phone and charged. Perhaps that's why I never noticed the 'error'? LOL! Anyway, hoping for an update soon. Cheers!

You guys kind of summoned pvy, lol.
Well, now that I have your attention and know that it works.
I imagine it installs the CWM in the Rom and not the Kernel and that if I do a full wipe it will go away, correct?
Also, it works with a button combo or such from the start up or just through a menú when already booted?

Yes and yes. It doesn't touch the kernel.
You can invoke it through the app i.e. boot into recovery or the usual method by pressing back repeatedly when you see the LED light up at the Sony boot screen.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2

xtacy! said:
Why don't you try pvyParts' Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market?
You then have Stock ICS Kernel with CWM installed.
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But Xperia Pro is not supported. I tried it and it does not work.
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RamEsRock said:
You guys kind of summoned pvy, lol.
Well, now that I have your attention and know that it works.
I imagine it installs the CWM in the Rom and not the Kernel and that if I do a full wipe it will go away, correct?
Also, it works with a button combo or such from the start up or just through a menú when already booted?
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You summoned the genie from the lamp! you may have 3 Questions!
xtacy! said:
Yes and yes. It doesn't touch the kernel.
You can invoke it through the app i.e. boot into recovery or the usual method by pressing back repeatedly when you see the LED light up at the Sony boot screen.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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And here you have 3 answers!
Ztrindberg said:
But Xperia Pro is not supported. I tried it and it does not work.
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Sorry didn't know the pro's model I'll add it.
Pvy
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LOL! @Pvy

At least something good came out of this post... lol.

Is there any actual way to install CWM in MK16i ICS 4.0.4? The app in play store "Xperia CWM Auto-Installer" explicitly says that it only works on 2.3 (GB), and sure enough, even with root permision, it says it is incompatible with MK16i ICS 4.0.4

davezone said:
Is there any actual way to install CWM in MK16i ICS 4.0.4? The app in play store "Xperia CWM Auto-Installer" explicitly says that it only works on 2.3 (GB), and sure enough, even with root permision, it says it is incompatible with MK16i ICS 4.0.4
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Uh, how about you go up 3-4 posts?
PvyParts said that he didn't know the model number and that he would add it. Once he does, it should work.

What xtacy said. Even the same developer pvy told us he didn't know the model.
Besides I wanted to have it IN the Kernel, which is already being developed by Riyal. This is an old question.

pvyParts said:
You summoned the genie from the lamp! you may have 3 Questions!
And here you have 3 answers!
Sorry didn't know the pro's model I'll add it.
Pvy
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There have been months gone.
Since being updated
I think ur CWM auto installer Should be updated or else will think its end of CWM installer with V4..?
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[Q] Clockwork or based recovery for Arc S

I have a LT18i, Android 4.0.4 with build .431 and it is rooted and has a locked bootloader. I have looked everywhere for a way to install clockworkmod recovery on it without flashing a custom rom or kernel, but it doesn't seem possible. Next, I tried a clockwork based recovery but only found DoomLord's recovery. But it had LT26i or Xperia S listed as the device so I'm not sure if it would work on mine. Will it? If not, is there any other clockwork based recovery I could install?

try the CWM Auto Installer on Google Play

Download pvyParts' Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market. That should give you access to CWM.
Do keep in mind that it's been reported that the phone doesn't charge if you switch it off; it tends to bootloop. It works fine if the phone is on though. Pvy will be updating the app shortly.
This works well if you want to take Nandroid backups and (or) flash update.zips.
And if you do plan on flashing custom kernels, you would need to unlock your bootloader. For custom ROMs, you're limited to Stock based ROMs till you do decide to unlock your bootloader.
Cheers!

xtacy! said:
Download pvyParts' Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the market. That should give you access to CWM.
Do keep in mind that it's been reported that the phone doesn't charge if you switch it off; it tends to bootloop. It works fine if the phone is on though. Pvy will be updating the app shortly.
This works well if you want to take Nandroid backups and (or) flash update.zips.
And if you do plan on flashing custom kernels, you would need to unlock your bootloader. For custom ROMs, you're limited to Stock based ROMs till you do decide to unlock your bootloader.
Cheers!
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Thank you for your reply. I found a thread about Pvy's installer but there it was stated.that it would only work on Gingerbread 2.3. It wasn't stated so on Google play though. So are you sure it would work on Ics 4.0.4?
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See this thread. It states donot install if not on GB.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741
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Trust me, it works. I'm using it on my arc on ICS 4.0.4 .
And the only problem of using this on ICS was mentioned in my earlier post. I'm quoting it below.
xtacy! said:
Do keep in mind that it's been reported that the phone doesn't charge if you switch it off; it tends to bootloop. It works fine if the phone is on though. Pvy will be updating the app shortly.
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xtacy! said:
Trust me, it works. I'm using it on my arc on ICS 4.0.4 .
And the only problem of using this on ICS was mentioned in my earlier post. I'm quoting it below.
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Ok, I'll give it a try. Thanks a lot for your help
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Anytime.

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Anytime.
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Sora3004 said:
Ok, I'll give it a try. Thanks a lot for your help
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Just to ease your mind xtacy! is right it works
Pvy.

pvyParts said:
Just to ease your mind xtacy! is right it works
Pvy.
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Thanks for making the application pvy. I installed it and it worked perfectly except for the charging issue. But I wonder what would happen if the battery got completely drained and the phone switched off? Just curious to know since it wont charge when it's off.
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Just plug in the charger and power it on. There shouldn't be an issue.

You can fix thr bug by downloading a charger file which fix offline charging...

simplyjustkids said:
You can fix thr bug by downloading a charger file which fix offline charging...
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What file? Can you give a description or link?
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It's in the android development section, Krazy Charger Fix.
Links below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715898
(The fix is nothing to do with me, I'm just the middle man )

Jon565G said:
It's in the android development section, Krazy Charger Fix.
Links below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715898
(The fix is nothing to do with me, I'm just the middle man )
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The fix worked. Thank you very much!
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[Q] Need help to root Galaxy Gio

Hello, Today I rooted my Samsung Galaxy Gio. Then I installed Rom Manager. But when I tried to Flash ClockWork Mod Recovey my device is not being displayed in the list that appears. So I am stuck. Please let me know how to proceed. My Android version is 2.3.3 Early help will be really appreciated. I want to install Cyanogen Mod 9.1. Hope to hear soon.
Thanks

It's better to flash CWM via Recovery. Look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32202039&postcount=4

Does it start at all? Cause i think you hardbricked your phone. Check my stickied thread for more details about rom manager.
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iok1 said:
Does it start at all? Cause i think you hardbricked your phone. Check my stickied thread for more details about rom manager.
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umm he actually means tht he couldnt install CWM via ROM manager because his gio wasnt listed

And why using ROM Manager to install CWM? I think it's easier to install it via Recovery.

To98 said:
And why using ROM Manager to install CWM? I think it's easier to install it via Recovery.
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It isnt really easier, but safer it is.
Flashing fecovery with ROM manager will result in a hard brick
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Thanks for the replies. Really appreciate the prompt replies. I have not bricked my phone as I was not able to Flash Clock Work Mod recovery. I have uninstalled the ROM Manager. Could you please ellaborate as to how to flash CMW via Recovery? My phone' android version is 2.3.3 This is the first time I am rooting my phone so I dont have that much of knowledge.
Thanks

Search xda for 'superoneclick' for root
Than use home+power buttons to enter recovery mode and install cwm-v2.zip or something.
But you should have root acces already otherwise theres no sense you installed rom manager
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421650
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32202039&postcount=4

I have already rooted my phone. The problem is in Flashing ClockWork Mod Recovery via ROM Manager.

pranjaldixit said:
I have already rooted my phone. The problem is in Flashing ClockWork Mod Recovery via ROM Manager.
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You dont. Trust me.
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Guys I was goint through a post which tells as to how to install ClockWork Mod in Samsung Galaxy Gio. In the post it is written that the phone should have Android version above 2.3.3 Now please tell me that will I not be able to download it as my phone is on Gingerbread 2.3.3? Will this work on my phone if I install? Here is the link of the post -:
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20397988&postcount=8
Thanks

pranjaldixit said:
Guys I was goint through a post which tells as to how to install ClockWork Mod in Samsung Galaxy Gio. In the post it is written that the phone should have Android version above 2.3.3 Now please tell me that will I not be able to download it as my phone is on Gingerbread 2.3.3? Will this work on my phone if I install? Here is the link of the post -:
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20397988&postcount=8
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it will be fine
but flash this one instead of the link given there, it is outdated:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/attachments/root-hacking-modding-fuer-samsung-galaxy-gio-s5660/65901d1326901203-recovery-cwm-recovery-fuer-das-gio-signed_cwm-5.0.2.7-flashablezip-ext4-rfs.zip

Guys I can see the Superuser icon in the app drawer. Does this means that my phone is rooted?

pranjaldixit said:
Guys I can see the Superuser icon in the app drawer. Does this means that my phone is rooted?
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Yep. That means your phone is rooted. I rooted, installed CWM and then Cyanogenmod 9 (ICS) just yesterday.. Let me tell you, the ROM looks and works great